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Papierversion Marathon 2019 Papierversion Sprinter 2019 Onlineversion Marathon 2019 Onlineversion Sprinter 2019

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	This is a photo of …… This is a photo of ……	boys and girls at school a girl and her mother a busy street an English house
	The girl on the left has got …… The girl on the left has got ……	short hair a white shirt brown glasses black hair
	What can you see in the photo? What can you see in the photo?	Faces, dogs, books. Chickens, pens, desks. Computers, hands, arms. Doors, coats, windows.
Complete the word: C H O C O L ……… Complete the word: C H O C O L ………		A T A T E E T E A T
Red + white = …… . Red + white = …… .		grey pink yellow black
On a sunny day, the …… is blue. On a sunny day, the …… is blue.		grass sky snow meat
The old lady wants to go to bed now because she's very …… . The old lady wants to go to bed now because she's very …… .		tall thirsty tired small
Complete this “family” of words: tiger, monkey, sheep, …… . Complete this “family” of words: tiger, monkey, sheep, …… .		knife pig meal race
	Maria …… . Maria …… .	comes from Germany is Lily's sister knows Lily very well and Lily are good friends
	Lily's house …… . Lily's house …… .	is big isn't modern is a long way from Dover is in a town
	Lily loves her house because …… . Lily loves her house because …… .	she's got two cats it's got a very big garden there’s a window in her bedroom the apple trees are very old
	Find the true sentence. Find the true sentence.	Lily has got photos of Maria's house. There are trees in Lily's bedroom . Lily knows Maria’s family. Three people live in Lily's house.
The dogs …… in the garden. The dogs …… in the garden.		is have are am
…… the questions and find the answers. …… the questions and find the answers.		Walk Rain Read Drive
My maths teacher's …… . My maths teacher's …… .		are in the playground got a new car work very hard not today
Ugh! I …… eat these potatoes. They're horrible Ugh! I …… eat these potatoes. They're horrible		don't like hate can't not want
George …… to bed late on Saturdays. George …… to bed late on Saturdays.		is often makes sometimes goes never has
	There are six …… at the table. There are six …… at the table.	water people flowers bread
	The grandfather is …… . The grandfather is …… .	next to his mother behind his daughter between his grandsons opposite one of his granddaughters.
	The title of this photo is …… . The title of this photo is …… .	“A picnic in the rain” “Lunch on a hot day” “Asleep in the garden” “A warm summer night”
	What can you see in the photo? What can you see in the photo?	Windows, parents, clouds. Plates, glasses, food. Chairs, feet, clothes. Arms, people, hats.
Scotland is part of the United …… . Scotland is part of the United …… .		Kingdom States Europe England
In Britain, people often have …… for breakfast. In Britain, people often have …… for breakfast.		bacon and eggs fish and chips ham and cheese roast beef
Buckingham …… is the London home of Queen Elizabeth II. Buckingham …… is the London home of Queen Elizabeth II.		House Castle Palace Tower
In Britain, the day before the 25th of December is called …… . In Britain, the day before the 25th of December is called …… .		Christmas Night Christmas Eve Boxing Day Saint Nicholas
Your friend says, “My mother's ill.” What can you say now? Your friend says, “My mother's ill.” What can you say now?		“Is he very ill?” “I'm happy for you.” “That's nice.” “I'm sorry.”
The teacher wants silence. What can she say to the children? The teacher wants silence. What can she say to the children?		“Don't stop!” “Wake up!” “Be quiet!” “Don't talk fast!”
A man asks Jennifer Hobson, “What's your surname?” What does she answer? A man asks Jennifer Hobson, “What's your surname?” What does she answer?		“Jennifer.” “Jenny.” “Hobson.” “Jennifer Hobson.”
A woman says to you, “Passengers for Dublin, please go to platform 4.” Where are you? A woman says to you, “Passengers for Dublin, please go to platform 4.” Where are you?		At an airport. In a railway station. In a hotel. At a hospital.
You are at the bus stop with Ryan. The bus is late. Suddenly, Ryan sees it and says, “Ah, here …… !” You are at the bus stop with Ryan. The bus is late. Suddenly, Ryan sees it and says, “Ah, here …… !”		it is you are comes it goes
A woman says, “It's quiet, safe, very comfortable, and I love the colour.” What is she talking about? A woman says, “It's quiet, safe, very comfortable, and I love the colour.” What is she talking about?		Her new computer. Her new bed. Her new car. Her new dress.
