ENGLISH MODAL VERBS C1

Question 1

At first sight, the Grove might appear to be an unlikely ...... as a cinema.

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candidate

Question 2

As deadlines approach, translators have to work under ........ pressure.

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constant

Question 3

But it is precisely this extreme..... that makes it such a popular destination.

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contrast

Question 4

Which option does the sentence "Parking outside this exit is not allowed " refer to?

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Legal obligation

Question 5

This job needs someone...............in theirwork who won’t be tempted to cut corners.

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contientious

Question 6

Writing fiction is hard. Most people aren’t............... enough to come up with a good story.

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imaginative

Question 7

You’ll need a ..... degree of flexibility if you want to be a teacher.

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high

Question 8

Which of these sentences suggest that something is unlikely to happen?

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Don't bet on him staying until the end of the week., There's not much chance of us catching a bus right now

Question 9

The hotel will only...... a refund to customers if theycancel a minimum 48 hours in advance.

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give

Question 10

I... a taxi home from the airport. My brother picked me up.

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didn't need to catch

Question 11

My uncle led an........ life. His house,for instance, was an old railway carriage in the woods.

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unconventional

Question 12

I fi nd it hard to focus ...... my work until I have had my first cup of coffee.

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on

Question 13

Finding a job abroad was a perfect ..... to really get to grips with another language.

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opportunity

Question 14

Many parents are very......... of their children, keeping them indoors and out of danger.

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protective

Question 15

When you choose a book for a child to read...

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it shouldn't be too difficult for their age

Question 16

Many companies send staff on teambuilding weekends to get their staff to bond ..... each other.

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with

Question 17

Choose the sentences in which the speakers are optimistic that the project will go ahead.

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I have little doubt that the project has great potential., There's every chance those doubts will be unfounded.

Question 18

Transport problems have had a....... impact on delivery times.

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huge, powerul

Question 19

The cinema ..... for the true movie fan with one-off evenings including‘an audience with’.

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caters

Question 20

Which of these sentences illustrate that something is just possible?

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It's conceivable that we could get knocked out on penalties

Question 21

In the future, we...with other students

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might not study in classrooms

Question 22

The cinemagoers are an amazingly ...... bunch, just happy to pay extra for the experience.

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diverse

Question 23

Which one of these sentences DOESN'T contain the idea of necessity, duty or advice?

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This film should be really good: it's had great reviews

Question 24

When our Finance Manager retired, we marked the ..... by presenting him with a new bicycle.

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occasion

Question 25

Which option does the sentence "Please yourself" refer to?

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Personal obligation and freedom of choice

Question 26

Over 10 years on the job, Maria has acquired ......... knowledge of marketing.

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extensive

Question 27

Which one of these sentences illustrate a prediction?

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He may well come along later

Question 28

As you enter, .... its classic 1930’s art-deco ... on your way upstairs to a small restaurant.

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take in /styling

Question 29

In the long run, you ..... that the most treasured aspect of university years was friends

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might easily conclude

Question 30

The Grove shows the usual ..... of mass blockbusters alongside more quirky independent films.

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range

Question 31

After a lot of effort, I....

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managed to start the car engine

Question 32

Travelling by underground in London can be an ordeal. On one .... the temperature topped 45 ºC.

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occasion

Question 33

His team lost yesterday and he’s very upset,but he’s trying to put a ..... face..... things.

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brave / up

Question 34

My husband is often away for weeks, so he seeks to spend.... time.... his son when at home.

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quality / with

Question 35

This company succeeds because of its ...... reputation for good service.

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unrivalled

Question 36

If I feel sad, I hate it when people try to cheer me ....

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up

Question 37

Katerina knew it.....ringing the doorbell, because he had a key.

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couldn't be Igor

Question 38

When the new students arrived, there was nobody to welcome them and...

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this shouldn't have happened

Question 39

This is a good essay, but I’d like to....one small suggestion: remember to check your spelling.

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make

Question 40

If you want to .......... a successful lecture or presentation,the secret is preparation.

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give

ENGLISH MODAL VERBS C1

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ENGLISH MODAL VERBS C1

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