Grammar

1. "Is that a new jacket?"

"Yes. I got ...... new things on sale."
a. a little b. a few c. plenty d. any
2. The house was more expensive ...... we could afford.
a. as b. from c. than d. that
3. We’re having the new computer ...... next week.
a. delivered b. to delivering
c. deliver d. being delivered
4. Helen told us ...... to coffee and cake.
a. for to help yourself b. help yourself
c. to help ourselves d. help ourselves
5. Are those the people ...... car was stolen?
a. that b. who’s c. their d. whose
6. Rarely ...... so much rain during the summer.
a. were we have b. we are having
c. have we had d. we have
7. The teacher suggested ...... off the test.
a. that we putting b. us to put
c. to put d. putting
8. "Are you looking for the post office?"
"Yes. Can you please tell me how ...... ?"
a. far it b. far is it
c. far it is d. is it far
9. "Did you enjoy the movie?"
"Yes. It was ...... that I think I might see it again."
a. such a good movie b. so good a movie
c. so good movie d. such good movie
10. ...... the rain had stopped, we went to the beach.
a. By the time b. As soon as
c. Until d. While
11. Please don’t tell me what happens in the end because I ...... the book yet.
a. haven’t been reading b. don’t read
c. am not reading d. haven’t read
12. "Do you think we should call the doctor?"
"...... on how high her temperature is."
 a. Depending on b. It depends
c. It’s depend d. But depends
13. Because he had grown up in India, Don ...... spicy Indian food.
a. was used to b. used to
c. is used to d. has been used to
14. Tickets to the opera ...... at the main entrance to the theater or online.
a. can be bought b. can buy
c. are able to buy d. bought
15. "I’m surprised the project isn’t ready yet."
"So am I. It certainly should ...... by now."
a. finish b. have to finish
c. be finishing d. have been finished
16. "Have you sent your application form?"
"Not yet. But I promise ...... it tomorrow morning."
a. I send b. I’ll send c. I’m sending d. I’ll have sent
17. "I’m not at all tired."
"...... . Let’s go to a movie."
a. Neither I am b. So am I c. Neither am I d. Me either
18. "These bags are really heavy!"
"Here, ...... you take them inside."
a. I help b. Will I help c. I’m helping d. I’ll help
19. This company is very ...... about who it employs.
a. selective b. selection c. selected d. selectively
20. ...... training, athletes must learn to think positively in order to win.
a. In addition to b. As well c. Despite d. Although
21. "When can we get together?"
"I’m free this afternoon, so we can meet ...... it’s convenient for you."
a. how b. whenever c. which d. whatever
22. Research shows that ...... number of traffic accidents is caused by tiredness.
a. a grown b. the grown c. a growing d. the growing
23. "Will your dad give us his car?"
"No. I don’t think he’ll ...... it."
a. let me driving b. let me to drive c. let to drive d. let me drive
24. Sally has always picked ...... languages very quickly.
a. out b. on c. up d. at
25. You had ...... my computer.
a. better not to touch b. better don’t touch
c. better touch not d. better not touch
26. The new computer program will enable ...... costs.
a. them to cut b. them cutting c. to cut d. the
cutting
27. "Will Sam be in the office tomorrow?"
"Sure, ...... he’s still sick."
a. as long as b. unless c. provided d. in case
28. She attributed her success ...... hard work and luck.
a. with b. for c. to d. by
29. If only he ...... more of an effort to meet people.
a. will make b. didn’t make c. would have made d. would
make
30. The taxi ...... for you when you leave the concert.
a. will have waited b. is waiting c. will be waiting d. waits
31. Be sure ...... Tom about the meeting tomorrow.
a. you tell b. telling c. you to tell d. tell
32. "Which dog did you buy?"
"I bought ...... with the black tail."
a. one b. the one c. a dog d. one that
33. The principal would rather teachers ...... on the school grounds.
a. not to smoke b. are not smoking
c. not be smoking d. didn’t smoke
34. You’d better study hard ...... you get a good grade.
a. in order b. so that c. because d. for to
35. ...... the water was icy cold, I went for a swim.
a. Despite b. Besides c. Although d. Whereas

