The 1000 Word Little Language

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Answers 1 - 10 (A)
1 I advise you to get to bed early tonight.
2 We all accept the new laws.
3 He enjoys the advertisements on television.
4 We have about twenty-five people in our art class.
5 Actions speak louder than words.
6 On Saturday afternoon we went to a festival.
7 The street address of our school is 1 Kauri Glen Rd.
8 She boils the water then adds the rice.
9 Who will act the part of the king in the play?
10 He was hurt in an accident.

Answers 11 - 20 (B)
1 After he spoke, she spoke also.
2 She threw the ball up in the air.
3 He sat alone in the corner.
4 The children are not allowed to play outside.
5 I visited my friend again this week.
6 They have agreed on a price for the car.
7 They always go to church on Sunday.
8 He does not agree with you.
9 What age is the child?
10 It is almost two weeks since I saw you last.

Answers 21 - 30 (A)
1 She answered my question with a smile.
2 I was amused by the advertisement for tea.
3 The answer appears to be 'animal'.
4 We need a large amount of rice.
5 She was angry with the driver.
6 In the army, I learned to obey.
7 She wears her watch on her right arm.
8 She is ashamed about her mistake.
9 Is it an animal or a plant?
10 He argues that a library is a factory.

Answers 31 - 40 (B)
1 Your aunt has written you a letter.
2 Are the children asleep?
3 The weather becomes colder in autumn.
4 I will ask the date of the festival.
5 Pay attention to your work!
6 The children are still awake.
7 The children asked for some oranges.
8 The cat attacks birds in the garden.
9 The teacher is away from school with a bad cold.
10 We saw some baby birds on television.

Answers 41 - 50 (A)
1 He stole a student's bag.
2 We found the book in the back of the cupboard.
3 He ran along the river bank.
4 We came back to school after the holidays.
5 I brought a basket of flowers to my mother.
6 They dropped banana-skins on the field.
7 She swims beautifully.
8 They behaved badly at school.
9 You need a good hot bath.
10 She kicked a ball through a window.

Answers 51 - 60 (B)
1 Some people still believe that the earth is flat.
2 The bell has gone for the end of the school day.
3 At the beginning of the class we read our books.
4 He broke his arm and now he can not bend it.
5 She plans to study animal behaviour.
6 My sister became ill.
7 She had to stay in bed for a week.
8 Some people like to drink beer and some do not.
9 The children behaved beautifully for the visitors.
10 The children began to run around the house.

Answers 61 - 70 (A)
1 My father likes the bitter taste of beer.
2 An insect has bitten me.
3 The birth of a baby gives us new hope.
4 These birds eat insects in the garden.
5 His feet grew too big for his shoes.
6 He plays football better than I do.
7 I think she is the best officer in the army.
8 The opposite of white is black.
9 Here is a blanket to keep you warm.
10 I can ride a big bicycle now.

Answers 71 - 80 (B)
1 Scientific books are interesting.
2 Give the dog a bone.
3 Insects do not have bones inside their bodies.
4 A bomb blew up in the park.
5 The wind blew the tree down.
6 We have iron in our blood.
7 The storm damaged many boats.
8 Some cats have blue eyes.
9 We do not have to boil our drinking water.
10 The teacher writes on the board.

Answers 81 - 90 (A)
1 Guess what is in this box?
2 I bought three loaves of bread.
3 My friends bought six bottles of soft drink.
4 I was scared I would fall and break my arm.
5 I found some keys at the bottom of the box.
6 I was so excited I forgot to breathe.
7 A boy brought my present to the house.
8 I waved bravely to my friends below.
9 I was born 16 years ago exactly.
10 We climbed out along a branch of the tree.

Answers 91 - 100 (B)

1 My sister has brown hair.
2 He brushed the crumbs from the table.
3 I brought you some flowers from my garden.
4 The Sky Tower is the tallest building in Auckland.
5 Please fill the bucket with water.
6 This church was built in 1900.
7 The bridge was swept away by the river.
8 My brother has hair like mine.
9 She needs a bright light for reading.
10 Most Tibetan people are Buddhists.

Answers 101 - 110 (A)

1 People say there is gold buried here.
2 Always behave calmly with animals.
3 Don't burn your hand on the stove.
4 I plan to own my own business.
5 She bought some eggs and some bread.
6 Our captain today is John Lee.
7 I do not drive a car, I catch the bus.
8 They are very busy cooking for 100 people.
9 He was so tall they called him Little John.
10 My old camera takes good pictures.

Answers 111 - 120 (B)

1 My friend has a black and white cat.
2 We are certain that you are telling the truth.
3 The storm caused the river to rise.
4 Be careful with your friend's feelings.
5 They rolled down the hill in their carts.
6 He caught the ball in his left hand.
7 They carelessly left the gate open.
8 I do not drive a car, I catch the bus.
9 She uses cards to learn English.
10 He carried the child to its mother.

Answers 121 - 130 (A)

1 The teacher wrote on the board with a piece of chalk.
2 Keep the change!
3 We have chosen a really good place.
4 This chicken can fly quite well.
5 These children will become leaders in the future.
6 We learned how to change direction.
7 Many young people are Christians.
8 The bank will take five days to clear this cheque.
9 There is one chance in two the baby will be a girl.
10 We can get good cheap food here.

