The 1000 Word Little Language

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Answers 1 - 10 (A)
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I advise you to get to bed early tonight.
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We all accept the new laws.
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He enjoys the advertisements on television.
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We have about twenty-five people in our art class.
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Actions speak louder than words.
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On Saturday afternoon we went to a festival.
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The street address of our school is 1 Kauri Glen Rd.
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She boils the water then adds the rice.
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Who will act the part of the king in the play?
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He was hurt in an accident.
Answers 11 - 20 (B)
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After he spoke, she spoke also.
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She threw the ball up in the air.
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He sat alone in the corner.
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The children are not allowed to play outside.
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I visited my friend again this week.
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They have agreed on a price for the car.
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They always go to church on Sunday.
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He does not agree with you.
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What age is the child?
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It is almost two weeks since I saw you last.
Answers 21 - 30 (A)
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She answered my question with a smile.
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I was amused by the advertisement for tea.
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The answer appears to be 'animal'.
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We need a large amount of rice.
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She was angry with the driver.
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In the army, I learned to obey.
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She wears her watch on her right arm.
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She is ashamed about her mistake.
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Is it an animal or a plant?
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He argues that a library is a factory.
Answers 31 - 40 (B)
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Your aunt has written you a letter.
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Are the children asleep?
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The weather becomes colder in autumn.
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I will ask the date of the festival.
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Pay attention to your work!
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The children are still awake.

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The children asked for some oranges.

The cat attacks birds in the garden.
The teacher is away from school with a bad cold.
We saw some baby birds on television.

Answers 41 - 50 (A)
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He stole a student's bag.
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We found the book in the back of the cupboard.
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He ran along the river bank.
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We came back to school after the holidays.
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I brought a basket of flowers to my mother.
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They dropped banana-skins on the field.
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She swims beautifully.
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They behaved badly at school.
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You need a good hot bath.
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She kicked a ball through a window.
Answers 51 - 60 (B)
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Some people still believe that the earth is flat.
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The bell has gone for the end of the school day.
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At the beginning of the class we read our books.
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He broke his arm and now he can not bend it.
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She plans to study animal behaviour.
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My sister became ill.
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She had to stay in bed for a week.
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Some people like to drink beer and some do not.
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The children behaved beautifully for the visitors.
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The children began to run around the house.
Answers 61 - 70 (A)
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My father likes the bitter taste of beer.
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An insect has bitten me.
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The birth of a baby gives us new hope.
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These birds eat insects in the garden.
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His feet grew too big for his shoes.
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He plays football better than I do.
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I think she is the best officer in the army.
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The opposite of white is black.
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Here is a blanket to keep you warm.
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I can ride a big bicycle now.
Answers 71 - 80 (B)
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Scientific books are interesting.
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Give the dog a bone.
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Insects do not have bones inside their bodies.
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A bomb blew up in the park.

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The wind blew the tree down.

We have iron in our blood.
The storm damaged many boats.
Some cats have blue eyes.
We do not have to boil our drinking water.
The teacher writes on the board.

Answers 81 - 90 (A)
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Guess what is in this box?
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I bought three loaves of bread.
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My friends bought six bottles of soft drink.
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I was scared I would fall and break my arm.
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I found some keys at the bottom of the box.
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I was so excited I forgot to breathe.
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A boy brought my present to the house.
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I waved bravely to my friends below.
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I was born 16 years ago exactly.
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We climbed out along a branch of the tree.
Answers 91 - 100 (B)
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My sister has brown hair.
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He brushed the crumbs from the table.
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I brought you some flowers from my garden.
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The Sky Tower is the tallest building in Auckland.
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Please fill the bucket with water.
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This church was built in 1900.
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The bridge was swept away by the river.
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My brother has hair like mine.
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She needs a bright light for reading.
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Most Tibetan people are Buddhists.
Answers 101 - 110 (A)
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People say there is gold buried here.
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Always behave calmly with animals.
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Don't burn your hand on the stove.
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I plan to own my own business.
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She bought some eggs and some bread.
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Our captain today is John Lee.
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I do not drive a car, I catch the bus.
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They are very busy cooking for 100 people.
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He was so tall they called him Little John.
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My old camera takes good pictures.
Answers 111 - 120 (B)
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My friend has a black and white cat.
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We are certain that you are telling the truth.

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The storm caused the river to rise.

Be careful with your friend's feelings.
They rolled down the hill in their carts.
He caught the ball in his left hand.
They carelessly left the gate open.
I do not drive a car, I catch the bus.
She uses cards to learn English.
He carried the child to its mother.

