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In the end it turned She was looking forward I am quite sure the old hag is just the trip was just like any other, but In the end we turned the offered rate He warned me I would pay through She loves English She can speak quite well, but is If his gun hadn’t misfired, I would to cross the bridge when the shellfire started Speeding there makes you said the Godfather I don’t believe you. Stop I have changed my Úroveň B1–C2

Angličtina 100 TESTŮ PRO POKROČILÉ

100 testů, 2500 otázek Josef Kobík

Angličtina 100 TESTŮ PRO POKROČILÉ

Angličtina 100 TESTŮ PRO POKROČILÉ Josef Kobík

Upozornění pro čtenáře a uživatele této knihy Všechna práva vyhrazena. Žádná část této tištěné či elektronické knihy nesmí být reprodukována a šířena v papírové, elektronické či jiné podobě bez předchozího písemného souhlasu nakladatele. Neoprávněné užití této knihy bude trestně stíháno.

Angličtina 100 TESTŮ PRO POKROČILÉ Josef Kobík Odpovědný redaktor: Milan Bronclík Sazba Artedit, spol. s r. o.

Vytiskly Tiskárny Havlíčkův Brod a. s.

Počet stran: 316 Vydala Grada Publishing, a. s.

U Průhonu 22, 170 00 Praha 7 jako svou 8795. publikaci První vydání, Praha 2023 ISBN: 978-80-271-4925-4 (pdf) ISBN: 978-80-271-3762-6 (print) Publikace z nakladatelství Grada Publishing, a. s., si můžete zakoupit u svého knihkupce nebo objednat v zákaznickém servisu nakladatelství Grada Publishing, a. s., U Průhonu 22, 170 00 Praha 7, tel.: 234 264 511, fax: 234 264 400, e-mail: obchod@grada.cz, www.grada.cz.

Na Slovensku objednávejte knihy na adrese: Zásielková služba Grada Slovakia, spol. s r. o., Moskovská 29, 811 08 Bratislava, Slovensko, tel.: 02/556 45 189, e-mail: grada@grada.sk.

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ÚVOD Cesta od B1 směrem k C2 2 500 úkolů s výběrem z 12 500 možných řešení Naše sbírka výukových testů je určena pokročilejším, ale i velmi pokročilým studujícím angličtiny (přibližně mezi B1 a C2 podle SERR). Toto rozpětí je dáno metodou nahodilých jevů z oblasti gramatiky, spellingu, lexikální problematiky a dalších. Pro méně pokročilého uživatele bude převažovat výuková složka, u velmi pokročilých půjde více o procvičování a upevňování. Ve všech případech bude vhodné probírat testy postupně, tedy od 1 do 100.

Metoda nahodilých jevů Ve sbírce najdete sto testů, z nichž každý obsahuje dvacet pět úkolů s výběrem z pěti možných odpovědí. Celkem se tedy jedná o vyřešení (se zadáním) patnácti tisíc operací, kde narazíte na frázová slovesa, idiomy, ustálená spojení, časovou souslednost, podmínková souvětí, předložkové vazby, finanční termíny, citáty z literatury, věty z historie, spisovné i hovorové obraty, slang a další. Pokud budete dodržovat přiměřené (tedy své indivi­ duální) tempo a pracovat s chybou, ve všech těchto oblastech se výrazně zlepšíte. Použitá metoda se dá přirovnat k četbě v originále nebo dlouhodobému pobytu v zahraničí, kde k vám nebude nikdo promlouvat stále jen v přítomném průběhovém čase, používat vaši slovní zásobu a vyhýbat se frázovým slovesům nebo oblíbeným idiomům – vždy to bude nahodilá směs.

Využití a) Testování Sbírku je samozřejmě možné využívat k testování (středoškolských a vysokoškolských studentů, pracovníků přijímaných na náročnější kancelářské nebo manažerské pozice) a podobně. b) Výuka Vyučující v pokročilejších skupinách na středních a vysokých školách, ale také v podnikových nebo odpoledních kurzech mohou testy využívat jako zpětnou vazbu k probraným materiálům, jako procvičení známých jevů, ale také k uvedení a vysvětlení jevů nových.

Zde doporučujeme komentovat nejen odpovědi správné, ale také důvod a případně význam odpovědí nesprávných (She speak × spoken × speaks × tell × say good English.). Věty můžete studentům přečíst a nechat je opakovat s patřičnou výslovností, rytmem a melodií.

