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TEST 1I. Put one correct word in each gap.1. ‘Where do you …………….. from Janice?’ ‘I live in Birmingham.’2. I must ask someone to help me …………….. my maths homework.3. If you need me, just call me and I’ll be there as …………….. as possible.4. Michael isn’t more experienced …………….. I am but he earns more money.5. Maybe …………….. the future people will live on other planets.6. It was raining hard …………….. we were driving back home.7. The children are already …………….. forward to summer holidays.8. Isn’t it …………….. time you started revising for your examinations?9. This is the most beautiful place I have …………….. been to.10. Children, don’t forget to …………….. your teeth before going to bed.II. Put the words in the correct form.1. We don’t let our children play with the neighbour’s dog. We think it’s DANGER…………………… .2. ‘Look at Cindy. Isn’t she …………………… dressed?’ ‘Indeed. She is.’ PRETTY3. The …………………… of our students can speak foreign languages. MAJOR4. Thank you for your …………………… to the party. We enjoyed every INVITEmoment spent with you.5. If your plane is late, we’ll wait at the airport till your …………………… . ARRIVE6. Tom’s got a …………………… heart. His girlfriend left him yesterday. BREAK7. Have you made a ………………….. yet? Are you going with us or DECIDEstaying at home?8. There was a lot of …………………… in the classroom when we played LAUGHa practical joke on our teacher.9. Mr Robson knows a lot about plants and flowers. He’s worked as a GARDEN…………………… for over twenty years.10. Don’t be so …………………… boy. Your turn will come. PATIENTIII. Write in the correct words.1. ‘Why is Steven so worried?’ ‘I’m afraid he has _ _ i _ _ d the maths exam.’2. Last week, Greg and I had a terrible _ u _ _ r _ _ . I called him a fool and hesaid that I was a witch. We haven’t spoken since that time.3. I never take much _ _ g _ _ g _ with me when I go on a trip. Just some cleanunderwear and a few T-shirts and my toiletries, of course.4. Jackie says if he had a lot of money, he would _ _ _ n _ it on sweets.5. Could I have another _ _ e _ _ of the cheese cake, please? It’s so delicious.6

6. Look what you’ve done! You’ve scratched your father’s car. He’s going to be very_ _ g _ _ with you when he learns about it.7. I asked for an apple pie but _ _ s _ _ a _ of it the waiter brought me a scone.8. Fortunately, all the passengers of the sinking ferry _ a _ _ g _ d to escapebefore it went under water.9. I wish we hadn’t come too late to the cinema. Then, we wouldn’t have had to sit inthe first _ o _ .10. You may _ h _ _ _ these old rusty tools away. They’re absolutely useless.IV. Choose the correct answer.1. Your clothes are all wet. …………….. them off and dry them over the fire.a) Put b) Make c) Take d) Wear2. My friends …………….. me a surprise by bringing me flowers and gifts on mybirthday.a) gave b) did c) fulfilled d) caused3. Professor Wilson is respected for his great …………….. of ancient civilisations.a) skill b) knowledge c) intelligence d) education4. The red tie doesn’t …………….. well with the green shirt. I think you should put onthe grey one.a) run b) drive c) walk d) go5. Nobody likes Agatha. She always …………….. about her rich family.a) enjoys b) boasts c) praises d) admires6. It …………….. to me that Mark doesn’t love me any more. He’s always smilingat other girls.a) seems b) views c) understands d) observes7. Storks are known to build their nests on roofs and chimneys where they…………….. eggs and bring up their young ones.a) lay b) settle c) plant d) rest8. I’ve shown you all the most interesting historical places in the city ……………..for the old town square. This you will see tomorrow.a) apart b) instead c) except d) besides9. These cakes and cookies look so delicious. They make my …………….. water.a) tongue b) lips c) throat d) mouth10. We were …………….. not to touch anything in the museum.a) said b) told c) spoken d) talked7

