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TENSES Simple pas, pas progressive, present perfect, present perfect progressive or past perfect: 1. Detective: I’m afraid I must ask you both what you (do) …………………… yesterday at 10.30 p.m.? Mr. X: I (play) ……………………….chess with my wife. Mr. Y: I (listen) ……………………………to a play on the radio. 2. I (make) ……………………a cake when the light went out. I (have) ………………………to finish it the dark. 3. I didn’t want to meet Paul so when he entered the room I (leave) ……………………… 4. He (watch) ………………….TV when the phone rang. He (turn) ……………….the sound and (go) ……………………… to answer it. 5. While I (swim) ………………….someone (steal) …………………….clothes and I (have) ……………………….to walk home in my swimming suit. 6. He (say) ……………………that he (build) …………………………the house himself and that he (think) ………………………… it would be ready in two years. 7. By the end of last year, he (write) ………………………….two novels. 8. The children (play) ………………………….football in the yard at 5 p.m. yesterday. 9. Her daughter (prepare) ………………………….dinner before she (go) ……………………… home last night. 10. I (write) …………………… a letter but I can’t find a stamp. 11. How long that monument (be) ……………………….there? 12. She (say) ……………………that she would phone me this morning, but it is now 12.30 and she (not/phone) …………………………….yet. 13. You (meet) ………………………… my brother at the lecture yesterday? 14. How long you (wait) …………………………for me? - I (wait) ………………………….about half an hour. 15. It (rain) …………………… for two days now. There will be a flood soon. 16. We (argue) …………………… about this for two hour now. Perhaps we should stop. 17. You (drive) ………………………… all day. Let me drive now. 18. The film already (begin) ………………………before we (arrive) …………………… last night. 19. By the time he left the office, he (attend) …………………….three meeting. 20. At this time last year he (visit) …………………………France. Find the error in these sentences: 1. I am studying here since last month. 2. I want to get married but I don’t meet the right person yet. 3. I see that movie three times, and I want to see it again. 4. Last night I had dinner with two friends. I knew both of them for a long time. 5. I am not like my job at the restaurant and my brother wants me to change it. 6. So far this week, the teachers are giving us a lot of homework. 7. My mother makes sausage rolls for the party all the morning. 8. He hasn’t stopped eating since he arrives. 9. She stops all day and she hasn’t a penny left. 10. When I last saw her she hurried along the road to the station. Choose the best answers: 1. I ‘ve been in this city for a long time. I ………………….here sixteen years ago. a. have come b. was coming c. came d. had come 2. “Hello, Alice. This is Jeff. How are you?” “Jeff. What a coincidence! I ………………………about you when the phone rang. a. was just thinking b. just thought c. have just been thinking d. was just thought English 12 1 3. “When is Mr. Fields planning to retire?” – “Soon, I think. He …………………… here for a long time. He’ll probably retire either next year or the year after that.” a. worked b. had been working c. has been working d. is working 4. While I was watching TV last night, a mouse …………………… across the floor. a. ran b. runs c. was running d. is running 5. Fish were among the earliest forms of life. Fish …………………….on earth for ages and ages. a. existed b. exist c. have existed d. are existing 6. The phone ………………….constantly since Jack announced his candidacy for president this morning. a. has been ringing b. rang c. had rung d. had been ringing 7. In the last two decades, space exploration ………………… great contribution to weather forecasting. a. is making b. has made c. made d. makes 8. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong ………………… down onto the moon, the first person ever to set foot on another body. a. was stepping b. stepped c. has stepped d. was step 9. “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.” a. I’ve talked b. I’ve been talking c. I was talking d. I’d talked 10. “Paul, could you please turn off the stove? The potatoes ……………………for at least thirty minutes.” a. are boiling b. boiled c. have been boiling d. were boiling 11. The Chinese ………………….spaghetti dishes for a long time before Marco Polo ……………… it back to Italy. a. have been making / bring b. had made / brought c. make / brings d. made / bought 12. My family loves this house. It ………………….the family home ever since my grandfather …………… it 60 years ago. a. was / builds b. had been / built c. has been / was building d. has been / built 13. A minor earthquake occurred at 2:07 a.m. on January 3. most of the people in the village ……………… at the time and didn’t even know it had occurred until the next morning. a. slept b. had slept c. were sleeping d. sleep 14. Jim, why don’t you take some time off? You ……………… too hard lately. a. work b. worked c. were working d. have been working 15. The little girl started to cry. She ……………………her doll, and no one was able to find it for her. a. has lost b. had