Můžete je samozřejmě využít také k překladu do češtiny a hledání hezké hovorové frazeo­ logické formy. („Don’t bother me, I’m busy“ rozhodně přeložíme jako „Neotravuj, nemám čas“, a ne jako „Neobtěžujte mě, jsem zaneprázdněn“.)

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Princip opakování Jak víme, Revision is the mother of wisdom. Moji studenti si pochvalují několikanásobná opakování stejných zadání (např. Revision is the mother of wisdom) s obměnami řešení (.............................. is the mother of wisdom × Revision is the mother of .............................. × Revision is the .............................. of wisdom) v následných testech. Tímto způsobem se různé jevy (v tomto případě idiom) snadno a dobře zafixují.

Pro méně pokročilé a samostatnou práci: Počítejte s tím, že testy pro vás budou náročné a že budete často jen odhadovat a také chybovat. Doporučujeme probírat jednotlivé testy postupně, pomalu a na zvláštní list si vypsat k číslu testu číslo položky a svou chybnou formulaci plus správné řešení. Nespěchejte a po pár dnech se k danému testu vracejte, třeba několikrát. Chyb bude stále méně a vaše znalosti se budou rychle zlepšovat. V případě nejasností hledejte pomoc na internetu (Google, FREE DICTIONARY OF IDIOMS nebo v některém z dostupných slovníků), u pokročilejšího anglisty nebo v některé přehledné příručce anglické gramatiky.

Pro méně pokročilé a práci s učitelem: Vaši práci bude řídit učitel, který vám také vysvětlí dané gramatické pravidlo (he has say × he has said), objasní rozdíly ve slovní zásobě (injury, harm, pain, wound, ache), pomůže s idiomy (Never look a gifted horse [talentovaný kůň] × a gift horse [darovaný kůň] in the mouth). Jistě vám také pomůže s výslovností vět, jejich rytmem a melodií. Nebojte se zeptat, pokud vám něco není jasné!

Pokročilí (B2–C2) Ve vašem případě doporučujeme rychlé tempo – uděláte možná více chyb, ale nad klíčem nebo při opravě s lektorem si rychle uvědomíte, v čem spočívaly, a nové jevy si brzy osvojíte. Pokud některá slovíčka nebo idiomy neznáte, nezoufejte! Jsou to přece výukové testy a bylo by špatně, kdybyste v nich nenašli vůbec nic nového, co byste se ještě mohli naučit.

Jazykové zkoušky Testy se vám mohou hodit také k přípravě na zkoušky CAE nebo CPE (Cambridge), americký TOEFL a další.

Drsnější obraty Pokud nepatříte ke škarohlídům, jistě uvítáte, že sbírka zahrnuje také menší procento drsnější slovní zásoby, obratů a idiomů. I toto patří k výborné znalosti jazyka a v moderní literatuře (Vonnegut, Heller, Patterson, Bryndza, ...) najdete těchto „perliček“ spoustu.

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Doporučujeme je hlavně k vaší pasivní znalosti, bez které můžete dopadnout jako jeden český baseballista, který se při konverzaci s rodilým mluvčím označil jako „tosser“. Pozor!

To opravdu není nadhazovač!

Dobrodružství a zábava Většina uvedených testů je odzkoušena při praktické výuce v pokročilejších skupinách, hlavně v podnikových kurzech a při přípravě několika studentů ke zkoušce CAE (Cambridge). Studující berou testy jako dobrodružnou výpravu a dobře se při jejich realizaci baví; každou chvíli se někdo hlasitě zasměje nad nabídkou možných (legračních nebo stupidních) odpovědí.

Enjoy!

O autorovi: Mgr. Josef Kobík je absolventem tlumočnictví/překladatelství a později pedagogiky/ psychologie (FFKU, Praha). Vedle tlumočení a překladu odborných textů se již padesát let věnuje především výuce angličtiny (gymnázium a jazyková škola LABYRINT v Trutnově, nyní v podnikových kurzech).

