Progress Test 94 (69-93)

Test 71

1. Although many laws (pass) to protect the rights of disabled people and ensure that they (treat) equally, they still face many problems in their lives.

2. Despite (a, the, -) bad weather the pilot (could, was able to, might) land the plane.

3. While it is good to have your own opinion, you (must, can, may) be prepared to listen to what (other, others, another) people say.

4. When travelling through different time zones, passengers (may, might, should) feel tired and experience jetlag.

5. He (arrest) for drink-driving by the police, who then took him (at, in, to) the police station.

6. (A, the, -) customs officials (try) to improve their methods of catching people who smuggle illegal goods.

7. The jury (are, was) sure to convict him - there (is, are, were) so (much, many, a lot) evidence against him.

8. If people realized how (much, many, a lot) their cars pollute the atmosphere, they would use (a, the, -) public transport more often.

9. The conservation of natural resources is very important if humans (are to, must, can) survive.

10. (A, the, -) tourism brings money (in, to, into) the country (which, what, that) can be put to the country's good use.

11. He is not selling the paintings at present. He (not, care) how much money he (offer).

12. I (look forward) to the concert for ages, then on the big day it poured!

13. I think music (must not, could not, should not) be a necessary part of the school curriculum.

14. I think it's important for (everyone, each, every) to be able to speak (other, another, the other) language apart from their native one.

15. (A, the, -) computers can't replace teachers, because pupils need them to guide their learning.

16. Peace and quiet (be) lovely now and then, but activity, excitement and human company are also important parts of our lives.

17. My favourite way of travelling is by train because I (can, must, may) relax and watch (a, the, -) scenery outside.

18. To stop pollution, I think we (should, must, are to) encourage industries to use (clean) methods of production than those they (use) now.

19. We (try) to educate the public (of, about, on) the importance of recycling, (since, after, because of) recycling (help) save trees and (other, another, the other) natural resources.

20.Why don't you come to work in your car? - If I (have) a car, I (bring) it to work.

Test 72

1. Economics only recently (recognize) as (a, the, —) scientific study.

2. As there was no demand for their products, the company (force) to close.

3. My uncle (not, care) (of, about, for) loosing money. He just (want) to sell the car as soon as possible.

4. The invention of (a, the, an) aeroplane was a major break through in travel in the 20th century.

5. Mountain climbing is an (exciting, excited) sport; however it can be very dangerous.

6. Understanding (others, another, the other) point of view does not mean automatically accepting it.

7. There is a far (exciting) atmosphere in a cinema, but it's (expensive) than watching a video at home.

8. The (surrounding, surroundings) at home (is, are) more comfortable than they are at the cinema, but being in a cinema (help) create a mood that (help) you to get really involved in a film, because of the big screen and the sound system.

9. In future computers widely (use) to do homework assignments (such, so, just) as writing essays.

10. Computers (cannot, must not, may not) replace the teachers, because pupils need (their, they, them) to guide their learning.

11. She (not, seem) to care about her appearance at all, but she always looks (nice, nicely, well).

12. I told him that he (can, couldn't, mustn't, may) hope to catch a big fish (with, by, on) a small rod like this.

13. We should try to help reduce (a, the, -) air pollution (by, with, at) using public transport or bicycles instead of private cars.

14. Recycled glass can (mix) with asphalt or cement and used to make new roads.

15. What you (do)? - I'm writing to apply (to, for, at) the job (advertised, advertising) in this week's newspaper.

16. I'm sorry (for, at, about) your recent misfortune. Please let me know if there is (anything, something, some) I can do to help.

17. Meat is ... important food because it is ... major source of protein, B vitamins and ... essential minerals, (a, the, —, an )

18. Both tea and coffee (can, must, should) interrupt sleep and relaxation if they (drink) at night.

19. I hope that the music festival (attend) by many people, fireworks (set) off by the party organizers if the weather doesn't spoil everything.

20. I can't find the necessary flat. If the flats clearly (num ber), it (be) less difficult to find anyone.

Test 73

1. Red, white and blue flags (hung) by the people and banners (raise) all over the town as everyone is waiting anxiously for the big parade which (take) place on the 4th of July every year.

2. (On, in, at) the day of the event the sound of drums (can, must, may) be heard as the marching band comes along first, followed by the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

3. The clothes warn by (a, the, -) people today (be) very different to (that, those, this) worn at the beginning of the century.

4. Trousers regularly (wear) by (woman, women) nowadays, whereas then it would have been quite (shocking, shocked).

5. Traffic accidents often (cause) by dangerous driving or poor visibility.

6. Ann told me she (work) hard in the lab for five hours the previous day.

7. Dealing with (a, the, -) environmental problems after they (become) serious is not very practical.

8. The policeman threatened to arrest the driver if he (not, answer) his questions,

9. Smog (damage) the ancient monument which now (need) to be restored.

10. Although they never (play) baseball before they had (an, the, a, -) enjoyable game.

11. Traffic accidents could (avoid) by driving at lower speed and more (careful, carefully) and by raising public awareness of the danger of drinking and driving.

12. Cindy said she (be) in a hurry. Nobody knew she (leave) in 10 minutes.

13. Robert said that he (not, have to) water the plants then because it (rain) the whole week.

14. Look! Mr. Thomas looks very smart today. He (wear) a new jacket which (suit) him very well.

15. The process of evolution (be) very hard for some creatures. (Along, among, between) with many other species, dinosaurs were unable to adopt to the changing environment and, as a result, (die) out.

16. When there are fewer than a hundred of species left, they (consider) to be almost extinct.

17. We (try) to increase people's awareness (of, in, at) environmental problems.

18. I want to warn you that if you (not, have) locks on your windows, the burglar will break in when you (be) away next time.

19. Humans are, of course, the biggest threat to many creatures and now that their secret places (discover), they have nowhere left to go.

20. All the telephonists speak English. If they (not, know) English, they (not, understand) half of the callers.

Test 74

1. I'd like to see (much, the most, more) languages included in the school curriculum.

2. I think it is important for everyone to be able to speak (other, another, the other) language apart from their native one especially in today's world where (communi cation, conversation) between countries is necessary.

