This document contains a reading comprehension test with multiple choice questions about a passage discussing the life and works of Scottish author John Buchan. The passage provides biographical details about Buchan's family background, education, early career, works, and political involvement. It aims to test the reader's understanding of key details, vocabulary, and definitions mentioned in the text.

1. State exam tests in UB
Variation A
Part I Read the sentences and choose the true answer.
1.He is …………….vegetarian, you will not get ……….meat at his house.
a. the / - b. the/ the c. a / the d. - / - e. a / -
2. He always breaks his promise, …………….?
a. isn’t he b. doesn’t he c. does he d. is he e. has he
3. You …………..the test. Don’t worry!
a. are going to pass b. will pass c. passing d. pass e. are passing
4. I ………..awake for quite a while before the alarm rang.
a. had being b. had had c. have been d. had e. had been
5.By the next July, my grandparents ………….married for 50 years.
a. will have been b. will be c. would be d. are going to e. will
6. You …………smoke here! It is extremely dangerous ………….near gasoline!
a. mustn’t / smoking b. don’t have to / smoke c. mustn’t / to smoke
d. ought not to / to be smoked e. needn’t / for smoking
7. The first telescope ………….by Galileo in 1609.
a. was built b. were built c. built d. had built e. would built
8. If we worked all night, we …………in time, but we have no intention of working all night.
a. will finish b. will be finished c. would finish d. would have finished e. finish
9. Old people in my country usually live with their children,……the old in the US often live by themselves.
a. whereby b. wherever c. whatever d. whereas e. wherein
10. ………….,the fact that her grades were low, she was admitted to the University.
a. In spite b. But c. Anyway d. Therefore e. Despite
11. The passenger sitting next to me on the plane ………me where I ………from.
a. asked / was b. asks / was c. is asking / was d. has asked / was e. was asking / am
12. By the way, would you and Paul like ………….for lunch tomorrow.
a. coming b. come c. to be coming d. will come e. to come
13. When I arrived at the hospital yesterday, she ………..round the ward.
a. has walked b. walks c. was walked d. walking e. was walking
14. Though the jewelry looked very real, they were actually ……………..
a. natural b. abundant c. artificial d. erroneous e. prosperous
15. He didn’t arrive ……………..the beginning of the match.
a. early enough to see b. enough early to see c. early enough seeing
d. enough early seeing e. early enough seen
16. If he hadn’t taken his gloves off, he……………frost bitten.
a. hasn’t got b. has got c. won’t get d. wouldn’t got e. wouldn’t have got
17. My brother …………….like vegetables, but he likes it now.
a. didn’t used to b. used to c. did used to d. didn’t use to e. not used to
18. I ………..housework all morning and I …………..yet.
a. have done / finished b. did / haven’t finished c. have been doing / haven’t finished d.
have done/ hasn’t finished e. have being doing / have finished
19. I want you all …………..a vocabulary notebook.
a. to write b. to hold c. to put down d. to keep e. to begin
20.If you put too many tins into the plastic bags, it …………..easily.
a. would break b. will have broken c. will break d. would broken e. broke
21. It’s rather difficult overnight …………to the mountains, but it’s well worth it.
a. trip b. travel c. voyage d. expedition e. journey
22. Tuya is the teacher ……………..class did very well in the final exam.
a. who b. which c. whom d. whose e. by whom
23. I have a very demanding ………….., but I enjoy it nonetheless.
a. job b. career c. work d. experience e. occupation
24. She introduced me …………….a friend of ……………….
a. for / her b. with / hers c. through / her own d. to /hers e. along with / herself
25. Newspapers should provide us …………..all the information we need
a. by b. of c. on d. out e. with
26. A: - Do you think I should take the job?
B: - You shouldn’t do anything …………..you think it is the right thing to do
a. if b. in case c. unless d. when e. if only
27. What I would really like is a car of ………….own.
a. one’s b. my c. me d. mine e. myself
28. I came ……………..an old school friend, I hadn’t seen for years.
a. about b. along c. apart d. across e. away

2. 29. Would you mind……………minutes?
a. waiting a few b. to wait a few c. wait a few d. to wait few e. wait few
30. Please ……………all your toys at once
a. put up b. put off c. put on d. put away e. put out
31. At an auction was sold a ( an) ……………boat.
a. old splendid model b. model splendid old c. old model splendid
d. splendid old model e. model old splendid
32. I’m going to go out and …………………..
a. have cut my hair b. have my hair cut c. let my hair cut
d. my hair be cut e. make my hair cut
33.The police want ………….anything suspicious.
