🔙 Quay lại trang tải sách pdf ebook Câu hỏi trắc nghiệm chuyên đề câu ghép hợp nghĩa tiếng anh Ebooks Nhóm Zalo Part 1 RESPONSES For each given answer or statement, choose the most appropriate response. 1 1. ―We didn‘t think it was important enough to bother you with.‖ A. Why were you late for work again this morning? B. Why didn‘t anyone tell me about the E-mail from Mr. Smith? C. Have you made sure the anti-virus programs are up to date? D. How do you like your new job? 2. ―I don‘t think so. The last time, he was thoroughly unpleasant.‖ A. Why aren‘t Mary and David coming tonight? B. Did you have a good time with Albert last night? C. Why didn‘t Sam come to the party? D. Are you inviting Fred to your party? 3. ―It depends on how many features you want and what you can afford.‖ A. Do you know how often I need to get my old car serviced? B. Do you know anyone who can repair my CD player? C. How much do digital cameras cost? D. Do you think it is dangerous to use a microwave oven? 4. ―No, I don‘t. I think his stuff is great.‖ A. Don‘t you wish that Keith‘s artwork was less commonplace and unoriginal? B. Are you going to buy any of Phil‘s paintings? C. I like Richard‘s new CD, don‘t you? D. Do you ever go to the musical evenings that Sidney arranges at his flat? 5. ―You have to show that you are proficient in English, but otherwise I am not sure.‖ A. Do you think I should do my master‘s degree in England or here? B. What are the requirements for doing an advanced degree in England? C. Where should I go in England to study advanced English? D. Do you know why I was expelled from Cambridge University? 6. ―He didn‘t tell me, but I‘m sure he must have had a good reason.‖ 1 A. Do you know why Harry dropped out of university? B. Why do you think your aunt left her husband? C. What do you think Steve sees in Judy? D. Didn‘t Ed come to your birthday party? 7. ―Not every night, but we like to sometimes.‖ A. Do you ever watch TV? B. Have you ever been to a big football match? C. You go abroad for your holidays sometimes, don‘t you? D. When did you last go to the cinema? 8. ―Probably history, but I‘ve considered social sciences as well.‖ A. What subject did Phil get his degree in? B. What is the most popular subject at your university? C. How did you do on your history exam? D. What do you want to study at university? 9. ―Yes, I took it to the dry cleaner‘s yesterday evening.‖ A. Have you seen my socks anywhere? B. Can you see my suit anywhere? C. Will you look at how filthy my overcoat is? D. Have you got any idea where my black jacket is? 10. ―No, it‘ll be impossible for me to be ready by then.‖ A. Do you know what time the first show is supposed to be? B. Shall we go to the afternoon show, as it‘s much cheaper then? C. Haven‘t you managed to finish your project yet? D. Your parents are planning to take us out to dinner tonight, aren‘t they? 11. ―No, everything‘s gone just fine so far.‖ A. Will you be able to finish the project on time? B. Have you had any time to look around for a new apartment yet? C. I wonder if he got ill last night from all the alcohol he drank. D. Have you had any problems with your new apartment? 12. ―Why not? After all, she seems to like me.‖ A. I guess you‘re planning to ask Susan out sometime, aren‘t you? 2 B. The new secretary seems very nice, doesn‘t she? C. Why aren‘t you and Janice speaking to each other? D. I heard that Sarah didn‘t turn up for your date. Is that true? 13. ―Yes, they‘re vacationing in the Caribbean.‖ A. I didn‘t see Anna and Andy at the conference, did you? B. Where on earth have John and Paul gone? C. Have you got any idea about who Phil and Jeff are? D. Have you heard from Sarah and Tim lately? 14. ―There‘s a good one on 42nd Street.‖ A. Where is that clothes shop you were telling me about. B. Do you know where I can find a Chinese restaurant? C. Where can 1 report that my car has been stolen? D. Have any packages been delivered yet? 15. ―So did I. Where should we go next year?‖ A. I thought that two-week tour to Egypt was fantastic. B. I think we should plan a trip together. C. I didn‘t enjoy last summer‘s vacation in Bodrum at all. D. I got so ill on my last trip that it put me off travelling for good. 16. ―I don‘t know. Last week, I think.‖ A. Who was that girl that I saw you sitting with? B. When was the deadline for filing a tax return? C. Did you vote in the last election? D. When will tickets for the big concert go on sale? 17. ―It must be wherever you left it.‖ A. Have you seen the scissors anywhere? B. Can you tell me where the bus station is? C. Do you have any idea where my diary is? D. Where will you be on Wednesday afternoon? 18. ―No, thanks. I‘ve had too many already.‖ A. Do you want a ticket to Saturday‘s match? B. Isn‘t it time you paid a visit to your mother? 3 C. Would you like some more cake? D. How about another cup of tea? 19. ―Well, when we went there last year, we had a great time.‖ A. Is your travel agent any good? B. What do you think of the Malaysian election results? C. Can I borrow your brochure on Morocco? D. Would you recommend a trip to the Canary Islands? 20. ―Not at all; she has more time to pursue her interests now.‖ A. Has your sister got any interesting hobbies? B. Is your mother enjoying her leisure time now, after working for so many years? C. Doesn‘t your mother get bored now that she‘s retired? D. How does your aunt like her new job? 21. ―Yes, there‘s one left on the one that leaves in two hours.‖ A. Will you hold that reservation for me? B. Why are you in such a rush to leave the country? C. Are there any seats on the next flight to Paris? D. Are you going to London for a holiday or on business? 22. ―Yes, but sometimes it is difficult because he is so secretive.‖ A. Do you approve of your son‘s present intentions? B. You should monitor your son‘s activities, shouldn‘t you? C. Does your son play any after-school sports? D. What kind of activities is your son involved in? 23. ―No, of course not. Get some rest and I will see you tomorrow.‖ A. Would you mind if I went home? 1 am feeling really nauseous. B. Did you buy me any sleeping pills on your way home? C. May I take a nap before we leave for the concert tonight? D. Would you mind turning down the volume? It‘s far too loud for this time of night. 24. ―Lauren will be picking me up in the morning at the corner.‖ A. Are you going to the company reception with anyone? B. Will you be leaving early for the party? C. Who is going to drive you there tomorrow? 4 D. Have you arranged for Lauren to accompany you to the party? 25. ―Usually just once a year − unless there is a specific problem.‖ A. When did your doctor say he would see you again? B. Have you made an appointment with your doctor? C. How can you afford to pay for the doctor to visit you? D. How often do you normally go to see the doctor? 2 1. ―Of course I will, and I hope it isn‘t anything serious.‖ A. I‘m not feeling very well. Will you please tell my students that the class is cancelled today? B. Why are the students making so much noise? Don‘t they know that I‘ve got a terrible headache? C. Would you mind if I cancelled my class today and went home? I feel terrible. D. I don‘t think I‘ll be able to continue teaching. Do you know if the headmaster is in his room? 2. ―No, but I‘m sure if you ask a taxi driver, he‘ll be able to tell you.‖ A. Have you ever been to the cast side of the city? B. Do you think you could give us a ride to the airport? C. Do you have enough money for the taxi fare? D. Do you know the quickest route to the airport? 3. ―Yes, please, it‘s delicious! I hope you‘ll share the recipe with me.‖ A. Can I try a sip of the wine you are drinking? B. Would you like another helping of dessert? C. I‘m going to have a glass of wine later. How about you? D. Which would you prefer, the chocolate cake or the raspberry tart? 4. ―It‘s only a five-minute walk, but it‘s pleasant since the path goes through a park.‖ A. Do I have to take a taxi to get to your house from the bus stop? B. Do you commute to work by bus or by car? C. Will you please explain to the driver how to get to your house? D. How far is it from your house to the main road? 5. ―It can‘t be any fewer than 100.‖ A. How old do you think someone has to be to get into an old people‘s home? 5 B. How long have you been working on your thesis? C. How many pages do you have to write for your thesis? D. Have you decided what the topic of your thesis will be? 6. ―That sounds like a wonderful idea! It‘s a beautiful day outside.‖ A. Why don‘t we take a break and go for a walk? B. Is there something you have planned to do after work? C. You regularly jog in that park in the mornings, don‘t you? D. You‘re not going to work with that cold, are you? 7. ―Yes, I stopped off at the bank on my way home from work.‖ A. Did you receive your pay cheque yesterday, or will they give it today? B. Have you forgotten to check your bank balance again? C. Don‘t forget to pay the cleaning lady this week, will you? D. Did you deposit that money I gave you yesterday? 8. ―Sure, how much do you need?‖ A. Have you asked your boss for a pay rise yet? B. Do you think we have enough money to do some shopping after work? C. Can I borrow some money from you until I get paid next week? D. I am going to visit my parents this weekend. Is that okay with you? 9. ―Thanks! I will let you know on Friday if we need you.‖ A. It seems that you‘ll need some assistance preparing for your party on Saturday, won‘t you? B. Isn‘t it a little late to be asking for help? C. You wouldn‘t mind if I went out of town this weekend, would you? D. Should you want any help moving this weekend, don‘t hesitate to ask, okay? 10. ―Yes, of course. Please help yourself.‖ A. Do you have any idea where the waiter is? B. May I have some of your French fries? C. Don‘t forget to buy some milk, will you? D. Can you tell your boss that Ms. Jones is here? 11. ―Is it, really? It doesn‘t feel like it to me.‖ A. Why are you wearing a sweater? It‘s such a warm day. 6 B. I feel like swimming this weekend. Shall we go to the beach? C. Did you happen to see my diary? It isn‘t in its usual place. D. Don‘t put on those jeans today, will you? They look very dirty. 12. ―Sorry, he‘s out of town until next week.‖ A. Do you know why Mr. Landry hasn‘t come back from lunch yet? B. Whom do I need to see regarding this issue? C. Don‘t you think he should take less time off? D. Can I make an appointment with Dr. Larson for this afternoon? B. ―Yes, we get together for dinner once a month.‖ A. Do you keep in touch with your friends from university? B. How do you manage to keep in close contact with your old friends? C. You don‘t seem very keen to go to this family reunion, do you? D. Is your monthly meeting this weekend or next? 14. ―Aren‘t they the ones on the kitchen counter?‖ A. There aren‘t any cookies left, are there? B. Have you seen my glasses anywhere? C. Where did you put my glass of water? D. Are these my keys here on the table or yours? 15. ―No, I don‘t have to work tomorrow, so I can sleep in.‖ A. Isn‘t it a little late to be going out to meet your friends? B. Where do you usually go on Friday nights after work? C. Let‘s go out for a drink on Saturday, shall we? D. Do you get to go out with your friends very often? 16. ―Yes, but there‘s nothing special on.‖ A. I think you‘re going to the big match tonight, aren‘t you? B. Have you checked the TV section in the paper? C. When you last went to the cinema, was the film any good? D. What‘s the latest news on the big political scandal? 17. ―No, but why don‘t you go back and ask them whether they found it or not?‖ A. Did you notice if I left my bag in the restaurant last night? B. If you find my bag, will you give me a ring? 7 C. What might have happened to my new jacket? D. You haven‘t seen my jeans anywhere, have you? 18. ―Yes, thanks. I think I‘ll manage to make it to work today.‖ A. You‘re feeling pretty bad today, aren‘t you? B. Have you heard about the flu epidemic that is going around? C. What did the doctor say? D. Are you feeling better this morning? 19. ―Yes, in fact, I just got an e-mail from him today.‖ A. Have you heard from your uncle recently? B. Did you hear from your mother? C. When were you last in contact with your father? D. Why haven‘t you been writing to your brother? 20. ―No, it isn‘t on for another half an hour.‖ A. Has the game show started yet? B. When will you put the kettle on? C. Are you finished with your dinner yet? D. Have you turned the radio on? 21. ―Yes — I need a small one, though.‖ A. Do you need any help with the ironing? B. Are you going to buy a new carpet for the hall? C. Have you invited all of your classmates to the party? D. Have you ever eaten tagliatelle with Bolognaise sauce? 22. ―Its strange smell put me off.‖ A. Aren‘t you going to water your flowers today? B. Why didn‘t you drink your orange juice? C. Have you seen my pet spiders? D. What made you become so angry? 23. ―It might have been on the balcony.‖ A. Do you know where the cat is? B. Were my sunglasses left outside? C. Where did you see my digital camera? 8 D. Have you found my laptop yet? 24. ―It doesn‘t matter; any time‘s alright for me,‖ A. Do we need to do any shopping today? B. Why haven‘t you been going to school lately? C. Have you got anything planned for today? D. When would you like to go shopping? 25. ―I saw him in his office just a few minutes ago.‖ A. Can I make an appointment to see Professor Richmond sometime? B. I‘ve been looking everywhere for you - where on earth have you been? C. You don‘t know where Professor Richmond is, do you? D. You‘re coming from Professor Richmond‘s office, aren‘t you? 3 1. ―Yes, sorry, but we just couldn‘t wait.‖ A. Why didn‘t you wait for me? B. You don‘t mind if I‘m a little late for dinner, do you? C. You haven‘t eaten already, have you? D. Will you wait for me if I happen to be late? 2. ―Yes, he‘s absolutely amazing, isn‘t he?‖ A. Have you seen that new film yet? B. Did you know that Alex can speak seven languages? C. Do you know about the two Ukrainian brothers contending for the heavy-weight championship? D. Why was Roy Keane sent off in yesterday‘s match? 3. ―Not really, but it is the next best thing.‖ A. In your opinion, was Laurence Olivier the best actor of his generation? B. Do you find learning a language with cassettes is as effective as living in the country' where it is spoken? C. A new Italian restaurant has just opened down the street. Do you want to go and try' it? D. Now that you have been divorced twice, do you really think that you should get married again? 4. ―Because the only way to make sure things are done right is to do them yourself.‖ 9 A. Isn‘t it about time that you cleaned up your room? B. Why are you walking? Is there something wrong with your car? C. Why are you painting your apartment yourself instead of hiring a painter? D. I left you lots of messages. Why didn‘t you call me back? 5. ―Yes, there is. It‘s on page 3.‖ A. There isn‘t anything in the paper about yesterday‘s murder, is there? B. Did you find anything in Newsweek about the slowdown in the US economy? C. There wasn‘t anything on the morning news about the new law being debated in parliament, was there? D. There is nothing interesting in today‘s paper. You haven‘t read it, have you? 6. ―Definitely Phil. He hardly has to work at all.‖ A. He‘s been looking for a job for months. Hasn‘t he had any luck? B. Who‘s got the best job of all the people we know? C. Whose flat would be best for the party? D. Who‘s the best boss you have ever worked for? 7. ―I had to go to Leeds for a project I‘m working on.‖ A. How was the weather in Leeds this weekend? B. You‘ve been busy these days, haven‘t you? C. Isn‘t your project going as well as you‘d hoped? D. Why weren‘t you at the pub on Wednesday night? 8. ―You could go by taxi, but it might be quite expensive.‖ A. You couldn‘t possibly have got there so quickly, could you? B. Can you tell me the quickest way to get to the university? C. I wonder which of the bus companies offers the best price to Atlanta. D. Is six people too many to fit inside one taxi? 9. ―I‘m sure it‘s around here somewhere.