Preliminary Reading practice

We often __________ together to watch a DVD.

. an animal with a very long neck

Do you need an alarm clock to help you ............ up in the morning?

where / your brother / live?

6 A scene B scenery C landscape D view

a building where people make things, often using machines

You go here to keep fit.

2 A trip B travel C transport D route

You should be ashamed ______ yourself for cheating in the game. a) for b) from c) of

You can open an account here.

the sun / shine / at the moment?

What is Pete doing? A) apologizing to Alice for not going to concert. B) inviting Alice to go to the concert with him. C) offering Alice concert tickets he has got.

1 A service B delivery C support D approach

4 A fancy B want C hope D plan

A) The item can only be returned if the customer has the receipt. B) You can expect to receive a full refund on faulty returned goods. C) You may return the item at any time, as long as it's undamaged.

A) You have to pay adult fares at all times. B) Children must use an adult ticket after 11pm. C) Children who look older than 11 years old may be asked to pay adult rate.

3 A leave B depart C start D open

where / you go / on holiday / last year?

I’m not very keen ________ sport. a) of b) on c) for

a building where people are sent if they have committed a crime

George wants Rosie to A) finish preparing her own dinner. B) pick him up on her way home. C) have dinner ready for George soon.

I love (3) .......... to great music. My ideal weekend is going to a music (4) .......... and seeing lots of new bands.

A costs B fees C fares D charges

A) Guests should try to be quiet at night. B) Guests creating any noise will be asked to leave. C) Departing guests must check out by 8:00.

I joined a chess (1) .......... last year and I really enjoy it now. It’s a great (2) .......... because you have to really think about how to win. You also meet people.