Answers 131 - 140 (B)

1 How clever of you to notice that!
2 Cities like Hong Kong are very large
3 The students spoke clearly and carefully.
4 Some women like to smoke cigarettes.
5 A group of Christians can be called a church.
6 This cinema shows new films.
7 Our Christmas holidays are in summer.
8 The students formed a circle.
9 The class works very hard.
10 Make sure your hands are clean.

Answers 141 - 150 (A)

1 Please put your coats on the bed.
2 A cloud moved across the sun.
3 He climbed up the hill.
4 Bring some old clothes to paint in.
5 I like strong black coffee.
6 Close your books, please.
7 I cleaned the silver with a soft cloth.
8 The news is at six o'clock.
9 This steam engine still runs on coal.
10 Wear your coat or you will catch a cold.

Answers 151 - 160 (B)

1 You have done well compared with us.
2 The child has a collection of balls.
3 I plan to complete this job tomorrow.
4 My new shoes are still uncomfortable.
5 He comes to school by bus.
6 The cats had a competition for the ball.
7 Now she is going to colour in her drawing.
8 What is the condition of the road?
9 Make sure the drinks are cold.
10 It is a common mistake to say "childrens".

Answers 161 - 170 (A)

1 We found table in a corner of the restaurant.
2 I count my change very carefully in that shop.
3 I will find out the cost of a bicycle and save up for it.
4 The manager controls the workers
5 The child copied his brother's behaviour.
6 Australia is a large country.
7 What is the correct dress for the dance?
8 You have continued to work well.
9 You will need about 20 minutes to cook the potatoes.
10 He carefully washed his cotton trousers.

Answers 171 - 180 (B)

1 Would you like a cup of tea?
2 The teacher covered the main points of the lesson.
3 Sad to say, some people are cruel to their children.
4 The dishes are in the cupboard.
5 I would like to live in the country and keep a cow.
6 A cow is a large animal which produces milk.
7 We laughed and cried when we met each other again.
8 Crowds of people watched the race.
9 My cousin Lee is the son of my father's sister Joy.
10 We have a great crop of oranges.

Answers 181 - 190 (A)

1 Dark green curtains keep out the light.
2 She is out of danger now.
3 There is no cure for this disease.
4 How much will it cost to fix the damage?
5 This food is past its 'use-by' date.
6 It is very dark at night in the country.
7 I am learning the customs of my new country.
8 These knives are too dangerous for children.
9 The girls dance beautifully.
10 You could cut this meat with a butter knife!
Answers 191 - 200 (B)
1 Your pay depends on how many hours you work.
2 Daughters are as important as sons.
3 I think that death comes to everyone but me.
4 The temperature is six degrees higher today.
5 They dug to a depth of two metres.
6 You must not swim in the deep end.
7 I can not believe that he is dead.
8 This is a sad day for me.
9 His difficulties never defeated him.
10 He decides which clothes to wear.

Answers 201 - 210 (A)

1 The crops died without water.
2 Children have little difficulty learning English.
3 They dug down until they found water.
4 What is the difference between salt and sugar?
5 Can you describe what she looks like?
6 A basket is different from a bag.
7 We live in a new housing development.
8 That is a good place for a writing desk.
9 The insects destroyed the crops.
10 English is a difficult language to speak well.

Answers 211 - 220 (B)

1 This district is suitable for growing fruit.
2 The teacher planned a group discussion.
3 He walked in the direction of the shops.
4 Who discovered New Zealand?
5 The distance from here to the city is about 10km.
6 She prepared a large dish of rice.
7 He caught a disease, became sick and then died.
8 What dirty hands you have!
9 Does he eat meat?
10 Some countries are divided by religious differences.

Answers 221 - 230 (A)

1 Please open the door.
2 The doctor gave him medicine for the disease.
3 The dog ran after the cat.
4 Grandmother enjoys a drive in the country.
5 I had a strange dream last night.
6 I doubted whether the answer was correct.
7 You need to drink more water on a hot day.
8 Please sit down.
9 I will wear my new blue dress.
10 I have drawn you a map of the district.

Answers 231 - 240 (B)

1 I get up early and work before school.
2 The bus driver told us about the district.
3 One of the religions of the east is Buddhism.
4 She held the telephone away from her ear.
5 The machine needs a drop of oil.
6 I earned $150 yesterday.
7 It is his duty to look after his family.
8 The earth goes round the sun.
9 We hung the clothes on the line to dry.
10 I dropped a heavy book on my foot.

Answers 241 - 250 (A)

1 Her speech had a good effect on the crowd.
2 Education has changed over the years.
3 It is easy to boil and eat an egg.
4 It takes effort to climb a hill.
5 These days, electricity is very expensive.
6 We ate some rice for lunch.
7 This knife has a very sharp edge.
8 Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
9 Good employers look after their workers.
10 I got an electric shock from the wire.

Answers 251 - 260 (B)

1 He can not escape from his duty.
2 Your cup is empty. Would you like more tea?
3 We enjoyed the party.
4 The engineer turned off the electricity.
5 We have equal amounts of money.
6 He is my friend, not my enemy.
7 Don't tell me how the picture ends.
8 Are the potatoes cooked enough?
9 The engine started easily.
10 My mother has English lessons at home.

