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<b>A) Mutipchoice:</b>

<b>Test 1 :</b>

1. It’s distressing to see small children ... in the streets.
a. pleading b. imploring c. begging d. entreating

2. You’l get a free month’s subscription ... you renew your
membership by the end of January.

a. unless b. however c. were d. provided

3. The electorate wil not easily forgive the government for failing to
fulfil its...…….

a. promises b. vows c. aspirations d. offers

4. Doctors advise people being deficient ... Vitamin C to eat
more fruit and vegetables.

a. in b. of c. from d. for

5. “You haven’t eaten anything since yesterday evening.
You ... be real ly hungry!” “I am.”

a. might b. wil c. must d. can

6. It is no use ... to school if you ... to work hard.
a. going / do not ready b. to go / do not ready

c. going / are not ready d. go / are not ready

7. There were many big trees, between me and the river and now
they all fell down ... into the water.

a. each other b. one after another c. one another d. a lot
8. Last year I was ... to be invited to visit Hanoi.

a. too lucky b. more fortunate c. less lucky d. fortunate enough
9. I couldn't make coffee for everybody. There weren't ...
a. cups enough b. enough cups c. cups too d. too cups
10. I read an interesting ... in the paper the other day.
a. article b. information c. news d. reporting

11. "... children like ice-cream." "That's quite natural."
a. Most of b. Most c. The most d. The most of

12. I felt as if I ... a confidence.
a. have betrayed b. would betray
c. had betrayed d. am betraying

13. The burglar was sentenced to 20 years in ...
a. dock b. goal c. jail d. trial

14. They no ... play tennis together every afternoon.
a. also b. stil c. wel d. longer

15. We don’t al ow ... in the classrooms.
a. that students smoke b. smoke

c. students to smoke d. to smoking
16. ... a pretty little Siamese cat!

a. How b. What c. What very d. How very
17. Either Pike or his sister …………. the keys to the car.

a. has taken b. have taken c. has took d. have took
18. I don't like pop music. My sister doesn't like it ...
a. neither b. either c. too d. so

19. Einstein gradual y became ... in the discussion.
a. absorb b. absorbed c. to absorb d. absorbing
20. The children ... to stay up late.

a. don’t allow b. aren’t let c. aren’t allowed d. would rather
21. We shal have to stop soon because the car is

almost ... petrol.

a. out off b. not having c. lacking d. out of

22. "My friend was going to cal me as soon as he arrived this
morning, but he didn't cal ." "He ... the train."
a. had to miss b. should have missed
c. would have missed d. must have missed

23. The family gathered together to …... the holiday meal.
a. swal ow b. share c. divide d. receive

24. I had to work hard to ... the other students.
a. keep away from b. keep up with

c. keep in touch with d. put up with

25. She has ... money that she can buy everything she wants.
a. such b. so c. so much d. so many

26. It’s time they ... promotion, in my view.
a. get b. got c. wil get d. have got

27. Galileo was ... for his study of how things fal .
a. famous b. notorious c. generous d. industrious

28. The candidate ... to have withdrawn her application.
a. claimed b. said c. denied d. reported

29. How can you waste al that money on ...?

a. gamble b. to gamble c. gambling d. the gamble

30. It was the largest experiment we have ever performed.
It ... six hours.

a. ended b. finished c. was d . lasted

<b>test 2</b>

1. There are many difficulties to be ... with when they start to
carry out a new plan.

a. dealt b. removed c. attacked d. overcome

2. Although John was the eldest in the family, he always let his

sister ...charge of the house.

a. hold b. make c. get d. take

3. The pipe in the sink is stopped up. Water is ...
a. overfilming b. overfil ing c. overdueing d. overflowing
4. I’m sorry I am late. I never ... the taxi to take so long to get
here.

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5. When I applied for my passport to be renewed. I had to send
a ...photograph.

a. fresh b. fashionable c. late d. recent

6. Trains stop here in order to ... passengers only.
a. get off b. pick up c. pul up d. pul in

7. In swimming, the athlete of Russia ... a new world record.
a. fixed up b. won c. set up d. built

8. Mr. Brown is looking for his glasses. He thinks he ... them behind in
the office yesterday.

a. forgot b. left c. put d. took

9. The film was ... on the book of the same name.
a. founded b. built c. constructed d. based
10. We intend to ... with the old system as soon as
we have developed a better one.

a. do up b. do away c. do down d. do in

11. A shop - ... is someone who steals from shops and stores.
a. taker b. thief c. lifter d. picker

12. Choose a correct reply of the fol owing expression: " What's up?"
-"..."

a. Thank you. b. I don't mind. You choose.

c. Never mind. It doesn't matter. d. I don't feel very wel .

13. Choose a correct reply of the fol owing expression: " Do you want
this one or that one?" - " ..."

a. I'l say it again for you. b. I don't mind. You choose.
c. Never mind. It doesn't matter. d. Yes? Can I help you?
14. The baby is crying. Wil you ... while I prepare his milk?
a. tear him up b. look after him

c. care him d. make him up

15. Choose a correct reply of the fol owing expression: "It's up to
you." - "..."

a. I'l say it again for you. b. I don't mind. You choose.
c. Oh, no. I hate decisions. d. What, again?

16. When she heard from the hospital that her grandfather had died,
she... into tears.

a. broke b. went c. exploded d. felt

17. Harvard University, which ... in 1639, is one of the oldest
universities in

the United States of America.

a. found b. founded c. was found d. was founded
18. I am fortunate. You gave me ... help.

a. so b. such c. so much d. so many
19. I remember ... but he said I did not.
a. to buy him a book b. buying him a book

c. buy him a book d. to have bought him a book
20. Nam Cao devoted most of his time ...
a. to having written b. to write

c. to writing d. to have written

21. I love desserts. I have a real sweet ...
a. foot b. tooth c. elbow d. hand

22. There's Irene! I don't think she sees us. See if you can catch
her ...

a. spleen b. liver c. eye d. head

23. The husband ……… for Hong Kong as soon as he ………….

about her wife’s accident.

a. had left / was informed b. has left / was informed
c. leaves / has been informed d. left / had been informed
24. How are you going to eat al that? I think your eyes are bigger
than your...

a. head b. hand c. ears d. stomach

25. I real y had to ... some strings to get reservations at this
restaurant.

a. push b. pul c. throw d. get
26. They have eaten ……… until now.

a. as many as fish b. as many as ten fish
c. as many as ten fishes d. many as ten fish

27. Nam ... asleep this morning because he ...
up late last night.

a. fal s / had stayed b. fel / had been stayed
c. fel / had stayed d. had fal en / had stayed

28. I often ... my shirts ... by my younger
sister.

a. am having / made b. have / make
c. have had / made d. have / made

29. “What’s your proposal?” “I propose that the meeting ...”
a. is postponing b. be postponed

c. to be postponed d. postpones

30. “What do you think of his presence here?” “The longer he stays,
…... I

dislike him.”

a. the most b. the very more c. much more d. the more

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<b>test 3</b>

1. Yesterday we did nothing but ...
a. talking b. talked c. talk d. had talked

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a. I would rather you have come b. I should rather you have come
c. I would rather you came d. I should rather you came

4. We would like ...to the president’s reception, but we weren’t.
a. having invited b. having been invited

c. to have invited d. to have been invited

5. George mentioned ... in an accident as a child, but he
never told us the details.

a. having injured b. having been injured

c. to have injured d. to have been injured

6. The spy admitted ... some highly secret information to
enemy agents.

a. having given b. having been given
c. to have given d. to have been given

7. Over the past two years the ...of living has risen considerably.
a. rate b. charge c. cost d. price

8. It’s so long since I saw him that I almost failed to ...him.
a. receive b. accept c. recognize d. approve

9. The police must now ... the escaped convict in the
surrounding countries.

a. search b. look after c. look for d. be in search of

10. Newspapers should try to ... printing statements that they
cannot check.

a. refuse b. neglect c. deny d. avoid

11. The four-storey house ... on that hil is stil new.
a. be built b. building c. built d. being building

12. Overexposure to the sun can produce ………. some toxic
chemicals.

a. more than damage to the skin b. more damage than to the skin
c. damage more than to the skin d. more damage to the skin than
13. Several ... nations are supplying ... countries
with new technology.

a. developed / developingm b. developing / developed
c. developed / develop d. developing / development
14. It’s high time you ... to study seriously.

a. begin b. began c. did begin d. would begin

15. I... the book you lent me for a week, but I ... it yet.
a. have been reading / has not finished

b. had been reading / have not finished
c. have read / have not finished

d. have been reading / have not finished

16. Each athlete has to take part in the Olympic Games in the true
spirit of...

a. sportsman b. sportsmanlike c. sportsmanship d. sports

17. “Do you like your new job?” “Yes, but my employer insists that
I ... on time.”

