1. Choose the correct item.

1. The soldiers were exhausted and couldn't move back any further, so they had no choice but to....................

A surrender С invade

В conquer D retreat

2. After long months of negotiations, the two sides finally signed a peace…….. .

A treaty С truce

В disarmament D contract

3. The police........................ the protesters and brought them to the police station.

A attacked С defeated

В arrested D defended

4. The ...................... came on board and inspected all the sailors on the ship.

A ally С admiral

В pacifist D private

5. I don't think he is a very good leader because he has no control………the soldiers in his company.

A over В on

С in D at

6. There were people protesting here earlier, but now everything's fine: it's all ...................... control.

A in В under

С over D behind

7. I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do about the situation: it's….. ..............my control.

A away from С far from

В out of D beyond

8. The army camp is beyond that mountain. There's..............…….chance that we'll reach it before nightfall.

A slight В small

С few D little

9. It's not always easy for a soldier to carry...............….. orders.

A out В on

С off D up

10. through the mountains on horse back was an amazing experience.

A Hiking С Trekking

В Wandering D Marching

11. Many people want to.............……their history back as far as they can and discover who their ancestors were.

A find В search

С trace D track

12. Very occasionally, an outstanding person comes along who changes the......….of history.

A course С path

В route D way

13. Amelia Earhart................…..history in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.

A fixed В did

С prepared D made

14. Jane was going to pay for the trip, but when she saw how much it was going to cost, she backed..................

A away В out

С off D up

15. The Louvre Museum in Paris is……..............in history: it used to be the palace of the French kings.

A recorded С steeped

В full D loaded

16. You really should buy a DVD player! You have to move with the….................

A times В time

С timing D timer

17. On 5th November 1605, Guy Fawkes tried to blow.......…….. the Houses of Parliament in London.

A down В off

С up D away

18. He's involved.........….. a number of research projects.

A at В in

С on D to

19. It can be very difficult to bring.....……. political change because people generally like things that are familiar.

A about В on

С around D up

20. Up until midnight, one group of soldiers were keeping watch, then another group took ...................

A in В up

С over D on

1. Choose the correct item.

1. The soldiers were exhausted and couldn't move back any further, so they had no choice but to

A surrender С invade

В conquer D retreat

2. After long months of negotiations, the two sides finally signed a peace…….. .

A treaty С truce

В disarmament D contract

3. The police the protesters and brought them to the police station.

A attacked С defeated

В arrested D defended

4. The came on board and inspected all the sailors on the ship.

A ally С admiral

В pacifist D private

5. I don't think he is a very good leader because he has no control………the soldiers in his company.

A over В on

С in D at

6. There were people protesting here earlier, but now everything's fine: it's all control.

A in В under

С over D behind

7. I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can do about the situation: it's….. my control.

A away from С far from

В out of D beyond

8. The army camp is beyond that mountain. There's…….chance that we'll reach it before nightfall.

A slight В small

С few D little

9. It's not always easy for a soldier to carry….. orders.

A out В on

С off D up

10. through the mountains on horse back was an amazing experience.

A Hiking С Trekking

В Wandering D Marching

11. Many people want to……their history back as far as they can and discover who their ancestors were.

A find В search

С trace D track

12. Very occasionally, an outstanding person comes along who changes the….of history.

A course С path

В route D way

13. Amelia Earhart…..history in 1928 when she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.

A fixed В did

С prepared D made

14. Jane was going to pay for the trip, but when she saw how much it was going to cost, she backed

A away В out

С off D up

15. The Louvre Museum in Paris is……in history: it used to be the palace of the French kings.

A recorded С steeped

В full D loaded

16. You really should buy a DVD player! You have to move with the….. .

A times В time

С timing D timer

17. On 5th November 1605, Guy Fawkes tried to blow…….. the Houses of Parliament in London.

A down В off

С up D away

18. He's involved….. a number of research projects.

A at В in

С on D to

19. It can be very difficult to bring……. political change because people generally like things that are familiar.

A about В on

С around D up

20. Up until midnight, one group of soldiers were keeping watch, then another group took

A in В up

С over D on

2. Fill in the missing word.

1. Columbus................................. America, didn't he?

2. It happened .................................accident.

3. When a person feels strongly enough about something, they are sometimes willing to die.......................... the cause.

