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Test - 7

- Present Perfect
- Past Simple
- Present Perfect Passive
- Phrasal Verbs

I was born _____ 1974.
- A) for
- B) since
- C) in
- D) ago
I’ve been a journalist _____ two years.
- A) for
- B) since
- C) in
- D) ago
I waited for you _____ hours.
- A) for
- B) since
- C) in
- D) ago
She left university three years _____.
- A) for
- B) since
- C) in
- D) ago
He’s lived abroad _____ 1990.
- A) for
- B) since
- C) in
- D) ago
They got acquainted with each other _____ last year.
- A) for
- B) since
- C) in
- D) *
Have you _____ been to China?
- A) never
- B) ever
- C) since
- D) yet
Don’t worry about phoning him because I’ve _____ done it.
- A) ever
- B) already
- C) yet
- D) never
I haven’t finished my lunch _____ .
- A) never
- B) ever
- C) already
- D) yet
I’ve not _____ been skiing, but I’d like to try it.
- A) never
- B) ever
- C) already
- D) just
I can’t come out because I’ve _____ washed my hair.
- A) never
- B) ever
- C) just
- D) yet
Have you met our new teacher _____?
- A) just
- B) ever
- C) already
- D) yet
I’m delighted because I’ve been _____ a pay rise.
- A) gave
- B) have given
- C) given
- D) was given
The director’s children _____ .
- A) have been kidnapped
- B) have kidnapped
- C) kidnapped
- D) was kidnapped
They’re really angry because someone _____ their car.
- A) has been damaged
- B) has damaged
- C) damage
- D) was damaged
She’s going to be late because her plane _____ .
- A) has been delayed
- B) has delayed
- C) delayed
- D) was delayed
He _____ to a senior designer.
- A) has been promoted
- B) has promoted
- C) promoted
- D) are promoted
Hundreds of people _____ for the jobs.
- A) have been applied
- B) have applied
- C) have applying
- D) was applied
Four people _____ in a train crash.
- A) have been killed
- B) have killed
- C) are killed
- D) was killed
Local police _____ the bank robber.
- A) have been arrested
- B) have arrested
- C) has arrested
- D) was arrested
Floods _____ serious damage.
- A) have been caused
- B) have caused
- C) has caused
- D) was caused
My job application _____ .
- A) haven’t been accepted
- B) haven’t accepted
- C) hasn’t been accepted
- D) hasn’t accepted
The workers _____ a new representative.
- A) have been elected
- B) have elected
- C) has elected
- D) was elected
An occupation which gives opportunities for promotion is a/an _____ .
- A) applicant
- B) CV
- C) career
- D) retirement
A document which lists your personal and professional details is a(n) _____ .
- A) applicant
- B) CV
- C) application
- D) retirement
A person who has reached an age where they no longer work is _____ .
- A) an applicant
- B) a CV
- C) an application
- D) retired
When you want to leave a job, you have to give your _____ .
- A) resignation
- B) Resume
- C) career
- D) retirement
If you have the right talents and experience for a job, then you are _____ for it.
- A) resignation
- B) resume
- C) career
- D) qualified
When you try and get a job, you usually have to complete a/an _____ form.
- A) resignation
- B) resume
- C) application
- D) retirement
If an employee is no longer needed, he or she can be made _____ .
- A) resigned
- B) redundant
- C) employer
- D) retiring
You can often find about a new job by a/an _____ in a newspaper.
- A) news
- B) completion
- C) sensation
- D) advertisement
If an employer is interested in meeting you, you will be asked to come to a/an _____ .
- A) sensation
- B) add
- C) completion
- D) interview
Tom’s just _____ to the area manager of Eastern Europe.
- A) promoted
- B) been promoted
- C) promoted
- D) to promote
I _____ for a new job.
- A) have applied
- B) have been applied
- C) apply
- D) been applied
How many times _____ redundant?
- A) were you
- B) have you been made
- C) you
- D) have you made
Bob’s wife _____ her job.
- A) has lost
- B) were lost
- C) was losing
