VMD English Exercises No.4– Part A: use of language I.Choose the best answer : A , B , C or D . 1. “Was the test long?” – “Yes , John was the only one it .”……… A. to finish B. finished C. could finish D. has finished 2. “How should we do this ?” – “ It should be done we did it yesterday .”………… A. the same way as B. as the same way as C. as the same way than D. as the same way 3. “How did you decide what kind of car to buy ?” - “ After all the alternatives , I chose the fastest car I could find .”……… A. considering from B. considering C. I consider D. consider 4. “ What did John do after he fell ?” - “ He kept running . his pain .”……… A. even though B. unless C. however D. despite 5. “ Have you been to Chicago recently ?” - “ Yes , I there last May .” ……… A. went B. go C. have gone D. have been 6. “ Are there any dinosaurs living now ?” - “ Oh , no . They have . for millions of years .”……… A. been made extinct B. extincted C. extincted D. been extinct 7. “ Do you know where Bob is ?” - “ Strange sound , he is in Cedar Rapids .”……… A. may it B. as it may C. like it may D. does it 8. “ It’s really cold today ! I hate going out in this weather .” - “ Yeah , I don’t want to get out of bed .”……… A. too B. even C. only D. very 9. “ What are they talking about ?” - “ They are discussing problems . the budget .”……… A. concerning B. concerning to C. concerned D. concerned to 10. “ Do you think John is smart ?” - “ He is can be .”……… A. more clever as B. as clever as C. more clever than D. so clever he 11. “ Do you like Australia ?” - “ Oh , yes , I think it’s one of in the world .”……… A. the most beautiful places B. most beautiful places C. most beatiful place D. the most beautiful place 12. “ How did John do the test ?” - “ Although he tried hard , . failed .”……… A. but he B. he still C. he moreover D. so that he 13. “ How long will these batteries last ?” - “ About six months , in general . .”……… A. operated B. B operate C. operating D. operation 14. “ You haven’t seen my notebook , have you ?” - “ No , but I didn’t know you . for it .”……… A. should look B. were looking C. have looked D. could be looking 15. “ Are you starting a club ?” - “ Yes , do you want ?”……… A. to get consider B. to be considered C. to consider D. be considered 16. “ Weren’t you surprised to hear about the robbery last night ?” - “ No, things like that are always in this neighborhood .”……… A. to happen B. happened C. happening D. happen 17. “ Who is Susan getting married to ?” - “ Oh , to some guy since childhood .”……… A. has known her B. has been known her C. she has known D. who she has been known 18. “ When is your party ?” - “ Next Saturday . I hope you . come .”……… A. can B. could C. would D. should 19. “ Why is John’s mother upset with him ?” - “ He hasn’t done his homework , nor . to .”……… A. he intends B. he does intend C. intends he D. does he intend 20. “ What is Bill going to do after the test ?” - “ The only thing he can do is . .”……… A. he waited B. waiting C. he waits D. wait Part B : Reading I.Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences . Then choose the answer A , B , C or D that – you think fits best . VMD English Exercises No.4– As viewed from space , Earth’s distinguishing characteristics are its blue waters and white clouds . Enveloped by an ocean of air consisting of 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen , the planet is the only one in our solar system known to harbor life . Circling the Sun at an average distance of 149 million km ( 93 million miles ) , Earth is the third planet from the Sun and the fifth largest planet in the solar system . Its rapid spin and molten nickel-iron core give rise to an extensive magnetic field which , coupled with the atmosphere , shields us from nearly all of the harmful radiation coming from the Sun and other stars . Most meteors burn up in the Earth’s atmosphere before they can strike the surface . The planet’s active geological processes have left no evidence of the ancient pelting it almost certainly received soon after it was formed . The Earth has a single natural satellite – the Moon . 1. The main idea of this passage is that A. there are life – supporting characteristics on Earth . B. Earth is predominantly water . C. Earth has no common charateristics with other planets D. Earth is the only planet with a moon 2. The word “distinguishing” as it is used in the selection means A. elevating in nature . B. devastating in nature . C. characteristics like all other planets . D. characteristics that set it apart from other planets . 3. It’s probable that the next paragraph would discuss A. people on planets . B. the solar system as a whole . C. the Earth natural satellite – the Moon . D. rings around Saturn . 4. As used in this selection , the word “harbor” is synonymous with A. support B. surround C. water D. include 5. This selection leads one to believe that Earth A. never gets hit by meteors . B. always gets hit by meteors . C. was hit by meteors in some past time period . D. may be bombarded by meteors in the near future . II. Read the passage and the questions or unfinished sentences . Then choose the answer A , B , C or D – that you think fits best . Italy enjoyed a high developed and specialized civilization from about 264 B.C until the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D . Important contributions were made in art , science , education , religion , and architecture . Remains of Roman aqueducts and amphitheatres can still be seen in various parts of Africa and Europe today . Probably the most lasting of the Roman heritage to the world can be found in laws based on Roman legal principles as found in England , Latin America , and the United States as well as the Roman alphabet which forms the basis of many languages among which are English , Spainish , and German . 1. During how many centaries did Italy enjoy an advanced civilization ? A. 3 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8 2. Which of the following is considered to be the most enduring heritage of the Romans ? A. art B. science C. law D. education 3. Where can we still find evidence of Roman architecture today ? A. Latin America B. Africa C. Germany D. United States 4. All of the following are true EXCEPT A. Roman law was so advanced that other nations adopted Roman legal principles . B. Some Roman – built structures are still standing . C. Roman superiority began to decline in the fourth century A.D . D. The ancient Romans were talented in many areas . 5. Which of the following languages is not given as using the Roman alphabet ? A. English B. German C. Russian D. Spainish 6. Which of the following areas was not mentioned as having a legal code based on the ancient Roman code ? A. China B. Latin America C. England D. United States III.Read the text below and decide which answer ( A,B,C or D ) best fits each space . You have probably never heard of Charles Burgess Fry but in the early years of this century , he was the most famous man in England . He became famous while (1) at university , mainly on (2) . of his ……… ……… achievements in sport . He was , at the same time , captain of the university football , cricket and athletics teams and (3) the world record for the long jump . He was also a (4) sports journalist . He was so ………… ……… VMD English Exercises No.4– famous that letters addressed to “Mr Fry , Oxford” were (5) to him without any difficulty . His college , (6) ……… it had quite a different name , was (7) as “Fry’s College”.……… ……… Some people have (8) Fry’s sporting achievements . They (9) out that he lived at a time when ……… ……… standards were quite (10) and it was much easier to (11) well in several sports . It is certainly true that…… ……… athletes of that time did not have the totally dedicated (12) of modern athletes . However , it is only (13) ……… to judge him (14) the standards of his own time . There is no doubt that he had extraordinary skill ……… …… (15) with an ability to write about sport with style and intelligence .……… 1. A. still B. yet C. then D. already 2. A. case B. account C. view D. regard 3. A. held B. did C. made D. reached 4. A. common B. usual C. normal D. popular 5. A. posted B. diverted C. delivered D. carried 6. A. despite B. although C. however D. otherwise 7. A. referred B. named C. called D. known 8. A. complained B. contradicted C. criticised D. contrasted 9. A. point B. give C. put D. speak 10. A. bad B. small C. low D. weak 11. A. make B. be C. go D. do 12 . A. approach B. style C. method D. skill 13. A. balanced B. rational C. fair D. precise 14. A. for B. by C. as D. with 15 . A. attached B. related C. connected D. combined Part c : Writing I.Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentenced printed before it . 1. The trains couldn’t run because of the snow . The snow ………………………………………………………… 2. I didn’t arrive in time to see him . I wasn’t early ……………………………………………………… 3. I’m sorry I was rude to you yesterday . I apologise ………………………………………………………… 4. She didn’t hurry , so she missed the train . If ………………………………………………………………… 5. Barbara is the best tennis-player in the club . No one … ……………………………………………………… 6. I haven’t seen that man here before . It’s ………………………………………………………………… 7. The furniture was so expensive that I didn’t buy it . The furniture was too …………………………………………… 8. The robbers made the bank manager hand over the money . The bank manager ………………………………………………… 9. Tom learned to drive when he was nineteen . Tom has .…………………………………………………………… 10. She had never been so unhappy before . She was unhappier .………………………………………………… VMD English Exercises No.4– II.Make all the changes and additions necessary to produce from the following eight sets of words and phrases , eight sentences which together make a complete letter . Note carefully from the example what kind of alterations need to be made . Write each sentence in the space provided . Dear Mr David , 1. I be happy / get / letter / offer job / your company . …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. You / not tell / when / want me / start work / for you . …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. My present employer / expect me / stay him / end month . …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. We think / about buy / house / the office . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5. My wife / be anxious / find / good school / children / attend . …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. She worry / not be able / continue / study / same subjects . …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. Let hope / problems / not take / long solve . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8. I look forward / start work / you . ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. III.Read the text below and look carefully at each line . Some of the lines are correct , and some have a word which should not be there . If a line is correct put a tick ( v ) , if a line has a word which should not be there , write the word by the number . There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00) . … before (0) This year’s annual local festival was one of the best we’ve ever had before .… ……v . (00) Almost everyone who lives in the town either took part in it or watched it .…… . . (1) The weekend celebrations began with a concert in the main square , at which ………… . (2) a number of local groups played . This got included the annual competition to ………… . . . .(3) find the best song which written by local person . There were eight entries ……… ……………(4) and for the judge was local actor , Henry Turner . He decided on The Right ……………(5) Way by Rosie Dash as the winner . After finishing the concert , there was a ……………(6) magnificent firework display , which drew gasps of amazement out from the ……………(7) crowd . On the following day , the annual parade was been held , and this year ……………(8) it was even more spectacular than as usual . Hundreds of people marched . (9) through the streets , were accompanied by bands , and some of the costumes ………… …………. (10) were quite extraordinary . There were large crowds on both sides of the streets ………… (11) and they cheered as the parade went past . When it was over , everyone went . (12) to the main square , in where there was a market selling almost everything………… ………… (13) you could imagine , lovely food on available at plenty of stalls , dancing , and ………… (14) games for the children . Everyone enjoyed themselves and the many weeks . (15) of hard work put in by the organizing committee were well worth doing it .………… . civilization from about 264 B.C until the fall of the Roman Empire in 476 A.D . Important contributions were made in art , science , education , religion ,. “ They are discussing problems . the budget .”……… A. concerning B. concerning to C. concerned D. concerned to 10. “ Do you think John is smart ?” - “ He