Gateway A 2 Unit 6 Test. Vocabulary
Pre-intermediate
Questions and Answers
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Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra options. coffee • fish • ice cream • rice • salad • salt • water Can I have a glass of cold ……………………… , please? I’m really hot.
Correct Answer
waterExplanation
The person is feeling hot and is asking for a glass of cold something. Among the given options, water is the most suitable choice as it is commonly consumed and can be served cold. Coffee, fish, ice cream, rice, salad, salt, and water are not appropriate options in this context.Rate this question:
- 2.
You should eat some ……………………… with your meat. Green things are good for you.
Correct Answer
saladExplanation
The correct answer is salad because green things are good for you and the question suggests that you should eat something green with your meat. Salad is a common and healthy choice to accompany meat dishes.Rate this question:
- 3.
Have some ……………………… with the chicken. Careful – it’s very hot.
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rice - 4.
My mum drinks three cups of ……………………… every morning! She has a lot of milk and sugar with them.
Correct Answer
coffeeExplanation
The given answer, "coffee," is the most logical choice based on the context provided. The statement mentions that the person's mum drinks three cups every morning and has milk and sugar with them. Coffee is a common beverage that is often consumed with milk and sugar. Therefore, it can be inferred that the missing word is "coffee."Rate this question:
- 5.
We should buy some ……………………… at the shops today. We can have it with the strawberries.
Correct Answer
ice creamExplanation
The given answer "ice cream" is the correct choice because it is the missing word that completes the sentence. The sentence suggests that the speaker wants to buy something at the shops to have with strawberries, and ice cream is a common choice to pair with strawberries.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the dialogue.Max: I want a pizza. And I’m going to have a salad.Sophie: Oh, dear. I like pizza and (1) chicken/cake. What shall I choose?Max: Well, you can have a slice of my pizza.Sophie: Okay. What are you having on top?Max: (2) Cheese/Melon and (3) grape/tomato.Sophie: Yum! What about a drink? I’d like a glass of (4) banana/lemonade.Max: And I want a(n) (5) egg/apple juice. (1)
- A.
Chicken
- B.
Cake
Correct Answer
A. ChickenExplanation
In the given dialogue, Max expresses his preference for pizza and salad. Sophie, on the other hand, is unsure about what to choose between chicken and cake. Max then offers Sophie a slice of his pizza. When Sophie asks about the toppings on the pizza, Max mentions cheese and either grapes or tomatoes. Sophie expresses her excitement about the combination. Finally, when discussing drinks, Sophie mentions her preference for banana or lemonade, while Max states his preference for egg or apple juice. The correct alternative to complete the dialogue is "chicken" because Sophie is deciding between chicken and cake as her food choice.Rate this question:
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- 7.
(2)
- A.
Cheese
- B.
Melon
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A. Cheese -
- 8.
(3)
- A.
Grape
- B.
Tomato
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B. Tomato -
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(4)
- A.
Banana
- B.
Lemonade
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B. Lemonade -
- 10.
(5)
- A.
Egg
- B.
Apple juice
Correct Answer
B. Apple juice -
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Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.Can you get a ……………………… of juice, please? We haven’t got any at home.
- A.
Slice
- B.
Packet
- C.
Carton
Correct Answer
C. CartonExplanation
In this sentence, the speaker is asking for a quantity of juice. The word "carton" is the most appropriate choice because it refers to a container that typically holds a larger quantity of juice, such as a carton of orange juice or apple juice. A "slice" is a small piece of something, usually referring to food, and a "packet" is a small package typically used for condiments or small portions of food. Therefore, "carton" is the correct answer in this context.Rate this question:
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- 12.
My mum says I can have one ……………………… of fizzy drink – but only one!
- A.
Can
- B.
Packet
- C.
Slice
Correct Answer
A. CanExplanation
The word "can" is the correct answer because it is the only option that makes sense in the given sentence. The sentence states that the person's mother allows them to have one of something, and "can" is the only option that fits this context. "Packet" and "slice" do not make sense in this sentence as they are not typically used to refer to fizzy drinks.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Everyone took home a ……………………… of cake after my party.
- A.
Cup
- B.
Carton
- C.
Slice
Correct Answer
C. SliceExplanation
The phrase "Everyone took home a slice of cake" suggests that each person at the party received a portion of cake that was cut into slices. This is a common way to distribute cake at parties or events. The options "cup" and "carton" do not typically refer to portions of cake, so they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 14.
There is a ……………………… of biscuits in the cupboard. Can you get it for me?
- A.
Packet
- B.
Carton
- C.
Bottle
Correct Answer
A. PacketExplanation
The word "packet" is the correct answer because it is commonly used to refer to a small container or wrapper that holds a specific quantity of biscuits. It is a suitable choice when asking someone to retrieve a specific amount of biscuits from the cupboard.Rate this question:
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- 15.
I made my mum a ……………………… of tea when she came home from work.
- A.
Carton
- B.
Cup
- C.
Bottle
Correct Answer
B. CupExplanation
The correct answer is "cup". This is because making someone a "cup of tea" is a common phrase in English, indicating the act of preparing tea for someone. The other options, "carton" and "bottle", do not fit with the context of making tea.Rate this question:
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