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Practice – 12
A. Grammar and vocabulary.
I . Choose the correct answer .
1. I strongly resent the implication that I am lying . Please …… your last statement .
a. recall b. withdraw c. remove d. forswear
2. We …. That we are unable to attend the reception on 18 September .
a. regret b. sympathise c. beg d. apologise
3. I feel terrible , I diddn’t sleep ……….. lat night .
a. an eye b. a wink c. a jot d. an inch
4. You’ve had a ……… escape . I thought you’d never get away from him .
a. near b. narrow c. short d. close
5. “ With ………. do you wish to speak ? “ the receptionist asked me .
a. what b. who c. whom d. which
6. My mother never lets me to go out at night because she’s very protective …… me .
a. of b. with c. for d. about
7. …… the rise in unemployment , people still seem to be spending more .
a. Meanwhile b. Nevertheless c. Although d. Despite
8. We had the room ……… yesterday .
a. decorates b. had decorated c. decorated d. decorating
9. The villagers have had the use of this washing machine …………. by the engineer.
a. explain b. explained c. to explain d. explains
10. By …. the housework done , we have time to further our studies .
a. taking b. to have c. having d. to get
11. The government has had new houses ………. In the rural areas .
a. build b. built c. to be built d. building
12. They had the swamp………. last year .
a. drain b. to drain c. being drained d. drained
13. She is going to have her wedding dress ……….
a. cutting b. cuts c. cut d. to cut
14. It’s about time you had your house ………..
a. whitewash b. whitewashed c. whitewashing d. to whitewash

15. I’m sorry I’m late , but I………. my watch ……… on the way here .
a. have / cleaned b. had / clean c. had / cleaned d. had / to clean
16. Please have the cleaner ………. this meeting room .
a. sweep b. swept c. sweeping d. to sweep
17. I’d like to have my shoes ……….. at once .
a. repair b. repairing c. repaired d. being repairing
18. My grandfather had a tooth …………. last week.
a. fill b. filling c. filled d. to be filled
19. We had the roof ……… last year .
a. mend b. mending c. mended d. being mended
20. We have just had the carpenter ……… this chair .
a. made b. make c. to make d. making
21. What did you do this morning ? We ………. the room whitewashed .
a. had b. have c. got to d. order
22. I have had my room ………. today .
a. clean b. cleaning c. cleaned d. being cleaned
23. John has just had his brother ……… a house for him on Fifth Avenue .
a. building b. build c. to build d. built
24. Let’s have our waiter ………. Some coffee .
a. bring b. to bring c. bringing d. brought
25. You ought to have your coat ……….
a. clean and press b. cleaned and pressed c. cleaning and pressing d. cleaning and pressed .
26. The teacher had the students ………. their test .
a. hand in b. handed in c. handing in d. having handed in
27. The students got the librarian …….. books for them .
a. buy b. to buy c. bought d. buying
28. Learning computing in ……….. is not sufficient , learners need practice .
a. theory b. page c. book d. document
29. The courses of English – Vietnamese Translation were in ………. of Prof Smith .
a. duty b. change c. charge d. teaching

30. If you are still studying at a university , you can apply for a ………. job .
a. good time b. full-time c. part-time d. in time
31. Peter had no ……… how to use the English grammar structures appropriately .
a. idea b. way c. chance d. understand
32. At this first ……… , it is impossible for us to know whether we will succeed or not .
a. stair b. stage c. formation d. path
33. It has been ………. That the world’s population will be 8 billion in 2020 .
a. consideration b. completed c. approximately . d. calculated
34. A………. is a skilled worker who makes or uses or repairs machinery .
a. teacher b. worker c. mechanic d. driver
35. The secretary said , “ Boss , the contract is ready for …….. “
a. sign b. signal c. signatory d. signature
36. He is a ………. engineer .
a. mechanic b. mechanism c. mechanical d. mechanics.
37. My younger sister has chosen ………. as her career.
a. teach b. teaches c. teaching d. teacher
38. The cost of the material is ……… in the bill for the work .
a. include b. included c. including d. includes
39. The bus company has ……….the fare by 20% .
a. raised b. risen c. raising d. arisen
40.“ You were late for your dental appointment .” “ I know I shouldn’t ….. so long at the library . “
a. be staying b. have stayed c. had stayed d. stay
41. The police ……. to report to the headquarters immediately .
a. require b. required c. is required d. are required
42. He was advised ……….. singing lessons .
a. take b. taken c. taking d. to take
43. Magazines are usually weekly or monthly , but newspapers are ………….
a. every day b. daily c. day d. day after day
44. There isn’t ………. foreign news in the paper .
a. a lot b. lots c. many d. much

