Free Printable Unit 7 Use of English B2

1.

The storm took us completely _______ surprise.

a)

of

b)

by

c)

with

d)

at

2.

Your mother would often panic when she first learned to drive, but now she is completely _______ her emotions behind the wheel.

a)

in control of

b)

on behalf of

c)

in honour of

d)

except for

3.

The delay to the flight was _______ the fact that there was ice on the runway.

a)

due to

b)

apart from

c)

because

d)

result in

4.

I was _______ the impression that the work had already been completed.

a)

of

b)

on

c)

under

d)

of

5.

_______ the department, I would like to thank you all.

a)

As well as

b)

In favour of

c)

Because of

d)

On behalf of

6.

_______ the support of my friends, I never would have survived that difficult time.

a)

In spite of

b)

But for

c)

Due to

d)

According to

7.

I tried to convince the other board members, but my efforts were _______.

a)

in vain

b)

as for

c)

by side

d)

at ease

8.

_______, there are three main ways of tackling the environmental problem.

a)

In comparison to

b)

Thanks to

c)

To sum up

d)

Under the circumstances

9.

The amount will be paid to everyone _______ whether they have children or not.

a)

contrary to

b)

to a certain extent

c)

because of

d)

regardless of

10.

Now I can walk to work _______ going by car.

a)

owing to

b)

due to

c)

instead of

d)

apart from

11.

The performance has been canceled _______ the strike.

a)

thanks to

b)

but for

c)

owing to

d)

except for

12.

We're having a party in _______ of our daughter's graduation from college.

a)

charge

b)

control

c)

honour

d)

spite

13.

She is a talented musician as _______ as being a photographer.

a)

long

b)

high

c)

far

d)

well

14.

We're all _______ your side, Jerry because we just want to see this issue resolved as quickly and easily as possible.

a)

at

b)

by

c)

of

d)

in

15.

_______ a certain extent, we are all responsible for this tragic situation.

a)

To

b)

Under

c)

With

d)

On

16.

After the result of getting diabetes type 2, Jim decided to _______ on the amount of sugar consumed.

a)

cut off

b)

cut out

c)

cut down

d)

cut up

17.

All the money had been stolen last night because a thief _______.

a)

broke up

b)

broke down

c)

broke down

d)

broke into

18.

The house they had offered us _______ to be a tiny apartment.

a)

turned on

b)

turned up

c)

turned out

d)

turned down

19.

It’s a high pressure job and many people _______ at a young age.

a)

jump out

b)

burn out

c)

move out

d)

turn out

20.

We are _______ in the middle of our phone conversation.

a)

cut off

b)

cut down

c)

cut into

d)

cut out

21.

If arguments _______, keep calm and sit down to talk.

a)

break out

b)

burn out

c)

cut off

d)

break down

22.

Their marriage _______ as a result of long separations.

a)

broke out

b)

broke off

c)

broke into

d)

broke up

23.

Could you please _______ the music. I’m focusing on the project.

a)

turn out

b)

turn up

c)

turn in

d)

turn down

24.

I’m really sorry for being late. Our car _______ on the way.

a)

broke out

b)

broke up

c)

broke down

d)

broke into

25.

How do you stop your eyes from watching when you’re _______ onions?

a)

cutting off

b)

cutting up

c)

cutting down

d)

cutting on

26.

Her family lived a long way away, and she had no one to _______.

a)

turn against

b)

turn to

c)

turn on

d)

turn down

27.

As she was talking, he suddenly _______, saying “That’s a lie”.

a)

broke out

b)

broke in

c)

broke off

d)

broke up

28.

Long-range efforts can _______ unbelievable results.

a)

turn into

b)

come out

c)

break in

d)

come up

29.

She _______ the comics from the magazine.

a)

cut down

b)

cut off

c)

cut out

d)

cut up

30.

My application for the job was _______. I’m really sad.

a)

turned down

b)

turned off

c)

turned in

d)

turned up

31.

She is really good _______ me. I’m so grateful for that.

a)

to

b)

of

c)

at

d)

on

32.

Can you guess his reaction _______ this shocking news?

a)

on

b)

to

c)

at

d)

in

33.

