By the time we finished our work, Peter had already gone home.. Peter did not go home until we finished our work.[r]
(1)PRACTICE TESTS FOR THE SECOND TERM ENGLISH 12
SCHOOL YEAR 2008 – 2009 A PHONETICS
I PROUNUNCIATION
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the rest.
1 a grasses b stretches c comprises d potatoes
2 a compound b route c house d south
3 a dune b hummock c shrub d buffalo
4 a west b between c growth d which
5 a interfered b allowed c visited d played
6 a water b swimming c between d rowing
7 a lie b goalie c achieve d belief
8 a punch b synchronized c March d touching
9 a caps b meters c swimmers d lines
10 a events b spirit c Asian d silver
11 a gold b region c organize d game
12 a trained b proved c impressed d performed
13 a competitor b medal c level d development
14 a honor b high c host d hold
15 a lie b wide c circle d comprise
II STRESS SYLLABLE
1 a temperature b serious c awareness d chemical a ability b agriculture c development d contaminate
3 a government b agency c benefit d diversity
4 a disappearance b vulnerable c conservation d generation
5 a current b global c crisis d mankind
6 a entertainment b information c difficulty d understanding
7 a swallow b subject c digest d enough
8 a imagine b important c example d wonderful
9 a different b carefully c holiday d reviewer
10 a knowledge b forever c journey d action
11 a civilian b official c temporary d tsunami
12 a colleague b appall c devote d victim
13 a initiate b medical c rapidly d possible
14 a volunteer b wherever c example d disaster
15 a injured b famine c earthquake d result
16 a involvement b employment c social d important
17 a position b family c century d politics
18 a philosopher b discriminate c individual d significant 19 a ability b equality c enlightenment d naturally
20 a status b argue c basis d against
21 a association b original c stability d accelerate 22 a domestic b estimate c statistics d relation
23 a language b diverse c promote d combine
24 a economic b integration c development d transportation
(2)B VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR: I WORD FORM
1 More and more are very excited at discovering as many interesting things in the deserts as possible (explore)
2 Several advanced countries have had plans to make desert more hospitable (science) We often enjoy walking barefoot across the damp to the water's edge (sandy)
4 Only a few of the many species at risk of extinction actually make it to the lists and obtain legal _ (protect)
5 is the protection of environment and natural resources (Conserve)
6 Hunting for meat and burning forests for soil cause to wildlife (destroy) Farmers make their soil more productive by distributing (fertile)
8 They eventually realize that reckless _ of the earth's resources can lead only to eventual global disaster (exploit)
9 Chemical wastes from factories are _ that cause serious damage to species habitats (pollution)
10 of his biography was timed to coincide with his 70th birthday celebrations (publish) 11 He talked of the past and his youth (romantic)
12 There are mild substances in the saliva that begin the whole process of (digest) 13 This book is a account of the life of St Francis (fiction)
14 Fish struggle for when the water level drops in the lake (survive) 15 The referee's _ is the most important in any sport competition (decide)
16 _ players are not allowed to interfere with the opponent's movements unless the player is holding the ball (Defense)
17 Johnny used to be one of the most _ athletes in my country (succeed)
18 The 22nd SEA Games consisted of athletes from eleven countries (participate) 19 _, the athlete broke the world's record with two attempts (Surprise)
20 The International Red Cross helps people in need without any discrimination based on _, race, religion, class or political opinions (national)
21 The International Committee of the Red Cross is a private _ institution founded in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland (human)
22 In former days, after the battles soldiers on both sides died or were left wounded on the field without any _ attendance and basic care (medicine)
23 A child receives his early from their parents (educate)
24 Birth control methods have women from the endless cycle of childbearing and rearing (free)
25 ASEAN also works for the _ of peace and stability in the region (promote) II MEANING
1 A _ is a landscape or region that receives very little precipitation
a dune b desert c sandy area d shrub land
