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1 It’s too
to drive on the icy road.
a dangerous
b disgusting
c disastrous
d frightened
2 If you want people to understand how you feel you
have to
your emotions.
a affect
b effect
c convey
d express
3 Gary got a bit of a(n)
when the bird flew into
his bedroom.
a anxiety
b misery
c fury
d fright
4 Please don’t
of the race! You might win!
a freak out
b chicken out
c bottle up
d cheer up
5 Macy is a very talented singer, but she has no
in
her ability.
a optimism
b enthusiasm
c confidence
d amazement
6 What’s so
about this painting? It looks boring
to me.
a severe
b strict
c shame
d special
7 Stop being so
and try to think logically.
a uncontrollable
b uncomfortable
c irrational
d irregular
8 My daughter got wonderful grades this year. I’m so
of her.
a proud
b amazed
c terrified
d anxious
9 You have to on the positive aspects of the job
rather than the negative ones.
a evaluate
b lead
c respond
d focus
10 When Sherry
tears, it was clear that something
was wrong.
a carried out
b calmed down
c freaked out
d burst into
11 I looked in
at the man who had thrown a glass
of water at the stray cat.
a shame
b confidence
c disgust
d pride
12 Poor Julie was
so much agony that we had to
rush her to the hospital.
a on
b in
c with
d at
13 Just
curiosity, do you know if he's going out
with anyone?
a at a
b in a
c out of
d from
14 All this negative behaviour is going to
to
terrible consequences.
a lead
b connect
c respond
d focus
15 It is
deep regret that I bring you this sad news.
a in
b with
c out of
d under
16 The children were very
about going to the fun
park and had a great time there.
a enthusiastic
b optimistic
c eager
d scared
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1 I'm on good terms with my cousin. I
to him twice
a week.
a am talking
b talk
c talks
d are talking
2
ghosts are scary?
a Are you thinking
b Do you think
c You are thinking
d You think
3 The scientists
research on motor skills since 2007.
a have been doing
b have done
c are doing
d do
4 Do you know how much a human brain
?
a is weighing
b weigh
c weighs
d are weighing
5 '
alone?'
'Yes, unfortunately, so she often feels lonely.'
a Has your grandmother been living
b Is your grandmother living
c Your grandmother lives
d Does your grandmother live
6
in New York till Saturday; we're coming back
on Friday.
a Are we staying
b We aren't staying
c We stay
d We don't stay
7 'What do you do when you see a spider?'
'Oh, I have a phobia, so I
scream!'
a never
b rarely
c seldom
d always
8 'My mum about my bad marks. It's so
annoying!'
a always freaking out
b freak out always
c is always freaking out
d is freaking out always
9 This is the most disgusting food
!
a we ever have eaten
b we haven't ever eaten
c we have ever eaten
d have we ever eaten
10 'Are you hungry?'
'No,
lunch.'
a I just have had
b have I just had
c I have just had
d I am just having
11 The neurosurgeon
the patient at the moment.
a is examining
b examine
c examines
d are examining
12 '
to the cinema to see that thriller tonight?'
a Is he going
b Does he go
c He is going
d He goes
13 '
for your psychology exam all night?'
'Yes. That's why I look so exhausted.'
a Have you studied
b Have you been studying
c You haven't been studying
d Are you studying
14 Greta
us about body language – it's really
interesting. Listen.
a has been telling
b tells
c tell
d have told
17 Everyone here today will be responsible a
different task.
a for
b from
c with
d to
18
on what you told me, I think you’ve made the
right decision.
a Interested
b Based
c Concentrated
d Focused
19 I was the edge of my seat throughout the
horror movie!
a at
b in
c on
d under
20 The event was a complete disaster. I’m
a loss
for words to explain why.
a with
b at
c in
d from
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15 You really stressed, Jakob. Calm down!
a sounds
b are sounding
c sounding
d sound
16 Dr Stan
at the research centre for ten years.
a has worked
b is working
c works
d work
17 I've got a lot of problems and I
more and
more anxious.
a have got
b am getting
c have been getting
d is getting
18 I haven't seen any good films .
a ever
b already
c once
d lately
19 '
to the communication seminar?'
'Yes, do you want to wait for him to come back?'
a Has Tom been
b Does Tom go
c Has Tom gone
d Is Tom going
20 Birds
south in the winter.
a are flying
b y
c flies
d is flying
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1 I’m afraid we’re going to have to call the trip. It’s
just too expensive.
a back
b in
c for
d off
2 The new school will
him good, even if he doesn’t
think so.
a do
b get
c have
d make
3 There is a huge
for olive oil in Greece as it is used
extensively in cooking.
a business
b demand
c trade
d export
4 Henry has a
accent when he speaks French.
a foreign
b international
c local
d global
5
such as spices were taken to Europe along the
Silk Road.
a Objects
b Dishes
c Goods
d Services
6 You should learn about a country’s
so you can
experience their way of life.
a civilisations
b customs
c boundary
d cultures
7 Be careful. You don’t want to build a(n)
for honesty
and then destroy it in one day because of a silly
mistake.
a availability
b empire
c business
d reputation
8 To run a successful
, ask a professional public
relations officer to help you.
a event
b benefit
c belief
d aspect
9 It was so entertaining to
a joke on, Joe! He had
no idea what was going on!
a play
b do
c put
d make
10 Let's
email addresses and then I can send you
the file as an attachment.
a migrate
b move
c extend
d exchange
11 If you call
tomorrow afternoon, I can show you
the map I’ve marked up.
a on
b out
c round
d up
12 I don't really understand business and economics.
It's all
to me.
a Chinese
b French
c Dutch
d Greek
13 I have just had a great
! Let’s become business
partners!
a concept
b idea
c experience
d knowledge
14 We spent the evening
stories about our
holidays.
a trading
b providing
c swapping
d conducting
15 If we get the
community involved, then maybe
the mayor will help too.
a international
b universal
c global
d local
16 We might
space if we move the sofa to the
corner next to the bookshelf.
a profit
b get
c keep
d save
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your geography project yet?'
'No, I've barely done anything.'
a Did you finish
b Have you finished
c Are you finished
d Have you been finishing
2 '
English in Japan?'
'Yes, but that was many years ago.'
a Would she teach
b Did she used to teach
c Has she been teaching
d Did she use to teach
3 The sun
and people were getting on and off boats
in the busy port.
a was shining
b shone
c has shone
d shines
4 Bobby
dairy products, but he does now.
a wouldn't eat
b wasn't eating
c didn't used to
d hasn't eaten
5 'What
when her taxi for the airport arrived?'
