LIFELINES - LEVEL A
PRETEST 1 * Time : 60 minutes
Choose the word, phrase, or sentence that has the same meaning or that best completes each unfinished sentence below.
1. Mr. Macdonald was washing up at nine o’clock in the morning.
a. washing his body b. bathing c. washing the dishes d. washing clothes
2. You should be nice to him.
a. generous b. gentle c. kind d. open
3. You must reserve a room.
a. clean b. tidy c. book d. check into
4. You must discover why he’s here.
a. explain b. find out c. tell d. find
5. The firemen were able to put out the fire.
a. keep down b. make out c. extinguish d. clear out
6. Mrs. Riley, an elderly widow, was walking along a dark London street.
a. mature b. older c. somewhat old d. very old
7. He could see that they were terrified.
a. badly frightened b. badly injured c. badly shocked d. badly scolded
8. He asked me to call the fire brigade.
a. telephone b. write to c. go for d. send
9. Maps can _____________ many different things.
a. inform b. show c. guess d. instruct
10. Scientists say the earth is almost ____________ rock.
a. firm b. liquid c. solid d. stuck
11. The Atlantic Ocean is ___________ the United States and Europe.
a. in b. among c. with d. between
12. In the tropics there are only two _____________.
a. times b. seasons c. weathers d. climates
13. Some insects can ______________ disease.
a. cause b. make c. produce d. send
14. In this cold climate, trees can’t ____________.
a. grow b. bring up c. mature d. continue

15. You’ll burn yourself if you aren’t _____________.
a. good b. careful c. kind d. working hard
16. It _________ him over two months to cross the Atlantic Ocean.
a. took b. lasted c. cost d. spent
17. I __________ them, but they didn’t come.
a. hoped for b. expected c. waited d. looked to
18. The ___________ over the mountains was dangerous and difficult.
a. mission b. tunnel c. trip d. street
19. The president is an American-born ____________.
a. citizen b. human being c. person d. member
20. A ___________ person has a nice face.
a. kind b. good-looking c. friendly d. warm
21. The __________ of the Armed Forces is the leader of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Marines.
a. top b. head c. first d. highest man
22. We use __________ to make clothes.
a. suit b. dress c. cotton d. tissue
23. Americans have a lot of ___________ freedom.
a. personal b. physical c. human d. technical
24. A middle-aged person is ___________.
a. quite old b. quite young c. elderly d. not young or old
25. She’s ___________. She’s not comfortable with people she doesn’t know well.
a. friendly b. shy c. warm d. nice
26. A(n) ________ person is good in sports.
a. athletic b. heavy c. strong d. healthy
27. He has a nice face. He’s very ______________.
a. handsome b. gentle c. fit d. kind
28. Blond hair is ___________ hair.
a. light-coloured b. dark c. dark-brown d. red
29. They are _____________. They ride the buses and trains.
a. passengers b. riders c. drivers d. travellers

30. __________ is the amount you must pay to ride the bus.
a. Money b. Fee c. Fare d. Tax
31. A security guard protects people from _____________.
a. danger b. fire c. disease d. damage
32. The bus is ____________. It’s cool in the summer.
a. well-equipped b. air-conditioned c. repaired d. re-decorated
33. It is easy to travel by bus or train. The transportation is __________________.
a. convenient b. fast c. expensive d. comfortable
34. I’ve worked hard ______________, and I am now old enough to retire.
a. in some years b. a short time c. in my youth d. all my life
35. I am tired of seeing her.
a. interested in b. bored with c. frightened at d. worried about
36. Where are you going ? I’ll give you a lift.
a. take you in my car b. follow you c. lift you up d. give you my car
37. I sometimes stay _________ bed until lunchtime.
a. in b. on c. at d. by
38. I looked ____________ the window.
a. onto b. out through c. out off d. out of
39. The shops close ____________ Saturday afternoons.
a. on b. in c. by d. at
40. The driver of that car hit that post _________ there.
a. at b. on c. over d. by
41. The driver got out of the car and began shouting ___________ me.
a. at b. on c. onto d. towards
42. _____________ the way to the station, I bought some cigarettes.
a. On b. In c. Through d. By
43. There is an extra wheel______________ of the car.
a. on back b. in back c. at back d. in the back
44. I knocked the bottle __________ the table and broke it.
a. off b. out c. from d. apart from

