Choose the wordor phrase - a, b, c, or d - that best fits the blank space in each sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.. I prefer to celebrate my birthday party at h[r]
(1)UNIT I 10 11 12 II 10 III 10 IV A PARTY Choose the word in which the letter l, r, or h his silent a cold b calm c light d film a honey b healthy c honest d happy a work b parent c drive d dairy a horrible b hospital c holiday d honour a follow b fold c folk d file a ring b uniform c hungry d pretty a should b shoulder c sailor d slow a carry b around c burn d Europe a inherit b enhance c exhale d exhaust a calf b climb c world d glass a home b hour c how d hear a talk b guilty c health d help Complete these sentences with the correct form or tense of the verb in the box celebrate sing joke divorce receive decorate serve gather invite clap Paula's parent divorced when she was only a child Everyone clapped us when we went up to get our prize Let's have a party to celebrate your birthday Have you decorated your Christmas tree yet? I'd have liked to have gone to their party but I wasn't invited She received a camera as a twenty-fifth birthday present Traditionally, Auld Lang Syne is sung at midnight on New Year Eve I thought he was joking when he said he'd resigned By the time we got to the party, the pasta had been served They are gathering for a major conference at the moment Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets They organized a party in celebration of the year's successes (celebrate) The 50th wedding anniversary is called the golden anniversary (gold) After they got divorced, she never remarried (divorce) We wish them every happiness in their new life (happy) The lighting in the room is functional as well as decorative.(decorate) The organizers postponed the race because of heavy snow (organize) We're having a small family gathering to mark our wedding anniversary (gather) I have no intention of changing jobs (intend) The food was good but the service was very slow (serve) Nobody in the office had received an invitation to the party (invite) Which verb form is correct? a Passing the kitchen, he stopped drinking/ to drink a large glass of water b They stopped talking/to talk when the teacher walked into the classroom a Although she asked him to stop, he went on tapping/ to tap his pen on the table b Dr Harris welcomed the members of the committee and went on introducing/ to introduce the subject of the meeting a I regret telling/ to tell you that the model you want is out of stock b It cost me a fortune, 'but I don't regret spending/ to spend a year travelling around the world a Remember checking/ to check your answer before handing in your exam paper b I remember putting/ to put the money in the top drawer, but it's not there now a Have you forgotten meeting/ to meet me years ago? Lop11.com (2) b Don't forget finding out/ to find out how many people are coming on Saturday a I tried getting/ to get the table through the door, but it was too big b I tried taking/ to take some aspirin, but the pain didn't go away a He needs working/ to work harder if he wants to make progress b It's difficult problem It needs thinking/ to think about very carefully a I think Nick meant breaking/ to break that glass It didn't look like an accident b If we want to get there by 7.00, that means getting/ to get up before 5.00 a Can you help me getting/ to get the dinner ready? b He looks so funny Whenever I see him, I can't help smiling/ to smile 10 a I'd advise taking/ to take more exercise b I'd advise you taking/ to take more exercise V Put the verb into correct form infinitive, to-infinitive, or -ing You shouldn't let your children play (play) with matches It's very easy to catch (catch) fire I enjoy being (be) busy I don't like it when there is nothing to (do) Let's hurry! We must finish painting (paint) the office before 3:00 today As we don’t agree to carry out (carry out) a proposal we generally avoid discussing (discuss) the subject I don't mind reminding (remind) you to lock (lock) the door but you'd better try (try) to remember (remember) on your own Please stop interrupting (interrupt) when I'm explaining something to you You can ask (ask) questions at the end He admitted entering (enter) the house but refused to steal (steal) the money I don't really fancy spending (spend) my whole holiday with your cousins I'd rather spend (spend) my time with you We had hoped to finish (finish) the project by the end of the month but we keep being delayed (delay) by changes in the plans 10 You'd better go (go) and see the boss and say what you've done If you put off explaining (explain) it to her, she'll only more annoyed 11 No that's not what I meant to say (say) How can I make you understand (understand)? 