PRACTICE TEST 8 30. “Do you have any pets?” “Yes, I have __ kittens.

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Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the others A. black two small B. two small black C. small two black D. black small two
1. A. cooperation B. organization C. capital D. dictation Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that needs correcting
2. A. this B. think C. mother D. that 31. Last year my little brother got lost when we had gone shopping.
3. A. mystery B. symbol C. deny D. baggy 32. Is he aware of how long we are waiting for the tour to start?
Pick out the word that has a different stress pattern from that of the other words. 33. If we didn’t run out of money, we wouldn’t have come home from our holiday early.
4. A. expression B. possession C. instruction D. property 34. The students who they cheated in the examination had to leave the room
5. A. international B. necessarily C. communication D.university 35. Although his bad cough, he kept on smoking.
Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentence Choose the answer - a, b, c, or d - that is nearest in meaning to the printed before it.
6. As soon as you __ all your homework, you will be allowed to go out. 36. Eight years ago we started writing to each other.
A. are doing B. had done C. did D. have done A. We have rarely written to each other for eight years.
7. Don’t worry! By the time you arrive tomorrow, we __ the work. B. Eight years is a long time for us to write to each other.
A. have finished B. would finish C. will finish D. will have finished C. We wrote to each other eight years ago. D. We have been writing to each other ago.
8. While I ___ along the road, I saw a friend of mine. 37. I haven’t enjoyed myself so much for years.
A. had cycled B. have cycled C. cycled D. was cycling A. It’s years since I enjoyed myself so much B. It’s years since I have enjoyed myself so
9. He __ to the last meeting, but he didn’t. much
A. must go B. should have gone C. would go D. had go C. It was years since I had enjoyed myself so much
10. Her parents would not be upset if she ___ harder. D. It has been years since I have enjoyed myself so much
A. works B. is working C. will work D. worked 38. “You damaged my bicycle, Tom!” said John.
11. There have been periods in history when remarkable progress was made within a __ A. John accused to Tom for damaging his bicycle.
short span of time. A. relative B. relation C. relatively B. John accused with Tom to have damaged his bicycle.
12. The advance in information __ are rapidly changing the nature of libraries. C. John accused Tom of damaging his bicycle.
A. technology B. technological C. technologically D. technologist D. John accused tom to damage his bicycle.
13. __ of all the staff, I would like to wish you a happy retirement.. 39. We didn’t go on holiday because we didn’t have enough money.
A. Instead of B. In place C. On behalf of D. On account of A. If we had had enough money, we would have gone on holiday,
14. Mary always takes great care __ her children. B. If we hadn’t had enough money, we wouldn’t have gone on holiday.
A. for B. of C. to D. with C. We would go on holiday if we had enough money.
15. Mary doesn’t mind living __ her own. A. with B. by C. on D. at D. We wouldn’t go on holidy if we didn’t have enough money
16. Last Sunday was __ that we took a drive in the country. 40. Susan didn’t apply for the job in the foreign company and regrets it now.
A. so beautiful day B. such a beatiful day C. such beautiful day D. so a beautiful day A. Susan wishes for applying for the job in the foreign company.
17. While studying he was financially reliant ___ his parents. A. to B. of C. on D. from B. Susan wishes she applied for the job in the foreign company
18. Please don’t enter __ knocking. A. except for B. while C. with D. without C. Susan wishes she had applied for the job in the foreign company.
19. If you had asked him, he __ helped you to solved the problem. D. Susan wishes she wouldn’t apply for the job in the foreign company
A. will have B. ough to have C. should have D. would have Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
20. If Tom __ an alarm, the thieves wouldn’t have broken into his house. or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks
A. to install B. ad installed C. have installed D. was installed A recent study shows that an unequal share of household chores is still the norm in many
21, The artist, ___ painting you bought, is a classmate of mine. households, despite the fact that many more women now have jobs. In a survey of 1,256
A. whom B. whose C. from whose D. from whom people (41) ____ between 18 and 65, men said they contributed an average of 37 per cent of
22. It would be hard to name areas __ computers are not being used. the total housework, while the women (42) ____ their share to be nearly double that, at 70
