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Grammar
Choose the correct answer between brackets:
1- “Are you hungry?” – “No, (I just have had- have I just had- I have just had- I am just having)
lunch.”
2- (Is he going- Does he go- He is going- He goes) to the cinema to see that thriller tonight?
3- (Did you finish- Have you finished – Are you finished- Have you been finishing) your
geography yet? – “No, I’ve barely done anything.”
4- (Did you often travel- You often travelled- Have you often travelled- You have travelled
often) abroad when you were younger?
5- My uncle (used- would- use- use to) bring us back interesting gifts from foreign lands.
6- Don't forget! The film (starts – is starting – has started – has been starting) at 6 o'clock.
7- Parking in the city Centre (is getting – gets – has got – has been getting) more and more
difficult.
8- I (have been following – am following – have followed –follow) the same route to work
every day. I'm always punctual.
9- It (seem- is seeming- seems- seemed) that she’ll take the risk and travel abroad.
10- (Have you been working- Have you worked- You haven’t been working- Is he working)
for your on your project all night?
11- Bobby (wouldn’t watch- wasn’t watching- didn’t used to- hasn’t watched) cartoon
movies, but he does now.
12- The teachers hadn’t asked about her assignments (ever- at the moment- for weeks-
never).
13- I (am going to be study- will have studied- shall have studied- am studying) for the exams
by Saturday.
14- Malak (has- isn’t having- doesn’t have- hadn’t had) dinner as she is on a diet.
15- The surgeon (is writing- write- writes- are writing) the prescription for the patient at the
moment.
16- We (have attended- were attending- have been attending- attended) a lecture about
positive attitude in the great conference today. It is inspirational.
17- (Have practiced- Were you practicing- Do you practice- Had you practiced) the speech
before going to the conference?
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18- Look at the traffic!

Oh no! It (will be taking- shall take- is going to take- takes) us ages to reach our destination.
19- I’m on good terms with my cousin. I (am talking- talk- talks- are talking) to him twice a
week.
20- (Are you thinking- Do you think- You are thinking- You think) ghosts are scary?
21- The scientists (have been doing- have done- are doing- do) research on motor skills since
2007.
22- Do you know how much a human brain (is weighing- weigh- weighs- are weighing) ?
23- (Has your grandmother been living- Is your grandmother living- Your grandmother lives-
Does your grandmother live) alone? - “Yes, unfortunately, so she often feels lonely.”
24- My mum (always freaking out- freak out always- is always freaking out- is freaking out
always) about my bad marks. It’s so annoying.
25- This is the most disgusting food (we ever have eaten- we haven’t ever eaten- we have
ever eaten- have we ever eaten) !
26- Why (do you use – have you used – are you using – have you been using) this camera? It
doesn't belong to you.
27- What (usually happens – is usually happening – has usually happened – has been usually
happening) at big birthday celebrations in your country?
28- Lara (hasn't been thinking – isn't thinking – hasn't thought –doesn’t think) violence can
ever be justified.
29- Scientists (want- wants- are wanting- are being wanted) to find more forms of renewable
energy.
30- She often (is working- works- was working- work) at the weekend.
31- Be quiet! I (listen- have listened- was listened- am listening) to the news.
32- You must take your umbrella. It (rain- rains- is raining- should rain) outside.
33- Nurses (look- looks- are looking- are looked) after patients in hospitals.
34- I always (makes- make- am making- am made) silly mistakes when I’m taking an exam.
35- The earth (go- goes- is going- is gone) round the sun.
36- Don’t put the dictionary away. I (use- using- uses- am using) it.
37- It (is raining - rained- has rained- rains) only once every 20 to 50 years in the Western
Desert.
38- The flower (smell- smelling- smells- is smelling) fantastic.
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39- I (am tasting- tastes- taste- tasted) the soup to see if it needs more salt.
40- They (are visited- visit- are visiting- visits) their relatives on weekends.
41- Air pollution (increasing- has increased- increase- is increasing) in our cities.
42- Sam (has been trying – is trying – has tried – tries) to book concert tickets all day but the
lines are always busy .
43- (Are you getting – Do you get – Have you got – Have you been- getting) a new suit for my
brother's wedding?
44- Is this the first time (you will have – you've been having – you have -you've had) a
misunderstanding with your boss?
45- Casper (sends– is sending – has sent – has been sending) me a message. His plan is not
arriving until 8 pm.
46- This film (is given – has given – has been giving – gives) me a headache. I'm going to bed.
47- We (don't decide – aren't deciding – haven't been deciding – haven't decided) on the
food for the party yet. What do you think; pizza or sandwiches?
48- Over years, we (become – are becoming – have become – have been becoming)
suspicious of emails from unknown organizations.
49- She (was working – worked – works – work) all day yesterday.
50- John (has been watched – has been watching – watching – watch) TV for an hour.
51- We have painted the walls (since – for – ago – yet) the last week.
52- How long (you have been – have you – have you travelled – have you been) living in
Cairo?
53- They (have visited – visit – visited – will visit) London several times.
54- Have you (ever – never – already – yet) been to Canada?
55- We (haven't been met- hadn't met- didn't meet- haven't met) our old friends for a year.
56- I (wanted- was wanting- have wanted- want) to be a doctor since I was ten.
57- Since I started the job two years ago, I (have dealt- had dealt- dealt- dealing) with
important people from all over the world.
58- At the age of seven, my parents (are taking – were taking – took –take) me to Paris.
59- Someone phoned me while I (cook – was cooked – am cooking –was cooking) the dinner.
60- He (didn't use to - isn't used to – used to – uses) need much sleep, but he does now.
61- (Are – Is – Did – Does) you use to play with dolls?

