- Choose the alternative which best completes the following sentence. "..., would you?".   I don't suppose you would like another beer

- Choose the alternative which best completes the following sentence. "Diabetes, ..., is sometimes caused by an antibody that destroys the pancreas cells producing this hormone".   a serious disease in which the body cannot produce enough insulin

- Choose the alternative which best completes the sentence. "The architect ... the drawing when ... the mistakes".   had just finished; he noticed

- Choose the alternative which does not change the meaning of the phrase in square brackets in the following sentence. "This car is [cheaper] than that one".   less expensive

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the phrase in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Sally [has been vegetarian] for years".   hasn't eaten meat

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "He looked everywhere in his room, but [couldn't] find his keys".   wasn't able to

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I can [see] by your tan that you've been on holiday".   tell

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "It's customary to [wear] black at funerals".   dress in

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "John is happy because his salary has [risen]".   increased

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "She [remembered] seeing a man outside the shop that night".   recalled

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The man [hurt] his back moving heavy tables".   injured

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "This technique is pretty [outdated]".   old-fashioned

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "We asked a man where the bank was, but he didn't [answer]".   reply

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "We spent Sunday on the [couch] watching TV".   sofa

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "About a third of Americans suffer from [occasional] insomnia".   periodic

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "He is a very [reliable] person".   dependable

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I shall complete the task [forthwith]".   at once

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Jim [used to be] married to an Indian".   was once

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "One of the [players] broke his leg".   competitors

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Peter's [attire] is most becoming".   costume

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The [muffled] sounds intrigued us".   muted

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "It was [an endless] list of terrible events".   a never-ending

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I tried two pairs of shoes, but I [didn't like either of them]".   liked neither of them

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Building that new fireplace [has worn me out]".   has made me really tired

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I didn't [expect] that film [to be] so good".   think; would be

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "She looks good now that she [has lost weight]".   slimmed down

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The driver is sorry about the accident. He [regrets what happened very much]".   really regrets what happened

- Choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the underlined word and which does not change the meaning of the original sentence. "Sonar devices can locate the position of submerged objects through echoes".   underwater

- Choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Water waves are (generated) by the action of the wind".   produced

- Choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and wich does not change the meaning of the original sentence. "You can be sure that [we will be received with open arms] when we get home".   we will be greeted warmly

- Choose the correct meaning of the phrase between square brackets. "I'm too tired to cook tonight. Why don't we [eat out]?".   have dinner in a restaurant

- Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in brackets. "After a day of negotiations, the ambassadors still [could not see eye to eye]".   they did not agree

- Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in brackets. "The boy enjoyed the poem so much that he decided to [learn it by heart]".   memorize it

- Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in square brackets. Jean: 44How did you know it was my birthday today?" Susan: 00h, you know, [a little birdie told me!].   an unnamed person told Susan about Jean's birthday

- Choose the correct meaning of the word in square brackets. "We arrived too late. The party was [over]".   finished

- Choose the correct meaning of the words between square brackets. "If you have another suggestion, [I am all ears]".   I am willing to listen

- Choose the correct sentence.   I ran upstairs as fast as I could

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "... to get to Piazza della Marina?". "About 20 minutes".   How long does it take

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "A midwife is a qualified nurse ... extra training in obstetrics".   who has had

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Aristotle, one of the greatest natural philosophers, ..., the leading cultural and intellectual city in Greece".   lived in Athens

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Bill drunk a ... while he was at the market".   glass of water

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "By the time you read this letter, I ...".   will be gone

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "David was ... all day".   at home

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Frederick J. Turner, ..., argued that the frontier shaped a distinctive way of life".   a famous American historian

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "If you don't like your job ...".   you had better quit

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "It is extraordinary that she ... to hold her breath for so long".   is able

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Janet has ... a teaching job".   put in for

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "More people live in New York ...".   than in Washington

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Pablo ... speak English, ...?".   can't; can he

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "The carpenter tried ... of the broken beam".   to join the pieces

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "The thief got the ... out of the bag and counted ..., while the police ... about to catch him".   money; it; were

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "The workers ... doing overtime".   are fed up with

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "There's ... in the way he talks".   something strange