12 Those shirts need ironing (iron), but you don’t need to iron (iron) them now 13 Are we permitted to bring (bring) guests to the ceremony? I'd like to invite (invite) my friend to join us 14 Children shouldn't be allowed to watch (catch) violent programs on TV Parents should encourage their children to watch (watch) educational programs 15 It's no use trying(try) to persuade (persuade) her to change (change) her mind Spend your time doing (do) something more worthwhile VI Choose the correct answer I don't mind _ late, if it will help at all a to work b to be work c working d being working I remember _ to the zoo when I was a child a to take b to be taken c taking d being talking We managed _ over the wall without a to climb/ seeing b climbing/ being seen c to climb/ being seen d to be climbed/ seeing Isabel expected _ to the university, but she wasn't a to admit b to be admitted c admitting d being admitted The city council agreed _ the architect's proposed design for a new parking garage a to accept b to be accepted c accepting d being accepted The tin opener seems for _ left-handed people a to design b to be designed c designing d being desigried My parents appreciate _ the thank-you note you sent them a to receive b to be received c receiving d being received When the police first questioned him, Wayne denied _ in the robbery a to involve b to be involved c involving d being involved Many reliable methods of storing information tended _ when computers arrived a to forget b to be forgotten c forgetting d being forgotten Lop11.com (3) 10 The police warned everybody inside with their windows closed a to stay b to be stayed c staying d being stayed 11 She resented _ to make tea for everyone at the meeting a to ask b to be asked c asking d being asked 12 Let's leave early We can't risk _ in heavy traffic during rush hour a to hold up b to be held up c holding up d being held up 13 After their children had grown up, they decided _ to a condominium in the city a to move b to be moved c moving d being moved 14 The new students hope _ in many of the school's social activities a to include b to be included c including d being included 15 Does Dr Johnson mind _ at home if his patients need his help? a to call b to be called c calling d being called VII Write the sentence, using the given cues She/ not stand/ kept/ wait/ such/ long time// She can't stand being kept waiting for such a long time America/ said/ discovered/ 1498/ Columbus// America is said to have been discovered by Columbus in 1498 I/ have/ air-conditioner/ fix/ tomorrow// I'm having/ I'll have an air-conditioner fixed tomorrow She/ decide/ go back/ shop/ buy/ long dress// She decided to go back to the shop to buy the long dress I/ pleased/ hear/ you/ offer/ job/ assistant manager// I'm pleased to hear (that) you were offered a job as an assistant manager It/ worth/ try/ make/ change/ her mind// It's not worth trying to make a change in her mind There/ no point/ persuade/ her/ go/ us// There's no point in persuading her to go with us We'd prefer/ play tennis/ rather/ watch/ it/ TV// We'd prefer to play tennis rather than watch it on TV I/ just/ finish/ read/ long novel/ write/ Arthur Hailey// I've just finished reading a long novel written by Arthur Hailey 10 I/ regret/ inform/ you/ your application/ refused// I regret to inform you that your application has been refused VIII Complete each of the sentences with an appropriate preposition We are having a big party for our twenty-fifthwedding anniversary It's Jane's farewell party on Friday night He blew out all 60 candles on his birthday cake We don't know what to give Dad at Christmas People usually give cards and gift to the anniversary couple If you carry on spending money like that, you'll end up in debt We've invited all the neighbors to our party He bought her a diamond ring on their tenth wedding anniversary The whole family showed up for our anniversary celebration 10 There are some games at the party Would you join in enthusiastically? IX Complete the second sentence so that it has similar meaning to the first We expect the gorvernment to propose changes to the taxation system Changes to the taxation system are expected to be proposed by the government He couldn't play well in the last match because of his injured knee His injured knee made him unable to play well in the last match You can try to get Jim to lend you his car, but you won't succeed There's no point in trying to get Jim to lend you his car Lop11.com (4) Supermarkets started to sell fresh pasta only in 1990s Fresh pasta was started to be sold by supermarkets only in 1990s He wished he had invited her to his birthday party He regretted not inviting/ not having invited her to his birthday party Mastering a second language takes time and patience It takes time and patience to master a second language I prefer having dinner at home to going out for dinner I'd rather have dinner at home than go out for dinner After four years abroad, Mr Brown returned home as an excellent engineer After Mr Brown had been abroad for four years, he returned home as an excellent engineer It won't be difficult to get a ticket for the game You won't have any difficulty (in) getting a ticket for the game 10 Driving on the left is strange and difficult for Americans Americans aren't used to driving on the left TEST I PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others a candle b cake c decorate d celebration a adult b candle c talk d flower a hour b honest c vehicle d happy a weather b cream c friend d wedding a birthday b although c together d clothing II LANGUAGE FOCUS A Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c, or d - that best fits the blank space in each sentence A lots of foods and drinks will be served _ the party a in b at c for d with The anniversary of the founding of