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B: It certainly was. When we... (hear) the shot, we all... (throw) ourselves to the floor.

Test 5 Present and past tenses

Test 5 A

Complete the conversations. Put in the correct form of each verb.

> A: Are you ready?

B: I won't be a moment. I'm doing (I / do) my hair.

1 A: Could you tell me your address?

B: Well,... (I / live) in a friend's house at the moment. Luckily... (I / find) a place of my own now, but I can't move in until next week.

2 A: Is this your CD?

B: No, it isn't mine... (I / think)... (it / belong) to Peter.

3 A: Can I borrow your calculator, please?

B: Well,... (I / use) it to work out these figures at the moment... (I / want) to finish doing them, now that... (I/start).

4 A: Why can't you wash your dirty plates sometimes?... (you / leave) them in the sink most of the time.

B: OK, sorry. The last few weeks... (I / have) so little time... (I / rush) around all the time.

Test 5 B

Read the story and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

One day a man was (>) walking past a house in Bournemouth when he (1)... a woman's voice shouting for help. The man (2)... someone (3)... probably trying to murder her. He ran to a phone box and (4)... the police. The police came quite quickly, but by now the shouting had (5).... However, the man (6)... quite sure that he (7)... heard cries for help. When the police (8)... on the door, there was no answer. So they broke down the door and went in. Inside the house was a woman who had just (9)... out of the shower. She explained to the police that she had (10)... singing along to the Beatles song “Help!”.

Test 5 C

Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Begin with the word in brackets.

> Our trip to Africa was in October. (We...) We went to Africa in October.

1 We've had ten hours of rain. (It...)

2 It's the right thing to do in my opinion. (I...)

3 Our sofa is in a different place now. (We...)

4 It was breakfast-time when Susan rang. (I...)

5 Their game of badminton is always on Tuesday. (They...)

Test 5 D

Write the correct answer in each space.

> This isn't my first visit to London. I've been here before.

1 I've got my key. I found it when... for something else.

2 Sorry, I can't stop now... to an important meeting.

3 I can't get Tessa on the phone... all afternoon.

4 The bank told me last week there was no money in my account... it all.

5 There's a new road to the motorway... it yesterday.

a) I'm b) I've been c) I was

a) I looked b) I've looked c) I was looking

a) I go b) I'm going c) I've gone

a) I'm trying b) I try c) I've been trying

a) I'd spent b) I spent c) I was spending

a) They'd opened b) They opened c) They've opened

Test 5 E

Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct, put a tick (?). If it is incorrect, cross the unnecessary word out of the sentence and write it in the space.

> Martin has changed his mind about next weekend. ?

> We were enjoyed the holiday very much. were

1 Nancy is practising on the piano

2 It was lucky that we had been decided to buy our tickets in advance

3 We were riding our bikes when suddenly I was felt a pain in my leg

4 We are go camping for three weeks every summer.

5 They have planted some new trees last year.

6 I suddenly realized I had been walking in the wrong direction.

7 Did you know that Anna has been won a prize?

8 No one told me that the goods had arrived the week before.

Test 5 F

Complete the news report. Put each verb into the correct form.

The actress Vanessa Kemp (>) has disappeared (disappear). Yesterday she (1)... (fail) to arrive at the Prince Charles Theatre in London's West End for her leading role in the comedy “Don't look now!”. Ms Kemp, who (2)... (live) in Hampstead, (3)... (leave) home at four o'clock yesterday afternoon for the theatre, a journey she (4)... (make) several times the week before. Two people who (5)... (walk) past her home at the time (6)... (see) her leave. But no one (7)... (see) her since then. At half past seven she still (8)... (not / arrive) at the theatre. At eight o'clock the theatre manager had to break the news to the audience, who (9)... (wait) patiently for the play to start. Since yesterday, theatre staff and friends (10)... (try) to contact Ms Kemp, but they (11)... (have) no success so far. The police (12)... (take) the matter seriously, but they (13)... (believe) that she is unlikely to be in any danger. Her friends all (14)... (want) to hear from her soon.

Test 6 The future with will, be going to and present tenses

est 6 A

Put in the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

> I don't want a steak. I think I'll have the chicken.

1 There's a fireworks display tomorrow. Janet is... to watch it.

2 We're at that table in the corner... you join us?

3 I'm seeing the boss this afternoon. But I must study this report before I... her.

4 There will be drinks at the reception, but there will... be any food.

5 The European heads of state are... meet in Brussels on 3 October.

6 It's a lovely day!... we go for a walk?

7 My birthday... on a Sunday next year.

8 My brother is engaged. He's... married in June.

9 You won't be allowed to go to your seat after the play … started.

10 Martin's got his coat on. I think he's... to go out.

Test 6 B

Write the sentences correctly.

> I'm hungry. I think I have something to eat. I think I'll have something to eat.

1 You say you're getting a coach at nine. What time is it getting to London?

2 I'll give Polly the news. I'll tell her when I'll see her this evening.

3 Rupert looks really tired. He's about falling asleep.

4 We've arranged to go out. We meet in town later.

5 I'm going to Spain next week. I send you a postcard.

6 I'm going to get to the airport early. I can read a book while I'll be waiting.

7 I feel a bit tired. I go to lie down.

8 Why not come to the party? All your friends shall be there.

9 There's been a bomb warning. No one can go into the building until the police will have searched it.

Test 6 C

Read the news report and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

The Maxi-Shop company is (>) going to build a huge new shopping centre on the edge of Millingham, it was announced yesterday. There (1)... be at least three hundred shops, including some big department stores. When the project (2)... complete, there (3)... be hundreds of new jobs for local people. But not everyone is happy. `We're (4)... to fight this plan,' said a spokesperson for the local Environment Group. `Just think what is going (5)... happen to our countryside. When shopping malls (6)... covered the whole country, there (7)... be no green fields left. So we're (8) … a protest meeting tomorrow evening at the town hall. It (9)... at half past seven.' Owners of shops in the town centre are also unhappy. `The new centre (10)... take our customers away,' said one of them.

