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2b_A_101_004
COMPLETE THE STATEMENTS
Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). Use each option only
once. There is one option you do not need.
A. apart B. because C. as a result of D. however E. so F. in case
1. The first part of the exam was easy; the second, _____, took me two
hours to finish.
2. I couldn’t go the party _____ I was ill. I was so disappointed. I knew
that all my friends would be there.
3. _____ the economic crisis, they had to sell their summer house and to
rent out an apartment that their son was going to live in.
4. Well ________ that I know very few people here, I am really glad we
moved to this part of the town.
5. You know, why don’t you give me your number just _____ I need to
contact you for something.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). Use each option only
G. for H. in order I. despite J. with a view K. although L. due
6. _____ the thorough investigation, they still couldn’t find traces of the
lost airplane.
7. The old school had been pulled down _____ to be rebuilt. The new one
will be more modern and more spacious.
8. The game was cancelled _____ to bad weather. I guess the fans must
have been terribly disappointed.
9. _____ they managed to put out the fire, they still had to find shelters
for everyone.
10. We train our staff regularly _____ to improving customer service in
the long run.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. D (however), 2. B (because), 3. C (as a result of), 4. A (apart), 5. F (in case)
Step 2 KEY: 6. I (despite), 7. H (in order), 8. L (due) 9. K (although), 10.J (with a view)

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A. make B. making C. to make D. have made E. makes F. made
1. Stop _____ so much noise, please. I can’t sleep.
2. I didn’t _____ friends easily when I was at school.
3. You shouldn’t _____ her cry. It wasn’t her fault that she was late.
4. He asked to work longer hours in order _____ more money.
5. She often _____ promises she can’t keep.
G. have gone H. didn’t go I. won’t go J. go K. to go L. going
6. I would rather _____ somewhere fun tonight, maybe to a place with
live music. What do you think?
7. I’m pretty tired, so I don’t feel like cooking tonight. I’d prefer _____
out and have something to eat at an Italian restaurant.
8. I wish you _____ alone to that party tonight. Ask a friend to go with
you.
9. If you want to learn surfing, you should visit Karpathos. You will regret
_____ anywhere else!
10.Nikos didn’t show up for dinner. Something must _____ wrong at
work.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. B (making), 2. A (make),3. D (have made), 4. C (to make), 5. E (makes)
Step 2 KEY: 6. J (go), 7. K (to go), 8. H (didn’t go) 9. L (going), 10.G (have gone)

2b_B_101_001
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-L) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
There are two options you do not need.
A. everywhere B. so C. when D. such E. where F. however
G. over H. outside I. everything J. nearly K. usually L. as
Since compulsory primary education
was introduced (1) ____ 140 years
ago, what children learn and the way
they learn has changed dramatically.
In modern schools, children are
encouraged to be independent
learners, to share ideas and to work in
small groups.
(2) ____ the environment in which
most children learn remains the same:
a building, divided into classrooms
that consist of tables and chairs, (3)
____ arranged so that children face a
teacher and an interactive whiteboard.
Learning, however, can, and does,
happen anywhere and (4) ____.
(5) ____ asked what kind of learning environment they would like, children said
they wanted no tables and chairs in the classroom. They wanted to use laptops
and sit on the floor, with their backs to a wall, (6) ____ they could look at a
laptop screen together. They picked activities that they enjoy, (7) ____ as
fishing or rock climbing.
One thing’s for sure. Taking children (8) ____ of the four walls of a classroom
can give them the freedom to learn in new ways.
(9) ____ one nine-year-old child said, "The best place to learn is not in a place,
it is all (10) ____ the world."

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KEY: 1. J (nearly), 2. F (however), 3. K (usually), 4. A (everywhere), 5. C (when), 6. B (so),
7. D (such), 8. H (outside), 9. L (as), 10. G (over)

2b_B_101_003
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-C) for the gaps in the text (1-10).
2014, THE YEAR TO DISCOVER EL GRECO
This year Spain (1) ______ tribute to El Greco 400 years after his death with
several exhibitions and cultural activities, mostly held in Toledo but also in Madrid
and Valladolid. In total, 125 works by El Greco (2) _____ on view in exhibitions
across Toledo, in places which (3) ______ opened to the public before. The
painter is believed to (4) ______around 300 works, which (5)______ exhibited
today in leading museums and collections around the world.
Toledo, the city where El Greco (6) ______ 37 years of his life, will be at the
heart of this major event with “The Greek of Toledo”, an exhibition that (7)
______ not be missed.
El Greco, as he (8) ______ known in his own time, was an immigrant who never
learned to master the Spanish language, who always (9) ______ his work in
Greek and who maintained the nickname of his nation of origin.
In Toledo visitors can see his paintings in the places where they (10) ______
originally made. The official El Greco 2014 website (www.elgreco2014.com)
provides information as well as the possibility of purchasing tickets for the
exhibitions in the programme.
1. A. is paying B. had paid C. was paying
2. A. must be B. could be C. will be
3. A. had never been B. will never be C. were never
4. A. complete B. completed C. have completed
5. A. are B. being C. have been
6. A. will spend B. spent C. has spent
7. A. could B. might C. should
8. A. has B. was C. had
9. A. signed B. was signing C. had signed
10. A. are B. were C. will be

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KEY: 1. A (is paying), 2. C (will be), 3. A (had never been), 4. C (have completed), 5. A (are),
6. B (spent), 7. C (should), 8. B (was), 9. A (signed), 10. B (were).

2b_B_101_009
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-L) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
There are two options you do not need.
A. to B. for C. by D. as E. per F. from
G. into H. at I. about J. in K. of L. with
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/cyberbullying--bronagh-s-story-
113240609.html#r2sTFFK
The charity Childline has reported a worrying 87% increase (1) ____ calls
about online bullying in 2013 compared to the previous year and
according to a report, eight (2) ____ cent of 12-15 year-old internet users
say they have been bullied over the web.
A report produced (3) ____ last year’s Safer Internet Day said that young
people’s main dislike about the internet was that some people are mean.
Almost a third (31%) of primary school age children (7-11s) and a quarter
(23%) of secondary school age children (11-19s) said that mean
comments or behaviour stopped them (4) ____ enjoying their time online.
Childline reports that cyberbullying can lead (5) ____ very serious feelings
of isolation, low self-esteem, and even suicide. With Safer Internet Day,
a worldwide initiative to promote safer use of online technology today, we
can look (6) ____ online bullying and what can be done (7) ____ it.
Childline says understanding and talking about bullying will make
everyone more aware (8) ____ the problem. Childline also works (9) ____
social networking sites to help them make their services as safe (10) ____
they can be.

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KEY: 1. J (in), 2. E (per), 3. B (for), 4. F (from), 5. A (to), 6. G (into), 7. I (about), 8. K (of),
9. L (with), 10. D (as)

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MATCH PARTS OF THE STATEMENTS
Choose the best option (A-Κ) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
Earthquakes: Protection guidelines
Before the earthquake
1. Fasten shelves and bookcases …
2. Move away from the doors any
tall furniture that could …
3. Place heavy objects on …
4. Locate safe spots in each room
of the house …
5. Inform the family members …
During the earthquake
6. Cover yourself under sturdy
furniture (table, desk). If there
is no sturdy furniture around,
kneel in the middle of the room,
lower your height as …
7. Stay indoors until …
8. If you are in a mall, stay away
from the crowd which could
probably be …
After the earthquake
9. Check if you or anyone around
you is …
10.Do not drive unless there is an
emergency so …
A. about the emergency numbers
(112, 166, 199, 100).
B. under sturdy desks or tables and
away from glass surfaces and
bookcases.
C. be overturned and block the
exit.
D. injured but do not move
seriously injured persons.
E. to the walls.
F. the earthquake stops. Do not go
out in the balcony.
G. much as possible and protect
your head with your hands.
Move away from big glass
surfaces.
H. moving irregularly to the exits.
I. as not to block the work of the
rescue teams.
J. lower shelves and move heavy
objects from above beds and
sofas.

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KEY: 1. E, 2. C, 3. J, 4. B, 5. A, 6. G, 7. F, 8. H, 9. D, 10. I

2b_C_101_008
Choose the best option (A-Κ) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
There is one option you do not need.
FIRE: PROTECTION GUIDELINES
If the fire is near your house
1. Close all the doors and
windows to prevent the fire …
2. Open the gate to help the fire
brigade …
3. Put a ladder outside the
building so that someone …
4. Turn the lights on both inside
and outside the building in …
5. Don’t leave your house
unless you …
6. Move any furniture to the
centre …
7. Close all the doors in
between, to …
8. Fill up the baths, washbasins
and buckets so …
9. Keep a torch and spare
batteries at hand …
10.After the fire is out, get out
of the house and put …
A. out the remaining
small spots.
B. of the house away
from windows and
doors.
C. have an escape plan.
D. from getting into the
building.
E. is able to climb on the
roof.
F. in case of electric
power failure.
G. access the building.
H. delay fire spreading
through the building.
I. that you have spare
water.
J. order to see better
through the smoke.

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KEY: 1. D, 2. G, 3. E, 4. J, 5. C, 6. B, 7. H, 8. I, 9. F, 10. A

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In July 1960, at the age of 26, Jane Goodall (1)
_______ from England to what is today Tanzania
and (2) _______ to know the wonderful and
strange world of wild chimpanzees.
She (3) _______ with her nothing more than a
notebook and a pair of binoculars. She was
patient and hard working but, most of all, she
(4) _______ to earn the trust of the animals,
whom she came to care for deeply.
The public was fascinated by what she (5)
_______ about the wild chimpanzees who are
more like human beings than we can imagine.
Today, Jane’s work (6) ______ others to work for the endangered species, particularly
chimpanzees, and encourages people to do their part, so as to (7) ______ the world a
better place for animals to live in.
The JANE GOODALL INSTITUTE and all its people (8) _______ to protect the
chimpanzees in Tanzania, but they know that this can’t be (9) ______ without the help
of the local people who must learn to care too.
Jane Goodall’s Institute also (10) _______ an environmental program for young people
from preschool through university with nearly 150,000 members in more than 130
countries.

COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill in the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A-L). Use each option only once. There are
two options you do NOT need.
A. managed B. done C. stayed D. came
E. work F. had G. traveled H. runs
I. promised J. learnt K. make L. inspires

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KEY:
1. G (traveled), 2. D (came), 3. F (had), 4. A (managed), 5. J (learnt), 6. L (inspires), 7. K
(make), 8. E (work), 9. B (done), 10. H (runs).

