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Listen to someone speak about their childhood in Scotland in the 1930s.Read the statements below:A In the 1930s, my family lived in a village in Scotland. B We didn’t have a TV but we listened to the radio every morning. C The school was six miles from our house. D We walked to school every day. E When I was 14, I left school. F I went to the cinema in our village every Saturday afternoon. G My family left Scotland when I was 15 and moved to England. H I often go back to the village in Scotland.
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You will hear five short recordings (A–E).Before each recording you will have one minute to read the questions.You will have time after each recording to answer the questions. You will hear each recording only once.
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Recording B Listen to an interview with a man called Bob Kessler.Read the statements below.1 A Bob Kessler has a wife and daughter. B Bob Kessler has two sons. C Bob Kessler is a bachelor. D Bob Kessler was married before.2 A Bob Kessler is English. B Bob Kessler lives in West Hills California, USA. C Bob Kessler’s wife isn’t American, she’s British. D Bob Kessler is American but he lives in England.3 A Bob Kessler writes two or three books a year. B Bob Kessler writes travel books about England and other European countries. C Bob Kessler’s job is selling books in Italy and France. D Bob Kessler likes Italy and France more than the USA.4 A Bob Kessler’s wife works at a school in England. B Bob Kessler’s daughter has many English friends. C Bob Kessler never drinks tea without milk. D Bob Kessler always drives his daughter to school.
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Recording C Listen to a telephone conversation between two people preparing to go on a trip.Read the statements below. A Neil asks Lucy to pack his black shoes. B They are going to do a lot of sightseeing. C Neil doesn’t think it will rain. D Lucy suggests they pack some smart clothes. E They are planning to hire a car when they arrive. F They are going to a country where everyone speaks English. G Lucy doesn’t think they should pack sun cream. H Neil is going to the airport now. I Lucy will phone Neil if she thinks of anything else. J They’re going to meet at the airport at 5 o’clock.
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Recording D Listen to a woman talking about her shop.Read the statements below. A Denise has owned the shop for two years. B She lives next door to the shop. C Most of the things she sells are handmade. D She sells some ceramics imported from Greece and Portugal. E The interviewer likes the Japanese dresses in the shop.F The shop also sells kitchen equipment like washing machines. G A lot of the jewellery is made by local artists. H Denise would like to move somewhere else. I Unfortunately, it’s noisy because it is on a busy high street. J Denise would like to have richer customers, rather than the students who come into the shop.
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Recording E Listen to a conversation in which a woman is checking out of a hotel.Read the statements below. A The receptionist asked the guest how she was going to pay her bill. B The guest took the telephone from room 603. C The guest asked about a charge for $120. D The receptionist asked why she had used the telephone. E The receptionist suggested that she should phone her husband. F The guest told the receptionist he was crazy. G The guest insisted on seeing the hotel manager at once. H The receptionist explained that the hotel manager was having his lunch. I The receptionist invited the guest to have lunch with the hotel manager. J The guest agreed to meet the hotel manager at two thirty.
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Mark the four statements which are correct.
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In the 1930s, my family lived in a village in Scotland.
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We didn’t have a TV but we listened to the radio every morning.
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The school was six miles from our house.
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We walked to school every day.
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When I was 14, I left school.
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I went to the cinema in our village every Saturday afternoon.
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My family left Scotland when I was 15 and moved to England.
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I often go back to the village in Scotland.
Correct Answer(s)
A. In the 1930s, my family lived in a village in Scotland.
C. The school was six miles from our house.
E. When I was 14, I left school.
G. My family left Scotland when I was 15 and moved to England.Explanation
The correct statements are: In the 1930s, my family lived in a village in Scotland. The school was six miles from our house. When I was 14, I left school. My family left Scotland when I was 15 and moved to England. These statements provide information about the time period, location, and personal experiences of the speaker and their family.Rate this question:
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Bob Kessler has a wife and daughter.
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Bob Kessler has two sons.
