Multiple Choice
The moon is not a very good place to have a garden! Daytime temperatures are around 130ºC while at night they _____ as low as -170ºC.
CUT / DECREASE / FALL / REDUCE
FALL
In this week's blog post, I'd like to talk about a book I read recently. The book's called My Life in Basketball, and it ______ written last year by a professional player, Tina Martinez.
was
There are many stories about creatures that live in water. You have probably heard about the Loch Ness monster, or the giant Great White shark in Jaws and of many other _____ creatures.
MYSTERY
MYSTERIOUS
Jo was not confident in the past, but now she is.
USED TO
Jo is ___ confident than ____ ____ to be
JO IS MORE CONFIDENT THAN SHE USED TO BE
In some cases, ______ to the authors of the report, this can be as bad as losing a whole night's sleep.
1. AGREEING 2.RELATING 3.DEPENDING 4. ACCORDING
ACCORDING
In some cases, according to the authors of the report, this can be as bad as losing a whole night's sleep.
But in January 2019, scientists ____ that they had successfully grown plants on the moon for the first time ever.
ANNOUNCED / DESCRIBED / TOLD / INFORMED
ANNOUNCED
If you read my blog before, you know just how ______ I love basketball. It's my favorite sport!
MUCH
One tale is that of the Kraken, a huge sea monster which people in the past said could _____ eat up a whole ship!
(EASY)
EASILY
The clown's jokes were less funny than they were last time.
AS
The clown's jokes ______ not __ funny __ they were last time.
were not as funny as they were last time
She has only her _____ from a part-time job at the local supermarket to feed the 100 cats she looks after.
(EARN)
EARNINGS
The small spaceship that was carrying the plants ____ on the side of the moon that we can't see from Earth.
STEPPED / REACHED / ENTERED / LANDED
LANDED
I actually read the whole book in _____ than a week - about four days, I think.
LESS
___________, none of us will ever meet such a frightening creature.
HOPE
HOPEFULLY
Students needing extra help can visit the student support desk.
who
Students ______ _____ extra help can visit the student support desk.
Students who need extra help can visit the student support desk.
Cleaning takes up so much time that taking care of her 100 cats has now become her main _____.
OCCUPY
OCCUPATION
It was carrying cotton seeds in a special glass box. Scientists could ____ the temperature inside the box.
RUN / CONTROL / USE / ORGANISE
CONTROL
I think Tina Martinez could be a great journalist when she finally gives _____ basketball because she's a really good writer.
UP
It is true that giant octopuses live at the bottom of the sea and _____ battle with other deep-sea creatures.
FREQUENT
FREQUENTLY
Is there a shop that can sell me some shampoo?
BUY
Is there a shop where I _____ _____ some shampoo?
Is there a shop where I can buy some shampoo?
I'm afraid we don't have any bread left.
I'm afraid we have ___ ____ of bread.
RUN
WE HAVE RUN OUT OF BREAD
with plenty of light _____ onto the plants, the cotton seeds started to grow.
RACING / FLYING / BURNING / SHINING
SHINING
I really recommend this book. I gave it to a friend of _____ last week and she says she's enjoying it, too!
MINE
The giant octopus is a ______ swimmer with eyes as big as frisbees!
POWER
POWERFUL
J. K. Rowling has sold over 5 million copies of the Harry Potter books.
BEEN
Over 5 million copies of Harry Potter books ____ _____ ______.
Over 5 million copies of Harry Potter books HAVE BEEN SOLD
To visit the exhibition, make an
SCHEDULE / APPOINTMENT / TIMETABLE / BOOKING
To visit the exhibition, make an APPOINTMENT