PART 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. It’s difficult _________ about the summer holidays in January. A. to think B. thought C. thinking D. think
2. I’m sorry but the lift isn’t working, so you’ll have to walk _________ to the meeting room. A. on B. in C. up D. through
3.Mobile phones have totally changed the way we ______________ A. commute B. communicate C. complete . compete
4. Look at these different types of resources __________ available to you and circle how often you use them all. A. who are B. that is C. which is D. that are
5. School uniforms _________ by most school children in the United Kingdom.
A. are going to wear B. are wearing C. are worn D. are weared
6. This is the fifth floor. You’ll have to go _______ two floors to get to the photocopying machine on the third floor. A. into B. along C. down D. across
7. Why don’t we meet _________ Jimmy’s flat tomorrow evening? A. up B. on C. at D. under
8. I ________ going to wait more than five minutes for you. A. don’t be B. am not C. will D. won’t
9. Snakes don’t have legs but they can still move very ____________ A. fast B. slowly C. suddenly D. sadly
10. I _________ with my friends at least once a week and we usually have dinner in a nice restaurant A. set up B. pick up C. get together D. take off
11. It was wonderful __________ you again after all this time. A. see B. saw C. seeing D.to see
12. How often do you practice _________ English with your friends outside of class? A. do speak B. spoke C. speaking D. to speak
13. If you _________ the correct password, it won’t let you log on. A. don’t type B. type C. won’t type D. are typing
14. The ________ at this school is very strict, but the students do well. A. timetable B. qualification C. subject D. discipline
15. It’s really difficult ________ in contact with all of our classmates at school. A. to keep B. making C. keeping D. to make
16. Dictionaries are used checking ____________ the meaning of a word. A. for B. by C. with D. in
17. My boss __________ to the meeting and he’s back at his desk now. A. will be B. has gone C. is D. has been
18. What _________ did you get from everyone for your birthday? A. plane B. pension C. grade D. present
19. If you would like to hear your account details, __________ one. A. pressing B. pressed C. press D. will press
20. Don’t _________ the washing machine with clothes. If the loads is too heavy, the washing machine doesn’t work. A. load up B. load over C. reload D. unload
21. _________ to use the computer by the technician last week? A. Were you taught B. Did you teach
C. Were you teaching D. Are you taught
22. ____________ your brother taking you to the airport tonight? A. Will B. Can C. Is D. Does
23. One of the most important ________ in the library is “no talking” A. discipline B. rule C. lessons D. rules
24. Look! That’s the phone ________ works on the solar energy. A. where B. when C. that D. who
25. Young people in my country usually __________ and share a flat with friends as soon as they finish school. A. leave home B. become an adult C. get a driving license D. take a career break
26. She _________ to work and won’t be back until this evening. A. was B. has gone C. is gone D. has been
27. When I was young, I wanted to become a famous __________ and work with all the top models in Paris. A. fashion designer B. teacher C. engineer D. architect
28. Early humans used _______ for making signs and symbols by carving lines and simple images into walls and rocks. A. money B. stones C. pictures D. paper
29. I know she loves plants and I think she __________ a lot of time gardening when she retires A. is going to spend B. is going to take C. is spending D. will take
30. If I ___________, my parents are going to buy me a car. A. become an adult
B. take a career break C. leave home D. get a driving license
31. In the United States, elections for Presidents _______ every four years A. held B. were held C. hold D. are held
32. That’s the shop ________ has all those expensive clothes. A. where B. who C. when D. which
33. If ___________ space in the bags, I’ll take my hair dryer as well. A. there are B. there is C. there will be D. there has
34. Isn’t that the boy ________ had a fight with your brother? A. which B. where C. he D. who
35. I’m going to __________ in a few years’ time and travel round the world. A. get a driving license B. become an adult C. leave home D. take a career break
36. She’s the girl ________ got the best exam results in our school. A. which B. that C. whom D. where
37. Will you _________ to the shop for me? We need some bread. A. be go B. going C. go D. to go
38. Your bank card won’t work if you _________ enough money in your account. A. don’t have B. won’t have C. have D. will have
39. My grandmother left school without any ___________ A. qualifications B. schedules C. rules D. subjects
40. How much of the earth’s surface __________ by water? A. covers B. cover C. is covered D. was covered
41.Mr John will call you when he’s ready __________ to you. A. talks B. to talk C. talk D. talking
42.” How long ___________ English?” “For two years” A. have you study B. have you studied C. did you study D. do you study
43. This new product ___________ as well as we expected last year. A. not sold B. hasn’t sold C. didn’t sold D. didn’t sell