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ADVANCED TEST 1 1. She asked him ............................................................................................................. . a) how was he b) how is he c) how he is d) how he was e) how had he been 2. This exam is ................................................................................................................. . a) as difficult as b) more difficult than c) very difficult d) not a difficult e) easiest 3. What ............................................................................................................................ ? a) she said b) did she speak c) did she tell d) did she say e) she has said 4. ........................................................................................................................... today? a) Had you seen her b) Did you see her c) You have saw her d) Saw you her e) Have you seen her 5. Tell me if ............................................................................................................. today. a) had you seen her b) you have seen her c) have you saw her d) saw you her e) have you seen her 6. I must ............................................................................................................................ . a) it explained b) it have explained c) have it explained d) explains it e) have not explained it 7. Ask her ......................................................................................................................... . a) where she lives b) where does she live c) where lives she d) did she live where e) where lived she 8. Who ............................................................................................................................. ? a) did say that b) did tell that c) said that d) spoke that e) has spoken that 9. We saw ......................................................................................................................... . a) it is easy b) it was easy c) would it be easy d) it not be easy e) that was it easy 10. If I ........................................................................................................ , I wouldn’t ask. a) had known it b) had I known it c) knew it d) did I know it e) would know it

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11. She has been reading ....................................................................................... home. a) since did she come b) since the time she come c) since she came d) since came she e) from the time that she came 12. I’d like to ........................................................................................................... in time. a) inform b) have informed c) be informed d) been informed e) have been inform 13. If you hadn’t been speeding, you wouldn’t have been ............................................ . a) found b) find c) founded d) fine e) fined 14. We will have to put this question on the ................................................................... . a) front stove b) back fire c) nearest table d) high priority e) back burner 15. My friend didn’t want to let the cat out of the ........................................................... . a) door b) can c) forest d) bag e) suitcase 16. At that time I was jobless and we could hardly make .............................................. . a) ends fight b) ends meet c) ends meat d) ends go e) ends 17. Disco? Okay, but you must be back .......................................................... midnight. a) on b) by c) at d) in e) till 18. I am afraid your uncle will kick the .......................................... any minute. Sorry… a) pot b) can c) mug d) bucket e) bath 19. “All the big ........................... will take part in the party,” said the Superintendent. a) crewcuts b) haircuts c) wigs d) chins e) mouths 20. Look ........................................................................., boys, that car is driving funny! a) up b) down c) for d) at e) out

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21. If I knew her, I would ............................................................................................. her. a) have asked b) asked c) ask d) have ask e) be asked 22. I have ..................................................................................... to do. Sorry, next time. a) a lot b) a lot of c) a lots d) lots of e) a much 23. Sir, you are barking ............................................................... . This is just reception. a) down the wrong tree b) up the wrong tree c) down at me d) like a big dog e) very well 24. The boss should .......................................................................................... long ago. a) been informed b) has been informated c) have been informed d) had been informed e) be informed 25. While I was on holiday, I ..................................................... to my parents’ address. a) have sent my mail b) had my mail sent c) have been sending my mail d) had sent my mail e) send

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ADVANCED TEST 2 1. If she .............................................. here now, I would give her a piece of my mind. a) were b) is c) has been d) had been e) be 2. .............................. driven by the book, he wouldn’t have lost his driver’s licence. a) He had b) Had he c) He has been d) Has he e) If he 3. We got out of the frying pan and into the ................................................................. . a) mud b) water c) soil d) fire e) air 4. Sir, can you give me ............................................................ down the road a piece? a) an elevator b) a lift c) a forklift d) a belt conveyor e) a paternoster 5. The more, ..................................................................................................................... . a) the good b) the well c) the best d) the better e) the goodder 6. A: How do you do? B: .................................................................................................. a) I am very well, thank you. b) I am doing nothing at the moment. c) How are you? d) How do you do? e) Nice to meet you.

7. A: Is your swimming pool very large? B: Quite, it is ............................................... . a) eight to four b) eight on four c) eight times four d) eight by four e) eight at four 8. A: I am interested in water sports. B: ........................................................................ . a) I am too b) I do too c) So did my brother d) So are my kids e) So I am 9. Neither my girlfriend .................................................. her parents wanted to come. a) or b) but c) nor d) neither e) and 10. A: Did you win the cycling event? B: No. To tell the truth, I was ............................ . a) last but not least b) second to none c) the best d) last but one e) one but last