A. where B. how C. which D. what per cent. This ratio was not affected by (43) ____ the woman was working or not.
23. He kept his job __ the manager had threatened to sack him. When they were asked what they thought was a fair division of labour, women with jobs felt
A. despite B. unless C. even D. although that housework should (44) ____ shared equally between male and female partners. Women
24. __ he did not attend the English class, he knew the lesson quite well. who did not work outside the home were satisfied to perform 80 per cent - the majority of
A. despite B. In spite of C. Although D. Because housework - if their husbands did the (45) ____. Research has shown that if levels increase
25. Do you think he is __ of doing the job? A. capable B. competent C. able D. suitable beyond these percentages, women become unhappy and anxious, and feel they are (46)
26. I took your pen __ mistake. A. by B. with C. of D. from ____.
27. Oliver used to go fishing and ___. A. so did me B. so did I C. so did not D. so I did After marriage, a woman is reported to increase her household workload (47) ____ 14 hours
28. We have studied hard __ we will be well prepared for the examination. per week, but for men the amount is just 90 minutes. So the division of labour becomes
A. because B. since C. so that D. in case unbalanced, (48) _ the man’s share increases much less than the woman’s. It is the
29. “My sister has been awarded a scholarship to study in Australia.” “Uh, really?____” inequality and (49) __ of respect, not the actual number of hours. which leads to (50) _ and
A. how lucky she is B. what lucky she is C. What lucky she be D. Lucky as she is depression. The research even describes housework as thankless and unfulfilling.
41. A. aged B. agingC. age D. ages ⟹ Her boyfriend didn’t remember  _________________
42. A. guessed B. judged C. estimated D. valued 6. He sang Sarah the whole song many times.⟹ Sarah listened him ________________
43. A. what B. whether C. which D. that 7. Mr. Dryden mended the washing machine.⟹ The washing ............................
44. A. being B. been C. to be D. be 8. He arrived in the middle of our lunch time. (while)
45. A. remainingB. remain C. remainder D. remained ⟹ He .........................................
46. A. essential B. slightC. worthy D. unimportant 9. That film made me bored. (boring)⟹ I    .........................................
47. A. by B. to C. at D. in 10. They have never seen that film before.⟹ This is the first ............................
48. A. as B. so C. but D. then CONDITIONALS
49. A. waste B. loss C. disadvantage D. death 1. You are not allowed to use the club's facilities _____ you are a member.
50. A. anxiety B. anxious C. anxiously D. anxiousness a. unless b. if c. provided d. supposed
Read the passage carefully, then choose the correct answer. 2. If she _______ the train last night, she here now.
Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor a. took / were b. were taking / is c. had taken / would have been d. had taken /would be
might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out 3. _ if a war happened?
by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we a. What you would do b. What would you do c. What will you do d. What will you do
remember is wrong. 4. I would send her a fax if I _______ her number.
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to a. know b. knew c. had known d. could know
the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are 5. _______ it were well paid, I would accept this proposal.
more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is a. Providing b. Unless c. But for d. If only
wrong with us but have no idea what to do about it. 6. _______ more carefully, he would not have had the accident yesterday:
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any a. If Peter driven b. If had Peter driven c. Had Peter driven d. Unless Peter had driven
important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your 7. She had to have the operation _______.
consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to a. unless she would dies b. if she would die c. otherwise she will die d. or she would die
absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you’re really worried, seek the help of a 8. If you _______ to my advice, you _______ in trouble now. a. listened / were not
family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be b. listen / are not. c. had listened / would not have been d. had listened / would not be
absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that 9. If you take the 8 a.m. flight to New York you _______ change planes.
most people do. a. could not have to b. will not have to c. had not had to d. would not to have to
51. According to the passage, the information doctors give us ____. 10. If it _______ warm yesterday, we would have gone to the beach.
A. is about 50% wrong B. is only 80% correct a. was b. were c. had been d. could be
C. is mostly forgotten D. is usually not enough 11. If it _______ an hour ago, the streets _______ wet now. a. were raining / will be
52. The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ____. b. had rained / would be c. rained / would be d. had rained / would have been
A. good B. quick C. short D. simple 12. _______ here, he would helped us with these troubles.
53. The author says that when people consult a doctor, ____. a. Were Peter b. If were Peter c. Unless were Peter d. Unless Peter were
A. they always believe that their situation is serious 13. _______ that problem with the car, we wouldn't have missed the speech.
B. they are interested in knowing what they should do a. If we had had b. If had we had c. Unless we had had d. Provided that we had had
C. they only want to know what is wrong with them 14. If I were a little taller, I _____ be able to water the plant on tl.1etop shelf.
