D glimpse
12. Fred and Harry were …… over which flowers to give Nina for her birthday.
A at large
B at odds
C at a standstill
D at a loose end
13. Claire expressed her …… for high-heeled shoes in an arrogant manner.
A likeness
B preference
C care
D inclination
14. Michael …… great pride in his aristocratic pedigree.
A gets
B finds
C has
D takes
15. Mental sharpness is …… to your research, otherwise you’ll fail.
A needed
B required
C essential
D desirable
16. The fort has been under …… for three years.
A blockage
B cordon
C closure
D siege
17. Each time I fly to London, the plane enters severe …….
A turbulence
B instability
C unsteadiness
D wavering
18. It was incredibly hot; we could hardly breathe in the …… heat.
A bubbling
B smoldering
C blistering
D sizzling
19. What you really need is a …… bath to feel fresh and vigorous again.
A restful
B gentle
C soothing
D mild
20. Having studied at the university for 5 years, Kate has never seen the …… of the museum.
A curator
B escort
C dean
D conductor
Task 2. Complete sentences with an infinitive or a gerund. (16 marks)
1. Sandra prefers …… to ……. READ/SING
2. …… doesn’t really hold my interest. I’d much rather …… at home. TRAVEL/STAY
3. Ben doesn’t like …… at all. He likes …… far better. FISH/HUNT