lost c. was losing d. was lost 16. Jane’s eyes burned and her shoulders ached. She …………………….at the computer for five straight hours. Finally she took a break. a. is sitting b. was sitting c. had been sitting d. has been sitting 17. She …………………….her back while she ………………….volleyball last week. a. hurt / was playing b. had hurt / played c. hurt / played d. hurt / had been playing 18. By the time Dick went to bed, he ……………….a full day and was ready for sleep. a. had b. had had c. has had d. was having 19. After he ……………… eating, he …………………a short walk in the park. a. had finished / had taken b. finished / took c. had finished / took d. finished / was taking 20. He ……………., …………………., and then ………………….a light breakfast. a. shaved / showered / made b. shaved / was showering / made c. was shaving / was showering / was making d. had shaved / showered / was making 21. The apartment was hot when I got home, so I ………………… on the air conditioner. a. turn b. turned c. had turned d. was turning 22. They ………………… married since last summer. A. married b. have been married c. were marrying d. had married 23. I can’t swallow another bite. I ……………………too much. a. already eat b. had already eaten c. already have eaten d. have already eaten 24. Mark ……………….a trip to Asia last October. a. takes b. took c. has taken d. had taken English 12 2 25. He ……………….many trips to Asia since he started his own import – export business. a. has taken b. had taken c. took d. was taking 26. I …………… my car. That’s why my hands are so dirty. a. had greased b. have greased c. was greasing d. have been greasing 27. My father ………………… in garden all the afternoon. a. works b. had worked c. has been working d. was working 28. I …………… in very last night and unfortunately the dog ………………up. a. come / wakes b. came / woke c. was coming / woke d. had come / had woke 29. Would you like some coffee? I ………………….some. a. have made just b. had just made c. just made d. have just made 30. Before my sister ………………abroad last year, she ………………the English course. a. went / finished b. had gone / finished c. went / had finished d. was going / had finished Put the verbs in the correct forms: 1. It’s 6 p.m. Mary is at home. She (have) ………………………dinner. She always (have) ………………………… dinner with her family around 6 o’clock. 2. Jong (speak) ……………………………Chinese. Chinese is his native language, but right now he (speak) ……………………… English. 3. While I (walk) ………………………to class yesterday morning, I (see) ………………………Joan. 4. Jack moved to Hong Kong after he graduated from the university. Jack (be) ……………………………in Hong Kong since he (graduate) ………………………. 5. My cousin and I (watch) ………………………….a movie on TV last night when my brother (come) ……………………………… 6. My mother called me around five o’clock. My husband came home a little after that. When he (come) ………………………… home, I (talk) …………………… to my mother on the phone. 7. Yesterday afternoon, I (go) …………………….to visit the Smiths. When I (get) ……………………….there around two o’clock, Mrs Smith (be) ……………………… in the yard. She (plant) ……………………….flowers in her garden. Mr. Smith (be) ………………………… in the garage. He (work) ………………….on their car. The children (play) ………………………in the front yard. 8. Yesterday I (go) ……………………….to my friend’s birthday party. I (be / never) ………………………to a party before. 9. I (not / see) ……………………him for three years. I wonder where he is. 10. I can’t go out because I (not/finish) ……………………….my work yet. 11. Look! The train (come) ……………………. 12. He (go) ………………… out ten minutes ago. 13. You (see) …………………….the moon last night? 14. How long you (know) …………………….your new assistant? 15. He (serve) …………………….in the First World War. 16. He (lose) ………………………….his job last month and since then he (be) ………………….out of work. 17. She (have) ……………………her photograph taken tomorrow. 18. The committee (meet) ………………….next week. 19. I am sure that I (recognize) ……………………….him. 20. What she (have) …………………….for breakfast usually? SAMPLE TEST 1 - Unit 1 Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 1. a. hills b. days c. months d. pens 2. a. accurate b. accept c. accident d. success 3. a. rise b. sense c. sentence d. sequence 4. a. advises b. clothes c. raises d. devises Choose the word which is stressed differently from the rest 5. a. although b. secondary c. leftovers d. close-knit English 12 3 Choose the best option: 6. It is very late and it’s high time we ………… . a. go b. went c. must go d. will go 7. This time last week I ……. to Dalat. a. have driven b. drove c. was driving d. were driving 8. This is the first time I …… London. a. have ever visited b. ever visited c. was ever visiting d. has ever visited 9. I … …… a shower when the telephone rang. a. had b. was having c. have had d. have 10. They love …………. their father in mending things around the house at weekends. a. to join b. joined c. joining d. join 11.My father studies about life and structure of plants and animals. He is a ………. a. biology b. biologist c. biological d. biologically 12. She takes the …… for running the household. a. responsibility b. responsible c. responsibly d. responsiveness. 