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WorksheetsSpeakOut Advanced Unit 3 Test
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 31mins
2 Julia bought a(n) freshly-baked / hugely / organic / expensive apple pie for the picnic.
hugely
expensive
freshly-baked
organic
We watched the children in / of / the / and / water / out / running the water as we sat relaxing on the beach.
running
in
and
out
of
Renovating the old building turned out to be a(n) incredibly / process / time-consuming
incredibly
time-consuming
process
Jane always has her morning coffee in her cup / lime / favourite / coffee / green.
favourite
lime
green
favourite
coffee
The warm, rich colours from the slowly / sun / setting created a magical-looking sky.
slowly
setting
sun
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Tom got up to speak,
at which point I decided to leave the ro
We’ve got several TVs at home,
none of which actually work any more.
Rose has three brothers,
all of whom work as teachers.
That is the man whose
son is travelling around Asia at the mom
Nicholas and Lorella,
who both love gourmet food, now live in
Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).
I’ve got two sons, both of (a) are architects.
Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).
That’s the car (a) I saw outside our house
Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).
My best friend, (a) has just moved away, is hoping to become a travel writer.
Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).
Isn’t that the lady (a) husband has just sailed round the world single-handed?
Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun where necessary. If no relative pronoun is needed, write (-).
Our washing machine, (a) we bought online last year, is incredibly quiet.
2 It was hard to believe just how beautiful and (a) the island was. It was clear why it had become a thriving holiday resort.
3 At midnight the streets were (b) with people celebrating the arrival of a new year.
4 By the time we arrived at the venue, it was completely and utterly (c) . I hadn’t realised the concert would finish so early.
5 Although very (d) and much in need of restoration, the old lodge was still attractive.
6 The coastline is largely (e) due to the rugged cliffs that protect it from development.
Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.
The dark, ominous-looking clouds added to the d (a) outlook from the cottage..
Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.
The pantomime players wore bright, g (a) costumes in an array of clashing colours.
Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.
Jeff has a pessimistic take on life and remains g (a) even on the brightest summer days.
Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.
Once erected, they were all surprised at how r (a) their tent actually was – it had more than enough space for them all.
Complete the -y adjectives in the sentences.
The fungus we are looking for is only found in damp, s (a) places lacking sunlight.
On inspection, he was shocked to find the building he’d bought at auction was totally (a) . It had no power, no water and no roof.
HABIT
My aunt explained that the stolen locket was not only unique but was also of such sentimental value that it was completely (a) .
REPLACE
Once the full extent of the (a) came to light, the decision was made as to who would be held responsible for the financial losses incurred.
ADMINISTRATE
(a) protests erupted around the capital the moment that the president accepted the imposition of economic austerity measures.
ESTABLISH
(a) was always one of Uncle Oswald’s most noticeable traits. He seemed to have a natural aversion to yielding to socio-cultural norms or dictated ideologies.
CONFORM
There was uproar from motorists when _____ were introduced on the country’s motorways.
tolls
payments
taxes
A ten-year, six-million-pound _____ project to improve the city has just been given the go-ahead.
upgrade
regeneration
infrastructure
In an attempt to reduce _____ during peak hours, more efficient public transport facilities are being developed.
barriers
congestion
obstructions
The _____ of old factories soon transformed a once prosperous area into a slum.
emptying
retirement
abandonment
The country’s _____ is in dire need of an upgrade if we are to effectively keep up with predicted population and economic growth.
framework
foundation
infrastructure
To start with, I’m going to talk briefly about our plan to extend the Arts Centre. The 2 (a) is to transform the current Arts Centre into the biggest and best multi-arts space in the county. Our 3 (b) on the changes we wish to make to the current building and the addition of a two-storey extension at the back. What 4 (c) , essentially, is 5 (d) the capacity of the auditorium so that we can host larger events as well as to create a new cinema. We are also going to expand the café and roof terrace area so there is further space for people to relax and enjoy refreshments. This idea is 6 (e) because the Arts Council has recently agreed to award us funding to the tune of £1.5 million.
In 7 (a) , this would mean we create employment in the area, both during and after the construction phase. We will also be providing more opportunities for local artists and seeking to enhance arts-orientated education in the area. The 8 (b) of this economic investment 9 (c) we not only profit financially but also gain a social return on the money spent, through the integration of courses and events with educational establishments both locally and nationally.
So, basically, what we’re 10 (d) is to improve the arts facilities we currently offer so we can expand on the provision of arts, music, film and comedy in the area. Our aim is to make the centre a real hub for creativity.
Is there anything that 11 (e) ?
