Plus Upper 2 - Start Off

Question 1

Two paintings _____________ from the Louvre Friday evening. There are several suspects.

Accepted Answer

have been stolen

Question 2

I played the piano at a friend's wedding last year. I _______________ for months before that.

Accepted Answer

had been practising

Question 3

The book was so good that I couldn’t put it _____________

Accepted Answer

down

Question 4

The crowd went __________ as the team scored in the last minute of the game.

Accepted Answer

hysterical

Question 5

John’s temperamental and strong- ______________ , so he’s difficult to deal with.

Accepted Answer

willed

Question 6

Last year I was without my phone for a week, so I missed some global news and _______ topics.

Accepted Answer

trending

Question 7

Sarah waited _____________________ for the results of the exam.

Accepted Answer

anxiously

Question 8

Reporters __________ freedom by their editors to report facts.

Accepted Answer

must be given

Question 9

Sam, who ____________________ at the gallery for 32 years, loves all kinds of art.

Accepted Answer

has been working, has worked

Question 10

Don’t let the situation get ______________ of hand.

Accepted Answer

out

Question 11

Malala's ___________ story has brought hope to millions of girls.

Accepted Answer

inspiring

Question 12

When I moved to Brazil I never thought I'd _____________ rice and beans.

Accepted Answer

get used to eating

Question 13

I was late for school this morning because I ______________ to bed very late last night.

Accepted Answer

had gone

Question 14

The invention of the Internet marked a ___________ in modern history.

Accepted Answer

milestone

Question 15

I can't stand people who use their phones while talking to others.

Accepted Answer

've had it with

Question 16

Leftover food at restaurants ___________________ to the poor.

Accepted Answer

should be given

Question 17

You need talent and ____________________ to do this job.

Accepted Answer

creativity

Question 18

Every citizen should fight ______________ sexism

Accepted Answer

against

Questions 18