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Life Pre-Adv Unit 1

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

He was right, but it is _____said _____ ____

(a)  

2.

'Respect one another!' is a ______ ________ in my life.

(a)  

3.

I always _____ _ _____ __ listening to my friends' advice.

(a)  

4.

___________ I take a break from my studies.

a)

Never

b)

In the moment

c)

At the moment

d)

Every now and then

5.

A good _____ ___ ______ is to be kind to people - always - because you never know how they feel or what is going on in their life.

(a)  

6.

Before that, I __________ to an Asian country.

a)

had never been

b)

have never been

c)

didn't go

d)

have never be

7.

I ____________ for some time what I'm going to do with my life.

a)

'd wondering

b)

've wondered

c)

've been wondering

d)

'd been wondered

8.

We all ____ ____ success and happiness, in one way or another.

(a)  

9.

No-one is able to _____ ___ ______ of Steve Jobs.

(a)  

10.

There are ________ about 3200 billionaires in the world.

a)

actually

b)

currently

c)

usually

d)

while

11.

Which statement is true?

a)

Shakespeare had not much understanding of human psychology.

b)

Cosfucius' values were based on a harmonious society.

c)

Romeo offered advice to Juliet about relationships.

d)

Mandela opposed to peace and looking back to the past.

12.

Correct the mistake:

Have you went out three consecutive days last week?

a)

Have you been

b)

Have you gone out

c)

Had you gone

d)

Did you go out

13.

We got to the hotel ____ and ____.

(a)  

14.

How do you call a person who always needs a plan and whats to know what others do and how.

(a)  

15.

How do you call a person who always lights up the room at a gathering?

(a)   of the party

16.

How do you call an ambitious and motivated person?

(a)  

17.

___________ we will won't move abroad. We need more money.

a)

all the time

b)

for the time being

c)

in time

d)

by the time

18.

This is a question people ask me ___________.

a)

for the time being

b)

for a long time

c)

in time

d)

all the time

19.

It's a museum now, but ____________ this house belonged to Shakespeare.

a)

in time

b)

in former times

c)

all the time

d)

by the time

20.

I haven't had a good hearty meal (a)   time.

21.

Choose the WRONG answer!

He's moving house......

a)

next month

b)

this week

c)

soon

d)

for 3 days.

22.

They ___________ for hours when they finally go to the house.

a)

had been driving

b)

have driven

c)

has been driving

d)

have been driven

23.

I only say hello to a few people I (a)   (know) since I first moved here.

24.

Looking for this criminal seems like a ....

a)

neither here nor there

b)

wild goose chase

c)

full circle

d)

broken ice

25.

Look at it this way! This ____ is your ______! You can do anything!

a)

world, oyster

b)

love, blind

c)

circle, full

d)

coin, set

26.

What is the meaning of the idiom 'wild goose chase'?

a)

A pointless search or pursuit

b)

A successful and fruitful endeavor

c)

A literal chase of wild geese

d)

A dangerous adventure

27.

Choose the correct sentence:

A) I have been working here since 2010.
B) I am working here since 2010.

a)

A

b)

B

28.

What does the idiom 'neither here nor there' mean?

a)

Relevant or important

b)

Completely irrelevant

c)

Confusing and unclear

d)

Both here and there

29.

As far as business trips go, it was great - _____ and _____

(a)  

30.

Can I have some ______ and _______ please? I'm trying to concentrate!

(a)  

31.

____ and _____ Spain is a pretty good place to live.

(a)  

32.

It was my first marathon. I have some _____ and _____ but no injuries.

(a)  

33.

Sorry I was late picking you up. __________ there long?

a)

had you been waiting

b)

have you been waiting

c)

were you waiting

d)

are you waiting

34.

Choose the correct binomial!

I hear you [clearly].

a)

clear and loud

b)

loud and clear

35.

I'm [fed up] of people trying to change other people.

a)

sick and tired

b)

tired and sick

36.

What is a 'larger-than-life' character?

a)

competitive

b)

motivated and ambitious

c)

has a strong and forceful presence

d)

lively and sociable

37.

Choose the correct sentence:

A) She has been studying for hours.
B) She is studying for hours.

a)

A

b)

B

38.

Lord of the flies

What is the "beast" that terrifies the boys on the island?

a)

A wild boar

b)

A mythical monster

c)

A dead parachutist

d)

A supernatural force

39.

What is the significance of the title "The Lord of the Flies"?

a)

It refers to a character's name

b)

It symbolizes the boys' descent into savagery

c)

It represents the island's native inhabitants

d)

It is a metaphor for hope and rescue

40.

The war correspondent was haunted by the vivid images of the (a)   he witnessed in the conflict zone.

41.

Despite their efforts, the team recognized the (a)   of defeat as the opposing forces overwhelmed them.

42.

Lost in deep (a)   , the philosopher pondered the complexities of existence and the mysteries of the universe.

43.

The comedian used sharp (a)   to critique societal norms, leaving the audience both entertained and contemplative.

44.

"The conditions in the makeshift refugee camp were (a)   , with inadequate shelter, limited access to clean water, and a pervasive sense of despair among the displaced families."

45.

Which sentence describes a temporary action happening at a specific moment?

a)

I run every morning.

b)

They are building a new bridge.

c)

He reads a book every month.

d)

We watched a movie last night.

46-48.

The Tuareg, a nomadic Berber ethnic group primarily found in the Saharan region across countries such as Mali, Niger, Algeria, Libya, and Burkina Faso, is their traditional indigo-blue clothing. The Tuareg are often referred to as the "Blue People" due to the distinctive deep blue color of their clothing, which serves both practical and cultural purposes.

The indigo dye used in their garments has insect-repelling properties, helping protect the wearers from the harsh desert environment and its inhabitants. Moreover, the vibrant blue color is symbolic, representing protection, prosperity, and well-being in Tuareg culture. The process of creating this unique indigo dye and the intricate designs on the garments have been passed down through generations, making Tuareg clothing not only a practical necessity but also a significant cultural expression.

46.

What is the meaning of 'indigo dye'?

a)

A substance used to color fabric in a deep blue color

b)

A type of food dye

c)

A type of paint color

d)

A substance used to color fabric in a bright red color

47.

What does the word 'nomadic' mean?

a)

Settling in one location

b)

Moving from place to place

c)

Living in a city

d)

Travelling by air

48.

What does the word 'inhabitants' refer to?

a)

Plants and animals in a specific area

b)

People living in a particular place

c)

The weather in a specific region

d)

The geographical features of a location

49.

She explained the complex concept (a)   , condensing it into a clear and concise statement.