3. Some people claim that owning a home is far (practical) than renting one, but there are some negative points to consider.

4. Exercising (keep) you fit and healthy; furthermore it helps you feel (young) than you (be).

5. These days going to the gym (become) a daily part of (a, the, —) life, but although it (may, should, will be unable to) keep you fit, it can also be dangerous.

6. Airport workers (be) (on, at, for) strike for weeks now; nevertheless few flights (cancel).

7. Recycled car headlights, which (make) of plastic can be used to make windows which are (difficult) to break than normal glass ones.

8. In the past physical torture (use) to make prisoners tell . (a, the, -) truth.

9. In future solar energy (use) instead of petrol; therefore transport (become) more environmentally friendly.

10. The (old) she gets the (experienced) she becomes.

11. My mother earns (little) money than father, but I earn (little) of all, though my manager promised that I (have) some prospects for promotion soon.

12. Students (not, need) to rely on the teacher so much when they are working on a computer.

13. I hoped my friend (become) (a, the, -) writer when he (graduate) from University.

14. Everybody knows he is very good (at, in, on) inventing stories.

15. In today's world (a, the, -) children need all the skills they (can, have to, may) get in order to find (a, the, -) successful career in their future life.

16. Firstly, you should know that we (meet) at 6 a.m. at the railway station.

17. The train has broken, so we (wait) on the platform for one hour already.

18. Their flat (burgle) before they returned from their trip to (a, the, -) Mediterranean Sea. Everything (take).

19. Harry (apply) for several posts and still (wait) for the reply.

20.1 haven't got any house. If I (have) a house I couldn't use, I (sell) it at once.

Test 75

1. I don't recall having seen you before. Are you sure we (meet)?

2. Sally earns a lot of money; her new job is much (good) paid than the old one.

3. We went to (a, the, -) Gladiator to see a new film because we (read) very good reviews. Next Saturday we (go) to Hyde Park, if it (not, rain).

4. I watched a documentary on TV last night. It was all about the problems (threatening, threatened) the environment. I (shock) to find out how little I (know) about globe warming or acid rains.

5. Nature delicately (balance) and the extinction of one species (may, must, should) have a serious effect on (other, others, the others).

6. It is the fault of mankind that so many species (endanger), so it's our responsibility to protect those while we still can.

7. (Famous) sporting event in the world, the Olympic Games, began in Greece in 776 BC.

8. Medieval sports were not as organized as events in ancient times: at fairs or festivals men (would, were used to) lift heavy stones and women (would, be used to) run races.

9. I'm sure he is not aware (at, in, of) the harm he (do) for us.

10. The old lady (could, was able to, must) identify the robber who (attack) her the previous day.

11. I'm sure that in this time of technology advances, we (find) already some way to solve the world's ecological problems.

12. Many people feel (happy) when they are with friends than when they are on their own.

13. Certain sports teams (support) by fans all over the world and individual athletes (see) as celebrities.

14. During the 18th and 19th centuries national organiza tions were formed which made sure that the rules (foi low) and arranged regular sport competitions.

15. When I was a child, I (used to, was used to) love my dad's stories about Africa. He (work) there for many years before I was born.

16. This dish (make) (from, at, on) a recipe given to me by my grandfather who was (a, an, the, -) excellent cook.

17. My idea of an ideal holiday (change) a lot in the past few years. Nowadays, I'd much rather go away in spring when (most, most of, more) places (not, fill) with tourists.

18.1 have just spoken to three women, (neither, none, either) of (whom, who, them) speaks Spanish.

19. We (invite) some friends for dinner tonight. Would you like to join (to, at, in, -) us?

20. She has been waiting for him for ten years already. If she (not, love) him, she (not, wait) so long.

Test 76

1. If children learn ...foreign language in ... school they will be able to spend pleasant holidays abroad communicating with the local people, (a, the, -)

2. Travelling abroad (become) now much (easy) and (cheap) than ever before.

3. Learning foreign languages ... be confusing for a child, as children ... find it difficult to learn new words and to keep the foreign language separate from their own. (may, could, should, can)

4. We must stop the hunting of wild animals and (a, the, -) destruction of forests before it is too (late, lately).

5.1 hope that one day everyone (be) part of the world movement to save the Earth.

6. Sports (change) a lot over the years, but they still provide entertainment (for, to, at) many people.

7. I'll never forget the impression New York made on me the first time I (see) it. Of course I knew much about the famous city from the cinema and the book I (read).

8. I understand that it is (easy) said than done, but you must try to include regular exercises in your daily routines as (a, the, -) form of protection against heart attacks.

9. (Shall, will, should) we go and watch the carnival procession, where the local people usually (dress) in their traditional clothes?

10. I believed he (involved) in that scandal, though he has never told me (anything, something, everything) about it since then.

11. I (wait) for the number 6 when I noticed an old man started to cross the road in front of the bus.

12. There was a terrible noise, but luckily, no one (injure). Two cars seriously (damage).

13. A pan of oil which (leave) unattended on the cooker yesterday could start a fire. For this reason, you (can, should, may) never leave one unattended while you (cook).

14. Speeding (cause) car accidents, that's why people should not drive too fast and they should always (wear) seat-belts.

15. Last week two tourists were miraculously saved from almost certain death by friendly dolphin while they (swim) in the sea near (a, the, -) Australian city of

Darwin.

16. Chocolate contains mild stimulants which (help) us concentrate and make us feel well.

17. Nowadays, with all the problems in the world, we should enjoy ourselves (some, any, many) way we can, but always within reason.

18. Fish (be) a big part of my diet as it is very healthy and high in protein. Now I eat (many) apples, grapes and pears than before and (little) red meet, cheese and butter.

19. (At, in) the beginning of the century men's clothes (be) similar to the formal suits worn today, but casual clothing such as jeans or sweat-shirts (not, know) then.