“……” rhymes with “here”. “……” rhymes with “here”.		ear there bear hair
Complete the list: go, know, alone, …… Complete the list: go, know, alone, ……		one boat front brown
“Beautiful” = O o o. “Imagination” = …… “Beautiful” = O o o. “Imagination” = ……		O o o o o o O o o o o o O o o o o o O o
	This is from the Tamford Secondary School website and it's about …… . This is from the Tamford Secondary School website and it's about …… .	how to pick strawberries a holiday job a weekend in the country a summer holiday by the sea
	Tom helps on the farm because …… . Tom helps on the farm because …… .	he loves strawberries he doesn't like hard work it's fun and he can make some money his aunt and uncle don't pay him
	Students who work on the farm in the summer …… . Students who work on the farm in the summer …… .	never stop work at 3pm can work six hours a day must be under 14 don't work on Sundays
	If you work a whole day on the farm, …… . If you work a whole day on the farm, …… .	they pay you for six hours' work Tom's aunt and uncle give you lunch you can have lunch in a café you can't start before 9am
…… Spanish, doesn't he? …… Spanish, doesn't he?		Does he read Your father doesn't understand Jack speaks Your family is
…… there …… on the menu in the cafeteria today? …… there …… on the menu in the cafeteria today?		Are … some curry Have … got steak Is … any chicken What is … eat
I don't understand all the controls on this machine. For example, the blue button. What ……? I don't understand all the controls on this machine. For example, the blue button. What ……?		does it make is it for does happen can I do it
Sarah usually …… at 8 o'clock. Sarah usually …… at 8 o'clock.		is getting up has got dinner has breakfast having a cup of tea
Find the word that is not associated with music. Find the word that is not associated with music.		drum keyboard hill single
Which pair of words doesn’t sound the same? Which pair of words doesn’t sound the same?		for/four there/their cold/called meet/meat
It's in south-west England and it's very old. What is it? It's in south-west England and it's very old. What is it?		Stonehenge. Cambridge University. Loch Ness. Dover Castle.

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	This is a photo of …… This is a photo of ……	two teenagers in a city street two boys at a bus stop a brother and sister in the kitchen children at the beach
	The girl …… . The girl …… .	is looking at the boy has got short blond hair is sad is wearing glasses
	The boy …… his phone. The boy …… his phone.	is waiting is looking for hasn't got is holding
The cups and plates are in the …… next to the fridge. The cups and plates are in the …… next to the fridge.		shelf cupboard bottle watch
John is 1.90 m – he's very …… ! John is 1.90 m – he's very …… !		high short tall small
Before you go to school, you must …… your books in your schoolbag. Before you go to school, you must …… your books in your schoolbag.		put run write cut
Complete this “family” of words: skirt, trousers, coat, …… . Complete this “family” of words: skirt, trousers, coat, …… .		shirt leg carpet desk
When I go to school, I take the bus from the corner of my street and …… at the third stop. When I go to school, I take the bus from the corner of my street and …… at the third stop.		wake up get off come back go away
	Katie is writing to …… . Katie is writing to …… .	a friend her daughter Ellie's mother Ellie Hardcastle
	What do you know about Ellie? What do you know about Ellie?	She doesn't know Katie. She lives with her mother. She's got a cat. She's at home at the moment.
	What does Katie want? What does Katie want?	A cat. A phone number. Food for the cat. A key.
	Ellie …… yesterday. Ellie …… yesterday.	gave her key to Katie forgot to feed her cat took her cat on holiday with her left her cat in her flat
Harry …… to school today. He's ill. Harry …… to school today. He's ill.		isn't going don't go can't work isn't
…… sometimes …… in the evening. …… sometimes …… in the evening.		My mother is … working Dad … cooks dinner My parents … very tired Helen … watch television
There …… people in the shop. It's empty. There …… people in the shop. It's empty.		have got isn't are some aren't any
On Monday, Peter …… an email to Kylie but she didn't answer. On Monday, Peter …… an email to Kylie but she didn't answer.		is writing must write sent gets
Jack's sister is more …… he is. Jack's sister is more …… he is.		shorter than intelligent as prettier than popular than
	Behind the black book there is …… . Behind the black book there is …… .	a red purse a pair of sunglasses a beach bag a pair of shoes
	These are Carla's things. She's going to …… two weeks in Spain. These are Carla's things. She's going to …… two weeks in Spain.	go pass spend bring
	What can you say about Carla? What can you say about Carla?	She never wears a hat. She isn't taking any clothes with her. She's going to a place that's sunny. She doesn't like pink.
	Find the things that Carla is probably going to take with her. Find the things that Carla is probably going to take with her.	a passport, a toothbrush, a swimsuit sun cream, showers, perfume shorts, T-shirts, inches sandals, mice, dresses
…… and chips is a traditional English dish. …… and chips is a traditional English dish.		Pudding Pork Duck Fish
This politician, who died in 1965, was twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. What was his name? This politician, who died in 1965, was twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. What was his name?		Winston Churchill. Charlie Chaplin. William Shakespeare. Guy Fawkes.
