Clinton's train

Clinton's hands rested on the power-handle of the electric train, press­ing it down. If he (to lift) them, the "Dead Man's Handle" (to rise) and (to stop) the train: stop it suddenly. Clinton never yet (to hear) of a driver who had died at his post, but the handle (to save) the train if such a thing ever happened.

Through the window in front his cool eyes watched the lines racing towards him; green signals (to rush) nearer and passed. He looked at the finger on the instrument below the window. It (to point) to 68.

Clinton usually (to travel) at sixty-eight miles an hour on this part of the line. Further along he (to reduce) the speed to fifty-five, and later increase it again. This (to be) his regular habit, and he nearly always (to draw) into Brigh­ton station as the hands of the clock pointed exactly to the hour. Today, so far he (can) judge, he was only half a minute behind time.

THE VERB (PASSIVE VOICE)

• PUT THE FOLLOWING INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE

1. You should open the wine about three hours before you use it.

2. Somebody had cleaned my boots.

3. You must not hammer nails into the walls without permission.

4. Someone switched on a light

5. They are pulling down the old building.

6. The mob broke all the shop windows in recent riots.

7. The police asked each of us about his movements on the night of the murder.

8. Pupils must not leave bicycles in the hall.

9. The burglars had cut an enormous hole in the steel door of the bank.

10. Someone has already told him to report for duty tomorrow.

1. No one can do anything unless someone gives us more informa­tion.

2. The organizers will exhibit the paintings till the end of August.

3. It is high time someone told her to stop behaving like a child.

4. The judge gave him a month in which to pay the fine.

5. They feed the tigers at the zoo twice a day.

6. Compare clothes which we have washed with clothes which any other laundry has washed.

7. They showed her the easiest way to do it.

8. Titian couldn't have painted it as people didn't wear that style of dress till after his death.

9. The author has written a special edition for women.

10. What did he write it with? - He wrote it with a matchstick dipped in blood.

1. Did the idea interest you?

2. Beavers make these dams.

3. Most people opposed this.

4. The Prime Minister was to have opened the museum..

5. The closure of the factories will make a lot of men redundant.

6. We will not admit children under fifteen.

7. A rainstorm flooded the tourists' camp.

8. They suggested making the tests easier.

9. Previous climbers had cut steps in the rock.

10. We use this room only on special occasions.

1. In some districts farmers use pigs to find truffles.

2. Somebody had slashed the picture with a knife.

3. Why didn't they mend the roof before it fell in?

4. The librarian said that they were starting a new system because pupils were not returning books.

5. Someone will serve coffee.

6. Members may keep books for three weeks. After that they must return them.

7. I've bought a piano. They are delivering it tomorrow.

8. They rang the¹ church bells as a fire warning.

9. People are spending far more money on food now than they spent ten years ago.

10. They will say nothing more about the matter if someone returns the stolen gun.

1. A thief stole my cat and brought him back only when I offered Ј10 reward for him.

2. They make these flowers of cotton.

3. Who wrote it?

4. He expected us to offer him the position.

5. Lightning struck the old oak.

6. A jellyfish stung her.

7. Judges used to carry sweet herbs as a protection against jail-fever.

8. An uneasy silence succeeded his speech.

9. The lawyer gave him the details of his uncle's will.

10. They used to start these engines by hand. Now they start them by electricity.

INDIRECT SPEECH

PUT THE FOLLOWING INTO INDIRECT SPEECH:

1. "I have something to tell you," I said to her.

2. "It isn't so rainy today as it was yesterday," I remarked.

3. "I'll come with you as soon as I am ready, 'she replied.

4. "We like working on Sundays because we get double pay," ex­plained the workers.

5. "You've got my phone," I said crossly. "Yours is in your bed­room."

6. "I know exactly what they said," the detective explained to his boss, "because I bugged their phone.

7. "This is quite a fashionable model, madam.," said the salesman.

8. "I wrote to him yesterday. I wonder why he hasn't rung up," she said.

9. "It is time we began training for our next match," the coach said to them.

10. "If you leave home at six, you should be here by nine," he said to me.

1. "If it rains this today it will be too wet to play tennis tomorrow," the captain said.

2. "I was going to do it tomorrow," he said, "but now I don't think I'll be able to."

3. Then Macbeth enters and says, "I have done the deed."

4. "Which team has won?" asked Ann.

5. "Who is playing next week?" he asked.

6. "Where is the ticket office?" asked Mrs. Jones.

7. "What platform does the train leave from?" asked Bill.

8. "When was the timetable changed?" I asked.

9. "Why does the price go up so often?" she wondered.

10. "Does this train stop at York?" asked Bill.

1. "Have you reserved a seat?" I asked him.

2. "What country do you come from?" said Bill.

3. "Have you enrolled for more than one class?" said Peter.

4. "Do you want to buy any second-hand books?" said Bill.

5. "Will you have time to play chess ?" he went on.

6. "Did you play for your school team?" said Bill.

7. "Would you like to join our Drama Group?" she said.

8. "Make good use of your time. You won't get such an opportunity again," he said to us.

9. "Be very careful when crossing roads," she said, "and remember to drive on the right."

10. "I can't open it. You try, Peter," he said.

1. "Don't bathe when the red flag is flying," said the lifeguard.

2. "Don't touch it. You will only make it worse," he told me.

3. "Remember to put the brake on," the instructor said.

4. "Would you please take off your shoes?" Keiko said to him.

5. "You can't park here," said the police officer.

6. 'I'll see you in the morning, Helen," said Peter.

7. "I'm taking the 5.30 train tomorrow evening," said Janet.

8. "The trousers have to be ready this afternoon", said Paul.

9. "I left my umbrella here two days ago," said Susan.

