Gateway B2 Unit 9 Vocabulary + Grammar

In this sentence, the relative pronoun "who" is used to refer to "my uncle." The phrase "who was working for a technology company in Silicon Valley" provides additional information about the uncle. "Which" is not appropriate here because it is used to refer to things, not people.

The correct answer is "to bring". This is because the sentence is referring to an action that should have been done before the trip (bringing the driving licence). The phrase "had forgotten" suggests that the action was not completed, so "to bring" is the appropriate choice to indicate the intended action.

The correct answer is "travelling" because the sentence is in the past tense and the verb "remember" indicates a past event. Therefore, the verb "travelling" is the correct form to use in this context.

The correct answer is "to watch". In the given sentence, the phrase "stopped at Lone Cypress" suggests that the action of watching the sunset over the Pacific occurred after stopping at Lone Cypress. Therefore, the infinitive form "to watch" is more appropriate to indicate the purpose or intention of stopping at Lone Cypress.

The correct answer is "charger". Based on the context provided, the sentence suggests that the grandmother has lost the charger for her smartphone. A charger is a device used to recharge the battery of a smartphone, so it would make sense in this scenario.

The correct answer is "who". In the given sentence, the speaker is referring to a person who had sold something to them and was present in the shop. The word "who" is used to ask about the identity of a person, which fits the context of the sentence.

The correct answer is "froze" because it best fits the context of the sentence. The person is describing an unexpected event that happened while using a file-sharing website, and "froze" is the most appropriate term to describe the screen suddenly becoming unresponsive or stuck.

The word "coverage" is the correct answer because it fits logically in the sentence. The sentence mentions living in a remote area and the (cover) being better, which suggests that the word should be related to the quality of communication. "Coverage" refers to the extent or quality of network or signal, which aligns with the context of the sentence.

The word "swiped" means to take something quickly and without permission, which does not make sense in this context. "Inserted" also does not make sense because it implies putting something into something else, which is not applicable to printing a document. However, "printed" is the correct answer because it fits the context of the sentence and makes sense in the given situation.

The word "which" is the correct answer because it is used to refer to a specific item or choice from a set of options. In this sentence, "which" is used to refer to the software that the speaker had to pay extra for, indicating that out of all the options, it was the software that didn't work on the machine and crashed it.

The word "why" is the correct answer because it is the only option that can provide an explanation for the speaker's frustration. The speaker is getting angry because they are trying to understand why the assistant and the person they are explaining the problem to cannot comprehend what they are saying.

Yesterday I had to take my laptop back to the shop where I bought it.

The correct answer is "upgrade". The sentence suggests that the person was able to convince the other person to upgrade her computer, which implies that she may not have had it switched on before. This upgrade allows them to contact each other more frequently.

The correct answer is "which". In this sentence, "which" is used to provide additional information about the location where the speaker is going, which is India. It is used to introduce a non-restrictive clause, which means that the information it provides is not necessary for the understanding of the main clause.

The correct answer is "install" because the sentence mentions that it took a long time to "install everything again." This implies that the person had to reinstall various software or applications on their device after experiencing a data loss.

The correct answer is "whose". The sentence is describing the manager's office, and the word "whose" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In this case, it is indicating that the office belongs to the manager.

The speaker is reflecting on their first draft and acknowledges that there were mistakes or unnecessary parts in it. They then state that they "pinched / inserted / deleted" a lot of it, implying that they removed those mistakes or unnecessary parts. Therefore, the correct answer is "deleted."

The correct answer is "where we used to have" because it completes the sentence and accurately describes the location of the restaurant. It indicates that the restaurant was a place where the speaker used to have dinner.

The passage mentions that the person was shown what they could do with "it" (presumably referring to a computer or device) and then booked onto a silver surfer's course, indicating that they have learned how to use the internet. The phrase "she uses it all the time" suggests that she has regular access to the internet. Therefore, the missing word is likely "broadband," which refers to a high-speed internet connection.

A dishwasher can be linked to a thermostat so that it can be programmed to run when energy costs are lowest. This means that the dishwasher will automatically start when electricity prices are at their lowest, saving the user money on their energy bill. This feature is not typically available in other appliances such as a digital camera, microwave, touch screen, or washing machine. Therefore, the correct answer is dishwasher.

The given correct answer for this question is "glitch". This is because the sentence mentions that there was a problem or issue with the robot that cleans the grill, specifically that it only works when the grill has cooled down. This indicates that there was a technical malfunction or error, which can be referred to as a "glitch".

The given correct answer is "remember to get some batteries". This answer accurately completes the sentence "Please _____ at the shop." The word "remember" fits perfectly in the sentence and conveys the meaning of not forgetting to do something. The phrase "to get some batteries" completes the action that needs to be remembered. Therefore, "remember to get some batteries" is the correct answer.

A touch screen on the door of a fridge would allow the user to interact with the fridge by simply touching the screen instead of using physical buttons or knobs. This would enable the user to order groceries directly from the fridge by accessing a drop-down menu or using a digital camera to scan barcodes. The touch screen would provide a convenient and modern way to control and interact with the fridge's features and functionalities.

When the speaker went to visit the person, they found that the "it" (referring to something unspecified in the context) was disconnected. This suggests that the person did not use whatever "it" was very often, and as a result, it was not connected or functioning properly at the time of the visit.

The phrase "never forget winning" accurately captures the meaning of the original sentence. It implies that the person will always remember the experience of winning the short film competition.

The correct answer is "washing machine" because the sentence is describing a feature that allows remote control of a wash programme. This feature is commonly found in washing machines, where users can connect the machine to the internet and control it remotely. The other options, such as digital camera, dishwasher, microwave, etc., do not have this specific feature.

The word "stopped" indicates that the action of playing volleyball ended. By adding the phrase "when I went to university" after it, it conveys the same meaning as the original sentence, which states that the person played volleyball until they went to university.

A digital camera has the ability to capture and display images, allowing you to see what's in it while you're out shopping. This feature is not available in other options such as a drop-down menu, glitch, microwave, touch screen, washing machine, or dishwasher.

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