Lexico-grammatical Test

Task I: For the following set of sentences, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.

1. Living in a city was difficult at first, as we had grown up in a small village, surrounded by the beauties of …....

Since she has a very easygoing ……, she probably won’t object to the changes.

The support which the families of the victims are receiving is primarily of a practical ……..

2. From what your colleagues tell me, I ……. you’ve been having one or two problems at work recently.

It is expected that a huge crowd will …….. outside the embassy later today.

Not being an expert herself, she is trying to ……. some ideas from the police for her forthcoming article on juvenile delinquency.

3. Supporters of the defendant came from all parts of the country to …… outside the courtroom during the trial.

The findings of the survey clearly …….. the relationship between poverty and crime.

The new manager is unlikely to …….. much generosity towards those who work for the company.

4. In order to enter the building, we had to force our way through a ……… crowd.

Aircraft are unable to take off at the moment owing to the …….. fog which had settled over the runway.

I find his writing so …….. that it is difficult to take in all the ideas he puts forward in his books.

5. Screaming with disgust, she ……… on the beetle as it crawled across the kitchen door.

His years as an army officer have …… him with an air of authority and importance.

The official took my passport and …….. the date of my arrival in the country on one of its pages.

6. One ……. on the agenda that we really need to discuss at today’ meeting is what pay rise we should ask for this year.

At a particular ………. in his talk, the lecturer put down his notes and walked out into the audience.

Since we cannot decide what to do, there seems to be no …….. in our continuing this discussion, does there?

Task II: Choose the appropriate ending, a) or b) for each sentence.

1. I’m playing tennis with Roger tomorrow, ……..

a) if the weather is good.

b) so I’m afraid I can’t come with you on the picnic.

2. Are you going to marry me, ……..

a) if I promise to give you whatever you want?

b) or do I have to wait for another five years?

3. The train is due is arrive at six o’clock this evening, ……..

a) but I expect it’ll be late.

b) owing to the bad weather conditions.

4. He is on the verge of resigning, …….

a) by the end of this month, I’m sure.

b) though I don’t think he’s told the boss yet.

5. That tree is going to fall down, ………

a) so get away from it quickly.

b) by the time we return.

6. I’ll be wearing a red pullover, ……..

a) if you’d prefer that.

b) So I’ll be easy to spot

7. I’ll be going to the supermarket later, …….

a) so if you want something, let me know.

b) if you can’t be bothered to.

8. You’ll be working overtime every day next week, ……..

a) because three members of staff are ill.

b) if you don’t listen to what I’m telling you.

Task III: Read through the following text and use the given word in brackets to form a word that fits in the space.

One of the ensuing benefits of increased wealth which has (1. question) ……. changed the character of much of the world today is the phenomenon of mass tourism. All over Europe countries brace themselves for the annual (2. invade) ……. of tourists, rather as their ancestors awaited the arrival of the barbarians; and the effects of the onslaught are often just as (3. destroy) ……..

Mass tourism has degraded all it has come in contact with. It encourages shabby (4. pretend) …….. and false traditionalism. It frequently reduces the beauties of nature and the ageless (5. noble) ……… of cathedrals and palaces to the level of gimmicks. Furthermore, commercialism promotes greed and often leads to tourists feeling they have been (6. charge) …….. for services or “had” in other ways.

Perhaps the outlook need not be so gloomy though. The (7. realize) ……… that tourism needs to be carefully regulated if it is to be (8. benefit) ……….. has prompted several countries recently to introduce legislation curbing development in particular areas.

(9. mercy)………., the tide is now turning. Tourist facilities now have to blend in with their surroundings.

Mass tourism should not be something to be feared. It does, after all, offer (10. bound) ……….. opportunities for local employment and brings about greater understanding between people from different areas.

Literature:

Mann R. New Proficiency Gold: Exam Maximiser