Final Test
1. VOCABULARY
Choose the correct option a, b, c or d.
1. When we at the airport, Jenna’s flight had already landed and she was waiting for us in
the café.
a. arrived b. reached c. got d. approached 2. Beatrice said that working as a is enjoyable in every aspect, apart from the
fact that you have to work outdoors.
a. chambermaid b. stewardess c. tour guide d. travel agent 3. After a week on the yacht, Joshua was happy to be on again.
a. shore b. coast c. beach d. sea
4. When the weather was nice, she liked to go for a walk in the early morning . a. blizzard b. mist c. downpour d. heatwave
5. The he made online cost him an arm and a leg.
a. acquisition b. profit c. purchase d. damage
6. Joe Donne has been with murder and is expected to serve many years in prison. a. charged b. convicted c. blamed d. sentenced
7. The hijacker said he would release all the if the police satisfied his demands. a. victims b. witnesses c. jury d. hostages
8. A new villa is being built the outskirts of the city.
a. in b. on c. at d. into 9. Bill and Denise decided to get married but they haven’t a date yet.
a. put b. set c. thought d. held 10. Everyone likes my cooking. Gerard is just the exception the rule.
a. of b. in c. to d. from
11. Vivian had a very busy year, because she was in several theatrical performances. a. concentrated b. related c. involved d. specialised
12. Although they were told to keep their voices , they were still very noisy. a. back b. down c. off d. on
13. Students should attend all lectures without .
a. delay b. warning c. doubt d. fail
14. The windmills were such an sight that tourists could not stop taking pictures of them. a. impressed b. impressive c. impression d. impress
15. Stuart at his mother’s photo for a second and then continued reading his novel. a. gazed b. stared c. glanced d. watched
16. The financial scandal, which was revealed right before the Election Day, received a lot of . a. advertisement b. commercial c. publicity d. announcement
17. Some of the of working for this company are private health insurance, an annual bonus and commuting expenses.
a. donations b. rewards c. incomes d. perks 18. We while the artist painted Lisa’s portrait.
a. observed b. viewed c. noticed d. admired
19. I would love to stay and chat, but I am in because my train leaves in about an hour. a. advance b. a hurry c. time d. brief
20. The doctor said my mother’s blood sugar levels were perfectly . a. normal b. physical c. common d. average 21. The government is planning to a satellite into space next month.
a. remove b. launch c. shoot d. eject
22. Being a figure can often mean that you have to give up your personal life. a. celebrity b. star c. fabulous d. public
23. How did it come that you got a job in Dubai?
a. into b. up with c. round d. about
24. Bob was going to propose to Alexandra last night, but in the end he and decided to wait a bit longer.
a. turned a blind eye b. was all ears c. broke a leg d. got cold feet 25. What meanings do you think the writer is trying to ?
a. connect b. transport c. convey d. transfer
26. Although I don’t like using credit cards, they come if you run out of cash. a. in handy b. into effect c. into power d. to light
27. Joe’s family never believed he would be capable murder. a. for b. of c. off d. to
28. Throughout her childhood, Denise strove to make her father proud her. a. about b. of c. in d. for
29. Steve didn’t at work and didn’t even call to let the boss know he wasn’t coming. a. end up b. take up c. catch up d. show up
30. To meet the deadline we must stop wasting time and get .
a. down to business b. the sack c. even d. on our nerves 31. Geraniums bring memories of my happy childhood in the village.
a. up b. back c. in d. round 32. Her parents have been putting a lot of on her to get a part-time job.
a. effort b. money c. pressure d. blame 33. They all agreed that Stephanie might not be perfect, but has a lot of .
2. GRAMMAR
Choose the correct option.
1. Where these past three years?
a. do you work b. you have worked c. are you working d. have you been working
2. Although it is quite unbelievable, these days his diet of watermelon only.
a. is consisting b. consists c. has been consisting d. was consisting
3. The police seem to think that the victim when the burglary took place.
a. had been sleeping b. slept c. was sleeping d. has been sleeping
4. that Mercedes car?
a. Who does own b. Who owns c. Who is owning d. Who did own
5. By 2018 a new airport in the capital.
a. will build b. will have been built c. will be building d. will have been building
6. Students be careful when going down the stairs.
a. ought to b. need c. could d. would
7. On condition that they make an effort, they it in time.
a. make b. will have made c. might make d. had to make
8. I met three journalists, two of had recently been to Georgia.
a. which b. those c. whose d. whom
9. It is important to notify me one week before you .
a. arrive b. are arriving c. will arrive d. have arrived 10. Would you be interested in our new product?
a. to try b. try c. trying d. having tried 11. They had a chance of surviving if they had found water.
a. should have b. might have c. must have d. can’t have 12. Mandy was seen the building at five in the morning.
a. having left b. leave c. to leave d. to have left 13. Some years ago, Betsy Sanders a great singer.
a. was thought to be b. was thought she is c. was thought of bein d. thought to be 14. The director at Mr Clean at the moment.
a. is washing his car b. has his car washed c. is having his car washed d. had his car washed 15.You will lose the case you find a better lawyer.
a. provided b. if not c. unless d. as long as 16. Because of the hurricane we not to leave the building under any circumstances.
