Study

C1 Unit 6 and 7

  •   0%
  •  0     0     0

      Back   Restart
  • My friend, Maya, is an excellent __________. She knows all about English, Spanish, Arabic, Turkish and Mandarin.
    linguist
  • The __________ diagnosed a serious heart condition.
    cardiologist
  • The dentist is cleaning my teeth this afternoon. >>> I __________ this afternoon.
    am having my teeth cleaned
  • American English: What is the equivalent of the British word "car park"?
    parking lot
  • A very large and luxurious house owned by a rich family.
    mansion
  • Someone had already delivered the package before I arrived. >>> The package __________ before I arrived.
    had already been delivered
  • It cannot be stressed enough how __________ important it is to keep your study notes organised.
    deeply
    badly
    vitally
    strictly
  • Although she had experience in the field, she struggled to adapt to demands of the new role, which required both leadership and technical expertise.
    the demands
  • A technician is installing new software on my laptop right now. >>> I __________ right now.
    am having new software installed on my laptop
  • In which sentence is the word 'budget for' used correctly?
    You should budget for unexpected expenses when planning a long trip.
    They budgeted for the meeting by arriving earlier than expected.
    He budgeted for his homework before submitting it to the teacher.
  • Some novels, which were once considered great works of art, are now __________ offensive to modern readers.
    strictly
    widely
    deeply
    badly
  • British English: What is the equivalent of the American word "apartment"?
    flat
  • The room just under the roof of a house used for storage or extra space is called __________.
    an attic
  • The professor emphasised that the history should not be seen as a fixed narrative, but rather as a constantly evolving interpretation shaped by those who record it.
    history
  • The mechanic serviced her car yesterday. >>> She __________ yesterday.
    had her car serviced
  • They say the actor lives in a huge mansion near the beach. >>> The actor __________ in a huge mansion near the beach.
    is said to live
  • During conference, several leading experts challenged the assumption that technological progress inevitably leads to greater equality across societies.
    the conference
  • He developed fascination with ancient civilisations after attending a lecture on early urban societies and their systems of governance.
    a fascination
  • He argued that the education should not only prepare students for employment, but also equip them with the critical thinking skills necessary to question the society they live in.
    education
  • The dark underground room of a house, often used for storage or wine, is called a __________.
    cellar
  • My sister lives in a small __________, so all the rooms are on one floor.
    loft
    duplex
    bungalow
    terraced house
  • People believe the painting is worth millions. >>> The painting __________ worth millions.
    is believed to be
  • She’s always been interested in stars and planets, so she became an __________.
    astronomist
  • The photographer will develop the photos tomorrow. >>> I __________ tomorrow.
    will have the photos developed
  • If you treat people unfairly because of the color of their skin, you are a __________.
    racist
  • The principal is __________ appalled by the behaviour of some protesters.
    widely
    deeply
    strictly
    utterly
  • My brother bought a __________ house, which means it shares a wall with another house.
    bungalow
    semi-detached
    detached
    terraced
  • Every student’s learning is __________ influenced by the manner in which they are taught.
    heavily
    widely
    strictly
    badly
  • In which sentence is the word 'stretch to' used correctly?
    The company stretched to a new building by painting it bigger.
    She stretched to the answer after thinking carefully about the question.
    I can’t really stretch to paying that much rent every month.
  • She has always had deep interest in linguistics, particularly in how language shapes perception and influences the way individuals interpret the world around them.
    a deep interest
  • Einstein is __________ acknowledged to have had a huge influence in the field of physics.
    widely
    strictly
    badly
    deeply
  • The council plans to __________ the old factory and build modern apartments instead.
    decorate
    install
    renovate
    demolish
  • A very tall building with many floors, usually found in big cities.
    skyscraper
  • Someone has repaired the bridge after the storm. >>> The bridge __________ after the storm.
    has been repaired
  • There is a __________ limited number of tickets available for this afternoon’s lecture.
    deeply
    badly
    strictly
    widely
  • Someone stole my bike outside the café last night. >>> My bike __________ outside the café last night.
    was stolen
  • After buying the old farmhouse, they decided to completely __________ it so it would look modern again.
    renovate
  • In which sentence is the word 'defaults' used correctly?
    If one tenant defaults on the rent, the others may have to cover the cost.
    The system defaults the teacher when students don’t listen.
    He defaults his homework every evening before going to bed.
  • The lecturer’s attempt at a joke was __________ received, and he was booed off the stage.
    widely
    deeply
    badly
    utterly
  • In which sentence is the word 'pitfalls' used correctly?
    He carefully stepped over the pitfalls in the road to avoid falling.
    Starting your own business can be rewarding, but there are many pitfalls to be aware of.
    The teacher explained the pitfalls of grammar as a type of punctuation mark.
  • Someone might cancel the meeting at the last minute. >>> The meeting __________ at the last minute.
    might be cancelled
  • You can’t offer the course only to boys. That would make you a __________.
    sexist
  • The long space inside a house that connects rooms and leads to the front door is the __________.
    hallway
  • He writes articles for a living, so he works as a __________.
    journalist
  • In which sentence is the word 'ball-park figure' used correctly?
    We don’t need an exact price yet, just give me a ball-park figure.
    She calculated the ball-park figure by solving a complex equation exactly.
    The ball-park figure of the match was too crowded to enter.
  • In which sentence is the word 'shortlist' used correctly?
    We’ve shortlisted three candidates for the final interview stage.
    They shortlisted the meeting by cancelling it completely.
    She shortlisted her essay by making it longer and more detailed.
  • He spent the entire weekend doing __________ and building shelves for the garage.
    installation
    DIY
    tools
    makeover
  • In which sentence is the word 'downsizing' used correctly?
    The city is downsizing new buildings to make them taller.
    After years of growth, the company is now downsizing to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
    She is downsizing her English skills by learning more vocabulary.
  • The __________ treated my skin problem with a special cream.
    dermatologist
  • A house in a row of houses joined together in a continuous line is called a __________ house.
    semi-detached
    loft
    bungalow
    terraced
  • We finally decided to __________ solar panels on the roof to reduce our electricity bill.
    renovate
    demolish
    remove
    install
    • Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.