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Choose the correct answers.
1 It’s no surprise the company has gone ___. It had been 9 The computer website made a huge ___ from
losing money for years. online sales for its owner.
a bankrupt a message
b faulty b failure
c remote c pay rise
d dusty d profit
2 Millie works ___ without taking a break as she really 10 Natalie dreams ____ becoming a famous dancer.
loves her job. a to
a tirelessly b at
b traditionally c of
c tiringly d from
d likely 11 She trained hard daily and was ___ to win the
3 You’ll have to work your ___ off to get promoted in gold medal.
this company. a devoted
a chances b determined
b passion c accomplished
c socks d renowned
d rags 12 Avatar was a huge ___. Millions of people saw it
4 She became known ___ the ‘Queen of Pop’. around the world.
a in a loss
b from b blockbuster
c to c message
d as d flop

5 Since Martha left her job, the boss has had trouble 13 Do you believe having lots of expensive ___ makes
a person happy?
finding someone suitable to take her ___.
a fortunes
a expedition
b accomplishments
b partnership
c possessions
c mind
d steps
d place
14 Judy is a very ___ woman. She never talks about
6 When we found out how dishonest William was, we
her achievements.
never ___ business with him again.
a infamous
a did
b faulty
b made
c best-selling
c set
d modest
d took
15 I don’t think anyone has a truly ____ character.
7 Do you know who the richest woman ___ the planet is? Nobody is perfect!
a at a flawless
b in b rough
c on c stubborn
d from d arrogant
8 I was ready to throw in the ___ when they refused to 16 The non-profit organisation bought some ___ where
publish my first book. they are going to build a hospital.
a ribbon a drive
b dream b land
c ladder c jewellery
d towel d wealth
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 17 Rosemary’s natural ___ as an artist was obvious. She 19 Justin is an up and ___ musician who’s sure to set
became successful in no time. the world on fire.
a gift a daring
b goal b coming
c vision c tiring
d present d leading
18 Polly has set her ___ on becoming a surgeon. She’s 20 Ian used to feel like a failure, but now he’s more ___
a very determined young lady. since he got a new job.
a fantasies a perfect
b dreams b self-confident
c sights c celebrated
d riches d valuable

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Choose the correct answers.
1 They don’t ___ to hand in the project until next week. 8 Jane ___ arrived so early for the conference as none
a can of the speakers were there yet.
b need a can’t have
c must b needn’t have
d be able c would have
2 You ___ be late for the job interview. It won’t make a d has to
good impression. 9 Most children ___ learn how to use computers
a don’t have to very quickly.
b mustn’t a are able to
c needn’t b could have
d might not c must
3 ___ you ask Tom to come into my office for a d would
moment, please? 10 ___ work late again today?
a Must a You must
b Should b May you
c Could c You need to
d Need d Do you have to
4 It ___ be a very difficult operation. They’ve been in 11 You ___ go out tonight if you prefer to stay home.
surgery for three hours. a mustn’t
a can b don’t have to
b would c wouldn’t
c must d can’t
d is able to
12 Tracy ___ become a manager if she’d stayed with
5 ___ I use your mobile phone, please? Mine the company.
needs recharging. a can
a May b could have
b Must c has to
c Should d was able to
d Would
13 You ___ for me if you want to leave now. I’ll take a
6 John ___ into partnership with his wife’s brother, but I’m taxi later.
not certain. a couldn’t wait
a should have gone b mustn’t have waited
b needn’t go c aren’t able to wait
c has to go d needn’t wait
d might have gone
14 Yes, of course you ___ check your emails on
7 You ___ your own business until you’re sure that you’ll my laptop.
have enough customers. a can
a couldn’t have started b would
b might not start c should have
c mustn’t have started d may have
d shouldn’t start

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15 You ___ to be more careful. You keep losing 18 You really ___ watch this DVD. It’s so funny.
important papers. a must
a should b might
b are able c would
c must d have
d ought
19 Andy ___ us his opinion at the meeting, but he was
16 My keys aren’t in my bag. I ___ them on my desk. off sick.
a was able to leave a must give
b could have left b may give
c would leave c would have given
d would have left d was able to give
17 What do you think? ___ take the job? 20 It must ___ really hard for them to set up a business
a Should I in a foreign country.
b Would I a to be
c Am I able b have been
d Do I have c can be
d was

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