Entry Test

Tests: Level 3-A

Test 69

1. Banks lend money (make, do) profit. These days banks (lend) more money to encourage businesses to expand.

2.1 would advise you to arrive (at, in, into) the airport two hours before the flight (leave).

3. I'm afraid I (can, have to, may) inform you that your application for funding (turn down).

4. She has only just recovered from the operation and still (find) it difficult to move about.

5.1 promise I (do) everything I can to help you find (a, the, -) flat, although I suggest that you also advertise in the local newspaper.

6. Scientists (discover) that, all over the world, millions of frogs and toads died.

7. Timson (make) 13 films and I think her latest is (good). I'm sure it will win a prize.

8. Bill (represent) his country (on, at, for) many occasions, but (force) to retire after an injury.

9. Since Mr. Hassan (become) President, both taxes and unemployment (increase).

10. When I was young, I never (bother) too (much, many, far) abo'ut my appearance.

11. This novel (translate) from Spanish (in, on, into) Russian not long ago.

12. My brother has got a lot of stamps in his collection but I have (few, little, less) in (my, mine)-.

13.1 already (translate) the article when my boss (phone) me and asked if the translation was finished.

14. The accident looked (serious, seriously), but fortunately nobody (injure).

15. You (ought to, must, can) trust your daughter more. You (need not, should not, may not) treat her like a child.

16. (Must, may, can) I really do this translation today? -No, you (mustn't, needn't, may not). You (need, may-must) do it tomorrow if you like.

17. The boy (try) already to do it several times without any results. I think he may succeed only if he (show) how to do it.

18. In a week the government (announce) a new programme to help (a/an, the, —) unemployed.

19. Our library has received a lot of new books this week. By the end of next week they (register) and we (can, will be able to, must) borrow them for reading.

20. He never helps me. Perhaps he (help) me if I (ask) him about it but I never do it.

Test 70

1. I know she has sent us two letters this month, but we (receive) (neither, either, none) of them.

2. ... you always (can, must, have to) pay (much, many, a lot of) when a policeman (stop) you?

3.1 was foolish (enough, yet, still) to go out for a walk (in, under, through) that heavy rain. But now let's wait here until it (stop).

4. By 1733 European settlers (occupy) 13 colonies aloug (a, the, -) Atlantic Coast of (a, the, -) North America.

5. Thomas Jefferson (draft) the Declaration of Independence, which (adopt) on July 4, 1776.

6. (-, the, a) reason why people went to Hollywood to make films was (a, -, the) sun. There (is, are, was) 350 days of sun every year.

7. As all the films (make) by sunlight at that time (the, a, -) West Coast was a much (good) place to work.

8. After seventy years they still (make) films in Hollywood and people watch them all over the world.

9. Liza Minnelli (spend) (many, more, most of, much) her childhood in Hollywood visiting her mother's or father's film set at the studios. -

10. The light was switched on (with, by, on) the car phone just now.

11. It is difficult for (the, a, -) disabled people to do some jobs, and employers (could, must, may) discriminate against them.

12. Recycled paper can (use) to make birthday cards and cereal boxes as well as hundreds of (other, others, the others) things.

13. We could start buying recycled products which help to conserve (the, a, -) natural resources.

14. (Although, however, as) it is a well-known fact that recycling (help) to preserve (a, the, —) environment, some people ignore it.

15. Animals which (keep) in zoos well (care) for and protected; on the other hand, they (force) to live in unnatural surroundings.

16. (A, the, —) people in the neighborhood (complain) due to the fact that the traffic in the area is terrible.

17. You (can, are to, should) make a note of your appointment in your diary in case you forget it.

18. Many young people decide to stay in (a, the, -) youth hostels when travelling because it is much (cheap) than staying in hotels.

19. Working out (for, at, on) charity (can, must, should) be extremely rewarding, yet not many people decide to volunteer.

20. I think he is rich. If he (be) a poor man, he (not, stay) at the Savoy when he is in London.

Test 71

1. Although many laws (pass) to protect the rights of disabled people and ensure that they (treat) equally, they still face many problems in their lives.

2. Despite (a, the, -) bad weather the pilot (could, was able to, might) land the plane.

3. While it is good to have your own opinion, you (must, can, may) be prepared to listen to what (other, others, another) people say.

4. When travelling through different time zones, passengers (may, might, should) feel tired and experience jetlag.

5. He (arrest) for drink-driving by the police, who then took him (at, in, to) the police station.

6. (A, the, -) customs officials (try) to improve their methods of catching people who smuggle illegal goods.

7. The jury (are, was) sure to convict him - there (is, are, were) so (much, many, a lot) evidence against him.

8. If people realized how (much, many, a lot) their cars pollute the atmosphere, they would use (a, the, -) public transport more often.

