HS 1 – UNIT 8 - General TEST 2

1. …   [a, b, c, d] people have a perfect place from their childhood that brings back lovely feelings.

a) Most of b) Most

c) Most the d) Most many

2. With his father’s guidance, Mozart …   [a, b, c, d] playing the clavier at the age of three and composing at the age of five.

a) begun b) began

c) begin d) begins

3. …   [a, b, c, d] officials expect increases on the funding for higher education.

a) A little b) Much

c) Many d) Little

4. The area has …   [a, b, c, d] the richest and the most expensive farmland in the country.

a) some b) some of

c) both a and b d) some for

5. …   [a, b, c, d]fruit is grown in this area.

a) Many b) A lots

c) A lot of d) Few

6. They had spent so …   [a, b, c, d] time on gaining the independence.

a) much b) many c) a lot d) very

7. Too …   [a, b, c, d] factors are involved in getting a good job.

a) much b) many

c) both a and b d) little

8. …   [a, b, c, d] screws have come loose. I’ll have to tighten them.

a) A little b) Several

c) Much d) A great deal of

9. Besides rain, …   [a, b, c, d] is seldom pure.

a) water naturally b) natural water

c) water of nature d) the nature’s water

10. There are …   [a, b, c, d] organizations to help the deaf and the blind.

a) much b) a little c) many d) little

11. I paid …   [a, b, c, d] money for a new house.

a) many b) a number of

c) a large number of d) a lot of

12. A good summary should be …   [a, b, c, d] and … .

a) short / clear

b) long / full of details

c) long / exciting

d) short / lengthy

13. Frank Lloyd Wright has been acclaimed by colleagues as …   [a, b, c, d] of all modern architects.

a) the greater b) the greatest

c) the more great d) the most great

14. You’d better leave for the station now …   [a, b, c, d] there’s a lot of traffic on the way.

a) in fact b) in time

c) in order d) in case

15. My main …   [a, b, c, d] to the new road plan is that it will spoil the countryside.

a) object b) objection

c) objective d) objecting

16. It was …   [a, b, c, d] that we went for a picnic in the countryside.

a) so nice a day b) such a nice day

c) so nice day d) such a nice day

17. Bjorn Borg is probably the most …   [a, b, c, d] tennis-player of all time.

a) success b) succeed

c) successfully d) successful

18. The rule is not …   [a, b, c, d] in this case.

a) apply b) applicability

c) applicable d) applied

19. We love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful, …   [a, b, c, d] smile.

a) childhood b) childish

c) childless d) childlike

20. His parents told him to keep …   [a, b, c, d] sweets and chocolate to lose weight.

a) at b) back c) up d) off

21. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a …   [a, b, c, d] of water.

a) shortage b) drop

c) some d) waste

22. My grandfather is so old that he gets tired …   [a, b, c, d] his teeth.

a) to brush b) of brushing

c) brush d) to be brushed

23. Their parents have just bought them …   [a, b, c, d] expensive new furniture.

a) an b) some c) these d) those

24. A good clock always keeps …   [a, b, c, d] time.

a) certain b) true

c) accurate d) serious

25. My parents are always …   [a, b, c, d] with each other.

a) annoying b) arguing

c) discussing d) shouting

26. Would you be …   [a, b, c, d] to help me finish my homework?

a) too kind b) quite kind

c) as kind d) so kind

27. Would you please …   [a, b, c, d] me to the post-office?

a) aim b) turn c) direct d) signal

28. Please take into …   [a, b, c, d] the fact that I have been unsatisfied.

a) consider b) considerable

c) considerably d) consideration

29. According …   [a, b, c, d] the map we should take the second left.

a) to b) as c) on d) by

30. …   [a, b, c, d] people take part in the traditional games now than twenty years ago.

a) Less b) Lesser c) Fewer d) Few

31. As long as Peter …   [a, b, c, d] stay for more than a month, he can sleep in my flat.

a) doesn’t b) didn’t c) won’t d) wouldn’t

32. It’s necessary for you to …   [a, b, c, d] a more serious attitude towards your work.

a) develop b) grow c) become d) grow up

33. We don’t know the …   [a, b, c, d] of the game.

a) facts b) customs c) rules d) laws

34. People who go without sleep for more than three days have great …   [a, b, c, d] thinking, seeing and hearing clearly.

