Superstar 1 tests (2)

Tests
Superstar 1
Luke Prodromou
Test 1 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Complete these sentences using the correct form ( present simple or present continuous ) of the verb in brackets.
1 She is in a band and she _________________________________ ( record ) a CD at the moment.
2 She is an actress and often _________________________________ (appear) on television .
3 At the moment she _________________________________ (have) a rest because she is tired.
4 Mike is a doctor and he _________________________________ ( live ) in Manchester.
5 I _________________________________ (start) work at 8.30 every morning .
6 He is a good cook but she _________________________________ ( prefer ) to eat out.
7 English tests _________________________________ (get) more and more interesting .
8 They _________________________________ (have) a party because it’s her birthday .
9 I sometimes _________________________________ ( ride ) my bicycle to school.

She usually _________________________________ (go) to the gym on Friday evenings.
Marks : /10
2 Choose the correct tense (present simple or present continuous) in these sentences.
1 How do you usually start/are you usually starting your day? _____________________________________
2 What time do you go/are you going to bed at weekends? _____________________________________
3 This Girlzone CD is belonging/belongs to Alan. _____________________________________
4 I understand /am understanding English, but not Spanish . _____________________________________
5 Why does she run/is she running ? Because she’s late for work. __________________________________
6 She doesn’t enjoy/is not enjoying the film . _____________________________________
7 This milk is tasting/tastes horrible. _____________________________________
8 The Spice Girls are making /make a new CD at the moment. _____________________________________
9 I am thinking /think it’s a good idea for you to study biology. _____________________________________

We want to go for a walk but it’s raining/it rains outside . _____________________________________
Marks: /10
3 Write questions using the correct tense (present simple or present continuous) for these answers.
1
Yes, I have a painting by Picasso on my wall .
2
In my free time I watch TV and read.
3
I’m reading a book by Charles Dickens .
4
She works in a bank .
5
No, he isn’t learning to play a musical instrument .
6
My birthday is on 8 August.
7 ___________________________________________________________________________________________
They usually go to bed at about midnight.
8
Yes, we own a BMW.
9
I don’t know what the word means . Look it up in a dictionary.
10
No, I don’t like the Spice Girls.
Marks: /10
Words , words, words
4 Complete these sentences using the correct form of the words below . There is one extra word which you do not need to use.
aggressive nervous dull funny easy -going ambitious
expensive usual experienced successful practical
1 She told a very ________________________ joke and everyone laughed.
2 She’s a very ________________________ person . She will do anything to become famous .
3 They didn’t give him the job because he was ________________________. He had never done
anything like that before .
4 This is a very ________________________ animal . I’ve never seen one like it before.
5 I get very ________________________ before an exam and when I go to the dentist .
6 It’s a great jacket and quite ________________________ considering its quality .
7 He’s always having fights with people. He’s very ________________________.
8 It’s a nice idea but I think it’s completely ________________________. It will never work.
9 Their latest CD was ________________________. Not many people bought it.
10 He is so ________________________ that people fall asleep while he is talking .
Marks: /10
5 Match the words in list A with the correct definitions in list B.
A B
1 intelligent a in a hurry to do things
2 stubborn b giving things to other people
3 shy c believing in yourself
4 popular d being very clever
5 pessimistic e not very good at talking to other people
6 friendly f wanting to know the answer to things
7 impatient g easy to talk to and nice
8 generous h not changing your mind easily
9 curious i thinking things are bad or are getting worse
10 confident j a lot of people like you and you have a lot of friends
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 2 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Complete these sentences using the correct past simple form of the verbs below. There is one verb which you do not need to use.
play be get say warn think deny wear put have like
1 She ________________________ her best dress at her brother ’s wedding .
2 The teacher ________________________ him that his jacket was not acceptable.
3 This morning I ________________________ out of bed, had breakfast and went to work.
4 The police accused him of murder but he ________________________ the charges.
5 I ________________________ my pen on the desk this morning but now I can’t find it.
6 He ________________________ in the football match on Saturday and scored three goals .
7 He ________________________ a haircut before he went to the interview .
8 I asked her to marry me but she ________________________ ‘no’.
9 Yesterday it ________________________ cold but today it’s warmer.
10 When she was a teenager, she ________________________ pop music but she doesn’t any more.
Marks: /10
2 Choose the correct tense (past simple or past continuous) in these sentences.
1 I knew he was a police officer because he was wearing/wore
his uniform .
2 She took her dog because it needed/was needing a walk.
3 She wore her sunglasses because the sun was shining/shone.
4 I failed/was failing my exam twice last year .
5 They watched /were watching TV when they heard a crash.
6 Last year we went/were going camping and we had a great time.
7 My mum was taking /took a picture when she dropped the camera .
8 Hippies lived/were living in the 1960s and 1970s.
9 The plane arrived /was arriving in Madrid on time.

I played/was playing football when I broke my leg.
Marks: /10
3 Rewrite these questions correcting the mistakes.
1 What clothes she wore at the party?
2 What time it started to rain?
3 What you were doing when the bomb exploded?
4 Was it snowed when you woke up?
5 Why he did wear jeans to the wedding?
6 Were you did a happy child at school?
7 When it was being your birthday?
8 What time were you waking up this morning?
9 Did he reading when he heard the scream?
10 Which book did you enjoying most?
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Write the words which mean the following . The first letter of each word has been provided.
