Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1. I don’t have time to work because I study full – time; I’m a Biology ______.
a. teacher
b. career
c. major
5. Do you play cards? Yes, but only with my friends. _______ in my family likes to play.
a. Everyone
b. Nobody
c. They
8. I’m ______ out to party these days. But I’ll go out with you tonight.
a. not going
b. not
c. don’t go
10. I had a very high fever last night. _________. That is not good! You should see a doctor.
a. I bet
b. Are you serious?
c. All right
15. I was an animal lover when I was a child, I _______ a lot of pets.
a. would have
b. had
c. was having
16. How many of your friends speak English? _______ them do.
a. A lot
b. Some
c. A lot of
17. I think I was thirteen, ______ twelve, when I first read The Lord of the Rings.
a. no, wait…
b. gosh
c. I guess…
18. Do you want to go the movies tomorrow? Sure! _______, I just remembered I have a doctor’s appointment.
a. You are kidding
b. To be honest
c. No, wait
21. My friends have a nice beach house in Tonsupa. Do you want to go? I’m sorry. _______?
a. how so
b. how far
c. where
22. The gym I go to is five minutes away from my house. Excuse me, it’s _______?
a. how far
b. how many
c. how much
23. I’m going to fail the math exam. _____ so hard to remember all the topics!
a. It is
b. They’re
c. They are
24. Excuse me, do you work here? Yes, I do! I’m here _______.
a. for give help
b. to help
c. in helping
26. Put the dishes in the ______. I’ll wash them later.
a. sink
b. bathtub
c. shower
27. Do you mind going with me to the store? _______. I need to go, too.
a. No problem
b. No, not at all
c. Sure
28. Do you mind if I am a little late? There’s a lot of traffic. ________. Take your time!
a. Of course I do
b. Oh, no. No problem
c. Well, I do
29. You didn’t answer the phone. _______ you sleeping when I called you?
a. Were
b. We’re
c. Was
30. Was Fernando with you when he fell? No, he was skating ______ himself.
a. for
b. by
c. with
31. I was walking when it started raining. But I had my ______ with me, so I didn’t get wet.
a. kindness
b. briefcase
c. umbrella
32. Yesterday, I got into a fight, and a guy punched me. That’s why I have a ________ eye
a. blue
b. black
c. purple
34. Yesterday I broke my girlfriend’s favorite sunglasses. Oh, no! _______ she got really mad at you.
a. I bet
b. I’m not sure
c. Maybe
35. Mr. Anton is not here right now. Would you like to ________ a message?
a. call in
b. drop
c. leave
36. Mrs. Cordero doesn’t live here. I think you have the ________ number.
a. wrong
b. bad
c. worse
37. Do you and your sister look _______? Not at all. We look very different.
a. like
b. after
c. alike
42. Do you like to dance? Yes, I do. I really enjoy _______ reggaetton!
a. dancing
b. in dance
c. to dance
44. Do you want to come to the party? _______ from the office is here.
a. All
b. Every
c. Everybody
46. Do you like pizza? I love it, but at the moment I _____ to eat more healthy foods.
a. am trying
b. trying
c. will try
48. Hell, Mrs. Galindo. Can I see Gina? You can’t see the _______ before the wedding. It is bad luck.
a. bride
b. girl
c. groom
50. Does Gabriela want anything from the supermarket? _______ Let me ask her.
a. I’m not sure.
b. Really?
c. Not at all.
51. Are you older than me? I’m not sure. ________
a. When were you born?
b. When you born?
c. When did you born?
52. Did you study French last year? No, I didn’t. I _______ German,
a. took
b. take
c. were taking
59. Can you help me with my homework? __________. What do you want me to do?
a. No, thanks
b. Go ahead
c. No problem
60. When my friend told me the address, I was thinking about something else. I _______ listening, actually.
a. didn’t
b. wasn’t
c. was
61. I was sitting in the park when a bird ________ me. It was very funny, actually!
a. was attacking
b. attacking
c. attacked
62. Yesterday at work, I fell in front of everybody. Everybody laughed! I was so _______!
a. surprised
b. mad
c. embarrassed
63. If you don’t sit correctly, you could hurt your ________.
a. toes
b. back
c. front
64. ________ you father is going to love this book. He loves to read.
