HS2 unit1 p4

General TEST 1 (1)

Choose the correct variant:

1. The chocolate looks   [a, b, c, d]than the candy.

a) bad b) worst c) worse d) the worst

2. This is a difficult exercise. But the exercise with an asterisk (*) is   [a, b, c, d]exercise on the worksheet.

a) more difficult b) most difficult

c) difficult d) the most difficult

3. Frank’s car is much   [a, b, c, d]than Helen’s.

a) fast

b) faster

c) the fastest

d) more fast

4. They climbed the mountain   [a, b, c, d]it was very windy.

a) although b) nor c) or d) so

5. We were very tired   [a, b, c, d]happy after our flight to Sydney.

a) and b) but c) or d) so

6. He was late   [a, b, c, d]the bus didn’t come.

a) although b) because

c) therefore d) despite

7. He didn't like   [a, b, c, d]movie that you suggested.

a) a b) an c) the d) -

8. I saw   [a, b, c, d]bears in Yellowstone National Park.

a) a b) an c) the d) -

9. Is there   [a, b, c, d]dictionary in your backpack?

a) a b) an c) the d) -

10. I saw   [a, b, c, d]eagle at the zoo.

a) a b) an c) the d) -

11. I think this is … worst idea you have ever had. We need to find … better way to do this.   [a, b, c, d]

a) the / the

b) the / a

c) - / a

d) a / the

12. Tomorrow, we will take … second train from Madrid to Paris, and … following day, we will fly to Beijing.   [a, b, c, d]

a) the / -

b) - / the

c) the / the

d) a / the

13. Peter had left his guitar ... the bed before he got ... his room.   [a, b, c, d]

a) at / into

b) on / out of

c) in / towards

d) by / on

14. It takes about ten minutes to drive   [a, b, c, d]this tunnel.

a) through b) across c) over d) among

15. Our next chemistry class is … 11 o’clock … Tuesday.   [a, b, c, d]

a) in / from

b) on / by

c) at / on

d) around / in

16. As the truck was going slowly … the slope, I was driving right … it.   [a, b, c, d]

a) off / in front of

b) down / between

c) along / over

d) up / behind

17. Because he works a lot, Carl always goes ... bed very early and gets up … dawn.   [a, b, c, d]

a) to / at

b) onto / in

c) on / at

d) in / on

18. Tim was very upset yesterday because he … that he … his wallet.   [a, b, c, d]

a) realised / will lose

b) had realised / lost

c) realised / had lost

d) has realised / lost

19. While mum … TV, I … my assignment.   [a, b, c, d]

a) was watching / was finishing

b) is watching / had finished

c) watches / would finish

d) will watch / am finishing

20. She … the house when I … to her after a long time.   [a, b, c, d]

a) will be cleaning / come

b) had been cleaning / came

c) has been cleaning / have come

d) is cleaning / am coming

21. For the time being we … for the exam, but this time tomorrow we … the best movie of this year.   [a, b, c, d]

a) study / will watch

b) are studying / will be watching

c) have been studying / are watching

d) are studying / will have watched

22. James Bond always drank champagne in the novels, although he   [a, b, c, d]to wine by the time he appeared on the screen.

a) had switched b) has switched

c) switched d) was switching

23. Some time ago, an interesting discovery   [a, b, c, d]by archeologists on the Aegean Island of Kec.

a) had to be made

b) has been made

c) was made

d) used to be made

24. Universities   [a, b, c, d]a number of advantages by Athletic teams.

a) bring

b) can bring

c) had brought

d) are brought

25. What   [a, b, c, d] “modern civilization” is the result of accumulated knowledge applied to practical life.

a) is called

b) called

c) had been called

d) was being called

26. The test book called “Advanced English Tests”   [a, b, c, d]by two young brilliant men in 1990.

a) written

b) was written

c) will be written

d) had been written

27. The temple, which the archaeologists explored,   [a, b, c, d]as a place of worship in the 15^th century.

a) was being used

b) was used

c) had used

d) should have been used

28. It   [a, b, c, d]our dog which barked continuously all night, since it was sleeping inside with us.

a) can’t have been

b) may not have been

c) shouldn’t be

d) might not be

29. You   [a, b, c, d]come early as you start to work at 10 o’clock.

a) shouldn't

b) mustn't

c) couldn't

d) needn't

30. Why are you wasting time? You   [a, b, c, d]your work already.

a) need to have finished

b) could be finishing

c) should have finished

d) have to finish

31. Well, if your pockets   [a, b, c, d]empty, you must have spent

all your money.

a) is

b) are

c) be

d) will be

32. He   [a, b, c, d]be at home. His car is not in the garage.

a) mustn’t

b) can’t

c) needn’t

d) may not

33.   [a, b, c, d]are you going tomorrow?

a) Where

b) Who

c) When

d) Whose

34.   [a, b, c, d]are you travelling?

a) Who

b) Which

c) How

d) Whose

35.   [a, b, c, d]would you like to have for dessert?

a) Why

b) What

c) Which

d) Who

36. Match the sentence: I left my wallet at home.   [a, b, c, d]

a) I’ll help you to do it.

b) I’ll lend you some money.

c) I’ll get you a glass of water.

d) Shall I carry one for you?

37. Match the sentence: These bags are heavy.   [a, b, c, d]

a) Shall I make you a sandwich?

b) I’ll help you to do it.

c) Shall I carry one for you?

d) I’ll get you a glass of water.

38. Match the sentence: I am working hard   [a, b, c, d].

a) because I’ve got exams next week.

b) because she is going to a party tonight.

c) because they are dry.

d) because nobody fed him this morning.

39. Identify the correct sentence:   [a, b, c, d]

a) He had leave of four days.

b) I am hopefulness to pass.

c) We have never seen a so good boy.

d) It was such a big box that I could not lift it.

40. Identify the correct sentence:   [a, b, c, d]

a) He got an employment there.

b) Mankind should love nature.

c) We should not make many noise.

d) I have an urgent businesses.

41. The thief was   [a, b, c, d]of robbing the bank and killing two men.

a) ashamed

b) admired

c) sentenced

d) accused

42. Teachers are very important to society because they help   [a, b, c, d]the new generation.

a) look after

b) bring up

c) watch out

d) take after

43. I am afraid I will not be able to   [a, b, c, d]so much work since there is only one day left.

a) bring over

b) get along with

c) cope with

d) keep up

44. The fact that he likes expensive cars very much   [a, b, c, d]with the fact that he is a poor man.

a) conflicts

b) suits

c) compares

d) goes with

45. Everyone thinks that Turkey   [a, b, c, d]a special place among other countries because of its tremendous potential.

a) dissatisfies

b) approves

c) deserves

d) inherits

Tick all the characteristics of the modal verbs:

Match the sentences with the meanings the modal verb provides: