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NO. DETALLE DE LA OPCIONES DE

PREGUNTA PREGUNTA RESPUESTA
a). jacket
b). ball
1 You need these if you do not see very well.
c). glasses
d). car
a). by underground
b). on underground
2 He goes to his guitar lessons....
c). with underground
d). in underground
a). Always he arrives at 2:30
b). He arrives at always 2:30
3 He goes to his guitar lessons....
c). He always arrives at 2:30
d). He always at 2:30 arrives
a). on Saturday afternoons
b). in Saturday afternoons
4 I have Flamenco classes
c). at Saturday afternoons
d). by Saturday afternoons
a). for getting
b). to get
5 We have to go to the supermarket..... some bread and milk.
c). to getting
d). for to get
a). wasnt nobody
b). was anybody
6 The party was a disaster. There ..... there!
c). was nobody
d). was somebody
a). new
b). newest
7 Jason's car is ..than John's.
c). more new
d). newer
a). multiplied
b). added
8 Two .. from five is three.
c). subtracted
d). divided
Jane: What does Jacob look like? a). is short and has blond hair
Jack: He ... b). likes to watch TV
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c). always comes to class late
d). has two sisters and a brother
Jack: Is this your notebook? a). write
Jane: Yes, I use it ..new words in class. b). wrote
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c). to writing
d). for writing

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Jack: May I have a cigarette? a). any

Jane: I'm sorry. I don't have.. ... b). some
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c). more
d). both
Jack: Do you wear glasses? a). read
Jane: Yes, I use them ... b). reading
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c). will read
d). to read
Jack: Do you and Mark go to the movies often? a). seldom
Jane: No, we ..go to the movies. We see only one or two
b). often
13 movies a year.
c). usually
d). never
Paul and John talked about their classes. Paul's class is
a). counted
interesting, and John's class is boring.
14 They .. their classes. b). compared
c). understood
d). drew
Jack: Do you like the blue tie or the green tie? a). some
Jane: I like.. of them. b). other
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c). both
d). that
Jack: Do you watch TV every evening? a). never
Jane: Yes, I..watch TV after dinner. b). usually
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c). seldom
d). don't
a). the cleanest
b). more clean
17 Pvt Jones has.. room in the barracks.
c). cleaner
d). cleaning
a). next to
b). below
18 I sat.. a tall man at the movies. I didn't see the show.
c). in back of
d). in front of
a). enough
b). out
19 In the city, buildings are
c). everywhere
d). downstairs
a). at
b). on
20 The soldiers eat.. the mess hall.
c). under
d). between

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Joe works in a new building downtown. His office is small, but
a). desk
he likes it. He has a lot of photos on his desk.
21 The underlined word is the same as.. b). new building
c). downtown
d). his office
a). common
b). famous
22 I can't walk. My new shoes are very..
c. quick
d). tight
a). grandfather
b). nephew
23 My father's brother is my.
c). cousin
d). uncle
a). does
b). doing
24 Matt finished.. his homework at 6 o'clock.
c). did
d). do
a). Until
b). After
25 Bob took a picture,..he put film in his camera.
c). While
d). Before
a). cashier
b). driver
26 His tooth hurts. He's going to see a.. today.
c). dentist
d). writer
a). out of order
b). in a hurry
27 I can't make a call on this phone. It's..
c). in the back
d). at fault
a). were supposed
b). be supposed to
28 They.. arrive at noon, but the plane was late.
c). supposed to
d). were supposed to
Ann: .did Joe drive yesterday? a). What time
Bob: He drove 300 miles. b). How often
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c). With whom
d). How far
a). secretary
b). neighbor
30 Sara lives in the house next to mine. She's my..
c). parent
d). boss

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Ann: What is the temperature today? a). I'm

31 Bob: 75 degrees. b) There's
c) What's
d) It's
Ann: Bob, have you met Jim? a). I'm getting married.
Bob: . b). I'm going shopping
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c). It's nice to meet you.
d). Sure, you can have it.
a). change
b). Changed
33 Were you pleased.. jobs?
c). changing
d). to change
Ann: Can you give Tom a message? a). to give
Bob: Yes, I can. b). give to
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Jim: What did Ann ask you? c). give
Bob: She asked me.. Tom a message. d). giving
a). to get
b). get to
35 Do you remember how.. downtown?
c). getting
d). get
a). to open
b). opening
36 The store.. at 8:00 tomorrow morning.
c). opens
d). open
a). not able
b). not be able
37 Bob.. do 50 sit-ups.
c). not able to
d). is not able to
a). pleasant
b). polite
38 Ted doesn't have a wife. He's ..
c). stuck
d). single
Ann: Can you fix the faucet? a). wrench
Bob: Yes, but I need a.. b). trunk
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c). dryer
d). knob
Ann: Take the tools to Peter. a). takes
Bob: Okay. b). taking
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Jim: What did she say? c). to take
Bob: She said.. the tools to Peter. d). is taking