Test 6 D

Look at the answers below and write the correct answer in each space.

> A: Let's go to the carnival, shall we?

B: Yes, good idea. I expect it'll be fun.

a) it'll be b) it's c) it's being

1 A: Could I have a word with you, please?

B: Sorry, I'm in a big hurry. My train... in fifteen minutes.

a) is going to leave b) leaves c) will leave

2 A: Have you decided about the course?

B: Yes, I decided last weekend... for a place.

a) I apply b) I am to apply c) I'm going to apply

3 A: I'm trying to move this cupboard, but it's very heavy.

B: Well,... you, then.

a) I help b) I'll help c) I'm going to help

4 A: Is the shop open yet?

B: No, but there's someone inside. I think....

a) it opens b) it's about to open c) it will open

5 A: Do you mind not leaving your papers all over the table?

B: Oh, sorry. I'll take them all with me when....

a) I go b) I'll go c) I'm going

6 A: It's a public holiday next Monday.

B: Yes, I know.... anything special?

a) Are you doing b) Do you do c) Will you do

Test 6 E

Write the sentences using a future form of the verb. Use the word in brackets.

> Express your instant decision to take a taxi. (I'll) I'll take a taxi.

1 Express your intention to have a rest. (going)

2 Express the idea that the timetable shows the start of term on 6 September. (starts)

3 Predict a world war in five years' time. (there)

4 Express the idea that you and Judy have arranged a game of tennis for tomorrow. (playing)

5 Give your prediction of a probable fall in prices. (probably)

6 Warn your passenger about the car crashing. (going)

Test 7 The future

Test 7 A

Read the telephone conversation. Then look at the answers below and write the correct answer in each space.

Amy: When (>) will I see you again?

Simon: I don't know. I'm (1)... to be busy this week. And I'll (2)... going to London on Saturday.

Amy: Oh. But you (3)... be here for my party, won't you?

Simon: No, I (4)... get back until Sunday evening.

Amy: I (5)... going to invite you.

Simon: Well, I'm sorry I can't come.

Amy: What (6)... you doing in London?

Simon: Oh, I'm just going (7)... see one or two people. Look, I must go. I'm cooking something that I think is (8)... to boil over.

> a) Am b) do c) going d) will

1 a) Being b) going c) shall d) will

2 a) Be b) do c) for d) to

3 a) Are b) do c) was d) will

4 a) About b) aren't c) be d) don't

5 a) be b) have c) was d) will

6 a) are b) going c) to d) will

7 a) be b) for c) is d) to

8 a) about b) might c) probably d) will

Test 7 B

Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct, put a tick (?). If it is incorrect, cross the unnecessary word out of the sentence and write it in the space.

> They're probably going to knock the building down. ?

> We are be going to get a dog soon. be

1 The bus is leaves at eight twenty.

2 The doors of the theatre are about to open.

3 The meeting will be start at half past seven.

4 The festival is for to take place in June.

5 My friend will be calling here tomorrow morning.

6 We were going to eat in the restaurant, but it was full.

7 I have to register for my course before the classes will begin.

8 I will to have finished lunch by two o'clock.

Test 7 C

Put in a form of the verb. Use the future continuous (will be doing), the future perfect (will have done) or was/were going to.

> It's quite a long way, isn't it? We'll have walked (walk) about five miles by the time we get back, I'd say.

1 It'll be better if you don't ring at one o'clock. We... (have) lunch then.

2 I... (drive) over and see you, but there's something wrong with the car.

3 I've got loads of work. I expect I... (work) all night. And I'm not looking forward to it.

4 I'll have much more time next week because I... (do) all my exams then.

5 We... (buy) that computer game, but they don't make it for the kind of computer we've got.

6 I know you'll put on a wonderful show. You... (have) so much practice by the time you perform it that it's sure to be brilliant.

Test 7 D

Complete the conversation. Use will/be going to or a present tense. Choose the best form. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

Peter: Hello. Where are you going?

Polly: To my evening class. I'm learning Swedish. And next week (>) I'll have (I / have) a chance to speak it for real. (1)... (I / go) to Sweden for three weeks. (2)... (I / leave) on Friday. (3)... (I / visit) some friends there.

Peter: (4)... (that / be) nice.

Polly: Well, I'd better hurry. My lesson (5)... (start) at half past seven, and it's twenty-five past now.

Peter: OK. Come and see me when (6)... (you / get) back from Sweden.

Polly: Thanks. (7)... (I / send) you a postcard.

Test 7 E

Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

> We have decided to help with the project, (going) We are going to help with the project

1 We're willing to wait for you. (`11)

2 You can get off this train at Bath. (stops)

3 My friend intended to meet us. (going)

4 Adrian's job interview is on 17 October. (having)

5 Our meal will be over by eight o'clock. (finished)

6 I think I'm going to go on the trip. (might)

7 The fire hasn't gone out yet, but it will in a minute. (about)

Test 7 F

Choose the correct form.

> A: I'd better go. I'm cycling home, and I haven't got any lights on my bike.

B: Oh, yes. It'll be/It'll have been dark soon.

1 A: I hear the rent on your flat is very expensive.

B: Yes it is. I'll move/I'm going to move, I've decided.

2 A: I'd like a photo of Martin and me.

B: I'll take/I'm going to take one with your camera, then.

3 A: Have you booked a holiday yet?

B: Yes, we go/we're going to Spain.

4 A: What's that man doing up there?

B: Oh no! He'll jump/He's going to jump!

5 A: Can I borrow your bike on Monday?

B: I'm sorry, but I'll be using/I'll have used it. I always cycle to work.

