ELEMENTARY A 1
УО «БЕЛОРУССКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ»
Н. В. Белова
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY TESTS
LEVELS A 1 – C 2
Минск: 2012
Рецензент: Новик Н. А., заведующий кафедрой профессионально ориентированной английской речи Учреждения образования «Белорусский государственный экономический университет», кандидат филологических наук, доцент.
Рекомендовано кафедрой профессионально ориентированной английской речи БГЭУ.
Белова Н. В.
English Proficiency Tests. Levels A1 – C2. Сборник тестов по английскому языку / Н. В. Белова. – Мн.: БГЭУ, 2012. – 65 с.
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Contents
PREFACE ……………………………………………………………………….. 4
GRAMMAR
Elementary A 1 …………………………………………………………………… 6
Pre Intermediate A 2 ……………………………………………………………… 9
Intermediate B 1 ………………………………………………………………… 11
Upper Intermediate B 2 …………………………………………………………. 14
Advanced C 1 …………………………………………………………………… 17
Upper Advanced C 2 ……………………………………………………………. 19
VOCABULARY
Elementary A 1 ………………………………………………………………….. 23
Pre Intermediate A 2 …………………………………………………………….. 27
Intermediate B 1 ………………………………………………………………… 31
Upper Intermediate B 2 …………………………………………………………. 35
Advanced C 1 …………………………………………………………………… 39
Upper Advanced C 2 ……………………………………………………………. 43
READING
Elementary A 1 ………………………………………………………………….. 49
Pre Intermediate A 2 …………………………………………………………...... 51
Intermediate B 1 ………………………………………………………………… 54
Upper Intermediate B 2 …………………………………………………………. 57
Advanced C 1 …………………………………………………………………… 60
Upper Advanced C 2 ……………………………………………………………. 63
PREFACE
Modern Europe encourages mobility of labour and of students across the frontiers of the European Union and beyond. In order to be able to take up study places or work opportunities, knowledge of a foreign language is essential. In the modern Europe, it is increasingly important not only to be able to use a foreign language, especially a widespread and widely learned language like English, but also to be able to prove that one can use the language at the level required by employers, schools, universities or other agencies.
This book is designed to test students’ level of knowledge in grammar, vocabulary and reading. Grammar part consists of 4 – 5 exercises; vocabulary part includes 50 gapped sentences or questions with 3 – 4 variants of answers; reading part introduces multiple-choice texts with 4-option multiple-choice questions.
The following rate scale may be used for assessing these level tests:
100-96% – 10, 95-91% – 9, 90-86% – 8, 85-81% – 7, 80-76% – 6,
75-71% – 5, 70-66% – 4, 65-61% – 3, ≤60% – 2.
Inspired and motivated learners take control of their learning and become more effective autonomous learners. Through learner training we can help learners understand how they learn and how they can acquire useful tools that will enhance their progress.
GRAMMAR
LEVEL TEST ELEMENTARY A 1
A. Choose the correct option.
1.
a. Where are you from?
b. What is your from?
c. What from are you?
2. Are you French?
a. Yes, I is.
b. Yes, he is.
c. Yes, I am.
3.
a. He live on London.
b. He live in London.
c. He lives in London.
4.
a. I don’t like coffee.
b. I doesn’t like coffee.
c. I does like coffee.
5.
a. He goes to work in bus.
b. He goes to work by bus.
c. He goes to work by the bus.
6.
a. George has very big car.
b. George a very big car has.
c. George has a very big car.
7. Do you speak English?
a. Yes, we do.
b. Yes, we don't.
c. Yes, they do.
8.
a. Look at that house over here.
b. Look at that house over there.
c. Look at that house under there.
9.
a. He Italian, he not Polish.
b. He is Italian, he isn't Polish.
c. They is Italian, they isn’t Polish.
10.
a. What do you have breakfast?
b. When do you have breakfast?
c. Where breakfast you?
11.
a. Where is the train station?
b. What is train Station?
c. Where the train station is?
12.
a. Give me the book!
b. The book me give!
c. Give the book me!
B. Put negatives.
E. g. I like coffee but I don’t like tea.
|1. I drink whisky but … rum. |a. he doesn’t speak. |
| |b. she doesn’t eat. |
| |c. I don’t drink. |
| |d. you don’t play. |
| |e. they don’t like. |
|2. He speaks Japanese but … German. |a. he doesn’t speak. |
| |b. she doesn’t eat. |
| |c. I don’t drink. |
| |d. you don’t play. |
| |e. they don’t like. |
|3. They like Pop but … Rock. |a. he doesn’t speak. |
| |b. she doesn’t eat. |
| |c. I don’t drink. |
| |d. you don’t play. |
| |e. they don’t like. |
|4. She eats Chinese food but …Vietnamese food. |a. he doesn’t speak. |
| |b. she doesn’t eat. |
| |c. I don’t drink. |
| |d. you don’t play. |
| |e. they don’t like. |
|5. You play drums but … guitar. |a. he doesn’t speak. |
| |b. she doesn’t eat. |
| |c. I don’t drink. |
| |d. you don’t play. |
| |e. they don’t like. |
C. Add these words to each group.
|Germany Swedish brown seventy June Friday green |
|twelve Tuesday December Switzerland snow eight wind |
|February nineteen Italian Norwegian Sun Sunday orange |
|rain Greek April |
Countries _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Nationalities _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Days _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Numbers _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Months _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
The Weather _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
Colours _______ _______ _______ _______ _______ _______
D. Add correct verbs.
|……. a book. | |
|……. a letter. | |
|……. to a song. |ask listen live work |
|……. at a picture. | |
|……. a question. |read speak look write |
|……. English. | |
|……. in town. | |
|……. in a bank. | |
E. Fill in the correct prepositions.
We live (in, near, on under) New York, (in, near, on, under) The Bowery. We live (in, near, on, under) a big apartment (in, near, on, under) the third floor. Our building is (in, near, on, under) the library. (in, near, on, under) our apartment is a bakery. We are very happy (in, near, on, under) our neighbourhood.
LEVEL TEST PRE INTERMEDIATE A 2
A. Choose the correct option.
1.
a. Where did you have dinner last night?
b. Where have you had dinner last night?
c. Where do you have dinner last night?
2. I was born …
a. before 30 years.
b. thirty years ago.
c. the last thirty years.
3. Do you mind if I open the window?
a. Yes, that's fantastic.
b. Don't be silly.
c. No, not at all.
4.
a. I should stop smoking.
b. I should to stop smoking.
c. I must to stop smoking.
5. You … if you don’t want to.
a. mustn't to go
b. don't have to go
c. needn't to go
6.
a. I really should to talk to her.
b. I really need to talk to her.
c. I really must to talk to her.
7. I’m …
a. going to take a long walk.
b. going taking a long walk.
c. going a long walk.
8.
a. Are you going party on Friday?
b. Are you going partying on Friday?
c. Are you going to the party on Friday?
9.
a. I'm not working tomorrow.
b. I'm not to working tomorrow.
c. I don't working tomorrow.
10.
a. Did you rather go to a different movie?
b. Would you rather go to a different movie?
c. Would you didn't go to a different movie?
11.
a. It will be very hot this summer.
b. It isn't willing very hot this summer.
c. It will is very hot this summer.
12.
a. It was been very nice this evening.
b. It has been very nice this evening.
c. It will been very nice this evening.
B. Choose the right question.
|Who |are you looking at me? |
|What |did you come? |
|How |languages do you speak? |
|Where |is that matter? |
|When |is that girl? |
|Why |is your father? |
|How many |do you live? |
C. Match the opposite.
|A. find depart finish buy catch remember |
|spend dark break love |
|B. save hate lose bright start mend |
|arrive sell forget drop |
D. Match the synonym.
|A. dull strange intelligent funny quiet |
|cheap terrible fantastic easy difficult |
|B. fabulous inexpensive amusing boring odd |
|hard silent dreadful clever simple |
LEVEL TEST INTERMEDIATE B 1
A. Choose the correct option.
1.
a. When are you going to go out?
b. When going out are we?
c. When do we go out?
2.
a. I work tomorrow.
b. I don’t working tomorrow.
c. I’m working tomorrow.
3.
a. Did you finish your project?
b. Have you finished your project?
c. Have you got finished your project?
Answer: — Yes, just now.
4.
a. I am usually having some coffee and toast for my breakfast.
b. I am used to have some coffee and toast for my breakfast.
c. I usually have some coffee and toast for my breakfast.
5.
a. I’m trying to eat a more healthy diet.
b. I try to eat a more healthy diet.
c. I’m trying to eat a healthier diet.
6.
a. He’s never been to New York.
b. He’s never gone to New York.
c. He’s gone often to New York.
7.
a. At this rate, they will never be here on time.
b. At this rate, they are never here on time.
c. At this rate, they are never going here on time.
8.
a. Are you studied Chinese before?
b. Are you studying Chinese before?
c. Have you studied Chinese before?
9.
a. I can do that for you.
b. I could do that.
c. I could to make that for you.
Answer: — Thank you, that’s very kind.
10.
a. Are you going to University?
b. Are you going to go to University?
c. Do you like University?
Answer: — Yes, in the autumn.
11.
a. You haven’t to do that, you know.
b. You didn’t have to do that, you know.
c. You didn’t must do that, you know.
12.
a. How long is it from Hong Kong to Shanghai?
b. How far is it from Hong Kong to Shanghai?
c. How much is it from Hong Kong to Shanghai?
13.
a. When we finish the painting, we’ll have a cup of tea.
b. When we’ve finished the painting, we’ll have a cup of tea.
c. When the painting finishes, we’ll have a cup of tea.
14. He told her that ...
a. he would love her forever.
b. he loved her forever.
c. he is loving her forever.
15.
a. She asked the shop assistant to have a refund.
b. She asked the shop assistant to give a refund.
c. She asked the shop assistant for a refund.