'She was still packing!'
a has Carol done
b was Carol doing
c did Carol do
d is Carol doing
6 McDonald's
it's first restaurant in South America in
1977; it was in 1979.
a aren't opening
b didn't open
c haven't opened
d not open
7 Mum
to The Netherlands at 6 o'clock this morning.
a flies
b has flown
c has been flying
d was flying
8
abroad when you were younger?
a Did you often travel
b You often travelled
c Have you often travelled
d You have travelled often
9 My uncle
bring us back interesting gifts from
foreign lands.
a used
b would
c use
d use to
10
TV while your dad was making lunch?
a Has your mum been watching
b Your mum was watching
c Was your mum watching
d Has your mum watched
11 The team
really excited after they won
the match.
a have been
b has been
c were
d are being
12
on holiday every summer before you were born?
a Did they used to go
b Were they going
c Have they been going
d Would they go
13 Stelios and his unemployed wife
in China at the
time; they were in the US.
a hasn't lived
b wasn't living
c weren't living
d aren't living
14 'We
a documentary about Cleopatra in history
class today.'
'Was it interesting?'
a have watched
b were watching
c have been watching
d watched
17 Rumours about his secret Swiss bank account all
over the company.
a spread
b departed
c moved
d expanded
18 American pop culture has had a huge
on the
western world.
a experience
b influence
c occurrence
d belief
19 The Mediterranean is very relaxing and
excellent for your health.
a network
b society
c lifestyle
d environment
20 Please take lots of water with you. The
is hotter
and drier than you think.
a port
b mountain
c desert
d canal
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15 'Were they skiing in the Alps when the accident
happened?'
'No, they .'
a haven't
b weren't
c didn't
d don't
16 He
his passport at the check-in desk and walked to
his boarding gate.
a has shown
b has been showing
c showed
d is showing
17 I
enjoy learning about other cultures, but I do now.
a wouldn't
b didn't used to
c didn't use to
d haven't use to
18 'Was Alexander the Great responsible for spreading
ancient Greek culture in Asia?'
'Yes, .'
a he was
b he has
c he did
d he is
19 My parents
me stories about ancient Egypt
when I was little.
a use to tell
b are telling
c were telling
d used to tell
20 My brothers
in the US on business all week;
they're coming back tomorrow.
a were
b are
c have been
d are being
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1 all accounts, the latest reality show is
nothing special.
a By
b In
c To
d Under
2 When you’re famous, it’s almost impossible to have
.
a personality
b publicity
c prosperity
d privacy
3 Louis is an
poet. He is a household name.
a accomplished
b qualified
c aristocratic
d attractive
4 I hope this fashion
lasts for years!
a trend
b release
c rumour
d looks
5 We were stunned to hear the heir
down on us.
a came
b started
c looked
d watched
6 The star's
staff tried to protect her from the
paparazzi.
a press
b regal
c dutiful
d royal
7 The show was boring and certainly didn't
up to our
expectations.
a look
b cater
c live
d catch
8 Brian is a(n)
to all amateurs.
a victory
b accomplished
c victory
d inspiration
9 Rex felt pressure when he was offered a role in
a Hollywood movie.
a by
b at
c under
d on
10
a doubt, The Godfather I and II were among the
best films ever made.
a At
b Except
c Without
d Not
11 The play was
by local companies and was a
huge success.
a gifted
b guaranteed
c sponsored
d encouraged
12 The lead singer of The Grumps is
for his
arrogant behaviour on stage.
a glamorous
b notorious
c stylish
d smart
13 Families of celebrities often don't want to be
the public eye.
a in
b on
c at
d by
14 I think rich people have
to do everything
because it makes them feel important.
a scandals
b services
c servants
d stars
15 Why are you interested in celebrity
and what
the stars are doing?
a gossip
b chatter
c whisper
d comments
16 I think I need to hire a(n)
. There are too many
journalists to deal with.
a representative
b agent
c supporter
d fan
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1 My aunt is very rich because my uncle
millions
before he died.
a has made
b was making
c have been making
d had made
2 Had he
found an agent before he went to
Hollywood?
a ever
b already
c still
d since
3 'Had they told the actor about the award before he
came on stage?'
'No, they
.'
a hadn't
b hasn't
c hadn't told
d didn’t
4 Karen
well since they revealed the scandal.
a didn’t sleep
b hasn't slept
c hadn't been sleeping
d wasn't sleeping
5 Sandra had
seen a worse film than Crazy
Mutant Aliens.
a yet
b ever
c never
d since
6
the actress thousands of Twitter messages before
they cut off his phone.
a He had been sending
b Had he sent
c He hadn't sent
d He had sent
7 Everyone was shocked the goalkeeper
.
a was match-fixing
b match-fixed
c had been match-fixing
d is match-fixing
8 ' for long when the star quit?'
'Yes, I believe so.'
a Have they filmed
b Did they film
c Have they been filming
d Had they been filming
9 'Had Roy been a professional footballer for long
when they chose to sponsor him?'
'No, he
professionally for less than a year.'
a has played
b had been playing
c was playing
d played
10 We hadn't been waiting
very long when the first
contestant began her act.
a since
b yet
c for
d already
11 '
the novel before you saw the film?'
'Yes, and the book was better.'
a Have you read
b Had you read
c You had read
d Were you reading
12 The band realised they
music for ten years now.
a releasing
b had been releasing
c released
d releases
13 Nobody had asked her for her autograph
.
a for years
b at the moment
c ever
d never
14
had Mila been working in show business before
she got her big break?
a How much
b How many
c How long
d How often
17 The singer a lot of criticism when he cancelled
his concert tour.
a started out
b caught on
c went around
d came in for
18 Did you ever think that the first song you wrote
would become a
?
a star
b victory
c hit
d winner
19 On a film set, all the interesting things happen
the scenes.
a behind
b out
c at
d to
20 When Jason was a boy, he watched cartoons and
his favourite
was the animal Bugs Bunny.
a actor
b figure
c character
d role
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15 By the time he got to the theatre, the play .
a started
b has started
c had start
d had started
16 'Had they been gossiping about you when
you
in?'
