Copy Of Gateway B1+ Unit 3 Vocabulary + Grammar

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1. Amy:  I'm really hungry. Shall we have a pizza after the film? Maria: We can go back to my house. I've just   ..............  a chicken and chilli pizza and I've got lots of salad at home.

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Maria suggests going back to her house because she has just bought a chicken and chilli pizza and has lots of salad at home. This implies that she has already purchased the pizza and it is ready to be eaten.

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This quiz, titled 'Copy of Gateway B1+ Unit 3 Vocabulary + Grammar,' assesses knowledge of vocabulary related to city life and urban settings. It includes questions on adjectives... see moreand terms that describe living conditions and areas in a city, enhancing learners' descriptive abilities in English. see less

2. Amy:  That would be great. Thanks. I've never  ..................  a chicken and chilli pizza before. 

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The correct answer is "eaten" because Amy is referring to a specific point in the past where she has never tried a chicken and chilli pizza before. The verb "eaten" is the past participle form of "eat" and accurately describes the action of consuming food in the past.

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3. The town centre is very different to the old quarter. It was built quite recently so the buildings are more ………………………, and it has a great shopping centre.

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The correct answer is "modern" because the passage states that the town centre was built quite recently, indicating that the buildings are newer and more up-to-date. Additionally, the passage mentions that the town centre has a great shopping centre, which is typically associated with modern developments.

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4. Also it's impossible to have a conversation with your friends because it's really ……………………… with all the people talking at once. 

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The correct answer is "noisy" because the sentence states that it is impossible to have a conversation with friends due to all the people talking at once. This implies that there is a lot of noise in the environment, making it difficult to hear and communicate.

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5. I would recommend Donatello's restaurant as it has great pasta dishes. But on  Friday evenings it's very popular and it gets really   ……………………… , so sometimes it's difficult to get a table. 

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The given correct answer for this question is "crowded" because the sentence states that on Friday evenings, the restaurant gets really crowded, making it difficult to get a table. This implies that the restaurant is popular and attracts a large number of customers, resulting in a crowded environment.

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6. Complete the text with these adjectives. There are two extra adjectives. 
My town is very old and  ………………………  – there are lots of buildings and monuments to look at. It has an old quarter which has lots of bars and restaurants.

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The correct answer is "historic" because the text mentions that the town is very old and has lots of buildings and monuments to look at. This indicates that the town has a rich history and is known for its historical significance.

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7. Where ……………………… you ……………………… (be)? Your clothes are really dirty! 

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The correct answer is "Where have you been?". This is because the question is asking about the location or whereabouts of the person. The other options do not fit the context of the question. "Have you been" is a statement and not a question. "Have been" is a verb phrase and does not fit as a question. "Where have you been?" is the correct way to ask about someone's location. "Where have you been" is a statement and not a question.

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8. Choose the correct alternatives to complete the dialogue. Amy:  Hi, Maria. Sorry I'm late. I've  ..............  Jim with his history homework. 

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The correct answer is "been helping". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions that started in the past and are still ongoing. In this case, Amy is saying that she has been helping Jim with his history homework, indicating that the action started in the past and is still happening.

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9. Maria:  Don't worry, I've only just arrived myself. I've  .........   in the gym. That's why I'm so tired.  

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The correct answer is "been working out". This is because Maria is explaining that she has just arrived and is tired because she has been working out in the gym. The phrase "been working out" indicates that the action of working out started in the past and is still ongoing.

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10. After cycling through the country roads in the rain, our bikes were very dirty

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After cycling through the country roads in the rain, our bikes were very dirty. The word "filthy" is used to describe something that is extremely dirty or covered in filth. In this context, it implies that the bikes were not just dirty, but excessively so, likely due to the combination of rain and dirt from the country roads.

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11. We ……………………… (visit) my cousins while we were in Rome last month. 

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The correct answer is "visited". In the given sentence, the verb "visited" is the past tense form of the verb "visit". It is used to indicate an action that happened in the past. Since the sentence is referring to an action that took place last month in Rome, the past tense form of the verb is appropriate. Therefore, "visited" is the correct answer.

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12. Maria:  I'm glad that you can come. I've  ...................    enough salad for at least four people.

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The correct answer is "made". The use of the past tense verb "made" indicates that Maria has already finished making enough salad for at least four people.

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13.  At the weekend the atmosphere there is always fun and   ……………………….   .

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The correct answer is "lively." This can be inferred from the phrase "at the weekend" which suggests a time of leisure and enjoyment. The word "fun" further supports this idea. When combined with "always," it implies that the atmosphere is consistently energetic and full of activity.

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14. My last essay was very bad. I wrote it in a rush and it was full of mistakes. 

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The given answer options "dreadful, terrible, awful" accurately describe the quality of the last essay. These words convey a strong negative sentiment, indicating that the essay was of extremely poor quality. The use of "dreadful, terrible, awful" suggests that the essay was not just bad, but exceptionally so, possibly due to being hastily written and containing numerous mistakes.