B. Write synonyms.
|exhausted furious terrified dear huge |
|filthy enormous generous fantastic miserable |
|minute awful tiny dull clever spotless |
|great well mannered terrible |
1. Big __________ __________ __________
2. Small __________ __________ __________
3. Tired __________ __________ __________
4. Angry __________ __________ __________
5. Dirty __________ __________ __________
6. Clean __________ __________ __________
7. Kind __________ __________ __________
8. Polite __________ __________ __________
9. Expensive __________ __________ __________
10. Intelligent __________ __________ __________
11. Boring __________ __________ __________
12. Sad __________ __________ __________
13. Frightened __________ __________ __________
14. Bad __________ __________ __________
15. Good __________ __________ __________
C. Fill in the appropriate prepositions.
|1. I don’t agree … you. |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|2. Forget … it! |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|3. Does he still go … school |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|4. … or is he … University? |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|5. Please look … me when I’m talking! |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|6. Are you listening … me? |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|7. I’m sorry … what I said earlier. |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|8. She’s married … a doctor, you know. |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|9. Can you have dinner … us next weekend. |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|10. That’s a lovely thing … say! |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|11. I haven’t seen him … ages. |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
|12. I’ll come by your house … Tuesday. |a. at b. with c. to d. for |
| |e. about f. in g. on |
D. Fill in the gaps.
|throw away grew into sort out set up look after started out give up |
When George _______ his own business, everyone told him he was crazy to _______ his old job. His friends told him not to _______ his fantastic lifestyle. His business _______ small, but soon it _______ a large company. Now it’s not an easy company to _______, but George manages to _______ his problems.
LEVEL TEST UPPER INTERMEDIATE B 2
A. Choose the correct option.
1.
a. He told he wasn’t feeling well.
b. He said he doesn’t feeling well.
c. He said he wasn’t feeling well.
2.
a. We won’t know how to do after we get the results.
b. When we get the results we won’t know what to do.
c. We won’t know what to do until we get the results.
3.
a. If you wouldn’t tell me, I’ll scream!
b. If you don’t tell me, I’ll scream!
c. If you didn’t tell me, I’ll scream!
4.
a. He’s probably lost her number.
b. He’s lost her number, probably.
c. Probably, he’s lost her number.
5.
a. I’ll only tell you, if you can keep a secret.
b. If you can keep a secret, I would tell you.
c. You can’t keep a secret, if I did tell you.
6.
a. What do you think we’ll be doing in five years’ time?
b. What do you think you’re doing in five years’ time?
c. What do you think we do in five year’s time?
7.
a. I didn’t do that if I were you.
b. I wouldn’t do that if I were you.
c. I wouldn’t do that if I was you.
8.
a. I usually to live in Paris, but now I live in Madrid.
b. I used to live in Paris, but now I live in Madrid.
c. I am used to live in Paris, but now I live in Madrid.
9.
a. This time tomorrow, I am in Tokyo.
b. This time tomorrow, I am being in Tokyo.
c. This time tomorrow, I will be in Tokyo.
10.
a. You didn’t use to smoke, did you?
b. You usen’t to smoke, did you?
c. You aren’t used to smoke, did you?
11.
a. He looked tired, because he had travelled all day.
b. He looked tired, because he had been travelling all day.
c. He looked tired, because he had travelling all day.
12.
a. Sarah is working on something done!
b. Sarah is having some work done!
c. Sarah is doing work done!
13.
a. You must have drink something!
b. You must have drinking!
c. You must have been drinking!
14.
a. She’s so nice a woman!
b. She’ s such a nice woman!
c. She’s a so nice woman!
15.
a. I was told the party was next Friday.
b. I told the party was next Friday.
c. I told them the party was next Friday.
B. Correct the word order.
1. is American her second husband?
2. he dances beautifully the Waltz.
3. about what is the movie?
4. nobody was injured seriously in the accident.
5. what mean does “Glitterati”?
6. I like very much this restaurant.
7. almost he missed the flight.
8. he has lost his keys probably.
9. he didn’t say goodbye even.
10. how many cigarettes usually you do smoke a day?
C. Confusing words.
1. I’ve (met, known) him since I was a little girl.
2. He (told, said) us that he would be here later.
3. We met when we were (doing, making) an exam.
4. It doesn’t (mind, matter) if we arrive a bit late.
5. They (won, earned) a lot of money in the Lottery.
6. Do you see the guy (carrying, wearing) the dark glasses?
7. (Remember, Remind) me to take an umbrella when I leave.
8. I suddenly (realized, noticed) that she was wearing my green jacket.
9. He spends all his time (avoiding, preventing) me, because he owes me money. 10. We are (expecting, hoping) some visitors this weekend.
LEVEL TEST ADVANCED C 1
A. Choose the correct option.
1. All my life ...
a. I loved going to the movies.
b. I have loved to go to the movies.
c. I’ve loved going to the movies.
2. There you are!
a. I have waited for ages.
b. I have been waiting for ages.
c. I waited for ages.
3. He’s had his car ...
a. when he passed his driving test.
b. since he passed his driving test.
c. as he passed his driving test.
4. I don’t think Tokyo ...
a. is dangerous like London.
b. is so dangerous as London.
c. is as dangerous as London.
5.
a. He looks just as his father.
b. He looks just like his father.
c. He looks just after his father.
6.
a. Your birthday’s next month, isn’t it?
b. Your birthday will be next month, won’t it?
c. Your birthday is going to be next month, isn’t it?
7.
a. The doctor said it was nothing to worry about.
b. The doctor said its nothing. Don’t worry.
c. The doctor said it isn’t something to worry about.
8.
a. I can’t imagine why he said that.
b. I might imagine why he said that.
c. I don’t imagine why he said that.
9.
a. The painting sold for three thousand euros.
b. The painting was sold for three thousand euros.
c. The painting was being sold for three thousand euros.
10. I have never been ... in all my life!
a. such embarrassed
b. so embarrassed
c. such an embarrassed
11.
a. Had spoken to
b. Having spoken to
c. Speaking to
... Richard, it seems he finally made his decision.
B. Fill in the appropriate verb to form the expression.
|Form cut save break read play keep fill lay take make |
1. To _______ an opinion.
2. To _______ allowances.
3. To _______ precautions.
4. To _______ time.
5. To _______a tooth.
6. To _______ between the lines.
7. To _______ a leg.
8. To _______ truant.
9. To _______ a vacancy.
10. To _______ the table.
11. To _______ a company.
12. To _______ a house.
C. Choose the appropriate preposition.
1. It was really nice (for, to, with, of) you to invite me.
2. The house has been (by, to, on, in) the market for a while.
3. I’m not very good (with, on, at, for) maths.
4. You are (to, with, under, on) no obligation to go.
5. He is (at, in, on, to) charge of the whole department.
6. Robert is an authority (in, on, over, at) English literature.
7. You must be responsible (of, to, by, for) your decisions.
8. I’m very concerned (against, with, about, for) his smoking.
9. Could you deal (for, with, from, on) this problem later, please?
10. I want to protest (over, on, about, of) the state of the building.
LEVEL TEST UPPER ADVANCED C 2
A. Choose the correct option.
1.
a. I think the show is about starting now.
b. I think the show is about in start now.
c. I think the show is about to start now.
2.
a. You would have heard the news yet.
b. You won’t have heard the news yet.
c. You will have heard the news yet.
3. What do you think ... ten years from now?
a. you’ll do
b. you’ll be doing
c. you are doing
4.
a. He didn’t used to smoke.
b. He didn’t use to smoke.
c. He use not to smoke.
5.
a. I was going to call you
b. I was thinking of call you
c. I was calling you
but then I forgot.
6.
a. At the time
b. In time
c. By the time
I got to the airport, the plane had left.
7.
a. Bicycles are widely used in Amsterdam.
b. Bicycles use widely in Amsterdam.
c. Bicycles are in use widely in Amsterdam.
8.
a. The children were looking after my mother.
b. The children looked after by my mother.
c. The children were being looked after by my mother.
9.
a. I’ve just been done at the hairdressers
b. I’ve just cut my hair at the hairdressers
c. I’ve just been to the hairdressers
what do you think?
10.
a. Sarah got her handbag snatched.
b. Sarah had her handbag snatched.
c. Sarah’s handbag had snatched.
11. If I had known you were coming ...
a. I have bought a cake.
b. I would have bought a cake.
c. I will buy a cake.
12.
a. That letter should have arrived by now.
b. That letter should to have arrived by now.
c. That letter must be arrived by now.
13.
a. I think you might have told me!
b. I think you might tell me!
c. I think you might to have told me!
14.
a. At any time, was I informed.
b. At no time, was I informed.
c. At no time was informed I.
15.
a. It’s just not worth to get involved.
b. It’s just not worth getting involved.
c. It’s just not worth to involve myself.
B. Fill in the missing verb below to complete the verbal expressions.
|throw acquire cook cut serve take |
|read collect bear alleviate follow drive |
1. To _______ a party.
2. To _______ one’s suffering.
3. To _______ time.
4. To _______ a grudge.
5. To _______ a hard bargain.
6. To _______ heart.
7. To _______ suit.
8. To _______ music.
9. To _______ a tooth.
10. To _______ one’s thoughts.
11. To _______ a taste.
12. To _______ the books.
C. Replace the word in the sentence with a suitable phrasal verb.
|Keep up leave out come down do up bring on |
|Put off break up fix up fall out write off |
1. We can’t meet you for dinner – Michael has _______ with a terrible case of flu! (become ill)
2. We love the new house, but it is going to cost a lot of money to _______. (refurbish, decorate)
3. I hate cats. They _______ my terrible allergies. (cause)
4. Because of the terrible flooding, they have decided to _______ their trip to India. (postpone)
5. In all the hotels where I have stayed in America, they _______ floor number 13. They are very superstitious. (omit)
6. He is working so hard! But I think it will be impossible for him to _______ the place. (maintain)
7. I haven’t seen you in so long! We have to _______ a date for lunch! (arrange)
8. The car was a total _______ after the accident, but luckily nobody was hurt. (destroyed)
9. Elizabeth, I really don’t want _______ with you about over this! (have an argument)
10. So when do the children _______ for Christmas? (close for the holidays)
VOCABULARY
VOCABULARY TEST ELEMENTARY A 1
1. I __________ in my English lessons.
a. got a good time b. have got a good time c. have a good time
2. You can __________ skiing, swimming, dancing and shopping.
a. make b. do c. take d. go
3 “What __________ ?” “I’m listening to music”.
