test 12

NAME:…………………….. DATE…………………………………
CLASS:…………………… TEST in ENGLISH
1 a b c d 6 a b c d 11 a b c d 16 a b c d
2 a b c d 7 a b c d 12 a b c d 17 a b c d
3 a b c d 8 a b c d 13 a b c d 18 a b c d
4 a b c d 9 a b c d 14 a b c d 19 a b c d
5 a b c d 10 a b c d 15 a b c d 20 a b c d
1-2 0 : Choose the best answer A, B, C or D:
1. Can you tell me who is responsible _________ checking passport ?
a. to b. in c. about d. for
2. My father hasn’t seen his older brother _________ at least thirty years.
a. since b. from c. for d. during
3. Family relationships later _________ a much greater significance in his life.
a. built up b. took on c. kept up d. took
up
4. She is leaving her husband because she can’t put _________ his bad
temper any longer.
a. up with b. away c. off d. up
5. She earned extra money last year _________ several young children.
a. bringing into b. caring for c. taking on d.
bearing up
6. Some sociologists believe that the _________ family is rapidly becoming a
thing of the past.
a. basic b. closed c. nuclear d.
immediate
7. He played a(n) _________ part in politics until he was well over 80.
a. active b. interesting c. distinct d.
supportive
8. It was _________ of you to leave the medicine where the children could get
it.
a. care b. caring c. careful d. careless

9. My younger sister is very _________ and so she loves going out.
a. enjoyable b. funny c. pleasing d. lively
10. The average _________ pays 27 penny a day in water rates.
a. housing b. housework c. household d.
housemate
11. Many of our students come _________ poor families.
a. in b. for c. from d. over
12. I’m afraid I’m going to be late home- something’s come _________ at
work.
a. over b. out c. off d. up
13. Would you like to share your experience _________ the rest of the group ?
a. with b. to c. among d. of
14. We are a very _________ family and support each other through any
crises.
a. old-established b. well-to-do c. hard-up d. close-
knit
15. _________ most men , my father enjoys cooking.
a. Not alike b. Unlike c. Unlikely d. Dislike
16. Her family and friends have given her lots of _________.
a. support b. supports c. supporters d.
supportive
17. My mother often cooks big meals , so we have _________ for days.
a. remainders b. surplus c. leftovers d. dishes
18. His secrectary was formidably _________ : her minutes were works of art.
a. good b. efficient c. active d.
working
19. Our parents join hands to give us a nice house and a happy home.
a. deal with b. manage c. help together d. work
together
20. Mark enjoys having fun by causing trouble. He’s a very _________ boy.

a. stubborn b. mischievous c. spoiled d. bright
21 a b c d 26 a b c d 31 a b c d 36 a b c d
22 a b c d 27 a b c d 32 a b c d 37 a b c d
23 a b c d 28 a b c d 33 a b c d 38 a b c d
24 a b c d 29 a b c d 34 a b c d 39 a b c d
25 a b c d 30 a b c d 35 a b c d 40 a b c d
21-28 :Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that
of the other three
21. A . books B. bats C. days D. photographs
22. A. dates B. matches C. boxes D. cases
23. A. feels B. stops C. arrives D. loves
24. A. goes B. choose C. intense D. lose
25. A. kits B. kids C. bags D. halves
26. A. does B. moves C. loves D. finishes
27. A.. house B. mouse C. pause D. nurse
28. A. works B. stops C. shifts D. plays
29-32 : Choose the words or phrases that are not correct in standard English :
29. What would happen because I pressed that red button ?
A B C D
30. She had left the office when she saw how angry he was
A B C D
31. The doctor strongly advised her take a few days’ rest
A B C D
32. She has disappeared three days ago , and they are still looking for her now
A B C D
33. Mary has so many things do that she has no time to go out
A B C D
3 4 -40 . Read the following passage .Then choose the best option (A,B,C or D):
REGULAR DAILY CHORES
All members of the family have accepted the (34)…tasks of housekeeping. These

duties are not intended as punishment. They are (35)……to the happiness and well-being of
the family. (36)……family member has agreed to cheerfully (37)……to the welfare of the
family by working together as a team to get these chores (38)……quickly every day.
We have a separate checklist for each day of the week. Each list is slightly different.
Each person will have a number (39) …… to him for the day. He will complete all
corresponding items (40) …… the checklist, starting at the top, and complete them in
sequence. We will cheerfully work together on each room (41) …… the checklist for that
room is done, then move on to the next room. Any disputes over the completion of a chore
will be settled by Mom or Dad.
34. A. usual B. daily C. casual D. formal
35. A. needed B. contrary C. important D. close
36. A. Each B. All C. Some D. No
37. A. turn B. oppose C. add D. contribute
38. A. made B. solved C. done D. left
39. A. passed B. assigned C. given D. chosen
40. A. from B. by C. on D. in
41. A. until B. as soon as C. after D. by the time