Gateway A2 Unit 10 Use Of English+reading
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Hi Ben, I’m writing this from sunny Spain! We’re on holiday and we (1) ……………………… staying in a lovely house. There is a park (2) ……………………… front of the house and it is near the beach. We go swimming every day. There (3) ……………………… only two bedrooms, so I’m sleeping in the same room as Brad, my brother. He’s so untidy! I make the bed and tidy (4) ……………………… every morning, but he does nothing! We don’t eat here because (5) ……………………… isn’t a cooker. We can make breakfast, but for dinner we go to a nice restaurant next (6) ……………………… our house. I love Spanish food. And I like watching TV here. I (7) ……………………… learning some words in Spanish! How’s school? (8) ……………………… you working hard? See you soon. Love, Angela
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About This Quiz
This quiz from Gateway A2 Unit 10 focuses on enhancing English language skills through reading comprehension and use of English exercises. It assesses the ability to fill gaps in a contextual email, testing knowledge of grammar and vocabulary in a practical scenario.
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Jason lives in a big house near the sea. That’s not really unusual, is it? But Jason’s house is very big. There are 20 bedrooms, two kitchens, a big dining room for 40 people and a swimming pool, too! You’re probably thinking Jason has got a very big family, but you’re wrong! Jason lives in a hotel. Jason’s parents own The Jackson Star Hotel in the lovely little seaside town of Barnaby. Lots of people go there in summer for their holidays and stay at Jason’s hotel. It’s very popular! Jason lives with his mum and dad in a small flat at the top of the hotel. They work in the hotel and Jason helps when he is not at school. He sometimes takes the rubbish out and makes the beds. So, does Jason like living in a big hotel? Jason says, ‘Yes, I like my room. It’s very high up, and from one window I can see all over the town and from the other window I can see the sea. I’ve got a big desk in my room with a computer on it so I can do my homework. And I’ve got my own TV. My friends like staying here because the bedrooms are comfortable, and we get very good food! I like the people, too. They come from different places around the world.’ Is there anything he doesn’t like? Jason answers, ‘In the winter, there aren’t a lot of people here and I sometimes get frightened at night. The hotel is big and empty and it’s like a scary film!’
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Complete the email with one word in each gap. Hi Ben, I’m writing this from sunny Spain! We’re on holiday and we ……………………… staying in a lovely house.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are, 're". In the email, the writer is talking about their current situation while on holiday in Spain. They mention that they are staying in a lovely house. The words "are" and "'re" are the correct forms of the verb "to be" to use in this context to indicate that they are currently staying in the house.Rate this question:
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There is a park ………………… front of the house and it is near the beach. We go swimming every day.
Explanation
The word "in" is the correct answer because it indicates the location of the park in relation to the house. The sentence mentions that the park is "in front of the house," which means it is situated directly in front of the house. This preposition accurately describes the position of the park and makes sense in the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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There ……………………… only two bedrooms, so I’m sleeping in the same room as Brad, my brother. He’s so untidy!
Explanation
The correct answer is "are, 're". This is because the sentence is talking about the number of bedrooms, which is plural, so the correct form of the verb "to be" is "are". Additionally, the contraction "'re" is used to shorten "are" in the second part of the sentence when referring to Brad and the speaker sleeping in the same room.Rate this question:
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I make the bed and tidy ……………………… every morning, but he does nothing!
Explanation
The word "up" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence in a grammatically correct and meaningful way. The phrase "make the bed and tidy up" is a common expression that means to clean and organize a space, typically a bedroom. The sentence implies that the speaker consistently performs these actions every morning, while the person being referred to does nothing. The word "up" fits logically in the blank space and maintains the intended meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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We don’t eat here because ……………………… isn’t a cooker.
Explanation
The given answer "there" is correct because it completes the sentence by indicating the reason why "we don't eat here." The sentence suggests that the reason for not eating there is because "there isn't a cooker."Rate this question:
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We can make breakfast, but for dinner we go to a nice restaurant next ……………………… our house. I love Spanish food.
Explanation
The word "to" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the direction or destination of going to a nice restaurant. It is also used to show the purpose or intention of going out for dinner. In this context, "to" is used to connect the action of going to a restaurant with the reason mentioned, which is the love for Spanish food.Rate this question:
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And I like watching TV here. I ……………………… learning some words in Spanish!
