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THE BIG CHALLENGE 2006

LEVEL 1

1. ........... is English.

(A) I (C) We

(B) She (D) They

The correct answer is B

She is English.

2. I .............. happy.

(A) aren't (C) 'm not

(B) isn't (D) not

The correct answer is C

I 'm not happy.

3. The sun is ...............

(A) blue (C) yellow

(B) green (D) grey

The correct answer is C

The sun is yellow.

4. Peter and Jane ............. at home.

(A) are (C) is

(B) am (D) they

The correct answer is A

Peter and Jane are at home.

5. Eleven + nine = .........................

(A) twelve (C) sixteen

(B) twenty-one (D) twenty

The correct answer is D

Eleven + nine = twenty

6. “.................. is your school?” “It's in London.”

(A) How (C) What

(B) Where (D) Who

The correct answer is B

“Where is your school?” “It's in London.”

7. How ................ is your sister?

(A) you (C) age

(B) old (D) name

The correct answer is B

How old is your sister?

8. “How ............... you?” “Very well, thanks.”

(A) well (C) old are

(B) fine (D) are

The correct answer is D

“How are you?” “Very well, thanks.”

9. The British flag is ...........................................

(A) red and blue (C) blue, white and yellow

(B) red, white and blue (D) black, white and red

The correct answer is B

The British flag is red, white and blue.

10. The ...................... are at school.

(A) classroom (C) teacher

(B) children (D) desk

The correct answer is B

The children are at school.

11. This is my father. .............. name is Bill.

(A) He (C) His

(B) Her (D) He's

The correct answer is C

This is my father. His name is Bill.

12. “....................... it?” “It's half past two.”

(A) Who is (C) How old is

(B) What is time (D) What time is

The correct answer is D

“ What time is it?” “It's half past two.”

13. My ......................... eyes are blue.

(A) mothers' (C) mother's

(B) mothers (D) sisters

The correct answer is C

My mother's eyes are blue.

14. “Are his shoes brown?” “No, ...........................”

(A) they aren't (C) it isn't

(B) he isn't (D) they are

The correct answer is A

“Are his shoes brown?” “No, they aren't”.

15. Who is not an English hero?

(A) Robin Hood (C) King Arthur

(B) Superman (D) Harry Potter

The correct answer is B

Superman

16. “...................... you happy?” “Because it's my birthday!”

(A) How are (C) Why are

(B) What is (D) Where are

The correct answer is C

“Why are you happy?” “Because it's my birthday!”

17. May is in .........................

(A) autumn (C) spring

(B) summer (D) winter

The correct answer is C

May is in spring.

18. My school .................... twenty classrooms.

(A) have got (C) is

(B) got (D) has got

The correct answer is D

My school has got twenty classrooms.

19. Thirty pounds fifteen pence = .......................

(A) £13.50 (C) £13.15

(B) £30.50 (D) £30.15

The correct answer is D

Thirty pounds fifteen pence = £30.15

20. Look at John! ................... a mouse in his pocket!

(A) She's (C) There's

(B) They're (D) It's got

The correct answer is C

Look at John! There's a mouse in his pocket!

21. Jennifer is ................................

(A) Pat's husband (C) Steven's uncle

(B) Paul's wife (D) Susan's brother

The correct answer is B

Jennifer is Paul's wife.

22. “How ..................... it?” “£1.50.”

(A) much is (C) many is

(B) old is (D) much are

The correct answer is A

“How much is it?” “£1.50.”

23. ........................ two posters in my bedroom.

(A) They are (C) Are they

(B) It has got (D) There are

The correct answer is D

There are two posters in my bedroom.

24. ........................... is in England.

(A) Liverpool (C) Edinburgh

(B) Dublin (D) Ireland

The correct answer is A

Liverpool is in England.

25. Pronunciation: “hamburger” = O o o ; “computer” = ......

(A) O o o (C) o O o o

(B) o O o (D) o o O

The correct answer is B

o O o

26. There aren't any clouds. It's ............................

(A) raining (C) cloudy

(B) sunny (D) snowing

The correct answer is B

There aren't any clouds. It's sunny.

27. It's my birthday .............. Monday!

(A) to (C) on

(B) in (D) at

The correct answer is C

It's my birthday on Monday!

28. .............. I open the window, please?

(A) Have (C) Am

(B) Can (D) Then

The correct answer is B

Can I open the window, please?

29. “Boat” rhymes with “.....................”

(A) boot (C) note

(B) about (D) eight

The correct answer is C

“Boat” rhymes with “ note ”.

30. .......................... video games have you got?

(A) How are (C) How old

(B) How many (D) How much

The correct answer is B

How many video games have you got?

31. Complete the “family” of words: sheep, cow, horse, ......

(A) sock (C) bag

(B) pig (D) rain

The correct answer is B

pig

32. My grandmother .................. in a small village.

(A) lives (C) goes

(B) live (D) likes

The correct answer is A

My grandmother lives in a small village.

33. The car park is ........................ the station.

(A) in front (C) between

(B) behind (D) front of

The correct answer is B

The car park is behind the station.

34. I ................... like spiders. They're horrible!

(A) don't (C) haven't

(B) doesn't (D) 's not

The correct answer is A

I don't like spiders. They're horrible!

35. .................... at the singer! She's got a lovely dress.

(A) Listen (C) Look

(B) Write (D) Play

The correct answer is C

Look at the singer! She's got a lovely dress.

36. ............. your brother work in a bank?

(A) Has (C) Does

(B) Do (D) Is

The correct answer is C

Does your brother work in a bank?

37. ........................ is not celebrated in England.

(A) Christmas Day (C) New Year's Day

(B) Thanksgiving (D) Guy Fawkes' Night

The correct answer is B

Thanksgiving is not celebrated in England.

38. Her uncle speaks German, ........................?

(A) isn't he (C) doesn't he

(B) doesn't she (D) does she

The correct answer is C

Her uncle speaks German, doesn't he?

39. Go to the baker's and buy ............. bread, please.

(A) a (C) any

(B) some (D) two

The correct answer is B

Go to the baker's and buy some bread, please.

40. I like animals but I haven't got ............ pets.

(A) any (C) a

(B) some (D) of

The correct answer is A

I like animals but I haven't got any pets.

41. “Bear” rhymes with “.......................”

(A) car (C) we're

(B) there (D) ear

The correct answer is B

“Bear” rhymes with “there”.

42. ....................... thirsty. Can I have a glass of water?

(A) It's very (C) I'm very

(B) I've got (D) I'm not

The correct answer is C

I'm very thirsty. Can I have a glass of water?

43. English people often eat .......................... at Christmas.

(A) Christmas crackers (C) presents

(B) turkey (D) carols

The correct answer is B

English people often eat turkey at Christmas.

44. Go ............ the board and write your name!

(A) at (C) in

(B) to (D) on

The correct answer is B

Go to the board and write your name!

45. We .......................... to the supermarket on Saturdays.

(A) always do (C) are always

(B) always go (D) never goes

The correct answer is B

We always go to the supermarket on Saturdays.

46. He's got a very long ..................

(A) knee (C) hair

(B) nose (D) legs

The correct answer is B

He's got a very long nose.

47. ..................... your teeth before you go to bed!

(A) Brush (C) Wash

(B) Watch (D) Leave

The correct answer is A

Brush your teeth before you go to bed!

48. Be quiet! I ............................ to the teacher.

(A) am looking (C) listening

(B) listen (D) am listening

The correct answer is D

Be quiet! I am listening to the teacher.

49. “..................... pen is that?” “It's William's.”

(A) Whose (C) Who is

(B) Who's (D) His

The correct answer is A

“Whose pen is that?” “It's William's.”

50. Cornwall is an English ............................

(A) city (C) county

(B) river (D) country

The correct answer is C

Cornwall is an English county.

51. Pronunciation: “November” = o O o; “impossible” = .....

(A) o o O o (C) O o o o

(B) o O o o (D) o o o O

The correct answer is B

o O o o

52. ..................... the light, please. It's dark in here.

(A) Turn off (C) Take off

(B) Stand up (D) Switch on

The correct answer is D

Switch on the light, please. It's dark in here.

53. The “a” in “April” sounds the same as the “a” in “.........”

(A) watch (C) David

(B) Andrew (D) cinema

The correct answer is C

The “a” in “April” sounds the same as the “a” in “David”.

54. The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales and ....

(A) Northern Ireland (C) Southern Ireland

(B) the Republic of Ireland (D) Eire

The correct answer is A

The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

THE BIG CHALLENGE 2007

LEVEL 1

1. ........... am at school.

(A) he (C) we

(B) I (D) they

The correct answer is B.

I am at school.

2. The book ............... on the table.

(A) it (C) am

(B) are (D) is

The correct answer is D.

The book is on the table.

3. ................. is my favourite colour.

(A) Five (C) Green

(B) Read (D) Desk

The correct answer is C.

Green is my favourite colour.

4. ................ the dogs in the park?

(A) Is (C) Are

(B) Where (D) What

The correct answer is C.

Are the dogs in the park?

5. “What .....................?” “It's Peter Harris.”

(A) are you (C) your name

(B) is your name (D) is it a boy

The correct answer is B.

“What is your name?” “It's Peter Harris.”

6. Five + six = .........................

(A) eleven (C) thirteen

(B) twelve (D) seven

The correct answer is A.

Five + six = eleven

7. “How are you?” “..........................”

