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Total questions: 174
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They have to do a lot of preparation before they start shooting each scene. (GOES)
--> A lot of (a) shooting begins.
Could you take a quick look at my essay before I hand it in? (EYE)
--> Would you mind (a) my essay before I hand it in?
TRIO:
- Tom hasn't stopped eating - he has such a ............................ appetite today.
- With both of us working full-time, we've got a ............................ bank balance at last.
- Preventive medicine aims at keeping people ................................... rather than trying to cure disease.
(a)
Ms Fisher has a very .................... position on the committee.
influential
beneficial
preferential
residential
Iron should not be taken in ............................. with certain vitamins.
connection
conjunction
consistency
confusion
TRIO:
- With young children in the house, it's best to have a thermometer on .....................
- How many bones are there in the human ...........................?
- She has to have all her shoes specially made by .................................
(a)
I know it was a waste of money - don't make me feel worse about it! (SALT)
--> I know it was a waste of money - there's no need to (a)
Don't worry - it's ..................... natural to lose your temper sometimes.
highly
bitterly
perfectly
lowly
One of the ...................... of working at a pizza restaurant is the free food.
perks
twists
prescriptions
ailments
After years of experience, she is now ......................... at handling crisis in the office.
focused
immune
conscious
adept
Vanessa was taken on by a big law firm as soon as she graduated. (JOB)
--> On graduation, Vanessa (a) with a big law firm.
Guy made absolutely sure nothing would go wrong when he planned the expedition.
--> Guy (a) when he planned the expedition.
When they started their trek, they had no idea how bad the weather would become. (OUTSET)
--> Nobody realised (a) how bad the weather would become.
The holiday resort offers all the ............................. a young family could want.
itineraries
vicinity
amenities
expectancy
WORD FORMATION
A few people on the committee supported the proposal but they were (a) (VOTE) by those against it.
The researchers realized they were ................. the wrong track and had to change the focus of their experiment.
into
in
on
of
................................... of tourists come here every summer.
Trains
Hordes
Boards
Crews
I'm sometimes ...................... but I don't mean to gossip.
indiscreet
insistent
intentional
inconsolable
There is a well-marked ....................... up the side of the mountain.
trail
terrain
trip
trek
A group from my college is about to .......................... on an expedition to climb Mount Everest.
steer
set foot
embark
outset
People came from .................. to take part in the peace demonstration in Washington.
width and length
out and about
there and back
far and wide
As a singer, Kay has recently become involved in more diverse styles of music. (BRANCHED)
--> Recently Kay (a) other styles of music.
In order to discover the truth, every possible source of evidence must be investigated. (UNTURNED)
--> We must (a) in our search for the truth.
Students who cheat will not be allows to sit the exam in the future. (BARRED)
--> Students who cheat (a) future exams.
Jeffrey was so insensitive to my needs that I was furious. (INCENSED)
--> I was (a) to my needs.
It is incredibly important for the environment that we preserve endangered species. (UTMOST)
--> The preservation of endangered species (a) to the environment.
Did you see how concerned Jessie was? (EXPRESSION)
--> Did you see (a) Jessie face?
Very few cats would willingly put their paws in water. (AVERSION)
--> Most cats (a) their paws in water.
TRIO:
- Joe's comments planted a .................................... of doubt in my mind.
- We grew all the flowers in the garden from ...............................
- A top American tennis player is the number one ........................ for the tournament.
(a)
TRIO:
- You've got a very .......................... imagination if you think your cat is speaking to you.
- My professor feels I have chosen ................................. ground for further research.
- The land on the slopes of the volcano is ........................... farm land.
(a)
WORD FORMATION
But a ................................. (MERCY) attack in 2002 sparked worries that the trade in live gorillas was still going strong. Two adult females were killed leaving several babies .................................. (MOTHER), a three-year-old was stolen and a male gorilla was shot and wounded.
(a)
Any attempt to stop the floodwater would be ............................................
relentless
shapeless
fruitless
tactless
All the plans have been made. You can't (a) out now!
TRIO:
- It takes a lot of self-confidence to be able to strike up a ............................ with a perfect stranger.
- Terry has a tendency to dominate the ................................... and not let others express their opinions.
- Luckily we managed to steer the .......................... around to a topic we knew something about.
