 I.

READING

1 -10. Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence.

 1. Tom doesn't like dancing, but Mike......................

o A. does
o B. did
o C. do
o D. doesn’t
 2. Listen! Somebody......................for help.

o A. are screaming
o B. scream
o C. is screaming
o D. has screamed
 3. Waiter! There......................forks on this table.

o A. are not some

o B. isn’t any
o C. are not any
o D. are some
 4. I have a test tomorrow, so I......................sit up late tonight
to study.

o A. will have to
o B. can have to
o C. have
o D. have to
 5. An island on which......................is called a deserted island.

o A. no people
o B. no peoples live
o C. no people live
o D. people are living
 6. We wondered who......................to pay for the broken
window.

o A. is going
o B. was going
o C. have
o D. would
 7. Linda......................tie her shoes when she was only 3 years
old.

o A. knew to
o B. knew how to
o C. could to
 o D. may
 8. John said that no other car could go......................his car.

o A. so fast like
o B. as fast as
o C. fast than
o D. as fastly as
 9. A number of accidents in the last 2
years......................caused by drunk driving.

o A. were
o B. have been
o C. have
o D. are
 10. Perhaps people don’t like ......................tourists in their
country.

o A. so much
o B. too much
o C. so many
o D. a lot
 11-15. Look at the text in each question. What does it say?

 11. Whose textbook does Natalie want to borrow?

o A. Ken’s
o B. Maria’s
o C. Francesco’s
 12.

o A. Users must lock the car park after leaving.

o B. People can park here while they are at work.
o C. This car park is for employees only.
 13.

o A. The basketball team only wants to see experienced players.

o B. There aren’t enough team members available on Friday.
o C. The Barton College team will visit the gym later today.
 14.
 o A. All Sunday evening tickets are already sold.
o B. You must book tickets for Sunday in advance.
o C. A ticket is not necessary for Sunday evening.
 15.

o A. Giacomo will be able to see Charlotte early tomorrow morning.

o B. Charlotte needs to arrive in time for Giacomo’s meeting
tomorrow.
o C. Giacomo can collect Charlotte from the airport tomorrow
afternoon.
 16-20. Read the passage and answer these following
questions.

A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November

I’d be hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it. Now I
looked down at the river far below me, and realised why people love
rock-climbing.
 My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday
evening. The accommodation wasn’t wonderful, but we had everything
we needed (beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of
the city and in the fresh air.
On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group.
Cameron had come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while
sisters Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda. We had come from
various places and none of us knew the area.
We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of
us was sure exactly how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the
others went rock- climbing and then we changed at lunchtime. Matt
and I went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder than going in,
but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last - covered in mud
but pleased and excited by what we’d done.
 16. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

o A. advertise the Activity Centre.

o B. describe some people she met
o C. explain how to do certain outdoor sports
o D. say how she spent some free time
 17. What can the reader learn from the text?

o A. when to depend on other people at the Centre

o B. how to apply for a place at the Centre
o C. what sort of activities you can experience at the Centre
o D. which time of year is best to attend the Centre
 18. How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?

o A. interesting
o B. relaxing
o C. frightening
o D. unpleasant
 19. What do we learn about the group?

o A. Some of them had been there before.

o B. They had already chosen their preferred activities.
o C. Some of them already knew each other.
o D. They came from the same city.
 20. Which of the following advertisements describes the
Activity Centre?

o A. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation and meals
provided. Make up your own timetable – choose from a variety of
activities (horse-riding, fishing, hill-walking, sailing, and
mountain-biking).
 o B. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation provided. Work with
a group - we show you a range of outdoor activities that you
didn’t realise you could do!
o C. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. Enjoy the luxury of our
accommodation - each room has its own bathroom. Work with a
group, or have individual teaching.
o D. ACTIVITY CENTRE
Set in beautiful countryside. You can spend the day doing
outdoor activities and we will find your accommodation with a
local family.
 21-30. Fill the gaps by the suitable word from the box.

of end make then s

numbers every frightening mistake
with amounts cause afterwards


 CARTOON FILMS
 Cartoon films have very little limits. If you can draw something, you
can (21)…………………..it move on the cinema screen. The use (22)
…………………..new ideas and advanced computer programs means
that cartoons are becoming exciting again for people of (23)
…………………..ages.
 By the (24)…………………..of the 1970s, the cinema world had decided
that cartoons were only for children. But soon (25)…………………..one
or two directors had some original new ideas. They proved that it was
possible to make films in which both adults and children could (26)
…………………..the fun.
 However, not (27)…………………..cartoon film was successful. The
Black Cauldron, for example, failed, mainly because it was too (28)
…………………..for children and too childish for adults. Directors learnt
from this (29)………………….., and the film companies began to make
large (30)…………………..of money again.
 21. If you can draw something, you can (21)…………………..it
move on the cinema screen.

 22. The use (22)…………………..new ideas and advanced

computer programs

 23. cartoons are becoming exciting again for people of (23)

…………………..ages.
 24. By the (24)…………………..of the 1970s, the cinema world
had decided that cartoons were only for children.

