Gateway A 2 Unit 8 Test. Vocabulary
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Complete the sentences with the correct answer. There are two extra options. Jack is always ……………………… , even when it’s raining or his football team loses.
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Cheerful
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Hard-working
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Intelligent
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Kind
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Lazy
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Quiet
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Serious
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This quiz assesses vocabulary related to emotions and feelings, suitable for students studying Gateway A 2 Unit 8.
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Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.I’m so ……………………… . There’s nothing to do and all my friends are away on holiday.
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Surprised
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Bored
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Tired
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A. BoredExplanation
The correct answer is "bored". The speaker is expressing a feeling of boredom because there is nothing to do and all their friends are away on holiday.Rate this question:
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What makes me ……………………… ? When my sister takes my things without asking!
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Frightened
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Worried
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Angry
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A. AngryExplanation
The situation described in the question is when the sister takes the person's things without asking. This action can be seen as a violation of personal boundaries and can lead to feelings of anger. The person may feel frustrated and upset because their belongings are being taken without their consent. Therefore, the correct answer is "angry".Rate this question:
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You look really ……………………… just lying there in the sun with your book.
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Relaxed
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Stressed
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Disappointed
Correct Answer
A. RelaxedExplanation
The phrase "just lying there in the sun with your book" suggests a leisurely and enjoyable activity. When someone is relaxed, they are calm and at ease, which aligns with the context of the sentence. Being stressed or disappointed would not fit the description of enjoying oneself in the sun with a book. Therefore, the most suitable word to describe the person in this situation is "relaxed."Rate this question:
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The story in the film was really difficult to understand.I felt totally ……………………… at the end.
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Worried
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Confused
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Interested
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A. ConfusedExplanation
The correct answer is "confused". The person felt confused at the end of the film because the story was difficult to understand.Rate this question:
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I’m really ……………………… . I passed all my exams and now my mum is taking me out to celebrate!
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Sad
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Relaxed
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Happy
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A. HappyExplanation
The person is expressing excitement and joy because they passed all their exams and their mother is taking them out to celebrate. This indicates that they are feeling happy about their achievements and the upcoming celebration.Rate this question:
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Megan’s mum is very ……………………… . She always tries to help us.
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Cheerful
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Hard-working
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Intelligent
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Kind
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Lazy
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Quiet
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Serious
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A. KindExplanation
Megan's mum is described as "kind" because she always tries to help others. This implies that she is caring and considerate towards others, showing a willingness to assist and support them.Rate this question:
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Tom is a/an ……………………… person. He doesn’t say much.
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Cheerful
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Hard-working
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Intelligent
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Kind
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Lazy
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Quiet
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Serious
Correct Answer
A. QuietExplanation
Tom is described as a quiet person because he doesn't say much. This implies that he is introverted or reserved in nature, preferring to listen rather than speak.Rate this question:
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My younger brother is very ……………………… . He never does the dishes or takes the rubbish out.
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Cheerful
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Hard-working
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Intelligent
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Kind
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Lazy
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Quiet
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Serious
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A. LazyExplanation
The correct answer is "lazy" because the sentence states that the younger brother never does the dishes or takes the rubbish out, indicating a lack of motivation or effort to complete these tasks.Rate this question:
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Kate’s sister is very ……………………… . She knows a lot about everything!
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Cheerful
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Hard-working
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Intelligent
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Kind
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Lazy
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Quiet
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Serious
Correct Answer
A. IntelligentExplanation
The correct answer is "intelligent" because the statement says that Kate's sister knows a lot about everything, suggesting that she is knowledgeable and has a high level of intelligence.Rate this question:
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Complete the text with words related to social problems. I watched the news on TV last night. First, there was a report on (1) ……………………… – there are lots of people without jobs. Then there was a story about(2) ……………………… , but it seems they are going to build more houses now, so maybe this will help. Then a police officer talked about (3) ……………………… . He said that the police are doing more to protect ordinary people from thieves. The good news was that people have a little bit more money now and aren’t living in (4) ……………………… . And there is less (5) ……………………… from all the cars and factories. (1) ________
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unemploymentExplanation
The correct answer for (1) is "unemployment". This word is related to social problems as it refers to the condition of being without a job. The news report mentioned that there are lots of people without jobs, highlighting the issue of unemployment in society.Rate this question:
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(2) ________
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homelessnessExplanation
The missing word in the question is related to "homelessness". The correct answer is "homelessness" itself.Rate this question:
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(3) ________
Correct Answer
crimeExplanation
The question is asking for a word that fills in the blank. Given that the category is "crime," the most fitting answer would be "crime" itself.Rate this question:
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(4) ________
Correct Answer
povertyExplanation
The given question is incomplete and lacks necessary information to provide a complete explanation. It is not clear what is being asked or what information is expected in the blank space. Therefore, an explanation cannot be generated.Rate this question:
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(5) ________
Correct Answer
pollutionExplanation
The given answer is "pollution" because it is the missing word in the blank space. The question is asking for a word that is related to the topic of pollution.Rate this question:
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