a) difficult b) difficulty c) easy d) ease

35. People with very …   [a, b, c, d]skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for a long period.

a) sense b) sensitive

c) sensible d) sensibly

36. We can …   [a, b, c, d] the difficulty without too much effort.

a) get over b) get away

c) get off d) get through

37. She has …   [a, b, c, d] a lot of money in her new job.

a) gained b) earned

c) found d) done

38. I’m not …   [a, b, c, d] well with the new director.

a) getting on b) going on

c) keeping on d) taking on

39. Can you tell me the …   [a, b, c, d] of this dress?

a) charge b) price

c) amount d) expense

40. Holding the fund-raising concert was successful. – Yes, Mr. Chang gave 2,000 dollars and …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) so did I b) I did so

c) I did give too d) I also did give

41. Furama resort is expensive. It …   [a, b, c, d] you 190 dollars a day.

a) prices b) gives

c) takes d) charges

42. Could we have a …   [a, b, c, d]of tennis after lunch?

a) match b) play c) game d) party

43. Vu Trong Phung devoted most of his time …   [a, b, c, d] novels.

a) to having written b) to write

c) to writing d) to have written

44. They will have to …   [a, b, c, d] off water supplies while repairing the pipes.

a) cut b) take c) break d) set

45. Is it as cold as winter in Russia? – It’s very much …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) cold b) colder c) coldest d) the coldest

1. …   [a, b, c, d] people have a perfect place from their childhood that brings back lovely feelings.

a) Most of b) Most

c) Most the d) Most many

2. With his father’s guidance, Mozart …   [a, b, c, d] playing the clavier at the age of three and composing at the age of five.

a) begun b) began

c) begin d) begins

3. …   [a, b, c, d] officials expect increases on the funding for higher education.

a) A little b) Much

c) Many d) Little

4. The area has …   [a, b, c, d] the richest and the most expensive farmland in the country.

a) some b) some of

c) both a and b d) some for

5. …   [a, b, c, d]fruit is grown in this area.

a) Many b) A lots

c) A lot of d) Few

6. They had spent so …   [a, b, c, d] time on gaining the independence.

a) much b) many c) a lot d) very

7. Too …   [a, b, c, d] factors are involved in getting a good job.

a) much b) many

c) both a and b d) little

8. …   [a, b, c, d] screws have come loose. I’ll have to tighten them.

a) A little b) Several

c) Much d) A great deal of

9. Besides rain, …   [a, b, c, d] is seldom pure.

a) water naturally b) natural water

c) water of nature d) the nature’s water

10. There are …   [a, b, c, d] organizations to help the deaf and the blind.

a) much b) a little c) many d) little

11. I paid …   [a, b, c, d] money for a new house.

a) many b) a number of

c) a large number of d) a lot of

12. A good summary should be …   [a, b, c, d] and … .

a) short / clear

b) long / full of details

c) long / exciting

d) short / lengthy

13. Frank Lloyd Wright has been acclaimed by colleagues as …   [a, b, c, d] of all modern architects.

a) the greater b) the greatest

c) the more great d) the most great

14. You’d better leave for the station now …   [a, b, c, d] there’s a lot of traffic on the way.

a) in fact b) in time

c) in order d) in case

15. My main …   [a, b, c, d] to the new road plan is that it will spoil the countryside.

a) object b) objection

c) objective d) objecting

16. It was …   [a, b, c, d] that we went for a picnic in the countryside.

a) so nice a day b) such a nice day

c) so nice day d) such a nice day

17. Bjorn Borg is probably the most …   [a, b, c, d] tennis-player of all time.

a) success b) succeed

c) successfully d) successful

18. The rule is not …   [a, b, c, d] in this case.

a) apply b) applicability

c) applicable d) applied

19. We love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful, …   [a, b, c, d] smile.

a) childhood b) childish

c) childless d) childlike

20. His parents told him to keep …   [a, b, c, d] sweets and chocolate to lose weight.

a) at b) back c) up d) off

21. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a …   [a, b, c, d] of water.

