- Take your time to write the essay: don't just write the first thing that crosses your ______.   mind

- Teachers are reporting a rise in extremist views and conspiracy theories among pupils, which will worsen unless schools equip them with training and resources to tackle dangerous thinking and ideologies. According to a recent interview, the government's approach to dealing with extremism is too focused on identifying and reporting pupils thought to be at risk of radicalisation, rather than teaching pupils how to reject and discuss hateful views and ideologies. Also, the teaching against extremism in UK schools appears to be "highly variable" and sometimes "superficial" with teachers in a "babysitter" role. (The Guardian, Sept 7 2021; adapted)
 
"tackle" in this context means   deal with

- Teachers are reporting a rise in extremist views and conspiracy theories among pupils, which will worsen unless schools equip them with training and resources to tackle dangerous thinking and ideologies. According to a recent interview, the government's approach to dealing with extremism is too focused on identifying and reporting pupils thought to be at risk of radicalisation, rather than teaching pupils how to reject and discuss hateful views and ideologies. Also, the teaching against extremism in UK schools appears to be "highly variable" and sometimes "superficial" with teachers in a "babysitter" role. (The Guardian, Sept 7 2021; adapted)
 
According to a recent interview, hateful ideologies may decrease   if schools teach pupils how to deal with them

- Teachers must be patient and _____ to their learners' needs.   sensitive

- Teachers who are whiteboard enthusiasts believe that, by increasing engagement and motivation, the boards are making a difference to the pupils they teach. They describe working with pupils who are more interested, who actively participate and, at the very least, are more inclined to show up for classes where the whiteboard is used. And yet the statistical evidence suggests that difference is not carried through to testing and assessment. (The Guardian, June 20 2006; adapted)
 
"show up for" in this context means   attend

- Tell _____ about the holiday   me

- Telling lies never....   Pays.

- Text comprehension If the thought of fractions or equations makes you break out in a cold sweat, you are not alone. Maths anxiety - a negative emotional reaction to mathematics - is a global phenomenon, impeding maths achievement regardless of where people live. It is not only a child's own maths anxiety that affects their performance but that of their peers: recent research suggests that in about half of the countries under investigation the average level of maths anxiety within the same school or classroom predicts individual students' maths achievement, independently of their own anxiety levels. (The Guardian, Feb 7 2022; adapted)
 
Maths anxiety   affects the performance of the entire class

- Text comprehension Teachers who are whiteboard enthusiasts believe that, by increasing engagement and motivation, the whiteboards are making a difference to the pupils. They believe that pupils are more interested and work better in class. And yet the statistical evidence suggests that difference is not carried through to testing and assessment. Given this paradox, Leo Sietniekas - a training specialist at Hull University's Centre for Educational Studies - wonders if it is right to try linking the benefits of whiteboards to attainment. (The Guardian, June 20 2006; adapted)
 
According to Mr. Sietniekas, whiteboards   do not help pupils achieve better results

- Thank you for flying with us. We hope you had a pleasant ______ . We wish you a nice stay in Rome.   Journey

- Thank you for sending us useful information about your financial services, _______ we are greatly interested in.   which

- That flat is less expensive _____ this house   than

- That is the train ... I am going to be on when I go to Paris.   which

- That red wine is not to be paired with seafood is nearly a religious dogma among connoisseurs. Their reason is that the combination usually results in a strong and unpleasant fishy aftertaste. The traditional explanation for the bad pairing is based on the presence of tannins - chemicals that make red wines taste dry and cause the mouth to contract. Yet, every now and again, a tannin-rich red wine that does go well with seafood turns up. (Adapted from The Economist, Oct 31 2009)
 
Red wine is not traditionally served with fish because   the combination leaves a bad taste in the mouth

- That stupid dog ....... all day long.   is always barking

- That theory will never hold water.   Quella teoria non reggerà mai.

- That's a good question but I need ... to think about it.   time

- That's a good question but I need ________ to think about it.   time

- That's better I've got a clearer ........   view now

- The "Mayor of London" is a ....   Person.

- The "Political Impartiality in Schools" guidance, published by the Department for Education on Thursday, asks schools to think carefully when planning lessons and choosing class materials. It aims to help teachers cover complex topics, such as the history of the British Empire or the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, without pushing one political view over another. This means that where teachers present controversial political views in a lesson, they must offer a balanced overview of opposing views. There is also a warning against teachers expressing their own views. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi says no subject should be off limits, but teaching must be impartial. (Adapted from BBC News, 17 Feb 2022)
 
The "Political Impartiality in Schools" guidance   asks British schools to cover controversial issues neutrally

- The ... "flying saucers" were seen in 1947 by an American pilot.   first

- The ____ you are wearing ____ dirty.   clothes / are

- The Academy Awards, known as the Oscars, is an annual ceremony organized to honor excellence in the film industry. For actors and directors, receiving an Oscar is considered the greatest recognition of their work. The Oscars are overseen by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, a professional honorary society involved in all aspects of film production with more than 6,000 members. (Adapted from Filmsite)
 
"overseen" in this context means   supervised

- The accident at 9 p.m. and the ambulance arrived within 10 minutes.   Was reported

- The almost constant usage of technology by today's young people is thought to be leading to concentration difficulties among students. Microsoft, in fact, conducted research that compared overall attention spans between the years 2000 and 2015. They found that people concentrated less, the average spans had reduced by an alarming four seconds - from twelve to eight seconds. Millennials, born at the end of the 20th century, report that they can concentrate for longer periods of time, however, if the material is engaging with visuals or a clear storyline. (Adapted from time.com 4 May 2015)
 
Attention spans   have decreased since the year 2000

- The article I was reading was about a man who ... his wife two years before.   had murdered

- The bank _____ _____ 9 a.m. every day.   opens / at

- The bank is closed because the staff ________ on strike since May.   have been

- The bank wouldn't change any money for me. I had no means of ....   Identification.

- The Bermuda Triangle is one of the world's most ambiguous geographic areas where many mysterious cases have remained unresolved. In this area, from 1945 onwards, more than a hundred airplanes and ships have vanished, and more than a thousand lives have been lost. Many of these ships and airplanes have gone missing during a normal radio conversation with their base, while others have sent extraordinary messages saying that their instruments did not function properly, or that the sky had turned yellow on a clear day, without any clarification of what was happening. (Adapted from History Channel)
 
In the Bermuda Triangle area   strange cases have occurred since 1945

- The best thing to do is to book in advance.   La cosa migliore da fare è prenotare in anticipo

- The big storms and extremely strong winds that have hit Britain this winter have brought down more than eight million trees, and the announced storms may cause further damage. Huge and ancient trees have fallen, together with their roots and the earth around them. Climate change is having a severe impact on nature and the environment, too, and measures to manage and plant trees must take weather unpredictability into account to limit such disastrous consequences. (Adapted from BBC News Feb 16, 2022)
 
Ancient trees have fallen because of   extreme weather conditions

- The book is ______ more interesting than I ______.   much / thought

- The boss was good enough to ....... my mistake.   overlook

- The brothers will ... school both together at the end of this year   finish

- The cardigan will not get ruined, if you ___________it at the right temperature.   wash

- The celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has joined hundreds of school leaders to ask the government to improve the quality of school lunches. Many believe that food quality has declined because too little money is invested in school food. Indeed, the amount of money paid daily for each child's food is £2.34, and this has remained unchanged since 2011. Moreover, students complain that there are no healthy options: some schools used to offer plenty of fruit and vegetables, but they have now stopped, and what is available these days is just junk food. (Adapted from The Guardian Jan 26, 2022)
 
The decline in the quality of school lunches   is upsetting school leaders and students

- The coffee ____ ____ good.   is / very

- The company found this proposal particularly -----------------.   Interesting

- The company is thinking about .... some managers.   Removing.

