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CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 1
01. You'll__________ yourself a lot of time if you take the car.
	A. save	B. spend	C. make	D. spare
02. You will spend at least one year working abroad__________ you can find out how things operate overseas.
	A. as long as	B. so as to	C. because	D. so that 
03. Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the__________ of the local tennis club. 
	A. member	B. winner	C. champion	D. partner
04. There's__________ to be frightened of the dog; he's quite harmless.
	A. no fear	B. no need	C. any reason	D. a fear
05. Although he was completely_______ as a furniture maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs.
	A. incapable	B. unable	C. untrained	D. uneducated
06. It was very difficult for the inspector to__________ what recommendations he should make.
	A. decide	B. settle	C. solve	D. realize
07. When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was__________ on.
	A. happening	B. going	C. ting	D. being
08. The managers agreed to__________ the question of payment.
	A. control	B. discuss	C. increase	D. balance
09. Her guest apologized for causing her so much__________.
	A. damage	B. complication	C. problem	D. trouble
10. If__________ it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass.
	A. ever	B. even	C. just	D. only
11. When she was crossing the room the night nurse happened to notice the old lady__________ to get out of bed.
	A. tried	B. to try	C. has tried	D. trying
12. Children with__________ diseases should not be allowed to go to school.
	A. constant	B. infectious	C. contact	D. influential
13. I would like to offer a small__________ to anyone who finds my missing dog.
	A. expense	B. repayment	C. receipt	D. reward
14. When we visited the zoo on Sunday afternoon it was very crowded but on a weekday. It's practically__________.
	A. full	B. uncrowded	C. clear	D. empty
15. She walked to the__________ of the swimming pool and jumped in.
	A. start	B. extent	C. side	D. border
16. The three friends all__________ for the same job.
	A. applied	B. intended	C. requested	D. referred
17. Don't think that red dress__________ her.
	A. suits	B. matches	C. cheers	D. agrees
18. I had no__________ that the divorce rate was so high in this country.
	A. idea	B. understanding	C. doubt	D. knowledge
19. After closing the envelope, the secretary__________ the stamps on firmly.
	A. stuck	B. struck	C. sucked	D. licked
20. The patient__________ to listen to his doctor's advice.
	A. hindered	B. resigned	C. refused	D. lacked
21. The purpose of the examination was to__________ the student's knowledge of the subject.
	A. inspect	B. prove	C. try	D. test 
22. We have no__________ in our files of your recent letter to the tax office.
	A. list 	B. memory	C. account	D. record
23. Yesterday the naval authorities__________ the reports in Friday' newspapers that they had explored three bombs near an unknown submarine.
	A. published	B. confirmed	C. re-started	D. agreed
24. The station clock is not as_______ as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast.
	A. certain	B. strict	C. accurate	D. true
25. It is__________ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several times a week.
	A. usual	B. complete	C. common	D. normal
26.__________ people go to football matches now than twenty years ago.
	A. Lesser	B. Fewer	C. Few	D. Less
27. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make__________ to me.
	A. truth	B. reason	C. sense	D. right
28. When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so__________ that I could hardly hear him.
	A. dull	B. dim	C. faint	D. unnoticeable
29. Don't worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can easily_____ you up for the night.
	A. take 	B. set	C. keep	D. put
30. I must tell you about my__________ when I first arrived in London.
	A. happenings	B. experiences	C. events	D. incidents
31. I have been looking for this book for months, and__________ I have found it. 
	A. at last	B. at the end	C. at present	D. in time
32. My wife and I have much pleasure in__________ the invitation to your daughter's wedding.
	A. thanking	B. taking	C. welcoming	D. accepting
33. They tell me he is__________ a lot of money in his new job.
	A. having	B. earning	C. profiting	D. gaining
34. Hello. Is that 21035? Please put me__________ to the manager.
	A. across	B. over	C. up	D. through
35. He was very upset by the__________ of his English examination.
	A. failure	B. result	C. success	D. effect
36. I knew him__________ I was a child.
	A. until	B. when	C. during	D. as
37. You really can't__________ a thing that woman says!
	A. imagine	B. believe	C. rely	D. count
38. The new factory must be finished__________ as the profitability of the company depends on it.
	A. in times	B. for a time	C. on time	D. at time
39. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was__________.