(A) I'm John (C) Fine, thanks

(B) I'm at school (D) I'm English

The correct answer is C.

“How are you?” “Fine, thanks”.

8. “.............................” “Six and a half.”

(A) How old is she? (C) Who are they?

(B) What time is it? (D) Where are you from?

The correct answer is A.

“How old is she?” “Six and a half.”

9. I like .......................... car.

(A) your sister (C) my sister's

(B) sisters' (D) my brothers

The correct answer is C.

I like my sister's car.

10. Her bike is .......................................

(A) in my pocket (C) not very well

(B) very old and dirty (D) very friendly

The correct answer is B.

Her bike is very old and dirty.

11. .......................... is in Scotland.

(A) London (C) New York

(B) Edinburgh (D) England

The correct answer is B.

Edinburgh is in Scotland.

12. “...............................” “No, it isn't.”

(A) Is Peter here? (C) Is the sky green?

(B) Where is my book? (D) Is your mother at home?

The correct answer is C.

“Is the sky green?” “No, it isn't.”

13. I know John's ...................... She's called Patricia.

(A) brother (C) son

(B) daughter (D) grandfather

The correct answer is B.

I know John's daughter. She's called Patricia.

14. Three ...................... are in the garden.

(A) flower (C) policeman

(B) woman (D) men

The correct answer is D.

Three men are in the garden.

15. There are thirty-one ..................................

(A) weeks in July (C) months in a year

(B) hours in a day (D) days in December

The correct answer is D.

There are thirty-one days in December.

16. We have science ............. Mondays and Fridays.

(A) at (C) to

(B) the (D) on

The correct answer is D.

We have science on Mondays and Fridays.

17. The English Channel is between England and ..............

(A) France (C) the USA

(B) Ireland (D) Norway

The correct answer is A.

The English Channel is between England and France.

18. “..................... in bed?” “Because I'm not very well.”

(A) Why you (C) Why are you

(B) Are you (D) Have you

The correct answer is C.

“Why are you in bed?” “Because I'm not very well.”

19. ................... to the dialogue and answer the questions.

(A) Listen (C) Look

(B) Read (D) Speak

The correct answer is A.

Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions.

20. Our house .................... three bedrooms.

(A) there is (C) has got

(B) have (D) is in

The correct answer is C.

Our house has got three bedrooms.

21. The opposite of “easy” is “..........................”

(A) unhappy (C) hard

(B) poor (D) sunny

The correct answer is C.

The opposite of “easy” is “hard”.

22. For breakfast, I have a bowl of ....... with milk and sugar.

(A) sausages (C) cereal

(B) fish and chips (D) baked beans

The correct answer is C.

For breakfast, I have a bowl of cereal with milk and sugar.

23. “...................................” “Sorry, I haven't got a watch.”

(A) What's the time? (C) What's for lunch?

(B) What's on television? (D) What can you see?

The correct answer is A.

“What's the time?” “Sorry, I haven't got a watch.”

24. ........................ four windows in the classroom.

(A) There are (C) There is

(B) We are (D) It has

The correct answer is A.

There are four windows in the classroom.

25. “..........................” “No, it's only two pounds.”

(A) Is it expensive? (C) It's cold, isn't it?

(B) How much is it? (D) Is it late?

The correct answer is A.

“Is it expensive?” “No, it's only two pounds.”

26. The letter “i” rhymes with ..................

(A) buy (C) boy

(B) tea (D) see

The correct answer is A.

The letter “i” rhymes with buy.

27. Use your ................... and draw a straight line.

(A) sock (C) ruler

(B) pencil case (D) glue

The correct answer is C.

Use your ruler and draw a straight line.

28. .................... have an ice-cream, please?

(A) Have I (C) Can I

(B) Are you (D) Am I

The correct answer is C.

Can I have an ice-cream, please?

29. Chocolate eggs are associated with ..............................

(A) Christmas (C) Easter

(B) Halloween (D) New Year's Day

The correct answer is C.

Chocolate eggs are associated with Easter.

30. Excuse me, ..................... a post office near here?

(A) is it (C) where is

(B) is there (D) what's

The correct answer is B.

Excuse me, is there a post office near here?

31. “Their” doesn't rhyme with .......................

(A) hair (C) wear

(B) hear (D) they're

The correct answer is B.

“Their” doesn't rhyme with “hear”.

32. .......................... sausages are there in the fridge?

(A) Are there (C) How many

(B) Do you want (D) How much

The correct answer is C.

How many sausages are there in the fridge?

33. ................................ go to school in London.

(A) She (C) My English friend

(B) My brother (D) Jenny and I

The correct answer is D.

Jenny and I go to school in London.

34. ....................... was a queen of England.

(A) Victoria (C) Juliana

(B) Theresa (D) Camilla

The correct answer is A.

Victoria was a queen of England.

35. Peter ............... wear his school uniform at weekends.

(A) always (C) like

(B) don't (D) doesn't

The correct answer is D.

Peter doesn't wear his school uniform at weekends.

36. Where ................ she live?

(A) has (C) do

(B) does (D) is

The correct answer is B.

Where does she live?

37. Complete the “family” of words: lamp, bed, shelf, ........

(A) chicken (C) cupboard

(B) crossroads (D) grocer

The correct answer is C.

cupboard

38. English children ....................... to school on Saturdays.

(A) always go (C) are never

(B) haven't got (D) never go

The correct answer is D.

English children never go to school on Saturdays.

39. Pronunciation: “bedroom” = O o; “..................” = o O.

(A) orange (C) repeat

(B) yellow (D) listen

The correct answer is C.

“repeat” = o O.

40. The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace, .....................?

(A) doesn't she (C) is she

(B) isn't it (D) isn't she

The correct answer is A.

The Queen lives in Buckingham Palace, doesn't she?

41. We ...................... home at 4 o'clock.

(A) go to (C) come

(B) come to (D) go at

The correct answer is C.

We come home at 4 o'clock.

42. Put ............... biscuits on the plate, please.

(A) them (C) of

(B) any (D) some

The correct answer is D.

Put some biscuits on the plate, please.

43. ............................... is a very old castle in London.

(A) Stonehenge (C) The Tower of London

(B) Big Ben (D) Tower Bridge

The correct answer is C.

The Tower of London is a very old castle in London.

44. We can't sit down because there ..................... chairs.

(A) isn't any (C) aren't any

(B) are some (D) haven't any

The correct answer is C.

We can't sit down because there aren't any chairs.

45. “Have a piece of cake!” “No thanks, I ........... hungry.”

(A) haven't got much (C) am not very

(B) don't have very (D) can't have any

The correct answer is C.

“Have a piece of cake!” “No thanks, I am not very hungry.”

46. He's got short red ....................... and big ears.

(A) eyes (C) moustache

(B) hair (D) hairs

The correct answer is B.

He's got short red hair and big ears.

47. “Is Jim in the living-room?” “Yes. He ................. TV.”

(A) looks at (C) is watching

(B) is looking (D) watches

The correct answer is C.

“Is Jim in the living-room?” “Yes. He is watching TV.”

48. ................. is about 50 euros.

(A) £3.40 (C) £34

(B) 34p (D) £340

The correct answer is C.

£34 is about 50 euros.

49. This isn't my bag, and it isn't yours. So ............... is it?

(A) how's (C) where

(B) whose (D) who

The correct answer is B.

This isn't my bag, and it isn't yours. So whose is it?

50. What is the capital of Northern Ireland?

(A) Glasgow (C) Belfast

(B) Dublin (D) Aberdeen

The correct answer is C.

Belfast.

51. “Horse” rhymes with .........................

(A) course (C) cows

(B) doors (D) boss

The correct answer is A.

“Horse” rhymes with “course”.

52. It's a lovely day today, so we ....................... the beach.

(A) going on (C) are going to

(B) don't go to (D) let's go on

The correct answer is C.

It's a lovely day today, so we are going to the beach.

53. Don't wear those jeans! Go and ........... your new dress.

(A) take on (C) put on

(B) turn off (D) take off

The correct answer is C.

Don't wear those jeans! Go and put on your new dress.

54. Where in London is the statue of Admiral Nelson?

(A) Piccadilly Circus. (C) Oxford Circus.

(B) Trafalgar Square. (D) Hyde Park.

The correct answer is B.

Trafalgar Square.

THE BIG CHALLENGE 2008

LEVEL 1

1. Two + .................. = eleven.

(A) eight (C) nine

(B) ten (D) seven

The correct answer is C

Two + nine = eleven.

2. I ........................ in the classroom.

(A) am (C) is

(B) are (D) she

The correct answer is A

I am in the classroom.

3. .................. is an English boy.

(A) She (C) He

(B) We (D) They

The correct answer is C

He is an English boy.

4. Black + white = ............................

(A) green (C) grey

(B) purple (D) brown

The correct answer is C

Black + white = grey

5. The teacher .................. at school. She's at home.

(A) are (C) is

(B) isn't (D) aren't

The correct answer is B

The teacher isn't at school. She's at home.

6. “......................... are you?” “I'm very well, thanks.”

(A) Who (C) Where

(B) What (D) How

The correct answer is D

“How are you?” “I'm very well, thanks.”

7. Jennifer is the name of my ...............................

(A) sister (C) father

(B) brother (D) husband

The correct answer is A

Jennifer is the name of my sister.

8. “How old is she?” “................................”

(A) It's very old. (C) Thirty-five.

(B) Yes, she is. (D) In the house.

