1. “Whenever I visit Clark, he makes me eat those
6. The coyote is considered to be quite a small rich and spicy ethnic dishes .”
member of the canine family, especially
“Well, your behavior is totally inexcusable; you
species like the Gray Wolf, which can be 3 feet
should have told him you’re on a diet.”
tall, 6 feet long and weigh up to 120 pounds. a. which cooks he usually a. by comparison with b. cooking he usually b. comparing on c. he usually cooks c. compared to d. that he is usually cooking d. as compares with
2. Unless a new medical treatment , it may
7. Science has proven that tobacco users should
cause harm that may not be obvious at first, since
reconsider their unhealthy habit. , there is
side-effects are not always directly detectable.
a high probability of their exhibiting lung cancer a. be thoroughly tested in the future. b. has been thoroughly tested a. Consequently c. was tested thoroughly b. Otherwise d. will test thoroughly c. Thus d. As such
3. Now, I would like to turn to how significant
, in terms of contribution to more recent
8. Because so many incidents of bullying studies.
, the local council is forcing schools to take
a. have the findings of this research been
measures so as to confront the attitudes that
b. are the findings of this research provoke them.
c. findings of this research are a. may be observed
d. the findings of this research have been b. have been observed c. had been observed
4. “Have you fixed your hair color yet?” d. should be observed
“I’m visiting the hairdresser’s tomorrow. For the
time being, I keep my head down myself
9. The hotel manager wouldn’t satisfy the guests’
in the mirror. I look hideous!”
request. They were lucky, though, that the a. in order to see not receptionist who of their reservation was b. so as not to see willing to help them. c. intending to don’t see a. was taken care d. so that not to see b. would have taken care c. had taken care
5. Although I really enjoy road trips, I certainly do d. could have taken care not approve of all the way to Austin by
himself. It seems too risky and reckless.
10. Ron has informed his supervisor that it might a. he is driving
take one or two weeks for him to show up back in b. his driving the office how fast he recovers. c. he driving a. be depending on d. he to driving b. depends on c. depending on d. will depend on
11. “Have you joined any after-school clubs yet?”
16. The career path that many athletes follow after a “Actually,
one since I have no time left,
successful course on the fields and courts is quite
due to my swimming training.”
unpredictable. Some of them can go on
a. I am not planning of joining
television sports analysts while others just b. need I plan not to join become fishermen. c. I don’t have plan to join a. to becoming d. I am not planning to join b. become c. to become
12. You have already read all the reviews available d. of becoming
and you’ve watched every single trailer of the film,
so you should just go ahead and watch it, .
17. The annual street art competition, now a. as it concerns me
its tenth year, will take place the weekend after
b. however much I’m concerned
the film festival and a lot of well-known artists will c. as far as I’m concerned attend. d. as much concerned as I am a. reaching b. reaches 13. Plenty of researchers a concrete c. will reach
definition of the notion, but T. Erinson was the d. has reached
first one to define it precisely in 1999.
a. were attempting they provided
18. Many lawyers do not know whether certain
b. could be attempting of providing violations, especially relating to illegal
c. were attempted for providing
gambling and driving under the influence, are of a d. had attempted to provide criminal or civil nature. a. these
14. I find it quite strange that, a few years ago, b. that
Martha was afraid to even get close to a puppy c. them and by next Monday, she will as a vet for d. those a year. a. have been working
19. Many citizens consider it extremely disturbing b. be working
that members of parliament have been trying c. work
to come to an agreement for over a month, and d. be worked
, their efforts have met with failure. a. so long
15. In multinational enterprises, both district and b. so that
sales managers are obligated to get the c. so far
marketing vice president before they make any d. so much investment decisions. a. approval from
20. Only Mark managed to obtain his password for b. to approve of
the online game website, while the rest of us c. approving by
“Zombie Rules” for a week. d. approved from
a. haven’t been able to play b. could be playing c. weren’t able of playing d. cannot have playing
21. The minute the new boss stepped into the office,
26. The play begins in about an hour. However, you
he had three employees fired. I’m afraid he isn’t
will find a seat as long as you are here by better than the old one.
9:00 pm, so you might need to take a taxi. a. as a. not after b. any b. not until c. very c. no more than d. more d. no later than
22. According to analysts, people nowadays have 27.
providing a full package of health
access to more material benefits and personal
benefits, the company’s offering a 30% raise freedoms, but there is also in communal
and an annual bonus is what made me accept the feeling. position. a. a decreasing a. Except for b. a decreased amount b. Not only c. a decrease c. In contrast to d. a decreasingly d. Aside from
23. “Aren’t you nervous about travelling by yourself?
