001

◎Listening Part
1. The instructor asked, “Are you going to the dance?” The student said, “I ‘d like to, but I have to study.”
What did the student mean?
He will go.
He can’t go.
He finished his studies.
He likes to study.

2. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commander at one-fifteen. When does he have to be there?
at 1005
at 1315
at 1515
at 1615

3. You should consult your dictionary. What should you do with it?
put it on the desk
look up words in it
put a new cover on it
correct it

4. Bob has a new bench vise for his workshop. What does he use for?
for measuring lengths
for painting boards
for holding objects
for sharpening tools

5. Barbara is going to New York by plane. What is Barbara planning to do?

buy a plane
sell a plane
travel on a plane
find an old plane

6. What color is your coat?

red
wool
rain
small

7. I heard the men talking about a snack bar. What were they talking about?
a list of telephone numbers
a new medicine
a group of workers
a place to eat

8. What month comes right after July?

April
June
August
September

9. If Jack has an appointment with the dentist, what is probably the matter with him?
He has a stomachache.
He has a toothache.
His feet hurt him.
His eyes hurt him.

10. Lesson one is easier than lesson two. Which lesson is less difficult to learn?
lesson one
lesson two
They are the same.
Both are difficult.

11. Elisa asked, “What is your given name?” What name did she want to know?
your family name
your father’s name
your mother’s name
your first name

12. The clerk said, “I don’t think this suit needs any alterations.” What did the clerk mean by alterations?
cleaning
price tags
buttons
changes

13. If the teacher asks you a question, what should you do?
close the door
follow him
answer it
look at them

14. They are going to Chicago by jet. How will they get to Chicago?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will run.
They will drive.

15. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
yesterday
on Saturday
with George
at the office

16. Why did Sam go to the airport?

to board the ship
to get a haircut
to see the factory
to meet his friend’s plane
17. What is a mailbox used for?
stamping packages
depositing letters
filling envelopes
collecting stamps
18. Tom was pleased with the acceleration of the car. What was he pleased with?
the ability to speed up
the color of the car
the slowing-down action
the stopping action

19. My friend lives in a spacious house. Where does he live?

in a large house
in a small house
in a crowded house
in a busy house

20. Joe bought a new horn for his car. What did he buy?
a directional light
a new headlight
a spare tire
a warning device

21. Mr. Jones said, “I hope Henry will get in touch with me.” What did Mr. Jones want Henry to do?
like him
remember him
contact him
forget him

22. Sam glanced through the book. What did he do?

He got it at a store.
He read it slowly.
He looked at it for a long time.
He read it quickly.

23. Bill said, “That wire is not insulated.” What did he mean?
The wire is not good.
The wire is not covered for protection.
The wire is not carrying electricity.
The wire is not visible.

24. Who used this book originally?

Who used this book first?
Who wants to use this book?
Who used this book frequently?
Who will be using this book?

25. How far is it to the school?

Classes begin at eight o’clock.
Only young children go to school there.
The school is three miles from here.
The school is closed for the day.
26. On Saturdays, the traffic is heavy downtown.
There are many people downtown.
Many people are walking on Saturdays.
There are many cars on the streets.
There are many lights on the streets.
27. The air in this room is invisible.
It can’t be seen.
It is cool.
It is not humid.
It is warm.

28. John noticed the crooked line.

He saw it.
He made it.
He moved it.
He cut it.

29. This metal is flexible.

It is easily bent.
It is very hard.
It is bright.
It is heavy.

30. This radio functions properly.

It plays too loudly.
It needs repair.
It’s in good condition.
It’s a cheap radio.

31. The main speaker for the convention is a famous person.

He is well known.
He is not known.
He does not know anyone.
He is a dangerous person.

32. The teacher introduced a new student to the class.

He left a new student in class.
He found a new student in class.
He registered anew student.
He presented a new student.

33. The carpenter is drilling in the board.

He is driving nails in the board.
He is making holes in it.
He is sawing the board.
He is plugging holes.

34. He hears a strange noise.

He hears a high way noise.
He hears an unfamiliar noise.
He hears a familiar noise.
He hears a low sound.
35. I am going to purchase this car.
I want to sell this car.
I will buy this car.
I will follow this car.
I have bought this car.
36. On his way home, Bill ran into John at the drugstore.
Bill called John.
Bill hurt John.
Bill telephoned John.
Bill met John.

37. The lights are blinking.

The lights are not working properly.
They are colored.
The lights are turned off completely.
They are going on and off.

38. We eat a variety of vegetables every day.

We eat different kinds of vegetables daily.
We always eat the same vegetables.
We eat vegetables with our meat every day.
We eat only one vegetable every day.

39. We were very fortunate to get tickets for the game.

There were many tickets for sale.
We were lucky to get them.
We could not get the tickets.
There were no more games.

40. Mr. James is a commercial pilot.

The airlines pay him for flying.
He flies for the Air Force.
He flies for sport.
He sells airplanes.

41. Doug is an eager worker.

He is afraid of work.
He likes to work.
He works slowly.
He is poor worker.

42. Mr. Smith looked up his friends.

He left a message for them.
He saw them on the bus.
He visited them.
He wrote them some letters.

43. I feel weak today.

I’m old.
I’m not angry.
I’m rich.
I’m not strong.
44. I’ll give you a ring some time after seven o’clock tonight.
I’ll ring the door bell.
I’ll visit you.
I’ll call on you.
I’ll telephone you.
45. Lee sent a letter to his mother.
He mailed a letter.
He and his mother sent a letter.
His mother sent him a letter.
The letter was written by his mother.

46. The student failed the examination.

He passed it easily.
He wasn’t successful.
He hasn’t taken it yet.
He cheated on it.

47. Johnson went to the post office and cashed his money order.
He got some stamps.
He deposited some money.
He mailed his money order.
He obtained some money.

48. The wire is twisted.

It is broken.
It is polished.
It is not straight.
It is insulated.

49. This sentence looks like a puzzle to me.

It looks very easy.
I solved it easily.
I don’t understand it.
It’s not too difficult.

50. Mr. Bell said, “Please give me some soap.”

He wants to sell some soap.
He wants to give me some soap.
He wants some soap from me.
He wants no soap from anyone.

51 W: What did the doctor say to you?

M: He told me to cut out smoking.
What did the doctor tell Bill?.
to quit smoking
to reduce his smoking
that he didn’t need to smoke regularly
that he could continue smoking

52. M: Suzie, would you rather go to the movies or the skating rink?
W: I like to skate, but I’d rather go to the movies.
What did she mean?
She likes roller-skating better.
She has no choice.
She prefers the movies.
She doesn’t like either one.

53. M: How is your son doing in school?

W: He is highly motivated in his studies.
What did the woman say about her son?
He is very unhappy with his studies.
He has no great interest in his studies.
He wants to change courses.
He is very interested in his studies.
54. W: Will you repair this tire for me?
M: I would replace it instead of repairing it.
What did the man mean?
He would repair it, but he wouldn’t replace it.
He wouldn’t replace or repair it.
He would replace it rather than repair it.
He would repair it and replace it.

55. You’d better put that food in the refrigerator right now.
M: Why?
W: It spoils easily.
What did the woman mean?
It will stay in good condition.
It will decay quickly.
It will be safe to eat.
It will remain unchanged.

