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Banca dati dei quesiti
MAECI LINGUA INGLESE
Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale
Prova preselettiva
You must make sure that your own work place is clean and tidy. Avoid accidents by keeping all passageways clear. Never leave tools or equipment on the floor, and always turn powered tools off when you are not using them. Always walk rather than run, even when you are in a hurry. Before moving machinery, you must check that all obstructions have been removed.
1 What must never be left on the floor?Machinery
Tools or equipment
Moving machinery
Passageways
A
B
C
D
2 When should you run?When the passageway is clear
When you are in a hurry
When all obstructions have been removed
Never
A
B
C
D
3 How must your work place be?Clean and tidy
Busy
Messy
Dirty and untidy
A
B
C
D
4 What must you do before moving machinery?Turn powered tools off
Check that all obstructions have been removed
Make sure that your work place is clean and tidy
Walk rather than run
A
B
C
D
5 How should you avoid accidents?By moving machinery
By running in an emergency
By keeping passageways clear
By turning powered tools on before you use them
A
B
C
D
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COLLEGE LIBRARY RULES
1) The library is an area reserved for reading and studying. Students wishing to use the library are required to make as little noise as possible.2) Outdoor clothing and umbrellas must be left in the entrance lockers provided.3) Smoking is absolutely forbidden within the main library area. If you want to smoke, please use the Student Lounge near the library entrance.4) For obvious reasons, your portable phone should be switched off while you are in the library.5) Students who wish to use portable computers in the library area may do so provided the equipment is not cumbersome and is silent.6) The library lending service permits books to be taken out for two days only. Students must obtain written permission from a college librarian if they require books for a longer period.
6 Where should students go if they wish to smoke?Near the library entrance
Outside the building
To the Student Lounge
To the main library area
A
B
C
D
7 Which portable computers can be taken into the library?Any kind, as long as it takes up a lot of space
Any kind, as long as it doesn't take up a lot of space
Any kind, as long as it is bulky and silent
Any kind, as long as it is noisy
A
B
C
D
8 Are you allowed to chat with your friends in the main library area?Of course
No, you must avoid making unnecessary noise
Only if the chat is urgent
Yes, provided the chat regards the college
A
B
C
D
9 Can students take books out for more than 48 hours?No, just for 24 hours
Yes, provided they get written permission
Yes, provided they obtain advice from a librarian
No, it is forbidden
A
B
C
D
10 Which of the following must be left in the lockers?Writing equipment
Coats
Portable phones
Reading material
A
B
C
D
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Consult a doctor before your journey, as in some countries you may need to combine 'Paludrine' with another antimalarial. Read the package leaflet carefully. Since no medication can be guaranteed to protect against malaria in every instance, you should consult a doctor if you become ill during or after visiting a malaria-risk area. To reduce the risk of mosquito bites, cover exposed skin in the evening and use nets or screens in your room.11 How can you reduce the risk of mosquito bites?
By covering exposed skin at all times
By taking ‘Paludrine’ in the evening
By covering exposed skin in the evening and using nets in your room
By wearing suitable cotton clothing
A
B
C
D
12 Which medications guarantee protection against malaria in every circumstance?Most European ones
None
Antimalarial medications
'Paludrine' combined with other antimalarials
A
B
C
D
13 What should you do if you become ill during or after visiting a malaria-risk area?You should increase the dosage of medication
You should consult a doctor
You should consult your Embassy
You should consult a doctor if your symptoms include fever
A
B
C
D
14 When should you consult a doctor?After a journey to Third World countries
Before any journey whatsoever
Before taking antimalarial medication
Before any journey to a malaria-risk area
A
B
C
D
15 In which circumstances may it be necessary to combine 'Paludrine' with another antimalarial?When travelling to certain high malaria-risk countries
When travelling outside Europe
Always when travelling abroad
When 'Paludrine' causes allergic reactions
A
B
C
D
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Always ensure that the appliance is switched off and disconnected from the mains supply before cleaning, maintenance, emptying, changing the filter, etc., as well as after use. Extension leads may only be used if they are in perfect condition. At all times keep nozzles and tube ends well away from eyes and ears. Always switch the appliance off immediately after use. To clean the appliance, simply wipe it with a damp or dry cloth. This appliance is suitable for vacuuming dry surfaces only.16 When should the ends of the tubes touch your ears?
Only when necessary
Only when you need to hear if the appliance is working properly
Never
At all times
A
B
C
D
17 What must you do before changing the filter?Make sure you have new filters
Switch the appliance off and disconnect it from the mains supply
Switch off the mains supply
Switch it off and disconnect it from the mains supply
A
B
C
D
18 Which of the following substances can be vacuumed with the appliance?Dust
Grease
Water
Oil
A
B
C
D
19 How can you clean the appliance?By wiping it with a wet cloth
By washing it with a dry cloth
By wiping it with a damp cloth
By washing it with a wet cloth
A
B
C
D
20 Which of the following instructions is wrong?Always switch the appliance off after use
Always switch the mains supply off after use
Never use damaged extension leads
Never vacuum wet surfaces
A
B
C
D
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Please note that you should read the kit instructions carefully before making any attempt to mount these bookshelves without the help of a trained carpenter.Use two-inch nails made of steel only, as iron nails will splinter the wood surface. Ensure that the wall chosen for the bookshelves has a solid plaster finish, as a cracked or damaged wall cannot bear the weight of the vertical support rods. Mount the lower shelves first, as stated in the kit instructions. Sandpaper each surface before applying paint.21 Who is a carpenter?
Somebody who makes things using wood
Somebody who mounts bookshelves only
Somebody who builds things in steel
Somebody who is trained
A
B
C
D
22 Can the shelves be mounted anywhere?Yes, if the space is adequate
No, they will get damaged
No, they cannot be mounted on a damaged wall
Yes, unless the wall has a solid plaster finish
A
B
C
D
23 What could damage the surface of the wood?Sandpaper
Iron nails
Cracked plaster
Steel nails
A
B
C
D
24 Before painting the shelves, what must be done?They must be mounted only
They must be sandpapered
They must not be sandpapered
They must be papered
A
B
C
D
25 What should be mounted first?The vertical support rods
The upper shelves
The lower shelves
The wood surface
A
B
C
D
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BRITISH TELECOM NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
a) Ensure that the red light on the telephone display is not flashing. A flashing light indicates that the equipment is out of order and cannot be used.b) Lift the receiver. You will hear three short beeps. A telephone card or valid credit card may now be inserted in the slot marked "IN".c) Wait for the display to state "line ready" and then dial the required number. d) If you hear a high pitch tone during your call, it means that the telephone card you are using is about to run out. Insert a new card within thirty seconds and continue your call.26 Where should the telephone card be inserted?
In the display
In the "IN" slot
In the dial
In the slot marked "line ready"
A
B
C
D
27 What does a high pitch tone indicate?That you must finish your call
That your telephone card has nearly run out
That your telephone card is valid
That your telephone card is about to run away
A
B
C
D
28 When can you dial?Right after the high pitch tone
Right after inserting the telephone card
Right after hearing three short beeps
After seeing "line ready" on the display
A
B
C
D
29 Can you use a credit card with this equipment?No
Cannot say
Yes, if it is valid
Yes, if it has run out
A
B
C
D
30 What indicates that the telephone cannot be used?A flashing red light
The telephone display
Three short beeps
A flashing white light
A
B
C
D
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TO ALL CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
The following regulations must be strictly followed during the conference:· Clothing must be appropriate. Denim clothing will not be allowed.· The Conference Hall is a strictly non-smoking area.· Chewing gum, food and beverages must not be taken into the Conference Hall.· Portable phones will not be tolerated.· If participants wish to make recordings during the conference, personal stereos not exceeding 15cm x 8cm x 5cm will be permitted.· Portable computers will be permitted provided their total dimensions do not exceed 35cm x 25cm x 15cm and they weigh maximum 2 Kg.· Absences will not be tolerated unless a signed and dated note of explanation is delivered to the Conference Secretary one day prior to the absence.31 What kind of area is the Conference Hall?
A place where portable phones are allowed
A non-smoking area
An area where you cannot be absent
A place where portable computers are not allowed
A
B
C
D
32 What is the maximum size allowed for personal stereos?15cm x 8 Kg x 5cm
25cm x 8cm x 5cm
15cm x 8cm x 5cm
15cm x 8cm x 15cm
A
B
C
D
33 Which of the following are you not allowed to wear during the conference?Suit and tie
Jeans
Trousers
Portable phones and shirts
A
B
C
D
34 If you intend to be absent on Thursday, when must the Conference Secretary receive your note of explanation?
On Tuesday
24 hours beforehand
On the same day
At the start of the conference
A
B
C
D
35 Which of the following cannot be taken into the Conference Hall?A jacket
A can of Coca Cola
A notepad
A personal stereo smaller than 15cm x 8cm x 5cm
A
B
C
D
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In addition to the free baggage allowance, the following articles may be carried free of charge:- one piece of hand baggage not exceeding the weight of 5 Kg and the total dimensions of cm 115 (sum of length + height + width);- a handbag, pocketbook or purse;- an overcoat or blanket; - an umbrella or walking stick; - a camera or a pair of binoculars;- reading matter for the flight;- an infant carrying basket and baby food;- fully collapsible wheelchair, crutches or other prosthetic devices provided the passenger is dependent upon them.36 If the passenger thinks he/she will feel cold during the flight, what can they carry on board with
them?An overcoat, blanket and sleeping bag
Several blankets
An overcoat or blanket
Both an overcoat and a blanket
A
B
C
D
37 What are mothers with small children allowed to take on board?An infant carrying a basket and baby food
A pram
Only baby food
An infant carrying basket and baby food
A
B
C
D
38 Are handicapped people allowed on aircraft?Yes, provided they are confined to a wheelchair
Yes, of course
No, as they are part of a special requirements category
Yes, provided they are accompanied by a qualified nurse
A
B
C
D
39 Are you allowed to use a suitcase for hand luggage?No, because it would cause identification problems
Yes, provided it weighs less than 8 Kg
No, unless its width does not exceed 115 cm
Yes, provided it weighs less than 5 Kg and has a total dimension of 115 cm or less
A
B
C
D
40 What are passengers afflicted by mobility problems allowed to carry on board?A walking stick only
Any device which they require for mobility
The medications which they may need during the flight
Reading matter and special food
A
B
C
D
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MARATHON PUZZLE
The rules of the competition and the official entry forms can be found in Saturday's copy of this newspaper. All answers must be written on the official entry form and sent to the address shown on the form to arrive no later than the last day of June.41 Entries must arrive at the newspaper’s offices before the last day of:
August
July
June
September
A
B
C
D
42 When will the winners be notified?On Saturday
On the last day of June
On Monday
Cannot say
A
B
C
D
43 When will the entry forms be in the newspaper?Saturday
Wednesday
Monday
Tuesday
A
B
C
D
44 Where can the competition rules be found?On the official entry form
In the newspaper on Saturday
In the newspaper on the last day of June
In the newspaper on Wednesday
A
B
C
D
45 Answers to the questions in the competition must be:written on a post-card
phoned into the newspaper’s offices
written on the official entry form
written out on a piece of plain paper
A
B
C
D
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:
- Rinse off any food left on the articles to be washed.- Place large articles and those which are very dirty in the lower basket.- Place lightweight, fragile and small articles in the upper basket.- All containers, such as cups, glasses, pans, etc. must be loaded with the open side facing downwards.- Tall articles must be placed in the centre of the baskets.46 When should any article be rinsed?
