Copy Of Gateway B2 Unit 1 Test Standard Vocabulary+grammar
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Questions and Answers
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Complete the email with these words and phrases. There are two extra options. Hi Jan,How’s it going? Are you enjoying uni?I really like my course now. It was difficult at first and I wasn’t sure how to organise my study time but I’ve got a really nice ……………………… and she’s helped me a lot.
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Continuous assessment
- B.
Extracurricular activities
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Facilities
- D.
Grade
- E.
Lectures
- F.
Term
- G.
Tutor
Correct Answer
G. TutorExplanation
The person is mentioning that they really like their course now, but it was difficult at first and they weren't sure how to organize their study time. They have found a person who has been helpful to them, indicating that this person is providing guidance and support in their studies. Therefore, the correct answer is "tutor".Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word given. Wrute ONLY the word. My university is about two hundred miles from my home town so I live in a hall of ……………………… (reside).
Correct Answer
residenceExplanation
The correct form of the word given is "residence." Since the sentence mentions living in a hall, it implies that the word needed is a noun that describes a place where someone lives. "Residence" fits this description and is the correct form of the word "reside" to complete the sentence.Rate this question:
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I was a bit worried about living with so many students at first but it’s great fun and I’ve made lots of new friends. I like being more ……………………… (depend) too, but I’m not good at cooking so it’s good to be able to get hot food when I need it.
Correct Answer
independentExplanation
The person in the passage enjoys living with many students and has made lots of new friends, indicating that they are enjoying their social life and are not relying on others for companionship. Additionally, they mention that they are not good at cooking but appreciate being able to get hot food when needed, suggesting that they value their ability to take care of themselves. Therefore, the word "independent" accurately describes the person's preference for being self-sufficient and not relying on others for socializing and basic needs.Rate this question:
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One problem is the noise. I’ve got exams soon and sometimes it’s really ……………………… (annoy).
Correct Answer
annoyingExplanation
The word "annoying" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the given sentence. The speaker mentions that one problem is the noise, and then describes how it can be "annoying." This word accurately describes the feeling of being bothered or irritated by the noise, making it the most suitable choice in this context.Rate this question:
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And having lots of people around can be a bit of a ……………………… (distract).
Correct Answer
distractionExplanation
Having lots of people around can be a bit of a distraction.Rate this question:
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But we talked about how to prepare for the exams in my last ……………………… (tutor) so I think I’ll be OK. Everyone is going through the same thing so we can all help each other.
Correct Answer
tutorialExplanation
The given answer "tutorial" is correct because the sentence mentions that they talked about how to prepare for exams in their last tutorial. This indicates that the speaker believes they will be okay because they received guidance on exam preparation in the tutorial. Additionally, the speaker mentions that everyone is going through the same thing, implying that they can all support and assist each other during this time.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with the correct form of DO or MAKE. Tom has got an exam next week. He feels that he hasn’t ……………………… much progress since the last one but I told him not to worry.
Correct Answer
madeExplanation
Tom has got an exam next week. He feels that he hasn't made much progress since the last one but I told him not to worry.Rate this question:
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He usually gets really good marks and he’s ……………………… very well with his coursework.
Correct Answer
doingExplanation
The word "doing" is the correct answer because it is the present participle form of the verb "do" and it fits grammatically in the sentence. It indicates that the person mentioned in the sentence usually gets good marks and is currently performing well in his coursework.Rate this question:
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He has been spending a lot of time revising so I advised him to try ……………………… some sport or something to help him relax.
Correct Answer
doingExplanation
The correct answer is "doing." In the given sentence, the phrase "to try" suggests that the person is being advised to engage in an activity. The word "doing" fits perfectly in this context as it implies participating in a sport or any other activity that can help the person relax.Rate this question:
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Kerry also ……………………… some good suggestions to help him with his revision so I think he’ll be OK.
Correct Answer
madeExplanation
The word "made" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically and semantically in the sentence. The sentence suggests that Kerry received some good suggestions to help him with his revision, and the verb "made" indicates that Kerry was responsible for creating or obtaining these suggestions.Rate this question:
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And we’re going to help out by ……………………… the dinner tonight. We’ll all watch a DVD together afterwards, which should take his mind off things.
Correct Answer
makingExplanation
The correct answer is "making". In the given sentence, the phrase "And we're going to help out by" suggests that the speaker and others will be doing something to assist with the dinner. The word "making" fits in this context as it implies that they will be preparing or cooking the dinner. Additionally, the phrase "take his mind off things" indicates that the activity of making dinner and watching a DVD afterwards will serve as a distraction or source of entertainment for someone who may be going through a difficult time.Rate this question:
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Complete the short dialogues with the correct present simple or present continuous form of the verbs given.A: What are you doing this afternoon? Would you like to come swimming with me?B: Sorry, I ……………………… (have) art club on Wednesdays and then homework to do. Maybe later.
