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Total questions: 132

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Name
Class
Date
1.

This is my last day in school as I am retiring from work. It is with a heavy heart that I am here before you today.

a)

with fright

b)

with sadness

c)

with tiredness

d)

with happiness

2.

Do you remember the time when you pulled my leg with an April Fool art? It was so funny that even the headmaster laughed about it!

a)

tricked me

b)

treated me

c)

stole from me

d)

laughed at me

3.

I hope you will also continue to visit me for I live just a stone’s throw away. I live you all.

a)

nearby

b)

oversea

c)

next door

d)

far away

4.

Ali : Bakar, can you lend me a hand?

a)

join me

b)

help me

c)

trust me

d)

support me

5.

Bakar : I’m afraid not. my hands are full. I’m not done with the painting yet.

a)

I am tired

b)

I am busy

c)

I need rest

d)

I have problems

6.

Sandy : Please come and help me, Susie. I can’t make head nor tail of this problem.

a)

can’t read anything for

b)

can’t make a model of

c)

can’t understand anything about

d)

don’t have enough information about

7.

Suzie : All right, but don’t you think it’s time you knuckle down to some serious studying. But, I guess my advice is like water off a duck’s back.

a)

will flow away

b)

will make you think

c)

will not make you wet

d)

will have no effect or reaction

8.

Sandy : I know it’s my fault错. I’ll turn over a new leaf. For the moment, please give me a hand.

a)

turn over the leaves

b)

become a smart person

c)

change my bad attitude

d)

change the plants for you

9.

So, to be in the pink of health, you should consume red fruits and vegetables.

a)

wear pink

b)

be healthy

c)

be strong and big

d)

have a pink cheeks

10.

Make a full meal of these fruits and vegetables and eat to your heart’s content at least three times a week.

a)

as much as you like

b)

until you are overweight

c)

as much as you can afford

d)

as much as your heart can take

11.

However, if you follow this diet by fits and starts, you will not reap the benefits.

a)

step by step

b)

irregularly

c)

bit by bit

d)

regularly

12.

Barney : Have you heard that Peter’s house has been put on the market.

a)

rented out

b)

offered for sale

c)

emptied of furniture

d)

vacated for renovation

13.

Barney : Yes, they should. We are at the mercy of the developers who build houses without considering the impact on the environment.

a)

completely controlled by

b)

severely criticized by

c)

totally forgotten by

d)

rudely treated by

14.

Helen : My parents’ house is also on a hill slope. They like the fresh air and greenery. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that their house does not suffer the same fate.

a)

keeping calm

b)

hoping for the best

c)

putting my hands together

d)

solving problems by myself

15.

This morning, Joo Ann took my magazines without asking me. When I scolded her, she ran to mum and cried. Crocodile tears! Luckily, mum realized the truth. My little sister is awful.

a)

Angry crying

b)

Loud weeping

c)

Crying and yelling

d)

Tears that is not real

16.

The stories of Sybil Karthigesu caught my eye.

a)

hurt my eye

b)

were well written

c)

were not interesting

d)

grabbed my attention

17.

After the exhibition, we stopped to grab a bite before returning to the school. It was an interesting day.

a)

get free food

b)

eat something

c)

buy souvenirs

d)

take photographs

18.

Ali : What? I thought Suresh was helping you.

Bakar: He was not serious, so Encik Lokman sent him about his business. （2 answers!)

a)

sacked him

b)

scolded him

c)

criticzed him

d)

dismissed him

19.

I take my hat off to all those people worked hard to get the contract.

a)

dislike

b)

discourage

c)

detest

d)

respect

20.

Don’t be chicken-hearted; ask her to the party.

a)

active

b)

cowardly

c)

shy

d)

modest

21.

I will not stand for your bad attitude any longer.

a)

like

b)

mean

c)

tolerate

d)

care

22.

Sue: I really enjoy his lessons. I was weak in Science before.

Miza: I could not catch up with the others before. But now, I am getting good grades.

a)

understand what is taught

b)

be at the same level as

c)

answer correctly

d)

become popular

23.