 25. But soon (25)…………………..one or two directors had some

original new ideas.

 26. They proved that it was possible to make films in which

both adults and children could (26)…………………..the fun.

 27. However, not (27)…………………..cartoon film was

successful.

 28. The Black Cauldron, for example, failed, mainly because it

was too (28)………………….. for children and too childish for
adults.

 29. Directors learnt from this (29)…………………..,

 30. and the film companies began to make large (30)

…………………..of money again.

 II. WRITING

 I. Rewrite the sentence which has the same meaning as the

first one, starts by the given word.

 1. My father was given his first boat by his parents.

→ My father’s parents __________________________

 2. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the
car.

→ In spite of ______________________________
 3. Some people like working outdoors more than working
inside.

→ Some people prefer ____________________________________

 4. He has not been to this stadium before.

→ It is ____________________________________
 5. John suggested taking a taxi to the hotel.

John said, “If I were _____________________________

 2. Write a letter.

This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

"... I know you often go to the cinema. Tell me about the last
film you saw and whether you enjoyed it...."
Now write a letter to this pen-friend in the space below. You should
write about 100 words.
Write "Guideline" to see our sample.
 1. "There are ________ leftovers for you in the fridge", she cried
out.
o few
o a few
o little
o a little
 2. I think he should ________ a room in one of the hotels.
o book
o to book
o booked
o booking
 3. Could you please tell me if you have any electric typewriters
________?
o in store
o in order
o in supply
o in stock
 4. I'm afraid I've got ________ my bank as soon as possible.
o go
o to go
o to go to
o going
 5. You look very tired. - I ________ papers all day.
o have been marking
o had been marking
o am marking
o had marked
 6. ________ going to the party.
o Everybody are
o Every people is
o Every people are
o Everyone is
 7. Her landlord gave her two months' ________ to quit.
o warn
o note
o notice
o allowance
 8. They ________ their examinations at the end of the next
month.
o take
o took
o takes
o are going to take
 9. When the house is not occupied, it is ________.
o rented
 o timid
o valueless
o vacant
 10. Janet and Joe seem to get ________ very well together.
o on
o in
o by
o off
 11. Unfortunately, very few books published each year ________
toward improving men's relationship with each other.
o have a bad effect
o do a great deal of damage
o make a significant contribution
o are neither good nor bad when it comes
 12. I don't like iced tea, and ________.
o she doesn't too
o either doesn't she
o neither does she
o she doesn't neither
 13. "The ________ response I got from her really drove me
crazy", he sighed.
o few
o a few
o little
o a little
 14. You're ________ who noticed that.
o the single
o the only
o only one
o the only one
 15. The Director has just gone on his ________ leave. He gets
four weeks' holiday a year and he is taking it all at the same
time. So if you wish to see him, come back in a month's time.
o annual
o temporary
o regular
o permanent
 16. I am ________ this essay right now.
o finish
o to finish
o finish to
o finished
 17. ________ people can live without any money.
o Few
o A few
 o Little
o A little
 18. I don't think he would mind ________ there with me.
o going
o go to
o go
o to go
 19. ________ he leaves or I leave.
o Neither
o Only
o Unless
o Either
 20. ________ to Professor Martin since last Monday?
o Did you talk
o Have you talked
o Had you talked
o Do you talk
 21. Tom doesn't like dancing, but I......................
o A. does
o B. did
o C. do
o D. doesn’t
 22. Listen! Somebody.....................
o A. are sinigng
o B. sing
o C. is singing
o D. has sung
 23. They always get to school......... bus.
o A. by
o B. on
o C. in
o D. through
 24. We were eager to find......... the truth about her.
o A. through
o B. at
o C. out
o D. up
 25. More and more people are addicted........ games online.
o A. by
o B. to
o C. at
o D. from
 26. It says in the paper that electrical goods will be......... sale
this month.
o A. form
 o B. on
o C. in
o D. at
 27. He was putting......... his shirt when he heard a loud noise
outside.
o A. back
o B. up
o C. on
o D. off
 28. You need a ..........to leave the country.
o A. passkey
o B. passport
o C. pocketbook
o D. photobook
 29. Even with a degree, there’s no.........of work nowadays.
o A. guarantee
o B. security
o C. project
o D. supply
 30. What was the final........... of the game?
o A. count
o B. mark
o C. grade
o D. score
 31. The girl’s teachers........... her to improve her drawing.
o A. encouraged
o B. insisted
o C. made
o D. persistent
 32. The plate was right on the edge of the table and could have
been ........off at any moment.
o A. kicked
o B. knocked
o C. pushed
o D. hit
 33. “Can you do that exercise?” -“That one? Oh, it’s a ...... of
cake.”
o A. bit
o B. piece
o C. sample
o D. slice
 34. We went through the Customs quickly because we had
nothing to.......
o A. pay
o B. say
 o C. spend
o D. declare
 35. There is a wide......... of nutritious foods in the world.
o A. chain
o B. series
o C. range
o D. net
 36. They didn't tell the policeman………..they had taken the
money.
o A. if
o B. that
o C. whether
 37. Last summer, my family..............a four day holiday on Sam
Son beach.
o A. spent
o B. went
o C. had gone
o D. had spent
 38. Agatha Christie didn't go to school but ............ at home by
her mother.
o A. taught
o B. educated
o C. was educated
o D. learnt
 39. Picasso showed his truly exceptional talent ............... a
very young age.
o A. in
o B. from
o C. at
o D. during
 40. His father was amazed that he .............. the picture of
their pigeons.
o A. completed
o B. was completing
o C. was completed
o D. had completed
 41.After his mother died, Scott................. home to seek his
fortune in St. Louis.
o A. left
o B. was leaving
o C. had left
o D. has left
 42. She didn't stop writing.................... she was suffering from
a nervous breakdown.
 43. When I was in Paris, I ...............a lot of friends.
 o A. took
o B, made
o C. was taking
o D. was making
 44. His father was really angry with him .......... ... he had failed
the exam.
o A. although
o B. while
o C. because
o D. for
 50. Picasso didn’t like going to school unless he ............ to
take one pigeon with him.
o A. was allowed
o B. allowed
o C. wanted
o D. had
 Read these five restaurant reviews, and for questions 1 to 5,
choose the person who made each comment.

