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INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Frankie's a good guitarist, but he plays the drums …".plus best
quietlymuch better
plus wellA)B)C)D)
3779
Fill in the blank. "There’s a blood … on the wall. The victim must have touched the wall beforefalling".
cut
spotbit
maskA)B)C)D)
3780
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to forget".Prendere
PerdonareScusarsi
DimenticareA)B)C)D)
3781
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to lie".Alzarsi
MentireInventare
SottomettersiA)B)C)D)
3782
Fill in the blank. "That's the dog ...".that we have been to looking
we've been looking afterafter whose we've been looking
we've been after lookingA)B)C)D)
3783
Find the opposite of the word "talkative".Interesting
GarrulousIgnorant
ReservedA)B)C)D)
3784
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "That company, … is based in Turin, manufactured the first electronic filamentsever used in industry".
that
wherebut
whichA)B)C)D)
3785
Find a synonym of the word "contact".Lens
WatchTouch
InfectionA)B)C)D)
3786
Find the opposite meaning of “insolent”.Rich
DelicateDetermined
PoliteA)B)C)D)
3787
Fill in the blank. “The teenagers were ... for making too much noise”.turned outside from the club
chucked from the clubthrown out of the club
thrown away from the clubA)B)C)D)
3788
Fill in the blank. "The child ... is playing with the ball is my little brother".which
whomwho
–A)B)C)D)
3789
Which of the following couples of countries/nationalities is NOT correct?Poland/Polish
Germany/DutchSwitzerland/Swiss
France/FrenchA)B)C)D)
3790
INGLESE
Fill in the blanks. "My family and I live ... a nice flat ... the second floor. Our building is ... thecinema".
in; at; opposite
in; on; besideat; at; opposite
on; on; besideA)B)C)D)
3791
Fill in the blank. "… much is it?". "It’s 3 euros".Too
WhichWho
HowA)B)C)D)
3792
Arrange the following words in the correct order: "excuse – train – me – where – the – station – is– ? – ,"
Excuse me, is where the train station?
Excuse me, the train station is where?Excuse me, where is the train station?
Excuse me, where the train station is?A)B)C)D)
3793
Fill in the blank: " ... right after the Post Office and you will see the bank on the left".Turn
TakeProceed
Go toA)B)C)D)
3794
Which of the following options contains the correct sequence of weekdays?Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Wednesday – Friday
Monday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Thursday – FridayMonday – Thursday – Tuesday – Wednesday – Friday
Monday – Thursday – Wednesday – Tuesday – FridayA)B)C)D)
3795
Find the word that does not fit in with the others.Grey
YellowBlue
CloudyA)B)C)D)
3796
INGLESE
Fill in the blanks. "You are ... me at basketball, but Nick is the best player ... all".better of; of
better then; ofbest than; than
better than; ofA)B)C)D)
3797
Fill in the blank. "If he … my friend, I would swim in his pool every day".is
weredid
would beA)B)C)D)
3798
Fill in the blank. “I remember I was so excited ... my first day at school”.about
dueon
withA)B)C)D)
3799
Rewrite the following sentence, so that it has the same meaning. "The weather is too cold to goswimming".
The weather is not enough warm to go swimming
The weather is cold, too, so we can't go swimmingThe weather is enough cold to go swimming
The weather is not warm enough to go swimmingA)B)C)D)
3800
Rewrite the following sentence, so that it has the same meaning. "They are repairing the washingmachine right now".
The washing machine has being repaired right now
The washing machine is being repaired right nowThe washing machine is repaired right now
The washing machine has been repaired right nowA)B)C)D)
3801
Choose the odd word out.Classroom
LibraryLaboratory
BathroomA)B)C)D)
3802
INGLESE
Which of the following sentences is correct?If you will move to Shanghai, you will improve your Chinese
If you move to Shanghai, you will improve your ChineseIf you move to Shanghai, you would improve your Chinese
If you will move to Shanghai, you improve your ChineseA)B)C)D)
3803
Fill in the blank. "... can we get some information about this town?".What
WhyWhere
WhereverA)B)C)D)
3804
Fill in the blank. "... your pills regularly this week? The doctor told you to go on even if you’re feelingbetter."
Are you been taking
Have you been takingDid you take
Do you takeA)B)C)D)
3805
Fill in the blank. “Some people are good ... management, while others are not”.on
atwith
inA)B)C)D)
3806
Fill in the blank. "The train leaves at 8 in the morning, not at 8.00 ... night".in
in theat
ofA)B)C)D)
3807
Fill in the blank. “I congratulated Mark ... his graduation”.for
withon
ofA)B)C)D)
3808
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “... I manage to get through all the paperwork I have to deal with this morning, I’ll beable to start working on the new project this afternoon”.
However
As long asAlthough
WhetherA)B)C)D)
3809
Fill in the blank. “I ... the job, if the advantages hadn’t been so great”.wouldn’t had taken
wouldn’t have takenwouldn’t had took
wouldn’t have tookA)B)C)D)
3810
The sentence: "All visitors should report to the office on arrival" is the equivalet of:Go to the office when you first get here
Write your report for the officeWrite to the office the date when you arrive
Phone the office before you arriveA)B)C)D)
3811
The sentence: "Your tray table should be in the upright position for take-off and landing", isequivalent of:
You can take tray with you as a souvenir if it's in the upright position
You can use the tray when the plane is in flightTray tables are in the correct position only during take-off and landing
Use the tray only at take-offA)B)C)D)
3812
Fill in the blank. "What time will you get to the airport?". "At 7.30. I’ll give you a call when I ...".arrive
will arriveam been arriving
arrivedA)B)C)D)
3813
Fill in the blank. "... aunt noticed that something was wrong right from the start".Them
TheirYours
TheyA)B)C)D)
3814
INGLESE
Find the opposite meaning of the word "heat".Sunny
FreezingCold
IcicleA)B)C)D)
3815
Only one of these sentences is correct. Which one?Mary is very similar like her mother
She is like tall as meHe was late, like usual
John would never do anything like thatA)B)C)D)
3816
Fill in the blank. "I’ve never been very ... at sports but I’ve always played chess very well".interesting
goodwell-off
wellA)B)C)D)
3817
Fill in the blank. "John studies Italian at London University, but at the moment he … Rome".visits
has visitedwill visit
is visitingA)B)C)D)
3818
Fill in the blank. "She considered several options, but in the end she ... the one that I hadsuggested".
chose
choosechosen
choosedA)B)C)D)
3819
Fill in the blanks. "... a party tomorrow, ... to come?".We do have; want you
We're having; would youWe're having; would you like
We had; would you likeA)B)C)D)
3820
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “Please respond to the following questions to help ... set up your account”.our
us tous
that weA)B)C)D)
3821
Fill in the blank. "I try ... at the clock all the time when I am working".to not look
not lookingnot to look
not to lookingA)B)C)D)
3822
Fill in the blanks. "What's the ... like in Brussels today?""It's ... and cold".
whether; cloudy
weather; cloudyweather; cloud
whether; cloudA)B)C)D)
3823
Which of the following sentences contains no spelling mistakes?France, with it's amazing cities and beautiful landscapes, is one of my favorite European countries
France, with its amazing cities and beautiful lanscapes, is one of my favourite European countriesFrance, with its amazing cities and beautiful landscapes, is one of my favourite European countries
France, with it's amazing cities and beautiful landscapes, is one of my favourite European countriesA)B)C)D)
3824
Which of the following sentences is correct?Before ordering the selected item, please make sure you select the correct height and length
Fiona is not coming to the party tonight: she's studyng for her exam all night longAs soon as she saw him come in, she percieved that he was angry
We're celebrating my husband's birthday next weekend: he's turning fourty and I'm throwing him a bigparty
A)B)
C)D)
3825
How many mistakes can be found in the following sentences? [1] John and Cindy have just split up.They're marriage only lasted two years. [2] That guy with brown hair is one of Johns best friends. [3]Oh no! I've run out off tootpaste! Could I please use yours?
One in sentence [1] and [2], two in sentence [3]
One in each sentenceZero in sentence [1] and [2], one in sentence [3]
Zero in sentence [1], two in sentence [2] and one in sentence [3]A)B)C)D)
3826
INGLESE
Correctly complete the incomplete words. "Al... Mary studied very hard, her paper wasn't good en...for her to pass the exam".
though; ough
tough; oughthogh; ough
thogh; oghA)B)C)D)
3827
Fill in the blank. “Partnerships are great opportunities to show what can ... with open minds, sharedinterests, and a commitment to better and cheaper services”.
have achieved
been achievedhave been achieved
be achievedA)B)C)D)
3828
Complete the following sentence with the right word combination. "There ... an episode like thisone".
has not been ever
has been oftenhasn't never been
has never beenA)B)C)D)
3829
Fill in the blank. "It was ... a convincing presentation, that everyone agreed on the need tointervene".
such that
suchso that
soA)B)C)D)
3830
Complete the following sentence. "Call John. He’s the person ... about this matter".which knows more
that knows morewho know
who knows mostA)B)C)D)
3831
Fill in the blank. "We ... hand in the paper by Friday. Its deadline is on Monday".shouldn’t
oughtdon’t have to
mustn’tA)B)C)D)
3832
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "... on the document for over an hour when her computer crashed".She was working
She has workedShe had been working
She workedA)B)C)D)
3833
Which of the following expressions require the verb "to do" and which the verb "to make"?To ... (someone) a favour; To ... a mistake; To ... the housework; To ... the bed.
To make (someone) a favour; To make a mistake; To make the housework; To make the bed
To do (someone) a favour; To make a mistake; To do the housework; To do the bedTo make (someone) a favour; To do a mistake; To do the housework; To do the bed
To do (someone) a favour; To make a mistake; To do the housework; To make the bedA)B)C)D)
3834
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to complain".Lamentarsi
ConvincereCausare
DichiarareA)B)C)D)
3835
Fill in the blank. "The sun ... brightly".shin
shinesshins
shineA)B)C)D)
3836
Which of the following CANNOT be used to complete this sentence? "The person ... here yesterdaywas very kind".
that I met
I metwhich I met
whom I metA)B)C)D)
3837
Turn the following sentence into indirect speech. “I will never go to Paris again”, she said.Maybe she would never go to Paris again
She said she would never be gone to Paris againShe said she would never go to Paris again
She said never would she have gone to Paris againA)B)C)D)
3838
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "On highways, electronic message boards provide ... on time, weather and trafficconditions".
information
informationsarguments
advicesA)B)C)D)
3839
Fill in the blank. "George is a student. He ... the New York University".frequents
goesattends
studiesA)B)C)D)
3840
Fill in the blank. "We can probably find … bed at that big shop".a comfortable
the comfortablevery comfortable
comfortableA)B)C)D)
3841
Fill in the blanks.Customer: “Can you stop here?”.Taxi driver: “...”.Customer: “Ok, I understand, but it’s a pity”.Taxi driver: “I’m sorry”.
I have to slow down
I will decide where to stopNo madam, I can’t stop in the middle of a crossroads
On the crossroads? Ok, no problemA)B)C)D)
3842
Fill in the blank. “Many students and professionals tend to ... the importance of English in the worldof health care”.
underestimate
understimulateunderstate
stereotypeA)B)C)D)
3843
Fill in the blanks. "… don't like this restaurant". "... neither".I; Me
Us; WeMe; I
He; MeA)B)C)D)
3844
INGLESE
The part of the following sentence in brackets contains one or more mistakes; choose the correctform. "Short simple tunes, [what are easy to remember, is used] to advertise products on TV andradio".
which are easy to remember, are used
that are easily remembered, are usewhich are easy remembered, are used
which are easy remembering, are usedA)B)C)D)
3845
Fill in the blank. “Staff ... represents a major cost in our company”.output
turnoveroutcome
downturnA)B)C)D)
3846
Fill in the blank. “Applicants were asked to send an online CV with a …”.collateral
covering lettercover letter
handoutA)B)C)D)
3847
Fill in the blank. “I’d like to take a year off work and go on a ... around the world”.trips
vacancyjourney
travelA)B)C)D)
3848
Fill in the blank. “There’s a move now in Britain to do ... the monarchy completely”.away with
off withover with
out withA)B)C)D)
3849
Fill in the blank. “The ... you gave me were very interesting”.advices
materialsinformations
newsA)B)C)D)
3850
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “... you fail to pay this bill, court action will be taken”.Would
ShouldMay
In caseA)B)C)D)
3851
Fill in the blank. “Do you generally ... the air conditioning on when you go to bed?”.hold
takeuphold
keepA)B)C)D)
3852
Fill in the blank. “For your first days at work try to ... an effort to arrive on time!”.make
performact
doA)B)C)D)
3853
Fill in the blank. “Read carefully before ... the contract”.filling
signingunderwriting
markingA)B)C)D)
3854
Fill in the blank. “They have ... to take legal action unless the delivery is made within 7 days”.boasted
threatenedargued
menacedA)B)C)D)
3855
Fill in the blank. “Crime victims should always ... to the police what has happened to them”.tell
complainreport
denounceA)B)C)D)
3856
Fill in the blank. “Our company ... a lot of business with a company in China”.does
has makedmakes
makeA)B)C)D)
3857
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “At the age of 19 I decided to study ... rather than attempt to become a musician”.economy
economiceconomics
echonomicsA)B)C)D)
3858
Fill in the blank. "On top of the normal fare, I've got to add the …".air conditioning
night supplementtaxi licence
smoking banA)B)C)D)
3859
Fill in the blank. "… didn’t you tell me that you felt too ill to come to work?".What ever
Who everHowever
Why everA)B)C)D)
3860
Find the opposite meaning of "disloyal".Skilful
RichFaithful
PoorA)B)C)D)
3861
Find the opposite meaning of the word "dead".Lived
LiveAlive
LifeA)B)C)D)
3862
Fill in the blank. "Mr. Faye designs colourful Christmas …".maps
cartspapers
decorationsA)B)C)D)
3863
Fill in the blank. "I believe that playing videogames is a complete ... of time".miss
wastelack
lossA)B)C)D)
3864
INGLESE
Choose the odd word out.Desk
FencePrinter
ShelfA)B)C)D)
3865
Fill in the blank. "Ian was involved in a minor car ... last week. Luckily, he didn’t report any seriousinjuries".
crashing
accidentevent
incidentA)B)C)D)
3866
Which of these adjectives CANNOT be the opposite of sweet?wide
saltysour
bitterA)B)C)D)
3867
Find the odd word out.Hiking
VolleyballSquashing
BasketballA)B)C)D)
3868
Which of the following CANNOT be used to complete this sentence? "The view from the 100th floorwas ...".
very impressive
awesomeamazing
surprisedA)B)C)D)
3869
Fill in the blank. “The President had to ... his talks with world leaders to return to the capital”.set down
break offput down
back outA)B)C)D)
3870
INGLESE
Which of the following sentences is correct?The guardian told us that we can’t stay there
The guardian told us that we couldn’t stayed hereThe guardian told us that we couldn’t stay here
The guardian told us that we couldn’t stay thereA)B)C)D)
3871
Which of the following sentences is correct?I studied for hours, but I haven’t finished yet
I have been studying for hours, but I haven’t finished yetI have been studying for hours, but I haven’t been finishing yet
I have studied for hours, but I didn’t finish yetA)B)C)D)
3872
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to reply".Riprendere
RispondereDomandare
RisuonareA)B)C)D)
3873
Fill in the blank. "... can we concentrate with such a noise? It’s impossible!".What
How’sHow
WhoA)B)C)D)
3874
Select the synonym of the word "bright".Sound
CleverDark
BrilliantA)B)C)D)
3875
Fill in the blank. "I’m ... a coffee bar downtown at the moment, so I’m busy every day".having
runningdirecting
gesturingA)B)C)D)
3876
Fill in the blank. “The CEO said that we must increase productivity and ... expenditure”.run down
cut down onpull lower
drop out ofA)B)C)D)
3877
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I’m so glad to meet you. I ... you for ages!".haven't seen
am not seeingdon't see
haven’t seeingA)B)C)D)
3878
Which of the following sentences could be used to correctly replace the following statement? "If itdoesn't rain, we will go to the sea on Sunday"
f it will not rain, we will go to the sea on Sunday
Unless it rains, we will go to the sea on SundayUnless it doesn't rain, we will go to the sea on Sunday
Unless it will rain, we will go to the sea on SundayA)B)C)D)
3879
Which of the following sentences could be used to correctly replace the following statement?"George spent a long time completing the translation".
It took George a long time completing the translation
George took a long time completing the translationGeorge took a long time to complete the translation
It took George a long time to complete the translationA)B)C)D)
3880
Fill in the blank. “If the Board of Directors ... their approval, there will be a merger with Smith Ltd.”.gave
would givewill give
givesA)B)C)D)
3881
Only one word INCORRECTLY completes this sentence. Which one? "I’m ... to hear that you havefinally found a new job".
happy
gladgood
pleasedA)B)C)D)
3882
Which of the following words is NOT associated with sports?Court
FieldSwimming pool
CanteenA)B)C)D)
3883
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “The office ... Laura works for will soon be closed”.where
thatwhat
whoseA)B)C)D)
3884
Which of the following is NOT similar in meaning to "very" in the following sentence? "She’s verynice".
terribly
awfullyso
slightlyA)B)C)D)
3885
Fill in the blank: “If I knew the answer I … you”.would tell
toldcan tell
will tellA)B)C)D)
3886
Fill in the blank. "... people standing over there are my colleagues".This
ThatThose
TheseA)B)C)D)
3887
Find the INCORRECT couple of opposites.Cheerful/sad
Tall/shortSweet/bitter
Morbid/hardA)B)C)D)
3888
Which of the following couples of country/adjective is INCORRECT?Sweden/Swede
Poland/PolishIceland/Icelandic
Britain/BritishA)B)C)D)
3889
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “If I ... a cake, will you bring some drinks for us?”.will make
am makingmade
makeA)B)C)D)
3890
Find the INCORRECT couple of opposites.War/pace
Democracy/dictatorshipNoise/silence
Freedom/slaveryA)B)C)D)
3891
Fill in the blank. "Can you see that man over there? The one with a ...? That’s my uncle!".beard
blurbbroad
barbedA)B)C)D)
3892
Which of the following pairs of country/adjective is INCORRECT?Germany/German
Denmark/DaneHolland/Dutch
France/FrenchA)B)C)D)
3893
Which word is NOT appropriate in the following short text? "Accommodation offered in lovely old-fashioned country house with extravagant views and excellent facilities. Visit our website for moreinformation".
Accommodation
informationextravagant
facilitiesA)B)C)D)
3894
Fill in the blanks. "And let me present, ... but not ..., my dear friend Mary!"least/last
the last/the latterlast/least
last/latterA)B)C)D)
3895
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “I wish I could have one of those relaxing holidays where you can get ... it all”.fed up with
around toaway from
out fromA)B)C)D)
3896
Which verb CANNOT be used to complete this sentence? “All Members of Parliament ... thinkcarefully about their words, today of all days”.
should
needhave to
ought toA)B)C)D)
3897
Fill in the blank. “I’ve ... an appointment with the dentist tomorrow, because I’ve got a badtoothache”.
done
putstared
madeA)B)C)D)
3898
Which of the following CANNOT be used to complete this sentence?“Mike loves his job but hissalary is rather low – he only ... £30,000 a year”.
gains
makesearns
getsA)B)C)D)
3899
Fill in the blank. "When the pipes ..., Sally was still taking a shower".rung
dancedbroke
smokedA)B)C)D)
3900
Which of the following alternatives is correct?He always makes a lot of mistakes
He makes exercises every morningHe doesn’t want to make anything wrong
He never makes the houseworkA)B)C)D)
3901
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "The Home Secretary is advocating fines for ... in political elections, just as in otherEuropean countries".
not voting
to not votenone voting
not voteA)B)C)D)
3902
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be followed by “yet”?They hadn’t done it
I am not convincedI haven’t got it
She is as beautifulA)B)C)D)
3903
Fill in the blank. “Britain’s biggest companies are expected to pay ... £20bn in salaries and bonusesin the next two months”.
off
outat
onA)B)C)D)
3904
Fill in the blank: "In the South they raise varied crops, including fruits, …, soybeans and peanuts".the vegetables
vegetablevegetables
its vegetablesA)B)C)D)
3905
Complete the following dialogue.A: “Excuse me, sir. Could you please tell me the way to the station?”B: “Sure. ...”.A: “Is that far?”B: “No, just five minutes on foot”A: “Thank you!”
