HS 2, Unit 8 – General TEST 1

1. A: "Are you going to the theatre tomorrow?" B: “No, but I wish I …     [a), b), c), d)] .”

a) had

b) did

c) am

d) were

2. If only I …     [a), b), c), d)] then what I … now.

a) have known / am realizing

b) know / realize

c) had known / realize

d) knew / realized

3. She and her boyfriend …     [a), b), c), d)] married now if only she … a scholarship to have an academic degree in the USA.

a) would be / hadn’t got

b) will be / wouldn’t have got

c) could be / wouldn’t get

d) should be / hasn’t got

4. I wish you …     [a), b), c), d)] so much noise.

a) won’t make

b) wouldn’t make

c) wouldn’t been making

d) wouldn’t made

5. I wish you …     [a), b), c), d)] quiet – I’m trying to listen to the radio.

a) will be

b) were

c) would be

d) are

6. Now I really wish ...     [a), b), c), d)]

a) I didn’t choose that course.

b) I hadn’t chosen that course.

c) I wouldn’t choose that course.

d) I will not choose that course.

7. If only we …     [a), b), c), d)] , none of this would have happened!

a) had been more patient

b) would be more patient

c) would have been more patient

d) will be more patient

8. If I hadn't seen that advertisement,     [a), b), c), d)]

a) I am still working in the shop.

b) I would have still worked in the shop.

c) I will still work in that shop.

d) I would still be working in the shop.

9. What would you do if you …     [a), b), c), d)] a million dollars?

a) had had

b) had

c) have

d) would haves

10. Well, thanks for your help, and if I …     [a), b), c), d)] any questions, I'll just call you.

a) have

b) will have

c) could have

d) have had

11. I hope she …      [a), b), c), d)] mind if I stayed here.

a) doesn’t

b) won’t

c) would

d) wouldn’t

12. If you want to prepare food for lunch, you …     [a), b), c), d)] use the pantry on the 5th floor.

a) could

b) will

c) would

d) can

13. It’s high time he …     [a), b), c), d)] smoking.

a) stop

b) stops

c) stopped

d) had stopped

14. She would be disappointed if we …     [a), b), c), d)] her a present.

a) hadn’t brought

b) didn’t bring

c) won’t bring

d) wouldn’t bring

15. If I …     [a), b), c), d)] a chance to see her again, maybe I could explain everything.

a) have had

b) had

c) had had

d) will haves

16. You …     [a), b), c), d)] the bills two weeks ago.

a) should have paid

b) had better pay

c) should pay

d) ought to pay

17. I don't know how to help you. Try asking Anton for help. He …     [a), b), c), d)] be able to find a solution.

a) might

b) must

c) has to

d) will

18. I …     [a), b), c), d)] play tennis every day when I was younger.

a) used to

b) had to

c) was able to

d) could

19. It's your …     [a), b), c), d)]to prepare this week's report – I did it last week.

a) way

b) turn

c) move

d) position

20. Our main competitor's new product …      [a), b), c), d)] a real threat to our target of increasing our market share.

a) makes

b) produces

c) provides

d) poses

21. You shouldn't be so quick to criticize her for the poor results. You have to …      [a), b), c), d)] into account the fact that she was ill for over a month.

a) give

b) allow

c) take

d) bring

22. There are three important points I'd like to …     [a), b), c), d)] .

a) bring

b) raise

c) claim

d) rise

23. Hello! I'd like to …     [a), b), c), d)] eighty euros from my savings account.

a) claim

b) deduct

c) subtract

d) withdraw

24. Mark …     [a), b), c), d)] . Look at him!

a) had better stop smoking

b) would better stop smoking

c) had better to stop smoking

d) had better stopping smoking

25. I don’t want to go for a walk. …     [a), b), c), d)] a rest.

a) I’d rather have

b) I’d rather to have

c) I rather have

d) I rather had

26. Betty …      [a), b), c), d)] carefully, she has already crashed two cars.

a) better drive

b) had better drive

c) had better to drive

d) had better driven

27. Peter …      [a), b), c), d)] on the beach than climb mountains.

a) rather to lie

b) would rather to lie

c) rather lying

d) would rather lie

28. Sue …     [a), b), c), d)] in Istanbul, but her husband has just been appointed there, so she doesn’t have much choice.

