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Past Simple vs Past Continuous Practice

Total questions: 146

Worksheet time: 1hrs 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I ____ my report when my boss ____ the hall.

a)

made - was entering

b)

made - entered

c)

was making - was entering

d)

was making - entered

2.

Jim ____ his leg when he ____ golf.

a)

broke - was playing

b)

broke - played

c)

was breaking - was playing

d)

was breaking - broke

3.

Both CARE and Oxfam organisations have programmes to help people in underdeveloped countries ____ their lives.

a)

make

b)

risk

c)

improve

d)

start

4.

While I ____ for him to call up, he ____ a good time in the bar.

a)

waited - was having

b)

was waiting - was having

c)

was waiting - had

d)

was waited - was waiting

5.

All the kids ____ their homework when the volunteer team ____.

a)

were doing - arrived

b)

did - arrived

c)

were doing - were arriving

d)

did - were arriving

6.

While Lauda ____ round a corner, he suddenly ____ control of his Ferrari.

a)

went - lost

b)

was going - was losing

c)

was going - lost

d)

went - was losing

7.

When I ____ my best friend, she ____ as a voluntary teacher in Dream Homeless Shelter.

a)

met - was working

b)

was meeting - was working

c)

met - worked

d)

was meeting - worked

8.

We ____ in silence when he suddenly ____ me to help him.

a)

were walking - was asking

b)

were walking - asked

c)

walked - asked

d)

walked - was asking

9.

Where ____ you ____ when I ____ you on the bus last night?

a)

did - go - saw

b)

were - going - was seeing

c)

were - going - saw

d)

did - go - was seeing

10.

While ____ yesterday, I ____ in the garden, so I didn’t hear the phone.

a)

rang - worked

b)

were ringing - worked

c)

were ringing - was working

d)

rang - was working

11.

When the robbery ____, the safeguard ____!

a)

happened - slept

b)

was happening - was sleeping

c)

was happening - slept

d)

happened - was sleeping

12.

While the Cambridge boat ____ under a bridge, it ____ another boat.

a)

went - was hitting

b)

went - hit

c)

was going - was hitting

d)

was going - hit

13.

I ____ the accident while I ____ for the bus.

a)

was seeing - waited

b)

saw - was waiting

c)

was seeing - was waiting

d)

saw - waited

14.

We ____ an old box while we ____ in the garden.

a)

found - dug

b)

found - were digging

c)

were finding - dug

d)

were finding - were digging

15.

When I ____ into the room, two boys ____ a picture book together.

a)

came - were reading

b)

were coming - were reading

c)

came - read

d)

were coming - read

16.

My cousin and I ____ on the computer when there ____ a power cut.

a)

played - was

b)

were playing - was

c)

played - were

d)

were playing - were

17.

While we ____ in the park, Mary ____.

a)

were running - was falling over

b)

ran - fell over

c)

were running - fell over

d)

were running - was falling over

18.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: I ___ my pen while I ___ my homework.

a)

was breaking - was doing

b)

was breaking - did

c)

broke - did

d)

broke - was doing

19.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: It ___ to rain while we ___ home from school.

a)

started - were walking

b)

was starting - were walking

c)

started - walked

d)

was starting - walked

20.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: When I went to get the tickets, I realised I ___ any money.

a)

wasn’t having

b)

didn’t have

c)

haven’t had

d)

hadn’t had

21.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: While we ___ in the rain, Sally’s mother ___ past.

a)

stood - drove

b)

were standing - drove

c)

were standing - was driving

d)

stood - was driving

22.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: My mother ___ old clothes while my father ___ the food packages for the next voluntary trip.

a)

was classifying - was preparing

b)

was classifying - prepared

c)

classified - was preparing

d)

classified - prepared

23.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: Richard ___ TV when the phone ___.

a)

watched - rang

b)

watched - was ringing

c)

was watching - rang

d)

was watching - was ringing

24.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: While some volunteers ___ the disabled children, others ___ some furniture in the orphanage.

a)

were teaching - were repairing

b)

taught - repaired

c)

were teaching - repaired

d)

taught - were repairing

25.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: I ___ in the queue when I ___ that I had lost my wallet.

a)

was standing - was realizing

b)

stood - was realizing

c)

was standing - realized

d)

stood - realized

26.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: When I first saw Miriam, I ___ her to come in for tea and we talked for nearly two hours.

a)

invited

b)

invite

c)

have invited

d)

was inviting

27.