When it has food particles on it
After it has been washed
After placing it in the basket
When it is dirty
A
B
C
D
47 Should you put a heavy frying pan in the upper basket?Yes, in the central part of the basket
No, the machine cannot wash frying pans
No, in the lower basket
Yes, of course
A
B
C
D
48 How must open-ended containers be loaded?Carefully
Open side down
Closed side facing downwards
Without their lids
A
B
C
D
49 What is the central part of the baskets designed for?Small and lightweight articles
Tall articles
Saucepans
Very dirty articles
A
B
C
D
50 Which part of the machine should be used for crystal glasses?Any part, as long as they are loaded facing downwards
The centre of the lower basket
The upper basket
The machine cannot wash crystal glasses
A
B
C
D
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NOTICE
Due to a shortage of staff, deliveries this week will only be made once a day, from Monday to Friday. These will probably be made after 2.00 pm. If you need an earlier delivery, you must telephone the Delivery Department at least 24 hours before the delivery time you want. As usual, there will be one delivery on Saturday morning.51 When will deliveries be made from Monday to Friday this week?
There is only one delivery this week
All deliveries will be made at least 24 hours before the delivery time you want
Due to a staff shortage there is only one delivery on Saturday
Probably after 2.00 pm each day
A
B
C
D
52 When must you telephone the Delivery Department?If you want a delivery on Monday
If you want a later delivery
If you want a delivery on Thursday
If you want an earlier delivery
A
B
C
D
53 On which day of the week will the deliveries follow the normal procedure?Thursday
Sunday
Saturday
Friday
A
B
C
D
54 Why is there only one delivery a day this week?Due to a staff shortage
Because all deliveries must be made before 2.00 pm
Because there is an extra delivery on Saturday morning
Because a 24 hours' notice is required for extra deliveries
A
B
C
D
55 What should you do if you need a delivery at 11.00 am on Friday?Telephone the Delivery Department before 2.00 pm on Thursday
Telephone the Delivery Department before 11.00 am on Friday
Telephone the Delivery Department before 11.00 am on Thursday
Nothing. Deliveries cannot be made before 2.00 pm
A
B
C
D
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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
Scotland Yard requests the public's help in identifying and capturing an extremely dangerous international terrorist. The following are details of the last sighting of Frederick Brookes, alias Fergus Blaire.Last seen boarding an Intercity train bound for Dover on August 11th 1993. Final destination unknown, but south-west France is probable.The suspect is approximately six feet tall. When last sighted, he was fair-haired and wore a moustache and dark-rimmed glasses. He seemed plump, and was walking with a slight limp. Brookes was wearing a dark wool coat and black trousers, and carried a brown leather briefcase.This man is wanted by police all over Europe. He supplies weapons to terrorist organizations. If you think you have seen him, please contact your nearest police station immediately. DO NOT APPROACH HIM - HE IS ARMED AND HIGHLY DANGEROUS.56 What else can be said about the way the suspect last looked?
He was tall, thin, and wore a moustache
He was walking quickly
He was blonde with a moustache and was wearing dark clothing
He was thin and was wearing a moustache and glasses
A
B
C
D
57 Why is this man wanted by police all over Europe?Because he robs banks
Because he sells guns, missiles and explosives to terrorists
Because he is a drug dealer
Because he is the head of a terrorist network
A
B
C
D
58 Scotland Yard:thinks Brookes could be captured thanks to the public's help
knows exactly where Brookes is
captured Brookes in 1993 for the first time
considers the public's help useless
A
B
C
D
59 What should you do if you encounter Frederick Brookes?Tell him that you know who he really is
Get as close to him as possible so that you can be sure of his identity
Call the nearest police authorities
Contact exclusively Scotland Yard at once
A
B
C
D
60 What is the suspect's real name?Nobody knows
Fergus Blaire
It is classified information, so only Scotland Yard knows
Frederick Brookes
A
B
C
D
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Any accumulation of litter in work areas must be reported to the Shift Foreman and the Fire Inspector. Employees must never let litter accumulate at the bottom of lift shafts, as this can be a serious fire risk. Litter must not be stored in cardboard boxes or paper sacks but in the storage bins provided. These storage bins must not be left uncovered at any time.61 Can you store litter in cardboard boxes?
No, only in paper sacks
Yes, if there is an accumulation
No, only in storage bins
Yes, if the boxes are kept away from lift shafts
A
B
C
D
62 What should you do if you find an accumulation of litter in a work area?Ensure that there are covered storage bins available
Tell your supervisor
Ensure that it is not a fire risk
Report it to the Shift Foreman and Fire Inspector
A
B
C
D
63 Bins for storing litter must be:a serious fire risk
reported to the Shift Foreman and Fire Inspector
covered at all times
kept well away from lift shafts
A
B
C
D
64 What can be a serious fire risk?Storage bins
Litter at the bottom of lift shafts
Work areas
Lift shafts
A
B
C
D
65 When can litter be allowed to accumulate in lift shafts?Never
When there is no serious fire risk
When there is an accumulation of litter
Always
A
B
C
D
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HEALTH CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Monday 2nd May: Birth Control in Third World Countries. Speaker: Prof. Mary GallwayTuesday 3rd May: Agricultural Development in Asia. Speakers: Prof. Pierre Bonet / Dr. Philip StokesWednesday 4th May: Malaria Prevention. Speaker: Prof. Sean O'BrienThursday 5th May: (9 - 11 am) Conclusions (2.30 pm) Press Conference66 How many speakers will there be at the conference?
Four
Quite a few
Three
Many
A
B
C
D
67 Who is going to give a talk regarding crop-growing in Asia?Prof. Philip Stokes
Dr. Philip Stokes and Prof. Pierre Bonet
Prof. Philip Stokes and Dr. Pierre Bonet
Prof. Pierre Bonet only
A
B
C
D
68 What's going to happen at 2.30 pm on the last day of the conference?The Health Conference conclusions will be discussed
Information will be given to journalists
A second conference will take place
Prof. O'Brien will talk about malaria prevention
A
B
C
D
69 Who is going to give a talk regarding contraception?None of the speakers
Prof. Pierre Bonet
Dr. Mary Gallway
Prof. Mary Gallway
A
B
C
D
70 Malaria prevention:will be discussed on the third day of the conference
will be discussed at the press conference
is as important as birth control
will be discussed by several specialists
A
B
C
D
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The office photocopiers may be operated by authorised personnel only. If an employee requires copies for office use, he/she must fill in the appropriate Photocopy Request Form and deliver it promptly to the Department Secretary. The form must specify for which project the copies are required, and it must be signed and dated. If the copies are required urgently, the employee must tick the appropriate box. In all other cases, the Secretary will deliver the copies within four hours from receipt of the form. It is absolutely forbidden to make photocopies for personal use. A token-operated photocopier is situated in Reception for this purpose. Tokens may be purchased directly from the Receptionists.71 Which details must the Photocopy Request Form contain in non-urgent cases?
Surname in block capitals, date and project name
Project name, date and signature
Name and surname in block capitals and time of delivery
Department and project name
A
B
C
D
72 What must an employee do if he/she needs a photocopy urgently?Deliver the form to the Receptionists
Ask the Secretary for a specific form
Tick the appropriate box on the Photocopy Request Form
Use the token-operated photocopier in Reception
A
B
C
D
73 Which members of staff are allowed to use the office photocopiers?Employees with special permission from the Personnel Department
Secretaries only
In urgent cases, any employee with access to the photocopiers
Personnel authorised to do so
A
B
C
D
74 What do employees need to purchase in order to use the photocopier in Reception?A special badge which operates the photocopier
A type of coin
A plastic identification card
A Photocopy Request Form for personal use
A
B
C
D
75 If an employee requires photocopies at 4 pm, when should he/she deliver the Photocopy Request Form to the Department Secretary?
No later than noon
At exactly 1 pm
The next morning
At any time of the day, as long as the form is signed and dated
A
B
C
D
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Signal repairs will be carried out at Blackfriars station on Saturday 11 July from 1.00 pm.The last train will depart 10 minutes earlier than usual from Blackfriars on this date at 10.45 pm rather than 10.55 pm. Customers should be advised of this through a blackboard announcement. The announcement should be displayed prominently from Monday 7 July.76 What time does the last train from Blackfriars usually depart on a Saturday?
11.00 pm
10.45 pm
10.55 pm
11.10 pm
A
B
C
D
77 How should passengers be notified of the signal repairs?Through a blackboard announcement
Through the public address system
The booking clerk should tell them
They do not need to be told
A
B
C
D
78 How much earlier than usual will the last train depart?1 minute earlier
10 minutes earlier
11 minutes earlier
15 minutes earlier
A
B
C
D
79 Which of these blackboard displays is correct?Due to signal repares the last train from this station on Saturday 11 will leave at 10.45 pm
Due to signall repairs the last train from this station on Saturday 11 will leave at 10.45 pm
Due to signal repairs the last train from this station on Saturday 11 will leeve at 10.45 pm
Due to signal repairs the last train from this station on Saturday 11 will leave at 10.45 pm
A
B
C
D
80 When should the blackboard announcement be displayed?Saturday 11 July at the latest
From Thursday 9 July
From Monday 7 July
Until Wednesday 8 July
A
B
C
D
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The large red main power switch must be turned on before loading the machine. As soon as the main power is on the loading hatch will open automatically. Place the laundry inside basket "A" and be certain to distribute it evenly. Failure to do so may cause system blockage.Note: only basket "B" must be used for synthetic materials and laundry with metal buttons or zips. System failure will result if this instruction is ignored.Close the hatch and be certain to insert the locking mechanism by pushing the small red button on the right of the hatch. If the centrifuge is not required you should press the button marked "C".81 In which circumstance could the system get blocked?
If the locking mechanism is not inserted
If the laundry is not distributed evenly
If the red switch is not turned on
If basket 'B' is used for synthetic materials
A
B
C
D
82 Before loading the machine, what must you do?You must distribute the laundry evenly
You must press the button marked 'C'
You must turn on the main power
You must switch off the locking mechanism
A
B
C
D
83 How do you lock the hatch?By pushing the small red button on the right
By pushing the large red switch
By closing it
By pushing the small red button marked 'Lock'
A
B
C
D
84 In which part of the machine should you place a nylon skirt?Anywhere, as long as it doesn’t have metal buttons or zips
Only basket 'A'
Only basket 'B'
In basket 'A', because the skirt is made of synthetic material
A
B
C
D
85 What will happen if you put a jacket with metal buttons in basket 'A'?The loading hatch will open automatically
The system will break down
The jacket will be damaged
The system will break out
A
B
C
D
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FITNESS CENTRE NOTICE
Due to a staff shortage, bookings for exercise classes can only be made by post. Please remember to state the date and time of the class, and whether you would like to join an advanced class or a beginners' class.86 Booking can only be made by post because of:
building repairs
damage to the booking office
the problem of long queues
a staff shortage
A
B
C
D
87 What is a staff shortage?A staff strike
A lack of staff
Staff working short shifts
A staff protest
A
B
C
D
88 What are the classes you can join?Beginners' and advanced
Beginners' only
Advanced only
Beginners' and intermediate
A
B
C
D
89 Which of these letters is correct?I wood like a place on the beginners’ course, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock
I would like a place on the beginners’ course, Thirsday afternoon at 3 o'clock
I would like a place on the beginners’ course, Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock
I would like a place on the beginners' course, Thursday arfternoon at 3 o'clock
A
B
C
D
90 What should be stated in the letter?Date, time and age
Whether you want a beginners' or an intermediate class
Date and time only
Date, time and whether you want a beginners’ or an advanced class
A
B
C
D
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The can labelled "1" contains oil. The can labelled "2" contains water. You must only put oil into the can labelled "1". You must only put water into the can labelled "2". If you put oil or water into the wrong can, then you must tell your supervisor.91 What is in the can labelled "2"?