20. The only thing I haven't got is a balcony. If I (have) a balcony, I (grow) plants in pots.

Test 77

1. (A, the, -) lit cigarette thrown (out of, from, off) a car (can, may, is to) start a fire in a forest.

2. The police stated that the robbers probably (enter) the bank shortly after midnight.

3. The police investigation showed the robbers were professionals as they (manage) not only to switch off the alarm system, but the security cameras (to, as well, either).

4. Chocolate not only tastes (delicious/deliriously), it is also rich (in, at, with) iron, magnesium and potassium.

5. Melinda told us she (have) a birthday party at her house the following day. She said that she (wait) for us at 6 p.m.

6. Bill said he couldn't believe what (happen) the day before.

7. Mrs Jacobs told me her daughter (revise) for her exams all day. By the end of this week she (pass) all her exams.

8. The coach threatened that he (drop) Bob from the team if he (miss) training again.

9. A pop concert was held in our city not long ago to raise money for (a, the, —) poor.

10. No one in our class is as (good) at languages as my friend. If he (not, enter) the Linguistic University it will be one of (great) disappointments in his life.

11. (Which, what) would you rather be - a lawyer or a customs officer? - I (not, decide) yet.

12.1 (am used to, used to) living in the country. I think it's less expensive and much (comfortable) than to live in big cities.

13. When the satellite (launch) next time, scientists (can, be able to, have to, may) investigate the rings around (a, the, -) Saturn in more detail than ever before.

14. Despite yesterday's snowfalls, we (could, be. able to, must, might) drive home (little) than an hour.

15. Road accidents have become very common nowadays. They usually (cause) by people who drive dangerously.

16. Grandmother said that she felt very dizzy because she (forget) to take her medication that morning.

17. Soho used to be considered one of (dirty) and (dangerous) places in London, but it was cleaned up in the early 1980s. Since then it (become) a meeting place.

18. Down by the river, the old warehouses (transform) into galleries, shops and clubs; the pubs also (restore) to their original Victorian beauty.

19. Where is exactly Soho? - Between Oxford Street and (a, the, -) Charing Cross Road. Today it is one of the most bohemian (area, areas) in London as great changes (take) place here of late.

20. - What would you do if you (see) a tiger walking across Hyde Park?

- I (climb) a tree.

- That's (not, be) any use. The tiger (climb) after you.

Test 78

1. No sooner Mr Smith (leave) the office (than, then, that) the telephone rang. There wasn't (somebody, anybody, nobody) there to answer the call.

2. In 1959 Don Jose, (a, the, -) wealthy Cuban landowner, emigrated to Mexico, where the agricultural reform (begin) a few months earlier.

3. Don Jose (make) his fortune in growing sugar cane, and he brought his experience to his new home in the United States where he moved again in 1965.

4. The population (grow) from 35 million in 1950 (to, at, by) 42 million today.

John (play) football for ten years already. He (play) for the national team in 20 matches. i. Do you like these oranges? They are (delicious) oranges I ever (eat).

We (own) the car for 6 months before we discovered it (steal).

i Crime (rise) to such an extend that it (become) (a, the, -) serious political issue.

(How, what) is your cat called? - Tom. It's the most beautiful pet I ever (have).

10. When the new road (build), I will be able to drive to work in under half an hour. Now I (can, have to, may) spend much more time.

11. For centuries the most inquisitive minds (try) to discover (a, the, -) secrets of (a, the, -) nature.

12. One (can, may, must) see a drop in morals because of (a, the, -) loss of hope that anything can (change) in life for the (good).

13. (A, the, —) history of our land (know) glorious and tragic days in the past, but only recently the Belarusian people (give) a chance to learn some facts of their history and historical fugures.

14. (A/an, the, -) ancient scholars (accuse) of being commanded by the Devil for their incredible power of (know ledge, knowledges).

15. As a rule (some, any) totalitarian regime (spoil) the minds and hearts of people (from, since, off) brave and freedomloving to cautious and obedient and (many, much, few) people begin to feel helpless and hopeless.

16.1 expected about ten guests, but there were much (many, more, the most) people there. It appeared that all of (they, them, their) (invite) by my father.

17. (The, a, —) tendency to make new products available to and affordable for everybody is one obvious reason why average Americans usually (support) American business.

18. By 1850, the (America, Americans) already (establish) state-supported colleges and universities in many states.

19. The tourists arrived (at, to, in) the hotel and (show) (at, in, to) their rooms.

20. What time of the year do you think it is in this picture? Summer? - No, it must be winter. If it (be) summer the people (not, sit) round that big fire.

Test 79

1. My mother said that if I (take) a warm bath just before I (go) to bed, I (feel) much better soon.

2. The experiment (carry) out by a group of scientists some years ago, but its results (not, announce) yet.

3. We (translate) the article for two hours already and (not, finish) it yet. We (continue) translating it tomorrow.

4. He (be) in (-, a, the) prison for two years already. During this time he (become) interested in politics.

5. If someone (ring) while I (be) out, could you say that I (come) back by 5 p.m.?

6. A new theatre (build) in our city now. They say it (complete) in three months.

7.1 just (meet) two strangers on my way to work. One of them (greet) me, but (another, the other, other) (not, do) it.

8. She (not, leave) Moscow since she (return) from abroad last year.

9. My grandmother (come) to see us next week. I'm sure she (bring) (a, the, -) nice present for my birthday.

10. I'm certain he won't say (a, the, -) word about (a/an, the, -) incident. But if he (do), I'll deny (some, any, every) knowledge of it.

11. If you don't mind the report (discuss) after we (have) coffee during the brake.

12. Ask Alice if she (take) part in the discussion next Saturday. If she (do), we (wait) for her in the reading-hall at 2 o'clock.

; 13. She (study) German for a year, but she can't speak it yet. She (think) that German is (difficult) than English.

14. He didn't earn (much, many, little) money and (live) in(a, the, -) small house somewhere on the (outskirt, outskirts).