I felt so _______ to myself for making such a fuss.

a)

ashamed

b)

embarrassed

c)

shy

d)

fool

34.

Let me _______, Neil.

a)

introduce you with Ms. Wick

b)

introduce you about Ms. Wick

c)

introduce Ms. Wick to you

d)

introduce with Ms. Wick about you

35.

Have you got any questions_______ their presentation?

a)

on

b)

in

c)

about

d)

over

36.

These days, farmers are busy _______ harvesting the crop.

a)

of

b)

with

c)

on

d)

to

37.

He has always been jealous _______ other people’s good looks.

a)

of

b)

on

c)

over

d)

at

38.

The point I’m making now relates_____ what I said before.

a)

on

b)

with

c)

to

d)

over

39.

Residents in Ho Chi Minh City are running short _______ necessities these days.

a)

off

b)

of

c)

on

d)

against

40.

What do you mean _______ throwing her gift away?

a)

of

b)

to

c)

off

d)

by

41.

This book will be extremely useful _______ your revision on the Ielts exam.

a)

to

b)

on

c)

for

d)

with

42.

Feel free to express your opinion _______ this matter.

a)

about

b)

over

c)

with

d)

above

43.

Do you believe _______ ghost’s existence?

a)

on

b)

off

c)

in

d)

to

44.

The old lady took exception _______ the rudeness of the children..

a)

on

b)

for

c)

to

d)

with

45.

He dedicated his life _______ good works..

a)

in

b)

to

c)

for

d)

on

46.

He's generally _______ to have the finest tenor voice in the country.

a)

meant

b)

recognized

c)

considered

d)

understood

47.

There's a (an) _______ of food and shelter in the refugee camps.

a)

shortage

b)

gap

c)

absence

d)

adequacy

48.

I'm afraid I'm not _______ to help with the show on the 19th.

a)

convenient

b)

spare

c)

comfortable

d)

available

49.

It is hard to _______ how many children suffer from dyslexia.

a)

present

b)

estimate

c)

guess

d)

suppose

50.

I have great _______ for his ideas, although I don't agree with them.

a)

respect

b)

idea

c)

thought

d)

aspect

51.

Ha Long Bay is _______ as one of the most beautiful natural wonders in the world.

a)

calculated

b)

recognised

c)

identified

d)

presented

52.

Flying is the most _______ way to travel all over the world.

a)

convenient

b)

usable

c)

portable

d)

handy

53.

Although we were late, we still had seats in the front _______ of the theatre.

a)

aisle

b)

hall

c)

row

d)

corridor

54.

These figures _______ that almost six percent of the working population is unemployed.

a)

believe

b)

count

c)

mean

d)

consider

55.

What do you _______ about the latest plans for improving the skytrain system in Vietnam?

a)

realise

b)

regard

c)

identify

d)

think

56.

There's no _______ in persuading him to do this.

a)

view

b)

point

c)

matter

d)

aspect

57.

Not until Duc Phuc had handed in his exam paper did he _______ that he missed one question.

a)

realise

b)

notice

c)

recognise

d)

predict

58.

Many of the students got low grades because they were _______ prepared.

a)

fully

b)

highly

c)

adequately

d)

insufficiently

59.

She's always _______ of breath when she climbs the stairs.

a)

difficult

b)

lack

c)

short

d)

hard

60.

Many parents feel a sense of _______ when their children leave home.

a)

remember

b)

loss

c)

satisfy

d)

humor

61.

She seems much more at ease now that she's been doing her new job for a month.

a)

comfortable

b)

unembarrassed

c)

restless

d)

relaxed

62.

I am in favour of a higher tax on cigarettes.

a)

caring

b)

supportive

c)

fancy

d)

againts

63.

He was in charge of the farm after his father's death.

a)

respectful

b)

ineffective

c)

irresponsible

d)

trustworthy

64.

Employers clearly hoped that the workers would stay longer, but their efforts were largely in vain.

a)

reliable

b)

inefficient

c)

successful

d)

harmonious

65.

She quickly summed up the situation and took control.

a)

expressed

b)

condensed

c)

shortened

d)

expanded

66.

