TEST 17

I. Write one correct word in each gap.

1. We cannot buy our own flat yet. We don’t have __________ money.
2. According __________ the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
3. I will tell Jenny the good news as __________ as she arrives home.
4. Dave has hurt __________ on the finger. It is bleeding now.
5. Our daughter is coming by plane and we’re going to __________ her up from the
airport at six.
6. What’s wrong with you? You look as __________ you've seen a ghost.
7. Jack’s __________ duty in hospital tonight. If you need to talk to him, I can give you
his mobile phone number.
8. If you don’t put petrol in the car tank, you will not be __________ to start the engine.
9. Mike dropped out of school because he didn’t __________ any exams.
10. Last night, I was listening to an interesting interview __________ the radio.
II. Put the words in the correct form.

1. It’s better when drivers use __________ petrol. It’s less toxic. LEAD
2. Some people still consider cars to be a horrible __________. INVENT
3. This building looks old but in __________ it’s quite modern. REAL
4. If you want to know my __________ opinion, I hate politics. PERSON
5. I’m already looking forward to my __________ day and having well GRADUATE
earned holidays.
6. Do something. Don’t tell me there’s no __________ solution to the PRACTICE
problem.
BOARD
7. They won’t let you enter the plane without a __________ pass.
HATE
8. I have a __________ of soap operas. I never watch them.
BELIEVE
9. Mrs Halley has a strong __________ in alternative medicine.
DEPART
10. ‘Where’s the __________ lounge, sir?' ‘It’s over there near the
duty-free shop.’

III. Write in the correct words.

1. The policeman asked me to _ _ s _ _ _ b _ the thief. But I didn't remember what the
man looked like.
2. Don’t _ _ u _ _ the insect. It may be dangerous.
3. Forgive me for my being late but I got _ _ u _ _ in a traffic jam.
4. ‘Which _ _ _ _ f _ _ _ does the train to Leeds leave from?' ‘Number two, sir.’
5. It was an awful accident. The drivers and their passengers were seriously _ _ j _ _ _
d. All of them were taken to hospital.
6. ‘What’s there in the bottle?’ 'Careful! It _ _ n _ _ _ _ s some toxic substance.'
7. I don’t have any cash on me. Can I pay by _ _ _ _ u_?
8. We have very strict _ r _ _ c _ _ _ _ s in the office. The most important one is that we
don’t smoke inside.
9. When I saw Daniel in the shop, I turned back to _ v _ _ _ meeting him.
10. The stewardess instructed us to _ _ s _ _ _ the seat belts before the take-off.
IV. Choose the correct answer.
1. Mark’s parents were furious when they learnt their son had __________ truant from
school so much.
A. left B. been C. played D. missed
2. November 12th doesn’t __________ me at all. I’m out on a conference then.
A. suit B. accept C. match D.
correspond
3. Don’t forget to __________ a line from time to time when you settle down in
Hillsborough. We’ll be glad to hear from you.
A. drop B. take C. draw D. send
4. As __________ as I know, the battleship sank even before the war began.
A. long B. good C. near D. far
5. At the time the bank was being __________ the security officers were having their
lunch break in a restaurant nearby.
A. stolen B. robbed C. mugged D. swindled
6. After so many years of hard work, our company has finally __________ a success,
A. reached B. achieved C. completed D.
performed
7. We were planning to organise an art exhibition but it didn’t __________ because we
hadn’t managed to find sponsors.
A. go out B. take in C. bring up D. come off
8. ‘Look! The post office is closed.’ ‘Don’t worry. There’s another one just round the
__________.'
 A. street B. turn C. corner D. alley
9. The rescue team are afraid that the approaching storm may __________ them from
continuing their action.
A. prevent B. abolish C. disrupt D.
intervene
10. Stop despairing all the time, Jim. It’s high time you __________ yourself together,
A. raised B. drew C. sorted D. pulled
 TEST 18
I. Put one correct word in each gap.
1. ‘Do you know where coffee is __________?’ ‘In Brazil, of course.’
2. Over one million cars have __________ sold in the USA this year.
3. I don’t know what’s __________ fashion these days. I don’t follow the latest trends.
4. Tom is getting fat because he eats sweets __________ huge quantities.
5. ‘Who was the picture painted __________?’ ‘Picasso, I suppose.’
6. Your plan looks good but how are you going to put it __________ practice?
7. By and __________, I like your scheme although it requires a few corrections.
8. Nobody knows what chewing gum is made __________. The formula is kept secret.
9. Neil Armstrong was the first man __________ step on the moon.
10. What __________ the death of the cows? Was it the mad-cow disease?
II. Put the words in the correct form.

