PCP CONDITIONAL SENTENCES Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tenses If you pass your examination we (have) a celebration I should have voted for her if I (have) a vote then If you went to Paris where you (stay)? If someone offered to buy you one of those rings, which you (choose)? What I (do) if I hear the burglar alarm? You would play better bridge if you (not, talk) so much If you (read) the instructions carefully you wouldn't have answered the wrong question I could repair the roof myself if I (have) a long ladder Unless they turn that radio off I (go) mad 10 Hadn’t the story been true the newspaper (not, print) it 11 If you were made redundant what you (do)? 12 If you shake that bottle of port it (not, be) fit to drink 13 You (not, have) so many accidents if you drove more slowly 14 If you (wear) a false beard nobody would have recognized you 15 Unless they leave a lamp beside that hole in the road somebody (fall) into it 16 If I (know) that you couldn't eat octopus I (not, buy) it 17 If they (hang) that picture lower people (be) able to see it, but they don’t 18 Linda is walking slowly She (be) able to walk faster if her shoes hadn't such high heels 19 If you (not, touch) the electric cable last night you (not, be) electrocuted 20 I (not, buy) things on the installment system if I (be) you 21 If the earth suddenly (stop) spinning, we all (fly) out of it 22 If you (smoke) in a non-smoking compartment the other passengers (object) 23 I (have) plenty of money now if I (not, spend) so much yesterday 24 If we (have) a submarine now, we (use) it to investigate the seabed 25 Water (freeze) if the temperature (fall) below zero Rewrite these sentences with conditional sentences He doesn’t go to bed early, so he feels very tired → She doesn’t live in London because she doesn’t know anyone there → He didn't prepare for the interview, so he didn't get the job PCP → The house didn't burn down because the fire brigade came immediately → My uncle doesn’t know how to drive, so he doesn’t buy a car → We came home from our holiday early because we ran out of money → I don’t know her well, so I don’t speak to her → Because he doesn’t drive carefully, he has many accidents → I can’t make all of my own meals because I am not good at cooking → 10 He never polishes his shoes, so he never looks smart → 11 I don’t have a ticket I can’t take you to the concert → 12 Carol didn’t answer the phone because she was studying → 13 He sits around too much He isn’t fit → 14 Because I didn’t know her address, I didn’t visit her → 15 The school children forgot to water the seeds so they didn’t grow → PCP CONDITIONAL SENTENCES Rewrite these sentences with conditional sentences Rita is exhausted today because she didn’t get any sleep last night → I can't take much exercise because I don't have enough free time → The men were wearing protective clothing, so they were all quite safe → I can’t live in the country because I can’t find a job there → My father didn't earn much money, so life wasn't easy for us → There isn't any truth in her allegations, so I won't resign → Peter didn’t get up early this morning so he has to hurry to school now → You got into so much trouble because you didn’t listen to me → There are so many bugs in the room because there isn’t a screen on the window → 10 Mary is unhappy now because she didn’t pass the last exam → Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence If I _ a wish, I would wish for happiness for my family A have B am having C had D was having What _ if you come late for the meeting tomorrow? A will happen B would happen C happens D would have happened Unless you _ quiet, I’ll scream A don’t keep B kept C keep D didn’t keep If my father _ here now, he would help me A were B was C is D would be I would have visited you before if there _ quite a lot of people in your house A hadn’t be B weren’t C aren’t D hadn’t been If you _ a choice, which country would you visit? A have B had C have had D will have Unless we _ throwing garbage into the river, it will be polluted A stop B don’t stop C will stop D won’t stop If you _ Henry, ask him to come and see me PCP A met B will meet C meet D would meet If I you, I _ his invitation A am / will refuse B were / would refuse C was / will refuse D had been / would have refused 10 If he _ it yesterday, he would be here with us tomorrow night A finished B had finished C finishes D has finished 11 If an object is let off in the cabin of a spaceship, it _ A floated B is floating C will float D would float 12 If you had caught the bus, you _ late for work A wouldn’t have been B would have been C wouldn’t be D would be 13 If they didn’t live so far away, I _ them every week A visit B visited C will visit D would visit 14 Had you had the chance, _ you _ fishing yesterday? A would / have gone B would / go C will / go D did / go 15 Did I find a wallet in the street, I _take it to police A will B should C would D shall 16 _ his address, I would have written before A As I had known B If I knew C Unless I had known D Had I known 17 If you _ a skeleton on the cellar, don’t mention it to anyone A found B find C had found D will find 18 They _ very tired now if they hadn’t been working in the fields all day yesterday A would be B wouldn’t be C would have been D wouldn’t have been 19 I wouldn't have got wet _ A if I had an umbrella with me B if I had had an umbrella with me C unless I had had an umbrella with me D if I have