cTeste engleza

True\false

1. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) Buckingham Palace is more than five hundred years old.

2. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) In 2007 Romania and Albania joined the European Union.

3. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) If you are welcoming a visitor, you will be less polite than when welcoming a friend.

4. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) A maximum number of forty per class would assure a more suitable environment in the classroom and the students would be able to concentrate better and learn more.

5. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) Depending on the addressee, an invitation can be more or less formal .

6. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)Libra is the zodiacal sign thet begins on October 23rd and ends on November 21st.

7. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)

“Lite” friends are those friends with whom you want to be deeply disclosing.

8. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)Romania and Bulgaria are the lastest Member States joining the European Unoin.

9. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)

Today’s European Union is the result of half a century hard work. In no other region of the world have sovereign countries pooled their sovereignty to this extent and in so many areal of crucial importance to their citizens.

10. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)The European Union hasn’t created a single market (because people, services, goods and capital cannot move around freely)

11. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)

The European Union has a very special anthem- Beethoven’s Odeto Joy, from Sympfony9-, and a Celbration Day-9 May

12. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)

The European Flag is a circle of 27 stars on a blue background.

13. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)The American flag is the Stars and the Stripes

14. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)America was discovered by Cristpher Columbus in 1492.

15. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)The American Congress consist of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

16. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)The American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world.

17. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

18. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)The Head of the Anglican Church (in UK) is the Pope.

19. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)Teleworkers are people who work in companies not for companies

20. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)When you have decided to find a job, the first step is to read the ads for vacancies in different newspapers, magazines, n specialized internet sites or to contact a recruitment agency.

21.Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancy advertised, you will be employed within twenty days.

22. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)When you have decides to find a job, you need to write an Application Letter and a Curiculum Vitae to the nearest company.

23. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F)If the emolyer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancy advertised, you will be shortliisted for an interview.

24. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) Every Thursday, the Queen of the UK meets the Prime Minister; they talk about world news and have a drink.25. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) The Danube Delta comprises 9,640sq.km. of marshland, forests, lakes, channels and rivers.

26. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) The Chanel Tunner (or, in short, the Channel) consists of three tunnels, each thirty miles long.

27. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) Marks &Spencer, the British mobile phones company, is the most famous British shop in the world.

28. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) The Channel Tunner((or, in short, the Channel) is the largest tunnel in the world.

29. Decide the sentence is true(T)or false(F) A traditional English breakfast consists in cereals with milk and sugar.

30. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) A tabloid newspaper focuses more on sensation than real news.

31. Decide the sentence is true(T)or false(F) It is estimated that corporate telephone usage in the UK has falled by more than 40%since 1995.

32. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) The European Commission consists of 27 members including 1 President and 5 Vice- Presidents.

33. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) The sea of the European Commission is in Strassbourg.

34. Decide if the sentence is true(T)or false(F) The United Kingdom comprises four constituent countries- England, Northen Ireland, Scotland and Wales-, with Elizabet II as head of State.

Multiple choise

1. How long___________ your car?a. are you havingb. have you had

c. you are having

2. After___________ some time with my family, I traveled to Londona. spendingb. have spentc. have spending

3. Would you mind___________ the book I gave you?a. to returnb. returningc. to returning

4. I don’t feel__________ to the cinema.a. to goingb. like goingc. to go

5. I______ him for years. a. have knownb. knowc. have been knowing

6. _______________ it go dark, I began to feel afraid.a. Whileb. As soon asc. Until

7. Don’t work so hard. You _____________very tired.a. look as ifb. looking as ifc. look

8. The people_____________ house we’re staying in live in England.a. whitchb. whosec. where

9. I heaven’t finished my homework____________.a. alreadyb. stillc. yet

10. I____________ in California when I met my friend Joe.a. workerb. was working c. working

11. Can you ______________the keys when you get home?a. give to her

b. give herc. to give her

12. Although students____________Everton are___________ in their early____, we are accepting more and more _________applicants.

a. attend, generally, twenty, olderb. attending, generally, twenties, oldersc. attending, generally, twenties, olders

13. Ideally, they_______have completed_______ one year_______university.a. should, at last, inb. must, as least, atc. should, at least, in

14. Although I made_________ impression during my job interview, I don’t think I’m going to hireda. a successfulb. an importantc. a favorable

15. I’d like you to_____ some recent photos__________ you write me. a. enclose, next time

b. enter, next time . c. enclose, , the next time

16. In his speech, the Predident__________the importance_________our productivitya. pointed, of increasingb. stressed, of to increasec. stressed, of increasing