In a London shop, you buy something that costs 70p. What does “p” mean? In a London shop, you buy something that costs 70p. What does “p” mean?		pounds pence prize price
The Beatles came from …… It's a seaport in north-west England. The Beatles came from …… It's a seaport in north-west England.		Liverpool. Manchester. Bristol. Oxford.
It's 10.30. Someone asks you, “What time is it?” What can you say? It's 10.30. Someone asks you, “What time is it?” What can you say?		“Eleven thirty.” “Half past ten.” “Thirty after ten.” “Half of eleven.”
In a restaurant, a waiter serves you with your food. What can he say? In a restaurant, a waiter serves you with your food. What can he say?		“Enjoy your meal.” “Have a nice trip.” “Here is your bill.” “Come back soon.”
Anna says to you, “I'm sorry. I forgot to send you a birthday card.” You want to tell her that it isn't important. What can you say? Anna says to you, “I'm sorry. I forgot to send you a birthday card.” You want to tell her that it isn't important. What can you say?		“I never worry.” “It doesn't matter.” “Please excuse me.” “What a pity.”
You are talking to Sam on the phone. He bought a new bike yesterday. You want a description of the bike. What can you ask? You are talking to Sam on the phone. He bought a new bike yesterday. You want a description of the bike. What can you ask?		“What's it like?” “How long is it?” “Does it go well?” “What does he look like?”
You see the words “Add to your basket”. What are you doing? You see the words “Add to your basket”. What are you doing?		Buying something online. Doing a maths test. Shopping in a supermarket . Reading a cake recipe.
Patrick is trying on a jacket in a shop but it's much too big for him. What can he say? Patrick is trying on a jacket in a shop but it's much too big for him. What can he say?		“I'm afraid it doesn't fit.” “I can't put it on.” “It isn't cheap enough.” “Sorry but I need a larger size.”
The letter “C” rhymes with …… . The letter “C” rhymes with …… .		say free car buy
Find the pair of words that rhymes. Find the pair of words that rhymes.		there, share ships, keeps quite, quiet eight, height
“Introduction” = o o O o. “Incredible” = …… . “Introduction” = o o O o. “Incredible” = …… .		O o o o o O o o o o O o o o o O
	The writer of this diary is Rachel's …… . The writer of this diary is Rachel's …… .	sister friend mother brother
	The writer …… “13 Going On 30” …… . The writer …… “13 Going On 30” …… .	thought … was terrible didn't like … at all thought … was very good didn't think …… was good
	On Sunday evening, Rachel and the writer watched …… . On Sunday evening, Rachel and the writer watched …… .	a romantic comedy at the cinema a fantasy movie about a young girl who wants to be older a comedy about a woman who wants to be younger a reality TV show
	Jenna makes a wish because she …… . Jenna makes a wish because she …… .	would like to be more intelligent doesn't have a good job in New York wants to escape from all the problems that teenagers have thinks that adults don't have enough problems
There's no school at weekends so I …… to get up early. There's no school at weekends so I …… to get up early.		don't have mustn't have got never must
Lois …… in her office when, suddenly, Superman flew in through the window. Lois …… in her office when, suddenly, Superman flew in through the window.		worked was working is going to work works hard
…… lovely flowers you've got in your garden! …… lovely flowers you've got in your garden!		Those How What Whose
Soldiers wear uniforms and ……. . Soldiers wear uniforms and ……. .		sailors are too also do policemen so do most security guards do a lot of British schoolchildren
The “a” in “England” doesn't sound like The “a” in “England” doesn't sound like		the “a” in “Ireland” the “a” in “Germany” the second “a" in “Africa” the second “a” in “Japan”
Complete the series: clean/dirty, high/low, loud/…… . Complete the series: clean/dirty, high/low, loud/…… .		dark less soft slim
One of the national symbols of England is …… . One of the national symbols of England is …… .		a red rose a white horse a pear tree a red dragon

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	The boy in the photo …… a new shirt. The boy in the photo …… a new shirt.	is paying is calling wants have got
	The boy is wearing …… . The boy is wearing …… .	short brown hair a grey T-shirt a green polo shirt sunglasses
	Find the group of words that is associated with clothes. Find the group of words that is associated with clothes.	trousers, tie, shorts plate, jeans, pocket socks, skirt, truck size, cloud, coat
My uncle works in a …… where they make washing machines. My uncle works in a …… where they make washing machines.		furniture moon castle factory
You can't see the house from the street because there's a high wall …… it. You can't see the house from the street because there's a high wall …… it.		over around across above
Will you …… on the light, please? It's dark in here. Will you …… on the light, please? It's dark in here.		pull switch make run
Jenny is nervous and uncomfortable with other people. In other words, she is …… . Jenny is nervous and uncomfortable with other people. In other words, she is …… .		shy friendly scary amusing
Choose a name for this “family” of words: wing, wheel, fly. Choose a name for this “family” of words: wing, wheel, fly.		Planes Birds Insects Cars
	What do you know about Sally? What do you know about Sally?	She lives in London. She gives piano lessons. She has got a son. She doesn't work.