9. The conservation of natural resources is very important if humans (are to, must, can) survive.

10. (A, the, -) tourism brings money (in, to, into) the country (which, what, that) can be put to the country's good use.

11. He is not selling the paintings at present. He (not, care) how much money he (offer).

12. I (look forward) to the concert for ages, then on the big day it poured!

13. I think music (must not, could not, should not) be a necessary part of the school curriculum.

14. I think it's important for (everyone, each, every) to be able to speak (other, another, the other) language apart from their native one.

15. (A, the, -) computers can't replace teachers, because pupils need them to guide their learning.

16. Peace and quiet (be) lovely now and then, but activity, excitement and human company are also important parts of our lives.

17. My favourite way of travelling is by train because I (can, must, may) relax and watch (a, the, -) scenery outside.

18. To stop pollution, I think we (should, must, are to) encourage industries to use (clean) methods of production than those they (use) now.

19. We (try) to educate the public (of, about, on) the importance of recycling, (since, after, because of) recycling (help) save trees and (other, another, the other) natural resources.

20.Why don't you come to work in your car? - If I (have) a car, I (bring) it to work.

Test 72

1. Economics only recently (recognize) as (a, the, —) scientific study.

2. As there was no demand for their products, the company (force) to close.

3. My uncle (not, care) (of, about, for) loosing money. He just (want) to sell the car as soon as possible.

4. The invention of (a, the, an) aeroplane was a major break through in travel in the 20th century.

5. Mountain climbing is an (exciting, excited) sport; however it can be very dangerous.

6. Understanding (others, another, the other) point of view does not mean automatically accepting it.

7. There is a far (exciting) atmosphere in a cinema, but it's (expensive) than watching a video at home.

8. The (surrounding, surroundings) at home (is, are) more comfortable than they are at the cinema, but being in a cinema (help) create a mood that (help) you to get really involved in a film, because of the big screen and the sound system.

9. In future computers widely (use) to do homework assignments (such, so, just) as writing essays.

10. Computers (cannot, must not, may not) replace the teachers, because pupils need (their, they, them) to guide their learning.

11. She (not, seem) to care about her appearance at all, but she always looks (nice, nicely, well).

12. I told him that he (can, couldn't, mustn't, may) hope to catch a big fish (with, by, on) a small rod like this.

13. We should try to help reduce (a, the, -) air pollution (by, with, at) using public transport or bicycles instead of private cars.

14. Recycled glass can (mix) with asphalt or cement and used to make new roads.

15. What you (do)? - I'm writing to apply (to, for, at) the job (advertised, advertising) in this week's newspaper.

16. I'm sorry (for, at, about) your recent misfortune. Please let me know if there is (anything, something, some) I can do to help.

17. Meat is ... important food because it is ... major source of protein, B vitamins and ... essential minerals, (a, the, —, an )

18. Both tea and coffee (can, must, should) interrupt sleep and relaxation if they (drink) at night.

19. I hope that the music festival (attend) by many people, fireworks (set) off by the party organizers if the weather doesn't spoil everything.

20. I can't find the necessary flat. If the flats clearly (num ber), it (be) less difficult to find anyone.

Test 73

1. Red, white and blue flags (hung) by the people and banners (raise) all over the town as everyone is waiting anxiously for the big parade which (take) place on the 4th of July every year.

2. (On, in, at) the day of the event the sound of drums (can, must, may) be heard as the marching band comes along first, followed by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

3. The clothes warn by (a, the, -) people today (be) very different to (that, those, this) worn at the beginning of the century.

4. Trousers regularly (wear) by (woman, women) nowadays, whereas then it would have been quite (shocking, shocked).

5. Traffic accidents often (cause) by dangerous driving or poor visibility.

6. Ann told me she (work) hard in the lab for five hours the previous day.

7. Dealing with (a, the, -) environmental problems after they (become) serious is not very practical.

8. The policeman threatened to arrest the driver if he (not, answer) his questions,

9. Smog (damage) the ancient monument which now (need) to be restored.

10. Although they never (play) baseball before they had (an, the, a, -) enjoyable game.

11. Traffic accidents could (avoid) by driving at lower speed and more (careful, carefully) and by raising public awareness of the danger of drinking and driving.

12. Cindy said she (be) in a hurry. Nobody knew she (leave) in 10 minutes.

13. Robert said that he (not, have to) water the plants then because it (rain) the whole week.

14. Look! Mr. Thomas looks very smart today. He (wear) a new jacket which (suit) him very well.

15. The process of evolution (be) very hard for some creatures. (Along, among, between) with many other species, dinosaurs were unable to adopt to the changing environment and, as a result, (die) out.

16. When there are fewer than a hundred of species left, they (consider) to be almost extinct.

17. We (try) to increase people's awareness (of, in, at) environmental problems.

18. I want to warn you that if you (not, have) locks on your windows, the burglar will break in when you (be) away next time.