1 Children wear this to school to make them look the same . u
2 A jacket and trousers made from the same material. s
3 A man wears this round his neck and over his shirt to make him look smart . t
4 We wear these to protect our clothing . o
5 This is made of wool and keeps us warm in winter . j
6 You might wear this on the beach in the summer . T-
7 A girl wears this to get married . d
8 These casual trousers are often blue. j
9 These are shoes for sports or for everyday casual wear. t
10 At school, girls wear a blouse with this. s
Marks: /10
5 Complete these sentences using an appropriate word in each space .
1 The film was very ________________________ and not at all boring.
2 The party was very ________________________. Nobody wore casual clothes.
3 Heavy metal music is so ________________________. Can’t you listen to something quiet ?
4 We bought a ________________________ pizza because the restaurant was expensive.
5 These trousers are too ________________________. I need some bigger ones !
6 He’s a very _____________________ basketball player and so scores more points than the short ones.
7 The rest of the flat is neat but her room is very ________________________.
8 It was a ________________________ thing to do, but he isn’t very clever.
9 This test is ________________________. I want a fair one!
10 Don’t laugh. This matter is not ________________________. It’s very serious .
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 3 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given . Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 I first started to play the guitar when I was sixteen. ( since )
I have ________________________________________________ I was sixteen.
2 This is their first visit to the Caribbean islands . (never)
They ________________________________________________ the Caribbean islands before.
3 She arrived a few minutes ago. (just)
She ________________________________________________ arrived.
4 This is not our first time at a rock concert . ( already )
We ________________________________________________ to a rock concert.
5 I am still tidying my room. ( finished )
I ________________________________________________ my room yet.
6 He came to live here two years ago. (for)
He ________________________________________________ two years.
7 She hasn’t phoned her mother yet. (still)
She ________________________________________________ her mother.
8 I started this letter a week ago. (writing)
I ________________________________________________ this letter for a week.
9 The snow started this morning and it is still snowing. (been)
It ________________________________________________ since this morning.
10 Tourists first started to visit Ibiza in the 60s. ( coming )
Tourists ________________________________________________ Ibiza since the 1960s.
Marks: /10
2 Choose the correct word in these sentences.
1 They have only just/already come back from holiday .
2 She has been a teacher since/for the year 2000.
3 They have still/already been to Mexico but want to go again .
4 He yet/still hasn’t found his keys.
5 I’ve ever/never eaten goulash but I’d like to.
6 Have you still/ever been to a rock concert?
7 She hasn’t finished school still/yet.
8 She’s worked in the same tourist office for/since ten years.
9 The group have been making records since/for the 1980s.
10 I’ve just/already come home and I’m very tired.
Marks: /10
3 Rewrite these sentences correcting the mistakes.
1 How long you have lived in that flat?
2 It has been rained for two days .
3 I don’t never have seen a famous person.
4 He still hasn’t been hearing that record.
5 They haven ’t been finishing their meal yet.
6 I was been waiting for the train for over an hour .

7 How long have it been snowing?
8 I have seen already that film.
9 They have not done yet their homework .
10 I’m sorry ! How long have you waited for me?
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Complete these sentences using an appropriate word in each space to make a compound noun.
1 We’re going on a ______________ holiday. Our flight and accommodation are included in the price .
2 Chicago has a great ______________ life. There are lots of bars and clubs .
3 The Eiffel Tower is a famous ______________ attraction.
4 I read a ______________ paper every day to find out what is happening in the world.
5 My sister went to a ______________ concert last week to see her favourite band.
6 My ______________ friend lives in London. I write to him every month .
7 We visited New York last week and had a great_______________ room.
8 In Chicago you can see some very tall ______________ scrapers.
9 In the wedding photo, my brother is standing behind me, in the ______________ ground .
10 In our school photo, I am in the front , in the ______________ ground.
Marks: /10
5 Choose the correct word, A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 At Heathrow we heard that the ____ was delayed.
A flight B travel C trip D journey
2 I prefer to travel ____ air because it’s quicker.
A on B to C in D by
3 The train to Victoria leaves from ____ three.
A station B platform C stop D coach .
4 She didn’t get a ____ ticket because she wasn’t coming back.
A single B return C double D travel
5 How long does it take you to ____ your suitcase before a trip?
A put B press C pack D pick
6 If you don’t hurry, we’ll ____ the plane.
A catch B lose C chase D miss
7 Ask the travel agent to make a ____ for you.
A book B reserve C booking D check in
8 It’s very windy up on the ____ – I’m going to stay in my cabin.
A ship B boat C deck D platform
9 We ____ the ship and set off for Italy .
A boarded B climbed C got D booked
10 In the end, because I couldn’t go on the trip, I ___ my ticket.
A stopped B missed C lost D cancelled
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 4 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Complete these sentences using the correct form (past perfect simple or past perfect continuous) of the verb in brackets.
1 She woke up late because she ________________________ (go) to a party the night before.
2 He asked for directions because he ________________________ (lost) his way.
3 Although the film ________________________ (not finish), we left the cinema .
4 She ________________________ (play) tennis when she broke her arm.
5 She ________________________ (never go) to Italy although her husband was an Italian .
6 I ________________________ ( drive ) for six hours when the accident happened .
7 I was really hungry because I ________________________ (not eat) all day.
8 He ________________________ (practise) the trick when I saw him.
9 By the time the police arrived, the flying saucer ________________________ (disappear).
10 We ________________________ (perform) for years before we became famous.
Marks: /10
2 Choose the correct form of the verb in these sentences.
1 We had been waiting/had waited for two hours when the train finally arrived.
2 My marks were bad and I thought I was failing/had failed the test.
3 In the 1960s people would protest/had protested on the streets, but not now.
4 When I was a child, we had been playing/played a lot of games at Christmas .
5 She was wet because she had stood /had been standing in the rain since midday .
6 The trees were white because it had been snowing/it was snowing all night.
7 How long had you been studying /did you study Spanish when you stopped?
8 I had been working all night but I still hadn’t finished/hadn’t been finishing the report .
9 He was pulling/pulled the rabbit out of the hat when he dropped it.
10 When they were children, they used to enjoy/had been enjoying magic tricks.
Marks: /10
3 Complete these sentences using the correct form of the words below.
disappoint creation excite fun surprise bore brilliance mystery jealousy fool
1 She was very ________________ because it was her birthday.
2 Nobody knew what had happened to him. It was very ________________.
3 The show was ________________! I shall remember it as long as I live.
4 It was a really silly thing to do. I felt very ________________.
5 He is the best comedian in the country . He’s so ________________!
6 She didn’t pass her exam so she was very ________________.
7 The other students were ________________ of her success in the exams and this made her unhappy .
8 I don’t want to go to the party with him. He’s so ________________ that he makes me fall asleep.
9 Her paintings are beautiful. She is very ________________.
10 We all shouted ‘Happy birthday!’ She was really ________________.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits the space in the same line.
