Super Minds 6. Unit 5
Questions and Answers
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Hello.I'm travelling in Russia next month. Can I visit you? Please tell me about the weather. What clothes should I buy? What could we do together?Hope to see you soon,Rex.Write Rex a postcard. Answer his questions.Write 25-35 words.
- 2.
Whenever the words “Big Ben” are spoken, people all over the world think of the large clock in London near the Palace of Westminster where the English Parliament meets. In fact, Big Ben is the largest of the six bells of Westminster Palace in London. But it has long been associated with the name of the Clock Tower, which in September 2012 was officially called “Elizabeth Tower”. The decision to rename the tower was made by the British Parliament to mark the 60th anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.The original palace of Westminster was destroyed by a fire in 1834 and the architect Charles Barry was asked to design a new one. However, he then asked Augustus Pugin for the design of the interior and the Clock Tower. The tower was completed in 1858.It is the largest four faced chiming clock in the world and, at a height of 96 metres, it is the third tallest free-standing clock tower.It is part of the heart of the English nation and the sound of the bells is featured each day on the BBC, both on the radio and television.Despite being one of the world's most famous tourist attractions, the interior of the tower is not open to overseas visitors, although United Kingdom residents can arrange tours through their Member of Parliament. However, the tower has no lift, so the visitors must climb the 334 limestone stairs to the top.
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Have you visited Jamaica ...?
- A.
Yet
- B.
Already
- C.
Last year
Correct Answer
A. YetExplanation
"Yet" is the correct answer because it implies that the person being asked has not visited Jamaica at the present time, but there is a possibility that they may visit in the future. It suggests that the action of visiting Jamaica has not occurred up until now, but it could happen in the future.Rate this question:
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- 4.
I ... to London last year.
- A.
Visited
- B.
Have been
- C.
Went
Correct Answer
C. Went -
- 5.
I have never ... to Moscow.
- A.
Went
- B.
Gone
- C.
Been
Correct Answer
C. BeenExplanation
The correct answer is "been" because the verb "to go" is used in the present perfect tense to indicate an action that has happened at some point in the past and is still relevant in the present. In this case, the speaker is indicating that they have never had the experience of going to Moscow.Rate this question:
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- 6.
I have never seen a crocodile but my sister ... one in Thailand last year.
- A.
Saw
- B.
Seen
- C.
Has seen
Correct Answer
A. SawExplanation
The correct answer is "saw". In the given sentence, the speaker is talking about their sister's past experience of seeing a crocodile in Thailand last year. Since the action happened in the past and is completed, the simple past tense "saw" is the appropriate verb form to use.Rate this question:
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- 7.
I have never ... a postcard.
- A.
Spent
- B.
Sent
- C.
Spending
Correct Answer
A. Spent -
- 8.
The English Parliament meets in London.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The English Parliament meets in London. This statement is true because the English Parliament, also known as the UK Parliament or the British Parliament, is the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom and it convenes in the Palace of Westminster in London. The Palace of Westminster houses both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, where Members of Parliament gather to debate and pass laws. Therefore, it can be concluded that the English Parliament does meet in London.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The first palace of Westminster burnt down in the eighteenth century.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because the first palace of Westminster did not burn down in the eighteenth century. The original palace was built in the eleventh century and was destroyed by a fire in 1834. The current palace, known as the Palace of Westminster, was built after the fire and is still in use today as the meeting place of the UK Parliament.Rate this question:
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- 10.
It's the highest clock tower in the world.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement claims that "It's the highest clock tower in the world." The answer provided is "false." This means that the statement is incorrect and there is a clock tower in the world that is higher than the one mentioned. However, the explanation for this answer is not available.Rate this question:
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- 11.
People from other countries are not allowed to go inside the clock.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that people from other countries are not permitted to enter the clock. This implies that there are restrictions in place that prevent individuals from different countries from accessing the interior of the clock. Therefore, the answer is true.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Charles Barry refused to design a new palace.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Doesn't say
Correct Answer
C. Doesn't sayExplanation
The given statement does not provide any information about whether Charles Barry refused to design a new palace or not. It simply states that he refused, but it does not mention anything about this refusal in the given information. Therefore, the answer is "doesn't say" as the statement does not provide any evidence to support or deny the claim.Rate this question:
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- 13.
A shop where medicines and toiletries are sold.c_ _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
chemist's, emist'sExplanation
The correct answer is "chemist's, emist's". A shop where medicines and toiletries are sold is commonly referred to as a chemist's. The word "chemist's" is a shortened form of "chemist's shop" or "pharmacist's shop". Additionally, the word "emist's" could also be a plausible answer, as it is a partial anagram of "chemist's" and could represent a misspelling or alternative spelling of the word.Rate this question:
- 14.
This shop normally sells watches, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other precious items.j _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
jeweller's, eweller'sExplanation
The correct answer is "jeweller's". Based on the given information, the shop sells watches, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and other precious items, which are commonly associated with a jeweller's shop. The missing letters "eweller's" further support this answer as it is a common abbreviation for "jeweller's".Rate this question:
- 15.
Someone whose job is making and repairing wooden things.c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
carpenter, arpenterExplanation
The correct answer is "carpenter". A carpenter is someone whose job involves making and repairing wooden things. The second option, "arpenter", is not a valid word and does not fit the description given in the question.Rate this question:
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A person whose occupation is the making, mending, or altering of clothes - suits, coats, and other outergarments. t _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
tailor, ailorExplanation
The correct answer is "tailor". A tailor is a person who is engaged in the making, mending, or altering of clothes, specifically suits, coats, and other outergarments. The answer "ailor" is not a correct word and does not fit the description given in the question.Rate this question:
- 17.
One of the places where people go to get their hair cut. b _ _ _ _ _ _
Correct Answer
barber's, arber'sExplanation
The correct answer is "barber's". A barber's is a place where people go to get their hair cut. It is a common term used to refer to a barber shop or salon. The alternative answer "arber's" is likely a misspelling or typo of "barber's".Rate this question:
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