56. M: How was your trip?

W: I had a painful experience.
What kind of an experience was it?
a happy one
an unpleasant one
an easy one
a strange one

57. W: Do you have bacon and eggs for breakfast?

M: Occasionally.
What did the man mean?
He has bacon and eggs every day.
He sometimes has bacon and eggs.
He doesn’t eat bacon and eggs.
He always has bacon and eggs.

58. W: What is the matter, Jim?

M: I am getting tired.
What did the man mean?
He is always tired.
He is never tired.
He is going to get up.
He will be tired soon.
59. W: Do you work all the time?
M: We have two breaks a day.
What is a break?
a mistake
a complaint
a visitor
a rest period

60. W: Bill, did you go to the game with John?

M: I thought I would, then I changed my mind.
What did Bill mean?
He was undecided.
He is going with John.
He decided not to go.
He went to the game.

61.If he his sweater, he wouldn’t have caught a cold.

had worn
wear
wears
wearing

62.He is in the military service.

an officer
officer
a officer
officers

63.Jones has only a few days to learn to drive.

He will need a lot of time.
He has little time left.
He has studied every day.
He has many days.

64.Clark has a lot of friends.

no
a few
many
five

65.This material can be used for camouflage.

to hide things
for firewood
to mark positions
for lumber

66.Ray has an expensive item.

a broken
a bad
a costly
a cheap

67.I like to read when I have enough time.

books
the garden
a movie
the piano

68. John spent his instead of putting it in the bank.

time
gasoline
wallet
money

69.I can’t go with you I’m busy.

that
and
but
because

70.The air traffic controller announced the arrival of the flight.

landing
captain
leaving
number
71.They have been waiting for me 5 o’clock.
during
since
between
for

72.Most people to read newspapers.

likes
like
are alike
were alike

73.John would have called the police if he the accident.

see
saw
had seen
sees

74.I was exhausted after working all day.

felling fine
active
tired
asleep
75.He finished his tape.
listened to
listens by
to listen
listening to
76. He left the office early he could do some shopping.
if
unless
that
so

77. you mind closing the window?

May
Could
If
Would
78.The name of the last month of the year is .
Winter
December
past
Saturday

79.The students are all set for the examination.

studying
not there
ready
getting ready

80.You review this lesson before you take the test.

did
had to
ought to
would

81.The conductor the train’s departure.

announced
spoke
said
told
82.He has been studying English four years.
for
since
during
until
83.The visibility was poor yesterday. I .
couldn’t see very far
didn’t have much money
was sick
made a bad grade

84.Martin wants approximately one hundred fifty dollars for that table.
He will accept between .
$50.00 and $54.00
$100.00 and $104.00
$113.00 and $117.00
$148.00 and $152.00
85.I’m going to make reservations for my trip. I’m going to .
make some fiends
have some food saved
make some money
have a seat saved

86.A sergeant is a .
private
non-commissioned officer
major
commissioned officer

87.Howard finished because he was the fastest.

last
lowest
first
slower

88.Get the red book. is on the shelf.

What
It
She
He

89.You should use your head when driving in heavy traffic.

think intelligently
turn your head often
look straight ahead
keep your head up

90.I am going to buy a new car.

for downtown
downtown
at downtown
into downtown

91.The weather is today than it was last night.

good
better
nice
best

92.You will learn more if you attention.

make
have
pay
do
93.In the U.S., conversation is proper during meals.
consider
considering
considered
considers
94. spears for weapons, the men hunted wild animals.
Will use
Use
To use
Using

95.Aircraft pilots communicate control towers.

at
for
during
with

96.Did the students a lot of homework last night?

has
had
having
have

97.Arthur will the water.

write
wash
drink
crack

98.I happy to see you today.

am
is
be
very

99.The waitress asked, “Sir, what kind of dressing would you like?”
“ ,” he answered.
Oil and vinegar
Well done
French fries
Knife and fork

100.Choose the correct sentence.

To get me work it to takes 45 minutes.
It takes me 45 minutes to get to work.
To get work it takes to me 45 minutes.
45 minutes it takes me to get to work.

002

1. Roger is going to use the scales. What does he want to do?

He wants to look at tiny particles.
He wants to stop his vehicle.
He wants to weigh something.
He wants to rule people.

2. It’s four-fifteen. What time is it?

a quarter of five
fifteen numbers before four
fifteen numbers before five
a quarter past four

3. He wants to get in touch with his instructor. What does he want to do?
forget his instructor
contact his instructor
remember his instructor
touch his instructor

4. Bill said he felt sleepy. What did he say?

He wasn’t sleepy.
He wouldn’t be able to sleep.
He was sleepy.
He couldn’t sleep.

5. Donald has a pain in his chest. Where is the chest?

right above his stomach
below his stomach
in his ankle
in his foot

6. My shirt is made of synthetic fabric. What kind of fabric is it?

colored
washed
cotton
man-made

7. Today is Wednesday. Yesterday, we went to town. When did we go?

tomorrow
with George
on Tuesday
at the office

8. I have to be in the dentist’s office at one-fifteen. When do I have to be there?

at 1002
at 1315
at 1515
at 1615

9. What color are her shoes?

red
wool
leather
small

10. Air is a mixture of gases surrounding the earth. What is air?

a blue gas
several gases together
exhaust vapors
a compound

11. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does he often do?
He eats a lot.
He uses an encyclopedia.
He has trouble finding things.
He looks up the meaning of words.

12. Joe is going to the barbershop. Why?

to get his suit pressed
to have a drink
to get a haircut
to do some shopping

13. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster

14. The clerk said that there were only three rooms available at the hotel. What did the clerk mean?
There were reservations for three rooms.
Three people were at the hotel.
Three rooms were ready to be used.
There were three checks at the hotel.

15. Alfred said, “They’re blinking the lights.” What did he mean?
They are turning on the lights.
They are turning the lights on and off.
They are turning off the lights.
They are watching the lights.

16. The cashier told George he could open an account. What could George do?
put some money in the bank
look at his account
take money out of his account
account for the cashier’s money
17. Gladys saw her grandfather yesterday. Whom did she see?
her mother’s brother
her father who is 90
her brother’s father
her mother’s father
18. Ralph spent a great deal of time in the south. How much time did he spend there?
none
little
a lot
very little

19. If we are having a thundershower, what are we having?

a bath
a harvest
a summer day
a storm

20. They are going to Houston by jet. How will they go to Houston?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will drive.
They will run.

21. If the doctor asks a question, what should you do?

close the door
follow him
look at them
answer it

22. What month comes right before May?

August
June
April
September

23. John walked quite a distance. How far did he walk?

a long way
not very far
a few stops
a short run

24. Clarence is a sergeant. What is he?

a private
a non-commissioned officer
a commissioned officer
a major

25. Why did Ellen go to the station?

to meet her friend’s plane
to get her hair cut
to see the factory
to catch the train
26. Charles has wanted to go to Chicago for a long time, but he was never able to.
He went to Chicago a long time ago.
He has never had the opportunity to go.
He never did care to go there.
He has lived in Chicago before.
27. Today’s lecture ought to be heard by everybody.
Everybody should hear today’s lecture.
Everybody needn’t hear today’s lecture.
Everybody has heard the lecture today.
The lecture will be delivered by everybody.

28. Occasionally, John becomes irritated with his friends.

He goes to parties with his friends.
He rates his friends carefully.
He jokes with his friends.
He becomes annoyed with his friends.