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Ann: ..you answer the phone, please? a). May

41 Bob: Yes, I can do that. b). Would
c). Must
d). Should
a). go shopping
b). get married
42 Joe and Sue want to be husband and wife. They'll..
c). do us a favor
d). introduce us
Janice was busy Saturday. First, she went to the commissary to
buy food for next week. After that, she washed her car. Then,
a). buying groceries
she played tennis. Saturday evening she went to dinner and
43 saw a good movie.
The topic is . b). Janice's Saturday
c). playing tennis
d). a good movie
There are students from many different countries in my English
class. Some are in the military, and some are civilians. I have
three friends in class. Lee is from Korea, Paul is from Mexico, a). Some students are civilians.
and Martin is from France. We like to speak English on the
44 weekend.
The main idea is b). Some students are in the military.
c). My class has students from different
countries.
d). The students speak English at home.
a) There is
b) there isnt
45 _ _ _ _ _ any Grocery stores nearby?
c) is there
d) are there
a) much
b) often
46 How _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ computers are there in class?
c) many
d) far
a) between
b) in front
47 The computer is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ the book.
c) in
d) next to
a) in
b) on
48 There isnt any milk _ _ _ _ _ the jar.
c) at
d) for
a) have got
49 You _ _ _ _ _ _ a son. b) has got
c) s got

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d) hasnt got
a) when
b) whose
50 _ _ _ _ _ book is that?
c) whom
d) why
a) the
b) this
51 _ _ _ _ _ are my keys.
c) these
d) that
a) their
b) her
52 Johns got a baby _ _ _ _ _ name is Lizbeth.
c) his
d) our
a) is
b) do
53 _ _ _ _ _ he have eggs for breakfast?
c) does
d) are
a) would
b) do
54 What _ _ _ _ _ you like for dessert?
c) does
d) are
a) far
b) often
55 How _ _ _ _ _ does he buys clothes?
c) well
d) long
a) sometimes
b) once usually
56 They play soccer _ _ _ _ _ .
c) once a week
d) in the right
a) good
b) baby
57 My father is feeling _ _ _ _ _ than yesterday.
c) more bad
d) worse
a) more exciting
b) most exciting
58 The lord of the rings is the _ _ _ _ _ movie Ive ever seen
c) excited
d) more excited
a) not large as
b) as not large as
59 Quito is not _ _ _ _ _ Guayaquil.
c) larger as
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a) was
60 The teacher _ _ _ _ _ to Miami twice. b) has been
c) would be
d) had been
a) is broken
b) has broken
61 John _ _ _ _ _ his leg two days ago.
c) to break
d) broke
a) to wash
b) washed
62 I went to bed after _ _ _ _ _ the dishes.
c) washing
d) wash
a) exercised
b) exercising
63 _ _ _ _ _ is good for you health
c) exercises
d) exercise
a) whose
b) that
64 The book _ _ _ _ _ Im reading is good.
c) where
d) whom
a) grooming
b) soccer
65 Buses in Quito are always _ _ _ _ _ .
c) crowded
d) stink
a) selfishly
b) selfish
66 Tina always behaves _ _ _ _ _ .
c) hunger
d) anger
a) shrimps
b) calling
67 How many _ _ _ _ _ have you got for your birthday?
c) gifts
d) anyone
a) peaceful
b) excite
68 I like this town. Its really _ _ _ _ _ .
c) peace
d) emotional
a) to staying
b) stay
69 My family _ _ _ _ _ in a very nice hotel at the beach.
c) to stays
d) is staying
a) to prefer
70 I _ _ _ _ _ tea to coffee.
b) prefer