Answers 121 - 130 (A)

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The teacher wrote on the board with a piece of chalk.
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Keep the change!
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We have chosen a really good place.
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This chicken can fly quite well.
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These children will become leaders in the future.
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We learned how to change direction.
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Many young people are Christians.
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The bank will take five days to clear this cheque.
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There is one chance in two the baby will be a girl.
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We can get good cheap food here.
Answers 131 - 140 (B)
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How clever of you to notice that!
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Cities like Hong Kong are very large
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The students spoke clearly and carefully.
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Some women like to smoke cigarettes.
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A group of Christians can be called a church.
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This cinema shows new films.
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Our Christmas holidays are in summer.
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The students formed a circle.
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The class works very hard.
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Make sure your hands are clean.
Answers 141 - 150 (A)
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Please put your coats on the bed.
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A cloud moved across the sun.
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He climbed up the hill.
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Bring some old clothes to paint in.
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I like strong black coffee.
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Close your books, please.
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I cleaned the silver with a soft cloth.
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The news is at six o'clock.
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This steam engine still runs on coal.
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Wear your coat or you will catch a cold.
Answers 151 - 160 (B)

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You have done well compared with us.

The child has a collection of balls.
I plan to complete this job tomorrow.
My new shoes are still uncomfortable.
He comes to school by bus.
The cats had a competition for the ball.
Now she is going to colour in her drawing.
What is the condition of the road?
Make sure the drinks are cold.
It is a common mistake to say "childrens".

Answers 161 - 170 (A)

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We found table in a corner of the restaurant.
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I count my change very carefully in that shop.
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I will find out the cost of a bicycle and save up for it.
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The manager controls the workers
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The child copied his brother's behaviour.
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Australia is a large country.
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What is the correct dress for the dance?
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You have continued to work well.
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You will need about 20 minutes to cook the potatoes.
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He carefully washed his cotton trousers.
Answers 171 - 180 (B)
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Would you like a cup of tea?
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The teacher covered the main points of the lesson.
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Sad to say, some people are cruel to their children.
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The dishes are in the cupboard.
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I would like to live in the country and keep a cow.
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A cow is a large animal which produces milk.
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We laughed and cried when we met each other again.
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Crowds of people watched the race.
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My cousin Lee is the son of my father's sister Joy.
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We have a great crop of oranges.
Answers 181 - 190 (A)
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Dark green curtains keep out the light.
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She is out of danger now.
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There is no cure for this disease.
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How much will it cost to fix the damage?
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This food is past its 'use-by' date.
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It is very dark at night in the country.
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I am learning the customs of my new country.
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These knives are too dangerous for children.
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The girls dance beautifully.
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You could cut this meat with a butter knife!

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Your pay depends on how many hours you work.
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Daughters are as important as sons.
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I think that death comes to everyone but me.
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The temperature is six degrees higher today.
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They dug to a depth of two metres.
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You must not swim in the deep end.
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I can not believe that he is dead.
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This is a sad day for me.
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His difficulties never defeated him.
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He decides which clothes to wear.
Answers 201 - 210 (A)
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The crops died without water.
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Children have little difficulty learning English.
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They dug down until they found water.
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What is the difference between salt and sugar?
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Can you describe what she looks like?
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A basket is different from a bag.
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We live in a new housing development.
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That is a good place for a writing desk.
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The insects destroyed the crops.
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English is a difficult language to speak well.
Answers 211 - 220 (B)
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This district is suitable for growing fruit.
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The teacher planned a group discussion.
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He walked in the direction of the shops.
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Who discovered New Zealand?
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The distance from here to the city is about 10km.
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She prepared a large dish of rice.
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He caught a disease, became sick and then died.
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What dirty hands you have!
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Does he eat meat?
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Some countries are divided by religious differences.
Answers 221 - 230 (A)
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Please open the door.
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The doctor gave him medicine for the disease.
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The dog ran after the cat.
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Grandmother enjoys a drive in the country.
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I had a strange dream last night.
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I doubted whether the answer was correct.
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You need to drink more water on a hot day.
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Please sit down.

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I will wear my new blue dress.

I have drawn you a map of the district.

Answers 231 - 240 (B)

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I get up early and work before school.
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The bus driver told us about the district.
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One of the religions of the east is Buddhism.
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She held the telephone away from her ear.
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The machine needs a drop of oil.
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I earned $150 yesterday.
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It is his duty to look after his family.
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The earth goes round the sun.
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We hung the clothes on the line to dry.
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I dropped a heavy book on my foot.
Answers 241 - 250 (A)
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Her speech had a good effect on the crowd.
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Education has changed over the years.
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It is easy to boil and eat an egg.
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It takes effort to climb a hill.
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These days, electricity is very expensive.
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We ate some rice for lunch.
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This knife has a very sharp edge.
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Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
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Good employers look after their workers.
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I got an electric shock from the wire.
Answers 251 - 260 (B)
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He can not escape from his duty.
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Your cup is empty. Would you like more tea?
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We enjoyed the party.
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The engineer turned off the electricity.
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We have equal amounts of money.
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He is my friend, not my enemy.
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Don't tell me how the picture ends.
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Are the potatoes cooked enough?
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The engine started easily.
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My mother has English lessons at home.
Answers 261 - 270 (A)
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Good evening, everyone!
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I have a mathematics examination on Thursday.
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Here is an example of his work.
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The evil that men do, lives after them.
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They played on, even when it rained.
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That is exactly what I thought.