	A. out of work	B. off work	C. out of order	D. off duty
40. His performance was__________ the audience was delighted.
	A. imperfect	B. unmarked	C. faultless	D. worthless
41. Wild ducks always fly in a definite__________.
	A. formation	B. shape	C. figure	D. formula
42. I walked away as calmly as I could__________ they thought I was the thief.
	A. to avoid	B. or else	C. in case	D. owing to
43. Two other__________ in his argument for his country's independence are worth a mention.
	A. reports	B. effects	C. points	D. notices
44. I have ever__________ any experience of living in the country. 
	A. had	B. wished	C. made	D. done
45. He's such a naughty child. It's amazing what his mother lets him__________ way with.
	A. get	B. make	C. do	D. go
46. A railway bridge is already__________ over the river.
	A. in construction	B. being built	C. erecting 	D. been erected
47. Of course I'm a Christian__________ I expect everyone who works here to be a Christian too.
	A. and	B. but C. since	D. then
48. The teacher__________ them the answer to the question.
	A. discussed	B. said	C. explained	D. told
49. I have absolutely no doubt__________ the innocence of the accused.
	A. about 	B. with	C. over	D. on
50. All students leaving college at the end of term must leave their addresses so that letters can be sent__________.
	A. through	B. to	C. on	D. forward
51. The little girl wouldn't go into the sea__________ her father went to. 
	A. except	B. but	C. also	D. unless
52. I__________ my friend to lend me his caravan for my trip to the country.
	A. proposed	B. convinced	C. suggested	D. persuaded
53. Having__________ the table, Mrs. Roberts called the family for supper.
	A. completed	B. ordered	C. laid	D. spread
54. Could you please tell me if you have any electrical typewriters__________?
	A. in store	B. in stock	C. in order	D. in supply
55. Paris lies__________ the river Seine.
	A. on	B. next	C. over	D. at
56. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the__________ of the children.
	A. reason	B. sake	C. care	D. concern
57. He liked to sit__________ the river and fish.
	A. along	B. next	C. at	D. beside
58. She heated the chocolate until it__________ then pour it over the cake.
	A. changed	B. formed	C. melted	D. flooded
59. John swims very well and__________ does his brother.
	A. too	B. even	C. also	D. so
60. He got out of bed and took a few__________ but couldn't go any farther.
	A. actions	B. stages	C. starts	D. steps
61. This is not the right__________ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen.
	A. circumstance	B. moment	C. opportunity	D. situation
62. He played an active__________ in politics until he was well over 80.
	A. job	B. scene	C. position	D. part
63. On the__________ to the town there is a beautiful wood.
	A. way 	B. entrance	C. street	D. direction
64. This morning the postman was__________ down the street by my dog.
	A. run	B. sped	C. chased	D. hunted
65. The party,__________ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable.
	A. to which	B. at which	C. for which	D. by which
66. Because it rained very heavily all day they had to__________ the garden party until the following Sunday.
	A. prearrange	B. rearrange	C. postpone	D. preserve
67. I'll have to__________ to you, otherwise he will hear.
	A. whistle	B. say	C. whisper	D. shout
68. He retired early__________ ill health.
	A. in front of	B. ahead of	C. on account of 	D. on behalf of
69. He hit the vase with his elbow and it__________ to the floor.
	A. broke	B. smashed	C. knocked	D. crashed
70. The train will be leaving in five minutes so you__________ better hurry up.
	A. will	B. had	C. would	D. should
71. There was nothing they could do_______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
	A. unless	B. but	C. instead of	D. than
72. The bus was so late reaching the station that I__________ missed my train.
	A. soon	B. entirely	C. almost	D. already
73. Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didn't find it at__________ difficult.
