Test Flashcards

1
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B1 T20 1

Our final exam is _________ the tenth of June
a) For
b) On
c) While
d) at

A

b) On
on for days and dates
On Friday / On 16 May 1999 / On Christmas Day / On my birthday

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B1 T20 8

Whould you mind If I _____ the door?
a) Closed
b)Closing
c)To close
d) close

A

a) Closed
* Would you mind if I took the day off tomorrow?

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B1 T20 10

—- it stopped raining, we went to the beach.
a) After
b) Since
c) However
d) Until

A

A) After
After it stopped raining, we went to the beach.

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B1 T20 26

I ____ they will be here by 5 as they have set off at 3
a) Reming
b) Recall
c) Recalls
d) Reckon

A

d) Reckon
Reckon to calculate an amount

  • Angela quickly reckoned the amount on her fingers.
  • Angela cálculo rápidamente la cantidad usando sus dedos.
  • The inflation rate is now reckoned to be 10 percent.
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B1 T20 29

J.R.R. Tolkien ____ his own languege when writing The Lord of the Rings Books
a) Make
b) Devised
c) Talked
d) Prepared

A

d) Devised
Devise to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination

  • He’s good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.
  • Se le da bien inventar juegos de palabras para hacerlos con los alumnos en clase.
  • The cartoon characters Snoopy and Charlie Brown were devised by Charles M. Schultz.
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B1 T20 30

She didn´t understand a word ____ I was talking about
a) That
b) Who
c) Whose
d) Which

A

a) That

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B1 T19 1

The number of ____ on the road has dropped due to the goverment´s policy on driving.
a) Fatalities
b) Causalities
c) Sightseers
d) Flows

A

a) Fatalities

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B1 T19 2

After the accident, he was charged with____ driving
a) heedless
b) Bold
c) Rash
d) Reckless

A

a) heedless - desatento
b) Bold - Intrepido
c) Rash - Erupción / Precipitado / Imprudente
d) Reckless - Imprudente

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B1 T19 3

The speech attacked American policy in ____ was later considered to be part of a campaign to undermine the goverment
a) which
b) That which
c) That
d) What

A

a) which
b) That which
c) That
d) What

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B1 T19 5

Sally didn´t know ____ when she had run out of money
a) What she would do
b) What would she do
c) What did she do
d) what she did

A

a) What she would do
b) What would she do
c) What did she do
d) what she did

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B1 T19 5

You must admit, it was a queer thing ____ so soon after his wife´s death
a) for him to do
b) that he did
c) that he would do
d) for his doing

A

a) for him to do
b) that he did
c) that he would do
d) for his doing

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B1 T19 6

In 5-year-old´s competitions, all the ____ win a prize.
a) boy
b) winners
c) Contestant
d) Participant

A

a) boy
b) winners
c) Contestant
d) Participant

Contestant - viene de contest, concurso

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B1 T19 8

“I can´t ____ this sitaation any longer: you have to move out of my house”
a) lie
b) bring
c) bother
d) bear

A

a) lie
b) bring
c) bother
d) bear

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B1 T21 13

Why did you____ that? It was very rude
a) Tell
b) Say
c) Speach
d) Announce

A

a) Tell
b) Say
c) Speach
d) Announce

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B1 T21 14

I saw that job offer ____ Facebook
a) on
b) in
c) at
d) —-

A

I saw that job offer ON Facebook
a) on
b) in
c) at
d) —-

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B1 T21 17

____ Clothes are on the second floor of the shop.
a) woman
b) womens
c) women´s
d) woman´s

A

a) woman
b) womens
c) women´s
d) woman´s

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B1 T21 21

We went to Veniece ____ our summer holiday
a) on
b) in
c) off
d) at

A

We went to Veniece ON our summer holiday
a) on
b) in
c) off
d) at

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B1 T21 23

The ____ at the museum was disappointing. I expected better pieces being shown.
a) Exibition
b) expectation
c) Exposition
d) Show

A

a) Exibition
b) expectation
c) Exposition
d) Show

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B1 T21 5

I think he´s a very ____ person, I love chatting with him, because you always learn new things
a) interest
b) interested
c) interesting
d) disinterested

A

a) interest
b) interested
c) interesting
d) disinterested

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B1 T21 28

I went to the italian restaurant ____ the corner.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) from

A

I went to the italian restaurant ON the corner.
a) at
b) in
c) on
d) from

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B1 T1 9

My computer wasn´t working so I took it to the shop ____
a) and had it repaired
b) and repaired it
c) and had repaired it
d) for repaired

A

My computer wasn´t working so I took it to the shop __AND HAD IT REPAIRED__
a) and had it repaired
b) and repaired it
c) and had repaired it
d) for repaired

CAUSATIVE HAVE/ GET - HAVE/GET + COMPLEMENTO + PARTICIPIO

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B1 T9 12

Would you ____ the door, please?
a) remind closing
b) remember closing
c) mind to close
d) mind closing

A

a) remind closing
b) remember closing
c) mind to close
d) mind closing

mind siempre con V-ing

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B1 T9 21

I haven´t seen her for ____ that I´ve forgotten what she looks like
a) a such a long time
b) so long
c) such a long
d) a so long time

A

a) a such a long time
b) so long
c) such a long
d) a so long time

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B1 T9 26

I sent him an urgent message last week but he ____
a) hasn´t replied yet
b) yet hasn´t replied
c) hasn´t replied still
d) hasn´t still replied

A

a) hasn´t replied yet
b) yet hasn´t replied
c) hasn´t replied still
d) hasn´t still replied

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B1 T9 28

Did you know that he was worried? No, I wasn´t aware ____ that
a) With
b) of
c) from
d) about

A

Did you know that he was worried? No, I wasn´t aware __OF__ that
a) With
b) of
c) from
d) about

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B1 T10 1

What a coincidence this is! It´s so strange that you ____ be staying in the same hotel as us.
a) should
b) must
c) ought to
d) can

A

a) should
b) must
c) ought to
d) can

Subjuntivo (con that/ con should / con wish)

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B1 T10 3

We need someone who is a good engineer as well as an efficent manager. In my opinion, this candiate is ____
a) neither
b) none
c) not one or other
d) neither one nor other

A

a) neither
b) none
c) not one or other
d) neither one nor other

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B1 T10 5

I didn´t expect ____ you here. You´ve never accepted any of my invitactions before.
a) seeing
b) to see
c) that I see
d) muy seeing

A

a) seeing
b) to see
c) that I see
d) muy seeing

Expect - infinitive

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B1 T10 6

Fiona, ____ students, often works late.
a) as most
b) like most
c) like the most of the
d) as the most of the

A

a) as most
b) like most
c) like the most of the
d) as the most of the

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B1 T10 7

I ____ endless problems with that car the whole ten years I owned it.
a) had
b) was having
c) have had
d) had had

A

a) had
b) was having
c) have had
d) had had

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B1 T10 10

Will you be home late tonight?
- I´m afraid ____ . The meeting won´t start until 6.
a) so
b) it´s son
c) of it
d) that´s it

A

a) so
b) it´s son
c) of it
d) that´s it

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B1 T10 13

She suggested ____ to lunch on sunday
a) us to come
b) us that we come
c) to us that we should come
d) to us our coming

A

a) us to come
b) us that we come
c)to us that we should come
d) to us our coming

Estructuras gramaticales 3 Suggest

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B1 T10 15

Do you ever wish you ____ to university?
- Yes, but my parents couldné afford it.
a) went
b) would going
c) were going
d) had gone

A

a) went - Past simple - Regret about the present situation
b) would going - Would - To express how we would like somebody ( future)
c) were going
d) had gone - Past perfect - Regret about the past

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B1 T10 16

I climbed the slippery stairs with great care ____, I nearly fell twice.
a) Even though
b) Even thus
c) Thus
d) Even so

A

a) Even though - Aunque
b) Even thus - Aun así
c) Thus - Así (Adv)
d) Even so - Aun así

Slippering -

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B1 T10 17

I inherited my father´s boldness but my brother didn´t.
a) I´m weaker than my brother
b) My father gave me his fortune
c) I´m braver than my brother
d) My father didn´t have a lot of hair.

A

a) I´m weaker than my brother
b) My father gave me his fortune
c) I´m braver than my brother
d) My father didn´t have a lot of hair.

Boldness - Audacia / Baldness - Calvicie

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B1 T10 18

Al right, then you try to fix the TV! But____ what you´re doing
a) I hope you know
b) I´m hoping you know
c) I hope you knew
d) I wish you knew

A

a) I hope you know
b) I´m hoping you know
c) I hope you knew
d) I wish you knew

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B1 T10 19

You ____ like to look over these papers if you have time.
-Yes, just leave them on my desk, please
a) might
b) should
c) ought to
d) could

A

a) might
b) should
c) ought to
d) could

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B1 T10 20

Frank and Bill both applied for the job ____ was succesful although both had the right qualifications.
a) Neither
b) None
c) Not one or other
d) Neither one nor another

A

a) Neither
b) None
c) Not one or other
d) Neither one nor another

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B1 T10 22

____ you don´t want to come with us, you´ll have to stay with your grandparents.
a) Whereas
b) However
c) While
d) Since

A

a) Whereas
b) However
c) While
d) Since

Since tambien significa “ya que” o “dado que”

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B1 T10 27

We´re not doing anything ____ the weekend. Why don´t you come and see us?
a) over
b) during
c) throughout
d) by

A

a) over - Se utiliza para expresar un periodo de tiempo, no tiene ese significado “durante/during” o de “a lo largo de/throughout” en español sería mas “este” o “en”
b) during
c) throughout
d) by

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B1 T10 19

The boy has improved his handwriting a lot since last year.
a) The boy´s calligraphy is better now than las year
b) The boy has written a lot since las year.
c) The boy´s hand has improved a lot.
d) His writing has worsened a lot this year.

