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TRAINING COURSE

Total questions: 82

Worksheet time: 3hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Last name: _____ First name: John

Birthdate: _____ Birthplace: _____

Age: _____ Address: _____

Choose the correct option for his age.

a)

11/3/1990

b)

Puerto Rican

c)

18

d)

Torres

2.

Listen to the conversation. Why don’t they go for Italian food?

a)

He only likes Chinese.

b)

He doesn’t want to eat pasta today.

c)

He eats pasta only for lunch.

3.

Our generation should be __________ than the previous one because we have more information about the benefits of diet and exercise.

a)

more advanced

b)

younger

c)

healthier

d)

more expensive

4.

Choose the statement that can be used to speculate about the past.

a)

You shouldn't try to start the project without a support team.

b)

Something could've happened when the contract was translated.

c)

We certainly know what to do about the issues that have been highlighted.

d)

Were you able to complete the project on time?

5.

What ___________ if you won a million dollars?

a)

did you do

b)

will you done

c)

would you do

d)

did you say

6.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in the states of North Carolina and Tennessee. Black bears are one of the main attractions of the park. There are about 1,500 bears in the park, and there is a good chance you will see one or more during your visit. You need to follow certain guidelines to be safe and enjoy your stay at the park. First of all, bears are wild animals. Do not get close to them or try to touch or feed them. If you see a bear, do not run. Try to walk away while facing the bear but not too quickly in case you startle it. Finally, it is important not to leave food or garbage on the floor or around the tent. Put all the garbage in the special bear-proof garbage cans available in the park.

According to the passage, what should you do if you see a bear?

a)

Leave the garbage for the bear.

b)

Run as fast as you can.

c)

Slowly step away from the bear.

d)

Get some food to give the bear.

7.

A: Do you donate money to charity?

B: __________

a)

Yes, I hope I would.

b)

No, I don’t. I wish I could.

c)

No, I don't. I hope I could.

d)

Yes, I do. I wish I would give money.

8.

Choose the statement that expresses an advantage.

a)

Most of the competitors were surprised to see the local team lose.

b)

Two of our most talented players are injured and another player is not allowed to play in the next two games.

c)

You don't need to get to the stadium before the game to get good seats.

d)

The warm weather was definitely on our side since the other team is used to playing in a colder climate.

9.

The group had decided they wanted to go camping in the snow. They only wanted to camp for one night. The five friends had a large tent and a lot of food. They packed their warm winter clothes and trekked to the middle of the forest. Everything was covered in snow. When they got to the campsite, Robert and Raymond set up the tent. They had done it before, but it was much more difficult in the snow. Frank and Ian went to get some wood to make a fire. Jake stayed to prepare dinner. When he opened the bags with the food, he heard noises behind the tent. He thought it was Robert and Raymond, but he was wrong. He soon found out that a little fox was watching him. Jake gave him some meat and the little fox ran away. After dinner, all of them went to sleep in the tent, but they were afraid that the fox would come back. The following morning the fox came back with his mother and father. This time Jake didn't give them any food. They packed everything and went home.

Who cooked dinner?

a)

Jake

b)

all five friends

c)

Frank, Ian, and Jake

d)

Robert and Jake

10.

A: What did she say to you?

B: __________

a)

You said let’s go to the movies after class.

b)

I’m not sure what to do after class.

c)

She said we could go out after class.

d)

You should ask her what to do after class.

11.

You need to work hard to _____ your goals.

a)

concentrate

b)

achieve

c)

train

d)

motivate

12.

A: How long _____ in this neighborhood?


B: For 4 years.

a)

have you lived

b)

do you live

c)

you lived

d)

had you lived

13.

I have to ______ my student loan in monthly installments.

a)

pay back

b)

apply for

c)

set aside

d)

make

14.

