Give the correct form or tense of the verbs in brackets. 

It's difficult (make) her (change) her mind.

They (live) happily for over 20 years now. Since their marriage they (never have) an argument.

I (talk) to you about that matter as soon as the meeting (finish), OK?

Did you remember (send) your uncle a card when you (be) on holiday?

My father would rather I (study) medicine when I finish school, but I’d prefer (become) a teacher.

Now I (feel) as if I (sit) on fire. If it (not rain) so much, we (have) a better crop.

We (have) our house (repaint) next month.

When I (pass) by her house, I saw her (water) the flowers.

I (meet) Tom last Sunday when I (look) for some books in the city centre.

Fill each gap with a suitable preposition. (10 pts)

Ronald is very good ___ speaking ___ public.
The train arrived ___ the station ___ exactly 6pm.
She enjoys looking ___ the sky ___ hot summer nights.
They often quarrel ___ each other ___ little things.
I’ll have to complain ___ the manager ___ the bad service here.
John is very ashamed ___ his attitude ___ his neighbours.
___ average, she spends $20 ___ books and records a month.
___ time ___ time they eat at a Chinese restaurant.
Many species of birds leave their nests ___ dawn and come back ___ dusk.
___ the early morning, the temperature on the mountain may fall ___ zero.

: Choose the correct sentence which has the same meaning as the given one by circling the letter A, B, C, or D

36. The man guided Elvis Presley’s career. His name was Tom Parker

A- It was Tom Parker who was guided by Elvis Presley’s career

B- It was Tom Parker who guided Elvis Presley’s career

C- It was Elvis Presley whom guided Tom Parker’s career

D- It was the career that Tom Parker guided by Elvis Presley

37. Most of the world’s coffee comes from Brazil.

A- Brazil is the place where most of the world’s coffee comes from.

B- Brazil is the place where has most of the world’s coffee.

C- Brazil is the place from that most of the world’s coffee comes.

D- Brazil is the place which most of the world’s coffee comes from.

38. You must finish your homework before class

A- You homework must finish before class

B- Before class must be your homework finished

C- Class is the place your homework must be finished

D- Your homework must be finished before class

39. Getting a good job doesn’t interest him

A- He isn’t good at getting an interesting job

B- He is only interested in getting a good job

C- He isn’t interested in getting a good job.

D- Even a good job isn’t suitable to him

40. I have never seen such a beautiful picture before

A- This is the most beautiful picture I saw

B- I have ever seen the most beautiful picture

C- I have never seen a more beautiful picture than this

D- This he more beautiful picture I’ve ever seen.

. Put each verb in brackets into a suitable passive tense. (4p)

It is the first time that the football association Cup Final (1. show) on television.

At the moment the game (2. watch) in half the homes in the countries.

He (3. see) to come here two days ago.

A tall building (4. build) here in the future.

. Put in suitable prepositions

: a) The house is (1) fire. Call (2) help!

b) We walk (3) our leg.

c) Jane is a beautiful girl (4) dark hair.

d) (5) night, we can see millions (6) stars (7) our heads.

e) The tractors are very useful (8) farmers because they can take (9) the work of many people.

f) I prefer living in the city (10) living in the country. 

I’m what is known as a driver. I‘m learning to (1) a car. So far, I’ve learnt how to (2) the (3) of my car and I know how to (4) I can even (5) quite a long distances. Twice a week, my instructor sits in the (6) beside me and (7) me a lesson. First, we look at the (8) and decide on the best (9) then we go for a (10) round the town. My instructor gives me advice like “Don’t (11)”, or “Stop before you get to the next (12)” or “We can’t go down there. The road is (13)” or “You can’t turn right. It says (14)”, or “Always stop to allow pedestrians to (15) at the zebra”. Sometimes we stop at a (16) and my instructor says, “You must never fill up when your engine is (17); our engine must be (18) before you put any (19) in the car.” There are two things I hate about driving. One is looking for a (20) and the other is being held up in a queue of traffic.

1. a) conduct b) lead c) drive d) guide 

2. a) start b) begin c) finish d) end

3. a) engine b) machine c) machinery d) engineer

4. a) turn it off b) close it c) shut it d) end it up 

5. a) steer b) pilot c) guide d) drive 

6. a) seat b) chair c) space d) room

7. a) makes b) does c) gives d) takes 

8. a) chart b) map c) cart d) guide 1

9. a) road b) route c) way d) direction

10. a) drive b) walk c) ride d) stroll 

11. a) run b) go too fast c) chase d) hurry

12. a) corner b) angle c) curve d) round

13. a) shut b) prevented c) closed d) barred 

14. a) No entry b) No entrance c) No existence d) No exit

15. a) pass b) cross c) come d) enter 

16. a) garage b) service station c) filling station d) parking

17. a) on b) open c) alight d) off

18. a) off b) out c) closed d) shut

19. a) essence b) petrol c) benzene d) oil 

20. a) parking b) parking space c) parking lots d) garage