2 Deserts are often composed of and rocky surfaces
a water b trees c oil d sand
3 Humans depend on species diversity to provide food, clean air and water, and fertile soil for agriculture
a destruction b contamination c fertilizer d variety
4 The world's biodiversity is declining at an unprecedented rate, which makes wildlife _
a prosperous b prefect c vulnerable d remained
5 books are ones in which the story is told or illustrated with pictures
a Comic b Thriller c Romantic d Science
6 Boy, stop reading the book down and go to bed
(3)7 A book may be studied by students as the of a writing and analysis exercise in the form of a book report
a limit b time c subject d interest
8 It is a good book I think it is interesting enough for you to
a put down b swallow c look up d understand
9 _ is a sport in which two or more people perform complicated and carefully planned movements in water in time to music
a Rowing b Windsurfing c Diving d Synchronized swimming 10 If the tie is not broken after two overtime _, a penalty shootout will determine the winner
a opponents b waves c parts d periods
11 Minor _ occur when a player impedes or otherwise prevents the free movement of an opponent including swimming on the opponent's shoulders, back or legs
a penalties b shots c fouls d motions
12 _ is a game played in a swimming pool in which two teams of swimmers try to score goals with a ball
a Water polo b Rowing c Swimming d Water skiing
13 The ASEAN Para-Games are hosted by the same country where the SEA Games took place
a organized b impressed c participated d defended
14 The ASEAN Para-Games is a biannual multi-sport _ held after every Southeast Asian Games for athletes with physical disabilities
a games b event c work d situation
15 The number of Vietnamese sport officials and referees of international standard taking part in regional tournaments has increased rapidly
a hosting b participating c achieving d succeeding
16 At the 23rd SEA Games, Viet Nam proved its position in the region by third behind the host - the Philippines and second-ranked Thailand
a finishing b playing c preparing d performing
17 The International Red Cross has about 97 million volunteers whose main _ is to protect human life and health
a mission b experience c organization d rule
18 The International Red Cross helps to ensure respect for the human being, and to prevent and relieve human _
a protection b enjoyment c wealthy d sufferings
19 The International Committee Red Cross has about 12,000 staff members worldwide, about 800 of them working in its Geneva _
a factories b companies c headquarters d buildings
20 The Red Cross on white background was the original protection _ declared at the 1864 Geneva Convention
a poster b billboard c symbol d signal
21 In some most Asian countries women are undervalued and they never have the same as men
a formality b basis c limit d status
22 is the study or creation of theories about basic things such as the nature of existence, knowledge, and thought, or about how people should live
a Politics b Physics c Business d Philosophy
23 Mrs Pike is a feminist, who _ that women should be offered the same job opportunities as men
a varies b advocates c leads d votes
24 It is against the law to on the basis of sex, age, marital status, or race
(4)25 ASEAN was founded on August, 1967 with five : Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines
a members b competitors c leaders d statesmen
26 ASEAN is an organization on the Southeast Asian region that aims to _ economic growth, social progress, and cultural development
a account b include c accelerate d respect
27 The Association of Southeast Asia which consists of 10 countries located in Southeast Asia was _ on August 8, 1967 by Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand
a found b founded c invented d discovered
28 The aims of the Association of Southeast Asia include the evolvement of economic growth, social progress, cultural development among its members, and the promotion of regional peace
a goals b organizations c missions d plans
29 Southeast Asia is a region of diverse cultures
a same b adopted c various d respected
30 ASEAN has emphasized cooperation in the "three pillars" of security, socio cultural and economic _ in the region
a organization b production c integration d establishment III PREPOSITION
1 The Simpson Desert was named _ Mr Simpson, President of the South Australian Branch of the Royal Geographical Society of Australia