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). There is one option you do
not need.
A. over B. away C. in D. off E. through F. up
1. We’d better be __ soon or else we’ll be late.
2. Hey Michael, I haven’t seen you in a while! What have you been__ to?
3. Ok buddy, it’s time to get serious. All the fun and game are __!
4. John is __ from his desk. May I take a message?
5. You can’t imagine what I have been __ this week!
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one option you do
not need.
G. over H. before I. for J. of K. into L. against
6. John finally decided to go___ medicine. I guess that’s what he always wanted.
7. Well, why don’t you ask your teacher to go ___ the math problem with you?
8. Oh, I don't want to go through the hassle ___ moving again. Besides, I like it
here.
9. He’s really determined to succeed, and he will go ___ anyone who gets in his
way.
10. Mary, you should drink this milk ___ it gets sour. I think that the due date is
today!

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Step 1 KEY: 1.D (off), 2.F (up), 3. A (over), 4.B (away), 5. E (through).
Step 2 KEY: 6. K (into), 7.G (over), 8.J (of), 9.L (against), 10.H (before).

2b_B_103_006
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1-10 in the text. Use each option only once.
A who B to C longest D but E within
F that G by H through I between J against
HHaammlleett aatt SStt MMaarrkk’’ss SScchhooooll
Do you know about Hamlet, the young Prince
of Denmark, who goes mad –or does he?
Hamlet is one of the
best plays of all times,
written (1) __ William
Shakespeare. It is also
Shakespeare’s (2) __
play. It was written (3)
___ 1599 and 1602, and
it was set in the
Kingdom of Denmark.
As the play opens,
Hamlet is mourning his father, (4) ___ has
been killed. He is also very sad because his
mother married his uncle Claudius, (5) ___ a
month of his father’s death.
The ghost of his father appears to Hamlet
and informs him that he was poisoned by
Claudius. Also, the ghost commands Hamlet
to avenge his death. At the beginning,
Hamlet is ready to obey the ghost (6) ___
then, he decides to seek evidence (7) ___
what the ghost said is true. He pretends to be
mad, a guise made all
the easier by the fact
that Hamlet is
genuinely melancholic.
Claudius wants to
discover the cause of
Hamlet’s strange
behaviour and has his
friends, Rosencrantz
and Guildenstern, to
spy on him. Hamlet
quickly sees (8) ___ the scheme and begins to
act the part of a madman in front of them. But
is it only acting? Hamlet is really beginning to
think that everyone is turning (9) ___ him,
even beautiful Ophelia loves him and is loyal
(10) ___ him.
What happens at the end? You will have
to come and see our school production!

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Key:
1. G (by), 2. C (longest), 3. I (between), 4. A (who), 5. E (within), 6. D (but), 7. F (that), 8. H
(through), 9. J (against), 10. B (to).

2b_B_103_009
COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-F) for gaps 1-10 in the text.
TAKE AspiON AND EXPECT WONDERS!
No more headaches!
Take AspiON is a new kind of aspirin that will work wonders for you.
But, (1) ___ you start using it regularly, ask your doctor who (2) ___ to consider:
 Your medical history and the history of your (3) ___ members
 Your use of other (4) ___ , including prescription and over-the-counter
 Your use of other products, (5) ___ dietary supplements, including vitamins and
herbals
 Your allergies or sensitivities, and (6) ___ that affects your ability to use the medicine
 What you have to gain or the benefits (7) ___ the use of the medicine
 Other options and their risks and benefits
 What side effects you (8) ___ experience
 What dose, and (9) ___ directions for use are best for you
 How to know (10) ___ the medicine is working or not working…
Take control of your health! Call (415) 123 – 45 - 67
1 A when B before C after
2 A need B is needing C needs
3 A family B famillies C family’s
4 A medicines B medicine C medicical
5 A besides B since C such as
6 A anything B something C nothing
7 A from B besides C in
8 A should B may C must
9 A what B which C where
10 A when B where C with whom

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Key: 1. B (before), 2. C (needs), 3. A (family), 4. A (medicines), 5. C (such
as), 6. A (anything), 7. A (from), 8. B (may), 9. B (which), 10. A (when)

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not need.
A. against B. ahead C. before D. behind E. from F. about
1. I’m afraid the storm will be here ___________ long. I can just see it
coming…
2. No need to hurry - we are _________ of schedule. So, you don’t have
to worry. We’ll be there in time for the first act.
3. It’s quite difficult to draw the whole diagram ________ memory. I
don’t think I can do it.
4. I’ll have to tell him not to go to his brother’s wedding, although it’s
_________ my will. I do want the two brothers to get along, but…
5. I think Jim Wallace turned himself in, because he felt guilty
___________ stealing from his father’s company!
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one option
you do not need.
G. under H. off I. within J. without K. to L. with
6. No cure has been found for this disease, _________ this day at least.
7. The ambulance arrived _________ minutes, but still, it was too late.
8. Our deadline is tomorrow! Let’s start _________ any further delay.
9. She studied modern languages ______ a view to becoming a teacher.
10. I can’t understand why you are saying this. It’s completely ______ the
point.

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Κey:
1. C (before) 2. B (ahead) 3. E (from) 4. A (against) 5. F (about)
6. K (to) 7. I (within) 8. J (without) 9.L (with) 10. H (off)

2b_A_111_009
Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). There is one option you do not need.
A. amusing B. amused C. interesting D. interested E. tired F. tiring
1. That’s an ____________ idea! I think we must see it in detail.
2. We were all so __________ by his performance that we kept laughing long
after he had finished.
3. This job makes me feel so ________ that I don’t have the strength to keep
my eyes open when I get back home.
4. You will surely laugh your hearts out. It’s a very _________ film.
5. We’ve been driving for 7 hours and we are exhausted! It was an extremely
____________ journey.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one option you do not
need.
G. who H. when I. such J. how K. what L. so
6. __________ awful weather! I’m afraid we’ll have to change plans.
7. The reason why he has no friends is simply because he is __________
a rude person.
8. I can’t understand ________ she keeps looking up at him, after all
that he has said.
9. Your behavior at the party was ___________ foolish that I don’t think
I’ll ever go out with you again.
10. It was only __________ it started to rain heavily that we stopped our
game.

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Κey:
1.C (interesting) 2.B (amused) 3.E (tired) 4.A (amusing) 5.F (tiring)
6.K (what) 7.I (such) 8.J (how) 9.L (so) 10.H (when)

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not need.
A. off B. out C. with D. in E. through F. on
1. I won’t put up __________ such behavior any more.
2. A fire broke out in the woods nearby, but it was put _______ very
quickly.
3. I would like to speak to Suzan please, can you put me ___________?
4. We had to put ____________ the meeting for next week, due to
unexpected problems.
5. I have put __________ quite a few kilos lately; I have to go on a diet.
you do not need.
G. away H. for I. through J. over K. across L. back
6. Fancy running _________ Jeremy on our trip to Italy!
7. I saw ___________ him from the very beginning. He couldn’t fool me.
8. Pete’s father has plans for him to take ________ the company when
he retires.
9. You should set the clock_________ two hours here in the UK.
10. Do you know what UEFA stands ________?

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Κey:
1.C (with) 2.B (out) 3.E (through) 4.A (off) 5.F(on)
6. K (across) 7. I (through) 8. J (over) 9. L (back) 10. H (for)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-C) for gaps 1-10 in the text.

Emma (Penguin Classics)
by Jane Austen (Author), Fiona
Stafford (Editor), Coralie Bickford-
Smith (Illustrator)

Part of this "Penguin's" series, (1) ____ by the award-
winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these collectible editions
are (2) ____ in high-quality colourful cloth, with foil
stamped into the design.
Beautiful, clever, rich - and single - Emma Woodhouse is
(3) ____ happy with her life, and sees no need for
either love (4) ____ marriage. Nothing, however,
delights her (5) ____ than interfering in the romantic
lives of others. But when she ignores the warnings of
her good friend Mr Knightley and (6) ____ to arrange a
suitable match for her friend Harriet Smith, her carefully
laid plans soon unravel and have consequences that she
never (7) ____ With its imperfect but charming heroine
and its witty exploration of relationships, Emma is often
(8) ____ as Jane Austen's most flawless work.
If you (9) __________ books, this is a wonderful
addition to almost any collection. The story itself is of
course timeless and great, but it's really the fact that it
(10) ______________ "wrapped" so beautifully at a
reasonable price which makes this book a solid selection.

1 A. designs B. has designed C. designed
2 A. bound B. have bound C. bounded
3 A. perfectly B. perfect C. perfected
4 A. nor B. or C. neither
5 A. best B. more C. much
6 A. attempted B. will attempt C. attempts
7 A. will expect B. have expected C. expected
8 A. seen B. sees C. will see
9 A. have collected B. collect C. collected
10 A. will be B. must be C. has been

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Key:
1. C (designed) 2. A (bound) 3. A (perfectly) 4.B (or) 5. B (more)
6. C (attempts) 7. C (expected) 8. A (seen) 9. B (collect) 10. C (has been)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option A-C to fill in the gaps 1-10 in the text below.

Reviews
for
Villa
Ariadni

Michele
and
Rob,
Berkshire,
UK

Review
Submitted:
May
15

We
(1)
_________
6
wonderful
days
staying
at
Villa
Ariadni.
The
description
of
the
villa
(2)

__________
very
accurate.
The
property
itself
is
very
well
kept
and
the
swimming
pool
(3)

_________
the
sea
was
fantastic.
Niko
was
very
helpful
if
we
(4)
________
anything
-‐
which

we
didn't!!!!
The
drive
to
the
villa
was
amazing

(5)
_______
a
bit
scary
at
times!!!
We
(6)

_______
some
lovely
taverna's
close
by
(although
not
within
walking
distance)
and
the

people
(7)
________
all
very
welcoming.
We
(8)
_________
to
the
beach
at
Elafonissi
-‐

which
looks
amazing
and
is
great
for
children!

Anyway,
we
(9)
__________
highly
recommend
this
villa.
It
is
a
lovely
place
to
(10)
_____

Michele
and
Rob

Recommended
for:

Sightseeing,
Romantic
Getaway

1
A.
will
just
spend
B.
are
spending
C.
have
just
spent

2
A.
will
be
B.
is
C.
have
been

3
A.
overlooking
B.
overlooks
C.
will
overlook

4
A.
need
B.
needed
C.
have
needed

5
A.
although
B.
in
spite
of
C.
even

6
A.
find
B.
have
found
C.
found

7
A.
were
B.
was
C.
are

8
A.
go
B.
have
gone
C.
went

9
A.
are
B.
would
C.
must

10
A.
stayed
B.
stay
C.
have
stayed

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Key:
1. C (have just
spent)
2. B (is) 3. A
(overlooking)
4. B (needed) 5. A (although)
6. C (found) 7. A (were) 8. C (went) 9. B (would) 10.B (stay)

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Choose the best option (A-J) for gaps 1-10 in the text.