a. was b. am c. be d. have been

18. She often uses her goods as ... as she can.

a. economic b. economically c. economical d.
economicly

19. ..., I’m sure he would have eaten it.
a. Had he been hungry b. Unless he had been hungry

c. However he had been hungry d. As if he had been hungry
20. They took great ... in the success of their son.

a. pride b. proud c. proudly d. pridely
21. It was a long time ... I lived here.
a. that b. ago that c. since d. ago

22. Electricity and gas supplies have been seriously ... by the
floods.

a. alerted b. disrupted c. destroyed d. erupted
23. The old fishing vil age is very ...

a. picture b. picturesquely c. picturesque d. picturedrome
24. They wil have finished the job ... this time tomorrow.
a. til b. by c. until d. as long as

25. I want to become a space-ship pilot, so that I ... able to
travel faster than sound.

a. wil been b. would have been c. would be d. wil be

26. Please find a (an) ... copy of the letter I received from
the col ege.

a. included b. contained c. enclosed d. covered
27. It is very ……….. of you.

a. familiar b. considerate c. popular d. attractive

28. People demand higher wages because prices are …... al
the time.

a. rising b. progressing c. growing d. exceeding
29. He spent al his money through ...

a. thrifty b. shame c. husbandry d. extravagance
30. Where is the ... to this supermarket?
a. enter b. entrance c. entrant d. entering

<b>test4</b>

1. Put on your coat just …………. it becomes cold.
a. in fact b. in time c. in order d. in case

2. Antarctica is larger ……….., but it has no native human
population.

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3. At 3,810 metres above sea level in Bolivia stands Lake
Titicaca, ... in the world.

a. the highest large lake b. the largest high lake
c. high largest lake d. the high largest lake

4. If you see Tom, ... you mind ... him to get in touch with

me?

a. wil / reminding b. wil / to remind
c. would / reminding d. would / to remind

5. I thought you said she was going away this summer, ...………?
a. didn’t I b. didn’t you c. wasn’t she d. wasn’t it

6. War stole his youth and his home. Everything in his life
changed ...

a. as a result b. moreover . by no means d. therefore
7. They wil <b>put up a new bridge next year.</b>

a. erect b. construct c. build d. al are correct

8. She wasn't properly dressed for the party and felt ... her
appearance.

a. ashamed for b. shy of c. embarrassed about d. ashamed of
9. It is high time we got going, ...?

a. is not it b. didn’t it c. aren’t we d. isn’t it

10. Jim passed his driving test, ………. surprised everybody.
a. this b. that c. which d. what

11. No sooner had we started ……… the rain came.
a. than b. when c. that d. then

12. He wil ………… his hand to a task tomorrow.
a. cut b. take c. break d. set

13. There is only Hoa in the classroom ………. some exercises.
a. does b. to do c. is doing d. doing

14. ... accepting your job offer, I’d like to know a bit more about
the company.

a. In advance b. In order c. Until d. Before

15. My sister was a very ... woman; one day she would be
happy, the next miserable.

a. uncontrol able b. uneven c. temperamental d. dispirited
16. Why doesn’t he feel ashamed when living at his wife’s …………..?
a. charge b. price c. amount d. expense

17. I don’t feel wel but I don’t know what’s the matter ... me.
a. of b. for c. to d. with

18. She can't work because she has a ... in her head.
a. agony b. pain c. suffering d. hurt

19. They ... to everybody that they were getting married.
a. talked b. spoke c. announced d. told

20. This book is rather too long ... at one setting.
a. being read b. to read c. to be read d. read

21. It is imperative that he ... the school regulations.
a. obey b. obeys c. would obey d. wil obey
22. Had I known she was sick, I ... her.

a. visited b. would visit c. had visited d. would have visited
23. They don't buy butter, ... do they buy cheese.

a. or b. nor c. neither d. either

24. It's not ... wise as to say so.
a. so b. too c. quite d. very

25. ………. al citrus fruit originated with the Chinese orange.
a. That the belief b. The belief that c. To believe that d. It is
believed that

26. They were amazed to find that the goddess ... to be a very
modern-looking woman.

a. turned into b. turn down c. turned over d. turned out
27. He looked ... he had seen a ghost.

a. as b. like as c. as if d. if

28. She often takes a ………. before going to bed.
a. creep b. crawl c. stride d. strol

29. ... from anything else, his younger sister is always late for
school.

a. Not only b. As well c. Except d. Apart

30. I'm not sure, but ... I know he wil stay at home on
holiday.

a. according b. on the whole c. as far as d. as long as

<b>test 5</b>

1. I am not ... run the business by myself.

a. capable of b. good at c. able to d. used to
2. No member of the family ... wiser than Mrs. Smith.
a. are b. has been c. have been d. is

3. Never ... that she was so successful.
a. she had expected b. did she expected
c. had she expected d. she expected
4. How pale you are! Do you ... sick?
a. feel b. faint c. fall d. become
5. Neither a borrower ... a lender be.
a. or b. nor c. none d. no

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8. If it ... too much trouble, I’d love a cup of tea.
a. weren’t b. isn’t c. hadn’t been d. may not be
9. Do you think we'l find a solution ... the problem?
a. for b. of c. to d. on

10. Which magazine would you ... me to read?
a. suggest b. say c. rather d. advise

11. His success …... his mother's heart.

a. greeted b. rejoiced c. welcomed d. cheered
12. Happiness sometimes makes us ... tears.
a. pour b. Leak c. Spill d. shed

13. The autumn air felt so ... that I went to fetch a coat.
a. chil y b. cool c. chil d. shivery

14. The money ... in the robbery will never be found.
a. stealing b. stole c. stolen d. be stolen

15. I haven’t seen Betty... . I hope she isn’t il .
a. later b. late c. lately d. too late

16. We must take an umbrel a. It ...

a. was raining b. is raining c. rains d. rained
17. The crowds... riot through the streets.
a. incited b. caused c. ran d. went

18. It’s high time to take another ... of medicine.
a. cup b. drink c. dose d. spoon

19. That building wil be <b>demolished.</b>

a. exploded b. torn up c. removed d. torn down
20. It is ... the coins are over a thousand years old.
a. said b. described c. told d. mentioned

21. The hotel was ... any one we had stayed at before.
a. more expensive than b. more expensive as

c. most expensive than d. better expensive than
22. Fortunately I ...very quickly after my il ness.

a. discovered b. recovered c. uncovered d. covered
23. He got an excel ent grade in his examination ... he had
not worked particularly hard.

a. on account of b. because c. in spite of d. although

24. It’s necessary for you to have ... a passport and a visa.
a. both b. as wel as c. either d. each

25. He has recently ... his old building.
a. reformed b. adjusted c. restored d. modified

26. This afternoon I was fined ... parking near a pedestrian
crossing.

a. for b. by c. with d. at

27. In order to buy his house, he had to ask the bank for a ...
a. loan b. finance c. capital d. debt

28. Would you mind ... me a favour?
a. making b. doing c. finding d. picking

29. He said that he ....……….. badly sick since he returned from

abroad.

a. had been b. has been c. was d. would be
30. Sometimes we use ... language in communication.
a. hand b. gesture c. head d. signal

<b>test 6</b>

1. It’s a foregone ... that Jim wil be top of the class again.
a. concept b. conclusion c. proposal d. prediction
2. The judge ... her never to do it again.

a. warned b. explained c. threatened d. said
3. This is my business and you have no right to ... .
a. intervene b. interfere c. interrupt d. disturb
4. The taxi ... up by the kerb.

a. turned b. stopped c. came d. drew

5. You can choose an idea place for your holidays after browsing
these...

a. booklets b. yellow pages c. brochures d. propaganda
6. We began early ... to miss the worst of the traffic.
a. so that b. in so far c. in order d. as long as

7. She was ... in the film on TV and didn't hear the phone.
a. engrossed b. submerged c. gripped d. distracted

8. He wil phone if he ... his mind.

a. has changed b. changes c. changed d. wil change
9. The students were warned ... sailing alone on the lake by
the instructor.

a. not b. about c. from d. out of

10. I suggested going to the seaside but they <b>turned it down.</b>

a. made (it) shorter b. refused
c. threw (it) to the floor d. rejected

11. She is certainly a very ... girl, she can make up an
interesting storyfor a short time.

a. imaginary b. imaginable c. imaginative d. imagining
12. The wheels ... as the car went over an icy patch.
a. skipped b. skidded c. slid d. slipped

13. They have ... me to buy their house.

a. suggested b. persuaded c. argued d. resulted

14. The police ... the thief and then took him to the police
station.

a. chased b. looked c. captured d. hunted
15. In the ... of success, you must entertain us.
a. event b. condition c. chance d. fact

