Upper Unit 4
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Questions and Answers
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Welcome to my grand test! Please keep in mind that your time is limited and you have to complete a total of 6 assignments: listening and reading comprehension, 2 grammar and 2 vocabulary tasks. I expect you not to cheat and demonstrate your actual knowledge. 70% is a passing grade. Good luck! Aida
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LISTENING You will hear an interview with a journalist called Marion Clark, who’s talking about an artist’s memory loss and the new discoveries made about the brain. For questions (1–10), choose the best answer (A, B or C), mark it in your notepad. There is an example at the beginning (0). 0 The presenter’s aim today is to A speak to Marion Clark about her new book. B talk about a number of interesting books. C discuss fictional works on memory loss. 1 What does Marion say she has been reading this week?
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A scientific book by an American author
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A fiction story about memory loss
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various titles that study how memory works
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C. various titles that study how memory worksExplanation
Marion says she has been reading various titles that study how memory works this week.Rate this question:
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2 What does Marion say about Lonni Sue Johnson’s career before the accident?
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She worked in the music industry.
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She was a commercial pilot.
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She had success as an artist.
Correct Answer
C. She had success as an artist.Explanation
Marion mentions that Lonni Sue Johnson had success as an artist before the accident.Rate this question:
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3 What information does Marion explain?
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Both where and when Lonni Sue first showed symptoms of the disease
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how Lonni Sue’s family responded when they saw she was ill
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the reasons why Lonni Sue caught such a serious infection
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A. Both where and when Lonni Sue first showed symptoms of the diseaseExplanation
Marion explains both the location and timing of when Lonni Sue first showed symptoms of the disease.Rate this question:
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4 What happened to Lonni Sue right after she got ill?
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She was looked after at a neighbour’s house.
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She was examined by doctors.
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She went to her farm to recover.
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B. She was examined by doctors.Explanation
After Lonni Sue got ill, she was examined by doctors.Rate this question:
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5 What does Marion say about viral encephalitis?
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It’s a disease that affects a specific part of the brain.
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A large number of patients with this disease have memory problems
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It’s a rare disease with small chances of recovery.
Correct Answer
B. A large number of patients with this disease have memory problemsExplanation
Marion states that a large number of patients with viral encephalitis have memory problems.Rate this question:
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6 Which of these memories was the hardest for Lonni Sue to recover
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Remembering how to play a musical instrument
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Being able to recall her close relatives
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Knowing what her job had been before the infection
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A. Remembering how to play a musical instrumentExplanation
The correct answer is remembering how to play a musical instrument. This is because the question asks which memory was the hardest for Lonni Sue to recover, and out of the given options, the ability to play a musical instrument requires a specific skill set and muscle memory that may be more difficult to regain compared to recalling close relatives or job details.Rate this question:
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7 According to Marion, Lonni Sue couldn’t remember
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How her father had died.
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Who her father was.
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Whether her father was alive.
Correct Answer
C. Whether her father was alive.Explanation
Marion states that Lonni Sue couldn't remember whether her father was alive. This suggests that Lonni Sue has some uncertainty or lack of knowledge about her father's current status. The other options - how her father had died and who her father was - do not indicate any uncertainty about whether her father was alive or not. Therefore, the correct answer is whether her father was alive.Rate this question:
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8 What memories has Lonni Sue completely lost?
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Memories of things that had happened
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Memories of all the people she had known
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Memories of how to do particular things
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A. Memories of things that had happenedExplanation
Lonni Sue has completely lost memories of things that had happened. This means that she cannot recall any past events or experiences. She may still remember the people she has known and how to do particular things, but she has no recollection of the specific things that have occurred in her life.Rate this question:
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9 Marion says that Lonni Sue’s inability to form new memories
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May be the most surprising aspect of her condition.
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Occurs less often than other aspects of her condition.
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is what her friends struggle to deal with most.
Correct Answer
A. May be the most surprising aspect of her condition.Explanation
Marion suggests that Lonni Sue's inability to form new memories may be the most surprising aspect of her condition.Rate this question:
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10 To Marion, which of the following is most important when it comes to memory?
