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TEST 1 Part 1. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points)
1. Some animals are on the ________ of becoming extinct. A. edge B. verge C. side D. tip
2. The play is very long but there are three ________ A. intervals B. breaks C. rests D. naps
3. The last lecture ________ completely over my head. A. got B. went C. was D. left
4. Could I pick your ________ on the subject before the meeting? A. brains B. head C. intellect D. mind
5. I was prepared to lend my brother some money but he turned ________ my offer. A. back
B. up C. out D. down
6. I ________ with the performances but I got flu the day before.
A. was to have helped B. helped
C. was to help D. had helped
7. The dying man’s speech was so________ that no one was able to interpret his last request.
A. incoherent B. indiscreet C. nonchalant D. impotent
8. Very soon I found some other people to ________ and we began to write songs. A. keep up with B. team up with
C. talk through with D. get along with
9. ________ chair the meeting. A. John was decided to
B. It was decided that John should C. There was decided that John should
D. John had been decided to
10. I thought about the problem but I couldn’t ________ a solution.
A. come in for B. come across C. come up with D. come out
11. ________, they slept soundly.
A. Hot though was the night air
B. Hot though the night air was
C. Hot as was the night air
D. Hot although the night air was
12.Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a _______. A. delay B. stand C. brake D. halt
13. John refused to put his career in ________ by opposing his boss.
A. jeopardy B. hazard
C. risk D. stake
14. The more expensive carpet is a good choice ________it will last longer. A. by means of B. due to C. in that D. in view of
15. The police were baffled by the attack as there seemed to be no apparent ________ . A. design B. principle C. motive D. plot
16. If you want to be sure of receiving a copy of the magazine, I suggest you ________ an annual subscription.
A. put down B. take out
C. write off D. send up
17. ________ the phone rang later that night did Anna remember the appointment.
A. No sooner B. Only
C. Not until D. Just before
18. After feeling off ________ for days, Tom finally went to see his doctor. A. food B. color C. fitness D. balance
19. There was ________ evidence to bring charges against the man. A. insubstantial B. inferior
C. ineffective D. insufficient
20. The interviewer told Alison that she would earn £30,000 a year,_______ she to be offered the job. A. were B. should C. let D. would lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940
TEST 2 B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (50 points)
Part 1. Choose one of the words marked A, B, C, or D which best completes each of the following sentences.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points) 1. In __________, it was a bad idea to pay him in cash.
A. hindsight B. consideration C. retrospect D. knowledge
2. The ministered assured us that there were funds for this project. A. rich B. financial C. ample D. deep
3. After years of working together, the partners found themselves __________ linkedA.
permanentlyB. indelibly C. perpetually D. inextricably
4. The president decided to release a number of political prisoners as a(n) __________ of goodwill. A. gesture
B. indication C. pledge D. symbol
5. The racing-driver climbed out of the wreckage completely __________ . A. unwounded B. intact
C. unscathed D. well-preserved
6. The King showed his mercy by __________ the rebel’s lives. A. saving B. sparing C. granting D. accepting
7. If you don’t not repay the money we will, as a last , taking you to court. A. measure B. attempt C. act D. resort
8. In terms of protocol, the president takes over all others in the country. A. precedence B. priority C. the lead D. the head
9. When attacked by his opponents, the general __________ with a strong justification for his policy. A. hit back B. struck up C. leapt up D. push forward
10. To get his proposal accepted, the Finance Manager had to __________ heavy pressure from colleagues. A. laugh off B. fend off C. send off D. rose up
11. It is very appropriate that the prize __________ go to such a young architect. A. could B. should C. need D. might
12. Casinos ensure there is a healthy __________ between what they take from gamblers and what they pay out. A. balance B. profit C. margin D. difference
13. I revised my views comments from colleagues.
A. in the light of B. further to C. against D. consequent upon
14. __________ his love of swimming, it’s hardly surprising he enjoys spending his holidays by the sea. A. Recognizing B. Given
C. Providing D. Granted 15. Because of the
ice, drivers found their cars on the road.
A. squealing B. slipping C. squeaking D. skidding
16. is understood to be no question of a criminal act having taken place.
