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Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Glowood Appliances promises customers their money back ... they are not satisfied with their purchase

a)

while

b)

and

c)

if

d)

then

2.

The theater doors will close and the show will start at precisely 8:00 pm, so guests are reminded to be ...

a)

rapid

b)

sudden

c)

punctual

d)

instant

3.

The goal of the committee was to evaluate the company's bylaws and offer ... for improvement.

a)

renewals

b)

registrations

c)

recommendations

d)

reimbursements

4.

Passengers should not leave their seats ... a flight attendant gives them permission to do so.

a)

unless

b)

rather

c)

instead

d)

otherwise

5.

The board of directors will meet next Monday to examine the current hiring ...

a)

purpose

b)

intent

c)

assembly

d)

policy

6.

Arnby Cable ... 25$ to all internet subscribers after the weeklong service interruption

a)

refunded

b)

accepted

c)

divided

d)

deposited

7.

Professor Thuy Anh will go over the use of the laboratory ... with the interns next week

a)

instruments

b)

instrumental

c)

instrumentally

d)

instrumented

8.

The corporate fitness center is equipped ... fourteen stationary bicycles

a)

at

b)

on

c)

with

d)

about

9.

The manager often leads new employees through the safety procedures ...

a)

her

b)

herself

c)

hers

d)

she

10.

What affects your daily food needs?

a)

Your likes and dislikes

b)

The Food Pyramid

c)

Your lifestyle and activity

d)

Small portions

11.

Which food group has the second smallest serving suggestion?

a)

Sugars

b)

Dairy, Meat, Fish, and Eggs

c)

Vegetables and Fruits

d)

Breads, Rice and Cereals

12.

What is the purpose of the food pyramid?

a)

To sell food

b)

To help make healthy food choices

c)

To show which foods are bad for you

d)

To remember the names of foods

13.

Which of the following are dairy products?

a)

Milk and cheese

b)

Fish and eggs

c)

Sugar and spice

d)

Breads and rice

14.

What information does the doctor need?

a)

Mr. Thompson's email address.

b)

The name of his medication.

c)

The nurse's email address.

d)

Mr. Thompson's age.

15.

What is true about Mr. Thompson's blood pressure?

a)

It is extremely high.

b)

It is very low.

c)

It is non-existent.

d)

It is normal.

16.

Where will Mr. Thompson's test results be sent to?

a)

His employer

b)

His insurance company

c)

His doctor's office

d)

The doctor's nurse

17.

What kind of test did Mr. Thompson have done?

a)

A stress test

b)

A blood test

c)

A high blood pressure test

d)

A department test

18.

What is the restaurant's main priority?

a)

Serving delicious food

b)

Having the lowest prices in town

c)

Having the most polite staff

d)

Hygiene and cleanliness

19.

Which season is approaching?

a)

Spring

b)

Fall

c)

Winter

d)

Summer

20.

What is the name of the restaurant?

a)

The Management

b)

The Happy Sandwich

c)

The Winter Season

d)

The Strict Policy

21.

As the chief administrative officer, Quincy Paxton will face exciting _____ in this new job with Laval International Shipping Company.

a)

to challenge

b)

challenges

c)

challenging

d)

challenged

22.

In case you have problem with the device in the future, should should retain your newly --- receipt.

a)

approached

b)

predicted

c)

issued

d)

expressed

23.

The manufaturing company's recent --- to reduce on-site accident was appreciated by the staff.

a)

value

b)

industry

c)

attempt

d)

faculty

24.

The furniture on the dinning room was left --- in the house because new owner bought it.

a)

intended

b)

intention

c)

intentional

d)

intentionally

25.

Only --- delegates wearing ID badges will be allowed to conference area.

a)

those

b)

who

c)

each

d)

that

26.

You may have the merchandise sent directly to your home or pick it up in person at the store, --- you want.

a)

both

b)

whichever

c)

another

d)

anyone

27.

The welcome activity is a welcome oppotunity to improve communication --- the volunteers before the project begins.

a)

like

b)

between

c)

among

d)

above

28.

As we expected to receive hundreds of applications for the positions, please --- your CV to two pages.

a)

unfold

b)

follow

c)

refrain

d)

limit

29.

--- making changes to a house must apply permission for entering the premise.

a)

who

b)

our

c)

anyone

d)

them

30.

Ms. Jo ask for the banner to be hung --- the interior wall of the building.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

d)

through

31.

Because its lasted exhibit is highly valuable, the Gallery took more precautions than it --- did before.

a)

ever

b)

such

c)

yet

d)

much

32.

Wish you achieve ... in the final exam:

a)

Lucky

b)

Good mark

c)

Good exam

d)

All

33.

Claude is ------

a)

- (A) Frenchman

b)

- (B) a French

c)

- (C) a Frenchman

d)

- (D) French man

34.

Vinh ----- newspapers for ten years

a)

- (A) is selling

b)

- (B) sells

c)

- (C) has been selling

d)

- (D) has been sold

35.