A

a) The boy´s calligraphy is better now than las year.
b) The boy has written a lot since las year.
c) The boy´s hand has improved a lot.
d) His writing has worsened a lot this year.

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B1 T10 30

We saw a tremendous blaze coming from the 4th floor.
a) There was an intense smell coming frome the 4th floor.
b) We saw a bright lignt on the roof
c) The 4th floor was on fire
d) There was a wind gust coming from the 4th floor

A

a) There was an intense smell coming frome the 4th floor.
b) We saw a bright lignt on the roof
c) The 4th floor was on fire
d) There was a wind gust coming from the 4th floor

Blaze - Llamarada

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B1 T10 28

Mary´s Knowledge about minerals was scarce.
a) She knew a lot about minerals.
b) She was interested in learning about minerals.
c) She was leading light in minerals
d) She lacked knowledge about minerals

A

a) She knew a lot about minerals.
b) She was interested in learning about minerals.
c) She was leading light in minerals
d) She lacked knowledge about minerals

Scarce - Escaso

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a) Peter was so late that I can´t see her.
b) Peter wasn´t too early to see her.
c) Peter wasn´t early enough to see her.
d) Peter wasnt enough early to see her.

A

a) Peter was so late that I can´t see her.
b) Peter wasn´t too early to see her.
c) Peter wasn´t early enough to see her.
d) Peter wasnt enough early to see her.

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B1 T22 3

I hired a bedsit when I was at college.
a) I had a big bed in my dormitory
b) I lived in a one-room flat
c) I bought a bed in college
d) I lived in a student housing

A

a) I had a big bed in my dormitory
b) I lived in a one-room flat
c) I bought a bed in college
d) I lived in a student housing

Bedsit- A rented room that has a bed, table, chairs and somewhere to coo

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B1 T22 13

Have you got any memories ____ your childhood?
a) Between
b) Of
c) For
d) To

A

Have you got any memories OF your childhood?
a) Between
b) Of
c) For
d) To

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B1 T22 21

My mind ____ when I spend time in the woods. No pressure and no noise
a) wonder
b) wanders
c) wander
d) wondering

A

a) wonder
b) wanders
c) wander
d) wondering

If your mind or your thoughts wander, you stop thinking about the subjec

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B1 T22 25

Living in England on my own at 18 was really ____
a) Changing
b) Challenging
c) Challengingly
d) Change

A

a) Changing
b) Challenging (Adj)
c) Challengingly (Adv)
d) Change

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B1 T22 29

Amy asked if ____ wanted an orange juice.
a) someone
b) no one
c) anyone
d) everyone

A

a) someone
b) no one
c) anyone
d) everyone

Reported speech

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B1 T11 13

____ Soccer is very popular in England.
a) Play
b) To play
c) Playing
d) Played

A

a) Play
b) To play
c) Playing
d) Played

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B1 T11 16

There was a subtle change in the relationship aflter he fight.
a) Things changed slightly after the fight.
b) Things were totally different between them after the fight.
c) Change was subtly made
d) They went on the same after fight.

A

a) Things changed slightly after the fight.
b) Things were totally different between them after the fight.
c) Change was subtly made
d) They went on the same after fight.

subtle- sutil

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B1 T11 17

It´s stupid of us to quarrel over silly things. Let´s be friend again, ____?
a) Shall we
b) Will we
c) don´t we
d) wont we

A

a) Shall we
b) Will we
c) don´t we
d) wont we

Quarrel (v) - To have an angry disagreement with someone

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B1 T11 18

Why did you go there?
I went ____ curiosity. I wanted to see what was happening
a) by
b) for
c) out of
d) out from

A

a) by
b) for
c) out of
d) out from

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B1 T11 20

I haven´t seen you in the gym____
a) later
b) lately
c) ultimate
d) ultimately

A

a) later
b) lately
c) ultimate
d) ultimately

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B1 T11 21

It was ____ book that I stayed awake all night to finish it.
a) such an entertaining
b) such an entertained
c) a so entertaining
d) a so entertained

A

a) such an entertaining
b) such an entertained
c) a so entertaining
d) a so entertained

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B1 T11 26

I hate this place in summer. The streets are so crowded ____ tourists that it´s impossible to move.
a) from
b) by
c) with
d) of

A

a) from
b) by
c) with
d) of

Crowded with

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B1 T11 28

His bulging eyes were deeply blue.
a) His bumpy eyes were deeply blue.
b) His googly eyes were deeply blue.
c) His eyes were swollen.
d) his beautiful eyes were deeply bulging

A

a) His bumpy eyes were deeply blue.
b) His googly eyes were deeply blue.
c) His eyes were swollen.
d) his beautiful eyes were deeply bulging

bulgiing = googly = saltones / bumpy (adj) = not smooth

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B1 T11 29

The heat wave caused a lot of diseases
a) The heat came suddenly and caused accidents
b) Diseases spread because of the unusual heat.
c) The heat wave swept away the country
d) Diseases retreated because of the unusual heat

A

a) The heat came suddenly and caused accidents
b) Diseases spread because of the unusual heat.
c) The heat wave swept away the country
d) Diseases retreated because of the unusual heat

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B1 T11 30

A sudden gale woke me up last night.
a) A strong rain woke me up
b) A sudden strike woke me up.
c) A strong wind woke me up
d) A strong blizard woke me up

A

a) A strong rain woke me up
b) A sudden strike woke me up.
c) A strong wind woke me up
d) A strong blizard woke me up

Gale= Vendaval

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B1 T23 1

The message of the book of Ecclesiastes is simple: ____ poor we all have to die.
a) or rich or
b) if rich or
c) whether rich or
d) neither rich or

A

a) or rich or
b) if rich or
c) whether rich or
d) neither rich or

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B1 T23 3

We all tend to take the comforts and conveniences of modern life for____
a) Given
b) Granted
c) Acquired
d) Awarded

A

a) Given
b) Granted
c) Acquired
d) Awarded

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B1 T23 4

____ the difficulty of the task, I shall be lucky to complete it by the end of the year.
a) Regarding
b) Presuming
c) Given
d Accepted

A

a) Regarding
b) Presuming
c) Given
d Accepted

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B1 T23 6

The doctor gave me pills to ____ the pain
a) relieve
b) lighten
c) Calm
d) Rid

A

a) relieve
b) lighten
c) Calm
d) Rid

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B1 T23 8

Pupils said the preferred hearing a story read out to them ____ it themselves
a) than reading
b) to reading
c) Than read
d) To read

A

a) than reading
b) to reading
c) Than read
d) To read

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B1 T23 11

All this ____ modified food we eat will lead to many illnesses in the future.
a) genetically
b) genetic
c) genetics
d) Genetical

A

a) genetically
b) genetic
c) genetics
d) Genetical

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B1 T23 12

Given ____ the city has been through recently, a degree of caution is quite understandable.
a) All
b) Which
c) That
d) All what

A

Given ALL the city has been through recently, a degree of caution is quite understandable.
a) All
b) Which
c) That
d) All what

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B1 T23 16

____ received his prize than he left the podium
a) As soon as he had
b) No sooner had he
c) as soon had he
b) No sooner he had

A

__No sooner had he__ received his prize than he left the podium
a) As soon as he had
b) No sooner had he
c) as soon had he
b) No sooner he had

“NO SOONER … THAN…” y “HARDLY HAD… WHEN…”

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B1 T23 21

That song never fails to____ me of you.
a) remember
b) recollect
c) remind
d) recall

A

That song never fails to __remind__ me of you.
a) remember
b) recollect
c) remind
d) recall

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B1 T23 22

How about a drink?
- I ____ something to eat, actually.
a) Would rather have
b) Had rather have
c) prefer having
d) ´d like better

A

How about a drink?
I ____ something to eat, actually.
a) Would rather have
b) Had rather have
c) prefer having
d) ´d like better

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B1 T23 27

The management insted that we ____ dark suit to the meeting.
a) are wearing
b) wear
c) would wear
d) were wearing

A

The management insted that we WEAR dark suit to the meeting.
a) are wearing
b) wear
c) would wear
d) were wearing

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B1 T23 29

Thousand more refugees are arriving ____ the day
a) in
b) by
c) on
d) with

A

Thousand more refugees are arriving __BY__ the day
a) in
b) by
c) on
d) with

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B1 T23 30

____, he´s rather old, but he´s still quite capable of making a decent speech.
a) Accorded
b) Given
c) Granted
d) Assented

A

B1 T23 30

ASSENTED, he´s rather old, but he´s still quite capable of making a decent speech.
a) Accorded
b) Given
c) Granted
d) Assented

