b) There is always a very large ….at the church I go to.

FIRST CERTIFICATE LANGUAGE PRACTICE – Countable and uncountable nouns A) congregation B) audience C) spectator D) company
c) The local ………..has agreed to repair the road outside our house.
[Link] the most suitable word in each sentence. A) government B) people C) council D) jury
a) Different countries have different weather/weathers. d) When the police arrived, we were pleased to see …………
b) All areas of the skin are in fact covered in tiny hair/hairs. A) him B) him or her C) it D) them
c) We've looked at the menu and we'd all like chicken/chickens. e) The car turned over, but luckily it didn't suffer serious ……….
d) Jack is a millionaire and owns a lot of business/businesses. A) damage B) injury C) damages D) injuries
e) Have you a copy of the complete work/works of Dante? f) Sorry, I'm late, but I had a lot of ………..to do.
f) None of the passengers had insured their baggage/baggages. A) job B) work C) task D) labour
g) Students must pass their paper/papers to the front. g) Julie bought herself a complete new …………..for winter.
h) I'm afraid we can't find cheap accommodation/accommodations for all of you. A) outfit B) cloth C) clothing D) wear
h) I feel like going out tonight. Let's go to a/an ……….
2 Complete each sentence with a/an, some or by leaving the space blank. A) dancing B) night C) club D entertainment
a) When the play ended, there was / lengthy applause. i) Thanks for a great weekend! We really had a/an ………….
b) I can't come out tonight. I have homework to do. A) fun B) enjoyment C) hospitality D) good time
c) Sue received excellent education. j) In order to prove Smith is guilty, we must find some ……….
d) The inside is strengthened with steel frame. A) information B) evidence C) knowledge D) means
e) My friends bought me coffee maker for my birthday.
f) David has just bought new furniture. 6 Choose the most appropriate meaning for each sentence.
g) Let me give you advice. a) You mustn't lose heart.
h) My trousers need pressing. Can you lend me iron? 1) Don't have an operation. 2) Don't give up hope.
b) Where's my glass?
3 Underline the most suitable word in each sentence. 1) I need a drink. 2) I can't see.
a) I would love to go on a long journey/travel by train. c) Jack has a new post.
b) What's the latest news? Can I look at your paper/journal? 1) The postman has delivered a letter. 2) He has a different job.
c) Here's your ticket. Do you have any luggage/suitcase? d) All goods must be paid for in advance.
d) Don't forget to buy a sliced bread/loaf. 1) Nothing enjoyable in life is free. 2) You have to pay for these things first.
e) Why don't we leave the car in this car park/parking. e) I've joined a new company.
f) I can't come to work today. I have a bad cold/flu. 1) I have a new job. 2) I have some new friends.
g) Excuse me sir, but do you have a licence/permission for this gun? h) Brighton has quite a f) This hotel has class.
good beach/seaside. 1) You can study hotel management here. 2) It is a good quality hotel.
g) I don't have the means to help you.
4 Put one suitable word in each space. 1) I'm not able to help. 2) I can't understand what help you need.
a) I'm looking for .accomodation . Do you know anywhere I can stay? h) I'd like some china.
b) Take my…. , don't go out alone after dark. 1) I want to go abroad. 2) I need some cups and plates.
c) The government plans to improve ….by paying teachers more. i) Do you have any cash?
d) Can you lend me some ……..? I want to print out a letter. 1) Do you only have a cheque? 2) Isn't there a place to pay in this shop?
e) I need some….. about language schools. Can you help me? j) They have a business in Leeds.
f) Richard is unemployed, and he is looking for a ….. 1) They have to go there to do a job. 2) They own a company there.
g) Could I have some…… ? Those apples and oranges look nice.
h) I used to have long ………., but I had it cut. 7 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
i) I can't do this on my own. Could you give me some…………….. ? using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
j) If you can't undo the knot, cut the string with some ……. words, including the word given.
a) This island has a large population. people
There are a lot of people on this island.
5 Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase. b) Do you own these things? your
Are………………………… belongings?
a) I like your new trousers. Where did you buy B ? c) The weather was good on our holiday. had
A) it B) them C) them both D) them all We …………………………..on our holiday.
d) There were a lot of cars on the road to Manchester. traffic 1 A times B meals C foods D plates
There……………………… on the road to Manchester. 2 A people B persons C breakfasts D us
e) Gerry is a very strong person, in my opinion. strength 3 A sheet B loaf C slice D sandwich
Gerry……………………… in my opinion. 4 A a cheese B the cheese C cheese D cheeses
f) There are pieces of paper all over the floor! litter 5 A Business B A business C Business's D
There ………………all over the floor. Businessmen
g) Can I park my car here? allowed 6 A train B street C morning D office
Is…………………….. here? 7 A glass B piece C warm D box
h) I know these machines are very expensive. machinery 8 A to B is C until D which
I know ……………….very expensive. 9 A sandwich B the sandwich C a sandwiches D sandwiches
1 Aa B some C a piece D a glass of
8 Complete each sentence with a suitable word from the box. 0
1 A for B in C at D while
1
a) Let me give you a piece of advice. 1 Aa B what C some D the
b) There is an interesting ………….of news in the paper. 2
c) A of stairs takes you to the top ……………….of the house. 1 A look B watch C see D regard
d) Could I have another………… of paper, please? 3
e) Helen has a lovely …………..of hair. 1 A to B from C at D and
f) Do you want another ……………of toast? 4
g) We bought Mike and Lynn a ……….of cutlery for a wedding present. 1 A there B it C enough D time
h) The lightning was followed by a………….. of thunder. 5

9 Complete each sentence with a suitable word from the box.

a) I can't cut this loaf. Do you have a proper bread knife?

b) I'm afraid that 'neice' is a…….. mistake.
c) There's usually a/an………….. space opposite the cinema.
d) We need a/an …………..box to keep the money in.
e) The tourist board have built a/an ………..centre near the castle.
f) We decided to put a/an …………conductor on the roof.
g) Marjorie used to write a/an………… column in a magazine.
h) These suitcases are very heavy. We must find a/an……….. trolley.
i) I must rush. I'm going to a/an ………….lesson.
j) Julie found her flat through a/an ………..agency.
10 Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space.
Food habits
Breakfast is one of those (1) B.. that varies from person to person, and country to country.
For some (2) it means a (3) of toast and some coffee. In various places I've also been offered
(4) or fruit. (5) executives might eat breakfast at the (6) , while for many schoolchildren
breakfast is a
(7) of milk at home, and then a long wait (8) the first break of the morning, when they eat (9)
or
(10) chocolate bar. Some families sit down and eat together (11) the morning, and listen to
(12) news on the radio or (13) early morning television. For other people, the early morning
is a rush (14) work or school, and there just simply isn't 15