I. Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each gap.Use only one word in each gap. There can be (1) few under-twelves who have not read one of the Harry Potter books, seen one of the films or played the video game. The characters and places created (2) by J.K. Rowling, from Hogwarts School for Wizards (3) to Dumbledore, the wizard headmaster, are now household names. But not many people realise that the author used real historical figures and places (4) as source material for her stories. The key figure (5) at the end of the first book (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, Nicholas Flamel, is based on a rich and famous alchemist of the (6) same n am e , who lived in Paris in the Middle Ages. In Rowling's book, written in 1995, the philosopher is 665 years old. (7) In real life, Flamel, a successful scribe and bookseller, was born in 1330. He was (8) a student of alchemy and, according to (9) his diary, he succeeded in transforming base metals into gold in 1382. The philosopher's stone kept at Hogwarts can not only create gold, but it has the power to make men immortal, (10) which explains Flamers age. The real Flamel was (11) also a well-known philanthropist who (12) created housing for the (13) poor, founded free hospitals and endowed churches. (14) One of the hostels Flamel and his wife opened for the poor people of Paris (15) still stands today and operates as a restaurant. It is generally agreed that education should prepare young people to be responsible and productive members of the society (1) in which they live. When reformists talk about making education more relevant, they often focus on the need for work-related skills like computer literacy or careers guidance. But (2) when/ as young people enter the big wide world", many may find (3) themselves entirely ignorant of an area which they will probably spend (4) many hours thinking or worrying (5) about their finances. School leavers, whether they go (6) on to further study or get a job, will suddenly be required to handle a bank account, tax obligations and offers of credit. Until now, there has been (7) little or no financial education in schools. It is (8) no wonder that so many young people get into debt, when there (9) is not enough impartial financial information available. A recent survey of 15- and 16-year-olds in Britain showed just (10) how unaware the younger generation is when it comes (11) to the cost (12) of living. While most of them knew how much a computer game costs, (13) few had any idea of the costs of obligations like rent, heating and electricity. There is clearly (14) a need for practical financial education in schools to equip (15) the next generation for a complex and competitive world. II. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. 1. It wasn't at all easy for us to find somewhere to stay. GREAT It was with great difficulty that we eventually found somewhere to say. 2. Harry complained about the weather throughout the holiday. ENTIRE Harry spent the entire holiday complaining about the weather. 1 In the New York branch of Prada. They provide concrete evidence about what we are attracted to as we browse around a store. In some more upmarket clothes stores. it also identifies its place of origin and transmits information about its movements. a. monitor d. expand d. focus c. RATES You can get reduced rates in our shop if you have a membership card. 8. Strict punishments for littering have recently been introduced by the police. 1. they are making the most of new technology to learn about consumer behaviour. getting c. bought off d. HOUSED The coin collection is being temporarily housed in the main gallery. market b. authorises d. direct c. watch b. III. fund a. DISLIKE Otto has a dislike of violent films. Now. publicises 4. acquires b. 9. a. CUSTOM Clients say that they have taken their custom elsewhere because of our poor service. 4. bound b. Violent films to do not appeal to Otto at all. identifies b.3. gaze c. seize c. each garment carries a tiny electronic chip. PRODUCTION A ticket will be given to you/ issued on production of your ID card. owing d. retains d. credit a. Poor service is the reason that clients have given for not doing business with us anymore. They are putting the coin collection in the main gallery for the time being. 7. which not only contains data such as its price. taken off 2 . the police are clamping down on littering. brand d. AUTHORISATION The manager's authorization is needed/ required for you to be able to sign on her behalf. conceivable c. CLAMPING Nowadays. If you have a membership card. taking b. browse d. Consumers. Anne's work has hardly got any better at all this term. retail d. share b. however. involve b. a. a. observe a. if retailers wanted to know shoppers' opinions of store displays and layout. houses c. ripped off b. put off c. 5. contains a. branch c. you get a discount in our shop. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space. making 2. the merchandise itself is being used to monitor shopper behaviour. Retailers are bound to find this technology invaluable in their quest to boost sales. absorb 3. strengthen a. COURAGE I didn't have the courage to go back into the burning building. I wasn't brave enough to enter the burning building again. boost b. 11. In the past. for example. They will give you a ticket when you show your ID card. buying d. 10. doubtless a. simplifies c. LITTLE There has been (very) little improvement in Anne's work this term. may be put off by stores that watch their every move. 6. You cannot sign on the manager's behalf without her permission. they would conduct market research and ask people their opinions. 2. Food manufacturers also make larger profits by sending food abroad for processing at low cost in developing countries. value c. can be on sale in European stores within four days. You'll find our guides an invaluable (VALUE) source of information. Copycats may find themselves in court being sued for falsifying (FALSE) another company's logo or product. redeem d.5. a. funds b. a. multinational d. 5. 3 .overboard 6. with b. Are you mystified (MYSTERY) by banks talking about ISA and TESSA savings (SAVE) schemes? 