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. 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. .......................

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

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.

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. 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

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. .......................

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!

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.

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.

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

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. …….................

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. Helen hasn't been to Chicago since 1996.

last The ....................................... Chicago was in 1996.

2. This is the best story Anna has ever written.

good Anna has................................ story before.

3. Steve moved house three months ago.

since It ...........................Steve moved house.

4. The house was too expensive for us to rent.

enough The house................................. for us to rent.

5. The last time they went abroad was two years ago.

not They ............................................ two years

1. The family have already eaten all the birthday cake she has made yesterday. .....................

2. We can't finish fixing the bathroom as the shop has been run out of parts. .....................

3. Have you ever been using the washing machine lately because it’s not working properly now! .....................

4. He still hasn't already finished putting up the fence around the garden. .....................

5. He hasn't been in touch with us since he has left. ....................

1. You need to be…..........................while using the machine. CARE

2. We found the extra bedroom quite…..............when we had visitors. USE

3. They needed to put a …...................... covering over the swimming pool. PROTECT

4. Once they won the competition, they were able to buy a ……................ villa. LUXURY

5. Her dream came true when she was chosen as the…….............. of the year. DESIGN

1. A: The radiator isn't working. В: а. I can't say for certain.

b. I'll see what I can do.

2. A: Been waiting long? B: a. Ages.

b. Me, too.

3. A: Any news yet? B: a. Why not?

b. Nothing.

4. A: Need a hand? B: a. Sorry, no.

b. I'll manage.

5. A: Can you do something about this cracked window?

B: a. I'm a bit busy at the moment.

b. Why not?

1. Well, it's 7pm. I'd better hit the…… if I want to get home before it's dark.

A roof С road

В headlines D newspaper

2. She's a bit plump, but she buys clothes that…. her shape so she always looks good.

A flatter С enhance

В develop D correct

3. My sister loves watching TV, but I'm not really….. it: I prefer reading a book.

A up to В out of

С in D into

4. People who are fashion…… always wear very modern clothes.

A aware С conscious

В cultured D educated

5. I really like his paintings, but I admit that at first……the colours seem a bit bright.

A sight С look

В view D impression

6. Did you see the brightly coloured jacket and trousers that he was wearing at the party? It was a really eye- ….. outfit!

A catching С getting

В grabbing D holding

7. Jo hates mobiles, but Lorna is really addicted…… hers: she won't go anywhere without it!

A to В with

С at D on

8. She dyed her hair red because it's the latest….. .

A show В trend

С shoot D style

9. He used to like rock music when he was younger, but now he's gone….. it.

A out of С off

В away from D into

10. We're all very friendly in this company: everyone uses……names.

A business В first

С code D brand

11. Her son is a bit spoilt: he always wants to be the centre of…….. .

A focus В trend

С trend D attention

12. She's a real trend : she always wears something new and different.

A beginner С follower

В starter D setter

13. He likes nearly everything on TV, but his favourite programmes are chat…. .

A shows С series

В videos D broadcasts

14. Those shoes your handbag really well.

A look В suit

С fit D match

15. Famous actors are always in the public……. .

A light С eye

В service D interest

16. She tried windsurfing, but she didn't take …… it at all.

A over В to

С on D up

17. Films with very serious topics don’t usually appeal……young people.

A on В into

С to D at

18. When she told me she was going to live in Australia, I was taken……: I just couldn't believe it!

A back В aback

С behind D under

19. He's very interested in politics: when he buys a newspaper he turns immediately to the international……section.

A news В obituaries

С classified D society

20. He always wears very modern clothes because he wants to make a fashion…… .

A opinion С statement

В sentence D view

2. Fill in the missing word.

1. You should try to............................. fit.

2.Pop music is popular............................ most of today's teenagers.

3. The house was ...................................expensive that we just couldn't afford it.

4. She's a .............................................victim who always has to wear the most up-to-date clothes.

5. The film was terrible. It's the…..................film I've ever seen.

6. Paula had to work overtime in order to keep…….........................with her work.

7. It was ............................a lovely day that we decided to go to the beach.

8. Guess ............................... ! I won a camcorder in the competition.

9. The shop in the village has been closed for more …..................... a year.

10. He's tall for his age. Before long he'll be….................. tall as his father.

1. The price of air conditioning has almost doubled in the past few years.

twice Air conditioning costs almost........................…..it did a few years ago.

2. Programming a video recorder is more difficult than I thought.

easy Programming a video recorder is ……..................I thought.

3. She feels tired as it gets late.

the The later it gets, .................................................. feels.

4. She couldn't watch the film because it was too violent

. so The film .......................………..she couldn't watch it.

5. The instructions were so difficult that I failed to understand them.

such They were....................... I failed to understand them.

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

1. The..................................................... flag features a Maple leaf. CANADA

2. It was rather ................................. of you to take the last piece of cake. SELF

3. This car may be old and slow but it is very……........................ ECONOMIC

4. Fleming’s discovery of penicillin was…………............... ACCIDENT

5. The staff in the ……......................department are all very conscientious. EDITOR

1. The most people these days own at least one car. .........................

2. It is not hardly enough to read textbooks; you have to practise your English as well. .........................

3. I am far up to date with all the latest news from home. .........................

4. You won't necessarily lose the more weight by going on a crash diet. .........................

5. There's no need to be put yourself in such a difficult situation. .........................

1. A: These are the new trousers I was telling you about.

B: a. They really suit you!

b. What a good idea!

2. A: Tell you what, you could always wear your black dress.

B: a. Wow! You look fantastic!

b. You think so?

3. A: Why don't we stay in tonight?

B: a. That's fine by me.

b. Well, you can never tell.

4. A: I like the latest fashion for spring.

В: а. I hardly recognised you!

b. I can't stand it.

5. A: You'll never believe who I've just run into! Julia Roberts!

B: a. You're pulling my leg!

b. Not really.

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. 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. "Why are you talking so loudly in the library?" George asked.

why George asked them.................................... so loudly in the library.

2. "You broke the vase," Jenny said to Ann.

accused Jenny................................................. the vase.

3. "Don't answer the phone!" Fred said to me.

not Fred........................................ the phone.

4. "Lets go out!" Mary said

. suggested Mary …………….................out.

5. I don't think we need to rewrite this report.

point There's............................................... this report.

1. The boss told them to stop wasting of time drinking coffee. .............................

2. I could not avoid from being late for work ................................

3. You can't expect for a pay rise in your first year of employment. ......................

4. Could you try to working a little faster? ..............................

5. I would like doing this job because it is challenging. ....................

1. He would be better at his job if he took his time and wasn't so…................. PATIENT

2. I'm very disappointed with her; she seems to be……....................of keeping a job for more than a week. CAPABLE

3. This factory is over 100 years old and has been declared …................... by the authorities. SAFE

4. He said he had written the report himself, but actually John

helped him; that was a bit……................, I think. HONEST

5. I can't understand it; his behaviour is completely…… . LOGICAL

1. A: I got the job!

B: a. Congratulations!

b. I see what you mean.

2. A: Sorry I'm late. I missed the bus.

В: а. I really don't know what to do about it.

b. Do you really expect me to believe that?

3. A: Why is it that you never listen to what I say? B: a. Yes, I do!

b. I don't think you should.

4. A: You'd make a great tour guide! B: a. No, that's not for me.

b. I don't think you should.

5. A: Can you please lend me £10? В: a. I don't agree.

b. Sorry, I'm broke.