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1.Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).

Buckingham Palace is more than five hundred years old.


In 2007 Romania and Albania joined the European Union.

3.

Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).

If you are welcoming a visitor, you will be less polite than when welcominga friend.


A maximum number of forty per class would assure a more suitable environment in theclassroom and the students would be able to concentrate better and learn more.

5.

Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).

Depending on the addressee, an invitation can be more or less formal.


Libra is the zodiacal sign that begins on October 23 rd and ends on November 21 st


Lite friends are those friends with whom you want to be deeply disclosing.


Romania and Bulgaria are the latest Member States joining the European Union.



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Todays European Union is the result of half a century hard work. In no other region of theworld have sovereign countries pooled their sovereignty to this extent and in so many areas ofcrucial importance to their citizens.


The European Union hasnt created a single market (because people, services, goods and

capital cannot move around freely).


The European Union has a very special anthem Beethovens Ode to Joy, from Symphony 9-, and a Celebration Day 9 May.


The European Flag is a circle of 27 stars on a blue background.


The American flag is the Stars and the Stripes.


America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.


The American Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.


The American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world.


The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

18.Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false(F).

The Head of the Anglican Church (in UK) is the Pope.



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Teleworkers are people who work in companies not for companies.


When you have decided to find a job, the first step is to read the ads for vacancies in differentnewspapers, magazines, on specialized internet sites or to contact a recruitment agency.


If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancyadvertised, you will be employed within twenty days.


When you have decided to find a job, you need to write an Application Letter and aCurriculum Vitae to the nearest company.


If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancyadvertised, you will be shortlisted for an interview.


Every Thursday, the Queen of the UK meets the Prime Minister; they talk about world newsand have a drink.


The Danube Delta comprises 9,640 sq.km. of marshland, forests, lakes, channels and rivers.


The Channel Tunnel (or, in short, the Channel) consists of three tunnels, each thirty mileslong.


Marks & Spencer, the British mobile phones company, is the most famous British shop in theworld.


The Channel Tunnel (or, in short, the Channel) is the largest tunnel in the world.


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A traditional English breakfast consists in cereals with milk and sugar.


A tabloid newspaper focuses more on sensation than real news.


It is estimated that corporate telephone usage in the UK has fallen by more than 40 % since1995.


The European Commission consists of 27 members including 1 President and 5 Vice-

Presidents.

33. Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).

The seat of the European Commission is in Strassbourg.


The United Kingdom comprises four constituent countries England, Northern Ireland,Scotland and Wales -, with Elizabeth II as head of State.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1.How long_________ your car?

a. are you having

b. have you had

c. you are having

2.After_______ some time with my family, I traveled to London.

a. spending

b. have spent

c. have spending


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3. Would you mind________ the book I gave you?a. to return

b. returningc. to returning

4.I dont feel________ to the cinema.

a. to going

b. like going

c. to go

5.I_______ him for years.

a. have known b. knowc. have been knowing

6. __________it got dark, I began to feel afraid.a. While

b. As soon asc. Until

7. Dont work so hard. You________ very tired.a. look as if

b. looking as ifc. look

8. The people_______ house were staying in live in England.a. which

b. whosec. where

9. I havent finished my homework_______.a. already

b. stillc. yet

10. I______________ in California when I met my friend Joea. worked

b. was workingc. working

11. Can you________ the keys when you get home?a. give to her

b. give herc. to give her

12.


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Although students_____ Everton are____ in their early______, we are accepting more andmore_______ applicants.

a. attend, generally, twenty, older b. attending, generally, twenties, olderc. attending, generally, twenties, elder

13. Ideally, they_____ have completed______ one year _____university.

a. should, at last, in b. must, at least, atc. should, at least, in

14.Although I made _____________impression during my job interview, I dont think Im goingto get hired.

a. a successful b. an importantc. a favorable

15. Id like you to______ some recent photos ______you write me.a. enclose, next time

b. enter, next timec. enclose, the next time

16. In his speech, the President________ the importance_______ our productivity.a. pointed, of increasing

b. stressed, of to increasec. stressed, of increasing

17.Why arent you working? Because I dont know what______ .

a. do I do b. am I doingc. to do

18. If you follow the_______ youll learn how to operate this stereo system.a. writings

b. descriptionsc. instructions

19.I work as a journalist for a national newspaper.That _________ a really interesting job.

a. must be b. would have beenc. will be

20.You probably get a really great salary.