an umbrella with me 20 _, the workers will stop working A Unless the working conditions aren’t improved B If not working conditions are improved C If the working conditions are improved D Unless the working conditions are improved 21 If I had known you would come, _ A I would not wait for you B I would have waited for you C I will wait for you D I would wait for you 22 He didn’t hurry so he missed the plane A If he hurried, he wouldn’t miss the plane B If he had hurried, he might catch the plane C If he had hurried, he could have caught the plane D He didn’t miss the plane because he hurried 23 Mary felt sick because she drank too much wine PCP A If Mary hadn’t drunk too much wine, she wouldn’t have felt sick B If Mary had drunk too much wine, she would have felt sick C If Mary didn’t drink too much wine, she wouldn’t feel sick D If Mary had drunk too much wine, she wouldn’t have felt sick 24 He didn’t listen to his teacher, so he didn’t perform well in the examination A If he had listened to his teacher, he would have performed well in the examination B If he hadn’t listened to his teacher, he would have performed well in the examination C If he had listened to his teacher, he wouldn’t have performed well in the examination D If he listened to his teacher, he would perform well in the examination 25 Jane didn’t go to your party because you didn’t invite her A If you hadn’t invited Jane, she wouldn’t have gone to your party B If you hadn’t invited Jane, she would have gone to your party C If you invited Jane, she would have gone to your party D If Jane had been invited, she would have gone to your party Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting 26 Would you buy some bananas if the greengrocer’s is still open? A B C D 27 If the driver had seen the stop sign, the accident wouldn’t happen A B C D 28 If we had a big house, we can invite our friends to stay A B C D 29 If a drop of oil is placed in a glass of water, it would float to the top A B C D 30 If I had knew the time when the match started, I would have told you A B C D PCP WISH SENTENCES Rewrite these sentences with “I wish…” I didn’t see her at the airport yesterday → Tom doesn’t have enough money to buy a new car now → Mary can’t take part in the excursion to The Grand Canyon → My husband lost his purse on his way to work yesterday → I didn’t hand in the assignments on time last Monday → I’m not good at listening to English conversations → We were out when Dave paid a visit to our house yesterday morning → My daughter is lazy and doesn’t give a hand in doing housework → I didn’t pass the entrance examination to Medical University → 10 My son was out of work last month → Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence Nam was not at the meeting yesterday I wish he _ there A had been B were C has been D was I wish it _ my birthday every day, but it isn't A had been B were C is D was We are having a picnic next weekends We wish you _ with us A will come B would come C comes D had come I didn't study hard enough for the examinations last week I wish I _ harder A have studied B had studied C studied D has been studied I wish I _ a bicycle trip to the countryside now A took B take C taking D am taking I wish you _ win the next game Good luck! A won B would win C will win D had won I wish my grandparents _ before I was born, but they did A weren't died B didn't die C hadn't died D has died It's so hot today I wish we _ some fresh air A have B are having C had D would have I wish I _ on the beach now Then I would swim and sunbathe PCP A were B am C was D had been 10 She wasn't at the seaside during the holidays She wishes she _ there A had been B has been C would be D were 11 My sister has a new dress, so I wish I _ one A have B having C had D have had 12 I’m sorry I didn’t see my close friend last night I wish _ A I had seen him B I saw him C I have seen him D I didn’t see him 13 He wishes he _ such silly things to her yesterday A didn't say B wouldn't say C hadn't said D hasn't said 14 My brother wishes he _ time when he was young A didn't waste B hadn't wasted C hasn't wasted D wouldn't waste 15 The weather was awful I wish it _ warmer A had been B has been C were D was 16 I wish you _ happy all year round Happy birthday to you! A had been B were C are D would be 17 They wish they _ the film on TV last night A had seen B saw C seen D would saw 18 Our room is very small We wish we _a bigger one A had B have C have had D will have 19 I wish I _to Da Lat last year A went B had gone C would go D would have gone 20 He wishes _ A he was at home when his lover called yesterday B he were at home when his lover called yesterday C he had been at home when his lover calls yesterday D he had been at home when his lover called yesterday PCP RELATIVE CLAUSES Combine the following sentences using the suitable relative pronoun: Jane is the woman She is going to China next year → That is the mistake I am complaining about it → The book is very helpful I’ve been looking for it all year → He is the man The novel was written by him → The lady is my elder sister He argued with her at the meeting → That is the dog I’m afraid of it → Do you know the girl? Tom is talking to her → Mr Brian looks very sad His team has lost the game → The film is about people Their plane crashed into the jungle → 10 That is the house We are living in this house → 11 Summer is the time We have a lot of recreations during the time → 12 That’s