Entry Test

(wait) for it. 4.1 wonder if (somebody, anybody) (come) to the station to

meet us.

5. She asked the clerk at the enquiry-office if she (have) to change when she (go) by train and if the train (arrive)

(on, in, at) time.

6. The Vatican City is (small) country in (a, the, -) world with an area (of, in, at) only 0,44 square kilometres, and a population of about 1,000.

7. The world's (old) city is Jericho, in (the, a, -) Middle East, which (date) back to about 8 000 B.C. It (destroy) many times in its history, one such story (describe) in the Bible, but it always (rebuild).

8. Before the Revolution 1776 the Americans already (open) nine colleges, most of them later (become) universities.

9. By 1850 a system of free public schools (open) to all and (pay) for by public taxes in (a, the, -) United States. By (the, a, -) same year the Americans already (establish) state-supported colleges and universities in many states.

10. It is well-known that (the, -, a) twins are (close) to each other than most brothers and sisters - after all, they probably spend (more, less, little) time with each other.

11. My sister (be ill) for two weeks already. She (catch) a cold when she (go) (on, to, at) business, and nobody (know) when she (recover).

12. There is no bus; we (can, must, have) to go (on, by, with) (foot, feet) not to be late (for, at, on) the first lesson.

13. If it rains (fewer, least, less) next summer, (much, more, little) tourists (come) to the seaside on holiday and they (leave) more money here.

14. The examination papers (check) at the moment. They (check) by 2 o'clock. You (must, may, had to) wait if you want.

15. My father said that he (want) to go on holiday to the lake district and he already (buy) a new rod for fishing.

16. This is the first time that his paintings (exhibit) by the gallery.

17.1 had a headache so I (take) (few, many, little) interest in the conversation.

18. We (must, can, may) send a telegram to congratulate them (for, with, on) their wedding which (take) place in

a week.

19 We were rather worried, as we (sit) and waiting for Tom for an hour already, but he (not come). It was difficult to

believe he (lose) his way. 20 I don't like my job. If I (have) a million pounds, I (give)

Test 85

1. (A/an, the, -) sooner you leave this country, the sooner you will get to (a/an, the, -) Japan and find (a/an, the, -) job there. - (Easy) said than done.

2. If you put on this funny hat, you (laugh) at. You'd better take it (of, off, on).

3. In (more, much, most) English hotels breakfast (include) in (a/an, the, —) price of the room.

4. I was sure that my train (leave) at 2 o'clock and was disappointed when I arrived and (learn) that it just (leave).

5. (A/an, the, -) Browns bought (a/an, the, -) new car after they (sell) (a/an, the, -) old one.

6.1 hope you'll have (a/an, the, -) good time and (a/an, the, —) fine weather. - I wish you (a/an, the, -) same.

7. We shall wait for (their, there, them) (at, in, for) Bill's (until, for, since) they (call).

8.1 know she (send) two letters this month, but we (receive)(neither, either, any) of them.

9. Do (a/an, the, -) people have to pay (many, a lot of, much) when (a/an, the, -) policeman (stop) them?

10. Let's wait here until it (stop) raining. It's foolish to go out (to, for, at) a walk (in, under, through) this cold rain.

11. (In, at, on) the beginning of the 20th century there was (a/an, the, -) big farm (near, nearly) Los Angeles in California called the Hollywood Ranch.

12. (Few, a few, a little) years later Hollywood was one of the (famous) places in (a/an, the, —) world and every family (know) the names of its film stars.

13. (A/an, the, -) reason why people went to Hollywood to (make, do) films was (a/an, the, -) sun, as there (is, are, was) 350 days of sun every year there.

14. As all the films (made) by sunlight at that time, the West Coast was a much (good) place to work, besides there were mountains and sea and desert not far from Hollywood. The actors (not, have to) travel far to make any sort of films.

15. In a week (a/an, the, -) government (announce) (a/an, the, —) new program to help (a/an, the, -) unemployed.

16. Our library (receive) already a lot of new books. By the end of next week they (register) and then we (can, must, will be able to) borrow them for reading.

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

18. You (ought, must, can) to trust your daughter more. You (need, should, may) not treat her like (a/an, the, -) child.

19. Susan already (translate) the article when her boss (phone) her and asked if the translation (finish).

20. He doesn't know anything. If only anybody (tell) him everything, he not (come) here tomorrow.

Test 86

1. My brother has got (a lot, a lot of, much) stamps in his collection but I have (few, little, a little) in (my, mine, our).

2. The article (publish) in tomorrow's newspaper. I'll bring you the paper if I (be able) to buy it.

3. The accident looked (serious, seriously), but fortunately (somebody, nobody, anybody) (injure).

4. Where did you buy (this, these, that) trousers? - I bought (it, them, that) in the (near) department store some days ago. They still (sell) (they, them, it). I just (be) there.