10. "The parcel ought to be here by the end of next week," said Brian

1. "I like this hotel very much," said Diana.

2. "I think it's going to rain tonight," said William.

3. "What time does the film start, Peter?" I asked.

4. "Do you watch television every evening, Sue?" asked the inter­viewer.

PREPOSITIONS AND PHRASAL VERBS

• FILL IN THE GAPS WITH PREPOSITIONS WHERE NECESSARY

1. We had a lovely meal ... the plane.

2. The burglar climbed ... the fence and into the garden.

3. Bye for now. I'll see you ... school tomorrow.

4. Mr. King wasn't ... work yesterday.

5. Tony could see his face ... the mirror.

6. Keith stole some money and ended up ... prison.

7. Ellen is not really interested ... learning how to ski.

8. ... home, I'm used ... going to bed early.

9. I was really annoyed ... losing my new calculator.

10. I feel sorry ... Sam because he hasn't got any friends.

1. When I speak Italian all the others in the class laugh ... me.

2. I might come. It depends ... the weather.

3. Does your coffee taste ... soap?

4. Making ... the door I suddenly heard a noise coming ... the kitchen.

5. ... the time we arrived ... the Browns' their house was full ... guests.

A brilliant idea came ... my mind.

Isn't it time you got............ marking those papers?

Are you bringing your children ... as Catholics?

Put your coat ... before going outside.

Her modesty is all put .... She is only pretending to be modest.

1. I've never been ... Paris.

2. I haven't seen him ... 1992.

3. We went ... a walk ... Kensington Gardens.

4. The sun went ... the cloud.

5. ... despair I crossed the street on to an island where I found a po­liceman who explained the way ... me.

6. People ... light spring clothes were walking . . the paths.

7. Marie Curie decided to work ... two Master's degrees - one ... Physics, the other ... Mathematics.

8. ... spite ... the honour he brought ... France by his discoveries, he had no laboratory ... his own.

9. I am ... the third class ... a grammar school.

10. Today we have two lessons ... History.

1. Stratford is quite a busy town, especially ... a market day.

2. I will not stand ... so much talking.

3. Karen takes ... her mother. They are very similar.

4. I'll call ... you at about 8 o'clock, so, please, be ready.

5. Ann said that she would help me, but she let me ....

6. After the party Nina washed ... all the glasses.

7. I tried the coat..., but it was too big and the wrong colour.

8. One of the burglars was caught, but the other got ....

9. ... a word, I didn't believe her story.

10. He repeated the statement, word ... word.

1. I can't supply you ... a ready answer. You'll have to find ... things for yourself.

2. Now, you're making ... stories again!

3. The war broke ..., and for many years he was separated ... his family.

4. He is a very light sleeper. He will wake ... at the slightest noise.

5. ... short it was the best book I had ever read.

6. What he did came as no surprise. By that time I was familiar ... his ways.

7. He had turned to them for help several times but ... success.

8. We were all annoyed ... her for coming late.

9. The doctors did their best to prevent the epidemic ... spreading.

10. ... my mind a job well started is half done.

1. His services were highly appreciated ... the government.

2. It looked as if she was ... the point ... saying something.

3. They were walking ... the street, hand ... hand.

4. You may count ... him to keep his head in a moment of distress.

5. ... one thing I'm busy, ... another I'd like to keep out of it alto­gether.

6. What do you think I ought to do ... a case like that?

7. You must hurry if you want to get ... the station ... time to catch the six o'clock train.

8. Our cases were placed side ... side and Miss Bradley and myself were naturally side .... side too.

9. He is a good son. You can be proud ... him.

10. She was ... to say that she would be leaving soon, but then changed her mind.

1. Are they talking ... Spanish or ... Portuguese?

2. That was a fine piece of work! Keep it...!

3. I must congratulate you ... your exam results.

4. The first group of climbers set............... dawn to be almost immedi­ately followed by a second group.

5. The letter did not make things much clearer. She was ... a los what to say.

6. The statement was brief, clear and ... the point.

7. He was looking ... his notes ticking off the points he would h mentioning in his report.

8. I could see that they were all nervous eyeing me ... and ... distrustfully.

9. She took ... her coat and hung it on a peg.

10. There's something wrong ... the lock. It won't open.

1. He stepped ... to let the woman pass.

2. He tore ... a strip of gauze and bandaged ... the bleeding finger.

3. We had been waiting ... ages ... the bus stop before the bus arrived.

4. We read about the fire ... the Sunday News.

5. Most parents do not approve ... their children smoking.

6. They blamed him ... the accident.

7. Can you, please, be quite for a bit? I am ... the phone.

8. They sat down ... a corner table and called the waiter.

9. The doctor advised him to keep ... alcohol and fats.

10. The teacher gave ... the books and the lesson began.

1. The building caught fire but the firemen soon put it ....

2. I always put ... a couple of kilos over Christmas.

3. ... a large extent this must be due ... the food most Japanese people eat.

4. Why don't you send the message ... e-mail?

5. ... the very beginning of the Civil War the fort was attacked several times.

6. ... the beginning, the South had some success.

7. It's made ... wood.

8. ... dessert, we had a lovely cake.

