THE BIG CHALLENGE 2006
LEVEL 1
1...... is English.
(A) I (C) We
(B) She (D) They
The correct answer is B
She is English.
2. I ...... happy.
(A) aren't (C) 'm not
(B) isn't (D) not
The correct answer is C
I 'm not happy.
3. The sun is ......
(A) blue (C) yellow
(B) green (D) grey
The correct answer is C
The sun is yellow.
4. Peter and Jane ...... at home.
(A) are (C) is
(B) am (D) they
The correct answer is A
Peter and Jane are at home.
5. Eleven + nine = ......
(A) twelve (C) sixteen
(B) twenty-one (D) twenty
The correct answer is D
Eleven + nine = twenty
6. “...... is your school?” “It's in London.”
(A) How (C) What
(B) Where (D) Who
The correct answer is B
“Where is your school?” “It's in London.”
7. How ...... is your sister?
(A) you (C) age
(B) old (D) name
The correct answer is B
How old is your sister?
8. “How ...... you?” “Very well, thanks.”
(A) well (C) old are
(B) fine (D) are
The correct answer is D
“How are you?” “Very well, thanks.”
9. The British flag is ......
(A) red and blue (C) blue, white and yellow
(B) red, white and blue (D) black, white and red
The correct answer is B
The British flag is red, white and blue.
10. The ...... are at school.
(A) classroom (C) teacher
(B) children (D) desk
The correct answer is B
The children are at school.
11. This is my father...... name is Bill.
(A) He (C) His
(B) Her (D) He's
The correct answer is C
This is my father. His name is Bill.
12. “...... it?” “It's half past two.”
(A) Who is (C) How old is
(B) What is time (D) What time is
The correct answer is D
“ What time is it?” “It's half past two.”
13. My ...... eyes are blue.
(A) mothers' (C) mother's
(B) mothers (D) sisters
The correct answer is C
My mother's eyes are blue.
14. “Are his shoes brown?” “No, ...... ”
(A) they aren't (C) it isn't
(B) he isn't (D) they are
The correct answer is A
“Are his shoes brown?” “No, they aren't”.
15. Who is not an English hero?
(A) Robin Hood (C) King Arthur
(B) Superman (D) Harry Potter
The correct answer is B
Superman
16. “...... you happy?” “Because it's my birthday!”
(A) How are (C) Why are
(B) What is (D) Where are
The correct answer is C
“Why are you happy?” “Because it's my birthday!”
17. May is in ......
(A) autumn (C) spring
(B) summer (D) winter
The correct answer is C
May is in spring.
18. My school ...... twenty classrooms.
(A) have got (C) is
(B) got (D) has got
The correct answer is D
My school has got twenty classrooms.
19. Thirty pounds fifteen pence = ......
(A) £13.50 (C) £13.15
(B) £30.50 (D) £30.15
The correct answer is D
Thirty pounds fifteen pence = £30.15
20. Look at John! ...... a mouse in his pocket!
(A) She's (C) There's
(B) They're (D) It's got
The correct answer is C
Look at John! There's a mouse in his pocket!
21. Jennifer is ......
(A) Pat's husband (C) Steven's uncle
(B) Paul's wife (D) Susan's brother
The correct answer is B
Jennifer is Paul's wife.
22. “How ...... it?” “£1.50.”
(A) much is (C) many is
(B) old is (D) much are
The correct answer is A
“How much is it?” “£1.50.”
23...... two posters in my bedroom.
(A) They are (C) Are they
(B) It has got (D) There are
The correct answer is D
There are two posters in my bedroom.
24...... is in England.
(A) Liverpool (C) Edinburgh
(B) Dublin (D) Ireland
The correct answer is A
Liverpool is in England.
25. Pronunciation: “hamburger” = O o o ; “computer” = ......
(A) O o o (C) o O o o
(B) o O o (D) o o O
The correct answer is B
o O o
26. There aren't any clouds. It's ......
(A) raining (C) cloudy
(B) sunny (D) snowing
The correct answer is B
There aren't any clouds. It's sunny.
27. It's my birthday ...... Monday!
(A) to (C) on
(B) in (D) at
The correct answer is C
It's my birthday on Monday!
28...... I open the window, please?