The correct answer is C

“How old is she?” “Thirty-five”.

9. ......................... brother's bike is green and white.

(A) My (C) It's

(B) He (D) You

The correct answer is A

My brother's bike is green and white.

10. “........................................” “Quarter to two.”

(A) How old is he? (C) Are we late?

(B) What time is it? (D) What's this?

The correct answer is B

“What time is it?” “Quarter to two.”

11. Dover and Liverpool are in ...............................

(A) Scotland (C) England

(B) Ireland (D) Wales

The correct answer is C

Dover and Liverpool are in England.

12. The third month of the year is .........................

(A) April (C) March

(B) May (D) August

The correct answer is C

The third month of the year is March.

13. “......................................” “He's at work.”

(A) Where is she? (C) Where's your father?

(B) What's his job? (D) Who is he?

The correct answer is C

“Where's your father?” “He's at work.”

14. What's the opposite of “hard”?

(A) a lot (C) difficult

(B) small (D) easy

The correct answer is D

easy

15. They are very clever ............................

(A) child (C) women

(B) man (D) girl

The correct answer is C

They are very clever women.

16. Tower ......................... goes across the river Thames.

(A) Castle (C) Palace

(B) Circus (D) Bridge

The correct answer is D

Tower Bridge goes across the river Thames.

17. “.......................................” “No, we aren't.”

(A) Are you happy? (C) Are they at home?

(B) Are your brothers here? (D) Is Peter in the car?

The correct answer is A

“Are you happy?” “No, we aren't.”

18. The dog's thirsty ................... it's very hot today.

(A) what (C) how

(B) because (D) why

The correct answer is B

The dog's thirsty because it's very hot today.

19. The ...................... cap is blue and his shoes are black.

(A) policeman's (C) policemen's

(B) policemen (D) policeman

The correct answer is A

The policeman's cap is blue and his shoes are black.

20. “Where” doesn't rhyme with “......................”

(A) their (C) hair

(B) here (D) bear

The correct answer is B

Where” doesn't rhyme with “here”.

21. That village ................. got a post office.

(A) have (C) is

(B) hasn't (D) isn't

The correct answer is B

That village hasn't got a post office.

22. Don't run so fast! ................... for me!

(A) Listen (C) Slow

(B) Wait (D) Help

The correct answer is B

Don't run so fast! Wait for me!

23. Bacon, pork sausages and ................. come from pigs.

(A) beef (C) ham

(B) jam (D) lamb

The correct answer is C

Bacon, pork sausages and ham come from pigs.

24. In my bedroom ......... two chairs, a bed and a cupboard.

(A) there is (C) has got

(B) they are (D) there are

The correct answer is D

In my bedroom there are two chairs, a bed and a cupboard.

25. 100 euros is about ....................

(A) £7 (C) £700

(B) 70p (D) £70

The correct answer is D

100 euros is about £70.

26. I'm not very well. ........................ I go home, please?

(A) Have (C) Can

(B) Am (D) When

The correct answer is C

I'm not very well. Can I go home, please?

27. .................... was the name of eight English kings.

(A) Peter (C) Henry

(B) Arthur (D) Frederick

The correct answer is C

Henry was the name of eight English kings.

28. “.......................... brothers have you got?” “Two.”

(A) How many (C) How much

(B) Where (D) How many of

The correct answer is A

“How many brothers have you got?” “Two.”

29. Mum doesn't like my new T-shirt. She thinks it's ..........

(A) pretty (C) awful

(B) nice (D) lovely

The correct answer is C

Mum doesn't like my new T-shirt. She thinks it's awful.

30. John .................. live in Church Street.

(A) is (C) and Helen

(B) has (D) Brown

The correct answer is C

John and Helen live in Church Street.

31. Complete the “family”of words: cat, dog, hamster, ........

(A) tiger (C) camel

(B) rabbit (D) hippo

The correct answer is B

rabbit

32. There isn't ................ water in the swimming pool.

(A) any (C) some

(B) the (D) a

The correct answer is A

There isn't any water in the swimming pool.

33. English children .............. go to school on Saturdays.

(A) haven't (C) doesn't

(B) don't (D) aren't

The correct answer is B

English children don't go to school on Saturdays.

34. £35 for a cup of tea! That's very ..........................

(A) expensive (C) enormous

(B) cheap (D) tall

The correct answer is A

£35 for a cup of tea! That's very expensive.

35. The letter “a” rhymes with “.................”

(A) tea (C) day

(B) car (D) are

The correct answer is C

The letter “a” rhymes with “day”.

36. ......................... money have you got in your pocket?

(A) How much (C) How many

(B) Is there (D) It's a lot of

The correct answer is A

How much money have you got in your pocket?

37. English boys usually wear white ................ to school.

(A) skirts (C) shirts

(B) shoes (D) jackets

The correct answer is C

English boys usually wear white shirts to school.

38. He ................ top of the class because he's very clever.

(A) is never (C) is always

(B) often likes (D) sometimes wants

The correct answer is C

He is always top of the class because he's very clever.

39. Does ...................... another glass of milk?

(A) he wants (C) she's got

(B) they have (D) she want

The correct answer is D

Does she want another glass of milk?

40. “Sheep”, “meat” and “......” have got the same vowel sound.

(A) ship (C) wear

(B) leave (D) bell

The correct answer is B

“Sheep”, “meat” and “leave” have got the same vowel sound.

41. .................. any roast beef on the menu?

(A) Is it (C) What is there

(B) Is there (D) Are there

The correct answer is B

Is there any roast beef on the menu?

42. ................................. is not in winter.

(A) New Year's Day (C) Halloween

(B) Valentine's Day (D) Christmas Day

The correct answer is C

Halloween is not in winter.

43. Look at Peter! Look! He .................... sweets in class!

(A) eating (C) 's eating

(B) eats (D) is drinking

The correct answer is C

Look at Peter! Look! He's eating sweets in class!

44. A giraffe has got a very long ...................

(A) legs (C) knee

(B) neck (D) arm

The correct answer is B

A giraffe has got a very long neck.

45. Your mother works in a bank, .......................?

(A) isn't she (C) does he

(B) doesn't she (D) isn't it

The correct answer is B

Your mother works in a bank, doesn't she?

46. “Help! Help!” “............................................”

(A) Why are you happy? (C) Yes, it's nice, isn't it?

(B) What's the matter? (D) No, I don't.

The correct answer is B

“Help! Help!” “What's the matter?”

47. I ..................... school every morning at about 8.30.

(A) arrive (C) get to

(B) get (D) go away

The correct answer is C

I get to school every morning at about 8.30.

48. We ............ the dog to the park today because it's closed.

(A) don't take (C) aren't taking

(B) are going (D) can't go

The correct answer is C

We aren't taking the dog to the park today because it's closed.

49. ........................... that? It's not yours, is it?

(A) Whose bike is (C) Who's

(B) Your book's (D) Who does

The correct answer is A

Whose bike is that? It's not yours, is it?

50. I often .................... cooking at home on Sundays.

(A) make some (C) make the

(B) do (D) do the

The correct answer is D

I often do the cooking at home on Sundays.

51. Pronunciation: “Elizabeth” = o O o o; “supermarket” = “......”

(A) O o o o (C) o o O o

(B) o O o o (D) o o o O

The correct answer is A

“supermarket” = “O o o o”

52. ....................... is the name of an English county.

(A) Manchester (C) Channel

(B) Kent (D) Cheddar

The correct answer is B

Kent is the name of an English county.

53. ........... that dirty shirt and put it in the washing machine!

(A) Go away (C) Take off

(B) Put off (D) Get up

The correct answer is C

Take off that dirty shirt and put it in the washing machine!

54. Which London theatre is a reproduction of Shakespeare's theatre?

(A) The Globe (C) The Empire

(B) The Bear (D) The Rose

The correct answer is A

The Globe

THE BIG CHALLENGE 2009

LEVEL 1

1. The book .................... on my desk.

A. am

B. is

C. are

D. can

The correct answer is B

The book is on my desk.

2. Three + .............. = twelve

A. seven

B. nine

C. eleven

D. four

The correct answer is B

Three + nine = twelve

3. James and John ..................... English names.

A. am

B. is

C. are

D. be

The correct answer is C

James and John are English names.

4. Red + yellow = ............................

A. brown

B. blue

C. orange

D. green

The correct answer is C

Red + yellow = orange

5. “How are you?” “........................”

A. I'm 11

B. I'm fine thanks

C. I'm at school

D. I'm tall

The correct answer is B

“How are you?” “I'm fine thanks”.

6. “What's ................... ?” “Jennifer Harris.”

A. your name

B. her names

C. his name

D. name

The correct answer is A

“What's your name?” “Jennifer Harris.”

7. “..................... is he?” “Twelve.”

A. Where

B. How many

C. How old

D. What time

The correct answer is C

“How old is he?” “Twelve.”

8. Two men and three .................. are in the shop.

A. women

B. person

C. child

D. woman

The correct answer is A

Two men and three women are in the shop.

9. If Monday is the first day of the week, ................. is the fourth day.

A. Saturday

B. Wednesday

C. Tuesday

D. Thursday

The correct answer is D

If Monday is the first day of the week, Thursday is the fourth day.

10. Pamela is sad .................. her dog is ill.

A. because

B. why

C. how

D. at

The correct answer is A

Pamela is sad because her dog is ill.

11. ........................... is the capital of Scotland.

