Oxford Placement Test

Woman: Idon't think so many cheap flights should be allowed- they're so bad for the environment. Man: It's _____ very well for you to say that but how else can people see the world?

All

Woman: Look- that's Tim Jones over there. Man: I don't know _____ called Tim Jones.

Anyone

Man: Do you want to come with me to the supermarket? Woman: No, thanks. I don't need _____

Anything

Woman: Did they discover who hacked into the computer system? Man: Not exactly - there was some doubt _____ the true identity of the person responsible.

As to

Woman: Can you tell me where the nearest garage is? Man: Turn right _____ the next crossroads. You can't miss it. Woman: Thanks.

At

Woman: Do you play tennis? Man: Yes, but I'm not very good _____ it.

At

Man: _____ I speak to Mr Brown, please? Woman: He's not here, I'm afraid.

Could

Woman: You'll never be able to settle down if you don't get a steady job. Man: _____ But if I did get a steady job, I wouldn't want to settle down.

Even

Woman: Michael looks fed up. Man: Yes, he's just been _____ about his new promotion. Woman: What's the problem? Isn't he getting enough money?

Grumbling

Man: What's the new student like? Woman: She's really quiet. I think she's a bit shy. She _____ talks.

Hardly ever

Woman: I'll be back in the office early on Monday. Man: Right. _____ a good weekend, then.

Have

Man: I'm not going to Peter's wedding. Woman: Oh-why not? Man: Because I _____ invited.

Haven't

Woman: Can I borrow a pen? Man: Sorry, I _____ got one.

Haven't

Interviewer: You've known your husband for years _____ Actor: That's right. We met when we were teenagers.

Haven't you ?

Man: Are you looking for a new job? Woman: Yes, I'm tired of _____ to be polite to people all day.

Having

Man: I thought Jack left work early to pick up his daughter from school! Woman: Me too - but apparently _____ to the gym all these weeks instead

He's been going

Woman: Why on earth do you want to become a plumber? Man: Look -it's a _____ skilled job and it brings in a lot of money.

Highly

Man: _____ did you get to Paris? Woman: By coach. It was a lot cheaper.

How

Woman: Do you know what I really like about the weekends? Man: What? Woman: _____ have to get up early.

I don't

Woman: Do you know what1 really like about the weekends? Man: What? Woman: _____ have to get up early

I don't

Woman: Iwas really hoping _____ promoted this year Man: And weren't you? Woman: No, my boss obviously doesn't appreciate me!

I'd be / I would be

Man: I've got some letters to post. Woman: _____ them to the post office if you like.

I'll take

Woman: I don't know how I'm going to manage without a car! Man: Well _____ what I can to help you out. Woman: Thanks, that would be great.

I'm doing

Man: Why are you smiling like that? Woman: It's my score in the French test. _____ such a good one before.

I've never had / I have never had

Man: Sam _____ have been at the meeting this morning. Woman: I know, but he missed his train.

Should

Woman: You look stressed. What's the matter? Man: haven't had a minute to myself _____ I started this new course.

Since

Woman: _____ do you do? Man: I'm a chef in an Italian restaurant.

What

Man: _____ wrong? Woman: I don't feel very well.

What's

Man: Hurry up! By the time we arrive everyone else _____ Woman: Sorry, I won't be much longer! Answer: A will have left

Will have left

Woman: I'm going to talk to the boss about getting a pay rise. Man: Well, ask him _____ You don't want everybody knowing your business.

discreetly

Man: What do you usually _____ in the evenings? Woman I like to watch television.

do

Man: I don't feel very well. Woman: Perhaps vou're _____ a cold.

getting

Man: I'm really enjoying our French class. Are you? Woman: Definitely. Can you believe how she _____ us talking to each other in French by the first month?

had

Woman: Why do we never do anything interesting in the evenings? Man: Well, if we _____ enough time, we could - but we always seem to be busy

had

Woman: Were you surprised to hear about the hospital closures? Man: Not at all. Government ministers _____ about shutting down local hospitals long before it actually happened.

had been talking

Man: What would you have done if you _____ your driving test this time? Woman: I've no idea! I don't like to think about it!

hadn't passed

Woman: So you're living in Paris now? Man: Yes, my wife _____ to move there for years, then finally a job came up.

has been hoping

Woman: How many children _____ you got? Man: Three. Two girls and a boy.

have

Wife: Do you fancy going to that new restaurant in town? Husband: Oh, I'm really tired. Let's eat _____ this evening.

in

Man: Which teacher sticks in your mind most? Woman: Oh, my French teacher-after the first few lessons, she _____ the whole class talking to each other in French,

involved

There have been a lot of arguments in the staff room this week. I'm not sure Woman: whether to get involved. Man: IfI were you, I'd _____ my head down. You don't need problems like that.

keep

Woman: Did you manage to persuade your brother to lend you his car? Man: No such _____ He flatly refused.

luck

Woman: We haven't got _____ eggs in the fridge. Man: Really? Woman: No, there are only three.

many

Woman: Do you think the fears about global warming are exaggerated? Man: Not at all it's _____ a matter of time before we really begin to feel the effects.

merely

Woman: Do you think you and Bethany will get married soon? Man: I think it's _____ unlikely. We've only known each other for a few months.

