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You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(A) They filled the jet with fuel.
(C) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 available a that can be used or obtained. b one that uses a radio link between the base and the receiver instead of a wire. c plan for a scheme d chest of drawers with a mirror on top e move away from
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You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(A) They filled the jet with fuel.
(C) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 available a that can be used or obtained. b one that uses a radio link between the base and the receiver instead of a wire. c plan for a scheme d chest of drawers with a mirror on top e move away from
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DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(A) They filled the jet with fuel.
(C) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 biology a having had enough to eat and drink b best liked c connecting to the internet d study of plants and animals e coin-operated telephone
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DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
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DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(A) They filled the jet with fuel.
(C) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 institute a make money b work, science or profession of an engineer c organization for educational purposes d express in another language or simpler words e underground railway
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DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(A) They filled the jet with fuel.
(C) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 petite a staff in the company b office or shop belonging to a large firm or organization c person who works in the same office or company d formal written request e neat and delicate in build or movement
DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(D) They filled the jet with fuel.
(B) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 statistics a machine used for making copies b collection of information shown in numbers c free of charge d entrance-hall e economic system
DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(C) They filled the jet with fuel.
(B) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 birth certificate a document giving the date and place of a person’s birth b available in a shop c specimen d card allowing a person to board a ship or plane e containing or tasting of salt
DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
SHORT CONVERSATIONS
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 express lane:D A: money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cheques or credit cards
2 cash: A B: the amount of money a person earns
4 paycheck:B D: a place in a store where people who have few items can pay for them more quickly
5 stuck:C E: in or to the central part of a city
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 How long have the speakers been waiting?
3 What will they use to pay for their purchases?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation
4 According to the man, where will the speakers spend their vacation?
5 What does the man want to do during his vacation?
6 How will they get there?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation
7 Why did Tina miss the meeting?
8 What does the woman want to discuss with Tina?
9 What time does the woman want to see Tina?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation
10 Where is the woman's new job?
11 How does the woman feel about her new job?
12 How often does the woman get a paycheck?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 cafeteria A: a short sleep, especially during the day
2 compartment B: on a boat, train, or aircraft
3 nap C: a separate part of a piece of furniture, equipment, or a container with a particular purpose
4 appointment D: a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place
5 on board E: a restaurant (often in a factory …) where people collect food and drink from a serving area and take it to a table themselves after paying for it
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 What color is the jacket?
2 Why is the man returning it to the store?
3 How much did the man pay for it?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 What is the man doing?
5 What does the woman want to do?
6 When will the man meet the woman?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 Where does this conversation take place?
8 What will the woman do?
9 How does the man feel?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 What is the man's job?
11 What time is the woman's appointment?
12 What will the woman do?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 neighbor A: expected to happen, arrive, etc at a particular time
2 demonstration B: someone who lives near you
3 expense C: the act of showing someone how to do something, or how something works
4 be due D: a place where you go to exercise, for example by lifting weights or using other equipment
5 fitness room E: the use of money
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 When does the woman plan to invite people for dinner?
3 How many guests does she plan to have?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 When will they go to the presentation?
5 What is the presentation about?
6 What does the man want to do after the presentation?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 When is the report due?
8 What kind of report is it?
9 How does the man feel about the situation?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does this conversation take place?
11 What is the woman's favorite thing about the place?
12 What will the man do all day?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
2 contents B: everything that is contained within something
3 on hold C: having a sticky surface and able to be stuck to something without the need for glue or water
4 bill D: the money that is returned to someone who has paid for something that costs less than the amount that they gave
5 change E: a piece of paper money
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 Where does the conversation take place?
2 What does the woman want?
3 What does the man suggest doing?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 How many phone calls did they answer?
5 What is the woman waiting for?
6 What does the man want help with?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 How will the woman pay?
8 What is the woman buying?
9 How much does her purchase cost?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does the conversation take place?
11 When were the contracts mailed?
12 What time is it now?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
2 advanced B: an arrangement in which a table at a restaurant is kept for you
3 retirement C: at a higher, more difficult level
4 starving D: the act of leaving your job and stopping working, usually because you are old
5 reservation E: the money paid for a type of teaching
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 What level class does the man want to take?
2 How much will the class cost?
3 What time of day does the man want to study?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 When will Mr Katz arrive?
5 How is the weather in New York?
6 How did the woman hear about the weather?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 Where will they have the retirement party?
8 How many guest will there be?
9 When will the party be?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does the conversation take place?
11 How long will the woman have to wait?
12 What does the man suggest doing?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 schedule A: arrange that an activity will happen at a particular time
2 excuse B: stop working permanently, usually because of age
3 contract C: an explanation for your not being present somewhere
4 retire D: arrange for something to be kept for your use
5 reserve E: a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 Why can’t the woman speak with
D: He’s talking on the phone
2 What will the woman do?
3 Why does the woman want to see
A: to show him some contracts
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 Why did Mr Cho stop work?
5 When did Mr Cho stop work?
6 Why did the speakers like Mr
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 How long have the speakers been waiting for Janet?
8 Why is Janet late this time?
A: She had a dentist appointment B: She had to work late
C: She had to stop at the store
9 How does the man feel?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 What is the man’s problem?
A: The hotel lost his reservation
B: The room is too expensive
C: He doesn’t like the room
11 How long will the man stay at the hotel?
A: One day B: Two days C: Three days D: Four days
12 How much does the room cost?
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Our enthusiasm for the new plan has ………
A failed B disappeared C gone out D died out
3 ……… he heard the news, he rushed straight to the police.
A Although B As soon as C Before D
4 Anna has to work ……… night ……… order to earn some extra money.
A in / at B in / in C with / on D at / in
5 Mr Jerry Walker hopes he ……… all the applicants by the time the
A will have interviewed C has interviewed
6 The company has the ……… rights to market Elton John's records.
7 ……… I was waiting in line for a visa interview, I ate my lunch.
8 I have to go to the meeting ……… I want to or not.
A as soon as B while C because D whether
9 Consumers are interested ……… solar energy because of high fuel costs.
10 My computer can cope ……… huge amounts of data.
11 Fleur encouraged Dana ……… her ambition to become a model.
12 The company requires that all employees have a physical examination ………
13 My computer has a lot ……… memory, but hers has more
14 Michael Dell needs to learn Japanese, ……… is very important because it will help him get a good job in international trade.
15 If Mr Wrong ……… before noon, the committee will be surprised.
A was arriving B arrives C will arrive D arrived
16 We are so excited about our trip next month to France We ……… Paris, Nice and Grenoble.
A have been visited C are going to visit
17 Mrs Brown was driving to work when the accident happened and ……… her car.
A damaged B will damage C was damaging D has damaged
18 At the beginning of this month, I signed a ……… with your company for an office renovation project.
19 The hotel wants to ……… its business by adding a swimming pool.
20 Our company has chosen the Swedish vendors ……… they guarantee the best after-sales service.
A unless B because of C because D when
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 ……… we would like to open a branch in Oxford now, we will probably wait for another year or so.
2 The job is badly paid, ……… I’m looking for another one
A so that B so C when D since
3 ……… being stressful, high level professions can also be harmful to your health.
4 Cars enable you to reach any particular place you want; ………, a car may present parking problems in a city.
A however B in spite of C despite D but
5 ……… marketing is concerned, the best thing is to talk with the Sales Manager.
A As far as B As much C As for D As with
6 ……… my way home, I generally meet a lot of adults who are going to work.
7 I thought I would sell my car but ……… second thoughts I changed my mind, and
……… the whole I think I was wise.
A in, in B on, on C on, in D in, on
8 They are here ……… holiday but I’m here ……… business.
B for, for D all are correct
9 That company has 5,000 men working ……… it.
10 Did you come ……… land, ……… sea or ……… air?
A on, on, by B by, by, in C by, by, by D on, on, on
11 We ……… Betty since she started working there as a secretary.
A have known B had known C are knowing D knew
12 Buying stocks at that time was a bad idea, my best friend You could ……… all of your money.
A lost B have been losing C be lost D have lost
13 After Ms Sally ……… Levin Advertising, she made some innovative suggestions to reduce costs.
14 As soon as we ……… from the suppliers, we ……… you know when the goods are in stock.
A hear / will let C hear / let
B will hear / will let D are hearing / will let
15 The plan is that oil producers ……… tomorrow to discuss oil prices
A met B should meet C should have met D would meet
16 She was ……… out of 115 applicants for the position of Managing Director.
17 There’s a rumor that the National Bank is going to ……… the company I work for.
A take over B take off C take on D take after
18 The Tabors’ fortune was ……… at more than $100 million.
19 Companies have to consider the age of the population when they are ……… new staff.
20 Conversations with traveling acquaintances usually tend to be ………
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 This restaurant has good reputation, that one does not.
