Question Bank

Mega Goal 1-2

N.B
Just-for-Practice Exercises.
SB is the Core of Tests.
Mr. Taha Mahjoub
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 Grammar

Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:

1- A: I’m not an aggressive driver.
B: Neither ...................................................... I

a) am b) did c) have d) do

2. My grandfather slipped on a rug and hurt........................

a) herself b) himself c) myself d) itself

3. He didn’t turn off the electricity, ................ he got a shock.

a) because b) if c) so d) but

4 ........... straight down this corridor and take the elevator to the third floor.

a) Going b) Goes c) Went d) Go

5. My son, Brian, drives ........... .He doesn’t stop at stop signs, and he’s usually over the speed limit.

a) recklessly b) reckless c) recklessness d) reclusive

6. Old people usually walk..........................
a) slow b) slowly c) slowing d) slows

7. A: I once broke my arm.

B: so ................................ I
a) do b) am c) did d) have

8. The pharmacy is next .......................the bookstore.

a) at b) across c) from d) to

9. He likes to look at ………………….in the mirror.

a) myself B) herself C) themselves D) himself

1 0 ) I burned when I was making fries.
A) myself B) himself C) herself D) ourselves

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 11) A: I always wear seat belt in the car.
B:so I.
A) did B) am C) do D) have
12) Most accidents happen people don’t pay attention.
A) because B) so C) though D) neither
13) You stop at the traffic lights.
A) mustn’t B) should C) shouldn’t D) must

14. The instructions on the box say “Do it…………………………..

15. A- myself B– herself C– yourself D- himself
16. I didn’t want to wake up late, …………………… I used two alarm clocks.
A- so B– but C– because D- , because
17. You had better …………………. a vacation.
A- take B – took C – taking D – taken

18. I need to clean my closet and throw away a lot of old clothes.

The underlined phrasal verb means..................................................

a) discard b) refuse c) begin d) stop

19. What do you do.................................................. you have a cold?

a) where b) when c) how d) why

20. How ................................................................. salt do you eat?

a) many b) far c) much d) often

21- I eat ....................................................of sweets every day.

a) much b) a little c) a few d) a lot

22- We have to put up with our neighbors’ loud voices every

night.The underlined phrasal verb

means............................................

a) tolerate b) refuse c) postpone d) discard

23- You had better ......................................... your medicine regularly and on time.

a) takes b) take c) taking d) to take

24- I get along well ........................................................... Fatima.

a) to b) about c) with d) above

25- ................................................. hours do you exercise a week?

a) How tall b) How much c) How long d) How many

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 26-After studying for weeks, she succeeded passing the exam.
A- in B- to C- of D- against
27- He is tired taking classes at night. He’ll stop taking them next semester.
1. In B- to C- of D- against
28- Are you looking forward visiting your relatives next week?
A- in B- of C- to D- against
29. Our teacher insists speaking to us only in English.
A- against B- of C- to D- on
30 - He should apologize arriving late.
A- in B- of C- to D- for
31- We are going to the beach. It is not warm enough.
A- in B- of C- to D- against
32- We had fun at the beach the cold weather.
a. although B- in spite of C- even though D-because
33- I was sick, I still went to school.
a. Even though B- Because C- In spite of D- But
34 - ________ I like ice cream, I am too full to eat any.
A. Because B. In spite of C. Even D. Although
35. My brother is dreaming __________ buying a motorcycle
A. of B. for C. to D. on
36. I’d like to apologize __________ not answering your email sooner
A. of B. for C. to D. on
37. Noura will call her parents when she ________________ at her hotel
A. arrive B. arrives C. arrived D. arriving
38- I threw the sneakers away. I threw ----------------- away.
A- them B- it C-they D-him
39-He is tired ………………… waiting an answer.
A-of B– from C– against D– for
40- ………………………………………. it rained, we enjoyed the vacation.
A- Although B– Despite C– In spite of D– But
41- …………………………….. the traffic, I arrived on time.
A- Although B– Because C– In spite of D– But
42- He ……………..ride a bike when he was younger.
A- used to B. does use to C. use to D. uses to
43- When I was young, I _ have a lot of energy. I was always outside playing or riding my bike.
A-Don't use to have B-used to have C- use to have D-didn’t use to