(a)
There is a great deal of pressure in the newspaper industry; editors might work a 12-hour day with no .........................
come-down
letdown
let-up
crackdown
The way to succeed in show business is never to miss a chance for publicity. (KEY)
--> Never missing a chance for publicity (a) success in show business.
The modern factory doesn't look right in the countryside, surrounded by fields and hedges. (PLACE)
--> The modern factory (a) in the countryside, surrounded by fields and hedges.
If you are interested in applying for the vacancy, send in your ........................
paperback
résumé
mortgage
endorsement
The speaker was ........................ by a series of accusations by a member of the audience.
wiped
drifted
doubted
floored
Jim only got into debt because he was given a credit card. (ISSUED)
--> If Jim (a) a credit card, he couldn't have got into debt.
TRIO:
- The inscription on the back of the watch is so old it's hard to ............................ out the date.
- I really think that local residents should ................................ a stand against the council's plans to demolish that historic building.
- The examiners will give candidates credit if they ........................ an attempt to illustrate their work.
(a)
TRIO:
- At first I thought it was a rare species but it turned out to be a ........................ sparrow.
- Cybercrime is becoming increasingly .......................... as more transactions take place online.
- It's a ...................................... misconception that most scientists are eccentric personalities.
(a)
TRIO:
- The doctor asked the patient to go behind a ................................... and undress.
- It's no easy task to adapt a novel for the ..................... , but that movie was amazing!
- Shouldn't you have a special filter to protect your eyes if you seat in front of a ................ all day?
(a)
The results of the examination will be posted on the Internet ..........................
shortly
lately
literally
officially
Te museum's ......................... created an exhibition that would be both interesting and educational.
curator
consumer
manufacturer
animator
PREPOSITION
If you tamper (a) the device in any way, the guarantee will no longer be valid.
Meg has subscribed to a new fashion magazine. (IS)
--> What Meg (a) to a new fashion magazine.
WORD FORMATION
Modern wind farms, ............................ (SITE) in the wind areas of the country like Cornwall, consist of modern turbines, which vaguely resemble the old-fashioned .......................... (WIND) that harnessed the power of the wind to grind wheat.
(a)
TRIO:
- Demand for holiday accommodation reaches a .......................... around the middle of August, when most people have leave.
- When the mist lifts, you can see the snow-covered ................................ of Mont Blanc in the distance.
- Most athletes are at their ......................... in their late twenties.
(a)
TRIO:
- Drought is a serious possibility as the area has had ............................ any rain this summer.
- ................................ had we turned the corner when a tyre burst and we had to stop.
- You can .......................... expect the weather to be warm enough for a garden party in February.
(a)
TRIO:
- The radio stations were ........................ with complaints after playing the uncut version of the song.
- As soon as the music began, memories of my childhood piano lessons ................. back.
- If the water level in the River Ware rises any further, the town will be ...........................
(a)
TRIO:
- The Browns are very responsible tenants, and the landlord can have no .................... for complaint.
- It is illegal to exclude somebody from a club on the ................................. of their race or religion.
- The house, built in the 18th century, is surrounded by extensive ......................... containing a tennis court and a kitchen garden.
(a)
TRIO:
- Every time I sit down to do my maths homework my mind start to .......................
- Professor Jones is an amusing lecturer because he tends to ........................... off the topic.
- The old town is so attractive that it is worth taking the time to ....................... around at your leisure.
(a)
WORD FORMATION
The girls were (a) (JOY) to hear that they had been selected for the gymnastic team.
Nick was born on a small island, and only traveled to the .................... when he left home to go to college.
landslide
mainland
overseas
hometown
Cameras are ...................... prohibited in the museum.
strictly
seriously
strongly
carelessly
The vast open ......................... in the north are the country's most fertile agricultural region.
dams
dunes
corridors
plains
PREPOSITION
The marathon runner just managed to find the energy to stagger (a) the finish line.
WORD FORMATION
Despite having eaten a large meal, I found the chocolate pudding (RESIST) (a)
WORD FORMATION
The doctor assured us that the condition was fully (a) (TREAT)
WORD FORMATION
There's no way we can afford to eat at Harvey's - the prices are (ASTRONOMY) (a)
TRIO:
- We were quite upset but Dan attempted to make ....................... of the situation.
- I'm putting the plant near the window because it needs a lot of ..............................
- The evidence did not come to ......................... until after the trial.