A although C on the other hand
2 pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them
3 I don’t think she’s perfect for the job, she’s certainly better qualified than Steve.
A As if C As long as
4 The population is growing and _ we need more and more food.
A therefore B so that C since D A or B
5 We took a taxi _ be late.
A for not to C so as not to
B in order to not D so that not to
6 _ this time next year you ought to have a very good knowledge of English.
7 You will not easily find as good a workman as Brown; he is one a thousand.
A from B in C out of D into
8 I don’t think I can get going to that meeting tomorrow.
A out B out of C away D off
9 Frankly, I don’t care to argue you that particular subject.
A with, about B with, in C to, about D to, in
10 Mr Anderson is responsible _ hiring and firing employees.
11 “When are you going to ask your boss for a raise?”
“ _ to her twice already I don’t think she wants to give me one”
12 In the last 10 years, the number of college graduates majoring in computers _ by almost 20%.
B will have risen D had risen
13 Starting next month, salaries _ paid through a newly installed electronic- paying system.
A are B were C had been D will be
14 The resort _ a big influx of foreign visitors this year.
A has B had C is having D have
15 The talks _ an end Agreement on most points.
A approach…… is reached C are approaching… has reached
B has approached… has been reached D.are approaching…has been reached
16 If you the errors earlier, we could have avoided doing the same work twice.
A find B had found C finding D were found
17 As the owner of the property, I would be able to sign the application for credit.
18 You have to cut back on spending- you’re huge debts.
A running up B setting up C making up D putting up
19 The company is in financial difficulties and the shareholders are trying to keep it _.
20 Before being offered the job, the applicants had to _ a series of interviews.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Please be on time; try to be early.
A moreover B as soon as C although D since
2 he was the best qualified candidate, he didn’t get the job.
3 we have so much to do, let’s delay discussing this until our next meeting
4 I hope that I’ll finish it on time, _ I can’t guarantee it.
5 Everyone is entitled to such benefit _ of age and sex.
A whether B in spite C in case D. regardless
6 At present, my daily expenses are just about equal my income.
7 Fred is capable _ doing better work than he’s doing at present.
8 If this plan is satisfactory you, I'll present it to the committee.
9 It was certainly kind you to help me with that difficult work.
10 That new product will be available the public late next year.
11 Jane _ for the telephone company, but now she has a job at the post office.
A works B used to work C having worked D working
12 I lost your telephone number Otherwise, you up long before.
13 While I home, the solution to the company’s financial problems suddenly came to me.
A walk B was walking C walked D am walking
14 The new manager many problems to solve since he joined the company six months ago.
A has had B has C had D have
15 Mr Brown’s superb work performance _ won him a positive reputation.
16 I can’t understand why you didn’t _ the agreement we had made.
A stand for B stay over C keep to D bring about
17 My husband often does with people from Japan.
18 The company is _ its operations all over the Asian region.
19 The CEO decided to hire a new _ for the upcoming conference.
20 The real problem is that his company is always facing financial .
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 I won’t be able to buy that car _ I have paid off some debts
2 Many careers require a college diploma; in some jobs, , previous experience is the main requirement.
3 The director spoke briefly excessively about the project depending on how much free time he had
B both …… and D not only…… but also
4 We’ll learn interesting information we’ll want to read more.
5 you need to reach me, call me.
A In the event B In case C Should D A or B or C
6 John was so tired _ hard work that he could hardly move.
7 Our conference was interrupted _ telephone calls several times.
8 You are always finding fault everything I do.
9 We have fixed the date the meeting to be held on the 12 th June.
10 You should try to cooperate that organization every way.
A with, in B to, in C with, for D to, for
11 He refused to sign the agreement until after certain points _
A have been cleared up C have cleared up
B had been cleared up D had cleared up
12 Once you used to our methods, you the job a lot easier.
A gets……… will find C have got……will find
B will get……….will find D have got…… find
13 “Hello? Alice? This is Jeff How are you?”
“Jeff? What a coincidence! I _ about you when the phone rang
A was just thinking C have just been thinking
B just thought D was just thought
14 The city is building its dilapidated waterfront, transforming it into a pleasant and fashionable outdoor mall Next summer when the tourists _, they _
104 beautiful new shops and restaurants in the area
A will arrive…… will find C arrive…… will find
B arrive…… will have found D will arrive… will be finding
15 John to executive manager of an advertising company
A has just been promoted C has just promoted
B has just been promoting D is promoting
16 It is very costly to maintain an automobile in Singapore.
A a cell phone B a car C a dishwasher D a house
17 Coal production for the following quarter to exceed the last quarter by 5%.
A expected B expects C expect D is expected
18 She didn’t listen to my counsel and went ahead with her plans.
19 If we want to _ up with them, we’d better hurry.
20 His as a successful businessman has been established.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Our enthusiasm for the new plan has ………
A failed B disappeared C gone out D died out
3 ……… he heard the news, he rushed straight to the police.
A Although B As soon as C Before D
4 Anna has to work ……… night ……… order to earn some extra money.
A in / at B in / in C with / on D at / in
5 Mr Jerry Walker hopes he ……… all the applicants by the time the
A will have interviewed C has interviewed
6 The company has the ……… rights to market Elton John's records.
7 ……… I was waiting in line for a visa interview, I ate my lunch.
8 I have to go to the meeting ……… I want to or not.
A as soon as B while C because D whether
9 Consumers are interested ……… solar energy because of high fuel costs.
10 My computer can cope ……… huge amounts of data.
11 Fleur encouraged Dana ……… her ambition to become a model.
12 The company requires that all employees have a physical examination ………
13 My computer has a lot ……… memory, but hers has more
14 Michael Dell needs to learn Japanese, ……… is very important because it will help him get a good job in international trade.
15 If Mr Wrong ……… before noon, the committee will be surprised.
A was arriving B arrives C will arrive D arrived
16 We are so excited about our trip next month to France We ……… Paris, Nice and Grenoble.
A have been visited C are going to visit
17 Mrs Brown was driving to work when the accident happened and ……… her car.
A damaged B will damage C was damaging D has damaged
18 At the beginning of this month, I signed a ……… with your company for an office renovation project.
19 The hotel wants to ……… its business by adding a swimming pool.
20 Our company has chosen the Swedish vendors ……… they guarantee the best after-sales service.
A unless B because of C because D when
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 ……… we would like to open a branch in Oxford now, we will probably wait for another year or so.
2 The job is badly paid, ……… I’m looking for another one
A so that B so C when D since
3 ……… being stressful, high level professions can also be harmful to your health.
4 Cars enable you to reach any particular place you want; ………, a car may present parking problems in a city.
A however B in spite of C despite D but
5 ……… marketing is concerned, the best thing is to talk with the Sales Manager.
A As far as B As much C As for D As with
6 ……… my way home, I generally meet a lot of adults who are going to work.
7 I thought I would sell my car but ……… second thoughts I changed my mind, and
……… the whole I think I was wise.
A in, in B on, on C on, in D in, on
8 They are here ……… holiday but I’m here ……… business.
B for, for D all are correct
9 That company has 5,000 men working ……… it.
10 Did you come ……… land, ……… sea or ……… air?
A on, on, by B by, by, in C by, by, by D on, on, on
11 We ……… Betty since she started working there as a secretary.
A have known B had known C are knowing D knew
12 Buying stocks at that time was a bad idea, my best friend You could ……… all of your money.
A lost B have been losing C be lost D have lost
13 After Ms Sally ……… Levin Advertising, she made some innovative suggestions to reduce costs.
14 As soon as we ……… from the suppliers, we ……… you know when the goods are in stock.
A hear / will let C hear / let
B will hear / will let D are hearing / will let
15 The plan is that oil producers ……… tomorrow to discuss oil prices
A met B should meet C should have met D would meet
16 She was ……… out of 115 applicants for the position of Managing Director.
17 There’s a rumor that the National Bank is going to ……… the company I work for.
A take over B take off C take on D take after
18 The Tabors’ fortune was ……… at more than $100 million.
19 Companies have to consider the age of the population when they are ……… new staff.
20 Conversations with traveling acquaintances usually tend to be ………
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 This restaurant has good reputation, that one does not.
A although C on the other hand
2 pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them
3 I don’t think she’s perfect for the job, she’s certainly better qualified than Steve.
A As if C As long as
4 The population is growing and _ we need more and more food.
A therefore B so that C since D A or B
5 We took a taxi _ be late.
A for not to C so as not to
B in order to not D so that not to
6 _ this time next year you ought to have a very good knowledge of English.
7 You will not easily find as good a workman as Brown; he is one a thousand.
A from B in C out of D into
8 I don’t think I can get going to that meeting tomorrow.
A out B out of C away D off
9 Frankly, I don’t care to argue you that particular subject.
A with, about B with, in C to, about D to, in
10 Mr Anderson is responsible _ hiring and firing employees.
11 “When are you going to ask your boss for a raise?”