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B1 T25 4

  1. The soldier was accused of……. his country
    a) to betray
    b) betray
    c) having betraying
    d) having betrayed
A
  1. The soldier was accused of….. his country
    a) to betray
    b) betray
    c) having betraying
    d) having betrayed
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B1 T25 5

  1. I suggested that he …………… a doctor

a) went to see
b) should see
c) to go to see
d) must see

A
  1. I suggested that he …………… a doctor

a) went to see
b) should see
c) to go to see
d) must see

Estructura del subjuntivo con should

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B1 T25 6

  1. Hardly…………… his breakfast when he asked what was for lunch

a) he had finished
b) had he finished
c) he finished
d) after finishing

A
  1. Hardly…………… his breakfast when he asked what was for lunch

a) he had finished
b) had he finished
c) he finished
d) after finishing

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B1 T25 7

  1. Not only …………… new training facilities; they also wanted higher wages

a) did they demand
b) they demanded
c) they did demand
d) they’ve demanded

A
  1. Not only …………… new training facilities; they also wanted higher wages

a) did they demand
b) they demanded
c) they did demand
d) they’ve demanded

Caso de inversión “no sólo demandaban .. si no que…”

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B1 T25 1

Few people could follow the ____ spoke extremely fast
a) speaker, who
b) speake who
c) speaker that
d) speaker

A

a) speaker, who
b) speake who
c) speaker that
d) speaker

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B1 T25 2

He is said ____ some very influencial people
a) he knows
b) he knew
c) knows
d) to know

A

a) he knows
b) he knew
c) knows
d) to know

“it is said to be sth” = “tener fama de”

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B1 T25 8

He spent most of his time studying ____ get a better job
a) in order he
b) so that he might
c) so to
d) and so to

A

a) in order he
b) so that he might
c) so to
d) and so to

“so that” = “in order that” We use to talk about purpose

We often use with modal verbs

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B1 T25 13

This time tomorrow I will ____ on the beach in the Riviera
a) be laying
b) be lying
c) lay
d) be laying

A

a) be laying
b) be lying
c) lay
d) be laying

to lie

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3.___he was very poorly educated, which in large part accounted for his shyness
a) Though intelligent
b) However intelligent
c) Whereas intelligent
d) Despite intelligence

A

3.___he was very poorly educated, which in large part accounted for his shyness
a) Though intelligent
b) However intelligent
c) Whereas intelligent
d) Despite intelligence

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  1. We can’t go on like this. I work hard but you do nothing but ____ TV all day long.

a) watching
b) you watch
c) watch
d) you are watching

A
  1. We can’t go on like this. I work hard but you do nothing but ____ TV all day long.

a) watching
b) you watch
c) watch
d) you are watching

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  1. Can you keep this to yourself? I’d just _____ nobody else in the office knew about it
    a) prefer
    b) want
    c) rather
    d) tell
A
  1. Can you keep this to yourself? I’d just _____ nobody else in the office knew about it
    a) prefer
    b) want
    c) rather
    d) tell
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  1. Writing the book took the… of the year

a) greatest part

b) best part

c) most part

d) largest parts

A
  1. Writing the book took the… of the year

a) greatest part

b) best part

c) most part

d) largest parts

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  1. We might just as well have stayed at home ………. the enjoyment we had

a) on account of
b) concerning
c) as far as
d) for all

A
  1. We might just as well have stayed at home ………. the enjoyment we had

a) on account of
b) concerning
c) as far as
d) for all

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  1. I… an appointment at the bank today.

a) take

b) have

c) make

d) do

A
  1. I… an appointment at the bank today.

a) take

b) have

c) make

d) do

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  1. The smell was so………….. that it spread to every room in the house.

a) diffuse

b) extensive

c) pervasive

d) effusive

A
  1. The smell was so………….. that it spread to every room in the house.

a) diffuse

b) extensive

c) pervasive penetrante

d) effusive

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  1. ____your letter of 3rd March, I am pleased to inform you that the contract in question has not yet been awarded.

a) With regards to
b) As far as
c) With concerns to
d) With reference to

A
  1. ____your letter of 3rd March, I am pleased to inform you that the contract in question has not yet been awarded.

a) With regards to
b) As far as
c) With concerns to
d) With reference to

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  1. You ………… your car. I’d have been more than happy to give you a lift
    a) can’t have taken
    b) needn’t take
    c) needn’t have taken
    d) oughtn’t to take
A
  1. You ………… your car. I’d have been more than happy to give you a lift
    a) can’t have taken
    b) needn’t take
    c) needn’t have taken
    d) oughtn’t to take
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  1. They have decided to carry on …………. the danger.

a) regardless of

b) with no regard of

c) without regarding

d) with no regards for

A
  1. They have decided to carry on …………. the danger.

a) regardless of

b) with no regard of

c) without regarding

d) with no regards for

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  1. He said he would arrive before seven, and he….

a) arrived

b) did

c) did so

d) did it

A
  1. He said he would arrive before seven, and he….

a) arrived

b) did

c) did so

d) did it

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  1. Our primary aim’s no closer……realised

a) to be
b) to being
c) than being
d) than to be

A
  1. Our primary aim’s no closer……realised

a) to be
b) to being
c) than being
d) than to be

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  1. -Shall I open the window?

-I……..

a) prefer you wont

b) ‘d rather you didn’t

c) prefer you shan’t

d) ‘d rather you shan’t

A
  1. -Shall I open the window?

-1.

a) prefer you wont

b) ‘d rather you didn’t

c) prefer you shan’t

d) ‘d rather you shan’t

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  1. There has always been some disagreement……the Isle of Man is in breach of International laws

a) whether
b) as regards to whether
c) as to whether
d) as to if

A
  1. There has always been some disagreement……the Isle of Man is in breach of International laws

a) whether
b) as regards to whether
c) as to whether
d) as to if

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B1T27

  1. The police issued a warning………..the people should be aware of the danger.

a) that
b) so that
c) lest
d) his case

A

B1T27

  1. The police issued a warning………..the people should be aware of the danger.

a) that
b) so that *de forma que
c) lest
d) his case

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B1 T27

  1. It wasn’t very………. you to leave the baby alone in the house all night

a) sensitive of
b) sensitive in
c) sensible of
d) sensible in

A

B1 T27

  1. It wasn’t very………. you to leave the baby alone in the house all night

a) sensitive of
b) sensitive in
c) sensible of *sensato
d) sensible in

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B1 T27

  1. Yesterday I …….. in the garden.

a) did a lot of works

b) made a lot of works

c) did a lot of work

d) made a lot of work

A
  1. Yesterday I …….. in the garden.

a) did a lot of works

b) made a lot of works

c) did a lot of work

d) made a lot of work

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B1 T27

  1. Do you think my English is improving? -Yes, I do. It’s getting……….

A) each time better
B) always better
C) better and better
D) all the time better

A

B1 T27

  1. Do you think my English is improving? -Yes, I do. It’s getting……….

A) each time better
B) always better
C) better and better
D) all the time better

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B1 T27

  1. -Aren’t you ready yet?

-No, ……… Give me a few more minutes

a) quite not
b) not quite
c) yet not
d) not enough.

A

B1 T27

  1. -Aren’t you ready yet?

-No, ……… Give me a few more minutes

a) quite not
b) not quite
c) yet not
d) not enough.

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B1 T27

  1. Our garden is a mess. It’s ….. something about it, such as trimming the weeds.

a) the time you did
b) time you did
c) now the hour you do
d) now the hour you did

A

B1 T27

  1. Our garden is a mess. It’s ….. something about it, such as trimming the weeds.

a) the time you did
b) time you did
c) now the hour you do
d) now the hour you did

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B1 T27

  1. Our garden is a mess. It’s ….. something about it, such as trimming the weeds.

a) the time you did
b) time you did
c) now the hour you do
d) now the hour you did

A

B1 T27

  1. Our garden is a mess. It’s ….. something about it, such as trimming the weeds.

a) the time you did
b) time you did
c) now the hour you do
d) now the hour you did

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B1 T27

6…….one of you broke the window will have to pay for it.

a) Whoever

b) Whichever

c) Whatever

d) What

A

B1 T27

6…….one of you broke the window will have to pay for it.

a) Whoever

b) Whichever

c) Whatever

d) What

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B1 T27

  1. ……fifty planes an hour land at Heathrow

a) As many as

b) As much as

c) So many as

d) As much that

A

B1 T27

  1. ……fifty planes an hour land at Heathrow

a) As many as

b) As much as

c) So many as

d) As much that

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B1 T26

  1. Look at the flowers …..me.
    Aren’t they beautiful?

a) who my boyfriend sent
b) what my boyfriend sent
c) my boyfriend sent them
d) my boyfriend sent

A

B1 T26

  1. Look at the flowers …..me.
    Aren’t they beautiful?

a) who my boyfriend sent
b) what my boyfriend sent
c) my boyfriend sent them
d) my boyfriend sent

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  1. The difference was ……not to be worth arguing about

a) as small as
b) so small as
c) so small like
d) as small that

A
  1. The difference was ……not to be worth arguing about

a) as small as
b) so small as
*so___as___ tanto___como para
c) so small like
d) as small that

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  1. -Peter doesn’t talk very much, does he?

-No, he …….

a) ‘s rather shy

b) ‘d rather shy

c) ‘s quite a shy

d) ‘s shy enough

A
  1. -Peter doesn’t talk very much, does he?