‖ A. Where did you put the guarantee for the stereo system? B. Did you have any difficulty finding their house? C. Have you got a pair of tweezers I could use? D. You can‘t have lost your scissors in such a small office, can you? 10. ―No, thanks. I always find the violence in his films really depressing.‖ 10 A. How about going out to see a horror film tonight? B. Would you rather see a comedy, or something more serious? C. Do you want to go and see the new Quentin Tarantino film? D. Don‘t you think independent films are much better than those made in Hollywood? 11. ―Oh no, I forgot to turn it off.‖ A. Isn‘t that your mobile phone ringing? B. Did you leave the heating on as I told you to? C. What‘s wrong with your bicycle? D. Can you put some music on? 12. ―Unfortunately, yes. I just can‘t seem to get rid of it.‖ A. Have you still got a cold? B. Did you go to the doctor for your cold? C. What‘s wrong? You don‘t look very well. D. You were off sick yesterday, weren‘t you? 13. ―Customs officers sometimes inspect suspicious-looking parcels.‖ A. Have you seen the package my mother sent me? B. Can you take this parcel to the post office for me? C. Why has this package from my mother been opened? D. What‘s in the package your mother sent? 14. ―I don‘t think so. She doesn‘t like parties.‖ A. Why didn‘t you invite Janet? B. Wouldn‘t Janet hate this party? C. Is Janet here tonight? D. Have you seen Janet lately? 15. ―I thought you were going to do it.‖ A. Why didn‘t you buy milk and eggs on the way home? B. Which of the options looked best to you at the time? C. Which country have you decided to visit for your holiday? D. Could you have finished your report by working overtime? 16. ―I‘m sure he‘ll be offended if we don‘t.‖ A. Steve‘s sure to come if we invite him, isn‘t he? 11 B. Do you think we ought to invite Andrew to the party? C. You haven‘t forgotten to get a birthday present for William, have you? D. Why don‘t we fire Ed and hire someone more honest? 17. ―It depends on how often we can afford it.‖ A. What kind of hotels do you stay in when you travel? B. Do you think I should get my car serviced? C. How many times a year do you go on holiday? D. Have you been to any good movies recently? 18. ―How about Japanese? We haven‘t had that for a while.‖ A. What do you think is the most difficult language in the world to learn? B. Which people do you think work the hardest in the world? C. What kind of food would you like to eat tonight? D. Don‘t you think that Japanese customs are a bit strange? 19. ―Have you tried looking in the index?‖ A. I can‘t find any reference to Graham Greene in the chapter you mentioned. B. Do you know Graham Greene‘s novel The Quiet American? C. I don‘t know why you find it, since it‘s right here on the fourth page. D. Have you read many of Graham Greene‘s novels? 20. ―I‘m not sure; he‘s a nice boy, though.‖ A. You‘re not planning to ask Will out, are you? B. Is his name Tom, or is it Tim? C. What should I get John for his birthday? D. Jeff‘s an absolutely terrible person, don‘t you think? 21. ―Only if you‘ll actually do it as well.‖ A. What are you planning to do tonight? B. Well, shall we go bungee jumping this weekend? C. Will you come to the party with me this weekend? D. Do you know when the American Civil began? 22. ―Whenever you‘re ready.‖ A. You‘re not thinking of wearing that dress, are you? B. Have we got time to eat before we set off? 12 C. What time do you want to leave? D. Do you think we‘ll make it there on time? 23. ―I had never been so astounded in my life.‖ A. What did you think of your surprise party? B. Have you ever thought of taking a proper computer course? C. Why did you stop studying French? D. Whose idea was Donald‘s surprise party? 24. ―Definitely; otherwise, they won‘t have any idea how to get into town.‖ A. Your parents have been here before, haven‘t they? B. Are they going to leave early because of the traffic? C. Did your guests need any help in finding their way to the airport? D. Do you think someone should meet your grandparents at the airport? 25. ―A couple of times a week, if I‘m lucky.‖ A. When can we go to the concert? B. When will you be able to tell me my final mark? C. How often do you get together with your friends? D. Will you be coming to see me this week? 4 1. ―I‘m not sure; Florence probably.‖ A. Whose photographs are going to win the prize? B. Which city is known as the most beautiful in Italy? C. Can you help me decide what subject I should study at university? D. In what year were the states of Italy finally united? 2. ―Well, yes, but I never thought she‘d actually take my advice.‖ A. Don‘t you think Ann should lose a little weight? B. Why don‘t we take her out to see a movie tonight? C. It‘s almost ten years now that Joan‘s been married, isn‘t it? D. Are you the one who told Melissa she ought to get a divorce? 3. ―I think they‘re probably in the filing cabinet.‖ A. These desks are far too messy, don‘t you think? B. Have you seen the documents on the Terwilliger case? 13 C. So, where did Mike and Rey finally move to? D. Didn‘t you put those papers in the filing cabinet? 4. ―I can‘t be sure, but it might be her new boyfriend.‖ A. Why doesn‘t Rachel break up with him? B. Who on earth is that guy Erica‘s talking to? C. Isn‘t Leona‘s new boyfriend here tonight? D. It‘ll look bad if Erin doesn‘t show up, won‘t it? 5. ―It says here that the next one‘s supposed to start at half past nine.‖ A. When is your train scheduled to arrive? B. Do so many planes always fly over this spot? C. I wonder what time they‘ll be showing the film. D. How many people will be coming along with us? 6. ―I‘m afraid not. Let‘s ask Sheila.‖ A. I can‘t find the answer to this question. Can you? B. Wasn‘t that Sheila that you were talking to over there? C. Did you talk to her in person or on the phone? D. You thought she wouldn‘t agree to help us, didn‘t you? 7. ―You‘ll probably have more of a chance.‖ A. It‘s lucky we found some fuel for the heater, isn‘t it? B. Why are you going on a diet anyway? C. It was a bit of a gamble taking that route, wasn‘t it? D. But they won‘t give me the job just because of my suit, will they? 8. ―As much as anyone else does.‖ A. Do you enjoy working here? B. What time do you have on your watch? C. When are you going to the cinema? D. How much do you think that designer coat is? 9. ―You must be insane if you think I‘m touching that.‖ A. Shall I prepare the sandwiches for our picnic tomorrow? B. Don‘t you think you owe me an explanation? C. Will you try some of this cake, which I baked myself? 14 D. Are you sure this is a serious film? It doesn‘t look like it to me. 10. ―I don‘t think so, as this one hasn‘t done anything wrong.‖ A. What do you think is the best way to choose a new doctor? B. So, should we find ourselves a new doctor? C. Our last doctor wasn‘t so bad, was she? D. Aren‘t there any good doctors a bit closer to home? 11. ―Why? I‘m quite happy in my current one.‖ A. Will you start working right after you finish school? B. Isn‘t it time you went out and got yourself a better job? C. How many times have I told you not to wear those trousers? D. Let‘s change into some old clothes before we start working in the garden, shall we? 12. ―Well, whichever of them you like best, you can have.‖ A. I can‘t seem to decide between the checked shirt and the plain one. B. Was it Derek that Jill was dating, or was it Jack? C. Did you actually say that Brussels sprouts were your favourite vegetable? D. Both the movies we saw tonight were good, weren‘t they? 13. ―The pair that we keep in the study room ought to do the job.‖ A. Which tailor do you think I should go to to get these pants taken in? B. I wonder which scissors would be best for cutting cardboard. Do you know? C. My glasses are getting awfully dirty, aren‘t they? D. Would you prefer to have a son first, or a daughter? 14. ―I would have if anyone had told me I was supposed to.‖ A. Do you know where that new Ethiopian restaurant is supposed to be? B. You aren‘t a vegetarian, are you? C. Why didn‘t you bring something to eat or drink? D. Did you really want to leave so early? 15. ―Since we don‘t know what their tastes are, it‘s probably safest to take some flowers.‖ A. Have you ever met the Macintyres before? B. Do you know what we ought to take as a gift for the Macintyres? C. What shall we give Rhonda for her birthday? D. What‘s their favourite kind of flower? 15 16. ―Actually, he‘s very dependable: one or two a year at most.‖ A. Does Professor Richmond miss many classes? D. How many classes did you miss last semester? C. Was it last Monday that your teacher failed to turn up for class? D. Why wasn‘t Dan in class yesterday? 17. ―Betty, for sure. She‘s got a great sense of rhythm.‖ A. Do you know of any good accountants? B. Who is the best dancer you know? C. Why can‘t I find someone who can teach me to play the guitar? D. Whose arguments were the most logical? 18. ―Why not? The worst she can do is say ‗no‘.‖ A. Do you think Meagan likes me? B. Can you introduce me to Monica? C. Will Michelle be at the party tonight? D. Should I ask Lilian to go out with me? 19. ―Opinions differ, but quite a lot of people would say James Joyce‘s.‖ A. Who is your favourite 20th-century author? B. Why did the English novel undergo such a revolution in the 20th century'? C. If you were asked to pick the greatest 20th-century author, who would you choose? D. Whose novels had the greatest effect on 20th-century English literature? 20. ―Not now, but I should be free a little later.‖ A. Can you help me with my English homework? B. How often do you visit your mother? C. Have you ever been to Diyarbakir? D. How about going out to a café tomorrow night? 21. ―Yes, I think you‘d better do that right away.‖ A. I‘ve lost my timetable. Have I got a class tomorrow morning? B. Should I write a thank-you note to Terry for my birthday present? C. Can I watch TV before I do my homework? D. Have you finished your homework yet? 22. ―Well, I guess they just don‘t interest me.‖ 16 A. Would it be faster going there by tram or by bus? B. Don‘t you think that history is one of the most interesting subjects to study? C. Why don‘t you study something more practical like business, or engineering? D. Maire seems to like you, so why don‘t you ask her out? 23. ―I don‘t know, as I‘ve never read anything by her.‖ A. What kind of books do you like to read in your free time? B. Did you see the interview with Doris Lessing on the BBC? C. Do you think Hilary Clinton will ever be President of the United States? D. Don‘t you just love Margaret Atwood‘s books? 24. ―Well, I was there last year and didn‘t have any problems.‖ A. Have you ever been to a baseball game? B. Which country do you prefer: England or France? C. Do you think it‘s safe for a tourist to visit Leeds? D. Is it actually dangerous to go to a football match? 25. ―I‘ve been wanting to go, but just haven‘t had the time.‖ A. Have you seen the exhibition at the Royal Academy? B. Have you finished your project yet? Why don‘t you just talk less and act more? C. Don‘t you think that the security precautions are overdone? D. Which travel agency did you book your holiday through? 5 1. ―There‘s one on the wall, just above my desk.‖ A. My watch‘s broken. Do you know what time it is? B. I don‘t know what day the 18th is. Have you got a calendar? C. Could you introduce me to a few of your wealthy friends? D. Have you got a date for Saturday night? 2. ―I sure have, but I‘m really far too attached to my mother‘s cooking.‖ A. Would you ever have considered getting a master‘s degree? B. Have you seen any of our old friends recently? C. Are there any of the films in the Star Wars series that you haven‘t seen? D. Have you ever thought of getting an apartment of your own? 3. ―Of course! I‘ve seen everything she‘s ever been in.‖ 17 A. The Williams sisters are great tennis players, aren‘t they? B. Meryl Streep has won more than one Academy Award, right? C. Have you seen Kate Winslet‘s new film? D. Nicole Kidman‘s got a new film out, hasn‘t she? 4. ―I just thought I‘d paint the living room while you were out.‖ A. Do you think we can afford to redecorate the house? B. Which colour do you suggest for the walls? C. Painting is a relaxing hobby, don‘t you think? D. What on earth do you think you‘re doing? 5. ―I‘m sorry, but 1 don‘t think I‘ll be able to make it.‖ A. What time do you want to meet this evening? B. Have you ever actually managed to make a future perfect continuous sentence? C. Could you pass the water over here? D. Did you check the registration of that car? 6. ―When it‘s all said and done, I think it‘s a bad idea.‖ A. Do you have any good ideas for us today? B. Do you remember when exactly he told you about that? C. What do you think about the project? Honestly now. D. What time is your speech scheduled for? 7. ―I do wish we could, but I‘m having an old friend for dinner.‖ A. What would you wish for if you were me? B. Why doesn‘t your friend join us for lunch? C. Do you have any friends there who can put you up for a few days? D. Why don‘t you stay a bit so we can chat for a while? 8. ―Well, in my opinion, whichever you think is best probably is.‖ A. Let‘s get out of this party and go home, shall we? B. What would you like to have for dinner tonight? C. Do you think the red or the black dress is most appropriate? D. Would you like to go out and do something fun this evening? 9. ―Really? Didn‘t she have one just last year?‖ A. What‘s the point of your sister‘s getting another cell phone? 18 B. Have you heard Mrs. Rhydd‘s had a new baby? C. Do you know if Kath has got a car or not? D. Was it you who told me that Anne just bought a car? 10. ―If you ask me, that‘s just typical behaviour for a politician.‖ A. The mayor‘s apparently been stealing funds from the city. B. I predict that the parliament will have no clear majority after the upcoming elections. C. What‘s the governor planning to do about the energy crisis? D. Aren‘t a number of the new ministers from the Green Party? 11. ―Were I able to answer that, I wouldn‘t be lost myself.‖ A. When‘s the next bus supposed to be stopping here? B. What‘s the most densely populated city in the world? C. I wonder if you would mind telling me what time it is. D. Do you have any idea about how I can get to the train station? 12. ―That may be true, but it‘s also one of the finest novels of the 20th century.‖ A. Did you actually finish reading The Unnameable? B. How many pages is In Search of Lost Time in total? C. Gravity‘s Rainbow is a really difficult book to read, isn‘t it? D. Is it possible to actually summarize the plot of Finnegan‘s Wake? 13. ―Actually, neither. It‘s her boss.‖ A. Is that guy over there Xiang‘s brother or her boyfriend? B. Did you say that Amelia‘s boss was from Bordeaux or Bayonne? C. Has Nuala chosen the green, the white, or the orange dress? D. Would Dorota rather go to the party with you than me? 14. ―I‘m not quite sure, but it looks as if it might be mine.‖ A. Do you have any idea whose notebook that is? B. Is your seat by the window or in the aisle? C. Where on earth did you hide the Terwilliger file? D. Has anyone come to pick up the cabinet yet? 15. ―Probably not, as I‘ve really got to do some work on my thesis.‖ A. Didn‘t she complain about what you wrote in your thesis? B. I‘ll be really disappointed if you can‘t come out with us tonight, don‘t you know? 19 C. You‘re nearly finished with your thesis now, aren‘t you? D. Any chance you‘ll be coming out for a drink with us tonight? 16. ―I can‘t think of it off-hand; give me a minute to look it up.‖ A. Can you tell me what you did with my ring? B. Do you know Bilge‘s phone number? C. Where have you put that book I was reading? D. Are you sure she‘s right-handed? 17. ―Don‘t worry. She‘ll soon be shipshape and Bristol fashion and ready to go to sea.