the name I couldn’t remember it yesterday → 13 The artist is very famous I have seen his pictures → 14 You have no need to tell me the reason You are often late for work for that reason → 15 I’m going to Hanoi My brothers work in Hanoi → 16 This is Mrs John Her son won the championship last year → 17 Do you know the place? She went there last week → 18 Tom failed the last exam This disappointed his parents → 19 I saw some people Their car was broken down → 20 I love my parents’ house I was born in that house PCP → 21 I would never forget the day I met you on that day → 22 They’re the people I was talking about them → 23 Do you know the reason? Tom didn’t go to school yesterday for that reason → 24 William wants to become a doctor His father is a surgeon → 25 I couldn’t go to Mary’s birthday party This was a pity → 26 Charlie Chaplin died in 1977 His films amused millions of viewers → 27 The factory was the biggest in the town John works in this factory → 28 Hanoi is a beautiful city It is the capital city of Vietnam → 29 Have you ever been to Hoi An Town? It has lots of ancient houses and building → 30 Mary won the beauty contest This makes me surprised → PCP RELATIVE CLAUSES Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence My uncle _ you met yesterday is a lawyer A which B what C whose D whom Do you know the people _ live in the white house? A who B whom C which D whose The milk _ I took made me sleepy A who B whom C which D whose The woman _ son is studying at Hanoi University of Technology is a teacher A who B whom C whose D which Dien Bien Phu is the place _ our army won a resounding victory in 1954 A where B that C what D which The day _ he left was rainy A where B when C who D why Our neighbour, _ name is Charles, will sail tomorrow A whose B whom C which D that He wanted to know the reason _ I was late A as B for C why D because Her parents has got divorced, _ makes her depressed A whom B which C whose D who 10 The village _ I was born was very beautiful A why B when C where D who 11 Mr Pike, _ is our boss, has just come back from Paris A who B whom C which D that 12 That is the new teacher about _ the students are talking A that B who C whose D whom 13 The girl and the cats _ are in the picture are very vivid A who B which C that D whose 14 Tom is the only student _ hands in the assignment on time A who B whose C whom D that 15 I know some people _ you A who can help B whose help C whom help you D helps 16 It was the best novel _ we had read A which B that C whom D whose 17 The boy _ eyes are brown is my friend A who B whom C which D whose 18 This is the woman _ A who she helps me a lot B that help me a lot C whom helps me a lot D who helps me a lot 19 Sunday is the day _ I go to the water park with my kids A when B where C why D which 10 PCP A driving B who drive C driven D who driving 21 Tom is not good at expressing his ideas _ Bob A So does B So is C Neither is D Neither was 22 The boy _ eyes are blue is my friend A which B whom C whose D that 23 The boy can’t reach the shelf _ he’s not tall enough A since B although C even though D because of 24 Tim won a scholarship for the best student, _ delights his parents A who B which C that D whose 25 _ he had enough money, he refused to buy a new car A In spite B In spite of C Despite D Although 26 I think the reason we get on so well is that we both enjoy talking A why B which C that D what 27 Nick: “I didn’t get on well with my roommate.” _ Jackson: “ .” A I did, either B So I C Neither did I D I wasn’t, either 28 _ he is tired, he can't work longer A Because B Even though C Although D Because of 29 It's the best film _ has ever been made about madness A which B whom C whose D that 30 _ her severe pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture A Although B Despite C Though D In spite Choose the underlined word or phrase (A, B, C, or D) that needs correcting 31 What is the name of the girl talked to Mr Brown? A B C D 32 In spite her serve pain, she tried to walk to the auditorium to attend the lecture A B C D 33 I enjoyed the book that you told me to read it A B C D 34 Friends advised her to stop doing the housework because her old age A B C D 35 Although our grandfather was old but he could help us A B C D 36 That commentator, his name I have forgotten, is very well-known A B C D 37 John didn’t go to work because of he was seriously ill A B C D 38 Although the bad traffic, I managed to arrive at the meeting on time A B C D 39 The singer about who I told you yesterday is coming here tomorrow A B C D 40 She is the only in the discussion who to object to using nuclear power A B C D 26 PCP PREPOSITION OF TIME / PLACE Put in the correct prepositions of time: at, in, or on The course begins _ January and ends _ 10 March I went to bed _ midnight and got up _ 6.30 the next morning She travelled overnight to Paris and arrived _ o’clock _ the morning Mozart was born in Salzburg _ 1756 Are you doing anything special _ the weekend? Hurry up! We’ve have to go _ five minutes I haven’t seen Ann for a few days I last saw her _ Tuesday I’ll call you _ Tuesday morning _ about 10 o’clock I might be at home _ the morning Can you phone the afternoon instead? 