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1.

Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).

Buckingham Palace is more than five hundred years old.

2.


In 2007 Romania and Albania joined the European Union.

3.


If you are welcoming a visitor, you will be less polite than when welcoming

a friend.

4.


A maximum number of forty per class would assure a more suitable environment in the

classroom and the students would be able to concentrate better and learn more.

5.


Depending on the addressee, an invitation can be more or less formal.

6.


Libra is the zodiacal sign that begins on October 23rd

and ends on November 21st

7.


“Lite” friends are those friends with whom you want to be deeply disclosing.

8.


Romania and Bulgaria are the latest Member States joining the European Union.

9.



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Today’s European Union is the result of half a century hard work. In no other region of the

world have sovereign countries pooled their sovereignty to this extent and in so many areas of

crucial importance to their citizens.

10.


The European Union hasn’t created a single market (because people, services, goods and

capital cannot move around freely).

11.


The European Union has a very special anthem – Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, from Symphony 9

-, and a Celebration Day – 9 May.

12.


The European Flag is a circle of 27 stars on a blue background.

13.


The American flag is the Stars and the Stripes.

14.


America was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492.

15.


The American Congress consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives.

16.


The American Constitution is the oldest written constitution in the world.

17.


The United Kingdom is a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy.

18.

Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false(F).

The Head of the Anglican Church (in UK) is the Pope.

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Teleworkers are people who work in companies not for companies.

20.


When you have decided to find a job, the first step is to read the ads for vacancies in different

newspapers, magazines, on specialized internet sites or to contact a recruitment agency.

21.Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).

If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancy

advertised, you will be employed within twenty days.

22.


When you have decided to find a job, you need to write an Application Letter and a

Curriculum Vitae to the nearest company.


If the employer decides your background and experience are suitable for the vacancy

advertised, you will be shortlisted for an interview.

24.


Every Thursday, the Queen of the UK meets the Prime Minister; they talk about world news

and have a drink.


The Danube Delta comprises 9,640 sq.km. of marshland, forests, lakes, channels and rivers.

26.


The Channel Tunnel (or, in short, the Channel) consists of three tunnels, each thirty miles

long.

27.


Marks & Spencer, the British mobile phones company, is the most famous British shop in the

world.

28.


The Channel Tunnel (or, in short, the Channel) is the largest tunnel in the world.


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29.


A traditional English breakfast consists in cereals with milk and sugar.

30.


A tabloid newspaper focuses more on sensation than real news.

31.


It is estimated that corporate telephone usage in the UK has fallen by more than 40 % since

1995.

32.


The European Commission consists of 27 members including 1 President and 5 Vice-

Presidents.

33. Decide if the sentence is true (T) or false (F).

The seat of the European Commission is in Strassbourg.

34.


The United Kingdom comprises four constituent countries – England, Northern Ireland,

Scotland and Wales -, with Elizabeth II as head of State.

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1.

How long_________ your car?

a. are you having

b. have you had

c. you are having

2.

After_______ some time with my family, I traveled to London.

a. spending

b. have spent

c. have spending


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3. Would you mind________ the book I gave you?

a. to return

b. returning

c. to returning

4.

I don’t feel________ to the cinema.

a. to going

b. like going

c. to go

5.

I_______ him for years.

a. have known

b. know

c. have been knowing

6. __________it got dark, I began to feel afraid.

a. While

b. As soon as

c. Until

7. Don’t work so hard. You________ very tired.

a. look as if

b. looking as if

c. look

8. The people_______ house we’re staying in live in England.a. which

b. whose

c. where

9. I haven’t finished my homework_______.

a. already

b. still

c. yet

10. I______________ in California when I met my friend Joe

a. worked

b. was working

c. working

11. Can you________ the keys when you get home?

a. give to her

b. give her

c. to give her

12.


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Although students_____ Everton are____ in their early______, we are accepting more and

more_______ applicants.

a. attend, generally, twenty, older

b. attending, generally, twenties, older

c. attending, generally, twenties, elder

13. Ideally, they_____ have completed______ one year _____university.

a. should, at last, in b. must, at least, at

c. should, at least, in

14.

Although I made _____________impression during my job interview, I don’t think I’m going

to get hired.

a. a successful

b. an important

c. a favorable

15. I’d like you to______ some recent photos ______you write me.a. enclose, next time

b. enter, next time

c. enclose, the next time

16. In his speech, the President________ the importance_______ our productivity.

a. pointed, of increasing

b. stressed, of to increase

c. stressed, of increasing

17.

“Why aren’t you working?”