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a. Suddenly b. At times c. Occasional y d. Immediately
17. He ... sport to keep fit, not because he likes it.
a. plays b. makes c. practises d. trains

18. The students left the room ... they had finished their exam.
a. while b. soon c. once d. during

19. The brothers are so alike that I cannot ... one from the other.
a. say b. notice c. tel d. mark

20. The prisoner ... that he had assaulted a policeman.
a. refused b. declined c. denied d. rejected

21. Do you mind ... that everyone has got a ticket?
a. control ing b. checking c. assuring d. knowing

22. With every ... he took, he got more and more tired.
a. walk b. march c. step d. foot

23. I remember ... the package a few days before going to
thecountryside.

a. to send b. sending c. sent d. to have sent

24. My teacher was very conscious ... his bald head.
a. of b. with c. about d. for

25. It took us five hours of negotiation to ... a compromise.
a. make b. do c. arrive d. reach

26. The police car ... the suspect for over 100 miles.
a. persisted b. ensued c. sued d. pursued

27. Unless you ... to the rules, we’l have to ask you to leave.
a. obey b. stand c. do d. conform

28. The doctor recommended ... morning exercises every
morning.

a. my father doing b. that my father do
c. that my father does d. that my father must do
29. I could... a note of panic in his voice.

a. desist b. detest c. detect d. deter
30. Hardly ... me when he greeted.

a. he had seen b. did he saw c. has he seen d. had he seen

<b>test 7</b>

1. He said that the plane had already left and that I ... arrived
an hour earlier.

a. must have b. had to c. should have d. was supposed to
2. They want to be independent ……….. their parents.

a. of b. with c. from d. for

3. Please ... me a line or ring me at the office.
a. take b. let c. drop d. leave

4. You wil not be fined if you ... with the rules.
a. comply b. adhere c. observe d. abide

5. His salary was decreased because he ……….. his responsibility.
a. cancel ed b. postponed c. delayed d. omitted

6. Before they would receive the proposal, they wanted to ...
with each other.

a. confess b. confirm c. confer d. confide

7. It's none of your business: please don't ... other people's
affairs.

a. bump into b. meddle in c. tot up d. come across
8. The film was so boring that I ...

a. flaked out b. broke up c. dropped out d. fel over
9. He is decorating his house with a view ... it.

a. to sell b. to sell ing c. sell d. sell ing

10. When he spoke on the phone, his voice was so ... that I
could hardly hear him.

a. dim b. faint c. loud d. dull

11. My sister's tooth stil gives her some pain. She ... gone to
the dentist yesterday.

a. must be b. would have c. should have d. could be
12. At four o'clock, Mr. David stil had some ... to do in the
garden.

a. work b. job c. effort d. task

13. Nam ... go fishing with his father when he was young.
a. used to b. is use to c. has used to d. was used to
14. Chemists are not sure ...

a. how precisely can cold fusion occur
b. cold fusion can occur precisely how
c. precisely how cold fusion can occur
d. can cold fusion occur precisely how

15. He was an ... writer because he persuaded many
people to see the truth of his ideas.

a. ordinary b. influential c. unlimited d. accurate

16. Not until the late Middle Ages ... a major construction
material.

a. glass did become b. did glass become
c. did become glass d. glass did

17. He retired early ... il -health.

a. on behalf of b. for the sake of c. ahead of d. on account
of

18. - "Why is the ground so wet?" - "It ... last night."
a. must rain b. would have rained

c. should have rained d. must have rained

19. Many species of animals and plants today are ...
a. endangered b. in risk c. risky d. under

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a. the another is partial b. the partial is other
c. other is partial d. the other is partial

21. A lot of fuss was ... in the play but it wasn’t a success.
a. tried b. done c. performed d. made

22. Your cat has scratched me with its ...
a. claws b. hoofs c. nails d. paws

23. They walked because they couldn’t ... to take a taxi.
a. afford b. rent c. pay d. hire

24. It is essential that Tom ... here at 8 a m. tomorrow.
a. comes b. wil come c. come d. to come

25. Neither my sister nor I ... going to the party tomorrow.
a. are b. is c. am d. will be

26. She is ... her brother.

a. twice as old as b. twice older than

c. as old as twice d. more twice older than

27. Oh, dear, I see we’ve ……….. coffee. Do you mind drinking tea?
a. done without b. gone off c. run out of d. turned out

28. "Can you tel me the way to the post office?" "I'm sorry. I'm not
familiar... this town."

a. with b. of c. about d. for

29. My sister won’t go to col ege until she ... 22 years old.
a. isn’t b. is c. will be d. has been

30. We don't want to go for a walk ... the bad weather.

a. because b. due to c. because of d. b and c are correct

<b> test 8</b>

1. Only in the last few years ... to use home computers.
a. have begun people b. when people begun

c. have people begun d. people have begun
2. I mistook Helen ... her sister.

a. to b. on c. with d. for

3. He turned to a life of crime ... he had had a normal, happy
childhood.

a. as long as b. despite c. even though d. provided that

4. Hoa hoped ... to join the English speaking club. She
wanted topractise speaking more fluently.

a. inviting b. being invited c. to invite d. to be invited
5. He hasn’t got a job, ... has he got a smal house.
a. nor b. so that c. so as to d. to

6. Either Jack or Peter ... the door unlocked.
a. have left b. has left c. leave d. to leave

7. I enjoy my life here. I have ... friends and we meet quite often.
a. a little b. a few c. few d. little

8. The more he slept, ………. he became.
a. the irritabler b. the better irritable

c. the most irritable d. the more irritable
9. He as wel as I ... tired.

a. are b. is c. am d. be

10. Such a situation is barely imaginable. It’s quite ...
a. imaginable b. unimaginable

c. unimaginative d. imagination

11. If she ... yesterday, she would come here with us
tomorrow night.

a. finished it b. finishes it c. had finished it d. has finished it

12. You shouldn’t risk ……… that building in its present

condition.

a. entering b. enter c. entered d. to enter
13. How much does he ... for cleaning windows?
a. charge b. cost c. demand d. Need

14. No longer ... applications for the sales position we
advertised on TVlast month.

a. take we b. we take c. do we take d. we taking
15. They should postpone (leave) ………….. for another week or so.
a. to leave b. leave c. leaving d. both a and b are
correct

16. I wil remember (give) ... Mr. Brown your massage.
a. to give b. giving c. give d. both a and b are correct

17. I can hear a cat ... on the roof.
a. scratching b. scratches

c. to scratch d. was scratching

18. She has some students of her own age. Her students
are ... she is.

a. the same age with b. the same age
c. as old d. the same age as

19. Have you finished eating, madam? Could I bring you
the ... ?

a. bill b. ticket c. cheque d. addition
20. Mr. Carr ... the ‘No parking’ notice and
proceeded to park his car.

a. disbelieved b. rejected c. ignored d. avoided
21. Although Sue ... us she would come to the party, she did not.
a. offered b. promised c. agreed d. swore

22. I hurried to ... Barbara so that we could discuss some of
the new plans as we were walking.

a. come up with b. overtake
c. catch up with d. reach up to

23. I remember ... her before, but I have forgotten her
name.

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24. I’m afraid this vase is anything but antique; in fact, it’s ...
a. pointless b. worthless c. meaningless d. hopeless
25. There is always ... traffic in the city center at rush hours.
a. strong b. full c. heavy d. many

26. Your personality is important ... the success of your work.
a. for b. in c. to d. on

27. Don't let a good chance go ...
a. on b. off c. by d. over

28. It’s amazing how few people can ... between margarine
and butter.

a. distinguish b. separate c. diagnose d. estimate

29. I keep a supply of candles in the house in case of a
power ...

a. failure b. absence c. lack d. shortage

30. Don’t forget to let me know you’ve arrived safely, ...?
a. wil you b. do you c. won’t you d. haven’t you

<b>test 9</b>

1. Mary is ... to understand it.

a. too young b. too intel igent c. enough ability d. very pretty
2. My application for a trading licence was ... .

a. held down b. turned down c. put down d. let down
3. ... me to buy some fruits when I go downtown.
a. Remind b. Remember c. Mention d. Make

4. They took the baby to church to be ...
a. christened b. christening c. named d. baptism
5. Remember to send a ... for Uncle Chang’s funeral.
a. garland b. wreath c. arrangement d. bouquet

6. It takes a while to ... to your surroundings after a long flight.
a. adjust b. fit c. settle d. balance

7. On hearing the bad news, he broke ... completely.
a. away b. down c. in d. out

8. The dog felt very ... and wanted to go back toward the fire.
a. disillusioned b. deceived c. disappointed d. cheated
9. She remembered the correct address only ... she had
posted the letter.