45. I read in one paper that they are ……….. married .
a. getting b. got c. being d. having
46. I wish I ………. Some jeans I really like . I must have tried on ten pairs .
a. find b. can find c. could find d. should find
47. Everyone ……… what they have to do , don’t they ?
a. know b. knows c. do know d. have known
48. She used to work here as a typist , ……… she ?
a. did b. didn’t c. use d. wouldn’t
49. Tom is not used to ………. up early . He is late for school very often .
a. get b. got c. getting d. having got
50. Can you help me ……… in this application form ?
a. fill b. to fill c. filling d. a and b are correct
51. Please invite ………. you like to the reception
a. one b. anyone c. ones d. all
52. ……….. you do , please don’t tell Mary that we’ve lost her book .
a. Anything b. What c. Whatever d. It’s better .
53. I’d rather you ……… smoke in here .
a. don’t b. didn’t c. not d. shouldn’t
54. I feel rather cold . I wish I ………. my pullover with me .
a. bring b. brought c. had brought d. would bring
55. It’s high time you ………. to look after yourself .
a. learn b. learned c. will learn d. would learn
56. Don’t phone between 8.00 and 9.00 . I shall ………. then .
a. study b. be studying c. be studied d. have studied
57. Let me know as soon as Linda …………. here .
a. gets b. got c. will get d. would get
58. The skin of babies is very ……………..
a. hard b. sensible c. delicate d. dry
59. The wound had already ………….. and it left a scar .
a. hit b. kept c. sealed d. healed

60. Those who ………for the Revolution are highly respected .
a. blooded b. bled c. fed d. dead
61. After doing ………. service he returned to the university and continued his study .
a. military b. militant c. soldier d. battle
62. When skin is burnt , the ………are destroyed and a scar will be formed .
a. complexion b. beams c. tissues d. issues
63. The sun light ……… sea water and we get salt
a. raises b. rises c. shines d. vaporizes
64. Aspirin may ………. the stomach.
a. ulcerate b. delicate c. cut d. heal
65. Being red , birthmarks …………. the laser beam strongly
a. focus b. notice c. absorb d. interest
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting .
66. Paul did (a)so well in his speech today (b) that he (c) should have rehearsed it many times(d) this past week
67. Bess is used (a)to fly after ( b)having crossed the continent (c) many times during the (d) past decade .
68. Our Spanish professor would like(a) us (b)spending more time(c) in the lab(d) practicing our pronunciation .
69. I need(a) both (b) fine brown sugar as well(c) as powdered sugar (d) to bake a Hawaiian cake .
70.After (a) rising the flag (b) to commemorate (c) the holiday , the mayor gave (d) a long speech .
71. (a)The general commanded (b) the Officers’ club be (c)off limits to (d) the new recruits .
72. If you (a) set (b) in that position for too long , (c) you may get a cramp(d) in your leg.
73. The doctor (a)told Mr Ba that , (b) because of his severe cramps , he should (c) lay in bed(d) for a few days .
74. If you had (a)sat the plant(b) in a cooler location , (c) the leaves would not(d) have burned .
75. David is (a) particularly (b) fond of cooking , and he (c) often cooks (d) really delicious meals .
76. Mary is (a) so an (b) intelligent pupil (c) that she (d) can answer this question .
77.(a) How long (b) it took you (c) to get (d) to your school ?
78. This table is(a) not sturdy enough (b) to support a television , and (c)that one probably isn’t(d) neither .
79. (a)The company representative sold (b)to the manager a (c)sewing machine(d) for $ 40.
80. These televisions are(a) quite popular(b) in Europe , but (c) those ones (d) are not .
81. Harvey seldom (a)pays his bills (b) on time , and (c) his brother (d) does too .
82. They (a) are going (b) to have to (c) leave soon and(d) so do we .

