B2 One Day Practice 20

Today's phrasal verb means: "to give someone a bed for the night"

Our house is being decorated at the moment so my sister is ........ us up in her house.

• putting

• taking

• showing

• letting

WORD FORMATION: Today's word: "EMPLOY"

Latest figures show that ........ has dropped to 15 per cent, thanks to many new jobs in the service industry.

WORD FORMATION: Today's word: "EMPLOY"

My ........ is refusing to pay me the overtime he owes me.

WORD FORMATION: Today's word: "EMPLOY"

I've been ........ ever since the factory closed down last year. There are no jobs at all.

COLLOCATION:

Today's phrase: "to ........ a meeting"

The directors ........ a meeting last week to discuss the present economic difficulties.

• made

• did

• held

• tool

UOE PART 4:

Do not change the given word. You must use between TWO and FIVE words, including the word given.

25. Joan was in favour of visiting the museum.

IDEA

Joan thought it would be _________ to the museum.

Answer explanation

a good idea | to go

a good idea = 1 point

to go = 1 point

Reading Part 5: Choose the correct answer.

We were on our way back from the mainland. My older brother, Dominic, had just finished his first year at university in a town 150 km away. Dominic's train was due in at five and he'd asked for a lift back from the station. Now, Dad normally hates being disturbed when he's writing (which is just about all the time), and he also hates having to go anywhere, but despite the typical sighs and moans why can't he get a taxi? what's wrong with the bus? I could tell by the sparkle in his eyes that he was really looking forward to seeing Dominic.

25. Q: What does Caitlin suggest about her father?

• 1. His writing prevents him from doing things he wants to with his family.

• 1. His initial reaction to his son's request is different from usual.

• 1. His true feelings are easily hidden from his daughter.

• 1. His son's arrival is one event he will take time off for.