a. since b. afterwards c. following d. after
10. She ... regretted having told a lie.
a . bitterly b. severely c. full y d. awful y

11. He had his camera ... from his car in the office car-park.
a. robbed b. stolen c. lost d. missed

12. ... you agree, nothing can be arranged.
a. Unless b. Without c. Because d. Lest
13. Don’t talk …………..!

a. rot b. ruin c. waste d. rest

14. He apologized for opening my handbag but he ... it for
his.

a. recognized b. confused c. mistook d. imagined
15. Michael was not agreeable to explain the reason ...
his absence.

a. that b. why c. of d. for

16. The less we study, the ... we are.
a. worse b. bad c. well d. good
17. ... to the party, Nam was happy.

a. Inviting b. Be invited c. Invited d. To invite
18. My secretary can’t get a telephone. Telephones
are hard to ... .

a. take b. receive c. obtain d. find
19. His father made a big decision. He ... .
a. thought about it b. made up his mind
c. changed his mind d. made a wish

20. These are the decayed teeth ... need fil ing.
a. who b. that c. what d. when

21. They are looking forward to ... his order which shal have
their best attention.

a. receiving b. putting c. booking d. placing

22. The Vietnamese ... to American in search of a new life.
a. intended b. emigrated c. immigrated d. detained
23. Who's invited ... us.

a. besides b. in addition c. beside d. apart

24. It took me a long time to find a pair of trousers that ...
him.

a. liked b. fitted c. agreed d. matched

25. Last month my uncle’s company has ... half workforce
because of the lack of orders.

a. laid down b. laid out c. laid up d. laid off
26. ... me to clock the windows before I go out.

a. Remind b. Remember c. Mention d. Make
27. “Why can’t we smoke?” “At no time ... in the lobby.”
a. is permitted smoking b. smoking is it permitted

c. is smoking permitted d. smoking is permitted

28. Could you tel me the nearest bank where I can ...
these pounds for doll ars?

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29. Betty often ... about her expensive car.
a. praises b. shows c. boasts d. prides
30. What would you ... me do for you?

<b>Test 10</b>

1. One of our salespeople has been ... a complaint about
by a customer.

a. done b. done c. made d. said

2. ... the weather is cold, Annie isn't wearing a coat.
a. Because b. Although c. Moreover d. Besides

3. She must be satisfied with herself. She’s ... her business a
great success.

a. done b. taken c. made d. had

4. "Mary! You can’t be married to Henry." "You had better let ... my
own mind."

a. me make up b. that I make up
c. me to make up d. me making up

5. “That’s a very beautiful dress you’re wearing.” “…………”
a. That’s nice. b. I like it.

c. I’m glad you like it. d. That’s al right.

6. "What do you think of Daisy’s condition?" " I recommend ...
as muchas possible."

a. her to rest b. her rest c. that she rests d. that she rest
7. "I don't like this curry." "Nor ... ."

a. I do b. I do either c. do I d. I like it either
8. "You didn't come to my party. I was expecting you!"
" ..."

a. Sorry, something cropped up.

b. Sorry, I couldn't get over it.

c. My apologies, something turned out.
d. Sorry, I wouldn't see you out.

9. The examiners often ... extremely difficult questions for the
athematical exam.

a. set b. invent c. write d. create

10. "Did he answer the letter?" "As soon as he ... it, he ...
down to answer it."

a. reads / sits b. has read / is sitting
c. read / sat d. had read / sat

11. She was so sick that her mother had to send ... the doctor.
a. in b. for c. to d. with

12. Only when you become a mature man ... the truth.
a. you know b. do you know

c. you wil know d. wil you know

13. Seldom ... such an interesting film.
a. saw b. I have ever seen

c. have I seen d. was ever seeing

14. She ... me that it had rained heavily in her town

the week before.

a. said b. told c. spoke d. asked

15. She accepted the job which was wel -paid and had
good ... .

a. confederations b. prerequisites c. products d. prospects
16. She is miserable because she is always jealous ...

everyone.

a. about b. with c. to d. of
17. The novel will <b>come out next week.</b>

a. be torn up b. be edited c. be published d. be revised
18. It is high time we left here, ...?

a. isn't it b. didn't it c. should we d. aren't we
19. They haven't cal ed ... me for a long time.
a. on b. for c. off d. with

20. The results did not come up ... his anticipation.
a. to b. with c. for d. of

21. My failure ... great disappointment to my teacher.
a. forced b. made c. caused d. provided

22. This wine is much too dry. Could I have a ... one,
please?

a. wet b. sweet c. soft d. cold

23. To my ..., my mother’s il ness proved not to be as
serious as I had feared.

a. anxiety b. eyes c. relief d. judgment
24. The Browns are said to ... in Paris.

a. living b. been living c. be living d. being living
25. Running too fast can ... heart disease.

a. owing to b. because of c. lead to d. due to
26. That factory has no... for temporary workers.
a. places b. vacancies c. chances d. appointments
27. You shouldn’t ... at him. It’s rude!

a. watch b. glance c. stare d. peer
28. This sight ... me of my childhood.

a. excuses b. reminds c. forgets d. remembers
29. She ... softly so that nobody else could hear.
a. told b. shouted c. whispered d. confessed
30. "The weather is very dry here." "Rarely ... in this area."
a. it rains b. does it rain c. rains it d. it does rain

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1. "Why wasn’t Mr. Chang offered the best room in the hotel?" "I don’t
know. It’s surprising how ... important person is treated."

a. so b. such c. a such d. such an

2. My baby doesn't know how to ... before he can walk.
a. creep b. crawl c. stride d. strol

3. I missed the bus. It ... by the time I arrived at the bus station.
a. went b. was going c. had gone d. has gone

4. Your daughter doesn't ... you at al .
a. take after b. poll ute c. spoil d. same
5. Al his children have gone ... mumps.

a. along with b. down with c. out with d. through with

6. “Would you mind helping me solve the problem?”
“... . I stil havetime.”

a. Yes, I would. b. Yes, I wouldn’t. c. No, I wouldn’t. d. No, I would.
7. She isn't intel igent, but on the other ... she works hard.
a. case b. chance c. occasion d. hand

8. It is difficult to ... a date which is convenient for
everyone.

a. elect b. organize c. arrange d. provide
9. He doesn’t feel like ... .

a. walk b. to walk c. to have walked d. walking
10. I’d like to ... a three-minute cal to London.
a. make b. phone c. set d. do

11. I’m afraid there are no seats left. Every seat is ...
a. full b. reserved c. served d. free

12. "Would you like to come over for his housewarming party?"
"..."

a. I’l like to b. I’d rather like to c. I’d love to d. I’d better to
13. Think twice before you write down the answer. ... you may
make a mistake.

a. However b. Otherwise c. If so d. Nevertheless

14. She ... to take her neighbour to court if he didn’t stop
making so much noise.

a. promised b. offered c. threatened d. suggested
15. I think he wil join us, ...?

a. doesn’t he b. wil he c. won’t he d. don’t I

16. The two brothers greatly ... each other. They are exactly alike.
a. resemble b. look after c. care of d. identify

17. The vil age was very smal . There were only ... houses.
a. few b. a few c. little d. a little

18. He ... himself under a table.

a. sat b. landed c. concealed d. spotted

19. He asks me what time the train ... to London?

a. reaches b. gets c. arrives d. comes

20. Mary opened the letter without ...………... to read the address
on the envelope.

a. worrying b. caring c. fearing d. bothering
21. You’l get a ... if you buy two or more.
a. discount b. loss c. reject d. budget

22. The girl fel into the stream and was ……….... along by the fast
current.

a. caught b. swept c. thrown d. swung

23. They wil have to ...……... off water supplies while repairs to
the pipes arecarried out.

a. cut b. take c. break d. set

24. Could we have a ...……. of tennis after lunch?
a. match b. play c. game d. party

25. Can you tel me the ……... of this dress?
a. charge b. price c. amount d. expense

26. It is too early in the ...……... to expect the tourists to the town.
a. term b. season c. time d. calendar

27. Prehistoric man ... the first steps in building civilization.
a. take b. took c. had taken d. has taken

28. You'l have to have ………….. if you want to take photographs
here.

a. an application b. a permit
c. an al owance d. an admission

29. I should like to thank you, ………... my col eagues, for the
welcome you have given us.

a. on account of b. on behalf of c. because of d. instead
of

30. Is anyone ... to smoke here?

a. let b. allowed c. admitted d. passed

<b>test12</b>

1. It’s necessary for you to ... a more serious attitude toward
your work.

a. develop b. grow c. become d. grow up

2. ... people take part in the traditional games now than twenty
years ago.

