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English Test 1 I.Choose the best answer for each question and then write it in the column Answers from 1 to 10 Answers 1.. Choose the underlined word with diferent sound and then wri

English Test 1

I.Choose the best answer for each question and then write it in the column Answers ( from 1 to 10 )

Answers

1 We have been informed that _ animals at the zoo are starving to death 1

a most of b most all c almost the d most of the 2

2 _ he speaks ! 3

a How fluently b What fluently c How fluent d What fluent 4

3 He directed that no one _ eat before sunset 5

a must b should c would d could 6

4 Travelling by air is not cheap _ is it intersting 7

a Either b Neither c And d Also 8

5 She asked for _ these apples 9

a some more b any more c some more of d any more of 10

6 Tony speak French very well a is able b can to c can be able to d can 7 Wait _: I’m finishing the letter a a minute b one minute c the minute d minute 8 “ When did you go to work?” “ – As soon as they came in, we _ to work” a went b were going c had gone d go 9 The made by the ancient Greeks decorated a pottery / was beautiful b pottery / was beautifully c potteries / were beautiful d potteries / were beautifully 10 I know you won’t mind sitting by Peter ? a do I b don’t I c will you d won’t you II Choose the underlined word with diferent sound and then write it in the column Answers ( from 11 to 15) Answers 11 a chooses b houses c rises d horses 11

12 a dishonour b historic c honesty d rhythm 12

13 a permission b decision c leisure d measure 13

14 a trustworthy b theory c theses d width 14

15 a infamous b fame c stranger d danger 15

III Give the correct form of word given and then write it in the column Answers ( from 16 to 25 ) Answers 16 If you want to stay , you should take plenty of exercise ( HEALTH ) 16

17 The _ has caused many so – called man – made disasters ( FOREST ) 17

18 We all think what a _ player Pele is ( SKILL ) 18

19 The young girl’s fine performance was completely ( EXPECT) 19

20 The key to success is _: you have to believe in yourself ( CONFIDE ) 20

21 It was _ of you to criticize him in front of his friends ( SENSE ) 21

22 The boss disregarded him as he’s always making _ suggestions ( HELP ) 22

23 The boy was violent and his parents found him ( MANAGE ) 23

24 The talks were We didn’t reach agreement on anything ( PRODUCE ) 24

25 Watching the animals come to drink was totally _ ( ABSORB ) 25

IV Find a suitable word in each sentence and then write it in the column Answers ( from 26 to 35 ) Answers Many people (26) _ serious sickness when travelling by road, sea or air 26 31

It is usually (27) by the balance mechanism of the car Most children 27 32

grow out of car sickness It is important to distract the (28) who is suffering 28 33

You should try not to mention the possibility of being sick It’s a good idea to 29 34

(29) _ lots of games, toys and books on the journey (30) sure the 30 35

children can see out of the windows and remember to keep the window open slightly (31) _ air helps Stop the car frequently and (32) the children walk about There are several anti – sickness (33) _ but I wouldn’t advise you to use them (34) _ consulting your doctor When taking a child out in a motor car you should (35) _ not to mention the possibility of being sick

V Read the passage carefully and write the answers ( from 36 to 40 )

The search for alternative sources of energy has led in various directions Many communities are burning

garbage and other biological waste products to produce electricity Converting waste products to gases or oil is also an efficient way to dispose of waste Experimental work is being done to derive synthetic fuels from coal, oil shale and coal tars But to date, that process has proven expensive Other experiments are under way to

harness power with giant windmills Geothermal, heat from the earth, is also being tested Some experts expect utility companies to revive hydroelectric power derived from streams and rivers Fifty years ago hydroelectric power provided one third of the electricity used in the United States, but today it supplies only four percent The oceans are another potential source of energy Scientists are studying ways to convert the energy of ocean

currents, tides and waves to electricity Experiments are also underway to make use of temperature differences

in ocean water to produce energy

36 What is the best title of the passage ?

37 What was provided one third of the electricity in the United States fifty years ago

38 What could be best replaced the phrases “ geothermal power” in the passage?

39 Name three alternative sources of energy mentioned in the passage ?

40 What is the impracticability of using coal, oil shale and coal tar as sources of energy due to ?

VI Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given without changing their meaning ( from 41 to 50 )

41 Would you mind not smoking in here ?

I’d rather

42 It is your duty to obey him

You are

43 “ You’d better go to the doctor if you’ve got a pain in your back, Ann!”, Henry said

Henry suggested

44 This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted

I have never

45 I wasn’t in my office yesterday, so you must have spoken to my assistant

I wasn’t in my office yesterday, so it

46 The film star wore dark glasses so that no one would recognize him

The film star avoided

47 I felt that it had been a mistake to write the letter

I regretted

48 “ If I were you, I would not come here today”, she said to me

She said that

49 Peter is a better mechanic than jim

Jim

50 The tea was so bad that we couldn’t drink it

It

VII Use the given words to write a complete sentence Words can be changed or added but not omitted

51 If / you / invite / someone’s house / America / dinner / you / bring / gift / bunch / flowers / box / chocolates

52 If / give / your host / wrap gift / he or she / open / front / you

53 Open / present / front / gift – giver / consider / polite

54 show / the host / excited / receive / gift / want / show / appreciation / you / immediately

55 Even if / not like / he or she / tell / “ white lie” / say / how much / like / gift / prevent / guests / feel bad

56 If / host / ask / you / arrive / particular time / should not / arrive / on time

57 This / because / host / not ready

58 As / guest / you / want / ask / host or hostess / there / you / can do / help / the kitchen

59 In / cases / gesture / important / than / actually / help

60 You / may / want/ take / friends / out / dinner / the end / your stay/ but / it / not / expect / you / do so