A. Dublin

B. London

C. Washington

D. Edinburgh

The correct answer is D

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.

12. “.......................” “Look under your bed. I think it's there.”

A. Where are my shoes?

B. My books aren't on the shelf.

C. Where's my school bag?

D. The car isn't in the garage.

The correct answer is C

“Where's my school bag?” “Look under your bed. I think it's there.”

13. The opposite of “dirty” is “........................”

A. warm

B. clean

C. young

D. enormous

The correct answer is B

The opposite of “dirty” is “clean”.

14. .......................... got a dictionary?

A. Have you

B. Is it

C. Does he

D. Peter

The correct answer is A

Have you got a dictionary?

15. Please close the windows. ......................... cold.

A. They have

B. I have very

C. I am a

D. I'm so

The correct answer is D

Please close the windows. I'm so cold.

16. ......................... is the Queen's London residence.

A. Windsor Castle

B. The Tower of London

C. Buckingham Palace

D. Hyde Park

The correct answer is C

Buckingham Palace is the Queen's London residence.

17. Look! ........................ , isn't it?

A. That's Bill

B. He's our new teacher

C. My pen isn't in my bag

D. That answer isn't right

The correct answer is A

Look! That's Bill, isn't it?

18. My three cats are black and ........................ eyes are green.

A. they've got

B. there

C. they're

D. their

The correct answer is D

My three cats are black and their eyes are green.

19. “.......................?” “I don't know. I haven't got a watch.”

A. Is the exercise easy

B. What time is it

C. Can you see the bus

D. Is it sunny today

The correct answer is B

“What time is it?” “I don't know. I haven't got a watch.”

20. Carole is the name of my ........................

A. cousin's husband

B. brother's girlfriend

C. sister's boyfriend

D. friend's brother

The correct answer is B

Carole is the name of my brother's girlfriend.

21. ...................... at that car! It's a Rolls Royce, isn't it?

A. Look

B. Watch

C. Notice

D. See

The correct answer is A

Look at that car! It's a Rolls Royce, isn't it?

22. Your ..................... is part of your leg.

A. ear

B. back

C. knee

D. shoulder

The correct answer is C

Your knee is part of your leg.

23. A traditional English breakfast often includes ....................

A. fish and chips

B. bacon, eggs and sausages

C. ham and cheese

D. strawberries and cream

The correct answer is B

A traditional English breakfast often includes bacon, eggs and sausages.

24. My favourite programme is on TV. ................. watch it, please?

A. Is it

B. Have I

C. I want

D. Can I

The correct answer is D

My favourite programme is on TV. Can I watch it, please?

25. Complete the “family” of words: bed, chair, bookshelf, ..............

A. driver

B. suitcase

C. wardrobe

D. trousers

The correct answer is C

wardrobe

26. ....................... a lot of apple trees in that field.

A. They are

B. There are

C. There is

D. It is

The correct answer is B

There are a lot of apple trees in that field.

27. New Year's Eve is ................................

A. 31st December

B. 1st January

C. 1st May

D. 31st October

The correct answer is A

New Year's Eve is 31st December.

28. ...................... pairs of shoes have you got?

A. Are there

B. How much

C. Are they two

D. How many

The correct answer is D

How many pairs of shoes have you got?

29. ........................... work in the same office.

A. Our neighbour

B. My cousin

C. The policeman

D. Jack and Sue

The correct answer is D

Jack and Sue work in the same office.

30. I hate that song. It's .................... !

A. wonderful

B. brilliant

C. awful

D. terrific

The correct answer is C

I hate that song. It's awful!

31. In England, ........................ drive on the right.

A. you don't

B. everybody

C. you must

D. you always

The correct answer is A

In England, you don't drive on the right.

32. Complete the “family” of words: ham, rice, bacon, ................

A. boxes

B. pigs

C. ink

D. jam

The correct answer is D

jam

33. It's hot and sunny today. There aren't any .....................

A. rain

B. cold

C. clouds

D. snow

The correct answer is C

It's hot and sunny today. There aren't any clouds.

34. The letter “ i ” rhymes with “...................”

A. tree

B. sky

C. happy

D. boy

The correct answer is B

The letter “ i ” rhymes with “sky”.

35. There's ................ orange juice in the fridge.

A. two

B. some

C. some bottles

D. any

The correct answer is B

There's some orange juice in the fridge.

36. £100 is about .................. euros.

A. 110

B. 15

C. 1,100

D. 50

The correct answer is A

£100 is about 110 euros.

37. “......................... is that pullover, please?” “£25.”

A. What's the price

B. How much

C. How old

D. How many

The correct answer is B

“How much is that pullover, please?” “£25.”

38. A school .................... is part of an English boy's school uniform.

A. tie

B. skirt

C. bag

D. socks

The correct answer is A

A school tie is part of an English boy's school uniform.

39. “Does Maria like English food?” “...........................”

A. Yes, it is

B. No, it isn't

C. No, she doesn't

D. No, she does

The correct answer is C

“Does Maria like English food?” “No, she doesn't”.

40. We ................... to the cinema on Saturdays.

A. are often

B. sometimes are

C. often go

D. always like

The correct answer is C

We often go to the cinema on Saturdays.

41. “Great” doesn't rhyme with “..................”

A. straight

B. meat

C. hate

D. wait

The correct answer is B

“Great” doesn't rhyme with “meat”

42. .................................. any people in the park today.

A. There are

B. There are some dogs and

C. I can't see

D. Do they walk

The correct answer is C

I can't see any people in the park today.

43. Gordon ................... is the British Prime Minister.

A. White

B. Black

C. Brown

D. Smith

The correct answer is C

Gordon Brown is the British Prime Minister.

44. Prince William likes sports, ......................?

A. doesn't he

B. does she

C. is he

D. isn't it

The correct answer is A

Prince William likes sports, doesn't he?

45. “Here” rhymes with “.......................”

A. there

B. near

C. hair

D. wear

The correct answer is B

“Here” rhymes with “near”.

46. He can't hear you now because he ..................... to his iPod.

A. listens

B. is looking

C. has got

D. is listening

The correct answer is D

He can't hear you now because he is listening to his iPod.

47. That isn't my bike and it isn't John's. ...................... is it?

A. What

B. Who's

C. Whose

D. Mine

The correct answer is C

That isn't my bike and it isn't John's. Whose is it?

48. The public library is .................... to the post office.

A. not far

B. opposite

C. very close

D. between

The correct answer is C

The public library is very close to the post office.

49. I .................... shopping this afternoon. Do you need anything?

A. does go

B. am going

C. do the

D. am doing

The correct answer is B

I am going shopping this afternoon. Do you need anything?

50. Pronunciation: “Victoria” = o O o o; “impossible” = .................

A. O o o o

B. o O o o

C. o o O o

D. o o o O

The correct answer is B

Pronunciation: “Victoria” = o O o o; “impossible” = o O o o

51. You meet someone for the first time. What is the first thing you say?

A. Nice to meet you.

B. What a pity.

C. It's a nice meeting.

D. I like meeting you.

The correct answer is A

Nice to meet you.

52. There are ................. countries in the United Kingdom.

A. three

B. fifty-three

C. four

D. forty-six

The correct answer is C

There are four countries in the United Kingdom.

53. Every Christmas Eve, we .................. presents under the tree.

A. are opening our

B. put all the

C. always making Christmas

D. are putting the

The correct answer is B

Every Christmas Eve, we put all the presents under the tree.

54. ....................... is about 5,000 years old.

A. Loch Ness

B. Stonehenge

C. Edinburgh Castle

D. Oxford University

The correct answer is B

Stonehenge is about 5,000 years old.

THE BIG CHALLENGE 2010

LEVEL 1

1. I ...................... in the classroom.

A. am

B. is

C. are

D. be

The correct answer is A

I am in the classroom.

2. Are ................. French or English?

A. he

B. it

C. you

D. Helen

The correct answer is C

Are you French or English?

3. Four ................. are in the garden.

A. children

B. mouse

C. woman

D. bed

The correct answer is A

Four children are in the garden.

4. Milk is ..........................

A. green

B. blue

C. white

D. black

The correct answer is C

Milk is white.

5. “....................... are you today?” “Very well, thank you.”

A. What

B. How

C. Who

D. Where

The correct answer is B

“How are you today?” “Very well, thank you.”

6. “Where are ....................... ?” “Germany.”

A. from you

B. you from

C. they happy

D. the country

The correct answer is B

“Where are you from?” “Germany.”

7. Three + two + ..................... = twelve

A. eleven

B. nine

C. five

D. seven

The correct answer is D

Three + two + seven = twelve

8. That school ........................... got an Olympic swimming pool.

A. doesn't have

B. has

C. haven't

D. don't have

The correct answer is B

That school has got an Olympic swimming pool.

9. London is in .....................................

A. the north of England

B. the west of Wales

C. the south of England

D. the west of Ireland

The correct answer is C

London is in the south of England.

10. “Do you want some lemonade?” “No thanks, .................. thirsty.”

A. I haven't got

B. it isn't

C. we don't have

D. I'm not very

The correct answer is D

“Do you want some lemonade?” “No thanks, I'm not very thirsty.”

11. The day before Friday is ...........................

A. Monday

B. Wednesday

C. Tuesday

D. Thursday

The correct answer is D

The day before Friday is Thursday.

12. “............... are you so grumpy today?” “I don't know. Perhaps because I've got a headache.”