9. His health is going ... bad ... worse.

10. You don't think he would have broken the window ... purpose, do you?

1. He pulled the thread ... the needle's eye.

2. I can't say anything definite yet. I still have to work it ....

3. Some day he hoped to live............ his mother's expectations.

4. I have but a few moments ... my disposal.

5. We had waited ... him the whole morning but he never turned

6. Where will you be getting the sum ... question?

7. The work was done ... turns.

8. It never occurred ... him that he could have been wrong.

9. She seems to have picked ... quite a lot of French.

10. It seems that you'll have to be cutting… your expenses if you’ve really decided about the car.

1. How is she getting ... at school?

2. Why don't you insist ... his doing sports?

3. I feed my tortoise ... cabbage leaves.

4. After Harry had failed his exams three times, he gave ... trying to enter the college.

5. I'm very suspicious ... people who talk too much.

6. We were surprised ... the high cost of public transport in Lon­don.

7. John hates cities, but he is content ... suburban life.

8. We spent two lovely weeks ... the Mediterranean Sea.

9. Pour some water ... the kettle, please.

10. Go ...Gower Street till you see the Bloomsbury Theatre ... your right.

1. When does your train arrive ... the station?

2. We arrived ... London ... the 13^th ... April and left ... Oxford only in July.

3. At last I opened the can ... a knife.

4. I object ... your stupid criticism.

5. Greg has just taken his exam ... history.

6. The rain didn't prevent him ... going to the theatre.

7. He is looking............ starting work.

8. Don't get mixed ... in politics.

9. My friends came to see me ....

10. This film reminds me ... my childhood.

1. The plane took ... at 4 p.m.

2. The article deals ... the problem of environmental protection.

3. Turn ... the TV. It's very loud.

4. He was tired when he arrived ... home.

5. I'm going to show you ... this part of the building.

6. Where did you get such a good book ... English Literature?

7. Sorry. George isn't here at the moment. He is ....

8. Maria lives ... Bellingham Road.

9. ... my regret she was out when I called her.

10. I have never dreamed ... such a thing!

1. He decided to take ... programming.

2. Is there any soup ... the menu?

3. We haven't decided ... drinks yet.

4. Can you do ... cold meat for dinner?

5. He can't do ... coffee long.

6. I'm going to call ... the booking office and inquire ... the ticket

7. Are you getting ... at the next stop?

8. He got ... the carriage and took a seat.

9. I called ... the library yesterday.

10. This suit is a little tight... you.

1. I dropped........... Peter ... my way ... the Institute.

2. Will you please wrap ... this parcel?

3. I'll drop ... ... the library.

4. My sister is married ... a doctor.

5. Maths is short ... mathematics.

6. I was ill last week so I have got a lot of work to catch................

7. We'll be ... as soon as Tim's ready.

8. The school is not far. The children walk ... and ...twice a day.

9. Its raining so we'll put ... the picnic until next week.

10. The doctors operated ... the boy's leg.

1. I like my job, but I don't get ... with my boss.

2. We have to adjust ... a new situation.

3. You can take exotic holidays if you are well ....

4. The bus stops ... the end of the street.

5. ... the end I found the letter.

6. Don't all go to a hotel! We can easily put ... some of you here.

7. I want to have my room done, but I am too hard ... at the mo­ment.

8. The boat was not ... sight when we reached the harbour.

9. The boxer didn't come ... for 10 minutes after the fight.

10. Walk faster! We'll miss the bus ... this rate.

1. I had run.......... money before the end of the holidays.

2. I am short ... money.

3. Hold ... a minute. I'll write ... your address on this piece of paper.

4. I'll pick you ... at 7 o'clock sharp.

5. You will soon get... your illness.

6. A friend should be a person you can rely....

7. I've told you the answer ... least three times.

8. My favourite TV programme is ... tonight.

9. It's time to board ... the train.

10. There will be no change ... Oxford.

1. She made ... her mind to go to the Crimea.

2. I need some paper, pencils, ink, and so ... and so ....

3. This is a monument ... Yanka Kupala. a Belarusian poet.

4. He was involved... several dishonest affairs.

5. Are you ... the habit of getting ... early?

6. We talked ... various topics for an hour or so.

7. He is not particular ... clothing.

8. I am fond of poetry, Esenin ... particular.

9. He's never kept... the diet.

10. I'm worried ... the son.

1. Tom cut his foot... a piece of glass.

2. The concert was ... at 10 p.m.

3. Mike never tidies ... his room.

4. What are you driving ...?

5. We work ... nine ... five ... week-days.

6. I am fond ... "Carmen". - Well, you can hear it ... the radio ... quarter ... an hour.

7. Several boats turned ... in the strong wind.

8. We managed to economize .. .heating because of the mild winter.

9. ... the way, have you seen the Browns?

10. Bob often complains ... his job.

1. I'm bored ... watching television.

2. Do you believe ... ghosts?

3. We always get three days ... Christmas.

4. This man is not cut............ an office job.

5. Young girls today are all crazy ... pop-stars.

6. I can't just put........... this noise any longer.

7. I'm fed........... you.

8. Shall I fill ... your glass?

9. My shoes are worn .... I need new ones.

10. What's........... John?

DERIVATIVE

FILL IN THE BLANKS WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE WORD GIVEN AT THE END OF EACH SENTENCE:

1. All ... must be received before August 10. (to apply)

2. I'm sure that the whole problem is a simple ... . (to understand):

3. It's much more ... to buy large size packets, (economy) :

4. Don't touch this glass vase! It's absolutely .... (price)

5. The doctor will be available for a ... in the morning, (to consult)

6. The villages in the mountains are quite ... in winter, (to access) ]

7. You don't have to go. Your decision must be entirely ... . (volunteer) ;

8. The dancer's movements were extremely ... -. (grace)

9. The cost of... to the show is reasonable, (to admit)

10. Bill was given a medal in ... of his services, (to recognise)

1. Kate's exam results turned out to be really ... . (disaster)

2. What are the entry ... at this university? (to require)

3. Jackie suffered as a child from a very strict... . (to bring)

4. Ruth has gone back to college to get a teaching ... . (to qualify)

5. I didn't pay the bill and now the electricity has been ... . (to con­nect)

6. Jean isn't really a friend, only an ... . (to acquaint)

7. I was so angry that I was absolutely ... . (speech)

8. If you ... me, I'll simply inform the police, (threat)

9. Janet had to ... from the team because of injury, (to draw)

10. There is no ... between you and your relatives, (to differ)

1. Language is a means of... . (to communicate)

2. She said with ... "Where are you?" (to astonish)

3. No girl could be ... to such a present, (to differ)

4. This book is quite ... . (document)

5. Her clothes were always neat and .... (spot)

6. ... , the form "you" is the plural form, (history)

