Test 1 Part 1: Phonetics

1. A. Meat B. Eat C. Each D. Bread

2. A. Hurt B. Further C. Sure D. Burn

3. A. Round B. Noun C. Found D. Rough

4. A. Thank B. That C. Think D. Thing

5. A. Noticed B. Booked C. Stopped D. Provided

6. A. Apple B. Butter C. Mother D. Advance

7. A. Ordinary B. Massage C. Adventure D. Addition

8. A. Preservation B. Aspiration C. Miraculous D. Graduation

9. A. Manage B. Moustache C. Maintain D. Arrive

10. A. Protection B. Referee C. Dictation D. Increasing

11. John is ... soccer magazines.

A. interested B. interesting C. interested in D. interest in

12. I like the job better than Bob....

A. did B. do C. has done D. done

13. I'll give you another hour....

A. making your mind up B. making up your mind

C. make up your mind D. to make up your mind

14. "Have you had enough to eat?" "I'd like ..., please".

A. another B. one more C. some more D. any more

15. The woman was ... someone might recognize her.

A. afraid of B. afraid about C. afraid for D. afraid that

16. The organization ... 25 years ago.

A. found B. founded C. was found D. was founded

17. I wish I ... with Ann.

A. am B. was C. were D. would be

18. Turn off all the lights when....

A. you leave B. you will leave C. you will leave left D. you had left

19. Until last year, "Mary Lester" was the largest ship that....

A. was ever built B. has ever built C. has ever been built D. had ever been built

20. We lived there ... ten years.

A. for B. during C. since D. while

21. My grandfather ... of heart failure in his sixties.

A. dead B. died C. was died D. was dead

22. I don't especially care ... those types of movies.

A. by B. to C. for D. with

23. ... me for a few minutes?

A. Would you to help B. Would you helping

C. Would you mind to help D. Would you mind helping

24. ... to the beach on the weekend.

A. Let's go B. Let's going C. Let's went D. Let's to go

25. Your taste in movies is very different ... mine.

A. from B. to C. with D. as

Which sentence expresses the same idea as the given one?

26. I haven't been to London since I left my college

A. I went to London when I left my college

B. The last time I went to London was when I left my college.

C. I have just been to London

D. I have been to London to visit my college.

27. The journey to Bristol took six hours.

A. It was a six-hour journey to Bristol B. It was a six-hours journey

C. The journey to Bristol was short D. It was six-hour journey to Bristol

28. Mr. Smith is not as keen on gardening as he used to be.

A. Mr. Smith is very keen on gardening

B. Mr. Smith used to be keener on gardening

C. Mr. Smith likes gardening

D. Mr. Smith didn’t use to do the gardening

29. "Can I borrow your car, Helen?" said Mary.

A. Mary asked Helen if she can borrow her car.

B. Mary asked Helen if she could borrow her car

C. Mary asked Helen she can borrow her car.

D. Mary asked Helen she could borrow her car.

30. I didn’t tried hard, so I didn’t succeed

A. If I tried hard, I would succeed B. If I had tried hard, I would succeed

C. If I tried hard, I would have succeeded D. If I had tried hard, I would have succeeded

31. The reason why (A) he's not feeling very well (B) is simple - (C) he's are too much (D) as usual.

32. I (A) can't coming out this evening (B) I'm afraid because I (C) have too many jobs (D) to do in the house.

33. (A) It seems to me that she was perfectly correct and I think it's (B) not fare of you (C) to say that she (D) has behaved badly.

34. When (A) you are arriving at the station, (B) give me a ring and then (C) I'll come and fetch you (D) in my car.

35. Today (A) it seems to me that in (B) all kinds of ways nobody cares (C) no more if you want (D) to make a complaint.

Brighton is the largest seaside resort in the south-east of England. At first the town was a fishing village and did not become popular until about 1800. Rich people began to visit Brighton in large numbers and when King George IV decided to build a house there, it became very fashionable. The King continued to visit it until 1827, but Queen Victoria did not like the house. It is open to the public every day and there is a special exhibition there in the summer.

Brighton offers all kinds of entertainment, from concerts and plays in the Theatre to local attractions like the Aquarium.

The area of old houses known as The Lanes is a very attractive shopping centre, where visitors can buy souvenirs and antiques. The houses were once lived in by fishermen but have now been converted into shops. Not far from The Lanes is a modern shopping centre with licensed restaurants and tables outdoors where you can enjoy a drink in good weather.

Brighton is within easy reach of London and has been a popular day out for Londoners for many years.

