The 1000 Word Little Language Answers Answers 1 - 10 (A) 1 I advise you to get to bed early tonight. 2 We all accept the new laws. 3 He enjoys the advertisements on television. 4 We have about twenty-five people in our art class. 5 Actions speak louder than words. 6 On Saturday afternoon we went to a festival. 7 The street address of our school is 1 Kauri Glen Rd. 8 She boils the water then adds the rice. 9 Who will act the part of the king in the play? 10 He was hurt in an accident. Answers 11 - 20 (B) 1 After he spoke, she spoke also. 2 She threw the ball up in the air. 3 He sat alone in the corner. 4 The children are not allowed to play outside. 5 I visited my friend again this week. 6 They have agreed on a price for the car. 7 They always go to church on Sunday. 8 He does not agree with you. 9 What age is the child? 10 It is almost two weeks since I saw you last. Answers 21 - 30 (A) 1 She answered my question with a smile. 2 I was amused by the advertisement for tea. 3 The answer appears to be 'animal'. 4 We need a large amount of rice. 5 She was angry with the driver. 6 In the army, I learned to obey. 7 She wears her watch on her right arm. 8 She is ashamed about her mistake. 9 Is it an animal or a plant? 10 He argues that a library is a factory. Answers 31 - 40 (B) 1 Your aunt has written you a letter. 2 Are the children asleep? 3 The weather becomes colder in autumn. 4 I will ask the date of the festival. 5 Pay attention to your work! 6 The children are still awake.

7 The children asked for some oranges. 8 The cat attacks birds in the garden. 9 The teacher is away from school with a bad cold. 10 We saw some baby birds on television. Answers 41 - 50 (A) 1 He stole a student's bag. 2 We found the book in the back of the cupboard. 3 He ran along the river bank. 4 We came back to school after the holidays. 5 I brought a basket of flowers to my mother. 6 They dropped banana-skins on the field. 7 She swims beautifully. 8 They behaved badly at school. 9 You need a good hot bath. 10 She kicked a ball through a window. Answers 51 - 60 (B) 1 Some people still believe that the earth is flat. 2 The bell has gone for the end of the school day. 3 At the beginning of the class we read our books. 4 He broke his arm and now he can not bend it. 5 She plans to study animal behaviour. 6 My sister became ill. 7 She had to stay in bed for a week. 8 Some people like to drink beer and some do not. 9 The children behaved beautifully for the visitors. 10 The children began to run around the house. Answers 61 - 70 (A) 1 My father likes the bitter taste of beer. 2 An insect has bitten me. 3 The birth of a baby gives us new hope. 4 These birds eat insects in the garden. 5 His feet grew too big for his shoes. 6 He plays football better than I do. 7 I think she is the best officer in the army. 8 The opposite of white is black. 9 Here is a blanket to keep you warm. 10 I can ride a big bicycle now. Answers 71 - 80 (B) 1 Scientific books are interesting. 2 Give the dog a bone. 3 Insects do not have bones inside their bodies. 4 A bomb blew up in the park.

5 The wind blew the tree down. 6 We have iron in our blood. 7 The storm damaged many boats. 8 Some cats have blue eyes. 9 We do not have to boil our drinking water. 10 The teacher writes on the board. Answers 81 - 90 (A) 1 Guess what is in this box? 2 I bought three loaves of bread. 3 My friends bought six bottles of soft drink. 4 I was scared I would fall and break my arm. 5 I found some keys at the bottom of the box. 6 I was so excited I forgot to breathe. 7 A boy brought my present to the house. 8 I waved bravely to my friends below. 9 I was born 16 years ago exactly. 10 We climbed out along a branch of the tree. Answers 91 - 100 (B) 1 My sister has brown hair. 2 He brushed the crumbs from the table. 3 I brought you some flowers from my garden. 4 The Sky Tower is the tallest building in Auckland. 5 Please fill the bucket with water. 6 This church was built in 1900. 7 The bridge was swept away by the river. 8 My brother has hair like mine. 9 She needs a bright light for reading. 10 Most Tibetan people are Buddhists. Answers 101 - 110 (A) 1 People say there is gold buried here. 2 Always behave calmly with animals. 3 Don't burn your hand on the stove. 4 I plan to own my own business. 5 She bought some eggs and some bread. 6 Our captain today is John Lee. 7 I do not drive a car, I catch the bus. 8 They are very busy cooking for 100 people. 9 He was so tall they called him Little John. 10 My old camera takes good pictures. Answers 111 - 120 (B) 1 My friend has a black and white cat. 2 We are certain that you are telling the truth.

