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Quiz 1
Vocabulary and Use your English
Choose the correct answers.
1 I can share all my secrets with Mike. He is very .
9 A friendly smile helps to the ice when you
a aggressive
meet somebody new.
b thoughtless
a break
c trustworthy
b make
d calm
c save
2 Most people need to have in their lives. d smash
a depression
10 The colour red is often associated anger.
b thought
a of
c sadness
b to
d stability
c at
3 Even the most talented people need a bit of good d with
to become successful.
11 A healthy diet will a difference to his
a envy
appearance.
b luck
a get
c punishment
b do
d strength
c make
4 My uncle James is the most person I know. He d lose
loves to give people gifts.
12 She uses email to keep in with her friends.
a talented
a trouble
b amused
b common
c generous
c promise
d skilled
d touch
5 Some teenagers develop bad habits because
13 Guess what! Daniel is getting engaged
of pressure from their at school.
Claire tonight.
a colleagues
a in
b flatmates
b to
c peers
c with
d idols
d on
6 When Ken finally got the engineering job he
14 If you make a plan of what you want to write, it will
wanted, he was pink.
time later.
a depressed
a make
b tickled
b keep
c embarrassed
c save
d ashamed
d lose
7 I don’t understand why they say Susan is the black
15 Her mother didn’t approve her decision to
of their family.
leave school at sixteen.
a species
a with
b habit
b of
c sheep
c at
d effect
d to
8 Paul has more confidence himself since he
16 Everybody thinks that the twins are as as gold
started wearing fashionable clothes.
but they are naughty sometimes.
a with
a well-behaved
b on
b pretty
c in
c good
d to
d wealthy
17 Many factories use dye to colour the products they produce.
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a synthetic 19 These colours me of the town where I grew up.
b athletic a recall
c artistic b remember
d handsome c remind
18 Some fashion models are too . They look as d relax
if they only eat crushed ice. 20 Colours like yellow or green are often used to
a pretty important words in a text.
b skinny a highlight
c plump b signal
d attractive c value
d show
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Gramar
1 How often by plane? 9 Maria thinks are very friendly people.
a you travel a English
b do you travel b a English
c are you travelling c an English
d you are travelling d the English
2 Sorry, I what you are saying. 10 We the living room yellow because it
a am not understanding will look brighter.
b always understand a usually paint
c don’t understand b are painting
d am forever understanding c painting
3 Flora got smartphone for her birthday. d paint
a an
11 I what he tells me because he has lied to me in
b a
the past.
c the
a always believe
d -
b am not always believing
4 to move to Australia. c don’t always believe
a Jennifer is wanting
d always believing
b Does Jennifer want
c Jennifer wants 12 We enjoyed the play we saw at Albany Theatre.
d Is Jennifer wanting a a
b an
5 I don’t have to wear uniform to work.
a a c the
b an d -
c the 13 Some colours like blue people to relax.
d - a help
6 it’s a good idea to wear those clothes to school? b helps
a You are thinking c is helping
b You always think d are helping
c Are you thinking 14 My neighbours at each other. They are so noisy!
d Do you think a forever shout
7 The ferry to Venice at 8.45 Friday morning. It’s b aren’t forever shouting
always on time. c are forever shouting
a leaves d don’t forever shout
b is leaving 15 Does your mum speak well?
c never leaves
a a French
d is constantly leaving
b the French
8 Don’t go to the beach at midday when is too hot. c French
a a sun d France
b an sun
c the sun
d sun
16 The package holiday isn’t very expensive, but what 17 Look! That huge dog after the postman.
? a run
a is it including b running
b it includes c is running
c it is including d runs
d does it include
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18 Dan has been in hospital since his hiking accident. 19 Mr Jones will give his students a punishment
a - as they naughty today.
b the a are always
c a b be
d an c are being
d always being
20 I what you mean about that comedian. His jokes
are really clever.
a see
b am seeing
c am not seeing
d doesn’t see
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Quiz 2
1 People had to to higher ground when the
9 As the cities are becoming , the government is
flood reached their village.
encouraging people to move into the country.
a abandon
a abandoned
b reside
b remarkable
c flee
c unusual
d suffer
d overpopulated
2 There have been a few of crop circles around
10 Archaeologists think that a(n) caused so
the world.
many deaths.
a incidences
a epidemic
b prescriptions
b myth
c legends
c cemetry
d tricks
d occurrence
3 The historians came to the that a natural
11 We decided to the disappearance of the
disaster wiped out the city.
ancient civilisation.
a explanation
a weaken
b situation
b reside
c conclusion
c investigate
d illusion
d situate
4 Harry is too logical to in UFOs.
12 Everybody ran to see what caused Fred to
a believe
a scream.
b bring
a let out
c take
b make out
d look
c take in
5 The explorers found a small to camp in for d stick to
the night.
13 A local said he had seen a UFO from
a riverbank
his bedroom window.
b cave
a invader
c rainforest
b creator
d tomb
c citizen
6 The police solved the mystery when a came forward d people
who had seen everything.
14 Mike’s colleagues began to him when he
a spirit
said he’d seen a ghost.
b discovery
a conclude
c partner
b ridicule
d witness
c boast
7 The children dressed up as aliens to play a practical d embrace
on their parents.
