MOSCOW UNIVERSITY TOURO

ESL Department Final Examination

Effective Reading and Writing (E.007.2)

Moscow, 2000
 Part I (Grammar and Structure).

Directions: Choose the answer which best completes each sentence.

1. I wasn’t sure whether I _____________________________ to the right apartment

because there was no name on the door.
a. came b. had come c. has come d. got come

2. He feels bad about this failure now, but he _____________________over it very soon.
a. is going to get b. has got c. got d. will get

3. Marion bought a used car a couple of months ago. It has given her nothing but trouble
ever since. She wished she _______________________________ it.
a. hadn’t bought b. shouldn’t buy
c. didn’t buy d. hasn’t bought

4. Have you discussed __________________ your major with your academic adviser
yet?
a. change b. to change c. changing d. changed

5. Mr. Jespersen has been working at the power company for ten years. He
____________________ his job very much.
a. likes b. like c. has liked d. is liking

6. ______ a board meeting yesterday afternoon, but you decided not to attend.
That was a mistake.
a. It was b. There was c. Was there d. It was there

7. A newspaper contains a variety of articles to appeal to the different interests of

_______________ readers.
a. it’s b. its c. their d. her
8. If one of the participants in a conversation wonders _________________________, no
real communication has taken place.
a. what said other person b. what the other person said
c. what did the other person said d. what was the other person saying

9. The President ___________________ by most of the radical politicians in the country.

a. mistrusted b. was mistrusting c. had mistrusted d. was mistrusted

10. ______________ I last spoke to you, I have had a lot of trouble with my new TV
set.
a. When b. Since c. For d. While

11. The project you’ve handed in for inspection is similar __________________ the
one we had last week.
a. from b. as c. to d. like

12. Computers that once took up entire room are now _______________________ to
put on desktops and into wristwatches.
a. small enough b. as small as c. such small d. so small

13. A mortgage enables a person ______________________ property without paying

for it at once; thus more people are able _____________________ owing a house.
a. buy/ enjoy b. to buy/ to enjoy
c. to buy/ enjoying d. buying/ enjoying

14. _____________________________________________________________ he
would have come to class on Monday.
a. If Mike is able to write his research project
b. If Mike could write his research project
c. If Mike had been able to write his research project
d. Would Mike be able to write his research project
15. Some doctors say it is essential that old people ___________________________
the amount of daily salt intake.
a. reduced b. be reduced c. will reduce d. reduce

16. Our boss, Mr. Halt __________________ for this company since his graduation.
He retired the previous month.
a. has worked b. had worked c. worked d. has been working

17. The President’s aide would not _____________________ confirm the story
________________ deny it.
a. neither/ or b. neither/ nor c. either/ or d. either/ nor

18. The salary of a bus driver is much higher _____________________.

a. in comparison with the salary of a teacher b. than a teacher
c. than that of a teacher d. to compare as a teacher

19. Farmers look forward to _______________________________ every summer.

a. participating in the country fairs b. participate in the country fairs
c. be participating in the country fairs d. have participated in the country fairs

20. A computer is usually chosen because of its simplicity of operation and ease of
maintenance ___________________ its capacity to store information.
a. the same as b. the same c. as well as d. as well

21. Neptune is an extremely cold planet, and _____________________.

a. so does Uranus b. so has Uranus c. so is Uranus d. Uranus so

22. The crime rate has continued to rise in American cities despite efforts on both the
government and private citizens to curb ___________.
a. them b. him c. its d. it
23. The artistic medium of clay is ______________ that images have been found near
the remains of fires from the last Ice Age.
a. so old b. such an old c. oldest d. old

24. Unlike most Europeans, many Americans _____________________ a bowl of

cereal for breakfast every day.
a. used to eating b. are used to eat c. are used to eating d. use to eat

25. The FDA was set up in 1940 __________________ that maintain standards for the
sale of food and drugs.
a. to enforce the laws b. to enforcing laws
c. enforcing laws d. enforced the laws

26. Research in the work place reveals that people work for many reasons
___________.
a. money beside b. money besides c. beside money d. besides money

27. The Supreme Court does not hear a case unless __________________, except
those involving foreign ambassadors.
a. a trial b. already tried
c. it already trying d. it has already been tried

28. Lobbyists who represent special interest groups get

___________________________ that benefits their groups.
a. Congress to pass the legislation
b. the legislation to pass by Congress
c. Congress passed the legislation
d. the legislation that Congress passing

29. If the eucalyptus tree __________ to become extinct, the koala bear _______ also
die.
a. was/would b. were/would c. is/would d. were/will
30. There are three kinds of solar eclipses: one is total, another is annular, and
___________________.
a. the another is partial b. the partial is other
c. other is partial d. the other is partial

Part II (Vocabulary).

Directions: Choose the answer that best explains the underlined word or expression in
the sentence.

1. I was asked to submit my report to the office on Tuesday at the latest.

a. not later than b. much earlier c. before Tuesday d. after Tuesday

2. My grades last year were fairly good, but I think I can do better.
a. quite b. very c. too d. hardly

3. How are we going to implement the decision?

a. change b. plan c. carry out d. touch

4. Business has slumped during the past year.

a. increased b. changed c. decreased d. stopped

5. The teacher tries to treat all the students fairly.

a. carefully b. badly c. justly d. effectively

6. They lost money as a consequence of bad investments.

a. result b. danger c. profit d. pleasure

7. Mr. Adams wants a promotion badly, so he is planning to study marketing.

a. managing b. storing c. selling d. buying and selling
8. They say there are usually over a hundred applicants for every position, many of
whom are highly qualified.
a. workers b. jobseekers c. graduates d. students

9. People can usually adjust to a different lifestyle if necessary, but it seems to be more
difficult for some people than for other.
a. admit b. get used to c. arrange d. get familiar

10. Most storekeepers know that if they do not discount all of the ski equipment before
spring, they will not be able to sell it.
a. discard b. dispose of c. reduce the price of d. clear away

11. You would be finished by now if you hadn’t procrastinated.

a. admitted b. postponed c. got used to d. complained

12. What is the value of this antique piece of furniture? It is $3000.

a. worth b. size c. color d. money

13. Were you aware that there has been a decline in the use of public transportation?
a. threat b. decrease c. limit d. rise

14. When you get through with this assignment, I would like you to make up a list of all
the supplies you need.
a. get in b. finish c. make up d. do

15. If this word does not belong here, why don’t you take it out?
a. bring b. reduce c. remove d. rewrite

16. I’ve been trying to call you for hours, but I haven’t been able to reach you. I know
I’ve had a hectic afternoon.
a. unusual b. great c. boring d. busy
17. I’m going to the hospital to play the guitar for the children. It’s voluntary. I want to.
It makes me happy.
a. temporary b. obligatory c. promising d. free-will

18. The house is just right, and its convenient location is a real bonus.
a. drawback b. pleasure c. profit d. advantage

19. Social security is deducted from our wages.

a. subtracted b. included c. added d. divided

20. I pay my insurance premiums on the 5th of the month.

a. profits b. taxes c. payments d. grants

21. We have decided to comply with your recommendation.

a. revise b. ignore c. follow d. contradict

22. I can give you a vague estimate of the cost.

a. not clear b. different c. certain d. new

23. Wearing a tie was compulsory in his office.

a. optional b. wrong c. required d. public

24. Practically every man can say that there are some people around him who have
affected his life.
a. made better b. made effective c. changed d. influenced

25. Although McDonald’s has been criticized, it has also received a lot of praise.
a. profit b. value c. prize d. compliment.
 Part III (Reading Comprehension).

