Английский язык - Upper-intermediate

I. Choose the correct item.

1. He ……………… the farm since 1947.

a) has owned b) have been owning c) own d) owned

2. The information is top secret, so naturally, everybody is interested in ………………

a) them b) they c) it d) their

3. Everybody has to answer for his actions, ………………?

a) hasn’t he b) has he c) does he d) doesn’t he

4. The train arrived ……………… Charing Cross Station late, by about 10 minutes.

a) in b) on c) at d) to

5. When Richard arrived at the boutique his wife ……………… home.

a) had already gone b) has already gone c) already went d) have already gone

6. The first member of the group to get on the train is Colin Dearlove, ……………… lives in Tunbridge Wells.

a) who b) that c) whom d) which

7. Tom gave me ………………

a) a good advice b) good advices c) some good advices d) some good advice

8. He ……………… at home as he was unwell.

a) must stay b) has to stay c) shall have to stay d) had to stay

9. The passengers expected the plane ……………… in time.

a) to land b) land c) landed d) landing

10. Some people like summer best, some like spring or autumn, ……………… prefer winter.

a) another b) the other c) the others d) others

11. She hands out questionnaires asking ………………, and who might be prepared to offer their services as a teacher.

a) what are people interested in b) in what are people interested c) what people are interested in d) what are interests

II. Choose the best answer.

1. Have you ever ……………… spaghetti?

a) trying b) cooked c) ate d) buy

2. Do you own this lovely house or do you ……………… it?

a) employ b) rent c) hire d) appoint

3. Could you ……………… me some money until tomorrow?

a) borrow b) let c) present d) lend

4. He was punished ……………… telling lies.

a) at b) because c) in spite of d) for

5. She has a very good job. I’m sure she ……………… over 20 thousand pounds.

a) gains b) earnes c) receives d) wins

6. How long does your ……………… to work take?

a) travel b) journey c) trip d) voyage

7. The ……………… of living will only go up. It won’t go down.

a) price b) value c) cost d) expence

8. When you come to stay, ……………… some warm clothing. It’s very cold here.

a) bring b) carry c) take d) fetch

9. Use your time sensibly. Don’t ……………… it.

a) spend b) pass c) lose d) waste

III. Put the correct prepositions into each gap.

1. Sweets are bad ……………… your teeth.

2. Bill is jelous ……………… anyone who has something he hasn’t.

3. There has been a rise ……………… the number of violent crimes.

4. The difference ……………… you and me is that I don’t mind hard work.

5. It took a long time to find a solution ……………… the problem.

6. Many foreigners find driving in Britain quite difficult. They’re not used ……………… driving on the left.

7. Canterbury is famous ……………… its ancient cathedral.

8. I got a cheque ……………… 500 pounds in the post today.

9. I’m having trouble ……………… my car. It won’t start.

10. I’m very proud ……………… my two daughters. They’re so clever.

» Ключи к тесту

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   3. doesn’t he
   4. at
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   6. who
   7. some good advice
   8. had to stay
   9. to land
   10. others
   11. what people are interested in
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   2. rent
   3. lend
   4. for
   5. earnes
   6. journey
   7. cost
   8. bring
   9. waste
3. 1. for
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