15 I watched a news on the bizarre event.
a legend a clue
b explosion b report
c joke c remark
d trick d theory
8 They couldn’t explain why the walls of the house were d similar
covered in a green substance.
a revolving
b sticky
c pattern

16 Detectives are into the b taking
cause of the mysterious c bringing
explosion. d looking
a letting
17 That sounds absolutely ! I don’t believe a word 19 There isn’t enough evidence to prove that the
of what you’re saying. yeti exists.
a thriving a scientific
b logical b practical
c ridiculous c mysterious
d careful d weird
18 No one has been able to come up with a(n) for 20 The temple is in the middle of the rainforest.
the strange lights. a unexplained
a phenomenon b situated
b explanation c discovered
c illusion d native
d theory
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Gramar
1 Where the ruins of the castle? 8 Tom is a tour guide at the haunted castle so he
a are they finding telling ghost stories.
b were they finding a used to
c did they find b would
d they were finding c is used to
2 We across Peru when the earthquake happened. d gets used to
a travelled 9 What while his sister was
b were travelling reading the newspaper?
c would travel a does he get used to doing
d got used to travelling b would he do
3 Lesley enjoy reading, but she now prefers c was he doing
watching films. d is he doing
a is getting used to 10 My aunt always send us postcards when
b used to she went to far away places.
c will get used to a would
d is used to b was used
4 How quickly living away from home? to c got used
a are you used to to d isn’t used
b did you use to to
c did you get used to 11 When that the coins were missing?
d would you a were you realising
5 I the news about his disappearance b do you realise
until this morning. c did you realise
a would hear d you were realising
b didn’t hear 12 My best friend and her family to New Zealand
c got used to hearing in 2013.
d don’t hear a got used to moving
6 While the archaeologists at the site, b moved
they discovered the king’s tomb. c were moving
a work d move
b would work 13 I getting up early until I became a police officer.
c were used to working a didn’t use to
d were working b will get used to
7 People understand that there were scientific c used to
explanations for strange phenomena. d didn’t get used to
a aren’t used to 14 Is Mary the Internet to look for information?
b weren’t used to a used to use
c didn’t get used to b used to using
d didn’t used to c get used to using
d use to use
15 Ann writing stories because she’s been doing 18 They where to start looking for the temple.
it for years. a weren’t knowing
a used to b didn’t know
b gets used to c would know
c is used to d are used to knowing
d would
19 He’s quickly the cold weather and the
16 When I was very young, my mum to me everyday. pouring rain.
a reads a getting used to
b would read b being used to
c was reading c got used to
d is used to reading d used to
17 to school when you lived in Rio de Janeiro? 20 We didn’t Mexican food until we’d been
a You were used to walking in Mexico for a few months.
b Were you walking a be used to
c Did you use to walk b get used to
d You were used to walking c use to
d getting used to
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Quiz 3
1 Joan her ankle when she was running and now
9 A(n) is usually the best person to advise you
she’s having an X-ray.
on how to eat healthily.
a exercised
a dietician
b healed
b team
c poisoned
c speaker
d twisted
d optician
2 He had to have the on his leg because it
10 The child had a cold and a throat.
was broken in several places.
a runny
a vaccination
b broken
b operation
c sore
c crutch
d related
d prescription
11 Louise felt as as a daisy after her day at the spa.
3 It’ll do him the of good to take more exercise.
a fit
a trait
b fresh
b member
c healthy
c world
d lively
d energy
12 After the accident, I spent three nights on a
4 The wound might become if you don’t
hospital .
clean it carefully.
a meeting
a treated
b treadmill
b injected
c bandage
c infected
d ward
d examined
13 The old wives’ tale tells us to ‘Feed a cold and
5 It’s a good idea to eat foods without .
a fever’.
a vitamins
a diagnose
b preservatives
b drink
c minerals
c starve
d herbs
d nourish
6 Lifting at the gym can build your strength, but
14 A well-balanced diet can to good health
you have to be careful.
and fitness.
a additives
a contribute
b aerobics
b depend
c batteries
c advise
d weights
d prescribe
7 He suffered from a serious last year, but he has
15 I go jogging every morning to keep in .
recovered now.
a figure
a remedy
b slim
b temperature
c healthy
c illness
d shape
d gene
16 I didn’t mean to off before my exam.
8 You should try to include products in your daily diet. a nap
a dairy b sleep
b spice c ran
c genetic d nod
d energy

17 Many things contributed the man 19 She didn’t go cycling today as she felt a little
being unwell. the weather.
a for a against
b to b on
c of c over
d against d under
18 I’m seeing a trainer tonight to pick his about the 20 A walk in the fresh air will help your batteries.
right exercise program for me. a pick
a advice b focus
b brains c recharge
c wisdom d regain
d information
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Gramar
1 yoga for many years? 9 He goes cycling with friends at weekends.
a Do you do
a a few
b Have you been doing
b much
c Are you doing
c a little
d You have been doing
d any
2 Don’t ask him for health advice as he hasn’t got
10 Sue a mountain bike before, so I’m worried
knowledge on the subject.
she might fall off.
a much
a hasn’t been riding
b a few
c many b hasn’t ridden
d a little c didn’t ride
d wasn’t riding
3 She hasn’t finished her work.
a lately 11 The children are tired. They all morning.
b still a swim
c already b have been swimming
d yet c are swimming
d have swum
4 How milk would you like in your coffee?
a many 12 Could I have water, please?
b much a a bottle of
c a little b much
d a lot of c a few
5 George in marathons since he was a teenager. d a piece of
a has run 13 John has been really busy. He his grandparents
b runs for ages.
c ran a didn’t see
d is running b wasn’t seeing
6 bread were left on the shelf in the bakery. c hasn’t been seeing
a Many d hasn’t seen
b A few loaves of 14 There was vegetarian food at the party.
c Much a many
d A jar of b any
7 Mum, I all my lunch; can I go to the park now? c a few
a was eating d a lot of
b have eaten 15 My aunt’s baby one kilo this month.
c have been eating a puts on
d eat b has put on
8 I can’t go to the gym. I for my exam yet. c was putting on
a didn’t study d has been putting on
b haven’t been studying
c haven’t studied
d am not studying
16 Does the sports club offer different sports? d a lot
a many 17 If you well lately, you should see a doctor.