Test 8 Questions

Test 8 A

Put the words in the right order and ask the question.

> everyone / is / ready Is everyone ready?

1 been / have / where / you

2 do / postcards / sell / you

3 belong / calculator / does / this / to / who

4 are / here / how / long / staying / you

5 is / like / new / office / what / your

6 are / flights / full / of / the / which

7 carnival / does / start / the / time / what

8 decided / has / holiday / Nancy / on / what

Test 8 B

Put in the correct question word or phrase.

> What did you buy? ~ A box of chocolates.

1... is this building? ~ It's about two hundred years old.

2... does your team play in? ~ Red.

3... bag are you carrying? ~ Judy's.

4... money do you earn? ~ About Ј250 a week.

5... hand do you write with? ~ My right hand.

6... of shop do you work in? ~ A toy shop.

7... first stepped on the moon? ~ Neil Armstrong, wasn't it?

8... is your mother? ~ She's much better, thank you.

9... is it to the post office? ~ About two hundred metres.

10... do you take a holiday? ~ Once a year.

11... name will you give the baby? ~ We haven't thought of one yet.

Test 8 C

Write the sentences correctly.

> Would like you to go sailing?

Would you like to go sailing?

1 Do you be a student here?

2 How many cakes have eaten you?

3Enjoyed you your walk?

4 Where your friends have gone?

5 What kind music do you like?

6 Does Peter plays tennis?

7 About what are you talking?

8 What has it happened?

Test 8 D

Read about each situation and write down the question.

> You want to know if it is raining. Is it raining?

> You need to ask Polly where she lives. Where do you live?

1 You would like to ask Nancy where she bought her coat.

2 You want to ask Susan if Amy can swim.

3 You want to ask Simon which band he likes best.

4 On the phone you want to know who you are speaking to.

5 You need to know how much video recorders cost.

6 You are asking permission to come in.

7 You need to find out how long the journey takes.

8 You want to ask Adrian what he locked the door for.

9 You want to ask what happens next.

10 You want to suggest that you all go out together.

Test 8 E

Write the questions to which the underlined words are the answers.

> Christopher is going to London by train. How is Christopher going to London?

1 The Smiths have got three cars.

2 Janet works at the supermarket.

3 Andrea is learning English because she will need it in her job.

4 The film was really romantic.

5 The meeting will take place next Tuesday.

6 Tessa switched off the computer.

7 Mr Johnson's burglar alarm was ringing.

8 Anna went to the dance with Martin.

Test 9 Questions, negatives and answers

Test 9 A

Read the conversation. Then look at the answers below and write the correct answer in each space.

Judy: (>) Shall we go to the party tonight?

Lisa: (1)... giving a party?

Judy: Susan. You know her, (2)... you?

Lisa: I'm (3)... sure. Has she got long dark hair?

Judy: Yes, she (4)... And she's quite tall. (5)... you spoken to her?

Lisa: No, I don't think (6)... But I know who you mean. There are two sisters, Susan and Janet. They're twins, aren't (7)...?

Judy: Yes, that's right.

Lisa: (8)... one is Susan?

Judy: Oh, I (9)... know. They both look the same. I can't always tell them apart.

Lisa: No, (10)... can I. In any case, I haven't been invited to the party.

Judy: That (11)... matter.

Lisa: OK. (12)... go to it then, shall we?

> a) Do b) Shall c) Would

1 a) What's b) Who's c) Whose

2 a) don't b) know c) so

3 a) isn't b) no c) not

4 a) got b) has c) so

5 a) Haven't b) Having c) Not

6 a) it b) neither c) so

7 a) it b) not c) they

8 a) What b) Which c) Who

9 a) don't b) no c) not

10 a) neither b) not c) so

11 a) doesn't b) isn't c) not

12 a) Could b) Let's c) Shall

Test 9 B

What would you say? Use the word in brackets, and use a question form in each sentence.

> You want to suggest a game of cards. (have) Shall we have a game of cards?

1 You are asking Tessa where her house is. (live)

2 You want Janet to tell you what she is thinking. (about)

3You are inviting a friend to come to your room. (like)

4 You are surprised that your friend missed the football match on television. (watch)

5 You are asking permission to take a photo. (may)

6 You are looking for Polly. You are asking her friend for information. (seen)

7 You are asking Nigel about the number of letters he has written. (how)

8 You are asking Nancy about the people coming to her party. (who)

9 You are asking Martin's wife if he cooks every day or once a week. (often)

10 You are asking about the weather tomorrow. (will)

Test 9 C

Each of these replies is wrong. Write the correct reply.

> Is it going to snow? ~ I'm not thinking it. I don't think so.

1 Has the computer arrived? ~ No, not

2 Don't you like curry? ~ Yes, I hate it

3 Will you be in tonight? ~ Yes, I expect.

4 Horrible weather. ~ It isn't very nice, isn't it?

5 Would you like a sweet? ~ Yes, right.

6 I'm quite tired now. ~ Too am I.

7 You might catch my cold. ~ I don't hope to.

8 The first train didn't stop. ~ Neither the second

Test 9 D

Rupert is at a job interview. Someone is asking him questions. Write the questions.

> Interviewer: Where do you live?

Rupert: Oh, I live in Longtown.

1 Interviewer:

Rupert: I'm twenty-three.

2 Interviewer:

Rupert: Yes, I went to college.

3 Interviewer:

Rupert: My interests? I don't have any, really.

4 Interviewer:

Rupert: Which company? Oh, I work for BX Electric.

5 Interviewer:

Rupert: Nothing. There's nothing I don't like about my job.

Test 9 E

Put in the missing word.

> How does this phone work? -You press this button.

