Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions

I can’t give you the answer on the ________; I’ll have to think about it for a few days

A. should have left 

B. must have left

C. have left

D. ought to have left

V. Read the passage, choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best suits the blank. 

Hi Maddie,

How are things with you? I’m sitting in my bedroom and I’m bored. I can’t go out (1) __________ I’ve got a lot of homework. It is sunny but it’s quite cold. My brother is in his bedroom with his friends. They’re playing their guitars so it’s very noisy. My sister is (2) __________ a trek in the forest with her classmates. I think trekking is so (3) __________. Last weekend, I went camping with my friends. We slept in a tent at the campsite. It (4) __________ a comfortable place to stay. It was very cold at night.

Guess what? This summer my family (5) __________Thailand. We’re going to stay in a hotel near the beach for a week. We’re going to go sightseeing (6) __________ motorcycle and take a lot of photos. I’m going to swim every day and we’re going to eat really nice food at local restaurants. It will be very relaxing. Have you got any holiday plans?

Write again soon.

Simon

1. A. so               B. but               C. because               D. then

2. A. going          B. going on      C. taking on              D. getting

3. A. tiring           B. tired              C. excited                 D. relaxed

4. A. weren’t       B. isn’t               C. wasn’t                  D. won’t be

5. A. visit             B. going to visit  C. visited                 D. are visiting

6. A. with            B. in                    C. by                       D. onto

V. Read the passage, choose the option (A, B, C or D) that best suits the blank. 

Hi Maddie,

How are things with you? I’m sitting in my bedroom and I’m bored. I can’t go out (1) __________ I’ve got a lot of homework. It is sunny but it’s quite cold. My brother is in his bedroom with his friends. They’re playing their guitars so it’s very noisy. My sister is (2) __________ a trek in the forest with her classmates. I think trekking is so (3) __________. Last weekend, I went camping with my friends. We slept in a tent at the campsite. It (4) __________ a comfortable place to stay. It was very cold at night.

Guess what? This summer my family (5) __________Thailand. We’re going to stay in a hotel near the beach for a week. We’re going to go sightseeing (6) __________ motorcycle and take a lot of photos. I’m going to swim every day and we’re going to eat really nice food at local restaurants. It will be very relaxing. Have you got any holiday plans?

Write again soon.

Simon

1. A. so               B. but               C. because               D. then

2. A. going          B. going on      C. taking on              D. getting

3. A. tiring           B. tired              C. excited                 D. relaxed

4. A. weren’t       B. isn’t               C. wasn’t                  D. won’t be

5. A. visit             B. going to visit  C. visited                 D. are visiting

1. I just took it _____ that he’d always be available.

A. into consideration B. easy C. into account D. for granted

2. I accidentally _____Mike when I was crossing a street downtown yesterday.

A. kept an eye on B. lost touch with C. paid attention to D. caught sight of

3. I was glad when he said that his car was ___________.

A. for my use B. for me use C. at my use D. at my disposal.

4. I really must go and lie down for a while; I’ve got a ________ headache.

A. cutting B. splitting C. ringing D. cracking

5. Stop _____ about the bush, John! Just tell me exactly what the problem is.

A. rushing B. hiding C. beating D. moving

6. I usually buy my clothes______. It’s cheaper than going to a dress- maker.

A. off the beg B. on the house C. in public D. on the shelf

7. My father _______when he found out that I’d damaged the car.

A. hit the roof B. saw pink elephants C. made my blood boil D. brought the house down.

8. If you want a flat in the centre of the city you have to pay through the ________ for it.

A. teeth B. back of your head C. nose D. arm

9. I caught the last bus by the skin of my ___.

A. mouth B. leg C. neck D. teeth

10. It was a joke! I was pulling your ________.

A. thumb B. hair C. toe D. leg

11. I always get _______ in my stomach before visiting the dentist.

A. worms B. butterflies C. crabs D. hedgehogs

12. Those smart phones are selling like_____. If you want one, you’d better buy one now before they’re all gone.

A. shooting stars B. fresh bread C. hot cakes D. wild oats

13. I haven’t had an accident yet but I’ve had a number of ______ shaves.

A. narrow B. near C. close D. tiny

14. My father refused to eat meat that had been fired. He had _______ in his bonnet about it causing cancer.

A. a bug B. a bee C. a bull D. an ant
15. I can’t stand Mr. Brian. He’s always blowing his own _______- telling everyone how good he is at everything.