b a little a didn’t feel
c much b haven’t felt
c aren’t feeling 19 I haven’t exercised I finished high school.
d haven’t been feeling a for
18 We must avoid eating food with too fat so as to b recently
increase our life expectancy. c since
a a few d still
b much 20 We were late for our class because there was
c any traffic on the road.
d many a a little
b a few
c many
d a lot of
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Quiz 4
1 Web blogs are an idea. They let people share their
9 A satnav is a useful for people who tend to lose
experiences with others.
their way.
a explosive
a access
b inspirational
b device
c industrial
c engine
d initial
d process
2 Most inventors are quite people.
10 The main attraction of a laptop is that it is so
a postponed
you can take it anywhere.
b extraordinary
a imaginative
c galactic
b portable
d reactive
c reusable
3 Don’t forget your password if you want to to d digital
our website.
11 There was a(n) in the computer room yesterday.
a blast off
a revolution
b resolve to
b process
c log in
c explosion
d set up
d stage
4 The Internet has the way people communicate
12 The company is well-known for the of
around the world.
vacuum cleaners.
a industrialised
a brochure
b excelled
b manufacture
c revolutionised
c tower
d reacted
d power
5 Do you know who first up with the idea of
travelling to other planets? 13 We asked the sales assistant to how the
a came machine works.
b hooked a demonstrate
c set b design
d backed c develop
6 It’s difficult to get any work done when the goes d invent
off unexpectedly. 14 Don’t forget to your work just in case
a power supply something goes wrong with the
b private enterprise computer. a back up
c home cinema b switch off
d space programme c install
7 One of the main for the job is a degree in d pay off
Space Technology. 15 The new product is still in the first of
a appliances its development.
b requirements a gadget
c improvements b stage
d developments c ground
8 Which do you think has changed our d scheme
lives the most? 16 The technician didn’t take long to the printer
a invention to the network.
b Internet a think of
c astronaut b save up
d copy c hook up
d go on
17 You can use a tablet without using a or a 19 She tried to stay calm when the paper got stuck
mouse. in the .
a robot a headset
b programme b cellar
c rocket c printer
d keyboard d business
18 What was their initial when you told them what 20 Does your computer have a large ?
you’re designing? a device
a curiosity b innovation
b supply c screen
c research d scanner
d reaction
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Gramar
1 I think I a new computer this year. 9 Please call Thomas you get home.
a will need a until
b am needing b the moment
c will have needed c as soon
d have needed d by the time
2 see that 3D film tonight? 10 I’m going shopping. some paper
a You will for the printer?
b Are you going to a Will I be getting
c Have you b Will I have got
d Will you have c Am I going to get
3 Here’s an email from Jim. I back later. d Shall I get
a will write 11 The manager will his report this time tomorrow.
b am writing
a be presenting
c will have written
b present
d write
c have presented
4 Brian’s flight will have landed we get to the d have been presenting
airport.
a until 12 delivered the new dishwasher by the end
b by the time of the week?
c the moment a Will they have been
d as soon as b Will they
c Did they
5 The new IT magazine is out. you a copy?
d Will they have
a Am I going to buy
b Shall I buy 13 How get to work tomorrow?
c Am I buying a do they
d Will I have bought b are they going to
6 It’ll be a long time before she another c are they
useless gadget. d will they have
a buys 14 I’m sure it easy to install the program.
b will buy a won’t be
c will be buying b won’t have been
d is going to buy c isn’t being
7 What with this old keyboard? d was going to be
a shall we do 15 He won’t stop trying he finds a way to repair
b will we have done the machine.
c we are going to do a until
d did we do b when
8 I the information by 2 o’clock. c by the time
a download d after
b am downloading
c downloaded
d will have downloaded
16 They each other for five years by the end of the year. known c will be
a will know knowing d knew
b will have 17 Bill to sell his games console.
a won’t 19 I the scanner again this afternoon, so you
b isn’t going can switch it off.
c won’t be a don’t use
d shall not b won’t be using
18 You all the work by Friday. You’ve still got so c won’t have used
much to get through. d would use
a aren’t doing 20 Sorry! I’ve broken your mp3 player. I promise
b don’t do I you a new one.
c won’t be doing a will have bought
d won’t have done b am buying
c will buy
d buy
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Quiz 5
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
4 She became known the ‘Queen of Pop’. it 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
finding someone suitable to take her . a person happy?
a expedition a fortunes
b partnership b accomplishments
c mind c possessions
d place d steps
6 When we found out how dishonest William was, we 14 Judy is a very woman. She never talks
never business with him again. about her achievements.
a did a infamous
b made b faulty
c set c best-selling
d took d modest
7 Do you know who the richest woman the planet 15 I don’t think anyone has a truly character.
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 16 The non-profit organisation bought some where
to 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

17 Rosemary’s natural as an artist was obvious. 19 Justin is an up and musician who’s sure to set
She 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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Gramar
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
d be able have c would
2 You be late for the job interview. It won’t make have d has to
a 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 d would
a 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 11 You go out tonight if you prefer to stay home.
in 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? the company.