8. Big companies spend a lot of money creating an original identity (IDENTIFY) their product. Are you concerned about your income once you reach retirement (RETIRE)? 7. Optional b. fees d. purchase d. astronomical c. market 7. sale d. 1. 4. the overall look. not just when they would naturally be in season. Copycat products are also often sold by street vendors (VEND) who make a living selling things like handbags and perfumes illegally. 6. at IV. mood d. Brand c. store b. deserve b. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. retain a. most b. Global transport networks make it practical to bring food from far-flung locations quickly and cheaply before the food spoils. Many factors play a part in popularising (POPULAR) a product – the brand name. We at Longlife Insurance can offer you clear and easy-to-understand advice that will simplify (SIMPLE) the whole process and will ensure you a comfortable standard of living (LIFE) as a pensioner. for instance. seize c. 3. either d. 9. fortune a. Customers these days want both variety and low prices and expect to be able to purchase ingredients whenever they crave them. Goods from farms in Africa. both c. Chain a. a. each a. qualify a. offer 8. profits c. credit c. Marketing is now so competitive (COMPETE) that large corporations are intensifying (INTENSE) their efforts to prevent others from copying their ideas. crave b. a. Global d. stock b. on c. far-flung b. through d. season c. The fisherman sat patiently on the river bank. an impoverished 8. bank b. rewound 5. Intensively b. inflation b. a. redeem 11. defectively 6. branch c. Plenty of the d. The building has been carefully restored so that its original character would be retained. an extravagant d. implement d. a. commercialize b. a lucrative c. The marketing department feels that a large discount would be the best incentive for customers. a. Environmentalists claim that the local bird population would be adversely affected by the new road. field 10. retail c. 1. come off b. Plenty of the companies have announced economic losses recently.. waiting for the fish to bite. incentive 10. a.. You can buy drinks from the vending machine. installment d. redeem 4 . pay c. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence. audibly c. a.. isolation c. A large number of 2. a. do b. diversify c. retained b... pick up d. go with 9. recruited d. side d. The new school complex cost . Much of the b. The government has agreed to subsidize health care for all citizens over 60 years of age. hold d. shopping b. work off c. qualify b. My uncle's hobby turned into a lucrative business when he started leasing boats.the city council d. meet 7. A several of c. a.V. vending d.. characterize d. adversely d.. How on earth does Grace make ends meet on such a meager salary? a. a. We decided to buy the couple a gift certificate that they could redeem in a store near where they live. an exorbitant b. repaid c. a. stabilize c. subsidize 4. a. junk 3. Tracey was upset when her plan didn't come off. While most of them knew how much a computer game costs. 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. ENTIRE Harry ____________________________________________________________about the weather. But not many people realise that the author used real historical figures and places (4) _______source material for her stories. GREAT It was _____________________________________________eventually found somewhere to say. using the word given. including the word given. There is clearly (14) _______need for practical financial education in schools to equip (15) _______next generation for a complex and competitive world. The characters and places created (2) _______J. the wizard headmaster. according to (9) _______diary. (7) _______real life. It wasn't at all easy for us to find somewhere to stay.and 16-year-olds in Britain showed just (10) _______unaware the younger generation is when it comes (11) _______the cost (12) _______living. a successful scribe and bookseller. A recent survey of 15. the philosopher is 665 years old. when there (9) _______not enough impartial financial information available. tax obligations and offers of credit. but it has the power to make men immortal. The real Flamel was (11) _______a well-known philanthropist _______ (12) created housing for _______ (13) poor. 5 . (14) _______of the hostels Flamel and his wife opened for the poor people of Paris (15) _______stands today and operates as a restaurant. from Hogwarts School for Wizards (3) _______Dumbledore. He was (8) _______student of alchemy and. Rowling.K. Do not change the word given. When reformists talk about making education more relevant. Use only one word in each gap. (10) _______explains Flamers age. Flamel. whether they go (6) _______to further study or get a job. The key figure (5) _______the end of the first book (Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. who lived in Paris in the Middle Ages. You must use between three and six words. was born in 1330. In Rowling's book. there has been (7) _______or no financial education in schools. Nicholas Flamel. Read the texts below and think of the word which best fits each gap. heating and electricity. many may find (3) _______entirely ignorant of an area which they will probably spend (4) _______hours thinking or worrying (5) _______their finances. will suddenly be required to handle a bank account. is based on a rich and famous alchemist of the (6) _______n am e . School leavers. he succeeded in transforming base metals into gold in 1382. II.I. founded free hospitals and endowed churches. they often focus on the need for work-related skills like computer literacy or careers guidance. But (2) _______young people enter the big wide world". The philosopher's stone kept at Hogwarts can not only create gold. 1. seen one of the films or played the video game. There can be (1) _______ under-twelves who have not read one of the Harry Potter books. Until now. Harry complained about the weather throughout the holiday. It is generally agreed that education should prepare young people to be responsible and productive members of the society (1) _______which they live. (13) _______had any idea of the costs of obligations like rent. It is (8) _______wonder that so many young people get into debt. written in 1995. are now household