Gateway B1 Unit 3 Test Standard Vocabulary
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Questions and Answers
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Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.People in Thailand speak
Explanation
The correct answer is "Thai" because the question asks for the language spoken by people in Thailand. Thai is the official language of Thailand and is spoken by the majority of the population.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.People from Egypt are
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The word "Egyptian" is the correct answer because it is the nationality or adjective form for people from Egypt. It describes the people of Egypt, their culture, and their identity.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.People from Switzerland are
Explanation
The given correct answer for the question is "Swiss". This is because "Swiss" is the adjective form of Switzerland, used to describe people or things from Switzerland. In this context, it is used to complete the sentence "People from Switzerland are ________". Therefore, the correct answer is "Swiss".Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.People in Poland speak
Explanation
The correct answer is "Polish" because it is the official language of Poland and is spoken by the majority of the population.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.People from Japan are
Explanation
The correct answer is "Japanese" because it is the nationality or ethnicity associated with people from Japan. The word "Japanese" is the adjective form of Japan and is used to describe anything or anyone related to Japan. Therefore, when referring to people from Japan, the correct term to use is "Japanese."Rate this question:
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Add the prefixes un-, in-, il-, ir- and im- to these words to make negative adjectives. Complete the sentences with the adjectives. There are two extra words.correct • formal • happy • legal • possibleregular • visibleDesigners have invented clothes that can make you ……………………… . If you wear them, no one can see you!
Explanation
In this question, we are asked to add negative prefixes to the given words to make negative adjectives. The word "invisible" is the correct answer because when we add the prefix "in-" to the word "visible", it changes the meaning to the opposite, which is not able to be seen. Therefore, the sentence "Designers have invented clothes that can make you invisible" means that the clothes can make you not able to be seen.Rate this question:
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Add the prefixes un-, in-, il-, ir- and im- to these words to make negative adjectives. Complete the sentences with the adjectives. There are two extra words.correct • formal • happy • legal • possibleregular • visibleI must memorise my list of ……………………… verbs for tomorrow’s test.
Explanation
The word "irregular" is the correct answer because adding the prefix "ir-" to the word "regular" creates a negative adjective that means not conforming to a regular pattern or arrangement. In the sentence, the speaker must memorize a list of verbs that are not regular, meaning they do not follow a consistent pattern.Rate this question:
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Add the prefixes un-, in-, il-, ir- and im- to these words to make negative adjectives. Complete the sentences with the adjectives. There are two extra words.correct • formal • happy • legal • possibleregular • visibleLots of people download films but they forget that it’s ....................... . You can get into trouble with the police.
Explanation
The word "illegal" is the correct answer because it is formed by adding the prefix "il-" to the word "legal." The sentence states that downloading films without permission is something that people often forget is not allowed and can lead to trouble with the police. Therefore, the negative adjective "illegal" accurately describes the action of downloading films without permission.Rate this question:
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Add the prefixes un-, in-, il-, ir- and im- to these words to make negative adjectives. Complete the sentences with the adjectives. There are two extra words.correct • formal • happy • legal • possibleregular • visibleHe says he can speak 25 languages but I don’t believe him. That’s ……………………… !
Explanation
The word "impossible" is the correct answer because it is formed by adding the prefix "im-" to the word "possible". The sentence suggests that the speaker does not believe the person's claim of being able to speak 25 languages, implying that it is not possible for someone to possess such a skill. Therefore, "impossible" accurately describes the situation and completes the sentence.Rate this question:
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Add the prefixes un-, in-, il-, ir- and im- to these words to make negative adjectives. Complete the sentences with the adjectives. There are two extra words.correct • formal • happy • legal • possibleregular • visibleI was a little ……………………… with my marks in the exam because I know I can do better.
Explanation
The word "unhappy" is the correct answer because it is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the word "happy." This creates a negative adjective that describes the feeling of not being happy or satisfied. In the given sentence, the speaker expresses dissatisfaction with their exam marks, indicating that they are not happy with the results.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the advice about studying. How to learn new wordsIf you don’t understand a word, use a dictionary to translate/practise it into your own language.
Explanation
The correct answer is "translate" because if you don't understand a word, using a dictionary to translate it into your own language can help you comprehend its meaning.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the advice about studying. How to learn new wordsIt’s important to memorise/translate new words. Write new words on cards or download a special app to help you remember them.
Explanation
To learn new words, it is important to memorize them. One effective way to do this is by writing the new words on cards or using a special app designed to aid in remembering them. By actively engaging with the words and repeatedly reviewing them, the memorization process becomes easier and more efficient.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the advice about studying. How to learn new wordsDo/Make exercises in your school books.
Explanation
To learn new words, it is recommended to do exercises in your school books. This means actively engaging with the material and practicing the use of the words in different contexts. By doing exercises, you can reinforce your understanding of the words and improve your ability to recall and use them effectively. This active approach to learning helps to solidify your knowledge and make it more applicable in real-life situations.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the advice about studying. How to learn new wordsIt'll help you practise/revise using new words.
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The correct answer is "practise" because when learning new words, it is important to practice using them in order to reinforce your understanding and retention. By actively using the new words in sentences or conversations, you are able to solidify your knowledge and improve your ability to recall and apply them in the future.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the advice about studying. How to learn new wordsDon’t worry if you do/make a mistake – we learn through our mistakes!
Explanation
This advice is about learning new words and it suggests that one should not worry if they make a mistake while doing so. The explanation implies that making mistakes is a natural part of the learning process and that we can learn from them.Rate this question:
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