‖ A. It‘ll take absolutely ages to clean her bottom thoroughly, won‘t it? B. Won‘t we need to pump this water out to stop her sinking? C. She‘s a lovely shape, though, don‘t you think? D. Do you think she can design something fashionable for my trip to Bristol? 18. ―I‘m just browsing. Thanks anyway.‖ A. Are there any nice books about cats? B. Oh! Suits you sir, doesn‘t it? C. What did you say your name was again? D. Would you require any assistance? 19. ―We‘re not sure; it may or may not be on its way here at the moment.‖ A. Has that book I ordered arrived yet? B. Where‘s the nearest toilet to here? C. Could you please tell me where to go? D. Do you think maybe he‘s late? 20. ―They‘re thinking of the year 2012.‖ A. In what year is the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster of 1912 going to take place? B. Has Linda decided on a date for her wedding? C. What are those historians doing silently in the corner of the library? D. When is the US government going to put a person on Mars? 21. ―It‘s in the cupboard over the top of the sink.‖ A. Why did you hide that box of chocolates? B. What would you like to change about this kitchen? 20 C. Where did you put the cashew nuts? D. Have you seen my favourite mug anywhere? 22. ―It was broken up for scrap metal.‖ A. What ever happened to the Colossus of Rhodes? B. Why don‘t you drive to work anymore? C. Did you put the old fridge out with the trash? D. Where can you buy scrap metal around here? 23. ―No, I think it‘s going to be on Friday.‖ A. Which day have you decided to go on? B. Do you know when the concert‘s going to be? C. When are you thinking of paying us a visit? D. Is the book-signing happening today? 24. ―It‘s probably because there was not enough publicity.‖ A. Did you think that our fundraiser was a success? B. Why do you think so few people came to our performance? C. Who was in charge of letting people know about the exhibition? D. Where were you on the night of the last performance? 25. ―It varies, but obviously I do a lot more around exam time.‖ A. Don‘t you think you have worked hard enough already this week? B. Have you ever failed an exam? C. How many hours a week do you study? D. Why didn‘t you study harder for the exam? 6 1. ―Of course you can, for something like that.‖ A. My wife had a baby at 5 o‘clock this morning; can I have the day off? B. Will we have to go by taxi, or can we get a bus there instead? C. Do you think I can learn English if I really try hard? D. Can I postpone my job interview until I‘m not so nervous? 2. ―Not really, but now that you mention it, it might be fun.‖ A. Have you ever considered learning to sail? B. Couldn‘t you have left the house earlier? 21 C. Why didn‘t you let me know in time to clean the house? D. Are you wearing the same dress tonight that you wore last night? 3. ―I‘m not sure, but probably it‘s Edwin‘s.‖ A. Do those shoes belong to anyone? B. Edwin‘s coming tonight, isn‘t he? C. Whose do you think that coat could be? D. Isn‘t it terrible what happened to Edwin? 4. ―Ever since my first year in high school.‖ A. So, how long is that you‘ve been playing the drums? B. When did you say that you graduated from high school? C. How long do you think the ceremony will last? D. You learned French when you were a child, didn‘t you? 5. ―Not really. I just thought it‘d be dull.‖ A. You aren‘t seriously thinking of buying that, are you? B. Do you know what the dullest film you‘ve ever seen is? C. Have you got any idea what he was thinking at the time? D. Is there a reason that you didn‘t come to the party last night? 6. ―I have no idea, but I hope it‘s soon.‖ A. Have you booked your hotel room yet? B. When do you think the bus will get here? C. Which of the two would you prefer? D. Is that a cell phone in your pocket? 7. ―No I don‘t, but I‘d like some milk in it, please.‖ A. I‘ll put the kettle on and you‘ll make the coffees, okay? B. Do you take sugar in your tea? C. Do you have any idea how to make pancakes? D. Would you like to come shopping with me? 8. ―It could have been red, but... no, I think it was yellow.‖ A. Have you chosen a colour scheme for your living room yet? B. Which of these buttons do I press if I want to launch the nuclear missiles? C. Did the referee wind up penalizing David Beckham? 22 D. What can you remember about the car that the robber was driving? 9. ―There should be one along in just a minute.‖ A. Have you seen the news this morning? B. Do you think there‘ll be enough room for all of us? C. When is the next minibus to Celoni? D. What time is their flight from Karachi due? 10. ―I‘m very nervous, but at least I‘m going to wear formal clothes.‖ A. Do you think going shopping will make you feel any better? B. Why are you still in your pyjamas? Don‘t you know your job started an hour ago? C. How do you feel about your interview this afternoon? D. Are you thinking of dressing casually or more formally? 11. ―I‘m not quite sure, but I think Sheila might have one.‖ A. Do you know if anyone has a Nokia phone charger? B. Can‘t anybody here answer my question? C. Red herring have more fins than others, don‘t they? D. Didn‘t Sheila lend you her Irish-English dictionary? 12. ―You have approximately 15 minutes left.‖ A. Do you know how long it is until the end of the exam? B. How long does it normally take to get to the town of Çelebi? C. Could you tell me when you‘re going to leave? D. A quarter of an hour later - that‘s right, isn‘t it? 13. ―Maybe, but I think that the answer is C.‖ A. A is definitely the wrong answer for this question, isn‘t it? B. Don‘t you think that B sounds like a better answer? C. Why do you keep saying that C is the answer? D. You chose D for the answer to question 13, didn‘t you? 14. ―I think in the secretary‘s office.‖ A. Why did you put it in there in the first place? B. Where on earth has my secretary got to? C. Have you seen the Tanning-Lazenby dossier? D. What is it that you‘re looking for anyway? 23 15. ―So that I won‘t have to do them later.‖ A. Why are you washing the dishes right now? B. Is there any special reason that you did your assignments late? C. Are you planning to wash the whites soon? D. I don‘t think we ought to delay writing our papers, do you? 16. ―Supposedly, anywhere between 3 and 5.‖ A. What time does it say on your watch there? B. Is it true that you‘ve got four brothers and sisters? C. There‘s a lot of students in your German class, right? D. When did Anne say that she would arrive? 17. ―Only if you show me that you‘ve made some progress on it so far.‖ A. Would you recommend me to study both Spanish and Italian? B. Be honest—was it the worst paper I‘ve written this semester? C. Have you decided to take Mr. Pope‘s English class? D. Could you allow me another few days to finish my essay? 18. ―No, and, since I can‘t stand his work, I‘m not planning on going, either.‖ A. Aren‘t Raymond‘s songs some of the best that you‘ve ever heard? B. Do you really hate Johann Sebastian Bach as much as they say you do? C. You haven‘t been to the Caspar David Friedrich exhibition yet, have you? D. Only an idiot could possibly dislike D.H. Lawrence‘s stories, don‘t you think? 19. ―I‘ll try, but I don‘t know if I‘m strong enough.‖ A. Have you ever climbed a rock face before? B. Why are you going to spend an hour in the gym? C. Are you feeling weak again? D. Can you take the lid off for me? 20. ―No, we‘ve been given the day off.‖ A. What are you all doing here in the café? B. Have you spoken to your boss recently? C. Will you be working tomorrow? D. Are you going to spend Saturday on your private yacht? 21. ―I thought it would have got here by now.‖ 24 A. Why do you think the post was late yesterday? B. What time is the doctor going to visit? C. When do you think the furniture will arrive? D. Haven‘t my sunglasses been delivered yet? 22. ―I looked it up in the dictionary.‖ A. Did you use your dictionary in class this morning? B. Were you having problems with the prepositions? C. How do you know what ―didactic‖ means? D. How did you manage to do so well on your English exam? 23. ―Because I have a lecture at 9 o‘clock this morning.‖ A. Why are you getting up so early? B. Will you see Professor Arkinsen today? C. What time is your appointment this morning? D. Were you in a hurry to attend the lecture? 24. ―I used to be able to, but not now.‖ A. Did you use to have a computer? B. Can you play the piano? C. When did you work as a builder? D. Are you sure you can‘t come tonight? 25. ―I think it‘s in the bathroom.‖ A. Where are the new towels? B. Have you seen my umbrella? C. Do you think blue tiles would look nice? D. Which room is opposite the bedroom? 7 1. ―It‘s done in a similar way to English.‖ A. How do you form the perfect tense in Italian? B. What language problems do you have in Dutch? C. Why have you started to study French? D. Which language is similar in structure to German? 2. ―Well, I certainly won‘t if you don‘t ask me nicely.‖ 25 A. I wonder if you know the capital of Guatemala. B. Could you please give me a ride to the airport tomorrow? C. Come to my birthday party this weekend, okay? D. Are you going to watch the football match tonight, too? 3. ―Yes; in fact, I first started during high school.‖ A. Did you do very well in your classes at high school? B. Have you been bird-watching for a long time? C. Have you finished writing your thesis yet? D. Which classes did you like best when you were at high school? 4. ―But I was hoping to watch Anlat Bakalim on television.‖ A. Why don‘t we go out tonight for a change? B. Isn‘t Anlat Bakalim going to be on television this evening? C. Is Televizyon Makinasi a better show than Anlat Bakalim? D. Do you want to do anything special tonight, honey? 5. ―Is yours the blue one or the black one?‖ A. Which do you think looks better, the blue dress or the green one? B. Could you hand me my coat, please? C. My new tennis shoes are fantastic, don‘t you think? D. Is my purse the one on the table over there? 6. ―Why don‘t you try looking in the fridge?‖ A. When did the kids put the apples in the fridge? B. What happened to the bread I bought this morning? C. We‘ve looked everywhere for my keys, haven‘t we? D. Where should I put the mandarin oranges? 7.―I would if I had any chance of winning.‖ A. Have you bought a lottery ticket this week? B. Do you still think you should have won the competition? C. Why don‘t you enter the competition? D. If you had won, what prize would you have got? 8. ―Actually, it was her twin sister Doris.‖ A. Did you know that Julian has a twin sister? 26 B. Isn‘t that Susan‘s identical twin sister? C. Was that Dorothy I saw you talking to last night? D. Lilian looks almost exactly like her, doesn‘t she? 9. ―Which one do you want—this one or that one?‖ A. I don‘t really want any of them very much, do you? B. Would you like to do anything special this weekend? C. There are a lot of different ones there, aren‘t there? D. Could you hand me the green pen on the table? 10. ―Not exactly, but I think it‘s connected with Baruch Spinoza.‖ A. Have you heard of someone named Spinoza? B. Are there any great philosophers of Jewish origin? C. Do you know what he‘s talking about? D. Philosophy is quite a difficult subject, isn‘t it? 11. ―I‘ll probably look for a job.‖ A. What are you going to do in the summer? B. Do you work anywhere at the moment? C. When are you going to start earning some money? D. Will your father let you work in his shop? 12. ―Only if it won‘t take too much of my time.‖ A. Which language would you like to study? B. Can you help me with my homework? C. When do you usually exercise? D. Have you read T.S. Eliot‘s The Waste Land? 13. ―I won‘t know until the doctor gets here.‖ A. Can you remember coming to the hospital? B. Should you go and see a doctor? C. How are you feeling at the moment? D. Was the operation successful? 14. ―We keep it in a large jar on the bottom shelf of that cupboard.‖ A. Where can I find some rice in this kitchen? B. Is there anything in that cupboard? 27 C. Which cupboard are the beans kept in? D. What do you store in that part of the kitchen? 15. ―Probably this spring, as she‘s been at university nearly four years now.‖ A. Do you have any idea when Doris is supposed to be graduating? B. Do you happen to know how long Elaine has been going to this university? C. Did Sandra finish writing her thesis in spring or summer? D. At what time did Julian say she was going to give her presentation? 16. ―Certainly, ma‘am. How can I help you?‖ A. Do you by any chance know' what lime it is? B. I was wondering if you could answer a question for me. C. Is this building‘s address number 123 or number 125? D. I didn‘t think that that was a nice thing to do at all; how about you? 17. ―I doubt it; what our class read is different from what hers did.‖ A. You don‘t like reading books as much as Kathleen does, do you? B. Hasn‘t Sandra‘s teacher claimed that she‘s the best student he‘s ever had? C. Which book was it that you and Eileen had to read? D. Sandra should be able to help you with your book report, shouldn‘t she? 18. ―They both look fine to me, so whichever ones are more comfortable are probably the best choice.‖ A. I‘m still not sure which pair of shoes I should wear to the wedding; what do you think? B. Was that jacket you‘re wearing originally your father‘s or your brother's? C. Where do you think I can buy good-quality socks for my mother? D. Are there any advantages that glasses have as compared with contact lenses? 19. ―Well, she looked a bit dirty, so I thought I‘d give her a bath.‖ A. Your daughter washes her hands before every meal, doesn‘t she? B. What on earth are you doing to my cat? C. Is it difficult to take care of your elderly mother by yourself? D. Why is it that your dog always smells so bad? 20. ―I think so, but whether or not he actually will is not at all certain.‖ A. Did you know that Fred has recently asked Dana to marry him? 28 B. Is Will‘s party going to be held this weekend? C. Terry Wogan will be at the church charity show, won‘t he? D. Isn‘t Terry supposed to do a stand-up comedy act at the club tonight? 21. ―Sure, but have you got one for me to clean?‖ A. Do you think you could show me how to clean a fish? B. It‘s not very clean in your apartment at all, is it? C. Your face won‘t get clean if you wash it without soap, will it? D. Didn‘t your mother use to say that a person with a clean bathroom has a clean soul? 22. ―I haven‘t; you must have misplaced them again.‖ A. Have you seen my favourite bookmark anywhere? B. What in the world have you done to my pen? C. Could you please tell me where you‘ve hidden my cigarettes? D. You haven‘t by any chance noticed the mailbox key lying around, have you? 23. ―Not really; only when there‘s something good on and we‘ve got the money.‖ A. Will we be doing anything special tonight? B. Is there anything good on TV this evening? C. Have we got enough money for the show? D. Do you go to the movies very often? 24. ―I guess it‘s just because I see it as a waste of time.‖ A. I really can‘t understand why you hate playing backgammon so much. B. What kinds of activity do you enjoy doing in your spare time? C. I wonder what the reason behind your great interest in languages is. D. Why do you insist that I turn on the television? 25. ―No, I‘m going to do it after the game show is over.‖ A. When are you going to cook dinner? B. How much of that soap opera is left? C. Have you put the trash out yet? D. Is that your favourite television program? 8 1. ―I would guess it is about 10 kilometres.‖ A. Where is the nearest hotel? 29 B. Can you see that airplane up there? C. How far is the national park from here? D. How big is Elephanta Island? 2. ―We usually go there once or twice a week.‖ A. Which days are your British literature classes? B. Do you go swimming often? C. Are you going to the park this week? D. How often do you eat at that restaurant? 3. ―A person who‘s from Samsun, I think.‖ A. Have you got any friends from the Black Sea region? B. Who did you sell the car to? C. Whose telephone number is this? D. Which of the guests are in your living room? 4. ―I think it was probably Nara.