Five restaurant reviews

Barry G: We stopped at the White Horse Inn for lunch during a long
journey. My wife ordered the lasagne and I ordered a steak and ale pie.
We waited over thirty minutes for our food, and when my pie arrived, it
was chicken and mushroom. When they brought the correct pie, I
picked up the gravy and found that it was completely cold. When I
went to the bar and asked for it to be heated and suggested that we
should get a partial refund, the barman swore under his breath. When I
finally started eating, my wife had already finished her meal. Avoid this
restaurant at all costs!
Emma1987: We decided to come here for our Sunday lunch. The
prices were a bit steep, but we thought it would be worth it, if the food
was good. Sadly, we were disappointed. Our sausages were burnt and
so dry that we couldn’t even cut them. My partner’s steak was even
worse. It certainly wasn’t worth the money. It wasn’t even a pleasant
place to spend a Sunday. The carpet was old-fashioned and worn, the
chairs were uncomfortable and the walls needed painting. Very
disappointing.
PGRigby: We were passing by and felt hungry, so we decided to stop
here for a meal. We got a warm welcome and were impressed with the
wide selection of beers and the extensive menu. The dishes are mostly
traditional, and not very adventurous or exotic, but it was decent,
reasonably priced, warm and well presented. We were served quickly,
considering there were seven of us, and the staff were polite. Overall,
it was good value for money and I would definitely go there again.
SunnyDay: The pub looked very attractive from the outside, with a
large car park, disabled access and an attractive garden. It’s in a good
 location on the main road, and I imagine it attracts a lot of passing
trade. However, if I was local to the area, I wouldn’t come here
regularly. Although the prices were typical, we didn’t get very much for
our money. My garlic mushrooms were just that, three small
mushrooms with a little dry salad – the kind you get from a bag – on
the side. Then, my partner and I both ordered fish and chips, and my
fish was much smaller than hers. When we complained, we weren’t
offered a refund or a new piece of fish. I’m sure there are better places
to eat in the area.
Andrew_Rose: We ended up at the White Horse Inn for our Sunday
lunch when the pub we planned to eat at had forgotten to note down
our booking. However, we felt very pleased about this error in the end.
We were greeted by a friendly, helpful young lady behind the bar who
allowed us to sample a few of the beers before we made our choices. I
ordered fish and chips. The fish was fresh and served in a lovely, crisp
batter. My friends were very happy with their roast dinners. The
desserts were also delicious. However, for me, it was the excellent
service and friendliness of all the staff that made the visit stand out.
We will look forward to returning in the future.
 1. The pub was not attractive on the inside.
o a. Barry G
o b. Emma1987
o c. PGRigby
o d. SunnyDay
o e. Andrew_Rose
 2. A member of staff was rude.
o a. Barry G
o b. Emma1987
o c. PGRigby
o d. SunnyDay
o e. Andrew_Rose
 3. The food sizes were poor.
o a. Barry G
o b. Emma1987
o c. PGRigby
o d. SunnyDay
o e. Andrew_Rose
 4. The food was well-priced.
o a. Barry G
o b. Emma1987
o c. PGRigby
o d. SunnyDay
o e. Andrew_Rose
 5. The menu was conventional.
o a. Barry G
o b. Emma1987
 o c. PGRigby
o d. SunnyDay
o e. Andrew_Rose
 Choose the correct answer to complete.
 1. She's married and she has three ...........
o A. childs
o B. children
o C. child
o D. childrens
 2. She is usually in bed by .......... (11.30).
o A. half past eleven
o B. thirty past eleven
o C. eleven past thirty
 3. .......... to concerts?
o A. Does Sally go
o B. Do Sally goes
o C. Do Sally go
 4. We always have snow .......... January.
o A. on
o B. in
o C. at
 5. There isn't .......... sugar in this coffee!
o A. no
o B. any
o C. some
 6. Is this .......... house?
o A. your parent's
o B. your parents's
o C. your parents'