Practice test 1

Choose the correct answer for each question

1.They won’t do that, ………….?

A. won’t they B. didn’t they C. will they D. will they not

2. He isn’t in London now because he ………… to the continent.

A. has been B. was going C. will going D. has gone

3. I can see only …………

A. few bottle B. little bottles C. a few bottles D. many bottles

4. He came ………… train

A. by B. with C. on D. from

5. I haven’t seen Jenny ………..

A. for a long time B. in the last time C. since long D. lastly

6. If you hurry, you will be in Burton ……….. midnight.

A. while B. during C. on D. by

7. Don’t drink too much tea. It’s bad ………….. your stomach.

A. by B. on C. in D. for

8. She spends all her money ……….. clothes.

A. on B.to C. at D. for

9. We went by car and the children went ………… foot.

A. on B. by C. with D. in

10. ………… to the station when I saw you this morning?

A. Have you gone B. Are you going C. Were you going D. Have you been doing

11. He went to school …………. five.

A. at age of B. at the age of C. by the age of D. at the age

12. …………… study hard when you were at school?

A. Must you B. Had you C. Did you have to D. Were you

13. “What do you do?” - …………

A. I’m a typist B. I’m typing C. I’m a type person D. I typed

14. If it …….. nice tomorrow, we’ll go to the zoo.

A. will B. was C. had been D. is

15. I decided to go ………..

A. walk B. for a walk C. for a walking D. to a walk

Circle the underlined word/ phrases which need correcting

1.I hardly eat seafood and so do my parents.

2. If you really want to be successful, but you have to work very hard.

3. Not be afraid! Everyone will be beside you and help you.

4. After they have been finishing their meal, they asked for the bill.

5. Working all day long in financial services can be very tired.

6. It is quite acceptable to pay a lot for high quality work especially if the service is very well.

7. He rarely smiles when he sees me, isn’t he?

Read the text below and choose the correct answer for each question.
The main reason for the widespread demand for English is its present day importance as an
international language. Besides serving the needs of its native speakers, English is a language which
is used in science, technology, media, communication, international conferences, and so on.

There are more than 350 million people who speak English as their native language. Another 350
million speak it as a second language. Besides, it is quite difficult to get the information of how
many people speak it as a foreign language.

English is increasingly becoming popular. Most of the scientific inventions were carried out in the
English-speaking countries. Computer programs are designed in English. Most of the books for
research and reference are English-written. English is used in international negotiations, trade, and
conferences. English is taught in most high schools and universities.

1.What is the main reason for the popularity of English?

A. It is a foreign language B. It is a second language

C. It is a native language D. It is an international language

2. How many people speak English as a native language?

A. more than 350 million B. more than 700 million

C. less than 350 million D. less than 700 million

3. How many people speak English as a second language?

A. approximately 350 million b. approximately 700 million

 C. We do not know D. They are uncountable

4. How many people speak English as a foreign language?

A. 350 million B. 700 million C. We do not know D. one billion

5. Where were most scientific inventions carried out?

A. America B. England C. English-speaking countries D. Australia

6. Computer programs are designed in ………..

A. Vietnamese B. Chinese C. English D. French

7. Which of the following is NOT true about English?

A. It is a popular language B. English is used as a native, second or foreign language

C. It is used in international negotiations D. It will replace other languages

8. People should learn English because ………..

A. it can help them to earn more money B. it is a useful tool in any fields

C. it can give them promotion D. it will become the only language in the world

9. Which is the best title for the passage?

A. English – An international language B. English – A popular native language

C. English – A popular second language D. English – The only language in the world

Rewrite the sentences so that their meaning don’t change.

1. Le Van Tam was very brave. Everyone admired him.

Le Van Tam was so. ..................................................................................................................................................

2. The problem is so difficult that I can’t explain it.

This is such …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. The fire has destroyed almost all the houses in the neighbourhood.

Almost all the houses ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money.

The bank manager ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. “I don’t remember what I did yesterday”, she said.

She said ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6. He got in trouble because he didn’t take my advice.

If he …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7. The desk was too heavy. She couldn’t move it.

The desk was

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..1…………………………….

8. In spite of the heavy rain, my father went to work.

Although ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

9. They didn’t talk to each other two weeks ago.

They haven’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

10. Mr. Clark bought a car although we advised him against it.

Despite ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………