Directions: Read the following two passages and mark the most appropriate answer to
each question after the text.

Reading passage N 1.
When you are being interviewed for a job, remember that it’s normal for many
people to be nervous, particularly in such a stress-producing situation. There are plenty of
jobs, indeed most, where the interviewer expects the applicant to be a little bit nervous.
Although it can help to dry a damp forehead or sweaty hands just before meeting the
5 interviewer, don’t bee too concerned about whether or not your nervousness shows in
other ways. Experienced interviewers won’t pay attention to most physical signs of
nervousness. The only interviewees who call attention to their nervousness are those who
keep making nervous movements with their hands or who make other similar movements
with their bodies.
10 Remember that interviewers talk to people in order to hire, not because they enjoy
embarrassing uneasy applicants. One way to overcome an anxious feeling, or “butterflies
in the stomach”, is to remember that interviewers want to hire people who have something
to offer the company. If interviewers think you will fit into their organization, you will be
the one who they want to hire. It’s almost as if you are interviewing them to see if they are
15 good enough for you.
 1. The passage suggests that a job interview is ___________________________.
a. often a stressful situation
b. always an enjoyable experience
c. usually boring for the interviewee
d. an experience where it is abnormal to be worried

2. In the passage, the expression “butterflies in the stomach” means ______________.

a. going from one place to another like a butterfly
b. dressing in an elaborate way and looking like a brightly colored butterfly
c. a nervous feeling in the stomach
d. being overweight and having a big stomach

3. According to the passage, the outward sign of nervousness that most attracts the
attention of interviewers is __________________.
a. wearing blue jeans b. speaking too quickly
c. nervous hand movements d. an upset stomach

4. The interviewer is someone who _________________________.

a. is looking for a job b. seeks facts from applicants
c. has already hired you d. is always trying to confuse applicants

5. The author of this passage suggests that overcoming nervousness is a matter of _____.
a. drying your forehead and hands before entering the interview
b. taking several tranquilizers before entering the interview
c. being dramatic and aggressive
d. realizing that the interviewer may be as eager to hire you as you are to get the job.

Reading passage N 2.
Rachel had one ambition: to do something important and exceptional with her life.
She wanted to help humanity and make a difference in the world. First, she tried to
become rich so that she could donate generous amounts of money to charity. Wanting to
make money quickly, she went to the races and gambled on all the long shots, but she lost
5 all the bets she made. Then she decided that rather than give money so that others would
 make changes, she would try to help people directly. She took courses in group therapy
and counseling and tried to help others deal with their emotional problems. However, she
was unable to cope with the stress and had to give up. Afterwards, Rachel tried saving
animals from extinction. She even started her own organization, but soon realized that
10 many active groups already existed.
Anyone with common sense would have quit by now, but Rachel carried on.
People described her as a ridiculously over-ambitious young woman. Yet, all she
sincerely desired was to do something significant with her life. Rachel fell in love just
before her 30th birthday. Although, it wasn’t the first time, Rachel was afraid that it would
15 be the last and so she decided to get married. Not realizing that this could be her great
contribution to the world, she gave her all to having a family. Rachel took great pride in
her 2 children and raising them successfully became her main ambition.
Four years after Rachel died, her elder child became a doctor – not only a doctor,
but a specialist and a surgeon. He published several papers on heart transplants and
20 became well-known and respected in his field. Rachel’s daughter was a bronze medal at
the Olympics and had a successful career in sports. She went on to become a
representative for an organization which aided victims of drug abuse and was considered
to be a real hero, looked up to by many.
Rachel had done what she’d set out to do.
1. Rachel’s ambition was to:
a. become famous b. have a family c. help herself d. help humanity

2. Why did Rachel try to become rich?

a. so that she could gamble instead of working
b. so she could give the money away to charity
c. so that she wouldn’t have to work
d. because she liked money.

3. Which word in the text means “deal successfully with a situation”?

a. compromised b. counseling c. cope d. grateful

4. Rachel got married because she didn’t want to break a man’s heart and because she
was afraid that:
a. she wouldn’t fall in love again b. she would never find work
c. people would think her exceptional d. she was getting too ambitious

5. Which of the following didn’t Rachel try to do?

a. ease emotional pain b. help animals
c. win money for charity d. become a doctor

6. The main message of this article is that we aren’t always aware of the contributions
that we make.
a. True b. False

7. Rachel’s children had careers in:

a. publishing and sports b. medicine and sports
c. education and medicine d. counseling and sales

8. Who was looked up to by many?

 a. Rachel b. Rachel’s husband
c. Rachel’s son d. Rachel’s daughter.

Part I (Grammar and Structure).

Directions: Choose the answer, which best completes each sentence.

1. The current constitutional problem is ___________by the top legal minds in the country.
a. studying b. being studying c. been studied d. being studied

2. I can’t see___________with my new glasses.

a. nothing b. something c. anything d. all

3. I’m trying to find a ____________________ apartment for rent.

a. furnishing b. furniture c. furnished d. furnish

4. She was surprised_________________.

a. how simple was this problem c. how was this problem simple
b. how this problem was simple d. how simple this problem was

5. There was very____light in the room, but we noticed ______pictures on the wall.
a. few\a few b. little\a few c. a little\few d. little\a little

6. Mr.Johnson ______________arrive on time.

a. may not b. maybe not c. not may d. will may not

7. I am ____________ in reading Russian novels.

a. interested b. interesting c. interest d. interests

8. The audience got ____________ when the speaker started his report. The students sat
______________ at their desks.
a. quiet/quietly b. quietly/quiet c. quiet/quiet d. quietly/quietly
9. Before Mr.Jones_________president of a big company, he________an
electrician in a small provincial town.
a. became/was c. became/had been
b. had become/had been d. has become/was

10. I know two men. The_________names are Alan Burns and Joe Lee.
a. men b. mens’ c. mens d. men’s

11. Who______in this office? Our partners______.

a. does work/do b. works/work c. work/are d. works/do

12. I had to ask them____________in the other room.

a. did not smoke b. not smoke c. smoked not d. not to smoke

13. __________________ a meeting yesterday afternoon, but you decided not to attend. That
was a mistake.
a. It was b. There was c. Was there d. It was there

14. Alex’s bags are almost ready for this trip. He _____________ for Canada
later this afternoon..
a. leave b. left c. has left d. is leaving

15. Sonny _____________ to Isabel last Sunday.

a. marries b. was married c. married d. is married

16. One of Shaw’s _______________ “Pygmalion”, was the story that formed the basis for the
musical play “My Fair Lady”.
a. greatest work c. greatest works
b. the greatest work d. the greatest works

17. John worked 12 hours today. He _____________be tired.

a.can b. has to c. must d. would

18. Why did Beth ask you_________a bicycle?

 a. that you had b. do you have c. if you had d. did you have

19. If water ___________ to 212oF ________________________ as steam.

a. is heated/it will boil and escape c. heated/it is boiling and escaping
b. heats/it boil and escape d. heat/it would boil and escape.