29. At the last minute, the colonel cancelled the meeting.

He called about it.
He called it off.
He called for it.
He called in for it.

30. Keep your eyes on the road.

Look off the road.
Watch the road closely.
Stay away from the road.
Close your eyes carefully.

31. Tom is a very neat person.

He always works very hard.
He is always sick.
He is always very clean.
He is always very strange.

32. The weather was cloudy yesterday morning, but it cleared up last night.
The weather got worse yesterday.
The clouds went away last night.
It was clear yesterday.
It was cloudy last night.

33. John said that he dreaded going to the dentist.

He had to go to the dentist.
He liked going to the dentist.
He feared going to the dentist.
He wanted to pay the dentist.

34. This wristwatch is old.

It is not warm.
It is not new.
It has been sold.
It is made of gold.
35. My room faces Madison Avenue.
It looks out on Madison Avenue.
It is near Madison Avenue.
It is across from Madison Avenue.
It is away from Madison Avenue.
36. The electrician fixed my radio in one hour.
He repaired the radio.
He listened to the radio for an hour.
He replaced the radio.
He cleaned the radio.

37. Robert failed his last examination.

He made a high score.
He missed a few questions.
He received help on the examination.
His score was unsatisfactory.

38. The students made up their minds to go to the party.

They decided to attend the party.
They did not worry about the party.
They could not decide about going.
They are not going to the party.

39. That instrument panel is very important. It is on the left.

The panel is on the left of the instrument.
The instrument panel on the left is useless.
The instrument panel is not on the left.
The panel on the left is very useful.

40. Mr. Brown called a taxi company and asked, “Can you send a cab to my hotel?” The clerk said,
“Right away, Sir.”
They could not send a cab.
They would send a cab immediately.
They did not understand the address.
They didn’t know when to send the cab.

41. The carpenter was always on time for work.

He never came late.
He was tardy.
He was usually late.
He was absent.

42. He flies quite well.

He has stopped flying.
He flies very fast.
He flies when he is well.
He flies very well.
43. We always enjoy reading the local news.
We enjoy the international news.
We enjoy the editorials.
We enjoy the newspaper staff.
We enjoy the news of our city.
44. The hotel rooms are expensive.
The rooms are costly.
The rooms are large.
The rooms are pretty.
The rooms are decorated.
45. The merchandise is on sale.
It is to be sold at a higher price.
It is already sold.
It is being sold for limited time.
It is reduced in price.

46. John must go to the dentist today.

He could go.
He may go.
He has to go.
He should go.

47. The physical training made him very tired at the end of the day.
He became hopeful.
He became satisfied.
He became exhausted.
He became happy.

48. The students checked their baggage before getting on the plane.
They fixed their baggage.
They found their baggage.
The turned in their baggage.
They sold their baggage.

49. Mr. Jones tried out the car on the highway.

He rented it.
He tested it.
He bought it.
He lent it.

50. I am used to drinking coffee for breakfast.

I always drink coffee.
I do not like coffee.
I am accustomed to drinking coffee.
I never drink coffee.
51. W: What did you give your grandson when you saw him?
 M: A coin.
What did the man give to his grandson?
a loan
a dollar bill
a quarter
a stamp

52. M: Hand me that tool over there.

W: What do you need to do?
M: I have to tighten this bolt.
What tool does he need?
a wrench
the scissors
a file
the hammer

53. M: Hello, is Ruth there?

W: Hold the phone.
What does she want the man to do?
wait a minute
take the telephone line
open the telephone book
hang up the phone

54. W: Are you hungry?

M: Yes, I’d like some dinner.
What would the man like to do?
eat a big meal
drink something hot
eat a piece of candy
eat something light

55. M: Did you send the student to Mr. Johnson’s office?

W: Yes, I hope he went to the right room.
Which room did she want the student to go to?
the large room
the wrong room
the room on the left
the correct room
56. W: What are you looking for, Tim?
M: A thermometer.
What does he want to measure?
humidity
atmospheric pressure
temperature
wind velocity

57. W: How you like your watch?

M: Its accuracy varies.
What does he say about his watch?
He has a very good watch.
He doesn’t wear it.
It doesn’t keep good time.
It is too tight.

58. W: What shall I do now?

M: Turn off the faucet.
What should the woman do?
let the water run
stop the flow of water
make the water run more
change the faucet

59. W: What kind of climate does your country have?

M: We average about 80% of humidity.
What kind of climate does his country have?
windy
hot and dry
cool
very damp

60. M: How is the weather where you are?

W: We are having beautiful weather this February, but a month ago we had snow.
When did they have snow?
in March
in December
every month
in January

61.Did Bart see Alice last night? Yes, Alice by Bart.

was saw
had seen
was seen
did see

62.Select the correct sentence.

Can you tell me where the post office is?
Can you tell me where is the post office?
Can you tell me the post office is where?
Where the post office is you can tell me?

63.Jim’s conduct was good.

hearing
behavior
health
speech

64.I think Harry will choose the correct answer.

select
approve
avoid
attract

65.I can’t go with you I am busy.

although
because
and
whether

66.I like to read when I have time.

horses
the piano
books
the garden
67.We got the repairman our television last week.
fixed
fixes
to fix
was fixing

68.I have been in the Language School six weeks.

for
since
while
to

69.The trouble by the mechanic.

was located
located
was locating
was to locate

70.The doctor will see you as soon as he .

could
possible
will be able
can

71.Tom abandoned his car when he had the accident.

held on to
left
took
repaired

72.We welcome the New Year a lot of noise.

for
with
on
by

73.This device is used for drilling metal.

polishing
making holes in
ordering
fastening parts to

74.John was English yesterday.

studied
studies
studying
has studied
75.How tea do you drink every day?
many
lots of
much
cups of
76.Don performed his mission satisfactorily.
assignment
pleasure
situation
message

77.”Do you ever go to the movies?” “No, I go there.”

seldom
often
usually
ever

78.The brakes need .

adjustable
adjusting
adjusted
adjust

79.When the teacher came into the room, I .

talking
am talking
can talk
was talking

80.If I had more time, I him a letter.

have written
would write
wrote
will have written

81.Would you mind if I turned on the TV?

leave
know
believe
care

82.They will have holiday work next Monday.

at
from
about
in

83.In this book the author narrates most of the important historical events.
avoids
inquires about
accepts
tells about
84.This kind of weather is typical for this part of the country.
abnormal
reasonable
usual
dependable
85.How far is it to school?
The school is three miles from here.
Classes begin at eight o’clock.
Only young children go to school here.
The school is closed for the day.

86.The name of the last month of the year is .

cold
Saturday
past
December

87.Select the correct sentence.

I should take to town which bus?
Should I take which bus to town?
Which bus should I take to town?
Which should I take bus to town?

88.I’d like to have this suit at your special price.

to clean and to press
cleaned and pressed
cleaning and pressing
cleans and presses

89.Hart and Schaffner since two o’clock.

are waiting here
wait here
has waited here
have waited here

90.The teacher is sitting her desk.

in
to
with
at

91.Either he she is planning to attend the meeting.

and
but
with
or

92.Select the correct sentence.