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Bob Kessler is a bachelor.
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Bob Kessler was married before.
Correct Answer
A. Bob Kessler has a wife and daughter.Explanation
Based on the given information, it is stated that Bob Kessler has a wife and daughter. This implies that he is not a bachelor and has a family. The fact that he has two sons does not contradict this information, as it is possible for him to have both sons and a wife and daughter. There is no information provided about whether Bob Kessler was married before, so this statement cannot be confirmed or denied. Therefore, the correct answer is that Bob Kessler has a wife and daughter.Rate this question:
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Bob Kessler is English.
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Bob Kessler lives in West Hills California, USA.
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Bob Kessler’s wife isn’t American, she’s British.
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Bob Kessler is American but he lives in England.
Correct Answer
D. Bob Kessler is American but he lives in England.Explanation
The given information states that Bob Kessler is English, lives in West Hills California, USA, and his wife is British. However, it also states that Bob Kessler is American but lives in England. Therefore, the correct answer is that Bob Kessler is American but he lives in England, as it is the only statement that aligns with all the given information.Rate this question:
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Bob Kessler writes two or three books a year.
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Bob Kessler writes travel books about England and other European countries.
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Bob Kessler’s job is selling books in Italy and France.
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Bob Kessler likes Italy and France more than the USA.
Correct Answer
B. Bob Kessler writes travel books about England and other European countries.Explanation
The correct answer is "Bob Kessler writes travel books about England and other European countries." This can be inferred from the statement "Bob Kessler writes two or three books a year" and the statement "Bob Kessler writes travel books about England and other European countries." These two statements together suggest that Bob Kessler's books are focused on travel and specifically on England and other European countries.Rate this question:
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Bob Kessler’s wife works at a school in England.
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Bob Kessler’s daughter has many English friends.
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Bob Kessler never drinks tea without milk.
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Bob Kessler always drives his daughter to school.
Correct Answer
B. Bob Kessler’s daughter has many English friends.Explanation
Bob Kessler's daughter having many English friends suggests that Bob Kessler has some connection or involvement with England. This could explain why his wife works at a school in England and why he always drives his daughter to school. It is possible that Bob Kessler's daughter made friends with English students while attending school in England, or perhaps Bob Kessler himself has some ties to England that have influenced his daughter's friendships.Rate this question:
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Mark the four statements which are correct.
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A Neil asks Lucy to pack his black shoes.
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B They are going to do a lot of sightseeing.
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C Neil doesn’t think it will rain.
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D Lucy suggests they pack some smart clothes.
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E They are planning to hire a car when they arrive.
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F They are going to a country where everyone speaks English.
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G Lucy doesn’t think they should pack sun cream.
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H Neil is going to the airport now.
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I Lucy will phone Neil if she thinks of anything else.
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J They’re going to meet at the airport at 5 o’clock.
Correct Answer(s)
B. B They are going to do a lot of sightseeing.
D. D Lucy suggests they pack some smart clothes.
G. G Lucy doesn’t think they should pack sun cream.
J. J They’re going to meet at the airport at 5 o’clock.Explanation
The correct statements are B, D, G, and J. B is correct because it states that they are going to do a lot of sightseeing. D is correct because it mentions that Lucy suggests packing some smart clothes. G is correct because Lucy doesn't think they should pack sun cream. J is correct because they are planning to meet at the airport at 5 o'clock.Rate this question:
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Mark the four statements which are correct.
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A Denise has owned the shop for two years.
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B She lives next door to the shop. Option2
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C Most of the things she sells are handmade.
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D She sells some ceramics imported from Greece and Portugal.
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E The interviewer likes the Japanese dresses in the shop.
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F The shop also sells kitchen equipment like washing machines.
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G A lot of the jewellery is made by local artists.
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H Denise would like to move somewhere else.
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I Unfortunately, it’s noisy because it is on a busy high street.
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J Denise would like to have richer customers, rather than the students who come into the shop.
