ma rre-fest © Choose the correct item. 1 © 10 1 12 He greeted us and went on ... ... for the delay. A have apologised C to apologise B apologise D apologising Sheila stopped .......... the medicine, as it wasn’t doing any good. A to take B have taken C take D taking [don't ]OOK ......:sene My mother at all. Aas C alike B similar D like He was made . the name of his accessory. A revealing C to reveal B having revealed D reveal It's ... cold today to go surfing. A much C very B far D too 'd rather buy a silk dress........... @ cotton one. Aof C than B from D rather than The more carefully you read, ............ you'll understand the book. A the better C the best B best D better Mr Smith is as fitas a despite his age. A bat fiddle B glove D hat Is it worth .. ... 80 Much money on space travel? A have spent C spend B to spend D spending We saw a great film at the cinema two weeks Ayet C before B ago D still I regret .... you that you haven't passed. A informing C inform B have informed D to inform Do you fancy... @ pizza tonight? A to order C ordering B have ordered D order ieee 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 My exam results are nearly the same ... yours, that’s a real coincidence. Aas Cof Bin D like Most children prefer watching TV ... reading a book. Ato C from B but D than She would prefer to go out........ Stay at home. A of C from B rather than Dto The little girl admitted some sweets from the shop. A take C to take B to having taken D taken She was dissatisfied .. her exam results. A from Cot B with D about Don't forget to congratulate Robin ... passing her driving test. Aon B about Cof Din She hasn't enrolled for the course .. A until C already B yet D still Brian hates ..........; he likes swimming instead. A to jog C jogging B to jogging D been jogging twas ....aeene an uninspiring speech and we were very disappointed, A fairly C very B rather D pretty I'd sooner (0 university than get a job. Ato go C having gone B go D going My father objects .... the housework. A to help B help sa My mother with C have helped D to helping The journey was ........ longer than | thougl it would be. A farther C very B any D evensees Pre-Test il Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. My father was very pleased when he 1) . (buy) this house because he 2) .» (aiways/want) to own a house by the sea. My parents 3) (live) here % twenty years now and they 4). .- (never/regret) leaving the city. | 5) : (sy) here at the moment because 6) ... .. (need) some sea air. It's wonderful. | 7) walk) on the beach every day. I'm sure | 8) .. .. (be) sad to leave this earthly paradise. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense. Next month John 1) .. (start) a new job. He 2) ... (decide) to leave his old job when his unt, who 3) ... (own) a company, asked him to join her. He is sure that he 4) (enjoy) the new job as he 5) ... (always/want) to work in business. At the moment he 6) (go) through the company files so he can learn as much as possible. He 7) .» (work) next to an experienced accountant for the first two weeks. He hopes he will not let his aunt down as he 8) . .. (not/work) ma similar post before. Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words. Shall | bring your meal now? me Would ... . bring your meal now? Its forbidden to walk on the grass. must You .... . the grass. His wife is the loveliest woman I've ever met. never I. lovely woman as his wife. She hasn't been to the gym for six months. last The ... to the gym was six months ago. 5 Itwas hard for him to hear you as he was standing so far away. found He . ; hear you as he was standing so far away. 6 Bob hasn't got his results yet. still Bob .... his results. 7 Barbara hasn't had a break for six hours. since It's .. a break 8 Could you open the window? mind Would ... the window? 9 It was her intention to come but she had some important business to attend to. going She . but she had some important business to attend to. 10 She is likely to be at work. will Itis . at work. 11 Johnnie is the nicest man I've ever met. anyone Johnnie ve ever met. 12 He found the strenuous work tiring. was HO verse . the strenuous work. 13. They were about to leave when the phone rang. point They were . when the phone rang. 14. The policeman let the prisoner make one phone call. was The prisoner ... . one phone call. 15. His jokes were so amusing that we laughed for hours. were We .. .. his jokes that we laughed for hours. 