You must go straight ahead until the bank, then turn at left and you will see it at your right
Go straight ahead until the post office, then turn on right and you will see it opposite at the bankGo straight head until the traffic light, then turn left and you will see it next to the Post Office
Go straight ahead until the bank, then turn left and you will see it across the streetA)B)C)D)
3906
Fill in the blank. "These films … very popular among young people at the moment".wasn’t
aren’twouldn’t
isn’tA)B)C)D)
3907
INGLESE
Fill in the blanks: "How old … you? I … ."year’s – have seventeen
are – am seventeenare – am seventy years
were – am seventeen years oldA)B)C)D)
3908
Fill in the blank. "A group of young students is coming to visit the Space Agency today. They … anastronaut before".
have never met
did not meethaven’t met
have ever metA)B)C)D)
3909
Fill in the blanks. "… many ... the doctor see every week?".Between - visits
How - patients doesA part of - pharmaceutical representatives
What- appointmentsA)B)C)D)
3910
Fill in the blank. "The trial jury … a feeling that the witness was not telling me all the truth."get
hadheld
haveA)B)C)D)
3911
Fill in the blank. "Laura … us that her parents are going to buy her a horse".say to
has tolddid told
was toldA)B)C)D)
3912
Fill in the blank. "If the Board of Directors ... their approval, our company will be re-organized".has given
giveswill give
gaveA)B)C)D)
3913
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Ms. Smith wakes up early to go running in Central Park. She is … exercise everyday."
avoiding
gettinghaving
doA)B)C)D)
3914
Fill in the blank. "The taxi drivers … to protest but the city major found a solution to the increasingoil costs."
were for
wantedwould
didn'tA)B)C)D)
3915
Fill in the blank. "The software bugs ... completely removed by the time the supervisor gets back tothe office."
were
will have beenare going to
areA)B)C)D)
3916
Fill in the blank. "My grandparents … : "Shut the lights off! You are wasting electricity!"had a saying
had to saveused to say
had to tellA)B)C)D)
3917
Fill in the blank. "The Supreme Court decision … a ruling in October 2011 by a lower court, whichhad also found in favour of the project."
following
follow-upfollows
shall followA)B)C)D)
3918
Fill in the blank. "The product's developers said they wanted feedback on the idea. They did notgive ... indication about when the device might go on sale or what it would cost."
one
somemany
anyA)B)C)D)
3919
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Hundreds of anti-GM protesters ... close to the site of an experimental crop ofmodified wheat in a Hertfordshire field."
are demonstrating
nextfaced
goA)B)C)D)
3920
Fill in the blank. "The result moves Gherin into the world championship lead, three points ahead ofVennes and Tebery, who is ... third on results count-back."
classified
goneplace at the
comeA)B)C)D)
3921
Which is the equivalent to “Instrument for measuring a quantity” among the following terms?Square
CapSolid
MeterA)B)C)D)
3922
Which is the equivalent to “Aircraft pilot” among the following terms?Flier
HostessHelicopterist
AviatorA)B)C)D)
3923
Choose the correct sentence.The mission was well planned, everything went smoothly
The mission was well planned everything went smoothlyThe mission was well planned, as soon as everything went smoothly
The mission was well planned, so everything went smoothlyA)B)C)D)
3924
What is the opposite of the word “shrewd”?Clever
GullibleMousy
Bad-temperedA)B)C)D)
3925
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “She made many attempts to arrange a meeting but she could never … a definitetime”.
establish
fixtake
doA)B)C)D)
3926
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets andwhich does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I shall complete the task [forthwith]".
at once
at my conveniencelater
soonA)B)C)D)
3927
Complete the following dialogue.A: ... ?B: No, it usually performs well.
How is the usually performance?
Has this happened usually?Does this kind of problem often happen?
Does this happen ever?A)B)C)D)
3928
Fill in the blank. "The person who wrote this report isn’t aware ... the new tax laws".about
ofwith
onA)B)C)D)
3929
Fill in the blank. "He ... a laptop because they’re too expensive. Therefore, he’s going to buy adesktop".
can’t afford
cannot to buyis buying
can buyA)B)C)D)
3930
Fill in the blank. "I’ll complete the project ... something more urgent comes up."in time even if
to schedule ifunless not
regardless ifA)B)C)D)
3931
INGLESE
The sentence "He finished without help" is the equivalent of:He did the job by himself
He did the job on himself ownHe did the job on his own self
He did the job on himselfA)B)C)D)
3932
Fill in the blank. "... for the exam on Business Administration for the last 3 weeks".I was studying
I’ve been studyingI had studied
I've studiedA)B)C)D)
3933
Fill in the blank. "How many times ... in these last few days?".has the system been crashing
has this been happeningdid the system crash
has the system crashedA)B)C)D)
3934
Fill in the blank. "If you need their telephone number, ... in the telephone directory".look into it
look forsearch up it
look it upA)B)C)D)
3935
Fill in the blank. "... the print of the document, I'll make a coffee".During
AfterWhile
OverA)B)C)D)
3936
Complete the following conversation.A: ... coffee?B: No, thanks!
Would you like any
Would you like someDo you’d want any
Do you likeA)B)C)D)
3937
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "He ... so much responsibility and is suffering from stress."used to have
doesn’t used to haveis used to having
isn’t used to havingA)B)C)D)
3938
Fill in the blank. "We were expecting the parcel last Tuesday. Has it ...?".expected
arrived stillarrived already
still not arrivedA)B)C)D)
3939
Complete the following dialogue.A: Do you ever work over the weekend?B: ...
No, I don’t
I often work over the weekendNo, I usually work
Yes, I ever work over the weekendA)B)C)D)
3940
Complete the following conversation.A: How well does this product perform?B: ...
It usually performs well
Its usual performance is wellIt performs usually well
It performs well usuallyA)B)C)D)
3941
The sentence "Our competitor is selling more than us" is the equivalent of:We aren’t selling as much as them
Us are selling less than our competitorThey aren’t selling as much as us
We are selling as much as themA)B)C)D)
3942
Fill in the blank. "I’ll finish the report ... something exceptional stops me."regardless of
ifunless
regardlessA)B)C)D)
3943
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "There ... a crisis unless something is done about the economy."has been
isare
will beA)B)C)D)
3944
The sentence "You won’t be able to do it without help" is the equivalent of:You cannot do the job on your own
You cannot do the job on yourselfYou cannot do the job by yourself own
You cannot do the job on yourself ownA)B)C)D)
3945
Fill in the blank. "He's had the same role ... he started working here".over
forduring
sinceA)B)C)D)
3946
Complete the following dialogue.A: ... help?B: No thanks, I can manage!
Do you’d want any
Do you like managersWould you like some
Would you like some managementA)B)C)D)
3947
Complete the following conversation.A: How long ...?B: Since last spring.
did you lived here
have you living heredo you live here
have you lived hereA)B)C)D)
3948
Fill in the blank. "When he changed company, he had to ... the new management."be used to having
be usedbe used to
get used toA)B)C)D)
3949
INGLESE
Complete the following conversation.A: Why ... invest more?B: Because it’s too risky.
we can’t
can wewe can
can’t weA)B)C)D)
3950
Fill in the blank. "If we ... so much 2 years ago, we’d be more competitive."hadn’t hesitated
wouldn’t hesitateshouldn’t hesitate
didn’t hesitateA)B)C)D)
3951
The sentence: "We’re sorry we couldn’t launch the product earlier", is the equivalent of:We regret we cannot launch the product earlier
We wish we launch the product earlierWe regret not having been able to launch the product earlier
We wish we could launch the product earlierA)B)C)D)
3952
Fill in the blank. "He ... at this time in 3 days’ time."will be flying to New York
is going New Yorkhas his flying trip
will flyA)B)C)D)
3953
Fill in the blank. "You ... switch on a PC without knowing the password, but you need the passwordfor accessing the system."
can't
candon’t have to
mustn’tA)B)C)D)
3954
Complete the following conversation.A: Do you have much experience in this field?B: Yes, I ...
have had so four jobs far
have been doing four jobshad four jobs until now
have worked on this type of problem for four years so farA)B)C)D)
3955
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I thought ... the conference room".they already had booked
they already bookedthey had already reserved
already bookedA)B)C)D)
3956
Fill in the blank. "... we were made redundant, we haven't found another job".Because
SinceFor
AfterA)B)C)D)
3957
Fill in the blank. "I've done 6 of the 10 letters that you wanted me to do ...".until
sincebefore now
so farA)B)C)D)
3958
Fill in the blank. "The conclusion of this report ... acceptable if it had been published six years ago."would have be
will bewould been
would have beenA)B)C)D)
3959
Complete the following dialogue.A: ..., can you tell me where the toilets are?B: Sure. They’re over there.
Sorry
PardonExcuse me
HeyA)B)C)D)
3960
Fill in the blank. "Despite its current stability, inflation ... during this period last year."was fallen
was fallingrisen
was raisingA)B)C)D)
3961
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I ... a script seven years ago."written for the first time
writtenfirst wrote
first have writtenA)B)C)D)
3962
Fill in the blank. "There ... a field there where they have built those offices."used to be
was usedused to being
used toA)B)C)D)
3963
Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. “I left Bologna in time, but I missedthe connection because the train arrived in Rome …”.
with one hour late
on timeone hour delayed
with a delay of one hourA)B)C)D)
3964
Choose the word which best completes the following sentence.“The ONU’s Institutions have got a lot of …”.
roles
tasksworker
officeA)B)C)D)
3965
Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. “The meeting was a failure, becausesome of the executives … the chairman’s findings”.
didn't agree with
didn’t agree tohaven’t agreed at
weren't agreed byA)B)C)D)
3966
Fill in the blank. "They … maintenance in summer".normally
perform normallynormally perform
normal performA)B)C)D)
3967
INGLESE
Complete the following dialogue.A: … patented the light bulb?B: It was invented by Edison Electronics.
Which company
WhereWhich company did
HowA)B)C)D)
3968
Complete the following conversation.A: … the reports?B: They’re usually signed by the production manager.
Who does sign
Who signsWhich manager does sign
Who is signedA)B)C)D)
3969
The sentence "They can change their currency when they arrive" is the equivalent of:They may change money before leaving
It is possible to change money at the destinationThe money exchange is not possible
They must change money on arrivalA)B)C)D)
3970
The sentence "I'm able to use this software" is the equivalent of:I can not programme this software
I can operate this programmeI'm not used to this programme
I know all about this softwareA)B)C)D)
3971
The sentence "He knows how to fill in a tax form" is the equivalent of:He could pay a tax form
He is ability in taxesHe can fill a tax form
He knows all about taxesA)B)C)D)
3972
Fill in the blank. "Both credit cards and cheques are personalised …".whereas cash isn’t
but cash doesn’tbut the cash isn’t personalised
yet cash hasn’tA)B)C)D)
3973
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "This software is no good for making presentations, and that one isn't any good…".
either
tooin addition
as well asA)B)C)D)
3974
Fill in the blank. "This system can’t run scripts and the other cannot do it …".also
eithereven
tooA)B)C)D)
3975
Fill in the blank. "They continued investing …".although the news
in spite of the news was baddespite the news
but the news wasn’tA)B)C)D)
3976
Fill in the blank. "The match continued …".despite the weather
in spite of the weather was badbut the weather wasn’t
although the weatherA)B)C)D)
3977
Fill in the blank. "These operations can be tracked … cash payments cannot".as
despitewhereas
nonethelessA)B)C)D)
3978
Fill in the blanks: "…, I’ll be sitting the final exam".In there days' time
TomorrowBefore next week
At this time in three days’ timeA)B)C)D)
3979
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I'm … the sales rep at 5 pm."going to be visiting with
meeting withwill meet
seeingA)B)C)D)
3980
Fill in the blank. "The new course is made … 3 main parts: training, testing and improving".of
up ofby
fromA)B)C)D)
3981
Fill in the blank. "The company management is moving … decentralised offices".at
ontowards
awayA)B)C)D)
3982
Complete the following conversation.A: Whose …?B: It’s the technician’s number.
is number this
number’s heretelephone number is this
telephone’s heA)B)C)D)
3983
Complete the following dialogue.A: … do you check the accounts?B: We do it every week on Fridays.
How many
WhyWhich time
How oftenA)B)C)D)
3984
Complete the following dialogue.A: … company is it?B: It's a pharmaceutical company.
Which
What sortWhose
What sort ofA)B)C)D)
3985
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "The secretary … you how to make this operation, can't he?"is going to tell
can showwill tell
can't showA)B)C)D)
3986
Fill in the blank. "The conclusion of this report … acceptable if it had been published six years ago".would have been
will bewould been
would have beA)B)C)D)
3987
Fill in the blank. "The faster the delivery, …".it is more expensive
it costs morethe more expensive the cost
more expensive it isA)B)C)D)
3988
Fill in the blank. "She … the claim last Monday."will file
is filingfiles
filedA)B)C)D)
3989
Complete the following dialogue.A: …?B: It’s 8.
How much are 5 and 3
What are 4 and 4How many are 7 and 1
How much is 6 and 2A)B)C)D)
3990
Complete the following dialogue.A: …?B: It’s 10.
What are 5 and 5
How much is 8 and 2How many are 9 and 1
How much are 7 and 3A)B)C)D)
3991
INGLESE
What does the following communication mean?"Escalator to the restaurant out of order. Use the stairs opposite the reception desk".
Ask at reception to order food from the restaurant
You must use the stairs to go to receptionYou can go to the restaurant using the escalator
You must take the stairs to the restaurantA)B)C)D)
3992
What does the following communication mean?"Students have to read five of the ten books in the bibliography".
Students are required to read all the books in the bibliography
Students are not required to read any of the books in the bibliographyStudents are not required to read the bibliography
Students are required to read half the number of books in the bibliographyA)B)C)D)
3993
What does the following communication mean?"I can’t come to the concert this evening. Sorry, Bill”.
Bill has cancelled the concert and is sorry
Bill is sorry because the concert will not take placeBill is sorry because he is unable to go to the concert
Bill is sorry he was unable to go to the concertA)B)C)D)
3994
Complete the following conversation.A: "Do you have any foreign competitors on national territory?"B: "…".
Yes, we have one or two present, here
No, we don’t have someYes, we have a branch in Tokyo
Yes, we do haveA)B)C)D)
3995
Fill in the blank. "‘Oliver Twist’ is probably the most famous ... written by Charles Dickens".novel
historyplot
romanceA)B)C)D)
3996
Choose the odd word out.Fork
SpoonKnife
HammerA)B)C)D)
3997
INGLESE
Complete the following conversation.A: … is this?B: It’s the technician’s signature.
Whose is signature
Whose signatureWho signature
What’s signatureA)B)C)D)
3998
Fanny sent Jim the following email:"Unlike what I told you last week, I'm coming back on Saturday. Can you pick me up at the station at3 p.m.?".What does it mean?
Fanny is arriving on Saturday at 3 p.m. and wants Jim to meet her at the station
Fanny does not like the plan, but she is coming back on Saturday, and needs Jim to collect her from thestationFanny had other plans, but she has to leave on Saturday and would like Jim to take her to the station
Fanny is asking Jim to take her to the station on Saturday: she is taking the 3 p.m. train to go homeA)B)C)
D)
3999
The label of your contact lens solution reads the following instruction: "Throw away any remainingliquid within 30 days of opening this bottle". What does it mean?
This bottle contains enough liquid for 30 days
All contact lens solutions must be thrown away within 30 days of openingThis contact lens solution can be used for longer than one month after opening
You can use this contact lens solution up to one month after opening itA)B)C)D)
4000
What does the text say? "Wednesday 5: The library is closed for repairs until Sunday – normalopening hours from Monday".
The library isn't open until Monday because of repair work
The library is closed until Monday and will re-open on TuesdayThe library will be closed for a week starting on Wednesday
The library will close from next Monday because of repair workA)B)C)D)
4001
Which of the following phrasal verbs can be used to complete the following sentence? "We can goto the airport together. I’ll ... at 7:30 a.m."
pick you up
take on youtake up you
bring you upA)B)C)D)
4002
INGLESE
Fill in the blank: "Ilaria ... in a small Italian town and moved to New York when she was 25".stood up
grew upwoke up
brought upA)B)C)D)
4003
Fill in the blank. "Advertising is one of the most obvious ways to ... a product".retail
buypromote
brandA)B)C)D)
4004
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in brackets. "I'm too tired to cook tonight. Why don't we[eat out]?".
eat leftover food
have dinner in a restauranthave some food
bring prepared food homeA)B)C)D)
4005
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets andwhich does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The boys [scrambled] up the slope".
ran
jumpedstepped
clamberedA)B)C)D)
4006
Which of the following alternatives is a synonym of the word "caretaker"?Babysitter
ButlerJanitor
ChambermaidA)B)C)D)
4007
Fill in the blank. "The man was totally ... by the rugby match and didn't notice the rain".fascinating
determinedconcentrated
fascinatedA)B)C)D)
4008
INGLESE
The phrases in brackets of the following sentence contain some mistakes. Choose the rightalternatives. [In a his most recent speech], Mr. Smith accused the Minister [of have distorted thefacts]".
In the most recent of him speech; of having distorted the facts
In the his most recent speech; of having distorting the factsIn his most recent speech; of having distorted the facts
In his most recent speech; of have distorted the factsA)B)C)D)
4009
Fill in the blanks. "The organisation … together countries … the principles of the market economy".brings; sharing
relieves; promotingexpels; teaching
removes; rejectingA)B)C)D)
4010
Fill in the blank. "No hero of ancient or modern days can surpass the Indian with his lofty contemptof death and the ... with which he sustains its cruellest affliction".
regard
reverenceloss
fortitudeA)B)C)D)
4011
Fill in the blank. "Michael ... her yesterday with his moody behaviour".had been upsetting
upsetsupset
had upsettedA)B)C)D)
4012
Fill in the blank. "Three-dimensional art forms include sculpture, architecture and ...".jewellery is made
jewellery makingmaking jewellery
jewelleryA)B)C)D)
4013
Which of the following alternatives CANNOT be used to complete the sentence? "I don’t think I willread his new book. The ... sounds totally uninteresting!".
theme
argumentplot
subjectA)B)C)D)
4014
INGLESE
Choose the odd word out.At present
In timeIn the past
In the futureA)B)C)D)
4015
Fill in the blank. "Hurry up or you’ll ... the bus".be late
losetake
missA)B)C)D)
4016
Only one of these sentences is INCORRECT. Which one?I haven’t seen my brother since a long time
I haven’t seen my brother for quite some timeI haven’t seen my brother since his wedding
I haven’t seen my brother for a long timeA)B)C)D)
4017
Fill in the blank. "I would invite Tom to my dinner party if he ... drink so much".would
didn’thadn’t drunk
wouldn’tA)B)C)D)
4018
Fill in the blank. "It could take some time before the economy is able to reach the 100,000-plus jobsa month ... to make a real improvement in unemployment".
served
neededdesired
wishedA)B)C)D)
4019
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in brackets. "After a day of negotiations, theambassadors still [could not see eye to eye]".
