PLACEMENT TEST
1. A.: _______hard I try, I can’t run any faster.
B.: You’ve improved a lot. I wouldn’t worry about it.
a).Though b).Whereas c).However d).Considering
2.A.: That’s a really beautiful painting. The colours are so vivid.
B.: Yes, it’s amazing to think it was lost for years and ______.
a).must be restored b).had to be restored
c).has been restoring d).would be restoring
3.A.: I saw the photos from the film festival. Was that you with the actor from The Hobbit?
B.: Yes, it was! _____ did I imagine I would ever actually meet him.
a).Not b).Much c).Hardly d).Little
4.A.: I hear you got soaked on the golf course this morning.
B.: Yes. I wish I _______ listened to the weather forecast.
a).had b).have c).would have d).should have
5.A.: How was the meeting?
B.: It finished late because Victor didn’t arrive until 5 pm. He told me he _______ been given the wrong directions.
a). has b).had c).should have d).would have
6.A.: I picked up some of that cat food you wanted.
B.: Oh good. Once ______ to these new cat biscuits, they won’t want to go back to the other stuff.
a).we’ve switched b).we’ll be switching
c)we’ll have switched d).we’ve been switched
7.A.: Has your son done well in his exams?
B.: Yes. Only once _______ he wasn’t sufficiently prepared, but he can take that one again.
a).he found b).he has found
c).did he find d).could he find
8.A.: I love this picture, but won’t it cost a fortune?
B.: No, it’s just a copy. The original, ________ is a portrait of the artist’s friend, sold for €4 million!
a).whose b).which c). whom d). that
9. A.: I can’t believe how talented this artist was.
B.: I know, it’s amazing. ________ he was almost 90 when he did them, his paintings are beautiful.
a).Since b). Besides c). Although d). Therefore
10. A.: I want to buy some new shoes for the winter.
B.: Well, I _______looking for a new pair of boots for weeks, but I can’t find anything I like.
a). am b). was c). had been d). have been
11. A.: I don’t have much money – just enough to _______ .
B.: Well, let me suggest a way of helping you save more.
a). get by b). pay off c). do with d). make up
12. A.: Is it true that it took Bell and Watson ages to invent the telephone?
B.: Yes. When they finally succeeded, they _______ on it for about 30 years.
a). must work b). had been working
c). have worked d). would be working
13. A.: What’s today’s lesson going to be about?
B.: Today we’re going to learn about a tribe ______ descendants live in Lima, the capital of Peru.
a). who b). which c). whose d). whom
14. A.: Did your town have a good market?
B.: Yes. When I was young we _______ there every Saturday looking for bargains.
a). had gone b). would go c). were going d). had been going
15. A.: Joanna has been really supportive. I’m so lucky to have her as a friend.
B.: Yes. Just think - if you hadn’t sat next to her in class at school, you ___ so close now.
a). won’t be b). wouldn’t be
c). wouldn’t have been d). aren’t
16. A.: Did you see the headline this evening?
B: Yes – the Prime Minister was ___________ to resign today.
a). charged b). argued c). struggled d). forced
17. A.: Do you play the piano, Natasha?
Natasha: Well, I ____ play when I was younger, but I’m not sure I remember now.
a). can b). can’t c). could d). couldn’t
18. A.: Everyone has arrived apart from Pamela.
B.: Don’t worry, she phoned me this morning and said she _____be a bit late.
a). can b). must c). should d). would
19. A.: What colour are you going to paint the living room?
B.: I ______ probably choose something bright, like yellow.
a). will b). may c). can d). might
20. A.: The concert was fantastic yesterday. You ______ have come.
B.: I know. I wanted to, but I had to work late.
a). must b). could c). ought d). should
21. A.: Would you like to go sightseeing or to the beach this afternoon?
B.: I don’t mind, I’ll let you decide.
