TEST 1
LEVEL: PRE – INTERMEDIATE & INTERMEDIATE
I/ Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. A good clock always keeps…………… time.
a. Certain c. accurate
b. True d. serious
2. She has……………. a lot of money in her new job.
a. Gained c. found
b. Earned d. done
3. Would you……………. me opening the windows now?
a. Want c. concern
b. Worry d. mind
4. We can………… the difficulty without too much effort
a. Get over c. get off
b. Get away d. get through
5. ………… people go the movies now than ten years ago
a. Less c. Few
b. Lesser d. Fewer
6. We don’t know the …………… of the game.
a. Facts c. rules
b. Customs d.laws
7. We had to ues our neighbor’s telephone because ours was………
a. Out of work c. off duty
b. Out of order d. off work
8. It was ………… a boring speech that I felt asleep
a. Such c. very
b. So d. too
9. I think you…………… better not tell him truth.
a. Will c. would
b. Should d. had
10.What he says makes no ……………. to me

20.She wishes she …………… you the bad news yesterday.
a. Didn’t tell c. hadn’t told
b. Woundn’t tell d. doesn’t tell
II/ Read the passage and then choose one answer for each of the following
questions:
A gold rush is the rapid relocation of large numbers of people to an
area where gold has been discovered. Gold rushes capture the imagination
and participation of many people because of the magical lure of gold and the
potential for overnight affluence. The greatest gold rush in united States
history was the California Gold Rush of 1849.
The rush first began in 1848 when a carpenter named James Marshall
discovered gold on the property of John A. Stutter in the Sacramento Valley.
Hired to build a sawmill on the banks of the Amarican River, Marshall had
hardly begun work when he started finding nugget after nugget gold. News
of the discovery at Stuttet’s mill spread quickly, and soon thousands of
persons were laying claims in the area. These people, called “ forty –
niners”, rushed in from all over the world. In just two years, the population
of california increased from about 26,000 to 380,000, Consequently,
Californiawas officially admitted to the union as a state, in Stemper of 1850.
The free – spending style of the successful miners helped to turn
communities such as Sacramento and San Fancisco into prosperous towns.
Those who were not so lucky became farmers and rachers in the Central
Valley of California.
1. what is the best title for this passage?
a. Famous gold Rushes.
b. The forty – nines.
c. The lure of gold
d. The california Gold Rush of 1849.
2. According to the passage, people join gold rushes
because………………

shops in this avenue are small and expensive (7) …………. In nearby streets
shoppers can find almost anything at more reasonable (8) ………….
Tuorists wiil find that many of these shops offer and export service and
goods (9) ………… be posted direct tho the buyer’s home country. Shops
ara usually closed on Mondays but ortherwise open from 9 am in the
morning (10) ……… 8 pm in the evening.
1 a. is b. are c. have d. be
2 a. of b. in c. by d. to
3 a. some b. a c. the d. one
4 a. earth b. ground c. space d.
world
5 a. same b. just c. exactly d.
very
6 a. stay b. go c. make d. put
7 a. since b. so c. but d.
because
8 a. can b. numbers c. values d.
prices
9 a. can b. vould c. might d.
should
10.a. with b. up c. until d. for
IV/ Fill in each gap in the passage lelow with one suitable word.
One of the greattest (1) …………for foreign students in American
universities is the lecture system. The professor (2) ………….and the
students take (3) ……… These notes are later used to study for (4)
…………… .If the notes aren’t good, it will be (5) ………… for the
student to (6) ……… for a subsequent exam. It is not easy to take good
notes from a lecture in a (7) …………. Language. You try to write every (8)
…………. The professor says, then you are writing at the same time the
professor is lecturing, this kind of note (9) means that you will fall far (10)

If…………………………….
5 They last visited me five years ago.
They haven’t ……
2. All him suits were made in paris.
He…………
COPOSITION
Describe your fist day at school as a child
KEYS
TEST 1
I.
1.c 5.d 9.d 13.c 17.b
2.b 6.c 10.c 14.a 18. b
3.d 7. b 11. a 15. c 19. d
4. a 8. a 12.b 16. b 20. c
II.
1. d 2. c 3. a 4. d 5. b
III.
1. b 3. c 5. b 7.c 9. a
2. a 4. d 6. a 8.d 10.c
IV.
1. difficulties 6. prepare 11. useless
2. Lectures 7. Foreign 12. Important
3. Notes 8. Word 13. Significant
4. Examinations 9. taling 14. importance
5. hard 10. Behind 15. content
V.
1. Please don’t forget to put your names on them.
2. Although they are brothers, they don’t look alike.
3. I really don’t want any dessert.
4. It’s never too late to go back to school.

