ESL Blues
Progress Test Higher Levels 2
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1.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
I hope everything is proceeding ____ plan. It will be a total disaster if we make even one small mistake.
a) by
b) on
c) following
d) according to
e)
None of the above
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2.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
There's no way you can persuade me to climb that mountain. That's one _____ I am unwilling to take.
a) move
b) risk
c) danger
d) act
e)
All of the above
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3.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
The prime minister is going to call an election, ____ he does not have the support of the majority of his supporters.
a) never mind
b) never mind that
c)
Both of the above
d)
None of the above
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4.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
She's a good prime minister but can be cruel in her criticism. She can rub people ____.
a) badly
b) without respect
c) the wrong way
d) abusively
e)
All of the above
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5.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
He said on tv that if he cuts taxes for the rich, everyone will benefit. When critcized by the media, he accused them of taking his comments _____.
a) falsely
b) wrong
c) out of context
d)
All of the above
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6.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
I think his days as prime minister are _____. He has lost the trust of the people.
a) numbered
b) done
c) no longer
d) gone
e)
All of the above
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7.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
There's no way he will win the election fair and ____. He will simply buy the votes he needs to win.
a) square
b) honest
c) reasonable
d)
All of the above
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8.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
This politician is so stupid. He insults working people ____. He only has to open his mouth and he does just that.
a) continually
b) continuously
c)
Both of the above
d)
All of the above
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9.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
Why does he always ____ himself as a reliable leader when everyone knows he isn't.
a) reveal
b) portray
c) show
d) claim
e)
All of the above
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10.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
I don't understand why a war hero would ____ to serve a corrupt prime minister.
a) lower
b) permit
c) sell his soul
d)
All of the above
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