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She came first in all the running events.

I was excited about the party.
Have you ever seen a cat dancing?
I expect that you will pass your examination.

Answers 271 - 280 (B)

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Please explain how to do this.
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In fact, I have not finished my work yet.
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We make furniture at our factory.
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That radio is too expensive.
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He stood face-to-face with the enemy.
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We have two extra people in the class.
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We have experience of many different situations.
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You gave a clear explanation of this feature.
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We did an interesting experiment in science.
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She has brown eyes.
Answers 281 - 290 (A)
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The farmer keeps cows and pigs.
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She is a fair judge of people.
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Jill fell down the hill.
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The pigs ate and ate, and grew very fat.
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They have a large family.
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This group is famous for its songs.
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He failed his mathematics examination.
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My father is learning English at night school.
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We visited a farm in the holidays.
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We live not far from school.
Answers 291 - 300 (B)
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We feel happy about your party.
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The children fought, laughed, then played again.
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We need a female plant as well as a male.
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He fears that the enemy will kill him.
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We enjoyed the flower festival.
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We stood in lines on the playing field.
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The children argued fiercely over the ball.
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The mountain is the main feature in this district.
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The accident was not your fault.
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The horse jumped over the fence.
Answers 301 - 310 (A)
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These cards fit into the little box.
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We often go to see films in the city.
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He caught a little fish and threw it back in the sea.
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She burnt the letter in the fire.

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She filled the bucket with water.

Today, we finished painting the house.
The French flag has three colours.
The child can count to ten on her fingers.
My uncle fixed the light which was broken.
I found some rice in the cupboard.

Answers 311 - 320 (B)

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Please put your bags down on the floor.
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Where can I buy some rice flour?
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The flies come inside when the weather is warm.
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The child followed her brother to school.
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The flowers in your garden are very beautiful.
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The boat floated down the river.
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We brought some food to eat on the journey.
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Your sister has very small feet.
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The plate flew out of my hands and broke!
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Does he believe that the world is flat?
Answers 321 - 330 (A)
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Please forgive me. I lost your pen.
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He learned English as a foreign language.
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She talks to her friends on the telephone every night.
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Turn left at the fork in the path.
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My sister wants to join the police force.
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He wrote a rather free translation of the story.
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She opened the window because we needed fresh air.
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People cut down great forests for wood.
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The first year in secondary school is form three.
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I forgot to bring my work to school.
Answers 331 - 340 (B)
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We leave the garden furniture outside in summer.
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Our neighbours gave us some fruit from their tree.
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A gate will stop the little child from running on the road.
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A friendly policewoman showed me the way home.
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There is a smell of gas in this science classroom.
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We played a game of 'hangman'.
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Don't frighten the children with games like that.
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We enjoy working in the garden in the evening.
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There is a full moon every 28 days.
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We planted an orange tree in the front garden.
Answers 341 - 350 (A)
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Have you got a bus ticket?
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He has a wide general knowledge from his reading.

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The teacher will give us a test on Monday.

The church has coloured glass in the windows.
They will go to town by bus.
The weather got warm very quickly.
The girls all want to be scientists.
I pray to God that my children are safe.
A gold coin will pay for your ticket.
When does the bus get to Rotorua?

Answers 351 - 360 (B)

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The Korean group won the competition.
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We grow our own green vegetables.
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His grandfather was an engineer.
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The sky is grey today and I feel rather sad.
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I saw a great big animal, said the child.
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You got a good mark for your test.
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He is governed by other people's opinions.
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We move the animals to high ground during heavy rain.
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Several political parties can form a government.
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In New Zealand the grass grows all year round.
Answers 361 - 370 (A)
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The door handle is too high for the child.
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I like your hair cut.
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Dont tell me what happens in the film.
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She grows flowers and vegetables in her garden.
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Smoking is a very bad habit.
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His mother hung his picture on the wall.
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Half of the fruit is yours and half is mine.
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You must not point a gun at anyone.
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She held a small yellow book in her hand.
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Guess what we planted in the garden!
Answers 371 - 380 (B)
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I have three photographs of my family.
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The engineer wears a hard hat.
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I feel happy when I think about the summer holidays.
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The head of the group started to speak.
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He wished them luck: "To your good health!".
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The science examination was hard.
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He hates it when people laugh at him.
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Can you hear the dog next door?
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Your cat has a smooth, healthy coat.
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She tries hard to be the best in the class.
Answers 381 - 390 (A)

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They are angry about the high cost of restaurant meals.

Hindu people say there are many gods in one God.
We heated the water until it boiled.
Please help me with my homework.
She hides her best clothes from her sister.
It is important to study the history of China.
The leader climbed up a small hill to look north.
Cars are too heavy for this foot bridge.
The height of the tree is about 10m.
Here is the child who was lost.