Correct Answer(s)
A. A Denise has owned the shop for two years.
C. C Most of the things she sells are handmade.
D. D She sells some ceramics imported from Greece and Portugal.
G. G A lot of the jewellery is made by local artists.Explanation
The correct answers are A, C, D, and G. This is because statement A states that Denise has owned the shop for two years, statement C states that most of the things she sells are handmade, statement D states that she sells some ceramics imported from Greece and Portugal, and statement G states that a lot of the jewelry is made by local artists.Rate this question:
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Mark the four statements (A–J) which are correct.
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A The receptionist asked the guest how she was going to pay her bill.
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B The guest took the telephone from room 603.
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C The guest asked about a charge for $120.
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D The receptionist asked why she had used the telephone.
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E The receptionist suggested that she should phone her husband.
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F The guest told the receptionist he was crazy.
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G The guest insisted on seeing the hotel manager at once.
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H The receptionist explained that the hotel manager was having his lunch.
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I The receptionist invited the guest to have lunch with the hotel manager.
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J The guest agreed to meet the hotel manager at two thirty.
Correct Answer(s)
A. A The receptionist asked the guest how she was going to pay her bill.
C. C The guest asked about a charge for $120.
G. G The guest insisted on seeing the hotel manager at once.
H. H The receptionist explained that the hotel manager was having his lunch.Explanation
The correct statements are A, C, G, and H. In statement A, the receptionist asked the guest about her payment method, indicating that the guest's bill needed to be settled. In statement C, the guest inquired about a specific charge of $120, suggesting that there may be an issue with the bill. In statement G, the guest insisted on seeing the hotel manager immediately, indicating a desire for a resolution to the situation. In statement H, the receptionist explained that the hotel manager was unavailable because he was having his lunch, providing a reason for the delay in meeting with the manager.Rate this question:
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Part OneRead the text and mark the correct answer to each question. Estelle Dupont was 100 years old in 2000. She was born near Bordeaux in France, where her father was a rich businessman. Today she lives in an old people’s home in Paris. “My father was a rich businessman and we lived in a chateau about ten kilometres from Bordeaux. Our home was very comfortable. The house was very big – there were twenty bedrooms, beautiful gardens and lots of servants. But my childhood wasn’t happy. I was an only child, and my mother was always ill. She died when I was eight, and my father died two years later when I was ten. It was a very bad time. I was a very unhappy child, but life is better now.”1 How old was Estelle Dupont in 1967?
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She was living in Bordeaux.
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She was 67 years old.
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She was a hundred years old.
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Part OneRead the text and mark the correct answer to each question. Estelle Dupont was 100 years old in 2000. She was born near Bordeaux in France, where her father was a rich businessman. Today she lives in an old people’s home in Paris. “My father was a rich businessman and we lived in a chateau about ten kilometres from Bordeaux. Our home was very comfortable. The house was very big – there were twenty bedrooms, beautiful gardens and lots of servants. But my childhood wasn’t happy. I was an only child, and my mother was always ill. She died when I was eight, and my father died two years later when I was ten. It was a very bad time. I was a very unhappy child, but life is better now.”2 Where did she live when she was a child?
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She lived in the city of Bordeaux, France.
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She lived in an old people’s home in Paris.
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She lived in a chateau near Bordeaux.
Correct Answer
C. She lived in a chateau near Bordeaux.Explanation
Estelle Dupont lived in a chateau near Bordeaux when she was a child. The passage mentions that her father was a rich businessman and their home was very comfortable, with twenty bedrooms, beautiful gardens, and lots of servants. However, despite the luxurious surroundings, Estelle's childhood was not happy as her mother was always ill and she lost both her parents at a young age. She now lives in an old people's home in Paris.Rate this question:
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Part OneRead the text and mark the correct answer to each question. Estelle Dupont was 100 years old in 2000. She was born near Bordeaux in France, where her father was a rich businessman. Today she lives in an old people’s home in Paris. “My father was a rich businessman and we lived in a chateau about ten kilometres from Bordeaux. Our home was very comfortable. The house was very big – there were twenty bedrooms, beautiful gardens and lots of servants. But my childhood wasn’t happy. I was an only child, and my mother was always ill. She died when I was eight, and my father died two years later when I was ten. It was a very bad time. I was a very unhappy child, but life is better now.”3 Did she like the gardens at the chateau?