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62- While he was finishing one story, he (thinks – is thinking – was thinking– has thought) of
another one.
63- When she (is – was – was being – has been) seven, she wrote a poem which won a prize.
64- I (used to read - was reading - had read - have read) the newspaper every day. Now I don’t
have the time.
65- What (did you do - were you doing - have you done - do you do) when I called you?
66- As I (did - was doing - have done - doing) my homework, my sister was listening to music.
67- The game (had been starting - was starting - had started – would start) before we got to
the stadium.
68- Our family (has been living – lived - has lived - had been living) in Egypt for twenty years
before we travelled.
69- I (wait - have been waiting - had been waiting - will wait) for Adam for an hour before he
arrived.
70- Jill and I were exhausted by the time we reached the bridge as we (has been walking -
have been walking – walk - had been walking).
71- (No sooner – Hardly - As soon as - After) had he done his homework than he went out for
a walk.
72- (Before - By the time - After - As soon as) sleeping, I had watched an exciting film.
73- Hardly had they gone out for a walk (when – than – after - as) their father came home.
74- Before we went to bed, we (will watch – watch - have been watching- had been
watching) the film before three hours.
Re-write the following sentences:
1- Tom doesn't sleep early at the weekend. (never)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
2- Is that spacious car yours? (own)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
3- What time is your meeting with Mr. Dunkan tomorrow? (are)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
4- There is a dangerous increase of pollution in our city. (increasing)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
5- I last met him when we were in Athens. (since)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….

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6- Many people complain about constant violent contents in movies last year. (Correct the
mistake)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
7- Neuroscientists do a research about how the brain reacts to fear. (Use: in the future)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8- I started playing at this club when I was twelve. (Use: since)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
9- Tom will be hanging out with his friends from 6:00 pm till 11:00 pm. (Form a question)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
10- Sam worked at the sports centre last year. (Use: for …..)
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
11- The principle use to reward the polite students when we were at this school. (Correct the
mistake)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……
12- My parents can’t go out because We have to finish our homework first. (Use: until)
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………..
13- No, I wasn’t doing gymnastics when the lights went out. (Form a question)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………….
14- Before his success, the famous celebrity (not/ think) about buying a private jet. (Correct)
……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….………….
15- The world’s population increases dramatically. (Use: By 2050)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
16- City life can be very stressful, I know. I’ve made up my mind I (move) out to the
countryside instead. (Correct)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
17- The traffic congestion in the city is increasing daily. So, I believe that air and noise
pollution is worsening. (Correct)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….