20. May I speak to Dr.Paine, please? I’m sorry, he _______________a patient at the moment.
a. has been seeing b. is seeing c. sees d. was seeing

21. Ann _________ on Oak Street, but she doesn’t anymore.

a.used to lived b. used to live c. used live d. used lived

22. Which sections of the assignment________you________able to do by yourself ?

a. was not b. were not c. did not d. could not

23. It doesn’t matter how _____ advice we give him: he still does exactly what he wants.
a. many b. a lot of c. much d. plenty of

24. I think Mr.Wells_______________his lunch already and __________a nap.

a. had/was taking c. had/is taking
b. has had/is taking d. has been having/takes

25. Some workers do their jobs______than others.

a. more serious b. most serious c. as seriously d. more seriously

26. Football teams don’t play in the Super Bowl Championship ____________ either the
National or the American Conference.
a. unless they win c. but they win
b. unless they will win d. but to have won

27. You have to take two science courses next term, ________________ you?
a. have b. haven’t c. don’t d. do

28. Are you going to suggest_____________by train or not?

a. to travel b. travel c. travelling d. to travelling
29. How do you like your new school? Tell me________.
a. who in your class is c. who your class is in
b. who is in your class d. your class who is in
30.All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very proud of________.
a. himself b. oneself c. themselves d. yourselves
Part II (Vocabulary).
Directions: Choose the answer that best explains the underlined word or expression in
the sentence.

1. In some countries prices are not fixed and you are expected to bargain.
a. to haggle b. to argue c. to cheat d. to spend much

2. Money to complete the building was running out.

a. finishing b. missing c. throwing away d. earning

3. She’s especially fond of Peter, and I don’t know why.

a. congratulates b. loves c. needs d. hates

4. The company has recently acquired a new office building.

a. sold b. purchased c. built d. redecorated

5. You have altered since I last saw you.

a. improved b. remained c. grown up d. changed

6. When entering, he heard the familiar voices of his friends.

a. known b. loud c. quiet d. angry

7. All our attempts to help him failed.

a.were repeated c. were successful
b. were unsuccessful d. were corrected
8. There’s very little resemblance between them.
a. coolness b. admiration c. love d. likeness

9. The salesman behind the counter gave him an amiable smile as he handed him his package.
a.apologetic b. friendly c. careless d. generous

10. We couldn’t afford to buy a new rug.

a. have money b. have place c. have luck d. have work

11. Many policemen in this town have recently become unemployed.

a. popular b. old c. jobless d. important

12. You can buy a hot dog from a street vendor.

a. a supermarket b. a mall c. a food corner d. a seller

13. Delta airflights are very popular because the service is high quality.
a. inexpensive b. typical c. safe d. perfect

14. He earns a lot by writing stories.

a. gets tired b. gets mail c. gets money d. gets a job

15. He didn’t realize he was wrong.

a. object b. understand c. agree d. expect

16. He has had few occasions to speak French.

a. friends b. books c. teachers d. chances

17. He tried many times to pass the examination, and in the end he succeeded.
a. at last b. soon c. fortunately d. hardly

18. I haven’t heard from him since he phoned

a. got help b. got news c. got money d. got gifts

19. If you’re late again, you’ll be dismissed.

a. hired b. paid c. fired d. specialized
20. Where do the two roads join?
a. separate b. repair c. build d. meet

21.The idea exists only in the minds of poets.

a. is real b. is brilliant c. is vague d. is fixed

22. Did you notice where I put my dictionary?

a. see b. hear c. remember d. care
23. He confessed that he had robbed the bank.
a. dreamed about b. admitted c. was successful d. was sorry

24. Matt asked me to lend him some money. However, I refused because he will never repay me.
a. said no b. said yes c. wrote a check d. didn’t answer

25. Mrs. Jones avoids driving in midtown Manhattan.

a. enjoys b. looks forward to c. practices d. stays away from

26. That hotel provides good meals.

a. serves b. participates c. books d. costs

27.We must produce more food and import less.

a. manufacture b. sell c. buy d. export

28. His statement turned out to be false.

a. repeated b. worried c. happened d. tried

29. If we are concerned about our environment we shouldn’t use detergents to wash our clothes.
a. interested b. intolerable c. worried d. excited

30. Ann is a very bright student. She will make a good lawyer.
a. do b. become c. meet d. turn into
 Part I (Grammar and Structure).
Directions: Choose the answer which best completes each sentence.

1. The phone __________constantly since Jack ________his candidacy for president this
morning.
a. had been ringing/announced c. had rung/had announced
b. has been ringing/announced d. rung/had announced

2. The current constitutional problem is ___________by the top legal minds in the country.
a. studying b. being studying c. been studied d. being studied

3. She was surprised_________________.

a. how simple was this problem c. how was this problem simple
b. how this problem was simple d. how simple this problem was

4.__________________ a meeting yesterday afternoon, but you decided not to attend. That was
a mistake.
a. It was b. There was c. Was there d. It was there

5. Which sections of the assignment________you________able to do by yourself ?

a. was not b. were not c. did not d. could not

6. I had to ask them____________in the other room.

a. did not smoke b. not smoke c. smoked not d. not to smoke

7. Alex’s bags are almost ready for this trip. He _____________ for Canada
later this afternoon.
a. leave b. left c. has left d. is leaving

8. Where is Jane? She __________________.

a. in her room studying c. is in her room studying
b. studies in her room d. has in her room studied

9. Are you going to suggest_____________by train or not?

a. to travel b. travel c. travelling d. to travelling
10. We___________more than the normal amount of snow so far this winter.
a. had b. had had c. have had d. were having

11. The train arrived _____Victoria Station______time.

a. to\at b. at\on c. in\in d. to\on

12. Mr.Johnson ______________arrive on time.

a. may not b. maybe not c. not may d. will may not

13. My friend ____________ to work as a reporter in Nigeria some time ago.

a. was used b. uses c. had used d. used

14. The audience got ____________ when the speaker started his report. The students sat
______________ at their desks.
a. quiet/quietly b. quietly/quiet c. quiet/quiet d. quietly/quietly

15. It doesn’t matter how _____ advice we give him: he still does exactly what he wants.
a. many b. a lot of c. much d. plenty of

16. Football teams don’t play in the Super Bowl Championship ____________ either the
National or the American Conference.
a. unless they win c. but they win
b. unless they will win d. but to have won

17. My dog is___________dog in the whole world.

a. lazier b. lazy c. the laziest d. the most laziest

18. Tina likes______________on the weekend.

a. to shopping b. shop c. to go shopping d. to go to shopping

19. How do you like your new school? Tell me________.

a. who in your class is c. who your class is in
b. who is in your class d. your class who is in
20. All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very
proud of________.
a. himself b. oneself c. themselves d. yourselves

21. She was unhappy because___________of her friends sent her birthday cards.
a. a few b. a little c. few d. little

22. I wasn’t sure whether I________to the right apartment, as there was no name on the door.
a. came b. had come c. has come d. was coming

23. Why did Beth ask you_________a bicycle?

a. that you had b. do you have c. if you had d. did you have

24. What time_______________tomorrow?

a. the train leaves c. will the train leaving
b. is the train leaving d. does the train leave

25. If water ___________ to 212oF ________________________ as steam.

a. is heated/it will boil and escape c. heated/it is boiling and escaping
b. heats/it boil and escape d. heat/it would boil and escape.

