Sheila CARESSLY put her bag on the table, knocking over the vase of flowers.

In a way that she didn't paying much attention

Nelly paid for her sweater and was given a RECEIPT.

A piece of paper which shows that she has paid for sth

Paul has just MISSED the train.

Failed to catch a bus, train, etc

That's the guy who ROBBED me and stole my laptop!

Stole money or property from a person, bank, etc

This vending machine accepts TOKENS that you can buy at the reception.

A round piece of metal you use instead of money

You are allowed to BORROW six books from the library at a time.

Use sth that belongs to someone else and then return it

Greta is thinking of SIGNING UP for a yoga course.

Registering, putting her name on a list

Blankets and warm clothes will be ISSUED to those who need them.

Officially produced or provided sth

Harrison's pants were LOOSELY fitted around the waist and nearly fell down!

In a way that they were not firm or tight

Helen forgot to UNPLUG her hairdryer and it caught fire.

Remove sth from electrical source

The Referee looked at his watch and blew the WHISTLE for half-time.

A small object that produces a high sound when you blow it

The INSURANCE company paid for the repairs to the car after the accident.

Financial protection against damage or theft

Nora burned her hand with an IRON.

An electrical appliance which has a heated flat metal base

Paul showed his passport at the US BORDER in order to enter Mexico.

The official line that separates two countries

Jenny bought some ham and feta cheese at the COUNTER.

The place where you pay or are served in a store, bank, etc

LENTIL soup is a traditional Greek meal.

A small round seed like a bean, dried and used for food

A: Will you PICK UP the groceries when you get back from work? B: Sure!

Get, collect, or buy sth on the way somewhere

In 2004 Greece HOSTED the Olympic games.

Organized an event and provided facilities for it

MEMBERSHIP of this gym is for one year and it costs 500 dollars.

The state of belonging to a club, group or organization

These are rare pieces of POTTERY from the Byzantine period.

Pots, dishes and other utensils made of clay

Elvira earns a weekly WAGE of $530.

Money paid according to the number of hours, days, etc

What's the best way of improving theater access for HANDICAPPED people?

Physically or mentally disabled

These CUSTOMERS bought some veggies at the supermarket and left the mall by 10:00 p.m.

Someone who buys goods or services from a store, etc

John wants to TRADE IN his Jeep for a red Mercedes.