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Im not really as_________ as you think I am.

a. paid well b. well paidc. well paying

21. What sort of job are you looking for?

Id like to have a job________ use the foreign languages I know.

a. that can b. where toc. where I can

22. How good are you at keeping deadlines? I always finish my work when I__________.

a. am supposing

b. am supposed toc. have suppose

23.I bought a_____, _____, _____ sweater.

a. red, new, woolen

b. woolen, new, redc. new, red, woolen

24.Id like to ask you some questions about your_________ background.

a. education b. educationalc. educated

25.Youre late! I ________ here faster because there was such a heavy traffic.

a. cant get b. wasnt gettingc. couldnt get

26.I wonder_______ youd mind lending me your calculator.

a. how

b. whetherc. when


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27.

Annes not here now, but I can take a message for her. O.K. Please _______ her to call Joe at eight oclock.

a. to tell b. could you tellc. tell

28.I work ______ small ________ company.

a. for, publishing

b. in a, publishingc. for a, publishing

29.The company has _____ an office in Paris.

a. opened

b. oppened

c. oppen

30.I have been_____ to run a new office_____ Paris.

a. chose, in the b. chosen, inc. choosen, at

31.Alexandra said she______ their marketing manager.

a. was b. werec. is

32.You ______ obviously______ ill for several days.

a. have, been b. had, bec. has, been

33.What did she say? She said she______ to talk to you.

a. doesnt have b. arent about


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c. didnt want

34.It is dreadful having________ a room with her. She is so untidy!

a. sharing b. to sharec. to stay

35.Can you really________ to buy that CD_____ now?

a. affords, recorder

b. afford, playersc. afford, player

36. _____you ring me to let me____ you_____ safely?

a. should, know, re b. can, know, arec. can, know, would be

37.Why______ Andrew_____ mistakes all the time?

a. does, make b. is, makingc. -, makes

38.How do you get_____ ______ your parents?

a. -, with b. well, withc. on, with

39.What sort of______ car has Christine______ this time?

a. -, buy b. a, buyc. -, bought

40.My sister had always______ self-conscious about____ nose so she decided to go to____clinic _____an operation_____ will straighten it.

a. been, her, a, for, which b. be, his, a, for, whoc. been, her, the, for, who

41.


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You_____ be very proud of your son______ so many prizes.

a. will, to win b. will, winingc. must, winning

42.We thought our cousins _____ us when they were in town last week, but they didnt even

phone. I suppose they__________ too busy.

a. would pay a visit, are all the time

b. would visit, must have been

c. will visit, are

43.I have just_____ the garage to check whether theyve_____ my car, but I_____get an answer.

a. rung, fixed, cant

b. ring, fixed, cannot

c. rung, fix, cannot

44.Why did you walk all the way from the station? You ________for a lift.

a. had to phoned b. could have phonedc. should to ring me up

45.The expenses will be ____ by ______ taxpayer.

a. supported, -

b. borne, the

c. borne, those

46.It is one of__________ cities in England.

a. most polluted b. the most pollutedc. polluted

47.The_________ of the negotiations is uncertain yet.


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a. results

b. rules

c. outcome

48.He finally _____to get in touch with him.

a. succeede

b. managedc. succeeded

49.There ______ great _____ between the two countries. Close relations _____ between them.

a. are, differences, exist b. are, difference, existsc. is a, difference, are

50.She is _____ French and American.

a. both

b. alsoc. too

51.He should ________ the waiter a bigger tip.

a. given b. have givenc. gave

52.He _______ in politics since the last ______ .

a. was interested, elections b. has been interested, electionsc. have been interested, voting

53.They are ______ good friends, I _____ I had a car to see them more often.

a. such, wish b. my, wantc. - , wanted

54.I ________never manage to remember how ______ that door.

a. can, to open


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b. will, oppeningc. cannot, to open