the charity falls _ 12th November a in b on c at d to When they get together, all they talk _ is football a to b with c about d on They're having a party in _ of his 84th birthday a ceremony b honor c memory d celebration 10 We tried to make a _ of our situation, but it wasn't funny a joke b trick c tension d risk 11 They held a concert to mark the _ of Mozart's death a occasion b anniversary c situation d remembrance 12 They _ a wonderful meal to more than fifty delegates a made b had c served d took 13 He tried his best to make his birthday party more _ a enjoyed b enjoying c enjoyment d enjoyable 14 When they finished singing, Lisa _ the candles on the cake a turned off b blew out c cleared up d brought out 15 Many _ men remarry and have second families a married b single c divorced d family B Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c, or d - that best fits the blank space in each sentence 16 A friend of mine phoned _ me to a party a for invite b inviting c to invite d for inviting Lop11.com (5) 17 I couldn't find John at the party last night If we _ him, we’d have been very happy a would meet b met c had met d have met 18 Let's have a party to celebrate our third successive win, ? a don't we b we c will we d shall we 19 My parents wouldn't _ to the party a allow me go b allow me to go c allow me going d allow to go 20 We are going to have my house _ tomorrow morning a paint b painting c painted d to be painted 21 We hope that the students themselves will enjoy part in the projects a to take b taking c to be taken d being taken 22 Jim wishes he _ Jane to his birthday party last night a invited b would invite c have invited d had invited 23 Sally's low test scores kept her from _ to the university a admitting b to admit c to be admitted d being admitted 24 Are you sure you told me about the party? I don't recall _ about it a having told b to have told c having been told d to have been told 25 I meant to get up early but I forgot _ up my alarm clock a wind b to wind c wind d wound C Choose the underlined word or phrase - A, B, C or D - that needs correcting 26 Approximately 70 percent of all parents let their children to attend school A B C D (attend) 27 You should make your parents be happy for the rest of their life.(happy) A B C D 28 Conversation organizations help for preserving the ecology of area A B (to preserve/preserve) by keeping track of endangered species C D 29 There's no point having a car if you never use it.(in having) A B C D 30 I think you should take the raincoat with you in case it will rain hard this afternoon A B C (rains) D III READING A Fill in each blank with one appropriate word from the box breath punctually present previous suitable candless wrap actually pleased startled caused however Last week, Jack invited me to his birthday party I spent a long time deciding what I should buy as (31) present for him Finally, I decided to buy him a clock I went to the nearby shopping centre to look for a (32) suitable one Eventually, I chose a small, blue alarm clock After paying for it, I asked the salesgirl to (33) wrap it up On the day of the party, I arrived at Jack's house (34) punctually at o'clock Jack was very (35) pleased to see me and thanked me for the present Many of our classmates have already arrived We talked about the soccer match the (36) previous night between Manchester United and Juventus At o'clock, Jack's mother brought out a birthday cake On it were seventeen lighted (37) candles We all wished Jack a happy birthday Jack blew out the candles in a single (38) breath He then began opening his presents Just as he was about to open the present I had given him, there was a loud ringing sound (39) Startled, Jack dropped the present I realized that the ringing sound was (40) actually caused by the alarm clock When I told everyone what the sound was, they all laughed B Read the passage carefully, then decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F) When you go to the party in Atlantica, don't bring a gift If you so, our hosts will believe that you think they are poor Never arrive on time in Atlantica Come one or two hours late because your hosts will not be on time themselves In Atlantica, all schedules (even airline schedules) run on 'elastic time' Lop11.com (6) At dinner time, eat only what the hosts serve you If you ask for something special, the host try to get what you want, even if they have to go out to the store that evening And never look at the other guests while you eat Instead, look down at your food Use a spoon for all food, even hard foods like fried meat 41 Bringing a small present is something you should when you're invited to a party in Atlantica F 42 Never be late to the party in Atlantica F 43 ‘Elastic time' probably means that schedules in Atlantica are not exact.T 44 Don't ask your hosts for something special to eat T 45 Don't use spoon to eat hard foods like fried meat F IV WRITING From the four words or phrases - a, b, c or d - choose the one that best completes the sentence 46 _, such as banking and travel, computers are not a convenience; they are a necessity a Where some industries b There are some industries c In sonie industries d Some industries 47 Copper is the favored metal for electricians' wire because of _ a its excellent conductivity