a) shortage b) drop

c) some d) waste

22. My grandfather is so old that he gets tired …   [a, b, c, d] his teeth.

a) to brush b) of brushing

c) brush d) to be brushed

23. Their parents have just bought them …   [a, b, c, d] expensive new furniture.

a) an b) some c) these d) those

24. A good clock always keeps …   [a, b, c, d] time.

a) certain b) true

c) accurate d) serious

25. My parents are always …   [a, b, c, d] with each other.

a) annoying b) arguing

c) discussing d) shouting

26. Would you be …   [a, b, c, d] to help me finish my homework?

a) too kind b) quite kind

c) as kind d) so kind

27. Would you please …   [a, b, c, d] me to the post-office?

a) aim b) turn c) direct d) signal

28. Please take into …   [a, b, c, d] the fact that I have been unsatisfied.

a) consider b) considerable

c) considerably d) consideration

29. According …   [a, b, c, d] the map we should take the second left.

a) to b) as c) on d) by

30. …   [a, b, c, d] people take part in the traditional games now than twenty years ago.

a) Less b) Lesser c) Fewer d) Few

31. As long as Peter …   [a, b, c, d] stay for more than a month, he can sleep in my flat.

a) doesn’t b) didn’t c) won’t d) wouldn’t

32. It’s necessary for you to …   [a, b, c, d] a more serious attitude towards your work.

a) develop b) grow c) become d) grow up

33. We don’t know the …   [a, b, c, d] of the game.

a) facts b) customs c) rules d) laws

34. People who go without sleep for more than three days have great …   [a, b, c, d] thinking, seeing and hearing clearly.

a) difficult b) difficulty c) easy d) ease

35. People with very …   [a, b, c, d]skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for a long period.

a) sense b) sensitive

c) sensible d) sensibly

36. We can …   [a, b, c, d] the difficulty without too much effort.

a) get over b) get away

c) get off d) get through

37. She has …   [a, b, c, d] a lot of money in her new job.

a) gained b) earned

c) found d) done

38. I’m not …   [a, b, c, d] well with the new director.

a) getting on b) going on

c) keeping on d) taking on

39. Can you tell me the …   [a, b, c, d] of this dress?

a) charge b) price

c) amount d) expense

40. Holding the fund-raising concert was successful. – Yes, Mr. Chang gave 2,000 dollars and …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) so did I b) I did so

c) I did give too d) I also did give

41. Furama resort is expensive. It …   [a, b, c, d] you 190 dollars a day.

a) prices b) gives

c) takes d) charges

42. Could we have a …   [a, b, c, d]of tennis after lunch?

a) match b) play c) game d) party

43. Vu Trong Phung devoted most of his time …   [a, b, c, d] novels.

a) to having written b) to write

c) to writing d) to have written

44. They will have to …   [a, b, c, d] off water supplies while repairing the pipes.

a) cut b) take c) break d) set

45. Is it as cold as winter in Russia? – It’s very much …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) cold b) colder c) coldest d) the coldest

1. …   [a, b, c, d] people have a perfect place from their childhood that brings back lovely feelings.

a) Most of b) Most

c) Most the d) Most many

2. With his father’s guidance, Mozart …   [a, b, c, d] playing the clavier at the age of three and composing at the age of five.

a) begun b) began

c) begin d) begins

3. …   [a, b, c, d] officials expect increases on the funding for higher education.

a) A little b) Much

c) Many d) Little

4. The area has …   [a, b, c, d] the richest and the most expensive farmland in the country.

a) some b) some of

c) both a and b d) some for

5. …   [a, b, c, d]fruit is grown in this area.

a) Many b) A lots

c) A lot of d) Few

6. They had spent so …   [a, b, c, d] time on gaining the independence.

a) much b) many c) a lot d) very

7. Too …   [a, b, c, d] factors are involved in getting a good job.

a) much b) many

c) both a and b d) little

8. …   [a, b, c, d] screws have come loose. I’ll have to tighten them.

