Ex.  I _____ a student of Eklektika Academy of Business English.
Are
am
is
be
1. Lynn ______ television every evening.
watches
locks
washes
looks
2. There wasn't _____ in the garden
some people
any people
anybody
no persons
3. Bob's ______ .
shorter that I'm
the shorter than they
the shorter than me
shorter than them
4. Last year ______ to Canada.
Went Mary
did Mary go
Mary was
Mary went
5. Jill, what _______ tomorrow evening?
Will you to do
are you going do
are you doing
do you
6. When _______ his homework?
Tom usually does
usually does Tom
does Tom usually
does Tom usually do
7. I spoke to _______ people at the bus-stop.
A few
a pair
much
another
8. _______ these girls do you know?
Which of
Who are
What of
How many
9. We _______ to Ireland for our holiday last summer.
goes
going
have gone
went
10. Mary bought _______ .
To Peter a pen
a pen for Peter
for Peter a pen
a pen to Peter
11. _______ work on Saturday.
Sometimes I didn't
Never I didn't
Sometimes didn't I
Never I didn't
12. It's five months _______ to our new house.
since we moved
that we moved us
since then we moved
that we move
13. My mother usually has _______ bed .
the breakfast in
breakfast in
the breakfast in the
breakfast in the
14. "Can't you read?" Mary said, _______ to the notice.
and angrily pointing
angrily pointed
pointing angrily
and pointed angry
15. It's dark without the lights. Let's _______ .
turn them on
switch on them
to switch them on
to turn on them
16. Kim and Tony weren't the only people in the garden. There were _______ .
someone more
some others
another
some other ones
17. If I had closed the window, the thief _______ .
would not get in
had not got in
has not got in
would not have got in
18. Ask him to go the post office _______ some stamps.
that he gets
for getting
in order he gets
to get
19. We had a party last night. _______ spend all morning cleaning up the mess.
I must have
I've been to
I've must
I've had to
20. Mont Blanc, _______ we visited last summer, is the highest mountain in Europe.
which
where
what
that
21. 'Where's Tom?' '_______ a shower at the moment.'
He's having
He have
He has
He has had
22. Martin is English but he lives in Italy. He has been there _______ .
for three years
since three years
three years ago
during three years
23. What _______ when you saw her?
did Sue wear
was Sue wearing
has Sue worn
was wearing Sue
24. I saw Lisa at the station when I was going to work this morning but she _______ me..
didn't see
don't see
hasn't seen
didn't saw
25. What's the weather like in Canada? How often _______ there?
does it snows
does it snow
snow it
snows it
26. Which team _______ the game?
did it win
did they win
won
won it
27. Unfortunately the driver _______ the red light.
Didn't saw
didn't see
no saw
saw not
28. At this time tomorrow _______ over the Atlantic.
we flying
we'll be flying
we'll fly
we to fly
29. Martin suggested _______ for a walk.
go
going
of going
to go
30. Where's the letter they wrote? _______ it?
Do you already have
Have you yet got
Did you yet have
Have you still got
31. I _______ this letter around for days without looking at it.
carry
must carry
have been carrying
am carrying
32. Did you congratulate Tessa _______ her exam?
of passing
passing
on passing
to pass
33. He _______ lives in the house where he was born.
ever
already
yet
still
34. They live _______ the other side of the road.
in
by
for
on
35. We had _______ hard time trying to persuade him that we gave up.
such a
a so
such
so
36. _______ they argued, the more difficult it became.
The most
For how much
How much
The more
37. He _______ for half an hour.
made us waiting
made us to wait
kept us to wait
kept us waiting
38. Would you mind _______ me a favour?
making
doing
to make
to do
39. When I _______ there I won't be able to get in.
get
will get
shall get
am getting
40. You _______ the washing-up. I would have done it for you.
needn't have done
hadn't to do
couldn't have done
mustn't have done
41. We _______ the approach of the storm, but we were too busy.
had to notice
ought to notice
must have noticed
should notice
42. 'Where _______?' 'In a village near London.
lives your uncle
does your uncle live
your uncle lives
does live your uncle
43. I speak Italian but _______ German.
I speak not
I'm not speaking
I doesn't speak
I don't speak
44. I can remember _______ voices in the middle of the night.
hear
heard
hearing
to hear
45. Someone _______ the tickets are free.
said me
said me that
told me
told to me
46. I don't know why Nancy didn't go to the meeting. She said she _______ definitely going.
be
is
was
would
47. I haven't got a ticket. If _______ one, I could get in.
I'd have
I had
I have
I've got
48. He claimed that his wallet _______ by a pickpocket, but in fact he'd just left it at home.
had been taken
have been taken
had taken
have taken
49. She said she wished they _______ insist on bringing their dog with them every time they come to visit her.
wouldn't
would
will
won't
50. _______ a recent study. Children nowadays are growing up in a youth culture that regards books as boring and old-fashioned.
