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Use of English (Grammar)

1 Use of English (Grammar)
Επίλεξε τη σωστή μορφή: "By the time we arrived at the cinema, the film ___ for twenty minutes."
2 Use of English (Grammar)
Choose the correct conditional: "If I ___ you, I wouldn't trust him so easily."
3 Use of English (Grammar)
Επίλεξε τη σωστή πρόθεση: "Her opinion is completely different ___ mine."
4 Use of English (Grammar)
Reported speech: She said, "I have already finished my homework." → She said that she ___ her homework.
5 Use of English (Grammar)
Passive voice: "They will build a new bridge next year." → A new bridge ___ next year.
6 Use of English (Grammar)
Relative clause: "The man ___ car was stolen called the police."
7 Use of English (Grammar)
Modal of deduction: "The lights are off — they ___ have gone to bed already."
8 Use of English (Grammar) πολλαπλή επιλογή
Which sentences are grammatically CORRECT? (επίλεξε όσα ισχύουν)
9 Use of English (Grammar)
Inversion: "Hardly ___ the room when the phone rang."
10 Use of English (Grammar)
Causative: "I don't cut my own hair — I ___ at the salon."
11 Use of English (Grammar)
Mixed conditional: "If she ___ harder last year, she would have a better job now."
12 Use of English (Grammar)
Modal: "You ___ told me — I already knew about the surprise party."
13 Use of English (Grammar)
Future continuous: "This time next week, I ___ on a beach in Greece."
14 Use of English (Grammar)
Reported question: He asked me, "Where do you live?" → He asked me ___.
15 Use of English (Grammar)
Passive transformation: "Someone has stolen my bicycle." → My bicycle ___.
16 Use of English (Grammar)
Phrasal verb in context: "I can't ___ with all this noise — please turn the music down."
17 Use of English (Grammar)
Inversion: "Not only ___ the homework, but he also helped his sister."
18 Use of English (Grammar)
Modal of past possibility: "She isn't answering — she ___ left her phone at home."
19 Use of English (Grammar)
Article use: "___ honest answer is sometimes ___ best policy."
20 Use of English (Grammar)
Gerund vs infinitive: "I remember ___ the door before we left — I'm sure of it."
21 Use of English (Grammar)
Inversion for emphasis: "___ had she left the office when her phone rang."
22 Use of English (Grammar)
Subjunctive mood: "The committee insisted that the report ___ submitted by Friday."
23 Use of English (Grammar)
Passive with reporting verb: "It ___ that the economy will recover by next year."
24 Use of English (Grammar)
Third conditional: "If he ___ harder, he ___ the exam."
25 Use of English (Grammar)
Emphasis with cleft sentence: "___ the noise that kept me awake all night."
26 Use of English (Grammar)
Causative have: "She ___ her car ___ last week."
27 Use of English (Grammar)
Mixed conditional: "If I ___ the right degree, I ___ working in medicine now."
28 Use of English (Grammar)
Reported speech with change of pronoun/tense: She said: "I have already finished my homework." → She said that ___
29 Use of English (Grammar)
Preposition + gerund: "She is accustomed ___ working long hours."
30 Use of English (Grammar)
Ellipsis in formal writing: "The results were encouraging, ___ were the methods used."
31 Use of English (Grammar)
Wish / regret: "I wish I ___ so much money last year."
32 Use of English (Grammar)
Future perfect: "By the time you arrive, we ___ dinner."
33 Use of English (Grammar)
Concession clause: "___ she studied hard, she didn't pass the exam."
34 Use of English (Grammar)
Passive infinitive: "This problem needs ___"
35 Use of English (Grammar)
Double comparative: "The ___ you practise, ___ you improve."
36 Use of English (Grammar)
Preposition in relative clause: "The scientist ___ research she based her theory is retiring."
37 Use of English (Grammar)
Non-defining relative clause punctuation: "My sister ___ lives in London, called me yesterday."
38 Use of English (Grammar)
Formal register — replace colloquial: "He asked her boss to ___ the meeting." (put off)
39 Use of English (Grammar)
Used to vs would: "When I was young, I ___ climb that oak tree every afternoon."
40 Use of English (Grammar) πολλαπλή επιλογή
Which TWO sentences correctly use the future continuous? (επίλεξε δύο)

Reading Comprehension

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When the first commercial e-readers appeared in the late 2000s, many commentators confidently predicted the death of the printed book. Almost twenty years later, that prediction has aged badly. After an initial dip, printed books have made a quiet but steady recovery, while sales of dedicated e-readers have plateaued in most Western markets.

The reasons are partly practical. Studies show that, for complex material, readers retain more from a printed page than from a screen. Eye strain, notifications and the sheer ease of switching to social media all make sustained reading on a device surprisingly demanding. Independent bookshops, long thought to be doomed by online retailers, have been opening rather than closing in many European cities, often combining books with coffee, events and community space.