	What do you know about Janet and Peter? What do you know about Janet and Peter?	They have lived in Bexley for a long time. Before they moved, they lived in London. They want to buy a piano. They met Sally in a local shop
	What do you know about Billy? What do you know about Billy?	He can play the piano very well. He's got a younger brother. It's his birthday next month. He is a teenager.
	In the email, Janet and Peter …… . In the email, Janet and Peter …… .	suggest several lessons every week say that they think Sally is a good teacher ask if the lessons are free ask about the cost of lessons
How often …… to the cinema? How often …… to the cinema?		are you going do you go have you got is he looking
She isn't in her office at the moment – she …… lunch. She isn't in her office at the moment – she …… lunch.		is having cooks her prepares the can wait
I'm sure …… to the party if you invite him. I'm sure …… to the party if you invite him.		he comes he'll come he's coming he would like
After dinner, she …… chapter two of the book and then went to bed. After dinner, she …… chapter two of the book and then went to bed.		has written read was making looks at
Julia has had toothache …… . She really must see a dentist. Julia has had toothache …… . She really must see a dentist.		two days ago since yesterday when she got up this morning last Monday
	On this sort of tour bus, a lot of people prefer to sit ……, like the couple in the picture. On this sort of tour bus, a lot of people prefer to sit ……, like the couple in the picture.	upstairs above inside in the sky
	The bus tour …… two hours. The bus tour …… two hours.	makes passes lasts times
	Every day, this bus takes tourists on …… tours of London. Every day, this bus takes tourists on …… tours of London.	visiting sightseeing circle everywhere
	The couple are on a day …… London. The couple are on a day …… London.	visit in travel in voyage to trip to
American children usually go to …… when they are 14 or 15. American children usually go to …… when they are 14 or 15.		second school high school college elementary school
Niagara Falls are on the border between …… . Niagara Falls are on the border between …… .		the USA and Mexico Canada and the USA England and Scotland India and Pakistan
The Union Jack is another name for …… . The Union Jack is another name for …… .		the uniform of an English soldier the train from Washington, D.C. to New York the American constitution the flag of the United Kingdom
Find the event that happened in 1776. Find the event that happened in 1776.		Wellington defeated Napoleon at the battle of Waterloo. William Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet. The first underground railway in the world was opened in London. The United States said it wanted to be an independent nation.
You are trying on a pair of jeans in a shop. They're too small for you. What can you say to the assistant? You are trying on a pair of jeans in a shop. They're too small for you. What can you say to the assistant?		“They don't fit.” “Can I have a smaller size?” “They don't suit me.” “I can't stand them.”
If someone says to you, “Yes. Take the first left,” what question did you ask? If someone says to you, “Yes. Take the first left,” what question did you ask?		“Are there any more sandwiches?” “Can I take one of those books?” “Did I win a prize?” “Do you know the way to the station?”
Kate is invited to Joe’s parents’ barbecue. She asks Joe, “Can I bring my dog?” He says, “I’m sure no one will mind.” What does he mean? Kate is invited to Joe’s parents’ barbecue. She asks Joe, “Can I bring my dog?” He says, “I’m sure no one will mind.” What does he mean?		Nobody will notice her dog. It won't be a problem. No one will take care of the dog. Bringing her dog isn't a good idea.
A woman says, “I'm sorry, I don't have an appointment. Is that all right?” Where is she? A woman says, “I'm sorry, I don't have an appointment. Is that all right?” Where is she?		At the cash desk of a supermarket. At the hairdresser's. In a restaurant. In a taxi.
You are calling Richard on the phone. He answers and asks you to wait. What can he say? You are calling Richard on the phone. He answers and asks you to wait. What can he say?		“Hold on a second.” “Hang up, please.” “Pick up.” “Don't be patient.”
Fiona tells her mother, “My best friend made fun of my new necklace.” What can her mother say to her? Fiona tells her mother, “My best friend made fun of my new necklace.” What can her mother say to her?		“Of course. I told you it looked terrific, didn't I?” “Well, it isn't everyone's cup of tea.” “It was nice of you to share it.” “I'm so happy she had a good time.”