a. us report b. us reporting c. us to report d. we reported e. we report
34. Ulzii isn’t keen on keeping household work, and ……………Zolboo.
a. is neither b. neither is c. neither d. either is e. is either
35. - Have you seen my dictionary? I can’t find it …………..
a. everywhere b. wherever c. nowhere d. somewhere e. anywhere
36. Have you ever heard about Hamlet? - Yes, I ………Hamlet, but I ………..it performed.
a. have read / have never seen b. read / have never seen c. read / didn’t see
d. have read / never have seen e. have read / have seen never
Part II Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Writer John Buchan was born in Perth in Scotland in 1875. His father was a minister of the Free Church of Scotland, and
the year after John’s birth, the family moved to Fife. They later moved to Gorbals in Glasgow and it is here that Buchan
received his education, attending Hutchenson’s Grammar School and then in the University of Glasgow. By the time he
went to Brasenose College, Oxford, Buchan had already written articles for various periodicals, and while there, he
published his first novels, Sir Quixote of the Moors in 1895. He won several prizes for his studies, including the
Newdigate Prize for poetry in 1898. He graduated with outstanding performance but didn’t receive a fellowship. After
becoming a barrister in 1901 Buchan’s first job was as private secretary to Lord Milner, the high commissioner for South
Africa. His time out there was spent on the reconstruction of the country’s administration following the Boer War and
confirmed Buchan’s belief in imperialism. Returning to London in 1903, Buchan became a director of Nelson’s, the
publishers, giving him a chance to concentrate once again on his literary interests. In 1907, he married Susan Grosvenor, a
union that proved to be an extremely happy one, blessed with 4 children. During the First World War, Buchan was a
newspaper correspondent in France, an intelligence officer and then director of information. He later wrote Nelson’s
history of the War, and became President of the Scottish History Society. John Buchan’s first real success as an author
came in 1910 with Prester John, a fast- moving adventure story set in South Africa. This was followed by a series of
popular adventurous stories with recurring heroes. Buchan referred to his stories as shockers’, and books like “The Thirty
nine Steps and Mr Macnab” with their romantic characters, and clearly presented backgrounds proved immensely popular.
In 1927, Buchan was elected conservative member of Parliament for te Scottish Universities. An extremely well liked and
respected man, member of Parliament , barrister, publisher, soldier and creator of many adventure stories, Buchan’s death
in 1940 evoked a great deal of sorrow.
37. What does the passage mainly discuss?
a. John Buchan’s family. b. John Buchan’s life c. John Buchan’s studies
d. John Buchan’s works e. John Buchan’s politics
38. The word “ periodical ”could be replaced by ?
a. paperbacks b. periods c. publications d. paraphrases e. paragraphs
39. Buchan himself referred to his stories as shockers.
a. because of their fast moving adventures b. because of the various prize that he won c. because of their
imperialist ideas. d. because of his diverse experiences e. because of their popularity among people
40.Buchan’s first job in South Africa was:
a. Intelligence officer b. High commissioner for South Africa c. Director of Nelson’s publishing
d. Newspaper correspondent e. Private secretary to Lord Milner
41. What is the reason to mention Buchan’s story Prester John in the passage?
a. to give an example of Buchan’s diverse experience b. to name a work that showed Buchan’s imperialist ideas
c. to name a work that brought Buchan fame as a writer d. to give an example of Buchan’s first writing
e. to give an example of his career in South Africa
42. All the following statements are true Except:
a. Buchan was an imperialist
b. Buchan’s family settled in Gorbals after having moved few times
c. Buchan attended Hutchenson’s Grammar school
d. Buchan received a fellowship.
e. Buchan won Newdigate Prize for poetry

3. II-B. Choose the appropriate word or phrase used in the text for each definition below.
43.to direct all your thoughts, efforts, or attention towards something;
a. to include b. to concentrate c. to refer d. to confirm e. to prove
44. Someone who works for the Government’s Secret Service;
a. correspondent b. publisher c. high commissioner d. barrister e. intelligence officer
45. A lawyer who has the right to speak and argue in the higher courts of law;
a. creator b. minister c. barrister d. fellowship e. commissioner
46. To a very extent or very much;
a. immensely b. clearly c. various d. evoke e. sorrow
Communication A. Look at the notice board and choose the best answer.
