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I. Read the text and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space.
NIGHT VISITOR
She put the key in the keyhole as quietly as she could but she found it (1) ________ as the door was old and rusty. As she
(2) ________ opened the door, it squeaked (3) ________ on its old hinges. ‘I wish they’d oil the thing a bit more (4) ________,’
she muttered to herself (5) ________. She closed the door (6) ________ behind her and then tiptoed (7) ________ across
the room. Unfortunately, this time it was the floorboards that betrayed her as they creaked (8) ________ with every step she
took. It had been so (9) ________ since the old house had been built – it had (10) ________ been two hundred years before
and for all Helen knew they had (11) ________ replaced the original floorboards. Helen’s heart began to beat (12) ________.
It was one o’clock. Helen’s parents must have gone to bed (13) ________. This was most unusual. Rarely (14) ________ to
bed before she got home. No sooner had she put her foot on the first stair (15) ________ she hard a muffled voice call out,
‘Who’s there? Is that you, Helen?’
1. A. hardly B. easy C. hard D. easily
2. A. slowly B. loudly C. careful D. noisy
3. A. lightly B. noisily C. softly D. gently
4. A. frequent B. oftener C. sooner D. frequently
5. A. with angry B. angry C. angrily D. from anger
6. A. shyly B. efficiently C. carefully D. fast
7. A. softly B. gentle C. finely D. shortly
8. A. aloud B. lout C. loudly D. allowed
9. A. along B. long time C. long D. a long time
10. A. probably B. certainly C. definitely D. may not
11. A. rarely B. scarcely C. never D. occasionally
12. A. fastly B. more faster C. more fast D. faster
13. A. early B. more earlier C. the earliest D. more early
14. A. they went B. they did go C. they have gone D. did they go
15. A. then B. than C. that D. there
II. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences.
1. They _________ their house last year when the prices were quite low.
A. took B. invested C. purchased D. shopped
2. All children need to have a _________ home life.
A. stable B. firm C. well-built D. set
3. Many countries’ _________ have changed over the years, often due to wars.
A. lines B. ends C. borders D. margins
4. Their financial problems put a great _________ on their relationship.
A. pain B. injury C. struggle D. strain
5. It was a very _________ wedding; the bride wore white and the couple got married in a church.
A. traditional B. historical C. unvaried D. old
6. Len’s parents _________ him to study medicine at university, but he chose history.
A. hastened B. drove C. recommended D. urged
7. Keene University was _________ in 1824.
A. set B. established C. based D. made
8. Some governments try to _________ people’s freedom.
A. cheapen B. limit C. end D. set
9. The professor gave _________ on eastern mythology.
A. an instruction B. a sermon C. a discussion D. a lecture
10. I _________ two hours watching TV last night, when I should have been studying for my exam.
A. spoiled B. damaged C. drained D. wasted
11. The police _________ to put him in jail if he didn’t tell them the name of the murderer.
A. pressured B. cautioned C. threatened D. abused
12. She works for Amnesty International, _________ which promotes and supports human rights.
A. membership B. an organization C. a conference D. a community
13. There was a feeling of great _________ in the air before the concert began.
A. excitement B. warmth C. movement D. motivation
14. It was a long film, but it was so interesting that it _________ our attention the whole time.
A. saved B. controlled C. held D. secured
15. He’s a very _________ boy who loves to play sports.
A. energetic B. determined C. fresh D. exciting
16. I will _________ help you with the project!
A. pleasantly B. brightly C. gladly D. delightfully
17. I called the bank to _________ about my account.
A. search B. question C. inquire D. investigate
18. One of the reasons she did so well in school was that she was _________ during every lesson and listened to
everything the teachers said.
A. attentive B. watchful C. wakeful D. cautious
19. Even though he is a very _________ man, he has chosen to lead a simple lifestyle.
A. substantial B. comfortable C. wealthy D. upscale
20. A crowd _________ outside the government building and began to protest.
A. united B. gathered C. combined D. herded

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21. As a result of the war, many people were _________ to leave their homes and move to other countries.