A. Why

B. Because

C. When

D. How

The correct answer is A

“Why are you so grumpy today?” “I don't know. Perhaps because I've got a headache.”

13. The opposite of “far” is “...................”

A. dark

B. near

C. long

D. ugly

The correct answer is B

The opposite of “far” is “near”.

14. Mum, ..................... we have sausages for lunch, please?

A. can

B. have

C. are

D. when

The correct answer is A

Mum, can we have sausages for lunch, please?

15. Red, white and ................... are the colours of the British flag.

A. blue

B. green

C. black

D. orange

The correct answer is A

Red, white and blue are the colours of the British flag.

16. This is Robert, my .................. . He's visiting us for a couple of days.

A. cousin's wife

B. brother's aunt

C. friend's mother

D. cousin's husband

The correct answer is D

This is Robert, my cousin's husband. He's visiting us for a couple of days.

17. “..................................?” “The news, then a cartoon.”

A. What's on TV

B. What films do you like

C. Is that a new book

D. What's this picture

The correct answer is A

“What's on TV?” “The news, then a cartoon.”

18. Which is correct?

A. 100 pounds = a penny

B. 100 pence = 10 euros

C. 100 pence = a pound

D. 100 euros = a pound

The correct answer is C

100 pence = a pound

19. “What time is it?” “It's .................. to three.”

A. past

B. ten

C. time

D. half

The correct answer is B

“What time is it?” “It's ten to three.”

20. .................... about a thousand cows on that farm.

A. It is

B. There is

C. There are

D. Their

The correct answer is C

There are about a thousand cows on that farm.

21. Hey! Don't run so fast! Wait ....................!

A. for me

B. at them

C. the bus

D. us

The correct answer is A

Hey! Don't run so fast! Wait for me!

22. Our French teacher has got short brown curly .......................

A. legs

B. arms

C. hair

D. trousers

The correct answer is C

Our French teacher has got short brown curly hair.

23. “................. are those apples?” “£5 a kilo, madam.”

A. What

B. The price

C. How many

D. How much

The correct answer is D

“How much are those apples?” “£5 a kilo, madam.”

24. Complete the “family” of words: castle, house, caravan, ............

A. desk

B. flat

C. shelf

D. wheel

The correct answer is B

flat

25. How .................... CDs have you got in your collection?

A. many

B. of

C. much

D. are

The correct answer is A

How many CDs have you got in your collection?

26. The 24th of December is called .................................

A. Christmas Day

B. Boxing Day

C. Christmas Eve

D. Father Christmas

The correct answer is C

The 24th of December is called Christmas Eve.

27. All my friends ................. football and tennis.

A. enjoys

B. plays

C. love

D. can

The correct answer is C

All my friends love football and tennis.

28. In our street, there ................ houses with very big gardens.

A. are any

B. is some

C. are some

D. isn't any

The correct answer is C

In our street, there are some houses with very big gardens.

29. The opposite of “expensive” is “........................”

A. tight

B. cheap

C. miniature

D. soft

The correct answer is B

The opposite of “expensive” is “cheap”.

30. Mary looks very sad. What is not the right question to ask her?

A. What's the matter, Mary?

B. Are you all right, Mary?

C. What's wrong, Mary?

D. Mary, why are you angry?

The correct answer is D

Mary, why are you angry?

31. .................................... won the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

A. Richard the Lionheart

B. Philip of Spain

C. William the Conqueror

D. Robin Hood

The correct answer is C

William the Conqueror won the Battle of Hastings in 1066.

32. My grandfather .................... because he can't see very well.

A. need glasses

B. doesn't drive now

C. never watch TV

D. reads a lot

The correct answer is B

My grandfather doesn't drive now because he can't see very well.

33. Complete the “family” of words: jam, sugar, honey, .............

A. lemon

B. salt

C. pepper

D. marmalade

The correct answer is D

marmalade

34. “Does your dog like cats?” “................... . He hates them!”

A. Yes, it does

B. No, he doesn't

C. Yes, of course

D. No, it isn't

The correct answer is B

“Does your dog like cats?” “No, he doesn't. He hates them!”

35. The letter “r” rhymes with “..........................”

A. hair

B. car

C. wear

D. her

The correct answer is B

The letter “r” rhymes with “car”.

36. ...................... was a prison that is now a tourist attraction.

A. Big Ben

B. The London Eye

C. The Tower of London

D. Trafalgar Square

The correct answer is C

The Tower of London was a prison that is now a tourist attraction.

37. I'm going to wear my gloves today because it's ....................

A. very sunny

B. freezing outside

C. so warm

D. extremely hot

The correct answer is B

I'm going to wear my gloves today because it's freezing outside.

38. “Harry's got very bad teeth.” “That's because he .............. them!”

A. often cleans

B. never brush

C. never clean

D. rarely brushes

The correct answer is D

“Harry's got very bad teeth.” “That's because he rarely brushes them!”

39. I can't have a bath because there .................... hot water.

A. is enough

B. aren't any

C. isn't any

D. are some

The correct answer is C

I can't have a bath because there isn't any hot water.

40. We do our shopping at the supermarket .................. Saturday.

A. all the

B. every

C. at the

D. in

The correct answer is B

We do our shopping at the supermarket every Saturday.

41. In English hotels, fried .......... are usually on the breakfast menu.

A. fish

B. toast

C. eggs

D. baked beans

The correct answer is C

In English hotels, fried eggs are usually on the breakfast menu.

42. Jonathan's aunt ............... very good cakes. Nobody likes them.

A. makes

B. doesn't make

C. does

D. can do

The correct answer is B

Jonathan's aunt doesn't make very good cakes. Nobody likes them.

43. “Two” doesn't rhyme with “.........................”

A. glue

B. you

C. how

D. shoe

The correct answer is C

“Two” doesn't rhyme with “how.”

44. Which city is not in the United Kingdom?

A. Liverpool

B. Dublin

C. Edinburgh

D. York

The correct answer is B

Dublin

45. Listen! That's Helen's voice! And she ............. my favourite song.

A. sing

B. doesn't sing

C. sings

D. is singing

The correct answer is D

Listen! That's Helen's voice! And she is singing my favourite song.

46. If you hear “Doors opening” and “Third floor”, where are you?

A. In a bus or a train.

B. In a lift.

C. In the London Underground.

D. In a taxi.

The correct answer is B

In a lift.

47. ...................... exercise book is this? There's no name on it.

A. Who

B. Whose

C. Who's

D. Hers

The correct answer is B

Whose exercise book is this? There's no name on it.

48. I can't see anything because a woman with a big hat ......... of me.

A. is sitting behind

B. is standing next

C. is sitting in front

D. stands in front

The correct answer is C

I can't see anything because a woman with a big hat is sitting in front of me.

49. You are in a restaurant. You have finished your lunch and you want to pay. What do you say to the waiter?

A. How much have you got, please?

B. What do I pay for?

C. Can I have the bill, please?

D. How much does this cost?

The correct answer is C

Can I have the bill, please?

50. “Laugh” rhymes with “.................”

A. off

B. eight

C. half

D. enough

The correct answer is C

“Laugh” rhymes with “half”.

51. Tomorrow afternoon, ..................... tea with the Prime Minister. It's a great honour.

A. I have got some

B. we're having

C. they often have

D. we are going

The correct answer is B

Tomorrow afternoon, we're having tea with the Prime Minister. It's a great honour.

52. Mr Jones next door can't walk very easily so, once a week, I ......... shopping for him.

A. am doing the

B. make the

C. am going

D. do his

The correct answer is D

Mr Jones next door can't walk very easily so, once a week, I do his shopping for him.

53. Pronunciation: “incredible” = o O o o; “intelligent” = .................

A. o O o o

B. O o o o

C. o o O o

D. o o o O

The correct answer is A

Pronunciation: “incredible” = o O o o; “intelligent” = o O o o

54. The most important British politician is the .......................

A. King

B. Prime Minister

C. President

D. Queen

The correct answer is B

The most important British politician is the Prime Minister.

THE BIG CHALLENGE 2011

LEVEL 1

1. Peter …… at school.

A. am

B. is

C. are

D. in

The correct answer is B.

Peter is at school.

2. Are …… your friends?

A. he

B. I

C. here

D. they

The correct answer is D.

Are they your friends?

3. Complete the sequence: three, five, seven, nine, ……

A. twelve

B. eleven

C. thirteen

D. one

The correct answer is B.

Three, five, seven, nine, eleven

4. Two …….. are at the door.

A. man

B. boy

C. girls

D. bus

The correct answer is C.

Two girls are at the door.

5. Blue + yellow = ……

A. green

B. grey

C. brown

D. orange

The correct answer is A.

Blue + yellow = green

6. This book …… got 128 pages.

A. have

B. has

C. is

D. haven't

The correct answer is B.

This book has got 128 pages.

7. London is the capital of the …… Kingdom.

A. British

B. United

C. Britain

D. English

The correct answer is B.

London is the capital of the United Kingdom.

8. “……………” “I'm fine, thanks!”

A. Is it hot today?

B. How old are you?

C. How are you?

D. Is your father here?

The correct answer is C.

“How are you?” “I'm fine, thanks!”

9. “Where's your father?” “……”

A. He's a doctor.

B. He's got grey hair.

C. He's at the office.

D. He's fine.

The correct answer is C.

“Where's your father?” “He's at the office.”