One ambassador was much taller than the other
hadn’t met each otherdid not agree
had difficulty seeing each otherA)B)C)D)
4020
INGLESE
Choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the original sentence. "You can be sure that [we will be received with openarms] when we get home".
they will be waving at us
we will be greeted warmlyThey will open our suitcases
they will have gunsA)B)C)D)
4021
Fill in the blank. "By midnight yesterday all the forms ... to the Examiners".are gone
had been sentwill be sent
were sendA)B)C)D)
4022
Fill in the blank. "Last Saturday I took part in the biggest protest march that I ...".wouldn't see
had never seenhad ever seen
couldn't have seenA)B)C)D)
4023
Fill in the blank. "The teacher ... us that the paper was due in by Friday".remembered
recalledrecaught
remindedA)B)C)D)
4024
Which word in this sentence is NOT correct? "I am writing for some informations about your Englishcourse".
for
informationsam
aboutA)B)C)D)
4025
Which word is NOT appropriate in this context? "When you do affairs, an exchange of businesscards is essential for all introductions".
essential
introductionsaffairs
cardsA)B)C)D)
4026
INGLESE
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be preceded by "No matter"?how long it takes, I will manage
what they tell me, I won’t change my mindhow good I am, I can fail
I am sure, I don’t believe youA)B)C)D)
4027
Fill in the blank. "I’m so tired because I ... up since 4 am this morning".was
am beinghave been
amA)B)C)D)
4028
Fill in the blank. "This law marks the first step on a road that will hopefully ... to greater prosperityfor all".
make
leadaccomplish
giveA)B)C)D)
4029
Fill in the blank. “Scientists are ... special tests on the mystery virus”.putting up
measuring oncarrying out
considering overA)B)C)D)
4030
Fill in the blank. "You are kindly requested to make sure that your ... do not disturb other guests."juveniles
kidschildren
boysA)B)C)D)
4031
What does the following communication mean? “Dear Tommy, I have fed the cat. Alice”Alice is tired of the cat
Alice is telling Tommy that she can’t find the catAlice is telling Tommy that she has given the cat its food
Alice is asking Tommy to feed the catA)B)C)D)
4032
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Caroline told me ... you said about my new boyfriend".what which
that whichwhat
whichA)B)C)D)
4033
Fill in the blank. "... what you think about the training course".Say me
Explain meMake me know
Tell meA)B)C)D)
4034
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in square brackets. “Why didn't you tell your boss howyou feel? [You have no backbone]”.
You have a sore back
You were injured at workYou are disabled
You have no courageA)B)C)D)
4035
Fill in the blank. “My friends didn’t have ... helpful advice to offer”.a
nonemany
anyA)B)C)D)
4036
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in brackets. "Wow! [It's raining cats and dogs] today! Iwish I'd brought my umbrella!".
It's raining heavily
There’s a lot of trafficCats and dogs need umbrellas
Cats and dogs are falling from the skyA)B)C)D)
4037
Fill in the blanks. "Tomorrow I am going … school … ten o'clock and … the afternoon I shall travel… train to Glasgow".
to; at; in; by
at; at; on; byto; at; on; on
at; at; on; withA)B)C)D)
4038
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Everyone likes this girl: she is always very serious, ... and reflexive".serial
dirtyrestless
calmA)B)C)D)
4039
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to become".Comportarsi
ArrivareCrescere
DivenireA)B)C)D)
4040
Fill in the blank. "Excuse me, could you please ... me the way to the nearest bus stop?".speak
asksay
tellA)B)C)D)
4041
Fill in the blank. "… painted the "Ultima Cena"?".Why
WhoWhen
WhatA)B)C)D)
4042
Fill in the blank. "We were sure we wouldn’t be alone, but ... arrived at home".someone
nobodynothing
somebodyA)B)C)D)
4043
Fill in the blank.Customer: “I’m in a hurry. How long do you think it will take to get to the airport?”.Taxi driver: “I think ...”.Customer: “Thank You. I hope I’m in time to catch my flight”.
the airport is closed today
the traffic is terrible todayyou will have to wait and see
about half an hour, depending on the trafficA)B)C)D)
4044
INGLESE
Choose the correct answer to the following question. “How long does it take to go from StazioneCentrale to Piazza Duomo by taxi?”.
Take the underground
About fifteen minutesTwo days ago
It's ten euroA)B)C)D)
4045
Fill in the blank. “I think I … my hairstyle. I don't like the one I’ve got now”.am changing
would changewill change
changeA)B)C)D)
4046
Fill in the blank. "You ... come back tomorrow, it really isn't necessary".don’t
couldn’tdon’t have to
shouldn’tA)B)C)D)
4047
Fill in the blank. "I’ve been trying to get ... with her all week, but she’s never home and her mobile isalways off".
through
alongin touch
holdA)B)C)D)
4048
Fill in the blank. "That ... be Lisa, at the door. She’s on holiday in Greece right now!".ought to
doesn't have tocan't
mustn'tA)B)C)D)
4049
Fill in the blank. "Spanish people … dinner later than English people".are used to
usual to haveused to have
usually haveA)B)C)D)
4050
INGLESE
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes; choose the correct alternative. "Her brotherleft school when he was fourteen old, but could find not work".
Her brother lived school when he was fourteen aged, but could find no work
Her brother left school when he was fourteen, but couldn't find a jobHer brother left school while he was fourteen, but weren’t able to find work
Her brother left from school when he was fourteen, but couldn’t find any workA)B)C)D)
4051
Fill in the blank. "There weren't … pencils left".any
muchsome
lotA)B)C)D)
4052
Fill in the blank. "Where is the next patient?". "...".He wait in the waiting room
He’s waited in the waiting roomHe’s waiting in the waiting room
He waits in the waiting roomA)B)C)D)
4053
Fill in the blank. “... to drive if you have had more than two alcoholic drinks?”.Won’t
Are you allowedDo you have
Can youA)B)C)D)
4054
Choose the alternative which correctly replaces the word in inverted commas.Customer: “Can I ‘book’ a taxi for this afternoon?Taxi driver: “Yes, of course. All you have to do is to call this number”.Customer: “Thank you”.
lend
cancelborrow
reserveA)B)C)D)
4055
Fill in the blank.Customer: “I’ll have a cigarette, is that ok?”.Taxi driver: “...”Customer: “Thanks for the information”.
No, I’m sorry but you can’t smoke in the taxi
Ok, but smoke quickly pleaseYes, thank you
It depends on which kind of cigaretteA)B)C)D)
4056
INGLESE
Fill in the blank.Taxi driver: “Ok, we have arrived, I can’t go on the other side but the Embassy is right in front ofus”.Customer: “Which building is it?”.Taxi driver: “...”.
They finished building it
I don’t know who built itIt was built many years ago
The yellow one, next to the restaurantA)B)C)D)
4057
Fill in the blanks.Customer: “I am not feeling very well, can you stop?”.Taxi driver: “...”.Customer: “Yes, maybe it is better”.Taxi driver: “Ok, no problem, please lie down if you want”.
Please take a pill
No, now I don’t want to stopDo you feel better?
Yes, just a moment. Do you want me to take you to the hospital?A)B)C)D)
4058
Fill in the blank. “Neither Venus nor the outer planets ... a breathable atmosphere”.is
hadhave
hasA)B)C)D)
4059
Choose the alternative that is closest in meaning to the following sentence. "We had a very seriousconversation".
We spoke about such sober matters
We had an interesting piece of gossipWe had a very important talk
We had a superlative speechA)B)C)D)
4060
Fill in the blanks. "Contrary to popular belief, the Mayans were not peace-loving astronomers but ...warriors, who viewed their gods as cruel and ...".
formidable; vengeful
reluctant; omnipotentdociel; lazy
disgusting; benevolentA)B)C)D)
4061
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Jonathan now owns a ... . He produces apples, pears and several different kinds ofvegetables. Plus, he has got chickens, ducks, and turkeys".
factor
cropfactory
farmA)B)C)D)
4062
Fill in the blanks. "What … you do if I … you?".will; left
would; leavecan; left
would; leftA)B)C)D)
4063
What is the following advertisement about? “Get away for less”.How to save money
A garage saleA low-cost travel offer
A flea marketA)B)C)D)
4064
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be placed immediately before the verb in the following sentence?“Marianne goes to the disco on Saturdays”.
usually
twice a monthquite often
very occasionallyA)B)C)D)
4065
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "If you want to get thinner, you’d better [be carefull to eat lessfattening foods]".
get a reduction
have a trimfollow a regime
go on a dietA)B)C)D)
4066
Fill in the blank. "He was ... big man that he could hardly get through the door".such
such aso
a veryA)B)C)D)
4067
INGLESE
Complete the following conversation. “…?”. “He's tall and slim with black hair”.How is he
How is he likeHow he is
What does he look likeA)B)C)D)
4068
Fill in the blank. "I don’t have many ... : just my mother, my father, two brothers and one uncle withhis wife".
familiars
parentssiblings
relativesA)B)C)D)
4069
Fill in the blank. "Robert is having a holiday in Rome at the moment, but he usually … in London".is living and working
lived and worklive and work
lives and worksA)B)C)D)
4070
Find the synonyms of the words in brackets. "The house we visited was very [nice and little]".cosy and small
boring and sillykind and tiny
comfortable and isolatedA)B)C)D)
4071
Fill in the blank. “Oh my lord! That ... him! No one else could have done that!”.must to have been
must have beenwasn’t
can’t have beenA)B)C)D)
4072
Fill in the blank. "You ... walk to the station: there's a free shuttle from here".needn't
wouldn'twon't
mustn'tA)B)C)D)
4073
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "When … you born?".was
aredid
wereA)B)C)D)
4074
Fill in the blank. “I found this umbrella in the car. Do you know … it is?”. “It’s John's”.whom
of whomwhose
whoA)B)C)D)
4075
Fill in the blank. “…, the population of Oslo increases yearly”.Owing to awful weather conditions
Despite such awful weather conditionsFollowing such awful weather conditions
Because of such awful weather conditionsA)B)C)D)
4076
Find the opposite meaning of the word “insolent”.Determined
Affabletrusty
DeliberativeA)B)C)D)
4077
Choose the words which best fit into each blank. "This does not consist, as in Italy or Spain, merelyin the accompaniment of the voice by a guitar or mandora - for a serenade here is not … of love forwhich a thousand more suitable opportunities present themselves”.
a statement
an announcementa declaration
a pronouncementA)B)C)D)
4078
Fill in the blank. “Dr. Mopp doesn't mind ... for a few minutes”.be kept waiting
being kept waitinggoing and wait
hang onA)B)C)D)
4079
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “I think the story about the ghost in the castle is an ...”.old rope's tale
overstatementmyth
old wives' taleA)B)C)D)
4080
What is the British English equivalent of the American word “zucchini”?Courgette
CabbageMelon
ArthichokeA)B)C)D)
4081
Which of the followings can “go the rounds”?Sun
JobFlu
DogA)B)C)D)
4082
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the following sentence. “Ned was [severely reprimanded] by his boss for hismiserable performance in Marketing”.
hauled over the coals
given the sacktaken for a ride
taken to one sideA)B)C)D)
4083
The type of biography having as its main purpose "aid to selling a book" is called:diary
popular biographyflyleaf
flypaperA)B)C)D)
4084
Choose the word which best fits into each blank. “So were the dances of the suite and the sinfoniaavanti l'opera, … in a gay and sociable welter with marches, hunting songs and variations onfamiliar airs”.
juggling
jostlingjockeying
jinglingA)B)C)D)
4085
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "He's always ... the Government but he never votes in the elections".calling off
holding onrunning down
putting offA)B)C)D)
4086
Taxi driver: “I see you have only one bag. Would you like to keep it next to you on the back seat orwould you prefer to put it in the boot?”Customer: “I'm not sure; my wife's about to arrive and she'll have a bag, too”.Which of the following alternatives coherently completes the conversation?
Customer: “My wife dresses elegantly even when she travels”
Taxi driver: “Then we'll have to use the boot”Customer: “I’ll get in the boot”
Taxi driver: “Both your suitcases are very nice”A)B)C)D)
4087
Choose the alternative which coherently completes the following dialogue.Customer: “The traffic's terrible today!”Taxi driver: “…”Customer: “So that's why it was so hard to find a taxi!”.
Please fasten your seat belt
There's an artisan's fair on this weekIt’s going to be worse tomorrow
I've just begun my shiftA)B)C)D)
4088
Choose the alternative which correctly replaces the words in square brackets.Customer: “Please take me to this address”.Taxi driver: “Ok, it is [a bit far away], it will take half an hour or so”.
not very near
just in front of usright around the corner
not far at allA)B)C)D)
4089
Find the right synonym of the word “bandit”.Robber
ExceptionalForbidden
FuriousA)B)C)D)
4090
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “Did you read the main … on the front page of ‘The Economist’ this morning? Itsaid that a new University bill has just been passed”.
headline
news flashcover
openingA)B)C)D)
4091
Choose the correct meaning of the words between square brackets. “If you have anothersuggestion, [I am all ears]”.
I am willing to listen
I would like to have a discussionI am hard of hearing
I need to listen to you immediatlyA)B)C)D)
4092
Fill in the blank. “Vienna's climate, the Italian … in her culture and the love of her citizens for musicand for being amused, had made her for centuries a city of serenades and serenaders”.
vein
markstream
stampA)B)C)D)
4093
Fill in the blanks.Customer: “Is there always so much traffic here?”.Taxi driver: “...”.Customer: “Well, it looks like I am not very lucky, then!”.Taxi driver: “I’m sorry, maybe next time there will not be so much traffic”.
People should use the bus instead of the car
Traffic is trafficAre you late?
No, usually only at this time of the dayA)B)C)D)
4094
Fill in the blank. "Don't worry about the noise, as the children are wide ...".awake
wakedwoke
wokenA)B)C)D)
4095
Find the opposite meaning of the word "courage".Punishment
PainBravery
CowardiceA)B)C)D)
4096
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "My husband doesn't ... to keep the house clean".make nothing
do muchdo nothing
make muchA)B)C)D)
4097
Fill in the blank. "He said he would call this evening. So I will wait until he …".does
will dois going
doA)B)C)D)
4098
Fill in the blank. "It is now clear that the government’s ... policy is not working".economy
economisteconomic
economicalA)B)C)D)
4099
Which word in this sentence is NOT correct? "John switched off the lights, put on his coat, went outfrom the house and got in his car".
from
inon
gotA)B)C)D)
4100
Choose the correct sentence.The sociologists study societies, but they also belong to them
Sociologists study the societies, but they too belong to themSociologists study societies, but they also belong to them
The sociologists study the societies, but they too belong to themA)B)C)D)
4101
Fill in the blank.A: "Oh, no! I forgot my wallet! ...".B: "Sure, no problem".A: "Thank you very much"
Can I borrow you some money for the bus, please?
Could you possibly lend me some money for the bus, please?Could you possibly borrow me some money for the bus, please?
May I fetch you some money for the bus, please?A)B)C)D)
4102
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “Nobody has been able to explain the ... of this commonly-used expression”.beginning
reasoncause
originA)B)C)D)
4103
Fill in the blank. "The price of our hotel in Berlin was very .... I can’t believe we spent so little!".pricey
reasonableremarkable
extortionateA)B)C)D)
4104
Fill in the blank. "I believe she ... listen to her mother’s advice".has got to
shouldneeds
hadA)B)C)D)
4105
Fill in the blank. "Sam used to live in a flat in that old ... on your left, but he has just moved to adetached house in the suburbs".
building
havenpalace
caseA)B)C)D)
4106
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to forgive".Donare
SopportarePerdonare
DimenticareA)B)C)D)
4107
Fill in the blank. "The teacher asked all the ... to write a paper about their holidays".schooners
scholarspupils
classroomsA)B)C)D)
4108
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “Don’t put … till tomorrow what you can do today”.by
asideaway
offA)B)C)D)
4109
Only one of the following is NOT a synonym of the verb “to achieve”. Which one?To accomplish
To file awayTo attain
To carry out successfullyA)B)C)D)
4110
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. "Don't to besilly! That men should possibly be Elvis!".
Don’t be silly! This man wouldn't possibly be Elvis!
Shouldn’t be silly! That man can possibly be Elvis!Don’t be silly! That man can’t possibly be Elvis!
Don’t be silly! These man mustn’t possibly be Elvis!A)B)C)D)
4111
Fill in the blank. "Susan will be at university next year, and so … I".will
dowon’t
amA)B)C)D)
4112
Fill in the blank. “This product must be eaten ... two days of purchase”.by
withinuntil
beforeA)B)C)D)
4113
Choose the synonym of the word between square brackets. “My sister is always very [careful]”.beautiful
caringcautious
kindA)B)C)D)
4114
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “After … the cake with sugar, Jenny served it”.having been sprinkled
to sprinklesprinkling
sprinkledA)B)C)D)
4115
Which of the following words means the opposite of "polite"?Rude
KindWise
PolishedA)B)C)D)
4116
Choose the synonym of the word between square brackets. “This is the book that John [asked for]”.found
desiredrequested
wishedA)B)C)D)
4117
Which of the following alternatives is NOT an example of housework?Ironing the sheets
Cutting the grassDoing the laundry
Making the bedA)B)C)D)
4118
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "It was [an endless] list of terrible events".
a never-ending
endlesslyan infinity
a without endA)B)C)D)
4119
Fill in the blank. "If you don’t know the meaning of a word, ... in a dictionary".look it up
search it uplook up it
look after itA)B)C)D)
4120
INGLESE
Which word(s) CANNOT be used to complete the following sentence? "Kevin is tired because he’sbeen working ... today".
hard
a lotall day
hardlyA)B)C)D)
4121
If you are “broad-minded” you are:strict minded
slow-mindedopen-minded
quick mindedA)B)C)D)
4122
Fill in the blank. "... the economic situation improves, a lot of people will lose their jobs next year".Whether
IfUnless
In spiteA)B)C)D)
4123
Fill in the blank. “The Government’s … priority is the creation of new jobs”.mean
mayormost
topA)B)C)D)
4124
Fill in the blank. “…, would you?”.You look as if you’ve had another beer
Suppose I’d like another beerI don't suppose you would like another beer
Will you give me another beerA)B)C)D)
4125
Which of the alternatives cannot be used to complete the following sentence? “You ... get acomputer-readable passport if you want to go to the States; if you don't, you have to get a visa”.
have got to
ought tohave to
mustA)B)C)D)
4126
INGLESE
Choose the alternative which correctly replaces the word in inverted commas. “If you need to ‘go’ tothe airport you can take a bus or book a taxi.
use
getarrived
stayA)B)C)D)
4127
Fill in the blanks. “How long does the plane take to … to Rome?”going
arriveget
reachA)B)C)D)
4128
Fill in the blank. “This article deals with the … of online journalism”.topicality
argumentissue
teamA)B)C)D)
4129
Fill in the blank. “We’ll be late: …”.it is two hours since we are stuck here
we’ve been stuck here for two hours now!we’ve been stuck two hours yet
we are stuck here for two hoursA)B)C)D)
4130
Find the synonym of the word “faithful”.Fake
AddictedLoyal
LegalA)B)C)D)
4131
Fill in the blank. “... she is my sister, sometimes she is unbearable”.Nonetheless that
HoweverDespite the fact that
BesidesA)B)C)D)
4132
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “The boys ... to feed the pets during their parents’ absence”.should
could have supposedwere supposed
supposeA)B)C)D)
4133
Fill in the blank. “… are even better than ice creams when it gets really hot”.Lollipops
Ice stickersIce lollipops
Ice lolliesA)B)C)D)
4134
A “drive” is:the track tractors use
a road leading up to a housea lane between two tall hedgerows
a road in the countryA)B)C)D)
4135
Eliminate one of the following words.Companion
ComradeColleague
SisterA)B)C)D)
4136
What is the opposite of "wide"?Slim
LargeThin
NarrowA)B)C)D)
4137
Fill in the blanks. “… wants to enter a golf course … pay a fee”.Who; shall
Whenever one; needs toHe; he must
Whoever; mustA)B)C)D)
4138
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "A Viennese journalist, writing … the end of the eighteenth century, observed thatthese serenades occurred almost every fine summer evening".
adjacent
nearbytowards
byA)B)C)D)
4139
Fill in the blank. “... about your trip to Africa would be of great interest to us”.Detail
InformationAn information
InformationsA)B)C)D)
4140
Fill in the blank. "The famous English writer Jane Austen, author of ‘Pride and Prejudice’, ...".never married
didn’t marriedwas never marry
is never marriedA)B)C)D)
4141
Fill in the blank. "The politician ... the foundation stone of the new hospital".laid
liedlayed
layA)B)C)D)
4142
Fill in the blank. "If you want to achieve good results, you must ...".plan ahead
realise a good planwork up a good plan
plan in anticipationA)B)C)D)
4143
Fill in the blank. "Tomorrow I'm having dinner ... my girlfriend’s".with
fromon
atA)B)C)D)
4144
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Despite ... regular exercise for weeks, I'm not losing any weight."do
doingthat I did
that I have doneA)B)C)D)
4145
Fill in the blank. "Although the economy had been expanding this year, job ... haven't stopped".misses
loseslosses
lossA)B)C)D)
4146
Fill in the blank. “I would have liked to be a professional footballer but I wasn’t ...”.fitted out for it
up to itgood in it
cut out to itA)B)C)D)
4147
Choose the odd word out.Boutique
Grocery storeLibrary
Butcher shopA)B)C)D)
4148
Choose the odd option out.Bedside table
SofaCurtain
HeadlightA)B)C)D)
4149
Which of the alternatives contains a clause beginning with “to” which CANNOT be transformed intoan indirect object?