Answers 261 - 270 (A)

1 Good evening, everyone!
2 I have a mathematics examination on Thursday.
3 Here is an example of his work.
4 The evil that men do, lives after them.
5 They played on, even when it rained.
6 That is exactly what I thought.
7 She came first in all the running events.
8 I was excited about the party.
9 Have you ever seen a cat dancing?
10 I expect that you will pass your examination.

Answers 271 - 280 (B)

1 Please explain how to do this.
2 In fact, I have not finished my work yet.
3 We make furniture at our factory.
4 That radio is too expensive.
5 He stood face-to-face with the enemy.
6 We have two extra people in the class.
7 We have experience of many different situations.
8 You gave a clear explanation of this feature.
9 We did an interesting experiment in science.
10 She has brown eyes.

Answers 281 - 290 (A)

1 The farmer keeps cows and pigs.
2 She is a fair judge of people.
3 Jill fell down the hill.
4 The pigs ate and ate, and grew very fat.
5 They have a large family.
6 This group is famous for its songs.
7 He failed his mathematics examination.
8 My father is learning English at night school.
9 We visited a farm in the holidays.
10 We live not far from school.

Answers 291 - 300 (B)

1 We feel happy about your party.
2 The children fought, laughed, then played again.
3 We need a female plant as well as a male.
4 He fears that the enemy will kill him.
5 We enjoyed the flower festival.
6 We stood in lines on the playing field.
7 The children argued fiercely over the ball.
8 The mountain is the main feature in this district.
9 The accident was not your fault.
10 The horse jumped over the fence.

Answers 301 - 310 (A)

1 These cards fit into the little box.
2 We often go to see films in the city.
3 He caught a little fish and threw it back in the sea.
4 She burnt the letter in the fire.
5 She filled the bucket with water.
6 Today, we finished painting the house.
7 The French flag has three colours.
8 The child can count to ten on her fingers.
9 My uncle fixed the light which was broken.
10 I found some rice in the cupboard.

Answers 311 - 320 (B)

1 Please put your bags down on the floor.
2 Where can I buy some rice flour?
3 The flies come inside when the weather is warm.
4 The child followed her brother to school.
5 The flowers in your garden are very beautiful.
6 The boat floated down the river.
7 We brought some food to eat on the journey.
8 Your sister has very small feet.
9 The plate flew out of my hands and broke!
10 Does he believe that the world is flat?

Answers 321 - 330 (A)

1 Please forgive me. I lost your pen.
2 He learned English as a foreign language.
3 She talks to her friends on the telephone every night.
4 Turn left at the fork in the path.
5 My sister wants to join the police force.
6 He wrote a rather free translation of the story.
7 She opened the window because we needed fresh air.
8 People cut down great forests for wood.
9 The first year in secondary school is form three.
10 I forgot to bring my work to school.

Answers 331 - 340 (B)

1 We leave the garden furniture outside in summer.
2 Our neighbours gave us some fruit from their tree.
3 A gate will stop the little child from running on the road.
4 A friendly policewoman showed me the way home.
5 There is a smell of gas in this science classroom.
6 We played a game of 'hangman'.
7 Don't frighten the children with games like that.
8 We enjoy working in the garden in the evening.
9 There is a full moon every 28 days.
10 We planted an orange tree in the front garden.

Answers 341 - 350 (A)

1 Have you got a bus ticket?
2 He has a wide general knowledge from his reading.
3 The teacher will give us a test on Monday.
4 The church has coloured glass in the windows.
5 They will go to town by bus.
6 The weather got warm very quickly.
7 The girls all want to be scientists.
8 I pray to God that my children are safe.
9 A gold coin will pay for your ticket.
10 When does the bus get to Rotorua?

Answers 351 - 360 (B)

1 The Korean group won the competition.
2 We grow our own green vegetables.
3 His grandfather was an engineer.
4 The sky is grey today and I feel rather sad.
5 �I saw a great big animal, said the child.
6 You got a good mark for your test.
7 He is governed by other people's opinions.
8 We move the animals to high ground during heavy rain.
9 Several political parties can form a government.
10 In New Zealand the grass grows all year round.

Answers 361 - 370 (A)

1 The door handle is too high for the child.
2 I like your hair cut.
3 Don�t tell me what happens in the film.
4 She grows flowers and vegetables in her garden.
5 Smoking is a very bad habit.
6 His mother hung his picture on the wall.
7 Half of the fruit is yours and half is mine.
8 You must not point a gun at anyone.
9 She held a small yellow book in her hand.
10 Guess what we planted in the garden!

Answers 371 - 380 (B)

1 I have three photographs of my family.
2 The engineer wears a hard hat.
3 I feel happy when I think about the summer holidays.
4 The head of the group started to speak.
5 He wished them luck: "To your good health!".
6 The science examination was hard.
7 He hates it when people laugh at him.
8 Can you hear the dog next door?
9 Your cat has a smooth, healthy coat.
10 She tries hard to be the best in the class.

Answers 381 - 390 (A)

1 They are angry about the high cost of restaurant meals.
2 Hindu people say there are many gods in one God.
3 We heated the water until it boiled.
4 Please help me with my homework.
5 She hides her best clothes from her sister.
6 It is important to study the history of China.
7 The leader climbed up a small hill to look north.
8 Cars are too heavy for this foot bridge.
9 The height of the tree is about 10m.
10 Here is the child who was lost.