-No, he …….

a) ‘s rather shy

b) ‘d rather shy

c) ‘s quite a shy

d) ‘s shy enough

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  1. I don’t understand what you’re trying to do. Please explain……slowly.
    a) me about it
    b) it me
    c) me it
    d) it to me
A
  1. I don’t understand what you’re trying to do. Please explain……slowly.
    a) me about it
    b) it me
    c) me it
    d) it to me
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Q
  1. Jimmy, .….…………………. doing your homework

a) you are supposed to be

b) it’s supposed to be

c) you are supposed you are

d) is supposed to be

A
  1. Jimmy, .….…………………. doing your homework

a) you are supposed to be

b) it’s supposed to be

c) you are supposed you are

d) is supposed to be

109
Q
  1. That sort of thing…………. to happen ever again

a) is not likely

b) is not bound

c) are not likely

d) are not bound

A
  1. That sort of thing…………. to happen ever again

a) is not likely

b) is not bound

c) are not likely

d) are not bound

110
Q
  1. I’ll let you stay with me for a while…………. you don’t stay too long.

a) unless

b) provided

c) whether

d) otherwise

A
  1. I’ll let you stay with me for a while…………. you don’t stay too long.

a) unless

b) provided siempre que

c) whether

d) otherwise

111
Q
  1. When I got there he…….. on his bed for hours.

a) was lying

b) had been lying

c) had lain

d) will have been lying

A
  1. When I got there he ……. on his bed for hours.

a) was lying

b) had been lying

c) had lain

d) will have been lying

112
Q
  1. They say that the train robbers…….. arrested any time now.

a) are to have been
b) are to being
c) are to have being
d) are to be

A
  1. They say that the train robbers…….. arrested any time now.

a) are to have been
b) are to being
c) are to have being
d) are to be

113
Q
  1. Hilda has only been in Germany a year but ……… she German

a) already speaks perfect
b) already speaks perfectly
c) speaks already perfect
d) speaks already perfectly

A
  1. Hilda has only been in Germany a year but ……… she German

a) already speaks perfect
b) already speaks perfectly
c) speaks already perfect
d) speaks already perfectly

114
Q
  1. I was just ____of going home when the boss asked me to type an urgent letter.
    a) at the point
    b) on the point
    c) to the point
    d) on the dot
A
  1. I was just ____of going home when the boss asked me to type an urgent letter.
    a) at the point
    b) on the point
    c) to the point
    d) on the dot
115
Q
  1. There is no point ____ a garage if you don’t have a car to put in it.

a) to build
b) that you build.
c) on building
d) in building

A
  1. There is no point ____ a garage if you don’t have a car to put in it.

a) to build
b) that you build.
c) on building
d) in building

116
Q
  1. The fire brigade had to fight the flames all night. Eventually, however, they managed to ___the fire.
    a) set off
    b) put off
    c) put out
    d) set out
A
  1. The fire brigade had to fight the flames all night. Eventually, however, they managed to ___the fire.
    a) set off
    b) put off
    c) put out
    d) set out
117
Q
  1. Gina has…… on a lot of weight since the last time I saw her.

a) set
b) put
c) added
d) carried

A
  1. Gina has…… on a lot of weight since the last time I saw her.

a) set
b) put
c) added
d) carried

118
Q
  1. We had arranged to meet Bill at the pub last night, but he didn’t…….. up.

a) put
b) turn
c) knock
d) stand

A
  1. We had arranged to meet Bill at the pub last night, but he didn’t…….. up.

a) put
b) turn
c) knock
d) stand

119
Q
  1. -You want to be a doctor?

-We were ……. the impression you wanted to be an engineer.

a) in

b) on

c) over

d) under

A
  1. -You want to be a doctor?

-We were ……. the impression you wanted to be an engineer.

a) in

b) on

c) over

d) under

120
Q
  1. What’s the point……… a dog or a cat if you aren’t willing to look after it?
    a) on having
    b) in having
    c) to have
    d) that you have
A
  1. What’s the point……… a dog or a cat if you aren’t willing to look after it?
    a) on having
    b) in having
    c) to have
    d) that you have
121
Q
  1. Their offer was tempting, but in the end I decided to turn…… it

a) off
b) down
c) away
d) out

A
  1. Their offer was tempting, but in the end I decided to turn…… it

a) off
b) down
c) away
d) out

122
Q
  1. Physically, I ……… after my mother, but my sister doesn’t look anything like her.
    a) run
    b) put
    c) take
    d) look
A
  1. Physically, I ……… after my mother, but my sister doesn’t look anything like her.
    a) run
    b) put
    c) take
    d) look
123
Q
  1. At first I thought it was a good idea. But then I began to have…..

a) second doubts
b) second thoughts
c) doubtful second
d) thoughtful doubts

A
  1. At first I thought it was a good idea. But then I began to have…..

a) second doubts
b) second thoughts
c) doubtful second
d) thoughtful doubts

124
Q
  1. The accident triggered chaos in his life.

a) Chaos caused the accident.

b) Chaos was set off by the accident.

c) The trigger was chaos.

d) The accident was very bad.

A
  1. The accident triggered chaos in his life.

a) Chaos caused the accident.

b) Chaos was set off by the accident.

c) The trigger was chaos.

d) The accident was very bad.

125
Q
  1. The plan to build a new motorway…… due to lack of money.

a) dropped off

b) dropped away

c) fell through

d) fell away.

A
  1. The plan to build a new motorway…… due to lack of money.

a) dropped off

b) dropped away

c) fell through

d) fell away.

126
Q
  1. After the disruption the class went on smoothly.

a) The disruption stopped the class

b) The class was a disruption and it finished.

c) After the disruption the class was horrible.

.d) The class was interrupted, then continued.

A
  1. After the disruption the class went on smoothly.

a) The disruption stopped the class.

b) The class was a disruption and it finished.

c) After the disruption the class was horrible.

d) The class was interrupted, then continued.

127
Q
  1. I prefer to go to the airport alone. I don’t like it when people come to……

a) give me off
b) see me off
c) see me away
d) give me away

A
  1. I prefer to go to the airport alone. I don’t like it when people come to……

a) give me off
b) see me off
c) see me away
d) give me away

128
Q
  1. You can always count on Harry. He’ll never ……… you down.

a) leave
b) drop
c) let
d) cut

A
  1. You can always count on Harry. He’ll never ……… you down.

a) leave
b) drop
c) let
d) cut

129
Q
  1. If you’d like to stay the night, we can……… in the spare room.

a) put you up
b) set you up
c) get you down
d) set you down

A
  1. If you’d like to stay the night, we can……… in the spare room.

a) put you up
b) set you up
c) get you down
d) set you down

130
Q
  1. I was taken aback by all the problems that came with the new business

a) I was overwhelmed by the problems.
b) I expected all the problems.
c) I was surprised by all the problems.
d) I was captured by all the problems.

A
  1. I was taken aback by all the problems that came with the new business

a) I was overwhelmed by the problems.
b) I expected all the problems.
c) I was surprised by all the problems.
d) I was captured by all the problems.

take aback- tomar por sorpresa
* overwhelmed- agobiado*

131
Q
  1. -What time are you leaving tomorrow?

-We going to ……….. off as early as possible to avoid the rush hour traffic.

a) put

b) set

c) cut

d) turned

A
  1. -What time are you leaving tomorrow?

-We going to ……….. off as early as possible to avoid the rush hour traffic.

a) put

b) set

c) cut

d) turned

132
Q
  1. -I’m off Mum. See you later.

-Wait a minute. It’s cold outside……your coat before you go out.

a) Do in
b) Make up
c) Do up
d) Make in

A
  1. -I’m off Mum. See you later.

-Wait a minute. It’s cold outside……your coat before you go out.

a) Do in
b) Make up
c) Do up
d) Make in

133
Q
  1. She told the child to keep….. the edge of the swimming pool. She was afraid he would fall in and drown.
    a) off from
    b) away from
    c) out from
    d) away of
A
  1. She told the child to keep….. the edge of the swimming pool. She was afraid he would fall in and drown.
    a) off from
    b) away from
    c) out from
    d) away of
134
Q
  1. Aware that his pension will be small he…… a part of his salary for his old age.

a) sets apart
b) sets aside
c) puts up
d) puts apart

A
  1. Aware that his pension will be small he…… a part of his salary for his old age.

a) sets apart
b) sets aside
c) puts up
d) puts apart

135
Q
  1. The problem with losing weight is that if you succeed, all your clothes need to be …..

a) shaken off

b) let down

c) made down

d) taken in

A
  1. The problem with losing weight is that if you succeed, all your clothes need to be …..

a) shaken off

b) let down

c) made down

d) taken in

136
Q

Give him time. He’s sure to come ….. to our way of thinking in the end.

a) along

b) across

c) round

d) on

A

Give him time. He’s sure to come ….. to our way of thinking in the end.

a) along

b) across

c) round

d) on

137
Q
  1. My family hailed from the north.

a) My family went to the north.

b) My family come from the north.

c) My family travelled from the north.

d) My family lived in the north.

A
  1. My family hailed from the north.

a) My family went to the north.

b) My family come from the north.

c) My family travelled from the north.

d) My family lived in the north.