	A. first	B. once	C. all	D. least
74. The factory paid__________ nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion.
	A. back	B. out	C. off	D. in
75. I was just__________ to go out when you telephoned.
	A. thinking	B. around	C. planned	D. about
76. Take this road and you will__________ at the hotel in five minutes.
	A. reach	B. find	C. come	D. arrive
77. The job of student lodgings officer__________ a great many visits to landladies.
	A. offers	B. concerns	C. asks	D. involves
78. The young girl carefully__________ left and right before crossing the road.
	A. stared	B. looked	C. glanced	D. watched
79. He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will__________ someone crossing the street.
	A. knock down	B. crash down	C. turn over	D. run across
80. I have often__________ why they went to live abroad.
	A. puzzled	B. surprised	C. wondered 	D. thought
81. "Do I have to take that French course?" "No, you__________."
	A. don't have	B. haven't	C. needn't	D. mustn't
82. Because his argument so confusing,__________ people understood it.
	A. little	B. less	C. few	D. clever
83. We flew to the island, then__________ a car for three days and visited most places of interest.
	A. charged	B. hired	C. bought	D. lent
84. The noise of the traffic prevented me from__________ to sleep.
	A. going	B. falling	C. beginning	D. starting
85. When he left school, John decided to__________ a priest instead of studying languages.
	A. train for	B. change to	C. become	D. study for
86. After a lot of difficulty, he__________ to open the door.
	A. realized	B. obtained	C. managed	D. succeeded 
87. As soon as the fire bell rang everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building, __________ gathered in the car park.
	A. then	B. while	C. to	D. before
88. Do you__________ my turning the TV on now?
	A. mind	B. object	C. disapprove	D. want
89. Mike was the__________ in his family; all his brothers were much taller. 
	A. lowest	B. shortest	C. littlest	D. slightest
90. My employer's__________ of my work does not matter to me at all.
	A. expression	B. meaning	C. opinion	D. belief
91. If only I__________ play the guitar as well as you!
	A. could 	B. should	C. might	D. would 
92. "My daughter, Mary, tries to__________ to see me at least one c a week" Mrs. Jones told the social worker.
	A. call up	B. drop in	C. go up	D. come on
93. "How can we__________ out together what we're to do if we never talk about it frankly?" she cried in desperation.
