New English File Intermediate - Unit 1
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This quiz includes the following topics:
Present simple and present continuous.
Past simple, past continuous and past perfect.
Future forms: going to, present continuous, will/shall.
You'll also find some vocabulary questions on food and sports.
Choose the correct answer or fill in the blanks when needed.
Good luck!
Questions and Answers
- 1.
We .. the beach on Saturday. Would you like to come?
- A.
Will go to
- B.
Go to
- C.
Are going to
Correct Answer
C. Are going toExplanation
The correct answer is "are going to". This is because the sentence is referring to a future plan or intention of going to the beach on Saturday. "Are going to" is the correct verb form to express future plans.Rate this question:
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- 2.
She ... dinner when the phone rang.
- A.
Cooking
- B.
Was cooking
- C.
Cooked
Correct Answer
B. Was cookingExplanation
The correct answer is "was cooking". This is because the sentence is in the past continuous tense, indicating an ongoing action in the past. The word "when" suggests that the phone rang while she was in the middle of cooking dinner.Rate this question:
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- 3.
When he got to his sister's house, she ... already had dinner.
- A.
Has
- B.
Was
- C.
Had
Correct Answer
C. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had" because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of having dinner occurred before the narrator arrived at his sister's house.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Today most people ... on junk food.
- A.
Cut down
- B.
Are cutting down
- C.
Is cutting down
Correct Answer
B. Are cutting downExplanation
The correct answer is "are cutting down." This is because the verb "are cutting down" is in the present continuous tense, which is used to talk about actions happening at the present moment. The word "today" indicates that the action is happening now. Additionally, the phrase "most people" suggests a general trend or habit, which aligns with the continuous tense. Therefore, "are cutting down" is the most appropriate verb form in this context.Rate this question:
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- 5.
- It's so cold in here! - ... I turn on the heater?
- A.
Will
- B.
Shall
- C.
Do
Correct Answer
B. ShallExplanation
In this conversation, the speaker is expressing their discomfort due to the cold temperature. The use of "shall" in the response suggests that the speaker is offering a suggestion or proposing a solution to the problem. "Shall" is often used to make suggestions or give advice in a polite and formal way. Therefore, the correct answer is "Shall."Rate this question:
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- 6.
My wife and me ... shopping on Saturday mornings.
- A.
Always go
- B.
Are always going
- C.
Go always
Correct Answer
A. Always goExplanation
The correct answer is "always go". This is the correct answer because it uses the correct word order and verb tense. "Always go" is the correct way to express the habitual action of going shopping on Saturday mornings. The other options, "are always going" and "go always", do not use the correct word order and verb tense.Rate this question:
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- 7.
He turned on the TV and then he ... to bed.
- A.
Had gone
- B.
Went
- C.
Was going
Correct Answer
B. WentExplanation
The correct answer is "went". This is because the sentence is in the past tense and the action of going to bed immediately followed the action of turning on the TV. "Had gone" would imply that he had already gone to bed before turning on the TV, and "was going" would imply that he was in the process of going to bed while turning on the TV.Rate this question:
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- 8.
My brother ... a job at the moment.
- A.
Isn't having
- B.
Don't have
- C.
Doesn't have
Correct Answer
C. Doesn't haveExplanation
The correct answer is "doesn't have." This is because the sentence is referring to the brother's current job status, indicating that he is currently unemployed. The phrase "doesn't have" is the correct verb form to use when talking about someone not having something in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The referee stopped the match because someone ... a bottle on the field.
- A.
Was throwing
- B.
Had thrown
- C.
Had threw
Correct Answer
B. Had thrownExplanation
The correct answer is "had thrown." This is because the use of the past perfect tense ("had thrown") indicates that the action of throwing the bottle occurred before the referee stopped the match. By using this tense, it suggests that the throwing of the bottle was a completed action in the past that had an impact on the present moment of the match being stopped.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What ... you doing when I called you last night?
- A.
Are
- B.
Did
- C.