19. Humans are, of course, the biggest threat to many creatures and now that their secret places (discover), they have nowhere left to go.

20. All the telephonists speak English. If they (not, know) English, they (not, understand) half of the callers.

Test 74

1. I'd like to see (much, the most, more) languages included in the school curriculum.

2. I think it is important for everyone to be able to speak (other, another, the other) language apart from their native one especially in today's world where (communi cation, conversation) between countries is necessary.

3. Some people claim that owning a home is far (practical) than renting one, but there are some negative points to consider.

4. Exercising (keep) you fit and healthy; furthermore it helps you feel (young) than you (be).

5. These days going to the gym (become) a daily part of (a, the, —) life, but although it (may, should, will be unable to) keep you fit, it can also be dangerous.

6. Airport workers (be) (on, at, for) strike for weeks now; nevertheless few flights (cancel).

7. Recycled car headlights, which (make) of plastic can be used to make windows which are (difficult) to break than normal glass ones.

8. In the past physical torture (use) to make prisoners tell . (a, the, -) truth.

9. In future solar energy (use) instead of petrol; therefore transport (become) more environmentally friendly.

10. The (old) she gets the (experienced) she becomes.

11. My mother earns (little) money than father, but I earn (little) of all, though my manager promised that I (have) some prospects for promotion soon.

12. Students (not, need) to rely on the teacher so much when they are working on a computer.

13. I hoped my friend (become) (a, the, -) writer when he (graduate) from University.

14. Everybody knows he is very good (at, in, on) inventing stories.

15. In today's world (a, the, -) children need all the skills they (can, have to, may) get in order to find (a, the, -) successful career in their future life.

16. Firstly, you should know that we (meet) at 6 a.m. at the railway station.

17. The train has broken, so we (wait) on the platform for one hour already.

18. Their flat (burgle) before they returned from their trip to (a, the, -) Mediterranean Sea. Everything (take).

19. Harry (apply) for several posts and still (wait) for the reply.

20.1 haven't got any house. If I (have) a house I couldn't use, I (sell) it at once.

Test 75

1. I don't recall having seen you before. Are you sure we (meet)?

2. Sally earns a lot of money; her new job is much (good) paid than the old one.

3. We went to (a, the, -) Gladiator to see a new film because we (read) very good reviews. Next Saturday we (go) to Hyde Park, if it (not, rain).

4. I watched a documentary on TV last night. It was all about the problems (threatening, threatened) the environment. I (shock) to find out how little I (know) about globe warming or acid rains.

5. Nature delicately (balance) and the extinction of one species (may, must, should) have a serious effect on (other, others, the others).

6. It is the fault of mankind that so many species (endanger), so it's our responsibility to protect those while we still can.

7. (Famous) sporting event in the world, the Olympic Games, began in Greece in 776 BC.

8. Medieval sports were not as organized as events in ancient times: at fairs or festivals men (would, were used to) lift heavy stones and women (would, be used to) run races.

9. I'm sure he is not aware (at, in, of) the harm he (do) for us.

10. The old lady (could, was able to, must) identify the robber who (attack) her the previous day.

11. I'm sure that in this time of technology advances, we (find) already some way to solve the world's ecological problems.

12. Many people feel (happy) when they are with friends than when they are on their own.

13. Certain sports teams (support) by fans all over the world and individual athletes (see) as celebrities.

14. During the 18th and 19th centuries national organiza tions were formed which made sure that the rules (foi low) and arranged regular sport competitions.

15. When I was a child, I (used to, was used to) love my dad's stories about Africa. He (work) there for many years before I was born.

16. This dish (make) (from, at, on) a recipe given to me by my grandfather who was (a, an, the, -) excellent cook.

17. My idea of an ideal holiday (change) a lot in the past few years. Nowadays, I'd much rather go away in spring when (most, most of, more) places (not, fill) with tourists.

18.1 have just spoken to three women, (neither, none, either) of (whom, who, them) speaks Spanish.

19. We (invite) some friends for dinner tonight. Would you like to join (to, at, in, -) us?

20. She has been waiting for him for ten years already. If she (not, love) him, she (not, wait) so long.

Test 76

1. If children learn ...foreign language in ... school they will be able to spend pleasant holidays abroad communicating with the local people, (a, the, -)

2. Travelling abroad (become) now much (easy) and (cheap) than ever before.

3. Learning foreign languages ... be confusing for a child, as children ... find it difficult to learn new words and to keep the foreign language separate from their own. (may, could, should, can)

4. We must stop the hunting of wild animals and (a, the, -) destruction of forests before it is too (late, lately).

5.1 hope that one day everyone (be) part of the world movement to save the Earth.