TEST 2I. Put one correct word in each gap.1. You can depend …………….. John. He will never let you down.2. ‘…………….. you like me to show you round the house?’ ‘Yes, please.’3. Peter’s very shy. He always …………….. red when a girl comes up to talk to him.4. What …………….. me happy is the fact that I have a big loving family.5. ‘Who does this farm …………….. to?’ ‘It’s mine.’6. …………….. I went to live abroad, I would certainly miss my family and my friends.7. This old wooden church was built by the local people many centuries ……………. .8. Brian Dodson, …………….. mother teaches me French, is my best friend.9. Chuck doesn’t have any brothers or sisters. He is an …………….. child.10. How about …………….. a photo of the castle ruins? It will look great against thesetting sun.II. Put the words in the correct form.1. There’s no …………………… between these two paintings. They DIFFERlook the same.2. Will you …………………… leave the room while I’m taking off my KINDclothes?3. Our school theatre is giving a public …………………… of Romeo PERFORMand Juliet tomorrow. I’m playing the part of Romeo.4. The negotiations will continue until a mutual …………………… is AGREEreached.5. Deborah spent all her …………………… years at her grandparents’ CHILDin the countryside.6. We didn’t like our stay in the hotel. The service were veryFRIEND…………………… toward us. Almost rude.7. ‘What shall I do with these old paint brushes?’ ‘Throw them away. USEThey are …………………… .’8. You didn’t get a point because your answer was …………………… . CORRECT9. There is every …………………… that the north road will be jammed. POSSIBLEWe advise you to take the M5.10. The management’s decision to lower the wages caused a lot of ANGRY…………………… among the factory workers.III. Write in the correct words.1. My _ _ _ n _ of view is completely different from yours. I disagree with you.2. Maybe your sister will _ e _ _ us some cash if we promise to give it back soon.8

3. It’s a miracle that all the passengers _ _ _ v _ _ _ d the rail accident. A few ofthem had broken ribs and legs but most of them had just bruises.4. Mandy’s hair is not curly. It’s _ _ r _ _ _ h _ .5. The invitation to the Presidential Palace and the meeting with the President hasbeen the most memorable _ _ e _ _ in my life so far.6. Let me think before I make a _ _ o _ _ _ . I think I will buy the white dress.Or maybe the black skirt. I don’t know myself.7. Look at those clouds. It’s _ _ k _ _ y to rain in the afternoon. We’d better takeour umbrellas.8. This vacuum cleaner is rather expensive but the high quality of work is its biggest_ _ v _ _ _ a _ _ .9. In this strategic game, you have several military missions to _ _ _ r _ out. Noneof them is easy, though.10. You may not take part in the discussion. You are not a _ _ m _ _ r of the club.IV. Choose the correct answer.1. What he says doesn’t …………….. true to me. I don’t trust this man.a) hear b) sound c) voice d) express2. In the end, we didn’t go down the cave. My friends got cold …………….. .a) feet b) toes c) knees d) legs3. Don’t worry, Mike. Take it …………….. . Things will get better soon.a) loose b) easy c) smooth d) soft4. You are allowed to …………….. jokes on people on April Fool’s Day.a) fulfil b) set c) play d) form5. I’ve heard this song a thousand times. I know it by …………….. .a) memory b) soul c) brain d) heart6. You should always …………….. attention to what your teachers say.a) lend b) put c) serve d) pay7. The final scene of the film was so heart-breaking that Diane couldn’t ……………..crying.a) leave b) rid c) help d) miss8. We’ve bought a small plot of land in the country. We’re going to ……………..vegetables there.a) grow b) develop c) rise d) design9. Last night, Jimmy and Carol quarrelled a bit but they …………….. it up after a fewminutes.a) made b) found c) brought d) turned10. ‘The phone in the hall is ringing.’ ‘Don’t bother. I’ll …………….. it up.’a) get b) take c) look d) pick9