Were
Correct Answer
C. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were." This is because the question is asking about an action in the past, so the past tense of the verb "to be" should be used. "Were" is the past tense of "are" and is the correct choice in this context.Rate this question:
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- 11.
- ... we order a Caesar's Salad for both of us? - That's a great idea!
- A.
Will
- B.
Shall
- C.
Would
Correct Answer
B. ShallExplanation
The correct answer is "Shall." In this conversation, the speaker is suggesting the idea of ordering a Caesar's Salad. "Shall" is used to make suggestions or offers, so it fits the context of the conversation.Rate this question:
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- 12.
She ... eat meat or fish because she's a strict vegetarian.
- A.
Don't
- B.
Can't
- C.
Couldn't
Correct Answer
B. Can'tExplanation
The correct answer is "can't" because it indicates that she is unable to eat meat or fish due to her strict vegetarianism. This implies that it is against her beliefs or dietary restrictions to consume animal products.Rate this question:
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- 13.
James ... arrive on time. He's always late.
- A.
Won't
- B.
Wouldn't
- C.
Didn't
Correct Answer
A. Won'tExplanation
The correct answer is "won't". This is because the sentence is referring to James consistently being late, indicating a future action. "Won't" is the contraction of "will not" and is used to express a future action that is unlikely or not expected to happen.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Where ... you going on vacation next year?
- A.
Are
- B.
Will
- C.
Were
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
This question is asking about future plans for a vacation next year. "Are" is the correct answer because it is the present tense form of the verb "to be" and is used to indicate future plans or intentions.Rate this question:
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- 15.
- I'm going to miss my flight! - Oh, don't worry. I ... give you a ride to the airport.
- A.
Won't
- B.
'll
- C.
Might
Correct Answer
B. 'llExplanation
In this conversation, the speaker is reassuring the other person that they will give them a ride to the airport. The contraction "I'll" is short for "I will" and is used to express a future action or intention. Therefore, the correct answer is 'll.Rate this question:
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- 16.
It's ... to be a great year for our business because of the North American free trade agreement.
- A.
Going on
- B.
Going
- C.
Doing
Correct Answer
B. GoingExplanation
The correct answer is "going." The phrase "going to be" is used to express a future event or situation. In this case, the speaker is indicating that the upcoming year will be great for their business because of the North American free trade agreement.Rate this question:
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- 17.
I predict that you ... become the next president of Peru!
- A.
Could
- B.
Can
- C.
Are going to
Correct Answer
C. Are going toExplanation
The phrase "are going to" is used to express a future prediction or intention. In this context, the speaker is predicting that the person being addressed will become the next president of Peru. The use of "are going to" indicates a strong belief or certainty in this prediction.Rate this question:
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- 18.
My wife and me ... have much money when we first got married.
- A.
Don't
- B.
Didn't
- C.
Weren't
Correct Answer
B. Didn'tExplanation
When the speaker says "My wife and me didn't have much money when we first got married," they are referring to a past event. The use of "didn't" indicates the negative past tense, showing that they did not possess a lot of money at that time.Rate this question:
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- 19.
When we finally got to the conference room, the meeting ... already started.
- A.
Had
- B.
Have
- C.
Hasn't
Correct Answer
A. HadExplanation
The correct answer is "had" because the sentence is in the past tense and is referring to an action that occurred before another past action. The use of "had" indicates that the meeting had already started by the time they arrived at the conference room.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Wow! This soup is really ... The chef put a lot of chillies in it.
- A.
Sweet
- B.
Sour
- C.
Spicy
Correct Answer
C. SpicyExplanation
The correct answer is "spicy" because the sentence states that the chef put a lot of chillies in the soup, indicating that it has a strong and hot flavor.Rate this question:
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- 21.
You should ask for a ... knife to cut your filet mignon.
- A.
Metal
- B.
Plastic
- C.