1 Most people don’t trust ________________________ because they don’t tell the truth . POLITICS
2 As a ________________________, the acrobat was amazing . PERFORM
3 ________________________ are trying to find evidence of life on other planets. SCIENCE
4 She used to be a lawyer but now she is a ________________________. JOURNAL
5 When I was young we loved the ________________________, Lorenzo the Great. MAGIC
6 He is a careful ________________________ and never has accidents. DRIVE
7 You were a very good ________________________ when you worked for the BBC. REPORT
8 ________________________ are usually poor unless they are famous. ART
9 He was the best ________________________ and won first prize. COMPETE
10 Her husband is a ________________________ and is often away for a long time. SAIL
Marks: /10
5 Choose the correct word, A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 When the magician came onto the _______, everyone applauded.
A floor B platform C stage D deck
2 His _______ was one of the most magical I have ever seen.
A acting B performance C mystery D creation
3 The clown was wearing a very funny _______.
A suit B make-up C costume D trouser
4 I didn’t expect John to come. He _______ up at the last minute.
A came B put C made D turned
5 The story wasn’t true but it _______ them in completely.
A took B had C put D carried
6 Nobody _______ the thief as he went into the house.
A looked B spotted C accused D knew
7 Can you give any _______ for being late?
A reason B explanation C meaning D account
8 The audience burst into _______.
A noise B clapping C applause D scream
9 The show took place in the _______ air.
A outside B country C free D open
10 What a _______ trick! It must be magic!
A creative B clever C astonish D unusual
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 5 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Choose the correct word or phrase, A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 Girls are usually _______ than boys .
A mature B most mature C more mature D the most mature
2 I feel _______ about exams than I used to feel.
A confident B most confident C confidenter D more confident
3 Michael is _______ child in the family.
A the youngest B the younger C younger D more young
4 She is _______ actress in Hollywood.
A beautiful B most beautiful C more beautiful D the most beautiful
5 Mary is _______ student than Jimmy.
A the best B more good C a better D better
6 The weather today is _______ than it was yesterday.
A bad B worse C more worse D more bad
7 These are _______ results I have ever had in an exam!
A the worst B worst C worse D most worse
8 I find biology even _______ than physics .
A most boring B boring C the boring D more boring
9 I work _______ at maths than I do at physics.
A better B harder C stronger D more well
10 Women usually drive _______ than men.
A safest B more safest C safely D more safely
Marks: /10
2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 Michael drives faster than Anthony . (slowly)
Anthony ________________________________________________________ Michael.
2 Pupils think maths is a more serious subject than English. (seriously)
Pupils take maths ________________________________________________________ English.
3 Maria doesn’t work as hard in the evening as in the morning. (harder)
Maria ________________________________________________________ than in the evening.
4 Some boys are better cooks than girls. (cook)
Some boys ________________________________________________________ girls.
5 Women have quieter voices than men. (loudly)
Men speak ________________________________________________________ women.
6 Anthony finished the test before anyone else . (sooner)
Anthony finished ________________________________________________________ anyone else.
7 If you want to get there quickly, go by air. (more)
You’ll ________________________________________________________ if you go by air.
8 No-one in the world can run as fast as Marion Jones . (fastest)
Marion Jones ________________________________________________________ in the world.
9 She is the worst writer in the class . (than)
She ________________________________________________________ else in the class.
10 You make a lot of mistakes because you write carelessly. (carefully)
If you write ________________________________________, you won’t make so many mistakes.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
3 Complete these sentences using the words below.
embarrassed proud afraid jealous upset attracted friendly confident ashamed serious
1 Do you have to be so ____________________ all the time? Don’t you find anything funny?
2 I’m not ____________________ of dogs , even very big ones.
3 Sue felt very ____________________ of herself when she won the first prize in the competition .
4 ‘I am not ____________________ of Sue – I am glad she won the first prize’, said Mary.
5 Debbie is ____________________ to tall dark men, but Helen likes men with blond hair .
6 She was crying because she felt very ____________________ about the bad news.
7 Tony is very ____________________ of himself and wants to apologize.
8 I used to be very shy but now I feel more ____________________ with strangers.
9 Does your face go red when you feel ____________________?
10 Liz is not very ____________________. She never says ‘ Hello ’.
Marks: /10
4 Match the expressions in list A with the situations in list B.

A B

1 break up _______ a Tony used to like Liza but he doesn’t any more.
2 have a date _______ b Liza and Tony are not together any more.
3 be close _______ c Tony saw Helen and liked her a lot.
4 go off _______ d Tony and Helen arrange to meet and go to the cinema.
5 make friends _______ e Tony and Helen have a great time and like each other.
6 get on _______ f Helen’s heart beats fast and she thinks about Tony all the time.
7 fall in love _______ g Tony and Helen start disagreeing and shouting at each other.
8 get divorced _______ h Helen has a very good relationship with her mum and dad.
9 have a row _______ i Helen meets Liza at a party and they get on well.
10 fancy _______ j Tony and Helen decide they don’t want to be married any more.
Marks: /10
5 Write sentences using these words.
1 boast
2 get on
3 supportive
4 criticism
5 competitive
6 go on
7 blame
8 tease
9 irritating
10 chat
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 6 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Complete these sentences with the correct tense (future simple or going to).
