Don't forget to post the letters _________ you get to the postbox. if / until / as soon as / before / unless
as soon as
This summer has been much cooler than last year. COOL Last summer ................................................................... this year.
was not as cool as
I'm really excited about the holiday. LOOKING I ................................................................... the holiday.
am looking forward to
ONE WORD: Have you seen her magazine (COLLECT) ................................. She must have over 200 editions.
collection
ONE WORD: Children often ______ up to celebrities like football players.
look
Can I ask you for _______ information about the conference? pieces of / an / some / many
some
I don't want to be a nurse, I want to be a doctor. I ____________________ doctor than a nurse. (sooner)
would sooner be a
She didn't say goodbye before she ....... off. She must be upset about something. A switched B rang C cut
B
You should take an umbrella with you. BETTER You ................................................................... an umbrella with you.
had better take
She isn't going to university next year. She's had a change of ........ . A attitude B thoughts C heart D tune
C
He looks really disappointed. Obviously, he expected to win the race. He looks really disappointed. He ____________________ to win the race. (have)
must have expected
ONE WORD: Candidates are not permitted to leave the room ............. they are accompanied by a member of staff.
unless
ONE WORD: _______ is claimed that violent crime is increasing.
It
ONE WORD:To my _______________________, I was offered £10,000 for my old car! (AMAZE)
amazement
ONE WORD: I should really cut down _______ coffee. I can never sleep at night.
on
I _________ go horse-riding every evening when I was younger. usually / would / used / may
would
He was sick because he ate too much. He __________________________ if he hadn't eaten so much. (been)
wouldn't have been sick
ONE WORD: He came top of his group ............. starting the course late.
despite
. The garage on the corner usually repairs my car. HAVE I ................................................................... by the garage on the corner.
usually have my car repaired
Guess who I .......... into in the supermarket today? A knocked B bumped C hit D banged
B
ONE WORD:A .............................. is someone who earns money from writing music.
musician
Bobby said he ______ a great time at the party at your place. had / had had / had have
had had
ONE WORD: Doctors advise keeping wounds covered so ______ to prevent infection.
as
ONE WORD: This product should ............. consumed within 3 days.
be
ONE WORD: I'm late because the train _______ down and I had to get another one.
broke
ONE WORD: I believed him, even ________ he'd lied to me before.
though
The company is making a number of changes. In other .......... it seems that there are going to be a number of job losses. A words B ways C sayings
A
ONE WORD: On hearing the news, everyone was overcome with a feeling of (SAD) ................................. .
sadness
I could talk to him but he doesn't come here often, _____ he? does / do / doesn't
does
ONE WORD: During pregnancy, some foods should be avoided _______ order to prevent harm to the unborn child.
in
You're tired because you keep staying up late. WERE If ................................................................... to bed earlier, you wouldn't be so tired.
you were to go
I don't think it's a good idea to get married too early. IN I don't ................................................................... too early.
believe in marrying / getting married
"It was Andy who stole the money," said Mary. Mary _______________________ the money. (of)
accused Andy of stealing
ONE WORD:There are a lot of accidents on this road - the council should _____________________ it. (WIDTH)
widen
Your horse is ______ than ours. far bigger / more bigger / so bigger
far bigger
You'll remember to invite her, ________ you? won't / will / wouldn't / didn't
won't
ONE WORD:I woke up at 2am. The house was in complete ___________. (DARK)
darkness
We haven't arranged a date for the wedding yet. BEEN A date for the wedding ................................................................... yet.
has not been arranged
'What's your name?' he asked. KNOW He ................................................................... what my name was.
wanted to know
ONE WORD: He sometimes _____ across as a bit stupid, but he's actually very intelligent.
comes
ONE WORD:My friends gave me a lot of ____________________ when I was worried about my driving test. (ENCOURAGE)
encouragement
ONE WORD: She's always ________ promises, but then she always breaks them!
