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All English tests

Total questions: 490

Worksheet time: 8hrs 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

You didn't tell ............... you were coming so we didn't have a chance to book you a hotel.

a)

when

b)

us when

c)

when that

2.

I've practised my driving a lot but ........................ whether I'll pass my test first time.

a)

there isn't knowing

b)

there's no knowing

c)

there's not to know

3.

.......... thought to be over sixty different native languages spoken in Mexico.

a)

There are

b)

There is

c)

It is

d)

They are

4.

When people start to arrive, please could you show them ............ ?

a)

where park

b)

where to park

5.

The situation is very serious. There's no choice ................. an emergency meeting.

a)

but call

b)

but to call

c)

but calling

6.

Please could you ........................? I've forgotten to bring mine.

a)

lend your calculator

b)

lend your calculator me

c)

lend me your calculator

7.

Will you allow me ................. you some advice?

a)

giving

b)

to give

8.

'What's the problem?' '........... my boss. We had an argument yesterday.'

a)

It's

b)

Is

c)

There's

9.

Nowadays, ................ to the shops every week. You can do a lot of your shopping on the Internet.

a)

it's no longer necessary to go

b)

it's no more necessary to go

c)

it's no longer necessary going

10.

I'm sure that I heard ............... about me. Did you hear what they were saying?

a)

them to talk

b)

talking

c)

them talking

11.

We've just missed the last bus so there's no point ................... here any longer.

a)

in waiting

b)

to wait

c)

we wait

12.

Now that we are older, Joe and I rarely go out at night, ............?

a)

don't we

b)

do we

13.

Thank you for travelling such a long distance to see us. We ............... too tired after your journey.

a)

don't hope you feel

b)

hope you don't feel

14.

If we don't pay the bill by next week, the electricity company will ............ us.

a)

unconnect

b)

disconnect

c)

deconnect

15.

'How far is your office from where you live?' 'It's only about a kilometre ........... my house, so I walk to work.'

a)

far away from

b)

far from

c)

from

16.

Name at least 5 car parts.

4 lines
17.

Describe the picture

4 lines
18.

I'm going to ............... . There's an artist here who captures her subjects really well.

a)

have my daughter's portrait painted

b)

had my daughter's portrait painted

c)

be my daughter's portrait painted

d)

paint my daughter's portrait

19.

Do you remember .............. told about the changes to the timetable? I swear the manager didn't say anything at the staff meeting.

a)

having being

b)

being

c)

having

20.

I .................... me a lift to the station because I got up too late to walk there. He told me I'd better get up earlier in future, though.

a)

got my dad to give

b)

got to give my dad

c)

my dad got to give

21.

All the parks and green areas around here ............... and maintained by the council.

a)

get owned

b)

be owned

c)

are owned

22.

The staff here ........... flexible hours.

a)

are allowed to work

b)

are let work

c)

are let to work

23.

In the past, .............. that the pyramids were built by foreigners and slaves.

a)

it was thought

b)

what was thought was

c)

was thought

24.

Change it into passive:

They don't speak English in this shop.

(a)  

25.

Change it into passive:

Somebody broke into our bungalow last Friday.

(a)  

26.

Passive:

The accounts of this company (check) (a)   regularly twice a month by a strict tax expert.

27.

Complete with two words:


-Hey, is it raining .............. [adverb; strong rain[?

- No, it's just a ..................... rain.

(a)  

28.

They are .................. they became parents last month.

a)

proud of the fact that

b)

proud of that

29.

You need to ............ the most of your strengths.

a)

make

b)

take

c)

have

30.

It's a beautiful day - we should ............... the most of it.

a)

make

b)

do

c)

take

d)

be

31.

All this demands a lot of political will and some extra resources, and I will (a)   my best to fight to make sure that there are resources under my responsibility.

32.

.................... money is the only reason I work on Wall Street.

a)

Making

b)

Earning

c)

Taking

d)

Having

33.

(a)   out! A car!

34.

I don't know why you insist (a)   talking about it.

35.

Food prices are set to .............. again, I think.

a)

arise

b)

raise

c)

rise

36.

Could you ................. me my glasses for me from the other room, please?

a)

fetch

b)

take

c)

bring

37.

We're having a new carpet ........ in the hall next week.

a)

laid

b)

lay

c)

layed

d)

lied

38.

My wallet's gone! I've been .........!

a)

robbed

b)

stolen

c)

thieved

39.

They broke into cars to ........... the radios.

a)

steal

b)

rob

c)

robbed

d)

stole

40.

...... they chose to represent them at the meeting.

a)

The person it was David

b)

It was David who

41.

Emphasise what is possible in the following sentence:


Bill saw a beautiful girl at the party last night.


"It was...

4 lines
42.

Michael told me about the new club.


"The guy...

(a)  

43.

"I left the job because of some personal issues."


Rewrite the sentence using the word: "why"

4 lines
44.

Write the sentence:


Never/Andrew/work/so hard.

4 lines
45.

.......... after buying the flat she'd wanted for ages,Ellen decided to move abroad.

a)

Ironically,

b)

The ironic thing that

c)

Ironic that

46.

Write the sentence:


Never/anyone/seen/Suzan/so anxious.

4 lines
47.

The couple took a ................ break from work.

a)

twoweek

b)

two-weeks

c)

two-week

48.

In a few sentences describe what is an ice-cream to somebody who has never tried one.

4 lines
49.

What is the difference between these two sentences:

I like French.

I like the French.

4 lines
50.

Write some examples of countries with "the" article in their names.

4 lines
51.

.................... complaining to the manager? You won't get your money back.

a)

What's the use

b)

What's the point in

c)

Why on earth

52.

Could you tell me ....................., please?

a)

where is the railway station

b)

where the railway station is 

c)

where's the railway station

53.

I ................ guessed that your brother was seventy-five. He looks so young!

a)

wouldn't of

b)

wouldn't

c)

wouldn't've

54.

.............. made you buy that dress? It really doesn't look good on you.

a)

However

b)

Whatever

c)

Why on earth

55.

You've scarcely eaten anything, .................. ? Are you feeling under the weather?

a)

haven't you

b)

do you

c)

have you

56.

Do you know what time .................. ?

a)

it is

b)

is it

c)

is there

d)

is

57.

Rephrase:

Do you have a pet?

Can you tell me (a)   ?

58.

Rephrase:

What is your name?

I’d like to know (a)  

59.

Rephrase:

What did you do yesterday?

I wonder what (a)  

60.

Rephrase:

Did you buy that dress?

I’d like to know (a)  

61.

'Have you heard? Edwin got an A in his exam?'

' ...................? That's fantastic news!'

a)

Has he really

b)

Got he really

c)

Did he really

62.

There are .............. to visit in Devon. It's hard to make a choice when you only have a week's holiday!

a)

so much attractions

b)

so many attractions

c)

such a lot attractions

63.

It's .................. your flat, isn't it?

a)

high time you dust

b)

about time you dusted

c)

time you are dusting

64.

................... , it's time for me to get off now. I'll phone you tomorrow. Bye.

a)

Admittedly

b)

Anyway

c)

Apparently

65.

'Sam's team came top of the league this year.'

' ................. I didn't know that. They've done well. They were near the bottom last year, weren't they?'

a)

Really?

b)

OK.

c)

Right.

66.