Oil
Water
Oil and water
Two liquids
A
B
C
D
92 Which can contains oil?The can labelled "1"
The can labelled "2"
The can you must only put water into
Both cans
A
B
C
D
93 When must you inform your supervisor?Always
Never
When you put water into the can marked "2"
When you put water into the wrong can
A
B
C
D
94 Do both the cans contain the same thing?No, they contain two different liquids
Yes
Yes, they contain both water and oil
No, they contain three different liquids
A
B
C
D
95 What must you do if you put oil into the wrong can?Put water into the can
Change the label on the can
Put oil into the can marked "2"
Tell your supervisor
A
B
C
D
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CROYDON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TO TEACHING STAFF:
Tuesday 4th October. The staff meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 6.30 pm has been called off until further notice. Teachers who have urgent matters to discuss with the Headmaster should contact Mrs Grimes in Administration. Appointments with the Headmaster cannot be arranged for Tuesdays or Thursdays.96 When is the next staff meeting scheduled for?
It is scheduled for Tuesday 11th October
Cannot say
It is scheduled for urgent matters
Tomorrow at 6.30 pm
A
B
C
D
97 On which of these days is it possible for teachers to have an appointment with the Headmaster?11th October
13th October
6th October
7th October
A
B
C
D
98 When was the staff meeting due to be held?Wednesday 5/10 at 6.30 pm
Wednesday 4/10 at 6.30 am
Tuesday 4th October
Wednesday 15/10 at 6.30 pm
A
B
C
D
99 Who should contact Mrs Grimes?Teachers who need an appointment on Thursday
Anybody
Teachers with urgent matters to be discussed
Anybody who wants a staff meeting
A
B
C
D
100 What kind of subjects are taught at this institute?All subjects
Art subjects
Technical subjects
Teaching subjects
A
B
C
D
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The passenger must affix a label with his name and surname on his cabin and/or checked baggage. Baggage presented by the passenger without a name label will not be accepted by the carrier. Identification labels are available at any sales office and airport.Fragile or perishable articles, money, jewellery, precious metals, silverware, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, passports and other identification documents or samples shall not be accepted as checked baggage.
101 Who is 'the carrier'?The company which deals with passenger luggage
The airline with which you are flying
The travel agency where you booked your ticket
A passenger travelling with sample products
A
B
C
D
102 Are you allowed to put fruit and vegetables in checked baggage?Yes, but only certain types
Yes, but only if travelling in EEC countries
No, never
No, because of security precautions
A
B
C
D
103 In which circumstance will the carrier refuse to accept luggage?If it has not been labelled by the passenger
If it has not been labelled with the flight number
If the identification label was not purchased in a sales office or airport
If the luggage bears more than one identification label
A
B
C
D
104 How must cheques and bonds be carried?Safely hidden inside your suitcase
In your hand luggage
In separate clearly identified checked baggage
Inside the safety deposit box on the aircraft
A
B
C
D
105 If you are carrying 20 bottles of perfume, in which circumstance must you put them in your hand luggage?
If they are for personal use only
If you do not own a rigid-type suitcase
If they are samples of products destined to be sold
If they are products which you have purchased with foreign currency
A
B
C
D
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IMPORTANT
If a piece of equipment does not work, you need to put a notice on it explaining this, and saying whether the fault has been reported. Make sure that you put the time and date on the notice as well. If you are the only person in your work area, put another notice on your supervisor's desk.
106 When should a notice be put on a piece of equipment?When you are the only person in your work area
Only if the fault has been reported
Only if your supervisor is not there
When the equipment does not work
A
B
C
D
107 If a piece of equipment does not work, which notice should you put on it?18th July. Not working
3.30pm, 18th July. Do not use until further notice
3.30pm, 18th July. Equipment broken. Fault has been reported to maintenance staff
3.30pm. Equipment not working. Do not use until fixed by maintenance staff
A
B
C
D
108 Is it important to state whether the fault has been reported?No, but the time and date are important
Yes, but only if your supervisor is not there
Yes, it is
No, but the date must be specified
A
B
C
D
109 How many notices will you need to write if you are working alone in the area?Only one
Two
None
Three
A
B
C
D
110 If a piece of equipment does not work and you are the only person in your work area, what should you do?
Put one notice on the equipment and one on your supervisor's desk
Put two notices on your supervisor's desk
Give one notice to the maintenance staff and put one on your supervisor’s desk
Put the notice on your supervisor's desk instead of on the equipment
A
B
C
D
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It is an offence for passengers to be drunk on board the aircraft and cabin crew may decline to serve alcohol to passengers who appear to be intoxicated.We offer the choice of smoking or non-smoking seating in all cabins on most international flights (cigarettes only), but smoking is forbidden in the toilets or when walking around the aircraft, and domestic flights are totally non-smoking.
111 On which type of flight is cigar-smoking allowed?International and intercontinental flights only
All flights with special seating
None whatsoever
Most international flights
A
B
C
D
112 Where should a passenger who wishes to smoke sit on a domestic flight?It makes no difference, as smoking is forbidden
In the section specified on the boarding pass
In the smoking section
In any seat where smoking is permitted
A
B
C
D
113 Can cabin crew refuse to serve alcohol to a passenger?Yes, if the passenger in question appears to be drunk
No, unless the passenger is under 18 years of age
Yes, if the passenger in question is offensive to cabin crew
No, unless the passenger appears to be ill
A
B
C
D
114 During which phase of the flight are you allowed to smoke in the toilets?During take-off only
As soon as the aircraft has reached an appropriate altitude
Once the Fasten Seat Belts sign has been switched off
Never
A
B
C
D
115 What must you not do when walking around the aircraft?You must not drink alcohol
You must not talk to cabin crew
You must not smoke
You must not enter the non-smoking section if you are smoking
A
B
C
D
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This telephone can only be used for internal calls. When making a call follow the instructions below:(i) Lift the receiver and wait for the high pitch tone.(ii) Press R and then dial the required number.(iii) When the telephone is answered press S and speak.(iv) When finishing the call, replace the receiver and press F.When answering a call follow the instructions below:(i) Lift the receiver and press A.(ii) When finishing the call replace the receiver and press F.
116 When making a call, before dialling the required number what do you need to do?Lift the receiver, wait for the high pitch tone and press R
Lift the receiver only
Lift the receiver and press S
You do not need to do anything before dialling the number
A
B
C
D
117 When finishing a call what button do you press?R
F
S
A
A
B
C
D
118 What type of calls can be made with this telephone?All calls
External calls only
Internal calls only
Long distance calls only
A
B
C
D
119 If you are making a call, when will you be able to speak?After pressing F
After pressing S
Just after lifting the receiver
After pressing A
A
B
C
D
120 How do you answer a call?By lifting the receiver and pressing R
Just by lifting the receiver
By replacing the receiver
By lifting the receiver and pressing A
A
B
C
D
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It is imperative that the cooker is installed in a well aerated room, in accordance with the relevant prescriptions in force.If the cooker has to be installed near other cabinets, allow at least a 20-mm distance between the cooker side walls and the cabinet walls. The wall behind the cooker must be flameproof and withstand up to 80°C temperature rise.
121 Which temperature must the wall behind the cooker be able to withstand?It must withstand any temperature up to 100°
Up to 80°C
It must withstand a temperature beyond 80°C
Temperatures fluctuating between 35°C and 90°C
A
B
C
D
122 What do the relevant prescriptions in force dictate?That the cooker must be installed in a well aerated room
That the cooker and all other kitchen equipment must be of the same make
That the cooker must use town gas
That a 20-mm distance must be allowed between the cooker and the fridge
A
B
C
D
123 How must the wall behind the cooker be?It must be at least 65 cm away from the back of the cooker
It must be waterproof and flameproof
It must be covered with ceramic tiling
It must be flameproof
A
B
C
D
124 In which type of room must the cooker be installed?In a very large room
In a kitchen
In a room without ventilation
In a well aerated room
A
B
C
D
125 Which precautions must be taken when the cooker is installed near other cabinets?The colours and sizes must be identical
At least a 20-mm distance must be allowed between the cooker and the cabinets
The cabinets and cooker must be produced by the same firm
At least a 20-cm distance must be allowed between the cooker and the cabinets
A
B
C
D
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The fire alarm is a continuous ring of a bell. An intermittent ring indicates a fire practice. When the fire alarm rings, go to your fire assembly area. When the fire practice bell rings, your supervisor will tell you what to do. Three short rings of the bell should be ignored, as this is to test the equipment.
126 When will your supervisor tell you what to do?When you hear an intermittent ring
When he is testing the equipment
When you hear a continuous ring
When he is ringing the fire alarm
A
B
C
D
127 What should you do when you hear a continuous ring of a bell?Wait for your supervisor to tell you what to do
Go to your fire assembly area
Sound the fire alarm
Ignore it
A
B
C
D
128 Which sound indicates that the equipment is being tested?A loud noise
A continuous ring
Three short rings
An intermittent ring
A
B
C
D
129 When you hear three short rings, what should you do?Test the equipment
Ring the fire alarm
Ignore them
Go to your fire assembly area
A
B
C
D
130 What does an intermittent ring of a bell indicate?A fire alarm
A fire practice
The equipment is being tested
You should go to your fire assembly area
A
B
C
D
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IMPORTANT
If for some reason the match is called off you need to put a notice in the local paper explaining this and saying the date and time of the match. If the match was meant to be on a Saturday or Sunday you should also put a notice on the front gates. Whenever a match is cancelled the pitch should be cut and watered.
131 Which of the following advertisements is correct if a match has been called off?The 2.00pm match on Wensday 18 July is cancelled
The 2.00pm matche on Wednesday 18 July is cancelled
The 2.00pm match on Wednesday 18 July is cancelled
The 2.00pm match on Wednesday 18 Jully is cancelled
A
B
C
D
132 What should happen to the pitch when a match is cancelled?It should be cut and watered
It should be cut only
It should be watered only
Nothing should be done to it
A
B
C
D
133 If a match on a Saturday has been called off, what do you need to do?Put an advertisement in the local paper only
Put an advertisement in the local paper and a notice on the gates
Put a notice on the gate only
None of these
A
B
C
D
134 If a match on a Thursday is called off, what do you need to do?Put a notice on the gates only
Put an advertisement in the local paper and a notice on the gates
Put an advertisement in the local paper only
None of these
A
B
C
D
135 When do you need to put both a notice in the local paper and one on the gates?When the match was meant to be on a Monday
When the match was meant to be on a Sunday
Never
When the match was meant to be on a Wednesday
A
B
C
D
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HOW TO SAFEGUARD YOUR FILM
Never leave rolls of film in a car during the summer or near sources of heat.Do not store your film in excessively dusty or damp places.On no account must the film become wet.In hot months, it can be useful to keep unused rolls of film in the refrigerator. If your luggage contains film to be developed, check with the airport staff that the X-ray equipment is the modern type and therefore harmless to film.Once a roll of film has been used, get it developed as promptly as possible.Always check the expiry date on rolls of film before you buy them!