a. I mean
b. I bet
c. I mind
65. On my trip to Paris, I visited the Eiffel Tower. It was so amazing! _________.
a. Oh, that’s funny
b. I bet
c. I guess
66. My phone _______ was really high last month. I paid 180 dollars!
a. connection
b. bill
c. fact
67. Does anybody in your family ______ you? No, I’m the only one with blue eyes.
a. look like
b. seem like
c. look at
68. Who’s the girl _______ to Clark Kent? You don’t know her? That’s Lois Lane
a. speaks
b. speaking
c. spoke
69. My _______ next year is to eat less junk food and do more exercise.
a. up
b. out
c. off
70. My tooth hurts a lot. I’m going to make an appointment with my _______.
a. nurse
b. doctor
c. dentist
73. I don’t like soccer. I can’t believe it! Everybody I know __________ soccer.
a. likes
b. like
c. liked
76. I hardly ever ______ to other countries, but I really want to visit Italy.
a. am traveling
b. am going to travel
c. travel
77. There are too many _________ on your birthday cake. You are getting old!
a. flames
b. candles
c. toppings
78. ________ are the things you wear when you graduate.
a. A cap and scarf
b. A hat and suit
c. A cap and gown
79. Did you pass your final exam? I did. I answered ________ of the questions correctly.
a. none
b. a few
c. most
82. I’m going to climb Chimborazo. I am very excited! Awesome, ________ take a lot of pictures.
a. You would
b. You need
c. Don’t forget to
83. Where can I find a clean glass to drink water? You can get one from the _______ on the right.
a. carpet
b. cabinet
c. stove
84. If you want very loud music, you should buy bigger ________.
a. cushions
b. speakers
c. equipment
85. Could you please wait a few minutes? We have another call. ______ I’ll wait.
a. No problem
b. I bet
c. Actually
86. When my sister _______ my new sweater, she spilled coffee on it.
a. wear
b. had worn
c. was wearing
88. Did you bring the chocolate ice-cream I asked? Sorry, I bought vanilla by _______.
a. error
b. wrong
c. mistake
91. Do you know the name of the famous ________ who wrote that article in the newspaper about corruption?
a. receptionist
b. business executive
c. journalist
92. My boss is very busy and needs someone to help him with everything. If you need a job, I can talk to him because he’s
looking for ________
a. a neighbor
b. an architect
c. an assistant
95. Driving in the rain can be really dangerous. With the water, the road gets very ________.
a. careless
b. unreliable
c. slippery
96. I think I have the flu, doctor, but I _________ any medicine.
a.