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Without it we can’t really make plans or decisions.
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Without it we lose a sense of our identity.
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Without it we’ll forget our loved ones.
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B. Without it we lose a sense of our identity.Explanation
Memory is important to Marion because without it, she would lose a sense of her identity. Memory allows us to remember our past experiences, personal history, and the people we know. It helps us form a sense of self and understand who we are. Without memory, Marion would not be able to recall important events, relationships, or even her own personal traits and characteristics. This would make it difficult for her to have a clear understanding of herself and her place in the world.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 1 Use the word given in CAPITAL LETTERS at the end of each sentence to form a word that fits in the gap in the same sentence. Here is an example (0). 0 Damien Hirst is one of the country’s leading artists. ART 1 An actor and a ________, Ricky Gervais is often on TV. COMEDY
Correct Answer
comedianExplanation
Ricky Gervais is often on TV and is known for his comedic performances. He is an actor and a comedian, meaning he is skilled in both acting and making people laugh.Rate this question:
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2 It was one of the best ________ by a teenager I have seen in a long time. PERFORM
Correct Answer
performancesExplanation
The correct answer is "performances" because the sentence is referring to a specific event or act done by a teenager that was one of the best in a long time. The word "performances" fits in the blank as it denotes a plural form of the noun "performance" which means an act or instance of performing.Rate this question:
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3 I never give money to ________ in the street even if they put on a good show. BUSK
Correct Answer
buskersExplanation
The correct answer is "buskers". Buskers are individuals who perform in public places, such as streets or parks, often showcasing their talents in music, dance, or other forms of entertainment. Although they may put on a good show, the speaker states that they never give money to buskers in the street.Rate this question:
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4 To be a good designer, you have to be ___________ as well as dedicated. CREATE
Correct Answer
creativeExplanation
To be a good designer, one needs to possess creativity in addition to dedication. Creativity is essential in order to come up with unique and innovative ideas, designs, and solutions. It allows designers to think outside the box and bring fresh perspectives to their work. Dedication, on the other hand, is necessary to put in the time and effort required to bring those creative ideas to life. Without creativity, a designer may struggle to produce original and engaging designs, while lacking dedication may result in unfinished or subpar work. Therefore, being creative is a crucial quality for a good designer.Rate this question:
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5 The fine ________ are on display in all their grandeur in London’s greatest galleries. ART
Correct Answer
artsExplanation
The word "fine" implies that the objects being referred to are of high quality or exceptional beauty. The phrase "on display in all their grandeur" suggests that these objects are being showcased or exhibited. The mention of "London's greatest galleries" indicates that these objects can be found in prestigious art institutions in the city. Therefore, the correct answer is "arts," as it encompasses various forms of artistic expression and aligns with the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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6 Melbourne has many places of ________ beauty. NATURE
Correct Answer
naturalExplanation
The word "natural" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the given sentence. The sentence states that Melbourne has many places of [Blank] beauty, indicating that the missing word should describe the type of beauty. "Natural" is an appropriate adjective to describe the beauty of places in Melbourne, as it implies that the beauty is inherent to nature and not artificially created.Rate this question:
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7 ________ , what’s important is not art itself but how we experience it. ULTIMATE
Correct Answer
ultimatelyExplanation
The word "ultimately" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence and conveys the intended meaning. It is used to emphasize that, in the end or at the most basic level, what matters is not the art itself but the way we perceive or encounter it.Rate this question:
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8 The new ________ at the Tate Gallery was a little disappointing. EXHIBIT
Correct Answer
exhibitionExplanation
The sentence mentions the "Tate Gallery" and describes the new [Blank] as "a little disappointing." Based on the context, the most suitable word to fill the blank would be "exhibition." An exhibition refers to a display of artworks or other items of interest in a gallery or museum. Therefore, it makes sense that the new exhibition at the Tate Gallery was disappointing.Rate this question:
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9 Davina is very ________. She is so talented that she has won a place at one of the country’s leading art colleges. ART
Correct Answer
artisticExplanation