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11. A: How did you get the pallet up to the top shelf? B: Well, we used .................... , of course. a) a wheelbarrow b) an elevator c) a chairlift d) a wheelchair e) a forklift 12. A: How did the skiers get to the top of the slope? B: Well, they used ................... , of course. a) a wheelbarrow b) an elevator c) a chairlift d) a wheelchair e) a forklift 13. Having been fired, the bastard was given .................................................. , no fear. a) a gold parachute b) a golden goodbuy c) a golden handshake d) a golden parachutes e) a golden kiss 14. It was a bargain – I got the car for ............................................................................. . a) an opera b) some music c) a song d) heavy metal e) country and western 15. It’s ................................................................................................... for them to come. a) a high time b) the highest time c) high time d) a higher e) much time 16. It’s about time she ....................................................................................................... . a) comes b) came c) has come d) had come e) will come 17. I saw he ................................................................................................... and so I left. a) is working b) works c) worked d) was working e) has been working 18. ............................................................................................................... lovely picture! a) How a b) Which the c) What d) What a e) Whose 19. You have to go, ........................................................................................................... ? a) don’t you b) won’t you c) haven’t you d) have you e) do you 20. She is only a toddler, I am .................................................................................... her. a) afraid about b) afraid of c) afraid for d) afraid with e) afraid from

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21. We walked on for ............................................................................. five or six miles. a) other b) the other c) another d) others e) the others 22. ...................................................................................................... another swim now? a) What about b) Where about c) How about d) Do we e) Have we 23. My nephew .................................................................................. very well at school. a) does did b) does not make c) makes not d) doesn’t do e) will make 24. What .................................................................................................................... then? a) happen b) did happen c) has happened d) happened e) had happened 25. ​ In your letter of recommendation you state you think very highly ......................... him, but… a) about b) for c) with d) of e) on

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ADVANCED TEST 3 1. In the end it turned ......................................................................... he was a coward. a) up b) down c) off d) out e) in 2. She was looking forward ............................................. being promoted very much. a) on b) at c) for d) to e) about 3. “We’ll have to work against the ............... to stop the perp from another murder,” said Erika. a) watch b) clock c) time d) hour e) hourglass 4. I am quite sure the old hag is just ........................................ , boss. Don’t trust her. a) polite b) being polite c) having been polite d) pretending polite e) been polite 5. In .................................................................... the trip was just like any other, but… a) much way b) many roads c) a lot of paths d) many ways e) some highways 6. In the end we turned the offered rate ........................................................................ . a) up b) down c) off d) out e) in 7. Who ............................................................................................................ you there? a) met b) meet c) did meet d) will met e) do meet 8. He warned me I would pay through ............................................. for the old wreck. a) the mouth b) the leg c) the eye d) the nose e) the ear 9. She loves English. She can speak quite well, but is ............................... grammar. a) hopeful at b) hopeless in c) hopeless about d) hopeless at e) hopeful for 10. If his gun hadn’t misfired, I would ............................................................................. . a) be shot dead b) have shot dead c) have been shot dead d) had been shot dead e) shoot dead

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11. I was just ........................................ to cross the bridge when the shellfire started. a) about b) with c) forward d) walking e) wanted 12. Speeding there makes you ......................................................................... for a fine. a) a flying eagle b) a sitting duck c) a waiting sparrow d) a walking stork e) an expecting swallow 13. “Take him ..................................................................................,” said the Godfather. a) for an expedition b) on a holiday c) for a ride d) for a trip e) for an excursion 14. He must be ......................................................................................... In fact, an idiot. a) peas b) potatoes c) hazelnuts d) nuts e) a very stupid 15. I don’t believe you. Stop ............................................................................................. . a) kicking me b) kidding me c) laughing me d) pulling me e) smiling me 16. I have changed my .................................................... and I won’t sign the contract. a) mind b) idea c) thinking d) brain e) head 17. In the .......................................................................... the production line won’t pay. a) long road b) short way c) long run d) marathon e) long distance 18. What ...................................................................... when you called him an old fart? a) he did b) had he done c) would he do d) did he do e) has he done 19. If my mother-in-law ............................................................ , I will leave for America. a) came b) will come c) had come d) was coming e) comes 20. A: How did you get all the manure here? B: Why, I used ...................... , of course. a) a chairlift b) an elevator c) a wheelbarrow d) a wheelchair e) a forklift

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21. Madam, the farther you are, ....................................................................... you look. a) the good b) the best c) better d) the better e) a better 22. How long ..................................................................................................................... ? a) are the visitors waiting b) had the visitors waiting c) do the visitors waiting d) have been the visitors waiting e) have the visitors been waiting 23. “Go to .................................................................................................. !” she shouted. a) heaven b) forest c) arse d) hell e) paradise 24. I am your best friend, ................................................................................................. ? a) amn’t I b) isn’t I c) aren’t I d) am I e) weren’t I 25. As usual, he was the last to come and ...................................................................... . a) left first b) leave first c) the first left d) the first to leave e) the first to have left

