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A) has seemed/quit

B) seems/am going to quit


C) will seem/have quit
REVISION TEST D) seemed/had quit
E) had seemed/am quitting

4 8. According to the belief of the ancient Chinese, the


world ............ power named Heaven, who ......... the
1. Next year Zeynep ......... in Britain for five years, so husband of Earth.
she ......... the right to apply for citizenship.
A) was ruling/had considered
A) is going to live/has had B) have been ruled/considered
B) is living/is going to have C) was ruled/was considered
C) will have been living/win have D) had been ruling/is considered
D) has been living/is having E) ruled/had been considered
E) will he living/will have had
9. Up to now, no one........... anything about what.........
2. I hope you ....... absent any more because you ....... to the three missing climbers.
your limit.
A) learnt/is happening
A) haven't been/will reach B) learns/will happen
B) aren't/were reaching C) is learning/has happened
C) weren't/reached D) has learnt/happened
D) won't be/have reached E) was learning/happens
E) hadn't been/reach
10. They ....... missing yesterday while they....... to climb
3. My sister ......... the entrance exam three times so far, the world's third highest mountain.
but each time she ....... .
A) had gone/have been attempting
A) has been taking/fails B) went/were attempting
B) had taken/is failing C) have gone/will have attempted
C) has taken/has failed D) would go/are attempting
D) had been taking/was failing E) were going/have attempted
E) is taking/failed
11. By the time I....... the money together, the
4. As soon as Mike arrived home, he ......... that house ....... .
Susan .......... .
A) got/had been sold
A) had noticed/has cried B) have got/was sold
B) was noticing/cried C) was getting/has sold
C) will notice/has been crying D) get/will be selling
D) has noticed/cries E) am getting/is being sold
E) noticed/had been crying
12. Nuclear weapons ....... only once in war, but ever
5. As I ......... in the Emergency Ward to have my since that time, people ....... about all-out nuclear
sprained ankle treated, a man ........ in with a serious destruction.
gunshot wound.
A) were using/are being worried
A) had waited/was bringing B) have been used/have worried
B) waited/had been brought C) were used/were worrying
C) am waiting/has been brought D) had been used/are worrying
D) wait/will be bringing E) had been using/worried
E) was waiting/was brought
13. As we ...... in our tent, we ....... by a swarm of
6. The paramedics said he ....... while he ....... to rob a mosquitoes.
store.
A) slept/had been attacked
A) had been shot/was trying B) were sleeping/were attacked
B) had shot/has been trying C) have slept/arc attacking
C) was being shot/has tried D) sleep/have been attacked
D) has been shot/tried E) have been sleeping/attack
E) was shooting/had tried
14. Malaria, which ....... to have been eradicated, ...... a
7. No one in the office ....... to appreciate how hard I big come-back in recent years.
work at my present job, so I........ .
A) was thinking/makes makes me think back nostalgically to when I was a
B) thought/was making university student.
C) was thought/has made
A) Unless B) So that
D) has been thought/will make
C) Whenever D) Though
E) is thought/is made
E) No matter
15. I ....... any of the films yet that.......... for "Oscars" in
this year's Academy Awards. 23. ....... did inflation seem to be under control ....... the
government lost the election and all the country's
A) haven't seen/were chosen economic woes began all over again.
B) am not seeing/will choose
C) didn't see/have chosen A) No sooner/than B) Either/or
D) don't see/are chosen C) Both/and D) Not only/but also
E) hadn't seen/will be chosen E) Neither/nor

16. The heads of hunting arrows used by early Indians 24. Our scouts brought us news that the enemy was
were oval so that they could be withdrawn easily; planning an ambush for us up ahead; .......... we
war arrowheads, .......... were barbed to prevent easy decided to take another route.
withdrawal. A) therefore B) in order that
A) on the contrary B) even though C) otherwise D) moreover
C) besides D) on the other hand E) whereas
E) likewise
25. ........ where I go, I cannot get away from people
17. Since ....... Israel ....... Syria seems to want a peace blowing smoke in my face.
deal enough to begin negotiating seriously, it appears A) Even though B) Provided
that the present state of uneasy truce will remain in C) Besides D) Despite
effect.
E) No matter
A) both/and B) no sooner/than
C) whether/or D) neither/nor
26. Candidates will be able to learn through the
E) either/or Internet ......... whether they've passed the
exam, .......... which university they've got a place in.
18. I’ve sent you the money and I'll be worried about it A) hardly/when B) not only/but also
while it is hi transit, so please let me know ....... it C) either/or D) when/yet
arrives.
E) so sooner/that
A) because B) in case
C) so that D) by the time
27. ....... you eat properly and take plenty of exercise,
E) as soon there is no reason you should not stay healthy and
active into middle age and beyond.
19. ....... more sewage treatment plants are built, the A) In order to B) Due to
Bosphorus and Golden Horn will never be cleaned C) Provided D) Furthermore
up.
E) Therefore
A) As long as B) Unless
C) As soon as D) By the time
28. I make sure always to take a book or magazine with
E) Without me wherever I go .......... I always have something to
read if I am stuck in a long queue or a waiting room.
20. We've found a fantastic place to stay in Ayvalık A) so that B) in case
which is ............ inexpensive, ....... right by the sea. C) since D) until
A) whether/or B) neither/nor E) while
C) either/or D) not only/but also
E) no sooner/than 29. It is hardly surprising that Sally was turned down
for the job. She turned up late for the
21. Fred enjoyed every minute of his freedom ...... his interview; ........ she was wearing jeans and a
wife returned from visiting her mother. sweatshirt.
A) by the time B) as long as A) otherwise B) even though
C) ever since D) unless C) however D) moreover
E) until E) therefore