10 Tom’s grandmother died _ 1977 _ the age of 79 11 Jack’s brother is an engineer but he’s out of work _ the moment 12 The price of electricity is going up _ October 13 _ Sunday afternoon I usually go for a walk in the country 14 There are usually a lot of parties _ New Year’s Eve 15 I like walking round the town _ night It’s always so peaceful Put in the correct prepositions of place: at, in, or on It can be dangerous when children play football _ the street I’ll meet you _ the corner (of the street) at 10 o’clock We got stuck in a traffic jam _ the way to the airport There was an accident _ the crossroads this morning Look at those beautiful horses _ that field I can’t find Tom _ this photograph I couldn’t like an office job I couldn’t spend the whole day sitting _ a desk Do you take sugar _ your coffee? Ann’s brother lives _ a small village _ the south coast of England 10 You’ll find the sports result _ the back of the newspaper 11 Sue and Dave got married _ Manchester four years ago 12 Paris is _ the river Seine 13 Mr Boyle’s office is _ the first floor When you come out of the lift, it’s the third door _ your left 14 We normally use the front entrance to the building, but there’s another entrance _ the back 15 If you want to get away from modern life, you should go and live _ a small island in the middle of the ocean Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence I’ll be at home _ Saturday morning You can phone me then A At B on C In D By 27 PCP I’m going away _ the end of June A At B on C in D to What time did they _ the hotel? A arrive to B arrive at C arrive in D arrive on Mozart died _ Vienna in 1791 _ the age of 35 A in / on B in / at C at / in D of / for Why are you never _ time? You always keep everybody waiting A in B on C for D at I saw a really funny program _ television A at B from C in D on Stuart: Good heaven! It’s Nick Jenkins, isn’t it? I don’t believe it! Nick: Stuart! I haven’t seen you _ we left school A for B from C since D by This village is _ Hanoi It’s only six miles away A along B by C near D next In many countries people drive _ the left A at B by C in D on 10 I forgot my umbrella _ the bus A by B in C into D on 11 He drove out _ the garage, closed the door, and turned left A by B in C of D on 12 We are pleased you are here _ last A in B on C at D from 13 We nearly missed the plane We got to the airport just _ time A to B at C by D in 14 We never have to work _ night A to B on C in D at 15 My sister won't have dinner _ 11.30 p.m A until B to C than D in 16 The library cards are issued _ the beginning of each school year A in B on C at D about 17 They were playing football _ two o'clock to three o'clock yesterday afternoon A between B after C from D since 18 I've been invited to a wedding party _ 14 February A in B at C on D for 19 Alfred has been out of work _ three days A by B in C since D for 20 This is the oldest building _ the village A of B by C in D to 28 PCP ADJECTIVES + PREPOSITIONS Put in a suitable preposition in each gap Mr Smith is very kind _us He is different _his wife We are pleased _the result of our work Most people are afraid _snakes Our country is rich _natural resources Hue city is famous _its historical vestiges Dirty air is harmful _our health W are proud _our people’s heroic tradition The streets are crowded _vehicles at the rush hour 10 The air at the seaside is good _health 11 My friend is good _maths and physics 12 I’m not acquainted _those fellows 13 Mr Smith is not accustomed _hot weather 14 My home is far _school 15 He is sad _his son’s laziness 16 Many young people want to be independent _their parents 17 I’m interested _current events 18 Your profession is similar _mine 19 This chemical is dangerous _humans 20 Her voice sounds familiar _me 21 I was absent _class yesterday 22 Children are fond _candies 23 The beach is full _tourists in summer 24 We must hurry; otherwise we should be late _school 25 This sweater will keep you safe _the cold Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence I’m not very good _ repairing things A at B for C in D about These days everybody is aware _ the dangers of smoking A on B of C with D about Do you know anyone who might be interested _ buying an old car? A on B in C with D about My home town is not especially interesting It’s not famous _ anything A for B with C at D on Your sister is very kind _ me A to B at C with D about The boys are tired _ doing exercises every night A with B at C by D of 29 PCP Do you wash your hands all the time because you are afraid _ germs? A in B of C about D for We can describe someone who is fond _ sport is sporty A of B in C on D with avid was unemployed so he was financially dependent _ his wife A on B to C of D from 10 He was so drunken that he wasn't capable _ driving himself home A to B for C of D from 11 Because the atmosphere is absent _ the moon, nothing can exist there A at B on C from D in 12 It is kind _ you to be so helpful to us A to B of C about D with 13 Nowadays women are no longer busy _ their housework A at B with C on D in 14 I'm bored _ watching such a long film A with B of C about D in 15 His body-guard will keep him safe _ the crowded A from B on C to D of 16 Who is responsible _ the project? A for B to C with D about 17 Your mistakes in composition are similar _ his A by B to C on D with 18 The jury isn’t satisfied _ his answer A to B with C about D of 19 The examiner must have pleased _ my performance A for B with C about D in 20 The quality of this photograph is not noticeably different _ that one A for B with C from D of 21 Sophie is very keen _ to Art College A in going B at going C about going D on going 22 He is known _ a man who is truthful A for B as C in D at 23 