“ Because I don’t know what______ .

a. do I do

b. am I doing

c. to do

18. If you follow the_______ you’ll learn how to operate this stereo system.

a. writings

b. descriptions

c. instructions

19.

“I work as a journalist for a national newspaper”.

“That _________ a really interesting job.”

a. must be

b. would have been

c. will be

20.

“You probably get a really great salary”.


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“ I’m not really as_________ as you think I am”.

a. paid well

b. well paid

c. well paying

21.

“ What sort of job are you looking for?”

“ I’d like to have a job________ use the foreign languages I know.”

a. that can

b. where to

c. where I can

22.

“ How good are you at keeping deadlines?”

“ I always finish my work when I__________.”

a. am supposing

b. am supposed toc. have suppose

23.

I bought a_____, _____, _____ sweater.

a. red, new, woolen

b. woolen, new, red

c. new, red, woolen

24.

I’d like to ask you some questions about your_________ background.

a. education

b. educational

c. educated

25.

“You’re late!”

“ I ________ here faster because there was such a heavy traffic.”

a. can’t get

b. wasn’t getting

c. couldn’t get

26.

I wonder_______ you’d mind lending me your calculator.

a. how

b. whether

c. when


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27.

“Anne’s not here now, but I can take a message for her.”

“ O.K. Please _______ her to call Joe at eight o’clock.”

a. to tell

b. could you tell

c. tell

28.

I work ______ small ________ company.

a. for, publishing

b. in a, publishing

c. for a, publishing

29.

The company has _____ an office in Paris.

a. opened

b. oppened

c. oppen

30.

I have been_____ to run a new office_____ Paris.

a. chose, in the

b. chosen, in

c. choosen, at

31.

Alexandra said she______ their marketing manager.

a. was

b. were

c. is

32.

You ______ obviously______ ill for several days.

a. have, been

b. had, be

c. has, been

33.

What did she say? She said she______ to talk to you.

a. doesn’t have

b. aren’t about


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c. didn’t want

34.

It is dreadful having________ a room with her. She is so untidy!

a. sharing

b. to share

c. to stay

35.

Can you really________ to buy that CD_____ now?

a. affords, recorder

b. afford, players

c. afford, player

36.

_____you ring me to let me____ you_____ safely?

a. should, know, ‘re b. can, know, are

c. can, know, would be

37.

Why______ Andrew_____ mistakes all the time?

a. does, make

b. is, making

c. -, makes

38.

How do you get_____ ______ your parents?

a. -, with

b. well, with

c. on, with

39.

What sort of______ car has Christine______ this time?

a. -, buy

b. a, buy

c. -, bought

40.

My sister had always______ self-conscious about____ nose so she decided to go to____

clinic _____an operation_____ will straighten it.

a. been, her, a, for, which

b. be, his, a, for, who

c. been, her, the, for, who

41.


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You_____ be very proud of your son______ so many prizes.

a. will, to win

b. will, wining

c. must, winning

42.

We thought our cousins _____ us when they were in town last week, but they didn’t even

phone. I suppose they__________ too busy.

a. would pay a visit, are all the time

b. would visit, must have been

c. will visit, are

43.

I have just_____ the garage to check whether they’ve_____ my car, but I_____

get an answer.

a. rung, fixed, can’t

b. ring, fixed, cannot

c. rung, fix, cannot

44.

Why did you walk all the way from the station? You ________for a lift.

a. had to phoned

b. could have phoned

c. should to ring me up

45.

The expenses will be ____ by ______ taxpayer.

a. supported, -

b. borne, the

c. borne, those

46.

It is one of__________ cities in England.

a. most polluted

b. the most polluted

c. polluted

47.

The_________ of the negotiations is uncertain yet.


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a. results

b. rules

c. outcome

48.

He finally _____to get in touch with him.

a. succeede

b. managed

c. succeeded

49.

There ______ great _____ between the two countries. Close relations _____ between them.

a. are, differences, exist

b. are, difference, exists

c. is a, difference, are

50.

She is _____ French and American.

a. both

b. also

c. too

51.

He should ________ the waiter a bigger tip.

a. given b. have given

c. gave

52.

He _______ in politics since the last ______ .

a. was interested, elections

b. has been interested, elections

c. have been interested, voting

53.

They are ______ good friends, I _____ I had a car to see them more often.

a. such, wish

b. my, want

c. - , wanted

54.

I ________never manage to remember how ______ that door.

a. can, to open


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b. will, oppening

c. cannot, to open

55.