Give sth someone owns as part of their payment for sth else

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1
Sheila CARESSLY put her bag on the table, knocking over the vase of flowers.
In a way that she constantly causes problems
In a way that she didn't paying much attention
In a way that she got hurt
In a way that she provoked a serious accident
2
I should warn you IN ADVANCE that I’m not a very good dancer.
Before sth else happens
Before sth gets much worse than it really is
Before sb complains about sth
Before sb gets angry
3
Nelly paid for her sweater and was given a RECEIPT.
A printed piece of paper showing the origin of the item
A piece of paper which shows that she has paid for sth
A written agreement in which a store should replace sth
A piece of paper showing the quality of the item bought
4
Paul has just MISSED the train.
Caught the wrong bus, train, etc
Lost sth somewhere
Got stuck on the wrong bus, train, etc
Failed to catch a bus, train, etc
5
Tim CAME ACROSS his mom's old photo album in the attic.
Found sth by chance
Found sth after having lost it for a long time
Found sth after a long search
Found sth intentionally
6
That's the guy who ROBBED me and stole my laptop!
Took sth away from someone with a quick, violent, movement
Attacked someone and stole their property in a public place
Stole money or property from a person, bank, etc
Deliberately used violence to hurt someone or damage a place
7
This vending machine accepts TOKENS that you can buy at the reception.
A form of money that is used on the Internet
A round piece of metal you use instead of money
A round piece of metal that activates certain machines
A piece of metal that is used as money
8
You are allowed to BORROW six books from the library at a time.
Keep sth from someone for a while and return it when asked
Use sth that belongs to someone else and then return it
Lend sth to someone for a short period of time
Ask someone to return sth to them shortly
9
An enormous change in the music industry CAME ABOUT with the invention of the Mp3 file.
Caused
Changed
Provoked
Happened
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Greta is thinking of SIGNING UP for a yoga course.
Finding information on sth, especially on a computer
Becoming a member of an organization, society, or group
Writing her name on a form when she enters a place as a club
Registering, putting her name on a list
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A: When do you think you can DROP BY? B: Maybe tomorrow afternoon.
Visit on the way home
Visit sb unexpectedly
Visit on the way somewhere
Visit sb by chance
12
Traditionally, markets were held outdoors, but many cities in Britain now have INDOOR markets.
Inside a door
Outside a door
Outside a building
Inside a building
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Blankets and warm clothes will be ISSUED to those who need them.
Officially notified or distributed sth
Lend someone sth in an official way
Officially produced or provided sth
Allow someone sth in an official way
14
Harrison's pants were LOOSELY fitted around the waist and nearly fell down!
In a way that they were too firm or tight
In a way that they really looked good on him
In a way that they were not firm or tight
In a way that they didn't look good on him
15
People hope the government will LOWER taxes so they will lose less of their salaries.
Make more
Make less
Keep the same amount
Lose more
16
Helen forgot to UNPLUG her hairdryer and it caught fire.
Remove sth from electrical source
Turned sth off
Disconnect sth from electrical source to prevent damage
Overheated sth
17
We have a wide RANGE of food outlets in New York.
Opportunities
Variability
Abundance
Variety
18
We've just finished our history ASSIGNMENT on the Romans.
School work set by the students
School work set by the teacher
Extra curricular tasks done at home
A report on a series of events or a period of time
19
The Referee looked at his watch and blew the WHISTLE for half-time.
A musical instrument like a thin pipe that is blown into
A flat musical instrument that is played by blowing into it
A musical instrument which consists of a curved metal tube
A small object that produces a high sound when you blow it
20
Our class had an earthquake DRILL to learn what to do in case a real one happens.
Earthquake practice
Exercise or training
Emergency techniques
Survival studies
21
The FEE for the sculpture course is 35 dollars per lesson.
The price of a service
The price of an item
The money provided for a service
The money gained from a service
22
The crime rate has DECREASED dramatically lately.
Diminished in size
Become more
Got bigger
Become less
23
The INSURANCE company paid for the repairs to the car after the accident.
Financial protection against economic crises
The act of lending money to someone after having been robbed
The act of taking money from a bank account
Financial protection against damage or theft
24
If more is needed, try a breakfast cereal that contains BRAN.
The outside part of grain
A hardy cereal that is used in cooking or for making alcohol
The grain from which flour is made and is used in cooking
The inside part of grain
25
Nora burned her hand with an IRON.
A piece of equipment used for cooking meals
A piece of equipment used for heating up a room
An electrical appliance used for heating water
An electrical appliance which has a heated flat metal base
26
Paul showed his passport at the US BORDER in order to enter Mexico.
The government department that checks passports and baggage
The official line that separates two countries
A large area of land between two countries
The part of a frontier station where baggage is examined
27
Jenny bought some ham and feta cheese at the COUNTER.
The store where you can get fresh dairy products
The place where you can only get frozen diary products
