Vocabulary Tests [ 53 ] Test Fifty Three

53 - ] Vocabulary Tests

Test Fifty Three

1 . Buildings and parts of buildings

Supply the best words

1 . Is there a ---------------- that sells papers near here ? ( A ) magazine  ( B ) shop     

2 . I can’t find the -----------------to the building .            ( A ) entry         ( B ) entrance     

3 . We employ 900 workers in this ------------------          ( A ) factory      ( B ) fabric  

4 . You can buy anything in a large ----------------           ( A ) boutique   ( B ) store    

5 . It’s a long way up to the tenth ---------------                ( A ) storey        ( B ) story  

6 . Don’t stand in the ------------------- !                             ( A ) doorway    ( B ) door  

7 . We have all our meals in the ------------------ .             ( A ) kitchen       ( B ) cuisine  

8 . Our ---------------- is the best room in the house .       ( A ) living room ( B ) saloon    

9 . Have you ever seen the ---------------- at Cologne ?    ( A ) dome           ( B ) cathedral  

10 . Let’s have our meal on the --------------- .                 ( A ) roof              ( B )  terrace 

11 . What does it cost to rent a small ---------------- ?     ( A ) room            ( B )  camera 

12 . That cupboard takes up too much --------------   .    ( A ) place            ( B ) room  

13 . How much is that shirt in the ------------------------? ( A ) vitro             ( B ) window   

14 . There’s an ------------ staircase leading to the roof . ( A ) outside         ( B ) exterior     

15 . The --------------floor is one up from the basement . ( A ) first              ( B ) ground  

16 . Where’s mother ? - She’s ---------------- .                   ( A ) downstairs   ( B ) down  

17. There’s an Anglican ------------------ in Athens .         ( A ) church         ( B ) temple  

18 . It’s up the --------------------- and on the first floor .  ( A ) ladder          ( B )  stairs

Answer Key

1 . B 2 . B 3 . A 4 . B 5 . A (Am E B ) 6 . A 7 . A 8 . A 9 . B 10 . B 11 . A 12 . B 13 . B

14 . A 15 . B ( Am E A ) 16 . A 17 . A 18 . B   

2 .Verbs / verb phrases with and without prepositions

Supply suitable prepositions only where necessary

1 . I completely agree ---------------- you !

2 . A stranger approached ---------------- me in the street and asked me for money .

3 . I’ll have to go ------------------ home soon .   

4 . I didn’t do it . Don’t shout ---------------------me !

5. How long will it take us to reach ------------------ London ?

6 . Everyone stood up when the President entered ---------------- the room .

7 . I’ll be thinking -------------- you when you’re having your interview .

8. I told ------------- my wife I’d be late home this evening .

9 . Why don’t you answer --------------- me when I ask you a question ?

10 . Shall I ask --------------- the bill , so we can pay and leave ?

11 . The car left the road and went --------------------- a tree .

12 . What time did you leave ---------------- home ?

13 . Are you going to attend ---------------- the funeral service ?

14 . It doesn’t matter what her mother say, she never obeys --------------- her .

15 . John married ------------------ the girl next door .

16 . I’ve been married ------------------John for five years .

17 . How long have you been waiting ---------------- the bus ?

18 . They’ve replied ---------------------- our letter of February 15^th .

19 . What can I say ------------------- them that they haven’t heard before ?

20 . I think they’ll agree --------------- the terms of our contract .

Answer Key

1 . with 2 . - 3 . - 4 . at 5 . ------- 6 .-------- 7 . of / about 8 . ----- 9 . ----------- 10 . for

11 . into 12 . ---------- 13 . ---------- 14 . ----------- 15 . --------- 16 . to 17 . for 18 . to

19 . to 20 . to

Supply suitable prepositions only where necessary

1 .I’d like to speak ---------------- the manager please .

2 . Please listen carefully ---------------- what I have to say .