47.
a. Disposal of unwanted items is dangerous
Please dispose of b. Recycling of unwanted items is underway
unwanted items in the c. Throw your trash in the container provided
receptacle provided d. Receptacle is provided
e. Receptacles for unwanted items are sold here
48.
a. This shop sells milk drinks only
Milk no longer sold b. You can order milk from here
here c .We have no milk left today
d. Milk is not on sale here anymore
e. Milk is delicious
49.
a. Duty free shop
b. Please declare at the Customs
Nothing to
c. This way to go if you have goods to pay duty on
declare d. Please fill in the declaration form
e. This way to go if you have no goods to pay duty on
50.
a. Smoking auditorium is this way.
Kindly refrain from b. Please do not smoke in the theater
smoking in the c. Permitted smoking area
auditorium d. Refrain from criticism
e. Smoking is allowed here
51.
a. You are not allowed to feed the animals
b. Don’t bring the animals
Feeding the animals c. Bringing food is prohibited
strictly prohibited d. Strictly protected area
e. Feeding the animals is permitted
52.
a. There is no job to do
b. The toilet is occupied
No vacancies
c. There are no free rooms at this hotel
d. No smoking area
e. Unoccupied accommodation is available
B. Choose the best response. / 12 p /
53. Annie: I’m fed up with this weather. It’s so dry and miserable.
Isabel: ……………………………..
a. I know. We really need some moisture, don’t we?
b. I know. We really need some sunshine, don’t we?
c. I’m really tired. I couldn’t handle it.
d. I’m enjoyed and getting more energy.
e. I’m bit worried. It really can be windy!

4. 54. Son: Are we nearly there yet, Dad?
Father: ………………………….
a. I haven’t got a clue. But you won’t need it
b. Oh, dear! You’re too frightened.
c. No, it’s miles to go, but we’ll stop soon.
d. It’s just a lovely day. Look at the sky!
e. Same to you. I hope we both pass.
55. Mr. White: Oh, dear! Look at the time! Hurry up, otherwise we’ll miss the train.
Mrs. White: …………………………………
a. Oh, I couldn’t do that
b. Just a minute. I can’t find my purse.
c. No, of course not.
d. There is no reason to laugh. I can’t find my purse.
e. That’s probably a good idea.
56. Customer A: Excuse me! Can I get past?
Customer B: ……………………….
a. No, thanks a lot.
b. Oh, what a pity.
c. Don’t be rude!
d. What about you?
e. Pardon.
57. Craig: -Paul, I’d like you to meet Lucille. She’s an old friend of mine.
Paul: - ……………………….
a. How old are you?
b. Well, that’s possible.
c. Good night.
d. Hello. It’s nice to meet you
e. What a small world !
58. Person A: Would you mind your own business?
Person B:………………………..
a. I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to upset you.
b. Yes I would mind my own business.
c. No, I don’t mind.
d. Are you sure?
e. Oh, yes. That was it.
Part II. 2.1 Match the ideas correctly.
a. step to organize a camping trip 1. poisoning
b. disadvantage of large cities 2. to live in unpolluted area
c. change brought by computers 3. review appropriate materials
d. method to prepare for taking exam 4. make list of necessary items to take
e. kind of home accident 5. better communication services
f. disadvantage of studying abroad 6. crowded
g. reason for living in a countryside 7. difficulty in understanding foreign language
2.2 Look at this text and choose the right word.
Cambridge were happy to (0)….2……..their last match 6:0. Oxford, the opposing team, put up a good (a) ……….and
some people thought they (b) …….to win. They were fearless in tackling their (c) ………, but every time they took (d)
……..of the ball, Cambridge managed to win it back. Cambridge have now (e) ………..a place in the next (f) ……….of
the competition. They will undoubtedly come up against some fierce (g) …………
0. 1. victory 2. win 3. lose
a. 1. wrestle 2. conflict 3. fight
b. 1. may 2. deserved 3. appropriated
c. 1. opponents 2 enemies . 3. fans
d. 1 grasp 2. custody 3. possession
e. 1. found 2. gained 3. collected
f. 1. scene 2. circle 3. round
g. 1. competition 2. party 3. friendship