Free Printable op 456

1.

1. I enjoyed the movie very much. I wish I______the book from which it was made.

a)

A. have read

b)

B. had read

c)

C. should have read

d)

D. am reading

2.

3. I can’t stand him. He always talks as though he______everything.

a)

A. knew

b)

B. knows

c)

C. has known

d)

D. had known

3.

4. His doctor suggested that he______a short trip abroad.

a)

A. will take

b)

B. would take

c)

C. take

d)

D. took

4.

5. We might have failed if you______us a helping hand

a)

A. have not given

b)

B. would not give

c)

C. had not given

d)

D. did not give

5.

7. He was busy yesterday, otherwise he______to the meeting.

a)

A. would come

b)

B. would have been

c)

C. could have been

d)

D. would be

6.

8. If there were no subjunctive mood, English______much easier

a)

A. will be

b)

B. would have been

c)

C. could have been

d)

D. would be

7.

9. I don't understand this point of grammar. I wish I______it better.

a)

A. understood

b)

B. would understand

c)

C. had understood

d)

D. understand

8.

10. It never stops raining here. I wish it______raining.

a)

A. stopped

b)

B. would stop

c)

C. had stopped

d)

D. stops

9.

11. I should never have said that. I wish I______that.

a)

A. didn't say

b)

B. wouldn't say

c)

C. hadn't said

d)

D. don’t say

10.

12. I miss my friends. I wish my friends______here right now.

a)

A. were

b)

B. would be

c)

C. had been

d)

D. are

11.

13. I speak English terribly. I wish I______English well.

a)

A. spoke

b)

B. would speak

c)

C. had spoken

d)

D. speaks

12.

14. I cannot sleep. The dog next door is making too much noise. I wish it ______quiet.

a)

A. kept

b)

B. would keep

c)

C. had kept

d)

D. will keep

13.

15. -“What will you do during winter vacation?” -“I don’t know, but it’s about time______something.”

a)

A. I decided

b)

B. I’ll decide

c)

C. I’d decided

d)

D. I’m deciding

14.

16. He was very busy yesterday, otherwise, he______to your birthday party.

a)

A. would come

b)

B. came

c)

C. would have come

d)

D. should come

15.

18. It is about time you______harder for the next exam.

a)

A. work

b)

B. are working

c)

C. worked

d)

D. have worked

16.

19. The ceiling in this room doesn't look very safe. It looks as if it______down.

a)

A. would fall

b)

B. falls

c)

C. is falling

d)

D. is going to fall

17.

17. The two strangers talked as if they______friends for years.

a)

A. should be

b)

B. had been

c)

C. have been

d)

D. were

18.

20. Team rules require that each player______responsible for memorizing one rule and then for teaching that rule to all of the players.

a)

A. is

b)

B. was

c)

C. be

d)

D. were

19.

8. The most bulkiest of the poisonous snakes is the diamond backed rattler, which reaches 8 feet 8 inches long.

a)

most bulkiest

b)

poisonous

c)

backed

d)

long

20.

10. Copper was the first metal used by man and is still of strong demand because it is a good conductor of electricity

a)

first metal

b)

by

c)

is still of strong

d)

it

21.

1. The organization's long-term goal is to gain a strong position in the European market.

a)

A. short-sighted

b)

B. short-term

c)

C. short-handed

d)

D. short-tempered

22.

3. More and more people are migrating to urban areas to look for better job opportunities.

a)

A. crowded

b)

B. quiet

c)

C. rural

d)

D. spacious

23.

4. Urbanization has resulted in massive problems besides the benefits.

a)

A. major

b)

B. serious

c)

C. few

d)

D. minor

24.

5. Overpopulation in big cities has severely affected the air and water quality.

a)

A. seriously

b)

B. insignificantly

c)

C. largely

d)

D. commonly

25.

1. It is desirable that the hotel manager ____ to call the maintenance staff every 6 months to clean up the air conditioners.

a)

A. remember

b)

B. will remember

c)

C. must remember

d)

D. remembers

26.

2. The Principal demanded that the heaters ____ immediately. Winter is coming!

a)

A. are repaired

b)

B. be repaired

c)

C. were repaired

d)

D. repair

27.