Answers 391 - 400 (B)

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She holds her mother's hand in a crowd.
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We will plan our holiday carefully, to save money.
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I believe that most people are honest.
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If you believe that, you have a hole in your head!
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New Zealand horses often win the Melbourne Cup.
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This hot weather is tiring.
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The boys hit each other hard as they fought.
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It costs a lot of money to stay in hotels.
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Auckland has some large public hospitals.
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I hope that you will enjoy your holiday.
Answers 401 - 410 (A)
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I imagine that you swim in the sea all year round.
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My house is near the library.
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Our teacher says that her husband is a good cook.
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I believe that a good education is a human right.
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I had no idea that New Zealand was so cold in winter.
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Some of the roads are covered with ice in winter.
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Put your pens down immediately!
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I am hungry after working hard all day.
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I hurt my hands when I worked without stopping.
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He worked for hours on one mathematics problem.
Answers 411 - 420 (B)
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Some birds eat insects.
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It is impossible to guess the age of this bird.
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We use several different measuring instruments in science.
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It is important to write down measurements immediately.
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I think that some students invent their measurements.
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I would be interested to know which students do that.
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Please put away your instruments inside the cupboard.
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My grandmother calls the railway line 'an iron road'.
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On very hot days, railway lines increase in length.
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Railway lines include spaces between the lengths of iron.

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Teachers use examinations to judge students' work.
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A teacher's job includes marking examinations.
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The new students joined in the discussion.
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The teacher wrote the key words on the board.
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The students each told jokes to make us laugh.
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The teacher told us about Marco Polo's journeys.
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He kicked the ball over the line.
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The children jumped over the rope.
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You must keep yourself healthy.
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The next boat leaves for the island at 10 am.
Answers 431 - 440 (B)
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What kind of pencil is best for drawing?
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The students kissed their parents goodbye.
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Unkind words can hurt.
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Be careful with kitchen knives.
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She knows how to drive a car.
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Two people were killed on the roads today.
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King Henry the Eighth had many wives.
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He can not play because he has hurt his knee.
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We walked all the way round the lake.
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We cook our meals in the kitchen.
Answers 441 - 450 (A)
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It is against the law to cut down the big trees.
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The lazy student did not study for her examinations.
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We often play games in language lessons.
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We travelled from China to France by land.
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We tried not to laugh at her efforts.
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The last time I saw him was early in 1999.
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They found a very helpful lawyer.
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We must not be late for the examination.
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We have a number of large shirts in the shop.
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Please show the new students where the lavatories are.
Answers 451 - 460 (B)
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I know the racehorse has a white mark on one leg.
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Please measure the length of the boat on the waterline.
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Please measure the length of each leaf on this plant.
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Please lend me a ruler.
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You must learn to read music.
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My brother left school last year.
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Take me to your leader.
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She writes with her left hand.

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We will leave you now, and see you again tomorrow.

Italian leather is very smooth and soft.

Answers 461 - 470 (A)

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I have never seen him before in my life.
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I like your new shoes.
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The children lay on the grass and watched the game.
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The library will not lend him any more books.
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Our great grandfather still does some light work.
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The lesson today is about flowers of the world.
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We have to lift our feet when we dance.
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She looks like her brother.
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He found a letter in a bottle.
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Put the light on so that you can read easily.
Answers 471 - 480 (B)
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The time limit is one hour.
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The students stood in a line outside the classroom.
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Our children are doing well at the local school.
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You should drink lots of liquid if you are sick.
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The fish was too little so I threw it back in the water.
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Please listen to the news readers on television.
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They live near the school.
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I bought a loaf of fresh bread.
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She painted her lips blue.
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At university you have a list of books for each subject.
Answers 481 - 490 (A)
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The child lost his library card last week.
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She looks about eighteen, but I know she is twelve.
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Good luck with your journey!
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Look at that strange insect!
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My cousin has very long hair.
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We expect parents to love their children.
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Look for your library card in your bedroom.
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I found the card on a low shelf.
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The music is too loud.
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Look after your little sister, please.
Answers 491 - 500 (B)
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It makes me mad when you leave the door open.
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This old map does not show the new road.
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The factory manager is pleased with the new machine.
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The factory makes plastic furniture.
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The machine will help us produce stronger furniture.
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Some of the men want to produce small boats.

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Many small boats are made mainly of plastic.

He knew right from wrong, so he was not mad.
I read some interesting magazines at my friend's place.
Male insects can often smell a female at a great distance.