	A. work	B. test	C. search	D. find
94. One__________ of their new house is that it has no garden.
	A. dislike	B. disadvantages	C. complaint	D. pity
95. Her parents were very__________ because she was out so late that night.
	A. overcome	B. responsible	C. sorry	D. worried
96. I am late because my alarm clock never__________ this morning.
	A. went off 	B. turned on	C. came on	D. rang out
97. He__________ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.
	A. demanded	B. insisted on	C. asked to	D. required
98. The child hurt himself badly when he fell__________ the bedroom window.
	A. out from	B. out of	C. over	D. down
99. The other driver failed to signal his__________ to turn right so I had to brake suddenly.
	A. design	B. intention	C. purpose	D. idea
100. They would__________ go by air than spend a week traveling by train.
	A. rather 	B. always	C. better	D. prefer
101. It's__________ long time since he last saw his brothers and sisters.
	A. such a 	B. too	C. very	D. so
102. The dentist told him to open his mouth__________.
	A. broad	B. wide	C. much	D. greatly
103. The children didn't know the__________ by which the game was played.
	A. customs	B. orders	C. rules	D. facts
104. Wait__________ you get home before you unpack your parcel.
	A. until	B. after	C. to	D. when
105. His parents never allowed him__________.
	A. to smoke	B. a smoking	C. some smoked	D. smoking
106. The child was told to__________ for being rude to his uncle.
	A. forgive	B. apologize	C. excuse	D. confess
107. This is the__________ of the bicycle which was stolen.
	A. information	B. detail	C. example	D. description
108. Some drives, after__________ annoy their fellow-motorists by slowing down again immediately.
	A. passing along	B. passing by	C. overtaking	D. taking over
109. It is__________ unlikely that the Queen agree to open the new Town Hall.
	A. greatly	B. highly	C. mainly	D. largely
110. I don't think he'll ever__________ the shock of his wife's death.
	A. get by	B. get over	C. get off	D. get through
111. Some school have very__________ rules of behavior which must be obeyed. 
	A. strict	B. strong	C. straight	D. solid
112. It was difficult to__________ a date which was convenient for everyone.
	A. organize	B. arrange	C. elect	D. provide
113. It's difficult to pay one's bills when prices keep__________.
	A. growing	B. raising	C. rising	D. gaining
114. You may not have to stay the night but take a toothbrush just in__________.
	A. preparation	B. case	C. time	D. order
115. She remembered the correct address only__________ she had posted the letter.
	A. since	B. following	C. after	D. afterwards
116. The shops are always__________ of people at Christmas time.
	A. stuffed	B. full	C. crowded	D. busy
117. I think he is unwell; he was complaining__________ a headache this morning. 
	A. of	B. at	C. from	D. against
118. I'm afraid a rise in salary is__________ just now.
	A. out of the question B. out of control	C. out of date	D. out of sight
119. British Leyland is aiming to push__________ its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years.
	A. through	B. out	C. on	D. up
120. In pain as a result of the fall, he__________ slowly home.
	A. sped	B. limped	C. stepped	D. wound
121. He__________ me to buy my air ticket immediately or it would be too late.
	A. suggested	B. convinced	C. insisted	D. advised
122. You will become ill__________ you stop working so hard.
	A. until	B. if	C. unless	D. when
123.__________ I ask him for the money he owes me, he says he will bring it in a few days, but I don't think he has got it at all.
	A. However	B. Wherever	C. Whatever	D. Whenever
________THE END_______
CAMBRIDGE FIRST CERTIFICATE 1
01. You'll__________ yourself a lot of time if you take the car.
	A. save	B. spend	C. make	D. spare
02. You will spend at least one year working abroad__________ you can find out how things operate overseas.
	A. as long as	B. so as to	C. because	D. so that 
03. Despite her undoubted ability at tennis, she never became the__________ of the local tennis club. 
	A. member	B. winner	C. champion	D. partner
04. There's__________ to be frightened of the dog; he's quite harmless.
	A. no fear	B. no need	C. any reason	D. a fear
05. Although he was completely_______ as a furniture maker, he produced the most beautiful chairs.
	A. incapable	B. unable	C. untrained	D. uneducated
06. It was very difficult for the inspector to__________ what recommendations he should make.
	A. decide	B. settle	C. solve	D. realize
07. When he heard the terrible noise he asked me what was__________ on.
	A. happening	B. going	C. ting	D. being
08. The managers agreed to__________ the question of payment.
	A. control	B. discuss	C. increase	D. balance
09. Her guest apologized for causing her so much__________.
	A. damage	B. complication	C. problem	D. trouble
10. If__________ it would stop raining for a morning, we could cut the grass.
	A. ever	B. even	C. just	D. only
11. When she was crossing the room the night nurse happened to notice the old lady__________ to get out of bed.
	A. tried	B. to try	C. has tried	D. trying
12. Children with__________ diseases should not be allowed to go to school.
	A. constant	B. infectious	C. contact	D. influential
13. I would like to offer a small__________ to anyone who finds my missing dog.
	A. expense	B. repayment	C. receipt	D. reward
14. When we visited the zoo on Sunday afternoon it was very crowded but on a weekday. It's practically__________.
	A. full	B. uncrowded	C. clear	D. empty
15. She walked to the__________ of the swimming pool and jumped in.
	A. start	B. extent	C. side	D. border
16. The three friends all__________ for the same job.
	A. applied	B. intended	C. requested	D. referred
17. Don't think that red dress__________ her.
	A. suits	B. matches	C. cheers	D. agrees
18. I had no__________ that the divorce rate was so high in this country.
	A. idea	B. understanding	C. doubt	D. knowledge
19. After closing the envelope, the secretary__________ the stamps on firmly.
	A. stuck	B. struck	C. sucked	D. licked
20. The patient__________ to listen to his doctor's advice.
	A. hindered	B. resigned	C. refused	D. lacked
21. The purpose of the examination was to__________ the student's knowledge of the subject.
	A. inspect	B. prove	C. try	D. test 
22. We have no__________ in our files of your recent letter to the tax office.
	A. list 	B. memory	C. account	D. record
23. Yesterday the naval authorities__________ the reports in Friday' newspapers that they had explored three bombs near an unknown submarine.