Answers 391 - 400 (B)

1 She holds her mother's hand in a crowd.
2 We will plan our holiday carefully, to save money.
3 I believe that most people are honest.
4 If you believe that, you have a hole in your head!
5 New Zealand horses often win the Melbourne Cup.
6 This hot weather is tiring.
7 The boys hit each other hard as they fought.
8 It costs a lot of money to stay in hotels.
9 Auckland has some large public hospitals.
10 I hope that you will enjoy your holiday.

Answers 401 - 410 (A)

1 I imagine that you swim in the sea all year round.
2 My house is near the library.
3 Our teacher says that her husband is a good cook.
4 I believe that a good education is a human right.
5 I had no idea that New Zealand was so cold in winter.
6 Some of the roads are covered with ice in winter.
7 Put your pens down immediately!
8 I am hungry after working hard all day.
9 I hurt my hands when I worked without stopping.
10 He worked for hours on one mathematics problem.

Answers 411 - 420 (B)

1 Some birds eat insects.
2 It is impossible to guess the age of this bird.
3 We use several different measuring instruments in science.
4 It is important to write down measurements immediately.
5 I think that some students invent their measurements.
6 I would be interested to know which students do that.
7 Please put away your instruments inside the cupboard.
8 My grandmother calls the railway line 'an iron road'.
9 On very hot days, railway lines increase in length.
10 Railway lines include spaces between the lengths of iron.
Answers 421 - 430 (A)
1 Teachers use examinations to judge students' work.
2 A teacher's job includes marking examinations.
3 The new students joined in the discussion.
4 The teacher wrote the key words on the board.
5 The students each told jokes to make us laugh.
6 The teacher told us about Marco Polo's journeys.
7 He kicked the ball over the line.
8 The children jumped over the rope.
9 You must keep yourself healthy.
10 The next boat leaves for the island at 10 am.

Answers 431 - 440 (B)

1 What kind of pencil is best for drawing?
2 The students kissed their parents goodbye.
3 Unkind words can hurt.
4 Be careful with kitchen knives.
5 She knows how to drive a car.
6 Two people were killed on the roads today.
7 King Henry the Eighth had many wives.
8 He can not play because he has hurt his knee.
9 We walked all the way round the lake.
10 We cook our meals in the kitchen.

Answers 441 - 450 (A)

1 It is against the law to cut down the big trees.
2 The lazy student did not study for her examinations.
3 We often play games in language lessons.
4 We travelled from China to France by land.
5 We tried not to laugh at her efforts.
6 The last time I saw him was early in 1999.
7 They found a very helpful lawyer.
8 We must not be late for the examination.
9 We have a number of large shirts in the shop.
10 Please show the new students where the lavatories are.

Answers 451 - 460 (B)

1 I know the racehorse has a white mark on one leg.
2 Please measure the length of the boat on the waterline.
3 Please measure the length of each leaf on this plant.
4 Please lend me a ruler.
5 You must learn to read music.
6 My brother left school last year.
7 Take me to your leader.
8 She writes with her left hand.
9 We will leave you now, and see you again tomorrow.
10 Italian leather is very smooth and soft.

Answers 461 - 470 (A)

1 I have never seen him before in my life.
2 I like your new shoes.
3 The children lay on the grass and watched the game.
4 The library will not lend him any more books.
5 Our great grandfather still does some light work.
6 The lesson today is about flowers of the world.
7 We have to lift our feet when we dance.
8 She looks like her brother.
9 He found a letter in a bottle.
10 Put the light on so that you can read easily.

Answers 471 - 480 (B)

1 The time limit is one hour.
2 The students stood in a line outside the classroom.
3 Our children are doing well at the local school.
4 You should drink lots of liquid if you are sick.
5 The fish was too little so I threw it back in the water.
6 Please listen to the news readers on television.
7 They live near the school.
8 I bought a loaf of fresh bread.
9 She painted her lips blue.
10 At university you have a list of books for each subject.

Answers 481 - 490 (A)

1 The child lost his library card last week.
2 She looks about eighteen, but I know she is twelve.
3 Good luck with your journey!
4 Look at that strange insect!
5 My cousin has very long hair.
6 We expect parents to love their children.
7 Look for your library card in your bedroom.
8 I found the card on a low shelf.
9 The music is too loud.
10 Look after your little sister, please.

Answers 491 - 500 (B)

1 It makes me mad when you leave the door open.
2 This old map does not show the new road.
3 The factory manager is pleased with the new machine.
4 The factory makes plastic furniture.
5 The machine will help us produce stronger furniture.
6 Some of the men want to produce small boats.
7 Many small boats are made mainly of plastic.
8 He knew right from wrong, so he was not mad.
9 I read some interesting magazines at my friend's place.
10 Male insects can often smell a female at a great distance.

Answers 501 - 510 (A)

1 I hope the teacher has marked our tests.
2 We cooked a meal of fish, rice and vegetables.
3 Did you put a question mark at the end of the question?
4 Our mathematics teacher goes to all the local car races.
5 The children sat on the mat and listened to the story.
6 The Prince asked Cinderella to marry him.
7 Tell me the meaning of this word.
8 She bought some beautiful material to make a dress.
9 Do you use matches to light your gas stove?
10 Jack did not sell the cow at the market.

