Gateway B1+ Unit 9 Vocabulary + Grammar
Questions and Answers
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Maria: Look at Mum’s birthday cake. It’s a disaster! If I (1) …………… the recipe a bit more carefully it (2) …………… better. But as usual I was in such a rush that I didn’t bother. Richard: Well, if you (3) …………… the television at the same time as trying to cook the cake it would have been much better. Maria: I know, you’re right. If I (4) …………… how awful it was going to taste I would have turned the television off! Richard: If I were you, I (5) …………… again and bake another cake.
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Louise: My mum says you must be (1) ……………………… (care) when you’re driving along these country roads, Dave. They’re very narrow. Dave: Yes, I know. Don’t worry. I’m a very (2) ……………………… (sense) driver and I don’t take risks when driving. Louise: That’s good to know. I think it’s so (3) ……………………… (danger) when people drive along this road. Dave: Stop worrying. This should be an (4) ……………………… (enjoy) drive in the country. I'm a good driver and you’re in a very (5) ……………………(comfort) car. Just look out of the window and enjoy the views!
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Complete the sentences with words related to nations. Before the match started, we all sang the national ……………………… of the two countries.
Explanation
Before the match started, we all sang the national anthem of the two countries. The national anthem is a patriotic song that represents a nation and is usually played or sung on special occasions, such as sporting events or national holidays. It is a symbol of national identity and unity, and it is meant to evoke feelings of pride and loyalty towards one's country. In this context, the word "anthem" fits perfectly to complete the sentence and convey the idea that the participants sang the official songs of their respective nations.Rate this question:
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Do you know what the ……………………… is in Poland? I need to change some money before I go.
Explanation
The person is asking about the currency in Poland and mentioning that they need to change some money before going there. The correct answer to the question is "currency," which refers to the type of money used in a particular country.Rate this question:
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The new Prime ……………………… gave a speech to reporters outside his house on the night he was elected.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Minister, minister" because the question states that "The new Prime..." and the word that completes the sentence is "Minister", which is repeated twice to emphasize the position held by the person giving the speech.Rate this question:
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I can never remember how many stars there are on the ……………………… of the USA.
Explanation
The correct answer is "flag" because the question is asking about the number of stars on the flag of the USA. The flag of the USA has 50 stars, each representing a state in the country.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with these words.There are two extra words. There are still several constitutional ……………………… left in the world.
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Elections
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Law
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Member
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Monarchies
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Parties
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Run
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Vote
Correct Answer
D. MonarchiesExplanation
The sentence states that there are still several constitutional "monarchies" left in the world. This implies that there are countries or states that have a monarch as the head of state, where the power is limited by a constitution. The other options such as "elections," "law," "member," "parties," "run," and "vote" do not fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with must have, can’t have, might have and the correct form of the verbs given. Paul ……………………………………………………………………… (make) this cake! He doesn’t know anything about baking!
Correct Answer
can't have madeExplanation
The correct answer is "can't have made". This is because the sentence states that Paul doesn't know anything about baking, so it is unlikely that he made the cake. "Can't have made" is used to express a strong belief that something did not happen in the past.Rate this question:
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Jamie ……………………………… (go shopping) because he said he needed some new trainers, but I’m not sure.
Correct Answer
might have gone shoppingExplanation
The correct answer is "might have gone shopping". This is because the speaker is unsure if Jamie went shopping or not, based on his statement about needing new trainers. The phrase "might have" suggests a possibility or uncertainty, indicating that Jamie possibly went shopping.Rate this question:
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Ralph ………………………… (repair) the computer already. He’s only been here for five minutes.
Correct Answer
can't have repairedExplanation
The phrase "can't have repaired" is used to express the idea that it is not possible for Ralph to have completed the repair of the computer already. This is because the sentence states that he has only been there for five minutes, which is not enough time to complete the repair. Therefore, "can't have repaired" is the correct answer as it accurately reflects the meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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We …………………………………… (miss) the turning. This is the wrong road.