22. ....... I hear that old Beatles song, "She Loves You", it 30. It is usually easy to stay out of trouble in foreign
countries .......... you behave yourself property and B) haven't had to go
respect the local culture. C) didn't use to go
D) aren't supposed to go
A) as soon as B) otherwise
E) needn't have gone
C) however D) no matter
E) as long as
38. The upper end of the Golden Horn ....... "the Sweet
Waters of Europe", but now the water there smells
31. With the expertise available, their business ........ horrible.
more successful than it is now, but they made the
mistake of trying to export freezers to Iceland. A) should have been called
B) must be calling
A) is supposed to be B) should have been C) ought to have called
C) would rather be D) must have been D) is supposed to be called
E) may have been E) used to be called

32. The team's new striker ......... as good as everyone 39. I have retaken my driving test three times, but I
says he is; otherwise, his old team ......... him so still .........it.
cheaply.
A) haven't been able to pass
A) shouldn't be/hasn't been selling B) can't have passed
B) didn't use to be/doesn't have to sell C) haven't had to pass
C) must not be/can't have sold D) won't be passing
D) can't be/wouldn't have sold E) used not to pass
E) wouldn't be/must not have sold
40. I asked the students to write an essay, but they all
33. Oh dear! You .......... any food with you. The school have only written a single paragraph, so I assume
provides a buffet lunch for people attending the they ......... me.
course.
A) would rather not understand
A) needn't have brought B) had better not understand
B) must not have brought C) must not have understood
C) can't have brought D) needn't have understood
D) couldn't bring E) shouldn't have understood
E) didn't use to bring
41. I know I should have phoned you, but I received an
34. They ....... at their destination by now. I'll phone and urgent phone call and ......... the office in a hurry.
make sure that they are alright.
A) must have left B) should be leaving
A) must arrive C) was able to leave D) had to leave
B) ought to have arrived E) would rather leave
C) will be arriving
D) were arriving
E) had better arrive 42. I......... a perfect meal by myself, but I had too many
helpers all making suggestions, so, in the end, it
turned out inedible.
35. I.......... late a couple of nights this week if you want,
but I ......... not to work at the weekend. A) used to cook B) could have cooked
C) would be cooking D) must have cooked
A) could work/had better
E) had to cook
B) should work/would mind
C) must work/would rather
D) can work/would prefer 43. While skiing, Sally lost her balance and began to roll
E) will be able to work/would down the slope at a tremendous speed, but
fortunately, she ......... on to a branch of a tree in her
path just at the last moment.
36. They ....... at their old address any more because the
letters I sent have been returned marked: "Return to A) could have held
sender; address unknown." B) must have held
C) ought to be holding
A) didn't live B) don't have to live
D) was able to hold
C) must not live D) can't have lived
E) was supposed to hold
E) shouldn't live
44. There are laws saying that certain fish ....... only at
37. You ....... to so much trouble preparing all this food. certain times of the year in order to prevent their
We're old friends, so you don't have to impress me. extinction.
A) must not have gone A) have to catch
B) should have caught C) that D) why
C) must be catching E) how
D) can be caught
E) used to be caught
53. In Greek mythology, the Muses, from ........ name the
word music is derived, were nine goddesses who
45. Oscar's interview ....... very well because he looks came to be regarded as patrons of the arts and
completely miserable. sciences.
A) shouldn't have gone B) wouldn't go A) which B) where
C) didn't use to go D) must not go C) whom D) why
E) can't have gone E) whose

46. If the water ....... back on tomorrow, we ....... without 54. Though scientists now understand ........ earthquakes
it for three days. take place, they are still unable to predict them.
A) hasn't come/are being A) that B) which
B) isn't coming/would be C) why D) what
C) doesn't come/will have been
E) whose
D) didn't come/have been
E) hadn't come/would have been
55. He told me to meet him outside the pub, but there
are so many pubs in London that I was not sure .......
47. ........ you still ........ to university if you had been able
one he meant.
to find a well-paying job when you finished school?
A) what B) which
A) Would/have gone B) Did/go
C) where D) that
C) Will/be going D) Have/been going
E) whose
E) Were/going to go