“ _ to her twice already I don’t think she wants to give me one”
12 In the last 10 years, the number of college graduates majoring in computers _ by almost 20%.
B will have risen D had risen
13 Starting next month, salaries _ paid through a newly installed electronic- paying system.
A are B were C had been D will be
14 The resort _ a big influx of foreign visitors this year.
A has B had C is having D have
15 The talks _ an end Agreement on most points.
A approach…… is reached C are approaching… has reached
B has approached… has been reached D.are approaching…has been reached
16 If you the errors earlier, we could have avoided doing the same work twice.
A find B had found C finding D were found
17 As the owner of the property, I would be able to sign the application for credit.
18 You have to cut back on spending- you’re huge debts.
A running up B setting up C making up D putting up
19 The company is in financial difficulties and the shareholders are trying to keep it _.
20 Before being offered the job, the applicants had to _ a series of interviews.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Please be on time; try to be early.
A moreover B as soon as C although D since
2 he was the best qualified candidate, he didn’t get the job.
3 we have so much to do, let’s delay discussing this until our next meeting
4 I hope that I’ll finish it on time, _ I can’t guarantee it.
5 Everyone is entitled to such benefit _ of age and sex.
A whether B in spite C in case D. regardless
6 At present, my daily expenses are just about equal my income.
7 Fred is capable _ doing better work than he’s doing at present.
8 If this plan is satisfactory you, I'll present it to the committee.
9 It was certainly kind you to help me with that difficult work.
10 That new product will be available the public late next year.
11 Jane _ for the telephone company, but now she has a job at the post office.
A works B used to work C having worked D working
12 I lost your telephone number Otherwise, you up long before.
13 While I home, the solution to the company’s financial problems suddenly came to me.
A walk B was walking C walked D am walking
14 The new manager many problems to solve since he joined the company six months ago.
A has had B has C had D have
15 Mr Brown’s superb work performance _ won him a positive reputation.
16 I can’t understand why you didn’t _ the agreement we had made.
A stand for B stay over C keep to D bring about
17 My husband often does with people from Japan.
18 The company is _ its operations all over the Asian region.
19 The CEO decided to hire a new _ for the upcoming conference.
20 The real problem is that his company is always facing financial .
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 I won’t be able to buy that car _ I have paid off some debts
2 Many careers require a college diploma; in some jobs, , previous experience is the main requirement.
3 The director spoke briefly excessively about the project depending on how much free time he had
B both …… and D not only…… but also
4 We’ll learn interesting information we’ll want to read more.
5 you need to reach me, call me.
A In the event B In case C Should D A or B or C
6 John was so tired _ hard work that he could hardly move.
7 Our conference was interrupted _ telephone calls several times.
8 You are always finding fault everything I do.
9 We have fixed the date the meeting to be held on the 12 th June.
10 You should try to cooperate that organization every way.
A with, in B to, in C with, for D to, for
11 He refused to sign the agreement until after certain points _
A have been cleared up C have cleared up
B had been cleared up D had cleared up
12 Once you used to our methods, you the job a lot easier.
A gets……… will find C have got……will find
B will get……….will find D have got…… find
13 “Hello? Alice? This is Jeff How are you?”
“Jeff? What a coincidence! I _ about you when the phone rang
A was just thinking C have just been thinking
B just thought D was just thought
14 The city is building its dilapidated waterfront, transforming it into a pleasant and fashionable outdoor mall Next summer when the tourists _, they _
104 beautiful new shops and restaurants in the area
A will arrive…… will find C arrive…… will find
B arrive…… will have found D will arrive… will be finding
15 John to executive manager of an advertising company
A has just been promoted C has just promoted
B has just been promoting D is promoting
16 It is very costly to maintain an automobile in Singapore.
A a cell phone B a car C a dishwasher D a house
17 Coal production for the following quarter to exceed the last quarter by 5%.
A expected B expects C expect D is expected
18 She didn’t listen to my counsel and went ahead with her plans.
19 If we want to _ up with them, we’d better hurry.
20 His as a successful businessman has been established.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 _ the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe.
A While B Since C After which D Unless
2 He refused to give up work he’d won a million pounds.
A despite B however C even though D because
4 _ Mr John was transferred to headquarters in New York, his wife decided to move, too.
5 He just had to apologize _ he knew he had made a mistake.
A after B before C wherever D due to
6 Mr Howell, our boss, recommended George _ a promotion.
7 You should submit your application this office before the first of May.
8 I definitely prefer traveling by air traveling by train or bus.
9 That corporation exports machinery Latin American countries.
10 Don’t you think you’d better consult your lawyer _ that problem?
11 I hope I _ all the applicants by the time the manager arrives
12 The furniture company Comfort some extra staff next week.
A employs C is going to employ
B has employed D will have employed
13 The growing number of visitors the footpaths
14 “Why hasn’t this letter been written yet? It _ yesterday.”
A was written C should have been written
B should be written D was being written
15 The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture by the time Europeans first _ in the New World.
A disappeared… arrived C disappeared… had arrived
B had disappeared…… arrived D disappeared…….were arriving
16 When Ms Samantha _ Beijing for a workshop next week, she will stay at the Ramada Hotel.
A visits B to visit C visiting D was visiting
17 Many of the jobs which are created in this area can be directly _ to tourism.
18 For a limited time only, all of our customers can take _ of our free online contents.
19 It took the department almost a week to receive a from the manufacturer.
20 The difference between the cost and the selling price is usually the _
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 I need an office for myself I can get some work done.
A so B so that C as D until
2 the boss arrives, I’m the one who makes rules.
3 the construction work on Benson Highway has finished, there will be much less traffic congestion.
A Now that B Regarding C Usually D Due to
4 No sooner had he come home he knew he had dropped his wallet.
5 the management of TC, Inc., I would like to express my appreciation to the staff.
A In spite of B Due to C On behalf of D.
6 Can you account all the money you’ve spent since you arrived?
7 In reply to your letter, I beg to inform you that addition to what he owes you he is also _ debt to me, and _ all he owes about $3,000.
A in, in, in B in, in, of C in, on, in D in, of, of
8 The clerk _ that counter said those purses were sale.
A in, for B at, on C at, in D on, on
9 First _ all, I think you should explain your idea to the director.
10 I can believe _ certain that he will show up at the meeting.
11 Weather report: “It’s seven o’clock in Frankfurt and ”
A it snows B it’s snowing C it snowed D there’s snow
12 Sales in 1995 but then in 1996
A rised……falled C have risen……have fallen
B rose…… fell D rose…….have fallen
13 “What are your plans for next week?”
“I _ on business to New York Probably on Tuesday but I haven’t bought the ticket yet.
A will fly B fly C am going to fly D was flying
14 Overall company profits at Kaplin Tech, Inc steadily for the last 5 years.
A risen B were risen C have risen D to rise
15 Our distributor called while I _ to Jim.
A was talking C would be talking
16 The bank won’t lend you the money without some that you will pay it back.
17 All the plans have been for the time being.
A put down B gone away C put aside D gone off
18 The insurance company does not seem to be good.
19 According to the _ of the contract, tenants must give six months’ notice if they intend to leave.
20 Shy people often find it difficult to _ group discussions.
A take part in C get on with
B get in touch with D take place in
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 _ you have bought it, you cannot return it.
A Once B Although C As long as D Before
2 She hasn’t received a single letter from him _ they both left school.
A as B because C since D now that
3 The students waited patiently _ the results were being distributed.
4 Both my husband and I work, _ we share the household jobs.
5 I usually allow my students to take their final examination at home, I give them a final exam in class.
6 Don’t judge a man _ his clothes.
7 time time I will examine you on the work you have done.
A At, to B In, to C With, to D From, to
8 Tom is very devoted his work He’s well qualified it too.
A to, for B for, for C to, to D for, with
9 Frank has to work _ night _ order to earn some extra money.
A at, in B in, at C in, in D at, for
10 I haven’t been able to get touch _ Mr Miller all day long.
A in, to B in, with C on, to D on, with
12 The reason I look so brown is that from a business trip to Barbados.
A I come back C I’ve just come back
B I came back D I never came back
13 “Look! There’s smoke coming out of the photocopier”
“You turn it off and I _ the safety officer”
14 I the approval of three committee members before Bob signed off on the project
A did already get C have already gotten
B had already gotten D was already getting
15 If I had known about the layoffs, I you
A would have told C will tell
16 Roger has _ a brilliant idea for the new advertising campaign.
A come up with C started up with
17 In order to finance the project, they will have to get a large _ from the bank.
18 In this job you must _ up to the problems and not run away from them.
19 He was turned down for the job because he wasn’t .
20 The new management consultant _ most of the company’s problems within a few months Her advice helped to increase profits and motivate the staff.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 He never gives homework, his students are able to enjoy their free time.