(a)
TRIO:
- The new show has painted quite a bleak .................... of the life of immigrants on this country.
- I wish somebody would put us in the ................... about the office redecoration.
- A photographer is coming to the school tomorrow to take everyone's .......................
(a)
Harry is the splitting image of his mother! (RESEMBLANCE)
--> Harry (a) his mother
The record attendance at the exhibition proves that people are still interested in the visual arts. (SHOW)
--> The record attendance at the exhibition (a) that people are still interested in the visual arts.
A list of recommendations is still being prepared by the committee. (UP)
--> The committee (a) their list of recommendations.
The museum has difficulty ensuring that the painting is secure when they exhibit it. (PROBLEM)
--> Security (a) the museum when the painting is exhibited.
Joanna has a real ....................... for interior design - her home is stunning!
likeliness
likelihood
flair
popularity
The portrait is amazing - the artist has ...................... Peter's expression of amused tolerance perfectly.
capsized
captured
compiled
conceived
The relatives of the victims are .................................... a campaign to ban the sale of all guns.
raising
bearing
mounting
forming
The curtain fabric is beige, with ................................ brown stripes.
vertical
spherical
furry
many
Your rental agreement ........................... states that no pets are allowed in the building.
credibly
explicitly
mildly
decently
With rising costs and failing demand, the future for the car plant looks ................................
jagged
abstract
arid
bleak
Spinach contains fibre as well as a great deal of iron. (FULL)
--> In (a) , spinach is also a source of fibre.
I waved at Sally ......................... didn't notice me.
and she even
but she yet
yet she still
so she then
When the water boils, add three ................................................ of rice.
handfuls
cupfuls
spoonfuls
chopfuls
MAKE STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS.
Dan had to accept help from someone he didn't want to. (PRIDE)
--> Dan (a)
MAKE STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS.
Julie is gradually introducing her baby to solid food. (ONTO)
--> Julie (a)
MAKE STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS.
Sue drank a litre of water. (THIRST)
--> Sue (a)
MAKE STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS.
A taste of the icing on the cake made Ann want to eat more. (APPETITE)
--> A taste of the icing on the cake (a)
TRIO:
- Let's grab a .............................. to eat on the way home from the movie.
- Don't .................................... your nails - it makes them look ugly!
(a)
TRIO:
- The newspaper stories ............................. public anxiety about the food scarce.
- After waiting around all morning, everyone was really .......................... up by lunchtime.
(a)
TRIO:
- Denise won the first ........................ of the 800 metres and is through to the semi-final.
- If you've got a microwave, it's easy to ........................ convenience food.
(a)
TRIO:
- Looking at the photo album ....................................... up painful memories of his ex-girlfriend.
- The teacher asked us to change places but nobody ................................
(a)
TRIO:
- Jake's mum told him to ........................................ up everything on his plate.
- My sister will have to ................................ her words when I show her my excellent school report!
(a)
TRIO:
- As he put his glass down, water ........................ onto the table.
- The scandal was ...................... all over the front pages of the paper.
(a)
COLLOCATION
a (a) of milk.
COLLOCATION
a (a) of colour
There are so many different styles of ethnic cuisine to choose from these days. (SPOILT)
--> These days, we (a) when it comes to ethnic cuisine.
Ray agonised over whether he should tell his host that the chicken was underdone. (QUANDARY)
--> Discovering that his chicken was underdone (a) - should he tell his host or not?
The rent takes a large bite out of my salary every month. (INTO)
--> Paying the rent really (a) every month.
All of the invitations have been sent. ................................. the seating plan that can wait till next week.
as for
but for
as well as
unlike
It's urgent that the new principal start to deal with the problems facing this school. (GRIPS)
--> The new principal will have to (a) the problems facing this school straightaway.
The cake recipe says to add as much milk as necessary to the mixture to reach the right............................................
consistency
conversion
consumption
compatibility
The peach pie was so delicious that we ............................. the whole thing.
coughed up
polished off
wound up
sponged off
How does he support his family on such ........................ salary?
a meager
a vast
an ample
a countless
The new science teacher was popular because she was ............................. with her classes.
marked
adverse
lenient
visible
TRIO:
- The Christmas meal was a real feast - each .............................. was more delicious than the previous one.
- I haven't driven for years so I'm thinking of taking a refresher ........................... before I get behind the wheel again.