36. When did Brighton begin to be popular with tourists?

A. When Queen Victoria arrived B. When houses were built

C. When King George IV arrived D. After 1800

37. Why did the town become popular?

A. because it's on the sea B. Because it was a fishing village

C. Because Queen Victoria liked it D. Because the King built a house there

38. What things does the text say can you do in Brighton?

A. Visit the fisherman B. Fish, shop and swim

C. Buy antiques and souvenirs D. Visit the cinema and the theatre

39. How have the fishermen's cottages changed?

A. They are restaurants now B. They are shops now

C. They are very fashionable now D. They are nearer to London now

40. What kind of buildings are in The Lanes?

A. Modern shops B. Old pubs C. New houses D. Converted houses

A Bad day

Yesterday I had a really bad day. I made the kids get up at half past five, because I had to leave home early. I had to take my car to the garage to ... (41) .... I couldn't get my wife take the children to school, because she had already arranged to ... (42) ... that morning before work. Having to make the children get up that early made me feel guilty, but as you can see, I couldn't help it. Of course, they weren't very happy, to say the least. Then they ... (43) ... them eggs for breakfast, which took quite long, because our cooker is not in perfect order. I should have had it repaired long ago, but somehow I never had the time. My wife started complaining again, when she saw me struggling with the cooker that I can never have anything done. It just ... (44) ..., but it didn’t improve anything. Then I spilt some hot oil on my hand, which had me turning round the kitchen, cursing and banging on everything. We were running sort of time and I had to make the kids finish their breakfast in a hurry. The weather forecast warned us that it would be cold so I ... (45) ... two pullovers. Jenny couldn't find her favorite blue pullover and it made her cry. I ... (46) ... the whole wardrobe upside down to find it, but of course it was no good. We were running twenty minutes behind schedule when we left the house. In the car, Tony asked me if I had had his watch repaired. This might make you believe that I'm a careless father, but I hadn't. I told him that I had ... (47) ... to the watchmaker's, but it wouldn't be ready till Friday. Then Jenny tried to get me to drive faster because she enjoys speed. We were late anyway, so I obliged. But only till the next corner, where I was forced to stop by a police car. They ... (48) ... a breath test and fined me for speeding. When I arrived at the office, I found that my assistant hadn't been able to ... (49) ... my letters. That was the end. I decided I had had enough. I simply got my secretary to bring me a cup of coffee and told her to ... (50) ... for that day. I sat down to my coffee and spent the rest of the morning reading the papers.

41. A. have serviced it B. have it serviced

C. serviced it D. make it serviced

42. A. have her hair dyed B. have had her hair dyed

C. have dyed her hair D. have her hair to dye

43. A. got me fry B. made me fry

C. had me to fry D. made me to fry

44. A. got me feel bad B. made me feel bad

C. had me feel bad D. made me to feel bad

45. A. made the children put on B. made the children to put on

C. had the children to put on D. got the children put on

46. A. got Tony turning B. got Tony turn

C. got Tony to turn D. had Tony to turn

47. A. had my assistant take it B. had my assistant to take it

C. made my assistant to take it D. got my assistant take it

48. A. got me taking B. forced me take

C. had me to take D. had me take

49. A. get the typist type B. get the typist to type

C. make the typist to type D. have the typist to type

50. A. have cancelled all my meetings B. get all my meetings cancel

C. get all my meetings to cancel D. have all my meetings cancelled

1. A. Call B. Fall C. Shall D. Wall

2. A. Own B. Down C. Clown D. Town

3. A. Feel B. Meal C. She'll D. Well

4. A. Above B. Move C. Love D. Glove

5. A. Cow B. Go C. Know D. Throw

6. A. Teacher B. Design C. After D. Kingdom

7. A. Vanilla B. Infamous C. Banana D. Canada

8. A. Opponent B. Beautiful C. Calendar D. Dinosaur

9. A. Instrument B. Astonish C. Cultural D. Obviously

10. A. Excel B. Precise C. Imply D. Passage

11. "Excuse me. Where is the post office?" "It is ... of the large blue hotel".