A. There B. It C. Although D. And
17. Over the centuries the feet of many visitors have the steps to the castle. A. worn out
B. worn through C. worn down D. worn in
18. They attempted to the painting to its original.
A. renovate B. restore C. repair D. refurbish
19. The general was relieved of his command after committing one of the worst __________ in the history of warfare.
A. blunders B. faults C. disasters D. defeats
20. This is a matter of the __________ concern.
A. ultimate B. utmost C. utter D. universal TEST 3____________. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
PART 1: Choose the best options
1. Mr and Mrs Jones are such permissive parents that their son can __________ no matter what he insists. lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 A. jump on the bandwagon B. go against the grain C. make their blood boil
D. wind them around his little finger
2. You are bound to find information on the stock market crash of 1987 in the newspaper________. A. files B. archives C. records D. collections
3. According to psychiatrists, many violent criminals harbour feelings of ________and insecurity. A shortage B insufficiency C scarcity D inadequacy
4. If the market does not improve, these businesses may not be able to ________ their debts, and we may see more bankruptcies. A. disgorge B. milk C. indemnify D. service
5. The mini dress was _________, but now it is making a comeback.
A. a fad once thought to be finished B. once thought a fad to be finishing C. thought a fad to be finished once
D. once thought to be a finishing fad
6. Lying can be used to ________ the character of a brother or to flatter a friend. A. backbite B. impugn C. spurn D. abnegate
7. It is ________that the Minister of Justice should be accused of corruption A sarcastic B sardonic C ironic D cynical
8. You can’t believe a word that woman says –she is a ________liar. A. dedicated B. committed C. compulsive D. devoted 9. He
was so lonely he _________ the sound of a human voice. A. angled for B. ached for C. egged on D. fussed over
10. I think that this painting can be ________in a number of different but equally valid ways. A dissected
B interpreted C translated D rendered
11. The photo would have been wonderful had it not been________focus. A beyond B far from C out of D without
11. The photo would have been wonderful had it not been________focus. A beyond B far from C out of D without
12. Tina would rather you _______ your son as she is too tired after the three-day conference. A. had picked up B. did pick up C. would pick up D. picked up
13. Despite his reputation as a tough guy, he admits that he was scared ________ when he first arrived in New York. A. bananas B. dozy C. witless D. half dead
14. The protest began nearly two weeks ago and was initially sparked by plans to ________a park to build a shopping center. A. desiccate B. unmake C. extirpate D. bulldoze
15. The man in the market was selling leather coats very cheaply: they were such bargains that were soon __________. A. snapped up B. cleared off C. done for D. sold up
16. If you ask an artist how she draws so well, she is _________ to say, “Well, I just look at something and draw what I see”. A. prone B. predisposed C. loathe D. liable
17. The police arranged to __________ with their informant at a disused warehouse. A. decouple B. rendezvous C. reconnoitre D. corroborate
18. I’ve just heard that argument before and quite frankly it just doesn’t ______! A. face the music B. hit the nail on the head C. carry weight D. hold water
19. Unfortunately, ________ stamping out the drugs trade, these programs are simply forcing drug growers to
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20. I don’t like to make friends with the person who always ____ people _____ behind their backs. A. slag/off B. slap/ around C. strike/out D. hate/on TEST 4
PART II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (60 points)
I. Select the best option for each sentence. Write your answers in the box provided (20 pts)
1. Lack of sleep over the last few months is finally ________ Jane.
A. catching up with B. getting on with C. coming over D. putting on
2. Sally has an ________ command of the Chinese language. A. extreme B. outstanding C. utter D. intensive
3. I’ve had this car for 12 years, but now I’m having more and more problems with it. Clearly it’s ________. A. on its hind legs B. got its back up C. got its heart set D. on its last leg
4. All things ________, she is the best student to represent our school. A. considered B. involved C. taken D. dealt with
5. To succeed in this job, you have to be utterly ________. A. hot-blooded B. single-minded C. kind-hearted D. near-sighted
6. The Prime Minister gave a press conference to deny the charges ________ at him. A. leveled B. accused C. targeted D. blamed
7. When the morning came, the scene of where the bomb had fallen was one of ________ devastation. A. great B. utter C. entire D. extreme
8. There is still a ________ of hope that the rescuers will find survivors. A. spray B. ray C. light D. spot
9. ________, modelling is actually hard work. A. Even it may seem glamorous B. Yet it may seem glamorous
C. However glamorous it may seem D. Glamorous as though it is
10. The city zoo is building a new section to ________ their larger mammals. A. house B. store C. shade D. capture
11. After so many years, it is great to see him ________ his ambitions. A. get B. realise C. possess D. deserve
12. The review committee ________ three practicing lawyers and a retired businessman. A. consists B. comprises C. is made up D. encloses
13. Don’t worry: this is nothing that ________ you. A. matters B. entails C. concerns D. complicates
14. As always, I am ________ with everything you say. A. agree B. agreeing C. agreeable D. in agreement
15. It may be raining, but I’m ________ enjoying myself. A. thoroughly B. highly C. extremely D. desperately
16. In the event, we found your advice absolutely ________. A. unworthy B. valuable C. invaluable D. impecunious
17. In the end, I just lost my ________ and started gabbling incoherently. A. head B. mind C. brain D. intelligence
18. Despite all the interruptions, he ________ with his work. A. stuck at B. held on C. hung out D. pressed on
19. When the funds finally ________, they had to abandon the scheme. A. faded away B. clamped down C. petered out D. fobbed off
20. The team won the championship four years ________. A. running B. passing C. following D. rotating lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 TEST 5
LEXICAL – GRAMMAR (50 POINTS)
Part I. Choose the correct answer for each gap in the following sentences (20 points).