56. ....... terrible weather we have had this winter! I hope


48. I wish I ....... Elizabeth before she married Jock; I'm
spring comes early.
sure I.......her to change her mind.
A) What B) That
A) saw/must have persuaded
C) Which D) Why
B) had seen/could have persuaded
C) was going to see/persuaded I E) When
D) have seen/could persuade
E) can see/will be able to persuade 57. Though I am able to do a few minor repairs on a car
by myself, I have little idea ....... a car actually works.
49. I believe that if refined sugar ....... in the last twenty A) what B) which
years, it would have been banned. C) when D) where
A) was being discovered E) how
B) will have been discovered
C) had been discovered 58. The uninterrupted history of blacks in the United
D) has been discovered States began in 1619, ......... 20 Africans were landed
E) would be discovered in the English colony of Virginia.
A) where B) when
50. I wish we ....... the early flight tomorrow morning C) whom D) whose
because there is no public transport at that time of
the day. E) which

A) don't have to take B) won't be taking


C) wouldn't have taken D) weren't taking 59. Your mother is beautiful and your father is
intelligent; I don't know ....... you can possibly take
E) mustn't take after.
A) that B) why
51. The Molucca Islands, ....... are today part of C) how D) who
Indonesia, were once called the Spice Islands.
E) what
A) where B) what
C) which D) that
60. Because the British House of Lords is a legislative
E) why body, none of ....... members have been elected, many
people think it should be eliminated.
52. The part of Central Asia ....... the Turks originated A) whose B) which
also gave rise to the Mongols and the Japanese. C) where D) whom
A) which B) where
E) that E) to be found/weigh

61. We were lucky ....... someone who knew where you 68. The protesters threatened to disrupt the hunt, so the
live; otherwise, we could have spent all day ....... for hunt leader asked the police ....... those ...... part.
your house.
A) protecting/taken
A) meeting/to look B) to meet/looking B) protect/to be taking
C) to be meeting/look D) meet/to be looking C) to protect/taking
E) having met/having looked D) having protected/took
E) being protected/to take
62. Technology is changing so fast that now children
have to show their parents how ....... things like video 69. ....... his back on the advantages his father's influence
recorders. could bring him, Donald had no choice but ....... his
own way in the world.
A) to be operated B) to be operating
C) having operated D) operating A) To be turning/making
B) Having turned/to make
E) to operate
C) Turning/having made
D) To have turned/to be made
63. As an employee of yours, I appreciate ...... about the E) To turn/to have made
problems we are facing, but at the same time, I
resent ...... any say in solving them
70. I realise that you won't be persuaded...... your beard
A) being told/not having off, but at least, you can have it ........ a little.
B) to have been told/not have
A) shaving/to trim
C) telling/not to have
B) being shaved/trimming
D) told/not having had
C) to have shaved/trim
E) to tell/not to have had
D) to shave/trimmed,
E) having shaved/being trimmed
64. Japanese researchers have discovered that rubbing
your skin with virgin olive oil after ........ it to the sun
71. In the army, I was trained ....... in the face of enemy
is a good way ........ skin cancer.
fire, something I am glad I was never asked ....... in
A) being exposed/to have avoided real life.
B) exposing/to be avoided
A) to advance/to do
C) having exposed/to avoid
B) being advanced/doing
D) to expose/having avoided
C) having advanced/to be done
E) to have exposed/avoiding
D) to have advanced/for doing
E) advancing/having done \
65. The slave revolt that was perhaps most frightening to
white slave owners was the one ....... by Nat Turner in
72. The surfer who disappeared was, at first,
1831.
thought ............by a shark, but eventually he was
A) having led B) leading seen ......... for help.
C) to lead D) led
A) to eat/having signalled
E) to have led B) to have eaten/to signal
C) eating/to have signalled
66. Vincristine, a medicine ........... effective in the D) having been eaten/signal
treatment of leukemia in children, was discovered in E) to have been eaten/signalling
the common periwinkle plant.
A) proving B) to have proved 73. The noted Viennese physician Sigmund Freud was
C) have proved D) proves one of the first .......... workable cures for mental
E) prove disorders.
A) being suggested B) having suggested
C) suggest D) suggesting
67. Among the many types of brown bears ......... in E) to suggest
Alaska is the famous Kodiak, the largest of all living
carnivorous land mammals, ......... up to 770 74. A cat, if ......... will scratch and bite ......... itself.
kilograms.
A) cornering/defending
A) to find/to weigh B) corner/to be defending
B) found/weighing C) having cornered/defend
C) finding/to be weighing D) cornered/to defend
D) to have found/weighed E) to corner/defended
75. The first primitive boats were made .......... bundles of C) so few D) too much
reeds together, and it is still possible ......... such boats E) more
on Ethiopia's Lake Tana.
A) for tying/seeing 83. When we lived in New York, our apartment had .......
B) to have tied/having seen cockroaches in it ....... we had to move house.
C) by tying/to see
D) having tied/to be seen A) enough/for B) so many/that
E) to tie/to have seen C) too many/that D) so much/as
E) more/than
76. Syria is one of the Middle East's ....... producers of
oil, but since it produces ....... for domestic 84. Children learn ....... in the first five years of their
consumption, it doesn't need to import any. lives ....... they learn in all the rest of their lives put
together.
A) so small/little
B) smallest/enough A) too much/so B) more/than
C) too small/too much C) so much/that D) such a lot/like
D) small enough/any E) enough/that
E) as small/few
85. She wasn't ........ to disappoint trim gently and told
77. His boss was angry at him, and told him that if he him she thought he was an arrogant, selfish and
did not begin working ........ he expected him to, he inconsiderate man.
would lose his job.
A) as tactful B) more tactful
A) as hard as B) too hard for C) so tactful that D) the most tactful
C) much harder D) so hard that E) tactful enough
E) the hardest
86. When you retire, it is best to interest ....... in
78. There is ....... traffic now ....... it is very difficult to something like a hobby or a good cause so that you
cross the major streets. have a good way of spending ....... time.
A) such heavy/that B) as heavy/as A) you/yours B) yours/your own
C) too heavy/for D) heavy enough/that C) you/yourself D) your/you
E) much heavier/than E) yourself/your

