Practice – 12
A. Grammar and vocabulary.
I . Choose the correct answer .
1. I strongly resent the implication that I am lying . Please …… your last statement .
a. recall b. withdraw c. remove d. forswear
2. We …. That we are unable to attend the reception on 18 September .
a. regret b. sympathise c. beg d. apologise
3. I feel terrible , I diddn’t sleep ……….. lat night .
a. an eye b. a wink c. a jot d. an inch
4. You’ve had a ……… escape . I thought you’d never get away from him .
a. near b. narrow c. short d. close
5. “ With ………. do you wish to speak ? “ the receptionist asked me .
a. what b. who c. whom d. which
6. My mother never lets me to go out at night because she’s very protective …… me .
a. of b. with c. for d. about
7. …… the rise in unemployment , people still seem to be spending more .
a. Meanwhile b. Nevertheless c. Although d. Despite
8. We had the room ……… yesterday .
a. decorates b. had decorated c. decorated d. decorating
9. The villagers have had the use of this washing machine …………. by the engineer.
a. explain b. explained c. to explain d. explains
10. By …. the housework done , we have time to further our studies .
a. taking b. to have c. having d. to get
11. The government has had new houses ………. In the rural areas .
a. build b. built c. to be built d. building
12. They had the swamp………. last year .
a. drain b. to drain c. being drained d. drained
13. She is going to have her wedding dress ……….
a. cutting b. cuts c. cut d. to cut
14. It’s about time you had your house ………..
a. whitewash b. whitewashed c. whitewashing d. to whitewash

30. If you are still studying at a university , you can apply for a ………. job .
a. good time b. full-time c. part-time d. in time
31. Peter had no ……… how to use the English grammar structures appropriately .
a. idea b. way c. chance d. understand
32. At this first ……… , it is impossible for us to know whether we will succeed or not .
a. stair b. stage c. formation d. path
33. It has been ………. That the world’s population will be 8 billion in 2020 .
a. consideration b. completed c. approximately . d. calculated
34. A………. is a skilled worker who makes or uses or repairs machinery .
a. teacher b. worker c. mechanic d. driver
35. The secretary said , “ Boss , the contract is ready for …….. “
a. sign b. signal c. signatory d. signature
36. He is a ………. engineer .
a. mechanic b. mechanism c. mechanical d. mechanics.
37. My younger sister has chosen ………. as her career.
a. teach b. teaches c. teaching d. teacher
38. The cost of the material is ……… in the bill for the work .
a. include b. included c. including d. includes
39. The bus company has ……….the fare by 20% .
a. raised b. risen c. raising d. arisen
40.“ You were late for your dental appointment .” “ I know I shouldn’t ….. so long at the library . “
a. be staying b. have stayed c. had stayed d. stay
41. The police ……. to report to the headquarters immediately .
a. require b. required c. is required d. are required
42. He was advised ……….. singing lessons .
a. take b. taken c. taking d. to take
43. Magazines are usually weekly or monthly , but newspapers are ………….
a. every day b. daily c. day d. day after day
44. There isn’t ………. foreign news in the paper .
a. a lot b. lots c. many d. much

60. Those who ………for the Revolution are highly respected .
a. blooded b. bled c. fed d. dead
61. After doing ………. service he returned to the university and continued his study .
a. military b. militant c. soldier d. battle
62. When skin is burnt , the ………are destroyed and a scar will be formed .
a. complexion b. beams c. tissues d. issues
63. The sun light ……… sea water and we get salt
a. raises b. rises c. shines d. vaporizes
64. Aspirin may ………. the stomach.
a. ulcerate b. delicate c. cut d. heal
65. Being red , birthmarks …………. the laser beam strongly
a. focus b. notice c. absorb d. interest
II. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting .
66. Paul did (a)so well in his speech today (b) that he (c) should have rehearsed it many times(d) this past week
67. Bess is used (a)to fly after ( b)having crossed the continent (c) many times during the (d) past decade .
68. Our Spanish professor would like(a) us (b)spending more time(c) in the lab(d) practicing our pronunciation .
69. I need(a) both (b) fine brown sugar as well(c) as powdered sugar (d) to bake a Hawaiian cake .
70.After (a) rising the flag (b) to commemorate (c) the holiday , the mayor gave (d) a long speech .
71. (a)The general commanded (b) the Officers’ club be (c)off limits to (d) the new recruits .
72. If you (a) set (b) in that position for too long , (c) you may get a cramp(d) in your leg.
73. The doctor (a)told Mr Ba that , (b) because of his severe cramps , he should (c) lay in bed(d) for a few days .
74. If you had (a)sat the plant(b) in a cooler location , (c) the leaves would not(d) have burned .
75. David is (a) particularly (b) fond of cooking , and he (c) often cooks (d) really delicious meals .
76. Mary is (a) so an (b) intelligent pupil (c) that she (d) can answer this question .
77.(a) How long (b) it took you (c) to get (d) to your school ?
78. This table is(a) not sturdy enough (b) to support a television , and (c)that one probably isn’t(d) neither .
79. (a)The company representative sold (b)to the manager a (c)sewing machine(d) for $ 40.
80. These televisions are(a) quite popular(b) in Europe , but (c) those ones (d) are not .
81. Harvey seldom (a)pays his bills (b) on time , and (c) his brother (d) does too .
82. They (a) are going (b) to have to (c) leave soon and(d) so do we .