Correct Answer
haveExplanation
In the dialogue, person B is explaining their plans for the afternoon. They mention that they "have" art club on Wednesdays and then homework to do. This indicates that they have a regular commitment on Wednesdays, suggesting that the present simple form of the verb "have" is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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A: How’s it going? Do you like your new school?B: Yes, I ……………………… (have) a great time. The classes are really interesting and my social life is fantastic.
Correct Answer
am having, 'm havingExplanation
The correct answer is "am having, 'm having". In the conversation, person B is talking about their current experience at their new school. They say "I am having a great time" to indicate that their experience is ongoing and happening in the present. They also say "my social life is fantastic" which suggests that they are currently enjoying a great social life. The contraction "'m" is used as a short form of "am" in informal speech.Rate this question:
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A: You look annoyed. What’s wrong?B: I need my course book for my revision but Jack has got it. He ……………………… (always / borrow) my booksand he never gives them back.
Correct Answer
is always borrowing, 's always borrowingExplanation
The correct answer is "is always borrowing, 's always borrowing." The verb "is always borrowing" is used to describe Jack's habit of frequently borrowing books. The contraction "'s" is short for "he is" and is used to indicate that Jack never gives the books back. Both verb forms are in the present continuous tense, which is appropriate for describing ongoing actions or habits.Rate this question:
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A: Where have you been?B: I went to see my teacher. I’ve been having problems with my homework but it’s OK – I ……………… (understand) it now.
Correct Answer
understandExplanation
B is saying that they went to see their teacher because they were having problems with their homework. However, now they understand it. The missing word is "understand" because it completes the sentence and shows that B has gained understanding or comprehension of their homework.Rate this question:
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A: I feel tired but I can’t stop working. I have to hand this assignment in tomorrow.B: People always ……………………… (make) that mistake. You should have a break then you’ll finish it more quickly.
Correct Answer
makeExplanation
In this context, the word "make" is used as a verb in the present simple tense to refer to the action of people consistently making a mistake. The speaker is suggesting that it is a common mistake for people to continue working without taking breaks, and advises the person to take a break in order to finish the assignment more quickly.Rate this question:
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We have a lot of coursework to do this ……………………… .
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Continuous assessment
- B.
Extracurricular activities
- C.
Facilities
- D.
Grade
- E.
Lectures
- F.
Term
- G.
Tutor
Correct Answer
F. TermExplanation
The correct answer is "term". The phrase "We have a lot of coursework to do this..." suggests that the speaker is referring to a specific period of time during which they have a heavy workload. Out of the given options, "term" is the most appropriate because it refers to a specific academic period during which coursework is typically assigned and completed.Rate this question:
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We have exams at the end of the year but there is ……………………… too, so I have to work hard all the time to get good marks.
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Continuous assessment
- B.
Extracurricular activities
- C.
Facilities
- D.
Grade
- E.
Lectures
- F.
Term
- G.
Tutor
Correct Answer
A. Continuous assessmentExplanation
The correct answer is continuous assessment. Continuous assessment refers to the practice of evaluating students' progress and performance throughout the year, rather than relying solely on one final exam at the end of the year. This means that the student has to consistently work hard and perform well in various assessments and assignments in order to achieve good marks.Rate this question:
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- 19.
I’m doing lots of ……………………… as well – playing hockey, singing in the choir, working on the student paper – and then there are all the social events.
- A.
Continuous assessment
- B.
Extracurricular activities
- C.
Facilities
- D.
Grade
- E.
Lectures
- F.
Term
- G.
Tutor
Correct Answer
B. Extracurricular activitiesExplanation
The given sentence mentions various activities such as playing hockey, singing in the choir, and working on the student paper, in addition to social events. These activities are typically done outside of regular academic coursework, indicating that they are extracurricular activities.Rate this question:
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Sometimes it’s hard to get up for ……………………… at nine o’clock!Write soon and tell me how you’re getting on.Sarah
- A.
Continuous assessment
- B.
Extracurricular activities
- C.
Facilities
- D.
Grade
- E.
Lectures
- F.
Term
- G.