a. are you doing b. do you do c. do you like doing
4. __________ this morning.
a. I did a coffee b. I made a coffee c. I’m doing a coffee
5. What time did you __________ last night?
a. come home b. come to home c. come back to home
6. How__________ to get to the airport?
a. long it is b. much c. long does it take d. far
7. Please can you turn the TV __________ ? I can’t hear it!
a. off b. on c. down d. up
8. I __________ very well with my sister.
a. get out b. get on c. get up d. get over
9. He __________ good-bye.
a. told b. said me c. said
10. You can ___________ train, plane and bicycle.
a. catch b. miss c. go by
11. __________ is the sixth month of the year.
a. July b. June c. January d. May
12. Laura’s ___________ at the moment but she’ll be back in ten minutes.
a. out b. abroad c. Here
13. The driver sits at the __________ of the bus.
a. side b. beginning c. middle d. front
14. She drives __________ .
a. good b. well c. slow d. fastly
15. “The weather’s nice today”. “Yes, it’s __________ .”
a. terrible b. lovely c. dreadful
16. “Jacek is so easy-going”. “Yes, he’s always __________ .”
a. happy b. lovely c. relaxed d. kind
17. This house is ___________ .
a. very quite b. very quiet c. very quietly
18. “Kate has a husband now”. “Yes, she’s __________ .”
a. single b. widowed c. divorced d. married
19. This is my niece – my __________ .
a. brother’s son b. brother’s daughter c. aunt’s sister.
20. Your __________ is not part of your leg.
a. thumb b. toe c. knee d. foot
21. I’m __________ a green shirt.
a. wearing b. having c. carrying
22. He’s __________ . He should eat more.
a. too thin b. slim c. handsome
23. Take an aspirin for __________ .
a. headaches b. asthma c. hay-fever d. vomiting
24. “Sad” is the opposite of __________ .
a. hot b. happy c. ill d. well
25. “I passed my exam!” “__________ “
a. Bless you! b. Good luck! c. Cheers! d. Congratulations!
26. Steffi is Swiss. She’s from __________ .
a. Switzerland b. Holland c. Sweden
27. We saw some lightening, then we heard loud __________ .
a. thunder b. fog c. snow
28. You can borrow books from the __________ .
a. post office b. bookshop c. library d. town hall
29. A __________ has lots of trees.
a. village b. field c. forest d. river
30. __________ live on a farm.
a. Snakes b. Sheep c. Elephants d. Fish
31. You see the word __________ at the train station.
a. check in b. platform c. boarding card d. flight
32. “EXIT” means __________ .
a. go out b. go in c. go up
33. __________ is red and soft.
a. A banana b. An orange c. An apple d. A strawberry
34. You find __________ in the kitchen.
a. shampoo b. saucepans c. wardrobes
35. You find an alarm clock, wardrobe and chest of drawers in the _________ .
a. bathroom b. kitchen c. bedroom
36. You keep books on a __________ .
a. bookshelf b. sofa c. armchair d. dining table
37. A doctor works __________ .
a. in a shop b. in an office c. in a factory d. at the hospital
38. When you finish university you __________ .
a. give a lecture b. do a course c. get a degree d. take notes
39. __________ is not part of a computer.
a. An email b. A screen c. A mouse d. A keyboard
40. We want to take the car with us so we’re going by __________ .
a. plane b. ferry c. train
41. You go to the __________ to buy lipstick, aspirin and toothpaste.
a. book shop b. butcher c. toy shop d. chemist
42. “Have you booked a room?” “Yes, I __________ .”
a. have a reservation b. would like a double room c. checked in
43. “__________ “ “Yes, I’ll have fish and salad”.
a. What do you want? b. Are you ready to order? c. Is everything all right?
44. She plays __________ everyday.
a. swimming b. karate c. running d. tennis
45. A __________ is about ghosts or dead people.
a. horror film b. musical c. comedy d. western
46. Shall we __________ a DVD tonight?
a. see b. listen to c. watch d. look at
47. A __________ attacked me in the street and stole my bag.
a. terrorist b. mugger c. vandal d. robber
48. A __________ is often on TV every day and is about people’s lives.
a. talk show b. cartoon c. documentary d. soap opera
49. Can you repair my TV? __________ .
a. It’s untidy b. It isn’t working c. It’s out of order d. It’s crashed
50. A __________ is a type of natural disaster.
a. strike b. hurricane c. car crash d. war
VOCABULARY TEST PRE INTERMEDIATE A 2
1. Jorge is Venezuelan and his wife is __________.
a. Swede b. Sweden c. Swedish d. Swedes
2. Bill loves repairing cars and he wants to train to be a __________.
a. painter b. mechanic c. doctor d. waiter
3. Joe __________ his bicycle to work every day.
a. rides b. drives c. goes d. gets
4. If you don’t know how to __________ a word, look it up in your dictionary.
a. mean b. spell c. understand d. learn
5. My mother is a very good __________.
a. cooker b. cooking c. cook d. cookery
6. This maths problem is too __________ for me.
a. heavy b. hard c. noisy d. empty
7. We must __________ the football match on TV this evening.
a. watch b. look c. see d. listen
8. Can I help you ___________ your homework?
a. make b. work c. do d. turn
9. There are 24 hours in a __________.
a. night b. day c. week d. year
10. Could you tell me the __________ to Piccadilly Circus, please?
a. path b. way c. road d. street
11. They live on the top floor of a big bock of _________.
a. houses b. rooms c. homes d. flats
12. I bought some milk at the little shop on the __________.
a. traffic lights b. bus stop c. corner of our street d. end of the road
13. All the children at that school have to __________ a uniform.
a. use b. wear c. carry d. put
14. For dinner we had __________ and rice.
a. chicken b. cow c. pig d. sheep
15. My favourite subject at school was __________ because I love learning about numbers.
a. art b. history c. science d. mathematics
16. Come to my desk and __________ me your book, please.
a. take b. get c. bring d. carry
17. Mark __________ a lot of great photos on his holiday.
a. did b. took c. put d. had
18. My video recorder isn’t __________ could you repair it for me?
a. going b. making c. doing d. working
19. Be careful not to __________ your passport.
a. lose b. loose c. loss d. lost
20. When I went through customs, nobody __________ my passport.
a. checked b. controlled c. looked d. watched
21. Are you ready to __________ your meal now, sir?
a. demand b. ask for c. order d. explain
22. We’re going back home the day after __________.
a. today b. tomorrow c. yesterday d. tonight
23. They were all __________ so they went to a restaurant.
a. hungry b. angry c. thirsty d. fat
24. Jack’s not well I think we should call an __________.
a. ambulance b. illness c. accident d. engine
25. Rome is the __________ city of Italy.
a. head b. big c. lead d. capital
26. We had a very good football __________ last night.
a. play b. game c. kick d. time
27. Can you help me __________ a new dress for the party?
a. decide b. try c. choose d. look
28. Your hair is dirty. You must __________ it tonight.
a. clean b. wash c. tidy d. brush
29. Ahmet comes from Egypt so his first language is __________.
a. Arab b. Arabian c. Arabia d. Arabic
30. I’m going to go to bed now. __________! See you in the morning.
a. Good morning b. Good evening c. Good night d. Goodbye
31. I’d like to work __________ and learn about a different country.
a. foreign b. abroad c. strange d. another
32. I’m __________ I’m late my car broke down.
a. sorry b. wrong c. bad d. unhappy
33. Don’t __________ to post my letters for me.
a. remember b. forget c. mind d. matter
34. I’d like to make __________ with the dentist, please.
a. a meeting b. a reservation c. an appointment d. booking
35. At the end of the course all the students must __________ an exam.
a. sit b. stand c. run d. walk
36. How much do these tomatoes __________?
a. cost b. price c. charge d. pay
37. Could you __________ in this form for me, please?
a. wrote b. make c. note d. fill
38. I stopped gardening when the rain started. I didn’t want to get __________.
a. dry b. warm c. windy d. wet
39. My father’s brother is my __________.
a. aunt b. uncle c. cousin d. nephew
40. My sister earns 200 __________ a week.
a. money b. cash c. dollars d. notes
41. You must be __________ in the library.
a. quite b. quiet c. quietly d. quietness
42. It’s cold outside today you should take a __________ with you.
a. belt b. sock c. scarf d. glove
43. Could you __________ the situation to me again?
a. tell b. explain c. talk d. excuse
44. The shortest month of the year is _________.
a. January b. February c. July d. December
45. Did you enjoy the __________ from London to Tokyo?
a. fly b. flying c. flight d. flew
46. I’m very tired. I’m going to go to __________.
a. bed b. bath c. shower d. chair
47. My grandfather __________ me to swim.
a. learnt b. taught c. made d. showed
48. You need __________ to make an omelette.
a. eggs b. fish c. potatoes d. apples
49. Can I have a __________ ticket to Oxford, please, coming back today?
a. round b. return c. double d. long
50. Can you __________ Spanish?
a. talk b. tell c. say d. speak
VOCABULARY TEST INTERMEDIATE B 1
1. Please, can you resend that email because I couldn’t open the __________?
a. letter b. attachment c. envelope
2. After a long time waiting for my appointment they __________ invited me to meet the director.
a. soon b. after c. eventually
3. In America it is normal to __________ in bars and restaurants.
a. tap b. tip c. top
4. Did you remember to set the __________ just before you left home? I’m a bit worried by the amount of crime in the area.
