Insight Pre-intermediate Unit 4 Vocabulary And Grammar
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1 ‘My mum works from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ________________2 ‘I really like houses that have furniture from the 1940s and 1950s.’ ________________3 ‘There are no walls separating our kitchen, dining room and living room.’ ________________4 ‘My mum says that having a dishwasher and dryer saves her so much time.’ ________________5 ‘There’s a living room, toilet and kitchen downstairs. Then the stairs take you upstairs where we have a big bedroom and a bathroom.’ ________________
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This quiz assesses vocabulary and grammar knowledge from Insight Pre-Intermediate Unit 4, covering topics like household chores, furniture styles, and home layouts.
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I hate doing household 6________________ , but because both my parents work full-time, my sister and I have lots of jobs that we do around the house. In the morning, we 7________________ the beds and 8 _______________ the rubbish. When we come back from school, we have to 9________________ the table and then 10________________ the dishes after dinner. We sometimes help to 11________________ the ironing. Once a week, we 12________________ the floor and 13________________ the bath.
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14. My parents really ________________ (care for) their house.15. They like to ________________ (impress other people) in front of the neighbours. 16. Moving to another country usually ________________ (causes) many problems.17. I sometimes wonder what it was like for people to ________________ (become adults) during the war. 18. It’s important to ________________ (learn) everything about an area before you move somewhere new.
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My favourite room in my house is my bedroom. It’s not 19_____________________ (big) room in the house, and probably a bit 20_____________________ (small) than my brother’s, but it’s 21_____________________ (bright) and 22_____________________ (warm) because I get the sun all day. It’s also much 23_____________________ (clean) than my brother’s room. I also like our living room. The sofa is 24_____________________ (comfortable) piece of furniture in the house and I love sitting there reading books. It can get 25_____________________ (noisy) than in my own room, especially when my dad watches TV and brother plays video games, but I still like it because it’s got 26_____________________ (good) atmosphere than any other room.
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The thinnest house in the world? Imagine 27. to get / getting through a tiny hole to enter your house every day. Well, that’s a reality for Etgar Keret, a fmous writer and filmmaker because Etgar lives in a house that is only 122cm wide and he doesn’t mind 28. to live / living in such a small space. Etgar decided 29. to try / trying living there as part of a project. Jerzy Szczesny, a Polish architect managed 30. to build / building it and he now claims that it’s the narrowest house in the world. The house is in Warsaw and it’s already very popular among tourists who want 31. to visit / visiting it.When you decide 32. to come / coming to the house, you will first see a toilet, a kitchen with a table and chairs, and a sofa on the ground floor. Upstairs, there’s a small bed and another table. And if you’d like 33. to take / taking a shower, you can also do that. So I hope 34. to see / seeing you there next time you’re in Warsaw.
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A. Full-time jobExplanation
A full-time job refers to a position where an individual works for the complete duration of regular working hours, typically 40 hours per week. This answer is correct because it accurately identifies a term that describes a type of employment that requires a person to work on a full-time basis.Rate this question:
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A. Old - fashionedExplanation
The term "old-fashioned" refers to something that is no longer in style or outdated. In the context of the given options, "old-fashioned" is the only term that does not describe a physical attribute or characteristic. Instead, it suggests a traditional or outdated style or approach. Therefore, "old-fashioned" stands out as the correct answer among the other options.Rate this question:
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A. Open - planExplanation
An open-plan refers to a layout or design that lacks walls or partitions, allowing for a more spacious and interconnected space. This term is often used to describe modern office spaces or homes that have a large, open area instead of separate rooms. It promotes collaboration, communication, and flexibility, making it a popular choice in contemporary architecture and design.Rate this question:
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A. Labour-savingExplanation
The term "labour-saving" refers to something that reduces or minimizes the amount of work or effort required. In the context of the given options, "labour-saving" stands out as the only term that conveys this meaning. "Old-fashioned," "full-time job," "two-storey," and "open-plan" do not necessarily imply anything about reducing labor or effort. Therefore, "labour-saving" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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A. Two-storeyExplanation
The correct answer is "two-storey". This term refers to a building or house that has two levels or floors. It is commonly used to describe a structure that has a ground floor and an upper floor, providing more space and potentially separating different areas or functions.Rate this question:
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A. Look afterExplanation
The phrase "look after" means to take care of someone or something. It implies the act of providing support, guidance, and protection. This can apply to various situations, such as looking after a child, taking care of a pet, or being responsible for someone's well-being. It involves ensuring their needs are met and providing assistance when necessary.Rate this question:
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A. Show offExplanation
The phrase "show off" means to display one's abilities, possessions, or achievements in a boastful or ostentatious manner. It implies seeking attention or admiration from others by deliberately flaunting oneself. This phrase is often used to describe someone who excessively exhibits their skills or material possessions in order to impress others or gain recognition.Rate this question:
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A. Bring aboutExplanation
"Bring about" means to cause something to happen or to make something occur. It implies that someone or something is responsible for initiating or causing a particular event or change. The other options - "grow up", "look after", "show off", and "find out" - do not convey the same meaning as "bring about" and are not synonymous with causing something to happen.Rate this question:
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A. Find outExplanation
"Find out" means to discover or obtain information about something. It implies the act of seeking and uncovering information or facts that were previously unknown or hidden. This could involve conducting research, asking questions, or investigating a situation. The other options, "grow up," "look after," "show off," and "bring about," do not have the same meaning as "find out" and are not related to the act of discovering information.Rate this question:
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cleanerExplanation
The question is incomplete and does not provide any context or prompt. Therefore, it is not possible to generate an explanation for the given correct answer.Rate this question:
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