A. in the front B. on the front C. in front D. on front

12. My brother ... the university last year.

A. graduated B. graduated from C. was graduated D. graduated of

13. We won't be able to go to the club ... our parents give us permission

A. although B. nevertheless C. unless D. without

14. I am slow to....

A. express my opinion B. express my viewing

C. make my views D. make my opinion

15. The ski resorts are usually crowded. There are many people ... skiing.

A. enjoy B. that enjoying C. who enjoy D. who

16. I went to have my glasses....

A. fit B. fitted C. fit on D. fitted on

17. John decided ... golf on weekends.

A. to begin B. to commence C. to take up D. to start up

18. It seems to be getting worse. You had better ... a specialist

A. consult B. consult to C. consult with D. consult by

19. Chicago is a large city, ...?

A. aren't it B. doesn't it C. won't it D. isn't it

20. Don’t leave your books near the open fire. They might easily....

A. catch to fire B. catch the fire C.

21. The board meeting was held....

A. at Tuesday B. on Tuesday C. with Tuesday D. in Tuesday

22. That awful accident occurred....

A. before three weeks B. three weeks before

C. three weeks ago D. three weeks past

23. Do you enjoy...?

A. to swim B. swimming C. swim D. to swimming

24. I have trouble....

A. to remember my password B. to remembering my password

C. remember my password D. remembering my password

25. Do you have ... to do today? We could have a long lunch if not.

A. many work B. much work C. many works D. much works

26. We bought our house last year.

A. Our house was sold last year B. Our house was bought last year

C. Our house has been bought for a year D. Our house has been bought since last year

27. Would you please give me a hand?

A. Would you mind giving me a hand? B. I am very happy to help you

C. Would you please to help me? D. I am very pleased if you give me a hand

28. Why don't we enjoy such a wonderful evening?

A. I want to know why you enjoy the evening

B. It is a wonderful evening and we enjoy it very much.

C. I ask you why you enjoy the evening.

D. I suggest our enjoying such a wonderful evening.

29. She feels happy because she has passed her exam.

A. Her good exam result makes her happy.

B. She feels happy to take the exam.

C. She feels happy because of the coming exam.

D. She feels happy because the exam has finished

30. Although she took a taxi, Susan arrived late for the party.

A. Susan arrived late for the party because she didn't take a taxi.

B. Susan arrived late for the party because of the taxi.

C. In spite of taking a taxi, Susan arrived late for the party.

D. Although she took a taxi, Susan can't come to the party in time

31. Please read this document (A) out (B) before you make your mind (C) up because it's very important (D) to understand the details.

32. I'll go (A) across with you (B) on the first point but I'm afraid I can't possibly agree (C) with you on (D) points two and three.

33. He (A) never (B) allows us (C) smoking (D) in this room.

34. Bill (A) has called his law

35. They have (A) been asked me (B) to visit them (C) for ages but I have never (D) had the time.

Many of the latest scientific accomplishments fall in the realm of "pure" science. This is research for the sake of increasing man's knowledge without concern about how the knowledge is going to be used. I contrast with pure science is "applied" science. The production of synthetic diamonds is an example of applied science. In applied science, the facts and principles of pure science are used in the solution of a problem, which has or will have immediate economic and social importance.

Often in the past, applied science has gone far ahead of pure science. Its practical applications have been used for man's good even before the basic facts and principles were understood. For example, the telegraph, telephone and electric motor, which could not work without electrons, were invented before man discovered the electron. People were vaccinated long before viruses were investigated. Chemicals like sulphuric acid and soda were manufactured before man began to understand the nature of the atom. Today, however, if applied science is to grow it must depend more and more on increased knowledge of pure science.

36. The aim of the pure science is....

A. to promote the production of pure chemicals.

B. to solve practical problems of everyday

C. to develop human knowledge of the general principles of science.

D. to apply scientific facts to the invention of electronic devices.

37. Applied science has....

A. made our life more comfortable with understanding of basic scientific theories.

B. made our lives more enjoyable with the production of everything we need.

C. given us the basic facts and principles of science.

D. helped us to research for the sake of increasing man's knowledge.

38. In the past, applied science went far ahead of pure science because....

A. pure science has been discovered only in recent years.

B. men understood the basic facts and principles of pure science before they discovered and invented things.

C. pure science had been considered less important than applied science.

D. many inventions and discoveries had been made before men knew the basic scientific theories.

39. The fact that vaccination had been practiced long before the investigation of viruses means....

A. people devoted a lot of time to the study of pure science.

B. applied science went far ahead of pure science.

C. pure science went far ahead of applied science

D. pure science went far ahead of applied science.

40. If applied science is to develop more efficiently,....

A. its practical applications must be used for man's good

B. people must devote more time to the study of the neutron and atomic energy.

C. it must rely on the increasing knowledge of pure science.

D. people must solve problems of immediate economic and social importance.

To many people, their friends are the most important things in their life. Really good friends ... (41) ... the good times and the bad times, help you when you've got problems, never judge you and never turn their ... (42) ... on you. Your best friend may be someone you've known all your life, someone you've grown up with and been through lots of ... (43) ... and downs with.

There are all sorts of things that can bring about this special relationship. It may be the result of enjoying the same activities, having the ... (44) ... on life, or sharing similar experiences. Most of us ... (45) ... met someone that we're immediately felt relaxed with ... (46) ... if we've known them for years. However, usually it really does take you years to ... (47) ... to know someone well enough to consider your best friend.

To the majority of us, this is someone we trust completely and who understands us ... (48) ... than anyone else. It's the person you can turn ... (49) ... for impartial advice and a ... (50) ... to cry on when life gets you down.

41. A. share B. give C. spend D. have

42. A. heads B. hands C. backs D. minds

43. A. forwards B. towards C. ups D. backwards

44. A. outlook B. opinion C. thought D. feeling

45. A. has B. have C. are D. were

46. A. even B. only C. as D. unless

47. A. get B. make C. want D. like

48. A. worse B. badly C. well D. better

49. A. to B. into C. on D. up

50. A. hand B. chest C. heart D. shoulder