5. Oh, Kate! I'm glad to see you. I (not, see) you for ages. You look (nice, nicely) and (happy, happily) today. - I feel much (good) than yesterday. I (work) hard this term and by the end of next week I (pass) all my exams, then I (go) on holiday.

6. I asked my teacher if we (be able) to read (a/an, the, -) English books in (a/an, the, -) original soon.

7. I hope you (inform) us when the documents (sing) (with, by) the boss.

8. The secretary (know) when the president (take) the final decision (at, by, on) this issue?

9. I want to know if the latest model of refrigerators you are going to produce (be) of higher quality (than, then) the previous one.

10. He asked the manager if they (settle) the price problem (by, in, through) the end of next month.

11. She didn't even ask me if I (help) her to do (these, this) translation, and I didn't know when I (have) spare time to do it.

12. The girl asked her mother when she (buy) her (the other, another) parrot, as their old one (fly) away.

13. The manager asked (a/an, the, -) secretary if she (be able to) arrange everything herself for the reception of the foreign delegation.

14. My friend wanted to know if I (buy) a flat in a new district or in (a/an, the, -) centre of the city. But as I (not, save up) for any of them yet, I told him (something, nothing, few) about my plans.

15. The guide asked the tourists if they (want) to see the sights of (a/an, the, —) Tower when they (arrive) (to, in, at) London.

16. (The, a, -) North of Ireland (be) still part of (a, the, -) UK, while (the, a, -) Republic of Ireland, in the south, (be) an independent state since 1921.

17. The Republic of Ireland (have) three and a half million inhabitants and two official languages, (the, a, -) English and Gaelic (use) in the country.

18. I (can't, mustn't, may not) believe I (be) in London for two months now. Time (pass) far to quickly. So much (happen) since I last (write) to you.

19. She (go) to the evening party when suddenly she (realize) that somebody (steal) her purse.

20. What dry weather! If we (have) more rain, our crop (grow) faster.

Test 87

1. The woman's (foot, feet) hurt. She (walk) all morning, but she (not, reach) her destination yet.

2. The Toylors (buy) a sailing boat and (spend) their holiday in the lake district. They (leave) tomorrow.

3. The police finally (arrest) Mark Duncan. He (try) to leave the country when he (catch).

4. Why she (wrap) her hair in a towel? - She just (wash) (it, them) as she (go) to the concert tonight.

5. My flat (break) into this week. Nobody (know) who (do) it.

6. The new hospital (open) by (a, the, -) Queen (on, at, in) May 15th. Everything (prepare) for this great occasion

now.

7. (A, the, -) "Mona Lisa" (paint) by Leonardo da Vinci.

8. If I (find) your passport, I (telephone) you at once.

9. Scenes of violence on (a, the, -) television (can, must, may) have a negative effect on children.

10. (A, the, -) people often ignore the fact that air pollution (can, might, must) cause so many health problems.

11. You (can, must, may) be very careful not to break (this, these, that) glasses.

12. (A, the, -) invention of personal computers was one of (great) achievements of 20th century.

13. One of (famous) buildings in the world is (a, the, -) White House, (which, what, that) is the official home of the US President.

14. ... car is ... means of transport. ... cars are ... means of transport, (a, the, -)

15. ... scientists do a lot of research in order to find ... cures for various diseases, (a, the, -)

16. Many people were worried (about, in, at) the reports they (see) on television.

17. Having a barbecue is a great way to socialize (to, with, about) our new neighbours.

18. Why you (buy) so (many, much, few) wool? - I'm going to knit (a, the, -) jumper.

19. Someone is calling my name, ... ?

20. They live far from us. If they (live) on a bus route, I (go) and see them more often.

Test 88

1. Bill (present) a dog when he (be) twelve years old. He (have) the dog for four years already. I wonder how old (is Bill, Bill is)?

2. The time (decide). They (move) into their new house next week.

3.1 wonder where (Jane is, is Jane)? - She (give) (-, a, the) baby a bath (at, in, for) the moment.

4. Why is Tom so busy? - He (look for) a new job these days. He (find) anything? - Not yet.

5. "You constantly (interrupt) me when I (talk). Stop doing it or I (punish) you", my mother (used to, was used to) say but never (do) it.

6 (A, the, -) new law on smoking (pass) by the government recently.

7. These pancakes (make) by Grandma today. They usually (make) (of, with, by) eggs, flour and milk.

8. He (reach) a lot in his life. Not long ago he (present) (with, by, of) a medal.

9. Jane (told, said) me that she (move) to Cornwall (the, a, -) following year.

10. They spent all their money on computer games, so they (must, had to, could) walk all the way back home.

11. When Jane had measles, she (have to, must, could) stay at home for two weeks.

12. (The, a, -) old in the village are upset about the new road.

