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B1 Extra Vocabulary Tests Test 1

1. Complete the text with the correct form of the words in brackets.

Every week I watch a programme on TV called Faking it. Its about 1) ...... (PROFESSION) who accept a challenge to change themselves into something else in only twenty-eight days. On tonights programme theyre going to follow the 2) ...... (TRANSFORM) of James Cameron, a thirty-year-old man from North London, from a classical 3) ...... (MUSIC) to a house DJ. James admits hes 4) ...... (TERRIFY), but hes also pleased about the programme. He also says that he almost never listens to loud music but 5) ...... (WEARY) agrees that his likes and dislikes are about to change!

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2. Choose the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence.

1 A person who wears smart clothes to work, . A likes a challenge B learns fast C is under pressure D looks right

2 A person who does their job in an experienced way, . A does their job like a professional B finds their job difficult C works on their own D works under pressure

3 A person who has a lot of work and no time to relax . A is a success B is under pressure C never finds things difficult
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D usually learns fast

4 A person who has problems doing their homework, . A is a success

B looks right C finds it difficult D likes a challenge

5 A person who doesnt have anybody to help them, . A works on their own B does their work like a professional C learns fast D likes a challenge

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3. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence.

1 My dad is a and works in a well-known restaurant in the city centre. A farmer B chef C web designer D DJ

2 Shes studying to be a because she loves anything to do with computers. A surfer B rock singer C web designer D chef
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3 Its important for people who work in offices to wear clothes. A loud B frightening C talented D smart

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4 are professionals who are good at making decisions. A Chefs B Managers C Musicians D DJs

5 The DJ is in the club playing house music. A relaxing B fast C loud D professional

6 I think Madonna is a very singer; shes the best. A terrified B annoying C talented D difficult

7 I live near the sea and Im a professional ; its a great life! A web designer B farmer C chef D surfer

8 My grandfather is a and he grows things like potatoes and carrots. A musician B rock singer C farmer D manager

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Marks / 8

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4. Complete the text with the correct word, do, get or find.

Do you 1) ...... your new job difficult? Do you 2) ...... it hard to make new friends because you work on your own? Let me give you some advice. First, dont worry, you can only 3) ...... your best. People often 4) ...... badly when they start a job. Always ask someone to help you so you dont 5) ...... things wrong. And when you 6) ...... something right smile!

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5. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence.

1 My favourite subject at school is English, because I find it very . A interest B interesting C interested D interestive

2 She was that her new job was so easy. A surprising B interested C amazed D boring

3 Im so . Lets go out to the cinema. A boring B bore C bored D boredom

4 Starting work for the first time is .

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A annoying B frightened C terrifying D worried

5 I think Russell Crowes new film is . Its my favourite film. A amazing B amaze C amazed D amazement

6 My sister is because she doesnt really like her new job at the school. A worried B interesting C relaxed D annoying

7 My little brother is crying because hes watching a film on TV. A frightened B frightening C fright D frighten

8 My teacher is always when students come to class late. A interesting B terrified C frightened D annoyed

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6. Choose the word (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence.

1 My teacher is fed up me because I never do my homework. A in B by C about D with

2 Sandra is worried her clothes but I think she looks amazing. A with B of C about D by

3 My brother is a farmer in Canada and hes very interested animals. A in B by C with D on

4 The students were frightened making a mistake. A with B by C of D on

5 My mother is not very good cooking but she likes to eat! A about B at C of
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D by

6 Im really annoyed my little brother. A with B about C of D in

7 Karen is keen classical music, but her sister hates it. A with B in

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C on D about

8 I was surprised his reaction. Hes usually a very calm person. A by B with C in D for

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Total Marks / 40

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