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "What ... on Sundays?".   does Tony usually eat

- Choose the group of words which best completes the sentence. "I can't buy a DVD player, ...".   I haven't got enough money

- Choose the group of words which best completes the sentence. "We've got enough plates, but we must buy some ...".   plastic knives and forks

- Choose the group of words which best completes the sentence. "What's the time?". "It's almost ...".   half past eleven

- Choose the noun that is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and that does not change the meaning of the sentence. "This is a clear [instance] of his laziness".   example

- Choose the odd word out.   Cow

- Choose the right alternative to complete the following sentence. "What time does the train arrive ... Milan?" "At about 5 o'clock".   in

- Choose the right alternative to complete the sentence. "Is this Judy's book?". "No, it's ...".   ours

- Choose the right synonym of the word between square brackets. "My secretary is very [fast] in doing things".   quick

- Choose the right synonym of the word between square brackets. "The teacher's way of explaining has been very [clear]".   plain

- Choose the right synonym to the word between square brackets. "He is always very [kind]".   polite

- Choose the right synonym to the word between square brackets. "The prisoner wanted to [escape]".   run away

- Choose the right synonym to the word between square brackets. "The show has been very [amusing]".   entertaining

- Choose the right verb tense that completes the following sentence. "That year they broke up, but they ... for four years".   had been married

- Choose the synonym of the word between square brackets. "John was very [glad] about your success".   happy

- Choose the synonym of the word between square brackets. "My sister is always very [careful]".   cautious

- Choose the synonym of the word between square brackets. "This is the book that John [required]".   requested

- Choose the synonym of the word in square brackets of the following sentence. "He believes everything you [tell] him".   say to

- Choose the word or group of words that best replaces the word in square brackets of the following sentence. "I hope he will be able to do the job [properly]".   in the right way

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "... were you talking?".   With whom

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "... your biggest faults is impatience".   One of

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Do you think it ... tomorrow?".   will rain

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "He used to ... to school on foot".   go

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "I have to buy ...".   a loaf of bread

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "I really ... any interesting films lately".   haven't seen

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "If Mary ... us a big dinner tonight, I wouldn't suggest that we have a pizza".   made

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "The book I'm reading ... Henry Fielding".   was written by

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "They ... not forget Henry's birthday gift".   had better

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "They said they would come, ... they?".   didn't

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "They woke up when they ... the noise".   heard

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Three-dimensional art forms include sculpture, architecture and ...".   jewellery

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Vienna is in Germany, isn't "No, ...".   it isn't

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "We can probably find ... bed at that big shop".   a comfortable

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "What time will you get to the airport?". "At 7.30. I'll give you a call when I ...".   arrive

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Would you like ... pasta?".   some more

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the sentence. "Obesity can be caused by eating ... when you're a child".   too much

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. "... gloves are not expensive".   These

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. "At the dinner party, Patricia sat ... Peter".   next to

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. "If Peter ... to come with me, he would   had wanted; have telephoned

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. "There is a bus ... the hotel".   outside

- Choose the word that best replaces the one in square brackets of the following sentence. "The job I want to do is a very [hard] one".   tough

- Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and that does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The teacher's way of explaining has been very [clear]".   plain

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "... I have some water, please?".   May

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "... will you finish up your dinner?".   When

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "Although the members of Council wanted to go home for dinner, there was no hope for an early ...".   adjournment

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "Have you been here before?". "Yes, I ...".   have

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "He doesn't have time for his many ...".   hobbies

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "His ... directions misled us; we did not know which of the two roads to take".   ambiguous

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "How long does the plane take to ... to Rome?".   get

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "I ... the glass".   broke

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "I will ... at the concert tomorrow".   sing

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "I'd like to apply for that banking job but I haven't got ... experience in international finance".   Muth

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "It's cold today. You'll need to wear a ... if you go out".   coat

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "Mr Faye designs colourful Christmas wrapping   paper

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "My friends gave me a surprise party, ... was good of them".   which

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "That unpleasant man always ... hatefully".   behaves

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "The football match will be ... off because of the snow".   called

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "The sky was grey and it ... heavily".   rained

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "They are jealous ... your success".   of

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "You were frightened by a concept which you ... in your own mind".   created