She has had repeated absences from work this year.

a)

nonattendances

b)

intentions

c)

exceptions

d)

essences

67.

With jobs so scarce, many young people have nothing to do.

a)

hard

b)

abundant

c)

spare

d)

insufficient

68.

The use of high-speed machinery improved the efficiency of the factory..

a)

activity

b)

productivity

c)

quality

d)

austerity

69.

The village is isolated from others in flooding.

a)

intergrated

b)

insulated

c)

disconnected

d)

disabled

70.

First-time visitors to France will find this guide particularly handy

a)

easy

b)

interseting

c)

useful

d)

boring

71.

Susan ______ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly.

a)

might not

b)

couldn’t

c)

needn’t

d)

mustn’t

72.

You haven’t eaten anything since yesterday afternoon. You ______ be really hungry!

a)

must

b)

might

c)

can

d)

will

73.

Taylor Swift: “Are you coming to Perry’s party?”

a)

stin: “I’m not sure. I ______ go to the concert instead.”

b)

should

c)

may

d)

would

74.

There was a lot of fun at yesterday’s party. You ______ come, but why didn’t you?

a)

must have

b)

should

c)

need have

d)

should have

75.

I ______ play basketball than football.

a)

would rather

b)

had better

c)

like better

d)

prefer

76.

_______ you mind if I smoked here?

a)

Can

b)

Should

c)

May

d)

Would

77.

She was not used _______ on her own.

a)

to live

b)

living

c)

lived

d)

to living

78.

Parents _______ pay more attention to the content their children watch on TV to ensure they get away from toxic information.

a)

might

b)

may

c)

should

d)

could

79.

Joe _______ have attended the ceremony as he can vividly recount the event.

a)

must

b)

need

c)

could

d)

should

80.

When I was a kid, I used to _______ to the zoo every Sunday.

a)

have been taken

b)

being taken

c)

be taken

d)

take

81.

WORD FORM

Question 81. They've introduced all sorts of new elements to that programme in order to (a) its appeal. (BROAD) -

82.

WORD FORM

Question 82. We apologize for any (a) caused by the late arrival of the train. (CONVENIENT)-

83.

WORD FORM

Question 83. The government admitted that there was a petrol (a) , but warned people against panic buying. (SHORT) -

84.

WORD FORM

Question 84. The submarine stayed submerged at a (a) of over 45 meters. (DEEP)

85.

WORD FORM

Question 85. She is hoping to achieve a higher level of (a) and accuracy. (FLUENT)

86.

WORD FORM

Question 86. He was already half an hour late, which explains his (a) to leave. (PATIENT)

87.

WORD FORM

Question 87. The bank loan has greatly (a) our financial position. ( STRONG)

88.

WORD FORM

Question 88. It is considered (a) to take a gap year in Vietnam. (USUALLY)

89.

WORD FORM

Question 89. She planted rose bushes along the (a) of the fence. (LONG)

90.

WORD FORM

Question 90. Do you know the (a) from here to the post office? (DISTANT)

91.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 91. She's a strict vegetarian and refuses to eat any poultry or fish. (TURNS)

=> (a)

92.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 92. There was no need for you to leave the house. (NOT)

=> (a)

93.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 93. If I were you, I would continue working until it is done. (HAD)

=> (a)

94.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 94. The supermarket chain has promised to reduce plastic packaging (CUT)

=> (a)

95.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 95. You are not allowed to use your mobile phone on the plane. (MUST)

=> (a)

96.

Rewrite the sentences beginning with the given words/phrases.

Question 96. She is not obliged to run if she doesn’t feel very well.

=> She doesn’t (a)

97.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 97. It was wrong of you to hide the truth.

=> You should (a)

98.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 98. I really believe my letter came as a great surprise to John

=> John must (a)

99.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 99. We hadn’t expected that he found a well-paid job and a nice girlfriend.

=> Contrary (a)

100.

Rewrite the sentences using the given words/ phrases.

Question 100. There is no point in having a car if you never use it.

=> It is (a)

Unit 7 Use of English B2

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 3600secs

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