'Yes, I think so.'
a were walking
b walked
c had walked
d have walked
17 They
who she was until her fans started
screaming her name.
a not realise
b hasn't realised
c hadn't realised
d haven't realised
18 I the reality show for long before I switched
it off.
a wasn't watching
b hasn't been watching
c didn't watch
d hadn't been watching
19 '
at a press conference before he became
famous?'
a Has spoke
b Was he speaking
c Does he speak
d Had he spoken
20 Grace had been living in New York for two years
when she suddenly
the shock of her life.
a had
b had had
c had been having
d were having
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1 Our house is on a beautiful tree-lined .
a district
b junction
c avenue
d pavement
2 This apartment is so old and neglected, I’m surprised
there aren’t any
here.
a landlords
b squatters
c tenants
d lodgers
3 Are you a(n)
of the United States or are you here on
a working visa?
a resident
b occupant
c inhabitant
d flatmate
4 I’m
. I can’t stand living in this neighbourhood
anymore.
a hanging out
b moving into
c moving out
d settling down
5 Slow down, there’s a speed
ahead and I don’t want
to pay a fine.
a bump
b camera
c limit
d meter
6 This junction is chaos! Do you think the
are broken?
a zebra crossings
b traffic lights
c speed limits
d speed cameras
7 Come on! Let’s have a
and enjoy ourselves!
a talk of the town
b paint the town red
c ghost town
d night on the town
8 I don’t understand how she can live in a(n)
area with
all those factories nearby.
a industrial
b urban
c residential
d rural
9 areas are very busy at the weekends when
everybody does their shopping.
a Commercial
b Conventional
c Environmental
d Archaeological
10 Living in the city with a 9–5 job is depressing. It’s
time to give up this
.
a fast lane
b rat race
c personal space
d city dweller
11 I really need to get
as I haven’t had a holiday in
over a year.
a in
b away
c out
d to
12 Some cities are very attractive while others are just
jungles.
a construction
b constant
c cement
d concrete
13 No, we don’t live in the centre. Our house is located
on the
of town.
a region
b suburb
c inner city
d outskirts
14 Hey! The street
says we should go left, but
you’re turning right!
a sign
b meter
c bump
d light
15 I’ve met people from all
of life. Everyone has an
interesting story to tell.
a ways
b walks
c works
d footprints
16 Juliette
a quiet life in a small town.
a spends
b deals
c leads
d leaves
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1 'You can go to the park when you
everything on
your plate.'
'But Mum, I hate broccoli!'
a have eaten
b will eat
c are going to eat
d have been eating
2 'Do you think our new green roof
nice?'
'Oh, for sure, and so good for the environment!'
a is going to be
b shall be
c will be
d won't be
3 I'd like a
of cereal for breakfast and some fruit.
a bowl
b piece
c slice
d cup
4 Unfortunately, there
recycling bins on this street.
a are a little
b aren't many
c aren't much
d is a few
5 'Look at that queue!'
'Oh no! It
us ages to get our tickets.'
a will be taking
b shall take
c is going to take
d takes
6 '
supermarkets in your neighbourhood?'
'Oh, yes. There's a good one right around the corner.'
a Is there some
b Is there any
c Are there some
d Are there any
7 My new flat is very nice because it's got
natural light.
a lot of
b lots of
c a lots of
d a lot
8 ' to a new house in the suburbs?'
'Yes, they have already signed the rental
agreement.'
a Will they have moved
b They are going to move
c Will they be moving
d Are they going to move
9 This time next week, we
in the countryside!
a will be driving
b will drive
c are going to be driving
d shall be driving
10 The children in this district
to AG Baillie School.
a go
b is going
c are going
d goes
11 '
moving in by Saturday evening?'
'Yes, I only have a few more boxes to take over.'
a Are you going to be finishing
b Will you have finished
c Shall you have finished
d Are you finishing
12 Pollution in major cities
to increase.
a are going to continue
b will be continuing
c will continue
d will have continued
13 After you
through the junction, you’ll see
my house.
a are going to go
b will go
c go
d are going
14 If you don't behave, I
you to the city zoo
tomorrow.
a will take
b won't take
c am not taking
d don't take
17 Can you please walk on the instead of the road?
a junction
b cement
c alley
d pavement
18 Put more money in the
meter because we have
to leave the car here for a while.
a road
b parking
c street
d pedestrian
19 The pollution in the city centre is unbearable!
a surrounding
b urban
c sound
d noise
20 Many young couples dream of settling
in a
country cottage.
a up
b with
c down
d out
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15 We in London for ten years next week.
a are going to living
b have lived
c have been living
d will have lived
16 Could I have
help with these cartons, please?
a some
b any
c little
d a few
17 Until we
more money, we won't be moving out of
this horrible city.
a will save
b shall save
c have saved
d will have saved
18 'I need
medicine for this cough.'
'Don't worry; I'll go to chemist's for you.'
a any
b a
c an
d some
19 The information they gave us at the police station
incorrect.
a were
b was
c is being
d are
20 The landlady just phoned. She
for the rent
money this afternoon.
a will have come
b will be coming
c shall be coming
d comes
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1 I hate machines. It’s so impersonal replying to a
recorded voice.
a answering
b sewing
c washing
d vending
2 Why does my boyfriend always ignore
manuals and
try to figure everything out on his own?
a information
b interactive
c instruction
d intelligent
3 Did you see the vacuuming robot at the science
?
a exploration
b exposure
c exhibition
d excursion
4 Too much technology isn't good; sometimes it can be
, especially to children.
a harmful
b wasteful
c natural
d educational
5 You should
your computer every night to
save energy.
a hack into
b hook up to
c shut down
d switch on
6 I don't know how to
this machine. Can you help me?
a navigate
b operate
c originate
d generate
7
the red button and the machine will stop.
a Miss
b Lose
c Press
d Pull
8 Many people have a video game
and spend most of
the day in front of their computers.
a generation
b stimulation
c addiction
d solution
9 Soon, everything will be connected by wireless
devices and we’ll never have to a
machine again.
a turn off
b set off
c turn on
d plug in
10 ‘Will the new TV fit in here?’
‘I don’t know. Why don’t you
it?
a count
b connect
c measure
d follow
11 Could you help me to
this table? I'm not sure
how to put the legs on it.
a assemble
b install
c input
d work
12 It won’t take long to determine the
of living if
you use your calculator.
a price
b potential
c cost
d number
13 Johnny could
to 100 by the time he was three.
a say
b measure
c calculate
d count
14 Did you know that golf players are sometimes hit by
lightning
?
a packs
b plants
c bolts
d megabytes
15 Refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers
are examples of household
.
a machines
b appliances
c devices
d engines
16 Which professor is giving the
on the planets in
our solar system?
a theory
b data
c lesson
d lecture
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1 Dwayne
me this email; he doesn't know how to use
a computer.
a couldn't have sent
b can't send
c mustn't send
d shouldn’t have sent
2 'Hey David,
you switch off that light for me, please?'
'Sure. No problem.'
a may
b might
c can
d must
3 'Designing the Hubble Space Telescope
really
interesting.'