b. don’t want
c. don’t wanting
98. What do you like to put on your sandwich? I like mayonnaise, cheese and ______.
a. ham
b. mashed
c. candle
100. Did you play any instruments when you _____ a kid?
a. were being
b. was
c. were
101. Is your family going with you to Manta? _______, not all of them. My brother Juan has to work.
a. At least
b. I mean
c. Well
102. Can you tell me where the tattoo shop is? Sure, it is _______ the corner of Montufar and 10 de Agosto Ave.
a. within
b. through
c. on
103. The gym I do to is five minutes away from my house. Excuse me, it’s ________?
a. how far
b. how many
c. how much
104. I want to read “The Hobbit” in English. My friend told me it is a good way________ English.
a. for learn
b. to learning
c. to learn
105. When you are in another country, it is really important ________ your passport with you at all times.
a. for having
b. have to
c. to have
109. I love that silver watch. Put it on your ________ to see how it looks.
a. elbow
b. thumb
c. wrist
110. Hi, Dimitri! I’m in a conference right now. Can I call you _______ in an hour?
a. return
b. back
c. off
112. I worked hard and got really good grades in college. If I don’t get a good job, I will be very _______.
a. relaxed
b. sore
c. disappointed
113. Do your friends like to watch tennis? _________. They are big Rafael Nadal fans.
a. No, he doesn’t
b. Yes, they do
c. Yes, they are
116. So you want to learn to play the trumpet? Yes, I am looking for ________.
a. practice
b. lessons
c. training
123. When _________ you get your Biology degree? About a year ago.
a. did
b. do
c. were
124. Hi, Jessica. I’m here waiting for you. I’m almost here. I’m three ______ away.
a. stations
b. jogs
c. blocks
125. Did you go to the theater last night? Yeah! The _________ was amazing, actually.
a. act
b. sight
c. play
127. I’m new in town. Can you tell me how to get to the bus terminal? Sure. It’s not hard _______ find.
a. to
b. of
c. for
128. Your kitchen _________ is not working. I can’t get any water.
a. faucet
b. stove
c. sink
130. You were telling me something about your pet _________ those guys interrupted us.
a. as
b. when
c. where
132. I don’t like black and white movies. They are so _________.
a. bright
b. boring
c. bored
134. Do you see that house across the street? I think there is fire there. On, my gosh! Call the ________.
a. firefighters
b. water boys
c. officers
137. What do you guys want to do on the weekend? We want to climb a mountain. Would you like to come with _________?
a. it
b. we
c. us
138. I need to buy a cake. Do you want to go to the _________ with me?
a. bakery
b. shopping
c. vet
141. I don’t know how to ride a bike. Really? I’ll teach you. It ________ to learn.
a. was hard
b. would be easy
c. is easy
144. Daniel’s coffee spilled on the floor, so I ________ mine with him.
a. exchange
b. shared
c. complained
145. I had a horrible day yesterday. I dropped something heavy on my foot and broke a ________.
a. hip
b. finger
c. toe
147. Do you know the girl ________ the dark blue shirt? Yes, that’s my sister.
a. on
b. by
c. in
148. I don’t have water in my house. Can you call the _______?
a. letter carrier
b. plumber
c. gardner
149. If my boss likes my work, I might get ________ and earn more money.
a. an improvement
b. a promotion
c. a degree
151. I don’t like going to the mall. It is too _________. I prefer places with fewer people.
a. crowded
b. quiet
c. boring
152. What´s your favorite sport? I like to go the gym and ________.
a. practice
b. study
c. work out
155. I think I lived on 10 de Agosto Avenue until 2009. No, you _________. You moved in 2007!
a. don’t
b. didn’t
c. weren’t
156. Can I drive my car there? No! There is only a walking ________.
a. way
b. ferry
c. path
162. I love bachata; I can listen to it all day. B: _________, but I prefer salsa.
a. I am too
b. I does
c. I can too
163. Do you like to use Twitter? Of course! I enjoy ________ Twitter to share online articles with my friends.
a. use
b. in using
c. using
164. Do you want to ________ a dance class? You can go with me.
a. join
b. get
c. go out
165. Mario is a huge Liga de Loga fan. He _______ to the stadium every Sunday.
a. is going
b. goes
c. does go
167. Can you please clean the table? And, put the dirty dishes in the ________...I’m too tired to wash them by hand.
a. cabinets
b. shower
c. diswasher
169. I think you didn’t give me the correct number. When I called, a _______ answered.
a. regular
b. mistake
c. stranger
170. Do you see that guy? He’s my best friend. Which one? The one _______ the spiked hair or the other one?
a. in
b. by
c. with
171. Who is the guy ______ the guitar? Are you serious? That’s Paul McCartney!
a. playing
b. to play
c. plays
172. Are you travelling ______ next year? No, I’m staying here in Ecuador.
a. abroad
b. outdoors
c. here
173. Do you like to have milk with you breakfast? I can’t drink milk. I’m ________.
a. vegetarian
b. allergic
c. sick
175. Are you ______ baseball? Not really. I prefer other sports.
a. good
b. into
c. well
177. The weather ________ for tomorrow is rain. Get your umbrellas ready!
a. alarm
b. predictions
c. instruction
178. ________ me, Ma’am. Can you help me find Diego de Almagro Ave.?
a. Excuse
b. Bless
c. Sorry
179. I _______ at my phone when I crashed my parent’s car. I don’t know what to do now.
a. have been looking
b. was looking
c. am looking
183. All you do is play video games. You need to get a job and stop being so ________!
a. amazing
b. good with your hands
c. lazy
184. Hey, Paul, do you want to go out for lunch with me? Hi, Vanessa! Sorry but I can’t right now. I _______ a lot of work
during the middle of the day.
a. am always having
b. always have
c. should always have
185. What are you doing after graduation? I want to get a _______ in History.
a. title
b. degree
c. class
186. I love your vacation home. It was a wonderful ________ of the ocean.
a. look
b. view
c. landscape
187. I’m going to France next month. What _______ I buy for your?
a. should
b. have to
c. need to
188. Why is your backpack a lot ______ than mine? Because I have all my books in there.
a. heavier
b. wider
c. stranger
192. What are you doing? I am planning a huge surprise birthday party I __________ for John!
a. should throw
b. throw
c. am going to throw
193. My father never answers the phone. You should send _________ an e-mail, then.
a. her
b. him
c. his
194. Today I am visiting the _________. I really want to see the Virgen del Panecillo.
a. sights
b. views
c. landscapes
195. What ________ I do to help you? Well, you can make dessert.
a. can’t
b. would
c. can
196. _______ you recommend a movie? Sure! You should watch “Back to the Future”