TEST 2
LEVEL: PRE- INTERMEDIATE & INTERMEDIATE
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. He couldn't make the radio
a. to work c. working
b. work d. worked
2. The secretary has been busy all afternoon.
a. to type c. typing
b. type d. typed
3. She drive to the station every day but then she decided to walk instead.
a. was used to c. had used to
b. was using to d. used to
4. I'm sorry I haven't got any money. I've my wallet ar home.
a. left c. missed
b. forgotten d. bot a and b
5. I disapprove people smoking in public places.
a. with c. on
b. at d. of
6. While stady ing he was financially dependent his wife.
a. to c. of
b. on d. from
7. Her father won't drive his car.
a. allow her c. leave her
b. permit her d. let her
8. Out flight from Amsterdm to London was delayed the heavy fog.
a. as result c. on account for
b. because d. due to
9. Last year, Matt earned his brother.
a. twice as much as c. twice more than
b. twice as many as d. twice as ore as

18. he has just bought expensive new furniture.
a, an c, those
b, these d, some
19. The company employees on strike is closing down for two weeks.
a, which c, that
b, these d, both a & c
20. It's no use a language if you don't try to speak it to.
a, to learn c, learning
b, learn d, learned
II. Read the passage and then choose one answer for each of the following
question:
I get a lot of letter at this time of year from people complaining that they
have a cold which won't go away. thre are so many different stories about to
how to prevent or cure a cold. It's often diffecult to know what to do.
Although cold is rarely dangerous, except for people who are always
uncomfortabel and usually most unpleasant, Of course you can buy lost of
meducines which will help to make your cold less unpleasant, but you must
remember than nothing can actually cure a cold or make it go away faster.
Another thing is that any medicine which is strong enough to make you feel
better could be dangerous. If you are already taking drugs whether they are
all right for you. And remember they might make you sleepu - please don't
try to drive if they do!Lastly, as far as avoiding cold is concerned, whatever
you may be told about magic foods or drinks, the best answer is to keep
strong and healthy - you''ll have less chance of catching a cold, and if you
do, it shouldn't be so bad.
1.This is from……
a. a doctor’s notebook
b. a diary
c. a magazine
d. a school biology book

have (8)… fish swimming in deep underground streams. Scientists also
believe (9)… is a hige lake underneath London. If we have (10) …
anything from our mistakes, we will try to keep these new areas of water
clean.
1.a. the b. their c. our d. these
2. a. in b. to c. on d. at
3. a. over b. on c. after d. to
4. a. will b. has c. would d. is
5. a. very b. such c. more d. much
6. a. which b. because c. so d. even
7. a. live b. living c. to live d. lived
8. a. realized b. put c. looked d. found
9. a. it b. here c. that d. there
10. a. taught b. practiced c. known d. learnt
IV. Fill in each gap in the passage below with one suitable word.
My mother and my father are very (1)… people. Mum is always very calm
not exactly easy-going, because she doesn’t get excited. When we were
small she almost never (2)… at us. When we did something wrong, she (3)
…. to us about it very firmly, but in a calm tone of voice. If we shouted and
(4)… , she made us go and sit by (5)… in her sewing room until we
calmed down. So when the news came, she reacted in her (6)… way,
quietly seeing what she could do to prepare for the changes that were
coming.
Dad, on the other hand, shouted, kicked a chair, and (7)… for a long walk
to try and cool off. During the next few days he was (8)… with us a lot of
the time, which (9)…… us, as nothing was our fault. All of us kids were
(10)… about what was going to happen, and a bit afraid, but we didn’t talk
to our parents so much. Most of all we were (11)… about having to (12)
… all of our school friends.


