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Vocabulary and Use your English

Choose the correct answers.
a ribbon b
1 It’s no surprise the company has gone . It had been
dream c
losing money for years.
ladder
a bankrupt d towel
b faulty
c remot
e
d dusty
2 Millie works without taking a break as she
really loves her job.
a tirelessly
b traditionally
c tiringly
d likely
3 You’ll have to work your off to get promoted
in this company.
a chances
b passion
c socks
d rags
4 She became known the ‘Queen of Pop’.
a in
b fro
m
c to
d as
5 Since Martha left her job, the boss has had trouble
finding someone suitable to take her .
a expedition
b partnership
c mind
d place
6 When we found out how dishonest William was, we
never business with him again.
a did
b made
c set
d took
7 Do you know who the richest woman the planet
is?
a at
b in
c on
d fro
m
8 I was ready to throw in the when they refused to
publish my first book.

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 9 The computer website made a huge

from online sales for its owner.

a message
b failure
c pay rise
d profit
10 Natalie dreams becoming a famous dancer.
a to
b at
c of
d from
11 She trained hard daily and was to win
the gold medal.
a devoted
b determined
c accomplished
d renowned
12 Avatar was a huge . Millions of people saw
it around the world.
a loss
b blockbuster
c message
d flop
13 Do you believe having lots of expensive

makes a person happy?

a fortunes
b accomplishments
c possessions
d steps
14 Judy is a very woman. She never talks
about her achievements.
a infamous
b faulty
c best-selling
d modest
15 I don’t think anyone has a truly character.
Nobody is perfect!
a flawless
b rough
c stubborn
d arrogant
16 The non-profit organisation bought some
where they are going to build a hospital.
a drive
b land
c jewellery
d wealth

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 17 Rosemary’s natural as an artist was obvious. She 19 Justin is an up and musician who’s sure to
became successful in no time. set the world on fire.
a gift a daring
b goal b coming
c vision c tiring
d present d leading
18 Polly has set her on becoming a surgeon. 20 Ian used to feel like a failure, but now he’s more
She’s a very determined young lady. since he got a new job.
a fantasies a perfect
b dreams b self-confident
c sights c celebrated
d riches d valuable

Grammar
Choose the correct answers.
1 They don’t to hand in the project until next week.
a can
b need
c must
d be able
2 You be late for the job interview. It won’t make
a good impression.
a don’t have to
b mustn’t
c needn’t
d might not
3 you ask Tom to come into my office for
a moment, please?
a Must
b Should
c Could
d Need
4 It be a very difficult operation. They’ve been
in surgery for three hours.
a can
b would
c must
d is able to
5 I use your mobile phone, please? Mine
needs recharging.
a May
b Must
c Should
d Would
6 John into partnership with his wife’s brother, but
I’m not certain.
a should have gone
b needn’t go
c has to go
d might have gone
7 You your own business until you’re sure that you’ll
have enough customers.
a couldn’t have started
b might not start
c mustn’t have started
d shouldn’t start

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8 Jane arrived so early for the conference as none

of the speakers were there yet.
a can’t have
b needn’t have
c would have d
has to
9 Most children learn how to use computers
very quickly.
a are able to
b could have
c must
d would
10 work late again today?
a You must
b May you
c You need to
d Do you have to
11 You go out tonight if you prefer to stay home.
a mustn’t
b don’t have to
c wouldn’t
d can’t
12 Tracy become a manager if she’d stayed with
the company.
a can
b could have
c has to
d was able to
13 You for me if you want to leave now. I’ll take
a taxi later.
a couldn’t wait
b mustn’t have waited
c aren’t able to wait
d needn’t wait
14 Yes, of course you check your emails on
my laptop.
a can
b would
c should have
d may have

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15 You to be more careful. You keep 18 You really watch this DVD. It’s so funny.
losing important papers. a must
a should
b might
b are
c would
able c
d have
must
d ought 19 Andy us his opinion at the meeting, but he
16 My keys aren’t in my bag. I them on my was off sick.
desk. a must give
a was able to leave b may give
b could have left c would have given
c would leave d was able to give
d would have left 20 It must really hard for them to set up a
17 What do you think? take the job? business in a foreign country.
a Should I a to be
b Would I b have been
c Am I able c can be
d Do I have d was

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