- The company spent over six million dollars on improving safety. The scheme was a big success. Now, the firm has .... accidents.   Fewer.

- The company took .... shortly after the deal.   Over.

- The cookies taste ___ .   good

- The costume designer Sandy Powell's unique "autograph suit", which was signed by more than 200 Hollywood celebrities and luminaries including Leonardo Di Caprio, Spike Lee and Billie Eilish, has been acquired by the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A). The suit, worn by Powell during the 2020 film awards ceremonies, was sold by Art Fund to save Prospect Cottage, the creative studio of Powell's friend Derek Jarman. It was bought by Edwina Dunn, the chief executive of the educational charity The Female Lead, who has given it to the V&A. (theguardian.com/artanddesign, Apr 13 2022; adapted)
 
The "authograph suit" was   bought by Dunn and then donated to a museum

- The cottage is .... fire.   On.

- The course starts _____ two weeks   in

- The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives radically, especially in social terms, and has had a significant effect on education, too. Distance and blended learning have increasingly become everyday teaching and learning spaces, which has created several challenges for educators. One of these is certainly the need for teachers to critically revisit their methodological approaches to teaching. This will help them meet their educational goals in this time of emergency. Online and blended learning   have become increasingly important in education

- The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives radically, especially in social terms, and has had a significant effect on education, too. Distance and blended learning have increasingly become everyday teaching and learning spaces, which has created several challenges for educators. One of these is certainly the need for teachers to critically revisit their methodological approaches to teaching. This will help them meet their educational goals in this time of emergency. "approaches" in this context means   teaching routines and procedures

- The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed several problematic points in education systems in different parts of the world, as well as inequalities in resources and digital equipment. This has been particularly evident in Africa, where parents and students frequently have low digital skills, limited internet access and no devices available for distance learning. As a consequence, during the 2020 lockdown many children in Africa did not have any access to education for several months. (Adapted from https://www.bbc.com/storyworks/future/)
 
During the Covid-19 pandemic in Africa   many children could not attend classes

- The Covid-19 pandemic has revealed several problematic points in education systems in different parts of the world, as well as inequalities in resources and digital equipment. This was particularly evident in Africa, where parents and students frequently have low digital skills, limited internet access and no devices available for distance learning. As a consequence, during the 2020 lockdown many children in Africa did not have any access to education for several months. (Adapted from www.bbc.com/storyworks/future/)
 
In this context "devices" means   pieces of equipment

- The debate about access to mobile phones in schools is ongoing in the UK, where more than 90% of teenagers have mobiles. A study by the London School of Economics found that in schools where mobiles were banned, the test scores of 16-year-olds improved by 6.4% - the equivalent of adding five days to the school year. Yet, there is no law in the UK prohibiting phone usage in schools: the decision is left to each school. Policies across the UK are inconsistent, ranging from outright bans at some schools to the inclusion of phones as part of lessons in others. (The Guardian, Dec 15 2017; adapted)
 
The use of mobile phones is   not uniformly regulated in UK schools

- The decorated roof of the ancient palace was ... up by four thin columns.   held

- The director _____ the employees _____ extra hours.   wants / to work

- The Director's office is ____ than ____.   larger / yours

- The discovery of a 3,000-year-old city that was lost to the sands is one of the most important archaeological findings in recent Egyptology. Uncovered in 2020, this ancient Egyptian settlement, known as Aten, has left experts amazed at the preservation of buildings and artefacts. Egyptologists hope that investigation will answer important questions about life during the reign of one of Egypt's most powerful pharaohs, Amenhotep III. Amenhotep III reigned in a period of peaceful prosperity, and built the main portions of the temple at Luxor, in Thebes. (BBC.com/travel, Feb 4 2022; adapted)
 
The 3,000-year-old city of Aten is   a newly unearthed Egyptian settlement

- The dish is normally .... at Christmas.   Eaten.

- The door of the plane is open. Is everybody ready? Ok .... jump!   Let's.

- The economy of a country often benefits from tourism. _____, there are also certain drawbacks. The cost of living goes up and goods become more expensive.   However

- The Endurance, the lost ship of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was found at the weekend at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. The ship was damaged by sea-ice and sank in 1915, forcing Shackleton and his men to make an astonishing escape on foot and in small boats. Video of the remains show Endurance to be in remarkably good conditions, even if it has been sitting in 3 kilometres (10,000 feet) of water for over a century. The name - Endurance - is still clearly visible. (Adpated from BBC News, 9 March 2022)
 
"sitting" in this context means   lying on the sea bottom

- The Endurance, the lost ship of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, was found at the weekend at the bottom of the Weddell Sea. The ship was damaged by sea-ice and sank in 1915, forcing Shackleton and his men to make an astonishing escape on foot and in small boats. Video of the remains show Endurance to be in remarkable condition, even if it has been sitting in 3 kilometres (10,000 feet) of water for over a century. The name - Endurance - is still clearly visible. (Adpated from BBC News, 9 March 2022)
 
The Endurance was   found in excellent condition after more than a hundred years

- The engine is still working; so far so good.   Il motore funziona ancora; fino ad ora è andata bene

- The European Commission recognises that violence in sport _____ to concern spectators in major sport events.   seems

- The European Commission yesterday issued a harsh warning to businesses seeking to run cartels by fining eight vitamin producers a total of 855 million Euros (£530 million) for fixing prices for almost a decade. Roche, the Swiss drugs group, was fined 462 million in the highest award to date imposed by the EU on a single company for market abuse. BASF, the German chemical group, was fined 296 million for its part in the cartel, which was known as Vitamins Inc and was exposed in 1999. Both BASF, which described its fine as "inappropriately high", and Roche are considering an appeal. Competition experts said the huge fines underlined the EU's commitment to crackdown on restrictive business practices. Aventis, the French drugs group, escaped fines in connection to two vitamins in return for co-operating with inquiries. Samantha Mobley, EU competition partner at the law firm Baker & McKenzie, said: "It is the first time a company has achieved a 100 per cent reduction in a fine, illustrating the EU's commitment to encourage whistle-blowers". A "law firm" deals with....   Legal matters.

- The European Commission yesterday issued a harsh warning to businesses seeking to run cartels by fining eight vitamin producers a total of 855 million Euros (£530 million) for fixing prices for almost a decade. Roche, the Swiss drugs group, was fined 462 million in the highest award to date imposed by the EU on a single company for market abuse. BASF, the German chemical group, was fined 296 million for its part in the cartel, which was known as Vitamins Inc and was exposed in 1999. Both BASF, which described its fine as "inappropriately high", and Roche are considering an appeal. Competition experts said the huge fines underlined the EU's commitment to crackdown on restrictive business practices. Aventis, the French drugs group, escaped fines in connection to two vitamins in return for co-operating with inquiries. Samantha Mobley, EU competition partner at the law firm Baker & McKenzie, said: "It is the first time a company has achieved a 100 per cent reduction in a fine, illustrating the EU's commitment to encourage whistle-blowers". According to BASF, the fine was "inappropriately high". In other words,....   It was far too high.