44. My flat is _______ the tenth floor. A. behind B. at C. on D. in
45. I’d be _________ such a long way from my friends and family. A. easy to know B. afraid to move C. great to live D. sad to see
46. This old recipe was ________ to me from my grandmother. A. picked up B. wrote down C. passed on D. set up
47. I’m in this evening, so ___________ my house and we’ll have something to eat. A. look up B. go up C. call around= visit D. go out
48. Michelle is the girl ___________ hair like that singer on TV. It’s long and blond. A. which has B. who has C. which have D. who have
49. A lot of evidence of writing ___________ by the researchers. A. is found B. was founded C. found D. was found
50. Before bricks, ancient houses were built ________ stone and wood. A. of B. in C. by D. with
51. Are you __________ the new James Bond film? A. going to see B. go to see C. going to seeing D. to see
52. If we both see Jennifer, ________ you tell her our news or shall I? A. Will B. Would C. Are D. Do
53. Please _______ the enrolment form. A. pass on B. pick up C. fill in D. write down
54. The girl refused ________ to her brother for several days after their argument. A. to talk B. talked C. talking D. talks
55. The bank robber __________ the police caught has escaped. A. when B. which C. where D. who
56. If we accept you for this _________, when will you be able to start? A. recruit B. training C. position D. promotion
57. The café is ____________ the top of the building and there’s a fantastic view. A. by B. at C. to D. in
58. We plan to get _________ when we both finish university but it won’t be a big wedding. A. married B. back C. pension D. up
59. You can send text messages ____________ are cheaper, and also check your emails. A. which B. when C. who D. what
60. I had to __________ as I needed to drive for my job. A. start my career B. get engaged C. leave home D. get a driving license
61. I know I __________ Nick’s number somewhere, but I’ve lost it. A. set up B. passed on C. picked up D. wrote down
62. It’s cold outside, so don’t forget to _________ a coat. A. put off B. give up C. put on D. take off
63. Our new agents __________ of any good ideas yet. A. haven’t thought B. thought C. didn’t think D. have thought
64. A lot of uncommon words in the language eventually _________ A. pass on B. die out C. give up D. pick up
65. He has a lot of useful ________ although he failed his exams A. schedules B. skills C. rules D. subjects
66. We _________ the meeting in Room 8b in ten minutes. A. are going to start B. are starting C. will start D. start
67. Mobile phones ___________ in the classroom. Leave them at home! A. allowed B. are allowed C. don’t allowed D. aren’t allowed
68. If you have a sorethoat, then I’d better have _________ inside your mouth. A. looked B. a look C. look D. looking
69. She was worried they intended _________ the area for other tourists A. to develop B. be developed C. developing D. to developing
70. I’m just getting a drink from the water _________ A. cooler B. cabinet C. engine D. lamp
71. When you go ________ my office, you’ll see the papers you need on the floor. A. onto B. down C. into D. next
72. Oil companies ________ in the area of Fort Mackay in northern Alberta for many years. A. have been B. were C. are D. had been
73. The office ________ I work is only a five minute walk from the city centre. A. who B. when C. that D. where
74. Can you help me _______ this boxes from the car? They’re really heavy. A. to load B. uploading C. to unload D. loading
75. My brother __________ in the New York marathon for the last five years. A. run B. has ran C. ran D. has run
76. To apply for this course, please pay the _______ by credit card. A. fare B. price C. bill D. registration fee
77. On Saint Patrick’s Day, there are ___________ down the streets and people ride on floats A. fireworks B. masks C. candles D. parades
78. Mary retired last year and enjoys life as a _________ A. prisoner B. young adult C. pensioner D. teenager
79. The dog wasn’t happy when I _______ his bone. A. set up B. took away C. gave up D. got on
80. I have a boss but he lets me make most of my own decision. This is called ________ A. freedom B. dependence C. independence D. satisfaction
81. It’s important __________ different resources when you learn English. A.using B. to using C. for use D. to use
82. I walked __________ the building and took the lift up. A. in B. into C. onto D. down
83. Don’t worry. I won’t________ anyone your secret. A. to tell B. tell C. told D. telling
84. On the first day of the course, please ________ anyone what to do in case of a fire or emergency. A. apply B. instruct C. read D. allow
85. __________ you know the answer to the question, ask your teacher. A. If B. Although C. Before D. Unless
86. _________ people have a much more active life now than 100 years ago. A. pensioner B. teenagers C. child D. middle aged(a)
87. You won’t discover the answer ________ you make a few mistakes In the process. A. If B. Although C. Unless D. Before
88. The parents _________ an after-school club to teach traditional dances to the children. A. died out B. got together C. set up D. picked up
89. They __________ billions of dollars in the last decades in order to build mines. A. spent B. spend C. have spend D. have spent