1 The new building looks awful. ~ I agree. It... look very nice.

2 Could you give me a receipt, please? ~ Yes, of....

3 This chair isn't very comfortable. ~ And... is this bed.

4 Didn't you watch “Frankenstein” last night? ~..., I hate horror films.

5 What's this wood …? ~ I'm going to make a table.

6 I didn't say the wrong thing,... I? ~ Well, you weren't very polite.

7 Will there be any free gifts? ~ No, there....

8 Have they sent you some money? ~ No, I'm afraid....

9 Don't drop those plates,... you? ~ OK, I'll be careful.

10 How... is it to the station? ~ About half a mile.

11 Do those shoes fit you? ~ Yes, I think....

12 Why... we have a picnic? ~ Yes, good idea.

13 … foot is hurting? ~ My right one.

14 I feel a bit cold actually. ~ Yes,... do I.

15 Who... eaten their ice-cream? ~ Oh, it's mine. I'm just going to eat it.

16 … of these magazines would you like? ~ This one, please

Test 10 Modal verbs

Test 10

Decide which word is correct.

> Could I have some more tea, please?

1 Everyone's asleep. We... make a noise.

2... you like to go for a ride with us?

3 I wonder if this is the right way. It... not be.

4 I don't think I want to see this film. ~ Oh, I think you... enjoy it.

5 I'm quite happy to walk. You... drive me home.

6... I show you the way? ~ Oh, thank you.

7 It's late. I think we... better go.

8 We all tried to push the van, but it... move.

a) Could b) Shall c) Will d) Would

a) couldn't b) mustn't c) needn't d) wouldn't

a) Do b) Should c) Will d) Would

a) can b) could c) might d) must

a) can b) shall c) will d) would

a) don't b) haven't c) mustn't d) needn't

a) Do b) Shall c) Will d) Would

a) had b) have c) should d) would

a) can't b) couldn't c) won't d) wouldn't

Test 10 B

Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct, put a tick (?). If it is incorrect, cross the unnecessary word out of the sentence and write it in the space.

> I won't be able to come to the meeting. ?

> We didn't needn't have watered the garden because it's raining. didn't

1 Would you like to be in the team?

2 Did people have to bring their own sleeping-bags?

3 I could to ski when I was quite young.

4 Would you mind for checking these figures?

5 We maybe go swimming tomorrow.

6 I knew that I would be sorry later.

7 If you had fallen, you could have been hurt yourself.

8 We're not supposed to use this entrance.

9 You don't have to do all the work yourself.

10 Anna wasn't be allowed to take photos.

Test 10 C

Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

> Perhaps Susan knows the address. (may)

Susan may know the address.

1 We should be careful. (ought)

2 I managed to finish all my work. (able)

3 I realize that it was a terrible experience for you. (must)

4 It's against the rules for players to have a drink. (allowed)

5 The best thing for you to do is sit down. (better)

6 The report must be on my desk tomorrow morning. (has)

7 It is possible that Joanne did not receive my message. (might)

8 It's impossible for Martin to be jogging in this weather. (can't)

9 Tessa wants a cup of coffee. (like)

10 It was not necessary for Nancy to clean the flat. (didn't)

Test 10 D

Say what the speaker is doing. After each sentence write one of the phrases from the box.

asking for advice

asking permission

expressing a wish

giving an order

inviting

making a request

making a suggestion

offering food

offering to help

refusing permission

> Will you have a piece of cake? offering food

1 May I sit down?

2 You must report to me every day.

3 What jobs should I apply for?

4 Would you like to spend the day with us?

5 Shall I do the washing-up?

6 Shall we sit outside?

7 I'm sorry. You can't park here.

8 Could you fill in this form, please?

9 We really must have a nice big party.

Test 10 E

Here is some information for visitors to New York City. Write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

>Before you travel to the US, you must find out what documents you need.

British people do not (1)... to get a visa, but there are different rules for different nationalities. For example, you (2)... need to show that you have enough money with you. But there's one rule you can be sure about: everyone (3)... to show their passport. The roads in New York are very busy, but don't worry -- you (4)... get around cheaply and easily by subway. Remember that you are not (5)... to smoke on public transport or in shops. And don't forget either that you are (6)... to tip taxi drivers and waiters. New York is not the most dangerous city in the US, but you really (7)... walk along empty streets at night And it is safer if you are (8)... to travel around in a group.

Test 11 The passive

Test 11 A

Rewrite these sentences beginning with the underlined words.

> Thieves robbed a woman. A woman was robbed.

1 They may ban the film.

2 They offered Nancy a pay increase.

3 We need to correct the mistakes.

4 Someone reported that the situation was under control.

5 They are testing the new drug.

6 We haven't used the machine for ages.

Test 11 B

Read the story and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

During periods of terrorist activity by the IRA, people in Britain are always (>) being warned to look out for bombs. Any bag or parcel without an owner (1)... seen as a risk to the public. Some time ago a cardboard box was found at the entrance to Bristol Zoo one day. It was noticed (2)... a visitor and reported to the director. Clearly, if it was a bomb and it went off, people might (3)... killed. So army bomb experts (4)... called in, and the box was safely blown up in a controlled explosion. Soon afterwards (5)... was reported that the box had (6)... left there by a boy wanting to find a new home for his pet rat. He was tired of the rat, he explained, but he was unwilling to (7)... it put to sleep by a vet, so he left it in a box outside the zoo. The director of the zoo is thought (8)... be unenthusiastic about looking after people's unwanted pets. No one knows what the rat thought about (9)... blown up.

Test 11 C

Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

> We have to test these products. (be) These products have to be tested.

1 Pavarotti sang the song. (by)

2 Nigel's passport was stolen. (had)

3 They pay doctors a lot of money. (are)

4 I hope they'll interview me for the job. (to)

5 Someone was cleaning the floor. (being)

6 A mechanic is repairing Judy's car. (having)

7 Tessa lost her way. (got)

8 Everyone agreed that the plan should go ahead. (it)

9 When did they decorate your kitchen? (get)

10 They say exercise is good for you. (be)

Test 11 D

Which of the two sentences follows on best?