26. I have___________taken American history, but I haven’t taken psychology________.

a. never/already b. already/yet c. since/even d. always/ever

27. He asked us whether we _________help him the following day.

a. can b. may c. would be able to d. must

28. You have to take two science courses next term, ________________ you?
a. have b. haven’t c. don’t d. do

29. Is it true_________the law says there is no smoking in restaurants in this city?

a. that what b. what c. if d. that

30. Which of the books is ________? All the books are _________.
a. yours\my b. your\mine c. yours\mine d. your\my
 Part I (Grammar and Structure).
Directions: Choose the answer, which best completes each sentence.

1.The phone __________constantly since Jack ________his candidacy for president this
morning.
a. had been ringing/announced c. had rung/had announced
b. has been ringing/announced d. rung/had announced

2She was surprised_________________.

a. how simple was this problem c. how was this problem simple
b. how this problem was simple d. how simple this problem was

3. I know you feel bad now, Tommy, but try to put it out of your mind. By the time
you’re an adult, you_____________all about it.
a. forget b. will be forgetting c. will have forgotten d. forgot

4. I am ____________ in reading Russian novels.

a. interested b. interesting c. interest d. interests

5. I had to ask them____________in the other room.

a. did not smoke b. not smoke c. smoked not d. not to smoke

3. __________________ a meeting yesterday afternoon, but you decided not to attend. That
was a mistake.
a. It was b. There was c. Was there d. It was there

4. Alex’s bags are almost ready for this trip. He _____________ for Canada
later this afternoon.
a. leave b. left c. has left d. is leaving

8. Sonny _____________ to Isabel last Sunday.

a. marries b. was married c. married d. is married
5. Jane___________at home until she____________.
a. will stay/feels herself good c. stays/feel badly
b. will stay/feels well d. stayed/is feeling better
6. For three days we______________the living room, and we still ___________.
a. have to paint/haven’t finished c. have been painting/haven’t finished
b. were painting/don’t finish d. are painting/didn’t finish

7. I have___________taken American history, but I haven’t taken psychology________.

a. never/already b. already/yet c. since/even d. always/ever

8. Where is Jane? She __________________.

a. in her room studying c. is in her room studying
b. studies in her room d. has in her room studied

13. We___________more than the normal amount of snow so far this winter.
a. had b. had had c. have had d. were having

9. My friend ____________ to work as a reporter in Nigeria some time ago.

a. was used b. uses c. had used d. used

10. Before Mr.Jones_________president of a big company, he________an

electrician in a small provincial town.
a. became/was c. became/had been
b. had become/had been d. has become/was

11. While John_________the house, his wife_________cookies.

a. cleaned\maked c. cleans\made
b. was cleaning\was making d. cleaned\is making

12. That lawyer will be there,_________?

a. will he b. isn’t he c. won’t he d. not he

13. What time_______________tomorrow?

a. the train leaves c. will the train leaving
b. is the train leaving d. does the train leave

14. __________ I last spoke to you, I have had a lot of trouble with my new TV set.
a. When b. Since c. For d. While
15. It doesn’t matter how _____ advice we give him: he still does exactly what he wants.
a. many b. a lot of c. much d. plenty of

21. I think Mr.Wells_______________his lunch already and __________a nap.

a. had/was taking c. had/is taking
b. has had/is taking d. has been having/takes

16. Football teams don’t play in the Super Bowl Championship ____________ either the
National or the American Conference.
a. unless they win c. but they win
b. unless they will win d. but to have won

17. You have to take two science courses next term, ________________ you?
b. have b. haven’t c. don’t d. do

18. Jane’s eyes burned and her shoulders ached. She _________at the computer for 5
straight hours.
e. is sitting b. was sitting c. has been sitting d. had been sitting

19. Johnny______________the paper when I__________him.

a. was reading/was interrupting c. was reading/interrupted
b. read/ interrupted d. read/ was interrupting

20. May I speak to Dr.Paine, please? I’m sorry, he _______________a patient at the moment.
a. has been seeing b. is seeing c. sees d. was seeing

21. How do you like your new school? Tell me________.

a. who in your class is c. who your class is in
b. who is in your class d. your class who is in

22. All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very
proud of________.
a. himself b. oneself c. themselves d. yourselves
23. I wasn’t sure whether I________to the right apartment, as there was no name on the door.
a. came b. had come c. has come d. was coming

24. Why did Beth ask you_________a bicycle?

a. that you had b. do you have c. if you had d. did you have

Part I (Grammar and Structure).

Directions: Choose the answer which best completes each sentence.

30. Jack is sitting at his desk. He’s reading his chemistry text because he has a test tomorrow.
He_________________.
a. could study b. should be studying c. will study d. must be studying

31. Of all the cities in Texas, _________________________________.

a. that San Antonio is probably the most picturesque.
b. San Antonio is probably the most picturesque
c. probably San Antonio the most picturesque
d. the most picturesque probably that San Antonio

32. Ann is tired: she _____all day and she ________________.

a. had worked\ hadn’t finished still c. worked\ hasn’t finished already
b. has been working\ hasn’t finished yet d. has worked\ didn’t finish almost

33. Whenever my parents went out in the evening, I___________the job of taking care of my
younger brother.
a. would get b. should get c. must have gotten d. had better get

5. The train arrived _____Victoria Station______time.

a. to\at b. at\on c. in\in d. to\on

34. If one of the participants in a conversation wonders _________________________, no real

communication has taken place.
a. what said other person c. what the other person said
b. what did the other person said d. what was the other person saying
35. “Why didn’t you answer the door bell?” “ I ___________ asleep”.
a. should have been b. must have been c. was to be d. had to be

36. Bill has twice ___________friends as Ellen.

a. more b. as much c. as many d. most

37. Did you enjoy the picnic? It was okay, but I’d rather_____________to a movie.
a. go b. be going c. have gone d. went

10. This time next summer, Peter _________ for his university examinations.
a. will sit b. will have been sitting c. will be sitting d. is sitting

9. He asked us whether we _________help him the following day.

a. can b. may c. would be able to d. must

10. In his autobiography, The Education of Henry Adams, Adams attempted to show that his
generation _______________________________________.
a. did not know how to live in a technological society
b. did not know living in a technological society
c. was not knowing how live in a technological society
d. had not known living in a technological society

11. A computer is usually chosen because of its simplicity of operation and ease of maintenance
___________________ its capacity to store information.
a. the same as b. the same c. as well as d. as well

12. - I locked myself out of my apartment didn’t know what to do.

