Test 1 17. I called on her yesterday, she _____ a meal at the time.

A. cooked B. had cooked C. was cooking D. would cook

1. _____ 90% of Asia’s people live in the eastern and southern parts of the
18. They went from one shop to _____.
continent, which contain some of the most _____ regions in the world.
A. each other B. other C. the rest D. another
A. Most/ thick –populated B. Most/ thickly- populated
19. _____ blind can see nothing
C. Almost-/ thick- populated D. Almost / thickly – populated
A. the B. a C. all D. every
2. “Who should go to see him?” - “I suggest that Mary _____ to see him.”
20. A: How long will your homework take you? - B: _____.
A. go B. goes C. would go D. went
A. In the evening B. for two hours
3. “John, do you have a passport?” - “No, but I wish I _____ one.”
C. until eight o’clock D. Since I came in
A. having B. have C. can have D. had
21. She finally decided _____ her children alone in the house.
4. “Did you enjoy the show last night?” - “Yes, but I wish I _____ a cold.”
A. not leaving B. do not leave C. not leave D. not to leave
A. hadn’t B. didn’t have C. hadn’t had D. wouldn’t have
22. You ought to be insured now _____ you’re married.
5. You should drive carefully, because accidents _____ easily.
A. that B. unless C. though D. because of
A. occurring B. occur C. occurred D. are occurred
23. I wish you _____ longer.
6. He didn’t go, but he’s _____.
A. will stay B. can stay C. could stay D. stay
A. plan to B. planning to C. plans to D. plan
24. It took the director two hours _____.
7. It’s high time you _____ to study seriously.
A. explaining us the new plan B. to explain us the new plan
A. begin B. began C. did begin D. would begin
C. explaining the new plan to us D. to explain the new plan to us
8. Goodyear worked _____ for the benefit of mankind.
25. They were too late. The plane _____ off ten minutes earlier.
A. devote B. devoted C. devotedly D. more devotedly
A. took B. has taken C. had taken D. was taking
9. The mirror was _____ broken.
26. How long ago _____ Susan?
A. accident B. accidentally C. accidental D. by accident
A. did you see B. you saw
10. Examinations make me _____ I always get _____.
C. have you been seeing D. would you see
A. angry - being nervous B. anger - nervously
27. Even though I have _____ classes, I have _____ time than last week.
C. angrily - nervous D. angry - nervous
A. fewer - less B. less - fewer C. fewer - fewer D. less - less
11. I’m going to the market but I can’t think of _____ to buy for dinner.
28. Mike was not feeling well so we gave him ________ to do than you
A. where B. what C. that D. which
A. fewer works B. less work C. little works D. least work
12. Do you happen to know _____?
29. ________ he speaks !
A. of whom this watch is B. whose watch is this
A. How fluently B. what fluently C. how fluent D. what fluent
C. whose watch this is D. this watch of whose
30. “How do I look tonight?” - “Wow! _____ dress you have on!”
13. You and I went there together, _____?
A. what a beautiful B. What beautiful
A. didn’t you B. didn’t I C. didn’t we D. did we
C. How beautiful D. How a beautiful
14. I have never had any liking for cats, _____.
31. We have been informed that _____ animals at the zoo are starving to death.
A. have I B. haven’t I C. did I D. didn’t I
A. most of B. most all C. almost the D. most of the
15. Chote isn’t going to go, and Prasit isn’t _____.
32. I want _____ rice.
A. too B. either C. also D. as well
A. a few B. any C. a little D. another
16. “Are they good pianists?” - “Malee’s a good pianist _____.”
33. I could tell from the _____ look on her face that something terrible _____.
A. but Somsri isn’t too B. but Somsri isn’t either
A. frightened - was happened B. frightening - would happen
C. and Somsri is too D. and Somsri is either
C. frightened - had happened D. frightening - had been happened
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34. Nowadays, however, young men with a technical education _____ because of 49. He doesn’t like to begin reading _____.
the great demand for highly skilled workmen. A. unless he doesn’t have time B. if he has plenty of time
A. are well paid B. should pay well C. unless he has plenty of time D. unless he has no time
C. is well paid D. could pay well 50. The _____ made by the ancient Greeks _____ decorated.
35. Electric trains can go very fast. Those travelling from Tokyo to Osaka, _____, A. pottery/ was beautiful B. pottery / was beautifully
can exceed a speed of 100 miles an hour. C. potteries/ were beautiful D. potteries/ were beautifully
A. for example B. for an example Test 2
C. for the example D. for examples
1. Only in Japan _____ the high levels of western countries.
36. He directed that no one _____ eat before sunset.
A. industrialization has reached B. industrialization is reached
A. must B. should C. would D. could
C. has industrialization reached D. is industrialization reached
37. Traveling by air is not cheap _____ is it interesting.
2. He seldom goes to the market _____?
A. either B. Neither C. and D. also
A. doesn’t he B. does he C. is he D. isn’t he
38. Traveling by air is not cheap .And it isn’t interesting ______.
3. I know you won’t mind sitting by Peter _____?
A. either B. neither C. too D. also
A. do I B. don’t I C. will you D. won’t you
39. The cattle moved off quickly, stopping _____ to eat some grass.
4. “When did you come here?” – “I _____ here since August 25.”
A. nowadays B. probably C. here and there D. here and now
A. have been B. was C. have D. had been
40. She asked for _____ these apples.
5. One of the girls _____ in that company died.
A. some more B. any more C. some more of D. any more of
A. whose worked B. whom worked C. worked D. who worked
41. Tom _____ speak French very well.
6. “I hope you can speak French”– “I also wish that I _____ speak French.”
A. is able B. can to C. can be able to D. can
A. can B. will C. could D. would
42. Wait _____; I’m finishing the letter.
7. “How many pages _____ so far?” – “Ten.”
A. a minute B. one minute C. the minute D. minute
A. do you study B. did you study
43. She’d _____ to buy that dress.
C. have you studied D. had you studied
A. like B. liked C. to like D. liking
8. I want some sugar, but there is _____ in the bowl.
44. “When did you go to work?”
A. no B. none C. less D. any
“As soon as they came in, we _____ to work.”
9. She wants to know if we have _____ extra copies.
A. went B. were going C. had gone D. go
A. the few B. a few C. a little D. not many
45. “Did Susan have a chance to get in touch with you?”
10. These days people who do manual work often receive _____ than clerks who
“Oh yes, she _____ me up last night.”
work in offices.
A. has called B. called C. had called D. calls
A. far a lot of money B. far much money
46. Here is the man _____ my brother is going to _____.
C. far more money D. far a great deal of money
A. who his daughter - marry B. whose daughter - marry with
11. _____ of the students know the answer to that question.
C. whose a daughter - marry to D. whose daughter - marry
A. Almost B. The most C. Most D. Mostly
47. If he had told me the truth, I _____ him.
12. We are too late. The plane _____ off ten minutes ago.
A. will not punish B. would not punish
A. took B. has taken C. had taken D. was taken
C. would not have punished D. would have not punished
13. Everyone looks much _____ today than he did yesterday.
48. If she _____ call me, she could do so.
A. happy B. happily C. more happily D. happier
A. wanted to B. will want to C. wanting to D. has wanted to
14. The fewer bags you take, _____ trouble you will have an route.
A. the fewer B. the little C. the less D. the lest
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15. My teacher can write a beautiful poem in _____. 31. His book was criticized _____ when it was first published.
A. little than half an hour B. a little than half an hour A. severy B. the severer C. severe D. severer
C. less than half an hour D. least than half an hour 32. Explorers in space or on land, must be extraordinarily _____.
16. “There are only two seats left” – “Well, I don’t want to sit near the doo, so I A. bravely B. brave C. braver D. braveness
guess I’ll have to take _____.” 33. How _____ since we _____ school?
A. the another one B. other one C. the other one D. another one A. are you - left B. have you been - have left
17. _____ you agree, nothing can be arranged. C. were you - left D. have you been - left
A. Unless B. Without C. Because D. Lest ‘ 34. “John won’t come tomorrow” – “Did he say he _____ next week?”
18. You have got a Scholarship; you are luckier _____. A. will come B. would come C. is coming D. had come
A. as I B. than me C. than I D. as me 35. “Are you going to see him?” – “If the boy goes, _____.”
19. We both decided to do different things; he wrote a letter _____ I listened to the A. I do so B. so will I C. so go I D. so I’ll go
radio. 36. Ann could not speak Chinese and _____ could John.
A. if B. because C. while D. since A. either B. neither C. also D. so
20. What we hear cannot be an airplane; I am sure it _____ a helicopter. 37. The reason _____ he’s late is that he had an accident.
A. to be B. must be C. is D. may be A. which B. in which C. that D. why
21. Tom left his spectacles behind because he was _____. 38. Is Albert Schweitzer, _____ works I respect highly, still a doctor?
A. hurry B. hurriedly C. in a hurry D. to be hurried A. which B. whose C. what D. who’s
22. If I were you, I wouldn’t risk betting that money _____ this horse. 39. I don’t know _____ to do.
A. for B. on C. to D. in A. what B. when C. how D. why
23. Electric engines are very clean, for there is no burning fuel to make _____. 40. “What did you have for lunch?” – “_____.”
A. smoke or dirty B. smoky or dirt C. smoke or dirt D. smoky or dirty A. A few rice and a few oranges B. A little rice and a little oranges
24. We shall leave on _____. C. A little rice and a few oranges D. A few rice and a little oranges
A. Monday night B. night of Monday 41. _____ lucky he is!
C. Monday’s night D. Monday- night A. What B. What a C. How D. How a
25. I spent half a year _____ this boat. 42. _____ silly mistake!
A. to build B. building C. built D. on building A. What B. What a C. How D. How a
26. Ancient civilizations were not aware that the earth _____ a sphere. 43. “What instructions did your boss give to you?”
A. is B. was C. had been D. has been “He required that Alice _____ the meeting.”
27. Miners are wage-earners, whereas teachers are _____ men. A. Would attend B. attends C. attended D. attend
A. salary B. salaries C. salarying D. salaried 44. “What is your opinion?”
28. At the races a man _____ Taylor bought a lot of winning tickets on “Speed “It is necessary that an employee _____ his work on time.”
King” A. finishes B. finishs C. can finish D. finish
A. call B. calling C. called D. to call 45. You mustn’t forget _____ tomorrow morning.
29. Mr. Brown receives _____ salary than anyone else in the company A. turning in your assignment B. turn in your assignment
A. a big B. bigger C. a bigger D. the bigger C. to turn in your assignment D. turn your assignment in
30. “Jane said that you had read the book three times” 46. Don’t let your brothers _____ the present.
“Yes, I found it very _____.” A. to see B. seeing C. seen D. see
A. amusing B. amused C. amuse D. amusingly

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47. Two of the boys in the art class were doing self-portraits by looking at _____ in 11. Listen! The telephone _____.
the mirror. A. ring B. rings C. is ringing D. ringing
A. each other B. themselves C. oneself D. one another 12. A man whom people cannot trust will have _____ friends.
48. Pests occur in large numbers, and they can _____ terrible damage particularly A. little B. few C. a few D. a lot
to growing crops, that in some parts of the world people frequently suffer from 13. I drink _____ coffee than you.
famine. A. little B. few C. less D. fewer
A. do such B. do so C. make such D. make so 14. We wanted to give him _____ help, but he turned us down.
49. The most _____ of all insect pests _____ the locust. A. few B. little C. a few D. a little
A. dreaded / is B. dreaded / are C. dreading / is D. dreading / are 15. Prasong isn’t working and Prasert isn’t _____.
50. Since the 1930’s chemical insecticides such as D.D.T. _____ very affective in A. also B. too C. either D. neither
destroying _____ insects. 16. “Are you ready?” – “No, I am not, and _____.”
A. has proved / disease - carrying B. have proved / disease - carrying A. she isn’t too B. so is she C. neither is she D. she is not
C. has proved / carrying diseases D. prove / disease - carrying 17. I can’t help _____ him in spite of his faults.
Test 3 A. admire B. admired C. to admire D. admiring
18. _____ enough time to talk over the matter now.
1. Some parts of Asia are among the most crowded in the world; _____ there are
A. It hasn’t B. There isn’t C. There hasn’t D. It isn’t
many forest areas where few people live.
19. My uncle is sixty years of age, but he keeps on working _____ ever.
A. consequently B. otherwise C. moreover D. nevertheless
A. hard B. harder C. harder than D. as hard as
2. We all realize _____.
20. Ceylon is _____ the south of India.
A. how difficult is the university entrance examination
A. to B. in C. at D. below
B. how the university entrance examination is difficult
21. Here _____ from Rangoon.
C. how difficult the university entrance examination is
A. is an interesting news B. is an interesting item of news
D. how is the university entrance examination difficult
C. are interesting news D. are some interesting news item
3. _____ nonsense!
22. He has wasted _____.
A. What B. What a C. How D. How a
A. many times B. much times C. many time D. much time
4. We could have come earlier _____?
23. You had your house repaired last month _____.
A. have we B. haven’t we C. could we D. couldn’t we
A. hadn’t you B. didn’t you C. isn’t it D. hadn’t it
5. Go and get me some chalk, _____?
24. Are you ______ for your final examination?
A. shall you B. shan’t you C. won’t you D. don’t you
A. prepare B. to prepare C. prepared D. already
6. When the teacher speaks, we have to keep quite, _____.
25. May I watch the game _____ we are having lunch?
A. don’t we B. mustn’t we C. doesn’t he D. won’t he
A. while B. during C. between D. just
7. How long _____ here by the end of next year?
26. John enjoyed the food most, but for _____ it was the friendliness of the people
A. will you work B. You will have worked
that was the most wonderful thing.
C. are you working D. will you have been working
A. mine B. I C. my D. me
8. Can you explain the difference _____ these two words?
27. If he had not given me advice, I _____ again.
A. from B. of C. to D. between
A. would fail B. would be failed
9. He treats all his children _____.
C. wouldn’t fail D. would have failed
A. like B. same C. alike D. similar
28. It is time for you to leave _____ this town.
10. He _____ this vacation very much.
A. from B. away from C. off D. Ø
A. have enjoying B. having enjoyed C. had enjoyed D. is enjoying
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29. He who doesn’t go forward stays behind _____? 44. “I miss my brother very much” – “______ him lately?”
A. doesn’t he B. does he C. does not he D. isn’t it A. Can’t you see B. Haven’t you seen
30. All students in the school are free to join any club they wish, or ____ club at all. C. Do you see D. Would you see
A. none B. not C. no D. without 45. Television _____ only for the last forty or fifty years.
31. The animals were afraid, but their keeper soon got them _____ control. A. must be existed B. has been existed
A. over B. without C. under D. out of C. was existed D. has existed
32. The man seemed _____ about something. 46. This is the first time I _____ the experiment on plant breeding.
A. nervous and anxious B. nervous and anxiously A. have done B. do C. would do D. did
C. being nervous and anxious D. nervous and being anxious 47. I suggested ______ to the party.
33. He spoke slowly and emphatically in order to ______ himself _______. A. him in going B. to make him go
A. making - clear B. make - clearly C. him to go D. that he should go
C. make - clear D. be made - clear 48. “Why didn’t you invite me to go to that dance?”
34. It ______ a year ago. “Sorry, I wish I ______ you to go with us.”
A. has happened B. happens C. happened D. was happened A. could invite B. invited C. have invited D. could have invited
35. No sooner _____ the news than she fainted. 49. “Do you like your new job?” – “Yes, but my employer insists that I ___ on time.”
A. she heard B. had she heard C. as she heard D. she had heard A. was B. am C. be D. have been
36. There’s ____ nice scenery not far from here. 50. Pythons kill the _____ animals on which they feed by coiling tightly round them
A. a little B. a few C. little D. few until they _____ suffocated.
37. “The company is losing a lot this year” A. warm - blood / are B. warm - blood / will be
“That’s why it plans to hire _____ workers.” C. warm - blooded / are D. warm - blooded / will be
A. lesser B. fewer C. less D. few Test 4
38. The problem is easy enough, but _____ students could answer it.
1. _____ I say, please treat it in confidence.
A. a lot of B. few C. a few D. a great number of
A. That B. That which C. whatever D. Which
39. A man _____ came to see you this morning.
2. He _____ walking for several hours and was very tired.
A. is from Lampang B. From Lampang who
A. is B. has been C. began D. had been
C. was from Lampang D. from Lampang
3. “Do all the farmers grow rice?” – “______.”
40. The girl you _____ yesterday is waiting for you downstairs.
A. Some farmers grow rice, and other farmers grow vegetables
A. told me B. told me about C. tell D. told me about her
B. Some farmer grow rice, and other farmer grow vegetables
41. Dr. Zhivago, _____, has now left Bangkok.
C. Some farmers grow rice, and others grow vegetables
A. we saw six months ago B. who we saw six months ago
D. Some of farmers grow rice, and others of farmers grow vegetable
C. which we saw six months ago D. which we saw it six months ago
4. “Do you know the speaker?” – “He is the most _____ speaker _____.”
42. The boy _____ is here.
A. boring - I have ever known B. bored - I ever knew
A. whose sick sister B. whose sister sick
C. boring - I ever know D. bored - I had ever known
C. who his sister is sick D. whose sister is sick
5. The news _____ as soon as possible.
43. “How about the book _____ last week?” – “I haven’t had time to read it yet.”
A. releases B. will release
A. I bought it you B. I bought you
C. will have been released D. will be released
C. that I bought it you D. I bought it for you
6. “How are the pictures?” – “A number of the pictures _____ excellent.”
A. is B. are C. do D. does

