Quick Revision 7: A) Multiple Choice
Quick Revision 7: A) Multiple Choice
Quick Revision 7: A) Multiple Choice
A) MULTIPLE CHOICE
Keeping Kitten Healthy
A healthy kitten doesn't just happen. As the (1) ........................ you need to be proactive,
because your kitty can't (2) ....................... you when she feels sick. You should start as
(3) ..................... as you bring her home - may be even before. Take the kitten to get checked
(4) ........................ within the first week (5) ............................ home; or before you bring her
home if you have other cats.
You need to play voyeur when your kitten poops and pees, feel for lumps and bumps
(6) ............................ her monthly exam, and watch for signs she's just under the
(7) ................................. . Take her to the vet annually and keep her current on her
vaccinations. One of the most important decisions you can (8) ................................. about your
kitten's future is whether to have him (or her) fixed. Just a simple snip as early as eight weeks
old can mean the difference between your boy cat peeing on the wall or properly in the litter
box.
Becoming knowledgeable and experienced (6) ................................. matching the right tool to
facilitate your musical inspiration can be a long road that's sometimes filled with unexpected
bumps and lessons learnt the hard way. (7) ..................................., attaining that knowledge
and experience can often prove the difference (8) ......................... satisfaction and
disappointment; and in some cases, employment and unemployment. But how do you learn
and under what conditions? From my observations, most players get information in one of two
ways.
C) WORD FORMATION
Colonisation interruptus
Colonisation is the act of establishing a colony or (1) _______________ in another land,
1. SETTLE
(3) _______________, it was carried out mostly by European powers in America, Africa
3. HISTORY
and Oceania. It lasted for over 400 years and ended in the late 20th century, when
Colonisation is a very (4) _______________ topic in our modern world as it doesn’t fit with
4. CONTROVERSY
our current mindset, where respect and equality come at the (5) _______________ of most
5. FRONT
people’s ideology.
However, the 21st century may see a revitalization of colonisation. There are already plans
in motion to colonise (6) _______________ planets, especially Mars. As far as we know, the
red 6. NEAR
planet is (7) _______________, so its colonisation will (8) _______________ be less polemical
7. SETTLE
COMPLETE WITH: on the other hand / one advantage of/ to conclude / there is no
doubt / positive aspect of / Another drawback is / in addition / personally
_____________that the subject of keeping animals in zoos creates a lot of debate. Some
people say zoos are traditional family entertainment and good for animals. Others say
keeping animals in zoos is cruel and inhumane.
________________zoos is that they give people the chance to see and learn about
animals. This makes people more likely to want to look after animals and protect their
natural habitats.
GAP 2 (TELL) ... proactive, because your kitty can't tell you when she feels sick. You
should ... ↑_ _↑
TELL + YOU => VERB + PERSONAL OBJECT
TELL => Can you tell me how to get to the station? (without 'TO')
SAY => As John entered the room, he said 'Hello' to me.
TALK => Could I talk to the boss, please?
SPEAK => He spoke to the employees at the meeting.
GAP 3 (SOON) ... feels sick. You should start as soon as you bring her home - may be even
before. ... ↑_ _ _ _ _↑
AS SOON AS => FIXED PHRASE
AS SOON AS => Immediately after something happens, without delay.
Common Errors:
I'll let you know as soon as I'll arrive. X
I'll let you know as soon as I arrive. V
GAP 4 (OUT) ... Take the kitten to get checked out within the first week at home; or before you
... ↑_ _ _ _↑
CHECK + OUT => PHRASAL VERB
CHECK OUT => to look at or examine a person or thing that seems interesting or attractive.
Other Phrasal Verbs:
CHECK IN => to report to someone when you arrive at a place (such as an airport or
convention) to let them know you are there.
CHECK ON => to make sure that someone or something is safe, is in a satisfactory state.
GAP 5 (AT) ... within the first week at home; or before you bring her home if you have other
cats ... ↑_ _ _↑
AT + HOME => PREPOSITIONAL PHRASE
AT HOME => in a person's own house, flat/apartment, etc.
Common Errors:
Don't call me tomorrow because I'm not going to be in home. X
Don't call me tomorrow because I'm not going to be at home. V
GAP 6 (DURING) ... feel for lumps and bumps during her monthly exam, and watch for ... ↑_ _
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _↑
DURING => must be followed by a NOUN
DURING => (PREPOSITION), is used to represent the length of time of an action that is while
the action is happening.
DURING + NOUN
Common Errors:
I met her during I was staying in Ireland. X
I met her during my stay in Ireland. V
GAP 7 (WEATHER) ... and watch for signs she's just under the weather. Take her to the vet ...
↑_ _ _ _ _ _↑
UNDER THE WEATHER => IDIOM
UNDER THE WEATHER => You are under the weather when you are not as healthy or well as
you usually are.
Other Idioms:
IN ALL WEATHERS => in all types of weather, even when it is very hot or cold.
MAKE HEAVY WEATHER OF => to treat sth in a way that makes it seem more important or
difficult than it really is.
GAP 8 (MAKE) ... most important decisions you can make about your kitten's future is whether
to ... ↑_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _↑
MAKE + DECISION => COLLOCATION
MAKE A DECISION => to consider something carefully and officially state what should be done
about it.
Common Errors:
Steve will soon have to do a decision whether or not to leave his job. X
Steve will soon have to make a decision whether or not to leave his job. V
OPEN CLOZE TEST
GAP 1 (FROM) ... types of brushes to choose from. GAP 2 (HAS) . GAP 3 (WILL) GAP
4 (THERE)
Writing
1, there is no doubt 2. One advantage of 3. Positive aspect of 4. In addition 5 on the other
hand