The waters along a 60-mile
stretch of mid Wales coastline
have provided the perfect
breeding ground (1) ___ Europe's
largest population of “bottle
nosed” dolphins.
Cardigan Bay in Ceredigion is home
(2) ___ 250 of the playful
creatures and, as the area marks
National Dolphin Day, they are a
popular tourist attraction.
Dolphin experts in New Quay say the bay has shallow waters and plenty of
food. This means the mammals, who can live (3) ___ to 30, remain in
the bay permanently. The Sea Watch Foundation in New Quay tracks the
dolphins in Ceredigion (4) ___ their lifetime."One of the main reasons
they stay here is that they have a very nice place (5) ___ they can play,
breed and have (6) ___ the food they need to get by” said scientist Dr
Salome Dussan-Duque.
"We are talking (7) ___ prey like mackerel and sardine-sized food.” The
conditions in the bay are good for them to teach their calves to catch in
the shallow area. They can play and teach them (8) ___ to eat."
The reason for (9) ___ Dr Dussan-Duque thinks that the place is ideal for
them to live is because here they can breed, but also serve as a food
resource."These are the two (10) ___ important reasons for them to stay
somewhere," she said.
A. over B. about C. for D. most E. all
F. to G. where H. which I. how J. up
www.bbc.co.uk

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Key:
1. C (for) 2. F (to) 3. J (up) 4. A (over) 5. G (where)
6. E (all) 7. B (about) 8. I (how) 9. H (which) 10. D (most)

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ERGONOMIC
TIPS
FOR
COMPUTER
USERS

• Prolonged use of a computer keyboard and/or mouse
can lead to frequent muscle aches and nerve pain,
unless (1) ____.
• Maintain good posture when working at the keyboard.
Use a chair with back support. Keep your feet
supported on the floor or on a footrest when you work,
to (2) ___.
• Avoid twisting or bending your neck. Frequently used
items should be positioned (3) ____.
• Take breaks. These breaks can be brief and should
include stretches for best results. If possible, take a
one or two-minute break (4) ____.
• Keep your fingers and knuckles relaxed (5) ____.
• Avoid hitting the keyboard with great force. Studies say
that many users hit the keys (6) ____.
• Position the monitor so that the viewed part of the
screen allows you to (7) ____.
• Position your monitor to eliminate reflections from (8)
___.
• Adjust the screen font, contrast, and color to have
maximum (9) ____.
• Aerobic exercise will help to sustain strength (10)
____.

A. every 15 to 20
minutes
B. keep your neck
straight
C. a few guidelines are
followed
D. and fight the strain
of computer use.
E. more forcefully than
they should
F. reduce pressure on
your lower back
G. when working at the
keyboard
H. comfort and
efficiency
I. windows and lighting
J. directly in front of
you

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Key:
1. C 2. F 3. J 4. A 5. G
6. E 7. B 8. I 9. H 10. D

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). There is one option
you do not need.
A. out of B. away C. into D. for E. over F. after
1. Did I tell you I ran __ my English teacher at the movies last night?
2. We ran __ milk this morning, so we need to go to the supermarket.
3. I’m so sorry… I accidentally ran __ your bicycle in the driveway!
4. Terrible news! Our neighnour’s son ran __ from home and has been
missing for 3 days. They’re going crazy.
5. The police ran __ the thief, but they couldn’t catch him. He was too
fast for them.
you do not need.
G. in H. by I. on J. of K. at L. for
6. Oh, my God! I broke your beautiful vase ___ accident. I’ll buy you
another one just like it!
7. I’m tired of cooking every night. Let’s eat out ___ a change!
8. My teacher often asks us to give speeches in class and I enjoy that
generally, but ___ times, I feel very nervous. I don’t know why.
9. I’m turning 18 ___ a few days, and I ‘m really excited!
10. It’s really annoying when you start playing that harmonica. Are you
doing it ___ purpose when I’m trying to concentrate?

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Step 1 KEY: 1. C (into), 2. A (out of), 3. E (over), 4. B (away), 5. F (after)
Step 2 KEY: 6. H (by) , 7. L (for), 8. K (at) , 9.G (in) , 10.I (on)

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-E).
A. as soon as B. whose C. which D. when E. as
1. This is the bank _______ was robbed yesterday. Did you see it on
TV?
2. A boy _______ sister is in my class was in the bank at the time of
the robbery.
3. One of the men was trembling, somebody said, ___ he fired the
first shot.
4. The day of the robbery was _______ I found my lost dog.
5. I’ll call you back ________ I finish my work.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (F-J).
F. carried G. got H. take I. throw J. runs
6. The robbers ________ away in a stolen car, which the police later
found abandoned.
7. Why did you _______ away yesterday’s paper? I didn’t get a
chance to read it!
8. There was far too much food at the dinner party yesterday. I’m
afraid I got _______ away!
9. There’s a new ______ away Chinese restaurant around the corner.
We should try it some time.
10.He’s really afraid of large dogs! Every time he sees one, he ______
away!

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Step 1 KEY: 1. C (which), 2. B (whose), 3. E (as), 4. D (when), 5. A (as soon as)
Step 2 KEY: 6. G (got), 7. I (throw), 8. F (carried), 9. H (take), 10. J (runs)

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A. out B. when C. with D. on E. off
1. I'm really sorry, but I can't come tonight. We'll have to put ___ our
dinner plans another time.
2. When you're done ___ the game, just put it back on the shelf.
3. My brother had to put me up for a few days ___ I was in London,
looking for a job.
4. It took the firemen six hours to put ______ the fire.
5. It’s cold outside, Anny! Don’t forget to put ______ your jacket.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-K).
G. don't they H. hasn’t he I. did he J. didn't he K. haven’t they
6. He didn't recognize me, _______? I don’t think he did.
7. Cars pollute the environment, _______? Everybody knows that.
8. Your parents have sold their house in Rhodes, _______ ? Who
bought it?
9. Tim has been to Italy, _______? At least that’s what he says.
10. Hugh had a pet dog when he was little, _______? Why is he scared
of them now?

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Step 1 KEY: 1. E (off), 2. C (which), 3. B (when), 4. A (out), 5. D (on).
Step 2 KEY: 6. I (did he), 7. G (don’t they), 8. K (haven’t they), 9. H (hasn’t he), 10. J (didn’t
he)

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A. into B. up C. back D. for E. on
1. My parents like to look ___ on "the good old days" when we were
little kids and were with them all the time.
2. He looks down ___ anyone who’s not gone to university, but he
himself has no degree, right?
3. I'll look ___ the matter and call you back as soon as I can. I know
how important it is for you.
4. He was a wonderful teacher and many students looked ___ to him.
They really admired him.
5. Jane went shopping to look ___ a pair of shoes to match her dress
for the wedding.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (F-J).
F. for G. at H. into I. so J. from
6. I know you don’t like your boss, but ____ any rate, I don't think you
should quit your job. Jobs are difficult to find these days!
7. I'd love to come to dinner tomorrow, ___ long as you promise me
that you’ll cook your famous mousaka for me.
8. ____one thing, sun screens block more of the sun's damaging rays,
so they are quite effective.
9. ____ time to time, I like to go fishing with my son. He really loves it.
10. On second thought, maybe you should sell your house and move ___
an apartment.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. C (back), 2. E (on), 3. A (into), 4. B (up), 5. D (for)
Step 2 KEY: 6. G (at), 7. I (so), 8. F (for), 9. J (from), 10. H (into)

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1. A. involve B. involving C. involves
2. A. riding B. will ride C. rides
3. A. protect B. protecting C. protected
4. A. exists B. exist C. existed
5. A. considering B. considered C. consider
6. A. associated B. associate C. associating
7. A. thinking B. thought C. think
8. A. brings B. brought C. has brought
9. A. making B. makes C. made
10. A. reminding B. reminds C. remind
Superstitions
There are many superstitions around the world (1) _____ animals.
According to an ancient British superstition, if a child (2) _____ on the
back of a bear, s/he will be (3) _____ from diseases. But, bears don’t
(4) _____ in Britain anymore!
Seeing bats flying and hearing their cries is (5) _____ bad luck.
Especially during the Middle Ages, it was believed that bats were (6)
_____ with witches.
Finally, white rabbits are (7) _____ to be carriers of magic powers. In
fact, some people believe that saying "white rabbit" on the first day of
each month (8) _____ luck.
Finally, it is considered bad luck to have the feathers of a peacock in the
house or handle anything (9) _____ by them. Perhaps, this is because
of the eye shape on these feathers (10) _____ people of the Evil-Eye
which is associated with wickedness.

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KEY: 1. B (involving), 2. C (rides), 3. C (protected), 4. B (exist), 5. B (considered), 6. A
(associated), 7. B (thought), 8. A (brings), 9. C (made), 10. B (remind)

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Choose the best option (A-C) for each of the gaps 1-10 in the text.
Can smiling really make you happier?
Those of us with a naturally serious expression
may be fed up with people (1) ___ us, “Smile,
don‟t worry, be happy!” But, in fact, it does seem
that smiling, even when we don‟t feel very happy,
can actually (2) _______ our mood.
This isn‟t a new idea. In fact, it was back in the 1870s that Charles Darwin
first (3) _____ that facial expressions didn‟t just (4) _____ emotions, but
could actually create them. Since then there have been a number of studies
into the area, all appearing to show that (5) _____ our facial expressions can
change our mood.
In 1989, for example, the psychologist, Robert Zajonc (6) _____ how people
who were instructed to make a long „eee‟ sound (which involves smiling) felt
better than those instructed to make a long „uuu‟ sound.
In another study, participants were (7) _____ to do one of the three things: (a)
look at different facial expressions, (b) copy those expressions themselves, and
(c) copy the expressions themselves while looking in a mirror. Interestingly,
those who (8) _____ themselves smile were happier than those who only
smiled. Both groups were happier than those who didn‟t (8) ________ but
simply looked at pictures.
The key question is why smiling makes us feel happier. It might simply be
because the brain (10) ____ smiling with being happy –a kind of learned
response.
1. A. telling B. tell C. told
2. A. improve B. improves C. improving
3. A. saying B. said C. has said
4. A. expressed B. express C. expresses
5. A. changes B. changing C. change
6. A. describes B. describing C. described
7. A. asked B. asking C. ask
8. A. seeing B. saw C. sees
9. A. smiled B. smiles C. smile
10. A. connects B. connecting C. connected