15. You'll feel (better, the best, best) after you (take) this medicine.

16. My parents asked me when my guests (come) the next day and if I (be) going to cook the Sunday dinner.

17. (A/an, the, -) most of the (a/an, the, -) stories that (a/an, the, -) people tell about (a/an, the, -) Irish aren't true.

18. I took a quick look at the picture and (be) quite certain I (see) (a/an, the, —) woman before.

19. They (drive) in (a/an, the, -) car (of, since, for) a few hours before they came (at, to, before) the crossroads.

20. If I (be) you, I (ask) a lawyer for some advice.

Test 80

1. (The, a, -) tea, which (grow) in India and China, (be) the national drink (of, off, at) Britain.

2. Mrs Green (wait) for the doctor for half an hour. When he (examine) the boy, he said, "(The, a, -) child must stay in (a, the, -) bed (as, just, until) he (get) (good)".

3. Hijackers (still, hold) twenty passengers in a plane at (a, the, -) Manchester Airport.

4. The hostages (sit) in the plane without (a, the, -) food or water for two days already.

5. As you (can, must, may) see from the letter, I (change) my address and live in the suburbs now.

6. Living in the country is (expensive) than in (a, the, -) big city nowadays.

7.1 decided to change from la, the, -) central London to the suburbs because it (become) so expensive to live there.

8. Members of (the, a, -) British Parliament (pay) salaries since 1911.

9. (The, a, —) hereditary principle still operates in Great Britain and the Crown (pass) on to the sovereign's (older, elder, eldest) son.

10. If (many, a few, few, any) news comes in while I (be) away, let me know.

11. Henri Nestle, who was Swiss, (develop) the process of making (a, the, —) milk chocolate.

12. This week the police (arrest) a couple in (the, —, a) Switzerland, where they (try) to sell chocolate secrets.

13. I think that people (be, only) (interested, interesting) in news which (happen) near them or which (affect) them (economical/economically).

14. The word chocolate, which (come) from (the, a, -) Aztec language, is (a, the, —) only Aztec word in (the, a, -) English.

15. (The, -, an) Incas (discover) popcorn. They (live) in (-, the, a) South America in (a, the, -) fifteenth century.

16. People who live in (the, a, -) Netherlands (call) (the, a, -)

Dutch.

17. The policeman asked me if the car (park, parking, parked) near the office (belong) to me.

18. I'm staying there until he (return) from his holidays. Then I (go) (on, in, at) holiday to Scotland.

19. Remember that even if you (have) the right qualifica tion, you (may, could, should) have to fill in lots of application forms before you (ask) to attend an interview.

20. You are working slowly. - If I (have) a calculator, I (car, • work this out a lot quicker.

Test 81

1. Fishing always (be) an important industry, especially in the east of England.

2. There (be) (little, much, few, a few) heavy industry in London, but there is a wide range of light industry in Greater London.

3. (A, the, -) Welsh literature is one of (old) in Europe.

4. The UK (inhabit) by the English, the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish who constitute (a, the, -) British nation.

5. Welshmen living in England often (call) by the nickname 'Taffy'.

6. Great Britain (not, have) a written constitution, so there are (not, no, none) constitutional provisions for education.

7. Schools in England (support) from public funds paid (to, for, at) the local educational authorities.

8. One (can, must, can't) hardly say that high quality secondary education (provide) for all in Britain.

9. Many people tend to talk too (much, many, a lot of), some are in the habit of talking to (them, themselves, himself).

10. Oxford and Cambridge often (call) collectively Oxbridge, and they (consider) the intellectual centres in Europe.

11. The North of Ireland is still part of (a, the, -) UK, while the Republic of Ireland, in the south, (be) an independent state since 1921.

12. The Republic of Ireland (have) three and a half million inhabitants and two official languages, English and Gaelic (speak) in the country.

13. It is well-known that twins are (close) to each other than most brothers and sisters - after all, they probably spend far (much) time with each (other, another, the other).

14. Before the Revolution 1776 the Americans already (open) nine colleges in the colonies, most of them (late, later, lately) became universities.

15. By 1850 the Americans already (establish) state-supported colleges and universities in many states.

16. In so-called "Golden Age", all decisions (make) by citizens collectively; even military leaders (elect) and crimes (try) by juries of between 101 and 1001 citizens.

17. (A, the, -) Nile is (long) river in the world at 6,741 kilo-' metres'- slightly (long) than (a, the, -) Amazon, which is

(a, the, -) second (long) river at 6,440 kilometres.

18. Being attractive is like being rich - it (can, must, might) ' help you find happiness, but it (not, make) always you

happy.

19. He (not, pass) his English exam yet, but he (prepare) for it now.

20. It's a pity I have no typewriter. If I (have) a typewriter, I (type) myself.

Test 82

1. Alex (play) chess for five years before he (take part) in the chess tournament for the first time in his life and won the prize.

2. Dogs that (train) to lead (the, a, -) blind (must, can, may, should) be loyal, intelligent and calm.

3. Jim (used to, would) drink tea in the morning, but now he (prefer) coffee.

4. My younger brother is still a teenager. He always (get) into trouble. It (irritate) me greatly.

5. Could you fill (on, in, out) this form, please and sign it (in, under, at) the bottom?

6. If I (not, know) what the word (mean), I usually look it (out, over, up) in the dictionary.

7. The prominent people of England (bury) in (Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, the Tower of London) for centuries.

8. The film was (a, the, -) success (as, so, though) the cast (select) very carefully.

9. (not, come) into the room, ... ? The floor (paint).

10. What the matter (to, with, of) you? You look so (nervous/nervously). You (must, can, should) have received some bad news.

11. (A, the, -) music is (the, a, -) universal language of (-, a. the) world.

12.1 am sorry, but I (not, have) (any, some, no) time to prepare for my lesson today. I (do) everything by the next lesson.

13. Some people think that Russian is much (difficult) than (the, a, -) English language.

14. There was a nasty accident at this crossroads. A bus overturned and (a few, few, a lot) passengers (injure) badly.

15. I think that people (should, are to, must) always (tell, speak, say) the truth.

16. How the legislative branch of power (call) in the UK? -(Congress, Parliament, the Government).

17. Let's discuss this problem now, ... ? - Sorry, but I (must, can, may) leave now.

18. I was hungry and tired, but (the, a, -) dinner smelt so (good, well, nicely) that I (couldn't, mustn't, shouldn't) refuse my friend's invitation to dine with him.

