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Review for PLUP1 groups using the book Amplify 1
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1
____________, the Grand Canyon is a steep-sided canyon carved by the Colorado River.
Locating in the state of Arizona
Installed in the state of Arizona
Located in the state of Arizona
It is located in the state of Arizona
2
The London Eye is an ____ _____, it's also an example of a ______ of human creativity
inspiring landmark/ masterpiece
incomparable land / symbol
breathtaking legacy / value
unequalled value / heritage
3
The discovery of Penicillin was a major scientific __________
breakthrough
milestone
turning point
flashpoint
4
My dad says smartphones are too __________ but having a new Iphone is priceless.
unique
overpriced
sophisticated
trendy
5
Complete the expressions: _____story, ____ topic, ____ news
HARD - LOCAL - INTERNATIONAL
COVER - TRENDING - LOCAL
COVER - INTERNATIONAL - FEEL-GOOD
INTERNATIONAL - HUMAN INTEREST - LOCAL
6
Is the sentence correct? Volunteer by organising protests to show solidarity with refugees.
Right
Wrong
7
We had a short _______ and missed our flight.
haul
layover
checkpoint
upgrade
8
Sad, quiet and unhappy are synonyms of ...
ashamed
exasperated
hysterical
glum
9
I __________ in São Paulo before I moved to RJ.
lived
had lived
live
had been living
10
Is the sentence grammatically right? Donate items for those in need, but avoid buy perishables.
Right
Wrong
11
This milk smells strange. I think it's ________
tinned
off
fresh
edible
12
Products near their _______ should go to ______ instead of ________
best-before date/ food banks/ refuse dumps
shelf life/ refuse dumps/ soup kitchens
best-before date/ soup kitchens/ shelf life
off/ food banks / refuse dumps
13
I _________ with people that __________ on the subway.
've had it up to here/ honk their horns
get up to my nose/ swear
get extremely annoyed with / take up loads of space
get really cheesed off/ crunch noisily
14
He stood with his hands shaking, __________ watching the end of the match.
anxiously
angrily
calmly
furiously
15
"There is something burning." "Don't worry, I ____________. It's under control.
have things in hand
have my hands tied
keep my hand in
try my hand at cooking
16
They needed help but no one came to ______ a hand
lend
try
tie
keep
17
React to the situation: "I've just bit an apple and found a maggot in it."
That must have been a relief
I can sympathise with that
Oh, that's awful
How embarrassing
18
Rewrite the sentence: The service in that store was horrible.
I was appaled by the service.
I was fascinated by the service.
I was astonished by the service.
I was impressed with the service.
19
I'd never get used to living in Norway. They say that during winter, they face _____ conditions
clear
mild
changeable
harsh
20
________ employee ________ to be aware of his or her duties.
Every / have
Each / has
No / must
Each / need
21
We spoke ________ about our college times, remembering all the good moments we had.
loudly
gently
warmly
coldly
22
My father _____ a diet and exercises everyday.
goes without
keeps to
misses out
shuts off
23
Rewrite the sentence with the passive form: Editors have suggested a new style of journalism.
A new style of journalism has been suggested.
A new style of journalism is being suggested.
A new style of journalism was suggested
A new style of journalism had suggested.
24
I have difficulties to understand Math. ___________I've never been interested in it.
On top of that.
Whereas
On the other hand
Broadly speaking
25
_____________ foods like fruits and vegetables should be washed before stored.
Fresh
Tinned
Edible
Unsold
26
Stories were originally used to _______ history and ______ cultural traditions
record / maintain
represent / share
express / entertain
explore / pass
27
Match the collocations: ___hunger, ___ an organisation, __ a cause, ___ awareness
SUPPORT/RAISE/PROMOTE/FIGHT
PROMOTE/FIGHT/RAISE/SUPPORT
FIGHT/FOUND/PROMOTE/RAISE
28
She had a month to deliver the report, but as she ___________, now she's in a hurry to sent it.
gets around to
doesn't make an effort
gets it out of the way
leaves things until the last minute
29
I'm not a ________ but "the shack" is definitely a ___________ and I _________ for a second.
big reader/ page-turner / couldn't put it down
page-turner/ easy read/ fell flat
easy read/ sympathetic/ read from cover to cover
big fan of / well-developed/ put off
30
Why did you apply for this job?