‖ A. Where are you going to stay in Japan? B. Did you manage to visit Japan last summer? C. Which place in Japan did you like the most? D. Can you remember anything about Japan? 5. ―No, but I think I‘d be able to understand it if I heard it.‖ A. Was that exercise difficult? B. Can you speak Catalan? C. How much Bulgarian do you know? D. Could you say that again, please? 6. ―It looks like Laura‘s.‖ A. Who is Carlos talking to at that table? B. Would you be able to recognize Laura? C. Whose bag is that over there? D. Do you think Laura looks nice today? 7. ―There were thousands of us.‖ A. Did you go and see the Picasso exhibition? B. Were you involved in the Independence Day celebrations? 30 C. Why were there so many people in the city centre? D. How many people went to the Serdar Ortae concert? 8. ―There was an accident on the road between Georgia and Fantom.‖ A. Why were you late for class this morning? B. Did you see the accident on the road to Fatima? C. Are you feeling alright now? D. Where did the accident happen? 9. ―I haven‘t been selected to, but I hope so.‖ A. Why aren‘t you unhappy at the coach‘s decision? B. What position have you been chosen to play at? C. Have you chosen your essay question yet? D. Will you play in the match tomorrow? 10. ―No; anyway, you know her better than me.‖ A. Have you finally decided to stop hanging around with Ronald? B. Why don‘t you want to come with me to visit Hanan tomorrow? C. Do you have any suggestions about what to get Liz for her birthday? D. Are you looking forward to getting in touch with your old classmates? 11. ―I‘m not sure, but I‘m interested in ancient history.‖ A. Are you really interested in ancient history? B. What do you want to study at university? C. What kind of books do you normally buy? D. Have you ever visited any ancient ruins? 12. ―I slipped on the icy pavement.‖ A. How on earth did you manage to break your hip? B. When were you brought into this hospital? C. Do you have any problems walking without help? D. Will you be able to get to work on time in this weather? 13. ―I think I did in the cafeteria just a few minutes ago.‖ A. Have you seen Gwynn this morning? B. What were you doing in the cafeteria just now? C. Do you make those sandwiches yourself every morning? 31 D. Did you get a chance to eat lunch? 14. "Because he started it.‖ A. Where has Peter run off to in such a hurry? B. Did Philip remember to turn off the computer? C. Has Nadeem started to work on the project? D. Why don‘t you apologize to Ivan for the fight? 15. ―No, but it will in about five minutes.‖ A. When shall 1 stop boiling this cabbage? B. How long will it be closed for? C. Is the car safe to drive now? D. Has the film started yet? 16. ―I thought I‘d put on the blue ones.‖ A. What colour are you going to paint the rooms? B. Are you sure that you want to buy those vases? C. Which trousers will you wear to the dinner? D. Why don‘t you put on some blues music for a change? 17. ―No – we‘ll bring it to you when it‘s ready.‖ A. Will you be taking the dogs out tonight? B. Don‘t you know how to knit a sweater? C. Shall I wait for my food at the counter? D. Can I send a parcel from here? 18. ―No, but occasionally it‘s a few minutes behind schedule.‖ A. Would you like to stay behind in class today? B. Have you been doing long-distance running for a long time? C. Isn‘t it a problem that you always arrive late? D. Does the bus always come late like this? 19. ―Sorry, but doing that would make my bad back even worse.‖ A. Would you mind helping me carry these? B. Is it true that your bad back has been improving? C. Do you want to have a drink of water? D. What sort of actions make your back hurt? 32 20. ―Neither, since they both look rather stupid.‖ A. Do you prefer the films of Jim Jarmusch to those of David Lynch? B. These sculptures are just fantastic, aren‘t they? C. How many of the students passed the test? D. Which of these paintings do you like better? 21. ―I think it might be Lawrence, but you‘d better ask the ticket collector so as to be sure.‖ A. Who did you ask to find out about the prices? B. Was it Lawrence who was singing last night? C. You don‘t know what the next station is, do you? D. When will the next train to Lawrence be passing by? 22. ―Just a pair of trousers.‖ A. Haven‘t you finished getting dressed yet? B. What were you looking at in the shop window? C. Do you think I could borrow your black trousers? D. Which trousers are you thinking of wearing? 23. ―No, but I‘m going to after breakfast.‖ A. Will you go for a walk after breakfast? B. What are you going to do this morning? C. Have you watched the news yet? D. Do you want to wake up later tomorrow? 24. ―I don‘t know; she could have been working in the back.‖ A. Is Shakira‘s back any better today? B. Will Lorraine support your project? C. Why didn‘t you see Cornelia at the bank? D. Has Amelia completed the crossword puzzle? 25. ―I‘ll try, but I don‘t know if they have any.‖ A. Have you tried asking someone to dance with you? B. Where is the best place to buy French books around here? C. Will you try to answer all the questions in the exam? D. Can you get me a toothbrush from the store across the road? 33 9 ―I saw it earlier on the TV.‖ A. How did you find the latest episode of Buyuk Yalan? B. Which is your favourite daytime TV programme? C. Do you know where my Tricycle magazine is? D. Was there anything worth watching on TV this morning? 10. ―Well, I‘ve heard it‘s one of the biggest cities in Africa.‖ A. Where in Africa did you go last year? B. What do you know about Abidjan? C. Are you thinking of going to Lagos? D. Were you impressed by Algiers? 3. ―No, it was only $10.‖ A. Do you have much money on you? B. Was that glass jar expensive? C. Have potatoes gone up in price again? D. How much change did you get back? 4. ―I tripped and broke my sandal on the way here.‖ A. Why are you walking so strangely? B. How did you get to the party today? C. Did you go out dancing last night? D. Have you got lost again? 5. ―I think thirteen, but sometimes they forget to put the extra one in.‖ A. How many doughnuts are there in a baker‘s dozen? B. Did you remember to count the books on the shelf? C. Which room is Clara staying in at the hotel? D. Were there enough chairs around the table for everyone? 6. ―Well, she didn‘t, and he only finished half of it.‖ A. Have Tabitha and Jim ever run in a marathon? B. Did your brother and sister share a toothbrush as children? C. Did Mel and Ray both read your novel? D. Why did Samantha and Greg quit the bowling team? 34 7. ―Neither am I—let‘s just go home, shall we?‖ A. Do you love classical concerts as much as I do? B. Aren‘t you happy with the service here? C. I‘m not interested in rearranging our furniture. D. I‘m not enjoying this film very much. 8. ―No, thanks—I was planning to do some reading today.‖ A. So, what have you been doing all day today? B. Have you eaten anything for breakfast yet? C. Is that book that you‘re reading any good? D. How about going for a walk in the park? 9. ―I doubt it, as he is usually late.‖ A. Where on earth can Stavros be at this hour? B. Do you think Nigel has got to the office yet? C. Have you invited Paco to your party? D. When is your brother supposed to arrive? 10. ―Yes—I was expecting it to be cold today.‖ A. Did you forget to turn the heater on? B. What was the weather forecast for today? C. Have you got any medicine for your cold? D. Is there a reason you‘re wearing that weird hat? 11. ―We must be; I can see the sea just over there.‖ A. Are we anywhere near the resort? B. Will we get to the beach soon? C. Must we travel as fast as this? D. How much further away is the port? 12. ―Not until Monday, so it‘s mine for the weekend.‖ A. When do you need to return the rental car? B. What time are you planning to leave for the ski resort? C. How often do you check your computer for viruses? D. Who will be looking after your daughter while you‘re away? 13. ―I don‘t know—let me try one of yours and I‘ll tell you.‖ 35 A. Are you sure this is your suntan lotion? B. Do you like chocolate-covered raisins? C. What‘s the fastest way to make yogurt? D. How often do you use your bus pass? 14. ―It wouldn‘t be appropriate; besides, it doesn‘t match the outfit I‘ll be wearing.‖ A. Have you got any jewellery I could borrow for the wedding? B. Why aren‘t you wearing the necklace Melissa gave you for your birthday? C. Are these shoes alright to wear to the party tonight? D. Can‘t you offer him your tie for his job interview? 15. ―That sounds great; I‘ll bring my camera.‖ A. Why is the washing machine making that strange noise? B. How‘s that new album you bought? C. Would you like to go to the islands with me this weekend? D. Can you help me with my biology homework tonight? 16. ―I tried them once in Thailand, but I didn‘t like them.‖ A. How many times have you been to Asia? B. Do you know of a good Thai restaurant around here? C. Isn‘t squid popular in Asian cuisine? D. Have you ever eaten fried insects? 17. ―Of course, everyone does—just turn right at the crossing; it‘s about 20 metres down on the left.‖ A. Did you see the size of the Baxters‘ swimming pool? B. Can you tell me where the local post office is? C. Do you know where I can find Pinnie‘s Bowling Alley? D. How far have you swum underwater without breathing? 18. ―Fortunately for you, I saved a few.‖ A. Have you ever rescued anyone from certain death? B. Who are you holding those tickets for? C. Aren‘t there any chocolate chip cookies left? D. Why didn‘t you get any bananas at the market? 19. ―Well, I‘m not sure, but I think there are six.‖ 36 A. Did you notice how much food was wasted at the party? B. How much does a nice hat cost? C. Do they ever allow more than four people into a taxi? D. Could you ride a bike when you were a child? 20. ―I‘ve got an old one, but the buttons are missing.‖ A. Have you got any warm clothes I can wear? B. Does that old cassette player still work without the buttons? C. Do you think I could borrow a winter coat? D. How did you keep that old sweater from falling off? 21. ―The same time as last year.‖ A. How often is the World Cup football tournament held? B. When are our tax statements due to be turned in? C. How late do you think we can stay up at New Year's Eve? D. What‘s the longest period you‘ve ever gone without eating chocolate? 22. ―They wanted more options for entertainment.‖ A. Why are the Mantels getting a satellite dish installed? B. Did they stay at Caesar‘s Palace Hotel in Las Vegas? C. How much time will they have to stay at home? D. When did your parents start taking tango lessons? 23. ―It‘s not too hot, so you‘ll really enjoy it.‖ A. Is the service at the new Indian restaurant adequate? B. What‘s the weather like in Madrid this time of year? C. Will you tell me how the new films at the cinema are? D. When‘s the best time to visit Argentina? 24. ―Actually, I‘ve never seen such a thing in all my life.‖ A. Have you always lived in this area? B. Did you lose your sight after you were born? C. What did you think of the performance last night? D. Would you like anything special for your birthday? 25. ―No, that‘s not white—I need it in white.‖ A. Is white really the opposite of black? 37 B. Do you think this shirt will fit you? C. Is this your favourite colour? D. Is this one okay? 10 1.―Do you mean the British or American one? They‘re different, you know.‖ A. What kind of accent is that? B. Could you give me a few of those biscuits? C. Would you like to buy some pants? D. These figures add up to a billion in total, don‘t they? 2. ―Jane Austen, I think.‖ A. I love the novel Emma, don‘t you? B. Who did Bart say had an artificial eye? C. Was she the writer of Pride and Prejudice? D. Wasn‘t she a famous writer? 3. ―Why? Is there a problem with yours?‖ A. How on earth did you finish so quickly? B. What do you think my height is? C. Do you know anything about printers? D. Have you decided to accept the job? 4. ―I have no idea what you are talking about—I did no such thing!‖ A. Where did you buy that book? B. Your eyes are dark brown, aren‘t they? C. Do you take a shower every morning? D. How dare you steal money from me? 5. ―I‘d love to, but I‘m no better with the language than you are.‖ A. What kind of car are you planning to buy? B. Can you help me translate these two pages? C. Is your brother good at learning languages? D. Would you like to come to our barbecue tonight? 6. ―Unless you‘ve had an accident within the last year, it should cost you less.‖ A. Will I have to pay more for my car insurance this time? 38 B. Don‘t you think you charged a bit too much for such minor damage? C. Is this the first time that you‘ve bought car insurance? D. How much do you think you spend on having a car in one year? 7. ―Next month, according to what I‘ve heard, but I‘m not certain.‖ A. Have you started at your new job yet? B. At what time does the office party begin? C. When will the new cinema open? D. How often do you think I should call my parents? 8. ―Thanks, but I‘m supposed to do it on my own.‖ A. Who helped you with your homework last night? B. Would you like some help with your project? C. Why hadn‘t your sister taken the garbage out? D. Did you decorate the apartment all by yourself? 9. ―I‘m too afraid to jump in.‖ A. Why are you just standing there? B. Which pool will your first swimming lesson be in? C. Where did that life jacket come from? D. Have we ever jumped rope together before? 10. ―Once, when I was a child, though I don‘t remember it at all.‖ A. How good is your memory for smells and tastes? B. Why don‘t you ask your brother to lend you his skates this Saturday? C. Did you use all the shampoo that was left in this bottle? D. Had you been to the Great Wall of China before this? 11. ―We‘re no longer sure that we want to sell the flat.‖ A. When did you make such an important decision? B. What was the name of your estate agent again? C. Don‘t you like living in this neighbourhood anymore? D. Why have you taken the signs out of your windows? 12. ―I haven‘t finished with the one you gave me half an hour ago.‖ A. Would you like a new sudoku puzzle? B. Is there anything else you want to buy? 39 C. What do you think of that CD I lent you? D. How many cigarettes have you smoked? 13. ―If the water is on, then probably.‖ A. Did you have anything to drink with your meal? B. Why doesn‘t the water company reconnect us? C. Is that dripping sound coming from the kitchen? D. Can you check whether the water has been turned back on? 14. ―I used the Internet.‖ A. Did you spend any time in the Internet café yesterday? B. How did you book your hotel room in Alabama? C. Which website did you find that picture of Van on? D. What have you been doing in your room? 15. ―I have a special plan where they take them directly from my salary.‖ A. Have you got any plans for the holiday? B. How do you always remember to send in your car payments? C. Will you be given a pay rise this year? D. Can you really afford to buy those pants? 16. ―Of course you can—take as much as you want.‖ A. How much of this cola can I have? B. Can I ask you a personal question? C. How many bananas have we got left? D. Can I have some of this boiled cabbage here? 17. ―I‘m more comfortable here, thank you.‖ A. Our seats are not in the back of the bus again, are they? B. When are you going to let me sit in the hammock? C. Would you like to sit up front for a better view? D. Why did you buy your shoes at the discount store? 18. ―I doubt it, but try taking up something like meditation or yoga.‖ A. Which one would you recommend for relaxation—meditation or yoga? B. Should I see a doctor about all this stress? C. I really need to take a short nap right away. 40 D. Have you had much pressure at work lately? 19. ―The weather was terrible, so I decided not to.‖ A. Have you ever seen a tornado? B. So, what was it like in France? C. Did you notice how lovely it was today? D. Why didn‘t you play football today? 20. ―Sorry, but we ran out about an hour ago.