A.: OK, let’s go sightseeing, ______we?
a). should b). shall c). might d). would
22. A.: It said on the news that the president also owns all the national newspapers.
B.: That _______ be right! I don’t think that’s true.
a). must b). can’t c). won’t d). would
23. A.: My new smartphone doesn’t seem to work.
B.: Oh dear! Perhaps you should take it ______ and ask for a refund.
a). up b). out c). away d). back
24. A.: What did you do at the weekend?
B.: I _______tennis with my friend on Saturday.
a). play b). played c). plays d). playing
25. A.: Where ______ you last Tuesday? I tried to phone you.
B.: Oh, I was visiting my grandmother. I didn’t have my phone with me.
a). were b). was c). are d). is
26. A.: Are you coming to my party on Tuesday?
B.: I’m really sorry, but I ______to take my daughter to the airport.
a). has b). had c). have d). having
27. A.: Why do you like running?
B.: Because it’s _________way to keep fit.
a). best b). better c). the best d). the better
28. A.: Why didn’t you come to the cinema last week?
B.: I wanted to but I couldn’t. I _____studying for that test we had on Monday.
a). was b). were c). am d). been
29. A.: That bird’s on the garden table again. I think it’s hungry.
B.: Yes, look! It _______eat the bread we put there.
a). is b). will c). goes to d). is going to
30. A.: How long _________ married?
B.: Two years. I met my husband when I was working in New York.
a). had you got b). did you get
c). have you been d). are you being
31. A.: Have you __________ that new film yet?
B.: No, I haven’t. We could go on Thursday if you like?
a). see b). saw
c). seen d). seeing
32. A.: Excuse me, please. Could I get past?
B.: Oh, I’m sorry. I’m getting in the way, ____________I?
a). don’t b). aren’t
c). can’t d). haven’t
33. A.: Mum, I’d really like a guitar. Can I have one?
B.: OK, but if we buy one you ________have to practise playing it.
a). will b). can c). could d). must
34. A.: Do you like Brazilian coffee?
B.: No, I don’t, because it’s ___________strong.
a). too b). such c). much d). enough
35. A.: Tell me something about your parents, Lucas.
B.: My mother and father ___________both very tall.
a). is b). isn’t
c). are d). aren’t
36. A.: Is Charlotte at school today?
B.: No, she _________ . She’s not well today.
a). isn’t b). aren’t
c). doesn’t d). hasn’t
37. A.: Are we ready to go?
B.: No, Mum can’t find __________hat.
a). its b). his c). her d). their
38. A.: Can I help you?
B.: Yes, I’d like to buy ___________trousers.
a). a b). an c). this d). these
39. A.: Where’s that fish I bought? It was on the table.
B.: Oh no! The cat ________ it.
a). eat b). eats c) is eating d). are eating
40. A.: I’m going to the supermarket. Do you want anything?
B.: Could you get _____ milk, please?
a). a b). any c). some d). every
41. A.: When do you want to play football?
B.: I _______ to play tomorrow, because I don’t need to go to work.
a). like b). likes c). liked d). ‘d like
42. We can ____walk or go by car.
a) both b) rather c) either d) neither
43. If I _____enough money, I’d buy a new car.
a) had b) would c) did d) shall
44. It ______ correctly.
a) hasn’t done b) hasn’t been done c) hasn’t been do d) not been done
45. The accident wouldn’t have happened, if you had been more ______.
a) careful b) carefully c) careless d) caring
46. It ______be possible some time in the future.
a) can b) hope c) may d) is
47. Schools then ______ having more children in the class.
a) was used to b) were used to c) was use to d) were use to
48. We _____ to go to work at six in the morning.
a) must b) would c) had d) did
49. They ______ an old photograph of the place.
a) came up b) came across c) came into d) came after
50. I _____ I had been able to meet her.
a) hope b) want c) think d) wish
51. We’ll have taken our exams ________ this time next month.
a) by b) on c) during d) for
52. I will do badly in my work, ______ try harder.
a) if I’m not b) if I wasn’t c) if I haven’t d) if I don’t
53. I ______wasted my time when I was at university.
a) regret b) shouldn’t c) ought not to d) shouldn’t have
54. This is going to be my chance to ______ any difficulties.
a) repair b) sort out c) solve d) improve
55. It was difficult at first, but I soon got ______ it.
a) got used to b) get used to c) changed to d) used to
56. How did you manage to cook _____ a good meal?
a) so b) that c) absolutely d) such
57. The solution had been found, _____ we hadn’t realised it.
a) however b) therefore c) although d) even
58. She _____ I had been doing for all that time.
a) asked to me b) asked for me c) asked with me d) asked me
59. They ______ heard us coming, we were making a lot of noise.
a) must have b) must c) might d) could
60. He ______ to help me with the decorating.
a) suggested b) offered c) invited d) told
61. A: Let's walk home from school, _________?
B: Sure.
a). shall we b). aren't we
c). don't they d). isn't it
62.A: How __________is it from Istanbul to Ankara?