4. Alexander Graham Bell ..................................................the telephone.

5. In the UK people get the .................................................to vote at the age of 18.

6. It's really terrible! She never stops complaining: she moans…........................the time!

7. Martin Luther King believed..................…..equal rights for every one.

8. It's not possible! She can't ........................borrowed my new dress without asking me!

9. He didn't need ...................................clean the flat: Sarah had already done it.

10. Sheila.................................. have taken the dog for a walk: he's not in his basket.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1. When I got to the site, the archaeologists had already started digging.

time The archaeologists had already started digging.............................………..to the site.

2. I'm sure they didn't see me.

have They............................ me.

3. The last time they contacted us was over a year ago.

heard We...................................... for over a year.

4. How did they find out about our plans?

known How.............................. our plans?

5. Taking the bikes without asking them would not be right

to I think it ..................................to take the bikes.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold.

1. We should try to give more ...................................... to our children. COURAGE

2. You're so careless; you should…….................... that you keep your things safe. SURE

3. I didn't listen to the entire speech; could you.. . . . . . . .. . …… it for me? SUMMARY

I don't go to the hairdresser's; I usually........................……. my hair myself. STRAIGHT

The forecast said that weather conditions would..................…. , so be prepared for more rain. WORSE

5. Find the unnecessary word for each sentence.

1. A thousand years ago few of people could read or write. .......................

2. This building is one of the more oldest in the world. .......................

3. They invented the machine while were still at university. .......................

4. The old man passed far away in his sleep. .......................

5. The Pharaoh had a daughter called by Nefertiti. .......................

6. Circle the correct response.

1. A: I didn't pass my driving test.

B: a. That was nice of them!

b. Better luck next time!

2. A: Jane was here. You've just missed her.

B: a. Just my luck!

b. How embarrassing!

3. A: I won the lottery! I'm rich!

B: a. Yeah, right!

b. Not at all!

4. A: Wasn't it Mozart who composed Swan Lake?

В: а. I don't believe it!

b. I haven't a clue.

5. A: It's the second time my purse has been stolen this month!

B: a. Oh, you lucky thing!

b. I can't believe your luck!

