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Choose the best option to complete each of the sentences.
The strike was ___ owing to a last minute agreement with the management.
called off
broken up
set back
put down
Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to ___ rather thin.
get
turn
wear
go
___ the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties.
By and large
Altogether
To a degree
Virtually
My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television, but she rose to the ___ wonderfully.
event
performance
incident
occasion
The train service has been a ___ since they introduced the new schedules.
shambles
rumpus
chaos
fracas
Is an inexperienced civil servant ___ to the task of running the company.
capable
skilled
eligible
suited
We ___ have been happier in those days.
can’t
couldn’t
might not
must not
You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so ___ you’re used to the noise.
apparently
presumably
allegedly
predictably
The storm ripped our tent to ___
slices
shreds
strips
specks
He ____ so much harm on the nation during his regime that it has never fully recovered.
indicted
inferred
induced
inflicted
Hotel rooms must be ____ by 10 a. m, but luggage may be left with porters.
vacated
evacuated
abandoned
left
I do not think there is so much as a ____ of truth in that rumor.
crumb
speck
grain
pebble
He’s not exactly rich but he certainly earns enough money to ____
get through
get by
get on
get up
I have very ____ feelings about the plan – it might possibly work or it could be a disaster.
certain
mixed
doubtful
troubled
The noise of the typewriter really ____ me off. I just couldn’t concentrate.
put
pulled
set
took
The sixth time he called me at night was the ____
last cause
last straw
touch and go
hot air
All three TV channels provide extensive ____ of sporting events.
broadcast
network
coverage
vision
They seemed to be ____ to the criticism and just carried on as before.
disinterested
sensitive
uncaring
indifferent
“Shall we go out tonight?” - “____”
Yes, I can
Yes, we are
Yes, we go
Yes, let’s
It's no use ___ over ___ milk.
crying/ spilt
to cry/ spilling
crying/ spilling
crying/ to spill
A well-protected house …………
is less likely to be burgled.
is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
is a lot of bother to maintain.
is very unlikely to be burgled.
According to the writer, we should …………
avoid leaving our house empty.
only go out when we have to.
always keep the curtains closed
give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot …………
is predictable.
is useful.
is imaginative.
is where you always find a spare key.
What word best replaces “desolate” in paragraph 4?
isolated
populous
dissatisfying
depressing
The phrase “aforementioned precautions” in paragraph 5 refers to steps that …………
will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.
are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
will stop a potential burglar.
will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.
Gaining entry to a house through a small window …………
is surprisingly difficult.
is not as difficult as people think.
is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door.
is tried only by very determined burglars.
According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms …………
cost a lot of money but are worth it.
are good value for money.
are luxury items
are absolutely essential items.
The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole…………
will prevent your home being burgled.
avoids you having to invite people into your home.
is only necessary for elderly people.
gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
What word best replaces “scrutinise” in paragraph 7?
glance
gaze
search
examine
The best title for the text is …………
Increasing household crime
Protecting your home from intruders.
Burglary statistics.
What to do if a burglar breaks into your home.
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