Mine 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
6 John into partnership with his wife’s brother, but a taxi later.
I’m 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
7 You your own business until you’re sure that you’ll on 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
15 You to be more careful. You keep c must
losing important papers. d ought
a should 16 My keys aren’t in my bag. I them on my desk.
b are able a was able to leave
b could have left 18 You really watch this DVD. It’s so funny.
c would leave a must
d would have left b might
17 What do you think? take the job? c would
a Should I d have
b Would I 19 Andy us his opinion at the meeting, but he
c Am I able was off sick.
d Do I have a must give
b may give
c would have given
d was able to give
20 It must really hard for them to set up a
business in a foreign country.
a to be
b have been
c can be
d was
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Quiz 6
1 The painting was a(n) of the queen’s family.
9 Lynette’s father is a(n) on Ancient
a depiction
Greek History.
b infection
a dawn
c direction
b document
d repetition
c king
2 The king’s army won the to save their city. d expert
a excavation
10 The scientist believes the documents are .
b fight
a authentic
c thirst
b theoretical
d past
c artificial
3 Historians say some ancient civilisations because d proven
of disease.
11 After two in power, the government’s
a dated back
unfair decisions caused a revolution.
b died out
a ages
c passed down
b historians
d blew up
c conclusions
4 The objects found in the pyramid helped d decades
researchers discover the of the mummies.
12 When the archaeologist died mysteriously, his
a autobiography
colleagues were afraid to the project.
b proof
a die out
c identity
b dig up
d analysis
c set off
5 It’s easy to about the past, but you need d take over
evidence to prove what happened.
13 Do you have any to support your theory?
a conclude
a conclusions
b liberate
b equipment
c theorise
c proof
d analyse
d positions
6 Who put this ridiculous idea?
14 My history teacher’s knowledge of events
a forward
is amazing.
b off
a objective
c back
b subjective
d onto
c satisfactory
7 Who uncovered the to break into the d historical
Archaeological Museum?
15 This palace back to the 4th century BC.
a concept a sets
b illustration b dates
c revolution c passes
d plot d takes
8 The explorer was a short man of slim . 16 She felt great when she finished the biography.
a background a evidence
b build b conclusion
c fracture c satisfaction
d humour d humour
17 Where did they the dinosaur skull? a set up
©
b set off 19 Some traditions have been to younger
c die out generations for hundreds of years.
d dig up a dug up
18 The tests revealed proof that the mummy was a b set off
young girl. c passed down
a conclusive d taken over
b informative 20 Greece is well-known for its temples where people
c fictional worshipped their gods in times.
d extinct a ancient
b enlightened
c antiquity
d theoretical
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Gramar
1 The museum is guarded at night, ? 8 Goodness! must have left the door open.
a doesn’t it a Somebody
b isn’t it b Nobody
c will it c Anything
d was it d Nothing
2 He managed to complete the investigation by . 9 That’s my pen he’s using. Yes, I’m sure it’s .
a yourself a yours
b itself b mine
c himself c my
d myself d its
3 They had for weeks before they found the 10 She should try to find the answers and not copy
ancient coins. her classmates’ work.
a dug a himself
b be digging b yourselves
c been digging c herself
d dig d myself
4 Did the students enjoy on the tour? 11 They looked in all the rooms, but the
a yourself documents were to be found.
b itself a nobody
c ourselves b nowhere
d themselves c nothing
5 There isn’t enough proof of her identity, ? d anywhere
a isn’t there 12 Let’s watch the documentary about the fall of
b does it Rome, ?
c is there a shall we
d wasn’t it b won’t we
6 The archaeologist a fortune by the time he retired c do we
in 1947. d aren’t we
a had been making 13 The children showed tickets before entering the
b had made archaeological site.
c was making a hers
d is making b theirs
7 I wanted to visit Stonehenge because I so c their
much about it. d its
a was hearing 14 The tourists walking for very long when
b am hearing it started to rain.
c had heard a hadn’t
d have been hearing b hadn’t been
c were
d are
15 Behave yourselves when you meet the new c won’t you
history teacher, ? d didn’t you
a don’t you 16 I’m going to take my camera tomorrow so Karen needn’t
b do you take .
a hers 18 Don’t forget to lock the door, ?
b mine a won’t you
c its b do you
d theirs c will you
d shall you
19 How long to find the site before you gave up?
a you were trying
b had you been trying
c you had been trying
d are you trying
20 Everyone is ready for the history test, ?
a does it
17 Had she much research before 1995? b aren’t they
a did c is it
b done d don’t they
c be doing
d doing
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Quiz 7
1 Our car was damaged by the which fell
9 A severe weather was issued on the
during the storm.
radio this morning.
a aftershock
a line
b hail
b warning
c hurricane
d lava c cloud
d scale
2 The city was built on a line so it’s not surprising
that it experiences many earthquakes. 10 Thunderstorms play with the power supply to
a deep the town.
b flash a havoc
c fault b lightning
d tidal c wildfire
3 We could hardly see the path in front of us in the d nature
because the snow was so heavy. 11 The earthquake was only 4.5 on the Richter , so
a blizzard there wasn’t much damage to property.
b landslide a intensity
c eruption b magnitude
d tornado c force
4 Everybody ran for their lives when the lava down d scale
the sides of the volcano. 12 This area of the country is suffering from
a covered because most of its farmland was destroyed by
b flowed the recent floods.
c erupted a earthquake
d dropped b drought
5 The plane was unable to land because the airport c famine
was in the of the hurricane. d twister
a head 13 People had been warned about the volcanic
b eye eruption in advance, so they weren’t surprised
c flow what happened.
d peak a from
6 Tornadoes differ normal storms because in b by
a tornado the wind moves in a circle. c of
a than d for
b in 14 Several coastal villages were destroyed by the huge
c from
waves when the reached the island.
d by
a ash
7 Scientists were doing research the causes b avalanche
of landslides when the disaster occurred. c tsunami
a of d drought
b to
c for 15 After a night of severe weather conditions,
d on the whole city was covered ice and snow.
a of
8 Rob is a pleasure to work with. He’s always a
b under
of sunshine.