a. alarm clock b. burglar alarm c. DVD player
5. Julia has a great memory! She’s learnt all the English irregular verbs __________.
a. off by heart b. inside out c. brushed up on
6. What did you say? Could you repeat it as I think I __________.
a. misheard b. mispronounced c. mistake
7. I hated that lecture! It was so __________.
a. disinteresting b. interesting c. uninteresting
8. Can you give me __________ this window. It seems to be jammed.
a. a hand with b. a foot with c. a help with
9. A: At what __________ do you hope to retire? B: Hopefully by the time I’m 60.
a. old b. age c. year
10. How do you say 56.5?
a. fifty-six dot five b. fifty-six point five c. fifty-six oh five
11. The new club in town is great even though it’s __________ expensive.
a. quite b. sort of c. bit
12. How do you say 576?
a. five hundred and seventy-six b. five hundred and seventy and six c. five hundred seventy-six
13. I need to find a bigger place to live in. My apartment is so __________ I can hardly move!
a. spacious b. modern c. cramped
14. That film has a fantastic __________. I loved the music!
a. plot b. performance c. soundtrack
15. How do you say 93%?
a. ninety-three percent b. ninety-three out of one hundred c. ninety-three points
16. Julietta wants to relocate to the centre of town because it’s unexciting living __________.
a. on the outskirts b. in the outskirts c. on the inskirts
17. Susan loves living in Manchester because it’s such a __________ city!
a. exciting b. lively c. hectic
18. You need to be a __________. The course is very demanding.
a. slow learner b. fast learner c. comfortable learner
19. Our holiday accommodation was lovely! We even had a __________ so we could step outside and see the sea!
a. attic b. balcony c. cellar
20. My little brother loves reading. He’s a real __________.
a. earthworm b. worm c. bookworm
21. I’m afraid we need to __________ our appointment. I am out of the office on Tuesday.
a. rearrange b. reconnect c. reorganize
22. I was completely __________ at sport when I was a child.
a. good b. hopeless c. terrible
23. The batteries have __________ so now I can’t listen to my walkman.
a. stopped b. missed out c. broken d. run out
24. The money you borrow from a bank is called a(an) __________.
a. product b. price c. investment d. loan
25. We __________ yesterday’s game: 2 – 2
a. scored b. drew c. beat d. threw
26. In some countries, films in English are either shown with subtitles or __________.
a. rubbed b. booked c. screened d. dubbed
27. If you get a place at university the __________ is free.
a. grant b. degree c. tuition d. term
28. I have never broken the law or __________ a crime.
a. made b. committed c. investigate d. fought
29. They gave her a big __________ of flowers for her birthday.
a. bunch b. gang c. stack d. group
30. Are they showing the game __________ or recorded?
a. highlighted b. live c. series d. online
31. If your luggage weighs a lot you may have to pay __________ baggage.
a. excess b. excessive c. over d. extra
32. Choose the best response to this. What does he look like?
a. He looks like his brother. b. He is very cheerful and friendly. c. He likes dancing and going to restaurants. d. He is tall and well-built with dark hair.
33. Which expression below means “independent and able to think for oneself”?
a. She’s very sensible. b. She’s easy-going.
c. She uses her initiative. d. She’s got a lot of common sense.
34. All these words are things we do with our hands. What do people do after a concert or play?
a. Clap. b.Wave c. Punch d. Knock.
35. Which of these family words describe a person who is yours because of marriage (yours or someone else’s)?
a. Cousin. Grandfather. b. Cousin. Mother-in-law. c. Step-mother. Mother-in-law. d. Step-mother. Grandfather.
36. How old is a toddler?
a. 13-19 years. b. 65+ years. c. 1-2 years. d. 8-12 years.
37. What should you put on your finger if it is bleeding?
a. a sling. b. a plaster. c. an ice pack.
38. Where can you put small things if you don’t want to carry a bag?
a. pocket. b. belt. c. scarf d. sleeves.
39. Choose the best item to add to this list of things you can buy in a newsagent’s: newspapers, sweets, cigarettes, magazines, __________ .
a. parking tickets. b. stationery. c. furniture. d. electrical appliances.
40. Which of these are vegetables?
a. Shrimp. Pepper. Cauliflower. b. Shrimp. Cauliflower. Grapes.
c. Courgette. Pepper. Cauliflower. d. Shrimp. Cauliflower. Grapes.
41. Here are some verbs connected with work? Which ones mean that you leave a job?
a. Apply. Promote. Retire. b. Apply. Retire. Promote.
c. Apply. Retire. d. Resign. Retire.
42. Here are some things people use in offices. Which one relates to payment?
a. Diary. b. Filing cabinet. c. Keyboard. d. Invoice.
43. If a company breaks even, what happens?
a. It makes a little money. b. It loses money.
c. It makes a lot of money. d. It neither makes nor loses money.
44. Here are some things you can do with a ball in different sports. In which ones do you use your hands?
a. throw it b. head it c. kick it
45. Which verb do we normally use to describe what we do with the mouse which is attached to a computer keyboard?
a. open it b. push it c. click on it d. press it
46. Find two institutions which are for young people aged 11-16 years.
a. Primary school. Grammar school.
b. Further education college. Comprehensive school.
c. Further education college. Nursery school.
d. Primary school. Comprehensive school.
47. Here are some qualifications you can get from a university. Which one is the highest level?
a. BSc b. MA c. PhD d. MPhil
48. Which of these crimes involves taking things which are not yours ( stealing)?
a. murder b. shoplifting c. burglary d. mugging
49. Find the best meaning for the underlined word in this sentence:
Local people in the area where there has been most fighting are very pleased about the ceasefire.
a. Action which puts out all the fires. b. An agreement to stop fighting.
c. An arrangement to build fires for the homeless. d. A candle factory.
50. Which of these sentences are correct?
a. We made a lot of sightseeing on our holiday.
b. We did a lot of sightseeing on our holiday.
c. We got a lot of sightseeing on our holiday.
d. We went on a sightseeing tour on our holiday.
VOCABULARY TEST UPPER INTERMEDIATE B 2
1. A pejorative word _________.
a. is very formal b. has a negative association
c. is used mainly in conversation d. is informal
2. The prefix __________ means “before”.
a. ex- b. bi- c. re- d. pre-
3. __________ can have any of these suffixes: -hood, -ship, -ity, -ment.
a. Verbs b. Nouns c. Adjectives
4. __________ does not form a noun with the suffix -ness.
a. Tender b. Kind c. Weak d. Equal
5. The compound adjective __________ does not exist.
a. worn-out b. hard-up c. well-up d. all-out
6. The __________ for tomorrow is rain in most places.
a. outcome b. fallout c. feedback d. outlook
7. The word _________ comes from Spanish.
a. patio b. piano c. ghetto d. casino
8. A __________ is always buying new things.
a. shopaholic b. VJ c. spin doctor d. singleton
9. __________ is the odd word out.
a. Clink b. Splash c. Clang d. Tinkle
10. You can rent a car __________ you have a current driving licence.
a. supposing b. unless c. on condition that d. in case
11. The expression __________ is not correct.
a. a world of difference b. poles apart c. a great divide d. a yawning discrepancy
12. __________ studying for my English degree, I work in a restaurant.
a. Moreover b. Equally c. Apart from d. In addition to
13. “Do you have Angela’s phone number?” “__________ I’ll just get it for you”.
a. Mind you b. Hang on c. Still d. Anyway
14. The word __________ is always used in the plural.
a. pyjamas b. tracksuits c. gloves d. socks
15. The operation was performed by a __________ of three doctors.
a. crew b. cast c. gang d. team
16. Tissues, cereal, washing powder and chocolates are all kept in a __________.
a. jar b. pack c. carton d. box
17. __________ is the odd word out.
a. Breeze b. Flood c. Drizzle d. Downpour
18. Someone who is __________ enjoys being with other people.
a. eccentric b. extravagant c. gregarious d. inquisitive
19. A __________ is not usually kept in the kitchen.
a. grater b. dust-pan c. corkscrew d. remote control
20. The washing machine and TV have both __________.
a. run out b. flat c. broken down d. stopped
21. __________ is not a disease.
a. Rabies b. Cholera c. Poison d. Leprosy
22. __________ is the opposite of “bitter”.
a. Sour b. Spicy c. Sweet d. Salty
23. I’ve got __________: my joints are painful and swollen and I can’t walk very well.
a. pneumonia b. arthritis c. an ulcer d. a rash
24. When you go to Los Angeles, don’t to forget to visit the __________ Sunset Boulevard.
a. legendary b. exclusive c. exotic d. intoxicating
25. A modem __________.
a. records pictures b. makes copies of documents
c. sends information between computers d. records and plays back sounds
26. The word __________ is not associated with the Internet.
a. blog b. spreadsheet c. home page d. attachment
27. The United Kingdom is a __________.
a. republic b. dictatorship c. federation d. monarchy
28. A __________ is not connected with a trial.
a. judge b. member of a jury c. detective d. witness
29. “He’s likely to” means __________.
a. I reckon he’ll b. I suspect he’ll c. I’m convinced he’ll d. I maintain he’ll
30. Thomas is always __________ about how many languages he can speak.
a. complaining b. boasting c. confessing d. grumbling
31. The verb __________ is not associated with touch.
a. tap b. stroke c. glimpse d. press
32. You can __________ with your eyes.
a. blush b. yawn c. grin d. blink
33. We arrived at the airport __________ for our flight.
a. at times b. by the time c. just in time d. at a time
34. A glass falling to the floor __________.
a. bangs b. rustles c. crashes d. rumbles
35. Heavy traffic in the distance __________.
a. bangs b. rustles c. crashes d. rumbles
36. The cars __________ along at ten miles an hour in the traffic jam.
a. swerved b. crawled c. flowed d. fluttered
37. A cactus feels __________.
a. sleek b. polished c. prickly d. downy
38. “Achieve” collocates with __________.
a. a dream b. an obligation c. a compromise d. a target
39. He is so annoying. He really is __________.
a. in the red b. pie in the sky c. a pain in the neck d. barking up the wrong tree
40. “I just remembered something important” means the same as __________.
a. come to think of it b. that reminds me c. if you ask me d. as I was saying
41. His face suddenly turned as white as __________.
a. a cloud b. a rose c. a sheet d. snow
42. __________ describes someone in a positive way.
a. She’s as hard as nails b. She’s a really cold fish
c. She has a heart of gold d. He’s a bit of an awkward customer
43. __________ praises someone else.
