Reading and Use of English p1
Ginger is a plant which …………… in South-East Asia, in countries, such as Malaysia and Indonesia.
A originated B started C came D derived
A originated
Don’t jump out on me like that again. You scared / worried me half to death!
scared
‘Don’t forget to email Emma.’
My friend ______________________ (remind) Emma.
reminded me to email
My teachers at school tried to discourage me _____ studying science because they thought I would find it too difficult.
from
Please _________ (sure) you bring your passport with you to the airport.
ensure
The underground part of the plant – or the root – has long been …………… out for its flavour.
A looked B sought C found D investigated
B sought
I think I’ve chipped / torn one of my teeth on this nut. I’ll need to see a dentist.
chipped
Do you need any help?’
My brother ______________________ (offer) me.
offered to help
We should congratulate Kristina _____ passing all her exams.
on
In the company I work at, the number of women _________ (number) men by about to two to one.
outnumber
Consuming ginger is a natural way to treat an …………… stomach due to its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antibacterial properties.
A affected B annoyed C upset D angry
C upset
I think I di___________ my shoulder when I fell over. It feels out of place, somehow. I seriously need to get it checked.
dislocated
‘Don’t go to the city centre. It’ll be very crowded today.’
My mother ______________________ (warn) to the city centre because it would be crowded today
warned me not to go
Has Linda thanked you yet _____ helping her last week?
for
It took me a few days to _________ (familiar) myself with the new software.
familiarise
Small doses of ginger can …………… nausea that can be experienced by pregnant women or those undergoing medical treatment.
A free B relax C diminish D relieve
D relieve
It’s quite common to sp___________ your elbow while playing tennis.
sprain
‘I didn’t say anything rude to you. I don’t know why you’re so upset.’
Liam ______________________ (deny) anything rude to me.
denied saying
There are lots of movies in which people are accused _____ crimes they didn’t commit.
of
I’m sorry, I _________ (read) your surname. I thought it was ‘Price’, but it’s actually ‘Brice’.
misread
The upshot is that ginger is …………… with nutrients that have potent health benefits for your body.
A enriched B increased C enlarged D loaded
D loaded
There’s no point risking life and li___________ just to try and impress someone
limb
‘Yes, you’re right. It’s better for us to take the train rather than drive.’
Yolanda ______________________ (agree / should) the train rather than drive.
agreed (that) we should take
I object _____ having to work over the weekend when none of my colleagues do.
to
I couldn’t help _________ (hear) you just now. Did you say that this cafe was going to close down soon?
overhearing