(A) Have (C) Am
(B) Can (D) Then
The correct answer is B
Can I open the window, please?
29. “Boat” rhymes with “...... ”
(A) boot (C) note
(B) about (D) eight
The correct answer is C
“Boat” rhymes with “ note ”.
30...... video games have you got?
(A) How are (C) How old
(B) How many (D) How much
The correct answer is B
How many video games have you got?
31. Complete the “family” of words: sheep, cow, horse, ......
(A) sock (C) bag
(B) pig (D) rain
The correct answer is B
pig
32. My grandmother ...... in a small village.
(A) lives (C) goes
(B) live (D) likes
The correct answer is A
My grandmother lives in a small village.
33. The car park is ...... the station.
(A) in front (C) between
(B) behind (D) front of
The correct answer is B
The car park is behind the station.
34. I ...... like spiders. They're horrible!
(A) don't (C) haven't
(B) doesn't (D) 's not
The correct answer is A
I don't like spiders. They're horrible!
35...... at the singer! She's got a lovely dress.
(A) Listen (C) Look
(B) Write (D) Play
The correct answer is C
Look at the singer! She's got a lovely dress.
36...... your brother work in a bank?
(A) Has (C) Does
(B) Do (D) Is
The correct answer is C
Does your brother work in a bank?
37...... is not celebrated in England.
(A) Christmas Day (C) New Year's Day
(B) Thanksgiving (D) Guy Fawkes' Night
The correct answer is B
Thanksgiving is not celebrated in England.
38. Her uncle speaks German, ...... ?
(A) isn't he (C) doesn't he
(B) doesn't she (D) does she
The correct answer is C
Her uncle speaks German, doesn't he?
39. Go to the baker's and buy ...... bread, please.
(A) a (C) any
(B) some (D) two
The correct answer is B
Go to the baker's and buy some bread, please.
40. I like animals but I haven't got ...... pets.
(A) any (C) a
(B) some (D) of
The correct answer is A
I like animals but I haven't got any pets.
41. “Bear” rhymes with “...... ”
(A) car (C) we're
(B) there (D) ear
The correct answer is B
“Bear” rhymes with “there”.
42...... thirsty. Can I have a glass of water?
(A) It's very (C) I'm very
(B) I've got (D) I'm not
The correct answer is C
I'm very thirsty. Can I have a glass of water?
43. English people often eat ...... at Christmas.
(A) Christmas crackers (C) presents
(B) turkey (D) carols
The correct answer is B
English people often eat turkey at Christmas.
44. Go ...... the board and write your name!
(A) at (C) in
(B) to (D) on
The correct answer is B
Go to the board and write your name!
45. We ...... to the supermarket on Saturdays.
(A) always do (C) are always
(B) always go (D) never goes
The correct answer is B
We always go to the supermarket on Saturdays.
46. He's got a very long ......
(A) knee (C) hair
(B) nose (D) legs
The correct answer is B
He's got a very long nose.
47...... your teeth before you go to bed!
(A) Brush (C) Wash
(B) Watch (D) Leave
The correct answer is A
Brush your teeth before you go to bed!
48. Be quiet! I ...... to the teacher.
(A) am looking (C) listening
(B) listen (D) am listening
The correct answer is D
Be quiet! I am listening to the teacher.
49. “...... pen is that?” “It's William's.”
(A) Whose (C) Who is
(B) Who's (D) His
The correct answer is A
“Whose pen is that?” “It's William's.”
50. Cornwall is an English ......
(A) city (C) county
(B) river (D) country
The correct answer is C
Cornwall is an English county.
51. Pronunciation: “November” = o O o; “impossible” = .....
(A) o o O o (C) O o o o
(B) o O o o (D) o o o O
The correct answer is B
o O o o
52...... the light, please. It's dark in here.
(A) Turn off (C) Take off
(B) Stand up (D) Switch on
The correct answer is D
Switch on the light, please. It's dark in here.
53. The “a” in “April” sounds the same as the “a” in “...... ”
(A) watch (C) David
(B) Andrew (D) cinema
The correct answer is C
The “a” in “April” sounds the same as the “a” in “David”.