a. Less b. Lesser c. Fewer d. Few

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a. to b. As c. on d. by

4. Please take into ... the fact that I have been dissatisfied.
a. consider b. considerable

c. considerably d. consideration

5. You'd better put our appointment in your ………...
a. agenda b. diary c. calendar d. directory

6. People with very ... skin shouldn’t go sun bathing for a long
period.

a. sense b. sensitive c. sensible d. sensibly
7. She was anxious because her child was kidnapped by a
notorious ...of robbers.

a. staff b. crew c. team d. gang

8. Of the two new teachers, one is experienced and ...
a. the others are not b. another is inexperienced

c. the other is not d. other lacks experience
9. Several days went ... before I had news.
a. past b. pass c. by d. through

10. If you don't mind, I should like to ... a suggestion.
a. make b. show c. say d. reach

11. ... a bridge built, more tourists would come to the island.
a. Was b. If c. If they had d. Unless they have

12. He's a young man who takes great ... in his
appearance.

a. attention b. tidiness c. pride d. care
13. Under no condition ... hope.

a. wil they give up b. they give up
c. they would give up d. they giving up

14. It's a fast car. ... , it's got a reliable engine.
a. Besides b. Beside c. Otherwise d. Apart from

15. When can the students ... for next year's evening classes?
a. assist b. enrol c. join d. learn

16. The policeman said that he saw no ... between them.
a. joint b. connection c. communication d. join

17. When the manager went on business, his ... often took
over al his duties.

a. caretaker b. officer c. deputy d. commander
18. We ... you to take a lawyer to court with you.
a. advised b. suggested c. threatened d. insisted

19. “You don’t know why Angela is absent today, ...?” “Sorry,
I’ve no idea.’

a. don’t you b. do you c. is she d. does she

20. "Why do you say we are fond of luxuries?" "The streets of Bangkok
are ful of private cars, ... are expensive."

a. al those b. most of which c. most they d. most of what

21. Daisy's boss doesn't want her to ... a habit of using the
office phone for personal calls.

a. make b. do c. have d. increase

22. The child ... his soup al over the table-cloth.
a. stained b. spilt c. scattered d. set

23. As ... as I know, we have not received a bil for this new
printer.

a. much b. long c. soon d. far

24. Few people ... to the wedding party can’t come.
a. inviting b. invited c. who invited d. they were invited
25. Unexpectedly the lights ... out and Daisy and I were left
in darkness.

a. turned b. put c. went d. gave

26. In spite of his protests, his father ... him train for the race two
hours a day.

a. let b. made c. insisted d. caused

27. It was impossible for Susan to tel the truth so she had
to ... a story.

a. invent b. combine c. manage d. lie

28. The plane ... down at Cairo on its way to India.
a. remained b. landed c. visited d. touched

29. I’m sure you’l have no ...the exam.
a. difficulty to pass b. difficulties to pass
c. difficulties passing d. difficulty passing
30. Many people in the world died ... AIDS.
a. from b. for c. of d. about

<b>test 13</b>

1. I fail to understand this sentence. Can you ...?
a. explain to me this word b. explain me this word
c. explain this word to me d. explain this word me

2. To get a passport, we must send in our birth ... and two
photos.

a. certificate b. licence c. paper d. card
3. The burglar ... to open a store's window.

a. succeeded b. managed c. forced d. discovered

4. Chip ... out of the house as fast as his leg would carry him.
a. strolled b. dashed c. ambled d. plunged

5. Her uncle won't ... her drive his car.
a. all ow b. let c. leave d. permit

6. Wil his parents be able to ... al their financial difficulties?
a. defeat b. overcome c. dismiss d. overtake

7. The fisher saw the plane crash into the sea when its
engines ... .

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8. ... many times I tel him, he always forgets to pass on phone
messages.

a. Wherever b. Whatever c. However d. Whenever
9. ... the weather is warmer, you can go out.

a. However b. Now that c. No matter d. So that
10. Children are made ... their breath by the acrobat show.
a. hold b. to hold c. holding d. held

11. He told a ... because he didn’t want to upset his mother.
a. good lie b. kind lie c. black lie d. white lie

12. I was ... to steal the camera when I saw it lying on the table.
a. attracted b. tempted c. dragged d. brought

13. We managed to survive a little boy from the burning car in
the ... of time.

a. tick b. wink c. nick d. brink

14. There’s something wrong with my watch: it’s ________ fifteen
minutes in the last twelve hours.

a.won b.progressed c. advanced d. gained
15. If you are ________ to customers, they’ll walk out of the shop.
a.brush b. rough c. rude d. rusty

16. The air in the house felt cold and ____ after weeks of bad
weather.

a. wet b. moist <b> c. damp d. watery</b>

17. You need a special ________ to go into this part of the building.
a. permission b. allowance c.<b> permit d. agreement</b>

18. I don’t like him, so I have no intention ________ speaking to him.
a. about b. with c. in <b> d. of</b>

19. Don’t invite John to dinner; I can’t stand his bad ________.
a. mood b. mind c. character <b> d.temper</b>

20. Nowhere ________ the bathrooms.
a. is it as cold as b. is as cold as in
c. it is as cold as in d. is so cold

21. There’s just something about him that really puts my ________ up. I
can’t stand being in the same room as him.

a. back b. handle c. teeth d. fit

22. Food prices have been ________ steadily for at least twenty years.
a. rising b. raising c. lifting d. growing

23. He has to go to Canada for the next ________ of his training.
a. step b. stand c. point d. stage

24. Their last cook was better than their ________ one.
a. current b. former c. latter d. instant

25. I am grateful to you for being so patient ________ him.
a. with b. at c. for d. ot

26. The weather was ________ the exceptionally poor harvest.

a. blamed for b. condemned for
c. accused of d. found fault with for

27. It is ________ impossible to tell the twins apart.
a. virtually b. realistically c. closely d. extremely
28. The faster the processing speed, the greater ...
provided by a computer.

a. the power b. power is c. is the power d. power which is
29. The hotel room ...over a beautiful garden

a. viewed out b. faced up c. opened up d. looked out
30. We didn't ...to the station in time to catch the train.

a. reach b. get c. arrive d. make

<b>test 14</b>

1. Police officers don't have to wear uniforms when they
are ...duty

A. about B. off C. at D. on

2. I was in such a hurry that Ilcft one of my bags...
A. out B. aside C. behind D. on

3. Jane lost her case because it did not have a(n) ...with her
name on.

A. ticket B. poster C. label D. identification

4. I was too tired to... my suitcase and hang my clothes in
the wardrobe.

A. disorder B. empty C. put out D. unpack

5. On the first day of our holiday we just ... by the hotel pool.
A. enjoyed B. relaxed C. comforted D. calmed

6. The wind was blowing so much that we couldn't...our
tent.

A. put up B. raise C. make up D. build

7. David was trying to ...another cyclist when he crashed.
A. overtake B. overcome C. overpass. D. overcharge

8. The children were all úpet, and some were... tears.

A. in B. on C. with D. at

9. I fell over while skiing and my sister had to ...a doctor.
A. bring B. take C. fetch D. carry

10. I was just ...to go out when you telephoned.
A. around B. thinking C. about D. planned

11. I don't think that purple shirt... with your yellow skirt.
A. goes. B. fits C. suits D. wears

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A. try it on B. dress it C. takc it off D. wear it

13. This factory needs modernising. Everything here is ………….date.
A. out of B. away from C. off with D. out up

14. I'm glad I…………. my plane! I've just heatd that it's been
hijacked.

A. lost B. refused C. missed D. altered
15. Don't touch that wire! You'll get an electric ………….
A. shock B. current C. charge D. surprise

16. I had to shut the window because the noise outside was ………….
A. shouting B. in danger

C. unbearable D. enormous

17. I like strectmarkets, because you shop iT! the open………….
A. prices B. air

C. bargains D. sunshine

18. I like your new car. What ………….is it?
A. brand B. label C. name D. make
19. This knife is really. …………. I'll have to sharpen it.
A. blunt B. dull C. flat D. frank

20. She is eighteen, so by law her father cannot …………. her
marriage.

A. avoid B. defeat C. prevent D. fail
21. The cat was …………catch the mouse.

A. so slow that it was impossible to B. slow so as not to .

C. so slow that it could not D. slow so that it could not
22. If he hadn't asked for the toy, she …………..

A. she didn't buy it. B. she wouldn't buy it.

C. she wouldn't have bought it. D. she shouldn't have bought it.
23. Although the coach had not thought her a good tennis player at
first, she …………to be a champion.