3 . We’ve entered ---------------- an agreement and we can’t change our minds now .

4 . What time did you finish ---------------- work ?

5 . They didn’t hear you . You’ll have to shout ----------- them again .

6 . I’ll be passing ---------------- a letterbox , so I can post this for you .

7. It’s the first time I’ve ever played chess --------------- anyone who is as good as you .

8. Children find it hard to pay attention ----------- their teachers all day long .

9 . You can’t regard a degree ------------- a passport to a job .

10 . I seem to spend most of my time dreaming --------------- you .

11 . Today we hope to visit -------------------- two museums .

12 . It’s no good raising your voice ; he can’t hear ----------- you .

13 . We’re looking forward ------------ seeing you again soon .

14 . It’s taken them a month to respond ----------------- our letter .

15 . Smile ----------------- the camera .

16 . You shouldn’t ask -------------- people personal questions .

17 . I want to spend the afternoon watching ------------- football on TV .

18 . No one ever died ---------------- hard work .

19 . We expect to arrive -------------- London before the shops shut .

20 . What do you know --------------- the care of indoor plants ?

Answer Key

1 . to 2 . to 3 . into 4 . ------- 5 . to 6 . -------- 7 . against / with 8 . to 9 . as 10 . of / about

11 . ------- 12 . ------ 13 . to 14 . to 15 . at 16 . -------- 17 . ------ 18 . of 19 . in 20 . about  

 

Vocabulary Tests [ 52 ] , Test Fifty Two

52 - ] Vocabulary Tests 

 

Test Fifty Two

1 . ‘Be’ , ‘get’ , ‘go’ , ‘make’ , etc.

Supply the best word or words

1 . You don’t have to --------------- every time I ask you a question .

( A ) annoy ( B ) get annoyed

2 . I avoid eating cakes and biscuits because I don’t want to ------------------- .

( A ) get fat  ( B ) fatten

3 . How much --------------------- ?

( A ) does it make ( B ) is it ( C ) does it ( D ) has it

4 . Take an umbrella with you . You don’t want to ------------------

( A ) wetten ( B ) get wet ( C ) wet yourself

5 . These apples have ------------------- and they’re very nice .

( A ) softened ( B ) goes soft ( C ) made soft

6 . I ---------------------- playing tennis .  

( A ) heated ( B ) hotted ( C ) got hot ( D ) got heat

7 . This nice hand cream will --------------------- your hands soft .

( A ) do ( B ) make ( C ) get

8. I -----------------waiting for the bus .

( A ) cold ( B ) colded ( C ) get cold ( D ) made cold

9 . She was weak and thin after two months’ illness , but we soon ----------------- .

( A ) fattened her up ( B ) gopt her fat ( C ) made her fat

10 . English is easy when you begin learning but it soon --------------------- .

( A ) gets difficult ( B ) does difficult ( C ) difficults ( D ) makes difficult

11 . This egg smells awful  . Its --------------------------- .

( A ) baddened ( B ) gone bad ( C ) got bad

12 . I ----------------------wandering about all day without any food . 

( A ) got hungry ( B ) hungered ( C ) made hungry

13 .  Your children have --------------------- since I last saw them !  

( A ) talled so much ( B ) got so tall ( C ) been so tall

14 . I don’t mean to --------------------- with so many questions !

( A ) get you tired ( B ) tire you ( C ) tire yourself ( D )

15 , Why didn’t you--------------- this morning ? 

( A ) shave you ( B ) shave ( C ) get shaved yourself

Answer Key

1 . B 2 . A 3. B 4 . B 5 . B 6 . C 7 . B 8 . C 9 . A 10 . A 11 . B 12 . A 13 . B 14 . B 15 . B

2 . Work and jobs

Supply the most suitable words from the list on the right .