making
I only told you because I thought you would be interested. TOLD I ................................................................... you if I thought you weren't interested
would not have told
ONE WORD: He's so unfriendly - it's _________ though he doesn't like me
as
ONE WORD: Don't let your boss speak to you like that. You should __________ up for yourself.
stand, stick
I've got to reduce the amount of sweets I eat. DOWN I must ................................................................... the number of sweets I eat.
cut down on
If only she ______ what she was doing! know / knew / known
knew
ONE WORD: He's depressed because he's _______ up with his girlfriend.
split, broken
She's earning a lot of money in her new job. (fortune) She ___________________________ in her new job.
earning/making a fortune
I saw on ____ news today that he got 20 years inside. in the / on the / in / on
on the
If you like modern art, you ______ really visit the new exhibition at the museum. ought / should / must / can
should
What a noise! You fed the cat, _____ you? haven't / did / won't / didn't
didn't
I sympathise ............. your problem but I'm afraid there's nothing I can do to help. A in B for C with D to
C
ONE WORD: Some people don't eat pork, _________ of their religious beliefs.
because
ONE WORD: I've ____________________ my kitchen decorated.
had, got
I'm afraid you can't smoke in here. ALLOWED You ................................................................... in here.
are not allowed to smoke
The recipe for vegetable soup has a number of different .......... . A parts B components C ingredients D elements
C
ONE WORD: Most insects are solitary, but some, _______ as bees and ants are social.
such
ONE WORD: I _______ up rugby after I broke my leg and it was too painful to play.
gave
I need someone to test my eyesight as soon as possible. My eyesight _______________________ as soon as possible. (tested)
needs to be tested
ONE WORD: He spoke to me ________ if I was a servant.
as
Paris has some great museums _____ you can see the impressionist painters. which / that / where / when
where
Maybe Tom is looking for a new place to live. Tom _______________________ for a new place to live. (could)
could be looking
ONE WORD:His story was so __________________________ I thought he was crazy. (BELIEVE)
unbelievable
ONE WORD:The politician was accused of being _____________________. (HONEST)
dishonest
Congratulations on your latest test results. You did much ____ than you did the previous time. better / well / good / best
better
ONE WORD: I ________ up in a small town in Scotland.
grew
I'd prefer you to get home early tonight. RATHER I ................................................................... home early tonight.
would rather you got
I won't organise the party unless you arrange the food. LONG I'll organise the party ................................................................... arrange the food.
as long as you
I wish I could go camping with you next weekend, it sounds fun. _________ though, I have to work. Basically / Funnily / Unfortunately / Hopefully
Unfortunately
ONE WORD:He lost his ________________________ in the accident. (SEE)
sight
ONE WORD:His speech was _________________________. I thought he'd never stop talking. (END)
endless, neverending
Ah, you're finally here!! What __________________ you? is keeping / kept / keeps / had been keeping
kept
That's such a nice piece of furniture. I wish it ______ fit in my apartment. could / might / had
could
Steve definitely didn't write that essay. WRITTEN That essay ................................................................... by Steve.
definitely was not written
I'd love to know how John is getting on. KNEW I ................................................................... how John was getting on.
wish I knew
ONE WORD:"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to make an _______________________. (ANNOUNCE)
announcement
Could you repeat that? I couldn't quite make ....... what you were saying. A out B up C over
A
ONE WORD: I would never take the job even _______ they offered me ten times my current salary.
if
I'm sure he didn't understand what I was saying to him. He __________________________ what I was saying to him. (misunderstood)
must have misunderstood
I think taxes should be increased. TIME It ................................................................... increased
is time that taxes were
It's the most beautiful painting I've ever seen. SEEN I ................................................................... beautiful painting.
have never seen such a
ONE WORD: A person who acts for a living is called an .............................. .
actor
ONE WORD: An .............................. is someone who will be able to go through your accounts and work out how much money you have. (COUNT)
accountant
He tried to .......... her some advice but she wouldn't listen. A give B suggest C recommend D take
A
ONE WORD: I ______ out with my sister when she borrowed my clothes without asking.