- You__________your roommate.
a. could have called b. would have called c. may have called d. must have called

13. Is it true_________the law says there is no smoking in restaurants in this city?

a. that what b. what c. if d. that

14. I’d like to find out what ______________ at 7 p.m. yesterday.

 a. did you do b. you did c. you were doing d. were you doing

15. Marge walked away from the discussion. Otherwise, she_________something she would
regret later.
a. will say b. said c. might say d. might have said

16. One of Shaw’s _______________ “Pygmalion”, was the story that formed the basis for the
musical play “My Fair Lady”.
a. greatest work b. greatest works c. the greatest work d. the greatest works

19. Somebody ________my pen! – I wonder why ____________at me?

a. broke\ are you looking c. had broken\ has you looked
b. has broken\ you look d. has broken\ you are looking

38. The general public ______________ a large number of computers now, because prices are
beginning to decrease.
a. must buy b. must have bought c. must be buying d. must buying

21. Which of the books is ________? All the books are _________.
a. yours\ my b. your\ mine c. yours\ mine d. your\ my

22. What did the students say ________? _ To go to the lecture.

a. they want b. they wanted c. did the want d. were wanting

21. Lee has a new car. He ____________it for a very good price.
a. buys b. had to buy c. would buy d. was able to buy

24. This happened _____us _____a cold winter night ______December.

a. with\on\in b. to\in\of c. for\at\on d. to\on\in

25. Sue studies__________than her sister.

a. as good b. the best c. more good d. better

26. Mr.Johnson ______________arrive on time.

a. may not b. maybe not c. not may d. will may not
27. Don’t come after 6 p.m. We ___________ by the time you____________.
a. will be leaving\ have come c. will have left\ come
b. have left\ came d. leave\ will come

28. John worked 12 hours today. He _____________be tired.

a. can b. has to c. must d. would

39. The team is proud of each of ______ players.

a. it b. it’s c. its d. their

40. I suggested ___________to the zoo.

a. to go b. go c. should go d. going

Part II (Vocabulary).
Directions: Choose the answer that best explains the underlined word or expression in the
sentence.

1. Katy was determined to prove she could start a business when she was just fourteen.
a. stop b. buy c. find d. launch

2. The partnership has an advantage over the sole proprietorship in managerial ability.
a. experience b. damage c. motivation d. skill

3. There’s sure to be a fuss when they find the window’s broken.

a. inconvenience b. publicity c. excitement d. exhibition

4. The individual shareholders pay personal income taxes on their dividends.

a. smth that must be paid b. capital c. profits from stocks d. loans

5. The company has recently acquired a new office building.

a. sold b. purchased c. built d. redecorated

6. If headaches only occur at nights, lack of fresh air and oxygen is often the cause.
 a. hurt b. happen c. leave d. result

7. He has freedom to make his own decisions, but he bears sole responsibility for errors when
he makes a wrong choice.
a. profits b. doesn’t have freedom c. takes all the blame d. loses
8. The ability to borrow money is greater in a partnership because the personal property of the
partners can be used to set a loan.
a. raise b. lend c. issue d. sell

9. His responsibility for debts can be greater than his investment in the business.
a. partnership b. profits c. assets d. capital

10. There’s very little resemblance between them.

a. coolness b. admiration c. care d. likeness

11. The articles of co-partnership explain how the partnership is started and how it should be
dissolved.
a. initiated b. sold c. ended d. regulated

12. Increasingly more businesses are being started by people who have opted to leave big
corporations and put their experience and know-how to work for themselves.
a. responsibility b. expertise c. challenge d. benefits

13. I felt that I hadn’t been treated fairly.

a. honestly b. expectantly c. dreadfully d. magnificently

14. His personal assets can be used to settle the debts.

a. things he owns besides his business c. failure
b. profits d. things of value to a business

15. In addition to the benefits of running a sole proprietorship, there are also some unfavorable
aspects.
a. requirements b. satisfaction c. fringes d. disadvantages
16. I can give you a rough estimate of the cost.
a. not clear b. different c. certain d. obvious

17. In the event of bankruptcy the assets of a limited company may not cover the liabilities.
a. debts b. regulations c. dividends d. investment

18. No one can match Holden when it comes to winning the argument.
a. sue b. satisfy c. compete with d. stop

19. I wasn’t satisfied with our treatment at the hotel, so I’ll complain to the proprietor.
a. waiter b. customer c. tenant d. owner

20. Businesses provide both goods and services. Examples of goods are physical products which
customers purchase to take home. An example of a service business would be____________.
a. an oil company b. a store c. a bank d. a factory

41. The joint owners owe all the liabilities and pay personal income taxes on their part of
the profits.
a. partners b. managers c. friends d. shareholdrs

22. I took it for granted that you would want to see the play, so I bought you a ticket.
a. hesitated c. accepted as normal
b. doubted d. wondered

23.In the case of business failure the responsibility of the corporation for its debts is
limited.
a. success b. bankruptcy c. innovation d. agreement

24.Large companies require more capital than a single entrepreneur could supply. The
ownership of the company is therefore divided into shares of stock. In order to___________
a. rise its future c. sell stock
b. bring together land and labor d. produce goods

25. Just as I was leaving the house, it occurred to me that I had forgotten my keys.
 a. disappointed b. perplexed c. astonished d. struck

25. As a separate unit a corporation can own property apart from the individual
stockholders.
a. entity b. store c. fund d. institution

26. The owner of a business takes a risk. He hopes that his business will be successful,
but there is a chance that he may________
a. manage and direct activities c. make a profit
b. offer new services and products d. suffer a loss

28. John has admitted breaking the window.

a. confesses b. remembered c. denied d. forgot

29.A creditor is a person to whom the business owes money. Which of the following is
most likely to be a creditor ?
a. an entrepreneur b. an employee c. a banker d. a factory

30. She wasn’t suitable for the job and left after 3 months.
a. used to b. right c. asked d. popular
Part I (Grammar and Structure).
Directions: Choose the answer, which best completes each sentence.

