1- she acquired a good knowledge of English in two years. "Acquired" means ……………… .
a)sent b)gained c)reported d)repeated
2- something the difference between success and failure amounts to how well we have mastered the ability to speak. "Amounts to " means ……………. .
a)is more b)is equal c)is less d)is higher
3- the girl read the story but did not comprehended meaning. "Comprehend means".
a)master b)understand c)misunderstand d)illustrate
4- in the sentence "English is the mother tongue of many people", the word "mother" is a(n) ……………… .
a)verb b)noun c)adverb d) adjective
5- "many teaching terms appear here." the word technical is a(n) ………….. .
a) verb b) noun c) adverb d) adjective
6- In order to encourage workers to work harder .increasing their salary can be a(n) ………………… for them .
a)fatigue b)incentive c)commission d)instrument
7- English places a potentially painful burden on when we first learn words and their meanings "painful" and "their" are …………… .
a) adjective – adjective b) adjective – noun c) adverb – adjective d) adverb – adverb
8- in the sentence "many ordinary words do not appear in specialized dictionaries". The word "specialized" is a(n) ……………. .
a) verb b)noun c)adjective d)adverb
9- being able to speak English gave him a head start over the others. "head start" means ……………….. .
a)decline b)advantage c)delay d)disadvantage
10- the girl with ………………. I went to the cinema is my sister.
a)who b)whom c)which d)whose
11- can you remember the time ………….. they arrived home .
a)when b)where c)which d)whom
12- I know the man …………… teaches him English.
a)who b)whom c)which d)whose
13- this is the bag …………… was found in that park last night.
a)who b)whom c)which d)whose
14- a factory producing car is called …………………….. .
a)car factory b)cars factory c)factory car d)factory's car
15- this film is ………… I can't watch it.
a)bore b)bored c)boring d)to bore
16- she is …………. Because the story is fantastic .
a)interesting b)interested c)to interest d)interest
17- English is one of most popular language in the world.
a) adj,adv,n b)n,adv,adj c)adv,adj,n d)adj,adj,n
18- what do we call a plate which is made of iron? We call it …………. .
a)iron plate b)plate iron c)plate's iron d)iron's plate
19-……….. are group of letters that change the part of speech of a word.
a)suffix b)prefix c)root d)verb
20- a …………. Is simply an English word and can stand alone .
a)word b)root c)combining root d)base word
21- "ject" is a ………….. that derived word and can stand alone .
a)word b)root c)combining root d)base word
22- "im" in the word "impolite" is ……………. That change ………. .
a)prefix – the meaning b)suffix – the part of speech c)prefix – the tense d) suffix – the meaning
23- "pro" in the word "projectile" is ……………. That change ………….. .
a)throw out b) throw forward c) throw down d) throw back
24- it is a(n) ………… that Ali failed in that in that exam.
a)wonderful b)wonderfully c) wonder d) wonders
25- I couldn't ………. My ideas to him .
a)express b) expression c) expressive d) expressively
26- they wrote their letters ……………….. .
a)differ b) difference c) different d) differently
27- the ………….. of this bird to new condition is wonderful.
a)adapt b)adaptability c)adaptive d)adaptively
28- "extra" in the word "extraordinary" means ……………. .
a)between b)forward c)beyond d)behind
29- "re" in the word "react" means ……………. .
a)again b)not c)in d)at
30- "polite" is simply an English word , simply means …………………. .
a)only b)just c)correct d)a and b
31-…………… is a science which deals with language.
a)psychology b)methodology c)linguistic d)biology
32- he has a very good command of Spanish. Command means ……. .
a)mastery b)understanding c)knowledge d)language
33- it is useful to learn English. "it" refers to ………………….. .
a)English b)to learn English c)useful d)learn
34- she feels that she has learned the study materials. the underlined part is called ………….. .
a)adverb clause b)noun clause c)adjective phrase d)adjective clause
35- you are aware of how you will be tested. The underlined part is called …… .
a)adverb clause b)noun phrase c) noun clause d) adjective clause
36- do you now when she saw the movie. The underlined part is called ……… .
a) noun clause b) adverb clause c) adjective clause d) noun phrase
37- it is time consuming to learn a foreign language well . what is the reference of it ?
a)foreign language b)consuming c)time d)to learn
38- Ali is my friend, I know him so much. Him is a(n) …………….. .
a)pronoun b)noun c)adverb d)b/c
39- it is impossible for a blind man to make such a nice a nice clothe. It refers to …………….. .
a)blind b)impossible c)make d)clothe
40- my teacher gave me some questions and I solve them quickly. Them is a(n) …………………… .
a)adverb b)pronoun c)noun d)adjective
41- ………. enables you to get more information than you get from the initial message .
a)problem-solving b)memorizing c)integrating d)questioning
42- many …………. Terms appear only in specialized dictionaries.
a)obvious b)lees obvious c)technical d)Germen
43- if you can understand the ………….. of the text , then you will answer the questions.
a)concept b)concrete c)passage d)study
44- mina's ………… language is Persian.
a)social b)mental c)negative d)native
45- in this school you will ……….. a good knowledge of Arabic.
a)success b)want c)acquire d)need
46- in the sentence "the antihero" is a "villain" and means ……….. .
a)opposite b)support c)friend d)image
47- it is an official letter official means ………….. .
a)informal b)individual c)private d)formal
48- Jim could not ………….. the importance of his teacher's speech .
a)comprehend b)acquire c)master d)create
49- these flowers are ………………. In beauty .
a)engage b)rich c)endowed d)amount
50- this bird's wings …………….. it to fly very fast.
a)ably b)ability c)able d)enable
51- they know how to construct a theory, "construct" means …………. .
a)vary b)reject c)make d)destroy
52-they were completely sure of their success, i.e. they were …………. Their future success.
a)tired of b)happy about c)excited about d)convinced of
53- we should try to exploit solar energy in our daily lives. "Exploit" means ………….. .
a)use b)avoid c)delete d)destroy
54- we had no favorable time to discuss with them .i.e. we had no ……. For a discussion .
a)opportunity b)literature c)capacity d)headline
55- progress has been hindered by financial difficulties ."hindered" means …….
a)done b)widened c)strengthened d)prevented
56- the number of students was …………….from.
a)reduced b)raised c)increased d)added
57- it is better to utilize all available resources. "utilize" means ………… .
a)use b)hinder c)bore d)cast
58- what she said …. Me that I has been wrong.
a)managed b)placed c)selected d)convinced
59- a scientist tries to ……………. A theory for solving problems.
a)measure b)manage c)construct d)hinder
60- because of financial difficulties, our progress has been ………… .
a)hesitated b)registered c)hindered d)measured
61- using just a few words , they ……….. many sentences in fact, they made good sentences.
a)hindered b)constructed c)registered d)hesitated
62- after the death of the prophet Ali wash is ………. In matters concerning his debts and personal affairs .
a)brother b)helper c)successor d)ruler
63- you should know the material that will be covered by the examinations. "that" is a(n) ………………… .
a)noun b)pronoun c)adverb d)adjective
64- They have no time engage …………such problems.
a)to b)by c)in d)with
65- there is an excessive amount of salt of salt in this water .the amount of salt in this water is ……………. Normal.
a)as little as b)the same as c)less than d)more than
66- he had predicted the earthquake two days before it happened. The under lined part in "predicted" means ………………… .
a)after b)before c)during d)when
67- although he is a young manager , he runs the business in a …………….. way .
a)profit b)profitable c)profits d)profitably
68- in the sentence "it is important to know of question" the word "it" is a(n) .
a)verb b)adjective c)preposition d)pronoun
69- Ali is my friend, I know him so much. Him is a(n) …………….. .
a)pronoun b)noun c)adverb d)b/c
70- my teacher gave me some questions and I solve them quickly. Them is a(n) …………………… .
a)adverb b)pronoun c)noun d)adjective
71- the prefix "pre-" in the word "predict" means ………………. .
a)into b)again c)after d)before
72- helping poor is something ……………………. For Iranians .
a)routine b)common c)respective d)a/b
73- have the capacity to deal with sth successfully :
a)excessive b)familiar c)cope with sth d)simulated
74-some people have ……… memories and can remember better they hear .
a)auditory b) a)visual c)kinetic d)artificial
75- feeling of being very tired:
a)stop b)fatigue c)irritate d)confront
76- integrating is concerned ……………… finding relationship with respect to a body of unrelated materials.
a)on b) to c)with d)by
27- give sth to sb / sth for a special purpose:
a)allocate b)original c) simulated d) precise
78- "less" in the word "effortlessly" means …………… .
a)forget b) a)read c)write d)study
79- this view dose not …………. With their other beliefs.
a)cohere b)raise c)irritate d)confront
80- "less" in the word "effortlessly" means …………….. .
a)again b) a)two c)with d)without
81- Alfred was ……….. in a book and did not hear your call .
a)despair b)annoy c)absorbed d)encounter
82- the doctor's report relived all her ………………. .
a)recreations b)raise c) acceptable d)anxieties
83- my teacher is the best ……………. He always criticizes my works.
a)critic b) a)critical c)critically d)criticism
84- bob's ……………….. include golf and football .
a)recreation b)assessment c)profit d)omission
85- she gave a brief …………….. of the computer's functions.
a)demonstration b) a)demonstrate
c)demonstrative d) demonstratively
36- examinations are meant to ……………… you to work hard while you study at school, college or university.
a)motivate b)educate c)enroll d)revise
87- demand will …………. if we have less supply.
a)increases b) increased c)increase d)increasing
88- level which is usual :
A)despair b)average c)reveal d)encounter
89- I enjoy ……… piano so much.
a)play b)to play c)playing d)played
90-We're fed up with the bad weather.
a)very tired of b)full of c)interested in d)unhappy with
41- I cannot understand why she did that, it really doesn't add up.
a) doesn't calculate b) isn't mathematics
d) makes the wrong addition c) doesn't make sense
92- All the students got high marks in the test but Mary stood out.
