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01 According to the article, what has become a major cause of conflict in marriages? (Lesson 02)

too much technology
arguments about time spent doing housework
the inability to do one thing at a time
working longer and longer hours

02 How does Lesley Friedman hope to find a man to marry? (Lesson 05)

By approaching dating the same way she approaches business.
By intriguing and intimidating men.
By changing her image from dowdy to sexy.
By focusing on high-brow charities and political fund raisers.

03 How did David find out Jane's telephone number when they met in the supermarket?
(Lesson 12)

She gave it to him.
He telephoned directory enquiries.
He saw it when he looked at her cheque book.
He asked her for it.

04 How might you feel if you stormed in somewhere? (Lesson 12)

dejected
apprehensive
drained
bad-tempered

05 What did Mayor Rudolph do about Edwin, the boy from Honduras who had apparently hitchhiked to New York? (Lesson 14)

Threaten to deport him.
Place him in an orphanage.
Ignore the fact he was an illegal immigrant.
Help him find his father.

06 Why did the man from Japan lie to his wife about losing his job? (Lesson 14)

He was terrified of his wife.
He was a compulsive liar.
He was afraid of losing face.
He was afraid his wife would leave him.

07 Why did the writer of the article move from Cambridge to London? (Lesson 17)

His child had to attend a school in London.
He was allergic to the countryside.
He didn't get on with the neighbours.
He and his partner both got jobs in London.

08 According to Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, why do men pride themselves on doing things all by themselves? (Lesson 18)

They value efficiency.
Asking for help is perceived as a sign of weakness.
They prefer not to burden their friends.
They enjoy the challenge.

09 Why was Jerry embarrassed about breaking a glass in a bar in Spain? (Lesson 19)

Pieces of glass landed in people's meals.
He split a beer over a complete stranger.
He tried to leave the bar without paying.
Everybody saw it happen.

10 What is Michael's biggest regret about mountain climbing in the Himalayas? (Lesson 24)

He should have gone before the summer monsoon.
He took the most difficult route up the mountain.
He wishes he could have chosen his companions more carefully.
He spent too much money.

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures

11 Which phrasal verb is not about work?
(Lesson 02)

potter about
fall behind
pile up
catch up

12 Which quantity expression is used to describe the smallest amount? (Lesson 05)

virtually all
vast amounts of
the overwhelming majority of
a large number of

13 Which pronouns should you use in informal speech to talk about a single indefinite person whose gender is not known? (Lesson 10)

they/them/their
you/yours
one/one's
he or she/him or her/his or her

14 Which expression is not used for interrupting someone? (Lesson 10)

Hang on...
Sorry, can I just say something...?
If I can just make a point please...
Changing the subject completely...

15 Which rule is false? The is used for...
(Lesson 11)

making generalizations about plural or uncountable nouns
certain institutions and organizations
geographical and cosmic features
things that people usually have only one of

16 What verb follows confess?
(Lesson 13)

to + verb
verb + ing
to + verb + ing
someone to + verb

17 Which verb is not followed by a clause with should? (Lesson 15)

suggest
propose
invite
recommend

18 Which phrasal verb used to speak about plans is not about stopping the plans? (Lesson 16)

call off
bring forward
pull out
fall through

19 Which modifying adverb is not normally used with adjectives with a positive meaning? (Lesson 18)

pretty
rather
a bit
quite

20 Which expression asks someone to wait?
(Lesson 20)
I don't suppose there's any way you could get it to me by tomorrow?
If you could just bear with me for a couple of moments.
I can understand why you're upset.
I'm sorry you've been inconvenienced.

