ENGLISH PRACTICE TEST 1

Course; 9 C - Feretco
I. Choose the best answer for each question
1.

We have been informed that _____ animals at the zoo are starving to death
a. most of
b. most all
c. almost the
d. most of the
2.
_________ he speaks !
a. How fluently
b. What fluently
c. How fluent
d. What fluent
3.
He directed that no one _________ eat before sunset.
a. must
b. should
c. would
d. could
4.
Traveling by air is not cheap . _________ is it interesting.
a. Either
b. Neither
c. And
d. Also
5.
She asked for _________ these apples.
a. some more
b. any more
c. some more of
d. any more of
6.
Tony __________ speak French very well.
a. is able
b. can to
c. can be able to
d. can
7.
Wait _________: Im finishing the letter.
a. a minute
b. one minute
c. the minute
d. minute
8.
When did you go to work?
As soon as they came in, we _____ to work.
a. went
b. were going
c. had gone
d. go
9.
The ________ made by the ancient Greeks ________ decorated.
a. pottery / was beautiful
b. pottery / was beautifully
c. potteries / were beautiful
d. potteries / were beautifully
10.
I know you wont mind sitting by Peter ____________ ?
a. do I
b. dont I
c. will you
d. wont you
II. Give the correct form of word given

11. If you want to stay ________, you should take plenty of exercise.
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( HEALTH )
The _______ has caused many so called man made disasters. ( FOREST )
We all think what a _________ player Pele is.
( SKILL )
The young girls fine performance was completely ________. ( EXPECT)
The key to success is _______: you have to believe in yourself. ( CONFIDE )
It was _______ of you to criticize him in front of his friends.
( SENSE )
The boss disregarded him as hes always making ___ suggestions.
( HELP )
The boy was violent and his parents found him ________.
( MANAGE )
The talks were ______. We didnt reach agreement on anything. ( PRODUCE )
Watching the animals come to drink was totally ___________. ( ABSORB )
III. Find a suitable word for each sentence
Many people (21) ................. serious sickness when travelling by road, sea or air. It is usually (22) .................
by the balance mechanism of the car. Most children grow out of car sickness. It is important to distract the
(23) ................. who is suffering. You should try not to mention the possibility of being sick. Its a good idea to
(24) ................. lots of games, toys and books on the journey. (25) ................. sure the children can see out of the
windows and remember to keep the window open slightly. (26) ................. air helps. Stop the car frequently and
(27) ................. the children walk about. There are several anti sickness (28) ................. but I wouldnt advise
you to use them (29) ................. consulting your doctor. When taking a child out in a motor car you should
(30) ................. not to mention the possibility of being sick.....
III. Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given without changing their meaning ( from 41 to 50 )
31. Would you mind not smoking in here ?
Id rather ...............................................................................................................
32. It is your duty to obey him
You are ..................................................................................................................
33. Youd better go to the doctor if youve got a pain in your back, Ann!, Henry said.
Henry suggested ....................................................................................................
34. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
I have never ............................................................................................................
35. I wasnt in my office yesterday, so you must have spoken to my assistant.
I wasnt in my office yesterday, so it ......................................................................
36. The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him.

The film star avoided ...............................................................................................

37. I felt that it had been a mistake to write the letter.
I regretted ..................................................................................................................
38. If I were you, I would not come here today, she said to me.
She said that ..............................................................................................................
39. Peter is a better mechanic than Jim.
Jim .............................................................................................................................
40. The tea was so bad that we couldnt drink it.
It ................................................................................................................................
VII. Use the given words to write a complete sentence. Words can be changed or added but not omitted.
41. If / you / invite / someones house / America / dinner / you / bring / gift / bunch / flowers / box / chocolates.
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42. If / give / your host / wrap gift / he or she / open / front / you.
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43. Open / present / front / gift giver / consider / polite.
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44. show / the host / excited / receive / gift / want / show / appreciation / you / immediately.
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45. Even if / not like / he or she / tell / white lie / say / how much / like / gift / prevent / guests / feel bad.
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46. If / host / ask / you / arrive / particular time / should not / arrive / on time.
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47. This / because / host / not ready.
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48. As / guest / you / want / ask / host or hostess / there / you / can do / help / the kitchen.
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49. In / cases / gesture / important / than / actually / help.
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50. You / may / want/ take / friends / out / dinner / the end / your stay/ but / it / not / expect / you / do so.
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