1 . ……………. is hard to find at the moment .                                   ( a ) boss

2 . The quality of the food in a restaurant depends on its …………. ( b ) chauffeur

3 . I work in a garage as a car …………..                                              ( c ) chef

4 . Nancy has started a new ………………                                            ( d ) colleague

5 . Mrs. Davis is the …………….. of this shop , not the owner            ( e ) college

6. If you want to know the way , ask a ……………. .                            ( f ) conductor

7 . Who’s the …………….. of the Boston Symphony Orchestra ?       ( g ) doctor

8 . Brenda Mittens was a university …………… at the age of 26 .      ( h ) engineer

9. He has a car with a uniformed …………….. .                                    ( i ) job

10 . His …………….. at school has given him a good report .              ( j ) manager

11 . What’s the name of the ……………. of your company ?               ( k ) mechanic

12 . An ……………. designs bridges or roads .                                      ( l ) medicine

13 . The ……………. of our shop is putting up the rent .                      ( m ) owner

14 . There had been a burglary , so we called the …………. .               ( n ) police

15 . I went into business after I left …………… .                                    ( o ) policeman

16 . I can’t use a ……………. , never mind a word processor !             ( p ) professor

17 . Gordon is a ……………. at the local hospital .                                 ( q ) teacher

18 . Has the burse given you your ………….. ?                                        ( r ) typist

19 . Smith is a …………… of mine at the office .                                     ( s ) typewriter

20 . It’s useful to be a good …………….. if you use a computer .           ( t ) work

Answer Key

1 . t 2 . c 3 . k 4 . i 5. j 6 . o 7 . f 8 . p 9 . b 10 . q 11 . a 12 . h 13 . m 14 . n 15 . e 16 . s

17 . g 18 . l 19 . d 20 . r

Vocabulary Tests [ 51 ] Test Fifty One

51 - ] Vocabulary Tests

                                             Test Fifty One

1 . Health

Correct the mistakes , which have been underlined for you . Suggest a suitable alternative for each one . The first one has been done for you .

Yesterday , I decided to visit my ( 0 ) medicine                0 . doctor

I’ve been having ( 1 ) aches in the chest .                           1 . -----------------

I ( 2 ) heat all the time , and                                                 2 . ----------------

then I suddenly ( 3 ) cold                                                      3 . -----------------

I ( 4 ) don’t have hunger at all                                             4 . ------------------

and I think I’m ( 5 ) thinning .                                             5 . -----------------

I ( 6 ) tire myself easily , as well .                                         6 . ------------------

Last week I developed a ( 7 ) sore neck  and could            7 . ------------------

hardly speak . I hoped it would ( 8 ) better .                       8 . ------------------

but in fact it got ( 9 ) worst .                                                  9 . -----------------

The doctor ( 10 ) interrogated me                                       10 . -----------------

and gave me a ( 11 ) recipe .                                                 11 . -----------------

‘You can get this medicine at the ( 12 ) pharmacist’s .’    12 . -----------------

he said .’Don’t worry . You’ll soon be ( 13 ) alright .’      13 . -----------------

I ( 14 ) pleased the doctor to give me                                  14 . -----------------

some ( 15 ) advices .                                                              15 . -----------------

‘When you feel better . ( 16 ) make plenty of exercise .    16 .----------------

and you need plenty of ( 17 ) open air .                              17 . ----------------

You’ll be ( 18 ) good in no time .’                                        18 . -----------------

I thanked the doctor as the ( 19 ) nanny showed me out   19 . ---------------

 before leading in the next ( 20 ) customer .                        20 . ----------------

Answer Key

1 . pains 2 . get hot 3 . am not hungry 4 . getting thin(ner) 6 . get tired 7 . sore throat

8 . get better 9 . worse 10 . examined 11 . prescription 12 . chemist’s 13 . all right

( preferably ) 14 . asked 15 . advice 16 . take 17 . fresh 18 . well 19 . nurse 20 . patient

2 . Holidays

Supply the best words .