- The European Commission yesterday issued a harsh warning to businesses seeking to run cartels by fining eight vitamin producers a total of 855 million Euros (£530 million) for fixing prices for almost a decade. Roche, the Swiss drugs group, was fined 462 million in the highest award to date imposed by the EU on a single company for market abuse. BASF, the German chemical group, was fined 296 million for its part in the cartel, which was known as Vitamins Inc and was exposed in 1999. Both BASF, which described its fine as "inappropriately high", and Roche are considering an appeal. Competition experts said the huge fines underlined the EU's commitment to crackdown on restrictive business practices. Aventis, the French drugs group, escaped fines in connection to two vitamins in return for co-operating with inquiries. Samantha Mobley, EU competition partner at the law firm Baker & McKenzie, said: "It is the first time a company has achieved a 100 per cent reduction in a fine, illustrating the EU's commitment to encourage whistle-blowers". "Roche was fined" means....   Roche was penalised.

- The European Commission yesterday issued a harsh warning to businesses seeking to run cartels by fining eight vitamin producers a total of 855 million Euros (£530 million) for fixing prices for almost a decade. Roche, the Swiss drugs group, was fined 462 million in the highest award to date imposed by the EU on a single company for market abuse. BASF, the German chemical group, was fined 296 million for its part in the cartel, which was known as Vitamins Inc and was exposed in 1999. Both BASF, which described its fine as "inappropriately high", and Roche are considering an appeal. Competition experts said the huge fines underlined the EU's commitment to crackdown on restrictive business practices. Aventis, the French drugs group, escaped fines in connection to two vitamins in return for co-operating with inquiries. Samantha Mobley, EU competition partner at the law firm Baker & McKenzie, said: "It is the first time a company has achieved a 100 per cent reduction in a fine, illustrating the EU's commitment to encourage whistle-blowers". "A harsh warning" is ....   A severe warning.

- The European Commission yesterday issued a harsh warning to businesses seeking to run cartels by fining eight vitamin producers a total of 855 million Euros (£530 million) for fixing prices for almost a decade. Roche, the Swiss drugs group, was fined 462 million in the highest award to date imposed by the EU on a single company for market abuse. BASF, the German chemical group, was fined 296 million for its part in the cartel, which was known as Vitamins Inc and was exposed in 1999. Both BASF, which described its fine as "inappropriately high", and Roche are considering an appeal. Competition experts said the huge fines underlined the EU's commitment to crackdown on restrictive business practices. Aventis, the French drugs group, escaped fines in connection to two vitamins in return for co-operating with inquiries. Samantha Mobley, EU competition partner at the law firm Baker & McKenzie, said: "It is the first time a company has achieved a 100 per cent reduction in a fine, illustrating the EU's commitment to encourage whistle-blowers". According to the second paragraph of the passage, vitamin producers were....   Punished.

- The exam results will be published any _________ now.   time

- The examination was ______ difficult ______ I expected.   less / than

- The fallout from the global slowdown in the airline industry is still casting a shadow over airline suppliers, despite the resurgence of budget airlines. L Gardner, the engineering company, said yesterday that it had got rid of its final dividend and would cut 250 staff in the face of uncertain short-term prospects after the events of September 11. The supplier to Boeing and Rolls-Royce said that it would cut about 10 per cent of its workforce in a cost-cutting drive, announced last month, to pre-empt lower business levels. The group, which generates two-thirds of its income from making aircraft components, also said it felt that it was inappropriate to pay a dividend. Brett Welch, the finance director, said the cost-cutting exercise would help the company when the airline industry returned to normality. Separately, Ryanair, the no-frills Republic of Ireland airline, is expected to confirm Frankfurt as its second European hub today. The move, eagerly anticipated by observers in the airlines sector, would enable the budget airline to step up its efforts to take cost-conscious business passengers from the flag carriers. A "cost-conscious passenger" wants....   Cost-effective service.

- The fallout from the global slowdown in the airline industry is still casting a shadow over airline suppliers, despite the resurgence of budget airlines. L Gardner, the engineering company, said yesterday that it had got rid of its final dividend and would cut 250 staff in the face of uncertain short-term prospects after the events of September 11. The supplier to Boeing and Rolls-Royce said that it would cut about 10 per cent of its workforce in a cost-cutting drive, announced last month, to pre-empt lower business levels. The group, which generates two-thirds of its income from making aircraft components, also said it felt that it was inappropriate to pay a dividend. Brett Welch, the finance director, said the cost-cutting exercise would help the company when the airline industry returned to normality. Separately, Ryanair, the no-frills Republic of Ireland airline, is expected to confirm Frankfurt as its second European hub today. The move, eagerly anticipated by observers in the airlines sector, would enable the budget airline to step up its efforts to take cost-conscious business passengers from the flag carriers. "A cost-cutting drive" refers to an....   Attempt to cut costs.

- The fallout from the global slowdown in the airline industry is still casting a shadow over airline suppliers, despite the resurgence of budget airlines. L Gardner, the engineering company, said yesterday that it had got rid of its final dividend and would cut 250 staff in the face of uncertain short-term prospects after the events of September 11. The supplier to Boeing and Rolls-Royce said that it would cut about 10 per cent of its workforce in a cost-cutting drive, announced last month, to pre-empt lower business levels. The group, which generates two-thirds of its income from making aircraft components, also said it felt that it was inappropriate to pay a dividend. Brett Welch, the finance director, said the cost-cutting exercise would help the company when the airline industry returned to normality. Separately, Ryanair, the no-frills Republic of Ireland airline, is expected to confirm Frankfurt as its second European hub today. The move, eagerly anticipated by observers in the airlines sector, would enable the budget airline to step up its efforts to take cost-conscious business passengers from the flag carriers. A "flag carrier" is a ....   National airline.

- The fallout from the global slowdown in the airline industry is still casting a shadow over airline suppliers, despite the resurgence of budget airlines. L Gardner, the engineering company, said yesterday that it had got rid of its final dividend and would cut 250 staff in the face of uncertain short-term prospects after the events of September 11. The supplier to Boeing and Rolls-Royce said that it would cut about 10 per cent of its workforce in a cost-cutting drive, announced last month, to pre-empt lower business levels. The group, which generates two-thirds of its income from making aircraft components, also said it felt that it was inappropriate to pay a dividend. Brett Welch, the finance director, said the cost-cutting exercise would help the company when the airline industry returned to normality. Separately, Ryanair, the no-frills Republic of Ireland airline, is expected to confirm Frankfurt as its second European hub today. The move, eagerly anticipated by observers in the airlines sector, would enable the budget airline to step up its efforts to take cost-conscious business passengers from the flag carriers. If you "step up" your efforts you will.....   Increase them.

- The fallout from the global slowdown in the airline industry is still casting a shadow over airline suppliers, despite the resurgence of budget airlines. L Gardner, the engineering company, said yesterday that it had got rid of its final dividend and would cut 250 staff in the face of uncertain short-term prospects after the events of September 11. The supplier to Boeing and Rolls-Royce said that it would cut about 10 per cent of its workforce in a cost-cutting drive, announced last month, to pre-empt lower business levels. The group, which generates two-thirds of its income from making aircraft components, also said it felt that it was inappropriate to pay a dividend. Brett Welch, the finance director, said the cost-cutting exercise would help the company when the airline industry returned to normality. Separately, Ryanair, the no-frills Republic of Ireland airline, is expected to confirm Frankfurt as its second European hub today. The move, eagerly anticipated by observers in the airlines sector, would enable the budget airline to step up its efforts to take cost-conscious business passengers from the flag carriers. If "you cast a shadow" you....   Negatively influence it.