Answers 511 - 520 (B)

1 The Queen sent her a message for her 100th birthday.
2 The farmer mends the farm fences regularly.
3 The members of our music group went to China.
4 The metal shelves are quite light.
5 Thousands of people went to the political meeting.
6 You need to measure the length of your table.
7 Older New Zealanders eat a lot of meat.
8 The dressmaker needs your measurements.
9 The best medicine is to laugh with friends.
10 We saw the mountains in the middle of the island.

Answers 521 - 530 (A)

1 My grandfather enjoys a lot of modern music.
2 He walks for forty minutes every morning.
3 He mixes his paints on a plate.
4 His mind is as clear as when he young.
5 He drinks two glasses of milk every day.
6 His life is a mixture of work and play.
7 He always has enough money.
8 He learns from his mistakes.
9 He never misses my birthday.
10 He gets a surprise when he looks in the mirror.

Answers 531 - 540 (B)

1 Every month my mother goes to see my grandmother.
2 They go to the mosque together.
3 My grandmother likes the new moon best.
4 She multiplies her age by 13 to find her age in months.
5 One day my grandmother will move here to live with us.
6 She will move in six months.
7 "But you have enough mouths to feed", she says.
8 She is still strong enough to climb a mountain.
9 She loves the movement of railway trains.
10 She will wake every morning at our place.

Answers 541 - 550 (A)

1 It seems natural to enjoy familiar music.

2 We play modern musical instruments.
3 It is necessary to practise the music often.
4 How often do you practise the music?
5 In New Zealand, Labour Day is a national holiday.
6 The horse won the race by a neck.
7 Each nation has a national flag.
9 Most people in UAE are Muslims.
10 Many women take their husband's family name.
Answers 551 - 560 (B)
1 Did you listen to the news this morning?
2 Next week we will prepare our speeches.
3 I have never touched a snake.
4 In the New Year we will go to Lake Taupo.
5 There are many noisy parties on New Year's Eve.
6 Santa Claus brings presents the night before Christmas.
7 This is a very nice meal.
8 The neighbours will feed our cat while we are away.
9 Our neighbours' children make a lot of noise.
10 I need a quiet place to do my homework.

Answers 561 - 570 (A)

1 She turned off the radio.
2 We saw a number of children in the park.
3 I paid my money at the office.
4 He lives half a kilometre north of the school.
5 The dog always obeys him.
6 The officer told us to drive north.
7 The horse won by a nose.
8 I did not notice the wet paint.
9 Now that you are here, help me move the furniture.
10 She plans to become a nurse.

Answers 571 - 580 (B)

1 That old man is a famous writer.
2 We often eat our meals outside in summer.
3 My grandfather loves oil with his bread.
4 Put on your best clothes.
5 The door is open.
6 He lives on the opposite side of the street.
7 He wears and orange shirt and green trousers.
8 My opinion is the opposite of hers.
9 I have only one pen.
10 We put the school library books in order.

Answers 581 - 590 (A)

1 You answered the examination paper correctly.
2 Please take off your shoes outside the door.
3 This medicine will stop the pain.
4 The teacher painted her old boat.
5 Today is an ordinary day.
6 Don't let the animals out of the field.
7 He bought a new pair of trousers.
8 We must bring our own food to the party.
9 She wears pale colours in summer.
10 The book is open at page one.

Answers 591 - 600 (B)

1 We will share the food at the party.
2 There is a little lake in the park.
3 He brought her a parcel full of books.
4 Electricity passes along this wire.
5 He is a patient at Auckland Hospital.
6 My parents gave me a map of the city.
7 Read this passage and answer the questions.
8 There were fifty passengers in the plane.
9 We walked along a narrow path.
10 He needs to get a new part for the machine.

Answers 601 - 610 (A)

1 She bought a dress pattern and some material.
2 The teacher marked my test with a red pen.
3 Pick up the rubbish in the garden.
4 The war continued for a period of three years.
5 He pays me fifteen dollars to clean his house.
6 The photograph shows a wedding party.
7 'Peace be with you,' said the priest.
8 'And also with you,' answered the people.
9 Use a sharp pencil for your drawing.
10 Perhaps I will have a party, but perhaps not.

Answers 611 - 620 (B)

1 She carries her books in a plastic bag.
2 Put the scissors back in their place.
3 The picture shows a lake and some mountains.
4 Did Captain Cook bring pigs to New Zealand?
5 Those plants are poisonous.
6 There were piles of books on the table.
7 Write your answers on this piece of paper.
8 My father likes a rather hard pillow under his head.
9 The plane flew to Melbourne in three hours.
10 We plan to grow only white flowers in our garden.

Answers 621 - 630 (A)

1 He politely helped her put her coat on.
2 We need a large plate for this food.
3 What is the boiling-point of water?
4 What a pleasant garden you have!
5 New Zealand police do not generally carry guns.
6 The farmer pointed at the horses in the valley.
7 They played a game of football.
8 We saw a play about doctors and patients in hospital.
9 The poison was clearly marked.
10 I read a poem about a sunflower.