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7. I can’t help you and he can’t help you _____. 24. I find the temperature in here too high, _____ on a cool day such as today.
A. neither B. too C. also D. either A. though B. still C. perhaps D. even
8. “_____ is it from your house to the museum?” – “Ten kilometres.” 25. We lost the match _____ one goal.
A. How many B. How long C. How much D. How far A. with B. for C. by D. from
9. “_____ do you visit your hometown?” – “Once a year.” 26. If you know what you want, you should have no difficulty _____ it.
A. How long B. How far C. How often D. How A. to get B. getting C. at getting D. on getting
10. David feels _____ again after his illness but he still cannot work _____. 27. The sick man _____ by the surgeon.
A. strong - hard B. strong - hardly C. strongly - hard D. strongly - hardly A. was operated B. operated on
11. “Mike is having trouble adjusting to college life” C. was operated on D. is operated
“Yes he is _____ he can’t accept self-discipline.” 28. Cathy _____ headmistress of the school yesterday.
A. as spoiled that B. too spoiled that A. is made B. is being made C. had made D. was made
C. so spoiled that D. enough spoiled that 29. “What about Peter?” – “He said he _____ not sure he _____ come.”
12. There may be as _____ as six guests to dinner. A. did - could B. does - can
A. much B. many C. many more D. very many C. was - could D. was - can
13. Of all the countries I visited, I liked Canada _______. 30. No sooner _____ the rain _____.
A. best B. much more C. so much D. the best of all A. had we started than - came B. we started when - came
14. “Pantipa has been awarded a scholarship to study in France” C. did we start that - came D. we had started that - would come
“Oh, really? _____!” 31. The dog _____ the cat before we ____ it.
A. How lucky she is B. What a lucky she A. has killed - could save B. had killed - can save
C. What lucky she be D. Lucky as she is C. had killed - could save D. had been killed - could save
15. They worked hard _____ they might be well prepared for the examination. 32. _____ eat rice every day.
A. because B. since C. then D. so that A. Most of Thai people B. Most Thai people
16. My young brother grew very quickly and soon he was _____ his mother. C. Almost of Thai people D. The most Thai people
A. more big than B. so big than C. as big as D. too big than 33. _____ study hard before an examination.
17. Everyone in the town realized what _____ man he was. A. Most the students B. Most of the students
A. great B. greatest C. a great D. the great C. Most of students D. almost the students
18. Hardly _____ believes that. 34. He _____ you now, but he won’t believe you tomorrow.
A. somebody B. anybody C. everybody D. all A. believe B. believes C. is believing D. has believed
19. It was in this house _____. 35. “When can you come?” – “I’ll come as soon as _____ my work.”
A. where I was born B. in which I was born A. I finished B. I’d finish C. I will finish D. I’ve finished
C. that I was born D. I was born in 36. Nothing _____ I do seems to please her.
20. Is there anything wrong _____ your car? A. which B. that C. who D. whom
A. in B. about C. of D. with 37. His wife does not weigh so _____ as he _____.
21. John Wayne is famous _____ a film star. A. heavy - is B. much - is C. much - does D. heavy - does
A. as B. by C. for D. to be 38. The mother looked _____ at her naughty child.
22. I have typed ten letters _____. A. anger B. angry C. angrily D. angered
A. yesterday B. today C. tomorrow D. every day 39. The time came _____ the two merchants _____ the city.
23. I have _____ wheel in the back of my car. A. when - to leave B. for - leaving
A. other B. others C. the other D. another C. when - leaving D. for - to leave
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40. “Would you like to go to the cinema?” – “No, thank you, I’d _____ stay home.” 6. The scenery looks _____ in December than in April.
A. better B. like C. rather D. prefer A. far pleasant B. much more pleasantly
41. Abul Oasim never used that hand to give money to _____. C. very pleasant D. much more pleasant
A. poor man B. a poor C. the poor D. the poor men 7. Mr. Brown is the landlord _____ we rent the house.
42. After _____ that chapter carefully, they began their experiments. A. who B. whom C. from who D. from whom
A. reading B. read C. having read D. have read 8. Today _____ seems more expensive than usual.
43. He is looking forward to _____ his old friends. A. most of everythings B. almost everything
A. meet B. have met C. meeting D. met C. most of everything D. almost everythings
44. You needn’t do that when the maid is here, _____? 9. The movie was _____ I went to sleep.
A. do you B. need you C. is she D. isn’t she A. boring until B. too boring C. so boring that D. such boring that
45. It _____ every day so far this week. 10. He speaks _____ good English that it is a pleasure to talk with him.
A. has rained B. is raining C. rained D. rains A. so B. such C. such a D. very
46. “When did the lecture begin?” 11. His _____ arrival _____ all members of the family.
“When all the students _____, the professor began his lecture.” A. unexpected - delighted B. unexpecting - delighted
A. seated B. sit C. were seated D. seat C. unexpected - was delighting D. unexpecting - was delighted
47. “Who’s that man over there?” 12. She got so _____ while watching the game that she began shouting.
“I _____ recognize his face, but _____ remember his name.” A. exciting B. excited C. excitingly D. excitedly
A. can’t - didn’t B. could - didn’t C. did - can’t D. can - don’t 13. I wanted some coffee but there was _____ in the pot.
48. I suggested that the matter _____ reconsidered. A. any B. no C. none D. nothing
A. has B. being C. is D. be 14. Don’t tell _____ about this.
49. I preferred that she _____ here. A. someone B. one C. anyone D. none
A. stayed B. had stayed C. staying D. stay 15. During Christmas week there will be so many things in the shops that it will be
50. Rhinoceroses are short- sighted and are apt to charge blindly when _____. difficult to know what _____.
A. disturb B. Disturbing C. Disturbed D. they were disturbed A. to be bought B. should buy C. to buy D. will be bought
Test 5 16. The man ______ has been busy cutting the grass in the garden all day.
A. next door B. lives next door C. the next door D. at next door
1. On the battlefield of Waterloo about 45,000 men were left _____.
17. “Do you want to wait?” – “Two weeks _____ too long for me to wait.”
A. dead and wound B. dead and wounded
A. is B. are C. were D. was
C. to die and wound D. death and wound
18. While striking, the workers acted _____ against their employers so that they
2. The bank is on _____ side of the street.
could get a raise.
A. another B. other C. the other D. the rest
A. violent B. in violence C. to be violent D. violently
3. Do you believe that ghosts _____?
19. _____ he leaves or I leave!
A. exist B. are existed C. are existing D. are being existed
A. Neither B. Only C. Unless D. either
4. The accident _____ while he was driving to the office.
20. You need a little help, _____?
A. occurred B. was occur C. was occurred D. was being occurred
A. need you B needn’t you C. did you D. don’t you
5. Why don’t you buy bananas when they are much _____ apples?
21. “What will we do today?” – “Let’s go for a walk, _____?”
A. less expensive than B. not expensive than
A. do you B. shall we C. do we D. don’t you
C. expensive less than D. expensive lesser than