55.In the USA, young _______ are lucky to ______ to drive at sixteen in some states.

a. peoples, can b. people, be allowed

c. people, allow

56.I______ two years in ______United States several years ago.

a. spent, -

b. spend, -

c. spent, the

57.She ___________ alone for ten years, since her parents death .

a. has been living

b. has been leaving

c. had been leaving

58.Whatever arguments the Union leader used in ____ speech, he ____ failed to convince ____nation.

a. his, has, the

b. his, had, a

c. her, has, the

59.Are you interested ____ photography?

a. for

b. inc. at

60.I prefer travelling by airplane _____ its usually faster and more ______ than other means oftransportation.


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a. although, comfortable b. since, comfortablec. furthermore, suitable

61.It was your birthday yesterday, _________?

a. wasnt it

b. didnt itc. or it wasnt

62.Where will we be able to have lunch?Dont worry. There are a lot of nice places ______ downtown.

a. for us eating b. to eat atc. for eating

63.

What would you do if you lost your job?I guess _______ another one.

a. I would have looked for b. I would look forc. to look for

64.Why have you decided not to buy the car?Because I ________.

a. dont afford it b. cant afford itc. cant afford

65.If you ______ an effort, you will finish your work by two oclock.

a. try b. makec. do

66.John is a very _____ friend of mine and weve known each other for years.

a. near

b. firmc. close

67. Ive been asked to be the ________ of ceremonies at our schoolsgraduation dinner.

a. leader


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b. speakerc. master

68.Your money will be ________ if you are not satisfied with our service.

a. rejoined b. refunded

c. restored

69.It is healthier to eat apples without __________ them.

a. cleaning b. undoingc. peeling

70.Most of the tenants who ______in our apartment building are students.

a. rent b. residec. set

71.My teacher always ______ me on the back whenever I do good work.

a. hits b. patsc. hands

72.He couldnt listen to his walkman because his mother had ______the batteries.

a. tied b. removedc. changed

73.I cant do this puzzle. I _______!

a. give out b. give upc. give off

74. __________ of them could win the quiz. It was very difficult.

a. either b. neitherc. both

75.


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Flight nineteen from Paris is now arriving at ________ .

a. gate two b. the gate twoc. the second gate

76. The greater the demand, __________ the price.

a. the highest b. higherc. the higher

77. The Oxford University was _______ in the thirteenth century.

a. founded b. foundc. renovated

78.We __________ swim near windsurfers.

a. wouldnt b. oughtntc. shouldnt

79.We never stop __________ a language.

a. learning b. learnc. to learn

80.If I ________ you, Id write that letter straight away.

a. have been b. had beenc. were

81.I dont want to cook. Lets buy some ___________ food.

a. takehome b. takeawayc. takeoff

82.They have some very lovely ________ in their garden.

a. booths b. bushesc. wigs

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His uncles son is her __________ .

a. brother-in-law b. nephewc. cousin

84.He contributed a great deal to the development of our culture________.

a. writing, as a teacher and lecturer b. writing, teaching and lecturingc. writing, teaching and as a lecturer

85. According to a recent report, the number of automobile accidents hasactually gone down. The reason for this decrease can be attributed to

better driver education.Based on the above statements, there are fewer car accidents, because :

a. there are better cars on the road

b. drivers are better trained

c. drivers are very educated

86. Ticket prices: 30.00 One Way All Destinations, out of which:- 50% discount for night-time trips;- Passengers who are 18 years of age and younger

pay 90% of the fare;- Passengers who are 5 years of age and youngertravel free-of-charge.