a) A little b) Several

c) Much d) A great deal of

9. Besides rain, …   [a, b, c, d] is seldom pure.

a) water naturally b) natural water

c) water of nature d) the nature’s water

10. There are …   [a, b, c, d] organizations to help the deaf and the blind.

a) much b) a little c) many d) little

11. I paid …   [a, b, c, d] money for a new house.

a) many b) a number of

c) a large number of d) a lot of

12. A good summary should be …   [a, b, c, d] and … .

a) short / clear

b) long / full of details

c) long / exciting

d) short / lengthy

13. Frank Lloyd Wright has been acclaimed by colleagues as …   [a, b, c, d] of all modern architects.

a) the greater b) the greatest

c) the more great d) the most great

14. You’d better leave for the station now …   [a, b, c, d] there’s a lot of traffic on the way.

a) in fact b) in time

c) in order d) in case

15. My main …   [a, b, c, d] to the new road plan is that it will spoil the countryside.

a) object b) objection

c) objective d) objecting

16. It was …   [a, b, c, d] that we went for a picnic in the countryside.

a) so nice a day b) such a nice day

c) so nice day d) such a nice day

17. Bjorn Borg is probably the most …   [a, b, c, d] tennis-player of all time.

a) success b) succeed

c) successfully d) successful

18. The rule is not …   [a, b, c, d] in this case.

a) apply b) applicability

c) applicable d) applied

19. We love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful, …   [a, b, c, d] smile.

a) childhood b) childish

c) childless d) childlike

20. His parents told him to keep …   [a, b, c, d] sweets and chocolate to lose weight.

a) at b) back c) up d) off

21. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a …   [a, b, c, d] of water.

a) shortage b) drop

c) some d) waste

22. My grandfather is so old that he gets tired …   [a, b, c, d] his teeth.

a) to brush b) of brushing

c) brush d) to be brushed

23. Their parents have just bought them …   [a, b, c, d] expensive new furniture.

a) an b) some c) these d) those

24. A good clock always keeps …   [a, b, c, d] time.

a) certain b) true

c) accurate d) serious

25. My parents are always …   [a, b, c, d] with each other.

a) annoying b) arguing

c) discussing d) shouting

26. Would you be …   [a, b, c, d] to help me finish my homework?

a) too kind b) quite kind

c) as kind d) so kind

27. Would you please …   [a, b, c, d] me to the post-office?

a) aim b) turn c) direct d) signal

28. Please take into …   [a, b, c, d] the fact that I have been unsatisfied.

a) consider b) considerable

c) considerably d) consideration

29. According …   [a, b, c, d] the map we should take the second left.

a) to b) as c) on d) by

30. …   [a, b, c, d] people take part in the traditional games now than twenty years ago.

a) Less b) Lesser c) Fewer d) Few

31. As long as Peter …   [a, b, c, d] stay for more than a month, he can sleep in my flat.

a) doesn’t b) didn’t c) won’t d) wouldn’t

32. It’s necessary for you to …   [a, b, c, d] a more serious attitude towards your work.

a) develop b) grow c) become d) grow up

33. We don’t know the …   [a, b, c, d] of the game.

a) facts b) customs c) rules d) laws

34. People who go without sleep for more than three days have great …   [a, b, c, d] thinking, seeing and hearing clearly.

a) difficult b) difficulty c) easy d) ease

35. People with very …   [a, b, c, d]skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for a long period.

a) sense b) sensitive

c) sensible d) sensibly

36. We can …   [a, b, c, d] the difficulty without too much effort.

a) get over b) get away

c) get off d) get through

37. She has …   [a, b, c, d] a lot of money in her new job.

a) gained b) earned

c) found d) done

38. I’m not …   [a, b, c, d] well with the new director.

a) getting on b) going on

c) keeping on d) taking on

39. Can you tell me the …   [a, b, c, d] of this dress?

a) charge b) price

c) amount d) expense

40. Holding the fund-raising concert was successful. – Yes, Mr. Chang gave 2,000 dollars and …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) so did I b) I did so