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Yes, she said they were beautiful.
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Yes, she said they were very big.
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No, because she had no one to play with.
Correct Answer
A. Yes, she said they were beautiful.Explanation
The correct answer is "Yes, she said they were beautiful." This is because in the text, Estelle mentions that their home had beautiful gardens, indicating that she liked them.Rate this question:
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Part OneRead the text and mark the correct answer to each question. Estelle Dupont was 100 years old in 2000. She was born near Bordeaux in France, where her father was a rich businessman. Today she lives in an old people’s home in Paris. “My father was a rich businessman and we lived in a chateau about ten kilometres from Bordeaux. Our home was very comfortable. The house was very big – there were twenty bedrooms, beautiful gardens and lots of servants. But my childhood wasn’t happy. I was an only child, and my mother was always ill. She died when I was eight, and my father died two years later when I was ten. It was a very bad time. I was a very unhappy child, but life is better now.”4 What happened to her parents?
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Estelle’s mother died two years after her father.
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Her father died two years after her mother.
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She was an only child.
Correct Answer
B. Her father died two years after her mother.Explanation
Estelle's father died two years after her mother. This is evident from the sentence "She died when I was eight, and my father died two years later when I was ten." This indicates that her mother died first and then her father passed away two years later.Rate this question:
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Part Two Mark the correct word to complete the sentenceMy sister likes Mexican food, but I don’t like ____ .
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It
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Them
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Her
Correct Answer
A. ItExplanation
The correct answer is "it". In the sentence, the speaker is expressing their dislike for Mexican food. Since "Mexican food" is a singular noun, the pronoun used to refer to it should also be singular, which is "it".Rate this question:
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Part Two Mark the correct word to complete the sentenceDoes ____ friend like classical music?
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Your
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You
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Yours
Correct Answer
A. YourExplanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is "your." The sentence is asking about the preference of the person's friend towards classical music. The word "your" is possessive and indicates that the friend belongs to the person being addressed.Rate this question:
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Part Two Mark the correct word to complete the sentenceMy parents haven’t got calculators, but ____ have a computer at home.
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It
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Them
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They
Correct Answer
C. TheyExplanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is "they". This is because the sentence is referring to the parents, so the pronoun used should be "they" to match the plural subject.Rate this question:
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Part Two Mark the correct word to complete the sentenceI really like Craig David’s music. My older brother gave ____ some of his CDs.
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Me
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Them
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My
Correct Answer
A. MeExplanation
The correct answer is "me" because it is the object pronoun used after the verb "gave." In this sentence, the older brother gave something to the speaker, so the pronoun "me" is used to indicate that the CDs were given to the speaker.Rate this question:
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Part Three Read the utterance. Mark the place where you would hear them.Look at exercise 6 on page 21.
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Restaurant
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Classroom
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Shopping mall
Correct Answer
B. ClassroomExplanation
The correct answer is "classroom" because the utterance mentions "exercise 6 on page 21," which is typically associated with a classroom setting where students have textbooks and worksheets. It is unlikely to hear this utterance in a restaurant or shopping mall context.Rate this question:
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Part Three Read the utterance. Mark the place where you would hear them.How much is an sandwich and a bottle of water?
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Café
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Restaurant
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Living room
Correct Answer
A. CaféExplanation
The question is asking where you would hear the utterance "How much is a sandwich and a bottle of water?" The most likely place to hear this question would be in a café, as it is a common setting for ordering food and drinks.Rate this question:
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Part Three Read the utterance. Mark the place where you would hear them.What time does the main film start?