Accidents are a constant worry for the commander.
Accidents are for the commander a constant worry.
For the commander are a constant worry accidents.
A constant worry are accidents for the commander.
93.He had to leave early, so he wait for us.
shall not
couldn’t
wasn’t
hadn’t
94.When you are talking on the telephone, the operator sometimes interrupts you.
connects
cuts in on
listens
overcharges

95.This plane differs from that one in two ways.

be the same as
out-speeds
is unlike
contacts

96.Houston is an important port city in Texas.

city with a harbor
university
city near a creek
tourist attraction

97.A pilot must hold the stick .

firmly
firming
firmed
firm

98.Harry thinks that he next month.

had gone
has gone
might go
went

99.American food tastes when one gets used to it.

better
very best
more good
more better

100.He told his son to turn on the TV if he .

should want
would want
want
wanted to
003

1. What month comes right after July?

April
June
August
September

2. What color is your coat?

red
wool
rain
small

3. Lt. Jones was told to report to the commandant at one fifteen. When does he have to be there?
1003
1315
1515
1615

4. What is the name of the last month of the year?

cold
past
December
Saturday

5. What country is located north of the United States?

Canada
Asia
Europe
South America
6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book?
some men
one man
two men
all men

7. They are going to Chicago by jet plane. How will they go to Chicago?
They will fly.
They will walk.
They will run.
They will drive.

8. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
yesterday
with George
on Saturday
at the office

9. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster

10. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does Edward do?
He reads regulations.
He works with machines.
He uses recipes.
He looks up words.

11. Why did Sam go to the airport?

to board the ship
to meet his friend’s plane
to get a haircut
to see the factory

12. Why is Joe going to the barbershop?

to get his suit pressed
to have a drink
to get a hair cut
to do some shopping

13. Who is a Sergeant?

a non-commissioned officer
a private
a commissioned officer
a major

14. Practically all American homes have radios. How many homes have radios?
every one of them
most of them
several of them
lots of them

15. I have a lot of time. What is the meaning of “a lot of”?

much
few
some
several

16. What kind of blade makes the helicopter rise into the air?
a swinging blade
a vibrating blade
a jumping blade
a revolving blade
17. John goes to a technical school. What does he study?
languages
flowers
machines
animals
18. Water can be changed into steam by heating. What do we mean by change?
transformed
translated
composed
transposed

19. Billy starts football practice every afternoon at six o’clock. When does he begin?
at 6 a.m.
in the mornings
at 6 p.m.
at night

20 Joe said, “What is the width of this room?” What did Joe want to know?
the temperature
the size
the name
the color

21. I want to try on this shirt. What do I want to do?

put the shirt on
buy the shirt
check the price
find another like it

22. The car is in very good shape. What is the meaning of “very good shape”?
fast speed
broken
excellent condition
pretty color

23. Joe quit working after sunset. When did Joe quit?
after sitting down
after the sun went down
after the sun came up
during sunrise

24. John always reads the sports section in the newspaper. What does he read about?
new cars and houses
international news
baseball and football
the comic strips

25. “What time did you get up?” Bill asked. What did he ask?
what time you ate breakfast
what time you dressed
what time you opened your eyes
what time you got out of bed
26. The sky was overcast before the storm.
It was very warm.
I couldn’t see the sun.
It was windy.
I couldn’t see the ground.
27. These shoes fit me.
They are too big.
They are too small.
They are the wrong color.
They are the correct size.

28. Joseph cancelled his appointment.

He called it off.
He called for it.
He called about it.
He called in for it.

29. The material of your suit is the same as mine.

The size is the same.
The color is similar.
Mine is different from yours.
The cloths are alike.

30. The students are already eating lunch.

They have not eaten yet.
They are eating now.
They have to eat quickly.
They were late for lunch.

31. John ought to go to a doctor today.

He must go to a doctor today.
He should go to a doctor.
He couldn’t got to a doctor.
He won’t go to a doctor.

32. Air is dense at sea level.

The air is thin.
The air is thick.
The air is hot.
The air is cool.
33. I don’t have many pencils.
I don’t have any pencils.
I have a few pencils.
I don’t have much use for pencils.
I have a lot of pencils.

34. This blue suit is more expensive than the gray one.
The gray suit is cheaper.
The blue suit is cheaper.
They are the same price.
The green suit is the cheapest.
35. The new student is nervous.
He is perfectly normal.
He is quite happy.
He is very lonesome.
He is somewhat tense.
36. This woman has raised six children.
She plans to have six children.
Her children are sick.
She stays with sick children.
She has six children that are grown up.

37. The student bought an inexpensive dictionary.

The dictionary was small.
The dictionary cost a great deal.
The dictionary did not cost much.
The dictionary was large.

38. The main speaker for the convention is a famous person.

He is well known.
He is not known.
He does not know anyone.
He is a dangerous person.

39. Bob is leaving soon.

He is arriving very shortly.
His departure was cancelled.
He is departing in a short time.
He is coming today.
40. He is looking at the newspaper now.
He is reading the newspaper.
He is searching for the newspaper.
He was reading the newspaper.
He is looking for the newspaper.

41. John would rather have a red car.

John won a red car.
John will race a red car.
John often refers to his red car.
John prefers a red car.

42. The story about Phillip Noland is fictional.

It is imaginary.
It is popular.
It is boring.
It is favorable.

43. Lt. Jones is a very cautious pilot.

He is a careful pilot.
He is a negligent pilot.
He is a nervous pilot.
He is a careless pilot.
44. Mrs. Jones saw a light in the distance.
She saw a light in town.
She saw a light far away.
She saw a light at the station.
She saw a light nearby.
45. Visiting American homes gives you an opportunity to speak English.
You have to speak English.
You enjoy speaking English.
You have a chance to speak English.
You like to speak English.

46. John usually goes to bed at eleven o’clock.

He normally goes to bed at eleven.
He always goes to bed at eleven.
He never goes to bed at eleven.
He seldom goes to bed at eleven.
47. The needle moved to the left when the tank was empty.
The gasoline tank stayed full.
The empty tank was on the left.
The left-hand indicator had no needle.
The indicator showed an empty tank.

48. The wires were hidden between the walls.

You could see the wires.
The wires were in front of the walls.
You could not see the wires.
The wires were outside the walls.

49. I sometimes have bacon and eggs for breakfast.

I have bacon and eggs every day.
I don’t have bacon and eggs every day.
I like bacon and eggs in the evening.
Occasionally I have bacon and eggs.

50. They are very fond of chicken and French fries.

They don’t like chicken and French fries.
They bought some chicken and French fries.
They like chicken and French fries.
They don’t care for them too much.

51. W: How many apples are on the table?

M: There are only five, I think.
How many apples did the man say are on the table?
Because she wanted to eat them.
five
twenty-five
They were on the table.

52. W: Are you hungry?

M: I’d like some dinner.
What would the man like to do?
eat a piece of candy
eat something light
eat something different
eat a compete meal
53. M: How is the weather in Miami today?
W: The sun is shining and the sky is clear.
What did the woman say about the weather?
The weather is bad.
The sky is clear.
The day is cloudy.
The wind is blowing.

54. M: What do you need to finish your work?

W: I need some paste.
What does the woman need?
She needs some work.
She needs some sticky material.
She needs some tape.
She needs some note paper.

55. W: How are the prices of that hotel?

M: The rates are very reasonable.
What did the man say about the rates?
The rates are too high.
The rates are too low.
The rates are fair.
The rates are unreasonable.

56. W: You don’t look like you feel good.

M: I have a pain in my arm.
What did the man say?
His arm hurts.
He feels good.
His arm is weak.
He feels numb.