1. Do you have an excuse________late to class two days in a row?

a. for to be b. for being c. to be d. being

42. I got to the airline ticket counter only _____________ that the plane was already fully
booked.
a. to tell b. to be told c. to be telling d. told

43. I’m trying to find a ____________________ apartment for rent.

a. furnishing b. furniture c. furnished d. furnish
44. The current constitutional problem is ___________by the top legal minds in the
country.
a. studying b. being studying c. been studied d. being studied

45. She was surprised_________________.

a. how simple was this problem c. how was this problem simple
b. how this problem was simple d. how simple this problem was

6. Would you mind ___________ the TV down, Tom? It’s too loud.
a. to turn b. turned c. turning d. turn

7. Mr.Johnson ______________arrive on time.

a. may not b. maybe not c. not may d. will may not

8. I am ____________ in reading Russian novels.

a. interested b. interesting c. interest d. interests

9. The joke was so funny. I couldn’t help___________.

a. laughed b. to laugh c. laughing d. laughter

10. I had to ask them____________in the other room.

a. did not smoke b. not smoke c. smoked not d. not to smoke

46. __________________ a meeting yesterday afternoon, but you decided not to attend.
That was a mistake.
a. It was b. There was c. Was there d. It was there

47. Alex’s bags are almost ready for this trip. He _____________ for Canada
later this afternoon..
a. leave b. left c. has left d. is leaving

13. Sonny _____________ to Isabel last Sunday.

 a. marries b. was married c. married d. is married

48. One of Shaw’s _______________ “Pygmalion”, was the story that formed the basis
for the musical play “My Fair Lady”.
a. greatest work c. greatest works
b. the greatest work d. the greatest works

49. John worked 12 hours today. He _____________be tired.

a.can b. has to c. must d. would

16. We___________more than the normal amount of snow so far this winter.
a. had b. had had c. have had d. were having

17. Irina’s watch __________________.

a. needs fixed b. needs to be fixed c. needs to fix d. needs fixes

50. If water ___________ to 212oF ________________________ as steam.

a. is heated/it will boil and escape c. heated/it is boiling and escaping
b. heats/it boil and escape d. heat/it would boil and escape.
51. Where is Jane? She __________________.
a. in her room studying c. is in her room studying
b. studies in her room d. has in her room studied

52. After her famous husband’s death Eleanor Roosevelt kept ________ for peace.
a. working b. work c. the working d. to work

53. Before Mr.Jones_________president of a big company, he________an

electrician in a small provincial town.
a. became/was c. became/had been
b. had become/had been d. has become/was

54. Which sections of the assignment________you________able to do by yourself ?

 a. was not b. were not c. did not d. could not

55. That lawyer will be there,_________?

a. will he b. isn’t he c. won’t he d. not he

56. The audience got ____________ when the speaker started his report. The students sat
______________ at their desks.
a. quiet/quietly b. quietly/quiet c. quiet/quiet d. quietly/quietly

57. It doesn’t matter how _____ advice we give him: he still does exactly what he wants.
a. many b. a lot of c. much d. plenty of

26. I think Mr.Wells_______________his lunch already and __________a nap.

a. had/was taking c. had/is taking
b. has had/is taking d. has been having/takes

27.Unlike most Europeans, many Americans _____________________ a bowl of cereal

for breakfast every day.
a. used to eating b. are used to eat c. are used to eating d. use to eat
58. Football teams don’t play in the Super Bowl Championship ____________ either the
National or the American Conference.
a. unless they win c. but they win
b. unless they will win d. but to have won

59. You have to take two science courses next term, ________________ you?
c. have b. haven’t c. don’t d. do

30. Are you going to suggest_____________by train or not?

a. to travel b. travel c. travelling d. to travelling

31.How do you like your new school? Tell me________.

a. who in your class is c. who your class is in
 b. who is in your class d. your class who is in

32.All of the athletes who took part in the international games should be very
proud of________.
a. himself b. oneself c. themselves d. yourselves

60. Some workers do their jobs______than others.

a. more serious b. most serious c. as seriously d. more seriously

61. I called a plumber________the kitchen sink.

a. for repairing b. for to repair c. to repair d. to be repaired

62. Why did Beth ask you_________a bicycle?

a. that you had b. do you have c. if you had d. did you have
Part III (Reading Comprehension).
Directions: Read the following two passages and mark the most appropriate answer to each

question after the text.

Reading passage N 1.
If you have been searching for a vacation combining fitness, nutrition, and
relaxation, then you may want to make plans to visit the Holiday Health Resort &
Spa. This resort, which is located in the scenic Rocky Mountains of Colorado, is
known for its unique approach to health and fitness.
5 The resort’s owner, Natalie Le Monde, explains that her establishment’s
outstanding reputation was earned after many years of proven success and guest
satisfaction. “Not only does a guest leave us with a healthier body, but also with a
more positive self-image. We teach that being healthy is a way of life, not simply
a new diet or exercise program”.
10 On a typical morning at the resort, guests wake up to a delicious breakfast
buffet. Throughout the day, they are encouraged to drink plenty of mineral water.
Resort nutritionist Paul Graham explains, “All our food is made from
natural ingredients. Our guests are constantly complimenting us on the flavor of
our food. They can hardly believe it is all dietic. Many of our guests are
15 overweight and should have learned to follow a sensible diet years ago. Together
with a psychologist, I teach these people how to control their appetite for food.”
Throughout the day guests are involved in exercise programs. “We have a
very talented group of fitness coaches,” explains Ms. Le Monde. “Guests can
choose from a large variety of sports, including weight lifting and gymnastics.”
20 This is what Gillian Lang, who has been a guest at the resort, had to say:
“When I arrived at Holiday Health Resort & Spa, I was completely out of shape. I
would never have believed that I would be capable of improving the way I looked.
If I hadn’t stayed here, I would never have had the incentive to do it all on my
own. My life has been completely turned around. Wherever I go, people tell me
25 how fabulous I look. As a result of my visit, I now believe in myself. It has really
made all the difference.”
1. What’s the best name for this article?
a. “A Unique Approach to Health and Fitness”
b. “The Rocky Mountains of Colorado”
c. “How to Control Your Appetite”
d. “New Ways to Exercise”

2. Which sentence is true about Gillian Lang?

a. She believed she could change the way she looked
b. She was in great shape when she arrived at the spa
c. She still hopes that one day she’ll turn her life around
d. She had not believed she could change the way she looked
3. Which sentence isn’t true about the Holiday Health Resort & Spa?
a. Guests complain about the flavor of the food
b. It’s known for its special approach to fitness
c. It has an outstanding reputation
d. The coaches are talented

4. Guests at the resort only get a delicious buffet breakfast once in a while.
a. True b. False

5. Which word in the article means the same as “one-of-a-kind”?

a. sensible b. unique c. natural d. talented

6. Which word in the article means “reason to do something”?

a. program b. approach c. success d. incentive

7. What is “it” in “They can hardly believe it is all dietic?”

a. the compliments b. the food
c. the natural ingredients d. the food’s flavor

8. Why are many guests overweight?

a. because they haven’t eaten sensibly for many years
b. because they always eat too much
c. because they need to see a psychologist
d. because they are fat

9. What was the result of the Holiday Health Resort and Spa’s many years of success and
guest satisfaction?
a. a good reputation b. good health
c. belief in oneself d. appetite control

10. Which of these is NOT something that you can get at Holiday Health Resort and Spa?
a. relaxation b. medicine d. dietic food c. gymnastics
Reading passage N 2.
Many wedding customs have been popular since ancient times. For example,
more than 2,000 years ago, Roman brides wore veils during their wedding
ceremonies. Bridal veils became popular in Great Britain and in North America
during the late 1700’s.
5 The custom of giving a wedding ring may also date back to the ancient
Romans. Roundness represented eternity in Roman times, and the presentation of
round wedding rings probably symbolized the idea that a man and a woman would be
united forever. Wearing the wedding ring on the ring finger of the left hand is another
old custom. People once thought that a vein or nerve ran directly from this finger to
10 the heart.
An old superstition says that a bride can ensure good luck by wearing
“something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue.” Another
superstition is that it is bad luck for a bride and groom to see each other before the
wedding ceremony on the day of their marriage.
 1. Wedding customs mentioned in the above passage include
a. the giving of wedding rings c. the father of the bride giving the bride away
b. standing under a wedding canopy d. a bridal shower