B: I ______ know. Let's ask my dad.
a). much / won't b). long / couldn't
c). far / don't d). old / can't
63. A: _____________you like to drink something?
B: Yes, please.
A: We have apple juice and lemon soda. ______one do you prefer?
a). Would / Which b). Could / Why
c). Do / What d). Will / How
64.A: That man works in your company, ___________?
B: Yes.________did you know it?
a). does he / What b). isn't he / When
c). doesn't he / How d). has he / Who
65. A. This is a new version of the game,_________ ?
B: That's right.
a). isn't there b). isn't it
c). doesn't it d). don't you
66. A: __________do you think is the best actor in the world?
B: I think Johnny Depp is the best actor in the world.
___________do you think about it?
A: I don't agree with you. I think Al Pacino is the best.
a). Why / Whose b). What / Who
c). Whose / How d). Who / What
67. A: ___________music styles do you like?
B: I like rock music.___________about you?
a). Whose / How far b). Which / Who
c). What / How d). How long / What
68. A: _________do you visit your grandparents?
B: I rarely visit my grandparents. You know where they live, ___________?
A: No, I don't.
B: They live abroad.
a). Why / do you b). Where / can they
c). What / isn't it d). How often / don't you
69. Drawing is one of the earliest forms of communication and goes back much …………….. than the written word.
a) wider b) further c) bigger d) greater
70. However, despite its long history, it has not always been …………….. of as a form of art.
a) taken b) seen c) thought d) made
71. When paper became easily …………….. in the 14th century, the use of drawing in the arts increased.
a) free b) open c) around d) available
72. Some of the great artists of the Renaissance produced drawings of the highest …………….. and presented the human body in a more realistic way than ever before.
a) quality b) type c) kind d) sort
73. However, it was often practised …………….. order to plan a larger painting and wasn’t taken very seriously as a form of art.
a) for b) in c) on d) with
74. Today, drawing is regarded as a …………….. skill and no less important than oil painting or other creative works.
a) valuable b) correct c) dear d) likely
75. Choose the right answer. “ there is smth bad happening suddenly’’
a) pal b) a raw deal
c) a tough break d) concern
76. Choose the right answer. “ it is hard to manipulate”
a)chewy b) sticky c) swallow d) cuisine
77. Choose the right answer. “tolerate smth difficult or annoying”
a)to come up with b) to get rid off
c) to look forward to d) to put up with
78. Choose the synonym of come
a) approach b) rupture c) dismal d) respond
79. Choose the synonym of begin
a) commence b)incredible c)stale d) conclude
80. Surfing grew throughout the 20th century to …………….. a popular sport all over the world, but surfers have been around for many years.
a) create b) turn c) become d) play
81. The explorer James Cook saw surfing in action in 1778 during an …………….. to the Pacific.
a) expedition b) travel c) drive d) move
82. In fact, surfing took …………….. in the same areas then that have since become popular surfing resorts now, such as Hawaii and Tahiti.
a) part b) place c) point d) position
83. Surfing wasn’t encouraged by local officials …………….. the 19th century but young Hawaiians took up the activity again in the early 1900s.
a) while b) along c) for d) during
84. The 1960s saw a huge increase in the …………….. of surfers as the activity was promoted through the media and popular music.
a) group b) total c) number d) sum
85. The hobby quickly became the professional sport it is now, and …………….. and national organisations were created that organised competitions and raised money to hold events.
a) near b) close c) next d) local
86. Write the definition of “to rule out”
87. Write the definition of to point out
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88. Write the definition of to guzzle
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89. That's the man______son is a famous actor.
a) who b) where c) whose
90. ______is a dairy product.
a) Cheese b) Meat c) Rice
91. Greg______down, opened the book and began to read.
a) was sitting b) sat c) has been sitting
92. Levi Strauss was the man_____invented blue jeans.
a) who b) whose c) which
93. You have been to Spain,____ ?
a) have you b) you have c) haven't you
94. If you study hard, you______ your exams this time.
a) passes b) pass c) will pass
95. This is the park _____I take my dog every afternoon.
a) what b) where c) which
96. _______do you like playing during long winter evenings?
a) What b) Which c) Why
97. Use this bowl. It's____ than the other one.
a) big b) bigger c) biggest
98. They______ to Disneyland last week.
a) went b) had gone c) will go
99. Idioms. Organizing upcoming money
a) to cook the books b) to read someone like a book
c) a close book d) starving book
100. Synonym of buy
a) purchase b) help c) make d) tremendous
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