a) got a lot of marks b) got higher marks than someone
c) got very good marks d) got the most marks of all
93- she know how to construct a theory ."construct" means …….. .
a) use b) show d) make c) accept
94- As a newspaper reporter she always wanted to get information at first hand.
a) quickly b) slowly c) easily d) directly
95- I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
a) have not got wet b) have got no water
c) have been successful d) have got home dry
96- He is the man who owns all the land and is the big fish around here.
a) the fat man b) the huge man
c) the important man d) the enormous man
97- She never stops talking about herself and is full of herself.
a) is very fat b) is too fat c) is very full d) is very conceited
98- You will not slip over because the floor is as dry as a bone.
a) completely hard b) extremely flat
c) totally dry d) completely cracked
99- He kept saying he didn't do it but in the end he said he had done it.
a) at the end b) finally c) at last d) by the end
100- I know you are very sorry that you broke the pot but accidents will happen.
a) things will take place b) things do occur
d) things often go wrong c) things take place often
101- I'm sorry I didn't take in what he said.
a) listen b) hear c) understand d) note
102 I hope she gets through her exams next week.
a) passes b) follows c) takes d) stands
103- they help to select individuals for points in society. "select" means …………
a) change b) choose c) leave d) list
104- When you stop work, you can take up golf.
a) finish playing b) start playing c) stop playing d) enjoy playing
105- Don't overdo it because you're very tired.
a) do a lot b) do a little c) do too little d) do too much
106- When does your plane take off?
a) leave the ground b) start to land c) begin to arrive d) finish landing
107- As a student she has just enough money to get by on.
a) live fully b) live simply c) live easily d) live quietly
108- I don't know who wrote this note because I can't make out the signature.
a)discover b)find c)read d)learn
109- We don't have enough money for a car so we make do with bicycles.
a)use many times b)use instead c)use sometimes d)use always
110- What time do you get in after work?
a)have tea b)eat supper c)reach home b)have a rest
111- If you are self-employed, it is your responsibility to ……. how much tax you should legally pay.
a) consider b) complete c) correct d) calculate
112-I had a letter from the office of the Collector of Taxes telling me that I had to pay back all the money I …….
over the last 3 years.
a) due b) indebted c) owed d) owned
113- The arrangement they have is that all the money that has to be paid in tax out of their earnings comes from
their ……. account.
a) joined b) conjoined c) joined up d) joint
114- Under the current legislation if you are late in paying your taxes, then you have to face a financial ……..
a) penalty b) punishment c) pain d) penalize
115- He is in a terrible rush to complete his tax returns by Tuesday otherwise he won't be able to reach the ……..
a) dead end b) deadline c) dead date d) dead stop
116- It doesn't happen very often but I actually got some money from the tax office and with the ……. I'm going to treat myself.
a) remake b) repeat c) refund d) respite
117- Before you can claim any money back on overpayment of tax, you have to ……. an application form.
a) fill for b) fill out c) fill through d) fill with
118- You can elect, if you want, to transfer your tax free allowance to your ……..
a) spouse b) sponsor c) spook d) spokesperson
119- Until it's clearly established which tax group you are in, your employer will be asked to ……. a certain amount of your pay.
a) withstand b) without c) withhold d) withal
120- There have been so many queries about his tax situation that there is now a huge ……. containing the details
in the office.
a) full b) filled c) filling d) file
121- collecting stamps is one of my most favorite hobbies.
a) subject b) direct object c)object of proposition d)object
122- she is interested in ………….. French.
a) study b) to study c) studying d) studied
123- you have to shame of doing such a bad behavior.
a) subject b) object c) direct object d) object of preposition
124- understanding involves reading behind the words.
a) subject b) object c) direct object d) object of preposition
125- she must stop ………….. because of her health.
a) smoking b) smoke c) to smoke d) smoked
126- examinations usually provide strong …………. to learn the materials.
a) mark b) exam c) effort d) motivation
127- it is advisable to study in short intensive …………… .
a) reading b) fan c) spurt d) sport
128- practicing and rehearsing is one of the ways to …………….. .
a) maximize learning b) motivation
c) minimize interference d) forget
129- understanding involves reading behind the words to obtain meanings ."obtain" means ……………. .
a) understand b) have c) to give d) memorize
130- …………. Is useful for scientific formulae , poetry and some passage in literature.
a) learning b) understanding c) memorizing d)remembering
131- an example involving …………….. recall is your address.
a) vocabulary b) memory c) short-term d) long-term
132- some people have …………….. ,i,s. they learn because they can see it.
a) visual memory b) audio memory
c) kinetic memory d) long – term memory
133- some people have …………. And will remember better by writing out.
a) visual memory b) audio memory
c) kinetic memory d) long – term memory
134- what she said ………… me that I had been wrong.
a) convinced b) support c) construct d) manage
135- Mrs . jones is a(n) ……………… typist.
a) modern b) affair c) account d) accurate
136- although she studied hard, she could not make much ………… .
a) emphasis b) headache c) heads tart d) headway
137- ……………. Is the state of tiredness.
a) clarify b) boredom c) forecast d) retain
138- learning is ……….. , it means taking a lot of times.
a) time-consuming b) confusing c) interesting d) boring
139- read the ……… before using this computer.
a) instruction b) combination c) limitation d) distinction
140- I can not …………. His name. I have bad memory.
a) recall b) remember c) forget d) a/d
141- the prefix "in-" in the word "insufficient" means …………….. .
a) forward b) again c) before d) not
142- he ………….. the interview in his mind beforehand.
a) forecast b) motivate c) rehearsed d) expand
143- trying to understand what you read is better than learning by ………
a) strong b) successive c) rote d) rate
144- my mother ………….. me to take my umbrella with myself.
a) advised b) advertised c) admitted d) advanced
145- your ………… toward this case was wrong.
a) summary b) approach c) instruction d) motivation
146- I don't like this movie , it is ……………… .
a) boring b) distinct c) expansive d) emphatic
147- the suffix "-ence" in the word "interference" is ……… maker .
a) noun b) adjective c) adverb d) meaning
148- you letter is ………. I cant understand it.
a) instructive b) distinctly c) confusing d) boring
149- the workers are ………….. better pay.
a) deciding b) demanding c) distinctly d) dividedly
150- in memorizing we can take the student at face value. The underlined word is ………… .
a) subject b) object c) direct object d) object of preposition
151- Islam …………….. on the plane of social life and it's regulation (i.e , on the plane of government).
a)attacks b)attracts c)intervenes d)begins
152- the Holy prophet was never oblivious to the problem of the formation of Social …………. Wherever the influence of Islam penetrator
a)organizations b)groupings c)seiners d)life
153- after the death of the prophet Ali wash is ………. In matters concerning his debts and personal affairs .
a)brother b)helper c)successor d)ruler
154- ………………. is the title given to a person who takes the lead in a community.
a)Imam b)prophet c)God d)surah
155- Islam ……………. Busman life from the spiritual point of view.
a)reads b)shows c)investigates d)invents
156- the imamate in Islam may be studied from ………. Different views .
a)one b)two c)three d)four
157- the Holy prophet was never …………… to the problem of formation of social groupings .
a)obvious b)oblivious c)abreast d)abridge
158- after the death of the Holy prophet , Ali was his ……………… .
a) affairs b)claim c)successor d)friend
159- It is a religion ……….. with social life , as has been by every observer never and far.
a)carat b)provided c)concerned d)contented
160- could you tell us your ……….about the present situation ?
a)preference b)assessment c)profit d)omission
161- group discussion helps you to …………. Your thoughts .
a)destroy b)clarify c)damage d)reduce
162- it's a hard work ,but I'm sure he's able to ………….it.
a)indulge in b)cope with c)touch on d)allocate to
163- The materials are ordered according to a …………….. .
a)hypothesis b)headway c)hierarchy d)healthy
164- They have no time engage …………such problems.
a)to b)by c)in d)with
165- In order to encourage workers to work harder .increasing their salary can be a(n) ………………… for them .
a)fatigue b)incentive c)commission d)instrument
166- We should have some special …………For the repair of this computer.
a)profit b)preference c)recreation d)instrument
167- there is an excessive amount of salt of salt in this water .the amount of salt in this water is ……………. Normal.
a)as little as b)the same as c)less than d)more than
168- examinations are meant to ……………… you to work hard while you study at school, college or university.
a)motivate b)educate c)enroll d)revise
169- the number of students was …………….from.
a)reduced b)raised c)increased d)added
170- during a(n) …………. Check , an error was found .
a)coherent b)routine c)precise d)respective
171- she took a(n) ………….. test condition . it was not real but it looked like a real test .
a)excessive b)original c)precise d)simulated
172- …………… flight conditions are very useful in training pilots. They are not real, but look like the real conditions.
a)routine b)impossible c)simulated d)stressful
173- he finds his new job very ………… it causes a lot of anxiety and worry.
a)enjoyable b)attractive c)wonderful d)stressful
174- he had predicted the earthquake two days before it happened. The under lined part in "predicted" means ………………… .
a)after b)before c)during d)when
175- the prefix "pre-" in the words "preview , pretest , and pre-university" means ……………………. .
a)around b)before c)not d)in favor of
176- "coffee or tea?" "I'd …………….tea , thanks."
a)preferable b)preference c)prefer d)preferably
177- although he is a young manager , he runs the business in a ……….. way .
a)profit b)profitable c)profits d)profitably
178- bob's …………. Include tennis and football .
a)recreates b)recreations c)recreational d)recreate
179- the number of the staff was ……………. From 30 to 25 .
a)reduce b)reduces c)reduced d)to reduce
180- find out the degree to which you can apply or relate the basic knowledge and skills to new situations. Which refers to ……………. .
a)knowledge b)degree c)skills d)situations
181- in addition, you must have a proper diet ."in addition" means ……. .
a)besides b)beside c)yet d)although
182- it is important to know the type of the questions because the manner of answering them ……………….. from type to type .
a)varies b)appears c)disappears d)identifies
183- group discussions helps you to …………….. your thoughts.
a)damage b)destroy c)pollute d)clarify
184- a certain amount of anxiety to motivate your effort is acceptable , but if the anxiety becomes excessive, it will ………………. Your mental capacity to be productive .
a)expands b)decreases c)increases d)encourages
185- in order to be able to score as many marks as possible , you must know and understand the …………… of the examination you will sit as well as the material .
a)rules b)results c)questions d)conditions
186- examination questions types do NOT include ………………… .
a)matching b)completion c)article d)essay
187- in the sentence "it is important to know of question" the word "it" is a(n) .
a)verb b)adjective c)preposition d)pronoun
188- you should know the material that will be covered by the examinations. "that" is a(n) ………………… .
a)noun b)pronoun c)adverb d)adjective
189- in the sentence "it is important to answer the question", the word "it" refers to ……………. .
a)is important to b)important to answer
c)important the question d)to answer the question
190- in the sentence , "it is important to study the" , "it" refers to ……………… .
a)text b)the text c)to study the text d)study
191- the reference of the word "it" an the sentence "it is important to be quiet" is …………… .
a)be b)quiet c)important d)to be quiet
192- it is useful to learn English. "it" refers to ………………….. .
a)English b)to learn English c)useful d)learn
193- she feels that she has learned the study materials. the underlined part is called ………….. .
a)adverb clause b)noun clause c)adjective phrase d)adjective clause
194- you are aware of how you will be tested. The underlined part is called ……
a)adverb clause b)noun phrase c) noun clause d) adjective clause
195- do you now when she saw the movie. The underlined part is called ……… .
a) noun clause b) adverb clause c) adjective clause d) noun phrase
196- it is time consuming to learn a foreign language well . what is the reference of it ?
a)foreign language b)consuming c)time d)to learn
197- Ali is my friend, I know him so much. Him is a(n) …………….. .
a)pronoun b)noun c)adverb d)b/c
198- it is impossible for a blind man to make such a nice a nice clothe. It refers to …………….. .
a)blind b)impossible c)make d)clothe
199- my teacher gave me some questions and I solve them quickly. Them is a(n) …………………… .
a)adverb b)pronoun c)noun d)adjective
200- ……………. enables you to get more information than you get from the initial message .
a)problem-solving b)memorizing c)integrating d)questioning
201- ………………. Is finding links between a variety of different materials.
a)problem-solving b)memorizing c)integrating d)questioning
202- integration is enhanced by ordering the variety of materials according to a ………….. or order of importance.
a)history b)registration c)high level d)hierarchy
203- …………. could consist of new hypotheses, formulae, equations, methods or applications in scientific terms.
a)problem-solving b)creating c)integrating d)questioning
204- "activity done for enjoyment when one is not is not working" called ……………. .
a)creation b)recreation c)stimulation d)anxiety
205- in order to be able to score a good mark you should do it . score means …………. .
a)check b)give c)gain d)write
206- avoid fatigue by building up the needed energy for study . fatigue means ………………. .
a)recreation b)anxiety c)incentive d)tiredness
207- examination question type do not include …………….. .
a)matching b)article c)completion d)essay
208- it is important to know the type of question because the manner of answering them ………….. from type to type.
a)varies b)disappears c)appears d)identifies
209- one of the most common …………. In Iran is playing football .
a)recreations b)reactions c)retired d)remember
210- her average ………….. from 18 to 16 last year.
a)reducible b)reduction c)reduced d)reduces
211- the prefix "pre-" in the word "predict" means ………………. .
a)into b)again c)after d)before
212- the prefix "co-" in the word "coherent" means …………….. .
a)together b)total c)forward d)again
213- one of my ……….. to study hard is to enter to the university.
a)profit b)omission c)incentive d)absorbent
214- "engage in" means ……………….. .
a)take part in b)participate c)handle d)a/b
215- you have to …….. enough time for you lessons in order to succeed.
a)allocate b)allow c)already d)permit
216- if you want to …………….. your teacher you have to study hard.
a)satisfy b)satisfaction c)satisfied d)satisfactory
217- helping poor is something ………………. For Iranians .
a)routine b)common c)respective d)a/b
218- the teacher told us ,"if you have any question you can ………… It".
a)stop b)raise c)irritate d)confront
219- finally , the police could ……………… the truth .
a)despair b)annoy c)reveal d)encounter
220- ……………… people can adapt themselves to situations easily .
a)brave b)encouraged c)flexible d)acceptable
221- among her ………………. Are chess and gardening.
a)recreations b)raise c) acceptable d)confront
222- Alfred was ……….. in a book and did not hear your call .
a)despair b)annoy c)absorbed d)encounter
223- a(n) ……………… job is believed to be a factor in several illnesses.
a)cultivate b)stressful c)look up d)cooperate
224- bob's ……………….. include golf and football .
a)recreation b)assessment c)profit d)omission
225- the pain was too great for john to …………….. .
a)history b)registration c)endure d)hierarchy
226- the doctor's report relived all her ………………. .
a)recreations b)raise c) acceptable d)anxieties
227- since we send out the invitations , we've received five ………… and one refusal.
a)excessive b)acceptances c)precise d)simulated
228- this view dose not …………. With their other beliefs.
a)cohere b)raise c)irritate d)confront
229- although he is a young manager, he rune the business ………. .
a)cultivate b) acceptable c)profitably d)cooperate
230- class sizes in the school are below the national ……………. .
a)despair b)annoy c)reveal d)average
231- preparing for examination …… organized and systematic revision .
a)despair b)demands c)reveal d)encounter
232- the students are ……………. with the rules of the game. They know these kinds of rules very well.
a)excessive b)familiar c)precise d)simulated
233- watching the animals come to drink water was very …………… it was really attractive.
a)absorbing b) a)recreation c)look up d)cooperate
234- give sth to sb / sth for a special purpose:
a)allocate b)original c) simulated d) precise
235- he organized his speech in a ……….. way .
a)expands b)decreases c)increases d)coherent
236- feeling of being very tired:
a)stop b)fatigue c)irritate d)confront
237- increasing salary is an ……………. To work harder.
a)incentive b)degree c)skills d)situations
238- have the capacity to deal with sth successfully :
a)excessive b)familiar c)cope with sth d)simulated
239- level which is usual :
A)despair b)average c)reveal d)encounter
240- I cannot understand why she did that, it really doesn't add up.
(a) doesn't calculate (b) isn't mathematics
(c) doesn't make sense (d) makes the wrong addition
241- in the sentence "the antihero" is a "villain" and means ……….. .
a)friend b)support c)opposite d)image
242 All the sudents got high marks in the test but Mary stood out.
(a) got a lot of marks (b) got higher marks than someone
(c) got very good marks (d) got the most marks of all
243 He has sold his house and has no job and so now he has next to nothing.
(a) he is unemployed (b) he has almost no money
(c) he has a few things (d) he has nothing at all
244 As a newspaper reporter she always wanted to get information at first hand.
(a) quickly (b) slowly (c) easily (d) directly
245 I think we can safely say now that we have got our money back, we are home and dry.
(a) have not got wet (b) have got no water
(c) have been successful (d) have got home dry
246 He is the man who owns all the land and is the big fish around here.
(a) the fat man (b) the huge man
(c) the important man (d) the enormous man
247 She never stops talking about herself and is full of herself.
(a) is very fat (b) is too fat (c) is very full (d) is very conceited
248 You will not slip over because the floor is as dry as a bone.
(a) completely hard (b) extremely flat
(c) totally dry (d) completely cracked
249 He kept saying he didn't do it but in the end he said he had done it.
(a) at the end (b) finally (c) at last (d) by the end
250 I know you are very sorry that you broke the pot but accidents will happen.
(a) things will take place (b) things do occur
(c) things take place often (d) things often go wrong
251 I'm sorry I didn't take in what he said.
(a) listen (b) hear (c) understand (d) note
252 I hope she gets through her exams next week.
(a) passes (b) follows (c) takes (d) stands
253 What time do you get up in the morning?
(a) leave home (b) start for work (c) finish off sleep (d) get out of bed
254 When you stop work, you can take up golf.
(a) finish playing (b) start playing (c) stop playing (d) enjoy playing
255 Don't overdo it because you're very tired.
(a) do a lot (b) do a little (c) do too little (d) do too much
256 When does your plane take off?
(a) leave the ground (b) start to land (c) begin to arrive (d) finish landing
257 As a student she has just enough money to get by on.
(a) live fully (b) live simply (c) live easily (d) live quietly
258 I don't know who wrote this note because I can't make out the signature.
(a) discover (b) find (c) read (d) learn
259 We don't have enough money for a car so we make do with bicycles.
(a) use many times (b) use instead (c) use sometimes (d) use always
260 What time do you get in after work?
(a) have tea (b) eat supper (c) reach home (d) have a rest
261 I just want to stay at home and watch television and take it easy.
(a) sleep (b) sit down (c) eat (d) relax
262 Am I allowed to smoke in here?
(a) May I (b) Must I (c) Can I (d) Will I
263 Are you any good at cooking?
(a) Can you cook sometimes (b) Do you cook very often
(c) Can you cook well (d) Do you like cooking
264 When do you do the washing up?
(a) clean the dishes (b) do the housework
(c) wash the floor (d) clean the windows
265 She never shouts at her children.
(a) makes conversation with (b) calls out to
(c) talks in a loud voice to (d) speaks quickly to
266 We're fed up with the bad weather.
(a) very tired of (b) full of (c) interested in (d) unhappy with
267 Don't forget to drop me a line when you're away.
(a) telephone me (b) call me (c) write to me (d) send me a telegram
268 She had never been to Paris before.
(a) heard of (b) read about (c) tried (d) visited
269 I'm afraid he has got it wrong.
(a) said it incorrectly (b) did an error
(c) did a mistake (d) made a mistake
270 When you come to the crossroads, you turn left.
(a) look left (b) go to the left (c) find the left (d) keep to the left
271 You'll never see your money again because I'm afraid he's gone for good.
(a) clearly (b) permanently (c) quickly (d) slowly
272 You've no need to worry I promise you they'll arrive on Thursday for sure.
(a) absolutely (b) positively (c) definitively (d) definitely
273 They're very generous in that museum – not only is the entrance fee reasonable but they give you a brochure
for free.
