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17 Most cars use petrol nowadays. 19 I really to forests being cut down for farmland. 13 The animal rights group can't do their work people 18 the company pays the fine, they can continue
a reduced a object donate money. to operate.
b unleaded b lead a if a On condition that
c modified c turn b if not b Suppose
d endangered d refer c unless c Unless
18 If you take away an animal’s natural , the species 20 Farmers put on their crops to make them d otherwise d Otherwise
might become extinct. grow better. 14 If the conservationist here, she'd know what to do 19 If more people cared, they something about
a atmosphere a gases about the illegal hunting. climate change.
b organism b remains a is a can be able to do
c habitat c genes b were b will be able to do
d agriculture d fertilisers c would be c might be able do
d can be d might be able to do
15 You can pick up the rubbish gloves. 20 ' solar-powered cars remain so costly, people
(___ / 20 marks) a provided that you wore won't by them.'
b providing you wore 'Yes, they should be much cheaper.'
c provided that you wear a On condition

Gramar d providing you would wear

16 'The wildfire if you hadn't lit that fire.'
b Unless
c Otherwise
d As long as
'I said I was sorry!'
Choose the correct answers. a won't have started
b wouldn't have started
1 'Pick up that sweet wrapper you just dropped, I'll 7 If you want to do something, to the beach
c wouldn't start
give you a fine.' clean-up day on Saturday.
d won't start
'Right away, officer!' a you come
a providing that b come 17 ' those people, if they had known about
b on condition that c will come the drought?'
c otherwise d came 'No, it was already too late.'
d unless a Could they have helped
8 People will get ill if pollution levels .
b Can they help
2 I the WWF organisation if I were you. a rose
c Could they help
a joined b risen
d Did they help
b would join c are rising
c will join d had risen
d join 9 ' us if they knew that the lake water was (___ / 20 marks)
3 When water hot, it boils. poisonous?'
a will get 'I hope so!'
b is getting a Would they tell
c gets b Will they tell
d got c They would tell
4 If they hadn't poured chemicals in the lake, there d They will tell
fish in it. 10 'If you had a choice, what job ?'
a still would be 'I'd go to Africa and help the gorillas.'
b will still be a you will do
c would still be b you could do
d still could be c would you do
5 If that fire spreads, it the entire forest. d will you do
a will burn 11 If factories don't want to harm the environment,
b will be burning they better filter systems.
c burns a will have installed
d burned b may install
6 they invented a car that ran on water, would you c can install
buy one? d could install
a Supposing 12 'The animals if their habitat was destroyed.'
b On condition that 'We need to do something now!'
c If not a will die out
d Unless b dies out
c might die out
d can die out

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17 We’re so proud of your . You’re the first in our 19 You have put in a lot of effort and I’m certain you’ll 13 for being rude to a customer, Chris cleared out 18 'Is that the man car is parked in my spot?'
family to get a degree. be rewarded. his desk. 'Yes, I'll ask him to move it immediately, Ms Danes.'
a document a suitably a Firing a that
b achievement b interestingly b Fired b which
c statement c approximately c Fires c who
d income d likely d Fire d whose
18 I don’t know what to do. Gary can’t seem to 20 The key to a successful business is hiring staff. 14 The building for our new offices is large 19 A doctor's job , is self-satisfying.
down a job and money is running out. a satisfied and spacious. a which is exhausting
a move b annual a where was chosen b , that is exhausting
b hold c reliable b why was chose c that is exhausting
c keep d depressed c chosen d , which is exhausting
d fill d that was chose 20 'Is that the restaurant in you work?'
15 the contract, Jill was officially hired. 'No, I work in the café next to it.'
a She had signed a that
(___ / 20 marks) b She has signed b which
c Having been signed c where
d Having signed d when
Gramar 16 'That's the office I want!'
'What! That's the president's office!'
Choose the correct answers. a where
b whose
1 'Is that the woman interviewed you for the job?' 7 'Could you please tell me the reason you are c that
'Yes. She was very nice.' late again, Ms Barnes?' d when
a why 'I'm so sorry, Ms Jenkins. I overslept.' 17 reports for so long, Tony's fingers ached.
b who a why a Having typed
c which b that b He had typed
d when c which c Had been typing
2 by the senior executive, Trudy went in for a second d when d He having typed
interview. 8 Being able to communicate is a skill to succeed
a Having been called in this business.
b Having called a who you will need (___ / 20 marks)
c Calling b you will need
d Being called c when you need
3 These are the qualifications you will need for d where you will need
the position. 9 That's the girl father owns the company
a which I work for.
b whose a when
c where b whose
d who c that
4 'Do you remember Tuesday, May 16th?' d who
'Of course! That was the day you got your big 10 Your wages, you'll receive weekly, will be
promotion!' decided later.
a where a why
b who b whose
c when c which
d which d that
5 That's the place they want to build the new 11 After , Stan remained unemployed for
car factory. two months.
a who a graduate
b when b graduates
c that c graduated
d where d graduating
6 The people for the job were not qualified. 12 We hired a lady will be your assistant on
a applying the project.
b which applied a which
c whose applied b that
d who applying c whose
d why