c within
a wave
d with
b head
c ray
d flood

16 The authorities have been under with calls for 19 Most of the plants in our garden died due to
help since the disaster struck. the sudden drop temperature.
a dropped a off
b covered b for
c snowed c in
d surprised d on
17 A supervolcano eruption could threaten the of 20 One of the forest saved a family of bears
our planet. when he stopped a fire from reaching their cave.
a survival a quantities
b casualty b rangers
c destruction c authorities
d hotspot d organisations
18 Olga is so earth. She never pretends to be
something that she isn’t.
a in the
b into
c down to
d through the
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1 The snow wasn’t we’d expected it to be. 7 There is a risk of flooding close to the river
a more heavy than anywhere else.
b as heavy as a higher
c the heaviest b the highest
d heavier c high
2 We can’t afford on holiday to New York. d as high as
a going 8 George has always been interested in about
b to go natural disasters.
c went a write
d go b to write
3 They were brave rescuers that they risked their own c writing
lives to save us. d is writing
a so 9 It was earthquake Asia had ever experienced.
b too a as bad as
c such b worse
d such a c the worst
4 I wish I hadn’t forgotten the weather forecast d worst
before I left home. 10 You had better not too close to the volcano.
a checking a get
b to check b to get
c checked c getting
d check d got
5 Out of all the rangers, John is prepared to 11 The farmhouse was away for us to see through
deal with a wildfire. the storm.
a least a far too
b less b too far
c little c far enough
d the least d enough far
6 I’d rather home and watch a DVD than drive to 12 I stop in the sea at the beginning of winter.
the cinema in this thunderstorm. a to swim
a staying b to swimming
b to staying c swim
c stay d swimming
d to stay
13 The ranger wouldn’t allow us in the forest. c to camp
a camp d camping
b to camping 14 The more ice there is on the road, the risk of
©
accidents. 17 The residents tried as as they could to
a as great as protect their properties.
b the greater a hard
c the greatest b hardly
d more great c hardest
15 The building was damaged because the owners hadn’t d hard enough
spent money on making it earthquake resistant. 18 I watched interesting documentary on natural
a enough disasters last night.
b too much a a so
c such b an enough
d many c such an
16 It’s no good about who’s going to come first. d a too
Just do the best you can. 19 Unfortunately, there wasn’t enough time
a to worry the village.
b to worrying a them evacuate
c worry b evacuating
d worrying c evacuate
d to evacuate
20 He was too tired to walk any through the snow.
a further
b far
c farthest
d the furthest
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Quiz 8
1 The beautiful photographs and interesting articles
9 She is a well-known TV talk show who
have attracted a wide who buy this magazine
interviews a wide variety of personalities.
regularly. a subscription
a host
b readership
b reporter
c article
d measurement c cameraman
d correspondent
2 Tim wasn't enough to be a correspondent so
he became a newsreader instead. 10 I read an interesting of Jamie Oliver’s
a adventurous new cookery book. It sounds really good.
b satisfying a title
c risky b commentary
d usual c bestseller
3 I haven’t received this month’s of my d review
favourite magazine yet. 11 I called the TV channel and left a message for
a article the director to ring me .
b headline a back
c issue b for
d makeover c out
4 I tuned to the radio station just in time to hear d through
the weather report. 12 The journalists were on yesterday so there was
a up no news on TV all day.
b in a flash
c round b strike
d along c content
5 Clara thought her article was brilliant but the d report
newspaper refused to put it on the front page. 13 The author was delighted when a famous
a author finally agreed to print his book.
b editor a critic
c presenter b publisher
d columnist
c newsagent
6 Websites and blogs are two kinds of electronic . d journalist
a press
14 I can’t watch any more episodes of this . It is
b print
so boring!
c media
a advertisement
d supplement
b documentary
7 Sam has a weekly about pets in the c soap opera
local newspaper.
d manuscript
a photo
b column 15 The sound tested the reporter’s
c adventure microphones before the interview.
d journal a volume
b producer
8 The publisher is going to bring an adaptation
of the book for children. c politician
a out d engineer
b up
c through
d for

16 There were so many magazines that it was hard 19 She’s had an active interest in since she
to
got her first camera at the age of ten.
out only one to buy.
a footage
a bring b quizzes
b ring
c photography
c act
d writing
d pick
20 A lot of people think that reporters travel the
17 My parents didn’t want me to become a writer at world to get close to the , but most of the
first, but eventually I them round. time they are at their desks.
a tuned a gossip
b rang b action
c picked c celebrity
d brought d globe
18 I’d like to have an interesting and job.
a economic
b reporting
c trading
d fulfilling
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7 It is expected that lots of copies of the
1 This autobiography by a popular TV celebrity
new magazine .
in 1999.
a were sold
a is written
b will sell
b has written
c will be sold
c was written
d will have sold
d will be written
8 that some celebrities prefer to keep
2 It having a blog is a good way to advertise
their private lives out of the media.
a business.
a They are being known
a is thought that
b It is knowing
b is thinking of
c They are known
c thinks that
d It is known
d was thought to
9 The famous couple left the theatre by the
3 You can’t enter the studio while the programme .
back door to avoid by the reporters.
a was filmed
a to be seen
b filmed
b having been seen
c has filmed
c seeing
d is being filmed
d being seen
4 The politician walked out because the interviewer
10 He has always been considered one of the
her too many personal questions.
greatest actors in Britain.
a asking
a being
b was asking
b to be
c was being asked
c will be
d had been asked
d is
5 These photos with a forty-year-old camera.
11 This magazine in over twenty languages.
a were taken
a is printed
b were taking
b is printing
c will be taken
c will print
d being taken
d being printed
6 After the newspaper over by the new owners,
12 The documentary must before the rainy
some of the journalists lost their jobs.