(a) at no cost (b) at little cost (c) at some cost (d) at low cost
274 Well, for starters I honestly think we should work out what all this work is going to cost.
(a) to work for (b) to look at (c) to begin with (d) to work through
275 As you're a friend of mine, I won't charge you much in fact I'll do it for nothing.
(a) at some charge (b) at little charge (c) at low charge (d) at no charge
276 I know it didn't look like that but the truth is they only did it for fun.
(a) as a joke (b) as humour (c) as funny (d) as joking
277 I do recommend you take out an insurance policy on the house for your own peace of mind.
(a) to stop you thinking (b) to stop you worrying
(c) to stop you believing (d) to stop you sleeping
278 No wonder she's jumping for joy, she's just been given promotion.
(a) very jumpy (b) very silly (c) very happy (d) very noisy
279 They decided to move away from the city to the countryside for the sake of the children.
(a) speaking about (b) talking about
(c) dreaming about (d) thinking about
280 The battleships were all waiting In the harbour ready for action.
(a) prepared for war (b) prepared for anything
(c) prepared for something (d) prepared for take off
281 They tried in vain to save enough money to buy a house and so finally they rented one.
(a) without money (b) without trial
c) without success (d) without work
282 If you are in any doubt about the offer, please give me a ring.
(a) at all unsure (b) at all happy (c) at all certain (d) at all sure
283 The children knew full well they were in danger skating because they had read the notice about the thin ice.
(a) unhappy (b) uncertain (c) unclear (d) unsafe
284 Considering they are over 70 years old, you must admit they are in good shape.
(a) fit (b) wealthy (c) clever (d) slow
285 Thanks to her regular workouts and sensible diet she certainly strikes me as in the pink.
(a) in extreme health (b) in good health
(c) in absolute health (d) in clear health
286 I'm sorry to say that he's in trouble again with the boss over being late for work so many times.
(a) the boss is going to reprimand him (b) the boss is going to sack him
(c) the boss is going to hit him (d) the boss is going to trouble him
287 What I really have in mind is a garden where there is very little to look after throughout the year.
(a) think (b) believe (c) visualize (d) consider
288 Although Romeo and Juliet were deeply in love, they still managed to kill themselves.
(a) loved each other often (b) loved each other very much
(c) loved each other most of the time (d) loved each other mostly
289 I think you can stop worrying now because it's quite clear she's in command of the situation.
(a) in control (b) in sight (c) in place (d) in view
290 In time when you've got used to the idea, you'll be pleased you did it.
(a) At last (b) At first (c) At least (d) Eventually
291 If you don't tell the children the difference between right and wrong, they will soon be out of control.
(a) well behaved (b) badly behaved
(c) suddenly behaved (d) quickly behaved
292 If you think I'm going to parachute out of a plane for fun, you must be out of your mind.
(a) mad (b) unsure (c) unusual (d) uncertain
293 Wait till they're out of sight, and then I'll show you what I'm buying them for Christmas.
(a) unable to show (b) unable to find
(c) unable to follow (d) unable to see
294 I'm very sorry but you're out of luck because we sold the last one about twenty minutes ago.
(a) unhappy (b) unlucky (c) unable (d) undecided
295 Wait until they're out of earshot, then I tell you exactly what happened to them when they were on holiday.
(a) unable to tell (b) unable to hear
(c) unable to say (d) unable to speak
296 You have a limited number of minutes to answer the test and you've spent 3 minutes so you're out of time.
(a) you've used up your time (b) you've used in your time
(c) you've used for your time (d) you've used out your time
297 I'm afraid I'm not feeling too well at the moment because I've only walked a little way and I'm out of breath already.
(a) I can't breathe slowly (b) I can't breathe quickly
(c) I can't breathe fast (d) I can't breathe easily
298 There's a big notice up there which unfortunately we didn't see because it said 'out of bounds'.
(a) keep through (b) keep out (c) keep on (d) keep in
299 I'm sorry to tell you that I can do nothing more for you because the situation is now out of my hands.
(a) outside my sense (b) outside my feelings
(c) outside my control (d) outside my belief
300 I'm awfully sorry but I I'll have to ask you to pay because I'm out of cash.
(a) I have no cheque (b) I have no money
(c) I have no card (d) I have no bank
301 Unfortunately the cooker overheated and then exploded and so it really wasn't long before the whole house was alight.
(a) in light (b) on fire (c) with fire (d) with light
302 After several days underground after the earthquake one child was pulled out alive.
(a) still talking (b) still seeing (c) still trying (d) still living
303 They found that there was no possibility of work in their own country so they decided to try their luck abroad.
(a) in another place (b) in another town
(c) in another country (d) in another city
304 I must congratulate her on the way she has overcome all her problems and gone back to her old job to start anew.
(a) beginning (b) once more (c) firstly (d) twice more
305 I've looked everywhere for my passport and can only assume it has gone astray.
(a) got freed (b) got taken (c) got missed (d) got lost
306 When she told her parents that she had decided to get married, they were utterly taken aback.
(a) surprised (b) returned (c) overturned (d) determined
307 There are no two ways about it because the crime that has been committed is really akin to murder.
(a) keen on (b) good to (c) similar to (d) different to
308 So many good ideas abound in his mind, he finds it difficult to know where to start.
(a) exist all over (b) exist in large numbers
(c) exist in different parts (d) exist everywhere
309 I spent ages fixing the nail in the wall to put the picture up and then I stood back and found it was askew.
(a) not straight (b) not clear (c) not definite (d) not pretty
310 We couldn't wait for them to come home after their holidays as we were all agog to hear what had happened.
(a) very concerned (b) very prepared (c) very interested (d) very worried
311 I'm sorry but that smells terrible because I'm afraid the meat is off.
(a) has gone (b) is small (c) is bad (d) is dead
312 She just left him, said she was through with him and disappeared.
(a) didn't want to see him again (b) didn't want to help him
(c) didn't want to hear him again (d) didn't want to please him
313 I'm on for tonight if you want to go to the match.
(a) I'm ready to help (b) I'm ready to cook
(c) I'm ready to speak (d) I'm ready to go out
314 He's always interested in elections and is very much into politics.
(a) very concerned about (b) very worried about
(c) very interested in (d) very happy about
315 I believe that after all those arguments they agreed their marriage was over.
(a) ended (b) finishing (c) ending (d) terminated
316 Between you and me, so don't tell anyone, I'm sure he'll lose the election.
(a) In truth (b) In confidence (c) In fact (d) In conclusion
317 You won't have to wait too long because another bus will be along soon.
(a) will drive (b) will travel (c) will arrive (d) will turn
318 By the way did you manage to see that film last night?
(a) Conveniently (b) Actually (c) Clearly (d) Incidentally
319 It's quite clear to everyone that she's a socialist through and through.
(a) from start to finish (b) from here till then
(c) from this to that (d) from time to time
320 I honestly don't think I can make it tonight as I'm feeling a little under the weather.
(a) cold (b) wet (c) unwell (d) upset
321 His wife never lets him do what he wants and as a result he leads a dog's life.
(a) easts what he can (b) never sleeps
(c) has an unhappy time (d) goes everywhere on foot
322 A word of warning: don't let him make a monkey of you.
(a) make you jump up and down (b) make faces at you
(c) make you spend your money (d) make a fool of you
323 I would advise you to wait and see which way the cat jumps.
(a) what develops (b) what goes (c) what comes (d) what falls
324 I don't honestly think he is capable of being polite as the leopard never changes his spots.
(a) people always complain (b) people sometimes differ
(c) people never change (d) people often shout
325 He's very greedy when it comes to eating and always takes the lion's share of the food.
(a) last portion (b) smallest portion (c) first portion (d) largest portion
326 I really don't know how to explain it as I am completely foxed.
(a) absolutely sure (b) absolutely convinced
(c) absolutely confused (d) absolutely curious
327 Until he is more serious in his job and stops playing the goat, he won't get any more money.
(a) arriving late all the time (b) eating too much all the time
(c) making too much noise all the time (d) making jokes all the time
328 He never makes any silly mistakes because he's got too much horse sense.
(a) common sense (b) nonsense (c) absolute sense (d) full sense
329 Charlie doesn't like getting too tired so he gets his assistant to do all the donkey work.
(a) academic work (b) artwork (c) homework (d) hard work
330 He doesn't really go around with many people because he's a bit of a lone wolf.
(a) single person (b) lonely person
(c) unhappy person (d) simple person
331 You want to know why I've got a bee in my bonnet?
(a) a headache (b) a fly in my head
(c) a problem on my mind (d) a difficulty with my hair
332 Yes, tell me about it. I'm all ears.
(a) listening carefully (b) listening quietly
(c) listening quickly (d) listening completely
333 You remember I told you about that car that cost me an arm and a leg?
(a) a fair amount of money (b) a small amount of money
(c) a good amount of money (d) a huge amount of money
334 The one you bought from the m an you called the big cheese?
(a) the man with big ears (b) the man with the important job
(c) the man with the yellow teeth (d) the man with the big smile
335 Well, he's not that at all. He's a bird brain.
(a) a fool (b) a criminal (c) a conman (d) a devil
336 You mean he's a bad egg?
(a) a disgusting person (b) a dirty person
(c) a stupid person (d) a dishonest person
337 Yes, exactly because the car is rubbish and I went round to his garage like a bull in a china shop in the show room.
(a) shouting at him (b) knocking everything over
(c) running up to him (d) hitting everybody
338 And when I reached his office I saw he was not really awake because he'd been having a cat nap.
(a) a deep sleep (b) a long sleep (c) a short sleep (d) a big sleep
339 And really the only reason you were there was because you had a bone to pick with him?
(a) you wanted to have a discussion with him
(b) you wanted to have a chat with him
(c) you wanted to have a talk with him
(d) you wanted to have an argument with him
340 Yes, that's right. I got my money back and as a result I opened up a whole new can of worms because other people got their money back, too.