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KEY 1. A (telling), 2. A (improve), 3. B (said), 4. B (express), 5. B (changing),
6. C (described), 7. A (asked), 8. B (saw). 9. C (smile), 10. B (connecting)

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Match items 1-10 with options A-J.
WHO IS MARK ZUCKERBERG?
1. Mark Elliot Zuckerberg (born May
14, 1984) is an American computer
programmer ___
2. He is best known as one ___
3. Zuckerberg is the chairman and
chief executive of Facebook,
Inc. and his personal wealth ___
4. Together with some of his college
roommates and fellow Harvard
University students, ___
5. In 2007, at the age of 23,
Zuckerberg became ___
6. The number of Facebook users
worldwide ___
7. Zuckerberg was involved in various
legal disputes as ___
8. Since 2010, Time magazine has
named Zuckerberg ___
9. In 2011, Zuckerberg ranked
first___
10. Zuckerberg was played ___
A. a success story!
B. by actor Jesse Eisenberg in the
2010 film The Social Network.
C. that were initiated by others in the
group, who claimed a share of the
company.
D.and an Internet wizard!
E. one of the 100 wealthiest and most
influential people in the world.
F. of the five co-founders of the social
networking website Facebook.
G.is estimated to be $25.3 billion.
H. on the list of the "Most Influential
Jews in the World" by The
Jerusalem Post.
I. he launched Facebook from
Harvard's dormitory rooms.
J. reached a total of one billion in
2012.

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KEY: 1. D, 2. F, 3. G, 4. I, 5. A, 6. J, 7. C, 8. E, 9. H, 10. B

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). Use each option
only once. There is one option you do not need.
A. for B. under C. on D. at E. in F. by
1. Dora explained the whole thing to us _____ great detail and,
finally, we understood the difference between Particle Physics
and Quantum Mechanics !
2. Tom will never forgive you _____ having lied to him. It was such
a nasty thing to do.
3. I’m afraid they can’t afford to go _____ holiday this summer.
4. Hey, I always commute to work _____ train. It’s faster and
safer.
5. Normally, I would go to the party but my ex boy friend will be
there, so _____ these circumstances, I’d rather stay home!
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one
option you do not need.
G. up H. down I. out J. in K. on L. off
6. It seems that I’ve put _____ a couple of kilos these past months.
It’s time to start jogging again.
7. Listen, why don’t you put your ideas _____ on paper first, and
then we can discuss them.
8. The football match was put _____ due to the stormy weather,
and the gathered funs were so disappointed.
9. My parents won’t put _____ with such rude behavior any longer
so be careful!
10. The firefighters tried hard to put _____ the fire before it
reached the nearby houses. What a job!

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STEP 1 KEY: 1. E (in), 2. A (for), 3.C (on), 4. F (by), 5. B (under)
STEP 2 KEY: 6. K (on), 7. H (down), 8. L (off), 9. G (up), 10. I. (out)

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you do not need.
A. about B. of C. between D. by E. on F. in
1. I think it’s totally stupid to learn all this _____ heart. He’s wasting
my time. I’m going to take another class.
2. There are so many students who want to take part _____ the writing
contest. The prize is a trip to Hawaii!
3. Have you heard _____the earthquake in Korea? It’s been on the 8 o’
clock news.
4. John is a good friend you can always rely _____. Don’t you doubt
that!
5. Is there any difference _____ these two PC models? I would like the
most recent one.
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one
option you do not need.
G. for H. down I. after J. out K. into L. up
6. Who looks _____ your baby brother when your parents are at work?
Do your grandparents live nearby?
7. If you need their telephone number, look it _____ in the phone
directory. I remember them having it registered.
8. I’ve been looking _____ my keys for over an hour. Where can I
have put them?
9. The police are looking _____ the mysterious disappearance of the
Greek Tycoon. Rumors say he has committed suicide.
10. Mary detests snobbish people who look _____ on others. She
considers them to be arrogant.

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STEP 1 KEY: 1. D (by), 2. F (in), 3. A (about), 4. E (on), 5. C (between)
STEP 2 KEY: 6. I (after), 7. L (up), 8. G (for), 9. K (into), 10.H (down)

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Homework: Too little or too much?
Parents have two complaints about
their kids' homework: There’s too
much and there’s too little.
Education expert Tom Loveless
says that most parents (1) __
there is too little homework. But
those who complain about too
much homework usually (2) __
most of the attention.
Experts agree that a first grader should (3) __ no more than 10
minutes of homework a night, a sixth grader up to 60 minutes, and a
high school student up to two hours.
“I think homework is a good time for kids to practice what they have
(4) __ in the classroom,” says Jillian Bichsel, school principal.
Emma Ababio is an 11th-grader who (5) __ advanced classes. She
does homework from about 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on school nights, (6)
___ she even does homework while she eats dinner. Jermalle Jones, on
the other hand, doesn’t have to do (7) ___ homework because he
learns by paying attention in class. “I pay attention in class, and (8) __
I have free time in the evening to do other things that I like.”
The 2013 NAEP survey asked students (9) __ time they spent on
homework each day. In all three age groups, more (10) ___ a fifth
said that they do no homework at all.
1 A. think B. are thinking C. have thought
2 A. get B. are getting C. got
3 A. have B. be having C. have had
4 A. learn B. learning C. learnt
5 A. take B. is taking C. took
6 A. while B. but C. and
7 A. some B. no C. any
8 A. after B. then C. now
9 A. how much B. what amount C. how long
10 A. of B. than C. by

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KEY:
1. A (think), 2. A (get), 3. A (have), 4. C (learnt), 5. B (is taking),
6. C (and), 7. C (any), 8. B (then), 9. A (how much),10. B (than)

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A 101-Year-Old Message in a Bottle
Last month, the world's oldest message in a bottle
(1) __ in the Baltic Sea. It had spent more than
100 years lost in the ocean! Last week, the
message (2) __ to the author's granddaughter,
who is now 62.
A German fisherman named Konrad Fischer
found the brown bottle near Kiel, Germany. He
says he almost (3) __ the bottle back into the
water after pulling it out of a fishing net. Then, he
saw a piece of paper inside.
A Danish postcard with two German stamps, dated May 17, 1913 (4) __ in the bottle.
The message asked whoever found it to return it to an address (5) __ Berlin.
Scientists found that the postcard (6) __ by a man named Richard Platz. He was 20 years
old when he (7) __ the message. Platz died (8) __ 1946, but he never met his
granddaughter named Angela Erdmann.
”I (9) __ out that he was a writer who was very open-minded, believed in freedom and
that everyone should respect each other,” she says.
Until now, the oldest message in a bottle was discovered in 2012 by a Scottish fisherman.
It (10) __ nearly 98 years at sea.
1 A. found B. was found C. has found
2 A. was given B. gave C. has given
3 A. threw B. was throwing C. was thrown
4 A. found B. was found C. were found
5 A. on B. at C. in
6 A. wrote B. was written C. has written
7 A. was written B. wrote C. has written
8 A. in B. on C. at
9 A. found B. was found C. will find
10 A. has spent B. was spending C. had spent

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KEY:
1. B (was found), 2. A (was given), 3. A (threw), 4. B (was found), 5. C (in),
6. B (was written), 7. B (wrote), 8. A (in), 9. A (found), 10. C (had spent)

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I Use a Robot to Go to School
Lauren Robinson has a food allergy.
Touching or breathing a small amount
of an allergen can (1)__her to die. The
idea of going to school is dangerous
and her family (2)__to keep her at
home. But now a robot called the
VGo can help her (3)__with others.
Here’s how the VGo works: Using an
app on her laptop, Lauren (4)__the
VGo from home. The robot’s video
camera and microphones allow her to see and hear what’s going on at school as she
(5)__the robot from class to class. Her teachers and classmates can see and hear her
too; her face (6)__on a screen and speakers project her voice.
It (7)__ time for Lauren to learn to control the VGo but now she found a way to
“raise her hand” using the robot’s headlights. “I flash them on and off until the
teacher (8)__me,” she explains.
Lauren (9)__dreams for the future. She (10)__to go to college and become a
scientist. “I’ll be able to live a normal life, but I have to be very careful,” she says.
1 A. cause B. make C. do
2 A. can B. decided C. made
3 A. communicated B. communicating C. communicate
4 A. controls B. makes C. shows
5 A. was driving B. drove C. drives
6 A. appears B. appeared C. Is appearing
7 A. takes B. took C. Is taking
8 A. sees B. hears C. looks
9 A. does B. has C. is doing
10 A. decides B. thinks C. wants

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KEY: 1. A (cause), 2. B (decided), 3. C (communicate), 4. A (controls), 5. C (drives),
6. A (appears), 7. B (took), 8. A (sees), 9. B (has), 10. C (wants)

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World Traveler
Fifty years ago, Jerrie Mock (1)
__ the first woman to fly solo
around the world.
Many people remember Amelia
Earhart as the pilot (2) __
disappeared while flying
around the world in 1937. In
March 1964, Jerrie Mock (3)
__ from Columbus, Ohio, in a small plane. When she returned a
month later, she became the first female pilot (4) __ the globe
alone.
Mock knew she wanted to fly planes (5) __ she was a young girl.
(6) __ age 5, she took a 15-minute ride on a small aircraft at a fair.
“When I got out of the plane,” Mock says, “I told my parents, „I‟m
going to be a pilot when I (7) __.‟”
Mock studied engineering in college. After taking a break to (8) __
her three children, she got her pilot‟s license in 1958. Then she
decided to (9) __ the journey that Earhart had died trying to
complete.
Mock had many difficulties during her historic journey. A cheering
crowd greeted her when she arrived back at the Columbus airport
(10) __ April 17, 1964.
1 A. has become B. made C. became
2 A. who B. where C. when
3 A. landed B. took off C. took
4 A. to circle B. was circling C. circling
5 A. since B. from C. already
6 A. on B. in C. at
7 A. have grown B. grow up C. will grow up
8 A. grow up B. raise C. develop
9 A. make B. do C. get
10 A. at B. in C. on

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KEY:
1. C (became), 2. A (who), 3. B (took off), 4. A (to circle), 5. A (since),
6. C (at) 7. B (grow up), 8. B (raise), 9. A (make),10. C (on)

