Gateway B1 Unit 5 Vocabulary
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It’s about a group of dogs. I laughed all the way through – it was so ………………………
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Popular
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Informative
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Funny
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Moving
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Boring
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About This Quiz
This quiz focuses on vocabulary related to television, enhancing English language skills by discussing preferences and habits concerning TV watching.
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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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Switch on
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Switch off
Correct Answer
A. Switch onExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I also like watching cookery programmes/documentaries, especially onesabout space and the natural world.
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Cookery programmes
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Documentaries
Correct Answer
A. DocumentariesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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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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reality shows
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The news
Correct Answer
A. reality showsExplanation
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".Rate this question:
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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 news
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Adverts
Correct Answer
A. The newsExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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When they come on, I get the remote control/channel and switch it off!
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Remote control
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Channel
Correct Answer
A. Remote controlExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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It’s got Angelina Jolie in it. Everyone wants to see it. It's very ………………………
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Popular
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Informative
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Funny
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Moving
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Boring
Correct Answer
A. PopularExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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It’s a documentary about the language of monkeys. It's really interesting and ………………………
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Popular
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Informative
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Funny
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Moving
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Boring
Correct Answer
A. InformativeExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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It’s about the longest train journey in the world. I fell asleep it was so ………………………
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Popular
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Informative
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Funny
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Moving
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Boring
Correct Answer
A. BoringExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I’m going to have a nice ……………………… bath and read my book.
Correct Answer
relaxingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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It’s about a girl and she dies at the end. I cried and cried. It was really ………………………
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Popular
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Informative
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Funny
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Moving
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Boring
Correct Answer
A. MovingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I’m ……………………… that you didn’t recognise her. You’ve met her before, haven’t you?
Correct Answer
surprisedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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The directions you gave me were ……………………… . I couldn’t understand them and I got completely lost.
Correct Answer
confusingExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I find English lessons very ……………………… . They’re late in the evening and I’ve usually been at school all day.
Correct Answer
tiringExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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I’m ……………………… that you don’t want to join the drama group. I think we’d have a great time.
Correct Answer
disappointed, surprisedExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.
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Complete the descriptions of films with these words. informative • popular • moving • boring • funny
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Complete the sentences with the correct adjective form of these words. confuse • disappoint • relax • surprise • tire
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