Correct Answer
must have missedExplanation
The sentence suggests that the speaker and someone else missed the turning, indicating that they took the wrong road. The phrase "must have missed" implies a strong possibility or likelihood that they missed the turning.Rate this question:
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You ……………………………… (hear) about the accident. It was in all the newspapers.
Correct Answer
must have heardExplanation
The sentence suggests that the person being referred to had the opportunity or likelihood of hearing about the accident, as it was covered in all the newspapers. Therefore, the correct answer is "must have heard," indicating a strong possibility or inference that the person indeed heard about the accident.Rate this question:
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Who do you think will be the next ……………………… of the USA?
Correct Answer
President, president - 16.
Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences. It might / can’t be hot at the beach, so take some suntan lotion.
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Might
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Can’t
Correct Answer
A. MightExplanation
The word "might" is the correct alternative to complete the sentence because it suggests a possibility that it could be hot at the beach. The word "can't" is not suitable in this context as it implies certainty that it is not hot at the beach.Rate this question:
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You’ve got a lot of crime books – you must / could like detective fiction.
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Must
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Could
Correct Answer
A. MustExplanation
The statement suggests that having a lot of crime books implies a strong possibility or likelihood that the person enjoys detective fiction. The word "must" is used to express a logical conclusion based on the evidence presented.Rate this question:
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Don’t buy a book for Tara’s birthday. She can / might already have it. Get her some flowers instead.
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Can
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Might
Correct Answer
B. MightExplanation
The correct answer is "might" because it suggests that there is a possibility that Tara already has the book, so it would be better to get her something else like flowers.Rate this question:
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That can’t / must be the new student. I haven’t seen him before.
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can’t
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Must
Correct Answer
B. MustExplanation
The speaker is stating that they haven't seen the person before, implying that the person must be a new student. The word "must" is used to express certainty in this context.Rate this question:
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The teacher mustn’t / can’t have the results already. We only took the test this morning.
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Mustn’t
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Can’t
Correct Answer
B. Can’tExplanation
The correct answer is "can't" because the speaker states that the teacher mustn't/can't have the results already because they only took the test that morning. This implies that there hasn't been enough time for the teacher to have the results.Rate this question:
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Maria: Look at Mum’s birthday cake. It’s a disaster! If I (1) …………… the recipe a bit more carefully it …………… better. But as usual I was in such a rush that I didn’t bother.
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Had read
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Would read
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read
Correct Answer
A. Had readExplanation
Maria is expressing regret about not reading the recipe more carefully before making the cake. She believes that if she had read the recipe more carefully, the cake would have turned out better. The correct answer, "had read," is in the past perfect tense, which is used to talk about a past action that happened before another past action. In this case, the action of reading the recipe (had read) happened before the action of making the cake (didn't bother).Rate this question:
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Maria: Look at Mum’s birthday cake. It’s a disaster! If I …………… the recipe a bit more carefully it (2) …………… better. But as usual I was in such a rush that I didn’t bother.
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Would have been
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Will be
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Wouldn't be
Correct Answer
A. Would have beenExplanation
The correct answer is "would have been". This is because Maria is expressing regret about not reading the recipe more carefully in the past. The phrase "would have been" is used to talk about unrealized or hypothetical situations in the past. In this case, Maria is imagining how the cake would have turned out if she had followed the recipe more carefully.Rate this question:
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Richard: Well, if you (3) …………… the television at the same time as trying to cook the cake it would have been much better.
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Wasn't watching
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Haven't been watching
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Hadn't been watching
Correct Answer
C. Hadn't been watchingExplanation
Richard is expressing a hypothetical situation in the past. He is saying that if the person had not been watching the television while trying to cook the cake, the outcome would have been much better. The correct answer, "hadn't been watching," is the past perfect continuous tense, which is used to talk about an action that was ongoing in the past before another action or event happened. In this case, the ongoing action of watching the television was happening before the action of trying to cook the cake.Rate this question:
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Maria: I know, you’re right. If I (4) …………… how awful it was going to taste I would have turned the television off!
