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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

Do not change the key word. You must use between two and five words.
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1. He didn't make any mistakes in the exam.
AVOIDED
He __________________________________________ mistakes in the exam.
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2. We haven't been to my parents for a long time.
WENT
It's been a long time _________________________________________ my parents.
3. Your jacket is like mine.
SIMILAR
Your jacket _________________________________________________ mine.
4. I advise you to see a doctor immediately.
BETTER
You ___________________________________ a doctor immediately.
5. It wasn't easy for Susan to find a place to live in London.
DIFFICULTY
Susan _____________________________________________ a place to live in London.
6. I can't wait to go on holiday with you.
FORWARD
I'm ______________________________________________________ on holiday with you.
7. May I use the computer?

COULD
I wonder _____________________________________________ use the computer.
8. Nobody helped me decorate the house.
BY
I decorated the house _____________________________________.
9. Despite leaving home early, we missed the train.
ALTHOUGH
We missed the train ________________________________________ home early.
10. I'm sure Janet wasn't asleep because I could hear her talking.
BEEN
Janet ______________________________________________ because I could hear her talking.
omplete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
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1. We planned to visit John but we didn't have time.
WERE
We____________________________________________ John but we didn't have time.
2. You can't play football here.
ARE
You _____________________________________ football here.
3. Perhaps you left your mobile at home.
COULD
You _____________________________ your mobile at home.
4. My girlfriend forced me to see a romantic film.
MADE
My girlfriend _________________________ a romantic film.
5. Alberto really wants to go to London for his holidays.
KEEN
Alberto _________________________ to London for his holidays.
6. Your house needs to be decorated.
HAVE
You _______________________________ decorated.
7. They failed to reach a decision.
SUCCEED
They ______________________________ a decision.
8. I'd prefer you to come for dinner later.
RATHER
I _____________________________________ for dinner later.
9. That chair is so uncomfortable that nobody sits in it.
SUCH
That ____________________________________ that nobody sits in it.
10. They last spoke two days ago.

HAVE
They ___________________________ two days.
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
If you use the hint button, your mark will be lower. Each time you give an incorrect answer your mark is reduced.
1. Paul got up early because he wanted to be at work by 7.00 am.
ORDER
Paul got up early _____________________ at work by 7.00 am.
2. I'm sure Tony knew about the wedding.
KNOWN
Tony ______________________________ about the wedding.
1. Adam is accustomed to working late.

USED
Adam ______________________________ late.
2. How much luggage do you have?
MANY
How ____________________ do you have?
3. Let's stay in and watch TV tonight.
STAYING
What _______________________________ TV tonight.
4. I'm sure she told you a lie.
HAVE
She ____________________________ a lie.
5. There wasn't much I could do to help.
LITTLE
There ____________________________ to help.
6. I won't tolerate your attitude any more.
PUT
I won't __________________________ your attitude any more.
7. The crime rate has fallen dramatically.
DRAMATIC
There has __________________________________ the crime rate.
8. "I'm sorry I forgot your birthday," said Brian.
APOLOGISED
Brian _________________________________ birthday.
9. We had a good time at the party.
OURSELVES
We __________________________________ the party.
10. Sarah could swim very well from an early age.
ABLE
Sarah ________________________ very well from an early age.
1.
2. John is like his dad.
AFTER
John ______________________ his dad.
3. The boss gave us a bonus.
WERE
We ______________________________________ the boss.
4. Julia regrets shouting at her boyfriend.
SHOUTED
Julia __________________________________ at her boyfriend.
5. I'm afraid there's no milk left.
OUT
I'm afraid we ______________________________ milk.
6. Owen's job is better than Ron's.
GOOD
Ron's job __________________________ Owen's
7. Do want to go out?
FEEL
Do ____________________________ out?
8. I think my boss should reach a decision today.
MIND
I think my boss should ______________________ today.
9. I go nowhere without my mobile.
NOT
I ___________________________________ without my mobile
10. We ate breakfast and then left.
AFTER
We left ____________________________________ breakfast.
11. It was wong of John to be so rude.
OUGHT
John _____________________________ so rude.
1. Could you repeat that please?
MIND
Would ________________________________ please?
2. It is not possible to take a few days off.
POSSIBILITY
There ___________________________________ a few days off.
3. Maria rejected Paul's invitation.
TURNED
Maria __________________________________ invitation.
4. The train station is near my house.
FAR
The train station _____________________________________ house.
5. Mark intends to go to Paris next summer.
INTENTION
It is _______________________________ to Paris next summer.
6. They should have invited us to the party.
BEEN
We ___________________________________ to the party.
7. Don't bother calling Julia - she's away on holiday.
POINT
There's ____________________________________ - she's away on holiday.
8. I think the company will close down.

