1) Complete with the correct prep. "Put ....... with" (=deal with/accept sb/sth that is annoying) a) on b) in c) up 2) Complete with the correct prep. "This might seem stupid ........ someone like him." a) for b) to c) as 3) Complete the phrase: more....than not a) usual b) frequent c) often 4) Complete with the correct verb: "we are sincerely grateful to everyone who has ............... assistance to the victims of the earthquake." a) rendered b) facilitated c) enabled 5) Complete with the correct verb: "The government made a plea for international aid to ............... the disarmament of more than 60,000 rebels." a) quick b) hasten c) gather 6) Complete with the correct adjective: "The Prime Minister can call an election when it is politically ....................." (= convenient and useful but not honest or fair) a) applicable b) correct c) expedient 7) Complete with the correct verb: "Cele's car ............... speed as she pressed the accelerator." (= if something .....speed, force or strength; its speed, force or strength increases.) a) gathered b) accumulated c) rose 8) Complete with the correct verb: "The children seemed to .......... no notice of me when I gave them the instructions." a) give b) take c) pay 9) Complete with the correct verb: "It was not until darkness ....... that Michael decided to make his way back home." a) came b) appeared c) fell 10) Complete the phrase: "In the last .........., much depends on how well you have argued your case." a) resort b) instance c) moment

Proficiency- test 1. Use of English

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