A.

Multiple choice
1. Mr Wang spends a few thousand dollars yearly on the ______of his car.
a. upkeep b. keep-up c. upkeeping d. keeping-up
2. “I’m ________at the moment and cannot come over,”he said.
a. tied up b. fixed up c. closed up d. bound up
3. The reckless driver was fined for _________driving.
a. carefree b. ignorant c. negligent d. restless
4. If a night game is rained out, it
a. is called off on account of a power failure
b. is postponed on account of rain
c. is stopped because of bottles thrown by the spectators
d. takes place during the rain
5. He has a quick temper and easily ________off the candles.
a. leaps b. goes c. runs d. flies
6. The boss gave the faithful ________a wage increase.
a. inferior b. servant c. subordinate d. follower
7. The soldier asked for some _________for his gun.
a. recognition b. admonition c. ammunition d. ignition
8. That famous model has ________complexion.
a. flawless b. spotless c. restless d. hopeless
9. That bottle of medicated oil is _________for external use.
a. used b. pointed c. aimed d. meant
10.His ________goal in life is to buy a big house in town.
a. utmost b. ultimate c. top d. height
11.I was cut by a _____of glass on the floor.
a. sheaf b. section c. segment d. shard
12.The walls of that building are _______ with steel bars.
a. recollected b. reserved c. emphasized d. reinforced
13.She caught a _______ glimpse of the robber running out of the room.
a. nasty b. impetuous c. impulse d. momentary
14.Because the owner wanted a quick sale, the house went for _______only $ 30,000.
a. loose change b. a song c. loaf of bread d. a smile
15.She would do anything for her youngest son. He was the _______of her eye.
a. plum b. center c. apple d. star
16.Although she had never used a word-processor before before, she soon got the ______of it.
a. hang b. feel c. swing d. touch
17.The witch _______the princess into a toad.
a. changed b. transformed c. altered d. transferred
18.“You must return with the the treasure before the clock ____tomorrow morning.”warned the witch.
a. growls b. roars c. crows d. croaks
19.The ______of church bells means that a wedding is taking place in the village.
a. howling b. strumming c. rustling d. pealing
20.You are lead up in the garden path. It means
a. You are taking a walk with a friend
b. The garden path is winding
c. You are taken in
 d. Someone is accompanying you to the garden path
21.He drove to the side of the road when he heard the ______of sirens.
a. trembling b. hissing c. rumbling d. droning
22.The horse ________when the jockey hit with a whip.
a. brayed b. bleated c. growled d. neighed
23.Leela gave a ________of delight when she was informed that she had won the competition.
a. hoot b. squeal c. squeak d. groan

B. Word form
I. Individual sentences
1. It was going to take some deft political ______________ to save the situation. (work)
2. He was caught trying to ______________ a security guard. (person)
3. No one wants to talk to such a ________________ (know)
4. You could secure it on _____________ (lay)
5. At its ______________, the race had no clear winner. (point)
6. All samples are examined ________________ (scope)
7. Nowadays scientists use _________________ in their researches. (technique)
8. The strike has reached the _______________ (lock)
9. What a _______________ to play! (trick)
10.She was _____________ from the police force for bad conduct. (charge)
11.The bad news had a ______________ effect on the stock market. (stable)
12.He isn’t highly thought of due to his __________________ affair. (marry)
13.Jack knows how to fly a plane. He used to be a ________________ (boy)
14._____________ to Bill for an excellent idea ! (mark)
15.The council has given the ___________ to start building. (head)
16.Rita is a __________________ daughter-in-law. (duty)
17.He is the most __________________ person I know. (idiocy)
18.Unluckily, all workers escaped ____________________ (hurt)
19.Coming late so often makes others think that you are a ________________ employee. (organize)
20.She ________________ me not to go out alone at night. (cautious)
21.She was a ____________________ before she reached ________________ as a singer.
(choreograph / star)
22.His appetite is ________________ and that is why he has gained so much weight. (insatiate)
23.The barker handled and rolled the dough ________________________ (skill)
24.The _______________ product was tested and ______________ before it was put on sale. (result /
test)
25.The low wages and bad working conditions caused great __________________ among the workers.
(satisfy)
26.He lost the game because of his sheer _____________________ (care)
27.One marvels at the ________________ of the monkeys as they swing from tree to tree. (agile)
28.The atmosphere was one of ____________ and they enjoyed themselves very much. (gay)
29.The United displayed _______________ __________________ in the Gulf War. (technique /
supreme)
30.What a ______________ pair of children. They have to be watched every minute of the day.
(worry)
31.Every ____________ in any organization seeks _______________ _______________ (employ / job
/ satisfy)
32.Children are taught from ________________ to be __________ to their elders. (young / respect)
33.The doctor’s ____________ that her daughter would be well set her mind at ease. (assure)
34.The teacher’s ____________________ won the respect of her children. (partial)
35.The two brothers are very__________. Even their parents do not know how to stop their arguments.
(quarrel)