Steak
Correct Answer
C. SteakExplanation
When cutting filet mignon, it is recommended to use a steak knife. This type of knife has a sharp, serrated edge that allows for clean and precise cuts through the meat. Using a metal or plastic knife may not be as effective in achieving the desired result, as they may not have the necessary sharpness or serrations to easily slice through the filet mignon. Therefore, asking for a steak knife is the most appropriate choice when cutting this specific type of meat.Rate this question:
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- 22.
I really love all kinds of seafood, especially ...
- A.
Duck
- B.
Goat
- C.
Crab meat
Correct Answer
C. Crab meatExplanation
The correct answer is "crab meat" because the question is asking for a type of seafood that the person loves, and out of the given options, crab meat is the only one that fits this category. Duck and goat are not seafood, so they can be eliminated as options.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Food that isn't cooked is ...
- A.
Boiled
- B.
Fried
- C.
Raw
Correct Answer
C. RawExplanation
Raw food refers to food that is not cooked or heated above a certain temperature. It is typically consumed in its natural state, without any cooking methods applied to it. Raw food is often associated with fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, which are consumed fresh and unprocessed. Consuming raw food is believed to retain more nutrients and enzymes compared to cooked food.Rate this question:
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- 24.
What are you having for your main ...?
- A.
Dish
- B.
Course
- C.
Dessert
Correct Answer
B. CourseExplanation
The correct answer is "course". In this context, the question is asking about the main course or main dish that the person is having for their meal. The main course refers to the central or most substantial part of a meal, typically consisting of a protein and accompanying side dishes.Rate this question:
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- 25.
I'm too tired to cook tonight. Let's get a ... from the Chinese restaurant across the street.
- A.
Takein
- B.
Takeout
- C.
Takeoff
Correct Answer
B. TakeoutExplanation
The correct answer is "takeout" because the speaker is expressing their desire to get food from the Chinese restaurant across the street without eating at the restaurant itself. "Takeout" refers to food that is prepared at a restaurant but is intended to be eaten elsewhere.Rate this question:
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- 26.
People watching a game at the stadium are the ...
- A.
Viewers
- B.
Audience
- C.
Crowd
Correct Answer
C. CrowdExplanation
The correct answer is "crowd" because a crowd refers to a large group of people gathered together in a particular place, such as a stadium, to watch an event or game. The term "viewers" typically refers to people who are watching an event or program on television or online. "Audience" can also refer to a group of people watching an event, but it is a more general term that can be used in various contexts. In this specific scenario, "crowd" is the most appropriate term to describe the people watching the game at the stadium.Rate this question:
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- 27.
People supporting a particular team are the:
- A.
Watchers
- B.
Fans
- C.
Audience
Correct Answer
B. FansExplanation
The correct answer is "fans" because fans are individuals who support and have a strong interest in a particular team. They are dedicated and enthusiastic about the team's success and often attend games or watch them on television. The term "watchers" is too general and does not specifically refer to supporting a team, while "audience" can include individuals who are not necessarily fans but may be watching for other reasons.Rate this question:
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- 28.
Barcelona ..Bayern Munich 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
- A.
Won
- B.
Beat
- C.
Tied
Correct Answer
B. BeatExplanation
Barcelona defeated Bayern Munich 4-0 in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Chelsea and Manchester United ... 1-1 at first half of the 2008 Champions League Final.
- A.
Beat
- B.
Withdrew
- C.
Tied
Correct Answer
C. TiedExplanation
In the first half of the 2008 Champions League Final, the score between Chelsea and Manchester United was 1-1. This means that both teams had scored one goal each, resulting in a tie.Rate this question:
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- 30.
Children behaving badly because their parents give them everything they want, are:
- A.
Delicate
- B.
Spoiled
- C.
Special
Correct Answer
B. SpoiledExplanation
Children who are spoiled by their parents, meaning they are given everything they want, tend to behave badly. This is because they have not learned the value of hard work or the importance of boundaries and discipline. They have become accustomed to always getting their way, leading to entitlement and a lack of respect for others.Rate this question:
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- 31.
If your wife thinks you're seeing another woman, she is:
- A.
Nervous
- B.
Thoughtful
- C.