136 Should you still use the film if it happens to fall in a puddle?No
At times
Yes, but only in certain conditions
Yes
A
B
C
D
137 How should a film be developed?As well as possible
As easily as possible
As quickly as possible
As carefully as possible
A
B
C
D
138 What do you need to do when buying a film?Check the brand
Check the date within which it should be used
Check the production date
Check the type
A
B
C
D
139 Is it wise to keep your film in a bathroom cabinet?Not if the cabinet is dusty
Yes, as bathrooms are steamy and damp
Yes, as bathrooms are dusty
You can keep it anywhere that's cool
A
B
C
D
140 Which of the following is a bad place to leave rolls of film?Next to a radiator
In a drawer
On a shelf in the refrigerator
In a cupboard
A
B
C
D
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The arrival of a train is signalled by five short rings of a bell. Passengers cannot board a train until the public address system announces that they may do so. A continuous ring of a bell indicates that the train doors are about to be closed. Information regarding timetable changes will be given through the public address system.
141 What will happen just after a continuous ring of a bell?A train will arrive
The train doors will be closed
A timetable change will be announced
The train will leave the station
A
B
C
D
142 Can passengers board a train at any time?No, they must wait until the public address system tells them they can
No, unless a continuous ring of a bell is heard
Yes, if the train is going in the right direction
Yes, if the train is going to be delayed
A
B
C
D
143 Which information is given through the public address system?Fare changes
That the train doors are about to be closed
Changes in arrival and departure times
That a train is arriving
A
B
C
D
144 How can you find out if your train is going to be delayed?Ask the stationmaster
Listen to the public address system
You will be warned by a bell
Check the timetable
A
B
C
D
145 Which sound indicates that a train is arriving?A long whistle
Five long rings of a bell
Five short rings of a bell
A continuous ring
A
B
C
D
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If your dog goes missing, place notices at nearby schools, churches and shops.Remember to include your phone number and the dog's name, breed, physical traits and location when last seen. Place an ad in your local paper, and be sure to offer a reward.
146 What can you put in the local paper?A notice
A report
An ad
A reward
A
B
C
D
147 Is it better if a notice includes the dog's name?No
Cannot say
Yes
Only if the dog is missing
A
B
C
D
148 If your dog goes missing, what should you place at nearby schools, churches and shops?A warning
An ad
A notice
A list
A
B
C
D
149 What does ' physical traits ' mean?Physical characteristics
A way of behaving
Defects
Age
A
B
C
D
150 Should you offer a reward to the person who finds your dog?Absolutely not
No, you should offer a cheque
No, you should offer a donation
Yes
A
B
C
D
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STOLEN PROPERTY
Burglaries took place in five separate houses on Westwood Avenue last night, between midnight and four thirty in the morning. The following are accurate descriptions of articles taken during the burglaries. If you think you have seen any of these items in shops or markets, or if you have any useful information to give, please contact Fairburn Road Police Station immediately.
18k gold Rolex watch with "To Peter" engraved on the back; jade bead necklace with silver clasp and safety chain; antique gold carriage clock (c. 1820) with floral engravings on the sides and top; smoke grey Saba 12inch screen portable television; pearl and diamond studded lady's ring bearing the words "Sarah - George 14th June 1974" on the band; small silver and ivory jewellery case with a green velvet lining and one hinge missing.
151 What further details can you give about the carriage clock?That it was made exactly in 1820
That it has engravings of birds on the sides and top
That it has flowers engraved on the sides and top
That it is shaped like a carriage
A
B
C
D
152 Sarah Lewis got engaged in June 1974. Could any of the articles listed be hers?No, none of them
Yes, the portable television
Yes, the pearl and diamond ring
No, because she is divorced
A
B
C
D
153 Who would the police like to hear from?The burglar
People with helpful information to give
People who know which houses were burgled
The residents of Westwood Avenue
A
B
C
D
154 What happened on Westwood Avenue last night?Five houses were damaged and stolen
Five properties were stolen
A burglary took place
Several houses were broken into and burgled
A
B
C
D
155 Who does the Rolex belong to?A man named Peter
Somebody wealthy
Sarah and George
The burglar
A
B
C
D
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Before cleaning this appliance, always pull the plug out of the outlet first. Brush out the tweezer discs and the feed-in combs with the cleaning brush after every use. To clean the tweezer discs and the feed-in combs thoroughly, use a few drops of alcohol.Remove the tweezer head once in a while by pressing the side marked with an arrow with your thumb, and then pushing the tweezer head away.
156 How can the tweezer head be removed?By pulling the side marked with an arrow
By pushing the side marked with an arrow
By pulling the tweezer head away
By pulling the side marked with your thumb
A
B
C
D
157 What must be done before the appliance is cleaned?The outlet must be switched off
The tweezer head must be removed
The plug must be pulled out of the outlet
It must be switched off only
A
B
C
D
158 What can be used for thorough cleaning of the feed-in combs?A small quantity of oil
A few drops of water
The cleaning brush
A few drops of alcohol
A
B
C
D
159 When should the tweezer head be removed?Absolutely never
Every now and then
Each time the appliance is used
Before switching the appliance on
A
B
C
D
160 When should the tweezer discs and the feed-in combs be brushed out?While the appliance is switched on
If the appliance seems faulty
Once in a while
After every use
A
B
C
D
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Follow these instructions to avoid damaging the equipment:
· Do not use it when there is lightning in the vicinity. Disconnect the power cable of connected equipment.· Do not allow the equipment to become wet.· When the equipment is not in use, remove the battery pack.· Do not use it in places over 40°C.· Do not use it in places below 0°C.· Do not use the equipment in places subject to excessive humidity or dust.· Do not open the cabinet.· Do not clean the equipment until the battery pack has been removed or other power units have been disconnected.
161 In which of these places can you use the equipment?In the country
In a desert where the temperature is 42°C
At the North Pole
In a swimming pool
A
B
C
D
162 If you leave the equipment in a drawer for a month, what should you do?Clean it
Remove the battery pack
Open the cabinet
Make sure it is turned on
A
B
C
D
163 When should the cabinet be opened?When the equipment requires cleaning
Never
Only in places below 40°C
Only in places not subject to excessive humidity
A
B
C
D
164 Is this equipment waterproof?No, absolutely not
Yes, but only in certain conditions
At times
No, unless the cabinet is securely closed
A
B
C
D
165 In which of the following situations must the equipment not be used?In a room with artificial lighting
Outdoors
When there is an electrical storm nearby
In places below 40°C
A
B
C
D
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This appliance may only be used for five hours at a time and between each usage it should be allowed to cool down completely (about 40-50 minutes). The appliance must not be touched while it is on, and if a burn is received the doctor should be called immediately.
166 What must happen to the appliance between each usage?It must be kept warm
The mechanic should be called to see it
It should be used again
It should be allowed to cool down completely
A
B
C
D
167 For how long can the appliance be used at any one time?5 minutes
40-50 minutes
5 hours
There is no time limit
A
B
C
D
168 How long does the appliance take to cool down completely?40-50 minutes
5 hours
5 minutes
4-5 hours
A
B
C
D
169 If you burn yourself, what should you do?Call the doctor immediately
Allow the appliance to cool down
Call the doctor after 40-50 minutes
Allow the burn to cool down
A
B
C
D
170 What must you never do?Touch the appliance while it is off
Call the mechanic
Touch the appliance while it is on
Turn the appliance off
A
B
C
D
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This equipment is supplied with two different types of cutting blades. When needed, blade A must be installed in the lower section and this can be used to chop or mince vegetables and meat. Place a maximum of 150g of food in the lower section each time you operate blade A. The second blade supplied (blade B) is suitable for chopping soft fruit only. Do not remove this blade from the upper section of the equipment.
171 Is blade B suitable for preparing the meat destined to become hamburgers?Yes
That depends on the quantity
No, it is suitable for vegetables
Absolutely not
A
B
C
D
172 Which section can be used for cutting up strawberries?Cannot say
The upper section
The lower section only
Neither section
A
B
C
D
173 Can you use the lower section to chop four hundred and fifty grams of carrots?No
Yes, because this section is for vegetables
Yes, but you will have to do three separate chopping operations
Never
A
B
C
D
174 What should never be done?You must never chop fruit
You must never remove blade A
You must never install blade B
You must never remove blade B
A
B
C
D
175 Where is blade B located?In the central section
In the upper section
In neither section
In the lower section
A
B
C
D
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NOTES ON CONNECTION
· Turn off the power of each unit before making connections.· Connect the AC power cord last. For the model supplied with the plug adaptor, use it if the plug of the power cord does not match your wall outlet.· Insert the AC power cord firmly into the AC IN jack on the rear panel of the unit before you connect it to an AC outlet.· Be sure to insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. Loose connection may cause hum and noise.· Leave a little slack in the connecting cord to allow for inadvertent shock or vibration.· Cord plugs and jacks are colour coded. Red plugs and jacks are for the right channel and white ones for the left channel.
176 What should be done before making connections?The AC power cord should be connected
The plugs should be inserted into the jacks
The adaptor should be checked
The power of each unit should be turned off
A
B
C
D
177 What colour are the right channel jacks?White
Impossible to say
Red
Any colour
A
B
C
D
178 What could be a possible cause of noise?A slack connecting cord
Loose connection of plugs in the jacks
Loose connection of jacks in the plugs
A wall outlet which does not match
A
B
C
D
179 Should the connecting cord be taut?Yes, to prevent damaging it
Yes, it is best
No, it should be tight
No
A
B
C
D
180 Where can the AC IN jack be found?Near the AC outlet
On the back panel of the unit
Inside the unit
Next to the left channel jack
A
B
C
D
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WARNING
This medicine is likely to cause drowsiness and it is therefore dangerous to drive or operate machinery after taking it. Drowsiness could last for up to five hours. Alcohol should not be drunk until six hours after the medicine has been taken. Children under 12 must not be given this medicine.
181 How long is the medicine likely to cause drowsiness?Up to 3 hours
Up to 5 hours
Up to 4 hours
Up to 6 hours
A
B
C
D
182 Who must not be given this medicine?Children under 12
Children under 18
Pregnant women
No one should take the medicine
A
B
C
D
183 What is dangerous after taking the medicine?Sleeping
Drinking water
Driving
Eating
A
B
C
D
184 Can you give this medicine to a 13 year-old boy?Yes, if he is not driving
No
Yes
Never
A
B
C
D
185 How long should you wait before drinking alcohol if you have taken the medicine?3 hours
4 hours
5 hours
6 hours
A
B
C
D
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HOSPITAL UNIFORM
Female nursing staff: white low-heeled shoes; minimum jewellery; light blue hospital uniform (dark blue for senior nursing staff); white starched cap; hair short or tied back.Male nursing staff: white hospital shoes; minimum jewellery; light blue hospital uniform (dark blue for senior nursing staff); short hair.Medical students: appropriate footwear; minimum jewellery; light blue hospital uniform; white laboratory coat; short hair.Chief physicians and senior consultants: appropriate footwear; minimum jewellery; suitable clothing; white laboratory coat; short hair.