- The fire spread through the building quickly but everybody ... ... ...   was able to escape

- The fire spread through the building quickly but everybody __________ .   was able to escape

- The firm has expanded and they want to ....... on extra staff.   take

- The first atomic bombs ____ dropped ____ Hiroshima and Nagasaki.   were / on

- The following sentence contains an unneeded word, remove it. "Ronny is such of a good guy, he always helps me.".   Of

- The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. "I have used to meet with her every day".   I used to meet her every day

- The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. "I wander why she always forget about my birthday".   I wonder why she always forgets about my birthday

- The football coach wanted to improve the ______________ fitness.   Players'.

- The garden is nice , but it isn't ____   big enough

- The garden of Sissinghurst Castle, located in Kent (England), is a popular historical site with its enclosed "garden rooms" as well as the many different types of ancient roses and plants that can be found there. The White Garden is maybe the most famous area of Sissinghurst, with its shades of white, grey and green created by the combination of carefully selected species of flowers, shrubs and trees. "shades" in this context refers to   colour intensity

- The girl is afraid ... the dog   of

- The girl is afraid ____ the dog   of

- The global campaign to gain control of plastic waste is one of the fastest-growing environmental causes. Yet, it hasn't been enough to stop the growing amount of plastic that pollutes the seas. In the next 10 years, the waste that slides into the oceans will reach 58 million tons a year. That's the "good" news-because that estimate takes into account the ambitious commitments by governments and industry to reduce plastic pollution. Without these commitments, the scenario would be almost twice as bad: 99 million tons of uncontrolled plastic waste would enter the environment by 2030. (National Geographic, 6 Oct. 2022; adapted)
 
The estimated 99 million tons of plastic waste by 2030   do not consider governments and industry's efforts

- The goods ____ delivered on time, ____ worry.   will be / don't

- The government has announced that the best way to reduce the high unemployment ................................. is to invest more on internships for young people   rate

- The growing presence of digital technology in the educational field has introduced the blended learning approach which is used in many of today's classrooms and at all levels of instruction. Without the limitations of all in-person or all online classes, this approach uses a combination of methodologies that satisfies the different learning modalities of students, whether they choose to learn in a traditional classroom or in a virtual environment. To support blended learning, teachers experiment with a lot of digital tools to develop personalized lessons and create a productive space where each learner is engaged. (Adapted from Blended Learning Organization, 4 March 2016)
 
Blended learning in educational contexts   takes into consideration a variety of learning preferences

- The higher the discount, ....   The more you save.

- The hotel ______ ______ January.   will close / in

- The house ______ a lovely garden with trees and bushes at the back   has

- The house is .... painted at the moment.   Being.

- The Immigration Act 2014 introduced a prohibition on renting flats for use as their only or main home to adults who do not have a right to stay in the UK. This is to discourage illegal immigration and stop illegal immigrants from accessing UK's finite number of flats and houses. It will also help ensure that those people who do not have the right to be in the UK cannot live a settled life here. Landlords who break this prohibition may be subject to a civil penalty. (Gov.uk, 2014, Code of Practice for Landlords, p. 6)
 
"flats" in this context means   apartments

- The Immunization Agenda 2030 (IA2030), _______ by the World Health Assembly, is a framework to save millions of lives through more equitable access to existing vaccines for people in all communities.   endorsed

- The International Energy Agency advises everyone to lower the thermostat by one degree, claiming that this might save up to 10% on heating energy (and costs). Another simple way to save money is to simply heat only the rooms you need. During the energy crisis, a speed limit of 55 miles per hour, which is the most efficient running speed for many cars, could be imposed to reduce carbon emissions. To avoid empty running, trains' top speeds and service levels could be restricted. (Adapted form BBC News, 11 March 2022)
 
The International Energy Agency   provides a range of suggestions to deal with the energy crisis

- The Isle of Wight's spring walking festival has almost 70 walks. They include Nature's Table, a guided short walk and talk around a nature reserve, exploring food sources for wildlife, and a three-day circumnavigation of the island (72 miles in total). The leading event is a walk that raises money for the island's hospice - the coast-to-coast Mountbatten Walk, from Bembridge in the east to Alum Bay in the west. There are five options: four, eight, 12.5 or 14 miles, or the full 26.5-mile route across the island. (The Guardian, Apr 7 2022; adapted)
 
"leading" in this context means   major

- The jump was such a daunting prospect that he decided _______________doing it.   Against.

- The last time I _______ my mother was 10 years ago.   saw

- The last train ______ ______ 11p.m..   leaves / at

- The long wait is over for students and academics, who return to face-to-face teaching this term, in a place that truly has the benefits of meeting in the real world. The new Marshall Building, which looks out over Lincoln's Inn Fields like a shiny white palazzo, houses some of the finest spaces that any London university has to offer. The project is the latest addition to the London School of Economics' (LSE) impressive stable of recent commissions, which comprise the Centre Building's steel-framed blocks. (The Guardian, Jan 31 2022; adapted)
 
The Marshall Building is   LSE's latest architectural project

- The man was .... for questioning.   Detained.

- The market demand is now .... due to a major slowdown.   Stagnating.

- The market demand is now _____________ due to a major slowdown.   Stagnating

- The meeting was .... to another day.   Put off.

- The milk has gone off.   Il latte non è più buono.

- The milk has gone off. It is:   Sour.

- The moment the lights went out, there were scenes of ______ .   panic

- The more the ....   Better.

- The movie starts ... 7pm.   at

- The murder was arrested ... the police.   by

- The murder was arrested ______ the police.   by

- The museum has several famous ________ by that artist.   works

- The music filled the night, ________ louder and louder.   growing

- The new Slow Ways map will soon connect every town, city and thousands of villages across Britain via walking routes. To take one example, you can explore more of West Sussex on foot now. The county is well known for its National Trails, like the 100-mile-long hills of the South Downs Way and the Seven Sisters cliff walk. The Slow Ways map can also take you from Storrington to Worthing, a 10- mile route from the South Downs to the sea via the medieval village of Findon. (BBC.com/travel, May 5 2021; adapted)
 
The Slow Ways map is   a network of walking routes across Great Britain

- The newspaper report contained ... important information.   a lot of

- The office ____ every day ____ 17:00.   closes / at

- The office ____ every day ____ 17:00.   closes / at

- The old cinema has taken____________ a new lease of life since its renovation.   On

- The opposite of dirty is:   clean

- The opposite of empty is:   full

- The opposite of safe is:   dangerous

- The opposite of to whisper is:   To shout.

- The Ouray Ice Park sits at the mouth of a narrow canyon sculpted by the Uncompahgre River. Here on the Rocky Mountains in the south-west United States, the landscape changes quickly from alpine terrain to red rock plateau. Just below the park is Ouray, a historical mining town that is now a busy hub for outdoor recreation. It is known as the "Switzerland of America", and is a favourite destination for ice climbing on waterfalls created by a small team of "ice farmers". (https://www.bbc.com/travel/, February 16 2022)
 
"busy" in this context means   crowded

- The owner of a mural, created by Banksy on the wall of a building in Wales, said he would like to give the artwork a new home in Ipswich. John Brandler bought the image of a boy, standing near a fire, shortly after it appeared on the side of a garage in Port Talbot in 2018. The art dealer said it was trapped in its current location because of complications but has said he would like to move it 270 miles (435km) to the University of Suffolk. The university has declined to comment. (Adapted from www.bbc.com, 25th January 2022)
 
The artwork by Banksy   Is difficult to move because of its location

- The owner of a mural, created by Banksy on the wall of a building in Wales, said he would like to give the artwork a new home in Ipswich. John Brandler bought the image of a boy, standing near a fire, shortly after it appeared on the side of a garage in Port Talbot in 2018. The art dealer said it was trapped in its current location because of complications but has said he would like to move it 270 miles (435km) to the University of Suffolk. The university has declined to comment. (Adapted from www.bbc.com, 25th January 2022)
 
"was trapped in ..." in this context means   could not be moved from

- The party was a return to the good old pre-covid days - _________ everybody was wearing masks.   except that

- The places ... we spent our holidays were really beautiful   where

- The places _____ we spent our holidays were really beautiful.   where

- The police _____________ issued a warrant for Adamson's arrent.   Have.