fell
ONE WORD: He told her that he (SYMPATHY) ................................. with her problem but couldn't do anything to help.
sympathised
We used to meet at the bus stop because we weren't _______ to go to town on our own. made / allowed / let / couldn't
allowed
ONE WORD:He always thinks he's right. He never ___________________ for his mistakes. (APOLOGY)
apologises
10 Did you see ___ moon last night? - a / some / the / my
the
ONE WORD: Tomatoes are thought _________ be a vegetable by many people.
to
Studying abroad is a great opportunity. .......... the other hand, you might find yourself getting homesick. A By B In C On
C
ONE WORD: The government are trying to encourage the use of bikes _______ of cars.
instead
ONE WORD:His speech was too long. He should have _______________________ it. (SHORT)
shortened
It's possible that he missed his train. He ________________________ his train. (might)
might not have caught, he might have missed
ONE WORD: We would have called you if we ............. known you were in.
had
She ________ me Steve had lost his job. said / told / say to / claimed
told
What do you do ....... a living? I'm a computer programmer. A as B by C for D of
C
She bumped into her ex-boyfriend in the street, .......... all her efforts to avoid him. A through B spite C despite D Although
C
What did you _______ do in your last employment? use to / pretend / would / used to / need
use to
ONE WORD:I'm really sorry. You were _______________________ in your job application. (SUCCEED)
unsuccessful
His parents raised him very strictly. UP His parents ................................................................... very strictly.
brought him up
ONE WORD: If you don't know the answer, you could _________ it up on the Internet.
look
________, he didn't do as well as expected in the exam. The teachers wondered why. Interestingly / Although / Definitely / Surprisingly
Surprisingly
The law regarding dangerous driving has been changed. As a/an .......... ,more people are going to prison. A effect B result C outcome
B
ONE WORD: ............ you may be aware, I intend to retire at the end of the year.
As
I ______ Julia to tell her as soon as we arrive at the hotel. going to call / 'll call / 'm calling
'll call
Although it was a wonderful job offer he decided to ....... it down in the end. A pass B take C turn
C
Would you be kind enough to fill ............. this application form, please. A over B with C in D up
C
ONE WORD:He's invited me to his party. It would be _________________________ to say no. (POLITE)
impolite
Our train's been cancelled. We'll have to listen out ....... an announcement. A for B to C about D on
A
ONE WORD: I'd never get married, even ______ Chris Hemsworth asked me.
if
ONE WORD:Unfortunately, the medicine was _________________________, so he didn't recover. (EFFECT)
ineffective
I regret not inviting Cathy. ONLY If ................................................................... Cathy
only I had invited
ONE WORD:You need a lot of _________________________ for this job. (QUALIFY)
qualifications
ONE WORD:Too many children nowadays are growing up _______________________. (LITERATE)
illiterate
ONE WORD:Their ________ was a very happy one. (MARRY)
marriage
ONE WORD: There was heavy traffic in the city today ............. of an accident.
because
ONE WORD:She looked at him in ______________________ when he told her the shocking news. (BELIEVE)
disbelief
You have taken the rubbish out, _______ you? haven't / didn't / have / isn't
haven't
My host family will let you stay with us. UP My host family will ....................................................................
put you up with us
ONE WORD:My dog is completely _____________________. I promise he won't bite. (HARM)
harmless
They've cancelled the wedding. OFF They have ................................................................... the wedding.
called off
ONE WORD: The wedding will _________ place in a local registry office.
take
ONE WORD:The company made a ________ on their new product. (LOSE)
loss
My brother got lost in ______ Alps and had to be rescued. a / the / - / some
the
The team played well in the first half. In .........., during the second half they completely lost control of the game. A contrary B contrast C context
B
ONE WORD: Most people nowadays have at least two email addresses: a private one, _______ instance 'hotmail' or 'gmail', and a work address.