7. This is the most... child I've ever seen, (to talk)

8. We had yet another .... (discuss)

9. How ... of you not to study properly! (thought)

10. Doesn't she sing ... ? (beauty)

1. Then there came a .... (light)

2. The ... played very quietly, (music)

3. This ... will be signed tomorrow, (to agree)

4. Mary opened the envelope .... (care)

5. His joy was ... , because we knew he failed, (nature)

6. They left the room ... . (to expect)

7. I'm afraid they ... (to understand) my intentions.

8. It is ... that somebody should look after her. (to advise)

9. I don't know when I'll be in the mood for ... . (to entertain)

10. All his attempts to pass the driving test were ... so he had to sell his car. (success).

1. She agreed to help us but with great ...(reluctant).

2. Although this family is a rich one, they are not known for their (generous).

3. There is a great... of a disastrous flood in this region, (possible

4. His ... didn't come true, (expect)

5. The ... of the environment is everyone's responsibility, (protect

6. This book describes his life and ... .(accomplish)

7. ... parks are very popular nowadays, (amuse)

8. Disney's ... of the dwarfs were unique, (character)

9. He created a fairy tale mood of ... . (time)

10. This film showed his ... to experiment, (willing)

1. He designed a sound ... system, (reproduce)

2. This musician is playing ... . (profession)

3. During the ... he displayed his lively personality, (perform)

4. The ... of his face showed that he was insulted, (express)

5. This article covers the Indian ... movement, (depend)

6. All the images in the story were ... created, (art)

7. He ... her to explore the mysteries of natural history, (courage)

8. She worked ... (tire) for hours, (appoint)

9. This gallery contains some of the most... portraits, (forget)

10. She can get... with people very easily, (appoint)

VOCABULARY

1. What time is the first... of the film?

a. act b. performance c. program d. display

2. The football match ended in a ... .

a. equalizer b. zero c. draw d. loss

3. It took us ages to ... living in the new town.

a. used to b. accustomed to c. get used to d. use to

4. Will you ... me to your parents when you next see them? a. excuse b. remind c. remember d. forget

5. Before she was employed, she had been for an ... .

a. overview b. inspection c. appointment d. interview

6. He'll arrive soon. He's on his ... home, a. road b. way c. street d. avenue

7. Nobody ... Mike to get a bad mark at the examination.

a. waited for b. expected c. looked forward to d. looked for

8. My sister is short-sighted and she can't ... a person a few meters away.

a. learn b. find out c. recognize d. get to know

9. We chose the ... for a suit and had it made up by our tailor,
a. cloth b. closes c. clothes d. clothing

10. Spanish is the ... language of most Spaniards,
a. home b. mother c. native d. nature

1. If there is one thing I don't like, it is ... tea. a. delicate b. light c. pale d. weak

2. The trousers are too ... . I'll have to get a bigger pair, a. narrow b. tight c. loose d. close

3. You needn't say anything ... . a. yet b. else c. still d. other

4. - Have you read the newspaper ... ? a. just b. yet c. never d. always

5. Their names are known ... .

a. the over world b. all over the world c. all the world d. in all the world

6. There is a beautiful lake ... these two villages. a. among b. between c. along d. at

7. He came on a two-day official ... .

a. holiday b. weekend c. stay d. visit

8.1 congratulate you on the ... .

a. event b. holiday c. happiness d. idea

9. It's dangerous! Don't touch it with ... hands,
a. cold b. soft c. bare d. both

10. The girl was so ... that you could hardly see her.
a. thick b. fat c. thin d. tall

1. The driver ... the speed limit.

a. changed b. exceeded c. lost d. managed

2. The plane ... at 8 p.m. yesterday.

a. flew b. started c. stopped d. took off

3. Mary has ... read the book.

a. still b. yet c. already d. ever

4. You can't sec him. He is ... in the bathroom, a. still b. yet c. just d. never

5. You are making far too much ... about your clothes, a. fuse b. rumour c. fuss d. chat

6. Too much chocolate may cause tooth .... a. decay b. damage c. destroy d. break

7. John is a ... sleeper. a. heavily b. hard c. hardly d. heavy

8.1 feel a ... deal better after my holiday, a. whole b. big c. great d. full

9. She was ... after only two years with the company, a. raised b. promoted c. advanced d. elevated

10.I... taking your camera with you. a. ask b. suggest c. offer d. propose

1. She is so ... that she finds it hard to say "'no", a. weak b. thin c. fragile d. slender

2. Winning the Nobel Prize has made him ...-known throughout the world, a. un b. highly c. generally d. well

3. We hadn't expected the trip to be ... exhausting a. such b. so c. such as d. like this

4. It is possible to ... between a hobby and an interest? a. find b. distinguish c. make d. share

5. Speak louder - I can't... what you're saying, a. make out b. do c. see d. take

6. The dentist told him to open his mouth .... a. deep b. deeply c. widely d. wide

7. You can buy some sour cream at the ... . a. butcher's b. diary c. dairy d. florist's

8. If you want to have your shoes mended you should go to the ... . a. cobbler b. tailor c. dry-cleaner's d. barber

9. When I saw him, he was very ... . Something must have happened to him!

a. exciting b. interesting c. interested d. excited

10. The cake really smells ... . a. good b. best c. well d. weller

1. Don't buy this blouse! It doesn't ... the colour of your eyes, a. fit b. become c. match d. suit

2. What is the synonym of the word "resemble"? a. become b. take after c. look after d. feel like

3. Why are you going so ... ? Are you in a hurry'.' a. lastly b. slow c. fast d. slowly

4. There were ... any people in the street, a. hard b. almost c. quite d. hardly

5. - Look! They are dancing perfectly well.
- Yes, they are a nice dancing ... . a. pair b. partners c. couple d. pairs