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15. We climbed up to the top of the volcano and when we looked down the views of the landscape around were very pretty.

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The word "stunning" means extremely impressive or attractive, "gorgeous" means very beautiful or attractive, "magical" means having a special, exciting, or mysterious quality that makes something seem wonderful, "magnificent" means very beautiful, impressive, or deserving admiration, and "fabulous" means extremely good or impressive. All of these words describe the views of the landscape as being exceptionally beautiful, impressive, and attractive.

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16. The police say that there is more crime in ……………………… city areas than in the suburbs. 

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The given answer "inner" is correct because it suggests that the police claim there is more crime in inner city areas compared to the suburbs. This implies that urban areas, which are typically more densely populated and have higher poverty rates, may experience higher crime rates. The answer is logical and aligns with common perceptions about crime distribution in urban and suburban areas.

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17. Replace the words in italics with extreme adjectives.  The city of Bath is very old. It is a spa town and has some Roman baths and beautiful stone buildings. 

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The city of Bath is ancient, as it has a long history and has been around for a very long time. It is known for its Roman baths and beautiful stone buildings, which further emphasize its age and historical significance.

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18. Complete the sentences with the correct present perfect or past simple form of the verbs given.  ……………………… you ……………………… (have) that headache for a long time? You should see a doctor about it. 

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The correct answer is "Have you had, have had." In this sentence, we are talking about a headache that has been going on for a long time. The present perfect form "have had" is used to show that the action started in the past and is still happening or has just recently stopped. The question is asking if the person has experienced this headache for a long time. Therefore, "Have you had" is the correct choice. The second part of the sentence "have had" is used to give advice or make a suggestion to see a doctor.

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19. On the first day of the summer sales the shops were very full. It was impossible to move. 

Explanation

The word "packed" accurately describes the situation in the shops on the first day of the summer sales. The word suggests that the shops were crowded and full to capacity, making it difficult for people to move around.

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20. In many cities, only taxis and buses can drive through the ……………………… , to cut down on pollution. 

Explanation

In many cities, only taxis and buses are allowed to drive through the city centre or city center in order to reduce pollution. This restriction aims to limit the number of vehicles in the central area, where pollution levels tend to be higher due to congestion. By limiting private cars and encouraging the use of public transportation, cities can help to improve air quality and create a more sustainable urban environment.

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21. One of the advantages of living in a ……………………… is that you don't hear much noise from the neighbours.

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Living in a detached house offers the advantage of not hearing much noise from the neighbors. This is because a detached house is not connected to any other houses, which means there are no shared walls or floors. This separation provides a greater level of privacy and reduces the chances of being disturbed by noise from neighboring households.

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22. Complete the sentences with words related to city life.I live in the ……………………… and can cycle to school in the centre in about 20 minutes.

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The correct answer is "suburbs". This word refers to the residential areas that are located on the outskirts of a city. Living in the suburbs allows for a quieter and more spacious environment compared to the busy city center. The fact that the person can cycle to school in the city center in about 20 minutes suggests that they live in a suburban area that is relatively close to the city.

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23. Where ……………………… you ……………………… (stay) when you were in London earlier this year? 

Explanation

The correct answer is "Where did you stay." This is because the question is asking about the location where the person stayed in London earlier this year. The correct word order for forming a question in the past tense is "did + subject + base form of the verb." Therefore, "did you stay" is the correct question structure. The other options, "did stay" and "Where did you stay," are grammatically incorrect.

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24. I have finished the assignment, but I ……………………… (not give) it in yet. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "haven't given" or "have not given". This is because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about an action that started in the past and is still relevant in the present. In this case, the action of giving in the assignment has not been completed yet, so the correct form is "haven't given" or "have not given".

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25. We live in a ……………………… and have great views. But if the lift isn't working properly it's a nightmare! 

Explanation

Living in a block of flats can provide great views and a pleasant living environment. However, if the lift in the building is not functioning properly, it can be a nightmare for residents.

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Amy:  I'm really hungry. Shall we have a pizza after the...
Amy:  That would be great. Thanks. I've never ...
The town centre is very different to the old quarter. It was built...
Also it's impossible to have a conversation with your friends because...
I would recommend Donatello's restaurant as it has great pasta dishes....
Complete the text with these adjectives. There are two extra...
Where...
Choose the correct alternatives to complete the...
Maria:  Don't worry, I've only just arrived myself....
After cycling through the country roads in the rain, our bikes were...
We...
Maria:  I'm glad that you can come. I've ...
 At the weekend the atmosphere there is always fun and ...
My last essay was very bad. I wrote it in a rush and it was full of...
We climbed up to the top of the volcano and when we looked down the...
The police say that there is more crime in...
Replace the words in italics with extreme adjectives.  The...
Complete the sentences with the correct present perfect or past simple...
On the first day of the summer sales the shops were very full. It was...
In many cities, only taxis and buses can drive through the...
One of the advantages of living in a...
Complete the sentences with words related to city life.I live in the...
Where...
I have finished the assignment, but I...
We live in a...
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