AS
It looks _________________________________ close down.
9. I was so nervous about my driving test, that I failed it.
TOO
I failed my driving test __________________________________ nervous.
10. Let's go out for dinner.
GOING
How ___________________________________ dinner?
1. Could you repeat that please?
MIND
Would ________________________________ please?
2. It is not possible to take a few days off.
POSSIBILITY
There ___________________________________ a few days off.
3. Maria rejected Paul's invitation.
TURNED
Maria __________________________________ invitation.
4. The train station is near my house.
FAR
The train station _____________________________________ house.
5. Mark intends to go to Paris next summer.
INTENTION
It is _______________________________ to Paris next summer.
6. They should have invited us to the party.
BEEN
We ___________________________________ to the party.
7. Don't bother calling Julia - she's away on holiday.
POINT
There's ____________________________________ - she's away on holiday.
8. I think the company will close down.

AS
It looks _________________________________ close down.
9. I was so nervous about my driving test, that I failed it.
TOO
I failed my driving test __________________________________ nervous.
10. Let's go out for dinner.
GOING
How ___________________________________ dinner?
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Fill in ALL the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is
giving you trouble. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints or clues!
Last weekend, thousands of people in two different of the world witnessed the same historic event. The opening of
the Titan Arum, commonly known the 'Corpse' flower, thanks to its strong smell that is like rotting meat.
The almost simultaneous bloomings that occurred in Switzerland and Ohio, also watched by thousands of people
all the world, thanks to the live webcams that recorded every second of the historic events.
The reason for all this excitement is that this endangered exotic-looking flower, opens only every ten years - and
the one in Switzerland took even longer, blooming after 75 years. , when it does open the stench it lets out
is bad, that is has earned the title of the 'World's Stinkiest Flower'. Luckily, it stays in bloom only about
two to three days.
As with every thing in nature, there is a good reason for the strong smell. It's meant to attract insects in to help pollination.
Flies, beetles and wasps, attracted to the stench and crawl into the flower. Once inside, they get trapped to the
sticky pollen. As as that happens the flowers dies, allowing the insects to escape with the pollen stuck onto their
bodies.
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Experience the world of Willy Wonka, Beijing style!

Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Use the "Hint" button to get a free letter if an answer is giving
you trouble. Note that you will lose points if you ask for hints!
Starting today visitors to Beijing, China will allowed to enter a magical world emitting the sweet smell of chocolate.
Welcome to Beijing's Chocolate Wonderland.

Exquisite Chinese sculptures and artifacts been carved from 80 metric tons of chocolate imported
Belgium. Also made from pure chocolate is a 10-meter replica of the Great Wall of China, life-like albeit brown, waterfalls,
cars, motorcycles, traditional Chinese costumes, Ming replica vases even famous paintings!
Visitors will not only be treated to demonstrations from chocolate makers, but will also be able to their own
chocolate designs. There will also an exhibition of chocolate and candies from all the world and of
course, lots and lots of tasters!
The park created to promote chocolate to the people of China, are not as crazy about the
chocolate some of us are.
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For questions 1- 8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each
gap. EXAM DESCRIPTION
The Netherlands
1. A) so B) despite C) in spite of D) although
2. A) whole B) consequently C) rule D) result
3. A) regularly B) occasionally C) commonly D) unusually
4. A) in B) from C) on D) of
5. A) historic B) historical C) historically D) historian
6. A) at B) in C) on D) for
7. A) sit B) catch C) do D) make
8. A) few B) a few C) little D) a little
Welcome to the Netherlands, a tiny country that only extends, at its broadest, 312 km north to
south, and 264 km east to west -(1) ... the land area increases slightly each year as a (2) ... of
continuous land reclamation and drainage. With a lot of heart and much to offer, 'Holland,' as it
is (3) ... known to most of us abroad - a name stemming (4) ... its once most prominent provinces -
has more going on per kilometre than most countries, and more English-speaking natives. You'll be
impressed by its (5) ... cities and charmed by its countryside and villages, full of contrasts. From the
exciting variety (6) ... offer, you could choose a romantic canal boat tour in Amsterdam, a Royal
Tour by coach in The Hague, or a hydrofoil tour around the biggest harbour in the world -
Rotterdam. In season you could visit the dazzling bulb fields, enjoy a full day on a boat, or take a
bike tour through the pancake-flat countryside spiced with windmills. The possibilities are countless
and the nationwide tourist office, which is on hand to give you information and (7) ... reservations.
You'll have (8) ... language problems here, as the Dutch are true linguists and English is spoken
here almost universally.
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The Story of Gold