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Apps for Apes
Animals in zoos are using touch screens—and
they enjoy them just as much as humans (1)
__. Iris (2) __ pictures on an iPad with a
painting app. Jingga (3) __ to watch videos of
kittens and puppies. Teco (4) __ an app to
chat with friends.
These touch-screen users aren’t people—
they’re apes. Iris and Jingga are orangutans,
and Teco is a bonobo. (The friends Teco (5)
__ with are zookeepers.)
Just like humans, apes can (6) __. They are
one of the most intelligent animals in the world. In the jungle, they face
challenges, like finding food or protecting themselves. When they (7) __ in a
zoo without these challenges, they can easily become unhappy.
In 2010, Rich Zimmerman (8) __ the idea to use iPads with apes in zoos. The
iPads could challenge them with new games, sounds, and puzzles.
A member of Zimmerman’s organization (9) __ an iPad to orangutans at the
Zoo in Wisconsin.
Says Zimmerman, “They loved watching videos and were excited by a bubble
app (10) __ you burst bubbles.”
We understand—we’d like to try that app too!
1 A. do B. enjoy C. did
2 A. takes B. makes C. does
3 A. can B. loves C. is used
4 A. does B. is used C. uses
5 A. chats B. controls C. makes
6 A. feel boring B. get bored C. be boredom
7 A. keep B. are keeping C. are kept
8 A. had B. made C. thought
9 A. made B. showed C. was shown
10 A. which B. who C. where

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KEY:
1. A (do), 2. B (makes), 3. B (loves), 4. C (uses), 5. A (chats),
6. B (get bored), 7. C (are kept), 8. A (had), 9. B (showed), 10. C (where)

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Hungry? Just Hit Print!
A new 3-D food printer creates
pizza with the click of a button!
There’s no pizza delivery on
Mars, but scientists (1)__ a
solution to that for hungry
astronauts: a pizza printer! NASA,
the American space agency, (2)__
a machine that “prints” food.
How does it work? Cartridges
filled (3)__ flour, cheese, sauce,
water, and oil dispense
ingredients onto a printer bed.
The printer bed, which (4)__ hot
from below, cooks the food as it’s
being printed.
In outer space, astronauts have to
(5)__ boredom, especially with
food. NASA chefs try to make sure
that astronauts (6)__ lots of
interesting food choices.
Most of these foods (7)__ from
bags as powders. Scientists hope
the new food printer can (8)__ to
make more attractive food in
outer space, keeping astronauts
healthier and happier.
Scientists think the printer (9)__
useful on Earth too. “Let’s say
(10)__ is an athlete in the family,
and they need more protein. We
can design recipes for them and
print out more protein-nutritious
food for that individual.”
1 A. have found B. are finding C. solved
2 A. made up B. made C. did
3 A. out B. by C. with
4 A. makes B. feels C. gets
5 A. battle B. be C. feel
6 A. are doing B. have C. do
7 A. eat B. are eaten C. being eaten
8 A. be used B. used C. use
9 A. is being B. could be C. could make
10 A. neither B. something C. someone

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KEY:
1. A (have found), 2. B (made), 3. C (with), 4. C (gets), 5. A (battle),
6. B (have), 7. B (are eaten), 8. A (be used), 9. B (could be), 10. C (someone)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-C) for gaps 1-10 in the text
Remembering Mandela
Nelson Mandela died recently (1) __
the age of 95. For years, Mandela
fought to end racism in his home
country of South Africa. He (2) __ a
hero to many people all over the
world.
Tens of thousands of people came
together to remember their country’s
leader. Kings and queens, presidents
and prime ministers, and famous musicians and actors all came to (3) __ goodbye
to the famous politician. “He changed laws, but he also (4) __ hearts,” U.S.
President Barack Obama said in a speech at the funeral. Mandela worked to end
apartheid that (5) __ black people and white people apart. Under apartheid, in a
country that was 70 percent black, only whites could vote. Blacks (6) __ very little
schooling. In 1964, he (7) __ to life in prison for crimes against the state. But
Mandela (8) __ his work to change South Africa from his jail cell. He (9) __ 27
years in prison. He became the country’s first black president four years after he
(10) __, in 1990.
1 A. at B. in C. on
2 A. became B. made C. was made
3 A. speak B. tell C. say
4 A. loved B. made C. changed
5 A. made B. kept C. felt
6 A. were allowed B. gave C. took
7 A. went B. was sentenced C. got
8 A. made up for B. looked for C. continued
9 A. spend B. took C. spent
10 A. released B. freed C. was freed

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KEY:
1. A (at) 2. A (became), 3. C (say), 4. C (changed), 5. B (kept),
6. A (were allowed), 7. B (was sentenced), 8. C (continued), 9. C (spent), 10. C (was freed)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Mover Becomes Chair for Elderly Woman
May 2, 2014 – Sit back and relax…on me.
That's what a kind mover (1) __ to an elderly woman when they (2) __ themselves
stuck in an elevator.
Twenty-three-year-old student
Cesar Larios and a co-worker (3) __
in the middle of a move in Florida
(4) __ the elevator suddenly
stopped. As soon as it stopped the
elderly woman (5) __ them that she
can’t stand for long periods of time.
The other mover in the elevator (6)
__ a photo of his back-bending act of
kindness and shared it (7) __ the
College Facebook page.
"I think what's great about [the
photo] is that it's a genuine moment caught (8) __ camera. A lot of people say the
younger generation (9) __ certain values. But one small picture (10) __ that chivalry
and hard work are still very much alive in our youth," said Nick Friedman, president
of the moving company.
1 A. offered B. made C. will offer
2 A. made B. took C. found
3 A. were B. found C. made
4 A. since B. when C. which
5 A. asked B. said C. told
6 A. had B. made C. took
7 A. at B. in C. on
8 A. in B. at C. on
9 A. has lost B. has missed C. missed
10 A. shows B. was shown C. takes

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KEY:
1. A (offered), 2. C (found), 3. A. (were), 4. B (when), 5. C (told),
6. C (took), 7. C (on), 8. C (on), 9. A (has lost),10. A (shows)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill in the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A-L). Use each option only ONCE. There are
TWO options you do NOT need.
A. see B. worked C. prefer D. used E. called F. goes
G. came H. has I. traveled J. became K. express L. went
Graffiti (1) _______ a long history. The culture
surrounding graffiti has existed for several decades,
and it is still going strong. The graffiti artists (or
"writers" as they (2) _______ to call themselves) are
not common vandals. They are just kids who try to
(3) _______ themselves in a creative way in a society
that tells them that they are not talented. Graffiti, if
we define it as any type of writing on the wall, (4)
_______ back to ancient Rome. But the style of
graffiti that most people (5) _______ in their towns
these days (6) _______ from New York City in the
late 1960s, and was born on the subway trains.
MICHAEL 183, a young boy who lived on 183rd
street,
(7) _______ as a courier who (8) _______
throughout the crowded city. While he did so, he (9)
_______ markers to write his nickname wherever he
went, at metro stations and also the insides and
outsides of subway cars. This way, he (10) _______
known all throughout the city.

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KEY: 1. H (has), 2. C (prefer), 3. K (express), 4. F (goes), 5. A (see), 6. G (came),
7. B (worked), 8. I (traveled), 9. D (used), 10. J (became).

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill in the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A-L). Use each option only ONCE. There are
TWO options you do NOT need.
A. competed B. had C. appeared D. agreed E. went F. offered
G. signed H. created I. participated J. won K. played L. tried
Mickey Mouse, the famous cartoon character, was (1)
_______ in 1928 by Walt Disney. Mickey first (2)
_______ on screen in November 1928 in the cartoon
Steamboat Willie. He (3) _______ on to appear in over
130 films. Nine of Mickey's cartoons were nominated for
the Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, one
of which, Lend a Paw, (4) ________ the award in 1942.
Throughout the decades, Mickey Mouse (5) _______
with Bugs Bunny for popularity. But in 1988, the two
rivals finally (6) _______ to share screen time in the
film Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
Disney and Warner (7) _______ an agreement stating that each character (8)
_______ exactly the same amount of screen time. As the official Walt Disney
mascot, Mickey has (9) _______a central role in the Disney parks since the
opening of Disneyland in 1955. As with other characters, Mickey is often presented
by a non-speaking actor. In this form he has (10) _______ in many events.

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KEY:
1. H (created), 2. C (appeared), 3. E (went), 4. J (won), 5. A (competed),
6. D (agreed), 7. G (signed), 8. B (had), 9. K (played), 10. I (participated).

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Fill in the gaps (1-10) with the best option (A-C).
1. A. of B. in C. at
2. A. with B. in C. for
3. A. in B. on C. as
4. A. at B. to C. with
5. A. of B. with C. to
6. A. on B. about C. at
7. A. in B. at C. of
8. A. for B. with C. on
9. A. in B. of C. for
10. A. with B. from C. of
The Maya civilization was one (1)......... the most powerful
societies of Mesoamerica, known (2)......... its fully developed
written language (3)......... well as for its architecture and
astronomical systems. Initially established during the Pre-Classic
period according (4)......... the Mesoamerican chronology, many
Maya cities reached their highest state of development during the
Classic period and continued throughout the Post-Classic period
until the arrival (5)......... the Spanish. One of the many
interesting things (6)......... the Maya was their ability to build a
great civilization in a tropical climate. Traditionally, ancient people
had lived in drier climates, where the management of water
resources formed the basis of their society. From the late eighth
until the end (7)......... the ninth century, something unknown
happened to shake the Maya civilization. The reason (8).........
this mysterious decline is unknown. However, the Maya people
never disappeared, neither at the time (9)......... the Classic
period or with the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores. Today,
they form important populations throughout the Maya area and
they try to maintain their special set (10)......... traditions and
beliefs.

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KEY: 1. A (of), 2. C (for), 3. C (as), 4. B (to), 5. A (of), 6. B (about), 7. C (of), 8. A,
(for), 9. B (of), 10. C (of)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
2. A. with B. in C. for
3. A. in B. to C. at
4. A. of B. in C. from
5. A. of B. over C. into
6. A. of B. for C. at
7. A. about B. of C. for
8. A. for B. at C. in
9. A. in B. of C. for
10. A. of B. from C. for
The Great Wall of China, one of the greatest wonders (1)......... the
world, was listed as a World Heritage site by UNESCO (2)......... 1987.
Just like a gigantic dragon, the Great Wall covers approximately
8,851.8 kilometers from east (3)......... west of China. With a history of
more than 2,000 years, some (4)......... the sections are now in ruins
or have disappeared. However, it is still one of the most appealing
attractions all (5)......... the world because (6)......... its architectural
and historical significance. Since its construction, lots of beautiful
legends and stories have spread around the country. The most well-
known legend is (7)......... the collapse of a section of the Wall caused
by Meng Jiangnu, who cried heavily (8)......... the death of her
husband after he had died while building the wall. This legend has been
spread widely through textbooks, folk songs and traditional operas. In
2012, following a 45-day long survey of 101 sections of the Wall in
different provinces, the China Great Wall Academy reported that the
forces of nature have destroyed parts of the Wall with the result that
less than 30% remains (9)......... good condition. The Academy has
called (10)......... greater protection of this important world monument.