I suggest you take an umbrella ..................... it rains later. You can never tell with the weather in England.

a)

whether

b)

unless

c)

in case

67.

'We didn't catch the bus to Bristol after all.'

' ..............? How come?'

a)

Haven't you

b)

Did you

c)

Didn't you

68.

Well, I was, .................. , walking into this shop, but I wasn't looking around properly, so I tripped over this clothes rail thing. It was pretty embarrassing!

a)

like

b)

really

c)

now

69.

'It looks like Manchester United are going to win now.'

'Oh, no. ....................'

a)

I don't hope so

b)

I hope not

c)

I hope no

70.

What does it mean:

"Don't worry about paying for your half of the pizza-I gotcha"

4 lines
71.

He wants to be ................ Shakespeare.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

-

72.

.................... rich should pay more taxes

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

d)

-

73.

I want to buy _______ piano, but I can’t play _______ piano.

a)

the, the

b)

the, a

c)

a, the

d)

a, an

74.

What did you eat for _______ breakfast this morning?

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

-

75.

_______ Andamans are in_______ Indian Ocean.

a)

the, the

b)

the, a

c)

a, the

d)

the, an

76.

.... Second World war ended in 1945.

a)

A

b)

An

c)

The

d)

-

77.

When we were in London, we spent all day shopping in ...... .

a)

the Oxford Street

b)

The Oxford Street

c)

Oxford Street

78.

Park your car in ............ behind the supermarket and I'll meet you at the main entrance.

a)

the car park

b)

a car park

c)

car park

79.

More than.............. of the people questioned in our survey said they thought that taxes were too high.

a)

the third

b)

a third

c)

third

80.

The children have eaten ........... sandwiches I made this morning, so now I need to make some more.

a)

the all

b)

all the

81.

How to be safe while surfing the internet? What dangers may be lurking at us? Write a short guide for an elderly person.

4 lines
82.

Sue had cut herself while chopping vegetables and she had plasters on .............. .

a)

both hand

b)

each hand

c)

every hand

83.

'I'm afraid this coffee might be a bit too strong for you.'

' .................. ! I hate coffee that's too weak.'

a)

The stronger better

b)

Better the stronger

c)

The stronger the better

d)

The better stronger

84.

Read the text below and fill the gaps (eg. "word, word") with proper terms:

............... , in the Christian church, a period of penitential preparation for Easter. In Western churches it begins on ..................., six and a half weeks before Easter, and provides a 40-day period for fasting and abstinence, in imitation of Jesus Christ’s fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry.

(a)  

85.

What are the symbols of Easter? What do they symbolize?

Please answer in a few sentences.

4 lines
86.

Translate:

Nie pamiętam jak leciała ta piosenka, możesz mi ją zanucić?

4 lines
87.

Translate:

Słyszę jak mysz piszczy pod szafką.

4 lines
88.

Translate:

O czym szepcą te dziewczyny?

4 lines
89.

Translate:

Psy szczekają, będzie mżawka.

4 lines
90.

Translate the title of this article to English.

4 lines
91.

How do you call this natural appearance of coloured light in the sky?

(a)  

92.

How do we call these 2 animal classes?

(a)  

93.

What is the meaning of this company's name?

4 lines
94.

This is Ryan Gosling. What does his surname mean?

(a)  

95.

Name these two breeds of dogs.

(a)  

96.

Imagine ordering meat at a butcher's shop. What will you name the meat of each of the nine animals?

4 lines
97.

What a "herbivore" mean?

4 lines
98.

Translate:

Na kraj ma zostać wprowadzony pakiet sankcji gospodarczych.

(a)  

99.

Oversleep vs Sleepover - What's the difference?

4 lines
100.

Make the question indirect:

Can you open the window?

I want to know ...

(a)  

101.

Make the question indirect:

Where can I buy those shoes?

I wonder ...

(a)  

102.

Make the question indirect:

Are you his brother?

Can you tell me ...

(a)  

103.

Make the question indirect:

Is it your pen?

Can you tell me ...

(a)  

104.

Make the question indirect:

Where is his pen?

I'd like to know ...

(a)  

105.

Make the question indirect:

Are you using this?

Can you tell me ...

(a)  

106.

Make the question indirect:

Have you got a sister?

Could you tell me ...

(a)  

107.

Make the question indirect:

Has your mum got long hair?

I wonder ...

(a)  

108.

Make the question indirect:

How many cats have you got?

Could you tell me ...

(a)  

109.

Make the question indirect:

Was our cat at the vet yesterday?

I'd like to know ...

(a)  

110.

Add a suitable question tag:

Everyone’s ready to go, (a)   ?

111.

Add a suitable question tag:

Let’s be reasonable, (a)   ?

112.

Add a suitable question tag:

There’s no place like home, (a)   ?

113.

Add a suitable question tag:

Alan never took his work seriously, (a)   ?

114.

Add a suitable question tag:

Patricia hardly said a word, (a)   ?

115.

Add a suitable question tag:

Nobody has seen my wallet, (a)   ?

116.

Add a suitable question tag:

Everyone has secrets, (a)   ?

117.

Add a suitable question tag:

That’s such a shame, (a)   ?

118.

Add a suitable question tag:

Nothing surprises you anymore, (a)   ?

119.

Add a suitable question tag:

Nearly everyone came to the meeting, (a)   ?

120.

Add a suitable question tag:

I'm being silly, (a)   ?

121.

Nobody’s been here recently, ...

a)

have they?

b)

haven’t they?

122.

Do you know what ...

a)

is the answer?

b)

the answer is?

123.

Incredible! ..... an amazing coincidence.

a)

How

b)

What

124.

Expensive it may be, but tasteful ...

a)

isn’t it

b)

it isn’t

125.

Hardly anyone turned up for the launch, ....

a)

did they?

b)

didn’t they?

126.

It was a great film but ...

a)

the ending was a bit sad

b)

there was a bit sad ending.

127.

Karl's been falsifying the company accounts, ...

a)

admittedly

b)

apparently

128.

It was ................ a hot day we decided to go to the beach.

a)

such

b)

so

129.

Let’s all go out for a Chinese meal, .......

a)

shall we?

b)

will we?

130.

Could you tell me how ............ replace the battery in this camera?

a)

can I

b)

I can

131.

That film actor is ............ good-looking!

a)

much

b)

dead

132.

I think the whole lot of them should be thrown in jail, .............

a)

frankly

b)

luckily

133.

You had a baby last year, .............

a)

didn’t you?

b)

hadn’t you?

134.

Nothing survives a nuclear bomb, ..........

a)

do they?

b)

does it?

135.

That's fascinating. ..................... did the professor talk about?

a)

Else what

b)

What else

136.

I adore your little boy — he’s ........ cute!

a)

so

b)

such

137.

There’s scarcely enough money to pay the gas bill, ......... there?

a)

isn't

b)

is

138.

‘I passed my driving test first time.’

‘So ... ’

a)

I did

b)

did I

139.

..... did you manage to get such a nice suntan?

a)

Whatever

b)

However

140.

‘I love Italian ice cream.’

‘Oh, ..... too!’

a)

I

b)

me

141.

Thus, firms entering overseas markets must .............. this in mind when introducing new products or services.

a)

bear

b)

bare

c)

bury

d)

berry

142.

to 'lose the plot' means

a)

to no longer be able to act normally or understand what is happening

b)

to finally achieve the desired level of understanding

c)

to forget about an important event

143.