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17 You’re going to through the exam because you 19 If children aren’t given enough in their early 15 'What did your mum ask you?' 18 Ms Dean me to turn off the lights in the
have prepared well. years, they don’t understand right from wrong. 'She to the bakery after school.' computer lab.
a progress a distraction a asks me to go a asked
b breeze b disability b asked me go b ask
c brush c discipline c asked to go me c said
d go d discovery d asked me to go d tell
18 Did you know that Joe won the ? He showed me 20 Just be patient and you’ll pick it sooner or later. 16 'What did the careers officer say?' 19 Hannah she got A+ in every subject this term,
his medal. Chess really isn’t as difficult as it seems. 'He harder.' but I don't believe her.
a placement a up a advised I to study a demanded
b assessment b at b advised I studying b recommended
c equipment c out c advised me to study c refused
d tournament d to d advised to study d claimed
17 Jason denied my homework. 20 The lecturer apologised for late.
a copying a to be
(___ / 20 marks) b being
b copy
c to copy c his be
d he copy d be
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(___ / 20 marks)
Choose the correct answers.
1 Bob called and that he might drop out of school! 8 'What did Bill say in his email today?'
a told to us 'He told me that he had sat an exam .'
b tell us a now
c told us b yesterday
d say to us c today
2 The teacher said that I stay after class. d the previous day
a have to 9 Joey he was going to boarding school the
b had to following year.
c must a said
d must to b told
3 Sheila said that she tell the teacher I had cheated c say
on the exam. d tell
a will 10 My instructor told us we would be practising .
b can a the following evening
c must b this evening
d would c at the moment
4 Albert me with my physics homework. d two hours ago
a insisted to help 11 'What did your dad ask you?'
b insisted helping 'He asked him to drive me to school.'
c insisted on helping a if I want
d insists to help b whether I wanted
5 'Who are you talking on the phone with?' c when I want
'My sister. She says she her new teaching job.' d whether I want
a is really enjoying 12 The science teacher the chemicals.
b was really enjoying a said me not to spill
c really enjoyed b told me not spill
d had really enjoyed c told me not to spill
6 'Did you talk to Stephen about his laptop?' d said not to spill
'Yes, he it to me.' 13 Polly said that she had finished her history
a agrees to lend project .
b agreed to lend a today
c agreed that to lend b yesterday
d agreed lending c tonight
7 The coach me I had made the school d the week before
swimming team. 14 Ms Frank me to get off the desk.
a tell a promised
b say b claimed
c said c ordered
d told d admitted

