- Can I borrow your guitar for a minute, please?   Yes,you can

- Can you come on Monday evening?' 'Sorry,but ... ... football.   I'm playing

- Can you give me the book, ... is on the shelf over there?   which

- Choose the alternative which best completes the following sentence. "..., would you?".   I don't suppose you would like another beer

- Choose the alternative which best completes the following sentence. "Diabetes, ..., is sometimes caused by an antibody that destroys the pancreas cells producing this hormone".   a serious disease in which the body cannot produce enough insulin

- Choose the alternative which best completes the sentence. "The architect ... the drawing when ... the mistakes".   had just finished; he noticed

- Choose the alternative which does not change the meaning of the phrase in square brackets in the following sentence. "This car is [cheaper] than that one".   less expensive

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the phrase in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Sally [has been vegetarian] for years".   hasn't eaten meat

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "He looked everywhere in his room, but [couldn't] find his keys".   wasn't able to

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I can [see] by your tan that you've been on holiday".   tell

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "It's customary to [wear] black at funerals".   dress in

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "John is happy because his salary has [risen]".   increased

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "She [remembered] seeing a man outside the shop that night".   recalled

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The man [hurt] his back moving heavy tables".   injured

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "This technique is pretty [outdated]".   old-fashioned

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "We asked a man where the bank was, but he didn't [answer]".   reply

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "We spent Sunday on the [couch] watching TV".   sofa

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "About a third of Americans suffer from [occasional] insomnia".   periodic

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "He is a very [reliable] person".   dependable

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I shall complete the task [forthwith]".   at once

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Jim [used to be] married to an Indian".   was once

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "One of the [players] broke his leg".   competitors

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Peter's [attire] is most becoming".   costume

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the word or words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The [muffled] sounds intrigued us".   muted

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "It was [an endless] list of terrible events".   a never-ending

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I tried two pairs of shoes, but I [didn't like either of them]".   liked neither of them

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Building that new fireplace [has worn me out]".   has made me really tired

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "I didn't [expect] that film [to be] so good".   think; would be

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "She looks good now that she [has lost weight]".   slimmed down

- Choose the alternative which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The driver is sorry about the accident. He [regrets what happened very much]".   really regrets what happened

- Choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the underlined word and which does not change the meaning of the original sentence. "Sonar devices can locate the position of submerged objects through echoes".   underwater

- Choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and which does not change the meaning of the sentence. "Water waves are (generated) by the action of the wind".   produced

- Choose the answer which is closest in meaning to the words in square brackets and wich does not change the meaning of the original sentence. "You can be sure that [we will be received with open arms] when we get home".   we will be greeted warmly

- Choose the best phrase to complete this sentence: The receptionist _____ to spell my name.   didn't know how

- Choose the best word or phrase to complete the following: Your purse? ____ in your office?   Isn't it

- Choose the best word or phrase to complete this sentence: Several people ____ his suggestion and some emails were exchanged about this.   responded to

- Choose the best word to complete this sentence: The composer Christian Fischer has just ____ at the age of 87.   died

- Choose the best word to complete this sentence: The insurance pays ____the medical bills.   All

- Choose the best word to complete this sentence: Translation can be a lucrative full- or part-time __ .   Job

- Choose the correct form. “ _____ hours do you study every day?”   How many

- Choose the correct form. “ We prepared the dinner by_________.”   ourselves

- Choose the correct form. “Did you hear _____ John did?”   what

- Choose the correct form. “I am sorry, but I _____ agree with you.”   don't

- Choose the correct form. “I had a drink with Mary____Saturday.”   on

- Choose the correct form. “I was about _____ when the phone rang.”   leaving

- Choose the correct form. “I would like _____ me how to use the new equipment.”   you to show