Owing to
Due to
According to
Referring to
51. See you on Wednesdays _______ 8 o'clock.
on
at
in
52. I got a tie ......... my girlfriend for Christmas.
by
from
for
53. I like your hat, Julie. It really ______ you.
passes
shows
suits
54. Many Swedes are good _____ skiing.
to
at
in
55. I've got a very good ______ with the BBC.
work
profession
job
56. I'm afraid there isn't enough _____ in the car for everyone.
space
room
places
57. I live _____ Queen's Road.
on
in
by
58.Alice is 27-years-old, but she still lives _____ her parents.
at
by
with
59. Shall we ring _____ a taxi?
for
after
to
60. Don't go yet, I'm just going to _____ some coffee.
make
cook
boil
61. I met my husband _____ a party.
on
by
at
62. I am _____ my wife to drive.
learning
teaching
showing
63. We're having a big party _____ New Year's Eve.
to
on
for
64. Excuse me, have you got _____ please?
the fire
a light
match
65. The _____ from London to Edinburgh was very tiring.
travel
crossing
journey
66. Good _____ ! I hope you win the race.
luck
wish
chance
67. I've often _____ at this hotel.
remained
rested
stayed
68. I _____ an answer to my letter within a few days.
expect
look forward
wait
69. If you don't know how to spell a word, look it _____ in the dictionary.
for
up
after
70. He took no notice, _____ the whole town was full of rumours.
although
in spite
however
71. Towards the top of the mountain the cliff was easier to climb, though _____ steeper.
hardly
fairly
rather
72. There are several landladies approved by the university who take in _____ .
residents
inhabitants
lodgers
73. He has been _____ of murdering his wife.
charged
blamed
accused
74. We'll _____ you as soon as we have any further information.
communicate
notify
relate
75. I already have three kilos of strawberries, but I need _____ one to make good jam.
other
another
others
76. The weather was awful, so we stayed at home _____ all summer.
near
nearly
nearer
77. James is fond _____ his sister.
of
with
about
78. Bill tried to forget Liz. _____ his mind went back to her over and over again.
Despite
Although
However
79. Please ask about the car. Remember to put _____ the price, age, colour, etc.
off
up
down
80. This food smells _____ !
wonderful
wonder
wonderfully
81. I was half an hour late due to a terrible _____ which caused a traffic jam three miles long.
crashing
wreck
stop
82. I asked her if she was ready to go, and she just _____ her head in agreement.
nodded
positioned
stayed
83. At about the age of twelve, girls start feeling acutely _____ about changing their clothes in front of other people.
ashamed
nervous
embarrassed
84. And the weather? The weather was really _____ We came back home a week earlier! This year's holiday was a total disaster.
stunning
awful
tragic
85. If you testify in court you are guaranteed police _____ .
protect
protection
protected
86. It is commonly believed that smoking has _____ effects on the smokers health.
harmless
harm
harmful
87. The government's disastrous environmental _____ is the major cause of today's situation.
politics
policy
issue
88. F.O.E is campaigning to _____ cycling facilities to make the roads safer for the cycling population.
improve
develop
progress
89. The _____ aim of the organization is to save endangered species and save them for future generations.
vital
fixed
efficient
90. I was _____ with the awful job of breaking the news to the girl's family.
faced
presented
shouldered
91. You have to _____ it to her. She's really made a success of that company.
tell
admit
hand
92. The residents are being asked to _____ the costs of the repairs.
shoulder
pay
divide
93. New York is the busiest, _____ and most exciting city I have ever seen.
liveliest
bored
industrial
94. Nadine _____ round to see if there was anyone that she knew
glanced
looked
glared
95. She asked him to leave, _____ by his sexist comments.
angry
upset
enraged
96. They are _____ about the new management scheme. There's little chance they will reach some kind of consensus soon.
up in arms
on the dole
in arrears
97. My mum has a really _____ voice when she's on the phone. People take her for a Lady or something.
superior
posh
vain
98. _____ did anyone realize the seriousness of the situation.