10. Today is Tuesday March 5th. …… is March 9th.

A. Thursday

B. Sunday

C. Saturday

D. Friday

The correct answer is C.

Today is Tuesday March 5th. Saturday is March 9th.

11. The English Channel is ……... Britain and the continent of Europe.

A. in

B. opposite

C. between

D. under

The correct answer is C.

The English Channel is between Britain and the continent of Europe.

12. “Why is John in hospital?” “…… he's very ill.”

A. That

B. It's

C. Because

D. What

The correct answer is C.

“Why is John in hospital?” “Because he's very ill.”

13. The opposite of “horrible” is “……”

A. enormous

B. awful

C. young

D. nice

The correct answer is D.

The opposite of “horrible” is “nice”.

14. “Please, Dad, …… we play in the garden?” “No, it's too cold. Play in your room.”

A. got

B. can

C. have

D. where

The correct answer is B.

“Please, Dad, can we play in the garden?” “No, it's too cold. Play in your room.”

15. I've got a fifty-pound …… in my pocket.

A. piece

B. coin

C. note

D. money

The correct answer is C.

I've got a fifty-pound note in my pocket.

16. My …… is called Lesley. She's twelve.

A. sister

B. brother

C. mother

D. husband

The correct answer is A.

My sister is called Lesley. She's twelve.

17. Oh no! …… green insects on these flowers.

A. They are

B. There are

C. Here is

D. It has

The correct answer is B.

Oh no! There are green insects on these flowers.

18. A man in a shop says, “Are they good for headaches?” What sort of shop is it?

A. A chemist's.

B. A butcher's.

C. A computer shop.

D. A sports shop.

The correct answer is A.

A man in a shop says, “Are they good for headaches?” What sort of shop is it?

A chemist’s.

19. “What time is it?” “It’s …… to seven.”

A. past

B. five

C. four o'clock

D. half

The correct answer is B.

“What time is it?” “It’s five to seven.”

20. Give the dog a drink of water – he's very ……

A. hungry

B. angry

C. dirty

D. thirsty

The correct answer is D.

Give the dog a drink of water – he's very thirsty.

21. Be quiet! …… to the teacher!

A. Listen

B. Look

C. Wait

D. Stand

The correct answer is A.

Be quiet! Listen to the teacher!

22. My grandparents love …… garden. It's got apple trees and lots of flowers.

A. its

B. there

C. their

D. there's

The correct answer is C.

My grandparents love their garden. It's got apple trees and lots of flowers.

23. You can hear, “Next station, Oxford Circus. Change here for the Central Line.” Where are you?

A. In a taxi.

B. In the London Underground.

C. In the plane to England.

D. At a bus stop.

The correct answer is B.

You can hear, “Next station, Oxford Circus. Change here for the Central Line.”

Where are you?

In the London Underground.

24. Ryan and Kevin …… to the secondary school in Park Street.

A. go

B. have

C. are

D. goes

The correct answer is A.

Ryan and Kevin go to the secondary school in Park Street.

25. Snakes have got long bodies and no ……

A. head

B. legs

C. mouth

D. teeth

The correct answer is B.

Snakes have got long bodies and no legs.

26. Emily …… gets up at 7 o'clock in the morning.

A. often

B. and her brother

C. does

D. is

The correct answer is A.

Emily often gets up at 7 o'clock in the morning.

27. At …… a lot of children eat chocolate eggs.

A. New Year's Day

B. Easter

C. Halloween

D. Guy Fawkes' Night

The correct answer is B.

At Easter a lot of children eat chocolate eggs.

28. Complete the “family” of words: motorbike, van, bus, ……

A. fireplace

B. castle

C. lorry

D. bag

The correct answer is C.

Complete the “family” of words: motorbike, van, bus, lorry

29. My father …… work in an office. He's a pilot.

A. isn't

B. doesn't

C. never

D. goes to

The correct answer is B.

My father doesn’t work in an office. He's a pilot.

30. You are at the cinema and your friend arrives late. He says, “I'm very sorry.” You aren't angry. What do you say?

A. “It doesn't matter.”

B. “Don't talk to me.”

C. “I don't want to see you again.”

D. “Are you at the cinema?”

The correct answer is A.

You are at the cinema and your friend arrives late. He says, “I'm very sorry.” You aren't angry. What do you say?

“It doesn't matter.”

31. The letter “e” rhymes with “……”

A. say

B. three

C. Hi

D. her

The correct answer is B.

The letter “e” rhymes with “three”.

32. “What …… do on Saturdays?” “I play football with my friends.”

A. do you

B. are you

C. does it

D. you can

The correct answer is A.

“What do you do on Saturdays?” “I play football with my friends.”

33. Complete the “family” of words: bed, cupboard, chair, ……

A. stairs

B. desk

C. kitchen

D. knife

The correct answer is B.

Complete the “family” of words: bed, cupboard, chair, desk

34. “Difficult” is the opposite of “……”

A. clever

B. easy

C. scared

D. angry

The correct answer is B.

“Difficult” is the opposite of “easy”.

35. There…… good programmes on television tonight. Let's play Scrabble.

A. aren't any

B. is some

C. haven't any

D. don't have

The correct answer is A.

There aren't any good programmes on television tonight. Let's play Scrabble.

36. You are in a café and you are looking at the menu. The waitress says, “What can I get for you?” What do you say?

A. “Can I have the menu, please?”

B. “What have I got?”

C. “A cup of tea and a cake, please.”

D. “Fine, thank you.”

The correct answer is C.

You are in a café and you are looking at the menu. The waitress says, “What can I get for you?” What do you say?

“A cup of tea and a cake, please.”

37. I never buy …… from that shop. It's too expensive.

A. anything

B. nothing

C. everything

D. something

The correct answer is A.

I never buy anything from that shop. It's too expensive.

38. At Christmas in England, it is traditional to have roast …… for dinner.

A. pork

B. ham

C. pudding

D. turkey

The correct answer is D.

At Christmas in England, it is traditional to have roast turkey for dinner.

39. “Eight” doesn't rhyme with “……”

A. wait

B. height

C. gate

D. hate

The correct answer is B.

“Eight” doesn't rhyme with “height”.

40. “…… a lot of pocket money?” “Well, no. Not very much.”

A. How much is

B. Does it run

C. Do you get

D. Why do you have

The correct answer is C.

“Do you get a lot of pocket money?” “Well, no. Not very much.”

41. …… is not in England.

A. Stonehenge

B. Loch Ness

C. Buckingham Palace

D. Liverpool

The correct answer is B.

Loch Ness is not in England.

42. Come into the kitchen, Paul, and help me! I …… the Christmas pudding!

A. am making

B. make

C. doing

D. making

The correct answer is A.

Come into the kitchen, Paul, and help me! I am making the Christmas pudding!

43. “…… house is that?” “I don't know. Perhaps Mr Jones lives there.”

A. Whose

B. What's the

C. Who lives in the

D. Who's

The correct answer is A.

“Whose house is that?” “I don't know. Perhaps Mr Jones lives there.”

44. I …… to the dentist's tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.

A. goes

B. can be

C. am visiting

D. am going

The correct answer is D.

I am going to the dentist's tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.

45. The Romans conquered England …… the Normans.

A. before

B. with

C. after

D. against

The correct answer is A.

The Romans conquered England before the Normans.

46. The sky is blue when ……

A. it's raining hard.

B. there's a full moon.

C. there aren't any clouds.

D. snow is falling.

The correct answer is C.

The sky is blue when there aren't any clouds.

47. “Peas” rhymes with “……”

A. miss

B. pears

C. ears

D. please

The correct answer is D.

“Peas” rhymes with “please”.

48. David Cameron is ……

A. the captain of the English football team

B. the British Prime Minister

C. the inventor of the telephone

D. a singer and guitarist

The correct answer is B.

David Cameron is the British Prime Minister.

49. I sometimes …… mistakes when I speak English.

A. have

B. do

C. make

D. get

The correct answer is C.

I sometimes make mistakes when I speak English.

50. The Town Hall is …… to the station.

A. a long way

B. opposite

C. next

D. on the left

The correct answer is C.

The Town Hall is next to the station.

51. Pronunciation: “beautiful” = O o o; “remember” = ……

A. O o o

B. o O o

C. o o O

D. o O o o

The correct answer is B.

“remember” = o O o

52. I think the house is empty. I …… noise at all.

A. don't hear anyone

B. doesn't make a

C. can't hear any

D. am not listening

The correct answer is C.

I think the house is empty. I can't hear any noise at all.

53. Why …… every time I speak to her?

A. I'm laughing

B. is she smiling

C. she's crying

D. does she laugh

The correct answer is D.

Why does she laugh every time I speak to her?

54. You can see all of London from the cabins on the ……

A. City Airship

B. Tower of London

C. Trafalgar Balloon

D. London Eye

The correct answer is D.

You can see all of London from the cabins on the London Eye.

THE BIG CHALLENGE 2012

LEVEL 1

1. Jack .......... at home.

A. am

B. are

C. is

D. he

The correct answer is C.

Jack is at home.

2. ........... you in the garden?

A. They

B. Are

C. Is

D. Am

The correct answer is B.

Are you in the garden?

3. Complete the word : L O N D _ N.

A. E

B. A

C. O

D. U

The correct answer is C.

L O N D O N

4. Two oranges and ............. apple, please.

A. four

B. an

C. it

D. a

The correct answer is B.

Two oranges and an apple, please.