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures

21 Where in India can you find snow capped peaks? (Lesson 08)

Rajasthan
Darjeeling
The Indian Ocean
The Himalayas

22 Why might you want to stay in the Windamere Hotel? (Lesson 08)

for its old world style
for the luxurious bedrooms
for the modern amenities
for the private showers

23 What is Westcombe?
(Lesson 09)

a young offenders institution
an old people's home
a hospital
a hospice

24 Which crime has not increased in Barchester? (Lesson 09)

vandalism
mugging
burglary
armed robbery

25 According to the speaker, where is it normal to remain completely silent on the telephone if the other person is speaking? (Lesson 10)

Hungary
Romania
France
Britain

26 Where was the woman when she caught the eye of a handsome stranger who later gave her a bouquet of flowers? (Lesson 12)

Portugal
in the supermarket
at the passport check
on the plane

27 Where in the world is traffic congestion so bad that it is sensible never to make more than one business appointment a day? (Lesson 15)

Bangkok
Mexico City
Jakarta
New Delhi

28 In the article about living in London, which expression does the writer use about life in the countryside? (Lesson 17)

hurly-burly
hustle and bustle
frantic
idyllic

29 Where might you be if you said It won't flush properly? (Lesson 20)

in a car
in a camera shop
in a toilet
at your desk

30 Where can you watch the credits being shown? (Lesson 21)

in a bank
in a shop
on an automated teller machine
in a cinema

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures

31 Which food adjective has a negative meaning? (Lesson 03)

rich
juicy
tender
stodgy

32 Which adverbial phrase means the same as almost never? (Lesson 03)

as a rule
every so often
once in a blue moon
nine times out of ten

33 Which expression means the same as get on well with (someone)? (Lesson 05)

think the world of (someone)
have a soft spot for (someone)
have a fling with (someone)
hit it off with (someone)

34 Which feelings adjective has a positive meaning? (Lesson 12)

lethargic
dejected
anxious
elated

35 Which idiom doesn't mean I was deceived? (Lesson 14)

I had egg on my face.
I was taken for a ride.
They were having me on.
They were pulling my leg.

36 Which noun doesn't collate with the verb pose? (Lesson 15)
a threat
a solution
a challenge
a problem

37 Which expression is not connected with relaxation? (Lesson 16)

have a lie-in
put my feet up
snowed under
wind down

38 Which expresson refers to the town and not the countryside? (Lesson 17)

thatched cottages
isolation
exhaust fumes
hedgerows

39 Which expression is not about something funny? (Lesson 19)

I was in stitches.
I nearly hit the roof.
I nearly burst out laughing.
I couldn't keep a straight face.

40 What verb collocates with these expressions: ___charge of, ___stock of, ___advantage of
(Lesson 23)

take
get
make
give

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures

41 According to the article, what was the traditional working day for financiers in the city of London? (Lesson 02)

10 a.m. till 4 p.m.
9 a.m. till 5 p.m.
8 a.m. till 5.30 p.m.
7 a.m. till 6 p.m.

42 According to research recently carried out by psychologists, how long does it take for us to decide if a person is attractive? (Lesson 05)

less than a second
a few seconds
a couple of minutes
several hours

43 Which guest house is nearest the beach? (Lesson 08)

Popeye Guest House
Bangaram Island Resort
Park Lane Guest House

44 What was the sentence handed down to the young man convicted of armed robbery? (Lesson 09)

two years
five years
ten years
twelve years

45 How far did Edwin Daniel Sabillon apparently travel in order to find his father?
(Lesson 14)

3,500 miles
4,500 miles
from Miami to New York
from Guatemala to New York

46 How many people are killed on the roads by cars every year? (Lesson 15)

50,000
100,000
150,000
300,000

47 In which consumer situation can you claim for loss of earnings in the UK? (Lesson 20)

If you are dissatisfied with the food or service in a restaurant.
If you have bough faulty goods.
If your flight is overbooked.
If a repair man breaks an appointment.

48 Which of the ten films in the Extra Material is the longest? (Lesson 21)

My name is Joe
Trainspotting
Point Blank
Elizabeth

49 Which fact is not true about English?
(Lesson 23)

English has more works of literature, films, and television programmes than any other language.
The number of speakers who speak English as a second language exceeds the number of native speakers.
It is the main language of newspapers, airports and air traffic control, and advertising.
English is at the leading edge of technological and scientific development.

