Copy Of Gateway B2 Unit 4 Grammar And Vocabulary
Questions and Answers
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Questions 16-30.
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Questions 1-15.
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Correct the mistakes in the sentences. There are two mistakes in each sentence. Type the whole corrected sentence in the box.First time I met Sam he was reading the book about multiple intelligences.
Explanation
The correction in the sentence involves adding the article "a" before the word "book". The use of the indefinite article is necessary to indicate that Sam was reading any book about multiple intelligences, rather than a specific book.Rate this question:
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Correct the mistakes in the sentences. There are two mistakes in each sentence. Type the whole corrected sentence in the box. I enjoy documentaries about famous people more that documentaries about environment.
Explanation
The original sentence contains two mistakes. First, the word "that" should be replaced with "than" to correctly indicate a comparison. Second, the word "environment" should be preceded by the article "the" to specify a specific environment. The corrected sentence is: "I enjoy documentaries about famous people more than documentaries about the environment."Rate this question:
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Correct the mistakes in the sentences. There are two mistakes in each sentence. Type the whole corrected sentence in the box. The exam was such difficult that I will probably get the bad results.
Explanation
The given correct answer is the same as the corrected sentence. The original sentence contains two mistakes: "such difficult" should be corrected to "so difficult" and "the bad results" should be corrected to "bad results". The corrected sentence is grammatically accurate and conveys the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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Correct the mistakes in the sentences. There are two mistakes in each sentence. Type the whole corrected sentence in the box.In general, training as the nurse is not more difficult as studying medicine.
Explanation
The correct answer is an accurate correction of the original sentence. The original sentence contains two mistakes: "the nurse" should be changed to "a nurse" to indicate a general reference, and "not more difficult" should be changed to "not as difficult" to indicate a comparison. The corrected sentence accurately conveys the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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Correct the mistakes in the sentences. There are two mistakes in each sentence. Type the whole corrected sentence in the box. His performance wasn’t enough good that day to win a final of the tennis tournament.
Explanation
The given correct answer is already a complete and accurate explanation of the corrected sentence. It states that "His performance wasn’t good enough that day to win the final of the tennis tournament."Rate this question:
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Complete the text with one word in each gap. The most extraordinary person I’ve ever met has to be my great-grandmother. She’s called Ellie and she’s 98 now, but she doesn’t seem any older (1) ……………………… my grandmother really!
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Complete the text with one word in each gap. She’s bright and intelligent and her brain still works very fast. She’s always telling me about what she’s seen on TV. She answers all the questions on quiz shows. She’s as good (2) ……………………… any of the contestants.
Explanation
The word "as" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence and indicates that she is just as good as any of the contestants on quiz shows.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with one word in each gap. The thing about Ellie is that she’s always happy and she never complains. ‘Life’s (3) ……………………… short to grumble,’ she says.
Explanation
Ellie believes that life is too short to grumble. She has a positive attitude and chooses to focus on being happy instead of complaining.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with one word in each gap. She loves hats and whenever she goes out in her wheelchair she wears (4) ……………………… purple and red one. It’s fantastic and suits her very well. She’s given me lots of her old clothes, some dating back 50 years and they’re in perfect condition. I think they must be worth a lot of money.
Explanation
The correct answer is "a". This is because the sentence is referring to a specific hat that the person wears, indicating that it is singular.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with one word in each gap. It was Ellie who persuaded me to follow my dream of becoming an artist. I shall always be grateful to her for that. She’s (5) ……………………… an amazing lady!
Explanation
The word "such" is used to describe the amazing qualities of Ellie. It indicates that Ellie possesses exceptional qualities that make her an amazing lady.Rate this question:
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Complete the email with the correct form of these words. There are two extra words.as • early • enough • hard • quick so • too Hi Tom, How’s it going? Are you happy in your new job? I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch recently, but I’ve been really busy working on a marketing campaign at work. We have a great new line of products but the designer isn’t very well-known, so we weren’t selling (1) ……………………… units.
Explanation
The word "enough" is the correct form to complete the sentence. It is used to indicate that the designer is not well-known, so the company was not able to sell a sufficient number of units of their new line of products.Rate this question:
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Complete the email with the correct form of these words. There are two extra words.as • early • enough • hard • quick so • too My new boss works (2) ……………………… than just about anybody I know and I’m learning (3) ……………………… much from her.