3 The storm caused the river to rise. 4 Be careful with your friend's feelings. 5 They rolled down the hill in their carts. 6 He caught the ball in his left hand. 7 They carelessly left the gate open. 8 I do not drive a car, I catch the bus. 9 She uses cards to learn English. 10 He carried the child to its mother. Answers 121 - 130 (A) 1 The teacher wrote on the board with a piece of chalk. 2 Keep the change! 3 We have chosen a really good place. 4 This chicken can fly quite well. 5 These children will become leaders in the future. 6 We learned how to change direction. 7 Many young people are Christians. 8 The bank will take five days to clear this cheque. 9 There is one chance in two the baby will be a girl. 10 We can get good cheap food here. Answers 131 - 140 (B) 1 How clever of you to notice that! 2 Cities like Hong Kong are very large 3 The students spoke clearly and carefully. 4 Some women like to smoke cigarettes. 5 A group of Christians can be called a church. 6 This cinema shows new films. 7 Our Christmas holidays are in summer. 8 The students formed a circle. 9 The class works very hard. 10 Make sure your hands are clean. Answers 141 - 150 (A) 1 Please put your coats on the bed. 2 A cloud moved across the sun. 3 He climbed up the hill. 4 Bring some old clothes to paint in. 5 I like strong black coffee. 6 Close your books, please. 7 I cleaned the silver with a soft cloth. 8 The news is at six o'clock. 9 This steam engine still runs on coal. 10 Wear your coat or you will catch a cold. Answers 151 - 160 (B)

1 You have done well compared with us. 2 The child has a collection of balls. 3 I plan to complete this job tomorrow. 4 My new shoes are still uncomfortable. 5 He comes to school by bus. 6 The cats had a competition for the ball. 7 Now she is going to colour in her drawing. 8 What is the condition of the road? 9 Make sure the drinks are cold. 10 It is a common mistake to say "childrens". Answers 161 - 170 (A) 1 We found table in a corner of the restaurant. 2 I count my change very carefully in that shop. 3 I will find out the cost of a bicycle and save up for it. 4 The manager controls the workers 5 The child copied his brother's behaviour. 6 Australia is a large country. 7 What is the correct dress for the dance? 8 You have continued to work well. 9 You will need about 20 minutes to cook the potatoes. 10 He carefully washed his cotton trousers. Answers 171 - 180 (B) 1 Would you like a cup of tea? 2 The teacher covered the main points of the lesson. 3 Sad to say, some people are cruel to their children. 4 The dishes are in the cupboard. 5 I would like to live in the country and keep a cow. 6 A cow is a large animal which produces milk. 7 We laughed and cried when we met each other again. 8 Crowds of people watched the race. 9 My cousin Lee is the son of my father's sister Joy. 10 We have a great crop of oranges. Answers 181 - 190 (A) 1 Dark green curtains keep out the light. 2 She is out of danger now. 3 There is no cure for this disease. 4 How much will it cost to fix the damage? 5 This food is past its 'use-by' date. 6 It is very dark at night in the country. 7 I am learning the customs of my new country. 8 These knives are too dangerous for children. 9 The girls dance beautifully. 10 You could cut this meat with a butter knife!

Answers 191 - 200 (B) 1 Your pay depends on how many hours you work. 2 Daughters are as important as sons. 3 I think that death comes to everyone but me. 4 The temperature is six degrees higher today. 5 They dug to a depth of two metres. 6 You must not swim in the deep end. 7 I can not believe that he is dead. 8 This is a sad day for me. 9 His difficulties never defeated him. 10 He decides which clothes to wear. Answers 201 - 210 (A) 1 The crops died without water. 2 Children have little difficulty learning English. 3 They dug down until they found water. 4 What is the difference between salt and sugar? 5 Can you describe what she looks like? 6 A basket is different from a bag. 7 We live in a new housing development. 8 That is a good place for a writing desk. 9 The insects destroyed the crops. 10 English is a difficult language to speak well. Answers 211 - 220 (B) 1 This district is suitable for growing fruit. 2 The teacher planned a group discussion. 3 He walked in the direction of the shops. 4 Who discovered New Zealand? 5 The distance from here to the city is about 10km. 6 She prepared a large dish of rice. 7 He caught a disease, became sick and then died. 8 What dirty hands you have! 9 Does he eat meat? 10 Some countries are divided by religious differences. Answers 221 - 230 (A) 1 Please open the door. 2 The doctor gave him medicine for the disease. 3 The dog ran after the cat. 4 Grandmother enjoys a drive in the country. 5 I had a strange dream last night. 6 I doubted whether the answer was correct. 7 You need to drink more water on a hot day. 8 Please sit down.

9 I will wear my new blue dress. 10 I have drawn you a map of the district. Answers 231 - 240 (B) 1 I get up early and work before school. 2 The bus driver told us about the district. 3 One of the religions of the east is Buddhism. 4 She held the telephone away from her ear. 5 The machine needs a drop of oil. 6 I earned $150 yesterday. 7 It is his duty to look after his family. 8 The earth goes round the sun. 9 We hung the clothes on the line to dry. 10 I dropped a heavy book on my foot. Answers 241 - 250 (A) 1 Her speech had a good effect on the crowd. 2 Education has changed over the years. 3 It is easy to boil and eat an egg. 4 It takes effort to climb a hill. 5 These days, electricity is very expensive. 6 We ate some rice for lunch. 7 This knife has a very sharp edge. 8 Which came first, the chicken or the egg? 9 Good employers look after their workers. 10 I got an electric shock from the wire. Answers 251 - 260 (B) 1 He can not escape from his duty. 2 Your cup is empty. Would you like more tea? 3 We enjoyed the party. 4 The engineer turned off the electricity. 5 We have equal amounts of money. 6 He is my friend, not my enemy. 7 Don't tell me how the picture ends. 8 Are the potatoes cooked enough? 9 The engine started easily. 10 My mother has English lessons at home. Answers 261 - 270 (A) 1 Good evening, everyone! 2 I have a mathematics examination on Thursday. 3 Here is an example of his work. 4 The evil that men do, lives after them. 5 They played on, even when it rained. 6 That is exactly what I thought.