1. In the ________ of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all time. A. requirement B. interests C. demands D. assistance
2. The strike was________ owing to a last minute agreement with the management. A. called off B. broken up C. set back D. put down
3. Lindsay’s excuses for being late are beginning to________ rather thin. A. get B. turn C. wear D. go
4. ________, the people who come to this club are in their twenties and thirties. A. By and large B. Altogether C. To a degree D. Virtually
5. My cousin was nervous about being interviewed on television but she rose to the________ wonderfully. A. event B. performance C. incident D. occasion
6. The train service has been a ________ since they introduced the new schedules. A. shambles B. rumpus C. chaos D. fracas
7. Is an inexperienced civil servant ________ to the task of running the company? A. capable B. skilled C. eligible D. suited
8. John’s got very ________ feelings about taking on more responsibility at the moment. A. puzzled B. jumbled C. mixed D. muddled
9. You’ve lived in the city for most of your life, so ________ you’re used to the noise. A. apparently B. presumably C. allegedly D. predictably
10. The storm ripped our tent to________ last night. A. slices B. shreds C. strips D. specks
11. He cannot ________ ignorance as his excuse: he should have known what was happening in his own department. A. insist B. plead C. refer D. defend
12. If you don’t pay your bill, the Electricity Board will________ your power supply. A. dismantle B. sever C. disconnect D. uncouple
13. There is a lot of friendly ________ between the supports of the two teams. A. contest B. rivalry C. contention D. defiance
14. Despite the high divorce rate, the ________ of marriage remains popular. A. practice B. habit C. institution D. state
15. The zoo attendant opened the cage and tried to________ the animal back in. A. coax B. induce C. seduce D. convince
16. I lost too much money betting at the races last time, so you won’t ________ me to go again. A. convince B. impress C. persuade D. urge
17.He has been ______________for gross misconduct. A. impounded B. impeached C. impelled D. impaled
18.Not getting the promotion felt like a real kick in the ____________as I’d put in so much hard work for the company. A. head B. teeth C. back D. leg
19.China, which has been producing cars joint ventures with foreign partners, is now launching its own brand
____________the global market. A. through/on B. for/over C. of/throughout D.alongside/ in
20.Everyone in the company detests getting close to him because he’s always trying to ___________the boss. A.suck up to B. cry out for C. pin down to D. fall over to TEST 6 lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1 (20pts). Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and write your answers
in the corresponding numbered boxes.
1. After having children, the woman starts to __________. A. go to seed B. come up smelling of roses C. push up the daisies D. gild the lily
2. Reliable salesmen do not make ________ claims for their product. A. unbridled B. extravagant C. madding D. unruly
3. Eva likes to have a dictionary _____ hand when she's writing. A. at B. on C. off D. by
4. With the blistering pace of technological advancements in recent years, both workers and
employers have a myriad of choices, and ________ access to education. A. exhaustive B. profuse C. bottomless D. unfettered
5. It’s amazing how Jenny acts as though she and Darren ___________ serious problems at the moment. A. aren’t having B. hadn’t had C. weren’t having D. hadn’t been having
6. The winning team were ________ criticized by the local media for the way in which they had gloated over the losing team.
A. shrilly B. decidedly C. roundly D. cheaply
7. He's a(n) __________ piece of nothing at the office; no one even knows he exists. A. two-bit B. abbreviated C. venial D. tinpot
8. I _________ his telephone number while he was still talking. A. jotted down B. wrote up C. set down D. dashed off
9. I feel __________ to inform the head teacher that a number of students and parents are annoyed with the decision. A. my duty B. this my duty C. it my duty D. that my duty
10. A cute kid is _________ a lot of attention on the internet thanks to his uncanny resemblance to a famous Kpop idol. A. amassing B. raking C. garnering D. gathering
11. Government becomes no longer the servant of the people but in the thrall of big money,
lobbyists and a media happy to live off its fancy leftovers in a ___________ of gossip and shallow speculation. A. feeding frenzy B. second wind C. fever pitch D. buffer zone