How much would you pay if you were sixteen years old?

a. more than 20.00 b. less than 15.00c. 10 % off the regular fare

87. I am a fictional character in a play by Shakespeare. I live in Verona.My family are the sworn enemies of the Montagues, but unfortunatelyI am madly in love with one of them. In our story, we get marriedsecretly, but then things start to go drastically wrong. The end of ourlove story takes place in my familys vault where my lover poisons himselfand I end up stabbing myself with a dagger. Sad, isnt it? My name is...

a. Robert Kennedy b. The Duke of Windsorc. Juliet Capulet

88. The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity assugar or coffee. And I will pay more for that ability than for anyother under the sun. Who might these words belong to?

a. John D. Rockefeller


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b. Benjamin Franklinc. Albert Einstein

89. Find the correct interpretation :He gave an accurate description of the man.

a. He handled them a report about the man b. He described the man accusingly

c. He gave a correct and exact description of the man

90. Find the correct interpretation :Every writer is a student of human nature.a. Writers always want to become students again.

b. Writers always learn about the human naturec. Writers human nature is similar to students one

91.Find the correct interpretation :Before they moved in, they cleaned the house thoroughly.

a. They cleaned the house from top to bottom and then they moved in b. They went through the house to make sure it was clean before moving inc. They decided to clean the house when they had moved in.

92.Find the correct interpretation :

They only knew basic language.

a. They had a very small vocabulary. b. They were very coarse.c. They used a simple computing language

93. Find the correct interpretation :The USA is almost as large as Europe.

a. Europe is slightly bigger than the USA. b. Europe is as big as the USA.

c. The USA is much bigger than Europe

94. Find the correct interpretation :There were fifteen people besides me applying for the job

a. Fifteen people were standing next to me in the queue for the job b. There were fifteen of us who wanted the jobc. I was not applying for the job


As he walked through the door, she walked out.

a. He walked in and at the same time she walked out. b. Before he walked in, she walked outc. He walked in and then she walked out


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96.

Find the correct interpretation :Please, take a seat!

a. Pick one up and take it away b. I dont want all my seats any morec. Sit down.


How on earth did you find me?

a. Youll never find out where I am b. It is quite difficult to get hold of me, but you didc. What do you think of me?


I am not actually on the list of candidates.

a. My name is not on the list of candidates. b. My name is not on the list, but it will be soon.

c. I withdrew my name from the list of candidates.

99. Find the correct interpretation :He could have studied English last year.

a. He has studied English, but he doesnt any more. b. He was able to study English last year.c. He had the opportunity to study English but didnt take it.

100.Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:

He was CONFIDENT in his approaches.

a. trustful

b. certainc. tolerant

101.Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :

Helen was definitely a SHREWD woman.

a. stupid

b. cleverc. direct



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His DESULTORY remarks made the visitors feel confused.

a. good b. initialc. untidy


Her CONSPICUOUS achievements are her best recommendation.

a. well-known b. remarkablec. social


The report was SCATHING about the lack of safety.

a. scornful b. very critical

c. clear


His RUGGED manners betrayed his low origins.

a. awful b. indecentc. coarse


I was STUNNED by the news of her death.

a. impressed b. shockedc. stunted


As he seemed to be a coward, everybody TAUNTED him.

a. accused

b. ridiculedc. pointed at

108.Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :She cast a FURTIVE glance at her partner.

a. brief b. slyc. casual


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Their sudden outburst was obviously genuine; it couldnt have been CONTRIVED.

a. false b. plannedc. dissolute


She was a THRIFTY housekeeper, an important matter to one of his small means and shenever wasted a penny.

a. kind b. poorc. sparing


He proved himself a BOLD and ASTUTE commander .

a. brave, cunning b. brave, engagedc. fearless, severe


With a sigh he TOSSED the programme back on to the table.

a. put

b. filled in

c. cast

113.Select the right answer :

a. Someone had broken into the office and stolen the files. b. Someone had broken into the office and stole the files.


a. Her advisor was pleased with the topic which she had chose for herthesis

b. Her advisor was pleased with the topic which she had chosen forher thesis.



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a. Having eaten and drunk too much the night before, he woke up with a

headache.

b. Having eaten and drank too much the night before, he wokeup with a headache.


a. The streets are wet; it should have rained last night. b. The streets are wet; it must have rained last night.


a. You had better to hurry if you dont want to miss the bus. b. You had better hurry if you dont want to miss the bus.


a. Do you like to come to a party on Saturday? b. Would you like to come to a party on Saturday?


a. His father had hoped that he go into business with him. b. His father had hoped that he would go into business with him.


a. Tom had a tooth filled. b. Tom had a tooth fill.


a. She made the baby to take a nap. b. She made the baby take a nap.


a. I owe you twenty dollars, wont I? b. I owe you twenty dollars, dont I?