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17 I've heard the entertainment on SuperJet is 19 Peggy and Reg are so lucky; they're on a Caribbean 14 The ____ he travels abroad, the less he likes his 18 We ____ enjoyed Vienna, but we wouldn’t go
fantastic. Apparently there are about 100 movies to sailing to fantastic islands! own country. back again.
choose from. a cruise a less a hugely
a on board b retreat b most b quite
b in-flight c journey c least c pretty
c on plane d excursion d more d utterly
d in cabin 20 I thought the cabin on Breezy Air were 15 The itinerary was ____ packed that we didn't enjoy 19 Dad brought me a ____ blouse from Madrid!
18 Let’s before we go out to eat. This luggage is extremely rude! the trip. a gorgeous silk red
heavy and I want to leave it at the hotel. a guides a too b red gorgeous silk
a book into b agents b enough c gorgeous red silk
b check in c staff c so d silk gorgeous red
c check out d crew d such 20 It was ____ that we were exhausted when we
d set off 16 'I prefer trains to buses.' arrived in Los Angeles.
'So do I. A bus doesn't travel as ____ as a train.' a such long flight
(___ / 20 marks) a quick b so long flight
b quickly c so long a flight
c quicker d such long a flight
d quickest
Gramar 17 'Look, the waiter apologised for the poor service.'
'Well, I'm afraid that just isn't ____; I'm leaving!'
Choose the correct answers. a too good
b good enough
1 The German tour guide spoke ____ of all the tour 7 These plane tickets were ____ of all the ones I found c so good
guides on our trip. on offer. d such a good
a the more intelligently a less expensive
b the most intelligently b the least expensive
c most intelligently c a little expensive (___ / 20 marks)
d most intelligently than d less expensive than
2 The hot sun was shining ____ for us to visit the 8 Oh, that sunrise is _____ gorgeous colour!
street market. a such
a too brightly b so
b enough bright c such a
c so brightly d so a
d very bright 9 England was cold, but Russia was ____ freezing!
3 The ship was ____ that I got lost going back to a absolutely
my cabin! b very
a such a big c little
b so a big d fairly
c such big 10 Staying in a hostel is ____ staying in a five-star hotel.
d so big a cheaper than
4 'I love Spanish food!' b more cheap than
'Oh, so do I, and these are ____ tapas I've ever eaten!' c more cheap
a good d cheaper
b better than 11 'Did you like the traditional singer at the café
c best last night?'
d the best 'No, he sings ____ I do!'
5 'I didn't know there would be this many people a worst
in Cairo.' b worse
'Neither did I. It's ____ people I've ever seen in c worse than
one city!' d more bad than
a many 12 I don't think I should have walked so far yesterday; I
b the more can ____ move now.
c the most a hard
d more than b harder
6 We had to walk ____ we had expected, but the temple c hardest
was worth the walk. d hardly
a farther than 13 'Do you think a cruise is ____ a beach holiday?'
b the furthest 'Not really. I'm not very keen on boats.'
c further a as pleasant as
d the farthest b more pleasant
c so pleasant
d the more pleasant

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17 Frank always his appetite when he sees people 19 It’s time to Joe’s temperature again. We need 15 I wish I that crazy diet last week. 18 Tommy prefers taking vitamins food that is
eating on TV. to make sure we keep him cool. a didn't start good for him!
a lays a look b hadn't started a eating
b loses b get c wasn't starting b to eating
c fills c take d weren't starting c to eat
d misses d catch 16 'Which do you like better, apples or oranges?' d rather than eat
18 You should opt a balanced diet instead of 20 When Liza with a bad cold, she had to stay at 'I oranges.' 19 you like to make an appointment, please take
always eating junk food. home for a week. a would prefer my card.
a for a came down b would rather a Would
b from b came round c prefer b Shall
c of c got over d preferred c Should
d off d fell to 17 'Is Frank such long hours?' d Will
'Yes, he's been doing it for years.' 20 healthier food, she wouldn't be so ill now.
a use to working a If had eaten
(___ / 20 marks) b used to work b Has she eaten
c used to working c Would she eat
d getting used to work d Had she eaten

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Choose the correct answers.
1 'I wish I so fond of sweets.' 8 Not once the local food while they were in
'Don't worry about it now. Have a biscuit! Thailand.
a weren't a they ate
b am not b did they eat
c didn't c they did eat
d don't d did eat
2 No sooner had she started her morning run it 9 'I wish you watching so much TV!'
began to pour. 'Oh, Mum. I only watch it in the evenings!'
a than a will stop
b when b would to stop
c then c should stop
d what d would stop
3 I'd rather football than watch it in the stadium. 10 Rarely an overweight person in this gym.
a we play a you do see
b I play b you don't see
c to play c do you see
d play d don’t you see
4 I am slowly waking up early to go jogging in the 11 'What did the doctor say?'
mornings. 'She said I had better my salt intake or else …!'
a getting used to a to reduce
b used to b reduce
c get used to c be reducing
d get used d reducing
5 ' he had worn a warmer jacket in the snow.' 12 It's high time he thinking about his health.
'He wouldn't have that terrible cough now.' a start
a I wish b starts
b I only wish c started
c If only d starting
d I wish only 13 'Shall I make hamburgers for dinner this evening?'
6 so heavy; I feel terrible. 'No, I a nice big salad.'
a Have I never been a would rather you make
b Never have I been b would rather you made
c I have never be c would rather you making
d Never I have been d am rather you make
7 My dad prefers vegetables meat. 14 Not only does he never exercise, he eats mostly
a from fried foods!
b than a though
c rather b instead
d to c however
d but

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