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1 Choose the correct item 2 marks

1. He’s a very bossy child: he’s always … the other children what to do. a. talking b. telling c. saying d.
speaking
2. He has no one to talk to, so he feels very … . a. foolish b. aggressive c. modest d. lonely
3. The teacher glared … the children who were not paying attention. a. to b. with c. at d. for
4. Julie has always been afraid … the dark. a. from b. for c. of d. about
5. I didn’t mean to upset her. It was just a figure of … a. style b. speech c. talk d. language

2. Fill in the missing word 1 mark

1. Please don’t shout ... me! I didn’t mean to break the fax machine.
2. Jake’s parents were extremely proud … his achievements.
3. We need a new photocopier; this one’s … old to handle the volume of work that we give it.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Use between two and five words. 2 mark
1. His mother asked him if he wanted to invite any more people. else
His mother asked him if … he wanted to invite.
2 We usually walk to the town centre. used.
We … to the town centre.
3. He can’t read the writing because it is very small. too
The writing … to read.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold 1 mark
1 The … of this book took several years. TRANSLATE
2 People are afraid of …, and that is why they do not change. HAPPY`
3 You should never judge people by their … APPEAR

5. Write a story in about 100 words, in which you tell your friend what you usually do on Saturdays. 3 marks

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1 Choose the correct item 2 marks

1. They were very … when their son from Australia turned up for their 50th wedding anniversary. a. surprised
b. impatient c. uncertain d. disappointed
2. Sheila had butterflies in her … before the interview. a face b. palms c. stomach d. heart
3. She doesn’t like to keep anything hidden: she always … her mind. a. talks b. speaks c. tells d. says
4. She felt very close … her younger sister. a. at b. to c. with d. by
5. It’s impossible to get … of him! He’s never there! a. feel b. contact c. hold d. touch

2. Fill in the missing word 1 mark

1 Dentists help their patients to … down by playing soothing music.
2 … my husband and my daughter came with me on my business trip to Italy.
3 You shouldn’t have lied to her. You … her feelings.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Use between two and five words. 2marks
1 Sally often panics when she’s under pressure. tendency
Sally … when she’s under pressure.
2 I couldn’t see anywhere that we could put the new filing cabinet. nowhere
There was … the new filing cabinet.
3 The students found the speech rather boring. with
The students … the speech.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold 1 mark
1 I have a very … relationship with my grandmother. LOVE
2 She couldn’t believe that the … in the mirror was hers. REFLECT
3 The art of Feng Shui is … new in my country. RELATE

5. Write a story in about 100 words, about where you imagine your best friend is and what (s)he is doing now.
3 marks

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1 Choose the correct item 2 marks

1. Tim was grateful to his father … lending him the money. a. for b. with c. about d. of
2. Come with me! I want to introduce you … my uncle from America. a. at b. into c. for d. to
3. Don’t … your fingers on the desk! It’s so annoying. a. clench b. wrinkle c. drum d. frown
4. Waiter! This food is awful! I’d like to … a complaint. a. make b. put c. do d. ask
5. He was … more and more impatient as the time passed. a showing b. developing c. seeming d. growing

2. Fill in the missing word 1 mark

1. Let me give you a … of advice: don’t believe everything you hear.
2. She told me off in front of everyone and made me feel …a child.
3. Good morning. Mr Smith’s office. … the line and I’ll check if he is in.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Use between two and five words. 2 marks
1 His mother asked him if he wanted to invite any more people. else
His mother asked him if … he wanted to invite.
2 We usually walk to the town centre. used.
We … to the town centre.
3 He couldn’t read the writing because it was so small. too
The writing … to read.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold 1 mark
1 I’m very … ; can I have a glass of water, please? THIRST
2 Some people have an easy life, yet are always … MISERY
3 You should never judge people by their … APPEAR

5. Write a story in about 100 words about what happens when you go on a strict diet. 3 marks

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1 Choose the correct item 2 marks

1. The party began to … down round about midnight. a. open b. wind c. calm d. ease
2. The prime minister delivered his … in German. a. speech b. tongue c. talk d. accent
3. The boss was in a … mood so he agreed to give me the day off. a. bad b. glad c. good d. funny
4. He speaks five European languages, but his mother … is Japanese. a. speech b. language c. tongue d. talk
5. I felt ashamed … myself for being so angry. a. for b. of c. with d. about

2. Fill in the missing word 1 mark

1 He promised not to let me …, but I still don’t trust him.
2 I’d like to … a favour: could you water my plants while I’m away?
3 … up or we’ll be late for the meeting.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Use between two and five words. 2 marks

1 Sally often panics when she’s under pressure. tendency

Sally … when she’s under pressure.
2 The movie star is always recognized wherever she goes. avoid
The movie star can’t … wherever she goes.
3 Andy doesn’t usually complain about everything. like
It is … about everything.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold. 1 mark

1 I have a very … relationship with my grandmother. LOVE

2 Text messages have opened up a new area of … COMMUNICATE
3 I found the shop … most helpful. ASSIST.

5. Write a story in about 100 words, in which you tell your friend what you do when you need a piece of advice
on a certain problem. 3 marks

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1 Choose the correct item 2 marks

1. During the summer he feels too … to go to the gym. a. lazy b. shy c. sad d. tense
2. I’ve been trying to phone him for ages, but I just can’t … through. a. get b. put c. cut d. call
3. I’m sure Angelica won’t change her mind. She’s as … as a mule. a. cunning b. stubborn c. sick d. slow.
4. I’d like to … a table for five for Tuesday evening, please. a. ask b. take c. apply d. book.
5. She feels … when she has to speak in public. a offended b. irritable c. astonished d. stressed

2. Fill in the missing word 1 mark

1. We need a new photocopier; this one’s … old to handle the volume of work that we give it.
2. The only thing I don’t like about living abroad is that I … my friends; I haven’t seen them for months.
3. I’m afraid I can’t accept this report. It’s not good … .