Explanation
The correct answer is "am" because the sentence is in the present continuous tense, indicating an action happening at the moment of speaking. The speaker is expressing their enjoyment of watching TV and simultaneously learning some words in Spanish. The verb "am" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for the first person singular pronoun "I" in the present continuous tense.Rate this question:
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How’s school? ……………………… you working hard? See you soon. Love, Angela
Explanation
The correct answer "Are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present tense, used to ask about the state or condition of something or someone. In this context, the question "How's school?" is asking about the current state or condition of school. The response "Are" is a short and informal way of saying "I am" or "I am doing well" in this context.Rate this question:
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Jason’s home is unusual.
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True
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False
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Not mentioned
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that Jason's home is unusual. Since there is no information provided to contradict this statement, we can assume that the statement is true. Therefore, the correct answer is True.Rate this question:
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Jason has got a small family.
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True
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False
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Not mentioned
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer "True" is that the statement clearly states that Jason has a small family. Since it is not mentioned that Jason does not have a small family or that the statement is false, we can infer that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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There is one window in his room.
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True
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False
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Not mentioned
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement "There is one window in his room" is false because the question does not provide any information about the number of windows in his room.Rate this question:
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He can see his friends’ houses from his room.
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True
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False
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Not mentioned
Correct Answer
A. Not mentionedExplanation
The passage does not provide any information about whether or not the person can see his friends' houses from his room. Therefore, it is not mentioned in the given information.Rate this question:
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He doesn’t like the hotel food.
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True
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False
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Not mentioned
Correct Answer
A. FalseExplanation
The statement "He doesn't like the hotel food" is negated by the word "not" in the answer choice "False." Therefore, the correct answer is False, indicating that he does like the hotel food.Rate this question:
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Jason likes watching scary films.
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True
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False
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Not mentioned
Correct Answer
A. Not mentionedExplanation
The question is asking whether it is mentioned whether Jason likes watching scary films or not. However, the information about Jason's preference for scary films is not mentioned in the given statement. Therefore, the correct answer is "Not mentioned."Rate this question:
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Read the article again and choose the best answers.Barnaby is a town which is ……………………… .
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Very big
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Very quiet
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By the sea
Correct Answer
A. By the seaExplanation
The correct answer is "by the sea" because the question asks for the best description of Barnaby, and being located by the sea is a characteristic that provides more information about the town compared to the other options.Rate this question:
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The hotel is very popular ……………………… .
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In summer
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In winter
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Every holiday
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A. In summerExplanation
The correct answer is "in summer." This suggests that the hotel is particularly popular during the summer season. It could be because of its location near tourist attractions or beaches, or it may offer special summer packages or activities that attract a large number of guests during this time.Rate this question:
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Jason and his family live ……………………… .
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In one of the hotel bedrooms
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In a flat in the hotel
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Near the hotel
Correct Answer
A. In a flat in the hotelExplanation
The correct answer is "in a flat in the hotel." This means that Jason and his family live in an apartment within the hotel. They have their own separate living space within the hotel building.Rate this question:
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Jason sometimes does ……………………… to help his parents.
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Homework
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Cooking
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Jobs
Correct Answer
A. JobsExplanation
The correct answer is "jobs." This is because the sentence states that Jason does something to help his parents, and the word "jobs" is the most appropriate option that fits this context. It implies that Jason takes on tasks or responsibilities to assist his parents in some way.Rate this question:
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His friends like the ……………………… and the bedrooms at the hotel.
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View
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Cooking
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Swimming pool
Correct Answer
A. CookingExplanation
The explanation for the correct answer "cooking" is that his friends like the cooking at the hotel. This suggests that the hotel has good food or a talented chef, which is something that his friends appreciate.Rate this question:
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In winter Jason is sometimes frightened at night when ……………………… .
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There are no people staying
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His parents go out
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He watches films
Correct Answer
A. There are no people stayingExplanation
In winter, Jason is sometimes frightened at night when there are no people staying. This suggests that Jason feels scared when he is alone and there are no other people around. The presence of other people provides him with a sense of security and comfort, and their absence makes him feel vulnerable and afraid.Rate this question:
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