a) had better not live

b) would rather not live

c) wouldn’t live

d) mustn’t have lived

29. …      [a), b), c), d)] a dog or a cat? A cat of course, it is quieter.

a) Your children would rather have

b) Would your children rather have

c) Would your children rather to have

d) Would your children rather had

30. Many cities, Hong Kong …     [a), b), c), d)] , have extensive mass transit systems.

a) for example

b) including

c) say

d) alternatively

31. Prices at the mall were outrageous, …     [a), b), c), d)] , considerably higher than at other shopping centres.

a) in other words

b) not to say

c) or at least

d) needless to say

32. A number of countries, …     [a), b), c), d)] the USA and the UK, have banned smoking in restaurants.

a) as well as

b) doubtless

c) namely

d) including

33. Choose the correct prefix - In many countries it is …     [a), b), c), d)]legal to keep a gun in your house.

a) il

b) un

c) in

d) dis

34. Choose the correct prefix - Stealing and lying are …     [a), b), c), d)]honest things to do.

a) un

b) dis

c) im

d) mis

35. Choose the correct prefix - If we prove that a theory is wrong, we say that we have …      [a), b), c), d)]proved it.

a) mis

b) dis

c) un

d) im

36. This bank works …     [a), b), c), d)] five on Fridays.

a) before

b) by

c) to

d) till

37. The pharmacy is …     [a), b), c), d)] the street. Over there. Do you see it?

a) about

b) around

c) across

d) outside

38. Please …      [a), b), c), d)] up. I can't hear you.

a) speak

b) say

c) tell

d) talk

39. Hello, is Mike …     [a), b), c), d)] , please? – Sorry, he's out.

a) busy

b) here

c) now

d) there

40. I'd like to speak to Anne, please. – I'm sorry. …     [a), b), c), d)] .

a) This isn’t it

b) This isn’t she

c) You must have the wrong number

d) You must have misdialed the wrong number

41. He was fired and couldn't find another …     [a), b), c), d)] in his field.

a) labor

b) job

c) toil

d) work

42. She won first …     [a), b), c), d)] in a local chess tournament.

a) prize

b) award

c) premium

d) reward

43. How can you accuse me of such a thing! That's …      [a), b), c), d)]!

a) amusing

b) comical

c) ridiculous

d) humorous

44. Five planets in our solar system are visible to the …     [a), b), c), d)] eye.

a) bare

b) nude

c) uncovered

d) naked

45. The weather is nice this morning. It's not hot yet, and there's a …     [a), b), c), d)] breeze from the sea.

a) chilly

b) chilling

c) cool

d) cold

1. A: "Are you going to the theatre tomorrow?" B: “No, but I wish I …   [a, b, c, d] .”

a) had

b) did

c) am

d) were

2. If only I … then what I … now.

a) have known / am realizing

b) know / realize

c) had known / realize

d) knew / realized

3. She and her boyfriend … married now if only she … a scholarship to have an academic degree in the USA.

a) would be / hadn’t got

b) will be / wouldn’t have got

c) could be / wouldn’t get

d) should be / hasn’t got

4. I wish you … so much noise.

a) won’t make

b) wouldn’t make

c) wouldn’t been making

d) wouldn’t made

5. I wish you … quiet – I’m trying to listen to the radio.

a) will be

b) were

c) would be

d) are

6. Now I really wish ...

a) I didn’t choose that course.

b) I hadn’t chosen that course.

c) I wouldn’t choose that course.

d) I will not choose that course.

7. If only we … , none of this would have happened!

a) had been more patient

b) would be more patient

c) would have been more patient

d) will be more patient

8. If I hadn't seen that advertisement,

a) I am still working in the shop.

b) I would have still worked in the shop.

c) I will still work in that shop.

d) I would still be working in the shop.