D. they usually have a family member with them a. did b. would c. had d. would have
54. The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____. 15. If you hear from Susan today, __ her to ring me. a. tell b. to tell c. telling d. will tell
A. digest B. inhale C. swallow D. take in 16. She had to have the operation _______. a. unless she would dies b. if she would die
55. The author suggests recording the consultant in order to ____. c. otherwise she will die d. or she would die
A. play it to your family members to get their opinions 17. If the traffic __ bad, I may get home late. a. is b. were c. was d. had been
B. refer to it later to better understand your condition 18. She _______ out with you if you had only asked her.
C. replay it to write down any important information A. will go B. would go C. would had gone D. would have gone
D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary 19. If you had tried your best, you _______ disappointed about the result now.
Rewrite the following sentences using the words given so that it means exactly the same as the first sentence. 
1. The gardener waters the flowers every evening.⟹ The flowers _________________ A. won’t be B. wouldn’t be C. wouldn’t have D. wouldn’t have been
2. My nephew often flied a kite in this field when he was a child. 20. I would not have read your diary if you ______ it in such an obvious place.
⟹ My nephew used _______________ A. didn’t hide B. hadn’t hid C. hadn’t hidden D. not hid
3. I last saw my cousin two years ago.⟹ I haven’t ________________ 21. If I had enough money, ___________.A. I will buy that house B. I’d have
4. It is believed that the wanted man is living in New York. bought that house C. I could buy that house D. I can buy that house
⟹ The wanted man ________________ 22. _____ if you take a map. A. You will get lost B. You won’t get lost
5. Her boyfriend forgot to take her to the movie theatre. C. You would get lost D. You would have got lost
23. We would save thousands of lives if ________________. B. If he had hurried, he might catch the plane.
A. we found the remedy for the flu B. we had not found the remedy for the fluC. C. If he had hurried, he could have caught the plane.
we find the remedy for the flu D. we’ll find the remedy for the flu D. He didn't miss the plane because he hurried.
24. I won’t accept unless ____________. A. Tom to apologize B. Tom is apologizing 36 But for two minor mistakes, I would have got full marks for the test.
C. Tom apologizes D. When Tom apologizes A. If I didn’t make two minor mistakes, I would have got full marks for the test.
25. I’ll help you if __________________. B. I would have got full marks for the test if there hadn’t been these two minor mistakes
A. you told me the truth B. you tell me the truth C. Had I made two minor mistakes, I would have got full marks for the test.
C. you will tell me the truth D. you have told me the truth D. If the mistakes hadn’t been minor, I could have got full marks for the test.
26. I wouldn’t have got wet ____. 37. Get in touch with me as soon as possible if you change your mind about the
A. if I had an umbrella with me. B. if I had had an umbrella with me trip.
C. Unless I had had an umbrella with me D. in case I had an umbrella with me A. Should you change your mind about the trip, contact me as soon as possible
27. _____________ , he would not have had the accident yesterday. B. If you changed your mind about the trip, get in touch with me as soon as possible.
A. If Peter driven more carefully B. If had Peter driven more carefully C. You should call me whenever you changed your mind about the trip.
C. Had Peter driven more carefully D. Unless Peter had driven more carefully D. Having changed your mind about the trip, you should get in touch with me soon
28. I didn’t listen to him and I didn’t succeed. A. If I listened to him, I would have 38. If it hadn’t been for the goalkeeper, United would have lost.
succeed. B. If I had listened to him, I’d have succeeded. A. United didn’t lose the game thanks to their goalkeeper.
C. If I had listened to him, I would succeed. D. If I listened to him, I would B. United lost the match because of their goalkeeper.
succeed. C. Without their goalkeeper, United could have won
29. If he doesn’t apologize, I will never invite him here again. D. If their goalkeeper didn’t play so well, United would have lost.
A. Unless he apologizes, then I will never invite him here again. 39. Without his help, we would have all died.
B. Unless he apologizes, or I will never invite him here again. A. We died because he didn’t help us. B. He didn’t help us, so we died.
C. Unless he doesn’t apologize, I will never invite him here again. C. If it hadn’t been for his help, we would all have died
D. Unless he apologizes, I will never invite him here again. D. If he had helped us, we wouldn’t have died.
30. I have to work tomorrow morning, so I can’t meet you. 40. Had the announcement been made earlier, more people would have attended
A. If I don’t have to work tomorrow morning, I can meet you. the lecture. A. Not many people came to hear the lecture because it was held too late,
B. If I didn’t have to work tomorrow morning, I would meet you. B. The lecture was held earlier so that more people would attend
C. I could meet you if I don’t have to work tomorrow morning. C. Fewer people attended the lecture because of the early announcement.
D. I can meet you if I didn’t have to work tomorrow morning. D. Since the announcement was not made earlier, fewer people came to hear the lecture.