1 That bag’s too heavy for you. I ____________________ carry it.
2 I’ve decided I ____________________ be an engineer .
3 Well, goodbye then. I ____________________ see you at eight o’ clock outside the café.
4 I can’t decide what to have. I know! I ____________________ have a burger and chips .
5 Monday is 16 October so that means Tuesday ____________________ be 17 October.
6 Owen is outside the penalty area and he ____________________ to score !
7 I ____________________ feed the cat while you are away.
8 I’d like to come with you but tonight I ____________________ see my aunt .
9 Look at the bridge shaking – it ____________________ collapse!
10 I’m tired. I think I ____________________ have a bath and go to bed.
Marks: /10
2 Choose the correct tense (future simple, going to, present continuous or present simple) in these sentences.
1 I can’t come to school tomorrow because I am going to/go to the doctor.
2 The train is leaving/leaves at exactly nine o’clock tomorrow, so don’t be late.
3 We are having/have a party tonight.
4 The concert begins/is beginning at 8.30.
5 On Monday, the Prime Minister is going to/will be give a speech.
6 I am flying/will fly to Rome on Monday, but I’ll be back on Wednesday.
7 At ten o’clock I have/am going to have a meeting with my boss .
8 Look at those dark clouds in the sky! It is raining/going to rain in a few minutes.
9 Have you missed the bus? I will/am going to give you a lift home.
10 The plane takes off/will take off at 6.00am. That’s what it says on my ticket.
Marks: /10
3 Correct the mistakes in these sentences by crossing out the extra word in each one.
1 I’ll to lend you my book but please give it back.
2 I’m going for to be a doctor one day.
3 The coach it leaves from the station at ten o’clock.
4 They can’t go out this weekend because they are be revising for a test.
5 Can you give describe the man you saw?
6 I’m will going to a party tonight.
7 What time shall we set off away tomorrow morning?
8 They set up on their company and became very rich .
9 She gave me a permission to leave the room.
10 I can’t do any the revision with so much noise.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits the space
in the same line.
1 Our cities are full of ____________________ because of cars and factories. POLLUTE
2 You need a good ____________________ to get a good job. EDUCATE
3 Scientists can make accurate ____________________ about the weather. PREDICT
4 Witnesses gave a very accurate ____________________ of the robber. DESCRIBE
5 You need to have good powers of ____________________ to be a detective. OBSERVE
6 The teacher gave me ____________________ to miss class. PERMIT
7 I have a lot of ____________________ to do before the exam next week. REVISE
8 The computer is the most important ____________________ of the twentieth century . INVENT
9 The ____________________ of the new motorway will begin next month. CONSTRUCT
10 This photo of Leonardo DiCaprio is my favourite ____________________. POSSESS
Marks: /10
5 Complete these sentences using a suitable word in each space.
1 Marion Jones set a new world _________________ in the 400 metres .
2 Neil Armstrong was the first astronaut to set _________________ on the moon .
3 The prisoner was set _________________ after five years in jail.
4 Tony and Helen could not set a _________________ for their wedding but knew it would be in spring .
5 The ship set _________________ for the islands early in the morning.
6 She had set her _________________ on buying a new bicycle but she couldn’t afford it.
7 The hunter set a _________________ for the tiger but fell into it himself.
8 Teachers should set their classes an _________________ by working hard themselves.
9 The burglars set _________________ to the building and burnt it down.
10 Jane ’s husband always cooked the food and set the _________________ while she was at work.
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 7 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Choose the correct word A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 I feel so tired. It _______ be very late.
A can B must C should D mustn’t
6 Earthquakes _______ happen at any time.
A must B could C will D should
2 It _______ rain so take your umbrella .
A can’t B can C might D should
7 You _______ to work harder if you want to pass
your exam.
A will B must C should D ought
3 This price _______ be right. It’s too expensive.
A can B mustn’t C should D can’t
8 The interview is over. You _______ leave now.
A must B should C can’t D may
4 The holiday _______ be on a Monday this year.
A shall B shouldn’t C will D can
9 You _______ pay me now.
A mustn’t B needn’t C shouldn’t D can’t
5 The children _______ be in bed now. It's getting late.
A should B can’t C mustn’t D will
10 Good basketball players _______ to be tall.
A ought B have C should D must
Marks: /10
2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 Students at university are allowed to miss some lessons. (may)
Students at university ________________________________________________________.
2 It is a good idea for you to write her a letter. (should)
You ________________________________________________________ a letter.
3 It is necessary for me to lose weight . (must)
I ________________________________________________________.
4 Only people who are sixteen can take part in the competition. (have to)
You ____________________________________________________ to take part in the competition.
5 You mustn’t go to school without your books . (need)
You ________________________________________________________ to school.
6 It is not necessary to book seats before we go. (have to)
We ________________________________________________________ book seats before we go.
7 It was impossible to stay indoors. (couldn’t)
We ________________________________________________________ the house.
8 It is better if you drive more carefully. (ought)
You ________________________________________________________.
9 I’ll let you stay out till after midnight. (don’t)
You ________________________________________________________ back by midnight.
10 I don’t believe she is from Argentina . (can’t)
She ________________________________________________________.
Marks: /10
3 Rewrite these sentences correcting the modal verbs.
1 The fires may have start as a result of the hot weather.
2 The police found a gun nearby. It must been the weapon used by the murderer.
3 You mustn’t have closed the window last night because I found it open this morning.
4 The robbers may to have been the same gang as last time.
5 We not have to take our raincoats – the sun is shining!
6 You must to try harder to improve your grammar.
7 They must have repaired the lift. We don’t know.
8 After an earthquake, you shouldn’t leave the building.
9 You don’t have lost your maths book. You had it yesterday.
10 He’s too fat. He must ought to take more exercise .
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Complete these sentences using a suitable word in each space.