(a) made a complete mess of his office
(b) exposed a lot of serious problems
(c) discovered some creatures on the carpet
(d) revealed a lot of new paper work
341 I can't stand it when you talk to me like that! Stop doing that!
(a) want to fall (b) feel like sitting down
(c) want to be disobedient (d) despise
342 I can't wait to hear about your English class.
(a) am eager to (b) am late to (c) am indifferent (d) am happy to
343 I am glad I was able to be there for my friend when her mom died.
(a) to cry with (b) to offer support in time of need for
(c) to visit (d) to travel with
344 You've got me head over heels!
(a) angry at you (b) impatient (c) in love with you (d) disappointed
345 I love you bunches!
(a) a little (b) a lot (c) too much (d) less than before
346 I wish I could trust you again, but all that you ever did to me was to let me down.
(a) to make me cry (b) to make me angry
(c) to despise me (d) to disappoint me
347 I love you from the bottom of my heart.
(a) deeply (b) truly (c) madly (d) abundantly
348 The truth is that you don't care about me or my feelings.
(a) are careful of (b) are perceptive
(c) are inconsiderate (d) are selfish towards
349 I would like to apologize for what I said to you the other day. I was very insensitive to you. Will you forgive me?
(a) compassionate (b) sympathetic (c) pathetic (d) harsh
350 It's taking a long time for Jenna to get over the death of her mom.
(a) fall back from (b) recover from (c) regret (d) laugh of
351 He's up to his ears in work and cannot possibly see you now.
(a) fully occupied with (b) very interested in
(c) not involved with (d) concerned with
352 If you give me a hand, then I shall be able to finish more quickly.
(a) take my hand (b) help me (c) take my fingers (d) pick me up
353 I prefer to talk to people face to face rather than to talk on the phone.
(a) in person (b) facing them (c) looking at them (d) seeing them
354 The manager dismissed the new proposal out of hand and said that it was not at all practical.
(a) quickly (b) utterly (c) directly (d) simply
355 As she is new to the job I would ask you to keep an eye on her for the time being.
(a) look at (b) consider (c) check (d) observe
356 The opposition in parliament accused the government of playing games and refusing to accept the seriousness of the situation.
(a) being light hearted (b) being heavy hearted
(c) being down hearted (d) being faint hearted
357 He accused her of talking through her hat and refused to accept a word of what she said.
(a) talking sense (b) talking straight
(c) talking nonsense (d) talking tough
358 The police advised them to go down to the cellar in order to be out of harm's way.
(a) away from the noise (b) inside the area
(c) into safety (d) away from danger
359 I'd give my right arm if I could get tickets for that concert.
(a) do absolutely anything (b) do something dangerous
(c) do something stupid (d) do what you want
360 You can always rely on Fred to put his foot in it and come out with a remark like that.
(a) tread on somebody (b) fall over
(c) say something embarrassing (d) put on the wrong shoe
361 This sort of behaviour sends the wrong message to young people.
(a) delivers the incorrect letter (b) fails to communicate
(c) does not talk properly (d) does not set a good example
362 The government are unveiling plans today for a new tax system.
(a) are covering up (b) are revealing (c) are opening (d) are exposing
363 I hear what you are saying but I don't agree with you.
(a) I understand what you mean (b) I believe your words
(c) I am able to catch your words (d) I think you are right
364 You must admire the way she sticks to her guns.
(a) she holds on to her pistol (b) she maintains her opinion
(c) she doesn't let her weapons go (d) she refuses to shoot
365 I'm sorry I can't follow that, run that past me again.
(a) explain that once more (b) hurry up
(c) try and catch me up (d) come across
366 Keep your spirits up, it may not be as bad as you think.
(a) Don't get depressed (b) Carry on drinking
(c) Don't let the levels drop (d) Maintain the heights
367 I'm afraid he shot himself in the foot when he took that action.
(a) he hurt himself (b) he injured himself
(c) he made a bad mistake for himself (d) he damaged his body
368 Some people love scoring points when they are in an argument.
(a) winning the game (b) taking advantage
(c) taking the initiative (d) taking the trouble
369 There is absolutely no mileage in pursuing that sort of discussion.
(a) no future (b) no interest (c) no distance (d) no time
370 He prefers to buy some more time by not deciding yet.
(a) to pay a little longer (b) to get a better price
(c) to pay a little later (d) to delay a little longer
371 You shouldn't worry about the exam because you have prepared well and you'll probably find it a piece of cake.
(a) easy to digest (b) easy to read (c) easy to start (d) very easy
372 The trouble with you is that you are a bit selfish and your sole philosophy is to have your cake and eat it.
(a) expect too much of life (b) lead a life of pleasure
(c) spend your life eating (d) eat too much
373 When he heard that the necklace had been stolen, he dropped it like a hot potato.
(a) he let it fall from his hands (b) he suddenly lost interest in it
(c) he gave it to somebody else (d) he hid it in the fridge
374 He sits and watches TV all day and has turned into a veritable couch potato.
(a) a good sleeper (b) an enthusiast
(c) a very lazy person (d) a deep thinker
375 Thanks to you we're really in the soup now and I don't honestly know why I ever listen to you.
(a) in an interesting situation (b) in deep trouble
(c) in an unusual situation (d) in rough water
376 As he had been away from home for some years, they decided on his return to cook the fatted calf.
(a) have a big celebration (b) go out for a meal
(c) employ a top chef (d) eat as much as they liked
377 There's something very fishy about that story he told us because I can't quite get to the bottom of it.
(a) to do with the sea (b) connected with fish
(c) suspicious (d) strong smelling
378 Their mother always describes her twin sons as like two peas in a pod.
(a) both round in shape (b) both full of fun
(c) both saying the same thing (d) both looking exactly alike
379 After what he said and after what has happened he certainly seems to have got egg on his face.
(a) have made a fool of himself (b) have lost a lot of money
(c) have said the wrong thing (d) have made the wrong decision
380 He always took advice from his parents about being careful and never put all his eggs in one basket.
(a) carried too much in one hand (b) relied too much on one plan
(c) decided to do anything dangerous (d) planned anything exciting
381 Nobody knows what's going on?
(a) meaning (b) continuing (c) happening (d) taking
382 Don't worry we'll see you're all right.
(a) look at you (b) look on you (c) look for you (d) look after you
383 What you need is something that will pick you up.
(a) make you feel better (b) make you stand better
(c) make you hold on better (d) make you stay on better
384 I simply can't stand sugar in my tea or coffee.
(a) can't eat (b) can't drink (c) can't tolerate (d) can't allow
385 I have a feeling that she's taking you for a ride.
(a) taking you in a car (b) pulling you along
(c) trying to trick you (d) trying to push you
386 He's always got his nose in a book.
(a) hiding (b) reading (c) studying (d) looking
387 I think you're asking too much of them as they are just children.
(a) trying too much (b) saying too much
(c) calling too much (d) expecting too much
388 If you want my opinion, I think this needs looking into.
(a) examining (b) finding (c) searching (d) discovering
389 One fine day I expect everything will be clear to you.
(a) On a summer's day (b) When the sun shines
(c) In the end (d) Very soon
390 I think the time has come when you should put your toe in the water at least.
(a) go for a swim (b) give it a try (c) feel the cold (d) give it a chance
391 I'm sure that he could make a better job of being prime minister any day of the week.
(a) whatever the details (b) whatever the time
(c) whatever the circumstances (d) whatever the week
392 Don't worry we pride ourselves on being helpful to all our customers and getting that booked for you is all an a day's work for us.
(a) perfectly easy (b) perfectly simple
(c) perfectly done (d) perfectly normal
393 Yes, we went away on holiday last week but it rained day in day out.
(a) every single day (b) every other day
(c) every second day (d) every two days
394 I think the time has now come when we'll simply have to call it a day.
(a) stop trying (b) stop thinking (c) stop working (d) stop going
395 You know what they said about radio that it had had its day but it's still going strong.
(a) stopped being clever (b) stopped being popular
(c) stopped being heard (d) stopped being good
396 That last comment of yours won the day because nobody could possibly argue with you after that.
(a) assured us victory (b) assured us the answer
(c) assured us progress (d) assured us agreement
397 We left the children playing in the park and they were as happy as the day is long.
(a) reasonably happy (b) quite happy (c) very happy (d) always happy
398 They got engaged about two years ago and at long last they have named the day.
(a) said when they are getting married
(b) said where they are getting married
(c) said why they are getting married
(d) said if they are getting married.
399 I've been doing these exercises for two hours now and I think at long last I'm starting to see daylight.
(a) see the answer to the problem (b) see the reason for the work
(c) see the end of the task (d) see the problems in the answers
400 I knew once the car didn't start, saw it had a flat tyre and also that it had started to rain, that this was going to be one of those days.
