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Question 1 of 50
1. Question
Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.
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The climate on that island is so that nothing can live there.
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Question 2 of 50
2. Question
Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.
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Adults who were used to sign their name with a cross.
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Question 3 of 50
3. Question
Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.
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He’s very upset, so his behaviour may be
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Question 4 of 50
4. Question
Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.
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I refuse to go that restaurant again because the staff are completely
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Question 5 of 50
5. Question
Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.
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1 can’t get new parts for my car because they’ve that model.
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Question 6 of 50
6. Question
Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.
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I hate big hotel chains because they are so
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Question 7 of 50
7. Question
Complete the sentences with a word from the list with a negative prefix.
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Rumour has it that she’s going to resign, but the reports are
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Question 8 of 50
8. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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Many countries have passed laws because of the rise in tobacco-related illnesses, smoke
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Question 9 of 50
9. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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We’ll never go to back to that hotel. They tried to us on our bill by £60. charge
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Question 10 of 50
10. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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I my Facebook status yesterday, but no one has commented on it. date
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Question 11 of 50
11. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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Since many people are unable to attend today’s meeting, it has been for next Tuesday, schedule
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Question 12 of 50
12. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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My boss’s negative attitude to everything is very for the staff, motivate
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Question 13 of 50
13. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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The other team completely us and we lost 6-0. play
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Question 14 of 50
14. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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My mother’s hair became grey when she was only 35. mature
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Question 15 of 50
15. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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He lost a lot of money because of the investments he made. advise
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Question 16 of 50
16. Question
Add the prefixes from the list to the bold words and make any other necessary changes to complete the sentences.
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The organizers how many people would attend, so there weren’t enough chairs, estimate
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Question 17 of 50
17. Question
choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.
1. When we were children, we couldn’t / shouldn’t / weren’t allowed to stay out late.
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Question 18 of 50
18. Question
choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.
2. I should have / must have / ought to have packed some warmer clothes – I’m freezing!
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Question 19 of 50
19. Question
choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.
3. You mustn’t / aren’t supposed to / don’t have to walk dogs on this beach, but many people do.
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Question 20 of 50
20. Question
choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.
4. Some members of my family couldn’t / needn’t / weren’t able to attend our wedding because it was held abroad.
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Question 21 of 50
21. Question
choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.
5. I mustn’t / needn’t / don’t have to study tonight because my exams are over.
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Question 22 of 50
22. Question
choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.
6. We ought to / We’re allowed to / We’d better look in on your mother this weekend. She hasn’t been well.
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Question 23 of 50
23. Question
choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.
7. We didn’t need to / didn’t have to / couldn’t ring the bell because the door was open.
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Question 24 of 50
24. Question
choose the modal verb that is NOT possible in the sentences.
8. You can / should / ought to see a doctor about that cough.
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Question 25 of 50
25. Question
Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.
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I couldn’t wear jeans to work in my previous company, wasn’t
I jeans to work in my previous job.
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Question 26 of 50
26. Question
Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.
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Our teacher says we should always speak English in class, but not all of us do. are
We in class, but not all of us do.
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Question 27 of 50
27. Question
Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.
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Don’t be late. The class always starts on time, better
You late. The class always starts on time.
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Question 28 of 50
28. Question
Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.
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We’re going on holiday so we can’t come to your wedding, won’t
We to your wedding as we’re going on holiday.
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Question 29 of 50
29. Question
Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.
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The best thing to do would be to apply for a transfer to a different department, to
You really for a transfer to a different department.
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Question 30 of 50
30. Question
Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.
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We took sandwiches, but they weren’t necessary, taken
We sandwiches.
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Question 31 of 50
31. Question
Rewrite the sentences using the bold words.
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You cannot use mobile phones in this carriage. It
mobile phones in this carriage.
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Question 32 of 50
32. Question
Listen to an interview with Anna Usborne, ex-pupil of a Steiner School.
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In general, does she regard her education as a positive experience, a negative experience, or both positive and negative?
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Question 33 of 50
33. Question
Listen again and choose the sentences T (true) or F (false).
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i. Steiner Schools focus on the needs of the child rather than imparting information.
ii. Anna was not required to take any exams while she was at school.
iii. Today, she would not be permitted to travel to school in the way that she did in the past.
iv. She has very fond memories of her early school years because she was free to do what she wanted.
v. She considers that she learnt more about art at her school than she would have at any other.
vi. She regards the primary stage of her education as much more effective than the secondary stage.
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Question 34 of 50
34. Question
Read the article and choose the headings A-F with the stories 1-4. There are two headings you do not need to use.
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Debunking health and safety myths
In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_____
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1___ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 35 of 50
35. Question
Read the article and choose the headings A-F with the stories 1-4. There are two headings you do not need to use.
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Debunking health and safety myths
In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
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Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 36 of 50
36. Question
Read the article and choose the headings A-F with the stories 1-4. There are two headings you do not need to use.
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Debunking health and safety myths
In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
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The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6______not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 37 of 50
37. Question
Read the article and choose the headings A-F with the stories 1-4. There are two headings you do not need to use.
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Debunking health and safety myths
In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
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Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7________account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents. 8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 38 of 50
38. Question
Complete the article with a, b, or c.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
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Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
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The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 39 of 50
39. Question
Complete the article with a, b, or c.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
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The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 40 of 50
40. Question
Complete the article with a, b, or c.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 41 of 50
41. Question
Complete the article with a, b, or c.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 42 of 50
42. Question
Complete the article with a, b, or c.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 43 of 50
43. Question
Complete the article with a, b, or c.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 44 of 50
44. Question
Complete the article with a, b, or c.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 45 of 50
45. Question
Complete the article with a, b, or c.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.CorrectIncorrect -
Question 46 of 50
46. Question
Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.-
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careful
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Question 47 of 50
47. Question
Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.-
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showing the opposite
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Question 48 of 50
48. Question
Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.-
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a set of laws
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Question 49 of 50
49. Question
Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.-
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in use
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Question 50 of 50
50. Question
Look at the highlighted words and expressions and match them to the synonyms below.
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In the UK, it is the Health and Safety Executive that is responsible for passing legislation aimed at keeping the population safe. While many of the rules and regulations currently in effect have indeed been issued by this organization, a number of myths abound. Here are some of the worst of them.
1_______
Each year we hear of companies banning employees from decorating their offices at Christmas for ‘health and safety’ reasons, 1____ requiring the work to be done by a ‘qualified’ person. Such rules have never been issued by the Health and Safety Executive, 2____ managers would be sensible to provide staff with step ladders to hang up decorations rather than expecting them to balance on wheelie chairs.
2 ______
Back in 2004, a town did briefly take down its hanging baskets over fears that old lamp posts would collapse. This was an excessively cautious reaction to a low risk. 3____ , after quick checks, the hanging baskets were promptly replaced and have been on lamp posts in the town every year since. 4____this, the story continues to be repeated and the danger is that someone in authority will believe it and take action.
3 _____
The idea that park benches 5____be replaced because they are 8 cm too low seems to have originated from a decision by one particular park manager; it has no basis in health and safety law at all. There are no such bench height requirements and inspectors will 6____not be sent around measuring the benches at any point in the near future.
4_______
Despite recent reports to the contrary, health and safety law does not ban staff from wearing sandals or flip-flops at work. It must be said, however, that slips, trips and falls 7____account for about 30 per cent of all workplace accidents.8_______, if you work somewhere where the floor can’t be kept dry or clean, then wearing shoes that fit well and have a good grip would be a better choice than flip-flops.-
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who has a position of power
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