1 In which ____________________ of the bank do you have your account?
2 I hurt my leg on the ____________________ of the tree as I climbed down.
3 Freshly ____________________ pepper makes your food taste better.
4 After the earthquake, there were cracks in the ____________________ under our feet .
5 Come down from that tree! What if the ____________________ breaks?
6 The dogs ____________________ loudly when they see the postman.
7 The ____________________ of these plants go very deep and they need a lot of water.
8 In autumn, the ____________________ fall from the trees.
9 If the baby cries, I take it in my arms and I ____________________ it to sleep .
10 If there is an earthquake, everyone ____________________ the building!
Marks: /10
5 Choose the correct word in these sentences.
1 Global warming / layer means the earth is slowly getting hotter.
2 We should cut down fewer trees from tropical /plant forests .
3 Scientists say the ozone fumes/layer is getting thinner.
4 We should try to use aerosol cans/bottles less.
5 We should try and leave the car at home to reduce polluting/pollution.
6 The government should stop people dumping /recycling rubbish everywhere.
7 The government should ban/close the hunting of wild animals .
8 There should be laws to protect endangered/ dangerous species .
9 The government should close/cut factories that pollute the environment.
10 We mustn’t waste water. We should try and protect/save it.
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 8 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 Go to Egypt and you’ll see the pyramids . (visit)
If ________________________________________, you will see the pyramids.
2 I don’t have the money so I can’t buy a new computer. (had)
If ________________________________________, I’d buy a new computer.
3 Buying a new flat means I’ll have more space. (buy)
I’ll have more space ________________________________________ a new flat.
4 The first prize means you get a brand new car. (would)
If you won first prize, ________________________________________ a brand new car.
5 You’re likely to see Trafalgar Square if you go to London. (probably)
If you go to London, ________________________________________ Trafalgar Square.
6 I don’t know Chinese, so I can’t read this book. (able)
If I knew Chinese, ________________________________________ to read this book.
7 Doing a lot of exercise makes you lose weight. (do)
If ________________________________________ exercise, you lose weight.
8 If you like swimming, an island is the best place to go for your holidays . (spend)
If you like swimming, ________________________________________ on an island.
9 Ice melts if it isn’t in the fridge. ( keep )
If ________________________________________ in the fridge, it melts.
10 I don’t have time to go to the concert. (had)
If ________________________________________, I’d go to the concert.
Marks: /10
2 Complete these sentences using a zero , first or second conditional.
1 If you to go bed late,
2 If you freeze water,
3 If you feel ill,
4 When the lesson ends,
5 When students do well in their test,
6 If you go to New York,
7 If I met the President ,
8 I’d be much happier if
9 Lessons would be more interesting if
10 I’ll have a party if
Marks: /10
3 Match the beginnings of the sentences in list A with the endings in list B.
A B
1 When I approved of the plan _______ a it will go off.
2 When I’m tired, _______ b they’ll get into trouble.
3 If you listened to music _______ c if he missed the plane.
4 If you’re hungry, why don’t you _______ d I’ll have a shower and go to bed.
5 If they carry on behaving like that, _______ e have something to eat?
6 If you go shopping _______ f you would work better.
7 He would be very angry _______ g I’ll do the cooking.
8 When you break the law _______ h why didn’t they go back to Canada?
9 If you don’t eat that meat soon, _______ i they went ahead with it.
10 If they didn’t like living in Britain _______ j you can be sent to prison .
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Match the verbs have, get, go, make and do with some of the words below to make ten collocations.
housework a phone call a chat a holiday your best an idea a rest lunch friends a job
1 6
2 7
3 8
4 9
5 10
Marks: /10
5 Complete these sentences using the correct phrasal verbs with go and get.
1 Although the police chased them, they managed to _____________________.
2 Let’s _____________________ if you agree with our idea.
3 They don’t make much money but they have enough to _____________________.
4 That milk smells as if it will _____________________.
5 He has to _____________________ to get his glasses .
6 It was a shock but you’ll _____________________ it.
7 When you _____________________, please shut the door .
8 If you _____________________ your boyfriend, will you tell him?
9 The bus was full so I couldn’t _____________________.
10 I often argue with my parents . We don’t always _____________________.
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 9 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 I missed the train because I went to the wrong platform. (caught)
I __________________________________________ the train if I had gone to the right platform.
2 Nobody understood the man because he didn’t speak English. (would)
If the man had spoken English, someone __________________________________________ him.
3 She lost a lot of weight because she stopped eating bread . (not)
She _____________________________________ a lot of weight if she hadn’t stopped eating bread.
4 He passed his exams because he worked hard. (had)
If he __________________________________________ he wouldn’t have passed his exams.
5 He started to learn English because he wanted to travel. (have)
He __________________________________________ to learn English if he hadn’t wanted to travel.
6 The croissants were cold so we didn’t enjoy them. (hot)
If __________________________________________, we would have enjoyed them.
7 I wish I could drive a car. (only)
If __________________________________________ drive a car!
8 It’s a pity we didn’t accept their offer of a job. (had)
I wish __________________________________________ their offer of a job.
9 I wish you had come on holiday with us. (would)
If you had come on holiday with us, __________________________________________ nicer.
10 I hate making so many mistakes in tests. (only)
If __________________________________________ so many mistakes in tests!
Marks: /10
2 Choose the correct tense in these sentences.
1 I wish I have/had studied harder when I was at school.
2 If only I would not have/had not forgotten to bring my wallet with me!
3 If you had studied law, you would have/will have become a lawyer.
4 We wouldn’t have/had got wet if we had taken an umbrella with us.
5 You would have looked better at the party if you had worn/wore your red dress.
6 If only you didn’t/hadn’t tell so many lies !
7 I wish you would/had help me more with the housework!
8 If only you didn’t/wasn’t talk all the time!
9 I wish you had/would be quiet!
10 If you had not/would not made so much noise, we wouldn’t have woken the
neighbours up.
Marks: /10

3 Complete these sentences using the correct form of laugh or happy.
1 The speaker made a funny remark and everyone started _____________________.
2 We had a great time – I have never _____________________ so much in my life!
3 We couldn’t hear the comedian because the _____________________ was so loud .
4 Cheer up! Why are you looking so _____________________?
5 The _____________________ day of my life was when I got my university degree.
6 _____________________ and health are the two most important things in life.
