Gateway B1+ Unit 6 Review
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Questions and Answers
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Change these sentences from active to passive. Someone is printing their project at the moment.
Explanation
The given explanation is correct. It demonstrates the transformation of the active sentence "Someone is printing their project at the moment" into the passive form "The project is being printed at the moment." In the passive voice, the focus is on the object (the project) rather than the subject (someone). Additionally, the verb "is printing" is changed to "is being printed" to reflect the passive voice.Rate this question:
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> They'll hold the conference in Hanoi later this year.
Explanation
The given explanation restates the original sentence in a passive voice construction. It conveys the same meaning as the original sentence by stating that the conference will take place in Hanoi at a later time this year.Rate this question:
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> Teacher Mel has marked our exam papers.
Explanation
The given answer is correct because it accurately rephrases the original sentence in the passive voice. In the original sentence, "Teacher Mel has marked our exam papers," the subject is "Teacher Mel" and the verb is "has marked." In the correct answer, "Our exam papers have been marked by teacher Mel," the subject is "Our exam papers," the verb is "have been marked," and the agent (Teacher Mel) is mentioned using the preposition "by." This passive construction emphasizes the action of marking the papers rather than the person who performed the action.Rate this question:
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> Someone started the competition in 1968.
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> We will sell the new gadgets on the Internet from this March.
Explanation
The given sentence states that the new gadgets will be sold on the Internet starting from March. This implies that the action of selling will happen in the future, and the passive voice is used to emphasize the subject (new gadgets) and the action (being sold). Therefore, the correct answer is "The new gadgets will be sold on the Internet from this March."Rate this question:
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Write complete sentences with the correct form of to have something done. > I/my bedroom/paint/a week ago
Explanation
This sentence is an example of using the causative form "to have something done." In this case, the subject "I" arranged for someone else to paint their bedroom. The action of painting was done by someone else, but at the request or instruction of the subject. The phrase "a week ago" indicates the time when the painting took place.Rate this question:
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> I/my laptop/repair/at the moment
Explanation
The correct answer is "I am having my laptop repaired at the moment." This sentence is in the present continuous tense and indicates that the speaker is currently getting their laptop fixed. The use of "having" suggests that someone else is performing the repair.Rate this question:
- 8.
I/never/my hair/dye/until now.
Explanation
The given sentence is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and is still relevant now. The phrase "I have never had my hair dyed" suggests that the person has never experienced the process of dyeing their hair before. The addition of "until now" implies that they have recently had their hair dyed, indicating a change in their past habits or experiences.Rate this question:
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> we/our windows/clean/once a month
Explanation
The sentence is in the passive voice, indicating that someone else cleans the windows for us. The phrase "have our windows cleaned" suggests that we arrange or hire someone to clean our windows regularly. The frequency is stated as "once a month," indicating that the cleaning occurs on a monthly basis.Rate this question:
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> my dad/his car/service/every six months
Explanation
The given sentence indicates that the speaker's dad regularly gets his car serviced every six months. The phrase "has his car serviced" implies that someone else performs the service for him, indicating that the dad takes his car to a professional for maintenance. This regular servicing ensures that the car remains in good condition and helps prevent any potential issues or breakdowns.Rate this question:
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My big sister Lucy is getting married next spring and we're all really excited about the wedding. I spoke to Lucy the other day and she told me about what she has done so far. The guest list (11) (decide) ________ and the invitations (12) (send out) ________ .
Explanation
The correct answer is "has been decided" and "have been sent out" because the subject "guest list" is singular, so it requires the singular form of the verb "has been decided." The subject "invitations" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "have been sent out." Both verbs are in the present perfect tense to indicate that the actions were completed in the past and have ongoing relevance to the present.Rate this question:
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The menu hasn't been decided yet, but it (13) (discuss) …..……………… a lot because both Lucy and her fiancé love food!
Explanation
The correct answer is "has been discussed". The sentence suggests that the menu for an event has not been decided yet, but there have been discussions about it. The use of "has been discussed" indicates that the discussions have taken place in the past and are ongoing.Rate this question:
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The venue for the wedding (14) (book) ________ – it's a lovely hotel in the countryside – and the bridesmaids (15) (choose) ________ I'm one of them!
Explanation
The correct answer for this question is "has been booked". This is because the subject "the venue for the wedding" is singular, so it requires the singular form of the verb "booked". "Has been" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present perfect tense. On the other hand, the subject "the bridesmaids" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "chosen". "Have been" is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the present perfect tense when used with a plural subject.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with words for appliances and gadgets. 16. They've got a ……………………… in the car, but my parents never use it. They prefer maps.