Edwin : But I usually can’t make head or tail of what I read.

a)

know

b)

remember

c)

understand

d)

get angry

24.

Tony :Okay. We will ask our teacher to explain to us again or burn the midnight oil reading through those notes ourselves.

a)

to use oil lamp to study

b)

to work until late at night

c)

to study at midnight

d)

to study after midnight

25.

Tony : Then what are we waiting for? Let’s make hay while the sun shines.

a)

Let’s work hard when the sun shines.

b)

Let’s get help while we still have the opportunity.

c)

Let’s ask our teacher the exam questions.

d)

Let’s help our teacher while the sun shines.

26.

Thanks for drawing the posters for me. I must say that you have gone to great lengths to do those drawings.

a)

gone away

b)

succeeded

c)

put in a lot of effort

d)

a great talent

27.

The concert was a success. Those who put up a good show should be feeling proud.

a)

attended the show

b)

show they could do it

c)

practise hard

d)

performed well

28.

I'm sure the police will be able to arrest the burglars. It's only a matter of time.

a)

The burglars will never be caught.

b)

The burglars will be caught sooner or later.

c)

It is too late to arrest the burglars.

d)

There is not enough time.

29.

Suria : Madam, let me lend you a hand (1). The kettle is hot and heavy. You might scald烫伤 yourself.

a)

help you

b)

carry you

c)

give you money

d)

hand you something

30.

Madam Tan : Thank you, Suria. You are such an angel (2)!

a)

being a good girl

b)

being a ghost

c)

being someone spiritual

d)

being someone that is holy

31.

Suria : Madam, is there anybody to help you in the house?


Madam Tan : My ten children only visit me once in a blue moon (3).

a)

very rarely

b)

every now and then

c)

very frequently

d)

when there is moonlight

32.

Suria : They live very far away, that’s why they can’t visit you that often.


Madam Tan : They are just a stone’s throw (4) away!

a)

very far

b)

very near

c)

throw the stones

d)

many stones around

33.

Shanti :Hey! Watch out (5)!

a)

Wake up!

b)

Be careful!

c)

Look here!

d)

Stand straight!

34.

Mei Ling: Oh, I’m sorry. I am in a hurry. I’m late for class. Looks like I’ll have to make up (6) an excuse.

a)

tell

b)

invent

c)

consider

d)

understand

35.

Mei Ling: My car broke down(7) again but Mrs Joyce will never believe me.

a)

ceased to function

b)

would not move

c)

punctured its tyre

d)

broke into two

36.

Joe: Oh no, I am in the soup now (8)!

a)

in a hurry

b)

in the water

c)

in the shower

d)

in trouble

37.

Lance: What is your problem? Care to share with me? I’m all ears (9).

a)

generous

b)

interested

c)

wondering

d)

confusion

38.

Joe : I have to work against the clock(10) nowadays to finish all my revision for the upcoming examination.


Lance : Don’t worry. Have faith and study smart, my friend.


Joe: I will. Thanks.

a)

rushing

b)

slowly

c)

late

d)

early

39.

Edwin : How do I brush up my English, sir?

a)

Increase

b)

Improve

c)

Speak

d)

Clean

40.

Teacher : If I were in your shoes, I’ll borrow some story books from the library and develop reading habit.

a)

in your place

b)

in my place

c)

in the place of shoes

d)

in my shoes

41.

Edwin : But I usually can’t make head or tail of what I read.

a)

know

b)

remember

c)

understand

d)

get angry

42.

Edwin : I’m lazy to use a dictionary and very often I give up reading a book.

a)

stop

b)

hate

c)

learn

d)

get angry

43.

Teacher : You have to carry on your reading habit to master a language.

a)

stop

b)

read

c)

continue

d)

try

44.

Alex :Could you understand what the lesson was about?

Tony :No. I couldn’t make any sense of it.

a)

couldn’t see at all

b)

couldn’t understand

c)

couldn’t smell anything

d)

couldn’t remember all the points

45.

