English Language Entrance Exam

Duration: 1 hour
Section 1 Choose the correct answer 1. When _____ you going home? a. do b. are c. will d. is 2. _____ do you come from? a. Who b. Where c. Which d. What

3. _____ you like a cup of coffee?

a. b. c. d. Do Are Will Would

4. I _____ been to Scotland yet. a. have b. havent c. am not d. dont have 5. I _____ play the piano and the trumpet.
a. b. c. d. have Can Dont Cant

6. Hubert doesn't know _____ stole his watch. a. who b. whose c. when d. where 7. _____ you eaten your dinner?
a. b. c. d. Do Did Have Has

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8. I _____ playing tennis when it started to rain. a. have b. just c. was d. still 9. _____ do you come to school?" "By bus."
a. b. c. d. Why Who How What

10. Does David live with you? No, he _____. a. dont b. doesnt c. isnt d. arent 11. Have you _____ to Thailand? a. ever gone b. ever been c. visit d. visiting 12. I can't remember what the teacher looks _____. a. with b. like c. about d. at
13. I studied _____ three years at Huddersfield University. a. during b. for c. since d. after

14. I _____ realized she was your sister, sorry. a. had b. have c. didnt d. hadnt
15. How _____ do you weigh? a. much b. many c. often d. few

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16. Don't talk to me. It _____ been a very hard day. a. has b. hasnt c. was d. is
17. _____ you like to go to the seaside this weekend? a. Do b. Are c. Could d. Would 18. "My car isn't very clean." "_____ is mine." a. So b. Together c. Either d. Neither 19. If you could meet anyone, who _____ you choose? a. could b. would c. will d. have

20. You must _____ me to buy Rachel a present, or I'll forget. a. recommend b. suggest c. remember d. remind
21. "I often go to Razor's disco." "Really? So _____ I." a. am b. do c. will d. have

22. Can you switch _____ the light? It's getting dark. a. on b. off c. down d. up 23. Nigel isn't as tall _____ his sister. a. as b. than c. for d. like

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24. This is a difficult exercise, so _____ your time doing it. a. have b. take c. spend d. waste
25. I _____ talk to him right now, if I were you. a. should b. would c. want to d. have to 26. Would you _____ if I opened the door? a. like b. mind c. believe d. allow

27. If I _____ realized you were tired, I'd have slowed down. a. didnt b. hadnt c. had d. have
28. "What's this key _____?" "It's the key to the garage." a. like b. for c. made of d. belong to 29. If Jane hadn't been late, she _____ have missed the exam. a. would b. cant c. wouldnt d. couldnt 30. After no-one bought tickets to the party, we had to call it _____. a. off b. down c. over d. away 31. It's no use _____. He never listens to complaints. a. complain b. to complain c. complaining

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d. in complaining
32. She's a model now, but when she was young she _____ to be very plain. a. tried b. had c. use d. used

33. At university I had to put _____ with loud music from my next door neighbor every night. a. along b. up c. out d. myself
34. Leslie felt ill after she ate the fish and so _____ Carl. a. was b. felt c. did d. bad 35. I'm neither more intelligent _____ less intelligent than my sister. a. and b. nor c. or d. even 36. Here. Give me a _____ with this ladder, would you? It's a bit heavy. a. help b. hand c. finger d. lift

37. Phil _____ his windows cleaned yesterday. a. tried b. had c. arranged d. allowed
38. Tammie would rather _____ sleep here tonight. a. to b. like c. try d. not

39. If you _____ eaten so much when you were young, you wouldn't be fat now. a. had b. hadnt
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c. were d. have
40. _____ the time you read this, I'll be flying to Rio de Janeiro. a. When b. By c. At d. In

41. I'd rather you _____ smoke in here, if you don't mind. a. dont b. wont c. didnt d. not 42. If you want to come tonight, give me a call. If _____, I'll tell you all about it tomorrow. a. yes b. no c. so d. not 43. Clive _____ better hurry, or he'll miss the train. a. would b. should c. had d. might 44. It _____ a long time to drive to Scotland from London. a. needs b. takes c. deserves d. requires 45. The fierce snake, _____ venom is extremely toxic, is found in Eastern Australia. a. which b. that c. whose d. its 46. This conversation is useless. We're just going round in a _____ circle. a. useless b. harmful c. vicious d. dreadful 47. I ran ______ my teacher at the movies last night. a. into
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b. about c. out of d. at 48. It was all untrue, I made ______ the story.
a. b. c. d. in at up out

49. I can't make _____ your handwriting. What does this say? a. out b. up c. in d. at

50. Watch _____ - there's a rattlesnake! a. out b. up c. in d. at 51. I was named _____ my grandfather. a. before
b. after c. with d. at

52. Don't hang _____. I'm going to change phones. a. on b. at c. of

d. up 53. Never give _____! You can do it! a. up b. at c. of d. out

54. When the phone rang, she _____ a letter.

a. b. c. d. writing writes had written was writing

55. I _____ that movie many times.

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a. b. c. d.

have seen saw was seeing had seen

56. I _____ a cold for two weeks.

a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. had have had have has has taught has been teaching teaches had taught had had have had have had has worked worked had been working works have called will call call called will be waiting am waiting waited wait have received will have received receive received

57. James _____ at the University since June.

58. We _____ that car for ten years before it broke down.

59. She _____ at that company for three years when it went out of business.

60. I _____ you when I arrive.

61. When your plane arrives tonight, I _____ for you.

62. By next November, I _____ my promotion.

63. Jason will be tired when he gets home because he _____ for over an hour.
a. has jogged

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b. jogged c. will have been jogging d. will jog