‖ A. Could I please speak to Sandra? B. Do you have any mint ice cream? C. When did the last train to Clarksville leave? D. How about stopping for some petrol on the way? 21. ―Yes, but only because our teacher made us.‖ A. You didn‘t win the lottery, did you? B. When is the next test going to be given? C. Have you ever read any work by Henri Michaux? D. How often do you have practice after school? 22. ―Go straight ahead—it‘s the third door on the right.‖ A. Do you know where I left my keys last night? B. How can I get to Dr. Parker‘s office? C. Have they recently repainted the corridor? D. Can you tell me where I am? 23. ―Oh, I‘m afraid he‘s already left for the day.‖ A. When will my next appointment be? B. Isn‘t the doctor ready to see me yet? C. How often does the manager leave early? D. What time does the office close? 24. ―Not really—I like just showing them to friends.‖ A. Have you ever thought of trying to publish your poems? B. How many novels have you written so far? C. Would you mind if I listened to one of your own songs? D. Were your friends impressed by what you did? 41 25. ―It just gets too cold for them here.‖ A. Where do your parents go for their winter holiday? B. Shall I put this ice cream in the freezer? C. Will they ever have central heating installed? D. Why do birds fly south in the winter? 11 ―I‘m not absolutely sure, but I think it‘s the former.‖ A. Are Heather, Sue, and Holly all coming with us? B. Do you think he looked better before the plastic surgery? C. Did you make sure to turn all the lights in the house off? D. Which city is larger, Madrid or San Francisco? 2. ―I don‘t think so—I have some relatives living in this city.‖ A. Have you already found a job? B. Why do you want to work in a city so far away? C. Do you find this city to be stressful? D. Would it be a problem for you to relocate for this job? 3. ―Certain personal problems, which I now have solved.‖ A. Why do you want to talk to me now? B. What was your reason for leaving your previous job? C. You need a bit of help with those, don‘t you? D. Why do you look so upset today? 4. ―Unfortunately not, so my mother will take him to the doctor again this week.‖ A. Have you had any colds so far this winter? B. Do you remember when your symptoms first started? C. Why has Jason been absent from school this week? D. Did the prescribed medicine do your brother any good? 5. ―Definitely—this story is something that‘s easy for everyone to identify with.‖ A. How can you be so sure that people enjoy reading your books? B. Haven‘t you ever thought of writing another book at all? C. Do you think this book will appeal to more readers than your previous one? D. Do you agree that a story should be complex and difficult to follow? 42 6. ―You must have heard wrongly; I make my living by teaching.‖ A. I‘ve been told that you work as an interpreter; is that right? B. How do you afford your living expenses? C. When did you first start working as a teacher? D. How does it feel to teach people new things all the time? 7. ―Of course not—it‘ll be my pleasure.‖ A. How would you feel if 1 said I was coming to the cinema with you? B. Do you think you could drop me off at the airport? C. Would you mind giving me a lift to the shops? D. Can I go out with friends tonight, Mum? 8. ―Neither. I found both more suitable for children than adults.‖ A. Which one did you like more: Harry Potter or The Lord of the Rings? B. Have you already read all the books you got at the book fair? C. Do you remember when you last read The Little Prince? D. Do you find some children‘s classics more appropriate for adults? 9. ―Yes, but he asked me for some, so how could I just refuse?‖ A. Did he make any comment about what I had said to him? B. Why don‘t you ask John if he needs some help with his project? C. What is your brother bothering you for this time? D. Haven‘t I told you not to give Steve any help with his homework? 10. ―Oh, it‘s a long time since I last did it, so I think I‘ve forgotten how.‖ A. Do you remember the days when Saigon was not so crowded? B. How often do you and your family go on trips together? C. Why don‘t you sew your own clothes instead of buying them? D. How long has it been since your aunt last came to Thailand? 11. ―Well, if you do, you may end up in debt.‖ A. How much do you think a flat like that costs? B. What do you think about my taking out a loan to buy that car? C. How long are you going to wait before you pay me back? D. Do you know how the mortgage system works? 12. ―No—he wouldn‘t like it because he‘s afraid of heights.‖ 43 A. Have you invited Boris to the Eiffel Tower trip, too? B. Why did Emma refuse to fly to Florence? C. Should Carl consult a doctor about his problem? D. Did Eric enjoy the sea cruise? 13. ―I loved it! It was beautiful there, and - of course - the weather was perfect.‖ A. What was it like to spend your winter holiday in Australia? B. Have you ever been to the Alps in wintertime? C. How did you feel about starting work again after such a long holiday? D. What‘s your favourite holiday resort in the whole of Vietnam? 14. ―No, nobody has—she‘s being really asocial these days, it seems.‖ A. How has Oyku been doing? B. Where is Edna going to have the party? C. How much overtime has Cathy worked so far this week? D. Have you talked to Doris lately? 15. ―I do, but no more than anyone else does.‖ A. How often do you go shopping? B. Is it true that you like lemon meringue pie very much? C. Do you get your salary at the beginning or in the middle of the month? D. Are you as good at maths as your sister is? 16. ―Because it would require more care than I‘m able to give.‖ A. Do you agree that dogs are more loyal than cats to their owners? B. Why do you walk your dogs twice a day instead of once? C. I don‘t think having a tarantula as a pet is a good idea, do you? D. Why do you think having a dog is not a good idea for you? 17. ―None; he just apologized and sat down.‖ A. He got the worst grade on the test, didn‘t he? B. What reason did he give for being late? C. Do you think he‘ll give us any more quizzes? D. How many students has he failed? 18. ―Why not? It‘s healthier than cake, I guess.‖ A. How‘s the salad at this restaurant? 44 B. Would you like some fruit for dessert? C. Do you shop at the health food store often? D. Have you become a vegetarian recently? 19. ―Probably in my last year of high school, for English class.‖ A. Do you still have the papers you wrote for your last English class? B. When did you last read a book by Jane Austen? C. What was your favorite book when you were in high school? D. How long ago did you finally graduate from high school? 20. ―I used to be able to, but not anymore.‖ A. Were you happy when you were a child? B. Would you mind looking after my kids tonight? C. Can you run a mile in under five minutes? D. When did you first learn how to use a computer? 21. ―This June, provided we can save enough money.‖ A. When are we going to Spain again? B. Will it be long before your TV show? C. Don‘t you wish we could fly there? D. What time will the package arrive? 22. ―It‘s the most exciting thing I‘ve ever done.‖ A. How often do you do extreme sports? B. Have you ever wanted to run away and join the circus? C. Where do you spend your free time? D. Is bungee jumping as great as people say it is? 23. ―I just don‘t like his style of writing.‖ A. Was he the one who wrote this note? B. Why didn‘t you like his new book? C. Which chapter of his novel is the weakest? D. Where did you put that newspaper? 24. ―I was planning to do so this weekend, actually.‖ A. Where have you been for so many years? B. Have you had a look at the documents I sent you? 45 C. What do you think he has done with them? D. Would you have done the same thing if you‘d been in my place? 25. ―Okay, but leave it next to the door so I don‘t forget it.‖ A. Have you put new batteries in the smoke alarm? B. Where did you put the trash bags? C. Remind me to call the post office, will you? D. Could you take this book to the library? 12 1. ―Every thirty minutes, I think, but I can check online to be sure.‖ A. What time does the supermarket open? B. How often do the ferries leave? C. How long will it take for us to get home? D. How fast does the new train go? 2. ―Well, they‘re native to tropical and subtropical America.‖ A. Which is bigger: North or South America? B. Do you know I‘ve got a pet parrot? C. How many countries lie entirely within the tropics? D. Where do frangipani trees come from? 3. ―Not at all—my roommate‘s gone away for the weekend.‖ A. Have you ever argued with your roommate? B. Is your party scheduled for Saturday night? C. Will it be a problem if I sleep here tonight? D. Why doesn‘t she ever stay here on weekends? 4. ―Not without your help.‖ A. Have you grown confident about the test yet? B. Whose help do you need with this problem? C. Can you carry this suitcase up the stairs? D. Do you need any assistance with your homework? 5. ―You‘re actually wearing them.‖ A. Do we need to dress up for the party? B. Which one of my jackets do you like the most? 46 C. What do you think of my new jeans? D. Have you seen my new shoes any where? 6. ―Well, I was hoping to use your garage for it.‖ A. Where are you going to keep that exercise equipment? B. When are you going to put the lawnmower away? C. Why do you let your car stay so dirty? D. How close to my house did you manage to park? 7. ―You're always turning the gas up too high.‖ A. Have you turned the heating up? B. How do we fill these balloons? C. Why do I burn my food all the time? D. Can you refill this lighter for me? 8. ―No; I‘ll need to go to the shop and pick some up.‖ A. Are you going there to eat tonight? B. Haven‘t we got enough tomatoes? C. Have we run out of milk yet? D. When was the last time you washed your clothes? 9. ―Sorry, but it‘s far too cold for me to give them up.‖ A. What was it like to be out of work in winter? B. Are you sneezing due to allergies? C. When will you ever quit smoking? D. Could you lend me your gloves? 10. ―Not for another month, I‘m afraid.‖ A. When will the next ballroom dance course begin? B. Have you known about the crisis for a long time? C. How long have you been waiting for a reply? D. How often do you watch television? 11. ―The former, even though I find it harder to pronounce.‖ A. I can‘t stand fruit and vegetables; how about you? B. Your mother‘s name is Mathilde, not Michelle, isn‘t it? C. Do you prefer French or English? 47 D. Which of your parents is smarter? 12. ―At the shop on the corner.‖ A. Which shop are you talking about? B. Where did you get this lovely wrapping paper? C. Why did you stay out so late last night? D. Could you please go and get me a dozen eggs? 13. ―Oh, sorry—I forgot. I‘ll do it right now.‖ A. What do you suggest we do now? B. Have you called Laura yet? C. Do you want to go to the library? D. Why are you late again? 14. ―I‘m not sure, but I‘ll ask.‖ A. Could your dad drive me to the airport? B. Paying in cash is easier than paying by check, don‘t you think? C. Where did you go to high school? D. When are you going to buy yourself some new shoes? 15. ―Not at all—it‘s my least favourite way to pass the time.‖ A. Where do you keep your diary? B. How‘s your cooking class going? C. Have you got any free time today? D. Are you interested in sports? 16. ―Not yet—I‘m still thinking about it.‖ A. Have you decided to give me permission for the field trip? B. How often will I be able to borrow your car this month? C. How many times does she have to refuse before you stop asking her? D. Have you ever heard of that thing called psychic surgery? 17. ―Probably something related to fashion, since I like it so much. A. Were you ever a model when you were younger? B. What are you thinking of doing for work when you graduate? C. Do these trousers go with this shirt I‘m wearing? D. What‘s your opinion on the latest Prada designs? 48 18. ―There are at least twenty, or more.‖ A. Have you got any money with you today? B. Could I ask you to choose a number between 0 and 25? C. How many coffee shops does this town have? D. Would you like to see a film with me this evening? 19. ―Yes, I believe so—even if it is disgusting.‖ A. What‘s the worst thing you‘ve ever seen happen in a horror film? B. Is Joshua going to paint his room in this neon green? C. Do you think hedgehogs make cute household pets? D. How long do you think it‘s been since Harvey last had a shower? 20. ―I‘ll wait for an emptier one.‖ A. Why don‘t you get on this minibus? B. Have you been to that crowded beach yet? C. Which hotel room would you like? D. Have you put the rubbish bin out yet? 21. ―A little bit, but not very much.‖ A. What did you think of Sarah‘s performance? B. Can you understand sign language? C. How is your money situation these days? D. Were there a lot of ants on your desk? 22. ―I don‘t mind taking you all the way home.‖ A. You‘re not taking this road, are you? B. Could you give me a ride to the airport? C. Would you drop me off at the bus stop? D. Are you thinking of going home after work? 23. ―It‘s actually a mix that I made myself.‖ A. Why are you looking so confused? B. Have you stirred the soup yet? C. Which artist‘s CD is this one? D. How will you make the salad? 24. ―I had already made plans with someone else.‖ 49 A. Why didn‘t you go to the party with Sue? B. Can you give me a ride to Marvin‘s house? C. Don‘t you want to see Coldplay live tomorrow? D. When did you decide to go to Venice Beach? 25. ―I‘m sorry, but it doesn‘t.‖ A. Has your mother had her hair cut recently? B. How much time is there before you leave? C. Does this bus stop at Leicester Square? D. Will you tell me where we‘re going today? Part II SENTENCE COMPLETION From the four choices (A, B, C, and D), choose the one that best completes the sentence. 1 1. _________ , yet, for safety reasons, it is not an experience they would recommend to everyone. A. Regarded as one of the greatest advances in recent medical history B. The teachers greatly enjoyed their trip into space last month C. They were grateful for the VIP treatment that the hotel staff had provided them D. The experience came very close to killing them all 2. All of the Republic of Lesotho _________ . A. were first inhabited by Khoisan hunter-gatherers B. lie entirely above 1,000 metres in elevation C. are divided into ten districts, each having a district secretary D. is completely surrounded by the country of South Africa 3. _________ , which aren‘t really secrets but are special ways of recognizing group members. A. Children often create playhouses for their favourite dolls B. Secure sites on the Internet require an individual password for using them C. To allow entrance to their meetings, the Freemasons use private handshakes D. My best friend and 1 have a secret language we speak when we want to talk privately 50 4. _________ , Kevin dropped one and burnt the bottom of his shirt. A. Since he has always been a smoker B. Juggling batons that were on fire C. After pulling the fire extinguisher off of the wall D. While the campfire was popping like fireworks 5. _________ , what would you do to find food? A. If you were alone on a desert island in the Indian Ocean B. If you say that you aren‘t really hungry at dinnertime C. Unless you have cooked all your favourite dishes for dinner D. Had you been left alone for meals as a child 6. In some parts of the world, people train monkeys _________ . A. in which natural disasters are more likely to occur B. which are then used to help with the harvest of certain crops C. ever since several species have been listed as endangered D. which seems to be on the verge of extinction 7. _________ , the more you realize how difficult its grammar is. A. Many common verbs in French have irregular forms B. Because English has a total of twelve active verb tenses C. The further you advance in the study of German D. If Greek didn‘t have three different genders for its nouns 8. Angela will probably get the promotion to assistant manager, _________ . A. instead of actually running the company as she is now B. why she will almost certainly stay with the firm C. despite being a highly responsible person D. even though she started working here two years after me 9. _________ whether the Indian monk Bodhidharma was a real person or not. A. It is still not known for certain B. The earliest historical record says he was Persian C. The sinologist Paul Pelliot claimed D. Even though there is only one text said to be written by him 10. I‘m hoping that it will have stopped raining _________ . 