c) I did give too d) I also did give

41. Furama resort is expensive. It …   [a, b, c, d] you 190 dollars a day.

a) prices b) gives

c) takes d) charges

42. Could we have a …   [a, b, c, d]of tennis after lunch?

a) match b) play c) game d) party

43. Vu Trong Phung devoted most of his time …   [a, b, c, d] novels.

a) to having written b) to write

c) to writing d) to have written

44. They will have to …   [a, b, c, d] off water supplies while repairing the pipes.

a) cut b) take c) break d) set

45. Is it as cold as winter in Russia? – It’s very much …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) cold b) colder c) coldest d) the coldest

1. …   [a, b, c, d] people have a perfect place from their childhood that brings back lovely feelings.

a) Most of b) Most

c) Most the d) Most many

2. With his father’s guidance, Mozart …   [a, b, c, d] playing the clavier at the age of three and composing at the age of five.

a) begun b) began

c) begin d) begins

3. …   [a, b, c, d] officials expect increases on the funding for higher education.

a) A little b) Much

c) Many d) Little

4. The area has …   [a, b, c, d] the richest and the most expensive farmland in the country.

a) some b) some of

c) both a and b d) some for

5. …   [a, b, c, d]fruit is grown in this area.

a) Many b) A lots

c) A lot of d) Few

6. They had spent so …   [a, b, c, d] time on gaining the independence.

a) much b) many c) a lot d) very

7. Too …   [a, b, c, d] factors are involved in getting a good job.

a) much b) many

c) both a and b d) little

8. …   [a, b, c, d] screws have come loose. I’ll have to tighten them.

a) A little b) Several

c) Much d) A great deal of

9. Besides rain, …   [a, b, c, d] is seldom pure.

a) water naturally b) natural water

c) water of nature d) the nature’s water

10. There are …   [a, b, c, d] organizations to help the deaf and the blind.

a) much b) a little c) many d) little

11. I paid …   [a, b, c, d] money for a new house.

a) many b) a number of

c) a large number of d) a lot of

12. A good summary should be …   [a, b, c, d] and … .

a) short / clear

b) long / full of details

c) long / exciting

d) short / lengthy

13. Frank Lloyd Wright has been acclaimed by colleagues as …   [a, b, c, d] of all modern architects.

a) the greater b) the greatest

c) the more great d) the most great

14. You’d better leave for the station now …   [a, b, c, d] there’s a lot of traffic on the way.

a) in fact b) in time

c) in order d) in case

15. My main …   [a, b, c, d] to the new road plan is that it will spoil the countryside.

a) object b) objection

c) objective d) objecting

16. It was …   [a, b, c, d] that we went for a picnic in the countryside.

a) so nice a day b) such a nice day

c) so nice day d) such a nice day

17. Bjorn Borg is probably the most …   [a, b, c, d] tennis-player of all time.

a) success b) succeed

c) successfully d) successful

18. The rule is not …   [a, b, c, d] in this case.

a) apply b) applicability

c) applicable d) applied

19. We love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful, …   [a, b, c, d] smile.

a) childhood b) childish

c) childless d) childlike

20. His parents told him to keep …   [a, b, c, d] sweets and chocolate to lose weight.

a) at b) back c) up d) off

21. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a …   [a, b, c, d] of water.

a) shortage b) drop

c) some d) waste

22. My grandfather is so old that he gets tired …   [a, b, c, d] his teeth.

a) to brush b) of brushing

c) brush d) to be brushed

23. Their parents have just bought them …   [a, b, c, d] expensive new furniture.

a) an b) some c) these d) those

24. A good clock always keeps …   [a, b, c, d] time.

a) certain b) true

c) accurate d) serious

25. My parents are always …   [a, b, c, d] with each other.

a) annoying b) arguing

c) discussing d) shouting

26. Would you be …   [a, b, c, d] to help me finish my homework?

a) too kind b) quite kind

c) as kind d) so kind

27. Would you please …   [a, b, c, d] me to the post-office?

a) aim b) turn c) direct d) signal

28. Please take into …   [a, b, c, d] the fact that I have been unsatisfied.

a) consider b) considerable

c) considerably d) consideration

29. According …   [a, b, c, d] the map we should take the second left.

a) to b) as c) on d) by

30. …   [a, b, c, d] people take part in the traditional games now than twenty years ago.