Alex : Neither could I. Let us ask our teacher to lend a hand to explain again.

a)

assist

b)

learn

c)

give

d)

borrow

46.

Tony :Okay. We will ask our teacher to explain to us again or burn the midnight oil reading through those notes ourselves.

a)

to use oil lamp to study

b)

to work until late at night

c)

to study at midnight

d)

to study after midnight

47.

Alex : Sure we will get through the exam with his explanation.

a)

fail

b)

buy

c)

pass

d)

write

48.

Tony : Then what are we waiting for? Let’s make hay while the sun shines.

a)

Let’s work hard when the sun shines.

b)

Let’s get help while we still have the opportunity.

c)

Let’s ask our teacher the exam questions.

d)

Let’s help our teacher while the sun shines.

49.

Would you like to play soccer?

a)

Suggestion

b)

Permission

c)

Invitation

d)

Favor

50.

Do you mind if I smoke?

a)

Permission

b)

Suggestion

c)

Invitation

d)

Favor

51.

If I were you, I would buy a new mobile phone.

a)

Invitation

b)

Favor

c)

Suggestion

d)

Permission

52.

Would you mind opening the window?

a)

Invitation

b)

Favor

c)

Permission

d)

Suggestion

53.

Can I go out?

a)

Suggestion

b)

Favor

c)

Permission

d)

Invitation

54.

Lily : Lehman fell while climbing up the rambutan tree.

Rose : I shouldn't have asked him to pluck the rambutans.

a)

To complain

b)

To regret

c)

To apologize

d)

To advise

55.

Sam : Hello, Mary. You look worried. can I help you ?

Mary : Could you lend me twenty dollars ? I need it

urgently.

a)

To inform

b)

To describe

c)

To offer

d)

To request

56.

Ahmad : I'm sorry I'm late for the meeting.

Lily : It's all right.

a)

To wish

b)

To inform

c)

To welcome

d)

To forgive

57.

Hello, Ali ! Nice to meet you.

a)

to introduce

b)

to inform

c)

to compliment

d)

to greet

58.

Muiz : Wow ! You're looking good !

a)

to compliment

b)

to congratulate

c)

to explain

d)

to inform

59.

Mrs. Tan : Like me to pick you up on my way ?

Miss Lee : Thanks. That'll be nice.

a)

to compliment

b)

to offer

c)

to accept

d)

to confirm

60.

Mani : Ali are you free this evening ?

Ali : Yes.

Mani : ____________ ( To invite )

a)

How about giving me a treat?

b)

Would you like to come over to my house?

c)

Please invite me

d)

Have you received my invitation letter ?

61.

James : May I borrow your bicycle ?

Lee : ____________ ( To decline )

a)

Can you wait a while ?

b)

I have lost my bicycle.

c)

I'm sorry I can't lend it to you.

d)

I don't have a bicycle

62.

Cheong : I'm sorry I'm late for class.

Teacher : I'll excuse you this time. ____________ ( To warn )

a)

Could you try not to be late next time.

b)

Try to be punctual in future.

c)

Come earlier next time

d)

You'll not be excused next time.

63.

Mrs. Tan : Like me to pick you up on my way ?

Miss Lee : Thanks. That'll be nice.

a)

to compliment

b)

to offer

c)

to accept

d)

to confirm

64.

Angela: Lisa, are you free this evening ?

Lisa : Yes.

Angela : ____________ ( To invite )

a)

How about giving me a treat ?

b)

I would like to invite you to my house.

c)

Please invite.

d)

Have you received my invitation letter?

65.

James : May I borrow your bicycle ?

Lee : ____________ ( To decline )

a)

Can you wait a while ?

b)

I have lost my bicycle.

c)

I'm sorry I can't lend it to you.

d)

Are you sure ?

66.

Barry : I'm sorry I'm late.

Coach : ____________ ( To warn )

a)

Please come.

b)

If you're late again, you'll be dropped.

c)

Why are you late ?

d)

You can go home now.

67.

Stranger : Excuse me. Can you show me the way to the toilet ?

