Advanced Trainer - Test 1 - Use Of English Part 1 (+flo-joe) | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

My parents contributed a ______ amount of money to the fund.

large amount

The lecturer_____the class's attetion to an error in the calculations. A. drew B. attracted C. put D. showed

drew the class's attention

) When he was presented with a prize for his latest book he was lost for .......... . ? thoughts ? speech ? words ? talk

lost for words

) I wish you hadn't told me that about him. It puts me in a difficult .......... . ? position ? spot ? fix ? quandary

difficult poistion

There is a world of ........ between preparing for an exam and learning for pleasure. ? contrast ? variation ? change ? difference

there is a world of difference between...

I thought running a marathon would be just like a half marathon but in fact it was a completely different ........ of fish. ? tray ? pan ? kettle ? pot

different kettle of fish = totally different

The two groups are ........ apart and look very unlikely to reach agreement soon on the next steps. ? rods ? poles ? sticks ? planks

poles apart = opposed positions

Sarah is great at fundraising and Paul is an IT expert so together they were a ........ made in heaven when they set up the charity. ? match ? pair ? team ? combination

a match made in heaven = perfect partnership

Mark has friends in high ........ and should be able to get the funding we need for the project. ? places ? spots ? levels ? areas

high places = friends with important jobs

Their business plan didn't quite work out so the team had to go back to the ......... board. ? writing ? drawing ? planning ? sketching

back to the drawing board = start over

) I've got a lot on my ........ at the moment. Can I get back to you next week when I'm less busy? ? dish ? plate ? platter ? bowl

I have a lot on my plate at the moment = too much to cope with

You need to have a ........ for business if you intend to work for that company. ? head ? mind ? brain ? sense

head for business = business knowledge

Although he held some strong opinions he eventually had to .......... down and admit he was wrong. ? move ? wear ? back ? roll

back down = give in (recular)

Getting the computer repaired set me ........ quite a lot of money. ? away ? behind ? back ? off

set me back = cost money in a negative way.

The timetable for the project was set .......... when investors failed to provide extra funding. ? off ? back ? down ? away

set back =delay

As soon as the couple got the keys to their new home they set ........ decorating the living room. ? about ? up ? off ? down

set out = to begin

The audio quality was very poor and I couldn't make .......... what they were saying. ? up ? out ? through ? in

make out = hear something clearly

The burglary took place last night and thieves made .......... with several items of jewellery. ? out ? through ? off ? down

make off = steal

He's quite arrogant and likes to make himself .......... to be the company's best sales person. ? out ? up ? away ? in

make out = false impression

My teacher's great. I have a very high ......... of him. ? opinion ? regard ? thought ? respect

High Opinion of him.

He may not look suspect to you but he is in fact a .......... dangerous criminal. ? totally ? highly ? strongly ? largely

Highly Dangerous

) During the discussion the speaker showed an excellent .......... of all the issues. ? knowledge ? grasp ? comprehension ? skill

Grasp of all the issues

One of the ..... traits of an introvert is the need to be alone at times to recharge their batteries. ? human ? personality ? individual ? spirit

Personality Traits

The applicant was asked to supply two .......... references from previous employers. ? character ? personality ? individual ? human

Character Reference

He brings the .......... touch to a very impersonal business. ? human ? spirit ? individual ? character

Human Touch

Train ..... are due to go up yet again next year. ? costs ? prices ? fares ? rates

Train Fares

The daily ______ for car hire usually includes insurance. 1. rate 2. cost 3. charge 4. price

Daily rate

I picked up a nasty tummy ______ while I was on holiday and couldn't stop being sick. 1. sickness 2. illness 3. bug 4. cold

Tummy Bug