He had to quit school because his father was _ debt A on B in C for D with 24 I get bored _ doing the same thing every day A for B to C in D with 25 If we waste time when the conditions are good _ work, we shall probably suffer later A for B to C at D in 30 PCP ARTICLES Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence My mother goes to church in _ morning A Ø B every C the D a I eat _ everyday A a banana B banana C the bananas D any banana Harry is a sailor He spends most of his life at _ sea A a B an C the D Ø There are billions of stars in _ space A a B an C Ø D the Can you turn off _ television, please? A the B a C an D Ø We had _ dinner in a restaurant A a B an C Ø D the Thank you That was _ very nice lunch A a B an C the D Ø When was _ computer invented? A a B an C the D Ø My daughter plays _ piano very well A the B a C an D Ø 10 Mary loves _ flowers A a B an C the D Ø 11 Jill went to _ hospital to see her friend A Ø B the C a D an 12 Sandra works at a big hospital She’s _ A nurse B a nurse C the nurse D an nurse 13 She works six days _ week A in B for C a D Ø 14 _ is a star A Sun B A sun C The sun D Suns 15 What did you have for _ breakfast this morning A Ø B a C an D the 16 London is _ capital of England A an B a C Ø D the 17 We visited _ two years ago A Canada and the United States B the Canada and the United States C the Canada and United States D Canada and United States 18 Are you going away next week? No, _ week after next week A a B the C some D Ø 19 We haven’t been to _ for years A cinema B the cinema C a cinema D any cinema 31 PCP 20 If you live in _ foreign country, you should try and learn the language A the B Ø C an D a 21 Do you need _? A an umbrella B a umbrella C umbrella D an umbrellas 22 I’ve seen _ good films recently A a B the C some D an 23 I often watch _ television for two hours every night A some B the C any D Ø 24 A man and a woman were standing outside my house _ man looked English but I think _ woman was foreign A the / a B a / the C a/ a D the / the 25 John sat on _ chair nearest the door A the / a B a / the C a /a D the / the 26 For breakfast I had _ sandwich and _ apple The sandwich wasn’t very nice A the / an B a / the C a / an D the / the 27 I would love to live by _ sea A the B a C an D Ø 28 What is _ longest river in _ world? A the/ a B a / the C a / a D the / the 29 We live in _ big house in _ middle of the village A a / a B a / the C the / the D the / a 30 I’m looking for _ job Did Mary get _ job she applied for? A a / the B the / a C a/ a D the / the 31 Did _ police find _ person who stole your bicycle? A a /a B the / the C a / the D the / a 32 The Soviet Union was _ first country to send a man into _ space A the /the B Ø / Ø C Ø /the D the / Ø 33 Did you watch “Titanic” on _ television or at _ cinema? A the/ the B Ø / Ø C Ø / the D the / Ø 34 Peru is _ country in South America _ capital is Lima A a / a B a / the C the / the D the / a 35 It was a beautiful day _ sun shone brightly in _ sky A a / a B a / the C the / the D the / a 32 PCP ARTICLES Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence I want _ apple from that basket A a B an C the D Ø Miss Lin speaks _ Chinese A a B an C the D Ø One of the students said, “ _ professor is late today” A a B an C the D Ø Eli likes to play _ volleyball A a B an C the D Ø I bought _ umbrella to go out in the rain A a B an C the D Ø My daughter is learning to play _ violin at her school A a B an C the D Ø Please give me _ pen that is on the counter A a B an C the D Ø Albany is the capital of _ New York State A a B an C the D Ø Our neighbour has _ cat and _ dog A a/ a B an/ a C the/ the D Ø/ Ø 10 _ ink in my pen is red A a B an C the D Ø 11 It is _ funniest book that I have ever read A a B an C the D Ø 12 Can anyone give me _ hand, please because I have just fallen over? A a B an C the D Ø 13 She always said that when she grew up she wanted to be _ A doctor B a doctor C the doctor D a doctors 14 I have left my book in _ kitchen and I would like you to get it for me A a B an C the D Ø 15 Please meet me at the train station in _ hour from now A a B an C the D Ø 16 I like to watch tennis on the television It is _ very good game A a B an C the D Ø 17 _ president of the United States will be visiting Australia next week A a B an C the D Ø 18 July goes to _ work on the bus A a B an C the D Ø 19 _ golf is my favourite sport I play once or twice _ week if I can A X/ a B The/ a C The/ the D Ø/ a 20 I don’t know what to It’s _ problem 33 PCP A quite difficult B a quite difficult C quite a difficult D the quite difficult 21 We can finish the rest of the bread for _ breakfast A a B an C the D Ø 22 Nigel opened a drawer and took out _ A photos B a photos C some photos D some photo 23 We need to protect _ environment from pollution A some B a C an D the 24 We often go to school by _ bicycle A a B an C the D Ø 25 There was _ accident yesterday at _ corner of _ street A a/ the/ the B an/ a/ a C an/ the/ the D the/ Ø/ Ø 26 I need _ time to think about _ offer you made me A the/ the B a/ the C Ø/ an D Ø/ the 27 _ book you ordered _ last week is now in stock A the/ Ø B a/ the C Ø/ an D Ø/ the 28 _ dancing is _ more interesting activity than _ reading A Ø/ Ø/ Ø B The/ a/ the C Ø/ a/ Ø D Ø/ the/ Ø 29 _ people who live in _ glass houses shouldn’t throw stones A the/ Ø B the/ the C Ø/ Ø D Ø/ the 30 I have two brothers: _ older one is training to be _ pilot with British Airways, _ younger one is still at _ school A The/ Ø/ the/ Ø B The/ a/ the /Ø C an/ a/ the/ Ø D the/ the/ the/ Ø 31 I won’t be home for _ dinner this evening I’m meeting some friends after _ work and we’re going to _ cinema A The/ Ø/ Ø B Ø/ the/ the C Ø/ Ø/ the D Ø/ the/ Ø 32 I/ not have/ time/ breakfast/ this morning A I didn’t have time for the breakfast this morning B I didn’t have the time for the breakfast this morning C I didn’t have time for breakfast this morning D I didn’t have time to breakfast this morning 33 music/ play/ important part/ film A Music plays an important part in film B The music plays a important part in film C Music plays the important part in a film D Music plays an important part in a film 34 Margaret/ loved/ have/ holidays/ seaside A Margaret loved having holidays at the seaside B Margaret loved having holidays in the seaside C Margaret loved having holidays at seaside D Margaret loved have holidays at the seaside 35 aunt/ sent/ me/ wonderful present A My aunt sent me wonderful present B My aunt sent me a wonderful present C My aunt sent a wonderful present me D My aunt sent me the wonderful present 34 PCP TAG QUESTIONS Finish these sentences by adding a tag question You’re going to school tomorrow, ? Gary signed the petition, ? There’s an exam tomorrow, ? Beverly will be attending the university in September, ? She’s been studying English for two years, ? It doesn’t work, ? He should stay in bed, ? Let’s go fishing, ? Jill and Joe have been to Mexico, ? 10 You and I talked to the professor yesterday, ? 11 You will stay in touch, ? 12 After a couple of years the heat gets too much, ? 13 You didn’t know I was an artist, ? 14 It is quite warm, ? 15 Oh, he wants us to make films as well, ? 16 Nobody knows the answer, ? 17 Those aren’t Toni’s book, ? 18 Nothing went wrong while I was gone, ? 19 Everyone can learn how to swim, ? 20 I am invited, ? 21 You’ve never been to Paris, ? 22 No one died in the accident, ? 23 This is your notebook, ? 24 Everything is okay, ? 25 Let’s take a short rest, ? Choose the word or the phrase (A, B, C, or D) that best completes the sentence We should call Rita, _? A should we B shouldn’t we C shall we D should not we Monkeys can’t sing, _? A can they B can it C can’t they D can’t it These books aren’t yours, _? A are these B aren’t these C are they D aren’t they That’s Bob’s car, _? A is that B isn’t it C isn’t that D is it No one came out of the room, _? A did they B didn’t they C did he D didn’t he The air-hostess knows the time she has been here, _? A does she B isn’t it C doesn’t she D did she 35 PCP This is the second time she has been here, _? A isn’t this B isn’t it C has she They must as they are told, _? A mustn’t they B must they C are they He never goes to school late, _? A isn’t he B is he C doesn’t he 10 You’re never been in Italy, _? A have you B haven’t you C been you 11 Sally turned her report, _? A didn’t she B did she C hasn’t she 12 You have a ticket to the game, _? A have you B haven’t you C you 13 Tom knows Alice, _? A doesn’t he B is he C does he 14 Come into the kitchen, _? A you B will you C won’t you 15 Everybody likes beauty, _? A doesn’t he B they C don’t they 16 Peter never gets bad marks, _? A doesn’t he B doesn’t Peter C does he 17 Your baby is very lovely, _? A is he B isn’t he C is it 18 It has been a long time since we talked to John, _? A isn’t it B hasn’t it C has it 19 There’s a new orient restaurant I town, _? A isn’t it B is it C isn’t there 20 They hardly never go to the beach, _? A they B don’t they C didn’t they 21 Nobody had bothered to plant new ones, _? A did they B did he C hadn’t they 22 You won’t be leaving for another hour, _? A won’t you B you C don’t you 23 David and Peter love watching soccer on television, _? A does he B don’t they C didn’t they 24 There are ten children playing in the yard, _? A are there B aren’t they C are they 25 Smoking isn’t good for your health, _? A is it B are they C isn’t it D hasn’t she D aren’t they D does he D had you D doesn’t she D didn’t you D isn’t he D aren’t you D does he D does Peter D isn’t it D is it D is there D are they D had they D will you D doesn’t he D aren’t there D is there 36 PCP CONSOLIDATION Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of the rest in each of the following questions Question 1: A parents B brothers C weekends D feelings Question 2: A designed B appalled C injured D dedicated Question 3: A chairman B character C mechanic D chemical Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word which has the different stressed syllable from the rest in each of the following questions Question 4: A ability B society C pollution D communication Question 5: A philosopher B establishment C economical D equipment Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 6: My daughter plays _ piano very well A the B a C an D Ø Question 7: The families _ houses were washed away by the tsunami were given temporary shelter in the school yard A where B whom C whose D that Question 8: Up to now, the number of applicants for the new position _ ninety A reach B has reached C have reached D was reached Question 9: If I were a member of The Red Cross, I _ to the disaster-stricken areas to help the victims A went B had gone C would go D would have gone Question 10: Nga: "Would you like to have dinner with me?" Lan: “ _.” A Yes, I’d love to B Yes, it is C Yes, so I D I'm very happy Question 11: Chris is my close friend He’s always _ to help me whenever I