1. Choose the correct answer and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number indicating each sentence. 4 points1. According to the Publications Department, it will be two years before the new Handbook…A. completes B. is completed C. will be completed D. completed2. The President’s plane touched down in Mexico City on Wednesday, two days after he….A. would have arrived B. had been to arrive C. was due to arrive D. arrives3. By the end of this month I… a member of this club for ten years.A. will be B. will be being C. will have been D. was4. Helena’s not really a party animal, so I doubt whether she……..A. comes B. will come C. will have come D. had come

2. Use the word in capitals at the end of each gapped line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write these words on your exam sheet. 6 points1. You can leave the money with him as he's totally … TRUST2. John Glenn took great personal risks in his search for …. KNOW3. Good role models don't think about being rewarded …for their charity work. FINANCE

3. Fill in the gaps with only one word so that the text makes sense. 10 pointsThe British are widely considered to be a very polite nation, and in (1) ... respects this istrue. An Italian journalist once commented (2) … the British that they need no fewer than four“thank you’s” to buy a bus ticket. The first, from the bus conductor means, “I am here.” Thesecond accompanies the handing (3) ... of the money. The (4) …, again from the conductor,means “(5) … is your ticket”, and then the passenger utters a final one as he accepts the ticket.

4. Each of the following lines contains an unnecessary word. Identify these words and write them on your exam sheet. 6 points1. Mr. George Wilton, a schoolmaster of Epping, England, has been got in trouble.2. It seems he told to his class of 9-year-old girls to write kidnap letters and demands for ransom.3. One of the parents, a Mrs. Virginia Waters, said, “We only discovered4. this dreadful thing during an evening class then for some of the mothers in knitting.5. The notes were pinned up to the classroom wall.”6. Another parent, the Mrs. Joan Dripper, said, “My child’s note read,‘I have kidnapped your daughter and demand £25.’

5. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays thesame. 4 points1. I felt that it had been a mistake to write the letter.I regretted ever...2. Although it rained torrentially all day, we all enjoyed the excursion.Despite …3. I went down with flu as soon as I had recovered from bronchitis.No sooner...4. The Manager is not to be disturbed.On no account …

1. Choose the correct answer and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter next to the number indicating each sentence. 4 points1. I was wondering if you … to go running with me.A. wanted B. had wanted C. would want D. wants2. I didn’t realise I’d left my file at home until the meeting …A. will start B. has started C. started D. had started3. I was going to ask her for a date, but I ….bring myself to do it.A. don’t B. didn’t C. couldn’t D. hadn’t4. The noise stopped as soon as the Head Teacher… into the room.A. walks B. walked C. was walking D. has walked

2. Use the word in capitals at the end of each gapped line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. Write these words on your exam sheet. 6 points1. Although they are … , they are almost as close as sisters. RELATE2. Different interests and tastes can … the success of a relationship. DANGER3. It's really difficult to … between identical twins. DIFFER

3. Fill in the gaps with only one word so that the text makes sense. 10 pointsThe homework question is as old as it is difficult to answer. Educators in Britain have been arguingabout it (1) … homework became commonplace in the mid-19th century. Any (2) … the public hasvoiced concern (3) … falling educational standards, schools have responded (4) … assigning morehomework. Eventually they give one assignment too many, then there is an outcry about thecruelty of (5) … all.

4. Each of the following sentences contains an error. Identify the errors and write thecorrect sentences on your exam sheet. 6 points1. If only I knew then what I know now!2. If the pills aren’t affective come back and see me.3. Nothing I say does any difference.4. Lizzie came across a wood chest.5. We have Maths each other day.6. John sat down on the floor to examine the paper more careful.

5. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays thesame. 4 points1. She said she thought I was a liar.She accused ........................2. If we don't hear from you within seven days, the order will be cancelled.Unless ....................................3. They are relaying the news by satellite.The news ................................4. However friendly he seems, he's not to be trusted.Friendly .....................................