- The poor grasshopper ....... he had spent the whole summer enjoying himself singing and dancing.   confessed

- The President has just announced his ....   Resignation.

- The price of petrol will probably not come ________ for some time.   down

- The problem is becoming serious. We have to discuss ... it   on

- The protagonists of the novel Purple Hibiscus, Kambili and her brother Jaja, lead a privileged life in Enugu, Nigeria. They live in a beautiful house and attend an exclusive school. Unfortunately, things are less perfect than they appear. Their Papa is generous and well respected, but at home he is tyrannical. As the political situation in the country gets worse, the two children are sent to their aunt, where they discover a life beyond the limits of their father's authority. When they return home, tensions increase, and Kambili must find the strength to keep her family together. (Adapted from www.goodreads.com)
 
When Kambili and Jaja are sent to their aunt, they   enjoy freedom from their father's control

- The race was ....due to the bad weather.   Called off.

- The Republic of Venice moved glass furnaces to the island of Murano in the late 1200s. This was done to prevent the risk of fires in Venice and probably also to protect glassmaking art techniques. Glassmaking businesses have always been run by families for generations, and since it was males who would inherit the furnace and the craft of Venetian-style glass making, sons, not daughters, were trained into the business and its secrets from a young age. We only know of one woman, back in the 1400s, who was allowed to own and manage her own furnace. (Adapted from www.bbc.com, March 18, 2022 )
 
In the Republic of Venice   glassmaking businesses were owned and managed by men

- The results of the opinion ____ ____ unexpected.   poll / were

- The results of the test were doctored up.   I risultati dell'esame sono stati falsificati.

- The rising price of gas is in the news again. Energy, in fact, is a major issue for everyone. Heating or cooling our homes and workplaces, manufacturing the goods we all depend on or simply cooking our meals all rely on a steady supply. With all European gas prices rocketing towards the end of 2021 to ten times the prices charged in January, it is becoming increasingly urgent to find a solution. (Adapted from The Guardian 22 January 2022)
 
"rocketing" in this context means   increasing extremely quickly

- The rising price of gas is in the news again. Energy, in fact, is a major issue for everyone. Heating or cooling our homes and workplaces, manufacturing the goods we all depend on or simply cooking our meals all rely on a steady supply. With all European gas prices rocketing towards the end of 2021 to ten times the prices charged in January, it is becoming increasingly urgent to find a solution. (Adapted from The Guardian 4 January 2022)
 
The price of gas   is something that affects us all in various ways

- The river Rhine flows ... the North Sea   into

- The river Rhine flows _____ the North Sea   into

- The roads in the Alps can be quite ____ in winter.   icy

- The sales clerk forgot to give me the ____ when I paid for the radio.   receipt

- The scenery was so beautiful that it ________ my breath away.   took

- The school closures in the spring of 2020 were hard enough for students. But this winter, as the Omicron variant caused a peak in coronavirus case numbers, it seemed as if the problems would never end. Some school districts extended winter break or returned temporarily to remote learning. And some schools, already struggling with a nationwide labor shortage, were forced to cancel classes when teachers communicated they were sick. (Adapted from The New York Times, Jan 30, 2022)
 
"labor shortage" in this context means:   reduction of available teachers

- The school closures in the spring of 2020 were hard enough for students. But this winter, as the Omicron variant caused a peak in coronavirus case numbers, it seemed as if the problems would never end. Some school districts extended winter break or returned temporarily to remote learning. And some schools, already struggling with a nationwide labor shortage, were forced to cancel classes when teachers communicated they were sick. Many students are still trying to catch up with their studies after months of struggling to learn online, and some have changed schools or left school altogether. (Adapted from The New York Times, Jan 30 2022)
 
According to the text, the impact of the Omicron variant   caused schools to reorganize their teaching and demotivated students

- The shop I was telling you about is just ... the corner.   around

- The shutters were closed and the lights were switched off at my neighbours house. They _________________ on holiday.   Must have been.

- The students would have completed the task with greater care if they _______ they would be assessed on that.   had known

- The success of a really good meal is that not only must it taste good but it should also look good and thus ....... to your eye.   appeal

- The task is a lot _________ than it sounds.   easier

- The teacher encouraged her students ... to an English pen friend.   to write

- The teacher encouraged her students ______ to an English pen friend.   to write

- The Treasury Select Committee is to launch an inquiry into the planned take-over of Liffe, the London Futures exchange, by Euronext, the alliance of the Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam stock exchanges. The unusual move is thought to have been provoked by growing concern among committee members about the impact on the City of London of the £555 million cash take-over. The committee will hear evidence from Liffe and Euronext officials on December 13. It will then question officials from the London Stock Exchange, which lost out in the auction for Liffe despite tabling a higher offer. "Philip Morris switch challenged": Philip Morris, the tobacco company, has become embroiled in a dispute about its proposed name change. Altria Healthcare, a private medical billing company in America, is concerned about Philip Morris's proposed name change to Altria Group. "It is of great concern to a healthcare business to have a big tobacco and alcohol company wish to adopt an identical name," Warren Smedley, Altria Healthcare's president, said. Philip Morris said it had conducted all necessary searches and was confident that it was not in breach of any laws and would not confuse Altria Healthcare's customers. A "breach" is a(an)....   Infringement.

- The Treasury Select Committee is to launch an inquiry into the planned take-over of Liffe, the London Futures exchange, by Euronext, the alliance of the Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam stock exchanges. The unusual move is thought to have been provoked by growing concern among committee members about the impact on the City of London of the £555 million cash take-over. The committee will hear evidence from Liffe and Euronext officials on December 13. It will then question officials from the London Stock Exchange, which lost out in the auction for Liffe despite tabling a higher offer. "Philip Morris switch challenged": Philip Morris, the tobacco company, has become embroiled in a dispute about its proposed name change. Altria Healthcare, a private medical billing company in America, is concerned about Philip Morris's proposed name change to Altria Group. "It is of great concern to a healthcare business to have a big tobacco and alcohol company wish to adopt an identical name," Warren Smedley, Altria Healthcare's president, said. Philip Morris said it had conducted all necessary searches and was confident that it was not in breach of any laws and would not confuse Altria Healthcare's customers. A "take-over" is....   An acquisition.

- The Treasury Select Committee is to launch an inquiry into the planned take-over of Liffe, the London Futures exchange, by Euronext, the alliance of the Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam stock exchanges. The unusual move is thought to have been provoked by growing concern among committee members about the impact on the City of London of the £555 million cash take-over. The committee will hear evidence from Liffe and Euronext officials on December 13. It will then question officials from the London Stock Exchange, which lost out in the auction for Liffe despite tabling a higher offer. "Philip Morris switch challenged": Philip Morris, the tobacco company, has become embroiled in a dispute about its proposed name change. Altria Healthcare, a private medical billing company in America, is concerned about Philip Morris's proposed name change to Altria Group. "It is of great concern to a healthcare business to have a big tobacco and alcohol company wish to adopt an identical name," Warren Smedley, Altria Healthcare's president, said. Philip Morris said it had conducted all necessary searches and was confident that it was not in breach of any laws and would not confuse Altria Healthcare's customers. An "alliance" is....   Partnership.

