This document contains a test for state exam B in UB. It has two parts - Part I contains 36 multiple choice questions testing grammar and vocabulary. Part II contains a passage about Miss Leary, an assistant librarian, and 6 multiple choice questions about the passage. The test examines knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.

1. State exam test B in UB
Variation B
Part I Read the sentences and choose the true answer.
1. While I was in ……….hospital, they gave me ………….. X- ray.
a. the / the b. - / the c. the/ - d. a / an e. - / an
2. The story I’ve just read ………… Agatha Christie.
a. was written b. was written from c. wrote d. was written by e. had been written
3. You won’t get there in time …………..
a. if you hurry b. unless you hurry c. in case you hurry d. if you not hurry e. if would hurry
4. He advised ………….a newer car.
a. me buying b. for me to buy c. for myself buying d. me to buy e. me buy
5. The twins take …………their father so much.
a. after b. off c. up d. out e. on
6. The guests want to know ……….they can leave.
a. but b. or c. whether d. and e. either
7. If a fire alarm goes off, I …………..of the building immediately.
a. would get out b. get out c. would have gotten out d. am getting out e. will get out
8. I’ll get some ……………brochures today and we can start planning our holiday.
a. trip b. travel c. journey d. excursion e. tour
9. We …………..a graduation ceremony next Saturday. We …………the invitations yet.
a. had / sent out b. have / have sent out c. will have / sending out
d. are having / haven’t sent out e. are having / hadn’t sent out
10. The patient ………….in the emergency room for almost an hour before a doctor finally treated her.
a. has been waiting b. was waiting c. had been waiting d. waited e. had waited
11. I can’t go to that party. I haven’t got …………to wear.
a. something b. everything c. nothing d. anything e. none of them
12. If someone ………..my door bell at 3 a.m,I …………very unwilling to open the door.
a. rang / would be b. ring / would be c. rang / will be d. will ring / am e. would ring /was
13. I just had to take the dog out …………….of the awful weather.
a. although b. despite c. even though d. in spite e. however
14. - You look exhausted! - Yes,I ……….tennis and I ……….for years,so I’m not used to it.
a. play / haven’t played b. played / hadn’t played c. had played / haven’t played
d. have been playing / haven’t played e. had played / hadn’t played
15. When Martin …………the car,he took it out for a drive.
a. had repaired b. has repaired c. repaired d. was repairing e. is repairing
16. At this time tomorrow we …………………over the Pacific.
a. flying b. will be flying c. will fly d. going to fly e. fly
17. There was an article in the newspaper that I wanted to ………….and keep.
a. cut off b. cut down c. cut out d. cut up e. cut in
18. Someone asked us whether ……………lunch.
a. that we had eaten b. that we have eaten c. we have eaten d. we had eaten e. we were eaten
19. Would you mind …………….the equipment onto the field?
a. to carry b. carrying c. have to carry d. carry e. have carried
20. Nobody passed the test, ………………..?
a. didn’t he b. did he c. did they d. weren’t they e. didn’t they
21. If the bus to the airport hadn’t been so late, we ……………the plane.
a. caught b. had caught c. would caught d. would have caught e. had been caught
22. The fork, knife, and spoon are the most common eating …………….
a. tools b. equipments c. gadgets d. utensils e. devices
23. I can’t afford …………….on holiday this year.
a. go b. to be going c. going d. will go e. to go
24. She ……………me a very charming compliment on my paintings.
a. made b. paid c. brought d. said e. did
25. You ………….switch off all computers when you leave the office!
a. may b. can c. must d. will e. could
26. Florida has a warm climate, ……………..Alaska has a cold.
a. whereby b. wherever c. whatever d. whereas e. wherein
27. I hope they ………………this path by the time we come back next summer.
a. will be paved b. will have paving c. will have been paved
d. will be paving e. will have paved.
28. You need a wide range of skills in order to ………..successfulbusiness.
a. work b. run c. go d. make e. do
29.He usually ……………jeans,but when I last saw him he ……………a nice suit.