186 Which staff members are allowed to wear a ponytail at work?None
Female nurses
Doctors only
Male nurses
A
B
C
D
187 Lionel Sykes is training to be a dermatologist. What colour is his uniform?Dark blue
He isn’t obliged to wear a uniform
Light blue
Any colour, provided he wears a laboratory coat on top
A
B
C
D
188 Dr. Anne Black is a highly skilled brain surgeon. Is she obliged to wear hospital uniform?Yes, she is
Yes, under her laboratory coat
No, but she must wear white hospital shoes
No, but she must wear a laboratory coat
A
B
C
D
189 Which of the following can nursing staff wear?A ring on each finger
Brown leather shoes
Long gold earrings
A white starched cap
A
B
C
D
190 Dr. James Seaway is Head of the Intensive Care Unit. Can he wear a suit while he is working?Yes, under his laboratory coat
No, he must wear a laboratory coat
Yes, under his hospital uniform
No, he must wear a dark blue hospital uniform
A
B
C
D
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If the escalator gets blocked, you must warn a member of staff at once by pressing the red alarm button. A staff member will arrive within 5 minutes, and will direct you to the nearest stairs or lift.
191 How long will it take the staff member to arrive?It depends on the circumstance
No more than 5 minutes
About 15 minutes
None of these
A
B
C
D
192 When should the red alarm button be pressed?If a staff member has not arrived within 5 minutes
When the escalator has been unblocked
Never
If the escalator gets blocked
A
B
C
D
193 When must you press the alarm button if the escalator gets blocked?After waiting for about five minutes
When the staff member arrives
Immediately
Within 5 minutes
A
B
C
D
194 Where will the member of staff direct you?To the nearest emergency exit
To the nearest stairs or lift
To another escalator
To the entrance
A
B
C
D
195 What does the alarm button do?It unblocks the escalator
It contacts the nearest police station
It warns a member of staff that the escalator is blocked
It indicates the nearest emergency exit
A
B
C
D
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If a passenger wishes to hand in a piece of lost property, you should refer him to the stationmaster. If you are alone in the station you need to record the details in the log book. Details must include the date, the passenger's name and address and a brief description of the piece of property.
196 If the stationmaster, yourself and the booking clerk are all in the station who should take the details of the lost property?
Yourself
The stationmaster
The booking clerk
It does not matter who takes the details
A
B
C
D
197 Which of the following is the correct set of details for a piece of lost property?27 August 1986 Mr R Brown 17 Arnolds Avenue London N1 1 pair of brown children's shoes
27 August 1986 Mr R Brown 17 Arnolds Avenue London N1 1 pair of broon children's shoes
27 August 1986 Mr R Brown 1 pair of brown children's shoes
27 August 1986 17 Arnolds Avenue London N1 1 pear of brown children's shoes
A
B
C
D
198 What details need to be taken when a piece of lost property is handed in?Just the name and address of the passenger
Just a brief description of the lost property and the date
The date, name and address of the passenger and a brief description of the property
Just the name and address of the passenger and the date
A
B
C
D
199 If you need to deal with the lost property where should you record the details?In the stationmaster's record book
In the log book
On a lost property form
No details should be taken
A
B
C
D
200 When should it be you that records the details in the log book?When you are alone in the station
When the stationmaster is in the station
When both you and the stationmaster are in the station
When the booking clerk is in the station
A
B
C
D
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Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure in the electrical components. Avoid direct sunlight on the cabinet, and on the face of the picture tube. Adjust lamps or the position of the set to avoid undesirable reflections of light and place the set on a completely horizontal surface. Ensure that there are no external magnetic materials e.g. loudspeakers near the TV.The cabinet can be kept in good condition simply by wiping with a clean, damp and soft cloth. Do not use solutions containing benzol, petroleum or any chemical cleaning cloths. The screen face may be cleaned with a damp, soft cloth and mild soap.
201 What type of surface must the set be placed on?A soft surface
A rigid surface
A horizontal surface
A clean surface
A
B
C
D
202 What is essential to prevent failure of the electrical components?The position of the TV
Adequate ventilation
Direct sunlight
Chemical solutions
A
B
C
D
203 Can soap be used for cleaning the screen?Yes, as long as it is mild
Yes, unless it is mild
Absolutely not
No, you must use alcohol
A
B
C
D
204 Can direct sunlight damage the face of the picture tube?Cannot say
Yes, it should be avoided
No
No, it is good for it
A
B
C
D
205 Is it wise to place this TV next to your stereo speakers?Yes, it is
Not really
No, absolutely not
It is perfectly alright to do so
A
B
C
D
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BUS SERVICE DURING THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD
December 24th Normal service until 9pm. From 9pm to 6am (December 25th) buses will be available every half hour.December 25th From 6am to noon SERVICE SUSPENDED. From noon to midnight buses will be available every hour.December 26th Normal service.December 31st Normal service until noon. From noon to 6am (January 1st) SERVICE SUSPENDED.January 1st From 6am onwards, normal service.
206 How often do the buses run on Christmas Eve?Every 30 minutes until 9pm
Every 30 minutes after 9pm
Every hour
Every hour after 9pm
A
B
C
D
207 When is the service suspended from 6am to midday?On Christmas Day
On Christmas Eve
On New Year's Day
On December 26th
A
B
C
D
208 When will buses only be available every hour?From noon to midnight on Christmas Eve
From midday to midnight on Christmas Day
On December 26th
From 9pm onwards on Christmas Eve
A
B
C
D
209 What time do the buses start running on New Year's Day?6am
They don't, as the service is suspended
At the normal time
Noon
A
B
C
D
210 Is it possible to take a bus at 11am on Christmas Day?Yes, but you must wait 30 minutes
No, it takes too long
Yes, but the buses run every hour
No, it's impossible
A
B
C
D
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211Mr Simons comes ____ United States and ____ in New York.A from the / livesB from / liveC at the / leave
at / leavedD
212She ____ very ____.A has / tiredB is / tiredC are / tired
am / tiredD
213____ what time does the meeting ____?A To / startsB From / startedC At / start
When / startD
214I think it _____ rain _____.A will / tomorrowB will be / sometimeC is / yesterday
be / all daysD
215Last week my friend ______ three new ______ .A bought / booksB buys / booksC buyed / bucks
bought / bookD
216_____ he _____ in that office?A Works / notB Don't / worksC Does / job
Doesn't / workD
217____ apartment is smaller than ____.A Paul / IB The Paul's / meC Paul's / mine
The Paul / the mineD
218The _____ project _____ developed in America.A first / wasB fist / isC main / be
premier / willD
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219Bank clerks ____ work ____ Sundays.A have not / inB do not / onC did not have / the
does not / atD
220He ____ to know your telephone ____.A to want / numberB want / namberC wanted / number
won't / codeD
221He _____ a good career _____ the Diplomatic Service.A had had / forB had / inC has / being
is having / toD
222Mr Brown and _______ will have a meeting on _______ .A mine / JanuaryB my / next weekC I / Tuesday
me / TusdayD
223I'm afraid Mr. Ball _____ away _____ business.A has gone / onB will / atC do / in
goes / theD
224Paul ____ Italy ___ 1986.A left / inB leaves / onC leaving / in
leave / duringD
225It is the ______ book I have ______ read.A badly / notB worse / everC worst / ever
baddest / neverD
226I ____ to inform you that the train is ____ minutes late.A release / twenyB regrets / twentyC regret / twenty
regreted / twentiesD
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227The examination was ______ difficult ______ I expected.A the more / butB least / forC lots / than
less / thanD
228This company _____ formed _____ 1991.A is / byB did / beforeC was / in
wasn't / onD
229_____ you _____ me the time of the next train?A Are / tellB Do / sayC Will / tell to
Can / tellD
230We ____ tell him ____ truth.A did / anB must / theC have / some
had / anyD
231The director _____ the employees _____ extra hours.A wants that / worksB want / toC wants / to work
will / to workD
232I ____ looking for a room ____ rent.A are / forB am / toC has / to
is / forD
233She likes _____ _____ relatives.A visiting / himB to visit / thisC visits / her
visiting / herD
234_____ people work _____ that department?A How much / forB How many / inC How / so
Do / veryD
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235We are ____ meet the new boss ____ half an hour.A going to / inB did / atC went to / to
go to / onD
236____ accountant ____ the invoices today.A Our / is checkingB Ours / checkedC The our / has checked
Theirs / checkD
237Mark ____ late ____ usual!A will be / asB would be / soC has been / such
been / asD
238I live _____ London but I _____ go to Milan on business.A in / oftenB to / willC in / am
the / oftenD
239The interview _____ be published in the _____ edition of the newspaper.A will / nearB will / nextC will not / yesterday
have to / nearD
240____ man ____ landed on the moon was American.A First / whomB The fist / whichC A / whom
The first / whoD
241There are _____ mistakes _____ this summary.A some / toB a lot / forC lots of / in
the many / inD
242_____ salary is _____ than average.A A / moreB These / higherC What / more
His / higherD
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243The _____ was made some _____ ago.A decision / timeB decided / timeC decisions / times
decision / longD
244Mr Smith ____ very early ____.A could leave / neverB will leave / tomorrowC do leave / often
did leave / tomorrowD
245We _____ to inform you that your application _____ successful.A regret / was notB sorry / wasC regrets / is not
must / isD
246It isn't ______! It's ______.A hers / mineB her / myC hers / him
her / ourD
247When _____ the new _____ come into force?A do / legalityB don't / lawC doesn't / laws
does / lawD
248Does Paul ____ ____ new job?A likes / herB liked / itsC like / his
to like / itD
249_____ can sing better _____ you.A None / thenB No-one / thatC Nobody / than
Not / thanD
250Prices ____ by 2.5 % ____.A increase / lastlyB increased / last yearC increases / yearly
have increased / last yearD
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251____ can we ____ a good restaurant?A Where / findB Where / foundC From where / to find
Where / findingD
252____is the man with sunglasses ____?A What / waitB Who / waiting forC For who / to wait
For whose / waitingD
253______ can I speak ______ Mr Porter?A Who / toB When / toC Where / the
How / atD
254He has ____ books ____ read.A loft / toB lots / toC a lot of / to
much / toD
255The office ____ every day ____ 17:00.A closes / atB close / onC closed / in
will close / toD
256Last month we ____ ____ Milan for the annual meeting.A come / inB walked / atC go / to
went / toD
257The results of the opinion ____ ____ unexpected.A pole / isB poll / beC poll / were
pall / wasD
258_____ Paul _____ Mary can come to the party.A Neither / norB Or / orC But / so
The / andD
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259____ going ____ the cinema this afternoon.A You is / toB I / inC I am / to
I have / inD
260______ a good ______ !A Do / tripB Have / tripC Has / journeys
Be / travelD
261To ______ should I address ______ letter?A who / theB whose / aC whom / this
where / aD
262We _____ discussing it _____ the next conference.A are / atB must / onC have / in
is / atD
263Our courrier ____ our goods ____.A deliver we / the MondaysB delivers / on MondaysC delivered / at Mondays
has delivered / on the MondayD
264______ your answers ______ your teacher.A Give / toB Giving / toC Give / at
Given / andD
265_____ a good weekend! _____ you on Monday.A Have you / SeeB You've / SeenC Do / Be
Have / SeeD