Explanation
They've got a satnav or GPS or gps in the car, but my parents never use it. They prefer maps.Rate this question:
- 15.
We need a new ……………………… . These carpets are still dirty.
Explanation
The given sentence suggests that there is a need for something to clean the dirty carpets. The most suitable option to fulfill this need is a vacuum cleaner, as it is specifically designed to clean carpets and remove dirt and debris from them. Therefore, the correct answer is vacuum cleaner.Rate this question:
- 16.
Just put the food in the ……………………… oven for three minutes and that's it.
Explanation
The correct answer is "microwave" because the sentence suggests that the food should be put in an appliance for three minutes, and the most common appliance used for heating food quickly is a microwave.Rate this question:
- 17.
Do you use your ……………………… to work on the train very often?
Explanation
The question is asking if the person frequently uses their laptop to work on the train. The correct answer is "laptop" because it is a portable device that allows users to work while traveling.Rate this question:
- 18.
Jack is always hiding the ……………………… so that he can watch the programmes he likes!
Explanation
Jack is always hiding the remote control so that he can watch the programs he likes. This suggests that Jack wants to have exclusive control over the television and the ability to choose what he wants to watch. By hiding the remote control, he ensures that no one else can change the channel or interfere with his viewing preferences.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with a suitable verb in a correct form. 21. Could you ……………………… on the light, please? I can't see a thing.
Explanation
The sentence is asking someone to perform an action in order to illuminate the room. Both "turn" and "switch" are suitable verbs that can be used in this context to indicate the action of activating the light.Rate this question:
- 20.
The radio didn't work. Then I realized I hadn't ……………………… it in!
Explanation
The radio didn't work because it was not plugged in.Rate this question:
- 21.
I'm going to ……………………… track three because it's my favourite song at the moment.
Explanation
The person is going to "play" track three because it is their favorite song at the moment. They are not going to "select" track three, as the sentence implies that they have already chosen it as their favorite.Rate this question:
- 22.
Can we ……………………… the film to the place where she meets the king, please? I missed that bit.
Explanation
The word "rewind" is the correct answer because it suggests the action of going back or reversing the film to the specific part where the protagonist meets the king. The speaker missed that part and is requesting to watch it again.Rate this question:
- 23.
You'll need to ……………………… the battery before you can use the new camera.
Explanation
To use the new camera, it is necessary to charge the battery beforehand. Charging the battery will provide the camera with the necessary power to function properly.Rate this question:
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Luke: You've been studying for ages. What are you doing? Agnes: I'm doing my IT homework and it's really complicated. Are you any good (1) ……………………… computer programming? Luke: I'm quite good. Let's have a look. Agnes: Thanks, Luke.
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About
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At
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With
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On
Correct Answer
B. AtExplanation
The correct answer is "at". In this conversation, Agnes is asking Luke if he is good at computer programming. The preposition "at" is used to indicate a skill or ability.Rate this question:
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Luke: All that you've done so far is correct, I think. I'm not aware (2) ……………………… any mistakes. Agnes: That's a relief!
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About
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In
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Of
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With
Correct Answer
C. OfExplanation
The correct answer is "of". In this context, Luke is saying that he is not aware of any mistakes. The preposition "of" is used to indicate possession or association, and in this case, it shows that Luke does not possess or have any knowledge of any mistakes.Rate this question:
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Luke: You shouldn't worry so much. You should be pleased (3) ……………………… your progress.
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With
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About
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At
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On
Correct Answer
A. WithExplanation
The correct answer is "with". In this context, "with" is used to indicate the cause or reason for feeling pleased. Luke is suggesting that the person should be pleased because of their progress.Rate this question:
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Agnes: Yes, I guess you're right. I find it much easier now than at the beginning of the year. We have an exam next week and I'm not too worried (4) ……………………… it as I have revised quite a lot.
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About
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For
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Of
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At
Correct Answer
A. AboutExplanation
The correct answer is "about". In the given conversation, Agnes is expressing that she is not too worried about the upcoming exam because she has revised quite a lot. The word "about" is used to indicate the subject or topic of concern, which in this case is Agnes' worry about the exam.Rate this question:
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Luke: Well, do you want to have a break from studying? How about a walk? Agnes: Yes. I'm tired (5) ……………………… studying, let's go out!
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About
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At
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Of
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With
Correct Answer
C. OfExplanation
Agnes is expressing her tiredness in relation to studying, indicating that she wants a break from it. The word "of" is used to show the cause or reason for her tiredness, indicating that she is tired because of studying.Rate this question:
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