17. “Why aren’t you working?” “Because I don’t know what________”

a. do I dob. am I doingc. to do

18. If you follow the____________you’ll learn how to operate this stereo system.a. writingsb. descriptionsc. instructions

19. “I work a a journalist for a national newspapers”.“That___________a really interesting job”.a. must beb. would have beenc. will be

20. “You probably get a really great salary”.“I’m not really as__________as you think Iam”a. paid well

b. well paidc. well paying

21. “ What sort of job are you looking for?” “I’d like to have a job_________use the foreign languages I know”

a. that canb. where toc. where I can

22. “How good are you at keeping deadlines?”“I always finish my work when I_________.”a. am supposingb. am supposed toc. have suppose

23. I bought a _______,_______,_________sweater.a. red, new, woolenb. woolen, new, redc. new, red, wollen

24. I’d like to ask you some questions about your_________background.a. educationb. educationalc. educated

25. “You’re late” “I_________ here fasted because there was such a heavy traffic”.

a. can’t getb. wasn’t gettingc. couldn’t get

26. I wonder__________you’d mind lending me your calculatora. howb. whetherc. when

27. “Anne’s not here now, but I can take a message for her.” . “O.K. Plase___________her to call Joe at eight o’clock”

a. to tellb. could you tellc. tell

28. I work_______ small ________company.a. for, publishingb. in a, publishingc. for a, publishing

29. The company has_________an office in Paris.

a. openedb. oppenedc. open

30. I have been_________to run a new office _________Paris.a. chose, in theb. chosen, inc. choosen, at

31.Alexandra said she__________their marketing manager.a. wasb. werec. is

32. You________obviously _________ill for several days. a. have, been b. had, be c. has, been

33. What did she say? She said she__________to talk to you.a. doesn’t haveb. aren’t aboutc. didn’t want

34. It is dreadful having__________a room with her. She is so untidy!a. sharingb. to sharec. to stay

35. Can you really_________to buy that CD__________now?a. affrorda, recorderb. afford, playersc. afford, player

36. _________you ring me to let me_________you_______safely? a. should, know, ‘re b can, know, are c. can, know, would be

37. Why________Andrew__________mistakes all the time?a. does, makeb. is, makingc. -, makes

38. How do you get________ __________your parents?a. -, withb. well, withc. on, with

39. What sort of_________car has Christine__________this time?a. -, buyb. a, buyc. -, bought

40. My sister had always______self-conscious about_______nose so she decided to go to________clinic _________an operation__________will straighten it.

a. been, her, a, for, whichb. be, his, a, for, whoc. been, her, the, for, who

41. You________be very proud of your son________so many prizes.a. will, to winb. will, wining

c. must, winning

42. We thought our cousins_______ us when they were in town last week, but they didn’t even phone. I suppose they________too busy.

a. would pay a visit, are all the timeb. would visit, must have beenc. will visit, are

43. I have just_______the garage to check whether they’ve__________my car, but I_________get an answer.

a. rung, fixed, can’tb. ring, fixed, cannotc. rung, fix, cannot

44. Why did you walk all the way from the station? You_________for a lift.a. had to phonedb. could have phonedc. should to ring me up

45. The expenses will be_________by__________taxpayer.a. Supported, -b. borne, thec. borne, those

46. It is one of___________cities in England.a. most pollutedb. the most pollutedc. polluted

47. The___________of the negotiations is uncertain yet.a. results b. rulesc. outcome

48. He finally __________to get in touch with him.

a. succeedeb managed

b. succeeded

49. There__________great_________between the two countries. Close relations __________between them.

a. are, differences, existb. are, difference, existsc. is a difference, are

50. She is _________ French and American.a. both b. alsoc. too

51. He should________ the waiter a bigger tip.a. givenb. have givenc. gave

52. He__________in politics since the last ________. a. was interested, electionsb. has been interested, electionsc. have been interested, voting

53. They are ___________ good friends, I_________ I had a car to see them more often.a. such, wishb. my, wantc. -, wanted

54. I___________ never manage to remember how________that door.a. can, to openb. will, oppeningc. cannot, to open

55. In the USA, young__________ are lucky to__________to drive at sixteen in some states.a. peoples, canb. people, be allowedc. people, allow

