5) Complete the sentences with the words below.
apathetic branch era open-air patterned quick fix straight
1 Sylvia’s dress wasn’t or striped. It was just one colour.
2 The performance was in an theatre, so they cancelled it because of the rain.
3 Do you understand what the teacher said? I’m not sure I’ve got everything at all.
4 I haven’t really repaired your car because I’m not a mechanic. This is just a so you can drive to the
next town.
5 One day, scientists will cure all the world’s diseases, but it won’t happen in our .
6 When lightening hit the tree, it burned this completely.
7 Dad suggested going out for a walk, but everyone was really about it so we stayed at home.
Mark: ___ / 7

Use of English
6) Read the text and complete gaps 1–10. Circle the correct answer A, B or C.
James There’s a guided tour of Banksy’s street art in Bristol tomorrow. Do you want to come? I’m a big fan 1 ___ his art.

Sophie Banksy doesn’t really 2 ___ anything for me. There’s a new photography exhibition at the museum though.
James I absolutely 3 ___ photography. Do you know what it is?
Sophie 4 ___ afraid I can’t remember. But I think it’s wildlife photography.
James If I’m 5 ___, I’m not really 6 ___ nature photography. I prefer photographs of people and cities. Why don’t we

just go to the cinema instead? We could see the latest Star Wars movie.
Sophie Is there anything else on? I’ve never been that keen 7 ___ Star Wars.
James I know what you mean. Science fiction is not really my 8 ___ either.
Sophie I 9 ___ say, there doesn’t seem to be much on that we both want to do. Have you got any other ideas?
James Well, I know you 10 ___ swimming very much, so why don’t we go to the pool?
Sophie Great idea! Let’s spend the day there …
1 A for B of C in
11 A make B have C do
12 A like B love C mind
13 A I‘m B I‘m not C I
14 A blunt B honest C frank
15 A onto B in C into
16 A in B for C on
17 A thing B anything C something
18 A can B might C must
19 A keen B enjoy C stand

1) Sylvia’s dress wasn’t patterned or striped. It was just one colour.
Answer: patterned.

Explanation: The word "patterned" means having a design or pattern on it, while "striped" means having lines or stripes. The sentence says Sylvia's dress was not patterned or striped, indicating that it was plain or a solid color.

2) The performance was in an open-air theatre, so they cancelled it because of the rain.
Answer: open-air.

Explanation: The word "open-air" is used to describe a theater that is not enclosed or covered, allowing the audience to experience the performance outdoors. The sentence states that the performance was in an open-air theater, but it was cancelled due to the rain.

3) Do you understand what the teacher said? I’m not sure I’ve got everything at all.
Answer: anything.

Explanation: The phrase "I'm not sure I've got everything at all" indicates uncertainty about understanding everything. The word "anything" is used to express doubt or lack of complete understanding.

4) I haven’t really repaired your car because I’m not a mechanic. This is just a quick fix so you can drive to the next town.
Answer: quick fix.

Explanation: The phrase "quick fix" refers to a temporary solution or repair that may not be of high quality or long-lasting. The sentence states that the car was not completely repaired since the speaker is not a mechanic, but instead, a quick fix was done to enable the person to drive to the next town.

5) One day, scientists will cure all the world’s diseases, but it won’t happen in our era.
Answer: era.

Explanation: The word "era" refers to a particular period in history or a time characterized by certain features or conditions. The sentence suggests that although scientists may eventually find cures for all diseases, it will not happen during the current era or time period.

6) When lightning hit the tree, it burned this branch completely.
Answer: branch.

Explanation: The sentence describes an event where lightning struck a tree. As a result, the branch mentioned in the sentence was completely burned or damaged.

7) Dad suggested going out for a walk, but everyone was really apathetic about it, so we stayed at home.
Answer: apathetic.

Explanation: The word "apathetic" means showing a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern. The sentence states that everyone was not interested or enthusiastic about going out for a walk, so they decided to stay at home.

Mark: _/7
Answer: The mark would depend on the number of correct answers. Mark cannot be determined based on the given information.

Use of English

6) James There’s a guided tour of Banksy’s street art in Bristol tomorrow. Do you want to come? I’m a big fan 1 ___ his art.
Answer: of.

Explanation: The phrase "a big fan of" is commonly used to express a strong liking or appreciation for something. In the sentence, James states that he is a big fan of Banksy's art.

2) Sophie doesn’t really 2 ___ anything for me. There’s a new photography exhibition at the museum though.
Answer: do.

Explanation: The phrase "anything for me" refers to not having a strong interest or appeal. Sophie states that Banksy's art doesn't really do anything for her, meaning she does not have a special liking or interest in it.

3) James I absolutely 3 ___ photography. Do you know what it is?
Answer: love.

Explanation: The word "absolutely" is used to emphasize an opinion or feeling. James expresses strong affection or passion for photography by saying he absolutely loves it.

4) Sophie 4 ___ afraid I can’t remember. But I think it’s wildlife photography.
Answer: 'm.

Explanation: The contraction "I'm" is used to represent "I am" in this context. Sophie is expressing her inability to remember something.

5) James If I’m 5 ___, I’m not really 6 ___ nature photography. I prefer photographs of people and cities. Why don’t we just go to the cinema instead?
Answer: honest, into.

Explanation: In the first sentence, the word "honest" is used to suggest being truthful or sincere. James states that if he is being honest, he is not really into nature photography. In the second sentence, the word "into" is used to indicate a strong interest or liking for something. James prefers photographs of people and cities rather than nature.

6) Sophie Is there anything else on? I’ve never been that keen 7 ___ Star Wars.
Answer: on.

Explanation: The phrase "keen on" is used to express enthusiasm or interest in something. Sophie states that she has never been that enthusiastic or interested in Star Wars.

7) James I know what you mean. Science fiction is not really my 8 ___ either.
Answer: thing.

Explanation: The word "thing" is used here to mean matter, topic, or category. James states that science fiction is not really his area of interest or preference.

8) Sophie I 9 ___ say, there doesn’t seem to be much on that we both want to do. Have you got any other ideas?
Answer: must.

Explanation: The word "must" is used here for emphasis and certainty. Sophie strongly asserts that there doesn't seem to be much on that they both want to do.

9) James Well, I know you 10 ___ swimming very much, so why don’t we go to the pool?
Answer: enjoy.

Explanation: The word "enjoy" means to take pleasure in something. James suggests going to the pool because he knows that Sophie enjoys swimming very much.

Mark: _/10
Answer: The mark would depend on the number of correct answers. Mark cannot be determined based on the given information.