Hardly
Little
Should
99. The committee will look at the relative _____ of the two proposals.
merits
virtues
quantities
100. He _____ laughs longest.
who laughs last
laughs last who
that laughs last
101. How do you do?
Very well, thank you.
How do you do?
Thanks, I’m fine. And you?
I do very well today.
102. It was very nice of you to meet me.
It’s a pleasure.
Not a problem.
Why not?
That’s all right
103. Do you mind if I smoke?
Yes, not a problem.
No, of course not.
Thank you very much.
So do I.
104. Oh, sorry. I didn't mean it.
The same to you.
Excuse me, please.
That’s all right.
Let’s forget about it.
105. It looks like rain.
No, please.
It’s a pleasure.
Oh, I hope not
No, not at all
106. Do come in!
Thank you
You’re welcome.
Very well, thank you.
So do I.
107. Have a nice weekend!
Yes, certainly.
The same to you.
No, of course not.
Very nice, thanks.
108. You're checking in at the airport. Ask for a seat near a window.
Are the seats near the window?
Please a seat near the window.
Could I have a seat near a window, please?
I want a seat next to a window.
109. You talk with a colleague who speaks English better than you. You didn't understand what he said. Ask him to repeat.
Excuse me? Could you repeat, please?
Excuse me, I don’t hear you.
Pardon you sir.
Say that again.
110. You need to change $50 at the exchange office.
Do you have change for $50?
I need change $50.
Can I change $50, please?
Is there a change for $50?
111. You are going on holidays. You want to book a room in a hotel.
I like a single room, please.
How much is a single room?
Is a single room empty in the hotel?
I’d like to book a single room for one night, please?
112. You are in a restaurant. You have just finished eating. Ask a waiter to bring a bill.
Waiter, we want to pay.
Could I have a bill, please? We are in a hurry.
We’ve finished now; bring us a bill, please.
How much is it?
113. You are in an unknown town. Ask for the way to the station.
How can I get to the station from here?
Could I have the way to the station, please?
What is the road to the station, please?
Do you know the place of the station, sir?
114. You dont feel well. Phone a doctor and arrange a meeting.
I need to see the doctor.
I want to arrange a meeting with the doctor, please.
Is it possible to go to the doctor?
Could I make an appointment to see the doctor?
115. You phone your colleague but hes not at home. How do you leave a message?
Could I bring a message to Peter, please?
Could you take a message for Peter, please?
Do you write a message to Peter?
Can I leave some news for Peter?
116. You are in a shop. You want to know the price of something.
How much is it?
How expensive is it?
Does it cost expensive?
How much it costs.
117. You are in a clothes shop. You want to see if the trousers suit you.
May I try them in?
Is it possible to try them in the shop?
Can I try them on?
Could I wear them for a short time, please?
118. Is next Friday suitable?
Not completely, I'm afraid.
Sorry, it's not possible.
Yes, Friday suits me fine.
It's a pleasure.
119. Thank you very much.
Not a problem.
It was nice. No problem.
Don’t talk about it. It was a pleasure.
Don’t mention it. Pleased to have been able to help.
120. You're at the airport checking in. The airline steward says something about your flight being delayed, but you don't understand her. What could you say?
Sorry, could you repeat?
What did you say?
Could you say that again, please?
I didn’t hear well, sir.
121. You're at a restaurant. The waiter has brought you chicken but you asked for steak. What do you say to the waiter?
Excuse me, I ordered steak, not chicken.
Excuse me, I don’t want this chicken.
I didn’t ask chicken, I asked steak.
There is an error in this order!
122. You're staying at a hotel, and you have to get up at 7:15 the next morning. What do you say to the receptionist?
Could you wake me up at 7:15 tomorrow, please?
Call me at 7:15 tomorrow.
Can you call me tomorrow at 7:15, please?
I need to wake up at 7:15 tomorrow.
123. You bought some jeans yesterday but when you got home you saw the zip was broken. You take them back the next day. What do you say to the shop assistant?
Give me back my money
I’d like my money back, please.
Could I have back my money, please?
I need another pair of jeans, please.
124. You have just bought a ticket from London to Oxford. The train leaves at 11:15 and you want to know more or less what time you'll arrive. What do you say to the ticket clerk?
How long does it take?
What time does the train I am going to catch arrive at its destination?