1. Choose the correct answer and, on your exam sheet, write the corresponding letter nextto the number indicating each sentence. 4 points1. I’ve been getting stabbing pains in my back …A. so far B. for a while now C. up to now D. now2. How long did you say you …these pills?A. take B. are taking C. have been taking D. takes3. Sam was a difficult child who …do anything his parents asked him to.A. couldn’t B. wouldn’t C. mightn’t D. won’t4. Mary has two sisters, … is married.A. neither of whom B. neither of whichC. none of whom D. none of which2. Use the word in capitals at the end of each gapped line to form a word that fits in thespace in the same line. Write these words on your exam sheet. 6 points1. Everyone agrees now that smoking ……people’s life. DANGER2. Graphology is the study of people’s ……to reveal their personalities. WRITE3. We were all …… by the amount of money we had to pay. HORROR3. Fill in the gaps with only one word so that the text makes sense. 10 pointsThe SS Great Britain, designed by the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel,revolutionised ship design when it was launched in 1843. Brunel had (1) … built an enormouswooden paddle ship, but realised he needed (2) … bigger to beat the competition to carrypassengers to America. His solution was a propeller driven iron ship, with sails to save fuel in theright winds. However, it was of (3) … an innovative design that, (4) … the ship's luxuriousfacilities, only 50 passengers were courageous (5) … to buy tickets for the first journey to NewYork.4. Each of the following sentences contains an error. Identify the errors and write thecorrect sentences on your exam sheet. 6 points1. The teacher told us to not make any noise.2. He insisted on that we should tell the truth about the incident.3. There was little flour left and she made some pancakes.4. Linda said she had seen the film last month.5. They were flying highly above the clouds.6. Take the biggest orange of the two.5. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays thesame. 4 points1. If you didn't contribute generously, we couldn't continue our work.But for... ……………2. We knew very little about the accident.Little ... ……………3. I really don't want to see him again.I have no ... ……………4. They say the Managing Director is considering introducing flexible working hours.The Managing Director is ... ……………

to the number indicating each sentence. 4 points1. You …….have finished your homework already!A. mustn’t B. can’t C. wouldn’t D. won’t2. I’m really happy in my new job; I ……have found a nicer company.A. couldn’t B. shouldn’t C. wouldn’t D. shan’t3. … you hear anything, let me know.A. Could B. Would C. Should D. May4. The earthquake is one of the most feared natural ………A. phenomena B. phenomenal C. phenomenas D. phenomenons2. Use the word in capitals at the end of each gapped line to form a word that fits in thespace in the same line. Write these words on your exam sheet. 6 points1. There have been … improvements in detection techniques. REMARK2. The crime rate in the town has decreased … in recent months. NOTICE3. The defendant's alibi was so bad it was totally … to the jury. CONVINCE3. Fill in the gaps with only one word so that the text makes sense. 10 pointsHealth experts (1) … warned that the currently soaring obesity levels in European childrenmay (2) … create health problems of epidemic proportions within the next three decades. (3) … thepast ten years, obesity in six-year olds has doubled (4) … the number of obese fifteen-year olds hastrebled. If present trends continue, by 2030 (5) … 60 and 70 percent of Europeans will beoverweight and 44 to 50 per cent will be obese.4. Each of the following sentences contains an error. Identify the errors and write thecorrect sentences on your exam sheet. 6 points1. “I love chocolate.” “So I do.”2. All he did it was mumble an excuse.3. Do you come in, please.4. Hardly had Melissa gone to bed than the telephone rang.5. He is a mechanic, as his father.6. Seldom she goes to the theatre.5. Rewrite the following sentences, beginning as shown, so that the meaning stays thesame. 4 points1. I want you to hand the report in tomorrow.The report is …………………2. You can't join the army because you aren't sufficiently fit.You aren't fit …………………3. I will never be able to get along with her.Never …………………4. She didn’t want to be sent there so early.She objected …………………