FOURTH QUARTER

CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH
PRACTICE 1

Is there any more rice?

It's not the right time.

1. Could you tell me your

surname?
Would you like me to spell
it?
Do you like my family
name?
How do I say that?

12. That's my coat over

there.
Will you take it off?
No, you haven't!
Here you are.

2. This plant looks dead.

It's in the garden.
It only needs some water.
It's sleeping.
3. I hope it doesn't rain.
Of course not.
Will it be wet?
So do I.
4. Are you going to come
inside soon?
For ever.
Not long.
In a minute.
5. Who gave you this book,
Lucy?
I bought it.
For my birthday.
My uncle was.
6. Shall we go out for pizza
tonight?
I know that.
It's very good.
I'm too tired.
7. Do you mind if I come
too?
That's fine!
I'd like to.
I don't know if I can.
8. There's someone at the
door.
Can I help you?
Well, go and answer it then.
He's busy at the moment.
9. How much butter do I
need for this cake?
I'd like one.
I'll use some.
I'm not sure.
10. How long are you here
for?
Since last week.
Ten days ago.
Till tomorrow.
11. Have you guys had
enough to eat?
That's all right.

13. Let's go by bus.

The train was expensive.
We'll buy a ticket.
It'll take too long.
14. Do you know my
brother Charlie?
Sorry, he's not here.
I don't think I do.
I know.
15. Would you like some ice
in your drink or not?
I hope so.
Yes, I shall.
I don't mind.
16. I hope I haven't ...... you
any trouble by changing the
arrangements.
put
caused
made
done
17. The floor is wet: don't
run or you might ...... !
stoop
spill
slip
spin
18. When you come to my
house, ...... your camera
with you.
take
show
fetch
bring
19. Paul arrived at the
shop ....... as the manager
was closing for the day.
even
just
still
right
20. I would ...... to stay at
home and relax for a
change.
rather
better
prefer
enjoy
21. Is there ...... of food for
everyone?

adequate
enough
sufficient
plenty
22. Lily says she's happy at
school but she's ......
complaining.
rarely
sometimes
always
often
23. ...... the step when you
go in.
Consider
Mind
Attend
Look
24. ...... stay the night if it's
too difficult to get home.
At all costs
By all means
In all
On the whole
25. No ...... Hannah is
happy when you think how
many prizes she has won
recently.
surprise
problem
question
wonder
26. Bleach and dish soap
are examples of .........
solutions.
polishing
brushing
cleaning
sweeping
27. A ......... is a longhandled cleaning tool. It
has a brush on one end and
it's used to sweep dirt and
debris off of a floor.
trowel
broom
shovel
pick axe
28. A ......... can be found in
the ocean. It soaks up
water and is used to clean
dishes and surfaces.
shovel
broom
sponge
mop
29. People add ......... soap
to their washing machines
in order to clean their
clothes.
shower
car
saddle
laundry

30. A ......... buster is a

small vacuum that can suck
up and remove dirt from
small places.
moss nonflowering plant
ant
spore inactive bacterium

9. According to
Richard's ...... the train
leaves at 7 o'clock.
opinion
advice
knowledge
information

(singular)

dust

ENGLISH PRACTICE TEST 2

1. When can we meet
again?
When are you free?
It was two days ago.
Can you help me?
2. My aunt is going to stay
with me.
How do you do?
How long for?
How was it?
3. When do you study?
at school
in the evenings
in the library
4. Would you prefer
lemonade or orange juice?
Have you got anything
else?
If you like.
Are you sure about that?
5. Let's have dinner now.
You aren't eating.
There aren't any.
Tom isn't here yet
6. The snow was ......
heavily when I left the
house.
dropping
landing
falling
descending
7. I can't find my keys
anywhere - I ...... have left
them at work.
can
must
ought
would
8. When a car pulled out in
front of her, Jane did well
not to ...... control of her
bicycle.
miss
lose
fail
drop

10. When you stay in a

country for some time you
get used to the
people's ...... of life.
habit
way
custom
system
11. The builders are ......
good progress with the new
house.
getting
making
taking
doing
12. She is now taking a
more positive ...... to her
studies and should do well.
attitude
manner
style
behaviour
13. My father ...... his new
car for two weeks now.
has had
is having
had
has
14. What differences are
there ...... the English
spoken in the UK and the
English spoken in the US?
among
beside
with
between
15. At 6 p.m. I started to
get angry with him because
he was late ......
as usual.
typically.
usually.
in
general.
16. ...... you get your
father's permission, I'll take
you skiing next weekend.
Although
Provided
As
Unless
17. A local company has
agreed to ...... the school
team with football shirts.
contribute
supply
give
produce
18. I really enjoy stories
that are ...... in the distant
future.
found
set

put
placed
19. That old saucepan will
come in ...... when we go
camping.
convenient
fitting
handy
suitable
20. Anyone ...... after the
start of the play is not
allowed in until the interval.
arrives
has arrived
arriving
arrived
21. I didn't ...... driving
home in the storm so I
stayed overnight in a hotel.
want
prefer
fancy
desire
22. The judge said that
those prepared to...... in
crime must be ready to
suffer the consequences.
involve
undertake
enlist
engage
23. Marianne seemed to
take ...... at my comments
on her work.
annoyance offence
indignation insult
24. You should not have a
dog if you are not ...... to
look after it.
prepared
arranged
decided
adapted
25. The farmhouse was so
isolated that they had to
generate their own
electricity ......
current.
grid.
power.
supply.
26. A paper ......... is used to
wipe surfaces. This is a
thick piece of paper that
can absorb liquids.
towel
mop
pillow
broom
27. A ......... towel is a small
towel that is used to dry
dishes.
beach
bath
dish
bright

28. A ......... is an old piece

of cloth that is used to dust
furniture and/or wipe down
messy surfaces.
crop duster
tooth brush
rag
brush

29. A ......... brush is a

strong, bristled brush that
is used to clean dirty floors.
scrub
rinse
wipe
soak

30. You can squirt cleaning

solution over a large,
surface area if you put the
solution into a ......... bottle.
spread
paint push
spray