'Oh, it was. I was happy to be a part of it.'
a should have been
b needn't have been
c must have been
d doesn’t have to be
4 NASA
launch a space shuttle next year, but it's
not certain.
a might
b would
c should
d can
5 You
take anything to eat; there are lots of vending
machines there.
a mustn't
b wouldn't
c shouldn't
d needn't
6 We
you the money for a new mobile phone, but
you didn't ask.
a would have given
b may have given
c needn’t have given
d can't have given
7 'Excuse me, Dr Jones, I borrow your research
notes, please?
'Oh, yes, certainly.'
a should
b must
c may
d need
8 You
do this experiment right now; it can wait
till later.
a mustn't
b shouldn't
c wouldn't
d don't have to
9 'Can I send emails from work?'
'No, you
; it's not allowed.
a needn't
b couldn't
c mustn't
d don't have to
10 They
presents, but it was nice of them.
a could have brought
b ought to have brought
c can't have brought
d needn't have brought
11 Jody
a maths teacher; she doesn't know how to
add two and two!
a needn't be
b can't be
c mustn't be
d doesn't have to be
12 My father
use a computer a year ago, but now
he's a geek!
a shouldn't
b mustn't
c can't
d couldn't
13 The biology professor
here by now; she's
very late.
a must be
b should have been
c can't have been
d was able to be
17 It’s only a(n)
change. Things will go back to
normal in two weeks.
a temporary
b permanent
c important
d limited
18 Is there any
that aliens exist?
a research
b proof
c advancement
d fact
19 I had to take my new digital camera back to the
shop because it was .
a costly
b wasteful
c faulty
d unnecessary
20 Young children learning to ride bikes sometimes
find it difficult to
.
a navigate
b steer
c launch
d orbit
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14 'I can't get this stupid DVD player to work!'
'You ____ try plugging it in.'
a need
b would
c must
d could
15 We ____ rent DVDs every Friday; now we just
download them.
a could
b would
c should
d may
16 It took a long time, but the researcher ____ find proof
for his theory.
a was able to
b could
c should
d must
17 'You
get one of these new e-readers; they are
so cool!'
'Really? Maybe I will.'
a could
b need
c must
d might
18 I take the temporary job at the recycling plant?
a Should
b Would
c Ought
d Might
19 You
press this button to start the machine.
a need
b ought
c have to
d may
20 'He
a permanent job at the chemical plant.'
'Yes, but he didn't want to work forty hours a week.'
a could have had
b ought to have had
c must have had
d may have had
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1 He seems to think he’ll the world record and I
believe him.
a make
b put
c take
d break
2 If you take
in the competition, you could win a new
tennis racket.
a part
b place
c down
d up
3 Only one person
at my party. It was a disaster!
a slept in
b showed up
c sat back
d sat around
4 We don’t
up to going out tonight. We’d rather stay
at home.
a want
b like
c think
d feel
5 How can you
the cards so quickly? It's amazing!
a win
b share
c shuffle
d pass
6 John was
with a free membership card after being
so helpful.
a intended
b provided
c rewarded
d awarded
7 Once in
, I fancy eating snails.
a a blue moon
b two minds
c a loose end
d second thoughts
8 I got hopelessly lost in the forest because my
was
broken.
a collection
b compass
c course
d court
9 Although she enjoys it, she doesn't aerobics
very often.
a do
b go
c have
d play
10 Britain's biggest restaurant, Za Za Bazaar, can
one thousand diners!
a put
b seat
c deal
d sit
11 The spectators cheered as the boxers entered
the
.
a field
b track
c ring
d rink
12 Three hundred dollars for that
of art is
ridiculous!
a piece
b exhibit
c sample
d part
13 A nice relaxing
along the beach would be lovely
this evening.
a wander
b stroll
c activity
d jogging
14 Where's the
? Don't tell me you left it at home!
a map
b path
c track
d alley
15
a bite to eat?
a Share
b Grab
c Fancy
d Have
16 Let’s
a surprise party for Terry's birthday.
a run
b throw
c present
d do
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1 'Michael Phelps has won a lot of gold medals,
?'
'Yes, many. He's an amazing swimmer.'
a has he
b didn't he
c hasn't he
d was he
2
with my friends is my favourite free-time activity.
a To hang out
b To hanging out
c Hanging out
d Hang out
3
the players here yet? The game starts in
two minutes!
a Aren't
b Does
c Didn't
d Were
4 'Frank would rather
tennis than play it.'
'He isn't very fit, is he?'
a watch
b watching
c to watch
d watches
5 Let's go play beach volleyball,
?
a may we
b shouldn't we
c won't we
d shall we
6 'The new gym equipment should
here by now.'
'Let me call and see what's happened to it.'
a being
b to have been
c have been
d have being
7 Dad and I went to the school
about taking part in
the basketball tournament.
a asking
b to ask
c ask
d asked
8 'My son is ten. Can he go on the rollercoaster?'
'No, he is on this ride.'
a young enough to go
b too young go
c too young to go
d enough young
9 We're very excited about
base jumping this
weekend.
a going
b to go
c to going
d go
10 The children
swimming because they had just
had lunch.
a weren't let to go
b weren't allowed going
c weren't allowed to go
d weren't let going
11 'Mum forgot
the tickets for the match.'
'What! Now we can't go!'
a to pick up
b picking up
c pick up
d having picked up
12 Wear gloves to prevent
your hands when you
go mountain climbing.
a hurt
b to hurt
c to be hurt
d hurting
13 The player stopped
his fans before walking
onto the court.
a greeting
b to greet
c greets
d greeted
14 'May I help you, sir?'
'Yes,
theres a boat that leaves at two.'
a would like to know whether
b could you tell me
c could you tell me if
d I would like ask you
17
time to time, I miss the peace and quiet of the
countryside.
a At
b In
c For
d From
18 I think
computers are great because you can
take them anywhere.
a outdoor
b portable
c active
d connected
19 Teenagers can the Internet for information, but
they don't know how to find books in a library!
a look
b surf
c sail
d load
20 Did you hear that Hilary finished in first
and that
Sally came second?
a medal
b position
c form
d place
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15 Stella doesn't really enjoy going geocaching, ?
a can she
b wouldn’t she
c doesn't she
d does she
16 It's no good
about it. So you lost … big deal!
a to cry
b cries
c crying
d cry
17 Don't throw the ball so hard,
?
a will you
b don't you
c do you
d won't you
18 Cool!
an amazing dive!
a That wasn't
b That isn't
c Wasn't that
d Was that
19 My coach was glad that the team was ready for
the big match.
a seeing
b see
c to see
d to be seen
20 'I'd like to know
, please.