Choose the sentence that shows that something is possible, but not certain to happen.



a)

We are going to make a lot of money from this deal.

b)

We will make a lot of money from this deal.

c)

We may make a lot of money from this deal.

d)

This deal is definitely going to make us a lot of money.

15.

My friends and I spent last weekend at an elementary school. We were invited to help paint the school and create a mural in the gym. Alan and Jenny were in charge of organizing the teams and assigning tasks. Some of my friends could only stay for a couple of hours, so they volunteered to paint two small classrooms. The ones who could spend all weekend at the school were in charge of painting the larger classrooms and the gym. I was among the few who worked on the mural. We designed a sports scene showing different children playing sports and having fun. We spent all Saturday on this project. Volunteering has many rewards. We were really satisfied with the result, and we also had a lot of fun. We all wished we could've gone to school on Monday to see the children's faces when they saw it.

What happened on Monday?

a)

They finished painting on Monday.

b)

Neither the writer nor her friends saw the children on Monday.

c)

The writer went to see the children's reaction.

d)

The children didn't like the mural.

16.

Make a suggestion about ways to improve one’s health.

a)

Karen, how did you lose so much weight?

b)

I would eat more vegetables if I were you.

c)

Karen, you should come to more parties with me.

d)

Karen, don’t forget to clean your bedroom before you leave.

17.

Select the statement that reports what someone said.

a)

Someone was speaking with my boss.

b)

The reporter was hired to cover the sports events.

c)

Mary asked if we were ready.

d)

Who told you that?

18.

Which statement describes something that happened in the past?

a)

She used to make her own clothes.

b)

Her house is made of bricks.

c)

She makes the best Mexican food.

d)

She shouldn't make clothes anymore.

19.

This is such an exciting trip. I only wish my sisters _______ here with me today.

a)

were

b)

was

c)

will be

d)

is

20.

Grandma Isabel is almost 100 years old and she has had an interesting life so far. When she was little, they didn't have electricity at her house. She would get up at sunrise and go to bed at sunset. She lived on a dairy farm when she was a young girl and used to help her parents milk the cows every morning. After finishing school, she went to college. Finishing her degree in record time and with honors, she became a nurse. Right after graduation, she volunteered to go to Europe during the war; however, her father refused to allow her to go. Instead, she started working at the local hospital, where she soon became the head nurse and then the first woman to manage a hospital in the country. Working at the hospital for over 30 years, she helped thousands of patients during the day and at night. One of them was especially impressed with her skills, her dedication, and charisma. He was then working at the United Nations and nominated her for the Woman of the Year award. This was the first international recognition she received, and it encouraged her to further dedicate her life to helping others. Since then she has visited over 50 countries, participated in fundraising campaigns and fought hunger and poverty all over the world.

Why was Isabel nominated for the award?

a)

because she had worked during the war

b)

because of her outstanding college career

c)

because of her work to fight hunger and poverty

d)

because of her life of service to her patients

21.

There was no _____ in the detective's mind about who committed the crime. She knew exactly who did it.

a)

proof

b)

suggestion

c)

doubt

d)

truth

22.

A: You love going on cruises for vacation.

B: __________

a)

I don’t know about the cruise.

b)

I used my money to take a cruise.

c)

I had a great time on my cruise.

d)

I do! I would have gone on a cruise, but I didn't have enough money this year.

23.

You _______ bring your passport if you plan to travel abroad.

a)

ought

b)

can

c)

must

d)

need

24.

The movie had a strong emotional ______ on me.

a)

effect

b)

connect

c)

affect

d)

connection

25.

Many say it is impossible to be a perfect parent. Still, there are many things parents can do to help their children's development. Working together as a team, parents can share ideas and develop the skills that they need as the child grows up. Clearly communicating expectations, praising children when they deserve it, showing consistency in enforcing expectations, and being good role models are some of the key suggestions parents are often given so they can provide the best environment for their children. However, ...

a)

A child's mental development.

b)

A letter to my children.

c)

How to prepare your children for college.

d)

The benefits of speaking to other parents.