In the USA, young _______ are lucky to ______ to drive at sixteen in some states.

a. peoples, can

b. people, be allowed

c. people, allow

56.

I______ two years in ______United States several years ago.

a. spent, -

b. spend, -

c. spent, the

57.She ___________ alone for ten years, since her parents’ death .

a. has been living

b. has been leaving

c. had been leaving

58.

Whatever arguments the Union leader used in ____ speech, he ____ failed to convince ____nation.

a. his, has, the

b. his, had, a

c. her, has, the

59.

Are you interested ____ photography?

a. for

b. in

c. at

60.

I prefer travelling by airplane _____ it’s usually faster and more ______ than other means of

transportation.


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a. although, comfortable

b. since, comfortable

c. furthermore, suitable

61.

It was your birthday yesterday, _________?

a. wasn’t it

b. didn’t itc. or it wasn’t

62.

“Where will we be able to have lunch?”

“Don’t worry. There are a lot of nice places ______ downtown.”

a. for us eating

b. to eat at

c. for eating

63.

“What would you do if you lost your job?”“I guess _______ another one.”

a. I would have looked for

b. I would look for

c. to look for

64.

“Why have you decided not to buy the car?”

“Because I ________”.

a. don’t afford it

b. can’t afford itc. can’t afford

65.

If you ______ an effort, you will finish your work by two o’clock.

a. try

b. make

c. do

66.

John is a very _____ friend of mine and we’ve known each other for years.

a. near

b. firm

c. close

67. I’ve been asked to be the ________ of ceremonies at our school’s

graduation dinner.

a. leader


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b. speaker

c. master

68.

Your money will be ________ if you are not satisfied with our service.

a. rejoined

b. refunded

c. restored

69.

It is healthier to eat apples without __________ them.

a. cleaning

b. undoing

c. peeling

70.

Most of the tenants who ______in our apartment building are students.

a. rent b. reside

c. set

71.

My teacher always ______ me on the back whenever I do good work.

a. hits

b. pats

c. hands

72.

He couldn’t listen to his walkman because his mother had ______the batteries.

a. tied

b. removed

c. changed

73.

I can’t do this puzzle. I _______!

a. give out

b. give up

c. give off

74.

__________ of them could win the quiz. It was very difficult.

a. either

b. neither

c. both

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Flight nineteen from Paris is now arriving at ________ .

a. gate two

b. the gate two

c. the second gate

76. The greater the demand, __________ the price.

a. the highest b. higher

c. the higher

77. The Oxford University was _______ in the thirteenth century.

a. founded

b. found

c. renovated

78.

We __________ swim near windsurfers.

a. wouldn’t

b. oughtn’t

c. shouldn’t

79.

We never stop __________ a language.

a. learning

b. learn

c. to learn

80.If I ________ you, I’d write that letter straight away.

a. have been

b. had been

c. were

81.

I don’t want to cook. Let’s buy some ___________ food.

a. takehome

b. takeaway

c. takeoff

82.

They have some very lovely ________ in their garden.

a. booths

b. bushes

c. wigs

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His uncle’s son is her __________ .

a. brother-in-law

b. nephew

c. cousin

84.

He contributed a great deal to the development of our culture________.

a. writing, as a teacher and lecturer

b. writing, teaching and lecturing

c. writing, teaching and as a lecturer

85.

“ According to a recent report, the number of automobile accidents has

actually gone down. The reason for this decrease can be attributed to

better driver education.”

Based on the above statements, there are fewer car accidents, because :

a. there are better cars on the road

b. drivers are better trained

c. drivers are very educated

86.

“ Ticket prices: £ 30.00 One Way – All Destinations, out of which:

- 50% discount for night-time trips;

- Passengers who are 18 years of age and younger

pay 90% of the fare;

- Passengers who are 5 years of age and younger

travel free-of-charge.

How much would you pay if you were sixteen years old?

a. more than £ 20.00

b. less than £ 15.00

c. 10 % off the regular fare

87. “I am a fictional character in a play by Shakespeare. I live in Verona.

My family are the sworn enemies of the Montagues, but unfortunately

I am madly in love with one of them. In our story, we get married

secretly, but then things start to go drastically wrong. The end of our

love story takes place in my family’s vault where my lover poisons himself

and I end up stabbing myself with a dagger. Sad, isn’t it? My name is…..”.

a. Robert Kennedy

b. The Duke of Windsor

c. Juliet Capulet

88. “ The ability to deal with people is as purchasable a commodity as

sugar or coffee. And I will pay more for that ability than for any

other under the sun.” Who might these words belong to?

a. John D. Rockefeller


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b. Benjamin Franklin

c. Albert Einstein

89. Find the correct interpretation :

He gave an accurate description of the man.

a. He handled them a report about the man

b. He described the man accusingly

c. He gave a correct and exact description of the man


Every writer is a student of human nature.

a. Writers always want to become students again.

b. Writers always learn about the human nature

c. Writers’ human nature is similar to students’ one

91.