The reasons are also cultural. A printed book is an object as well as a text. It can be lent, signed, displayed on a shelf or passed down through a family. Sociologists describe the home library as a kind of slow social media — a curated public statement about who we are and what we value. A list of titles on a screen, by contrast, vanishes the moment the device is closed.

"Digital reading is convenient, but printed reading is memorable," argues one researcher in publishing studies. "For deep, linear texts, paper still wins."

None of this means that e-readers are finished. They remain popular for travel, for reference works, and for readers with visual impairments, since fonts can be adjusted in size. Audiobooks, too, continue to grow at a remarkable rate, especially among younger commuters. What has shifted is the tone of the debate: instead of one format replacing another, the future of reading looks increasingly plural, with readers moving between paper, screen and audio according to mood, task and place.

41 Reading Comprehension
Διάβασε το παρακάτω απόσπασμα και επίλεξε το main idea: "When the first commercial e-readers appeared, many commentators predicted the death of the printed book. Almost twenty years later, that prediction has aged badly. Printed books have made a quiet but steady recovery."
42 Reading Comprehension
"Studies show that, for complex material, readers retain more from a printed page than from a screen." The word "retain" here means:
43 Reading Comprehension
"Independent bookshops, long thought to be doomed, have been opening rather than closing." What does "doomed" mean?
44 Reading Comprehension
"Sociologists describe the home library as a kind of slow social media — a curated public statement." What does the author imply?
45 Reading Comprehension
"E-readers remain popular for travel, reference works, and readers with visual impairments." Why are e-readers helpful for the visually impaired?
46 Reading Comprehension
The writer's overall tone in the passage about printed books can best be described as:
47 Reading Comprehension
"Most regular sunscreens contain chemicals that are toxic to coral." The pronoun "that" refers to:
48 Reading Comprehension
Passage: "Bees pollinate roughly one third of the food we eat. Yet bee populations have fallen sharply in the last decade. Pesticides, the loss of wild flowers and a parasite called Varroa are widely blamed. Scientists warn that without urgent action, fruit and vegetable prices could rise dramatically." What is the writer's main concern?
49 Reading Comprehension
Passage: "Many teenagers now spend more than seven hours a day looking at a screen. Sleep researchers warn that blue light suppresses melatonin, making it harder to fall asleep. Schools in Finland and France have begun banning phones during the school day, with notable improvements in concentration." What can we INFER?
50 Reading Comprehension
Passage: "The Mediterranean diet, rich in olive oil, fish, vegetables and whole grains, has long been linked to lower rates of heart disease. Recent research, however, suggests its benefits go beyond the heart: people who follow it closely also show slower cognitive decline as they age." The word "cognitive" most nearly means:
51 Reading Comprehension
Passage: "For decades, Pluto was considered the ninth planet of our solar system. In 2006, however, the International Astronomical Union reclassified it as a 'dwarf planet'. The decision was controversial: many in the public refused to accept it, and several US states even passed symbolic resolutions defending Pluto's planetary status." Which statement is TRUE according to the text?
52 Reading Comprehension
Passage: "Some children develop a particular bond with a single book, returning to it night after night. Psychologists call this 'comfort reading'. Far from being a sign of limited curiosity, it appears to help children build emotional stability through familiarity and predictable narratives." What does the writer suggest about comfort reading?
53 Reading Comprehension
Passage: "The new museum, housed in a former power station, has become a surprise hit. Critics had predicted that the industrial setting would feel cold and unwelcoming. Visitors disagree: many describe the rough brick walls and exposed pipes as 'atmospheric' and even 'romantic'." The writer's tone towards the museum is:
54 Reading Comprehension
Passage: "Five years ago, a small fishing village on the south coast of Cyprus was hardly mentioned in any guidebook. Today, on summer weekends, its narrow streets struggle to absorb the crowds. The reason is not a new road or a celebrity hotel — it is a single Instagram post. A travel influencer photographed the village's blue-shuttered houses at sunset, tagged the location, and within months tour buses were arriving daily. Locals describe the experience as a mixed blessing. New cafés have opened, young people who once moved to Limassol for work have returned, and the price of a small house has more than doubled. At the same time, residents complain about traffic, rubbish, and visitors who treat private courtyards as photo studios. The village council has begun to limit parking and ban large groups from the harbour, but it is reluctant to discourage tourism altogether. Researchers call this pattern "viral tourism": destinations that explode in popularity because of a single piece of online content, often with little warning and even less planning. The challenge, they argue, is not to stop the phenomenon but to manage it before the very charm that attracted visitors disappears." What is the main idea of the passage?
55 Reading Comprehension
"Locals describe the experience as a mixed blessing." The phrase "a mixed blessing" means:
56 Reading Comprehension
"...young people who once moved to Limassol for work have returned..." What can we infer from this sentence?
57 Reading Comprehension