- The Treasury Select Committee is to launch an inquiry into the planned take-over of Liffe, the London Futures exchange, by Euronext, the alliance of the Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam stock exchanges. The unusual move is thought to have been provoked by growing concern among committee members about the impact on the City of London of the £555 million cash take-over. The committee will hear evidence from Liffe and Euronext officials on December 13. It will then question officials from the London Stock Exchange, which lost out in the auction for Liffe despite tabling a higher offer. "Philip Morris switch challenged": Philip Morris, the tobacco company, has become embroiled in a dispute about its proposed name change. Altria Healthcare, a private medical billing company in America, is concerned about Philip Morris's proposed name change to Altria Group. "It is of great concern to a healthcare business to have a big tobacco and alcohol company wish to adopt an identical name," Warren Smedley, Altria Healthcare's president, said. Philip Morris said it had conducted all necessary searches and was confident that it was not in breach of any laws and would not confuse Altria Healthcare's customers. Which sentence is true:   Philip Morris has ruffled some feathers by choosing the name Altria Group.

- The Treasury Select Committee is to launch an inquiry into the planned take-over of Liffe, the London Futures exchange, by Euronext, the alliance of the Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam stock exchanges. The unusual move is thought to have been provoked by growing concern among committee members about the impact on the City of London of the £555 million cash take-over. The committee will hear evidence from Liffe and Euronext officials on December 13. It will then question officials from the London Stock Exchange, which lost out in the auction for Liffe despite tabling a higher offer. "Philip Morris switch challenged": Philip Morris, the tobacco company, has become embroiled in a dispute about its proposed name change. Altria Healthcare, a private medical billing company in America, is concerned about Philip Morris's proposed name change to Altria Group. "It is of great concern to a healthcare business to have a big tobacco and alcohol company wish to adopt an identical name," Warren Smedley, Altria Healthcare's president, said. Philip Morris said it had conducted all necessary searches and was confident that it was not in breach of any laws and would not confuse Altria Healthcare's customers. "Philip Morris has become embroiled". In other words,....   PM has become entangled.

- The trip was disastrous. If only we ______________ to stay at home!   had decided

- The two presidents hugged ................................. and declared eternal friendship between their two nations.   each other

- The UK Department for Education (DfE) estimates that 22% of state school pupils, or more than 1.7 million, were "persistently absent" in the 2021 autumn term. That appears to agree with data showing that hundreds of thousands of children were absent from school with confirmed and suspected cases of Covid-19. However, the DfE also estimates that overall attendance rates in primary state schools are returning to normal - 95% in February - and just 0.7% of pupils absent for Covid- related reasons on 3 March, compared with 2.2% in February. (The Guardian, March 9 2022; adapted)
 
In the 2021 autumn term   school attendance was down to around 80%

- The view from the top of the mountain is ....   Breathtaking.

- The weekly newspaper The Economist offers an online course on effective business writing starting on 1st July. Participants will attend six modules, including writing clear persuasive sentences, making data interesting, and choosing words that work. The course will be taught by Lane Greene. Lane writes authoritative comments for The Economist. He is the author of two books on language (Talk on the Wild Side and You Are What You Speak) and won the Journalism Award from the Linguistic Society of America (LSA) in 2017. (https://getsmarter.economist.com/, accessed Apr14 2022; adapted)
 
Lane Green   won the LSA prize because of his work as a journalist

- The William Morris Gallery, located at Water House in north London, opened in 1950. It contains nine different thematic galleries dedicated to Morris' multifaceted work as an artist, displaying paintings, ceramics, books and textiles. One of the galleries also gives visitors the opportunity to actively gain an understanding of the process required to design and create printed fabrics and other materials, while another gallery is dedicated to Morris' passion for storytelling. In this context "galleries" are   rooms for displaying artworks

- The William Morris Gallery, located at Water House in north London, opened in 1950. It contains nine different thematic galleries dedicated to Morris' multifaceted work as an artist, displaying paintings, ceramics, books and textiles. One of the galleries also gives visitors the opportunity to actively gain an understanding of the process required to design and create printed textiles and other materials, while another gallery is dedicated to Morris' passion for storytelling. In the William Morris' Gallery visitors can   learn about Morris' work and the process of creating textiles

- The word 'news' comes from the late 1300s from the French word 'nouvelle'. News is simply new information about something that has happened. It is unusual in English because the word 'new' is an adjective, but 'news' is not an adjective, it is a noun, an uncountable noun, and even though it has an S, it is singular. (Adapted from BBC Learning English, May 20 2020)
 
"unusual" in this context means   uncommon

- There .... a considerable amount of consolidation among suppliers.   Has been.

- There are ... five million people in Scotland, and Edinburgh is ... most famous city.   about/its

- There are ____ eggs in the fridge.   some

- There are _____ extra pens _____ the table.   some / on

- There are _______ five million people in Scotland, and Edinburgh is _______ most famous city.   about/its

- There are four________ in this photo   men

- There are many language schools in UK, but the areas in which they are most concentrated are the south coast of England, London, Oxford and Cambridge. Some schools belong to major national or international chains, others are independent; some language schools are big, others small, some are permanent, above all those offering courses in business English, others just appear during the main school holidays. (Adapted from Lingua Press)
 
"above all" in this context means   especially

- There are many reasons behind youth violence. Sometimes, children and teenagers who attack their classmates at school lack love and attention at home. Even sweet, shy children may participate in violent activities because they wish to be accepted by their classmates. Victims are often too afraid to talk about their negative experiences with parents or teachers, and this contributes to the problem. Adults, usually, become aware that something is wrong when they notice significant changes in a child's behaviour. In this context, "contributes to" means   exaggerates

- There are many reasons behind youth violence. Sometimes, children and teenagers who attack their classmates at school lack love and attention at home. Even sweet, shy children may participate in violent activities because they wish to be accepted by their classmates. Victims are often too afraid to talk about their negative experiences with parents or teachers, and this contributes to the problem. Adults, usually, become aware that something is wrong when they notice significant changes in a child's behaviour. Children who are victims of youth violence   might change the way they do or say things

- There is a garden full of roses _______________ the house.   at the back of

- There is no .... for paying women less than men if they do the same job.   Reason.

- There is somebody walking behind us, I think ... ... ...   we are being followed

- There is somebody walking behind us, I think _______________ .   we are being followed

- There is too _____ sugar in this coffee   much

- There is very little .... if you share a small flat with six others!   Room.

- There was a ______________ between two aircrafts last week.   Collision.

- There was a great discussion about which particular type of cuisine the guests would choose and finally they reached a ....... and settled on the set menu.   compromise

- There was a man ______________ was looking for you.   Who

- There's a certain .... between them, but I wouldn't really have guessed that they were brother and sister.   Similarity.

- There's a choice of two colours. You can buy them in .... red or green.   Either.

- There's a good programme ____.   on TV tonight

- There's no point .... going back now.   In.