18- We hope that scientists will find a cure for many diseases. (Use: By the turn of the
century)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
19- When I was young I had more energy. Now I don’t. (use: used)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
20- I cooked in the kitchen. The phone rang that day. (Use: While)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
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21- I haven’t visited London for eight years. (Use: It’s)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
22- We finally reached the entrance to the cinema, they sold out of all the tickets. (Use: By
the time)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
23- Her real acting career began after giving up singing. (Use: she)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
24- The actors arrived for the film premiers. There were appreciative cheers from the crowd.
(Use: While)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
25- The football stadium was packed with fans who (come) to support their team. (correct)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
26- When Jane heard that she (be) successful in the audition, she was so excited. (correct)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
27- He became famous. He worked hard for many years in order to achieve success.
(because)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
28- Sam isn't enjoying this wedding reception at all. (like)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
29- I have only 30 minutes to finish the project. (in 30 minutes)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
30- It's our family's habit to have breakfast at 7 o'clock. (every day )
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
31- I always do the shopping every week . (at the moment)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
32- Hani has arranged to visit his uncle next week. (visiting)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
33- He goes to school from time to time. (occasionally)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
34- I'm used to praying before sleeping. (always)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
35- It's Fred's habit to go swimming in the morning. (always)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
36- My mother never gets up late. (not)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….

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37- This is my private mobile. (belongs)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
38- The inspector left a moment ago. (just)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
39- He has been in prison for the last year. (since)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
40- I haven't seen Tom for two years. (It's……)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
41- It's years since I took any photographs. (for)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
42- He had never travelled abroad before. (It ….)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
43- He began searching for a job six months ago and he's still searching now. (for)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
44- She watched the match in the stadium and returned a moment ago. (been)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
45- My sister left for the shops and she is still there. (Use: has)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
46- He was crossing the road when a car hit him. (As)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
47- He mended the fuse, he got an electric shock. (While)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
48- He was ready to leave. He felt a headache. (Just as)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
49- He started playing football at 4 o'clock. Now it is 6. (ago)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
50- He was walking home when he had the accident. (While)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
51- As I was watering the garden, it rained. (when)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
52- I started reading this book at 9 o’clock and finished at 11. (at ten o’clock)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
53- He was in the habit of walking for an hour every day. (used)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
54- They no longer smoke. (used to)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
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55- Did he always go to the club on Friday? (use)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
56- They used to wake up at six o’clock in the morning. (would)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
57- When the police arrived, the thief had escaped. (by the time)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
58- Kelly left the restaurant, then I arrived. (not)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
59- It took Steve five hours to realise that the engine could not be repaired. (working)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
60- We go to the cinema, we book two tickets . (After)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
61- After he had listened carefully to all of us, my father spoke. (until)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
62- On receiving the news of my success, I was delighted. (When)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
63- Adam didn't visit James until he had phoned him. (As soon as)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
64- We stayed at home due to the bad weather. (because)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
65- We delivered a sackful of gifts to her house instead of our readers. (behalf)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
66- The prisoners escaped from the officers during the revolution. (Use: get)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
67- I spent a nice time with my friends at the weekends. (Use: hang)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
68- I moved into my new house and I have already established my lifestyle. (Use: settle)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
69- The social media’s new ideologies have become popular. (Use: catch)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
70- People demands the reduction of the products prices. (Use: call)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….