(a) a day when nothing goes right
(b) a day when something goes wrong
(c) a day when little goes right
(d) a day when little goes wrong
401 If I were you, I'd tell her to go jump in the river.
(a) learn to swim (b) get wet (c) go away (d) go fishing
402 I can't understand why he doesn't take the hint.
(a) understand the point (b) understand the speech
(c) understand the words (d) understand the talk
403 I should be grateful if you would let me keep myself to myself.
(a) be quiet (b) be private (c) be lonely (d) be special
404 I wish they would stop poking their noses into our affairs.
(a) sniffing around (b) discovering (c) interfering in (d) putting into
405 I get the impression that they think we've outstayed our welcome here.
(a) remained longer (b) tried too long
(c) waited too long (d) stayed too long
406 We asked him if he wanted to join us on the outing but he refused – I think he's a bit of a lone wolf.
(a) he prefers to be alone (b) he prefers small crowds
(c) he prefers certain people (d) he prefers walking slowly
407 She looked straight through him as soon as he entered the room.
(a) turned round (b) looked carefully at him
(c) took no notice of him (d) didn't speak to him
408 Since the news broke about the disaster, he's been keeping a very low profile.
(a) trying to look small (b) trying to look casual
(c) trying to be careful (d) trying not to be seen
409 After the political scandal in the government no-one in the cabinet is prepared to put their head above the parapet.
(a) show their head (b) raise their head
(c) speak in public (d) speak in the air
410 If you really want to come out of this without too much damage, my advice is to play dumb.
(a) speak stupidly (b) say nothing (c) say silly things (d) play the fool
411 The audience held their breath as the magician started to saw a woman half.
(a) watched anxiously (b) stopped breathing
(c) couldn't breathe (d) couldn't watch
412 The police officer called out to the driver to hold on until he arrived.
(a) continue (b) listen (c) wait (d) attend
413 In the end she lost her temper and told her daughter to hold her tongue.
(a) stand still (b) speak up (c) start speaking (d) be quiet
414 There's no need to change any of the regulations this year as the old ones will still hold good this year, too.
(a) be finished (b) be all right (c) be necessary (d) be careful
415 I don't know what it is exactly but she seems to have some kind of hold over him.
(a) control over (b) look over (c) trust over (d) belief over
416 He holds it against her that she never let him move house and start a new job.
(a) trusts (b) persuades (c) knows (d) blames
417 I think your best plan is to hold off making a decision until you know if you have passed the examination.
(a) delay (b) consider (c) stay (d) think
418 It was a very difficult race but the jockey held his own right until the end.
(a) overtook the others (b) did as well as the others
(c) did better than the others (d) tried to beat the others
419 Once he starts to talk about his favourite subject, he will hold forth until he is stopped.
(a) speak loudly (b) speak quickly (c) speak endlessly (d) speak slowly
420 The trouble is that whenever he's with strangers he always holds in his feelings.
(a) shows (b) restricts (c) tells (d) allows
421 Money is the root of all evil, so what's the point of earning a lot?
(a) bad for your health (b) the cause of greed
(c) the reason for health (d) the cause of wickedness
422 In my opinion money talks and the little people are totally ignored.
(a) rich people speak a lot
(b) rich people have influence
(c) rich people have too much money
(d) rich people are not silent
423 She's a really happy woman now because for once she's in the money.
(a) spending a lot of money (b) spending money quickly
(c) got money to spend (d) got a little money
424 For my money I would sooner go on a cruise than sit all day on the beach.
(a) In my circumstances (b) In my opinion
(c) In my situation (d) In my time
425 He has very little to do but he gets well paid and agrees it's money for jam.
(a) difficult money (b) hard money (c) good money (d) easy money
426 I think she should stop talking about it and put her money where her mouth is.
(a) give money for talking too much
(b) take money out of her mouth and be quiet
(c) give money for something she says she believes in
(d) give money for talking a lot about nothing
427 If you want to find some help with your project ask him because he's got money to burn.
(a) he spends money slowly (b) he spends money foolishly
(c) he spends money wisely (d) he hardly spends money
428 As soon as he had won the lottery, he went crazy and started spending money like water.
(a) spending money freely (b) spending money at sea
(c) spending money on swimming (d) spending money consistently
429 When you consider all the advantages you've gained I think you'll admit you had a good run for your money.
(a) a lot of trouble with your money (b) to chase after your money
(c) a lot of time with your money (d) a lot of benefit from your money
430 She's made it clear that we don't need to worry because money is no object.
(a) money is not important (b) money is not definite
(c) money is not clear (d) money is not available
431 I'm sorry that looks awful – those two colours don't go together.
(a) smash (b) crash (c) clash (d) hash
432 After what you've gone through, I'm sure you need a holiday.
(a) felt (b) sensed (c) acted (d) experienced
433 We won't go into that now but I don't think we can avoid the subject much longer.
(a) discuss (b) enter (c) introduce (d) interrupt
434 He's gone right down in my estimation now that I've heard what he has done to his family.
(a) I think often of him
(c) I don't think at all of him
(b) I think a lot of him
(d) I don't think much of him
435 My advice to you is to make your mind up before it's too late and simply go for it.
(a) take the opportunity soon
(c) take the opportunity now
(b) take the opportunity fairly
(d) take the opportunity slowly
436 I'm afraid you've left that food too long out of the fridge and now it's gone off.
(a) become flat (b) become rotten (c) become rich (d) become stale
437 There were so many members of the political party who had gone against the leader that he resigned.
(a) insisted (b) invited (c) apposed (d) opposed
438 Don't wait for me because I can't come yet so you go ahead and I'll join you later.
(a) go before me (b) go in front of me (c) go forwards me (d) go by me
439 If petrol prices go up any more, I shall have to use a bicycle.
(a) ascend (b) raise (c) increase (d) develop
440 I'm sorry I interrupted you, please go on from where I so rudely stopped you.
(a) continue (b) stop (c) speak (d) finish
441 It was late at night, the wind was howling and when she heard the knock on the door, she almost jumped out of her skin.
(a) was pleased (b) was terrified (c) was asleep (d) was delighted
442 As they only had a few minutes to get to the station, they ran all the way and finally caught the train by the skin of their teeth.
(a) just in time (b) just for time (c) just on time (d) just by time
443 There's something about him I just can't stand and he really gets under my skin.
(a) pushes me (b) presses me (c) treats me (d) annoys me
444 I wouldn't do that but you do whatever you like, as it's no skin off my nose.
(a) it's no good to me (b) it's not important to me
(c) it's not clear to me (d) it's not bad for me
445 It doesn't matter what you say to her I promise you, she's got a very thick skin.
(a) she's not affected by criticism (b) she's not interested in criticism
(c) she's not devoted to criticism (d) she's not governed by criticism
446 He looked at her and in the words of Frank Sinatra said: 'I've got you under my skin'.
(a) I'm very pleased with you (b) I'm very proud of you
(c) I'm very attracted to you (d) I'm very surprised by you
447 It was simply a case of running away or being killed and we decided to run to save our skins.
(a) to stay away (b) to stay dry (c) to stay clear (d) to stay alive
448 Be very careful what you say to Georgina about her new hairstyle; remember she has a very thin skin.
(a) she is very sensible (b) she is very sensitive
(c) she is very feeling (d) she is very sensing
449 I think the horse had been neglected for months and not been given enough to eat because it was just skin and bones.
(a) very thin (b) very old (c) very tired (d) very hungry
450 They say there's a very rare book in that pile of old books for sale so keep your eyes skinned.
(a) look slowly (b) look easily (c) look quickly (d) look carefully
451 You must have lost your marbles if you're seriously considering buying that house.
(a) be serious (b) be crazy (c) be adventurous (d) be happy
452 If you don't mind me saying so I think you're a bit over the top, aren't you?
(a) you're exaggerating a bit (b) you're joking a little
(c) you're laughing a bit (d) you're describing a little
453 All right then if you like I'll put my cards on the table.
(a) I'll tell you a story (b) I'll tell you what to do
(c) I'll tell you something (d) I'll tell you my honest opinion
454 I'd appreciate that. Go on, I'm all ears.
(a) I can hear what you're saying (b) I am listening very carefully
(c) I am listening to you (d) I can't hear a word
455 Well in the first place all the windows are broken, which is a real pain in the neck.
(a) a bad ache (b) a serious ache (c) a serious problem (d) a bad shock
456 Yes, I agree but at the same time it's not the end of the world.
(a) worth worrying about (b) worth talking about
(c) worth looking at (d) worth speaking about
457 Then of course there is that huge crack in one of the outer walls, that'll cost you an arm and a leg to repair.
(a) a little money (b) a sum of money (c) some money (d) a lot of money
458 You have a point but then I can deal with that in the fullness of time.
(a) in a little while (b) eventually (c) quite soon (d) sometimes
459 Finally there's one thing you can't just sweep under the carpet and that is the missing roof!
(a) forget (b) remember (c) ignore (d) interpret
460 I can see there are no flies on you but you must admit it is very cheap.
(a) you're not clear (b) you're not easy
(c) you're not clever (d) you're not stupid
461 They're not getting away with it! They must pay for what they have done.
(a) They won't come back (b) They won't succeed
(c) They won't do it again (d) They won't go again
462 I'm not putting up with that! She must do as I say.
(a) I disagree (b) I confirm (c) I object (d) I resist
463 I made it absolutely clear that he could on no account expect a pay rise this year.
(a) in this way (b) in some way (c) in that way (d) in no way
464 They asked me whether I would accept a discount instead of a new machine. No chance, I said.
(a) Unlikely (b) Improbable (c) Impossible (d) Untrue
465 We invited her to come to our party in the hope of putting things right but she wouldn't wear it.
(a) rejected (b) refused (c) repeated (d) reclined
466 I honestly don't know how you do it because personally I couldn't cope.
(a) would be unable to manage (b) would be unable to stay
(c) would be unable to hold (d) would be unable to handle
467 This happens every time I start the engine up. I tell you I can't be doing with it.
(a) I find it difficult (b) I find it irritating
(c) I find it stupid (d) I find it hard
468 This is now the third time I've had to phone up and complain and I've reached the stage where I can see no end to it.
(a) I don't know where I'm going (b) I don't know what I'm doing
(c) I don't know why it's happening (d) I don't know when it will finish
469 It's no good shouting at me like that – I'm doing the best I can.
(a) It's a waste of time (b) It's a waste of space
(c) It's a waste of money (d) It's a waste of doing
470 You'll get yourself in no end of trouble if you persist in refusing to pay those taxes.
(a) a certain amount (b) a big amount
(c) a huge amount (d) a special amount
471 As usual he left it to the last moment and as a consequence he missed the boat.
(a) didn't take advantage of the situation
(b) didn't take advantage of the opportunity
(c) didn't take advantage of the fare
(d) didn't take advantage of the date
472 I'm sorry to tell you that you've burnt your boats now and so you won't be able to go back.
(a) your current situation cannot be reversed
(b) your current situation cannot be repeated
(c) your current situation cannot be retaken
(d) your current situation cannot be restyled
473 I told her I understood exactly what she was feeling as we were both after all in the same boat.
(a) in a similar case (b) in a similar find
(c) in a similar take (d) in a similar situation
474 No matter how smoothly things are running, you can always rely on Charlie to rock the boat.
(a) spoil something (b) spoil anything
(c) spoil everything (d) spoil nothing
475 We were all a bit worried about the new manager because we heard that she liked to run a tight ship.
(a) be well organized (b) be well disposed
(c) be well received (d) be well placed
476 Although they were a couple well into their 80's everything in their house was always shipshape.
(a) very old (b) very neat (c) very fresh (d) very clean
477 Everybody imagined that there was a big romance between the two of them but it turned out they were merely ships that pass in the night.