for
Please will you pass me ________ grapes? little / a few / few / a little
a few
The bomb exploded early this morning OFF The bomb ................................................................... early this morning.
went off
Loans must be repaid in full. BACK You ................................................................... all the money.
must pay back
The surgeon is operating ............. the patient now. A at B to C on D in
C
We've been colleagues for ages. I _________ him since I first moved to London. have known / am knowing / know / knew
have known
ONE WORD:I would hate to teach children. They always __________________________. (BEHAVE)
misbehave
ONE WORD: She didn't become famous as a .............................. until her 17th novel was published. (NOVEL)
novelist
She woke with a bad stomach ache. It _______ something she'd eaten. must've been / would've been / can't have been / should've been
must've been
We had such a great week _____ we went walking in the mountains. that / where / when
when
Were you successful in passing the exam? MANAGE Did ................................................................... the exam?
you manage to pass
ONE WORD: Wait ............. minute. I'll see if I've got his address.
a
ONE WORD: When you take the FCE Speaking paper you will be given marks for your (ACCURATE) ................................. and also on how fluent you are.
accuracy
After a great deal of discussion we were all .......... agreement that we should have a party. A for B at C on D in
D
Why aren't you at home revising for your exam? You ___________________ for your exam at home now. (be)
should be revising
ONE WORD:Many people are _________________________ of the dangers of mobile phones. (AWARE)
unaware
There's no possibility ............. us finishing the project by the weekend. A in B with C for D of
D
If they'd wanted some assistance, they _______. would ask / will have asked / would've asked / can ask
would've asked
ONE WORD:We don't have any __________ that he committed the crime. (PROVE)
proof
ONE WORD:Thank you for the flowers you sent last month. They really _____________________ up my room. (BRIGHT)
brightened
ONE WORD: William went travelling round the world, but he had to come home when he ________ out of money.
ran
ONE WORD:I'm studying medicine. I want to _____________________ in genetics. (SPECIAL)
specialize
ONE WORD:It wasn't my ______________________ to offend you. (INTEND)
intention
Are you going to the club tonight? You _____ pay an entrance charge if you arrive before 8pm. shouldn't / mustn't / don't have to
don't have to
ONE WORD: I couldn't ______ up with the work my teacher gave me - it was too difficult.
keep
ONE WORD:________________ is a problem everywhere, not just in big cities. (HOMELESS)
Homelessness
You _____________ told me! I wouldn't have written to her if I'd known! must've / may've / should've / would've / could'nt've
should've
ONE WORD: I don't really get ____ with my boss - he's really aggressive.
on, along
I was rather put out when I heard my daughter's teacher _______ her run twenty times around the playground! forced made / allowed / let / permitted
made
ONE WORD:Her ______________________ of the grammar was very unclear. (EXPLAIN)
explanation
ONE WORD: She offered me the job, but I _______ it down.
turned
ONE WORD: I'll buy a house and ________ down in a few years.
settle
Your father looks really different in this picture but I can .......... it's him. A know B identify C tell D choose
C
Some people have said the play is boring. .......... the contrary, I found it absolutely fascinating A On B In C At
A
ONE WORD: You can have the job ............. you agree to work on Saturdays. (NOT if)
provided, providing
ONE WORD: Manchester United won the game in ............. of the fact that they played with only 9 players.
spite
ONE WORD:The government's plans for the hospitals will ________________________ thousands of lives. (DANGER)
endanger
"I'm sorry I broke your computer," said Frank. Frank __________________ my computer. (for)
apologised for breaking, said sorry for breaking
It happened ages ago. I ______ in New York at the time. worked / have been working / had worked / was working
was working
As time goes ....... we do more damage to the environment. A beyond B forward C by
C
I don't have ______ time today but I'll do it by the end of the week.. long / some / some / much
much
ONE WORD:The film "The Ring" _______________________ me. I couldn't sleep for days. (TERROR)
terrorized
ONE WORD: Who is that woman ... husband we met last week?