season begins.
a will be taken
a be finished
b has taken
b to be finished
c had been taken
c be finishing
d took
d being finished
13 The actor’s clothes by a well-known designer c have been made
in Paris. d to be made
a are making 14 Viewers are going for their opinions on the new TV
b have made channel.
a to ask 17 I a year’s subscription to the magazine as
b to be asked a present from my aunt.
c to asking a gave
d be asked b being given
15 Articles from the website can to help students c have been given
with their homework. d has given
a use 18 The new programme broadcast in the
b be used mornings as it is aimed at the unemployed.
c will be used a will be
d be using b will
16 Coronation Street is known the longest-running c was
soap opera on British TV. d being
a it is 19 The filming of the series is expected next month.
b being a being completed
c be b will be completed
d to be c to be completed
d to have completed
20 The story was so important that it had by one
of the radio station’s top reporters.
a be covered
b to be covered
c was covered
d to cover
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Quiz 9
1 Do you believe that money is people’s main
9 Most of the workers who were made found
for working?
new jobs quickly.
a application
a unemployed
b bonus
b available
c promotion
c redundant
d motivation
d unworkable
2 Hilda was promoted to manager after only a few
10 Patrick cooks in his free time and at work. He’s a(n)
months with the company.
chef.
a volunteer
a professional
b assistant
b dead-end
c amateur
c unemployed
d helper
d high-risk
3 Vanessa had to get used to sleeping at different times
11 The sales assistant got the for stealing
when she began working at the hospital.
goods from the shop.
a shifts
a walk out
b perks
b lay off
c works
c sack
d assignments
d fire
4 I don’t think it’s fair that some people get monthly
12 My grandfather last year. Now he can do
which are higher than what many people earn in
all the things he didn’t have time for before.
a whole year.
a hired
a costs
b fired
b wages
c retired
c incentives
d arrested
d salaries
13 I rang my friend Susan to her on getting a
5 The manager blames the economic crisis the cut
new job.
in wages.
a interview
a by
b congratulate
b for
c succeed
c to
d question
d with
14 She might the job offer because the salary
6 The model’s contracts are organised through her .
isn’t very good.
a agent
a take on
b worker
b reject
c candidate
c revolt
d speaker
d walk out
7 The artist was so by his work that he had no time
15 A company car is one of the of John’s new job.
for his family.
a bonuses
a focused
b references
b passionate
c perks
c fond
d offers
d obsessed
16 I would like to thank you on of the staff for
8 Have you tried searching for job online?
your service to our organisation.
a pensions
a behalf
b employers
b place
c vacancies
c speaker
d spaces
d position

17 The manager said that the business was doing 19 When the bus drivers went on , many
very well and that he would new staff in the people had problems getting to work.
new year. a deadline
a care about b debt
b take on c strike
c lay off d benefit
d take with
20 There are many young people out work
18 The company is planning to a new series of in our area.
products in the shops this autumn. a about
a work b in
b hire c of
c launch d for
d withdraw
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1 The manager asked me how long unemployed.

9 Maxine’s colleague insisted for the meal.
a had I been
a on paying
b am I
b to pay
c I had been
c of paying
d have I been
d that pay
2 Nick us that he’d applied for a new job.
10 Sophie promised anyone about the report.
a asked
a she doesn’t tell
b said
c told b not to tell
d suggested c that not telling
d to not tell
3 Dorothy advised me my own business.
a starting 11 Frank accused me stealing money from
b to start his drawer.
c that I start a for
d I would start b to
c of
4 The manager asked me work immediately.
d on
a can I start
b could I start 12 I asked the secretary where the next day.
c to start a was the meeting going to be
d if I will start b is the meeting
c the meeting was going to be
5 They said the sales figures had dropped .
d the meeting be
a next month
b previous month 13 Pat said that use the company
c the month car that weekend.
d that month a he could
6 Mr Jones denied the documents from my desk. b he can
a stealing c could he
b to steal d will he
c had stolen 14 Helen refused anyone discuss the
d of stealing economic crisis at her party.
7 Bob’s boss told him late for work again. a letting
a to not be b to let
b not to be c of letting
c to be not d she let
d don’t be 15 The businessman that he would be retiring.
8 The news report said that there would be a public a told
transport strike . b apologised
a one day before c said
b next day d congratulated
c one day ago
d the following day
16 Ann asked Paul when those files. c he would be using
a would he be using d he be using
b would he use 17 Brian apologised so rude on the phone.
a to be 19 Linda asked Dan if all night.
b being a had he been working
c that he is b will he be working
d for being c he had been working
18 I Fiona if she was getting a pay rise. d he will have worked
a promised 20 The manager told Sally that she her
b accused work properly.
c asked a will do
d denied b had to do
c had done
d was doing
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Quiz 10
1 Could you go to the travel and pick up our
9 It’s best to explore the area on foot because it’s
tickets for the tour?
too difficult to drive any kind of over it.
a site
a train
b pass
b cruise
c blog
c plane
d agency
d vehicle
2 We wanted to taste the local on our visit to France,
10 After the group their tents, they sat around
but the menu was all in French so we didn’t know
the campfire and told stories.
what to choose.
a put up
a currency
b dropped
b cuisine
off c checked
c scenery
in d got on
d architecture
11 If you go on a of the island, you’ll see all
3 They were exhausted when they reached their final
the beautiful sights.
after travelling all day.