1- Guesthouses with ----------------- are often hard to find . ( A ) vacations ( B ) vacancies

2 . I looked for a sign which said Rooms --------------- .        ( A ) To Let ( B ) To Rent

3 . I like a room with its own --------------- .                           ( A ) toilet ( B ) cabinet

4 . or at least with a -------------- where I can shave              ( A ) washbasin ( B ) sink

5 . and I prefer it to be on the ground -------------- .              ( A ) stage ( B ) floor

6 . A ------------------ with a view                                              ( A ) camera ( B ) room

7 . of the surrounding ------------- is what I like best .           ( A ) countryside ( B ) land

8 . A holiday hotel should have a friendly ---------------- .     ( A ) manager ( B ) director

9 . who welcomes the ------------- at all times .                        ( A ) guests ( B ) clients

10 . Unfortunately , the best hotels are always ------------- .  ( A ) full ( B ) filled

11 . I like hotels where the lifts aren’t ------------- .                ( A ) out of order ( B ) broken

12 . and which don’t cost too ------------- .                               ( A ) much ( B ) many

13 . A big ----------------- at the end always                                 ( A ) bill ( B ) addition  

14 . spoils a good --------------- .                                                    ( A )  vacancy ( B ) holiday

15 . and makes you wish you had ---------------- .                       ( A ) rested ( B ) stayed

16 . at a cheaper --------------- .                                                     ( A ) place ( B ) space

Answer Key

1 . B 2. A 3 . A 4 . A 5 . B 6 . B 7 . A 8 . A 9 . A 10 . A 11 . A 12 . A 13 . A 14 . B

15 . B 16 . A   

Composition & Essay Writing [ 81 ] , Labor's Day , Knowledge

81 - ] Composition & Essay Writing 

Labor Day

             Labor Day (Labor Day in the United States) is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Labor Day has its origins in the labor union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. For most countries, Labor Day is synonymous with, or linked with, International Workers' Day, which occurs on 1 May. For other countries, Labor Day is celebrated on a different date, often one with special significance for the labor movement in that country. Labor Day is a public holiday in many countries.

                        Labor Day is set to celebrate the hard work and achievements of the labor group. This is one day that is entirely devoted to the labor class. Many countries celebrate this day on a different day. However, in maximum countries, this day occurs on the 1st of May that happens to be International Workers’ Day.

                       The story of Labor Day began with the rise in industrialization. The industrialists exploited the labor class these days. They took a lot of work from them but paid them very less. Laborers were forced to work for 10-15 hours a day in very tough conditions. Those who worked in chemical factories, mines, and other similar places suffered very much. Lastly, they took the bravery to stand united and raise their voice against this oppression. Nearby that time, founding trade unions and going on strike. It was also considered illegal in several countries. So, they formed trade union and laborers went on strike. They also held rallies and protests. Lastly, the government heard their request and reduced the working hour to 8 hours. Thus this special day to celebrate the efforts of this class was also set.

                      Labor Day is a very significant holiday in different countries in the world. Here are some reasons why it is so much significant to the population. When they work in an organized, concerted way, workers become very powerful. Labor Day is a day that unites workers together and reminds them of their power when they act in unity. Workers can often feel ignored, mainly when they do vigorous or otherwise emotionally and physically taxing jobs. Labor Day is a day when workers can feel respected for the work that they have done all over the year.

                       On Labor Day, workers and their needs and rights are in focus. This day can be a motivation for refining worker’s efforts. They learn about their rights and to campaign and make movements. In this way, they can make secure a better life for themselves and their families. Economic data about growth, output, input, and productivity can often unclear. Men and women essentially power the economy with their work. So on Labor Day, we are reminded that the economy is something that affects- real men and women are essential for that.

                      The awesome majority of countries celebrate Labor Day on the same day, May 1st. This means that this day does not just bring together workers in one country , but it also gives a sense that workers all over the world, which unites them through their common struggle and their common experiences.

