“Bustling” means ..... eg a bustling town.
lively and full of people
We are responsible ……. them.
of
for
by
about
Jake gazed/glimpsed in admiration at Tom in his smart new uniform.
glimpsed
gazed
Which of these ARE a feature of formal writing.
Contractions - don’t etc
Indirect questions
Use of “I” except in the conclusion.
Colloquialisms eg “stuff”
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To conclude =
to sump up
to sum up
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Do you enjoy learning languages or do you prefer other topics?
...
You play golf on a golf ...........
course
This year there are ......... people in the school.
fewer
less
I hope we can …………. time together soon.
pass some
spend
It says £5.60 on the label but you’ve ........ me £6.50
charged
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A film that has a similar story and title to a film made earlier.
follower
second
sequel
triology
I’m really looking forward to _________ on holiday this summer.
going
In an FCE essay I need to write ___ paragraphs.
5
3
6
4
A hard hat worn by cyclists and motorcyclists.
Helmet
In the speaking exam is it ok to say “and something like that”?
God, no!
Our organism …… by pollution.
is being damage
is damaged
is being damaged
Which is correct?
Tipe
Type
Little children who have just started walking are called…..
toodlers
toddlers
Despite ........... Tom failed the exam.
he studied a lot
he study a lot
studying a lot
he was studying a lot
Do you wish you could travel more?
...
No, it’s not a sweet dish. It’s got salt and a few herbs in it.
sour
savoury
spicy
salty
I keep telling you you’re _________ (weigh) : those trousers are far too tight for you now!!
overweight
You should revise a lot for your exams. BETTER. You ................... for your exams.
had better revise a lot
Ok so let’s take the parcel’s ........... (measure).
measurements
SURPRISE! Free points
...
...... people
Many
Much
Should you use “...” in the FCE writing exam.
ABSOLUTELY NOT
Are you going to take up a new course in the future?
...
For rock climbing you need a lot of upper body ________ (strong)
Strength
Which is correct?
Opportunity
Oportunity
Correct this “overweight childs”
Overweight childrens
Overweight children
Overweigth childs
This exercise is much easier than the last one. NEARLY. This exercise ________ the last one.
isn’t nearly easy
isn’t nearly as easy as
isn’t nearly as difficult than
isn’t nearly as difficult as
Sensitive means....
gets upset easily
does things correctly
Sales have shown a marked __________ (improve) in the second half of the year.
improvement
Most people ....... very happy when they go on holiday.
are
is
What do you normally do to keep busy in your free time?
...
Which is correct?
Theirselves
Themselves
Naomi is the girl who lent me a ruler during the exam. WHOSE. Naomi is the girl ................... during the exam.
whose ruler I borrowed
Only five seconds separated the winner from the _________ in this year’s marathon.
opponent
failure
loser
Runner-up
Which is the best collocation: to ...... sport.
go
practice
play
do
There’s rather a lot of fat on these chips.
bland
sickly
greasy
crunchy
Eleanor is clearly proud of her achievements.(pride) Eleanor clearly ___________ her achievements.
proud
I’d prefer to walk than catch a bus. RATHER. I ..................... catch a bus.
‘d rather walk than
If it’s not working, take it back to the shop. They have to replace ....... goods.
faulty
Which is correct?
These people
This people
Which is correct?
abits
habits
It’s important to take good care ……. children.
of
by
with
about
Social media has a great impact …… people today.
in
for
of
on
Sorry about the noise - this carrot’s just so fresh.
bitter
savoury
crunchy
spicy
In spite of being very clever Alejandro was rather lazy. ALTHOUGH. ............ very clever Alejandro was rather lazy.
Although he was
He was although
Although being
I have to do ………..
a work
a job
some work
Which is correct?
Interested
Interesed
Which is correct?
Typical
Tipical
Sushi is often made with rice and .......... fish.
crud
raw
smelly
crude
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Which is correct?
Livestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestile
Lyfestyle
Which is correct?
Nowadays
Nowdays
We must ………. strong.
be
to be
You don’t have to change …..
nothing
anything
The story of a film.
scene
screenplay
plot
cast
Which is correct?
Entretainment
Entreteiment
Entertainment
Entrainment
Which is correct?
The youth of today.
The youth of now.
My boyfriend says I’m _________ (beauty)
beautiful
I’ve never really enjoyed ________ sport.
taking up
going in
doing
making
How often do you work out in your free time?
...
The place where you stay when you go camping is a _________.
campsite
camp
camping
I like seeing groups play ____ concert.
in
I went to New York ......
last year
the last year
I’ve never been fond ____ rap music.
of
If you were going to travel the world, would you prefer to do it alone or with friends?
...
The ______ family.
whole
hole
Young people
prefers
preffers
prefer
preffer
A long period of time without rain is a .............
drought
The place where you park you car when you go shopping is a ________
park
car park
carwash
parking
Have you done anything fun in the last few weeks?
...
Many people ……….. with you.
agrees
agree
What’s the correct spelling?
Embarrasment
Embarrassment
Embarasment
Embarassment
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Oh dear!! You obviously __________ (understand) when I set the homework.
Misunderstood
Dull means .....
boring
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The opposite of deep is?
steep
low
Shallow
wide
What’s a good way to start the conversation part of the FCE speaking?
Shall we start with the...
Make silly noises
Say nothing
Shall I start
Do you like my tie? I bought it in the January ........
sales
Choose the correct expression
One day a week
Once a week
You ski on a ski .........
slope
A short sudden period of rain is a. ............
shower
A synonym of “should” that makes you look clever in an Fce exam is _______
could
ought to
would
must
Correct this sentence “despite all the food is good at the party we didn’t eat much”
Despite all the food are good.
Despite all the food being good
I want to go to the cinema …….. my friend.
wiht
whit
with
Let’s measure the parcel. First the _________ (long)
Length
I’m thinking …… the summer.
about
on
at
in
I would like to know ….. one you like best.
wich
with
witch
which
To let someone down means ....
to disappoint someone
We usually use ........ in positive sentences eg He has .......... friends.
a lot of
many
much
Jake peered/stared wide-eyed in horror at the cut on his arm.
stared
We are expecting over 300 surfers to take _____ in this year’s surfing championship.
over
place
up
part
We need help with the ………
childrens
childs
children
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