a with b at c after d for
2 In 1953, Peveril Meigs divided desert regions Earth categories according to the amount of precipitation they received
a through / in b from / with c on / into d in / for
3 We have to apply effective measures to save many plant and animal species _ extinction
a from b in c for d on
4 Over-exploitation for food, pets, and medicine, pollution, and disease are recognized _ a serious threat _ extinction
a as / of b to / for c over / with d upon / at
5 Clearing forests for timber has resulted _ the loss of biodiversity
a with b at c in d for
6 It is important students to read as many books as possible
a up b about c to d for
7 Who does the book belong ?
a for b to c on d through
8 He picked the book and turned page after page
a up b on c away d in
9 A water polo ball is constructed of waterproof material to allow it to float _ the water
a upon b over c above d on
10 There are six field player positions and a goalkeeper each team
a on b with c from d for
11 _ the start of each period, both teams line up on their own goal line
a In b For c From d At
12 The delegation to the SEA Games was composed _ top competitors of the country
a on b of c for d among
13 All the audience was quite surprised the success of that young athlete
a on b at c to d off
14 Thanks to the encouragement and support, all Vietnamese athletes competed _ high spirits
(5)15 Go _ this book because it has the information you need
a over b by c off d on
16 Helen has gone out and she will not be _ till midnight
a off b along c back d away
17 Everything is _ you I cannot make _ my mind yet
a out off / on b up to / up c away from / for d on for / off 18 There is no food left Someone must have eaten it _
a out b up c off d along
19 My husband spends far more time helping our three kids _ homework and studying for tests than I
a on b to c with d in
20 My husband and I take turns cleaning the kitchen depending who gets home from work earlier
a away / to b from / in c up / on d with / for
21 The efforts for the advancement of women have resulted several respectively achievement in women's life and work
a at b with c for d in
22 The women's movement has affirmed women's rights to non-discrimination education, employment and economic and social activities
a in b of c from d about
23 The population of ASEAN accounts _ about 8.7% of the world's population
a of b for c in d from
24 Laos and Myanmar were admitted _ ASEAN in 1997
a for b of c to d in
25 ASEAN also try to solve the problems of ethnic tensions which might lead _ civil war
a into b away c off d to
IV ARTICLES
1 The Simpson Desert is in north of Lake Eyre
a Ø / Ø b the / the c a / the d the / Ø
2 Cold deserts can be covered in snow or ice and frozen water is unavailable to plant life
a a b an c the d Ø
3 We should something immediately to conserve _ nature
a a b an c the d Ø
4 Everyone knows what is happening to _ earth but we just not know how to stop it
a a b an c the d Ø
5 Have you ever read _ "Oliver Twist", interesting novel written by Charles Dickens?
a the / the b Ø / an c Ø / Ø d an / the
6 I like books better than films
a Ø / Ø b the / the c Ø / the d the / Ø
7 Water polo is played in _ pool 1.8 meters deep
a a b an c the d Ø
8 The goalie tried to catch _ ball, but he failed
a a b an c the d Ø
9 The 22nd SEA Games was launched by _ impressive opening ceremony at Hanoi's My Dinh National Stadium, in front of over 40,000 spectators
a a b an c the d Ø
10 The opening ceremony of the 22nd SEA Games began at pm with song "Vietnam - Our Fatherland"
(6)11 On behalf of _ host country; Prime Minister Phan Van Khai declared the 22nd SEA Games opening ceremony
a a b an c the d Ø
12 According to the Red Cross 1998 had been _ worst year for natural disasters in modern times
a a b an c the d Ø
13 During the flood, Army helicopters came and tried to evacuate _ injured
a a b an c the d Ø
14 Africa has always had a large migratory population because of war and _ famine
a a b an c the d Ø
15 On 18 December 1979, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women was adopted by _ United Nations General Assembly
a a b an c the d Ø
16 When they are at _ work, employed men work about an hour more than employed women
a a b an c the d Ø
17 The women's movement has brought light to areas in which women not have equality with men
a a b an c the d Ø
18 Companies now can exploit the opportunities presented by _ integrated market of increasingly prosperous consumers in the region of ASEAN
a a b an c the d Ø
19 Among ASEAN's _ greatest challenges are the integration of market diversity and the transitional economies of its member countries
a a b an c the d Ø
20 Integrating with _ world's economy, ASEAN finds itself facing important opportunities and challenges
a a b an c the d Ø
V STRUCTURES
1 John is not at home He _ go somewhere with Daisy I am not sure
a might b will c must d should
2 _ I have a day off tomorrow? - Of course not We have a lot of things to
a Must b Will c May d Need
3 The computer _ reprogramming There is something wrong with the software