The place where you pay or are served in a store, bank, etc
The store that sells high quality cooked meats and cheeses
28
Flavia's hair is so CURLY that it's virtually impossible to get combed.
Straight and damaged
Twisted or curved shaped
Wavy and damaged
Extremely thick and dry
29
Perhaps the most important thing of all is to HOLD ON TO our traditional customs and culture.
Keep
Treasure
Protect
Preserve
30
Scuola Italiana PROVIDES students with many after-school activities.
Gives
Proposes
Teaches
Implements
31
Tom CLAIMS to be related to Elvis, but has no proof it is true.
Insists on sth
Lies about sth
Says sth is true or is a fact
Pretends sth is true or is a fact
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The boy POINTED to his toy to show that he wanted it.
Showed with his finger
Asked for sth kindly
Used his body language
Demanded sth
33
LENTIL soup is a traditional Greek meal.
A very small piece of dry food, especially bread
A small round seed like a bean, dried and used for food
Remaining food used for an extra meal
Cooked liquid food, often containing small pieces of meat
34
The company SUPPLIES fish to local shops and restaurants.
Administers
Gives
Produces
Carries
35
We must STRESS that late assignments will not give you any extra grades.
Advise
Emphasize
Recommend
Say
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We INTEND to go to Canada next year to visit our daughter.
Saved money to do sth
Tried to do sth
Wished to do sth
Plan to do sth
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A: Will you PICK UP the groceries when you get back from work? B: Sure!
Leave a place to get sth back
Get, collect, or buy sth on the way somewhere
Leave sth somewhere to get back to a place
Go and get sth and bring it back
38
In 2004 Greece HOSTED the Olympic games.
Publicized an event officially
Organized an event and provided facilities for it
Sponsored an event and published media
Financed an event in exchange for the right to advertise
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You can return this tablet within 30 days for a full REFUND.
Extra money paid for sth
Discount of money on sth
Return of sth if it gets broken
Return of money on sth
40
It takes a SKILL to paint a picture like those of Picasso.
Effort
Sensibility
Sensitivity
Talent
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MEMBERSHIP of this gym is for one year and it costs 500 dollars.
Money paid every year to a professional for their work
The state of belonging to a club, group or organization
A series of regular payments made in a year
The state of being with someone you enjoy being with
42
Sheila TOOK UP Archaelogogy when she finished High School.
Learned a subject
Failed a subject
Studied sth new
Started sth new
43
These are rare pieces of POTTERY from the Byzantine period.
Tools and devices made of clay
Sth that remains after the rest of it has been broken
A collection of antiquities
Pots, dishes and other utensils made of clay
44
Elvira earns a weekly WAGE of $530.
An amount of money paid for a particular piece of work
Money paid according to the number of hours, days, etc
A charge allowed by law for the service of a public officer
Money paid for professional services
45
What's the best way of improving theater access for HANDICAPPED people?
Physically or mentally disabled
Having artistic talents
Socially priviledged
Having poor eyesight
46
You cannot express the WORTH of this painting; it is simply priceless.
Falseness
Importance, price
Great technique
Great performance
47
Did John ATTEND school today?
Not present because you are sick or decide not to go
Remain in a place, not leave
Not do something that you usually do or that you should do
Go, be present at
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Temperatures will DROP tomorrow and it will be much colder.
Go up
Stay the same
Go down
Be stable
49
These CUSTOMERS bought some veggies at the supermarket and left the mall by 10:00 p.m.
Someone who buys goods or services from a store, etc
Someone who belongs to a group or a particular organization
Someone you do a particular activity with
Someone who sells goods or services from a store, etc
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John wants to TRADE IN his Jeep for a red Mercedes.
Give sth someone owns as part of their payment for sth else
Exchange sth for sth else
Accept sth as part of payment
Replace sth someone owns for sth else
51
Nora couldn't make a pie because she RAN OUT OF sugar and flour.
Had a lot
Had little
Had no more
Had enough
52
Please, don’t forget to FILL IN your boarding cards.
Write sth quickly and untidily on a document, form, etc
Write sth quickly and tidily on a document, form, etc
Write and check out details on a document, form, etc
Write all the necessary information on a document, form, etc
53
It was POURING WITH RAIN when she came out of the building.
It was raining heavily
It was foggy and windy
It was raining lightly
It was rainy and foggy
54
The driver sounded his HORN furiously as the taxi sped on.
The thing in a vehicle used to make a loud sound as warning
A high sound made by blowing air out through your lips
A high sound made by blowing a whistle
Equipment that makes a loud noise if sb tries to break a car
55
This cell phone is pretty expensive, but IT'S WORTH IT as it has a GPS.
It is a good idea to pay the money for sth
It is not that expensive as one may think
It is not convenient to pay an item like that after all
It is both expensive and convenient
56
Mark's parents ENCOURAGED him to take up music by buying him a guitar.
Bought a gift
Lent money
Gave support
Gave financial support
57
George and I ARRANGED to get together at the bar after work.
Organized sth
Tried hard to do sth
Kept negotiating on sth
Met up with someone
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Heavy rain DELAYED the game.
Postponed
