Use of English Test

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1 Complete the sentences with the words below.

sweatshirt | bouquet of flowers | jewelry | perfume | purse | speakers | gift card
1 All my friends prefer a gift card so they can buy what they want at their favorite store.
2 For people who like podcasts, some new speakers are a nice gift.
3 Are you wearing earrings or a long necklace today? You always wear nice jewelry!
4 My mom always has tissues, a hairbrush and some cash in her purse.
5 I’m thinking about buying a sweatshirt for Marcus, but I’m not sure what size he wears.
6 Perfume is a very personal gift, so I never give it unless I know exactly which kind someone likes.
7 My parents usually bring a beautiful bouquet of flowers from their garden when they come for dinner.
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2 Choose the correct answer.
1 A: Where was / were / did was your grandmother born?
B: In Riyadh.
2 A: How much you paid / did you pay / paid you for that new bag?
B: Only about $50.
3 A: Why did Victoria come / came / went to your house?
B: Because she wanted to wear my new jacket for her interview.
4 Who did / do / were you get that book from? Is it your grandmother’s or yours?
5 The house is clean! Did you did / Were you do / Did you do the housework when I was at the store.
6 A: Did she buy / bought / buys this mouse online or from a store?
B: She got it from her brother because he didn’t need it anymore.
7 We weren’t / not be / not were at the office when the boss arrived, so he was angry.
8 A: Did you gets / got / get good seats in the stadium for the game?
B: No, they were uncomfortable and we couldn’t see the game.
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3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of be going and one of the verbs in parentheses.
1 Louis enjoyed his meal at the restaurant. He says he is going to go back with his wife.
2 Camilla is going to work in the kitchen area in the new department store.
3 I saw a nice pair of shoes in the window, but I'm not going to buy until they're on sale.
4 Why did George go to the bank? Because he is going to borrow money to buy a new van for his business.
5 We aren't going to spend a lot of money on a new car.
6 I don’t need my bicycle anymore. I'm going to sell online.
7 Beatrice and Victor are going to get married next July in Dubai. I’m so excited!

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4 Choose the correct answers.
Dear Margarita,
I’m so excited – I started a new job last week! I am now a sales clerk in a big department store in the city.
1 All of / Many the other stores in this city are small so I’m pretty lucky. The other salespeople in the store are
2 all / some very friendly but 3 none / many of them like working there. I don’t know why! The boss is
professional and almost 4 most / all of the customers are ok with the service, but 5 most / some of them,
about 10%, hate waiting in line at the checkouts. They get angry sometimes!
I like it, but it’s a hard job. We work long hours because the store is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day. One
nice thing is that we get a special price, but 6 many / none of the clothes are the right size for me, so I can’t buy
anything! Maybe that’s good because then I can save 7 some / many of my salary to buy a new flat-screen TV.
Mine broke last week! Write soon and tell me 8 all / none of your news.
Love,
Milly
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5 Read the article. Then choose True or False in each statement.

1 Mike’s mom is an actor in the Gold Stars theater group. True / False
2 The group’s next show is at The Theatre. True / False
3 The play about superheroes is for a movie. True / False
4 Their fans always clap at the end of a performance. True / False
5 The group is taking a break in Dubai after the next show. True / False

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