83. Dresses ,skirts , shoes , and (a)children’s clothing (b)are advertised (c) at (d) great reduced prices this weekend .
84. Mary and (a) her sister (b) just bought (c) two new (d) winters coats at the clearance sale .
85. (a)A lunch (b)of soup and sandwiches (c)do not (d) appeal to all of the students
86. Some of us (a)have to study (b)their lessons(c) more carefully if we expect(d) to pass this exam .
87. Mr. Peters used to(a) think of (b)himself (c)as the only president (d)of the company .
88. She wishes that we(a) didn’t send (b)her the candy yesterday (c)because she’s (d)on a diet .
89. They’re (a)planning on (b) attending the convention (c) next month and (d)so I am .
90.The artist tried (a)stimulate (b)interest in painting (c)by taking his students (d) to the museums .
Practice -12
Choose the best answer (Grammar and vocabulary.)
1. She has a ……….. for pink .
a. prefer b. preference c. preferential d. interest
2. Thanks to laser beams , at last she could get rid of the …………. birthmark on her face .
a. normal b. abnormal c. abnormality d. abnormally
3. Peter …… 10 films and I think his latest is the best .
a. made b. had made c. has made d. was making
4. ……….. of the hundred members of the club was given a souvenir.
a. Each b. All c. Either d. Neither
5. ……… you hand me that pair of scissors , please ?
a. May b. Shall c. Will d. Should
6. The baby continued ………. even after she was picked up .
a. being crying b. having cried c. have been crying d. to cry
7. Bob got fired . It’s going to be difficult for him to find ……….. job .
a. other b. another c. the other d. the another
8. In this school most ……. Hard .
a. of students work b. students work c. student works d. of student work
9. You……… put the fish in the fridge before it spoils .
a. had better b. had to c. would rather d. may
10. I got Ba …….. borrow her car for the weekend .
a. let me b. let me to c. to let me d..to let me to

11. If someone ……… into the store , smile and say “ May I help you ? “
a. comes b. came c. would come d. could come
12. If we want to ………. up with them we’d better hurry .
a. come b. arrive c. approach d. catch
13. If I ……. The same problems you had as a child , I might not have succeeded in life as well as you have .
a. had had b. have c. would have d. should have
14. We hope you will get all your heart’s ………..
a. desires b. obstacles c. uncertain d.disease
15. Children born into rich family show a ……….. to get fat .
a. keenness b. tendency c. problems d. enjoyment
16. It is very difficult for us to ………. Our bad habits .
a. get through b. put out c. overcome d. set off
17. I cannot ……… noise when I am working .
a. get b. tolerate c. put on d. take
18. He is very successful ………. His job .
a. for b. with c. in d. of
19.Anna’s doctor insists ………. For a few days .
a. that she is resting b. her resting c. her to rest d. that she rest
20. Please ……….. photocopies of documents .
a. not to submit b. do not submit c. no submit d. not submit
21. The brakes need ……………
a. adjusted b. to adjustment c. to adjust d. adjusting
22. I am sure Miss Smith ….. use the new equipment
a. knows to b. knows the c. knows how to d. knows how
23. Mai and Nam ………. To the parties at the Student Union every Friday .
a. used to go b. use to go c. are used to go d. were used to go
24. You ……… me because I didn’t say that .
a. must misunderstand b. must be misunderstanding c. must have misunderstood .
d. had to misunderstand
25. I don’t have enough good words to ……….. her kindness .