a must b need c should d may
4 _ I be here by o'clock? - No, you _
a Shall/mightn't b Must / needn't c Will / mayn't d Might / won't
5 If I had gone white water rafting with my friends, I _ down the Colorado River right now
a should have floated b must be floating
c would be floating d would have been floating
6 You _ touch that switch, whatever you
a mustn't b needn't c won't d wouldn't
7 Susan _ hear the speaker because the crowd was cheering so loudly
a mustn't b couldn't c can't d needn't
8 You _ be rich to be a success Some of the most successful people I know haven't got a penny to their name
a needn't b couldn't c mayn't d mustn't
9 - Oh no! I completely forgot we were supposed to pick Jenny up at the airport this morning - She _ there waiting for us
(7)10 Those letters now You can the typing later
a need typing b needn't be typed c need to type d needn't typing 11 The museum is open to everybody It between 9am and 5pm
a visits b visited c can visit d can be visited 12 The train by bad weather I am not sure
a might delay b might be delaying
c might have delayed d might have been delayed
13 The room once a day
a should clean b should be cleaning c should be cleaned d should have cleaned 14 Two tablets twice a day to have you recover from the illness quickly
a must take b must be taken c must have taken d must be taking 15 Theresa walked past me without saying a word She me
a can't have seen b can't see c can't have been seen d can be seen
16 I think the match Everybody's gone into the stadium and you can hear them cheering a was started b will be started c must started d must have started 17 We found the exam extremely easy We so hard
a needn't study b needn't be studying
c needn't have studied d needn't have been studied
18 There is plenty of money in our account so those cheques to the bank today a needn't be taken b needn't be taking c needn't take d needn't taking 19 The picnic because Peter has just had a traffic accident
a will cancel b will be cancelling c will be cancelled d will have cancelled 20 Many people not like scuba diving _
a because it is dangerous b because of it is dangerous
c because its danger d due to it is dangerous
21 New Zealand _ 1,000 miles southeast of Australia
a lies about b is lain c is lying d is laid about
22 John _ across the lawn
a danced wildly b was wildly danced
c was dancing wild d was being danced wildly
23 John _ every summer
a plays softball and tennis b plays with softball and tennis c is played softball and tennis d is played with softball and tennis 24 The eagle _ higher and higher in the sky
a soar b soared c is soared d was soared
25 The ship _ during the night
a has remained the harbor b was remained the harbor
c remained the harbor d remained in the harbor
26 The baby _
a was sleeping depth b was slept deeply c slept in depth d was sleeping deeply 27 They _ by the sea
a are staying at a hotel b are staying a hotel
c are being stayed a hotel d are being stayed at a hotel
28 Water polo balls _ with a special texture so it will not slip from the hands of a player a cover b are covered c are being covered d covered
29 Alexis _ next week
a is swimming in the state championship b is swimming the state championship c is swum the state championship d is swum the state championship 30 The news of war _ and the world
a was shocked the nation b was shocked by the nation
(8)31 The player _
a will reward for his hat-trick b will be rewarded for his hat-trick c will reward his hat-trick d will be rewarded his hat-trick 32 Before the end of the term, I _ all the required reading
a was finished by b had been finished by c had finished d had been finished 33 The player was ejected because he committed a foul
a as b due to c despite d provided
34 The party was _ I had expected
a more a hundred times fun than b a hundred times fun more than c a hundred times more fun than d more fun than a hundred times 35 He finds physics _ other science subjects
a far more difficult than b many more difficult than
c too much more difficult than d more much difficult than 36 _ he drank, _ he became
a More / more violent b The most / the most violent c The more / the more violent d The less / less violent 37 Mary was _ of the two sisters
a the clever b as clever as c the cleverer d the cleverest 38 French is a _ language to learn than English is
a difficult b more difficult c most difficult d more and more difficult
39 The cuisine of France is _
a more famous than that of England b famous than the cuisine of England c more famous than which of England d as famous than that of England
40 Earning money has always been the thing that pleases him most _ he becomes, he is a The more rich / the more happy b The richest / the happiest
c The richer / the happier d Richer and richer / happier and happier 41 The fast we finish, _
a the sooner we can leave b we can leave sooner and sooner c the sooner can we leave d we can leave the sooner
42 Of all athletes, Alex is _