13. We are a very close-nit family and very … of one another. a. supporting b. supportive c. support d. supporter 14. Family is a base ……….which we can go into the world with confidence. a. from b. among c. between d. under 15. Members of our family have very close relationships ……….each other. a. with b. of c. among d. at 16. His eel soup is ……… best soup I have ever eaten. a. the b. a c. an d. no article 17. In the afternoon, my sister rushes to the market, then hurries home……………dinner is ready on the table by the time my father gets home. a. so that b. such that c. because d. although 18. Martin is someone with I usually agree. A. him B. that C. who D. whom 19. The……….we share closely is watching football. a. decision b. interest c. household d. interest 20. Dad is always willing to ……… a hand with cleaning the house. a. take b. give c. make d. do 21. We enjoy _______ time together in the evening when the family members gather in the living room after a day of working hard. a. spending b. caring c. taking d. doing 22. According to the boss, John is the most _______ for the position of executive secretary. a. supportive b. caring c. suitable d. comfortable 23. Billy, come and give me a hand with cooking. a. help b. prepared c. be busy d. attempt 24. My husband and I both go out to work so we share the _______. a. happiness b. household chores c. responsibility d. employment 25.He was very respectful at home and _______ to his parents. a. responsible b. caring c. obedient d. lovely 26. It is parents' duty and responsibility to _______ hands to take care of their children and give them a happy home. a. shake b. hold c. join d. take 27. - “I’ve lost $500 dollars!” - “___________” A. Really? Thanks B. Good luck! C. How annoying! D. I’m sorry to hear that 28. Peter: Good morning, Mr. Brown. How are you? Mr. Brown: _______ A. Not bad. You? B. So long C. I’m fine, thank you D. Morning, Peter. And you? English 12 4 29. When did your sister start working as a secretary? a. When has your sister been a secretary? b. How long has your sister worked as a secretary? c. How long had your sister worked as a secretary? d. How long have your sister worked as a secretary 30. . in Rome than he . a. No sooner he had arrived / was being kidnapped b. No sooner had he arrived / was kidnapped c. Had he no sooner arrived / kidnapped d. No sooner was he arriving / had being kidnapped 31. I have not met her for three years. - Means a. It is three years when I will meet her. b. I did not meet her three years ago c. During three years, I met her once. d. The last time I met her was three years ago 32. This is the first time I attend such an enjoyable wedding party. a. The first wedding party I attended was enjoyable. b. My attendance at the first wedding party was enjoyable c. I had the first enjoyable wedding party. d. I have never attended such an enjoyable wedding party before. 33. I last heard this song ten years ago. ………………………………………………… a. It is ten years since I last heard this song. b. It is ten years when I have heard this song. c. It has been ten years when I have heard this song. d. It was ten years since I have heard this song 34. “Don’t leave the house until I get back, John” his sister said. a. John’s sister told him not to leave the house when she got back. b. John’s sister told him not to go out until she gets back. c. John’s sister told him not to leave the house when she got back. d. John’s sister told him to stay at home till she got back. Choose the underlined part which needs correcting 35. After George (A) had returned (B) to his house, (C) he (D) was reading a book. 36.(A) What a pity ! I (B) don’t have (C) money enough to buy this (D) expensive book . 37. (A) I am now (B) in my final year (C) at (D) a secondary school . 38. (A) Neither his parents( B) nor his teacher ( C ) are satisfied(D) with his result when he was at high school Read the passages and choose the best option: A. The family is one of the most importances of human groups. It (39)___in all known human societies. (40)__there are many different kinds of families in the world, they have much in common and all societies have some rules about who can marry who and how children should be (41)__up. Not all societies have marriages with just one wife and one husband. In many countries members of an extended family (42)___live together. The responsibilities of parents and children also vary widely. For example, in China, children are very respectful of their parents (43)__look after them when they get old. In many Western countries, children move away from home and live independent lives once they are adults. However, in spite of numerous changes and problems, the family still remains the best possible environment and support for the vast majority of people. Most of us may (44)__ about our families sometimes, but we still love them dearly and wish we could spend more time together. 