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22. _____ we had driving in the country! 36. I have drunk ________ today
A. How wonderful day B. What wonderful day A. two beer - bottles B. two bottles beer
C. What a wonderful day D. What the wonderful day C. beer two bottles D. two bottles of beer
23. “What do you think of your new bookkeeper?” 37. He took a taxi ________ he wouldn’t be late
“He works _____ his figures never need _____.” A. lest B. unless C. so that D. even so
A. such efficiently that - to check B. such an efficient that - to be checked 38. I am _____ tired that I can’t go on
C. so efficient that - checking D. so efficiently that - to be checked A. too B. very C. such D. so
24. I will recommend _____ to the director 39. Her father smokes cigars, and _____ does mine.
A. the student to speak B. that the student speaks A. either B. also C. too D. so
C. that the student speak D. that the student speaking 40. _____ stamps, I collect coins.
25. They have requested that I _____ it immediately A. Except B. Besides C. Beside D. Bedside
A. signed the contract and return B. sign the contract and return 41. _____ your rain-coat; it’s begun to rain.
C. sign the contract and returned D. signed the contract and returned A. Wear B. Put on C. Take off D. Buy
26. My sister _____ to Bangkok next month. She _____ in the United States for the 42. Silver is _____ gold.
last three years A. valuables less than B. more valuable than
A. is returning - lived B. will return - had lived C. less valuable than D. valuable more than
C. is returning - has been living D. would return - had been living 43. Do you come to school _____?
27. If it __________ the match will be postponed A. by feet B. with foot C. on foot D. by feet
A. rains B. will rain C. has rained D. is raining 44. Look at these two pieces of material I have just bought. Which do you like
28. So far, many beautiful buildings _____ built in Bangkok _____?
A. were B. have been C. are D. had been A. better B. more than C. best D. most
29. ____ we dislike him , he’s efficient and we can’t dismiss him 45. In ancient times the Egyptians _____ cats.
A. Much B. However much A. worship B. worshipped
C. although much as D. as much C. has worshipped D. were worshipping
30. ____ the time he’s eighteen , Tom will be very tall 46. “You look very tired” – “I am. I _____ papers all day.”
A. By B. in C. at D. for A. have been marking B. had been marking
31. _____ I’m sure he would have eaten it C. am marking D. had marked
A. had he been hungry B. Unless he had been hungry 47. “_____?” – “About half an hour.”
C. However he had been hungry D. As if he had been hungry A. It takes to drive to school how long
32. Have this one, ____? B. You take time how long to drive to school
A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. haven’t you C. How long does it take to drive to school
33. I hope you don’t mind _____ to come and meet her D. Does it take how long to drive to school
A. to be asked B. you were asked 48. His office is only _____ away.
C. being asked D. we asked you A. stone throw B. a stone throw C. stone’s throw D. a stone’s throw
34. My mother got home _____ ago 49. “What does he do for a living?” – “He is ______.”
A. a half of hour B. an hour’s half C. half an hour D. a half hour A. bus drive B. a bus driver C. bus’ drive D. a bus’ driver
35. Wedding- rings are usually made of _______ 50. Mr. Smith is very fond of sports. He goes to the Sports Club to watch the _____
A. gold B. golds C. a gold D. the gold every Saturday and Sunday.
A. racing horse B. horse races C. race horse D. horsing race
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 Test 6 18. _____ that I can’t think of anything to say.
A. I am too astonishing B. I am so astonished
1. “It’s _____ nice a day _____ we should do something”
C. I am very astonished D. I am too astonished
“Then, let’s go out swimming.”
19. It was _____ that we decided to buy it.
A. either - or B. such - that C. neither - nor D. so - that
A. a such beautiful house B. such a beautiful house
2. Give the message to _____ is at the desk!
C. so beautiful house D. so a beautiful house
A. that B. what C. whomever D. whoever
20. My brother did not go to school yesterday. Neither _____.
3. “Shall I put the books on the floor?” – “No, I want to keep the _____.”
A. went I B. I did C. did I D. had I gone
A. room tidily B. tidy room C. room tidy D. tidily room
21. Studying late at night is one of those things that _____ me tired.
4. Most students do their homework _____.
A. make B. are making C. makes D. making
A. with hurry B. hurryingly C. hurrying D. hurriedly
22. She is one of those who _____ money.
5. “I wish she _____.” – “It’s unbelievable she didn’t.”
A. enjoys to spend B. enjoys spending
A. will succeed B. would succeed
C. enjoy to spend D. enjoy spending
C. had succeeded D. has succeeded
23. “_____ do you see your parents?” – “Once a month.”
6. “I don’t want to do anything.” – “But it’s time ____ your homework.”
A. How B. How long C. How often D. How many months
A. you did B. that you do C. when you do D. which you did
24. He wants to go there and she _____.
7. _____ terrible weather!
A. wants too B. wants also C. does either D. does too
A. What B. What a C. How D. How a
25. Our group _____ older people.
8. They serve _____ in a Chinese restaurant.
A. composes B. is composing of
A. fry rice B. fried rice C. frying rice D. fries rice
C. is composed of D. is composing in
9. We found the trip to Europe _____.
26. The more you talk about the matter, _____.
A. excited B. exciting C. was excited D. was exciting
A. the situation seems worse B. the worse seems the situation
10. One of my English teachers is American; _____ is British.
C. the worse the situation seems D. the situation seems the worse
A. any B. other C. another D. others
27. Each of them ______ to bring _____ own book to the next class.
11. Human beings , as distinct from _____ animals , can think for themselves.
A. are - his B. is - theirs C. is - his D. are - its
A. another B. other C. others D. the others
28. If the prisoners attempt to escape from prison _____.
12. _____ he would not have been punished.
A. he will catch B. they will catch
A. If only he arrived in time B. If only he had arrived in time
C. they will be caught D. the prisoners will have caught
C. If only he did arrive in time D. If he had arrived in time only
29. Jane’s stories are too good _____ true.
13. I intended to write to you several times, but something always _____.
A. to be B. be C. for being D. been
A. interferes B. has interfered C. interfered D. was interfering
30. We were made _____ all the cleaning in the house.
14. When I met Tom yesterday, it was the first time I _____ him since Christmas.
A. to do B do C. doing D. done
A. had seen B. have been C. saw D. see
31. I _____ remember _____ to his house to work with him in 1960.
15. Hurry up if you want to buy something because there’s _____ left.
A. vividly/ to go B. vividly/ going C. vivid / to go D. vivid/ going
A. hardly anything B. a great deal
32. He is a man who won’t _____ his promise.
C. hardly little D. hardly something
A. destroy B. ruin C. break D. hurt
16. The temple is only _____ drive from the station.
33. _____ is an important quality in a teacher.
A. few minute B. few minutes’ C. a few minute D. a few minutes’
A. The patience B. A patience C. To Patient D. patience
17. Davis has _____ many patients _____ he is always busy.
A. too - that B. very - until C. such - that D. so - that
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34. This machine is _____. Test 7
A. for folding paper B. to folding paper
1. Monkeys belong to the group of animals _____ as primates.
C. can fold paper D. for fold paper
A. know B. knowing C. known D. to know
35. My uncle is going to plant a rosebush in his _____.
2. To tell you the truth, Frank, this campaign _____ me a little. It’s very _____.
A. flower garden B. flowers garden C. garden flower D. garden of flower
A. disappointed - bored B. disappoints - boring
36. Please buy me _____ the next time you are in town.
C. disappointed - boring D. disappointing - bored
A. a scissor B. scissors
3. This house _____ five rooms.
C. a pair of scissors D. pairs of scissor
A. consists B. consists of C. is consisted D. is consisted of
37. _____ many high buildings in the city.
4. They arrived at the destination _____.
A. They are B. There is C. It is D. There are
A. safe B. safely C. save D. savely
38. _____ there in time, we must start now.
5. Is that the man _____?
A. be B. Being C. To be D. Is
A. you lent the money to B. you lent the money
39. Butter _____ in the refrigerator.
C. whom did you lend the money D. whom you lent the money
A. ought to keep B. had better to be kept
6. He will take us to the town _____ we can see old temples.
C. should be kept D. is kept as usual
A. which B. where C. that D. at it
40. These shoes are _____.
7. “You must be thirsty after such a long walk on a hot day like this. May give you
A. my wife B. my wife’s C. my wives D. of my wife
_____ iced tea?” – “No thanks. I don’t think I want _____.”
41. _____ a brick fell on his head.
A. some - some B. some - any C. any - some D. any - any
A. Turning the corner B. Having turned the corner
8. “Have you finished your work?” – “No, I haven’t and _____.”
C. When he turned the corner D. being turned the corner
A. she had not too B. neither she has
42. They have made a lot of progress _____ the country became independent.
C. neither has she D. she has either
A. for B. since C. before D. until
9. The Boeing 747 is twice _____ the Boeing 707.
43. He recommended that I _____ there early.
A. bigger than B. as bigger as C. as big as D. more bigger than
A. be B. am C. was D. would be
10. The more we learn, _____
44. A main clause is sometimes called a _____ clause.
A. we become wise B. we become wiser
A. principle B. principal C. principality D. principles
C. the wiser we become D. wiser we become
45. My sister is busy _____ a letter.
11. “Are you leaving?” – “Yes, but I wish I _____ to go.”
A. in writing B. to write C. at writing D. writing
A. didn’t have B. will not have C. don’t have D. may not have
46. He _____ for a job for some weeks before he found one.
12. It is important that one _____ directions.
A. is looking B. looks
A. follows B. will follow C. followed D. follow
C. would have been looking D. had been looking
13. How _____ meat did you buy?
47. When the boy _____ the car he was badly injured.
A. much B. few C. many D. little
A. is hit by B. was hit by C. hit D. was hitting
14. _____ solve this problem?
48. In a week’s time you _____ in Boston for a year.
A. how to B. How I can C. How do you D. How you can
A. are living B. have lived C. had lived D. will have been living
15. “Martha failed biology” – “She almost never studied, ______?”
49. The cobra is a _____ snake.
A. doesn’t she B. does she C. didn’t she D. did she
A. poisoned B. poison C. poisoning D. poisonous
16. They are hanging up their clothes to make them _____.
50. _____ in ill - fitting clothes, he smiled a warm welcome.
A. dry B. being dry C. drying D. dried
A. Dress B. Dressing C. Dressed D. Being dressed
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17. He is the world champion. We all know _____ he is at boxing. 33. I feel much the same _____ about it.
A. how good B. how well C. how better D. how best A. when you do B. because you do
18. _____! I had no idea you were in Paris. C. if you do D. as you do
A. What surprise B. How much a surprise 34. A: It is right to say that most students get a good education, isn’t it?
C. What a surprise D. Such surprise B: Yes, most of them. Students in some rural areas are an exception, _____.
19. Songkhla is _____ a nice place that they want to live there. A. moreover B. though C. therefore D. for example
A. such B. so C. so that D. such as 35. _____ you go nowadays in Bangkok , you see new buildings.
20. The entrance examination shouldn’t be ____ hard ____ be done successfully. A. There B. Whereas C. Wherever D. Somewhere
A. so - that B. as - as C. too - to D. so - as 36. A: Do you still live there? – B: No, _____. We’ve moved to a new house.
21. My dog as well as my cats ____ twice a day. A. not now B. I do not live C. not live there D. not yet
A. eat B. has eaten C. eats D. have eaten 37. My brother always goes to bed early, but he _____ gets up early.
22. Every evening since last Christmas, I _____ my dog out for a walk in the park. A. not B. ever C. never D. always
A. take B. took C. have taken D. have been taking 38. I have promised my parents that I will work as _____ as _____.
23. My uncle John _____ manager of the film. A. possible - ever B. hard - I can
A. is just made B. has just made C. hardly – ever D. much - possibly
C. has just been made D. has just been making 39. Wouldn’t you prefer to stay at home tonight _____ go to the cinema again?
24. The noise was _____ it woke everyone up. A. to B. than C. rather than D. instead of
A. so loud that B. very loud that C. so loud until D. very load until 40. A: How _____ can you finish that work? – B: I’ll be ready in a few minutes.
25. The men were very strong and healthy .Although they _____ for more than A. often B. long C. soon D. much
three hours, they did not need a rest. 41. The two boys have very _____ characters.
A. were walking B. have walked A. likely B. alike C. similar D. same
C. have been walking D. had been walking 42. Do it as _____ as you can.
26. I would like to know who _____ “Treasure Island”. A. good B. well C. better D. very good
A. writes B. has written C. wrote D. had written 43. The _____ month of the year is called December.
27. “______ children like ice-cream.” – “That’s quite natural.” A. twelve B. twelveth C. twelvth D. twelfth
A. Most of B. Most C. The most D. The most of 44. _____ what he may , it is unlikely he will succeed.
28. _____ did you say would undertake the task? A. to do B. Doing C. Do D. In doing
A. Who B. What C. Whom D. Whose 45. _____ I had a very good year at school.
29. Three pupils play ball here at 9 o’clock. _____ play here at 10 o’clock. A. as a whole B. wholly C. On the whole D. In whole
A. Three others B. Others three C. Another D. Anothers 46. Mary is _____ excited about the party tonight that she can’t eat her dinner.
30. What beautiful weather, ______? A. too B. very C. so D. such
A. is it B. isn’t it C. does it D. doesn’t it 47. I doubt if there are _____ sweets left in the tin.
31. He could not make anybody _____ that he was innocent. A. plenty B. any C. much D. a little
A. believes B. believed C. believe D. to believe 48. I’m not particular. I’ll wear _____ of your dresses that fits me.
32. Nearly all of the reporters _____ the press conference had questions _____. A. some one B. that one C. which one D. any one
A. attend - asked B. attended - to ask 49. The soldier raised his hands in surrender and was promptly taken _____.
C. attending - to ask D. would attend - to be asked A. a prisoner B. the prisoner C. prisoner D. as prisoner
50. When they moved into their new house they had to buy _____ furniture.
A. many B. a suite of C. one D. a little of
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 Test 8 16. It is her job to wipe the tables _____.
A. cleanly B. cleaniless C. cleaning D. clean
1. “Did he lose?” – “Yes, but if he had tried harder, he _____ won.”
17. You’ll find cold drinks there whenever you fell _____.
A. might B. might have C. might of D. might has
A. thirsty B. thirst C. thirstiness D. thirstily
2. If I got a scholarship to England, my parents _____ very proud of me.
18. _____ these mangoes taste _____?
A. will be B. would be C. will have been D. would have been
A. Do - sweetly B. Do - sweet C. have - sweetly D. are - sweet
3. I wouldn’t have gone to the zoo if _____.
19. “How does Jane look?” – “She looks as though she _____ a ghost.”
A. I knew it would have rained B. I had known it would have rained
A. is seeing B. sees C. was seeing D. had seen
C. I knew it would rain D. I had known it would rain
20. I am sorry I didn’t see my uncle yesterday. I wish _____.
4. _____ along the street, he met a pretty girl.
A. I had seen him B. I have seen him
A. Walking B. To walk C. Walked D. Walk
C. I saw him D. I didn’t seen him
5. _____ about what he had heard, John telephoned his brother.
21. He thinks he is _____ Shakespeare.
A. He worried B. To worry C. Worried D. Having worry
A. another B. other C. the other D. others
6. Does she have a hard time _____ English?
22. There was nothing to do _____ than (to) wait.
A. to speak B. speak C. speaking D. spoken
A. another B. other C. the others D. rest
7. She looked _____ when she heard the _____ noise
23. Two of these books are mine; _____ are John’s.
A. frightened - terrifying B. frightened - terrified
A. another B. others C. the others D. rest
C. frightening - terrifying D. frightening - terrified
24. “Did he answer the letter?” – “As soon as he _____ it, he _____ down to
8. Is that red car in front of yours my brother’s? Yes, it’s _____.
answer it.”
A. his B. mine C. him D. your
A. reads - sits B. has read - is sitting
9. “Yesterday I won 500 baht in the lottery, so I _____ a pair of new shoes”
C. read - sat D. had read - sat
“How nice!”
25. We missed the ferry. It _____ by the time we arrived at the pier.
A. myself got B. got myself C. myself got it D. got it myself
A. went B. was going C. had gone D. has gone
10. He’s always boasting about _____.
26. “Where can they book seats for a trip to Songkla?”
A. how a beautiful wife he has
“______ interested can sign up here.”
B. how a figure his beautiful wife is
A. Who B. Whoever C. Those D. they
C. what his wife has a beautiful figure
27. A: What have you been improving? - B: Most of our improvements have been
D. what a beautiful figure his wife has
in the home _____.
11. He speaks _____ an Australian.
A. ourselves B. yourself C. themselves D. itself
A. like B. alike C. same D. similar
28. He persuaded his friend _____ for a job.
12. Gold is _____ in color to brass.
A. look B. looking C. to look D. looked
A. like B. alike C. same D. similar
29. Who suggested _____ here for the picnic?
13. Each of them _____ answers very well.
A. come B. came C. to come D. coming
A. know his B. know their C. knows his D. knows their
30. Stop that nonsense, _____?
14. _____ contributed to the success of this meeting.
A. don’t you B. do you C. will you D. aren’t you
A. the number of professor has B. The number of professors have
31. What a stupid fellow, ____?
C. A number of professors has D. A number of professors have
A. is he B. isn’t he C. is she D. isn’t she
15. _____ my desk in the last twenty years.
32. Everything seems all right, ______?
A. Many a letter has crossed B. A many letters have crossed
A. isn’t it B. doesn’t it C. don’t they D. hasn’t it
C. many a letter have crossed D. many a letters have crossed
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33. Clever boys need never work very hard, _____? 50. You ought to be ashamed _____ yourself.
A. needn’t they B. don’t they C. need they D. do they A. in B. on C. by D. of
34. _____ lovely child! Test 9
A. How B. What a C. what D. Such
1. Franz Bussman recently found a brother who was thought _____ twenty years
35. They are _____ friendly people _____ everyone likes them.
before.
A. such - that B. such a - as C. so - that D. as - as
A. to have been killed B. to have been killing
36. There was _____ rain last week that several roads were flooded.
C. to have killed D. to have been killing
A. too many B. so many C. such much D. so much
2. Are you going _____ me _____ all day?
37. He possesses all _____ makes life agreeable.
A. to keep - waiting B. to keep - to wait
A. which B. that C. what D. to
C. keeping – wait D. to keep - waited
38. He is the man _____ son I once taught.
3. “Where are the Smiths going to live?” - “They are considering ___ to Chicago.”
A. who B. whom C. whose D. whoever
A. moving B. to move C. move D. moved
39. He always did _____ - seemed right to him.
4. On Sundays I usually go shopping or _____ something else _____.
A. which B. what C. that D. who
A. make – interesting B. do – interesting
40. “What should we do about this problem?” – “It is advisable _____.”
C. make - interested D. do - interested
A. that to adopt a drastic measure
5. “I thought you bought a new pen yesterday.” – “Yes, I did but I’ve left it at
B. that a drastic measure is adopted
home. Can I borrow _____ for a moment?”
C. that a drastic measure be adopted
A. the one of you B. one of yours
D. a drastic measure to be adopted
C. one pen of your D. the one of your pens
41. _____ an eye operation.
6. This model airplane is very good indeed. Did you make it all by _____ Tom?
A. He is necessary to have B. It is necessary that he have
A. itself B. himself C. yourself D. yourselves
C. It is necessary that he has D. It is necessary for him having
7. He won’t pass his examination _____.
42. By the time the book is finished, he _____ an agent.
A. unless he is diligent B. unless he was diligent
A. is finding B. finds C. will have found D. has found
C. if he not diligent enough D. unless he wasn’t diligent
43. Paper money _____ for over a thousand years.
8. Bill _____ more photographs if he _____ more film.
A. used B. is used C. has used D. has been used
A. would have taken - had had B. would have taken - had
44. I would like to see that football game because I _____ one this year.
C. would take - had had D. would take - has had
A. haven’t seen B. hadn’t seen C. haven’t to see D. hadn’t to see
9. I am still hoping for _____ next year.
45. The heat of the sun _____ transmitted to the earth by radiation.
A. a better luck B. better lucks
A. had B. was C. has D. is
C. the better lucks D. better luck
46. “You should go home now”– “I’ll wait here until Mary _____ tomorrow.”
10. “Tim is better off than Jim” means “_____.”
A. comes B. will come C. would come D. to coming
A. Tim works better than Jim B. Tim is a better boy than Jim
47. There is someone _____ at the door.
C. Tim is wealthier than Jim D. Tim is not so good as Jim
A. knock B. knocks C. knocking D. knocked
11. We encountered many difficulties _____ a suitable meeting place.
48. The textbook _____ to my teacher has just been stolen.
A. to provide B. in providing C. for providing D. in having provided
A. belonged B. belonging C. belongs D. belong
12. I _____ to write this petition on behalf of the youth of our community.
49. Still waters run _____.
A. am asking B. have been asked
A. deep B. deeply C. depth D. deepen
C. will have been asked D. ask