a. He’s just trying to butter you up b. She thinks she’s the bee’s knees
c. He’s a dab-hand at that d. It was a dog’s breakfast
44. If you’re worried, you should talk to someone and get it off your __________.
a. head b. chest c. back d. nose
45. We only need a small group of people to do this job – you know what they say – __________!
a. There’s no smoke without fire b. Many hands make light work
c. Never look a gift-horse in the mouth d. Too many cooks spoil the broth
46. The singer is _________ his new CD in time for Christmas.
a. bringing out b. bringing about c. bringing on d. bringing up
47. The day __________ to a good start.
a. got on b. got off c. got by d. got at
48. We’ve had cable television __________ and now we can get about 60 different channels.
a. put on b. put up c. put off d. put in
49. “Sidewalk” is the American English word for __________.
a. aerial b. holidays c. pavement d. rubbish
50. You would see __________ on a sign in a shop.
a. Trespassers will be prosecuted b. Pay and display
c. Shoplifters will be prosecuted d. To let
VOCABULARY TEST ADVANCED C 1
1. “Specs” (meaning “glasses”) has a __________ register.
a. formal b. informal c. outdated d. literary
2. The word __________ does not take the prefix -over.
a. hand b. estimate c. night d. priced
3. The word __________ is the odd word out.
a. vocational b. flexitime c. mechanical d. manual
4. __________ is when you always buy a particular make because you like it.
a. Red tape b. Hard sell c. Capital assets d. Brand loyalty
5. __________ is not a piece of writing.
a. Composition b. Draft c. Plagiarism d. Dissertation
6. __________ is a negative characteristic.
a. Sullen b. Elegant c. Affectionate d. Generous
7. Keiko and I feel head __________ in love.
a. over heels b. it off c. at first sight
8. The verb __________ does not mean “want something”.
a. crave b. hanker after c. defuse d. yearn for
9. Maria is so __________ – if she sees something she likes, she just buys it without thinking.
a. extrovert b. impulsive c. garrulous d. effusive
10. A __________ is not active physically.
a. doer b. dabbler c. couch potato d. culture vulture
11. At our office we have a __________ day once a week when we can wear casual clothes.
a. designer b. dress down c. snazzy d. dressed to kill
12. “The film was panned by critics” means the critics __________
a. loved the film b. didn’t like the film c. didn’t see the film
13. __________ means “I didn’t like the book”.
a. It was a page-turner b. I couldn’t put it down
c. I couldn’t get into it d. It’s compulsive reading
14. “Lunch is on me” means _________.
a. I’ll pay for lunch b. lunch is at my house c. I’ll cook lunch
15. __________ is not connected with a car accident.
a. Road rage b. Hit and run c. A pile-up d. A head-on collision
16. Guided tour, trekking and all-in package are words associated with __________.
a. hotels b. methods of transport c. types of holiday
17. The current economic __________ is very good for small businesses.
a. disposition b. climate c. whirlwind d. daze
18. “Key” does not collocate with __________.
a. question b. decision c. role d. thought
19. Tame animals __________.
a. behave aggressively b. are afraid of humans c. live with humans
20. The environmental problem of __________ is concerned especially with animals.
a. deforestation b. the greenhouse effect c. global warming d. endangered species
21. __________ means “I don’t believe you”.
a. I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt b. What do you take me for? c. Take it with a pinch of salt
22. If you are ill from not eating enough food, you have __________.
a. illiteracy b. malnutrition c. poverty d. sanitation
23. An area represented by an MP is called a __________.
a. lobby b. deputation c. constituency d. legislation
24. __________ is a type of stealing.
a. Perjury b. Harassment c. Embezzlement d. Joyriding
25. Both sides agreed to an immediate __________ and the fighting has stopped.
a. annihilation b. ceasefire c. deterrent d. warfare
26. __________ means you have a lot of money.
a. Rolling in it b. Skinflint c. Strapped for cash d. Things are a bit tight
27. __________ is not another word for a newspaper or magazine.
a. Glossy b. Rag c. Scoop d. Periodical
28. __________ is the odd one out.
a. Out of sorts b. Off-colour c. Under the weather d. On the mend
29. A “level-paying field” means __________.
a. a change in the rules b. a serious discussion c. an election d. a fair situation
30. Which __________ should I click on to open a new email?
a. icon b. thumbnail c. footprint d. analogue
31. The word __________ describes experiencing something on your computer instead of in real life.
a. interactive b. virtual c. smart d. genetic
32. “Fleeting” and “lingering” collocate with __________.
a. sit b. moment c. glimpse d. smile
33. The verb __________ describes the way someone walks when their feet hurt.
a. hobble b. amble c. tiptoe d. trudge
34. You can __________ your eyebrows.
a. twitch b. flutter c. raise d. blink
35. __________ is not a shade of red.
a. Poppy b. Ruby c. Strawberry d. Violet
36. Nip, pop, whiz and zip mean __________.
a. go a short distance quickly b. slow down c. walk very quickly
37. __________ means a hard or painful experience.
a. A glitch b. A pitfall c. An ordeal d. A setback
38. The school will not __________ any form of cheating in exams.
a. condone b. endorse c. authorize d. give the green light to
39. Mr. Williams showed no __________ as the judge sentenced him to ten years in prison.
a. apology b. remorse c. excuse d. alibi
40. A __________ means agreement.
a. coincidence b. compromise c. rift d. settlement
41. The findings in his study __________ everything in the previous report.
a. conceive b. predict c. contradict d. reside
42. __________ is a colloquial term for a person.
a. Thingamajig b. Whatsisname c. Umpteen d. Thingy
43. “A storm in a teacup” is __________.
a. a misunderstanding b. an argument that will soon be forgotten
c. something you can’t understand d. a difficult situation
44. “He’s nobody’s fool” means __________.
a. he has the gift of the gab b. he knows his stuff
c. he’s a smart-aleck d. he’s one sandwich short of a picnic
45. I thought the job wouldn’t take long. __________! It took nearly two days.
a. It’s a small world b. You live and learn c. Famous last words d. Out of the blue
46. Could you __________ me on Friday? I’ll be away for the day on a course.
a. stand for b. stand by c. stand up for d. stand in for
47. I didn’t feel confident or ready for the race so I decided to __________.
a. chill out b. bottle out c. stick it out d. simmer down
48. I was ill on the weekend so I __________ the party.
a. caught up with b. came down with c. missed out on d. took it
49. “Craic” is an __________ English word for party.
a. American b. Australian c. Indian d. Irish
50. The neutral word for “fireman” is __________.
a. firelady b. fireperson c. firefighter d. firemen
VOCABULARY TEST UPPER ADVANCED C 2
1. He always follows that old __________: early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
a. phrase b. ballad c. adage d. analogy
2. If you invest that money, you will find it will grow and __________ interest.
a. agree b. adapt c. apart d. accrue
3. People often ask her how she manages to stay slim and she always tells them she is very careful in the amount she eats to the point of being __________.
a. abbreviated b. abstemious c. actuated d.abrupt
4. You must react now and not just be __________ as if there is nothing wrong.
a. complacent b. combining c. combative d. concerning
5. I find these mathematical puzzles too __________ and prefer the more straightforward type.
a. abject b. abortive c. abounding d. abstruse
6. There was no changing her mind as she was quite __________ about her decision and wouldn't consider any alternative.
a. attractive b. attentive c. adamant d. adjoined
7. It was quite obvious that he was drunk because he couldn't finish his sentences and his speech was not __________.
a. contented b. coherent c. convinced d. convoluted
8. The strings on the puppet were all intertwined and it took us ages to __________ them.
a. disentangle b. distribute c. disturb d. distend
9. There are really too many political parties in this election as there are so many small groups or ___________.
a. fictions b. fanatics c. fusion d. factions
10. He liked to play the __________ and would invariably dress up in the most outrageous clothes.
a. eclectic b. eccentric c. evasive d. evolved
11. Idiosyncrasy is __________.
a. the ideology of a political party or organization
b. a peculiar habit or characteristic of an individual or group
c. a synchronous movement between two mechanical parts
d. a characteristic of selfish people
12. Someone with excessive concern for precision and formal rules is __________.
a. moribund b. zealous c. pedantic d. rustic
13. “Beleaguer” means __________.
a. to lend money b. to harass c. to sympathize d. to scare
14. Johns __________ was irritating. He was reluctant even to buy bread!
a. jealousy b. soreness c. luck d. parsimony
15. An ombudsman is __________.
a. an impartial person who watches for administrative abuses inside organizations
b. a person with unrivaled powers inside the government
c. the head of any organization who is elected by a majority voting system
d. a person who is granted political asylum in a country that is facing civil war
16. If something is an oblivion – __________.
a. time has severely ruined its forms
b. it has been confiscated by a governmental body
c. people have completely forgotten about it
d. it can no longer be commercially traded between two or more countries
17. The fights in the streets created a big __________.
a. void b. turmoil c. cyst d. foil
18. Mary was always able to recover quickly from misfortunes. She was very __________.
a. witty b. brave c. resilient d. zany
19. A Pyrrhic victory is __________.
a. a naval victory where all the ships from one side sink
b. a victory where one of the sides flees
c. actually a stalemate
d. a victory with huge losses
20. The __________ steps confirmed he was hiding from someone.
a. furtive b. wild c. puzzled d. gleaming
21. All sides have to accept that the arbitrator's decision will be __________.
a. fixing b. binding c. compelling d. tying
22. Maria and Jean had a __________ romance – they met and married within two months.
a. cyclone b. hurricane c. whirlwind d. typhoon
23. Every year many small companies get __________ up by large multinationals
a. swallowed b. digested c. burnt d. drowned
24. One of the most powerful pressure groups in the country is the road and car __________, which opposes any legislation that will increase taxes specifically for them.
a. folder b. segment c. lobby d. branch
25. The boys ran out of the old man's garden when he __________ his fist and shook his stick at them.
a. clasped b. gritted c. clenched d. scrunched
26. Anyone who lies under oath will be charged with __________the course of justice.
a. perverting b. inverting c. diverting d. converting
27. I'm afraid we got our __________ crossed – I thought my husband would be picking up the children and he thought I was doing it.