39. A. remains B. is C. has D. exists 40. A. Although B. Despite C. Moreover D. Also 41. A. grown B. come C. quite D .gone 42. A. all B. whole C. entirely. D. completely 43. A. however B. but C. so D. and 44. A. anger B. talk C. complain D. care Read the passages and choose the best answer: A. Andrea - There are six of us in our family, my parents, me, the twins and my older brother, Ted. Ted is a good ten years older than me and the twins - they are girls - are two years younger than me. We had a good childhood out in the countryside. My parents were always busy with the farm and so we didn't get the help with school work and things like that that children get today. But my parents were very loving, especially my father. I regret not helping more around the farm because now I realize that it must have been very hard for my parents, especially as my grandparents lived so far away. English 12 5 Bob - Both my parents were in the theatre and they had made quite a name for themselves on the stage. As a child I remember our house being constantly full of famous people, laughing and talking. My sisters and me would be brought down by our nanny to kiss parents goodnight and then we would be packed off to the nursery. That's as much as we ever really saw of them at that time. It's better now, but it has left a mark on all of us - we ring each other now and again, but that's about all. I think my father understands this, but I am not sure my mother does. Camillia - I left home when I was sixteen to live with my grandparents in Sydney. My parents had a farm in the outback and I needed to go to college. It was quite difficult for me to leave my younger brothers and sisters behind as we were quite a tight-knit group, even though the age gap was fairly wide - as you can imagine there was no one else to play with out in the middle of nowhere! When I got fed up I'd give them a ring, and my dad would always put me right - a tower of strength he was. My grandparents were great too - helped me with my homework, took me on trips, things like that I'll never forget that. David - I am always telling my kids - your family is always there for you, whatever happens. You might think we don't understand you and all that rubbish, but no one else will look after you the way the family will. Family is important to me. When I was young, I didn't have much of family life. Our kids were quite close in ages so that helped enormously, but we didn't see much of our parents. In fact, we saw more of granny and grandpa, but they were a bit strict. We all got on and we knew that our parents cared for us. But there wasn't much in the way of trips, treats, things that nowadays people take for granted. 45. Andra has ___. a. two brothers and one sister b. one brother and two sisters c. two brothers and two sisters d. one brother and one sister 46. The person who didn’t live with her/ his grandparents is ___. a. Andra b. Bob c. Camillia d. David 47. Bob’s parents were ___. a. famous actor and actress b. famous farmers c. teachers d. nurses 48. The person whose grandparents were very strict to their grandchildren is ___. a. Andra b. Bob c. Camillia d. David 49. Andra’s parents were ___. a. farmers b. workers c. singers d. directors 50. The person whose father gave him/her a lot of encouragement when he/she was sad is ___. a. Andra b. Bob c. Camillia d. David ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………… SAMPLE TEST 2 - Unit 2 Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from that of the others 1. A. diversity B. sacrifice C. oblige D. significant 2. A. weather B. appear C. measure D. pleasure 3. A. confided B. obliged C. determined D. agreed 4. A. unwise B. develops C. values D. equals 5. A. ancestor B. celebrate C. conical D. certain English 12 6 Choose A, B, C, or D that best completes each unfinished sentence, substitutes the underlined part, or has a close meaning to the original one: 6. Last week the burglars _____ all my jewelry but left the picture. A. took B. have taken C. will take D. were taking 7. Come and see me when you _____ your report. A. finish B. finished C. will finish D. had finished 8. When I got home I found that water _____ down the kitchen walls. A. ran B. was running C. has run D. run 9. How _____ since we _____ college? A. are you / left B. were you / left C. have you been / have left D. have you been / left 10. _____ any letters from him lately? A. Do you receive B. Have you received C. Are you receiving D. Had you received 11. When I met John, he _____ from his university already. A. graduated B. was graduating C. will graduate D. had graduated 12. Listen! Someone _____ at the door. A. has knocked B. have knocked C. knocked D. is knocking 13. Why don’t you let your son _____ camping with his classmates? A. go B. going C. to go D. goes 14. My father usually _____ beer after meals but now he _____ tea. A. drank / was