> There's going to be a big art exhibition.

a) A lot of visitors will be attracted to it.

b) It will attract a lot of visitors.

1 Our neighbours have got a cat and a dog.

a) A lot of mice are caught by the cat.

b) The cat catches a lot of mice.

2 Last night Martin dreamt he saw his dead grandmother.

a) A white dress was being worn by the ghost.

b) The ghost was wearing a white dress.

3 We've bought a new computer.

a) It can do the job much more quickly.

b) The job can be done much more quickly.

4 My grandfather is very ill.

a) He's being looked after in the local hospital.

b) The local hospital is looking after him.

5 We've completed the experiment.

a) The newspapers will publish the results.

b) The results will be published in the newspapers.

Test 11 E

Each of these sentences is incorrect. Write the correct sentence.

> Those nice glasses got break. Those nice glasses got broken.

1 The story was written Agatha Christie.

2 Baseball do play at this stadium.

3 This shirt needs iron.

4 I got cut my hair yesterday.

5 It believes that there is going to be a war.

6 My parents divorce themselves last year.

7 I've got a report to be written.

8 To the winner was given a prize.

9 This man on TV supposes to be the tallest person in the world.

Test 12 Verb + to-infinitive or ing-form

Test 12 A

Complete the conversations. Put in a to-infinitive or an ing-form.

> A: I hear you sometimes sail to France in your boat.

B: That's right. I really enjoy sailing.

1 A: Are you going to organize our trip?

B: Yes, of course. I've agreed... it.

2 A: You wear a uniform at work, don't you?

B: Yes, I have to, although I dislike... it.

3 A: Do you think they'll approve the plan?

B: Yes, I'm quite sure they'll decide... it.

4 A: What time will you be back?

B: Oh, I expect... back some time around nine.

5 A: Did I remind you about the dinner tonight?

B: Yes, thank you. You keep... me.

6 A: Was your decision the right one, do you think?

B: Yes, luckily. In the end it proved... the best thing for everyone.

7 A: Do you still work at the post office?

B: No, I gave up... there last year.

8 A: Have ICM bought the company?

B: Well, they've offered... it.

9 A: I'm sorry you had to wait all that time.

B: Oh, it's all right. I didn't mind....

Test 12 B

Make sentences from the notes.

> Tessa / want / buy / a new coat / soon. Tessa wants to buy a new coat soon.

1 we / must / avoid / waste / so much time

2 sometimes / a country / refuse / take part / in the Olympics

3 I / like / see / the Rocky Mountains / some day

4 I / mean / give / Judy / a nice welcome / yesterday

5 I / always / like / see / my doctor / once a year

6 the buses / usually / stop / run / before midnight

7 I / can't face / get up / at five / tomorrow

8 last year / we / make / an agreement / work / together

9 yesterday / you / promise / carry on / shoot / the film

10 my father / seem / get / better / now

Test 12 C

Read the conversation and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

Anna: I hear you're preparing to (>) leave for Australia.

Lisa: That's right. And I'm really looking forward to it. I can't (1)... to get there. I'm hoping (2)... see all my friends while I'm there. I'm going to enjoy (3)... them again after so long.

Anna: Martin and I (4)... like to go away, but we can't manage it this year.

Lisa: There's just one problem that I (5)... to sort out. My tickets haven't arrived. I've tried to ring the travel agency, but I can't get through. I'm beginning to regret (6)... going there myself to pick them up.

Anna: I expect they'll be here tomorrow.

Lisa: That's really leaving it to the last minute. It's such a worry.

Anna: Well, I know you. You can't (7)... worrying, can you?

Lisa: No, I can't. I hope this holiday isn't going to turn out (8)... be a disaster.

Anna: Of course it isn't. Just keep (9)... trying to get through.

Test 12 D

Each of these sentences has a mistake in it. Write the correct sentence.

> The man kept ask us for money. The man kept asking us for money.

1 We've finished to decorate the flat.

2 I regret say what I did.

3 Tessa decided go not to work.

4 Do you mind help me?

5 I'm beginning getting worried.

6 I can't afford buy a new car.

7 I hope to avoid to make things worse.

8 Peter seems gone away already.

Test 12 E

Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

> I wish I hadn't sold my bike. (regret) I regret selling my bike.

1 The children were eager to see their presents. (wait)

2 I hate to get up in the dark. (stand)

3 By chance I saw your brother yesterday. (happened)

4 The shop usually opens ten minutes late. (tends)

5 Would you like to go for a walk? (fancy)

6 The police continued to watch the house. (carried)

7 Seeing Nelson Mandela will always stay in my memory. (forget)

Test 13 The infinitive and the ing-form

Test 13 A

Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct, put a tick (?). If it is incorrect, cross out the unnecessary word and write it in the space.

> I'm used to driving in heavy traffic every day. ?

> Although of feeling tired, Polly didn't want to go to bed. of

1 It's important for to sign the form.

2 Peter broke his arm in playing rugby.

3 A woman accused Martin of stealing her money.

4 I wasn't sure whether to write a letter of thanks.

5 Do you remember a young man bumping into you?

6 The girl's parents wouldn't let her to stay out so late.

7 The book is too difficult enough for children to understand

8 Police found the woman for lying dead on the floor.

9 Cars are always expensive to repair them.

10 The man died as a result of falling asleep while driving.

Test 13 B

This is an advertisement for the book “Winning in Business”. Put in the correct form of each verb.

