Free Printable GK2

1.

A. resort B. season C. excursion D. reasonable

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

A. hacker B. automated C. application D. navigate

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. endangered B. destroyed C. damaged D. provided

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

4.

A. nation B. patent C. inspiration D. patient

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

5.

A. attacks B. repeats C. lives D. coughs

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A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. resurrect B. survive C. specialise D. advise

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. unique B. unity C. unusual D. universal

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A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. endangered B. disappointed C. prepared D. interviewed

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A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. character B. teacher C. chemist D. scholarship

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. interview B. artificial C. conservation D. suitable

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A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. prioritise B. energetic C. communicate D. responsible

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. business B. intention C. endangered D. extinction

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. observatory B. historical C. activity D. vulnerable

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

14.

A. reserve B. schedule C. wildlife D. beauty

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. television B. engineer C. economic D. information

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. entertainment B. information C. difficulty D. understanding

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.

A. disappearance B. vulnerable. C. conservation D. generation

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. ability B. agriculture C. development D. contaminate

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A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. overtime B. decision C. period D. penalize

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

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A. habitat B. different C. industry D. introduce

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.

The voters were overwhelmingly against the candidate_____proposals called for higher taxes.

a)

A. who his

b)

B. who he had

c)

C. whose

d)

D. that his

22.

Was_________I said a moment ago clear ?

A. when B. which C. that D. what

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.

The medicine _________had no effect at all.

a)

A. the doctor gave it to me

b)

B. the doctor gave me

c)

C. which the doctor gave it to me

d)

D. which given to me by the doctor

24.

My bike, _________I had left at the gate, had disappeared.

A. when B. which C. that D. who

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

25.

The new shopping mall is gigantic. It’s advertised as a place____you can find just about anything you might want to buy.

a)

A. which

b)

B. where

c)

C. in where

d)

D. in that

26.

Annie has three brothers, _________are pilots.

A. who they all B. who all of them C. that all of them D. all of whom

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

27.

-“Is April twenty-first the day _________?” -”No, the twenty-second.”

a)

A. you’ll arrive then

b)

B. on that you’ll arrive

c)

C. when you’ll arrive

d)

D. when you’ll arrive on

28.

They have an apartment _________the park.

a)

A. overlooking

b)

B. that overlooking

c)

C. overlooks

d)

D. overlooked

29.

“My uncle has been a writer for many years.” “How many books_________so far?”

a)

A. did he write

b)

B. has he been writing

c)

C. has he written

d)

D. was he writing

30.

“Would you like a drink?” “Oh, yes. ___a Coke. Thank you.”

a)

A. I have

b)

B. I’ll have

c)

C. I’m having

d)

D. I’m going to have

31.

Scientists are trying to ____ out the ways to reduce pollution from aircraft.

a)

A. break

b)

B. call

c)

C. turn

d)

D. work

32.

Speech ____ is the ability of the computer to understand a human talking to it.

a)

A. recommendation

b)

B. recognition

c)

C. acceptance

d)

D. realization

33.

Angela is not only a capable reporter_________a promising writer.

A. and B. or C. but also D. as well as

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Unluckily, David's dangerous and incredible journey in search of the Blue Fairy is in ____.

A. advance B. danger C. end D. vain

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

35.

I wish I _________more time to study before last exam.

A. could have B. had C. had had D. have had

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

He solemnly promised_________in our business.

A. not interfering B. to not interfere C. wouldn’t interfere D. not to interfere

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

37.

If you put your money into that business, you risk_________every penny.

A. lose B. to lose C. losing D. lost

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

38.

Wendy got a part-time job _________she would be able to pay for school expenses.

A. unless B. although C. so that D. but

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

39.

She is looking ____ a new place to live because she does not want to depend _____ her parents any more.

A. up / forward B. after / with C. for / on D. at / into.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

40.

Near the White House is another famous landmark____________the Washington Monument.

A. which called B. called C. which calls D. calling

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

41.

“You stepped on my toes” – “_______________”

A. I’m sorry but I meant it.

B. I’m terribly sorry. I didn’t mean it.

C. Really? I’m glad.

D. Are you sure? Did you take any steps?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

42.

The policeman________________my details.

A. took in B. took down C. put up with D. made up

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

43.

My daughter is learning to play _______ violin at _______ school.

A. a/ the B. the / a C. the / Ø D. Ø / the

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

_______ he missed the first bus, he came ten minutes late.

A. However B. Although C. Since D. Therefore

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.

._______I in her position, I would turn down the job.

A. Am B. Had been C. Will be D. Were

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

46.

I don’t like _____ when I am not there.

A. criticizing B. being criticized C. to criticize D. to be criticized

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

47.