7 She came first in all the running events. 8 I was excited about the party. 9 Have you ever seen a cat dancing? 10 I expect that you will pass your examination. Answers 271 - 280 (B) 1 Please explain how to do this. 2 In fact, I have not finished my work yet. 3 We make furniture at our factory. 4 That radio is too expensive. 5 He stood face-to-face with the enemy. 6 We have two extra people in the class. 7 We have experience of many different situations. 8 You gave a clear explanation of this feature. 9 We did an interesting experiment in science. 10 She has brown eyes. Answers 281 - 290 (A) 1 The farmer keeps cows and pigs. 2 She is a fair judge of people. 3 Jill fell down the hill. 4 The pigs ate and ate, and grew very fat. 5 They have a large family. 6 This group is famous for its songs. 7 He failed his mathematics examination. 8 My father is learning English at night school. 9 We visited a farm in the holidays. 10 We live not far from school. Answers 291 - 300 (B) 1 We feel happy about your party. 2 The children fought, laughed, then played again. 3 We need a female plant as well as a male. 4 He fears that the enemy will kill him. 5 We enjoyed the flower festival. 6 We stood in lines on the playing field. 7 The children argued fiercely over the ball. 8 The mountain is the main feature in this district. 9 The accident was not your fault. 10 The horse jumped over the fence. Answers 301 - 310 (A) 1 These cards fit into the little box. 2 We often go to see films in the city. 3 He caught a little fish and threw it back in the sea. 4 She burnt the letter in the fire.

5 She filled the bucket with water. 6 Today, we finished painting the house. 7 The French flag has three colours. 8 The child can count to ten on her fingers. 9 My uncle fixed the light which was broken. 10 I found some rice in the cupboard. Answers 311 - 320 (B) 1 Please put your bags down on the floor. 2 Where can I buy some rice flour? 3 The flies come inside when the weather is warm. 4 The child followed her brother to school. 5 The flowers in your garden are very beautiful. 6 The boat floated down the river. 7 We brought some food to eat on the journey. 8 Your sister has very small feet. 9 The plate flew out of my hands and broke! 10 Does he believe that the world is flat? Answers 321 - 330 (A) 1 Please forgive me. I lost your pen. 2 He learned English as a foreign language. 3 She talks to her friends on the telephone every night. 4 Turn left at the fork in the path. 5 My sister wants to join the police force. 6 He wrote a rather free translation of the story. 7 She opened the window because we needed fresh air. 8 People cut down great forests for wood. 9 The first year in secondary school is form three. 10 I forgot to bring my work to school. Answers 331 - 340 (B) 1 We leave the garden furniture outside in summer. 2 Our neighbours gave us some fruit from their tree. 3 A gate will stop the little child from running on the road. 4 A friendly policewoman showed me the way home. 5 There is a smell of gas in this science classroom. 6 We played a game of 'hangman'. 7 Don't frighten the children with games like that. 8 We enjoy working in the garden in the evening. 9 There is a full moon every 28 days. 10 We planted an orange tree in the front garden. Answers 341 - 350 (A) 1 Have you got a bus ticket? 2 He has a wide general knowledge from his reading.

3 The teacher will give us a test on Monday. 4 The church has coloured glass in the windows. 5 They will go to town by bus. 6 The weather got warm very quickly. 7 The girls all want to be scientists. 8 I pray to God that my children are safe. 9 A gold coin will pay for your ticket. 10 When does the bus get to Rotorua? Answers 351 - 360 (B) 1 The Korean group won the competition. 2 We grow our own green vegetables. 3 His grandfather was an engineer. 4 The sky is grey today and I feel rather sad. 5 �I saw a great big animal, said the child. 6 You got a good mark for your test. 7 He is governed by other people's opinions. 8 We move the animals to high ground during heavy rain. 9 Several political parties can form a government. 10 In New Zealand the grass grows all year round. Answers 361 - 370 (A) 1 The door handle is too high for the child. 2 I like your hair cut. 3 Don�t tell me what happens in the film. 4 She grows flowers and vegetables in her garden. 5 Smoking is a very bad habit. 6 His mother hung his picture on the wall. 7 Half of the fruit is yours and half is mine. 8 You must not point a gun at anyone. 9 She held a small yellow book in her hand. 10 Guess what we planted in the garden! Answers 371 - 380 (B) 1 I have three photographs of my family. 2 The engineer wears a hard hat. 3 I feel happy when I think about the summer holidays. 4 The head of the group started to speak. 5 He wished them luck: "To your good health!". 6 The science examination was hard. 7 He hates it when people laugh at him. 8 Can you hear the dog next door? 9 Your cat has a smooth, healthy coat. 10 She tries hard to be the best in the class. Answers 381 - 390 (A)

