Clockwise Upper-Intermediate

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01 What was Michael Bane doing when he became obsessed with dangerous sports? (Lesson 02) skydiving windsurfing ice-climbing taking part in a cycle race	02 Why does Giancarlo Brunetti send his laundry home to his mother each week? (Lesson 04) It's a way of keeping in touch. He's a mummy's boy. He hasn't got a washing machine. His girlfriend makes him do it.
03 According to the writer, what of a sign of English good upbringing? (Lesson 07) Kissing and shaking hands. Using 'Sir' and 'Madam' when addressing a stranger. Motorists stopping at pedestrian crossings. Hardly ever touching.	04 What does actor Joss Ackland remember most about the weather when he was growing up? (Lesson 08) the thick fog the pouring rain the brilliant sunshine the icy wind
05 According to psychologist Conrad King, what kind of personality do you have is you have a black car? (Lesson 09) ambitious stylish cautious spontaneous	06 According to a recent survey, what kind of books do British people like reading best? (Lesson 11) romances science fiction humorous books thrillers and detective stories
07 When writer Colin Thubron packs his rucksack, what doesn't he take? (Lesson 17) a change of underwear biros a very small hedgehog a camera	08 What nationality was judged the most fun-loving by the makers of TV documentary? (Lesson 18) British American German Japanese
09 What is Chinese rock singer He Yong's greatest regret? (Lesson 19) He was not born a girl. He is never punctual. His legs. He smokes.	10 Sarah Thomas turned down a career in modelling because... (Lesson 27) she wasn't paid enough. her father won't let her model. she prefers to carry on with her education. she has $1,000,000.

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11 Which short response is correct for I hope I can come? (Lesson 01) So can I. So hope I. So have I. So do I.	12 Which short response is correct for I've just come in? (Lesson 05) Have you? Did you? Are you? Come you?
13 Which response is not appropriate for Do you mind if I smoke in here?? (Lesson 07) Not at all. You're welcome. I'd rather you didn't. No, of course not.	14 Which question word can you put before an adjective to get more information or show sympathy or surprise? e.g. ___ terrible! (Lesson 09) What When How Why
15 Which expression means decide? (Lesson 12) take up your mind make up your mind keep up your mind give up your mind	16 Which telephone expression is not appropriate for asking to speak to someone? (Lesson 13) Could I speak to Mr Lombard, please? Mr Lombard, please. Is Mr Lombard there? I want Mr Lombard.
17 Finish this sentence with the correct part of speech: It looks as if... (Lesson 17) rain it's going to rain rainy a rainy day	18 Finish this sentence with the correct form of the verb: I'd rather... (Lesson 17) go going to go to going
19 Which request is not correct? (Lesson 19) Would you mind telling me how old you are? I wonder if you could tell me how old you are? Do you think you could tell me how old you are? I'd like you to tell me how old are you.	20 Which expression means the most important thing? (Lesson 25) the main thing do your own thing the thing to do quite another thing

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21 Which country's government is worried that its educated women are staying single? (Lesson 03) Singapore Hong Kong Sweden China	22 Which city did Brigham Young found in 1842? (Lesson 05) San Francisco Denver Salt Lake City Utah
23 Where are you not allowed to make any noise after 8 p.m.? (Lesson 06) Sark Sun City Singapore Celebration	24 When might you accelerate? (Lesson 10) working on a computer driving a car getting dressed gossiping with someone
25 Where is embarrassed a false friend for pregnant? (Lesson 12) Japan Sweden Hungary Spain	26 Where did Nostradamus predict there would be a woman president by 2016? (Lesson 14) France Russia the USA Europe
27 Where are executives often accused of being 'fat cats'? (Lesson 16) the UK Sweden Japan India	28 According to the survey, which European country is thought to have the most trustworthy people? (Lesson 20) Germany Denmark Italy
29 Where can tourists go to be chased by bulls on 7 July? (Lesson 21) Spain Sweden Japan	30 Where can dogs get married? (Lesson 25) Florida California Utah Texas

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31 Which adjective below means very dirty? (Lesson 09) furious gorgeous filthy hideous	32 What's the opposite of pick up as in I'll pick you up at 8.30? (Lesson 09) pick down put down put off drop off
33 What is the opposite of tasty? (Lesson 11) sour plain mild bland	34 Which multi-word verb means connect or transfer on the telephone? (Lesson 13) hang up put down put through cut off
35 Which multi-word verb means the same as respect and admire? (Lesson 15) look after live up to get on with look up to	36 Which expression means the same as lose your job? (Lesson 16) be made redundant be on the dole be out of work hand in your notice
37 Which character adjective is positive? (Lesson 20) superficial narcissistic distant lively	38 Which verb can go with all these expressions? ___ something for granted, ___ advantage of, ___care of (Lesson 21) keep take get set
39 What's the noun from the adjective cruel? (Lesson 28) cruelty cruelness crueltion cruelment	40 Which verb means refuse? (Lesson 32) turn down give up take over give away

People/Language/Places/Vocabulary/Facts and Figures
41 According to the survey, 24% of Swedish couples met...(Lesson 03) at a dance or night club. through a dating agency. on holiday. during their studies.	42 What is not allowed on the island of Sark? (Lesson 06) dogs pigeons foreigners cars
43 What's the speed limit in Sun City? (Lesson 06) 45 kph 55 kph 65 kph 75 kph	44 How old was the oldest person to pass their driving test in Britain? (Lesson 10) 64 74 84 94
45 How many rats do you have to kill a night in order to earn a salary as a rat-catcher in Bombay? (Lesson 16) 10 25 44 40,000	46 When is the Swedish Midsummer festival held? (Lesson 21) the nearest Friday to 24 June throughout the summer all night Midsummer's eve
47 Today, there is enough Velcro to stretch around the world... (Lesson 22) once twice three times four times	48 What was the average life expectancy in Victorian Britain? (Lesson 23) 35 45 55 65
49 When did the Soviet Union first put a spacecraft into orbit? (Lesson 26) 1971 1969 1961 1957	50 When Starbuck coffee took over Ally and Scott Svenson's coffee house business, how much did they pay for it? (Lesson 32) £29 million £39 million £49 million £59 million

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