9. What would you do if you … a million dollars?

a) had had

b) had

c) have

d) would haves

10. Well, thanks for your help, and if I … any questions, I'll just call you.

a) have

b) will have

c) could have

d) have had

11. I hope she … mind if I stayed here.

a) doesn’t

b) won’t

c) would

d) wouldn’t

12. If you want to prepare food for lunch, you … use the pantry on the 5th floor.

a) could

b) will

c) would

d) can

13. It’s high time he … smoking.

a) stop

b) stops

c) stopped

d) had stopped

14. She would be disappointed if we … her a present.

a) hadn’t brought

b) didn’t bring

c) won’t bring

d) wouldn’t bring

15. If I … a chance to see her again, maybe I could explain everything.

a) have had

b) had

c) had had

d) will haves

16. You … the bills two weeks ago.

a) should have paid

b) had better pay

c) should pay

d) ought to pay

17. I don't know how to help you. Try asking Anton for help. He … be able to find a solution.

a) might

b) must

c) has to

d) will

18. I … play tennis every day when I was younger.

a) used to

b) had to

c) was able to

d) could

19. It's your … to prepare this week's report – I did it last week.

a) way

b) turn

c) move

d) position

20. Our main competitor's new product … a real threat to our target of increasing our market share.

a) makes

b) produces

c) provides

d) poses

21. You shouldn't be so quick to criticize her for the poor results. You have to … into account the fact that she was ill for over a month.

a) give

b) allow

c) take

d) bring

22. There are three important points I'd like to … .

a) bring

b) raise

c) claim

d) rise

23. Hello! I'd like to … eighty euros from my savings account.

a) claim

b) deduct

c) subtract

d) withdraw

24. Mark … . Look at him!

a) had better stop smoking

b) would better stop smoking

c) had better to stop smoking

d) had better stopping smoking

25. I don’t want to go for a walk. … a rest.

a) I’d rather have

b) I’d rather to have

c) I rather have

d) I rather had

26. Betty … carefully, she has already crashed two cars.

a) better drive

b) had better drive

c) had better to drive

d) had better driven

27. Peter … on the beach than climb mountains.

a) rather to lie

b) would rather to lie

c) rather lying

d) would rather lie

28. Sue … in Istanbul, but her husband has just been appointed there, so she doesn’t have much choice.

a) had better not live

b) would rather not live

c) wouldn’t live

d) mustn’t have lived

29. … a dog or a cat? A cat of course, it is quieter.