16 Mike finds working on a word processor difficult. used Mike .. ... On a word processor. 17 Your watch and mine look very much alike. similar Your .. . mine, 48 Jenny spent more than was necessary on Bill's wedding present have Jenny .. ... 80 Much on Bill's wedding present. 71<@eS ewe 19. I'm sure the Smiths are on holiday this week. must The Smiths .... a" 20 I'm sure he didn't forget to invite them. have He & Fill in the correct particle(s). 1 It is not nice to do people when they can't defend themselves 2 The woman was brought . having water splashed on her face. 3 An epidemic of measles has broken ... at the local primary school. 4 Several villages were cut ..... 1. by the deep snow. 5 This situation calls .. immediate action. 6 Sleeping Beauty will be... .. at the Theatre Royal for three weeks. 7 lf we fall . the rent, the landlord has the right to evict us. 8 He bought a mansion after he came ... @ lot of money. The car who they had rented broke down after half an hour. Tom has two brothers as the well as three sisters. My aunt she has lived in America for the past ten years. This car cost to my parents a lot. Sharon did has met many famous film stars. He likes driving a second hand cars. 1 2 3 4 5 My school it is so far away that | have to travel two hours to get there. 6 7 8 Since she got married, Judy is the most happiest person | know. 9 He has an uncle who he likes fishing. 10 Jack thought of the film was boring, but | enjoyed it. 11. The hotel is furnished with antiques which they have been restored, 12 Mary's parents did took her to the zoo for her birthday. 1 Drivers should drive slowly in bad weather, 2. Mr Travers is retiring after a 3. Traffic jams are almost 4 The. 5. The refugees fled the country with all their. 6 7 8 9 Anew The ... John's father His job is very .. 10 Everyone at the meeting made .. 11 My grandfather was born in a 12 Because there was no .. Correct the following sentences by taking out the inappropriate word. Fill in the correct word derived from the words in bold. career in advertising, during the rush hour. AVOID . of the new office block will be in central London. .. has been formed to combat air pollution. of her name from the list was an unexpected shock. won't let him use the car again after he crashed it. CERTAIN as it involves a lot of responsibility @ Fill in the correct preposition(s). We took advantage .. the fine weather and went for a picnic. She's always dreamed a famous singer. English people always comment ... the weather. It’s in their nature. My boss has given me more work than | can cope ... Demand ...... . sugar has fallen dramatically over the past decade. The government has no choice but to comply the workers’ demands. The school boy put the blame .. his friend so he wouldn't be punished. Rio de Janeiro is famous .... its carnival which takes place every February. becoming PARTICULAR SUCCESS if there is fog. LOCATE POSSESS ORGANISE REMOVE . in a single suitcase STRESS about how to raise money. SUGGEST village high in the mountains. DISTANCE the suspect was found not guilty. PROVEoS Choose the correct item. 1 He was accused of . from the supermarket. A steal B stolen 2 Stop . ... Sweets OF you'll get fat. A to eat C eating B eat D having eaten 3 It was .. bad weather that we stayed indoors A such C sucha Bso D that 4 Iwish he... talk to me but he never does. Ahad C can B would Dwill 5 Can't you work ... ... harder than that? A very C too B such D any 6 1. . my mother to sew up the hole in my shirt. A made C got B had D insisted 7 Unless you . how to swim, you have to wear a life-jacket. A know C don't know B will have known D will know 8 I.don't know when she .. . to you about it. ‘A speaks C had spoken B will speak D has spoken 9 .. helpful people they are! ASo ¢ Such B How D What 10 Suppose you . the exam, what would you do? A failed C had failed B would fail D have failed . his house broken into last week. C will have Dis having 12 The house in ss. grew up is in Brighton. A where ‘C what B that D which p48 13 14 15 1 a 17 18 7 o 20 21 23 .. 