12. Not until Kentucky’s Mammoth Cave had been completely explored in 1972 _________.
A. when was its full extent realized B. that its full extent was realized C. was its full extent realized
D. the realization of its full extent 13. James didn’t take
________ to your suggestion that he was mean with money. A. kindly B. pleasantly C. agreeably D. cheerfully
14. Even though it’s still easy to _________ digital copy protection, most users can’t do it. A. outflank B. deflect C. circumvent D. oscillate
15. Sending a reporter against the families' wishes only ensures that we will ______those families ______. A. walk/over
B. tick/off C. push/around D. turn/on
16. They say that even the police hesitate before entering some of the city’s most lawless_____. A. suburbs B. crowds C. ghettoes D. allotments
17. Rising temperatures are said to be _________ the habitats and feeding patterns of penguins. A. marring B. dotting C. shifting D. altering
18. Some _________ left the door open overnight. How stupid! lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940
A. scum of the earth B. bright spark
C. live wire D. nasty piece of work 19. The
school of fish, hiding among the jagged coral, _____________ by the hammerhead shark,
despite the gloomy camouflage of the surroundings. A. were easily seen B. was easily seen C. seen D. being seen
20. Supermarkets were _________ one supplier _________ against another to get the lowest price. A. playing/off B. lousing/up C. gnawing/away D. fouling/up TEST 7
A. LISTENING (50 points) B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (50 points)
Part 1 : Choose the correct option for each gap in the following sentences. (20 points) 1.
Please accept our _____ congratulations! A. finest B. warmest C. dearest D. deepest
2. You should _____ at least three days for the journey. A. expect B. permit C. accept D. allow
3. I had no chance to defend myself: the dog _____ for me as soon as I opened the door. A. went B. ran C. fell D. stood
4. Please _____ a copy of your application form for at least six months. A. return B. revise C. retain D. refer
5. _____ , dolphins have no sense of smell. A. As known as far B. It is known as far C. Known thus far as D. As far as is known
6. Alone in a deserted house, he was so busy with his research work that he felt _____ lonely. A. nothing but B. everything but C. anything but D. all but
7. Good health enables people to enjoy life and have the _____ to achieve their gold. A. chance B. opportunity C. occasion D. situation
8. The current political _____ of our country is favorable for foreign investments. A. climate B. weather C. temperature D. state
9. They drove _____ the home when their car run out of oil. A. in a mile to B. for a mile to C. within a mile to D. within a mile by
10. If the size of the workforce can be easily and rapidly altered _____ market fluctuations, profits will be maximized. A. in terms of B. in response to C. in reply to D. with respect to
11. Leo was ________ from the meeting after he began objecting loudly to other people’s ideas. A. ejected B. rejected C. dejected D. injected
12. He was completely ________, sleeping on the streets and begging for money. A. down-and-out B. grin and bear C. prim and proper D. fits and starts
13. It was ________ whether the operation would go ahead because so many staff were on sick leave that week. A. safe and sound B. touch-and-go C. pros and cons D. grin and bear
14. Everything was at ________ when we arrive, as they had only moved into the house the day before. A. fits and starts B. safe and sound C. sixes and sevens D. song and dance
15. My toothache is worse but until I can get to the dentist, I’ll just have to ________ it. A. grin and bear B. prim and proper C. get rid of D. cast a spell on
16. The play is simply a vehicle for its stars and falls ________ of having a decent plot. A. fast B. short C. quick D. thin
17. Anna’s friend knew the casting director, so she pulled a few ________ to arrange an audition. A. ropes B. wires C. threads D. strings
18. Only a few companies were found to be in ________ with the new laws. A. submission B. obedience C. compliance D. fulfillment lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940
19. Miguel felt he was being overlooked, which is why he ________ back rudely when his manager finally asked him what he thought. A. answered B. responded C. replied D. uttered
20. As Mary was an ________ member of the team, everyone was disappointed when she was announced her resignation. A. intensive B. interior C. internal D. integral TEST 8 B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.
1. Business leaders predict a hard year ahead with the economy _________. A. on the rocks B. on the cards C. in the black D. in the doldrums
2. A punctual man himself by nature, he detested the thought of any _______ delays, and so
roused Peter as early as he dared. A. groundless B. unfounded C. improper D. untoward
3. In preparation for a lucky New Year, my parents decorate the living room, while my sister and I __________ the attic. A. conk out B. clam up C. turn out D. back into
4. Prosperity and happiness arrive to reward her confidence in a _______ economy. A. floating B. buoyant C. dynamic D. fluid
5. Global warming has progressed ________ glaciers everywhere are shrinking. A. too much that B. enough to cause C. to such an extent that D. so great an extent that
6. The authority is going to great lengths to _________ war on dangerous driving. A. launch B. stage C. boot D. wage
7. During the rush hour, the traffic in big cities is _________. A. devil B. crime C. fire D. murder
8. The problem with losing weight is that, if you succeed, all your clothes need to be ________. A. taken in B. cut down C. decked out D. made down
9. In bas-relief sculpture, a design projects very slightly from its background, ______ some coins. A. as on B. with which C. outwith D. similarly
10. Shell decoration is an effective _________ for demonstrating artistic skills, especially in Easter. A. method B. means C. vehicle D. drive
11. It’s so unfortunate to have a boss who ________ all the time.
A. follows your nose B. breathes down your neck C. keeps your temper D. draws your eyes
12. ______ are considered humorous is mainly due to his characters’ use of slang.