“Done” rhymes with “……”. “Done” rhymes with “……”.		turn gone own fun
The “a” in “distance” has the same sound as the “a” in “……”. The “a” in “distance” has the same sound as the “a” in “……”.		anger place about father
“Australia” = o O o o. “Definitely” = …… . “Australia” = o O o o. “Definitely” = …… .		O o o o o O o o o o O o o o o O
	Find an appropriate title for this text. Find an appropriate title for this text.	A Sudden Change in the Weather A Terrible Holiday A Possible Disaster Rescuing the Neighbours
	When Meagan posted this, …… . When Meagan posted this, …… .	it wasn't raining her house wasn't under water she wasn't at all worried the weather was getting better
	What do we know for certain about Meagan? What do we know for certain about Meagan?	She has lived in this house for less than five years She has got some friends in Manchester She knows she will have to leave her house. She is going to stay with one of her friends.
	What do you think Bill and Caroline said to Meagan? What do you think Bill and Caroline said to Meagan?	“Don't worry. Nothing bad will happen.” “You can't be too careful.” “If it doesn't stop raining, we'll stay here.” “Do the same as we did five years ago.”
When I go on holiday, my grandparents always ask …… a postcard. When I go on holiday, my grandparents always ask …… a postcard.		for sending them me to send them will I send for them if I send them
I don't think there's …… than a long hot bath. I don't think there's …… than a long hot bath.		something nicer nothing more relaxing ever had anything better
Of all the movies …… , which is your favourite? Of all the movies …… , which is your favourite?		that have made you've seen starred Tom Cruise were made in Hollywood
Complete the "family” of words: hurry, run, gallop, …… . Complete the "family” of words: hurry, run, gallop, …… .		rush wander hike stretch
When the penguins …… out of their cages, we fed them with fish. When the penguins …… out of their cages, we fed them with fish.		have all come were finally let have been allowed are permitted
Which pair of words doesn't sound the same? Which pair of words doesn't sound the same?		pens/pence mist/missed meat/meet weight/wait
…… is a public holiday in the USA. It commemorates something that happened almost 400 years ago. …… is a public holiday in the USA. It commemorates something that happened almost 400 years ago.		Thanksgiving Remembrance Day Easter Monday Martin Luther King Day

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	The girl on the right looks …… . The girl on the right looks …… .	upset surprised happy pleased
	The two people in the background are …… . The two people in the background are …… .	enjoying a funny video laughing at the girl giving directions asking for help
	Which group of words can be used to describe the photo? Which group of words can be used to describe the photo?	arm, handbag, disappointed secret, bully, nest unhappy, forehead, stand point, laptop, cruel
The opposite of "pretty" is …… . The opposite of "pretty" is …… .		untidy ugly noisy bright
Let me know what time your train arrives. I'll …… you up at the station. Let me know what time your train arrives. I'll …… you up at the station.		pick drive get take
They got a …… from the bank in order to buy a new house. They got a …… from the bank in order to buy a new house.		rent loan share bill
A lot of people …… for the job because it was very well paid. A lot of people …… for the job because it was very well paid.		applied demanded required raised
Find a name for this “family” of words: cut, sore, hurt, …… . Find a name for this “family” of words: cut, sore, hurt, …… .		Making Clothes Food Preparation Health Problems Making a Movie
	Long Meadow …… . Long Meadow …… .	belongs to the school is used for school sports is the name of the Harpers' house is a village near the school
	The school …… . The school …… .	is as old as the Harpers' house was built more than 50 years ago has used Long Meadow for centuries bought part of the Harpers' land
	Mr Barnes knows that …… . Mr Barnes knows that …… .	Long Meadow now belongs to a property developer Sir Angus sold Long Meadow just before he died it is probable that houses will be built next to the school Sir Angus's widow wants to sell her house
	Find the sentence that corresponds to information in the text. Find the sentence that corresponds to information in the text.	The school is not prepared to pay for a place to play sports. The Head Teacher wants to continue to use Long Meadow Mr Barnes knows that an alternative to Long Meadow has to be found. The school pays a very low rent for Long Meadow.
Come on, Tom, get into the car! What …… for? Come on, Tom, get into the car! What …… for?		are you waiting do you look have you got don't you hurry
There's only one bedroom, so one of you …… to sleep on the sofa. There's only one bedroom, so one of you …… to sleep on the sofa.		aren't going won't must will have
Thanks for your present. It's the most beautiful bracelet I …… seen. Thanks for your present. It's the most beautiful bracelet I …… seen.		was already have ever have never haven't yet
If you …… more time studying, you'd get better marks in class. If you …… more time studying, you'd get better marks in class.		would take spent give have had
The monkey has been found. No one knows how …… its cage at the zoo. The monkey has been found. No one knows how …… its cage at the zoo.		it escaped from did it get out of it has opened has it unlocked
	The man in the photo is …… . The man in the photo is …… .	trying to steal something hiding an object in his trousers putting something in his back pocket repairing a hole in his jacket
	He is thinking, “ I hope …… .” He is thinking, “ I hope …… .”	they will miss me they can put this away I won't be noticed I can afford this
	Find the list of words that is associated with crime. Find the list of words that is associated with crime.	hold-up, burglar, pickpocket robber, iron, drawer bucket, murder, theft prison, mirror, witness
	Someone who leaves a store without paying is a “shop……”. Someone who leaves a store without paying is a “shop……”.	raiser lifter picker stealer
Which of these sports is not one of the five most popular sports in the USA? Which of these sports is not one of the five most popular sports in the USA?		Baseball. Cricket. Basketball. American football.