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KEY: 1. A (of), 2. B (in), 3. B (to), 4. A (of), 5. B (over), 6. A (of), 7. A (about), 8. A
(for), 9. A (in), 10. C (for)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
2. A. with B. in C. on
3. A. in B. on C. at
4. A. at B. through C. to
5. A. of B. at C. to
6. A. on B. to C. at
7. A. from B. on C. of
8. A. with B. for C. by
9. A. in B. for C. with
10. A. with B. by C. on
If you collect anything, except perhaps seashells, being stuck
(1)......... the middle of the South China Sea can have its drawbacks.
Indeed, until recently, Simon Frobisher, who heads a scientific survey
team (2)......... an oil exploration ship, found the pursuit of his hobby
difficult (3)......... best. All that has changed and now Frobisher can
browse (4)......... the latest catalogues and make his bids while on
board. This change is the result, not of high-tech satellite linkups.
Frobisher has always been able to surf the Net from his ship but
thanks (5)......... the London-based Interactive Collector website, he
now has access (6)......... information on objects for sale in the art,
antiques and collectibles world (7)......... over 200 galleries dealers
worldwide. Interactive Collector was set up four years ago (8).........
James Corsellis, who began by putting auction house catalogues
online (9)......... order to create what he now describes as an
"international community for collectors." The site's latest offering are
real-time auctions carried out only online. Buyers pay (10).........
credit card and the website collects a 5% fee on each sale.

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KEY: 1. B (in), 2. C (on), 3. C (at), 4. B (through), 5. C (to), 6. B (to), 7. A (from), 8. C
(by), 9. A (in), 10. B (by)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
1. A. becomes B. has become C. became
2. A. is B. has been C. was
3. A. thrills B. has thrilled C. thrilled
4. A. has B. has had C. had
5. A. is B. has been C. was
6. A. wants B. has wanted C. wanted
7. A. changes B. has changed C. changed
8. A. are B. have been C. were
9. A. plans B. has planned C. planned
10. A. designs B. has designed C. designed
Unfinished works of Leonardo da Vinci are completed in Milan,
Oslo and even Iowa, USA.
Over the centuries, Leonardo Da Vinci (1)......... a legend, completely
defined by his works of art and his inventions. Travelling throughout
Italy over the course of his lifetime, Leonardo’s passion as an artist,
architect and inventor (2)......... still evident in both his complete and
incomplete works. Although his smiling Mona Lisa (3)......... viewers
for centuries, Leonardo himself often (4)......... trouble completing
his statues and buildings. This (5)......... partly due to the technology
of the time not being advanced enough to achieve what he really
(6)........., but it was also a result of his unstable character. Recently,
all that (7).......... Thanks to latter-day Leonardo enthusiasts, some
of his great but unfinished projects (8).......... finally being
completed. A big statue that Leonardo (9).......... in 1493 has just
been presented in central Milan. A bridge that Leonardo (10)..........
in 1502 to cross the Bosporus in Istanbul has been scheduled for
construction outside Oslo, and these days there is talk of building
similar bridges in Iowa and in Istanbul itself.

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KEY: 1. B (has become), 2. A (is), 3. B (has thrilled), 4. C (had), 5. C (was), 6. C
(wanted), 7. B (has changed), 8. A (are), 9. C (planned), 10. C (designed)

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Match each of the items on the left (1-10) with the best option (A-J) on the right.
1. Renovating can be expensive
and time consuming…
2. If you have a partner…
3. It's a lot easier to understand
the sacrifices you're both
making…
4. Look at magazines
appropriate to your needs. For
example, …
5. Talk to a contractor about the
construction cost and …
6. Ask the architect for his/her
thoughts on workers…
7. If necessary, apply for a loan
for at least 10% more than you
think the job will cost because…
8. Ask your friends who have
had work done to their homes
about experiences with certain
builders, …
9. You may also wish to include
in the contract provisions for
completing the work before the
rains begin or…
10. Inspect the work daily and,
if something doesn't seem right,
tell the worker within a day of
noticing it…
A. if you need another
bathroom, stay away from
bedroom magazines.
B. even if you are doing the
work yourself, there is always
the risk of cost overrun.
C. at least, completing the roof
before the rains begin.
D. but if you really want to
renovate your house, it can be
done.
E. ask him for an estimate on
each of the parts along with the
total cost.
F. make sure you both have
the same dreams.
G. because the more the work
progresses, the easier it gets to
hide little problems.
H. than for one partner to
make sacrifices for the other's
enjoyment.
I. and talk to several of them
about your project.
J. but remember that the
responsibility for the final
contract is always yours.

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KEY: 1. D, 2. F , 3. H, 4. A, 5. E, 6. J, 7. B, 8. I, 9. C, 10. G

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1. If you have no friends or
relatives in the city you are
planning to visit…
2. It is always better to book
a hotel before a visit…
3. There are many different
ways through which you can
book your hotel rooms…
4. If you know the exact place
that you are going to visit…
5. Then you can start making
use of the internet by opening
up a search engine…
6. The search engine will give
you with a list of hotel
websites…
7. Once you have the list of
websites, start checking them
one by one...
8. Compare the prices of
various hotels and the services
they offer…
9. Once you have decided
upon everything, you can book
the hotel you have selected...
10. Don’t forget to keep the
print out of the receipt safely…
A. but the easiest method is the
online room booking service.
B. by visiting each website and
checking whether they have the
services you are looking for.
C. and typing in “book hotel”
along with the name of the place
you are going to visit.
D. you can find a good hotel near
to that particular place.
E. and choose the one that suits
your needs and pocket.
F. because searching for hotels in
an unknown place will not be so
easy.
G. and direct links to their
homepages.
H. because you might be asked
to show it to the hotel reception
when checking-in.
I. by using a credit card to make
the payment that is necessary for
the booking.
J. hotels are the common types of
accommodation a person can
make use of when visiting a new
place.

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KEY: 1. J, 2. F, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C, 6. G, 7.B, 8.E, 9. I, 10. H

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1. Conserving electricity serves
the double purpose…
2. Using natural light whenever
possible instead of …
3. Buy curtains in a light shade
that provide privacy …
4. Turn appliances off (music
systems, computers, etc.)
instead of leaving them on
standby…
5. Don't leave your TV plugged
in all the time. It may seem
inconvenient to unplug it…
6. Replacing regular light bulbs
with LED bulbs is a big energy
savor as old bulbs release most
of their energy through heat, …
7. Start paying attention to
how many lights are on in your
house at a given time and …
8. When you leave a room,…
9. If you have an old
refrigerator or electric oven,
look into getting it replaced…
10. Sometimes it's
unavoidable to use the air
conditioner,…
A. as this can still draw about
20% or more of normal electricity
use.
B. and check for "energy star"
ratings that show how much
energy the appliance uses.
C. artificial light can greatly
reduce the amount of electricity
you use during the day.
D. but there's no reason to have
it on all summer without ever
turning it off.
E. while new ones are more
energy efficient and last much
longer.
F. when you've finished
watching, but the savings are
worth the trouble.
G. make a habit of turning off
the lights.
H. but they still allow light to
come through.
I. be mindful of how many lights
you really need to be using at
once.
J. of protecting the environment
and saving a lot of money over
time.

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KEY: 1. J, 2. C, 3.H, 4. A, 5. F, 6. E, 7. I, 8. G, 9. B, 10. D

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not need.
A. along B. down C. out D. over E. into F. away
1. Sorry I’m late! I really couldn’t get __ from the office!
2. Oh gosh! I think I’ll need a stool to get my bag __ from the shelf.
3. It seems that Mary does not get __ with her boss.
4. I don’t know what to do. He always seems to get __ trouble at school.
5. No buddy, you won’t get __ of this one this time. It’s your turn to do the
dishes!
Step 2: Fill in the gaps in items 6-10 with one of the options (G-L). There is one option you do
not need.
G. through H. yet I. with J. or K. into L. hard
6. I haven’t decided what I’m going to do this weekend ___ . I guess I'll just have
to play it by ear.
7. Well, if you play your cards right, you could be managing this place in a year
___ so.
8. Don't you know you're playing with fire when you get involved ___ someone
who lies to everyone around him?
9. Listen well, and get it ___ your head. If you don’t play by the rules, you’ll be
out of here in no time!
10. If we allow him to disrupt our lives like that, then we’ll just be playing right ___
his hands.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. F (away), 2. B (down), 3. A (along), 4. E (into), 5. C (out).
Step 2 KEY: 6. H (yet), 7. J (or), 8.I (with), 9. G (through), 10. K (into).

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
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Today's kids don't run as fast or as
far as their parents (1) _____ when
they were young. On average, it
takes children 90 seconds longer to
run a mile (2) _____ children 30
years ago. The research (3) _____ at
the American Heart Association's
conference last week. The
association says it's the first report to
show that children's fitness (4) _____
all over the world the last three
decades. Health experts suggest that
children 6 and older (5) _____ 60 minutes of activity a day. Only one-third of
American kids do now. In China, test data show the country's students (6) _____
slower and fatter over the past several decades.
To turn that (7) _____, the government has asked cities, towns and schools to promote
youth fitness.
Tomkinson and Daniels said obesity plays a role, because it (8)_____ it harder to run
or do any aerobic exercise. Too much time watching television and playing video
games also may (9) _____ a role, they said.
World Health Organization numbers suggest that 80 percent of young people globally
(10) _____ enough exercise.
1 A. did B. run C. do
2 A. from B. than C. compared
3 A. presents B. is presented C. was presented
4 A. has declined B. has felt C. has fallen out
5 A. had B. are getting C. get
6 A. are becoming B. have become C. be
7 A. around B. up C. down
8 A. gets B. makes C. does
9 A. perform B. act C. play
10 A. get B. have got C. are not getting

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KEY:
1. A (did), 2. B. (than), 3. C (was presented), 4. A (has delined), 5. C (get),
6. B (have become), 7. A (around), 8. B (makes), 9. C (play), 10. C (are not getting)

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A. too B. so C. rather D. such E. enough F. quite
1. The students were ________ upset by what had happened that they
couldn’t follow the lecture.
2. I don’t think Mary has studied hard ________ to pass this exam. She
was partying all weekend.
3. It was ________ a boring film that we almost fell asleep.
4. We were going to go to the concert, but it was ______ cold and wet
to go out, so we stayed in and watched a movie.
5. Her parents have high expectations of her as she is ________
intelligent.
G. faster H. interested I. funniest J. challenging K. darker L. boring
6. Caroline now works harder than she used to, but she’s enjoying her
new job as she finds it extremely ____________.
7. John has always lived in the city and he thinks that life in the country
is rather ____________.
8. If you walk a lot and watch what you eat, you will lose weight
____________ .
9. Charlie Chaplin is regarded as the ____________ and most inspired
comic genius.
10.The ____________ it gets, the harder it is for rescue services to find
any survivors.