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Knew
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Had known
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Has known
Correct Answer
B. Had knownExplanation
The correct answer is "had known". In this sentence, Maria is expressing regret about not knowing something in the past. The phrase "If I had known" is used to talk about a hypothetical situation in the past that did not actually happen. Maria is saying that if she had known how awful the taste was going to be, she would have turned off the television.Rate this question:
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Richard: If I were you, I (5) …………… again and bake another cake.
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Will start
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Would start
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would have started
Correct Answer
B. Would startExplanation
The correct answer is "would start". In this sentence, Richard is talking about a hypothetical situation, imagining what he would do if he were in the other person's position. The use of "would start" indicates a conditional action that Richard would take in that situation.Rate this question:
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Louise: My mum says you must be (1) ……………………… (care) when you’re driving along these country roads, Dave. They’re very narrow.
Correct Answer
carefulExplanation
Louise's mom advises Dave to be careful when driving along country roads because they are narrow. This implies that being cautious and attentive is necessary to avoid any potential accidents or mishaps while navigating these roads.Rate this question:
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Dave: Yes, I know. Don’t worry. I’m a very (2) ……………………… (sense) driver and I don’t take risks when driving.
Correct Answer
sensibleExplanation
Dave is reassuring someone that they don't need to worry because he is a very sensible driver. The word "sensible" describes someone who is practical, cautious, and makes wise decisions. This implies that Dave drives responsibly and doesn't engage in risky behavior while driving.Rate this question:
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Louise: That’s good to know. I think it’s so (3) ……………………… (danger) when people drive along this road.
Correct Answer
dangerousExplanation
Louise expresses her opinion that it is dangerous when people drive along this road. The word "dangerous" is the correct answer because it accurately describes Louise's belief about the road.Rate this question:
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Dave: Stop worrying. This should be an (4) ……………………… (enjoy) drive in the country. ...
Correct Answer
enjoyableExplanation
The correct answer is "enjoyable" because the word "enjoy" is used in the sentence and the adjective form of "enjoy" is "enjoyable." This suggests that the drive in the country will be pleasurable and something to be enjoyed.Rate this question:
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Dave: ... I'm a good driver and you’re in a very (5) ……………………… (comfort) car. Just look out of the window and enjoy the views!
Correct Answer
comfortableExplanation
Dave is suggesting that the person he is talking to is in a very comfortable car.Rate this question:
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Elected politicians govern or ……………………… a country.
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Elections
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Law
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Member
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Monarchies
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Parties
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Run
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Vote
Correct Answer
F. RunExplanation
Elected politicians "run" a country. This means that they are in charge of managing and making decisions for the country's government. They are responsible for implementing laws, policies, and programs that affect the nation and its citizens. They are elected by the people through a voting process, and once elected, they have the authority to govern the country.Rate this question:
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A lot of young people never vote in general ……………………… .
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Elections
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Law
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Member
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Monarchies
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Parties
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Run
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Vote
Correct Answer
A. ElectionsExplanation
A lot of young people never vote in general elections. This suggests that the correct answer is "elections" as it is the only option that fits logically in the given sentence. The sentence implies that young people do not participate in the voting process during elections.Rate this question:
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My uncle used to be the ……………………… of parliament for our area.
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Elections
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Law
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Member
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Monarchies
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Parties
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Run
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Vote
Correct Answer
C. MemberExplanation
The correct answer is "member". This is because the sentence states that the person in question used to be the "member" of parliament for our area. This implies that they were a part of parliament, indicating that "member" is the appropriate word to fill in the blank.Rate this question:
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In my opinion, both major political ……………………… are pretty much the same!
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Elections
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Law
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Member
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Monarchies
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Parties
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Run
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Vote
Correct Answer
E. PartiesExplanation
Both major political parties are pretty much the same. This suggests that the person believes that there is not much difference between the two major political parties. They may think that the parties have similar policies, ideologies, or approaches to governance. This statement implies a level of cynicism or disillusionment with the political system, indicating that the person does not see significant distinctions between the parties.Rate this question:
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