(a) strangers meeting quietly (b) strangers meeting softly
(c) strangers meeting once (d) strangers meeting nightly
478 Sadly it never happened but she was absolutely sure her ship would come in one day and she could buy that house in the country.
(a) she would be famous (b) she would be free
(c) she would be happy (d) she would be rich
479 In view of his change in fortune he decided to push the boat out and hold a big party.
(a) spend a lot of money (b) spend a lot of time
(c) spend a lot of effort (d) spend a lot of energy
480 Once you've read the instruction book, you'll probably find it's plain sailing.
(a) accurate (b) active (c) straightforward (d) intelligent
481 I had quite a shock last night. I ran into an old flame of mine.
(a) a bright light (b) a brilliant person
(c) a former girlfriend (d) sparkling personality
482 I suppose she was the apple of your eye at the time.
(a) your favourite fruit (b) your favourite meal
(c) your favourite person (d) your favourite book
483 Yes, I suppose she was but she'd changed so. She was all skin and bone.
(a) very thin (b) very mean (c) very fat (d) very poor
484 And I suppose you didn't panic and were as cool as a cucumber?
(a) very bored (b) very calm (c) very rude (d) very stupid
485 Well I didn't have an axe to grind as far as she's concerned.
(a) a straight reason for getting involved
(c) a personal reason for getting involved
(b) a clever reason for getting involved
(d) a simple reason for getting involved
486 You mean there was no bad blood between the two of you?
(a) no hostile feelings (b) no interested feelings
(c) no strange feelings (d) no funny feelings
487 No, not really except she did get angry sometimes but her bark was worse than her bite.
(a) not as stupid as she sounded (b) not as dangerous as she seemed
(c) not as tall as she looked (d) not as clear as she appeared
488 Was she going anywhere or was she at a loose end?
(a) doing nothing particular (b) doing something special
(c) doing lots of lazy things (d) doing many casual things
489 Not really. Funny thing is I asked her out and she didn't bat an eyelid. What I want to know is whether I did the right thing.
(a) didn't answer me (b) didn't look at me
(c) didn't help me (d) didn't show any reaction
490 I can't help you there my friend. The ball is in your court.
(a) You must look out (b) You must decide
(c) You must try harder (d) You must accept
491 The way he murdered his victims in a slow, painful way was really cold-blooded.
(a) without feeling (b) without sense (c) without heat (d) without warmth
492 Whenever they met, she would always manage to cold shoulder him and turn the other way.
(a) freeze (b) dampen (c) ignore (d) defeat
493 Unfortunately he breaks into a cold sweat when he sees her, can't think straight and doesn't know what to do.
(a) shivers (b) turns cold (c) gets lost (d) panics
494 I'm afraid I'm getting cold feet about this scheme as I'm not sure it's such a good idea.
(a) worried about (b) deals about (c) feelings about (d) thoughts about
495 All right he got some money for his troubles but not very much and really it was cold comfort to him.
(a) little fuss (b) little peace (c) little consolation (d) little trust
496 It's difficult to describe him because he doesn't really say or do much he's what you might call a cold fish.
(a) a suspicious person (b) an impassive person
(c) a feeling person (d) a lazy person
497 Every day we get cold calls on the phone from total strangers trying to sell you something.
(a) unfriendly calls (b) unusual calls (c) unfair calls (d) unwanted calls
498 You never really know where you are with her as she just blows hot and cold.
(a) keeps talking (b) keeps taking things
(c) keeps changing her mood (d) keeps testing
499 They refused to let her into their circle of friends and left her out in the cold.
(a) all alone (b) without heat (c) all ready (d) all cold
500 You know he won't approve as he always pours cold water on any new ideas.
(a) dislikes (b) detracts (c) deceives (d) disapproves of
501 By the way are you thinking of going on holiday?
(a) Incidentally (b) However (c) Naturally (d) Nevertheless
502 If I'm in your way, I'll leave the room.
(a) I'm confusing you (b) I'm trying you
(c) I'm hindering you (d) I'm finding you
503 Every investor is really pleased because profits are way up this year.
(a) have gone up some (b) have gone up gradually
(c) have gone up moderately (d) have gone up hugely
504 As your house is on our way, we'll give you a lift home if you like.
(a) on our trip (b) on our route (c) on our excursion (d) on our crossing
505 At the moment plans are under way and the work should be finished next year.
(a) in progress (b) in the middle (c) in order (d) in control
506 We don't usually allow refunds but once in a way we agree.
(a) often (b) directly (c) frequently (d) occasionally
507 The army commander was very concerned about his troops and would never allow them to be in harm's way.
(a) in fights (b) in battle (c) in combat (d) in danger
508 You'll just have to make a decision. You can't have it both ways.
(a) benefit by cancelling two vertical views
(b) benefit by agreeing to two opposite views
(c) benefit by agreeing to two similar views
(d) benefit by agreeing to two average views
509 In view of the considerable opposition the members agreed to give way.
(a) yield (b) sustain (c) suspect (d) volunteer
510 She left school and immediately started to make her own way without help from her family.
(a) find her living (b) try her living (c) earn her living (d) hold her living
511 Come again? Sorry, I didn't hear what you said.
(a) Return it to me (b) Speak louder, please
(c) Can you repeat that (d) Can you come back
512 Your mom is going to come down hard on you if you don't clean your room now.
(a) reprimand (b) reward (c) exonerate (d) assist
513 New evidence came to light at the end of the trial.
(a) was hidden (b) was sheathed (c) was concealed (d) was revealed
514 Robert Koch was the first person to come up with a medicine to help in the treatment of Tuberculosis.
(a) eradicate (b) discover (c) vindicate (d) reveal
515 My dream of having my own house has finally come true.
(a) happened (b) become a fairy tale (c) surfaced (d) been revealed
516 A lot of people from the office I work at came down with the flu this past week.
(a) spread (b) dominated (c) got sick with (d) got healed from
517 In the end, it all comes down to the fact that you don't really care about me.
(a) intercedes to (b) interferes to (c) conspires to (d) is because of
518 When my boss asked me to come to his office this morning, little did I know I was coming in for some harsh comments.
(a) going to go through (b) going to make
(c) going to profess (d) going to interpret
519 I was turning into the left lane when a car came out of nowhere and hit me.
(a) stopped right in front of me (b) suddenly appeared
(c) spun over (d) fell off a truck
520 I need to come to terms with myself.
(a) have a dialogue
(b) discuss
(c) stop disappointing
(d) objectively and entirely confront and understand
521 Tom told Andrea that giant turtles had escaped from the city zoo and were eating only left-handed people. It wasn't until she saw the smirk on his face that Andrea noticed he was just pulling her leg.
(a) trying to hurt her (b) fooling her
(c) making fun of her (d) trying to make her fall
522 Why should she stick her neck out for them? They never helped her with anything.
(a) ask for money (b) stand up (c) take a big risk (d) lie
523 I am so mad at my boyfriend. We were supposed to have a date last night at the park but he stood me up.
(a) didn't come (b) forgot
(c) took me somewhere else (d) pretended he didn't know
524 It seems like something has been eating at John lately. Hes just not the same person any more.
(a) changing (b) challenging
(c) confusing (d) bothering and upsetting
525 I have a feeling in my gut that one of the employees is giving information about His boss to another company.
(a) strong fear (b) really strong instinct
(c) slight hint (d) a lot of proof
526 Andrew and Ana have been dating each other for so long that I think its about time they got hitched.
(a) moved in together (b) went on a honeymoon
(c) got married (d) met each other's parents
527 Bobs mom jumped down his throat when she saw his report card from school.
(a) was thrilled with him (b) was annoyed with him
(c) was angry with him (d) was happy for him
528 It turns me off when guys dont respect my boundaries.
(a) makes me completely lose interest (b) makes me angry
(c) makes me sorry (d) regrets me
529 Ever since Melanie won the Miss Universe Competition, her telephone has been ringing off the hook.
(a) broken (b) cut off
(c) ringing constantly (d) ringing every now and then
530 I think George and Lisa would make a great couple. We should try to hook them up.
(a) separate them
(b) make them hug one another
(c) make them buy one another presents
(d) get them together
531 We need to do something about it! This situation is getting out of hand!
(a) too big (b) too organized (c) out of control (d) out of order
532 Now the grandparents have the children on their hands.
(a) in their care (b) in trouble (c) spanked (d) to obey them
533 This last year, my company has made money hand over fist!
(a) with a lot of struggle (b) at a huge rate
(c) poorly (d) distribution
534 As soon as he laid his hands on all that money, he donated part of it to charitable institutions.
(a) stole (b) scattered (c) released (d) took possession of
535 The beginning of a new generation of computer software is at hand.
(a) imminent (b) remote
(c) current (d) in someone's possession
536 Do we have enough people on hand to help us move our stuff into the house?
(a) nearby (b) available (c) indisposed (d) confident
537 The FBI told the local police that their case was off their hands. The investigation was now a Federal matter.
(a) lost by them (b) improvised by them
(c) out of their jurisdiction (d) out of their control
538 Jane Williams is a very good investigative reporter, you've got to hand it to her.
(a) give her credit (b) give a present to her
(c) give a promotion to her (d) forgive her
539 Honey, can you hand me the car key, please? It's right next to you on the table.
(a) take to me (b) make a copy of (c) give me (d) find me
540 Learning a foreign language goes hand in hand with International Business.
(a) tossed from one hand to another (b) in different directions
(c) individually (d) together
541 You have to raise your voice a little when talking to him. He's a little hard of hearing.
(a) stubborn (b) quiet when he speaks
(c) deaf (d) distracted
542 I went to a real nice restaurant yesterday. The food cost was cheap and they served a lot of food. I had to ask for a doggy bag because I couldn't eat the whole thing.