1 They are angry about the high cost of restaurant meals. 2 Hindu people say there are many gods in one God. 3 We heated the water until it boiled. 4 Please help me with my homework. 5 She hides her best clothes from her sister. 6 It is important to study the history of China. 7 The leader climbed up a small hill to look north. 8 Cars are too heavy for this foot bridge. 9 The height of the tree is about 10m. 10 Here is the child who was lost. Answers 391 - 400 (B) 1 She holds her mother's hand in a crowd. 2 We will plan our holiday carefully, to save money. 3 I believe that most people are honest. 4 If you believe that, you have a hole in your head! 5 New Zealand horses often win the Melbourne Cup. 6 This hot weather is tiring. 7 The boys hit each other hard as they fought. 8 It costs a lot of money to stay in hotels. 9 Auckland has some large public hospitals. 10 I hope that you will enjoy your holiday. Answers 401 - 410 (A) 1 I imagine that you swim in the sea all year round. 2 My house is near the library. 3 Our teacher says that her husband is a good cook. 4 I believe that a good education is a human right. 5 I had no idea that New Zealand was so cold in winter. 6 Some of the roads are covered with ice in winter. 7 Put your pens down immediately! 8 I am hungry after working hard all day. 9 I hurt my hands when I worked without stopping. 10 He worked for hours on one mathematics problem. Answers 411 - 420 (B) 1 Some birds eat insects. 2 It is impossible to guess the age of this bird. 3 We use several different measuring instruments in science. 4 It is important to write down measurements immediately. 5 I think that some students invent their measurements. 6 I would be interested to know which students do that. 7 Please put away your instruments inside the cupboard. 8 My grandmother calls the railway line 'an iron road'. 9 On very hot days, railway lines increase in length. 10 Railway lines include spaces between the lengths of iron.

Answers 421 - 430 (A) 1 Teachers use examinations to judge students' work. 2 A teacher's job includes marking examinations. 3 The new students joined in the discussion. 4 The teacher wrote the key words on the board. 5 The students each told jokes to make us laugh. 6 The teacher told us about Marco Polo's journeys. 7 He kicked the ball over the line. 8 The children jumped over the rope. 9 You must keep yourself healthy. 10 The next boat leaves for the island at 10 am. Answers 431 - 440 (B) 1 What kind of pencil is best for drawing? 2 The students kissed their parents goodbye. 3 Unkind words can hurt. 4 Be careful with kitchen knives. 5 She knows how to drive a car. 6 Two people were killed on the roads today. 7 King Henry the Eighth had many wives. 8 He can not play because he has hurt his knee. 9 We walked all the way round the lake. 10 We cook our meals in the kitchen. Answers 441 - 450 (A) 1 It is against the law to cut down the big trees. 2 The lazy student did not study for her examinations. 3 We often play games in language lessons. 4 We travelled from China to France by land. 5 We tried not to laugh at her efforts. 6 The last time I saw him was early in 1999. 7 They found a very helpful lawyer. 8 We must not be late for the examination. 9 We have a number of large shirts in the shop. 10 Please show the new students where the lavatories are. Answers 451 - 460 (B) 1 I know the racehorse has a white mark on one leg. 2 Please measure the length of the boat on the waterline. 3 Please measure the length of each leaf on this plant. 4 Please lend me a ruler. 5 You must learn to read music. 6 My brother left school last year. 7 Take me to your leader. 8 She writes with her left hand.

9 We will leave you now, and see you again tomorrow. 10 Italian leather is very smooth and soft. Answers 461 - 470 (A) 1 I have never seen him before in my life. 2 I like your new shoes. 3 The children lay on the grass and watched the game. 4 The library will not lend him any more books. 5 Our great grandfather still does some light work. 6 The lesson today is about flowers of the world. 7 We have to lift our feet when we dance. 8 She looks like her brother. 9 He found a letter in a bottle. 10 Put the light on so that you can read easily. Answers 471 - 480 (B) 1 The time limit is one hour. 2 The students stood in a line outside the classroom. 3 Our children are doing well at the local school. 4 You should drink lots of liquid if you are sick. 5 The fish was too little so I threw it back in the water. 6 Please listen to the news readers on television. 7 They live near the school. 8 I bought a loaf of fresh bread. 9 She painted her lips blue. 10 At university you have a list of books for each subject. Answers 481 - 490 (A) 1 The child lost his library card last week. 2 She looks about eighteen, but I know she is twelve. 3 Good luck with your journey! 4 Look at that strange insect! 5 My cousin has very long hair. 6 We expect parents to love their children. 7 Look for your library card in your bedroom. 8 I found the card on a low shelf. 9 The music is too loud. 10 Look after your little sister, please. Answers 491 - 500 (B) 1 It makes me mad when you leave the door open. 2 This old map does not show the new road. 3 The factory manager is pleased with the new machine. 4 The factory makes plastic furniture. 5 The machine will help us produce stronger furniture. 6 Some of the men want to produce small boats.