Harry : This way please. ____________ ( To direct )

a)

Can you see the signboard ?

b)

Take the first turning on the right.

c)

Follow me now.

d)

Can you wait for a while ?

68.

Mat : John, are you going to the bookshop ?

John : Yes.

Mat : ____________ ( To request )

a)

Can you buy me a dictionary ?

b)

I don't know.

c)

Can I buy you something ?

d)

It is not open yet.

69.

Raymond : I've sprained my ankle. I can't take part in the race.

Mat : ____________ ( To express sympathy )

a)

Don't miss this chance.

b)

You should try.

c)

That's great !

d)

I'm sorry to hear that.

70.

Teacher : Why is your shirt so dirty ?

You : ____________ ( To blame )

a)

Azman spilt his coffee on it, sir.

b)

I'm sorry, sir.

c)

I really don't know why

d)

I can't help it, sir.

71.

Maria : Many people are down with the flu.

Amy : ____________ ( To advise )

a)

Sleep early.

b)

Do not forget to take your vitamins everyday.

c)

I'm afraid to go out.

d)

What a pity !

72.

Shopkeeper : I'll sell you this dress for 20 dollars.

Customer : ____________ ( To bargain )

a)

I'm sorry I can't buy it.

b)

That's very expensive!

c)

Make it 15 dollars and I'll buy it.

d)

I'm glad to hear that.

73.

Sammy : I've collected 300 dollars so far.

Mrs. Smith : Oh, that's very good. ____________ ( To encourage )

a)

How did you do that ?

b)

What about the others ?

c)

Ask the others to help you.

d)

Keep it up.

74.

Tony: Excuse me, I've been looking for the Money Changer for the past half an hour, ___ ( To ask help)

Pedestrian : Yes, can you see the red building over there? It's on the first floor.

a)

Can you help to change money?

b)

Can you help me to find the Money Changer?

c)

Can I help you, sir?

d)

Can I help you to change?

75.

Rayon: Excuse me, can you show me the way to ABC Bank, please?

Man: Well sir,___ (To direct)

a)

go straight and take a taxi.

b)

go straight up to the traffic lights. Turn left, it is the first building.

c)

ABC Bank is in Jalan Tunku Putra.

d)

go straight you won't see a traffic lights.

76.

Chor Boon: Hello, Larry, ____ (To enquire)

Larry: I'm going to the bus station to receive my cousin.

a)

How are you?

b)

Where do you come from?

c)

Where are you going?

d)

How are you going?

77.

Deva: Excuse me, is this the way to railway station?

Man: ____ (To deny)

a)

Yes, this is the way to bus station.

b)

No, this way isn't to bus station.

c)

No, this is not the way to railway station.

d)

Yes, this is the way to the railway station.

78.

Karan : Hi! John, I'm leaving for Singapore tonight.

Jon: Well John,____ (To offer)

a)

I'll see you next year in Singapore.

b)

I'll send you to the airport tonight.

c)

I'll see you in the airport tonight.

d)

I'll send my regards to you.

79.

Kevin: Happy birthday to you, Jason.

Jason: Thank you. Do come in. I'm glad you are here.

a)

To wish

b)

To inform

c)

To welcome

d)

To remind

80.

Jenny : Hello, Derrick. You looked worried. Can I help you?

Derrick: Could you help me solve this Maths problem?

a)

To question

b)

To inform

c)

To request

d)

To describe

81.

Fong Fie: When the concert is going to start?

Su Ling: It starts exactly at 8 p.m.

a)

To describe

b)

A.To inform

c)

To agree

d)

To explain

82.

Kenneth : Are we going to the party now?

Susan : Yes. Don't forget to bring the present.

a)

To order

b)

To instruct

c)

To remind

d)

To inform

83.

May Ling: Sara, let's join the art club.

Sara: No, I will not join the club.

a)

To complain

b)

To refuse

c)

To inform

d)

To regret

84.

1.Kristin : Hello, Vijaya, Happy Deepavali to you and your family !