She said she could afford it, but .................... I don't think she has enough money.

a)

reading between the lines

b)

jumping to conclusions

c)

being miles away

d)

in the red

144.

I'd love to buy a Porsche, but they cost an arm and a leg.

In other words...

a)

it costs a small fortune

b)

I'm in the drive's seat

c)

keep your eye on a ball

d)

it's money for an old rope

145.

If in an american document you find a date 06.09.2021, it means...

a)

6th of September

b)

9th of June

146.

If in a british document you find a date 06.09.2021, it means...

a)

6th of September

b)

9th of June

147.

Name the shapes in order

4 lines
148.

How do we call shapes that curve inward, like an hourglass and the shapes that curve outward, like a football? (write 2 words)

4 lines
149.

Read the medical note:

"Other symptoms include respiratory spasms and breathing difficulties, hyperexcitability, anxiety, convulsions, profuse salivation, altered perception, acute confusion and aggression leading to coma."

a)

The patient produces a lot of saliva.

b)

The patient has problems with lack of saliva.

c)

The patient's saliva is toxic.

150.

Read the highlighted sentence in the article (of the whole article if you're so eager ;) ).

What does the "morsels" mean?

4 lines
151.

There was an abundance of food at the wedding.

a)

I came back home very hungry.

b)

I came back home completely full.

152.

The hotel we stayed in was really dilapidated.

a)

I enjoyed the stay very much.

b)

I was afraid it would collapse any second.

c)

It was so hot inside I couldn't breathe.

d)

We had an amazing time there, surely will come back.

153.

The state school system offers a top-notch education.

The level of the education is ...

a)

low

b)

medium

c)

high

154.

"It is high time for the critics to open their minds to a new approach."

a)

it should have been done sooner or a long time ago

b)

it shouldn't be done at all

c)

it should be done in a far future

155.

What does "fortnight" mean?

4 lines
156.

In a short text (5-10 sentences or more) describe what is the impact of colours on our daily life? You can write about rooms, buildings, objects, clothes, products - anything you'd like to. Examples are welcome.

4 lines
157.

Wash your hands thoroughly, Peter, so they're ....................... before we start cooking.

a)

nice clean

b)

nice and clean

c)

clean and nice

158.

It's about time you ........... thinking seriously about the future. What do you want to do when you leave college?

a)

will start

b)

started

c)

start

159.

I've made some sandwiches ............... you get hungry during the train journey.

a)

if

b)

in case

c)

in case that

160.

Could you tell me ......... ?

a)

where is the post office

b)

where the post office is

161.

I'm afraid the hotel is completely full, so we need to find .................................... to stay tonight.

a)

somewhere other

b)

somewhere else

c)

anywhere else

162.

Police are looking for the escaped prisoner, but as yet his ..................... unknown.

a)

whereabouts is

b)

whereabout is

c)

whereabouts are

163.

Have you finished the book I ...................? If so, please may I have it back?

a)

lent you it

b)

lent you

c)

lent it you

164.

If we are going to work successfully as a team, we must always tell ........................... the truth.

a)

each others

b)

ourselves

c)

one another

165.

I just asked Tony about his work and he got very upset. I didn't realise that he had lost his job last week. ........................ to be so careful not to say the wrong thing.

a)

You have

b)

They have

166.

Thank you all so much for coming to my party. I do hope you're all enjoying ............... .

a)

you

b)

yourselves

c)

yourself

167.

My parents are both wonderful pianists: I'd love to be able to play the piano as well as ......................... .

a)

them do

b)

them

c)

they

168.

The concert was a huge success. The ................ was deafening.

a)

applause of the people listening in the park

b)

people listening in the park's applause

c)

people's applause listening in the park

169.

I'd like to go on holiday with you, but two weeks ................. a long time to be away from the office.

a)

is

b)

are

170.

Professor Wilkinson is an expert in ........................ . He's giving a lecture on what schools were like in the nineteenth century.

a)

the Education's History

b)

Education's History

c)

the History of Education

171.

I'm afraid that George insisted on choosing the restaurant. Some of the restaurants in this town are very good value, but I think he's chosen ...................... .

a)

very expensive one

b)

a very expensive one

c)

a very expensive

172.

Aerobics ........... a great way of keeping fit.

a)

is

b)

are

173.

Fish and chips .................. one of my favourite meals.

a)

is

b)

are

174.

My best .................. and my father's birthdays are both on the same day.

a)

friends

b)

friend

c)

friend's

175.

As part of my diet, I've stopped drinking full-fat milk: now I only have ..................... .

a)

a skimmed one

b)

skimmed

c)

skimmed one

176.

The .............. lasted for over an hour.

a)

witness's questioning of the police officer

b)

police officer's questioning of the witness

c)

questioning of the police officer of the witness

177.

In order to understand other people properly, one first needs to understand .

a)

oneself

b)

one's self

c)

onesself

178.

My parents know Mr Fowler very well indeed – he's a good friend of ............. .

a)

their's

b)

theirs

c)

theirs'

179.

Both my father and my uncle .................... come to watch my team play football this year.

a)

have

b)

has

180.

The proposed new working hours are generally popular in my company, although a minority of employees ................ unhappy with them.

a)

is

b)

are

181.

I've just bought ....................... petrol, but I'm not sure it's enough to get us home.

a)

twenty euros' worth of

b)

twenty euros' worth

c)

twenty euros'

182.

My parents live just .................... from here. It's very easy for me to visit them.

a)

an hours drive

b)

an hour's drive

c)

a drive of an hour

183.

I'm packing ...................... and three shirts for my business trip this weekend.

a)

two pairs of trousers

b)

two trousers

c)

two pair of trousers

184.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was appointed in 2009. She is ................... and served as a senator for eight years before her appointment.

a)

Bill Clinton former US President's wife

b)

the wife of former US President Bill Clinton's

c)

the wife of former US President Bill Clinton

185.

After I've been working in the garden, I usually have a long hot bath ................ .

a)

to relax myself

b)

to relax

c)

to myself relax

186.

For people involved in the film industry, the most important awards event ............... the Oscars.

a)

is

b)

are

187.

Is the ................ coffee ready yet? She's asked for it twice.

a)

woman's in the blue coat

b)

woman in the blue coat's

c)

woman's in the blue coat's

188.

Fill the gaps in the article in following pattern:

"A1 B2 C3 etc..."

4 lines
189.

In order to come up with new and innovative ideas, it's important to ____________ and not limit ourselves to the obvious solutions.

a)

think inside the box

b)

think outside the box

c)

think above the box

190.

Our team is going to ____________ ideas for our new project in our next meeting.

a)

brainstorm

b)

rainstorm

c)

sunbathe

191.

If we want to get this project done quickly, we may need to ____________ and ask for some favors from our contacts.

a)

pull strings

b)

cut strings

c)

tie strings

192.

In today's fast-paced work environment, it's important to be skilled at ____________, or the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.

a)

single-tasking

b)

multitasking

c)

no-tasking

193.

Be careful not to ____________ by taking on too many projects at once. It's better to focus on a few things and do them well.

a)

bite off more than you can chew

b)

bite off less than you can chew

c)

bite off exactly what you can chew

194.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

A __________ has four equal sides and four right angles.

a)

circle

b)

square

c)

rectangle

195.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

A __________ shape curves inward, like the inside of a bowl.