a) Your children would rather have

b) Would your children rather have

c) Would your children rather to have

d) Would your children rather had

30. Many cities, Hong Kong … , have extensive mass transit systems.

a) for example

b) including

c) say

d) alternatively

31. Prices at the mall were outrageous, … , considerably higher than at other shopping centres.

a) in other words

b) not to say

c) or at least

d) needless to say

32. A number of countries, … the USA and the UK, have banned smoking in restaurants.

a) as well as

b) doubtless

c) namely

d) including

33. Choose the correct prefix - In many countries it is …legal to keep a gun in your house.

a) il

b) un

c) in

d) dis

34. Choose the correct prefix - Stealing and lying are …honest things to do.

a) un

b) dis

c) im

d) mis

35. Choose the correct prefix - If we prove that a theory is wrong, we say that we have …proved it.

a) mis

b) dis

c) un

d) im

36. This bank works … five on Fridays.

a) before

b) by

c) to

d) till

37. The pharmacy is … the street. Over there. Do you see it?

a) about

b) around

c) across

d) outside

38. Please … up. I can't hear you.

a) speak

b) say

c) tell

d) talk

39. Hello, is Mike … , please? – Sorry, he's out.

a) busy

b) here

c) now

d) there

40. I'd like to speak to Anne, please. – I'm sorry. … .

a) This isn’t it

b) This isn’t she

c) You must have the wrong number

d) You must have misdialed the wrong number

41. He was fired and couldn't find another … in his field.

a) labor

b) job

c) toil

d) work

42. She won first … in a local chess tournament.

a) prize

b) award

c) premium

d) reward

43. How can you accuse me of such a thing! That's …!

a) amusing

b) comical

c) ridiculous

d) humorous

44. Five planets in our solar system are visible to the … eye.

a) bare

b) nude

c) uncovered

d) naked

45. The weather is nice this morning. It's not hot yet, and there's a … breeze from the sea.

a) chilly

b) chilling

c) cool

d) cold

1. A: "Are you going to the theatre tomorrow?" B: “No, but I wish I …   [a, b, c, d] .”

a) had

b) did

c) am

d) were

2. If only I … then what I … now.

a) have known / am realizing

b) know / realize

c) had known / realize

d) knew / realized

3. She and her boyfriend … married now if only she … a scholarship to have an academic degree in the USA.

a) would be / hadn’t got

b) will be / wouldn’t have got

c) could be / wouldn’t get

d) should be / hasn’t got

4. I wish you … so much noise.

a) won’t make

b) wouldn’t make

c) wouldn’t been making

d) wouldn’t made

5. I wish you … quiet – I’m trying to listen to the radio.

a) will be

b) were

c) would be

d) are

6. Now I really wish ...

a) I didn’t choose that course.

b) I hadn’t chosen that course.

c) I wouldn’t choose that course.

d) I will not choose that course.

7. If only we … , none of this would have happened!

a) had been more patient

b) would be more patient

c) would have been more patient

d) will be more patient

8. If I hadn't seen that advertisement,

a) I am still working in the shop.

b) I would have still worked in the shop.

c) I will still work in that shop.

d) I would still be working in the shop.

9. What would you do if you … a million dollars?

a) had had

b) had

c) have

d) would haves

10. Well, thanks for your help, and if I … any questions, I'll just call you.

a) have

b) will have

c) could have

d) have had

11. I hope she … mind if I stayed here.

a) doesn’t

b) won’t

c) would

d) wouldn’t

12. If you want to prepare food for lunch, you … use the pantry on the 5th floor.

a) could

b) will

c) would

d) can

13. It’s high time he … smoking.

a) stop

b) stops

c) stopped

d) had stopped

14. She would be disappointed if we … her a present.

a) hadn’t brought

b) didn’t bring

c) won’t bring

d) wouldn’t bring

15. If I … a chance to see her again, maybe I could explain everything.

a) have had

b) had

c) had had

d) will haves

16. You … the bills two weeks ago.

a) should have paid

b) had better pay

c) should pay

d) ought to pay

17. I don't know how to help you. Try asking Anton for help. He … be able to find a solution.

a) might

b) must

c) has to

d) will

18. I … play tennis every day when I was younger.

a) used to

b) had to

c) was able to

d) could

19. It's your … to prepare this week's report – I did it last week.

a) way

b) turn

c) move

d) position

20. Our main competitor's new product … a real threat to our target of increasing our market share.

a) makes

b) produces

c) provides

d) poses

21. You shouldn't be so quick to criticize her for the poor results. You have to … into account the fact that she was ill for over a month.

a) give

b) allow

c) take

d) bring

22. There are three important points I'd like to … .

a) bring

b) raise

c) claim

d) rise

23. Hello! I'd like to … eighty euros from my savings account.

a) claim

b) deduct

c) subtract

d) withdraw

24. Mark … . Look at him!

a) had better stop smoking

b) would better stop smoking

c) had better to stop smoking

d) had better stopping smoking

25. I don’t want to go for a walk. … a rest.

a) I’d rather have

b) I’d rather to have

c) I rather have

d) I rather had

26. Betty … carefully, she has already crashed two cars.

a) better drive

b) had better drive

c) had better to drive

d) had better driven

27. Peter … on the beach than climb mountains.

a) rather to lie

b) would rather to lie

c) rather lying

d) would rather lie

28. Sue … in Istanbul, but her husband has just been appointed there, so she doesn’t have much choice.

a) had better not live

b) would rather not live

c) wouldn’t live

d) mustn’t have lived

29. … a dog or a cat? A cat of course, it is quieter.