drinking B. drinks / is drinking C. has drunk / drinks D. drinks / drinks 15. They _____ the job by this time tomorrow. A. will finish B. will be finishing D. are finishing C. will have finished 16. Ever since she arrived, she _____ quietly in the corner. A. sat B. has been sitting C. sits D. is sitting 17. This is the most difficult class _____. A. I’ve never taken B. I’m ever taking C. I take ever since D. I’ve ever taken 18. Most of the guests _____ by the time we arrived at the reception. A. had left B. were left C. would left D. have left 19. Bob _____ so sleepy yesterday morning that he _____ asleep during the Math lesson. A. fell / fell B. felt / fell C. fell / felt D. fell / felt 20. _____ patient with your children! A. Be B. To be C. Being D. To do 21. John cannot make a _____ to get married to Mary or stay single until he can afford a house and a car. A. decide B. decision C. decisive D. decisively 22. Many young people have objected to _____ marriage which is decided by the parents of the bride and groom. A. agreed B. shared C. contractual D. sacrificed 23. Professor Berg was very interested in the diversity of cultures all over the world. A. variety B. changes C. conservation D. number 24. They had a _____ candlelit dinner last night and she accepted his proposal of marriage. A. romance B. romantic C. romantically D. romanticize 25. I fell in _____ love with him because of his kind nature. A. a B. an C. the D. Ø 26. “Do you fancy a coffee?” - “ _____” A. Oh, dear. B. Everything is OK. C. Oh, yes. I’d love one. D. How do you do? 27. “I’m sorry. It’s late. I must go now. Bye-bye.” -“ _____” A. You are welcome. B. Goodbye. See you soon. C. Not at all. D. Hello. English 12 7 28. “How are you getting on?” - “ _____” A. All right. B. Not bad. C. It’s OK. D. All are correct 29. “Where can we meet?” - “It’s up to you.” A. I do not want to meet you. B. I do not know. C. It depends on you. D. At your house. 30. “Thank you for a lovely evening.” - “ _____” A. You are welcome. B. Have a good day. C. Thanks. D. Cheer. Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 31 to 35: All of us know that we have to work hard to earn our living, to serve others and to (31) _____ our duties towards our country. Besides earning money, we need to feel (32) _____ and enthusiastic to work. We have to follow our career during our time of working. So, choosing a suitable profession is very important (33) _____ us. There are various kinds of professions in society and they are all (34) _____ and useful. Some work in a factory, others at the desk. Some like to be a doctor, others prefer engineering; and me, I choose (35) _____. 31. A. fulfill B. fill C. put D. make 32. A. comfort B. comfortable C. comfortably D. uncomfortable 33. A. for B. with C. to D. on 34. A. gentle B. noble C. boring D. harmful 35. A. teach B. teaches C. teacher D. teaching Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 36 to 40: Parents often have dreams for their children’s futures. They hope their children will have a better life than they had. They dream that their children will do things that they couldn’t do. Parents who come to the U.S. from foreign countries hope their children will have better education here. They think their children will have more career choices and more successful lives. They make many sacrifices so that their children will have more opportunities. They think their children will remain close to them because of this. Some children understand and appreciate these sacrifices and remain close to their parents. However, other children feel ashamed that their parents are so different from other Americans. 36. Parents often dream of _____. A. their children’s making a lot of money in the future B. a bright future for their children C. one day living on their children’s money D. one day seeing their children become famous people 37. Parents who come to the U.S. from foreign countries hope that _____. A. their children will have more opportunities for good education B. their children will have a lot of careers C. their children will become successful directors D. their children will make a lot of sacrifices 38. Parents think their children will remain close to them because _____. A. they give their children a lot of money B. they know their children will be successful in their lives C. they are living in a foreign country D. of their sacrifices 39. The word close most nearly means _____. A. helpful B. friendly C. dear D. kind 40. The word career most nearly means _____. A. profession B. travel C. subject D. education Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction: 41. She was waiting nervous in the waiting room for the interview. A B C D English 12 8 42. In my opinion, the accountant is confusing about the numbers in her report. A B C D 43. There was no explanation for his rude. A B C D 44. A lot of new equipment are going to be installed in the factory. A B C D 45. The doctor told me don’t eat much meat in order to keep healthy. A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 46. She asked her nephew, “Can you guess what I bought for you?” A. She asked her nephew if he could guess what she had bought for him. B. She asked her nephew if he could guess what she could buy. C. She asked her nephew if he can guess what she had bought for him. D. She asked her nephew to buy something for her. 47. People say that playing football is the most interesting. A. The most important thing is playing football. B. It was said that playing football is the most interesting. C. It is said that playing football was the most interesting. D. Playing football is said to be the most interesting. 