24 It's time the children A went go B have gone D would go She wishes she ... . to see that play last night. A would have gone C went B had gone D would go | prefer watching television ... reading books. A than C rather B from Dto It he were better off, he .. a house of his own. A buys C would buy B would have bought —_D will buy I don't know how to .. .. people's fortune. Aask C speak B tell D say If she behaved better, people... her a lot more. A would like c B would have liked D like ‘She would rather go shopping than .. at home. A to stay C stay B to staying D staying Do you know when Sarah . A get B has got D will get He goes on .. even though it annoys everyone. A whistling C whistle B have whistled D to whistle her father to collect her from school. C talked D asked . she couldn't afford it, she bought a new dress. A But ¢ Although B However D Despite The new theatre «nn. next month, A has been opened C will be opened B is opened D was openedPoe rcccccccccsccescscosccsscsccssscsssesecoseseooseoooooooooesoeses © HM EEN Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. (be) much easier if | 3) (save) my money when . (know) then . (make) my life much (have) more money. Life 2) have) some savings in the bank. If only | 4) Iwas young, At the time, though, | lived only for the moment. | wis! what I know now. If | 6) . ve (08) careful, then | 7) ... easier. If only 18) .. (turn) back the clock. I wish | 1) .. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Jennifer wishes she 1) things 3) .. herself she 5) (be) a vet. “If 12) (study) biology at school, maybe . (turn out) differently,” she says. However if she 4) .. .. (be) honest with " (admit) that being a vet was never a possibilty. Lots of people wish they 6) a (do) something for which they are not qualified. If Jennifer 7) .. (be) more real- istic, she 8) (tell) you that in reality she’s allergic to animals. Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words. Never behave badly in class if you don't want to be sent out avoid Never behave badly in class ... ... Sent out. He regrets ever having met her. wishes He .... her. I didn’t buy a new car because | didn't have enough money. would If had had enough money, .... .. a new car. “| thought the food was delicious too,” said Mark. agreed Mark .. . delicious. “You never listen when I'm talking to you,” sai complained Pat .. when she talked to me. My father pays someone to wash his car every week washed My father . She was miserable because it had been raining all weekend. due She was miserable ... He asked the landlord to change the lock. had He ... Somebody took my car keys while | was in the shop. had "Yes, | left the door unlocked,” said Daisy. having Daisy .. She worked hard because she wanted to be promoted. ... every week. .. it had been raining all weekend. ... by the landlord. while | was in the shop. .«. the door unlocked. view ‘She worked hard ... promoted. “Would you like me to help you with your homework?” said my mother. offered My mother .. my homework. She was friendly, but Peter didn't like her. though Friendly Mike insisted that | do the washing up. , Peter didn't like her. me Mike . the washing up. He said he was sorry he had forgotten my birthday. for He . ... my birthday. She wouldn't walk home alone because she was afraid of being mugged. fear She wouldn't walk home alone .. .. Mugged. “Don't touch the wires; you might get electrocuted,” he said to us. not He . the wires because we might get electrocuted. He isn't a famous actor | but he acts like one. though He acts . Sa 149 .. a famous actor.—— ee SC®- 19 Someone must have cleaned the hotel room while we were out. if The hotel room looked ... 20 She said she hadn't stolen the money. stealing She .. .. cleaned while we were out. .. the money. & Fill in the correct particle(s). G Fill in the correct preposition(s). 1 The butter was left out of the fridge and nowit's | 1 I'mrelying.... you to get the job done. GONE once 2 Students must refrain ..... . talking 2 Jake and Simon get ... well with their during the exam. cousins. 3 His heroic act resulted .. his being 3 [keep .... current affairs by read- awarded a medal. ing the newspapers. 4 | can't vouch ..... .. him; I've never met 4 My grandfather was very good at making him. . stories. 5 She had no intention .. .. going to 5 All passengers got ready to get off the train as meet him, though she said she would. it pulled . .. to the station. 