- The captain informed us that the ship was on ......................... and that we would reach our destination in two day's time.
(a)
TRIO:
- Managing a small hotel will be a challenge but I'm sure we can make a .................... of it.
- I've never been windsurfing before but I'd like to have a ............................. one day.
- With exams coming up, and doing extra training for the basketball finals, it's all ....................... for me at the moment.
(a)
Most of the ........................................ in the history department have been lecturing for decades.
crew
sophomores
scholarship
faculty
Despite all his ............................ Bill agreed to the plan in the end.
pluses and minuses
bits and pieces
pros and cons
ifs and buts
The .......................... of Jenifer's name from the list for the graduation ceremony was an unfortunate mistake.
omission
evolution
revolution
appearance
WORD FORMATION
The patient is typically (a) (CONSCIOUS) during this kind of operation.
TRIO:
- The cat sat on a ............................... watching the bird's every move.
- The company has decided to ........................... out into other markets.
- These goods need to be sent to our ............................... in Oxford.
(a)
TRIO:
- He was arrested on a ................................... of falsifying company accounts.
- There is no ........................... for delivery within a 20-mile radius.
- Our department is in ................................ of mortgage applications.
(a)
TRIO:
- The office will be closed on Monday as it is a ............................. holiday.
- The town grew along the northern ........................... of the River Tyne.
- .............................. charges on unauthorized overdrafts can be astronomical.
(a)
TRIO:
- The statue is a ..................... of a woman with her arms outstretched.
- Inflation used to be 15%, whereas today the ........................... is around 4%.
- Darwin is an important ............................. in science.
(a)
TRIO:
- You have to give Rob ............................. for trying, even if things didn't work out for him.
- Smith's is offering 36 months interest-free ................................ on all electrical goods.
- When you open a savings account, we will ......................... you with $20 as an introductory gift.
(a)
TRIO:
- A freelance journalist, Bill is currently working on a ........................... for National Geographic magazine.
- As an encyclopedia salesman, I didn't earn a regular salary, I worked on ......................
- The government set up an independent ............................ to investigate internet trading.
(a)
TRIO:
- Milan is often called the fashion .................... of Europe.
- Many object to ............................ punishment on the grounds that it is immoral to take another person's life.
- There's no way we can raise the ............................. to buy our own office.
(a)
TRIO:
- Lucky Todd. He got a ................................... - new car as an 18th birthday present.
- Which ......................... of coffee do you usually buy, or you don't have any preference?
- It's all too easy to .......................... someone a liar before you really know the facts.
(a)
Far stricter measures have been introduced to combat drug dealing. (DOWN)
--> The authorities are (a) drug dealing.
The jeweler examined the stones closely to see if they were genuine. (LOOK)
--> The jeweler (a) the stones to see if they were genuine.
Poor service is the reason that clients have given for not doing business with us anymore. (CUSTOM)
--> Clients say that they have (a) of our poor service.
They are putting the coin collection in the main gallery for the time being. (HOUSED)
--> The coin collection is (a) in the main gallery
WORD FORMATION
Are you ................................. (MYSTERY) by banks talking about ISA and TESSA ................................. (SAVE) schemes?
(a)
The same DNA is present in ................................... cell of our bodies.
none
each and every
all of the
a lot of
" I am terrified of flying."
" ...................................... the same way"
lots of people feel
a lot of people feels
many of the people feel
most of the people feels
The government has agreed to ............................... health care for all citizens over 60 years of age.
commercialize
stablize
characterize
subsidize
Tracey was upset when her plan didn't ...........................
come off
work off
pick up
go with
The fisherman sat patiently on the river ......................... , waiting for the fish to bite.
bank
side
branch
field
As one of the ...................... stars of the company, Susan will probably get the promotion.
flying
coming
rising
climbing
Let's get down to ...................... - we've got a lot to get through this afternoon.
workload
business
overtime
cooperation
Discount rail travel is one of the ............................ of a job at the train station.
perks
skills
duties
deals
The basketball player ........................... fans with his agility and speed.
dawns
clouded
dazzled
flashed
If the computer hadn't been ..................., I would have replied to your email.
playing up
acting on
running through
coming out
John only asked you the time - there was no need to ........................... at him!
nag
snap
chat
blurt
The comedian was ............................ that some people found his jokes offensive.
unaware
unconscious
unknown
impolite
He really .......................... me in the back when he stole my job.