	A. published	B. confirmed	C. re-started	D. agreed
24. The station clock is not as_______ as it should be; it is usually between one and two minutes fast.
	A. certain	B. strict	C. accurate	D. true
25. It is__________ knowledge in the village that Mr. and Mrs. Thorne quarrel violently several times a week.
	A. usual	B. complete	C. common	D. normal
26.__________ people go to football matches now than twenty years ago.
	A. Lesser	B. Fewer	C. Few	D. Less
27. But why did the police suspect you? It just does not make__________ to me.
	A. truth	B. reason	C. sense	D. right
28. When he spoke over the telephone, his voice was so__________ that I could hardly hear him.
	A. dull	B. dim	C. faint	D. unnoticeable
29. Don't worry about trying to catch the last train home, as we can easily_____ you up for the night.
	A. take 	B. set	C. keep	D. put
30. I must tell you about my__________ when I first arrived in London.
	A. happenings	B. experiences	C. events	D. incidents
31. I have been looking for this book for months, and__________ I have found it. 
	A. at last	B. at the end	C. at present	D. in time
32. My wife and I have much pleasure in__________ the invitation to your daughter's wedding.
	A. thanking	B. taking	C. welcoming	D. accepting
33. They tell me he is__________ a lot of money in his new job.
	A. having	B. earning	C. profiting	D. gaining
34. Hello. Is that 21035? Please put me__________ to the manager.
	A. across	B. over	C. up	D. through
35. He was very upset by the__________ of his English examination.
	A. failure	B. result	C. success	D. effect
36. I knew him__________ I was a child.
	A. until	B. when	C. during	D. as
37. You really can't__________ a thing that woman says!
	A. imagine	B. believe	C. rely	D. count
38. The new factory must be finished__________ as the profitability of the company depends on it.
	A. in times	B. for a time	C. on time	D. at time
39. She was unable to warn her mother that she would be late because the telephone was__________.
	A. out of work	B. off work	C. out of order	D. off duty
40. His performance was__________ the audience was delighted.
	A. imperfect	B. unmarked	C. faultless	D. worthless
41. Wild ducks always fly in a definite__________.
	A. formation	B. shape	C. figure	D. formula
42. I walked away as calmly as I could__________ they thought I was the thief.
	A. to avoid	B. or else	C. in case	D. owing to
43. Two other__________ in his argument for his country's independence are worth a mention.
	A. reports	B. effects	C. points	D. notices
44. I have ever__________ any experience of living in the country. 
	A. had	B. wished	C. made	D. done
45. He's such a naughty child. It's amazing what his mother lets him__________ way with.
	A. get	B. make	C. do	D. go
46. A railway bridge is already__________ over the river.
	A. in construction	B. being built	C. erecting 	D. been erected
47. Of course I'm a Christian__________ I expect everyone who works here to be a Christian too.
	A. and	B. but C. since	D. then
48. The teacher__________ them the answer to the question.
	A. discussed	B. said	C. explained	D. told
49. I have absolutely no doubt__________ the innocence of the accused.
	A. about 	B. with	C. over	D. on
50. All students leaving college at the end of term must leave their addresses so that letters can be sent__________.
	A. through	B. to	C. on	D. forward
51. The little girl wouldn't go into the sea__________ her father went to. 
	A. except	B. but	C. also	D. unless
52. I__________ my friend to lend me his caravan for my trip to the country.
	A. proposed	B. convinced	C. suggested	D. persuaded
53. Having__________ the table, Mrs. Roberts called the family for supper.
	A. completed	B. ordered	C. laid	D. spread
54. Could you please tell me if you have any electrical typewriters__________?
	A. in store	B. in stock	C. in order	D. in supply
55. Paris lies__________ the river Seine.
