FCE Use of English

FCE Use of English Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze 1) Synonyms You should be able to identify the correct word
from a selection of similar words that matches a particular context or goes with another word: Complete each sentence by choosing the best word. work job career employment
1. Would you like to meet for a coffee after ..........? 2. He's decided to take a part-time .......... 3. The number of people in full-time .......... has risen this month. 4. If you commit a crime it will destroy your .......... .
journey
trip
tour
ride
5. How was the bus .......... to work today? 6. She's going on a six-week .......... of Australia. 7. You won't see her until she's back from her skiing .......... 8. Can I go for a .......... on your bike? quiz exam test trial
9. If you work hard you should pass the FCE .......... . 10. Today our teacher is giving us a short grammar .......... . 11. At the end of the lesson she'll give us a fun .......... . 12. I'm going to work for them for a .......... period.
FCE Use of English Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze 2) Collocations You will need to be able to identify common collocations, that is words that go together. Choose the answer A, B, C or D that completes each sentence. 1 He tried to .......... her some advice but she wouldn't listen. A give B suggest C recommend D take 2 Have you .......... out the invitations to the party yet? A posted B sent C dispatched D delivered 3 I wonder if you could .......... me a favour and carry this box for me. A make B do D give E hold 4 Could you just stand there quietly without .......... a sound? A creating B doing C causing D making 5 She's slowly getting .......... after the accident. A better B over C well D improved
6 Your father looks really different in this picture but I can .......... it's him. A know B identify C tell D choose 7 The recipe for vegetable soup has a number of different .......... . A parts B components C ingredients D elements 8 Guess who I .......... into in the supermarket today? A knocked B bumped C hit D banged
FCE Use of English Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze
3) Phrasal Verbs
Phrasal verbs are frequently tested in Part 1 of this paper. You need to look out for missing verbs or prepositions/particles.
Choose the answer A, B or C that completes each sentence.
1 You'll be able to ....... that book out of the library. A bring A take C move
2 We have to ....... ahead if we want the party to be a success. A plan B go C push
3 She didn't say goodbye before she ....... off. She must be upset about something. A switched B rang C cut
4 Although it was a wonderful job offer he decided to ....... it down in the end. A pass B take C turn
5 When I saw his awful haircut I burst ....... laughing. A out B into C in
6 As time goes ....... we do more damage to the environment. A beyond B forward C by
7 She has decided to take ....... a new hobby. A over B up C on
8 Could you repeat that? I couldn't quite make ....... what you were saying. A out B up C over
FCE Use of English Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze 4) Phrases/Expressions There are many set expressions that you are likely to be tested on in this section. Choose the answer A, B, C or D that completes each sentence. 1 After a great deal of discussion we were all .......... agreement that we should have a party. A for B at C on D in 2 Thanks for telling me about that website. I'll keep it .......... mind. A in B on C to D about 3 What do you do ....... a living? I'm a computer programmer. A as B by C for D of 4 Our train's been cancelled. We'll have to listen out ....... an announcement. A for B to C about D on 5 She isn't going to university next year. She's had a change of ........ . A attitude B thoughts C heart D tune
6 There are lots of different sweets to choose from. Just ....... your pick. A make B take C do D select 7 If you want to buy that motorbike you'll have to take .......... a loan to do it. A down B on C up D out 8 The success of the school play was thanks .......... all the hard work involved. A to B for C in D of
FCE Use of English Return to Spotlight Paper 3 Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze
5) Linking Words
Make sure you know the difference between the common linking words used in English.
Choose the answer A, B or C that completes each sentence.
1 Studying abroad is a great opportunity. .......... the other hand, you might find yourself getting homesick. A By B In C On
2 He did hardly any work before the exam. .........., he managed to pass. A Although B Nevertheless C Despite
3 Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. .......... it can also be expensive. A Further
B Addition C Moreover
4 Some people have said the play is boring. .......... the contrary, I found it absolutely fascinating A On B In C At
5 The law regarding dangerous driving has been changed. As a/an .......... ,more people are going to prison. A effect B result C outcome
6 The company is making a number of changes. In other .......... it seems that there are going to be a number of job losses. A words B ways C sayings
7 She bumped into her ex-boyfriend in the street, .......... all her efforts to avoid him. A through B spite C despite
8 The team played well in the first half. In .........., during the second half they completely lost control of the game. A contrary B contrast C context

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FCE Use of English Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze 1) Synonyms You should be able to identify the correct word

FCE Use of English Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze

Choose the answer A, B or C that completes each sentence.

2 We have to ....... ahead if we want the party to be a success. A plan B go C push

6 As time goes ....... we do more damage to the environment. A beyond B forward C by

7 She has decided to take ....... a new hobby. A over B up C on

Choose the answer A, B or C that completes each sentence.

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