11. If someone ……… into the store , smile and say “ May I help you ? “
a. comes b. came c. would come d. could come
12. If we want to ………. up with them we’d better hurry .
a. come b. arrive c. approach d. catch
13. If I ……. The same problems you had as a child , I might not have succeeded in life as well as you have .
a. had had b. have c. would have d. should have
14. We hope you will get all your heart’s ………..
a. desires b. obstacles c. uncertain d.disease
15. Children born into rich family show a ……….. to get fat .
a. keenness b. tendency c. problems d. enjoyment
16. It is very difficult for us to ………. Our bad habits .
a. get through b. put out c. overcome d. set off
17. I cannot ……… noise when I am working .
a. get b. tolerate c. put on d. take
18. He is very successful ………. His job .
a. for b. with c. in d. of
19.Anna’s doctor insists ………. For a few days .
a. that she is resting b. her resting c. her to rest d. that she rest
20. Please ……….. photocopies of documents .
a. not to submit b. do not submit c. no submit d. not submit
21. The brakes need ……………
a. adjusted b. to adjustment c. to adjust d. adjusting
22. I am sure Miss Smith ….. use the new equipment
a. knows to b. knows the c. knows how to d. knows how
23. Mai and Nam ………. To the parties at the Student Union every Friday .
a. used to go b. use to go c. are used to go d. were used to go
24. You ……… me because I didn’t say that .
a. must misunderstand b. must be misunderstanding c. must have misunderstood .
d. had to misunderstand
25. I don’t have enough good words to ……….. her kindness .

a. market b. exchange c. currency d. money.
41. Does anyone ……… the plans we have made ?
a. oppose b. quarrel c. disturb d. refuse
42. The social services are chiefly …….. with the poor , the old and the sick .
a. influenced b. related c. suffered d. concerned
43. Mr. Ba has cut his smoking ……… to five cigarettes a day .
a. down b. short c. out d. away
44. The girl who found the ring received a generous …….. of $ 5 .
a. prize b. allowance c. cash d. reward
45. I have searched ……… for the book but cannot find it .
a. thoroughly b. hardly c. highly d. deeply
46. I’ll wait ten minutes for you ……… you’re late .
a. in case b. in order c. in fact d. in charge
47. I know you’re annoyed , but you must try to control your ……….
a. blood b. storm c. explosion d. temper
48. It was a hot day , and many people were ……… their way to the beach .
a. taking b. hitting c. making d. setting
49. He kept on ………..
a. worked b. work c. working d. works
50. This article is worth ………. Into your notebook .
a. copying b. copy c. to copy d. to be copied
51. The boy denied ………. the glass window.
a. to break b. breaking c. broke d. being broken
52. The criminal admitted ………. This innocent child .
a. killed b. to kill c. killing d. had killed
53. It is no use ………. Over spilt milk .
a. for crying b. in crying c. to cry d. crying
54. You should remember ………. For me .
a. post b. posting c. to be posting d. to have posted
55. We object to ……….. her like this .

74. That(a) is (b)a new circus which (c)formed (d)in 1992
75.His mother (a)wanted to know why Tom (b)didn’t come (c)to class (d)the day before .
Insert a / an / or the if necessary .
76. There was ……… knock on ….. door . I opened it and found ….. small dark man in ….. blue overcoat and …..
woollen cap.
77. He said he was ………. employee of …….. gas company and had come to read ……… meter .
78. But I had …….. suspicion that he wasn’t speaking ….. truth because ….. meter readers usually wear …..peaked
caps ..
79. However , I took him to …… meter , which is in ….. dark corner under stairs (….meter are usually in ….dark
corners under ….. stairs ).
80. I asked if he had ….. torch ; he said he disliked torches and always read …. Meter by …..light of ….. match.
81. I remarked that if there was …… leak in ……. gaspipe there might be …. Explosion while he was reading ……
meter .
82. He said , “ As ….. matter of … fact , there was ….. explosion in ….. last house I visited ; and Mr. Smith ,
……..owner of ….. house , was burnt in …… face .
83. Mr. Smith was holding ….. lighted match at ….. time of … explosion
84. To prevent ….. possible repetition of this accident , I lent him ….. torch
85. He switched on …. Torch , read …. Meter and wrote ….. reading down on …. Back of …..envelope .
86. I said in ….. surprise that …. Meter readers usually put readings down in ……… book.
87. He said that he had had ….. book but that it had been burnt in….. fire in ……. Mr. Smith’s house .
88. By this time I had come to ….. conclusion that he wasn’t …..genuine meter reader ; and ….moment he left ….
House I rang …. Police .
Put the following sentences into indirect speech .
89. “ I’m going out now , but I’ll be in by nine , “ he said .
90. “ I’m working in a restaurant , and don’t much care for it , “ she said
91. “We’ll wait for you if you are late ,” they said .
92. “ I usually take my dog out for a walk when I come home from work , “ he said
93. “ If you want to smoke you’ll have to go upstairs , “ said the bus conductor
94. “ Who has been using my typewriter ? “ said my mother .
95. “ Do you mind working on the night shifts ? “ he asked .

