Test 3
It's a programme designed to …………… mainly to 16 to 25 year-olds.
appeal b. attract c. take d. call
They've …………… the kitchen by building over part of the garden.
a. extended b. increased c. magnified d. enlarged
There's been an increase in minor ……………, such as traffic violations and petty theft.
crimes b. offences c. arrests d. charges
The campaign has certainly ……………raising public awareness of the issue.
managed to b. enabled to c. succeeded in d. resulted
The Earth …………… around the sun.
a. rolls b. turns c. evolves d. revolves
……………being unable to swim himself, Dan is very keen that his children should learn.
Although b. Despite c. In spite d. Even though
He's spent a lot of time ……………for murdering his wife.
in the prison b. at the prison c. in prison d. at prison
I am totally ……………that our team will win.
argued b. concerned c. convinced d. persuaded
They looked ……………when I announced I was pregnant. Actually, they were shocked!
absolutely astonishing b. absolutely astonished c. very astonishing
d. very astonished
Meeting new people scares me…………… I really hate it.
a. stiff b. in the dumps c. tight d. deep
He ……………with cold in his thin cotton shirt.
a. shook b. shivered c. sweated d. quaked
It's raining cats and dogs! I'm going to have to take these clothes off - I'm ……………to the skin.
a. humid b. scorched c. showered d. soaked
I don't know how he can …………… a new car on his salary.
effort b. afford c. affect d. affray
Could I …………… your bike from you until next week?
borrow b. lend c. loan d. lease
How many ……………of sugar do you usually have in your coffee?
lumps b. cloves c. slices d. teaspoons
Don't ……………excuses! You didn't do your homework and that's that!
do b. come up to c. make d. come out with
He's one of the kindest and most intelligent, not to …………… handsome, men I know.
notice b. suggest c. acknowledge d. mention
The success of this project …………… everyone making a contribution.
relies on b. counts on c. leans on d. plans on
This evening there will be a …………….broadcast of the debate.
lively b. live c. living d. alive
I have a suspicion that he's having an affair. Unfortunately, I don't have any definite ………. .
hint b. clue c. proof d. tip
What a pity you and Stan quarreled about that girl. How I wish …………….. .
a. you didn't b. you haven't c. you hadn't d. you weren't
I wish you ……………here.
a. `d be b. were c. will be d. are
He never comes to class ……………
a. in time b. on time c. timely d. at the time
All the patients suffering …………… bronchitis were given the same course of injection.
a. with b. on c. of d. from
They ………………. married for two years or so when Roy employed a very attractive Indian secretary in his Glasgow office.
a. only have been b. were only c. have only been d. had only been
The experiment was carried ………….. by a team of scientists from Florida.
a. out b. forward c. about d. up
Everything should go on as planned unless the weather …………. considerable worse.
a. will get b. got c. gets d. had got
The fire …………. due to faulty installation. But, for the time being, we cannot exclude the terrorist attack.
a. could start b. may have start c. should start d. might have started.
I noticed him while I ………….. dinner.
a. was cooking b. cooked c. had been cooking d. am cooking
The forecast says it won't rain but take an umbrella in case ………… .
a. it may b. it rained c. it will d. it does
Why don't you ask Alice? She ………….. the answer.
a. may have known b. will be knowing c. must to know d. may know
Even if you make too many mistakes, you ……….. a chance to correct them all.
a. will be given b. will be giving c. will give d. give
“How expensive was it?” “It …………. over $ 2000.”
a. had been costing b. cost c. had costed d. costed
We are all looking forward …….. you again soon.
a. to see b. to meeting c. to be meeting d. to have seen
He had the money to pay the bill by himself. So you …… him any money.
a. shouldn't give b. mustn't have given c. needn't have given d. didn't need give
She read the letter and ………. to pieces.
a. tore b. torn c. teared d. has teared
What? They're still not there. Well, they …………. their plans.
a. could change b. might change c. must have changed d. must have to change
As a small boy he was used to …………….. .
a. leaving in the garden alone b. be left in the garden c. leave alone in the garden
d. being left alone in the garden
Can you tell me when …………… John?
a. did you see b. you saw c. saw you d. had you seen
If he'd been thirsty he ………… some water.
a. would drink b. drank c. had drunk d. would have drunk
I'd ………….. give anyone my home phone number. I don't think it's a good idea.
a. rather you hadn't given b. rather you didn't give c. rather you don't give
d. rather you not give
Greenland's average temperature only needs to ………….. by 3 C to melt its ice sheet.
a. boost b. increase c. advance d. raise
I think you …………..the point of what she was saying. You simply haven't understood her idea!
a. mistook b. ignored c. disregarded d. missed
He was jailed for ………….. secrets to the Russians.
a. discovering b. informing c. revealing d. spreading
The shop assistant offered a(n) …………..because I paid in cash.
a. cut b. discount c. sale d. amount
Jane was bitterly disappointed when her animal adoption scheme was …………..
a. denied b. disabled c. turned down d. ejected
I think we've chosen the right person to ………….. the expedition.
a. cause b. convert c. preside d. lead
The wound looked terrible but eventually it ………….. very quickly.
a. developed b. cured c. went up d. healed
The boy's parents were …………..to find out whether the surgery was successful.
a. worried b. upset c. anxious d. ashamed
I've left my watch at the jeweler's to be …………..
a. mended b. corrected c. revised d. remedied
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