7 Listening to the birds singing in the trees makes me very _____________________.
8 The Smiths next door have been _____________________ married for 25 years.
9 Your offer of £5 for this bicycle is just _____________________. You can’t be serious!
10 I’ll tell you a great joke. It’ll really make you _____________________.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Complete these sentences using a suitable colour word in each space.
1 Have you seen a ghost ? Your face is as _____________________ as a sheet!
2 His hair used to be brown but he dyed it jet _____________________.
3 The sea was a brilliant _____________________ on the lovely summer’s day.
4 I was so embarrassed! My face was as _____________________ as a beetroot.
5 You must be freezing. Your hands are _____________________ with cold.
6 She is so rich now. Everyone is _____________________ with envy.
7 She wanted to have a cheerful bedroom, so she painted the walls _____________________ green.
8 Before my hair went grey , it was actually _____________________ brown.
9 I love those _____________________ pink flowers, don’t you?
10 She’s interested in protecting the environment, so she votes for the _____________________ Party.
Marks: /10
5 Write sentences using these words.
1 attend
2 staff
3 colleague
4 determined
5 nod
6 take care of
7 graduate
8 paddle
9 canoe
10 whip
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 10 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Rewrite these sentences using the passive form.
1 The police accused him of the murder.
2 The police are investigating two other murders.
3 We put the water into the saucepan and boil it.
4 Someone has stolen Helen’s bag!
5 His parents gave him a new computer for his birthday.
6 They had made the pizza that morning.
7 Dickens wrote Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities.
8 They will finish the new bridge by next month.
9 Millions of people have read the novels of Agatha Christie .
10 Monkeys brought him up in the jungle .
Marks: /10
2 Complete these sentences using the causative form of the verbs below.
service redecorate clean cook cut repair make mend test take out
1 I ________________ this suit ________________ this morning. Now look at it!
2 We’re going to ________________ the house ________________ this month.
3 She ________________ her hair ________________ every month.
4 I’m ________________ the car ________________ at the moment. I take it to the garage every six
months.
5 I’ve just been to the dentist and ________________ a tooth ________________.
6 I wish I could ________________ these shoes ________________ instead of buying new ones.
7 Some elderly people ________________ their meals ________________ for them every day.
8 You’d better ________________ your eyes ________________ if you can’t see the board well.
9 When my CD player wasn’t working, I ________________ it ________________.
10 I think I’ll ________________ a new dress ________________ for the wedding.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
3 Choose the correct word A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 Who left this _____ of paper on the floor?
A lots
B pile
C line
D pack
2 There was a _____ of flies near the dustbin.
A group
B pack
C cast
D swarm
3 The _____ on the ship were really helpful and friendly.
A colleagues
B crew
C pilots
D team
4 The farmer was looking after a _____ of cows in a field nearby.
A crowd
B crew
C flock
D herd
5 The singer was given a _____ of flowers after the performance.
A bunch
B group
C pack
D herd
6 The footballer was surrounded by a _____ of supporters.
A gang
B crowd
C set
D pile
7 A _____ of doctors looked after the crash victims.
A crew
B cast
C team
D crowd
8 The _____ of the film included famous stars like Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio.
A cast
B gang
C group
D crew
9 I wish we could do something about the _____ of stray dogs in the streets.
A pile
B gang
C pack
D swarm
10 The _____ of sheep walked along the road .
A herd
B pack
C shoal
D flock
Marks: /10
4 Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits the space
in the same line.
1 Picasso was the most famous _____________________ of the twentieth century. PAINT
2 One of his most famous _____________________ is Guernica . PAINT
3 I love Rome – the _____________________ is so interesting. ARCHITECT
4 He wants to be a _____________________ when he leaves school. SCIENCE
5 Charles Dickens was a great English _____________________ . WRITE
6 Isaac Newton was one of the greatest _____________________ of all time. MATHEMATICS
7 An _____________________ spends a lot of time studying the sky. ASTRONOMY
8 Why do you want to become an _____________________? ARCHAEOLOGY
9 The _____________________ of that statue is unknown. SCULPTURE
10 The Louvre in Paris is a beautiful _____________________. BUILD
Marks: /10
5 Write sentences using these words.
1 adopt
2 come up to
3 realize
4 chatter
5 speechless
6 bring up
7 transform
8 translate
9 shoal
10 employ
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 11 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Combine these pairs of sentences to make one sentence, using who, which or whose .
1 People come from Holland . They are Dutch .
People
2 Scotland is part of the United Kingdom. It has a lot of mountains .
Scotland,
3 Helen and Peter arrived late. They missed the bus.
Helen and Peter,
4 I’ve just read the book. It is about Harry Potter.
The book
5 Leonardo DiCaprio’s mother is German . He was born in Hollywood.
Leonardo DiCaprio,
6 This song is on their latest CD. It is their best song ever.
This
7 Bob Marley wrote many hit songs . He was Jamaican.
Bob Marley,
8 Buffalo Bill was a buffalo hunter. His real name was William Cody.
Buffalo Bill,
9 Mother Theresa was born in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. She went to help the poor in India.
Mother Theresa,
10 Calcutta has a lot of poor people. It is the capital of West Bengal .
Calcutta,
Marks: /10
2 Choose the correct word in these sentences.
1 I’ll never forget the day when/which I passed my driving test.
2 Rigoberta, whose/who mother was murdered, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1992.
3 People who/which win the Nobel Peace Prize become very famous.
4 Her father , who/which was President of Burma, also fought for freedom .
5 This is the place where/when I went to school.
6 Mother Teresa , which/whose real name was Agnes Bojaxhiu, worked in the slums
of Calcutta.