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13. The boy complained that someone had stolen his book and also his _____. 29. Socrates was a _____ man.
A. brother B. brothers C. brother’s D. brothers’ A. fun- looking B. fun- looked
14. The Daily Times has the largest circulation of _____ newspapers in Lagos. C. funny – looking D. funny – looked
A. all B. any C. all the D. any of the 30. I offered my friend _____ with his studies, but he refused.
15. If you don’t want this pen, take _____. There are some left in the box. A. some help B. a help C. the help D. to help
A. the other B. others C. another D. one other 31. Some are born rich; _____ are born poor.
16. What would you _____ me do for you? A. another B. each other C. others D. one another
A. want B. hope C. wish D. have 32. Give me that magazine, _____?
17. You ought to have tried your best to save her, but you never _____. A. do you B. don’t you C. will you D. shall you
A. had B. tried C. did D. ought 33. None of us know his age, _____?
18. How long ago _____ the Second World War? A. do we B. don’t we C. do they D. don’t they
A. was B. happened C. occurred D. took place 34. Some of the boys _____ didn’t come.
19. I object _____ your proposal. A. whom I invited them B. I invited them
A. to B. against C. in D. at C. I invited D. when I invited
20. When asked which one of the metals he wanted – gold, silver or copper - he 35. A handsome reward will be given to _____ finds the missing emerald.
replied: “_____ will do.” A. who B. anyone C. whom D. whoever
A. Each B. All C. any D. Every 36. “Shall I do it now?” – “I would rather you _____ it tomorrow.”
21. John: “I hate bathing in the sea’-Susan: ‘_____.’ A. do B. did C. will do D. should do
A. Me as well B. So do I C. Me do too D. I as well 37. He suggested _____ to a holiday camp.
22. Sue _____ the trip the other day. A. Mary that she should go B. to Mary that she should go
A. loved B. love C. is loving D. was loving C. for Mary that she go D. to Mary to go
23. He was sitting on the beach when he _____ a noise. 38. A: Why didn’t John come? - B: He _____ forgotten.
A. heard B. hears C. was hearing D. had heard A. probably B. may be C. likely D. may have
24. A: How long _____ here? 39. There’s smoke and I smell something burning – There _____ be a fire nearby.
B: Exactly four years today. I am thinking of changing my job next year. A. have B. must C. ought to D. might
A. are you working B. have you been working 40. The Prime Minister _____ the Parliament, but he did.
C. did you work D. do you work A. had better not to dissolve B. must have not dissolved
25. She is a _____ girl with _____. C. should not have dissolved D. need not to dissolve
A. green - eyes / red hair B. green - eyed / red hairs 41. That vase is an antique. It _____ a lot of money.
C. green - eye / a red hair D. green - eyed / red hair A. worths B. is worthy of C. is worthed D. is worth
26. Either excessive social obligation s or just plain laziness _____ him from his 42. Miss Lee looked _____ she were gravely ill.
work. A. so that B. so as C. as if D. so
A. has kept B. has been kept C. have kept D. have been kept 43. Tom admired his friends Frank and Jerry. He imitated _____.
27. I’m in favor of his plan. It sounds _____ to me. A. their every action B. theirs every action
A. perfect B. perfectly C. perfected D. perfection C. every action of them D. every action of theirs
28. Before he signed the contract, he looked through all the documents _____. 44. It was _____ I met Mr. Wong in London.
A. care B. with cares C. careful D. carefully A. before many years ago B. since many years ago when
C. many years ago that D. for many years sine

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45. The sky was overcast; it _____. 11. The baby was dropped out of the bedroom window into a big net _____ by the
A. looked liked rain B. looked like raining firemen.
C. looked likes rain D. looked like rain A. hold B. which was to be held
46. The machines often broke down because the staff were not ____ careful. C. held D. which had been held
A. sufficient B. enough C. sufficiently D. too 12. There is one television programme which is above all _____ in popularity.
47. No, you can’t have an increase in wages; we’re paying you quite _____ now. A. another B. other C. the other D. others
A. good B. enough C. too much D. as much 13. These are my _____ three children.
48. That’s a good idea. At any rate, it’s worth ______. A. brother Tim’s B. brother Tim C. Tim’s brother D. brother is Tim
A. looking into B. to be looked into 14. The room was ____ small to accommodate the Council.
C. a looking into D. to look into A. as B. much C. too D. as much
49. “He’s going to send your cheque back to you.” – “Well, that’s very kind of him, 15. Even if the railways had no competition, Parliament would see that their
but I told him he _____.” charges were fair and ______.
A. needn’t have B. didn’t need it C. needed to D. needn’t A. reason B. reasonable C. reasonably D. reasonless
50. Just another coat of paint on the front door; that’s all _____ doing. 16. In some countries today there’s only one party at elections. No ____ at all.
A. you need B. that needs C. you’re D. that’s A. choose B. chose C. chosen D. choice
Test 10 17. American children learn Lincoln’s Gettysburg speech _____.
A. in heart B. by heart C. with heart D. to heart
1. John is always sympathetic _____ other people’s suffering.
18. I never feel sure what _____ by the word “democratic”.
A. for B. at C. towards D. in
A. means B. is the meaning C. is meant D. to mean
2. _____ patient, and you will succeed.
19. I’m always rather afraid of your parents. They’re _____ very intelligent.
A. be B. being C. to be D. are
A. much B. more C. so D. many
3. Tom will be punished _____ coming late.
20. “Do you think we’re all created equal?” – “No, not _____ all.”
A. by B. for C. because D. in
A. in B. over C. at D. to
4. The air of the hills is cooler than _____.
21. We shall have to stop soon because the car is almost _____ petrol.
A. one of the plains B. of the plains
A. out off B. not having C. lacking D. out of
C. that of the plains D. the plains
22. People who make pigs of _____ by overeating should be made to go on a diet.
5. When I say ‘ I have no idea’, I mean ‘_____.’
A. himself B. themselves C. them D. ourselves
A. I don’t know B. I have no money left
23. My _____ house is not very far away.
C. I have no doubt D. I haven’t decided yet
A. father’s in-law B. father in-law’s
6. _____ class rushed into the dining room en masse.
C. fathers’ in-laws’ D. fathers’ in-law
A. The all B. Whole C. The every D. The whole
24. At one o’clock Mr. Taylor will close his shop and go out to have _____.
7. This sort of thing doesn’t happen in Nigeria, _____?
A. a lunch B. the lunch C. lunch D. lunches
A. isn’t it B. doesn’t it C. does it D. can’t it
25. Now the shares Mr. Brown bought in 1967 have gone up _____ value.
8. Einstein gradually became _____ in the discussion.
A. by B. on C. in D. at
A. absorb B. absorbed C. to absorb D. absorbing
26. The reason why we didn’t see her at the railway station was that she took a
9. Are your plans for this week-end still ____?
plan _____.
A. like B. the alike C. same D. the same
A. besides B. sometimes C. instead D. soon
10. Whenever we meet , we stop _____.
27. There is nothing very _____ to do in that small town.
A. talking B. talk C. to talk D. to talking
A. enjoy B. enjoyable C. enjoyed D. enjoying
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28. I can’t find my purse anywhere; I _____ it at the cinema. 41. Mr. West has two daughters who are typists. – The sentence above tells us
A. must have left B. must leave that Mr. West has _______.
C. must be leaving D. must to leave A. two daughters B. more than two daughters
29. My sister’s tooth still gives (her) some pain. She _____ gone to the dentist C. four daughters D. at least three daughters
yesterday. 42. It’s a pity children can’t choose their parents, _____?
A. must be B. would have C. should have D. could be A. can they B. can’t they C. is it D. isn’t it
30. My friend was going to call me as soon as he arrived this morning; but he didn’t 43. My _____ plays golf.
call. He _____ the train. A. mother who is over sixty still B. mother, who is over sixty still
A. had to miss B. should have missed C. mother who is over sixty, still D. mother, who is over sixty, still
C. would have missed D. must have missed 44. A businessman ______ in his shorthand typist when he wants to dictate letters.
31. Flight nineteen from New York and Washington is now arriving at _____. He can use a dictating machine.
A. gate two B. the gate two C. the two gate D. second gate A. need not call B. doesn’t need call
32. _____ to have lunch with us today? C. need not to call D. needs not call
A. Do you like B. Would you like C. Will you like D. have you like 45. I tried to solve the problem ___ the noise and interruptions.
33. The more he tried to help her, _____ she seemed to appreciate it. A. because of B. in spite of C. in case of D. according to
A. less B. lesser C. the less D. the lesser 46. Peter and Alice decided to get married ___________.
34. “You look so exhausted.” – “I _____ round the town all day.” A. as to plan B. according to planned
A. have been running B. had been running C. as plan D. as planned
C. ran D. had run 47. He was not _______ battle openly with his rival.
35. “What was the matter?” – “Something strange _____ to me while I _____ home A. a fool enough to B. fool enough at
last night.” C. foolish enough to D. foolish enough at
A. was happened / was walking B. was happening / walked 48. Those two children like _____.
C. happened / was walking D. was happening / was walking A. one other B. the one the other
36. Sometimes advertising signs _____ down during a storm and people are C. each the other D. each other
injured by them. 49. My way of doing the job is, I think, preferable _____ yours.
A. blow B. are blown C. blew D. were blown A. with B. for C. as D. to
37. Before the end of the eighties, air pollution _____ a serious problem that 50. ____ you run quickly you are likely to be late
jeopardizes the health of the human race. A. When B. Unless C. Since D. Because
A. became B. is being become Test 11
C. will have become D. will be becoming
1. I entered his office and found him ____ at a table , ____ a book.
38. “Did Judy finally go home?”
A. seating / reading B. seated / reading
“No. She ______ going to leave last month, but she lost her ticket.”
C. seating / read D. seated / read
A. must be B. was C. hasn’t been D. isn’t
2. _____ means has been considered.
39. Margaret didn’t remember what I _____ her the day before.
A. All B. Both C. all the D. every
A. would tell B. had told C. had been told D. told
3. Neither my friend nor I _____ to blame.
40. He is known ________ a man who keeps his word.
A. are B. be C. am D. is
A. for B. as C. in D. at
4. Gold, as well as silver, ______ in price, he said.
A. have fallen B. has fallen C. fall D. are falling