a. Can
b. Are
c. Will
197. Are there any good theaters around here? There is _______ nearby. It is called Cinemark.
a. some
b. any
c. one
198. I’m traveling to Tena tomorrow. ________ insect repellent. There are so many mosquitos there!
a. You’ll take
b. Take
c. Take to
200. Can you buy me a _______? I need to cut some newspaper articles.
a. pair of scissors
b. pack of scissors
c. set of scissors
201. Are these your sister’s high heels? Those are not _______, they are mine.
a. hers
b. her
c. she’s
202. How old are your kids? Eight and twelve years old. How old are _______?
a. your
b. your’s
c. yours
204. Well, I’m going outside to skateboard. Oh, that is dangerous. Don’t hurt ________.
a. yourself
b. yourselfes
c. you
205. You should buy a car. It is more convenient. I don’t think so. Taking the bus is _________.
a. more cheap
b. cheaper than
c. cheaper
206. I need to spend _______ time playing video games and more time studying.
a. less
b. few
c. fewer
207. Do you like guys who have long hair? Yes, but only if the wear it in a _________.
a. ponytail
b. tail
c. curly
208. I have black hair, but I prefer to wear it blond, so I _______ my hair every month.
a. paint
b. bleach
c. spike
211. Does Pablo _______ to the movie theater with you a lot?
a. comes
b. came
c. come
212. I need to buy some snacks. Do you want to go to the _______ with me?
a. restaurant
b. shopping
c. store
213. A: When are you going to the movies? B: Right now, __________, because the movie starts in 15 minutes!
a. maybe
b. hope
c. actually
214. A: Do you exercise a lot? B: Yes, I like to go the gym and ________.
a. work out
b. study
c. practice
216. A: I had a horrible dream last night. B: Oh, you mean a ________.
a. scary
b. nightmare
c. sleepwalker
217. You are invited tomorrow. We _________ Mexican food and drinks! It will be fun!
a. might prepare
b. were preparing
c. are preparing
220. A: I need to buy a camera, but I don’t have much money. B: If you a used one, you can get a good ________.
a. relative
b. bargain
c. reservation
221. A: If you go to Greece, you need to take a phrasebook. B: _________, but I already speak Greek.
a. It depends
b. That’s a bad idea
c. I guess I could
222. A: Can you share your sandwich with me? I’m very hungry and forgot my food. B: You have to ask Benjamin because it
is _________.
a. him
b. he’s
c. his
224. A: Should I buy a car or a new refrigerator? B: I think a car is _________ right now.
a. more important than
b. important than
c. more important
225. Hi, mom! Sorry, but I can’t talk right now. I’m very _________.
a. useful
b. busy
c. difficult
226. Can you hold for ________ a minute? Someone else is calling me.
a. something
b. just
c. rather
227. My brother and I are ________. That’s why we look exactly alike!
a. twisted
b. replicas
c. twins
228. A: Have you ever traveled to the capital of England? _________ B: You mean London?
a. What do you call it?
b. What were you saying?
c. What was her name?