1. A) formats B) outlines C) shapes D) lines
2. A) as B) like C) many D) to
3. A) Whoever B) However C) Forever D) Wherever

4. A) at B) in C) for D) on
5. A) yet B) despite C) because D) so
6. A) with B) in C) of D) at
7. A) estate B) stage C) state D) position
8. A) done B) made C) composed D) built
The story of gold is an adventure involving kings, queens, pirates, explorers, conquerors, and the
native peoples they conquered. Throughout history, gold has woven a magic spell over those it
touched. Gold is beautiful and rare; a soft shiny metal that can be moulded into many (1) ... . It has
been used for money, jewellery, and to decorate special buildings such (2)... palaces and places of
worship. (3) ... the precious metal was discovered, prospectors rushed to mine it, starting new cities
and countries as they went. Gold and the people who love it have helped shape the world we
live (4) ... today. Gold is one of many elements, or substances that cannot be changed by normal
chemical means, that are found in the Earth's crust. Gold has a warm, sunny colour and (5) ... it
does not react (6) ... air, water, and most chemicals, its shine never fades. In its natural (7) ... , gold
is soft and easily shaped. When heated to 1,062 Celsius it melts and can be poured into moulds to
form coins, gold bars, and other objects. Stories have been told, movies (8) ... and legends born
about the discovery of the world's great gold deposits. It is a saga of dreams, greed, ambition and
exploration.
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For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which fits each gap. Use only one word
in each gap. EXAM DESCRIPTION
Cats
Cats of all kinds are present in the legends, religion, mythology, and history of (1) ... different
cultures. Cave paintings created by early humans display different types of wild cats (2) ... are now
extinct, or no longer around. Many of these great beasts saw humans as food, but were hunted by
humans in return. Cats similar (3) ... the ones kept as pets today started showing up in artwork
thousands of years ago. For example, the ancient Egyptians believed cats were the sacred, or
special, animal of a goddess named Bast. They believed that Bast often appeared as a cat, so
many ancient Egyptians respected and honoured cats and kittens. (4) ..., other cultures feared cats
or thought that they brought illnesses and bad luck. Today, with millions kept as pets in homes
around the world, cats have become important members of many families. No one knows for sure
when or(5) ... cats became very popular household pets. It's possible that people noticed how cats
hunted mice and rats, (6) ... they set food and milk out to keep the cats near their homes. This
helped to prevent (7) ... many of these rodents (8) ... coming into homes and eating people's food or
spreading sickness.
1) OK
2) OK
3) OK
4) OK
5) OK
6) OK
7)
O 8) OK
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Gutenberg
Before Gutenberg (1394 – 1468), all books had to be copied by hand. The so-called ‘manuscripts’
of medieval times were laboriously hand-written, usually by monks (1) ... devoted years (2) ... the
work. Earlier attempts had been made to produce printing ‘blocks’. The designs on playing
cards (3) ... example were carved from wooden blocks which were inked and then printed onto
cards. There are even examples of whole pages in books being hand carved and printed.
Gutenberg however came up with the idea of printing using, not whole page blocks, but letter
blocks. (4) ... he was a goldsmith (5) ... trade, he knew how to mould metal into whatever shape
was needed. He made thousands of tiny blocks of ‘type’, (6) ... with a letter raised on it, which could
be lined up and clamped into position in a ‘forme’ (page block). The type could be linked, paper laid
on top, and the whole thing compressed by turning a handle. When released, the paper had the
page printed on it. Years of work went into this invention. Gutenberg (7) ... to make the letters,
develop an ink which would cling to metal (most didn’t), build the forme, and above (8) ... find the
money to do all this while not working as a goldsmith.
1) OK
2) OK
3) OK
4) OK
5) OK
6) OK
7) OK
8) OK
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About Fish and Aquariums