Jealous
Correct Answer
C. JealousExplanation
If your wife thinks you're seeing another woman, she is jealous. This means that she is feeling insecure or worried about the possibility of you being involved with someone else. Jealousy often arises from a fear of losing someone's love or attention to someone else. In this situation, her suspicion may be causing her to feel jealous and concerned about the state of your relationship.Rate this question:
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- 32.
People thinking only about themselves and not about the others, are:
- A.
Selfish
- B.
Childish
- C.
Boyish
Correct Answer
A. SelfishExplanation
People who think only about themselves and disregard the needs or feelings of others are considered selfish. They prioritize their own interests and desires above those of others, often showing little empathy or concern for others. This behavior can be seen as self-centered and lacking consideration for the well-being of others.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Workers you can always trust or depend on, are:
- A.
Independent
- B.
Reliable
- C.
Hard-working
Correct Answer
B. ReliableExplanation
Reliable workers are those who can be trusted and depended upon. They consistently deliver high-quality work and fulfill their responsibilities without fail. These workers are dependable and can be relied upon to meet deadlines and complete tasks efficiently. They are consistent, responsible, and trustworthy, making them an asset to any team or organization.Rate this question:
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- 34.
If you're not happy because you want the same BMW your next-door neighbor has just bought, then you are:
- A.
Greedy
- B.
Unhappy
- C.
Jealous
Correct Answer
C. JealousExplanation
If you are not happy because you want the same BMW your neighbor has just bought, then you are jealous. Jealousy is the feeling of resentment or discontentment towards someone else's possessions, achievements, or advantages. In this scenario, you are envious of your neighbor's new BMW and desire to have the same car, which is causing you unhappiness.Rate this question:
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- 35.
People good at influencing other people to do what they want, are:
- A.
Meticulous
- B.
Ridiculous
- C.
Manipulative
Correct Answer
C. ManipulativeExplanation
People who are good at influencing others to do what they want are often described as manipulative. This means they have the ability to control or influence others in order to achieve their own goals or desires. They are skilled at using persuasion, manipulation tactics, and emotional intelligence to get others to act in a certain way or make certain decisions.Rate this question:
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- 36.
If your older sister tells you what to do all the time, she is:
- A.
Bossy
- B.
Manipulative
- C.
Moody
Correct Answer
A. BossyExplanation
If your older sister tells you what to do all the time, it means that she is exerting control and authority over you. This behavior can be described as "bossy", as she is constantly giving orders and expecting you to follow them.Rate this question:
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- 37.
If your girlfriend gets offended very easily or cries about just anything, she's very:
- A.
Sensible
- B.
Sensitive
- C.
Sensual
Correct Answer
B. SensitiveExplanation
If someone gets offended easily or cries about small things, it indicates that they are highly sensitive. Sensitivity refers to the tendency to react strongly to emotional or physical stimuli. In this context, the girlfriend's behavior suggests that she is easily affected by words or actions, leading to hurt feelings or tears. Therefore, the correct answer is "sensitive."Rate this question:
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- 38.
People who have common sense and are very practical, are:
- A.
Sensible
- B.
Sensitive
- C.
Ambitious
Correct Answer
A. SensibleExplanation
People who have common sense and are very practical are described as sensible. Sensible individuals possess good judgment and make practical decisions based on logic and reason. They are able to assess situations accurately and act in a practical and level-headed manner. Sensible people are often seen as reliable and trustworthy due to their ability to make sound and rational decisions.Rate this question:
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- 39.
If one of your coworkers gets angry easily and likes arguing, then he or she is:
- A.
Charming
- B.
Affectionate
- C.
Aggressive
Correct Answer
C. AggressiveExplanation
If one of your coworkers gets angry easily and likes arguing, then he or she is aggressive. This person displays a tendency towards anger and enjoys engaging in arguments, indicating a confrontational and hostile demeanor. This behavior is characteristic of an aggressive individual who may have difficulty managing their emotions and conflicts in a constructive manner.Rate this question:
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