'In half an hour.'
a when will the film start
b when does the film start
c when starts the film
d when the film starts
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Date:
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Choose the correct answers.
1 I wonder how many get through customs at the
airport without getting caught.
a muggers
b smugglers
c robbers
d burglars
2 It is common for a
to get a life sentence.
a kidnapper
b hijacker
c murderer
d blackmailer
3 Frank can’t get a job because he has a criminal
.
a record
b case
c act
d wave
4 You can’t
a case outside of the courtroom.
a try
b listen
c dismiss
d commit
5 Hands behind your head! You’re
arrest!
a in
b above
c under
d below
6 I couldn’t believe it when the prosecutor put the main
on the witness stand.
a defendant
b clerk
c lawyer
d suspect
7 It can take anywhere from an hour to days for a jury to
reach a
.
a statement
b sentence
c verdict
d claim
8 I feel so sorry for people who have been falsely
.
a judged
b released
c held
d accused
9 Most suspects do not
guilty in court.
a find
b say
c claim
d plead
10 Fifty people on the bus were taken
by the
terrorists.
a armed
b hostage
c illegal
d criminal
11 If you don’t
up to the crime now, your
punishment will be worse.
a own
b give
c hold
d let
12 Did you hear about the judge who
a
murderer free?
a let
b set
c allowed
d went
13 I was called up for
duty and had to sit through a
three-week trial.
a juvenile
b court
c case
d jury
14 You can’t
the law and get away with it.
a rob
b steal
c confess
d break
15 If you are caught speeding, you’ll have to
a fine.
a give
b have
c pay
d take
16 For minor crimes, people are often punished with
service.
a consequence
b common
c criminal
d community
17 I got a shock when he pointed the gun at me, but
thankfully the weapon wasn’t
.
a loaded
b hidden
c stolen
d armed
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1 The car was broken into
a sharp piece of metal.
a from
b for
c by
d with
2 We
with an alarm yesterday – a professional did it.
a have our car fit
b got our car fitted
c fitted our car
d had fitted our car
3 '
to the courthouse when they escaped?'
'Well, that's what the papers say.'
a The thieves were being taken
b Were the thieves taken
c Were the thieves taking
d Were the thieves being taken
4 My locks
yet – I'm still waiting!
a hasn't been installed
b aren't being install
c haven't been installed
d haven't installed
5
the famous bank robber is living in Brazil.
a Is it known that
b It is know
c It is know that
d It is known that
6 After he
back to his cell, he began to shout.
a had been taken
b was being taken
c is being taken
d has been taken
7 'What does the news say about the hijackers?'
'That a statement by their lawyer later today.'
a was made
b will be being made
c will be made
d has been made
8 'Who did you give the weapon to?'
'The police officer
the gun, sir.'
a is given
b has given
c was given
d had given
9 'Did the blackmailer deny
the money?'
'Yes, he says he never received a penny.'
a being given
b to be given
c be given
d was given
10 'Did they think the two men were terrorists?'
'Yes, until they agreed
by security.'
a be searched
b could be searched
c to be searched
d being searched
11 Inner-city areas
dangerous after dark.
a are known that to be
b are know to be
c are known to be
d are to be known
12 The police found my laptop and it
to me
later today.
a will return
b will be returned
c has been returned
d is going to return
18 In Australia, it’s
the law to go fishing without
a licence.
a above
b behind
c against
d under
19 The bank robbers were
so we weren't able to
see their faces.
a covered
b innocent
c masked
d lethal
20 Dad had forgotten to set the , which made it
easy for the burglars to break into our house.
a vehicle
b alarm
c weapon
d gun
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on the positive aspects of the job a dangerous rather than the negative ones. b disgusting a evaluate c disastrous b lead d frightened c respond 2
If you want people to understand how you feel you d focus have to your emotions. 10 When Sherry
tears, it was clear that something a affect was wrong. b effect a carried out c convey b calmed down d express c freaked out 3 Gary got a bit of a(n) when the bird flew into d burst into his bedroom. 11 I looked in
at the man who had thrown a glass a anxiety of water at the stray cat. b misery a shame c fury b confidence d fright c disgust 4 Please don’t of the race! You might win! d pride a freak out 12 Poor Julie was so much agony that we had to b chicken out rush her to the hospital. c bottle up a on d cheer up b in 5
Macy is a very talented singer, but she has no in c with her ability. d at a optimism 13 Just
curiosity, do you know if he's going out b enthusiasm with anyone? c confidence a at a d amazement b in a 6 What’s so
about this painting? It looks boring c out of to me. d from a severe 14
All this negative behaviour is going to to b strict terrible consequences. c shame a lead d special b connect 7 Stop being so and try to think logically. c respond a uncontrollable d focus b uncomfortable 15 It is
deep regret that I bring you this sad news. c irrational a in d irregular b with 8
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'Yes, unfortunately, so she often feels lonely.' 12 '
to the cinema to see that thriller tonight?'
a Has your grandmother been living a Is he going b Is your grandmother living b Does he go c Your grandmother lives c He is going d Does your grandmother live d He goes
6 in New York till Saturday; we're coming back 13 '
for your psychology exam all night?' on Friday.
'Yes. That's why I look so exhausted.' a Are we staying a Have you studied b We aren't staying b Have you been studying c We stay c You haven't been studying d We don't stay d Are you studying 7
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I’m afraid we’re going to have to call the trip. It’s 9 It was so entertaining to a joke on, Joe! He had just too expensive. no idea what was going on! a back a play b in b do c for c put d off d make 2 The new school will
him good, even if he doesn’t 10 Let's
email addresses and then I can send you think so. the file as an attachment. a do a migrate b get b move c have c extend d make d exchange 3 There is a huge
for olive oil in Greece as it is used 11 If you call
tomorrow afternoon, I can show you extensively in cooking. the map I’ve marked up. a business a on b demand b out c trade c round d export d up 4 Henry has a accent when he speaks French. 12
I don't really understand business and economics. a foreign It's all to me. b international a Chinese c local b French d global c Dutch
5 such as spices were taken to Europe along the d Greek Silk Road. 13 I have just had a great ! Let’s become business a Objects partners! b Dishes a concept c Goods b idea d Services c experience 6
You should learn about a country’s so you can d knowledge experience their way of life. 14 We spent the evening stories about our a civilisations holidays. b customs a trading c boundary b providing d cultures c swapping 7
Be careful. You don’t want to build a(n) for honesty d conducting
and then destroy it in one day because of a silly 15 If we get the
community involved, then maybe mistake. the mayor will help too. a availability a international b empire b universal c business c global d reputation d local 8 To run a successful , ask a professional public 16 We might
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Rumours about his secret Swiss bank account all 19 The Mediterranean is very relaxing and over the company. excellent for your health. a spread a network b departed b society c moved c lifestyle d expanded d environment 18
American pop culture has had a huge on the 20
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Choose the correct answers. 1 your geography project yet?' 8 abroad when you were younger?