- Choose the correct form. “I'm not used _____dinner at 6 p.m.”   to having

- Choose the correct form. “John lives_______ a small flat.”   in

- Choose the correct form. “This is my sister; do you know _____ name?”   her

- Choose the correct form. “What time_____to bed?”   do you usually go

- Choose the correct form. “When _____ , give him this envelope.”   Steve arrives

- Choose the correct form. _____ a tour of the palace?   Does the programme include

- Choose the correct form. A good manager has to deal with problems quickly and effectively. "Deal with" means _____ .   manage

- Choose the correct form. A major designer has divulged this season's fashions to a main competitor. "Divulged" means _____ .   revealed

- Choose the correct form. As my mother is afraid of flying, she always travels _____ train.   by

- Choose the correct form. Because of the reform of the ministry, a lot of employees risk to be _____ .   dismissed

- Choose the correct form. Did you manage to finish the marathon?   yes, I did

- Choose the correct form. He will be in Rome _____ time, but we have no time to see him.   some

- Choose the correct form. I have not had the _____ to read the newspaper today.   possibility

- Choose the correct form. if I were offered a job in America I _____ it immediately.   would take

- Choose the correct form. I'm sorry I haven't written earlier.   that's all right

- Choose the correct form. It _____ a disaster if we lost the contract.   would be

- Choose the correct form. Mary made a swift _____ from her illness.   recovery

- Choose the correct form. Only owners of residence permits can park here. "Owners" means _____ .   proprietors

- Choose the correct form. She _____ many different jobs since she moved to silicon valley.   has had

- Choose the correct form. She is going to change her job when she _____ a better one.   is offered

- Choose the correct form. The new director is very enthusiastic and works hard to _____ his objectives.   achieve

- Choose the correct form. The office is open from 9 in the morning _____ 6 in the evening, Monday to Friday.   until

- Choose the correct form. The potato is not indigenous to Europe and _____ is the tomato.   neither

- Choose the correct form. The region was voted the _____ productive in Italy.   most

- Choose the correct form. What _____ when you finish the course?   are you going to do

- Choose the correct form. What do you like doing in the evening?   listening to music

- Choose the correct form. Where are you going to _____ your Christmas holidays this year?   spend

- Choose the correct form. Yesterday, the guests _____ in through the main entrance.   came

- Choose the correct form. You really _____ to see a doctor about that back problem.   need

- Choose the correct form:   an apple

- Choose the correct form:   an egg

- Choose the correct form:   an inkpot

- Choose the correct form:   an old book

- Choose the correct form:   a horse

- Choose the correct form:   a big egg

- Choose the correct form:   a hat

- Choose the correct form:   a dog

- Choose the correct form:   a letter

- Choose the correct form:   a lamp

- Choose the correct form:   a car

- Choose the correct meaning of the phrase between square brackets. "I'm too tired to cook tonight. Why don't we [eat out]?".   have dinner in a restaurant

- Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in brackets. "After a day of negotiations, the ambassadors still [could not see eye to eye]".   they did not agree

- Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in brackets. "The boy enjoyed the poem so much that he decided to [learn it by heart]".   memorize it

- Choose the correct meaning of the phrase in square brackets. Jean: 44How did you know it was my birthday today?" Susan: 00h, you know, [a little birdie told me!].   an unnamed person told Susan about Jean's birthday

- Choose the correct meaning of the word in square brackets. "We arrived too late. The party was [over]".   finished

- Choose the correct meaning of the words between square brackets. "If you have another suggestion, [I am all ears]".   I am willing to listen

- Choose the correct sentence.   I ran upstairs as fast as I could

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "... to get to Piazza della Marina?". "About 20 minutes".   How long does it take

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "A midwife is a qualified nurse ... extra training in obstetrics".   who has had

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Aristotle, one of the greatest natural philosophers, ..., the leading cultural and intellectual city in Greece".   lived in Athens

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Bill drunk a ... while he was at the market".   glass of water

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "By the time you read this letter, I ...".   will be gone

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "David was ... all day".   at home