56. I________ two years in __________United States several years ago.a. spent, - b. spend, -c. spent, the

57. She _________ alone for ten years, since her parents’death.a. has been livingb. has been leaving

c. had been leaving

58. Whatever arguments the Union leader used in_________speech, be_________failed to convince ________ nation.

a. his, has, theb. his, has, a

c. her, her, the

59. Are you interested__________photography?a. forb. in c. at

60. I prefer travelling by airplane_________ it’s usually faster and more__________than other means of transportation.

a. although, comfortableb. since, comfortablec. furthermore, suitable

61. It was your birthday yesterday, _________?a. wasn’t itb. didn’tc. or it wasn’t

62. “ Where will we be able to have lunch?”“ Don’t worry . There are a lot of nice places________ downtown.”

a. for us eatingb. for eat atc. for eating

63. “What would you do if you lost your job?”“I guess _________another one.”

a. I would have looked for b. I would look forc. To look for

64. “ Why have you decided not to buy the car?”“Because I ____________.”

a. don’t afford it b. can’t afford itc. can’t afford

65. If you __________an effort, you will finish your work by two o’clock.a. tryb. makec. do

66. John is a very _____friend of mine and we’ve known each other for years.a. nearb. firm

c. close

67. I’ve been asked to be the_________ of ceremonies at our school’s graduation dinner.a. leaderb. speakerc. master

68. Your money will be______ if you are not satisfied with our service.a. rejoinedb. refundedc. restored

69. It is healthier to eat apples without ____________ them.a. cleaningb. undoingc. peeling

70. Most of the tenants who_________in our apartament building are students.a. rentb. residec. set

71. My teacher always _________me on the back whenever I do good work. a. hitsb. patsc. hands

72. He couldn’t listen to hit walkman because his mother had_________the batteries.a. tiedb. remover c. changed

73. I can’t do this puzzle. I ____________!a. give outb. give upc. give off

74. _____________ of them could win the quiz. It was very difficult.a. eitherb. neitherc. both

75. Flight nineteen from Paris is now arriving at ___________.a. gate twob. the gate two c. the second gate

76. The greater the demand, ____________the price.a. the highest

b. higherc. the higher

77. The Oxford University was__________in the thirteenth century.a. foundedb. foundc. renovated

78. We__________ swim near windsurfers.a. wouldn’tb. oughtn’tc. shouldn’t

79. We never stop____________language.a. learningb. learnc. to learn

80. If I _____________you, I’d write that letter straight away.a. have beenb. had beenc. were

81. I don’t want to coock. Let’s buy some__________fooda. takehomeb. takeawayc. takeoff

82. They have some very lovely___________in their garden.a. boothsb. bushesc. wigs

83. His uncle’s son is her___________.a. brother-in –lawb. nephewc. cousin

84. He contributed a great deal to the development of our culture_________-.a. wrinting, as a teacher and lecturerb. wrinting, teaching and lecturingc. wrinting, teaching and as a lecturer

85. “ According to a recent report, the number of automobile accidents has actually gone down. The reason for this decrease can be attributed to better driver education.”Based an the above astatements, there are fewer car accidents, because:

a. there are better cars on the roadb. drivers are better trainedc. drivers are very educated

86. “ Ticket prices: $30.000One Way- All Destinations, out of which:- 50%discount for night-time trips;- Passengers who are 18 years of age and younger pay 90%of the fare;- Passengers who are 5 years of the age and younger travel free-of-charge.

How much would you pay if you were sixteen years old?a. more than $20.000b. less than $15.000c. 10% off the regular fare

87. “ I’m fictional character in a play by Shakespeare. I live in Verona. My family are the swor enemies of the Montagues, but unfortunately I am madly in love with one of them. In our story, we get married secretly, but then things start to go drastically wrong. The end of our love story takes place in my family’s vault where my lover poisons himself and I end up stabbing myself with a dagger. Sad, isn’t it? My name is……..”.

a. Robert Kennedyb. The Duke of Windsorc. Juliet Capulet

88. “ The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as sugar or coffee. And I will pay more for that ability than for any other the sun.” Who might these words belong to?

a. John D. Rockefellerb. Benjamin Franklinc. Albert Einstein

89. Find the correct interpretation:He gave an accurate description of the man.

a. He handled them a report about the manb. He described the man accusinglyc. He gave a correct and exact description of the man.