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Use between two and five words. 2 marks
1 He couldn’t read the writing because it was so small. too
The writing … to read.
2 David would rather not go to the concert alone. feel
David … to the concert alone.
3 He’s much too inexperienced to go on that course. enough
He’s … on that course.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold 1 mark
1 An individual’s … has nothing to do with their education. INTELLIGENT
2 I’m very … ; can I have a glass of water, please? THIRST
3 The … of this book took several years. TRANSLATE

5. Write a story of about 100 words, in which you explain what you are used to doing at the weekend. 3 marks

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1 Choose the correct item 2 marks

6. John was really … at the prospect of starting work. a. exciting b. excited c. interesting d. interested
7. I think it’s polite to shake hands … someone when you meet them for the first time. a. with b. at c. for d.
from
8. Sarah said that she was rather disappointed … her exam results. a. at b. for c. with d. of
9. We passed him in the car the other day, and he waved … us from the street. a. into b. from c. for d. at
10. The play was … so we booked to see it again. a. delighted b. fantastic c. appalling d. overjoyed

2. Fill in the missing word 1 mark

1 Sally felt very miserable and no one could … her up.
2 I haven’t heard … John for a long time.
3 Dentists help their patients to … down by playing soothing music.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Use between two and five words. 2 marks
1 The students found the speech rather boring. with
The students … the speech.
2 He didn’t know many people at the computer exhibition. few
There were only … at the computer exhibition.
3 Andy doesn’t usually complain about everything. like
It is … about everything.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold 1 mark
1 The art of Feng Shui is … new in my country. RELATE
2 The children were playing … in the garden. CHEER
3 He didn’t even thank you for all that you did for him. How … GRATEFUL

5 Write a story in about 100 words in which you tell a friend what you do when you are afraid of something.
3 marks

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1 Choose the correct item 2 marks

1. I’m afraid Mr Logan isn’t in the office today, but I can … you through to his secretary. a. put b. get c.
switch d. run
2. What’s wrong with Sandy? She’s as quiet as a(n) … today. a. snail b. owl c. mouse d. fox
3. Paula is in a meeting at the moment, but I’ll ask her to … you back as soon as it’s over. a. hang b. get c.
call d. put
4. We were chatting away when suddenly we got … off. a hung b. called c. put d. cut
5. It really gets me … having to work so much overtime. a. down b. up c. on d. by

2. Fill in the missing word 1 mark

1. Good morning. Mr Smith’s office. … the line and I’ll check if he is in.
2. She just can’t … used to speaking in a foreign language.
3. He sent his application … fax.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Use between two and five words. 2 marks

1 He couldn’t read the writing because it was so small. too

The writing … to read.
2 David would rather not go to the concert alone. feel
David … to the concert alone.
3 He’s much too inexperienced to go that course. enough
He’s … on that course.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold 1 mark
1 … people cannot be happy, because they have a negative attitude. GRATEFUL
2 I’m very … ; can I have a glass of water, please? THIRST
3 It was such a … to see you coming round the corner! I was scared! RELIEVE

5 Write a story in 100 words in which you describe to your friends what is happening in your favourite picture.
3 marks

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1 Choose the correct item 2 marks

1. I … him a quick note, and left it on the table. a. received b. wrote c. sent d. answered
2. Kate feels much more … about the future now that she has a good job. a. depressed b. cheerful c.
aggressive d. optimistic
3. It’s nearly impossible to … up a meeting because people are all free at different times. a. arrange b. make c.
set d. take
4. He has a reputation for being … to his employees. a rude b. annoyed c. furious d. upset
5. There’s no need to … ! We can all hear you very well. a. whistle b. whisper c. yawn d. yell

2. Fill in the missing word 1 mark

1 How … the soup taste? Is it too salty?
2 … up or we’ll be late for the meeting.
3 Don’t tell me you … thinking of taking the test again!

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word
given. Use between two and five words. 2 marks
1 The students found the speech rather boring. with
The students … the speech.
2 He didn’t know many people at the computer exhibition. few
There were only … at the computer exhibition.
3 Andy doesn’t usually complain about everything. like
It is … about everything.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold. 1 mark
1 The art of Feng Shui is … new in my country. RELATE
2 Children’s safety is of utmost … IMPORTANT
3 He didn’t even thank you for all that you did for him. How … GRATEFUL

5 Write a story in about 100 words in which you tell your friend what you are doing next weekend. 3 marks

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