Bill lent all his Beatles records to Brian
She suggested the idea to MartinJack sold his old motorbike to his colleague
She sent an e-mail to her best friend SallyA)B)C)D)
4150
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Now that our kids are grown up, we should really get rid of their old toys. If youdon’t want to give them away, we’ll have to put them in the ...".
attic
roofceiling
canteenA)B)C)D)
4151
Fill in the blank. “Dr Jonas talks so much that his wife can't get a word in ...”.edgeways
laterallyhorizontally
sidewaysA)B)C)D)
4152
Fill in the blank. "Please make sure to get here at 8 o'clock ...".sharply
on the spoton the dot
punctuallyA)B)C)D)
4153
Fill in the blank. "Why on earth did you do such a stupid thing? It was ... madness!".totally
sheerabsolutely
mereA)B)C)D)
4154
Fill in the blank. "Old Bill threw a ... out of the kitchen window and saw the neighbours' cat in hisgarden".
view
gazeglance
glimpseA)B)C)D)
4155
Fill in the blank. "We should go home: ... is getting dark".it
hehis
itsA)B)C)D)
4156
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I … to the office when Sam rang to tell me he was going to leave".was driving
am drivingwill drive
droveA)B)C)D)
4157
The part of the following sentence in brackets contains one mistake; choose the correct form. "I'mbusy [to write] at the moment".
write
writingto writing
for writingA)B)C)D)
4158
In the following sentence the part in brackets contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correctalternative. "Immigrants arriving in a new country [have to be learned new habits]".
must learning new habits
have to learn new habitshas to learn new habits
learn to new habitsA)B)C)D)
4159
Replace the words in brackets with the correct alternative. "Beethoven wrote nine symphonies[which are still being played] by orchestras all over the world".
which have still played
whose are still playedwhich are still played
that are still playingA)B)C)D)
4160
The part of the following sentence in brackets contains one or more mistakes; choose the correctform. "[You didn't went] to the office yesterday?".
Didn't you go
Went you notDid you went
Does not you goA)B)C)D)
4161
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. "Jennifer and Nicola [is said be a good polo player]".
is good said polo players
by saying are good polo playersboth good polo players
are said to be good polo playersA)B)C)D)
4162
INGLESE
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "She looks good now that she [has lost weight]".
slimmed down
had her hair cutis weightless
started wearing light clothesA)B)C)D)
4163
Fill in the blank. "His first … to the news was one of total disbelief".reaction
reportsensation
actionA)B)C)D)
4164
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes; choose the correct alternative. "I have neverand never will ask for special treatment".
I never have asked and never will asking for special treatment
I have never asked and never will ask for special treatmentI have never ask and never will ask for special treatment
I had never and never will I ask for special treatmentA)B)C)D)
4165
Fill in the blank. "You were ... to do your homework today, and not to go out!".supposing
supposedsupposes
supposeA)B)C)D)
4166
Fill in the blank. "The more of that drug is taken, … the risk of headache".the most
the greaterthe greatest
mostA)B)C)D)
4167
Fill in the blank. "Susan was given a bonus because she had worked … of all her colleagues".the hardest
too hardhardly
much harderA)B)C)D)
4168
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Thomas graduated ... ‘Engineer in Machines and Industrial Tools’ last year".as an
onfrom
inA)B)C)D)
4169
Fill in the blank. "Silvia is Spanish but … passport is Italian".her
histheir
himA)B)C)D)
4170
Fill in the blank. “They jumped ... the horse with extreme ease”.off
ofthrough
intoA)B)C)D)
4171
“Seventy” means:70
717
77A)B)C)D)
4172
Complete the following dialogue.A: "Do we need … cheese from the market?"B: "Yes, can you get a piece of Parmesan please?".
any
littlefew
aA)B)C)D)
4173
Fill in the blank. "... I like John personally, I don’t think he has got the right skills for this job".Although
HoweverIn spite
DespiteA)B)C)D)
4174
INGLESE
Fill in the blank with the right word. "Please put the DVD’s on those ... there".shells
shelvesbookstore
shelfsA)B)C)D)
4175
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the following sentence. "[I'd rather not go to] that restaurant tonight. Let's gosomewhere [different]".
I'd quite like to go to; usual
I rather not go to; differentI'd prefer not to go to; of different
I'd prefer not to go to; elseA)B)C)D)
4176
Fill in the blank. “The trainer asked his students ...”.how people usually express anger
how people do express anger usuallyhow people are used to express anger
how do people usually express angerA)B)C)D)
4177
Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. “It ... advertised ...yesterday's newspaper”.
were; on
was; onhas been; in
was; inA)B)C)D)
4178
Complete the following sentence: “Have you ever ... the USA?”been in
gone inbeen to
goneA)B)C)D)
4179
Fill in the blank. "Have you got … idea of how much the project is going to cost?".a
noneany
theA)B)C)D)
4180
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Working with a computer isn’t ... dealing with the public".more tiring as
as tiring asso tiring than
tiring asA)B)C)D)
4181
Fill in the blank. "Peter and Tom are tired because ... work too much".them
theytheir
heA)B)C)D)
4182
Fill in the blank. "When we arrived at the cinema, the film had … started".already
stillalso
yetA)B)C)D)
4183
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes; choose the correct form. "Is your sisteroldest of you?".
Is your sister more old of you?
Is your sister older than you?Has your sister plus ages than you?
Have your sister more years than you?A)B)C)D)
4184
Fill in the blank. "The office is open from 9 in the morning … 6 in the evening".since
forat
untilA)B)C)D)
4185
Fill in the blank. "There weren't … in the conference hall".no one
no peoplesome people
any peopleA)B)C)D)
4186
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "... old is he? He must be young". "Yes, he is just 19".How
How muchWhat
WhichA)B)C)D)
4187
Choose the right answer to the following question. "Is Margaret coming too?".I don’t hope
I hope noI hope not
I don’t hope soA)B)C)D)
4188
Fill in the blank. “There is going to be a … of television programmes on Big Ben”.series
broadcastserial
editionA)B)C)D)
4189
Complete the following conversation. "How often do the buses run?". " …".Yes, very often
At 8 o'clockEvery half hour
Round the city centreA)B)C)D)
4190
Fill in the blank: "She's already … her brother".so tall as
as tall asas tall than
so tall thanA)B)C)D)
4191
Which word does NOT match with the rest of the group?Kitchen
CameraLiving room
BathroomA)B)C)D)
4192
Complete the following conversation: "How long does it take you to get to work?". "…".I take the underground
About 40 minutesIt's about 40 kilometres
Yes, it's a long timeA)B)C)D)
4193
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Obesity can be caused by eating … when you’re a child".too
too manytoo much
foodA)B)C)D)
4194
Fill in the blank. "We haven’t been to the cinema … over three weeks". "Let’s go this evening.There’s a good film on at the Odeon".
during
sincefrom
forA)B)C)D)
4195
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. "Kathleenand Susan are at a diet".
Kathleen and Susan are in the diet
Kathleen and Susan are below the dietKathleen and Susan are on a diet
Kathleen and Susan are under dietA)B)C)D)
4196
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "The man [hurt] his back moving heavy tables".
injured
hithelped
usedA)B)C)D)
4197
Fill in the blank. "Does he ever go to the theatre?". "No, he … does".never
everfor ever
sometimesA)B)C)D)
4198
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "We spent Sunday on the [couch] watching TV".
table
carpetsofa
chairA)B)C)D)
4199
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "What … last weekend?". "I went to Florence. It was fabulous".have you done
did you dowill you do
did you makeA)B)C)D)
4200
Find the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does not changethe meaning of the sentence. "About a third of Americans suffer from [occasional] insomnia".
periodic
uncertainparticular
fragmentaryA)B)C)D)
4201
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. "He looked everywhere in his room, but [couldn't] find hiskeys".
did
hasn'twon’t
wasn't able toA)B)C)D)
4202
Which word or phrase CANNOT be used to complete the following sentence? "My plane ... at 9 amon Sunday".
is setting off
is going to departcomes
is landingA)B)C)D)
4203
Fill in the blank. "My brother, … lives in Switzerland, is coming to visit me".which
whosewho
whomA)B)C)D)
4204
Fill in the blank. "If you accepted to buy 3,000 units, we … you a 10% reduction on the price".must be offering
have be offeringcould offer
have to offerA)B)C)D)
4205
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "The head of a department is responsible ... her or his team".to
fromfor
ofA)B)C)D)
4206
Fill in the blank. "She … anything urgent last Friday, so she decided to leave the office early".shouldn't have to do
mustn't have donedidn't have to do
needn't have doneA)B)C)D)
4207
Fill in the blank. "Sarah stayed with us … two months".for
throughin
sinceA)B)C)D)
4208
Fill in the blank. "We … visit her this afternoon, but we're not sure yet".will
have tomay
mustA)B)C)D)
4209
Fill in the blank. "Let's leave. The film isn't interesting. In fact it’s really …".noisy
naughtyboring
boredA)B)C)D)
4210
Find the sentence that contains one or more mistakes.Jordan has made noticeable progresses in the protecting of its population
Water supplies are now more accessible in many countriesMany people have criticised "structural adjustment"
Some developing countries have introduced social security schemes often linked to particular categoriesof workers
A)B)
C)D)
4211
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I … to your dinner tomorrow night; I've got to do some research".am not go to come
won't be cominghave not to come
won't comingA)B)C)D)
4212
The parts of the following sentence in brackets contain one or more mistakes. Choose the correctforms. "She [make yoga] and [run also]".
does yoga; go running too
makes yoga; goes running toodoes yoga; goes running to
does yoga; goes running tooA)B)C)D)
4213
Fill in the blanks. "The architect … the drawing when … the mistakes".had just finished; he was noticing
had just finished; he noticedhad just finished; noted he
has just finished; he noticedA)B)C)D)
4214
Fill in the blank. "China’s economy … an estimated 9.8% last year, much faster than expected".broke out
solddiverted
grewA)B)C)D)
4215
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the original sentence. "Farm production has been [boosted] by the use offertilizers and upgraded methods of controlling plant and animal diseases".
replaced
increasedexaggerated
extendedA)B)C)D)
4216
Fill in the blank. “The police arrived just after the baby was … by a car along the main street”.run into
passed overbumped into
run overA)B)C)D)
4217
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “If he had known we were coming, I am sure he … left the door unlocked”.have had
hadwould have
didA)B)C)D)
4218
Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. “She … late formeetings”.
hates us are
hates it when we're incan't stand it when we're
is always inA)B)C)D)
4219
Fill in the blank. "Carol is really talented. She should be just a little more self-... if she wants to dosomething with her life".
centred
appointedconfident
absorbedA)B)C)D)
4220
Fill in the blank. "... for her birthday".There were given to her $50
She was been given $50She was being given $50
She was given $50A)B)C)D)
4221
Fill in the blank. "At the time of my visit last June, his son Jeremy ... school".has finished
was just finishinghad been finishing
had been finishedA)B)C)D)
4222
Fill in the blank. "Her daughters don’t get any exercise. They just watch television ...".all day
all timeeach time
every timeA)B)C)D)
4223
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I arrived at the conference really late yesterday after ... in a traffic jam downtown".to be stuck
having stuckto have stuck
being stuckA)B)C)D)
4224
Fill in the blank. "After the snowstorm, the terminal is now returning ...".to the normal
to the normback normal
to normalA)B)C)D)
4225
Fill in the blank. "This greenhouse contains the finest collection of palm trees in the ...".Britain
UKGreat Britain
EnglandA)B)C)D)
4226
Fill in the blank. "It's very easy ... addicted to Facebook once you start".to get
to gettinggetting
you getA)B)C)D)
4227
Fill in the blank. "... is to let people know the facts".The job of the journalists
A journalist's jobA job of journalist
The journalist jobA)B)C)D)
4228
Fill in the blank. "What were you doing on that roof? What if you ... an accident?".would have had
would havedid have
had hadA)B)C)D)
4229
INGLESE
Replace the words in square brackets with the correct ones. What about [talk with you mother theproblem?]
talking the problem your mother?
talking with your mother about the problem?you talk your mother the problem?
to talk the problem your mother?A)B)C)D)
4230
“Fifty” means:15
550
55A)B)C)D)
4231
“Eighteen” means:80
1888
8A)B)C)D)
4232
Fill in the blank. "The ferry was delayed … fog".so that
becausesince
due toA)B)C)D)
4233
Fill in the blank. "Parents let … out a lot later than they used to".to their children to stay
their children to staytheir children stay
to their children stayingA)B)C)D)
4234
Fill in the blank. "The new director is extremely … and always listens attentively to her colleagues".correct
politeeducated
justA)B)C)D)
4235
INGLESE
“Sixty” means:16
6066
6A)B)C)D)
4236
Fill in the blank. "I've lost count of …times I've broken my glasses".how much
manyhow many
how longA)B)C)D)
4237
“Eighty” means:8
1880
88A)B)C)D)
4238
Fill in the blank. "We'll visit the park tomorrow, … permitting".weather
the weatherif the weather if
with the weatherA)B)C)D)
4239
Fill in the blank. "He has got a very good … with a semiconductor factory".placing
jobprofession
workA)B)C)D)
4240
“Sixteen” means:60
166
66A)B)C)D)
4241
“Fourteen” means:44
404
14A)B)C)D)
4242
INGLESE
“Forty” means:40
144
44A)B)C)D)
4243
“Seventeen” means:70
777
17A)B)C)D)
4244
In the sentence "One of the newspaper's strengths is the quality of its journalism", "strengths"means:
developments
strong pointspromotions
attractionsA)B)C)D)
4245
In the sentence "The candidate has good numeracy skills as well as linguistic aptitude", "numeracy"means the ability to:
write programs
use a computerreason
work with figuresA)B)C)D)
4246
Fill in the blank. "Take the map … you get lost".although
howeverin case
as wellA)B)C)D)
4247
Fill in the blank. "A new airport … near Florence".will build
is going to be builtwill be building
is going to buildA)B)C)D)
4248
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "He … a year writing his presentation as his speaking time was only five minutes".mustn't have spent
didn't had to spendmustn't spend
needn't have spentA)B)C)D)
4249
“Nineteen” means:19
909
99A)B)C)D)
4250
Fill in the blank. "Although our opinions … on many things, we're good friends".differ
differentdisagree
divideA)B)C)D)
4251
“Fifteen” means:50
555
15A)B)C)D)
4252
Fill in the blank. "Not only was Michelangelo an artist, … a poet as well".too
yetalso
butA)B)C)D)
4253
Fill in the blank. "Working mothers need more … for looking after their children".cures
facilitiesplants
premisesA)B)C)D)
4254
Fill in the blank. "There is a limit to how … information you can absorb in a day".much
fewmany
littleA)B)C)D)
4255
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "There are two films on tonight: … would you like to see?"whether
whateverwhat one
which oneA)B)C)D)
4256
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "John is happy because his salary has [risen]".
increased
stayed the samegone down
droppedA)B)C)D)
4257
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. "They [are in debt] to the bank".
are in credit
have moneygive money
owe moneyA)B)C)D)
4258
Choose the word that would best replace the one in brackets. "[Maybe] we’ll come".Perhaps
Of courseSurely
LikelyA)B)C)D)
4259
Fill in the blank. "We cannot call ourselves civilised … we stop killing animals for sport".as soon as
whileif not
untilA)B)C)D)
4260
"It is difficult to find a vacant apartment in the centre of the city". In this sentence, "vacant" means:spacious
temporaryconvenient
emptyA)B)C)D)
4261
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "How long … been playing the clarinet?".did you
are youcan you
have youA)B)C)D)
4262
Choose the synonym of the word in brackets. "It was first [confirmed] by English physicist HenryCavendish, that water is a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen".
proposed
verifiedarranged
researchedA)B)C)D)
4263
Fill in the blanks. "When he was … university, he often took a boat out … the river and had tea withhis friends".
at; on
at; atby; around
in; overA)B)C)D)
4264
Fill in the blank. “On our holiday the hotel organized lots of ... to tourist sites”.travels
excursionsvoyages
journeysA)B)C)D)
4265
Fill in the blank. "... so many unemployed people".There have never been
There never have beenMore than ever were
In the past, there never haveA)B)C)D)
4266
Fill in the blank. “The children ... kicked their football over the wall”.incidentally
accidentallywrongly
unconsideratelyA)B)C)D)
4267
INGLESE
Rearrange the following sentence in the correct order: [1] When – [2] phone – [3] Marcia – [4] will –[5] ?
4 – 3 – 2 – 1 – 5
2 – 3 – 4 – 1 – 51 – 4 – 3 – 2 – 5
1 – 4 – 2 – 3 – 5A)B)C)D)
4268
Find the right answer to the following question. "Can I open the window?".No, you won’t
Yes, you canExcuse me
Yes, you doA)B)C)D)
4269
"His teaching method was very effective". Which of the following is a synonym of the word"effective"?