6 They might have to operate .. him 6 You mustn't give .. to temptation. He's very ill. 7 They were held... . by heavy | 7 The soldier was presented .. a traffic on the roads. medal after the war. 8 [want to look....... . the house to see John claimed that he was not guilty if | like it. .. committing the crime. @ GS Correct the following sentences by taking out the inappropriate word. I felt very too happy about passing the exam and went out to celebrate. She didn't go to the work because she was ill. Ihave had a really bad day yesterday. He is likely that to be pleased with your decision. The children had a great fun at the fair. Jack and Mary did arrived shortly after everyone else. Unless you have not tried, you don't know if you can do it. This jumper it is too small for me. 9 Next the week Simon is leaving for Germany. 10 I don't know not anything about Spain; I've never been there. 11 Do you want to go for fishing with me this weekend? 12 Jenny told to me that I'd lost weight. OIYATAOKMH @ Fill in the correct word dervied from the words in bold. 1. Trains run... ... throughout the day. FREQUENT 2 We picked a... .. Spot to sit and have our picnic. SCENE 3 Our. was cut off because we hadn't paid the bill. ELECTRIC 4 They use very machinery in this factory. SOPHISTICATE 5 He has changed since the last time I saw him. DRAMATIC 6 Young children need their parents’... PROTECT 7 The weather is .. better today than it was yesterday. CONSIDERABLE 8 He goes to the dentist . REGULAR 9 Itis not... Viable to buy out that company. ECONOMIC 10 The company's .. . of shoes has doubled in the past year. PRODUCE 11. She listened to her friend’s problems. SYMPATHETIC 42. The new equipment they have ordered is advanced TECHNOLOGY p50oS Choose the correct item. 7 Let's go round to Duncan's house, ... . China but | haven't. 13 My father A will we C shall we A has been to C has been in B do we D may we B has gone in D has gone at 2 He spent the ... evening studying. 14 He swims........ a fish and is only five years old, Aall C each Aas C similar B whole D every B like D same 3 There was hardly... Wine left. T5 nn. Of these two records do you like best? A every C some A Which ‘C What Bno Dany B Who D Whose 4 Its said that .......... Harrods is one of the | 76 Don't forget to call Jenny, . 2 Desk shops Inthe word. A shall you ‘C don't you Bn = B D will you Ba D the ee L T7 cece. Shall We do this evening? 5 ssusns PURSE Is this? I must have picked it up |” "Who What by mistake. B Where D Which A What c Who B Which D Whose 18 “| don't like chocolate ice-cream.” “... But C Either 6 No sooner .. his umbrella than it began B Nor DSo to rain again. A had he closed C will he close 19 We all failed the exam because .......... Of US B has he closed D does he close had studied for it. A both C neither 7 My house............ at the moment. B elther Dione A will be painted C was painted B is being painted has been painted | 20 She spends . Money on clothes. A alarge amount of | C a great number of B a couple of D several 8 The tourists were given a guided tour of.... Houses of Parliament. Aan C the 21 | prefer eating out ........ cooking at home. Ba D- Athan C to B from Dot 9 No one enjoyed the show very much, A had they C didn’t they . seem to be a lot of people here today. B hadn't they D did they hey cit B There D These 10 She liked.......... of the two presents | gave her. A either Call 23 Her condition is ........... better than it was B both D none yesterday. - A many C far 11 Peter is my oldest friend - | met him a long time B very D any A before C ago 24 Hurry. There is very......... time left. B until D yet A little C several . B few D many 12 Tommy is very spoilt and is used ........ his ‘own way. A getting C to get B get D to getting 20827 Pre-Test Gl Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words. She started taking French lessons two weeks ago. been She ... . French lessons for two weeks. The holiday was too expensive for me to book. that The holiday . | didn't book it. | found his account of the accident very confusing. confused li She regrets inviting him to her party. wishes She There wasn’t anything we could do to improve the situation. nothing There This is her landlady. She came back from Mexico last week. who This is her landlady, | haven't seen her for two months. time The last... Despite being hungry, he didn't have anything to eat. was He didn’t have anything to eat . John fixed the leaking tap for me yesterday. had . Jim and Brian went to the same school .. of the accident. .. him to her party. .. to improve the situation. .. last week. ... two months ago. .. hungry. by John yesterday. as Jim went to .. Brian. It wasn't necessary for her to ask my permission to do that. asked Shen my permission to do that. I'll take a towel because we might go for a swim. case lll take a towel .. ... for a swim. All the members agreed with the changes. disagreed None . ... the changes. A girl from the beauty salon does my nails every wel done i “Why don't you stay for dinner, Ann?” said Martin. suggested = Martin . oon She had never been so offended. .. every week. ... for dinner. before Never ..... .. 