50 What were the weather conditions like at the summit of Mt Kenya? (Lesson 24)

freezing cold
boiling hot
soaking wet
bone dry

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People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures
01 According to the article, what has become a major cause of conflict in marriages? (Lesson 02) too much technology arguments about time spent doing housework the inability to do one thing at a time working longer and longer hours	02 How does Lesley Friedman hope to find a man to marry? (Lesson 05) By approaching dating the same way she approaches business. By intriguing and intimidating men. By changing her image from dowdy to sexy. By focusing on high-brow charities and political fund raisers.
03 How did David find out Jane's telephone number when they met in the supermarket? (Lesson 12) She gave it to him. He telephoned directory enquiries. He saw it when he looked at her cheque book. He asked her for it.	04 How might you feel if you stormed in somewhere? (Lesson 12) dejected apprehensive drained bad-tempered
05 What did Mayor Rudolph do about Edwin, the boy from Honduras who had apparently hitchhiked to New York? (Lesson 14) Threaten to deport him. Place him in an orphanage. Ignore the fact he was an illegal immigrant. Help him find his father.	06 Why did the man from Japan lie to his wife about losing his job? (Lesson 14) He was terrified of his wife. He was a compulsive liar. He was afraid of losing face. He was afraid his wife would leave him.
07 Why did the writer of the article move from Cambridge to London? (Lesson 17) His child had to attend a school in London. He was allergic to the countryside. He didn't get on with the neighbours. He and his partner both got jobs in London.	08 According to Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, why do men pride themselves on doing things all by themselves? (Lesson 18) They value efficiency. Asking for help is perceived as a sign of weakness. They prefer not to burden their friends. They enjoy the challenge.
09 Why was Jerry embarrassed about breaking a glass in a bar in Spain? (Lesson 19) Pieces of glass landed in people's meals. He split a beer over a complete stranger. He tried to leave the bar without paying. Everybody saw it happen.	10 What is Michael's biggest regret about mountain climbing in the Himalayas? (Lesson 24) He should have gone before the summer monsoon. He took the most difficult route up the mountain. He wishes he could have chosen his companions more carefully. He spent too much money.

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures
11 Which phrasal verb is not about work? (Lesson 02) potter about fall behind pile up catch up	12 Which quantity expression is used to describe the smallest amount? (Lesson 05) virtually all vast amounts of the overwhelming majority of a large number of
13 Which pronouns should you use in informal speech to talk about a single indefinite person whose gender is not known? (Lesson 10) they/them/their you/yours one/one's he or she/him or her/his or her	14 Which expression is not used for interrupting someone? (Lesson 10) Hang on... Sorry, can I just say something...? If I can just make a point please... Changing the subject completely...
15 Which rule is false? The is used for... (Lesson 11) making generalizations about plural or uncountable nouns certain institutions and organizations geographical and cosmic features things that people usually have only one of	16 What verb follows confess? (Lesson 13) to + verb verb + ing to + verb + ing someone to + verb
17 Which verb is not followed by a clause with should? (Lesson 15) suggest propose invite recommend	18 Which phrasal verb used to speak about plans is not about stopping the plans? (Lesson 16) call off bring forward pull out fall through
19 Which modifying adverb is not normally used with adjectives with a positive meaning? (Lesson 18) pretty rather a bit quite	20 Which expression asks someone to wait? (Lesson 20) I don't suppose there's any way you could get it to me by tomorrow? If you could just bear with me for a couple of moments. I can understand why you're upset. I'm sorry you've been inconvenienced.