Concrete
SuccessfulReal
LearningA)B)C)D)
4270
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. "The job I want to do is a very [hard] one".
tough
peculiarstrong
longA)B)C)D)
4271
Complete the following sentence: "Jim's mother liked her gift because Jim … himself".picked it in
picked it outpicked on it
picked it offA)B)C)D)
4272
The part of the following sentence in brackets contains one or more mistakes; choose the correctform. "[All guests have danced] and were tired".
All guests were been dancing
All the guests are dancingAll the guests had been dancing
All the guests have been dancedA)B)C)D)
4273
INGLESE
Replace the words in brackets with the correct ones. "Yesterday I was alone, because my girlfriend[is been studying for all the afternoon]".
has studied for all the afternoon
studied for all the afternoonwas been studying since all the afternoon
had been studying for all the afternoonA)B)C)D)
4274
Fill in the blank. "The war reporter … injured in an explosion".has been just
just has beenis just been
has just beenA)B)C)D)
4275
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "It's customary to [wear] black at funerals".
be worn
wearingdress in
dressA)B)C)D)
4276
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. "The childburst at tears after fall down".
The child burst into tears after falling down
The child burst into tears after fellThe child bursted in tears after falling down
The child burst in tears after has fallen downA)B)C)D)
4277
Fill in the blank. "You realise that you were driving at 100 mph, don’t you?". "No officer, It … . Thiscar can’t do more than 80".
couldn’t had been
couldn’t be medidn’t need to be
couldn’t beenA)B)C)D)
4278
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "I didn't [expect] that film [to be] so good".
think; would be
expect for; to beexpect; will be
wait; had beenA)B)C)D)
4279
INGLESE
Fill in the blanks. "Because he is …, we can’t … what course he will follow at any moment".capricious; predict
sad; telldeleterious; foretell
guilty; guessA)B)C)D)
4280
Fill in the blank. "… you ever been to Tokyo before your arrival here today?".Did
HadWas
HaveA)B)C)D)
4281
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the following sentence. "Susan didn't [mean] to hurt your feelings".
signify
tryintend
realiseA)B)C)D)
4282
Fill in the blank. “… we locked the front door, the robbers wouldn’t have entered”.Have
HadDid
WouldA)B)C)D)
4283
Which of the following cannot fill in the blank? "We expect the amount you owe to be settled …".duly
in duty coursewith due respect
in due timeA)B)C)D)
4284
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes: choose the correct alternative. “I wish hehad been so much rude to her when they met”.
I wish he wouldn't been so rude to her when they met
I wish he shouldn’t be so rude to her when they metI wish he hadn’t been so rude to her when they met
I wish he wasn't so rude to her when they have metA)B)C)D)
4285
INGLESE
Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. “Scientists are … anumber of interesting experiments”.
carrying out
carrying throughcarrying over
carrying onA)B)C)D)
4286
Fill in the blank. "To avoid the holiday traffic we'll have to ... at dawn".get through
look forwardmove on
set outA)B)C)D)
4287
Replace the words in brackets with the alternative that doesn’t change the meaning. "You need to[get ready] if you want to come out with me".
prepare yourself
finishdress up
completeA)B)C)D)
4288
Fill in the blank. "Always consult your dictionary to … the meaning of words".look over
look intolook up
look inA)B)C)D)
4289
Choose the odd word out.Mussel
OstrichCrab
ShrimpA)B)C)D)
4290
Fill in the blank. "... has it that they are going to divorce".Rumour
A voiceGossiping
My friendA)B)C)D)
4291
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "The department is ... employees who are performing badly".taking on
firinghiring
savingA)B)C)D)
4292
Fill in the blank. "If we want to beat the ... we must produce better quality at lower prices".concurrence
concoursecompetition
competenceA)B)C)D)
4293
"I am thinking of taking up your invitation to stay with you". "taking up" means:changing
postponingaccepting
consideringA)B)C)D)
4294
Fill in the blank. " … he was tired, he offered to carry her home".Throw
AlsoThough
WhileA)B)C)D)
4295
Fill in the blank. "By this time, tommorow I … filed all these documents."will
will have beenhave
will haveA)B)C)D)
4296
Fill in the lank. "A lot of people think that there are too many … on television."promotion
publicityadvertisements
spotsA)B)C)D)
4297
Fill in the blank. "Unless the insects are kept down, they… the country."infest
will infestare infesting
infestedA)B)C)D)
4298
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "The question … this year by the committee."is being examined
was examiningis examing
has examinedA)B)C)D)
4299
Fill in the blank. "We plan to change the … of our magazine to make it more readable."timetable
memorandumschedule
formatA)B)C)D)
4300
In the sentence: "He can't afford a new computer, so he will upgrade his old one", "afford" means:use
pay forrepair
sellA)B)C)D)
4301
Fill in the blank. "Industry will not become competitive again … major reform is introduced."if
in caseas soon as
unlessA)B)C)D)
4302
Fill in the blank. "The question of … of them is winning is not important."what
whetherwhich
oneA)B)C)D)
4303
In the sentence: "Negotiations suffered a severe setback", "setback" means:effort
advancedevelopment
defeatA)B)C)D)
4304
Fill in the blank. "Give me something to eat; I am really … "hungry
angryhunger
in a hungerA)B)C)D)
4305
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I have never broken the law or … a crime."acted
committeddone
madeA)B)C)D)
4306
Fill in the blak. "I was able to … my baggage promptly after leaving the plane."recover
retrievereview
rescueA)B)C)D)
4307
Fill in the blank. "The value of the pound … radically during the second world war."fell down
ran offlost
droppedA)B)C)D)
4308
Fill in the blank. "How … is the lake?"depth
deeplydeep
profoundA)B)C)D)
4309
Fill in the blank. "He did not turn up this morning; he must … his train."have been missing
missbe missing
have missedA)B)C)D)
4310
Fill in the blank. "If you … the key, we wouldn't be locked out of the house."didn't forget
hadn't forgottenforgot
wouldn't forgetA)B)C)D)
4311
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Even though 26% of California residents don't speak English at home, only …don't speak English at all."
those of the 6%
that 6% of them6% of them
to the 6% of themA)B)C)D)
4312
Which of the following sentences is correct?Ryan is used to play baseball, but he doesn’t play very often now
Ryan was used to play baseball, but he doesn’t play very often nowRyan used to play baseball a lot, but he doesn’t play very often now
Ryan use to play baseball a lot, but he doesn’t play often nowA)B)C)D)
4313
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be preceded by "How"?Did they manage to buy a house?
Hard I worked to buy that car!Strange that someone so beautiful could be so modest!
Isn't that the time?A)B)C)D)
4314
Fill in the blanks with the right word or words. “Tomorrow I ... at 7.39”am leaving
have leftleft
shall leaveA)B)C)D)
4315
"Let me know about your travel arrangements". In this sentence, "arrangements" means:reservations
plansintentions
meansA)B)C)D)
4316
Fill in the blank. “I urgently need information on the climate in Patagonia but …”.I can't find them
I can't find itI can't find none
I can't find oneA)B)C)D)
4317
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Health care has improved radically … people can expect to live longer".resulting
so beingand so
butA)B)C)D)
4318
Find the synonym of the word "pedestrian".Horseman
PedanticWalker
PavementA)B)C)D)
4319
Fill in the blank. "Mrs Braden felt a little ... and needed to sit down for a few minutes".fainting
faintturned
faintedA)B)C)D)
4320
Fill in the blank. "Before actors start a new show they generally say, "break a ... " for good luck".glass
legfoot
neckA)B)C)D)
4321
Fill in the blank. "If the weather ... good I might go for a game of golf later".could be
will becomeis
will beA)B)C)D)
4322
Fill in the blank. "By the time …, they will have already received news".he arrives
he was arrivinghe won’t have arrived yet
he arrivedA)B)C)D)
4323
INGLESE
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "My [attendant] will follow with our luggage".
companion
friendrelative
servantA)B)C)D)
4324
Fill in the blank with the right phrase. “If we hadn’t left town before the rush-hour, …”.we hadn't arrived yet
we wouldn't have arrived yetwe wouldn't arrive yet
we weren’t arriving yetA)B)C)D)
4325
Fill in the blank. “If John had studied more last year, he … in an advanced class this year”.had been
would becan be
will beA)B)C)D)
4326
Fill in the blank. "If the plane ... late tonight, I will get a taxi to the hotel".will arrive
arrivedwould arrive
arrivesA)B)C)D)
4327
Fill in the blank. "If I … in advance, I would have gotten a better price".have booked
had bookedbook
bookedA)B)C)D)
4328
Fill in the blank. “I remember the Christmases we spent in Italy when we ... Martinis on the beachbefore Christmas lunch”.
were used to drinking
had drunkused to drinking
used to drinkA)B)C)D)
4329
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “You ..., but I'm sure it would be appreciated”.mustn't bring a gift
are not obliged to bringing a giftneedn't to bring a gift
don't have to bring a giftA)B)C)D)
4330
Fill in the blank. “If you're too fat, you ... eat chocolate”.must not to
are not supposed that youhave not to
mustn'tA)B)C)D)
4331
Choose the odd word out.Mugger
SuspectSettler
ThiefA)B)C)D)
4332
Fill in the blank. “If you get lost, you can always...”.ask for someone’s directions
ask someone for directionsask to someone the way
ask directions to someoneA)B)C)D)
4333
Fill in the blank. "Where's Bill?" "Well, he said he ... to the meeting, but he's not here!".was to be coming
were comingwould come
cameA)B)C)D)
4334
Choose the odd word out.Cottage
FlatBathroom
HouseA)B)C)D)
4335
Fill in the blank. “Mary was surprised her husband was out”. “He … shopping!”, she thought.is gone
must have gonecan’t go
must be goneA)B)C)D)
4336
INGLESE
Find the opposite meaning of the word "aware".Stupefied
IgnorantDiffident
StupidA)B)C)D)
4337
Fill in the blank. "I didn't see Eleonora at the party so she … have been there".must
can'tshouldn't
didn'tA)B)C)D)
4338
Choose the words from the list below which mean the same as the words between square bracketsin the sentence. “The western portion of the country is [far less populated than] the eastern third”.
as populated as
considerably less populated thanmore populated than
by far the most populated ofA)B)C)D)
4339
The part in brackets of the following sentence contains one or more mistakes; choose the correctform. "What was the name of that hockey team your sister [used play for]?".
usually play for
used for playingused to play for
used playing forA)B)C)D)
4340
Choose the alternative which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "He looked everywherein his room, but [couldn't] find his keys".
didn’t need to
didn’t have toneedn't
wasn't able toA)B)C)D)
4341
Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. “I am sure I didn’t see you. … I went away”.Anyway
ForSince
ThereforeA)B)C)D)
4342
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "The money that I borrowed from the bank ... to renovate the bathroom".were used
has been usedhave been used
usedA)B)C)D)
4343
Fill in the blank. "Unlike Italian citizens, British citizens ... carry an identity card with them".can't
shouldn’tdon't have to
needn’t toA)B)C)D)
4344
Fill in the blanks. “Is there … to drink?”. “There must be … orange juice”.anything; some
anything; anysomething; few
anything; muchA)B)C)D)
4345
Fill in the blank. “I understand your point of view. ..., I don't agree with it”.Although
InsteadHowever
WhileA)B)C)D)
4346
Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in brackets. "When the telephone salesman told me Icould buy some concert tickets for only $10.00 if I gave him my credit card number, [it seemed alittle fishy to me], so I hung up the phone".
I thought the telephone salesman was calling me from a boat and I didn’t hear him
I thought the phone salesman was dishonest and I felt suspicious of himI thought the telephone salesman smelled like a fish and I didn't like that
I thought the phone salesman was selling a dangerous fish and he scared meA)B)C)D)
4347
Fill in the blank. “I ... Jenny at four, so I'll be back in the office before five thirty”.am seeing
will have a see witham seeing up to
going to be seenA)B)C)D)
4348
INGLESE
What is the opposite of the word "warm"?Fright
ColdLow
FearfulA)B)C)D)
4349
Fill in the blank. “The camera is moving through the ... of car headlights into the interior of a RollsRoyce”.
shining
flairglare
haloA)B)C)D)
4350
Fill in the blank. “However late it is, even at an hour when most people are hurrying home to bed,heads soon appear at the windows and a crowd gathers round the players, clapping, applauding,demanding encores, and seldom … till the serenade is over, when they will often troop after theplayers to another district".
disbanding
dispersingdepopulating
demobilizingA)B)C)D)
4351
Fill in the blank. “He gave a … of astonishment when he saw her because he had thought she was inAustralia”.
gasp
puffsneeze
breathA)B)C)D)
4352
Fill in the blank. “I’ve got a stiff neck from sitting in a … from that window”.draught
breathdrought
windA)B)C)D)
4353
Fill in the blank. “I can't think why the police detained him. There isn't a ... of evidence against him”.thread
shadescrap
dropA)B)C)D)
4354
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “By the end of this month … Russian for ten years”.we will have been learning
we shall learntwe have been learning
we shall learnA)B)C)D)
4355
Choose the best sentence in each numbered item below.The mission was well planned, so everything went smoothly
The mission was well planned, everything went smoothlyThe mission was well planned, therefore everything went smoothly
The mission was well planned everything went smoothlyA)B)C)D)
4356
Fill in the blank with the correct word. “After the signing of the Montreal Protocol, which isadministered by the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), governments and business madegiant ... in converting industries to ozone-friendly chemicals”.
walks
stridesmarches
stairsA)B)C)D)
4357
Fill in the blanks. "It had been a bitter day and a … north-east wind had blown for … time".little; much
biting; somespark; some
broken; quiteA)B)C)D)
4358
Fill in the blank. “She made several attempts to arrange a meeting but she could never … him downto a definite time”.
pin
trackrub
stickA)B)C)D)
4359
Fill in the blank. “Western governments should do everything in their power to hold and reverse thespread of HIV/AIDS and … extreme poverty by 2015”.
raise
risehalve
divideA)B)C)D)
4360
INGLESE
“Ninety” means:99
909
19A)B)C)D)
4361
Complete the following sentence. "If … wrong this time, nobody will ask for your opinion again".you will
you beyou are
you will beA)B)C)D)
4362
The part of the following sentence in brackets is incorrect; choose the correct form. "Where'sRobert? [Not is here] today?".
Not he is
Isn't he hereHe is not here
He isn’t hereA)B)C)D)
4363
Fill in the blank. "What … last summer?". "I went camping in Corsica. It was wonderful".did you
did you dodo you do
you didA)B)C)D)
4364
Fill in the blank. “It’s cold today. You’ll need to wear a … if you go out”.robe
suitcoat
mantelA)B)C)D)
4365
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. “We've finally found the documents we've [been lookingfor] all day”.
been looking at
been searching forbeen finding
searchedA)B)C)D)
4366
INGLESE
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. "This technique is pretty [outdated]".
old-fashioned
without datarecent
modernA)B)C)D)
4367
Fill in the blank. "The nurse stood … the doctor".next
besideabout
closeA)B)C)D)
4368
Which of the following questions is correct?What is Milan famous for?
For which is Milan famous?Why is famous Milano for?
What for Milan is famous?A)B)C)D)
4369
Fill in the blank. "The carpenter tried … of the broken beam".to enjoy himself
to arrange for the piecesto make both ends meet
to join the piecesA)B)C)D)
4370
Fill in the blank. “What's done is done. It's ... wondering if you could have prevented it”.helpless
uselessunsafe
antiquatedA)B)C)D)
4371
Fill in the blank. “My book … a vocabulary section”.is such good as yours which has
is like yoursis very different from yours because it has
is not so different from thatA)B)C)D)
4372
INGLESE
Choose the odd word out.Index
PaperbackChapter
TitleA)B)C)D)
4373
Fill in the blank: "We've got enough plates, but we must buy some ...".plastic knife and fork
plastic knives and forksknives and forks of plastic
any plastic knives and forksA)B)C)D)
4374
Fill in the blank. "This broken guitar cannot …".to be repaired
have repairsbe repaired
repairA)B)C)D)
4375
Find the right answer to the following question. "What’s your teacher like?". " She is …".I don't know her hobbies
very strictdoing it
listening to musicA)B)C)D)
4376
The parts of the following sentence in brackets contain one or more mistakes; choose the correctforms. "[The love] is [the important thing] for your happiness".
The love; important
Love; importantLoves; important
The feeling of love; an importantA)B)C)D)
4377
Fill in the blank.A: "And your date of birth, madam?"B: "I … in 1971".
borned
have bornam born
was bornA)B)C)D)
4378
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “How long ... ”:have you been suffering from these headaches?
are you suffering of these headaches?have you suffered of these headaches?
do you suffer from these headaches?A)B)C)D)
4379
Fill in the blank. “... that it should be easier for a single person to adopt children”.Some people think
Some people thinksA lot people thinks
Someone thinksA)B)C)D)
4380
Find the right translation into English of the Italian idiomatic expression “tocca ferro!”.Touch wood!
Hop it!Buy iron!
Call it luck!A)B)C)D)
4381
Which of the following sentences is correct?If he were to die, would it have made any difference?
If he was to die, would it do make any difference?If he were to dead, would it make any difference?
If he were to die, would it make any difference?A)B)C)D)
4382
Which is the closest English equivalent of the Italian idiomatic expression "in bocca al lupo"?Break a leg!
Cry wolf!The best of happiness!
Enter the lion's den!A)B)C)D)
4383
Fill in the blank. “He usually works from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It’s past six o’clock so he … work by now”.will finish
will have finishedis going to finish
is finishingA)B)C)D)
4384
Fill in the blank. “ ... for my mother, I would have bought pizza rolls for my lunch”.If I would have gone to the store
If I had gone to the storeIf I went to the store
If I would go to the storeA)B)C)D)
4385
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “The teacher ...”.asked a student to come to the front of the room
prayed a student to come to the front of the roomasked to a student to come to the front of the room
invited a student to come to the front of the roomA)B)C)D)
4386
Fill in the blank. “She was able to give me a … account of the accident since she had been a witnessto it”.
forefinger
previewfirst-hand
first-classA)B)C)D)
4387
Choose the odd word out.White
PurpleRed
BlankA)B)C)D)
4388
Choose the best sentence in each numbered item below.The weapons lying in the field to show where the battle had taken place
The weapons lying in the field showing where the battle had taken placeThe weapons lay in the field showing where the battle had taken place
The weapons laying in the field showing where the battle had taken placeA)B)C)D)
4389
Fill in the blank. “The police … a good deal of criticism over their handling of the affair”.came in for
went down throughcame out for
passed through toA)B)C)D)
4390
Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. “Mary, please, tell Mr. Smith that Ishould be there in ten minutes and I’m sorry …”.
keep him waiting
to keep him waitingkeep waiting
keeping him to waitA)B)C)D)
4391
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “When the class gets bored...”.I use trying to surprise them
I'm usually trying surprising themI usually try to surprise them
I use to try and surprise themA)B)C)D)
4392
The parts of the following sentence between square brackets contain one or more mistakes; choosethe correct forms. "The secretary [have] just [recalled me]".
did; recall me
does; recalled mehas; called me back
has; call back meA)B)C)D)
4393
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes. Choosethe correct form. “I'm [busy to write] at the moment”.
busy while been writing
busy writea busy to write
busy writingA)B)C)D)
4394
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. "We asked a man where the bank was, but he didn't[answer]".
require
replyproduce
come backA)B)C)D)
4395
Fill in the blank. "My boss is very difficult to get … with and a lot of people want to leave".over
throughon
intoA)B)C)D)
4396
Where must you insert the particle "up" in the following sentence? "You need to listen if you want todo this correctly".