a voyage
a destination
b coach tour
b journey
c cruise
c departure
d backpack
d resort
12 My secretary organised our plane tickets and found
4 My parents came to me off when I went on my first for us at a small family hotel.
school trip. a sightseeing
a set b camping
b get c accommodation
c see d positions
d put 13 The region is quite and some of the highest
5 The roof of the temple was supported by lots peaks are covered with snow all year round.
of stone . a tropical
a columns b mountainous
b architects c worthwhile
c tours d mythical
d glaciers 14 I was really looking forward to my holiday so I
6 You can get Europe by train quite cheaply with a couldn’t wait to on the train for Rome.
student travel pass. a board
a around b get
b off c put
c on d land
d away 15 I printed out my pass at home so I didn’t
7 A of traditional stone cottages, which used to have to wait in line at the airport.
be fishermen’s homes, were opposite the beach. a hiking
a range b holiday
b row c coach
c track d boarding
d way 16 Part of our six-week included an exciting
8 Have you ever spent your holidays at a in cruise around the Greek islands.
Spain? a itinerary
a resort b destination
b formation c display
c programme d travel
d fault
17 After we at the hotel, the owner offered us a 19 The taxi driver picked me up at the hotel and
welcome drink. me off at the airport.
a set out a set
b got around b dropped
c checked in c saw
d put up d put
18 It’s interesting to get off the track and explore 20 It’s very difficult to get in a foreign country
places where tour companies don’t usually go. when you don’t speak the language.
a bumpy a off
b peaceful b around
c beaten c up
d stony d away
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1 If only we to the weather forecast before we set 8 If they had left their rubbish at the camping
off. site, they the owner.
a listened a annoy
b will listen b would have annoyed
c had listened c might annoy
d would listen d annoyed
2 As you aren’t a vegetarian, you’ll love the food at 9 If there isn’t enough snow on the hills, we skiing
that restaurant. this weekend.
a if a don’t go
b providing b won’t go
c supposing c wouldn’t have gone
d long as d hadn’t gone
3 If I you, I wouldn’t go hiking alone in such a 10 John wishes his parents him go on holiday with
dangerous place. his friends.
a am a let
b will be b have let
c were c would let
d might be d are letting
4 Paul is richer than we think, he won’t be able to 11 Unless you spicy food, be careful what you
afford a luxury cruise. eat in Morocco.
a When a will like
b If b like
c Unless c had liked
d Provided d liked
5 You a wonderful time if you had come to 12 Remember to take a map. you could get lost.
Portugal with us. a Provided
a will have b Supposing
b had had c If only
c would have d Otherwise
d would have had 13 Jack would complain about the heat if he
6 I wish I such an expensive place to stay. here now.
a didn’t choose a is
b hadn’t chosen b would be
c won’t choose c were
d wouldn’t have chosen d has been
7 Supposing you a lot of money, where would 14 If you want to find a cheap flight, early.
you go? a book
a won b booked
b will win c have booked
c would win d will book
d have won
15 They on a river cruise if they’d had more time. c went
a could have gone d had gone
b can go 16 If the weather had been better, you walking beside the
lake now. 18 If Ted to do anything adventurous, he’ll relax by
a will be the pool.
b are a didn’t want
c would be b doesn’t want
d were c won’t want
17 he loses his passport, how will he be able d wouldn’t have wanted
to get home? 19 Provided that you some money with you, you
a As long as can buy souvenirs at the market.
b Unless a will take
c I wish b had taken
d Supposing c would take
d take
20 I wish I the language well enough to
communicate with the locals.
a know
b would know
c knew
d will know
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Quiz 11
1 The students visited the haunted house under the
9 She didn’t have a(n) because she couldn’t
of their teacher.
remember where she was on the night of the crime.
a supervision
a alibi
b arrest
b memorabilia
c fire
c verdict
d evidence
d proof
2 The Johnson brothers were found of the theft of
10 I’m going to make a about my noisy neighbours.
a police car.
a defence
a involved
b law
b guilty
c complaint
c free
d prosecution
d responsible
11 When Ronald realised there was so much
3 No reporters were allowed into the while
evidence against him he decided to guilty.
the politicians were on trial.
a pass
a jail
b find
b museum
c plead
c police station
d pay
d court house
12 Being given a warning from the judge, Martha
4 When the policemen realised they’d arrested an
promised to and never do anything wrong
innocent man, they removed the .
again. a get away with it
a scenes
b plead innocent
b decisions
c break the law
c handcuffs
d mend her ways
d cases
5 Oh, no! We’ve been ! Everything’s gone. 13 The burglar didn’t leave any for the police.
a stolen a motives
b robbed b convicts
c served c clues
d murdered d scenes
6 Everyone was surprised when the wealthy man 14 It’s the law to take something that doesn’t
was caught in the supermarket. belong to you.
a stealing a car a against
b dropping litter b within
c shoplifting c under
d fighting crime d from
7 Bill had to do six month’s community as 15 He’s had a(n) of being a troublemaker since
punishment for doing graffiti. he was a teenager.
a record a excuse
b service b attention
c sentence c reputation
d trial d release
8 The government hopes to crime more effectively 16 The was very serious when he sentenced
by employing more police officers. the murderer to twenty-five years in jail.
a break a judge
b prove b witness
c commit c policeman
d tackle d lawyer
17 The sword on the wall of the castle may have been the that the prince used to kill his brother.
a clue 19 Reporters are often the first people to arrive
b motive at a crime scene.
c weapon a between
d punishment b of
18 The got into the flat through the balcony c in
door and took all the valuables while the d among
family was sleeping. 20 Our parents found out that we were responsible
a investigator the graffiti.
b burglar a of
c detective b for
d pickpocket c to
d with
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1 There’s the detective found the clues. 8 The hotel manager, has been working here for
a which years, said there had never been a burglary before.
b who a that
c whose b which
d she c where
2 The post office in Midtown, was robbed yesterday, d who
is opposite my school. 9 Thank goodness! The paintings from the
a who museum were found yesterday.