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c) preferring
d) prefers
a) whose car you borrowed
b) her car you borrowed
71 Whats the name of the lady _ _ _ _ _ ?
c) which car you borrowed
d) you borrowed her car
a) physics
b) quantities
72 _ _ _ _ _ is the science that studies analysis of data.
c) economy
d) statistics
a) put on
b) get over
73 _ _ _ ____ _ your jacket. Its cold outside.
c) do up
d) call off
a) boring
Jane doesnt enjoy her job. Shes _ _ _ _ _ because she does b) bored
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the same thing all the time c) bore
d) to boring
a) had been rescued
b) has rescued
75 The news said that many people _ _ _ _ _ before the ship sank
c) was rescued
d) are rescuing
a) will do
b) will have done
76 The cake _ _ _ _ _ in a minute.
c) will be done
d) will be doing
a) if we would come
b) even if we come
77 _ _ _ _ _, we wouldnt have missed part of the conference.
c) we come earlier
d) if we had come earlier
a) if you dont study
b) if you studied
78 _ _ _ _ _ , youll flunk the test.
c) if you didnt study
d) if you study
a) was
b) were
79 If I _ _ _ _ _ you, I wouldnt behave that way.
c) had been
d) will be
a) had better
You _ _ _ _ _ do you homework now; otherwise, you wont b) should
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have time c) mustnt
d) ought to

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a) will be
b) had been
81 He told me he _ _ _ _ _ in jail.
c) be
d) is being
a) she will be there
b) she went there
82 She asked me how often _ _ _ _ _ .
c) shes gone there
d) she may not be there
a) to play
b) play
83 Mike remembers _ _ _ _ _ soccer as a child.
c) play
d) playing
a) were here
b) was here
84 Migrants wish they _ _ _ _ _ .
c) has been here
d) would been here
a) rob
b) burglary
85 There was a _ _ _ _ _ in town the other day.
c) burglar alarm
d) streamed
a) in spite
b) despite
86 _ _ _ _ _ his comments, everybody trusts the president.
c) however
d) even though
a) to need
b) shouldnt I need
87 _ _ _ _ _ more help, I could call my neighbor.
c) I have needed
d) I should need
a) to answer
Unless you _ _ _ _ _ all my questions, I cant do anything to b) answering
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help you c) had answered
d) answer
a) didnt agree
b) wouldnt agree
89 If Tina _ _ _ _ _ , would you have gone?
c) hadnt agreed
d) doesnt agree
a) must / have to
b) should / need to
90 To stay alive, people _ _ _ __ breathe oxygen.
c) ought to / shall
d) mustnt / neednt
This movie is boring and too violent. I agree, _ _ _ _ _ a) we will
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leave? b) why dont we

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c) must we
d) why we will
a) she knows him hardly
b) hardly who she knows him
92 Mary is marrying a man _ _ _ _ _ .
c) who him hardly knows
c) she hardly knows
a) upsetting
b) being upset
93 Please forgive me. I didnt mean _ _ _ _ _ you.
c) to upset
d) to be upset
a) unless
b) only if
94 Carla will tutor you in English _ _ _ _ _ you promise to study.
c) whereas
d) even though
a) unless
b) for
95 _ _ _ _ _ she heard the phone ring, she didnt answer it
c) so
d) even though
a) postponed
b) forgotten
96 Did you know that the meeting had to be call off
c) cancelled
d) recorded
a) met by chance
b) accidentally hit
97 We ran across Mary at the market.
c) gave a ride
d) invited
a) get along with others
b) grow up with others
98 its difficult for some veterans to _ _ _ _ _ .
c) boot the others
d) get through with others
a) died
b) gave a recital
99 Janes mother passed away last night.
c) left the house
d) was invited to a party
a) call on
b) close up
100 _ _ _ _ _ the faucet, its leaking.
c) shut off
d) do up
a) have lunch
b) go to school
101 When do your children usually turn in ?
c) come from school
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a) tickled
b) breathless
102 The _ _ _ _ _ boy run upstairs.
c) stacked
d) roaming
a) mixed up
b) thought over
103 I was totally _ _ _ _ _ about the address.
c) meant about
d) blurred off
a) excused
She never _ _ _ _ _ her parent for not having allowed her to go b) pardoned
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to the university. c) forgave
d) acquitted
a) in head
b) by brain
105 These verbs must be learnt _ _ _ _ _ .
c) off memory
d) by heart
a) be jealous
Sandra works so fast that any other one can keep up with b) enhance
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her. c) clutch
d) follow speed
a) criticized
b) executed
107 If orders are carried out, they are _ _ _ _ _ .
c) misunderstood
d) forgotten
a) get away with
b) be prized for
108 You cant rude to anyone and expect to _ _ _ _ _ it forever.
c) be mad at
d) be done with
a) call off them
b) put them into
109 I am fed up with your rude comments. You should _ _ _ _ _ .
c) come off it
d) dry run them
a) prospectus
b) pamphlet
110 Have you asked the university for a copy of their _ _ _ _ _ ?
c) brochure
d) catalogue
a) cheeky
b) sticky
111 A _ _ _ _ _ person is always rude and impolite.
c) steady
d) behold
a) brake
112 To change gears, step on the _ _ _ _ _ pedal first.
b) liner