A. came round B. came out C. turned up D. turned out
24. It's.a good idea to see your doctor regularly for a(n) …………
A. revision B. control C. check-up D. investigation

25 You can use my bicycle …………you bring it back tomorrow.
A. although B. as long as C. nevertheless D. in spite of
26. After a meal in a restaurant, you ask the waiter for the …………
A. bill B. prescription C. receipt D. recipe

27. In many ways she………… me of somconc I knew at school.
A. remember B. reminds C. recalls D. resembles
28. When it's very hot, you may …………the top button of your shirt.
A. untie B. undress C. unwrap D. undo

28. If we do not take steps to protect the world’s wild life, many
species of birds and animals arc likely to …………completely.
A. die out B. die down C. die away D. die from

29. The professor asked the students …………
A. not only to write a report or give a speech
B. either to write a report or give a speech
C. neither to write a report orgivc a speech
D. neither to write a report but give aspeech

30. …………danger, Paul ran back into the burning house.
A. Regardless of . B. In spite of C. Despite D. In

<b>Test 15</b>

1. She applied for training as a pilot, but they turned her…………

because of her poor eyesight.

A. back B. up C. over D. down

2. Because of road works, traffic is restricted to one …………in
each direction.

A. lane B. row C. alley D. path
3. Tourism is big …………these days.

A. enterprise B. affair C. business D. commerce
4.I didn't see thc end of the film because I …………asleep.
A. felt B. felled C. fell D. went

5. It's not worth trying to make her change her mind.
Which sentence expresses the same idea as the above?
A. It's no point in trying to make her change her mind.
B.There's no point in trying to make her change her mind.

C. There's no point to try to make her change her mind.
D. It's no point for trying to make her change her mind.

6. Fe'bruary normally has twenty days every fourth year, …………
has twenty-nine

A. there B. its C. is a leap year D. a leap year, it
7. Jamie was …………excited to sit still for long.

A. very B. so C. too D. much

8. I couldn't get the door open, …………hard I tried.
A. how B. despite how C. whatever D. however

9. The enemy was …………even though they had superior artillery.
A. won B. beaten C. occupied D. surrendered
10. Don't worry about it. We all make ………….sometimes.

A. faults B. defects C. errors @D. mistakes
11. ..., the faster its molecules move.

A. The hotter a liquid gets B. To get a liquid hotter
C. For a liquid to get hotter D. A liquid gets hotter

12. People who were born at very high altitudes often have larger
chests and lungs ...who live at sea level.

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13. Computers are changing so fast that it's hard to keep up
to ...

A. now B. present C. date D. moment

14. He takes a great interest ...community activities.
A. for B. in C. at D. about

15. I'm sorry, but I just can't...your behaviour any longer.
A. keep up with B. go along with

C. put up with D. get on with

16. It is doubtful whether newspapers ...governments to any

great degree.

A. influence B. attract C. draw D. catch

17. Many companies ... to take part in the illegal logging.
A. denied B. protested C. refused D. rejected

18. The music ... the composer’s joy of life.
A. appeals B. expresses C. attracts D. arouses

19. He talked as though he ...where she was

A. knew B. had known

C. would know D. were knowing

20. They talked forthrec days before finally ...to a decision.
A. reaching B coming C. bringing D. arriving

21. There is bad weathcr at the airport, and all ...have been
delayed.

A. journeys B. airplanes C. travels D. flights

22. The teachers at the school... with 'flu one after the other.
A. went down B. went off C. went out D. went under

23. We have agreed ... the need for firm action.

A. in B. for C. on D. at

24 There was nothing special about this clothes...from his
flowery tie

A. apart B. but C except D other

25. Could you give me an...of how much it will cost ?
A expenditure B estimate C invoice D income

26. All employees had to...travelling expenses.
A cut down on B cutting C cut down D go down
27. You can trust what he says. He is a very...person.
A reliable B trustful C depending D profitable
28. Before I bought the jeans, I ask if I could...them on.

A try B wear C tak D have

29. Due to the storm, the flight was ...for some hours.
A delayed B stopped C cancelled D given

30.He was...with robbery, found guilty and sent to prion
A convicted B sentenced C charged D accused

<b>Test 16</b>

1.We had difficulty...a suitable meeting place.

A in having provided B to provide
C for providing D providing

2. It was extremely...of you to leave your library books on the
bus.

A uncareful B carefully C careful D careless

3. Staying in a hotel costs...renting a room in a domitory
for a week.

A twice as much as B twice more than
C as much as twice D as much twice as

4.We’d prefer you...those slippers in the office, Miss Blake.
A not wear B not wearing C wearing D not to wear
5 After the campaign a special medal was...to all
combatants

A earned B gained C awarded D deserved

6. I was so pleased to have the...to visit your country.
A necessity B opportunity C destiny D possibility

7. The government made serious attempts to raise the...of
living

A standard B level C mode D cost

8.I only found out about my exam results when I returned home
from my holiday

A I was told about my exam results when I got back from my

holiday

B Not until I got back from my holiday I was told about my exam
results

C Until I got back from my holiday was I told about my exam
results

DNot until I got back from my holiday was I told about my exam
results

9. Even though she hated the food, her father...her to eat
it.

A forced B allowed C let D made

10. ...you read the instructions carefully, you will
understand what to do.

A. As well as B. As much as C Provided D As far as

11. I had a good ______ of the exam result when he saw his
daughter’s face.

A. report B. thought C. idea<b> D. news</b>

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13. She is ______ the best student in my school.

A. by far B. until then C. up now D. since now

14. We must ______ our pounds for dollars before going to New York.
A. change B. convert C. turn D. exchange

15. There’re several means of mass communication. The newspaper is
one, the television is ______.

A. another<b> B. other C. the other D. the another</b>

16.I am in terrible ... I just don’t know what to do.
A. problem B. quandary C. lost D. trouble

... to the bank manager’s loan, Gerald’s struggling company
managed to stay solvent.

A. With thanks B. Thank you C. Thanks D. Gratefully

17. We have every confidence ... his powers of
diplomacy and organization.

A. on B. in C. with D. by

18.Is there any chance ... the machinery repaired?
A. to have B. of having C. for havingD. of being

19.By appearing on the soap powder commercials, she became
a ... name.

A. housewife B. housekeeper C. house D. household

20.Now that John has decided he doesn’t want to stand, we’ll have

to find a substitute ... the post.

A. to B. as C. for D. in

21.It’s hard to do ... to such a masterpiece.
A. judgement B. justice C. fair play D. fairness
22.It’s crucial that he ... attend the ceremony.
A. should B. must C. will D. ought

23.They ... for Paris at midnight.

A. set off B. made for C. went off D. got down

24.It’s vital that we ... a change in people’s attitudes.
A. bring down B. bring back C. bring about D. look after
25.Ingrid broke ... in tears when we told her about the
accident.

A. off B. through C. down D. for

26.I’m so tired I think I’ probably ... off in the cinema.
A. doze B. sleep C. turn D. fall

27.Don’t ... ! I haven’t finished the explaining yet!
A. hang up B. hold on C. hang on D. call up

28.The motorist must have run ... the fox without noticing.
A. out B. on C. over D. up

29.It’s difficult to tell identical twins ...

A. on B. out C. apart D. over

30.There is no time to do anything but ... briefly on the
most important points.

A. touch B. run C. go D. pick

<b>Test 17</b>

1. The landlord of this apartment _________ me about $ 50 per
month in rent.

A. draws B. charges C. takes D. costs

2. He had a good _________ of the exam result when he saw his
daughter’s face.

A. report B. thought C. idea D. news

3. He kept his marriage secret for years, but eventually the truth
_________.

A. came out B. came through C. went out D. turned out
4. – “Who is Marry getting married to?” – “Oh, to some guy
_________ since childhood.”

A. has known her B. has been known her
C. she has known D. who she has been known

5. –“Do you like frog’s legs?” – “_________ them, I don’t really know.”
A. Never try B. Not to have tried

C. Never having tried D. Never had tried

6. If you drive from the airport, go on the motorway and follow
the _________ to the city.

A. points B. signs C. plans D. ways

7. They turned _________ at the party, despite the awful weather.

A. round B. in C. back D. up

8. Don’t be late for the interview; _________ people will think you
are a disorganized person.

A. unless B. otherwise C. if not D. or so

9. Peter is very tall. He really_________ from the rest of his class.
A. stands out B. sits out C. sits up D. stands up

10. –“Was the test long?” – “Yes, John was the only one _____ it”
A. to finish B. finished C. could finish D. has finished

11. –“What did John do after he fell?” –“He kept running _____ his
pain.”

A. even though B. unless C.however D. despite

12.–“Have you been to Chicago recently?” –“Yes, I ______ there
last May.”

A. went B. go C. have gone D. have been

13.–“Are there any dinosaurs living now?”–“Oh, no. They have
_____ for millions of years.

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C. Never having tried D. Never had tried

15. – “How did John do the test?” – “Although he tried hard, _____
failed.”

