ALC BOOK 26 LESSON 1

1. Our manager ______________ smoking in the office last month.

a. forbade c. brought up

b. forbid d. concerned

2. Susan never stops talking when she starts. I can’t _____ to listen

to her any more.

a. substitute c. bring up

b. bear d. go ahead

3. At our weekly apartment meeting on Saturday, Mrs. Simpson

__________ the subject of loud music in the evenings.

a. forbade c. brought up

b. concerned d. overcame

4. Whenever an instructor has a day off or special duties, another

instructor immediately _________________ him or her.

a. overcomes c. falls behind in

b. substitutes d. goes ahead

5. Tim broke his leg while he was playing football. He has been

absent from school for a month ; therefore, he has ______ his

school subjects.

a. substituted c. fallen behind in

b. caught up on d. been behind

6. Tim broke his leg while he was playing football. He has been
 absent from school for a month ; therefore, he will have

to ___________ all the subjects.

a. substitute c. fall behind in

b. catch up on d. get behind

7. A : I attend an English course between 6 and 9 pm after work

everyday. Sometimes I must work long hours, so I don’t have

time for the class.

B : If you _______, it will take you a long time to catch up with your

classmates.

a. fall behind in c. get behind

b. substitute d. are ideal

8. Mike : How long has Jill been sick?

Tom : For a week, but I’m sure she will _______her illness soon.

a. bring up c. imply

b. overcome d. put away

9. My grandparents ________ . I’ve lived with them since I was five.

a. brought me up c. looked at me

b. put me away d. fed me

10. Sam : Why don’t you sell this car? It doesn’t work properly.

Joe : In fact, it’s a classic. I have ____________ the car for years.

a. pertained c. implied

b. brought up d. hung on to

11. I’m sorry ma’am, but you are not ______ to bring animals to the

reception.

a. capacity c. allowance to

b. permitted d. refer to

12. A : Excuse me? ___________________

B : Sorry, you can’t.

a. Can you help me please?

b. Will you let me know when we arrive?

c. Are you supposed to bring two suitcases?

d. Are we allowed to smoke here?

13. My father didn’t let me borrow his car yesterday.

a. I didn’t want to drive my father’s car.

b. My father didn’t want to drive the car.

c. I wasn’t allowed to drive my father’s car.

d. I didn’t permit my father to drive the car.

14. A : Do you mind if I smoke?

B : ___________________ .

a. I wish you were c. Yes, you may

b. Sure, no problem d. No, I don’t mind at all

15. Would you mind if I ____________the window?

a. close c. have closed

b. closing d. closed

16. A : I wonder if I could use your telephone?

B : _____________________

a. No, I’m afraid not. c. Sure, go ahead.

b. I wish you were. d. Sorry, I can’t.

17. A : ________________________

B : I wish you wouldn’t. I’ve got a headache.

a. Are we allowed to leave now?

b. Do you mind if I hang on to this book a little longer?

c. Is it OK if I turn up the volume?

d. Would you like to have some more beer?

18. I _______when the lights went out.

a. am studying c. have been studying

b. was studying d. will be studying

19. I _______ for three hours when the lights went out.

a. will be studying c. was studying

b. had been studying d. have been studying

20. I ____________ to Ankara at this time tomorrow.

a. am flying c. will be flying

 b. have been flying d. was flying

21. I ________ here for half an hour. I wonder when the bus will arrive.

a. am waiting c. was waiting

b. will be waiting d. have been waiting

BOOK 26 LESSON 2

22. The boy arrested by the police yesterday has been _____________

stealing some food from a supermarket.

a. up on c. published

b. come up with d. charged with

23. It’s an important for everyone to ________ all the news in the country.

a. be up on c. subscribe

b. charged with d. break in on

24. A : What do you think of the new manager?

B : From my ___________, he is very demanding and tough.

a. opinion c. ideal

b. idea d. viewpoint

25. A : Are you good at solving these problems?

B : Yes, I usually ____________ the right answer easily.

a. emphasize c. put across

b. come up with d. think up

26. A : Are you satisfied with your job?

 B : I used to be, but my salary hasn’t changed for more than a

year, so I’m looking for a new job. I will _______ as soon as I

find one with higher salary.

a. think up c. resign

b. come across d. become handicap

27. Son : Daddy, why do you always watch the news on TV?

Father : I like to ___________ what’s going on in the world.

a. be up on c. come up with

b. assume d. subscribe

28. Although she writes many articles about national problems, major

______ in her articles is particularly on political relations with other

countries.

a. objective c. emphasis

b. chapter d. legislature

29. Why don’t you __________ to the National Geographic for Kids?

There are many photos, articles and projects that will help your

children with their homework. And you will receive it monthly by

post.

a. assume c. publish

b. subscribe d. oppose

30. The residents ______ the idea of cutting all the trees in the park

and building a big shopping center instead.

a. objective c. assume

b. emphasis d. oppose
31. Margaret wants to work to support her family. However, her husband

strongly opposes her working. She must be able to _____ her opinion

to him as soon as possible.

a. be up on c. come across

b. put across d. come up with

32. His inability to drive a car will be the major ______ to him in getting

that job.

a. handicap c. oppose

b. viewpoint d. stress

33. Mr. Hopkins, I’m really sorry to __________ your conversation , but

your wife is on the phone. She says it’s urgent.

a. be up on c. break in on

b. emphasize d. come up with

34. To emphasize is the same as to ______ .

a. oppose c. break in

b. assume d. stress

35. The Turkish military personnel are not allowed to __________ unless

they have served for 15 years.

a. subscribe c. chip in

b. think up d. resign
36. A : You were writing a novel. Is it over?

