Read the following advertisements and choose the correct option that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 1 to 6.
Are you ready to become an international UN volunteer?
• The minimum age to serve as an international UN Volunteer is 18 years old.
• You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is 1.
opportunity to create a positive impact and be a
2.
force for achieving peace and development. Make a difference to the lives of many!
• The registration process follows a few simple steps, all of which 3.
before you can apply for onsite or online volunteering assignments.
• In order to apply for assignments, candidates need to register in our Global Talent Pool.
• The minimum age to serve as an international UN Volunteer is 18 years old.
• You can contribute your time, skills and knowledge through volunteering with the UN. This is 1.
Explanation
Correct Answer: an
We use “an” before a singular countable noun starting with a vowel sound. “Opportunity” starts with ‘o’.
Why others don’t fit: “a” is for consonant sounds. “the” is for specific mentions (this is the first mention). No article is incorrect for singular countable nouns.
Explanation
Correct Answer: significant
Significant means important or having a large effect, which fits the context of “force for peace.”
Why others don’t fit: Academic relates to school. Responsible and motivated usually describe people, not the word “force” in this context.
• The registration process follows a few simple steps, all of which 3.
Explanation
Correct Answer: must be completed
This requires a passive modal (must + be + V3) because the “steps” do not complete themselves.
Why others don’t fit: Must complete is active. Be completed lacks the modal verb. Must be complete uses an adjective, but the action of finishing is needed.
• In order to apply for assignments, candidates need to register in our Global Talent Pool.
Interested in cooking? Join our vocational school’s cooking courses!
• No 4.
prior experience required; anyone should enroll.
• Learn essential culinary skills 5.
experienced instructors.
• For more information and registration, contact us via the provided contact information below.
Whether you’re a complete novice or looking to refine your cooking abilities, our courses cater to all skill levels. Explore 6.
cuisines, master cooking techniques, and unleash your creativity in the kitchen.
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• No 4.
Explanation
Correct Answer: Ø (no article)
Experience is an uncountable noun here, so no article is needed when speaking generally.
Why others don’t fit: “a” and “an” are only for countable nouns. “the” is for specific experience already mentioned.
• Learn essential culinary skills 5.
Explanation
Correct Answer: from
We use the preposition “from” to indicate the source of learning or knowledge (learn from someone).
Why others don’t fit: On, at, and for do not collocate with “learn [skills]… [instructors]” in this context.
• For more information and registration, contact us via the provided contact information below.
Whether you’re a complete novice or looking to refine your cooking abilities, our courses cater to all skill levels. Explore 6.
Explanation
Correct Answer: diverse
We need an adjective to modify the noun “cuisines.” Diverse means showing a great deal of variety.
Why others don’t fit: Diversity is a noun. Diversify is a verb. Biodiversity refers specifically to biological variety in nature.
Don’t hesitate – sign up now and embark on your culinary journey with us!