	A. on	B. next	C. over	D. at
56. Mary Smith decided to give up her job for the__________ of the children.
	A. reason	B. sake	C. care	D. concern
57. He liked to sit__________ the river and fish.
	A. along	B. next	C. at	D. beside
58. She heated the chocolate until it__________ then pour it over the cake.
	A. changed	B. formed	C. melted	D. flooded
59. John swims very well and__________ does his brother.
	A. too	B. even	C. also	D. so
60. He got out of bed and took a few__________ but couldn't go any farther.
	A. actions	B. stages	C. starts	D. steps
61. This is not the right__________ to ask for my help; I am far too busy even to listen.
	A. circumstance	B. moment	C. opportunity	D. situation
62. He played an active__________ in politics until he was well over 80.
	A. job	B. scene	C. position	D. part
63. On the__________ to the town there is a beautiful wood.
	A. way 	B. entrance	C. street	D. direction
64. This morning the postman was__________ down the street by my dog.
	A. run	B. sped	C. chased	D. hunted
65. The party,__________ I was the guest of honor, was extremely enjoyable.
	A. to which	B. at which	C. for which	D. by which
66. Because it rained very heavily all day they had to__________ the garden party until the following Sunday.
	A. prearrange	B. rearrange	C. postpone	D. preserve
67. I'll have to__________ to you, otherwise he will hear.
	A. whistle	B. say	C. whisper	D. shout
68. He retired early__________ ill health.
	A. in front of	B. ahead of	C. on account of 	D. on behalf of
69. He hit the vase with his elbow and it__________ to the floor.
	A. broke	B. smashed	C. knocked	D. crashed
70. The train will be leaving in five minutes so you__________ better hurry up.
	A. will	B. had	C. would	D. should
71. There was nothing they could do_______ leave the car at the roadside where it had broken down.
	A. unless	B. but	C. instead of	D. than
72. The bus was so late reaching the station that I__________ missed my train.
	A. soon	B. entirely	C. almost	D. already
73. Driving in London is supposed to be confusing but I didn't find it at__________ difficult.
	A. first	B. once	C. all	D. least
74. The factory paid__________ nearly a million pounds to their employees who were injured in the explosion.
	A. back	B. out	C. off	D. in
75. I was just__________ to go out when you telephoned.
	A. thinking	B. around	C. planned	D. about
76. Take this road and you will__________ at the hotel in five minutes.
	A. reach	B. find	C. come	D. arrive
77. The job of student lodgings officer__________ a great many visits to landladies.
	A. offers	B. concerns	C. asks	D. involves
78. The young girl carefully__________ left and right before crossing the road.
	A. stared	B. looked	C. glanced	D. watched
79. He drives so quickly that I am afraid that one day he will__________ someone crossing the street.
	A. knock down	B. crash down	C. turn over	D. run across
80. I have often__________ why they went to live abroad.
	A. puzzled	B. surprised	C. wondered 	D. thought
81. "Do I have to take that French course?" "No, you__________."
	A. don't have	B. haven't	C. needn't	D. mustn't
82. Because his argument so confusing,__________ people understood it.
	A. little	B. less	C. few	D. clever
83. We flew to the island, then__________ a car for three days and visited most places of interest.
	A. charged	B. hired	C. bought	D. lent
84. The noise of the traffic prevented me from__________ to sleep.
	A. going	B. falling	C. beginning	D. starting
85. When he left school, John decided to__________ a priest instead of studying languages.
	A. train for	B. change to	C. become	D. study for
86. After a lot of difficulty, he__________ to open the door.
	A. realized	B. obtained	C. managed	D. succeeded 
87. As soon as the fire bell rang everyone walked quickly downstairs and out of the building, __________ gathered in the car park.