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5. The skirt you have bought is different ______ mine. 20. He will not be _____ to vote in this year’s election.
A. to B. from C. with D. as A. old enough B. as old enough C. enough old D. enough old as
6. The smaller the room is, _____ furniture it needs. 21. It is ______ that I’d like to go on a picnic.
A. the fewer B. the more C. the smaller D. the less A. a lovely day such B. too lovely a day
7. If you want to make sure of a seat on the bus, you had better go to the ____. C. so lovely day D. such a lovely day
A. station bus B. station’s bus C. bus’s station D. bus station 22. His doctor suggested that he _____ a short leave of absence.
8. The headmaster _____ several announcements. A. will take B. would take C. take D. took
A. did B. spoke C. made D. said 23. If Bob’s wife won’t agree to sign the papers, ____.
9. The blind ___ unable to see anything. A. neither he will B. neither won’t he
A. is B. are C. am D. have C. neither will he D. he won’t neither
10. I’ll come back _____. 24. The weather has been bad this week. Next week it will probably be even ____.
A. as soon as I am possible B. as soon as it can A. more badly B. worse C. worst D. worser
C. as quickly as possible D. as soon as possible 25. Almost everyone fails ____ on the first try.
11. He has been studying in the library every night _____ the last three months. A. in passing his driver’s test B. to pass his driver’s test
A. since B. until C. before D. for C. to have passed his driver’s test D. passing his driver’s test
12. You ought ____ this to me last week. 26. Mary’s father approved of _____ in the United States for another year in order
A. to mention B. to mentioned to work toward her M.A.
C. to have mentioned D. have mentioned A. her to stay B. her staying C. she staying D. she to stay
13. I’m tired; I ___ with you. 27. We arrived ____ late that there were no seats left.
A. not ought to go B. ought not to go A. much B. too C. so D. very
C. ought not go D. ought to not go 28. Dr. Davis has contributed a great deal to this community.
14. If it keeps on raining, the basketball game ought ____. A. teaching, writing, and lecturing
A. to postpone B. to be postponed B. teaching, as a writer, and lecturer
C. postponed D. be postponed C. teaching, lecturing, and as a writer
15. He strongly disapproves ______ her _________. D. writing, a teacher, and a lecturer
A. of - of smoke B. to - to smoke C. of – smoking D. to - smoking 29. I’d rather you _____ anything about it for the time being.
16. Do most of the people who live along the shores of ____ earn a living _____? A. do B. didn’t do C. don’t D. didn’t
A. the Mediterranean - by farm B. Mediterranean - by farming 30. Upon returning from class, ___.
C. the Mediterranean - to farm D. the Mediterranean - by farming A. he found a letter in the mailbox B. a letter was in the mailbox
17. It is no use _____ to school if you _____ to work hard. C. a letter was found in the mailbox D. the mailbox had a letter in it
A. going - do not ready B. to go - do not ready 31. Please take a message ___he call.
C. going - are not ready D. go - are not ready A. when B. should C. will D. if
18. “It seems he’s driving more carefully now.” 32. I would have met you at the bus terminal if I ____ that you ____.
Yes, after ___ three times for speeding. A. knew - were arriving B. had known - were arriving
A. to be arrested B. be arrested C. knew - had arrived D. would know - had arrived
C. having been arrested D. have been arrested 33. “Are you going to visit him?” - “If she goes, _______.”
19. This apartment _____ in the building. A. I do so B. so will I C. so I go D. so I do
A. is biggest than any other one B. is bigger than any other one
C. is biggest that any other one D. is bigger that my other one
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34. If my aunt had not fallen down yesterday, _______. 47. We ought not to sit on ____ chairs.
A. she can walk normally now A. break B. broke C. broken D. breaking
B. her legs would not be hurting now 48. Please describe one of your ____.
C. she does not have to use a support now A. embarrassed incident B. embarrassing incident
D. she would not have been painful now C. embarrassed incidents D. embarrassing incidents
35. We _____ in such a great mess now if we _____ it before. 49. I saw a ____ look on his face as he was wheeled into the operating room.
A. wouldn’t have been - have known A. frightful B. frightening C. frightened D. fright
B. wouldn’t be - had known 50. “I wonder where Mr. White is” - “Didn’t you know the committee forced him
C. won’t have been - have known ____?
D. won’t be - knew A. resigned B. resign C. resigning D. to resign
36. _____, I would not let him say such things. Test 12
A. If I am you B. If I have been you
1. Those interested in the post of Assistant Manager are requested to apply ____.
C. If I were you D. If I had been you
A. as a person B. in person C. as persons D. by person
37. It turned out that the treasurer along with the secretary _____ held responsible
2. I don’t care _____ you go or not.
for the mismanagement of the funds.
A. where B. when C. why D. whether
A. was B. were C. has been D. have been
3. They hadn’t sat down for long _____ the secret plan was disclosed to them
38. The advertisements on the front part of a newspaper ____ usually the most
A. than B. that C. while D. when
expensive.
4. If it wasn’t you who took my pen , it must have been _________
A. is B. are C. has been D. have been
A somebody B. somebody else C. another one D. anybody
39. The _____ wounded ____ immediately taken to the hospital.
5. _____ you are , I don’t want to see you now
A. serious / were B. serious / was
A. Who B. Whoever C. whomever D. Whom
C. seriously / were D. seriously /was
6. They each drank from ___ glass to see what the contents tasted like
40. My friend and I went to Susan’s flat, and she introduced _____ to her mother.
A. the other’s B. the one’s C. the other D. one’s
A. her B. us C. we D. she
7. “She is an excellent professor.” - “Yes, she is better than ____ teacher we
41. This is the equipment which I bought _____ for John yesterday. Do you think
have.”
he will like _____?
A. some other B. any other C. some D. any
A. Ø - it B. it - it C. Ø - them D. them - them
8. “Where should we go?” - “Try to find ________.”
42. He found his trousers but _____ clean. A. Gate three B. Third gate C. Three Gate D. Gate third
A. it wasn’t B. they wasn’t C. they weren’t D. it weren’t 9. Did the man _______ by the committee accept the job?
43. If students want a certificate, ______ have to pass the final examination. A. appointing B. appointed C. was appointed D. to appoint
A. she B. they C. you D. their 10. Don’t leave your clothes ____ around on the bedroom floor.
44. I couldn’t find the scissors; where____? A. lie B. lay C. lying D. laying
A. they are B. is it C. are they D. it is 11. Our players were making the opposing team _____ on defence rather than
45. In many homes _____ children is great problem. attack.
A. disciplinary B. Disciplined C. Discipline D. Disciplining A. to concentrate B. concentrating C. concentrated D. concentrate
46. “Why did he grow a beard?” - “To avoid ____.” 12. They forced us ______ their invitation.
A. anyone to recognize him B. to be recognize him A. accept B. accepting C. accepted D. to accept
C. recognizing D. being recognized 13. She raced by in a car, with her hair _____ behind.
A. streamed B. stream C. streams D. streaming
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14. Sometimes people injure ____ when they handle sharp tools carelessly. 31. The number of cars ____ risen.
A. himself B. themselves C. ourselves D. yourselves A. is B. are C. have D. has
15. It is not very easy to study a foreign language all by ____. 32. “I’m bored.” - “Let’s go ___!”
A. oneself B. itself C. himself D. herself A. fishing B. to fish C. fish D. for fishing
16. I have a dog and my mother ___ too. 33. “I haven’t heard a word from Linda ye.t” - “Well, she will call you ____.”
A. have one B. has it C. has one D. have it A. when she will need you B. when she would need you
17. We never forget _____ our books to school. C. when she needed you D. when she needs you
A. bring B. to bring 34. I slept badly last night. The noise of the traffic kept me ______.
C. to have brought D. bringing A. wake B. awake C. waken D. awaken
18. Try____ some potassium nitrate to the solution and see what happens. 35. I have spent _____ today.
A. add B. to add C. added D. adding A. money ten dollars B. ten dollars money
19. I would like ____ my eyes ______. C. ten dollars of money D. ten dollars
A. to have - examine B. to have - examined 36. We hire our bicycles ____.
C. have - examining D. have - examination A. by hours B. by an hour C. by the hour D. for hours
20. I had my younger brother _____ the newspaper to me while I was abroad. 37. Tim seems to be putting ___ weight.
A. to send B. sent C. send D. sending A. in B. on C. by D. over
21. ____ on a small salary when one has a large family is not easy. 38. “I’m not staying here” - “I wish you ____.”
A. Having living B. having to live C. Have to live D. To have live A. are B. can C. were D. stay
22. Joe, I am inclined _____ Appiah’s complicity in the big fraud. 39. At the sales things can often be bought ___ half price.
A. about believing B. to believe C. for believing D. in believing A. at B. for C. in D. with
23. Janet: Ibadan isn’t very far from Lagos, is it? - Caroline: _______. 40. ____ a lot of foreigners there are in Paris.
A. No, it isn’t B. Yes, it isn’t very A. How B. Why C. What D. Ø
C. Yes, certainly, it is not D. No, it is 41. I have two horses. _____ of them run very fast.
24. He’d just finished doing his homework when you arrived, ___? A. All B. Each C. Both D. One
A. wasn’t it B. didn’t he C. wasn’t he D. hadn’t he 42. “Isn’t all the chalk in the box?” - “____.”
25. Now listen to me John. As far as your examination results are concerned you A. Yes, one piece is not in the box B. Yes, all the chalk isn’t in the box
needn’t worry so much, ____? C. No, one piece is not in the box D. No, all the chalk is in the box
A. isn’t it B. need you C. do you D. aren’t they 43. I’m looking forward to _____.
26. We waste a lot of time ____ unnecessary things. A. a vacation’s week B. a vacation of the week
A. do B. to do C. Doing D. for doing C. a week’s vacation D. a week of the vacation
27. His arrogance makes him ____ wherever he goes. 44. Please listen: I’m not talking just for ______ sake.
A. hate B. hated C. to hate D. hating A. talking B. talk C. talking’s D. talked
28. Will you be ___ kind as to help me with this heavy box? 45. Have you read ____ paper?
A. as B. so C. very D. enough A. today B. today’s C. of today D. in today
29. I saw some ___ boxes of beauty aids in one of the shops last week. 46. Where is _____?
A. delight B. delighted C. delighting D. delightful A. lady’s room B. lady room C. the lady room D. the ladies’
30. When I was a boy, we had no ____ in the village. 47. He bought ____.
A. electric B. electrical C. electrify D. electricity A. leather belt B. a leather belt C. leathered belt D. a leathered belt

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48. He is _____. 9. The trade talks which had begun between the two countries were ___ when the
A. mathematic teacher B. a mathematic teacher war began.
C. mathematics teacher D. a mathematics teacher A. broken down B. broken in C. broken off D. broken out
49. ____ better wages and working conditions. 10. Automatic machinery saves manufacturers’ space and _____.
A. What’s interesting the workers most is A. some money B. any money C. the money D. money
B. what’s interested the workers most is 11. No one knows exactly how the planets ___ into being.
C. What interest the workers most are A. come B. came C. have come D. had come
D. What interests the workers most is 12. _____ he left for England to further his studies.
50. The publishers will send you a specimen copy of their new title _____. A. twenty years old B. he was twenty years old
A. when it will be requested B. when request it C. Having been twenty years old D. When he was twenty years old
C. when it is requesting D. when requested 13. ______ on an errand for me, please?
Test 13 A. Do you mind to go B. Would you mind to go
C. Would you mind going D. Will you mind to go
1. An eclipse of the sun ____ when the moon comes directly _____ the sun and
14. Hush now! ________.
the earth.
A. the teacher comes here B. Here the teacher comes
A. occurs / among B. occurs / between
C. Comes here the teacher D. Here comes the teacher
C. is occurring / among D. is occurring/ between
15. “English is easy” - “I _____.“
2. When the Nazis came to power in Germany, Einstein’s theories were officially
A. think it’s, too B. too think C. think so, too D. think it’s also
declared ____ because they had been formulated by a Jew.
16. “They’re important men.” - “Which one’s ___?”
A. false B. falsely C. being false D. as false
A. most important man B. the importantest man
3. “Can I do something for you?” - “Yes, drop this off _____ the way to the post
C. the most important of all D. more important than him
office.”
17. “Mr. Smith has a lot of free time.” - “Yes, but _____ is how he spends it.”
A. in B. on C. by D. near
A. the amaze thing B. what amazes me
4. “Will a bus stop here soon?” - “No, _____.”
C. I find amazing D. it is amazing
A. ten minutes ago just one went by
18. Sometimes the use of _____ colour to speech.
B. ten minutes ago one just went by
A. slang adds B. the slangs add C. slangs add D. a slang adds
C. just one went by ten minutes ago
19. He kept telling me how to do the job. I finally told him to _____ it _____ and
D. one just went by ten minutes ago
mind his own business.
5. Did ______ come to the hall?”
A. cut - off B. cut - out C. cut - down D. cut - away
A. many friends’ Peter B. many Peter’s friends
20. Bread is usually ______ wheat.
C. many Peter friends D. many of Peter’s friends
A. made of B. made with C. made by D. made from
6. _____ he took French leave.
21. John is the boy who lives ____.
A. He was insulted B. Having been insulted
A. the farthest from the school B. farthest from the school
C. Having insulted D. After insulted
C. the furthest from the school D. furthest from the school
7. “_____” - “Five dollars”
22. His ____ son will go to school this fall.
A. How much this book costs? B. What is this book cost?
A. five-year-old B. five-yeared old C. five years old D. five years’ old
C. How much does this book cost? D. What this book costs?
23. Nobody is ready to go, _____?
8. Ask the watchman ________.
A. are they B. isn’t he C. is he D. aren’t they
A. whose is this car? B. this is whose car?
C. whose car that is? D. whose car is that?
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24. _____ people in Thailand earn enough for a comfortable life. 36. Aberdeen is the place ____.
A. Most of B. The most C. Most of the D. Most of all A. I would most like to see B. I would like to see is most
25. They keep the dog ____ so that it will not bite anybody. C. I would like most to see it D. what I would like most to see
A. in chain B. unchained C. chained up D. to be chained 37. “Has Jane arrived yet?” - “No. She ____ an hour ago.”
26. “I have just finished correcting the term papers” - “I am certain your efforts __.” A. must have come B. should have come
A. are by your students always appreciated C. had better come D. was suppose to come
B. always are by your students appreciated 38. “Did you enjoy the party?” - “Yes, we _____ well by our hosts”
C. are always appreciated by your students A. treated B. were treated C. were treating D. treating
D. are appreciated always by your students 39. “Would you like some entertainment?” - “I wouldn’t mind having ___.”
27. “Is Miss Garcia still having trouble with English?” - “Yes, she can’t get A. little B. a few C. a little D. few
accustomed _____ fast-speaking Americans.” 40. “I think I understand his point” - “Then ___.”
A. toward B. with C. for D. to A. explain it to me B. explain me it
28. _____ at once or you will never see her again. C. explain it for me D. explain for me it
A. Better come B. You had better come 41. It is not easy to tell the true age of a tortoise, as its size often bears no relation
C. had you better come D. should you come _____ its age.
29. I have told you ____ not to do that. A. to B. on C. with D. about
A. a hundred time B. hundred times 42. “Do you like milk?” - “Not really, I’m not _____ it.”
C. many hundreds times D. hundreds of times A. use to drink B. use to drinking C. used to drink D. used to drinking
30. ___ is missing from the shelf .Who has taken it? 43. “It’s going to rain” - “____”
A. One of book B. One of a book C. One of books D. one of the books A. I don’t hope so B. I hope not C. I don’t hope D. I hope not so
31. ____ such a fantastic story. 44. “Did he need a watch?” - “Yes, he _____ one or he couldn’t get to class on
A. Rarely have I heard B. Rarely I have heard time”
C. I rarely do hear D.I do rarely hear A. had had B. had to have C. has had D. had to had
32. _____ that you first heard the rumour? 45. “Is he a good student?” - “yes, he speaks English ___ of all “
A. When was it B. Since when was it A. the fluentest B. the most fluently
C. For how long was it D. Since how long was it C. more fluently D. as fluent
33. Will you inform me ____ 46. “Why are you going to the doctor?” – “I am going to have my eyes ___.”
A. when he leaves? B. when does he leave? A. to examine B. examining C. examination D. examined
C. when did he leave? D. when he does leave? 47. I must remember __ up early tomorrow.
34. He has warned her many times not to talk in class; ______. A. will get B. get C. getting D. to get
A. she pays still not heed B. she still pays no heed in him 48. What a pity we didn’t know about the show I would like ____.
C. she pays him not heed still D. still she pays no heed to him A. to go B. going C. having gone D. to have gone
35. _____ dinner will be served. 49. A: Do you like to paint?
A. In three quarter of an hour time B: Yes, I might even take up professional painting _____.
B. In three quarters of an hour time A. in those days B. day by day
C. In three quarters of an hour’s time C. one of these days D. these days
D. In three quarter’s of an hour’s time 50. The father is throughly dishonest and the son ____ him. He has already been
in the courts for stealing.
A. takes after B. takes up C. takes over D. takes in
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 Test 14 13. “Why was the letter returned?” - “I put only a ______ on it.”
A. three-cents stamp B. three-cent stamp
1. One of the reasons why the French wished to establish colonies in the New
C. stamp of three cents D. three-cent stamps
World _____ some of them wanted to escape religious persecution at home.
14. “Are you disgusted?” - “I certainly am. I don’t approve ___ his behavior.”
A. was because B. was that C. were because D. were that
A. by B. of C. on D. with
2. If you see Niyom, _____ you mind _____ him to get in touch with me?
15. “Please tell me the answer” - “Well, I would if only I ___ it.”
A. will - reminding B. will - to remind
A. can remember B. will remember
C. would – reminding D. would - to remind
C. could remember D. must remember
3. Thomas ____ for Bangkok as soon as he ___ about your accident.
16. “The cat is full of fleas and dirt” - “Obviously, he needs ___.”
A. had left - was informed B. had left - had been in formed
A. to be washed B. wash C. to be wash D. to washing
C. leaves - has been informed D. left - was informed
17. Every afternoon I _____ for a walk in the garden.
4. We think that we will elect Somsak _____.
A. will go B. am going C. go D. have gone
A. for our chairman B. be our chairman
18. When ______ Peter?
C. being our chairman D. our chairman
A. do you last see B. were you last see
5. _____ at 2 a.m., Tawan was thought ___ the suspect.
C. were you last seeing D. did you last see
A. Seen and left - be B. To be seen leaving - to be
19. The club _______ last year.
C. Seen leaving - to be D. Tawan see and left - to be
A. was started B. had been started
6. Your explanation ___ reasonable.
C. was being started D. has been started
A. is not sound B. does not sound
20. They ______ for Japan tomorrow.
C. is not sounded D. is not sounding
A. will be leaving B. will have left
7. Come _____ with us next Sunday, said John.
C. are left D. have left
A. sail B. sailing C. to sail D. being to sail
21. Charts ____ to the navigation of a ship.
8. _____ would be very unwise.
A. has essential B. have essential C. is essential D. are essential
A. Do so B. To do so C. in so doing D. Doing so
22. You can stay here _____ you don’t make a loud noise.
9. “What happened to Michael’s leg?” – “He was wounded in ____.”
A. otherwise B. until C. unless D. so long as
A. World War Second B. the World Was Second
23. They quarrelled _______ the choice of a house.
C. Second World War D. the Second World War
A. on B. over C. for D. to
10. “I understand that you didn’t do the work” – “Oh, ___!”
24. Our horses are on the same hill. Mine is ____ his.
A. no, I did B. yes, I did C. no, I didn’t D. yes, I didn’t
A. over B. on C. above D. upon
11. Somsak is twenty-eight years old, but Somsri, his sister, is only fourteen.
25. Last night, _____ nothing to watch on T.V., we went out.
A. He is older than his sister two times
A. we having B. there being C. there having D. we had
B. He is twice as old as his sister
26. “Why didn’t he report the incident to the boss?”
C. His sister is twice as young as him
“He probably thought ______ not his responsibility.”
D. He is two times as older as his sister
A. it to report was B. being reported it
12. Suchart and Somsak were badly injured in the last match, so ____ can play
C. reporting it was D. to have it reported
today.
27. “I saw Larry at the library yesterday.” - “You _________. He’s in the hospital.”
A. both of them B. either one of them
A. won’t have B. couldn’t have C. should have D. could have
C. neither of them D. not any of them
28. “Are you going to the movies?” - “If Sally goes, ______.”
A. I do so B. so go I C. so I’ll go D. so will I
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29. “Why haven’t these letters been mailed?” 40. “I see the travel agency gave you a lot of information.”
“Well, John said he’d get someone _____ tomorrow.” “Yes, some of it is useful but - ___ isn’t.”
A. for mailing them B. mailing them A. the remain B. another C. the rest D. the other one
C. will mail them D. to mail them 41. I thought you said she was going away this summer, ___?
30. “You seem to have a lot of money with you” - “Yes, The store _____.” A. didn’t I B. didn’t you C. wasn’t she D. wasn’t it
A. cashed for me a check B. cashed me a check 42. Somchai was a really silly boy when we were in high-school. I still remember
C. cashed a check to me D. cashed a check for me ______ very stupid questions.
31. The difference between monkeys and apes cannot ____ in a few short A. his asking B. asking him C. him to ask D. his being asked
sentences. 43. There is no need to use a boat to cross this stream .It is only ______.
A. describe adequate B. Describe adequately A. a knee –depth B. a depth – knee C. deep – knees D. knee – deep
C. Be described adequate D. be described adequately 44. “You have been spending too much money lately.”
32. I _____ him that much money. “You’re right .I need to ____ on my expenses.”
A. oppose to lend B. oppose to lending A. cut out B. cut up C. cut down D. cut away
C. am opposed to lend D. am opposed to lending 45. “What was your advice to Marvin?” – “Well, I recommended that he ____.”
33. “May I _____ the lights?” - “Of course. But don’t forget to _____ the lights when A. study B. studies C. studying D. studied
you leave.” 46. “Did you enjoy the play?” – “Yes, but I don’t think the actors performed as well
A. turn in - turn off B. open up - turn down as they ___.”
C. turn on - turn off D. open out - turn over A. do B. have done C. once did D. did
34. They boys _____ their teacher if they _____ in the examination room. 47. “I don’t think I’ll ever understand algebra!” – “Just keep on _______.”
A. ask - might smoke B. ask - permitted to smoke A. tries B. try C. to try D. trying
C. asked - permitted to smoke D. asked - might smoke 48. “Let’s go to the new movie downtown.” – “Thanks, but I ______ it already.”
35. Wipa ___ to the hospital yesterday but nobody took her there. A. have seen B. was seeing C. had seen D. did see
A. could go B. would go 49. I feel dizzy but I expect the feeling will pass _____ in a minute.
C. should have gone D. must have gone A. off B. on C. by D. from
36. “I can’t find the book I left here an hour ago.” 50. What ____ to see him at the stadium.
“It _____ unintentionally for there were many books here.” A. the surprise B. surprise C. a surprise D. surprising
A. might be taken B. would have been taken Test 15
C. should be taken D. must have been taken 1. Jupiter is the largest planet in the solar system, ______ eleven times the size
37. “I’m so impressed with the weather here.” – “Yes, this is a lovely part of the of the earth.
country, ___? A. is B. has C. being D. having
A. is this B. isn’t it C. is it D. isn’t this 2. Jupiter spins faster than _____ planet.
38. “Michael has lived in Peru for ten years.” – “Yes, but he _____ doesn’t A. any B. any another C. any others D. any other
understand Span.” 3. War stole his youth and his home. Everything in his life changed _____.
A. already B. yet C. still D. anymore A. as a result B. moreover C. by no means D. therefore
39. “Did you see anyone interesting at the party?” – “Yes, _____ were there.” 4. Every student in those five rooms must bring _____ own books to class
A. some of John’s friends B. some friend of John’s A. one’s B. his C. their D. someone’s
C. some of John’s friend D. some of John friends 5. “They all work hard” - “Which one works _____ of all?”
A. harder B. the hardest C. most hard D. the most hardly