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

linear

196.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

A __________ has six equal sides and angles, and is often used in math and engineering.

a)

cube

b)

pyramid

c)

cylinder

197.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

The __________ axis runs from top to bottom.

a)

horizontal

b)

vertical

c)

diagonal

198.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

The colors on the old painting had __________ over time and now it looks almost gray.

a)

faded

b)

bright

c)

neon

199.

Minimalism: what can we do to declutter our lives?

Answer in a couple of sentences.

4 lines
200.

Write the correct question tag:

Despite the company's financial troubles, they're still planning to expand their operations, (a)   ?

201.

Write the correct question tag:

The professor has assigned a challenging project, (a)   ?

202.

Write the correct question tag:

Despite the criticism, the film was a box office success, (a)   ?

203.

Write the correct question tag:

We should definitely try the new restaurant downtown, (a)   ?

204.

Write the correct question tag:

They're going to need more funding to complete the project on time, (a)   ?

205.

Write the correct question tag:

The company's profits have been steadily declining, (a)   ?

206.

Write the correct question tag:

You're not seriously considering quitting your job, (a)   ?

207.

Write the correct question tag:

I'm not the only one who thinks this is a good idea, (a)   ?

208.

Each of the Olympic athletes ________ for months, even years.

a)

have been training

b)

were training

c)

has been training

d)

been training

209.

The hurricane caused ____________ damage to the city.

a)

extend

b)

extended

c)

extensive

d)

extension

210.

You were ____________ the New York office before 2 p.m.

a)

suppose call

b)

supposed to call

c)

supposed calling

d)

supposed call

211.

Choose the best answer.

It is …………. for all motorcyclists to wear helmets.

a)

compulsive

b)

compulsory

c)

voluntary

212.

Choose the best answer.

We’re …………. signatures for our petition.

a)

collecting

b)

saving

c)

assembling

213.

Choose the best answer.

I prefer natural lighting to …………. lighting in my home.

a)

fake

b)

unreal

c)

artificial

214.

Children must have their parents' .......................... to join the test.

a)

receipt

b)

exhibition

c)

approval

d)

process

215.

Name 4 flowers in English:

4 lines
216.

Make the question indirect:

Can you open the window?

I want to know ...

(a)  

217.

Make the question indirect:

Where can I buy those shoes?

I wonder ...

(a)  

218.

Make the question indirect:

Are you his brother?

Can you tell me ...

(a)  

219.

Make the question indirect:

Is it your pen?

Can you tell me ...

(a)  

220.

Make the question indirect:

Where is his pen?

I'd like to know ...

(a)  

221.

Make the question indirect:

Are you using this?

Can you tell me ...

(a)  

222.

Make the question indirect:

Have you got a sister?

Could you tell me ...

(a)  

223.

Make the question indirect:

Has your mum got long hair?

I wonder ...

(a)  

224.

Make the question indirect:

How many cats have you got?

Could you tell me ...

(a)  

225.

Make the question indirect:

Was our cat at the vet yesterday?

I'd like to know ...

(a)  

226.

Add a suitable question tag:

Everyone’s ready to go, (a)   ?

227.

Add a suitable question tag:

Let’s be reasonable, (a)   ?

228.

Add a suitable question tag:

There’s no place like home, (a)   ?

229.

Add a suitable question tag:

Alan never took his work seriously, (a)   ?

230.

Add a suitable question tag:

Patricia hardly said a word, (a)   ?

231.

Add a suitable question tag:

Nobody has seen my wallet, (a)   ?

232.

Add a suitable question tag:

Everyone has secrets, (a)   ?

233.

Add a suitable question tag:

That’s such a shame, (a)   ?

234.

Add a suitable question tag:

Nothing surprises you anymore, (a)   ?

235.

Add a suitable question tag:

Nearly everyone came to the meeting, (a)   ?

236.

Add a suitable question tag:

I'm being silly, (a)   ?

237.

Nobody’s been here recently, ...

a)

have they?

b)

haven’t they?

238.

Do you know what ...

a)

is the answer?

b)

the answer is?

239.

Incredible! ..... an amazing coincidence.

a)

How

b)

What

240.

Expensive it may be, but tasteful ...

a)

isn’t it

b)

it isn’t

241.

Hardly anyone turned up for the launch, ....

a)

did they?

b)

didn’t they?

242.

It was a great film but ...

a)

the ending was a bit sad

b)

there was a bit sad ending.

243.

Karl's been falsifying the company accounts, ...

a)

admittedly

b)

apparently

244.

It was ................ a hot day we decided to go to the beach.

a)

such

b)

so

245.

Let’s all go out for a Chinese meal, .......

a)

shall we?

b)

will we?

246.

Could you tell me how ............ replace the battery in this camera?

a)

can I

b)

I can

247.

That film actor is ............ good-looking!

a)

much

b)

dead

248.

I think the whole lot of them should be thrown in jail, .............

a)

frankly

b)

luckily

249.

You had a baby last year, .............

a)

didn’t you?

b)

hadn’t you?

250.

Nothing survives a nuclear bomb, ..........

a)

do they?

b)

does it?

251.

That's fascinating. ..................... did the professor talk about?

a)

Else what

b)

What else

252.

I adore your little boy — he’s ........ cute!

a)

so

b)

such

253.

There’s scarcely enough money to pay the gas bill, ......... there?

a)

isn't

b)

is

254.

‘I passed my driving test first time.’

‘So ... ’

a)

I did

b)

did I

255.

..... did you manage to get such a nice suntan?

a)

Whatever

b)

However

256.

‘I love Italian ice cream.’

‘Oh, ..... too!’

a)

I

b)

me

257.

Thus, firms entering overseas markets must .............. this in mind when introducing new products or services.

a)

bear

b)

bare

c)

bury

d)

berry

258.

to 'lose the plot' means

a)

to no longer be able to act normally or understand what is happening

b)

to finally achieve the desired level of understanding

c)

to forget about an important event

259.

She said she could afford it, but .................... I don't think she has enough money.

a)

reading between the lines

b)

jumping to conclusions

c)

being miles away

d)

in the red

260.

I'd love to buy a Porsche, but they cost an arm and a leg.

In other words...

a)

it costs a small fortune

b)

I'm in the drive's seat

c)

keep your eye on a ball

d)

it's money for an old rope

261.

If in an american document you find a date 06.09.2021, it means...

a)

6th of September

b)

9th of June

262.

If in a british document you find a date 06.09.2021, it means...

a)

6th of September

b)

9th of June

263.

Name the shapes in order

4 lines
264.

How do we call shapes that curve inward, like an hourglass and the shapes that curve outward, like a football? (write 2 words)

4 lines
265.

Read the medical note:

"Other symptoms include respiratory spasms and breathing difficulties, hyperexcitability, anxiety, convulsions, profuse salivation, altered perception, acute confusion and aggression leading to coma."

a)

The patient produces a lot of saliva.

b)

The patient has problems with lack of saliva.

c)

The patient's saliva is toxic.

266.

Read the highlighted sentence in the article (of the whole article if you're so eager ;) ).

What does the "morsels" mean?

4 lines
267.

There was an abundance of food at the wedding.

a)

I came back home very hungry.

b)

I came back home completely full.

268.