a. minds b. purposes c. wires d. fingers
28. Sometimes a pension can provide you with a __________ sum on retirement as well as or instead of a monthly income.
a. lump b. mass c. block d. chunk
29. A great deal can be __________ about the composer's state of mind from his works at this period.
a. inferred b. deduced c. comprised d. implied
30. Not many people are good at assessing their own abilities and Mark must be __________ for recognizing that he would never become a great musician.
a. merited b. advocated c. commended d. talented
31. It was so hot in the restaurant that, after half an hour, we were all starting to __________ .
a. wilt b. fade c. shrivel d. weed
32. It was a close __________ but we just made it to the airport on time for our flight.
a. drive b. call c. run d. go
33. After the football match the crowds__________ out of the stadium into the nearest bars and cafes.
a. poured b. leaked c. trickled d. dripped
34. James nearly broke the rules but he did __________ them a little bit when it suited him.
a. curve b. move c. bend d. twist
35. The book __________ to a number of interesting research studies which I would really like to find out more about.
a. hints b. cites c. declares d. alludes
36. I'm afraid that argument really doesn't hold __________.
a. water b. firm c. sense d. meaning
37. Take care that your love for him doesn't _________ your judgement.
a. cloud b. darken c. topple d. shadow
38. There is a very strong movement now against __________ sports like hunting or shooting.
a. death b. killing c. blood d. terminal
39. The children's interest in playing the game soon __________.
a. stumbled b. flagged c. tottered d. thawed
40. I'm looking forward to meeting your new boss – you've been __________ his praises ever since he arrived.
a. calling b. shouting c. crying d. singing
41. I'm sure I was invited to join the committee as the __________ woman.
a. sample b. token c. representative d. coupon
42. I don't think Paul will ever get married – he's the stereotypical __________ bachelor.
a. settled b. confirmed c. determined d. fixed
43. The __________ of things was that he was sacked from a job that he had held for over twenty years.
a. upshot b. uptake c. upturn d. upbeat
44. Although the twins look identical, they have widely __________ opinions on almost every topic under the sun.
a. dissimilar b. distinct c. divergent d. distinguished
45. In the course of his long life in business George G. Matthews __________ a substantial fortune.
a. compiled b. amassed c. totalled d. assembled
46. The weather is going to change soon – I can feel it in my __________ .
a. skin b. teeth c. legs d. bones
47. Serena is still __________ ignorant of the fact that she is about to be made redundant.
a. delightedly b. blissfully c. jubilantly d. ecstatically
48. The nuclear industry __________ most of the country's electrical power.
a. engenders b. originates c. generates d. initiates
49. What do you __________ as the main issues affecting the situation?
a. perceive b. conceive c. receive d. deceive
50. It's as if that silly argument we had has driven a __________ between us and we've lost all our old closeness.
a. ledge b. plank c. beam d. wedge
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READING
READING COMPREHENSION TEST
ELEMENTARY A 1
JULIAN’S WORK
1. Read the story.
Julian works at the bookstore. First, his job is to unload boxes of books from the truck. Then he opens the boxes. After that, Julian puts the books in different piles. One pile is for books that tell true stories. These are called books of fact.
Another pile is for books that tell stories that are not true. These are called books of fiction.
Julian then puts the books on shelves in the bookstore. Putting books on shelves is what Julian likes to do best at work. When Julian has free time at work, he likes to read through all of the books. His favorite books are the ones that tell true stories about real people and their lives.
On Sunday and Monday, Julian does not work at the bookstore. On these days, he stays at home. He uses this time to write a story about himself.
Julian grew up in Peru. Now he lives in the United States. He works at the bookstore to pay for school. Julian wants to be a teacher. One day, he hopes to turn his story into a book. He hopes to see it at the bookstore.
2. Choose the answer you think is correct.
1. Where does Julian work?
a. on a truck
b. at a bookstore
c. in Peru
d. at an art store
2. What must Julian do first at his job?
a. open the boxes of books
b. read through all of the books
c. unload boxes of books
d. sort through piles of books
3. What is the second thing Julian must do at his job?
a. open boxes
b. tape boxes shut
c. put books on shelves
d. put books in piles
4. In how many piles must Julian put the books?
a. two
b. three
c. four
d. six
5. In what piles are the books placed?
a. easy and hard
b. long and short
c. true and not true
d. funny and not funny
6. A book that contains a story that is not true is called
a. a book of fact
b. a book of fiction
7. Which word describes a story that is true?
a. fact
b. fiction
8. What does Julian like to do best at work?
a. unload boxes
b. open boxes
c. put books in piles
d. put books on shelves
9. What does Julian do during his free time at work?
a. write stories
b. read books
c. tell stories
d. put books on shelves
10. Which books does Julian like best?
a. true books
b. funny books
c. sad books
d. books with happy endings
11. Why does Julian work at the bookstore?
a. to buy a house
b. to pay for clothes
c. to pay for school
d. to pay for a trip to Peru
12. What does Julian hope to turn his story into?
a. a book
b. a movie
c. a play
d. a TV show
READING COMPREHENSION TEST
PRE INTERMEDIATE A 2
CLEAN WATER ACT
1. Read the story.
Josiah Hodge collapsed in a seat at the Café du Monde restaurant in New Orleans. He put his head in his hands and let out a deep sigh.
Josiah had come to New Orleans to do a public service. He had come up with the idea to develop a play for children affected by Hurricane Katrina, and he had secured a modest grant from the government to do so. But he hadn’t accounted for the major hindrance he would face: blistering heat in August with no clean water to drink.
Buying water for his crew of 38 volunteers for weeks on end would be far too expensive to do on his shoestring budget, and he had no one to turn to on such short notice for help. Josiah feared he would have to close up the production and return home.
As he sipped on a glass of soda, he found it ironic that water, which flooded this city and left many residents without homes or hope, would now be his downfall as he tried to spread the joy of theater to its children.
“Hello, sir,” a man at the table next to him said. “What brings you to New Orleans?”
Josiah shook his head. Later, he would find it amusing that this man knew just by looking that Josiah was not a local. For now, he was just tired and irritated.
“Look, I don’t mean to be rude, but I’ve had a bad day,” Josiah said. “I don’t much feel like talking.”
“What brings you to town?” the man said, pleasantly.
Josiah grudgingly talked a bit about his work as a theater director in Manhattan and his dream to bring a top-flight play to the children of New Orleans.
The next day, as Josiah left a blazing hot outdoor studio, he noticed the same man from the restaurant, parked on the street. A shock of fluffy white hair framed his dark face, making him look almost saintly.
“Look, sir, what do you want?”
“To help.”
“How?”
“What do you need?”
“What I really need is clean water. That’s all I need.” Josiah turned and walked away. He had been rude, he knew, but he was so frustrated by this problem.
When he arrived back at his hotel room that evening, the front desk clerk handed Josiah an unmarked envelope. Inside was a check for $2,000. The memo line read, “For water.”
Josiah was flabbergasted. Who was this man?
As he pondered his good fortune, the phone rang in his hotel room.
“Will that get you some water?” a voice said on the other end.
“Why, yes, yes it will,” Josiah said. “Thank you so much for your generosity.”
“My wife and I would like to take you to dinner.”
Josiah could not refuse! This man was his savior, and his curiosity had gotten the best of him. Who was this benefactor?
At dinner, Etienne Fanchon and his wife, Adelaide, formally introduced themselves. Mr. Fanchon never graduated from high school, but inherited 5 acres of land from his father upon his death. For years, Mr. Fanchon grew cucumbers on the land, barely making a living. One day, a neighbor offered Fanchon a bag of money if Mr. Fanchon would let him bury three old trucks at the back of his property.
Mr. Fanchon took the bag and agreed. Later, he could not believe how much money was in the bag. “And just for letting him bury some trucks!”
The next morning, Mr. Fanchon said, he woke up, picked all the cucumbers off his land, and converted the 5 acres into a waste management facility. He is now one of New Orleans’ few multimillionaires.
“So, I have all this money now and live to help others,” said Mr. Fanchon. “That is why I’ve helped you.
2. Choose the answer you think is correct .
1. Which best describes Josiah's mood at the beginning of this passage?
a. tired and vindictive
b. angry and conniving
c. pensive and high-strung
d. frustrated and overwhelmed
2. Which of the following best describes Josiah's mood after he gets the check?
a. surprised and curious
b. confused and questioning
c. excited and nervous
d. suspicious and cautious
3. The climax of this story happens when
a. Josiah opens the envelope
b. Mr. Fanchon shows up at the studio
c. Mr. Fanchon describes how he got so rich
d. Josiah accepts Mr. Fanchon's invitation to dinner
4. In the middle of the story, the author writes, “A shock of fluffy white hair framed his dark face, making him look almost saintly.” Which of the following literary devices is used in this quotation?
a. euphemism, characterized by the replacement of a harsh or direct word or phrase with a vague or milder word or phrase
b. allegory, characterized by an extended metaphor in which concrete things represent abstract ideas
c. foreshadowing, characterized by hinting at what is to come
d. satire, characterized by the making fun of a human flaw or weakness to make a larger point
5. As used in the beginning of the story, which is the best antonym for hindrance?
a. assistance
b. obstacle
c. profit
d. friend
6. In paragraph 3, the author uses the term “shoestring budget.” This means to
a. accept help when it is offered
b. have to rely on luck
c. operate with little money
d. have extreme patience
7. As used in the beginning of the story, which is the best antonym for irritated?
a. acclimated
b. bashful
c. melancholy
d. pacified
8. What lesson does Josiah learn in this passage?
a. It is okay to be somewhat rude on first meeting someone.
b. Help can come from the most unlikely of places.
c. Frustration can often cloud one's judgment.
d. Theater programs are an excellent way to help those in need.
9. Why does Josiah grudgingly talk to Mr. Fanchon in the Cafe du Monde?
a. He is hungry.
b. He is irritated and does not feel like being bothered.
c. He decided conversation might make him feel better.
d. He wanted to spread the word about his theater program.
10. In this passage, how are Josiah and Mr. Fanchon alike?
a. Both are patient.
b. Both lack ambition.
c. Both are quick to show emotion.
d. Both have philanthropic interests.