A. balloon B. breath C. mind D. trumpet

16. The escaped prisoner fought ______ before he was finally overpowered.

A. head over heels B. tooth and nail C. heart and soul D. foot and mouth.

17. I didn’t suspect anything at first, but when I noticed her going through the office drawers I began to smell______.

A. a rat B. a pig C. a thief D. a culprit

18. Peter was born and brought up in Hastings and knows it like the _____.

A. nose on his face B. tip of the tongue C. back of his hand D. hair on his head

19. I was already fed up with the job, but when the boss walked into my office and told me he expected me to work overtime that was the ________. I quit.

A. final curtain B. last straw C. end of the line D. last waltz

20. He has a quick temper and easily _______ off the handle.

A. leaps B. goes C. runs D. flies

21. Before she left for Australia she promised her parents that she would drop them _______ at least once a month.

A. a note B. a word C. the news D. a line

22. I was all set to take the job in Tokyo, but at the last minute I _____ an ddecied to stay in Britain.

A. pulled my finger out B. got cold feet C. held my horses D. called it a day.

23. “What I’ve got to say to you now is strictly ___ and most certainly not for publication. “ said the government official to the reporter.

A. beside the point B. for the time being C. by the way D. off the record

24. I’ve never enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my ______.

A. piece of cake B. chip off the old block C. biscuit D. cup of tea

25. “What’s wrong with Tom today? He’s unusually quiet,” “He’s got something on his ______. I expect”.

A. brain B. mind C. thoughts D. brow

26. He was wearing very shabby, dirty clothes and looked very _______.

A. easy- going B. down to earth C. out of shape D. down at heel

27. Since he started his own business he has been making money hand over ________.

A. fist B. heel C. head D. palm

28. I can’t see us beating them at tennis this year- we’re so out of ______.

A. step B. practice C. fitness D. breath
29. I’m not surprised that Tom is ill. He’s beeen _____ for a long time. It was bound to affect his health sooner or later.

A. having his cake and eating it B. burning the candle at both ends C. playing with fire D. going to town

30. I just couldn’t remember her name even though it was on the ______ of my tongue.

A. edge B. tip C. top D. front

31. That’s exactly what I mean, Tom. You’ve _______!

A. put your foot in it B. killed two birds with one stone C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head

32. “I’m going for an interview for a job this afternoon.” “Good luck! I’ll keep my _____crossed for you”

A. legs B. fingers C. arms D. hands

33. “If only I hadn’t lent him that money!” “Well, you did, so it’s no good crying over ________ milk.

A. split B. wasted C. sour D. goat’s

34. The car swerved to avoid a cyclist and just missed hitting a passer- by by ______.

A. a slight edge B. a narrow escape C. a close thing D. a hair’s breath

35. Well, well, if it isn’t Kathy Lewis! You’re a sight for _______eyes!

A. old B. blue C. sore D. crocodile

36. You know times have been bad lately, Peter, but keep your _______up; things are bound to get better soon.

A. chin B. head C. socks D. mind

37. He may be shy now, but he’ll soon come out of his ______ when he meets the right girl.

A. shoe B. shell C. shed D. hole

38. I’am afraid you’ve caught me on the ______. I wasn’t expecting you until this afternoon.

A. stove B. grapevine C. spot D. hop

39. Nagging Susan to stop smoking has no effect on her. It’s like water off ________.

A. a windmill B. a duck’s back C. a dripping tap D. an umbrella

40. Have you seen the new boss? She’s the _____image of Marilyn Monroe.
A. live B. true C. spitting D. same

II. Read the letter and answer the questions

Dear Mira,

Thanks for your letter. Now I’ll tell you about my hobbies.

My favourite hobby is knitting. It is strange, isn’t it?. My mother taught me to knit two years ago. Now I can knit scarves and sweaters. It’s great when I can give them to my relatives and friends as gifts. Knitting is also imaginative because you can knit anything you can imagine of. Besides, it is quite cheap. You only need a pair of needles and some wool.

I’m sending you a scarf next month. I’m knitting it. I hope you’ll like it.

Best wishes,

Vy

What is Vy’s hobby?

B. READING

Read the article about Angel Falls. Then answer the questions.

Dear Mira,

Thanks for your letter. Now I’ll tell you about my hobbies.

My favourite hobby is knitting. It is strange, isn’t it?. My mother taught me to knit two years ago. Now I can knit scarves and sweaters. It’s great when I can give them to my relatives and friends as gifts. Knitting is also imaginative because you can knit anything you can imagine of. Besides, it is quite cheap. You only need a pair of needles and some wool.

I’m sending you a scarf next month. I’m knitting it. I hope you’ll like it.

Best wishes,

Vy

What is Vy’s hobby?