Use Of English C1

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Using the skill of reading to practice use of english.

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1.

Dr Hartson is an animal expert, but I don't believe the _________ of his expertise is as wide as you think.
- A.
  
  Width
- B.
  
  Scope
- C.
  
  Scale
- D.
  
  Weight
Correct Answer
B. Scope

Explanation
When we talk about something that is missing or surplus, we also refer to the scope of it.

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2.

Scientists are yet to understand the full nutritional ________ of the humble olive.
- A.
  
  Favours
- B.
  
  Helps
- C.
  
  Goods
- D.
  
  Benefits
Correct Answer
D. Benefits

Explanation
When we talk about the good things that something brings us, we say "benefits"

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3.

In the mating season, the male of the species calls out with a ________ gu-gu sound.
- A.
  
  Separate
- B.
  
  Distinctive
- C.
  
  Contrasting
- D.
  
  Individual
Correct Answer
B. Distinctive

Explanation
When something is characteristic of other things, it can be called distinctive

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4.

Thomas graduated with a specialist degree in the ________ of criminology.
- A.
  
  Field
- B.
  
  Aspect
- C.
  
  Sector
- D.
  
  Division
Correct Answer
A. Field

Explanation
When we talk about a specific specialization, we are talking about a specific field

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5.

Like most safety features, the air bag is very rarely used but when ________ upon, must operate perfectly.
- A.
  
  Pulled
- B.
  
  Required
- C.
  
  Called
- D.
  
  Requested
Correct Answer
C. Called

Explanation
When we ask for something we also can say "called upon"

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6.

Politicians have been arguing about the reasons for the ________ in the number of unemployed.
- A.
  
  Descent
- B.
  
  Decline
- C.
  
  Recession
- D.
  
  Weakening
Correct Answer
B. Decline

Explanation
When we talk about something that decreased we also talk about decline.

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7.

Milk is an important ________ of calcium and vitamin D and is an important part of any diet.
- A.
  
  Ancestor
- B.
  
  Base
- C.
  
  Root
- D.
  
  Source
Correct Answer
D. Source

Explanation
When we talk about the base of something where many things arise, we can say that it is a source

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8.

It is often only through long experiments of trial and ________ that scientific progress is made.
- A.
  
  Mistake
- B.
  
  Failure
- C.
  
  Error
- D.
  
  Fault
Correct Answer
C. Error

Explanation
Something that goes wrong is an ...

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9.

This species of seagull is not a ________ of the island, but will sometimes rest here a while.
- A.
  
  Resident
- B.
  
  Neighbour
- C.
  
  National
- D.
  
  Citizen
Correct Answer
A. Resident

Explanation
Something that lives in a place, can be called a resident

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10.

Marie Curie, one of the best-known ________ in working with radiation, died in 1934.
- A.
  
  Rebels
- B.
  
  Debutants
- C.
  
  Revolutionaries
- D.
  
  Pioneers
Correct Answer
D. Pioneers

Explanation
Someone who is the basis of the beginning of something can be called a pioneer

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Use Of English C1

Dr Hartson is an animal expert, but I don't believe the _________ of his expertise is as wide as you think.

Scientists are yet to understand the full nutritional ________ of the humble olive.

In the mating season, the male of the species calls out with a ________ gu-gu sound.

Thomas graduated with a specialist degree in the ________ of criminology.

Like most safety features, the air bag is very rarely used but when ________ upon, must operate perfectly.

Politicians have been arguing about the reasons for the ________ in the number of unemployed.

Milk is an important ________ of calcium and vitamin D and is an important part of any diet.

It is often only through long experiments of trial and ________ that scientific progress is made.

This species of seagull is not a ________ of the island, but will sometimes rest here a while.

Marie Curie, one of the best-known ________ in working with radiation, died in 1934.