Are you fed up with (>) being (be) a failure in your job? Wouldn't you rather (>) succeed (succeed)? Do you want (>) to earn (earn) more money? Are you anxious (1)... (get) ahead? Do you believe in (2)... (make) the most of your talents? Do you sometimes dream about (3)... (reach) the top? If the answer is yes, read on. Just imagine yourself (4)... (run) a big successful company. And now you can do something about it instead of (5)... (dream). It'll happen if you want it (6)... (happen). Make it a reality by (7)... (order) your copy of the best-selling “Winning in Business”. It has a ten-point plan for you (8)....(follow). Do it and you're certain (9)... (be) a success. You'll know what (10)... (do) in business. You can make other people (11)... (respect) you and persuade them (12)... (do) what you want. Experts recommend (13)... (buy) this marvellous book. You'd better (14)....(order) your copy today.

Test 13 C

Combine each pair of sentences. Use a to-infinitive or an ing-form. Sometimes you also need a preposition.

> We've advised Nancy. She should get a lawyer. We've advised Nancy to get a lawyer.

> I'm getting bored. I've been sitting on the beach. I'm getting bored with sitting on the beach.

1 We saw Rupert. He was looking in a shop window.

2 I remember the clown. He fell over.

3 Tessa wasn't sure. Which way should she go?

4 The porter just stood there. He expected a tip.

5 How about it? Shall we go to the barbecue?

6 Susan is used to it. She's always lived in the country.

7 I'm afraid. I might hurt myself.

8 Christopher apologized. He'd forgotten to pay.

9 The food was too cold. Michelle couldn't eat it.

10 Polly was silly. She gave away the secret.

Test 13 D

Read the story and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

Calvin Coolidge was elected US President in 1924. He didn't believe (>) in doing too much, and his slogan was “Keep cool with Coolidge”. Soon (1)... moving into the White House, Coolidge invited some old friends (2)... have dinner with him there. They were all people he (3)... to know in the old days, and they were simple country people. They were interested (4)... see inside the White House, and they were looking forward to (5)... dinner with the President. They thought it was nice (6)... him (7)... invite them. But there was one problem. They weren't used (8)... attending formal dinners, and they were worried that they wouldn't know (9)... to behave. They were afraid (10)... looking foolish. So they decided it would be best (11)... everyone to copy exactly what Coolidge did.

At last the day came. During the dinner, when Coolidge picked up his knife and fork, everyone did the same. When he drank, everyone drank, and so on. Finally Coolidge decided to amuse himself (12)... playing a little trick on his visitors. He tipped some coffee into his saucer. Everyone did the same. (13)... done this, he added a little cream and sugar. Everyone did the same. Then, horrified, they watched Coolidge bend down and (14)... the saucer on the carpet for his cat.

Test 13 E

Complete the conversations. Put in the correct form of each verb.

> A: I'm annoyed about being (be) late.

B: Well, I told you to set (set) off in good time, didn't I?

1 A: Did you accuse Nigel of... (break) a plate?

B: Well, it was an accident, but he did break it. I saw him... (knock) it off the table with his elbow.

2 A: I came here... (see) Janet. She must have forgotten I was coming.

B: It seems rather careless of her... (forget).

3 A: Are you going to have a rest now after... (do) all the cleaning?

B: No, I've got some letters... (write).

4 A: You say you need some advice?

B: Yes, I'm sorry... (bother) you, but I don't know who... (ask).

5 A: Do you like Scrabble?

B: Well, I used... (play) it quite a lot, but I got fed up with it. I'd rather... (watch) television, actually.

Match up the words below to make evocations from the text.

1. bargaining

2. business

3. competitive

4. cost

5. inter-firm

6. market

7. new

8. production

a. advantage

b. costs

c. entrants

d. leadership

e. power

f. rivalry

g. segment

h. units

What are the verbs related to the following nouns and adjectives, all found in the text above? For example advertising > advertise

1. competitive _____________

2. constraints _____________

3. consumers _____________

4. deterrent _______________

5. differentiation

6. diversification

7. entrants _______________

8. influential

9. investment

10. leadership _____________

11. optimum

12. production _____________

13. success

14. suppliers

15. sustainable _____________

16. threat

Test 14 Nouns and agreement

Test 14 A

Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct, put a tick (?). If it is incorrect, cross the unnecessary word out of the sentence and write it in the space.

> Would you like a piece of chocolate? ?

> I like a classical music very much. a

1 That's a wonderful news!

2 Do you own a computer?

3 I heard an interesting piece of information today.

4 I saw your friend playing a golf.

5 There's some luggage in the car.

6 I bought a carton of some milk.

7 The gates were made of an iron.

8 You need an experience to run a business like this.

Test 14 B

Tessa is talking about her shopping trip. Write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

I spent (>) some time looking round the shops in Oxford Street yesterday. I spent far too (1)... money, of course. I bought some (2)...: three dresses, a sweater, a blouse, two (3)... of trousers and a skirt. I enjoyed myself -- it was great (4).... The skirt is really nice. A hundred pounds (5)... quite expensive, but I couldn't resist it. Anyway, it was reduced from a hundred and twenty pounds, so I made a (6)... of twenty pounds. One of the dresses (7)... fit, I've discovered, but I can take it back next time I go. I had a wonderful time and bought all these lovely things. But it was very crowded. Everyone (8)... rushing about. And the traffic (9)... terrible. I usually have a coffee and a (10)... of cake, but the cafes were all full, so I didn't bother.

Test 14 C

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

> Could I have some bread, please? (piece) Could I have a piece of bread, please?

1 All the windows were broken. (every)

2 The money I earn isn't enough to live on. (earnings)

3 There were bits of paper everywhere. (litter)

4 We went to the hotel to get a meal. (food)

5 Judy bought some binoculars. (pair)

6 I need a new book of cheques. (cheque)

7 I'll have some orange juice, please. (glass)

8 The reporter needed some information. (two)

Test 14 D

Each of these sentences has a mistake in it. Write the correct sentence.

