II. Use the correct form of the word given at the end of each sentence below. (5 points)
41. I don’t care if you had too much to drink. Your behaviour last night was ________. (DEFEND)
42. I have told you on __________ occasions not to leave the safe unlocked. (NUMBER)
43. I’m afraid that your report is full of __________. (ACCURATE)
44. There has been a lot of opposition to ___________ working practices. (MODERN)
45. Robbey is one of the best ___________ on football matches for local radio. (COMMENT)
III. Choose the underlined word or phrase in each sentence that needs correcting. (5 points)
46. Tom said that if he had to do another homework tonight, he would not be able to attend the concert. A B C D
47. Many bridges in England were covered with wooden roofs to protect it from snow. A B C D
48. The pollution of the sea can be the result of careless or dumping of waste. A B C D
49. The letter was sent by special delivery must be important. A B C D
50. Insufficent protein in the diet may cause a lack of energy, stunted growth, and lowering A B C D resistance to disease.
1. Peter: “I’m sorry. I broke the vase.” ~ Mary: “Oh, __________. It wasn’t very expensive.”
A. that’s all right B. great C. I can’t believe D. thank you
22. The doctors are examining the dog ___________ the child for rabies, which is a dangerous disease ___________ immediate treatment.
A. bitting_required B. bitten_required C. bitten_requiring D. bitting_requiring
23. Peter: “If you ask me, action movies are great.” ~ Margaret: “__________”
A. You can say that again. B. Never mind! C. That’s that. D. Sure, it’s my pleasure.
24. Daisy: “I had a really good weekend at my uncle’s.” ~ Tim: “__________.”
A. Oh, that’s very nice of you B. Congratulations C. It’s pleasure D. Oh, I’m glad to hear that
25. There are __________ as many houses in this area as there used to be.
A. double B. twice C. much D. a lot
26. Susan: “Do you want to watch this or the news?” Kate: “Oh, ___________ . It’s up to you.”
A. I agree B. I couldn’t agree more C. Don’t mention it D. I am easy
27. Only if you do what you tell others ___________ as they are told.
A. will they do B. they will do C. they won’t do D. won’t they
28. Jane: “ Do you have a minute, Dr Smith?” ~ Dr. Smith: “__________”
A. Well, I’m not sure when. B. Good, I hope so. C. Sure. What’s the problem? D. Sorry, I haven’t got it here.
29. I’d rather _______ to the party with my parents because there was nothing interesting there.
A. not be invited B. not have been invited C. hadn’t been invited D. haven’t been invited
30. The boy _______ long hair was talking to the woman who was __________ red.
A. with_in B. of_at C. in_with D. at_of
31. Analysts suggested the country ____________ its infrastructure to get foreign investment.
A. improve B. to improve C. improves D. improving
32. John wasn’t at school last week. He __________.
A. must have been ill B. must be ill C. must have ill D. must to be ill
33. For peace to exist in the region there needs to be a much improved _________ between all the parties concerned.
A. knowledge B. quiet C. understanding D. confidence
34. Since the 1990s, riding bicycles ________ in China.
A. becomes increasingly widespread B. become increasingly widely spread C. has become increasingly widespread D. has increased and become spread widely
35. ___________, black smoke was pouring out of the chimney.
A. Heavy B. Thick C. Full D. Unpleasant
36. He ___________ about his company’s collapse by his reckless spending.
A. thought B. brought C. written D. caused
37. I need some advice _________.
A. on which computer to buy B. which computer to buy C. about computer to buy D. about which computer to buy
38. National leaders from all over the world are expected to attend the ________ meeting.
A. peak B. summit C. top D. apex
39. Don’t _________ your tounge __________. It’s rude.
A. put_out B. cut_down C. put_up D. put_off
40. John never got bad marks, ___________?
A. did John B. didn’t John C. did he D. didn’t he