266Please _____ everything _____ your bag.A place / toB put / intoC putting / in
do put / thatD
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267I have _____ studied _____ London.A not / byB never / inC always / next
sometime / atD
268_____ the underground _____ reliable than the bus?A Does / beB Is / mostC Was / so
Is / moreD
269The town hall ____ in Central Square, ____ the Science Museum.A is / to the right ofB are / the right ofC were / at the right of
here / to the right ofD
270I ____ a copy of the report ____.A needs / for reading itB need / to read itC needing / to reading it
does need / for to read itD
271____ cigarettes do you ____ a day?A How many / smokeB How much / smokesC How / to smoke
How lot of / smokingD
272____ can run ____ than you.A Nobody / fasterB Non / fastestC No bodies / faster
None / fastestD
273I ______ to inform you that the meeting will be in ______ days.A be writing / tenB am writing / tenC will / tens
must / tensD
274______ sign a contract ______ reading it.A Never / beforeB Always / betweenC All ways / after
Never / underD
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275The board will ____ assent to ____ agreement.A nevers / thoseB never / thisC ever / this
ever / thoseD
276He _____ very _____.A is / importanceB is / importantC his / importantly
has / importsD
277They ____ running three ____ a week.A goes / timeB gone / timesC go / times
go / timeD
278____ days ago I lost ____ wallet.A Tree / thoseB Three / myC Three / me
Thre / mineD
279I have not ____ the catalogue ____.A see / justB saw / tillC seen / yet
sees / neverD
280Neither my boss ______ his secretary ______ available.A or / haveB nor / wasC and / is
not / wereD
281He _____ been a member of the European parliament ______ 1995.A has / sinceB was / forC is / since
has / from theD
282You must ____ the old house and ____ a flat in town.A to sell / to buyB sold / boughtC selling / buying
sell / buyD
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283The committee _____ formed _____ 1991.A will be / atB is / sinceC was / in
cannot / toD
284We _____ your applications _____ the end of February.A want / alreadyB need / byC has / since
maked / atD
285She goes ____ ____ friends.A to visit / herB visits / hersC see / his
visited / theirsD
286Inflation ______ by 1% ______ month.A would grow / atB grew / lastC growed / last
has grown / the lastD
287Please, ____ the report and ____ what you think of it.A to read / tell itB read / tell meC reading / telling me
reading / telling itD
288The new secretary is the girl ____ ____ glasses.A whom / wearB which / wearingC who / wears
what / wearingD
289The policeman _____ to know my _____.A would / addressesB will / addressC won't / address
wants / addressD
290If we _____ hard our boss _____ very happy.A will work / beB will work / isC work / will be
worked / isD
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291Look! ______ report is ______ your desk.A A / ontoB The / onC My / to
The / withD
292There aren't _____ pens _____ the cupboard.A any / inB some / beforeC some / with
any / upD
293If you _____ understand, ______ the person to repeat.A doesn't / willB will / tellsC 'll / for
don't / askD
294The strike ____ tomorrow ____ nine.A would start / onB started / fromC will start / at
start / toD
295_____ is part _____ the European community.A The Italy / fromB Italy / ofC Italy's / of
Italian / atD
296A tremendous earthquake ____ San Francisco ____ the twenties.A destroy / onB destroys / inC has destroyed / for
destroyed / inD
297I _____ play tennis _____ the week, only on Saturdays.A must / notB can / withoutC am / during
never / duringD
298____ lost ____ book.A She / herB She / hersC He / mine
He / yoursD
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299Two _____ people live in _____ city.A million / toB millions of / thatC million / that
millions of / anD
300My ______ friend speaks ______ very well.A sisters' / frenchB sisters / FrancesC sister / France
sister's / FrenchD
301I ______ working in this office ______ two years.A will been / sinceB have been / forC have been / since
be / forD
302The books ____ returned by the end ____ week.A will be / of theB are / in theC were / on the
will / at theD
303_____ can I rent a house _____?A Were / fromB Whom / byC What / of
Who / fromD
304____ article ____ published some time ago.A These / wereB This / wasC There / was
There / wereD
305_____ forget to bring a _____.A No / documentsB Me / passportC Do / passports
Don't / documentD
306____ an underground ____ over here?A Are there / stopB There is / rankC Is there / station
There are / lineD
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307______ at night is bad for ______.A Student / the eyeB Studying / seeC Studying / the eyes
To study / eyesD
308Excuse me, that seat _____ _____.A is / ourB are / myC is / mine
yours / isD
309How _____ will the meeting _____?A many time / beB much /lastC long / last
time / lostD
310The workers will ______ agree to ______ conditions.A not / thisB never / soC not / these
never / saidD
311He is _____ for _____ days.A here / fiveteenB here / fifteenC there / fives
in / fiftiesD
312He ____ his car ____ year.A buy / oneB buyed / lastC bought / last
buyes / oneD
313The coffee ____ ____ good.A is / veryB ist / veryC is / much
are / lotD
314He's ______ to the office _____ speak to you.A in / toB come / forC comes / for to
coming / toD
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315_____ is the book I lent _____?A Where / youB Were / heC We're / me
Where / yourD
316He ____ very tired, he must ____ a holiday.A looks / takeB look / to takeC was looking / took
look / takingD
317The post office is just ______ the church, ______ the school.A after / atB in / nearC to / at
past / next toD
318My secretary _____ _____ efficient.A has / muchB hasn't / moreC is / very
is / noneD
319They _____ get angry if we _____ pay the bill.A won't / toB will / haveC are / don't
will / don'tD
320The first atomic bombs ____ dropped ____ Hiroshima and Nagasaki.A was / inB were / onC had / to
have / atD
321What _____ doing? I _____ the newspaper.A do you / readB are you / 'm readingC have / reading
you / readD
322____ sugar do you ____ in your coffee?A How many / loveB How much / likeC How / likes
How a lot / lovesD
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323This is ____ restaurant ____town.A the good / in theB best / than theC the best / in
better / inD
324The office opens _____ on _____.A early / morningB earlier / ThursdaysC not / Thursday
never / the ThursdayD
325_____ money do you _____ on food per week?A How many / costB How much / spendC What / spent
How often / costD
326I'm sorry but Mr Bern ____ away ____.A went / a minute agoB gone / in a minuteC is gone / the minute ago
goes / at the minuteD
327My company _____ sends me _____ Paris.A often / ontoB sometimes / beforeC frequently / to
never / atD
328She must ____ in bed, she ____ a terrible cold.A stays / haveB to stay / hadC stay / has
staying / is havingD
329By order of ____ town council, no ____ are allowed here.A a / bicicleB the / bicyclesC an / bike
these / bicycleD
330____ your shoes ___ the table.A Doesn't leave / betweenB Not leave / fromC Don't leave / under
To not leave / toD
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331______ the statistics before you ______ the letter.A Check / sendB Control / sentC Checking / send
Controlled / sentD
332_____ are you _____ that letter to ?A To who / sendB What / writingC Who / sending
Why / sentD
333Peter's office is much _____ than _____.A the larger / mineB too large / myC larger / mine
large / hisD
334This car is ____ expensive ____ that one.A less / thanB last / thatC much / then
very / moreD
335These instructions are _____ difficult to _____.A least / followB so / understoodC such / use
less / followD
336The _____ was to _____ about working conditions.A protest / angryB strike / protestC strikes / be
workers / protestD
337____ alcohol is dangerous for ____.A To drink / childB Drinking / childrenC Drink / childrens
The drinking / childsD
338Two years _____ we went _____ Toronto for the meeting.A before / inB since / atC last / in
ago / toD
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339There are _____ extra pens _____ the table.A any / allB an / underC some / on
fews / beforeD
340Neither John ____ Mary ____ available.A no / amB nor / haveC nor / is
neitter / hasD
341Mrs Smith ____ as an interpreter ____ the last ten years.A has worked / forB have worked / sinceC is working / all
has working / inD
342I ____ living here ____ 15 years.A have been / forB has been / sinceC are been / since
was been / forD
343____ isn't ____ bread left.A There / anyB They / anyC Here / an
That / someD
344Peter ____ ____ the morning train at nine.A alway / catchB catches / alwaysC catch / alway
always / catchesD
345You ______ finish the work by ______.A must / FridayB must to / FridayC mustn't / time
must be / thenD
346______ office is in charge ______ marketing.A Our / ofB Ours / ofC Out / to
Now / forD
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347We're _____ on a _____ project.A works / betterB working / newC worked / good
working / newlyD
348____ a glass ____ red wine!A Takes / whitB Are / whitC Have / of
Drinks / withD
349Last week I _____ my car to _____ friend.A am selling / myB did sold / theC sold / a
sell / myD
350The book is ______ more interesting than I ______.A very / thoughtB too / thinkC so / think
much / thoughtD
351I'm _____ . _____ you speak more slowly?A a foreigner / CouldB strange / DoesC stranger / Can
a foreign / DoD
352Arthur Brown ______ ______ a security guard.A is / beingB work / likeC works / as
has / workingD
353____ is ____ expensive article in our catalogue.A Those / the veryB This / moreC These / the much
That / the mostD
354______ offices ______ open at weekends.A This / notB These / do notC They / can't
Their / should toD
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355We ____ ____ to the seaside.A often / goesB often / goC frequently / to go
had / goingD
356The last train ______ ______ 11p.m..A go / atB leaves / atC is / to
is leaving / nextD
357Mr Brown ____ the manager of the ____ site.A has / builderB is / buildingC are / home
have / houseD
358Yesterday the shop assistant ____ four ____.A to sale / showB sales / shirtC sold / shirts
selled / shirtD
359I saw my ______ three weeks ______.A brother / fromB brothers / latelyC brohter / since
brother / agoD
360The bank _____ _____ 9 a.m. every day.A is open / onB opens / atC opened / in
will open / onD
361The goods ____ delivered on time, ____ worry.A are / won'tB will be / don'tC is / doesn't
will be / doesn'tD
362Next Christmas I am going _____ my _____.A at / cousinsB by / cousinC to / cousin's
in / cousins'D
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363The first politician ______ proposed this law was ______.A who / ItalianB whom / ItalianC which / Italy
that / ItalyD
364____ have you ____ him?A When / meetB Where / metC Where / meets
Who / meetD
365I _____ a single room for three _____.A will / nightsB prefer / nightC would like / nights
like / nightD
366The Director's office is ____ than ____.A large / youB more large / yourC larger / yours
much large / the yourD
367Do you ____ ____ in a team?A love / workedB liked / to workC like / working
do / workedD
368She always wears the _____ expensive _____.A so / dressingB very / clothC well / dress
most / clothesD
369She asked ______ ______ close the door.A me / to notB my / toC he / the
me / not toD
370Jill ____ all ____ money on books.A spend / hersB will spend / herC spents / of her
will spent / of hersD
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371My _____ school is _____ near our house.A child's / theB daughter's / quiteC daughter / no
child / veryD
372You must ____ to the restaurant next door, it's ____ in town.A go / the bestB to go / the bestC gone / a best
going / betterD
373_____ the new employee ______ English fluently?A How / speaksB Don't / speakingC Do / speaks
Does / speakD
374_____ are you so angry? _____ I've lost my diary.A While / BecauseB When / WhyC But / Because
Why / BecauseD
375The new boss _____ Germany but _____ in Geneva.A comes / livesB is / liveC comes from / lives
does / livedD
376The new secretary ____ English ____.A speak / flouB spoken / fluentC speaks / fluently
spoke / flewD