names. LITTLE There __________________________________________________Anne's work this term. 11. Violent films to do not appeal to Otto at all. If you have a membership card. however. RATES You can _________________________________________if you have a membership card. 5. for example. credit a. They will give you a ticket when you show your ID card. observe a. 6. taken off 6 . gaze c. each garment carries a tiny electronic chip. HOUSED The coin collection is _________________________________________in the main gallery. acquires b. In the past. watch b. which not only _______data such as its price. involve b. you get a discount in our shop. expand d. direct c. authorises d. CUSTOM Clients say that they have _____________________________________of our poor service. Anne's work has hardly got any better at all this term. You cannot sign on the manager's behalf without her permission. getting c. 1. III. PRODUCTION A ticket will be ________________________________________________of your ID card. COURAGE I didn't ___________________________________________back into the burning building. making 2. share b. a. Read the text below and decide which answer best fits each space. retail d. In some more upmarket clothes stores. focus c. identifies b. it also _______its place of origin and transmits information about its movements. doubtless a. Now. They provide concrete evidence about what we are attracted to as we _______around a store. monitor d. 10. 4. ripped off b. they would conduct _______research and ask people their opinions. a. houses c. may be _______by stores that watch their every move. Poor service is the reason that clients have given for not doing business with us anymore. Strict punishments for littering have recently been introduced by the police. Retailers are _______to find this technology invaluable in their quest to _______sales.3. boost b. buying d. fund a. I wasn't brave enough to enter the burning building again. brand d. browse d. contains a. In the New York _______of Prada. absorb 3. owing d. 8. taking b. 7. CLAMPING Nowadays. bound b. conceivable c. if retailers wanted to know shoppers' opinions of store displays and layout. seize c. the merchandise itself is being used to _______shopper behaviour. simplifies c. they are _______the most of new technology to learn about consumer behaviour. AUTHORISATION The manager's ______________________________for you to be able to sign on her behalf. a. 9. Consumers. branch c. retains d. They are putting the coin collection in the main gallery for the time being. strengthen a. the police _________________________________________________littering. market b. DISLIKE Otto ___________________________________________________________violent films. put off c. publicises 4. a. bought off d. 5. market 7. Chain a. sale d. with b. a. redeem d. through d. Marketing is now so _______ (COMPETE) that large corporations are _______ (INTENSE) their efforts to prevent others from copying their ideas. You'll find our guides an _______ (VALUE) source of information. a. far-flung b. fortune a. Copycat products are also often sold by street _______ (VEND) who make a living selling things like handbags and perfumes illegally. not just when they would naturally be in _______. Customers these days want _______variety and low prices and expect to be able to _______ingredients whenever they _______them. at IV. 1. stock b. multinational d. can be on _______in European stores within four days. crave b. for instance. most b. on c. a. mood d. seize c. a. We at Longlife Insurance can offer you clear and easy-to-understand advice that will _______ (SIMPLE) the whole process and will ensure you a comfortable standard of _______ (LIFE) as a pensioner. store b.overboard 6. either d. qualify a. astronomical c. season c. the overall look. value c. profits c. Big companies spend a lot of money creating an original _______ (IDENTIFY) their product. offer 8. 4. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. credit c. purchase d. _______transport networks make it practical to bring food from _______locations quickly and cheaply before the food spoils. Are you _______ (MYSTERY) by banks talking about ISA and TESSA _______ (SAVE) schemes? 8. Many factors play a part in _______ (POPULAR) a product – the brand name. 3. Goods from farms in Africa. both c. Food manufacturers also make larger _______by sending food abroad for processing _______low cost in developing countries. Optional b. Brand c. 5. Global d. Copycats may find themselves in court being sued for _______ (FALSE) another company's logo or product. fees d. 2. retain a. each a. funds b. Are you concerned about your income once you reach _______ (RETIRE)? 7. deserve b. 7 . 6. 9. . bank b.. a. do b. The new school complex cost . A several of c. pick up d. My uncle's hobby turned into _______business when he started leasing boats. commercialize b. recruited d. subsidize 4. retained b. The marketing department feels that a large discount would be the best _______for customers. incentive 10. Intensively b.. 1. defectively 6.. a. a lucrative c. diversify c. rewound 5. pay c. How on earth does Grace make ends _______on such a meager salary? a. meet 7. characterize d. a. The fisherman sat patiently on the river _______. a. Much of the b. a. adversely d. shopping b. You can buy drinks from the _______machine. waiting for the fish to bite. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.the city council d. repaid c. an exorbitant b.. audibly c.. field 10. We decided to buy the couple a gift certificate that they could _______in a store near where they live. a. a. Environmentalists claim that the local bird population would be _______affected by the new road. A large number of 2.V. redeem 11. go with 9. branch c. The building has been carefully restored so that its original character would be _______. isolation c. come off b. side d. The government has agreed to _______health care for all citizens over 60 years of age. junk 3. redeem 8 . hold d. implement d. stabilize c. _______companies have announced economic losses recently. installment d.. qualify b. retail c. inflation b. a. Plenty of the d. vending d. a. an impoverished 8. an extravagant d. a. Tracey was upset when her plan didn't _______. work off c.