The correct answer is "artistic" because the question states that Davina is talented and has won a place at one of the country's leading art colleges. This implies that she has a strong skill or ability in the arts, making her artistic.Rate this question:
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10 My dad was a circus ________ in his youth. PERFORM
Correct Answer
performerExplanation
The word "performer" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence. The sentence is stating that the speaker's dad was involved in the circus in his youth, and "performer" is a noun that accurately describes someone who participates in circus acts and shows.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (1) ________
Correct Answer
exhibitingExplanation
The word "exhibiting" fits in the blank because it is used to describe the art galleries in the city that are displaying or showing artwork. The sentence is contrasting the boring artwork in the art galleries with the lively rock and indy bands that the speaker is interested in.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (2) ________
Correct Answer
soothingExplanation
The correct answer for (2) is "soothing". This word fits logically in the sentence because it contrasts with the previous statement about boring artwork and dull music. The speaker is expressing their opinion that they do not find these things relaxing, implying that they prefer something soothing instead.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (3) ________
Correct Answer
performingExplanation
The word "performing" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence and maintains the flow of the text. The sentence is discussing the author's memories of performing with their band in various venues.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (4) ________
Correct Answer
spendingExplanation
The word that completes the sentence is "spending". The previous sentence mentions the band "spending hours setting up our kit" in the venues, so it makes sense for the next sentence to continue talking about the band's activities in those venues.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (5) ________
Correct Answer
participatingExplanation
The blank should be filled with "participating" because it fits the context of the sentence. The sentence talks about the band spending hours setting up their kit and arguing about which songs to play, which suggests that they were actively involved in the process of preparing for their performance. "Participating" accurately describes their involvement in the activity.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (6) ________
Correct Answer
exposingExplanation
The word "exposing" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence and completes the meaning of the sentence. The sentence mentions that the stage the band was performing on fell apart, and the word "exposing" suggests that the stage falling apart revealed or uncovered the plumbing and electrical wires beneath it. This explanation is supported by the context of the previous sentence, which mentions the band setting up their kit and the following sentence, which mentions the lead singer nearly breaking their ankle.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (7) ________
Correct Answer
spendingExplanation
The blank should be filled with "spending". The sentence before the blank states "we were (7) _______ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic", indicating that the speaker and their band used to spend all their free time doing gigs. This suggests that "spending" is the correct word to fill the blank.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (8) ________
Correct Answer
regulatingExplanation
The word "regulating" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence and makes sense in the context of the paragraph. The paragraph discusses how local government is to blame for small venues closing down, and specifically mentions that politicians are making them meet strict legal guidelines. "Regulating" accurately describes this action of imposing regulations on the venues.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (9) ________
Correct Answer
spendingExplanation
The word "spending" fits into the blank because it completes the sentence in a logical and grammatically correct way. The sentence states that "Some venues are ______ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing." The word "spending" indicates that some venues are investing or using a large amount of money on fire precautions and emergency exits, which is causing financial strain and leading to the closure of other venues.Rate this question:
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VOCABULARY Task 2 Complete the text with the words from the word list. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). WORD LIST: acting closing exhibiting exposing participating performing protesting regulating soothing spending(x3) waking I’ve always been a big fan of small live venues so when I heard that a historical venue near my home was (0) closing down, I decided it was time to take action. There are still plenty of arty art galleries in my city (1) ___________ boring artwork, or trendy jazz bars playing dull, barely audible music – (2) ___________ after a day at work, I guess, but who wants to relax?! Shockingly though, there simply aren’t many venues for new, lively rock and indy bands. In this digital age, it’s easy to forget how essential such places are for new bands. In my youth, I remember (3) ___________ with my pretty talentless band in some great (if slightly run-down) venues in my home city of Sheffield, (4) ___________ hours setting up our kit, and (5) ___________ in endless rows about which songs to play and in which order. On one occasion, the stage we were on fell apart, (6) ___________ all the plumbing and electrical wires beneath, and nearly breaking the ankle of our lead singer. (7) ___________ all our free time doing gigs was fantastic – it gives me goosebumps to remember those great days. What a shame that today’s generation of kids is being denied the same opportunity. Local government is to blame. Politicians are (8) ___________ small venues out of business by making them meet strict legal guidelines. Some venues are (9) ___________ a fortune on fire precautions and emergency exits, while others are closing. Disappointingly, few people are (10) ___________ about the closure of so many venues, but I think it’s time more of us did. (10) ________