6. You can buy only fruit at the ... . a. greengrocery b. grocery c. florist's d. fruiterer's

7. He won't spend a penny. He is very ... . a. generous b. mean c. wasteful c. squeamish

8. Your cooking is ... than mine. a. good b. weller c. better d. well

9. Sorry, you can't... your watch without the receipt, a. repair b. borrow c. claim d. forget

10. How many ... is your brother studying at school? a. objects b. subjects c. themes d. topics

1. Good ... ! I hope you'll do well, a. luck b. chance c. wish d. hope

2. A very important part of the American ... system is the community college,

a. education b. educative c. educated d. educational

3. The bill isn't... as I thought it would be.

a. such expensive b. expensive c. more expensive d. so expensive

5. 4. They ... on holiday in Spain and became good friends, a. knew b. found c. met d. encountered

6. I simply couldn't cope with such an enormous work ... . a. load b. amount c. quantity d. volume

7. The rules of the competition do not give much ... for creativity, a. sweep b. gap c. sphere d. scope

8. He expected people to be ... because his mother had died, a. likeable b. sympathetic c. pleasant d. tolerant

9. I was ... of having lied to my mother. I shouldn't have done it. a. ashamed b. shy c. tired d. embarrassed

10. He ... that he had stolen it. a. refused b. denied c. rejected d. turned down

1. Have you seen Mary ... ? a. lately b. lastly c. last d. late

2. I was so shocked I could ... speak. a. hardly b. easily c. roughly d. thoroughly

3. This is the best sea ... I've ever had! a. voyage b. trip c. travel d. journey

4. Fruit salad is my favourite ... . a. meal b. dish c. cookie d. course

5. ... beds are healthier than soft ones, a. heavy b. flat c. high d. hard

6. These seats are for the ... . a. strongest b. unexpected c. disabled d. convinced

7. I ... where Peter lives. a. wonder b. wander c. guess d. notice

8. Only then we saw how badly the plane had been ... . a. hurt b. injured c. hit d. damaged

9. I cut my hand because the knife was .... a. sharp b. strong c. long d. blunt

10. No wonder he didn't tell you anything to calm you down. He is very ... .

a. stingy b. pensive c. considerate d. listless

At the end of the story, the hero manages to arrest the ... . a. offenders b. villains c. wrongs

1. Paul ... smoking. a. finish b. had completed c. had ended d. had stopped

2. Mother usually ... when Victor comes home, a. troubles b. worries c. disturbs d. bothers

3. 1 wanted to complain about my boss, but I didn't ... . a. dare b. risk c. courage d. attempt

4. Let's go to a different cinema. I'm not very ... on horror films, a. keen b. interested c. enthusiastic d. impressed

5. I'm sorry I screamed. Something ... me. a. afraid b. terrifying c. scared d. depressed

6. How do you ... about the pollution problem in this country? a. feel b. think c. believe d. view

7. I'm sorry to ... you, but could I make a phone call? a. trouble b. upset c. worry d. mind

8. You can't tell what someone is like just from their ... . a. character b. appearance c. personality d. looking

9.1 was born in Scotland but I... in Northern Ireland, a. grew up b. raised c. brought up d. rose

10. Edward was named after one of his father's distant... . a. family b. brothers c. members d. relations

1. Graham works well in class, but his ... could be better, a. rudeness b. behaviour c. politeness d. acting

2. Julie had a terrible ... with her parents last night, a. row b. discussion c. argue d. dispute

3.1 got to ... Steve well last year when we worked together, a. introduce b. know c. meet d. sympathize

4. My father likes to be called a "senior citizen", not an old age . a. person b. relative c. gentleman d. pensioner

5. Would you prefer ... potatoes or chips? a. poached b. ground c. mashed d. powdered 58

6. I bought this bread four days ago and now it's ... . a. stale b. off c. bad d. rotten

7. Can you give me the ... for this pie? It's delicious, a. prescription b. instructions c. ingredients d. recipe

8. Don't buy those fish, they aren't very ... . a. fresh b. new c. recent d. young

9. Waiter, I can't eat this meat. It's under-... . a. done b. developed c. nourished d. weight

10. Is the hamburger for you to eat here or to ... ? a. go out b. take away c. carry on d. sit down

1. That was fantastic. Could I have a second ... please? a. plate b. course c. helping d. service

2.1 bought these shoes in the sales. They were a real ... . a. cheap b. economy c. bargain d. purchase

3. I'm interested in this old car. Is it... ? a. selling s. a sale c. to sell d. for sale

4. I'm trying to save for my holidays so I'm ... some money each weak,

a. putting in b. putting aside c. putting behind d. putting up

5. Just a minute! You've forgotten to ... your cheque! a. mark b. make c. place d. sign

6. I like your typewriter. How much did it... exactly? a. pay b. cost c. afford d. spend

7. The hotel room ... over a beautiful garden. a. viewed out b. faced up c. opened up d. looked out

8. We didn't ... to the station in time to catch the train, a. get b. reach c. arrive d. make

9. I was on the ... of leaving when the phone rang, a. moment b. matter c. point d. edge

10........ 1 suggest, I know he will disagree. a. No matter b. Whenever c. Whatever d. However