Explanation
The correct answer is "harder". In the email, the writer is describing their new boss and comparing her work ethic to other people the writer knows. The writer states that their new boss works "harder" than just about anybody they know. This word fits logically in the sentence and conveys the intended meaning that the boss works with more effort or intensity than others.Rate this question:
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Complete the email with the correct form of these words. There are two extra words.as • early • enough • hard • quick so • too My new boss works (2) ……………………… than just about anybody I know and I’m learning (3) ……………………… much from her.
Explanation
The word "so" is the correct form to complete the sentence. It is used to indicate the reason or cause for the speaker's learning from their new boss.Rate this question:
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Complete the email with the correct form of these words. There are two extra words.as • early • enough • hard • quick so • too Since she took over the campaign, sales have increased more (4) ……………………… than anyone expected and the designer’s career has really taken off. He’s working on new designs all the time, but it takes longer than you might think to get them into the shop.
Explanation
Since she took over the campaign, sales have increased more than anyone expected and the designer's career has really taken off. He's working on new designs all the time, but it takes longer than you might think to get them into the shop. Therefore, the correct word to complete the email is "quickly."Rate this question:
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Complete the email with the correct form of these words. There are two extra words.as • early • enough • hard • quick so • too The (5) ……………………… we can hope to see his new range is next spring. But for now sales are good, so we’re happy. Hope to see you soon. Carrie
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Complete the text with these adjectives. There are two extra options.creative • easygoing • good-natured • insecure mature • pushy • stubborn We’re having a big family party at the end of this month. It’s really interesting when everyone gets together. My mum has got three brothers and although you can see the similarities they are quite different as well. My Uncle Tom is the oldest and he’s the typical (1) ……………………… parent.
Explanation
The word "pushy" is used to describe someone who is overly assertive or aggressive in their behavior. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that Uncle Tom is the type of parent who is forceful and demanding, possibly pushing his ideas or opinions onto others. This adjective is used to highlight his dominant and controlling nature, contrasting with the other adjectives which do not fit the description of a typical parent.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with these adjectives. There are two extra options. creative • easygoing • good-natured • insecure mature • pushy • stubbornHe’s always trying to get my cousins to be more ambitious and he gets annoyed when they aren’t chosen for a sports team or the school play. Then there’s Uncle James. He’s the complete opposite. He’s an art teacher and he’s really (2) ……………………… . He never tells his children off and he’s always very relaxed.
Explanation
Uncle James is described as "the complete opposite" of the person mentioned before who is pushy and gets annoyed when others aren't chosen for sports teams or school plays. Uncle James, on the other hand, is an art teacher and is described as "really...easygoing." This means that he is relaxed and doesn't get upset or annoyed easily. He also never tells his children off, indicating that he is lenient and understanding.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with these adjectives. There are two extra options.creative • easygoing • good-natured • insecure mature • pushy • stubborn He wants everyone to discover their (3) ……………………… side and do painting or sculpture or something. Uncle Paul is the one in the middle and he’s very funny. He’s always telling stories.
Explanation
The text describes Uncle Paul as someone who wants everyone to discover their creative side and engage in activities like painting or sculpture. This suggests that Uncle Paul himself is creative.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with these adjectives. There are two extra options.creative • easygoing • good-natured • insecure mature • pushy • stubbornHe’s always telling stories. But he can be a bit (4) ……………………… and he won’t do anything he doesn’t want to do. Then there’s my mum. She loves it when they’re all together and if there are any arguments – which there always are – she’s the peacemaker.
Explanation
He's always telling stories. But he can be a bit stubborn and he won't do anything he doesn't want to do. Then there's my mum. She loves it when they're all together and if there are any arguments - which there always are - she's the peacemaker.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with these adjectives. There are two extra options.creative • easygoing • good-natured • insecure mature • pushy • stubborn She’s very (5) ……………………… . Everyone says I’m like her. It makes me sorry that I’m an only child, but at least I’ll have all my cousins around at the party. I can’t wait!
Explanation
The text mentions that "She's very...". Based on the context provided, the narrator states that everyone says they are like her. This suggests that the person being referred to has positive qualities that are admired by others. The adjective "good-natured" fits this description as it implies being kind, friendly, and easy to get along with. Therefore, the correct answer is "good-natured".Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the text. Marie Curie was one of the most famous scientists of her time. She was born in Poland, but went to live in Paris to study mathematics and physics. There she met her husband, Pierre Curie, and together they conducted (1) investigations/creations into radioactivity.
