RUOE Part 1
The sales team ________ a very successful time at the exhibition.
A-spent B-passed C-had D-made
C-had
The truth ........ nobody really knows how language first began.
is
To guarantee that opponents can be ........, speed, stamina and agility are essential, not to mention outstanding natural talent.
COME
OVERCOME
There's a chance that Claire now doesn't want to apply for the job.
CHANGE
Claire may ......................................... heart about applying for the job.
have had a change of
Despite the _____ that Mexicans love tacos, sometimes they eat quesadillas.
fact
My mother was delighted when I _______ my first steps.
A-made B-took C-did D-gave
B-took
Did we all start talking at around the same time ........ of the manner in which our brains had begun to develop?
because
Both a rigorous and comprehensive ........ regime and highly nutritious diet are vital for top-level performance. FIT
FITNESS
My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger.
NEARLY
My brother .................................. much now as he did when he was younger.
does not earn nearly so
does not earn nearly as
doesn't earn nearly so
doesn't earn nearly as
Although I love my sister, I don't always agree with her.
I love my sister despite _______________________ with her.
I love my sister despite not always seeing eye to eye with her.
There was a time when the ____________ person could not afford a mobile phone.
A-usual B-normal C-regular D-ordinary
D-ordinary
Although there is a lack of clear evidence, people have come up with various theories about the origins of language. One recent theory is that human beings have evolved in ........ a way that we are programmed for language from the moment of birth.
such
It is carbohydrates, rather than proteins and fat, that provides athletes with the ........... they need to compete. ENDURE
ENDURANCE
They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one.
PULLED
The old bus station is .................................. with a new one.
being pulled down and being replaced
to be pulled down and replaced
being pulled down and replaced
being pulled down to be replaced
It was very __________ of you not to give Sue a call on her birthday.
thoughtless
The CEO will _________ a meeting with her management team this morning.
A-assist B-join C-go D-attend
D-attend
In ........ words, language came about as a result of an evolutionary change in our brains at some stage.
other
This means that pasta is more ........ than eggs or meat. BENEFIT
BENEFICIAL
3) The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently.
THE
The number of students now at university is ................... been, apparently.
the highest it has ever
the highest it has ever
the highest that it has ever
the highest which it has ever
'I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights', said the police officer to Max.
DANGERS
Max received a ..................................... at night without any lights from the police officer.
warning about the dangers of cycling
warning regarding the dangers of cycling
warning concerning the dangers of cycling
warning about the dangers when cycling
The couple contributed a _________ amount of money to the construction of a cultural centre.
A-big B-large C-grand D-high
B-large
Language ........ well be programmed into the brain but, ......... this, people still need stimulus from others around them.
could/might/may
despite
Failure to follow a sensible diet can result in the ........ to maintain stamina. ABLE
INABILITY
I'm disappointed with the Fisher's new album when I compare it to their previous one.
COMPARISION
I think the Fisher's new album is .................... their previous one.
disappointing in comparison to
disappointing in comparison with
a disappointment in comparison to
a disappointment in comparison with
Anna got the job even though she didn't have much experience in public relations.
SPITE
Anna got the job ............................. of experience in public relations.
in spite of a lack
in spite of her lack