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71- Sales have not met the expectations this year. (Use: live)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
72- Tension in the home increases if you stopped expressing things. (Use: bottle)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
73- She suddenly cried and ran from the kitchen. (Use: tears)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
74- They have won the Oscar and all became speechless. (Use: Loss)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
75- The students bothered the teachers in the classrooms. (Use: get)
………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………….…….
Dialogue
Supply the missing parts of the following dialogue:
Reporter: …………………………………………..?
Pop singer: At the Musical Institute.
Reporter :………………………………………….?
Pop singer : I have been singing for more than eleven years.
Reporter :………………………………………….?
Pop singer : Yes, I won the Europe Vision Song competition in 1997.
Reporter: ……………………………………………?
Pop singer: I have made 10 albums.
Reporter : ………………………………………..?
Pop singer: I think my greatest album is my latest one because it sold 2 million records.
Supply the missing parts in the following dialogue:
Mechanic : Hello, Mr Samir……………………………?
Mr.Samir : It doesn't start at all, especially early in the morning.
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Mechanic : Ok, I'll look at it right away.

Mr.Samir : ……………………………………………?
Mechanic : No, you can't. It might take some time.
Mr.Samir : ………………………………………..?
Mechanic: You can come tomorrow morning.
Mr.Samir: ……………………………………
Mechanic : Then you can come on the afternoon if this suits you.
Mr.Samir : That's all right . goodbye.

Vocabulary
Choose the correct answer:
1- If you want people to understand how you feel you have to …………………. your emotions.
a. affect b. effect c. convey d express
2- Gary got a bit of a(n) ………………………………. when the bird flew into his bedroom.
a. anxiety b. misery c. fury d fright
3- Please don’t …………………………… of the race! You might win!
a. freak out b. chicken out c. bottle up d. cheer up
4- Macy is a very talented singer, but she has no …………………………….. in her ability.
a. optimism b. enthusiasm c. confidence d. amazement
5- What’s so ………………………………. about this painting? It looks boring to me.
a severe b strict c. shame d. special
6- Stop being so ………………………………….. and try to think logically.
a. uncontrollable b. uncomfortable c irrational d irregular
7- My daughter got wonderful grades this year. I’m so …………………….. of her.
a. proud b. amazed c. terrified d anxious
8- You have to ………………………….. on the positive aspects of the job rather than the negative
ones.
a. evaluate b. lead c. respond d. focus
9- When Sherry ………………………. tears, it was clear that something was wrong.
a. carried out b. calmed down c. freaked out d. burst into
10- I looked in ………………….. at the man who had thrown a glass of water at the stray cat.
a. shame b. confidence c. disgust d. pride

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11- Poor Julie was ………………… so much agony that we had to rush her to the hospital.
a. on b. in c. with d. at
12- Just ………………….. curiosity, do you know if he's going out with anyone?
a. at a b. in a c. out of d. from
13- All this negative behaviour is going to ……………………… to terrible consequences.
a. lead b. connect c. respond d. focus
14- It is ……………………. deep regret that I bring you this sad news.
a. in b. with c. out of d. under
15- The children were very ………………………. about going to the fun park and had a great time
there.
a. enthusiastic b. optimistic c. eager d. scared
16- Everyone here today will be responsible ……………………. a different task.
a. for b. from c. with d. to
17 - ………………………….. on what you told me, I think you’ve made the right decision.
a. Interested b. Based c. Concentrated d. Focused
18- I was …………………… the edge of my seat throughout the horror movie!
a. at b. in c. on d. under
19- The event was a complete disaster. I’m ……………………… a loss for words to explain why.
a. with b. at c. in d. from
20- I’m afraid we’re going to have to call ………………….the trip. It’s just too expensive.
a. back b. in c. for d. off
21- The new school will ……………………. him good, even if he doesn’t think so.
a. do b. get c. have d. make
22- There is a huge …………….. for olive oil in Greece as it is used extensively in cooking.
a. business b. demand c. trade d. export
23- Henry has a ……………………. accent when he speaks French.
a. foreign b. international c, local d. global
24- ……………………. such as spices were taken to Europe along the Silk Road.
a. Objects b. Dishes c. Goods d. Services
25- You should learn about a country’s ……………………… so you can experience their way of
life.
a. civilizations b. customs c. boundary d. cultures
26- Be careful. You don’t want to build a(n) ………………….. for honesty and then destroy it in
one day because of a silly mistake.
a. availability b. empire c. business d. reputation

