GRAMMAR

Choose the word or phrase that best completes the conversation or sentence.
51. “Is that a new jacket?” 61. Please don’t tell me what happens in the end
“Yes. I got ...... new things on sale.” because I ...... the book yet.
a. a little a. haven’t been reading
b. a few b. don’t read
c. plenty c. am not reading
d. any d. haven’t read
52. The house was more expensive ...... we could afford. 62. “Do you think we should call the doctor?”
a. as “...... on how high her temperature is.”
b. from a. Depending on
c. than b. It depends
d. that c. It’s depend
53. We’re having the new computer ...... next week. d. But depends
a. delivered 63. Because he had grown up in India, Don ......
b. to delivering spicy Indian food.
c. deliver a. was used to
d. being delivered b. used to
54. Helen told us ...... to coffee and cake. c. is used to
a. for to help yourself d. has been used to
b. help yourself 64. Tickets to the opera ...... at the main
c. to help ourselves entrance to the theater or online.
d. help ourselves a. can be bought
55. Are those the people ...... car was stolen? b. can buy
a. that c. are able to buy
b. who’s d. bought
c. their 65. “I’m surprised the project isn’t ready yet.”
d. whose “So am I. It certainly should ...... by now.”
56. Rarely ...... so much rain during the summer. a. finish
a. were we have b. have to finish
b. we are having c. be finishing
c. have we had d. have been finished
d. we have 66. “Have you sent your application form?”
57. The teacher suggested ...... off the test. “Not yet. But I promise ...... it tomorrow morning.”
a. that we putting a. I send
b. us to put b. I’ll send
c. to put c. I’m sending
d. putting d. I’ll have sent
58. “Are you looking for the post office?” 67. “I’m not at all tired.”
“Yes. Can you please tell me how ...... ?” “...... . Let’s go to a movie.”
a. far it a. Neither I am
b. far is it b. So am I
c. far it is c. Neither am I
d. is it far d. Me either
59. “Did you enjoy the movie?” 68. “These bags are really heavy!”
“Yes. It was ...... that I think I might see it again.” “Here, ...... you take them inside.”
a. such a good movie a. I help
b. so good a movie b. Will I help
c. so good movie c. I’m helping
d. such good movie d. I’ll help
60. ...... the rain had stopped, we went to the beach. 69. This company is very ...... about who it employs.
a. By the time a. selective
b. As soon as b. selection
c. Until c. selected
d. While d. selectively
GRAMMAR
70. ...... training, athletes must learn to think positively 78. She attributed her success ...... hard work
in order to win. and luck.
a. In addition to a. with
b. As well b. for
c. Despite c. to
d. Although d. by
71. “When can we get together?” 79. If only he ...... more of an effort to meet people.
“I’m free this afternoon, so we can meet ...... it’s a. will make
convenient for you.” b. didn’t make
a. how c. would have made
b. whenever d. would make
c. which 80. The taxi ...... for you when you leave the concert.
d. whatever a. will have waited
72. Research shows that ...... number of traffic accidents b. is waiting
is caused by tiredness. c. will be waiting
a. a grown d. waits
b. the grown 81. Be sure ...... Tom about the meeting tomorrow.
c. a growing a. you tell
d. the growing
b. telling
73. “Will your dad give us his car?” c. you to tell
“No. I don’t think he’ll ...... it.” d. tell
a. let me driving 82. “Which dog did you buy?”
b. let me to drive “I bought ...... with the black tail.”
c. let to drive a. one
d. let me drive b. the one
74. Sally has always picked ...... languages very quickly. c. a dog
a. out d. one that
b. on 83. The principal would rather teachers ...... on the school
c. up grounds.
d. at a. not to smoke
75. You had ...... my computer. b. are not smoking
a. better not to touch c. not be smoking
b. better don’t touch d. didn’t smoke
c. better touch not 84. You’d better study hard ...... you get a good grade.
d. better not touch a. in order
76. The new computer program will enable ...... costs. b. so that
a. them to cut c. because
b. them cutting d. for to
c. to cut 85. ...... the water was icy cold, I went for a swim.
d. the cutting a. Despite
77. “Will Sam be in the office tomorrow?” b. Besides
“Sure, ...... he’s still sick.” c. Although
a. as long as d. Whereas
b. unless
c. provided
d. in case
VOCABULARY
Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the conversation or sentence.
86. We have a train to catch so we’d better get ...... . 95. You shouldn’t tell her anything in confidence
a. together because she can’t ...... a secret.
b. underway a. hold
c. lost b. keep
d. moving c. contain
87. Everyone who read it ...... Bruce White’s d. save
latest novel. 96. I prefer to deal ...... with the hotel manager.
a. elected a. directly
b. recommended b. completely
c. approved c. partially
d. advised d. fairly
88. I haven’t been in ...... with my classmates since 97. If you know anything about the accident, please ......
I graduated from high school. with the information.
a. line a. look up
b. conjunction b. come forward
c. contact c. go over
d. harmony d. check out
89. The winning photographs are on ...... at the 98. We do not ...... for repairs of items bought in
entrance to the building. our store.
a. access a. refund
b. arrival b. owe
c. board c. purchase
d. display d. charge
90. The graduating class is expected to ....... an 99. You look exhausted. It will ...... you good to take
example for the rest of the students. a vacation.