Answers 501 - 510 (A)

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I hope the teacher has marked our tests.
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We cooked a meal of fish, rice and vegetables.
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Did you put a question mark at the end of the question?
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Our mathematics teacher goes to all the local car races.
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The children sat on the mat and listened to the story.
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The Prince asked Cinderella to marry him.
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Tell me the meaning of this word.
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She bought some beautiful material to make a dress.
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Do you use matches to light your gas stove?
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Jack did not sell the cow at the market.
Answers 511 - 520 (B)
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The Queen sent her a message for her 100th birthday.
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The farmer mends the farm fences regularly.
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The members of our music group went to China.
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The metal shelves are quite light.
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Thousands of people went to the political meeting.
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You need to measure the length of your table.
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Older New Zealanders eat a lot of meat.
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The dressmaker needs your measurements.
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The best medicine is to laugh with friends.
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We saw the mountains in the middle of the island.
Answers 521 - 530 (A)
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My grandfather enjoys a lot of modern music.
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He walks for forty minutes every morning.
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He mixes his paints on a plate.
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His mind is as clear as when he young.
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He drinks two glasses of milk every day.
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His life is a mixture of work and play.
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He always has enough money.
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He learns from his mistakes.
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He never misses my birthday.
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He gets a surprise when he looks in the mirror.
Answers 531 - 540 (B)
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Every month my mother goes to see my grandmother.
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They go to the mosque together.
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My grandmother likes the new moon best.
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She multiplies her age by 13 to find her age in months.

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One day my grandmother will move here to live with us.

She will move in six months.
"But you have enough mouths to feed", she says.
She is still strong enough to climb a mountain.
She loves the movement of railway trains.
She will wake every morning at our place.

Answers 541 - 550 (A)

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It seems natural to enjoy familiar music.
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We play modern musical instruments.
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It is necessary to practise the music often.
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How often do you practise the music?
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In New Zealand, Labour Day is a national holiday.
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The horse won the race by a neck.
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Each nation has a national flag.
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Most people in UAE are Muslims.
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Many women take their husband's family name.
Answers 551 - 560 (B)
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Did you listen to the news this morning?
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Next week we will prepare our speeches.
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I have never touched a snake.
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In the New Year we will go to Lake Taupo.
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There are many noisy parties on New Year's Eve.
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Santa Claus brings presents the night before Christmas.
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This is a very nice meal.
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The neighbours will feed our cat while we are away.
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Our neighbours' children make a lot of noise.
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I need a quiet place to do my homework.
Answers 561 - 570 (A)
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She turned off the radio.
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We saw a number of children in the park.
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I paid my money at the office.
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He lives half a kilometre north of the school.
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The dog always obeys him.
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The officer told us to drive north.
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The horse won by a nose.
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I did not notice the wet paint.
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Now that you are here, help me move the furniture.
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She plans to become a nurse.
Answers 571 - 580 (B)
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That old man is a famous writer.
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We often eat our meals outside in summer.
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My grandfather loves oil with his bread.

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Put on your best clothes.

The door is open.
He lives on the opposite side of the street.
He wears and orange shirt and green trousers.
My opinion is the opposite of hers.
I have only one pen.
We put the school library books in order.

Answers 581 - 590 (A)

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You answered the examination paper correctly.
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Please take off your shoes outside the door.
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This medicine will stop the pain.
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The teacher painted her old boat.
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Today is an ordinary day.
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Don't let the animals out of the field.
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He bought a new pair of trousers.
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We must bring our own food to the party.
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She wears pale colours in summer.
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The book is open at page one.
Answers 591 - 600 (B)
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We will share the food at the party.
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There is a little lake in the park.
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He brought her a parcel full of books.
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Electricity passes along this wire.
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He is a patient at Auckland Hospital.
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My parents gave me a map of the city.
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Read this passage and answer the questions.
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There were fifty passengers in the plane.
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We walked along a narrow path.
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He needs to get a new part for the machine.
Answers 601 - 610 (A)
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She bought a dress pattern and some material.
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The teacher marked my test with a red pen.
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Pick up the rubbish in the garden.
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The war continued for a period of three years.
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He pays me fifteen dollars to clean his house.
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The photograph shows a wedding party.
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'Peace be with you,' said the priest.
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'And also with you,' answered the people.
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Use a sharp pencil for your drawing.
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Perhaps I will have a party, but perhaps not.
Answers 611 - 620 (B)
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She carries her books in a plastic bag.

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Put the scissors back in their place.

The picture shows a lake and some mountains.
Did Captain Cook bring pigs to New Zealand?
Those plants are poisonous.
There were piles of books on the table.
Write your answers on this piece of paper.
My father likes a rather hard pillow under his head.
The plane flew to Melbourne in three hours.
We plan to grow only white flowers in our garden.

