1.
2.
Example: Jo could be ________ Native American
Correct Answer
C. 50%
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2. The floor stopped moving after the woman _____________
Correct Answer
A. Got dressed
Explanation
The correct answer is "Got dressed." This suggests that the floor stopped moving after the woman finished getting dressed. It implies that the movement of the floor was causing some sort of disturbance or danger, and once the woman was fully dressed, she was ready to take action or leave the area.
4.
3. Laughing when stressed can make you feel ______________
Correct Answer
B. Better
Explanation
Laughing when stressed can make you feel better because laughter releases endorphins, which are known as "feel-good" hormones. These hormones help reduce stress levels and promote a sense of well-being. Laughing also relaxes the body and mind, relieving tension and improving mood. Additionally, laughter can distract from negative thoughts and provide a temporary escape from stressors, allowing individuals to momentarily feel better and more at ease.
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4. Nate is __________ about Jane's first job.
Correct Answer
C. Surprised
Explanation
Nate's reaction to Jane's first job is described as "surprised". This suggests that Nate was taken aback or caught off guard by the news of Jane's job. It implies that he was not expecting her to have this particular job or perhaps he had different expectations for her career path. This reaction indicates that the news was unexpected and possibly even shocking to Nate.
6.
5. The shop doesn't have a __________
Correct Answer
A. Price list
Explanation
The correct answer is "Price list" because the question is asking for something that the shop does not have. Out of the given options, a price list is the most likely item that a shop may not have. A price list is a document that displays the prices of products or services offered by the shop, and its absence can make it difficult for customers to know the prices of the items they wish to purchase.
7.
6. The man thinks self-parking cars are _____________
Correct Answer
B. Waste of time
Explanation
The man's opinion is that self-parking cars are a waste of time.
8.
Listen again and decide if the sentences are True or False
Example: 1. Jo’s family tree showed that she has distant relatives from sub-Saharan Africa.
(FALSE)
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The explanation for the given correct answer (False) is that Jo's family tree did not show that she has distant relatives from sub-Saharan Africa.
9.
2. The woman followed the advice given to
her about what to do in an earthquake.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The explanation for the answer being false is that the passage does not provide any information about whether or not the woman followed the advice given to her about what to do in an earthquake. Therefore, we cannot determine the accuracy of the statement and the answer is false.
10.
3. The man thinks people might be concerned
if someone started laughing when stressed.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The man believes that people might not be concerned if someone started laughing when stressed.
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4. Nate admits that he only enjoyed being a
parking attendant when the weather was
good.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The given statement implies that Nate only enjoyed being a parking attendant when the weather was good. This means that if the weather was not good, Nate did not enjoy his job as a parking attendant. Therefore, the correct answer is true.
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5. The customer is running out of time and
decides to buy the smaller dishwasher.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
The explanation for the answer "False" is that the statement says the customer is running out of time and decides to buy the smaller dishwasher. However, the answer is false because there is no information provided about the customer's decision or the size of the dishwasher. Therefore, we cannot determine whether the customer bought the smaller dishwasher or not based on the given statement.
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6. Alice’s mum no longer needs anyone to
help her park her car.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement suggests that Alice's mom is now capable of parking her car without any assistance. This implies that she has become more independent and skilled in this particular task. Therefore, the correct answer is True.
14.
Complete the following sentences with information from the reading.
- There is no ________ on Mars. Just ice.
- Terraforming Mars means making it similar to ________
- For many years, humans probably won’t be able to ________ on Mars without special equipment.
- The flight to Mars will take ________ months.
- One way to warm up Mars is to increase ________ . These will release ________ gases into the air.
- Two technologies that exist now will probably give us power on Mars: ________ and ________.
Correct Answer
liquid water
the Earth
live
six months
the Carbon Dioxide level
Greenhouse
Nuclear power
Wind turbines
Explanation
Mars does not have liquid water, only ice. Terraforming Mars means making it similar to the Earth. For many years, humans probably won't be able to live on Mars without special equipment. The flight to Mars will take six months. One way to warm up Mars is to increase the Carbon Dioxide level. This will release greenhouse gases into the air. Two technologies that exist now will probably give us power on Mars: nuclear power and wind turbines.
15.
Choose the correct option:
1. 1 What ___________ she tell you just now? I hope it
Correct Answer
B. Did
Explanation
The correct answer is "Did." This is because the sentence is in the past tense and is asking about an action that happened in the past. "Did" is the correct past tense form of the verb "do."
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2 __________you eaten lunch yet? If you haven’t, we could go somewhere together.
Correct Answer
B. Have
Explanation
The correct answer is "Have" because the question is asking about a past action (eating lunch) that may have occurred before the present moment. "Have" is the present perfect form of the verb "to have," which is used to talk about past actions that have a connection to the present. Therefore, "Have" is the appropriate verb form to use in this context.
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3 Who _________ stole my bag? I’m sure it was on this chair just a moment ago.
Correct Answer
A. -------
Explanation
The correct answer is "Did". This is because the question is asking about the past event of someone stealing the bag. "Did" is the past tense form of the verb "do", which is used to form questions in English.
18.
4 _______________ you play the piano well or have you just started learning?