"The village council has begun to limit parking and ban large groups from the harbour, but it is reluctant to discourage tourism altogether." The word "reluctant" here means:
58 Reading Comprehension
"Researchers call this pattern 'viral tourism': destinations that explode in popularity because of a single piece of online content..." The word "explode" here is used:
59 Reading Comprehension
The writer's overall attitude towards "viral tourism" can best be described as:
60 Reading Comprehension πολλαπλή επιλογή
According to the passage, which of the following are TRUE about the village? (επίλεξε όσα ισχύουν)
61 Reading Comprehension
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. "Microplastics — particles smaller than 5 millimetres — have now been detected in virtually every environment on Earth, from the Mariana Trench to Arctic snow. Scientists were initially alarmed by their presence in the ocean, but recent studies reveal that the concentration of microplastics in the air we breathe may pose an even greater risk. A 2023 study estimated that urban residents inhale the equivalent of a credit card's worth of plastic each week. Unlike larger debris, microplastics are too small to be filtered by the nose or throat; they reach the lungs directly. Long-term effects on human tissue are still being studied, but early data suggest links to inflammation and cellular damage. Legislators have been slow to respond, partly because the science is still emerging and partly because the sources — synthetic textiles, tyres, packaging — are deeply embedded in modern economies." According to the passage, why have legislators been slow to act on microplastics?
62 Reading Comprehension
(Same passage as q21) The phrase "deeply embedded in modern economies" (final sentence) suggests that:
63 Reading Comprehension
(Same passage as q21) What does the statistic about "a credit card's worth of plastic each week" achieve in the passage?
64 Reading Comprehension πολλαπλή επιλογή
(Same passage as q21) Which of the following are stated or directly implied in the passage? (επίλεξε όσα ισχύουν)
65 Reading Comprehension
Read the new passage: "The concept of 'slow journalism' emerged as a reaction to the 24-hour news cycle. Proponents argue that in-depth, long-form reporting — produced over weeks or months — delivers more reliable, nuanced analysis than breaking news updates. Critics, however, contend that slow journalism is a luxury reserved for the affluent: lengthy magazine features require subscriptions most readers cannot afford. Supporters counter that investigative pieces like the Panama Papers or the Windrush exposé, which took years to compile, forced governments to act and changed laws. The debate ultimately hinges on whether journalism's primary duty is speed or accountability." The word "hinges" (final sentence) is closest in meaning to:
66 Reading Comprehension
(Same passage as q25) Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage?
67 Reading Comprehension
(Same passage as q25) According to critics of slow journalism, its main disadvantage is that:
68 Reading Comprehension
Inference question: Read the sentence — "Early reviews were lukewarm at best." What does this imply about the reviews?
69 Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary in context: "The minister's equivocal response left journalists uncertain about the policy." The underlined word means:
70 Reading Comprehension
Author's purpose: A writer ends an article with "Only time will tell whether this bold experiment will deliver on its promises." This sentence most likely:
71 Reading Comprehension
Read: "The museum's new wing, opened after a decade of fundraising, has been praised for its sustainable design — solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and timber sourced entirely from certified forests. Yet critics note that the construction process itself generated significant carbon emissions, raising questions about whether 'sustainable architecture' is more branding than substance." The critics' argument could best be summarised as:
72 Reading Comprehension
(Same passage as q31) The expression "more branding than substance" implies that:
73 Reading Comprehension
Inference from tone: A journalist writes — "The government's latest environmental pledge is, to put it charitably, ambitious." The journalist's real opinion is most likely:
74 Reading Comprehension
Referencing words: "Scientists isolated the compound and tested it on cell cultures. They showed remarkable resistance to the virus." What does 'they' refer to?
75 Reading Comprehension
Tone identification: Which of the following sentences has an IRONIC tone?
76 Reading Comprehension
Extended passage (continued): "Rewilding — the large-scale restoration of ecosystems — has gained momentum across Europe. In Scotland, reintroduced beavers have re-engineered entire river systems within a decade. In Portugal, abandoned farmland is being reclaimed by wolves. Proponents see rewilding as a cost-effective way to address biodiversity loss and climate change simultaneously. But farmers in affected areas are not so enthusiastic. 'You can't run a sheep farm when wolves are your neighbours,' one farmer told this correspondent bitterly." The farmer's quote is included primarily to:
77 Reading Comprehension
(Same passage as q36) Which of the following best describes the overall tone of the passage?
78 Reading Comprehension
Vocabulary in context: "Her prose was lapidary — every word chosen with surgical precision." The underlined word suggests the writing was:
79 Reading Comprehension
Implicit meaning: A travel writer says of a city: "It has managed to preserve the appearance of tradition while quietly dismantling everything that made tradition meaningful." This is best read as:
80 Reading Comprehension πολλαπλή επιλογή
Which of the following questions are detail questions that can be answered using information EXPLICITLY stated in the rewilding passage (q36)? (επίλεξε όσα ισχύουν)