28. Had the headmaster known that his treatment Isn’t it dangerous?”
of the five students who had skipped class would
“Due to my job, I have to fly abroad around twice turn into so big an issue, he them so a month, so I’m quite .” severely. a. used of it a. hadn’t punished b. used to it b. wouldn’t have punished c. used to travel c. wouldn’t punish d. use to travelling d. didn’t punish
24. The past few weeks have been very stressful for 29.
such hurdles. That her husband lost his
Mrs Brown and she became even more upset by
job and she broke her leg resulted in making their
to send those emails to the clients. living conditions really hard. a. you’re forgetting a. Never had she encountered b. your forgetting
b. She has never been encountered c. you had forgotten c. Never having encountered d. your forgetful
d. She hasn’t been encountering
25. The department store manager advised
30. “How did your sculpture turn out?”
the lost and found section to check on Linda’s lost
“I was feeling totally frustrated while making it,
purse. Unfortunately, we found nothing there. but the final result was .” a. to visit a. as good as I’ll expect b. we visiting b. more good than I expect c. us to visit c. the best of I’d expected d. we to visit
d. much better than I’d expected
31. “Supposing you get the promotion, a raise
36. The policy of this company is to allow freedom
or stick with your present salary?” of action
the employees’ break time, on
“Come on, you know I could use that extra cash.”
condition that they receive permission from a a. would you demand supervisor. b. have you demanded a. regardless of c. are you demanded b. as regarding d. you demanded c. in regard d. regarding
32. In order to avoid any misunderstanding about being late once again, you matters to Mrs
37. A lot of people are not aware of which
Sanders and apologize sincerely.
Internet sites and links should be avoided. a. should have explained
, there are more and more who end up b. had better explain
with unintentionally downloaded malware. c. ought to have explained a. The result d. might be explaining b. Resulting c. As a result 33.
hearing ability because of constant d. In result
background noise has been observed in studies
examining humans. However, nobody can predict 38. Norah said that us know about her
what the results will be if animals are tested.
departure time, but it seems that she didn’t even a. Decreased with
get the chance to send a text message. b. The decreasing of a. she lets c. Decreases for b. she was letting d. A decrease in c. she let d. she would let
34. The new “Lawson” dictionary, you can find
more than 200,000 entries, is going to become
39. The pharmaceutical company’s fraud was finally
an essential tool for learners of all ages.
disclosed only yesterday. Nevertheless, the public a. with which
about their mislabeling products without b. in which
any regard for the consequences. c. without which a. was always known d. from whom b. had always known c. always been knowing 35. The team members the training plan the d. will always know
new coach suggested should be very cautious of
their nutrition; otherwise, they may experience
40. Visitors can admire the countless historical dehydration and fatigue. buildings in Prague, were built hundreds a. follow
of years ago, in the Medieval period. b. following a. some of which c. followed b. some of that d. to follow c. some of it d. some of what
41. After you finish with the gardening, you should
46. Although multiple peace processes have been
ask me for the key to the storage room
attempted, the Israeli–Palestinian conflict has the tools back in.
been going on for decades and citizens haven’t a. in order to putting hesitated to keep . b. to put of a. to fight c. so as to put b. fight d. for the putting c. fought d. fighting
42. “Leaving so soon? Have you finished breakfast?” “In fact, no, but I to work, I’m afraid. I’m
47. Private education has been gaining ground and, running late again.”
speculations are correct, by the end of the a. must have got
decade, almost half of the students in the country b. may get will have quit public schools. c. should be getting a. while d. would have got b. if c. since
43. Being wordy is not always preferable. Mark’s d. should presentation included slides for the
length of his talk and he had to skip most of them. 48. You have
which articles should or should a. many
not be published. The editor is the only person b. too many who can make such a decision. c. so many a. any authority of selecting d. that many b. no authority to select c. authority in selection
44. If the scandal about the corrupt minister hadn’t d. not authority selecting been publicized, we an eye on the rest of
the government right now. In my opinion, this is
49. The cleaning lady asked her boss if he she definitely wrong.
would need to borrow an extra key. a. would have kept
a. would be too late arriving at the office that b. wouldn’t be keeping
b. would have been late arriving at the office c. won’t be kept whether d. shouldn’t keep
c. would be so late arriving at the office that
d. could have been late arriving at the office
45. Pediatricians recommend that parents whether
introducing high allergenic foods into the diet of
infants under six months, even though there is no
50. Although we had a great time on our last visit, we
proof that this can be beneficial for babies at risk
don’t really feel like visiting the fun park again. of being allergic. But if you have time, you . a. avoided a. ought b. will avoid b. should have c. avoid c. must have d. must avoid d. ought to
51. Many members of the scientific community claim
56. If John loses his temper in front of such
that having strong religious beliefs is totally
important clients again, I am sure that Mr Wailer
acceptable and justifiable, but, according to a in a matter of minutes. recent survey, actually go to church. a. should have fired him a. few b. will have fired him b. several c. may fire him c. they d. will have him fired d. most
57. Since they did not want to take sides, the
52. Although the famous actor believes he can adapt shareholders of the company neutral
to the roles’ demands, he stated he might have
throughout the meeting and especially during the trouble
down for scenes of his seventy-
presentation of the new financial plan.