get dressed and take breakfast quickly then tenderly took me to school. On
the way to schook I met other children of my age accompanied by their
parents to school.
The nearer I came to the shool gate, the more nervous I became. Suddenly
a strange feeling of fead and worry seized my heart when I saw the majestic
elementary school in front of me and I felt like crying when my mother said
goodgye to me and put some coins into my pocket. Never before had I been
forced to separate from my beloved mother! But when I saw old pupils
laughing and talking merrily I regained my composure.
After the droll of a drum, we were instructed to stand in line to salute the
colours and then go into our classes. A young and mild-looking teacher
greeted us at the door. And in a gentle voice, he taught us the first lesson that
we never forget!
TEST 2
Your favourite hobby

My hobby is reading books. I inherited a valuable collection of books
from my deceased father and up till now my cultural treasures have been
preserved carefully.
Reading books broadens my mind and improves my knowledge. They help
me distinguish the bad from the good and prevent me from doing wrong.
Reading books brings me minutes of happiness and pleasures. I have
found a source of consolation and encouragement in books when I am in
despair. They’re my true companions indeed. How relieved and comfored I
feel when I can find in good books good teachers and friends!
Instead of including myself in futile entertainments, o often absorbed in
reading interestiong books which always have miracles to remove my
sorrow and hardships and reveal to me strange and new horizons.
TEST 3
Which season of the year do you like best? Why?

2. shouted 6. Usual 10. Worried
3. talked 7. Went 11. Sad
4. cried 8. Cross 12. Leave
V.
1. We went to the airport to see him off last Sunday.
2. When we arrived the victim had been taken to hospital by the police.
3. I wish I had enough money to buy a dictionary yesterday.
4. My friend advised me to not to go by train next time.
5. Can you manage to write the repost by yourself?
6. Would you mind lending me your motorbile until next week?
7. He asked me whether I had found a solution to the problem yet.
8. Mr. Brown, who is only 30 yearsold, is the director of a big company.
9. My father was so tired that he wemnt to bed right after dinner.
10. It was not until yesterday that the police captured the robber.
VI
1.He is visiting England for the fist time.
2. It looks as if it’s going to rain.
3. He will come so as to be sure of meeting you.
4. He enjoys walking in the rain .
5. a child spends his/ her life playing.
6. The fox tried on vain to reach the grapes.
TEST 3
LEVEL: PRE-INTERMEDIATE & INTERMEDIATE
I. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence.
1. Darwin was a brilliant scientist in the nineteenth century.
a. world – wide
c. shining
b. fantastic
d. brilliant
2.My father jogs a couple of miles every morning.

a. plan
c. nearly
b. about
d. just
9. Take this road and you will arrive at the hotel in five minutes.
a. come
c. find
b. reach
d. arrive
10. Dr. Nam was believed to be living in New York.
a. had lived
c. to be living
b. having lived
d. living
11. I feel as if my head were on fire now, doctor.

a. were
c. is being
b. is
d. has been
12.It was difficult to arrange a date which was convenient for everyone.
a. organise
c. make
b. arrange
d. provide
13.When I first came here, they hadn’t built this bridge yet.
a. didn’t build
c. hadn’t built
b. weren’t building
d. wouldn’t build

20.We are not used to studying late at night.
a. for studying
c. to study
b. to studying
d. being studied
II.Read the passage and then choose one answer for each of the
following questions:
Dinosaurs were reptiles that lived during a period of earth’s history called
the Mesozoic Era,
which is also known as the Age of Reptiles. The first dinosaurs appeared
more than 200 million years ago. For many millions of years, they
dominated the land with their huge size and strength. Then about 65 million
years ago, they died out rather suddenly, never to reemerge.
The word “dinosaurs” comes from two Greek words meaning “terrible
lizards”, but their appearance could be truly terrifying. The biggest ones
weighed more than ten times as much as a mature elephant and nearly
equaled the size of most modern day whales. The famous kinds of dinosaurs,
including the brontosaur and tyrannosaurus rex, reached 80 to 90 feet in