a. talk b. draw c. describe d. say
26. He ………. A big house from his aunt .
a. offered b. gave c. inherited d. lent
27. The Vietnamese workers usually have three ………. Days off .
a. non stop b. chain c. consequent d. consecutive
28. Many people have an allergy ……… to seafood .
a. reaction b. irritation c. action d. function
29. When one learns a foreign language , listening is the most difficult ………. For him to master .
a. way b. thing c. skill d. job
30. The scenery was beautiful beyond ………….
a. describe b. description c. descriptive d. descriptively
31. By next May the new road ……….
a. will be built b. will build c. will have been built d. has been built
32. When is she going to come back ? As soon as she ……… Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum .
a. visited b. has visited c. had visited d. will have visited
33. By this time next month , people ……….. everything about this famous singer .
a. forgot b. forget c. will have forgotten d. have forgotten
34 . Sir Thompson always ………. Funny stories after dinner .
a. said b. has said c. says d. tells
35. The milkman ………. the jug of milk on the table outside the kitchen .
a. lain b. lay c. laid d. lie
36. My little sister is afraid to ……. The dishes after dinner .
a. have done b. do c. make d. made
37. Did you see him yesterday ? Oh no, but I ………
a. should b. ought to c. should have d. did
38. I wish I …………. her name .
a. know b. known c. knew d. have known
39. The dentist told him to open his mouth …………
a. broad b. much c. greatly d. wide
40. I want $200 worth of Swiss Frances . What is the …………rate , please ?

a. market b. exchange c. currency d. money.
41. Does anyone ……… the plans we have made ?
a. oppose b. quarrel c. disturb d. refuse
42. The social services are chiefly …….. with the poor , the old and the sick .
a. influenced b. related c. suffered d. concerned
43. Mr. Ba has cut his smoking ……… to five cigarettes a day .
a. down b. short c. out d. away
44. The girl who found the ring received a generous …….. of $ 5 .
a. prize b. allowance c. cash d. reward
45. I have searched ……… for the book but cannot find it .
a. thoroughly b. hardly c. highly d. deeply
46. I’ll wait ten minutes for you ……… you’re late .
a. in case b. in order c. in fact d. in charge
47. I know you’re annoyed , but you must try to control your ……….
a. blood b. storm c. explosion d. temper
48. It was a hot day , and many people were ……… their way to the beach .
a. taking b. hitting c. making d. setting
49. He kept on ………..
a. worked b. work c. working d. works
50. This article is worth ………. Into your notebook .
a. copying b. copy c. to copy d. to be copied
51. The boy denied ………. the glass window.
a. to break b. breaking c. broke d. being broken
52. The criminal admitted ………. This innocent child .
a. killed b. to kill c. killing d. had killed
53. It is no use ………. Over spilt milk .
a. for crying b. in crying c. to cry d. crying
54. You should remember ………. For me .
a. post b. posting c. to be posting d. to have posted
55. We object to ……….. her like this .

a. treat b. being treated c. treating d. be treated
56. I can’t help ……… anxious about the economic situation of our country .
a. be b. feeling c. feel d. to feel
57. The witch turned the prince ………. a frog .
a. out of b. into c. up d. out
58. There is ……… to be a serious energy crisis in the next century .
a. reputed b. known c. bound d. foreseen
59. I am ………. To call the doctor . I just need to get some rest .
a. too sick b. not sick enough c. sick enough d. so sick that
60. She was happy ………. Of her friends sent her ………. Birthday cards .
a. although / few b. because / a few c. because / few d. despite / little
61. Good night . I ………. You tomorrow .
a. will see b. am going to c. am seeing d. see
62. ……. From Binh , all the students said they would go .
a. Except b. Only c. Apart d. Separate
63. The car had a ……….. tyre , so we had to change the wheel .
a. broken b. cracked c. bent d. flat
64. Driving a car with faulty brakes is ………. quite a risk
a. putting b. setting c. taking d. being
65. Their flat is decorated in a ………. Combination of colours .
a. tasteful b.sweet c. delicious d. tasty
Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting
66. Mumps (a)are a very (b)common disease (c)which usually (d)affects children
67. Pro. Nam(a) teaches (b)both English as well as (c)literature (d)each fall
68.Hung yen has(a) long been (b)well-known for (c)it’s excellent longan (d)fruits .
69. As soon as (a)we’ve finished (b)supper , (c)we’ll all go(d) to downtown to see our friends
70. The(a) 6-year-old boy resembles (b)to his mother(c) somewhat more than (d)does his older brother .
71. It’s (a)claimed that all things come(b) at last to (c)he who is patient and (d)wait for them
72. (a)In the end of the party , Trang found(b) herself (c)doing the dishes alone again , (d)as usual .
73. (a)If you forget(b) his number you (c)might look it up in (d)the telephone directory

