test for yourself

Test for Yourself
I. Choose the best answer that best completes each sentence.
1. It was the most interesting film I __________.
a. never saw b. have ever seen c. had ever seen d. ever saw
2. When I arrived home my father wasn’t there. He ________ out.
a. went b. has gone c. had gone d. was going
3. Those villagers are very __________to visitors.
a. hospitable b. hospitably hospitability d. hospitabilities
4. When the boss _______, the meeting ________ .
a. arrived/ has been beginning b. arrived/ has begun
c. was arriving/ had begun d. arrived/ had begun
5. The children seem to be totally capable working by themselves.
a. on b. of c. in d. for
6. Friendship is a two- sided , it lives by give- and- take.
a. affair b. event c. aspect d. feature
7. Unselfishness is the very essence of friendship.
a. romantic part b. important part c. difficult part d. interesting part
8. She found it difficult to get with new friends.
a. acquaint b. acquainted c. acquaintance d. acquaints
9. My friend often shows her whenever I have troubles.
a. sympathy b. sympathize c. sympathetic d. sympathetically
10. He does not know much about the project but he is very .
a. enthusiastic b. enthusiast c. enthusiasm d. enthusiastically
11. Daisy is so . She only cares about herself, not about other people.
a. helpful b. selfish c. loyal d. talkative
12. She is s not determined and often changes her ideas. What a / an girl she is!
a. uncertain b. mutual c. suspicious d. changeable
13. Two friend should be loyal each other.
a. on b. with c. over d. to
14. we had an interesting journey. Accommodation is free and all we had to pay……… was meals.
a. of b. for c. to d. back
15. My close friend is often concerned all problem that I mention.
a. over b. with c. above d. into
16. friend in need is friend indeed.
a. a/ a b. on / for c. for / of d. with / in
17. Instead of buying a new pair of shoes, I had my old ones .
a. repair b. to repair c. repairing d. repaired
18. It’s possible a train across Canada.
a. take b. to take c. taking d. to be taken.
19. Now that we’ve finished painting the house, there is nothing left .
a. to do b. for doing c. to be done d. for being
20. Does he tell you how he is getting ________ his new friends?
a. on with b. on of c. away with d. out of
21. There is no truth in the ________ that Margaret has lost her job.
a. rumor b. case c. instance d. news

22. Before we leave, let’s have Shelley a map for us so we won’t get lost.
a. draw b. to draw c. drawing d. drawn
23. I was delighted my old friends again.
a. to see b. seeing c. seen d. to be seen
24. I can make myself pretty well in English.
a. understand b. to understand c. understanding d. understood
25. He finds it lasting friendships.
a. difficult to make c. difficulty in making
b. is difficult to make d. difficult making
26. You any friends if you talking like that.
a. will win/ carry on c. won’t win/ carry on
b. wouldn’t win/ carried on d. would have won/ had carried on
27. The aim of the culture festival is friendship between the two countries.
a. promote b. promoting c. to promote d. being promoted
28. …………good ice cream, you need to use a lot of cream.
a. Make b. Making c. To make d. For making
29. The skiers would rather through the mountains than go by train.
a. to travel on train b. traveled by train c. travel by train d. traveling by the train
30. If we leave now for our trip, we can drive half the distance before we stop lunch.
a. a. having b. to have c. having had d. for having
31. The exam is coming so the teachers make their students a lot.
a. a. study b. to study c. studying d. studied
32. Alan took a photograph of Sandra while she __________ .
a. a. didn’t look b. wasn’t looking c. hasn’t looked d. hadn’t looked
33. Neither my friends nor I ________ particularly interested in the training course next month.
a. are b. am c. be d. being
34. It's time you ________ harder for the next exam.
a. work b. are working c. worked d. have worked
35. Helen often reads a newspaper while she ______ for the bus.
a. a. waits b. is waiting c. was waiting d. has waited
36. Whispers can never influence good friends.
a. Have affect on c. get acquainted with
b. Show a sympathy d. be mutual trust
37. When she _______, the match _________.
a. had arrived / started c. had arrived / had already started
b. arrived / already started d. arrived / had already started
38. I _________ you the work to do again because you _______ it badly.
a. gave / did b. gave / have done c. gave / done d. gave / had done
39. Ted ________ the match although he _________ before.
a. won / hadn't practiced c. didn't win / didn't practice
b. won / didn't practice d. won / not practice
40. A friend of mine phoned _______ me to a party.
a. for invite b. inviting c. to invite d. for inviting
41. I couldn't find John at the party last night. If we ___ him, we’d have been very happy.
a. would meet b. met c. had met d. have met
42. Let's have a party to celebrate our third successive win, ________?
a. don't we b. do we c. will we d. shall we
43. My parents wouldn't _______ to the party.
a. allow me go b. allow me to go c. allow me going d. allow to go
44. They held a concert to mark the _______ of Mozart's death.
a. occasion b. anniversary c. situation d. remembrance
45. They _______ a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates.
a. made b. had c. served d. took
46. He tried his best to make his birthday party more _______ .
a. enjoyed b. enjoying c. enjoyment d. enjoyable
47. Are you sure you told me about the party? I don't recall _______ about it.
a. having told b. to have told c. having been told d. to have been told
48. I meant to get up early but I forgot _______ up my alarm clock.
a. wind b. to wind c. wind d. wound
49. These anniversaries mark the milestones of a happy and lasting relationship between married couples.
a. signs b. achievements c. landmarks d. progresses
50. Rosa and Luis are happy to be ________ for their golden anniversary.
a. about b. around c. thorough d. together
51. If only he ____ some help with the work instead of trying to do it alone!
a. will accept b. would accept c. may accept d. were accept
52. ________ the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting involved.