TEST 3I. Put one correct word in each gap.1. This milk smells sour. It must have …………….. off.2. I prefer reading thrillers …………….. romances.3. …………….. rid of the snake. I won’t let you keep dangerous animals at home.4. My father always starts his lunch with soup and …………….. do I.5. This crossword puzzle is very hard …………….. do.6. Why didn’t you ask anyone …………….. help? You’ve wasted so much time tryingto repair the car by yourself.7. I’m not interested in watching any more of the film. I’m …………….. up with it.8. If you let me …………….. a look at the engine, I may tell you what is wrong with it.9. Tom and Jerry are twin brothers but they differ …………….. each other a lot.10. I love summer. It’s my favourite …………….. .II. Put the words in the correct form.1. I think my Volvo is much safer in …………………… with your Fiat. COMPARE2. You should give up so much …………………… food and start eating FATmore fruit and vegetables if you want to be slim.3. We haven’t packed everything in the car yet. There’s still my diving EQUIP…………………… that goes in the boot.4. Randolph Fiery was a …………………… lion tamer. He spent all his FEARlife working with lions and other wild cats in the circus.5. The noise, smoke and car exhaust make living conditions in big HEALTHcities very …………………… .6. The music you’ve composed has made a great …………………… IMPRESSon me. You’re a very talented musician.7. Ann says she’s going to leave her family home as soon as she’s 18. DEPENDShe doesn’t want to be …………………… on her parents.8. Simon is a …………………… person. You can trust him. TRUTH9. A stuntman must be very …………………… to perform all these COURAGEdifficult and dangerous tricks.10. The Browns have had a happy …………………… for thirty years. MARRYToday is their anniversary.III. Write in the correct words.1. ‘What time does our train leave?’ ‘I’m not sure. Let’s check it on the_ _ m _ _ _ b _ _ .’2. Karen doesn’t add sugar in coffee. She drinks it _ _ t _ _ _ .10

3. It was inconsiderate of you to _ l _ _ your nose so loudly in the theatre. Youcould have at least waited for the interval.4. I can see you’re feeling low today. I think a little of good music will improve your_ _ o _ .5. Pneumonia used to be a fatal _ _ s _ _ s _ in the past. Now, there’s effectivemedicine to fight it.6. Sam and I have decided to _ _ r _ a flat downtown. We just don’t have enoughmoney to buy one of our own.7. There are a lot of interesting historical places to see in the area. We’re going_ _ g _ _ s _ _ _ _ g tomorrow. I can’t wait to see them all.8. You don’t have to _ _ t _ _ d all the lectures. Choose the ones that you like.9. Andrew’s way of thinking is very _ _ m _ _ a _ to mine. That’s why we neverargue.10. You are not allowed in the pub unless you are _ _ o _ _ - up.IV. Choose the correct answer.1. Jason loves ice hockey. He …………….. up to his favourite players. He’d like to beas good as them.a) sees b) thinks c) looks d) views2. I …………….. our leaving at night when the traffic is still quite light.a) prefer b) suggest c) wish d) vote3. Children, don’t …………….. your father now. He’s writing a very important report.a) interfere b) disturb c) prevent d) abuse4. The media and the politicians …………….. the collapse of the peace talks on theterrorists.a) accuse b) charge c) criticise d) blame5. This is a perfect opportunity. It would be silly not to …………….. advantage of it.a) make b) take c) benefit d) reach6. After watching your photographs, I’m …………….. for visiting Thailand myself.a) eager b) interested c) keen d) obsessed7. ‘What does VIP …………….. for?’ ‘Very Important Person.’a) stand b) sit c) lie d) run8. I was scared …………….. when I saw the big dog running straight onto me.a) tight b) firm c) tough d) stiff9. While Mr Harris is away, Ms Jackson is in …………….. of everything in the office.a) rule b) charge c) head d) care10. This time, the pickpocket was caught ……………..-handed and was sent to prison.a) black b) green c) red d) white11