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27- To run a successful ………………………. , ask a professional public relations officer to help
you.
a. event b. benefit c. belief d. aspect
28- Let's ……………… email addresses and then I can send you the file as an attachment.
a. migrate b. move c. extend d. exchange
29- If you call ……………………. tomorrow afternoon, I can show you the map I’ve marked up.
a. on b. out c. round d .up
30- I have just had a great ……………………. ! Let’s become business partners!
a. concept b idea c. experience d. knowledge
31- We spent the evening ……………………… stories about our holidays.
a. trading b. providing c. swapping d. conducting
32- If we get the ………………. community involved, then maybe the mayor will help too.
a. international b. universal c. global d. local
33- Rumours about his secret Swiss bank account ……………………… all over the company.
a. spread b. departed c. moved d. expanded
34- American pop culture has had a huge ………………… on the western world.
a. experience b. influence c. occurrence d. belief
35- ………………………..all accounts, the latest reality show is nothing special.
a. By b. In c. To d. Under
36- When you’re famous, it’s almost impossible to have ……………………….. .
a. personality b. publicity c. prosperity d. privacy
37- Louis is an ……………………. poet. He is a household name.
a. accomplished b. qualified c. aristocratic d. attractive
38- We were stunned to hear the heir …………………………… down on us.
a. came b. started c. looked d. watched
39- The show was boring and certainly didn't ……………………… up to our expectations.
a. look b. cater c. live d. catch
40- Brian is a(n) ………………… to all amateurs.
a. victory b. accomplished c. victory d. inspiration
41- Rex felt …………………….. pressure when he was offered a role in a Hollywood movie.
a. by b. at c. under d. on
42- …………………………. a doubt, The Godfather I and II were among the best films ever made.
a. At b. Except c. Without d. Not
43- The play was …………………………. by local companies and was a huge success.
a. gifted b. guaranteed c. sponsored d. encouraged

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44- The lead singer of The Grumps is …………………….. for his arrogant behaviour on stage.
a. glamorous b. notorious c. stylish d. smart
45- Families of celebrities often don't want to be ………………….. the public eye.
a. in b. on c. at d. by
46- Why are you interested in celebrity ………………. and what the stars are doing?
a. gossip b. chatter c. whisper d. comments
47- Our house is on a beautiful tree-lined …………………………. .
a. district b. junction c. avenue d. pavement
48- This apartment is so old and neglected, I’m surprised there aren’t any …………….. here.
a. landlords b. squatters c. tenants d. lodgers
49- Are you a(n) ……………….. of the United States or are you here on a working visa?
a. resident b. occupant c. inhabitant d. flatmate
50- I’m ……………………. . I can’t stand living in this neighbourhood anymore.
a. hanging out b. moving into c. moving out d. settling down
51- Slow down, there’s a speed ……………………. ahead and I don’t want to pay a fine.
a. bump b. camera c. limit d. meter
52- This junction is chaos! Do you think the …………….. are broken?
a. zebra crossings b. traffic lights c. speed limits d. speed cameras
53- Come on! Let’s have a ……………………. and enjoy ourselves!
a. talk of the town b. paint the town red c. ghost town d. night on the town
54- I don’t understand how she can live in a(n) ………………..area with all those factories
nearby.
a. industrial b. urban c. residential d .rural
55- I really need to get ……………… as I haven’t had a holiday in over a year.
a. in b. away c. out d. to
56- No, we don’t live in the centre. Our house is located on the ………….. of town.
a. region b. suburb c. inner city d. outskirts
57- Hey! The street …………………… says we should go left, but you’re turning right!
a. sign b. meter c. bump d. light
58- Can you please walk on the ……………… instead of the road?
a. junction b. cement c. alley d. pavement
59- Put more money in the …………….. meter because we have to leave the car here for a
while.
a. road b. parking c. street d. pedestrian
60- Many young couples dream of settling ……………..in a country cottage.
a. up b. with c. down d. out
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