7 Many small boats are made mainly of plastic. 8 He knew right from wrong, so he was not mad. 9 I read some interesting magazines at my friend's place. 10 Male insects can often smell a female at a great distance. Answers 501 - 510 (A) 1 I hope the teacher has marked our tests. 2 We cooked a meal of fish, rice and vegetables. 3 Did you put a question mark at the end of the question? 4 Our mathematics teacher goes to all the local car races. 5 The children sat on the mat and listened to the story. 6 The Prince asked Cinderella to marry him. 7 Tell me the meaning of this word. 8 She bought some beautiful material to make a dress. 9 Do you use matches to light your gas stove? 10 Jack did not sell the cow at the market. Answers 511 - 520 (B) 1 The Queen sent her a message for her 100th birthday. 2 The farmer mends the farm fences regularly. 3 The members of our music group went to China. 4 The metal shelves are quite light. 5 Thousands of people went to the political meeting. 6 You need to measure the length of your table. 7 Older New Zealanders eat a lot of meat. 8 The dressmaker needs your measurements. 9 The best medicine is to laugh with friends. 10 We saw the mountains in the middle of the island. Answers 521 - 530 (A) 1 My grandfather enjoys a lot of modern music. 2 He walks for forty minutes every morning. 3 He mixes his paints on a plate. 4 His mind is as clear as when he young. 5 He drinks two glasses of milk every day. 6 His life is a mixture of work and play. 7 He always has enough money. 8 He learns from his mistakes. 9 He never misses my birthday. 10 He gets a surprise when he looks in the mirror. Answers 531 - 540 (B) 1 Every month my mother goes to see my grandmother. 2 They go to the mosque together. 3 My grandmother likes the new moon best. 4 She multiplies her age by 13 to find her age in months.

5 One day my grandmother will move here to live with us. 6 She will move in six months. 7 "But you have enough mouths to feed", she says. 8 She is still strong enough to climb a mountain. 9 She loves the movement of railway trains. 10 She will wake every morning at our place. Answers 541 - 550 (A) 1 It seems natural to enjoy familiar music. 2 We play modern musical instruments. 3 It is necessary to practise the music often. 4 How often do you practise the music? 5 In New Zealand, Labour Day is a national holiday. 6 The horse won the race by a neck. 7 Each nation has a national flag. 9 Most people in UAE are Muslims. 10 Many women take their husband's family name. Answers 551 - 560 (B) 1 Did you listen to the news this morning? 2 Next week we will prepare our speeches. 3 I have never touched a snake. 4 In the New Year we will go to Lake Taupo. 5 There are many noisy parties on New Year's Eve. 6 Santa Claus brings presents the night before Christmas. 7 This is a very nice meal. 8 The neighbours will feed our cat while we are away. 9 Our neighbours' children make a lot of noise. 10 I need a quiet place to do my homework. Answers 561 - 570 (A) 1 She turned off the radio. 2 We saw a number of children in the park. 3 I paid my money at the office. 4 He lives half a kilometre north of the school. 5 The dog always obeys him. 6 The officer told us to drive north. 7 The horse won by a nose. 8 I did not notice the wet paint. 9 Now that you are here, help me move the furniture. 10 She plans to become a nurse. Answers 571 - 580 (B) 1 That old man is a famous writer. 2 We often eat our meals outside in summer. 3 My grandfather loves oil with his bread.

4 Put on your best clothes. 5 The door is open. 6 He lives on the opposite side of the street. 7 He wears and orange shirt and green trousers. 8 My opinion is the opposite of hers. 9 I have only one pen. 10 We put the school library books in order. Answers 581 - 590 (A) 1 You answered the examination paper correctly. 2 Please take off your shoes outside the door. 3 This medicine will stop the pain. 4 The teacher painted her old boat. 5 Today is an ordinary day. 6 Don't let the animals out of the field. 7 He bought a new pair of trousers. 8 We must bring our own food to the party. 9 She wears pale colours in summer. 10 The book is open at page one. Answers 591 - 600 (B) 1 We will share the food at the party. 2 There is a little lake in the park. 3 He brought her a parcel full of books. 4 Electricity passes along this wire. 5 He is a patient at Auckland Hospital. 6 My parents gave me a map of the city. 7 Read this passage and answer the questions. 8 There were fifty passengers in the plane. 9 We walked along a narrow path. 10 He needs to get a new part for the machine. Answers 601 - 610 (A) 1 She bought a dress pattern and some material. 2 The teacher marked my test with a red pen. 3 Pick up the rubbish in the garden. 4 The war continued for a period of three years. 5 He pays me fifteen dollars to clean his house. 6 The photograph shows a wedding party. 7 'Peace be with you,' said the priest. 8 'And also with you,' answered the people. 9 Use a sharp pencil for your drawing. 10 Perhaps I will have a party, but perhaps not. Answers 611 - 620 (B) 1 She carries her books in a plastic bag.

2 Put the scissors back in their place. 3 The picture shows a lake and some mountains. 4 Did Captain Cook bring pigs to New Zealand? 5 Those plants are poisonous. 6 There were piles of books on the table. 7 Write your answers on this piece of paper. 8 My father likes a rather hard pillow under his head. 9 The plane flew to Melbourne in three hours. 10 We plan to grow only white flowers in our garden. Answers 621 - 630 (A) 1 He politely helped her put her coat on. 2 We need a large plate for this food. 3 What is the boiling-point of water? 4 What a pleasant garden you have! 5 New Zealand police do not generally carry guns. 6 The farmer pointed at the horses in the valley. 7 They played a game of football. 8 We saw a play about doctors and patients in hospital. 9 The poison was clearly marked. 10 I read a poem about a sunflower. Answers 631 - 640 (B) 1 If possible, I will come to your party. 2 Which political party has the most votes? 3 Do you understand the politics of our country? 4 He poured himself a cup of tea. 5 I'll post you a copy of the newsletter. 6 Only the government has the power to change the law. 7 Throw some more potatoes in the pot: we have visitors. 8 Some crops grow well on poor land. 9 Potatoes need good soil. 10 They are in a difficult position without electricity. Answers 641 - 650 (A) 1 What is the price of this hat? 2 Our presents do not cost more than $2.00. 3 He practises his English with his friends. 4 His father is the president of the local music society. 5 We pray together every morning. 6 She takes medicine for her high blood-pressure 7 Women can be priests in our church. 8 We pretend that we can not understand him. 9 Everyone in the class is present today. 10 The teachers prepare their lessons well.