____ have announced that a major breakthrough has been made.

A. Research B. Researchers C. Researches D. Researching

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

48.

The government should take _______ to reduce the current high unemployment rate.

A. solutions B. changes C. steps D. measures

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

49.

I was brought _______ in the countryside by my aunt after my parents had pass _______.

A. for / on B. on / over C. on / off D. up / away

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

50.

I thought you said she was going away the next Sunday,_______ ?

A. wasn’t it B. didn’t you C. wasn’t she D. didn’t I

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

51.

“ ______________” – “I’m glad you like it”.

A. Thank you for a great evening. The food was so good.

B. It’s going to rain. I have to leave now

C. I like your handbag. It’s fantastic.

D. Could you drop by tomorrow?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

52.

The old astronomer patiently made his ____ and wrote down what he saw.

A. observation B. observatory C. observe D. observer

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

53.

Had we not watched the football match last night, we___________________ our work.

A. could have finished

B. will finish

C. could finish

D. could be finished

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

“I hear the Golden Bridge is a good film” – “_____________________ ”

A. Yes, it’s boring

B. Yes, it’s very exciting.

C. No, I hear it, too

D. No, I don’t hear that

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

55.

____________my father sat down for lunch than there was a knock at the door.

a)

A. Hardly had

b)

B. No sooner had

c)

C. At no time had

d)

D. Never before had

56.

India is the country________he spent the early year of his life.

A. at which B. where C. that D. on which

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

My friend often shows her ________ whenever I have troubles.

A. sympathetic B. sympathize C. sympathetically D. sympathy

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

58.

She expected ________ to the principal.

A. being introduced B. to introduce C. being introduced D. to be introduced

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

59.

I______a small fortune when my uncle died but I managed to squander most of it. I’m ashamed to say.

A. came across B. came into C. came out D. came in for

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

60.

High intelligent machines can be automated to operate without human ____.

A. intervene B. intervening C. intervention D. interventionist

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

61.

By the time you finish cooking they ____ their homework.

A. will have done B. are doing C. have been doing D. have done

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

62.

Illegal hunting in Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana, puts African elephants ____ of extinction.

A. in the verge B. on the verge C. on brink D. in brink

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

63.

The A.I. expert wanted to have his assistant......the newly-made robot.

A. activate B. activated C. activating D. to activate

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

64.

The dishwasher isn't working again, so my mother is thinking of having......

A. it repaired B. it repairing C. repaired it D. repairing it

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

65.

The students got the librarian ____ books for them.

A. buy B. buying C. bought D. to buy

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

66.

A CV is a concise document which summarizes your past existing professional skills, proficiency and ____.

A. experience B. qualifications C. reputations D. feelings

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

67.

The dishwasher isn't working again, so my mother is thinking of having......

A. it repaired B. it repairing C. repaired it D. repairing it

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

68.

I took off the shoes before entering the room ______

A. so that I not dirty the floor

B. in order to not dirty the floor

C. so as not to dirty the floor

D. in order not dirtying the floor

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

69.

Failure to win the championship will ______ in the dismissal of the coach.

A. happen B. cause C. result D. affect

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

70.

It is likely that artificial intelligence might decide to ____ an end to humanity simply because it surpasses human intelligence.

A. come B. make C. put D. take

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

71.

A.I. robots are ____ of having human emotions.

A. able B. capable C. efficient D. fond

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

72.

Development of the area would ______ wildlife.

A. dangerous B. danger C. endanger D. dangerously

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

73.

Simon continued to be denied a promotion ______ his efforts through the years.

A. thanks to B. in spite of C. because of D. in addition to

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

74.

One of the popular ____ used in smartphones at present is voice recognition.

A. applicant B. applicable C. applications D. apply

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

75.

GPS systems help a lot of people....on land, on the sea, and in the air.

A. inform B. interfere C. navigate D. reunite

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

76.

After the power failure last night, the washing machine started to......, so I had to wash the clothes by hands.

A. make noise B. malfunction C. operate D. work

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

77.

I don't think people should be allowed to.......experiments on animals.

A. create B. make C. perform D. produce

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

78.

Smartphones are a great example of the ____ of artificial intelligence.

A. application B. request C. programme D. relation

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

79.

AI enables computers to do some things better than humans, especially when it comes to ____ very large amounts of data quickly, efficiently, and accurately.

A. process B. processing C. procession D. be processed

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

80.

It's about time you had your house ____.

A. whitewash B. whitewashed C. whitewashing D. to whitewash

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

81.

The more she practices, ____ she becomes.

A. the greater confidence

B. more confidently

C. the more confident

D. the most confident

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

82.

The older you are, ____.

a)

A. the more you may become worried

b)

B. the more worried you may become

c)

C. the more worry you may become

d)

D. you may become more worried

83.

