STRUCTURE PRACTICE 1 FOR TOEFL CBT (11-23)

1.In the past six months, the company has already received twice ________ in gross revenues as it earned in the entire preceeding year.

a.as much

b.more

c.as many

d.as more

2.Some people enjoy preparing(A) their (B) own meals while (C) another(D) would rather eat out regularly.

3.__________ better, the team would have been able to defeat the opponent.

a.If it prepares

b.If prepares

c.Preparing

d.Had it prepared

4.The (A) news of the decision to(B) invade with armed forces were(C) not well received(D) by the citizens.

5.Nobody knows why __________ postponed until next week.

a.the meeting

b.was the meeting

c.did the meeting

d.the meeting was

6.Air traffic controllers must use(A) a(B) form of communication that is universal(C) understood because a pilot’s understanding(C) of instructions is critical.

7.The curriculum at the public school is as good _____ of any private school.

a.or better than

b.as or better that

c.as or better than that

d.as or better than those

8.Hurricanes hardly (A) reach(B) the east coast of Florida, but some that have(C) were extremely(D) hazardous.

9.Children raised in(A) foster homes requirement(B) special attention to overcome(C) the feelings of(D) abondonment and isolation.

10.Being a private university, __________ a well-organized charitable giving program in order to offer a sufficient number of quality courses and activities.

a.development of

b.it developed

c.develop

d.developing

11.With(A) so many choices(B) of wireless technology available, it is often difficulty(C) to determine(D) which offers the best value and quality.

12.Entering(A) the country in(B) car may cause(C) different(D) treatment by customs officials than entering by way of mass transportation.

13.The greater the number of bacteria attacking the system, ________________.

a.the sooner treatment must be begun

b.sooner begin treatment

c.begin treatment as soon as possible

d.must begin treatment sooner

KEY

1.A

2.D

3.D

4.C

5.D

6.C

7.C

8.A

9.B

10.B

11.C

12.B

13.A