First Certificate Masterclass

Unit 1

Vocabulary test

Exercise 1
Choose the word that best completes each sentence.
1

My __________ reaction to his letter was to phone him and complain, but in the end I
decided not to.
A innate
B direct
C obvious
D initial
2 The food at the hotel was excellent and the __________ were friendly and polite.
A crew
B staff
C council
D committee
3

When I visited Madrid for the first time, my __________ with the language meant that I
could communicate fluently with everyone I met.
A familiarity
B knowledge
C accomplishment D notification
4 Im afraid youll have to make a decision at once. We have no time to __________.
A save
B spare
C draw
D adjust
5 When Jason blamed Meg __________ stealing his bike, she became furious.
A on
B over
C about
D for
6

There was a __________ change in our relationship after the argument our friendship
was no longer the same.
A innate
B negligible
C faint
D noticeable
7 Liz gave me Bens work number but forgot to __________ where he works.
A claim
B suggest
C mention
D chat
8

It took my sister some time to get used to living on an island, but __________ she began
to like it.
A initially
B instantly
C eventually
D constantly
9

After careful consideration, weve come to the __________ that we cant afford to move
house.
A intention
B expectation
C conclusion
D prediction
10 Hes incredibly __________! Hed rather make a mistake than take someone elses
advice.
A emotional
B frustrated
C sincere
D stubborn
Exercise 2
Use the word in capitals at the end of each line to form a word which completes the
sentence correctly.
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5

There were no ____________ to the plan so I went ahead and made all
the necessary arrangements.
Trying to work with so many ____________ at home can be very
frustrating.
On the day of the ____________ everyone goes out to vote.
Why are you so ____________ of Susan? Why dont you trust her?
They wont let you into the club if youre ____________ dressed that
is, if youre not wearing a tie.

OBJECT
DISTRACT
ELECT
SUSPICION
APPROPRIATE

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Exercise 3
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word given but do not change it. Use between two and five words, including the
word given.
1 Well, think about the advantages: if you dont pass your driving test, you wont have to buy
a car!
bright
Well, _____________________ : if you dont pass your driving test, you wont have to buy a
car!
2 I dont care which film you go to. Im not coming anyway!
bothered
I _____________________ which film you go to. Im not coming anyway!
3 Are you sure Mike is old enough to take care of a pet?
look
Are you sure Mike is old enough _____________________ pet?
4 My son communicates with his girlfriend in New York by email.
keeps
My son _____________________ his girlfriend in New York by email.
5 Can we meet whenever its convenient to discuss the details of the trip?
convenience
Can we meet _____________________ to discuss the details of the trip?
Exercise 4

Choose the preposition that best completes each sentence below.

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5

The trip to the mountains was great, but I picked on / up / off a terrible cold on our way
back.
The schools decision to change the date of the school dance brought over / round /
about many complaints.
I was sure the blue car was Karens, but in the end it turned on / off / out Id made a
mistake.
Children come up with / into / to incredible excuses when theyre late for school.
Parents are not always right and they should back off / down / up when they realise
theyve made a mistake.