- There's nothing better than a visit to the Emerald Isle to purify your soul and reinvigorate your spirit. Home to some of the world's greenest, most breathtaking landscape, Ireland is rich in tourist attractions so appealing that you'll want to visit them all. From the Cliffs of Moher that will leave you amazed, to the bright lights of Dublin's Grafton Street or the respected halls of Trinity College, you'll find plenty of fun things to do in Ireland. The hard part will be choosing which fascinating attractions you want to visit first. (www.planetware.com, March 22 2022; adapted)
 
"breathtaking" in this context means   astonishing

- These are my friends, can you please help _____ with their suitcases?   them

- These muffins are delicious! May I have ..., please?   one more

- These muffins are delicious! May I have __________ , please?   one more

- These potatoes are very....   Good

- They ....... him for his brave actions.   praised

- They ____ Madrid.   haven't ever visited

- They _______ to the concert last night.   Went

- They ________ him for his brave actions.   praised

- They felt rather ________ about walking home alone in the dark.   uneasy

- They have put _________ the meeting ___________ next week.   Off / until.

- They kissed ____ good-bye.   each other

- They made _____ mistakes than you   more

- They often ____ to the cinema.   go

- They say that ".... killed the cat ", so don't be nosy!   Curiosity.

- They set off before daybreak.   Sono partiti prima dell'alba.

- They shouldn't be held responsible. The blame for this shameful situation lies ... .   elsewhere

- They sold their house .... they could buy a boat.   So that.

- They spent a lot of time ... at the pictures in the museum.   looking

- They spent a lot of time _________ at the pictures in the museum.   looking

- They want to sell the house for _____ money   big

- They went over my work with a fine-toothed comb.   Hanno passato al vaglio il mio lavoro.

- They were ____ sleepy to stay awake.   too

- They were doing 150 Km/h on A2-Motorway when they_____by a police officer.   Were stopped.

- They____ a TV last year   bought

- They're selling their house .......   aren't they?

- Think of the City of London and you think of Sir Terence Conran; he already has 11 restaurants in or near the area but there's always (1) __________ for one more when it's as good as Sauterelle. Combining the perfect location and clever design has always been Conran's forte, and his latest wins on both scores. Inside the historic Royal Exchange building, Sauterelle's dining room (2) ________________ the huge central hall from the mezzanine, but this isn't (3) _____________ a "view" restaurant. The menu is full of excellently prepared French classics like rabbit stew and chocolate tarts. While the City area may be hopping, the real action is in London's West End, specifically Mayfair. Not content with one hugely successful branch in the neighbourhood, the Nobu Group recently opened a second on Berkeley Square. But unlike its older sister, Nobu Berkely has taken a beating from many critics. It's not that the food (4) __________ good. What irked these critics (and many diners) when it opened was the strict no-reservation policy that left you waiting in an overpriced bar for an hour or two. Management has wisely changed the policy, but whether the rather ungraceful service has improved remains (5) ______________. Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (3)?   Just.

- Think of the City of London and you think of Sir Terence Conran; he already has 11 restaurants in or near the area but there's always (1) __________ for one more when it's as good as Sauterelle. Combining the perfect location and clever design has always been Conran's forte, and his latest wins on both scores. Inside the historic Royal Exchange building, Sauterelle's dining room (2) ________________ the huge central hall from the mezzanine, but this isn't (3) _____________ a "view" restaurant. The menu is full of excellently prepared French classics like rabbit stew and chocolate tarts. While the City area may be hopping, the real action is in London's West End, specifically Mayfair. Not content with one hugely successful branch in the neighbourhood, the Nobu Group recently opened a second on Berkeley Square. But unlike its older sister, Nobu Berkely has taken a beating from many critics. It's not that the food (4) __________ good. What irked these critics (and many diners) when it opened was the strict no-reservation policy that left you waiting in an overpriced bar for an hour or two. Management has wisely changed the policy, but whether the rather ungraceful service has improved remains (5) ______________. Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (5)?   To be seen.

- Think of the City of London and you think of Sir Terence Conran; he already has 11 restaurants in or near the area but there's always (1) __________ for one more when it's as good as Sauterelle. Combining the perfect location and clever design has always been Conran's forte, and his latest wins on both scores. Inside the historic Royal Exchange building, Sauterelle's dining room (2) ________________ the huge central hall from the mezzanine, but this isn't (3) _____________ a "view" restaurant. The menu is full of excellently prepared French classics like rabbit stew and chocolate tarts. While the City area may be hopping, the real action is in London's West End, specifically Mayfair. Not content with one hugely successful branch in the neighbourhood, the Nobu Group recently opened a second on Berkeley Square. But unlike its older sister, Nobu Berkely has taken a beating from many critics. It's not that the food (4) __________ good. What irked these critics (and many diners) when it opened was the strict no-reservation policy that left you waiting in an overpriced bar for an hour or two. Management has wisely changed the policy, but whether the rather ungraceful service has improved remains (5) ______________. Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (2)?   Overlooks.

- Think of the City of London and you think of Sir Terence Conran; he already has 11 restaurants in or near the area but there's always (1) __________ for one more when it's as good as Sauterelle. Combining the perfect location and clever design has always been Conran's forte, and his latest wins on both scores. Inside the historic Royal Exchange building, Sauterelle's dining room (2) ________________ the huge central hall from the mezzanine, but this isn't (3) _____________ a "view" restaurant. The menu is full of excellently prepared French classics like rabbit stew and chocolate tarts. While the City area may be hopping, the real action is in London's West End, specifically Mayfair. Not content with one hugely successful branch in the neighbourhood, the Nobu Group recently opened a second on Berkeley Square. But unlike its older sister, Nobu Berkely has taken a beating from many critics. It's not that the food (4) __________ good. What irked these critics (and many diners) when it opened was the strict no-reservation policy that left you waiting in an overpriced bar for an hour or two. Management has wisely changed the policy, but whether the rather ungraceful service has improved remains (5) ______________. Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (1)?   Room.

- Think of the City of London and you think of Sir Terence Conran; he already has 11 restaurants in or near the area but there's always (1) __________ for one more when it's as good as Sauterelle. Combining the perfect location and clever design has always been Conran's forte, and his latest wins on both scores. Inside the historic Royal Exchange building, Sauterelle's dining room (2) ________________ the huge central hall from the mezzanine, but this isn't (3) _____________ a "view" restaurant. The menu is full of excellently prepared French classics like rabbit stew and chocolate tarts. While the City area may be hopping, the real action is in London's West End, specifically Mayfair. Not content with one hugely successful branch in the neighbourhood, the Nobu Group recently opened a second on Berkeley Square. But unlike its older sister, Nobu Berkely has taken a beating from many critics. It's not that the food (4) __________ good. What irked these critics (and many diners) when it opened was the strict no-reservation policy that left you waiting in an overpriced bar for an hour or two. Management has wisely changed the policy, but whether the rather ungraceful service has improved remains (5) ______________. Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (4)?   Isn't.

- This book gives a brief ______________ of the history of the castle and details of the art collection in the main hall.   account

- This book is very ____.   Boring

- This company _____ formed _____ 1991.   was / in

- This disease has spread .... in the past few years.   Out.

- This dress is _____ big for me   too

- This form ... be handed in until the end of the week.   needn't

- This is ... room in the hotel.   the worst

- This is a very ____ armchair.   Comfortable

- This is absolutely the ____ book I've ever read.   worst

- This is Mark, and this is _____ wife, Anne   his

- This is our final offer. Take it or __________.   leave it

- This is the information I asked ... .   for

- This is the most expensive mobile ______ they had in store. I only buy the best technology at this point.   that

- This magazine only comes out ....   Quarterly.

- This morning I .... into Tom Brown!   Ran.

- This postcard is for Paul and _____   me

- This product must be eaten ... two days of purchase.   within

- This product must be eaten _________ two days of purchase.   within

- This time next year I'll .... to Australia!   Be flying.