Answers 651 - 660 (B) 1 The school magazine is printed in Auckland. 2 The children promised to be home before seven. 3 I am having a problem explaining what a sentence is. 4 We are very proud of our students. 5 You have probably heard this song on the radio. 6 The Prime Minister opened the new school. 7 New Zealand's sugar is produced in Birkenhead. 8 We do not walk on private land. 9 I would hate to go to prison. 10 The teacher described the production of steel. Answers 661 - 670 (A) 1 This park is on public land. 2 The quality of your work is very high. 3 Children who do not do their homework are punished. 4 They say that the water from this tap is pure. 5 The scientist proved that the water was pure. 6 Push the door, don't pull it. 7 The children quarrelled about television. 8 The teacher explained the purpose of the lesson. 9 We pulled the boat out of the water. 10 We put our bags in the shelves. Answers 671 - 680 (B) 1 It was quiet without the children. 2 I have read a quarter of this book. 3 The railway does not go across the bridge. 4 My friends sometimes speak too quickly. 5 I tell them that it is not a race. 6 How many countries have kings and queens? 7 We heard the Queen's New Year speech on the radio. 8 There are ten questions in this test. 9 This book was quite expensive. 10 The rain is heaviest in the hills. Answers 681 - 690 (A) 1 The teacher referred to page 21 in our books. 2 This rainy weather should end the day after tomorrow. 3 This yellow metal is real gold. 4 These red flowers look beautiful and also smell very nice. 5 Can you reach the blue book up on the high shelf? 6 Rats like rubbish, so please clean up the garden. 7 My grandmother is learning to read English. 8 She is rather proud of herself. 9 My grandfather is ready to learn now.

10 The reason is that he now has time to go to classes. Answers 691 - 700 (B) 1 Did you remember to bring your book? 2 She refuses to work in the evening. 3 Our relations often visit us in the evening. 4 They rested after they reached the top of the hill. 5 Do not repeat your mistakes. 6 Children need regular meals. 7 Some people are not interested in religion. 8 The children have religious lessons on Sunday. 9 What is the relation between speed and distance? 10 Please show respect for the old people. Answers 701 - 710 (A) 1 She is learning to ride a horse. 2 I always enjoy eating at this restaurant. 3 The river is too fast for us to swim. 4 He always thinks that he is right. 5 The most important part of this meal is the boiled rice. 6 The sun rises in the east. 7 Rich people can buy houses by the sea. 8 Does he write with his right hand? 9 We will get the examination results next week. 10 The telephone rang first thing in the morning. Answers 711 - 720 (B) 1 We built our house on rock. 2 The main road runs past our gate. 3 The ball rolled under the bus. 4 We painted our roof green. 5 The tree roots have broken the path. 6 My room faces west, so it is warm in the evening. 7 We sat in three rows for our photograph. 8 He held on to a rope round the horse's neck. 9 She has a round face. 10 Oil is good for rough skin. Answers 721 - 730 (A) 1 Salt can be produced from sea-water. 2 He is a sadder and wiser man, now. 3 The crowds left rubbish all over the park. 4 Our teacher has a sailing boat. 5 You could smell burning rubber when the car stopped. 6 Drivers must obey the rules of the road. 7 Don�t try to run before you can walk!

8 Our house is safe for children. 9 Rulers measure in millimetres and centimetres. 10 I have eaten a large meal and I feel really satisfied. Answers 731 - 740 (B) 1 He studies hard because he wants to be a scientist. 2 Most hot countries have a dry season and a wet season. 3 Her parents want her to save her wages. 4 The science class uses scientific instruments. 5 He saved the child from danger. 6 There is sea all around New Zealand. 7 General science includes biology, chemistry and physics. 8 My little sister goes to primary school. 9 "I can read my new book", she says. 10 Somebody has been cutting wire with these scissors! Answers 741 - 750 (A) 1 Most students are quite sensible at fourteen. 2 He sold his boat for more than he paid for it. 3 The child sees her father every week. 4 Wait a second, I'll be with you immediately. 5 The plants seem to have enough water. 6 The teacher sent her to the office with a message. 7 The students sit in separate rows for examinations. 8 This cinema has comfortable seats. 9 Can you keep a secret? 10 Keep the seeds of this plant for next year. Answers 751 - 760 (B) 1 The farmers shared their machines. 2 The building has a roof made of sheet steel. 3 The house was built on a shelf of rock. 4 They shook hands when they met. 5 He is seriously ill in hospital. 6 This fruit has quite a sharp taste. 7 The servants are paid to clean the rooms. 8 My aunt made a dress with her new sewing machine. 9 We rested in the shadow of a large tree. 10 My friends have a tea-pot in the shape of a cow. Answers 761 - 770 (A) 1 I am sick of your noise. 2 Did the thieves shoot a policeman? 3 The lights shone in her eyes. 4 "Go back!" he shouted. 5 He ran to the door with only one shoe on.