90. The parade is going __________ my house this afternoon. A. to come B. to pass C. to stay D. to go
91. I think you ________ a mistake when you asked your boss that. A. performed B. gave C. did D. made
92. This is the town __________is famous for its cheese. A. which B. who C. where D. when
93. Is that the house __________ they found these dead body? A. where B. that C. who D. Which
94. We __________ eating meat last year but we do miss it sometimes. A. died out B. gave up C. took away D. put up
95. I don’t have a degree or anything like that, but I have learned lots of _______ on the jobs A. schedules B. qualifications C. skills D. timetables
96. We wanted _________ in any way we could A. help B. helping C. will help D. to help
97. I’ll ________ when I’m eighteen, I want to study Physics. A. go to university B. get married D. start a family D. become an adult PART 2: COMPLETION Bai 1
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1. Did you know that my colleagues have run all the way round Britain to __ raise ________ money for homeless children?
2. The children have taught their pets to do some ____ funny ______ things.
3. The company has grown in the last few years and we need to recruit new ____ staff ______.
4. You use this when your hair is wet _____ hair dryer _____
5.I haven’t seen my cousin Paul _____ staff _____ we were children.
6. Tom and Mary have been ____ engaged ______ for six months.
7. This describes a person who has done a lot of training, and/or is very experienced at what they do ___ high- qualified _______
8. I know I haven't ____ done ______ very well in my exams.
9 Knowledge or ability you need to do something well ___ skill _______
10. The air conditioning in the hotel doesn’t ___ work _______ if the windows is open. Bai 2
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1.The computer won’t work if you don’t ____ plug ______ it in.
2. Students are given their timetables at the beginning of each ___ academic _______ year.
3. This is a person who has applied for a job _ applicant ___
4.English is spoken as the ____ official ______ language in more than 50 countries.
5. Your order was sent yesterday. You should __ receive ________ it tomorrow.
6. The teachers weren’t ____ surprised ______ by the children’s good behaviour on the school trip.
7. Days and times for subjects in school each week ___ _______ timetable
8. I wanted to get a cheap ____ ______ holiday package
, but they had sold out by the time I looked online.
9. I had always ____ dreamt ______ of going on a cruise for my honeymoon but instead we went camping in Wales.
10. I was surprised when I saw how beautiful the island was because I had heard it was a ___ fantastic _______ place. Bai 3
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1.When we got to the hotel, it looked ____ like ______ they hadn’t been it for a year.
2. A topic you learn about at school ____ subject ______
3.The waiter didn’t get a ___
_______ because he had been rude and unhelpful. tip
4.It rained every day on our holiday which was really ___ _______ annoying
5.My dog was very ____ excited ______ the first time he saw snow.
6.I am very ____ worried ______ because my grandmother is sick in hospital.
7. This adjective means 'not modern' __ old-fashioned ________
8.This is a person you work with ___ _______ colleague
9.This is a letter that says positive things about you and the way you work____ reference ______.
10. You use this to describe a building or room that has a lot of space ___ spacious _______ Bai 4
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1.This is another word for 'help' ___ assist _______
2.This verb means to manage or organise other people ___ supervise _______
3. The British Museum is ____ visited ______ by more than a million people every year.
4.This is what you have when you get a better job with more money __ promotion ________.
5.This is the amount of money you earn every month or every year ____ salary ______
6.This adjective describes work where you do not need to have any special knowledge or training unskilled____
7. I've ___ made _______ the beds and washed the floors.
8.This is another word for 'employ'__ ________ recruit
9. When the kettle boils, it ____ switches ______ itself off
10.An examination you pass because you need it to get a job or go to university _ _________ qualification Bai 5
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1. This is a computer that you can carry about with you __ laptop _______
2. You wear this on your head___ ______ hat
3. These protect your eyes from the sun___ sunglasses ______
4. You use this to see in the dark____ _____ torch
5. You dry yourself with this after a shower or a swim__ _______ towel
6. This cooks food very quickly___ microwave oven ______
7. This lets you see the stars more clearly___ telescope ______
8. You use these to light a fire or a candle___ matches ______
9. An adjective that describes something extremely interesting ___ fascinating ______
10. An adjective that describes something very old____ ancient _____ Part 4:
4.1 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. Yes, we do offer various training courses. We'd like you to come in for a second interview next week and we
will discuss the salary and working conditions then, if that suits you. We'll phone you to arrange the time.