What time we get to Oxford?
Is it far?
125. You're at a party. You break a glass and you want to apologize. What do you say?
Excuse me.
I’m really sorry.
I’m terrible sorry.
Ups, what a mess.
126. You're on holiday with a friend. You've got a camera but you'd like a photo with both of you in it. You stop a stranger. What do you say to him/her?
Excuse me, would you mind take a photo of us?
Excuse me, do you think you could take a photo of us?
Excuse me, sir! Take a photo of us, please.
Sorry, can you take a photo?
127. You're with some colleagues. You haven't decided what to do in the evening, so you suggest going to the cinema. What could you say?
Let’s see a film.
We’ll see a film.
Why we don’t see a film.
My idea is to see a film.
128. You've arranged to go out with some friends but you're not sure where to meet. What do you say?
Where do we meet?
Where shall we meet?
Where we can meet?
So, we meet where?
129. Sue, I haven't seen you for ages! What were you up to?
I wasn’t in the office.
Well, actually I’ve been away a lot recently.
Things are rather busy for me lately.
We haven’t seen each other since October.
130. Did you have any problems finding us?
Finding you was easy.
No, none at all. The map you faxed me was very clear.
Yes, I have.
I haven’t received the map you promised.
131. John sends his regards, by the way.
He does?
Give him mine too, when you see him. How is he these days?
The same to him.
Very well, thanks.
132. I think we've met before, haven't we?
It’s impossible. I would have remembered.
Why should we?
In Oslo definitely.
Yes, weren’t you at the conference in London last year?
133. It's very nice to meet you at last.
The same to you.
Yes. We’ve spoken so often on the phone. It’s great to finally meet you in person.
Oh, hello. How do you do?
Is it?
134. I hope you had a pleasant journey?
I hope too.
Oh, it was fine, thanks.
The journey was horrible.
Well, if you say so.
135. Is this your first time in Scotland?
I have been in Scotland before.
No, Scotland is new to me.
Yes, it is, actually. Fascinating place.
Actually I am staying in Edinburgh.
136. What line of business are you in?
I am in marketing.
I am a sales representative.
My company is in Egypt.
Why do you ask?
137. Isn't this weather awful? Half a meter of snow this morning, I heard.
Yeah, it gets pretty cold here in Oslo, that’s for sure.
I heard it was only 20 cm.
Well, it is winter, isn’t it?
The weather? I haven’t noticed.
138. Youre at your colleagues house and need to make a phone call. What could you say?
Do you mind if I use your phone?
May I use your phone?
I want to make a call, OK?
Is your phone vacant?
139. Anna, have you met John before?
No, he’s a stranger to me.
Yes, we actually met each other last year in Madrid.
Has he, I thought he must be new.
No, Joanna has already introduced us.
140. Do you know his full name?
I only know his surname.
I think it is John something.
His family name is Bond.
He's our new boss! His name is James Wood.
141. Where's she from?
I think she's from The Netherlands.
She is Britain, isn't she?
Her nationality is Polish.
Her country is Germany.
142. What does Graham do?
He's from Australia.
He's a teacher, but now he's retired.
He's reading a newspaper.
His surname is Brown.
143. Do you like windsurfing?
Oh great, I'd love to.
No, thank you, maybe some other time.
Yes, but I prefer sailing.
I can't windsurf.
144. It's 11.30! Why are you working so late?
Because I have to catch up with some things.
I'm sorry I'm late.
Excuse me, wont happen again.
Since I have a lot to do.
145. Bad new, is it?
Yes, I'm afraid so. You are made redundant.
Yes, I'm so sorry. You are made redundant.
Just give it to me, than.
No, I'm afraid so. You are made redundant.
146. Come on! We should've left ten minutes ago!
Sorry, sorry, can you wait a little longer?
No, we shouldn't have.
Don't rush me! Now where did I put my nail varnish?
Who cares!
147. Let's have a break, shall we?
Oh, good. I need to drink something
I see. I'm dying for a cup.
All right! I'm dying for a cup.
Oh, well, how long is the break going to last?
148. Can I have one of your fags?
Damn. Help yourself. I've got loads.
Why not. I've got loads.
Sure. Help yourself. I've got loads.
Of course, the pleasure is mine.
149. To your health!
Stand up!
To our health!
Cheers!
Bless you!
150. See you later, Sue.
OK!
So do I!
Well done!
Cheerio!
 
 
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