Choose the best option to complete the sentence: The girls were chatting ___ the boys were playing games.

a)

when

b)

while

c)

during

d)

at the same time

28.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (1). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a (1) ____ country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (2) ____ there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (3) ____ water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.

a)

rich

b)

comfortable

c)

well-paid

d)

luxurious

29.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (2). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to (2) ____ there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (3) ____ water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.

a)

lived

b)

living

c)

lived

d)

lively

30.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (3). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village (3) ____ water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.

a)

for

b)

on

c)

with

d)

from

31.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (4). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day (4) ____ heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.

a)

carrying

b)

wearing

c)

holding

d)

drinking

32.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (5). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. (5) ____ these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.

a)

If

b)

Because

c)

When

d)

Although

33.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (6). Passage: A YEAR WITH OVERSEAS VOLUNTEERS. I was with Overseas Volunteers (OV) for a year after leaving university, and I was sent to an isolated village in Chad, about 500 kilometres from the capital N’Djamena. Coming from a rich country, I got quite a shock, as conditions were much harder than I had expected. But after a few days I got used to living there. The people were always very friendly and helpful, and I soon began to appreciate how beautiful the countryside was. One of my jobs was to supply the village with water. The well was a long walk away, and the women used to spend a long time every day carrying heavy pots backwards and forwards. So I contacted the organisation and arranged to have some pipes delivered. Although these pipes were not really perfect, they still made a great difference to the villagers. All in all, I think my time with OV was a good experience. Although it was not paid, it was well worth doing and I would recommend it to anyone (6) ____ was considering working for a charity.

a)

which

b)

when

c)

where

d)

who

34.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (1). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will (1) ____ you in the fight for survival that (2) ____ many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (3) ____ of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (4) ____ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to (5) ____ animals (6) ____ from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human (7) ____ for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses (8) ____ their (9) ____ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (10) ____ each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

combine

b)

involve

c)

bring

d)

lead

35.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (2). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that (2) ____ many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

meets

b)

opposes

c)

forces

d)

faces

36.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (3). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the (3) ____ of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

edge

b)

start

c)

limit

d)

end

37.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (4). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the (4) ____ of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

virtue

b)

enjoyment

c)

satisfaction

d)

value

38.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (5). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to (5) ____ animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

enable

b)

help

c)

allow

d)

assist

39.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (6). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals (6) ____; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

preserve

b)

conserve

c)

revive

d)

survive

40.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (7). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human (7) ____ for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

greed

b)

interest

c)

care

d)

concern

41.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (8). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses (8) ____ their (9) ____ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

from

b)

by

c)

for

d)

with

42.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (9). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their (9) ____ so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that for each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

feet

b)

paws

c)

claws

d)

toes

43.

Read the passage and choose the option A, B, C, or D that best fits blank (10). Passage: SAVE MONEY ON THE BOOK THAT AIMS TO SAVE ANIMALS. Do you want to take part in the battle to save the world's wildlife? Animal Watch is the book which will involve you in the fight for survival that faces many of our endangered animals and show how they struggle on the edge of extinction. As you enjoy the book's 250 pages and over 150 colour photographs, you will have the satisfaction of knowing that part of your purchase money is being used to help animals survive; from the comfort of your armchair, you will be able to observe the world's animals close-up and explore their habitats. You will also discover the terrible results of human greed for land, flesh and skins. Animal Watch is packed with fascinating facts. Did you know that polar bears cover their black noses with their paws so they can hunt their prey in the snow without being seen, for example? Or that (10) ____ each orangutan which is captured, one has to die?

a)

for

b)

at

c)

from

d)

to

44.

Read the passage and choose the best answer. Passage: European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year: 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering; 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and 4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering. The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an increase in volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context.

a)

talents

b)

organisations

c)

citizens

d)

schools

45.

Read the passage and choose the best answer. Passage: European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year: 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering; 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and 4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering. The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an increase in volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context. Question: According to the European Commission, which value does civic participation strengthen?

a)

society’s wealth and well-being

b)

cultural awareness

c)

solidarity and social cohesion

d)

safe environment

46.

Read the passage and choose the best answer. Passage: European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year: 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering; 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and 4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering. The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an increase in volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context. Question: According to the passage, why does volunteering provide important learning opportunities?

a)

Because people have opportunities to gain new skills and competences.

b)

Because it helps connect people to others.

c)

Because it gives people a sense of being involved in a community.

d)

Because it provides people with chances to learn from the differences.