PART II MIXED TESTS

• CHOOSE A, B,C,D

1. You ... have my car if you like. 1 shan't be using it tomorrow, a. had to b. are to c. may d. must

2. The first person who ... the finishing line is the winner, a. crosses b. cross c. crossed d. will cross

3. My trousers ... ironing. Have you got an iron? a. needs b. need c. will need d. had needed

4. What happens in your class? ... lectures every day? a. Had the teachers read b. Does the teachers read c. Do the teachers read d. Are the teachers reading

5. If you ... me a song, I will sing it at the concert. a. write b. will write c. has written d. had written

6. I disapprove of people who ... all sorts of promises which they have no intention in keeping,

a. made b. makes c. have made d. make

7. When the burglar ran out of the house he ... by a policeman.

a. arrested b. was arrested c. had been arrested d. would be ar­rested

8. Helen had to pay extra at the airport because she had too ... luggage, a. much b. many c. little d. few

9. On my way home 1 saw a terrible fire. Luckily the lire brigade soon came and put out... fire,

a. a b. the c. - d. such

10. Nowadays there are many good reasons for using bicycles ... cars to travel in city centers.

a. instead of b. but c. except for d. such as

Test 2

1. Excuse me, do you speak English? I... for a hotel. a. look b. am looking c. was looking d. have been looking

2. Last summer we wanted a relaxing holiday, so we ... to stay on a small island

. a. choose b. have chosen c. had chosen d. chose

3. Mathematics ... hard. I don't understand it. a. are b. is c. was d. were

4. While we ... for the train, it started to rain. a. waited b. are waiting c. was waiting d. were waiting

5. I didn't have much time, but I ... visit a lot of places of interest in London, a. can b. was able to c. must d. had to

6. The police officer said that every house in that street ... already by the police,

a. search b. were searched c. had been searched d. searched

7. That's an easy question! ... knows the answer! a. All b. Everybody c. Each d. Every

8. Sarah is a very good pianist. She plays ... piano very well, a. a b. an c. the d. -

9. We feel sorry ... Sam because he hasn't got any friends, a. for b. about c. with d. by

10. Everybody in our team played ... except the captain, a. bad b. badly c. worst d. the worst

Test 3

1. My doctor says. "A week in the country ... you feel better". I want to follow his advice , a. made b. has made c. will make d. is making

2.1 don't like she always ... with you.

a. argued b. argue c. had argued d. is arguing

3.1 noticed that it... all night and everything was wet.

a. was raining b. had been raining c. rained d. has been raining

4. She ... him your message as soon as she sees him. a. give b. gives c. will give d. gave

5. Yesterday I was going home on foot and all the time I had an impression that I... .

a. am followed b. was followed c. followed d. was being followed

6.... you remember what you were doing at this time yesterday? a. can b. may c. must d. should

7. The Mediterranean is not as ... as the Pacific ocean, a. larger b. large c. largest d. the largest

8.1 didn't know ... answer to that question, so I left it out. a. the b. - c. an d. no

9. Excuse me, there is ... I'd like to ask you.

a. anything b. everything c. something d. none

10. A combination of the use of bicycles ... cheap public transport solves the problem of traffic jams in large cities.

a. with b. by c. of d. in

1. If I ... some fish, will you cook it for me?

a. will catch b. catch c. caught d. am catching

2. She said that she ... her present flat. She tried to find another,
a. doesn't like b. won't like c. didn't like d. likes

3.1 saw you yesterday from the bus. Where ... you ... at that time?

a. was hurrying b. were hurrying c. had hurried d. did hurry

4.I... understand this letter. Will you translate it for me? a. mustn't b. can't c. may not d. shouldn't

5. I found that everything I said on the phone ... to the police,

a. report b. is reported c. was reported d. had been reported

6. Excuse me, but does this umbrella belong ... you? a. to b. for c. at d. with

7. The children studied hard, and as a result they passed the exams ... of all. a. good b. better c. best d. the best

8.... old, ... sick,... unemployed need our special care, a. - b. an c. the d. Everybody

9. According to this song ... we need is love, a. all b every c. each d. some

10. When I speak Italian, all the others in the class ... at me.
a. laughed b. was laughing c. will laugh d. laugh

1. He is used to working late at the office. He ... it every day. a. do b. does c. did d. will do

2. The boy ... a bicycle along the motorway when he was hit by the

car. a. ride b. rode c. has been riding d. was riding

3. The boy ... to the hospital by the driver of the car. a. was taken b. took c. had been taken d. will take

4. The more you work the ... you'll pass your exam, a. good b. better c. best d. the best

5. Don't forget to thank Martin ... coming. He risked his life to get

there, a. in b. by c. at d. for

6. If you are spoiled as a child you ... have a lot of problems in adult

life, a. must b. may c. could d. should

7. As soon as the traffic ... the children ran across the road,
a. stop b. had stopped c. stopped d. will stop

8. How long ... you ... for me? - For half an hour.

a. are you waiting b. did you wait c. do you wait d. have you been waiting

9. Shall we have ... dinner today? - Don't worry, at the end of the conference they will serve a dinner,

a. - b. a c. the d. an

10. Whose spectacles are these? — ... are on the table, and these are my spectacles.

a. your b. yours c. ours d. their

Test 6

1.I knew that I ... her somewhere before. a. saw b. had seen c. would see d. has seen

2. When I finally found the house, I knocked at the door but ... the answer,

a. don't hear b. hasn't heard c. didn't hear d. heard

3.I went out into the garden to fetch me bike, but found that someone... it.

