Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word:

#1.He was released due to the … of evidence.

1) need; 2) lack; 3) point; 4) necessity; 5) demand.

#2.He …an excuse but nobody believed him.

1) thought; 2) found out; 3) invented; 4) took; 5) explained.

#3.Fiona speaks neither Spanish … French.

1) not; 2) no; 3) nor; 4) never; 5) or.

#4.On the second day of our trip we went to see the … of the ancient city.

1) ruins; 2) wrecks; 3) rests; 4) parts; 5) pieces.

#5.Tina’s dad was away on business on her birthday but he … for it by bringing her back some beautiful presents.

1) excused; 2) compensated; 3) exchanged; 4) felt sorry; 5) gave.

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#1. The … from our hotel window was absolutely breathtaking.

1) outlook; 2) sight; 3) view; 4) picture; 5) landscape.

#2. The old Victorian building has been … to its original condition.

1) redecorated; 2) restored; 3) refurnished; 4) renovated; 5) repainted.

#3. John … some really good ideas at the last meeting.

1) offered; 2) made; 3) suggested; 4) explained; 5) told.

#4. Dad always reads … the international news and the sports section.

1) neither; 2) both; 3) either; 4) also; 5) nor.

#5. There was a two-hour … to our flight, so we missed our appointment.

1) postponement; 2) delay; 3) interruption; 4) stop; 5) interval.

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Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word:

#1. The pilot is always very polite to the … on the plane.

1) crew; 2) staff; 3) personnel; 4) team; 5) group.

#2. Vicky is … her money at the moment to buy a new car.

1) finding; 2) saving; 3) working; 4) rising; 5) accumulating.

#3. Which programme do you want to watch? There is … the news or a documentary.

1) either; 2) also; 3) both; 4) or; 5) and.

#4. Sophie goes to the cinema once in a … moon.

1) full; 2) silver; 3) shining; 4) blue; 5) good.

#5. He could feel his anger … .

1) increasing; 2) going; 3) forcing; 4) growing; 5) heating.

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Fill in the gaps with the appropriate word:

#1. We went on a two-day business … to Moscow.

1) travel; 2) trip; 3) journey; 4) cruise; 5) walk.

#2. In … to being an excellent journalist, he is also a writer.

1) addition; 2) spite; 3) order; 4) view; 5) due.

#3. I could see the sign, but I couldn’t … exactly what it said.

1) differ; 2) distinguish; 3) find out; 4) learn; 5) say.

#4. Although she is best known for her role in the soap opera, she has … appeared in some serious dramas.

1) more; 2) neither; 3) also; 4) never; 5) though.

#5. He was forced to … after his speech against the government

1) sack; 2) dismiss; 3) fire; 4) resign; 5) abandon.

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