2. a. is wearing / is wearing b. wears / was wearing c. wear / wears
d. wears / is wearing e. wear / was wearing
30.Susan isn’t keen on cooking, and …………….Kelly.
a. either is b. is neither c. so does d. neither is e. is nor
31.Public schools supply students ……………..textbooks and handouts.
a. by b. of c. on d. out e. with
32.I would rather ……………..early and …………..home before it gets dark.
a. to go / to get b. going / getting c. go / get d. to go / getting e. going / to get
33.At an auction was sold ……………..basin
a. an antique silver sugar b. a silver antique sugar c. a sugar silver antique
d. a silver sugar antique e. an antique sugar silver
34. We haven’t had a holiday for ……………time.
a. so a long b. a so long c. such a long d. such long e. so long
35. The woman …………lived here before us is a romantic novelist.
a. whose b. which c. whom d. that e. one
36. In the olden times the Earth ………to be flat.
a. is believed b. is being believed c. was believed d. had believed e. believed
Part II Read the passage and choose the best answer.
Miss Leary lived for her annual holiday. For fifty weeks of the year, she worked as the assistant librarian at the local
library on an extremely small salary. However,it was enough to keep her, to pay the rent on her small two- roomed flat,
and to buy the meager amount of food and clothes that she needed throughout the year. And she still saved half of her
salary for one thing: her annual holiday, which she always took at the same time every year without fail. Toady was the
last day in the library before her annual holiday. Others would have kept referring to it and would perhaps have
welcomed enquiries from colleagues about it, but not Miss Leary. That was not surprising, since miss Leary never
discussed her private life with anyone. She went about her job with her usual quiet efficiency, and not a sign of
excitement. People knew of course that she went away for the fortnight holiday. After all she had to cancelthe milk and
her daily papers. But no one knew where she went. They assumed that she went to a quiet seaside resort or to stay with
relatives in the country. Certainly she stayed in England. She couldn’t afford to go abroad, could she? But there they were
wrong. And if any of her colleagues had seen her while they were on their holidays at Lake Como in Northern Italy, they
would never have recognized her. You see,for Miss Leary, her annual holiday was an annual change when just for a few
days in the year, she adopted a completely different appearance,life style, and character. She bought the clothes she
needed the rest of the year as cheaply as possible, but always managed to save to buy the latest fashions to wear on
holiday. She walked or caught the bus everywhere at home, but traveled first class on holiday. She even had her hair
restyled just before she left for Como. And if she had no realfriends in England, she had a number of good friends in
Como, and one or two very special ones. The last borrower left the library. The librarian locked the large doors and held
the small door open for the staff to leave. As Miss Leary stepped out into a warm Saturday evening, the librarian said: “
Have a good holiday, Miss Leary. See you in August”. He smiled, and she allowed herself a light smile. “ Oh yes,of
course. Thank you”. As she walked off in the direction of home, her pace began to quicken slightly as she thought of her
open half- packed suitcase and her passport and first -class air ticket lying there among the clothes.
37. Which of the following is the best title for the story?
a. The Annual Holiday b. The Holiday in Rome c. A Poor Assistant Librarian
d. The Story of a Local Library e. The Mysterious Lake Como
38.Why did Miss Leary live so simply most of the time?
a. Because she had to run a large house
b. She bought lots of books for her library
c. So that she could enjoy her annual holiday
d. Because her parents had left her no money
e. So that she could manage to pay for her milk and newspaper
39. What sort of a person was Miss Leary most of the time?
a. She was a rather awfulperson b. She was a rather lazy person c. She was very talkative
d. She was quiet and efficient e. She was a quite sociable person
40.People thought that Miss Leary spent her holidays in England because:
a. no one had ever seen her in Como b. that’s what she told the milkman
c. they didn’t think she could afford to go abroad
d. she told people that she walked the seaside
e. she always welcomes enquiries from her colleagues about it
41. When she was on holiday, Miss Leary
a. walked or caught a bus everywhere b. had her hair styled everyday c. felt lonely
d. bought the clothes as cheaply as possible e. looked a completely different person
42. Before she left work on the Saturday evening
a. she wished the librarian a good holiday b. she had already done a lot of her packing
c. she had to lock the door after the last borrowers
d. she told her colleagues where she was going
e. she held the large door open for the staff to leave.