Answers 621 - 630 (A)

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He politely helped her put her coat on.
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We need a large plate for this food.
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What is the boiling-point of water?
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What a pleasant garden you have!
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New Zealand police do not generally carry guns.
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The farmer pointed at the horses in the valley.
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They played a game of football.
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We saw a play about doctors and patients in hospital.
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The poison was clearly marked.
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I read a poem about a sunflower.
Answers 631 - 640 (B)
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If possible, I will come to your party.
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Which political party has the most votes?
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Do you understand the politics of our country?
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He poured himself a cup of tea.
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I'll post you a copy of the newsletter.
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Only the government has the power to change the law.
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Throw some more potatoes in the pot: we have visitors.
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Some crops grow well on poor land.
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Potatoes need good soil.
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They are in a difficult position without electricity.
Answers 641 - 650 (A)
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What is the price of this hat?
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Our presents do not cost more than $2.00.
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He practises his English with his friends.
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His father is the president of the local music society.
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We pray together every morning.
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She takes medicine for her high blood-pressure
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Women can be priests in our church.
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We pretend that we can not understand him.
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Everyone in the class is present today.
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The teachers prepare their lessons well.

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The school magazine is printed in Auckland.
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The children promised to be home before seven.
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I am having a problem explaining what a sentence is.
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We are very proud of our students.
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You have probably heard this song on the radio.
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The Prime Minister opened the new school.
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New Zealand's sugar is produced in Birkenhead.
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We do not walk on private land.
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I would hate to go to prison.
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The teacher described the production of steel.
Answers 661 - 670 (A)
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This park is on public land.
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The quality of your work is very high.
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Children who do not do their homework are punished.
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They say that the water from this tap is pure.
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The scientist proved that the water was pure.
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Push the door, don't pull it.
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The children quarrelled about television.
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The teacher explained the purpose of the lesson.
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We pulled the boat out of the water.
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We put our bags in the shelves.
Answers 671 - 680 (B)
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It was quiet without the children.
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I have read a quarter of this book.
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The railway does not go across the bridge.
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My friends sometimes speak too quickly.
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I tell them that it is not a race.
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How many countries have kings and queens?
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We heard the Queen's New Year speech on the radio.
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There are ten questions in this test.
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This book was quite expensive.
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The rain is heaviest in the hills.
Answers 681 - 690 (A)
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The teacher referred to page 21 in our books.
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This rainy weather should end the day after tomorrow.
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This yellow metal is real gold.
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These red flowers look beautiful and also smell very nice.
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Can you reach the blue book up on the high shelf?
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Rats like rubbish, so please clean up the garden.
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My grandmother is learning to read English.
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She is rather proud of herself.
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My grandfather is ready to learn now.

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The reason is that he now has time to go to classes.

Answers 691 - 700 (B)

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Did you remember to bring your book?
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She refuses to work in the evening.
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Our relations often visit us in the evening.
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They rested after they reached the top of the hill.
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Do not repeat your mistakes.
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Children need regular meals.
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Some people are not interested in religion.
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The children have religious lessons on Sunday.
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What is the relation between speed and distance?
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Please show respect for the old people.
Answers 701 - 710 (A)
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She is learning to ride a horse.
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I always enjoy eating at this restaurant.
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The river is too fast for us to swim.
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He always thinks that he is right.
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The most important part of this meal is the boiled rice.
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The sun rises in the east.
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Rich people can buy houses by the sea.
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Does he write with his right hand?
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We will get the examination results next week.
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The telephone rang first thing in the morning.
Answers 711 - 720 (B)
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We built our house on rock.
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The main road runs past our gate.
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The ball rolled under the bus.
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We painted our roof green.
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The tree roots have broken the path.
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My room faces west, so it is warm in the evening.
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We sat in three rows for our photograph.
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He held on to a rope round the horse's neck.
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She has a round face.
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Oil is good for rough skin.
Answers 721 - 730 (A)
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Salt can be produced from sea-water.
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He is a sadder and wiser man, now.
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The crowds left rubbish all over the park.
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Our teacher has a sailing boat.
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You could smell burning rubber when the car stopped.
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Drivers must obey the rules of the road.
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Dont try to run before you can walk!

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Our house is safe for children.

Rulers measure in millimetres and centimetres.
I have eaten a large meal and I feel really satisfied.

Answers 731 - 740 (B)

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He studies hard because he wants to be a scientist.
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Most hot countries have a dry season and a wet season.
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Her parents want her to save her wages.
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The science class uses scientific instruments.
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He saved the child from danger.
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There is sea all around New Zealand.
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General science includes biology, chemistry and physics.
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My little sister goes to primary school.
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"I can read my new book", she says.
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Somebody has been cutting wire with these scissors!
Answers 741 - 750 (A)
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Most students are quite sensible at fourteen.
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He sold his boat for more than he paid for it.
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The child sees her father every week.
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Wait a second, I'll be with you immediately.
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The plants seem to have enough water.
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The teacher sent her to the office with a message.
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The students sit in separate rows for examinations.
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This cinema has comfortable seats.
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Can you keep a secret?
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Keep the seeds of this plant for next year.
Answers 751 - 760 (B)
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The farmers shared their machines.
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The building has a roof made of sheet steel.
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The house was built on a shelf of rock.
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They shook hands when they met.
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He is seriously ill in hospital.
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This fruit has quite a sharp taste.
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The servants are paid to clean the rooms.
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My aunt made a dress with her new sewing machine.
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We rested in the shadow of a large tree.
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My friends have a tea-pot in the shape of a cow.
Answers 761 - 770 (A)
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I am sick of your noise.
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Did the thieves shoot a policeman?
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The lights shone in her eyes.
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"Go back!" he shouted.
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He ran to the door with only one shoe on.