51 A. so I‘ve put the roof up on the car B. until I fixed the hole in my roof C. by the time the music festival begins D. as soon as I got home from work 11. The people of the island of Hispaniola are either residents of Haiti _________ . A. which became the second independent state in the Americas B. or of its neighbour the Dominican Republic C. although it only takes up one-third of the island D. but the original inhabitants were wiped out in the Spanish conquest 12. _________ , we should have no problem getting to Konya on time. A. Unless we can find a place on a coach B. Just in case the car actually works C. As long as the road is so heavy with traffic D. Provided that we leave early enough 13. Having left his native New York City for Morocco _________ . A. as an excellent composer of music as well B. Let It Come Down was written in this North African country C. where Paul Bowles died in 1999 at the age of 88 D. Paul Bowles went on to write his greatest works there 14. Louis Napoleon began his rise to power in 1848, _________ . A. who was probably not really the nephew of Napoleon I B. though he became Emperor of the French C. that caused the writer Victor Hugo to flee the country D. while much of Europe was being shaken by political revolutions 15. If Jane hasn‘t got up by 2 o‘clock this afternoon, _________ . A. she always sleeps all day and hardly does anything B. we are leaving on our holiday without her C. lunch will be eaten by all of us together D. she was struggling against a very nasty cold 16. _________ , the platoon put down its guns and surrendered. A. As soon as the last of its men was shot dead 52 B. In spite of their great exhaustion C. Having run out of food and medical supplies D. Though the lieutenant has been killed 17. Although Theresa had finished all of her Latin homework, _________ . A. her exam grades had improved a great deal B. Tommy is always willing to help her with it C. she‘s not sure what it actually was D. she continued to study for a few more hours 18. As Nora always wore her hair tied up on her head, _________ . A. nobody realized that it reached down to the floor B. she likes the new shampoo she‘s been using C. she will be careful when using kitchen appliances D. it seemed to grow even faster than her fingernails 19. _________ should make sure to turn the burglar alarm off. A. However many times the manager tells them B. As soon as the thieves had noticed it C. Whoever is the first person to arrive at the office D. No sooner had the burglar broken into the shop 20. My mother bought me an iPod for my birthday this year, _________ . A. which were probably far too expensive for her budget B. about which I was very surprised but very grateful C. who usually doesn‘t buy such expensive gifts D. that could store several gigabytes of data 21. The interviewer asked the lead guitarist _________ . A. when had he started learning to play the guitar B. that he should sign a new contract with a better company C. how old he had been when the group had formed D. why would he write a song about safety pins and banana peels 22. _________ , she wouldn‘t have seen the smoke from the burning house. A. If Lesley hadn‘t been walking home along Penny Lane B. Until Michelle had put on her new glasses 53 C. Whether Patricia tried to call the fire department or not D. Only if Eva has tried to get out via the fire escape 23. As soon as the construction of the new bridge had been completed, _________ . A. the highway commission will check its safety B. some of the workers have left their tools behind C. the old one was closed down for repairs D. the materials would have been brought from abroad 24. It wasn‘t warm enough outside _________ . A. even though I‘ve brought a few extra blankets B. to wear just shorts and a T-shirt to the festival C. when hardly anybody was brave enough to go out D. so we decided to cool off by going for a swim 25. Being more detailed than my old one, _________ . A. my new French grammar book should help me advance in the language B. I can now begin to understand the causes of the Crimean War C. we have definitely decided to buy the new encyclopaedia on CD-ROM D. my previous confusion has been cleared up by these diagrams 2 1. _________ to be used without risk in any balloons that carry people. A. If the outside material is flammable B. Hydrogen is too dangerous a gas C. Hot air is released by means of a burner D. The airship disaster of 1937 proved 2. Despite having to live in a small flat, _________ . A. most of which is taken up with Teryr‘s boxes of clothes B. Henry finds the space to be very cramped and uncomfortable C. it‘s not a good idea to remind David of his old villa D. Hendrik is pleased that he has moved to Hong Kong 3. _________ until the invention of the railway. A. Russia was far behind the rest of Europe in its railroad mileage B. Steam had already been used for many mechanical purposes 54 C. Travelling by land was generally more difficult than by sea D. Coal-powered trains were replaced with ones using diesel or electricity 4. _________ that Oslo is the most expensive city in the world to live in. A. The Economist Intelligence Unit has recently discovered B. Renting property in the city costs a great deal of money C. Because of Norway‘s strong economic growth D. Even though the average wage in Norway is around $52,000 5. _________ because I was aware she had been seriously ill. A. I wasn‘t at all surprised that Effie collapsed B. The operation on Saffron wasn‘t a success C. It was the first time I‘d seen someone die D. Richard‘s decided to take some time off work 6. _________ when she died in 1937. A. The remains of the pilot Amelia Earhart have never been located B. Marie Prevost has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame C. Edith Wharton was working on The Buccaneers D. Saima Harmaja was a Finnish poet who contracted tuberculosis 7. I may have difficulty reading your first essays _________ . A. providing you have explained your ideas in a clear manner B. by ing and copying your sources from the Internet C. which were excellent for the most part D. unless they are written and printed out from a computer 8. _________ , there is no way that the city can be fully supplied in the summer. A. Due to improvements in agricultural technology B. Because the truck drivers have finally called an end to their strike C. If only the port facilities can be properly repaired D. If the water in the local reservoir remains low 9. The man who was operating the fun fair ride claimed _________ . A. how much security was present there B. who was responsible for the customers C. that it had been repaired quite recently 55 D. which employees would be dismissed 10. _________ if everyone agrees to listen respectfully to everyone else‘s ideas. A. A consensus on this week‘s agenda can only be reached B. The lack of progress at last week‘s meeting would not have occurred C. There have been a great many complications D. The decision could have been made so much more easily 11. The catfish you caught while fishing last night was such a small one _________ . A. you might as well have thrown it back into the river B. that the tropical fish we have in our aquarium at home C. than the variety which lives in the Mekong River D. so it has a bit of resemblance to the face of a cat 12. _________ , I‘m never shopping in this store again. A. Regardless of your apologies for your bad treatment of me B. Having bought so many lovely items there C. When I warn you about being polite to customers D. As soon as I found a more honest employee to help me 13. _________ by the time Heather has finally finished writing her novel. A. The publisher isn‘t willing to give her an advance B. She had been working on it for such a long time C. It will have been three very long years D. The book only contained four chapters 14. Where in the world _________ ? A. do you think you‘re going with my credit card B. we can catch a taxi at this time of night C. are you taking me there for our honeymoon D. has my passport been returned by the police yet 15. _________ , Reiki remains a controversial form of treatment. A. It is generally thought of as a spiritual practice B. Not considered to be reliable by most doctors C. Whichever of the methods had been used D. Instead of going to her local family doctor 56 16. If Millie hadn‘t been on the corner at just that moment _________ . A. no one would have witnessed the theft B. she is still being questioned by police C. Terry hadn‘t bought her a birthday gift D. she would fall into the hole in the street 17. _________ , he is still mistrusted by some due to his criminal past. A. Even though most people have accepted Kelvin into the community B. Unless Andrew finally buys a new dishwasher C. Most of Craig‘s friends think he should not tell lies so often D. Since Melvin can‘t decide whether or not to move 18. Seeking shelter from the heavy rain, _________ . A. I wonder how such things happen B. their umbrella was more expensive than they had expected C. which had begun soon after the sun had risen D. the goats moved under the covered bus stop 19. Icebergs have been spotted in the Atlantic Ocean _________ . A. like persistent fog that can be a maritime hazard B. long before several ships hit them and went down into the water C. as far south as Bermuda and the Madeira Islands D. which is the world‘s second largest 20. If there isn‘t a flight out of Paris very early in the morning, _________ . A. everyone in the departure lounge is being very patient B. I‘ll have to spend another day in the city C, the airline had promised to give me a seat in first class D. I‘ve called my cousin to say that I‘ll visit him in the afternoon 21. Having arrived late at the office for the third time that week, _________ . A. Priscilla is sometimes so unreliable B. Jeff wondered if he would be in trouble C. Kathy had asked for a pay raise D. Stephen was already on the way to work 22. _________ , which was a comfort to her parents and teachers. 57 A. Veronica really needs to take her lessons more seriously B. Kimberly spends time helping her brother with his homework C. Sheriy finally passed the exam after several failed attempts D. Michelle couldn‘t decide whether or not to go to college 23. _________ when the ambulance arrived at the scene twenty minutes later. A. The passengers have been asking about the cause of the crash B. Local journalists are already speeding toward the crash site C. Both drivers could have been responsible for the crash D. Witnesses had already begun helping the injured man 24. If the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel had not been built, _________ . A. people would still have to drive through Richmond to reach the Eastern Shore B. vacationers will no longer need to drive so far to their summer homes C. which crosses the mouth of Chesapeake Bay in the state of Virginia D. the trip from Virginia to Maryland will have become even longer 25. Greg‘s new cell phone doesn‘t have a large enough memory _________ . A. so he keeps on forgetting everyone‘s phone numbers B. in order that he can save a lot of information C. as he really enjoys chatting with people on the phone D. to allow him to songs from the Internet 3 1. Penang is the place __________ . A. though Malay is spoken by 50.4% of the population B. where the Malaysian port of George Town is located C. after the British set up an important colony there in 1786 D. whether or not it is typical of Malaysia as a whole 2. __________ provided that you have all the necessary tools for the job. A. It shouldn‘t be too difficult to replace the windows B. You ought to have consulted an expert C. It would have been done more quickly by trained professionals D. Let‘s not throw away the instructions for a while 3. __________ , I am quite familiar with their music. 58 A. Since Id‘ never heard of the group Mogollar B. After I heard M.F.O. play at a concert last April C. While I don‘t really enjoy listening to AC/DC D. Because I really hate most kinds of pop music 4. Do you remember the name of the actress __________ ? A. who played the female lead in the film Titanic B. where she worked before she had become famous C. when she lost her temper and walked off the stage D. that she was introduced to the treatre as a child 5. __________ , as the cleaning service will be here early tomorrow morning. A. Stephanie no longer works for the cleaning service B. Samantha has failed to give her flat a thorough cleaning C. It‘s not George‘s turn to sweep and mop in the front hall D. Barry needn‘t have cleaned up the living room this afternoon 6. In order to prepare themselves for the upcoming court case, __________ . A. none of them have ever appeared in the Supreme Court before B. which is scheduled to begin in fifteen days‘ time C. they are not certain that they can win the case D. they are collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses 7. __________ how late the exercise room will stay open tonight. A. I don‘t think everyone will be using the facilities throughout the night B. My brother and I will take turns on the treadmill C. I wish I had remembered to tell the new guests at the hotel D. It has been rather satisfying doing nightly aerobics 8. Morris promised that he would plant a tree for Samantha __________ . A. by the time they have completed their journey B. so he was unable to find one anywhere C. while he has picked all the apples from the one in the backyard D. as soon as he arrived in her Polish homeland 9. The manager asked me __________ . A. so I shouldn‘t feel so upset about something insignificant 59 B. that she needed me to get in touch with the Paris office C. when would it be convenient for me to meet with the sales representatives D. if I could stay late this evening and finish the design I‘d been working on 10. __________ to help maintain sanitary conditions. A. Dumping chemicals into the seas affects marine life negatively B. In most hospitals, there are special containers for hazardous waste C. The fact that the best cleaning service has been contracted D. Cleanliness has become such a big problem for the hospital staff 11. Before calling the taxi station he sometimes uses when necessary __________ . A. Jorge is always driven by the same taxi driver when possible B. especially when his car breaks down or he is drunk C. Terence checked to make sure his car battery was truly dead D. he should be careful not to give them too many details about his location 12. __________ , I think that‘s the reason why we aren‘t going to go so far from home. A. As our holiday next month will only be for a few days B. Though there‘s no reason to take time off of work every month C. Since we‘ve got every intention of stopping in ten different countries D. When the travel agent recommended package tours overseas 13. Having been so well performed by professional actors, __________ . A. directors can hardly do their jobs without criticism from the actors B. this theatre has never been a major attraction for theatregoers C. audiences are lucky to be entertained by such quality actors D. the play can be a real challenge for amateurs 14. The general admitted __________ , but he still defended the operation as having been necessary. A. when he will be asked by the press B. while the planning had been bad C. whether they have taken the decision or not D. that there had been many civilian casualties 15. It is a little known fact that the organization called the OSS __________ . A. was replaced by what is now the CIA 60 B. an abbreviation