31. Do your homework first and I’ll let you play the computer games. 41. But for Helen acting so wonderfully, the play would be a flop
A. I won’t allow you to do homework when you play the computer games. A. Helen acted so wonderfully, but the play was a flop.
B. Let’s play the computer games without doing your homework. B. If it wasn’t for Helen’s wonderful acting, the play would be a flop
C. You are allowed to play the computer games without doing your homework. C. The play was a flop although Helen acted so wonderfully.
D. Unless you do homework first, I won’t let you play the computer games. D. The play was a flop although Helen was such a wonderful actor.
32. I don’t have enough money with me now; otherwise I would buy that coat. 42. Provided your handwriting is legible, the examiner will accept your answer.
A. If I didn’t have money with me now, I would buy that coat. A. Although the examiner cannot read your handwriting, he will accept your answer,
B. If I had money with me now, I would buy that coat. B. Whatever your handwriting, the examiner will accept your answer.
C. If I had money with me now, I wouldn’t buy that house. C. The examiner will accept your answer if your handwriting is beautiful
D. If I didn’t have money with me now, I wouldn’t buy that house. D. So long as the examiner can read your handwriting, he will accept your answer.
33. You drink too much coffee, that's why you can't sleep. 43. But for his father’s early retirement, Richard would not have taken over the
A. If you drank less coffee, you would be able to sleep. family business.
B. You drink much coffee and you can sleep. A. Richard only took over the family business because his father decided to retire early.
C. You wouldn’t sleep well if you hadn't drink any coffee. B. Richard didn’t take over the family business because his father didn’t retire early
D. You can sleep better without coffee. C. His father retired early but he still ran the family business
34. Susan felt sick because she got caught in the rain. D. Richard’s father didn’t want him to take over the family business despite his
A. If Susan got caught in the rain, she would felt sick. retirement
B. If Susan hadn't got caught in the rain, she wouldn't have felt sick. 44. Were it not for the money, the job wouldn’t be worthwhile
C. If Susan hadn't got caught in the rain, she wouldn't feel sick. A. This job is not rewarding at all B. This job offers a poor salary
D. Susan got caught in the rain and she still felt sick. C. Although the salary is poor, the job is worthwhile
35. He didn't hurry so he missed the plane. A. If he hurried, he wouldn't miss the plane. D. The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the money.
45. You can stay in the flat for free if you pay the bills.  If _______________________________________
A. Provided you pay the bills, you can stay in the flat for free.
B. Without the bills paid, you can stay in the free flat.
C. Unless the flat is free of bills, you cannot stay in it.
D. Whether you pay the bills or stay in the flat, it is free.
46: She is now leading a normal life as a result of all the support she received from
social workers.
A. Had it not been for the social workers, she wouldn’t be leading such a normal life now.
B. Because she receives all the support from social workers, she is leading a normal life now
C. If she didn’t receive all the support from social workers, she wouldn’t be leading a
normal life now. D. Had she not received so much support from social workers, she
wouldn’t be leading such a normal life now.
47. If my father __ me up, I'll take the bus home.
A. doesn’t pick B. don’t pick C. not pick D. picks
48. If I didn't have a mobile phone, my life _______ complete.
A. will be not B. will not be C. would not be D. would not have been
49. Okay, I ________ the popcorn if you buy the drinks.
A. bought B. buy C. will buy D. would buy
50. __ I helped him last week, he wouldn't be in such a trouble now.
A. Had B. Were C. If D. Unless
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it is as similar as possible in
meaning to the original sentence:
1. I didn’t know that you were in hospital, so I didn’t visit you.
 If _______________________________________
2. Hurry up or you will be late.
 If _______________________________________
3. She is very busy, so she can’t help me now.
 If _______________________________________
4. He didn’t phone me because he didn’t know my phone number.
 If _______________________________________
5. You’re unfit because you don’t take exercise.
 If _______________________________________
6. Unless you are careful, you will cut yourself with that knife.
 If _______________________________________
7. If I have time, I’ll help you.
 Unless _______________________________________
8. He didn't study his lessons very carefully, so he gets bad marks now.
 If _______________________________________
9. Dick often causes accidents because he drives carelessly.
 If _______________________________________
10. I can’t apply for that job because I don’t know English.
 If _______________________________________
11. Susan is overweight because she eats too much chocolate.
 If _______________________________________
12. His father often punishes him for his laziness.
 If _______________________________________
13. Study harder or you'll fail in the next exam.  If -
_______________________________________
14. We did not visit the museum because we had no time.
 If _______________________________________
15. Without Jack's help, I wouldn't have been able to move the table.