45. They help me to lift __________ the table.
a. up b. high c. upwards d. off
46. Take __________ your shoes and put _____________ your slippers.
a. on, out b. on, off c. off, on d. off, out
47. Tom collects his salary ___________ of each month.
a. at end b. by end c. at the end d. on the end
48. After he _____________ work he went home.
a. finishes b. has finished c. is finishing d. finished
49. I didn’t understand the problem ____________ he explained it.
a. then b. and c. until d. after
50. He ____________ get up early.
a. never use to b. used never to c. never used to d. used to never
51. He ____________ shorts.
a. often wear b. often wears c. wears often d. is often wearing
52. Please show me ___________ this washing machine.
a. how to operate b. how operate c. what to operate d. the what operate
53. I _____________ go to bed late tonight. I have to get up early tomorrow.
a. shouldn’t b. have to c. like to d. need to
54. You ____________ finish your soup if you don’t like it.
a. must b. needn’t c. should d. have to
55. I’m not _____________ that shelf.
a. enough tall to reach b. tall enough for reach c. tall enough reaching d. tall enough to reach
56. I checked the answers. Two of ____________ were wrong.
a. that number b. the group c. them d. they
57. I have finished my work, but Mary _____________.
a. hasn’t b. didn’t c. isn’t d. has
58. I hate __________ so early, but I’m afraid I have to.
a. of leaving b. to leave c. for leaving d. at leaving
59. When I saw that the house was on fire, I didn’t know _______________.
a. what I do b. what I did c. what should I do d. what to do

60. Instead of saying “I walked in the garden”, we can say “ __________”
a. I had a walk in the garden b. I had walk in the garden c. In the garden I had walk d. I had some walk in the garden.
61. Instead of saying “I washed before going out”, we can say “ _____________ “.
a. I do wash before going out b. I washed hand before going out.
c. I had a wash before going out. d. I had a washing before going out.
62. Instead of saying “He wanted to drink a glass of water”, we can say “ _____________”
a. He wanted to drink a water glass. b. He wanted to have a drink of water.
c. He wanted drinking d. He wanted a drink.
63. I ____________ him since 1961.
a. saw b. might see c. haven’t seen d. would see
64. He was _______________ to wake up.
a. very tired b. so tired c. too tired d. quite tired
65. You should not speak to _____________.
a. such people b. such like people c. so people d. like people
66. You should not make ____________ mistakes .
a. so many b. such many c. so much d. that many
67. There ______________ very few people in the shop.
a. were b. is c. has been d. was
68. Last week he went to the theatre. He was ___________ the theatre.
a. to b. at c. into d. on
69. The young man and the young woman were sitting behind him. He was sitting __________ them.
a. farther than b. above c. ahead d. in front of
70. _______________ did the policeman feel ? Angry .
a. Where b. Why c. How d. When
71. Last summer he went to Italy. He was ___________ Italy last summer.
a. at b. to c. in d. on
72. ______________ him a few words of English ? The waiter.
a. Who taught b. What did he teach c. Who did he teach d. Whom did he teach
73. He’s just arrived ……………….. New Delhi airport.
a. in b. on c. at d. with

74. This film is …………….than the one we saw last week.
a. as good b. gooder c. more good d. better
75. Most of the students are ………………..to pass the examination.
a. enough good b. good enough c. too good d. very good
76. My brother isn’t coming home ……………10 P.M.
a. until b. to c. on d. in
77. These clothes are ……………..cleaner than the others.
a. very b. as c. too d. much
78. Mr. Brown …………….in the army from 1960 to 1980.
a. serves b. is serving c. has served d. served
79. I ………………a letter from him yet.
a. haven’t received b. didn’t receive c. isn’t receiving d. don’t receive
80. You can’t speak Russian. …………………..
a. either can I b. neither can’t I c. neither can I d. I can’t neither
81. How long did it ………………..you to get there?
a. go b. need c. have d. take
82. I want to ……………….the army.
a. go b. take c. participate d. join
83. There are many ……………..for new immigrants in Australia.
a. offices b. toilets c. uniforms d. hostels
84. Where are you going? I’ll give you ……..
a. a ladder b. a lift c. an elevator d. a staircase
85. Did you enjoy yourself at the party? Yes, I had a good ………………there.
a. game b. dance c. time d. drink
86. During lunch they ………………..international politics.
a. interviewed b. transferred c. discussed d. talked
87. What about ……………………? Will I be able to find a house?
a. identification b. accommodation c. qualification d. construction
88. Do you think there is any ………………...life on the moon?
a. terrible b. wonderful c. unusual d. intelligent