Most of the 53 members of the Commonwealth …… . Most of the 53 members of the Commonwealth …… .		are British towns are American states were British colonies are European countries
In the USA, …… not traditionally served at a Thanksgiving dinner. In the USA, …… not traditionally served at a Thanksgiving dinner.		pumpkin pie is mashed potatoes are roast turkey is lemon jelly is
…… is a capital city and the name of a famous 19th century British general. …… is a capital city and the name of a famous 19th century British general.		Churchill Wellington Nelson Washington
A little boy has just offered to help an old lady across the road. What can she say to him? A little boy has just offered to help an old lady across the road. What can she say to him?		“I don't care.” “You can't help it.” “How kind of you.” “You're welcome.”
Rob's girlfriend is angry with him. He wants to phone her but you don't think it's a good idea. What can you say to him? Rob's girlfriend is angry with him. He wants to phone her but you don't think it's a good idea. What can you say to him?		“Give her a ring.” “I'd rather not.” “Bad luck.” “Better not.”
A woman tells you, “Your time's up”. What is the situation? A woman tells you, “Your time's up”. What is the situation?		She is telling you that your watch doesn't work. You have been doing a test and you must stop writing now. She is telling you that the doctor can see you now. You have just swum 100 metres faster than ever before.
Bill asks Alice, “How do you feel about going to a new school?” Alice feels very positive about it. What can she say? Bill asks Alice, “How do you feel about going to a new school?” Alice feels very positive about it. What can she say?		“I'm looking forward to it.” “Best wishes.” “It's going to be a nightmare.” “I honestly don't care.”
Someone tells you, “You can get ten pounds off if you book now.” What do you want to do? Someone tells you, “You can get ten pounds off if you book now.” What do you want to do?		Lose weight. Sell an old book. Reserve a plane ticket. Become physically fit.
A man who was walking his dog found a gun near the crime scene and immediately …… to the police. A man who was walking his dog found a gun near the crime scene and immediately …… to the police.		took it out handed it over gave it away passed it round
Main, ache, great and …… all contain the same vowel sound. Main, ache, great and …… all contain the same vowel sound.		dare grey wet cheat
Which pair of words does not rhyme? Which pair of words does not rhyme?		said/dead hurt/flirt caught/thought shoot/put
“political” = o O o o. “politician” = …… . “political” = o O o o. “politician” = …… .		O o o o o O o o o o O o o o o O
	What do we know about Edina J? What do we know about Edina J?	Her Canadian tour was cancelled. Not many people go to her concerts. She isn't often in the news. She gave several concerts in Canada.
	We also know that Edina J …… . We also know that Edina J …… .	doesn't use social media said she was too tired to complete her tour never disappoints her fans doesn't live in Canada
	Edina J's fans …… . Edina J's fans …… .	think she has been resting since the weekend aren't used to getting news about her were almost sure she was going to cancel a concert have just had some news about her on Twitter
	The writer of this article …… . The writer of this article …… .	saw Edina J in a Spanish club on Tuesday suspects that Edina J hasn't been telling her fans the truth knows why Edina J went to Spain is worried about Edina J's boyfriend
If only we …… a dishwasher! I'm fed up with doing the washing-up. If only we …… a dishwasher! I'm fed up with doing the washing-up.		can have would have had have had
My feet are killing me. It's because I …… wearing high heels. My feet are killing me. It's because I …… wearing high heels.		have never used am not used to don't use for can't get used by
Your teeth aren't perfect. If you want to be a movie star, you should …… fixed …… . Your teeth aren't perfect. If you want to be a movie star, you should …… fixed …… .		make them …… as soon as possible have a dentist …… them get them …… by a dentist have been …… them
They aren't going to supply us with any more components until …… their last bill. They aren't going to supply us with any more components until …… their last bill.		we've paid we'll pay we will have paid we've been paying
If someone tells you, “You're behaving like a …… ,” they mean that you are very careless and don't think before acting. If someone tells you, “You're behaving like a …… ,” they mean that you are very careless and don't think before acting.		fish out of water wolf in sheep's clothing cat among the pigeons bull in a china shop
In 1897, Bram Stoker wrote a book that became world famous. The main character was called …… . In 1897, Bram Stoker wrote a book that became world famous. The main character was called …… .		Robinson Crusoe Sherlock Holmes Doctor Frankenstein Count Dracula
Uluru is a popular tourist destination in Australia. What is it? Uluru is a popular tourist destination in Australia. What is it?		A traditional Aborigine village near Melbourne. A beautiful waterfall that is sacred to the Aborigines. A huge red rock in the desert. A beach for surfers near Sydney.