7 The building which/where I work is in Oxford Road.
8 Christmas is a time which/when people can relax.
9 Amnesty International, which/whose was founded by Peter Beneson, is a charity.
10 The soldiers who/which burnt the peasants’ homes should be punished.
Marks: /10
3 Complete these sentences using a, an or the. If no word is necessary, put a cross (X) .
1 My mum goes to _____________________ work every morning at nine o’clock.
2 After the accident, he had to spend two weeks in _____________________ hospital.
3 What time do you go to _____________________ school every day?
4 They are painting _____________________ school bright green.
5 Why did they send him to _____________________ prison?
6 The Prime Minister has said _____________________ prison in Newtown must close.
7 This is _____________________ home of my dreams – but can I afford it?
8 I only feel relaxed when I’m at _____________________ home with my family.
9 I’m going _____________________ home now.
10 Every Sunday, she goes to _____________________ church because she has strong religious beliefs .
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Complete these sentences using the correct form of the words below.
celebrate terror favour blackmail music lead dictate murder politics million
1 Bob Marley was a famous reggae _____________________ from Jamaica .
2 Alan made a lot of money by selling computers and is now a _____________________.
3 The bomb, which was planted by the _____________________, did not explode .
4 Leonardo DiCaprio is a Hollywood _____________________.
5 The _____________________ was sentenced to life imprisonment.
6 _____________________ always vote for themselves in elections.
7 The _____________________ did not allow his people any democratic freedom.
8 The sport I like best is basketball but what’s your _____________________?
9 Nelson Mandela was one of the greatest _____________________ of the twentieth century.
10 The _____________________ threatened to tell the media if he was not given a million pounds .
Marks: /10
5 Write the words which mean the following. The first letter of each word has been provided.
1 An area of a city where people are very poor and conditions very bad s
2 A building where ambassadors work e
3 Someone’s hard fight to do what they want to do s
4 Someone who is in charge of a meeting c
5 A formal public event when prizes are given c
6 Another word for a prize a
7 Someone who belongs a to a group of criminals g
8 Another word for a reporter j
9 Someone who is on the TV and in the newspapers p
10 A political system where people have the freedom to vote d
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 12 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Choose the correct tense in these sentences.
1 Do you think we will have found/will be finding a cure for AIDS by the year 2010?
2 At six o’clock next Monday, I will be flying/will have flown over the Atlantic .
3 This time next week, I will be lying /will have lain on a beach in the Caribbean.
4 By the year 2050 , the temperature of the earth will be rising/will have risen.
5 In the future, most people will be working/will have worked with computers.
6 In the future, people will have watched/will be watching films in lots of different places .
7 In 50 years’ time, children will still be going/will still have gone to school.
8 I will have finished/will be finishing this book by tomorrow, so I’ll give it back to you then.
9 By the year 3000, people will be living/have lived on other planets.
10 Tomorrow morning, I will be waiting/will have waited for your call.
Marks: /10
2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 I will finish the shopping before twelve o’clock. (have)
By twelve o’clock, I __________________________________________.
2 At one o’clock, I will be cooking our lunch. (getting)
I __________________________________________ ready at one o’clock.
3 Some wild animals will be extinct in ten year’s time. (become)
In ten year’s time, some wild animals __________________________________________.
4 It is Easter next week. (celebrating)
Next week, we __________________________________________.
5 They started work here three years ago in May. (will)
They __________________________________________ for three years by May.
6 That old building will not be knocked down until next year. (They)
__________________________________________ that old building until next year.
7 Robots will do our housework before the end of this century. (be)
Robots __________________________________________ before the end of this century.
8 She won’t have finished studying until next summer. ( studies )
By next summer, she __________________________________________.
9 By 2010, politicians will have solved the problem of global warming. (not)
Politicians _____________________________________ the problem of global warming by 2010.
10 This is our sixth and last football match this year. (played)
By the end of this year, we __________________________________________ six football matches.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
3 Choose the correct word A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 Don’t worry , I’ll ____ you up at the airport .
A show
B pick
C bring
D turn
2 She finds it impossible to ____ up eating ice cream .
A give
B pick
C make
D show
3 Instead of arriving on time, she ____ up an hour late for her interview.
A gave
B made
C turned
D took
4 It’s not a true story. I ____ it all up.
A took
B picked
C turned
D made
5 She was born in Italy but was ____ up in Australia .
A taken
B given
C moved
D brought
6 Can you ____ the radio up? I want to hear the weather report.
A make
B put
C turn
D bring
7 I am going to ____ up the problem at the next council meeting.
A bring
B make
C show
D tell
8 Nobody taught me how to play the guitar. I just ____ it up.
A turned
B studied
C picked
D made
9 I hate it when my parents say silly things in front of my friends and ____ me up.
A make
B take
C turn
D show
10 Do you think people will have ____ up using cars in 50 years’ time?
A taken
B given
C made
D picked
Marks: /10
4 Complete these sentences using the phrasal verbs below in the correct tense.
set off turn into get back find out get away carry on get on make up bring up pick up
1 I’m too tired to _____________________ working so hard. I must work less.
2 The police tried to catch the robber but he _____________________ from them.
3 They _____________________ on their holiday in the mountains early in the morning.
4 What time did they _____________________ from their trip to Rio?
5 I don’t know the answer but I’ll try and _____________________ for you by tomorrow.
6 At first, he was a weak student but he _____________________ one of the best in the school.
7 Her parents always try and _____________________ her from school.
8 I wish I knew the best way to _____________________ children.
9 They had a quarrel but now they have _____________________ it and are friends again.
10 After two hours, we finally _____________________ the plane.
Marks: /10
5 Write sentences using these words.
1 imitate
2 mental
3 admit
4 create
5 household
6 exaggerate
7 optimist
8 gadget
9 embarrass
10 mention
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 13 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Rewrite these sentences using reported speech.
1 ‘I live in an old house in the country,’ she told me.
2 ‘I’m living with my parents,’ she said.
3 ‘I’ve just finished school,’ he said.
4 ‘I played football last week,’ he told us.
5 ‘I was having a bath when the lights went out,’ he told me.
6 ‘It will be cold and wet tomorrow,’ the weather man said.
7 ‘I must go and have my hair done now,’ she said.
8 ‘This is the last warning I’m going to give you,’ she said.
9 ‘I still haven’t read these books,’ she admitted.