Test 10

1. Choose the correct item.

1. You need a well-……….diet to lead a healthy lifestyle.

A mannered С balanced

В informed D preserved

2. She asked for a second ………as it tasted so good.

A helping С dish

В course D plate

3. Cereals are good for you because most of them are…….in fat.

A short С small

В light D low

4. Many busy housewives today buy……foods.

A icy С cold

В frozen D freezing

5. He couldn't cope…….the workload so he resigned.

A with В to

С in D from

6. I'm tired of washing by hand. I could …….. with a washing machine.

A make С get

В have D do

7. Helen offered to give me the ………for her delicious pizza.

A receipt С recipe

В instructions D prescription

8. I love chips, but the doctor advised me not to eat…….food.

A baked В fried

С grilled D roast

9. Eating a bar of chocolate from time……..time won't do you any harm.

A to В in

С at D with

10. To keep in good……you should exercise regularly.

A body В shape

С fit D build

11. She never drinks…….water because it's too fizzy.

A gassy С bubbly

В flat D sparkling

12. The gardener decided to retire…….the age of fifty.

A in В with

С at D of

13. He was late so I decided to ……time by window-shopping.

A waste В miss

С spend D kill

14. John felt a sharp………in his back.

A injury В pain

С wound D ache

15. The teacher refused to put………. with his bad behaviour any longer.

A in В up

С off D for

16. It took six months for him to fully ……. from his illness.

A heal В cure

С recover D mend

17. Matthew was fined £100 for driving………age.

A with В in

С on D under

18. I enjoy eating hot,…….food but it gives me indigestion.

A creamy С greasy

В spicy D savoury

19. Electric fires give………...less heat than coal fires.

A off В in

С up D away

20. The meal was delicious, especially the main…….

A appetiser С course

В dessert D starter

1. Choose the correct item.

1. While we were travelling in France we passed…….. some beautiful little villages.

A via С en-route

В by D through

2. In the 16th century, many……. set out to discover unknown lands.

A sightseers С backpackers

В explorers D pilgrims

3. With the weekend free, we decided to take a two-day…….to the nearest island.

A travel В trip

С journey D flight

4. Don't worry, your father will……… you up at the airport.

A pick В take

C get D set

5. Due to a(n) in the postal service, we got the flight tickets at the very last minute.

A postponement С interruption

В delay D break

6. The organizers of the cycling race decided to choose an alternative……..in order to avoid a busy tourist area.

A route С way

В road D direction

7. Having spent the last twenty years visiting every corner of the world, I can say that travel certainly……… the mind.

A widens С extends

В expands D broadens

8. As the train pulled into the………, the passengers got ready to board it.

A platform В station

С dock D port

9. It is becoming quite common for older people to take a traveling…… with them on holiday.

A colleague С companion

В partner D associate

10. There will always be some tourists who prefer more unusual holiday destinations off the beaten …… .

A track В way

С path D course

11. I got a good deal on a round-…… ticket for only £199.

A journey В trip

С route D way

12. As they arrived …… Paris, the weather changed for the worse.

A to В at

С on D in

13. We sent a letter to the travel company requesting a……on winter destinations.

A prospectus С brochure

В pamphlet D leaflet

14. She's the type who can't sit still on holiday and is always……..the move.

A on В in

С at D by

15. The main attraction for most tourists is the ancient……in the southern part of the island.

A ruins С wrecks

В remnants D remains

16. She had never been to Prague before, and she …….. in love with it straight away.

A fell С tripped

В dropped D crashed

17. They couldn't wait to go for a swim in the crystal-……. water of the small bay.

A pure В clean

С fresh D clear

18. The from our hotel room over the tiny mountain village was out of this world.

A outlook В sight

С view D scene

19. The sea was so …….that day that many passengers became quite ill as the ship rolled from side to side.

A calm В rough

С open D dark

20. Having worked non-stop for almost six months, he decided to take a(n)…… break and return on Monday morning.

A day С flying

В extended D weekend

2. Fill in the missing word.

1. As my bike had a flat tyre, I had no choice but to finish the journey on…….................

2. I'm sorry I'm late. I was held .……................. in traffic.

3. They had a feeling the car was going to break…….…….................as it had been making strange noises all morning.

4. She went to Moscow……................. plane.

5. John is always……................. a rush.

6. Do you …….................to play the radio so loud in the car?

7. It's time to…….…….................going if we don't want to miss the plane.

8. She'll have to set …….................early in the morning in order to get there on time.

9. Joe had to …….................his way down the hill very carefully because of the fog.

10. After we reach Manchester, we’ll head…………..................Liverpool.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Use between two and five words.

1. A visa is not required when you travel within Europe.

need You …….................when you travel within Europe.

2. Booking online means it isn't necessary to actually have plane tickets anymore.

worry Booking online means you…… …….................about actually having plane tickets anymore.

3. An air hostess is obliged to check a number of things before take-off.

has An airhostess……................. a number of things before take-off.

4. It wasn't easy for me to find the holiday I wanted. difficulty I ………………….the holiday I wanted.

5. If I were you, I wouldn't stay at that guesthouse because the service is dreadful.

worth In my opinion, …….................at that guesthouse because the service is dreadful.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold

1. The sea looked so…………................. that we dived straight in. INVITE

2. He's got a nice cottage in the ……............... . COUNTRY

3. The village is …….................….up in the mountains. SITUATE

4. You need to drive…….................….. or else you'll cause an accident. CARE

5. Our journey across the desert was amazing and the photos we took

will make it totally………......................... . FORGET

5. Find the unnecessary word for each sentence.

1. While sightseeing, we were told we shouldn't to wander off without the rest of the group. …….................

2. They can't have been arrived already; they only left an hour ago! …….................

3. Does she must have to have her passport with her to travel within Europe? …….................

4. I really need to ought get the travel agent's e-mail address before we leave. …….................

5. They said we could have join next month if we wanted. …….................

6. Circle the correct response.

1. A: I'm really fed up with the noise!

B: a. I'm ever so sorry!

b. Thanks for saying so.

2. A: I'd like a seat near the front, please.

B: a. Single or return?

b. Aisle or window?

3. A: How do you like the view?

B: a. It's fantastic!

b. What a great idea!

4. A: I'm sorry to say that I am very disappointed with the service.

B: a. Gosh you're right. I forgot all about it.

b. Oh dear! I don't know what to say.

5. A: This luggage is so heavy!

B: a. Is that to take away?

b. Do you need a hand?