'No, I've barely done anything.' a Did you often travel a Did you finish b You often travelled b Have you finished c Have you often travelled c Are you finished d You have travelled often d Have you been finishing 9 My uncle
bring us back interesting gifts from 2 ' English in Japan?' foreign lands.
'Yes, but that was many years ago.' a used a Would she teach b would b Did she used to teach c use c Has she been teaching d use to d Did she use to teach 10
TV while your dad was making lunch? 3 The sun
and people were getting on and off boats a Has your mum been watching in the busy port. b Your mum was watching a was shining c Was your mum watching b shone d Has your mum watched c has shone 11 The team really excited after they won d shines the match. 4 Bobby
dairy products, but he does now. a have been a wouldn't eat b has been b wasn't eating c were c didn't used to d are being d hasn't eaten
12 on holiday every summer before you were born? 5 'What
when her taxi for the airport arrived?' a Did they used to go 'She was still packing!' b Were they going a has Carol done c Have they been going b was Carol doing d Would they go c did Carol do 13
Stelios and his unemployed wife in China at the d is Carol doing time; they were in the US. 6 McDonald's
it's first restaurant in South America in a hasn't lived 1977; it was in 1979. b wasn't living a aren't opening c weren't living b didn't open d aren't living c haven't opened 14 'We
a documentary about Cleopatra in history d not open class today.' 7 Mum
to The Netherlands at 6 o'clock this morning. 'Was it interesting?' a flies a have watched b has flown b were watching c has been flying c have been watching d was flying d watched
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'Was Alexander the Great responsible for spreading happened?'
ancient Greek culture in Asia?' 'No, they .' 'Yes, .' a haven't a he was b weren't b he has c didn't c he did d don't d he is 16 He
his passport at the check-in desk and walked to 19 My parents
me stories about ancient Egypt his boarding gate. when I was little. a has shown a use to tell b has been showing b are telling c showed c were telling d is showing d used to tell 17 I
enjoy learning about other cultures, but I do now. 20 My brothers
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1 all accounts, the latest reality show is 9 Rex felt
pressure when he was offered a role in nothing special. a Hollywood movie. a By a by b In b at c To c under d Under d on 2
When you’re famous, it’s almost impossible to have .
10 a doubt, The Godfather I and II were among the a personality best films ever made. b publicity a At c prosperity b Except d privacy c Without 3 Louis is an poet. He is a household name. d Not a accomplished 11 The play was by local companies and was a b qualified huge success. c aristocratic a gifted d attractive b guaranteed 4 I hope this fashion lasts for years! c sponsored a trend d encouraged b release 12
The lead singer of The Grumps is for his c rumour arrogant behaviour on stage. d looks a glamorous 5
We were stunned to hear the heir down on us. b notorious a came c stylish b started d smart c looked 13
Families of celebrities often don't want to be d watched the public eye. 6 The star's
staff tried to protect her from the a in paparazzi. b on a press c at b regal d by c dutiful 14 I think rich people have to do everything d royal
because it makes them feel important. 7
The show was boring and certainly didn't up to our a scandals expectations. b services a look c servants b cater d stars c live 15
Why are you interested in celebrity and what d catch the stars are doing? 8 Brian is a(n) to all amateurs. a gossip a victory b chatter b accomplished c whisper c victory d comments d inspiration 16 I think I need to hire a(n) . There are too many journalists to deal with. a representative b agent c supporter d fan
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My aunt is very rich because my uncle millions 8 ' for long when the star quit?' before he died. 'Yes, I believe so.' a has made a Have they filmed b was making b Did they film c have been making c Have they been filming d had made d Had they been filming 2 Had he
found an agent before he went to 9
'Had Roy been a professional footballer for long Hollywood?
when they chose to sponsor him?' a ever 'No, he
professionally for less than a year.' b already a has played c still b had been playing d since c was playing 3
'Had they told the actor about the award before he d played came on stage?' 10 We hadn't been waiting very long when the first 'No, they .' contestant began her act. a hadn't a since b hasn't b yet c hadn't told c for d didn’t d already 4 Karen
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the novel before you saw the film?' a didn’t sleep
'Yes, and the book was better.' b hasn't slept a Have you read c hadn't been sleeping b Had you read d wasn't sleeping c You had read 5 Sandra had
seen a worse film than Crazy d Were you reading Mutant Aliens. 12 The band realised they music for ten years now. a yet a releasing b ever b had been releasing c never c released d since d releases
6 the actress thousands of Twitter messages before 13
Nobody had asked her for her autograph . they cut off his phone. a for years a He had been sending b at the moment b Had he sent c ever c He hadn't sent d never d He had sent
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Everyone was shocked the goalkeeper . she got her big break? a was match-fixing a How much b match-fixed b How many c had been match-fixing c How long d is match-fixing d How often
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'Had they been gossiping about you when d hadn't been watching you in?' 19 '
at a press conference before he became 'Yes, I think so.' famous?' a were walking a Has spoke b walked b Was he speaking c had walked c Does he speak d have walked d Had he spoken 17 They
who she was until her fans started 20
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Our house is on a beautiful tree-lined .
9 areas are very busy at the weekends when a district everybody does their shopping. b junction a Commercial c avenue b Conventional d pavement c Environmental 2
This apartment is so old and neglected, I’m surprised d Archaeological there aren’t any here. 10
Living in the city with a 9–5 job is depressing. It’s a landlords time to give up this . b squatters a fast lane c tenants b rat race d lodgers c personal space 3 Are you a(n)
of the United States or are you here on d city dweller a working visa? 11 I really need to get
as I haven’t had a holiday in a resident over a year. b occupant a in c inhabitant b away d flatmate c out 4 I’m
. I can’t stand living in this neighbourhood d to anymore. 12
Some cities are very attractive while others are just a hanging out jungles. b moving into a construction c moving out b constant d settling down c cement 5 Slow down, there’s a speed ahead and I don’t want d concrete to pay a fine. 13
No, we don’t live in the centre. Our house is located a bump on the of town. b camera a region c limit b suburb d meter c inner city 6
This junction is chaos! Do you think the are broken? d outskirts a zebra crossings 14 Hey! The street says we should go left, but b traffic lights you’re turning right! c speed limits a sign d speed cameras b meter 7 Come on! Let’s have a and enjoy ourselves! c bump a talk of the town d light b paint the town red 15 I’ve met people from all of life. Everyone has an c ghost town interesting story to tell. d night on the town a ways 8
I don’t understand how she can live in a(n) area with b walks all those factories nearby. c works a industrial d footprints b urban 16 Juliette a quiet life in a small town. c residential a spends d rural b deals c leads d leaves
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Many young couples dream of settling in a
to leave the car here for a while. country cottage. a road a up b parking b with c street c down d pedestrian d out (___ / 20 marks) Gramar
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'You can go to the park when you everything on 8 '
to a new house in the suburbs?' your plate.'