377I'm ____ back tomorrow ____ to the manager.A going / talkB coming / to talkC having to / talking
to / for talkingD
378Don't turn ____, we ____ go straight on.A on the left / haveB toward left / areC on / had
left / have toD
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379______ is not allowed ______ this theatre.A A smoking / atB Smoke / intoC Smoke / at
Smoking / inD
380______ wine ______ you drink last night?A How many / didB How much / didC How / do
The / don'tD
381____ we heard ____ loud noise.A Quick / oneB Suddenly / aC Sudden / an
Quickly / aD
382When he ____ in London he ____ very early in the morning.A were / wakenB is / wokeC was / wakes
was / wokeD
383_____ a newsagent's _____ here?A Is there / nearB Have there / nearC Be / next
There are / nextD
384Spain and Portugal ____ the European Union ____ 1986.A enter / onB enters / atC entering / since
entered / inD
385Planes ______ delayed because ______ bad weather.A were / ofB are / theC be / of
can / aD
386He has not _____ the report _____.A wrote / sinceB writing / nowC wrote / yet
written / yetD
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387You ____ read this book, it ____ so interesting.A musts / areB must to / isC musted / was
must / isD
388This jacket is _____ expensive than _____ other one.A many / aB very / toC more / the
most / anD
389He works _____ and _____.A quick / efficientB good / efficientC quickly / well
fastly / goodD
390Do you _____ it will rain? I hope _____.A thinks / notB thank / noC thinking / nots
think / notD
391My ____ girlfriend speaks ____.A brothers / JaponesB brother's / JapaneseC brother / Japan
brotherhood / JapanesesD
392If they _____ me the _____, I'll accept it.A offer / jobB will offer / workC offering / jobs
want / jobD
393The hotel ______ ______ January.A will close / inB will closed / inC be closer / on
have closed / toD
394____ ____ updated price list.A There are / theB Here is / ourC Is here / ours
Are there / theirsD
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395We have ______ reports ______ write.A lots of / toB lots / for toC many / for
much / toD
396____ the instructions carefully and ____ us if you need assistance.A Reads / callsB Read / calledC To read / to call
Read / callD
397_____ has taken my _____ bicycle!A Somebody / newB Something / newC Nobody / newly
Who / oneD
398We ______ looking for a new ______.A have / assistanceB must / assisterC don't / assistants
are / assistantD
399The politician _____ his seat _____ 1998.A winned / byB won / inC gets / since
had / agoD
400She is ______ speak ______ the meeting.A not / atB going to / atC often / in
will / onD
401The student _____ finished his studies _____.A hasn't / yetB has / yetC does / now
is / soonD
402_____ the traffic lights turn _____.A In / on the leftB To / leftC At / left
By / on his leftD
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403The firm ____ quite ____ from home.A are / nearB were / awayC was / on
is / farD
404His father ______ the manager of the _______ factory.A has / carsB is / carC were / car's
are / careD
405I _____ been to that place _____ at least three years.A have / sinceB haven't / forC 've / by
has / forD
406_____ the information _____ asked for.A There are / doB Here is / youC Where is / him
This / youD
407____ can I ____ a phone card?A What / boughtB Which / to buyC Where / buy
Who / buysD
408Is Mrs. Parker ______ the conference ______?A attend / yesterdayB attending / tomorrowC to / Mondays
be / nowD
409We contacted him _____ e-mail the _____ day.A by / someB on / followC with / near
by / nextD
410She's ____ tennis with her ____.A paying / brotherB playing / brotherC gaming / broder
played / bratherD
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411The company _____ far _____ the city centre.A isn't / fromB is much / fromC quiet / at
now / onD
412When it ____ I stay ____.A rains / at homeB to rain / homeC rain / on home
rained / in homeD
413Is Mrs Ross ____ the report ____?A writing / nowB write / todayC wrote / yesterday
written / nowD
414Sorry, I don't ____ , ____ you speak slowly?A understood / hadB see / doesC understand / could
understand / doesD
415If the plane ____ late, we will ____ wait at the airport.A is / have toB will be / had toC won't be / have
is / haveD
416______ are the Hungarian diplomats ______?A What time / arriveB Where / comeC When / arriving
When / do arriveD
417Do they _____ _____ in their spare time?A like / swimmingB likes / to swimC love / the swim
can / swimmingD
418_____ the letter and _____ to me.A Do / make itB Writing / showingC Write / show it
Do / sendD
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419Do you often ____ the newspapers ____ the morning?A read / inB reads / onC to read / at
reading / inD
420The newspaper _____ the results of the _____the following day.A published / electionB published / electedsC publicised / elect
voted / electionD
421He has ____ lived ____.A always / in ParisB all / at ParisC almost / Paris
alway / to ParisD
422She _____ the office _____.A left / immediatelyB leave / immediatelyC had left / lastly
leaved / quickD
423We ____ for mushrooms ____ the wood.A are looking / atB are looking / inC looking / inside
has looked / forD
424They ____ the house if the price ____ reasonable.A are buying / areB will buy / isC would buy /will be
buy / will beD
425I am going ____ my ____ .A to / parents'B by / parentsC on / parents'
at / parentD
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426______ Japanese food before?A Have you triedB Do you tryC Are you trying
427He’s eating ____ he’s hungry.A because ofB becauseC why
428"No," he ______ "I didn’t speak".A askedB wonderedC answered
429We will go _____ the Mont Blanc tunnel.A throughB alongC between
430What are you talking ____ ?A ofB about ofC about
431I can’t do_______ exercise.A thisB thoseC these
432It is my book: give it _____.A to me backB me backC back to me
433He’s talking about the painter____ masterpieces are exhibited in the museum.A whoseB whichC what
434____ I said is true.A WhatB WhichC It
435The little children have often met in the courtyard where they _____ their time playing.A used spentB used to spendC has spent
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436Where does the cinema festival _____ place?A giveB takeC have
437Don’t give me that book; give me this _____ .A onesB thatC one
438I’ve forgotten _____ in my car.A somethingB thingC ones
439He was talking and I ______ him.A were listening toB was listeningC was listening to
440I love music ______ I can’t play any musical instruments.A althoughB in spite ofC despite
441Can you hear______ ?A theirB ourC them
442Nothing can amuse him, ____ interests him.A no-oneB oneC no someone
443Wait, don’t give _____ this book.A himB to himC to his
444My English book and _____ are similar.A the yourB yourC yours
445He’ll be away from Italy ______ Monday.A byB duringC until
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446That ladder doesn’t look _______.A safelyB safeC safly
447______ the weather like today?A What’sB How’sC It is
448If the weather _____ good, he’ll go to the seaside tomorrow.A willB isC been
449Don’t worry about the dog. It ________ you.A hurtedB won’t hurtC have hurt
450It seems to me that _____ is over.A sometimesB everywhereC everything
451The city centre was crowded ______ tourists.A ofB inC with
452What are you thinking ____ ?A ofB inC at
453Yes, I can give you _____ .A these oneB this onesC these ones
454We will go to see ______ .A themB theirC theirs
455I wish I could speak English ______ you .A asB howC like
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456My father has gone _____ London by car.A inB fromC to
457I’m a bit short_______ money.A inB ofC out
458_____ must I answer to?A WhoB WhatC Which
459I’ve told you_____ .A twiceB for twice timesC twice times
460I can ______ you to the airport.A takeB bringC fetch
461We’ll go on a tour with _____ .A himB hisC he
462It’s cold, you must put on some _____ clothes.A warmB hotC strong
463The _____ wind is the Northern wind.A more coldB colderC coldest
464I spend ______ my spare time gardening.A most ofB muchC many
465The dinner smells ________.A wellB betterC good
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466She worked as much _____ him.A soB asC too
467Mr and Mrs White are friends of ______ .A mineB meC my
468Excuse me, there’s ______ at the door.A anyoneB someoneC some
469It is ____ to stay.A more goodB most goodC better
470May I go now, if you don’t ______ ?A worryB meanC mind
471One ______ sisters is ill.A of mineB of myC between my
472I have invited three friends ______ .A of myB of mineC mine
473We’re going to start painting the house tomorrow ________ it’s not raining.A notwithstandingB providedC unless
474There are ______ mistakes in your homework.A lot ofB a lotC a lot of
475_____ can I help you ?A WhatB HowC For how
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476It’s late, I really ______ go home now.A mustB haveC had to
477I ______ that book yesterday.A has finishedB finishedC have finished
478I’m English. My friend is English, ____ .A alsoB tooC also he is
479I’m playing tennis tomorrow ________ it’s raining.A unlessB providingC as long as
480There ____ some children in the garden.A wereB has beenC was
481Haven’t you ______ visited this country ?A neverB everC always
482Turn left ______ the traffic lights.A inB onC at
483Those fields are more fertile ______ these ones.A ofB fromC than
484The children can stay here ________ they don’t make too much noise.A untilB unlessC providing
485I’ve met one _____ friends.A of mineB between myC of my
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486A selfish man thinks only of ______.A himB self of himC himself
487I hope _____ no danger.A there isn’tB it isn’tC there is
488The Western coasts of France ______ often struck by strong storms.A isB wentC are
489____ times a month do you go to the cinema?A How muchB HowC How many
490____ are you doing ?A WhichB WhereC What
491____ he’s gone out ?A Do thinkB Do you thinkC Do you thinks
492Give me ____ book.A otherB any otherC others
493We must go home immediately: it is _____ midday.A oftenB alwaysC already
494____ we go for a walk ?A LetB ShallC Shan’t not
495Tom isn’t free next Saturday. He ________A will to workB is workingC has worked
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496I have still ____ courses to do.A lotsB muchC a lot of
497I met Tom ______ I was waiting for the bus.A duringB whileC meanwhile
498Tell me ____ has won.A whatB whoC which ones
499I ____ now.A am workingB workedC work
500Where do you come____ ?A fromB outC of
501We have parked our car _____ the house.A front ofB belowC in front of
502We already ____ here last year.A comeB wentC came
503He is 44 but he only ______ 35.A showsB looksC demonstrates
504I ____ to buy some beer.A am goB am goingC goes
505I have ______ good news for you.A anB nothingC some
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506George came disguised as Pierrot; his costume was ______ at the party.A one of the betterB the betterC one of the best
507You can use my car ________ you drive carefully.A unlessB as long asC . Nevertheless
508I’m tired _______ waiting.A inB ofC at
509Italy has many cities: in the Northern _______ there is a continental climate.A oneB onesC some
510She ______ to spend the summer at the seaside and the winter in the town.A have preferredB has preferredC has favoured
511It is useful to do ______ ten minutes of gym exercises every morning.A at leastB at the leastC lesser
512Don’t give it _____ , please.A meB to mineC to me
513Tom cooks very ________.A goodB bestC well
514_____ to school, I met Daniel.A WhileB GoingC To going
515I’m sure John ________ the job. He has a lot of experience.A will getB getC shall to get
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516Your photos are bigger _____ .A to mineB than myC than mine
517My house is big, ______ is small.A yoursB the yourC your
518Do you have a ______32 sweater?A largeB sizeC big
519The Nile river flows through Egypt and it receives two tributaries,____ the White Nile and the Blue Nile.A callingB callsC called
520I must arrive _____ the shop closes.A behindB alongC before
521Tell me ______ you want.A thatB whatC whose
522Give me _____ cheese.A someB fewC very much
523She didn’t like ______ dinner.A thoseB theseC that