22. “ Which team has won ? , “ asked Anne
23. “ Who wants a lift home ? “ said Ted .
24. “ What country do you come from ? “ said Bill
25. “ Are you working as well as studying ? ,” asked Peter
26. “ Have you got a work permit ? ,” Bill wanted to know
27. “ Did you play for your school team “ , said Bill
28. “ Are you interested in acting ? “ asked Ann
29. “ Why are you looking through the keyhole? “ I said
30. “ Who put salt in my coffee ? “ she asked
Practice -12
( Vocabulary and Grammar )
Choose the best answer
1. Against her parents’ wishes , she wants to be ……………
a. the journalist b. journalist c. a journalist d. journalists
2. He made the soup by mixing ……….. meat with some rice
a. little b. few c. a little d. a few
3. Since we have to be there in hurry , we …………. take a taxi.
a. had better b. may c. are able to d. have been used to
4. The earth ………. on the sun for its heat and light .
a. is depending b. depended c. had depend d. depends
5. ……… Robert lately ?
a. Did you see b. Have you seen c. Do you see d. Are you seeing
6. ……….. during the storm .
a. The fence collapsed b. The fence were collapsed c. They collapsed the fence .
d. They were collapsed the fence
7. There’s a law that says that you ………. throw trash on the streets.
a. don’t have b. must not c. couldn’t d. might not
8. If you want to join this club , you must ………. this application form .
a. make up b. write down c. do up d. fill in
9. Please forgive me . I didn’t mean ……….you .

24. The match will be .........live to various countries in the world .
a. emitted b. sent out c. shown d. broadcast
25. She ……….with the performance , but she got flu the day before .
a. was to have helped b. was to help c. had helped d. helped
26. If he ……….a chance of success, he ………to work harder .
a. will have / would need b. will have / will need c. were to have / would need
d. were to have / will need
27. I ……….you can swim well and I can’t .
a. hate it that b. hate that c. hate d. hate when
28. The football fans began cheering when the match ……….
a. started b. was started c. was starting d. to start
29. ……of the committee , I’d like to thank you for your generous donation .
a. According to b. On behalf c. Together d. In addition
30. ……………stay the night if it’s too difficult to get home .
a. At all costs b. By all means c. In all d. On the whole
31. Hello, Jane . Long time no see . How………….?
a. were you b. is he c. have you been d. have you been
working .
32. He’s……….tall……….no bed fits him .
a. such / that b. very / so c. so / that d. very / and
33. Where are your hands ? – They are ……….in my pockets .
a. both b. all c. none d. every
34. June and July , which month is ……….?
a. hottest b. more hot c. the hotter d. the hottest
35. There ………a girl …….on the beach .
a. ……/ is lying b. is / lying c. is / lieing d. is / lies
36. The plane takes off at 7.00 . I’m sure it will arrive just …….time for your conference .
a. in b. at c. on d. for
37. Where are the envelopes ? They are ……….the shelf .
a. in b. at c. on d. above

53. He had no ……..of selling the clock – it had belonged to his grandfather .
a. intention b. meaning c. interest d. opinion
54. The lake abounds ……….fish .
a. up b. of c. in d. on
55. I asked him ………..he was calling .
a. who b. which c. whom d. that
56. Did you meet the girl ……….was chosen as our monitor ?
a. who b. whom c. whose d. which
57. …….God created the world .
a. It was believed b. That it was c. What was believed d. Believing that
58. ………..is necessary for the development of strong bones and teeth .
a. Calcium which b. It is calcium c. Calcium d. That is calcium
59. The newspaper report contained ……….important information .
a. many b. another c. an d. a lot of
60. She refused to eat meat under any ………….
a. circumstances b. occasion c. opportunity d. reason
61. That ………..table used to belong to my great grandfather .
a. aged b. mature c. elderly d. antique
62. The phone ……….constantly since Jack announced his candidacy for president this morning .
a. rang b. had rung c. has been ringing d. had been ringing
63. Please add ………..salt to the soup if you think it is bland .
a. a lot of b. many c. a little d. much
64. Come………., children ! Get your coats on or you’ll be late for school .
a. along b. to c. across d. over
65. I need some help with the table …………….you lift the other end , please ?
a. May b. Should c. Could d. Shall