89. She …………….a fortune from her aunt.
a. drew up b. inherited c. offered d. enjoyed
90. An operation is usually performed by a ……….
a. doctor b. scientist c. surgeon d. operator
91. Mr. Brown …………..his children to school everyday.
a. drives b. brings c. takes d. picks
92. Mary works at a supermarket. She ………….$5 an hour.
a. pays b. brings c. takes d. earns
93. Someone …………..to do the work. We should not talk any more.
a. has b. are c. have d. must
94. The boy looks a little bit thin …………….he is strong.
a. for b. and c. or d. but
95. The police …………..warned the people not to come home.
a. hasn’t had b. hasn’t c. has d. have
96. The students have got ………….news about their exams.
a. many b. some c. a d. a few
97. We arrived ……..the station just in time to catch the train.
a. in b. at c. to d. for
98. This book is different …………..the one I had.
a. with b. of c. to d. from
99. The ………….depth of the Suez Canal is about 10 meters.
a. usual b. average c. popular d. surprising
100. Brian wants to be a soldier, but he dislikes wearing …………………
a. clothes b. a uniform c. a suit d. a custom
LIFELINES - LEVEL A
PRE-TEST 2 * Time : 60 minutes
Choose the word, phrase, or sentence that has the same meaning or that best completes each unfinished sentence below.
1. The hotel has got a swimming pool, but it is often empty.
a. without water b. without person c. jammed d. closed
2. She’s got an average of 9.5 points. That’s the best score today.

a. experiment b. for c. result d. test
3. Our speed is approximately 600 miles an hour.
a. at least b. for c. more than d. about
4. They are going to build a bridge over the house.
a. buy b. set for c. construct d. complete
5. They congratulated her on her success.
a. looked for b. praised…for c. evaluated d. searched for
6. With great difficulty. He climbed into the shop window.
a. too big b. a lot of c. most d. wonderful
7. The results of the trip will be announced immediately.
a. formed b. heard c. reported d. known
8. Robert Gibbs is a great plane robber, the police caught him in England last week.
a. called for b. arrested c. met d. seen
9. It has been grown for about six hundred years.
a. periods b. ages c. decades d. centuries
10. We went to the airport to see her off.
a. say good bye to her b. take care of her c. see to her d. look for her
11. They had to put off the match because of heavy rains.
a. start b. take to c. postpone d. end
12. It is now _______________ for you to meet her.
a. possible b. possibly c. possibility d. possesses
13. Are you ____________ on the excursion to Cairo today?
a. coming b. taking c. booking d. setting
14. Hello. Can I make ____________ to see the optician?
a. a meeting b. an appointment c. an experiment d. a department
15. Running is usually an individual sport, but volleyball and football are ___________ sports.
a. collection b. single c. team d. group
16. Please ____________ the radio, it’s too noisy.
a. slow down b. let down c. put down d. turn down
17. Why don’t you ___________ your coat? It’s rather hot in here.