READING COMPREHENSION TEST
INTERMEDIATE B 1
THE CHOKING DOG
1. Read the story.
“Come on, come on, move it, idiot!”
Joanne beat impatiently on the steering wheel of her Mercedes sports car. How stupid to get caught up in the rush hour! She had planned to leave work early this afternoon, at three o'clock, to give herself a chance to relax and have a bath before going out to a meeting of her local tennis club. But just at ten to three a client had arrived, and it was two hours before she had finished dealing with the man. When she came out of her office, all the other staff in the Highlight Advertising Agency had already left. Now she was stuck in a traffic jam in central Birmingham at 5:30, and at 6:30 she was expected to be chairing a meeting of the tennis club. There would be no time for any hot bath.
Ahead of her, the traffic was moving at last, and she swung quickly out into the centre lane to turn right, and raced the last half-mile through the quiet suburban streets to her house. Pulling up on the driveway, she leapt out of the car and ran for the house. As she opened the door, she nearly tripped over Sheba, who was standing behind it.
“Hey, Sheba, hello,” she said, bending down to stroke the large Alsatian dog's head, “I've got no time for you now, but I'll take you out as soon as I get back from the tennis club.”
It was then that she noticed something worrying about the dog. Sheba seemed to be coughing or choking, her stomach pumping repeatedly as if she was trying to vomit something up. She was obviously in real discomfort and could hardly breathe; her sad eyes gazed up at Joanne helplessly.
“Oh damn, this is all I need now,” said Joanne to herself, dropping her briefcase and bending down to take a closer look, “a sick dog, today of all days!” On closer examination, Sheba did look very sick, and Joanne realized she would have to take her down to the vet immediately. Luckily, the vet's surgery was only a few streets away, and Joanne quickly loaded the dog, still coughing and choking, into her car for the short drive.
When she got there, the surgery was just about to close for the day. Luckily, Dr. Sterne had not left yet, and when he saw the state of Sheba, he brought her quickly into his office.
“It looks like something is stuck in her throat,” said Dr. Sterne. It shouldn't take me too long to get it out.”
“Listen, doctor, I'm really in a rush to get to a meeting – can I leave her with you, and go and get changed? I'll be back in ten minutes to pick her up, then I'll take her on to the meeting with me. Is that OK?”
“Sure,” said the doctor. “You get going. I'll see you in ten minutes.”
Joanne jumped back into her car again, and made the quick trip round to her house in a couple of minutes. As she was once more entering the hallway, the phone on the table by the door began to ring. She picked it up, annoyed by this additional interruption to her plans.
“This is Dr. Sterne,” said an anxious voice. “Is that you, Joanne?”
“Of course it's me,” said Joanne, surprised at the sound of his voice, “no-one else lives here.”
“I want you to get right out of that house immediately,” said the doctor's voice. “Right now. I'm coming round right away, and the police will be there any time now. Wait outside for us.” The phone went dead. Joanne stared at it. She was confused, but she was also a little frightened by the obvious fear in the voice of the doctor. She replaced the receiver, then quickly backed out of the door and ran into the street.
At that moment, a police car with its lights flashing swung round the corner and screeched to a stop outside the house. Two policemen got out. After briefly checking that she was the owner of the house, they ran into the house through the still open door, without explaining anything. Joanne was by now completely confused and very frightened. Then the doctor arrived.
“Where's Sheba? Is she OK?” shouted Joanne, running over to his car.
“She's fine, Joanne. I extracted the thing which was choking her, and she's OK now.”
“Well what's this all about? Why are the police in my house?”
Just then, the two policemen reappeared from the house, half-carrying a white-faced figure, a man in a dark grey sweater and jeans, who, it seemed, could hardly walk. There was blood all over him.
“My God,” said Joanne, “how did he get in there? And how did you know he was there?”
“I think he must be a burglar,” said the doctor. “I knew he was there because when I finally removed what was stuck in Sheba's throat, it turned out to be three human fingers. I don't think he's a very happy burglar.”
2. Choose the answer you think is correct.
1. Where did Joanne work?
a. an advertising agency
b. a vet's surgery
c. a Mercedes dealer's office
d. the text does not say
2. Why was she angry at the beginning of the story?
a. She was lost.
b. She had lost a client at work.
c. She was stuck in a traffic jam.
d. Her dog was sick.
3. Why did she take the dog to Dr. Sterne's surgery?
a. It was time for Sheba's checkup.
b. The dog couldn't breathe properly.
c. She wanted to get her out of the house.
d. The doctor had asked to see her.
4. Why did she leave the dog at the surgery and drive home again?
a. She wanted to catch a burglar.
b. The dog was too sick to come home.
c. The doctor wanted to keep her.
d. Joanne wanted to change her clothes.
5. How long did it take Joanne to drive home from the surgery?
a. two minutes
b. ten minutes
c. an hour
d. the text does not say
6. What happened as she arrived home for the second time?
a. The police arrived.
b. The phone rang.
c. The dog died.
d. A burglar was just escaping.
7. Why did the doctor tell her to get out of the house?
a. There was a dangerous dog in there.
b. It was on fire.
c. He knew there was a burglar inside.
d. He wanted to meet her outside.
8. Why did the burglar look very sick?
a. The police had caught him, and he would probably have to go to prison.
b. He had caught a disease from the dog.
c. He hadn't found any valuable things to steal.
d. The dog had bitten off his fingers.
9. The story says that the dog “gazed up at Joanne helplessly”. “Gazed” means__________.
a. stared
b. cried
c. barked
d. laughed
10. A “vet's surgery” is probably__________.
a. a serious operation
b. a minor operation
c. an animal doctor's office
d. a police station
READING COMPREHENSION TEST
UPPER INTERMEDIATE B 2
CULTURE SHOCK
1. Read the text.
You have probably read about Romulus and Remus whose culture shock came when they went back to the world of human beings after being raised by a wolf. Tarzan's culture shock came when he discovered that he was not a “white ape” but a human being. Emily Carr preferred the culture of the First Nations people and the life she led on her explorations to the dresses and polite conversations of her own culture. You now know that First Nations culture did not include school or even business activity, people spent most of their time in nature or around the fire of their home talking, telling stories and making the things they needed to survive.
Psychologists tell us that there are four basic stages that human beings pass through when they enter and live in a new culture. This process, which helps us to deal with culture shock, is the way our brain and our personality reacts to the strange new things we encounter when we move from one culture to another. If our culture involves bowing when we greet someone, we may feel very uncomfortable in a culture that does not involve bowing. If the language we use when talking to someone in our own culture is influenced by levels of formality based on the other person's age and status, it may be difficult for us to feel comfortable communicating with people in the new culture.
Culture begins with the “honeymoon stage”. This is the period of time when we first arrive in which everything about the new culture is strange and exciting. We may be suffering from “jet lag” but we are thrilled to be in the new environment, seeing new sights, hearing new sounds and language, eating new kinds of food. This honeymoon stage can last for quite a long time because we feel we are involved in some kind of great adventure.
Unfortunately, the second stage of culture shock can be more difficult. After we have settled down into our new life, working or studying, buying groceries, doing laundry, or living with a home-stay family, we can become very tired and begin to miss our homeland and our family, girlfriend/boyfriend, pets. All the little problems that everybody in life has seem to be much bigger and more disturbing when you face them in a foreign culture. This period of cultural adjustment can be very difficult and lead to the new arrival rejecting or pulling away from the new culture. This “rejection stage” can be quite dangerous because the visitor may develop unhealthy habits (smoking and drinking too much, being too concerned over food or contact with people from the new culture). This can, unfortunately lead to the person getting sick or developing skin infections or rashes which then make the person feel even more scared and confused and helpless. This stage is considered a crisis in the process of cultural adjustment and many people choose to go back to their homeland or spend all their time with people from their own culture speaking their native language.
The third stage of culture shock is called the “adjustment stage”. This is when you begin to realize that things are not so bad in the host culture. Your sense of humour usually becomes stronger and you realize that you are becoming stronger by learning to take care of yourself in the new place. Things are still difficult, but you are now a survivor!
The fourth stage can be called “at ease at last”. Now you feel quite comfortable in your new surroundings. You can cope with most problems that occur. You may still have problems with the language, but you know you are strong enough to deal with them. If you meet someone from your country who has just arrived, you can be the expert on life in the new culture and help them to deal with their culture shock.
There is a fifth stage of culture shock which many people don't know about. This is called “reverse culture shock”. Surprisingly, this occurs when you go back to your native culture and find that you have changed and that things there have changed while you have been away. Now you feel a little uncomfortable back home. Life is a struggle!
2. Choose the answer you think is correct.
1. When does culture shock happen?
a. when you reach your teens
b. when you move to a big city
c. when you meet foreign people for the first time
d. when you go to live in a foreign culture
2. How do you feel during the first stage of culture shock?
a. lonely and depressed
b. bored and homesick
c. happy and excited
d. angry and frustrated
3. How do you feel during the second stage?
a. homesick and afraid
b. interested and amused
c. stressed, but positive
d. you have no particular feelings
4. How could the third stage be described?
a. adjustment
b. rejection
c. enthusiasm
d. anger
5. How do you feel during the fourth stage of culture shock?
a. tense, but positive
b. relaxed
c. negative and stressed
d. afraid
6. Why might reverse culture shock be a problem?
a. It hardly ever happens.
b. It is extremely stressful.
c. Most people do not expect it.
d. It only happens to young people.
7. The four basic stages of culture shock are:
a. honeymoon, rehearsal, memorization and return
b. honeymoon, rejection, adjustment, at ease at last
c. honeymoon, rejection, reverse, at ease at last
d. honeymoon, rehearsal, rejection, at ease at last
8. What is the mysterious fifth stage of culture shock called?
a. rehearsal culture shock
b. reverse culture shock
c. foreign culture shock
d. unknown culture shock
9. Why would people in the second stage of culture shock choose to spend all their time with people from their homeland?
a. They are afraid to risk being uncomfortable with strangers and it is easier to stay with people from their own culture.
b. They are afraid of skin diseases and want to hide from contact with foreigners.
c. They feel that they can learn the new language by themselves and don't need contact with people from the new culture.
d. They are only interested in going home.
