ESL Blues
Progress Test Higher Levels 4
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1.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
The theories of Adam Smith were developed when the standard of _____ of the average citizen was one tenth of what it is today.
a) living
b) life
c)
Both of the above
d)
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:
If there's _____ I can help you in this matter, let me know. I have a lot of influential friends.
a) any way
b) anyway
c)
Both of the above
d)
None of the above
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3.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
I've saved all my life and now I feel secure financially. If I don't do anything stupid, my money will never _____.
a) run off
b) run away
c) run down
d)
All of the above
e)
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:
What's the _____ of working like slaves if there is no guarantee that we will get paid for our efforts.
a) reason
b) point
c)
Both of the above
d)
None of the above
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5.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
The government's handling of the protest only fuels more unrest, and is unlikely to _____ the anger.
a) release
b) ease
c) quell
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
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6.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
While running away from the wasps, _____ twice behind my knee through a thick layer of blue denim jeans.
a) they stung me
b) I got stung
c)
Both of the above
d)
None of the above
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7.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
Planning a walk in the jungle? It _____ to carry a bee-sting kit (epinephrine ["adrenaline"] and hypodermic syringes) and to know how to use them.
a) would be a good idea
b) is highly recommended
c)
Both of the above
d)
None of the above
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8.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
When you come across a wasp's nest, it is recommended to _____.
a) keep well away
b) give it a wide berth
c) keep your distance
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
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9.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
I touched the plant and had an immediate allergic reaction. The itch lasted for a few days with the effect gradually _____.
a) wearing down
b) wearing off
c) wearing out
d) easing down
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:
Many conservative politicians think all social ills can be cured with tax cuts and the so-called efficiency of multi-national corporations. I, _____, disagree.
a) needless to say
b) of course
c) naturally
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
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