ESL Blues
Progress Test Higher Levels 4 Revision
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1.
Choose the correct response. In some cases there is more than one, or none at all:
I want to raise my standard of _____. I don't want to be poor all my life.
a) life
b) living
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:
I'm sorry, but I cannot lend you money. I am willing to help you in _____ I can, but not financially. I cannot afford to lend you money.
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 thought I was ready for the marathon, but I _____ steam before I even got to the half-way point.
a) tired out
b) exhausted
c) ran out of
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:
I have lost my faith in democracy, so there's no way I'm going to vote in this election. What's the _____ if nothing ever changes.
a) point
b) reason
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:
To use the police or, worse, the army, to _____ the riots would be a mistake. It will have the opposite effect.
a) release
b) ease
c) quell
d)
All of the above
d)
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 I was 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:
It _____ to carry a copy of your passport with you at all times. There is no need to have the actual passport.
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 off
b) keep away
c) keep up
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 will give you a relaxant to help you sleep. You will be okay in the morning as the effect _____ very quickly.
a) wears down
b) wears off
c) wears out
d) calms 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 liberal politicians think all social ills can be cured with government largesse. Conservatives, _____, disagree.
a) needless to say
b) of course
c) naturally
d)
All of the above
e)
None of the above
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