(a) package to store left over food so the person can take it home
(b) dog bowl so you can give the rest of the food to your dog
(c) special order where you get smaller meal sizes
(d) kid's meal
543 Fabian was a doormat. No wonder his classmates were always giving him a hard time.
(a) snob (b) geek (c) coward (d) chubby boy
544 I invited a friend to go to a street market by my house where they served some real good Japanese food. My friend's mom wanted to pay for her daughter's meal, but I insisted on paying for both our meals myself, her mom finally said: Ok, as long as we go Dutch next time.
(a) I pay for your meal (b) you take me with you
(c) you let me drive you there (d) we divide the costs
545 So, is everything plain as a pikestaff? Oh, yes indeed sir!
(a) clean (b) clear (c) messy (d) in position
546 We are having a pot-luck dinner at Tim's house tomorrow. Everybody is invited!
(a) dinner where everybody brings something to eat
(b) dinner where everybody chips in
(c) dinner where only soup is served
(d) dinner where people eat and play games at the same time
547 I need everybody's help. The wedding is tomorrow and we haven't even started with the decorations yet. We have no time to lose.
(a) been procrastinating (b) to remember what time it is
(c) extra time (d) to start right now
548 Just keep your wig on. Everything is going to be alright, okay?
(a) hold your wig so it won't fall off (b) get another hair cut
(c) calm down (d) throw a fit
549 Kyle was saved by the bell when his sister walked in and asked him to take her to ballet practice.
(a) rescued from an unwanted situation (b) detained from his duty
(c) obligated to comply (d) obliged to cooperate
550 I would stay away from that guy if I were you, he has a screw loose.
(a) is dangerous (b) is annoying (c) is a flirt (d) is crazy
551 Everybody thought Jane and Elliot were a happy couple, but it was all just make believe.
(a) modesty (b) pretending (c) reality (d) denial
552 I've been working hard for the last few months trying to make ends meet, but something I'm not even expecting always comes up and I have to pay for it.
(a) make enough money to pay for expenses (b) survive
(c) meet my family's needs (d) make good business
553 Man's first walk on the moon made history.
(a) was forgotten (b) is only talked about in history books
(c) was unheard of (d) was meaningful enough to influence history
554 You can make people's day just by telling them how important they are to you.
(a) displease people (b) resent people
(c) give people great pleasure (d) antipathize people
555 If I had a chance to go to Paris, I would make the most of it.
(a) be satisfied with (b) take great advantage of
(c) go there as soon as possible (d) drawback from
556 Charity made a scene at the club when she saw her boyfriend dancing with another girl.
(a) played a role (b) had a fight (c) hid herself (d) acted like a fool
557 So, George… Have you made up your mind where you want to go for your internship?
(a) decided (b) conjured up (c) told your mom (d) postponed
558 Now it makes sense to me why you moved out of that house.
(a) I am intrigued (b) I understand (c) it frustrates me (d) it concerns
559 Ana finally made it. She is an excellent doctor.
(a) failed (b) receded (c) succeeded (d) blew it
560 Mom, can you tell Todd to stop making fun of me?
(a) mocking (b) lying to (c) flattering (d) flirting with
561 The school custodian was the main suspect of the girl's disappearance.
(a) principal (b) teacher (c) janitor (d) receptionist
562 Linda got a job as an executive assistant in a Law Firm.
(a) a manager (b) a business partner (c) clerk (d) secretary
563 Celebrities are usually surrounded by their personal protection specialists.
(a) fans (b) bodyguards (c) lawyers (d) reporters
564 George is in the food business now. He is an Executive Snack Route Consultant.
(a) a restaurant cheff (b) a potato chip delivery truck driver
(c) a chief (d) a waiter
565 I have always wanted to be an esthetician.
(a) a hairdresser (b) a plastic surgeon (c) an artist (d) top model
566 My mom used to work at a hospital as a patient care assistant.
(a) a psychologist (b) a social worker (c) a nurse (d) a general surgeon
567 Bob used to work as a media courier during school summer breaks when he was a kid, now he has his own newspaper.
(a) a reporter from the school newspaper (b) a newspaper seller boy
(c) a newspaper delivery boy (d) a television news announcer
568 Some places in New York have advertised on the newspaper they needed part-time career associate scanning professionals.
(a) check-out clerks (b) door greeters
(c) store supervisors (d) grocery baggers
569 The day before Carol's wedding, her bridesmaids went to see a nail technician.
(a) a professional who designs fake nails (b) a specialist in nail diseases
(c) a person who sells nails (d) a manicurist
570 The meteorologist said on TV that it is supposed to rain all day tomorrow.
(a) astronomer (b) television weatherman
(c) fortune teller (d) TV anchor
571 There are times when you must decide and take the bull by the horns.
(a) make the right decision (b) make the wrong decision
(c) make a bold decision (d) make a final decision
572 He leads a dog's life really because his freedom is always curtailed.
(a) never knows what to do (b) sometimes does something wrong
(c) never goes out (d) never does what he wants
573 No-one ever mentions him because he's regarded as the black sheep of the family.
(a) the one with a sense of humour (b) the one with a bad reputation
(c) the one who is always late (d) the one who never washes
574 I shouldn't go outside without a raincoat because it's raining cats and dogs.
(a) it's just started to rain (b) it's going to rain
(c) it's raining very heavily (d) it's raining a little
575 You shouldn't sign there I think he's about to make a monkey out of you.
(a) to make a fool of you (b) to make you lose money
(c) to make you feel stupid (d) to make you lose interest
576 It's a lovely house and very big but nobody uses it so it's a bit of a white elephant.
(a) something very beautiful and useful
(b) something very big and useful
(c) something very cheap and useless
(d) something very expensive and useless
577 When the business folded, he took the lion's share of the assets.
(a) the easiest part (b) the smallest part
(c) the biggest part (d) the only part
578 Without my glasses I can't see where I'm going in fact I'm as blind as a bat.
(a) very short sighted (b) very long sighted
(c) very far sighted (d) very clear sighted
579 I get very irritated sometimes because they're always up with the lark and I like to lie in.
(a) up very easily (b) up very early (c) up very often (d) up very noisily
580 I would advise you to do that as well and in that way you'll kill two birds with one stone.
(a) get things done twice
(b) get something done two times
(c) get two things done at the same time
(d) get two things done twice
581 The opposition party dismissed the government's proposal out of hand.
(a) without further consideration (b) with some hesitation
(c) without thinking (d) with reluctance
582 Since she started work on the stock exchange she has been making money hand over fist.
(a) in moderation (b) in large quantities
(c) to a certain extent (d) to some extent
583 They have lost all their money and now lead a sort of hand to mouth existence.
(a) impoverished (b) simplified (c) leisurely (d) indifferent
584 It's no good asking anybody in that shop to help you because they won't lift a finger.
(a) show you the way (b) carry your goods
(c) take your order (d) do anything at all for you
585 In the obituary about the millionaire all his enterprises were listed and it looked as if he had had a finger in every pie.
(a) a control over many activities
(b) an involvement in many activities
(c) an interference in many activities
(d) a belief in many activities
586 I've just bought a brand new car with all the latest gadgets and quite honestly it has cost me an arm and a leg.
(a) a reasonable amount of money
(b) a fair amount of money
(c) a huge amount of money
(d) a good deal of money
587 I don't want to have to twist your arm but I hope you realize that your refusal to comply could be harmful.
(a) allow you to agree (b) force you to agree
(c) beg you to agree (d) ask you to agree
588 Have a look at the benefits that the society can offer you and then you may feel like dipping your toe in the water.
(a) deciding to try membership straightaway
(b) deciding to try membership quite soon
(c) deciding to try membership for a year
(d) deciding to try membership for a trial
589 If you do join a political party then you are expected to toe the line on every occasion.
(a) say what you like (b) stick to the rules
(c) follow your conscience (d) speak your mind
590 I wouldn't say I never see eye to eye with my employers but sometimes they can make extraordinary demands.
(a) totally side (b) totally work (c) totally agree (d) totally disagree
591 Alex had lost a lot of money and as a consequence was feeling down in the dumps.
(a) lonely (b) miserable (c) uncomfortable (d) uneasy
592 He had given in to a longstanding weakness of his and pinned his hopes on the favourite winning the race.
(a) made a wish about (b) tried his luck with
(c) made a promise (d) put a lot of faith in
593 This horse in all honesty didn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning.
(a) a chance in a million (b) a chance worth taking
(c) a chance of success (d) a chance of a lifetime
594 Alex said he had had a dream about the horse winning but most people regarded this story with a pinch of salt.
(a) with enthusiasm (b) with caution (c) with care (d) with luck
595 What happened was that the stupid animal took fright halfway through the course and without batting an eyelid decided to go back to the start.
(a) taking a chance (b) turning round (c) looking (d) worrying at all
596 As far as Alex was concerned this was the last straw and he vowed he would never risk money on a horse ever again.
(a) the final decision (b) the final moment
(c) the final disaster (d) the final occasion
597 The trouble was that he didn't have a bean not even enough to pay for the fare home.
(a) didn't have a wallet (b) didn't have a penny
(c) didn't have any change (d) didn't have a ticket
598 He decided he would swallow his pride and try and hitchhike.
(a) take his medicine (b) take no interest in other people
(c) not worry what people thought (d) forget about himself
599 Fortunately it wasn't long before he got a lift with an old man who had a heart of gold and gave him some money.
(a) was very generous (b) was very wise (c) was very old (d) was very ill
600 He told him to invest it wisely, which Alex did. He bought a ticket for the lottery and his ship came home because he won the jackpot.
(a) his mind changed (b) his opinion changed
(c) his luck changed (d) his views changed
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