a. switch off b. take off c. call off d. see off
18. We aren’t ______________ enough to travel everywhere by taxi.
a. poor b. rich c. strong d. weak
19. They are fighting the oil pollution which is _____________ local beaches.
a. threatening b. pleasing c. coming d. tiring
20. Nothing can grow in this poor _______________.
a. surface b. grass c. ground d. soil
21. “No camping” means :
a. there isn’t any b. it’s without camping c. you aren’t allowed to camp d. you needn’t camp
22. A verb from “question” is :
a. to request b. to question c. to quest d. to queer
23. A famous actor in movies is called:
a. a movie producer b. a film star c. a talented man d. a movie director
24. A second-hand cassette player is :
a. one previously owned by someone else b. one with two hands
c. one that can show the second d. a brand-new one
25. I shouldn’t let him ___________ so long.
a. sleeping b. slept c. to sleep d. sleep
26. Every country ___________ an army to defend the people.
a. have b. is having c. has d. are having
27. The task will not be easy. It will be ______________ hard work for you.
a. a b. the c. an d. no word is needed
28. I bought this new watch in the same shop as you ____________.
a. have b. do c. did d. are
29. Peter ___________ my bicycle since 8 o’clock yesterday morning.
a. was having b. has had c. has been had d. is having
30. During the game, the rain _____________ so we had to stop suddenly.
a. has started b. started c. starting d. have started
31. Several centuries ago people ____________ in those hills.
a. use to live b. lived c. have lived d. living

32. Does Peter own that car? No, I think his brother __________it now.
a. has owned b. is owning c. owns d. was owning
33. There was a violent storm when we ______________ London.
a. reached b. have reached c. are reaching d. reach
34. We went to his town, but there ____________ nothing interesting to see.
a. is b. were c. was d. no word is needed
35. Their minds are empty and their future ___________ hopeless.
a. seem b. are seeming c. is seeming d. seems
36. In the newspaper there _____________ a lot of news about the earthquake.
a. has b. is c. have d. are
37. We must give the pupils an opportunity to find __________ own solution to the problem.
a. his b. her c. their d. our
38. Everyone in the world _____________ to lead a happy life.
a. wants b. want c. are wanting d. is wanting
39. Hurry up! We’ve got _______________ time.
a. much b. enough c. little d. few
40. He doesn’t speak much English. Only ____________words.
a. a few b. much c. few d. little
41. I enjoy _______________ alone.
a. to be b. having been c. being d. no word is needed
42. Do you mind _______________ such a long way to work every day?
a. to travel b. travel c. travelling d. being travelled
43. Is this book worth ____________________?
a. to read b. to have read c. read d. reading
44. It cost me _________________ money to furnish the house.
a. many b. few c. a lot of d. all are correct
45. My mother _______________ the room at the moment.
a. is cleaning b. cleans c. has cleaned d. cleaned
46. Steel is ________________________ than wood.
a. more heavy b. as heavy c. heavier d. more heavier

47. The fire spread through the building very quickly but everyone _______________________
a. could to escape b. is able to escape c. can escape d. was able to escape
48. Summer is ________________ than Autumn.
a. hot b. hottest c. hotter d. more hot
49. I go to school with __________________ every day.
a. he b. him c. his d. himself
50. Mary and __________________ would like to join the English club.
a. me b. my c. mine d. I
51. We arrived _________________ to have some coffee before class.
a. enough early b. early enough c. too early d. early too
52. Allen has learned ______________ to study in France next year.
a. enough French b. French enough c. much French d. many French
53. We ______________ to the baker’s last week.
a. drive b. are driving c. drove d. have driven
54. Mr. Green _________________ a colour television set already.
a. is buying b. buys c. has bought d. have bought
55. My family has lived in Ho Chi Minh City _______________________.
a. for ten years b. since I am a child c. since ten years d. for 1992
56. Have you ever gone to Bangkok?
a. Yes, I do b. Yes, I had c. Yes, I am d. Yes, I have
57. Last night, we studied hard until _______________ about midnight.
a. at b. for c. on d. no word is needed
58. They fell ______________ love at school.
a. on b. at c. in d. for
59. They go to work _______________ foot.
a. by b. on c. in d. with
60. He arrived at the manager’s office ________________ an interview.
a. for b. of c. under d. over
61. William is quite fond ______________ music.
a. in b. of c. at d. with

