PART 1 (A)
The new PlayStation is aimed ___ teens and adults.
A) to B) at C) over D) below
B) AT
Making the perfect Tortilla consists mostly ____ striking the right balance in terms of ingredients.
OF
Despite feeling extremely tired, Sarah made a great ________ to complete the marathon before sunset.
A trial
B effort
C force
D power
EFFORT
Stuart Hayes had launched himself on a promising career ______ a swimmer.
AS
It is _____ to be the best language academy on Earth!
A) claimed B) declared C) pretended D) announced
A) CLAIMED
I was really attracted ___ Cristiano Ronaldo.
TO
The local council was severely criticized ________ failing to maintain the public parks in the city center.
A for
B on
C with
D about
FOR
He suddenly realized ______ bored he had become with the monotony.
HOW
It has a wide variety of music, ______ from old school funk to modern pop.
A) spreading B) stretching C) ranging D) extending
C) RANGING
I gave back all the money _______ my frustration with the situation.
DESPITE
After looking through several online travel brochures, they finally ________ on a small seaside resort in Spain.
A decided
B chose
C selected
D determined
DECIDED
It is the biggest event of _______ kind in the world.
ITS
We must use more _______ resources such as wind, wave and solar power.
A) recyclable B) ecological C) renewable D) recycled
C) RENEWABLE
After 3 years together they finally decided to break ____.
UP
________ the heavy rain that flooded the streets, the outdoors festival went ahead as planned.
A Although
B Despite
C However
D Even
DESPITE
She decided to give (1) ________ playing tennis competitively after suffering a severe shoulder injury last summer.
UP
They still burn rubbish, __________ they know it causes terrible pollution.
A) even though B) whereas C) despite D) on the other hand
A) EVEN THOUGH
Valencia, with its aquamarine sea and vibrant culture, may _____ be the best beach city in Spain.
WELL
When you move to a new country, it often takes a long time to ________ friends and build a social circle.
A form
B do
C make
D build
MAKE
The ancient town, (2) ________ history dates back to the twelfth century, attracts thousands of international tourists every year.
WHOSE