a. make a. make
b. set b. do
c. give c. be
d. follow d. have
91. Our new car came ...... with a radio and 100. I think that was an absolutely ...... performance.
CD player. a. adequate
a. equipped b. skilled
b. provided c. outstanding
c. arranged d. leading
d. prepared 101. In our school, all the teachers have to take a course
92. How much do you pay for ...... and board? in first ...... .
a. lodgings a. degree
b. shelter b. aid
c. accommodations c. base
d. room d. assistance
93. Public buildings should have easy ...... for 102. They say a new car rolls off the ...... line every
wheelchairs. half hour.
a. access a. production
b. entrance b. factory
c. approach c. manufacturing
d. opening d. industrial
94. After hours of traveling, we reached our final 103. Unfortunately, it looks like those noisy neighbors
...... tired and hungry. are here to ...... .
a. goal a. live
b. purpose b. be
c. destination c. stay
d. target d. help
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104. Now’s the time to ask her for a favor. She’s in 113. This is the ...... parking area for all hotel guests.
a really good ...... . a. designated
a. spirit b. appointed
b. mood c. directed
c. attitude d. nominated
d. feeling 114. Thanks for ...... me about the meeting tonight.
105. Which ...... should I use to fry the eggs? I had forgotten.
a. plate a. remembering
b. kettle b. reminding
c. bowl c. referring
d. pan d. replying
106. Sue is ...... and doesn’t like to be teased. 115. Does the company cover all your travel ...... when
a. sensitive you’re abroad?
b. sensible a. prices
c. senseless b. rates
d. sentimental c. amounts
d. expenses
107. If you want to visit, just call ...... to make sure
we’re home. 116. Bob was born in New York but he ...... up in San
a. prior Francisco.
b. advance a. raised
c. beforehand b. grew
d. previously c. brought
d. came
108. I don’t think he’s got enough ...... to appear on stage.
a. confidence 117. She always gets dressed at the ...... minute so she’s
b. extravagance usually late.
c. dependence a. latest
d. reliance b. final
c. end
109. The basketball championship was ...... via satellite
d. last
to over 100 countries around the world.
a. transferred 118. The Americans are the biggest ...... of fast food
b. translated products.
c. transmitted a. consumers
d. transported b. clients
c. shoppers
110. Not all parents are in ...... of student exchange
d. spenders
programs.
a. favor 119. We had ...... rainfall this winter so we didn’t have
b. approval to water the garden a lot.
c. permission a. typical
d. support b. middle
c. average
111. It doesn’t make any ...... what you say. I’m not
d. intermediate
going out tonight.
a. matter 120. Tomorrow’s meeting isn’t ...... for me. My parents
b. change are coming in from out of town.
c. effort a. consistent
d. difference b. convenient
c. cooperative
112. What do they charge for ...... to the museum?
d. compulsory
a. contribution
b. introduction
c. admission
d. excursion
READING – PART 1
This passage is about clothes that athletes wear. 121. In the first sentence, what does edge mean?
a. side
Athletes will do anything to give themselves that extra
b. victory
edge. They rely on everything from positive thinking to
c. advantage
fitness machines and physical training, with coaches
d. point
who push them to their limits. But soon there may be
another aid to athletes in their struggle for excellence –
122. How do the pads mentioned in paragraph 2 help?
the clothes they wear.
a. They pass information to the electronic
A group of scientists in the Netherlands has developed sensors.
unique sports clothing that may make all the difference b. They make the muscles work harder.
to athletes in training. These clothes have built-in c. They send a message directly to the athlete.
sensors that monitor the athlete’s muscles as he / she d. They measure the level of muscle activity.
works out. These sensors measure whether an athlete is
using his / her muscles to their best potential. A message 123. What is one advantage of smart clothes?
is then transmitted from the sensors to pads worn on the a. Their response is quick and aggressive.
body which vibrate. Already tried under laboratory b. They can give direct feedback to the coach.
conditions on rowers, the sensors measured speed and c. They sense things trainers cannot see.
body coordination. If the rower’s pace deviated from the d. They are sensitive to changes in the athlete’s
required level, pads worn at the ankles and waist mood.
vibrated at the correct pace, enabling the athlete to get
back on track. 124. According to the article, this new technology is ...
These smart clothes have definite advantages for the a. being used by rowing teams.
athlete in training. First of all, the finely tuned sensors b. currently available for all athletes.
can detect even the smallest changes in levels of muscle c. suitable for use in competitions.
activity that neither the trainer nor the athlete may be d. still being tested by its creators.
aware of. Moreover, the athlete’s response to the
physical feedback from the pads is fast – far faster than 125. What is the main idea of the text?
their response to the aggressive shouts of a coach a. Laboratory testing is essential in designing
standing on the sidelines. sports equipment.
b. Technology can help improve athletic
Currently, the clothes are only at the prototype stage. performance.
But in the competitive world of sports where every c. Athletes must be willing to try anything in
second counts, scientists are hopeful that this new order to win.
technology may provide a breakthrough in mastering all d. Sports equipment must have widespread
kinds of athletic skills, for example, from enhanced ball applications.
control in football to improving coordination or speed in
skating.