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Vocabulary

Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:

1. Driving too closely to the driver in front is called.................

a) tailgating b) kidnapping c) wrapping d) canning

2. An expression used to show that you’re not totally sure about a statement............................

a) I’m sure b) I guess c) I confess d) I’m certain

3. If you work with dynamite, it can explode unexpectedly. (to explode) means...............

a) to waste b) to taste c) to burst d) to paste

4. A day of good fortune is a ..................................
a) work day b) sport day c) unlucky day d) lucky day

5- Drivers who don’t pay attention and take their eyes off the road are.................................

a) distracted Drivers b) driver Fatigue c)aggressive drivers d) focused Drivers

6- What do you say to someone who just graduated from college?
a. Sincerely. B- I apologize. C- Congratulations! D- Thank you.
7- What do you say to a friend when you forget his or her graduation?
a. You’re welcome. B- Congratulations! C- Best regards. D- I apologize.

8- When someone is on the road, he or she is .

a. traveling for business B- taking a walk C- waiting for a bus D- working at home
9- When a phone call is urgent, it is .
a. very important B- not necessary C- related to work D- exciting
10- To import means to .
a. sell something internationally
b. bring something in from another country
c. make something at home
d. buy something expensive

11- If I had extra money, I ………………………. take a vacation in Hawaii.

A- will B– must C– can D– would
12- If I ……………………… a very rich person, I would travel to New Zealand.
A- am B– were C– be D– are
13- Is there …………………….. pollution?
A- some B– any C– a D– the
14- The committee turned down my proposal. They……………………… it.
A- accepted B–refused C– revised D– expected

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Choose the best answer to fill in the blank in each question:
1 .You should always wear your while driving.
A. knee pads
B. seat belt
C. helmet
D. cell phone

2 .To injury, always wear safety equipment

A. obey
B. help
C. keep
D. avoid

3 .Skateboarders wear so they do not hurt themselves.

A. seat belts
B. skateboards
C. helmets
D. safety
4. drivers don’t pay attention to the road.
A. Distracted
B. Fatigue
C. Bad weather
D. Safe

5 . "Drowsy" is another word for.

A. aggressive
B. sleepy
C. distracted
D. tailgating
6 .You should always _ the speed limit while driving.
A. obey
B. avoid
C. injure
D. adjust
7 .He is a very good learner, and .
A. So I am.
B. So does he.
C. So am I.
D. So he is.
8 . A : I never drive over the speed limit.
B : ‫ــــــــــــــــــــــــــــ‬
A. So do I.
B. So I do.
C. Neither do I.
D. Neither I do.

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 9 .Yesterday, he fell off his bike and hurt.
A. myself
B. ourselves
C. himself
D. yourself

10 .She cut while she was using the knife.

A. yourself
B. herself
C. myself
D. himself

11 . A: I have never fallen down those stairs.

B:
A. Neither I have.
B. Neither have I.
C. So have I.
D. So I have.
12. What you are doing is very . You must stop immediately.
A. dangerously
B. well
C. hardly
D. dangerous

13- I live the school next to the bookstore.

A- across from
a. between
b. on
c. at

14- It is freezing outside! You wear a warmer coat.

A. had better
B. better had
C. might
D. could

15. Sara is waiting for you. You go and meet her.

A- might
B- should
C- could
D- may

17- It does not matter which car you buy. You buy the blue one or the red one.
a. had better
b. ought to
c. could
d. should

18- If that company offers me a job, I had better not

A. turn down.
B- it turn down.
C- turn down it.
D- turn it down

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19- sugar do you like in your Tea?
A-How many
B- How
C- Much
D- How much
20- when you have a toothache?
A- What do you do
B- How do you do
C- What do you feel
D- How do you be
21- It is freezing outside! You wear a warmer coat.
a- had better
b- better had
c- might
D-could

22- Sara is waiting for you. You go and meet her.