Be late
Slowed down
Stopped
59
Australia’s unemployment RATE rose to 6.5% in February.
A database containing economic information
A standard by which the level of sth can be socially judged
The number of times sth happens or changes within a period
The number of times sth repeats itself
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Sharon REGRETTED cooking pasta for Charles because he hardly ate anything.
Wished she hadn't done it
Felt embarrassed about his lack of appetite
Wished she had done it better
Felt ashamed by his lack of appetite
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My Nikon camera has 3 megapixels, so I'm thinking of UPGRADING to one with 16 megapixels.
Buying sth more sophisticated
Improving the quality of sth
Getting a better model of sth
Buying sth much pricier
62
Tim GOT FINED $1.500 for parking his SUV vehicle on a sand dune.
Was punished severely for not obeying strict rules
Was charged money as punishment
Was charged money to repair a damage
Was charged money so he wouldn't get jailed
63
George left his bag on the train, but luckily he RECLAIMED it at the station the next day.
Demanded to replace sth that is missing
Demanded to get sth back
Asked to get a replacement for sth
Asked to get sth back
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Henry GAVE the woman A HAND and lifted her baggage onto the train.
Moved
Pushed up
Picked up
Helped
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Is that Stewart's portrait on the MANTELPIECE?
A shelf over a fireplace
A cloth used for covering a large shelf
A shelf with lots of decorations on
A decorative piece placed in the middle of a dining-room
66
Patrick called us BEFOREHAND to make sure what time the movie was going to start.
Before it gets too late
Before we noticed
Before sth terrible occurs
Before sth else happens
67
Daniel was wearing a collarless shirt with the SLEEVES rolled up.
Back pockets in a piece of clothing
Small bags in a shirt where money or keys can be put
The parts of clothing that covers someone's arms
The parts of clothing that covers someone's wrists
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I can't give you any cash because I forgot to WITHDRAW money from my bank account.
Lent money
Deposited money in a bank account
Took money out of a bank account
Borrowed money
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George was IN THE MOOD FOR a pizza, so he went to Sbarro.
Ate sth trashy
Ate sth tasty
Felt like doing sth
Felt hungry
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Paul DASHED into the mall so as not to get wet in the rain.
Entered
Walked
Got into
Ran
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Are these clothes your BELONGINGS?
Things you have always treasured in life
Things you own; especially, that you can carry with you
Things left behind; especially for a certain reason
Things you really don't want to own
72
We were late for the game, but found a SHORTCUT through the fields.
A track made by many people walking over the same ground
A quicker and more direct way of getting somewhere
A specially prepared hard surface to travel on
A rough path across countryside or through a forest
73
Jerry stepped HASTILY onto the train just before it closed its doors to leave.
Just in time
Very quickly
Not so quickly
Fairly slowly
74
Architects created the enormous curving STAIRWAY, and the wide passageways of this house.
The structure of stairs outside a building
The side parts of stairs that you hold on to
The structure of stairs inside a building
Steps built for going to one level of a building
75
Our English teacher usually gives FEEDBACK on our grammar mistakes.
Information about the result of an activity
Correction provided by an expert after a task is done
Correction asked by students after a task is done
Information about the mistakes made during an activity
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Motorcyclists are supposed to wear a HELMET to protect their heads in case of a fall.
A hard, protective item to be worn on the head and shoulders
A thick, round item made of soft plastic used for protection
A thick, flat item made of hard plastic used for protection
A hard, protective item to be worn on the head
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Driving in such heavy traffic was a real NIGHTMARE for John.
A bad dream or bad experience
A feeling of being worried about sth
A feeling of being trapped in a place
An awful experience from which somebody learned sth
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Could you start HANDING these books OUT, please?
Passing sth to someone in authority
Passing around unwanted things
Giving sth to each person in a group
Giving away sth that is no longer needed
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These rules are intended to PREVENT accidents.
Stop sth from happening, or stop somenone from doing sth
Cause a reaction or a feeling
Make sth happen, especially sth bad
Happen suddenly
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Jim lost his job and couldn't MAKE ENDS MEET.
Paid for all his needs
Paid the rent
Lost his freedom
Continued his healthy lifestyle
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Healthy snacking between meals can COME IN HANDY as a way to manage hunger.
Come as a surprise
Come unexpectedly
Be useful
Be inappropriate
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Karen is wearing a PLAIN white blouse.
Quite old-fashioned but appealing
With some little decorations on the top
Without anything added or without decoration
Quite old-fashioned, unappealing
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Bertha's PROFICIENCY in foreign languages makes her an excellent translator.
Determination
Great ability
Responsibility
Great effort

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