2 In order to stay competitive in the global market, we should know _ our customers need.
3 Mexico has the better football team, it lost.
4 Naoki passed the test he studied hard and understood the material.
A despite B although C because D thanks to
5 _ I heard the news, I rushed straight to the police.
A As soon as B Although C However D Before
6 I think you ought to apologize _ Virginia your rule remarks.
A with, for B with, about C to, for D to, with
7 We weren’t able to convince them _ the real value of the plan.
8 His friends have constantly encouraged him _ his difficult tasks.
9 _ the contrary, I think you were unwise; prices may go up, but, _ the other hand, they are much more likely to go down.
A In, on B On, on C In, to D On, in
10 The teacher blames his students _ their laziness.
11 I my calculator very long Two days after I bought it, my friend dropped and broke it, so I threw it away
12 The recent survey shows that our consumer base _.
A grows B is growing C had grown D was growing
13 It’s high time you _ your mind about choosing a career.
A will make up C are making up
B made up D have made up
14 I _ at Bank of America from 2001-2003.
A have been working C have worked
15 The new regulations mean that businesses complete the form by 1st April
A have to B will have to C A or B D has to
16 The construction materials have just _, so we will be able to resume work this afternoon.
17 Burning coal is an way of heating a house Gas is much cheaper.
18 Some companies _ away free samples of new products in order to familiarize consumers with them.
19 I was given a pay rise of $1,000 by my .
20 Get him to sign the contract before he has second
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 you give your details to our secretary, we will contact you when we have a vacancy.
2 I can’t work _ you make a great deal of noise.
A as B but C as soon as D before
3 We’ll have plenty to eat, _ no uninvited guests turn up.
A unless B provided that C although D as soon as
4 You must run fast, _ you will not catch the train.
A as long as B if C unless D. otherwise
5 I need to learn English, _ is very important _ it’ll help me get a good job in international trade.
6 regard to the business we spoke about, if you are going on _ it, I can perhaps help you.
A On, with B For, with C With, with D With, for
7 Don’t contrast the foreign goods _ our local products.
8 We must appoint the day _ the next meeting.
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DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
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DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(D) They filled the jet with fuel.
(B) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 statistics a machine used for making copies b collection of information shown in numbers c free of charge d entrance-hall e economic system
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DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(C) They filled the jet with fuel.
(B) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 birth certificate a document giving the date and place of a person’s birth b available in a shop c specimen d card allowing a person to board a ship or plane e containing or tasting of salt
DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 express lane:D A: money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cheques or credit cards
2 cash: A B: the amount of money a person earns
4 paycheck:B D: a place in a store where people who have few items can pay for them more quickly
5 stuck:C E: in or to the central part of a city
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 How long have the speakers been waiting?
3 What will they use to pay for their purchases?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation
4 According to the man, where will the speakers spend their vacation?
5 What does the man want to do during his vacation?
6 How will they get there?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation
7 Why did Tina miss the meeting?
8 What does the woman want to discuss with Tina?
9 What time does the woman want to see Tina?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation
10 Where is the woman's new job?
11 How does the woman feel about her new job?
12 How often does the woman get a paycheck?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 cafeteria A: a short sleep, especially during the day
2 compartment B: on a boat, train, or aircraft
3 nap C: a separate part of a piece of furniture, equipment, or a container with a particular purpose
4 appointment D: a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place
5 on board E: a restaurant (often in a factory …) where people collect food and drink from a serving area and take it to a table themselves after paying for it
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 What color is the jacket?
2 Why is the man returning it to the store?
3 How much did the man pay for it?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 What is the man doing?
5 What does the woman want to do?
6 When will the man meet the woman?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 Where does this conversation take place?
8 What will the woman do?
9 How does the man feel?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 What is the man's job?
11 What time is the woman's appointment?
12 What will the woman do?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 neighbor A: expected to happen, arrive, etc at a particular time
2 demonstration B: someone who lives near you
3 expense C: the act of showing someone how to do something, or how something works
4 be due D: a place where you go to exercise, for example by lifting weights or using other equipment
5 fitness room E: the use of money
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 When does the woman plan to invite people for dinner?
3 How many guests does she plan to have?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 When will they go to the presentation?
5 What is the presentation about?
6 What does the man want to do after the presentation?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 When is the report due?
8 What kind of report is it?
9 How does the man feel about the situation?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does this conversation take place?
11 What is the woman's favorite thing about the place?
12 What will the man do all day?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
2 contents B: everything that is contained within something
3 on hold C: having a sticky surface and able to be stuck to something without the need for glue or water
4 bill D: the money that is returned to someone who has paid for something that costs less than the amount that they gave
5 change E: a piece of paper money
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 Where does the conversation take place?
2 What does the woman want?
3 What does the man suggest doing?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 How many phone calls did they answer?
5 What is the woman waiting for?
6 What does the man want help with?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 How will the woman pay?
8 What is the woman buying?
9 How much does her purchase cost?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does the conversation take place?
11 When were the contracts mailed?
12 What time is it now?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
2 advanced B: an arrangement in which a table at a restaurant is kept for you
3 retirement C: at a higher, more difficult level
4 starving D: the act of leaving your job and stopping working, usually because you are old
5 reservation E: the money paid for a type of teaching
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 What level class does the man want to take?
2 How much will the class cost?
3 What time of day does the man want to study?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 When will Mr Katz arrive?
5 How is the weather in New York?
6 How did the woman hear about the weather?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 Where will they have the retirement party?
8 How many guest will there be?
9 When will the party be?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does the conversation take place?
11 How long will the woman have to wait?
12 What does the man suggest doing?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 schedule A: arrange that an activity will happen at a particular time
2 excuse B: stop working permanently, usually because of age
3 contract C: an explanation for your not being present somewhere
4 retire D: arrange for something to be kept for your use
5 reserve E: a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 Why can’t the woman speak with
D: He’s talking on the phone
2 What will the woman do?
3 Why does the woman want to see
A: to show him some contracts
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 Why did Mr Cho stop work?
5 When did Mr Cho stop work?
6 Why did the speakers like Mr
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 How long have the speakers been waiting for Janet?
8 Why is Janet late this time?
A: She had a dentist appointment B: She had to work late
C: She had to stop at the store
9 How does the man feel?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 What is the man’s problem?
A: The hotel lost his reservation
B: The room is too expensive
C: He doesn’t like the room
11 How long will the man stay at the hotel?
A: One day B: Two days C: Three days D: Four days
12 How much does the room cost?
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Our enthusiasm for the new plan has ………
A failed B disappeared C gone out D died out
3 ……… he heard the news, he rushed straight to the police.
A Although B As soon as C Before D
4 Anna has to work ……… night ……… order to earn some extra money.
A in / at B in / in C with / on D at / in
5 Mr Jerry Walker hopes he ……… all the applicants by the time the
A will have interviewed C has interviewed
6 The company has the ……… rights to market Elton John's records.
7 ……… I was waiting in line for a visa interview, I ate my lunch.
8 I have to go to the meeting ……… I want to or not.
A as soon as B while C because D whether
9 Consumers are interested ……… solar energy because of high fuel costs.
10 My computer can cope ……… huge amounts of data.
11 Fleur encouraged Dana ……… her ambition to become a model.
12 The company requires that all employees have a physical examination ………
13 My computer has a lot ……… memory, but hers has more
14 Michael Dell needs to learn Japanese, ……… is very important because it will help him get a good job in international trade.
15 If Mr Wrong ……… before noon, the committee will be surprised.
A was arriving B arrives C will arrive D arrived
16 We are so excited about our trip next month to France We ……… Paris, Nice and Grenoble.
A have been visited C are going to visit
17 Mrs Brown was driving to work when the accident happened and ……… her car.
A damaged B will damage C was damaging D has damaged
18 At the beginning of this month, I signed a ……… with your company for an office renovation project.
19 The hotel wants to ……… its business by adding a swimming pool.
20 Our company has chosen the Swedish vendors ……… they guarantee the best after-sales service.
A unless B because of C because D when
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 ……… we would like to open a branch in Oxford now, we will probably wait for another year or so.
2 The job is badly paid, ……… I’m looking for another one
A so that B so C when D since
3 ……… being stressful, high level professions can also be harmful to your health.
4 Cars enable you to reach any particular place you want; ………, a car may present parking problems in a city.
A however B in spite of C despite D but
5 ……… marketing is concerned, the best thing is to talk with the Sales Manager.
A As far as B As much C As for D As with
6 ……… my way home, I generally meet a lot of adults who are going to work.