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Video shop
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Cinema
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Library
Correct Answer
B. CinemaExplanation
The correct answer is cinema because the utterance "What time does the main film start?" is most likely to be heard at a cinema, where movies are shown. It is less likely to be heard at a video shop or library, as they do not typically have scheduled showtimes for films.Rate this question:
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Part Three Read the utterance. Mark the place where you would hear them.Fasten your seatbelts, put the backs of your seats in the upright position and fold away your tables.
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Police station
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Train station
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Aeroplane
Correct Answer
C. AeroplaneExplanation
The correct answer is "aeroplane" because the utterance is giving instructions related to fastening seatbelts, putting seats in an upright position, and folding away tables, which are typically heard on an airplane.Rate this question:
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Part Four Mark the correct word to complete the sentence.We are looking for a green car ____ .
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Every day
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At the moment
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Yesterday
Correct Answer
B. At the momentExplanation
The phrase "at the moment" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker is currently looking for a green car. The other options, "every day" and "yesterday," do not convey the same sense of present time.Rate this question:
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Part Four Mark the correct word to complete the sentence.I don’t usually play tennis ____ .
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On Tuesdays
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Last week
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Tomorrow
Correct Answer
A. On TuesdaysExplanation
The correct answer is "on Tuesdays" because it completes the sentence and makes it grammatically correct. The sentence implies that the person does not typically play tennis on Tuesdays, indicating a specific day of the week when they do not engage in this activity.Rate this question:
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Part Four Mark the correct word to complete the sentence.John isn’t going to buy a new house ____ .
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Next year
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Last month
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Yesterday
Correct Answer
A. Next yearExplanation
John isn't going to buy a new house next year. This implies that John has no plans to purchase a new house in the upcoming year.Rate this question:
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Part Four Mark the correct word to complete the sentence.Where were you at 6 o’clock ____ ?
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Tomorrow
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In the summer
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This morning
Correct Answer
C. This morningExplanation
The correct answer is "this morning" because the sentence is asking about a specific time in the past, which is 6 o'clock. "This morning" refers to the morning of the current day, indicating that the speaker wants to know where the person was at that specific time earlier in the day.Rate this question:
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Part Four Mark the correct word to complete the sentence.What time did you leave home ____ ?
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Tomorrow
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On Thursday
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At 6 o’clock
Correct Answer
B. On ThursdayExplanation
The correct answer is "on Thursday" because it is the most appropriate option to complete the sentence. The sentence is asking for the specific day when the person left home, and "on Thursday" provides that information. The other options, "tomorrow" and "at 6 o'clock," do not fit the context of the sentence and would not make sense as a completion.Rate this question:
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Part Four Mark the correct word to complete the sentence.There are a lot of clouds in the sky ____ .
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On Monday
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Yesterday
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At the moment
Correct Answer
C. At the momentExplanation
The correct answer is "at the moment" because it indicates the current state or condition of the sky. It implies that there are currently a lot of clouds in the sky, emphasizing the present moment.Rate this question:
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Part Four Mark the correct word to complete the sentence.Do you like going to the beach ____ ?
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In summer
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Tomorrow
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Last month
Correct Answer
A. In summerExplanation
The correct answer is "in summer" because the question is asking about a preference for going to the beach. Going to the beach is typically associated with warm weather and summer is a season known for its warm temperatures, making it the most appropriate choice. "Tomorrow" and "last month" do not fit the context of the question as they do not relate to the time period when people usually go to the beach.Rate this question:
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Part Four Mark the correct word to complete the sentence.She never drives her car ____ .