There are more than 200,000 species of fish inhabiting many (1) ... waters. New species of fish are
discovered every year. From the deepest part of the seas thousands of feet down in total (2) ..., to
the beautiful aqua-blue waters of the coral reefs, to the streams, lakes, and ponds of freshwater
found throughout the world, fish have adapted an incredible variety of life-forms, styles, and (3) ... .
The group of aquatic animals we call fishes has evolved for over 400 million years to be the
most (4) ... and diverse of the major vertebrate groups. Forty-one percent of the world's fish species
inhabit only fresh water. This is pretty (5)... considering that fresh water covers only 1 percent of the
world's surface. As you probably already know salt water covers 70 percent of the earth's surface.
So the number and (6) ... of fresh water species to marine or saltwater species is all the more mind-
boggling. While they inhabit the smallest amount of water, they have, in fact, adapted to a
much (7) ... range of habitats and to a greater variety of water conditions. Let's take a closer look at
the unique adaptations of fish that have allowed them to live so (8) ... in the medium we call water.
1) DIFFER OK
2) DARK OK
3) BEHAVE OK
4) NUMBER OK
5) AMAZE OK
6) VARY OK
7) WIDE OK
8) SUCCESS OK
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Luxemburg
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is a constitutional monarchy headed by Grand Duke Henri of the
House of Nassau. Economically, the (1) ... of its banking and (2) ... institutions has attracted more
than 200 foreign banks, including the headquarters of the European Investment Bank. The
480,000 (3) ... have among the highest income levels per capita of any country in the world.
Agriculture is still (4) ... . Around half of the total land area is farmed, though less than 5% of
Luxembourgers now live and work on farms. Despite problems caused by overproduction of
European wines in general, the vineyards are still (5) ... . And the enchanting Luxembourg
countryside, (6) ... its northern reaches in the Ardennes, is a popular holiday destination for
Luxembourgers and (7) ... from neighbouring countries. Having played a key role in establishing the
institutions that evolved into the European Union, Luxembourg today hosts the secretariat of the
European Parliament. In such a small country, with bigger neighbours on its doorstep,
Luxembourgers have a distinctive individuality that even extends to the(8) ... language,
Letzebuergesch, which is vaguely related to both French and German, yet quite different from both.
1) STRONG OK
2) FINANCE OK
3) RESIDE OK
4) IMPORT OK
5) COMPETE OK
6) PARTICULAR OK
7) VISIT OK
8) NATION OK
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1) It wasn't Mark that you met in the shop.

HAVE
It
Submit
Mark that you met in the shop.

2) She was just going to have her breakfast when the phone rang.
ABOUT
She was just
Submit
breakfast when the phone rang.

3) Steve didn't manage to complete his work.
FAILED
Steve
Submit
his work.
4) How long has she been studying English?
BEGIN
When
Submit
studying English?
5) George wrote his last novel five years ago.
WAS
It
Submit
George wrote his last novel.

6) Nobody took any notice of his bad behaviour.
ATTENTION
Nobody
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his bad behaviour.
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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

1. He didn't make any mistakes in the exam.

2. We haven't been to my parents for a long time.

3. Your jacket is like mine.

5. It wasn't easy for Susan to find a place to live in London.

6. I can't wait to go on holiday with you.

7. May I use the computer?

8. Nobody helped me decorate the house.

9. Despite leaving home early, we missed the train.

1. We planned to visit John but we didn't have time.

2. You can't play football here.

3. Perhaps you left your mobile at home.

4. My girlfriend forced me to see a romantic film.

5. Alberto really wants to go to London for his holidays.

6. Your house needs to be decorated.

8. I'd prefer you to come for dinner later.

9. That chair is so uncomfortable that nobody sits in it.

10. They last spoke two days ago.

1. Paul got up early because he wanted to be at work by 7.00 am.

2. I'm sure Tony knew about the wedding.

1. Adam is accustomed to working late.

2. How much luggage do you have?

3. Let's stay in and watch TV tonight.

4. I'm sure she told you a lie.

5. There wasn't much I could do to help.

6. I won't tolerate your attitude any more.

7. The crime rate has fallen dramatically.

9. We had a good time at the party.

10. Sarah could swim very well from an early age.

3. The boss gave us a bonus.

4. Julia regrets shouting at her boyfriend.

5. I'm afraid there's no milk left.

6. Owen's job is better than Ron's.

8. I think my boss should reach a decision today.

10. We ate breakfast and then left.

11. It was wong of John to be so rude.

1. Could you repeat that please?

2. It is not possible to take a few days off.

3. Maria rejected Paul's invitation.

4. The train station is near my house.

6. They should have invited us to the party.

7. Don't bother calling Julia - she's away on holiday.

8. I think the company will close down.

9. I was so nervous about my driving test, that I failed it.

10. Let's go out for dinner.

1. Could you repeat that please?

2. It is not possible to take a few days off.

3. Maria rejected Paul's invitation.

4. The train station is near my house.

6. They should have invited us to the party.

7. Don't bother calling Julia - she's away on holiday.

8. I think the company will close down.

9. I was so nervous about my driving test, that I failed it.

10. Let's go out for dinner.

two to three days.

Experience the world of Willy Wonka, Beijing style!

Welcome to Beijing's Chocolate Wonderland.

course, lots and lots of tasters!

chocolate some of us are.

2. A) whole B) consequently C) rule D) result

3. A) regularly B) occasionally C) commonly D) unusually

7. A) sit B) catch C) do D) make

8. A) few B) a few C) little D) a little