79. We were all impressed with Alex's French when we 87. When we gave ....... the book, she thanked ....... so
went to Paris with him; he seemed to be much that it was almost embarrassing.
speaking ....... the natives.
A) she/our B) hers/ours
A) such a fluent B) so fluent that C) her/us D) herself/we
C) fluently enough D) as fluently as E) hers/ourselves
E) the most fluent
88. George's new kitten kept ....... awake all last night
80. He was ....... a tyrant in his own home ....... his wife crying for .......mother.
and children began to tremble with fear as soon as
they heard his footsteps coming up the stairs to their A) himself/it B) it/its own
apartment. C) his/itself D) him/its
E) itself/his
A) too much/that B) very/for
C) more/than D) so/as
89. Because deserts, particularly in North Africa,
E) such/that
expanded ....... during the 20th century, there is
now ....... arable land in some places than there used
81. Even though basketball is my favourite sport, I to be.
am ..... to be a ...... player.
A) enough/too much B) so much/far less
A) very short/well C) as many/as D) few/as little
B) such a short/best E) plenty/so much
C) too short/good
D) much shorter/better
E) the shortest/so well 90. I have never been so bored in my life as when I was
stuck for three days in a small town in central
Anatolia with ......... to read and .......... to talk to.
82. Istanbul and Ephesus are two of ........ visited places
in Turkey. A) nowhere/anyone
B) anything/someone
A) the most B) enough C) nothing/no one
D) nobody/anywhere 99. There were scarcely any workers who didn’t take
E) something/everywhere part in demonstrations, ........?
A) were there B) didn’t they
91. In the United States, elections go on for such a long C) did there D) were they
time that......... gets bored with ........ . E) weren’t there
A) everybody/them B) anybody/itself
C) someone/themselves D) anyone/it 100.Although he has made several mistakes in the past,
E) no one/their you shouldn’t treat him so badly, .......?
A) but your daughter shouldn't
92. At his trial, he claimed that he was ........... involved B) and your daughter has too
with criminal gangs, leading a decent life for many C) and your daughter shouldn’t either
years. D) and nor has your daughter
A) any more B) even E) but your daughter hasn’t
C) still D) already
E) no longer

93. I'm afraid I am not a very good cook: this dish was
supposed to be shepherd's pie, but it tastes ......... like
something you would feed the dog.
A) as B) too
C) so D) more
E)such

94. I don't think I have ever been ....... as cold as central


Anatolia in January.
A) anywhere B) nowhere
C) everywhere D) wherever
E) somehow

95. When I knocked on my ex-girlfriend’s door and


asked for Barbara, I was told that ............ by that
name lived there .............. .
A) anybody/no more
B) nobody/any more
C) somebody/any longer
D) everyone/no longer
E) someone/much longer

96. I spent ........time doing my research, so in the end,


there wasn’t ..........time left to write my paper.
A) so little/too much B) so many/a lot of
C) the most/little D) too much/enough
E) so much /plenty

97. All the possibilities must be considered before any


action is taken, .........?
A) is it B) aren't they
C) mustn’t it D) must it
E) mustn't they

98. No one can change your mind if you have already


taken a decision, ..........?
A) have you B) can they
C) can you D) haven't they
E) can't they

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