47.

Read the passage and choose the best answer. Passage: European Union, almost 100 million citizens of all ages invest their time, talents and money to make a positive contribution to their community by volunteering in civil society organisations, youth clubs, hospitals, schools, in sport clubs, etc. For the Commission, volunteering is an active expression of civic participation which strengthens common European values such as solidarity and social cohesion. Volunteering also provides important learning opportunities, because involvement in voluntary activities can provide people with new skills and competences that can even improve their employability. This is especially important at this time of economic crisis. Volunteering plays an important role in sectors as varied and diverse as education, youth, culture, sport, environment, health, social care, consumer protection, humanitarian aid, development policy, research, equal opportunities and external relations. Objectives of the Year: 1. To create an enabling and facilitating environment for volunteering in the EU; 2. To empower volunteer organisations and improve the quality of volunteering; 3. To reward and recognise volunteering activities; and 4. To raise awareness of the value and importance of volunteering. The Commission expects that the European Year of Volunteering will lead to an increase in volunteering and to greater awareness of its added value, and that it will highlight the link between voluntary engagement at local level and its significance in the wider European context. Question: Which of the following does NOT belong to Objectives of the Year?

a)

Improving the quality of volunteering

b)

Creating an enabling environment for volunteering in the EU

c)

Raising awareness of the value and importance of volunteering

d)

Encouraging safe environment

48.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Samsung Galaxy Tab ______ flash player as well as voice and video calls.

a)

supports

b)

offers

c)

displays

d)

provides

49.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Facebook is used ____ among the young.

a)

communicate

b)

communicating

c)

to communicate

d)

to communicating

50.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Sophia is a humanoid robot which can communicate ______ people by using human language and expressing emotions.

a)

to

b)

for

c)

with

d)

on

51.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: YouTube ______ to become the world most popular video-sharing website since 2005.

a)

has grown

b)

have grown

c)

grew

d)

grows

52.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The screen will ______ the username in the top right-hand corner.

a)

store

b)

display

c)

install

d)

promote

53.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: ______ e-readers have become less popular since tablets and smartphones were introduced, they are still used by many book lovers today.

a)

Because

b)

Although

c)

When

d)

Until

54.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The laptop is not working because you haven't ______ it yet.

a)

changed

b)

charged

c)

pressed

d)

put

55.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: I ____ this washing machine for five years now. It looks old, but it still works well.

a)

have

b)

had

c)

is having

d)

have had

56.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The scientists ______ important research in the laboratory.

a)

put out

b)

go out

c)

hand out

d)

carry out

57.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: You can send and receive e-mails from a ______.

a)

charger

b)

printer

c)

smartphone

d)

USB

58.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Many young people carry a pair of earbuds as they are small, light, and ______.

a)

chargeable

b)

economical

c)

portable

d)

transferable

59.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Modern smartphones nowadays do not have many ______ to look better.

a)

buttons

b)

keyboards

c)

screens

d)

pens

60.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Dung spilled his coffee on his desk and so now there is a ______ on the desk.

a)

crack

b)

wound

c)

cut

d)

stain

61.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Be careful when using electrical ___________.

a)

equipment

b)

experiment

c)

experience

d)

exception

62.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Vu Quynh Lien should install this ______ on her smartphone. It helps to make her photos more beautiful.

a)

hardware

b)

software

c)

device

d)

equipment

63.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: If you have an ______, you don't have to bring all those heavy books in your bag.

a)

correction pen

b)

e-book reader

c)

digital camera

d)

earbuds

64.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: I think this is a ______ problem. The computer screen is broken.

a)

hardware

b)

software

c)

device

d)

equipment

65.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Washing machine or vacuum cleaner can help you to ____ time while doing housework.

a)

kill

b)

save

c)

spend

d)

waste

66.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A robot vacuum cleaner is a ___________ device in your home. It makes housework less tiring.

a)

help

b)

helpless

c)

helpful

d)

helpfully

67.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: It is convenient for you to read ____ when you travel.

a)

e-books

b)

laptops

c)

online game

d)

smartphones

68.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Most smartphones now ____ flash player as well as voice and video calls.

a)

display

b)

offer

c)

provide

d)

support

69.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: We can surf the ____ to search for news, watch films, or download music.

a)

e-book

b)

internet

c)

laptop

d)

smartphone

70.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: You can get access ____ the Interne, via a range of devices such as desktop or laptop computers, mobile phones, and tablets.