She prefers carnations------ roses. In fact, she dislikes roses.

a)

- (A) to

b)

- (B) from

c)

- (C) than

d)

- (D) for

36.

Although the company showed a ------ last quarter, it is expected to make money from cell phone sales this fall.

a)

- (A) deficit

b)

- (B) market

c)

- (C) budget

d)

- (D) commodity

37.

The latest trend in home interiors is --------furniture pieces that can be folded in order to save space

a)

- (A) defective

b)

- (B) innovative

c)

- (C) perishable

d)

- (D) unavailable

38.

Employees must submit receipts from their business trips in order to be----- for expenses.

a)

- (A) amended

b)

- (B) deducted

c)

- (C) prompted

d)

- (D) reimbursed

39.

Ms.Anderson’s -------presentation was a great success, bringing in two very lucrative clients.

a)

- (A) unlimited

b)

- (B) absolute

c)

- (C) impressive

d)

- (D) argumentative

40.

The restaurant asks customers to------they have been given the correct takeout orders before making payment.

a)

- (A) calculate

b)

- (B) combine

c)

- (C) contact

d)

- (D) confirm

41.

The engineers at Sunshine Electronics designed the cable to be -------with most types of computers available on the market today.

a)

- (A) manual

b)

- (B) broad

c)

- (C) successful

d)

- (D) compatible

42.

Several building tenants visited the administration office and filed ----- about the lack of visitor parking.

a)

- (A) complaints

b)

- (B) inventories

c)

- (C) disputes

d)

- (D) commitments

43.

The company provides regular safety training to ------workplace accidents.

a)

- (A) decline

b)

- (B) prevent

c)

- (C) refuse

d)

- (D) oblige

44.

As part of a special --------, Stomps Gym is discounting its membership fee for new users.

a)

- (A) offer

b)

- (B) notice

c)

- (C) charge

d)

- (D) warranty

45.

7) Employees who wish to -------how the new policy might affect them should consult their supervisors.

a)

- (A) enable

b)

- (B) clarify

c)

- (C) contain

d)

- (D) inform

46.

Online companies have an ------ over traditional retail stores because they spend less on maintenance.

a)

- (A) admission

b)

- (B) influence

c)

- (C) advantage

d)

- (D) experience

47.

The museum’s current ----- features displays of ancinet artifacts discovered at a historical site in Turkey last year.

a)

- (A) audience

b)

- (B) exhibition

c)

- (C) subscription

d)

- (D) announcement

48.

Participating customers will be asked to----- what they think of the company’s products on a survey

a)

- (A) manage

b)

- (B) demand

c)

- (C) adopt

d)

- (D) indicate

49.

Children are not allowed to attend the festival on their own and must be ---- by an adult.

a)

- (A) appeared

b)

- (B) required

c)

- (C) succeeded

d)

- (D) accompanied

50.

Users of the Zwisher line of kitchen appliances will ----- from the many conveniences they provide.

a)

- (A) improvise

b)

- (B) benefit

c)

- (C) follow

d)

- (D) transform

51.

The community center provides residents a ------ of courses in arts and crafts.

a)

(A) showing

b)

(B) prospect

c)

(C) variety

d)

(D) consequence

52.

15

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

53.

14

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

13

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

55.

12

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

56.

11

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

10

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

58.

9

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

59.

8

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

60.

7

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

61.

6

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

62.

5

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

63.

4

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

64.

3

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

65.

2

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

66.

1

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

67.

Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.

Which word has the same underlined sound has words in the above paragraph?

a)

bricks

b)

fur

c)

more

d)

when

68.

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

a)

eating treats and popcorn

b)

clowns

c)

going to the circus

69.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

a)

Got her sunglasses.

b)

Made a sandwich.

c)

Picked up her umbrella.

70.

Some people say that the White House has ghosts. The most famous ghost is Abraham Lincoln. He is often seen standing in his room looking out the window. Even Eleanor Roosevelt said that she saw him. There is a legend that old Abe walks back and forth all night before something terrible is about to happen. This paragraph mainly tells:

a)

what Lincoln's ghost is like

b)

when Eleanor Roosevelt's ghost walked

c)

how many ghosts the White House has

71.

As a girl Beyonce loved to sing. She was born in Houston, Texas. At 8 years old, she had a girls group. They named the group Destiny's Child. Her family helped out. Her mom made outfits. She had a powerful voice and wrote the group's songs. Her glamorous style helped the group become one of the most famous girl groups of all time. They wowed audiences with their R&B style. Her songs were catchy and fun. When she went solo, her songs were more mature. People loved them.