48. John rarely goes to church on Sundays. A. Rarely goes John to church on Sundays. B. Rarely John goes to church on Sundays. C. Rarely does John goes to church on Sundays. D. Rarely does John go to church on Sundays. 49. “His stomach cancer was too serious to have an operation.” means _____ A. His stomach cancer was so serious that the doctor could not operate on him. B. His stomachache was so serious to have an operation. C. His stomachache was too serious so that the doctor could operate him. D. His stomachache was serious so that to have an operation. 50. “Tom cannot play basket ball. Peter cannot, either.” means _____ A. Not Tom and Peter can play basket ball. B. Neither Tom and Peter can play basket ball. C. Either Tom or Peter can play basket ball. D. Neither Tom nor Peter can play basket ball. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………… SAMPLE TEST 3 - Unit 3 1-3. Pick out the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others 1. A. attract B. clap C. wave D. hand 2. A. allowed B. passed C. argued D. raised 4-5. Pick out the word that has different stress from the others 3. A. verbal B. suppose C. even D. either 4. A. situation B. appropriate C. informality D. entertainment 5. A. obvious B. probably C. finally D. approaching English 12 9 6-30. Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D that best completes each sentence 6. We would like to … our apologies for the delay to your flight today. A. offer B. make C. do D. A and B 7. Tom’s mother does not … of eating between meals . A. allow B. agree C. accept D. approve 8. The mother told her son … so impolitely. A. not behave B. not to C. not behaving D. did not behave 9. She said I … an angel. A. am B. was C. were D. have been 10. In … most social situations, … informality is appreciated. A. 0 / 0 B. the /an C. a / the D. the / a 11. When you see your teacher approaching you, a slight wave to attract his attention is appropriate. A. coming nearer to B. catching sight of C. pointing at D. looking up to 12. John often says he … boxing because it … a cruel sport. A. does not like / is B. did not like / were C. not liked / had been D. had not liked / was 13. Nancy asked me why I … to New York the summer before . A. didn’t go B. had not gone C. don’t go D. haven’t go 14. _ What an attractive hair style you have got, Mary! _ … A. Thank you very much. I am afraid B. You are telling a lie C. Thank you for your compliment D. I don't like your sayings 15. I tried not to … attention … the weak points in my argument. A. pull-to B. draw-to C. pull-at D. draw-at 16. _ A motorbike knocked Ted down. _ “…” A. What is it now? B. Poor Ted! C. How terrific! D. What a motorbike! 17. _ “ I have bought you a toy. Happy birthday to you.” _ “…” A. The same to you B. Have a nice day! C. What a pity! D. What a lovely toy! Thanks. 18. We knew a river … we could swim in. A. where B. which C. that D. in which 19. _ “ …” _ “Oh , it’s great !” A. How is the English competition like? B. Would you like the English competition? C. What do you like about the English competition? D. What do you think of the English competition? 20. The host asked Peter … tea or coffee. A. whether he preferred B. that he preferred C. did he prefer D. if he prefers 21. I don’t believe that John is capable … such cruelty . A. for B. of C. to D. by 22. Two lions … from Chessington Zoo, and the police … to catch them. A. will escape / try B. escape / were trying C. have escaped/ are trying D. escaped / had tried 23. She accepted that she had acted … mistakenly, which broke up her marriage. A. romantically B. unwisely C. wisely D. attractively 24. It's OK to use … language if you're speaking to a friend. A. verbal B. non-verbal C. formal D. informal 25. The proposal will go ahead despite strong … from the public. A. objections B. refusals C. resistances D. disagreements 26. All the students denied … anything about the matter. A. to know B. knowing C. for knowing D. that they know 27. Jane told that she … her e-mail every morning. A. checks B. checked C. had checked D. was checked 28. Helen asked me if I had seen the film … 'Star Wars'. A. called B. calling C. to call D. call 29. It was only … what his story meant. A. then I comprehended B. that I comprehended English 12 10