Vijaya : Thank you. Do come in. I'm glad you have come.

a)

To wish

b)

To request

c)

To welcome

d)

to inform

85.

3.Ronnie : Our team played badly, especially I.

Mat : It's all your fault. You have let the team down.

a)

To advise

b)

To blame

c)

To warn

d)

To protest

86.

David : Hello, Sam. You look worried. can I help you ?

Sam : Could you lend me twenty dollars ? I need it urgently.

a)

To inform

b)

To describe

c)

To offer

d)

To request

87.

5.Billy : Why don't you borrow Aileen's bicycle ?

Sarah : Her bicycle has a flat tyre.


a)

To offer

b)

To explain

c)

To advise

d)

To instruct

88.

6.Rooney : Are we going now ?

Mother : Yes. Don't forget to lock your room.

a)

To instruct

b)

To remind

c)

To announce

d)

To inform

89.

7.Kim : What shall we do this weekend ?

May : Why don't we go on a picnic ?

a)

To welcome

b)

To praise

c)

To suggest

d)

To advise

90.

8.Rose : Sara, may I borrow your umbrella, please ?

Sara : I'm sorry I can't lend it to you. Why don't you borrow

one from Wendy ?

a)

To suggest

b)

To remind

c)

To encourage

d)

To advise

91.

9.Charles : Gary, let's join Dark Glove's gang.

Gary : No, I will never join them.

a)

To warn

b)

To regret

c)

To refuse

d)

To apologize

92.

10.Owen : Please forgive me for being rude.

Teacher : You're forgiven.

a)

To regret

b)

To protest

c)

To encourage

d)

To forgive

93.

2. Lily : Lehman fell while climbing up the rambutan tree.

Rose : I shouldn't have asked him to pluck the rambutans.

a)

To complain

b)

To regret

c)

To apologize

d)

To advise

94.

Magic has been practised for a very long time. In fact, it __________ back as far as 50,000 B.C. Ancient Egyptians used amulets, magic figures and rites as their magic.

a)

go

b)

went

c)

goes

d)

going

95.

Magic was very important to Egyptians ___________ they believed that it would provide them with good harvests, defer punishments and grant rewards, and keep the pharaohs happy.

a)

unless

b)

so that

c)

because

d)

nonetheless

96.

Ancient Greeks and Romans tried to predict the _________ through dreams and crystal balls.

a)

now

b)

past

c)

future

d)

present

97.

Europeans believed in magic during the Middle Ages. __________ the same time, they also thought it was sinful.

a)

In

b)

At

c)

On

d)

During

98.

The philosopher's stone _______ believed to change iron, lead and other metals into gold.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was

d)

were

99.

The elixir of life was a miraculous substance that ________ cure diseases and prolong life.

a)

can

b)

will

c)

could

d)

should

100.

People believed you could tell a person's character in ________ ways, such as studying a person's palm, his facial features, or even the moles on his skin.

a)

any

b)

a lot

c)

much

d)

many

101.

Scientists have revealed that magic is not real, it is our minds _________ tricks.

a)

play

b)

plays

c)

played

d)

playing

102.

Some people still ___________ in witchcraft or still read their horoscopes in the daily newspapers, but we mostly use it as ____________.

a)

believe ; entertainment

b)

believes ; illusion

c)

believed ; enchantment

d)