B : Yes, I have just finished writing the last chapter. It will be ________

in New York next week.

a. published c. an amusement

b. column d. a viewpoint

37. In spite of the ________, John worked in the evenings, went to a

college in the afternoons and managed to finish his school.

a. hardship c. objective

b. strange d. amusement

38. _______________ your relatives in Europe in the last few years?

a. Did you visit c. Had you visited

b. Have you visited d. Will you visit

39. We _________ four quizzes in English since the beginning of the

term.

a. had c. have had

b. had had d. have been

40. It is _____________ to do rafting.

a. hazard c. mountainous

b. advantage d. adventurous

41. ___________ morning, all the soldiers were ready to attack.

a. From c. Under

b. Toward d. During
42. We should show _____ to the people who are older than us, to our

superiors and to the visitors.

a. courteous c. humorous

b. hazards d. courtesy

43. A : _____________________

B : It looks as if it is necessary.

a. What do you think about the chemicals?

b. Do you think that I should park here?

c. What’s your opinion about high prices?

d. How do you feel about having an operation?

44. A : Do you think that governors are the ones who should be

blamed?

B : ________________________________________

a. It seems to me that they don’t care about the problem.

b. As far as I am concerned there is more.

c. I consider resigning from the department wrong.

d. I suppose it is necessary to emphasize the following danger.

45. You’ll never believe this but it’s straight from the horse’s mouth. We

don’t have to go to class on Friday.

The statement above means . . .

a. Friday will be a tough day.

b. what is being said is not true.

 c. the speaker is sure that Friday is holiday.

d. the speaker does not believe that Friday is holiday.

46. Sam has never been charged with any crime in his life.

Which is CORRECT?

a. Sam is guilty.

b. Sam is accused of committing a crime.

c. Sam was guilty in the past.

d. Sam is innocent.

BOOK 26 LESSON 3

47. Any type of covering that is designed to protect soldiers from

wounds is known as ________ .

a. camouflage c. tank

b. conceal d. armor

48. A device that is light enough to enable to move quickly and which

protects people against attacks is known as ____________.

a. shield c. camouflage

b. tank d. conceal

49. The water is _____________ enough for kids to swim and play in.

a. deep c. shallow

b. vital d. proficient
50. Little Red Riding Hood _______ the bad wolf in the forest while she

was taking a baked cake to her grandmother.

a. concealed c. obstructed

b. encountered d. set out

51. Not many passengers on Titanic ________ the crash into the huge

iceberg.

a. chopped down c. survived

b. encountered d. lived on

52. Armors, helmets and shields were designed to protect soldiers

against injury to their heads, the chests and backs, the most _____

parts of their bodies.

a. vital c. survived

b. proficient d. encountering

53. When her husband died, Mrs. Collins had to ____________ a very

small income

a. set out c. suspended

b. concealed d. live on

54. The lamp _______________ from the ceiling burst suddenly.

a. suspending c. surviving

b. sustaining d. spinning

55. The car started to ______ on its wheels when the driver stepped on

the brake suddenly on the icy road.

a. set out c. spin

 b. hover d. reverse

56. The criminal grew moustache, beard and his hair to _________ his

face and identity. Therefore, the police would hardly recognize him.

a. chop down c. contrast

b. conceal d. clear away

57. Despite the many ________ she managed to find a job and a place

to stay.

a. obstacles c. chances

b. views d. terrains

58. _______ Brian doesn’t come with me, I am determined to go to the

concert.

a. Because c. Despite

b. Even if d. Unless

59. Robinson Crusoe survived on an island for years though ______ .

a. without food or drink c. being alone

b. was seriously injured d. he has no shelter

60. Both the UN and the EU have taken several decisions to prevent

terrorism. ___________ , these decisions have not been effective

preventing terrorist movements in the world.

a. Therefore c. Even if

b. So d. Nonetheless
61. There are people of Turkish origin living in various Balkan

countries. ___________, there are Turkish citizens whose

grandparents, parents or themselves have immigrated to Turkey

from all over the Balkan peninsula.

a. Furthermore c. On the other hand

b. Thus d. Besides

62. __________ conscious we are about the environmental problems,

the government does nothing to protect the natural life and

ecological balance.

a. Though c. In spite of

b. No matter how d. Even if

63. Look at the chart.

Medal Standings

Men Women___

Final Rank Country G S B T G S B T

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

1 TUR-Turkey 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

2 MGL-Mongolia 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

3 UKR-Ukraine 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

(G: Gold medals, B: Bronze medals, S: Silver medals, T: Total medals)

Which one is CORRECT?

a. Turkey has received no medals in the competition of wrestling.

b. The Mongolian wrestlers were much better than the Ukrainian

wrestlers.

c. The most medals were received by the Turkish wrestlers.

d. Female wrestlers were as successful as male wrestlers.

