Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence.
1. They took a rest under a banyan tree before _____ into the village.
a. walk b. walking c. walked d. they walk
17. I am going to have my car washed _____ tomorrow evening.
a. on b. in c. by d. Æ
18. Peter wishes that he _____ part in the game, but he cannot because of his injured leg.
a. can take b. is taking c. wouldn’t take d. were taking
19. They _____ here since 2003.
a. worked b. were working c. have been working d. are working
20. I’ve been learning English _____ I was in grade 3.
a. before b. since c. until d. after
21. She doesn’t study hard, _____ she seldom gets good marks.
a. but b. for c. so d. so that
22. My uncle’s family have lived on the farm _____ ages.
a. at b. since c. up to d. for
23. Would you mind not _____ on the radio until I _____ with this phone call?
a. turning / have finished b. turn / finish
c. to turn / finished d. turning / will finish
24. They wish they _____ be able to win the match next week.
a. could b. would c. will d. can
25. She came _____ Sunday morning and stayed here _____ 8:00 and 10:30.
a. in / between b. on / at c. on / between d. in / from
A. Use the correct form of the word given to complete each sentence.
1. Children seem to have lost their __________ in reading. (enjoy)
2. Most of the __________ have lived here all their lives. (village)
3. She listens to classical music for __________. (relax)
4. I find this piece of music very __________. (rest)
He made a __________ of Roman coins and medals. (collect
A. Choose the word or phrase (a, b, c or d) that best fits the blank space in each sentence or substitutes for the underlined word or phrase.
1. _____ weekends, the three boys helped Mr. Parker with farm work.
a. From b. In c. Since d. On
2. My home village is about 30 kilometers _____ the north of the city.
a. in b. from c. to d. at
3. He is now living with his family _____ a farm.
a. in b. on c. at d. from
4. Many tourists visit the _____ of a historical hero on the mountain.
a. church b. mosque c. shrine d. temple
5. We had an _____ student from Spain staying with us last year.
a. exchange b. interchange c. university d. abroad
6. My brother is a university student, but he works _____ as a waiter in the evenings.
a. all the time b. full-time c. part-time d. sometime
7. OK. I’ll meet you at the main _____ to the Plaza at six o’clock.
a. arrival b. access c. highway d. entrance
8. Everyone felt tired and hungry, so they sat down and took a(n) _____.
a. relax b. enjoyment c. rest d. snack
9. When she _____ the top of the stairs, her heart was pounding.
a. went b. reached c. stepped d. traveled
10. We spent an enjoyable evening boating in the river.
a. pleasant b. boring c. comfortable d. free
Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.
1. The last time we went to a cinema was two years ago.
We haven’t
2. The journey to the village was very interesting to the boys.
The boys felt
3. He bought such a lot of books that he couldn’t read them all.
So
4. His parents made him study for the exams.
He
5. ‘You shouldn’t give up your job,’ Jane told Anne.
Jane advised
6. I wish I could speak English fluently.
It’s a
7. He hasn’t gone back to his village since 1989.
He last
8. I’m sorry I’m not able to go with you.
I wish
9. Spending the weekend in the countryside is very exciting.
It’s
10. Why don’t we go to the countryside?
I suggested
11. The film was so boring that I turned off the TV set and went to bed.
It was such
12. It is raining and I want it to stop.
I wish
13. He drank such a lot of coffee that he couldn’t get to sleep.
He drank so
14. They saved their money because they wanted to have a good summer holiday.
They saved their money so as
15. Everyone felt tired and hungry, so they sat down under the tree and had a snack.
Because
16. I’m sorry I don’t know her address.
I wish
17. The teacher is correcting their homework.
Their homework
18. You are too short to play volleyball for our team.
You aren’t
19. People speak English in Australia.
English
20. It is said that he is 99 years old.
He
Choose the correct answer. Only one answer is correct.
1. She was _____ tired that she couldn’t do anything at all.
a. such b. so c. very d. too
2. Can you tell me what happened _____ the end of the film?
a. in b. at c. on d. from
3. Ba has to walk to school, so he wishes he _____ a bicycle.
a. has b. had c. will have d. shall have
4. There were _____ flowers that I couldn’t decide what to buy.
a. so many b. so few c. so little d. so much
5. He has _____ money that he can’t afford to buy food.
a. so few b. so many c. so little d. so much
6. She doesn’t like Spanish _____ she has to study the language.
a. so b. though c. but d. when
7. My dear mother was made _____ her job in the end.
a. quit b. quitting c. to quit d. to quitting
8. What do people in your country do _____ Easter?
a. in b. on c. at d. upon
9. He has _____ interesting book that we all want to borrow it.
a. so b. such c. such a d. such an
10. This is a mountainous area so a large number of mountaineers come here _____ mountains in Spring.
a. climb b. to climb c. climbing d. being climbed
11. What do you actually want to exchange these bags _____?
a. for b. to c. on d. in
12. My house is just _____ here. I live in the nearby neighborhood.
a. near b. near to c. near by d. near from
13. He went camping _____ a sunny morning with his classmates.
a. for b. at c. in d. on
14. I met him _____ the entrance to the village just this morning.
a. on b. at c. in d. from
15. The children felt tired _____ they sat down and rested for lunch.
a. so b. so that c. because d. because of
16. Fiona didn’t come. I waited _____ nine o’clock and then went home.
a. until b. at c. on d. for
17. Will you come and see me _____ a week or two?
a. at b. in c. on d. by
18. Sarah missed a lot of lessons. She was ill _____ February to March.
a. in b. until c. between d. from
19. Can you wait _____ 9:00 a.m.? I’ll be able to speak to you then!
a. till b. in c. for d. during
20. He didn’t have much money, _____ he had to travel everywhere by bicycle.
a. but b. so c. because d. as
21. I went straight to bed, _____ I felt very tired.
a. so b. but c. that d. because
22. We got lost, _____ we asked a policeman for the way.
a. because b. so that c. so d. but
23. It was very late at night, _____ they went on working.
a. but b. so c. because d. so that
24. We couldn’t open the door _____ the lock was broken.
a. so that b. but c. because d. so
25. Tommy is very strong. I wish I _____ his energy.
a. have b. can have c. am having d. had
I. Rewrite the following sentences, using the structure “so...that” or “such...that”.
1. The downtown area is very crowded. It is difficult for you to get a taxi.
2. My sister is very young. She can’t go to the zoo alone.
3. The road is narrow. It is difficult for two cars to pass each other.
4. The children didn’t want to go to bed early because the TV programme was very interesting.
5. The streets are very crowded. Traffic jams usually happen.
6. The weather was lovely. We spent the whole day in the garden.
7. The sightseeing tour was wonderful. We all enjoyed it.
8. The spokesperson gave a long talk. Most of the audience felt sleepy.
9. The book is very interesting. We have read it many times.
10. The 22nd SEA Games were a great event. Many people watched them on TV.