26.

Haruki has many plans for next weekend. Early on Saturday morning his friends from work invited him to play soccer with them. He needs to get new shoes, so he would like to go to the shopping mall. Stephen invited him to his birthday party. It's late on Saturday from 9 PM to 11 PM. His parents also invited him to go sailing with them all day on Sunday. However, he needs to finish a report for his boss for Monday. He will need to stay home all weekend to work on the report.

Choose the message that Haruki should send to his parents.

a)

Can you help me at the shopping mall? I need to buy shoes.

b)

I can't go sailing with you. I have to go to a birthday party.

c)

I'm sorry I can't go with you this time. I have to finish a report.

d)

Thanks for the invitation. I'll be at your house at 9 AM.

27.

A: Do you study English?

B: __________

a)

No, I am studying English with my friend.

b)

Yes, I used to study English.

c)

Yes, I’ve studied English for three years.

d)

No, I haven't been studying English today.

28.

Daniel just returned from his trip to Italy. He must get his luggage before he returns home. Where is he?

a)

Daniel is holding a boarding pass.

b)

Daniel is booking his flight.

c)

Daniel is on the airplane.

d)

Daniel is at baggage claim.

29.

Choose the statement that expresses an opinion.

a)

The city of Machu Picchu shows the empire the Incas created.

b)

You can find dinosaur skeletons in many museums around the world.

c)

Archaeologists have explored different theories to explain how the Egyptian pyramids were built.

d)

I believe we should educate people about animals that are in danger of extinction.

30.

_____________________ These are some of the things we can do to save energy and help to reduce the harmful effects of global warming. Begin by using only the energy you need. Turn off all the lights and appliances you don't use, this includes the TV and the computer. Do not use paper that you don't need. For example, decide which emails you need to print and which are less important. Maybe you can save them in your files without printing them. Use only the water that you need. For example, don't let the water run while you are brushing your teeth. Recycle as much as you can and check the gas emissions of your car. Every little thing you do makes a big difference for the Earth.

Choose the best statement to start this passage.

a)

As long as you know that you are helping your family.

b)

Furthermore, there are many animals that are endangered.

c)

We can all help to save the environment by making small changes.

d)

Now let's turn our attention to the main causes of this environmental problem.

31.

A: I don’t have much money for my vacation. What can I do?

B: You _____ camping.

a)

could have gone

b)

could

c)

should

d)

should go

32.

Choose the sentence that describes Sarah's last vacation.

a)

"Sarah is going to Thailand and Vietnam with her family next spring."

b)

Sarah can't go skiing until she finishes college.

c)

Sarah and her family never go camping during the summer.

d)

"Sarah doesn't like the beach, so she was really bored in Acapulco last summer. "

33.

Chicken has a lot of _____ in it.

a)

vegetables

b)

vitamin

c)

protein

d)

sugar

34.

Ali enjoys gardening, _____?

a)

can't he

b)

don't he

c)

isn't he

d)

doesn't he

35.

A: I think we need to transfer to a different terminal at the airport when we land.

B: Do you know if we are landing in _____ A or B?

a)

terminal

b)

fare

c)

airport

d)

transit

36.

Marco ___________ for his delayed flight for hours now.

a)

have waited

b)

have been waiting

c)

has waited

d)

has been waiting

37.

Choose the statement that expresses a condition.

a)

I would be honored to accept your invitation.

b)

I may be able to meet with you if I can reschedule the appointment.

c)

I would like to attend your party, but I already have plans that evening.

d)

I wish I had been invited to this event.

38.

Brian _________ lunch when his boss called him.

a)

has eaten

b)

is eating

c)

was eaten

d)

was eating

39.

Gorillas are _____. This means there are not many gorillas alive today.

a)

endangered

b)

in the wild

c)

habitat

d)

illegal

40.