36. "We have a train to catch so we’d better get ...... ."
a. together b. underway c. lost d. moving
37. Everyone who read it ...... Bruce White’s latest novel.
a. elected b. recommended c. approved d. advised
38. I haven’t been in ...... with my classmates since I graduated from high school.
a. line b. conjunction c. contact d. harmony
39. The winning photographs are on ...... at the entrance to the building.
a. access b. arrival c. board d. display
40. The graduating class is expected to ...... an example for the rest of the students.
a. make
b. set
c. give
d. follow
41. Our new car came ...... with a radio and CD player.
a. equipped
b. provided
c. arranged
d. prepared
42. How much do you pay for ...... and board?
a. lodgings
b. shelter
c. accommodations
d. room
43. Public buildings should have easy ...... for wheelchairs.
a. access
b. entrance
c. approach
d. opening
44. After hours of traveling, we reached our final ...... tired and hungry.
a. goal
b. purpose
c. destination
d. target
45. You shouldn’t tell her anything in confidence because she can’t ...... a secret.
a. hold
b. keep
c. contain
d. save
46. I prefer to deal ...... with the hotel manager.
a. directly
b. completely
c. partially
d. fairly
47. If you know anything about the accident, please ...... with the information.
a. look up
 b. come forward
c. go over
d. check out
48. We do not ...... for repairs of items bought in our store.
a. refund
b. owe
c. purchase
d. charge
49. You look exhausted. It will ...... you good to take a vacation.
a. make
b. do
c. be
d. have
50. I think that was an absolutely ...... performance.
a. adequate
b. skilled
c. outstanding
d. leading
51. In our school, all the teachers have to take a course in first ...... .
a. degree
b. aid
c. base
d. assistance
52. They say a new car rolls off the ...... line every half hour.
a. production
b. factory
c. manufacturing
d. industrial
53. Unfortunately, it looks like those noisy neighbors are here to ...... .
a. live
b. be
c. stay
d. help
54. Now’s the time to ask her for a favor. She’s in a really good ...... .
a. spirit
b. mood
 c. attitude
d. feeling
55. Which ...... should I use to fry the eggs?
a. plate
b. kettle
c. bowl
d. pan
56. Sue is ...... and doesn’t like to be teased.
a. sensitive
b. sensible
c. senseless
d. sentimental
57. If you want to visit, just call ...... to make sure we’re home.
a. prior
b. advance
c. beforehand
d. previously
58. I don’t think he’s got enough ...... to appear on stage.
a. confidence
b. extravagance
c. dependence
d. reliance
59. The basketball championship was ...... via satellite to over 100 countries around the
world.
a. transferred
b. translated
c. transmitted
d. transported
60. Not all parents are in ...... of student exchange programs.
a. favor
b. approval
c. permission
d. support
61. It doesn’t make any ...... what you say. I’m not going out tonight.
a. matter
b. change
 c. effort
d. difference
62. What do they charge for ...... to the museum?
a. contribution
b. introduction
c. admission
d. excursion
63. This is the ...... parking area for all hotel guests.
a. designated
b. appointed
c. directed
d. nominated
64. Thanks for ...... me about the meeting tonight. I had forgotten.
a. remembering
b. reminding
c. referring
d. replying
65. Does the company cover all your travel ...... when you’re abroad?
a. prices
b. rates
c. amounts
d. expenses
66. Bob was born in New York but he ...... up in San Francisco.
a. raised
b. grew
c. brought
d. came
67. She always gets dressed at the ...... minute so she’s usually late.
a. latest
b. final
c. end
d. last
68. The Americans are the biggest ...... of fast food products.
a. consumers
b. clients
c. shoppers
d. spenders
 69. We had ...... rainfall this winter so we didn’t have to water the garden a lot.
a. typical
b. middle
c. average
d. intermediate
70. Tomorrow’s meeting isn’t ...... for me. My parents are coming in from out of town.
a. consistent
b. convenient
c. cooperative
d. compulsory

Reading – Part 1 This passage is about clothes that athletes wear.