2. According to this passage, bridal veils became popular in both Great Britain and
North America
a. two thousand years ago c. in the 1700’s
b. in the twentieth century d. in the seventeenth century

3. The third paragraph suggests that superstitions

a. always bring good luck c. are evil
b. are silly d. last for a long time

4. According to the passage, the ancient Romans believed that

a. wedding rings had to be made of silver
b. round wedding rings symbolized the eternal unity of man and woman
c. without wedding rings people couldn’t get married
d. wedding rings were too expensive to use

5. The word ensure in paragraph 3 means

a. .to borrow something c. to make something certain to happen
b. to make something unsure d. to reassure someone.
Part III (Reading Comprehension).

Directions: Read the following two passages and mark the most appropriate answer to
each question after the text.

Reading passage N 1.
When you are being interviewed for a job, remember that it’s normal for many
people to be nervous, particularly in such a stress-producing situation. There are plenty of
jobs, indeed most, where the interviewer expects the applicant to be a little bit nervous.
Although it can help to dry a damp forehead or sweaty hands just before meeting the
5 interviewer, don’t bee too concerned about whether or not your nervousness shows in
other ways. Experienced interviewers won’t pay attention to most physical signs of
nervousness. The only interviewees who call attention to their nervousness are those who
keep making nervous movements with their hands or who make other similar movements
with their bodies.
10 Remember that interviewers talk to people in order to hire, not because they enjoy
embarrassing uneasy applicants. One way to overcome an anxious feeling, or “butterflies
in the stomach”, is to remember that interviewers want to hire people who have something
to offer the company. If interviewers think you will fit into their organization, you will be
the one who they want to hire. It’s almost as if you are interviewing them to see if they are
15 good enough for you.
 6. The passage suggests that a job interview is ___________________________.
e. often a stressful situation
f. always an enjoyable experience
g. usually boring for the interviewee
h. an experience where it is abnormal to be worried

7. In the passage, the expression “butterflies in the stomach” means ______________.

e. going from one place to another like a butterfly
f. dressing in an elaborate way and looking like a brightly colored butterfly
g. a nervous feeling in the stomach
h. being overweight and having a big stomach

8. According to the passage, the outward sign of nervousness that most attracts the
attention of interviewers is __________________.
a. wearing blue jeans b. speaking too quickly
c. nervous hand movements d. an upset stomach

9. The interviewer is someone who _________________________.

a. is looking for a job b. seeks facts from applicants
c. has already hired you d. is always trying to confuse applicants

10. The author of this passage suggests that overcoming nervousness is a matter of _____.
a. drying your forehead and hands before entering the interview
b. taking several tranquilizers before entering the interview
c. being dramatic and aggressive
d. realizing that the interviewer may be as eager to hire you as you are to get the job.

Reading passage N 2.
Rachel had one ambition: to do something important and exceptional with her life.
She wanted to help humanity and make a difference in the world. First, she tried to
become rich so that she could donate generous amounts of money to charity. Wanting to
make money quickly, she went to the races and gambled on all the long shots, but she lost
5 all the bets she made. Then she decided that rather than give money so that others would
 make changes, she would try to help people directly. She took courses in group therapy
and counseling and tried to help others deal with their emotional problems. However, she
was unable to cope with the stress and had to give up. Afterwards, Rachel tried saving
animals from extinction. She even started her own organization, but soon realized that
10 many active groups already existed.
Anyone with common sense would have quit by now, but Rachel carried on.
People described her as a ridiculously over-ambitious young woman. Yet, all she
sincerely desired was to do something significant with her life. Rachel fell in love just
before her 30th birthday. Although, it wasn’t the first time, Rachel was afraid that it would
15 be the last and so she decided to get married. Not realizing that this could be her great
contribution to the world, she gave her all to having a family. Rachel took great pride in
her 2 children and raising them successfully became her main ambition.
Four years after Rachel died, her elder child became a doctor – not only a doctor,
but a specialist and a surgeon. He published several papers on heart transplants and
20 became well-known and respected in his field. Rachel’s daughter was a bronze medal at
the Olympics and had a successful career in sports. She went on to become a
representative for an organization which aided victims of drug abuse and was considered
to be a real hero, looked up to by many.
Rachel had done what she’d set out to do.
9. Rachel’s ambition was to:
a. become famous b. have a family c. help herself d. help humanity

10. Why did Rachel try to become rich?

e. so that she could gamble instead of working
f. so she could give the money away to charity
g. so that she wouldn’t have to work
h. because she liked money.

11. Which word in the text means “deal successfully with a situation”?
a. compromised b. counseling c. cope d. grateful

12. Rachel got married because she didn’t want to break a man’s heart and because she
was afraid that:
a. she wouldn’t fall in love again b. she would never find work
c. people would think her exceptional d. she was getting too ambitious

13. Which of the following didn’t Rachel try to do?

a. ease emotional pain b. help animals
c. win money for charity d. become a doctor

14. The main message of this article is that we aren’t always aware of the contributions
that we make.
a. True b. False

15. Rachel’s children had careers in:

a. publishing and sports b. medicine and sports
c. education and medicine d. counseling and sales

16. Who was looked up to by many?

 a. Rachel b. Rachel’s husband
c. Rachel’s son d. Rachel’s daughter.

Part I (Grammar and Structure).

Directions: Choose the answer, which best completes each sentence.
1. This room is not____________that one on the first floor.
a. so comfortable as c. more comfortable as
b. most comfortable than d. as comfortably as

2. The phone ______constantly since Jack _______his candidacy for president this morning.
a. had been ringing/announced c. had rung/had announced
b. has been ringing/announced d. rung/had announced

3. My dog is___________dog in the whole world.

a. lazier b. lazy c. the laziest d. the most laziest

4. He asked us whether we _________help him the following day.

a. can b. may c. would be able to d. must

17. She was surprised_________________.

a. how simple was this problem c. how was this problem simple
b. how this problem was simple d. how simple this problem was

18. I know you feel bad now, Tommy, but try to put it out of your mind. By the time
you’re an adult, you_____________all about it.
a. forget b. will be forgetting c. will have forgotten d. forgot

19. I had to ask them____________in the other room.

a. did not smoke b. not smoke c. smoked not d. not to smoke

17. I think your English vocabulary is_____much too small.

a. yet b. already c. still d. anymore
18. Alex’s bags are almost ready for this trip. He ___________for Canada later this afternoon.
a. leave b. left c. has left d. is leaving

19. For three days we______________the living room, and we still ___________.
a. have to paint/haven’t finished c. have been painting/haven’t finished
b. were painting/don’t finish d. are painting/didn’t finish