II. Paragragh 1
Crows
Crows are probably the most frequently met and easily (1) _________________ (identity)
members of the native fauna of the United States. The great number of tales, legends, and myths
about these birds indicates that people have been (2) ______________ (except) interested in them
for a long time. On the other hand, when it comes to substantive-particularly behavioral –
information, crows are less (3) ____________ (know) than many (4) ________________ (compare)
common species and for that matter, not a few quite (5) _____________ (common) ones : The
endangered California condor, to cite one obvious example. There are practical reasons for this.
Crows are notoriously poor and aggravating subjects for field research. Keen observers and
quick learners, they are astute about the intentions of other creatures, including (6) ___________
(research), and adept at avoiding them. Because they are so 7. ___________ (number), active, and
monochromatic, it is difficult to distinguish one crow from another. Bands, radio transmitters, or
other identifying devices can be attached to them, but this of course requires catching 8.
____________ (live) crows, who are among the wariest and most 9. ____________ (trap) of birds.
Technical difficulties aside, crow research is daunting because the way of these birds are also
complex and various. As preeminent 10. ______________ (general), members of this species
ingeniously exploit a great range of habitats and resources, and they can quickly adjust to changes in
their circumstances. Being so educable, individual birds have 11. _____________ (mark) different
interests and inclinations, strategies and scams. For example, one pet crow learned how to let a dog
out of its kennel by pulling the pin on the door. When the dog escaped, the bird went into the kennel
and ate its food.

III. Paragraph 2
wise / except / be / know / astronomy / nature / antique / hide / time / structure
The Great Pyramid of Giza
One of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Giza was a monument of
(1) _________________ and prophecy built as a tomb for Pharaoh Cheops in 2720 B.C. Despite its
(2) _____________, certain aspects of its construction make it one of the truly great wonders of the
world. The thirteen-acre structure near the Nile river is a solid mass of stone blocks covered with
limestone. Inside are the number of (3) ______________ passageways and the burial chamber for the
pharaoh. It is the largest single structure in the world. The four sides of the pyramid are aligned
almost exactly on true north, south, east and west- an incredible engineering feat. The ancient
Egyptians were based on (4) ______________ observations.
Explorations and detailed examinations of the base of the structure reveal many interesting
lines. Further scientific study indicates that these represent a type of (5) _____________ of events-
past, present, and future. Many of the events have been interpreted and found to coincide with (6)
 _______________ facts of the past. Others are prophesized for future generations and are currently
under investigation. Many believe that pyramids have (7) ______________ powers and this one is no
(8) _____________ Some researchers even associate it with extraterrestrial being of the ancient past.
Was the (9) ____________ made by ordinary (10) __________, or one built by a race far
superior to any known today?

