1. This house is so old now.

When it rains, the windows leak and the roof needs to be replaced
soon. , we love it and would never move to another.
a. nevertheless
b. although
c. though
d. despite

2. You can't ignore this problem any longer. You have to with it so we can go on with the
plan.
a. deal
b. do
c. solve
d. beat

3. I don't like watching soap operas and films on TV. I prefer documentaries with people
talking about their lives.
a. reality
b. real
c. authentic
d. genuine

4. Has someone moved the drinks the table while I was gone? I'm sure that glass in front
of Peter was mine.
a. off
b. along
c. around
d. on

5. We couldn't find the hotel and it was getting dark we got out a map and studied it
carefully.
a. so
b. and
c. but
d. if

6. Well, according to the timetable, a bus should be along in two minutes. But I wouldn't
be surprised if we had to wait another half an hour!
a. less
b. below
c. about
d. round
7. Martin Jones, as the Gentle Bank Robber during his three-year reign, was jailed for 25
years today at the Central Court.
a. named
b. reputed
c. called
d. known

8. I was born about 30km Rome but have always lived in Great Britain.
a. from
b. to
c. far
d. near
1. Don't wash that sweater in hot water, it will shrink.

a. unless

b. if

c. moreover

d. otherwise

2. the vacation, we had the most wonderful weather imaginable. Sunshine all

the way!

a. along

b. throughout

c. moreover

d. all in all

3. Police arrested a man late last night in connection with the murder. Police expect to

charge the later this morning.

a. guilty

b. suspect

c. condemned

d. arrested

4. Right, Mrs. Jones. Take these pills twice a day and if the problem more

serious, come back and pay me a visit.

a. goes

b. becomes

c. turns

d. develops
5. When each group of tourists have paid the entrance fee, them with a picnic

hamper and two parasols.

a. provide

b. give

c. lend

d. give out

6. You are the only person in this company who access to both the staff phone

list and the bank information of every employee. Please remember it is a huge

responsibility.

a. has

b. takes

c. opens

d. sees

7. We all just looked at the bill and then realised that wasn't even included! So

we had to pay another 15% on top of that! I am never going back to that restaurant.

a. services

b. serving

c. serves

d. service

8. We got home to find the children down the marble hallway in their socks.

a. sliding

b. skidding

c. falling

d. crashing
1. It was in the 19th Century that scientists began to realise that
monkeys and apes were relatives of man.
a. remote
b. distant
c. far
d. vague

2. Overall, six universities have accepted my application but I

to go to Chicago because my aunt and uncle live there.
a. select
b. prefer
c. like
d. enjoy

3. The of the coastal areas in these parts were called "Myami"

but the tribes died out around 600 years ago as European explorers
moved into the area.
a. tenants
b. inhabitants
c. constituents
d. citizens

4. He's taken my bag! Just when you need a policeman, there isn't a
single one in !
a. vision
b. sight
c. reach
d. existence

5. Christmas Day on a Sunday this year.

a. comes
b. becomes
c. falls
d. places

6. My original was not to cut jobs but only to reduce

expenditure in the company.
a. direction
b. view
c. aim
d. destination

7. Why are you blaming your sister? In my opinion, you are to

blame for this accident!
a. strongly
b. dominantly
c. entirely
d. freely

8. You should advantage of our special offer while we have it,

Mrs. Foulkes.
a. get
b. take
c. hold
d. have
1. Inspector Grant visited the suspect's house on three occasions and on
the third a remarkable discovery.
a. did
b. found
c. took
d. made

2. By studying fossils, many things can be learnt including even the

events that to the animal's death.
a. caused
b. went
c. led
d. influenced

3. To up, what we would like to see is a more aggressive

policing in the area and more attention given to the victims of crime...and
less to the criminals!
a. add
b. sum
c. total
d. figure

4. My uncle has a large greenhouse in his garden which he uses

to tropical fruit.
a. grow
b. rear
c. breed
d. raise

5. If we want to get to Chicago by sunset, it having to leave at

dawn tomorrow.
a. intends
b. means
c. wants
d. needs

6. It will be hard to find the area of land to build a factory such

as this.
a. obliged
b. required
c. meant
d. designed

7. I like my part time job but I would like all the advantages of having a
full-time contract, a company car and a good vacation
package.
a. such
b. example
c. like
d. containing

8. Be careful swimming Jason. The water here gets very

suddenly.
a. profound
b. deep
c. wide
d. high
1. Don't waste time looking a cheap hotel when you arrive.
They are all about the same price.
a. at
b. by
c. for
d. on

2. The man was questioned by the police after acting in a(n)

way outside the bank.
a. suspicious
b. faulty
c. dishonest
d. unfriendly

3. Sharon never stops telling us how wonderful she is. She can be a
little .
a. selfish
b. arrogant
c. sensible
d. silly

4. If you all the lessons on the course, you get a certificate

anyway.
a. go
b. frequent
c. attend
d. assist

5. Although they tried to put the fire for nearly two hours,
eventually the firefighters had to give up.
a. out
b. off
c. away
d. on

6. It's absolutely tonight so make sure you wear both your

gloves and your heavy coat.
a. mild
b. cold
c. freezing
d. chilly

7. Your behavior today will have serious for your future

promotion chances.
a. warnings
b. predictions
c. consequences
d. results

8. How can you deny the allegations Mrs. Penney? people saw
you leave the store without paying.
a. several
b. few
c. some of
d. any