74. That(a) is (b)a new circus which (c)formed (d)in 1992
75.His mother (a)wanted to know why Tom (b)didn’t come (c)to class (d)the day before .
Insert a / an / or the if necessary .
76. There was ……… knock on ….. door . I opened it and found ….. small dark man in ….. blue overcoat and …..
woollen cap.
77. He said he was ………. employee of …….. gas company and had come to read ……… meter .
78. But I had …….. suspicion that he wasn’t speaking ….. truth because ….. meter readers usually wear …..peaked
caps ..
79. However , I took him to …… meter , which is in ….. dark corner under stairs (….meter are usually in ….dark
corners under ….. stairs ).
80. I asked if he had ….. torch ; he said he disliked torches and always read …. Meter by …..light of ….. match.
81. I remarked that if there was …… leak in ……. gaspipe there might be …. Explosion while he was reading ……
meter .
82. He said , “ As ….. matter of … fact , there was ….. explosion in ….. last house I visited ; and Mr. Smith ,
……..owner of ….. house , was burnt in …… face .
83. Mr. Smith was holding ….. lighted match at ….. time of … explosion
84. To prevent ….. possible repetition of this accident , I lent him ….. torch
85. He switched on …. Torch , read …. Meter and wrote ….. reading down on …. Back of …..envelope .
86. I said in ….. surprise that …. Meter readers usually put readings down in ……… book.
87. He said that he had had ….. book but that it had been burnt in….. fire in ……. Mr. Smith’s house .
88. By this time I had come to ….. conclusion that he wasn’t …..genuine meter reader ; and ….moment he left ….
House I rang …. Police .
Put the following sentences into indirect speech .
89. “ I’m going out now , but I’ll be in by nine , “ he said .
90. “ I’m working in a restaurant , and don’t much care for it , “ she said
91. “We’ll wait for you if you are late ,” they said .
92. “ I usually take my dog out for a walk when I come home from work , “ he said
93. “ If you want to smoke you’ll have to go upstairs , “ said the bus conductor
94. “ Who has been using my typewriter ? “ said my mother .
95. “ Do you mind working on the night shifts ? “ he asked .

96. “ Did you sleep well ?’’ asked my hostess
97. “ Who do you want to speak to ? “ said the telephonist .
98. “ Do you grow your own vegetables” ? I asked
99. “ What are you going to do with your old car? “ I asked him
100. “ Why aren’t you taking the exams ? “ said Paul

Put the following into indirect speech .
1. He said “ My wife has just been made a judge “
2. “ We have a lift but very often it doesn’t work, “ they said
3. “ I’m going away tomorrow , mother , “ he said
4. “ I’ll sit up till she comes in , but I hope she won’t be late , “ he said
5. “ If Tom wants seats , he’d better apply early , “ she said
6. “ What happened to Mr. Ba ? , “ said one of the men .
7. “ Which team has won ? , “ asked Anne
8. “ Who wants a lift home ? “ said Ted .
9. “ What country do you come from ? “ said Bill
10. “ Are you working as well as studying ? ,” asked Peter
11. “ Have you got a work permit ? ,” Bill wanted to know
12. “ Did you play for your school team “ , said Bill
13. “ Are you interested in acting ? “ asked Ann
14. “ Why are you looking through the keyhole? “ I said
15. “ Who put salt in my coffee ? “ she asked