A. caused B. limited C. forced D. restricted
22. Martha decided to give a large _________ to an environmental action group this year.
A. donation B. aid C. assistance D. presentation
23. That airline only offers _________ flights; they don’t fly outside the country.
A. native B. domestic C. homely D. homemade
24. I am going to join the athletics team, _________ you want it or not.
A. if B. whether C. in case D. no matter how
25. It was raining heavily. _________ Jack went into the street without an umbrella.
A. That’s why B. For that matter C. Yet D. So
26. I like sweets very much. _________, I try not to have too much sugar in my tea.
A. How B. As a matter of fact C. However D. In contrast
III. Give the correct form of the words in brackets.
It is (1) _________ when and where humans first started farming CERTAIN
rice, but (2) _________ agree it was being grown in Asia at least HISTORY
10,000 years ago. Today, rice is the most (3) _________ food crop VALUE
in the world. About 3 billion people (4) _________ depend on it for TOTAL
(5) _________. SURVIVE
The (6) _______ of rice is reflected worldwide in many myths and SIGNIFY
legends. One Chinese legend tells of a time when a (7) _________ TERRIFY
flood destroyed all the crops. One day, (8) _________ people saw STARVE
a dog with (9) _________ yellow seeds on its tail. They planted the USUAL
seeds in the waterlogged soil and rice grew.
The importance of rice can also be seen in language and culture
(10) _________. In Japan and China, the words for ‘rice’ and ‘food’ WORLD
are identical. In Asia, wedding guests throw rice to bring (11)
_________ and fertility to the bride and groom. And in China, PROSPER
cheering people welcome in the New Year with the words “May your
rice never burn!”
IV. Give the correct tense and form of the verbs in brackets.
“When it comes to camping, I wish (1) __________ (make) something clear. I am not a fan! I’ve only been camping once, and
it was a horrific experience. I’d rather (2) __________ (not go) at all. Last summer my friends insisted that I go with them. I
was reluctant at first, but I ended up going. I wish I (3) __________ (trust) my instincts. Our first mistake was to set off without
listening to the weather forecast. Well, two days later it started to rain so heavily that our tents somehow flooded! We had
taken so many things with us that it took hours to pack up and leave. It was as if we (4) __________ (take) half of Selfridges
with us! It was awful, and on top of that, I caught a cold. If only I (5) __________ (know) better! Camping is not for me. I prefer
(6) __________ (stay) in a cosy hotel room and relax rather than (7) __________ (pitch) a tent.”
V. Fill in each blank with one suitable preposition.
1. Mr. Kingston is disabled ______ a result ______ a childhood illness.
2. We lost the bid to a rival company ______ account ______ a silly mistake that Roy made.
3. I stack all my magazines ______ top ______ the bookcase.
4. Tim withdrew his objections ______ the sake ______ the team’s unity.
5. Sally bought an old house ______ a view ______ renovating it in the future.
6. I’m writing ______ reference ______ your newspaper’s investigation into police corruption.
7. If you are not satisfied with the gift, you can exchange it ______ something else.
8. Graham still cares ______ you, you know.
9. A further delay ______ our schedule will create a bad impression on our clients.
10. I warned Luke ______ the bad weather conditions but he insisted ______ leaving.
11. The relationship ______ man and animal has changed significantly over the centuries.
12. My parents are going away for the weekend, so I have to take care ______ my little sister.
VI. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (1-6).
Gillian Anderson
Gillian Leigh Anderson was born in Chicago, Illinois on 9 August 1968 but during the early years of her life she moved around
a lot because of her father’s work. (1) ____________. Then the family moved to London.
When Gillian was nine years old, they moved back to the US. This was a difficult time because Gillian had problems making
friends at her new school. (2) ____________. As a result, she became rebellious. At high school, she was often in trouble for
arguing with the teachers, and once she was even arrested for breaking into the school at night. As a teenager, Gillian became
a punk. When she got a nose-ring, her father became furious, and Gillian admits that she fainted while she was having it done.
Despite her trouble at school, Gillian was a talented girl, and showed early signs of acting ability. At the age of 14, she took
part in a school production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. (3) ____________. However, at this time, Gillian didn’t want
to become an actress; she had wanted to be an archaeologist, and it wasn’t till later in her school career that she changed her
mind.
(4) ____________. After graduating from university, Gillian went to New York to start her acting career. Her first big opportunity
came when she was chosen to act in Alan Ayckbourne’s play Absent Friends for which she won a World Theater Award in
1991. However, she had been working as a waitress for some time before she was offered another good acting job.
Gillian had sworn that she would never work for television. (5) ____________. The TV series shows Mulder and Scully as
having a close working relationship, and it always suggests that romance may develop between them. However, there have
been rumors that Gillian and David Duchovny can’t stand each other in real life. In fact, it was another member of the X-files
team that captures Gillian’s heart.

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Although she says she didn’t fall in love at first sight, what had attracted her to Clyde Klotz (assistant art director for the show)
was his smile and his intelligence. They got together during the first X-files series, and before too long, she learned that she
was pregnant. Chris Carter had to rewrite the final episodes of the series so that their female star was still able to act while
she grew bigger and bigger. (6) ____________.