138
Q
  1. I was surprised to see Dame Judith In the play, I thought she had given up the stage……..

a) for good
b) for one time
c) at all
d) perpetually

A
  1. I was surprised to see Dame Judith In the play, I thought she had given up the stage……..

a) for good
b) for one time
c) at all
d) perpetually

139
Q
  1. She made up for all the wasted time by visiting every Sunday

a) All she wore nice make up on Sundays.
b) She visited on Sundays to compensate for the past.
c) She invented stories for us on Sundays.
d) She decided to visit every sunday.

A
  1. She made up for all the wasted time by visiting every Sunday

a) All she wore nice make up on Sundays.
b) She visited on Sundays to compensate for the past.
c) She invented stories for us on Sundays.
d) She decided to visit every sunday.

140
Q
  1. The team had been trying to win the competition for years. Last year, they finally

a) brought it off
b) brought it on
c) carried it away
d) carried it on

A
  1. The team had been trying to win the competition for years. Last year, they finally

a) brought it off
b) brought it on
c) carried it away
d) carried it on

141
Q
  1. My grandfather was killed in the war, so my grandmother had to children by herself seven

a) bring up

b) raise up

c) bring out

d) raise out

A
  1. My grandfather was killed in the war, so my grandmother had to children by herself seven

a) bring up

b) raise up

c) bring out

d) raise out

142
Q
  1. The discussion didn’t solve any of our problems, but at least it……………… the air.

a) cleared

b) fixed

c) cleaned

d) graced

A
  1. The discussion didn’t solve any of our problems, but at least it……………… the air.

a) cleared

b) fixed

c) cleaned

d) graced

143
Q
  1. Sue’s life is a mess. And she seems quite unable to ……herself together

a) put

b) push

c) pull

d) build

A
  1. Sue’s life is a mess. And she seems quite unable to ……herself together

a) put

b) push

c) pull

d) build

144
Q
  1. The boss gave way to new ideas after the meeting.

a) The boss let new ideas in.

b) The boss suggested new ideas.

c) The boss imposed new ideas.

d) The boss advised new ideas.

A
  1. The boss gave way to new ideas after the meeting.

a) The boss let new ideas in.

b) The boss suggested new ideas.

c) The boss imposed new ideas.

d) The boss advised new ideas.

145
Q
  1. His bulging eyes were deeply blue.

a) His bumpy eyes were deeply blue.

b) His googly eyes were deeply blue.

c) His eyes were swollen.

d) His beautiful eyes were deeply bulging.

A
  1. His bulging eyes were deeply blue.

a) His bumpy eyes were deeply blue.

b) His googly eyes were deeply blue.

c) His eyes were swollen.

d) His beautiful eyes were deeply bulging.

146
Q
  1. I hate this place in summer. The streets are so crowded ……… tourists that it’s impossible to move.

a) from
b) by
c) with
d) of

A
  1. I hate this place in summer. The streets are so crowded ……… tourists that it’s impossible to move.

a) from
b) by
c) with
d) of

147
Q
  1. It was …..book that I stayed awake all night to finish it.
    a) such an entertaining
    b) such an entertained
    c) a so entertaining
    d) a so entertained
A
  1. It was …..book that I stayed awake all night to finish it.
    a) such an entertaining
    b) such an entertained
    c) a so entertaining
    d) a so entertained
148
Q
  1. I haven’t seen you in the gym

a) later

b) lately

c) ultimate

d) ultimately

A
  1. I haven’t seen you in the gym

a) later

b) lately

c) ultimate

d) ultimately

149
Q
  1. -Why did you go there?

-I went……….. curiosity. I wanted to see what was happening.

a) by

b) for

c) out of

d) out from

A
  1. -Why did you go there?

-I went……….. curiosity. I wanted to see what was happening.

a) by

b) for

c) out of

d) out from

150
Q
  1. It’s stupid of us to quarrel over silly things. Let’s be friends again,

a) shall we
b) will we
c) don’t we
d) wont we

A
  1. It’s stupid of us to quarrel over silly things. Let’s be friends again,

a) shall we
b) will we
c) don’t we
d) wont we

151
Q

30.I had a temperature last night. I couldn’t stop …… all night long!

a) shaken

b) tremble

c) shivering

d) shiver

A

30.I had a temperature last night. I couldn’t stop …… all night long!

a) shaken

b) tremble

c) shivering

d) shiver

152
Q

23………….I was really tired, I couldn’t get to sleep. I kept thinking about my problems.

a) However

b) In spite of

c) Even though

d) Even

A

23………….I was really tired, I couldn’t get to sleep. I kept thinking about my problems.

a) However

b) In spite of

c) Even though

d) Even

153
Q

22.I know I locked the door before I went to bed. I clearly remember……. it.

a) to have locked

b) of locking

c) locking

d) to lock

A

22.I know I locked the door before I went to bed. I clearly remember……. it.

a) to have locked

b) of locking

c) locking

d) to lock

154
Q
  1. Do you think you’ll………. this job ten years from now?

a) still be doing

b) still do

c) be doing still

d) do still

A
  1. Do you think you’ll………. this job ten years from now?

a) still be doing

b) still do

c) be doing still

d) do still

155
Q

15Females usually nurture their cubs in wildlife.

a) Female animals always feed their offspring

b) Female animals usually take care of their babies.

c) Female animals usually feed from their babies

d) Female animals find the food.

A

15Females usually nurture their cubs in wildlife.

a) Female animals always feed their offspring

b) Female animals usually take care of their babies.

c) Female animals usually feed from their babies

d) Female animals find the food.

156
Q
  1. The shooting went on for a while until dusk.

a) They were filming all the night.

b) They were killing people until it was daylight.

c) They were filming through the evening.

d) They were filming in the morning.

A
  1. The shooting went on for a while until dusk.

a) They were filming all the night.

b) They were killing people until it was daylight.

c) They were filming through the evening.

d) They were filming in the morning.

157
Q
  1. -Would you …… the door, please? -There’s a terrible draught.

a) remind closing

b) remember closing

c) mind to close

d) mind closing

A
  1. -Would you …… the door, please? -There’s a terrible draught.

a) remind closing

b) remember closing

c) mind to close

d) mind closing

158
Q
  1. My computer wasn’t working so I took it back to the shop……

a) and had it repaired
b) and repaired it
c) and had repaired it
d) for repairing it

A
  1. My computer wasn’t working so I took it back to the shop……

a) and had it repaired
b) and repaired it
c) and had repaired it
d) for repairing it

159
Q
  1. He liked his work….. it was badly paid.

a) however

b) even though

c) even

d) in spite of

A
  1. He liked his work….. it was badly paid.

a) however

b) even though

c) even

d) in spite of

160
Q
  1. It was a stupid thing to say. I realize that now. I wish I …… it.

a) haven’t said

b) wouldn’t have said

c) didn’t say

d) hadn’t said

A
  1. It was a stupid thing to say. I realize that now. I wish I …… it.

a) haven’t said

b) wouldn’t have said

c) didn’t say

d) hadn’t said

161
Q
  1. -The photocopier isn’t working.

-Try …….. the red button.

a) pressing on

b) to press

c) pressing

d) press

A
  1. -The photocopier isn’t working.

-Try …….. the red button.

a) pressing on

b) to press

c) pressing

d) press

162
Q
  1. -Do you know where ….. gone?

-No, sorry. I’ve no idea

a) has Frank

b) is Frank

c) Frank is

d) Frank’s

A
  1. -Do you know where ….. gone?

-No, sorry. I’ve no idea

a) has Frank

b) is Frank

c) Frank is

d) Frank’s

163
Q
  1. The lecture I attended yesterday was really…….

a) boring

b) bored

c) boring

d) boredom

A
  1. The lecture I attended yesterday was really…….

a) boring

b) bored

c) boring

d) boredom

164
Q
  1. Has your boss come …….?

a) already

b) still

c) tomorrow

d) yet

A
  1. Has your boss come …….?

a) already

b) still

c) tomorrow

d) yet

165
Q
  1. I can’t find my mobile phone anywhere. I ….. have forgotten it in the car.

a) must
b) should
c) may not
d) will

A
  1. I can’t find my mobile phone anywhere. I ….. have forgotten it in the car.

a) must
b) should
c) may not
d) will

166
Q

Does your cousin…….. to school?

a) goes

b) went

c) go

d) gone

A

Does your cousin…….. to school?

a) goes

b) went

c) go

d) gone

167
Q

2………. does your uncle work?

a) Where

b) What

c) Who

d) Do

A

2………. does your uncle work?

a) Where

b) What

c) Who

d) Do

168
Q
  1. There was a subtle change in the relationship after the fight.

a) Things changed slightly after the fight.

b) Things were totally different between them after the fight.

c) The change was subtly made.

d) They went on the same after the fight.

A
  1. There was a subtle change in the relationship after the fight.

a) Things changed slightly after the fight.

b) Things were totally different between them after the fight.

c) The change was subtly made.

d) They went on the same after the fight.