5. Three ............ are in the car.

A. woman

B. men

C. policeman

D. glass

The correct answer is B.

Three men are in the car.

6. My cat ............. green eyes.

A. is

B. have got

C. have

D. has got

The correct answer is D.

My cat has got green eyes.

7. Red + white = .............

A. orange

B. pink

C. brown

D. yellow

The correct answer is B.

Red + white = pink

8. “........ old is your brother?” “He’s 12.”

A. What

B. Who

C. How

D. Is

The correct answer is C.

“How old is your brother?” “He’s 12.”

9. Complete the “family” of words: notebook, pen, pencil, ...............

A. window

B. ruler

C. ham

D. church

The correct answer is B.

notebook, pen, pencil, ruler

10. “..................................” “Not very well; I’ve got a cold.”

A. Are you cold?

B. Is it sunny today?

C. How are you?

D. Can she speak English?

The correct answer is C.

“How are you?” “Not very well; I’ve got a cold.”

11. “...................... is my school bag?” “It’s here.”

A. Where

B. What colour

C. Who

D. How

The correct answer is A.

“Where is my school bag?” “It’s here.”

12. Complete the sequence: Sunday, Saturday, Friday, .....................

A. Wednesday

B. Thursday

C. Tuesday

D. weekend

The correct answer is B.

Complete the sequence: Sunday, Saturday, Friday, Thursday

13. Emma isn’t at school today ................................. it’s Sunday.

A. when

B. because

C. why

D. she’s got

The correct answer is B.

Emma isn’t at school today because it’s Sunday.

14. My aunt Jackie is my mother’s .........................................

A. cousin

B. uncle

C. sister

D. husband

The correct answer is C.

My aunt Jackie is my mother’s sister.

15. Please ................................ down and be quiet, Jonathan!

A. sit

B. stand

C. talk

D. listen

The correct answer is A.

Please sit down and be quiet, Jonathan!

16. In my bedroom ............... is a bed, a desk and a big cupboard.

A. it

B. there

C. I have got

D. they

The correct answer is B.

In my bedroom there is a bed, a desk and a big cupboard.

17. Complete the “family” of words: farm, grass, sheep, ..................

A. light

B. field

C. keyboard

D. floor

The correct answer is B.

Complete the “family” of words: farm, grass, sheep, field

18. ............................. we go to the cinema this afternoon, please?

A. Have

B. There

C. Can

D. Are

The correct answer is C.

Can we go to the cinema this afternoon, please?

19. Edinburgh is the capital of ....................

A. Wales

B. Ireland

C. Scotland

D. England

The correct answer is C.

Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland.

20. Your friend is very happy and says: “Look! Here are the results of the painting competition. I’ve got first prize!” What can you say?

A. Congratulations!

B. What a pity!

C. That’s terrible!

D. It doesn’t matter.

The correct answer is A.

Congratulations!

21. Is lunch ready? .................. hungry!

A. I have

B. We’ve got

C. It isn’t

D. I’m very

The correct answer is D.

Is lunch ready? I’m very hungry!

22. That actor has got dark hair, a big moustache and ........... eyes are blue.

A. their

B. her

C. she’s

D. his

The correct answer is D.

That actor has got dark hair, a big moustache and his eyes are blue.

23. Now, class, ................. at the exercise on page 15, please!

A. finish

B. do

C. watch

D. look

The correct answer is D.

Now, class, look at the exercise on page 15, please!

24. My dad’s a mechanic. He .................. in a garage.

A. live

B. has got

C. work

D. works

The correct answer is D.

My dad’s a mechanic. He works in a garage.

25. ................... is in March or April.

A. Christmas

B. Halloween

C. Easter

D. Valentine’s Day

The correct answer is C.

Easter is in March or April.

26. I ............ put milk and sugar on my cornflakes, but not always.

A. always

B. sometimes

C. never

D. am

The correct answer is B.

I sometimes put milk and sugar on my cornflakes, but not always.

27. “Short” is the opposite of “.....................”

A. hard

B. little

C. strong

D. tall

The correct answer is D.

“Short” is the opposite of “tall”.

28. Grandfather ........... walk very fast because he’s very old.

A. never

B. doesn’t

C. don’t

D. can

The correct answer is B.

Grandfather doesn’t walk very fast because he’s very old.

29. It’s the last day of school before the summer holidays. You’re going to Spain tomorrow and your best friend is going to America. What can you say?

A. Have a great time!

B. See you later!

C. Enjoy your meal!

D. Send me a card from Spain!

The correct answer is A.

Have a great time!

30. “Goes” rhymes with “....................”

A. shows

B. these

C. boss

D. does

The correct answer is A.

“Goes” rhymes with “shows”.

31. Mr Johnson drives a .........................

A. plane

B. bicycle

C. bus

D. horse

The correct answer is C.

Mr Johnson drives a bus.

32. When ...................... start?

A. is the TV programme

B. does the film

C. you do

D. do you want

The correct answer is B.

When does the film start?

33. The letter “y” doesn’t rhyme with “.................”

A. high

B. buy

C. tree

D. Hi

The correct answer is C.

The letter “y” doesn’t rhyme with “tree”.

34. Complete the “family” of words: shirt, trousers, jacket, ........

A. shelf

B. skirt

C. chip

D. skip

The correct answer is B.

Complete the “family” of words: shirt, trousers, jacket, skirt.

35. I’m sorry, we haven’t got any lemonade, but ......... apple juice.

A. there are the

B. they are

C. there’s some

D. there is a

The correct answer is C.

I’m sorry, we haven’t got any lemonade, but there’s some apple juice.

36. A woman says to you: “I’m sorry, we’re full.” Where are you?

A. At your table in a restaurant

B. At the reception desk of a hotel

C. In the Underground

D. At the Post Office

The correct answer is B.

At the reception desk of a hotel.

37. I never get letters or emails. ..................... writes to me.

A. Everyone

B. Not one

C. My friends don’t

D. Nobody

The correct answer is D.

I never get letters or emails. Nobody writes to me.

38. .................... is a stone circle in the south-west of England.

A. Tower Bridge

B. Piccadilly Circus

C. Stonehenge

D. The Thames

The correct answer is C.

Stonehenge is a stone circle in the south-west of England.

39. ................................... people live in your town?

A. How many

B. Are a lot of

C. Does the

D. How much

The correct answer is A.

How many people live in your town?

40. “Their” doesn’t rhyme with “..........................”

A. where

B. hair

C. near

D. wear

The correct answer is C.

“Their” doesn’t rhyme with “near”.

41. Robin .............. is a famous legendary hero.

A. Hood

B. Crusoe

C. Williams

D. Forest

The correct answer is A.

Robin Hood is a famous legendary hero.

42. John! The phone’s .................! Can you answer it, please?

A. ringing

B. are ringing

C. ring

D. rings

The correct answer is A.

John! The phone’s ringing! Can you answer it, please?

43. “Is Peter coming to see ‘Scream’ with us?”

“No! He hates ........................ films.”

A. horror

B. the fantastic

C. every

D. watch

The correct answer is A.

“Is Peter coming to see ‘Scream’ with us?”

“No! He hates horror films.”

44. You can’t ski when there isn’t ...............................

A. much rain

B. the cold

C. any snow

D. a lot of sun

The correct answer is C.

You can’t ski when there isn’t any snow.

45. We ................ to the new Indian restaurant. Come with us!

A. have dinner

B. are going

C. are eating dinner

D. goes

The correct answer is B.

We are going to the new Indian restaurant. Come with us!

46. Pronunciation: “beginning” = o O o; “newspaper” = .............

A. O o o

B. o O o

C. o o O

D. O o o o

The correct answer is A.

“newspaper” = O o o

47. If you go to the north-west coast of Scotland, you can see the .......

A. Atlantic Ocean

B. English Channel

C. Pacific Ocean

D. North Sea

The correct answer is A.

If you go to the north-west coast of Scotland, you can see the Atlantic Ocean.

48. The British ............................... is David Cameron.

A. President

B. Queen

C. Prime Minister

D. King

The correct answer is C.

The British Prime Minister is David Cameron.

49. “........................ coat is this?” “I think it’s Peter’s.”

A. What

B. Who

C. Whose

D. Who’s

The correct answer is C.

“Whose coat is this?” “I think it’s Peter’s.”

50. “Where’s Jenny?” “Look! She’s sitting over there, .......... Paul.”

A. before

B. behind

C. between

D. in front

The correct answer is B.

“Where’s Jenny?” “Look! She’s sitting over there, behind Paul.”

51. Traditional Christmas songs are called ................

A. carols

B. crackers

C. presents

D. chants

The correct answer is A.

Traditional Christmas songs are called carols.

52. Every time I .................. him, he’s got those old jeans on.

A. am meeting

B. see

C. am looking at

D. know

The correct answer is B.

Every time I see him, he’s got those old jeans on.

53. Pronunciation: “September” = o O o; “European” = .............

A. O o o o

B. o O o o

C. o o O o

D. o o o O

The correct answer is C.

“European” = o o O o

54. What is in Trafalgar Square?

A. The smallest church in London.

B. A monument to a famous queen.

C. The London Eye.

D. A statue on a tall column.

The correct answer is D.

A statue on a tall column.

THE BIG CHALLENGE 2013

LEVEL 1

1. My name ............ Sam.

A. is

B. am

C. are

D. it

The correct answer is A.

My name is Sam.

2. ............ you happy?

A. Is

B. Am

C. Are

D. What

The correct answer is C.