The hotel we stayed in was really dilapidated.

a)

I enjoyed the stay very much.

b)

I was afraid it would collapse any second.

c)

It was so hot inside I couldn't breathe.

d)

We had an amazing time there, surely will come back.

269.

The state school system offers a top-notch education.

The level of the education is ...

a)

low

b)

medium

c)

high

270.

"It is high time for the critics to open their minds to a new approach."

a)

it should have been done sooner or a long time ago

b)

it shouldn't be done at all

c)

it should be done in a far future

271.

What does "fortnight" mean?

4 lines
272.

In a short text (5-10 sentences or more) describe what is the impact of colours on our daily life? You can write about rooms, buildings, objects, clothes, products - anything you'd like to. Examples are welcome.

4 lines
273.

Wash your hands thoroughly, Peter, so they're ....................... before we start cooking.

a)

nice clean

b)

nice and clean

c)

clean and nice

274.

It's about time you ........... thinking seriously about the future. What do you want to do when you leave college?

a)

will start

b)

started

c)

start

275.

I've made some sandwiches ............... you get hungry during the train journey.

a)

if

b)

in case

c)

in case that

276.

Could you tell me ......... ?

a)

where is the post office

b)

where the post office is

277.
My brother _____ a bear an hour ago.
a)
seen
b)
saw
c)
sees
278.
What _____ you eat for lunch yesterday?
a)
do
b)
did
c)
were
279.

Tony: We are waiting for the new Stars Wars movie. In fact, we______________here for more than five hours.

a)

wait

b)

are waiting

c)

have waited

d)

have been waiting

280.
He was in Japan last month. He___________Japan before.
a)
never visited
b)
was never visiting
c)
had never visited
d)
had never been visiting
281.
How long____you____here?
a)
did ... be
b)
were ... being
c)
have ... been
d)
have ... been being
282.
He_____________five letters to the manager by the time he finally received an answer.
a)
wrote
b)
was writing
c)
had written
d)
had been writting
283.
Please be quiet! You ____________ me!
a)
interrupt me
b)
will interrupt me
c)
will have interrupted
d)
are forever interrupting
284.
This is the second time I______ Japanese food.
a)
have eaten
b)
had eaten
c)
ate
d)
was eating
285.
By the time you get a promotion, I ____________ for 10 years.
a)
will work
b)
'm going to work
c)
will have worked
d)
will have been working
286.
Look out! The floor is slippery. You ________________ down.
a)
will fall
b)
're going to fall
c)
will have fallen
d)
're falling
287.
Choose
a)
I have caught this bird...
b)
I cought this bird...
c)
I caught this bird...
d)
I catch this bird...
288.
Choose
a)
I live here...
b)
I have lived here...
c)
I have left here...
d)
I am living here...
289.
Choose
a)
I was hiking in the mountains when I was seeing a bear.
b)
I  hiked in the mountains when I saw a bear.
c)
I hiking in the mountains when I saw a bear.
d)
I was hiking in the mountains when I saw a bear.
290.

Fill the gap:


There's no (a)   like home.

291.

Cyndi Lauper was singing


"But I see your true colors

Shining through

I see your true colors

And that's why I love you

So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors

True colors are beautiful

Like a rainbow"


What does 'true colors (/colours)' mean ?

a)

the kind of person someone really is rather than what the person seems to be

b)

the person who is hiding their real feelings

c)

the person who can hide their emotions, fooling everyone around

292.

What does "go Dutch' mean?

(a)  

293.

Name those 3 kitchen verbs:

(a)  

294.

Write american versions of the words below:

favourite, metre, aeroplane

(a)  

295.

The place that you come from is called

a)

home town

b)

home city

c)

mother city

d)

mother town

296.

#idioms

A term for a person who is fussy while old-fashioned, traditionalist, conformist, or conservative, sometimes almost to the point of eccentricity or geekiness. It is a slang term, mildly derogatory but sometimes affectionate too and can be used to describe someone with a zealous focus on order.

a)

fuddy duddy

b)

topsy turvy

c)

wishy washy

297.

#idioms

Don't …………………….- just get your bags and let's go

a)

dilly dally

b)

tip top

c)

hush hush

298.

# idioms

When somebody brings home the bacon, he

a)

earns money

b)

is responsible for buying food

c)

cooks dinner

d)

works as a butcher

299.

#idioms

What does it mean to walk on eggshells?

(a)  

300.

#idioms


Andy: Hey, Tom, were you at the meeting with the author of the book?

Tom: I had a bigger fish to fry.

a)

Tom was at the meeting but had to leave immedietely

b)

Tom wasn't at the meeting as he was busy

c)

Tom was at the meeting and enjoyed it

d)

Tom hadn't heard about the meeting

301.

#idioms

When something is easy you say it's a piece of ...

(a)  

302.

My computer .......................... so now I can get on with my work as usual.

a)

has been fixed

b)

has been being fixed

c)

was being fixed

303.

The twenty-seven-year-old man hasn't been seen since ....................... his home on 8 May. The police are asking for information from anyone who may have seen him.

a)

he has left

b)

he was leaving

c)

he left

304.

Winston Churchill .......................... , as well as twice serving as prime minister in the mid-twentieth century.

a)

painted and wrote

b)

has painted and written

c)

had painted and written

305.

It's obvious you've been ......................... . Your face is red!

a)

running

b)

running recently

c)

running lately

306.

The sculpture ....................... a green and turquoise globe and is a representation of the natural beauty of planet Earth.

a)

resembles

b)

is resembling

307.

In just a few words/sentences, describe your perfect morning.

4 lines
308.

In a nutshell, what was the last film that you saw about?

4 lines
309.

a)

1.'m always 2.was standing 3.was wearing 4.hadn't

b)

1.always 2.was standing 3.wore 4.haven't

c)

1.'m always 2.was standing 3.wouldn't wear 4.hadn't

d)

1.'m always 2.stood 3.was wearing 4.hadn't

e)

1.always 2.stayed 3.was wearing 4.haven't

310.

When I arrived, (a)   (the meeting / start) . I thanked everybody for waiting for me.

311.

a)

A

b)

B

312.

a)

A

b)

B

313.

a)

A

b)

B

314.

a)

A

b)

B

315.

My parents looked tired when I saw them because .....................for over twenty-four hours.

a)

they've travelled

b)

they've been travelling

c)

they'd been travelling

316.

............... reading this book by Saturday, so I'll lend it to you then. I know you're going to love it.

a)

I'll have finished

b)

I'm finishing

c)

I finish

317.

Believe me – I worked with Brian for years. If you give him a chance with this position, ......................... you down.

a)

he won't let

b)

he's not letting

c)

he doesn't let

318.

According to the weather forecast, ............... tomorrow.

a)

it rains

b)

it's going to rain

c)

it's raining

319.

These simple stretching exercises ........................ be done in the mornings to invigorate your body and in the evenings to relax.

a)

can

b)

are able to

320.

I'm sorry. I ................ red chilli peppers. I hope the recipe will work with these rather than the green ones.

a)

could have got

b)

could only get

c)

could hardly get

321.

You ................. pick me up – I could have taken a taxi. But this is great, thanks!

a)

needn't have to

b)

didn't need to

c)

didn't must

322.

You ............... go back in time to undo things you've done.

a)

can't

b)

might not

c)

may not

323.