6. Sports (change) a lot over the years, but they still provide entertainment (for, to, at) many people.

7. I'll never forget the impression New York made on me the first time I (see) it. Of course I knew much about the famous city from the cinema and the book I (read).

8. I understand that it is (easy) said than done, but you must try to include regular exercises in your daily routines as (a, the, -) form of protection against heart attacks.

9. (Shall, will, should) we go and watch the carnival procession, where the local people usually (dress) in their traditional clothes?

10. I believed he (involved) in that scandal, though he has never told me (anything, something, everything) about it since then.

11. I (wait) for the number 6 when I noticed an old man started to cross the road in front of the bus.

12. There was a terrible noise, but luckily, no one (injure). Two cars seriously (damage).

13. A pan of oil which (leave) unattended on the cooker yesterday could start a fire. For this reason, you (can, should, may) never leave one unattended while you (cook).

14. Speeding (cause) car accidents, that's why people should not drive too fast and they should always (wear) seat-belts.

15. Last week two tourists were miraculously saved from almost certain death by friendly dolphin while they (swim) in the sea near (a, the, -) Australian city of

Darwin.

16. Chocolate contains mild stimulants which (help) us concentrate and make us feel well.

17. Nowadays, with all the problems in the world, we should enjoy ourselves (some, any, many) way we can, but always within reason.

18. Fish (be) a big part of my diet as it is very healthy and high in protein. Now I eat (many) apples, grapes and pears than before and (little) red meet, cheese and butter.

19. (At, in) the beginning of the century men's clothes (be) similar to the formal suits worn today, but casual clothing such as jeans or sweat-shirts (not, know) then.

20. The only thing I haven't got is a balcony. If I (have) a balcony, I (grow) plants in pots.

Test 77

1. (A, the, -) lit cigarette thrown (out of, from, off) a car (can, may, is to) start a fire in a forest.

2. The police stated that the robbers probably (enter) the bank shortly after midnight.

3. The police investigation showed the robbers were professionals as they (manage) not only to switch off the alarm system, but the security cameras (to, as well, either).

4. Chocolate not only tastes (delicious/deliriously), it is also rich (in, at, with) iron, magnesium and potassium.

5. Melinda told us she (have) a birthday party at her house the following day. She said that she (wait) for us at 6 p.m.

6. Bill said he couldn't believe what (happen) the day before.

7. Mrs Jacobs told me her daughter (revise) for her exams all day. By the end of this week she (pass) all her exams.

8. The coach threatened that he (drop) Bob from the team if he (miss) training again.

9. A pop concert was held in our city not long ago to raise money for (a, the, —) poor.

10. No one in our class is as (good) at languages as my friend. If he (not, enter) the Linguistic University it will be one of (great) disappointments in his life.

11. (Which, what) would you rather be - a lawyer or a customs officer? - I (not, decide) yet.

12.1 (am used to, used to) living in the country. I think it's less expensive and much (comfortable) than to live in big cities.

13. When the satellite (launch) next time, scientists (can, be able to, have to, may) investigate the rings around (a, the, -) Saturn in more detail than ever before.

14. Despite yesterday's snowfalls, we (could, be. able to, must, might) drive home (little) than an hour.

15. Road accidents have become very common nowadays. They usually (cause) by people who drive dangerously.

16. Grandmother said that she felt very dizzy because she (forget) to take her medication that morning.

17. Soho used to be considered one of (dirty) and (dangerous) places in London, but it was cleaned up in the early 1980s. Since then it (become) a meeting place.

18. Down by the river, the old warehouses (transform) into galleries, shops and clubs; the pubs also (restore) to their original Victorian beauty.

19. Where is exactly Soho? - Between Oxford Street and (a, the, -) Charing Cross Road. Today it is one of the most bohemian (area, areas) in London as great changes (take) place here of late.

20. - What would you do if you (see) a tiger walking across Hyde Park?

- I (climb) a tree.

- That's (not, be) any use. The tiger (climb) after you.

Test 78

1. No sooner Mr Smith (leave) the office (than, then, that) the telephone rang. There wasn't (somebody, anybody, nobody) there to answer the call.

2. In 1959 Don Jose, (a, the, -) wealthy Cuban landowner, emigrated to Mexico, where the agricultural reform (begin) a few months earlier.

3. Don Jose (make) his fortune in growing sugar cane, and he brought his experience to his new home in the United States where he moved again in 1965.

4. The population (grow) from 35 million in 1950 (to, at, by) 42 million today.

John (play) football for ten years already. He (play) for the national team in 20 matches. i. Do you like these oranges? They are (delicious) oranges I ever (eat).

We (own) the car for 6 months before we discovered it (steal).

i Crime (rise) to such an extend that it (become) (a, the, -) serious political issue.