a) Your children would rather have

b) Would your children rather have

c) Would your children rather to have

d) Would your children rather had

30. Many cities, Hong Kong … , have extensive mass transit systems.

a) for example

b) including

c) say

d) alternatively

31. Prices at the mall were outrageous, … , considerably higher than at other shopping centres.

a) in other words

b) not to say

c) or at least

d) needless to say

32. A number of countries, … the USA and the UK, have banned smoking in restaurants.

a) as well as

b) doubtless

c) namely

d) including

33. Choose the correct prefix - In many countries it is …legal to keep a gun in your house.

a) il

b) un

c) in

d) dis

34. Choose the correct prefix - Stealing and lying are …honest things to do.

a) un

b) dis

c) im

d) mis

35. Choose the correct prefix - If we prove that a theory is wrong, we say that we have …proved it.

a) mis

b) dis

c) un

d) im

36. This bank works … five on Fridays.

a) before

b) by

c) to

d) till

37. The pharmacy is … the street. Over there. Do you see it?

a) about

b) around

c) across

d) outside

38. Please … up. I can't hear you.

a) speak

b) say

c) tell

d) talk

39. Hello, is Mike … , please? – Sorry, he's out.

a) busy

b) here

c) now

d) there

40. I'd like to speak to Anne, please. – I'm sorry. … .

a) This isn’t it

b) This isn’t she

c) You must have the wrong number

d) You must have misdialed the wrong number

41. He was fired and couldn't find another … in his field.

a) labor

b) job

c) toil

d) work

42. She won first … in a local chess tournament.

a) prize

b) award

c) premium

d) reward

43. How can you accuse me of such a thing! That's …!

a) amusing

b) comical

c) ridiculous

d) humorous

44. Five planets in our solar system are visible to the … eye.

a) bare

b) nude

c) uncovered

d) naked

45. The weather is nice this morning. It's not hot yet, and there's a … breeze from the sea.

a) chilly

b) chilling

c) cool

d) cold

1. A: "Are you going to the theatre tomorrow?" B: “No, but I wish I …   [a, b, c, d] .”

a) had

b) did

c) am

d) were

2. If only I … then what I … now.

a) have known / am realizing

b) know / realize

c) had known / realize

d) knew / realized

3. She and her boyfriend … married now if only she … a scholarship to have an academic degree in the USA.

a) would be / hadn’t got

b) will be / wouldn’t have got

c) could be / wouldn’t get

d) should be / hasn’t got

4. I wish you … so much noise.

a) won’t make

b) wouldn’t make

c) wouldn’t been making

d) wouldn’t made

5. I wish you … quiet – I’m trying to listen to the radio.

a) will be

b) were

c) would be

d) are

6. Now I really wish ...

a) I didn’t choose that course.

b) I hadn’t chosen that course.

c) I wouldn’t choose that course.

d) I will not choose that course.

7. If only we … , none of this would have happened!

a) had been more patient

b) would be more patient

c) would have been more patient

d) will be more patient

8. If I hadn't seen that advertisement,

a) I am still working in the shop.

b) I would have still worked in the shop.

c) I will still work in that shop.

d) I would still be working in the shop.

9. What would you do if you … a million dollars?

a) had had

b) had

c) have

d) would haves

10. Well, thanks for your help, and if I … any questions, I'll just call you.

a) have

b) will have

c) could have

d) have had

11. I hope she … mind if I stayed here.

a) doesn’t

b) won’t

c) would

d) wouldn’t

12. If you want to prepare food for lunch, you … use the pantry on the 5th floor.

a) could

b) will

c) would

d) can

13. It’s high time he … smoking.

a) stop

b) stops

c) stopped

d) had stopped

14. She would be disappointed if we … her a present.

a) hadn’t brought

b) didn’t bring

c) won’t bring

d) wouldn’t bring

15. If I … a chance to see her again, maybe I could explain everything.

a) have had

b) had

c) had had

d) will haves

16. You … the bills two weeks ago.

a) should have paid

b) had better pay

c) should pay

d) ought to pay

17. I don't know how to help you. Try asking Anton for help. He … be able to find a solution.

a) might

b) must

c) has to

d) will

18. I … play tennis every day when I was younger.

a) used to

b) had to

c) was able to

d) could

19. It's your … to prepare this week's report – I did it last week.

a) way

b) turn

c) move

d) position

20. Our main competitor's new product … a real threat to our target of increasing our market share.

a) makes

b) produces

c) provides

d) poses

21. You shouldn't be so quick to criticize her for the poor results. You have to … into account the fact that she was ill for over a month.

