1500 Test C - Past 9

d. misled --> d 50. - S1: Are you a skilled worker? - S2: No. I’m a (n) . here. a. apprentice b. skilled mechanic c. apprenticeship d. engineering --> a Test 26 I. Pronunciation: 1. a. monster b. cone c. pond d. bond --> b 2. a. sense b. nonsense c. cent d. bend --> b 3. a. sugar b. lunar c. bullet d. lotus --> d 4. a. cloth b. clothe c. close d. pose --> a 5. a. hour b. sound c. soul d. cloud --> c 6. a. illusion b. version c. pension d. tension --> a II. Find the mistake: 7. I won’t permit nobody to make a mess in my house. a. won’t permit b. nobody c. to make d. in --> b 8. Jack denied that he has been involved in the decision not to attack the enemy position. a. denied that b. has been involved c. in d. not to attack --> b 9. She said that she was supposed being in German this weekend. a. said b. was supposed c. being d. in --> c III. Grammar and Vocabulary: 10. I don't think this room needs cleaning. It doesn’t need . a. to clean b. to be clean c. to be cleaning d. to be cleaned  d 11. ………… daily promotes physical as well as emotional well-being in people of all ages. a. Having exercised b. Those who exercise c. Exercising d. For exercising  c 12. There were many teachers at the meeting, several of . were going to retire. a. that b. which c. who d. whom  d 13. Albert couldn’t get the …… . of his opponent no matter how hard he tried. a. better b. superiority c. victory d. best --> a 14. In summer, he often spends most . his time . the water. a. of / in b. of / on c. with / on d. both a and b are correct  d 15. Mr. Carr the ‘No parking’ notice and proceeded to park his car. a. disbelieved b. rejected c. ignored d. avoided --> c 16. …………… the 35 years between the end of the Civil War and the turn of the century, the population of the United States doubled, and manufacturing production increased seven-fold. a. Into b. In c. At d. To  b 17. Would you mind standing for me and teach my French class tomorrow afternoon, Jean? a. up b. down c. out d. in -->d 18. "Can I help you?" "Yes. I'm keen . buying some flour." a. in b. on c. for d. by  b 19. To be a good guitarist, you must for an hour or more every day. a. prepare b. repeat c. practise d. instruct --> c 20. Pantomime refers to a short drama in which . words are spoken. a. never b. not c. no d. none  c 21. Although Sue . us she would come to the party, she did not. a. offered b. promised c. agreed d. swore --> b 22. . have you visited this city? - Several times. a. How many times b. How many c. How much d. How  a 23. And finally here’s a of today’s sports news. a. round-down b. round-off c. round-on d. round-up --> d 24. Physics . my favorite subject when I was at school. a. were b. was c. is d. be  b 25. I hurried to Barbara so that we could discuss some of the new plans as we were walking. a. come up with b. overtake c. catch up with d. reach up to --> c 26. This is the first time I have seen this car. Where .? a. did it make b. did it made c. was it make d. was it made  d 27. This morning I was fined 20p because I didn’t keep my dog under a. control b. command c. obedience d. orders --> a 28. . have they been watching the film? – For nearly two hours. a. How much b. How often c. What time d. How long  d 29. The doctor allowed him to go home on . that he remained in bed. a. order b. condition c. promise d. account --> b 30. I was ………… with the film. I expected it to be much better. a. disappoint b. disappointing c. disappointed d. disappointment  c 31. Even though Chip was neat and well-groomed, he was slightly unattractive in .… a. outlook b. appearance c. look d. expression --> b 32. You can send me a letter if you want to, but your phone call is . for me. a. enough good b. good as enough c. good enough d. good than enough  c 33. I forgetting his name. What’s he called? a. keep b. tend to c. am usually d. always --> a 34. Daisy . early when she lived in the countryside. a. has got up b. gets up c. will get up d. used to get up  d 35. The Glasgow to London train, due to arrive at 1700 hours, is reported approximately 20 minutes late. a. to be running b. running c. run d. to run --> a 36. I remember her before, but I have forgotten her name. a. to meet b. met c. meet d. meeting  d 37. Why don’t you operate your new CD player by control? a. remote b. gadget c. battery d. high-tech --> a 38. "Our business is " "Really? Now we have to make a report on it." a. doing b. made c. to made d. done  d 39. We sat down to a . meal. a. four-coursed b. four courses c. four-course d. four course’s --> c 40. her bad leg, she couldn't walk so fast as the others. a. Because b. Because of c. The reason d. Since  b 41. I’m afraid this vase is anything but antique; in fact, it’s a. pointless b. worthless c. meaningless d. hopeless --> b 42. If I for an accounting firm, I would be working in a post-office. a. wasn't working b. worked c. hadn't worked d. weren't working  d 43. I am aware of the need to obey the rules of the competition. a. much b. far c. well d. greatly --> c 44. Today, many serious childhood diseases by early immunization. a. are preventing b. can prevent c. prevent d. can be prevented  d 45. I didn’t want to discuss the matter but he insisted on bringing it . a. over b. out c. about d. up --> d 46. When in international trade, letters of credit are very convenient. a. used b. are used c. using d. they used  a 47. …………. “cultural diffusion” refers to the spread of customs or practices from one culture to another. a. To phrase b. Phrased c. To the phrase d. The phrase  d 48. Henry, threw that stone, will be punished. a. who b. whose c. which d. whom  a 49. When it was so hot in the office, he his tie. a. left b. let c. slackened d. loosened --> d 50. There is always traffic in the city center at rush hours. a. strong b. full c. heavy d. many  c TEST 27 I. Pronunciation: 1. a. clergy b. error c. energy d. perish --> a 2. a. born b. bone c. torn d. port --> b 3. a. normal b. pork c. organ d. note --> d 4. a. eight b. height c. weight d. freight --> b 5. a. cunning b. cushion c. funnel d. funny --> b 6. a. ocean b. method c. pose d. close --> b II. Find the mistake: 7. Sandra said that she would like to be in one of that teacher’s class. a. said b. would like c. to be d. teacher’s class --> d 8. My cousin is studying English. She started to learn it three years ago. She had studied English for two years. a. is studying b. started to learn c. had studied d. for two years  c 9. She is worried with failing her final exam in physics. a. is worried b. with failing c. final d. in  b III. Grammar and Vocabulary: 10. You will not pass the exam working harder. a. unless b. if c. without d. although  c 11. “That letter,” he said, “is with me.” a. to do nothing b. nothing do to c. to nothing do d. nothing to do --> d 12. Trace minerals are …………… elements needed in greater quantities. a. as important to healthy human tissue as b. most important to healthy human tissue c. to healthy human tissue as important d. important to healthy human tissue  a 13. Be careful of . when you cross the road. a. the traffic b. the traffics c. a traffic d. traffics --> a 14. If you are too tired, we could have a of tennis after lunch. a. match b. play c. game d. party  c 15. I like to go for a holiday . my wife. a. without b. less c. except d. unless --> a 16. They don't know about Chinese literature. a. lots of b. little c. much d. a little of  c 17. He asked me if there was . bread for all the sandwiches I had to make. a. correct b. enough c. plenty d. equal --> b 18. In the past, most people believed that the world's resources could never be used a. up b. all c. whole d. at all  a 19. My father has a very . temper and often says things he regrets later. a. angry b. quick c. warm d. fast --> b 20 . swamps is necessary to reclaim land. a. Drainage b. Draining c. Draining of d. Drained --> b 21. Do you mind telling me if you have any electric typewriters .? a. in stock b. in order c. in supply d. in store --> a 22. He was so furious that he was being a. made use of b. put a stop to c. taken account of d. made fun of  d 23. Because of his confusing argument, people understood it. a. many b. clever c. less d. few --> d 24. Anxiety about uncontrollable situations is thought to cause …………… a. to fitfully sleep b. fitful sleep c. fitful in sleep d. sleep fitfully  b 25. If you want, look at this ……………. catalogue. a. valued b. cost c. priced d. worth --> c 26. The tender plants need protection against the cold weather. a. easily damaged b. precious c. industrial d. growing on farms  a 27. This wet weather has lasted for a month now; rained every single day. a. there has b. it has c. there was d. it was --> b 28. Parisians left the left-hand side clear for the movement of the papal carriage. a. drawn by horses b. driven on the left c. carrying children d. of the Pope  d 29. In spite of a large number of students, each one receives . attention. [...]