I .................. be a surgeon. I hate the sight of blood.

a)

haven't got to

b)

couldn't

c)

mustn't

324.

Where ................. I have put my keys? I've been looking for them for nearly half an hour now.

a)

should

b)

can

c)

may

325.

I ..................... make several phone calls to sort out the problem when I lost my credit card, but it all worked out in the end.

a)

must

b)

should

c)

had to

326.

He ...................... her to drink more water to relieve her headache.

a)

threatened

b)

advised

c)

replied

327.

She ......................... take my passport.

a)

reminded that should

b)

reminded me that I should

c)

reminded that I should

328.

'It's important that you don't touch any of the exhibits.'

The curator (a)   any of the exhibits at the show.

329.

'I go along with you on that point,' she ................ .

a)

refused

b)

apologised

c)

agreed

330.

John ................................ my driving test at my third attempt.

a)

congratulated me on passing

b)

congratulated on passing

c)

congratulated me on pass

331.

The second candidate asked ...................... . I liked her frankness and her interest in improving herself.

a)

if there was a chance of promotion or no

b)

if there was a chance of promotion or not

c)

if or not there was a chance of promotion

332.

The teacher recommended ..................... an advanced learner's dictionary.

a)

to buy

b)

buy

c)

buying

333.

The boss ..................... overtime several evenings a week.

a)

expected me to work

b)

expected me working

c)

expected me work

334.

'Don't take the keys off the key ring in future.'

He .................... the keys off the key ring.

a)

told me not to take

b)

didn't tell me to take

c)

told me to take not

335.

'You are not allowed to go into the science lab any more after your behaviour.'

The headteacher ....................... the boys to go into the science lab.

a)

forbade

b)

told

c)

exclaimed

336.

What ............ I wear to the interview? Do you think a suit would be best?

a)

ought

b)

would

c)

shall

337.

It's a lovely day. Let's go for a walk in the park, (a)   we?

338.

You ........................ have reminded me it was Mum's birthday. You know I never remember dates!

a)

must

b)

might

c)

couldn't

339.

Hmmm.., if it's twelve o'clock here, ................. dinner in Japan.

a)

they'll be having

b)

they have

c)

they'll have

340.

Take a look over there right now. That kite surfer ...................... from that big wave.

a)

will jump

b)

will be jumping

c)

is going to jump

341.

He was waiting at the bus stop ..................... the accident.

a)

when he was seeing

b)

when he saw

c)

as he saw

342.

I've just bought ....................... petrol, but I'm not sure it's enough to get us home.

a)

twenty euros' worth of

b)

twenty euros' worth

c)

twenty euros'

343.

The best ....................... I ever received from my parents for my birthday was a pair of diamond earrings.

a)

presents

b)

present

344.

The new ..................... of the Finance Committee is Mrs Mary Evans.

a)

chair

b)

chair woman

c)

chair man

345.

When I started learning the piano, I made lots of mistakes. I was always amazed by ................ .

a)

the my teacher's patience

b)

my teacher's patience

c)

patience of my teacher

346.

My parents live just ..................... from here. It's very easy for me to visit them.

a)

an hours drive

b)

an hour's drive

c)

a drive of an hour

347.

I'm packing .................... and three shirts for my business trip this weekend.

a)

two pairs of trousers

b)

two trousers

c)

.two pair of trousers

348.

Every year, my wife and I buy .................. a present on our wedding anniversary. The presents she gives me are usually more neatly wrapped than the ones I give her!

a)

ourselves

b)

ourself

c)

each other

349.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was appointed in 2009. She is ...................... and served as a senator for eight years before her appointment.

a)

Bill Clinton former US President's wife

b)

the wife of former US President Bill Clinton's

c)

the wife of former US President Bill Clinton

350.

My brother has started a website selling ................... .

a)

women's cheap shoes

b)

cheap women's shoes

c)

cheap womens' shoes

351.

She was determined to visit her daughter in Australia, even though she had ...................... of flying.

a)

a deep fear

b)

deep fear

352.

After I've been working in the garden, I usually have a long hot bath .....................

a)

to relax myself

b)

to relax

c)

to myself relax

353.

For people involved in the film industry, the most important awards event ................... the Oscars.

a)

are

b)

is

354.

Have you seen .................... ? It's a beautiful red sports car. He bought it last month.

a)

my brothers new car

b)

the new car of my brother

c)

my brother's new car

355.

I was given this computer by.................. of mine. He doesn't need it because he's just bought a new one.

a)

a my father's friend

b)

a friend of my father's

c)

a father's friend

356.

Is the................... coffee ready yet? She's asked for it twice.

a)

woman's in the blue coat

b)

woman in the blue coat's

c)

woman's in the blue coat's

357.

In 1974, Britain was fascinated by the news of ........................ following the murder of his children's nanny. He was never seen again.

a)

an aristocrat Lord Lucan's disappearance

b)

the disappearance of an aristocrat, Lord Lucan

c)

Lord Lucan, an aristocrat's disappearance

358.

Mum's cat, Sweet Pea, is losing her sight now. .......... nearly seventeen, so it's not surprising.

a)

She's

b)

There's

c)

It's

359.

Lots of people have admired ........................ . They are so lifelike.

a)

flower paintings of Linda

b)

Linda's paintings of flowers

c)

Linda's flowers painting

360.

The sheep, with a look of resignation in their eyes, .................... taken from the pen and led to the waiting transport.

a)

was

b)

were

361.

All the children here at the foster home look after ................... if any of them has a problem. They are very considerate and thoughtful.

a)

each other

b)

one another

c)

themselves

362.

....................... are arranging a shopping trip to Oxford Street. You're welcome to join us, if you have some free time.

a)

My best friend and me

b)

I and my best friend

c)

My best friend and I

363.

Countless pelicans ................... have been covered in oil in the Gulf of Mexico.

a)

they

b)

-

c)

and

364.

During ..............., there was an enormous amount of snow in North America.

a)

.1982 winter

b)

the winter of 1982

c)

1982's winter

365.

My .................... flat is up for sale, if you're interested in viewing it. It's in a great location.

a)

best friend's cousin

b)

best friend cousin's

c)

best friend's cousin's

366.

The man, who has eight children, ..................... sentenced to twelve months' community service for tax evasion.

a)

were

b)

was

367.

People ................... all talking about that new film with Colin Firth. What's it called? I've forgotten.

a)

is

b)

-

c)

are

368.

Which of the sided of the table shows the "TH" sound voiced (hard) and which is voiceless (soft)?

a)

left - voiced TH, right - unvoiced TH

b)

left - unvoiced TH, right - voiced TH

369.

Which of the sided of the table shows the "TH" sound voiced (hard) and which is voiceless (soft)?

a)

left - voiced TH, right - unvoiced TH

b)

left - unvoiced TH, right - voiced TH

370.

Which Christmas tradition do you consider as your favourite? Answer in a few sentences.

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371.

Which country is marked in red?

(a)  

372.

Collective nouns:

translate: "pęk kluczy"

(a)  

373.

Collective nouns:

translate: "chór śpiewaków"

(a)  

374.

Collective nouns:

translate: "drużyna hokeistów"

(a)  

375.

Collective nouns:

translate: "załoga statku"

(a)  

376.

Collective nouns:

translate: "kromka chleba"

(a)  

377.

Collective nouns:

translate: "ławica ryb"

(a)  

378.