a) give

b) allow

c) take

d) bring

22. There are three important points I'd like to … .

a) bring

b) raise

c) claim

d) rise

23. Hello! I'd like to … eighty euros from my savings account.

a) claim

b) deduct

c) subtract

d) withdraw

24. Mark … . Look at him!

a) had better stop smoking

b) would better stop smoking

c) had better to stop smoking

d) had better stopping smoking

25. I don’t want to go for a walk. … a rest.

a) I’d rather have

b) I’d rather to have

c) I rather have

d) I rather had

26. Betty … carefully, she has already crashed two cars.

a) better drive

b) had better drive

c) had better to drive

d) had better driven

27. Peter … on the beach than climb mountains.

a) rather to lie

b) would rather to lie

c) rather lying

d) would rather lie

28. Sue … in Istanbul, but her husband has just been appointed there, so she doesn’t have much choice.

a) had better not live

b) would rather not live

c) wouldn’t live

d) mustn’t have lived

29. … a dog or a cat? A cat of course, it is quieter.

a) Your children would rather have

b) Would your children rather have

c) Would your children rather to have

d) Would your children rather had

30. Many cities, Hong Kong … , have extensive mass transit systems.

a) for example

b) including

c) say

d) alternatively

31. Prices at the mall were outrageous, … , considerably higher than at other shopping centres.

a) in other words

b) not to say

c) or at least

d) needless to say

32. A number of countries, … the USA and the UK, have banned smoking in restaurants.

a) as well as

b) doubtless

c) namely

d) including

33. Choose the correct prefix - In many countries it is …legal to keep a gun in your house.

a) il

b) un

c) in

d) dis

34. Choose the correct prefix - Stealing and lying are …honest things to do.

a) un

b) dis

c) im

d) mis

35. Choose the correct prefix - If we prove that a theory is wrong, we say that we have …proved it.

a) mis

b) dis

c) un

d) im

36. This bank works … five on Fridays.

a) before

b) by

c) to

d) till

37. The pharmacy is … the street. Over there. Do you see it?

a) about

b) around

c) across

d) outside

38. Please … up. I can't hear you.

a) speak

b) say

c) tell

d) talk

39. Hello, is Mike … , please? – Sorry, he's out.

a) busy

b) here

c) now

d) there

40. I'd like to speak to Anne, please. – I'm sorry. … .

a) This isn’t it

b) This isn’t she

c) You must have the wrong number

d) You must have misdialed the wrong number

41. He was fired and couldn't find another … in his field.

a) labor

b) job

c) toil

d) work

42. She won first … in a local chess tournament.

a) prize

b) award

c) premium

d) reward

43. How can you accuse me of such a thing! That's …!

a) amusing

b) comical

c) ridiculous

d) humorous

44. Five planets in our solar system are visible to the … eye.

a) bare

b) nude

c) uncovered

d) naked

45. The weather is nice this morning. It's not hot yet, and there's a … breeze from the sea.

a) chilly

b) chilling

c) cool

d) cold

1. A: "Are you going to the theatre tomorrow?" B: “No, but I wish I …   [a, b, c, d] .”

a) had

b) did

c) am

d) were

2. If only I … then what I … now.

a) have known / am realizing

b) know / realize

c) had known / realize

d) knew / realized

3. She and her boyfriend … married now if only she … a scholarship to have an academic degree in the USA.

a) would be / hadn’t got

b) will be / wouldn’t have got

c) could be / wouldn’t get

d) should be / hasn’t got

4. I wish you … so much noise.

a) won’t make

b) wouldn’t make

c) wouldn’t been making

d) wouldn’t made

5. I wish you … quiet – I’m trying to listen to the radio.

a) will be

b) were

c) would be

d) are

6. Now I really wish ...

a) I didn’t choose that course.

b) I hadn’t chosen that course.

c) I wouldn’t choose that course.

d) I will not choose that course.

7. If only we … , none of this would have happened!

a) had been more patient

b) would be more patient

c) would have been more patient

d) will be more patient

8. If I hadn't seen that advertisement,

a) I am still working in the shop.

b) I would have still worked in the shop.

c) I will still work in that shop.

d) I would still be working in the shop.