169
Q
  1. ….soccer is very popular in England.

a) Play

b) To play

c) Playing

d) Played

A
  1. ….soccer is very popular in England.

a) Play

b) To play

c) Playing

d) Played

170
Q
  1. Don’t forget……… the door.

a) closing

b) close

c) to close

d) closed

A
  1. Don’t forget……… the door.

a) closing

b) close

c) to close

d) closed

171
Q
  1. We’re not doing anything the weekend. Why don’t you come and see us?

a) over

b) during

c) throughout

d) by

A
  1. We’re not doing anything the weekend. Why don’t you come and see us?

a) over

b) during

c) throughout

d) by

172
Q
  1. My brother inherited my father’s baldness but I didn’t.

a) I’m weaker than my brother.

b) My father didn’t have a lot of hair.

c) My father gave my brother his fortune.

d) I’m braver than my brother

A
  1. My brother inherited my father’s baldness but I didn’t.

a) I’m weaker than my brother.

b) My father didn’t have a lot of hair.

c) My father gave my brother his fortune.

d) I’m braver than my brother

173
Q

….you don’t want to come with us, you’ll have to stay with your grandparents.

a) Whereas

b) However

c) While

d) Since

A

….you don’t want to come with us, you’ll have to stay with your grandparents.

a) Whereas

b) However

c) While

d) Since

174
Q

You will like your roommate once you …… him.

a) get in touch with

b) get on well with

c) get to know

d) get used

A

You will like your roommate once you …… him.

a) get in touch with

b) get on well with

c) get to know

d) get used

175
Q

We have a ………. daughter that helps us with work

a) toddler

b) grown-up

c) aged

d) elderly

A

We have a ………. daughter that helps us with work

a) toddler

b) grown-up

c) aged

d) elderly

176
Q

I was eating chips on the subway. (OEP 2021 extra)

a) I was eating crisps on the underground

b) I was eating crisps on the train

c) I was eating french fries on the underground

d) I was eating french fries on the train

A

I was eating chips on the subway. (OEP 2021 extra)

a) I was eating crisps on the underground

b) I was eating crisps on the train

c) I was eating french fries on the underground

d) I was eating french fries on the train

177
Q

Tim works half as much as John. (OEP 2021 extra)

a) Tim works the same as John

b) Tim works more than John

c) John works less than Tim

d) John works twice as much as Tim

A

Tim works half as much as John. (OEP 2021 extra)

a) Tim works the same as John

b) Tim works more than John

c) John works less than Tim

d) John works twice as much as Tim

178
Q

He reckons that she is a good person.(OEP 2021 extra)

a) He agreed that she is a good person
b) He thinks that she is a good person
c) He recognizes she is a good person
d) He doesn’t believe that she is a good person

A

He reckons that she is a good person.(OEP 2021 extra)

a) He agreed that she is a good person
b) He thinks that she is a good person
c) He recognizes she is a good person
d) He doesn’t believe that she is a good person

179
Q

They’ll….. a visit to the customer to talk about the latest delivery problems. (OEP 2020)

a) pay

b) give

c) do

d) make

A

They’ll….. a visit to the customer to talk about the latest delivery problems. (OEP 2020)

a) pay

b) give

c) do

d) make

180
Q

She committed suicide in….. family again. She thought she would never see her

a) rage

b) delusion

c) outrage

c) desperation.

A

She committed suicide in….. family again. She thought she would never see her

a) rage

b) delusion

c) outrage

c) desperation.

181
Q

All right, then you try to fix the TV! But…… what you ‘re doing.

a) I hope you know

b) I’m hoping you know

c) I hope you knew

d) I wish you knew

A

All right, then you try to fix the TV! But…… what you ‘re doing.

a) I hope you know

b) I’m hoping you know

c) I hope you knew

d) I wish you knew

182
Q

I inherited my father’s boldness but my brother didn’t.

a) I’m weaker than my brother.

b) My father gave me his fortune.

c) I’m braver than my brother.

d) My father didn’t have a lot of hair.

A

I inherited my father’s boldness but my brother didn’t.

a) I’m weaker than my brother.

b) My father gave me his fortune.

c) I’m braver than my brother.

d) My father didn’t have a lot of hair.

183
Q

I climbed the slippery stairs with great care……….. I nearly fell twice.

a) Even though

b) Even thus

c) Thus

d) Even so

A

I climbed the slippery stairs with great care……….. I nearly fell twice.

a) Even though

b) Even thus

c) Thus

d) Even so

184
Q

15.-Do you ever wish you ……. to university? -Yes, but my parents couldn’t afford it.

a) went
b) would go
c) were going
d) had gone

A

15.-Do you ever wish you ……. to university? -Yes, but my parents couldn’t afford it.

a) went
b) would go
c) were going
d) had gone

185
Q

She suggested……… to lunch on Sunday.

a) us to come

b) us that we come

c) to us that we should come

d) to us our coming

A

She suggested……… to lunch on Sunday.

a) us to come

b) us that we come

c) to us that we should come

d) to us our coming

186
Q
  • Will you be home late tonight?
  • I’m afraid………The meeting won’t start until 6.

a) so

b) it’s so

c) of it

d) that’s it

A
  • Will you be home late tonight?
  • I’m afraid………The meeting won’t start until 6.

a) so

b) it’s so

c) of it

d) that’s it

187
Q

I………. endless problems with that car the whole ten years I owned it.

a) had

b) was having

c) have had

d) had had

A

I………. endless problems with that car the whole ten years I owned it.

a) had

b) was having

c) have had

d) had had

188
Q

Fiona, …….. students, often works late.

a) as most

b) like most

c) like the most of the

d) as the most of the

A

Fiona, …….. students, often works late.

a) as most

b) like most

c) like the most of the

d) as the most of the

189
Q

I didn’t expect……..you here. You’ve never accepted any of my invitations before.

a) seeing

b) to see

c) that I see

d) my seeing

A

I didn’t expect……..you here. You’ve never accepted any of my invitations before.

a) seeing

b) to see

c) that I see

d) my seeing

190
Q

We need someone who is a good engineer as well as an efficient manager. In my opinion, this candidate is ……….

a) neither

b) none

c) not one or other

d) neither one nor other

A

We need someone who is a good engineer as well as an efficient manager. In my opinion, this candidate is ……….

a) neither

b) none

c) not one or other

d) neither one nor other

191
Q

What a coincidence this is! It’s so strange that you …….. be staying in the same hotel as us.

a) should

b) must

c) ought to

d) can

A

What a coincidence this is! It’s so strange that you …….. be staying in the same hotel as us.

a) should

b) must

c) ought to

d) can

192
Q

I had a temperature last night. I couldn’t stop …… all night long!

a) shaken

b) tremble

c) shivering

d) shiver

A

I had a temperature last night. I couldn’t stop …… all night long!

a) shaken

b) tremble

c) shivering

d) shiver

193
Q

-Did you know that he was married? -No, I wasn’t aware……… that.

a) with

b) of

c) from

d) about

A

-Did you know that he was married? -No, I wasn’t aware……… that.

a) with

b) of

c) from

d) about

194
Q

I sent him an urgent message last week but he …………

a) hasn’t replied yet

b) yet hasn’t replied

c) hasn’t replied still

d) hasn’t still replied

A

I sent him an urgent message last week but he …………

a) hasn’t replied yet

b) yet hasn’t replied

c) hasn’t replied still

d) hasn’t still replied

195
Q

It is said to be the most staggering view in the world.

a) It is the most frightening view in the world.

b) They say it is the most sickening view in the world.

c) Is it said that it will be the most amazing view.

d) They say it is the most astounding view in the world.

A

It is said to be the most staggering view in the world.

a) It is the most frightening view in the world.

b) They say it is the most sickening view in the world.

c) Is it said that it will be the most amazing view.

d) They say it is the most astounding view in the world.

196
Q

…………. I was really tired, I couldn’t get to sleep. I kept thinking about my problems.

a) However

b) In spite of

c) Even though

d) Even

A

…………. I was really tired, I couldn’t get to sleep. I kept thinking about my problems.

a) However

b) In spite of

c) Even though

d) Even

197
Q

I haven’t seen her for ……… that I’ve forgotten what she looks like.

a) a such long time

b) so long

c) such a long

d) a so long time

A

I haven’t seen her for ……… that I’ve forgotten what she looks like.

a) a such long time

b) so long

c) such a long

d) a so long time

198
Q

I can’t ask him that. I ……… the man.

a) know hard

b) never know

c) know hardly

d) hardly know

A

I can’t ask him that. I ……… the man.

a) know hard

b) never know

c) know hardly

d) hardly know

199
Q
  • The photocopier isn’t working

-Try … the red button.

a) pressing on

b) to press

c) pressing

d) press

A
  • The photocopier isn’t working

-Try … the red button.

a) pressing on

b) to press

c) pressing

d) press

200
Q

My computer wasn’t working so I took it back to the shop

a) and had it repaired

b) and repaired it

c) and had repaired it

d) for repairing it

A

My computer wasn’t working so I took it back to the shop

a) and had it repaired

b) and repaired it

c) and had repaired it

d) for repairing it

201
Q

In the kitchen there was a ………table.

a) lovely wooden round

b) lovely round wooden

c) wooden round lovely

d) round wooden lovely

A

In the kitchen there was a ………table.

a) lovely wooden round

b) lovely round wooden

c) wooden round lovely

d) round wooden lovely

202
Q
  1. A new bridge……, across the river.

a) is built

b) is building itself

c) is to be built

d) will build itself

A
  1. A new bridge……, across the river.

a) is built

b) is building itself

c) is to be built

d) will build itself

203
Q

The boss wants to have a meeting to ………….. the sales figures for August. Apparently they are awful.