3. It's vital that the government ____ more on environmental issues.

a)

A. focuses

b)

B. must focus

c)

C. should be focused

d)

D. focus

28.

4. The boss insisted that Sam ____ at the meeting as he is too talkative for such a confidential project.

a)

A. not be

b)

B. isn't

c)

C. was

d)

D. is

29.

5. The fans proposed that they ____ there when G-Dragon gets off the plane.

a)

A. be standing

b)

B. stood

c)

C. should have stood

d)

D. were standing

30.

6. It is recommended the candidate ____ take as many IELTS mock tests as possible before going for the real exam, which cost nearly $250.

a)

A. takes

b)

B. should take

c)

C. must take

d)

D. will take

31.

7. The board of executives requested every employee ____ to the meeting this weekend.

a)

A. to come

b)

B. comes

c)

C. come

d)

D. must come

32.

8. We suggested that you ____ to the organization.

a)

A. be admitted

b)

B. admitted

c)

C. admit

d)

D. are admitted

33.

10. Olga recommends that his brother ____ the job without reading the work contract thoroughly.

a)

D. not take

b)

A. should take

c)

B. can take on

d)

C. take

34.

11. The doctor advised that the man ____ to a private room.

a)

A. should transfer

b)

B. be transferred

c)

C. transfer

d)

D. must be transferred

35.

12. The lawyer was insistent that the contract ____ in the presence of all the parties concerned

a)

A. sign

b)

B. should be signed

c)

C. must be signed

d)

D. were signed

36.

13. These days, most young people would like to look for ____ jobs rather than secure ones.

a)

A. long-term

b)

B. well-paid

c)

C. fast-growing

d)

D. long-lasting

37.

14. More and more people are moving to live in the city in search of better ____ prospects.

a)

A. occupation

b)

B. jobs

c)

C. career

d)

D. work

38.

15. People migrate to urban areas on a massive ____ for many reasons.

a)

A. scale

b)

B. level

c)

C. extent

d)

D. number

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9. It is imperative that you ____ ready when the car comes for you.

a)

A. be

b)

B. will be

c)

C. getting

d)

D. are already

40.

2. The number of young people finding a part-time job in big cities has fluctuated over the past five years.

a)

A. increased

b)

B. decreased

c)

C. levelled out

d)

D. fell

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9. Trees are designed as neither hardwoods or softwoods.

a)

are

b)

designed

c)

neither

d)

softwoods

42.

1. Some managers require that the secretary (be) (a) responsible for writing all reports as well as for balancing the books.

43.

2. It is essential that cancer is diagnosed and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.

a)

cancer

b)

is diagnosed

c)

as early as

d)

to assure

44.

4. It is imperative that a graduate student maintains a grade point average of “B” in his major field.

a)

It is

b)

maintains

c)

of

d)

his

45.

7. Knowledges about cultures provides insights into the learned behaviours of the groups.

a)

Knowledges

b)

provides

c)

into

d)

learned

46.

6. The famous Jim Thorpe won both the pantaloon or decathlon in the 1912 Olympic Games.

a)

The famous

b)

won

c)

or

d)

the

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5. It is necessary that one met with a judge before signing the final documents for a divorce

a)

met

b)

necessary

c)

before signing

d)

for a divorce

48.

3. It was suggested that Oscar studies the material more carefully before attempting to pass the exam

a)

was

b)

studies

c)

more carefully

d)

attempting to pass

49.

3. It was suggested that Oscar (study) (a) the material more carefully before attempting to pass the exam.

50.

8. I would rather you (not get) (a) to school so late last Tuesday.

51.

10. John left without a word. If only he (say) (a) something.

52.

11. It has been raining for days now. I wish it (stop) (a) soon.

53.

12. Frankness is a great thing, but I'd rather you (not repeat) (a) to Miss White what I think about her.

54.

13. I left my office at four because I was sure Mr. Andrews wouldn't come. Now I wish I (wait) (a) for him.

55.

15. Jack, the security guard at the factory, wishes the robbery (not occur) ___ ___on his shift.

(a)

56.

16. The fans proposed that they (stand) (a) there when G-Dragon gets off the plane.

57.

17. It is recommended the candidate (take) (a) as many IELTS mock tests as possible before going for the real exam, which costs nearly $250.

58.