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	The people in the photo …… . The people in the photo …… .	are looking at each other don't seem worried think something is very funny look absolutely horrified
	We can see that …… . We can see that …… .	the man has fallen off his chair a cup has just fallen over the woman is hurt there's coffee all over the desk
	Which list of words can be associated with the photo? Which list of words can be associated with the photo?	disaster, backpack, problem basket, files, damage glasses, cloud, smartphone accident, laptop, shelves
She …… in my ear so that no one else could hear. She …… in my ear so that no one else could hear.		shouted whispered hurried parked
…… the room was completely dark, we couldn't see anything. …… the room was completely dark, we couldn't see anything.		Since Though However Therefore
Can I pay you next month? I'm a bit …… of money at the moment. Can I pay you next month? I'm a bit …… of money at the moment.		far short wide hard
Doors, suitcases and frying pans have all got …… . Doors, suitcases and frying pans have all got …… .		locks covers handles drawings
Lucy was meant to meet me at 3pm but she didn't …… until 3,30. Lucy was meant to meet me at 3pm but she didn't …… until 3,30.		show up turn around pass out pull down
	What do you know about Joanna? What do you know about Joanna?	She is head teacher at Kennerly High School. She doesn't remember Marcus very well. She didn’t use to teach geography. She is going to present some prizes.
	What do you know about Marcus? What do you know about Marcus?	When he was at school, Joanna was head teacher. He wasn't very good at geography at school. He left school three years ago. His job has made him famous.
	Joanna hopes Marcus will come to the school and …… . Joanna hopes Marcus will come to the school and …… .	win a prize talk about his schooldays give prizes to some schoolchildren get a job at the BBC
	The children will be excited to see Marcus because he …… . The children will be excited to see Marcus because he …… .	is a celebrity who has had an exciting career writes stories about his job at the BBC is famous for making speeches was one of the school's best students
Maggie doesn't love me any more, but I …… about her all the time. Maggie doesn't love me any more, but I …… about her all the time.		am thinking think remember can't believe
When the water ……, empty the pasta into it and cook for ten minutes. When the water ……, empty the pasta into it and cook for ten minutes.		boils boiled will boil would boil
He closed all the windows because some workmen …… the road outside and, because of the noise, he couldn't hear the TV. He closed all the windows because some workmen …… the road outside and, because of the noise, he couldn't hear the TV.		repaired have repaired were repairing mended
You …… your friends for over an hour now. Why don't you talk to me instead? You …… your friends for over an hour now. Why don't you talk to me instead?		have sent emails to have been texting wanted to email may want to text
If he hadn't been driving so fast, he …… in time. If he hadn't been driving so fast, he …… in time.		hadn't managed to stop didn't have to stop could have stopped should stop
	Find the list of words that can be used to describe the photo. Find the list of words that can be used to describe the photo.	boxes, bring, argue floor, shower, open empty, carry, wood hold, flight, wall
	On the left, we can see a …… made of white bricks. On the left, we can see a …… made of white bricks.	chimney fireplace heater stove
	Find the right title for this picture. Find the right title for this picture.	Delivering Envelopes Presents for the Family Moving Day Packing the Cases
	When the family have settled into their new home, they will probably have a …… party. When the family have settled into their new home, they will probably have a …… party.	housewarming homecoming housesharing homemaking
The …… was invented in the USA and was one of the first fast food dishes. It is a sort of sausage sandwich. The …… was invented in the USA and was one of the first fast food dishes. It is a sort of sausage sandwich.		hamburger brownie hot dog bagel
Which of these is not a state of the USA? Which of these is not a state of the USA?		Arizona. Louisiana. Alberta. Georgia.
The Pentagon (in Virginia, USA) is the headquarters of …… . The Pentagon (in Virginia, USA) is the headquarters of …… .		the US Department of Defense the FBI the CIA Microsoft Corporation
Prohibition lasted from 1920 to 1933 in the USA. During that time, it was forbidden …… . Prohibition lasted from 1920 to 1933 in the USA. During that time, it was forbidden …… .		to be a member of the Communist Party to kiss for more than 5 seconds in a movie to buy and sell alcoholic drinks to go on strike
You are a guest at Harry's birthday party. You are leaving. What can you say to Harry? You are a guest at Harry's birthday party. You are leaving. What can you say to Harry?		“Thanks for coming.” “You were very welcome.” “I didn't mind it at all.” “Thank you for having me.”