Correct Answer
C. Do
Explanation
The correct answer is "Do." This is because the question is asking about the subject "you" and whether "you" play the piano well or have just started learning. In this case, "Do" is the correct auxiliary verb to use in order to form the question correctly.
19.
5 ___________ did you say you were staying? The Grand Hotel?
Correct Answer
A. Where
Explanation
The question is asking for the location where the person is staying. The word "where" is used to inquire about a place or location, making it the correct answer in this context.
20.
Complete the text with the correct prepositions.
I was in France 1 on business last year when I met an old school friend, Pierre, 2 ________ chance. It was great to see him but I was 3 ________ a bit of a hurry so we swapped numbers and arranged to meet up the next day. The meeting I was going to was 4________ the afternoon but I was running late so I called a taxi. While I was waiting, I spotted a Dutch colleague, Suus. She was also staying at the hotel
5 ________ her own and was going to the same meeting. She kindly offered me a lift and we both arrived
6________ time. During the journey we had a lovely chat and 7________ the end, we arranged to have dinner together.
Correct Answer
by
in
in
on
on
in
Explanation
I was in France last year on business when I met an old school friend, Pierre, by chance. It was great to see him but I was in a bit of a hurry so we swapped numbers and arranged to meet up the next day. The meeting I was going to was in the afternoon but I was running late so I called a taxi. While I was waiting, I spotted a Dutch colleague, Suus. She was also staying at the hotel on her own and was going to the same meeting. She kindly offered me a lift and we both arrived on time. During the journey we had a lovely chat and in the end, we arranged to have dinner together.
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Complete the predictions with the words and phrases in the box.
could be going to (x2) may not
not going to probably unlikely will (x3)
won’t
1 Tom won’t be there yet. Let’s face it, he’s always late.
2 A: So, do you think it’s likely you ________ get the job?
B: Well, it’s ________ . Over 500 people have applied and I guess they’re ________ looking for someone with more experience than me.
3 I really don’t like the look of those black clouds. I’m sure there’s ________ be a big storm very soon.
4 Mia’s doing very well at school. I hope she ________ continue her studies at university. I’m sure she ________ make an excellent teacher.
5 We ________ be able to sell our house in the current weak economic climate but we’re ________ try. We ________ lucky and find the right buyer. You never know!
6 I’m sorry but I’m ________ be at work this week. The doctor said I have ’flu and must stay at home.
Correct Answer
will
unlikely
probably
going to
will
will
may not
going to
could be
not going to
Explanation
1. Tom won't be there yet. Let's face it, he's always late.
Based on the statement that Tom is always late, it is highly likely that he won't be there yet.
2. A: So, do you think it's likely you will get the job?
B: Well, it's unlikely. Over 500 people have applied and I guess they're probably looking for someone with more experience than me.
The person believes it is unlikely that they will get the job because there are over 500 applicants and they think the company is probably looking for someone with more experience.
3. I really don't like the look of those black clouds. I'm sure there's going to be a big storm very soon.
The speaker predicts that there will be a big storm very soon based on their observation of the black clouds.
4. Mia's doing very well at school. I hope she will continue her studies at university. I'm sure she will make an excellent teacher.
The speaker expresses their hope that Mia will continue her studies at university and predicts that she will make an excellent teacher based on her current performance at school.
5. We could be able to sell our house in the current weak economic climate but we're not going to try. We may not be lucky and find the right buyer. You never know!
The speaker suggests that it is possible for them to sell their house in the weak economic climate, but they have decided not to try because they may not be lucky and find the right buyer.
6. I'm sorry but I'm not going to be at work this week. The doctor said I have 'flu and must stay at home.
The speaker states that they will not be at work this week because they have the flu and the doctor has advised them to stay at home.
22.
Complete the spaces with the correct word. The first letter of each word is given in bold.
1 A: What a________ of your current job would you say you most enjoy?
B: Um, that’s a hard question. I s________ I’d have to say I like the travelling best because it gives me the opportunity to experience other cultures.
2 A: There are a c________ of things I’d like to ask about. F________ , can you drive?
B: Yes, I got my driver’s licence five years ago.
3 I love watching p________ d________ . I’m very interested in history and I love old-fashioned costumes.
4 Did you see the b________ on Gandhi’s life? It was really interesting. I had no idea he had studied at university in London.
5. Tim never watches d________ movies as he thinks there are already too many stories of terrible things that have happened, like earthquakes and plane crashes, on the news.
6 Pru often watches m________ . She likes to try and solve the murders before the detectives do.
Correct Answer
spect
uppose
ouple
irst
eriod
rama
ysteries
isaster
iopic
Explanation
In the first sentence, the word "aspect" fits grammatically and contextually as it refers to a specific part or feature of the current job that the person enjoys. In the second sentence, the word "suppose" is the correct choice as it indicates that the speaker is considering or thinking about asking questions. In the third sentence, the word "couple" is appropriate as it means a small number or a few things the speaker wants to ask about. In the fourth sentence, the word "first" is the correct word to use as it refers to a documentary or film about the early life of Gandhi. In the fifth sentence, the word "period" is the suitable choice as it describes the type of movies the person does not watch, specifically those set in a particular historical era. In the sixth sentence, the word "mysteries" accurately describes the genre of movies that Pru enjoys watching and trying to solve before the detectives.