                 This day is important as it enables workers to take some much-needed rest from their work and to collect their thoughts, spend time with their loved ones, or just recover their energies. This day motivates people to get into work and to work hard. This will help to retain the economy going. It also encourages men and women to follow their chosen careers, to do their best at them. In this way, they contribute to their society.

                  We know that the worker receives minimum pay by selling his own labor. That is the reason why International Labor Day is celebrated all over the world. So this day is to promote and encourage international labor associations. Thus, it is a special day to appreciate and recognize their contribution to society as they are certainly well-deserved.

Knowledge

                      Knowledge is understanding and awareness of something. It refers to the information, facts, skills, and wisdom acquired through learning and experiences in life. Knowledge is a very wide concept and has no end. Acquiring knowledge involves cognitive processes, communication, perception, and logic. It is also the human capacity to recognize and accept the truth. Knowledge can be used for positive as well as negative purposes. Thus knowledge can create and destroy at the same time. One may use knowledge for personal progress as well as the progress of the community, city, state, and nation. Some may use it for negative purposes that may not only harm individuals but can also harm the community.

                          Knowledge is a success.  In today’s world without education and the power of knowledge, it is not possible to succeed in life or even keep up with the fast-paced life. It is not just enough to have knowledge on a particular subject to succeed but it is also important to have knowledge about how to use it effectively to succeed. One should have knowledge about various aspects of a subject.

                 Knowledge can last for a lifetime and it impacts our growth which influences everything in our life from relationships to work. Knowledge is important for personal growth and development. We can gain knowledge on everything that we find interesting like any dance form, art, architecture, history or just about anything for our personal development. It makes us wise enough to independently make our decisions in life. But it is important to adopt a positive mindset to become a constant learner only then it helps us progress and achieve our goals.

                      Knowledge solves problems– problems in life can be solved with the power of knowledge. Knowledge sharpens our skills like reasoning and problem-solving. A strong base of knowledge helps brains function more smoothly and effectively. We become smarter with the power of knowledge and solve problems more easily.

                             Knowledge is important and useful in day to day events. For example, if I have to buy air tickets online, I need to have knowledge about the various sites and their discounts, their terms & conditions or like online banking. If I don’t have knowledge then I end up paying more. So gaining knowledge is a constant process and is useful every single day.

The process to increase knowledge

                          We always learn something new by building on the knowledge that we have. We must always be open to accepting knowledge or information from anywhere we get. It may be from books, virtual media, friends, etc. To move on from one step to another we need to know more. Like in school we start from LKG, KG and then move on to 1st standard, 2nd standard and so on. It builds a strong base.

                    Reading helps to decode text and improves fluency to pronounce the speech sounds clear. Reading gives an idea about different topics and different views about them. One can get the actual global knowledge. Apart from that one can learn many new terms and phrase.

                         Shared knowledge allows you to communicate. Shared knowledge is important for communicating and understanding each other. When we discuss a certain topic with classmates, friends or relatives they have certain knowledge about it. So through communication, we get new ideas, facts and develops our knowledge. We can also identify what have we learned and what still we don’t know that helps us to clear our doubts later.

Watching documentaries or educational videos-  Discovery Channel, for example, which provides excellent documentaries keep you engaged. If you don’t like reading, this is an excellent alternative to getting your daily dose of knowledge while still relaxing in your couch!

                    The more knowledge we have , the more power we possess. It is important for our personal and professional development and leads us to achieve success in life. Knowledge helps us in several ways but the best part is that it helps us understand ourselves as well as those around us better. It also helps us act wisely in different situations

 

Comprehension [ 27 ] Upper Intermediate & Advanced

27 - ] Comprehension

Upper Intermediate & Advanced 

 Read the following passage , then answer the questions below . Do not look back at the passage . Compare your answers to the Answer Key . Check any incorrect answers by reading the passage .