'Yes, they have already signed the rental 'But Mum, I hate broccoli!' agreement.' a have eaten a Will they have moved b will eat b They are going to move c are going to eat c Will they be moving d have been eating d Are they going to move 2
'Do you think our new green roof nice?' 9 This time next week, we in the countryside!
'Oh, for sure, and so good for the environment!' a will be driving a is going to be b will drive b shall be c are going to be driving c will be d shall be driving d won't be 10 The children in this district to AG Baillie School. 3 I'd like a
of cereal for breakfast and some fruit. a go a bowl b is going b piece c are going c slice d goes d cup 11 '
moving in by Saturday evening?' 4 Unfortunately, there
recycling bins on this street.
'Yes, I only have a few more boxes to take over.' a are a little
a Are you going to be finishing b aren't many b Will you have finished c aren't much c Shall you have finished d is a few d Are you finishing 5 'Look at that queue!' 12 Pollution in major cities to increase. 'Oh no! It us ages to get our tickets.' a are going to continue a will be taking b will be continuing b shall take c will continue c is going to take d will have continued d takes 13 After you
through the junction, you’ll see 6 '
supermarkets in your neighbourhood?' my house.
'Oh, yes. There's a good one right around the corner.' a are going to go a Is there some b will go b Is there any c go c Are there some d are going d Are there any 14 If you don't behave, I you to the city zoo 7
My new flat is very nice because it's got tomorrow. natural light. a will take a lot of b won't take b lots of c am not taking c a lots of d don't take d a lot
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The information they gave us at the police station a are going to living incorrect. b have lived a were c have been living b was d will have lived c is being 16 Could I have
help with these cartons, please? d are a some 20 The landlady just phoned. She for the rent b any money this afternoon. c little a will have come d a few b will be coming 17 Until we
more money, we won't be moving out of c shall be coming this horrible city. d comes a will save b shall save c have saved d will have saved 18 'I need medicine for this cough.'
'Don't worry; I'll go to chemist's for you.' a any b a c an d some (___ / 20 marks)
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Vocabulary and Use your English Choose the correct answers. 1 I hate
machines. It’s so impersonal replying to a 9
Soon, everything will be connected by wireless recorded voice.
devices and we’ll never have to a a answering machine again. b sewing a turn off c washing b set off d vending c turn on 2
Why does my boyfriend always ignore manuals and d plug in
try to figure everything out on his own? 10
‘Will the new TV fit in here?’ a information
‘I don’t know. Why don’t you it?’ b interactive a count c instruction b connect d intelligent c measure 3
Did you see the vacuuming robot at the science ? d follow a exploration 11 Could you help me to this table? I'm not sure b exposure how to put the legs on it. c exhibition a assemble d excursion b install 4
Too much technology isn't good; sometimes it can be c input , especially to children. d work a harmful 12
It won’t take long to determine the of living if b wasteful you use your calculator. c natural a price d educational b potential 5 You should your computer every night to c cost save energy. d number a hack into 13 Johnny could
to 100 by the time he was three. b hook up to a say c shut down b measure d switch on c calculate 6 I don't know how to
this machine. Can you help me? d count a navigate 14
Did you know that golf players are sometimes hit by b operate lightning ? c originate a packs d generate b plants 7
the red button and the machine will stop. c bolts a Miss d megabytes b Lose 15
Refrigerators, washing machines and dishwashers c Press are examples of household . d Pull a machines 8 Many people have a video game and spend most of b appliances
the day in front of their computers. c devices a generation d engines b stimulation 16 Which professor is giving the on the planets in c addiction our solar system? d solution a theory b data c lesson d lecture
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I had to take my new digital camera back to the normal in two weeks. shop because it was . a temporary a costly b permanent b wasteful c important c faulty d limited d unnecessary 18 Is there any that aliens exist? 20
Young children learning to ride bikes sometimes a research find it difficult to . b proof a navigate c advancement b steer d fact c launch d orbit (___ / 20 marks) Gramar
Choose the correct answers. 1 Dwayne
me this email; he doesn't know how to use 7 'Excuse me, Dr Jones, I borrow your research a computer. notes, please? a couldn't have sent 'Oh, yes, certainly.' b can't send a should c mustn't send b must d shouldn’t have sent c may 2 'Hey David,
you switch off that light for me, please?' d need 'Sure. No problem.' 8 You
do this experiment right now; it can wait a may till later. b might a mustn't c can b shouldn't d must c wouldn't 3
'Designing the Hubble Space Telescope really d don't have to interesting.' 9 'Can I send emails from work?'
'Oh, it was. I was happy to be a part of it.' 'No, you ; it's not allowed. a should have been a needn't b needn't have been b couldn't c must have been c mustn't d doesn’t have to be d don't have to 4 NASA
launch a space shuttle next year, but it's 10 They
presents, but it was nice of them. not certain. a could have brought a might b ought to have brought b would c can't have brought c should d needn't have brought d can 11 Jody
a maths teacher; she doesn't know how to 5 You
take anything to eat; there are lots of vending add two and two! machines there. a needn't be a mustn't b can't be b wouldn't c mustn't be c shouldn't d doesn't have to be d needn't 12 My father
use a computer a year ago, but now 6 We
you the money for a new mobile phone, but he's a geek! you didn't ask. a shouldn't a would have given b mustn't b may have given c can't c needn’t have given d couldn't d can't have given 13 The biology professor here by now; she's very late. a must be b should have been c can't have been d was able to be
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'I can't get this stupid DVD player to work!' 18
I take the temporary job at the recycling plant? 'You ____ try plugging it in.' a Should a need b Would b would c Ought c must d Might d could 19 You
press this button to start the machine. 15
We ____ rent DVDs every Friday; now we just a need download them. b ought a could c have to b would d may c should 20 'He
a permanent job at the chemical plant.' d may
'Yes, but he didn't want to work forty hours a week.' 16
It took a long time, but the researcher ____ find proof a could have had for his theory. b ought to have had a was able to c must have had b could d may have had c should d must 17 'You
get one of these new e-readers; they are so cool!' 'Really? Maybe I will.' a could b need c must d might (___ / 20 marks)
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Vocabulary and Use your English Choose the correct answers. 1 He seems to think he’ll the world record and I 9
Although she enjoys it, she doesn't aerobics believe him. very often. a make a do b put b go c take c have d break d play 2 If you take
in the competition, you could win a new 10
Britain's biggest restaurant, Za Za Bazaar, can tennis racket. one thousand diners! a part a put b place b seat c down c deal d up d sit 3 Only one person
at my party. It was a disaster! 11
The spectators cheered as the boxers entered a slept in the . b showed up a field c sat back b track d sat around c ring 4 We don’t
up to going out tonight. We’d rather stay d rink at home. 12
Three hundred dollars for that of art is a want ridiculous! b like a piece c think b exhibit d feel c sample 5 How can you
the cards so quickly? It's amazing! d part a win 13 A nice relaxing
along the beach would be lovely b share this evening. c shuffle a wander d pass b stroll 6 John was
with a free membership card after being c activity so helpful. d jogging a intended 14 Where's the
? Don't tell me you left it at home! b provided a map c rewarded b path d awarded c track 7 Once in , I fancy eating snails. d alley a a blue moon 15 a bite to eat? b two minds a Share c a loose end b Grab d second thoughts c Fancy 8
I got hopelessly lost in the forest because my was d Have broken. 16 Let’s
a surprise party for Terry's birthday. a collection a run b compass b throw c course c present d court d do
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the Internet for information, but countryside.