However, Gillian was soon back on location to continue with The X-files. Today, Anderson is still playing Scully and the series
continues to be a big success, both on TV and on the big screen. The film The X-files: Fight the Future has been a box-office
hit in the US and throughout the world.
A. Her mother, Rosemary, says ‘When she performed a scene from the play for me, I was absolutely astonished.’
B. She spent the first two years of her life in Puerto Rico.
C. She moved on to study acting at DePaul University’s Goodman Theater, and gained a degree in Fine Arts.
D. Her daughter, Piper Meru, was born in September 1994.
E. However, she auditioned for the part of Special Agent Dana Scully in Chris Carter’s TV-series The X-files and was
successful.
F. She lived in a world of her own.
G. Part of the problem was that she had started to speak with an English accent while her family were living in England,
which made her sound different.
VII. Fill in each blank with one suitable word.
When the day comes give yourself plenty of time to do everything: have breakfast but don't drink too much; go to the toilet;
arrive on time, but not too (1) _________ or you will find yourself getting more and more nervous while you wait to start. Try
not to talk (2) _________ the exam before you go in. In the exam, calm yourself (3) _________ by breathing deeply and
thinking positively. Read the exam questions carefully and underline all of the key instruction words (4) _______ indicate how
the questions should be (5) _______. If possible start with the ones (6) _________ can do easily to give you confidence.
Remember what you've learnt from practising questions and doing mock exams previously and plan your use of time. Don't
panic (7) _________ everyone around you seems to start writing furiously straight away and don't be tempted to follow their
example. Finally, after the exam, don't join in a discussion about (8) _________ everyone else did, unless you want to frighten
yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam. Above (9) ___________, remember that exams are not designed
to catch you out, but to find out what you know, what you (10) _________ and what you can do.
VIII. Rewrite the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one using the word given.
1. We’d better leave them a note, because it’s possible they’ll arrive later. (case) à ___________________________
2. Before he came here he worked for Mr. Smith. (previous) à __________________________________________
3. He speaks German extremely well. (command) à___________________________________________________
4. His criticisms are quite unfair. (justification) à _____________________________________________________
5. I can’t understand why they are reluctant to sign the contract. (baffled) à ________________________________
6. When I look at him I can’t help thinking he is your twin brother. à Judging by _____________________________
7. I wish somebody had warned me against the danger. à It’s such a pity _________________________________
8. Supposedly, he committed the crime alone. à He is _________________________________________________
9. You may not believe it, but we did cover the distance in less than two hours. à Believe it ____________________
10. Some of your customers asked about you while you were absent. à During ______________________________
IX. Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from the others’ in each line.
1. A. breathe B. teeth C. though D. there
2. A. describe B. excite C. timber D. dive
3. A. slaughter B. draught C. naughty D. plaudit
4. A. devotion B. congestion C. suggestion D. question
5. A. copper B. copy C. dolphin D. colonel
X. Choose the word that has the stress differently from that of the other words
1. A. subject B. gather C. conduct D. symbol
2. A. encourage B. material C. compulsory D. mausoleum
3. A. challenging B. religion C. poetry D. fashionable
4. A. adequate B. facility C. traditional D. participate
5. A. relative B. family C. different D. establish
XI. Read the text and decide whether the following sentences are (T) true, (F) false or (NG) not given.
Big Rock Climbing Center
Big Rock Climbing Center is a modern, friendly, professionally run center offering over 1,250 square meters of fantastic indoor
climbing. We use trained and experienced instructors to give you the opportunity to learn and develop climbing skills, keep fit
and have fun. Master our 11 m-high climbing walls, using a rope harness, for an unbeatable sense of achievement. Or
experience the thrills of climbing without any harness in our special low-level arena, which has foam mats on the floor to
cushion any fall safety.
Who is Big Rock for?
Almost anyone can enjoy Big Rock. Previous climbing experience and specialist equipment are not required. You can come
on your own or with friends and family. Come as a fun alternative to the gym or for a special day out with the kids. If you’re
visiting with friends or family but not climbing, or just fancy coming to look, please feel free to relax in our excellent café
overlooking the climbing areas.
Mobile Climbing Wall
Available on a day hire basis at any location, the Big Rock Mobile Climbing Wall is the perfect way to enhance any show,
festival or event. The mobile wall can be used indoors or outdoors and features four unique 7.3 m-high climbing faces designed
to allow four people to climb simultaneously. Quick to set up and pack up, the Mobile Climbing Wall is staffed by qualified and
experienced climbing instructors, providing the opportunity to climb the wall in a controlled and safe environment. When
considering what to wear, we’ve found that trousers and t-shirts are ideal. We will, however, ask people to removed scarves.