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ADVANCED TEST 4 1. He .................................................................................................................................. . a) did he was ill b) pretended he is ill c) made he was ill d) pretended he was ill e) pretended be ill 2. ............................................................................................................... T-shirt is this? a) Who’s b) Whose c) Whom d) Who e) What’s 3. I ................................................................................................. about five years ago. a) stopped to smoke b) quit smoking c) give up smoking d) finished smoking e) start smoking 4. I entered the terminal and checked ........................................................................... . a) out b) to c) for d) in e) about 5. I was just ............................................................................. when the shot sounded. a) on the point to leave b) on the point of leaving c) about leave d) left e) going leave 6. I said I was looking forward to ............................................. her again on Saturday. a) seeing b) see c) watch d) look e) look at 7. ............................... more than 500 items we will offer you a 20 per cent discount. a) If you ordered b) If should you order c) Should you order d) When you will order e) When do you order 8. He will make you .................................................................................., wait and see. a) working b) to work c) about to work d) works e) work 9. The meeting should ........................... an hour ago, but the boss hasn’t come yet. a) start b) started c) have started d) had started e) be going to start 10. The meeting has been postponed .................................................................. Friday. a) till b) to c) by d) on e) for

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11. The train isn’t here yet; we ......................................................................... so much. a) didn’t have to hurry b) needn’t have hurried c) didn’t need to hurry d) didn’t hurry e) will have to hurry 12. ................................................................................................................ such an idiot! a) Never saw I b) I never saw c) Never have I seen d) Would I never see e) I have seen never 13. T he book The Old Man and the Sea is a novelette .................. Ernest Hemingway. a) from b) since c) about d) for e) by 14. I caught two big trout ................................................................. in the swift current. a) waiting b) winding c) wounding d) wading e) whaling 15. In the end we decided to take the ......................................................... interest rate. a) floating b) flying c) swimming d) offering e) ordering 16. I ................................................................................................. with her at first sight. a) was in love b) fell in love c) am fall in love d) fall in love e) dropped in love 17. A: How did your handicapped friend get to the pub? B: He used .......................... , of course. a) a wheelbarrow b) an elevator c) a chairlift d) a wheelchair e) a forklift 18. ............................................................................................. he was taken to hospital. a) Being hurt b) Have been hurt c) Having been hurt d) He had been hurt e) Hurting 19. He looked ......................................................................... as if I were a slimy snake. a) up to me b) down at me c) down on me d) up at me e) forward to me 20. Never put ...................................................................................................................... . a) the horse before the cart b) the cart before the horse c) the cart after the horse d) the horse after the cart e) the horse upon a cart

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21. The enemy is said ........................................................................ crossing the river. a) to see b) they have seen c) to have seen d) to have been seen e) have been seen 22. I don’t know if .............................................................................................................. . a) I have time b) I will have time c) have I time d) will I have time e) had I time 23. But I ........................................................................................................... the money! a) needn’t b) don’t have to need c) do need d) will be need e) am needing 24. You are .......................................................................................................... me crazy. a) riding b) walking c) driving d) travelling e) running 25. As an actress she is .................................................................................................... . a) none to second b) second to none c) as good as second d) no second e) second by none

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ADVANCED TEST 5 1. Adela ........................................................................................................... dinner yet. a) didn’t have b) haven’t had c) hasn’t had d) hadn’t had e) hadn’t 2. I wish she ..................................................................................................... here now. a) were b) is c) be d) has been e) isn’t 3. .......................................................................................................................... and go. a) Take off b) Get dressed c) Dress d) Put on e) Cloth 4. Kids usually .......................................................................................... their parents. a) are after b) go after c) step after d) take after e) follow after 5. I talked him ........................................................................................... marrying her. a) from b) out of c) out from d) not to e) without 6. No ..................................................................................... where she is I will find her. a) problem b) affair c) matter d) issue e) worry 7. Sir, it is very kind ........................................................................................ you, but… a) off b) from c) by d) about e) of 8. I .............................................................................................. him into taking the job. a) spoke b) said c) talked d) told e) ordered 9. Remember ......................................................................... the door when you leave. a) to shut b) shutting c) to be shutting d) closed e) shut 10. He was happy ...................................................................................................... her. a) saw b) see c) look d) to see e) he can see

