Grammar Part 1
Choose the best option to complete the gap.
1. I haven’t seen Tom ______ last summer.
2. If I ______ you, I wouldn’t say anything.
3. I wish I ______ more time to finish this project.
4. I regret ______ him about the problem. He got really upset.
5. By this time next year, we ______ our exams.
6. I didn’t hear what she said because I ______ at my phone.
7. He suggested that we ______ earlier to avoid traffic.
8. Not until the train left the station ______ that she had forgotten her bag.
9. I’d rather you ______ me before making a decision.
10. No sooner ______ the phone rang.
11. You can’t possibly be tired. You ______ for a couple of hours!
12. He’s the most talented musician I ______ in my life.
13. She barely speaks to me anymore, ______?
14. The shop, ______ was supposed to open at 9 AM, didn’t open until 10.
15. She is believed ______ in France.
16. Hardly ______ the door when the phone rang.
17. Despite ______ for weeks, he failed the exam.
18. He’s so bad at parking that he can’t park the car, ______?
19. I wish you ______ to me earlier about this.
20. If she ______ earlier, she wouldn’t have missed the flight.
21. He accused me ______ lying to him.
22. We need to get used to ______ earlier.
24. The government insisted that the decision ______ immediately.
25. Not only ______ late, but he also forgot to bring his report.
Grammar Part 2
Rearrange the sentences and write them in the space provided. You must include the correct punctuation.
Vocabulary
Choose the best vocabulary word to complete each sentence.
36. The politician’s speech was full of ______ claims that nobody believed.
37. The teacher tried to ______ the difficult concept by using a simple analogy.
38. His lack of sleep started to ______ his performance at work.
39. She was ______ by the complexity of the project and didn’t know where to start.
40. The scientist’s theory was based on ______ evidence, making it unreliable.
41. The company was forced to ______ its prices due to competition.
42. His explanation was so ______ that nobody understood it.
43. The manager decided to ______ the meeting until everyone was present.
44. The witness’s account was completely ______ from the official report.
45. She was praised for her ______ approach to solving the issue.
46. The criminal’s actions were completely ______, showing no regard for the consequences.
47. The company was accused of ______ its environmental impact in reports.
48. Her speech was filled with ______ remarks that offended many people.
49. Despite his efforts, his explanation was still ______ to most of the audience.
50. The athlete’s ______ determination led her to win the competition despite an injury.
51. The manager’s decision was ______, causing major disruptions in the company.
52 The government issued a ______ warning about the incoming storm.
53. He was known for his ______ approach to business, always making the safest investments.
54. The book’s message was so ______ that it changed the way many people thought about politics.
55. The company’s profits ______ after they launched the new product.
56. Despite years of experience, she was still ______ about speaking in public.
57. The scientist was awarded a prize for his ______ contributions to medicine.
58. His rude comments were seen as an ______ attack on his colleagues.
59. The hotel boasts an ______ location right next to the beach.
60. The CEO was forced to ______ after a scandal emerged.
Reading Comprehension Part 1
Are the following statements true or false?
61. The Maya and Aztecs used cacao beans to make a sweet drink.
62. European explorers brought cacao beans to Europe in the 16th century.
63. Cacao trees only grow in Central America.
64. All farmers in the chocolate industry receive fair wages.
65. Some organizations try to help farmers by promoting fair trade chocolate.
Reading Comprehension Part 2
Choose the best option to answer these questions.
66. How did people in Europe first react to cacao beans?
67. What change in the 19th century made chocolate more popular?
68. Where is most cacao produced today?
Reading Comprehension Part 3
Answer with no more than 3 words using words found in the text.
Reading Comprehension Part 4
Are the following statements true or false?
71. Fossil fuels do not contribute to climate change.
72. Solar energy is growing because it is becoming cheaper and more efficient.
73. Wind turbines can only be built near the ocean.
74. Hydropower has no negative impact on the environment.
75. Governments are doing nothing to support renewable energy development.
Reading Comprehension Part 5
Choose the best option to answer these questions.
76. What is one challenge of solar power?
77. Why do some people criticize wind power?
78. What is a major disadvantage of hydropower?
Reading Comprehension Part 6
Answer with no more than 3 words using words found in the text.
