CAE Cambridge grammar and vocabulary exercises, Exercises of English Language

Download CAE Cambridge grammar and vocabulary exercises and more Exercises English Language in PDF only on Docsity! *. @a B2_| General Vocabulary - Multiple Choice ~ | Gvoo1 f Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. d . The government has . My mother . My girlfriend wants to . | have never . When | get home from my holiday, | want to . The murderer was . The press conference was a «a smoking in public places. (PREVENTED / BANNED / AVOIDED / STOPPED). The police the man because he was behaving suspiciously. (ARRESTED / SENTENCED / CHARGED / CONVICTED). me for breaking the window. (ACCUSED / COMPLAINED / CHARGED / BLAMED) You have to find a good for being late, otherwise they won't believe you. (CAUSE / RESULT / EXCUSE / AIM) The__ sof the meeting is to improve relationships between the two companies. (PURPOSE / SENSE / REASON / CAUSE) The child was by a dangerous dog and taken to the hospital. (KNOCKED / ATTACKED/ BLOWN / BEAT). Tourists from all over the world come to London to hear Big Ben (BLOW / BEAT / HIT / STRIKE) The bank robbers were able to LEAK / CATCH) The teacher is constantly 7 REGARDING / ATTENDING / NOTICING) a career in engineering (PRACTICE / PURSUE / TAKE / midnight. through the back door. (ESCAPE / CHASE / me although | always put my hand up. (IGNORING CHASE) during a test, but other students have tried it. (CHEATED / BETRAYED / TRICKED / FAKED) about the bad hotel service. (OBJECT / PRAISE / STRIKE / COMPLAIN) She triéd to him from doing something really dangerous, but he didn't listen. (AVOID / CHECK / BLOCK / PREVENT) to five years in prison. (CHARGED / JUDGED / SENTENCED / PUNISHED) because the reporters didn’t learn anything new. (DISSATISFACTION / REGRET / DISCONTENT / DISAPPOINTMENT) be] CamScanner  | B2 | Phrasal Verbs - _ /Pvo06 Complete the sentences below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form. BLACK OUT CALL OFF- CHEAT ON - COME BACK - COME UP WITH - COUNT ON- MOVE IN - OPEN UP PULL THROUGH - PUT.THROUGH - SEND OFF-SETASIDE- SETTLE IN - STAND BY - STICK UP FOR - TALK DOWN TO | 1, Shes when she hit the rock and couldn't remember how it happened. 2. The match was because of the transport strike. 3. You're such a great friend. | know | can always you. 4, | need to some money, otherwise | won't be able to pay the mortgage. We are really best friends and each other when we get into trouble. wn 6. It took along time for us to because we weren't used to living in such a big house. 7. The doctors hope that the patient will after a complicated surgery. 8. After chatting for some time, he started to a bit and told me about his troubled childhood. 9. Mary discovered that her husband was her and filed for divorce. 10.After having lost the first two sets, he into the game managed to win in five sets. 11.My girlfriend with me after we had been together for over a year. 12.Can you me to the headmaster's office? | really must speak to him. 13.The referee him after a brutal attack on the defender. 14. My boss is so arrogant. | can't stand the way he the employees. 15.Even though | don't earn that much I manage to a few dollars for hard times. 16,She was a good wife and her husband even when he was having an affair. www.english-practice.at CamScanner  [| B2_ | General Vocabulary - Multiple Choice Gvo06 | Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 1. Jamie is thinking of having . (SHAVED HIS HEAD / HIS HEAD SHAVING / HIS HEAD SHAVED / SHAVED TO HIS HEAD) 2, The suspect was observation for the past two weeks. (ON / FOR / UNDER / AT) 3. This old airplane has been in now for over 40 years. (ORDER / WORK / USE / CONTROL) 4. We've run out of , So I'm afraid | have to go now. (TIME/ A TIME / SOME TIME / THE TIME) 5. Dad seems to be busy to find some time for reading. (ENOUGH / TOO / SO / SUCH) 6. | called the travel agent to sure we had the right tickets. (GIVE / TAKE / DO / MAKE) 7. Accidents are often by careless driving. (CAUSED / BLAMED / MISTAKEN / ACCUSED) 8. Some drugs that doctors prescribe have bad side . (CONSEQUENCES / RESULTS / AFFECTS / EFFECTS) 9. Iwas in complete shock when the car hit the tree, but at least | wasn't (INJURED / DAMAGED / BROKEN / SPOILT) 