a) Less b) Lesser c) Fewer d) Few

31. As long as Peter …   [a, b, c, d] stay for more than a month, he can sleep in my flat.

a) doesn’t b) didn’t c) won’t d) wouldn’t

32. It’s necessary for you to …   [a, b, c, d] a more serious attitude towards your work.

a) develop b) grow c) become d) grow up

33. We don’t know the …   [a, b, c, d] of the game.

a) facts b) customs c) rules d) laws

34. People who go without sleep for more than three days have great …   [a, b, c, d] thinking, seeing and hearing clearly.

a) difficult b) difficulty c) easy d) ease

35. People with very …   [a, b, c, d]skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for a long period.

a) sense b) sensitive

c) sensible d) sensibly

36. We can …   [a, b, c, d] the difficulty without too much effort.

a) get over b) get away

c) get off d) get through

37. She has …   [a, b, c, d] a lot of money in her new job.

a) gained b) earned

c) found d) done

38. I’m not …   [a, b, c, d] well with the new director.

a) getting on b) going on

c) keeping on d) taking on

39. Can you tell me the …   [a, b, c, d] of this dress?

a) charge b) price

c) amount d) expense

40. Holding the fund-raising concert was successful. – Yes, Mr. Chang gave 2,000 dollars and …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) so did I b) I did so

c) I did give too d) I also did give

41. Furama resort is expensive. It …   [a, b, c, d] you 190 dollars a day.

a) prices b) gives

c) takes d) charges

42. Could we have a …   [a, b, c, d]of tennis after lunch?

a) match b) play c) game d) party

43. Vu Trong Phung devoted most of his time …   [a, b, c, d] novels.

a) to having written b) to write

c) to writing d) to have written

44. They will have to …   [a, b, c, d] off water supplies while repairing the pipes.

a) cut b) take c) break d) set

45. Is it as cold as winter in Russia? – It’s very much …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) cold b) colder c) coldest d) the coldest

1. …   [a, b, c, d] people have a perfect place from their childhood that brings back lovely feelings.

a) Most of b) Most

c) Most the d) Most many

2. With his father’s guidance, Mozart …   [a, b, c, d] playing the clavier at the age of three and composing at the age of five.

a) begun b) began

c) begin d) begins

3. …   [a, b, c, d] officials expect increases on the funding for higher education.

a) A little b) Much

c) Many d) Little

4. The area has …   [a, b, c, d] the richest and the most expensive farmland in the country.

a) some b) some of

c) both a and b d) some for

5. …   [a, b, c, d]fruit is grown in this area.

a) Many b) A lots

c) A lot of d) Few

6. They had spent so …   [a, b, c, d] time on gaining the independence.

a) much b) many c) a lot d) very

7. Too …   [a, b, c, d] factors are involved in getting a good job.

a) much b) many

c) both a and b d) little

8. …   [a, b, c, d] screws have come loose. I’ll have to tighten them.