C. Rewrite, keeping the same meaning

1. Max and Weber didn’t share their opinions on some important issues. (company)
→ Max ___________________________________ on some important issues.
2. I will be very worried about these kids. (death)
→ These kids ____________________________________me.
3. Mary passed the exam with very high grade. (colors)
→ Mary __________________________________
4. I don’t like this scheme because it is too risky.
→ The risks __________________________________________liking.
5. Don’t’ get off the bus until it stops completely.
→ Don’t get off _____________________________________stop.
6. On our way, the car suddenly stopped.
→ The car gave ________________________________on our way.
7. The managing director has the right to give such important posts to anyone he likes.
→ Such important posts are in ___________________________________the managing director.
8. The plane was about to land. (height)
→ The plane was ______________________________________for landing.
9. I am not sure but I will try to fix it tonight.
→ I will have ________________________________it tonight.
10.She was ready to seize such a big chance.
→ That was __________________________________hands.
11.Don’t let yourself be persuaded by him.
→ Stand ______________________________of what he says.
12.We were determined to carry on despite the harder rain. (teeth)
→ It started ______________________________________________________on.
13.He shouldn’t have been working so hard on that job.
→ He made ___________________________________that job.
14.Jane is very good at sewing.
→ Jane has ____________________________sewing.
15.We were too far from her to hear anything. (out of)
→ She ____________________________________________
16.Some funny stories from the chairman at the beginning of the party made people more relaxed.
→ To break ____________________________________________some funny stories.
17.Three or four occupants can stay with the same weekly rent.(of)
→ The weekly rent ________________________________________three or four occupants
18.She couldn’t go to work for several weeks because of her illness.
→ Her illness kept ______________________________________several weeks.
19.He had researched further before he rewrote this book. (light)
→ He rewrote ________________________________________
20.The plans for a new warehouse continue to be done hurriedly by the company.
→ The company is __________________________________for a new warehouse.
 D. Preposition and adverb particle
1. I wish you wouldn’t butt ________, Charles, I’m trying to talk to your father.
2. When my grand mother died, I came _________ a lot of money.
3. Some people are so nervous that they pass ________ at the sight of blood.
4. When you know that something bad is going to happen, and you warn someone about it, we say
that you tip him _________
5. “I thought you liked country and western music.”
“Well, I used to, but I’ve really gone ________ it lately.”
6. You should try to cooperate with that organization ________ every way.
7. They forced us __________ a ridiculous position by arguing about the matter.
8. You shouldn’t really boast ________ your success ______ other people.
9. The new employees are slow workers, but they will catch ________ as they learn more.
10. A number of them were brought before him and he was asked to picked ______ the one who had
robbed him.
11. After surfing all day, I was completely wiped __________
12. Old Mr. Brown’s condition looks very serious and it is doubtful if he will pull _________
13. He was so mean that he couldn’t bear to part __ the smallest sum of money for the charity
appeal.
14. The completion of the new Town Hall has been held ______ owing to strikes.
15. When he found that the police had spotted him, the man made __ the exit as quickly as possible.
16. He has the pleasure of spending money __________ proxy.
17. If he loses consciousness, give him a sip of brandy to bring him ___________
18. He pretended to be an Englishman, but his foreign accent gave him __________
19. Hardly had the van turned the corner when one of the back wheels came ________
20. A washing machine of this type will certainly stand up ________ normal domestic use.

E. Gap fill
I. Paragraph 1
Football in Brazil
The experience of going to a football match in Brazil is something which even people who are
not (1) ____________ of the game will really enjoy. You watch the big event together with
thousands of screaming football enthusiasts (2) _______________ by the beating of drums and
waving of flags. It’s not (3) _____________ that the football is great, there is a deep and genuine
love for the game which is noted (4) _____________ the way that rival fans join peacefully together.
In addition to this Brazil has the most beautiful stadiums in the world.
There is powerful rivalry between teams throughout Brazil and even (5) ______________
provincial centers frequently have football grounds which are (6) ___________ up to international
standards. It won’t cost you a (7) ____________ to get to see a game and the stadiums are not
usually full, so it is quite easy to get a ticket at the gate, instead of having to pay in (8)
____________
Football is an almost (9) ______________ activity in much of Latin America and although
many of the major teams in cities (10) ____________ Rio and Sao Paolo have some (11)
____________ players imported from Europe there are plenty of (12) ____________ stars and
certainly enough to provide some very exciting football.