Correct Answer
protestingExplanation
The word "protesting" fits in the blank because the sentence is discussing the closure of small venues and how few people are expressing their dissatisfaction or opposition to this issue. The speaker believes that more people should be protesting the closure of these venues, indicating a desire for collective action and advocacy.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (1) ____________
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Most
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Plenty
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A lot
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Much
Correct Answer
A. MostExplanation
The word "most" is the best fit for the gap because it indicates that the majority of the museums would have closed down completely. The sentence is discussing the decision to redesign the National Museum and mentions that some museums would have closed down, implying that not all of them would have closed. Therefore, "most" is the most appropriate choice to convey this meaning.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (2) ____________
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Almost no
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Enough
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A lack of
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Several
Correct Answer
D. SeveralExplanation
The word "several" is the best fit for the gap because it indicates that the trustees of the National Museum did not want to follow the course of action of closing down completely. It implies that they considered multiple alternatives before deciding on the chosen solution.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (3) ____________
- A.
All
- B.
Whole
- C.
Every
- D.
Most
Correct Answer
B. WholeExplanation
The word "whole" is the best fit for the gap because it indicates that closing the entire museum would have cost a significant amount of money in ticket sales. This supports the previous statement that the trustees of the National Museum did not want to follow this course of action. The word "all" would imply that every single museum would have closed down, which is not stated in the text. "Every" and "most" do not convey the same meaning as "whole" in this context.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (4) ____________
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Number
- B.
Loads
- C.
Amount
- D.
Plenty
Correct Answer
C. AmountExplanation
The word "amount" is the best fit for the gap because it refers to the quantity or sum of money that would have been lost if the museum had closed. The other options, "number," "loads," and "plenty," do not accurately convey the idea of a large sum of money.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (5) ____________
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Few
- B.
Several
- C.
Certain
- D.
Number
Correct Answer
D. NumberExplanation
In the sentence, "The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution," the word "number" fits best. It means that the museum asked a group or a certain quantity of architectural design companies to propose a solution. The other options (few, several, certain) do not accurately convey the idea of a specific quantity or group of companies.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (6) ____________
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Each
- B.
All
- C.
Whole
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
A. EachExplanation
In the given context, the blank is referring to the architectural design companies that were asked to propose a solution. The sentence states that "each company was given the opportunity to submit their plans." This means that every individual company was given the chance to submit their plans, indicating that the correct answer is "each."Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (7) ____________
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Any
- B.
No
- C.
Hardly any
- D.
None
Correct Answer
B. NoExplanation
The word "Initially" in the sentence suggests that initially, one company came up with a solution that met the museum's demands. However, the word "no" indicates that eventually, none of the companies came up with a solution that met the museum's demands, as two companies were shortlisted to do the work. Therefore, "no" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (8) ____________
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Both
- B.
Every
- C.
Either
- D.
Some
Correct Answer
A. BothExplanation
The word "both" is the correct answer because it refers to the two companies that were shortlisted to do the work. The sentence states that "two companies were shortlisted to do the work" and then goes on to describe the ideas proposed by each company. Therefore, it can be inferred that "both" is the correct answer as it indicates that both companies had good ideas.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (9) ____________
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A little
- B.
A few
- C.
All
- D.