90. Find the correct interpretation:Every writer is a student of human nature.

a. Writers always want to become students again.b. Writers always learn about the human naturec. Writers’ human nature is similar to students’ one

91. Find the correct interpretation:Before they moved in, they cleaned the house thoroughly.

a. They cleaned the house from top to bottom and then they moved inb. They went through the house to make sure it was clean before moving inc. They decided to clean the house they had moved in

92. Find the correct interpretation:They only knew basic language.

a. They had a very small vocabularyb. They were very coarsec. They used a simple computing language

93. Find the correct interpretation:

The USA is almost as large as Europe.a. Europe is slightly bigger than the USAb. Europe is as big as the USAc. The USA is much bigger than Europe

94. Find the correct interpretation:There were fifteen people besides me applying for the job

a. Fifteen people were standing next to me in the queue for the jobb. There were fifteen of us who wanted the jobc. I was not applying for the job

95. Find the correct interpretation:As he walker through the door, she walked out.

a. He walked in and at the same time she walked outb. Before he walked in, she walked outc. He walked in and then she walked out

96. Find the correct interpretation:Plase, take a seat!

a. Pick one up and take it awayb. I don’t want all my seats any morec. Sit down

97. Find the correct interpretation: How on earth did you find me?

a. You’ll never find out where I am b. It is quite difficult to get hold of me, but you didc. What do you think of me?

98. Find the correct interpretation: I am not actually on the list of candidates a. My mane is not on the list of candidates b. My name is not on the list, but it will be soon

c. I withdrew my mane from the list of candidates

99. Find the correct interpretation:He could have studied English last year.

a. He has studies English, but he doesn’t any moreb. He was able to study English last year.c. He had the opportunity to study English but didn’t take it

100. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:He was CONFIDENT in his approaches

a. trustfulb. certainc. tolerant

101. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:Helen was definitely a SHREWD woman

a. stupid

b. cleverc. direct

102. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters: His DESULTORY remaks made the vistors feel confused

a. goodb. initialc. untidy

103. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:Her CONSPICUOUS schievements are her best recommendation

a. well-knownb. remarkablec. social

104. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:The report was SCATHING about the lack of safety.

a. scornfulb. very criticalc. clear

105. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:His RUGGED manners betrayed his low origins.

a. awfulb. indecentc. coarse

106. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters: I was STUNNED by the news of her death. a. impressed

b. shocked c. stunted

107. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:As he seemed to be a coward, everybody TAUNTED him.

a. accusedb. ridiculedc. pointed at

108. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:She cast a FURTIVE glance at her partner

a. brief b. slyc. casual

109. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:Their sudden outburst was obiously genuine, it couldn’t have been CONTRIVED.

a. Falseb. plannedc. dissolute

110. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:She was a THRIFTY housekeeper, an important matter to one of his small means and never wasted a penny.

a. kindb. poorc. sparing

111. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:He proved himself a BOLD and ASTUTE commander.

a. brave, cunningb. brave, engagedc. fearless, severe

112. Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:With a sign he TOSSED the programme back on the table.

a. putb. filled in c. cast

113. Select the right answer:a. Someone had broken into the office and stolen the files.b. Someone had broken into the office and stonle the files.

114. Select the right answer:a. Her advisor was pleased with the topic whitch she had chose for her thesisb. Her advisor was pleased with the topic whitch she had chosen for the thesis.

115. Select the right answer:a. Having eaten and drunk too much the night before, he woke up with a headache.b. Having eaten and drank too much the night before, he woke up with a headache.

116. Select the right answer:a. The streets are wet; it should have rained last night.b. The street are wet; it must have rained last night.

117. Select the right answer:a. You had better to hurry if you don’t want to miss the bus.b. You had better hurry if you don’t want to miss the bus.

118. Select the right answer:a. Do you like to come to a party on Saturday.b. Would you like to come a party on Saturday?

119. Select the right answer:a. His father had hoped than he go into business with him.b. His father had hoped that he would go into business with him.

120. Select the right answer:a. Tom had a tooth filled.

b. Tom had a tooth fill

121. Select the right answer:a. She made the baby to make a nap.b. She made the baby take a nap.

122. Select the right answer:a. I one you twenty dollars, won’t I?b. I one you twenty dollards, don’t I?

123. Choose the most suitable word or phrase foe each space:Between you and………. she has twenty years advantage over me:

a. Ib. Me

124. Choose the most suitable word or phrase foe each space:He liked to know the ins and ……… of anything once it had captured his interests.