6 The child holds the sea-shell to his ear 'to hear the sea'. 7 That shop sells clothes at sensible prices. 8 His friend is very short and he is very tall. 9 I can show you some clothes which will fit you. 10 This shirt is suitable for work. Answers 771 - 780 (B) 1 She threw the ball at the side of the building. 2 We looked sadly at the sign which said 'Sold'. 3 Her little sister asked her for a drink. 4 Sit down and have a cup of tea. 5 She made the tea in a silver tea-pot. 6 We will start with simple sentences. 7 They sang their national songs. 8 They have escaped from a dangerous situation. 9 The child wears size eleven shoes. 10 Inside the long parcel was a roll of silk cloth. Answers 781 - 790 (A) 1 I am sure the baby smiled at me. 2 It snows on the mountains in winter. 3 I can smell the smoke from their rubbish fire. 4 Our skin burns easily in summer. 5 The baby sleeps for three hours every afternoon. 6 They are learning new reading skills. 7 A small dog can fit in this bag. 8 That coffee smells good. 9 Look at the rain clouds in the sky. 10 The old friends walked slowly along the street. Answers 791 - 800 (B) 1 I'll get that mark out with soap and water. 2 The water is smooth, because there is no wind. 3 First, put some soil in the flower pot. 4 The snake caught the rat and ate it. 5 Grandfather sometimes wishes he was young again. 6 The soldier learned to shoot well. 7 Grandmother likes a soft pillow on her bed. 8 Our society believes that people are born equal. 9 His son seems wiser than he is. 10 The stairs were cut in the solid rock. Answers 801 - 810 (A) 1 "Oh sing me a song of the fish in the sea!" 2 Speak to me in English, please. 3 I was sorry to hear that he was sick.

4 We went to the South Island in the holidays. 5 Can you hear the sounds of birds singing? 6 She will soon speak and write English well. 7 There is a space for you at this table. 8 There are special buses to the festival. 9 Sweet and sour foods can taste good together. 10 Many people think that animals do not have souls. Answers 811 - 820 (B) 1 He ran up the stairs three at a time. 2 The baby can eat with a spoon, now. 3 Her stamp collection includes some old Health Stamps. 4 The speed limit in the city is 50 kilometres per hour. 5 A square room usually feels comfortable. 6 He spends his time playing cards. 7 The human spirit has no limits. 8 The teacher gave a short speech at the end of the term. 9 Many spring flowers are yellow. 10 You spelt every word correctly. Answers 821 - 830 (A) 1 The man threw a stick for the dog. 2 Your driving lessons will start tomorrow. 3 He puts oil on his steel knives. 4 The students stood up when the visitors came in. 5 The old steam-engine pulled the train. 6 Take two steps to your right. 7 Stay there until I tell you where to go. 8 The film-star's picture was in the newspaper. 9 Do not leave your bag where someone can steal it. 10 Meet me at the bus station. Answers 831 - 840 (B) 1 A cow has more than one stomach. 2 Tell me the story about the talking fish. 3 The storm damaged some trees in the park. 4 There are not many cars in our street. 5 We are learning how to cook with our new stove. 6 The child thinks that anybody different is strange. 7 Stop worrying and do something! 8 They can still remember all the old songs. 9 Come straight home after school. 10 You must never throw stones at people. Answers 841 - 850 (A) 1 She marked out a straight line with a long piece of string.

2 I have hit my head and I feel rather stupid. 3 A sudden noise frightened the baby. 4 This house is strongly built. 5 This substance tastes sweet. 6 The successful students are now at university. 7 The student got up early to study. 8 She often studies in the library after school. 9 What subjects are you studying? 10 My father is sure that I will succeed. Answers 851 - 860 (B) 1 Do you like sugar in your coffee? 2 The sun is in the north at 12 am. 3 How much of the earth's surface is water? 4 We swim every day in summer. 5 She is suffering from a cold. 6 The children smiled sweetly at the teacher. 7 What a nice surprise to see you here! 8 We will have the meeting at a suitable time. 9 We are sure that you will both be very happy. 10 You can have free swims in the sea. Answers 861 - 870 (A) 1 They asked the tall man if he could reach the moon. 2 We use a tea bag in the tea pot. 3 We boil the tap water when we are on holiday. 4 We often eat outside, round a table in the garden. 5 The children love to talk, like their parents. 6 We pay a tax every time we buy something. 7 Take your books back to the library. 8 We had some drinks at the party, so we took a taxi. 9 New Zealand has a good education system. 10 This food has a strange but pleasant taste. Answers 871 - 880 (B) 1 The best man read the telegrams at the wedding. 2 There was a terrible storm which damaged the crops. 3 Please teach my little boy how to swim. 4 Some birds make a sound like a telephone. 5 The teacher spoke slowly and clearly to the class. 6 The sick child had a temperature of 103 degrees. 7 Our father tells us stories before we go to bed. 8 He tore a hole in his trousers. 9 We watched the news on television. 10 Everyone is happy at the end of the term.

