Gateway B1+ Unit 3 Vocabulary + Grammar
Questions and Answers
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Complete the text with these adjectives. There are two extra adjectives. My town is very old and ……………………… – there are lots of buildings and monuments to look at. It has an old quarter which has lots of bars and restaurants.
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Crowded
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Dirty
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Historic
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Lively
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Modern
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Noisy
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Quiet
Correct Answer
C. HistoricExplanation
The correct answer is "historic" because it fits well with the context of the sentence. The text describes the town as "very old" and mentions buildings and monuments, indicating a rich history. This adjective implies that the town has a significant historical background and is worth exploring for its historical value.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with words related to city life.I live in the ……………………… and can cycle to school in the centre in about 20 minutes.
Correct Answer
suburbsExplanation
The person lives in the suburbs and can easily cycle to school in the city center in about 20 minutes. Living in the suburbs typically means living in residential areas outside the city center, which are usually quieter and less crowded. This allows for a more peaceful living environment while still having convenient access to the city center for work, school, or other activities.Rate this question:
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We live in a ……………………… and have great views. But if the lift isn’t working properly it’s a nightmare!
Correct Answer
block of flatsExplanation
Living in a block of flats can be enjoyable because of the great views it offers. However, if the lift in the building is not functioning properly, it can become a nightmare.Rate this question:
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The police say that there is more crime in ……………………… city areas than in the suburbs.
Correct Answer
innerExplanation
The given statement suggests that the police claim that there is a higher rate of crime in inner city areas compared to the suburbs.Rate this question:
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In many cities, only taxis and buses can drive through the ……………………… , to cut down on pollution.
Correct Answer
city centre, city centerExplanation
In many cities, only taxis and buses can drive through the city centre/city center to cut down on pollution.Rate this question:
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One of the advantages of living in a ……………………… is that you don’t hear much noise from the neighbours.
Correct Answer
detached houseExplanation
Living in a detached house has the advantage of not hearing much noise from the neighbors. This is because a detached house is not connected to any other houses, allowing for more privacy and less disturbance from shared walls or close proximity to neighbors.Rate this question:
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At the weekend the atmosphere there is always fun and ………………………. .
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Crowded
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Dirty
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Historic
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Lively
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Modern
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Noisy
- G.
Quiet
Correct Answer
D. LivelyExplanation
The correct answer is "lively". The phrase "At the weekend the atmosphere there is always fun" suggests that the atmosphere is energetic and full of activity. The word "lively" accurately describes this type of atmosphere.Rate this question:
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I would recommend Donatello’s restaurant as it has great pasta dishes. But on Friday evenings it’s very popular and it gets really ……………………… , so sometimes it’s difficult to get a table.
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Crowded
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Dirty
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Historic
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Lively
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Modern
- F.
Noisy
- G.
Quiet
Correct Answer
A. CrowdedExplanation
The correct answer is "crowded". This is because the passage mentions that Donatello's restaurant is very popular on Friday evenings and sometimes it's difficult to get a table, indicating that it gets busy with a lot of people.Rate this question:
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Also it’s impossible to have a conversation with your friends because it’s really ……………………… with all the people talking at once.
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Crowded
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Dirty
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Historic
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Lively
- E.
Modern
- F.
Noisy
- G.
Quiet
Correct Answer
F. NoisyExplanation
The given correct answer is "noisy" because the sentence states that it is impossible to have a conversation with friends due to all the people talking at once. This suggests that there is a lot of noise in the environment, making it difficult to hear and communicate with others.Rate this question:
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The town centre is very different to the old quarter. It was built quite recently so the buildings are more ………………………, and it has a great shopping centre.
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Crowded
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Dirty
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Historic
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Lively
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Modern
- F.
Noisy
- G.
Quiet
Correct Answer
E. ModernExplanation
The correct answer is "modern" because the sentence states that the town centre was built quite recently, indicating that the buildings are not old or historic. Additionally, the presence of a great shopping centre suggests that the town centre is up-to-date and contemporary in its amenities and design.Rate this question:
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Replace the words in italics with extreme adjectives. The city of Bath is very old. It is a spa town and has some Roman baths and beautiful stone buildings.
Correct Answer
ancientExplanation
The city of Bath is ancient because it has a long history and has been around for a very long time. It is a spa town and has some Roman baths and beautiful stone buildings, which further emphasize its ancient heritage.Rate this question:
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After cycling through the country roads in the rain, our bikes were very dirty.
Correct Answer
filthyExplanation
After cycling through the country roads in the rain, our bikes were very dirty. The word "filthy" accurately describes the level of dirtiness the bikes had reached.Rate this question:
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On the first day of the summer sales the shops were very full. It was impossible to move.
Correct Answer
packedExplanation
The word "packed" accurately describes the situation in the shops on the first day of the summer sales. The use of the word "full" in the sentence suggests that the shops were crowded with people, to the point where it was difficult to move around. "Packed" is a suitable synonym for "full" in this context, emphasizing the overwhelming number of people in the shops.Rate this question:
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My last essay was very bad. I wrote it in a rush and it was full of mistakes.