Find the correct interpretation :

Before they moved in, they cleaned the house thoroughly.

a. They cleaned the house from top to bottom and then they moved in b. They went through the house to make sure it was clean before moving in

c. They decided to clean the house when they had moved in.

92.


They only knew basic language.

a. They had a very small vocabulary.

b. They were very coarse.

c. They used a simple computing language

93. Find the correct interpretation :The USA is almost as large as Europe.

a. Europe is slightly bigger than the USA.

b. Europe is as big as the USA.

c. The USA is much bigger than Europe


There were fifteen people besides me applying for the job

a. Fifteen people were standing next to me in the queue for the job

b. There were fifteen of us who wanted the job

c. I was not applying for the job

95.


As he walked through the door, she walked out.

a. He walked in and at the same time she walked out.

b. Before he walked in, she walked out

c. He walked in and then she walked out


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96.


Please, take a seat!

a. Pick one up and take it away

b. I don’t want all my seats any more

c. Sit down.

97.


How on earth did you find me?

a. You’ll never find out where I am

b. It is quite difficult to get hold of me, but you did

c. What do you think of me?

98.


I am not actually on the list of candidates.

a. My name is not on the list of candidates.

b. My name is not on the list, but it will be soon.

c. I withdrew my name from the list of candidates.


He could have studied English last year.

a. He has studied English, but he doesn’t any more.

b. He was able to study English last year.

c. He had the opportunity to study English but didn’t take it.

100.

Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters:

He was CONFIDENT in his approaches.

a. trustful

b. certain

c. tolerant

101.

Choose the best synonym for the words written in capital letters :

Helen was definitely a SHREWD woman.

a. stupid

b. clever

c. direct

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His DESULTORY remarks made the visitors feel confused.

a. good

b. initial

c. untidy

103.


Her CONSPICUOUS achievements are her best recommendation.

a. well-known

b. remarkable

c. social

104.


The report was SCATHING about the lack of safety.

a. scornful

b. very critical

c. clear

105.


His RUGGED manners betrayed his low origins.

a. awful

b. indecent

c. coarse

106.


I was STUNNED by the news of her death.

a. impressed

b. shocked

c. stunted

107.


As he seemed to be a coward, everybody TAUNTED him.

a. accused

b. ridiculed

c. pointed at

108.


She cast a FURTIVE glance at her partner.

a. brief

b. sly

c. casual


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109.


Their sudden outburst was obviously genuine; it couldn’t have been CONTRIVED.

a. false

b. planned

c. dissolute

110.


She was a THRIFTY housekeeper, an important matter to one of his small means and she

never wasted a penny.

a. kind

b. poor

c. sparing

111.


He proved himself a BOLD and ASTUTE commander .

a. brave, cunning

b. brave, engaged

c. fearless, severe

112.


With a sigh he TOSSED the programme back on to the table.

a. put

b. filled in

c. cast

113.

Select the right answer :

a. Someone had broken into the office and stolen the files.

b. Someone had broken into the office and stole the files.

114.


a. Her advisor was pleased with the topic which she had chose for her

thesis

b. Her advisor was pleased with the topic which she had chosen for

her thesis.

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a. Having eaten and drunk too much the night before, he woke up with a

headache.

b. Having eaten and drank too much the night before, he woke

up with a headache.

116.Select the right answer :

a. The streets are wet; it should have rained last night.

b. The streets are wet; it must have rained last night.

117.


a. You had better to hurry if you don’t want to miss the bus.

b. You had better hurry if you don’t want to miss the bus.

118.Select the right answer :

a. Do you like to come to a party on Saturday?

b. Would you like to come to a party on Saturday?

119.


a. His father had hoped that he go into business with him.

b. His father had hoped that he would go into business with him.

120.


a. Tom had a tooth filled.

b. Tom had a tooth fill.

121.


a. She made the baby to take a nap.

b. She made the baby take a nap.

122.


a. I owe you twenty dollars, won’t I?

b. I owe you twenty dollars, don’t I?

123.

Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :

Between you and……..she has twenty years advantage over me :


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a. I

b. me

124.