57. M: Why are Mr. and Mrs. Smith so excited?

W: They rescued their child.
What did the woman say about Mr. and Mrs. Smith?
They couldn’t find their child.
They rested with their child.
They saved their child.
They looked for their child.
58. W: Well, Bill, I see you‘re reading my latest book. How do you like it?
M: I think it is very boring.
What did the man say about the book?
It is very short.
It is not interesting.
It is colorful.
It is not accurate.

59. W: When did Mrs. Jones retire?

M: She retired after working for 20 years.
What does the man mean?
Mrs. Jones was tired after 20 years.
Mrs. Jones stopped working after 20 years.
Mrs. Jones stopped working for 20 years.
Mrs. Jones tried to work for 20 years.

60. M: Why do you usually eat at this cafe?

W: I like to eat here because it never closes.
What did the woman say about the café?
The coffee is good.
The café is always open.
The café is close to the office.
The food is good.

61.Walking past this sign is dangerous.

allowed
prohibited
hazardous
marvelous

62.The highways in some states are very narrow.

poor
long
not wide
not nice
63.Can you tell me where the base is?
Where is the base located?
What is the base for?
Where are you going?
Where are you now?

64.Do you have a sufficient amount of gas to make the trip?

Do you have an extra amount of gas?
Do you have enough gas?
Do you have some high-power gas?
Do you have another tank of gas/

65.Which one of these is not a liquid?

milk
water
ice
blood

66.Mrs. Jones gave the boy some pills. What did she give him?
medicine
books
candy
clothing

67.When shall we meet you?

at the barracks
any time after 6:00
Yes, we shall.
Yes, we have met.

68.Should we hurry and finish our homework before dinner?

Yes, we can.
Yes, we may.
Yes, we could.
Yes, we ought to.

69.Do they still live in San Antonio?

Yes, they visit there frequently.
No, they have.
No, they don’t anymore.
Yes, they moved yesterday.

70.What did your roommate put on for the party?

He left at 8:00.
He went with a friend.
He wore a dark suit.
He went to the Officer’s Club.

71.Did you help her make up her mind?

Yes, I decided for myself.
Yes, I helped her decide.
Yes, I minded about the maid.
Yes, I looked for a new sign.

72.Which one of the following sentences is incorrect?

He said me the time.
He said he was hungry.
He told this friend to come in.
He told Lt. Jones that he would be late.
73.Are you comfortable in this room?
Yes, I came for the table.
Yes, this room is too cold.
Yes, there are four tables here.
Yes, I am at ease.

74.Was the room crowded at the party?

No, there wasn’t much food.
Yes, the party was in the blue room.
Yes, there were too many people.
No, I don’t think he came to the party.
75.________ was very cold last night.
There
It
Their
Where

76.Do you have any money? Yes, I have _______.

it
her
any
some

77.Most factory workers live in the city, and most farmers live in the ________.
streets
houses
factories
country

78.He just finished an experiment. It was one of _______ most successful experiments.
her
it
him
his

79.A climate which is dry is ______ .

not damp
not hot
not cold
not windy

80.The answer we get in an addition problem is the _______ .

quotient
product
subtraction
sum

81.My brother ________ a brand new car now.

has drive
is
be driving
drives

82.Turn the knob to the ________ position. If you don’t, the machine will keep running.
“off”
“on”
“drain”
“high”

83.John sure _______ the work.

messing up
mess up
to mess
messed up
84.I have been studying English ________ two hours.
at
for
in
since
85.He bought some toothpaste, but he didn’t ________ any soap.
buy
bought
buying
to buy

86.Parents have a great _______ to their children.

responsibility
responsible
responsive
responsing

87.I am sorry, but I didn’t have _______ time to prepare my lessons last night.
any
many
a few
no

88.A loose filling _______ be taken care of at once.

don't
has
didn’t should
should

89.I _______ to smoke cigarettes but finally stopped.

use
used
am used
was used

90.I need to go to the dentist. I must make _______ .

a checkup
an agreement
a date
an appointment

91.Many people can’t pay high prices to have work done. By this we mean they _______ .
can’t afford it
need it done soon
paid high prices
pat later

92.Joe took a prescription to the drugstore for ________ .

a uniform
a small loaf of bread
a blue suit
medicine
93.When someone says they are all set, they _______ .
are ready
have the clock timed
want to eat
are sitting down
94.”Are you the kind of person I can count on?”
“Of course, I ________ .”
can add
know my numbers
can learn everybody’s name
am dependable

95.I hope that by this time next month the contract _______ .
sign
will sign
will have signed
will have been signed

96.That soldier fights _______ of all.

courageously
more courageously
the most courageously
as courageously

97.If you had come earlier, you _______ her.

will see
would see
would have seen
saw

98.This contract is ________ than the previous one.

satisfactory
in a satisfactory manner
more satisfactory
the most satisfactory

99.David asked Ruth for a date. In this case, a date is _______ .

a kind of fruit
an engagement ring
a social engagement
a disagreement

100.Jack is interested in racing but Mary doesn’t like it. Jack likes _______ .
to compete in school subjects
to watch horses run competitively
a group of people
weight lifting

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1. John goes to the park on Wednesday of every week. When does he go to the park?
Wednesday
Tuesday
Thursday
Friday
2. What month comes right after July?
April
June
August
September

3. What country is located south of the United States?

Asia
Mexico
Europe
South America

4. What is the name of the last month of the year?

31 days
New Year’s
12 months
December

5. If the teacher asks a question, what should you do?

erase it
answer it
translate it
copy it

6. Every man should read this book. Who should read this book?
certain men
one man
no men
all men

7. The pilot can land now. What can the pilot do?
take a rest
bring his plane down
take off
fly faster

8. Today is Friday. I will see Mary tomorrow. When will I see Mary?
the day after tomorrow
the day before yesterday
Thursday
on Saturday

9. The sun was shining and the sky was clear. How was the sky?
The sky was clear.
The weather was bad.
The weather was covered with clouds.
The wind was blowing.

10. Edward often uses the dictionary. What does Edward do?
solves math problems
draws maps
reads electronics diagrams
looks up words

11. Why did Sam go to the airport?

to meet his friend’s plane
on the civilian side
by taxi
to see the factory

12. How far is it to the school?

three miles
a high school
a two-story building
nine months

13. Susan went to the zoo yesterday. What did she see there?
factories
animals
schools
reservations

14. John is planning for a long flight. What is he planning for?

a fight
a night
a flight
a light
15. Mary doesn’t like this jacket because one sleeve is too long. What is too long?
the sheet
the screen
the shirt
the sleeve

16. The theater was loaded with people. How was the theater?
crowded
seated
empty
half filled
17. That woman can lift very heavy objects. How would you describe her?
meek
strong
lazy
disloyal
18. The trip was made over bumpy roads. What kind of road were they?
rough
comfortable
long
hot

19. This fruit grows on a vine. Where does it grow?

underwater
on a tree
on a vine
underground

20. My friend works every day except Sunday. How many days does he work?
forty-eight
eight
seven
six

21. John would rather have a hamburger than a hotdog. What would he prefer?
both
neither
a hot dog
a hamburger
22. John ate some dessert at noon. What did he eat?
chicken noodle soup
rare roast beef
apple pie
boiled rice

23. The military is very concerned about this student. How does the military feel about him?
indifferent
interested
upset
wonderful

24. This student works independently of others. How does he work?

with the cooperation of others
with no assistance
without stopping
with consideration of others

25. You should study your lesson in advance. When should you study your lesson?
one day after class
two days after class
before class
during class
26. I hear an aircraft.
I listen to a tape.
I hear a plane.
I hear a car.
I see a train.
27. Take your time.
Don’t hurry.
Take ten cents.
Take your tin cup.
Take yours and mind.