19. Let me know if you (hear) any (far) information, ...? (Any, some, a few) news (be) useful for us in this situation now.

20.1 don't know his address. If I (know) his address, I (give) it to you.

Test 83

1. I'll be grateful (to, with; on) him if he (come) in the evening to fix my TV-set.

2. Will you (make, do) me a favour and open (a/an, the, -) window to let in (a/an, the, —) fresh air.

3. The teacher said that even if I (make, do) any mistakes, I (not, give) a chance to correct them.

4. Some people spend a lot of money (for, on, with) clothes, but my clothes (are, is) not very expensive as I (not, earn) (much, many).

5.1 don't have my car today because it (repair). It (be) ready in two days.

6. Some years ago we (work) for (a/an, the, -) big company in London. (A/an, the, -) company (employ) over 3,000 people at that time.

7. You (mustn't, needn't, ought not) drive so fast, there is a special limit here. If there (be) a policeman, he (may, will be able, ought) fine you.

8. Would you please, give (he, him, his) this note the moment he (arrive)?

9. She was only 25, but she (teach) at the University for three years already.

10. I don't think the weather (change) for the {good). But if it {do), we (go) {on, to, for) an excursion tomorrow.

11. By the time Helen returned from holiday her husband {finish) decorating the flat.

12. When I entered the room, the table already {lay) and the flowers (put) into the vase.

13. If there were {much, more, few) {woman/women) in politics, (a/an, the, -) world would be (less, fewer, more) peaceful and (good).

14. We arrived (at, in, for, to) the station exactly at 2 o'clock and the train left (on, in, at) time.

15. You (cannot, need not, should not) ask a woman her age. It's not polite. She (must, may, should) get offended.

16. I want to know if the prices (rise) again (by, on, in) the beginning of a new year.

17. I'm waiting when there (be) a fall in house price, but I (not, notice) it yet.

18.1 wonder if I (be able) to read newspapers when I (learn) a thousand English words.

19. Ask your brother if he (go) (to, in, at) the concert tomorrow and when he (return) home.

20. More tourists (come) to this country if it (have) a better climate.

Test 84

1. Our firm (inform) today that the negotiations with the representatives of one of the foreign companies working in our city (take place) in a week.

2.1 asked my aunt if she (be able) to get tickets (to, at, in) the Bolshoi Theatre when we (arrive) in Moscow next

time. 3. None of them knew when the results (announce). They

(wait) for it. 4.1 wonder if (somebody, anybody) (come) to the station to

meet us.

5. She asked the clerk at the enquiry-office if she (have) to change when she (go) by train and if the train (arrive)

(on, in, at) time.

6. The Vatican City is (small) country in (a, the, -) world with an area (of, in, at) only 0,44 square kilometres, and a population of about 1,000.

7. The world's (old) city is Jericho, in (the, a, -) Middle East, which (date) back to about 8 000 B.C. It (destroy) many times in its history, one such story (describe) in the Bible, but it always (rebuild).

8. Before the Revolution 1776 the Americans already (open) nine colleges, most of them later (become) universities.

9. By 1850 a system of free public schools (open) to all and (pay) for by public taxes in (a, the, -) United States. By (the, a, -) same year the Americans already (establish) state-supported colleges and universities in many states.

10. It is well-known that (the, -, a) twins are (close) to each other than most brothers and sisters - after all, they probably spend (more, less, little) time with each other.

11. My sister (be ill) for two weeks already. She (catch) a cold when she (go) (on, to, at) business, and nobody (know) when she (recover).

12. There is no bus; we (can, must, have) to go (on, by, with) (foot, feet) not to be late (for, at, on) the first lesson.

13. If it rains (fewer, least, less) next summer, (much, more, little) tourists (come) to the seaside on holiday and they (leave) more money here.

14. The examination papers (check) at the moment. They (check) by 2 o'clock. You (must, may, had to) wait if you want.

15. My father said that he (want) to go on holiday to the lake district and he already (buy) a new rod for fishing.

16. This is the first time that his paintings (exhibit) by the gallery.

17.1 had a headache so I (take) (few, many, little) interest in the conversation.

18. We (must, can, may) send a telegram to congratulate them (for, with, on) their wedding which (take) place in

a week.

19 We were rather worried, as we (sit) and waiting for Tom for an hour already, but he (not come). It was difficult to

believe he (lose) his way. 20 I don't like my job. If I (have) a million pounds, I (give)

Test 85

1. (A/an, the, -) sooner you leave this country, the sooner you will get to (a/an, the, -) Japan and find (a/an, the, -) job there. - (Easy) said than done.

2. If you put on this funny hat, you (laugh) at. You'd better take it (of, off, on).

3. In (more, much, most) English hotels breakfast (include) in (a/an, the, —) price of the room.

4. I was sure that my train (leave) at 2 o'clock and was disappointed when I arrived and (learn) that it just (leave).

5. (A/an, the, -) Browns bought (a/an, the, -) new car after they (sell) (a/an, the, -) old one.

6.1 hope you'll have (a/an, the, -) good time and (a/an, the, —) fine weather. - I wish you (a/an, the, -) same.

7. We shall wait for (their, there, them) (at, in, for) Bill's (until, for, since) they (call).

8.1 know she (send) two letters this month, but we (receive)(neither, either, any) of them.

9. Do (a/an, the, -) people have to pay (many, a lot of, much) when (a/an, the, -) policeman (stop) them?

10. Let's wait here until it (stop) raining. It's foolish to go out (to, for, at) a walk (in, under, through) this cold rain.

11. (In, at, on) the beginning of the 20th century there was (a/an, the, -) big farm (near, nearly) Los Angeles in California called the Hollywood Ranch.

