Longman First Certificate - Second Book of Practice Exams [antikvár]

Exam One PAPER 1: READING COMPREHENSION Time: 1 hour Section A In this section you must choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence - A, B, C or D. Write your choice for each on a separate piece of paper. 1 There was a terrible traffic-jam at rush-hour because the traffic lights on the main road weren't__ A going B working C changing D shining 2 I can't get that new book anywhere. Can I_yours for a day or two? A lend B present C borrow D offer 3 After signing his will, the old man placed it carefully in-envelope. A an enclosed B a secured C an attached D a sealed 4 It was just beginning to get dark when we decided to_for home. A head B drive C direct D go 5 I am writing in response to your_for a petrol-pump attendant in yesterday's Daily Globe. A publicity B announcement C propaganda D advertisement 6 When he had examined her thoroughly, the doctor gave the woman a_for some tablets for her headaches. A paper B prescription C cure D treatment 7 The audience gave the soloist an enthusiastic_when she entered. A reception B applause C clapping D ovation 8 They've finally decided to_that lovely old house on the hill. A renew B preserve C renovate D appoint 9 He was a novelist for many years until something happened which_him give it all up and go and work in a factory. A let B caused C made D forced 10 I'd like to buy the clock, but I haven't got any money on me at the moment. Could you -for me for a day or two? A take it in B bring it round C lay it in D put it by 11 I'd-you didn't touch that, if you don't mind. A rather B better C happier D farther 12 The two men who were arrested for breaking into that shop have been_L500 each. A committed B prosecuted C fined D charged 13 Mr Smith will be in-of arrangements for the end-of term party. A direction B management C leadership D charge