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11. ....................................................................................................... your shoes, please. a) Put off b) Take down c) Put up d) Take off e) Get down 12. Sorry, but I won’t be able to ...................................................... the town tomorrow. a) take you for b) show you around c) look you at d) show you down e) see you about 13. The teacher didn’t know his .............................................................................. open. a) flight is b) flies was c) fly was d) flew is e) terminal be 14. It’s Friday, 5 p.m. Let’s ......................................................................... and go home. a) shut down business b) shut office c) close out the office d) stop to work e) shut up shop 15. When I came back to my birthplace, a new bridge ........................................ there. a) was just building b) was just built c) was just being built d) they were just building e) were they building 16. Don’t worry ............................................................................................................... it. a) about b) with c) for d) by e) at 17. How long ...................................................................................................... the boat? a) are you having b) do you have c) have you had d) have you been having e) have you 18. The ambulance should ....................................................................... here long ago. a) be b) have been c) had be d) has been e) had been 19. He had lunch at one, .................................................................................................. ? a) had he b) did he c) hadn’t he d) didn’t he e) hasn’t he 20. What an .............................................................................................................. story! a) uncredible b) incredible c) imcredible d) discredible e) noncredible

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21. Don’t look ............................................................................................... in the mouth. a) a gift horse b) a given horse c) a gifted horse d) a giving horse e) a gave horse 22. “Let’s .........................................................................................,” said the Godfather. a) make him in b) kill him in c) get rid him d) do him in e) kick him in the bucket 23. At that time I had to ....................................................................... Peter to pay Paul. a) steal b) kill c) rob d) deceive e) shoot 24. The ferry left ......................................................................................................... time. a) with b) about c) on d) by e) at 25. You can take a horse to water, but you can’t make it .............................................. . a) swim b) drink c) wash d) bathe e) wade

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ADVANCED TEST 6 1. No ............................................................................................................... in the gym! a) horseshoe b) horsematch c) horsegame d) horseplay e) horseshit 2. When ........................................................................................................................... ? a) did happen the accident b) happened the accident c) did the accident happened d) happen the accident e) did the accident happen 3. What ................................................................................................................... then? a) did happen b) happened c) does happen d) is happen e) has happened 4. The .............................................................. of our living room is 25 square meters. a) space b) territory c) area d) region e) district 5. He says he is .......................................................................... on sports and games. a) fond b) keen c) interested d) funny e) enjoying 6. He, ..................................................................................................., is my best friend. a) however b) whatever c) wherever d) whichever e) whoever 7. Hell, Ryan! Stop pulling my ........................................................................................ ! a) hand b) arm c) knee d) leg e) sock 8. The deal looked wonderful, but then the shit hit the ............................................... . a) fee b) fan c) fun d) fond e) face 9. You always ............................................................................. your mind, don’t you? a) speak b) say c) pretend d) tell e) explain 10. Mom, I have ................................................................ my mind and I will marry him. a) stopped up b) decided up c) made up d) changed up e) switched up

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ADVANCED TEST 6

11. “Doc, my injury has started to ................................................................... ,” he said. a) heel b) hell c) hole d) heal e) hold 12. It is a .................................................................... jewel, Madam. It’s worth millions. a) worthless b) priceless c) moneyless d) cheap e) expensive 13. I am short of money. I will have to ................................................................... some. a) borrow b) lend c) land d) purchase e) order 14. I saw an .................. and I went there to withdraw some money from my account. a) MTN b) BMW c) BTW d) ATM e) WTF 15. Now the railway station was at a ..................................................................... throw. a) rock’s b) stone’s c) mountain’s d) sand’s e) snow’s 16. Let’s take the bull by the ......................................... and buy the yacht on the spot. a) horns b) hoofs c) nose d) legs e) tail 17. Where will the entrance examination be .................................................................. ? a) take part b) take place c) held d) hold e) organize 18. The cops keep .................................................................................................. on me. a) an eye b) an arm c) a gun d) a watch e) a look 19. We are already half way ..................................................... with the reconstruction. a) in b) by c) finish d) through e) gone 20. You ......................................................... work, you lazybones, I’ll take care of that! a) will b) do c) shall d) don’t e) will be