Correct Answer
dreadful, terrible, awfulExplanation
The correct answer options, dreadful, terrible, and awful, all convey a strong negative sentiment. These words are used to describe something of extremely poor quality or that is greatly disliked. Given the context provided in the statement, where the essay was described as "very bad" and "full of mistakes," it is reasonable to infer that the essay was indeed dreadful, terrible, and awful.Rate this question:
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We climbed up to the top of the volcano and when we looked down the views of the landscape around were very pretty.
Correct Answer
stunning, gorgeous, magical, magnificent, fabulousExplanation
The correct answer is stunning, gorgeous, magical, magnificent, fabulous. These words are all synonyms that describe something extremely beautiful or impressive. In the given sentence, the views of the landscape around the top of the volcano are being described as very pretty, which aligns with the meaning of these words. They all emphasize the breathtaking and awe-inspiring nature of the scenery.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with the correct present perfect or past simple form of the verbs given. ……………………… you ……………………… (have) that headache for a long time? You should see a doctor about it.
Correct Answer
Have you had, have hadExplanation
The correct answer is "Have you had, have had." The first blank should be filled with "Have you had" because it is asking about a past experience or action that has a connection to the present. The second blank should be filled with "have had" because it is referring to the duration of time that the headache has been present. The present perfect tense is used to talk about an action or situation that started in the past and continues up to the present. In this case, the person has had the headache for a long time and it is still ongoing, so the present perfect is the correct tense to use.Rate this question:
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Where ……………………… you ……………………… (be)? Your clothes are really dirty!
Correct Answer
have you been, have been, Where have you been?, Where have you beenExplanation
The correct answer is "Where have you been?" The question is asking about the location or place that the person has been. The correct response would be to use the present perfect tense "have you been" to ask about their recent activities. The other options are incorrect as they do not form a grammatically correct question in this context.Rate this question:
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Where ……………………… you ……………………… (stay) when you were in London earlier this year?
Correct Answer
did you stay, did stay, Where did you stayExplanation
The correct answer is "Where did you stay" because it is the correct question form for asking about someone's location in the past. The other options "did you stay" and "did stay" are not grammatically correct question forms.Rate this question:
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We ……………………… (visit) my cousins while we were in Rome last month.
Correct Answer
visitedExplanation
The sentence is in the past tense and refers to an action that happened in the past. The word "visited" is the past tense form of the verb "visit," which is the correct verb to use in this context.Rate this question:
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I have finished the assignment, but I ……………………… (not give) it in yet.
Correct Answer
haven't given, have not givenExplanation
The correct answer is "haven't given, have not given" because the sentence is in the present perfect tense, which is formed by using "have/has" + past participle. In this case, "have/has" is used with the subject "I" and "given" is the past participle of the verb "give." The negative form of the present perfect tense is formed by adding "not" after "have/has." Therefore, "haven't given" and "have not given" are both correct forms of the negative present perfect tense in this sentence.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the dialogue. Amy: Hi, Maria. Sorry I’m late. I’ve .............. Jim with his history homework.
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Helped
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Been helping
Correct Answer
B. Been helpingExplanation
The correct answer is "been helping". In the dialogue, Amy apologizes for being late and mentions that she has been helping Jim with his history homework. "Been helping" indicates that Amy has been assisting Jim continuously in the past, which fits the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Maria: Don’t worry, I’ve only just arrived myself. I’ve ......... in the gym. That’s why I’m so tired.
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Worked out
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Been working out
Correct Answer
B. Been working outExplanation
The correct answer is "been working out." This is because Maria is explaining why she is tired, and the phrase "I've only just arrived" suggests that she has recently started working out in the gym. Therefore, the present perfect continuous tense "been working out" is the appropriate choice to indicate an ongoing action that has started in the past and is still happening in the present.Rate this question:
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Amy: I’m really hungry. Shall we have a pizza after the film? Maria: We can go back to my house. I’ve just .............. a chicken and chilli pizza and I’ve got lots of salad at home.
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Bought
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Been buying
Correct Answer
A. BoughtExplanation
Maria suggests going back to her house because she has already bought a chicken and chilli pizza and has lots of salad at home. This implies that they can have the pizza at her house instead of going out to eat.Rate this question:
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Amy: That would be great. Thanks. I’ve never .................. a chicken and chilli pizza before.
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Eaten
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Been eating
Correct Answer
A. EatenExplanation
The correct answer is "eaten" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "eaten" is the correct past participle form of the verb "eat". Amy is expressing that she has never had the experience of eating a chicken and chilli pizza before.Rate this question:
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Maria: I’m glad that you can come. I’ve ................... enough salad for at least four people.
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Been making
- B.
Made
Correct Answer
B. MadeExplanation
The correct answer is "made". The use of the past tense verb "made" indicates that Maria has already completed the action of making enough salad for at least four people.Rate this question:
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