Name the shapes in order

4 lines
379.

How do we call shapes that curve inward, like an hourglass and the shapes that curve outward, like a football? (write 2 words)

4 lines
380.

Read the medical note:

"Other symptoms include respiratory spasms and breathing difficulties, hyperexcitability, anxiety, convulsions, profuse salivation, altered perception, acute confusion and aggression leading to coma."

a)

The patient produces a lot of saliva.

b)

The patient has problems with lack of saliva.

c)

The patient's saliva is toxic.

381.

Read the highlighted sentence in the article (of the whole article if you're so eager ;) ).

What does the "morsels" mean?

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382.

There was an abundance of food at the wedding.

a)

I came back home very hungry.

b)

I came back home completely full.

383.

The hotel we stayed in was really dilapidated.

a)

I enjoyed the stay very much.

b)

I was afraid it would collapse any second.

c)

It was so hot inside I couldn't breathe.

d)

We had an amazing time there, surely will come back.

384.

The state school system offers a top-notch education.

The level of the education is ...

a)

low

b)

medium

c)

high

385.

"It is high time for the critics to open their minds to a new approach."

a)

it should have been done sooner or a long time ago

b)

it shouldn't be done at all

c)

it should be done in a far future

386.

What does "fortnight" mean?

4 lines
387.

In a short text (5-10 sentences or more) describe what is the impact of colours on our daily life? You can write about rooms, buildings, objects, clothes, products - anything you'd like to. Examples are welcome.

4 lines
388.

Write a suitable word:

The time is (a)   for action at global level to review the role of international institutions in surveillance and regulation of financial markets and to overhaul global governance structures to prevent any future crisis.

389.

"The kids ate their dinner in no time."

What happened?

4 lines
390.

Translate:

"Od zmierzchu do świtu"

(a)  

391.

Today the government announced plans to help .......... find work more easily.

a)

an unemployed

b)

the unemployed

c)

unemployed

392.

When we were in London, we spent all day shopping in ...... .

a)

the Oxford Street

b)

The Oxford Street

c)

Oxford Street

393.

Park your car in ............ behind the supermarket and I'll meet you at the main entrance.

a)

the car park

b)

a car park

c)

car park

394.

More than.............. of the people questioned in our survey said they thought that taxes were too high.

a)

the third

b)

a third

c)

third

395.

The children have eaten ........... sandwiches I made this morning, so now I need to make some more.

a)

the all

b)

all the

396.

'Could I have two tickets for this evening, please.' 'I'm sorry. There's only ........... seat left for this evening's performance, but I do have two available for tomorrow evening.'

a)

one

b)

a

397.

How to be safe while surfing the internet? What dangers may be lurking at us? Write a short guide for an elderly person.

4 lines
398.

I'm sure that Astrid's telling me the truth. I've got ............. reason to doubt what she said.

a)

not

b)

no

c)

none

399.

Experts have predicted that petrol prices in Britain may rise to two pounds ........... within five years.

a)

a litre

b)

by litre

c)

the litre

400.

That's .............! It must have taken you ages to make it. Is it for your daughter's wedding?

a)

a cake

b)

any cake

c)

some cake

401.

At first he didn't know if he had won the race. Then he was told that he had won by less than ............... .

a)

a half second

b)

half a second

c)

half the second

402.

Sue had cut herself while chopping vegetables and she had plasters on .............. .

a)

both hand

b)

each hand

c)

every hand

403.

'I'm afraid this coffee might be a bit too strong for you.'

' .................. ! I hate coffee that's too weak.'

a)

The stronger better

b)

Better the stronger

c)

The stronger the better

d)

The better stronger

404.

I'm learning to play ............ but I'm not very good at it yet.

a)

a piano

b)

the piano

c)

piano

405.

I hope Robert and Olivia arrive soon. There's ............... before the film starts.

a)

very little time

b)

a very little time

c)

very few time

406.

Let's all meet at the café for .............. at one o'clock.

a)

the lunch

b)

lunch

c)

a lunch

407.

My father is in ............ having an operation, but he should be home next week.

a)

hospital

b)

a hospital

c)

the hospital

408.

............. should never prevent us from doing what is right.

a)

The fear

b)

A fear

c)

Fear

409.

............ have children will know how difficult it is to choose a good school.

a)

Those of you who

b)

You that

c)

Those ones of you who

410.

I have to give my boss my report .......... . She told me that she'd prefer to read it before Friday, and that Saturday will definitely be too late.

a)

at Friday

b)

by Friday

c)

on Friday

411.

The street in front of us had a 'No Entry' sign. I went ............. a police officer standing nearby and asked him why the street was closed.

a)

up to

b)

at

c)

up

412.

My brother's house is ............. a kilometre from here, so I can walk there very easily.

a)

underneath

b)

below

c)

under

413.

Please call me as soon as you get ............. the train and I'll come and collect you from the station.

a)

off

b)

out of

c)

down from

414.

Did the burglars steal anything else .............. your TV, computer and jewellery?

a)

beside

b)

apart

c)

besides

415.

I can't afford to go shopping .............. the end of this week, when I get paid.

a)

for

b)

to

c)

until

416.

While he was running, his pulse rate rose ............ 180 beats per minute.

a)

over

b)

above

c)

up

417.

I had to walk .............. a big crowd of people to get to the entrance to the shop.

a)

across

b)

along

c)

through

418.

Please check that the station ............... you normally travel has not been closed because of the engineering work this weekend.

a)

from that

b)

from which

c)

which from

419.

We arrived at the station at ten o'clock, .......... to catch the 10.30 train and have a cup of coffee beforehand.

a)

by time

b)

in time

c)

on time

420.

Stop shouting ................ your sister. I know that you're angry with her, but you need to be calmer.

a)

at

b)

to

c)

down

421.

......... did you get that beautiful necklace from? It really suits you!

a)

What

b)

Who

c)

Why

422.

I always wear this jacket in summer because it's made .............. cotton, so it's really comfortable in the heat.

a)

with

b)

of

c)

by

423.

Mrs Francis, the maths teacher, said that Howard would do badly in the end-of-term test. In fact, ............ his teacher's predictions, he came top of his class.

a)

the contrary

b)

contrary to

c)

contrary from

424.

I never answer my mobile phone .............. I'm driving. It's very dangerous.

a)

since

b)

while

c)

during

425.

Don't lean ............ the wall; I've just painted it!

a)

by

b)

beside

c)

against

426.

I told him that I had helped him ............. kindness, and not because I wanted him to do anything for me in return.

a)

with

b)

out of

c)

by

427.

I managed to go to work this morning .............. a very bad cold.

a)

despite having

b)

despite that I had

c)

despite the fact having

428.

I'm ................. and I'm really enjoying it. I hope to finish it by tomorrow.

a)

at the end of this book almost

b)

at almost the end of this book 

c)

almost at the end of this book

429.

Read the text below and fill the gaps (eg. "word, word") with proper terms:

............... , in the Christian church, a period of penitential preparation for Easter. In Western churches it begins on ..................., six and a half weeks before Easter, and provides a 40-day period for fasting and abstinence, in imitation of Jesus Christ’s fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry.

(a)  

430.

What are the symbols of Easter? What do they symbolize?

Please answer in a few sentences.

4 lines
431.

Translate:

Nie pamiętam jak leciała ta piosenka, możesz mi ją zanucić?