year-old thin and frail character. a. were remaining a. to be slimmed b. have remained b. to slim c. have been remaining c. slimming d. remained d. for slimming
58. Despite his promise to elaborate on the health 53. The woman whom the well-known
insurance issue during his talk, the minister
politician left after the conference was thought to
provide the public with reasonable
be the head of the immigration department, and arguments.
various rumors about that meeting have spread a. has simply not to during the past few days. b. was simply not able to a. by c. simply not be able to b. for d. could simply not have to c. with d. to 59. Edgy
about his future with the company,
he can neither handle situations that demand
54. Even though Mark has always loved driving
clear thinking and critical judgment nor
fast, he’s changed since he had the accident.
communicate effectively with his colleagues. Yesterday, he said that he be reckless a. as he is
enough to drive over the speed limit again. b. like he is a. never c. he is like b. never to d. who he is c. will never d. is never
60. “Do you happen to know where the post office is?”
“Of course, drive on a little and at the end
55. Deborah’s started her blog a decade ago and,
of the road turn left. It is the small yellow building since then, it a million visitors from all you’ll see on your right.” over the world. a. along a. was hosted to close b. past b. hosted closer than c. towards c. is hosted as close as d. farther d. has hosted close to
61. The Prime Minister claimed that he the 66.
couple threw a housewarming party and
opposition’s criticizing each and every political
almost everyone they knew attended to admire
act of his Cabinet, since this may interfere with
their cozy little two-storey house in the suburbs. the country’s well-being. a. New the wedding a. was out of toleration b. It wedded new b. never was tolerating any of c. The newly wedded c. could not tolerate more d. The new wedded d. would no longer tolerate
67. Having cutting-edge hardware today is important
62. Due to discourse constraints throughout
than it was five years ago, since the latest
information exchange, speakers have to keep
software versions present huge demands on CPU
in mind that providing the right amount of
performance and hard-drive speed.
information is essential to communicating a. to more extent effectively. b. and greater extended a. that will be taken place c. to a greater extent b. taking place d. with greater extension c. will take place d. take place
68. Scientists working at the Large Hadron Collider in Switzerland hoped in proving their
63. Even though thirty years had passed since his
hypothesis. However, the experiment has not
last victory, the athlete kept all the medals and
produced any significant results yet.
trophies he had won because they reminded a. will be succeeding his accomplishments. b. they would succeed a. him that c. will succeed them b. to him d. for succeeding c. him of d. about him
69. Mr Summers is a brilliant architect. , he is
always kind and pays attention to his employees’
64. As I have to drive to Denver, I’d like by
needs; in my view, he’s an excellent boss.
tomorrow. However, I have very little hope that a. In order that
the mechanic will have it done in just one day. b. Inside of that a. to be fixed my car c. On top of that b. fixing my car d. Because of that c. to have my car fixed d. having my car fixed 70.
about the issues that bother you
regarding your relationship, you should open up
65. Next year, our current senator will
to and be honest with your husband. Otherwise,
supporting the Democrats for forty years, as
he’ll never share his feelings, too.
he entered the party soon after he graduated a. You have talked college. b. To talk a. to be c. In talking b. to have been d. Have to talk c. be d. have been
71. Since “vintage” appears to be a new trend, many
76. All coaches need to know who the players on young people buy furniture so as to have
their team will be at least one month before the an antique look.
training season starts, so that they with a. which have been processed
preparing the team’s strategic plan. b. that are processing a. can get started c. that has been processed b. will be starting d. have processed c. could start d. should be able to start
72. Leaving aside the fact that almost everyone in
this class was late today, I have to express my 77. Despite the CEO’s that his company try concern about homework nor studying for
to develop a new technology to address the the final exam.
air-pollution issue, the government were not a. you not doing interested in funding it. b. doing your a. that will insist c. your neither doing b. insisting d. neither you doing c. to be insisting d. insists 73.
been abandoned by relatives, colleagues
and friends, the once-famous comedian decided
78. If money is the only issue, I suggest for a
that there was no way out other than changing
loan. I am confident that our assets will have us his career.