A- might
B- should
C- could
D- may

23- It does not matter which car you buy. You buy the blue one or the red one.
a. had better
b. ought to
c. could
d. should

24- If that company offers me a job, I had better not

A- turn down.
B- it turn down.
C- turn down it.
D- turn it down
25- much to do in the town where you live?
a. Is there
b. There is
c. Are there
d. There are

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 26- No, not really. There are some sports centers but anywhere to ride my bike.
A- there isn’t
B- there aren’t
C- there is
D- there are

27- …………………….I like ice cream, I am too full to eat any.

A- Because
B- In spite of
C- Even
D- Although

28-If you can’t each other, you shouldn’t work together.

A- get along with
B- get them along with
C- get along
D- get along to

29- I didn’t wear those shoes anymore so I.

A- threw away it
B- threw it away
C- threw away them
D- threw them away
30- How ……………………… exercise do you do?'
A- much B– many C– often D– long
31- I eat …………………… green vegetables every day.
A- a few B– a little C- much D– a lot
32- He has felt much more relaxed since he yoga.

A. took up
B. took it up
C. take them up
D. takes up

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Match the following sentence parts.
1- Jasem was very tired, A- because she had a doctor’s appointment.
2- Garry wants to be in good shape, B- so he fell asleep during the meeting.
3- Sabah left home early, C-so he got fired.
4- Alan didn’t go to work today, D-so he exercises every day.

Match the following sentence parts.

1. If I won the big prize,_ A. I wouldn’t have to take the bus.
2. If I had a car, B. I might visit France.
3. If I saw a falling star, C. I’d be an astronaut.
4. If I could go anywhere in the world, D. I’d make a wish.
5. If I could be anything I wanted, E. I would give a lot of money to charity.

6. His friend……………………smoking several years ago. He doesn't smoke anymore.

a) threw away b) gave up c) broke down d) put off

7. A ............................ is a person of the same age group.

a) fear b) peer c) deer d) tear
7- ................................. is a mass of stone or metal from space that reaches earth.

a) star b) meteorite c) galax d) moon

8. To ............................. means to "contest or fight against".

a) challenge b) recover c) hide d) move

9- A ....................... is the part of a car in front of the driver, which has controls on it .

a) windshield b) dashboard c) smart board d) flashcards

10- . ......................... means “being in a good physical condition – healthy and strong”

a) Fitness b) Brightness c) Sadness d) Laziness

11. ………………………means to think only about yourself and not care about other people.

a) Hear out for myself b) Look out for myself

c) Look in for myself d) Hear about for myself

12-. ………………are powders or liquids, such as salt or ketchup that you use to give special taste to food.

a) Additives b) Soft drinks c) Condiments d) Greetings

13-Try to slow down at intersections even if you have right of the way.

The underlined phrasal verb means...................................................

a) increase speed b) stop the car c) drive fast d) reduce speed

14- Feeling of personal worth means ……………………………

a) self - esteem b) care free c) adapt d) perception

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Complete each sentence with a phrasal verb from the box:
turn down get along with give up put off
put up with take up throw away No way

1 .I am always glad to see Hameed. We each other so well.

2 .Our teacher does not talking during class.

3 .After the interview, Alex decided to the job offer. He did not like the idea of

working long hours and being on the road seven days a week.

4 .If you really want to get in shape, you should tennis.

5 .I hate to art class, but I just do not have time to go

anymore. 6 .Don’t

cleaning your car. It will just get messier!

7 .Some people never anything. They keep things they do not use anymore.

8. …………………. I refuse to accept that.

Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box.

keep in touch prize close encounter

desert island year-round have a ball

1. I wish we would win the first so we would have a lot of money.

2. I would bring lots of books to a .
3. I would not want to have a with an extraterrestrial.
4. If we could take a trip around the world together, we would .
10-I hope we can while you are studying abroad.
11- I would not want to live in a cold country .

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 Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box.
I guess lucky day
stuck in Look at it this way
balance

1 – This is your ……………………………… . There is one ticket left.

2- He didn’t see me , I ………………………………… .