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Frederick J. Turner, ..., argued that the frontier shaped a distinctive way of life".   a famous American historian

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "If you don't like your job ...".   you had better quit

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "It is extraordinary that she ... to hold her breath for so long".   is able

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Janet has ... a teaching job".   put in for

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "More people live in New York ...".   than in Washington

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Pablo ... speak English, ...?".   can't; can he

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "The carpenter tried ... of the broken beam".   to join the pieces

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "The thief got the ... out of the bag and counted ..., while the police ... about to catch him".   money; it; were

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "The workers ... doing overtime".   are fed up with

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "There's ... in the way he talks".   something strange

- Choose the group of words which best completes the following sentence. "What ... on Sundays?".   does Tony usually eat

- Choose the group of words which best completes the sentence. "I can't buy a DVD player, ...".   I haven't got enough money

- Choose the group of words which best completes the sentence. "We've got enough plates, but we must buy some ...".   plastic knives and forks

- Choose the group of words which best completes the sentence. "What's the time?". "It's almost ...".   half past eleven

- Choose the noun that is closest in meaning to the word in brackets and that does not change the meaning of the sentence. "This is a clear [instance] of his laziness".   example

- Choose the number between five and seven:   six

- Choose the number between nineteen and twenty-one:   twenty

- Choose the odd word out.   Cow

- Choose the right alternative to complete the following sentence. "What time does the train arrive ... Milan?" "At about 5 o'clock".   in

- Choose the right alternative to complete the sentence. "Is this Judy's book?". "No, it's ...".   ours

- Choose the right synonym of the word between square brackets. "My secretary is very [fast] in doing things".   quick

- Choose the right synonym of the word between square brackets. "The teacher's way of explaining has been very [clear]".   plain

- Choose the right synonym to the word between square brackets. "He is always very [kind]".   polite

- Choose the right synonym to the word between square brackets. "The prisoner wanted to [escape]".   run away

- Choose the right synonym to the word between square brackets. "The show has been very [amusing]".   entertaining

- Choose the right verb tense that completes the following sentence. "That year they broke up, but they ... for four years".   had been married

- Choose the right way to begin this question: ___you think you'll miss her?   Do

- Choose the synonym of the word between square brackets. "John was very [glad] about your success".   happy

- Choose the synonym of the word between square brackets. "My sister is always very [careful]".   cautious

- Choose the synonym of the word between square brackets. "This is the book that John [required]".   requested

- Choose the synonym of the word in square brackets of the following sentence. "He believes everything you [tell] him".   say to

- Choose the word or group of words that best replaces the word in square brackets of the following sentence. "I hope he will be able to do the job [properly]".   in the right way

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "... were you talking?".   With whom

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "... your biggest faults is impatience".   One of

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Do you think it ... tomorrow?".   will rain

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "He used to ... to school on foot".   go

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "I have to buy ...".   a loaf of bread

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "I really ... any interesting films lately".   haven't seen

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "If Mary ... us a big dinner tonight, I wouldn't suggest that we have a pizza".   made

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "The book I'm reading ... Henry Fielding".   was written by

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "They ... not forget Henry's birthday gift".   had better

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "They said they would come, ... they?".   didn't

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "They woke up when they ... the noise".   heard

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Three-dimensional art forms include sculpture, architecture and ...".   jewellery

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Vienna is in Germany, isn't "No, ...".   it isn't

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "We can probably find ... bed at that big shop".   a comfortable

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "What time will you get to the airport?". "At 7.30. I'll give you a call when I ...".   arrive

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the following sentence. "Would you like ... pasta?".   some more

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the sentence. "Obesity can be caused by eating ... when you're a child".   too much

- Choose the word or group of words which best completes the sentence. "Obesity can be caused by eating ... when you're a child".   too much

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. "... gloves are not expensive".   These

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. "At the dinner party, Patricia sat ... Peter".   next to