13. They (change) the building to make (easy) for (a, the, -) disabled to get around.

14. Ann's mother gave her a (gold, golden) ring (for, to, on) her birthday.

15. A lot of money (be) spent on ... equipment every year, but ... information collected is invaluable, (a, the, -)

16. ... gold is more expensive than ... silver, (a, the, -)

17. Someone broke (in, into, to) our house and (steal) our video camera.

18. Would you like (some, any, many) lemonade?

19.1 found (some, any, a few) money (in, on, at) the street the other day.

20. They sell so much alcohol nowadays. If they (ban) the sale of alcohol at football matches, there (may) be less violence.

Test 89

1. More and more species (become) extinct nowadays. Nothing serious (undertake) yet to stop this process.

2. Yesterday I (took, made) twenty pictures, but today ~ only fifteen. I may intensify my work, if we (go) for a

walk.

3. Dan (can't, mustn't, may not) speak to you now. He (do)it in a few minutes, when he (be) free.

4. The police discovered vital evidence which (lead) to (-. a the) arrest of the thief.

5. We (see) a terrible fire yesterday. - What the fire (cause) (by, with, of)1

6. Something (happen). An hour ago he (see) running doll the stairs.

7. The Academy Awards Presentation first (organize) in 19259 and since then it (hold) every year.

8. Mathematics (be) my favourite subject at school, but I think physics (be) (interesting) subject.

9. I've had (few, a few, much) problems, but I'm going to keep on trying until I (succeed).

10. You (mustn't, can't, may not) hold up secrets if there's something I (can, ought, must) to know.

11. Making a cake (not, require) much intelligence. All you (cart, have to, must) do is follow the instruction in the book.

12. The weather is fine and we (lie) on the (gold, golden) sand since morning.

13.1 just (come) from the supermarket and I (try) on a (silk, silky) blouse, I (buy) there.

14. ... jury is ready to give ... verdict. ... jury are staying at ... park Hotel, (a, the, -)

15. What did you see on your tour to ... London? -Buckingham Palace and ...Houses of Parliament, ... Tate Gallery and ... Tower of London, ... Hyde Park, ... Westminster Abbey, ... British Museum and other sights, (a, the, -)

16. (A, the, -) French are very friendly people, aren't they?

17. If you have a fever, there is definitely something wrong (with, to, about) you.

18. Marco Polo made a journey (though, along, into) Africa and wrote a book describing what he (pioneer).

19. She gave me (some, any, many) advice, which helped me make the right decision.

20.1 don't know French. If I (know) the language, I (can) tell you what it means.

Test 90

1. Let's sit and watch the sun go (down, up, away) from your balcony, ... we?

2. By the end of June, I (work) here for six mouths. I (get) some experience already and I like it here.

3. He always (offer) his assistance when he (see) someone in trouble.

4. He is completely ignorant (for, about, of) British history, but he (try) to read as much as possible about the country.

5. You (finish) your homework yet? - No, but it (finish) by eight o'clock.

6. Who (water) your plants when you (be) away? - They (water) by my neighbour.

7. What (a, the, -) lovely dress you (wear) today! - Yes. It (buy) for me by my husband lately.

8. Where is your car? - At the garage. It (repair). They (do) it by the end of the week.

9. The teacher told the pupils that (the, a, -) water (freeze) at 0 °C.

10. Joan (can't, mustn't, shouldn't) go on holiday this year, but she (intend) to save up so that she can manage travelling around (a, the, -) Europe next summer.

11. You (should, can, may) wear a life jacket when you go canoeing.

12. The tourists (walk) up the (stone, stony) path leading to the lake.

13. While Vera (tidy) her grandmother's house, she (come) across an old (wooden, wood) chest.

14. The girl found an old doll with (gold, golden) hair wrapped in (silk, silky) paper.

15. Which station are you meeting your friend (at, on, in) ? -(A, the, -) Waterloo Station. It's (a, the, -) big place, but I hope I (find) him (easy, easily).

16. (A, the, -) life will be very different in (a, the, -) future.

17. As soon as he saw what (happen), he switched (of, on, off) the electricity.

18. Let me help you, ...? - It's very kind (of, about, with) you to offer us (you, your, yours) help.

19. We have passed the last exam today. Let's have a party, ...? - It's a good idea.

20. You have never offered me any help. - I (offer) to help if I (think), I'd be any use.

Test 91

1 This restaurant (regard) as one of (good) in our city, though it is much (expensive) than the others.

2.1 just (make) some coffee. Would you like (some, any) I ' No, thanks. I (not, have) coffee at all.