Most flat shoes are suitable as long as they’re enclosed and support the foot. The mobile wall is very adaptable and can be
operated in light rain and winds up to 50kph. There are, however, particular measures that we take in such conditions.

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What about hiring the Mobile Climbing Wall for my school or college?
As climbing is different from the usual team games practiced at schools, we’ve found that some student who don’t usually like
participating in sports are willing to have a go on the mobile climbing wall. If you’ve concerned that some children may not
want to take part because they fell nervous if they climb, then please be assured that our instructors will support them up to a
level which they’re comfortable with. They will still benefit greatly from the experience.
1. When climbing at the Big Rock Center, it is compulsory to be attached by a rope.
2. People who just want to watch the climbing can enter the Center without paying.
3. People can arrange to have a climbing session in their own garden if they wish.
4. A certain item of clothing is forbidden for participants.
5. The Mobile Climbing Wall can only be used in dry, calm weather.
6. It is inadvisable for children who are afraid of heights to use the Mobile Climbing Wall.
XII. Use the phrasal verbs below in the correct form to replace the words and phrases in brackets in the following
sentences.
tell off think over throw out try on try out
watch out wear off wear out (2) work up wrap up
1. I’ll give you my answer to the proposal when I’ve __________ (considered) it __________ carefully.
2. Mr. White __________ (scolded) his son __________ for coming into the house with muddy boots.
3. I tried to find an answer to the problem but I just couldn’t __________ (solve) it __________.
4. __________! (Be careful!) There are a lot of pickpockets around here.
5. Could I __________ (put on) this jacket __________ (to see if it fits), please?
6. I hope everything __________ (proves successful) for you in your new career.
7. Don’t buy the motorbike before you’ve had a chance to __________ (test) it __________.
8. As long as the drug doesn’t __________ (stop being effective), the patient won’t be in pain.
9. For the first few days my new job really __________ (made) me __________ (very tired).
10. Make sure you __________ (dress warmly) before you go out in this cold weather.
11. It wasn’t a tough training session. I didn’t even __________ (produce) a sweat (through physical exercise).
12. You haven’t __________ (got rid of) my old comics, have you?
XIII. Rewrite the following sentences in Reported Speech using different reporting verbs.
1. “Don’t come home late,” she said to me. “You’ve got to get up early tomorrow morning.”
2. “Can I borrow a cup of sugar?” she asked. “I’ve run out.”
3. “Why are you always making fun of Jane?” She asked him. “She gets really upset.”
4. “Would you like to come over for lunch on Sunday?” she asked. “We are having a barbecue.”
5. “Are you staying in tonight?” Jim asked her, “Or aren’t you?”
6. “No, I didn’t take your ticket,” he said, “but I know who did.”
7. “Betty can’t come shopping with us,” she said. “She’s got a driving lesson.”
8. “Okay, so I made a mistake,” he said. “I’m sorry.”
9. “Can you come home early?” she said to me. “I’ve got a surprise for you.”
10. “Let’s go for a picnic,” he said. “It’s such a lovely day.”
11. “Why are you leaving now?” she asked. “The party’s just beginning.”
12. “I’m going to study hard,” he said. “I want to pass this test.”
13. “I really like the pink dress,” she said to the sales assistant. “How much is it?”
14. “I saw Victoria in the supermarket.” he said. “She didn’t look very well.”
15. “This is delicious,” she said to him. “You should cook professionally.”
XIV. Complete the sentences using the correct form of the words in table. You may use some of the words more than
ONCE.
complain worry mind criticize object discourage disapprove bother
annoy protest argue quarrel fight trouble doubt
1. The workers were determined to _________ for their rights.
2. The food was so cold and tasteless that I decided to _________ to the manager about it.
3. Many teachers _________ of students chewing gum in class.
4. Local residents _________ to the opening of a new factory in the area.
5. The new budget was _________ for being harsh on poor people.
6. Don’t _________ with your sister. Sit down and discuss your problems.
7. I tried not to feel _________ by my low test score, but it was difficult not to.
8. John and Katie split up because they were _________ all the time.
9. The miners closed down the mines to _________ against the inhuman working conditions.
10. It is natural for parents to _________ about their children.
11. He asked not to be _________ in the afternoon, because he would be busy.
12. Do you _________ if I come with you or will I be in your way?
13. I’m not qualified for the job, so I _________ whether I’ll get it.
14. Jane was so tired that she couldn’t even be _________ to cook.
15. He used to call me names just to _________ me.
16. Something is _________ Janet, but I have no idea what it could be.

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