a) discuss

b) discuss about

c) discuss of

d) discuss regarding

A

The boss wants to have a meeting to ………….. the sales figures for August. Apparently they are awful.

a) discuss

b) discuss about

c) discuss of

d) discuss regarding

204
Q
  1. I took two big books with me on holiday, “Moby Dick” and “War and Peace”, but I didn’t read….

a) neither of them

b) either of them

c) either one or other

d) neither one or other

A
  1. I took two big books with me on holiday, “Moby Dick” and “War and Peace”, but I didn’t read….

a) neither of them

b) either of them

c) either one or other

d) neither one or other

205
Q
  1. Would you mind ………… your voices, please?

a) to lower

b) that you lower

c) lowering

d) if you lower

A
  1. Would you mind ………… your voices, please?

a) to lower

b) that you lower

c) lowering

d) if you lower

206
Q
  1. The boys wanted to put up their tent in the garden and I………… so

a) allowed them to do

b) let them to do

c) allowed them doing

d) let them doing

A
  1. The boys wanted to put up their tent in the garden and I………… so

a) allowed them to do

b) let them to do

c) allowed them doing

d) let them doing

207
Q
  1. I don’t mind …………………. home if I have to, but I’d rather get a taxi.

a) to walk

b) walking

c) that I walk

d) the walking

A
  1. I don’t mind …………………. home if I have to, but I’d rather get a taxi.

a) to walk

b) walking

c) that I walk

d) the walking

208
Q
  1. Sheila was unable to participate in the race ……… a leg injury.

a) owed to

b) owing to

c) caused by

d) because owing

A
  1. Sheila was unable to participate in the race ……… a leg injury.

a) owed to

b) owing to

c) caused by

d) because owing

209
Q

……the wrong bus, Mark found himself in an unfamiliar part of the city.

a) Because taking

b) On taking

c) To take

d) Having taken

A

……the wrong bus, Mark found himself in an unfamiliar part of the city.

a) Because taking

b) On taking

c) To take

d) Having taken

210
Q

18…………. James didn’t have the right qualifications, he was offered the job.

a) Although

b) Even so

c) Even that

d) No matter

A

18…………. James didn’t have the right qualifications, he was offered the job.

a) Although

b) Even so

c) Even that

d) No matter

211
Q
  1. -Do you think I should apologize? -I think it’d be better if you ………….

a) should

b) would

c) did

d) had

A
  1. -Do you think I should apologize? -I think it’d be better if you ………….

a) should

b) would

c) did

d) had

212
Q

12.I felt ill…….. a few days, but was fine after that.

a) during

b) over

c) for

d) throughout

A

12.I felt ill…….. a few days, but was fine after that.

a) during

b) over

c) for

d) throughout

213
Q
  1. Never underestimate her, she’s way very fast.

a) Be careful, she’s very fast.

b) Be aware, she’s very faster.

c) I estimate she’s very fast.

d) Never underestimate her, she’s fast on the way.

A
  1. Never underestimate her, she’s way very fast.

a) Be careful, she’s very fast.

b) Be aware, she’s very faster.

c) I estimate she’s very fast.

d) Never underestimate her, she’s fast on the way.

214
Q
  1. ………….. stupid he may be, he is not a coward.

a) Whatever

b) Although

c) However

d) Whereas

A
  1. ………….. stupid he may be, he is not a coward.

a) Whatever

b) Although

c) However

d) Whereas

215
Q
  1. Most of the shareholders were in ……….. at the Annual General Meeting.

a) assistance

b) presence

c) appearance

d) attendance

A
  1. Most of the shareholders were in ……….. at the Annual General Meeting.

a) assistance

b) presence

c) appearance

d) attendance

216
Q

I haven’t seen her for ….. that I’ve forgotten what she looks like.

a) a such long time

b) so long

c) such a long

d) a so long time

A

I haven’t seen her for ….. that I’ve forgotten what she looks like.

a) a such long time

b) so long

c) such a long

d) a so long time

217
Q

30.I had a temperature last night. I couldn’t stop …… all night long!

a) shaken

b) tremble

c) shivering

d) shiver

A

30.I had a temperature last night. I couldn’t stop …… all night long!

a) shaken

b) tremble

c) shivering

d) shiver

218
Q

……….I was really tired, I couldn’t get to sleep. I kept thinking about my problems.

a) However

b) In spite of

c) Even though

d) Even

A

……….I was really tired, I couldn’t get to sleep. I kept thinking about my problems.

a) However

b) In spite of

c) Even though

d) Even

219
Q
  1. Do you think you’ll………. this job ten years from now?

a) still be doing

b) still do

c) be doing still

d) do still

A
  1. Do you think you’ll………. this job ten years from now?

a) still be doing

b) still do

c) be doing still

d) do still

220
Q
  1. Females usually nurture their cubs in wildlife.

a) Female animals always feed their offspring

b) Female animals usually take care of their babies.

c) Female animals usually feed from their babies.

d) Female animals find the food.

A
  1. Females usually nurture their cubs in wildlife.

a) Female animals always feed their offspring

b) Female animals usually take care of their babies.

c) Female animals usually feed from their babies.

d) Female animals find the food.

221
Q
  1. The shooting went on for a while until dusk.

a) They were filming all the night.

b) They were killing people until it was daylight.

c) They were filming through the evening.

d) They were filming in the morning.

A
  1. The shooting went on for a while until dusk.

a) They were filming all the night.

b) They were killing people until it was daylight.

c) They were filming through the evening.

d) They were filming in the morning.

222
Q

12.-Would you …… the door, please? -There’s a terrible draught.

a) remind closing

b) remember closing

c) mind to close

d) mind closing

A

12.-Would you …… the door, please? -There’s a terrible draught.

a) remind closing

b) remember closing

c) mind to close

d) mind closing

223
Q
  1. He liked his work ….. it was badly paid.

a) however

b) even though

c) even

d) in spite of

A
  1. He liked his work ….. it was badly paid.

a) however

b) even though

c) even

d) in spite of

224
Q
  1. It was a stupid thing to say. I realize that now. I wish I …… it.

a) haven’t said

b) wouldn’t have said

c) didn’t say

d) hadn’t said.

A
  1. It was a stupid thing to say. I realize that now. I wish I …… it.

a) haven’t said

b) wouldn’t have said

c) didn’t say

d) hadn’t said.

225
Q
  1. -Do you know where ….. gone?

-No, sorry. I’ve no idea

a) has Frank

b) is Frank

c) Frank is

d) Frank’s

A
  1. -Do you know where ….. gone?

-No, sorry. I’ve no idea

a) has Frank

b) is Frank

c) Frank is

d) Frank’s

226
Q
  1. The band was hired for a two-hour… on television

a) play

b) gig

c) crowed

d) live

A
  1. The band was hired for a two-hour… on television

a) play

b) gig

c) crowed

d) live

227
Q

…..studying at university, I met some nice people.

a) During

b) For

c) While

d) In

A

…..studying at university, I met some nice people.

a) During

b) For

c) While

d) In

228
Q
  1. She promised she …. never cheat again.

a) would

b) won’t

c) will

d) wouldn’t

A
  1. She promised she …. never cheat again.

a) would

b) won’t

c) will

d) wouldn’t

229
Q
  1. They had far …. problems than they expected

a) a lot

b) fewer

c) few

d) less

A
  1. They had far …. problems than they expected

a) a lot

b) fewer

c) few

d) less

230
Q
  1. My grandparents had a happy ….. for over 50 years.

a) wedding

b) live

c) couple

d) marriage

A
  1. My grandparents had a happy ….. for over 50 years.

a) wedding

b) live

c) couple

d) marriage

231
Q
  1. There is a new ……. working at the local swimming pool.

a) lifeguard

b) bodyguard

c) lifesaver

d) lifejacket

A
  1. There is a new …….working at the local swimming pool.

a) lifeguard

b) bodyguard

c) lifesaver

d) lifejacket

232
Q
  1. You’re so selfish. It’s ……. that you’re not the only person in the world.

a) time you realise

b) time you realised

c) now hour you realise

d) now the your you realise

A
  1. You’re so selfish. It’s ……. that you’re not the only person in the world.

a) time you realise

b) time you realised

c) now hour you realise

d) now the your you realise

233
Q
  1. Things aren’t going well for us at the moment. We’re having quite ….. actually

a) few problems

b) some problems

c) a few problems

d) a few of problems

A
  1. Things aren’t going well for us at the moment. We’re having quite ….. actually

a) few problems

b) some problems

c) a few problems

d) a few of problems

234
Q

This vase is really valuable. In fact I’m afraid …….it in case I break it.

a) of touching

b) that I touch

c) to touch

d) from touching

A

This vase is really valuable. In fact I’m afraid it …….it in case I break it.

a) of touching

b) that I touch

c) to touch

d) from touching

235
Q
  1. After………… I was taken to the police station.

a) to be arrested

b) I was arrested

c) I was arresting

d) of being arrested

A
  1. After………… I was taken to the police station.

a) to be arrested

b) I was arrested

c) I was arresting

d) of being arrested

236
Q
  1. The little girl stumbles on words when she’s with her older sister.

a) She reads perfectly.

b) She gets stuck when reading.

c) She reads out loud.

d) She fells down when reading.