a) A little b) Several

c) Much d) A great deal of

9. Besides rain, …   [a, b, c, d] is seldom pure.

a) water naturally b) natural water

c) water of nature d) the nature’s water

10. There are …   [a, b, c, d] organizations to help the deaf and the blind.

a) much b) a little c) many d) little

11. I paid …   [a, b, c, d] money for a new house.

a) many b) a number of

c) a large number of d) a lot of

12. A good summary should be …   [a, b, c, d] and … .

a) short / clear

b) long / full of details

c) long / exciting

d) short / lengthy

13. Frank Lloyd Wright has been acclaimed by colleagues as …   [a, b, c, d] of all modern architects.

a) the greater b) the greatest

c) the more great d) the most great

14. You’d better leave for the station now …   [a, b, c, d] there’s a lot of traffic on the way.

a) in fact b) in time

c) in order d) in case

15. My main …   [a, b, c, d] to the new road plan is that it will spoil the countryside.

a) object b) objection

c) objective d) objecting

16. It was …   [a, b, c, d] that we went for a picnic in the countryside.

a) so nice a day b) such a nice day

c) so nice day d) such a nice day

17. Bjorn Borg is probably the most …   [a, b, c, d] tennis-player of all time.

a) success b) succeed

c) successfully d) successful

18. The rule is not …   [a, b, c, d] in this case.

a) apply b) applicability

c) applicable d) applied

19. We love this painting of an old man. He has such a beautiful, …   [a, b, c, d] smile.

a) childhood b) childish

c) childless d) childlike

20. His parents told him to keep …   [a, b, c, d] sweets and chocolate to lose weight.

a) at b) back c) up d) off

21. Because it had not rained for several months, there was a …   [a, b, c, d] of water.

a) shortage b) drop

c) some d) waste

22. My grandfather is so old that he gets tired …   [a, b, c, d] his teeth.

a) to brush b) of brushing

c) brush d) to be brushed

23. Their parents have just bought them …   [a, b, c, d] expensive new furniture.

a) an b) some c) these d) those

24. A good clock always keeps …   [a, b, c, d] time.

a) certain b) true

c) accurate d) serious

25. My parents are always …   [a, b, c, d] with each other.

a) annoying b) arguing

c) discussing d) shouting

26. Would you be …   [a, b, c, d] to help me finish my homework?

a) too kind b) quite kind

c) as kind d) so kind

27. Would you please …   [a, b, c, d] me to the post-office?

a) aim b) turn c) direct d) signal

28. Please take into …   [a, b, c, d] the fact that I have been unsatisfied.

a) consider b) considerable

c) considerably d) consideration

29. According …   [a, b, c, d] the map we should take the second left.

a) to b) as c) on d) by

30. …   [a, b, c, d] people take part in the traditional games now than twenty years ago.

a) Less b) Lesser c) Fewer d) Few

31. As long as Peter …   [a, b, c, d] stay for more than a month, he can sleep in my flat.

a) doesn’t b) didn’t c) won’t d) wouldn’t

32. It’s necessary for you to …   [a, b, c, d] a more serious attitude towards your work.

a) develop b) grow c) become d) grow up

33. We don’t know the …   [a, b, c, d] of the game.

a) facts b) customs c) rules d) laws

34. People who go without sleep for more than three days have great …   [a, b, c, d] thinking, seeing and hearing clearly.

a) difficult b) difficulty c) easy d) ease

35. People with very …   [a, b, c, d]skin shouldn’t go sunbathing for a long period.

a) sense b) sensitive

c) sensible d) sensibly

36. We can …   [a, b, c, d] the difficulty without too much effort.

a) get over b) get away

c) get off d) get through

37. She has …   [a, b, c, d] a lot of money in her new job.

a) gained b) earned

c) found d) done

38. I’m not …   [a, b, c, d] well with the new director.

a) getting on b) going on

c) keeping on d) taking on

39. Can you tell me the …   [a, b, c, d] of this dress?

a) charge b) price

c) amount d) expense

40. Holding the fund-raising concert was successful. – Yes, Mr. Chang gave 2,000 dollars and …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) so did I b) I did so

c) I did give too d) I also did give

41. Furama resort is expensive. It …   [a, b, c, d] you 190 dollars a day.

a) prices b) gives

c) takes d) charges

42. Could we have a …   [a, b, c, d]of tennis after lunch?

a) match b) play c) game d) party

43. Vu Trong Phung devoted most of his time …   [a, b, c, d] novels.

a) to having written b) to write

c) to writing d) to have written

44. They will have to …   [a, b, c, d] off water supplies while repairing the pipes.

a) cut b) take c) break d) set

45. Is it as cold as winter in Russia? – It’s very much …   [a, b, c, d] .

a) cold b) colder c) coldest d) the coldest