b it is excellent conductor c excellent conductivity of it d so conductive is it 48 The more she worked, _ a she did not achieve enough b she achieved not enough c the less she achieved d she was achieving less 49 He really deserved the award because he performed _ was expected of him a much better from b more better than c much better as d much better than 50 _ left before the deadline, it doesn't seem likely that John will accomplish the job a Although such a short time b With such a short time c With so short time d It is such a short UNIT TEST I PRONUNCIATION Choose the word whose main stress pattern is not the same as that of the others a cetebrating b anniversary c marriage d gathering a finish b prefer c invite d enjoy a organize b decorate c divorce d promise a party b birthday c happy d activity a refreshment b horrible c exciting d intention II LANGUAGE FOCUS A Choose the wordor phrase - a, b, c, or d - that best fits the blank space in each sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase I prefer to celebrate my birthday party at home _ in the restaurant a for b to c than d more Jack's mother a birthday cake with seventeen lighted candles on it a brought out b showed on c turned up d took over These anniversaries mark the milestones of a happy and lasting relationship between married couples a signs b achievements c landmarks d progresses Rosa and Luis are happy to be for their goJden anniversary a about b around c thorough d together 10 from Bill, all the students said they would go to the party a Apart b Only c Except d Separate 11 We moved to the countryside for some a peace and quiet b comfort and advance Lop11.com (7) c freedom and pleasure d happiness and enjoyment 12 I'm a surprise party for my sister a taking b serving c providing d organizing 13 It wasn't until midnight that the party a carried on b broke up c cleared up d went out 14 There are lots of TV Christmas for children this year a specialities b specially c specials d specialized 15 Jane is going to go abroad next month and she's having a party on Sunday a birthday b farewell c wedding d anniversary B Choose the word or phrase - a,b, c, or d - that best fits the blank space in each sentence 16 Look at the state of the gate It needs as soon as possible a to repair b repairing c.being repaired d be repaired 17 The painting was beautiful I stood there it for a long time a for admiring b being admired c admire d admiring 18 I had no a place to live In fact it was surprising easy a difficulty to find b difficulty finding c difficulty when I find d difficulty while finding 19 Alice didn't expect to Bill's party a asking b being asked c to ask d to be asked 20 We asked the piano so early in the morning, but she won't a Marie to stop playing b Marie stop to play c that Marie stops playing d Marie to stop to play 21 We had hardly sat down when she plates of food for us a brought b has brought c had brought d would have brought 22 Betty, I'm not surprised she won the prize a To have known b To know c To be known d Knowing 23 If only he some help with the work instead of trying to it alone! a will accept b would accept c may accept d were accept 24 the consequences, I would never have contemplated getting involved a If I realised b Had I realised c Unless I realised d When I had realised 25 A good teacher makes her students the world from new perspectives a to view b view c to be viewed d viewing C Choose the underlined word or phrase -A, 8, C, or D - that needs correcting 26 Students in the United States often support themselves by baby sitting, A B C working in restaurants or they drive taxicabs (driving) D 27 Bill was very young when they left, and he could not longer remember A B C living in the house (could no) D 28 Hardly I had got onto the motorway when I saw two police cars A B C following me (had I) A 29 Statistics are now compulsory for all students taking a course in A B C engineering (is) D Lop11.com (8) 30 The organization aim is to educate the public about the dangers of A B C D smoking (organization's) III READING A Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c, or d- that best fits the blank space in the following passage If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should (31) _ a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates If you give your host a (32) _ gift, he/she may open it in front of you Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered (33) _ It shows that the host is excited about receiving the gift and wants to show his/her (34) to you immediately (35) _ the host doesn't like it, he/she will tell a "(36) _ lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (37) _ on time or earlier than the (38) _ time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and (39) _ rude, as the host may not be (40) _ 31 a take b give c bring d make 32 a unwanted b valuable c unpacked d wrapped 33 a rude b polite c unpolite d funny 34 a appreciation b admiration c respect d enjoyment 35 a Since b Only if c Even if d Whether 36 a great b obvious c deliberate d white 37 a gradually b exactly c perfectly d recently 38 a expected b permitted c waited d wasted 39 a however b never c therefore d consequently 40 a willing b ready c welcome d waiting B Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer Going to party can be fun and enjoyable If you are invited to a party, call your host up early to inform him! her of whether you are going If you want to bring someone who has not been invited along with you, you should ask for permission first Remember to dress appropriately for the party You will stick out like a sore thumb if you are dressed formally whereas everyone else is in T-shirt and jeans If you are not sure what to wear, ask your host During the party you may perhaps like to help your host by offering to serve drinks or wash the dishes Your host would certainly appreciate these efforts If you happen to be in a party you not know anyone, not try to monopolize the host's attention This is inconsiderate since your host has many people to attend to and can not spend all his/ her time with you Instead, learn to mingle with others at the party You could try breaking the ice by introducing yourself to someone who is friendly-looking Before you leave the party, remember to thank your host first If you have the time, you could even offer to help your host clean up the place 41 If you are invited to a party, you should a take someone with you b ask for your parents' permission first c bring a small gift d call to confirm your arrival 42 According to the passage, if you are dressed differently from everybody at the party, _ a you will make people notice you b people may be attached to you c you will feel uncomfortable d you shouldn't pay attention to your clothes 43 What should you if you are in a party? a Talk to your host as much as possible b Move around and talk to other guests c Try to break the ice up d Just make friends with friendly-looking people 44 The phrase 'break the ice' means a make friends b attract people's attention c make people feel more relaxed d establish a relationship Lop11.com (9) 45 Which of the following is not true according to the passage? a You shouldn't bring someone who hasn't been invited along with you to a party b You should help your host with the wash-up or clean-up c You shouldn't be very clearly different from everyone at the party d You shouldn't leave without showing your gratitude to your host IV WRITING A Choose the answer - a, b, c, or d - that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it 46 We regret we cannot accept payment by credit card for sales of under $10 a If you spend more than $10, you must pay by credit card b We make a charge if you pay by credit card c We prefer cash payment for large sales d If you spend less than $10, you cannot pay by credit card 47 There's no point in persuading him to this a He is able to this although he does not want to b It would be useful to persuade him to this c I enjoy persuading him to this d It is useless to persuade him to this 48 Those students should be punished for what they have done a Those students should have done what they were punished for b What those students have done will give them some punishment c Those students can't get away with what they have done d The things those students have done are kinds of punishment 49 Not many people attended the meeting a People didn't show up for the meeting b There was a poor turn-out for the meeting c Too many people turned out at the meeting d Hardly did people come to the meeting 50 That young man is bound to fail in this test a There is no way that young man can succeed in this test b Certainly, that young man will pass this test c It would be impossible for that young man to fail this test d That young man almost failed in this test B Choose the best sentence -a, b, c, or d - made from the given cues 51 She/ not stand/ keep/ wait/ such/ long// a She doesn't stand keeping to wait for such a long time b She can't stand being kept to wait such long time c She can't stand being kept waiting for such a long time d She can't stand keeping waiting for such long time 52 By/ work/ day and night/ they/ succeed/ finish/ project / time// a By the work day and night they succeeded to finish a project on time b By working day and night they succeeded in finishing the project in time c By the work day and night they succeeded to finish the project in time d By working day and night they succeeded finishing their project on time 53 We/ regret/ tell/ you/ your request/ tax refund/ reject// a We regret to tell you that your request for a tax refund has been rejected b We regret telling you that your request for a tax refund has been rejected c We regretted to tell you that your request in tax refund had been rejected d We regretted to have told that your request for tax refund was rejected 54 He/ better/ not go/ school/ because/ feel unwell// a He'd better not to go to school because he is feeling unwell b He'd better to not go to school because of his feeling unwell Lop11.com (10) c He'd better not going to school because he was feeling unwell d He'd better not go to school because he is feeling unwell 55 I/ see/ that film/ three times/ I/ go/ see/ again/ next week// a I saw that film three times but I'm going to see again next week b I've seen this film three times but I'm going to see it again next week c I've seen this fIlm for three times and I'm going to see it again next week d I had seen this film for three times and I’ll go to see it again next week 10 Lop11.com (11)