a. stole it b. would steal it c. has stolen d. had stolen

4. When I... for the keys, I remembered that I had left them at home,

a. looked b. was looking c. had been looking d. look

. 5. You are very good ... dealing with people, a. in b. at c. on d. about

6. I have been working for the bank for a year already, but I ... to

change my job. a. decided b. have decided c. has decided d. decide

7. They spoke so quickly that I... what they were speaking about.

a. not understand b. don't understand c. didn't understand d. hadn't un­derstood

8. Yesterday our flight... because of the fog.

a. cancelled b. was cancelled c. had been cancelled d. has been canceled

9. Our city is famous for ... beautiful ancient buildings,
a. its b. it c. it's d. his

10. We usually ask our teacher to explain ... difficult problems to us.
a. the b. - c. a d. this

Test 7

1. When I... her. I waved her, but she didn't notice me. a. had seen b. saw c. see d. have seen

2. Where were you at about three yesterday afternoon'.' - Oh, I ... my car at that time,

a. was repairing b. repaired c. had been repairing d. had repaired

3. My sister will not finish medical training until she ... twenty-three. a. will be b. is c. have been d. are

4. Do you know what you ... in your life by the year 2020?

a. will achieve b. achieve c. will have achieved d. will be achieved

5. If you telephone early next week, the secretary ... give you your exam results ,

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

6. What a surprise! There ... a fall in the cost of living lately, a. has been b. had been c. will be d. was

7. The man said to me, "Just don't park your car ... my gate again. O.K.?" a. far b. nearly c. behind d. in front of

8. ... is wrong with the car, and it won't start.

a. Anything b. Something c. Nothing d. Everything

9.... old people sometimes feel lonely, a.- b. The c. An d. This

10.... Titanic was the biggest ship in the world, a.- b. a c. the d. one

Test 8

1. When the light... I was sitting in the armchair reading a book,

a. goes out b. had gone out c. go out d. went out

2.1 thought I... this film before, but I hadn't, a. saw b. seen c. had seen d. have seen

3. Why haven't you brought me the letters for signature? ... them yet?

a. Don't you type b. Didn't you type c. Haven't you typed d. Will you type

4. She wasn't sure whether she ... the door of her flat, a. locked b. has locked c. had locked d. didn't lock

5. I ... my homework all morning and haven't finished it yet. a. am doing b. do c. have been doing d. did

6. ... people who are unemployed often feel depressed, a. The b. - c. A d. That

7. Who was the first astronaut who landed on ... Moon? a. the b. - c. a d. those

8. This exhibition is ... interesting I've ever seen, a. more b. most c. less d. the most

9. The students often translate English texts ... Russian, a. to b. in c. into d. on

10. Would you mind waiting ... minutes? a. few b. a few c. little d. a little

Test 9

1.1 don't know where Susan is. May be she ... in the garden reading a book,

a. sits b. is sitting c. was sitting d. will be sitting

2. My brother ... when I use his computer without asking,

a. doesn't like b. didn't like c. don't like d. won't like

3. You can have the book on Monday. I... it by then.

a. read b. will read c. will be reading d. will have read

4. Unless we leave now. the film will have started when we ... there, a. get b. will get c. would get d. got

5. They say that in future the officials will demand a fine if ... breaks the law.

a. everyone b. everybody c. someone d. all

6. Last week we ... write an essay about the causes of the French Revolution,

a. must b. could c. may d. had to

7. When we ... home last night we saw a lot of stars twinkling in the

sky. a. drove b. drive c. are driving d. were driving

8. I had ... wonderful dream last night. I wish it would come true, a. a b. the c. - d. such

9. If the weather is fine tomorrow. I'll go ... a cycle ride, a. at b. on c. by d. for

10. Nobody in our group knows ... about England than Peter does,
a. much b. more c. most d. the most

Test 10

1. My mother ... strawberries for years but she has never had such a good crop before,

a. grow b. grew c. has been growing d. had grown

2. Helen got off the bus and walked into the bank when she realized

that she ... her handbag on the bus . a. left b. had left c. has left d. leaves

3. You are a great cook! This cake ... wonderful as usual.
a. taste b. tasted c. will taste d. tastes

4.I cut my finger when I... the potatoes.

a. am peeling b. have peeled c. was peeling d. will peel

5. You can do ... you want, but don't bother me. a. anything b. something c. some d. any

6.1 think of coming to Moscow ... a few days to visit my sister, a. of b. on c. for d. over

7.... you give me some advice about language courses? a. Have b. May c. Should d. Could

8. The students ... not to be late for their classes. a. ask b. asked c. are asked d. are asking

9. The government is going to provide ... houses for homeless people, a. much b. more c. most d. least

10. A person with a good education usually gets ... better job. a. - b. a c. the d. little

OPEN THE BRACKETS AND USE THE MOST SUITABLE TENSE OR WORD/ARTICLE.

Test 11

1 The exam just (begin) and the candidates (write) their names at the top of their papers.

2. We (miss) the bus. Now we (have) to walk home.

3. It is raining. If you (walk) there in this rain, you (get) awfully wet.

4. The bus conductor said that we (have) to go upstairs if we (want) to smoke.

5. This street (sweep) every day, but it (not sweep) last week.

6. At the age of five he ... read but he ... not write till the age of seven, (can, could, may)

7. The telephone and the doorbell rang ... the same time, (in, at, by)

8. What time did you get... work yesterday? (in, at, to, for)

9. ... family hotels are ... hotels which welcome ... parents and chil­dren, (a/an, the, -)

10. Interference with ... nature often brings... disaster, (a/an, the, -)

Test 12

1. ... your parents (to know) that you (to live) in another city that year?