7 I thought I would sell my car but ……… second thoughts I changed my mind, and
……… the whole I think I was wise.
A in, in B on, on C on, in D in, on
8 They are here ……… holiday but I’m here ……… business.
B for, for D all are correct
9 That company has 5,000 men working ……… it.
10 Did you come ……… land, ……… sea or ……… air?
A on, on, by B by, by, in C by, by, by D on, on, on
11 We ……… Betty since she started working there as a secretary.
A have known B had known C are knowing D knew
12 Buying stocks at that time was a bad idea, my best friend You could ……… all of your money.
A lost B have been losing C be lost D have lost
13 After Ms Sally ……… Levin Advertising, she made some innovative suggestions to reduce costs.
14 As soon as we ……… from the suppliers, we ……… you know when the goods are in stock.
A hear / will let C hear / let
B will hear / will let D are hearing / will let
15 The plan is that oil producers ……… tomorrow to discuss oil prices
A met B should meet C should have met D would meet
16 She was ……… out of 115 applicants for the position of Managing Director.
17 There’s a rumor that the National Bank is going to ……… the company I work for.
A take over B take off C take on D take after
18 The Tabors’ fortune was ……… at more than $100 million.
19 Companies have to consider the age of the population when they are ……… new staff.
20 Conversations with traveling acquaintances usually tend to be ………
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 This restaurant has good reputation, that one does not.
A although C on the other hand
2 pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them
3 I don’t think she’s perfect for the job, she’s certainly better qualified than Steve.
A As if C As long as
4 The population is growing and _ we need more and more food.
A therefore B so that C since D A or B
5 We took a taxi _ be late.
A for not to C so as not to
B in order to not D so that not to
6 _ this time next year you ought to have a very good knowledge of English.
7 You will not easily find as good a workman as Brown; he is one a thousand.
A from B in C out of D into
8 I don’t think I can get going to that meeting tomorrow.
A out B out of C away D off
9 Frankly, I don’t care to argue you that particular subject.
A with, about B with, in C to, about D to, in
10 Mr Anderson is responsible _ hiring and firing employees.
11 “When are you going to ask your boss for a raise?”
“ _ to her twice already I don’t think she wants to give me one”
12 In the last 10 years, the number of college graduates majoring in computers _ by almost 20%.
B will have risen D had risen
13 Starting next month, salaries _ paid through a newly installed electronic- paying system.
A are B were C had been D will be
14 The resort _ a big influx of foreign visitors this year.
A has B had C is having D have
15 The talks _ an end Agreement on most points.
A approach…… is reached C are approaching… has reached
B has approached… has been reached D.are approaching…has been reached
16 If you the errors earlier, we could have avoided doing the same work twice.
A find B had found C finding D were found
17 As the owner of the property, I would be able to sign the application for credit.
18 You have to cut back on spending- you’re huge debts.
A running up B setting up C making up D putting up
19 The company is in financial difficulties and the shareholders are trying to keep it _.
20 Before being offered the job, the applicants had to _ a series of interviews.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Please be on time; try to be early.
A moreover B as soon as C although D since
2 he was the best qualified candidate, he didn’t get the job.
3 we have so much to do, let’s delay discussing this until our next meeting
4 I hope that I’ll finish it on time, _ I can’t guarantee it.
5 Everyone is entitled to such benefit _ of age and sex.
A whether B in spite C in case D. regardless
6 At present, my daily expenses are just about equal my income.
7 Fred is capable _ doing better work than he’s doing at present.
8 If this plan is satisfactory you, I'll present it to the committee.
9 It was certainly kind you to help me with that difficult work.
10 That new product will be available the public late next year.
11 Jane _ for the telephone company, but now she has a job at the post office.
A works B used to work C having worked D working
12 I lost your telephone number Otherwise, you up long before.
13 While I home, the solution to the company’s financial problems suddenly came to me.
A walk B was walking C walked D am walking
14 The new manager many problems to solve since he joined the company six months ago.
A has had B has C had D have
15 Mr Brown’s superb work performance _ won him a positive reputation.
16 I can’t understand why you didn’t _ the agreement we had made.
A stand for B stay over C keep to D bring about
17 My husband often does with people from Japan.
18 The company is _ its operations all over the Asian region.
19 The CEO decided to hire a new _ for the upcoming conference.
20 The real problem is that his company is always facing financial .
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 I won’t be able to buy that car _ I have paid off some debts
2 Many careers require a college diploma; in some jobs, , previous experience is the main requirement.
3 The director spoke briefly excessively about the project depending on how much free time he had
B both …… and D not only…… but also
4 We’ll learn interesting information we’ll want to read more.
5 you need to reach me, call me.
A In the event B In case C Should D A or B or C
6 John was so tired _ hard work that he could hardly move.
7 Our conference was interrupted _ telephone calls several times.
8 You are always finding fault everything I do.
9 We have fixed the date the meeting to be held on the 12 th June.
10 You should try to cooperate that organization every way.
A with, in B to, in C with, for D to, for
11 He refused to sign the agreement until after certain points _
A have been cleared up C have cleared up
B had been cleared up D had cleared up
12 Once you used to our methods, you the job a lot easier.
A gets……… will find C have got……will find
B will get……….will find D have got…… find
13 “Hello? Alice? This is Jeff How are you?”
“Jeff? What a coincidence! I _ about you when the phone rang
A was just thinking C have just been thinking
B just thought D was just thought
14 The city is building its dilapidated waterfront, transforming it into a pleasant and fashionable outdoor mall Next summer when the tourists _, they _
104 beautiful new shops and restaurants in the area
A will arrive…… will find C arrive…… will find
B arrive…… will have found D will arrive… will be finding
15 John to executive manager of an advertising company
A has just been promoted C has just promoted
B has just been promoting D is promoting
16 It is very costly to maintain an automobile in Singapore.
A a cell phone B a car C a dishwasher D a house
17 Coal production for the following quarter to exceed the last quarter by 5%.
A expected B expects C expect D is expected
18 She didn’t listen to my counsel and went ahead with her plans.
19 If we want to _ up with them, we’d better hurry.
20 His as a successful businessman has been established.
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You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(C) They filled the jet with fuel.
(B) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 birth certificate a document giving the date and place of a person’s birth b available in a shop c specimen d card allowing a person to board a ship or plane e containing or tasting of salt
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You will hear 10 questions Some questions will begin with Wh-questions Others will be yes/no questions or polite requests The answer to a yes/no question is sometimes a statement without yes or no.
Haven't you filled out the application yet?
(C) They filled the jet with fuel.
(B) I applied it over the surface.
The correct answer is (B) Note the no is implied in the response The person was too busy to take the time to complete the application Choice (A) tries to confuse you by repeating the word filled and with a similar sounding word jet for yet Choice (C) tries to confuse you by using applied in a different context These are some words you might hear in questions.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition The first one has been done for you.
5 birth certificate a document giving the date and place of a person’s birth b available in a shop c specimen d card allowing a person to board a ship or plane e containing or tasting of salt
DIRECTIONS: Listen to the questions, which are followed by three responses They will not be written out for you Choose the best response to each question.
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 express lane:D A: money in the form of notes and coins, rather than cheques or credit cards
2 cash: A B: the amount of money a person earns
4 paycheck:B D: a place in a store where people who have few items can pay for them more quickly
5 stuck:C E: in or to the central part of a city
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 How long have the speakers been waiting?
3 What will they use to pay for their purchases?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation
4 According to the man, where will the speakers spend their vacation?
5 What does the man want to do during his vacation?
6 How will they get there?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation
7 Why did Tina miss the meeting?
8 What does the woman want to discuss with Tina?
9 What time does the woman want to see Tina?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation
10 Where is the woman's new job?
11 How does the woman feel about her new job?
12 How often does the woman get a paycheck?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 cafeteria A: a short sleep, especially during the day
2 compartment B: on a boat, train, or aircraft
3 nap C: a separate part of a piece of furniture, equipment, or a container with a particular purpose
4 appointment D: a formal arrangement to meet or visit someone at a particular time and place
5 on board E: a restaurant (often in a factory …) where people collect food and drink from a serving area and take it to a table themselves after paying for it
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 What color is the jacket?
2 Why is the man returning it to the store?
3 How much did the man pay for it?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 What is the man doing?
5 What does the woman want to do?
6 When will the man meet the woman?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 Where does this conversation take place?
8 What will the woman do?
9 How does the man feel?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 What is the man's job?
11 What time is the woman's appointment?
12 What will the woman do?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 neighbor A: expected to happen, arrive, etc at a particular time
2 demonstration B: someone who lives near you
3 expense C: the act of showing someone how to do something, or how something works
4 be due D: a place where you go to exercise, for example by lifting weights or using other equipment
5 fitness room E: the use of money
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 When does the woman plan to invite people for dinner?