a. have told b. have been told c. tell d. will have told
a. is b. has been c. were d. can be 18. It’s time for him how to drive.
a. learn b. learnt c. to learn d. learning 19. My cat by my sister while I’m away.
a. is taking care of b. is being taken care of c. took care of d. has taken care of 20. Never speak to people you don’t know.
a. should you b. you should c. you shouldn’t d. shouldn’t you 21. what the professor was talking about?
a. Do you understand b. Are you understanding c. Understand d. You have understood 22. The candidate was unsuccessful as he had previous working experience and did not
hold a postgraduate degree.
a. hardly b. little c. plenty d. few 23. The neighbours so much noise that it is very hard to sleep!
a. make always b. are always making c. do always make d. have always made 24. late for work, which makes a bad impression on all her colleagues.
a. Linda always is b. Linda is always c. Linda does always d. Always Linda is 25. They said they regretted us that our application had been rejected.
a. informed b. informing c. to inform d. to have informed 26. By the doctor’s orders, you are harming yourself.
a. don’t follow b. not to follow c. not following d. not follow 27. It was expensive house to maintain that the owners had to sell it.
a. so b. such c. too d. such an 28. his bad health, he is very active.
a. However b. Although c. In spite d. Despite 29. The manager suggested some days off.
a. to take b. take c. taking d. having taken
30. ‘It was a mistake to become a teacher. I wish I Architecture,’ said Stephen. a. studied b. had studied c. have studied d. would study 31. Ken was the second person his mother in hospital.
a. to visit b. visiting c. have visited d. visit 32. We each other since primary school.
a. are known b. have been knowing c. have known d. knew 33. The phone all afternoon and I haven’t had time for a cup of coffee yet.
3. READING
Read the article about Copenhagen. Some sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits each gap. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
Copenhagen-The fairytale city
Copenhagen is a perfect weekend break destination for anyone who wants to enjoy art, culture, and beautiful architecture. Copenhagen is the capital of Denmark and it is one of Europe’s most charming cities. Over the centuries, fishing and trading turned the place into a prosperous town and in 1343 King Valdemar Atterdag made it the capital of Denmark.
The city of Copenhagen and the surrounding areas have many different things to offer visitors including museums, art galleries, restaurants, botanical gardens, the Tivoli Gardens and lots more. It is located about 40 minutes outside the city in a 19th century villa which is built on a hillside which slopes downwards to the sea. It has an
excellent collection of international contemporary art and various interesting temporary exhibitions. Also, the Black Diamond, Denmark’s striking Royal Library, is well worth a visit. The outside of the building is made of glass and marble and it houses a concert hall and waterfront café. Another building worth visiting while in the city is the new Opera House, which is built on the waterfront and is a magnificent example of modern architecture.
There is a bright spacious public area where you can enjoy views over the water and inside the building is a traditional horseshoe-shaped auditorium decorated with warm colours.
A trip to Copenhagen would be incomplete without visiting the Little Mermaid. She was created in honour of the Danish author, Hans Christian Andersen, who entertained children around the world with his fairytales. The story of the mermaid who rescued a shipwrecked prince is particularly well-known.
You can also easily combine a trip to Denmark with a visit to Sweden. Built in 2000, it is one of the longest structures in Europe.
Copenhagen is a pretty city with a medieval atmosphere, the houses are tall and thin and there are plenty of boutiques and coffee shops in the city centre. Hotels are affordable compared with other Scandinavian capitals and there are plenty of restaurants to enjoy traditional Danish cuisine. In addition, you will be given a warm welcome by the friendly Danish people who are well-known for their hospitality.
A. A walk around its streets is a visual delight, with striking architecture to be found around every corner. B. The sculpture sits on a rock in the Copenhagen harbour and is admired by thousands of tourists all year
round.
C. One attraction worth seeing is the Louisiana Art Gallery.
D. Tivoli Gardens is Denmark’s world famous theme park which has entertainment for kids and adults, including
rides, an aquarium, a theatre and a concert hall.
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33 score 1 2 3 4 5 6 7F. The most convenient way of reaching it is by boat, which adds an element of glamour to the experience. G. You just cross over the Oresund Bridge which links the two countries.
H. It is the largest in Scandinavia and contains many historical treasures.
4. LISTENING
You will hear people talking in six different situations. For questions 1-6, choose the best answer a, b or c.
1. You overhear a conversation. How do fashion recycling parties benefit the environment? a. They reduce the amount of rubbish in landfills.
b. They raise money for charity.
c. They are an economical way to get designer clothes.
2. You overhear a conversation. What is the purpose of the therapeutic gardening course? a. to keep troubled teens in school
b. to help improve students' marks
c. to help students feel better about themselves
3. You overhear a conversation. What does the man believe? a. To like art you have to understand it.
b. Art is a means of expression.
c. Objects in paintings can symbolise more than one thing.
4. You overhear a conversation. What did the man not enjoy on his holiday? a. the music
b. the camel ride c. the desert
5. You overhear a conversation. What did the man think of the play? a. It was silly.
b. The set was realistic.
c. It was entertaining.
6. You overhear a conversation. What does the man say about meditation?
a. Anybody can do it.
b. It takes some practice to get better at it.
c. It takes a long time to feel its benefits.
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