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6. “Was the conference a success?” – “Yes, ___ people attended it than usual.” 17. “Why did you return so suddenly?” – “Well, he demanded that I _______.”
A. more B. fewer C. less D. many A. left B. have left C. leave D. must leave
7. “I understand that the picnic has been postponed.” 18. “Do you know anything about birds?” – “Yes, when I was a child I _______ bird
“Well, the interest ____ was not very promising.” books.”
A. showing B. showed C. shown D. shows A. used to read B. am used to reading
8. “Frank is a curious boy.” – “Yes, he always ask ___.” C. was used to read D. used to reading
A. to the teacher questions B. the teacher questions 19. Seldom ________ such a beautiful sight.
C. questions to the teacher D. teacher questions A. I saw B. I have ever seen
9. Anyone who _________ his work cannot go. C. have I seen D. was I ever seeing
A. finishes not B. not finish 20. Under no circumstances ______ or exchanged.
C. has not finished D. will not finish A. goods will be returned B. goods should be returned
10. “Have you written to Dang yet?” C. can goods be returned D. are goods being returned
“No, I didn’t know his address. _____, I would have written to him. 21. “How will you be able to get to Chiengmai in time for the meeting?”
A. Because B. Otherwise C. consequently D. Therefore “I’ll fly, ____ will only take 50 minutes.”
11. An eclipse of the sun _____ when the moon comes directly between the sun A. and such B. that C. and therefore D. which
and the earth. 22. “Last month, the oil prices went up again by 20 percent.”
A. occurs B. is occurred C. is occurring D. occur “That was the third price increase since the prices _______ twice before that.”
12. “Deang didn’t go out last night.” – “But he said he’d rather have gone out _____ A. have been raised B. had been raised
home.” C. have raised D. had raised
A. to having stayed B. than stay 23. “Do you believe Absence makes the heart grow fonder?”
C. rather than have stayed D. than have stayed “Yes. If my husband and I are parted for a time, ______ tend to appreciate
13. “Do you know that beautiful lady over there?” - “Yes, that’s Wanida. She‘s _______ more.”
_____ in her group.” A. we - each other B. I - the other C. we - us D. I - another
A. more beautiful than any girl B. more beautiful than any other girl 24. Kannika, the girl you _______ at the party, _________ my nephew.
C. so beautiful as other girl D. beautiful more than another girl A. meet - marries B. will meet - is going to be married
14. “Who told you about Nop’s bad news?” – “He ____________.” C. have met - will be married D. met - is marrying
A. told me himself this, and with his voice quivering 25. I ______ thirty cigarettes a day, but now I ________ down to ten.
B. himself told me this, his voice quivering A. smoke - cut B. smoked - cut
C. told me this himself, his voice quivered C. used to smoke - had cut D. used to smoke - have cut
D. told me this by himself with his voice quivering 26. “The Lewis children know a lot about farms” – “They should. They were ____ in
15. “What do you usually do to relax?” – “Well, after _____ and the tensions in the the country.”
office ____ quite relaxing _____ the fish peacefully swimming in the pond” A. brought up B. brought around C. brought down D. brought to
A. a hard day’s work - it’s - to watch 27. I ______ my essay when the bell rings.
B. a hard work day - is - to watch A. finish B. shall have finished
C. hard day’s work - it’s - watching C. shall be finishing D. have finished
D. a day’s hard work - to be - watching 28. He is the most _________ man I have ever known.
16. No one is indifferent to praise, _______? A. deep-religion B. deeply-religion C. deeply-religious D. deep-religious
A. is one B. are they C. isn’t one D. is he

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29. “I wonder where Mr. White is.” – “Didn’t you know the committee forced him 42. In command was Ferdinand Magellan, a Portuguese _____ under the Spanish
_________?” flag.
A. resigned B. resign C. resigning D. to resign A. sailed B. which sailed C. sail D. sailing
30. She said she met you once at the Hilton last year, _______ since? 43. Why are you so late? You _______ at 2o’ clock.
A. Have you met her B. had you met her A. are to arrive B. ought arrive C. were to arrive D. should be arriving
C. Did you meet her D. were you met her 44. This book is ______ too long to be read at one sitting
31. “John visits his parents a great deal.” - “Yes, he comes ______.” A. even B. extremely C. so D. rather
A. as often as he can B. as often than he can 45. “I thought you bought a new pen yesterday.”
C. often as he can D. more often as he can “Yes, I did but I‘ve left it at home. Can I borrow ____ for a moment?”
32. “The temperature has really risen today!” - “Yes, it is ________ I can’t work.” A. the one of you B. one of yours
A. too hot that B. so hot that C. very hot that D. real hot that C. one pen of your D. the one of your pens
33. “Martha has a new dress.” – “I wish I ___________ one.” 46. “When can you come?” – “I’ll come as soon as _______ my work.”
A. have B. had C. having D. have had A. I finished B. I’d finish C. I’ll finish D. I’ve finished
34. “Shall we ask the teacher some questions?” - “Yes, Let’s have her _____ some 47. “Every job he does is perfect” – “Obviously, he takes pride _______ his work.”
difficult items.” A. to B. for C. with D. in
A. going over B. go over C. will go over D. gone over 48. “Was he disappointed?” – “Yes, he found the movie ________.”
35. Since they came, we _______ able to work on the project. A. bored B. boring C. boringly D. bore
A. are B. have been C. have to be D. were 49. “I failed the test.” – “Frankly, it is ________ surprise to me.”
36. I _______ - to read James Bond. A. none B. no C. any D. not
A. have always liked B. am always liked 50. After many experiments, he _________ the project.
C. would always like D. will always be liking A. gave up B. gave in C. gave away D. gave out
37. He ______ a bad cold; he sneezes so often. Test 16
A. has B. is having 1. The motor car has had an enormous effect _____ in North America.
C. has been having D. will have A. in daily life B. in daily lives C. on daily life D. to daily life
38. After I _______ at the bus terminus, I found a crowd of schoolboys. 2. The building of motorways ______ major cities _____goods and passengers to
A. have arrived B. had been arriving be transported at high speed.
C. had arrived D. arrived A. connecting - enables B. connecting - enable
39. Although my father likes classical music and my mother light music, I like C. connect - enabling D. connected - enable
_________. 3. _____ form of transport it as popular as the private car.
A. folk songs B. folk’s song A. No other B. No others C. None other D. Nothing other
C. folks’ songs D. folk song 4. “I thought you had already seen that movie.” – “Well, it is such a good film
40. Yesterday I met a very beautiful girl. I really want to see her again but I don’t ________.”
know how to go about it. I wish _________. A. that I have ever been to B. that ever I have seen
A. I didn’t meet her yesterday B. I had known her address C. that I want to see it again D. that I go to see it again
C. I knew her address D. I will meet her tomorrow 5. “Jack wants to get to Tokyo quickly.” - “________ today, he would be there by
41. ________ 20 September 1519, five small ships set sail from Spain. Friday.”
A. At B. On C. In D. By A. Were he to leave B. Would he leave
C. To leave D. Was he leaving