Either
Correct Answer
D. EitherExplanation
The word "either" is used to show that both options mentioned in the previous sentence (closing down one wing at a time and carrying out work behind glass barriers) were considered viable. It indicates that the museum had two good options to choose from.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 1 Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). A decade ago, a decision was made to redesign (0) much of the National Museum. To do this, (1) ___ museums would have closed down completely, but (2) ___ trustees of the National Museum didn’t want to follow such a course of action. Closing the (3) ___ museum would have cost a huge (4) ___ of money in ticket sales. Consequently, an alternative solution was needed. The museum asked a (5) ___ of leading architectural design companies to propose a solution. (6) ___ company was given the opportunity to submit their plans. Initially, (7) ___ company came up with a solution that met the museum’s demands. Eventually, however, two companies were shortlisted to do the work. (8) ___ had good ideas. One proposed closing down one wing at a time, while the other proposed carrying out work behind glass barriers to protect the public from any debris. (9) ___ option seemed viable. In the end, the museum chose the latter idea, hoping that by keeping (10) ___ gallery in the museum open during the entire refurbishment they would keep their customers happy. (10) ____________
- A.
Certain
- B.
Every
- C.
Both
- D.
All
Correct Answer
B. EveryExplanation
The word "every" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and logically in the sentence. The sentence states that the museum chose the latter idea, which implies that they chose one specific idea out of the two options mentioned earlier. Therefore, "every" is the appropriate word to indicate that they chose the option that was proposed by the other company, rather than choosing both options or all options.Rate this question:
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GRAMMAR Task 2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and four words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). 0 There aren’t any people in the museum at this time of night. NO There are no people in the museum at this time of night. 1 All the visitors were searched before entering the gallery. EVERY ________ before entering the gallery.
Correct Answer
Every visitor was searchedExplanation
The word "every" is used to indicate that each individual visitor was searched before entering the gallery.Rate this question:
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2 Both artists were absent from the awards ceremony. NEITHER ________ present at the awards ceremony.
Correct Answer
Neither artist wasExplanation
The word "neither" is used to indicate that none of the two mentioned artists were present at the awards ceremony. This means that both artists were absent from the event.Rate this question:
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3 We don’t have enough volunteers to help put on the show. LACK There ________ volunteers to help put on the show.
Correct Answer
is a lack ofExplanation
The given correct answer is "is a lack of." This means that there is a shortage or insufficiency of volunteers to help put on the show.Rate this question:
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4 In our band, there are two guitarists, and each plays left-handed. BOTH In our band, ________ left-handed.
Correct Answer
both guitarists playExplanation
The correct answer is "both guitarists play." This is because the sentence states that in the band, there are two guitarists, and it is further specified that each of them plays left-handed. Therefore, it can be inferred that both guitarists in the band play left-handed.Rate this question:
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5 Just about everybody there agreed that the performance was brilliant. MOST ________ that the performance was brilliant.
Correct Answer
Most people there agreed, Most there agreed, Most people agreedExplanation
The correct answer is "Most people there agreed, Most there agreed, Most people agreed." The word "MOST" is used to indicate a majority or a large number of people. In this context, it implies that the majority of the people present at the performance agreed that it was brilliant. Therefore, the correct answer options reflect this by using the phrase "Most people there agreed" and variations of it.Rate this question:
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6 Several people in the audience left early. NUMBER ________ in the audience left early.
Correct Answer
A number of peopleExplanation
The correct answer is "A number of people" because it is a phrase that accurately completes the sentence. It is used to indicate an unspecified but relatively large quantity of people, which fits the context of several people leaving early.Rate this question:
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7 All the artists are really talented, which is why the exhibition is amazing. EACH ________ really talented, which is why the exhibition is amazing.
Correct Answer
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8 Hardly any cinemas showed the art film. ALMOST ________ showed the art film.
Correct Answer
Almost no cinemasExplanation
The word "hardly" indicates that very few or almost none of the cinemas showed the art film. Therefore, the correct answer is "almost no cinemas," which conveys the same meaning.Rate this question:
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9 All the paintings in the collection were cleaned. WHOLE ________ cleaned – that’s every single painting.
Correct Answer
The whole collection wasExplanation
cleaned. This means that every single painting in the collection underwent the cleaning process.Rate this question:
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