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1 Questions 1-20 Choose the best answer for the blank. 1. A: Is this your hometown? B: No. I just here a few months ago. (a) have moved (b) had moved (c) moved (d) move 2. A: Did Nina find her dog yet? B: Yes. After for three days, she found him at the park. (a) search (b) searched (c) searching (d) being searched 3. A: Where is my novel? B: It's the table. (a) in (b) on (c) for (4 to 4. A: Let's go to the Newport Jazz Festival. B: Yes, that's a good idea. I expect fun. (a) it's (b) it was (c) it'll be (d) it's being 5. A: Shall I take you home, Jane? B: No, I don't (a) need you to take me home (b) need to take you home (c) need you to take home (d) need to take home 6. A: Sorry I'm so late. B: When this morning? (a) are you getting up (b) were you getting up (c) do you get up (d) did you get up 7. A: When are we leaving? B: I'm not sure (a) to leave what time (b) of leaving what time (c) what time to leave (d) leaving what time 8. A: That's $18. B: Here's $20. Keep (a) the change (b) a change (c) change (d) changes 9. A: Why do you teach your dog to do tricks? B: Because I enjoy dogs. (a) the training (b) train (c) having trained (d) training 10. A: Could you recommend a good place? B: Well, why don't you try the City Museum? (a) to visit here around (b) here to visit around (c) here around to visit (d) to visit around here

2 11. A: Where's Philip? He -- here an hour ago. B: He may have gotten lost. (a) should be (b) must be (c) should have been (d) must have been 12. A: What are you going to buy? B: I want to buy apples. (a) big two red (b) big red two (c) two red big (d) two big red 13. A: It sounds you had a really bad time. B: Oh, you don't know the half of it. (a) like (b) as (c) if (d) whether 14. A: I hear David's condition is improving. B: Yes. I take -- that he can now walk without assistance. (a) a good sign (b) as good a sign (c) it a good sign (d) it as a good sign 15. A: Who said Tom wouldn't come to the party? B: I'm not sure, but I think Susan (a) did (b) did it (c) would (d) would do 16. A: You know, _- B: You're right. He's really bossy. (a) Tim is impossible to work (b) Tim is impossible to work with (c) it is impossible that I work with Tim (d) it is impossible for Tim to work with 17. A: I can't stand this class! B: Well, you as well get used to it. We have a whole semester to go. (a) might (b) need (c) had (d) could 18. A: You read this book, too, right? Isn't the plot fascinating? B: Yeah, it -. (a) is sure (b) sure is (c) surely does (d) does surely 19. A: I thought Charlie and Ann were good friends. B: Well, they (a) used (b) used to (c) used to be (d) used to being 20. A: Did you bring your portfolio? B: I'm afraid I lost it. I was that I left it in a cab. (a) in so a hurry (b) in so hurry (c) in a such hurry (d) in such a hurry

3 Questions Choose the best answer for the blank. 21. These days smoking one of the major causes of lung cancer. (a) was (b) were (c) is (d) are 22. When Nancy stopped by the shop it was still (a) close (b) closed (c) to close (d) be closed 23. Vitamins C and E are said -- an important role in the immune system. (a) play (b) playing (c) to play (dl played 24. Each year six or more titles to our list of "Books in Print." (a) add (b) are added (c) are adding (d) adding 25. Judy started collecting the paintings when they weren't worth (a) anything (b) something (c) nothing (d) everything 26. We do not believe in assuming the responsibility a blunder we have not committed. (a) for (b) at (c) to (dl of 27. Mr. Gordon's $100,000 in prizemoney amounted to more than last season. (a) half of his earnings (b) his half of earnings (c) of his earnings half (d) his earnings of half 28. is the longest river in Africa. (a) Nile (b) A Nile (c) Niles (d) The Nile 29. It is recommended that we let a little water run the water pipes do not freeze. (a) as (b) as if (c) that (d) so that 30. Nitrogen, is the most common element in the earth's atmosphere, is necessary for the cycle of life on the planet. (a) that (b) what (c) which (d) whose 24

