1. He’s so____ that he always expects other people to do the work.
A. reserved
B. lazy
C. apathetic
D. passive
2. If you want to swim in Hawaii in winter, you ____ go to the beach! There are
some swimming pools.
A. must
B. have to
C. should
D. would
3. Fiona is very angry_____her boss’s decision to sack several members of the
staff
A. against
B. about
C. because
D. as
4. You are under no obligation to help as assistance is purely_____.
A.free
B.voluntary
C.charitable
D.donated
5. I’m afraid you may ______ the truth somewhat unacceptable.
A. find
B. realize
C. looking for
D. understand
6. Can you help me___ the window?
A. open
B. opening


D. for

12. In my opinion, it’s only common______to wear a seat belt in a car.
A. judgment
B. sense
C. intelligence
D. wit
13. How do you_____about the pollution problem in this country?
A.feel
B.think
C.believe
D.view
14. Mary and Jack ____at the desk.
A. work
B. working

C. works

D. worked

15. I’m sorry that I screamed. Something _____ me.
A. afraid
B. terrifying
C. scared

D. depressed

16. Your dinner is at 7pm so you shouldn’t ___ late.
A. be
B. eat

A. damaged
B. injured
C. spoiled
D. broken
21. My mother is a nurse. Jane’s father is a nurse, too. They are ___ nurses.
A. both
B. too
C. two
D. all
22. “Diana, what is the weather like today?” Jane asked. Diana replied “It’s ___
today”. (Cloudy/hot/beautiful…)
23. Let’s __ to school.
A. went
B. walk

C. go

D. come

24. Scientists_____a carefully controlled experiment on the mystery virus.
A. carried over
B. measured out
C. put up
D. carried out
25. Tomorrow is my boss’ birthday. I ___ him a gift. ( will give)
26. People are____to wear reflectors on their clothing when walking along a
road in the dark.
A. advised
B. warned
C. told

A. some
B. small
C. few
D. little
34. They were wearing heavy overcoats to ___ themselves against the cold.
A.conceal
B. protect
C. cover
D.wrap
35. I’m not surprised he became an author. Even as a child he had
a_____imagination


A. large

B. vivid

C. great

36. ____ the traffic was bad, I arrived on time.
A. although
B. in spite of
C. because

D. bright
D. if

37. His employee doesn’t want to explain the reason ___ his decision. (for)
38. The tabloid newspapers, which are engaged in a_____war, are all trying to
print the most sensational stories to improve sales.

house twice.
A. oblivious
B. mindless
C. absent
D. forgetful
45. She’s not very____. She’s never quite sure what she wants to do.
A. energetic
B. lively
C. decisive
D. active
46. My car is very_____; it’s never broken down.
A. edible
B. inedible
C. unreliable

D. reliable

47. Helen’s parents were very pleased when they read her school____.
A. report
B. paper
C. diploma
D. account
48. Who_____was coming to see me this morning?
A. you said
B. did you say
C. did you say that

D. you did say

49. The castles are ___ to be over a thousand years old.


55. Some people like to have the windows open all the time; ___ don’t.
A. another
B. either
C. others
D. other
56. The roots of the old tree spread out ____ thirty meters in all directions and
damaged nearby buildings.
A. too much
B. as much as
C. So much
D. So many as.
57. Last year, the music bad FTPG made a_____of several million crowns.
A. win
B. gain
C. salary
D. profit
58. If you like skiing, there’s a ski ____under an hour’s driving from Madrid.
A. resort
B. station
C. place
D. port
59. If you are “over the moon” about something, how do you feel?
A. stressed
B. very sad
C. very happy
D. bored
60. The content of the book was ___ it was completely incomprehensible.( confusing)
61. ____of what he said was very sensible. ( Most, None)
62. Everyone is hoping and praying that_____peace will eventually come to the

B. resist
C. prevent
D. cease
69. Which of the following describes a country’s armed force that operates at
sea.
A. navy
B. air force
C. army
D. civilians
70. Mary lost one running shoe, but won the race despite this_____.
A. feat
B. disaster
C. handicap
D. awkwardness


71. She noticed______away from the house.
A. him to run
B. him running
C. his running

D. him ran

72. _____ they tried hard, the learners could not complete the project in time as
they were lacking in skills and knowledge.
A. although
B. as
C. since
D. despite
73. She feels like giving up her job _____ the consequences she will face.