Tutor
Correct Answer
E. LecturesExplanation
The correct answer is "lectures". The context of the question suggests that the speaker finds it difficult to attend or be motivated for something at nine o'clock. Among the given options, lectures are the most likely activity to occur at a specific time, such as nine o'clock. The other options, such as continuous assessment, extracurricular activities, facilities, grade, term, and tutor, do not necessarily have a fixed time associated with them. Therefore, "lectures" is the most suitable answer.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Complete the text with the correct present perfect simple or continuous form of the verbs given. Alison ……………………… (study) in the library all afternoon but she needs to do some exercise so she’s going to the sports centre.
Correct Answer
has been studying, 's been studyingExplanation
Alison has been studying in the library all afternoon but she needs to do some exercise so she's been going to the sports centre.Rate this question:
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She ……………………… (be) a member of the basketball team since she started at her new school and she does fitness training most afternoons.
Correct Answer
has been, 's beenExplanation
The correct answer is "has been, 's been". This is because the sentence is describing an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The present perfect continuous tense "has been" is used to show that she has been a member of the basketball team since starting at her new school. The contraction "'s been" is used to indicate the same meaning in a more informal way.Rate this question:
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She ……………………… (not finish) her maths homework yet so she’ll probably do some more reading before going out in the evening.
Correct Answer
has not finished, hasn't finishedExplanation
The correct answer is "has not finished" and "hasn't finished" because they both convey the same meaning that she has not completed her math homework yet. The use of "has not" and "hasn't" in the present perfect tense indicates an ongoing action that started in the past and is still continuing in the present. Therefore, it suggests that she will do some more reading before going out in the evening because her math homework is still pending.Rate this question:
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One of her friends is in the drama club and he’s in a play this week. He ……………………… (act) since the beginning of secondary school and he’s very good.
Correct Answer
has been acting, 's been actingExplanation
The correct answer is "has been acting, 's been acting." The sentence is in the present perfect continuous tense, which is used to indicate an action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The phrase "has been acting" shows that the friend has been involved in acting since the beginning of secondary school, and the contraction "'s been acting" is a shortened form of "has been acting" used in informal speech.Rate this question:
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This is the last night of the play and the students ……………………… (already/perform) the play six times this week. Alison is sure that this final performance will be the best.
Correct Answer
have already performedExplanation
The given sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is used to talk about actions that started in the past and continue up to the present. "Have already performed" is the correct answer because it indicates that the students have completed the action of performing the play six times this week before the final performance. This suggests that the final performance will be the best because they have had practice and experience from the previous performances.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the text. My sister has been at university for six months and she loves it. She is going to be an architect one day but it’s along course. .......................... buildings takes many years of training.
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To design
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Designing
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Is designing
Correct Answer
B. DesigningExplanation
To complete the sentence, the correct alternative is "Designing." This is because the sentence is referring to the process of designing buildings, which takes many years of training. The phrase "To design" is an infinitive form, which is commonly used to express purpose or intention. In this case, it does not fit grammatically or contextually. "Is designing" is not a correct alternative as it does not fit the sentence structure. Therefore, the correct answer is "Designing."Rate this question:
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I’m thinking of .................. to university when I’m older but ...
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Apply
- B.
Applying
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To apply
Correct Answer
B. ApplyingExplanation
The correct answer is "applying". In the sentence, the speaker is thinking about something they want to do in the future, specifically, going to university. The verb form "applying" is the correct choice because it matches the present continuous tense used in the sentence. The other options, "apply" and "to apply", do not match the tense and would not be grammatically correct in this context.Rate this question:
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... but I’m not sure what I want ............................ yet.
- A.
Studying
- B.
To study
- C.
Am studying
Correct Answer
B. To studyExplanation
The phrase "but I'm not sure what I want" indicates uncertainty about future plans. "To study" is the most appropriate answer because it suggests a potential future action or goal. The other options, "studying" and "am studying," imply that the person is currently engaged in studying, which contradicts the uncertainty expressed in the sentence.Rate this question:
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History is one of my favourite subjects and I really enjoy ............................ about the past but I’m also good at art so maybe I’ll go to art school instead.
- A.
Learning
- B.
To learn
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Have learned
Correct Answer
A. LearningExplanation
The correct answer is "learning" because the sentence is referring to the present and ongoing action of enjoying and engaging in the process of learning about history. The other options, "to learn" and "have learned," do not fit the context of the sentence as they suggest a future or completed action, respectively.Rate this question:
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My mum says my sister was just like me at my age but in the end she found it easy ................... . I hope I will too.
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To decide
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Decide
- C.
Deciding
Correct Answer
A. To decideExplanation
The given sentence suggests that the speaker's sister found it easy to do something at their age, and the speaker hopes to also find it easy. The phrase "to decide" fits in this context, as it implies that the sister found it easy to make decisions at their age. Therefore, the correct answer is "to decide."Rate this question:
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