A. That Damon Ruyan’s stories
B. Damon Ruyan’s stories, which C. Damon Ruyan’s stories
D. Because Damon Ruyan’s stories
13. A(n) ________ love of country lays the foundation for sustainable development and complete harmony. A. ingrained B. indelible C. abiding D. established
14. It is necessary that they _________ a bit and examine the history of the problem. A. backfire B. backtrack C. backlash D. backwash
15. Demand for the product is expected to peak five years from now and then to _________. A. taper off B. fall down C. set back D. drift away
16. Her comments cast a _______ on the integrity of his employees. A. blot B. slur C. stain D. drag lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940
17. To apply for this position, each candidate has to submit a ________ photo besides other required documents. A. full-bodied B. full-scale C. full-length D. full-fledged
18. During the early period of ocean navigation, __________ any need for sophisticated instruments and techniques. A. so that hardly
B. when there hardly was C. hardly was D. there was hardly
19. Although the task is basically a no-brainer, she’s making such a ________ weather of it. A. heavy B. weighty C. stormy D. rough
20. Although colouring books for adults may raise a few eyebrows, more and more people are
seeking them ________ as a way to relax and de-stress. A. up B. on C. by D. out TEST 9 II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Exercise 1: Choose the best answer to complete each sentence.
1. I forgot my glasses so I'm as blind as a(n)_______. A. bat B. owl C. racoon D. beaver
2. When a major disaster _________, the local Red Cross society coordinates the response. A. hits B. strikes C. rises D. arrives
3. The university should not lay ______ its employees on the grounds of financial stringency. A. out B. down C. away D. off
4. Graduates are expected to _____ a contribution to our society to promote democracy. A. make B. take C. give D. hand
5. ______ the operation costs were rising so fast, the UN decided to reduce the personnel by half. A. Because B. If C. As if D. As a result
6. Their jealousy led them to commit deeds that they would come to regret _________. A. painfully B. harshly C. heavily D. deeply
7. Jane was born with a ________ spoon in her mouth. A. gold B. silver C. diamond D. bronze
8. We used to share a room at college, but we ______ apart over the years. A. ran B. broke C. drifted D. distanced
9. It costs about thirty dollars to have a tooth ______. A. filling B. to fill C. filled D. fill
10. Technical knowledge is of ______ importance for technical translation. A. lively B. vibrant C. essential D. vital
11. The team turned ______ trumps in the final game and won the championship. A. up B. out C. above D. over
12. I’d say let’s meet on Saturday but I’m none _____ sure what’s happening at the weekend. A. so B. very C. that D. too
13. We’ve seen it effects in many experiments, but there’s still a ________ chance it’s just an illusion. A. thin B. slim C. narrow D. restricted
14. The purpose of the survey was to ________ the inspectors with local conditions. A. inform B. acquaint C. instruct D. notify
15. If you’d like to take a seat in the waiting room till the doctor can see you, you’ll find plenty
of magazines to browse _______. A. over B. through C. in D. round
16. Peregrine _______ the rewards of his hard work when he was given the chair of classics. lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 A. grasped B. got C. reaped D. collected
17. The film traces the _______ of fascism in Europe. A. debut B. rise C. introduction D. invention
18. She thinks that you started that rumor about her - that’s why she’s been giving you the cold _______ all day. A. shoulder B. look C. hand D. back
19. These measures have been taken _______ increasing the company’s profits. A. Thanks to B. with a view to C. with a reason for D. for fear of
20. When we _______, we totally stop acting and moving. A. fall down B. die out C. pass away D. go down
TEST 10 B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (50 points)
Part 1. Choose one of the words marked A, B, C, or D which best completes each of the following sentences.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points)
1. Choose whatever you like from the menu. It’s your birthday so money is no ______. A. brain B. barrier C. factor D. object
2. Students should be encouraged to _______ critically the information that they are given. A. debate B. discuss C. comment D. argue
3. When I joined the army, I found it difficult to ________ orders from my superiors, but I soon got used to it. A. finish off B. wrap up C. carry out D. follow through
4. On Christmas Eve, the _________ family gathers for dinner, usually at my grandmother’s house. A. mere B. entire C. total D. complete
5. ____________, helped shape the history of American industry.
