Use of English (Gateway B1 Unit 5)

Read the dialogue and complete with the words in the box.

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Annabelle: Did you watch last night’s (a)         of Dancing on Ice?

Michael: No, I’m not sure I know that programme, what’s it about?

Annabelle: It’s a dancing competition where celebrities are the (b)             , and they dance with professional ice skaters in a competition. It’s really exciting! Next week is the final and the public can vote on the winners by phone, tablet or any (c)               .

Michael: Sounds good, I’ll have to watch it; what (d)         is it on?

Annabelle: It’s on ITV. I’ve watched it for years and this is the 12th (e)        !

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences

1. What do you think of that judge on the talent show? I don’t like him. I think he’s really   [A, B, C].

   A annoying B original C funny

2. I love watching documentaries on TV, they’re really   [A, B, C]and I learn new things.

   A awful B scary C informative

3. He’s not keen on action films, they can be   [A, B, C]and he doesn’t like watching people fight.

   A violent B inspiring C funny

Choose the best answer to complete the sentences

1. He found the film’s ending quite   [A, B, C]and nearly cried when the friends met up again.

   A informative B moving C annoying

2. We watched a film last night, but the story was quite   [A, B, C]and we nearly fell asleep!

   A entertaining B brilliant C dull