28. I am making the coffee now.

I’m buying it.
I’m sharing it.
I’m preparing it.
I’m comparing it.
29. My friend felt sick yesterday.
He feels sick.
He felt sick.
He was sick when he fell.
He found me sick.

30. He was getting tired from walking all afternoon.

He was in training.
He was becoming sick.
He was bored.
He was becoming tired.

31. This pencil is like that one.

One pencil is better.
One pencil is smaller.
The pencils are alike.
The pencils are different.

32. The doctor says that I have the flu.

I have influenza.
I have something new.
I was told what to do.
I need to fly more.

33. Jack asked, “Do you enjoy fishing?” Tom replied, “Yes, it is my favorite sport.”
Jack enjoys fishing.
Tom enjoys fishing.
Tom doesn’t fish for pleasure.
Jack doesn’t fish.

34. He thought about buying the book.

He bought the book.
He taught the book.
He looked for the book.
He was thinking about buying it.
35. This metal can be bent easily into any shape.
It is flexible.
It is rigid.
It can’t be twisted.
It can be soldered.
36. Air can be expanded.
Air can be spent.
Air can be heated.
Its volume will be decreased.
Its volume may be increased.

37. The student is confused by all the names.

He is very alert.
He is used to them.
He does not remember them.
He knows all the names.

38. You should never skip class.

You shouldn’t miss class.
You shouldn’t be in class today.
You shouldn’t attend class.
You should never go to class.

39. The mechanic is feeling a little blue today.

He is touching something.
He is feeling a color.
He is feeling sad.
He is wearing blue clothing.

40. Joe always obeyed his father.

Joe remembered his father.
Joe did what his father said.
Joe disobeyed his father.
Joe’s father was always gone.

41. John was too late to catch the bus.

John caught the bus.
John made the bus too.
John missed the bus.
John usually rode the bus.

42. I expect Joe will go to the party.

Joe will not go.
Joe doesn’t think he’ll go.
I think Joe will go.
Everyone bet Joe will go.

43. Phillip has just a little bit of money.

He has only money.
He has only a small amount of money.
He usually has a little money.
He never has a little money.
44. The motor sometimes gets overheated.
The motor cools off too fast.
The motor becomes too hot.
The motor runs too slow.
The motor uses too much oil.
45. You must make your students study.
You must study.
You must have the students study.
You must study with the students.
Your students may study.

46. The instructor is listening and is not talking.

He is letting the students speak.
He is lecturing.
He is talking to the students.
He is talking too much.

47 Joe needs to visit the dentist for treatment of his tooth.

Joe could not go to the dentist.
The dentist might visit Joe.
Joe needs a new tooth.
Joe should go to the dentist.

48. I have a date with my girlfriend this afternoon.

I have a business appointment.
I have a social appointment.
I have a medical appointment.
I don’t know the date today.

49. He had hardly any money with him.

He had mostly paper money.
He had mostly coins.
He had lots of money with him.
He had very little money with him.

50. Tom said, “I’ll write twice a week on my trip.”

He will write twice on his trip.
He would write twice a day.
He would not write the second week.
He promised to write two times each week.
51. M: Where was Joe yesterday at noon?
W: He went to the barbershop.
Why did Joe go to the barbershop?
at twelve sharp
in the shopping center
to get a haircut
to do some shopping

52. W: Sergeant Brown, where are you going in such a hurry?

M: I am going to the club for dinner.
Where will Sergeant Brown eat?
the commissary
the non-commissioned officer’s club
the officer’s club
the PX

53. M: Our friends are going to Chicago next month.

W: Yes, I know. This morning they told me they are going by jet plane.
How will the friends get to Chicago?
They will fly.
this morning
first-class
They’ll make reservations.

54. W: Where did Captain Murphy go?

M: He went to the headquarters. He has to report to the Commandant at three fifteen.
When does the captain have to be there?
1615
1450
1350
1515
55. M: Have you noticed anything unusual about the moon tonight?
W: Yes, there is a ring around it.
What does the woman see?
a star
a rectangle
a circle
a wall

56. How do you like Anne’s new winter hat?

M: It is nice, and it is the brightest red I have seen.
What did the man say about the hat?
It’s warm.
It’s red.
It’s small.
It’s wool.

57. M: Were Don’s parents happy to meet his fiancée?

W: Yes, they were delighted to meet her.
Who was Don’s parents glad to meet?
Don’s son
the wife of Don
Don’s daughter
the girl Don will marry

58. W: Are the crops going to be good this year?

M: Yes, they should be, because we’ve had an excellent combination of rain and sunshine.
What are the woman and man talking about?
a good supply of fresh fish
a good supply of copper and iron
a good supply of wheat and vegetables
a good supply of beef cattle and sheep

59. M: Did your friend live after his terrible traffic accident?
W: I haven’t gone to the hospital today, but I heard that he made it okay.
What did the woman hear about her friend?
He caused the accident.
He survived the accident.
He avoided the accident.
He died because of the accident.

60. M: What would you do if one of your friends told you he didn’t like the color of your hair?
W: I would probably ignore him.
What did the woman mean?
She would not pay any attention.
She would argue with him.
She would follow his advice.
She would wash her hair.

61.The weather in Houston is humid. It is _______ .

damp
cold
dry
windy

62.Mary won’t be here, and John won’t be here _______ .

too
neither
likely
either

63.He is _______ working for that company.

yet
still
rather
soon

64.He is flying better now than he ________ before.

flyed
flied
flew
flown

65. A thermostat ________ the room temperature.

regulates
causes
requires
installs

66.Push the switch in, ________ you will damage the machine.
otherwise
since
other words
however

67.Hot air ________ from the ground.

rising
rise
rises
risen

68.The Indians hunted buffalo, ________ spears for weapons.

use
using
used
were using

69.I took my clothes off and put ________ my pajamas.

on
near
with
in

70.This new book has some interesting ________ .

times
stairs
stories
prices

71.Frank enjoyed ________ at the new catalog.

to look
looked
look
looking

72.”Will we have class tomorrow?”

”No, we _________ .”
will
may
wouldn’t
won’t

73.”Were the students in the classroom when teacher came in?”

“Yes, they were in the room when the teacher ________ .”
left
spoken
entered
called

74.The owner of the restaurant was well known. He was _______ .

sad
fat
poor
famous

75.This plane does not travel ________ that one.

more faster than
fast
faster
as fast as

76.John went to Dallas by plane. He went _______ .

with a plane
by the plane
on a plane
to the plane

77.The post office is straight ahead. The post office is ________ .

to your left
behind you
very close
in front of you

78.”Listen! I think the telephone ________ .”

would ring
rung
was ringing
is ringing

79.Did you enjoy ________ all over the world?

travel
to travel
traveling
traveled
80.If I had the money, I _______ some new clothes now.
buy
will buy
would buy
had been buying

81.If something is wrong with your recorder. It is ________ .

O.K.
in good shape
in bad condition
not expensive
82.When you inflate an automobile tire, you ________ .
remove the tire
put air in it
stop the leak
change the tire

83.Robert told Mark to meet him at the drugstore at seven-fifteen.