a the less qualified b the less and less qualified c the more and more qualified d the least qualified,
43 The climber was seventy miles in the wrong direction and got _
a more panicked b the more panicked
c more than panicked d more and more panicked
44 The explorers made a fire to _ off wild animals
a get b keep c take d go
45 If something urgent has _ up, phone me immediately and I will help you
a picked b come c kept d brought
46 The passengers had to wait because the plane off one hour late
a took b turned c cut d made
47 Be careful ! The tree is going to fall
a Look out b Look up c Look on d Look after
48 The organization was established in 1950 in the USA
a come around b set up c made out d put on
49 Within their home country, National Red Cross and Red Crescent societies assume the duties and responsibilities of a national relief society
a take on b get off c go about d put in
50 The bomb exploded in the garage; fortunately no one hurt
(9)51 The small white flowers are my favorite They give off a wonderful honey smell that scents the entire garden
a release b stop c end d melt
52 I couldn't make out what he had talked about because I was not used to his accent
a stand b understand c write d
interrupt
53 I'm sorry I didn't mean to interrupt you Please, go on and finish what you were saying
a talk b quit c continue d stop
54 The firefighters fought the blaze while the crowd was looking on it
a blowing b watering c preventing d watching
55 I cannot believe Peter and Mary up last week They have been married for almost fifteen years I hope they get back together
a went b gave c looked d broke
56 It took us over twelve hours to hike over the mountain By the time we got back to our campsite, I was completely out
a worn b went c put d knocked
57 If you don't have the telephone number now, you can me up later and give it to me then
a call b stop c give d hold
58 What does "www" for? Is it short for “world wide web?”
a sit b stand c lie d point
59 _, I will give him the report
a When he will return b When he returns c Until he will return d No sooner he returns
60 _ the firemen arrived to help, we had already put out the fire
a Until b No sooner c By the time d After
61 I have earned my own living _ I was seven
a since b when c while d as soon as
62 We saw many beautiful birds _ in the lake
a when we are fishing b while fishing c while fished d fishing 63 _, Peter came to see me
a While having dinner b While I was having dinner
c When having dinner d When lam having dinner
64 _ my homework, I went to bed
a After I had finished b After finished c Finished d After had finished 65 _ the dance, Jerry said good-bye to his girlfriend
a Before left b Before he leaves c Before leaving d Before he will leave 66 Jones _ after everyone _
a speaks / will eat b will speak / has eaten
c is speaking / eats d has spoken / will have eaten 67 _, Joe stays in bed and reads magazines
a Whenever raining b As it will be raining c When it will rain d Whenever it rains 68 Mrs Pike _ the door before the customers arrived
a had opened b will open c would open d has opened
69 She went on crying, with her head sunk into a pillow, and cried and cried _ the pillow was wet through
a before b after c until d while
70 _ in Rome than he was kidnapped
(10)VI ERROR IDENTIFICATION
1 Desert is a large area of land that has very little water however very few plants growing on it A B C D
2 Rain falls occasionally in deserts so desert storms are often violent A B C D
3 The Nile River, the Colorado River, but the Yellow River flow through deserts to deliver their A B C
sediments to the sea D
4 Deserts may have underground springs, rivers, or reservoirs they lie close to the surface, or deep A B C D underground
5 UNICEF's child protection programs also aim at those children who are uniquely vulnerable to A B C
the abuses, so as when living without parental care, in remote areas, or in very poor family D
6 Species become extinct or endangerment for a number of reasons, but the primary cause is the A B
destruction of habitat by human activities. C D
7 Although species evolve differently, most of them adapt to a specific habitat or environment that
A B C best meets their survive needs
D
8 Without the particularly habitat, the species could not survive A B C D
9 Such human activities as pollution, drainage of wetlands, cutting and clearing of forests, A B C
urbanization, and road and dam construction has destroyed or :seriously damaged available
habitats D
10 Neil Postman, an author of some great books, pointed out that reading teaches us to think in a A B C
Logically connected way, and cultivating a sustained attention span D
11 Reading cannot make your life longer, but reading really makes your life more thicker A B C D
12 The first world championship of windsurfing held in 1973 Windsurfing first became an A B C D Olympic sport in 1984 for men and 1992 for women
13 The Southeast Asian Games, also knowing as the SEA Games, is a biennial multi-sport event A B
involving participants from the current eleven countries of Southeast Asia.
