Listening
You will hear an interview with Elena Johnson, a young woman who started her own marketing business at the age of twenty-one. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) that fits best according to what you hear.
What does Elena say about starting her own business?
Elena thinks that at the beginning she was helped most by
How did Elena feel when she started her business?
What does Elena think is the hardest thing for young entrepreneurs?
Elena says that what she enjoys most about running her own business is
Elena says that what she enjoys most about running her own business is
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Why does the writer start to feel more relaxed in the first paragraph?
Gareth believes that a successful guide dog is ultimately the result of
When working in rehabilitation, Gareth was
The writer mentions the 'fish and chip shop' to
When taking part in the experiment, the writer believes that
What is the writer's reaction to the experience'
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Grammar
Choose the correct option
Lance is ________ knowledgeable on this subject.
I need a good explanation of all the costs ________ in buying a new car.
There was a ________ debate about the Middle East, then they moved to a vote.
The doctor told him to lose weight quickly or pay the ________ later in life.
Jet lag causes problems with our ________ clock.
This species of seagull is not a ________ of the island, but will sometimes rest here a while.
Doesn't it ________ you as strange that it's the middle of May and it's snowing?
I didn't stay behind because I wanted to, I did so because it was my ________.
If you can't make ________ what's written, change the zoom level and it'll become clearer.
There's a ________ range of issues that we need to discuss as soon as possible.
Despite being ________ in the battle, the solider fought on and was awarded a medal for bravery.
The rain will ________ for most of the morning, but we are expecting a brighter afternoon.
In the mating season, the male of the species calls out with a ________ gu-gu sound.
Marie Curie, one of the best-known ________ in working with radiation, died in 1934.
Deep sea oil exploration is a dirty and dangerous ________.
Much of the neighbourhood was demolished in the 1940s when living ________ had deteriorated.
Scientists are yet to understand the full nutritional ________ of the humble olive.
You can come and ________ us performing this operation, if you want.
Bears used to be very ________ in this part of the country, but nobody has seen one for ten years.
Ben was ________ to the court for jury duty, but took a doctor's note with him and was excused.
The police ________ four states in pursuit of the bank robber.
After three years of ________, the country's economy is finally looking a lot healthier.
We altered our final ________ of yearly profits due to more accurate advertising and marketing costs.
Ana is a _____ successful businesswoman and is reportedly worth millions.
He's now in his eighties. Unfortunately he's confined to bed and is _____ill.
She was _____ disappointed when told she'd failed her driving test.
The government minister refused to resign and said he was _____ committed to his job and responsibilities.
He's _____ observant. He'd be a wonderful detective.
Dorothy filed for divorce, saying she was _____ unhappy in her marriage.
He said he regretted his actions and was _____ sorry for any harm caused.
He never does any work, I’m sure _____ the sack.
That _____ the postman – he usually comes round at this time.
The plane for Zurich _____ at 16.00 on Fridays.
Sue _____ her visa next week, if she has time.
I rang her up to tell her that I _____ to the party because I’m already busy that night.
By the year 2040 a manned space ship _____ to Jupiter.
Peter _____ that portrait for three weeks by Saturday.
This time next year we _____ our exams.
Great business leaders always _____ adversity
Don´t expect to _____ any thanks for speaking the truth
We were able to _____ an advantage over the competition.
We were so lucky to be able to _____ our ambition of travelling the world.
I was really happy when I _____ my target of running ten kilometres in thirty minutes.
He was a genius in many ways but somewhat _____ when it came to his very poor choice of friends.
Much as I liked the first candidate, I do have some _____ about offering her the job.
They live in a rather _____ little grey house on the outskirts of town.
Some of the participants´ names had been _____ in the conference programme.
The student representatives were more than a little _____ about the school director´s refusal to see them.
The talk was _____ more informative than I´d expected
Most people would _____ rather go online than read a book
It was _____ as impressive as I had imagined.
English is a _____ deal easier than Chinese.
He´s not interested in money ______ his father.
He´s working harder that ______ before.
Reality TV shows are getting ______.
People are _____ likely to visit a museum as go shopping.
The book was inspired ______ his mother, who had been a huge influence.
I admire people who are dedicated ______ finding solutions to environmental problems.
Don´t let yourself be discouraged ______ negative comments.
I am focused _____ achieving my goals by the time I'm thirty.
Sarah is easily influenced _____ people who are confident and self-assured.
It´s easy to get frustrated _____ yourself when things go wrong.
Not everyone would be motivated _____ having a life coach.
Many people are opposed _____ eating meat.
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