I'm tired. I ____ the house since 9 this morning.

a)

A. am cleaning

b)

B. will have cleaned

c)

C. had been cleaning

d)

D. have been cleaning

84.

____ we finish the project, ____ we can start the next one.

a)

A. The soonest/ the sooner

b)

B. The sooner/ the most soon

c)

C. The sooner/ the sooner

d)

D. The soonest/ the soonest

85.

By the time you come back, I ____ my assignments.

a)

A. will finish

b)

B. will be finishing

c)

C. have finished

d)

D. will have finished

86.

We all hope that the dispute ____ by the end of the month.

a)

A. was going to solve

b)

B. will have been solved

c)

C. had been solved

d)

D. is supposed to solve

87.

It is getting hotter and ____ every summer. I guess that is the result of global warming.

a)

A. less

b)

B. more

c)

C. colder

d)

D. hotter

88.

Looking after a kitten is ____ more difficult than I thought it would be.

a)

A. far

b)

B. farther

c)

C. further

d)

D. father

89.

He arrived ____ than anyone else, so he had to wait more than an hour.

a)

A. earlier

b)

B. more early

c)

C. early

d)

D. earliest

90.

It is high time we had to ____ some measures to protect endangered animals.

a)

A. take

b)

B. bring

c)

C. hold

d)

D. use

91.

We were disappointed when the receptionist tells that the hotel was fully booked that week.

a)

A. were disappointed

b)

B. tells

c)

C. fully booked

d)

D. that week

92.

According to the futurist Ray Kurzweil, humans could have tiny computerized machines or nanobots invent thanks to future medical advances.

a)

A. could

b)

B. computerized

c)

C. invent

d)

D. thanks to

93.

By the time we will arrive, everybody will have left.

a)

A. By the time

b)

B. we will

c)

C. everybody

d)

D. will have left.

94.

Thanks to the first lawn mower which was invented in 1830, we don’t have to pay for someone to have our grass to be cut any more.

a)

A. was invented

b)

B. to pay

c)

C. to have

d)

D. to be cut

95.

According to the futurist Ray Kurzweil, humans could have tiny computerized machines or nanobots invent thanks to future medical advances.

a)

A. could

b)

B. computerized

c)

C. invent

d)

D. thanks to

96.

By the time we will arrive, everybody will have left.

a)

A. By the time

b)

B. we will

c)

C. everybody

d)

D. will have left.

97.

Thanks to the first lawn mower which was invented in 1830, we don’t have to pay for someone to have our grass to be cut any more.

a)

A. was invented

b)

B. to pay

c)

C. to have

d)

D. to be cut

98.

In his Aston Martin DB5 car, Bond can have the photos being printed out along with the information about

the people in them from a panel in a dashboard.

a)

A. his

b)

B. have

c)

C. being printed

d)

D. along with

99.

There's a network in computing called 'beta testing', which means you test something seeing if it works

properly before it comes official.

a)

A. in

b)

B. called

c)

C. seeing

d)

D. before

100.

No longer do housewives have to clean the house every day because they get it done for robotic vacuum cleaners.

a)

A. No longer

b)

B. do housewives

c)

C. get it done

d)

D. for

101.

Before the cotton gin had been invented in 1794, American farmers had cheap slaves remove seeds from the

cotton fiber.

a)

A. had been invented

b)

B. had

c)

C. remove

d)

D. from

102.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

A.I. algorithms can also help to detect faces and other features in photo sent to social networking sites and automatically organize them.

a)

A. categorize

b)

B. connect

c)

C. recognize

d)

D. remind

103.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

She's doing well so she was promoted last year. Now she's in charge of a small team of four people.

a)

A. controls

b)

B. supervises

c)

C. takes over

d)

D. rules

104.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Internet search engines can help to predict the weather as well as traffic jams in a city.

a)

A. announce

b)

B. expect

c)

C. forecast

d)

D. reveal

105.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Ray Kurzweil suggests that exponential technological development will lead to the inevitable rise of artificial intelligence.

a)

A. inapplicable

b)

B. unavoidable

c)

C. unrecognizable

d)

D. invisible

106.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

All types of dinosaurs went extinct long time ago.

a)

A. thrived

b)

B. boomed

c)

C. survived

d)

D. died out

107.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

These animals are quite vulnerable when living near the industrial zone.

a)

A. calm

b)

B. easily hurt

c)

C. safe

d)

D. relaxed

108.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.

Every year, in Africa a lot of elephants are poached for tusks.

a)

A. illegally hunted

b)

B. gently cooked

c)

C. boiled

d)

D. stewed

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Total questions: 108

Worksheet time: 54mins

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