A. but he B. he still C. he moreover D. so that he

16.. – “Why is John’s mother upset with him?” – “He hasn’t done his
homework, nor _____ to.”

A. he intends B. he does intend
C. intends he D. does he intend

17. – “What is Bill going to do after the test?” – “The only thing he can
do is _____.”

A. he waited B. waiting C. he waits D. wait
18. Never...me again.

A. will she love B. she loves C. she won’t love D. she will love
19. Often...a meeting.

A. do we have B. we do have C. we have D. have we
20. Many a time...he wants to marry me.

A. said he B. he said C. has he said D. he has said

21. So old...that she couldn’t dance.

A. she was B. she wasn’tC. wasn’t he D. was he
22. ...here yesterday, you would have met me.

A. Were you B. You were C. Had you been D. You had been
23. ‘Can children swim in this pool?’ ‘Yes. However, at no
time...alone’.

A. shouldn’t they swim C. they should swim
B. Should they swim D. should swim they

24. Only during the early twenty century...in the United
States.

A. liquor was prohibited then C. that liquor was prohibited
B. when liquor was prohibited D. was liquor prohibited
25. ‘I don’t like this tossed salad very well.’ ‘Nor...’.
A. I do B. I do either C. do I D. I like it either

26. Nowhere...more prevalent than warm and swampy
places.

A. mosquitoes are B. mosquitoes is
C. are mosquitoes D. is mosquitoes

27. ‘Is this machine often in need of repair?’ ‘No,

...problems to arise’.

A. seldom don’t we expect C. we expect seldom
B. seldom we expect D. seldom do we expect
28. Many a time...this mistakes.

A. he makes B. he has make C. did he make D. will he make
29. Never before ...such a disaster.

A. they suffer B. they have suffered
C. had they suffered D. they had suffered

30. He ...all that money, so she could save some.
A. didn’t need to spend C. needn’t have spent

B. shouldn’t spend D. shouldn’t to spend

<b>Test 18 </b>

1.Bill walker works ... an import-export company.
a. for b. from c. to d. with

2.And his boss, Mr Thompson, ... the phone.
a. heard b. listened c. talked d. answered
3.What’s ... ?

a. happen b. problem c. trouble d. the matter
4.Yes, you ... ill on the phone.

a. look b. sound c. see d. taste
5.Mr Thompson drove his car ... a shop.

a. at b. in c. on d. to

6.At 3.20, England scored ... a penalty.
a. because b. for c. from d. with
7. Mr Thompson jumped ... his chair.
a. on b. in c. into d. out of

8.When the cameraman focussed ... the crowd,
a. at b. in c. on d. from

9.Take a ..., please.

a. sit b. set c. seat d. saet
10.Have you ... to France?

a. been b. gone c. lived d. walked
11.Your car is ... green.

a. metal b. metalic c. metallic d. metalise

12.I was walking behind my house when I ... the plane.
a. looked b. saw c. watched

13. It crashed ... the trees behind me.
a. into b. onto c. upto d. _

14.When I woke up, I was ... a hospital bed.
a. lieing at b. liing in c. lying in d. laying on
15. I’ve ... a lot of friends.

a. done b. made c. taken d. All are correct

16... I check in here for the British Airways flight to New York?
a. Am b. Could c. Do d. Have

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20.Give my love ... Tom, please.
a. for b. from c. to d. _

21.Yesterday, he didn’t arrive for a training ... .
a. class b. program c. season d. session
22.He didn’t ... a reason.

a. have b. give c. speak d. show

23.We met three weeks ago. It was love at first ... .
a. see b. saw c. seen d. sight

24.Kathy was as pleased as …. when she heard she
had passed the exam .

A. punch B. a poppy C. a sunflower D. pound notes

25. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of …….
shaves .

A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny .
26. All the ………of the dances went to charity .
A. results B. proceeds C. rewards D. finances

27. Enough money has been raised to ……… the hospital’s survival .

A. ensure B. enlarge C. enable D. empower

28. Many students do …………... jobs in hotesl over the summerto
earn money .

A. low B. poor C. menial D. inferior

29. They could find no ……….of the mising car despite an
extensive search.

A. clue B. remnant C. indicationD. trace

30. When they retired they bought a tiny ……….. in the country .
A. mansion B. bungalow C. shack D. barn

<b>Test 19</b>

1. It is too early in the ……….. to expect many visitors to the town .
A. term B. season C. time D. calendar

2. In the hotel lobby the detective caught --- of the man he had
been hired to follow.

A. glance B. view C. vision D. sight

3. Andrew couldn’t --- himself laughing at the expression on
Maggie’s face .

A. help B. stop C. escape D. avoid
4. The artist has been --- to criticism.

A. tender B. conscious C. aware D. sensitive

5. Everyone knows about pollution problems, but not many
people have ________ . any solutions.

A. looked into B. thought over
C. got round to D. come up with
6. I have never seen _____________ before .
A. such good film B. so good film
C. so good a film D. such good a film

7. She's certainly a _________ writer; she has written quite a few
books this year.

A. fruitful B. fertile C. prolific D. successful

8. I’ll _________ the idea with the other members in the family
and let you know. .

A. discuss B. argue C. explain D. talk

9. They live in a very _____________ populated area of Italy .
A. sparsely B. scarcely C. hardly D. barely

10. The _________ exam in January prepared pupils for the real
thing in June .

A. false B. unreal C. untrue D. imaginary

11. Unless you give up smoking , you’ll _________ the risk of
damaging your health .

A. bear B. suffer C. make D. run

12. Do you think Ms. Brown will _________ for Parliament in the next.
election? .

A. sit B. run C. walk D. stand

13. He passed the test by the skin of his teeth.

A. easily B. with very little margin
C. with a very high score D. All are correct

14. It has rained for four days without letting up.
A. thundering B. freezing

C. increasing in intensity D. slackening

15. We ____ up a friendship the very first time we met.
A. struck B. launched C. cropped D. settled

16. The truant was ______ from school for unbecoming behavior.
A. dispelled B. repelled C. expelled D. compelled

17.The company has just got a big order and the workers are
working round the ---.

a. day b. clock c. hour d. night

18. I just couldn’t remember her name though it was on the
---of my tongue.

a. top b. edge c. tip d. front

19. He was a pickpocket and had to spend many years behind
---.

a. windows b. prisons c. cells d. bars

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21. Please drop me a --- when you get to Paris.
a. word b. message c. sentence d. line

22. I am too busy to go to their house for dinner tonight, so I will call
them and tell a little --- lie about having the flu.

a. red b. white c. blue d. black

23. My brother Ted is a high school dropout who joined a circus; he is
the black --- in the family.

a. sheep b. dog c. cat d. goat

24. If you always keep such late ---, your health may suffer.
a. hours b. nights c. evenings d. mornings

25. When James came home at three in the morning, his father hit
the ---.

a. door b. chair c. table d. ceiling
26. Forget it. It is no use crying over --- milk.
a. spoiled b. spiltc. lost d. stolen

27. Today we no longer make fun of children born out of ---.
a. marriage b. marriage licence c. wedlock d. home

28. Mr. Jones knew who had won the contest, but he kept it under
his --- until it was announced publicly.

a. cap b. tongue c. hat d. umbrella

29. “What --- are you doing?” the father shouted at his son angrily.
a. in the flesh b. in the world

c. in the least d. in the air

30. John got sick, then his brothers and sisters all got sick. It never
rains but it ---.

a. falls b. drops c. pours d. dries

<b>test 20</b>

1. Mr. Smith knew that he could make a success of the little weekly
newspaper in the long---.

a. time b. run c. distance d. step

2- According to the ………… of the contract, tenants must give six
months notice if they intent to leave.

A- laws B- rules C- terms D- details

3- It was not easy to understand her ………. to the situation.
A- feelings B- conduct C- outlook D- reaction

4- From the hotel there is good ……… of the mountains
A- vision B- view C- sight D- picture

5- What he told me was a ………. of lies.

A- pack B- load C- mob D- flock

6.In the hotel lobby the detective caught…….of the man who had
been hired to follow

A.Glance B.View C.Vision D.Sight

7. Andrew couldn’t ……...him self laughing at the Maggie’s face.

A.Help B.Stop C.Escape D.Avoid

8. Babies have to learn how…….before they can walk.
A.Creep B.Craw C.Stride D.Stroll

9. Katie really……her mother. She has got the same character.
A.Take after B.Takes up C.Takes in D.Take on

10. ……Accepting your job offer. I’d like to know a bit more
about the company.