a)

for

b)

in

c)

of

d)

to

71.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The two fabrics of Velcro stick together thanks ____ the hooks on the surface and the loops on the other.

a)

by

b)

for

c)

of

d)

to

72.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: If you get a laptop as a reward, what will you use it ____?

a)

by

b)

for

c)

to

d)

with

73.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Truong Thi Ha ____ Chinese, but she quitted because it was too difficult.

a)

studies

b)

studied

c)

has studied

d)

will study

74.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 3-D is used to produce complex tools and components.

a)

print

b)

printing

c)

printer

d)

blueprint

75.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Blu-ray was first commercially in 2006 and it uses a blue laser to read or write data to a disc.

a)

performed

b)

allowed

c)

introduced

d)

supplied

76.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: 3-D printing ______ complex tools and components.

a)

is used to produce

b)

is used to produce

c)

uses for producing

d)

uses to produce

77.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A ______ helps save a lot of energy doing housework.

a)

washing machine

b)

e-book reader

c)

digital camera

d)

vacuum cleaner

78.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Where do you live? – I ____ in Boston. I ____ there for ten years now.

a)

live – have lived

b)

live – am living

c)

have lived – live

d)

live – live

79.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Have you ever read the Wuthering Heights? - Oh. That's my favourite. I ____ it many times, at least four.

a)

read

b)

have read

c)

was reading

d)

used to read

80.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Vu Quynh Lien ____ volleyball at high school but she didn’t like it.

a)

has played

b)

played

c)

was playing

d)

has been playing

81.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Thomas ____ for the Google since 2014.

a)

has worked

b)

is working

c)

was working

d)

worked

82.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A smartwatch can be used for ________ your exercise efforts.

a)

connecting

b)

controlling

c)

protecting

d)

measuring

83.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: The first actual robot ____ invented in 1961.

a)

was

b)

has been

c)

used to

d)

were

84.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: We do not like ________ on animals.

a)

experiences

b)

experiments

c)

exercises

d)

expressions

85.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: '________' means 'made by humans'.

a)

valuable

b)

useful

c)

artificial

d)

helpful

86.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: Liverpool football club ____ 18 Premier League titles so far.

a)

won

b)

used to win

c)

win

d)

has won

87.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: A correction pen is used for ______ your writing mistakes.

a)

cover

b)

covered

c)

covering

d)

to cover

88.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions: I'm sorry. Mark isn't here now. He ____ to the post office.

a)

went

b)

goes

c)

has been

d)

has gone

89.

____ you ____ the shoplifter to the police yet?

a)

Do – report

b)

Have – reported

c)

Are – reporting

d)

When – reported

90.

It's no good ____ him the truth now.

a)

not to tell

b)

tell

c)

telling

d)

to tell

91.

People's lives ____ a lot thanks to the inventions of these devices.

a)

was changed

b)

has been changed

c)

have changed

d)

is changed

92.

Most of my friends enjoy ________ football on television.

a)

watch

b)

to watch

c)

watching

d)

watched

93.

My parents decided ______ a taxi because it was late.

a)

take

b)

to take

c)

taking

d)

took

94.

He reminded me ______ to give the book back to John

a)

not forget

b)

not to forget

c)

forgot

d)

forgetting

95.

______ is not part of a computer.

a)

Hardware

b)

Software

c)

Process

d)

RAM

96.

Dave ______ Chinese for six years now. He likes it.

a)

studies

b)

studied

c)

has studied

d)

will study

97.

We have worked here ______ 2002.

a)

for

b)

since

c)

in

d)

to

98.

Until now, the disease ______ over thirty thousand people worldwide.

a)

has killed

b)

killed

c)

kills

d)

is killing

99.

It's important ______ too much about your failure.

a)

not to worry

b)

not worry

c)

not worrying to

d)

don’t worry

100.

Thao Nguyen Xanh admitted ______ a mistake because she has fooled her customers.

a)

make

b)

to make

c)

making

d)

to making

101.

The restaurants on the island are expensive, so it’s worth ______ a packed lunch.

a)

taken

b)

taking

c)

to take

d)

take

102.

Did you remember ______ Mr. Green my message?

a)

be given

b)

giving

c)

have given

d)

to give

103.

Mary often watches YouTube videos to study how ______ a dish or make a cake.

a)

cook

b)

cooking

c)

to cook

d)

cooking

104.