A
  1. The little girl stumbles on words when she’s with her older sister.

a) She reads perfectly.

b) She gets stuck when reading.

c) She reads out loud.

d) She fells down when reading.

237
Q
  1. His mother prevented him from yelling at night.

a) His mother stopped him yelling.

b) His mother suggested him not to yell.

c) His mother advertised him

d) His mother advised him not to yell.

A
  1. His mother prevented him from yelling at night.

a) His mother stopped him yelling.

b) His mother suggested him not to yell.

c) His mother advertised him

d) His mother advised him not to yell

238
Q

They …………. the solution to the problem.

a) found soon

b) soon found

c) found early

d) early found

A

They …………. the solution to the problem.

a) found soon

b) soon found

c) found early

d) early found

239
Q

My father has been out of … for seven months.

a) job

b) work

c) employment

d) working

A

My father has been out of … for seven months.

a) job

b) work

c) employment

d) working

240
Q
  1. If you don’t eat properly, you won’t have the … to face the day.

a) fort

b) strong

c) strength

d) force

A
  1. If you don’t eat properly, you won’t have the … to face the day.

a) fort

b) strong

c) strength

d) force

241
Q

Why do you blame me for everything …. goes wrong?

a) it

b) that

c) what

d) who

A

Why do you blame me for everything …. goes wrong?

a) it

b) that

c) what

d) who

242
Q
  1. I………….. you a pleasant stay in our city.

a) wish

b) want

c) desire

d) hope

A
  1. I………….. you a pleasant stay in our city.

a) wish

b) want

c) desire

d) hope

243
Q
  1. We saw a tremendous blaze coming from the 4th floor.

a) There was an intense smell coming from the 4th floor.

b) We saw a bright light on the roof.

c) The 4th floor was on fire.

d) There was a wind gust coming from the 4th floor.

A
  1. We saw a tremendous blaze coming from the 4th floor.

a) There was an intense smell coming from the 4th floor.

b) We saw a bright light on the roof.

c) The 4th floor was on fire.

d) There was a wind gust coming from the 4th floor.

244
Q
  1. Mary’s knowledge about minerals was scarce.

a) She knew a lot about minerals.

b) She was interested in learning about minerals.

c) She was a leading light in minerals.

d) She lacked knowledge about minerals.

A
  1. Mary’s knowledge about minerals was scarce.

a) She knew a lot about minerals.

b) She was interested in learning about minerals.

c) She was a leading light in minerals.

d) She lacked knowledge about minerals.

245
Q

We’re not doing anything…… the weekend. Why don’t you come and see us?

a) over

b) during

c) throughout

d) by

A

We’re not doing anything…… the weekend. Why don’t you come and see us?

a) over

b) during

c) throughout

d) by

246
Q
  1. My brother inherited my father’s baldness but I didn’t.

a) I’m weaker than my brother.

b) My father didn’t have a lot of hair.

c) My father gave my brother his fortune.

d) I’m braver than my brother

A
  1. My brother inherited my father’s baldness but I didn’t.

a) I’m weaker than my brother.

b) My father didn’t have a lot of hair.

c) My father gave my brother his fortune.

d) I’m braver than my brother

247
Q

……you don’t want to come with us, you’ll have to stay with your grandparents.

a) Whereas

b) However

c) While

d) Since

A

……you don’t want to come with us, you’ll have to stay with your grandparents.

a) Whereas

b) However

c) While

d) Since

248
Q
  1. Frank and Bill both applied for the job. ……… was successful although both had the right qualifications.

a) Neither

b) None

c) Not one or other

d) Neither one nor another

A
  1. Frank and Bill both applied for the job. ……… was successful although both had the right qualifications.

a) Neither

b) None

c) Not one or other

d) Neither one nor another

249
Q

-You…….. like to look over these papers if you have time.
-Yes, just leave them on my desk, please

a) might

b) should

c) ought to

d) could

A

-You…….. like to look over these papers if you have time.
-Yes, just leave them on my desk, please

a) might

b) should

c) ought to

d) could

250
Q

All right, then you try to fix the TV! But…… what you re doing.

a) I hope you know

b) I’m hoping you know

c) I hope you knew

d) I wish you knew

A

All right, then you try to fix the TV! But…… what you re doing.

a) I hope you know

b) I’m hoping you know

c) I hope you knew

d) I wish you knew

251
Q

17.I inherited my father’s boldness but my brother didn’t.

a) I’m weaker than my brother.

b) My father gave me his fortune.

c) I’m braver than my brother.

d) My father didn’t have a lot of hair.

A

17.I inherited my father’s boldness but my brother didn’t.

a) I’m weaker than my brother.

b) My father gave me his fortune.

c) I’m braver than my brother.

d) My father didn’t have a lot of hair.

252
Q

I climbed the slippery stairs with great care…….. I nearly fell twice.

a) Even though

b) Even thus

c) Thus

d) Even so

A

I climbed the slippery stairs with great care…….. I nearly fell twice.

a) Even though

b) Even thus

c) Thus

d) Even so

253
Q

-Do you ever wish………. you to university? -Yes, but my parents couldn’t afford it.

a) went

b) would go

c) were going

d) had gone

A

-Do you ever wish …… you to university? -Yes, but my parents couldn’t afford it.

a) went

b) would go

c) were going

d) had gone

254
Q
  1. She suggested …… to lunch on Sunday.

a) us to come

b) us that we come

c) to us that we should come

d) to us our coming

A
  1. She suggested …… to lunch on Sunday.

a) us to come

b) us that we come

c) to us that we should come

d) to us our coming

255
Q

Will you be home late tonight?

-I’m afraid…… .The meeting won’t start until 6.

a) so

b) it’s so

c) of it

d) that’s it

A

Will you be home late tonight?

-I’m afraid….. .The meeting won’t start until 6.

a) so

b) it’s so

c) of it

d) that’s it

256
Q

I ………. endless problems with that car the whole ten years I owned it.

a) had

b) was having

c) have had

d) had had

A

I ………. endless problems with that car the whole ten years I owned it.

a) had

b) was having

c) have had

d) had had

257
Q
  1. Fiona, …… students, often works late.

a) as most

b) like most

c) like the most of the

d) as the most of the

A
  1. Fiona, …… students, often works late.

a) as most

b) like most

c) like the most of the

d) as the most of the

258
Q
  1. I didn’t expect……..you here. You’ve never accepted any of my invitations before.

a) seeing

b) to see

c) that I see

d) my seeing

A
  1. I didn’t expect……..you here. You’ve never accepted any of my invitations before.

a) seeing

b) to see

c) that I see

d) my seeing

259
Q
  1. We need someone who is a good engineer as well as an efficient manager. In my opinion, this candidate is ….

a) neither

b) none

c) not one or other

d) neither one nor other

A
  1. We need someone who is a good engineer as well as an efficient manager. In my opinion, this candidate is ….

a) neither

b) none

c) not one or other

d) neither one nor other

260
Q
  1. What a coincidence this is! It’s so strange that you ….. be staying in the same hotel as us.

a) should

b) must

c) ought to

d) can

A
  1. What a coincidence this is! It’s so strange that you ….. be staying in the same hotel as us.

a) should

b) must

c) ought to

d) can

261
Q
  1. Release this man. There ……. against him.

a) is no evidence

b) is no proof

c) are no evidences

d) are no proofs

A
  1. Release this man. There ……. against him.

a) is no evidence

b) is no proof

c) are no evidences

d) are no proofs

262
Q
  1. …….. I studied a lot, I failed

a) However

b) Thus

c) Even though

d) As

A
  1. …….. I studied a lot, I failed

a) However

b) Thus

c) Even though

d) As

263
Q
  1. She was able to …….. more recent tan mine. my argument effectively by quoting statistics that were

a) counter

b) retaliate

c) reciprocate

d) confront

A
  1. She was able to …….. more recent tan mine. my argument effectively by quoting statistics that were

a) counter

b) retaliate

c) reciprocate

d) confront

264
Q
  1. The US opposed the granting of extra aid………….wasted.

a) lest it be

b) least it should be

c) less it be

d) though it be

A
  1. The US opposed the granting of extra aid………….wasted.

a) lest it be

b) least it should be

c) less it be

d) though it be

265
Q
  1. In this instance, there is some disagreement …… international law. Dubai is in breach of

a) as to whether

b) whether

c) as if

d) as whether or not

A
  1. In this instance, there is some disagreement …… international law. Dubai is in breach of

a) as to whether

b) whether

c) as if

d) as whether or not

266
Q

Three candidates will be short listed for the post, but we do not know…….

a) whom

b) those

c) which

d) what ones

A

Three candidates will be short listed for the post, but we do not know…….

a) whom

b) those

c) which

d) what ones

267
Q
  1. A lot of… get off the train every working morning in Paddington Station

al pedestrians

b) civilians

c) commuters

d) passers by

A
  1. A lot of… get off the train every working morning in Paddington Station

al pedestrians

b) civilians

c) commuters

d) passers by

268
Q
  1. -Where are we going to get the money?

-Desmond will lend us a few pounds…………….. he’s been paid

a) so long

b) whereas

c) notwithstanding

d) provided

A
  1. -Where are we going to get the money?

-Desmond will lend us a few pounds…………….. he’s been paid

a) so long

b) whereas

c) notwithstanding

d) provided