3 How many guests does she plan to have?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 When will they go to the presentation?
5 What is the presentation about?
6 What does the man want to do after the presentation?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 When is the report due?
8 What kind of report is it?
9 How does the man feel about the situation?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does this conversation take place?
11 What is the woman's favorite thing about the place?
12 What will the man do all day?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
2 contents B: everything that is contained within something
3 on hold C: having a sticky surface and able to be stuck to something without the need for glue or water
4 bill D: the money that is returned to someone who has paid for something that costs less than the amount that they gave
5 change E: a piece of paper money
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 Where does the conversation take place?
2 What does the woman want?
3 What does the man suggest doing?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 How many phone calls did they answer?
5 What is the woman waiting for?
6 What does the man want help with?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 How will the woman pay?
8 What is the woman buying?
9 How much does her purchase cost?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does the conversation take place?
11 When were the contracts mailed?
12 What time is it now?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
2 advanced B: an arrangement in which a table at a restaurant is kept for you
3 retirement C: at a higher, more difficult level
4 starving D: the act of leaving your job and stopping working, usually because you are old
5 reservation E: the money paid for a type of teaching
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 What level class does the man want to take?
2 How much will the class cost?
3 What time of day does the man want to study?
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 When will Mr Katz arrive?
5 How is the weather in New York?
6 How did the woman hear about the weather?
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 Where will they have the retirement party?
8 How many guest will there be?
9 When will the party be?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 Where does the conversation take place?
11 How long will the woman have to wait?
12 What does the man suggest doing?
Vocabulary: Match the word with its definition
1 schedule A: arrange that an activity will happen at a particular time
2 excuse B: stop working permanently, usually because of age
3 contract C: an explanation for your not being present somewhere
4 retire D: arrange for something to be kept for your use
5 reserve E: a legal document that states and explains a formal agreement between two different people or groups
Questions 1 through 3 refer to the following conversation.
1 Why can’t the woman speak with
D: He’s talking on the phone
2 What will the woman do?
3 Why does the woman want to see
A: to show him some contracts
Questions 4 through 6 refer to the following conversation.
4 Why did Mr Cho stop work?
5 When did Mr Cho stop work?
6 Why did the speakers like Mr
Questions 7 through 9 refer to the following conversation.
7 How long have the speakers been waiting for Janet?
8 Why is Janet late this time?
A: She had a dentist appointment B: She had to work late
C: She had to stop at the store
9 How does the man feel?
Questions 10 through 12 refer to the following conversation.
10 What is the man’s problem?
A: The hotel lost his reservation
B: The room is too expensive
C: He doesn’t like the room
11 How long will the man stay at the hotel?
A: One day B: Two days C: Three days D: Four days
12 How much does the room cost?
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Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Our enthusiasm for the new plan has ………
A failed B disappeared C gone out D died out
3 ……… he heard the news, he rushed straight to the police.
A Although B As soon as C Before D
4 Anna has to work ……… night ……… order to earn some extra money.
A in / at B in / in C with / on D at / in
5 Mr Jerry Walker hopes he ……… all the applicants by the time the
A will have interviewed C has interviewed
6 The company has the ……… rights to market Elton John's records.
7 ……… I was waiting in line for a visa interview, I ate my lunch.
8 I have to go to the meeting ……… I want to or not.
A as soon as B while C because D whether
9 Consumers are interested ……… solar energy because of high fuel costs.
10 My computer can cope ……… huge amounts of data.
11 Fleur encouraged Dana ……… her ambition to become a model.
12 The company requires that all employees have a physical examination ………
13 My computer has a lot ……… memory, but hers has more
14 Michael Dell needs to learn Japanese, ……… is very important because it will help him get a good job in international trade.
15 If Mr Wrong ……… before noon, the committee will be surprised.
A was arriving B arrives C will arrive D arrived
16 We are so excited about our trip next month to France We ……… Paris, Nice and Grenoble.
A have been visited C are going to visit
17 Mrs Brown was driving to work when the accident happened and ……… her car.
A damaged B will damage C was damaging D has damaged
18 At the beginning of this month, I signed a ……… with your company for an office renovation project.
19 The hotel wants to ……… its business by adding a swimming pool.
20 Our company has chosen the Swedish vendors ……… they guarantee the best after-sales service.
A unless B because of C because D when
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Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 ……… we would like to open a branch in Oxford now, we will probably wait for another year or so.
2 The job is badly paid, ……… I’m looking for another one
A so that B so C when D since
3 ……… being stressful, high level professions can also be harmful to your health.
4 Cars enable you to reach any particular place you want; ………, a car may present parking problems in a city.
A however B in spite of C despite D but
5 ……… marketing is concerned, the best thing is to talk with the Sales Manager.
A As far as B As much C As for D As with
6 ……… my way home, I generally meet a lot of adults who are going to work.
7 I thought I would sell my car but ……… second thoughts I changed my mind, and
……… the whole I think I was wise.
A in, in B on, on C on, in D in, on
8 They are here ……… holiday but I’m here ……… business.
B for, for D all are correct
9 That company has 5,000 men working ……… it.
10 Did you come ……… land, ……… sea or ……… air?
A on, on, by B by, by, in C by, by, by D on, on, on
11 We ……… Betty since she started working there as a secretary.
A have known B had known C are knowing D knew
12 Buying stocks at that time was a bad idea, my best friend You could ……… all of your money.
A lost B have been losing C be lost D have lost
13 After Ms Sally ……… Levin Advertising, she made some innovative suggestions to reduce costs.
14 As soon as we ……… from the suppliers, we ……… you know when the goods are in stock.
A hear / will let C hear / let
B will hear / will let D are hearing / will let
15 The plan is that oil producers ……… tomorrow to discuss oil prices
A met B should meet C should have met D would meet
16 She was ……… out of 115 applicants for the position of Managing Director.
17 There’s a rumor that the National Bank is going to ……… the company I work for.
A take over B take off C take on D take after
18 The Tabors’ fortune was ……… at more than $100 million.
19 Companies have to consider the age of the population when they are ……… new staff.
20 Conversations with traveling acquaintances usually tend to be ………
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Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 This restaurant has good reputation, that one does not.
A although C on the other hand
2 pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them
3 I don’t think she’s perfect for the job, she’s certainly better qualified than Steve.
A As if C As long as
4 The population is growing and _ we need more and more food.
A therefore B so that C since D A or B
5 We took a taxi _ be late.
A for not to C so as not to
B in order to not D so that not to
6 _ this time next year you ought to have a very good knowledge of English.
7 You will not easily find as good a workman as Brown; he is one a thousand.
A from B in C out of D into
8 I don’t think I can get going to that meeting tomorrow.
A out B out of C away D off
9 Frankly, I don’t care to argue you that particular subject.
A with, about B with, in C to, about D to, in
10 Mr Anderson is responsible _ hiring and firing employees.
11 “When are you going to ask your boss for a raise?”
“ _ to her twice already I don’t think she wants to give me one”
12 In the last 10 years, the number of college graduates majoring in computers _ by almost 20%.
B will have risen D had risen
13 Starting next month, salaries _ paid through a newly installed electronic- paying system.
A are B were C had been D will be
14 The resort _ a big influx of foreign visitors this year.
A has B had C is having D have
15 The talks _ an end Agreement on most points.
A approach…… is reached C are approaching… has reached
B has approached… has been reached D.are approaching…has been reached
16 If you the errors earlier, we could have avoided doing the same work twice.
A find B had found C finding D were found
17 As the owner of the property, I would be able to sign the application for credit.
18 You have to cut back on spending- you’re huge debts.
A running up B setting up C making up D putting up
19 The company is in financial difficulties and the shareholders are trying to keep it _.
20 Before being offered the job, the applicants had to _ a series of interviews.
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Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Please be on time; try to be early.
A moreover B as soon as C although D since
2 he was the best qualified candidate, he didn’t get the job.
3 we have so much to do, let’s delay discussing this until our next meeting
4 I hope that I’ll finish it on time, _ I can’t guarantee it.
5 Everyone is entitled to such benefit _ of age and sex.
A whether B in spite C in case D. regardless
6 At present, my daily expenses are just about equal my income.
7 Fred is capable _ doing better work than he’s doing at present.
8 If this plan is satisfactory you, I'll present it to the committee.
9 It was certainly kind you to help me with that difficult work.
10 That new product will be available the public late next year.
11 Jane _ for the telephone company, but now she has a job at the post office.
A works B used to work C having worked D working
12 I lost your telephone number Otherwise, you up long before.
13 While I home, the solution to the company’s financial problems suddenly came to me.
A walk B was walking C walked D am walking
14 The new manager many problems to solve since he joined the company six months ago.
A has had B has C had D have
15 Mr Brown’s superb work performance _ won him a positive reputation.
16 I can’t understand why you didn’t _ the agreement we had made.
A stand for B stay over C keep to D bring about
17 My husband often does with people from Japan.
18 The company is _ its operations all over the Asian region.
19 The CEO decided to hire a new _ for the upcoming conference.
20 The real problem is that his company is always facing financial .
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Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 I won’t be able to buy that car _ I have paid off some debts
2 Many careers require a college diploma; in some jobs, , previous experience is the main requirement.
3 The director spoke briefly excessively about the project depending on how much free time he had
B both …… and D not only…… but also
4 We’ll learn interesting information we’ll want to read more.
5 you need to reach me, call me.