- This watch is not expensive. It's quite ____.   cheap

- This week, the video game industry gathered for the annual Game Developers Conference (GDC). Hundreds of video game developers move around a dark and vast exposition hall. There are areas for everything from established industry giants like Amazon to new start-ups, all competing for attention. With its first fair going back to 1988, GDC has been the largest trade fair for decades. But it was also one of the first events to be cancelled when Covid-19 began to strike the United States in 2020. (The Washington Post, March 25 2022; adapted)
 
"gathered" in this context means   met

- This will be read by the very pretty ....... Penny Lane.   newscaster

- Thousands of people have been left _____ .   Homeless.

- Three nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. His body was buried at the foot of the orchard. This was early (1) _________ March. During the next three months there was much secret activity. Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life. They did not know when the Rebellion predicted by Major would take place, they had no reason for (2) __________ that it would be within their own lifetime, but they saw clearly that it was their duty to prepare for it. The work of teaching and organising the others fell naturally (3) __________ the pigs, who were generally recognised as being the cleverest of the animals. Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr Jones (4) ________________ up for sale. Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker but with a reputation for (5) _______________ his own way. Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more inventive, but was not considered to have the same depth of character. All the other make pigs on the farm were porkers. ('Animal Farm' by George Orwell, 1945). Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (4)?   Was breeding.

- Three nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. His body was buried at the foot of the orchard. This was early (1) _________ March. During the next three months there was much secret activity. Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life. They did not know when the Rebellion predicted by Major would take place, they had no reason for (2) __________ that it would be within their own lifetime, but they saw clearly that it was their duty to prepare for it. The work of teaching and organising the others fell naturally (3) __________ the pigs, who were generally recognised as being the cleverest of the animals. Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr Jones (4) ________________ up for sale. Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker but with a reputation for (5) _______________ his own way. Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more inventive, but was not considered to have the same depth of character. All the other make pigs on the farm were porkers. ('Animal Farm' by George Orwell, 1945). Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (2)?   Thinking.

- Three nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. His body was buried at the foot of the orchard. This was early (1) _________ March. During the next three months there was much secret activity. Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life. They did not know when the Rebellion predicted by Major would take place, they had no reason for (2) __________ that it would be within their own lifetime, but they saw clearly that it was their duty to prepare for it. The work of teaching and organising the others fell naturally (3) __________ the pigs, who were generally recognised as being the cleverest of the animals. Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr Jones (4) ________________ up for sale. Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker but with a reputation for (5) _______________ his own way. Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more inventive, but was not considered to have the same depth of character. All the other make pigs on the farm were porkers. ('Animal Farm' by George Orwell, 1945). Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (3)?   To.

- Three nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. His body was buried at the foot of the orchard. This was early (1) _________ March. During the next three months there was much secret activity. Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life. They did not know when the Rebellion predicted by Major would take place, they had no reason for (2) __________ that it would be within their own lifetime, but they saw clearly that it was their duty to prepare for it. The work of teaching and organising the others fell naturally (3) __________ the pigs, who were generally recognised as being the cleverest of the animals. Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr Jones (4) ________________ up for sale. Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker but with a reputation for (5) _______________ his own way. Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more inventive, but was not considered to have the same depth of character. All the other make pigs on the farm were porkers. ('Animal Farm' by George Orwell, 1945). Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (5)?   Getting.

- Three nights later old Major died peacefully in his sleep. His body was buried at the foot of the orchard. This was early (1) _________ March. During the next three months there was much secret activity. Major's speech had given to the more intelligent animals on the farm a completely new outlook on life. They did not know when the Rebellion predicted by Major would take place, they had no reason for (2) __________ that it would be within their own lifetime, but they saw clearly that it was their duty to prepare for it. The work of teaching and organising the others fell naturally (3) __________ the pigs, who were generally recognised as being the cleverest of the animals. Pre-eminent among the pigs were two young boars named Snowball and Napoleon, whom Mr Jones (4) ________________ up for sale. Napoleon was a large, rather fierce-looking Berkshire boar, the only Berkshire on the farm, not much of a talker but with a reputation for (5) _______________ his own way. Snowball was a more vivacious pig than Napoleon, quicker in speech and more inventive, but was not considered to have the same depth of character. All the other make pigs on the farm were porkers. ('Animal Farm' by George Orwell, 1945). Which of the given alternatives correctly fills in the gap (1)?   In.

- Tim denied .... the boy.   Beating.

- To ___________ it may concern, I hereby designate Mathilda Jones ________ my attorney.   Whom / as

- To start ....... we have comedy.   with

- To start ______ we have comedy.   with

- Today, thanks to the Internet, I can work at home almost all the time, which is far ______ relaxing and less boring.   more

- Today, the home-schooling movement is probably the fastest-growing form of education in the UK. The number of home-schooled children has risen by about 40% over three years. Around 48,000 children were being home-educated across the UK in 2016-2017, up from about 34,000 in 2014-15. But the real number is likely to be higher. Data is not collected centrally, and while local authorities keep a register of home-educated children, this only covers children who have been removed from school. Children who are never put into school are currently not required to register. (The Guardian, Nov 3 2018; adapted)
 
The real number of home-educated children   includes children who never entered a school

- Today's classrooms have a diverse student population, and teachers try very hard to explore ideas that encourage an inclusive and multicultural environment. In truth, multicultural education has many advantages. Firstly, it prepares students of every age and from all cultural backgrounds to continue their education in any school of their choice, at home or abroad. Secondly, by focusing on ethnic, language, and gender issues that can marginalize groups of people, multicultural education can help students acquire the knowledge, attributes, skills, and attitudes needed to function in adult life and in a democratic society while feeling respected and heard. (adapted from the Canadian International School, 11 February 2022)
 
Multicultural education   can facilitate a student's educational career

- Tom .... tennis since 10 o'clock.   Has been playing.

- Tom has just left the office. In other words he's ....   Out.

- Tom is a ____ swimmer than Paul.   Better

- Tom is Canadian and his wife is _____ New Zealand   from

- Tom is the boy .... lives in Nashville.   That.

- Tomorrow I have an appointment ________________.   To have my hair cut

- Tomorrow is our wedding anniversary. We ____________________ for 35 years.   Will have been married.

- Tonight I will probably ....   Take you out.

- Tradurre la seguente frase: "Can you play Padel?"   Sai giocare a Padel?

- Tradurre la seguente frase: "Can you play tennis?"   Sai giocare a tennis?

- Translate into English the following comparative form: Meno errori fai, migliore è il tuo voto.   The fewer mistakes you make, the better your mark is

- Translate into English the following comparative form: Meno insisti, più ottieni.   The less you insist, the more you obtain.

- Translate into English the following comparative form: Più informazioni mi dai, meglio posso aiutarti.   The more information you give me the better I can help you

- Translate the following sentence: "He proposed to her finally!".   Le ha finalmente chiesto di sposarla.

- Translate the following sentence: I was never told the truth about my foster sister.   Non mi fu mai detta la verità a riguardo della mia sorella adottiva.

- Try to avoid ______ the secret away this time. We want to organize a surprise party for her.   giving

- Two _____ people live in _____ city.   million / that

- Two peaks that can be observed on the surface of the planet Pluto have perplexed planetary scientists for years. Some speculated it could be an ice volcano, erupting not lava but vast quantities of icy mud. Yet, no caldera could be seen. Now a full analysis of images and topographical data suggests it is not one ice volcano but a union of many - some up to 7,000 metres tall and about 10-150 km wide. Their discovery has opened another debate: what could be keeping Pluto warm enough to support volcanic activity. (The Guardian, March 29, 2022; adapted)
 
Recent analysis of Pluto's images and data   has led to another debate over the planet's volcanism