> Can you lend me some pen to write this cheque? Can you lend me a pen to write this cheque?

1 We can't sit here because the grass are wet.

2 Do you want a butter on your bread?

3 All my belonging was stolen.

4 Do you have any informations about hotels?

5 The police is questioning two men.

6 Can we have two coffee, please?

7 The news aren't very good, Im afraid.

8 I just want to go into this shoes shop.

9 It's only a short travel by train.

Test 14 E

Choose the correct form.

> The house is built of stone/a stone.

1 Each team wear/wears a different colour.

2 Let me give you an advice/a piece of advice.

3 Everyone was watching the football match/the match of football.

4 We had to take our luggage through customs/a customs.

5 The band is/are proud of their success.

6 I haven't got many/much friends.

7 Three hours is/are long enough to look round the museum.

8 I wear this glass/these glasses when I go out.

9 My father had a job at the steelwork/steelworks.

10 We couldn't find an/any accommodation.

11 Do you eat meat/a meat?

12 The contents of the box was/were thrown away.

13 Noise/A noise woke me up in the middle of the night.

14 Cattle was/were driven hundreds of miles by the cowboys.

15 One of the windows is/are open.

16 What would it be like to travel at the speed of light/a light?

17 Is there a sport club/sports club near here?

18 E-mail is a relatively new mean/means of communication.

19 We make furniture out of many different wood/woods.

20 Someone has/have kidnapped the President!

Test 15 A/an and the

Test 15 A

Complete the story about the theft of a river barge. Put in a, an, one or the.

This is (>) a true story about (1)... man who chose (2)... worst possible time for his crime. It happened in London in (3)... summer of 1972. (4)... man stole a barge on (5)... Hiver Thames (in case you don't know, (6)... barge is a river boat used for carrying goods). (7)... owner of (8)... barge soon discovered that it was missing and immediately informed (9)... police so that they could look for it. Normally (10)... river is quite (11)... busy place, and it would be difficult to find what you were looking for. On this day, however, there was (12)... dock strike, and so there was only (13)... barge on (14)... river. (15)... thief was quickly found and arrested.

Test 15 B

Decide which word or words are correct.

> I think that's an awful thing to say.

1 Judy goes to... on the bus.

2 I don't know what to do. It's... problem.

3... is my favourite sport.

4... starts at nine o'clock.

5 We had... time at the disco yesterday.

6 Nigel opened a drawer and took out....

7 Did you learn to play...?

8 We can finish the rest of the bread for....

9 While I was in hospital, they gave me....

10 I might listen to....

11 We need to protect... from pollution.

12 Why do they always play... music?

a) a awful b) an awful c) awful

a) work b) a work c) the work

a) quite difficult b) a quite difficult c) quite a difficult

a) Golf b) A golf c) The golf

a) School b) A school c) The school.

a) really nice b) a really nice c) really a nice

a) photos b) a photos c) some photos

a) violin b) a violin c) the violin

a) breakfast b) a breakfast c) the breakfast

a) X-ray b) a X-ray c) an X-ray

a) radio b) radios c) the radio

a) environment b) some environment c)the environment

a) so terrible b) such terrible c) such a terrible

Test 15 C

Read the story about a silly mistake and decide if a word needs to go in the space. If a word is missing, write the word. If no word is missing, write X.

This is also (>) a true story. It shows how (>) X plans can sometimes go wrong and how (1)... people can make silly mistakes. This too happened quite (2)... long time ago -- in (3)... 1979, in fact. The scene was (4)... old people's home in (5)... small town in (6)... north of England called (7)... Otley. The owners of the home wanted to put (8)... fence around it to make it more private. The work began soon after (9)... Christmas when (10)... workmen arrived in (11)... lorry with planks of wood which they put up around the building. “It was (12)... very nice fence,” said (13)... of the old people. But there was (14)... problem. The workmen forgot to leave a gap for the lorry to drive out through. They had to come back the next day to knock down part of (15)... fence. “(16).................a silly mistake!” said another resident. ^“It was (17)... funny we had to laugh. In fact it was (18)... most fun we've had for a long time.”

Test 15 D

Some of these sentences are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If the sentence is correct, put a tick (?). If it is incorrect, cross the unnecessary word out of the sentence and write it in the space.

> The space capsule came down in the Pacific. (?

> My new job starts in the April. the

1 I was so tired I went to bed at nine.

2 We had a very good lunch in the company canteen.

3 The life just isn't fair sometimes.

4 What the clever children you have!

5 We went out and bought some pictures.

6 Tessa was still working at the midnight.

7 I drive past the hospital every morning.

8 A one boy was much taller than all the others.

9 It costs such a lot of money, you know.

10 I'll meet you outside the National Gallery.

11 Have you any idea who invented the fridge?

Test 15 E

Complete the conversation. Put in the words and decide if you need a, an, some or the.

Martin: I think we ought to book (>) a holiday (holiday). Where shall we go?

Anna: What about (>) Scotland (Scotland)? I think Edinburgh is (1)... (beautiful city). I love going there.

Martin: (2)... (weather) might not be very good. We went there at (3)... (Easter), and it was freezing, remember.

Anna: We could have a walk along (4)... (Princes Street) and up to the castle. And I wanted to go to (5)... (Royal Scottish Museum), but we never found time.

Martin: Can't we go somewhere different?

Anna: We could spend some time in (6)... (Highlands), I suppose.

Martin: When I go on holiday, I want to do something more relaxing than climbing (7)... (mountains). And I find it pretty boring.

Anna: How can you say such (8)... (thing)?

Martin: Actually, I'd prefer somewhere warmer and by (9)... (sea). I think (10)... (Corfu) would be nice. We might get (11)... (sunshine) there. I just want to lie on a beach.

Anna: Martin, you know I'm not at all keen on (12)... (beach holidays).