I have worked for IBM ever since
I want to pursue a career in Human Resources
I definitely see myself doing a Master's degree
I attended Harvard University
31
After a long time postponing, I need to __________ and finish the essay.
lift a finger
put off
get my head down
sit back
32
I've heard you're living in India. _____ you _______ the food yet?
Did/ get used to
Have/ got used to
Were/ used to
Are/ getting used to
33
Tourists _______________ the Louvre museum ________ not to use their mobile at Monalisa's room.
visiting/ are asked
facing / are let
visited/ are told
going / are allowed
34
My grandma loves sugar. She's got a ...
sweet tongue
sugar tooth
ant mouth
sweet tooth
35
The Apollo 11 mission to the moon is a ___________ in the history of mankind.
breakthrough
milestone
turning point
flashpoint
36
Glen __________ finish reading her book, but she fell asleep
was going to
thought about
wanted to
37
It's important to check sources and read carefully, because _______ news is everywhere.
superficial
meaningful
credible
biased
38
"You just had an upgrade, Sir." Reply:
This is unacceptable.
Sorry, but that's out of the question.
I can live with that.
There must be something else you can do.
39
When I was I child, I _______ hate waking up early. Nowadays, it's not a problem and I______it.
used to/ am used to
got used to/ am used to
used to / get used to
get used to/ get used to
40
"Sorry Bob, I ______________ to buy your medicine but I forgot it. Let's call the drugstore"
didn't managed
were supposed
was supposed
should have
41
This news is completely ________, we know the truth and the Earth isn't flat.
savvy
credible
meaningless
reliable
42
She __________ the movie before, so it didn't make sense watching again.
had watched
watched
has watched
is watching
43
Rewrite the sentence: I find modern arts really interesting.
i'm delighted by modern arts.
I'm baffled by modern arts.
I'm fascinated by modern arts.
44
Unfortunately, we _________ the opportunity to travel to London this summer.
kept from
missed out
dropped in
caught up
45
If you can't communicate effectively, you'll find difficult to _________
broad the mind
lead a different lifestyle
adapt to harsh conditions
blend in with the locals
46
There's a ____________ forgiving and forgetting.
no comparison
gap at
similarity about
huge difference between
47
What makes you stand out from other candidates?
Within five years I'd like to become a manager
I believe my strongest trait is that I'm calm and confident.
I possess outstanding relationship skills
I was born and raised in Curitiba
48
Which factor is NOT considered a threat to the Great Barrier Reef (AUS)?
climate change
pollution
looting
mass tourism
49
My friend's brother is a gossipmonger. It ________ when he tries to _____ on our conversations.
chessed off / swear
gets to me / tell a whopper
gets up my nose / listen
makes my blood boil / eavesdrop
50
We should have a reunion with our old friends from school to ____________.
miss out
catch up
drop in
figure out
51
Which is a Chilean festive dish?
Tembleque
Empanada
Flan
Lentil Stew
52
Green solutions are getting more and more popular. ____ only few investors are willing to help.
On the other hand
Furthermore
to a great extent
On the whole
53
Extremely annoyed , irritated and bothered are synonyms of ...
hysterical
relieved
exasperated
concerned
54
The writer ____________ to publish his book for years when he had a chance at a big publisher.
tried
was trying
have been trying
had been trying
55
Malala's _________ story has brought hope to millions.
inspiring
determined
unpopular
bold
56
If you're at a job interview, which would be considered a tip NOT to be followed?
Dress suitably
Answer thoroughly
Slouch in your seat
Offer a firm handshake
57
Public security is considered a __________ issue in Rio de Janeiro.
burning
pressing
possible
definitive
58
The best thing to do on a __________ day is to go to the beach and enjoy it.
glorious
harsh
overcast
miserable
59
I don't see anything special about this Glamburger, it's just another ____________ dish.
fascinating
state-of-the-art
fancy
overrated
60
What compound adjectives would describe this person? "I'm forgetful and not easily offended."
good-natured / big-headed
bad-tempered / strong-willed
quick-witted / high-spirited
absent-minded / thick-skinned