B. I see. Now, tell us some of your main strengths.
C. And to finish with, are there any questions you'd like to ask us about the job?
D. Good morning. Shall I sit here?
E. Yes, of course. I'll wait for your call next week then. Thank you and goodbye.
F. Yes, I'd like to know about the salary and whether you offer any further training.
G. Yes, of course. I've just finished a course in personnel management and I think I'd be really happy working f a small company like yours.
H. Yes, that's fine. First of all, can you tell us why you'd like to do this job?
I. Good morning, Miss Palmer. Please have a seat.
J. Well, I'm hardworking and quite ambitious. I'm also patient and I like listening to what people say.
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4.2 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. They're groups of people who are also looking for work. They help each other discover new opportunities.
B. You know I've been looking for work. I can't seem to find a job.
C. That sounds great. I'll definitely try some of those.
D. Have you tried looking online for a job?
E. Hi Peter! How are you doing these days?
F. Yes, but so many of the jobs require moving to another city. I don't want to do that.
G. I haven't tried those. What are they?
H. Oh, Hi Mark. I'm not doing very well, actually.
I. I can understand that. How about going to some of those networking groups?
J. I'm sorry to hear that. What seems to be the problem?
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4.3 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. That's amazing, you won't need reading glasses. What's the screen like?
B. An e-reader! How does it work?
C. That's great. It looks just like a real book. How do you turn the page?
D. Yes, it means I will never have to carry a suitcase full of heavy books when I go on holiday.
E. As you said, it's like a normal book. You can even read in full sunlight.
F. Oh, you've got a new gadget. What is it?
G. So you can take it away with you and read on the beach?
H. You buy and download books from a special website and then you read them on the screen.
I. Well, you just press this button here. And you can change the size of the print, too. J. It's an e-reader
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4.4 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. I’m interested in the catacombs museum. Can you tell me if it’s open today?
B. Oh right. That sounds like a good idea. But err… Is there much walking? I can’t walk very far you see. C. You’re welcome. D. Yes, I do. How can I help?
E. Err, let me check… I don’t think so. A lot of places are closed on Monday in Paris. No. Every day except Monday.
F. At ten and it closes at five… Would you like to book a ticket for tomorrow? I can do it for you here. There
usually a long queue for it but if you book it here you don’t need to queue.
G. Well, the tour is about 2 kilometres long. And there are over a hundred steps down under the ground at th beginning and then at the end.
H. Sorry, do you speak English?
I. Oh, well. That’s OK. What time does it open?
J. Oh dear. Perhaps I’d better choose something else. Thank you.
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4.5 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. I'm sure it'll be lots of fun.
B. Well, a number of people haven't told me yet. But, Peter and Mark are going to help out with the cooking!
C. Oh, I don't know. Perhaps the sun will come out later this afternoon. D. Hey, I'll help, too!
E. I hope you're right. Listen, I'm going to have a party this Saturday. Would you like to come?
F. No, I don't think so. Just a chance to get together and have fun.
G. Is there going be a theme for the party?
H. Oh, I'd love to come. Thank you for inviting me. Who's going to come to the party?
I. What horrible weather today. I'd love to go out, but I think it will just continue raining.
J. Would you? That would be great!
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4.6 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. As I say your dress looks amazing. Did you make it? B. Thank you.
C. Wow. That’s perfect. Well, one last question, how important is Mardi Gras for the people in Tremé?
D. That’s right. I’m meeting everyone at the float in a few minutes and then we’re riding through the city.
E. Well, good luck this afternoon. You’re going to have a great time, I’m sure.
F. Hi Lorette. You’re wearing a fantastic costume. Are you going to be in a parade this afternoon?
G. Yes, we all make our own costumes for Mardi Gras.
H. Sure. Here it is. I’ll put it on.
I. It’s the most important part of the year. It brings people together. J. And do you have a mask?
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4.7 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. That's very kind of you, but I think I know what I want. I've spent the last few days doing research on the
Internet. If you're not busy, I wouldn't mind some company, though.