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c) overtaking
d) clutch
a) grab
b) stumble
113 Please dont _ _ _ _ _ . speak more loudly.
c) mumble
d) mussed
a) has
b) being
114 Arizona .a very dry climate.
c) having
d) with
a) how repeat
One of the least effective ways of storing information is b) repeating
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learning it. c) to repeat
d) repeat
a) written
Strauss finished ..two of his published compositions b) write
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before his tenth birthday. c) to write
d) writing
a) use
Many modern architects insist on .materials native
b) to use
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c) the use
landscape.
d) using
a) coming
Before the Angles and the Saxons ..to England, the b) come
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Iberians had lived there. c) came
d) did come
a) evolve
Representative democracy seemed evolve simultaneously
b) simultaneously
119 during the eighteenth and nineteenth century in Britain,
c) during
Europe, and the United States.
d) The United states
a) Many
Many people have stopped to smoke because they are b) To smoke
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afraid that it may be harmful to their health. c) Because
d) may be
a)
During Jacksons administration, those who did not approve of who
permit common people in the White House were shocked by b) permit
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the presidents insistence that they be invited into the c) were
mansion. d) shocked
a) seen
When Columbus seen the New World, he thought that he had b) thought
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reached the East Indies by way of a Western route. c) had reached
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a) coming
Before the Angles and the Saxons . to England, the b) come
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Iberians had lived there. c) came
d) did come
a) to be able to
By the time a baby has reached his first birthday, he
b) able to
124 should, without the help of an adult, .. sit up or
c) to be able
even stand up.
d) be able to
a) working
After her famous husbands death, Eleanor Roosevelt b) work
125
continued .for peace. c) the working
d) to working
a) has beautiful yellow blossoms
b) beautiful yellow blossoms
126 The Palo Verde tree in spring.
c) having beautiful yellow blossoms
d) with beautiful yellow blossoms
a) would rather living
The great apes, generally peaceful species, in b) would rather live
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groups c) would rather they live
d) would rather lived.
a) seen
When Columbus seen the New World, he thought that he b) thought
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had reached the East Indies by way of a Western route. c) had reached
d) by way
a) their
Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations,
b) flying
129 flying more than three thousand miles to reach their
c) more tan three thousand miles
winter homes.
d) to reach
a) because
Insurance rates are not the same for different people b) they
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because they are not likely have the same risk. c) have
d) the same risk
a) their
Many birds will, in the normal course of their migrations,
b) flying
131 flying more than three thousand miles to reach their winter
c) more than three thousand miles
homes
d) to reach
a) injuries
Many people with spinal cord injuries can, with the help b) help
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of computer implants, recovering some of their mobility. c) recovering
d) their
Although thousands of grizzly bears used to roaming the a) Although
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c) Only a few
d) thousand
a) Are born
Although fraternal twins are born at the same time, they
b) Resembling
134 do not tend resembling each other any more than do
c) Each other
other siblings.
d) than
Some astronomers contend that in ancient times, the Big Horn a) conted
Medicine Wheel, an arrangement of stones in b) Wyoming
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Wyoming, must have serve as sighting points for observations c) Have serve
of the sun. d) sighting
Because doctors are treating more people for skin cancer, it is
a) treating
widely believed that changes in the protective
layers of earths atmosphere must be produce harmful
136 b) believed
effects now.
c) changes
d) must be produce
a) simplify
We need to . the language in this report; it is too complex. b) simple
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- c) simply
d) simplistic
a) children
b) childish
138 In my opinion, her leaving early was a very . thing to do.
c) childishly
d) child
a) publicity
We could call the TV stations and the opening of our new b) public
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store. c) publicize
d) publisher
a) freed
I like my work because I have the to make my own b) freely
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decisions. c) freedom
d) free
a) organizing
Our company believes it is the best to handle the b) organization
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account. c) organizational
d) organize
a) interested
b) interestingly
142 Most meetings are not as as this one was.
c) interest
d) interesting
a) friendship
143 A doctors manner makes patients feel comfortable.
b) friend