A In the event B In case C Should D A or B or C
6 John was so tired _ hard work that he could hardly move.
7 Our conference was interrupted _ telephone calls several times.
8 You are always finding fault everything I do.
9 We have fixed the date the meeting to be held on the 12 th June.
10 You should try to cooperate that organization every way.
A with, in B to, in C with, for D to, for
11 He refused to sign the agreement until after certain points _
A have been cleared up C have cleared up
B had been cleared up D had cleared up
12 Once you used to our methods, you the job a lot easier.
A gets……… will find C have got……will find
B will get……….will find D have got…… find
13 “Hello? Alice? This is Jeff How are you?”
“Jeff? What a coincidence! I _ about you when the phone rang
A was just thinking C have just been thinking
B just thought D was just thought
14 The city is building its dilapidated waterfront, transforming it into a pleasant and fashionable outdoor mall Next summer when the tourists _, they _
104 beautiful new shops and restaurants in the area
A will arrive…… will find C arrive…… will find
B arrive…… will have found D will arrive… will be finding
15 John to executive manager of an advertising company
A has just been promoted C has just promoted
B has just been promoting D is promoting
16 It is very costly to maintain an automobile in Singapore.
A a cell phone B a car C a dishwasher D a house
17 Coal production for the following quarter to exceed the last quarter by 5%.
A expected B expects C expect D is expected
18 She didn’t listen to my counsel and went ahead with her plans.
19 If we want to _ up with them, we’d better hurry.
20 His as a successful businessman has been established.
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Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Our enthusiasm for the new plan has ………
A failed B disappeared C gone out D died out
3 ……… he heard the news, he rushed straight to the police.
A Although B As soon as C Before D
4 Anna has to work ……… night ……… order to earn some extra money.
A in / at B in / in C with / on D at / in
5 Mr Jerry Walker hopes he ……… all the applicants by the time the
A will have interviewed C has interviewed
6 The company has the ……… rights to market Elton John's records.
7 ……… I was waiting in line for a visa interview, I ate my lunch.
8 I have to go to the meeting ……… I want to or not.
A as soon as B while C because D whether
9 Consumers are interested ……… solar energy because of high fuel costs.
10 My computer can cope ……… huge amounts of data.
11 Fleur encouraged Dana ……… her ambition to become a model.
12 The company requires that all employees have a physical examination ………
13 My computer has a lot ……… memory, but hers has more
14 Michael Dell needs to learn Japanese, ……… is very important because it will help him get a good job in international trade.
15 If Mr Wrong ……… before noon, the committee will be surprised.
A was arriving B arrives C will arrive D arrived
16 We are so excited about our trip next month to France We ……… Paris, Nice and Grenoble.
A have been visited C are going to visit
17 Mrs Brown was driving to work when the accident happened and ……… her car.
A damaged B will damage C was damaging D has damaged
18 At the beginning of this month, I signed a ……… with your company for an office renovation project.
19 The hotel wants to ……… its business by adding a swimming pool.
20 Our company has chosen the Swedish vendors ……… they guarantee the best after-sales service.
A unless B because of C because D when
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Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 ……… we would like to open a branch in Oxford now, we will probably wait for another year or so.
2 The job is badly paid, ……… I’m looking for another one
A so that B so C when D since
3 ……… being stressful, high level professions can also be harmful to your health.
4 Cars enable you to reach any particular place you want; ………, a car may present parking problems in a city.
A however B in spite of C despite D but
5 ……… marketing is concerned, the best thing is to talk with the Sales Manager.
A As far as B As much C As for D As with
6 ……… my way home, I generally meet a lot of adults who are going to work.
7 I thought I would sell my car but ……… second thoughts I changed my mind, and
……… the whole I think I was wise.
A in, in B on, on C on, in D in, on
8 They are here ……… holiday but I’m here ……… business.
B for, for D all are correct
9 That company has 5,000 men working ……… it.
10 Did you come ……… land, ……… sea or ……… air?
A on, on, by B by, by, in C by, by, by D on, on, on
11 We ……… Betty since she started working there as a secretary.
A have known B had known C are knowing D knew
12 Buying stocks at that time was a bad idea, my best friend You could ……… all of your money.
A lost B have been losing C be lost D have lost
13 After Ms Sally ……… Levin Advertising, she made some innovative suggestions to reduce costs.
14 As soon as we ……… from the suppliers, we ……… you know when the goods are in stock.
A hear / will let C hear / let
B will hear / will let D are hearing / will let
15 The plan is that oil producers ……… tomorrow to discuss oil prices
A met B should meet C should have met D would meet
16 She was ……… out of 115 applicants for the position of Managing Director.
17 There’s a rumor that the National Bank is going to ……… the company I work for.
A take over B take off C take on D take after
18 The Tabors’ fortune was ……… at more than $100 million.
19 Companies have to consider the age of the population when they are ……… new staff.
20 Conversations with traveling acquaintances usually tend to be ………
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 This restaurant has good reputation, that one does not.
A although C on the other hand
2 pollution control measures are expensive, many industries hesitate to adopt them
3 I don’t think she’s perfect for the job, she’s certainly better qualified than Steve.
A As if C As long as
4 The population is growing and _ we need more and more food.
A therefore B so that C since D A or B
5 We took a taxi _ be late.
A for not to C so as not to
B in order to not D so that not to
6 _ this time next year you ought to have a very good knowledge of English.
7 You will not easily find as good a workman as Brown; he is one a thousand.
A from B in C out of D into
8 I don’t think I can get going to that meeting tomorrow.
A out B out of C away D off
9 Frankly, I don’t care to argue you that particular subject.
A with, about B with, in C to, about D to, in
10 Mr Anderson is responsible _ hiring and firing employees.
11 “When are you going to ask your boss for a raise?”
“ _ to her twice already I don’t think she wants to give me one”
12 In the last 10 years, the number of college graduates majoring in computers _ by almost 20%.
B will have risen D had risen
13 Starting next month, salaries _ paid through a newly installed electronic- paying system.
A are B were C had been D will be
14 The resort _ a big influx of foreign visitors this year.
A has B had C is having D have
15 The talks _ an end Agreement on most points.
A approach…… is reached C are approaching… has reached
B has approached… has been reached D.are approaching…has been reached
16 If you the errors earlier, we could have avoided doing the same work twice.
A find B had found C finding D were found
17 As the owner of the property, I would be able to sign the application for credit.
18 You have to cut back on spending- you’re huge debts.
A running up B setting up C making up D putting up
19 The company is in financial difficulties and the shareholders are trying to keep it _.
20 Before being offered the job, the applicants had to _ a series of interviews.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 Please be on time; try to be early.
A moreover B as soon as C although D since
2 he was the best qualified candidate, he didn’t get the job.
3 we have so much to do, let’s delay discussing this until our next meeting
4 I hope that I’ll finish it on time, _ I can’t guarantee it.
5 Everyone is entitled to such benefit _ of age and sex.
A whether B in spite C in case D. regardless
6 At present, my daily expenses are just about equal my income.
7 Fred is capable _ doing better work than he’s doing at present.
8 If this plan is satisfactory you, I'll present it to the committee.
9 It was certainly kind you to help me with that difficult work.
10 That new product will be available the public late next year.
11 Jane _ for the telephone company, but now she has a job at the post office.
A works B used to work C having worked D working
12 I lost your telephone number Otherwise, you up long before.
13 While I home, the solution to the company’s financial problems suddenly came to me.
A walk B was walking C walked D am walking
14 The new manager many problems to solve since he joined the company six months ago.
A has had B has C had D have
15 Mr Brown’s superb work performance _ won him a positive reputation.
16 I can’t understand why you didn’t _ the agreement we had made.
A stand for B stay over C keep to D bring about
17 My husband often does with people from Japan.
18 The company is _ its operations all over the Asian region.
19 The CEO decided to hire a new _ for the upcoming conference.
20 The real problem is that his company is always facing financial .
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 I won’t be able to buy that car _ I have paid off some debts
2 Many careers require a college diploma; in some jobs, , previous experience is the main requirement.
3 The director spoke briefly excessively about the project depending on how much free time he had
B both …… and D not only…… but also
4 We’ll learn interesting information we’ll want to read more.
5 you need to reach me, call me.