Answers 631 - 640 (B)

1 If possible, I will come to your party.
2 Which political party has the most votes?
3 Do you understand the politics of our country?
4 He poured himself a cup of tea.
5 I'll post you a copy of the newsletter.
6 Only the government has the power to change the law.
7 Throw some more potatoes in the pot: we have visitors.
8 Some crops grow well on poor land.
9 Potatoes need good soil.
10 They are in a difficult position without electricity.

Answers 641 - 650 (A)

1 What is the price of this hat?
2 Our presents do not cost more than $2.00.
3 He practises his English with his friends.
4 His father is the president of the local music society.
5 We pray together every morning.
6 She takes medicine for her high blood-pressure
7 Women can be priests in our church.
8 We pretend that we can not understand him.
9 Everyone in the class is present today.
10 The teachers prepare their lessons well.
Answers 651 - 660 (B)
1 The school magazine is printed in Auckland.
2 The children promised to be home before seven.
3 I am having a problem explaining what a sentence is.
4 We are very proud of our students.
5 You have probably heard this song on the radio.
6 The Prime Minister opened the new school.
7 New Zealand's sugar is produced in Birkenhead.
8 We do not walk on private land.
9 I would hate to go to prison.
10 The teacher described the production of steel.

Answers 661 - 670 (A)

1 This park is on public land.
2 The quality of your work is very high.
3 Children who do not do their homework are punished.
4 They say that the water from this tap is pure.
5 The scientist proved that the water was pure.
6 Push the door, don't pull it.
7 The children quarrelled about television.
8 The teacher explained the purpose of the lesson.
9 We pulled the boat out of the water.
10 We put our bags in the shelves.

Answers 671 - 680 (B)

1 It was quiet without the children.
2 I have read a quarter of this book.
3 The railway does not go across the bridge.
4 My friends sometimes speak too quickly.
5 I tell them that it is not a race.
6 How many countries have kings and queens?
7 We heard the Queen's New Year speech on the radio.
8 There are ten questions in this test.
9 This book was quite expensive.
10 The rain is heaviest in the hills.

Answers 681 - 690 (A)

1 The teacher referred to page 21 in our books.
2 This rainy weather should end the day after tomorrow.
3 This yellow metal is real gold.
4 These red flowers look beautiful and also smell very nice.
5 Can you reach the blue book up on the high shelf?
6 Rats like rubbish, so please clean up the garden.
7 My grandmother is learning to read English.
8 She is rather proud of herself.
9 My grandfather is ready to learn now.
10 The reason is that he now has time to go to classes.

Answers 691 - 700 (B)

1 Did you remember to bring your book?
2 She refuses to work in the evening.
3 Our relations often visit us in the evening.
4 They rested after they reached the top of the hill.
5 Do not repeat your mistakes.
6 Children need regular meals.
7 Some people are not interested in religion.
8 The children have religious lessons on Sunday.
9 What is the relation between speed and distance?
10 Please show respect for the old people.

Answers 701 - 710 (A)

1 She is learning to ride a horse.
2 I always enjoy eating at this restaurant.
3 The river is too fast for us to swim.
4 He always thinks that he is right.
5 The most important part of this meal is the boiled rice.
6 The sun rises in the east.
7 Rich people can buy houses by the sea.
8 Does he write with his right hand?
9 We will get the examination results next week.
10 The telephone rang first thing in the morning.

Answers 711 - 720 (B)

1 We built our house on rock.
2 The main road runs past our gate.
3 The ball rolled under the bus.
4 We painted our roof green.
5 The tree roots have broken the path.
6 My room faces west, so it is warm in the evening.
7 We sat in three rows for our photograph.
8 He held on to a rope round the horse's neck.
9 She has a round face.
10 Oil is good for rough skin.

Answers 721 - 730 (A)

1 Salt can be produced from sea-water.
2 He is a sadder and wiser man, now.
3 The crowds left rubbish all over the park.
4 Our teacher has a sailing boat.
5 You could smell burning rubber when the car stopped.
6 Drivers must obey the rules of the road.
7 Don�t try to run before you can walk!
8 Our house is safe for children.
9 Rulers measure in millimetres and centimetres.
10 I have eaten a large meal and I feel really satisfied.

Answers 731 - 740 (B)

1 He studies hard because he wants to be a scientist.
2 Most hot countries have a dry season and a wet season.
3 Her parents want her to save her wages.
4 The science class uses scientific instruments.
5 He saved the child from danger.
6 There is sea all around New Zealand.
7 General science includes biology, chemistry and physics.
8 My little sister goes to primary school.
9 "I can read my new book", she says.
10 Somebody has been cutting wire with these scissors!

Answers 741 - 750 (A)

1 Most students are quite sensible at fourteen.
2 He sold his boat for more than he paid for it.
3 The child sees her father every week.
4 Wait a second, I'll be with you immediately.
5 The plants seem to have enough water.
6 The teacher sent her to the office with a message.
7 The students sit in separate rows for examinations.
8 This cinema has comfortable seats.
9 Can you keep a secret?
10 Keep the seeds of this plant for next year.

Answers 751 - 760 (B)

1 The farmers shared their machines.
2 The building has a roof made of sheet steel.
3 The house was built on a shelf of rock.
4 They shook hands when they met.
5 He is seriously ill in hospital.
6 This fruit has quite a sharp taste.
7 The servants are paid to clean the rooms.
8 My aunt made a dress with her new sewing machine.
9 We rested in the shadow of a large tree.
10 My friends have a tea-pot in the shape of a cow.