We must be lost! We __________ this building!

a)

have already been seeing

b)

have already looked

c)

have already been looking

d)

have already seen

41.

Global warming has led to many ______ effects on life on Earth.

a)

pollution

b)

adverse

c)

endangered

d)

retreating

42.

A: Would you like to join me for a cup of coffee? B: Sure, why not? I _________ there as soon as I have finished writing my essay .

a)

will be coming

b)

will be

c)

am going to

d)

come

43.

Job ______ is really important to me. I don't care about money but I want to feel that I am achieving things in my career.

a)

satisfaction

b)

income

c)

life balance

d)

requirements

44.

Choose the sentence that shows that something is certain to happen.

a)

Aika could get the promotion.

b)

Aika should get the promotion.

c)

Aika may get the promotion.

d)

Aika will get the promotion.

45.

Match the word with the definition: To cover or submerge an area of land with water.

a)

to pour

b)

to flood

c)

to storm

d)

to typhoon

46.

A: Have the products been shipped?

B: __________

a)

Yes, I ship the products.

b)

They're going to be on the ship Monday.

c)

Yes, the products have been shipped.

d)

Yes, the train was shipping the products.

47.

The group had decided they wanted to go camping in the snow. They only wanted to camp for one night. The five friends had a large tent and a lot of food. They packed their warm winter clothes and trekked to the middle of the forest. Everything was covered in snow. When they got to the campsite, Robert and Raymond set up the tent. They had done it before, but it was much more difficult in the snow. Frank and Ian went to get some wood to make a fire. Jake stayed to prepare dinner. When he opened the bags with the food, he heard noises behind the tent. He thought it was Robert and Raymond, but he was wrong. He soon found out that a little fox was watching him. Jake gave him some meat and the little fox ran away. After dinner, all of them went to sleep in the tent, but they were afraid that the fox would come back. The following morning the fox came back with his mother and father. This time Jake didn't give them any food. They packed everything and went home.


What did Jake hear while he was making dinner?



a)

an animal that was near the tent

b)

a family of foxes

c)

Ian making a fire

d)

Robert and Raymond setting up the tent

48.

A: Do you like to make small talk as soon as you meet someone?

B: __________

a)

No, I can overcome personal space.

b)

It's fun to meet new people at a party.

c)

Yes, it’s not normal for me to make small talk. I often don’t chat with people.

d)

Yes, it’s normal to have conversations about everyday things. It helps to break the ice.

49.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in the states of North Carolina and Tennessee. Black bears are one of the main attractions of the park. There are about 1,500 bears in the park, and there is a good chance you will see one or more during your visit. You need to follow certain guidelines to be safe and enjoy your stay at the park. First of all, bears are wild animals. Do not get close to them or try to touch or feed them. If you see a bear, do not run. Try to walk away while facing the bear but not too quickly in case you startle it. Finally, it is important not to leave food or garbage on the floor or around the tent. Put all the garbage in the special bear-proof garbage cans available in the park.

According to this passage, which of the following statements is true?

a)

Staying overnight in the park is not permitted.

b)

The bears are attracted to the leftovers.

c)

Everyone who visits the park sees bears

d)

Since these are wild bears, they always avoid people.

50.

Which sentence gives advice?

a)

What kind of computer is it?

b)

you've had that computer for a really long time.

c)

Do you have a backup hard drive?

d)

You ought to fix it yourself.

51.

Choose the statement that describes a financial habit.

a)

My favorite store doesn’t have many sales.

b)

I don’t make much money working at the department store.

c)

I want to make a lot of money when I graduate.

d)

I keep a monthly budget so I won’t spend too much money.

52.

I hope my children will have a lot of ______ to travel when they grow up.

a)

satisfaction

b)

opportunities

c)

income

d)

achievements

53.

A: Who baked the cake?

B: It _____ this morning by Ahmed.

a)

were baked

b)

is being baked

c)

is baked

d)

was baked

54.