3– My motorcycle ………………………………… on a patch of oil on the road .

4 – I lost my ………………………………… and hit a tree because of that squirrel .

Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box.

To be honest feeling down

Look out for my self peer pressure

1 – Younger people tend to eat more junk food because of ………………………………………………… .

2 – I have to …………………………………………………… after graduation .

3- I was ……………………………………… when I didn’t get the thing I was waiting for long time .

4- ………………………………………………… , I’m just not interested in playing golf .

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 READING COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage, and then answer the questions

below:
After graduating from college, Saif Al-Zahrani knew he would need to find a job soon. The problem was
that he wasn't sure what kind of work he wanted to do.

One night at the dinner table, his father encouraged him to do what he liked most. His father said he had
worked his whole life doing a job he didn’t really enjoy. Saif wanted a different future. That night, he promised
himself that he would find something that he was passionate about.

Saif set a goal to try a new job each week for a year. That’s 52 occupations in one year. And he did it! One
week, as a dairy farmer, he milked cows every morning. Then, in another week, he was an astronomer
studying the night sky. Saif’s favourite job, though, was teaching. He learned he was the happiest when he
was helping others.

Saif also learned that was OK not to know what he wanted to do right away. He wrote a book about his
experiences, and today he tells his story to college and university students. His memorable message is: You’ll
find your perfect job one day. After all, Saif found his.

(A) Answer the following questions:

1- What did Saif’s father advise him to do?

.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
2- Which job did Saif like the most?
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3- Did Saif’s father like his job?
...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
4- Is there a book about Saif’s experience?
…………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………
(B) Choose the correct answer:

5- The underlined word ‘his’ refers to the ………

(a) message (b) experience (c) job (d) story

6- Saif did .................... different jobs, in a year.

(a) five (b) fifty five (c) twenty five (d) fifty two

(C) Put [T] for True and [F] for False:

7- Saif was happy when he helped people. ( )

8- Saif wanted to do what his father did. ( )

(D) From the passage, find the following:

9- A word that means ‘unforgettable’ …………………….

(E) Complete the following sentence:

10. Saif’s promised himself that he would find something that he was ......................... about.

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 READING COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage, then answer the questions :

On my first day at university, something terrible happened. I was on an Information
Technology course and my first class started at nine o'clock. I woke up very late and I had no time
for breakfast, so I bought an orange juice from the university cafeteria. I ran into the room and
everyone was at a computer. They all looked at me and I went to sit behind a computer, but I still
had my orange juice. The teacher said," You can't drink that in here." But as I walked across the
room, I tripped, and the orange juice went all over a classmate and his computer. Luckily, the
computer was OK, and the classmate, Charles, saw the funny side of it. In fact, we're good friends
now. Still, it wasn't a good start.

A) Put [ T ] for true and [ F ] for false :

1- The writer drank all the orange juice in the cafeteria. ( )
2- Drinks were not allowed in the class. ( )

B) Choose the correct answer:

1. The story was a /an ............................................... situation.
a) wonderful b) embarrassing c) happy d) lucky 2.
The writer and Charles became ................................................ later.
a) friends b) teachers c) enemies d) neighbors

C) From the passage, give the opposites of the underlined words:

1. The students were sitting in front of their desks. ………………………………
D) Complete the following sentences:
1. It was the writer first day at ………………………. .
E) Answer these questions:
1- What time did the writer’s first class start?
…………………………………………………….
2- What course was he on?
…………………………………………………….
3- Was what happened the first day in the course a good start?
……………………………………………………
4- Did the teacher permit him to finish his drink ?
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READING COMPREHENSION

Read the following passage, then answer the questions :

Last summer I went on a trip to Mexico. The country was beautiful and the food was fantastic. However, I
will say that some of the food was too unusual. When we were at a small restaurant in Oaxaca, the waiter
told us to try the chapulines. I didn’t know what they were, but according to him they were very tasty. My
brother and I were waiting for our food, and soon the waiter brought our chapulines to the table. They were
grasshoppers! My brother didn’t even want to look at them. I am more adventurous than he is, so I tasted
them. They didn’t taste bad at all. In fact, they were surprisingly good. They were sour and salty at the
same time. I asked the waiter how they cooked them. I never thought they would be so easy to cook. The
difficult part is buying the grasshoppers where I live. They don’t sell them in supermarkets. Well, I’ll just
have to go back to Mexico and eat my chapulines there!