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c) friendly
d) friendliness
a) thoughtless
b) thoughtful
144 It was very of the boss to buy us those nice gifts.
c) thoughtfully
d) though
a) light
b) lightened
145 One of your duties will be some typing.
c) lighten
d) lightness
a) really
b) realist
146 She would like a raise, not just a few dollars.
c) real
d) reality
a) like
b) same
147 The task was divided into parts.
c) equal
d) most
a) specially
b) special
148 We were impressed with the recommendations.
c) especial
d) especially
a) hospice
b) hospital
149 Your during our visit has been greatly appreciated.
c) hospitality
d) hospitable
a) ascending
With prices at such a rapid rate, buyers should compare b) increasing
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prices c) enlarging
d) expanding
a) speaker
b) man
151 No one is at fault, according to the company
c) spokesperson
d) teller
a) cooperative
b) contributive
152 Your advice was very .
c) helpful
d) improving
a) duty
b) fee
153 I think the . for his services is high.
c) fine
d) tariff

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a) name
b) identify
154 We have decided to . the company Macrohard, Inc.
c) nominate
d) denominate
a) rightfulness
b) lawfulness
155 Have you checked out the . of that contract?
c) legality
d) authority
a) costly
b) pricey
156 The experience I received being an apprentice was .
c) expensive
d) invaluable
a) Store managers
Store managers receive the cash as a monthly bonus for the b) the cash
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good job they have done. c) monthly bonus
d) the good job
a) A secretary
A secretary told me important file had been left in the lunch b) important file
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room just the other day. c) the lunch room
d) the other day
A The business
The business and traffic have increased in the area surrounding b traffic
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the new construction. c the area
d the new construction
a The part time clerk
The part time clerk in the copy center didnt know how to add b copy center
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a paper to the copy machine. c a paper
d the copy machine
a The supervisor
The supervisor promised the assistant who had the most b the assistant
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seniority that he would get promotion soon. c the most seniority
d promotion soon
a The office supply store
When you go to the office supply store, please pick up pens, b pens
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black ink cartridge, and rubber bands. c black ink cartridge
d rubber bands
a The architects
The architects are sending over floor plans that you saw at b floor plans
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meeting you had last week in the Cantor Building. c meeting
d the Cantor Building
Rabbit is a wonderful dish served in Italian restaurant around a Rabbit is
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c Italian restaurant
d the corner
a report
Wheres report I left on the table next to the TV in the living b on the table
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room? c the TV
d the living room
a the phone rings
Let me know if the phone rings because I am expecting the call b the call
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from a client in the Netherlands. c client
d the Netherlands
a contend
Some astronomers contend that in ancient times, the Big Horn b Wyoming
167 Medicine Wheel, an arrangement of stones in Wyoming,
must have serve as sighting points for observations of the sun. c have serve
d sighting
Because doctors are treating more people for skin cancer, a are treating
it is widely believed that changes in the protective layers b believed
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of earths atmosphere must be produce harmful affects c changes
now. d must be produce
a run
Secretariat run the Kentucky Derby in 1.59 minutes, b setting
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setting a record that has remained unbroken since 1973. c has remained
d since 1973
A develop
If the Normans had not invaded English in the tenth
b developed
170 Century, the English Language . in a very different
c would develop
way.
d would have developed
A that she return to Kansas
In the Wizard of Oz, the wizard could not help Dorothy b return to Kansas
171
. c returning to Kansas
d returned to Kansas
A pays
If teaching .more, fewer teachers would not leave b is paying
172
the profession. c paid
d had paid
A known
The Food and Drug Administration, known as the FDA,
b makes
173 makes grocers and restaurant owners pasteurized all milk
c pasteurized
before selling it.
d selling
Besides his contribution to the field of science, Franklin A his
helped the people of Philadelphia founded an insurance b helped
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company, a hospital, a public library, and a night watch, c founded
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A their
If Baby Geese are hatched in the absence of their mother, they b following
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following the first moving object they see. c moving
d see
A was passed
The Rural Free Delivery Act was passed so that people on b could
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farms could have their mail deliver cheaper and faster. c their
d deliver
A drives
A temporary drivers permit lets the learner drives with b another
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another licensed driver in the car. c licensed
d driver
A Unless complication
Unless complication from the anesthetic, operations to remove b to remove
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the appendix are not considered serious. c are not
d considered serious
A was
If the cerebellum of a pigeon was destroyed, the bird would b destroyed
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not be able to fly. c would not be able
d to fly
a it will boil and escape
b it is boiling and escaping
180 If water is heated to 212 degrees F. ..as steam.
c - it boil and escape
d it would boil and escape
A broken
If a live sponge is broken into pieces, each piece would turn b would turn
181
into a new sponge like the original one. c like
d the original
A will probably go up
b probably go up
182 If services are increased, taxes ..
c probably up
d going up probably
A register
If you dont register before the last day of regular registration, b the last day
183
you paying a late fee. c paying
d a late fee
A he
If American ate fewer foods with sugar and salt, their general b will be
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health ..better. c is
d would be
A drivers
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b speed limit