Athletes will do anything to give themselves that extra edge. They rely on everything from

positive thinking to fitness machines and physical training, with coaches who push them to

their limits. But soon there may be another aid to athletes in their struggle for excellence – the

clothes they wear.

A group of scientists in the Netherlands has developed unique sports clothing that may make

all the difference to athletes in training. These clothes have built-in sensors that monitor the

athlete’s muscles as he / she works out. These sensors measure whether an athlete is using his

/ her muscles to their best potential. A message is then transmitted from the sensors to pads

worn on the body which vibrate. Already tried under laboratory conditions on rowers, the

sensors measured speed and body coordination. If the rower’s pace deviated from the required

level, pads worn at the ankles and waist vibrated at the correct pace, enabling the athlete to

get back on track.

These smart clothes have definite advantages for the athlete in training. First of all, the finely

tuned sensors can detect even the smallest changes in levels of muscle activity that neither the

trainer nor the athlete may be aware of. Moreover, the athlete’s response to the physical

feedback from the pads is fast – far faster than their response to the aggressive shouts of a

coach standing on the sidelines.

Currently, the clothes are only at the prototype stage. But in the competitive world of sports

where every second counts, scientists are hopeful that this new technology may provide a

breakthrough in mastering all kinds of athletic skills, for example, from enhanced ball control

in football to improving coordination or speed in skating.

1. In the first sentence, what does "edge" mean?

a. side b. victory c. advantage d. point

2. How do the pads mentioned in paragraph 2 help?

a. They pass information to the electronic sensors.

b. They make the muscles work harder.

c. They send a message directly to the athlete.

d. They measure the level of muscle activity.

3. What is one advantage of smart clothes?

a. Their response is quick and aggressive.

b. They can give direct feedback to the coach.

c. They sense things trainers cannot see.

d. They are sensitive to changes in the athlete’s mood.

4. According to the article, this new technology is ...

a. being used by rowing teams. b. currently available for all athletes.

c. suitable for use in competitions. d. still being tested by its creators.

5. What is the main idea of the text?

a. Laboratory testing is essential in designing sports equipment.

b. Technology can help improve athletic performance.

c. Athletes must be willing to try anything in order to win.

d. Sports equipment must have widespread applications.

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Grammar 29. b. did not make 56. a. sensitive
30. c. will be waiting 57. c. beforehand
1. b. a few 31. d. tell 58. a. confidence
2. c. than 32. b. the one 59. c. transmitted
3. a. delivered 33. d. didn’t smoke 60. a. favor
4. b. help yourself 34. b. so that 61. d. difference
5. d. whose 35. c. Although 62. c. admission
6. c. have we had 63. a. designated
7. d. putting Vocabulary 64. b. reminding
8. c. far it is 65. d. expenses
9. b. so good a movie 36. d. moving 66. b. grew
10. a. By the time 37. b. recommended 67. d. last
11. d. haven’t read 38. c. contact 68. a. consumers
12. b. It depends 39. d. display 69. c. average
13. a. was used to 40. b. set 70. b. convenient
14. a. can be bought 41. a. equipped
15. d. have been finished 42. c. accommodations Reading – Part 1
16. b. I’ll send 43. a. access
17. c. Neither am I 44. c. destination 71. c. advantage
18. d. I’ll help 45. b. keep 72. c. They send a
19. a. selective 46. a. directly message directly to
20. a. In addition to 47. b. come forward the athlete.
21. b. whenever 48. d. charge 73. c. They sense things
22. d. the growing 49. b. do trainers cannot see.
23. d. let me drive 50. c. outstanding 74. d. still being tested
24. c. up 51. b. aid by its creators.
25. d. better not touch 52. b. factory 75. b. Technology can
26. a. them to cut 53. c. stay help improve athletic
27. a. as long as 54. b. mood performance.