whose
ONE WORD:Your parents really care about your ___________. (SAVE)
safety
The police are looking ............. the recent series of robberies in the area. A into B on C around D through
A
ONE WORD:People can experience ________________________ at many times during their lives, and for many reasons. (LONELY)
loneliness
"Can you open the window?" asked Sarah. Sarah _________________________ open the window. (I)
asked me if I could
He doesn't understand because he never listens. ________________________understand. (if)
If he listened, he would
ONE WORD: You mustn't rely on her - she always _______ people down.
lets
ONE WORD: It's bad manners to ______ up the topic of religion at the dinner table.
bring
You're too loud. Please be quiet. (noise) You ________________________. Please be quiet.
are making too much noise
I'm looking forward to my holiday! I _____ to spend the whole week on a boat! am spending / will / 'm going / 'll go
'm going
She asked him _____ he wanted to go to the race course. unless / as soon as / supposing / whether
whether
. They will have given him the news by now. TOLD He ................................................................... the news by now.
will have been told
You ________ show photo identification at the airport check-in. shouldn't / don't have to / must / should
must
He complained to the manager about the terrible food. (made) He ___________________________ to the manager about the terrible food.
made a complaint
ONE WORD: I didn't apologise, even _______ I felt really guilty.
though
How much have you saved ............. for your holiday? A up B in C on D about
A
I'm sorry, I _________ to get to change that money for you, I was too busy. was able to / couldn't / weren't able / didn't manage
didn't manage
I wonder if you could .......... me a favour and carry this box for me. A make B do C give D hold
B
ONE WORD:He waited ________________________ for the train. (PATIENT)
patiently
Have you got any advice ............. how to go about buying a new car? A at B on C in D for
B
ONE WORD: To ... it may concern.
whom
I wish I had listened more at school. I ______________________ more at school. (regret)
regret not listening
Thieves have burgled our house. INTO Our house ...................................................................
has been broken into
ONE WORD:He loves insects. He can _______________________ over 50 different types of beetle. (IDENTITY)
identify
I think it would be a good idea to speak to the manager first. WERE If ................................................................... speak to the manager first
I were you I would
I heard the police __________ dozens of people before they made an arrest. were interviewed / had interviewed / have been interviewing / should interview
had interviewed
ONE WORD: I gave the police a _________________________ of the thief. (DESCRIBE)
description
ONE WORD: We need to ______ up with a solution to our problem.
come
ONE WORD: ............. he felt quite ill he still went to work.
Although, Though, Even though
We should have dinner now. It _________________________ dinner. (high)
is high time we had
Thanks for telling me about that website. I'll keep it .......... mind. A in B on C to D about
A
ONE WORD:I used to find his ____________ funny, but now it really annoys me. (FORGETFUL)
forgetfulness
ONE WORD: I _______ up football when I was 12 years old and played until I was almost 40.
took
ONE WORD:I can't come up with a _______________________ to this problem. (SOLVE)
solution
I got a Spotify subscription so I can listen to ___ music of my youth while I'm at the gym. a / - / the / an
the
ONE WORD: Susan and Steve had a fight last week, but they've _______ up with each other now.
made
ONE WORD: There have been many ............. refugees crossing the border than previously.
more
ONE WORD:Drivers should stop to rest during long car journeys, because ___________ can cause accidents. (TIRED)
tiredness
I wish all airlines would _______ children fly for free. made / allowed / let
let
ONE WORD: It's mean to ______ fun of people.
make
You'll be able to ....... that book out of the library. A bring A take C move
B
The computer was too expensive for me to buy. ENOUGH I ................................................................... money to buy the computer.
did not have enough
We are going to the theatre tomorrow ________ it is too late to book tickets. until / when / unless / if
unless
ONE WORD: The party started well, but I ________ up fighting with my best friend.