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6. “Bill hasn’t arrived yet.” – “I wonder ____.” 20. “___ did he pay for his transistor radio?” – “Only three hundred baht.”
A. when will he come B. when he is come A. How high B. How many C. How much D. How often
C. when to come D. when he will come 21. ____ does it take to get to Bangsaen from here?
7. “Can we begin the test?” – “We can’t unless the teacher _____ so.” A. How far B. How long C. How much D. How many
A. will say B. is saying C. shall say D. says 22. We should have the gardener _____ the lawn with insecticide.
8. _____, she usually spends her time _______ about old times. A. to spray B. sprayed C. spray D. spraying
A. Like most elderly people - at talking 23. “Do you fix your own car?” - “No, I always have a mechanic ___ it.”
B. Like most of the elderly people - to talk A. fix B. fixed C. fixing D. fixes
C. Like most of the elderly peoples – talking 24. Although he shouted, he could not make his voice ____.
D. Like most elderly people - talking A. hear B. to hear C. heard D. to be heard
9. No sooner _____ the rain ____. 25. Yesterday the teacher had his students ____ ten poems. In addition, they were
A. had we started than - came B. we started when - came made _____ three essays in class.
C. did we start that - came C. we had started that - would come A. memorized - to write B. memorize - to write
10. ___ I was ___ this morning. C. to memorize - write D. memorizing - to write
A. Because of the rain, - an hour late 26. Would you mind if I had you ______ Peter off at the airport tomorrow morning?
B. Because of the rain, - late an hour A. seen B. seeing C. see D. to see
C. Raining, - late for an hour 27. Don’t forget to give Mr. Brown my message, ___?
D. because of raining, - an hour later A. do you B. are you C. shall you D. will you
11. What ____ so seriously these last two hours? 28. He returned the borrowed book ____.
A. were you discussing B. have you discussed A. the next very day B. the day very next
C. have you been discussing D. did you discuss C. the very day next D. the very next day
12. Frank ___ when he noticed a large packing-case lying on the floor. 29. John may not pass the examination but he will do ____.
A. has about to leave B. had about to leave A. his possible best B. the best possible
C. is about to leave D. was about to leave C. his best D. the best
13. A: What are you doing? - B: ______. 30. He was staring ___ at his enemy.
A. No B. None C. Not D. Nothing A. hardy B. in hard manner C. hardly D. hard
14. All work is better than ____ at all. 31. Time is short, and the secretaries are typing ______.
A. no B. none C. not D. some A. with a pressure B. under pressure
15. “Do you think Jennifer is a beautiful girl?” – “I think she’s a __ girl.” C. under the pressure D. to pressure
A. good-look B. look-good C. good-looking D. well-looking 32. He has gone _____ to continue his education.
16. His uncle has _____ for three years. A. to overseas B. for overseas C. in overseas D. overseas
A. died B. been dead C. been died D. dead 33. I am not surprised that Monica failed to solve that problem. She did it _____ to
17. He ______ newspapers for ten years. get it right.
A. is selling B. sells A. quite quickly B. so quickly C. very quickly D. too quickly
C. has been selling D. has been sold 34. She tells stories to the children ______ before they go to bed.
18. As a result, war ____ out ten years later. A. in the night B. at very night C. at night D. in very night
A. broken B. was broken C. broke D. had broken 35. It’s no use ___ it all in five minutes.
19. “_____ is it, by air, from Bangkok to Chiengmai?” - “About 500 miles.” A. you try to do B. that you should try to do
A. How long B. How far C. How much D. How many C. that you shall try to do D. your trying to do
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36. He gave me two oranges but ______ were bad. 50. We live in the ____ on the corner.
A. all B. some C. most D. both A. brick house old large B. large old brick house
37. You shan’t come in till I ____ your ticket. C. old brick large house D. brick large old house
A. had seen B. shall see C. am seeing D. have seen Test 17
38. She couldn’t ____ the car, or she would have stopped.
1. In China an ancient medical treatment ____ as acupuncture is sometimes used
A. be seeing B. have been seeing
during surgery.
C. see D. have seen
A. to know B. knowing C. known D. knows
39. This luggage is quite similar to ______.
2. Acupuncture is ______ by _______ needless into various parts of the body
A. that one B. those C. in additional D. that
A. made - insert B. made - inserting
40. Many people want to wear clothes like _____.
C. done - insert D. done - inserting
A. those worn by film stars B. those wear by film stars
3. Western doctors ______ Chinese hospitals have been started to see patients
C. that worn by film stars D. those wore by film stars
______ serious operations without a conventional an aesthetic.
41. He is _____ success _____ everyone here is very proud of him.
A. that visit - underwent B. visited - undergoing
A. such - that B. such a - that C. so - that D. such a - so
C. visiting - undergoing D. which have visited - undergoing
42. “Did the police ever find the stolen jewelry?” – “Yes, but only after they’d
4. “If you can’t lend me the money, I think I’ll ask Fred.”
conducted a ____.”
“Don’t bother. He has ___ than I do.”
A. room-to-room search B. room-after-room search
A. fewer B. little C. few D. less
C. room-by-room search D. room-in-room search 5. “I think I failed the test.” – “In my opinion, the ___ was the most unreasonable.
43. “John found it difficult to adjust to Lybia.” – “For one thing, __ is a difficult
A. examination third question B. question third of the examination
language to learn.”
C. third examination question D. examination of the third question
A. Arabic B. the Arabic 6. “How can you keep such long hours?” – “Well, now I _____ at night so it isn’t
C. the language D. Arabics language
hard for me”
44. “Why are you so tired?” – “Mrs. Jackson had me _____ with her child all
A. am used to working B. used to working
afternoon.”
C. used to work D. was used to work
A. stay B. to stay C. stayed D. staying 7. “Sandra is a miserable person.” – “Of course she is. She’s jealous ______
45. “What did the teacher dislike?”-”She disliked my ____ out of turn”
everyone.”
A. answered B. answering
A. about B. with C. to D. of
C. to have answered D. to answer 8. _____ the harvest, farmers are busy _____ their work in the field.
46. Make me angry __ for it!
A. During - doing B. while - to do
A. and suffer B. and you will suffer
C. As - do D. Between - in doing
C. you will D. and you suffer 9. He went on doing it ____ our protests.
47. Her name is Judy. She is ____ can be.
A. owing to B. because C. in spite of D. instead of
A. sweeter than B. as sweet as C. the sweetest D. as sweet
10. If there ____ no floods last year, the crop ____ better now.
48. ___, I like Rolling Stones.
A. were - would be B. had - would have been
A. No need to say B. Don’t need to say
C. had been - would be D. was - would have been
C. Needless saying D. needless to say
11. It is imperative that this letter _____ immediately.
49. “Life”, he said, “is very ____.”
A. were sent B. sent C. be sent D. send
A. complicate B. complicated C. complicating D. complication 12. I wish I ___ more English.
A. know B. knew C. did know D. have known
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13. It’s _____ other than Tom! 29. He said it was right that ____ should beg
A. no B. none C. nothing D. somebody A. blind B. the blinds C. the blind D. the blindness
14. “What would you like for your birthday?” – “___ will do.” 30. When he ____ his cup , he broke it
A. Anything B. None C. Something D. Somebody A. was dropping B. dropped C. drop D. had dropped
15. The hijackers have taken sixteen hostages but have set ___ an old woman 31. “Tell me what happened.”
who is ill and needs urgent medical attention. “When I ____ she ____ my drawer.”
A. free B. freed C. freely D. freedom A. entered - was searching B. enter - is searching
16. They looked very _____ when they came to see us last night. C. was entering - searched D. am entering - searches
A. cheer B. cheerful C. cheerfully D. cheered 32. “Think of yourself, if not of ____.” – “Thanks, but I don’t see any other way out.”
17. Mr. Hill is ____ to need a doctor. A. others B. another C. other D. oneself
A. so ill B. as ill as C. ill enough D. that ill 33. “A problem may have many solutions, _________
18. The size of the audience, ______ we had expected, was well over twenty A. some better than another B. some better than others
thousand. C. others are better than some D. other better than any other
A. as B. whom C. what D. who 34. “He bought some cherries, two apples an orange. But he ate all the big
19. ____ would you solve the problem if this method failed? cherries and left me ______.” – “Oh! Did he?”
A. What else B. Whose else C. Who else D. How else A. one of those B. little fruit C. the rest D. some big ones
20. ___ ourselves, Jack’s brother is a drug addict. 35. The girl you _____ yesterday is waiting for you in the drawing room
A. For B. among C. between D. With A. told me B. told me about C. told about D. told me about her
21. It is high time we got going, _____? 36. “Why do you say we are fond of luxuries?” – “For one thing, the streets of
A. isn’t it B. didn’t it C. should we D. aren’t we Bangkok are full of private cars, _________ are expensive.”
22. Mr. Brown is seriously considering ______ for further studies. A. all those B. most of which C. most of what D. almost of them
A. having had to leave B. leaving 37. The police pursued the enemy relentlessly, ___________
C. to leave D. having left A. and finally catch him B. finally catching him
23. Though you have been advised to talk less, you need not _____ your opinion C. to catch him in the final D. with a final catch
when asked. 38. A job like his _________.
A. should reserve B. reserving C. to reserve D. reserve A. is fascinating, pays well, and rewarding
24. I saw him ____ dead by the soldier. B. has fascination, rewards, and pays well
A. shooting B. shoot C. to shoot D. shot C. offers fascination, rewarding, and profitable
25. If you hurry, you will overtake him. He has only just left here and _____far. D. is fascinating, profitable, and rewarding
A. mustn’t go B. can’t have gone 39. Elderly people, _____ require constant attention.
C. couldn’t go D. can’t be going A. a large number’s depending on government aid
26. _____ the book, please return it to me B. and many of them depend on the government to finance them
A. should you find B. Will you be finding C. who are dependent many of them on financing from the government
C. Will you find D. Will you have found D. many of whom are financially dependent on the government
27. He said he didn’t derive _____ from working 40. To relieve the pain _______.
A. joys B. any joy C. some joys D. no joy A. the medicine prescribed by the doctor was taken by the man
28. _____ sacrifice was it that people talked about it for years B. the doctor gave the man the medicine he prescribed
A. Much great B. So great a C. As great as D. How great a C. the man took the medicine prescribed by the doctor for him to take
D. the man took the medicine that was prescribed by the doctor
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41. He was happy to find the kind of job _____. Test 18
A. which they had trained him for B. that he had training in
1. Although now ______ to Africa and South America , yellow fever is still deadly
C. for which he had been trained D. that was for his training
A. limited B. limit C. limiting D. is limited
42. That company is said to pay high wages __________.
2. Largely through the work of the World Health Organization, most developed
A. and it provides many fringe benefits
countries have eradicated malaria or brought it _____ control.
B. and to provide many fringe benefits
A. in B. below C. to D. under
C. and with provisions for fringe benefits
3. Nevertheless, malaria afflicts more than 150 million people each year,
D. and fringe benefits are provided
___________ one million children in Africa alone.
43. To do well on the test _____.
A. and kill B. kill C. killing D. to kill
A. the four choices should be looked at carefully before you make a choice
4. “My watch is broken” – “Why don’t you ____?”
B. don’t answer anything before a careful look at the four choices
A. have it repair B. have it repairing
C. before you choose an answer, carefully look at the four choices
C. have it for repairing D. have it repaired
D. look at the four choices carefully before choosing an answer
5. “Did you finish the test?” - “Yes, but I _______ better if I had had more time.”
44. In some business fields _____.
A. could do B. could have done
A. women are, five to one, smaller than men
C. should do D. should be doing
B. for every one woman, there are five men
6. “Have you read his new book?” – “Yes. It’s ______ interesting than his first four
C. it takes five men for one woman
books.”
D. men outnumber women by five to one
A. the most B. very much C. much more D. the more
45. That kind of reaction _______.
7. “What did he use to get the fish?” – “I think he had a ____.”
A. is, among uneducated people, typical
A. bamboo long fishing pole B. long bamboo fishing pole
B. we find to be typical for uneducated people
C. pole long, bamboo, and fishing D. bamboo fishing pole, long
C. typifies people who don’t have education
8. “Were any of the questions difficult?” - “Yes, look at _______.”
D. is typical among uneducated people
A. three item B. the third item C. item third D. three’s item
46. “If you don’t find your book in this room, why ___________.”
9. “I can’t hear a thing” – “You should have taken a seat ________.”
A. don’t look for it somewhere there?
A. in front row B. up front C. near front D. close to front
B. not look for it somewhere else?
10. “Why did you move?” – “All ____ a sudden, I realized I was in a dangerous
C. you not look for it some other where?
position.”
D. you not look for it some elsewhere?
A. in B. of C. at D. by
47. “Have you ever seen a live rhino? ______ can you describe it ?”
11. Asteroids are minor planets. Some are fairly large bodies, but _____ resemble
A. If so, B. If you are, C. If you do, D. If you have,
mountains floating in space.
48. The lack of a thorough grasp of the situation _______ matters to a speedy
A. most B. mostly C. almost D. the most
conclusion.
12. Comets are rarely bright enough to be seen with ______
A. makes them difficult to bring B. makes them difficult in bringing
A. nake eye B. the nake eye C. naked eye D. the naked eye
C. makes difficulty for them to bring D. makes it difficult for them to bring
13. “I’m sorry that I bought this little book-self.”
49. Do you think Janet enjoys _______?
“Yes, it is _______ many books.”
A. playing piano B. playing the piano
A. very small to hold B. too small to hold
C. playing with the piano D. playing with piano
C. enough small to hold D. small enough to hold
50. _________ the price , they are prepared to pay.
A. However B. Whichever C. Whatever D. Whoever
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14. “The fund- raising drive was a success.” 27. Yesterday we did nothing but ______
“Yes, Mr. Smith gave a thousand dollars and __________.” A. talking B. talked C. talk D. had talked
A. so did I B. I did so C. I did give too D. I also did give 28. At the office :”My mother’s coming back from her vacation”-“______”
15. “I’ll come to give you the package at eight.” A. She was gone for two weeks B. I hope the vacation was tiring
“That will be too late because we ______ by that hour.” C. It’s usually very nice in June D. I didn’t know she was away
A. have gone B. will have gone C. will go D. went 29. At a clinic: “____?” - ”My lungs”
16. A _____ man has been sitting near the gate for more than one hour” A. What is the problem like B. How is the story
A. suspicion-looking B. suspicious-looking C. What is the report about D. How is your health
C. suspect-looking D. suspiciously-looking 30. “I’ve been working with this puzzle for two hours.” – “It must be a hard one
17. He devoted most of his time ________ - novels ______.”
A. to having written B. to write A. solve B. solved C. to solve D. solving
C. to writing D. to have written 31. At the station, we often see the sign _______ for pickpockets.
18. “He didn’t understand it.” – “__________.” A. Watch up B. Watch on C. Watch out D. Watch at
A. So did I B. I did too C. I did either D. Neither did I 32. You mustn’t _________ these difficult exercises; do them all.
19. “I don’t want that student in my class.” A. leave off B. leave behind C. leave for D. leave out
“If he _____ really such a problem, I‘ll take him into mine.” 33. I wish _____.
A. will be B. were C. is D. was A. you knew but you don’t B. you know but you don’t
20. “Who is the new professor?” – “He’s the man ______.” C. you knew but you didn’t D. you know but you didn’t
A. which is talking to Mr. Smith now B. that talks to Mr. Smith now 34. ____ last Sunday.
C. talk to Mr. Smith now D. talking to Mr. Smith now A. I would sooner you had come here
21. “What’s your proposal?” – “I propose that the meeting ____.” B. I would sooner you have come here
A. is postponing B. be postponed C. I would sooner you came here
C. to be postponed D. postness D. I would sooner you should have come here
22. “What do you think of his presence here?” 35. ______ next Sunday.
“The longer he stays, _____ I dislike him.” A. I would rather you had come B. I would rather you have come
A. the most B. the very more C. much more D. the more C. I would rather you came D. I should rather you came
23. “Are you leaving?” – “Yes, but I wish I ______ to go.” 36. ____ and you will succeed.
A. didn’t have B. will not have C. don’t have D. may not have A. Work hard B. Working hard
24. “Was it a good seminar?” – “Yes, _________ were exchanged among the C. If you work hard D. If only you work hard
participants.” 37. _____ I would give a party.
A. much more ideas B. many more ideas A. Were she to come next month, B. She were to come next month,
C. much number of ideas D. many number of ideas C. She comes next month, D. She would come next month,
25. “I’m sorry that I am late. It took more time to get here than I expected.” 38. He said if he _____ a millionaire, he would travel round the world once a year.
“You ______ sooner, if you ______ the early bus before the rush hour.” A. is B. was C. were D. would be
A. can arrive - had taken B. would have arrived - had taken 39. “The office was in an uproar.” – “Yes, it was full of _______ people.”
C. could arrive - would have taken D. had arrived - would have taken A. complained B. complaint C. complain D. complaining
26. ______ a child will develop personality problems 40. “Who is your aunt?” – “She’s the lady _____ next to the exit.”
A. if being ill - treated B. If ill - treated A. is sitting B. that she sits C. who sits D. sitting
C. If be ill - treated D. If he be - treated