have a problem A willing B great C responsible D available Question 12: Come into the kitchen, _? A you B will you C won’t you D aren’t you Question 13: We had just got out of the car when it _ to be on fire A had begun B has begun C was beginning D began Question 14: You must fill in this _ form in capital letters A apply B application C applicant D applicable Question 15: My father has an older sister he hasn’t seen _ thirty years A since B in C during D for Question 16: Nam was absent from class yesterday _ his sickness A due to B because C although D despite 37 PCP Question 17: Don’t worry! I’ll give her this message as soon as she _ A has returned B will return C returned D returns Question 18: He agreed to go climbing _ he hated heights A although B despite C since D because Question 19: No one came out of the room, _? A did they B didn’t they C did he D didn’t he Question 20: Tom is not good at expressing his ideas _ Bob A So does B So is C Neither is D Neither was Question 21: We nearly missed the plane We got to the airport just _ time A to B at C by D in Question 22: Many plants and animals are now in _ of extinction A charge B condition C flame D danger Question 23: Alice: “What shall we this weekend?” Carol: “ _.” A Went out for dinner B Oh, that’s good C Let’s go out for dinner D No problem Question 24: I’ll be at home _ Saturday morning You can phone me then A At B on C In D By Question 25: All my homework _ before my father returned last night A have finished B have been finished C had been finished D had finished Question 26: It was a beautiful day _ sun shone brightly in _ sky A a / a B a / the C the / the D the / a Question 27: A stage of study for children aged form 11 to 16 is called _ A nursery B primary education C secondary education D kindergarten Question 28: Peter : “Let’s go camping” Mary: “ _.” A Oh, what’s a pity B I’m sorry to hear that C Oh, that’s a good idea D You are welcome Question 29: If people drove more carefully, _ fewer accidents A there will be B there are C there would be D there have been Question 30: Many people are not interested _ reading books as much as seeing films A in B with C for D about Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction Question 31: The books writing by Mark Twain are very popular in the world A B C D Question 32: If you had gone to bed early last night, you wouldn’t have been so sleepy now A B C D Question 33: He apologized about not coming to the meeting A B C D Question 34: The man for whom I spoke in the meeting used to work here 38 PCP A B C D Question 35: Although the bad traffic, I managed to arrive at the meeting on time A B C D Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions Question 36: My brother is the only one who realized the danger A My brother is the only one to realizing the danger B My brother is the only one to realized the danger C My brother is the only one realize the danger D My brother is the only one to realize the danger Question 37: I wouldn't have got wet _ A if I had an umbrella with me B if I had had an umbrella with me C unless I had had an umbrella with me D if I have an umbrella with me Question 38: This is the woman _ A who she helps me a lot B that help me a lot C whom helps me a lot D who helps me a lot Question 39: She regretted to tell him that _ A she was leaving the tickets at home B the tickets at home would be left C she would have left the tickets at home D she had left the tickets at home Question 40: He wishes _ A he was at home when his lover called yesterday B he were at home when his lover called yesterday C he had been at home when his lover calls yesterday D he had been at home when his lover called yesterday Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word for each of the blanks from 46 to 50 Although most families in the United States enjoy a high living standard, many American women have to work (41) _ at home and in their offices Despite their husbands' (42) _ of the housework, women have to most of the housekeeping tasks In singleparent families, the mothers may not have (43) _ children to take care of, but they have to raise their families alone and have to provide for all the housekeeping money Therefore, the (44) _ mothers have to work very hard to earn their living Moreover, in spite of the fact that the single mothers have all the (45) _ conveniences at their homes, they find that bringing up their teenage children alone is not easy Question 41: A hardly B hard C fast D equally Question 42: A share B need C refusal D responsibility Question 43: A few B much C many D some Question 44: A dependent B lonely C alone D single Question 45: A expensive B saving C comfortable D modern 39 PCP Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 46 to 50 Like schools in Britain and other English speaking countries, those in the US have also always stressed "character" or "social" skills through extracurricular activities, including organized sports Because most schools start at around o'clock every morning and classes often not finish until or o'clock in the afternoon, such activities mean that many students not return home until the early evening There is usually a very broad range of extracurricular activities available Most schools, for instance, publish their own student newspapers, and some have their own radio stations Almost all have student orchestras, bands, and choirs Many different sports are also available and most