4 31. Some people think that life is a struggle in which (a) only the fittest may survive (b) the only fittest may survive (c) may the fittest only survive (d) may only the fittest survive 32. Wi.th no further proposals from the board members, the meeting was brought to an end. (a) arises (b) arisen (c) arising (d) arose 33. the largest American state, it also has the most natural resources. (a) It is not only Alaska (b) It is Alaska not only (c) Not only is Alaska : (d) Not only Alaska is 34. Whether remains to be seen. (a) the TV show proves to be silly or not (b) silly or not to be the TV show proves (c) the TV show proves silly or not to be (d) proves the TV show silly or not to be 35. A turtle differs from all other reptiles its body is encased in a protective shell of its own. (a) given that (b) in that (c) such that (d) provided that 36. the storm that most of the trees on the street were blown over. (a) So was the power of (b) So was powerful (c) Such was the power of (d) Such powerful was 37. One of the ways to make it easy to quit drinking to transfer the pleasure derived from drinking to a healthier habit of your choice. (a) are (b) is (c) were (d) was 38. Four actors chipped in the remaining 40%, each now a 10% share of the new playhouse. (a) own (b) owns (c) owned (d) owning 39. Little has been discovered about (a) origin of universe (b) origin of the universe (c) the origin of universe (d) the origin of the universe 40. Many of the locals are reduced to serving the safaris who come to hunt for (a) wild game (b) a. wild game (c) the wild games (d) wild games

5 Questions Identify the option that contains an awkward expression or an error in grammar. 41. (a) A: Do you need anything from the drugstore? (b) B: Yeah, could you get me some wrapping paper? (c) A: That shouldn't be a problem. Anything else? (d) B: Let me see. Yeah, I need a birthday card either. 42. (a) A: Julie! What a nice surprise! I thought you were in Chicago. (b) B: I did, but I've moved back. (c) A: How come? You said you liked big cities. (d) B: Well, they don't interest me anymore. 43. (a) A: I'd like a large pepperoni pizza. (b) B: Is it for take-out? (c) A: No, I have it here. (d) B: Fine, it'll be about twenty minutes. 44. (a) A: I heard Steve will be gone for a few weeks. (b) B: I know. I wonder who will be doing his job while he's gone. (c) A: He should select someone whom he feels can handle it. (d) B: I guess that's the best thing to do. 45. (a) A: Did you see the doctor about your cough? (b) B: Yes. She said I should've come to see her sooner. (c) A: You see? That's what I told you for more than a week. (d) B: I know, and I'm sorry I didn't listen to you.

6 Questions Identify the option that contains an awkward expression or an error in grammar. 46. (a) John, I'm writing this note to be told to you that I would like to apologize. (b) I know things between us have not been easy recently and I am partly to blame. (c) I think we have a future together if we can get over our current differences. (d) So let's just sit down and discuss our problems openly. 47. (a) Most common forms of exercise, such as bicycling and swimming, rarely cause serious injury. (b) But many people experience stiffness after the first day of exercise, though this is harmless and does not last long. (c) However, children who are involved in competitive sports can suffer from muscle and joint problems. (d) Also, it is recommended that overweight people would consult a physician before starting any exercise program. 48. (a) Being a well-known sports figure, the coach chose Bill Jenluns to speak to the children about the baseball team. (b) Bill's expertise and the fact that he is famous helped motivate the boys. (c) Bill reminded them that he once was a beginner, too. (d) He also told them about how many hours he had to practice before he could even call himself "good." 49. (a) A third of the earth's land is covered by forests and other woodlands. (b) These areas play an important role in maintaining of a healthy relationship between plants, animals, people and their environment. (c) They provide habitats for about half of the world's animal and plant species. (d) They also prevent floods, air pollution and soil erosion by recycling water, oxygen and carbon. 50. (a) There is one place which has a special place in my heart. (b) It is a place where I always go back to during my trips to Poland. (c) It is an old section of Poland's capital, Warsaw, with sixteenth century architecture. (d) The Baroque monuments, churches and palaces take you back to a time when Poland did not have problems. This is the end of the Grammar section. Do NOT move on to the next section until instructed to do so. You are NOT allowed to turn to any other section of the test.

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Chapter 4: Modals MULTIPLE CHOICE Choose the correct word or words to complete each sentence. 1. You any accidents to the lab's supervisor immediately or you won't be permitted to use the facilities again.