12. (Few, a few, a little) years later Hollywood was one of the (famous) places in (a/an, the, —) world and every family (know) the names of its film stars.

13. (A/an, the, -) reason why people went to Hollywood to (make, do) films was (a/an, the, -) sun, as there (is, are, was) 350 days of sun every year there.

14. As all the films (made) by sunlight at that time, the West Coast was a much (good) place to work, besides there were mountains and sea and desert not far from Hollywood. The actors (not, have to) travel far to make any sort of films.

15. In a week (a/an, the, -) government (announce) (a/an, the, —) new program to help (a/an, the, -) unemployed.

16. Our library (receive) already a lot of new books. By the end of next week they (register) and then we (can, must, will be able to) borrow them for reading.

17. The boy (try) already to fix this shelf several times without (some, any, little) results. I think he may succeed only if he (show) how to do it.

18. You (ought, must, can) to trust your daughter more. You (need, should, may) not treat her like (a/an, the, -) child.

19. Susan already (translate) the article when her boss (phone) her and asked if the translation (finish).

20. He doesn't know anything. If only anybody (tell) him everything, he not (come) here tomorrow.

Test 86

1. My brother has got (a lot, a lot of, much) stamps in his collection but I have (few, little, a little) in (my, mine, our).

2. The article (publish) in tomorrow's newspaper. I'll bring you the paper if I (be able) to buy it.

3. The accident looked (serious, seriously), but fortunately (somebody, nobody, anybody) (injure).

4. Where did you buy (this, these, that) trousers? - I bought (it, them, that) in the (near) department store some days ago. They still (sell) (they, them, it). I just (be) there.

5. Oh, Kate! I'm glad to see you. I (not, see) you for ages. You look (nice, nicely) and (happy, happily) today. - I feel much (good) than yesterday. I (work) hard this term and by the end of next week I (pass) all my exams, then I (go) on holiday.

6. I asked my teacher if we (be able) to read (a/an, the, -) English books in (a/an, the, -) original soon.

7. I hope you (inform) us when the documents (sing) (with, by) the boss.

8. The secretary (know) when the president (take) the final decision (at, by, on) this issue?

9. I want to know if the latest model of refrigerators you are going to produce (be) of higher quality (than, then) the previous one.

10. He asked the manager if they (settle) the price problem (by, in, through) the end of next month.

11. She didn't even ask me if I (help) her to do (these, this) translation, and I didn't know when I (have) spare time to do it.

12. The girl asked her mother when she (buy) her (the other, another) parrot, as their old one (fly) away.

13. The manager asked (a/an, the, -) secretary if she (be able to) arrange everything herself for the reception of the foreign delegation.

14. My friend wanted to know if I (buy) a flat in a new district or in (a/an, the, -) centre of the city. But as I (not, save up) for any of them yet, I told him (something, nothing, few) about my plans.

15. The guide asked the tourists if they (want) to see the sights of (a/an, the, —) Tower when they (arrive) (to, in, at) London.

16. (The, a, -) North of Ireland (be) still part of (a, the, -) UK, while (the, a, -) Republic of Ireland, in the south, (be) an independent state since 1921.

17. The Republic of Ireland (have) three and a half million inhabitants and two official languages, (the, a, -) English and Gaelic (use) in the country.

18. I (can't, mustn't, may not) believe I (be) in London for two months now. Time (pass) far to quickly. So much (happen) since I last (write) to you.

19. She (go) to the evening party when suddenly she (realize) that somebody (steal) her purse.

20. What dry weather! If we (have) more rain, our crop (grow) faster.

Test 87

1. The woman's (foot, feet) hurt. She (walk) all morning, but she (not, reach) her destination yet.

2. The Toylors (buy) a sailing boat and (spend) their holiday in the lake district. They (leave) tomorrow.

3. The police finally (arrest) Mark Duncan. He (try) to leave the country when he (catch).

4. Why she (wrap) her hair in a towel? - She just (wash) (it, them) as she (go) to the concert tonight.

5. My flat (break) into this week. Nobody (know) who (do) it.

6. The new hospital (open) by (a, the, -) Queen (on, at, in) May 15th. Everything (prepare) for this great occasion

now.

7. (A, the, -) "Mona Lisa" (paint) by Leonardo da Vinci.

8. If I (find) your passport, I (telephone) you at once.

9. Scenes of violence on (a, the, -) television (can, must, may) have a negative effect on children.

10. (A, the, -) people often ignore the fact that air pollution (can, might, must) cause so many health problems.

11. You (can, must, may) be very careful not to break (this, these, that) glasses.

12. (A, the, -) invention of personal computers was one of (great) achievements of 20th century.

13. One of (famous) buildings in the world is (a, the, -) White House, (which, what, that) is the official home of the US President.

14. ... car is ... means of transport. ... cars are ... means of transport, (a, the, -)

15. ... scientists do a lot of research in order to find ... cures for various diseases, (a, the, -)

16. Many people were worried (about, in, at) the reports they (see) on television.

17. Having a barbecue is a great way to socialize (to, with, about) our new neighbours.

18. Why you (buy) so (many, much, few) wool? - I'm going to knit (a, the, -) jumper.

19. Someone is calling my name, ... ?

20. They live far from us. If they (live) on a bus route, I (go) and see them more often.

Test 88

1. Bill (present) a dog when he (be) twelve years old. He (have) the dog for four years already. I wonder how old (is Bill, Bill is)?

2. The time (decide). They (move) into their new house next week.

3.1 wonder where (Jane is, is Jane)? - She (give) (-, a, the) baby a bath (at, in, for) the moment.

4. Why is Tom so busy? - He (look for) a new job these days. He (find) anything? - Not yet.

5. "You constantly (interrupt) me when I (talk). Stop doing it or I (punish) you", my mother (used to, was used to) say but never (do) it.

6 (A, the, -) new law on smoking (pass) by the government recently.

