C2.1. Units 1-5

Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence:

"The new project turned out to be a _____ of roses."

• 
  

• bed

• basket

• field

• garden

Answer explanation

a bed of roses: an easy experience

Select the noun phrase in the following sentence:
"Investing in renewable energy infrastructure is crucial for combating climate change."

• 
  

• Investing in renewable energy infrastructure

• is crucial

• combating climate change

Answer explanation

In this sentence, "Investing in renewable energy infrastructure" is the noun phrase. It consists of the gerund "Investing," followed by the prepositional phrase "in renewable energy infrastructure," which functions as a noun and serves as the subject of the sentence. It represents the action or concept being discussed – the importance of investing in renewable energy infrastructure – and sets the context for combating climate change.

Choose the correct idiom to complete the sentence:
"Her decision to invest in the startup was a leap _____ the dark."

• in

• to

• of

• into

Answer explanation

'To leap into', to take a riskty action without knowing the consequences.

Transform the sentence using a participle clause:

"The government, facing pressure from various interest groups, implemented new policies."

• Faced with pressure from various interest groups, the government implemented new policies.

• The government implemented new policies, facing pressure from various interest groups.

• Implemented new policies, the government was facing pressure from various interest groups.

• The government, implemented new policies, facing pressure from various interest groups.

Answer explanation

A participle clause is a clause that begins with a present participle (-ing form) or a past participle. In this sentence, "faced with pressure from various interest groups" functions as a participle clause, modifying the subject "the government."

Choose the correct binomial pair to complete the sentence:
"The detective's investigation required both _____ and _____ to uncover the truth."

• trial / error

• light / error

• salt / pepper

• heart / soul

Answer explanation

Look at the image and answer using vague language:

Look at her eyes! They are a sort of ______ brown

Choose the correct phrasal noun:

"The ________ of new employees requires careful orientation."

• bring in

• take up

• put off

• make out

Answer explanation

This phrasal verb typically means to introduce or bring someone or something to a place or situation. In this context, "bring in" refers to the process of introducing new employees to the company or organization.

Can you think of a word derived from 'child' using preffixes or suffixes?

Select the appropriate verb indicating movement:

"The children began to ________ in the playground."

• hang

• kick

• wander

• dive

Choose the idiom derived from Shakespeare:

"The sudden change in management brought a ________ in the company's direction."

• salad days

• sea change

• green-eyed monster

• wild goose chase

Answer explanation

The term "sea change" originated from Shakespeare's play "The Tempest," where it was used metaphorically to describe a profound or transformative change.