Cambridge English test

Can I park here?

• I'm sorry, I did that.

• It's the same place.

• Only for half an hour.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Only for half an hour.' because it directly addresses the parking duration, indicating a time limit for parking in that location.

What color will you paint the children's room?

• I hope it was good.

• We can't decide.

• It wasn't very difficult.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'We can't decide.' because it directly addresses the question about choosing a color for the children's room, indicating uncertainty in the decision-making process.

I cannot understand this email.

• Would you like some help?

• Don't you know?

• I suppose you can.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'Would you like some help?', directly addresses the confusion expressed in the email. It offers assistance, which is appropriate for someone who does not understand the content.

I´d like two tickets for tomorrow night.

• How much did you pay?

• Afternoon and evening.

• I'll check it for you.

Answer explanation

The correct response is 'I'll check it for you.' as it directly addresses the request for tickets, indicating assistance. The other options do not relate to the request for ticket availability.

Shall we go to the gym now?

• I'm too tired.

• It's very good.

• Not at all.

Answer explanation

The correct response is "I'm too tired." as it directly addresses the suggestion to go to the gym, indicating a reason for not going. The other options do not provide a relevant response to the question.

His eyes were ...... bad that he couldn't read the license plate of the car in front.

• such

• too

• so

• very

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'so' because it indicates a degree of badness that prevents him from reading the license plate. 'Too' would imply an excessive amount, while 'such' and 'very' do not fit the context as well.

The company needs to decide ...... and forever what its position is on this point.

• here

• once

• first

• finally

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'once' because it indicates a single decision that will be made and remain in effect indefinitely. The other options do not convey the same sense of permanence in decision-making.

Don't put your cup on the ...... of the table - someone will knock it over.

• outside

• edge

• border

• limit

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'edge' because it refers to the outermost part of the table where a cup is likely to be knocked over. 'Outside', 'border', and 'limit' do not fit the context of placing a cup on a table.

I'm sorry - I didn't ...... to disturb you.

• wait

• think

• mean

• assume

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'mean' because the phrase 'I didn't mean to disturb you' is a common expression used to apologize for unintentionally causing disruption. The other options do not fit the context of the sentence.

The singer finished the concert ...... his most popular song.

• for

• with

• in

• as

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'with' because it indicates that the singer concluded the concert by performing his most popular song, emphasizing the final act of the performance.