Put the following into indirect speech .
16. He said “ My wife has just been made a judge “
17. “ We have a lift but very often it doesn’t work, “ they said
18. “ I’m going away tomorrow , mother , “ he said
19. “ I’ll sit up till she comes in , but I hope she won’t be late , “ he said
20. “ If Tom wants seats , he’d better apply early , “ she said
21. “ What happened to Mr. Ba ? , “ said one of the men .

22. “ Which team has won ? , “ asked Anne
23. “ Who wants a lift home ? “ said Ted .
24. “ What country do you come from ? “ said Bill
25. “ Are you working as well as studying ? ,” asked Peter
26. “ Have you got a work permit ? ,” Bill wanted to know
27. “ Did you play for your school team “ , said Bill
28. “ Are you interested in acting ? “ asked Ann
29. “ Why are you looking through the keyhole? “ I said
30. “ Who put salt in my coffee ? “ she asked
Practice -12
( Vocabulary and Grammar )
Choose the best answer
1. Against her parents’ wishes , she wants to be ……………
a. the journalist b. journalist c. a journalist d. journalists
2. He made the soup by mixing ……….. meat with some rice
a. little b. few c. a little d. a few
3. Since we have to be there in hurry , we …………. take a taxi.
a. had better b. may c. are able to d. have been used to
4. The earth ………. on the sun for its heat and light .
a. is depending b. depended c. had depend d. depends
5. ……… Robert lately ?
a. Did you see b. Have you seen c. Do you see d. Are you seeing
6. ……….. during the storm .
a. The fence collapsed b. The fence were collapsed c. They collapsed the fence .
d. They were collapsed the fence
7. There’s a law that says that you ………. throw trash on the streets.
a. don’t have b. must not c. couldn’t d. might not
8. If you want to join this club , you must ………. this application form .
a. make up b. write down c. do up d. fill in
9. Please forgive me . I didn’t mean ……….you .

a. upsetting b. being upset c. to upset d. to be upset
10. Several of my friends are …………..reporters .
a. newspaper b. newspapers c. newspaper’s d. newspapers’
11. I was just …………..to go out when you telephoned .
a. around b. about c. thinking d. planned
12. When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was ………..on .
a. happening b. being c. getting d. going
13. I don’t think that red dress …………..her .
a. suits b. matches c. cheers d. agrees
14. She remembered the correct address only ………she had posted the letter .
a. since b. afterwards c. following d. after
15. It’s difficult to pay one’s bills when prices keep ……………
a. rising b. growing c. gaining d. raising
16. Could you lend me some money ? I’m very ……….of cash at the moment .
a. down b. scarce c. low d. short
17. “ Did you like the film ? “ – “ Well , after .........the book , I was a bit disappointed .”
a. having read b. I have read c. read d. had read
18. “ Why did the secretary type all those letters ? “ – “ …….new to the job , she didn’t know it wasn’t
necessary. “
a. While being b. Being c. When being d. As being
19. “ Which dress do you like better ? – “ The one ……….. “
a. I tried it on first b. I tried it on firstly c. I tried on it first d. I tried on first
20. “ How long is the flight ? “ – “………knowledge , it takes about three hours . “
a. To the best of my b. To my best c. In my best d. In the best of my
21. I’m very busy , so please don’t disturb me ………..it’s urgent .
a. while b. unless c. if d. since
22. I wish I ……….my letter of application earlier .
a. would write b. had written c. wrote d. should write
23. I’m going to ……….my suit dry-cleaned for the party .
a. make b. have c. take d. let