ended
It was very wrong of you to borrow my car without asking. You ______________________ my car without asking. (have)
shouldn't have borrowed
ONE WORD:My children never show ______________________ for anything I do! (APPRECIATE)
appreciation
ONE WORD:The politician's _________ really made me think about the issues. (SPEAK)
speech
A: What's your new boss ____? B: He seems OK. He lets her get on with the job. seem like / look like / like
like
I've been on a diet for 6 weeks, but I'm still the same weight. (difference) My diet has ______________________________ my weight.
made no difference to
ONE WORD:The burglar ________________________ that no one was in the house before he broke in. (SURE)
ensured
Don't bother to apply for the job. POINT There ................................................................... for the job.
is no point (in) applying
ONE WORD: You could come round to our house ............. we could meet at the cinema.
or
_______ Pyrinees Mountain range separates France and Spain. The / A / - / Some
The
I had a friend at college who was very gifted with languages. She ________ speak four or five! was able to / was able / was too able
was able to
There are lots of different sweets to choose from. Just ....... your pick. A make B take C do D select
B
ONE WORD: He failed his exam, ............. was a real surprise.
which
She got lost because she didn't have a map. She wouldn't have got lost _______________________ a map. (if)
if she had had
ONE WORD:You have no _________ - you must do it. (CHOOSE)
choice
We have to ....... ahead if we want the party to be a success. A plan B go C push
A
You'll put on weight if you _____ so many snacks in the day! ate / eaten / eat
eat
Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. .......... it can also be expensive. A Further B Addition C Moreover
C
ONE WORD:The interviewer asked me about my strengths and __________________. (WEAK)
weaknesses
"If you remind me, I'll help," said Sam. Sam said that he would _____________________ him. (reminded)
would help me if I
You must drive _______ because of the storm. carefull / carefully / careful / carely
carefully
Perhaps we missed the correct turning. MIGHT We ................................................................... the correct turning.
might have missed
Have you .......... out the invitations to the party yet? A posted B sent C dispatched D delivered
B
It's a pity the car is so expensive. WISH I ................................................................... so expensive.
wish the car was not
People have known that smoking is unhealthy for many years. It ____________________________ smoking is unhealthy for many years. (been)
has been known that
ONE WORD: Ten students went in for the exam, none of ... failed.
whom
I hated driving on the left at first but now it's ok. USED I ................................................................... on the left now.
am used to driving
ONE WORD: It was ............. cold today we decided to stay at home.
so
It's really important that you pay the bill today. REMEMBER You must ................................................................... the bill today.
remember to pay
The food was so good we had to leave a tip. SUCH It ................................................................... we had to leave a tip.
was such good food (that)
ONE WORD: I grew _______ of playing with dolls when I was 10.
out
That's not what I said! You've ________________________ me. (UNDERSTAND)
misunderstood
He really takes ............. his father. They're alike in so many ways. A on B after C in D over
B
I wish I ________ home earlier last night. I'm so tired today. was going / had gone / went / would go
had gone
Hello sir, if you have any valuables, you _______ leave them in the hotel safe. need to / shouldn't / don't have to / will
need to
When I saw his awful haircut I burst ....... laughing. A out B into C in
A
He did hardly any work before the exam. .........., he managed to pass. A Although B Nevertheless C Despite
B
Could you just stand there quietly without .......... a sound? A creating B doing C causing D making
D
ONE WORD: She was severely (WEAK) ................................. by the long illness she had.
weakened
ONE WORD: The recipe says you only need to add two (SPOON) ................................. of sugar.
spoonfuls
ONE WORD: My belt feels a bit tight after that huge lunch. I think I'll have to (LOOSE) ................................. it a little.
loosen
ONE WORD: I can't ............... up with this noise anymore. I'm going to complain.
put
ONE WORD: There will be strong winds in the north. ... , the south will remain warm and sunny.
However
You didn't have to apply for a student visa _____ you were from outside the EU. whether / unless / if / if not
unless
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