3. The news (announce) at 9 o'clock last night, but nobody (want) to believe (it, them) even now.

4. Now the police (suspect) him of committing a robbery.

5. You (have) to have this report ready? - Well, it must (hand) by Tuesday.

6. Who (make) dinner tonight? - It (make) by Simon. He promised to do it.

7. The voting for the Academy Awards (conduct) secretly and the results (not, reveal) to anyone until the envelope (open) on stage in front of the audience.

8. The news (be) very encouraging, ... it?

9. It's late. You (should, could, might) go home as soon as possible.

10. "If you want to recover, you (must, can, may) follow a healthy diet", the doctor said to the patient.

11. "If you want to be slender, you (can, may, ought to) do sports", my friend said to me.

12. The doll was beautiful and the girl (never, see) it before in this house.

13. The girl sat down on the cold (stone, stony) floor to examine the doll more (careful, carefully).

14. ... life of mayfly is extremely short, (the, a/an, —)

15. All ... people should have ... freedom of speech, (the, a/an, -)

16. ... breakfast is ... most important meal of ... day. (the, a/an, -)

17. I (try) to fix the engine all morning, but finally (could, might, had to) admit my defeat.

18. We were just (at, about, off) leaving the house when Sue called.

19. The driver blamed (his, himself, hers) for the accident.

20. Why don't you have your car serviced regularly? If you (have) your car serviced regularly, you (not, have) so much trouble with it.

Test 92

1. Yesterday I met Mr Brown, who recently (open) a local museum which (show) (-, a, the) history of our town.

2. The reporter asked Mr Brown why he (decide) to open the museum in their town.

3. Taking a computer course (be) beneficial to my future career.

4. (A, -, the) "Titanic" was a British luxury passenger liner which (sink) during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1912.

5. A large amount of valuable jewelry (steal) from the shop. (A, the, -) man (arrest) yesterday and (question) by the police at the moment.

6. The police (say) that the robber may (leave) the country already.

7. Although the crime (commit) some days ago, nobody (arrest) yet.

8. If you don't go away, I (send) for the police.

9. Could I stay at my friend's for the week-end? - Yes, of course you (could, can).

10. Where (shall, could, may) I put these flowers? - In this vase.

11. Can I have a piece of that cake? - (Yes, you can./Yes, certainly.)

12. The doll (wear) a real (gold, golden) necklace and, underneath the coat, a (silky, silk) dress.

13. This doll (belong) to Lizzie's grandmother when she was young. The girl (careful, carefully) wrapped the toy up again and placed it gently back in the box.

14. In ... Stone Age people lived in ... caves, (a, the, -)

15. Paul was ... only person who remembered me. (a, the, -)

16. Turn on ... television, please. I like watching ... television in ... evening, (a, the, —)

17.1 (ring) him all morning but he never seems to be (in, at, into).

18. (Nothing, anything) else but a major disaster will get us to realize that we can't go {on, in, with) destroying the rain forests of the world.

19. Would you like (something, anything) to drink? - No, thanks.

20. If a person (know) he had only a month to live, how he (spend) that month?

Test 93

1. (On, in, at) April 14, (-, a, the) "Titanic" (hit) an iceberg in (-, a, the) Atlantic Ocean.

2. The missing jewels (find) by the police already.

3. When Simon (arrive) at the cinema, dozens of people (queue) outside.

4. Where you (be)? I (expect) you an hour ago.

5. Coffee (be) available as grounds or as instant coffee powder and (drink) (by, with, of) one third of the world's ' population.

6. Do you think that electric cars ever (use) by people? - The electric car (already) (invent) by someone, but at the moment they are too expensive for (a, the, -) most people to buy.

7. If electric cars (drive) instead of the cars we use today (a, the, -) air we breath would be cleaner, as they (not, pump) exhaust fumes into (a, the, -) atmosphere.

8. He said he (shall, should, couldn't) meet me at the station and told me to take (the, a, —) taxi.

9. Could you stay a little longer? - I'm sorry, but I (can't, couldn't).

10. Could I borrow your dictionary? - (Yes, you can./Yes, you may).

11. I (was allowed to, could, must) go to John's party last

12. The boys went (deep, deeply) into the forest and (lose) their way.

13. The treasure (bury) (deep, deeply) underground and it is (hard, hardly) possible to find it.

14. We spent ... weekend in ... countryside. ... weather was fine and we had ... good rest there... (a, the, -)

15. Do you like ... flowers? - Certainly. ... rose is my favourite flower. - What is ... first spring flower? - ... snowdrop, (a, the, —)

16. ... dolphin is ... clever creature, isn't it? - Yes. ... dolphins are really ... clever creatures, (a, the, -)

I 17. He was looking forward (to, at, for) his holiday in the Lake District (at, in, of) a few (days', day, day's) time.

18. We have hardly (anything, something, nothing) to eat

19. Who is here? - There (be) no one here at the moment.

20. Why are you painting the walls green? If you (paint) them white, the room (be) much brighter.