Multiple choice
On Saturday evenings, it’s traditional for my family to get together and watch TV. In a way, I quite like it because we usually (1) ________________ a good time.
a) do
b) make
c) have
d) take
c
Lessons from Gandhi
Any list of the most influential people of the 20th century is sure to include Mahatma Gandhi because there are so many important lessons we can learn from him. For much of his life, he was involved in trying to solve the problems of inequality and poverty. He’s most famous for leading the Indian independence movement but before that he (1) ________________ spent many years defending the rights of Indian workers in South Africa.
had
Rugby
When I was a younger, I used to play rugby in my free time. My dad had always been a big fan and he couldn’t wait for me to take up the sport. He
(1) ________________ (enrol) me in the local rugby club when I was only eight years old and I absolutely hated it at first.
enrolled
When my parents were teenagers, they didn’t have as much freedom as we do.
USE
When my parents were teenagers, they _________________________ have as much freedom as we do.
didn´t use to
used
On the other hand, there’s one programme that I can’t stand but every weekend I have to (2) ________________ it.
a) come on
b) sit through
c) act out
d) take up
b
(2) ________________ to that point, he had tried to work with the British rulers to achieve change.
Up
For me, there was nothing more (2) _____________ (please) than being at training sessions at a cold and windy training ground.
unpleasant
David didn’t like his uniform at first but he didn’t mind wearing it in the end.
GOT
David didn’t like his uniform at first but he ___________________________ it in the end.
got used to wearing
creep
It’s a (3) _____________ called Mr Gordon’s Kids, which is supposed to be funny, but I think it’s probably the worst programme on TV.
a) sit com
b) producer
c) cast
d) reality show
a
However, he realised that this (3) _______________ the best way to bring about the changes he wanted.
wasn´t
Those sessions seemed to be (3) _______________ (end) and I would beg my dad not to take me again.
endless
1 The headmaster has asked many students for their opinion of the school sports facilities.
LARGE
The headmaster has asked____________students for their opinion of the school sports facilities.
a large number of
keep up
It’s recorded in front of a live (4) ______________ who laugh at all the jokes but they never seem funny to me.
a) series
b) flop
c) channel
d) audience
d
Instead, he organised peaceful demonstrations and acts of non-cooperation, which have inspired protest movements ever (4) ________________ .
since
Then I saw the Rugby World Cup and those feelings changed. After seeing an exciting final between England and South Africa, I was (4) ________________ (determine) to become a rugby star.
determined
We didn’t feel safe riding our bikes because there were a lot more cars on the road than we expected.
TOO
We didn’t feel safe riding our bikes because there were far ___________ cars on the road.
too many
speaking
The problem is my parents think it’s hilarious and they won’t let me turn over the (5) ________________ . I can’t wait for the series to finish!
a) broadcast
b) credits
c) satellite
d) channel
d
Now people (5) ________________ used to the idea of non-violent protest, but Gandhi’s methods were very innovative 60 years ago.
are
I was (5) ________________ (will) to endure the harsh conditions and I would go out training in all weather. I never did become a rugby star, and I don’t even play anymore, but I’d recommend it to anyone.
willing
Jana’s got a lot of books but not many of them are worth reading.
ONLY
Jana’s got a lot of books but __________________ them are worth reading.
only a few of
If the weather doesn’t improve, they’ll __________ up cancelling the race.
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