Vocabulary & Cloze

81 Vocabulary & Cloze
Choose the word that best fits: "She made a ___ decision to quit her job and travel the world."
82 Vocabulary & Cloze
Σημείωση: «sympathetic» στα αγγλικά ≠ «συμπαθητικός» στα ελληνικά. "The nurse was very ___ when she heard about my injury."
83 Vocabulary & Cloze
Cloze: "I would like to ___ the recent rise in electricity prices."
84 Vocabulary & Cloze
"The company managed to ___ a deal with its competitors."
85 Vocabulary & Cloze
"Despite ___ hard, he failed the exam."
86 Vocabulary & Cloze
Choose the right word: "The detective examined the ___ at the scene of the crime."
87 Vocabulary & Cloze
"She has been working here ___ five years."
88 Vocabulary & Cloze
Phrasal verb: "You should ___ smoking — it's bad for your health."
89 Vocabulary & Cloze πολλαπλή επιλογή
Which collocations are CORRECT in standard British English? (επίλεξε όσα ισχύουν)
90 Vocabulary & Cloze
Word formation: "Her ___ to the project was greatly appreciated by the team." (contribute)
91 Vocabulary & Cloze
Near-synonym: "Loud music can negatively ___ your concentration."
92 Vocabulary & Cloze
Idiom: "Don't worry about the small details — let's just see the bigger ___."
93 Vocabulary & Cloze
Near-synonym: "The chef prepared a wine sauce to ___ the steak perfectly."
94 Vocabulary & Cloze
Word formation: "The new policy proved highly ___ in reducing waste." (effect)
95 Vocabulary & Cloze
Collocation: "Could you please ___ me a favour and post this letter?"
96 Vocabulary & Cloze
Near-synonym: "The school ___ welcomed the new students at the assembly."
97 Vocabulary & Cloze
Idiom: "I'm afraid we'll have to ___ the bullet and tell her the truth."
98 Vocabulary & Cloze
Cloze: "He apologised ___ being late to the meeting."
99 Vocabulary & Cloze
Word formation: "The company's ___ on imported materials has become a problem." (depend)
100 Vocabulary & Cloze
Near-synonym: "The witness gave a very ___ account of what happened."
101 Vocabulary & Cloze
Word formation: "The professor's lecture was ___ for its clarity and precision." (REMARK)
102 Vocabulary & Cloze
Collocation: "The new law will ___ into force next January."
103 Vocabulary & Cloze
Phrasal verb: "The board decided to ___ on making a final decision until they had more data."
104 Vocabulary & Cloze
Cloze: "She was ___ to tears by the film — she hadn't expected it to be so moving."
105 Vocabulary & Cloze
Word formation: "His ___ to detail set him apart from his colleagues." (ATTEND)
106 Vocabulary & Cloze
Cloze — formal writing: "The results of the investigation will be made ___ to the public next week."
107 Vocabulary & Cloze
Preposition: "The new policy is ___ line with EU regulations."
108 Vocabulary & Cloze
Phrasal verb meaning: "The journalist tried to ___ out who had leaked the information."
109 Vocabulary & Cloze
Negative prefix: "His ___ behaviour during the negotiations damaged the country's reputation." (DIPLOMAT)
110 Vocabulary & Cloze
Collocation: "The charity ___ a campaign to raise awareness about homelessness."
111 Vocabulary & Cloze
Word formation — suffix choice: "The ___ of the new bridge was celebrated by the entire city." (OPEN)
112 Vocabulary & Cloze
Fixed expression: "We need to get to the ___ of this problem before it worsens."
113 Vocabulary & Cloze
Cloze — linking words: "The project was completed ahead of schedule; ___, costs were 20% over budget."
114 Vocabulary & Cloze
Idiomatic expression: "The new manager always plays his cards ___ — no one ever knows what he's planning."
115 Vocabulary & Cloze
Collocations with 'make': "The CEO decided to ___ an exception for the long-serving employee."
116 Vocabulary & Cloze
Word formation: "She ___ accepted the award on behalf of her team." (GRACE)
117 Vocabulary & Cloze
Prepositional collocation: "The report was ___ stark contrast to the earlier findings."
118 Vocabulary & Cloze
Cloze: "The documentary shed ___ on a largely ignored chapter of local history."
119 Vocabulary & Cloze
Register: Which is the most formal equivalent of "I'm writing to let you know that the event has been cancelled"?
120 Vocabulary & Cloze πολλαπλή επιλογή
Which TWO options correctly complete the sentence? "The scientist was ___ her research when she made the breakthrough discovery." (επίλεξε δύο)

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