                National borders have no meaning for the atmosphere . This was demonstrated to the world by the Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster and again by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo . Whatever enters the atmosphere in one country soon travels around the world . And so , scientists are now worried about the global effects of air pollution . Research shows , in fact , that the earth’s atmosphere is changing in ways that could be destructive to life . Pollution could be a major cause of this .

                One of the pollutants that is causing the greatest concern is carbon dioxide . It is released into the air when coal or petroleum is burned . Carbon dioxide has always been a part of our atmosphere , the product of certain natural processes . However , in recent decades , the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has greatly increased . This is the result of an enormous increase in the amount of coal
and petroleum burned for fuel .

                 At the same time , the earth’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide has greatly decreased . Absorption of carbon dioxide occurs mainly in areas of thick forest . Those areas are rapidly disappearing as more and more forests are cut down .

                  The result of the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is the so-called “greenhouse effect” . The carbon dioxide acts like a glass screen , making the sun’s heat more intense . There are already signs of global warming , say many scientists . Over the next century , average temperatures could rise by as much as four degrees centigrade .

                 Such a temperature change could be disastrous . Vast areas , such as the whole central United States , could become too hot and dry for agriculture . Because of the melting of polar ice , the water level of the oceans would rise and many low coastal areas would disappear . For example , large parts of Netherlands , Bangladesh , and the state of Florida would be under water .

                In most of the industrialized countries , there are now laws that limit carbon dioxide released into the air . However , in many other countries , such as India and China , there are no such laws . These countries plan , in fact , to double or triple the amount of coal they burn . They cannot afford to change to other kinds of fuel that pollute the air less . And so , they will be releasing even more carbon dioxide into the air .

                 Thus , laws passed in the industrialized countries will have little effect on the worldwide situation . Our planet is likely to continue to warm up unless the less-developed countries make some changes , too .

                 A global disaster can only be avoided by a global solution . The industrialized nations need to “think globally” . They need to look beyond their own borders at the needs of the earth as a whole . They must put some of their wealth and technology to work in poorer countries . This may be the only way to clean up our atmosphere and prevent disastrous changes .

Circle the best answers to the following questions . Do not look back at the passage .

1 . This passage is about

( A ) carbon dioxide in the atmosphere .

( B ) how some countries pollute the air .

( C ) how air pollution is a global problem .

( D ) the effects of global warming .

2 . The Chernobyl disaster showed that

( A ) the atmosphere has not changed .

( B ) pollutants in the air can travel far.

( C ) scientists do not understand air pollution .

( D ) air pollution is mainly a local problem .

3. Carbon dioxide

( A ) is produced by the burning of coal and petroleum .

( B ) is produced by forests .

( C ) was produced by the Chernobyl disaster .

( D ) is no longer produced by natural processes .

4 . Air pollution from burning fuels has caused

( A ) a decrease in carbon dioxide levels .

( B ) no change in carbon dioxide levels .

( C ) a dramatic increase in carbon dioxide levels .

( D ) a small increase in carbon dioxide levels .

5 . The “greenhouse effect” will

( A ) lead to a cooler climate worldwide .

( B ) lead to a warmer climate worldwide .

( C ) cause the earth’s forests to disappear .

( D ) increase the levels of carbon dioxide .

6 . One effect of global warming could be

( A ) the melting of the polar ice .

( B ) the shrinking of the earth’s oceans .

( C ) the need for less coal and petroleum .

( D ) an increase in air pollution .

7 . At present , India and China plan to

( A ) limit the amount of coal they will burn .

( B ) stop burning coal for fuel .

( C ) greatly increase the amount of coal they will burn .

( D ) pass laws limiting carbon dioxide pollution .

8 . Global warming can be stopped only if

( A ) the United States passes better laws about pollution .

( B ) all nations work together on a global solution .

( C ) India and China start using more coal .

( D ) average worldwide temperatures rise four degrees .

Answer Key

1 . C 2 . B 3 . A 4 . C 5 . B 6 . A 7 . C 8 . B