that is not known by many C. the three letters of which resemble the Morse code cry for help D. which stands for Office of Strategic Services 16. __________ until this room has been rearranged in a more comfortable way. A. I think the colours are a bit dull B. I‘ve finally finished the last assignment C. I just won‘t be able to relax here D. I hate watching daytime television 17. If you‘re selling a house in New York, __________ . A. the city is best known for Manhattan‘s skyscrapers B. you must officially declare whether or not it is haunted C. it was just when there was a slight drop in prices D. whose original name of New Amsterdam was changed in 1665 18. El Castillo is a 1,100-year-old Mayan pyramid in Chichen Itza __________ . A. so the buildings there show that a civil war broke out around 1221 B. when it served as a temple to the god Kukulcan C. whose echo matches that of the call of the holy quetzal bird D. that means ―at the mouth of the well of the Itza‖ 19. It is important to budget your time __________ . A. that you will be able to get everything done B. when you have a lot of work to do C. if you were planning to be the top student in the class D. as if you didn‘t have enough to do already 20. __________ that it‘s rare to see him without one in his hand. A. Trevor likes bananas so much B. Reginald is such a clever person C. ―Spike‖ is what he likes to be called D. Cecil has given the best answer 21. We need to know the details of your previous jobs, __________ . A. even if this is the first one that you have ever had B. until we have decided to hire you 61 C. just as you are applying for the position of manager D. such as what your duties were and why you left 22. __________ whether he should publish all the facts or not. A. It would probably be the best thing B. The journalist who uncovered the scandal was not sure C. In order to keep the public fully informed D. No one who has met him could possibly believe 23. __________ which they believe contains the mummy of a pharaoh. A. Archaeologists have found a burial chamber in the Valley of the Kings B. There is probably nothing new to be discovered in the Valley of the Kings C. There have been no new discoveries by Egyptologists for a long time D. The Pyramids of Giza are one of Egypt‘s biggest tourist attractions 24. Contamination from the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 was not evenly spread, __________ . A. that it increases the possibility of an explosion in a nuclear plant B. because quite a few precautions have been taken in advance C. but scattered irregularly due to weather conditions D. whose effects were felt throughout the entire area 25. Ann spends lots of time socializing, __________ , yet she‘s doing a master‘s degree in addition to having a full-time job. A. as no one can understand how she manages B. whereas she‘d rather be able to go out more often C. ever since she found this job upon graduation D. giving the impression that she doesn‘t work very hard 4 1. Although it was the first time I had met Jane, I felt __________ . A. whether I should get to know her better B. if I had ever seen her before C. whoever she actually claimed to be D. as if I had known her all my life 2. __________ , many of which are extremely strange and rare. 62 A. Among the stars in attendance were Mel Gibson and Richard Gere B. There are a number of phobias C. Some of the people at the party were real eccentrics D. Apes and monkeys are not the same 3. If you don‘t spend any more than you earn, __________ . A. you should be able to stay out of debt B. there was nothing you could do about it C. you should have been more careful D. it‘ll be hard to pay back such a big loan 4. Even though food poisoning is relatively rare in many countries, __________ . A. the children were taken to hospital immediately B. we aren‘t yet in the habit of checking the expiration date C. poorly cooked food is one of the main reasons for it D. it affects millions of people worldwide each year 5. Addis Ababa was established as the capital of what is now Ethiopia in the 1880s __________ . A. where the African Union has been based for several years B. as soon as the government has written a new constitution C. whereas the country does not consist entirely of desert lands D. when Menelik II became the emperor of the country 6. __________ which may have a stabilizing effect on the emotions. A. Regular check-ups are suggested by doctors B. Depression currently has no real cure C. Bergamot has a fresh citrus aroma D. Make sure not to drink too much coffee 7. It was known long before Christopher Columbus‘ 1492 voyage __________ . A. that the world was not flat but round B. when most of them left before even coming to a decision C. as the Americas were not his discovery D. when the Vikings arrived 500 years before 8. The plot was so detailed and interesting __________ . 63 A. in spite of how complex and fascinating it was B. that I couldn‘t put the book down till I‘d finished C. which must be quite a difficult thing to write D. unless it turns out to have a surprise ending 9. __________ , we won‘t have to delay the release of our new product. A. Though no one really thought it was useful B. Even if we prepare very well for this campaign C. Since next month is a bad time to start selling D. If the advertising team can finish in time 10. Just as Mandy turned the key to start her car, __________ . A. which was a brand-new silver Opel Astra B. she didn‘t learn to drive till she was almost 30 years old C. it‘ll have to be taken to the garage for repairs soon D. a street cat jumped on the hood and lay down to take a nap 11. __________ the Flints suddenly changed their minds and went to Cyprus instead. A. After spending months saving for a trip to the West Indies B. They had decided to book a package tour to the south of England C. When they learn how expensive the tickets to Indonesia are D. As they had decided not to have any children 12. If this carriage hadn‘t been travelling around Central Park for the last thirty years, __________ . A. it would be in much better condition than it is right now B. the horses will be better taken care of from now on C. they are using it for the museum exhibit on modes of transport D. many couples had romantic first kisses while riding in it 13. __________ than the runner on first base started running towards second base. A. Seeing that the bases were loaded B. No sooner had the ball been pitched C. In the hopes of stealing second base D. By the time the batter had struck out 14. Having read every book in the house twice, __________ . 64 A. Meaghan wonders where on earth they could be B. Michael learned to read at the age of three C. Mario went to the public library to find something new D. borrow a couple from the neighbours if you like 15. __________ , where I‘ve decided to move to. A. So fascinating is Sultanahmet B. The quiet district of Abbasaga is C. Bebek didn‘t use to be so fancy D. Bahcelievler was once a large stone quarry 16. As our garden was so beautiful __________. A. everyone at the party had something nice to say about it B. at the time it had been designed by the best landscaper in town C. we may decide to dig up the trees and replant them D. even when the magazine came to take pictures of it 17. __________ or the mint ice cream would be best for dessert tonight. A. Not only your special pineapple cake B. Neither the chocolate chip cookies that you made last night C. Whether you want some chocolate D. Either the apple pie with the cinnamon filling 18. __________ to be elected to the prestigious French Academy. A. Anatole France was not only a Nobel Prize-winning author B. It has been suggested that the playwright Dominique Chevallier C. The works of Gustave Flaubert were very well-written D. Assia Djebar was the first writer from North Africa 19. As George is going to retire soon __________ . A. he has been working here for more than 40 years B. he is excited about being able to start fishing every day C. the people left in the factory really miss him D. the exact date on which he‘ll leave hasn‘t been decided 20. __________ most of it gets wasted on unnecessary short-term projects. A. Because nobody knows how to deal with these new opportunities 65 B. Unless they build a better public transport system soon C. Some of the trash in our neighbourhood gets taken away every evening D. While the municipality has been collecting a larger tax revenue 21. __________ that it was used in the capital to feed the poor with. A. During the Byzantine era, caviar was such a common foodstuff B. When, in good summers in Germany, the harvest was plentiful C. The charity Restos de Coeur was set up in Paris in 1985 D. Ships brought corn from Tunisia across the Mediterranean Sea to Rome 22. The government of China is helping to set up many Confucius Institutes around the world __________ . A. that Confucius‘ teachings were later turned into an elaborate set of rules B. who, in his Analects, puts the greatest emphasis on the importance of study C. though one hundred of them are expected to have been founded by 2010 D. so that more people will have the chance to study Chinese 23. The anacondas are four separate species of water snake __________ . A. which have eves and nostrils positioned on the top of their heads B, so they use their extremely muscular bodies to squeeze their prey to death C. as it is also known to pull animals underwater and drown them D. and its powerful teeth are holding onto that deer‘s neck 24. Only if the Musee d‘Orsay is open when we visit Paris __________ . A. where Odilon Redon‘s Caliban is on display B. can we actually see Paul Cezanne‘s famous painting Apples and Oranges C. wouldn‘t it be lovely to see Edgar Degas‘ work L’Absinthe D. is an absolutely wonderful place to visit in the springtime 25. __________ that she couldn‘t use it to ease the pain of her sunburn. A. The washcloth that had been soaking all night in vinegar smelled so bad B. The lotion had long ago passed its expiration date C. Aloe is one of the best known naturally occurring remedies D. She had made far too many ice cubes once again 5 1. Having sealed up the last of the boxes, __________ . 66 A. Melissa has never used a moving company before B. Ricky was ready for the movers to collect his things C. they were stacked by the loading dock for the workmen D. no more tape or packing materials were required 2. ____ if he hadn‘t been told that keeping his job depended on him going to it. A. Mike would never have attended the conference B. Cecil really shouldn‘t be working so many overtime hours C. Phil was apparently never informed that there was going to be a meeting D. Jerome was the last person in the office to learn 3. It was such a windy day __________ . A. as soon as we noticed an army of kites gathering in the sky B. whose temperature has been steadily dropping all day C. if only Jimmy had tied his hat under his chin D. that all our laundry blew off the clothesline and onto the grass 4. __________ Renee grabbed the edge of the wall and pulled herself over. A. However she plans to escape from the jail cell B. Jumping as high into the air as she possibly could C. By the time the thief got close enough to her D. As soon as she has finished painting the whole thing 5. Only if we plant tomatoes in the garden this spring __________ . A. I‘d like to take some to my aunt and uncle in Birmingham B. were you able to buy a completely organic variety or not C. we won‘t be setting up a stall at the weekend market in town D. will we be able to eat fresh ones in our salads this summer 6. The paramedic, __________ , could tell by the look on the woman‘s face that she was frightened. A. who had just started working for the hospital B. which had been fitted with brand-new equipment C. where everyone around them was nervous D. whom he was afraid of laughing at 7. Of all the great English-language poets of the 20th century, __________ . 67 A. much of Bob Dylan‘s best work dates from the mid-1960s B. E.E. Cummings is best known for his odd usage of typographic elements C. the work of Robert Frost is deeper than you might think D. the spontaneous style of Jack Kerouac‘s work proved influential 8. __________ , Paula‘s advisor tried to discourage her from researching it. A. After getting the best marks in the school B. Whenever she chose a topic for her thesis C. Even after she has officially started writing it D. As soon as she‘d handed in her final exam 9. __________ , because his editorial was missing from the paper today. A. While the others were busy laying out the page designs B. The editor has had a lot of work to do lately C. Correcting the mistakes in each edition of the paper takes time D. The writer must not have turned in his column in time 10. __________ , the lonelier Travis began to feel. A. The more people moved out of the neighbourhood B. Most of his friends left town a long time ago C. So hard did he try to be more sociable D. If only there were someone to talk to 11. The fashion designer asked the model __________ . A. are you as tall as your CV claims B. how long have you been working for this agency C. that he had always known what to do in life D. if he was uncomfortable in the suit he was wearing 12. Planning to buy a house someday, __________ . A. the mortgage system may turn out to be a disaster B. Cynthia saved as much of her salary as possible C. which requires lots of careful thought D. it is not easy to decide what to study at university 13. __________ Mark knew it was going to be a bad day. A. Even though his father has suffered a stroke 68 B. Whenever he locks the doors on his car C. The moment he spilled coffee onto his new pants at breakfast D. By the time he finally wakes up 14. 