1. Choose the correct item.

1. Every child has the right to free education in a…… school.

A public С state

В private D boarding

2. Jane's teacher told her that she would have to work hard to……up with the other students in the class.

A pick В catch

С get D stand

3. This time tomorrow I will be……my exam.

A sitting С writing

В giving D passing

4. Alex wanted to know how much he would have to pay for his university……. .

A grant С loan

В fees D scholarship

5. Her achievements are outstanding. She's in a…… of her own.

A school С group

В lesson D class

6. Helena was delighted when her application to Oxford University was……. .

A passed С admitted

В accepted D appointed

7. Kate took her school……..home to her parents and they were pleased to see that she had done well that term.

A report С assessment

В statement D certificate

8. Our language school will……intensive courses for those who want to take the FCE exam earlier.

A run В enroll

С hold D take

9. Now that I've got my degree I will apply for a teaching……. .

A career С post

В place D profession

10. He liked the poem so much he decided to learn it by……. .

A memory С mind

В heart D word

11. I hope that this punishment will…….you a lesson!

A teach С know

В learn D give

12. Well done Sarah! You are top…… the class!

A in С of

В at D on

13. The teacher gave out the homework assignments and then….. the class.

A attended С held

В missed D dismissed

14. The teacher went to prepare her lesson and pick up her register from the……..

A corridor В staff room

С science lab D library

15. David was very disappointed when he was told that he had……the course.

A failed С dismissed

В missed D lost

16. I recommend that you get a private……to help you with your Maths.

A trainer С lecturer

В tutor D instructor

17. The children at the local primary school are working on a……related to the environment.

A thesis С tutorial

В seminar D project

18. She loves reading and always has her…….in a book.

A nose С look

В eyes D attention

19. Make a study timetable, that way you won't fall……with your homework.

A behind В back

С out D over

20. This Maths problem is really difficult. It will take me some time to work it……. .

A up В out

С off D over

1. Choose the correct item.

1. Environmental pollution causes……… to people’s health.

A devastation С disaster

В destruction D damage

2. We must respect nature or suffer the…… .

A consequences С impact

В results D effects

3. Everyone should learn about using …….. resources responsibly.

A global С physical

В natural D earthly

4. The wildlife park was created to protect….. species.

A dangerous С extinct

В endangered D wild

5. We should try to reduce our water….. .

A consumption С protection

В use D warning

6. The cost of clearing up toxic….. is very high.

A waste С residue

В rubbish D sewage

7. If we cut down these trees, we will destroy the natural ……. of the birds and animals that live in them.

A ecosystem С area

В space D habitat

8. What is the future of genetically…… food? Will we accept or reject it?

A programmed С improved

В modified D changed

9. We must find a better way to …..of plastics because they cause environmental problems.

A deposit С discard

В dispose D dump

10. One of the major environmental…............... that needs to be considered is deforestation.

A warnings С issues

В laws D measures

11. I can’t stand seeing animals in…… .

A protection С reserve

В packaging D captivity

12. Global…. is causing climate changes.

A destruction С heating

В pollution D warming

13. We must investigate…. energy forms.

A balanced С ultimate

В alternative D creative

14. Instead of throwing …. paper and glass we can recycle them.

A up С off

В in D away

15. The new law will…..effect in six months.

A have С bring

В give D take

16. It’s better for animals to live in the…. .

A nature С wildlife

В wild D habitat

17. The ozone ….. forms a part of the upper atmosphere.

A layer С limit

В level D layout

18. Wildlife is…... threat in many parts of the world.

A in С under

В at D over

19. We can be affected negatively….noise pollution.

A by С of

В from D with

20. Governments need to look…. ways to conserve natural resources.

A down С up

В in D into

Choose the correct answer.

1 Why don't you........a go? It's not difficult!

A make С do В have D set

2 Carl wasn't very good at mountain climbing as he's afraid of........ A highs С heights В highness D height 3 There's little .......of our getting into the final.

A opportunity С luck В chance D fortune

4 Rachel is mad....... the Eurovision Song Contest.

A from С for В against D about

5 Just.........your best - that's all anyone can ask of you.

A do С be В make D have

6 It's.........time you learned to swim.

A big С high В tall D far

7 Grandma ........a lot of pleasure from gardening.

A does С makes В has D gets

8 ......... your time - don't rush.

