multiple choice- genealogy
Genealogy is a ........ of history.
A) band B) set C) series D) branch
D) branch
I work ....... a motorbike stunt rider - that is, I do tricks on my motorbike at shows.
as
Garlic, a member of the Lilliaceae family which also includes onions, is ........ (COMMON) used in cooking all around the world.
COMMONLY
A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.
DRIVEN
We ..................................... a very friendly taxi driver.
WERE DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY
The burglars _____________________ the house and stole all the jewels.
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BROKE INTO
It concerns family history, (1) ........ than the national or world history studied at school. It doesn't merely involve drawing a family tree, however - tracing your family history can also (2) ........ in learning about your roots and identity.
1) a)instead b) rather C) except d) sooner
2) a) cause b) mean c) result d) lead
1) b) rather
2) c) result
I have a degree ........ mechanical engineering; this helps me to look at the physics ........ lies behind each stunt.
in
which / that
China is currently the largest ....... (PRODUCT) of garlic, which is particularly associated with the dishes of northern Africa and southern Europe.
PRODUCER
Arthur has the talent to become a concert pianist.
THAT
Arthur is so .................................. could become a concert pianist.
TALENTED THAT HE
There must be something wrong with your mobile phone. I can't _____________________ you.
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GET THROUGH TO
The Internet enables millions of people worldwide to (3) ........ information about their family history, without great (4) ........ .
3) A) accomplish B) access C) approach D) admit
4) a) fee b) price c) charge d) expense
3) b) access
4) d) expense
In addition to being responsible for design changes to the motorbike, I have to work ........ every stunt I do. People often think that my work is very dangerous, but, apart ........ some minor mechanical problem happening occasionally during a stunt, nothing ever goes wrong
on / out
from
It is native to central Asia and has long had a history as a health-giving food, used both to prevent and cure ......... (ILL). The forefather of antibiotic medicine, Louis Pasteur, claimed garlic was as ........ (EFFECT) as penicillin in treating infections.
ILLNESSES / ILLNESS
EFFECTIVE
''Do you know when the match starts, Sally?'' asked Mary.
IF
Mary asked Sally ................... time the match started.
IF SHE KNEW WHAT
IF SHE KNEW THE
I __________________ an old acquaintance of mine at the airport. I hadn't seen her in years.
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RAN INTO
People who research their family history often (5) ........ that it's a fascinating hobby which (6) ........ a lot about where they come from and whether they have famous ancestors.
5) a) describe b) define c) remark d) regard
6) a) reveals b) opens c) begins d) arises
5 c) remark
6 a) reveals
I never feel in ........ kind of danger because I'm very experienced.
any
Modern-day ........ (SCIENCE) have proved that garlic can indeed kill bacteria and even some viruses, so it can be very useful for people who have coughs and colds.
SCIENTISTS
Everyone says that the band is planning to go on a world tour next year.
SAID
The band ............................. planning to go on a world tour next year.
ARE SAID TO BE
IS SAID TO BE
The pilot was able .......................the delay caused at the airport.
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TO MAKE UP FOR
The survey also concluded that the (7) ........ back you follow your family line, the more likely you are to find a relation who was much wealthier than you are. However, the vast majority of people who (8) ........ in the survey discovered they were better off than their ancestors.
7) a) older b) greater c) higher d) further
8) a) attended b) partecipated c) included d) associated
7) d) further
8) b) partecipated
The Le Mans racetrack in France was ........ I first saw some guys doing motorbike stunts. I'd never seen anyone riding a motorbike using just the back wheel before and I was ........ impressed I went straight home and taught ........ to do the same.
where
so
myself
In ........ (ADD), some doctors believe that garlic can reduce blood ........ (PRESS) The only ........ (ADVANTAGE) to this truly amazing food is that the strong and rather ........ (SPICE) smell of garlic is not the most pleasant!
ADDITION
PRESSURE
DISADVANTAGE
SPICY
I knocked for ages at Ruth's door but I got no reply.
LONG
I .................... knocking at Ruth's door but I got no reply.
spent a LONG time
Jack .................. his father. He even walks in the same way.
My boss told me ...............the good work. I was one of the best employees.
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TAKES AFTER
KEEP UP