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Step 1 KEY: 1. B (so), 2. E (enough), 3. D (such), 4. A (too), 5. F (quite)
Step 2 KEY: 6. J (challenging), 7. L (boring), 8. G (faster) 9. I (funniest), 10. K (darker)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for the gaps in the text (1-10).
A. off B. of C. to D. on E. as
F. from G. with H. in I. over J. for
(1) ___ the centuries, serious
attempts have been made to
increase life expectancy while
people have gradually become
aware (2) ___ the fact that it is
basically (3) ______ their
hands to live longer. In fact, it
has been proven that a balanced diet and regular physical exercise are
associated (4) ___ good health. (5) ___ this reason, many people have adopted
some new, healthier habits. First of all, they try to consume fruit and vegetables
(6) ___ a daily basis. Fruit and vegetables provide them with the essential
nutrients and they can also help to fight (7) ___ infections and diseases.
Physical exercise is also regarded (8) ___ beneficial to long-term health. In
particular, it helps to protect people (9) ___ developing various diseases while
being a key (10) ___ improving everyone’s mental health.

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Key: 1. I (over), 2. B (of), 3. H (in), 4. G (with), 5. J (for), 6. D (on), 7. A (off), 8. E (as), 9. F
(from), 10. C (to)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-C) for the gaps in the text (1-10).
Robinson
Crusoe:
the
plotRobinson
Crusoe:
the
plot

Robinson
Crusoe
is
a
boy
who
lives
in
the
English

city
of
York,
in
the
sixteenth
century.
His
parents

want
him
(1)_______
a
career
in
law,
but
his
dream

has
always
been
to
become
a
sailor.
So,
(2)_______

the
age
of
19,
he
secretly
leaves
home
and
embarks

for
London
with
a
friend.
Unfortunately,
their
ship

is
wrecked
in
a
storm
and
they
are
forced
to
give

up
their
efforts.
After
a
while,
Robinson
(3)_______

off
on
another
expedition
with
a
well-‐known

captain.
This
journey,
too,
ends
in
disaster
as
the

ship
(4)_______over
by
pirates
and
Crusoe
himself
is

enslaved.
He
immediately
starts
(5)______
his

escape.
As
he
escapes,
a
captain
takes
him
aboard

on
a
ship
to
Brazil,
where
he
makes
money
running

a
plantation.

(6)_______
decided
to
join
an
expedition
to
bring

slaves
from
Africa,
he
sets
sail
again.
A
terrible
shipwreck
occurs
but
Robinson
manages

to
swim
ashore.
Upon
arriving
on
the
(7)_______
island,
he
realizes
that
he
has
to
survive

with
only
the
companionship
of
one
dog
and
two
cats.
Using
tools
he
(8)_______
from
the

ship,
he
builds
a
hut,
hunts,
cooks
and
does
everything
to
survive.
As
years
pass,
he

discovers
that
some
native
cannibals
(9)_______
visit
the
island
and
make
sacrifices;
they

also
kill
and
eat
prisoners.
He
succeeds
(10)_______
helping
a
prisoner
escape
and
gets
a

new
friend.
One
day
they
see
an
English
ship
moored
in
front
of
the
island………

1. A. follow B. following C. to follow
2. A. at B. from C. in
3. A. sets B. set C. was setting
4. A. took B. is taking C. is taken
5. A. plan B. to plan C. planning
6. A. To have B. Having C. When
7. A. deserting B. desert C. deserted
8. A. had saved B. has saved C. is saving
9. A. regularly B. regular C. usual

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10. A. to B. in C. on
KEY: 1. C (to follow), 2. A (at), 3. A (sets), 4. C (is taken), 5. C (planning),
6. B (having), 7. C (deserted), 8. B (has saved), 9. A (regularly), 10. B (in)

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1.

Agios
Nikolaos
is
a
small
seaside
town
A.

held
around
the
picturesque
lake,
which
is

a
landmark
in
the
town.

2.

The
town
has
a
long
history
and
is
named
B.

off
a
horrible
smell
which
was
very

unpleasant.

3.

Every
summer,
various
cultural
events

and
theatrical
performances
are

C.

to
experience
the
beauty
of
the

countryside
and
the
traditional
way
of
life.

4.

You
can
also
enjoy
the
lovely
view
over
the

Mirabello
Gulf
while
sitting

D.

located
on
the
north
coast
of
the
island
of

Crete.

5.

However,
in
the
past,
the
lake
was
not

connected
to
the
sea
and
its
waters
gave

E.

be
accessed
from
the
traditional
fishing

village
of
Elounda.

6.

For
sea
lovers
there
are
golden

sandy

beaches
with
crystal-‐blue
water
which
are

within

F.

comfortably
at
any
of
the
coffee
shops
and

restaurants
next
to
the
lake.

7.

Although
it
is
a
holiday
resort,
Agios

Nikolaos
has

G.

exploring
the
various
natural
and

historical
sites
such
as
Spinalonga,

Kolokitha
Bay
and
Chrissi
island.

8.

Famous
for
its
idyllic
small
villages,
it
is
the

perfect
place

H.

walking
distance
from
the
city
centre.

9.

While
staying
in
the
town,
you
should

definitely
go
on
a
boat
trip
as
it
is
worth

I.

after
a
small
well-‐preserved
Byzantine

church.

10.

The
book
“The
Island”
by
Victoria
Hislop

was
set
in
Spinalonga,
which
can

J.

kept
a
traditional
lifestyle
which
makes
it

the
ideal
place
for
relaxation.

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Key: 1. D, 2. Ι , 3. A , 4. F, 5. B , 6. H , 7. J, 8. C, 9. G, 10. E

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you do not need.
A. with B. to C. in D. about E. at F. of
1. I need a job but she wants me to work on Sundays too and I want to
avoid that ___ all costs – or I will never see my children!
2. My fluency in English is really basic, in comparison __ my brother’s.
3. His mother has the ability __ make everyone feel loved and wanted. I
like her more than him!
4. It’s so great that you will finish up the work for me. I’d really like to
thank you __ advance. It means a lot to me.
5. She dreams __ making a career as a ballet dancer.
you do not need.
G. on H. all I. through J. in K. with L. into
Corrigan, who broke the classroom
window yesterday, didn’t get away (6)
__ it. He was called (7) ___ the
principal’s office today and they also
called the police. I’m not sure that what
happened was (8) ___ his fault, but he
was the one that kicked (9) ____ the
window and threw his desk out! We
heard he was furious with his Science teacher who didn’t allow him to
present the experiment (10) ___ which he’d spent a whole week!

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Step 1 KEY: 1. E (at), 2. A (with),3. B (to), 4. C (in), 5. F (of)
Step 2 KEY: 6. K (with), 7. L (into), 8. H (all), 9. I (through), 10. G (on)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A, B, or C) for gaps 1-10 in the text.
HHooww II RReeaallllyy FFeeeell AAbboouutt HHiigghh SScchhooooll
We come to high school with hopes that
these years (1) __ the best of our lives.
However, after a while, we (2) __ that
this is not true. The reality is that we have
to wake up at 6 a.m. every morning, work
hard in school, and then (3) __ back
home to work some more: study, do
projects and assignments, practice for
next day’s tests.
The truth is that teachers (4) __ too
much, parents also, and we keep (5) __ that we can get the grades we can’t always
get. We don’t have time for our friends, and the pressure of grades is often too much.
So where did we get all our expectations in the first place?
I guess we got them from the media and naive high school movies. Don't (6) __ me
wrong. I too (7) __ movies like Mean Girls, High School Musical. But, let’s face it.
These movies are unrealistic.
Well… I hate to break it you, but things aren’t (8) __ as in the movies. The media
makes high school out (9) __ so much better than it is. Maybe if we (10) __ such
high expectations, high school wouldn't be that bad…
1 A are B have been C will be
2 A realise B have realised C are realising
3 A came B have come C come
4 A expected B have expected C are expecting
5 A to hope B hoping C to be hoping
6 A get B be getting C got
7 A love B had loved C am loving
8 A happen B happening C going to happen
9 A to be B be C being
10 A don’t have B didn’t have C won’t have

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Key: 1. C (will be), 2. A (realise), 3. C (come), 4. C (are expecting), 5. B (hoping), 6.
A (get), 7. A (love), 8. C (going to happen), 9. A (to be), 10. B (didn’t have)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A-J) for the gaps in the text (1-10). Use each option only once.
A. aggressive B. beneficial C. creative D. spatial E. harmful
F. isolated G. criminal H. abstract I. advanced J. compelling
Computer Games: Good or Bad?
By Christi 900 shares Comments (115)
Computer and video games are very popular with young people these
days. But could these games be harming them? There are (1) ________
arguments on both sides.
Opponents argue that they are (2) ________ to brain development, while,
supporters claim that the games help develop (3) ________ thinking skills.
Video games are frowned upon by parents as
time-wasters while violent games are blamed by
experts as the reason why some young people
commit (4) ________ offences. But many
scientists and psychologists claim that they can
actually prove (5) ________ for teaching kids
high-level thinking skills necessary in the future.
In many video games, the skills required to win
involve (6) _______ thinking. Mental skills enhanced by video games
include following instructions and problem solving training the brain to
come up with (7) ________ ways to solve problems. Others require hand-
and-eye coordination, fine motor and (8) ________ skills given that the
player must coordinate the brain's reaction with fingertips movement.
There is another side to the debate, however. Children playing violent
video games are more likely to have increased (9) ________ thoughts,
feelings and decreased social behavior ending up socially (10) ________.
Additionally, video games may teach kids the wrong values as vengeance
and aggression are rewarded.