A Tell С Spend В Find D Take

9 Each player takes it.......turn to roll the dice.

A on С at В in D to

10 Time ........so quickly when you're doing something enjoyable.

A takes С passes В spends D finds

11 Our new coach is popular.......the whole team.

A for С by В to D with

12 She'd ........ hours lying on her bed, reading

. A spend С make В take D pass

13 He'd been planning to leave the team the time and hadn't told anyone.

A complete С total В whole D full В for D wit

1. The rock star bought a small….in the country.

A bungalow С penthouse

В cottage D mansion

2. They live in a stone-built cottage with a…. roof.

A slate В sliding

С French D front

3. Our new apartment is…..easy reach of the town centre.

A in В within

С to D of

4. Pete invited me into the…… room to see his new billiard table.

A guest В dining

С utility D games

5. After visiting Barcelona many times, we decided to……. it our home.

A list В name

С make D place

6. The tomatoes we ate at their house were home-……. .

A made С done

В grown D produced

7. He rented a well-equipped……. with many modern conveniences.

A pool В garage

С garden D flat

8. He keeps his new lawn mower in the garden…..

A attic С loft

В shed D cellar

9. The fitted …..was installed before they laid the tiled floor.

A staircase В kitchen

С furniture D door

10. The bungalow is situated…..one of the best residential areas.

A on В to

С in D of

11. They have got lots of…..furniture in their house.

A sliding С antique

В fitted D spiral

12. We bought this house because it is close….. the school.

A with В at

С in D to

13. They lived in a……house, so they weren't connected to the one next door.

A detached С semi-detached

В council D terraced

14. Whenever I stay at their house I just….myself at home.

A bring В hit

С make D feel

15. The shop is right in the……of Cracow.

A heart В outskirts

С suburbs D reach

16. John tidied the living room while I cleared….the dirty dishes.

A off В out

С up D away

17. The shopping centre is easily….from the motorway.

A affordable С accessible

В available D accountable

18. It finally …home to me that it was time to buy a place of my own.

A arrived С hit

В came D reached

19. She put her toys…..in a cupboard under the stairs.

A out В by

С away D in

20. The log cabin was in a(n)…… spot miles away from anyone.

A spacious В isolated

С stylish D cosy

2. FILL IN THE MISSING WORD 1. I enjoy staying at their house because they make me feel............................. home.

2. The children take turns to wash......................... and tidy the kitchen.

3. There's no place...................................... home.

4. Their house is in a quiet suburb................................. the outskirts of the city.

5. Will you........................ out the rubbish, please?

6. I have.............................. using the same washing powder for years.

7. They have lived in the same house…….......................1987.

8. I'm really worried. Jim hasn't called…......................

9. He's been painting the house over the…....................few days.

10. Her new flat is in the city…...................near to where she works.

1. I him a quick note, and left it on the table.

A received С sent

В wrote D answered

2. It's nearly impossible to…….. up a meeting because people are all free at different times!

A arrange В make

С set D take

3. There's no need to…. ! We can all hear you very well.

A whistle В whisper

С yawn D yell

4. The prime minister delivered his in German.

A speech С talk

В tongue D accent

5. He speaks five European languages, but his mother….
is Japanese.

A speech В language

С tongue D talk

6. They were very…… when their son from Australia turned up for their 50th wedding anniversary.

A surprised С uncertain

В impatient D disappointed

7. She doesn't like to keep anything hidden: she always…….her mind.

A talks В speaks

С tells D says

8. It's impossible to get….of him! He's never there!

A feel В contact

С hold D touch

9. I think it's polite to shake hands…..someone when you meet them for the first time.

A with В at

С for D from

10. We passed him in the car the other day, and he waved…… us from the street.

A into В from

С for D at

11. I'm afraid Mr. Logan isn't in the office today, but I can……you through to his secretary.

A put В get

С switch D run

12. Paula is in a meeting at the moment, but I'll ask her to…… you back as soon as it's over.

A hang В get

С call D put

13. Come with me! I want to introduce you…… my uncle from America.

A at В into

С for D to

14............................................ Waiter! This food is awful! I'd like to……a complaint.

A make В put

С do D ask

15. We were chatting away when suddenly we got…..off.

A hung В called

С put D cut

16. He's a very bossy child: he's always….. the other children what to do.

A talking С saying

В telling D speaking

17. The teacher glared….. the children who were not paying attention.

A to В with

C at D for

18. I didn't mean to upset her. It was just a figure of….. .

A accent С talk

В speech D language

19....... I've been trying to phone him for ages, but I just can't…..through!

A get В put

С cut D call

20.................. I'd like to … a table for five for Thursday evening, please.

A ask В take

С apply D book