English ace - test 2002

1. What do you do?
A) How do you do. B) Very well, thank you.
C) I’m between jobs. D) I’m an artist.

2. In my country we …………………. when guests arrive.
A) usually offer a cup of tea B) normally prepare a meal
C) always have a bath D) never serve anything

3. Have a good weekend. ……………….
A) Not at all, don’t mention it. B) Thanks. The same to you.
C) Thanks. D) Sleep well.

4. Do you fancy a game of table-tennis?
A) No, thanks. B) This is Keith. C) I’d love one. D) Yes, I am.

5. Don’t shout …….. me!
A) to B) on C) at D) for

6. Someone who makes people laugh is called:
A) generous B) funny C) amusing D) hilarious

7. A saw is a tool which you use for ………………
A) cutting metal B) undoing nuts C) pulling out nails D) cutting wood

8. It’s your turn to do the washing up. …………………………
A) OK. I’ll do it in a minute. B) Don’t worry. I’ll do it later.
C) I’m sorry. I won’t do it. D) It’s all right. I’ll do it after this cartoon.

9. There isn’t ……….. toothpaste. We must buy some.
A) any B) too much C) some D) a lot of

10. …………………………., so there’s nothing for lunch.
A) Your dog has eaten the sausages B) I haven’t done the shopping
C) You’ve forgotten to order pizzas D) My cat’s stolen the fish

11. That’s the boy ………. bike I borrowed yesterday.
A) who’s B) who C) which D) whose

12. Think ………….. before you make any important decisions.
A) slow B) calmly C) carefully D) careful
13. How long have you been here?
A) Since Monday. B) For about two weeks. C) For Christmas. D) Two days ago.

14. In my opinion Science ……………. Geography.
A) is more interesting than B) is more easier than
C) isn’t nice as D) isn’t as fascinating as

15. Did you bring any water? …………………………
A) Yes, but not much. There’s only a little. B) No, I forgot, but there’s still some left.
C) No, sorry. There isn’t any at all. D) Yes, I did . There’s still a few left.

16. You ……………. be a great artist, you can just paint shapes and lines.
A) don’t have to B) needn’t C) mustn’t D) shouldn’t

17. We all work hard, ……………?
A) didn’t we B) haven’t we C) don’t we D) aren’t we

18. What kind of TV programmes do you like?
A) I don’t mind quiz shows. B) I prefer watch comedy shows than the news.
C) I can’t stand documentaries. D) I only like to cook on Sundays.

19. What would you do if you found someone’s wallet?
A) I’ll give it to you. B) I’d keep it.
C) I’d take it to our headmaster. D) I won’t take it to the police.

20. What’s she like?
A) She’s a bit bad tempered. B) She’s extremely sensitive.
C) She’s exhausted and thirsty. D) She’s a talented musician.

21. What is it? You buy it in a bottle, you put it on your body and it protects you from the sun.
A) sunglasses B) sun-tan oil C) sun-tan lotion D) sunset

22. I adore all Russian writers, …………. Tolstoy.
A) except B) especially C) over D) nearly

23. The doctor advised me to lie down because I had …………..
A) a sunstroke B) a stomachache C) wasp bites D) insect bites

24. Do you mind if I look at your paper? ……………………..
A) Well, it’s a bit cold. B) I’m sorry, it’s not mine.
C) Well, I’m reading it myself, actually. D) Not at all.

25. I’m sorry to trouble you, but could you………..me some sugar?
A) borrow B) lend C) pass D) take

26. ……………… to Australia?
A) Did you ever go B) Could you take me C) Have you ever been D) Had you ever go

27. Can you help me?
A) Sorry, not now. I’m working. B) I’m afraid I’m doing something important now.
C) I’m looking forward te seeing you. D) I will, in a minute.

28. In Great Britain a public school is a(n) ………….school.
A) state B) a religious C) important D) private
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