2. By the time you (to get back) Harry (to leave). You (should, have, may) hurry up if you want to meet him.

3. It's very stuffy in here! I think I (to faint). Would you mind opening the window?

4. The students (to ask) for three hours already at the exam. The re­sults (to announce) by 7 o'clock.

5. We (needn't, shan't, haven't) go into details now, as we have agreed on the general principles.

6. Will you have ... more coffee? (any, some, not) You had only one cup.

7. I couldn't offer him a room ... my flat because ... that time my sister was staying with us.

8. You must take ... Bus 10 to get to ... National Library.

9. He's a much (more reliable, reliable, the most reliable) person than Caroline. You can count ... him.

10. It's easy to get (for, to, on with) my father. He never loses his (temper, mood).

Test 13

1. 1.Yesterday he (to have) a bad fall while he (repair) the roof of his house.

2. It is autumn; soon the leaves (change) colour.

3. She (lose) her job last month and since then she (be) out of work. - Why she (lose) her job? - I (not know).

4. My family and I (suffer) a great deal lately from the noise made by your guests when they (leave) your house on Sunday nights.

5. All the grammar rules (explain) before the test (write) last week.

6. The accident looked serious but fortunately (nobody, anybody, somebody) was injured.

7. There were (a few, few, a little) letters this morning but (either, none, neither) of them were for me.

8. She felt ill and ... leave early, (should, can, had to)

9. They ... meet in the morning today to sign a new contract, (can, be to, need)

10. If you go by ... train you can have quite .. .comfortable journey, (a/an, the, -)

Test 14

1. I was told that I (to get soaked) if I (not/to take) my umbrella.

2. Bill (to get) a new job not long ago, but he (to complain) about it ever since.

3. Listen! Somebody (to knock). It (to be) Jim at the door.

4. The issue still (to discuss) when I (to tell) that the decision (not/to take) yet.

5. I doubt if he will (be able to, can, must) work again. His injuries are so severe.

5. If you see the sign "No smoking" it means that you (can't, shouldn't, mustn't) smoke.

6. This is ... last time I do you ... favour for ... while.

7. ... (nobody, anyone, none) of the new employees were able to pass the test.

8. ... the daytime streets are crowded but ... night they are quite de­serted.

9. ... more he read for the exam, ... better it was for him.

10. She's been married ... (to, with, for) John ... (for, since, ago) 12 years. They can be seen together everywhere: ... the parties, ... holiday, ... work. (on. at, in, of)

Test 17

1. That helicopter (fly) round the house for the last hour. You (think) it (take) photographs'?

2. We just (get) to the top in time. The sun (rise) in a minute.

3. The teacher said that my letter (be) full of mistakes and I must rewrite it again.

4. These documents shouldn't (leave) on the desk. They should (lock) up.

5. ... the end of the street there is a path leading ... the river, (by, at, to, for)

6. It can be dangerous when children play ... the street, (on, in, at)

7. Would you like to listen to ...story about ... Englishman, ... Irishman, ... Scotsman? - No, I've heard ... stories about ... Eng­lishmen, ... Irishmen and ... Scotsmen before and they are all ... same, (a/an, the,-)

8. Does it cost (much, many) to repair the car nowadays?

9. I don't know (nothing, anything, something) about economics.

10. I'm sure I ... drive bus next summer so we ... hire a car now. (can, shall be able to, may)

Test 18

1. William kept ... (for, -, at) looking at her, wondering where he (to see) her before.

2. At the moment you (to come) tomorrow morning, I (to cook) breakfast.

3. Where you (to come) from? — I am from Spain. I (to leave) my country not long ago.

4. 1 (to complete) my research in two days' time.

5. The Browns (were to. had to. must) have won the lottery -they' ve bought another new car!

6. ... summer I spent in ... Netherlands is one of... best in my life.

7. I am sure they will succeed in the aim they put before ... (them, theirs, themselves).

8. They are (so, such) good people, much (more good, more better, a better) than you. ™

9. Who looks ... (through, after, out of) your children during your II absence? '

10. May I speak ... (to, about, for) Mr. Brown? - No, he is ... (away, out, not) ... (on, for. to) business. He won't come back (till, as soon as, at) Monday.

Test 19

1. You (see) my bag anywhere? I (look) for it for ages but I haven't found it yet.

2. She (hire) a typewriter and she (learn) to type soon.

3. He said that his speech (be) broadcast tonight.

4. How long you (be) out of work? - I (be) not out of work now. I already (start) a new job.

5. (All the time, every time) 1 see you, you look different.

6. Would you like (something, anything) to eat?

7. We ... run all the way to the station because we were late for the train, (must, could, had to)

8. I think the government ... do more to help homeless people, (must, should, may)

9. The bus was very full. There were too many people ... it. That's why I prefer to travel ... train or... air. (at, in, on, by)

10. Leave ... your coats in ... cloakroom; don't bring them into ... theatre, (a/an, the, -)

Test 20

1. What time (to leave) the ship for Southampton?

2. He asked me what I (to think) of his car he just (to buy).

3. It (to rumour) lately that the president (to be ill) for a fortnight al­ready.

4. Nobody knew exactly when the gunpowder (to invent).

5. I am ... such a great impression of the film. You (can, ought, must) go and see it. It's really fantastic.

6. "Well, in ... end I think I'll take ... suede gloves", said...customer.

7. I don't like team work, so I prefer working by...(my, me. myself).

8. "Say ... and do ... (many, much, few. little)", my father used to say.

9. On ... Sundays I like to stay at... home and work in ... garden.

10.10. I don't like standing ... queues waiting ... my turn to pay ... my purchases.

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12. LEXICAL-GRAMMAR TESTS