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c fewer
d occur
A had conquered
According to some historians, if Napoleon had not invaded b would conquer
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Russia, he ..the rest of Europe. c would have conquered
d conquered
A would have
If dinosaurs would have continued roaming the earth, man b roaming
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would have evolved quite differently. c man
d differently
A would experience
If humans were totally deprived of sleep, they b had experienced
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.hallucinations, anxiety, coma, and eventually, death. c would have experience
d experience
A unless they win
Football teams dont play in the Super Bowl championship b but they win
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. either the National or the American Conference c unless they will win
d but to have won
a boys
Usually boys cannot become Boy Scouts unless completed the b become
190
fifth grade. c unless completed
d the fifth grade
a they are left
There are still many examples of Cro-Magnon murals b leaving them
191
in the caves of France and Spain c left
d leave
a thinking
.that Lee Harvey Oswald may not have acted alone in the b to think
192
assassination of President John F. Kennedy. c it is thought
d the thought
a - need added
b need to add
193 Phosphates..to must farm of land in America.
c need to adding
d need to be added
a - From now on
From now on, new buildings in level one earthquake zones in b are to constructed
194 the United States are to constructed to withstand a tremor
without suffering structural damage. c to withstand
d suffering
a file
If more than five thousand dollars in monetary instruments is b filing
195 transported into the United States, a report needs.... with
customs Office c to file
d to be filed

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Because the intestate highway system linking roads across the

a Because
country was built about forty-five years ago, most of
196 the roads in the system now need repaired b was built
c ago
d repaired
a It is believed that
..Giant Ape Man, our biggest and probably one of our first b That it is
197
human ancestors, was just about the size of a male gorilla. c That is believed
d That believing
A learn
People who have very little technical background have b learning
198
..to understand computer language. c learned
d learns
A That it is believed
That it is believed that most of the earthquakes in the world
b most of the earthquakes
199 occur near the youngest mountain ranges, the Himalayas, the
Andes, and the Sierra Nevada c near
d the youngest
Arlington National Cemetery, a memorial area that includes
the mast of the battleship Maine, the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, and the eternal flame at the grave of John F. Kennedy, A includes
is the site where the families of more than 160,000 American
200 veterans have bury their loved ones.
b is
c more than
d have bury
Arlington National Cemetery, a memorial area that includes
the mast of the battleship Maine, the Tomb of the Unknown
Soldier, and the eternal flame at the grave of John F. Kennedy, A includes
is the site where the families of more than 160,000 American
200 veterans have bury their loved ones.
b is
c more than
d have bury
a - however
b although
201 ... she likes coffee, she prefers tea.
c but
d when
a - as we were waiting
b when we waited
202 for the bus, a man with a gun ran out of the bank.
c As soon as we waited
d Until we waited
a- I ever saw
203 It's the best film ------------- . You should go and see it. b- I've ever seen
c- I've never seen
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d- I've already seen

a- when
b- for
204 They went to Australia ---------- a month last summer.
c- last
d- at
a- won't be
b- will be
205 I don't think life ---------- better in the future.
c- be
d- is
a) what she like
b) how is she
206 I haven't heard from Jane for ages. I wonder ----------.
c) how she is
d) how does she
a) us
We're not paying a builder to mend the fireplace. We've b) ourselves
207
decided to do it -----------. c) ourself
d) our own
I always take an umbrella ----------- it rains. a) however
b) despite
208
c) in case
d) as
a) nearly never
We ------------ go out to a restaurant during the week because b) hardly never
209
when we get home from work we're too tired. c) hardly ever
d) ever
a) looks
b) looks like
210 That sofa ------------ comfortable. Can I try it?
c) is like
d) like
a) don't have to
I ------------ be late for work this morning. I've got a lot to do b) couldn't
211
before midday. c) don't
d) mustn't
a) for
b) during
212 They've lived in that house ---------- they were children.
c) since
d) until
a) needs be doing
b) needs done
213 A lot ----------- to the house before we can move in.
c) needs doing
d) needs to do