123.Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :

Between you and..she has twenty years advantage over me :


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a. I

b. me


He liked to know the ins and..of anything once it had captured his interests.

a. outs b. ups


I believe it was agreed that our legal colleagues here would report our decision to themoderator, as soon as it was signed and.. .

a. final

b. sealed


She drank..tea.

a. feeble b. weak


She was dressed as on the day before, in white frock and her shiny white boots withtheir.heels.

a. tall b. high


My travellers cheques were in an.pocket.

a. inner b. inward


Dont forget to..the light when you leave.

a. turn off b. close

130. Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :Its good to get away from the city and visit the

a. field b. country


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131.Choose the correct name for the place described below :

You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables here.

a. greengrocers b. butchers

132.Choose the correct name for the place described below :You can put money in your account here.

a. ATM b. bank

133.Choose the correct name for the place described below :

You can buy stamps, and send letters here.

a. post office

b. newsagents

134.Translate into English (choose the correct sentence) :

Incearca sa nu ai de-a face cu asemenea oameni.

a. Try not to deal with such people. b. Try to deal not with these peoples.

135.Translate into English ( choose the correct sentence) :

L-am convins sa creada acest lucru.

a. I convinced him into believing it. b. I argued him into believing it.


E imposibil ca Roger sa fi negat acest lucru.

a. Roger cant have denied it. b. Roger mustnt have denied it.

137.Translate into English (choose the correct sentence) :Probabil ca au fost multi solicitanti anul acela.

a. There may have been many applicants that year. b. There must have been many applicants that year.

138.Translate into English ( choose the correct sentence) :

Am auzit pasi la apartamentul vecinilor mei de la etajul cinci.


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a. I heard footsteps in my neighbours flat on the 5 th floor. b. I heard steps in my neighbours apartment on fifth floor.


Ar trebui sa lucrezi mult si sa iti termini experimentele.

a. You would to work much and bring your experiments to end.

b. You ought to work much and bring your experiments to an end.

140.Choose the best alternative to complete each sentence :

.. me a favour .

a. make b. do

141.Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :

Thank you for the trouble youve.

a. taken b. done


How about going one of these days ?

a. in the country on b. to the country


You dont like to be. when you area business talk.

a. disturb, deploying b. disturbed, having


Could you help me.this translation ?

a. with b. at

145.Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :This building.many offices.

a. comprehends b. houses

146.


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Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :Henry was. and felt he couldnt say a word.

a. in the corner b. cornered


Ms. Smith, is Paul Johnson, our new accountant.

a. that person b. this


Secondary..is vitally important for young people. School plays an essential role in preparing them for

a. tuition, adultness b. education, adulthood


I am writing to apply for theof Assistant Manager.

a. position b. title

150. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :He qualified as an economist in 1995 and set up in.in Sheffield.

a. business b. company


After leaving school, hein a solicitors office.

a. practiced b. was working


She earns herby telling fortunes at the seaside.

a. rent b. living


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COMPLETION 1.Complete the sentence with : of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by :

Youll have to introduce yourself..the person who is sittingyou.a symposium or conference.scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

2. Complete the sentence with : of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by :Its healthy to have lots different friendsdifferent levels...

intimacy because not only is it impossible to be close, its also undesirable.scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

3. Complete the sentence with : with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by :

Most..us have friends as close as family, whom, . a difficult momentwed call..3 a.m..consolation or advice because we know they wontreject us.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 4. Complete the sentence with : with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by

:The authorities education should make sure that the subjects taught ..schools are value. the outside world.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 5. Complete the sentence with : in, with, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by

:

Teleworkers communicate ..their supervisorstelephone, fax or e-mail;they usually transfer information.their own computerthe officecomputer..electronic means.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 6. Complete the sentence with : in, up, against, to, or at :

Have you ever beenEngland?What time does our plane arrive..London?I met an old friendHenri Coanda Airport.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 7. Complete the sentence with : for, against, in, out, to, up, of or among :

He wanted to fight.. the enemies .. his country.I took yousomebody else.He was..friends.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

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