10, Jane gave mea lovely for lasagne, and | tried it out at once. (RECEIPT / BILL / RECIPE / PRESCRIPTION) 11.You must thrilled when the doctor told you it wasn’t anything serious. (BE / BE BEING /HAVE BEEN BEING / HAVE BEEN) 12.Eat your vegetables! Theyll____—s ou good. (MAKE / DO / BE / GET) 13.Some people who eat poorlyare__—sto- have health problems later on in life. (LIKELY / FORTUNATELY / PROBABLY / POSSIBLY) 14.I'd like to an appointment for tomorrow. (HAVE / MAKE / DO / PUT) 15,I'm sure that sending the sto. prison isn't a good idea, (CRIME / CRIMINAL / ACCUSER / OFFENCE) 16.Jack gave us to use his boat for a week. (DECISION / ALLOWANCE / PERMISSION / OBSESSION) 17.1 have even free time than last year. (LITTLE / LEAST / A LITTLE / LESS) 18.Mark is of Henry because he bought a brand-new car. (JEALOUS / ENVY / POLITE / WORRIED) 19.1n past generations, children were expected to be very . (OBEY / OBEDIENT / OBEDIENCE / OBEYING) 20, Don't you know it’s to speak when you're eating? (IMMORAL / UNKIND / MOODY / IMPOLITE) www.english-practice.at CamScanner  | B2_| Phrasal verbs ¢ PV004 * rd Complete the sentences below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form. | BLOW OUT - BRING UP - COME FORWARD - DO WITHOUT - GET ACROSS - GET OVER - GO THROUGH - HOLD ON - LET OFF - MAKE UP - PUSH FOR - RUN DOWN - SEND FOR-SIT OUT = TAKE ABACK - TURN OUT 1. Mylawyerhas____———_aall the documents | gave him, but he can't find the right one. 2. Thetradeunionsare_ SCS rie in salary, but the employers don't want to give it to them. 3. Thousands of people to see the royal family, who were in the country for the first time. 4. Itwas the first time he got caught so the teacher him____witha warning. 5. We were when Jerry said he was getting married. Nobody had really expected it. 6. Ican't coffee in the morning. | need at least 2 cups to get going. 7. When | was walking across the street a car sped by and almost me 8. Ittook herafewmonthsto____— ser husband's death. 9. Could you please = Mr Jenkins is on the other line. 10. The couple finally after they had been quarrelling about irrelevant things. 11.A week after the incident the neighbour with some new information. 12.1 the manager because | thought the sales assistant gave me wrong information. 13.When he got his birthday cake, he all the candles on it. 14,She finally most of what she was saying to the audience. 15.1 don't like the performance either, but | guess we'll just have to it 16. His grandparents him after his biological mother had left him. www.english-practice.at CamScanner  | B2 Phrasal Verbs [ Pvoo3 Complete the sentences below, using a phrasal verb from the box in ipreorracs form. f 1. The doctor told his assistant to the first patient. 2. My friend never the money I had lent him a few weeks ago. 3, They had to the central heating because it was getting too warm in the room 4. You look a bit heavier. Have you since | last saw you? some weight 5. My boss told me to very pleased with me. ° the good work. He was 6. You can't much longer. He is waiting for your decision. 7. She her mother. Just look at her face. 8. Time is . We need to make a decision quickly. 9. The authorities are runway. 10, She her children her husband had moved out of the flat. with plans for the new on her own after 11. The doctor advised Mary to chocolate. fast food and 12.1 had an argument with my wife, but fortunately we a few days later. Now everything is OK again. 13.My trip to Paris didn’t it. There were some difficulties. the way I had planned 14.His grandfather 15.The news didn't well among the employees. Everyone was afraid of losing their jobs. 16.1 suspicious. 17.The boy 18.1 really like working with him. We the company over 50 years ago. to see if someone had seen anything high school and started dealing drugs. really well. . ask around bring up drop out of get along go down hold off keep up make up pay back push ahead put on run out send in set up stay away from take after turn off work out www.english-practice.at CamScanner = B2_| Phrasal Verbs , | pvor2 = axa Pre, Complete the sentences. below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form. BREAK INTO - CROSS OUT - EAT OUT - GET THROUGH TO - GROW UP - KEEP UP - LET IN ON - MAKE UP FOR - PUT UP WITH - RUN INTO - SEND FOR- SLOW DOWN - STAND | i | FOR- TAKE AFTER - TURN DOWN = WORK OUT | 1, The burglars the house and stole all the jewels. 