a. outsb. ups

125. Choose the most suitable word or phrase foe each space:I believe it was agreed that our legal colleagues here would report our decision to the moderator, as soon as it was signed and……….. a. final

b. sealed

126. Choose the most suitable word or phrase foe each space:She drank……… tea

a. feebleb. weak

127. Choose the most suitable word or phrase foe each space:She was dressed as on the day before, in white frock ans her shiny white boots with their……… heels.

a. tallb. high

128. Choose the most suitable word or phrase foe each space:My traveller’s cheques were in an …………….pocket.

a. innerb. inward

129. Choose the most suitable word or phrase foe each space:Don’t forget to ………… the light when you leave.

a. turn offb. close

130. Choose the most suitable word or phrase foe each space:It’s good to get away from the city and visit the………

a. field b. country

131. Choose the correct name for the place described below:You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables were.

a. greengrocer’s b. butcher’s

132. Choose the correct name for the place described below:You can put money in your account here.

a. ATMb. c. Bank

133. Choose the correct name for the place described below:You can buy stamps, and send letters here

a. post officeb. newsagent’s

134. Translate into English (choose the correct sentence):Incearca sa nu ai de-a face cu asemenea oameni

a. Try not to deal such peopleb. Try to deal not with these peoples.

135. Translate into English (choose the correct sentence):L-am convins sa creada acest lucru a. I convinced him into believing it. b. I argued him into believing it.

136. Translate into English (choose the correct sentence):E imposibil ca Roger sa fi negat acest lucru. a. Roger can’t have denied it. b. Roger musn’t have denied it.

137. Translate into English (choose the correct sentence):Probabil ca au fost multi solicitanti anul acela.

a. There may have been many applicants that year.b. There must have been many applicants that yaer.

138. Translate into English (choose the correct sentence):Am auzit pasi la apartamentul vecinilor mei de la etajul cinci.

a. Iheard footsteps in my neightbour’s flat on the 5th floorb. I heard steps in my neighbour’s apartament on fifth floor

139. Translate into English (choose the correct sentence):Ar trebui sa lucrezi mult si sa iti termini experimentele.

a. You would to work much and bring your experiments to endb. You ought to work much and bring your experiments to an end

140. Choose the best alternative to complete each sentence.…………. me a favour.

a. makeb. do

141. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence:Thank you fot the trouble you’ve ……..

a. in the country onb. to the country

142. Choose the best altenative to complete the sentence:How about going …………….. one of these days?

a. in the country on b. to the country

143. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.

You don’t like to be…………..when you are……….a business talka. disturb, deployingb. disturbed, having

144. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.Could you help me ………… this translation?

a. withb. at

145. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.This building …………. Many offices

a. comprehendsb. houses

146. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.Henry was …………… and felt he couldn’t say a word.

a. in the corner.b. cornered

147. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.Ms. Smith, …………is Paul Johnson, our new accountant.

a. that personb. this

148. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.Secondary………..is vitally important for young people. School plays an essential role in preparing them for………….

a. tuition, adultnessb. education. Adulthood

149. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.I am writing to appy for the ………….. of Assistant Manager

a. position b. title

150. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.He qualified as an economist in 1995 and set up in………..in Sheffield.

a. businessb. company

151. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.After leaving school, he………….. in a solicitor’s office

a. practicedb. was working

152. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence.She earns her ………… by telling fortunes at the seaside.

a. rentb. living

COMPLETIONScrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgule si un spatiu

1. Complete the sentence with: of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by

You’ll have to introduce yourself………the person who is sitting……… you …….. a symposium or conference.

2. Complete the sentence with: of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by

It’s healty to have lots ……… different friends………. different levers …….. intimacy because not only is it impossible to be close………. It’s also undesirable.

3. Complete the sentence with: with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by

Most ……… us have friends as close as family, whom, ………..a difficult moment we’d call ……… 3 a. m. ……… consolation or advice because we know they won’t reject us.

4. Complete the sentence with: with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by: The authorities ………. education should make sure that the subjects taught ……. schools are ………… value ……… the outside world.

5. Complete the sentence with: in, with, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by:

Teleworkers communicate ……….. supervisors ……….. telephone, fax or e-mail; they usually transfer information ………. their own computer ……… the office computer ……… electronic means.

6. Complete the sentence with: in, up, against, to, or at: Have you ever been …….. England? What time does our plane arrive ………… London? I met an old friend ………. Henri Coanda Airport.

7. Complet the sentence with: for, against, in, out, to, up, of or among:

He wanted to fight ……… the enemies …………… his country.I took you ……….. somebody else. He was ………… friends.