Answers 761 - 770 (A)

1 I am sick of your noise.
2 Did the thieves shoot a policeman?
3 The lights shone in her eyes.
4 "Go back!" he shouted.
5 He ran to the door with only one shoe on.
6 The child holds the sea-shell to his ear 'to hear the sea'.
7 That shop sells clothes at sensible prices.
8 His friend is very short and he is very tall.
9 I can show you some clothes which will fit you.
10 This shirt is suitable for work.

Answers 771 - 780 (B)

1 She threw the ball at the side of the building.
2 We looked sadly at the sign which said 'Sold'.
3 Her little sister asked her for a drink.
4 Sit down and have a cup of tea.
5 She made the tea in a silver tea-pot.
6 We will start with simple sentences.
7 They sang their national songs.
8 They have escaped from a dangerous situation.
9 The child wears size eleven shoes.
10 Inside the long parcel was a roll of silk cloth.

Answers 781 - 790 (A)

1 I am sure the baby smiled at me.
2 It snows on the mountains in winter.
3 I can smell the smoke from their rubbish fire.
4 Our skin burns easily in summer.
5 The baby sleeps for three hours every afternoon.
6 They are learning new reading skills.
7 A small dog can fit in this bag.
8 That coffee smells good.
9 Look at the rain clouds in the sky.
10 The old friends walked slowly along the street.

Answers 791 - 800 (B)

1 I'll get that mark out with soap and water.
2 The water is smooth, because there is no wind.
3 First, put some soil in the flower pot.
4 The snake caught the rat and ate it.
5 Grandfather sometimes wishes he was young again.
6 The soldier learned to shoot well.
7 Grandmother likes a soft pillow on her bed.
8 Our society believes that people are born equal.
9 His son seems wiser than he is.
10 The stairs were cut in the solid rock.

Answers 801 - 810 (A)

1 "Oh sing me a song of the fish in the sea!"
2 Speak to me in English, please.
3 I was sorry to hear that he was sick.
4 We went to the South Island in the holidays.
5 Can you hear the sounds of birds singing?
6 She will soon speak and write English well.
7 There is a space for you at this table.
8 There are special buses to the festival.
9 Sweet and sour foods can taste good together.
10 Many people think that animals do not have souls.

Answers 811 - 820 (B)

1 He ran up the stairs three at a time.
2 The baby can eat with a spoon, now.
3 Her stamp collection includes some old Health Stamps.
4 The speed limit in the city is 50 kilometres per hour.
5 A square room usually feels comfortable.
6 He spends his time playing cards.
7 The human spirit has no limits.
8 The teacher gave a short speech at the end of the term.
9 Many spring flowers are yellow.
10 You spelt every word correctly.

Answers 821 - 830 (A)

1 The man threw a stick for the dog.
2 Your driving lessons will start tomorrow.
3 He puts oil on his steel knives.
4 The students stood up when the visitors came in.
5 The old steam-engine pulled the train.
6 Take two steps to your right.
7 Stay there until I tell you where to go.
8 The film-star's picture was in the newspaper.
9 Do not leave your bag where someone can steal it.
10 Meet me at the bus station.

Answers 831 - 840 (B)

1 A cow has more than one stomach.
2 Tell me the story about the talking fish.
3 The storm damaged some trees in the park.
4 There are not many cars in our street.
5 We are learning how to cook with our new stove.
6 The child thinks that anybody different is strange.
7 Stop worrying and do something!
8 They can still remember all the old songs.
9 Come straight home after school.
10 You must never throw stones at people.

Answers 841 - 850 (A)

1 She marked out a straight line with a long piece of string.
2 I have hit my head and I feel rather stupid.
3 A sudden noise frightened the baby.
4 This house is strongly built.
5 This substance tastes sweet.
6 The successful students are now at university.
7 The student got up early to study.
8 She often studies in the library after school.
9 What subjects are you studying?
10 My father is sure that I will succeed.

Answers 851 - 860 (B)

1 Do you like sugar in your coffee?
2 The sun is in the north at 12 am.
3 How much of the earth's surface is water?
4 We swim every day in summer.
5 She is suffering from a cold.
6 The children smiled sweetly at the teacher.
7 What a nice surprise to see you here!
8 We will have the meeting at a suitable time.
9 We are sure that you will both be very happy.
10 You can have free swims in the sea.

Answers 861 - 870 (A)

1 They asked the tall man if he could reach the moon.
2 We use a tea bag in the tea pot.
3 We boil the tap water when we are on holiday.
4 We often eat outside, round a table in the garden.
5 The children love to talk, like their parents.
6 We pay a tax every time we buy something.
7 Take your books back to the library.
8 We had some drinks at the party, so we took a taxi.
9 New Zealand has a good education system.
10 This food has a strange but pleasant taste.