54. The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales and ....
(A) Northern Ireland (C) Southern Ireland
(B) the Republic of Ireland (D) Eire
The correct answer is A
The United Kingdom is England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
THE BIG CHALLENGE 2007
LEVEL 1
1...... am at school.
(A) he (C) we
(B) I (D) they
The correct answer is B.
I am at school.
2. The book ...... on the table.
(A) it (C) am
(B) are (D) is
The correct answer is D.
The book is on the table.
3...... is my favourite colour.
(A) Five (C) Green
(B) Read (D) Desk
The correct answer is C.
Green is my favourite colour.
4...... the dogs in the park?
(A) Is (C) Are
(B) Where (D) What
The correct answer is C.
Are the dogs in the park?
5. “What ...... ?” “It's Peter Harris.”
(A) are you (C) your name
(B) is your name (D) is it a boy
The correct answer is B.
“What is your name?” “It's Peter Harris.”
6. Five + six = ......
(A) eleven (C) thirteen
(B) twelve (D) seven
The correct answer is A.
Five + six = eleven
7. “How are you?” “...... ”
(A) I'm John (C) Fine, thanks
(B) I'm at school (D) I'm English
The correct answer is C.
“How are you?” “Fine, thanks”.
8. “...... ” “Six and a half.”
(A) How old is she? (C) Who are they?
(B) What time is it? (D) Where are you from?
The correct answer is A.
“How old is she?” “Six and a half.”
9. I like ...... car.
(A) your sister (C) my sister's
(B) sisters' (D) my brothers
The correct answer is C.
I like my sister's car.
10. Her bike is ......
(A) in my pocket (C) not very well
(B) very old and dirty (D) very friendly
The correct answer is B.
Her bike is very old and dirty.
11...... is in Scotland.
(A) London (C) New York
(B) Edinburgh (D) England
The correct answer is B.
Edinburgh is in Scotland.
12. “...... ” “No, it isn't.”
(A) Is Peter here? (C) Is the sky green?
(B) Where is my book? (D) Is your mother at home?
The correct answer is C.
“Is the sky green?” “No, it isn't.”
13. I know John's ...... She's called Patricia.
(A) brother (C) son
(B) daughter (D) grandfather
The correct answer is B.
I know John's daughter. She's called Patricia.
14. Three ...... are in the garden.
(A) flower (C) policeman
(B) woman (D) men
The correct answer is D.
Three men are in the garden.
15. There are thirty-one ......
(A) weeks in July (C) months in a year
(B) hours in a day (D) days in December
The correct answer is D.
There are thirty-one days in December.
16. We have science ...... Mondays and Fridays.
(A) at (C) to
(B) the (D) on
The correct answer is D.
We have science on Mondays and Fridays.
17. The English Channel is between England and ......
(A) France (C) the USA
(B) Ireland (D) Norway
The correct answer is A.
The English Channel is between England and France.
18. “...... in bed?” “Because I'm not very well.”
(A) Why you (C) Why are you
(B) Are you (D) Have you
The correct answer is C.
“Why are you in bed?” “Because I'm not very well.”
19...... to the dialogue and answer the questions.
(A) Listen (C) Look
(B) Read (D) Speak
The correct answer is A.
Listen to the dialogue and answer the questions.
20. Our house ...... three bedrooms.
(A) there is (C) has got
(B) have (D) is in
The correct answer is C.
Our house has got three bedrooms.
21. The opposite of “easy” is “...... ”
(A) unhappy (C) hard
(B) poor (D) sunny
The correct answer is C.
The opposite of “easy” is “hard”.
22. For breakfast, I have a bowl of ...... with milk and sugar.
(A) sausages (C) cereal
(B) fish and chips (D) baked beans
The correct answer is C.
For breakfast, I have a bowl of cereal with milk and sugar.
23. “...... ” “Sorry, I haven't got a watch.”
(A) What's the time? (C) What's for lunch?
(B) What's on television? (D) What can you see?
The correct answer is A.
“What's the time?” “Sorry, I haven't got a watch.”
24...... four windows in the classroom.
(A) There are (C) There is
(B) We are (D) It has
The correct answer is A.
There are four windows in the classroom.
25. “...... ” “No, it's only two pounds.”
(A) Is it expensive? (C) It's cold, isn't it?
(B) How much is it? (D) Is it late?