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures
21 Where in India can you find snow capped peaks? (Lesson 08) Rajasthan Darjeeling The Indian Ocean The Himalayas	22 Why might you want to stay in the Windamere Hotel? (Lesson 08) for its old world style for the luxurious bedrooms for the modern amenities for the private showers
23 What is Westcombe? (Lesson 09) a young offenders institution an old people's home a hospital a hospice	24 Which crime has not increased in Barchester? (Lesson 09) vandalism mugging burglary armed robbery
25 According to the speaker, where is it normal to remain completely silent on the telephone if the other person is speaking? (Lesson 10) Hungary Romania France Britain	26 Where was the woman when she caught the eye of a handsome stranger who later gave her a bouquet of flowers? (Lesson 12) Portugal in the supermarket at the passport check on the plane
27 Where in the world is traffic congestion so bad that it is sensible never to make more than one business appointment a day? (Lesson 15) Bangkok Mexico City Jakarta New Delhi	28 In the article about living in London, which expression does the writer use about life in the countryside? (Lesson 17) hurly-burly hustle and bustle frantic idyllic
29 Where might you be if you said It won't flush properly? (Lesson 20) in a car in a camera shop in a toilet at your desk	30 Where can you watch the credits being shown? (Lesson 21) in a bank in a shop on an automated teller machine in a cinema

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures
31 Which food adjective has a negative meaning? (Lesson 03) rich juicy tender stodgy	32 Which adverbial phrase means the same as almost never? (Lesson 03) as a rule every so often once in a blue moon nine times out of ten
33 Which expression means the same as get on well with (someone)? (Lesson 05) think the world of (someone) have a soft spot for (someone) have a fling with (someone) hit it off with (someone)	34 Which feelings adjective has a positive meaning? (Lesson 12) lethargic dejected anxious elated
35 Which idiom doesn't mean I was deceived? (Lesson 14) I had egg on my face. I was taken for a ride. They were having me on. They were pulling my leg.	36 Which noun doesn't collate with the verb pose? (Lesson 15) a threat a solution a challenge a problem
37 Which expression is not connected with relaxation? (Lesson 16) have a lie-in put my feet up snowed under wind down	38 Which expresson refers to the town and not the countryside? (Lesson 17) thatched cottages isolation exhaust fumes hedgerows
39 Which expression is not about something funny? (Lesson 19) I was in stitches. I nearly hit the roof. I nearly burst out laughing. I couldn't keep a straight face.	40 What verb collocates with these expressions: ___charge of, ___stock of, ___advantage of (Lesson 23) take get make give

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures
41 According to the article, what was the traditional working day for financiers in the city of London? (Lesson 02) 10 a.m. till 4 p.m. 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. 8 a.m. till 5.30 p.m. 7 a.m. till 6 p.m.	42 According to research recently carried out by psychologists, how long does it take for us to decide if a person is attractive? (Lesson 05) less than a second a few seconds a couple of minutes several hours
43 Which guest house is nearest the beach? (Lesson 08) Popeye Guest House Bangaram Island Resort Park Lane Guest House	44 What was the sentence handed down to the young man convicted of armed robbery? (Lesson 09) two years five years ten years twelve years
45 How far did Edwin Daniel Sabillon apparently travel in order to find his father? (Lesson 14) 3,500 miles 4,500 miles from Miami to New York from Guatemala to New York	46 How many people are killed on the roads by cars every year? (Lesson 15) 50,000 100,000 150,000 300,000
47 In which consumer situation can you claim for loss of earnings in the UK? (Lesson 20) If you are dissatisfied with the food or service in a restaurant. If you have bough faulty goods. If your flight is overbooked. If a repair man breaks an appointment.	48 Which of the ten films in the Extra Material is the longest? (Lesson 21) My name is Joe Trainspotting Point Blank Elizabeth
49 Which fact is not true about English? (Lesson 23) English has more works of literature, films, and television programmes than any other language. The number of speakers who speak English as a second language exceeds the number of native speakers. It is the main language of newspapers, airports and air traffic control, and advertising. English is at the leading edge of technological and scientific development.	50 What were the weather conditions like at the summit of Mt Kenya? (Lesson 24) freezing cold boiling hot soaking wet bone dry