covered and we’ll be able to pay it off soon. a. He had a. us to apply b. Had b. applying us c. Have c. that we applying d. Having d. we apply
74. Everyone in the office was so happy about the 79.
you see the doctor, don’t forget to
funding success that no one happened to notice
mention the back spasms you experienced last
either Mary’s face being red or .
month. I am worried that it is not just a muscle a. that the tears of her eyes thing. b. her eyes had tears a. Where c. the tears in her eyes b. Would d. her eyes would have tears c. Should d. Will
75. Embryonic stem cells open up huge new potential
in the medical field because of their ability to
80. Teaching students discipline is not only transform into cell types to cure certain
important, but difficult as well. You should first diseases. make
their responsibilities so as to a. were needing
motivate them to behave properly. b. that are needed a. their understanding c. as needed b. that they understand d. had needed c. them understand d. them to understand
81. Prior to the answer sheets for the exam being
86. Mrs Sanders was absolutely devastated by the
handed out, clear instructions and answers to any
death of her husband. However, she suppressed possible questions for the candidates.
her grief as best she could, thinking of her a. will provide children, who even worse. b. should be provided a. would felt c. could have provided b. have been feeling d. was provided c. would be feeling d. will be with a feeling
82. The billionaire booked the whole floor of the five-
star hotel to relax with his family. that
87. The professor examined the , but he soon
only a tiny fraction of people could afford such
suggested they abandon such an unrealistic luxury. approach for good. a. Need we to say
a. sophisticated supposedly method briefly b. No need of say
b. method briefly sophisticated supposedly c. Needless to say
c. supposedly sophisticated method briefly d. Needn’t any saying
d. briefly supposedly sophisticated method
83. Despite their personal antagonism, when the
88. As the Prime Minister stated a week ago: “My
marketing supervisor had a heart attack, Rosa actions are driven by a fundamental
took the time to do everything that things
belief in democracy through the power of law, not up for him. personal interest”. a. will ease a. most often b. would ease b. first and foremost c. ease c. mostly due d. has eased d. the most of
84. Ray Andridge is a respected researcher, 89. Not only
meeting us, she doesn’t answer well known physicists for his notable
our emails either and she skips our calls. We’d
contribution in the field of dark matter.
better not bother her anymore and just leave her a. from alone. b. of a. Sue avoids c. around b. Sue is avoiding d. among c. does Sue avoid d. Sue avoided 85. You
people smoking electronic cigarettes
in public places before. Countless smokers tend
90. Generally, there is no direct treatment for
to use them instead of conventional cigarettes.
autoimmune disorders. However, the doctor a. must have seen
explained that taking anti-histamine pills b. should see me with my nausea. c. had seen a. might have helped d. couldn’t see b. should be helping c. may help d. must help
91. Tom has been fighting with his boss for over a
96. “She’s been a model employee and you should
week. Since he didn’t act responsibly enough,
for the fact that she hasn’t seen her
to remain in the same position of trust. family for a year.”
a. he hasn’t any more expected
“OK, I guess it’s not unacceptable that she asked b. he can no longer expect for a week off.” c. he must have expected a. make allowing d. he can’t longer expect b. make allowances c. made an allowance
92. The police carried out an extremely thorough d. made to allow
investigation. In fact, it’s noteworthy that by the
time the criminal was arrested, they all
97. The newly-formed political party have been eager potential suspects. for more Republicans to them, since they a. has already interrogated
have been facing a considerable lack of members. b. already did interrogate a. joined c. had already interrogated b. have joined
d. will have already interrogated c. join d. has joined
93. The preparations for the festival had been going on
before the gates finally opened and
98. Please fill in your application correctly.
everything was ready to cater for almost half a
have to cancel it and, frankly, the chance for you million visitors.
to apply again doesn’t seem very likely. a. next year a. If not, I might b. in one year b. Or not, I c. for a year c. Otherwise, I will d. by one year d. Unless I 94.
a fair proportion of residents already
99. I strongly suggest your letting all of us know
attend public meetings, I see no reason why
in case any of us get confused about the
there should be another campaign to raise civil location. awareness.
a. where are the company headquarters a. Since
b. where they are the company headquarters b. Despite
c. where the company headquarters are c. So
d. where the company headquarters they are d. Due to
100. Cheating on the exam means you haven’t learned
95. There is no doubt that there are still a lot of the syllabus. And, , if you get caught you things
into consideration in order to
might receive a zero or have to answer to the
have the country’s economy well-organized and principal. working properly. a. as a result a. taking b. surely b. to be taken c. of course c. took d. instead d. that took