A. Joseph Wharton, along with his many successful business ventures, has
B. Joseph Wharton, including his many successful business ventures, have
C. Joseph Wharton, along with his many successful business ventures, have
D. Joseph Wharton and his many successful business ventures has
6. I’d like to _______ the crossword puzzle in the newspapers everyday. A. answer B. fill C. do D. make
7. Her living room, with its delicate furniture and knickknacks, made him feel like a bull in a __________ shop. A. China B. French C. Swedish D. German
8. The thing I don’t like about my present job is that we often have to work up to ten hours ________ a stretch. A. to B. at C. over D. through
9. Cyclone Althea devastated portions of northern Australia in December 1971; the strong
winds ripped roofs off houses, hail damaged vehicles and windows, and __________ cost the
Australian federal government close to a billion dollars in modern-day adjusted values. A. it B. they C. those D. the storm
10. Some of the members were so _______ by the way Jack opened the meeting that they walked right out. A. joyous B. incensed C. unaffected D . tired
11. He pressed on, ______, planning the largest electric furnace in the world. A. thinking better of it
B. thinking out loud C. thinking back D. thinking big
12. Mad Max was a low-budget film. It received a lot of good reviews ________. A. however B. although C. whatever D. though
13. After receiving the result of the latest exam, Sally was in _______ . lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 A. rigour B. anguish C. jeopardy D. offence
14. He will never ________ his pride and try to bring his ex back.
A. drop B. shed C. overlook D. swallow
15. Yesterday, I ________ my homeroom teacher when I was having coffee with Dan. A. dropped in B. got on C. bumped into D. came over
16. Cooks should remember that some raw foods are very ________ and should be refrigerated
or chilled until ready to be eaten or cooked. A. peripheral B. perishable C. periodic D. permanent
17. He had no ________ about lying to her mother despite her efforts to lift up his spirits . A. qualms B. doubts C. queries D. thoughts
18. Due to the blatant plagiarism of his classmate, Tim is now emitting smoke from ______ orifices. A. nine B. seven C. nil D. double
19. Would you mind if I _________ the door? A. closed B. closing C. close D. am closing
20. I’ll _________ your suggestions and reply to you next week. A. glance through B. mull over C. look up D. refer to TEST 11
B. LEXICO AND GRAMMAR (50 pts)
Part I. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences. (20pts)
1. As it’s not out on DVD yet, we might ______ get it on video, I suppose. A. alsoB. as well C. too D. and 2. I’m ______ my brother is.
A. nowhere like so ambitious B. nothing near as ambitious as
C. nothing as ambitious than D. nowhere near as ambitious as
3. The government was finally______ down by a minor scandal. A. brought B. taken C. come D. pulled
4. It appears that the hostages were not______ to any unnecessary suffering. A. subjugated B. subjected C. subsumed D. subverted
5. The incoming administration ______ to clean up corruption in the city. A. pledged B. contemplated C. suggested D. resumed
6. The company has just got a big order and the workers are working round the ------. A. day B. clock C. hour D. night
7. My brother Ted is a high school dropout who joined a circus; he is the black ------ in the family. A. sheep B. dog C. cat D. goat
8. When James came home at three in the morning, his father hit the ------. A. door B. chair C. table D. ceiling
9. Forget it. It is no use crying over ------ milk. A.
spoiled B. spiltC. lost D. stolen
10. Coin collecting is interesting, but you find a valuable coin only once in a blue ------. A. moon B. sky C. star D. space
11. John got sick, then his brothers and sisters all got sick. It never rains but it ------. A. fallsB. drops C. pours D. dries
12. Can you __________ to it that no one uses this entrance? A. ensure B guarantee C assure D see
13. Next year I hope to __________ my ambition of climbing Mont Blanc. lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 A. complete B follow C realise D impose
14. We should all ___________ when advertisers attempt to use unfair practices. A.
make a stand B. make a dealC. make amends
D. make a comeback 15. We were
not _________ convinced by his arguments. A. closely B. extremely C. entirely D. widely
16. I’m sure that never happened. It’s just a ______ of your imagination. A. figment B. piece C. picture D. fantasy
17. Did you see Jonathan this morning? He looked like ______. It must have been quite a party last night.
A. a wet blanket B. a dead duck
C. death warmed up D. a bear with a sore head 18. In
the ______ of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all time. A. requirement B. demands C. assistance D. interests
19. I thought I had made it ______ that I didn’t wish to discuss this matter. A. distinct B. plain C. frank D. straight
20. It's freezing outside so ______ to stay home and be warm. A. we'd do well
B. we might as well C. we'd better D. we're better off
TEST 12 II: Grammar& Vocabulary
Part 1: Choose the best option to complete each of the following questions.