II. Paragraph 2
 Habitat changes
Over a period of time, many habitats change with respect to the types of plants and animals that
live (1) ______________ This change is known as succession. Succession occurs because plants and
animals cause a change in the environment in (2) ____________ they live. The first weeds and
grasses that appear on a bare field, for example, change the environment by shielding the soil from
the direct (3) ______________ As these plants spread, the ground surface becomes cooler and
moisture than it was (4) ______________ Thus, the environment at the ground surface has been
changed. The new surface conditions favor the sprouting of shrubs. As shrubs grow, they (5)
____________ the grasses by preventing light from reaching them and also build up the soil in the
area. In addition, they attract animals that (6) __________ enhance the soil. Pine seedlings soon take
hold and as they grow, they in (7) ____________ shade out the shrubs. They are not able to shade
out oak and hickory seedlings, however; they have found the forest floor (8) ____________ These
seedlings grow into large trees that eventually shade out the pines.

III. Paragraph 3
Wild animals
Unlikely as it may seem, there has now been expert confirmation that wild pumas and lynxes
are at (1) ___________ in parts of Britain, rather than being the figments of some wild imaginations.
Previous sightings of (2) ____________ large jungle cats had been put down to exaggeration. After
all, the argument went, some people are prone to (3) ______________ flying saucers and Loch Ness
monsters particularly when under the influence of one drink (4) ____________ many. Some
newspapers were suspected of having made (5) ____________ stones such as that of the Beast of
Exmoor, an animal which is (6) ______________ for the deaths of hundreds of sheep over the past
ten years. But experts have now (7) _______________ up with proof that such stories were in earnest
after all. The animals are in all likelihood pets which have escaped from small zoos, or (8)
_____________ abandoned by their owners. Because the keeping of such animals is severely
restricted under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act of 1976, owners of unlicensed animals might not
report as escape for fear of (9) ______________. Britain’s only surviving native feline species, the
wild cat, is confined to Scotland. After examining hair samples, experts now say that the Beast of
Exmoor in the South of England is beyond the shadow of a doubt a puma of lynx, both of (10)
___________ animals are normally native to the Middle East and Asia.

F. Mistake correction
I. Find and correct five mistakes in the passage
Running
In ancient Greece running had a special importance at the opening event of the Olympics and
was a part of all public games. Successful runners were held in great respect and received the biggest
rewards. Running is a natural activity, and as well as events like the marathon that require very
special preparation, it is also a central part of any other sports like football and tennis. If athletes are
skillful, they can use opportunities to save vital seconds and increase their lead to other competitors.
Regular running helps general health and fitness, sharpening the senses and improving the efficiency
of the heart and lungs. It can also improve stamina and general strength.

II. Find and correct ten mistakes in the passage

Fury on the 22
 You can imagine how frustrated Tracy Lewis (24) of Linton felt after a seven-five minute wait
for the delay number 22 bus last Monday morning. Her frustration turned over anger, however, when
she offered the driver a ten-pound note for her three-pound return fare to the city center. “Sorry,”he
said, “I’m not allowed to take change.”
The new rule, which came into force last week, meant that passengers will have to have the
correct money and/or buy a ticket before boarding the bus.
“I was furious,”said Tracy, “no one of the other passengers had change because they’d all been
caught out in the same way. The bus company should let us know about this in advance.”Tracy, in
desperation, eventually gave the bus driver the ten-pound note, even though she got no change “I
can’t afford to do that everyday!”She commented, “but I have to go to work.”
The local bus company has now apologized for not giving due notice of the new policy but a
spokesman said : “It’s only like a vending machine – you just have to make sure you have the right
money before you leave home. It should make much easier for the buses to run on time if the drivers
don’t have to worry for giving change.”