1. After a long debate, the members of the council came to a CONCLUDE

__________ that the interest rates must be lowered.
2. It is a well-known fact that cocaine is a highly __________ drug. ADDICT
3. I’ve seen the washing powder in a TV __________. They said it ADVERTISE
was good.
NECESSARY
4. We don’t need passports. They are __________.
SMELL
5. This meat is not good for eating any more. It’s rather __________.
SERIOUS
6. One of the drivers was __________ injured in the crash.
SWEET
7. I use honey to __________ my tea. It’s much healthier than sugar.
RARE
8. This old Royal coin is a __________. There aren’t many of such
coins in the world, so its value is incredible.
BRAVE
9. Last month, Alex saved a drowning girl’s life. His __________ was
congratulated on and awarded by the mayor of our city.
SUCCESS
10. Only a few students were __________ in passing the final
examination.

III. Write in the correct words.

1. In the 16th century, thousands of black African _ _ _ v _ s were forced to work hard
on cotton plantations in America.
2. Why do you call me sir? Call me Alexander. Don’t you remember we are on first name
_ _ r _ s?
3. This isn’t a big factory. We don’t _ _ p _ _ _ more than fifty workers here.
4. My older brother has recently _ _ o _ _ a beard but I think he looked much better
without it. At least, he says, he doesn’t have to shave everyday.
5. People who _ _ h _ _ _ tobacco smoke are called passive smokers and are exposed to
the same serious health risks as regular smokers.
6. Some meat-eaters believe that a vegetarian diet has no real food _ _ _ u _ and can do
more harm than good.
7. Feeding animals in the zoo is strictly _ _ o _ _ _ _ t _ _. You can get a penalty if you
do it.
8. Rice grows in wet _ _ i _. That’s why it is grown mainly in countries with a wet
climate.
9. I will tell you something but I don’t want this information to _ _ r _ _ _ so promise to
keep it secret.
10. I like chewing gum especially mint _ _ a _ _ u _.
IV. Choose the correct answer.
1. There is a lot of work to do in the garage. Will you __________ a hand, Sammy?
A. raise B. provide C. lend D. grant
2. There is no need for you to pay for the drinks. They are free of __________.
A. value B. charge C. price D. cost
3. We expect over one hundred candidates to __________ for the job that we are
advertising.
A. issue B. apply C. enquire D. submit
4. 'What does HIV __________ for?’ ‘Human Immunodeficiency Virus.’
A. stand B. take C. make D. mean
5. It’s a __________ of time trying to convince Muriel. She’ll never agree.
A. pity B. loss C. shame D. waste
6. That luxurious car of yours must have cost you a __________.
A. wealth B. treasure C. fortune D. currency
7. We don’t have to pay for the food. Everything is on the __________ today.
A. house B. place C. home D. business
8. Alan’s silly jokes really __________ me. He will repeat them over and over again,
 A. suffer B. interfere C. harass D. annoy
9. I only remember someone __________ to me that I must keep breathing.
A. saying B. articulating C. pronouncing D. telling
10. You must learn to __________ between what is good for you and what is bad.
A. differ B. vary C. solve D.
distinguish