230. Can you do me a favor? I need you to help me carry these chairs. B: _______.
a. Right
b. All right
c. I bet
235. Do you like the house? I love it! Can you show _________ the pool area?
a. I
b. my
c. me
236. Hi, Esteban. Did you bring all the ingredients? I think so, I _________ bread, cheese, and ham. Is that everything.
a. was bringing
b. brought
c. bring
239. My head hurts. I need to find a _________ and get some aspirin.
a. medicinal
b. drugstore
c. boutique
243. I liked the first apartment we visited. _________ did you like?
a. Whose one
b. What
c. Which one
244. Whose is this calculator? I guess _________ Pablo’s. It has his name on ti.
a. its
b. it’s
c. it
245. You should put a nice _________ on the living room under your coffee table.
a. mirror
b. rug
c. stove
246. You have to turn off your cell phone during class. The teacher gets mad if it _________.
a. rings
b. raps
c. knocks
248. She’s in better shape than me. I exercise a lot _________ than she does.
a. lesser
b. fewer
c. less
251. I want to start wearing earrings. Really? How? You don’t have _________!
a. pierced ears
b. piercings
c. spiked ears
252. I can’t read the words on the TV. You might need to get some _________.
a. mirrors
b. glass
c. glasses
253. What are you going to do on Spring Break? I don’t know yet. _________ I will go to Loja.
a. Maybe
b. Might
c. May
257. Were you a good student when you were young? Well, actually, I was a great student. I _______ good grades.
a. was getting
b. have got
c. got
258. Wait for me. I need to go to the _______ and wash my hands.
a. restroom
b. showroom
c. laundry room
259. You don't have a ticket yet? It is very important to ___ it early!
a. getting
b. get
c. got
262. My best friend Raul has a great job and _______ a really high salary.
a. wins
b. earns
c. pays
263. I'm selling some Poodle puppies. Do you want to see _____?
a. it
b. them
c. they
265. If you don’t have a _______ in your bathroom, how do you put on your makeup in the morning?
a. sink
b. glass
c. mirror
266. Does you mother have blond hair? Actually, no _______ light brown hair.
a. She gets
b. She’s got
c. She is got
267. Do you like to knit a lot? Yes, I am actually making a _______ for my daughter.
a. jewel
b. sweater
c. cake
272. You are too lazy. I ________ think you should exercise a little.
a. anyway
b. currently
c. really
273. I need to leave right now! I have a doctor’s ________ in half an hour,
a. appointment
b. activity
c. reunion
275. A: What’s your favorite subject in school? B: ________, I think. I love singing.
a. Choir
b. Orchestra
c. Track
276. Before you go to Thailand, you need to ________ some money. People don’t use U.S. dollars there.
a. charge
b. interact
c. change
278. ________ your father is going to love this book about James Bond because he loves to read spy novels.
a. I bet
b. I mean
c. I mind
279. My sister spends a lot of money in restaurants, but I spend ________ than her, actually.
a. more important than
b. more
c. higher
280 A: Sorry, mom, I’m really busy. B: Oh, well, I was _________ calling to ask you to bring some bread.
a. just
b. also
c. so
281. A: What are you going to study after high school? B: Well, I like working with computers, so I think I’ll be a computer
_________.
a. asistent
b. specialist
c. diver
282. A: Why is it so _________ around here? B: That’s because there is a karaoke bar nearby.
a. music
b. noisy
c. singing
283. A: Do you work here? B: Yes, I do. I work in the Financial Department _________.
a. I mean
b. actually
c. if I can
284. A: Wow, you have a lot of pictures! B: Yes, I ________ like photography!
a. just
b. actually
c. really
289. Travelling can be very dangerous. Take a ________ in case you get sick or hurt.
a. first-aid kit
b. tie
c. tent
291. We should rent this apartment. It is cleaner ________ the other one.
a. to
b. that
c. than
293. A: He has a lot of money and a very big house. B: _________ he’s rich.
a. Actually
b. You mean
c. You guess
297. A: Did you know it is Carla’s and Juan’s anniversary next month? B: Really? Let’s send _________ a card!
a. they
b. their
c. them
300. A: What’s your favorite subject? B: _______ many I enjoy, like math, physics, and chemistry.
a. There’re
b. There are
c. There isn’t
301. A: I am going to swim in the pool, mom. B: Ok, Gerardo. Don’t forget to wear ________.
a. a flashlight
b. toothpaste
c. sunscreen
302. A: You could borrow my tent for your camping trip. B: _________! Thank you so much!
a. That’s a great idea
b. Actually
c. I bet
304. A: What’s your son like? B: Well, people say he takes _________ me.
a. like
b. after
c. alike
306. A: Do you practice soccer daily? B: Right now, I’m really sick, so _________ at all.
a. I’m practicing
b. I don’t practice
c. I’m not practicing
309. A: I want to cook tonight. B: Ok! But you ________ be careful with the knife.
a. would
b. need to
c. take to
310. If you are traveling to France, you should buy a French phrasebook. It is ________ to speak to people if you have one.
a. easier than
b. easier
c. easy than
311. A: Are you going to fix your teeth? B: Yes, I think I’m getting _________ next week.
a. braces
b. mustache
c. fingernails
312. A: What are you going to do next year? B: We’re not sure. We _________ travel to India.
a. are
b. will
c. might
315. A: Welcome back Mr. and Mrs. Intriago! How can I help you? B: Hi! Can you give _________ information about the tour?
a. us
b. our
c. they
316. I’m from Canada but I live here in Ecuador. I came to Loja five years ________.
a. old
b. ago
c. before
318. My brother lives in a small ________. He doesn’t like the noise of big cities.
a. hike
b. castles
c. village
320. Do you _______? Not really. I don’t like sleeping during the day.
a. snores
b. bedtime
c. naps
321. Excuse me, Sir. _________ give me directions to Murcielago Beach? Sure. Go to the end left.
a. Do you
b. Could you
c. Are you going
325. _______ dark in a few minutes, so let’s turn the lights on.
a. It will be
b. Maybe it’ll be
c. I might be
327. I have a ________ because it hurts when I talk, and I am coughing a lot.
a. headache
b. sore throat
c. fever