Grammar And Vocabulary Quiz: Gateway B2, Unit 7

The correct answer is "soundtrack" because the sentence is referring to the music or background music used in a stage performance. The word "though" suggests that despite any other aspects of the performance, the person still enjoyed the soundtrack.

The correct answer is "letting" because it is the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence. In this context, the person is apologizing for letting the speaker down, meaning they failed to meet expectations or fulfill a commitment. The word "letting" is the present participle form of the verb "let," which is used to indicate allowing or permitting something to happen.

The word "that" is the correct answer because it is used to introduce a clause that explains why it took some time to condense the novel's plot and why some people might be unhappy with the adaptation. The sentence structure suggests that the screenwriter is referring to a specific reason or explanation.

In this sentence, the verb "offered" is followed by the gerund form "buying/to buy," indicating that the action of buying a subscription is being considered. The correct alternative to complete the sentence is "told" because it is the appropriate verb to use after "offered." "Told" conveys the idea that the speaker informed their mother about their ability to read the Spanish newspaper online, implying that they declined the offer.

The word "would" is the correct answer because it is used to express a future possibility or likelihood. In this context, the speaker is expressing their hope that the stars of the film will receive the recognition they deserve in the future award season.

We could tell that she was nervous at first, but after a while she relaxed and gave a great performance.

The word "could" is the correct alternative to complete the sentence because it is used to express the possibility or ability to meet up with the friend's brother in Chile. The sentence implies that the speaker asked the friend's brother if they could meet up, indicating a potential arrangement or plan to do so.

The given answer is "star" because the question asks for the correct alternative to complete the email. In the email, the speaker mentions that the star/role of the film wasn't well-known, indicating that the missing word should be related to the actor or character in the film. Therefore, "star" is the appropriate word to complete the sentence.

The given correct answer for this question is "acting". This is because the sentence states that the (3) lighting/acting was terrible, indicating that the speaker is referring to the quality of the acting in the film.

The word "purchases" is the correct alternative to complete the email. This is because the sentence mentions that the person doesn't often make online file-sharing or purchases, indicating that the word should be related to buying something online.

The correct answer is "would get". In reported speech, we use "would" to express future possibility or likelihood. In this case, person A is expressing their belief that the actress will receive an award for the film. Therefore, in reported speech, person B would say "He added that he was sure the actress would get an award for it."

The word "been" is the correct answer because it completes the sentence grammatically and makes sense in the context of the sentence. The sentence is talking about a project that the person admitted to being challenging, indicating that it had already happened in the past. Therefore, the word "been" is used to show that the project had already taken place.

The sentence is asking the writer to keep the plot simple. The plot refers to the main storyline or sequence of events in a movie or story. By keeping the plot simple, it means that the writer should avoid complicating the story with too many subplots or unnecessary details. This will help the audience to easily follow and understand the main events and conflicts in the story.

The term "page-turner" is used to describe a book that is so engaging and captivating that the reader is compelled to keep turning the pages. In this context, the speaker is referring to a book that was given to them by Craig last year for their birthday. They mention that it was a "real page-turner," indicating that they found the book to be incredibly interesting and enjoyable, to the point where they couldn't stop reading it.

The word "outcome" fits logically in the sentence as it refers to the result or conclusion of the selection panel's decision. The sentence states that the selection panel will choose the 50 best entries and inform the participants of the outcome. This implies that the participants will be notified about the result or outcome of their entries by the end of February.

She is planning to record an album in the near future and once it is completed, it will be accessible for download from her website.

The correct answer is "he thought it was, it was". In reported speech, we change the verb tense and pronouns to match the original speaker's perspective. In this case, Dave originally said "I think it's excellent", so when reporting his statement, we change "I" to "he" and "think" to "thought". Additionally, the pronoun "it" remains the same in reported speech. Therefore, the correct reported speech sentence is "Dave said that he thought it was excellent."

The correct answer is "had" because it indicates that the person mentioned in the text had the necessity or obligation to write new scenes in order to improve the flow of the story. The word "had" implies that this action of writing new scenes had already occurred in the past.

The word "was" is the correct answer because it fits grammatically in the sentence and agrees with the subject "it" in past tense. The sentence is talking about a project that "had been" challenging with two changes of director, indicating that the project is in the past. The word "was" is used to describe the state of the project at that time.

The correct answer is "watching" because it correctly completes the sentence grammatically and maintains the parallel structure of the sentence. The sentence states that the person has been trying to learn Spanish and their friend Simon suggested watching Spanish TV. Therefore, the person has been watching Spanish TV as a way to learn the language, and this activity has been helpful for them.

The text is asking the reader to complete the sentence by choosing the correct word to fill in the blank. The sentence is referring to sending a first draft and receiving something before the competition closes. The word that fits in this context is "feedback," as it is common to send a draft of a creative work, such as a screenplay, and receive feedback on it before a competition deadline.

The given question asks for a word that completes the text and fits the context. The context of the text suggests that the missing word should be related to writing and specifically to a feature film. The word "screenplay" is the correct answer as it refers to the written script for a film that includes dialogue, descriptions of scenes, and instructions for the actors. Therefore, "screenplay" is the most suitable word to complete the text.

The correct answer is "scenes". In this context, the text is referring to completing the text with words that would fit into the sentence. The sentence is describing a show or movie that is showing people awaiting the arrival of a spaceship from another galaxy. The word "scenes" is the most appropriate word to complete the sentence as it refers to specific parts or segments of the show or movie where this action is taking place.

The correct answer is "he had recorded". In reported speech, the verb tenses are usually shifted back. Therefore, "did you see" becomes "hadn't", and "I recorded it" becomes "he had recorded it".

The correct answer is "to buy". In the sentence, the phrase "offered to buy" indicates that the speaker's mom suggested purchasing a subscription to a Spanish newspaper. The verb "buy" is used in its infinitive form to show the action that was proposed.

The correct answer is "if it was, whether it was" because in reported speech, we usually change questions into indirect questions using "if" or "whether". In this case, the question "Is it good?" is changed to "He asked if it was good, whether it was good."

The only drawback was that the venue was quite small and uncomfortable.

The correct answer is "songwriter" because the sentence states that Katy is a good singer and something else. The word "write" is given as a clue, so we can infer that Katy is good at writing songs. Therefore, the correct form of the word is "songwriter," which refers to someone who writes songs.

The correct answer is "if he had seen the film, whether he had seen the film". This is because the question is asking about Dave asking Grant if he had seen the film on Channel 4 the previous night. The use of "if" and "whether" indicates that Dave is asking about Grant's knowledge or experience of watching the film.

The word "turnout" fits perfectly in the sentence as it describes the number of people who attended the gig. The phrase "a really good turnout" indicates that a large number of people showed up to support her. This is further supported by the mention that the place was packed, suggesting a high level of attendance.