... he couldn’t remember what had happened a stood back b came round c held back d wore off > b 48 It is unreasonable to regard any language as the possession of a particular nation a speak b use c consider d communicate c 49 Christine must confess that she was herself with rage a above b outside c beyond d beside > d 50 Some children are keen on a particular occupation a job b game c sport d school... on c 43 Depressant drugs ………… historically have been known to be addictive are called narcotics a and b which c they d about which > b 44 ………… categorized as lipids a Fats and also oils b While fats and oils c Fats and oils are d Fats and oils c 45 I tried phoning, but the line was constantly a occupied b engaged c used d full > b 46 Don't let a good chance go a on b off c by d over c 47... trip, which had been a success a complete b whole c full d high > a 40 Some large cities have measures to minimize air pollution a stop b avoid c fight d reduce d 41 Farmers have an enormous amount of extra work to do at time a crop b produce c collection d harvest > d 42 Jack quit school at fourteen a went to b did well at c left d lived near c 43 He joined the party as an idealistic young... come d isn’t coming > c 36 A girl may or may not when she's introduced to a man a hesitate b shake hands c say hello d say good day b 37 He’s above …… height; about 1 meter 78 cm a medium b normal c usual d average > d 38 By careful seeding, weather-makers can encourage two small clouds to merge into one big cloud …………… produce a powerful thunderstorm a so b these c which d and d 39 The employer... work c went to see a film d went home b 17 You’ll have to buy some new shoes as these are a used up b wasted away c worn out d gone off > c 18 Have you ever been to Dalat? - Yes I've been there times a all b much c a few d little c 19 At first I did not my old teacher because he had grown a beard a relate b mark c realize d recognize > d 20 Does the grass need ? a cutting b cut c be cut... seen b did you see c were you seeing d had you seen a 25 She tried to two dogs fighting with her umbrella a share b break c separate d open > c 26 He said that he tonight a comes b would come c will come d can come b 27 What about a glass of orange juice to your thirst? a quash b quell c quench d quieten > c 28 ……………… young, Eugene O’Neill traveled with his father’s theatrical company, and the... game c sport d school a TEST 28 I Pronunciation: 1 a ash > d 2 a fair > a 3 a night > b 4 a engine > a 5 a shout > c 6 a see > d b clash c crash d ask b fail c nail d tail b pianist c wine d fine b enrich c enhance d enjoy b amount c route d bound b seat c seen d sugar II Find the mistake: 7 I wish I listened to him Now it is too late a wish b listened c to d is b 8 American woman are used to...a alone b only c individual d single > c 30 Surgeons use lasers as scalpels a medicines b satellites c knives d birthmarks c 31 Paul is very set in his ways, but Richard has a more attitude to life a changeable b moveable c flexible d fluid > c 32 The income of Vietnamese people is about 200 dollars a a man a year b a year a man c a person a year d a year a person c 33 The success of his new... has made his reputation be greatly a expanded b heightened c enlarged d enhanced > d 34 is expecting a baby a A friend of me b One of my friend c A friend of mine d My one friend c 35 Have you changed your mind again? I wish you’d at least be a constant b congenial c compatible d consistent > d 36 - S1: I an English course now - S2: How long English? S1: For two years now a am going to... director cannot expect to have much time to to purely personal matters a devote b reserve c concentrate d spare > a 40 Each of you a share in the work a have b has c having d going to have b 41 My daughter loved her little cat but showed surprisingly little when it died a sentiment b emotion c involvement d sympathy > d 42 Your personality is important the success of your work a for b in c . lunar c. bullet d. lotus -- > d 4. a. cloth b. clothe c. close d. pose -- > a 5. a. hour b. sound c. soul d. cloud -- > c 6. a. illusion b. version c. . b. clash c. crash d. ask -- > d 2. a. fair b. fail c. nail d. tail -- > a 3. a. night b. pianist c. wine d. fine -- > b 4. a. engine b. enrich c.