C D
14 The SEA Games are under regulation of the Southeast Asian Games Federation with A B C
supervision by the International Olympic Committee and the Olympic Council of Asia D
15 The proposed rationale was that a regional sports event will help promote cooperative,
A B C understanding and relations among countries in
(11)16 Violations of the child's right to protection take place in every country and be massive A B C D
17 In traditional society women played only the role of wives and housewife and did not get A B C
exposed to the outside world D
18 Women's movements ensure the full education, develop and advancement of women A B C D
19 Singapore is an island nation with 63 islands, located at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula A B
At 704.0 km2, it is a smallest country in Southeast Asia C D
20 The population of Singapore is approximately 4.59 million Though Singapore is highly A B
cosmopolitan and diversity, ethnic Chinese forms the majority of the population C D
VII FINISH EACH OF THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT MEANS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE SENTENCE PRINTED BEFORE IT.
1 Because it was raining heavily, the game was cancelled (so)
It was ……… Although she revised her lessons, she didn't well in the test (however)
She revised ……… We have decided to postpone the meeting because the lecturer has not arrived yet (therefore) The lecturer ……… Even though the story was very funny, nobody laughed
The story ……… It isn’t necessary for him to arrive so early
He ……… It is possible Joe will be working late today
Joe ……… I’m not sure but perhaps Ann will not come to our party this evening
Ann ……… You aren’t allowed to park your car here
You ……… I sure he is ill today Yesterday he had some health problems
He ……… 10 Getting a vaccination before leaving for the USA is necessity for those who are allowed to immigrate
Those who are ……….……… 11 You mustn't leave your suitcase unattended
Your suitcase ……… 12 You can't wash this suit You must dry-clean it
This ……… 13 The cleaner found a wallet in the classroom yesterday
A wallet ……… 14 It is possible that they will offer you that job
You ……… 15 I think it's necessary to tell Tim about it at once
(12) He ……… 16 You get old You are understanding
The ……… 17 We start early It is good
The ……… 18 We practice a language a lot We can speak fluently
The ……… 19 I study the painting much I understand it little
The ……… 20 You are optimistic You are likely to succeed
The ……… 21 The little boy is getting upset
The little ……… 22 The prices of consumer goods get high all the time
The prices of ……… 23 How long have Catherine and Henry been engaged?
When ……… 24 I didn't let him know what I was thinking
He ……… 25 The weather is probably not going to change
There will ……… 26 I will get some news , and I will let you know immediately (as soon as)
……… 27 Mike hasn't arrived yet, so we'll wait (until)
……… 28 The frying pan caught on fire I was making dinner at that time (while)
……… 29 He delayed writing the book until he had done a lot of research
Only later ……… 30 She listens more sympathetically than anyone else I know
She is a ……… VIII CHOOSE THE SENTENCE WHICH HAS THE CLOSEST MEANING TO THE ORIGINAL ONE.
