Gateway B1 Unit 4 Vocabulary
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Complete the sentences with words for parts of the body.The girl picked up the ring and put it on her ……………………… . ________
Explanation
The girl picked up the ring and put it on her finger.Rate this question:
- 2.
The dentist took out one of my ………………………________ yesterday, but it didn’t hurt.
Explanation
The correct answer is "teeth" because the sentence mentions that the dentist removed something that did not cause any pain. Since teeth are commonly extracted by dentists, it can be inferred that the missing word is "teeth".Rate this question:
- 3.
I wasn’t wearing any shoes when I dropped a heavy box on my foot and broke one of my ……………………… . ________
Explanation
The correct answer is "toes" because the sentence states that the person broke one of their body parts when a heavy box was dropped on their foot. The only body part mentioned in the sentence that is located in the foot area is the toes. Therefore, it can be inferred that the person broke one of their toes.Rate this question:
- 4.
I'm wearing a scarf today because I've got a bad cold and a sore ……………………… .________
Explanation
The given correct answer for the blank is "throat". The sentence mentions that the person is wearing a scarf because they have a bad cold and a sore throat. Wearing a scarf can help keep the throat warm and provide some relief for a sore throat.Rate this question:
- 5.
Mel was lifting heavy furniture yesterday and she hurt her ……………………… .________
Explanation
Mel hurt her back while lifting heavy furniture yesterday.Rate this question:
- 6.
Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra words.I need to get some pain ……………………… for this headache.
- A.
Ache
- B.
Aid
- C.
Attack
- D.
Centre
- E.
Killers
- F.
Poisoning
- G.
Waiting
Correct Answer
E. KillersExplanation
I need to get some pain killers for this headache.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You have to go to hospital if you get food ……………………… very badly.
- A.
Ache
- B.
Aid
- C.
Attack
- D.
Centre
- E.
Killers
- F.
Poisoning
- G.
Waiting
Correct Answer
F. PoisoningExplanation
If you get food poisoning very badly, you have to go to the hospital. Food poisoning is a condition caused by consuming contaminated food or drink, which can lead to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. In severe cases, it can cause dehydration and other complications that require medical attention. Therefore, if someone experiences food poisoning to a significant degree, seeking treatment at a hospital is necessary to receive appropriate care and potentially prevent further health issues.Rate this question:
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- 8.
We were in the ……………………… room for an hour before the doctor saw us.
- A.
Ache
- B.
Aid
- C.
Attack
- D.
Centre
- E.
Killers
- F.
Poisoning
- G.
Waiting
Correct Answer
G. WaitingExplanation
The correct answer is "waiting" because the sentence states that "we" were in the room for an hour before the doctor saw "us." This implies that "we" were waiting in the room for the doctor to see "us."Rate this question:
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- 9.
Heart patients usually get pains in their chest, if they are having a heart ……………………… .
- A.
Ache
- B.
Aid
- C.
Attack
- D.
Centre
- E.
Killers
- F.
Poisoning
- G.
Waiting
Correct Answer
C. AttackExplanation
Heart patients usually get pains in their chest if they are having a heart attack.Rate this question:
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- 10.
We learned how to do first ……………………… at school last term.
- A.
Centre
- B.
Killers
- C.
Poisoning
- D.
Waiting
- E.
Ache
- F.
Aid
- G.
Attack
Correct Answer
F. AidExplanation
The given sentence states that the speaker learned how to do something at school last term. Out of the options provided, "aid" is the most suitable word that can fit in the sentence. It implies that the speaker learned how to provide assistance or help to someone.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.Bird flu is an example of a ________ which can pass from birds to humans.
- A.
Virus
- B.
Flu
Correct Answer
A. VirusExplanation
Bird flu is caused by a specific type of virus called the avian influenza virus. This virus primarily infects birds, but it can also be transmitted to humans, leading to severe respiratory illnesses. Therefore, the correct answer is "virus" as it accurately describes the infectious agent responsible for the transmission of bird flu from birds to humans.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Leo’s throat is very __________ because of his cold.
- A.
Pain
- B.
Sore
Correct Answer
B. SoreExplanation
Leo's throat is very sore because of his cold. Soreness is a common symptom of a cold, where the throat feels irritated, inflamed, and painful. This discomfort is often caused by the inflammation of the throat tissues due to the viral infection. The word "sore" accurately describes the condition of Leo's throat in this context.Rate this question:
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- 13.
I’ve got a ____________ in my leg and it hurts when I walk.
- A.
Pain
- B.
Sore
Correct Answer
A. PainExplanation
The word "pain" is the correct answer because the sentence states that the person has a sensation in their leg that hurts when they walk. "Pain" accurately describes this uncomfortable feeling, while "sore" may imply a more general discomfort or tenderness.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Anna hasn’t got __________; it’s just a bad cold.
- A.
Flu
- B.
Virus
Correct Answer
A. FluExplanation
Anna hasn't got the flu; it's just a bad cold. This means that Anna is not suffering from the flu, but rather she has a common cold.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Ben’s got a stomach _________ because he ate too many burgers at lunchtime!
- A.
Ache
- B.
Cough
Correct Answer
A. AcheExplanation
Ben's stomach is hurting because he ate too many burgers at lunchtime. This discomfort or pain in the stomach is commonly referred to as a stomach ache.Rate this question:
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