So many ______ in the amazon are in danger of ______.

a)

species / extinction

b)

survivors / disaster

c)

animals / rescued

d)

environments / discovered

55.

By the time we had _____ there all of the tickets had been sold.

a)

seen

b)

get

c)

gone

d)

gotten

56.

"Hi. My name is Sandy, and I am 25 years old. I help patients and doctors at the hospital. I work from 6 AM to 4 PM. Right now I'm giving medicine to my patients. I like taking care of patients."

What does Sandy do?

a)

She needs her medicine.

b)

She is a nurse.

c)

She is a student.

d)

She is a patient.

57.

A: I love horror movies!

B: I like ______ too.

a)

it

b)

some

c)

them

d)

him

58.

Listen to the conversation. What are these two people doing?

a)

studying

b)

eating

c)

sleeping

59.

Chocolate cake is my favorite ______.

a)

breakfast

b)

dessert

c)

cereal

d)

ice cream

60.

Byung-ho and Chaewon are twin brothers. They were born in Seoul, Korea. They moved to the US to go to college when they were 18. Now they are both married and are living in different states. Byung-ho is a park ranger in Mackinac Island, Michigan. Byung-ho enjoys the cold winter months. He is an excellent cross-country skier. His brother Chaewon has a house in San Diego, CA. He doesn't like cold weather, so he moved to sunny California many years ago. He is a journalist for the local newspaper.


What does Chaewon do?

a)

He is Michael's twin brother.

b)

He is a skier.

c)

He builds houses in San Diego.

d)

He works for the local newspaper.

61.

A: I _____ you an email. Did you read it?

B: No, I didn't. Sorry.

a)

send

b)

sent

c)

sending

d)

will send

62.

I wasn't going to run the marathon but my best friend _____ me.

a)

convinced

b)

discovered

c)

motivate

d)

protected

63.

Grandma Isabel is almost 100 years old and she has had an interesting life so far. When she was little, they didn't have electricity at her house. She would get up at sunrise and go to bed at sunset. She lived on a dairy farm when she was a young girl and used to help her parents milk the cows every morning. After finishing school, she went to college. Finishing her degree in record time and with honors, she became a nurse. Right after graduation, she volunteered to go to Europe during the war; however, her father refused to allow her to go. Instead, she started working at the local hospital, where she soon became the head nurse and then the first woman to manage a hospital in the country. Working at the hospital for over 30 years, she helped thousands of patients during the day and at night. One of them was especially impressed with her skills, her dedication, and charisma. He was then working at the United Nations and nominated her for the Woman of the Year award. This was the first international recognition she received, and it encouraged her to further dedicate her life to helping others. Since then she has visited over 50 countries, participated in fundraising campaigns and fought hunger and poverty all over the world.

Which of the following adjectives best describes Isabel?

a)

naïve (ingenua)

b)

gullible (crédula)

c)

selfish (egoista)

d)

committed (comprometida)

64.

A: What will happen if he moves to Chennai?

B: __________

a)

If he moves to Chennai, he’ll have to sell his house here.

b)

He has a house there and is really enjoying the weather.

c)

Chennai has enough progress to be moved there.

d)

Moving to Chennai is so much fun.

65.

One of the things I like about our town is the excellent public transportation system. I have been taking the bus to work every day for two years now. In this way, I have saved over a thousand dollars per year. I don't need to pay for parking, gas, or car maintenance. I rarely drive at all now! __________________.

Choose the best statement to end this passage.

a)

I love walking much more than using a vehicle.

b)

Working on the bus is not very convenient, though.

c)

In fact, I think I may sell my car and only use the bus from now on.

d)

Actually, the city has a very convenient public transport system.

66.

Choose the statement that describes a completed action.

a)

I bought a new game last night.

b)

I’m about to walk the dog.

c)

I'll make my bed after I finish watching this movie.

d)

I've already washed the dishes.

67.