mostly

Man: Does it cost _____ to fly from London to Edinburgh? Woman: Ithink it's cheaper if you book on the Internet.

much

Girl: How often do you play football? Boy: Actually, I _____ play football. Girl: Really? I thought you liked it. Answer: B never

never

Man: I was just watching the local news on TV. Woman: Anything to report? Man: There's been another _____ of the flu.

outbreak

Woman: Thank you very much for fixing my bike so quickly Man: Pleasure! Woman: Won't you consider letting me _____ you for your time?

pay

Woman: Have you heard? Gary's just got fired! Man: Serves him _____ He never did any work!

right

Woman: Do you think Sam will be oK travelling on his own? Man: Oh, yes! He's a very _____ person.

sensible

Boy: Shall we go shopping this morning? Girl: No, we _____ finish our homework first. It has to be in tomorrow.

should

Daughter: Why do you never let me _____ out late? Father: We're only thinking about your safety, you know.

stay

Man: Good morning madam. Can I help you? Woman: Yes, could I arrange an appointment _____ my eyes tested?

to have

Woman: You look exhausted. What have you been _____ Man: Nothing. I had late night night, that's all.

up to

Man: Did you go out last night? Woman: No, I _____ too tired.

was

Woman: Did you and Sally go to the meeting last night? Man: No, _____ couldn't go. Sally wasn't well.

we

Man: Can I join you for a coffee? Woman: Sure. Harry was just comparing this hotel with the one _____ ,he stayed in during his trip to Norway.

where

Boy: Oh, by the way, I borrowed your dictionary yesterday. Girl Well, it might have been nice if _____ first.

you'd asked

Man: How's Carlo getting on with his geometry? Woman: Well, I think he'd really _____ from a few private lessons.

Benefit

Woman: I _____ an interesting article in the paper this morning. Man: What was it about?

Came across

Girl: I thought it was a bit boring. Boy: Me too. The other team didn't get the ball very much, _____?

Did they

Man: Will you be at John's party tomorrow? Woman: Well, I'll come _____ I finish work in time.

If

Woman: You think you're the world's greatest expert on everything, don't you? Man: _____ I were! I'd probably be a millionaire by now!

If only

Man: Could I speak to the manager, please? Woman: Certainly. Who shall I say _____?

Is calling

Woman: How far is _____ to the bus stop? Man: Only about five minutes' walk.

It

Woman: Tell me about that article you're reading. Man: It's about this scientist who believed _____ the weather that changed the path of the local river.

It was

Boy: Do you like playing this computer game? Girl: No _____ boring. Shall we choose something else to play?

It's

Woman: I've got loads of old discs in my cupboard. Man: What are you going to do with them? Woman: I don't know-it seems like _____ we get used to one thing, something new comes along!

Just as

Boy: Don't you think Richard's just _____ his brother? Girl: Well, they are twins, you know!

Like

Man: Why did you decide to _____ another job? Woman: I wasn't happy with the one I had.

Look for

Man: Whose is that fantastic car? Woman: Actually, it's _____ Man: Lucky you!

Mine

Man: Do you want to try that new Italian restaurant today? Woman: Sorry, I _____ go to the bank at lunchtime.

Must

Woman: I can't understand why Anna's so rude to us, Man: _____ can I.

Neither

Girl: I really didn't enjoy the school trip! Boy: _____ it was so boring!

Neither did I

Girl: I really didn't enjoy the school trip! Boy: _____, it was so boring!

Neither did I

Boy: Where's your bike? _____ it without my lights, so I left it at Girl: The police warned me school.

Not to ride

Woman: Come in - you look a bit cold. Man: Thanks-the wind's so strong it nearly blew my hat _____ .

Off

Man: These two coats look the same. Which one is yours? Woman: I think mine's the one _____ the left.

On

Woman: Harry's new restaurant has really _____ Man: That's excellent news.

Taken off

Woman: Is _____ any ice in the fridge? Man: Yes. Help yourself.

There

Girl: I was off school all last week - I was feeling really ill. Boy: Oh, I'm sorry _____ that. What was the matter?

To hear

Man: I had to _____ that job offer in the end. Woman: Why? Man: The salary just wasn't good enough.

Turn down

Woman: What do you think is the best age to get married? Man: I'm not sure. Woman: Well. I'm not going to get married _____ I'm at least 30.

Until

Man: That mobile phone looks cool. Is it new? Woman: Yes. I was offered an _____ by the phone company

Upgrade

Man: Oh, _____ your hair cut. You look really different now, but I like it. Woman: Thanks. I wanted a change.

You've had / you have had

Husband: Shall I prepare the vegetables for dinner? Wife: Yes but be careful not to cut _____ , the knife's sharp.

Yourself

Woman: They say the price of oil is going to rise again soon. Man: Not _____ what I've heard.

according to

Woman: Don't stroke the cat! Man: Why? Doesn't your cat like _____ Woman: Not this one!

be stroked

Woman: You must be pleased with yourself for winning that race. Man: It's no _____ deal, honestly. I didn't set out to win, I did it for the exercise.

big

Woman: Did you enjoy reading the book? Man: No. I was really _____ by the end of it.

boring

Man: Are you sure you're telling me the truth? Woman: What do you mean _____ that?

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