B. I only did a short course. I'm not really good enough yet but I'm going to learn some more. Then who knows what I'll be able to do?
C. I've got lots of time, and you know I like these kinds of shops.
D. Good morning, Bobby. I'm buying a new computer.
E. You probably don't know, but I've taken a little course in graphic design. I help my local theatre club with all
their leaflets and programmes. I design them, we send them to a printer's and then give them out at the theatre.
F. Oh, I see. Would you like me to help you?
G. Yes, you've always liked gadgets − even when you were a little boy. Look this is what I was thinking of gett – an all-in-one computer.
H. Hello, Grandma! What are you doing here?
I. You could get a real job doing that kind of thing.
J. They're great! And they take up less space too. What exactly do you want to do on it?
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4.8 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation. A. Athens! What was that like? B. Yes, it was great.
C. It was delicious. My favourite restaurant was a seafood place and I had the most amazing fish.
D. We went up to the Acropolis, of course, although it was a bit hot and then we went to the Acropolis Museum
It's only been open for a few years and it was fascinating. You should go next year, you'd love it.
E. Yes. We spent ten days touring around some of the islands and then we spent three days in Athens. F. What was the food like?
G. You went to Greece, didn't you?
H. Actually it was very good. We stayed in a very luxurious hotel in a quiet street near the centre. I could lie in
my bed at night and see it all lit up. It was lovely.
I. Look at you, Anne, how brown you are! Did you have a good time on holiday?
J. Apart from eating, what else did you do?
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4.9 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. I tend to get bored easily and so love to keep myself challenged.
B. Actually, I am very familiar with the area so there was absolutely no problem.
C. I am probably best at researching for marketing purposes.
D. So why don't you start by telling me why you are interested in changing positions?
E. Well, we have a position where that could work out well.
F. Unfortunately, our company is shutting down due to the economy.
G. Good morning, I am here for my interview.
H. What would you consider your strengths?
I. One last question, what is your biggest weakness?
J. Hello, have a seat. I'm Bill Gotcha. I am assuming you found your way here with no trouble?
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4.10 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. You? Cooking? You can't even make a sandwich!
B. Nick, are you doing anything this summer?
C. No! The whole thing, including travel, hotel, the lessons and of course, the food costs 500 euros. For a whol month!
D. Italy? That sounds great. What are you going to do there?
E. I know, and you can't boil an egg. So, what do you think?
F. OK, I can find 500 euros. Let's go to Italy!
G. I think it would be fun. Is it expensive?
H. Yes, I have. I'm going to Italy. How about coming with me?
I. Well, believe it or not, I'm going to learn how to cook Italian food.
J. No, I’m not. Have you got any plans?
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4.11 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. Don’t worry. If I bring my GPS, we’ll know exactly where we are at all times. What about food?
B. Good idea. If you carry the food in your canoe, I’ll pack both the tents in mine.
C. I normally take tins and packets of food when I go on a trip like this.
D. Well, I don’t know what the weather’s going to be like. If it rains, we’ll need all this waterproof clothing.
E. If we don’t have a map, we’ll probably get lost.
F. If something happens to one of us, then the other person either won’t have any food or won’t have a tent.
Hopefully that won’t happen if we’re careful.
G. Maybe that’s not such a good idea.
H. Hi Sandy. What are you going to take with us? I. Why?
J. Yes, but if we take all that, there won’t be space for anything else. Anyway, when I go canoeing I always get wet. Why are you packing that?
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4.12 Put the sentences in order to make a conversation.
A. Good. I finished all my courses today so I can relax.
B. No, really. Don’t worry because I’m inviting a few people from my class as well. So you’ll know them. I’d really like you to come.
C. Great. Maybe you’ll have time for some travelling and sightseeing now.
D. Hi Abdullah. How’s it going?
E. Maybe. But I think I’ll take it easy this weekend.
F. OK. Thanks. That would be great. Is it a special occasion?
G. Thanks, but I have a few things to do at home and it’s with your family so you probably don’t want people there…
H. Oh! So I would bring something.
I. Oh! Well, why don’t you come to my house? My family is coming over. We’re having a barbecue in the back garden. It’ll be fun.
J. Well, my older sister has a new baby girl so it’s a bit of celebration for that.
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