MULTIPLE CHOICE

ROUND 2 SCORE: /8

1. Skateboarding beginners usually .......................... their balance the first weeks of practice.

a) drop b) fall c) miss d) lose

2. I should be focused if I want to ............................ my deadline.

a) meet b) keep c) make d) do

3. ........................ a deep breath before telling them the terrible news.

a) Get b) Take c) Make d) Hold

4. He was narrating the story ................................. it had actually happened to him.

a) so b) despite c) alike d) as if

5. I have no time to ............................. this week as my schedule is very tight.

a) take b) pass c) miss d) spare

6. After some years, people regret .................................. a practical job over a creative one.

a) have chosen b) choosing c) chose d) choose

7. Competitive sports .............................. baseball or basket can teach children to deal with disappointment.

a) such as b) likewise c) as well d) apart from

8. Do not contact me ......................... you really need my help.

a) even so b) instead of c) despite d) unless

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OPEN CLOZE

ROUND 1 SCORE: /10

1. ................ first, people couldn't afford solar panels, but not anymore.

2. Pupils can borrow pencils ..................... their teachers if they give them back after class.

3. The weather was awful. .................... top of that, my car didn't start that morning.

4. Elderly people might suffer ...................... the flu in winter.

5. Mr Green has a job .................... an estate agent in a town nearby.

6. The president ran out of ideas and the meeting was called ................... .

7. Researchers have ..................... working on the prototype for many years.

8. Amaia, .................... became famous two years ago, has released her second album.

9. ...................... sure nobody disturbs you when you are in your online class.

10. Even though her real name is Dorothy, she is known .................... Dodie by her fans.

ROUND 2 SCORE: /10

1. Ms Peters is regarded .................. a kind and committed teacher.

2. I am really excited .............................. my upcoming trip to Sweden.

3. I usually set my alarm .................. case I don't wake up in time.

4. The manager insisted ................ finishing the paperwork before the weekend.

5. Parents are responsible ..................... preparing their children for the real world.

6. ...................................... to a survey, 70% of students prefer face-to-face lessons.

7. Children usually complete their exercises .................. pairs to share their ideas.

8. It's understandable he is ...................... a bad mood, he was fired last week.

9. These headphones are thought to .................... the best on the market.

10. You ................................. to stretch before training to avoid an injury.

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WORD FORMATION
ROUND 1 SCORE /10

1. She sang ....................................................... well, we couldn't believe our ears! SURPRISE

2. If we don't take serious action, .................................................... animals will disappear. DANGER

3. The tailor has ............................................... my wedding dress. SHORT

4. Our ......................................................... started in high school ten years ago. FRIEND

5. ...................................................... language is not allowed in my class. POLITE

6. My sister takes ........................................ in her work in a school for children with special needs. PROUD

7. Wearing ................................................... clothes is important for many teens. FASHION

8. She is very tough now because of her difficult ........................................................ . CHILD

9. Brighton University offers affordable on-campus ....................................................... ACCOMMODATE

10. We broke up because he was being ................................................................ with me. HONEST

SCORE /10
ROUND 2

1. We must take advantage of ..................................... resources such as sunlight and rain. NEW

2. Sam gave a fantastic ................................................... in his school play in June. PERFORM

3. I couldn't hide my ............................................................. when I saw his present. DISAPPOINT

4. It is ..................................... for Karen to be late, she is always the first to arrive. USE

5. His report is ................................................. and full of mistakes. ACCURATE

6. Around 5,000 people are bitten by ............................................. snakes in this area every year. POISON

7. The ........................................... of water in Africa is very concerning. SHORT

8. The waiter offered us a wide ..................................... of homemade desserts. CHOOSE

9. The views from the hotel room were ......................................... . IMPRESS

10. The ................................................ of getting the scholarship is very low. LIKE

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KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION
SCORE: /12
ROUND 2
1. I regret gambling my money at the casino.
WISH
I ................................................................................. my money at the casino.

2. Carla will probably give me a lift since it's raining.

LIKELY
Carla .................................................................................... me a lift since it is raining.

3. You should remove your old furniture.

RID
Why don't ......................................................................... your old furniture?

4. Could you watch my bags while I swim?

EYE
Would you mind .................................................................................. my bags while I swim?

5. You are too young to understand my concerns.

ENOUGH
You ................................................................................... to understand my concerns.

6. The hairdresser will cut my hair next Monday.

GET
I ............................................................................................... next Monday.

Notes

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