Adjective + preposition – English Grammar Test for B1
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Last year, Emma applied for a summer job in Spain. At first, she was nervous about the interview, but she was also excited about the opportunity to travel. When she got the job, she was proud of herself and ready for the new experience.
In Spain, Emma stayed with a host family. They were very kind to her and friendly with all the students. Emma was surprised at how quickly she felt at home. She was interested in Spanish culture and eager to learn the language. Sometimes she was tired of studying grammar, but she was never bored with speaking practice.
One day, she became ill because she was allergic to seafood. Her host mother was responsible for taking her to the doctor. Emma was grateful and pleased with the care she received. By the end of the summer, she was confident and similar to the locals in her way of speaking.
1 Where was Emma nervous ___ at first?
(a) about the interview
(b) about the trip
(c) about the family
2 What was she excited ___?
(a) the food
(b) the opportunity to travel
(c) her exams
3 What was she proud ___?
(a) of her new clothes
(b) of herself
(c) of her teacher
4 Was she ready ___ the new experience?
5 Who was kind ___ Emma?
6 Who was friendly ___ all the students?
7 What was Emma surprised ___?
(a) at feeling at home
(b) at the food
(c) at the exam
8 What was she interested ___?
9 What was she eager ___?
10 What was she tired ___ sometimes?
11 What was she never bored ___?
12 What food was she allergic ___?
13 Who was responsible ___ taking her to the doctor?
14 Was she pleased ___ the care she received?
15 By the end of the summer, what was she confident ___?
16 Where did Emma apply for a job?
17 Was Emma excited or worried at the beginning?
18 Did she stay with a host family or in a hotel?
19 How were the host family with her?
20 Did Emma enjoy Spanish culture?
21 Did she get bored with grammar or speaking practice?
22 Was she allergic to nuts or seafood?
23 Who helped her when she was sick?
24 How did Emma feel about the doctor’s care?
25 Did Emma feel similar to tourists or locals?
26 What made Emma proud of herself?
27 Was she nervous about the interview or the weather?
28 Was she surprised at the kindness of the family or her classmates?
29 Did she improve her language skills by the end?
30 How did Emma’s summer experience change her?
Answer
1 (a) about the interview – text: “nervous about the interview.”
2 (b) the opportunity to travel – “excited about the opportunity.”
3 (b) of herself – “proud of herself.”
4 Yes, she was ready for the new experience.
5 The host family was kind to her.
6 The host family was friendly with all the students.
7 (a) at feeling at home – “surprised at how quickly she felt at home.”
8 Spanish culture.
9 Learning the language.
10 Studying grammar – “tired of studying grammar.”
11 Speaking practice – “never bored with speaking practice.”
12 Seafood – “allergic to seafood.”
13 Her host mother.
14 Yes, she was pleased with the care.
15 Speaking like the locals (her way of speaking).
16 In Spain.
17 She was nervous and excited.
18 With a host family.
19 They were kind to her and friendly with all students.
20 Yes, she was interested in Spanish culture.
21 Grammar – “tired of grammar.”
22 Seafood – clearly stated.
23 Her host mother.
24 She was pleased with it.
25 Similar to the locals.
26 Getting the job.
27 The interview.
28 The family – surprised at feeling at home.
29 Yes, she was confident and spoke like locals.
30 She became confident, independent, and culturally adapted.