READING COMPREHENSION TEST
ADVANCED C 1
SMART ENERGY
1. Read the passage.
The next few decades will see great changes in the way energy is supplied and used. In some major oil producing nations, “peak oil” has already been reached, and there are increasing fears of global warming. Consequently, many countries are focusing on the switch to a low carbon economy. This transition will lead to major changes in the supply and use of electricity. [A] Firstly, there will be an increase in overall demand, as consumers switch from oil and gas to electricity to power their homes and vehicles. [B] Secondly, there will be an increase in power generation, not only in terms of how much is generated, but also how it is generated, as there is growing electricity generation from renewable sources. [C] To meet these challenges, countries are investing in Smart Grid technology. [D] This system aims to provide the electricity industry with a better understanding of power generation and demand, and to use this information to create a more efficient power network.
Smart Grid technology basically involves the application of a computer system to the electricity network. The computer system can be used to collect information about supply and demand and improve engineer's ability to manage the system. With better information about electricity demand, the network will be able to increase the amount of electricity delivered per unit generated, leading to potential reductions in fuel needs and carbon emissions. Moreover, the computer system will assist in reducing operational and maintenance costs.
Smart Grid technology offers benefits to the consumer too. They will be able to collect real-time information on their energy use for each appliance. Varying tariffs throughout the day will give customers the incentive to use appliances at times when supply greatly exceeds demand, leading to great reductions in bills. For example, they may use their washing machines at night. Smart meters can also be connected to the internet or telephone system, allowing customers to switch appliances on or off remotely. Furthermore, if houses are fitted with the apparatus to generate their own power, appliances can be set to run directly from the on-site power source, and any excess can be sold to the grid.
With these changes comes a range of challenges. The first involves managing the supply and demand. Sources of renewable energy, such as wind, wave and solar, are notoriously unpredictable, and nuclear power, which is also set to increase as nations switch to alternative energy sources, is inflexible. With oil and gas, it is relatively simple to increase the supply of energy to match the increasing demand during peak times of the day or year. With alternative sources, this is far more difficult, and may lead to blackouts or system collapse. Potential solutions include investigating new and efficient ways to store energy and encouraging consumers to use electricity at off-peak times.
A second problem is the fact that many renewable power generation sources are located in remote areas, such as windy uplands and coastal regions, where there is currently a lack of electrical infrastructure. New infrastructures therefore must be built. Thankfully, with improved smart technology, this can be done more efficiently by reducing the reinforcement or construction costs.
Although Smart Technology is still in its infancy, pilot schemes to promote and test it are already underway. Consumers are currently testing the new smart meters which can be used in their homes to manage electricity use. There are also a number of demonstrations being planned to show how the smart technology could practically work, and trials are in place to test the new electrical infrastructure. It is likely that technology will be added in “layers”, starting with “quick win” methods which will provide initial carbon savings, to be followed by more advanced systems at a later date. Cities are prime candidates for investment into smart energy, due to the high population density and high energy use. It is here where Smart Technology is likely to be promoted first, utilizing a range of sustainable power sources, transport solutions and an infrastructure for charging electrically powered vehicles. The infrastructure is already changing fast. By the year 2050, changes in the energy supply will have transformed our homes, our roads and our behaviour.
2. Choose the answer you think is correct.
1. According to paragraph 1, what has happened in some oil producing countries?
a. They are unwilling to sell their oil any more.
b. They are not producing as much oil as they used to.
c. The supply of oil is unpredictable.
d. Global warming is more sever here than in other countries.
2. Where in paragraph 1 can the following sentence be placed?
There is also likely more electricity generation centres, as households and communities take up the opportunity to install photovoltaic cells and small scale wind turbines.
A
B
C
D
3. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of Smart Grid technology to consumers?
a. It can reduce their electricity bills.
b. It can tell them how much energy each appliance is using.
c. It can allow them to turn appliances on and off when they are not at home.
d. It can reduce the amount of energy needed to power appliances.
4. According to paragraph 4, what is the problem with using renewable sources of power?
a. They do not provide much energy.
b. They often cause system failure and blackouts.
c. They do not supply a continuous flow of energy.
d. They can't be used at off-peak times.
5. In paragraph 5, what can be inferred about cities in the future?
a. More people will be living in cities in the future than nowadays.
b. People in cities will be using cars and buses powered by electricity.
c. All buildings will generate their own electricity.
d. Smart Grid technology will only be available in cities.
6. The word “remote” in paragraph 5 could be best replaced by:
a. isolated
b. crowded
c. attractive
d. alone
7. Which THREE of the aspects below are answered in the passage?
a. How consumers are likely to respond to Smart Grid technology.
b. The problems which will have to be overcome in switching to Smart Grid technology.
c. The reasons why Smart Grid technology will be needed in the future.
d. A comparison between Smart Grid technology and the present electrical distribution system.
e. The ways Smart Grid technology will affect the way consumers use energy.
f. An analysis of the costs and benefits of Smart Grid technology.
READING COMPREHENSION TEST
UPPER ADVANCED C 2
AN UNLIKELY MUSE
1. Read a magazine article.
A new wave of music and arts projects has emerged, focusing on someone who may seem for some a dubious source of inspiration. Imelda Marcos, former first lady of the Philippines, is currently becoming the subject of musicals, song cycles and shows on a worldwide arena.
When the Marcos regime collapsed in 1986, and Imelda and her husband Ferdinand were exiled in Hawaii, they carried with them allegations of embezzlement, corruption and human rights abuses. Imelda had spent the last twenty years living off a seemingly endless supply of funds, living an exotic and glamorous lifestyle and rubbing shoulders with powerful figures worldwide. In 1972, when the superstar couple’s popularity was fading and they were at risk of losing their power, Ferdinand Marcos instated martial, leading to an era of chaos and plunder, and what is described by some as the second most corrupt regime of the twentieth century. Ferdinand and Imelda fled in 1986 to escape the People’s Power Revolution, Imelda leaving behind some 2000 pairs of shoes.
After her husband died in Hawaii due to ill health, Imelda stood trial in the United States on behalf of her husband. Following that, she returned to the Philippines to face seventy more counts of corruption and tax evasion. She has now returned to congress in the Philippines, her make-up and gowns as flawless as ever.
So what makes Imelda Marcos such an appealing muse? Undoubtedly, Imelda Marcos’s resolute character which has withstood exile, legal battles and the wrath of her enemies makes her an appealing heroine, but film-maker Fenton Bailey attributes her iconicity to her sense of glamour and style, and her role as a cultural trend-setter. And like so many women who let nothing come between them and their goals, she has gained a certain iconic status, particularly among homosexuals, not unlike that of Judy Garland and Lady Gaga.
And now the story of Imelda Marcos can be seen in the format of a musical, an artistic genre which is quite befitting for this flamboyant, entertaining figure of beauty and glamour. “Imelda – A new musical” has played in Los Angeles and New York. The artistic director of the musical, Tim Dang, realizes that the musical glosses over the darker aspects of the Marcos regime, but wanted to portray Imelda as a person with all her faults on display, leaving the audience to come to a verdict. However, despite the glitz of the show, reviews were mixed, stating the “the serio-comic spoof ... had a vacuum at its centre”.
The story of Imelda Marcos has also been immortalized as a song cycle, “Here Lies Love” written by David Byrne and Norman Cook, in which Imelda comes across as both a hero and villain. Their reasoning was to try to understand the story of how people can attain positions of such power and greed. They were also inspired by Imelda’s love of dancing and clubbing, and how her own style of music could be incorporated into their own. Byrne adds that their story is not black and white – the couple was very popular at first, and Imelda headed a lot of public works in the Philippines and added much to the nation’s sense of culture and identity.
At the Cultural Centre of the Philippines, a tour named “La Vida Imelda” led by Carlos Sedran describes the life of Imelda Marcos, the cold war and martial law, while also portraying the glamour of the Imelda lifestyle. He describes it as an eternal story, in which her extravagance can be seen as either distasteful or in some ways estimable.
There is a danger that these new art forms airbrush out the atrocities which accompanied the ostentation and glamour. It was a time when democracy was suppressed, political enemies disappeared, and billions of dollars which could have helped the poverty-stricken country were spent on the Marcos’s extravagant lifestyle. However, the artists involved are keen to make clear that the regime also resulted in great leaps forward in the country’s culture, architecture and infrastructure. The Marcos legacy remains in the form of hospitals, Heart and Lung Centres, Folk Art theatres and homes for children and the elderly, notwithstanding that the Marcos couple set their war-ravaged, poverty-stricken land onto the world stage.
2. Choose the answer you think is correct.
1. Why are Imelda’s shoes mentioned in the second paragraph?
a. To illustrate how little she cared for her personal possessions
b. To illustrate her love of fashion and beauty
c. To indicate how quickly she had to flee the country
d. To illustrate the extravagance of her lifestyle
2. What aspect of Imelda’s character is emphasized in paragraph 3?
a. her flamboyance
b. her kindness
c. her resolution
d. her beauty
3. Why is Imelda compared with Judy Garland and Lady Gaga?
a. Due to her status as a gay icon
b. Due to her ambition and drive
c. Because she has created new fashions
d. Because she has triumphed over legal battles
4. Why was the musical of Imelda’s life criticized?
a. Because it did not portray Imelda’s faults
b. Because the show was too shallow
c. Because it was too glamorous and showy
d. Because it was both serious and comedic
5. What was it about Imelda’s story that interested David Byrne and Norman Cooke?
a. The ongoing themes of power, greed and music
b. The fact that the story had both a clear hero and villain
c. The reasoning why people such as Imelda become who they are
d. The fact that her musical taste was similar to theirs
6. According to Carlos Sedran, how do people respond to Imelda’s expensive lifestyle?
a. Most people are shocked by it.
b. It evokes both positive and negative feelings
c. People want to be like her
d. People realize why she did it
7. Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as something Imelda Marcos did for the Philippines?
a. She made health services available to the people.
b. She gave the country a cultural identity.
c. She reduced the levels of poverty for Filipino people.
d. She drew the world’s attention to the country.
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