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Today
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Next day
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At weekends
Correct Answer
C. At weekendsExplanation
The correct word to complete the sentence is "at weekends" because it indicates that she never drives her car during the weekends. This suggests that she might use alternative modes of transportation or have other arrangements for transportation on those days.Rate this question:
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Part OneRead the text and mark the correct answer to each question. Tim Berners-Lee looks ordinary – he is about 45 years old and has brown hair. His life is quite normal – he was born in England, but his home is now in Massachusetts, USA. But, in 1989, Tim had a very important idea. He invented the World Wide Web. Tim went to school in London. His parents both worked with computers, so it isn’t surprising that he loved computers from an early age. When he was eighteen, he left school and went to Oxford University, where he studied Physics. At Oxford he became more and more interested in computers, and he made his first computer from an old television. He graduated in 1976 and got a job with a computer company in Dorset, England. In 1989, he went to work in Switzerland, where he first had the idea of an international information network linked by computer … and he decided to call it the World Wide Web. In 1994, he went to live in the United States, where he now works. In 1995, he wrote an article in the New York Times where he said ‘The Web is a universe of information: it is for everyone.’ His idea of a web, where people from all over the world can exchange information, is now real.1 Where was Tim Berners-Lee born?
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In Massachusetts
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In Oxford
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In Dorset
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In England
Correct Answer
D. In EnglandExplanation
Tim Berners-Lee was born in England. This is mentioned in the text where it states that he was born in England and later moved to Massachusetts, USA.Rate this question:
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Part OneRead the text and mark the correct answer to each question. Tim Berners-Lee looks ordinary – he is about 45 years old and has brown hair. His life is quite normal – he was born in England, but his home is now in Massachusetts, USA. But, in 1989, Tim had a very important idea. He invented the World Wide Web. Tim went to school in London. His parents both worked with computers, so it isn’t surprising that he loved computers from an early age. When he was eighteen, he left school and went to Oxford University, where he studied Physics. At Oxford he became more and more interested in computers, and he made his first computer from an old television. He graduated in 1976 and got a job with a computer company in Dorset, England. In 1989, he went to work in Switzerland, where he first had the idea of an international information network linked by computer … and he decided to call it the World Wide Web. In 1994, he went to live in the United States, where he now works. In 1995, he wrote an article in the New York Times where he said ‘The Web is a universe of information: it is for everyone.’ His idea of a web, where people from all over the world can exchange information, is now real.2 What did Tim study at Oxford University?
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Computers
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School
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The world wide web
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Physics
Correct Answer
D. PhysicsExplanation
Tim Berners-Lee studied physics at Oxford University. This is mentioned in the text where it states that he went to Oxford University and studied Physics.Rate this question:
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Part OneRead the text and mark the correct answer to each question. Tim Berners-Lee looks ordinary – he is about 45 years old and has brown hair. His life is quite normal – he was born in England, but his home is now in Massachusetts, USA. But, in 1989, Tim had a very important idea. He invented the World Wide Web. Tim went to school in London. His parents both worked with computers, so it isn’t surprising that he loved computers from an early age. When he was eighteen, he left school and went to Oxford University, where he studied Physics. At Oxford he became more and more interested in computers, and he made his first computer from an old television. He graduated in 1976 and got a job with a computer company in Dorset, England. In 1989, he went to work in Switzerland, where he first had the idea of an international information network linked by computer … and he decided to call it the World Wide Web. In 1994, he went to live in the United States, where he now works. In 1995, he wrote an article in the New York Times where he said ‘The Web is a universe of information: it is for everyone.’ His idea of a web, where people from all over the world can exchange information, is now real.3 What did he make when he was at Oxford?