At the seaside, Paul says to his friends, “Let's get some ice-creams!” None of his friends have any money, so he offers to pay. What can he say? At the seaside, Paul says to his friends, “Let's get some ice-creams!” None of his friends have any money, so he offers to pay. What can he say?		“It isn't up to you.” “I can manage it for you.” “They're on me.” “It's a waste of money.”
At dinner, your mother asks you if you'd like some more chips. They're very good but you aren't hungry any more, so you say, “No thanks, …… .” At dinner, your mother asks you if you'd like some more chips. They're very good but you aren't hungry any more, so you say, “No thanks, …… .”		I'm fed up I can't take any more I really couldn't I'm not too keen on them
Mr Wilson phones Mr Carey, and asks him to come and help him move a piece of heavy furniture. Mr Carey is busy. What can he say to Mr Wilson? Mr Wilson phones Mr Carey, and asks him to come and help him move a piece of heavy furniture. Mr Carey is busy. What can he say to Mr Wilson?		“I'm afraid it won't take long enough.” “I can't spare the time right now.” “I'm sorry but my time's up.” “Sorry, but I'm reserved.”
In a London theatre, you hear a woman talking about one of the actors. She says, “He's over the hill now.” She means that he …… . In a London theatre, you hear a woman talking about one of the actors. She says, “He's over the hill now.” She means that he …… .		isn't as good as he used to be because he's getting too old doesn't usually work in London because he lives in the USA is soon going to be a big star has finally become successful
A woman is making a complaint. She says, “The lid doesn't screw on properly and it leaks.” What is she talking about? A woman is making a complaint. She says, “The lid doesn't screw on properly and it leaks.” What is she talking about?		An umbrella. A radiator. A washing machine. A vacuum flask.
Complete the list: higher, fire, buyer, …… . Complete the list: higher, fire, buyer, …… .		worrier liar lawyer diver
“Receipt” rhymes with “……”. “Receipt” rhymes with “……”.		accept straight recite delete
“Impossible” = o O o o. “Democratic” = …… . “Impossible” = o O o o. “Democratic” = …… .		O o o o o O o o o o O o o o o O
	These comments are about …… . These comments are about …… .	a hotel in a city centre an old hotel in the countryside a hotel that opened earlier this year an English country hotel
	How might Jane have described the hotel? How might Jane have described the hotel?	Inexperienced staff, amazing food, attractive room. Old-fashioned, competent staff, comfortable. Friendly staff, noisy, well-situated. Nice food, luxurious, quiet.
	Find the sentence that isn't true. Find the sentence that isn't true.	Peter's main complaint was that there was nothing to do in the evenings. Neither Peter nor Jane were happy with the service, the rooms or the food. Peter's remarks about the staff were rather insulting. Before she arrived, Jane wasn't aware that the hotel was being renovated.
	What happened between August 2017 and April 2018? What happened between August 2017 and April 2018?	The hotel was rebuilt and the quality of the food was improved. The staff were retrained and the hotel was modernised. The hotel had a make-over and new staff were taken on. Nothing was done to the rooms but some young people joined the staff.
It's very expensive. Would you consider …… if I pay cash? It's very expensive. Would you consider …… if I pay cash?		reducing the price to lower the cost accept less for a cheaper one
By the time I …… university, scientists think global warming …… increase of 0.1°C in world temperatures. By the time I …… university, scientists think global warming …… increase of 0.1°C in world temperatures.		have left …… will make an leave …… will have caused an am leaving …… may be causing an finish …… will have had to
He …… everything done for him, so he had no idea how to live on his own! He …… everything done for him, so he had no idea how to live on his own!		had been used to having was used to get always used to getting became used to making
Which words cannot complete this sentence? “All the …… makes cost more than their Chinese equivalents.” Which words cannot complete this sentence? “All the …… makes cost more than their Chinese equivalents.”		products that company American and European phones that our company factories are in Europe, which
Which word does not mean a person who sees something happen but does not take part or intervene? Which word does not mean a person who sees something happen but does not take part or intervene?		bystander onlooker witness watchman
If you say that two people are as thick as thieves, you mean that …… . If you say that two people are as thick as thieves, you mean that …… .		they don't tell each other the truth they are close friends who share secrets they are both incredibly stupid they steal other people's ideas
Complete the following: gasoline/petrol, elevator/lift, sidewalk/pavement, attorney/…… . Complete the following: gasoline/petrol, elevator/lift, sidewalk/pavement, attorney/…… .		solicitor councillor pleader clerk

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