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KEY: 1. J (compelling), 2. E (harmful), 3. I (advanced), 4. G (criminal), 5. B (beneficial),
6. H (abstract), 7. C (creative), 8. D (spatial), 9. A (aggressive),10. F (isolated)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A, B or C) for gaps 1-10 in the text.
Why do we say “Bless you” when people sneeze?
Many people have become used to (1)_____ “Bless
you” when someone sneezes. No one says anything
when someone coughs or (2)_____ their nose, so why
do sneezes get special treatment?(3)_____ someone
well after they sneeze probably originated thousands of
years ago. The phrase “God bless you” is attributed to
Pope Gregory the Great, who used it in the sixth
century during a bubonic plague epidemic, as
(4)_____ is an obvious symptom of one form of the
plague. Another theory (5)_____ that the phrase
originates from the belief that a sneeze causes the soul to (6)_____ the
body through the nose. Saying “Bless you” (7)_____ the devil from
taking the person's freed soul. There was also the mistaken belief that the
heart stops during a sneeze (it doesn't), and that if you (8) _____ “Bless
you” you (9)_____ the person back to life. The phrase (10)_____ the
English language in the early part of the 20th century.
1. A. saying B. says C. say
2. A. blow B. blows C. blowing
3. A. wish B. wishing C. wishes
4. A. sneeze B. sneezed C. sneezing
5. A. suggest B. suggesting C. suggests
6. A. escape B. escaped C. escaping
7. A. stop B. stops C. will be stopped
8. A. say B. said C. saying
9. A. welcomed B. are welcoming C. welcoming
10. A. enter B. entered C. is entering

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Key: 1. A (saying), 2. B (blows), 3. B (wishing), 4. C (sneezing), 5. C (suggests), 6. A
(escape), 7. B (stops), 8. A (say), 9. B (are welcoming), 10. B (entered)

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
Choose the best option (A, B or C) for gaps 1-10 in the text.
A global journey by motorcycle
Leon Logothetis (1) _____known when
he bought a 1985 London taxi, named it
“Kindness Cab”, and (2) _____ it from
New York to Los Angeles, doing good
deeds – driving a war veteran to hospital
for cancer treatment, (3) _____ a down-
on-its-luck family out for ice cream –
along the way. At the end of the journey,
he donated $11,500 to charity.
Now he is doing it again. He has
decided (4) _____round the world on a
bright yellow motorcycle with a sidecar,
which he (5) _____ “Kindness One”. He is leaving this Saturday and he (6) _____
determined to show the world that you can (7) _____ a journey like this sustained only by
kindness. He (8) _____ only on the generosity of strangers.
“I (9) _____ a thirst for travel”, he said, “and I love (10) _____ with people. I don’t
want to be bombarded with negativity. People think that’s our normal state. I want to
prove them wrong”.
In the coming weeks you may see blog posts from him, detailing his adventures and
decide for yourself whether he is slightly mad or the ultimate ambassador of goodwill.

Adapted from a text written by Catharine M. Hamm, Los Angeles Times Travel editor
1. A. becomes B. became C. have become
2. A. drove B. driving C. drives
3. A. taking B. take C. took
4. A. travel B. to travel C. having travelled
5. A. call B. is calling C. is being called
6. A. be B. been C. is
7. A. make B. making C. be made
8. A. rely B. would rely C. will rely
9. A. have always had B. had always had C. always have
10. A. connect B. will connect C. connecting

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Key:
1. B (became), 2. A (drove), 3. A (taking), 4. B (to travel), 5. B (is calling), 6. C (is), 7. A
(make), 8. C (will rely), 9. A (have always had), 10. C (connecting)

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Step 1: Fill in the gaps in items 1-5 with one of the options (A-F). Use each option only once.
A. in B. through C. out D. across E. for F. up
1. Finally, after several calls, I managed to get _____ to the Customer
Service Department, but the person there could not help me!
2. We were all frustrated because we felt we wasted our time. Professor
Jameson didn’t manage to get his ideas _____ to the audience.
3. We visited the doctor yesterday, and he advised my son to give _____
chocolates and sweets in order to lose weight.
4. Local authorities are planning to give ___ posters and information
booklets at gyms, doctors' waiting rooms and schools.
5. Just as I was trying to do the last activity, Mr Nichols asked us to hand
_____ our papers. I’m afraid I’ll fail the test!
G. right H. up I. after J. out K. back L. straight
6. We’re going to the concert, especially if we get free tickets! We’ll be
___ in time for the airport, don’t worry!
7. Please watch ___ for cars when you cross the street, especially since
you’re not feeling so well yet!
8. My parents let me keep the dog that I found stranded on the street
but they made it very clear that I must look _____ him myself.
9. She’ll be back before you know it… She just took her little daughter to
school and then she’ll come ___ home. I promise!
10. While visiting Edinburgh, my niece put me _____ for a few days. She’s
studying at the university there and has her own place.

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Κey: 1. B (through), 2. D (across), 3. F (up), 4.C (out), 5. A (in), 6. G (right), 7. J (out), 8. I
(after), 9. K (back), 10. H (up)

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A. into B. up C. on D. with E. of F. down
1. Could you please buy some olive oil when you go to the super market
later on this afternoon, sweetheart? We’re all out ___ it.
2. Can you stop to see grandma ___ your way home, Jamie? She wasn’t
feeling too good this morning.
3. Last night, at the Fowlers party, Sylvia ran ___ an old boy friend of
hers, and she was really surprised at how much he’d changed!
4. Katherine probably hasn’t been getting enough sleep, which explains
why she looks so run ___. For one thing, she’s got circles under her
eyes. Can’t you see?
5. Well, I’ve got a surprise for you... I’ve taken _____ yoga classes (just
like you suggested) and I’m really enjoying them!
G. on H. out I. up J. for K. down L. with
6. It finally turned _____ that she was not lying, after all. I actually
examined all the evidence myself. She was right, I’m sorry to say.
7. You won’t believe it! Bruce proposed to Betty last night, after all these
years, and she turned him ___. He was really hurt!
8. Do you know what subjects will be _____ today’s agenda? I’m curious
to know if Bowers is planning on discussing Nick’s proposal.
9. Walter came _____ with some really fresh ideas at the meeting this
morning. I was so happy about it!
10. David called me last night and, as we were talking, he asked me what
we’ve decided to do ___ the house. He might be interested, you
know…

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Κey: 1. E (of), 2. C (on), 3. A (into), 4. F (down), 5. B (up), 6. H (out), 7. K (down), 8. G (on),
9. I (up), 10. L (with)

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A. such B. so C. too D. to E. enough F. that
You won’t believe what happened to me on Valentine’s Day.
I was walking down the street when I saw a girl I knew from school.
Even though she had always been friendly (1) _____,
I never really liked her. But, now, she had (2) _____
a beautiful smile that I simply had to talk to her.
However, I was (3) _____ nervous to speak
and didn’t manage to say a word. I thought
I was (4) _____ stupid that I decided to go
to the pub and drink some beer. Imagine my surprise
when I saw her there! She called me by my first name
and she was so nice (5) _____
I bought her dinner and we decided to go
to cinema together next weekend.
I think I’m in love!

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G. both H. either I. in J. than K. neither L. of
I opened my eyes. It was dark but I realized that I was not in my bed. I
was standing in chocolate and (6) _____ of my hands were covered with
it. However, I could (7) _____ move nor see what else was around me.
So, I simply sat down and started eating chocolate. It was better
(8) _____ any other piece of chocolate I had ever eaten in my life.
However, I soon realized that the more I ate the harder it became for me
to move. It seemed I was the heaviest person(9) _____ the whole world.
I was in terror and was trying to escape when I woke up in my bed. It
was just a bad dream. Well, it’s no surprise. I have one of those from
time to time, you know. They usually involve (10) _____ chocolate or
pizza! I’ll tell you one of my pizza dreams some other time.

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Key: 1.E (enough), 2.A (such), 3.C (too), 4.B (so), 5.F (that), 6.G (both), 7.K
(neither), 8.J (than), 9.I (in), 10.H (either)

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1. If you are cooking for someone
important,
2. The smaller the item,
3. For rich and creamy dressings
with a healthy touch, use
Greek yoghurt
4. Cook pasta one minute less
5. Leave butter and eggs at room
temperature overnight to
achieve best results when
6. To roast vegetables, bring your
oven up as hotas it goes, put
an empty pan inside for 10-15
minutes,
7. Use sea salt mixed with a little
olive oil when
8. Taste what you make
9. Many people follow a recipe
but do not taste the dish to see
10. Cook with other people who
want to learn or
A. instead of mayonnaise.
B. and then place your veggies on
the hot pan.
C. you are baking.
D. before you serve it.
E. seasoning a salad.
F. who know how to cook.
G. never try a new recipe and a
new ingredient at the same
time.
H. if it needs more salt, pepper or
spices.
I. the higher the baking
temperature.
J. than the package instructions.
100 Greatest Cooking Tips
(of all time!)

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Key: 1. G, 2. I, 3. A, 4. J, 5. C, 6. B, 7. E, 8. D, 9. H. 10. F

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COMPLETE THE TEXT
A. in B. such C. the D. also E. on
F. ago G. here H. to I. with J. by
The Maori Tribe
The Maori people are (1)
___ indigenous people of
New Zealand. They arrived
(2) ___ in voyaging canoes
from their ancestral
homeland of Hawaiki over
1000 years (3) ______.
Today, the Maori make up
over 14 percent of the
population.
Their language and culture has a major impact (4) ___ all
facets of New Zealand life.
The Maori culture is rich and varied, and includes
traditional and contemporary arts. Traditional arts (5) ___
as carving, weaving, group performance and tattoo are
practiced throughout the country. Practitioners, following
(6) ___ the footsteps of their ancestors, replicate the
techniques used hundreds of years ago, yet also develop
exciting new techniques and forms. Today, the Maori
culture (7) ___ includes art, film, television, poetry, theatre,
Stories and Legends and hip-hop music.
The Maori is an oral culture rich (8) ___ stories and
legends. The Maori creation story describes the world being
formed by the violent separation of the Sky Father and the
Earth Mother (9) ___ their children. Many Maori carvings
and artworks graphically show this struggle...
In recent years, the Maori languages have been revived.
Preschool children are encouraged (10) _____ speak in
Maori. Primary and secondary schools build on this early
immersion by including Maori in the curriculum.

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Key: 1.C (the), 2.G (here), 3.F (ago), 4.E (on), 5.B (such), 6.A (in), 7.D (also), 8.I (with), 9.J (by),
10.H (to)

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