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21. The job was a piece of .................................................................................... for me. a) dumpling b) cake c) candy d) pickle e) sugar 22. We had to step on the gas ................................................................................... late. a) so we were b) so as don’t be c) so as not to be d) so we not be e) not to be 23. Did you enjoy your winter holiday in ........................................................................ ? a) the Alps b) an Alps c) Alps d) Alp Mountains e) Alps Mountains 24. The kids were scared ............................................................ the tame bear anyway. a) by b) of c) with d) about e) off 25. If I were in your .............................................................. , I’d take the job right away. a) coat b) socks c) trousers d) sleeves e) shoes

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ADVANCED TEST 7 1. I’m ......................................................................................................... you, go away! a) scarred of b) afraid about c) frightened of d) scared e) worried on 2. Jack had to see his doctor on Tuesday, .................................................................. ? a) didn’t he b) hadn’t he c) won’t he d) had he e) did he 3. Mary decided ................................................................................................ at home. a) staying b) stayed c) to stay d) will stay e) to have stayed 4. Let’s go ........................................................................................................ , shall we? a) fly b) by air c) flight d) flew e) flu 5. Waiter, there are two .................................................................................. in my tea! a) fly b) flys c) flies d) flyes e) flights 6. The police have found two ................................................................... bodies there. a) death b) died c) die d) kill e) dead 7. Jack ....................................................................................... his doctor on Tuesday. a) visited b) saw c) has seen d) attended e) went on 8. I was reading a book and my kids .................................. playing computer games. a) are b) is c) were d) was e) did 9. How long ....................................................................................... you been waiting? a) did b) are c) do d) have e) has 10. I’m ......................................................................................................... you, go away! a) proud on b) tired of c) fed up of d) sick by e) worry of

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11. What .................................................................................................................... then? a) came b) come c) did come d) has come e) does comes 12. He said he ................................................................................................. the money. a) needs b) need c) needn’t d) needed e) will need 13. A: Was the issue very important? B: Well, nothing ............................ home about. a) to phone b) to write c) to speak d) to talk e) to inform 14. I must be able ............................................................................... and write English. a) to speak b) speak c) speaks d) spoke e) to have spoken 15. I went to the bathroom and ........................................................................... shower. a) take a b) had c) had a d) had the e) would have 16. My Christian upbringing took .......................................................................... of me. a) the best b) better c) the better d) the well e) off better 17. I’ll help you when I .............................................................................................. time. a) will have b) would have c) had d) have e) will be having 18. There was not much ..................................................................... in the shops then. a) to be buy b) to be had c) sell d) buy e) purchase 19. Thank you, no. I’m a .................................................................................., you know. a) no-smoker b) no smoke c) don’t smoker d) none-smoker e) non-smoker 20. How have you .................................................................................................. today? a) bee b) be c) are d) been e) were

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21. T he official title is ........................................ of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. a) the United Kingdom b) United Kingdom c) Unified Kingdom d) The Unitary Kingdom e) the Unit Kingdom 22. She asked me .............................................................................................................. . a) where is the money b) where were the money c) where the money was d) where the money were e) where the money is 23. The info ........................................................... from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. a) leaked b) left c) escape d) run e) leaped 24. In 55 and 54 ............................................................... Julius Caesar invaded Britain. a) BBC b) BC c) ABC d) CBS e) KFC 25. His words ..................................................................................................................... . a) will be never forgot b) never will be forgotten c) forgot d) will never be forgotten e) will be never forget

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ADVANCED TEST 8 1. I only see her once ...................................................................................................... . a) a blue month b) a green moon c) in a green month d) in a blue moon e) per moon 2. She asked him where .................................................................................................. . a) was he b) had he been c) he had been d) he has been e) has he been 3. This is his ........................................................................................................... novel. a) the best b) the better c) worst d) baddest e) the last 4. .......................................................................................................................... perfect. a) Nobody is b) Anybody is not c) A somebody is d) Nobody is not e) Somebody doesn’t be 5. We have .................................................................. flour, please, go and buy some. a) escaped from b) run from c) gone out of d) run out of e) missing 6. Could you lend me a couple of ...................................................................., please? a) money b) dollar c) change d) bucks e) currency 7. The investigators haven’t turned ..................................................... yet, have they? a) out b) up c) down d) by e) off 8. This issue is very important. Jack, will you see ........................................, please? a) it b) on it c) to it d) at it e) about 9. The police couldn’t ................................................................ how it had happened. a) find b) found c) found out d) find out e) founded out 10. All these documents have to be filled ....................................................... and filed. a) in b) up c) down d) by e) off

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