He liked to know the ins and……..of anything once it had captured his interests.

a. outs b. ups

125.


I believe it was agreed that our legal colleagues here would report our decision to the

moderator, as soon as it was signed and…….. .

a. final

b. sealed

126.Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :

She drank…………..tea.

a. feeble

b. weak

127.


She was dressed as on the day before, in white frock and her shiny white boots with

their……….heels.

a. tall b. high

128.


My traveller’s cheques were in an………….pocket.

a. inner

b. inward

129.


Don’t forget to………..the light when you leave.

a. turn off

b. close

130. Choose the most suitable word or phrase for each space :

It’s good to get away from the city and visit the…………

a. field

b. country


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131.

Choose the correct name for the place described below :

You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables here.

a. greengrocer’s

b. butcher’s

132.Choose the correct name for the place described below :

You can put money in your account here.

a. ATM

b. bank

133.

Choose the correct name for the place described below :

You can buy stamps, and send letters here.

a. post office

b. newsagent’s

134.

Translate into English (choose the correct sentence) :

Incearca sa nu ai de-a face cu asemenea oameni.

a. Try not to deal with such people.

b. Try to deal not with these peoples.

135.

Translate into English ( choose the correct sentence) :

L-am convins sa creada acest lucru.

a. I convinced him into believing it.

b. I argued him into believing it.

136.


E imposibil ca Roger sa fi negat acest lucru.

a. Roger can’t have denied it.

b. Roger mustn’t have denied it.

137.


Probabil ca au fost multi solicitanti anul acela.

a. There may have been many applicants that year.

b. There must have been many applicants that year.

138.

Translate into English ( choose the correct sentence) :

Am auzit pasi la apartamentul vecinilor mei de la etajul cinci.


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a. I heard footsteps in my neighbour’s flat on the 5th

floor.

b. I heard steps in my neighbour’s apartment on fifth floor.

139.


Ar trebui sa lucrezi mult si sa iti termini experimentele.

a. You would to work much and bring your experiments to end.

b. You ought to work much and bring your experiments to an end.

140.

Choose the best alternative to complete each sentence :

…….. me a favour .

a. make

b. do

141.

Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :

Thank you for the trouble you’ve……….

a. taken

b. done

142.


How about going …………… one of these days ?

a. in the country on

b. to the country

143.


You don’t like to be………. when you are……a business talk.

a. disturb, deploying

b. disturbed, having

144.


Could you help me…….this translation ?

a. with

b. at

145.


This building………….many offices.

a. comprehends

b. houses

146.


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Henry was………. and felt he couldn’t say a word.

a. in the corner

b. cornered

147.


Ms. Smith, ………is Paul Johnson, our new accountant.

a. that person

b. this

148.


Secondary………..is vitally important for young people. School plays an essential role in

preparing them for…………

a. tuition, adultness

b. education, adulthood

149.


I am writing to apply for the………of Assistant Manager.

a. position

b. title

150. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentence :

He qualified as an economist in 1995 and set up in……….in Sheffield.

a. business

b. company

151.


After leaving school, he…………in a solicitor’s office.

a. practiced

b. was working

152.


She earns her………by telling fortunes at the seaside.

a. rent

b. living


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COMPLETION 1.

Complete the sentence with : of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by :

You’ll have to introduce yourself…..the person who is sitting……you

…….a symposium or conference.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 2. Complete the sentence with : of, about, at, to, for, in, next to, or by :

It’s healthy to have lots ……different friends……different levels…...

intimacy because not only is it impossible to be close……, it’s also undesirable.scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

3. Complete the sentence with : with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or

by :

Most……..us have friends as close as family, whom, ……. a difficult moment

we’d call……..3 a.m……..consolation or advice because we know they won’t

reject us.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 4. Complete the sentence with : with, in, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by

:

The authorities …… education should make sure that the subjects taught …..

schools are …… value……. the outside world.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 5. Complete the sentence with : in, with, at, from, of, about, for, to, against, or by

:

Teleworkers communicate ……..their supervisors……telephone, fax or e-mail;

they usually transfer information…….their own computer……the office

computer……..electronic means.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 6. Complete the sentence with : in, up, against, to, or at :

Have you ever been……England?

What time does our plane arrive…..London?I met an old friend……Henri Coanda Airport.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu 7. Complete the sentence with : for, against, in, out, to, up, of or among :

He wanted to fight….. the enemies ….. his country.

I took you……somebody else.

He was……..friends.

scrieti raspunsurile corespunzatoare despartite prin virgula si un spatiu

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