rubbed
stung
kicked
stabbed
We covered a lot of ........................ at today's meeting but we didn't discuss everything.
land
ground
terrain
track
The politician skillfully ............................ the conversation in a different direction.
drove
steered
drifted
made
There have been a few complaints, but .................. the restaurant has been a success.
by far
by and large
out and about
far and wide
Harvey was last seen getting on a train .......................... for Washington DC.
catering
bound
embarked
connecting
Make up your own mind; don't just follow the ..........................
herd
swarm
board
footsteps
Despite the bad weather conditions, the pilot managed a smooth ..................................
letdown
getaway
outset
touchdown
The cactus ................................. in hot, dry conditions.
nurtures
flourishes
conserves
cultivates
As a general rule, zoologists prefer to observe animals in the ......................
wild
nature
habitat
captivity
The building manager made the ............................. of the cockroaches a priority.
extinction
emigrating
evolution
exterminating
His theory is fundamentally ..................... and should not be taken seriously.
flawed
doubtful
condemned
thoughtless
A number of ................ cars are on display at the transport museum.
vintage
outmoded
veteran
archaic
The patient was administered medication to .............................. the pain.
withhold
deaden
underline
dominate
My grandmother refuses to ......................... exactly how she makes her famous cookies.
convey
voice
disclose
notify
The government has offered ......................... to consumers switching from electricity to natural gas.
renovations
subsidies
landlords
housewarming
We found a buyer for our house the day it went on the .......................
sale
estate
market
mortgage
The chairperson invited the next speaker to ........................ the floor.
own
take
get
wipe
The only people allowed on the ........................ are authorized members of staff.
outskirts
interiors
premises
corridors
With the economic crisis, I can't ........................... the company expanding in the near future.
oversee
envisage
monitor
view
Teachers really need to ............................. home the importance of reviewing the material regularly.
screw
button
hammer
develop
Many people are reluctant to eat ............................ engineered produce.
artificially
unethnically
synthetically
genetically
As the village is a summer resort, income from tourism ....................... up in the winter months.
dries
rises
loses
thaws
Why live in that ............................... old apartment when you can afford something better?
arid
mild
damp
humid
Having ......................... through the report, I was ready for a rest.
tiptoed
stepped
strolled
plodded
As the TV shows was coming to an end, the host had to ........................ up the discussion.
hang
wind
brush
draw
Amy doesn't trust lawyers. In fact, she's .......................... of them all.
conceivable
contemptuous
comprehensible
contemporary
Visitors pass through a huge ............................. as they enter the castle.
curve
arch
cone
spiral
There was a wonderful ......................... of summer fruits at the local market.
portion
crop
handful
array
In his first session with the therapist, Bill ......................... out his feelings.
flooded
poured
broke
stirred
From the way she's ............................... at that sandwich, I'd say she doesn't like it.
nibbling
consuming
chewing
devouring
After ................................. with the decision for a while, Emma finally decided to resign.
handling
grasping
wrestling
gripping
You'll really have to work hard if you want to make the .................... as a journalist.
grade
term
mark
score
All that graffiti certainly ............................. from the city's charms.
ruins
detracts
spoils
impairs
The smell from the factory could be ....................... by the use of special filters.
retained
humanized
neutrailzed
equalized
George claims he's too .................... to afford tickets to the baseball game.
hard-up
pricey
indebted
bankrupt
After arguing with James, I went for a long run to .......................... off my anger.
work
make
splash
tail
You're not .............................. to access the company files.
typified
specified
authorized
internalized
if the store could attract more customers, its ....................... would definitely increase.
proceeds
resources
funds
takings
COLOCATION
(a) one's judgement.
Rock fans came in ...................... to the festival.
pack
herd
droves
broads
Grace couldn't help feeling ........................ about missing the championships because of her injury.
dehydrated
despondent
devoted
disobedient
PREPOSITION
The harbour was swarming (a) tourists waiting for ferries.
PREPOSITION
Dad started lecturing me about my future yesterday, but I couldn't see what he was driving (a)
PREPOSITION
Management have voted to give staff a 5% pay rise (a) the broad.
Len was caught ....................... through the keyhole into the principal's office.
glancing
peering
viewing
gazing
I'm not a big fan of Chinese food, but I don't mind it .....................
over and over
once in a while
bit by bit
one at a time