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a) mend
214 I'll get an electrician ---------- the heating. b) to mend
c) for mending
d) mending
a) must
b) haven't to
215 You ----------- come with us if you don't want to.
c) aren't supposed to
d) don't have to
a) had been waiting
When he arrived a crowd -------------- for several hours to greet b) is waiting
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him. c) has been waiting
d) was waiting
a) can't
She's just bought a brand new car so she ----------- be able to b) must
217
drive. c) won't
d) probably
a) have to
You ---------- show your passport at the frontier if you want to b) are supposed to
218
get across. c) should
d) are allowed to
a) In spite of
b) Even though
219 ------------- she was an hour late, she didn't apologise.
c) However
d) Because
a) as if
They don't like him at all. He treats them ---------- they were b) if only
220
children. c) in case
d) although
a) is
b) yes
221 Is Ottawa the capital of Canada? I think .
c) so
d) right
a) have had
b) hadnt
222 We never a television when I was a child.
c) had
d) didnt have
a) to
b) with
223 We paid the restaurant bill credit card.
c) on
d) by
a) have seen
224 The last time I Joanna was in Paris.
b) saw

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c) see
d) was seeing
a) borrow
If you money from a friend, you should always pay it back b) earn
225
promptly. c) spend
d) lend
Can I make myself a cup of coffee? a) havent
Of course. You to ask. b) mustnt
226
c) neednt
d) dont have
a) do
b) practise
227 I a lot of sport in my free time.
c) make
d) exercise.
a) Do you go
b) Have you been
228 anywhere interesting recently?
c) Are you going
d) Will you go
a) to
b) with
229 We paid the restaurant bill credit card.
c) on
d) by
a) should
b) can
230 Its Walters birthday on Friday. He be 30, I think.
c) will
d) shall
a) like
b) so
231 Learning the piano isnt as difficult learning the violin.
c) than
d) as
a) will be
b) was
232 If the weather bad tomorrow, we can go to a museum.
c) is
d) would be
a) is
About a billion cans of Coca-Cola drunk around the world b) are
233
every day. c) was
d) were
a) it doesnt matter
b) I do apologise
234 My mums not very well. Oh, to hear that
c) Im sorry
d) not bad, thanks

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a) has gone
Hans isnt here. He to see his grandmother. Hell be back b) had been
235
tomorrow. c) has been
d) had gone
a) Next
Would you mind changing my appointment? time on Friday b) All the
236
is fine. c) Every
d) Any
a) would
When I was a child, I to climb the wall and jump into our b) did
237
neighbours garden c) have
d) used
a) paint
b) to paint
238 Have you finished the wall yet?
c) painting
d) painted
a) many
Can you help me? Ive tried hotel in the city and cant find a b) any
239
room. c) every
d) all
a) unless
b) until
240 Lena used to find work boring she became a nurse.
c) if
d) since
a) lived
b) would live
241 If I closer to my office, I could walk to work.
c) had lived
d) live
a) stood
b) was standing
242 I outside the cinema when suddenly a police car arrived.
c) have stood
d) am standing
a) will
Shall we go to The Riceboat for dinner? It be fully booked. b) may
243
Theyre sometimes busy on a Monday. c) can
d) must
a) already
b) yet
244 Weve come back from a trip to India. It was amazing.
c) just
d) only
Ive got to be at work in five minutes. Dont worry, I you a a) give
245
lift if you want. b) am giving

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c) ll give
d) m going to give
a) take
b) taking
246 My doctor advised me more exercise.
c) having taken
d) to take
a) put
I couldnt up with the noise in the city, so we moved to the b) live
247
countryside. c) set
d) take
a) might not
Theres no name on this dictionary. It be mine then. Mines b) mustnt
248
got my name on the front. c) wont
d) cant
a) is
b) was
249 Julia married since she was 20.
c) has been
d) is being
a) am
b) will be
250 Dont worry if I late tonight. Im going to the gym after work.
c) would be
d) was
a) to take
Ive got a terrible headache, and it wont go away. Have you b) take
251
tried some aspirin? c) took
d) taking
a) it
b) that
252 Boxing is a sport requires a lot of speed and fitness.
c) what
d) here
a) is only
Jon working on this project for a couple of months so he b) has only been
253
hasnt made much progress yet. c) was only
d) had only been
a) what
I was wondering I could ask you some questions. Sure, go b) if
254
ahead. c) that
d) how
What clothes should I pack for a trip to Boston? a) on
Well, it depends the time of year that you go. b) with
255
c) up
d) to