80 offended This is Paul's problem. He should deal with it himself. whose Paul, ; should deal with it himself. This crossword is very easy, but | can’t complete it. though Easy .. .. Lean't complete it. “Don't forget to buy some milk, Cathy,” said Angela. reminded Angela .... . some milk. Bolla is saving up her money because she wants to buy a car. view Bella is saving up her money ... ..a.car. It would be better for you to come with me tomorrow. rather 1 with me tomorrow. Michael is so unreliable that he can't be trusted to deliver important messages. too Michael is .. . to deliver important messages. “It wasn't me who broke the vase,” said Mary. broken Mary... he vase. Itis likely that she'll be home late tonight. to She .. late tonight. | don't like rock music so I'm not going to the Rolling Stones’ concert. liked ie , would go to the Rolling Stones’ concert. He discovered that someone had gone through his files while he was out. been He discovered that his . . while he was out. He prefers relaxing to going out at the weekends. to He prefers ... out at the weekends. 209il Pre-Test ..... 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 I've never met such a rude person before. ever He is the . met. They give information at the front desk. given Information ... .. at the front desk. Somebody set the museum on fire last night. was The MUSEUM oo. .. last night. Henry regretted not asking for some help with the job. wishes Henry ..... .. some help with the job. The brown bag is more expensive than the blue one much The blue bag doesn't . the brown one. She will not leave the baby unattended on any account. no ON ona the baby unattended James was late for work because his car broke down have James .. for work if his car hadn't broken down. *You haven't done your homework, Jim,” said Sandra accused Sandra .. his homework. The authorities are investigating conditions in the prison. investigated Conditions in the prison .. by the authorities. Fill in the correct particle(s). © Fill in the correct preposition(s). Last night | saw my friend ........ at the airport. She didn’t turn at work until lunchtime. Iran three miles and now I'm worn .. Mary is always running people ... : They Set acorn at four o'clock. Meg stoo . Billy throughout the trial. The firemen quickly put .. the fire. UN stands United Nations. He was sacked ... account of stealing. I'm afraid these jumpers are -.- StOCK. There's a house . sale near here. He's the impression that you like him. . his surprise, he won first prize. The house is still... .. fire. The policeman placed the suspect ..... arrest Last night | broke @ Vase ....ce:cnene Mistake. @vOGaenHs Correct the following sentences by taking out the inappropriate word. I've seen nothing but of the first draft. 7 never thought of he would say that. lam make sure you will enjoy yourself. 8 Ifyou will want to go out, you must tell me first. It's about time to you went home. 9 Tom hired a too luxurious yacht while on holiday. She won from a radio in a competition. 10 I would like to learn about to speak Italian. Cooking it is something that | really enjoy. 11 Michael has been sold his old car. Paul and Sally are getting married to next week. | 12 Their wedding took the place last Sunday. Fill in the correct word derived from the words in bold. He Ie sniownneenadend sorry for everything he did and wants you to forgive him. TRUE Mr Jones is at risk of having a heart attack and must reduce his....... of fatty foods. CONSUME The Eiffel Tower is a .. landmark in Paris. FAME Thailand is a country which is well worth visiting. BEAUTY Buses run between Little Compton and Newhott. FREQUENT The .. ... Seems to be working - Sandra's getting better! TREAT Many . are working on finding a cure for cancer. SCIENCE The bus was very | couldn't find a seat anywhere. CROWD Hopi hould reduce their speed when driving in fog. MOTOR Caffeine is very . which is why people drink so much coffee. ADDICT The police responded ...... : Many buildings in Rome are of great . to the emergency call. Quick oe Interest. HISTORY 210