Gateway A2 Unit 2 Use Of English+reading

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1. The hotel is very popular ……………………… .      

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The correct answer is "in summer." This suggests that the hotel is particularly popular during the summer season. This could be due to various reasons such as its location in a popular tourist destination during that time, the availability of summer activities or events nearby, or the hotel's amenities specifically catered towards summer guests.

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This quiz is designed for learners at the Gateway A2 level to practice English grammar and reading comprehension through a series of fill-in-the-blank questions based on an email scenario.

2. Jason's home is unusual. 

Explanation

The given answer is true because the question states that Jason's home is unusual, indicating that it is different or unique in some way.

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3. In winter Jason is sometimes frightened at night  when ……………………… .

Explanation

In winter, Jason may feel frightened at night when there are no people staying around. The presence of other people can provide a sense of security and comfort, making him feel safer. Without anyone around, he may feel more vulnerable and scared, leading to his fear at night.

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4. 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 fits grammatically and logically in the sentence. The sentence describes a park that is located "in" front of the house and is also near the beach. This preposition accurately conveys the location of the park in relation to the house and the proximity to the beach.

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5. 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 completes the sentence and indicates the destination of going to a nice restaurant. The phrase "next to our house" provides additional information about the location of the restaurant. The sentence implies that the speaker enjoys Spanish food and prefers to eat it at a restaurant for dinner.

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6. And I like watching TV here. I ……………………… learning some words in Spanish!

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The phrase "And I like watching TV here" suggests that the speaker is currently in a specific location. The blank space after the phrase indicates that the speaker is about to mention an activity they are currently engaged in. The word "am" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker is currently in the process of learning some words in Spanish.

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7. How's school? ……………………… you working hard? See you soon. Love, Angela

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The correct answer is "Are". The question "How's school?" suggests that the speaker is asking about the current state or condition of school. The use of the word "you" in the following sentence "How's school? ... you working hard?" indicates that the speaker is specifically asking about the listener's experience or actions. Therefore, the correct form of the verb to be in this context is "Are", which matches the subject "you".

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8. He can see his friends' houses from his room. 

Explanation

The statement does not provide any information about whether or not he can see his friends' houses from his room. Therefore, it is not mentioned in the given statement.

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9. Jason and his family live ……………………… .      

Explanation

Jason and his family live in a flat in the hotel. This means that they have a separate living space within the hotel building, rather than staying in one of the hotel bedrooms or being located near the hotel.

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10. He doesn't like the hotel food. 

Explanation

The statement "He doesn't like the hotel food" is given, and the correct answer is False. This means that the person actually does like the hotel food.

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11. 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." In this sentence, the subject is "There" and it is followed by a plural noun "two bedrooms." Therefore, the correct form of the verb "to be" is "are." Additionally, the contraction "'re" is used to indicate the plural form of the verb "are" when combined with the subject "you" or "we." In this case, the speaker is referring to themselves and their brother, so the contraction "'re" is used.

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12. Jason has got a small family. 

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The given statement "Jason has got a small family" is true. This implies that Jason's family consists of only a few members. The size of a family can be determined by the number of individuals in it, and in this case, it is stated that Jason has a small family.

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13. We don't eat here because ……………………… isn't a cooker.

Explanation

The given explanation is incomplete and not clear. It is not possible to generate a proper explanation based on the information provided.

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14.  His friends like the ……………………… and the bedrooms  at the hotel.

Explanation

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 appeals to his friends.

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15. There is one window in his room. 

Explanation

The given statement states that there is one window in his room. However, the correct answer is false. This implies that there is either more than one window in his room or there is no window at all.

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16. Jason likes watching scary films. 

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17. 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 sentence, the speaker is referring to themselves and someone else, indicating that they are on holiday together. Therefore, the verb "are" is used to indicate the plural subject. Additionally, the contraction "'re" is used as a shortened form of "are" in informal writing.

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18. Jason sometimes does ……………………… to help his parents. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "jobs" because it is stated in the question that Jason does something to help his parents, and out of the given options, "jobs" is the most general term that can encompass a variety of tasks or responsibilities that Jason may undertake to assist his parents.

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19.  Read the article again and choose the best answers.Barnaby is a town which is ……………………… . 

Explanation

Barnaby is located by the sea.

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20. I make the bed and tidy ……………………… every morning, but he does nothing!

Explanation

The word "up" in this context means completing the task of making the bed and tidying every morning. The speaker is emphasizing that they consistently perform this task, while the other person does not contribute or do anything.

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The hotel is very popular...
Jason's home is unusual. 
In winter Jason is sometimes frightened at night  when...
There is a park...
We can make breakfast, but for dinner we go to a nice restaurant next...
And I like watching TV here. I...
How's school? ...
He can see his friends' houses from his room. 
Jason and his family live...
He doesn't like the hotel food. 
There...
Jason has got a small family. 
We don't eat here because...
 His friends like the...
There is one window in his room. 
Jason likes watching scary films. 
Complete the email with one word in each gap.  Hi Ben, I'm...
Jason sometimes does...
 Read the article again and choose the best answers.Barnaby is a...
I make the bed and tidy ...
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