They will meet at _______ .
a quarter after seven
a quarter to eight
half past seven
seven sharp
84.Mary said, “Hold the phone.” The person she was talking to ________ .
waited a minute
took the telephone line
put in another dime
pressed down the receiver

85.If you get a bargain, you ________ .

buy an item at a reduced price
pay too much money for something
buy poor merchandise
buy better merchandise

86.Sometimes I go shopping.
Usually
Occasionally
Seldom
Often

87.Harry performed his mission satisfactorily.

pleasure
situation
assignment
message

88.The mechanic fixed Joe’s car in one hour.

He repaired the car.
He looked over the car.
He painted the car.
He registered the car.

89.Can we arrange to be at her house by nine o’clock?

Can we plan to be there by nine?
Can we cancel his appointment?
Can your friend be there by nine?
Can you get a range at her house?

90.Which word best describes the sun at 1200 hours on a clear day?
dull
bright
cold
hazy

91.”Will Alice have a vacation?”

Yes, she has.
Yes, she did.
Yes, she can.
Yes, she will.
92.”When does Charles study?”
Yes, he does.
In his room.
At night.
With his friend.
93.”Have John and Mary gone to New York?”
Yes, they have.
Yes, they go.
Yes, they do.
Yes, they must.

94.”Where can I get some medicine?”

“_________”
At the drug store.
Your can if you’re sick.
No, I don’t want any.
I buy a lot of medicine.

95.What should you do if you have a serious illness?

go to town
go on sick call
try to cure yourself
go to a movie

96.”Why did he call you?”

“_________”
Yes, he did.
Last night at 9:00.
He calls me by my first name.
Because he wanted me to study with him.

97.You would like to borrow a pencil. Which of the following is the correct request?
Would I borrow your pencil?
Must I borrow your pencil?
May I borrow your pencil?
Should I borrow your pencil?

98.Which one of the following sentences is correct?

My car is as old as yours.
My car is yours old as.
My car old is as yours.
My car old as is yours.

99.”What places do you want to visit in the U.S.?”

“________”
Yes, I want to visit the U.S.
Yes, I want to visit the U.S. next year.
I want to learn English there.
I want to visit New York and Chicago.

100.”Do we get on the bus at this corner?”

“________”
No, you can get on the bus at this corner.
Yes, you get on the bus at the corner.
Yes, I can’t get a bus at this corner.
Yes, he gets on the bus at the next corner.

005

1. What color is your coat?

black
wool
plastic
small

2. There was a ring around the moon. What was around the moon?
a box
a hat
a circle
a wall

3. What month comes right after October?

April
June
November
September

4. Allen goes to the park on Monday of every week. When does he go to the park?
Tuesday
Monday
Thursday
Friday

5. Miss Lewis has to be at the airport by two-twenty. When does she have to be there?
1520
1320
1420
2220

6. What is the name of the last month of the year?

cold
past
December
Saturday

7. What body of water is located west of the United States?

the Pacific Ocean
the Caribbean Sea
Lake Michigan
the Gulf of Mexico

8. Everybody should get plenty of rest. Who should get rest?

some people
most people
two people
all people

9. The group of boys saw the steep descent from the distance. What did they see?
a slope
a lake
a plane
a ski

10. The pump supplies fuel under pressure. What does the pump do?
It mixes fuel.
It measures fuel.
It checks fuel.
It delivers fuel.
11. What are brakes used for?
stopping cars
breaking stones
turning wheels
draining water

12. The base of the lamp was clean. What was clean?
the lamp shade
the lowest part
the light bulb
the cord

13. Where do you take your dirty clothes?

to the kitchen
to the laundry
to the bookstore
to the skating rink

14. The student left his books in a booth in a restaurant. Where are the books?
in the kitchen
at the cash register
on the counter
in the seating area

15. Aren’t those two students alike?

Yes, I like them.
Yes, they are friends.
Yes, they look the same.
Yes, they will go on a trip.

16. Mary wants to serve in the hospital. What does she want to do in the hospital?
buy some medicine
see a doctor
get a private room
give some help
17. Ted wants to see the headline. What will he do?
go to a race
report to the commander
watch a parade
read a newspaper
18. What is a blinking light?
a light that burns steadily
very bright light
a dim light
a light that turns on and off

19. John wanted to know the shape of the box. What did he want to know?
the size of the box
the form of the box
the color of the box
the make of the box

20. Tom lives in a residential area. Where does he live?

in a shopping center
in an area of private homes
in a large motel
in a small apartment house

21. How do you check the performance of a new car?

by looking at it
by driving it
by paying for it
by repairing it

22. Will this plane be delayed?

Yes, it will be early.
No, it won’t be late.
Yes, it came yesterday.
No, it is a private plane.

23. How much change do you have?

I have several coins.
I weigh 150 pounds.
I have eaten 4 times today.
I have changed rooms many times.

24. Would you like to revise this paper?

Yes, I would like to correct it.
Yes, I would like to destroy it.
Yes, I like the size of the paper.
Yes, I bought the paper to use here.

25. Didn’t he used to smoke?

No, he won’t be smoking soon.
No, he isn’t getting used to smoking.
Yes, he uses cigarettes when he smokes.
Yes, but he doesn’t smoke now.
26. Edward, take charge of the class.
Control the class.
Leave the class.
Study the class.
Dismiss the class.
27. It seems to be snowing.
It looks like it is snowing.
It is snowing outside.
It will be snowing.
Sit might snow.

28. I will attempt to call you tonight.

I won’t call you.
I’m sure that I’ll call.
I will call tomorrow night.
I’ll try to call.

29. I assume you are going to the dance tonight.

I want you to go.
I don’t want you to go.
I believe you will go.
I think you can’t dance.

30. Some vending machines are automatic.

They are reliable.
They work by themselves.
They are popular.
They are very large.

31. John received additional money for his trip.

He didn’t get any money.
He got extra money.
He got just enough money.
He didn’t get enough money.

32. Jack is on vacation this week.

He is not working.
He is sick.
He is out of town.
He is moving his family.

33. He’s lost his balance.

He lost his money.
He lost his ball.
He fell down.
He walked down the steps.

34. Bob is unable to drive his car to work.

He is a good driver.
He is a careful driver.
He drives to work.
He can’t drive to work.
35. Bill wakes up at seven a.m.
He stops sleeping at seven.
He is asleep at seven.
He eats at seven.
He takes a bath at seven.
36. Tom has a good academic record.
He is a good driver.
He is a good swimmer.
He is a good father.
He is a good student.

37. Helen was bored with the movie. It was too long.
She was not interested in it.
It was exciting.
She was impressed with it.
She likes long movies.

38. Give the captain a ring after you land.

Go and see him.
Call him on the phone.
Take someone to see him.
Attract his attraction.

39. He’s running short of cash at present.

He has little money now.
He has too much change.
He has more money than usual.
He has a lot of cash t present.

40. Paul didn’t have enough time to read every page in the book.
He will read every page.
He read all the pages.
He didn’t read every page.
He read nothing in the book.

41. The crew abandoned the plane after the landing.

The crew stayed in the plane.
The crew made repairs.
The crew left the plane.
The crew made some changes.

42. I have trouble starting my car.

It doesn’t have much power.
It won’t go up the hill.
It won’t go backward.
It won’t begin running.

