Help me please solve the test
Choose the correct word to fill in the gaps
a) Mike invented the device, but it was his brother who put it on the market.
b) Columbus discovered America in 1492.
If Jane gets the promotion, it will add an extra four thousand pounds to her annual salary.
The pizza delivery boy thought his wage was rather low for a full day's work.
2.
a) Jake's back hurts because he tried to lift a very heavy box on his own.
b) If you have any questions, please raise your hand.
3.
a) Cindy has been looking for work since the beginning of the month.
b) James wants to find a second job because he needs the extra money.
4.
a) Ben is a cute toddler. He's just learning to walk and he keeps falling down all the time.
b) Of course, Annie can't talk yet, she's just a four-month-old infant.
5.
a) Jason finds Geography fascinating because he learns a lot of things about the formation and history of our planet.
b) Annie wants to travel to all those countries she studied in her Earth Science class.
6.
a) Professor Smith thanked his close colleagues for their support in his research.
b) The company's business is growing, so it needs to hire more employees.
B Fill in the missing word. There are three answers you do not need to use.
7. The police came to the conclusion that it wasn't the accountant who had stolen the money. 8. Ben has a tough deadline to meet, so he's been working during the weekend. 9. It is amazing how Liz has been able to bring up five children and work at the same time, I really admire her. 10. Ann asked for permission to leave early. 11. I addresses with the two girls I met on holiday. 12. Who invented the television? 13. She works as a freelancer from home. 14. What does your dad do for a living? 15. Does your dad often work overtime?
Grammar
16. \"Why was Mr. Black angry with Ann?\" - \"Because she had not finished her work. 17. How long had you been studying English before you first visited England? 18. They had lived in France for ten years before they moved to Canada. 19. Had he finished making the lunch when the guests arrived? 20. Grandma had gone to the supermarket before they got home from school.
E Underline the correct item.
26. In the beginning of his career, Thomas Edison mostly invented telegraphic devices. 27. Abraham Lincoln began his political career at a young age of twenty-three. 28. I believe Kate will have a brilliant career in law. 29. This song brings back happy memories from my childhood. 30. Her husband's new job brings in an extra 150 pounds a week. 31. I don't think Mary can work well under pressure; maybe someone else should do this project. 32. Tim was in charge of presenting our science project to the class yesterday. 33. Jim couldn't believe it when he won first prize at the science show. 34. The new government has brought about many changes in education. 35. The great scientist Alexander Fleming died of heart problems.
Everyday English
F Use the sentences (a-e) to complete the dialogue. Pat: Guess what! I've got some great news. a) How does he like his new job? Sue: b) What happened? Pat: My brother got a new job last week. c) Wow! That's fantastic! Sue: d) What does his new job involve? Pat: Yes, he works for a company as a computer programmer. e) That's too bad. Really? Sue: f) Is he disappointed? Pat: He loves it, but the pay isn't really that good. Sue: h) Is he optimistic? Pat: No, he's very optimistic that he'll get a pay rise in the near future. Sue: That's great.