Before "listen"
Before "if"After "correctly"
After "do"A)B)C)D)
4397
INGLESE
Choose the correct meaning of “surplus”.Eccedenza
StagflazioneSpeculazione
DeflazioneA)B)C)D)
4398
Fill in the blank. "This time tomorrow we will … the exam and will be having dinner together".take
have takenwe are going to take
be takingA)B)C)D)
4399
Fill in the blank. “It was a world where operatic arias and popular songs met on equal …”.level
groundsterms
conditionsA)B)C)D)
4400
Fill in the blank. "I wish that man ... so loudly on his mobile. I just hope he won’t go on until the trainreaches London!".
wouldn’t be talking
doesn’t talkwouldn’t talk
hasn’t talkedA)B)C)D)
4401
Fill in the blank. “When our seminar leader suggested ... I refused”.us to continue work after supper
to us to continue work after supperwe may continue work after supper
our continuing work after supperA)B)C)D)
4402
Which of the following materials is NOT normally used to make clothes?Wool
SilkLeather
WickerA)B)C)D)
4403
INGLESE
Which word is NOT correct in this context? "I read an advice on the door about not smokinganywhere on the premises".
smoking
adviceabout
anywhereA)B)C)D)
4404
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. "I have usedto meet with her every day".
I use to meeting her every day
I used to meet her every dayI used to met her every day
I am using to meet her every dayA)B)C)D)
4405
The parts of the following sentence between square brackets contain one or more mistakes; choosethe correct forms. "[I’m will buy] these shoes, [they like me] a lot".
I'm buy; they like me
I do buy; I likeI'm buying; I like them
I'm buying; they like meA)B)C)D)
4406
Fill in the blank. "His … directions misled us; we did not know which of the two roads to take".clear
arbitraryambiguous
extenuatingA)B)C)D)
4407
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. "The packages [has been wrapped and are all ready to be mailing] as soon as thecourier arrives".
are being wrapped and will be already for mailing
are wrapped and are already to be mailedhave been wrapped and are all ready to be mailed
have been wrapped and are already for mailingA)B)C)D)
4408
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "The driver is sorry about the accident. He [regrets whathappened very much]".
really regrets what happened
is angry about what happeneddoes not remember what happened
regrets making an accidentA)B)C)D)
4409
INGLESE
Which word does not match with the rest of the group?Apple
CabbageStrawberry
PlumA)B)C)D)
4410
Fill in the blank. "It’s forbidden to smoke in this taxi: can you please … the cigarette?".light down
lit offput out
switch offA)B)C)D)
4411
Fill in the blank. “How … to work in the morning?” “On foot. I live near the office”.you are going
you godo you go
are you goA)B)C)D)
4412
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. “This chairis very valuable. You mustn’t look after it very carefully and you could must damage it”.
This chair is much valuable. You need look after it very carefully and you must not damage it
This chair is very valuable. You need look after it very carefully and you don’t have to damage itThis chair is very valuable. You must look after it very carefully and you mustn’t damage it
This chair is very valuable. You have look after it very carefully and you couldn’t damage itA)B)C)D)
4413
The parts of the following sentence between square brackets contain one or more mistakes; choosethe correct forms. “My mother [not works] anymore, [she's pensioner]”.
don't work; she's the pensioner
is not work; is a pensionernot work; she's a pension
doesn't work; she's a pensionerA)B)C)D)
4414
Find the synonym of the word in square brackets. “I have never felt as [proud] as I am now!”.satisfied
sadforgotten
angryA)B)C)D)
4415
INGLESE
What of the following words means the opposite to “courageous”?Fearful
BraveScary
OutrageousA)B)C)D)
4416
Fill in the blank. “I … ever go out in the evening: the last time I did was three months ago”.nearly
almostnever
hardlyA)B)C)D)
4417
Fill in the blanks.Customer: “How far is the nearest train station?”.Taxi driver: “...”.Customer: “Can you take me there?”.Taxi driver: “Of course, no problem”.
It’s not close, in fact it’s at the other side of the city
It opens in the morningIt’s closed
I don’t know, let’s askA)B)C)D)
4418
Fill in the blank. "Our plane leaves at 9.30 tomorrow morning, so this time tomorrow we ... over theAtlantic".
will be flying
are flyingwould fly
will flyingA)B)C)D)
4419
Fill in the blank. "When is there a bus service to the park? His uncle has promised … him there".taking
takento take
to takingA)B)C)D)
4420
Fill in the blank. “City people still want ...”.to keep in touch with nature
to get in touch with natureto stay in the middle of nature
to have some contact with natureA)B)C)D)
4421
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “It was dark by the time the ship arrived at the island; you...”.wouldn't have been able to see much
shouldn't have seen muchmight not be able to see much
mustn't have been able to see muchA)B)C)D)
4422
Replace the word in square brackets using one of the phrasal verbs in the list. “He hoped that whenthe time came I would [keep] my promise”.
stand for
stand bystand aside
stand in forA)B)C)D)
4423
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be used to complete the following sentence? “..., I’ll remind youmy advice on that contract”.
Should something go wrong
If something goes wrongWere something going wrong
In the event that something goes wrongA)B)C)D)
4424
Fill in the blank. “The police have never been able to discover ...”.what was the building used for
what the building was used forwhat use was the building
for what was the building usedA)B)C)D)
4425
Select the sentence with the most similar meaning to the following one. "My family does not like mylifestyle".
My family does not like me in this style
My relatives complain about what I have done so farMy parents do not live like I do
My relatives disapprove of the way I liveA)B)C)D)
4426
Find the synonym of the word "culpable".Probable
MurderousKiller
GuiltyA)B)C)D)
4427
INGLESE
A person who is self-employed and offers his or her services to various companies is called:temp
committedfreelancer
panoplyA)B)C)D)
4428
Fill in the blank. “What's done is done. It's ... wondering if you could have prevented it”.valueless
futilehelpless
worthlessA)B)C)D)
4429
Fill in the blank. “The CEO said we need to take ... more staff to become more competitive”.on
overoff
upA)B)C)D)
4430
Fill in the blank space. "When my glasses …, I had to take them off".rinsed out
smoked offwent aside
misted upA)B)C)D)
4431
Find the synonym of the word in square brackets. “The car that I [bought] is very fast”.received
obtainedsold
purchasedA)B)C)D)
4432
Fill in the blank. “I urgently need information on the climate in Patagonia but I can't find …”.them
itone
none of themA)B)C)D)
4433
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "According to the survey carried out last week, … so many people beenunemployed in our country".
more than ever before
more than evernever before have
there has neverA)B)C)D)
4434
Fill in the blank.Customer: "It seems to me these traffic lights are always red!".Taxi driver: "Yes, sometimes it takes a bit of time, but they should ... in a moment".Customer: "I really hope so".
stop
light upturn green
turn yellowA)B)C)D)
4435
If box A contains 10 balls, box B contains 20 balls, and box C contains 30 balls, then box Acontains:
as many balls as box B
as much as box Bthe fewest balls of all
more balls than box CA)B)C)D)
4436
Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. “I’m so happy today! I’ve just methim and now I’m …”.
under a cloud
in a silver cloudon clouds
on cloud nineA)B)C)D)
4437
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes; choose the correct alternative. "How manymilk did you bought?".
How much milk did you buy?
How many milks do you buy?How many milks were you buy?
How much milk you bought?A)B)C)D)
4438
Fill in the blank. “It's amazing how much John … his father: they look and act exactly the same”.takes in
takes aftertakes off
takes onA)B)C)D)
4439
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. A: “Oh no! I've forgotten to invite David to the party”.B: “That's OK. I'll tell him about it when I … him at work”.
saw
will seesee
am seeingA)B)C)D)
4440
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. "Building that new fireplace [has worn me out]".
has pleased me
has taken me timehas made me really tired
has made me angryA)B)C)D)
4441
Fill in the blanks. "The thief got the … out of the bag and counted …, while the police … about tocatch him".
coin; them; was
money; it; weremoney; them; was
coins; them; areA)B)C)D)
4442
Fill in the blank. "Poor musicians without regular employment made up serenading parties tosupplement their … incomes".
sparse
thinpetty
meagreA)B)C)D)
4443
Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does not changethe meaning of the original sentence. "Norman Rockwell’s paintings and illustrations display a[meticulous] attention to detail".
careless
carefulmetallic
mesmerizingA)B)C)D)
4444
Fill in the blank. "When I first saw that film I was scared out of my …".blood
witsteeth
bootsA)B)C)D)
4445
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "There is a ... of schizophrenia in her family".tendency
customhistory
traditionA)B)C)D)
4446
Fill in the blank. “... my lifestyle is the best thing I ever did”.My having changed
Me having changedMy change of
Having changingA)B)C)D)
4447
Choose the correct response to the following question. “What shall I do if your wife rings?”.When she calls, tell her I'll call back
If she hadn't called, I would have called back laterShould she call, you can tell her I'll call her later
Were she to call, you can tell her I've called herA)B)C)D)
4448
Fill in the blank. "When he was attacked, the samurai moved ...".like blue lightening
like greased lighteninglike a bolt of lightening
like sliced lighteningA)B)C)D)
4449
Fill in the blank. "I was ...! How could he possibly do that to me?".mad at him
crazy about himmad about him
mad with himA)B)C)D)
4450
Fill in the blank. "I watched a very interesting interview ... the trainer of the Italian team".with
byat
toA)B)C)D)
4451
Fill in the blank. “Before her driving test, Wendy learnt the highway code by ...”.memory
repeatingsoul
heartA)B)C)D)
4452
INGLESE
Replace the words in brackets with the correct ones. "Pamela [is talking at hers friend about a oldman] called Arthur".
is talking to a friend of hers about an old man
is talking with a friend of her on an old manis talking to a friend of she about an old man
talks to one her friend of an old manA)B)C)D)
4453
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Find the right alternative. “We can’t to drivealong here because the road has being repaired”.
We can't driving along here because the road is being repaired
We can't drive along here because the road is being repairedWe cannot drive along here because the road has being repaired
We couldn’t be driving along here when the road has been repairedA)B)C)D)
4454
Fill in the blank. "While they were hiking … the forest, they saw a mountain lion".among
alongthrough
acrossA)B)C)D)
4455
Find the right synonym of the word “despise”.Dismiss
DespiteBurden
DisdainA)B)C)D)
4456
Fill in the blank. “The workers are fed ... with doing overtime”.against
outagain
upA)B)C)D)
4457
Fill in the blank. “The oil tank is empty. I … it up before leaving the city”.must have filled
would have filledfills
should have filledA)B)C)D)
4458
INGLESE
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. “She [remembered] seeing a man outside the shop thatnight”.
recalled
remindedtried
forgotA)B)C)D)
4459
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "Jim [used to be] married to an Indian".
–
ispast
was onceA)B)C)D)
4460
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "I can [see] by your tan that you've been on holiday".
suggest
staytell
showA)B)C)D)
4461
Fill in the blank. “She was wearing ... beautiful clothes that I envied her”.a so
sosuch a
suchA)B)C)D)
4462
Fill in the blank. “I'm sorry, I … to do my homework yesterday”.forget
forgothad forgotten
have forgottenA)B)C)D)
4463
Fill in the blank. “What are you doing this evening?”. “… at home. I have to study”.I must stay
I stayI’m staing
I’m stayingA)B)C)D)
4464
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “The policeman has ... them some questions”.to ask
to demandto do
to makeA)B)C)D)
4465
The parts of the following sentence between square brackets contain one or more mistakes; choosethe correct forms. "He's often in [stranger] countries, [he's] journalist".
strangest; his a
foreign; he's aforeign; he's
strangest; he's aA)B)C)D)
4466
Complete the following conversation.A: "Is Mark Mrs Grant's son?"B: "Yes, ….".
she is her son
he is him sonhe is her son
he is his sonA)B)C)D)
4467
Choose the alternative that is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the original sentence. "He will accept our offer, [in the end]".
lately
eventuallyfirstly
finallyA)B)C)D)
4468
Find the synonym of the word between square brackets. “He had to give in, [ultimately]”.lastingly
finalin the end
in conclusionA)B)C)D)
4469
Fill in the blank. "Jane needs to ... some money from the bank".bring
getborrow
lendA)B)C)D)
4470
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "My car is playing … again. It won’t start".the fool
awayup
alongA)B)C)D)
4471
Fill in the blank. "Though it is in the oven right now, the cake will … before the guests arrive".be ready
have finishedwill be cooking
finishA)B)C)D)
4472
In the following sentence the part in square brackets contains one or more mistakes. Choose thecorrect alternative. “They didn't get the contract because they [haven’t being researching] themarket situation very well”.
hadn’t been researching
have been investigatingare researching
haven't searched onA)B)C)D)
4473
Fill in the blank. "This pair of shoes …".is as fashionable as those
are less fashionable than thoseare more fashionable that that
is less fashionable than that oneA)B)C)D)
4474
Fill in the blank. "Books ... ‘The Da Vinci Code’ are known as bestsellers".like
suchsimilar
asA)B)C)D)
4475
Fill in the blank. "... do you think it takes to get to the centre?".How
WhereHow long
WhatA)B)C)D)
4476
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “The dentist told him to open his mouth …”.much
greatlylarge
wideA)B)C)D)
4477
Choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the following sentence. "Your car is [nearly] as old as mine".
near
someclose
almostA)B)C)D)
4478
Fill in the blank. “Bill is very forgetful: you'll have to … or he'll never do all the things you want himto do”.
keep him up
keep around himkeep on him
keep him onA)B)C)D)
4479
Fill in the blank. "Isn't that the man … wife works in London?".whose
whichhis
theA)B)C)D)
4480
Fill in the blank. “How did you find out about the date of the elections?”. “I read about it … thenewspaper”.
at
fromin
onA)B)C)D)
4481
Fill in the blank. “As soon as … any more news, I’ll phone you”.I will be having
I’ll haveI having
I haveA)B)C)D)
4482
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “By the time he gets to the office, the meeting ... over”.will be
is beingis
getsA)B)C)D)
4483
Fill in the blank. "The ambulance disappeared … the corner".round
acrossthrough
overA)B)C)D)
4484
Fill in the blank. "Michael is completely absorbed … the book he is reading".through
overwith
inA)B)C)D)
4485
Fill in the blanks. "If my dog ... with me I wouldn't ... so scared".was; have been feeling
had been; have felthad being; have felt
was been; have feltA)B)C)D)
4486
Fill in the blank. "Sound comes in waves, and the higher the frequency, …".higher is the pitch
the higher is the pitchthe higher the pitch
the pitch is higherA)B)C)D)
4487
Fill in the blank. "The oil tank's empty. I … it up before leaving the city".must have filled
should have filledneed have filled
would have filledA)B)C)D)
4488
Fill in the blank. “It looks … it might rain. Take your umbrella with you”.as if
thatso far
even ifA)B)C)D)
4489
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “When he finally arrived, he apologized … late”.for the
to befor being
beingA)B)C)D)
4490
Find the opposite meaning of “vivacious”.Quiet
TraditionalBrilliant
VictoriousA)B)C)D)
4491
Fill in the blank. "Being hardly convinced by what he had written, Tom …".decided to have it checked by a friend
decided to make it check by a frienddecided to checking it by a friend
decided to have checked it by a friendA)B)C)D)
4492
Fill in the blank. " ... her disabilities, she leads a normal life".Without
Even thoughDespite
ApartA)B)C)D)
4493
Fill in the blank. “The accident victim was … dead on arrival at the hospital”.pronounced
statedcalled
saidA)B)C)D)
4494
Fill in the blank. "The entire country was taken ... by his charm, yet he was not what he seemed".over
inup
onA)B)C)D)
4495
Fill in the blank. "At first he didn't agree, but we eventually managed to talk him ... coming".into
roundback to
overA)B)C)D)
4496
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Mrs. Bevan passed ... at the hairdresser's the other day, but soon regainedconsciousness".
across
outaway
overA)B)C)D)
4497
Fill in the blank. “Is it possible to … for the next term’s evening classes?”.enrol
entersign
join inA)B)C)D)
4498
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does notchange the meaning of the sentence. "One of the [players] broke his leg".
members
footballerscompetitors
guysA)B)C)D)
4499
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "That company, ... is based in Turin, manufactured the first electronic filaments everused in industry".
whom
whowhich
thatA)B)C)D)
4500
Fill in the blank. "A lady in red approached him while he ... with me".talked
talkshad been talking
was talkingA)B)C)D)
4501
Fill in the blank. "One prefers to shop in the best places, …?".don’t you
doesn’t oneisn’t one
does oneA)B)C)D)
4502
Fill in the blank. "Their marriage has worked out because they talk to … a lot".anybody
themeach other
themselvesA)B)C)D)
4503
Fill in the blank. "What does … wear to a dinner of this kind?" .you
peopleanybody
oneA)B)C)D)
4504
Fill in the blank. "My brother was … home all week".at the
atin
in theA)B)C)D)
4505
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "See you ... !".more
thanlater
lateA)B)C)D)
4506
The phrase in brackets contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. "[They eatenthese cake] because they are hungry".