they don't know how to find books in a library! a At a look b In b surf c For c sail d From d load 18 I think
computers are great because you can 20
Did you hear that Hilary finished in first and that take them anywhere. Sally came second? a outdoor a medal b portable b position c active c form d connected d place (___ / 20 marks) Gramar
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'Michael Phelps has won a lot of gold medals, ?' 8
'My son is ten. Can he go on the rollercoaster?'
'Yes, many. He's an amazing swimmer.' 'No, he is on this ride.' a has he a young enough to go b didn't he b too young go c hasn't he c too young to go d was he d enough young 2
with my friends is my favourite free-time activity. 9 We're very excited about base jumping this a To hang out weekend. b To hanging out a going c Hanging out b to go d Hang out c to going
3 the players here yet? The game starts in d go two minutes! 10 The children
swimming because they had just a Aren't had lunch. b Does a weren't let to go c Didn't b weren't allowed going d Were c weren't allowed to go 4 'Frank would rather tennis than play it.' d weren't let going 'He isn't very fit, is he?' 11 'Mum forgot the tickets for the match.' a watch 'What! Now we can't go!' b watching a to pick up c to watch b picking up d watches c pick up 5
Let's go play beach volleyball, ? d having picked up a may we 12 Wear gloves to prevent your hands when you b shouldn't we go mountain climbing. c won't we a hurt d shall we b to hurt 6 'The new gym equipment should here by now.' c to be hurt
'Let me call and see what's happened to it.' d hurting a being 13 The player stopped his fans before walking b to have been onto the court. c have been a greeting d have being b to greet 7 Dad and I went to the school about taking part in c greets the basketball tournament. d greeted a asking 14 'May I help you, sir?' b to ask 'Yes,
there’s a boat that leaves at two.' c ask a would like to know whether d asked b could you tell me c could you tell me if d I would like ask you
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Stella doesn't really enjoy going geocaching, ? 19 My coach was glad that the team was ready for a can she the big match. b wouldn’t she a seeing c doesn't she b see d does she c to see 16 It's no good
about it. So you lost … big deal! d to be seen a to cry 20 'I'd like to know , please.’ b cries 'In half an hour.' c crying a when will the film start d cry b when does the film start 17
Don't throw the ball so hard, ? c when starts the film a will you d when the film starts b don't you c do you d won't you 18 Cool! an amazing dive! a That wasn't b That isn't c Wasn't that d Was that (___ / 20 marks)
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Fifty people on the bus were taken by the
airport without getting caught. terrorists. a muggers a armed b smugglers b hostage c robbers c illegal d burglars d criminal 2 It is common for a to get a life sentence. 11 If you don’t up to the crime now, your a kidnapper punishment will be worse. b hijacker a own c murderer b give d blackmailer c hold 3
Frank can’t get a job because he has a criminal . d let a record 12
Did you hear about the judge who a b case murderer free? c act a let d wave b set 4 You can’t
a case outside of the courtroom. c allowed a try d went b listen 13 I was called up for duty and had to sit through a c dismiss three-week trial. d commit a juvenile 5
Hands behind your head! You’re arrest! b court a in c case b above d jury c under 14 You can’t the law and get away with it. d below a rob 6
I couldn’t believe it when the prosecutor put the main b steal on the witness stand. c confess a defendant d break b clerk 15
If you are caught speeding, you’ll have to a fine. c lawyer a give d suspect b have 7
It can take anywhere from an hour to days for a jury to c pay reach a . d take a statement 16
For minor crimes, people are often punished with b sentence service. c verdict a consequence d claim b common 8
I feel so sorry for people who have been falsely . c criminal a judged d community b released 17
I got a shock when he pointed the gun at me, but c held
thankfully the weapon wasn’t . d accused a loaded 9 Most suspects do not guilty in court. b hidden a find c stolen b say d armed c claim d plead
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Choose the correct answers. 1 The car was broken into a sharp piece of metal. 7
'What does the news say about the hijackers?' a from 'That a statement by their lawyer later today.' b for a was made c by b will be being made d with c will be made 2 We
with an alarm yesterday – a professional did it. d has been made a have our car fit 8
'Who did you give the weapon to?' b got our car fitted 'The police officer the gun, sir.' c fitted our car a is given d had fitted our car b has given 3 '
to the courthouse when they escaped?' c was given
'Well, that's what the papers say.' d had given a The thieves were being taken 9 'Did the blackmailer deny the money?' b Were the thieves taken 'Yes,
he says he never received a penny.' c Were the thieves taking a being given d Were the thieves being taken b to be given 4 My locks yet – I'm still waiting! c be given a hasn't been installed d was given b aren't being install 10
'Did they think the two men were terrorists?' c haven't been installed 'Yes, until they agreed by security.' d haven't installed a be searched 5
the famous bank robber is living in Brazil. b could be searched a Is it known that c to be searched b It is know d being searched c It is know that 11 Inner-city areas dangerous after dark. d It is known that a are known that to be 6 After he
back to his cell, he began to shout. b are know to be a had been taken c are known to be b was being taken d are to be known c is being taken 12
The police found my laptop and it to me d has been taken later today. a will return b will be returned c has been returned d is going to return
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