9. What would you do if you … a million dollars?

a) had had

b) had

c) have

d) would haves

10. Well, thanks for your help, and if I … any questions, I'll just call you.

a) have

b) will have

c) could have

d) have had

11. I hope she … mind if I stayed here.

a) doesn’t

b) won’t

c) would

d) wouldn’t

12. If you want to prepare food for lunch, you … use the pantry on the 5th floor.

a) could

b) will

c) would

d) can

13. It’s high time he … smoking.

a) stop

b) stops

c) stopped

d) had stopped

14. She would be disappointed if we … her a present.

a) hadn’t brought

b) didn’t bring

c) won’t bring

d) wouldn’t bring

15. If I … a chance to see her again, maybe I could explain everything.

a) have had

b) had

c) had had

d) will haves

16. You … the bills two weeks ago.

a) should have paid

b) had better pay

c) should pay

d) ought to pay

17. I don't know how to help you. Try asking Anton for help. He … be able to find a solution.

a) might

b) must

c) has to

d) will

18. I … play tennis every day when I was younger.

a) used to

b) had to

c) was able to

d) could

19. It's your … to prepare this week's report – I did it last week.

a) way

b) turn

c) move

d) position

20. Our main competitor's new product … a real threat to our target of increasing our market share.

a) makes

b) produces

c) provides

d) poses

21. You shouldn't be so quick to criticize her for the poor results. You have to … into account the fact that she was ill for over a month.

a) give

b) allow

c) take

d) bring

22. There are three important points I'd like to … .

a) bring

b) raise

c) claim

d) rise

23. Hello! I'd like to … eighty euros from my savings account.

a) claim

b) deduct

c) subtract

d) withdraw

24. Mark … . Look at him!

a) had better stop smoking

b) would better stop smoking

c) had better to stop smoking

d) had better stopping smoking

25. I don’t want to go for a walk. … a rest.

a) I’d rather have

b) I’d rather to have

c) I rather have

d) I rather had

26. Betty … carefully, she has already crashed two cars.

a) better drive

b) had better drive

c) had better to drive

d) had better driven

27. Peter … on the beach than climb mountains.

a) rather to lie

b) would rather to lie

c) rather lying

d) would rather lie

28. Sue … in Istanbul, but her husband has just been appointed there, so she doesn’t have much choice.

a) had better not live

b) would rather not live

c) wouldn’t live

d) mustn’t have lived

29. … a dog or a cat? A cat of course, it is quieter.

a) Your children would rather have

b) Would your children rather have

c) Would your children rather to have

d) Would your children rather had

30. Many cities, Hong Kong … , have extensive mass transit systems.

a) for example

b) including

c) say

d) alternatively

31. Prices at the mall were outrageous, … , considerably higher than at other shopping centres.

a) in other words

b) not to say

c) or at least

d) needless to say

32. A number of countries, … the USA and the UK, have banned smoking in restaurants.

a) as well as

b) doubtless

c) namely

d) including

33. Choose the correct prefix - In many countries it is …legal to keep a gun in your house.

a) il

b) un

c) in

d) dis

34. Choose the correct prefix - Stealing and lying are …honest things to do.

a) un

b) dis

c) im

d) mis

35. Choose the correct prefix - If we prove that a theory is wrong, we say that we have …proved it.

a) mis

b) dis

c) un

d) im

36. This bank works … five on Fridays.

a) before

b) by

c) to

d) till

37. The pharmacy is … the street. Over there. Do you see it?

a) about

b) around

c) across

d) outside

38. Please … up. I can't hear you.

a) speak

b) say

c) tell

d) talk

39. Hello, is Mike … , please? – Sorry, he's out.

a) busy

b) here

c) now

d) there

40. I'd like to speak to Anne, please. – I'm sorry. … .

a) This isn’t it

b) This isn’t she

c) You must have the wrong number

d) You must have misdialed the wrong number

41. He was fired and couldn't find another … in his field.

a) labor

b) job

c) toil

d) work

42. She won first … in a local chess tournament.

a) prize

b) award

c) premium

d) reward

43. How can you accuse me of such a thing! That's …!

a) amusing

b) comical

c) ridiculous

d) humorous

44. Five planets in our solar system are visible to the … eye.

a) bare

b) nude

c) uncovered

d) naked

45. The weather is nice this morning. It's not hot yet, and there's a … breeze from the sea.

a) chilly

b) chilling

c) cool

d) cold