schools share their facilities swimming pools, tennis courts, tracks, and stadiums - with the public Often the students themselves organize and support school activities and raise money through car washes, babysitting, or by mowing lawns Parents and local business often also help a group that, for example, has a chance to go to a state music competition, to compete in some sports championship, or take a camping trip Such activities not only give pupils a chance to be together outside of normal classes, they also help develop a feeling of "school spirit" among the students and in the community Question 46: How many hours the children stay at school a day? A eight B five C six D four Question 47: Which extracurricular school activities are not mentioned? A writing newspapers B singing in a choir C helping old people D working in a radio station Question 48: Which sports facilities are not mentioned in the text? A swimming pools B tennis courts C golf course D stadiums Question 49: What the students to support school activities? A look after a baby B repair cars C sell lawn movers D sell newspapers Question 50: Which activities are not helped by parents and local business? A performing at a state music competition B working in a TV station C playing in a sport competition D having a camping trip 40 [...]... had said 10 Is that the same film _ we watched last year? A when B which C why D who 11 He wishes he _ such silly things to her yesterday A didn't say B wouldn't say C hadn't said D hasn't said 12 The girl _ I borrowed the dictionary asked me to use it carefully A whose B from whom C from whose D whom 13 We don't have a good time We wish we _ A have B can have C had D could 14 If you had... address, I would have written before A As I had known B If I knew C Unless I had known D Had I known 20 This is the place _ the battle took place ten years ago A which B in where C where D from where 12 PCP 21 If you press that button what _? A would happen B would have happened C will happen D happen 22 This is the last time _ I speak to you A of which B whose C that D which 23 I wouldn't have... 10 The last person who leaves the room must turn out the lights → 11 The child is lonely; he would be happier if he had someone that he could play with → 12 My brother is the only one who realized the danger → 13 The Queen Elizabeth is the largest ship which has been built on the Clyde → 14 Food that passes from the mouth... was the first fuel _ to power machinery A is used B using C to use D to be used 11 Margaret Thatcher was the first woman _ Prime Minister in the UK A who becomes B become C to become D becoming 12 The Mouse Trap, _ by Agatha Christie, is played every day in theatres in London A writing B wrote C to write D written 13 She is the only in the discussion _ to using nuclear power A objects B... Jenny, _ made her angry A that B who C whom D which th 11 Fencing was first introduced at the 13 Asian Games, _ in Bangkok, Thailand in 1998 A to be held B holing C when was held D which was held 12 That’s the girl to _ my brother got engaged A which B who C whom D her 13 Emma Thompson is the most famous actress _ on stage here A appearing B appear C appeared D to appear 14 Across the river... Johnson prefers ice-cream to fruit juice (his children) → → 11 My father has given up smoking in order to keep healthy (my uncle) → → 12 I used to collect leftovers for pigs when I was young (I) → → 13 Chinese students don’t believe in romantic marriage (Indian students) → → ... poor → In spite 10 Although Jenny was tired, she did all her homework carefully → Despite 11 They worked very hard although they were old → In spite 12 Even though the streets are narrow, many people drive cars in this city → In spite 13 Although he got up early, he was late for the first train → Despite 14 He can’t... Though D In spite 10 I couldn’t read the letter _ the darkness A despite B in spite of C because of D because 11 _ the traffic, I arrived on time A Though B Although C Even though D In spite of 12 _ I tried to persuade her , I didn’t succeed A In spite of B Despite C Although D even although 13 _ he’s got an English name , he is German A Although B Despite of C In spite of D Despite 14... weather was hot → Due to 10 We didn’t go fishing because the water was rough → Because of 11 She was very angry since he behaved very badly → Due to 12 Because he was driving too fast, he caused a serious accident → Because of 13 I lost my way as the fog was thick → Due to 14 He is tired because he stayed up late last... she's got an English name, she is in fact Vietnamese A Despite B Although C In spite of D Since 11 The flight had to be delayed _ the bad weather A because B due to C because of D B and C are correct 12 _ she spoke slowly, I couldn't understand her A Since B Although C In spite of D Due to 13 _ she's busy, she still helps you A Though B Because C Since D As 14 _ the traffic was bad, I arrived ... 11 I don’t have a ticket I can’t take you to the concert → 12 Carol didn’t answer the phone because she was studying → 13 He sits around... let off in the cabin of a spaceship, it _ A floated B is floating C will float D would float 12 If you had caught the bus, you _ late for work A wouldn’t have been B would have been C wouldn’t... would be D were 11 My sister has a new dress, so I wish I _ one A have B having C had D have had 12 I’m sorry I didn’t see my close friend last night I wish _ A I had seen him B I saw him C