A.In advance B.In order C.Until D.Before

11. Can you …..the papers with you when you come to see me
please.

A.Bring B.Collect C.Take D.Get

12.The opera singer was …….. by the reception she received from
the audience.

a. deluged b. overwhelmed
c. inundated d. flooded

13. They were so impressed with the way she reacted to their
questions that they didn't ... to offer her the job.

a. delay b. hesitate c. waiver d. dither

14. It never ____ his mind that his dishonesty would be discovered.
A. crossed B. came C. sprung D. paned

15. ____ I am aware, there were no problems during the first six
months.

A. Except that B. So much as
C. Much more than D. As far as

16. Although he was completely ____ as a furniture-maker, he
produced the most, beautiful chairs.

A. unable B. untrained
C. incapable D. uneducated

17. After a thorough search, the police ____ most of the missing
jewels.

A. retreated B. refreshed C. recorded D. recovered

18. Because of road works, traffic is restricted to one ___ in each
direction.

A. lane B. row C. alley D. path

19. A trick in the mining industry is ____ to bring about a shortage
of coal in the near future.

A. causing B. resulting
C. threatening D. prospering

20. We expected him at eight but he finally ____ at midnight.
A. came to B. turned out

C. turned up D. came off

21. We are in no hurry, so take your ______ .
A. attention B. concentration
C. good care D. time

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A. urban B. rural C. empty D. fertile

23.………….. means keeping safe from harm and danger.
A. recycle B. preserve C. pollute D. discharge

24.In the last few years, this area has become heavily ……….
A. industry B. industrial C. industrious D. industrialized

25.Please come in. Make ………….. at home.
A. me B. you C. myself D. yourself

26.Parents often ………….their children.

A. underestimate B. outlive C. overdo D. outrun
27.Just ……….. your coats on the rack of the hall.
A. lie B. take C. let D. leave

28. As soon as he arrived at the airport, he called home.
A. He arrived at the airport sooner than he had expected.
B. No sooner had he arrived at the airport than he called home.
C. Calling home, he said that he had arrived at the airport.
D. He arrived at the airport and called me to take him home.
29. Your refusal to attend the party made everyone feel sad.
A. Your attendance at the party made everyone feel sad.

B. You made everyone sad about your refusal to throw the party
C. Every one felt sad when attending the party.

D. Every one felt sad when you refused to attend the party.
30. When the speaker finished, she received a big hand.
A.The speaker was known for her big hands

B.The speaker finished when she had got a big hand
C.The audience applauded the speaker

D.The speaker give her a big hand
___________ HÕt __________

<b>B)Writting </b>

<b>Test 1:</b>

1. He made a lot of mistakes because he didn’t study carefully.
 Had he

2. We’ve thought over the matter and finally come to the
decision.

We’ve given

3. I wasn’t surprised to hear that Peter had failed his driving test.
It came as

4. It is such a marvelous opportunity that we mustn’t miss it.
It is too marvelous

5. You can’t solve it by yourself although you are very intelligent.
Intelligent

6. No sooner had he been appointed to the post than the new
editor fell ill.

Immediately

7. If you find it necessary, you can contact me on this number.
Should

8. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate
immediately.

 Only by

<b> Test 2:</b>

1. Could you look after my suitcase for a moment? (EYE)


2. I think you should go by train. (WERE)


3.John was shocked to hear that he had failed the driving test.
(CAME)

 It came as

4You must on time for your interview. (ESSENTIAL)
 It is essential

5.It was easy for us to get tickets for the concert.(NO)
We have

6. They’ll have to take the dog on holiday with them.
(BEHIND)

 They can’t leave

7. I am amazed by the mistakes he makes.
What

8. Mrs. Scott is proud of her cooking.
Mrs.Scott takes

<b>Test 3</b>

1. The judge was taken ill just after the trial proceedings began.
 Barely

2. The house shouldn’t be left unlocked for any reason .
( ACCOUNT )

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They

4. You didn’t believed his story, did you? (taken)
You

5. She’ll be furious when she finds out what’s happened. (go)
She’ll

6. His arrogance irritates me. (nose)
His

7.Our hotel booking hasn’t been confirmed.
We

8.The salesman told me that my new car would be delivered next
Wednesday.

According

<b>Test 4</b>

1. It is not certain that Jones will get the job.
It’sopen

2. Everyone started complaining the moment the announcement
was made.

Nosooner

3. As I get older, I want to travel less.
The older

4. Mr. Watson managed to repair the garage roof only because his
neighbour helped him. (without)



5. Nobody is infallible. (mistakes)


6. The last Olympic Games were held in Seoul. (took)


7. He talked about nothing except the weather.(sole)



8. In the end, I felt I had been right to leave the club.( regrets)


<b>Test 5</b>

1. It is stupid of you to refuse Richard’s offer of a loan.(idiot)


2. The company has decided to replace this model.(intention)


3. In the next few years we’ll probably hear a lot more about the
environment pollution. (likely)



4. Paula said I had caused the accident. (blamed)


5. He watched films on television all day . ( entire )
 He

6. I prefer playing football rather than watching it .
( opposed )

I prefer

7. Their chance of success depends on their hard training .

( players )

Only if the

8. Please don’t start your computer on November 25th every
year .

( rather )
 I

<b>Test 6</b>

1. No matter how hard I tried I couldn’t open the door .
Try

2. He insisted on as full apology .
 Nothing but

3. We weren’t surprised by his success .
 Itcame

4. Under no circumstances should you phone the police .
Thelast

5. They didn’t get married because their parents were against it .
 But for

6. The alarm went off just as they came out of the building.
Scarcely

7. I told Simon to stop talking, but he didn’t.

Simon kept

8. To be sure of catching the bus, they got to the bus station very
early.

Toavoid

<b>Test 6</b>

1. Good working relations depend on effective management.
Themore

2. You ran the risk of being burgled when you left the door
unlocked.

Your house course

3. I’d rather you didn’t phone me at work ( prefer)
 I’d

4. They are letting David out of hospital next week ( released)
 David

5. It was such a long story that It took me a month to read it.
( story)

 Such

6.Don’t sign for the parcel until you have checked that
everything is there ( you)

 Make sure that nothing is

7.Sasha only moved to a new class because her teacher
recommended it ( Sasha)

 If

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 The Mayor was in

<b>---Test 7</b>

1. You should be working hard for the exam now.
 It is high

---2. You shouldn’t tell anyone about this under any circumstances.
 Under

---3. Suddenly Allan saw a kingbird in a maple tree.
Allan caught ……

4. Mary and James are quite different from each other.
 Mary and James have

---5. No matter how hard he worked, he never seemed to be
successful.

 Hard-working

---6. But for your help, things could have been much worse.
 Had

---7. I haven't seen Henry since 1994. (time)
 The last

8. Despite his age , he's still working. (retired)
He

<b>Test 8</b>

1. "It's your fault the cat died, George", said Lucy. (blamed)
 Lucy

2. The designers have made a dress for candy's party. (had)
Candy

3. I haven't been able to relax for a long time. (since)
It's been a long time

4. Whose name should I write on the cheque?(make)
 Who should I

5. Very few cities are as expensive as Tokyo. (one)
Tokyo is

6. The facts were not all made public until later.
 Only ...

7.If I had realise what would happen, I wouldn’t have accepted the
job.

 Had ...

8.The response to my appeal was so great that we had to take on
more staff

 Such ...

<b>Test 9</b>

1. Harry broke his leg, and also injured his shoulder

 Not only ...

2. The police didn’t at all suspect that the judge was the
murderer.

 Little ....

3.If you happen to see Hallen, could you ask her to call me?
 Should ...

4.The bus driver cannot be blamed for the accident in any way.
 In ....

5. The snowfall was so heavy that all the trains had to be
cancelled

 So ...

6.If the government raised the interest rates, they would lose the
election

 Were ...

7. As soon as I got into the bath, SO locked at the door.
 No sooner ...

8.There was so much uncertainty that the financial markets
remained closed.

 Such ...

<b>Test 10</b>

1. It’s not common for there to be so much rain in March.
 Seldom ...

2. You won’t be allowed in until your identity has been checked.
 Only ...

3. Just after the play started there was a power failure.
Hardly ....

4.The prime minister has hardly ever made a speech as enept as
this

Rarely ....

5. We had only just arrived home when the police called.
Scarcely ....

6.Press photographers are banned from taking photographs

backstage.

 On no ....

7. The way so much money has been spent to so little purpose
must be a record!

 Never before ....

8.. The judge was taken ill just after the trial proceedings began.
 Barely ...

<b>Test 11 </b>

1. People say that the president wanted to be a film star.
 The president is ...

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3. It’s impossible for them to have found him in that jungle.
 He ....

4. I am much looking foward to seeing my great gradson for the first
time.

 What ....

5. If you want to save your eyesight, we must operate immediately.
 Only by ....

6. It was his own fault that he lost his job. He was late for work every
morning.

 If ....

7. Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year.
the exhibition....

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