1. I’m sure there’s a definite __________ of envy in her nasty comments about you. A. factor B. ingredient C. component D. element
2. In the ___________ of just two days, her whole life changed. A. interval B. space C. spell D. duration
3. The thieves took ___________ when they heard a police car approaching. A. retreat B. flight C. escape D. getaway
4. Afterwards, when I ___________ on the events of that day, I could hardly believe what had happened. A. contemplated B. reviewed C. reflected D. weighed
5. There was a huge ___________ of applause when the star of the show appeared. A. bout B. stint C. round D. spate
6. As he accepted the award, his voice ___________ with emotion. A. quivered B. flinched C. cringed D. winced
7. Rose has always had a ___________ interest in matters to do with the environment. A. fierce B. sharp C. grave D. keen
8. By the ___________ of it, the economy will improve over the next few months. A. face B. impression C. evidence D. look
9. Tim and Alan have never got on well and there is a lot of ___________ feeling between them. A. cross B. adverse C. ill D. vile
10. Peter has now arrived late for work three days in a ___________ . A. line B. sequence C. series D. row
11. Harry doesn’t ___________ to great fame and fortune; he just wants to make a decent living. A. crave B. hanker C. yearn D. aspire
12. A lot of people are ___________ to the damage that is being done to the environment. A. blind B. unacquainted C. uninitiated D. ignorant
13. She showed little ___________ of the problems we were facing. A. affinity B. appreciation C. regard D. sensitivity
14. This is the ___________ timetable for the conference – it may change later. A. conditional B. provisional C. indeterminate D. indefinite
15. They worked for six ___________ hours without a break. lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 A. solid B. incessant C. perpetual D. constant
16. I wrote to them a fortnight ago but ___________ I haven’t had a reply. A. as yet B. so long C. just now D. these days
17. I couldn’t stop myself from ___________ with boredom during the lecture. A. sighing B. panting C. blowing D. gasping
18. She didn’t show even a ___________ of emotion when the court found her guilty. A. wink B. flicker C. flash D. gleam
19. The manager’s future ___________ whether the team wins or loses this one game. A. stems from B. derives from C. counts on D. rests on
20. Sam has always taken the ___________ that there is more to life than money. A. view B. outlook C. belief D. opinion
TEST 13 B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (50 points) Part 1: Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete
the following sentences and write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points)
1. I’m afraid that the herring we had for dinner has given me _______. A. sickness B. indisposition C. infection D. indigestion
2. This lime juice needs _______ before you can drink it. A. diluting B. dissolving C. softening D. watering
3. It must be true. I heard it straight from the _______ mouth. A. dog’s B. horse’s C. camel’s D. cat’s
4. The facilities at many schools today are still _______ inadequate. A. sadly B. woefully C. regrettably D. grimly
5. His laziness at work made him _______ with his workmate. A. improper B. disliked C. unpopular D. unappealing
6. Although he’s shy, it certainly hasn’t _______ his career in any way. A. restricted B. obstructed C. cramped D. impeded
7. She used the map to discover where she was in _______ to her surroundings. A. connection B. affinity C. relation D. reference
8. You can’t always depend on _______ on time.
A. the trains’ arriving B. the trains to arrive C. the arriving of trains D. the train that arriving
9. You’d _______ that clock fixed; it hasn’t worked for over a week now. A. rather have B. better have C. rather had D. have
10. The picking of the fruit, _______, takes about a week.
A. whose work they receive no money.
B. as they receive no money for that work
C. for which work they receive no moneyD. they receive no money for it
11. If I don’t write you a note to say you have a doctor’s appointment, the teacher will think you are playing ________. A. the fool B. truant C. for time D. hard to get
12. Exercise tends to _______ the effects of old age. A. waylay B. run down C. set back D. offset
13. There’s an old saying, “It’s the double gins that cause the _______.” A. crossed eyes B. double chins C. flat feet D. knock knees
14. It’s a good area for shopping. All the shops are within easy _______. A. approach B. arrival C. neighbourhood D. reach
15. The big new supermarket on the outskirts of town does a _______ trade. A. crying B. roaring C. screaming D. shouting
16. Sport provides an _______ for a teenager’s feeling of aggression or frustration. lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 A. overflow B. outlet C. exit D. exhaust
17. She was caught cheating in the race. _______, she was disqualified. A. Explicitly B. Accordingly C. Equally D. Fundamentally
18. Alice was not sure which profession to enter, but finally _______ for medicine. A. opted B. chose C. accepted D. selected
19. Jane handed in the test and awaited the results _______. A. with bated breath B. out of breath C. under her breath C. in the same breath
20. Burglar alarms on cars and houses may act as a _______ to the casual thief. A. prevention B. precaution C. stopper D. deterrent
TEST 14 B. LEXICO - GRAMMAR (50 points)
Part 1. Choose one of the words marked A, B, C, or D which best completes each of the following sentences.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes. (20 points) 1. It seems our application has been refused ________. A. point blank B. carte blanche C. bull’s eye D. long shot
2. The silence of the public library was _________ by the sound of transistor radio. A. smashed B. fractured C. crushed D. broken
3. You could tell that she wasn’t happy about the news by the way she ________ her face in disapproval. A. crossed out B. blew up C. blacked out D. screwed up
4. Although we cannot be sure of the exact purposes of the early cave paintings, pictorial images
seem to be ________ linked to human culture as we understand it. A. inexorably B. inextricably C. indubitably D. indomitably
5. He gave up hope of passing the examination, __________. A. it failing twice already
B. having already failed it twice
C. already to have failed twice
D. it had been failed twice already
6. It is far too easy to lay the blame ________ on the shoulders of the management. A. solidly B. flatly C. rightly D. squarely
7. __________ by venting about all the reasons you’re leaving is not a good idea when you do decide to quit your job. A. Burning bridges B. Wagging the dog C. Giving yourself airs D. Passing the buck
8. Until this evening, Hannah is still ________ away at her unfinished report. A. hammering B. grinding C. whiling D. axing
9. Although ________, she tried her best to realize her dream of becoming a sports woman.A. being disabled B. her disability C. she is disabled D. disabled
10. Anticipating renewed rioting, the authorities erected ______ to block off certain streets. A. barrages B. barricades C. ditches D. dykes
11. It’s time we change the __________ regarding the roles in the family. A. idée fixe B. hoi polloi C. avant garde D. faux pas