a. If I realized b. Had I realized
c. Unless I realized d. When I had realized
II. Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
1. I'm delighted hearing that you have made much progress in your study recently.
A B C D
2. She said the letter was personal and wouldn't let me to reach it.
A B C D
3. It's impossible for me being there before 8.00 p.m.
A B C D
4. According with Gardner, it is motivation that plays an important role in his success.
A B C D
5. Many of the stories are based at rumor.
A B C D
III. READING:
If you are invited to an American friend’s home for dinner, remember these general rules for polite behavior. First of all, arrive approximately on time but not early. Americans expect promptness. It will be all right to be 10 or 15 minutes late, but not 45 minutes late. When you are invited to someone’s home for meal, it is polite to bring a small gift. Flowers and candy are always appropriate. If you have something attractive made in your country, your host or hostess will certainly enjoy receiving that gift. What will you do if you are served some food that you cannot eat or you do not like? Do not make a fuss about it. Simply eat what you can and hope that no one notices it. Be sure to compliment the cook on the food that you are enjoying. Do not leave immediately after dinner, but do not overstay your welcome, either. The next day, call or write a thank-you note to say how much you enjoyed the evening.
1. If you are invited to an American friend’s home, ……………………….
A. punctuality is appreciated
B. you should go late a bit
C. politeness is not necessary
D. you should be late at least 45 minutes.
2.When you come to someone’s house for dinner,……………………..
A. do not care about gifts
B. bring a lot of gifts
C. bring some flowers, candy, or something made in your native country
D. you should never offer any gift
3.If there is some food that you cannot eat, …………………..
A. make a fuss about it B. ask the host to cook you another dish
C. do not make a fuss about it D. do not eat anything
4.Which sentence is NOT true ?
A. You should not compliment the cook on the food.
B. You should not overstay.
C. You should not make someone notice that you do not like the food.
D. You should not leave immediately after the dinner.
5.The next day, ………………………
A. you needn’t say thank-you B. remember to thank to host for the dinner
C. say nothing to the host D..invite the host to your house
IV. Join or rewrite the sentences below, keeping their meaning unchanged.
1. Taking the job will mean moving to Paris.
If I………………………………………………………………..
2. She’s never on time.
I’ve never know her………………………………………………
3. Why don’t you try honey instead of sugar?
It might be good idea……………………………………………….
4. I have to fill in this job application form. Can you help me?
Can you……………………………………………………………….
5. You wouldn’t know where the Hilton Hotel is, would you?
Do you happen………………………………………………………..
6. You’ll get over all these problems. I can help you.
I can…………………………………… ………………………………
7. “Go on Jack, apply for the job’, sad Sally.
Sally encouraged………………………………………………………..
8. People know him to be a very generous man.
He is known……………………………………………………………
9. ‘Shall I carry that bag for you, John?’ said Pauline.
Pauline offered………………………………………………………….
10. He’s a ruthless man. He is known for that.
He’s known…………………………………………………………….
11. I’m sorry I didn’t go to university.
I regret…………………………………………………………………
12. Parking is not permitted here.
You are allowed…………………………………………………………
Complete each of the sentences with an appropriate preposition.
1. We are having a big party………. our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary.
2. It's Jane's farewell party………… Friday night.
3. He blew ………..all 60 candles ……….. his birthday cake.
4. We don't know what to give Dad …………Christmas.
5. People usually give cards and gift ………….the anniversary couple.
6. If you carry ………… spending money like that, you'll end………… in debt.
7. We've invited all the neighbors ……… our party.
8. He bought her a diamond ring………… their tenth wedding anniversary.
9. The whole family showed ……………for our anniversary celebration.
10. He pointed ………. the dog when it ran ………… them.
11. Are you interested ……….. practicing speaking English?
12. The fire started in the kitchen because she forgot to turn the light …………...
13. My parents gave me a bicycle ……….. my birthday.
14. She got ……….the bus and sit …………next …………. an old man.
15. She showed her new toy ………….. her friends.
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first.
1. We expect the government to propose changes to the taxation system.
Changes to the taxation system ……………………………………….
2. He couldn't play well in the last match because of his injured knee.
His injured knee made ……………………………………….
3. You can try to get Jim to lend you his car, but you won't succeed.
There's no point ……………………………………….
4. Supermarkets started to sell fresh pasta only in 1990s.
Fresh pasta ……………………………………….
5. He wished he had invited her to his birthday party.
He regretted ………………………………………………
Mastering a second language takes time and patience.
It …………………………………………………………..
6. I prefer having dinner at home to going out for dinner.
I'd rather…………………………………………………….
7. After four years abroad, Mr. Brown returned home as an excellent engineer.
After Mr. Brown ……………………………………….
8. It won't be difficult to get a ticket for the game.
You won't have any ………………………………………
9. Driving on the left is strange and difficult for Americans.
Americans aren't ……………………………………….