They ated a cake
They won’t eat any cakeThey eat the cake
They used to eat some cakeA)B)C)D)
4507
Fill in the blanks. "Would you like to join us ... lunch? We’re going ... a nice restaurant!".in; in
on; atat; in
for; toA)B)C)D)
4508
Fill in the blank. "We rarely go out … Sundays".on
atin
ofA)B)C)D)
4509
Fill in the blank. "Where were you … 25 July?".at
ofin
onA)B)C)D)
4510
Fill in the blank. "I got up … 8 o’clock this morning".of
inat
forA)B)C)D)
4511
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "We frequently go to the beach … summer".in
onof
atA)B)C)D)
4512
Fill in the blank. "Excuse me, sir! Where’s the nearest cash machine? It’s over there, ... the grocerystore".
besides
betweennext
oppositeA)B)C)D)
4513
Fill in the blank. "We … to do a lot of market research before launching the product".must
shouldmight
needA)B)C)D)
4514
Which of the following sentences is NOT correct?He likes his father
He looks at his fatherHe looks his father
He looks like his fatherA)B)C)D)
4515
Fill in the blank. "When you write your cv, make sure to include any particular ..., like computing ortechnical drawing, that may be relevant to the position you are applying for".
education
topicsskills
habitsA)B)C)D)
4516
Fill in the blank. "Economists think that the economic situation will improve next year and ...".so do I
either do Ineither I do
also meA)B)C)D)
4517
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I think Italy’s ... a positive year next year".going to have
will be havinghas
will haveA)B)C)D)
4518
Fill in the blank. "My mother is going to have her fiftieth birthday party ...".enough soon
much soonquite soon
as soonA)B)C)D)
4519
Fill in the blank. "I think the present crisis ... lead to the destruction of the European Union".ought to
mightmust
wouldA)B)C)D)
4520
Fill in the blanks. "My family has been living ... this house ... three centuries".at; from
at; onin; for
in; sinceA)B)C)D)
4521
Fill in the blank. "Most of the people in this office ... kids".has got
would like havehasn’t got
haveA)B)C)D)
4522
Fill in the blank. "James came to this office after he ... in Business Studies last year".mastered
graduatedfinished
degreedA)B)C)D)
4523
Fill in the blank. "The government is considering new fiscal measures, such ... a new VAT increase".than
as–
likeA)B)C)D)
4524
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I hope to hear from you ...".very soon
in the nearest dayslast month
the next daysA)B)C)D)
4525
Fill in the blank. "When you come here tomorrow, can you ... the DVD I lent you?".take
bringput
borrowA)B)C)D)
4526
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be preceded by "What"?is his way of thinking?
beautiful these paintings are!kind of girl is she?
a wonderful job you have done! I’m impressed!A)B)C)D)
4527
Fill in the blank. "Alice doesn’t like to speak in public and she is very nervous when she meets newpeople. She is terribly ...".
shy
sensibleoutgoing
moodyA)B)C)D)
4528
Fill in the blank. "Helen loves to meet new people and is very sociable. She’s really ...".selfish
outgoingpatient
shyA)B)C)D)
4529
Fill in the blank. "Rachel must be really ...: she was accepted at university when she was only 16!".clever
cuteoutgoing
cheerfulA)B)C)D)
4530
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Italy's public debt is ... in Europe".the most high
the higherthe more high
the highestA)B)C)D)
4531
Fill in the blank. “These documents are very important. ... please send them by courier?”.May you
Could youDo you
Shall youA)B)C)D)
4532
Fill in the blank. “If you don’t know a word, you can ... in the dictionary”.look after it
look up to itlook it up
look forward to itA)B)C)D)
4533
Which of the following alternatives can be used to replace the verb in brackets? "On Sept. 11, 2001,al-Qaeda [could] bypass the U.S. counterterrorism structure".
was allowed to
knew towas able to
shouldA)B)C)D)
4534
Fill in the blank. "There’s something ... with the coffee machine".problem
wrongon
missingA)B)C)D)
4535
Fill in the blank. "He was very ... to me: he told me I should go on a diet!".polite
rudemannerly
moodyA)B)C)D)
4536
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "... 300 million people live in the United States".More of
More thatMore
More thanA)B)C)D)
4537
Fill in the blank. "Have you … been to Spain?".sometimes
neverenvy
everA)B)C)D)
4538
Fill in the blank. "It had been raining all week ... we decided not to go to the seaside".so far
sincebecause
soA)B)C)D)
4539
Fill in the blank. "How long ... Japanese?". "Just one year".do you study
have you been studyingare you studying
have you studyingA)B)C)D)
4540
Fill in the blank. "Is it ... to go by train or by plane?".most cheap
cheapercheapest
more cheapA)B)C)D)
4541
Fill in the blank. "The team didn’t play as ... as expected".well
bestbetter
goodA)B)C)D)
4542
Fill in the blank. "Don’t forget to ... the lights before you leave the office".put off
knock outswitch off
set outA)B)C)D)
4543
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "My grandfather has just ... at the age of 88".death
deaddyed
diedA)B)C)D)
4544
Fill in the blank. "The new electronic gadget will probably earn more ... $ 5 million by dinner timetoday".
that
whichthan
thenA)B)C)D)
4545
Fill in the blank. “To apply for this scholarship, just ... the form”.write in
sign input in
fill inA)B)C)D)
4546
Fill in the blank. "A share also represents how ... of the profit each shareholder receives".much
wellmany
moreA)B)C)D)
4547
Fill in the blank. "He is a very good friend of ...".me
myselfI
mineA)B)C)D)
4548
Fill in the blank. "Members of Parliament should ... serve two terms in office".lonely
onlyone
justlyA)B)C)D)
4549
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "... the man you were talking to?".What’s
Which oneWho’s
WhoseA)B)C)D)
4550
Fill in the blank. "Brenda won't have ... future if she doesn't go to college".good
a besta better
wellA)B)C)D)
4551
Fill in the blank. "... you answer the phone, please? I'm busy at the moment".Do
CouldMight
LetA)B)C)D)
4552
Fill in the blank. "What did that man say…?".for you
to youoff you
at youA)B)C)D)
4553
Fill in the blank. "It was such a pleasure to meet you after such a long time. I’m really lookingforward to ... you again soon!"
seeing
knowinglooking
hearingA)B)C)D)
4554
Fill in the blank. "If I … Obama, I would change the world".would be
weream
would have beenA)B)C)D)
4555
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “That actress was by far ... in the cast”.the prettier
prettier thanprettiest
the prettiestA)B)C)D)
4556
Fill in the blank. “... suitcase is the green one?”Whom
WhoseOf which
WhoA)B)C)D)
4557
Fill in the blank. “There weren’t ... biscuits left in the box”.any
nofew
someA)B)C)D)
4558
Fill in the blank. “... dress is just perfect for you!”Those
TheseThe
ThisA)B)C)D)
4559
Fill in the blank. “... the weather like in your town today?”What
What’sWhich
How’sA)B)C)D)
4560
Fill in the blank. “Your father is very proud of ...”.you
yours’yourself
yoursA)B)C)D)
4561
Fill in the blank. you went to the pub, ... you?”don’t
didn’twent
didA)B)C)D)
4562
INGLESE
Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. “Her Spanish hasn’t improved ... Iwas expecting”.
equal to
little asas much as
much thanA)B)C)D)
4563
Fill in the blank. “We are going to the theatre. Would you like to come with ...?”us
oursyou
weA)B)C)D)
4564
Fill in the blank. “This is the ... meal I have ever had”.worser
worstworse
less goodA)B)C)D)
4565
Fill in the blank. “Susan was sitting ... Mary and John”.between
amongwithin
throughA)B)C)D)
4566
Fill in the blank. “We enjoyed Jennifer ... the time to visit us”.has taken
to taketaking
takeA)B)C)D)
4567
Fill in the blank. “My cat is my best friend. I can’t imagine my life without ...”.her
themit
himA)B)C)D)
4568
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “This book was written ... Milan Kundera”.of
offfrom
byA)B)C)D)
4569
Fill in the blank. “The 8.30 train, ... is usually on time, was delayed this morning”.which
whom-
whoA)B)C)D)
4570
Fill in the blank. “She is ... elegant lady!”such an
such aso an
suchA)B)C)D)
4571
Fill in the blank. “Where are you ...?”of
bysince
fromA)B)C)D)
4572
Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. “She was walking very ... because ofher backache”.
slowly
straightelegantly
quicklyA)B)C)D)
4573
Fill in the blank. “We’re going to Paris by car. It’s much ...”.cheapest
cheapmore cheap
cheaperA)B)C)D)
4574
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “On Saturdays I ... to the cinema with my friends”.am going to go
will gohave gone
goA)B)C)D)
4575
Fill in the blank. “My cat was in the kitchen, waiting for ... dinner”.his
herits
theirA)B)C)D)
4576
Fill in the blank. “The results of my examination ... my expectations: I am so proud of myself!”overturned
surpassedoutdid
exceededA)B)C)D)
4577
Fill in the blank. “I was hungry, ... I made a sandwich”.so
sincehowever
becauseA)B)C)D)
4578
Fill in the blank. “My ... are aching after today’s intensive training”.feets
footesfeet
footsA)B)C)D)
4579
Fill in the blank. “Why ... you decide to quit University?”-
dodid
haveA)B)C)D)
4580
Fill in the blank. “Every day I get ... about my new job”.happier and happier
happiestthe happiest
more happyA)B)C)D)
4581
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “He lost ... own wallet on the train”.their
hismine
herA)B)C)D)
4582
Fill in the blank. “She keeps asking ... the weather will be like next week-end”.which
whenhow
whatA)B)C)D)
4583
Fill in the blank. “This book has already been ... by 40,000 people”.readen
redrid
readA)B)C)D)
4584
Fill in the blank. “They ... sure they had made a mistake”.was
arewere
isA)B)C)D)
4585
Fill in the blank. “You really enjoy acting, ... you?”don’t
didare
doA)B)C)D)
4586
Fill in the blank. “I’ll take a ... at the newspaper later”.view
lookgaze
sightA)B)C)D)
4587
Fill in the blank. "We … complete the task by Friday. Its deadline is on Monday".shouldn’t
oughtmustn’t
don’t have toA)B)C)D)
4588
INGLESE
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be preceded by "Whose"?... garden is this?
... boat was stolen?
... is that guy?
... birthday is today?A)B)C)D)
4589
Fill in the blank. “When ... a holiday place, families often opt for a self-catering holiday”.it arrives to choose
they arrive to chooseit is a question to choose
it comes to choosingA)B)C)D)
4590
Fill in the blank. “Candidates will be ... on the basis of their qualifications and previous experience”.weighed
evaluatedestimated
valuedA)B)C)D)
4591
Fill in the blank. “Let's …”.speak through the problem calmly
talking through the problem calmlydiscuss the problem calmly
discuss about the problem calmlyA)B)C)D)
4592
Fill in the blanks. “We ... our boss ... a pay rise”.set; up
made; upkept; on
talked; intoA)B)C)D)
4593
Fill in the blank. “The Liberian people, including an estimated 21,000 child soldiers, must not be ...justice for the appalling human right abuses they have suffered”.
denied
left withunused to
starved withA)B)C)D)
4594
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “After a few days Susan got used … up early in the morning”.to get
getto getting
gettingA)B)C)D)
4595
Fill in the blank. “Not only ... but I rarely drink any alcohol at all”.do I dislike beer
dislike I beerbeer is unpleasant to me
I don't like beerA)B)C)D)
4596
Fill in the blank. “Every time my grandfather visited me, I ...”.use to ask him to tell me about his farm
was asking him to tell me about his farmhave asked him to tell me about his farm
would ask him to tell me about his farmA)B)C)D)
4597
Fill in the blank. “When you next visit Milan you must ...”.look by me
look me uplook into me
look up to meA)B)C)D)
4598
Fill in the blank. “He helped to … the diverse elements that make up the symphony as we know it”.fuse
rejoinbind
allyA)B)C)D)
4599
Fill in the blank. “My students told me ... but I see they didn't”.they would study hard for the exam
they would have studied hard for the examto be studying hard
they will study hard for the examA)B)C)D)
4600
Fill in the blank. “I ... an ad in the newspaper but no one wanted to buy my bicycle”.was trying to put
tried puttingtried to putting
tried to putA)B)C)D)
4601
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “He said that if he wasn't accepted at Oxford ...”.he wouldn't go to university at all
he would have gone abroad for a yearhe'd like taking a year off to travel
he would have refused to go to universityA)B)C)D)
4602
Fill in the blank. "My brother is quite a ... actor in the London theatre world. He's very popular".known
notoriouswell-knowed
famousA)B)C)D)
4603
Fill in the blank. "Something was wrong, but I couldn't quite put my ... on it".foot
handmind
fingerA)B)C)D)
4604
Fill in the blank. "Blood ... are needed urgently at the local hospital".donors
giversproviders
donatorsA)B)C)D)
4605
Fill in the blank. "Can you help me … these bottles, please?".to bringing
tobring
bringingA)B)C)D)
4606
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in brackets and which doesnot change the meaning of the sentence. "He is a very [reliable] person".
hesitant
helpfuldependable
restlessA)B)C)D)
4607
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "This survey … pollution".is in charge with
has to do withis attending
caresA)B)C)D)
4608
Fill in the blank. "How long does the plane take to ... to Rome?".share
arriveget
reachA)B)C)D)
4609
Fill in the blank. "In some countries, women still cover their heads …".as they did in the past
so they did in the pastthey did in the past
like they did in the pastA)B)C)D)
4610
Fill in the blank. "I … believe it".am
havecan't
doesn'tA)B)C)D)
4611
Fill in the blank. "What is mum cooking? It ... really good".hears
soundssmells
feelsA)B)C)D)
4612
Fill in the blank. "I ... my flat with a friend".share
partlive
divideA)B)C)D)
4613
Fill in the blank. "In this collection the poet is ... to create his own symbolic universe".searching
looking forforcing
tryingA)B)C)D)
4614
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "If we ... for a couple of weeks, we could have bought our new fridge for half theprice we paid: there’s a massive sale at the store this week!".
would have been waiting
had only been waitinghad only waited
would have waitedA)B)C)D)
4615
Which of these verbs does NOT form a noun which ends in -ion?Decide
RefuseRepute
ConfuseA)B)C)D)
4616
Fill in the blank. "If you ... that something was wrong with that invoice, we would have foundourselves in a difficult situation".
hadn’t noticed
wouldn’t noticewouldn’t have noticed
didn’t noticeA)B)C)D)
4617
Find the synonym of the word "assail".Attack
AboardRace
At seaA)B)C)D)
4618
Fill in the blank. "According to legend, Daniel Webster made ... with Satan, but managed to talk hisway out of it at the last moment".
economy
an agreementa trawler
a standardA)B)C)D)
4619
Fill in the blank. "He likes to ride ... his bicycle".on
atwith
offA)B)C)D)
4620
INGLESE
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to destroy".Stupire
DisobbedireDistruggere
EvitareA)B)C)D)
4621
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to avoid".Rendere disponibile
RiempireSvuotare
EvitareA)B)C)D)
4622
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to develop".Diventare
RitoccareProibire
SviluppareA)B)C)D)
4623
Choose the correct meaning of the verb "to fire".Licenziare
FriggereNone of the other answers is correct
FronteggiareA)B)C)D)
4624
Fill in the blank. "He … apples".thinked
eatedeats
drinkA)B)C)D)
4625
Fill in the blank. "I wish I ... everything carefully before I signed the contract".read
did readhad read
would readA)B)C)D)
4626
Fill in the blank. "The factory ... in the red for some years when it was forced to close down".will have operated
was already operatedwas already operating
had already been operatingA)B)C)D)
4627
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I find the times of English meals very strange – I'm not used ... dinner at 6 p.m.".to have
haveto having
havingA)B)C)D)
4628
What is the meaning of the phrasal verb in the following sentence? “Arthur looked up the date in thealmanac”.
Knew
RaisedSaw
FoundA)B)C)D)
4629
Fill in the blanks. "I wouldn’t …I don’t like animals’smell if I …she has and loves pets."been saying – had known
tell - was knowinghave said – had known
say - knowA)B)C)D)
4630
Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets andwhich does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The [muffled] sounds intrigued us".
whispering
shufflingfrightening
mutedA)B)C)D)
4631
Fill in the blank. “Andrew isn’t at work today so I think he ... be ill”.can
can’tmust
mightA)B)C)D)
4632
Fill in the blank. "If we ... so much 2 years ago we’d have a competitive edge.didn’t hesitate
hadn’t hesitatedhesitated
don’t hesitateA)B)C)D)
4633
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. " ... the deed at this time next week."He'll sign
He’ll be signingHe shall signing
He'll have signedA)B)C)D)
4634
The sentence: "I believe it’s good for me to have a regular dental check", is the equivalent of:I like to have a regular dental check
I’m fond of having a regular dental checkI’m keen on having a regular dental check
I like having a regular dental checkA)B)C)D)
4635
Fill in the blank. "Plastic ... oil".is made in
is made ofis made by
is made fromA)B)C)D)
4636
Complete the following conversation.A: How long ...?B: I’ve been working here since last spring.
have you been worked
have you worked in this companydo you work here
did you work in this companyA)B)C)D)
4637
Fill in the blank. "This photo of Paris reminds me ... the time I went there".with
toabout
ofA)B)C)D)
4638
Fill in the blank. "Who ... the arrangements for the convention?".did do
madedid make
didA)B)C)D)
4639
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "The experiment was ... that it fulfilled everyone’s expectations".such a successful one
such successfulso success
such successA)B)C)D)
4640
Fill in the blank. "Any sale is ... three elements: product, service and price."made up of
made ofmade by
made fromA)B)C)D)
4641
Fill in the blank. "How many times ...?"was this happening
has this been happeningthis has happened
has this happenedA)B)C)D)
4642
Fill in the blank. "They worked throughout the night to ... the lost data."make up for
call offpick up
fill upA)B)C)D)
4643
Fill in the blank. "There was a technical problem and they had to ... the product launch".take down
put downput off
take offA)B)C)D)
4644
Fill in the blank. "... we have finished investigating, they'll have left the country".By the time
SinceWhen
WhileA)B)C)D)
4645
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Despite the announcements, the new regulations do not foresee anyimprovements on security ...".
still
althoughtoo
eitherA)B)C)D)
4646
Fill in the blank. "The market began ... six months ago."to raise
to lowerfalling
increaseA)B)C)D)
4647
The sentence: "We expected him an hour ago", is the equivalent of:He ought to have arrived by now
He should have arrived nowHe should have been here now
He had better arrive by nowA)B)C)D)
4648
Fill in the blank. "Since I’ve retired, I’ve ... a number of hobbies".taken up
brought upcome into
taken aboutA)B)C)D)
4649
The word order in the following sentence may be wrong. Choose the right alternative. “This is theway we cook usually the duck”.
This is usually the way we cook the duck
This is the way we usually cook the duckUsually this is the way we cook the duck
This usually is the way we cook the duckA)B)C)D)
4650
Fill in the blank. "That company is doing well at the moment, but it won't go much further unless itinvests … R&D".
with
aboutin
onA)B)C)D)
4651
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "I’m finding it hard to cope … all my work".about
towith
onA)B)C)D)
4652
Fill in the blank. "All costs relating to the installation … by the user."are held
are to beshall be borne
shall beA)B)C)D)
4653
Find the right alternative to replace the phrase in square brackets. "You [shouldn’t] tamper with thesettings on a PC."
don’t have to
had bettermustn’t
aren’t supposed toA)B)C)D)
4654
Fill in the blank. "There are some Japanese companies entering … our domestic markets."in
intofor
onA)B)C)D)
4655
Fill in the blank. "She asked him what ...".was like the new teacher
the new teacher was likewas likes the new teacher
was the new teacher likeA)B)C)D)
4656
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be used to complete the following sentence? “... listened to me,now you wouldn’t be in trouble”.