64. He promised he _____ a postcard from Egypt.

a. b. c. d. would send has sent sends will have sent

65. John walked _____ towards the door. a. quickly b. quick 66. Jane doesn't speak French. Sam doesn't speak French _____. a. either b. too c. also d. again 67. He loses everything. He _____ lost his own wedding ring! a. also
b. even c. too d. and

68. _____ Bob studied very hard, he still failed his French tests.
a. b. c. d. Even though Although However Ever

69. The bed is extremely large and heavy. _____, Jim managed to carry it into the house by
himself. a. Even so b. Although c. Even though d. Despite

70. She _____ their homework.

a. b. c. d. made her children do made her children to do made her children doing made her children to doing

71. I _____ the brakes.

a. had the mechanic check b. got the mechanic check

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c. had the mechanic to check d. get the mechanic check

72. Don has _____ that I actually got lost on the way to the bathroom.
a. b. c. d. a. b. c. d. so a big house very big house such a big house much big house such quickly so quickly very quick such quick

73. She spoke_____! She sounded like an auctioneer.

74. Donna requested that Frank _____ at the party. a. is b. was

c. be d. will

75. Rachel was wearing a dress _____ was very unusual - she usually wears trousers. a. which b. that 76. Jenny was wearing a dress _____ was very unusual - it had an exotic pattern all over it. a. which b. that 77. My Grandma usually cooks the dinner, _____. a. but she isnt tonight b. but she doesnt any more 78. My Grandma used to cook the dinner, _____. a. but she isnt tonight b. but she doesnt any more
79. If you dont study harder, you _____ the risk of failing the exam. a. have b. play c. run d. face 80. Joe was in pain because he had a _____ of sand in his eye. a. gram b. spec c. bunch

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d. clunch

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Section 2 Reading Comprehension Questions 81 to 90 refer to the following passage: 1 During the past three years, the staff members of the Smithsonian Institution's Family Folklore Project have interviewed hundreds of persons about their family folklore. To prepare for these interviews we drew our academic backgrounds in folklore and American studies, and upon our personal backgrounds as members of families. In addition, we reviewed the major instruction guides in genealogy, oral history, family history, and folklore fieldwork. Although these publications were all helpful in some way, no single book was completely adequate since family folklore combines aspects of all the above disciplines. Over time we have developed guidelines and questions that have proven successful for us; we hope that the following suggestions will be helpful to anyone who wishes to collect the folklore of his or her own family.

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81. In line 6, "publications" most nearly means a. members b. backgrounds c. schools d. journals 82. In line 7, "adequate" most nearly means a. Sufficient b. Unhelpful c. Boring d. Genealogical 83. What would be the topic of the paragraph that would follow this one? a. How to gather family folklore b. History of the Smithsonian institution c. A description of genealogy d. Useful books on family folklore

84. What can be inferred about the researchers who conducted the interviews?
a. b. c. d. They were mathematicians and physicists They were historians and sociologists They had children They wrote books

85. The purpose of the passage is to a. Motivate b. berate c. instruct d. cajole 86. The assumption of this passage is that

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a. anyone can successfully interview people about their family folklore without prior training b. American history is inherent in the family folklore of Americans c. American history and folklore of Americans have no connections d. no guidelines are needed in the interviews 87. According to the passage, which kind of instructional guide was NOT consulted as a source? a. Clinical sociology b. Genealogy guides c. Oral history d. Folklore fieldwork 88. "Academic background" in this passage refers to a. life experience b. college/university study c. fieldwork d. travel 89. One definition of family folklore represents it as a. not historical in nature b. not traditional in nature c. not academic in nature d. interdisciplinary in nature 90. The final decision of the Smithsonian Institution's Family Folklore Project was to a. use only a fieldwork guide to proceed with their work b. trust only already published guides on how to proceed c. use only historical accounts on how to collect family folklore d. write their own guides on how to collect family folklore

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Questions 91 to 100 refer to the following passage: 1 Try to make the Visitor Center your first stop at any park. There you will find information on attractions, facilities, and activities such as scenic drives, natural trails, and historic tours. Descriptive films, literature, and exhibits will acquaint you with the geology, history, and plant and animal life of the area. The park staff will answer questions about accommodations, services, and the attractions. Most of the parks described in this book do not offer meal and lodging. Many parks can provide assistance for those who have visual, auditory, or other physical limitations. Most have parking lots, restrooms, and other features that are accessible to disabled persons. If accessibility is important to you, however, inquire in advance.

91. What do most parks NOT offer? a. Lodging b. Restrooms c. Natural trails d. Exhibits 92. Which of the following park areas might have special facilities for a handicapped person? a. Natural trail b. Historic tour c. Restroom d. Restaurant 93. Why should the Visitor Center be your first stop? a. It will offer detailed information on the park and its activities. b. The visitor center always has free food. c. It is the only place with a bathroom. d. The Visitor Center is the only place to buy park passes. 94. In line 3, "descriptive" most nearly means a. natural b. comely c. beautiful d. representative 95. In line 9, "inquire" most nearly means a. demand b. ask c. ignore d. pay 96. In this passage accessibility" means a. availability of admission tickets to certain areas b. availability of park staff to assist people c. the ease with which a physically disabled person can get to and through a park d. in what direction one drives to get to a particular attraction 97. The implication for handicapped people is that

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a. b. c. d.

they are welcome but not provided for in most parks they are welcome and provided for in most parks they are not really welcome in most parks there are no facilities for them in most parks

98. The background material described includes all the following EXCEPT a. interviews with inhabitants b. exhibits c. literature d. films 99. What is meant by "accommodations"? a. Scenic drives-nature trails b. Geology-history c. Meals-lodging d. Plant life-animal life 100. What limitations does the author NOT consider with respect to requiring special assistance? a. Visual limitations b. Auditory limitations c. Physical limitations d. Mental limitations

End of Exam Best of luck

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