7. These pancakes (make) by Grandma today. They usually (make) (of, with, by) eggs, flour and milk.

8. He (reach) a lot in his life. Not long ago he (present) (with, by, of) a medal.

9. Jane (told, said) me that she (move) to Cornwall (the, a, -) following year.

10. They spent all their money on computer games, so they (must, had to, could) walk all the way back home.

11. When Jane had measles, she (have to, must, could) stay at home for two weeks.

12. (The, a, -) old in the village are upset about the new road.

13. They (change) the building to make (easy) for (a, the, -) disabled to get around.

14. Ann's mother gave her a (gold, golden) ring (for, to, on) her birthday.

15. A lot of money (be) spent on ... equipment every year, but ... information collected is invaluable, (a, the, -)

16. ... gold is more expensive than ... silver, (a, the, -)

17. Someone broke (in, into, to) our house and (steal) our video camera.

18. Would you like (some, any, many) lemonade?

19.1 found (some, any, a few) money (in, on, at) the street the other day.

20. They sell so much alcohol nowadays. If they (ban) the sale of alcohol at football matches, there (may) be less violence.

Test 89

1. More and more species (become) extinct nowadays. Nothing serious (undertake) yet to stop this process.

2. Yesterday I (took, made) twenty pictures, but today ~ only fifteen. I may intensify my work, if we (go) for a

walk.

3. Dan (can't, mustn't, may not) speak to you now. He (do)it in a few minutes, when he (be) free.

4. The police discovered vital evidence which (lead) to (-. a the) arrest of the thief.

5. We (see) a terrible fire yesterday. - What the fire (cause) (by, with, of)1

6. Something (happen). An hour ago he (see) running doll the stairs.

7. The Academy Awards Presentation first (organize) in 19259 and since then it (hold) every year.

8. Mathematics (be) my favourite subject at school, but I think physics (be) (interesting) subject.

9. I've had (few, a few, much) problems, but I'm going to keep on trying until I (succeed).

10. You (mustn't, can't, may not) hold up secrets if there's something I (can, ought, must) to know.

11. Making a cake (not, require) much intelligence. All you (cart, have to, must) do is follow the instruction in the book.

12. The weather is fine and we (lie) on the (gold, golden) sand since morning.

13.1 just (come) from the supermarket and I (try) on a (silk, silky) blouse, I (buy) there.

14. ... jury is ready to give ... verdict. ... jury are staying at ... park Hotel, (a, the, -)

15. What did you see on your tour to ... London? -Buckingham Palace and ...Houses of Parliament, ... Tate Gallery and ... Tower of London, ... Hyde Park, ... Westminster Abbey, ... British Museum and other sights, (a, the, -)

16. (A, the, -) French are very friendly people, aren't they?

17. If you have a fever, there is definitely something wrong (with, to, about) you.

18. Marco Polo made a journey (though, along, into) Africa and wrote a book describing what he (pioneer).

19. She gave me (some, any, many) advice, which helped me make the right decision.

20.1 don't know French. If I (know) the language, I (can) tell you what it means.

Test 90

1. Let's sit and watch the sun go (down, up, away) from your balcony, ... we?

2. By the end of June, I (work) here for six mouths. I (get) some experience already and I like it here.

3. He always (offer) his assistance when he (see) someone in trouble.

4. He is completely ignorant (for, about, of) British history, but he (try) to read as much as possible about the country.

5. You (finish) your homework yet? - No, but it (finish) by eight o'clock.

6. Who (water) your plants when you (be) away? - They (water) by my neighbour.

7. What (a, the, -) lovely dress you (wear) today! - Yes. It (buy) for me by my husband lately.

8. Where is your car? - At the garage. It (repair). They (do) it by the end of the week.

9. The teacher told the pupils that (the, a, -) water (freeze) at 0 °C.

10. Joan (can't, mustn't, shouldn't) go on holiday this year, but she (intend) to save up so that she can manage travelling around (a, the, -) Europe next summer.

11. You (should, can, may) wear a life jacket when you go canoeing.

12. The tourists (walk) up the (stone, stony) path leading to the lake.

13. While Vera (tidy) her grandmother's house, she (come) across an old (wooden, wood) chest.

14. The girl found an old doll with (gold, golden) hair wrapped in (silk, silky) paper.

15. Which station are you meeting your friend (at, on, in) ? -(A, the, -) Waterloo Station. It's (a, the, -) big place, but I hope I (find) him (easy, easily).

16. (A, the, -) life will be very different in (a, the, -) future.

17. As soon as he saw what (happen), he switched (of, on, off) the electricity.

18. Let me help you, ...? - It's very kind (of, about, with) you to offer us (you, your, yours) help.

19. We have passed the last exam today. Let's have a party, ...? - It's a good idea.

20. You have never offered me any help. - I (offer) to help if I (think), I'd be any use.

Test 91

1 This restaurant (regard) as one of (good) in our city, though it is much (expensive) than the others.

2.1 just (make) some coffee. Would you like (some, any) I ' No, thanks. I (not, have) coffee at all.

3. The news (announce) at 9 o'clock last night, but nobody (want) to believe (it, them) even now.

4. Now the police (suspect) him of committing a robbery.

5. You (have) to have this report ready? - Well, it must (hand) by Tuesday.

6. Who (make) dinner tonight? - It (make) by Simon. He promised to do it.

7. The voting for the Academy Awards (conduct) secretly and the results (not, reveal) to anyone until the envelope (open) on stage in front of the audience.

8. The news (be) very encouraging, ... it?

9. It's late. You (should, could, might) go home as soon as possible.

10. "If you want to recover, you (must, can, may) follow a healthy diet", the doctor said to the patient.

11. "If you want to be slender, you (can, may, ought to) do sports", my friend said to me.

12. The doll was beautiful and the girl (never, see) it before in this house.

13. The girl sat down on the cold (stone, stony) floor to examine the doll more (careful, carefully).

14. ... life of mayfly is extremely short, (the, a/an, —)

15. All ... people should have ... freedom of speech, (the, a/an, -)

16. ... breakfast is ... most important meal of ... day. (the, a/an, -)

17. I (try) to fix the engine all morning, but finally (could, might, had to) admit my defeat.

18. We were just (at, about, off) leaving the house when Sue called.

19. The driver blamed (his, himself, hers) for the accident.

20. Why don't you have your car serviced regularly? If you (have) your car serviced regularly, you (not, have) so much trouble with it.