b that a stealing
c where b to steal
d which c stolen
3 The staff in the bank acted bravely d that stole
during the robbery. 10 She’s the girl the teacher saw doing graffiti.
a worked a that
b were working b which
c working c where
d which work d whose
4 The woman bag had been stolen 11 Is this the case they have been trying to solve
was extremely upset. for years?
a her a -
b whose b who
c which c where
d that d when
5 in his jail cell, he spent his time trying to find 12 that my car had been stolen, I phoned
ways to escape. the police.
a Locking a I realise
b Locked b To realise
c To lock c Realised
d He locked d Realising
6 Before the building, the guard checked that all the 13 The police equipment in this museum is
doors and windows were locked. the largest collection in the UK.
a leaving a displayed
b to leave b displaying
c left c to display
d be leaving d that display
7 They’re the brothers the police arrested 14 That’s the young man the shop
for the murder. assistant accused of stealing CDs.
a when a which
b whose b whose
c- c who
d which d when
15 The castle to be haunted is one of the oldest d they say
in the country. 16 My mum works next door to the bank the thieves tried to
a say rob.
b saying a who
c said b where
c whose 18 I’m sure that’s the place the accident happened.
d - a which
17 The wall around the property was supposed to b who
keep burglars out. c where
a building d when
b to build 19 After the evidence, the detective
c be built solved the crime.
d built a studying
b studied
c study
d to study
20 The year Alcatraz Prison closed was a
historic moment for San Francisco.
a where
b when
c who
d which
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1 Valerie refuses to wear shoes to work
9 Judy is such a that she buys everything
because they’re uncomfortable.
she likes.
a expensive
a shoplifter
b high-heeled
b shopper
c baggy
c shop window
d smart
d shopaholic
2 I bought some jewellery and other to brighten up
10 The clothes shop is closing at the end of the month
my old outfit.
so they have great on everything.
a fabrics
a refunds
b leggings
b bargains
c designs
c purchases
d accessories
d discounts
3 Susan is very rich and only shops at boutiques.
11 If this skirt is too big, I could for you.
a exclusive
a try it on
b ugly
b put it on
c cheap
c take it in
d attached
d dress it up
4 There were so many people in the shop that it
12 Keep the in case you want to return the dress.
was difficult to look at the of clothes.
a brochure
a shop window
b receipt
b aisle
c catalogue
c catwalk
d label
d range
13 I’d recommend Marco’s, where they sell clothes for
5 As soon as Justin gets home, he takes his
all occasions at prices.
heavy boots to relax.
a affordable
a in
b casual
b off
c glamorous
c up
d ridiculous
d out
14 The model tripped and fell as she was
6 That colour really doesn’t you. In fact, it makes
walking down the .
you look ill.
a catalogue
a fit
b collection
b match
c catwalk
c go
d label
d suit
15 This dress is hard to because the buttons are on
7 Mandy likes to when she goes out on
the back.
special occasions.
a take up
a dress up
b dress up
b wear out
c take in
c take off
d do up
d do up
16 My sister offered to let me her skirt for
8 I prefer to buy good quality trainers that don’t
the interview.
too quickly.
a afford
a try on
b hire
b take up
c collect
c put on
d borrow
d wear out
17 The shop assistant refused to give me a(n) for the shirt so I’m stuck with something I don’t like. a
return 19 Kim always buys designer clothes. She
b refund loves being .
c exchange a affordable
d price b exclusive
18 Have you seen his new summer ? The c fashionable
colours are wonderful. d popular
a collection 20 These shoes look ridiculous, but I’m sure they’ll
b quantity be popular with some of fashion who’ll wear
c fashion anything new.
d brochure a models
b designers
c followers
d trends
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1 My parents are rather strict and under no circumstances 8 Why don’t you get your trousers ? They’re far
me to wear ripped jeans. too long.
a they don’t allow a shortening
b don’t they allow b shortened
c do they allow c to shorten
d they do allow d shorter
2 It’s about time you taking care of your appearance. 9 It’s high time Amy her own clothes.
a started a to iron
b start b ironed
c should start c irons
d starting d will iron
3 We don’t have a car so we . 10 Nancy wants to redecorate the boutique.
a get our shopping delivered She’s decided .
b delivered our shopping a painted it
c have delivered our shopping b will have it
d get delivered our shopping painted c to have it
4 Never in his life such ridiculous clothes. painted d is having it
a he has seen painted
b he sees 11 Where your shoes mended?
c he had seen a you have got
d had he seen b have you
5 Mrs Johnson had her bag while she was c do you get
trying on shoes. d you are getting
a stolen 12 Not only a well-known hairdresser, but he was
b stole also a model.
c stealing a did he
d to steal b was he
6 Not only her own clothes, but she also sells c he was
them on the Internet. d has been
a she has made 13 The shop owner had her whole shop in the fire.
b does she make a destroyed
c she makes b destroying
d making c to destroy
7 Sophia the flowers picked up for the d was destroyed
fashion show yet. 14 By the end of next week, Oliver his suit made
a is having for the show.
b has got a had had
c hasn’t had b will have had
d doesn’t have c has had
d will he have
15 are you going to wear my jeans again. d Under no circumstances
a Not only 16 Not only the cheapest boots I’ve seen, but they’re also
b Never before the most comfortable.
c It’s about time
a they are 18 My mum our clothes ironed before
b are being she started work.
c are they a didn’t have to use
d they were b haven’t got
17 It’s about time I a haircut. c didn’t use to have
a had d weren’t
b having 19 Is she going for the party?
c have a to have her nails done
d will have b to have done her nails
c having her nails done
d her nails have done
20 It’s high time designers more practical
styles of clothing.
a produce
b they produce
c will produce
d produced
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