- Choose the word which best completes the sentence. "The audience had mixed feelings ... the film".   about

- Choose the word which best fits the meaning of the sentence. "Architects travel to Greece and Italy to ... the marvels of classic design".   study

- Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the word between square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the original sentence. "Norman Rockwell's paintings and illustrations display a [meticulous] attention to detail".   careful

- Choose the words that best complete the following dialogue. "Will you join ... for dinner?". "I am not sure ... would be happy about it".   them; they

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "... advice, I'll be happy to help you".   Should you need

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "... if I ... the radio on?".   Would you mind; turned

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "According to the survey carried out last week, ... so many people been unemployed in our country".   never before have

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "I'm so happy today! I've just met him and now I'm ......   on cloud nine

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "In some countries, women still cover their heads 11   as they did in the past

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "In the South they raise varied crops, including fruits, ..., soybeans and peanuts".   vegetables

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "The ... of this poisonous algae has caused the ... of many kinds of fish".   proliferation; death

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "The organisation ... together countries ... the principles of the market economy".   brings; sharing

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "We'll be late: ...".   it is two hours since we've been stuck here

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. A: "Shall we have a barbecue tomorrow?" B: "It might rain.... do something inside instead".   I'd rather

- Complete the following dialogue with the best combination of words. A: "Oh no! I've forgotten to ... David to the party". B: "That's OK. I'll tell him about it when I ... him at work".   invite/see

- Complete the following dialogue. "I've got a terrible headache". "... you an aspirin".   I'll get

- Complete the following dialogue. A: "Do we need ... cheese from the market?" B: "Yes, can you get a piece of Parmesan please?".   any

- Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate word. "Although there are ... outbursts of gunfire, we can report that the major rebellion has been suppressed'.   isolated

- Complete the following sentence with the right word. "I haven't seen Rita ... I was 12".   since

- Complete the following sentence with the right word. "John studies Italian at London University, but at the moment he ... Rome".   is visiting

- Complete the following sentence. "Are you ... for the bus?".   waiting

- Complete the following sentence. "Bill is very forgetful: you'll have to ... or he'll never do all the things you want him to do".   keep on him

- Complete the following sentence. "By the time he gets to the office, the meeting ... over".   will be

- Complete the following sentence. "He ... for his eye glasses right now".   is looking

- Complete the following sentence. "He ... see it".   couldn't

- Complete the following sentence. "He sees his reflection ... the mirror".   in

- Complete the following sentence. "I haven't been to London ... five years".   for

- Complete the following sentence. "I think I ... written twenty letters".   have

- Complete the following sentence. "I used to ... how to cook".   know

- Complete the following sentence. "If ... wrong this time, nobody will ask for your opinion again".   you are

- Complete the following sentence. "If I ... about her earlier I would have told you".   had known

- Complete the following sentence. "It's amazing how much John ... his father: they look and act exactly the same".   takes after

- Complete the following sentence. "Jane and Bob have grown up. Now ... are 16".   they

- Complete the following sentence. "Peter and Tom are tired because ... work too much".   they

- Complete the following sentence. "Shall I get anything for you at the supermarket?". "Yes please, ... tomatoes".   get some

- Complete the following sentence. "Sound comes in waves, and the higher the frequency, ...".   the higher the pitch

- Complete the following sentence. "That's the flat ... last month".   where Christopher stayed

- Complete the following sentence. "The ships have ... reached the Suez Canal".   already

- Complete the following sentence. "These are nice shoes, but they're too stiff. I hope it doesn't take too long to   break them in

- Complete the following sentence. "They washed their swimsuits ... hand".   by

- Complete the following sentence. "We expect the amount you owe to be settled ...".   in due time

- Complete the following sentence. "We should go home: ... is getting dark".   it

- Complete the following sentence. "We're going ... Spain for a holiday".   to

- Complete the following sentence. "Yesterday we ... dinner at 8 pm".   had

- Complete the following sentence. "You'll lose marks if you don't ... in all the gaps".   fill

- Complete the following sentence: "Jim's mother liked her gift because Jim ... himself".   picked it out

- Complete the following sentence: "The war reporter ... injured in an explosion".   has just been