- D) has been lost
My father _____ early retirement.
- A) was taken
- B) has taken
- C) has been taken
- D) take
My brother _____ the sack. His boss said he was lazy.
- A) has been given
- B) gave
- C) given
- D) has given
The number of people out of work _____ to nearly 3 million.
- A) has risen
- B) have risen
- C) have been risen
- D) has been risen
A strike _____ by the air traffic controllers.
- A) called
- B) has called
- C) has been called
- D) is given
They ______ more money by the management.
- A) haven’t offered
- B) haven’t been offered
- C) offer
- D) offered
How much money _____ for your retirement?
- A) saved
- B) have you been saved
- C) have you saved
- D) you saved
The factory workers are _____ strike because they want more money.
- A) in
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) of
Thousands of people are _____ work in this town. It’s really difficult to get a job.
- A) in
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) of
I got a cheque _____ a hundred pounds this morning.
- A) in
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) of
You’re really annoying me. You’re doing it _____ purpose, aren’t you?
- A) in
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) of
Can you tell the difference _____ butter and margarine.
- A) between
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) of
There have been a lot of complaints _____ your behavior.
- A) in
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) about
You are always _____ trouble because you don’t listen to anybody.
- A) in
- B) on
- C) with
- D) of
I’m fed up _____ cooking. Let’s eat _____ for a change.
- A) in / out
- B) on / now
- C) with / out
- D) at / out
How much do you spend a week _____ average?
- A) in
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) of
Watch your step with Dad. He’s _____ a terrible mood.
- A) in
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) of
Could you take a photo _____ me, please?
- A) in
- B) on
- C) with
- D) of
I had a crash this morning. Fortunately, I didn’t do much damage _____ my car.
- A) in
- B) on
- C) out of
- D) to
‘Where’s Peter?’ ‘He’s _____ on holiday.’
- A) in
- B) gone
- C) been
- D) being
Where have you ____? You’re so brown!
- A) been
- B) in gone
- C)
- D) being
‘Are you going to the shops this afternoon?’ ‘No, I’ve already ____ . I went this morning.’
- A) going
- B) gone
- C) been
- D) being
‘Can I speak to Jenny, please?’ ‘I’m afraid she’s _____ to lunch. Can I take a message?’
- A) going
- B) gone
- C) been
- D) being
I’ve never _____ to Australia, but I’d like to go.
- A) went
- B) gone
- C) been
- D) being
‘When’s your holiday?’ ‘We’ve already _____ . We went to France.’
- A) gone
- B) were
- C) been
- D) being
‘Where’s Harry these days?’ ‘Didn’t you know? He’s _____ to another company.’
- A) went
- B) gone
- C) been
- D) being
The Prime Minister of Italy ____ .
- A) has been resigned
- B) have resigned
- C) resigned
- D) has resigned
A new prime minister _____ .
- A) has elected
- B) has been elected
- C) have elected
- D) elected
The Italian people ____ of his resignation on television yesterday evening.
- A) was told
- B) have been told
- C) told
- D) were told
I _____ my glasses. _____ them anywhere?
- A) have been lost / Have you seen
- B) lost / Have you seen
- C) have lost / Did you see
- D) lost / Did you see
“Where _____ Liz _____ on holiday?”
“She’s in Paris.”
- A) did / went
- B) has / been
- C) did / go
- D) has / gone
“Where _____ Liz _____ on holiday?” “She went to Paris.”
- A) did / went
- B) has / been
- C) did / go
- D) has / gone
“____ John ever ____ to Paris?”
“Oh, yes. Five times.”
- A) Did / go
- B) Has / gone
- C) Has / been
- D) Does / go
The police _____ the public that the man is dangerous.
- A) have warned
- B) have been warned
- C) has warned
- D) warned

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