18. The board of executives requested every employee (come) (a) to the meeting this weekend.

59.

20. It is imperative that you (be) (a) ready when the car comes for you.

60.

1. Since the renovation policy launched in 1986, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, has experienced the fastest

(a) process. URBAN

61.

2. There has been a rapid (a) of rural people to urban areas for jobs and better living. MIGRATE

62.

3. Urbanization promotes foreign direct (a) which in turn helps in improving the foreign exchange reserves of the country. INVEST

63.

4. The support policies for social housing development in Vietnam remained (a) as only a few people were lucky enough to be able to get access to preferential loans. EFFECT

64.

6. At the moment, finding solutions for (a) urban development is one of Vietnam's current top priorities. SUSTAIN

65.

7. Urban (a) must rely on the rural hinterland for agricultural production. DWELL

66.

10. Some people worry that the city has become (a) . POPULATE

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1. People in the city of Porto Alegre in Brazil, famous for its participatory budgeting have a life expectancy of 76 years.

a)

A. anticipation

b)

B. suspense

c)

C. lifespan

d)

D. hopefulness

68.

2. Bangalore was renowned for its trees, lakes and pleasant air only 25 years ago.

a)

A. proverbial

b)

B. notable

c)

C. distinguished

d)

D. famous

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3. Urbanization brings with it several consequences - both adverse and beneficial.

a)

A. negative

b)

B. favorable

c)

C. advantageous

d)

D. preferential

70.

4. After I had deleted several details in the report, I found out that they contained necessary information

a)

A. ignored

b)

B. described

c)

C. erased

d)

D. included

71.

5. I just want to stay at home to watch TV and take it easy.

a)

A. sleep

b)

B. sit down

c)

C. eat

d)

D. relax

72.

1. This restaurant was highly recommended for good service, delicious food and kind-hearted boss.

a)

A. ambitious and greedy

b)

B. attentive and helpful

c)

C. generous and gracious

d)

D. polite and friendly

73.

2. Until 1986 most companies would not even allow women to take the exams, but such gender discrimination is now disappearing

a)

A. unfairness

b)

B. injustice

c)

C. partiality

d)

D. equality

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4. The absence of effective and representative government exacerbates urban environmental health problems

a)

A. aggravate

b)

B. heighten

c)

C. reduce

d)

D. magnify

75.

5. Most of the world's largest cities are considerably smaller by the year 2000 than had been expected.

a)

A. substantially

b)

B. slightly

c)

C. significantly

d)

D. greatly

76.

3. Without economic security and amid poor living conditions, crime is inevitable.

a)

A. assured

b)

B. compulsory

c)

C. inescapable

d)

D. preventable

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9. A city that grows without these structures in place is at high risk for poverty and ___________.STABLE

(a)

78.

8. As the world continues to ____________, sustainable development depends increasingly on the successful management of urban growth. URBAN

(a)

79.

5. Several international organizations want to invest in social (a) development for the youth in Vietnam. HOUSE

80.

19. We suggested that you (admit) (a) to the organization.

81.

14. I'm afraid very few people know about the concert and almost no one will come. If only the posters (hang) (a) on time

82.

12. Frankness is a great thing, but I'd rather you (not repeat) (a) to Miss White what I think about her.

83.

9. I wish Paul worked as hard as Mary (do) (a) .

84.

7. I'd rather you (not say) (a) anything to John about this conversation.

85.

7. I'd rather you (not say) (a) anything to John about this conversation.

86.

6. I bet she wishes that she never (get) (a) involved in the whole mess.

87.

5. It is necessary that one (meet) (a) with a judge before signing the final documents for a divorce.

88.

4. It is imperative that a graduate student (maintain) (a) a grade point average of “B” in his major field.

89.

2. It is essential that cancer (diagnose) (a) and treated as early as possible in order to assure a successful cure.

90.

10. Michael lost his job last month, so he couldn’t buy a car.

=> If …………………………………………………………………………………………..

(a)

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6. The law requires that everyone______his car checked at least once a month.

a)

A. has

b)

B. have

c)

C. had

d)

D. will have

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2. You are late. If you______a few minutes earlier, you______him

a)

A. came/would meet

b)

B. had come/would have met

c)

C. come/will meet

d)

D. had come/would meet

op 456

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

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