12. The government intends to introduce a new bill on taxation, __________.
A. whose provisions will be the work of experts on both sides of the House will be study
B. of which the study of its provisions will be the work of experts on both sides of the House
C. the work of experts on both sides of the House will be the study of its provisionsD. the study of whose
provisions will be the work of experts on both sides of the House
13. Apart from a parking fine ten years before, she had an __________ driving record. A. unsullied B. unalloyed C. unblemished D. untarnished lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940
14. Everyone was ___________ with him after he missed the penalty in the last 2 minutes of the final match. A. lamenting B. commiserating C. condoling D. identifying
15. We shall need also to ________ the foundations of mathematics, and even to question the
very nature of physical reality. A. pertain to B. touch on C. delve into D. slur over
16. When she saw me nearly dropped the precious vase, she _________ in horror. A. grasped B. grunted C. grumbled D. gasped
17. They have _________ a beautiful film by making these changes. A. disfigured B. mutilated C. defaced D. amputated
18. You can try reformatting your computer, but once you open that _________, you’ll probably be working on it for days. A. apple of discord B. can of worms
C. load of cobblers D. spot of bother
19. _________ nocturnal creature(s). A. Owl is a B. An owl is a C. The owl is a D. The owls are
20. It’s natural for students to worry about whether they will ________ or not at a new school. A. measure up B. sprout up C. show up D. dig up
TEST 15 B. LEXICO-GRAMMAR (50 points)
Part 1. Choose the best option A, B, C, or D to complete the following sentences and write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes.
1. I am going to go round the _________ if they don’t turn that music down soon. A. bell B. bend C. leg D. stock
2. I was so tired that I couldn’t even think _________ A. mind B. doubt C. focus D. straight
3. The cat slept peacefully _________ in the long grass. A. huddled B. nestled C. snuggled D. cuddled
4. Mr. Wright _________ his vegetable garden very carefully. A. tends B. grows C. maintains D. attends
5. She _________ a few clothes into the case and hurried to the airport.
A. shoved B. scattered C. piled D. heaved
6. No teenager really knows what _________ for them career-wise in the future. A. knuckles own B. lies head C. whiles away D. crops up
7. The consultant called in by the firm brought a _________ of experience to bear on the problem. A. wealth B. realm C. bank D. hoard
8. Several passengers received minor injuries when the train unexpectedly came to a _________ A. delay B. halt C. break D. stand
9. John refused to put his career in _________ by opposing his boss. A. jeopardy B. hazard C. risk D. stake
10. The area is famous for its _________ gardens, where all kinds of different vegetables are grown for cash. A. market B. hothouse C. trade D. greenhouse
11. It is essential to be on the _________ for any signs of movement in the undergrowth since there are poisonous snakes in the area. A. guard B. care C. alarm D. alert
12. I could see the lantern _________ in the dark. A. gleaming B. glowing C. glistening D. glimmering
13. It was a daring robbering, which took place in _________ daylight. A. broad B. total C. wide D. absolute
14. For my _________ of mind, promise you’ll wear a life jacket in the boat. lOMoAR cPSD| 60752940 A. satisfaction B. contentment C. peace D. calmness
15. By using all the latest technology, the yatchman managed to cross the Atlantic in _________ time.
A. quickest B. lightning C. top D. record
16. I’m afraid Tim doesn’t take much care over his homework. He usually does it _________ A. any old how B. any how C. how on earth D. how come
17. What a mad thing to do! You could all have been killed! It was _________ folly. A. merely B. only C. sheer D. wild
18. The bark of a tree thickens _________
A. with age B. it gets older C. as older D. by age
19. Widely reproduced in magazines and books, _________
A. Ansel Adams depicted the Western wilderness in his photographs.
B. the Western wilderness was depicted in the photographs of Ansel Adams.
C. Ansel Adam’s photographs deppicted the Western wilderness.
D. it was through his photographs that Ansel Adams depicted the Western wilderness.
20. When I advised you to change jobs, I had your best _________ at heart. A. feelings B. interests C. thoughts D. aspects