Match up these words to make collocations:

1. human

2. lead

3. manufacturing

4. operations

5. raw

6. research

7. return

8. staff

a. companies

b. laboratories

c. management

d. materials

e. on assets

t. resources

g. time

h. training

Match up the following verbs and nouns:

1. do

2. make

3. forecast

4. hire

5. purchase

6. raise

7. serve

8. utilize

a. capital

b. customers

c. a plant

d. a product

e. research

f. sales

g. staff

h. raw materials

Test 16 This, my, some, a lot of, all, etc

Test 16 A

Look at what people are saying and choose the correct meaning.

> Polly: Let's sit under these trees, shall we?

The trees are

1 Martin: My friend and I ate a whole loaf.

Martin and his friend ate

2 Nigel: The girls' dog has gone missing.

The dog belongs to

3 Tessa: My brother has got his own office.

Tessa's brother

4 Nancy: The weather looks a little better, I think.

How does Nancy feel about the weather?

5 Ben: I can't answer either of these questions.

How many questions is Ben talking about?

6 Adrian: The children can keep any tennis balls they find.

Will they find any tennis balls?

a) near Polly b) a long way away from Polly.

a) part of the loaf b) all the loaf.

a) one girl b) more than one girl.

a) works alone in the office

b) shares the office with another person.

a) Hopeful b)Not very hopeful.

a) One. b) Two c) More than two.

Yes. b) No. c) Adrian doesn't know.

Test 16 B

Decide which word is correct.

> What colour shall we have? -- I don't mind. Pick any colour you like.

1 Peter has two brothers, but he doesn't speak to... of them.

2... has left a bicycle outside.

3 I like... pictures here. ~ Yes, so do I.

4 Would you mind waiting... minutes?

5... countries still have a king or a queen, don't they?

6 Safety should come first... lives shouldn't be put at risk.

7 Nigel isn't very well. ~ Oh, I'm sorry to hear

8 Mr Jones is an uncle of.

a) any b) some c) that d) what

a) any b) both c) either d) neither

a) Anyone b) Anything c) Someone d) Something

a) that b) these c) this d) those

a) a few b) a little c) few d) little

a) Any b) Half c) Part d) Some

a) People b) Peoples c) People's d) Peoples'

a) so b) that c) this d) you

a) Polly b) Pollys c) Polly's d) Pollys'

Test 16 C

Tessa is walking along the street when she sees her old friend Angela. Read the conversation and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.

Tessa: Hello, Angela. How are you?

Angela: Tessa! Hello! Shall we have lunch together?

Tessa: I was just going to the bank to get (>) some money. I have to be back at the office in (1)... few minutes. My life's one mad rush.

Angela: So is (2)... I'm working for Tuff ex Plastics now. And my daughter has invited three friends (3)... hers to stay. I wish I didn't have so (4)... things to do at once.

Tessa: I'm glad I've run into you. I never see (5)... else from our old gang. (6)... of them seem to be around any more.

Angela: I think they've (7)... moved away, except us two. Carol went to Japan.

Tessa: Angela, would you like to come for a meal some time?

Angela: Oh, that would be lovely. We'll certainly have a (8)... to talk about.

Tessa: Maybe we'll need a (9)... day. What about the Saturday after next?

Test 16 D

Each of the sentences has a mistake in it. Write the correct sentence.

> Are you going on holiday that year? Are you going on holiday this year?

1 That was a very good idea of you.

2 You've got a lot books, haven't you?

3 I don't know the meeting's time.

4 Nigel has hurt the leg.

5 All rooms in the house were cold.

6 Wear every thing-it doesn't matter what.

7 Every of the four doors was locked.

8 I live my life, and my sister lives her.

9 The both socks have got holes in them.

10 Here's a copy of this week magazine.

11 This sweater is losing it's colour.

12 I want some paper, but there's no in here.

Test 16 E

Write a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.

> When I was on holiday, it rained all week. (whole) When I was on holiday, it rained the whole week.

1 I've lived here more than half my life. (most)

2 All the hotels were full. (every)

3 The house on the corner is bigger than our house. (ours)

4 I've forgotten my doctor's name. (of)

5 We haven't had much warning of the changes. (little)

6 Such a large number of people have applied for the job. (so)

7 I met one of your old boyfriends at a party. (an)

8 Both the chairs are uncomfortable. (neither)

9 My holiday starts ten days from now. (time)

Test 17 Pronouns

Test 17 A

A group of friends are going on a coach trip together. They're meeting at the coach stop. Complete the conversation. Put in a personal pronoun (I, me, you, etc) or a reflexive pronoun [myself, yourself etc).

Polly: Where's Martin?

Rupert: He's ill. I spoke to (>) him yesterday. He was feeling a bit sorry for (1)....

Polly: Oh, poor Martin. And what about the twins?

Peter: (2)... came with Janet and me. (3) … gave (4)... a lift.

Janet: Yes, the twins came with (5)... in the car.

Tessa: I hope they're going to behave (6)....

Janet: Oh, I'm sure they will.

Rupert: (7)... `ll be nice to have a day out. (8)... say it's going to stay sunny.

Polly: I'm sure we'll all enjoy (9)....

Peter: Where's Anna?

Tessa: Oh, she's here somewhere. I spoke to (10)... a moment ago. She was standing right next to (11)....

Test 17 B

Decide which word is correct.

> I can't go to a party. I haven't got anything to wear.

1 Take care, won't you, Anna? Look after....

2 Yes,... would be lovely to see you again.

3 If you want some apples, I'll get you... at the shop.

4 We've brought some food with....

5 Who does this CD belong to? ~... I've just bought it.

6 The shop doesn't sell new books. It only sells old...

7 Is... a post office near here, please?

8 The two girls often wear... clothes.

9 Have you had enough to eat, or would you like something...?

...