Test 92

1. Yesterday I met Mr Brown, who recently (open) a local museum which (show) (-, a, the) history of our town.

2. The reporter asked Mr Brown why he (decide) to open the museum in their town.

3. Taking a computer course (be) beneficial to my future career.

4. (A, -, the) "Titanic" was a British luxury passenger liner which (sink) during its maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1912.

5. A large amount of valuable jewelry (steal) from the shop. (A, the, -) man (arrest) yesterday and (question) by the police at the moment.

6. The police (say) that the robber may (leave) the country already.

7. Although the crime (commit) some days ago, nobody (arrest) yet.

8. If you don't go away, I (send) for the police.

9. Could I stay at my friend's for the week-end? - Yes, of course you (could, can).

10. Where (shall, could, may) I put these flowers? - In this vase.

11. Can I have a piece of that cake? - (Yes, you can./Yes, certainly.)

12. The doll (wear) a real (gold, golden) necklace and, underneath the coat, a (silky, silk) dress.

13. This doll (belong) to Lizzie's grandmother when she was young. The girl (careful, carefully) wrapped the toy up again and placed it gently back in the box.

14. In ... Stone Age people lived in ... caves, (a, the, -)

15. Paul was ... only person who remembered me. (a, the, -)

16. Turn on ... television, please. I like watching ... television in ... evening, (a, the, —)

17.1 (ring) him all morning but he never seems to be (in, at, into).

18. (Nothing, anything) else but a major disaster will get us to realize that we can't go {on, in, with) destroying the rain forests of the world.

19. Would you like (something, anything) to drink? - No, thanks.

20. If a person (know) he had only a month to live, how he (spend) that month?

Test 93

1. (On, in, at) April 14, (-, a, the) "Titanic" (hit) an iceberg in (-, a, the) Atlantic Ocean.

2. The missing jewels (find) by the police already.

3. When Simon (arrive) at the cinema, dozens of people (queue) outside.

4. Where you (be)? I (expect) you an hour ago.

5. Coffee (be) available as grounds or as instant coffee powder and (drink) (by, with, of) one third of the world's ' population.

6. Do you think that electric cars ever (use) by people? - The electric car (already) (invent) by someone, but at the moment they are too expensive for (a, the, -) most people to buy.

7. If electric cars (drive) instead of the cars we use today (a, the, -) air we breath would be cleaner, as they (not, pump) exhaust fumes into (a, the, -) atmosphere.

8. He said he (shall, should, couldn't) meet me at the station and told me to take (the, a, —) taxi.

9. Could you stay a little longer? - I'm sorry, but I (can't, couldn't).

10. Could I borrow your dictionary? - (Yes, you can./Yes, you may).

11. I (was allowed to, could, must) go to John's party last

12. The boys went (deep, deeply) into the forest and (lose) their way.

13. The treasure (bury) (deep, deeply) underground and it is (hard, hardly) possible to find it.

14. We spent ... weekend in ... countryside. ... weather was fine and we had ... good rest there... (a, the, -)

15. Do you like ... flowers? - Certainly. ... rose is my favourite flower. - What is ... first spring flower? - ... snowdrop, (a, the, —)

16. ... dolphin is ... clever creature, isn't it? - Yes. ... dolphins are really ... clever creatures, (a, the, -)

I 17. He was looking forward (to, at, for) his holiday in the Lake District (at, in, of) a few (days', day, day's) time.

18. We have hardly (anything, something, nothing) to eat

19. Who is here? - There (be) no one here at the moment.

20. Why are you painting the walls green? If you (paint) them white, the room (be) much brighter.

Progress Test 94 (69-93)

l. Let's have lunch in half an hour, ... ?

2. It is the first time that she (drive) a car. - I never (drive) a car (either, too).

3. Mr. Grey was (—, a, the) last person to arrive (at, to, for) the party. He (wait) for a taxi for an hour.

4. Soho (be) a cosmopolitan area since the first immigrants, who (be) French Huguenots, (arrive) here in (-, a, the) 1680s.

5. Coffee seeds which also (know) as beans first (roast) and then they (grind) to make coffee.

6. Coffee grounds then (process) in a variety of different ways. Sometimes they (filter) and sometimes they (soak) in water to (make, do) the drink which is popular (by, with, within) so many people.

7. His innocence (prove) in (a, the, -) court and he (set) free.

8. Five hundred thousand pounds (was, were) donated to build a new hospital wing.

9. I found a briefcase (on, in, into) the train. -You (ought to, can, may) take it to the police station as soon as possible.

10. You (would, shall, must) pay the bills today. - I know, I promise. I (not, forget).

11. (May, shall, will) you give me a lift to work tomorrow? -Yes, I (pick)you up at eight o'clock.

12. They (be) married for ten years already. He is (deep, deeply) in love with her.

13. She (not, feel) well lately. She has arrived (late, lately) for the meeting.

14. ... historian is ... person who studies ... history, (a, the, —)

15. We stayed at ... hotel by ... sea. ... room was very comfortable and ... view was fantastic, (a, the, -)

16. I don't believe in ... ghosts. I think that ... supernatural is ... product of ... people's imagination, (a, the, -)

17. Of course, most heating systems come ... and ... automatically nowadays, (by, on, off, of)

18. One should do (one, one's) best at all times.

19. The two bank clerks blamed (themselves, itself, oneself) for the robbery.

20. You are typing so fast. If you (type) more slowly, you (not, make) so many mistakes.

21. Many famous men (live) in Soho as it (have) a reputation for attracting artists, writers, poets and people in (-, a, the) media.

22. (A, the, -) Sheftesbury Avenue (be) the heart of London's theatre land, and there (be) endless clubs, pubs and cafes

23. It is said if you (wait) long enough at (a, the, -) Piccadilly Circus, you (meet) everyone you ever (know).

24. Travelling ab

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