believing ; imagination

103.
It was the morning of Mother’s Day and I __(1) _ shopping at the supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tennyson.
a)
am
b)
are
c)
was
d)
were
104.
A few minutes before we __ (2) _, an elderly woman had fallen over at the entrance to the store.
a)
leave
b)
left 
c)
are leaving 
d)
were leaving 
105.
Her husband was with her but there _ (3) _ blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. Fortunately, a lot of people had stopped to help her.
a)
is
b)
are 
c)
was
d)
were 
106.
Walking towards the scene, Tennyson _ (4) _ upset about what had happened to the elderly couple.
a)
becomes
b)
is becoming 
c)
had become 
d)
became 
107.
He _ (5) _, “Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.” At the front of the supermarket, a charity group had set up a stall selling cooked sausages to raise funds. They were also selling flowers at the stall.
a)
said
b)
shouted
c)
yelled 
d)
murmured  
108.
 Tennyson _ (6) _ that we should buy the lady a flower. “It will make her feel better.”
a)
advise
b)
advised  
c)
suggest 
d)
suggested 
109.
I was amazed that _ (7) _ come up with this sweet ide
a)
he’d
b)
he’s 
c)
he’ll 
d)
he 
110.
So, we _ (8) _ over to the flower stall and…
a)
go
b)
goes
c)
gone
d)
went
111.
… I __9__ if I could buy a flower for the elderly lady…
a)
tell
b)
told 
c)
ask 
d)
asked 
112.
… because my son _ (10) _ to give it to her to cheer her up.
a)
wants
b)
wanting 
c)
wanted 
d)
had wanted 
113.
The lady gave me the flower but _ (11) _ to take payment for such a wonderful gesture. 
a)
refuse
b)
refused 
c)
ignore 
d)
ignored 
114.
By now paramedics had arrived and were attending to the injured woman. As we       _ (12) _ up to her, Tennyson was intimidated by the blood and medical equipment.
a)
walk
b)
walks 
c)
walking 
d)
walked 
115.
He was too frightened to go up to her. Instead, I _ (13) _ the flower to the woman’s husband and explained about Tennyson being upset and wanted to give his wife a flower to make her feel better.
a)
gave
b)
was giving 
c)
sent 
d)
was sending 
116.
The man was touched and thanked me and complimented Tennyson and he _ (14) _ me ‘Happy Mother’s Day’.
a)
wish
b)
wished
c)
command
d)
commanded  
117.
He _ (15) _ the flower to his wife who despite being badly hurt and shaken, looked at Tennyson and gave him a little smile. 
a)
received
b)
was receiving 
c)
handed 
d)
was handing 
118.
Sleep is very important for good health and for _____ skin.
a)
health
b)
healthy
c)
healthily
119.
If you want to attain and _____ fresh and soft skin, take 6-8 hours sleep daily.
a)
retaining
b)
retained
c)
retain
d)
retainment
120.
Enough sleep helps to regulate your body’s metabolism and a natural way to remain _____.
a)
young
b)
youth
c)
youngest
d)
younger
121.
_____ exercise is must to have a good health.
a)
Regularly
b)
Regularity
c)
Regularise
d)
Regular
122.
If you do exercise _____, your body will remain active and function properly.
a)
day
b)
daily
c)
days
123.
Intake of fruits and vegetables are _____ related to our skin and health.
a)
direct
b)
direction
c)
directly
d)
directed
124.
Having _____ amounts of fruits and vegetables in our diet chart will surely result in a fresh and younger skin and a healthy body.
a)
some
b)
more
c)
few
d)
enough
125.
Take plenty of water to _____ fresh skin.
a)
get
b)
got
c)
getting
d)
gets
126.
Water helps to hydrate the skin and removes impurities _____ the body.
a)
at
b)
under
c)
for
d)
from
127.
Stress not only impact _____ mental health in fact, it damages overall health.
a)
you
b)
your
c)
yours
d)
yourself
128.
Those who always remain happy and avoid stress, always look young _____ healthy.
a)
and
b)
so
c)
but
d)
because
129.
Plan out your day and follow the routine, avoid _____ and keep your mind happy, it can enhance your longevity and freshness of skin
a)
stressful
b)
stressing
c)
stress
d)
stressed
130.
Take a balance diet which _____ all the vitamins and minerals, a balanced diet is very important, but most of us hardly plan out our menu with a balanced diet to get a healthier lifestyle.
a)
contain
b)
contains
c)
containing
d)
contained
131.
Your mental health directly affects your _____ health.
a)
physic
b)
physical
c)
psychic
d)
psychology
132.
Adopt a _____ attitude towards life and think positive, it’s the way to look young and healthy.
a)
positive
b)
positively
c)
position
d)
potential

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