43. George likes a variety of foods.

He likes foods out of the garden.
He likes a lot of food.
He likes very sweet foods.
He likes different kinds of foods.
44. Harry usually gets to class on time.
He gets to class quickly.
He is late to class most of the time.
He gets to class on time once in a while.
He gets to class on time most of the time.
45. Jones thinks English is a difficult language.
Jones thinks English is easy.
He thinks it is hard to learn.
He thinks it is a dead language.
He thinks it is different.

46. The motor sometimes gets overheated.

The motor cools off too fast.
The motor becomes too hot.
The motor runs too slow.
The motor uses too much oil.

47. You must make your students study.

You must study.
You must have the students study.
You must study with the students.
Your students may study.

48. You’d better get a haircut this week.

You do not need a haircut this week.
You should get a haircut.
Your hair is too short.
Haircuts are better this week.

49. John kept watching the people swim.

He liked to swim.
He went swimming with the people.
He continued helping the swimmers.
He continued to look at the swimmers.

50. You can store food in the refrigerator.

Food may be kept in a refrigerator.
Food may be bought in a store.
Food stores buy refrigerators.
You can buy it at the food store.

51. F: Are you hungry?

M: Yes, I’d like some dinner.
What would the man like to do?
have a sweet
have something light
have a hot drink
have a full meal
52. F: How many apples are on the table?
M: There are only five I think.
How many apples did the man say are on the table?
none
five
twenty-five
no one knows

53. F: Can you bend that steel pipe?

M: No, its too stiff.
Why couldn’t the man bend the pipe?
It was too rigid.
It was too artificial.
It was too soft.
It was too dirty.

54. F: What are you doing with those pieces of rope?

M: I’m securing them.
What is the man doing?
separating them
fastening them
loosening them
removing them

55. F: Do you smell anything?

M: Yes, I do and those fumes are poisonous.
What kind of fumes are they?
beneficial
light
dangerous
concentrated

56. F: What are the soldiers doing now?

M: They’re in battle, but they cannot advance.
What couldn’t the soldiers do?
move forward
retreat
fire
relax
57. F: Is Mary working now?
M: Yes, she’s working at the bank.
F: What kind of job does she have?
M: I don’t know, but she’s not a permanent employee.
What kind of job does Mary have?
a senior job
an excellent one
a temporary one
a job for life

58. F: What is the airplane doing now?

M: It is descending.
What is the airplane doing?
rising
going faster
flying level
going down

59. F: Do people adhere to the laws in your country?

M: Oh yes, they certainly do.
What do the people do about the laws?
study them
obey them
disobey them
rewrite them

60. M: Did you speak with John about your suggestion?

F: Yes, he agrees with me.
What did the woman mean?
John is angry with her.
John has the same opinion as she.
John has a different opinion.
John doesn’t care to say anything.

61.The clerk didn’t bring ________ mail today.

two
some
no
any

62.I am interested ________ meeting your friend.

of
for
in
by

63.We could not study because we were disturbed ________ the loud noise.
from
by
for
above

64.He accepted the invitation _________ pleasure.

from
by
with
in

65.The temperature went below the _______ point this morning.

frozen
froze
freezing
freeze

66.The plane is flying ________ the air base.

between
among
over
under

67.We must ________ drive a car without a license.

always
never
usually
perhaps

68.”Will Mr. Cole go to the barbershop today?”

“No, he ________ .”
won’t
doesn’t
wouldn’t
hasn’t

69.Many of the students are ________ to see so much activity on the flight line.
surprise
surprising
surprises
surprised

70.Why did those students insist on ________ everything?

did
done
to do
doing

71.Doctors say that ________ is a very good exercise.

walk
walked
walking
walks

72.The Browns enjoy _________ to the theater.

to go
gone
going
go

73.The student had _________ to a meeting last night.

to gone
went
to go
going

74.Mr. Black’s car is new, but ours ________ .

is too
isn’t
isn’t either
is new
75.Why did Sam go to the airport?
to board the ship
to meet his fiend’s plane
to get a haircut
to see the factory

76.Joe is going to the barbershop. Why?

to get a haircut
to have a drink
to get his suit pressed
to do some shopping

77.It takes fifteen minutes to record the tape.

The recording will start in 15 minutes.
The recording is 15 minutes long.
The tape speed is 15 feet per minute.
The tape recorder can be used in 15 minutes.

78.The driver had to make an immediate decision.

He had to make a decision at once.
He made a difficult decision.
He was slow in making a decision.
The problem required no decision.

79.The headquarters building is next to the lab building.

It is across from the lab building.
It is beside the lab building.
It is near the lab building.
It is above the lab building.

80.People shouldn’t go out in the rain without a raincoat.

They must go out in the rain.
They should go out in the rain.
They ought not to go out with out a raincoat.
They ought to go out without a raincoat.
81.Fall is my favorite season.
It’s the season that I like the least.
It’s the season that everybody likes.
It’s the season that I dislike.
It’s the season that I like the best.

82.The students are provided with the use of a library on the base.
The students may utilize the library.
Students may not go to the library.
Students furnish a library for the base.
Students are allowed to hire a library.
83.The drugstore is opposite the barbershop.
It is next door to the barbershop.
It is different from the barbershop.
It is across the street from the barbershop.
It is behind the barbershop.
84.The pilot of an aircraft must concentrate on his flying.
He must do all his flying at once.
He should be taken off flying every year.
He must give all of his attention to flying.
He must relax his attention to flying.
85.Joe doesn’t like to go to the movies.
Joe dislikes the movies.
Joe prefers going to the movies by himself.
Joe wants company when he goes to the movies.
Joe doesn’t like to go to long movies.

86.The bus driver said we were coming to Tenth Street.

There is no bus stop at Tenth Street.
He said we could get on at Tenth Street..
The bus had just passed Tenth Street.
Tenth Street is the next street.

87.They got a good deal when they bought the house.

The house is quite large.
There is a lot of land around the house.
The purchase price was fairly high.
They bought the house at a favorable price.

88.Don’t take chances – use safety belts.

With safety belts, accidents are less serious.
With safety belts, accidents are more likely to happen.
Don’t use safety belts.
Safety belts are not required.

89.The instructor wrote a problem on the chalkboard and asked a student to work it out.
The instructor asked the student to present a problem.
The student was asked to solve the problem.
The student asked the instructor to take the problem out.
The instructor wanted the problem to remain unsolved.

90.There are four main ways to travel in the United States.

fast
cheap
principal
different

91.He made a resume of the meeting.

start
picture
cause
summary

92.His behavior last week was excellent.

conduct
leave
travel
luck
93.We don’t get used to new foods very quickly.
find many
forget
become accustomed to
use

94.Mary was thrilled during the flight.

calm
sleepy
sad
excited
95.Electricity is conducted through wires.
carried
bought
tested
wired

96.He spoke rapidly, but the students could understand him well.
clearly
slow
fast
interestingly

97.He usually gets up before noon.

leaves his bed
has lunch
leaves the table
goes to work

98.You should visit your doctor regularly.

for shots
at once
at fixed intervals of time
when you are sick

99.Choose the correct sentence:

Dose in the family everyone know how to drive?
Does everyone know in the family how to drive?
Does everyone know how in the family to drive?
Does everyone in the family know how to drive?

100.Choose the correct sentence:

Do you know when we will go to the next base?
Do you know when will we to the next base go?
Do you know when will we go to the next base?
Do you know when will go we to the next base?