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The child holds the sea-shell to his ear 'to hear the sea'.
That shop sells clothes at sensible prices.
His friend is very short and he is very tall.
I can show you some clothes which will fit you.
This shirt is suitable for work.

Answers 771 - 780 (B)

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She threw the ball at the side of the building.
2
We looked sadly at the sign which said 'Sold'.
3
Her little sister asked her for a drink.
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Sit down and have a cup of tea.
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She made the tea in a silver tea-pot.
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We will start with simple sentences.
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They sang their national songs.
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They have escaped from a dangerous situation.
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The child wears size eleven shoes.
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Inside the long parcel was a roll of silk cloth.
Answers 781 - 790 (A)
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I am sure the baby smiled at me.
2
It snows on the mountains in winter.
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I can smell the smoke from their rubbish fire.
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Our skin burns easily in summer.
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The baby sleeps for three hours every afternoon.
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They are learning new reading skills.
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A small dog can fit in this bag.
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That coffee smells good.
9
Look at the rain clouds in the sky.
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The old friends walked slowly along the street.
Answers 791 - 800 (B)
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I'll get that mark out with soap and water.
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The water is smooth, because there is no wind.
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First, put some soil in the flower pot.
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The snake caught the rat and ate it.
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Grandfather sometimes wishes he was young again.
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The soldier learned to shoot well.
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Grandmother likes a soft pillow on her bed.
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Our society believes that people are born equal.
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His son seems wiser than he is.
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The stairs were cut in the solid rock.
Answers 801 - 810 (A)
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"Oh sing me a song of the fish in the sea!"
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Speak to me in English, please.
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I was sorry to hear that he was sick.

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We went to the South Island in the holidays.

Can you hear the sounds of birds singing?
She will soon speak and write English well.
There is a space for you at this table.
There are special buses to the festival.
Sweet and sour foods can taste good together.
Many people think that animals do not have souls.

Answers 811 - 820 (B)

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He ran up the stairs three at a time.
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The baby can eat with a spoon, now.
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Her stamp collection includes some old Health Stamps.
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The speed limit in the city is 50 kilometres per hour.
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A square room usually feels comfortable.
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He spends his time playing cards.
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The human spirit has no limits.
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The teacher gave a short speech at the end of the term.
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Many spring flowers are yellow.
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You spelt every word correctly.
Answers 821 - 830 (A)
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The man threw a stick for the dog.
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Your driving lessons will start tomorrow.
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He puts oil on his steel knives.
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The students stood up when the visitors came in.
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The old steam-engine pulled the train.
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Take two steps to your right.
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Stay there until I tell you where to go.
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The film-star's picture was in the newspaper.
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Do not leave your bag where someone can steal it.
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Meet me at the bus station.
Answers 831 - 840 (B)
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A cow has more than one stomach.
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Tell me the story about the talking fish.
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The storm damaged some trees in the park.
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There are not many cars in our street.
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We are learning how to cook with our new stove.
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The child thinks that anybody different is strange.
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Stop worrying and do something!
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They can still remember all the old songs.
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Come straight home after school.
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You must never throw stones at people.
Answers 841 - 850 (A)
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She marked out a straight line with a long piece of string.

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I have hit my head and I feel rather stupid.

A sudden noise frightened the baby.
This house is strongly built.
This substance tastes sweet.
The successful students are now at university.
The student got up early to study.
She often studies in the library after school.
What subjects are you studying?
My father is sure that I will succeed.

Answers 851 - 860 (B)

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Do you like sugar in your coffee?
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The sun is in the north at 12 am.
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How much of the earth's surface is water?
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We swim every day in summer.
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She is suffering from a cold.
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The children smiled sweetly at the teacher.
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What a nice surprise to see you here!
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We will have the meeting at a suitable time.
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We are sure that you will both be very happy.
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You can have free swims in the sea.
Answers 861 - 870 (A)
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They asked the tall man if he could reach the moon.
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We use a tea bag in the tea pot.
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We boil the tap water when we are on holiday.
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We often eat outside, round a table in the garden.
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The children love to talk, like their parents.
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We pay a tax every time we buy something.
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Take your books back to the library.
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We had some drinks at the party, so we took a taxi.
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New Zealand has a good education system.
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This food has a strange but pleasant taste.
Answers 871 - 880 (B)
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The best man read the telegrams at the wedding.
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There was a terrible storm which damaged the crops.
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Please teach my little boy how to swim.
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Some birds make a sound like a telephone.
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The teacher spoke slowly and clearly to the class.
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The sick child had a temperature of 103 degrees.
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Our father tells us stories before we go to bed.
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He tore a hole in his trousers.
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We watched the news on television.
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Everyone is happy at the end of the term.