24. The match will be .........live to various countries in the world .
a. emitted b. sent out c. shown d. broadcast
25. She ……….with the performance , but she got flu the day before .
a. was to have helped b. was to help c. had helped d. helped
26. If he ……….a chance of success, he ………to work harder .
a. will have / would need b. will have / will need c. were to have / would need
d. were to have / will need
27. I ……….you can swim well and I can’t .
a. hate it that b. hate that c. hate d. hate when
28. The football fans began cheering when the match ……….
a. started b. was started c. was starting d. to start
29. ……of the committee , I’d like to thank you for your generous donation .
a. According to b. On behalf c. Together d. In addition
30. ……………stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home .
a. At all costs b. By all means c. In all d. On the whole
31. Hello, Jane . Long time no see . How………….?
a. were you b. is he c. have you been d. have you been
working .
32. He’s……….tall……….no bed fits him .
a. such / that b. very / so c. so / that d. very / and
33. Where are your hands ? – They are ……….in my pockets .
a. both b. all c. none d. every
34. June and July , which month is ……….?
a. hottest b. more hot c. the hotter d. the hottest
35. There ………a girl …….on the beach .
a. ……/ is lying b. is / lying c. is / lieing d. is / lies
36. The plane takes off at 7.00 . I’m sure it will arrive just …….time for your conference .
a. in b. at c. on d. for
37. Where are the envelopes ? They are ……….the shelf .
a. in b. at c. on d. above

38. Penicillin……….by Alexander Fleming .
a. was invented b. was discovered c. discovered d. is invented
39. Tom is a(n)……….person . He likes going out to parties .
a. sociable b. easy-going c. friendly d. funny
40. He regrets ……….Maria the truth. He shouldn’t have trusted her .
a. to tell b. tell c. telling d. have told
41. That old woman asked me ………..a coin but I didn’t have any .
a. with b. for c. by d. of
42. We waited till 9p.m , at………..time we decided to leave .
a. which b. that c. this d. such
43. My mother is intelligent but she ……….common sense .
a. fails b. misses c. lacks d. wants
44. I’m absolutely no good at all ………any kind of sport .
a. with b. on c. at d. for
45. I’d ………you explained to her why we can’t go .
a. better b. rather c. want d. need
46. The driver stopped ………a coffee because he felt sleepy .
a. have b. to have c. having d. had
47. Peter sometimes helps his mother ………..
a. do housework b. to do housework c. with housework d. a , b and c
48. ……..for help , the woman tried to get out of the burning house .
a. Shout b. To shout c. Shouting d. Shouted
49. He retired yesterday . he doesn’t work here ……….
a. any longer b. any more c. no longer d. a and b
50. ……..the liberation of women , women can take part in social activities .
a. Because b. Thanks to c. While d. As
51. There ………my friends who I am waiting for .
a. come b. comes c. does come d. coming
52. Several items of ……….were found on the river bank .
a. clothes b. dress c. costume d. clothing

53. He had no ……..of selling the clock – it had belonged to his grandfather .
a. intention b. meaning c. interest d. opinion
54. The lake abounds ……….fish .
a. up b. of c. in d. on
55. I asked him ………..he was calling .
a. who b. which c. whom d. that
56. Did you meet the girl ……….was chosen as our monitor ?
a. who b. whom c. whose d. which
57. …….God created the world .
a. It was believed b. That it was c. What was believed d. Believing that
58. ………..is necessary for the development of strong bones and teeth .
a. Calcium which b. It is calcium c. Calcium d. That is calcium
59. The newspaper report contained ……….important information .
a. many b. another c. an d. a lot of
60. She refused to eat meat under any ………….
a. circumstances b. occasion c. opportunity d. reason
61. That ………..table used to belong to my great grandfather .
a. aged b. mature c. elderly d. antique
62. The phone ……….constantly since Jack announced his candidacy for president this morning .
a. rang b. had rung c. has been ringing d. had been ringing
63. Please add ………..salt to the soup if you think it is bland .
a. a lot of b. many c. a little d. much
64. Come………., children ! Get your coats on or you’ll be late for school .
a. along b. to c. across d. over
65. I need some help with the table …………….you lift the other end , please ?
a. May b. Should c. Could d. Shall