	A. then	B. while	C. to	D. before
88. Do you__________ my turning the TV on now?
	A. mind	B. object	C. disapprove	D. want
89. Mike was the__________ in his family; all his brothers were much taller. 
	A. lowest	B. shortest	C. littlest	D. slightest
90. My employer's__________ of my work does not matter to me at all.
	A. expression	B. meaning	C. opinion	D. belief
91. If only I__________ play the guitar as well as you!
	A. could 	B. should	C. might	D. would 
92. "My daughter, Mary, tries to__________ to see me at least one c a week" Mrs. Jones told the social worker.
	A. call up	B. drop in	C. go up	D. come on
93. "How can we__________ out together what we're to do if we never talk about it frankly?" she cried in desperation.
	A. work	B. test	C. search	D. find
94. One__________ of their new house is that it has no garden.
	A. dislike	B. disadvantages	C. complaint	D. pity
95. Her parents were very__________ because she was out so late that night.
	A. overcome	B. responsible	C. sorry	D. worried
96. I am late because my alarm clock never__________ this morning.
	A. went off 	B. turned on	C. came on	D. rang out
97. He__________ being given a receipt for the bill he had paid.
	A. demanded	B. insisted on	C. asked to	D. required
98. The child hurt himself badly when he fell__________ the bedroom window.
	A. out from	B. out of	C. over	D. down
99. The other driver failed to signal his__________ to turn right so I had to brake suddenly.
	A. design	B. intention	C. purpose	D. idea
100. They would__________ go by air than spend a week traveling by train.
	A. rather 	B. always	C. better	D. prefer
101. It's__________ long time since he last saw his brothers and sisters.
	A. such a 	B. too	C. very	D. so
102. The dentist told him to open his mouth__________.
	A. broad	B. wide	C. much	D. greatly
103. The children didn't know the__________ by which the game was played.
	A. customs	B. orders	C. rules	D. facts
104. Wait__________ you get home before you unpack your parcel.
	A. until	B. after	C. to	D. when
105. His parents never allowed him__________.
	A. to smoke	B. a smoking	C. some smoked	D. smoking
106. The child was told to__________ for being rude to his uncle.
	A. forgive	B. apologize	C. excuse	D. confess
107. This is the__________ of the bicycle which was stolen.
	A. information	B. detail	C. example	D. description
108. Some drives, after__________ annoy their fellow-motorists by slowing down again immediately.
	A. passing along	B. passing by	C. overtaking	D. taking over
109. It is__________ unlikely that the Queen agree to open the new Town Hall.
	A. greatly	B. highly	C. mainly	D. largely
110. I don't think he'll ever__________ the shock of his wife's death.
	A. get by	B. get over	C. get off	D. get through
111. Some school have very__________ rules of behavior which must be obeyed. 
	A. strict	B. strong	C. straight	D. solid
112. It was difficult to__________ a date which was convenient for everyone.
	A. organize	B. arrange	C. elect	D. provide
113. It's difficult to pay one's bills when prices keep__________.
	A. growing	B. raising	C. rising	D. gaining
114. You may not have to stay the night but take a toothbrush just in__________.
	A. preparation	B. case	C. time	D. order
115. She remembered the correct address only__________ she had posted the letter.
	A. since	B. following	C. after	D. afterwards
116. The shops are always__________ of people at Christmas time.
	A. stuffed	B. full	C. crowded	D. busy
117. I think he is unwell; he was complaining__________ a headache this morning. 
	A. of	B. at	C. from	D. against
118. I'm afraid a rise in salary is__________ just now.
	A. out of the question B. out of control	C. out of date	D. out of sight
119. British Leyland is aiming to push__________ its share of UK car sales to 25% over the next two years.
	A. through	B. out	C. on	D. up
120. In pain as a result of the fall, he__________ slowly home.
	A. sped	B. limped	C. stepped	D. wound
121. He__________ me to buy my air ticket immediately or it would be too late