Today's Topic : Talking about problems
Your score:
6 of 6
1: Like most married couples, we've had our ups and __________ over the years.
  The possible answers were:
slumps
falls
dips
downs
Wedding
You said: downs
This is the correct answer. If you say that something has had its ups and downs, you mean that it has been involved in positive experiences and negative experiences.
2: The main __________ block in the negotiations has been the lack of trust on both sides.
  The possible answers were:
grumbling
stumbling
fumbling
mumbling
Negotiations
You said: stumbling
This is the correct answer. A stumbling block is an obstacle that prevents progress from being made.
3: We had some teething __________ with the new server but it seems to be fine now.
  The possible answers were:
problems
distress
difficulties
dilemmas
Computers
You said: problems
This is the correct answer. Teething problems are the small problems something can have at the beginning.
4: I realised too late that my question about the plans for their wedding was likely to open a __________ of worms - I'd already been told they couldn't agree on anything.
  The possible answers were:
tin
box
jar
can
Worms
You said: can
This is the correct answer. A can of worms is an informal expression that means a very problematic situation.
5: A technical __________ has delayed the launch of the space shuttle.
  The possible answers were:
catch
snag
hitch
hassle
You said: hitch
Correct!
6: The __________ circle of drugs and crime destroys families and ruins lives.
  The possible answers were:
malicious
vicious
ferocious
everlasting
You said: vicious
This is the correct answer.
Today's Topic : Talking about food and drink
Your score:
6 of 6
1: He was so hungry he __________ down his bowl of pasta in minutes.
  The possible answers were:
sent
horsed
wolfed
flung
pasta
You said: wolfed
Well done! This is the correct answer.
2: I want to lose weight so I've decided to cut __________ cakes and biscuits.
  The possible answers were:
up
off
short
out
You said: out
Well done! This is the correct answer.
3: He wasn't at all hungry and just sat there __________ at his food.
  The possible answers were:
picking
pecking
pointing
licking
chips
You said: picking
Well done! This is the correct answer.
4: I'm not good at dieting - I eat sensibly all week but then __________ out on fast food at the weekend.
  The possible answers were:
work
pig
rent
eat
You said: pig
This is the correct answer. Well done.
5: I was so thirsty I __________ back three glasses of water one after the other.
  The possible answers were:
sent
knocked
dropped
headed
You said: knocked
This is the correct answer. Well done.
6: Eat __________ darling or you'll be late for school.
  The possible answers were:
into
in
out
up
bread
You said: up
Well done! This is the correct answer.
Today's Topic : In the classroom
Your score:
6 of 6
1: Students in some classrooms sit at __________like the ones in this picture.
  The possible answers were:
round tables
desks
rows
chairs
You said: desks
Well done, you are correct.
2: I've written some words on the ________________.
  The possible answers were:
chalk
boardblack
blackboard
writer
You said: blackboard
Well done. This is correct. Nowadays teachers also use whiteboards with marker pens.
3: On the walls of many classrooms are ___________ .
  The possible answers were:
news boards
notice boards
poster
poster places
You said: notice boards
Well done. Notice boards are for classroom work and posters.
4: Today we are ______________an exam.
  The possible answers were:
standing
sitting
under
over
You said: sitting
Well done - in British English. In North American English you take an exam.
5: I don't want you to work alone. I want you to work in___________.
  The possible answers were:
together
pairs
two
group
You said: pairs
Well done, this is correct! English language teachers always say this.
6: If you know the answer, __________your hand.
  The possible answers were:
waving
put
put up
raising
You said: put up
Congratulations, this is correct.

 

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