3. II-B. Choose the appropriate word or phrase used in the text for each definition below.
43. Happening or done every year or once a year
a. salary b. efficiency c. annual d. usual e. daily
44. Request for help or information
a. course b. meager c. resort d. enquiry e. direction
45. A person who works with you, especially in a profession
a. librarian b. colleague c. assistance d. relative e. fortnight
46. Small in quantity and poor in quality
a. afford b. assume c. pace d. staff e. meager
Communication A. Look at the notice board and choose the best answer.
47.
a. Ticket is sold here
b. Admission is restricted to the veterans only
c. Holders of ticket may not enter here
d. Ticket is required to get in
e. No admission without identity card
48.
a. Please pay your bill
b. You mustn’t put up any posters here
c .You may glue something here
d. We sell posters and stickers here
e. Please do not forget your bills
49.
a. Offenders may be liable to a heavy fine
b. Fining is permitted
c. You will be paid $ 100 for dropping litter
d. Drop your litter here
e. Please clean up your clothes
50.
a. These seats are unoccupied
b. The old and infirm are happy with these seats
c. These seats are donated by the old and infirm
d. Leave these seats for people who are elderly or find it difficult to
move.
e. Leave these seats for the teenagers
51.
a. You can buy drinks here
b. Drinks are free here
c Don’t leave drinks here
d. We only take drinks here
e. There are no drinks left
52.
a. Shoplifters will be encouraged
b. There is a lift in the shop
c. You may shoplift here
d. Shoplifters bring criminal charge
e. You will be taken to court if you take things without paying.
B. Choose the best response. / 12 p /
53. John: - I heard the physics test was difficult
Peter:- ……………........
a. Not the way you write
b. That’s true. Nothing has happened
c. No kidding. Only Mary scored high enough to pass it
d. They will say O.K
e. What a ridiculous idea!
Admission to
ticket holders only
No bill sticking
Penalty for
dropping litter
up to $ 100 fine
These seats are
appreciated by the
old and infirm
Drinks to take
away
Shoplifters will be
prosecuted

4. 54. Tommy: -How about a cup of coffee?
Susan: -…………………………
a. What a good idea!
b. What for?
c. What an insult!
d. What its worth!
e. What a small word!
55. Mary: - Oh, no! Someone has stolen my purse!
Ann: - ……………………………..
a. What a shame!
b. What an astonishing idea!
c. What a disgusting job!
d. What a pity!
e. What can be said!
56. Husband: - Shall we have some dessert?
Wife: - ……………………..
a. No thanks. I’m supposed to send it.
b. No thanks, I’m on a diet.
c. I’m on strike
d. Never mind.
e. Oh, that sounds interesting.
57. Mrs. Smith: - How are you finding living in London?
Mr. James: - ……………………….
a. Oh dear, what’s up?
b. Come on, it’s time to go
c. I’m enjoying it.
d. I’m always right.
e. Bless you, tanks.
58. Ariunaa: - Ouch! There is something in my eye!
Gerel: - …………………..
a. Let me try. No I can’t do it.
b. Let me see. No I couldn’t
c. Let me think. No I don’t understand.
d. Let me see- where did I get it?
e. Let me look. No, I can’t see anything.
Part II. 2.1 Match the ideas correctly.
a. disadvantage of large cars 1.hard to get home in an emergency
b. reason for living in the countryside 2. get maps of the area
c. disadvantage of studying abroad 3. cuts and burns
d. kinds of home accident 4. get away from city noise
e. problem caused by absenteeism 5. study on a regular basis
f. step to organize a camping trip 6. use more petrol
g. method to prepare for taking exam 7. missed deadlines
2.2 Look at this crime report and choose the best fits.
. Police are concerned (0)…..3….. growing number of offences that are being (a)………… by young people in our town.
They say that increasing numbers of youngsters are breaking into people’s (b) …………or (c)………. their cars. Indeed,
police claim that it is probably young (d)………… who are to blame for the recent spate of the burglaries in our town.
Police are proposing special (e) ……….to combat the problem and are asking for the public(f ) ………..in this fight
against (g) …………… crime.
o. 1. at 2. of 3. about
a. 1. committed 2. made 3. done
b. 1. partnership 2. wallets 3. houses
c. 1. taking 2. stealing 3. lifting
d. 1. prisons 2. adults 3. offenders
e. 1. campaign 2. election 3. mandate
f. 1. anxiety 2. support 3. carelessness
g. 1. juvenile 2. young 3. old