Gateway B1 Unit 5 Vocabulary

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1. It's about a group of dogs. I laughed all the way through – it was so ………………………

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The given correct answer for this question is "funny". This suggests that the person found the story or content about the group of dogs to be humorous and it made them laugh throughout.

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This quiz focuses on vocabulary related to television, enhancing English language skills by discussing preferences and habits concerning TV watching.

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2. I usually watch the TV for an hour or two every day. I only  switch on/switch off  the TV when I know there is something I want to watch.

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The correct answer is "switch on" because the sentence states that the person only turns on the TV when they know there is something they want to watch. This implies that they are actively initiating the process of turning on the TV, rather than turning it off.

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3. I also like watching cookery programmes/documentaries, especially onesabout space and the natural world.

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The person enjoys watching cookery programmes and documentaries, particularly those related to space and the natural world. The given answer "documentaries" aligns with the person's preference for watching these types of educational and informative shows.

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4. However, I don't like many other programmes, especially  reality shows/the news. There are too many of them and nothing interesting ever happens.

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The given statement suggests that the person does not like reality shows because there are too many of them and nothing interesting ever happens. This implies that the person finds reality shows repetitive and uninteresting. Therefore, the correct answer is "reality shows".

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5. I try to watch the news/adverts because I think it's important to knowwhat's happening in the world.

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The correct answer is "the news" because the sentence mentions that the person tries to watch the news and adverts. This implies that they consider the news to be important and worth keeping up with.

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6. When they come on, I get the  remote control/channel and switch it off!

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The given answer "remote control" is correct because the sentence states that the speaker switches off the remote control/channel when "they" come on. This implies that the remote control is being used to control the channel, and the speaker turns it off when "they" (presumably referring to a specific program or channel) come on.

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7. It's got Angelina Jolie in it. Everyone wants to see it. It's very ………………………

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The given correct answer for this question is "popular" because it states that the movie has Angelina Jolie in it, which is a well-known and highly regarded actress. This suggests that the movie is likely to attract a lot of attention and interest from the audience, making it popular.

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8. It's a documentary about the language of monkeys. It's really interesting and ………………………

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The given correct answer for this question is "informative". This is because the statement mentions that the documentary is about the language of monkeys, which suggests that it provides valuable and educational information about this topic.

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9.  It's about the longest train journey in the world. I fell asleep it was so ………………………

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The given correct answer for this question is "boring". This implies that the longest train journey in the world is not interesting or exciting. It suggests that the experience of the train journey was dull and uneventful, possibly leading the person to fall asleep.

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10. I'm going to have a nice ……………………… bath and read my book.

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The correct answer is "relaxing" because the person is planning to have a nice bath and read a book, indicating that they want to unwind and have a peaceful and calming experience.

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11. It's about a girl and she dies at the end. I cried and cried. It was really ………………………

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The correct answer for this question is "moving" because the statement mentions that the girl dies at the end and the person crying suggests that the story had a strong emotional impact on them. This indicates that the story was touching and evoked deep emotions, making it a moving experience.

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12. I'm ……………………… that you didn't recognise her. You've met her before, haven't you?

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The correct answer is "surprised" because the sentence structure and context indicate that the speaker is expressing their feeling of astonishment or disbelief that the person they are speaking to did not recognize someone they have met before. The word "surprised" accurately captures this emotion.

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13. The directions you gave me were ……………………… . I couldn't understand them and I got completely lost.

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The person is explaining that they couldn't understand the directions given to them, which caused them to become completely lost. The word "confusing" accurately describes the situation where the directions were unclear and difficult to comprehend, leading to the person's confusion and getting lost.

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14. I find English lessons very ……………………… . They're late in the evening and I've usually been at school all day.

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The correct answer is "tiring" because the sentence mentions that the English lessons are late in the evening and the person has already been at school all day. This suggests that the person is tired and finds the English lessons exhausting.

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15. I'm ……………………… that you don't want to join the drama group. I think we'd have a great time. 

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The speaker is expressing their emotions about the person not wanting to join the drama group. The words "disappointed" and "surprised" indicate that the speaker had high expectations or hopes for the person to join the group and is now feeling let down and taken aback by their decision.

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It's about a group of dogs. I laughed all the way through – it...
I usually watch the TV for an hour or two every day. I only...
I also like watching cookery programmes/documentaries, especially...
However, I don't like many other programmes, especially  reality...
I try to watch the news/adverts because I think it's important to...
When they come on, I get the  remote control/channel and switch...
It's got Angelina Jolie in it. Everyone wants to see it. It's very...
It's a documentary about the language of monkeys. It's really...
 It's about the longest train journey in the world. I fell asleep...
I'm going to have a nice...
It's about a girl and she dies at the end. I cried and cried. It was...
I'm...
The directions you gave me were...
I find English lessons very...
I'm...
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