Had you
Should you hadIf you had
If only you hadA)B)C)D)
4657
INGLESE
Which of the following alternatives is a garment a man would normally wear?Bra
SuitSkirt
DressA)B)C)D)
4658
Which of the alternatives CANNOT be used to complete the following sentence? "I forgot ... thebacon".
that he had bought
to have boughtbuying
to buyA)B)C)D)
4659
Fill in the blank. "This computer has a ...".two-years guarantee
two-years’ guaranteetwo-year guarantee
two-year’s guaranteeA)B)C)D)
4660
Fill in the blank. "I wasn’t aware that Jim had a drug ...".dependence
suspensionaddiction
dependingA)B)C)D)
4661
Fill in the blank. "The … manager is in charge of hiring new employees".personnal
personsperson
personnelA)B)C)D)
4662
Choose the correct sentence.Jane has buyed the book she is studing
Jane has bought the book she is studyngJane has buyed the book she is studying
Jane has bought the book she is studyingA)B)C)D)
4663
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "If we ... a new house last year, we would have been able to afford a nice exoticholiday in the sun this year".
wouldn’t have bought
didn’t buyhadn’t bought
would have boughtA)B)C)D)
4664
Which word is NOT correct in this context? "Did you notice that the media store beside theswimming pool is offering tablets at very reasonably prices?".
offering
reasonablyat
besideA)B)C)D)
4665
Fill in the blank. "Pharmaceutical products ... be tested according to internationally-acceptedcriteria".
has to
mustcan
mayA)B)C)D)
4666
Fill in the blank. “He’s been … with murder”.sentenced
chargedaccused
found guiltyA)B)C)D)
4667
Fill in the blank. "He's always late. He was even late for his own …".birth
weddingdeath
churchA)B)C)D)
4668
Which word in this sentence is NOT correct? “Many people now agree that the climate is change”.change
climateMany
nowA)B)C)D)
4669
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “I can't drive. Kevin will call … me on his way to the office”.down
offfor
atA)B)C)D)
4670
Fill in the blank. “Please be careful ... that paper”.for
withon
atA)B)C)D)
4671
Fill in the blank. “What works for … student may not work for others”.some
thosespecific
oneA)B)C)D)
4672
Fill in the blank. “You must explain to me ...”.how is your plan
what is your planwhat does your plan involve
what your plan isA)B)C)D)
4673
Fill in the blank. “We didn’t have ... time at his party”.all the
an extremely gooda very good
veryA)B)C)D)
4674
Fill in the blanks. “There's nothing you can complain ... us ...”.to; about
to; ofwith; at
with; ofA)B)C)D)
4675
INGLESE
Choose the alternative which best completes the following sentence. “The problem with Chineserestaurants is that they always give you chopsticks. I … with a knife and a fork”.
am eating
won’t eatam used to eating
can’t eatA)B)C)D)
4676
Fill in the blank. “She has never … at a public event before”.spoken
spokedspoke
speakA)B)C)D)
4677
Fill in the blank. "… she said made me suspicious".Every
SomeoneSomething
Any thingsA)B)C)D)
4678
Fill in the blank. “Many patients prefer ... medicine to drug therapy. It's more natural”.altered
quackalternative
alternatingA)B)C)D)
4679
Choose the word that has the same meaning of the one in square brackets. “It was a very [good] dayfor fishing”.
exciting
boringfine
usualA)B)C)D)
4680
Fill in the blanks. “He … make a phone call because he didn't have … coins”.can't; any
can't; somecouldn't; any
couldn't; noA)B)C)D)
4681
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “Today, a midwife is a qualified nurse ... extra training in obstetrics”.which has had
this has hadhas had
who has hadA)B)C)D)
4682
Fill in the blank. "I'm … sure I can trust him because he stole money from the petty cash box once".fairly
a littlenot at all
quiteA)B)C)D)
4683
Fill in the blank. “… to get to Piazza della Marina?”. “About 20 minutes”.How much take we
What long does it takeHow much does it take
How long does it takeA)B)C)D)
4684
Fill in the blank. “Percy admitted ... the man enter the bank”.to see
having to seebeing seen
having seenA)B)C)D)
4685
Which of the following sentences is correct?When you have enough money, you should have bought a new washing machine
When you have enough money, you will be buying a new washing machineWhen you have enough money, you should buy a new washing machine
When you have enough money, you are going buy a new washing machineA)B)C)D)
4686
Fill in the blank. "Helen’s brother is suspected ... the money".of having stolen
having stolenstealing
of robbedA)B)C)D)
4687
Fill in the blank. "I am sure that New York Giants ... next year's Superbowl".are going to win
will winwin
are winningA)B)C)D)
4688
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “In one hour we will be landing ... New York”.on
downin
atA)B)C)D)
4689
Fill in the blank. “She behaved badly with me, ... I decided to forgive her”.however
furthermoretherefore
sinceA)B)C)D)
4690
Fill in the blanks. “... you be interested in joining us, ... waiting for you until 9”.If; we’ll be
Would; we areShould; we’ll be
Will; we’llA)B)C)D)
4691
Fill in the blank. “Our company contributed ... research on pollution safeguards”.within
forat
towardsA)B)C)D)
4692
Fill in the blank. “I am sure I ... enjoy any other TV series as much as this one. It was just brilliant”.may not
am able towill never
would oftenA)B)C)D)
4693
Fill in the blank. “I missed the bus stop and didn’t get ...”.in
upaway
offA)B)C)D)
4694
Fill in the blank. “She always manages to do what she wants, but this time she will not ...”.get away with it
win it overrun into it
hold it onA)B)C)D)
4695
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “... decided to postpone the wedding? Was it you or him?”Who
WhereWhy
WhomA)B)C)D)
4696
Fill in the blanks. “I lent ... my CDs and ... never returned them”.him; he
he; himhim; it
him; sheA)B)C)D)
4697
Fill in the blank. “It feels like ... . I envy you, as tomorrow you’ll fly to Florida”.a late chilly day winter
a winter day late chillya chilly late winter day
a chilly winter day lateA)B)C)D)
4698
Choose the correct verb to complete the following sentence. “There ... any elegantly dressed peopleat the party. Everyone was wearing blue jeans”.
wasn’t
weren’thave been
wereA)B)C)D)
4699
Fill in the blank. “The phone rang before I finished ...”.eating
to eatingto have eaten
eatA)B)C)D)
4700
Fill in the blank. “You are expected ... well prepared for a job interview”.be
you areto be
beingA)B)C)D)
4701
INGLESE
Choose the word that best replaces the one in square brackets. “I have such [great expectations]about this trip!”
prospects
fearexperience
disappointmentA)B)C)D)
4702
Fill in the blank. “Claire, ... pays attention to every detail, is sometimes too fussy”.which
shewho
thatA)B)C)D)
4703
Fill in the blank. “... being an excellent pupil, Stephen is also a very generous boy”.Besides
FurtherDespite
BesideA)B)C)D)
4704
Fill in the blank. “He arrived just while I ... his sister”.am kissing
kisswas kissing
kissedA)B)C)D)
4705
Fill in the blanks. “If we ... enough money, we ... some land”.will have; might buy
had; might buyhad; might have bought
have; buyA)B)C)D)
4706
Fill in the blank. “Mary ... our children during the week-end”.looked after
looked downlooked back
looked up toA)B)C)D)
4707
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “I ... clean my room as my brother did it”.needed not to
didn’t need todidn’t need
didn’t needed toA)B)C)D)
4708
Fill in the blanks. “There are ... books in your rucksack. It’s … light!”too; too much
too; tootoo much; too
too few; tooA)B)C)D)
4709
Fill in the blank. “We couldn’t go any ...”.farther
farthestfarer
furthestA)B)C)D)
4710
Choose the alternatives which best complete the following sentence. “My new job is great. I haveabout the same ... of work as before, but I have ... stress and ... problems”.
number; less; fewer
amount; fewer; feweramount; less; fewer
amount; fewer; lessA)B)C)D)
4711
Fill in the blank. “They asked me if I ... speak Russian”.should have
couldmanage to
hadA)B)C)D)
4712
Fill in the blank. “ I ... in a small town. Now I live in Paris”.used live
used to liveused to living
used livingA)B)C)D)
4713
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “It is important to take this step now ... regret it later”.for not
in order notso not to
so as not toA)B)C)D)
4714
Fill in the blank. “The report was supposed ... completed by last week. What happened?”be
beinghave been
to have beenA)B)C)D)
4715
Fill in the blank. “Mom, can you type my paper?” “I don’t have time ... right now. Maybe later”.doing
to do itto have done it
to doA)B)C)D)
4716
Only one of the alternatives could replace the part in square brackets without changing the meaningof the following sentence. Which is it? “Amanda [ought to] know how to cook. She’s worked in arestaurant for a year”.
may not
shouldcan’t
mayA)B)C)D)
4717
Fill in the blank. “... we go, there is potential danger”.Whatever
WhereverWhoever
WheneverA)B)C)D)
4718
Fill in the blank. “... I try to forget you, it never works”.No matter
As much asNot much as
Much asA)B)C)D)
4719
INGLESE
Choose the odd word out.Area
CountryDistrict
NeighbourhoodA)B)C)D)
4720
Choose the word that best replaces the one in square brackets. “Before the [onset] of her illness,she was often feeling tired”.
end
worseningimprovement
startA)B)C)D)
4721
Fill in the blank. “After making such a terrible mistake, I wonder if I will ever have a chance to ...”.make away with it
make up for itmake after it
make it upA)B)C)D)
4722
Fill in the blank. “We rented a nice cottage ... the seaside last year”.at
intowards
toA)B)C)D)
4723
Fill in the blank. “Jim, I want to thank you for ... this interview”.doing
to doto have done
doA)B)C)D)
4724
Fill in the blank. “You are still in time to follow my ...”.advices
piece of advicelittle of advice
part of adviceA)B)C)D)
4725
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “It is necessary that class sizes ... limited to twenty students”.being
beare
to beA)B)C)D)
4726
Fill in the blank. “Today I had the afternoon ... and I went to the zoo”.away
offup
ofA)B)C)D)
4727
Fill in the blank. “My colleague never does ... work”.lots of
someno
anyA)B)C)D)
4728
Fill in the blank. “It is a ... trip”.fives hours
hours’ fivefive-hours
five-hourA)B)C)D)
4729
Fill in the blank. “... I nor he is able to do it.”.Neither
NorNot
EitherA)B)C)D)
4730
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. “Of the worknone have been completed satisfactorily”.
No of the work has been completed satisfactorily
None of the work satisfactorily has been completedNone of the work has been completed satisfactorily
None of the work have been completed satisfactorilyA)B)C)D)
4731
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “You ... learn to listen to your mother. It is necessary”.should
maycan
mustA)B)C)D)
4732
The following sentence contains one or more mistakes. Choose the correct alternative. “I was beengiven a prescription against my shoulder pain, and it made me really sick”.
I was given a prescription for my shoulder pain, and it make me really sick
I have being given a prescription for my shoulder pain, and it made me really sickI have given a prescription for my pain at shoulder, and it made me really sick
I was given a prescription for my shoulder pain, and it made me really sickA)B)C)D)
4733
Fill in the blank. “Don’t you ... tell her!”dare
wishmanage to
wantA)B)C)D)
4734
Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate words. “My brother ... waiting for thebus, he’s ... on foot”.
isn’t; go
isn’t; goingis; go
is; goneA)B)C)D)
4735
Only one of the following sentences displays the correct word order. Which is it?Mark often doesn’t work at home
Often Mark doesn’t work at homeMark doesn’t work at home often
Mark doesn’t often work at homeA)B)C)D)
4736
Fill in the blank. “This time yesterday I ... to Sydney”.flew
was flyinghave flown
am flyingA)B)C)D)
4737
INGLESE
Fill in the blanks. “I definitely prefer ... skirt to ... one!”this;this
this; thatthe; that
that;thatA)B)C)D)
4738
Fill in the blank. “I simply defended what was ...”.her
myof mine
mineA)B)C)D)
4739
Choose the odd word out.Speech
TalkDialogue
ArgumentA)B)C)D)
4740
Which of the following adverbs can be regarded as a false friend?Slowly
EventuallyWisely
CurrentlyA)B)C)D)
4741
Which of the following adverbs can be regarded as a false friend?Actually
ScarcelyLikewise
SimplyA)B)C)D)
4742
Fill in the blank. “He ... with a really clever plan to solve the issue”.came up
came offcame through
came awayA)B)C)D)
4743
Fill in the blank. “... how hard they try, they will never beat the current champion”.Even if
In spiteNo matter
WhateverA)B)C)D)
4744
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “When she made coffee, she realized she had run ... of sugar”.over
outoff
awayA)B)C)D)
4745
In which season can we enjoy the “holiday season”?Spring
WinterAutumn
SummerA)B)C)D)
4746
Fill in the blanks. Do you have any idea ... this card is ...?”whose; from
who; bywho; from
whom; byA)B)C)D)
4747
Fill in the blank. “My daughter may go to Australia next summer”. “Wow, it ... wonderful!”plays
appearsrings
soundsA)B)C)D)
4748
Fill in the blank. “I had the time of my ... during my internship in London! It was an unforgettableexperience!”
job
bestyouth
lifeA)B)C)D)
4749
Choose the word that best replaces the one in square brackets. “He will [unlikely] leave thisevening”.
maybe
improbablysurely
most certainlyA)B)C)D)
4750
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “Is there ... here who is willing to listen to me?”whoever
somenone
anybodyA)B)C)D)
4751
Choose the word that best replaces the one in square brackets. “She [quitted] smoking last year”.went through
gave upmade up
took inA)B)C)D)
4752
Fill in the blank. “Let’s meet tomorrow ... 9 in the main square”.at the
foron
atA)B)C)D)
4753
Fill in the blanks. “I ... speak English and a little German, but I ... speak Spanish”.am able to; can
am able; am not ablecan’t; can
can; can’tA)B)C)D)
4754
Fill in the blank. “My computer broke down and I lost all the ... I had saved”.datum
datadatas
datumsA)B)C)D)
4755
Fill in the blanks. “She cut the coconut in two ... by using two different ...”.half; knives
halfs; kniveshalves; knifes
halves; knivesA)B)C)D)
4756
Fill in the blank. “The dog was scared after hearing such a huge ... of thunder”.flash
dropspeck
clapA)B)C)D)
4757
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “You’ve never been to Paris, ...?”are you
were youhave you
did youA)B)C)D)
4758
Choose the odd word out.Sweden
ItalyGreek
SpainA)B)C)D)
4759
Choose the odd word out.Pork
CowBeef
VealA)B)C)D)
4760
Choose the odd word out.Moved
AnxiousEager
ImpatientA)B)C)D)
4761
Choose the odd word out.Remarkable
OutstandingImmoderate
ExcellentA)B)C)D)
4762
Choose the odd word out.Outrageous
UnimaginableUnthinkable
UnconceivableA)B)C)D)
4763
Fill in the blank. “I saw a ... of cattle crossing the street”.swarm
crowdherd
flockA)B)C)D)
4764
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “It is essential that strict discipline ... maintained in the classroom”.will be
beto be
isA)B)C)D)
4765
Which is the only alternative that would NOT fit in the following sentence? “... it was a difficultquestion, I had to answer it”.
Even though
ThoughAlthough
HoweverA)B)C)D)
4766
Fill in the blank. “Nancy always says she wants to do something ..., but she never does it”.while
of worthyworthwhile
worth whileA)B)C)D)
4767
Choose the alternative which means the same as the words in square brackets. “This was [boundto] happen someday”.
likely to
destined toprobably going to
never going toA)B)C)D)
4768
Fill in the blank. “It is time he ... the responsibility for what has happened”.had taken
has takentake
tookA)B)C)D)
4769
Fill in the blank. “... I go, you’ll always be with me”.Whoever
WhereverWhatever
WheneverA)B)C)D)
4770
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “Sometimes I find it very hard to ... with you!”put upon
put forput over
put upA)B)C)D)
4771
Fill in the blank. “Do you ... if we don’t go out tonight? I’m a little bit tired”.care
dislikemind
matterA)B)C)D)
4772
Fill in the blank. “Mark ... back to Dallas in July”.is going
goeswill be going
will goA)B)C)D)
4773
Fill in the blank. “He ate everything I gave him. He ... starving!”had to be
must have beenhas to be
must beA)B)C)D)
4774
Fill in the blank. “... take some action soon”.You’d better
You betterBetter that you
You wouldA)B)C)D)
4775
Choose the alternative which means the same as the word in square brackets. “Tony is [nearly] surethat the ball hit the window”.
hardly
almostutterly
somewhatA)B)C)D)
4776
INGLESE
Fill in the blanks. “During our trip we met ... Japanese, but ... Russians”.plenty; much few
plenty of; very fewplenty of; very little
few; muchA)B)C)D)
4777
Fill in the blank. “... my friends are actors”.Some of
Any ofNo one of
Somebody ofA)B)C)D)
4778
Fill in the blank. “Last week I ... my hair cut”.got
havemade
hadA)B)C)D)
4779
Fill in the blanks. “The scene ... described to the policeman, who ... some photographs of theaccident”.
was; takes
had been; will takewas; took
is; has takenA)B)C)D)
4780
Fill in the blank. “Paul and Susana are fantastic: I am sure ... will win the dance competition”.she
theyhe
themA)B)C)D)
4781
Fill in the blank. “They ... drink coffee. They prefer tea”.often
alwayssometimes
rarelyA)B)C)D)
4782
INGLESE
The word order of the following sentence is wrong. Choose the correct alternative. “Claire andGabriel made their minds very quickly up”.
Claire and Gabriel made very quickly their up minds
Claire and Gabriel made their minds up very quicklyClaire and Gabriel their minds made up very quickly
Claire and Gabriel made very quickly up their mindsA)B)C)D)
4783
Fill in the blank. “If I ... the truth, now we would still be together”.know
had knownwould have known
knewA)B)C)D)
4784
Fill in the blank. “I have no more bread. I must go to the ...”.bakers’s
bakers’baker’s
bakersA)B)C)D)
4785
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. “Do you know where I put my bag? [Can’t I] remember”.
I can
Can’tCan I
I can’tA)B)C)D)
4786
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. “If you help your mother with the chores, [I will be sure she was happy]”.
I am sure she is happy
I am sure she will be happyI am sure she would have been happy
I was sure she would be happyA)B)C)D)
4787
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. “My daughter [has being play] the flute since she was 7”.
has been playing
is playingis been playing
is being playingA)B)C)D)
4788
INGLESE
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. “We [haven’t being visiting] London for more than five years, so I think we shouldgo there”.
didn’t visit
not visitedhaven’t visited
haven’t been visitedA)B)C)D)
4789
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form.”The sign warned pedestrians [not to have walked] on the grass”.
not walk
not to walkto walk not
not walkingA)B)C)D)
4790
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. “Tomorrow we [won’t have being driving] for very long when we reach Las Vegas”.
won’t been driving
won’t have drivewon’t have been driving
won’t driveA)B)C)D)
4791
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. “I [wanted keep memory] of that day forever”.
wanted keep a memory
wanted keeping a memorywant to have kept a memory
wanted to keep a memoryA)B)C)D)
4792
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. “The worst nuclear accident [that ever was occurring] in the USA took place inPennsylvania yesterday”.
never to occur
which ever occurrever to occur
never occurringA)B)C)D)
4793
INGLESE
The part of the following sentence between square brackets contains one or more mistakes; choosethe correct form. “[When ask if he will support] the treaty, the president wouldn’t give a clearanswer”.
When asked if he support
When asked if he supportsWhen asked if he would support
When ask if he would supportA)B)C)D)
4794
Choose the word which means the same as the one in square brackets. “In my town there are a lotof opportunities to enjoy your [leisure] time”.
lunch
freebreak
nightA)B)C)D)
4795
Fill in the blank. “Though she had sworn she wouldn’t trust him again, she ... believing his words”.ended in
ended toended at
ended upA)B)C)D)
4796
Fill in the blank. “We have limited availability, so the ... you send your order, the better”.very first
quicksooner
earliestA)B)C)D)
4797
Fill in the blank. “They are in a difficult situation because they both have a job and they ... day carefor their children”.
don’t have
havedon’t
have notA)B)C)D)
4798
Fill in the blank. “You are too aggressive! ... you change your attitude, you will have seriousproblems in finding a job”.
As long as
IfUnless
ProvidedA)B)C)D)
4799
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. “We ... to be late if we don’t leave right now”.are going
goingwill have
willA)B)C)D)
4800
Fill in the blank. “..., Conrad confronted his father in front of the whole village”.How strange it seems
For strange that it seemsAs much as strange it is
As strange as it may seemA)B)C)D)
4801
Fill in the blank. “What a pity you have to leave so early tonight! Well, see you ... time then!”the other
whatnext
followingA)B)C)D)
4802
Fill in the blank. "Cut it ..., will you! I can't hear the TV".off
outaway
downA)B)C)D)
4803
Fill in the blank. "Robert broke his arm and had to have it put ... plaster".into
inthrough
overA)B)C)D)
4804
Fill in the blank. "Dr. Jonas is a real ... smoker. He's always lighting up a cigarette".addict
chainTurkish
factoryA)B)C)D)
4805
Fill in the blank. "I ... to the cinema since December".haven't been
haven't gonecouldn't go
didn't goA)B)C)D)
4806
INGLESE
Fill in the blank. "Alan suggested ... for a coffee".we should go
gous going
us to goA)B)C)D)
4807
Fill in the blank. "By the time I arrive in Paris, my sister ... there for two weeks".have been
will bewould be
will have beenA)B)C)D)
4808
“Out of the blue” means:in black and white
out of orderunexpectedly
not at allA)B)C)D)
4809