1 Lucy always reminds me of my youngest sister a My youngest sister's name is Lucy
b Whenever I see Lucy, I think of my youngest sister c It is Lucy who is my youngest sister
d I always think of Lucy, my youngest sister
2 By the time we finished our work, Peter had already gone home. a Peter did not go home until we finished our work
b As soon as we finished our work, we would go home with Peter c We finished our work before Peter went home
d Peter had gone home before we finished our work
3 It is really important to have friends whom you can count on. a You should have reliable friends whom you can trust b You should not contact with friends who make use of you c Some friends may make your feelings hurt
d Do not believe in any friends 4 Despite her age, she gets about easily.
a She is too old to anything easily
(13)c Although she is old, she can travel easily
d Her age prevents her from going from place to place 5 "I will ring you up after I get home." Peter said to Mary.
a Peter promised to give Mary a wedding ring after he got home b Peter asked Mary to pay him a visit after he' got home
c Peter promised to visit Mary after he got home d Peter promised to telephone Mary after he got home 6 The criminals got away in spite of the efforts of the police.
a Without the efforts of the police, the criminals would have escaped b Even though the police made their efforts, the criminals escaped c Thanks to the efforts of the police, the criminals were imprisoned d The criminals were caught because of the efforts of the police 7 I find it difficult to get rid of my smoking habit.
a As for me, stopping my smoking habit is quite difficult b I have difficulty smoking cigarettes
c My smoking habit has caused me a lot of difficulties d I will quit smoking someday
8 You can look up this word in the dictionary.
a There are a lot of words in the dictionary for you to look at b You can find the meaning of this word in the dictionary
c The dictionary contains a lot of words except the one you need d You should buy this dictionary to find the word you need 9 The doctor advised Mr Pike to take up a new hobby.
a The doctor said, "A new hobby is not good for Mr Pike." b The doctor wanted Mr Pike not to have any new hobby c The doctor said, "You should start a new hobby, Mr Pike."
d The doctor said to Mr Pike, "You should stop your present hobby." 10 No one in the team can play better than John.
a John plays well but the others play better
b John as well as other players of the team plays very well c Everyone in the team, but John, plays very well
d John is the best player of the team
11 More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago.
a Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays b Petrol consumption is going down nowadays
c We had more petrol ten years ago than we nowadays d We should consume as much petrol as possible
12 The roads were slippery because it snowed heavily. a It snowed too heavily to make the roads slippery
b The heavy snow prevented the roads from-being slippery c Thanks to the slip of the roads, it snowed heavily
d The heavy snow made the roads slippery 13 The accident happened because she was careless.
a The accident was prevented due to her carelessness b Her carelessness was responsible for the accident c It was the accident that made her careless
d The more careless she was, the less accident happened 14 As soon as you arrive, give me a call.
a Give me a call immediately on arrival b Wait until I call you to arrive
c I will phone you on my arrival d Whenever you call me, I will arrive 15 It has been years since I last ate fish.
(14)c I like eating fish for years d It is fish that I have eaten for many years 16 It will not be long until he is at the meeting.
a It will take him a long time to attend the meeting.b He will be at the meeting soon
c The meeting will last for a long time d He has been at the meeting for a long time
17 We will set off tomorrow.
a We will have to postpone our trip tomorrow b Tomorrow will be a good day for us to go c We will leave the place tomorrow d We will arrive home tomorrow
18 That car is beyond my means.
a That car is cheap enough for me to buy b That car is too expensive for me to buy c I am really interested in that car d I really not like that car
19 He only feels happy whenever he does not have much work to do.
a The more he works, the happier he feels b The less he works, the happier he feels: c His work makes him feel happy d He feels happier and happier with his work
20 I learn a lot but I cannot remember anything.
a I learn more and more and remember more and more b The less I learn, the more I remember
c The more I learn, the less I remember d I remember not only what I have learnt