64. Regardless of the fact that the troops were forced to swim under

water, they were able to keep their weapons secure by attacking

them to the floating branches.

a. The weapons were too wet to use due to the water.

b. By the help of the branches, the troops managed to keep the

weapons dry.

c. Floating branches caused the weapons get wet.

d. In order to keep weapons secure, the troops had to swim under

water.

65. A : What was the honeymoon like?

B : _____________ ; however, it started to rain and never stopped

until we left.

a. Food and the drinks were terrible

 b. I prefer sunnier places

c. The hotel we stayed at was not a good idea

d. The view from our room was admiring

66. A : Did you get cold at school?

B : ___________________ , I was still cold.

a. Even though I wore my sweater to class

b. In spite of the fact that the radiator was broken

c. No matter how cold it was

d. Despite the unfavorable conditions

ALC BOOK 26 LESSON 4

67. The _____ life in Zonguldak, the coal center of Turkey, is based on

mining and industry.

a. economy c. economic

b. historical d. import

68. In Malatya various types of fruit are grown and ______ to the other

countries.

a. imported c. traded

b. exported d. leant

69. There was too much ______ at work. Therefore, he had to go on a

vacation to relax.

a. path c. commerce

b. limit d. tension
70. Don’t _______ against the fridge. You may drop the things on it.

a. lean c. stand

b. vibrate d. wait

71. Mrs. Smart and Mrs. Collins were dressed _____ at the party. Their

dresses looked exactly the same. I suppose they did the shopping

from the same shopping center.

a. commercial c. identical

b. idle d. equivalent

72. The _____ houses on the back streets of Trabzon are worth seeing

and they date back to the Ottoman eras.

a. historic c. scarcely

b. economy d. history

73. The president’s wife will ________ him along with a lot of guards to

the Balkan visit next week.

a. accompany c. confirm

b. part with d. be up to

74. ____________ increased between the leader of the Greek Cypriot

community and the Turkish Cypriot leader during the meeting about

the solution for Cyprus.

a. Commerce c. Economy
 b. Tension d. Trade

75. I should call the restaurant and _________ the reservation before

afternoon. Otherwise, they might have to cancel it.

a. port with c. accompany

b. import d. confirm

76. Pilots use _______ such as mountains, rivers, tall buildings to find

their location.

a. limits c. landmarks

b. compartments d. paths

77. Snow White had to take the ________ through the woods. She

walked and walked and then, came across with a small lovely

shed which belonged to seven little dwarves.

a. path c. limit

b. landmark d. tension

78. Policeman : Well, Mrs. Stewart. What _________ when you saw

the accident?

a. will you be doing c. were you doing

b. has happened d. have you done

79. Which one is CORRECT?

a. I need to study quiet somewhere.

 b. I need somewhere quiet to study.

c. I need quiet somewhere to study.

d. I need somewhere to study quiet.

80. Which one is CORRECT?

a. Everyone may apply qualified for the job.

b. Qualified everyone may apply for the job.

c. Everyone qualified may apply for the job.

d. Everyone may qualified apply for the job.

81. I need an interpreter to clarify the doctor’s handwriting. I __a__ can

__b__ read __c__ his handwriting __d__ .

Choose a, b, c or d to indicate where the word “hardly” should go.

a. hardly b. hardly c. hardly d .hardly

82. A : _______________________

B : I must confirm my reservation.

a. Why do you need to call the airline?

b. Do you know how to book a table for two?

c. What do you have to do to check out?

d. What is that ticket for?

83. A : _________________________

B : I’m sorry. I scarcely remember it.

a. Could you tell me about your childhood?

b. Would you describe those men to me?

c. Why don’t you tell me the truth?

 d. Have you seen my wallet?

84. Alan : Could you tell me some of the reasons of French

Revolution?

Bill : I barely understood that subject myself.

a. Bill does not want to give any information about the subject.

b. Alan has no idea about the French Revolution.

c. Alan does not want Bill to understand the subject.

d. Bill has little learned about the French Revolution.

85. Customer : Excuse me! Do you have these black shoes in blue?

a. The customer needs them in larger size.

b. The customer has no time to exchange them at all.

c. The customer wants the blue ones in exchange for the black

ones.

d. The customer prefers the black ones.

86. Beth : Where shall we go on our summer holiday this year?

Alex : It’s up to you.

a. Alex hasn’t made up his mind yet.

b. Alex doesn’t care about the holiday.

c. Beth does not have right to make a decision herself.

d. Alex has no idea about where they will go for their summer

holiday.