4 lines
432.

Translate:

Słyszę jak mysz piszczy pod szafką.

4 lines
433.

Translate:

O czym szepcą te dziewczyny?

4 lines
434.

Translate:

Psy szczekają, będzie mżawka.

4 lines
435.

Translate the title of this article to English.

4 lines
436.

I'm afraid the hotel is completely full, so we need to find .................................... to stay tonight.

a)

somewhere other

b)

somewhere else

c)

anywhere else

437.

Police are looking for the escaped prisoner, but as yet his ..................... unknown.

a)

whereabouts is

b)

whereabout is

c)

whereabouts are

438.

Have you finished the book I ...................? If so, please may I have it back?

a)

lent you it

b)

lent you

c)

lent it you

439.

If we are going to work successfully as a team, we must always tell ........................... the truth.

a)

each others

b)

ourselves

c)

one another

440.

I just asked Tony about his work and he got very upset. I didn't realise that he had lost his job last week. ........................ to be so careful not to say the wrong thing.

a)

You have

b)

They have

441.

Thank you all so much for coming to my party. I do hope you're all enjoying ............... .

a)

you

b)

yourselves

c)

yourself

442.

My parents are both wonderful pianists: I'd love to be able to play the piano as well as ......................... .

a)

them do

b)

them

c)

they

443.

The concert was a huge success. The ................ was deafening.

a)

applause of the people listening in the park

b)

people listening in the park's applause

c)

people's applause listening in the park

444.

I'd like to go on holiday with you, but two weeks ................. a long time to be away from the office.

a)

is

b)

are

445.

Professor Wilkinson is an expert in ........................ . He's giving a lecture on what schools were like in the nineteenth century.

a)

the Education's History

b)

Education's History

c)

the History of Education

446.

I'm afraid that George insisted on choosing the restaurant. Some of the restaurants in this town are very good value, but I think he's chosen ...................... .

a)

very expensive one

b)

a very expensive one

c)

a very expensive

447.

Aerobics ........... a great way of keeping fit.

a)

is

b)

are

448.

Fish and chips .................. one of my favourite meals.

a)

is

b)

are

449.

My best .................. and my father's birthdays are both on the same day.

a)

friends

b)

friend

c)

friend's

450.

As part of my diet, I've stopped drinking full-fat milk: now I only have ..................... .

a)

a skimmed one

b)

skimmed

c)

skimmed one

451.

The .............. lasted for over an hour.

a)

witness's questioning of the police officer

b)

police officer's questioning of the witness

c)

questioning of the police officer of the witness

452.

In order to understand other people properly, one first needs to understand .

a)

oneself

b)

one's self

c)

onesself

453.

My parents know Mr Fowler very well indeed – he's a good friend of ............. .

a)

their's

b)

theirs

c)

theirs'

454.

Both my father and my uncle .................... come to watch my team play football this year.

a)

have

b)

has

455.

The proposed new working hours are generally popular in my company, although a minority of employees ................ unhappy with them.

a)

is

b)

are

456.

I've just bought ....................... petrol, but I'm not sure it's enough to get us home.

a)

twenty euros' worth of

b)

twenty euros' worth

c)

twenty euros'

457.

My parents live just .................... from here. It's very easy for me to visit them.

a)

an hours drive

b)

an hour's drive

c)

a drive of an hour

458.

I'm packing ...................... and three shirts for my business trip this weekend.

a)

two pairs of trousers

b)

two trousers

c)

two pair of trousers

459.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was appointed in 2009. She is ................... and served as a senator for eight years before her appointment.

a)

Bill Clinton former US President's wife

b)

the wife of former US President Bill Clinton's

c)

the wife of former US President Bill Clinton

460.

After I've been working in the garden, I usually have a long hot bath ................ .

a)

to relax myself

b)

to relax

c)

to myself relax

461.

For people involved in the film industry, the most important awards event ............... the Oscars.

a)

is

b)

are

462.

Is the ................ coffee ready yet? She's asked for it twice.

a)

woman's in the blue coat

b)

woman in the blue coat's

c)

woman's in the blue coat's

463.

Fill the gaps in the article in following pattern:

"A1 B2 C3 etc..."

4 lines
464.

In order to come up with new and innovative ideas, it's important to ____________ and not limit ourselves to the obvious solutions.

a)

think inside the box

b)

think outside the box

c)

think above the box

465.

Our team is going to ____________ ideas for our new project in our next meeting.

a)

brainstorm

b)

rainstorm

c)

sunbathe

466.

If we want to get this project done quickly, we may need to ____________ and ask for some favors from our contacts.

a)

pull strings

b)

cut strings

c)

tie strings

467.

In today's fast-paced work environment, it's important to be skilled at ____________, or the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once.

a)

single-tasking

b)

multitasking

c)

no-tasking

468.

Be careful not to ____________ by taking on too many projects at once. It's better to focus on a few things and do them well.

a)

bite off more than you can chew

b)

bite off less than you can chew

c)

bite off exactly what you can chew

469.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

A __________ has four equal sides and four right angles.

a)

circle

b)

square

c)

rectangle

470.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

A __________ shape curves inward, like the inside of a bowl.

a)

concave

b)

convex

c)

linear

471.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

A __________ has six equal sides and angles, and is often used in math and engineering.

a)

cube

b)

pyramid

c)

cylinder

472.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

The __________ axis runs from top to bottom.

a)

horizontal

b)

vertical

c)

diagonal

473.

Choose the best word to complete each sentence below:

The colors on the old painting had __________ over time and now it looks almost gray.

a)

faded

b)

bright

c)

neon

474.

Minimalism: what can we do to declutter our lives?

Answer in a couple of sentences.

4 lines
475.

Write the correct question tag:

Despite the company's financial troubles, they're still planning to expand their operations, (a)   ?

476.

Write the correct question tag:

The professor has assigned a challenging project, (a)   ?

477.

Write the correct question tag:

Despite the criticism, the film was a box office success, (a)   ?

478.

Write the correct question tag:

We should definitely try the new restaurant downtown, (a)   ?

479.

Write the correct question tag:

They're going to need more funding to complete the project on time, (a)   ?

480.

Write the correct question tag:

The company's profits have been steadily declining, (a)   ?

481.

Write the correct question tag:

You're not seriously considering quitting your job, (a)   ?

482.

Write the correct question tag:

I'm not the only one who thinks this is a good idea, (a)   ?

483.

Each of the Olympic athletes ________ for months, even years.

a)

have been training

b)

were training

c)

has been training

d)

been training

484.

The hurricane caused ____________ damage to the city.

a)

extend

b)

extended

c)

extensive

d)

extension

485.

You were ____________ the New York office before 2 p.m.

a)

suppose call

b)

supposed to call

c)

supposed calling

d)

supposed call

486.

Choose the best answer.

It is …………. for all motorcyclists to wear helmets.

a)

compulsive

b)

compulsory

c)

voluntary

487.

Choose the best answer.

We’re …………. signatures for our petition.

a)

collecting

b)

saving

c)

assembling

488.

Choose the best answer.

I prefer natural lighting to …………. lighting in my home.

a)

fake

b)

unreal

c)

artificial

489.

Children must have their parents' .......................... to join the test.

a)

receipt

b)

exhibition

c)

approval

d)

process

490.

Name 4 flowers in English:

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