Answers 881 - 890 (A) 1 Thank you for your help with my English. 2 He has a really thick/thin book of jokes! 3 She is practising for her driving test next Wednesday. 4 Put the seat there, next to the telephone. 5 My father reads lots of thin/thick books in the holidays. 6 In the evening he eats his meal and then has some coffee. 7 How can we teach thieves not to steal? 8 We saw a large white temple on a hill. 9 They are learning to think clearly. 10 What is that thing in the photograph? Answers 891 - 900 (B) 1 Today I learned some new skills. 2 We were very thirsty after our long, hot walk. 3 They threw the ball to each other. 4 The children worked together to produce a magazine. 5 She won two tickets to the cinema. 6 We used two tins of fish for this meal. 7 Keep the shelves tidy so that we can find things. 8 They were tired after their long day at work. 9 She tied her hair back from her face. 10 The time is 10.30 am. Answers 901 - 910 (A) 1 She has no holes in her teeth. 2 We have some very good shops in our town. 3 The engineer put away her tools. 4 They traded blankets for land. 5 Don't touch the wet paint. 6 Tomorrow I will sell my stamp collection. 7 Tonight I will watch television. 8 They travelled by train from Beijing to Paris. 9 We will watch television too. 10 They put a flag on top of the roof. Answers 911 - 920 (B) 1 He has grown taller and his trousers are too short. 2 We can't believe that this is true. 3 Don't treat me like a child. 4 Tell me the truth - is my skirt too long? 5 Her troubles ended, and she started to be happy. 6 Please try again. 7 He climbed up the tree and sat on a high branch. 8 Trust me, I know what I'm doing. 9 She has travelled all over the world.

10 Put a small amount of the substance in a test-tube. Answers 921 - 930 (A) 1 Some people go to university when they are quite old. 2 Baby birds are very ugly. 3 Turn round and show us your new clothes. 4 Write down some of the uses of oil. 5 The usual way to travel to Australia is by plane. 6 My uncle Jim is my mother's brother. 7 She ran up the street to the shops. 8 This is a useful tool. 9 She said "Yes" but she did not understand. 10 I woke up at a quarter past six this morning. Answers 931 - 940 (B) 1 Their wages have increased. 2 The USA had trouble counting the votes for President. 3 Thirty-six people live in the village. 5 Our vegetable garden needs lots of water. 6 She has a very good voice and sings on television. 7 The teachers are very pleased with our marks. 8 The lake is in a valley between two mountains. 9 We have two visitors from Nepal. 10 Some houses have increased in value. Answers 941 - 950 (A) 1 Wait for me after the game. 2 You have wasted my time. 3 This house is very warm in winter. 4 I can walk to school in twenty minutes. 5 He wants to talk to you. 6 She washes her silk clothes by hand. 7 Please wake me up when you get home. 8 The walls in that building are too thin. 9 We are very worried about the war in the Middle East. 10 He looked at the time on his watch. Answers 951 - 960 (B) 1 Which way is the wind blowing? 2 We watch the news on television every night. 3 We gave them some glasses for a wedding present. 4 Please may I have a drink of water. 5 This is the first week of summer. 6 She is still too weak to go back to work. 7 What are you going to wear to the wedding? 8 This is the way I was taught to cook rice.

9 In February the weather was hot for the whole month. 10 The waves were three metres high. Answers 961 - 970 (A) 1 Can you guess the weight of this heavy parcel? 2 He is well again after his time in hospital. 3 Turn west at the bottom of the hill. 4 There is only one well for water in the whole village. 5 We had a whole leg of meat for Christmas. 6 The parcel weighs ten kilograms. 7 The clothes on the line are still wet because it rained. 8 White paint can stop buildings from getting too hot. 9 My father's old watch has little wheels inside it. 10 The children are working very well at school. Answers 971 - 980 (B) 1 She won her swimming race. 2 The wind is too strong today for sailing races. 3 Wellington is called the Windy City. 4 The width of the door is too narrow for the big table. 5 His wife taught him to speak her first language. 6 We need new glass for the broken window. 7 The bird pretended to have a broken wing. 8 We saw some wild horses in the mountains. 9 Open your mouth wide so I can look at your teeth. 10 In winter we wear warm clothes. Answers 981 - 990 (A) 1 If you join these two wires, the light will go on. 2 Old people are often very wise. 3 What kind of work do you enjoy? 4 Our office workers have a basketball team. 5 We have some of the best horses in the world. 6 The wood from these trees is easy to cut. 7 Don't worry about us, we are sensible people. 8 I wish I could go with you. 9 You must stop work if the conditions are not safe. 10 The woman wore a red dress. Answers 991 - 1000 (B) 1 You have only four wrong answers. 2 Next year you will know many English words. 3 Write the translation on the back of the card. 4 Older people may need more time than young people. 5 That is your worst mark. Work harder at that subject! 6 Yellow is the colour between green and orange.

7 Have you finished your homework yet? 8 She was sick yesterday, but she is well again today. 9 I have seen worse work than this! 10 Remember, every one of you is a writer.