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B2 summer intensive reading part 1

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    FCE reading part 1
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  • The office manager doesn't... of staff wearing jeans to work. A. admire B. approve C. respect D. appreciate
    B. approve
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  • Witnesses say the lorry driver was... for the accident. A. likely B. guilty C. responsible D. probable
    C. responsible
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  • The Australian city of Sydney is... for its bridge and opera house. A. proud B. famous C. impressive D. outstanding
    B. famous
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  • Sadly, there are always a few who are... of other people's achievements. A. jealous B. angry C. greedy D. dissatisfied
    A. jealous
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  • Nathan is an engineer, ... in solar energy systems. A. focusing B. dedicating C. specialising D. concentrating
    C. specialising
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  • After three attempts, Nigel finally... in passing his driving test. A. fulfilled B. managed C. achieved D. succeeded
    D. succeeded
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  • Clara's young sister... on going with her to the party. A. insisted B. requested C. required D. demanded
    A. insisted
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  • The events shown in this film are... on a true story. A. fixed B. based C. set D. rested
    B. based
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  • Isabel isn't a greedy person. She's... with what she already has. A. positive B. glad C. cheerful D. satisfied
    D. satisfied
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  • A good friend is someone you can always... on to help you. A. believe B. trust C. rely D. bargain
    C. rely
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  • Because of its location, the town, with its 3400..., has in the past lived in shadow for half the year. A. totals B. populations C. numbers D. inhabitants
    D. inhabitants
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  • During the day, from late September to mid-March, the town gets no direct natural sunlight at all. Its residents all agreed this... that the town was incredibly depressing. A. meant B. explained C. showed D. made
    A. meant
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  • However, that all changed in 2013 with the... of a system of mirrors. A. ending B. conclusion C. completion D. result
    C. completion
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  • With financial... from the local government and from several business people, Anderson's idea became a reality. A. budget B. cost C. expense D. investment
    D. investment
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  • Today, high in the mountain opposite the town, ... three large solar-powered, computer-controlled mirrors following the precise movement of the Sun. A. find B. sit C. stay D. hold
    B. sit
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