I. Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
Write your answer (A, B, C or D) in the space provided on the right. (10 pts)
1. The colour of your T-shirt _____ well with your jeans.
A. suits B. matches C. goes D. fits
2. After considering the advantages and disadvantages of the trip, Mr Smith revised his _____.
A. itinerary B. list C. agenda D. plan
3. They have spent a large part of their _____ on advertising.
A. budget B. costs C. expenses D. account
4. If doctors could discover the _____ for cancer, they could save millions of people's lives.
A. success B. reason C. remedy D. effect
5. English is regarded as an effective _____ of international communication.
A. method B. solution C. result D. medium
6. You should make exercise a part of your daily _____. It’s good for your health.
A. regularity B. chore C. routine D. frequency
7. _____ the stormy weather, the ship would have reached its destination on time.
A. In case of B. In spite of C. Because of D. But for
8. Many people like the slow _______ of life in the countryside.
A. step B. pace C. speed D. space
9. You can use my telephone _____ you pay for the calls you make.
A. as long as B. although C. however D. whereas
10. Many species of rare animals have already become _____.
A. disappeared B. dangerous C. extinct D. decayed
11. It is a very famous play, so you should _____ your seat well in advance.
A. telephone B. manage C. purchase D. book
12. There is _____ food left but not enough for everyone.
A. little B. a little C. few D. a few
13. There’s _____ to be frightened of the dog; it’s quite harmless.
A. no fear B. no need C. no doubt D. no longer
14. It was raining _____ when we started our journey.
A. pigs and cows B. cats and dogs C. fish and crabs D. monkeys and tigers
15. “Who is your brother?” – “Oh, ______.”
A. he’s the boy wearing a white T-shirt B. he’s the boy worn a white T-shirt
C. he’s the boy is wearing a white T-shirt D. he’s the boy is worn a white T-shirt
16. An intelligent life _____ on other planets.
A. is likely to be discovered B. is unlikely to be discovered
C. likely to be discovered D. unlikely to be discovered
17. _____, the results couldn't be better.
A. No matter what he tried hard B. No matter how hard he tried
C. Although very hard he tried D. Despite how hard he tried
18. _____ that he was born.
A. It was in this town B. In this town
C. This town was D. In this town it was
19. _____ you study for the exam, _____ you will do it.
A. The hardest / the best B. The more hard / the more good
C. The more / the much D. The harder / the better
20. Tom: Which is more importance, luck or effort?
Linda: I think that luck is _____ effort.
A. on the same importance as B. the same importance as
C. of the same importance as D. as the same importance as
Choose the one underlined part in each sentence that is not correct.
Write your answer (A, B, C, or D) in the space given on the right. (5 pts)
1. The video disc has the capacity to store thousand of visual images.
A B C D
2. Originate in Ethiopia, coffee was drunk in the Arab world before it came to Europe in the 17th century.
A B C D
3. He didn't say he will bring the books tomorrow, did he?
A B C D
4. The three nations have been quarrelling between themselves for many years.
A B C D
5. The Benson company is now using their influence to persuade people to buy larger fridges.
A B C D
6. Ginger is three time as hot as cumin, but not as hot as chili powder.
A B C D
7. Children will walk at about the same age whether or no they are taught by their parents.
A B C D
8. She always speaks English to her boss meanwhile she is in the office.
A B C D
9. Alike bears, the giant panda of China has a clumsy manner of walking.
A B C D
10. The Barber of Seville is a famous opera who main character was a barber named Figaro.
A B C D