Test 4

1. Inspector Grant visited the suspect's house on three occasions and on the third …….a remarkable discovery. a. did b. found c. took d. made

2. By studying fossils, many things can be learnt including even the events that …….to the animal's death. a. caused b. went c. led d. influenced

3. To …….up, what we would like to see is a more aggressive policing in the area and more attention given to the victims of crime...and less to the criminals! a. add b. sum c. total d. figure

4. My uncle has a large greenhouse in his garden which he uses to …….tropical fruit. a. grow b. rear c. breed d. raise

5. If we want to get to Chicago by sunset, it …….having to leave at dawn tomorrow. a. intends b. means c. wants d. needs

6. It will be hard to find the area of land …….to build a factory such as this. a. obliged b. required c. meant d. designed

7. I like my part time job but I would like all the advantages of having a full-time contract, …….a company car and a good vacation package. a. such b. example c. like d. containing

8. Be careful swimming Jason. The water here gets very …….suddenly. a. profound b. deep c. wide d. high

TEST 5

1. Could you turn the central heating up a little more please. I can …….notice any difference in the temperature from an hour ago. a. barely b. hard c. just d. rather

2. Scientists are warning that human activity is starting to cause …….in the Earth's climate due to increasing temperatures. a. alterations b. changes c. deviations d. substitutions

3. The unions are trying to present a …….front in their dispute with the government. Otherwise, they know they will be defeated. a. united b. bound c. single d. unique

4. Though many eminent scientists have travelled to Loch Ness in Scotland, the famous monster has never been …….by any of them. a. seen b. witnessed c. viewed d. watched

5. If you need to speak to me, I …….that my attorney is present. a. insist b. must c. force d. make

6. We found a wonderful house just on the …….of the town. It's so much cheaper than living in the center. a. border b. confines c. edge d. side

7. Run to the supermarket! We're …….out of wine and I forgot to buy some yesterday. The guests will be here in half an hour. a. running b. falling c. going d. dropping

8. The islands in this area were …………..when a huge volcano erupted about 75,000 years ago. Now, it's dormant. a. manufactured b. created c. set d. founded

TEST 6

1. I lifted the lid of the box just a centimetre or two and could …………………two shiny eyes staring out at me. a. give out b. make out c. make up d. look up

2. The famous dodo, which lived on the island of Madagascar, …………..extinct in the 17th Century owing to overhunting by European settlers. a. went b. got c. turned d. became

3. A ……………..in communication led to further fighting before the UN intervened and proposed a peace treaty. a. fall off b. break-up c. breakout d. breakdown

4. I don't know why you are laughing Maggie. I consider this to be a ……………serious issue. a. sharply b. gravely c. mainly d. largely

5. Do you feel …………………talking about your childhood? We can change subject if you prefer. a. comfortable b. favorable c. warm d. agreeable

6. The course also ……………….a few lesson specifically for those interested in going to live in Spain. a. involves b. consists c. contains d. comprises

7. The noise in the hall was terrible but he just ……….on speaking as if he couldn't hear it. a. went b. let c. ran d. set

8. That's the first good idea you've ……………..since breakfast. Well done! a. made b. had c. got d. thought

TEST 7

1. Michelle came nearer the house but then she ran ………………..when she saw our big black dog. She has never liked dogs! a. of b. away c. across d. around

2. The tiger belongs to the big cat family, but ……………the panther which lives in South America, it is found mainly in Asia. a. whether b. while c. unlike d. dissimilar

3. Jason Rewerd, 27, has been charged with abandoning his ……………..and failing to report for duty at the military base in town. a. gate b. post c. job d. checkpoint

4. The Antarctic may seem an empty, desolate place but it is actually ……………to hundreds of different species of animals. a. dwelling b. shelter c. home d. habitat

5. You can see how this artist has ………………the well-known style of earlier artists such as Turner and Renoir. a. repeated b. imitated c. twinned d. modelled

6. ……………….temperatures have made living in this part of the world more and more difficult. a. raising b. enlarging c. rising d. growing

7. How much would it cost to put a new ……………..on this old picture Larry? It's for the wife's birthday. a. border b. surround c. frame d. square

8. In the event of fire, ……………the glass and use the extinguisher. a. crash b. crack c. hit d. smash

TEST 8

1. Don't waste time looking ………………a cheap hotel when you arrive. They are all about the same price. a. at b. by c. for d. on

2. The man was questioned by the police after acting in a(n) ……………….way outside the bank. a. suspicious b. faulty c. dishonest d. unfriendly

3. Sharon never stops telling us how wonderful she is. She can be a little………………. a. selfish b. arrogant c. sensible d. silly

4. If you …………..all the lessons on the course, you get a certificate anyway. a. go b. frequent c. attend d. assist

5. Although they tried to put ……………the fire for nearly two hours, eventually the firefighters had to give up. a. out b. off c. away d. on

6. It's absolutely ……………..tonight so make sure you wear both your gloves and your heavy coat. a. mild b. cold c. freezing d. chilly

7. Your behavior today will have serious ……………….for your future promotion chances. a. warnings b. predictions c. consequences d. results

8. How can you deny the allegations Mrs. Penney? ……………people saw you leave the store without paying. a. several b. few c. some of d. any

TEST 9

1. How can you possibly work in a zoo if you are terrified …………….snakes? a. at b. of c. with d. in

2. Are you ……………on foreign language films? a. enthusiastic b. excited c. keen d. liking

3. This government should be using far ………policies in an attempt to beat unemployment. a. crueler b. meaner c. tougher d. harder

4. Homeschooling, which involves …………children at home, is becoming ever more popular. a. training b. managing c. bringing up d. educating

5. Can you put me …………for two days if I come and stay with you? a. up b. about c. in d. out

6. The floods were caused by two days of ……………..rain. a. pouring b. drowning c. flowing d. shattering

7. It was only a minor accident and we all escaped without……………... a. damage b. wounds c. injury d. hurt

8. By 10pm it was very dark and the black car was …………almost impossible to see. a. so b. therefore c. that d. such