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a) must have
Ive finished this salad and Im still hungry. I ordered b) would have
256
something more filling. c) should have
d) may have
a) for
b) to
257 Do you ever ask your neighbours to do favours you?
c) with
d) about
Some married couples seem to get more over time. a) alike
b) same
258
c) like
d) equal
a) gone
b) taken
259 I dont know how much this card costs. The price labels off.
c) done
d) come
a) made
Ben got the job because he a very good impression at his b) did
260
interview. c) put
d) took
a) remembers
b) realises
261 Salsa music always me of my trip to Cuba.
c) recognises
d) reminds
a) am supposed
b) am requested
262 I to be picking Tom up at the station but Ive lost my keys.
c) am intended
d) am obliged
a) hope
How about going to Colours nightclub? Theres no Im going b) way
263
there. Its awful! c) time
d) opportunity
a) had decided
b) decided
264 By the age of 18, I not to go to university.
c) have decided
d) was deciding
a) hasnt been
b) wasnt
265 Im afraid your car repaired before next week.
c) wouldnt be
d) cant be
The amount of organically grown food on sale has a) raised
266
enormously in recent years. b) lifted

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c) increased
d) built
Can you believe it? A woman has been for hacking into the
a) accused
computer of her online virtual husband.
267 . b) suspended
c) arrested
d) suspected
You may borrow my laptop you promise to look after it. a) unless
b) in case
268
c) as long as
d) although
a) must have
b) cant have
269 Its a huge painting. It taken ages to complete.
c) should have
d) wont have
a) were still
b) would still be
270 If the taxi hadnt stopped for us, we standing in the rain.
c) are still
d) will still be
a) to learn
My mothers Italian, so the language has been quite easy for b) learn
271
me. c) having learned
d) learning
a) In case
b) Even if
272 I had the talent, I still wouldnt want to be a movie star.
c) Provided that
d) However much
a) going
The factory workers threatened on strike if they didnt get a b) to go
273
pay rise. c) that they go
d) to have gone
a) remembered
I was about to go to sleep when it to me where the missing b) happened
274
keys might be. c) appeared
d) occurred
a) take
Theres going to be a new department at work. Theyve asked b) set
275
me to it up. c) put
d) bring
a) big
If the film is a success, the director will get most of the
276 b) high
credit.
c) large

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d) good
a) speak
By the end of todays seminar I will to each of you b) have spoken
277
individually. c) be speaking
d) have been speaking
a) eat
b) eating
278 This is a photo of my little sister ice cream on the beach.
c) was eating
d) having eaten
a) considerably
b) thoroughly
279 Our students take their responsibilities very
c) seriously
d) strongly
a) very
b) completely
280 Pia was delighted with the birthday present.
c) fairly
d) absolutely
a) wide
b) broad
281 People were amazed that the burglary took place in daylight.
c) large
d) open
a) to
She invested a lot of time researching the most appropriate b) for
282
university course. c) with
d) in
a) interest
b) confidence
283 The police claimed that they acted in self-
c) defense
d) discipline
a) deeply
b) entirely
284 I remember putting my briefcase down on that shelf.
c) clearly
d) strongly
a) over
b) up
285 He turned to be considerably older than I had imagined.
c) out
d) round
a) need
b) help
286 The windows in this house are in urgent of replacement.
c) want
d) demand

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a) have
287 Speed cameras shown to reduce accidents. b) were being
c) have been
d) are being
a) far
Life is a deal easier for immigrants who can speak the local b) huge
288
language. c) big
d) great
a) contained
The experiment testing peoples responses before and after b) incorporated
289
drinking coffee. c) involved
d) consisted
a) buried
b) stuck
290 We may be a bit late. Were in a traffic jam.
c) blocked
d) surrounded
a) taken
Having his driving test several times, Paul finally passed at b) made
291
the fourth attempt. c) had
d) attended
a) with
Gospel music has been a major influence other musical b) to
292
styles, especially soul. c) about
d) on
a) however
Maintaining an accurate balance sheet is essential , business b) wherever
293
youre in. c) whatever
d) whenever
a) totally
b) deeply
294 Its likely that this novel will win a literary prize.
c) strongly
d) highly
a) point
Its no for me to get Brads phone number Ill be seeing b) wonder
295
him tonight. c) secret
d) problem
a) driving
Id lived in Australia, so I was used to on the left side of the b) drive
296
road. c) having driven
d) drove
a) fit
297 I dont think the colours in Julias outfit together.
b) suit

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c) match
d) go
a) it rains
b) does it rain
298 Very rarely here in July.
c) is it raining
d) it is raining
a) in contrast to
b) as opposed to
299 I prefer to buy CDs download music from my computer.
c) rather than
d) in comparison to
a) it
b) him
300 David is the boss, you need to speak to ..
c) her
d) them

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