A In the event B In case C Should D A or B or C
6 John was so tired _ hard work that he could hardly move.
7 Our conference was interrupted _ telephone calls several times.
8 You are always finding fault everything I do.
9 We have fixed the date the meeting to be held on the 12 th June.
10 You should try to cooperate that organization every way.
A with, in B to, in C with, for D to, for
11 He refused to sign the agreement until after certain points _
A have been cleared up C have cleared up
B had been cleared up D had cleared up
12 Once you used to our methods, you the job a lot easier.
A gets……… will find C have got……will find
B will get……….will find D have got…… find
13 “Hello? Alice? This is Jeff How are you?”
“Jeff? What a coincidence! I _ about you when the phone rang
A was just thinking C have just been thinking
B just thought D was just thought
14 The city is building its dilapidated waterfront, transforming it into a pleasant and fashionable outdoor mall Next summer when the tourists _, they _
104 beautiful new shops and restaurants in the area
A will arrive…… will find C arrive…… will find
B arrive…… will have found D will arrive… will be finding
15 John to executive manager of an advertising company
A has just been promoted C has just promoted
B has just been promoting D is promoting
16 It is very costly to maintain an automobile in Singapore.
A a cell phone B a car C a dishwasher D a house
17 Coal production for the following quarter to exceed the last quarter by 5%.
A expected B expects C expect D is expected
18 She didn’t listen to my counsel and went ahead with her plans.
19 If we want to _ up with them, we’d better hurry.
20 His as a successful businessman has been established.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 _ the fighting stopped, travel across country has been quite safe.
A While B Since C After which D Unless
2 He refused to give up work he’d won a million pounds.
A despite B however C even though D because
4 _ Mr John was transferred to headquarters in New York, his wife decided to move, too.
5 He just had to apologize _ he knew he had made a mistake.
A after B before C wherever D due to
6 Mr Howell, our boss, recommended George _ a promotion.
7 You should submit your application this office before the first of May.
8 I definitely prefer traveling by air traveling by train or bus.
9 That corporation exports machinery Latin American countries.
10 Don’t you think you’d better consult your lawyer _ that problem?
11 I hope I _ all the applicants by the time the manager arrives
12 The furniture company Comfort some extra staff next week.
A employs C is going to employ
B has employed D will have employed
13 The growing number of visitors the footpaths
14 “Why hasn’t this letter been written yet? It _ yesterday.”
A was written C should have been written
B should be written D was being written
15 The Maya established a very advanced civilization in the jungles of the Yucatan; however, their culture by the time Europeans first _ in the New World.
A disappeared… arrived C disappeared… had arrived
B had disappeared…… arrived D disappeared…….were arriving
16 When Ms Samantha _ Beijing for a workshop next week, she will stay at the Ramada Hotel.
A visits B to visit C visiting D was visiting
17 Many of the jobs which are created in this area can be directly _ to tourism.
18 For a limited time only, all of our customers can take _ of our free online contents.
19 It took the department almost a week to receive a from the manufacturer.
20 The difference between the cost and the selling price is usually the _
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 I need an office for myself I can get some work done.
A so B so that C as D until
2 the boss arrives, I’m the one who makes rules.
3 the construction work on Benson Highway has finished, there will be much less traffic congestion.
A Now that B Regarding C Usually D Due to
4 No sooner had he come home he knew he had dropped his wallet.
5 the management of TC, Inc., I would like to express my appreciation to the staff.
A In spite of B Due to C On behalf of D.
6 Can you account all the money you’ve spent since you arrived?
7 In reply to your letter, I beg to inform you that addition to what he owes you he is also _ debt to me, and _ all he owes about $3,000.
A in, in, in B in, in, of C in, on, in D in, of, of
8 The clerk _ that counter said those purses were sale.
A in, for B at, on C at, in D on, on
9 First _ all, I think you should explain your idea to the director.
10 I can believe _ certain that he will show up at the meeting.
11 Weather report: “It’s seven o’clock in Frankfurt and ”
A it snows B it’s snowing C it snowed D there’s snow
12 Sales in 1995 but then in 1996
A rised……falled C have risen……have fallen
B rose…… fell D rose…….have fallen
13 “What are your plans for next week?”
“I _ on business to New York Probably on Tuesday but I haven’t bought the ticket yet.
A will fly B fly C am going to fly D was flying
14 Overall company profits at Kaplin Tech, Inc steadily for the last 5 years.
A risen B were risen C have risen D to rise
15 Our distributor called while I _ to Jim.
A was talking C would be talking
16 The bank won’t lend you the money without some that you will pay it back.
17 All the plans have been for the time being.
A put down B gone away C put aside D gone off
18 The insurance company does not seem to be good.
19 According to the _ of the contract, tenants must give six months’ notice if they intend to leave.
20 Shy people often find it difficult to _ group discussions.
A take part in C get on with
B get in touch with D take place in
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 _ you have bought it, you cannot return it.
A Once B Although C As long as D Before
2 She hasn’t received a single letter from him _ they both left school.
A as B because C since D now that
3 The students waited patiently _ the results were being distributed.
4 Both my husband and I work, _ we share the household jobs.
5 I usually allow my students to take their final examination at home, I give them a final exam in class.
6 Don’t judge a man _ his clothes.
7 time time I will examine you on the work you have done.
A At, to B In, to C With, to D From, to
8 Tom is very devoted his work He’s well qualified it too.
A to, for B for, for C to, to D for, with
9 Frank has to work _ night _ order to earn some extra money.
A at, in B in, at C in, in D at, for
10 I haven’t been able to get touch _ Mr Miller all day long.
A in, to B in, with C on, to D on, with
12 The reason I look so brown is that from a business trip to Barbados.
A I come back C I’ve just come back
B I came back D I never came back
13 “Look! There’s smoke coming out of the photocopier”
“You turn it off and I _ the safety officer”
14 I the approval of three committee members before Bob signed off on the project
A did already get C have already gotten
B had already gotten D was already getting
15 If I had known about the layoffs, I you
A would have told C will tell
16 Roger has _ a brilliant idea for the new advertising campaign.
A come up with C started up with
17 In order to finance the project, they will have to get a large _ from the bank.
18 In this job you must _ up to the problems and not run away from them.
19 He was turned down for the job because he wasn’t .
20 The new management consultant _ most of the company’s problems within a few months Her advice helped to increase profits and motivate the staff.
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 He never gives homework, his students are able to enjoy their free time.
2 In order to stay competitive in the global market, we should know _ our customers need.
3 Mexico has the better football team, it lost.
4 Naoki passed the test he studied hard and understood the material.
A despite B although C because D thanks to
5 _ I heard the news, I rushed straight to the police.
A As soon as B Although C However D Before
6 I think you ought to apologize _ Virginia your rule remarks.
A with, for B with, about C to, for D to, with
7 We weren’t able to convince them _ the real value of the plan.
8 His friends have constantly encouraged him _ his difficult tasks.
9 _ the contrary, I think you were unwise; prices may go up, but, _ the other hand, they are much more likely to go down.
A In, on B On, on C In, to D On, in
10 The teacher blames his students _ their laziness.
11 I my calculator very long Two days after I bought it, my friend dropped and broke it, so I threw it away
12 The recent survey shows that our consumer base _.
A grows B is growing C had grown D was growing
13 It’s high time you _ your mind about choosing a career.
A will make up C are making up
B made up D have made up
14 I _ at Bank of America from 2001-2003.
A have been working C have worked
15 The new regulations mean that businesses complete the form by 1st April
A have to B will have to C A or B D has to
16 The construction materials have just _, so we will be able to resume work this afternoon.
17 Burning coal is an way of heating a house Gas is much cheaper.
18 Some companies _ away free samples of new products in order to familiarize consumers with them.
19 I was given a pay rise of $1,000 by my .
20 Get him to sign the contract before he has second
Directions: The following sentences are incomplete Beneath each of these sentences, there are four words or phrases, marked A, B, C, and D Choose the one word or phrase that best completes the sentence and fill in the appropriate answer above.
1 you give your details to our secretary, we will contact you when we have a vacancy.
2 I can’t work _ you make a great deal of noise.
A as B but C as soon as D before
3 We’ll have plenty to eat, _ no uninvited guests turn up.
A unless B provided that C although D as soon as
4 You must run fast, _ you will not catch the train.
A as long as B if C unless D. otherwise
5 I need to learn English, _ is very important _ it’ll help me get a good job in international trade.
6 regard to the business we spoke about, if you are going on _ it, I can perhaps help you.
A On, with B For, with C With, with D With, for
7 Don’t contrast the foreign goods _ our local products.
8 We must appoint the day _ the next meeting.