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. "If Peter ... to come with me, he would   had wanted; have telephoned

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. "There is a bus ... the hotel".   outside

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “... if I open the window?”   Do you mind

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “... is strong enough to lift it”.   None of us

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “I like this song. Please ... the radio”.   turn up

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “I remember the Christmases we spent in Italy when we ... Martinis on the beach before Christmas lunch”.   used to drink

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “I urgently need information on the climate in Patagonia but ...”.   I can't find it

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “In ancient times, doctors ... decide what was wrong by examining body fluids such as urine, phlegm and vomit”.   had to

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “She has never ... at a public event before”.   spoken

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “The car stopped outside the supermarket ... the bank”.   in front of

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “The dentist told him to open his mouth ...”.   wide

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “The professor ... talking despite the fact that his students ... listening to him”.   carried on; were no longer

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “We ran all the way, but got to the station really late, and our train ...”.   had already left

- Choose the word or words which best complete the following sentence. “We'll be late: ...”.   it is two hours since we've been stuck here

- Choose the word that best replaces the one in square brackets of the following sentence. "The job I want to do is a very [hard] one".   tough

- Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word in square brackets and that does not change the meaning of the sentence. "The teacher's way of explaining has been very [clear]".   plain

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "... I have some water, please?".   May

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "... will you finish up your dinner?".   When

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "Although the members of Council wanted to go home for dinner, there was no hope for an early ...".   adjournment

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "Have you been here before?". "Yes, I ...".   have

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "He doesn't have time for his many ...".   hobbies

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "His ... directions misled us; we did not know which of the two roads to take".   ambiguous

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "How long does the plane take to ... to Rome?".   get

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "I ... the glass".   broke

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "I will ... at the concert tomorrow".   sing

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "I'd like to apply for that banking job but I haven't got ... experience in international finance".   Muth

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "I'd like to apply for that banking job but I haven't got ... experience in international finance".   much

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "It's cold today. You'll need to wear a ... if you go out".   coat

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "Mr Faye designs colourful Christmas wrapping   paper

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "My friends gave me a surprise party, ... was good of them".   which

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "That unpleasant man always ... hatefully".   behaves

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "The football match will be ... off because of the snow".   called

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "The sky was grey and it ... heavily".   rained

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "They are jealous ... your success".   of

- Choose the word which best completes the following sentence. "You were frightened by a concept which you ... in your own mind".   created

- Choose the word which best completes the sentence. "The audience had mixed feelings ... the film".   about

- Choose the word which best fits the meaning of the sentence. "Architects travel to Greece and Italy to ... the marvels of classic design".   study

- Choose the word which is closest in meaning to the word between square brackets and which does not change the meaning of the original sentence. "Norman Rockwell's paintings and illustrations display a [meticulous] attention to detail".   careful

- Choose the words that best complete the following dialogue. "Will you join ... for dinner?". "I am not sure ... would be happy about it".   them; they

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "... advice, I'll be happy to help you".   Should you need

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "... if I ... the radio on?".   Would you mind; turned

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "According to the survey carried out last week, ... so many people been unemployed in our country".   never before have

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "I'm so happy today! I've just met him and now I'm ...".   on cloud nine

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "In some countries, women still cover their heads ...".   as they did in the past

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "In some countries, women still cover their heads 11   as they did in the past

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "In the South they raise varied crops, including fruits, ..., soybeans and peanuts".   vegetables

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "The ... of this poisonous algae has caused the ... of many kinds of fish".   proliferation; death

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "The organisation ... together countries ... the principles of the market economy".   brings; sharing

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. "We'll be late: ...".   it is two hours since we've been stuck here

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. A: "Shall we have a barbecue tomorrow?" B: "It might rain. ... do something inside instead".   I'd rather

- Choose the words which best complete the following sentence. A: "Shall we have a barbecue tomorrow?" B: "It might rain.... do something inside instead".   I'd rather