Answers 871 - 880 (B)

1 The best man read the telegrams at the wedding.
2 There was a terrible storm which damaged the crops.
3 Please teach my little boy how to swim.
4 Some birds make a sound like a telephone.
5 The teacher spoke slowly and clearly to the class.
6 The sick child had a temperature of 103 degrees.
7 Our father tells us stories before we go to bed.
8 He tore a hole in his trousers.
9 We watched the news on television.
10 Everyone is happy at the end of the term.
Answers 881 - 890 (A)
1 Thank you for your help with my English.
2 He has a really thick/thin book of jokes!
3 She is practising for her driving test next Wednesday.
4 Put the seat there, next to the telephone.
5 My father reads lots of thin/thick books in the holidays.
6 In the evening he eats his meal and then has some coffee.
7 How can we teach thieves not to steal?
8 We saw a large white temple on a hill.
9 They are learning to think clearly.
10 What is that thing in the photograph?

Answers 891 - 900 (B)

1 Today I learned some new skills.
2 We were very thirsty after our long, hot walk.
3 They threw the ball to each other.
4 The children worked together to produce a magazine.
5 She won two tickets to the cinema.
6 We used two tins of fish for this meal.
7 Keep the shelves tidy so that we can find things.
8 They were tired after their long day at work.
9 She tied her hair back from her face.
10 The time is 10.30 am.

Answers 901 - 910 (A)

1 She has no holes in her teeth.
2 We have some very good shops in our town.
3 The engineer put away her tools.
4 They traded blankets for land.
5 Don't touch the wet paint.
6 Tomorrow I will sell my stamp collection.
7 Tonight I will watch television.
8 They travelled by train from Beijing to Paris.
9 We will watch television too.
10 They put a flag on top of the roof.

Answers 911 - 920 (B)

1 He has grown taller and his trousers are too short.
2 We can't believe that this is true.
3 Don't treat me like a child.
4 Tell me the truth - is my skirt too long?
5 Her troubles ended, and she started to be happy.
6 Please try again.
7 He climbed up the tree and sat on a high branch.
8 Trust me, I know what I'm doing.
9 She has travelled all over the world.
10 Put a small amount of the substance in a test-tube.

Answers 921 - 930 (A)

1 Some people go to university when they are quite old.
2 Baby birds are very ugly.
3 Turn round and show us your new clothes.
4 Write down some of the uses of oil.
5 The usual way to travel to Australia is by plane.
6 My uncle Jim is my mother's brother.
7 She ran up the street to the shops.
8 This is a useful tool.
9 She said "Yes" but she did not understand.
10 I woke up at a quarter past six this morning.

Answers 931 - 940 (B)

1 Their wages have increased.
2 The USA had trouble counting the votes for President.
3 Thirty-six people live in the village.
5 Our vegetable garden needs lots of water.
6 She has a very good voice and sings on television.
7 The teachers are very pleased with our marks.
8 The lake is in a valley between two mountains.
9 We have two visitors from Nepal.
10 Some houses have increased in value.

Answers 941 - 950 (A)

1 Wait for me after the game.
2 You have wasted my time.
3 This house is very warm in winter.
4 I can walk to school in twenty minutes.
5 He wants to talk to you.
6 She washes her silk clothes by hand.
7 Please wake me up when you get home.
8 The walls in that building are too thin.
9 We are very worried about the war in the Middle East.
10 He looked at the time on his watch.

Answers 951 - 960 (B)

1 Which way is the wind blowing?
2 We watch the news on television every night.
3 We gave them some glasses for a wedding present.
4 Please may I have a drink of water.
5 This is the first week of summer.
6 She is still too weak to go back to work.
7 What are you going to wear to the wedding?
8 This is the way I was taught to cook rice.
9 In February the weather was hot for the whole month.
10 The waves were three metres high.

Answers 961 - 970 (A)

1 Can you guess the weight of this heavy parcel?
2 He is well again after his time in hospital.
3 Turn west at the bottom of the hill.
4 There is only one well for water in the whole village.
5 We had a whole leg of meat for Christmas.
6 The parcel weighs ten kilograms.
7 The clothes on the line are still wet because it rained.
8 White paint can stop buildings from getting too hot.
9 My father's old watch has little wheels inside it.
10 The children are working very well at school.

Answers 971 - 980 (B)

1 She won her swimming race.
2 The wind is too strong today for sailing races.
3 Wellington is called the Windy City.
4 The width of the door is too narrow for the big table.
5 His wife taught him to speak her first language.
6 We need new glass for the broken window.
7 The bird pretended to have a broken wing.
8 We saw some wild horses in the mountains.
9 Open your mouth wide so I can look at your teeth.
10 In winter we wear warm clothes.

Answers 981 - 990 (A)

1 If you join these two wires, the light will go on.
2 Old people are often very wise.
3 What kind of work do you enjoy?
4 Our office workers have a basketball team.
5 We have some of the best horses in the world.
6 The wood from these trees is easy to cut.
7 Don't worry about us, we are sensible people.
8 I wish I could go with you.
9 You must stop work if the conditions are not safe.
10 The woman wore a red dress.

Answers 991 - 1000 (B)

1 You have only four wrong answers.
2 Next year you will know many English words.
3 Write the translation on the back of the card.
4 Older people may need more time than young people.
5 That is your worst mark. Work harder at that subject!
6 Yellow is the colour between green and orange.
7 Have you finished your homework yet?
8 She was sick yesterday, but she is well again today.
9 I have seen worse work than this!
10 Remember, every one of you is a writer.