62. Don’t use the office phone ________________ personal calls.
a. on b. of c. for d. with
63. A rescue helicopter has arrived ________________ the scene.
a. at b. after c. with d. for
64. Eighty thousand people attended _______________ Elvis Presley’s funeral.
a. at b. for c. in d. no word is needed
65. Tom left school ____________________ the age of 16.
a. in b. on c. at d. with
66. In this photo, we’re with ________________ classmates, Jessica and Keiko.
a. my b. their c. our d. them
67. Are these _______________ shoes? – No they aren’t. Those are not my shoes.
a. my b. your c. their d. our
68. My sister is ___________. Her husband is a doctor.
a. married b. single c. divorced d. separated
69. – How do you do? - ____________
a. Nice to meet you! b. I’m fine, thanks c. Pleased to meet you! d. a and c
70. – See you. - __________________
a. OK, see you b. Yes, bye c. Oh, that’s interesting! d. Well, I must be off
71. I’m a doctor. – __________________
a. Pleased to meet you! b. Not bad, thanks c. Anything else? d. Oh, that’s interesting
72. Well, I must be off! – __________________
a. I’m fine thanks b. OK, see you c. Nice to see you! d. Thanks, anyway
73. Which word has the first stressed syllable?
a. Brazil b. Australia c. Portugal d. Argentina
74. Which pf the following words has the second stressed syllable?
a. lemonade b. engineer c. assistant d. Singapore
75. “Her hair is long and dark” means: _______________
a. She’s a long, dark hair b. She’s got dark, long hair c. She’s got long, dark hair d. She’s got a long, dark hair
76. These two boys are identical. I think they are _________________
a. brothers b. cousins c. nephews d. twins

77. Rebecca is my father’s sister.
a. niece b. grandmother c. aunt d. cousin
78. Tom and jack are Bob’s sister’s sons.
a. grandsons b. brothers c. nephews d. cousins
79. “Bill is bald” means: ______________________
a. Bill has got dark hair b. Bill has got white hair c. Bill has got no hair at the top of his head
d. Bill has got only a little hair on the right of his head
80. Sally’s dog’s black and white. It’s name’s Philip
A B C D
81. – How much are those envelops? – ____________________
a. So that’s 50p please b. That’s $1.50 altogether c. They’re 50p each d. That’s 50p change
82. Which word has an extra syllable in the plural?
a. apples b. uncles c. badges d. names
83. Which of the following words has no extra syllable in the plural?
a. offices b. wages c. toothbrushes d. motorbikes
84. In England, you can’t gamble ____________ you are 18.
a. until b. since c. at d. when
85. In Britain, you can vote in _____________ when you are 18.
a. pubs b. elections c. museums d. universities
86. John’s son can play ______________ drums.
A. the b. a c. an d. –
87. What time did the film start? – ___________
a. It was 8 o’clock b. It started 8 o’clock c. It’s at 8 o’clock d. It started at 8 o’clock
88. When you are 18, you can get ________________
a. married b. a job c. a musical instrument d. a and b
89. Stephen ______________ finish a report on time.
a. has b. has got c. has to d. a and c
90. – Can you play golf at 9 o’clock on Sunday? – ____________________
a. No, I’m sorry. The morning’s no good for me b. Seven thirty’s all right for me
c. Oh, that’s a pity! d. Is it for two people?

91. – Is 8:30 OK for you? – _______________
a. Yes, it has b. No, thank you c. Yes, it’s fine d. b and c
92. – I can’t make it on Friday. What about on Sunday? – ____________________
a. Fine idea! b. I don’t want to make it on Sunday
c. See you on Sunday d. Yes, Sunday is all right for me.
93. – Good morning. Can I help you? – _______________
a. Yes, Can I make an appointment with Dr. Wall, please? b. Yes, How much is this coat?
c. Have you got any children? d. a and b
94. We have fruit or ice-cream for ________________
A. a light meal B. a big meal C. dessert D. appetizer
95. Lunch is their big ______________ of the day
a. dessert b. meal c. food d. custard
96. – Can you play any_____________? – Yes, I can play the violin and the piano
a. sports b. foreign languages c. musical instruments d. music
97. I prefer classical music __________________ rock music
a. than b. to c. as d. but
98. – ______________ bacon do you need? – I need some bacon
a. How many b. How much c. What d. Which
99. – ________________ sausages would you like? – I would like some sausages
a. How many b. How much c. What d. Which
100. Do you have _________________ toast for breakfast?
a. some b. a c. a few d. any