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Thank you for your help with my English.
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He has a really thick/thin book of jokes!
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She is practising for her driving test next Wednesday.
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Put the seat there, next to the telephone.
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My father reads lots of thin/thick books in the holidays.
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In the evening he eats his meal and then has some coffee.
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How can we teach thieves not to steal?
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We saw a large white temple on a hill.
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They are learning to think clearly.
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What is that thing in the photograph?
Answers 891 - 900 (B)
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Today I learned some new skills.
2
We were very thirsty after our long, hot walk.
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They threw the ball to each other.
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The children worked together to produce a magazine.
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She won two tickets to the cinema.
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We used two tins of fish for this meal.
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Keep the shelves tidy so that we can find things.
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They were tired after their long day at work.
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She tied her hair back from her face.
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The time is 10.30 am.
Answers 901 - 910 (A)
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She has no holes in her teeth.
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We have some very good shops in our town.
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The engineer put away her tools.
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They traded blankets for land.
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Don't touch the wet paint.
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Tomorrow I will sell my stamp collection.
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Tonight I will watch television.
8
They travelled by train from Beijing to Paris.
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We will watch television too.
10
They put a flag on top of the roof.
Answers 911 - 920 (B)
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He has grown taller and his trousers are too short.
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We can't believe that this is true.
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Don't treat me like a child.
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Tell me the truth - is my skirt too long?
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Her troubles ended, and she started to be happy.
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Please try again.
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He climbed up the tree and sat on a high branch.
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Trust me, I know what I'm doing.
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She has travelled all over the world.

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Put a small amount of the substance in a test-tube.

Answers 921 - 930 (A)

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Some people go to university when they are quite old.
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Baby birds are very ugly.
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Turn round and show us your new clothes.
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Write down some of the uses of oil.
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The usual way to travel to Australia is by plane.
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My uncle Jim is my mother's brother.
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She ran up the street to the shops.
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This is a useful tool.
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She said "Yes" but she did not understand.
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I woke up at a quarter past six this morning.
Answers 931 - 940 (B)
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Their wages have increased.
2
The USA had trouble counting the votes for President.
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Thirty-six people live in the village.
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Our vegetable garden needs lots of water.
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She has a very good voice and sings on television.
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The teachers are very pleased with our marks.
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The lake is in a valley between two mountains.
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We have two visitors from Nepal.
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Some houses have increased in value.
Answers 941 - 950 (A)
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Wait for me after the game.
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You have wasted my time.
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This house is very warm in winter.
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I can walk to school in twenty minutes.
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He wants to talk to you.
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She washes her silk clothes by hand.
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Please wake me up when you get home.
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The walls in that building are too thin.
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We are very worried about the war in the Middle East.
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He looked at the time on his watch.
Answers 951 - 960 (B)
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Which way is the wind blowing?
2
We watch the news on television every night.
3
We gave them some glasses for a wedding present.
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Please may I have a drink of water.
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This is the first week of summer.
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She is still too weak to go back to work.
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What are you going to wear to the wedding?
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This is the way I was taught to cook rice.

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In February the weather was hot for the whole month.

The waves were three metres high.

Answers 961 - 970 (A)

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Can you guess the weight of this heavy parcel?
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He is well again after his time in hospital.
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Turn west at the bottom of the hill.
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There is only one well for water in the whole village.
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We had a whole leg of meat for Christmas.
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The parcel weighs ten kilograms.
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The clothes on the line are still wet because it rained.
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White paint can stop buildings from getting too hot.
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My father's old watch has little wheels inside it.
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The children are working very well at school.
Answers 971 - 980 (B)
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She won her swimming race.
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The wind is too strong today for sailing races.
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Wellington is called the Windy City.
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The width of the door is too narrow for the big table.
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His wife taught him to speak her first language.
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We need new glass for the broken window.
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The bird pretended to have a broken wing.
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We saw some wild horses in the mountains.
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Open your mouth wide so I can look at your teeth.
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In winter we wear warm clothes.
Answers 981 - 990 (A)
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If you join these two wires, the light will go on.
2
Old people are often very wise.
3
What kind of work do you enjoy?
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Our office workers have a basketball team.
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We have some of the best horses in the world.
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The wood from these trees is easy to cut.
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Don't worry about us, we are sensible people.
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I wish I could go with you.
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You must stop work if the conditions are not safe.
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The woman wore a red dress.
Answers 991 - 1000 (B)
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You have only four wrong answers.
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Next year you will know many English words.
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Write the translation on the back of the card.
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Older people may need more time than young people.
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That is your worst mark. Work harder at that subject!
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Yellow is the colour between green and orange.

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She was sick yesterday, but she is well again today.
I have seen worse work than this!
Remember, every one of you is a writer.