23. Before Mr.Jones_________president of a big company, he________an electrician in a small

provincial town.
a. became/was c. became/had been
b. had become/had been d. has become/was

24. I____________the cooking at home.

a. don’t hardly ever do c. hardly ever do
b. hardly ever don’t do d. do hardly ever

25. We___________more than the normal amount of snow so far this winter.
a. had b. had had c. have had d. were having

26. Why did Beth ask you_________a bicycle?

a. that you had b. do you have c. if you had d. did you have

27. Jane’s eyes burned and her shoulders ached. She ____at the computer for 5 straight hours.
f. is sitting b. was sitting c. has been sitting d. had been sitting

28. I have___________taken American history, but I haven’t taken psychology________.

a. never/already b. already/yet c. since/even d. always/ever

29. Next week when there_____a full moon, the ocean tides________higher.
a. is being/is c. is/will be
b. will be/will be d. will have been/has been

30. I wasn’t sure whether I________to the right apartment, as there was no name on the door.
a. came b. had come c. has come d. was coming
6. Jane___________at home until she____________.
a. will stay/feels herself good c. stays/feel badly
b. will stay/feels well d. stayed/is feeling better

7. Lee has a new car. He______________buy it for a very good price.

a. had to b. must c. was able to d. should

3. I have recently met a friend of __________.

a. her b. hers c. she d. him

20. Our new telephone-answering machine doesn’t operate___________our old one.

a. as quiet as b. quietly than c. as quietly as d. most quietest

21. _______________he gets,___________.

a. The richer/the more friends he has c. Richer/more he has friends
b. More rich/ more friends has he d. The richer/ the more he has friends

22. My friend ____________ to work as a reporter in Nigeria some time ago.

a. was used b. uses c. had used d. used

23. I accidentally broke the _________by stepping on it. I apologized to him.

a. little boys’ toy b. little boy toy c. little boys toy d. little boy’s toy

24. Why is it that my children behave________at other people’s houses than at home?
a. more polite b. most politely c. politest d. more politely

25. It doesn’t matter how________advice we give him; he still does exactly what he wants.
a. many b. a lot of c. much d. few
26. Although he felt very__________, he smiled__________.
a. angrily/happily b. angry/happy c. angrily/happy d. angry/happily

27. I went out without________money.

a. many b. some c. any d. a few

26. Who lives__________from the school?

a. the farther b. the most far c. the farthest d. more far

27. Tina likes______________on the weekend.

a. to shopping b. shop c. to go shopping d. to go to shopping

30.My dog is___________dog in the whole world.

a. lazier b. lazy c. the laziest d. the most laziest

Part I (Grammar and Structure).

Directions: Choose the answer which best completes each sentence.

1. Jack is sitting at his desk. He’s reading his chemistry text because he has a test tomorrow.
He_________________.
a. could study b. should be studying c. will study d. must be studying

2. Ann is tired: she _____all day and she ________________.

a. had worked\ hadn’t finished still c. worked\ hasn’t finished already
b. has been working\ hasn’t finished yet d. has worked\ didn’t finish almost

3. If one of the participants in a conversation wonders _________________________, no real

communication has taken place.
a. what said other person c. what the other person said
b. what did the other person said d. what was the other person saying

4. “Why didn’t you answer the door bell?” “ I ___________ asleep”.

 a. should have been b. must have been c. was to be d. had to be

5. Bill has twice ___________friends as Ellen.

a. more b. as much c. as many d. most

6. This time next summer, Peter _________ for his university examinations.
a. will sit b. will have been sitting c. will be sitting d. is sitting

7. __________ friends are not______________.

a. Her/my b. Her/mine c. Hers/mine d. Hers/mines

8. Is it true_________the law says there is no smoking in restaurants in this city?

a. that what b. what c. if d. that

9. - I locked myself out of my apartment didn’t know what to do.

- You__________your roommate.
a. could have called b. would have called c. may have called d. must have called
10. I’d like to find out what ______________ at 7 p.m. yesterday.
a. did you do b. you did c. you were doing d. were you doing

11. One of Shaw’s _______________ “Pygmalion”, was the story that formed the basis for the
musical play “My Fair Lady”.
a. greatest work b. greatest works c. the greatest work d. the greatest works

12. Somebody ________my pen! – I wonder why ____________at me?

a. broke\ are you looking c. had broken\ has you looked
b. has broken\ you look d. has broken\ you are looking

13.You have to take two science courses next term, ________________ you?
d. have b. haven’t c. don’t d. do

14. . What did the students say ________? _ To go to the lecture.

a. they want b. they wanted c. did the want d. were wanting

15. Lee has a new car. He ____________it for a very good price.
 a. buys b. had to buy c. would buy d. was able to buy

16. This happened _____us _____a cold winter night ______December.

a. with\on\in b. to\in\of c. for\at\on d. to\on\in

17. Sue studies__________than her sister.

a. as good b. the best c. more good d. better

18. . Mr.Johnson ______________arrive on time.

a. may not b. maybe not c. not may d. will may not

8. Don’t come after 6 p.m. We ___________ by the time you____________.

a. will be leaving\ have come c. will have left\ come
b. have left\ came d. leave\ will come

9. The team is proud of each of ______ players.

a. it b. it’s c. its d. their

10. Jack made me__________him next week.

a. to promise to call c. to promise calling
b. promise to call d. promise calling

11. I’m trying to find a ____________________ apartment for rent.

a. furnishing b. furniture c. furnished d. furnish

12. I can’t see___________with my new glasses.

a. nothing b. something c. anything d. all

24. Sonny _____________ to Isabel last Sunday.

a. marries b. was married c. married d. is married

25. None of them has ever heard John ________________ to the manager.
a. to talk b. talk c. talked d. was talking
26. There was very____light in the room, but we noticed ______pictures on the wall.
a. few\a few b. little\a few c. a little\few d. little\a little

27. If water ___________ to 212oF ________________________ as steam.

a. is heated/it will boil and escape c. heated/it is boiling and escaping
b. heats/it boil and escape d. heat/it would boil and escape

28.“Can’t we do something about the situation?”

“Something______________right now”
a. is doing b. is being done c. has been doing d. is done

29. Excuse me, but there is something about ____________immediately.

a. that I must speak to you c. I must speak to you
b. which I must speak to you d. must I speak to you

30. Ann _________ on Oak Street, but she doesn’t anymore.

a.used to lived b. used to live c. used live d. used lived

31. The audience got ____________ when the speaker started his report. The students sat
______________ at their desks.
a. quiet/quietly b. quietly/quiet c. quiet/quiet d. quietly/quietly

32. I think Mr.Wells_______________his lunch already and __________a nap.

a. had/was taking c. had/is taking
b. has had/is taking d. has been having/takes

33. Football teams don’t play in the Super Bowl Championship _________either the National or
the American Conference.
a. unless they win c. but they win
b. unless they will win d. but to have won

34. How do you like your new school? Tell me________.

a. who in your class is c. who your class is in
b. who is in your class d. your class who is in
35. Monet is one of the most popular French impressionist painters. His paintings
___________masterpieces.
a. are considering b. are considered c. had considered d. considered