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GCAS Exam - 2
GCAS Exam - 2
Henry: Hi Miranda. Yes, it was good, but I always feel tired on Mondays because... (ok)
2. A) in B) on C) at
3. A) do B) make C) practise
4. A) am doing B) do C) does
Miranda: You need to hurry. The class starts at eight o’clock! Why didn’t you do it last night? (ok)
5. A) on B) in C) at
6. A) am B) was C) were
Miranda: Oh I understand. There was a lot of homework. I finished mine because I'm going to
Montreal this weekend. It'll be my first time. I am very happy today! (ok)
7. A) be B) am C) was D) is
Henry: I love Montreal. I go there once a month to visit my cousin Lucy. (ok)
8. A) am going B) go C) to go
9. A) more B) very C) to
Henry: Yes, that’s true. I still prefer Montreal, but Lucy doesn’t.
Miranda: Yes. You should come with me! There are many tickets left, so if you hurry, you can get
one. (ok)
Miranda: I’m taking the bus. I don’t like buses but I love Montreal. (ok)
Anabel: Hi Josh! I'm so excited! I'm just going to book a holiday to Asia. Josh: Oh great. I have ___
to Asia before, so I can help you with recommendations about what to visit.
5. A) in B) on C) at D) for
Josh: I’m not sure. I’ll __ on the internet to find out... (ok)
...but I think you ____ to get a flight and then a boat, so you need about a day. (ok)
Anabel: Wow. That's far. Anyway, I’m sure I ___ a great time. (ok)
Josh: I would like to go with you, but I don’t have ___ money at the moment... (ok)
Josh: I guess. I am nervous, I'm going to ___ my driving test next week. I hope I pass Anabel. (ok)
Famous Person: Yes, I am. But my family ____ here in Canada since 1980.
I love Paris – it is the most beautiful city I’ve ___ been to, and also, nobody knows I am famous in
Canada so I have privacy there.
Interviewer: And can you speak French? Famous Person: No, however, I always carry my French
phrase book ____ I need it.
Or, if I can't find it, I usually ask someone to ____ me a favour and help me.
Interviewer: But visiting France so much, you ____ need to depend on a phrasebook!
Famous Person: Yes, maybe. Well, I’m _____ now, so if you don’t mind, I’d like to stop this
interview and go to my hotel room to rest.
Albert: Good thanks. Do you need help with that job you're doing? Maria: No, it’s OK, but thanks
___.
Maria: If you ___ it earlier, I would’ve accepted, but I’m almost finished now.
Albert: Wow! That's nice. Well, don't forget ___ travel insurance if you're going abroad.
Maria: Yes, I agree. I ___ on the internet for a cheap deal but I haven't found one yet. Do you want
to come with me?
8. A) have been looking B) looking C) will be looking D) had been looked
Albert: I’d like to, but I can’t. My brother needs ___ to his house and feed his cats for a few days.
He and his wife are taking a romantic holiday.
9. A) that I go B) me going C) me go D) me to go
Last time I looked after someone's cats I was ___ annoyed that I didn't want to see another cat for
a long time!
A) should have refused B) must refuse C) couldn't refuse D) must have refused
Maria: Yeah, and what ___ me about cats is that they're very uncaring and independent! I
definitely prefer dogs.
After just two days, I ___ trying to understand how to take care of this mysterious animals.
The idea of a picnic in Toronto's Hyde Park really ___ to many people, but they should beware.
I wish I ___ to tell you this story, but I want to warn everyone of the dangers of having picnics! One
day, I decided to take my wife’s parents for a picnic in Hyde Park.
I remember ___ the weather report that morning, and the weather forecast was good, so we
made lots of delicious food and champagne cocktails.
However, our plans suffered a ___ when they told us that they were on a diet...
...and this ___ us the impression that they wanted healthy food instead of cake and champagne.
5. A) showed B) gave C) made D) had
As soon as we ___, it started raining, and we all had to run to stay dry.
7. A) have sat down B) sat down C) will have sad down D) would sit down
However, we didn’t have time to collect all the food and the picnic blanket, and, ___ the rain, the
food was ruined.
Trying to carry on with our picnic in such terrible conditions was ___.
9. A) out of touch B) beyond the reach C) off the point D) out of the question
11. A) wouldn’t have done B) had not done C) have not done D) would not done
I ___ recommend never going for a picnic in Hyde Park with your in-laws...
If everything goes well, your picnic will be ___ less stressful than ours.
We want to have another picnic, but for some reason, we still haven't got ___ to it yet.
1. I met my friend at school, where our friendship began. His name is Andrés, he has always
supported me at various times in my life.
2. He is taller than me, he has black hair and is a little overweight, he has green eyes and
white skin, he is kind, modest and intelligent.
3. The Internet is a useful and easily accessible tool for all people, where we can search for
different topics, however, we must be careful when researching, I believe that the correct
use of the Internet will help people learn new things every day.
4. I would say that politics in my country is going through a tough time, where inequality
occurs in small towns or far from big cities, this creates insecurity, which is why people
demand solutions and ask the government for solutions.
5. My parents organized a surprise party, where they invited close friends and family, they
bought a cake, and offered snacks, when they were singing during my birthday, it was a
very special moment for me, because the people I love were together for my celebration.
6. I would say that my family is the most important to me, they have always supported me,
since I made the decision to study English in another country, they have always believed in
my dream of having a better job and professional opportunities.
7. The government creates different programs in to improve the living conditions of the
people, one of the programs that I remember is "farm aid" where the government helps
agricultural workers with inputs for their lands and teaching care for the environment.
8. I would say that mountain biking for me is one of the most special things I have
experienced, because I have seen unique landscapes and made good friends in recent
years.
1.Bestfiend -> Who is your best friend?
My best friend is Andrés, which I met at school, he has always supported me at different times in
my life.
2.Describe best friend -> How is your best friend?/what does he look like? /what’s he like?/
APPEARENCE
He is taller than me, he has black hair and is a little overweight, he has green eyes and white skin,
he is kind, modest and intelligent.
3.Internet -> What is your opinion about the use of the Internet and its importance?
In my opinion, the Internet is a useful and easily accessible tool for all people, where we can
search for different topics, however, we must be careful when researching, I believe that, the
correct use of the Internet will help people learn new things nowadays.
4.Politican -> What is your opinion about the political situation in your country?
I would say that, politics in my country is going through a difficult time, where inequality occurs in
small towns or far from big cities, this creates insecurity, that is why people demand solutions and
ask the government for solutions.
5.Birthday -> How did I celebrate your last birthday?
My parents organized a surprise party, where they invited close friends and family, they bought a
cake, and offered snacks and cold drinks, when they were singing during my birthday, it was a very
special moment for me, because the people I love were together for my birthday.
6.Family -> Why is your family important?
I would say that, my family is the most important to me, they have always supported me, since I
made the decision to study English in another country, they have always believed in my dream of
having a better job and professional opportunities.
7.Country culture-> How does the government help in cultural programs?
In my opinion, the government has created programs to improve the living conditions of the
people, one of the programs that I remember is "farm aid" where the government helps
agricultural workers with inputs for their lands and teaching care for the environment.
8.like sport -> What kind of sports do you like?
I would say that, mountain biking for me, is one of the most special things I have experienced,
because I have seen unique landscapes and made good friends in recent years.