A ) Choose the correct answer from a , b , c or d :

1- The .................................................. suggested trying the chapulines.

a ) writer b ) brother c ) waiter d ) cook

2- According to the writer, the chapulines were……………………………..

a ) terrible b ) delicious c ) awful d ) sweet B )

Put [ T ] for True and [ F ] for False :

1- They sell the grasshoppers at the writer's home. ( )
2- The writer's brother didn't eat the chapulines. ( )

C ) From the passage , find the following:

1- the opposite of "usual" :…………………
3- a word which means " liking to try new things "………………
D ) Complete the following sentences :
1- The underlined word "him" refers to ………………………………..
2- The chapulines tasted ……….. and …………… at the same time.

E ) Answer these questions :

1- When did the writer go to Mexico?

………………………………………...
2- How did he describe the country?

………………………………………...
3- Did the writer want to cook chapulines at home?

………………………………………...
4- Are Chapulines sold where he lives?

………………………………………...

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COMPOSITION: FREE

(B) In no less than 60 words, write in one of the following topics:

1) A sport or a recreational activity that you like doing.

2) What Are the Pros And Cons Of Social Media?

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 Do as Shown: Units 1:4
Do as shown between brackets :
1- I fixed the hairdryer ----------------------- (Add a reflexive pronoun)
2- Most accidents happen -------------- people don’t pay attention (complete)
3- I am a careful driver. I drive ------------------ (Complete )
4- It’s a good idea to drive under the speed limit. (Re-write using: should)

5- He drove (slow). (Correct)

6- He works (good). (Correct)

7- They put off the meeting until next week. (Re-write using: it)

8- He gave…….. smoking for health reasons. He doesn't smoke anymore (Complete).

16- I look forward to (meet) you. (Correct the verb)

E- I'm thinking of (study) in a foreign country. (Correct the verb)

F- There were many cars. We could not find a place to park. (Re-write Using : So…..that).

G- The noise was loud. We could hardly hear ourselves talk. (Re-write Using : So…..that).

H- I used to have a blue car. (Ask a yes/no question)

24- People used to use light signals to transmit messages in old ages. (Change into negative)

25- ----------- sun is so far away. (Add an article)

26- If I (find) a million dollars, I would keep it. (Correct)

27. Do as shown between brackets :

28. Sam: I want to buy a car. (complete )
Sam wishes .

29. Jeff: I want to sleep late tomorrow. (complete)

Jeff wishes .

30. Ben: I don't have a big house. (complete)

Ben wishes .
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1 31. I can't go to the mall Tomorrow. (complete)
I wish
1 32. I don't have much time now. (complete)
I wish

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 VOCABULARY
Match the words/structures/expressions with their meanings.

Unit 1
1-stuck in a-not focused 1-
2-to fracture b- to break 2-
3-distracted c- to explode 3-
4-to challenge d- caught and unable to move 4-
5-to weave through e- to contest or fight against 5-
6-to burst f- to move through something by turning and avoiding 6-
7-to recover h- to get better. 7-

Unit 2
1-feeling down a-worried 1-
2-fitness b-depressed 2-
3-to put up with d-having a good physical condition. 3-
4-To put off e-accept something bad. 4-
5-anxious f-to postpone 5-

Unit 3
1-No way a-a period of one hundred years. 1-
2-To let down b-to disappoint 2-
3-ancient c-to set up-start 3-
4-To establish d-old 4-
5-A century f-used to say you won’t allow something. 5-

Unit 4
1-An extraterrestrial a-related to money 1-
2-poverty b-to spend a good time. 2-
3-the globe c-the world 3-
4-To have a ball d- the state of having no money. 4-
5- Financial e- a creature from another planet. 5-

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