- Completare la seguente frase: Sorry, I have to go right now, otherwise ____   I miss my train

- Completare la seguente frase: This shirt is ____ than the blue one, but ____ than the white one.   Nicer, more expensive

- Complete correctly. “My holiday is __________July.”   In

- Complete correctly. “Robert __________to play football this evening.”   Is going

- Complete correctly. “The Pacific is the__________ocean in the world.”   Largest

- Complete correctly. It's _____ expensive for a european student to study in the best american universities.   too

- Complete correctly. She asked me where _____ last night.   I went

- Complete correctly. The ferry was delayed _____ fog.   due to

- Complete correctly. Traffic has been banned from the city centre _____ to reduce pollution.   in order

- Complete correctly. We usually spend the weekends _____ the garden.   doing

- Complete correctly. When I finish the course, I _____ work in a software house.   could

- Complete the following dialogue with the best combination of words. A: "Oh no! I've forgotten to ... David to the party". B: "That's OK. I'll tell him about it when I ... him at work".   invite/see

- Complete the following dialogue. "I've got a terrible headache". "... you an aspirin".   I'll get

- Complete the following dialogue. A: "Do we need ... cheese from the market?" B: "Yes, can you get a piece of Parmesan please?".   any

- Complete the following sentence with the most appropriate word. "Although there are ... outbursts of gunfire, we can report that the major rebellion has been suppressed'.   isolated

- Complete the following sentence with the right word. "I haven't seen Rita ... I was 12".   since

- Complete the following sentence with the right word. "John studies Italian at London University, but at the moment he ... Rome".   is visiting

- Complete the following sentence. "Are you ... for the bus?".   waiting

- Complete the following sentence. "Bill is very forgetful: you'll have to ... or he'll never do all the things you want him to do".   keep on him

- Complete the following sentence. "By the time he gets to the office, the meeting ... over".   will be

- Complete the following sentence. "He ... for his eye glasses right now".   is looking

- Complete the following sentence. "He ... see it".   couldn't

- Complete the following sentence. "He sees his reflection ... the mirror".   in

- Complete the following sentence. "I haven't been to London ... five years".   for

- Complete the following sentence. "I think I ... written twenty letters".   have

- Complete the following sentence. "I used to ... how to cook".   know

- Complete the following sentence. "If ... wrong this time, nobody will ask for your opinion again".   you are

- Complete the following sentence. "If I ... about her earlier I would have told you".   had known

- Complete the following sentence. "It's amazing how much John ... his father: they look and act exactly the same".   takes after

- Complete the following sentence. "Jane and Bob have grown up. Now ... are 16".   they

- Complete the following sentence. "Peter and Tom are tired because ... work too much".   they

- Complete the following sentence. "Shall I get anything for you at the supermarket?". "Yes please, ... tomatoes".   get some

- Complete the following sentence. "Sound comes in waves, and the higher the frequency, ...".   the higher the pitch

- Complete the following sentence. "That's the flat ... last month".   where Christopher stayed

- Complete the following sentence. "The ships have ... reached the Suez Canal".   already

- Complete the following sentence. "These are nice shoes, but they're too stiff. I hope it doesn't take too long to   break them in

- Complete the following sentence. "They washed their swimsuits ... hand".   by

- Complete the following sentence. "We expect the amount you owe to be settled ...".   in due time

- Complete the following sentence. "We should go home: ... is getting dark".   it

- Complete the following sentence. "We're going ... Spain for a holiday".   to

- Complete the following sentence. "Yesterday we ... dinner at 8 pm".   had

- Complete the following sentence. "You'll lose marks if you don't ... in all the gaps".   fill

- Complete the following sentence: "Jim's mother liked her gift because Jim ... himself".   picked it out

- Complete the following sentence: "The war reporter ... injured in an explosion".   has just been

- Countries _________ main industry is tourism are very vulnerable to changes in fashion.   whose