524Nora is the only person ________ understands me.A whichB whatC who
525John’s father died ______ years ago.A littleB a littleC a few
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526Yesterday I ____ to go to the hospital.A haveB hadC must
527Tim goes to primary school: he ______ with his little friend.A has a good timeB has a timeC have a good time
528____ a beautiful show !A WhatB HowC How much
529Philip has visited the Bosphorus and has brought back ______ of photographs.A manyB a lotC much
530If I could, I _____ to go to the mountains.A wouldB likeC would like
531Paul is____ a new movie.A seeingB lookingC watching
532You ______ a terrible mistake!A didB doC made
533The Louvre is _____ famous palace in Paris.A the mostB the moreC most
534The letter I wrote was full _______ mistakes.A inB forC of
535Whose are ______ books? They’re mine.A thisB theseC that
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536Please shut the door________.A quietlyB quietC quite
537He ______ the coasts of Brittany last year.A has visitedB have visitedC visited
538The town he is talking ____ is Edinburgh.A ofB alongC about
539I have talked _____ about this business.A to himB himC to his
540I’m a friend of_____ .A sheB hersC her
541You must remember to _____ thank you to Auntie Jane.A tellsB toldC say
542Winter in Russia is very ______ .A coldB iceC hot
543In a hour’s _____ I’ll wait for you at the school.A timesB of timeC time
544______ he work too much?A DoesB DoC Don’t
545Drive ________ !A carefulB carefullyC with careful
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546The town he lives ___ is Strasbourg.A inB byC on
547Have you got_____ camera?A someB aC an
548Last Thursday ______ a tiring day for me.A wereB were thereC was
549She only ate _____ cake.A thoseB someC any
550I gave _______ some advice.A thoseB themC they
551In 10 minutes’ time, I _____ to watch TV.A goingB am goingC am
552Are you interested _______ art and architecture?A inB ofC for
553Will you show ______ the way?A to meB meC mine
554Will you come with me? No, I’ll ______for you in the car.A waitB expectC stay
555Hurry up! You’re always so _______.A slowlyB bit a bitC slow
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556The books were ______ .A themB theirC theirs
557I’m going now ________ you want me to stay.A providedB unlessC as long as
558______ is satisfied with himself is happy.A WhoeverB WhomeverC Whatever
559I don’t know what to______.A saidB tellsC say
560Going to Paris, you must go _____ Lyon.A betweenB alongC through
561History is the subject I love ____ .A moreB of moreC most
562This motorcycle is ____ powerful than mine.A lestB lessC least
563______ far is to our hotel?A WhatB HowC How much
564It is the man we often talk _____ .A ofB aboutC along
565Please ______Katherine to call a taxi.A sayB tellC to say
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566____ one of these books is the best ?A WhatB WhichC Whatever
567That TV is out of order, it doesn’t ______ .A workB goC use
568The ____ guides are out of the cathedral.A others twoB other twoC two others
569I don’t know ____ actor.A this newB newC these new
570I don’t like ______ wine.A thisB thoseC these
571I’m sorry I ____ spoken.A hasn’tB haven’tC has
572They’ve bought some books _____ my sister.A byB forC at
573What’s ______ on?A happeningB doingC going
574Who gave it ____ ?A at youB through youC to you
575The thief _____ caught by the policeman.A wereB hasC was
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576This soup tastes ________.A nicelyB niceC goodly
577Simon ______ his children to go to bed but they didn’t.A tellsB saidC told
578He _____ go to the post office.A mustB haveC has
579He _____ more than 40 years in Africa.A have livedB has livedC living
580I’ll be ______ home on Monday.A backB fromC to
581I’ll go and ______ this coat on.A takeB turnC try
582Where are you ____ this afternoon ?A goB goneC going
583He ____ will bring it to you.A herselfB himselfC self
584Is David one ______ your students?A inB ofC among of
585He is much ______ than me.A most richB more richC richer
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586This is the old lady I was talking ___ yesterday evening.A atB fromC to
587You should not leave _____ this weather.A onB inC under
588He ____ been invited.A haveB have notC had not
589Annie is ______ for a new job.A expectingB wantingC looking
590We are responsible ______ serious mistakes.A forB inC at
591You can smoke in here ________ you leave a window open.A unlessB thusC as long as
592The Northern coasts of France are ______ the Channel.A limits byB limitedC limited by
593I don’t agree with ________ you have just said.A whatB whoC that
594By chance, if you _____ some money left, buy me a bottle of perfume.A hadB will haveC have
595Did you hear ________ I said?A whatB whichC that
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596Roses are the flowers I love ______ .A mostB muchC many
597This is the road I pass ____ every day.A acrossB throughC between
598They didn’t know what to ______ .A tellB toldC say
599The station is on the ______ side of the road.A anotherB otherC over
600I can’t understand why he’s late, ________ he didn’t get our message.A unlessB providingC as long as
601Can you be________ please?A quietB quietlyC with quiet
602Last Monday I ______ the Natural History Museum with a friend.A visitedB have visitC visit
603The wonder ______ nature fascinates our souls.A inB forC of
604When the bell rang _____ went out.A everybodyB everyC several
605I ____ of going to the hairdresser’s with you.A were thinkingB was thinkC was thinking
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606Have you _______your pencil?A foundedB findC found
607He failed the test ______ we expected.A asB likeC how
608We’re going to leave _____ France tomorrow morning.A forB atC to
609Past times seem ______ than the present times.A bestB best ofC better
610Here are a pencil and a pen: do you want this or ______ ?A thoseB theseC that
611____ flowers do not smell.A EveryB AnyC Some
612This is the person about ____ we were talking.A whomB whatC whose
613______ our holiday it rained a lot.A DuringB WhileC Meanwhile
614Mary is very fond _______ animals.A atB inC of
615The engineer ___ project has been approved is German.A whatB whoC whose
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616My house has a garden but ______ doesn’t.A my uncleB uncle of mineC my uncle’s
617What would you like ______ your main course?A forB atC in
618______ are some plants which give neither fruit nor flowers.A ThereB WhereC Few
619He looked at me _______.A with angryB angrilyC angrier
620He’s ____ to miss the train.A goneB hasC going
621____ present is quite expensive.A ThisB ThoseC These
622____nice is this old harbour !A How muchB HowC Here
623They ____ a room.A have foundB findedC are found
624He _______ speak to me.A have toB hadC had to
625Do you know ______ old Paul is?A how muchB howC what
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626I can’t meet you this evening. A friend of mine ________ to see me.A cameB is comingC was coming
627Have you got this skirt in my_____?A sizeB heightC weight
628I ________ to a party tomorrow night.A will goingB am goingC goes
629Jane ______ in Tokyo two days ago.A has arrivedB is arrivedC arrived
630Who ____ coming?A hasB isC will
631Florence is famous _____ its art treasures.A inB forC at
632Good morning, I ____ some oranges.A wouldB would likeC like
633Your flat is a bit ______ mine.A likeB asC how
634This museum is one _____ important in the world.A the mostB mostC of the most
635You ______ spell syllables to dictate well.A hasB mustC has to
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636This is ____ troubles me.A thatB whatC which
637He is ill and can only drink______ milk.A noB anyC some
638_____ a long time since he went to the swimming-pool.A It’s beenB He wasC There is
639I thought he _____ at home.A isB will beC was
640Take this or another, _____ .A it is the sameB is the sameC it is same
641I think that _____ knows him.A noB nobodyC every
642I don’t often ______ you that I love you, do I?A tellB tellsC say
643I don’t need anything ______ .A otherB elseC whichever
644_____ them has their own features.A OnesB EachC Each of
645Today I _____ go to the dentist with my sister.A mustB haveC had to
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646Listen _____ : go away immediately.A at meB to meC me
647Do you feel _______ before examinations?A nervousB nervouslyC nerves
648Tell me ________ you want and I’ll try to help you.A for whoB thatC what
649The author ______ we talk about is American.A whichB thatC what
650Your writing is similar _______ mine.A toB onC at
651____ you are, you cannot come in.A WhicheverB WhoC Whoever
652Tell me, ____ French ?A was theyB is youC are you
653Let ______ come in.A heB himC his
654Give us one ____ specials.A of yoursB yourC of your
655You work ______ than your father.A leastB lessC lesser
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656Mary ______ here last year, now she’s in London.A has beenB isC was
657I ____ to show you the room.A am goingB goingC will
658The tricolour flag ______ high on the palace since dawn.A has been shownB have shownC have been shown
659Do you want ______ cup of tea?A moreB anotherC other
660I ________ of going to live in Canada.A was thoughtB am thinkingC thinking
661We have been waiting ____ three hours.A forB sinceC along
662The other tourists _____ gone to the coffee shop.A must haveB must areC has
663England is the country we come _____ .A outB forwardC from
664If you are careful, you ______ have troubles.A are neverB will neverC will ever
665He will visit us ____ Christmas.A besideB beforeC behind
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666Chambord is _____ biggest castle in the Loire .A oneB theC one of
667Usually, ______ don’t like saying their age.A peopleB personC the persons
668The subject I love ____ is Latin.A the lessB leastC the more
669I _____ wrong.A should toB need beC must be
670It is necessary for me to arrive at the station ____ the train leaves.A beforeB behindC beside
671____ here one more day !A Let’sB Stay usC Let’s stay
672That landscape was one of ______ beautiful.A the moreB the mostC the much
673There ____ always many people.A isB areC was
674_____ beautiful country house you have !A WhatB What aC Which
675Everything ________ he said was true.A whatB thatC who
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676The old lady ______ sitting on a stool on the left side of the chimney.A wasB wereC have been
677She studies more ____ you.A ofB thanC that
678Diplomacy is a science ______ rules international relationships.A whichB whatC whose
679I think she is becoming ____ interesting.A more and moreB most and mostC more and most
680Hurry ____ ! It’s time to leave.A upB atC in
681He’s got the ____ rights as you.A equalB selfC same
682_____ do you like ?A WhicheverB What oneC Which one
683If I can, _____ to the country.A I’ll goB will goC will
684Describe their characteristics ____ any difference.A underliningB underlineC underlined
685I’ve got little time and _____ work.A lotB a lot ofC much of
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686These books and ______ are French.A those onesB those oneC there one
687There are ____ wonderful books.A somethingB someC someone
688____ saw him go out.A No-oneB NoC Nothing
689It’s difficult to find ______ Italian coffee in England.A veryB rightC real
690I _____ already said it many times.A haveB didC has
691There is _____ TV programme.A newB a newC news
692The Louvre Museum is not ____ far.A tooB a lotC very of
693He has ______ paper nor ink to write.A neitherB norC nothing
694You will find someone ____ help you.A toB thatC who
695The geographical discoveries ______ the end of the Middle Ages.A marksB markC market
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696Europe is crossed _____ many rivers.A byB fromC through
697Look over there. Who are ______ men?A thatB thisC those
698She is not ______ careful as you.A asB likeC so like
699After ______ his homework, Paul has gone for a walk in the wood.A doneB doingC did
700Europe was _____ by Napoleon.A been conqueredB conqueredC conquer
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