Are you happy?

3. Give me .......... orange, please.

A. a

B. is

C. an

D. two

The correct answer is C.

Give me an orange, please.

4. Complete the word: P _ N C I L

A. E

B. I

C. U

D. A

The correct answer is A.

Complete the word: P E N C I L

5. I ............. a dog and a hamster.

A. are

B. has

C. has got

D. have got

The correct answer is D.

I have got a dog and a hamster.

6. This monster has got three .............. !

A. feet

B. foot

C. eye

D. nose

The correct answer is A.

This monster has got three feet!

7. “.............. are you today?” “Fine, thanks.”

A. What

B. How

C. You

D. Where

The correct answer is B.

“How are you today?” “Fine, thanks.”

8. The British flag is red, ............. and blue.

A. white

B. green

C. yellow

D. black

The correct answer is A.

The British flag is red, white and blue.

9. “...............................” “I’m twelve.”

A. Is your mother here?

B. How old are you?

C. How are you?

D. Are you all right?

The correct answer is B.

“How old are you?” “I’m twelve.”

10. Complete the “family” of words: table, sofa, chair, ...............

A. potato

B. desk

C. trousers

D. book

The correct answer is B.

Complete the “family” of words: table, sofa, chair, desk

11. “Where are my shoes?” “................... under the bed.”

A. It’s

B. She’s

C. He’s

D. They’re

The correct answer is D.

“Where are my shoes?” “They’re under the bed.”

12. ................. are you late?

A. Why

B. What

C. Have

D. How old

The correct answer is A.

Why are you late?

13. Today is Wednesday April 4th. .................... is April 6th.

A. Friday

B. Thursday

C. Tuesday

D. Monday

The correct answer is A.

Today is Wednesday April 4th. Friday is April 6th.

14. Stop! ................. cross the road! It’s dangerous.

A. Please

B. Don’t

C. You can

D. Go

The correct answer is B.

Stop! Don’t cross the road! It’s dangerous.

15. ............ I go to the park please, Mum?

A. Have

B. There

C. Can

D. Am

The correct answer is C.

Can I go to the park please, Mum?

16. ............ three bedrooms in our house.

A. It is

B. There are

C. There is

D. We are

The correct answer is B.

There are three bedrooms in our house.

17. Complete the “family” of words: cow, pig, duck, .................

A. pear

B. horse

C. field

D. money

The correct answer is B.

Complete the “family” of words: cow, pig, duck, horse

18. Alison is nine. She’s my .....................

A. brother

B. uncle

C. cousin

D. mother

The correct answer is C.

Alison is nine. She’s my cousin.

19. Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh are ..................... cities.

A. English

B. Scottish

C. Irish

D. Britain

The correct answer is B.

Aberdeen, Glasgow and Edinburgh are Scottish cities.

20. Julie is very pretty. ......... eyes are blue and her hair is brown.

A. Their

B. They

C. Her

D. She

The correct answer is C.

Julie is very pretty. Her eyes are blue and her hair is brown.

21. At the end of an email to a good friend, you can write “.........”.

A. Friendly

B. Love

C. Dear

D. Hello

The correct answer is B.

At the end of an email to a good friend, you can write “Love”.

22. Give Jennifer your pullover, Paul. She ................ cold.

A. has

B. is very

C. has got some

D. can have

The correct answer is B.

Give Jennifer your pullover, Paul. She is very cold.

23. ............. at the map. Are we on the right road?

A. Look

B. Give

C. Watch

D. Take

The correct answer is A.

Look at the map. Are we on the right road?

24. We’re American. We .................. in New York.

A. has got

B. live

C. lives

D. is

The correct answer is B.

We’re American. We live in New York.

25. We’re having …… and chips for lunch today. It’s typically English.

A. milk

B. cheese

C. jam

D. fish

The correct answer is D.

We’re having fish and chips for lunch today. It’s typically English.

26. I hate cheese. I ............ eat it.

A. never

B. love

C. always

D. want

The correct answer is A.

I hate cheese. I never eat it.

27. “Near” is the opposite of “................”

A. on

B. far

C. behind

D. under

The correct answer is B.

“Near” is the opposite of “far”.

28. Someone says to you, “Enjoy your meal!” Where are you?

A. At the post office.

B. At the station.

C. At the cinema.

D. In a restaurant.

The correct answer is D.

In a restaurant.

29. The Queen of England .............. live in Manchester.

A. don’t

B. never

C. doesn’t

D. often

The correct answer is C.

The Queen of England doesn’t live in Manchester.

30. I always .............. my school uniform when I go to school.

A. carry

B. write

C. ride

D. wear

The correct answer is D.

I always wear my school uniform when I go to school.

31. The letter “r” rhymes with “..............”

A. air

B. are

C. or

D. ear

The correct answer is B.

The letter “r” rhymes with “are”.

32. “.............. do you usually go on holiday?” “In June.”

A. What time

B. Where

C. When

D. Month

The correct answer is C.

“When do you usually go on holiday?” “In June.”

33. “Great” rhymes with “..............”

A. eat

B. late

C. fat

D. meet

The correct answer is B.

“Great” rhymes with “late”.

34. Complete the “family” of words: sugar, flour, beans, ..............

A. monkey

B. plane

C. rice

D. tie

The correct answer is C.

Complete the “family” of words: sugar, flour, beans, rice

35. “Those shoes are really nice. Why don’t you buy them?”

“No, I don’t need .............. new shoes.”

A. the

B. any

C. some

D. a

The correct answer is B.

“Those shoes are really nice. Why don’t you buy them?”

“No, I don’t need any new shoes.”

36. “Oh no, I haven’t got any money for my ticket.”

“.................... I can pay for you.”

A. Excuse me.

B. It doesn’t matter.

C. You’re welcome.

D. Congratulations.

The correct answer is B.

“Oh no, I haven’t got any money for my ticket.”

“It doesn’t matter. I can pay for you.”

37. On .............. Day, children get up early to open their presents.

A. New Year’s

B. Halloween

C. Christmas

D. Guy Fawkes

The correct answer is C.

On Christmas Day, children get up early to open their presents.

38. This book’s fantastic. It’s about a crime in New York.

I love .............. stories.

A. travel

B. the horror

C. detective

D. romantic

The correct answer is C.

This book’s fantastic. It’s about a crime in New York.

I love detective stories.

39. .................... is a bell in a high tower with a clock at the top.

A. The Tower of London

B. Stonehenge

C. Big Ben

D. Loch Ness

The correct answer is C.

Big Ben is a bell in a high tower with a clock at the top.

40. “.................. are these jeans please?” “They’re £75, madam.”

A. They cost

B. How much

C. What money

D. How many

The correct answer is B.

“How much are these jeans please?” “They’re £75, madam.”

41. “White” rhymes with “ .............”

A. wet

B. night

C. sit

D. what

The correct answer is B.

“White” rhymes with “night”.

42. .............. is the name of a legendary king of England.

A. Arthur

B. Alfred

C. Albert

D. Andrew

The correct answer is A.

Arthur is the name of a legendary king of England.

43. Pronunciation: “computer” = o O o ; “grandfather” = ...........

A. O o o

B. o O o

C. o o O o

D. o o O

The correct answer is A.

Pronunciation: “computer” = o O o ; “grandfather” = O o o

44. “Helen, come and play Scrabble with me!”

“Not now. I ..................... my homework.”

A. must

B. am doing

C. do

D. can’t

The correct answer is B.

“Not now. I am doing my homework.”

45. “I can see ................ on the floor under the sofa. What is it?”

“It’s a mouse!”

A. someone

B. anything

C. everything

D. something

The correct answer is D.

“I can see something on the floor under the sofa. What is it?” “It’s a mouse!”

46. You can get a taxi .............. of the station.

A. near

B. in front

C. behind

D. between

The correct answer is B.

You can get a taxi in front of the station.

47. In .............. weather, you must drive very slowly.

A. sunny

B. foggy

C. cloudy

D. snowing

The correct answer is B.

In foggy weather, you must drive very slowly.

48. Pronunciation: “Liverpool” = O o o; “beautifully” = ..............

A. O o o o

B. o O o o

C. o o O o

D. o o o O

The correct answer is A.

Pronunciation: “Liverpool” = O o o; “beautifully” = O o o o

49. The President ................. to Africa tomorrow.

A. going

B. is visiting

C. is flying

D. travel

The correct answer is C.

The President is flying to Africa tomorrow.

50. Prince William is the ............. of Prince Charles.

A. brother

B. son

C. uncle

D. father

The correct answer is B.

Prince William is the son of Prince Charles.

51. “ ...................... under a big tree?” “Shrek’s house.”

A. Whose house is

B. Is his house

C. Is it a house

D. Where’s the house

The correct answer is A.

“Whose house is under a big tree?” “Shrek’s house.”

52. ...................... Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.

A. Southern

B. The Republic of

C. Western

D. Northern

The correct answer is D.

Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom.

53. There are always a lot of photographers near the red carpet

when the big stars .............................. at the Film Festival.

A. are coming

B. arrive

C. walking

D. does come

The correct answer is B.

There are always a lot of photographers near the red carpet

when the big stars arrive at the Film Festival.

54. William Shakespeare is the author of “...............................”

A. Gulliver’s Travels

B. Hamlet

C. Oliver Twist

D. Pride and Prejudice

The correct answer is B.

William Shakespeare is the author of “Hamlet”.

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