Where was Beyonce born?

a)

Austin, Texas

b)

Houston, Texas

c)

Los Angeles, California

72.
Weather reporters have to give out a lot of information. That's why they use pictures. The pictures help them tell us about the weather without using so many words. Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is. They need to know where the warm air is. They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area. Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short. The pictures help weather reporters get the information out in a fast way.
Which sentence best describes the main idea of the paragraph?
a)
Weather reporters need to know where the cold air is
b)
Pictures help weather reporters get information out in a fast way
c)
Their reports need to be correct, but they also need to be short
d)
They have to know where it is raining and what types of clouds are in the area
73.
Do you enjoy kites?  If you order right away, we will give you directions for making kites out of all kinds of materials-sticks, straws, socks, and more.  All of this for only $10.95.  Hurry!  Time is limited. 
What is this ad trying to get the reader to do?
a)
buy information about sticks and straws.
b)
Buy information about sock puppets.
c)
Buy information about kite making.
d)
Buy a read-to-fly kite.
74.
Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.
Why does the author use the word furious instead of mad in the example above?
a)
Furious is a fancier word than mad.
b)
Lucy was really upset.
c)
Lucy wasn't that mad at all.
d)
Lucy was going home.
75.
The wind blew through his hair as the boy watched the clouds roll in. As the waves grew bigger and bigger, he decided it was time to ride home. What is the boy doing?
a)
eating breakfast
b)
sailing
c)
riding his bike
d)
playing with his friends
76.

The word selecting in line 1 of the second e-mail is closest in meaning to

a)

choosing

b)

reserving

c)

comparing

d)

seeking

77.

The words get in touch in line 14 of the first e-mail are closest in meaning to

a)

offer

b)

discuss

c)

provide

d)

contact

78.

What does Max prefer about the Convention Center?

a)

The price.

b)

The location.

c)

The size.

d)

The people.

79.

How many meeting rooms will they need?

a)

Only three.

b)

At least five.

c)

Up to ten.

d)

Almost 50.

80.

What are these e-mails about?

a)

The date of the conference.

b)

The conference site.

c)

The topics of the conference sessions.

d)

The number of conference attendees.

81.

Choose the best topic sentence: [________________________________] Many people who earn the minimum wage are trying to support families with this salary. No one working full-time and earning the minimum wage makes enough money to pay for rent, food, and other necessities. If we raise the minimum wage, families will have more money to spend, and therefore other businesses will make more money. For so many reasons, it is the right thing to do.

a)

A. We must worry about jobs, not wages.

b)

B. Parents in New York City have a lot of expenses.

c)

C. This economy is especially hard for small business owners.

d)

D. It is time to raise the minimum wage.

82.

Choose the best topic sentence: [_______________________________] She always takes the time to listen to me. When I was in the hospital, she came to visit me. She always makes sure I get the medication I need. Several of my friends now go to see her, and they like her as much as I do!

a)

A. I am very happy with my doctor.

b)

B. It is hard to find a good doctor.

c)

C. Seeing a doctor has become very expensive.

d)

D. I love my mother.

83.

Choose the best topic sentence for each paragraph.


_______________________________I usually go skiing every weekend in the winter even though it is expensive. I love the feeling of flying down a mountain. The views are beautiful from the top of a mountain and along the trails. Even the danger of falling and getting hurt can’t keep me away from the slopes on a winter day.

a)

Reason why I love skiing.

b)

Skiing is my favorite winter sport.

c)

Skiing is dangerous and potentially deadly.

d)

There are incredible views on the skiing trail.

84.

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep. Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during the day. You can also lie awake if a big event, like a test or a party, is happening the next day. There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep. You can try counting sheep, or just counting, which will keep your mind busy with a repetitious activity. Sometimes listening to soft music or gentle sounds, like rain, helps. You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.

a)

Sometimes it is hard to fall asleep.

b)

You can even try telling yourself a story, which may distract your mind enough that you will be asleep in no time.

c)

There are several things you can do to try and fall asleep.

d)

Maybe you are not sleepy, or maybe you are thinking about what happened during the day.

85.

Which sentence is most likely the topic sentence of the paragraph?

Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener. It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time. It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks. Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone. Then, after watching the plant grow and produce, the gardener ends up with delicious tomatoes, beans, or other yummy produce from the garden.

a)

Growing a garden can be fun, good exercise, and will provide fresh fruits and vegetables for the gardener.

b)

It is interesting to watch the seeds pop their heads above the soil for the first time.

c)

It is sometimes hard to believe that a little seed can become a large vine or plant in just a few weeks.

d)

Planting the seeds and pulling weeds are good exercise for anyone.

86.

What is the BEST topic sentence in the following paragraph?


______________________________. It saves trees from being cut down. We need trees for oxygen. It also produces less trash which helps the landfills from being over filled. Recycling will also prevent pollution. Maybe people won’t get as sick with less pollution. Don’t forget to recycle and save the earth!

a)

I like recycling.

b)

Recycling is good but it is hard to do.

c)

I think recycling is very important.

87.

What is the BEST topic sentence in the following paragraph?


___________________________________. I learned how to paddle in a canoe. It was fun! We stayed in cabins with other kids my age. They were so funny. My favorite part was the camp fires at night and singing songs. I can’t wait to go back again next year.

a)

I can't wait to go back again next year.

b)

Camping was fun!

c)

They were so funny.

d)

Going to camp was the best part of my summer.