Truong Thi Ha hoped ______ to join the club. She could make friends with many people here.

a)

being invited

b)

to invite

c)

to be invited

d)

inviting

105.

How long ______ your best friend?

a)

did you know

b)

do you know

c)

have you known

d)

are you knowing

106.

“Would you like a coffee?” - “No thanks. ___ one.”

a)

I just had

b)

I just have

c)

I was just having

d)

I’ve just had

107.

Don’t forget ___ your homework before coming to class.

a)

doing

b)

having done

c)

to be done

d)

to do

108.

An e-book reader is convenient; it is used ______ electronic books, newspapers or magazines.

a)

read

b)

to read

c)

reading

d)

to reading

109.

Vu Quynh Lien is not coming to class today. She ______ back to her hometown.

a)

goes

b)

go

c)

has gone

d)

will go

110.

______ artificial intelligence, the phone's voice-recognition system converts the sound into numerical data.

a)

According to

b)

Instead of

c)

Apart from

d)

Thanks to

111.

AI has been applied ______ various areas of life.

a)

for

b)

to

c)

from

d)

of

112.

You should ______ the batteries fully before using the smartphones.

a)

apply

b)

display

c)

store

d)

charge

113.

Complete the sentence: It was not until people became interested in e-books that e-readers became ______ around the world.

a)

convenient

b)

popular

c)

helpful

d)

cheap

114.

Complete the sentence: I have lost my mobile phone. Someone ______ it.

a)

has steal

b)

has stole

c)

has stolen

d)

have stole

115.

Complete the sentence: ______ cars can work with little human control.

a)

Driver

b)

Driven

c)

Driverless

d)

Non-driver

116.

Complete the sentence: Her children ______ their homework yet. They are still working on it.

a)

hasn't finished

b)

hasn't finishing

c)

haven't finished

d)

haven't finishing

117.

Complete the sentence: This device is not ______ for children.

a)

suitable

b)

valuable

c)

various

d)

artificial

118.

Complete the sentence: They ______ a new camera in the classroom to monitor the activities.

a)

applied

b)

installed

c)

displayed

d)

stored

119.

Complete the sentence: The door and the window are open. I think someone ______ into our house!

a)

breaks

b)

broke

c)

has broken

d)

will break

120.

Complete the sentence: The company ______ a new kind of smartphone. It looks fantastic!

a)

just introduces

b)

just introduced

c)

has just introduced

d)

will just introduce

121.

Complete the sentence: E-readers are often more ______ than printed books because an e-reader allows us to store thousands of books while it is only as heavy as a single book.

a)

expensive

b)

inexpensive

c)

convenient

d)

inconvenient

122.

Complete the sentence: Nancy was sitting up in bed listening to the radio on the ______.

a)

velcros

b)

laptops

c)

headphones

d)

chargers

123.

Complete the sentence: Truong Thi Ha has had this smartphone ______ 10 years.

a)

for

b)

since

c)

from

d)

in

124.

Complete the sentence: This is a delicious cake, but we have ______ had a big dinner and feel very full.

a)

only

b)

just

c)

since

d)

for

125.

Complete the sentence: An e-reader is a small ______ on which you can store and read texts downloaded from the Internet.

a)

device

b)

hardware

c)

software

d)

vehicle

126.

Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: The word “substitute” in the passage is closest in meaning to ______.

a)

addition

b)

alternative

c)

imitation

d)

solution

127.

Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: Which of the following is NOT true about Cervilla’s invention?

a)

It happens at atmospheric temperature.

b)

It imitates something in nature.

c)

It requires no electricity.

d)

It uses enzymes to break down water.

128.

Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: The word “it” in the passage refers to ______.

a)

enzyme

b)

molybdenum

c)

petrol

d)

water

129.

Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: The word “vanished” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ______.

a)

appeared

b)

produced

c)

introduced

d)

invented

130.

Read the passage excerpt and answer the question. In 1998, a Valencian professor named Antonio Cervilla claimed he had discovered how to use water as a substitute for petrol. His invention used a molybdenum compound to break down water into hydrogen and oxygen. No electricity is required and the reaction happens at atmospheric temperature. The technology is based on the way plant enzymes break down water, and molybdenum is described as a perfect choice because it is cheap and found all around the planet. Since the claims were made, nothing more has been heard about this technology; a list of similar inventions has also vanished. Another inventor, Daniel Dingel from the Philippines, developed a water‑fuelled car but was imprisoned. The text notes that if such technology became widely available, it could threaten petrol station owners and help save the planet from environmental catastrophes caused by pollution. Question: It is stated in the passage that water‑fuelled cars may contribute to ______.

a)

save energy

b)

save environment

c)

save money

d)

save time

131.

TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: Parents play a vital role in encouraging their children to participate in community activities. Enthusiastically and positively, they support their kids in engaging with local causes, helping to develop a sense of responsibility and empathy. The ______ of children in community service can lead to a more caring and connected society.

a)

involvement

b)

involve

c)

involved

d)

involving

132.

TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: ______ the benefits firsthand, many parents recommend that their children volunteer for different causes.

a)

which saw

b)

Saw

c)

Was seen

d)

Having seen

133.

TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: Parents believe that kids who ______ well in community projects often gain valuable life skills and make lasting friendships.

a)

try

b)

do

c)

get

d)

catch

134.

TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: By participating ______ such activities, children not only help others but also learn how to work as a team.

a)

for

b)

at

c)

in

d)

to

135.

TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: Parents motivate their children ______ involved in these experiences, knowing it will have a positive outcome.

a)

to be got

b)

get

c)

to get

d)

to getting

136.

TEST 1 — FOR A BETTER COMMUNITY. Complete the blank: Parents motivate their children to volunteer, knowing it will have ______.

a)

a lasting impact positive

b)

a lasting positive impact

c)

a positive impact lasting

d)

an impact lasting positive

137.

Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: To develop more ways to help the community better, we need to focus on fostering engagement and creating new ______ for involvement.

a)

generations

b)

opportunities

c)

doors

d)

changes

138.

Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: ______ the growing needs of the community, there is a stronger demand for volunteer programs and support initiatives.

a)

Because of

b)

In addition to

c)

Thanks to

d)

According to

139.

Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: A ______ of volunteers have already joined local efforts, but more are needed to make a significant impact.

a)

portion

b)

amount

c)

number

d)

item

140.

Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: People should ______ at events, as their presence and contributions can drive real change.

a)

get away

b)

come up

c)

put up

d)

turn up

141.

Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: ______ important factor is creating partnerships with local businesses and organizations to extend support further.

a)

Others

b)

Each other

c)

The others

d)

Another

142.

Read the leaflet and choose the option that best completes the sentence. For a better community: Through collaboration, we can build a more inclusive and sustainable ______ for everyone.

a)

economy

b)

religion

c)

community

d)

region

143.

Reorder the utterances to form a meaningful exchange. a. Lan: Thanks, Mai! You look so active too. Have you been involved in any community activities lately? b. Mai: Hi, Lan! It’s been such a long time. You look so great! c. Mai: Yes, I have! I volunteer to help underprivileged children and organize clean‑up events. How about you? Which order is best?

a)

c‑a‑b

b)

b‑c‑a

c)

c‑b‑a

d)

b‑a‑c

144.

a. Nam: Yes, I have. I volunteer regularly and try to encourage others to get involved, too. It feels great to make a difference and build a better community together. b. Nam: Hi, Mark! It's been a while. You seem so positive and engaged lately! c. Mark: Hi, Nam! Thanks! You also look like you're really making an impact. Have you been involved in any community projects recently? Choose the correct order of the sentences to form a coherent conversation.

a)

c-a-b

b)

b-c-a

c)

c-b-a

d)

a-b-c

145.

a. Kim: I'm going to join a local clean-up event. b. Alex: Why a clean-up event? c. Kim: It helps keep the environment clean, and it brings people together for a good cause. d. Alex: How are you going to help improve the community? e. Alex: I see, but I think these events take a lot of time and effort. I'm not sure I can join. Choose the correct order of the sentences to form a coherent conversation.

a)

c-b-a-e-d

b)

c-e-d-b-a

c)

d-b-a-e-c

d)

d-a-b-c-e

146.

a. New youth centers and sports facilities have opened, offering more activities and opportunities for local teenagers to stay active and engaged. b. As a result, there has been a noticeable increase in youth involvement in volunteer programs, which has helped strengthen the spirit of cooperation among different age groups. c. Over the past few years, our community has seen many positive changes that benefit young people. d. However, despite these advancements, we still face challenges in providing enough educational support, as many young people need better access to tutoring and career guidance services. e. These improvements have attracted more young people to participate in community events, helping to build a stronger, more connected neighborhood. Choose the correct order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

a)

a-c-d-e-b

b)

c-a-e-b-d

c)

d-e-a-b-c

d)

d-e-b-c-a