2. There must be something wrong with your mobile phone. | can't___ you. 3.1 anol acquaintance of mine at the airport. | hadn't seen her in years. 4. | told her to : otherwise she would crash into the car up front. 5. What do the letters WHO ?- The World Health Organisation. 6. We usually at our favourite restaurant once a month. 7. Please the names you don't want to have on the list. 8. My teacher told me to stop being so childish and start 9. The pilot was able to the delay caused at the airport. 10.Jack his father. He even walks in the same way. 11.My boss told me to the good work. | was one of the best employees. 12.1 cannot your bad behaviour anymore. I'm calling your parents. 13.1 hope everything for you in your new job. 14.1 the manager's offer of a 10 percent raise, | demanded more. 15.We had to the doctor because his condition was deteriorating. 16.1'l you . a secret. - | am getting married next summer. www.english-practice.at CamScanner  A ey B2_| Phrasal Verbs mf Pvot1 | g ye Complete the sentences, below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form. } [. BREAK OFF - BRING IN - BURST IN - CALL FOR - COME OUT - DROP OFF - FILL IN - | GET UP TO - GIVE UP - GO WITH - HANG ON - KEEP BACK - LOOK INTO - MAKE OUT - PICK ON - PUT OUT | | 1. You shouldn't leave the children alone for so long or they'll something bad. » Could you a minute while | get something to write? the fire. 2 3. It took the fire fighters almost an hour to 4. Beinga primary school teacher a lot of nerves and patience. 5. All the employees had to a form that was given to them by the personnel manager. 8. Although he answered most of my questions, | had the feeling he was something. 7. The older boys always the younger ones at the school playground. It's So disgusting. 8. I'l you at the station on my way to work, It's not a problem. 9. My doctor advised me to smoking. 10. The bright blue scarf your new dress perfectly. The investigator told me he would the matter. So | expect that the rest of the afternoon will be quite 11. 12.The sun has just warm. 13.The prosecutor : an expert on DNA analysis. 14, John and Marjorie have decided to after being together for five years, 15, The man the room without knocking and told us about the accident that had just happened, 16.It's difficult to the licence plate number of the car over there. It's so far away. www.english-practice.at CamScanner  [_p2_| faeries TD Gvoto | 4 qed False friends are words that are easily mixed up. Choose the correct word or phrase for each blank. 1. The guards the visitors from getting too close. (AVOIDED / PREVENTED) 2: running a grocery store in town, he also owns a fitness centre. (BESIDE / BESIDES) 3. The jewels she was wearing were all imitations. They were __— (WORTHLESS / PRICELESS) 4. There is always the that the plane will arrive early (OPPORTUNITY / CHANCE / POSSIBILITY). 5. The English is beautiful during the spring season. (NATURE / COUNTRYSIDE) 6. Can you switch to 7 for the newscast? (CHANNEL / CANAL) 7, Mum, what are we having for ? (DESERT / DESSERT) 8. Don't my sunglasses or else | won't let you have them again. (DAMAGE / HARM) 9, My boss gave me very useful____—=——S—sbefre | left the firm. (ADVICE / ADVISE) 10. Global warming has an on all parts of the world. (AFFECT / EFFECT) 11.He took a seat me (BESIDES / BESIDE). 12.We have quite a good of winning the election. (POSSIBILITY / CHANCE) 13. You should start out early in order to the morning rush hour. (AVOID / PREVENT) 14. The policeman oe the traffic at the busy road crossing. (DIRECTED / CONDUCTED) 15.Venice is famous for its beautiful . (CANALS / CHANNELS) 16. The bank manager was willing to us on the best way to save our earnings. (ADVICE 7 ADVISE) 17.You can get a good of the sea from the room on the top floor. (SCENERY / VIEW) 18,1 didn’t have a lot of at the party. It was so boring (FUN 7 FUNNY). 