Countries often have different religious _____ for weddings.

a)

rituals

b)

holidays

c)

anniversaries

d)

celebrations

68.

Life for my grandparents was very _____. They worked extremely hard to pay for my mother to go college.

a)

opportunistic

b)

painless

c)

challenging

d)

hard time

69.

Select the sentence that tries to confirm an opinion.

a)

This TV is expensive, isn't it?

b)

This TV costs a lot.

c)

Do you like TV?

d)

What is the price of this TV?

70.

What does the woman do?

a)

She is a teacher

b)

She is a bus driver.

c)

She is a student.

71.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning: "If you are lucky you might win the lottery."

a)

You might win the lottery, if you are lucky.

b)

If you are lucky you maybe win the lottery.

c)

If I am lucky, maybe you will win too.

d)

You could win the lottery, if you show luck.

72.

The phenomenon called global warming started many years ago. The greenhouse gases that the Earth produced were in balance with what the atmosphere could store. With the Industrial Revolution, the increased productivity required burning large amounts of fossil fuels that the Earth could not get rid of. The result has been the accumulation of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. They can stay there for years, acting like a shield that keeps the Earth warm. The problem is that the Earth's temperature is rising every year, and this is affecting life on Earth. We have already noticed significant changes in climate and natural disasters that have occurred as a result of global warming.

According to the passage, which of the following statements is correct.

a)

Greenhouse gases create fossil fuels in the atmosphere.

b)

Global warming is not a recent problem.

c)

Climate change is the result of natural disasters happening every year.

d)

After the Industrial Revolution gases were not released into the atmosphere.

73.

When are the final exams?

a)

Three weeks ago

b)

a few days

c)

in three weeks

74.

Harry goes to medical school. His father is a doctor, but Harry wants to be a nurse. Now he is studying and working at the hospital. He leaves home at 6:30 AM and sometimes gets back after 8 PM. His roommate Patrick is also a student. Patrick studies engineering. Right now Patrick is reading the newspaper. He is looking for a job in a construction company.

When does Harry get up?

a)

between 6:30 AM and 8 PM

b)

at school

c)

after 6:30 AM

d)

before 6:30 AM

75.

What is the man’s opinion about the woman’s problem?

a)

The math class is too difficult for her.

b)

There are other good classes she could take.

c)

They should both take the new class.

76.

A: Did you use to recycle your plastic bottles?

a)

No, I didn’t. I used to throw them in the garbage.

b)

I do. I like to throw them away.

c)

Yes, I'm using to recycle bottles and cans.

d)

Yes, I used to throw them in the garbage

77.

Choose the statement that can be used to speculate about the past.

a)

Were you able to complete the project on time?

b)

We certainly know what to do about the issues that have been highlighted.

c)

You shouldn't try to start the project without a support team.

d)

Something could've happened when the contract was translated.

78.

What does the woman advise him to do?

a)

Get off work earlier.

b)

Get up earlier.

c)

Go to sleep earlier.

79.

Gorillas are _____. This means there are not many gorillas alive today.

a)

illegal

b)

endangered

c)

habitat

d)

in the wild

80.

Choose the statement that describes a problem.

a)

The government has approved the construction of a new airport to better serve the increased number of tourists.

b)

Due to the small size of the park, we can keep it clean all year round.

c)

The park is small and gets overcrowded with tourists.

d)

Satisfied tourists will recommend our city to more tourists.

81.

Choose the sentence with the same meaning: The teacher said, “Please read in English for 30 minutes every day.

a)

Reading in English for 30 minutes every day is what our teacher was told us.

b)

Our teacher told us to read in English for 30 minutes every day.

c)

Our teacher told to read in English for 30 minutes every day.

d)

We told our teacher to read in English for 30 minutes every day.

82.

Li burned the cake. The cake _________ Li.

a)

is burned

b)

was burned by

c)

is burned by

d)

were burned by