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Investigations
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Creations
Correct Answer
A. InvestigationsExplanation
Marie Curie was a renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of radioactivity. She conducted investigations into radioactivity, which involved studying and researching this phenomenon. This aligns with her background in mathematics and physics and her interest in understanding the properties of radioactive elements. The term "creations" does not accurately describe the scientific work that Marie Curie and her husband conducted, as it implies the act of creating something rather than studying or investigating a natural phenomenon.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the text. Their work was very dangerous, but eventually they discovered the chemical elements polonium and radium. They were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903. Marie’s (2) education/happiness was cut short when Pierre was killed in a tragic accident.
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Education
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Happiness
Correct Answer
B. HappinessExplanation
Marie's happiness was cut short when Pierre was killed in a tragic accident. This suggests that Marie's state of happiness was affected negatively by Pierre's death.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the text. However, she was very (3) easygoing/determined and took over his teaching post, becoming the first woman to teach at the Sorbonne. She devoted herself to continuing their work and eventually won a second Nobel Prize, for Chemistry, in 1911.
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Easygoing
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Determined
Correct Answer
B. DeterminedExplanation
The word "however" suggests that there is a contrast between the two characteristics mentioned in the sentence. The previous sentence states that the woman took over the teaching post, which indicates a level of determination and ambition. Therefore, the word "determined" is the correct alternative to complete the text.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with the correct noun form of the words given. My cousin Emma has always wanted to be an (1) ……………………… (act).
Correct Answer
actressExplanation
The correct noun form of the word "act" is "actress". In the given sentence, it is mentioned that Emma has always wanted to be an (1) _____ (act). Since the sentence is referring to someone who performs in plays, movies, or television shows, the appropriate noun form to complete the sentence is "actress".Rate this question:
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Complete the text with the correct noun form of the words given. But she was also really good at music and her parents wanted her to go to university to become a classical (2) ……………………… (music) – so that’s what she did.
Correct Answer
musicianExplanation
The sentence states that the girl was good at music and her parents wanted her to go to university to become a classical musician. Therefore, the correct noun form of the word "music" in this context is "musician".Rate this question:
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Complete the text with the correct noun form of the words given. But she had the dream of going to drama school and as soon as she finished, she went for her first audition. Unfortunately, she was turned down at that school, but they told her that the more work she did, the better her (3) ……………………… (perform) would be.
Correct Answer
performanceExplanation
The sentence is discussing how the person's performance would improve with more work. The correct noun form of the word "perform" is "performance". This means that the person's abilities on stage or in acting would improve with practice and experience.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with the correct noun form of the words given. So, even though she was in full-time (4) ……………………… (employ) by then, she continued to practise. She went back a year later and this time she got in.
Correct Answer
employmentExplanation
Even though she was in full-time employment by then, she continued to practice. She went back a year later and this time she got in.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with the correct noun form of the words given. She went back a year later and this time she got in. Now she feels she is moving in the right (5) ……………………… (direct) at last.
Correct Answer
directionExplanation
The sentence states that the person "feels she is moving in the right direction at last." This indicates that she is finally making progress and moving towards her desired goal. The correct noun form of the word "direct" is "direction," which fits perfectly in the sentence and conveys the intended meaning.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the text. She devoted herself to continuing their work and eventually won a second Nobel Prize, for Chemistry, in 1911. She was a (4) modest/frank woman and, despite her success, she continued to face opposition from male scientists.
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Modest
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Frank
Correct Answer
A. ModestExplanation
The correct answer is "modest" because it is mentioned in the sentence that she was a modest woman. This means that she was humble and did not boast about her achievements. The word "frank" means open and honest, but there is no mention of her being frank in the sentence. Therefore, "modest" is the correct alternative to complete the text.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the text. She said, ‘Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are (5) outgoing/gifted for something and that this thing must be attained.’
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Outgoing
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Gifted
Correct Answer
B. GiftedExplanation
The correct answer is "gifted" because it fits the context of the sentence. The speaker is emphasizing the importance of having confidence in oneself and believing that they are talented or exceptional in some way. The word "gifted" suggests that individuals have unique abilities or qualities that set them apart and that they should strive to achieve their goals.Rate this question:
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