D. had
79. You’ve all ____the point. The film itself is not racist - it simply tries to make
us question our own often racist attitudes.
A. mistaken
B. misunderstood
C. missed
D. lost
80. The building of the new bridge will _____ as planned.
A. go up
B. put up
C. go out

D. go ahead

81. Some of these clothes are yours, and the rest of ____ belong to Zack. (them, it)
82. Mexico changed from a country with a wheat ____ to one that was a wheat
exporter.
A. lack
B. length
C. shortage
D. inadequacy
83. The old woman lived alone, with ______ to look after her.
A. someone
B. anyone
C. everyone

D. no one

84. He wasn’t very______tonight. In fact he hardly said anything.
A. active

D. in
94. I'm busy. Please visit me _____ time.( next)
95. From my point of view, in this situation, you ‘d better say less and do _____. (nothing)
96. He just turned away when I asked him. ______he meant. (what)
97. He is a man of _____ words.
A. less
B. little

C. fewer

D. few

98. We have imported ____ computers this year than last year.
A. few

B. fewer

C. less

D. many

99. You should always make sure your luggage has _____ on it when you travel.
A. a card
B. a carted
C. a label
D. a traveling- bag
100. Last Christmas, the boss gave all his _____ a bonus.
A. employ
B. employable
C. employee

at half past four.
A. set in.
B. set to
C. set up
D. set out


107. We have to complete the film this month. No matter how cold it ____, all
the summer scences will have to be shot tomorrow. ( is)
108. Everybody ____ here except for Jill two hours ago.
A. is
B. was
C. has been

D. had been

109. During an exam, you _____ copy from the other students. ( are prohibited)
110. I have a secret to tell you, but I'll speak to you about it _____. ( later)
111. The room is ten metres ____ width. ( in)
112. The Boston police went on ____in 1919.(strike)
113. Louise was very patient ____me when I was ill and crabby. ( with)
114. My lover and my closest friend have just ______ engaged.( got)
115. Sachin felt drowsy ____ he had fever.(because)
116. It may be raining, but I’m thoroughly enjoying_____ ( myself).
117. Lizzie should ask Bryan to help her with her studies. He did the ____
course last year.
A. same
B. like
C. of
D. some

141. He wants to become ___ a doctor or a dentist. ( either)
142. I don't know ___.( either)
143. Can you read this letter ___ in English? ( aloudly)
144. Which of the following is used to start a very formal letter? ( Dear Mr, Mrs)
145. He’s very _____about his work, so try not to say anything that he might
take as a criticism. ( sensitive)
146. Before going to Madrid for your holidays, you should try and _____ (learn)
something of the language. You will enjoy things a lot more.
147. Listen to that music! Our neighbors _____ play music that loud at this hour. ( always)
148. After thirty-five years in the French department, Professor Lane
finally_____ last month. ( retired)
149. My brother wants ___ go swimming with him. ( me to)
150. The local council is really strict about protecting that piece of lawn! You
_____ walk around it! ( had better, should, must)
151. I have a lot of friends ___ live in this city. ( who, that)
152. My father liked to play baseball ___ he was a child.( when)


153. During the war, the police_____arrest you for criticising the king ( could)
154. This is the place ___ I used to camp when I was younger. ( where)
155. He finally got the reward he so richly_____. ( deserve)
156. I am taking out a bank loan this month. I _____ pay a lot of taxes all
together. ( have to)
157. It's time for lunch. You ___ not go outside and play now. ( should, can)
158. What shape is a football? ( round)
159. Jane, thanks for everything. It was a great party. I _____ go now. I am
really tired. ( must)
160. One day I’m going to find a(n)____ of land somewhere in the country
and build a house on it. ( lot, piece)
161. My cousin was very pleased ___ the news. ( with)

resigned in the spring. ( been)
187. When America was discovered, it was not an empty land, ___ the taking. ( free for)
188. Yesterday, at the meeting the committee ___ six questions. ( discussed)
189. How well did you do at your first school according ___ your teachers? ( to)
190. Would you make any allowance ___ a rude person who had just lost a
parent? (for)
191. _____ the dentist took out that tooth of mine, it's been really painful. I
should go back to her? ( Since)
192. I've been coming to this swimming pool_______ over ten years.( for)
193. The price of gas _____ fallen much recently, has it? ( hasn’t)
194. Are you still unemployed? You've been without a job____ you decided to
resign from that accountancy firm. ( since)
195. Clifdon was the place we went for that rainy vacation, _______? ( wasn’t it)
196. Has anybody ever accused you ___ something you didn't do? (of)
197. Have you ever argued ___ your best friend about anything? ( with)
198. After hours of wandering around in the desert they thought they saw an
oasis, but they were wrong. There was nothing there; it was only a _____. ( mirage)
199. I heard that the biggest______ in the world is India. ( country)
200. My attention was drawn____the picture on the far wall.(to)