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A television
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The first computer
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A computer company
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A computer
Correct Answer
D. A computerExplanation
When Tim Berners-Lee was at Oxford, he made his first computer from an old television. This shows his early interest and passion for computers, which eventually led to his invention of the World Wide Web.Rate this question:
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Part OneRead the text and mark the correct answer to each question. Tim Berners-Lee looks ordinary – he is about 45 years old and has brown hair. His life is quite normal – he was born in England, but his home is now in Massachusetts, USA. But, in 1989, Tim had a very important idea. He invented the World Wide Web. Tim went to school in London. His parents both worked with computers, so it isn’t surprising that he loved computers from an early age. When he was eighteen, he left school and went to Oxford University, where he studied Physics. At Oxford he became more and more interested in computers, and he made his first computer from an old television. He graduated in 1976 and got a job with a computer company in Dorset, England. In 1989, he went to work in Switzerland, where he first had the idea of an international information network linked by computer … and he decided to call it the World Wide Web. In 1994, he went to live in the United States, where he now works. In 1995, he wrote an article in the New York Times where he said ‘The Web is a universe of information: it is for everyone.’ His idea of a web, where people from all over the world can exchange information, is now real.4 When did he invent the World Wide Web?
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45 years old
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In Switzerland
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In 1989
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In 1994
Correct Answer
C. In 1989Explanation
Tim Berners-Lee invented the World Wide Web in 1989. This is mentioned in the text where it states that in 1989, Tim had a very important idea and he invented the World Wide Web.Rate this question:
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Part TwoChoose the correct answer for the question.Which verb is the opposite of sell?
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Cost
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Bid
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Bye
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Buy
Correct Answer
D. BuyExplanation
The opposite of selling is buying. When someone sells something, they transfer ownership of it in exchange for money or another item. On the other hand, when someone buys something, they acquire ownership of it by paying money or trading for it. Therefore, "buy" is the correct answer as it is the opposite action of selling.Rate this question:
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Part TwoChoose the correct answer for the question.Which word means very good?
- A.
Expensive
- B.
Brilliant
- C.
Important
- D.
Beautiful
Correct Answer
B. BrilliantExplanation
The word "brilliant" means very good. It is often used to describe something or someone that is exceptionally intelligent, skillful, or impressive.Rate this question:
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Part TwoChoose the correct answer for the question.Which word is not about family?
- A.
Aunt
- B.
Grandfather
- C.
Wide
- D.
Wife
Correct Answer
C. WideExplanation
The word "wide" is not about family. It is an adjective used to describe the size or extent of something, and it does not refer to any family member or relationship. The other options, aunt, grandfather, and wife, all refer to family members.Rate this question:
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Part TwoChoose the correct answer for the question.Which word is not a language?
- A.
Russian
- B.
Italian
- C.
Argentina
- D.
Japanese
Correct Answer
C. ArgentinaExplanation
The word "Argentina" is not a language. It is the name of a country in South America. The other options, Russian, Italian, and Japanese, are all names of languages spoken in different parts of the world.Rate this question:
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Part ThreeChoose the best answer for the question.Do you sell toothpaste?
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No, we don’t. Try the pharmacy.
- B.
No, we can’t. It’s too late.
- C.
Did you go to the pharmacy?
- D.
No, it isn’t.
Correct Answer
A. No, we don’t. Try the pharmacy.Explanation
The correct answer is "No, we don’t. Try the pharmacy." This response is the most appropriate because it directly answers the question and provides a solution to the problem. It suggests that the person should go to the pharmacy to find toothpaste since it is not available where they are.Rate this question:
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Part ThreeChoose the best answer for the question.Excuse me, are you Mr Rogers?
- A.
I don’t know.
- B.
No, he isn’t there.
- C.
No, I’m not. I think he’s in the restaurant.
- D.
No, he’s from Jordan.
Correct Answer
C. No, I’m not. I think he’s in the restaurant.Explanation
The correct answer is "No, I’m not. I think he’s in the restaurant." This answer is the most appropriate because it directly responds to the question by stating that the person is not Mr. Rogers and then provides additional information about where Mr. Rogers might be, suggesting that he is in the restaurant. The other options either do not provide a clear response to the question or provide irrelevant information.Rate this question:
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Part ThreeChoose the best answer for the question.What’s the time?
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It’s rather hot at the moment.
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I’ll tell you later.
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I’m sorry, I don’t know.
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It’s the 15th August.
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