49, The bank robber didn’t want to the hostages. (HARM / DAMAGE) 20, The young man will the orchestra at the concert. (CONDUCT / DIRECT) www.english-practice.at CamScanner  B2_| Phrasal Verbs if PVo09 | il B. Complete the sentences, below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form. | BREAK DOWN - BRING UP - CALL OFF - CARE ABOUT - CHECK IN - COME ACROSS - GIVE IN - GO DOWN WITH = HAND IN - HOLD UP - LOOK UP - PULL DOWN - SEE OFF | - SPEAK UP = TAKE PART IN - THINK OVER | 1. The old community centre is being and new sports facilities will be built there instead. 2.1 some old family photos when I cleaned up the attic last week. 3. Almost half the teaching staff has some sort of cold or flu. Now we need substitutes for some of the classes. 4. | couldn't her at the airport because | had to work. 5. He what I had said to him and told me he would accept the job. 6. | always have to to my little brother. He gets everything he wants. 7. | had to some of the words because the text was so difficult to understand. 8. If! hadn't broken my leg, | would have the race. 9, My sister's old car seems to once a week, It's so unreliable. 10.When you at the hotel's reception desk you have to show a passport. 11.He doesn't money because he's so rich. It doesn't matter to him. 12. The teacher told us to our homework by Friday. 13. Please ! The back of the auditorium can't hear you. 14.1 was “_ by my grandparents because mom and dad were killed in a car accident. 15. The meeting has been because two of the participants can't get here in time. 16.I'm sorry I'm late. Heavy traffic and an accident on the motorway ______me ; www.english-practice.at CamScanner  | B2 | Phrasal Verbs ff PVvoO8 | Complete the sentences below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form. ASK OUT - BREAK OUT-- BRING BACK - CARE FOR - COME ROUND - CUT OFF - GET ON | WITH - GO OFF - KEEP. ON - KNOCK OVER - MISS OUT ON - PASS AWAY - PUT ON - SHOW OFF - STOP OVER = TURN OUT 1. On the way to London, we in Paris for a few days. 2. The 90-year-old lady in her sleep last night. 3. It raining the whole day so that the two rivers flooded the city centre. 4. The alarm clock early, so | got back to bed. 5. It's important to all your colleagues in order to achieve a good working relationship. 6. The two prisoners managed to of the maximum-security prison. 7. The factory a thousand new cars a year. That's pretty impressive. 8. | can't stand the way he with his new sports car. 9: her a few days ago but she politely refused. 10.1f | hadn't gone to the party, | would have all the fun. 11.It took him a while to after the operation. 12.Who is going to us when we get older? 13.1 my glass and the red wine spilt all over the beautiful tablecloth. 14.Jill keeps eating all the time but doesn't seem to any weight. 15. Three villages have been by heavy snowfall. Nobody could get through. 16. You'll have to the books as soon as possible. There are other customers waiting for them. Wwww.english-practice.at CamScanner  f & f B2_| Phrasal Verbs _f | a oP “| pvoo7 | Complete the sentences below, using a phrasal verb from the box in its correct form. CUT OFF - DIE DOWN - DROP IN - EAT OUT - FALL FOR - FILL IN ~ FIND OUT - GET ALONG WITH - GET AWAY WITH - GIVE UP - HAND OVER - HANG AROUND - HANG UP - LET DOWN - LOOK UP TO - MAKE UP 1, Many small villages have been from the outside world as a result of heavy flooding. . We were asked to an application form before we were interviewed. . The teacher made it clear to us that we won't cheating at the test. . She's a great and reliable friend who never___— Ss mie ou & WwW tw . It's important to have a good relationship with your boss and___ our colleagues at work. 6. | wanted to apologise for what | had done but when | called her, she just on me. 7. We were visiting the town, so we just to say hello. 8. When the robber saw that there was no way out, he and surrendered himself to the police. 9. I don'twantto cook todaysolet's__ sf. a change. 10. The local police : thesuspect_____———_—sto the FBI who brought him to a federal prison. 11.You should wait until the noise before you start your presentation. 12.He finally who sent him the message. 13.1s that really what happened, or did you the story just to please me? 14. The boy adored his father and always him. 15, The two boys were unemployed for some time, so they just parks and watched people pass by. 16.She was so attractive | her the minute | saw her. www.english-practice.at CamScanner