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41. “Who’s that man over there?” – “I _______ recognize his face, but ________ 5. “Susan is already in bed” – “She rarely stays up late, ______?”
remember his name.” A. doesn’t she B. will she C. does she D. won’t she
A. can’t - didn’t B. could - didn’t C. did - can’t D. can - don’t 6. “Shall we go now?” – “No, let’s not ____.”
42. “Will your sister be present at the meeting?” – “She will, _____ she still has a A. to leave B. leave C. leaving D. to be leaving
cold.” 7. “I’m sorry you failed the examination.” – “Frankly, I wish I _________ harder.”
A. because B. whether C. while D. although A. studied B. had studied C. was studying D. did study
43. “Do you often hear from John?” 8. “Are you going by boat?” – “If John does, ________.”
“No, I ______ from him since I ______ his last letter three months ago.” A. I do so B. so I’ll go C. so will I D. so would I
A. didn’t hear - received B. didn’t hear - have received 9. “Mark wasn’t there last night” – “No, _____.”
C. haven’t heard - received D. haven’t heard - have received A. I wasn’t either B. either was I C. I wasn’t too D. neither I was
44. “The earthquake surprised everyone” – “Yes, I was reading the paper when it 10. He suggested ______ to a holiday camp.
_____.” A. Mary that she should go B. to Mary that she should go
A. had hit B. hit C. has hit D. had been hit C. for Mary that she go D. to Mary to go
45. “John always goes home before the party ends.” 11. In daylight people can see ________ and have a good chance of running out of
“He has a preference ________ leaving early.” its way.
A. to B. with C. by D. for A. a approached tornado B. an approached tornado
46. “I wonder how John’s trip was” - “I don’t know. I haven’t seen him _____.” C. a approaching tornado D. an approaching tornado
A. because he arrived B. until he arrived 12. “Who are you inviting to the folk festival?” - “No one. I’m going ______ myself.”
C. since he arrived D. when he arrived A. by B. with C. for D. to
47. “You look tired.” – “Well, it was ______ that I feel like going to bed.” 13. “The weather report said there would be shower activity.”
A. so long test B. very long test “Then I must take my umbrella __________ it rains.”
C. a long test D. such a long test A. in spite of B. if C. because D. although
48. “Jack is a very ambitious boy” – “Yes, he works on Sundays so that ______.” 14. “The lake had ice on it this morning.” – “It ___________ very cold last night.”
A. to earn extra money B. earning extra money A. must have gotten B. could have gotten
C. he can earn extra money D. he earn extra money C. would have gotten D. should have gotten
49. The traffic was held _____ because of the accident. 15. “Do you think we should offer Mr. Jones a drink?” – “No, he looks _________.”
A. over B. down C. up D. under A. comfortable B. real comfortable
50. Please help yourself _____ whatever you like. C. comfort D. comfortably
A. on B. in C. over D. to 16. It was a fine day for a picnic, __________ rather cold.
Test 19 A. if B. though C. so D. therefore
17. I heard that that teacher was very upset .When she met her students in class,
1. Famine occurs when all the people in an area have hardly _____ food.
she realized that _____ had tried to go _____ best, so she did not blame them.
A. not B. no C. ever D. any
A. she - her B. each - his C. none - her D. all - his
2. A fable is a short story which is generally told to teach ____ useful lesson.
A. a B. Ø C. an D. the 18. “Do you think we should live now?” – “Yes, it’s wiser ____ before the traffic
gets too heavy.”
3. These factories were ugly buildings with high chimneys ____ out black smoke
A. than leaving B. to leave C. when leaving D. leave
A. pour B. to pour C. poured D. pouring
19. “What will happen to the Indo-Chinese refugees?”
4. “Why didn’t you attend the concert?” – “I would have gone if I ____ time.”
A. have had B. have C. would have D. had had “They’ll be given a meal and then _____ to find out why they fled their country.”
A. questioned B. are questioned C. question D. will question
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20. “Did you read the new about the earthquake in Italy?” 34. On the street. “Have you found a good place to eat yet?” - “Yes. There’s a
“Yes. And there never will be news _____ again.” wonderful restaurant right down the street from the school.” - “____?” - Yes.
A. so terrifying B. so terrified And the food is good too.”
C. terrifying me much D. terrified me much A. Is it really like that B. Do they often go there
21. In ___ the Trans-Siberian Railway was built and people were encouraged to C. Are the prices reasonable D. Do you like good food
settle in Siberia. 35. Greater efforts to increase wheat production must be made if bread short-ages
A. Nicholas II reign B. Nicholas’ II reign ______ avoided.
C. Nicholas II’s reign D. reign of Nicholas II A. will be B. can be C. are to be D. were to be
22. The Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905) ended with the severe defeat of Russia 36. The settlers at Jamestown lived on wild berries and roots because they had
and the almost _______ of the Russian navy. ____ to eat.
A. complete destroying B. complete destruction A. nothings B. nothing C. nothings else D. nothing else
C. completely destroyed D. complete destroy 37. “Did you enjoy the film strip?” – “Yes, it was very _____.”
23. I couldn’t possibly go there _____ my parents gave me some money. A. informing B. informative C. informed D. information
A. if B. because C. because of D. unless 38. “You didn’t complete the assignment.” – “I would have if I __ time.”
24. I am sorry I didn’t see my uncle yesterday. I wish _____. A. had had B. could have C. have D. had
A. I had seen him B. I saw him 39. “Was Timothy at the party?” - “I don’t think so. At least, if he __ I didn’t see him.”
C. I have seen him D. I didn’t see him A. had been B. were C. was D. would be
25. They made me _________. 40. Many died ________ starvation or disease because they lived in badly
A. working hard B. to work hardly C. work hard D. work hardly _______ conditions.
26. He can’t solve this problem, and _________. A. of - overcrowded B. with - overcrowded
A. his friends can’t too B. neither can’t his friends C. of - overcrowding D. with - overcrowding
C. his friends can’t either D. either can his friends 41. About a third of the people of Ghana cannot read and write, but the number of
27. He ____ to the last meeting, but he didn’t. children in school _______ growing ________.
A. must go B. should have gone A. are - rapid B. is - rapid C. are - rapidly D. is - rapidly
C. would go D. had gone 42. Fish ______ animals with a backbone and a jaw
28. These oranges are sold _____ the dozen. A. is cold- blood B. are cold – blood
A. at B. for C. by D. of C. is cold –blooded D. are cold – blooded
29. “You speak Italian, don’t you?” - “No, I don’t speak Italian, but I _____ speak French.” 43. “What advice did you give the student?”
A. do B. must C. ought D. have to “Well, I recommended that he _________ to the dean.”
30. “Does John need a new car?” – “At the moment, he’s considering ______ one.” A. spoke B. will speak C. speak D. had spoken
A. to buy B. buying C. to buying D. buy 44. “Jane was sorry she missed the picnic” – “Yes, she _________.”
31. She’d rather stay home than ____ shopping. A. regretted that she couldn’t go B. regrets that she can’t go
A. will go B. going C. to go D. go C. would regret that she couldn’t go D. regretted that she can’t go
32. The secretary has been busy typing ____ afternoon. 45. “Who is the new biology professor?” - “He’s the man ___ to the secretary now.”
A. all B. on C. in D. during A. which is talking B. talking
33. At a bus-stop. “I miss my old car. ______ I had it for years.” - “I have you C. that he is talking D. that talks
thought of getting a new one?” 46. “Why is Charles angry?” – “The teacher made him _______ the verbs.”
A. I wish I hadn’t sold it B. I wish I had a better one A. study B. to study C. studying D. studies
C. I wish I hadn’t gotten it D. I wish I had it repaired

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47. “I’m supposed to catch the afternoon feature.” 12. So far three houses _____.
”Then you should leave now, _______?” A are built B were built
A. shouldn’t you B. wouldn’t you C. should you D. might you C have built D have been built
48. Today _____ seemed more expensive than usual. 13. You ought to do some work. _____sitting there reading the paper.
A. most of everything B. almost everything A in spite of B in addition to C instead of D in accordance with
C. most of everything D. almost everythings 14. What's taking an entrance exam_____?
49. Last night we _____ a great deal from the heat. A like B alike C likely D look like
A. had suffered B. were suffered C. suffered D. were suffer 15. The student _____his lesson thoroughly, was prepared for' the exam.
50. Britain has _____ extensive road system A to study B studying C studied D having studied
A. a B. the C. an D. Ø 16. The body of a fish is quite different from _____a land animal.
Test 20 AØ B one of C that of D those of
17. "I can understand everything Betty says."
1. The main difference _____ living and non-living things is that all living things
"But her brother speaks _____ she does."
respond ____ changes in their surroundings, grow and reproduce themselves.
A better than B clearer than C more clear than D as good as
A between - with B among - with C between - to D among - to
18. "Do you want me to take you to the bus?" – “No, I'll get there_____.” .
2. The earth is not a completely solid ball of rock, but _____various layers.
A in some way B by some means
A makes up of B makes up with C is made up of D is made up with
C with a car D somehow
3. "Is this pattern important?" – “It's _____ to study well."
19. "I'm going out now." – “Would you mind _____ me the key to the house?"
A that important B very important C too important D important enough
A leave B leaving C to leave D leaves
4. "This silver vase is tarnished." – “in my opinion, it needs _____.”
20. "Why are you here and not in the library?" – “I guess I'm tired _____ studying."
A to be polish B polishing C polished D being polished
A of B with C for D by
5. "Are you sorry that you didn't take pictures?" – “Yes, I regret _____any."
21. Switzerland is bordered _____ the north by Germany.
A not to take B that I not take C not taking D to not taken
A at B to C in D on
6. She was busy _____a variety of articles to the customers.
22. The Swiss _____ thrifty and hard-working.
A with introducing B introducing C for introducing D in introducing
A is B are C has D have
7. Would you be so kind _____ lend me your new pen?
23. “I would like to invite all three of you to my party.”
A to B as C enough to D as to
“Well, Susan and I can go, but _____.”
8. He ran away _____ he should be seen.
A neither can Charles B Charles can, too
A though B for C if D lest
C so can Charles D Charles can't
9. "Did he make any comments?"
24. “Jane said that you had read the book three times.” - “Yes, I found it very ___.”
"Yes, he said it was imperative that we _____ on time tomorrow."
A amusingly B amuse C amusing D amused
A had been B were C have been D be
25. “Mr. Sands has come up with a good plan.” - “____ to tell everyone tomorrow?”
10. “I can't understand how you missed the exit." – “Well, it was so dark _____.”
A Ought we B Must we C Should we D May we
A. we could see the road signs hardly
26. “The students have already gone.” - “Yes, the teacher let them _____ early."
B. hardly could we see the road signs
A to leave B leave C leaving D left
C. we could see hardly the road signs
27. "Why are you in such a hurry?”
D. we could hardly see the road signs
"The librarian said it was important that I _____ this book immediately."
11. Unlike other Asian states, Singapore has ___ raw materials.
A returned B was returning C had returned D return
A hardly no B any hardly C hardly some D hardly any

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28. Accidents_____. 43. "What exactly do you want?"
A are often caused by carelessness B are often cost by carelessness “I would like to see you _____ a good job 'on the project."
C are often cause carelessly D often cost by careless A to do B doing C having done D do
29. There are _____than in that room. 44. “Are you going to send the letter?” – “Not now. I must have it _____first.”
A less chairs in this room B chairs in this room less A to be signed B signing C sign D signed
C fewer chairs in this room D chairs in this room fewer 45. “What do you think about the U.S?”
30. If everybody _____ the traffic rules, the road will be _____. "If I had known it was so industrialized, I _____come here."
A obey - much more safer B obeys - much safer A would never have B will never
C obey - more safe D obeys - more safer C would never D had never
31. There is water below the earth's surface _____ everywhere. 46. The robbery took place in _____.
A most B most of C almost D in A a busily shopping street B a busy street shopping
32. _____heat from the sun there would be no life on earth. C busy shopping street D a busy shopping street
A Except B Without C If there is no D Despite 47. The car knocked the man _____ his bicycle.
33. The _____ north we go, the _____ we are to meet high temperatures. A of B out C off D away
A far - less likely B farther - likely 48. _____exhibitions are like huge market places for the sale of goods, and these
C farther - less likely D farthest - least likely are often called trade fairs.
34. “Does John dress well?” – “_____ is not important.” A Most of B A great many C A great deal of D Many of
A A person wears B What does a person wear 49. Some flowers have _____ petals.
C What a person wears D What a person does wear A bright colour B bright coloured
35. “Why is Janet so spoiled?” - “She is accustomed to ____ whatever she wants." C brightly coloured D colour-bright
A have B had C she has D having 50. There _____ considerable improvements in agriculture since World War II.
36. “She is an excellent professor.” - “Yes, she is better than __ teacher we have.” A was B were C has been D have be
A some other B any other C some D any
37. “Where should we go?” – “Try to find _____.”
A Gate Three B Third Gate C Three Gate D Gate Third
38. I don't think we are on the right road. We _____someone.
A had better ask B should better ask
C had better asked D have better ask
39. It is no use _____ to school if you _____ to work hard.
A going - do not ready B to go - do not ready
C going - are not ready D go - are not ready
40. Do you _____ your own bed, or do you have it _____?
A do - to do B do - made C make - made D make - to make
41. The development of new crop strains _____ greatly increased yields.
A is B are C has D have
42. “Johnny is supposed to visit me this afternoon.” – “If he _____ tell him I said
‘hello’.”
A coming B came C comes D will come

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