1 was so excited about having had the chance to shake Shakira‘s hand __________ . A. than I‘d ever done before in my life B. as she is only 1.57 metres tall C. that I went and told all my friends D. which she‘d taught herself to do 15. __________ , Michael refuses to watch The English Patient with me. A. Though I‘ve seen it many times already B. However hard I try to persuade him C. Unless it won a number of awards D. Wherever we might go tonight 16. __________ nor could my business partner speak the language at all. A. I did not understand any Arabic B. We did not encounter any trouble C. Apart from speaking his own language D. I had just started studying Chinese 17. If the baker doesn‘t go to work at 4 o‘clock in the morning __________ . A. he had to be there even earlier to unlock the doors for a delivery B. I was planning to have some scrambled eggs this morning instead C. none of my favourite doughnuts were available D. the shop won‘t be able to open in time for the first customers 18. __________ than she noticed that it had a strange smell in it. A. Scarcely had she opened the window B. As soon as Pauline opened her purse to look inside C. No sooner had Daisy got into her car D. After Jeane had stepped across the open sewer grate 19. __________ , it seems as if you‘ve had a change of heart in the last few months. A. Considering that you never used to watch horror films B. When you decided that open heart surgery was necessary 69 C. We should all try to be more open-minded about this D. While exercising daily can be quite healthy 20. My father left the US Army __________ . A. enough of his unit managed to survive the battle B. finished the time he was scheduled to serve C. as though he had enjoyed being a radio technician there D. just before the Vietnam War started getting worse 21. One of the goals of the cellist Steven Isserlis is __________ . A. while he was trying to borrow an excellent De Munck Stradivarius cello B. being born to a fairly wealthy family in London C. when he wrote two children‘s books in 2001 and 2006 D. to get more people to appreciate Robert Schumann‘s later works 22. Getting all of his film developed the moment he returned __________ . A. without stopping to worry about unpacking his stuff B. whether or not he could actually afford so many pictures C. helped him to remember details of his holiday a lot better D. since he couldn‘t wait to see how they turned out 23. Because we‘re going to come back from Romania by bus, __________ . A. the journey would have lasted several days B. it‘s about 1,500 kilometres from here C. if only the train were more comfortable D. we only need to get a one-way plane ticket 24. She was showing a priceless ancient Chinese mirror to a TV audience __________ . A. while it was estimated to be worth over $1 million B. which has been dated back to the Warring States Period C. whose owner is the mirror collector Chen Fengjiu D. when it slipped from her hands and smashed on the floor 25. __________ , I wouldn‘t be having so many problems in this hotel. A. As long as we agree to pay for the room by credit card B. Had I paid more attention in my French class at school C. If I manage to understand what the receptionist is saying 70 D. No matter how bad the service is in hotels back home 6 1. __________ why she had fallen for one of Fletcher‘s lies again. A. If only Theresa had bothered to listen to my warnings B. Giulia was confused by what he had been saying C. Kristina spent the whole week trying to figure out D. My sister is such a wonderfully trusting person 2. The Philippines is the only large nation in Southeast Asia __________ . A. to have been colonized by the West before developing a civilization B. that it has territorial disputes with China, Malaysia, and Brunei C. where it was brought by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi in 1565 D. though its capital, Manila, is home to over 10 million people 3. __________ that it‘s got very quiet here. A. The moment the four of us stepped into the library B. So many people have moved out of the building recently C. As if nobody were even home at the time D. Such a quiet night in the village of Sandwich 4. __________ , but I can‘t decide which. A. So far, I have put neither eggs nor sugar B. I‘m going to have either some chocolate or some cake C. Not only is this apple pie rather delicious D. Of the two pieces of cake sitting on the table 5. While this car is fairly new and very economical to use, __________ . A. it‘s probably too small for a large family like ours B. I wish I‘d learned to drive when I was 16 C. I‘ll buy it as long as the bank gives me a loan D. the owner had already sold it the week before 6. __________ , neither of these novelists was a man. A. Though Henry James based two of his famous early works around young female characters B. Despite the fact that both George Sand and George Eliot used a male first name 71 C. While Charlotte Bronte, Elizabeth Gaskell, and Harriet Beecher Stowe were all 19th- century writers D. Due to the popularity of Jane Austen and Virginia Woolf among female readers 7. As soon as we finally got home to Cairo __________ . A. the population of the city is approximately 11.1 million B. we had been driving along Route 65 for several hours C. we felt delighted to be back in the United States D. it took such a terribly long time for us to get there 8. __________ to learn that ―plague‖ had only one syllable, while ―ague‖ had two. A. When Voltaire started studying English, he was unhappy B. On the ―Fun With Words‖ website, it was discussed C. For those who want to pronounce English properly in order D. Just like the relationship between ―shrugged‖ and ―rugged‖ 9. Whoever is chosen to replace Ronaldo on the team __________ . A. while I had been expecting Gokhan to be selected B. due to his being banned till the end of the season C. is unlikely to be as good a goal scorer as him D. because they‘ve been in last place for weeks now 10. Unless Gordon tells me what he really wants __________ . A. he‘s always been such a stubborn person B. I‘m just going to buy him a sweater for his birthday C. I would have been able to look in his diary D. I wonder if it was that Serdar Ortac CD 11. The more mild sunny days occur in midwinter, __________ . A. the fewer people we were able to see there B. the easier it gets to realize that the climate is changing C. that‘s to be expected in countries close to the equator D. such as those that have been happening more and more often 12. __________ not being seen on poorly lit roads. A. People wearing dark clothing are in danger of B. Even when you‘re careful, there‘s always a chance 72 C. Some drivers collide with pedestrians who D. A few motorcycle riders don‘t seem to care 13. In my opinion, Thomas Hobbes‘ Leviathan is too difficult a book __________ . A. an abridged modern English ―translation‖ of which exists B. being written around the time of the English Civil War C. if I hadn‘t purchased my copy of it on the Internet D. to be understood on just the first reading 14. From here, not only is the metro the fastest way to the bus station, __________. A. or it may be the shuttle bus that gets really crowded B. but it‘s also the one that will save you the most money C. however far away it may appear to be D. as it doesn‘t have to deal with traffic jams and such 15. __________ , it is useful to know what you want out of life. A. In order to have a successful career B. While finding a job wasn‘t so hard C. However carefully you had planned D. By the time you finally graduated 16. No matter how much he fancies it, __________ . A. Stephen has always bought cotton candy from that shop B. the colour of this shirt perfectly matches his eyes C. Jimmy got a rash after eating a lot of pistachio nuts D. my father cannot cat chocolate due to his diabetes 17. __________ , I didn‘t realty get a chance to explore the place much. A. However long I decide to stay in Nepal B. As I only stayed in Bangkok for two days on business C. Should I go to Bozcaada this summer D. Although my elder brother had been born in West Brooklyn 18. Even though George and Philip are both afraid of closed spaces __________ . A. it was a challenge to get them to enter the elevator B. it was obvious that they didn‘t want to do such a difficult task C. they volunteered for the cave exploration trip 73 D. which explains why they have both been sweating a lot 19. It wasn‘t until some evidence against him was found __________ . A. that the identity of the suspect was made public B. during the investigation the police have been doing C. as the man had been released without a trial D. and soon afterwards a young boy was arrested 20. __________ , but, on the contrary, it was me who did most of the talking. A. I was invited to make the opening speech B. My friends thought I didn‘t say a word during the whole meeting C. My family sometimes gets fed up with my constant talking D. We all got equally involved in the heated political debate 21. Considering the holiday will be a relatively short one this year, __________ . A. we haven‘t done much sightseeing B. I‘m just going to pop out and get some pie for dessert C. we should visit just one place rather than roaming around D. I wonder how long it has actually been 22. Martin says no one is willing to hire him, __________ . A. before he received his degree B. as he hasn‘t done his military service yet C. whatever he says should not be believed D. despite his lack of qualifications 23. __________ the epidemic may spread uncontrollably all over the world. A. Since there have been great developments in the treatment of HIV B. Due to widespread efforts to curb the disease C. Unless countries take successful measures against bird flu D. Providing that scientists have understood birds‘ migration routes 24. __________ , Melissa tripped and dropped all the books she was carrying. A. Whereas she was an enthusiastic reader B. Walking carefully past the baby‘s room C. Provided she has caught the school bus D. In case she‘s late getting to the library 74 25. __________ which has never been solved. A. Agatha Christie wrote a great number of murder mysteries B. The disappearance of Jimmy Moffa on 30 July 1975 is a mystery C. Much of the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle is easily explained D. No one really knows what happened to Francois Villon 7 1. The pumpernickel bread at the corner bakery was too expensive __________ . A. as it tastes wonderful if you put cheese on it B. than the sesame seed kind I brought home instead C. to buy with the change I had in my pocket D. for the bakery across the street didn‘t sell that kind 2. The herb called turmeric is said __________ . A. having long been used for relief of stomach problems B. to help relieve the pain associated with arthritis C. as well as being used in certain kinds of sunblock D. to grow it in a warm to hot climate is best 3. __________ the entire crowd erupted in cheers. A. The moment the singer got onto the stage B. While the concert itself was quite good C. Just before the guitarist plays the first chord D. Because the concert hall‘s roof was collapsing onto them 4. The first mate asked the captain of the boat __________ . A. how dangerous could the storm be B. where the life jackets will be put C. if he should radio for assistance D. how much food was there for the crew 5. We had to advance slowly through the forest __________. A. because we had never even left the camp B. as the fog made it hard to see where we were going C. as soon as we finally stop to have some food D. when we would like to go slowly to appreciate the scenery 75 6. When going on an excursion, __________ . A. students usually feel happy and excited B. the venue was carefully chosen C. your parents should have given consent D. you must have encountered many exciting things there 7. Even if the plane lands safely on the runway, __________ . A. the pilot doesn‘t know why it happened B. it looks as if it is a 747 or a 777 C. the damage will still be significant D. all of the passengers were panicking 8. Walking slowly by the seaside, __________ . A. Tricia‘s towel was blown away by the strong winds B. be careful not to get it too wet C. Sara stopped occasionally in order to sigh D. it was the best beach in the area 9. __________ to prove he was over 18 when he tried to buy a bottle of alcohol. A. Recently, a British supermarket asked a man in his eighties B. According to Russian law, any young person has C. Without a serious attempt to cut down on underage drinking D. Until the man who was dying of thirst attempted 10. __________ so that she wouldn‘t have to pay full price for each game. A. Louise has always been a big baseball fan B. Eileen was eager to buy season tickets C. Sharon cried when she saw the ticket prices on the Internet D. Monica didn‘t have enough money left in her account 11. __________ , no matter who is driving. A. Agatha‘s always afraid to be in a car B. That Porsche used to be in very fine condition C. Clide had already fastened his seatbelt D. A lot of drivers pay no attention to the rules of the road 12. Gordon pressed the mute button on the remote control __________ . 76 A. by the time the screaming started B. while the song he hates is playing C. as soon as the commercials came on D. once the sports news has begun 13. __________, more than half get them solely for decoration. A. As white is the paint colour the largest number of people choose to purchase B. Some stamp collectors go to great lengths to find the rarest stamps C. Though most British book buyers spend over £4,000 on books in their lifetime D. The fact that nearly all rich people buy paintings to hang in their homes 14. Having played a prisoner in a popular TV series, __________ . A. the character of Charles Westmoreland was based on an actual person B. many fans voted for Wentworth Miller in the Teen Choice Awards C. they have offered Amaury Nolasco a role in the film The Benchwarmers D. Lane Garrison may soon go to jail in real life 15. __________ during the whole time I was in the shower. A. I could hear my sister and father arguing in the kitchen B. The water to our apartment is cut off C. I saw a brief flash of lightning through the bathroom window D. The temperature of the water keeps on getting colder 16. The insurance policy that Jean has taken out __________. A. covers her in other countries as well as this one B. after looking at various agencies‘ policies C. in order to feel less concerned if her car is stolen D. that doesn‘t apply if she is injured in a war zone 17. Unless you are familiar with much of Western and Eastern literature, __________. A. you should have attended a better college B. they are important for understanding different cultures C. you can begin reading immediately D. you won‘t understand all the references in The Waste Land 18. __________ for anybody passing by in the street below to see. A. Turn on the light after you‘ve drawn the curtains 77 B. The writing on the sign you‘ve put up is too faint C. The flowers outside of your window aren‘t very big D. The view from our twelfth story flat isn‘t good enough 19. Have the two managers decided on __________ since the match was rained out? A. when the game was postponed for over a week B. whether there ought to be a rematch or not C. to hold the game on the first Saturday in March D. how much money should the winner receive 20. __________ who died abroad in Switzerland. A. Robert Musil was one of several modernist writers B. Many films have been made from Patricia Highsmith‘s novels C. Georges Simenon could write eighty pages a day D. The Polish writer and director Alexander Ramati 21. __________ and ancient Greek with the other. A. The western half of southern Europe primarily speaks various Romance languages B. US president James Garfield could simultaneously write Latin with one hand C. The Rosetta Stone contains two very different Egyptian scripts D. In the first millennium BC, the Phoenician language was spoken on parts of Cyprus 22. After looking directly in front of her to remain focused, __________ . A. the gymnast flipped off of the end of the balance beam B. people find themselves distracted by too many things C. and becoming as concentrated as she possibly could D. the bus driver has just crashed into the vehicle in front 23. __________ the trains were all running on schedule. A. Despite the extremely bad weather B. Owing to a serious accident on the line C. As the strike had stopped all departures D. Whenever Mr. Pitts is driving the car 24. The cheerleaders knew they wouldn‘t have won the competition __________ . A. as soon as they got to summer camp B. because of how keen they were to win 78 C. even if they‘d practised a lot more D. after the captain broke her leg one day 25. __________ which my grandparents planted when they moved here. A. The family who sold the land fifty years ago B. In the backyard you can see the lavender C. There was very little vegetation in the vicinity D. On the lawn stood an old shed and a few rusty tools 8 1. It certainly wasn‘t very kind of that man __________ . A. whom he never did anything very nice for B. staring at everybody in such a nasty way C. not going to argue about the ticket price D. to refuse to give his seat to that pregnant woman 2. Some parents are so overprotective __________ . A. just like someone else whom I know B. as those who they seek to defend from enemies C. that they end up hindering their children‘s creativity D. than the ones who consider themselves liberal 3. If humans had the ability to travel through time, __________ . A. I won‘t have gone anywhere by the time I‘m sixty B. many new adventures will be waiting for us when we get there C. science is still unable to explain it to us D. we could go back and give ourselves advice for the future 4. __________ , yet, surprisingly, it hadn‘t melted. A. My mother had promised to get some butter B. The snowman‘s been sitting in the sun all day C. Global warming is seriously affecting the climate D. The ice cream had been sitting out on the counter 5, As long as you‘re going to Paris, __________ . A. you seem to have left your umbrella at the Louvre B. designer stores have been crowding the Champs-Elysees for years 79