10 ‘I’ll meet you here next week at the same time,’ he said.
Marks: /10
2 Rewrite these sentences using direct speech.
1 She said that she had seen the robber leave the bank.
2 She told them to go to bed.
3 He said he couldn’t get to sleep that night.
4 He told her that he would phone her the next day.
5 She asked him if he could phone her that evening.
6 They said they had to get up early the following morning.
7 They said that they didn’t want to be late.
8 She said she was going into town later that morning.
9 He told them he had always wanted to play James Bond .
10 Pond said that he had been working at a tea company before he became a spy.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
3 Choose the correct word, A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 They took him _____ as a computer
programmer.
A up B over C on D after
2 They offered me the job but I decided not to
take it _____.
A back B down C after D up
3 I didn’t take _____ the message because I didn’t have a pen.
A down B over C up D away
4 I borrowed the book from the library but I
haven’t taken it _____ yet.
A off B back C down D over
5 Everybody says the boys take _____ their
mother, not their father.
A up B off C from D after
6 I met my future wife at a wedding and I took
_____ her immediately.
A to B over C on D up
7 The millionaire is planning to take _____ the
drinks company.
A to B up C over D back
8 The news was so unbelievable that I couldn’t
take it _____.
A up B in C away D on
9 Take your shoes _____ if they are
uncomfortable.
A away B up C on D off
10 Sue seems to take _____ a new hobby every
month.
A up B in C over D to
Marks: /10
4 Complete these sentences using a suitable word in each space.
1 After we had _____________________ in our luggage , we waited in the departure lounge.
2 They say the house is _____________________ but I’ve never seen a ghost there.
3 First, there was a three-hour _____________________ and then the flight was cancelled.
4 The police managed to _____________________ the thief at the airport.
5 Most people obey the law and don’t _____________________ crimes.
6 The old floorboards _____________________ every time we tread on them.
7 What time do we _____________________ at our destination?
8 She packed her clothes into her _____________________ and called a taxi for the airport.
9 _____________________ criminals are not always murderers.
10 Because of the _____________________, the driver could only see a metre ahead.
Marks: /10
5 Write sentences using these words.
1 deliver
2 producer
3 earn
4 scene
5 stunt
6 strange
7 charge
8 spooky
9 threaten
10 fear
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 14 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Rewrite these questions using reported speech.
1 ‘Do you like ice cream?’ my aunt asked me.
2 ‘Where are you from?’ the man asked me.
3 ‘Why don’t you take up the piano ?’ my mum asked us.
4 ‘Have you ever been to Disneyland ?’ she asked me.
5 ‘When did you last go to the dentist?’ the teacher asked me.
6 ‘Can you speak any other languages ?’ the woman asked us.
7 ‘Must you leave so soon?’ I asked the girl.
8 ‘Will we see some paintings by Picasso?’ she asked me.
9 ‘Why do you wear jeans all the time?’ he asked her.
10 ‘Did you enjoy the film?’ she asked me.
Marks: /10
2 Put the words in these indirect questions in the correct order .
1 way railway Could me station? you tell the to the
2 her Would why you took her you mind telling book?
3 who me if know tell painted picture? you that Can you
4 where comes from? you know Endelberg Do
5 the idea you time any what is? Have
6 to Can get you to tell post me how the office?
7 much Could England me a to how tell costs? you stamp
8 the you name know of the Do painted man Guernica? who
9 mind how you telling much you earn? Would me
10 idea how you Have painting is worth? any much this
Marks: /10
3 Correct the prepositions in these sentences.
1 Have you ever been in the circus ?
2 Are you worried for your exam results?
3 If I succeed to passing my exams, I will go to university.
4 We are all looking forward in going on holiday.
5 I’ve never taken part to a play at school.
6 In my free time, I listen in music.
7 We talked on pop music all morning.
8 You can always depend to your friends.
9 What are you thinking to at the moment?
10 We arrived to the station feeling very tired.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
4 Choose the correct preposition in these sentences.
1 I am not interested in/at classical music.
2 The children were very excited in/about going to Paris for the first time.
3 Are you keen on/in reggae?
4 Mum was tired of/with hearing everyone’s complaints.
5 I am very happy to/about the idea of having no school tomorrow.
6 My friend Helen is very fond from/of cats.
7 New York is famous at/for its skyscrapers.
8 Marion Jones was very proud for/of herself after winning a gold medal .
9 I am not very good into/at maths.
10 My parents were angry at/about my bad marks.
Marks: /10
5 Write sentences using these words.
1 glance
2 dressed in
3 get to know
4 well- known
5 sketch
6 explore
7 cheerful
8 gloomy
9 portrait
10 sincere
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Test 15 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Choose the correct time expression in these sentences.
1 I am going to take an umbrella in case /after it rains.
2 I’ll write the report as soon as/until I get to the office.
3 Will you give me a call by the time/before you set off?
4 I’ll let you know if it is a good film after/by the time I have seen it.
5 Will you wait here while/ during I go back to the shop ?
6 We’ll have left when/by the time John gets here.
7 The game won’t begin once /until everyone is ready.
8 As soon as/In case the Monarchs arrive, they begin to feed.
9 In case/Once I have enough money, I’m going to buy a new radio.
10 There will only be peace when/in case everyone has enough to eat.
Marks: /10
2 Complete these sentences using the correct form of the verbs below.
avoid agree enjoy deny you’d better manage should make can’t stand refuse
1 She only _______________ to come with us because she was bored.
2 ‘I didn’t want to steal the money. They _______________ me do it,’ said the boy.
3 She couldn’t _______________ crashing into the car in front.
4 Switch that off! I _______________ listening to rock music first thing in the morning.
5 You _______________ try not to quarrel with people all the time.
6 I asked her but she _______________ to lend me the money.
7 The test was difficult but I _______________ to pass it in the end.
8 The police accused the old lady of stealing the purse but she _______________ taking it.
9 I think _______________ stop going to bed so late if you don’t want to feel tired all the time.
10 I _______________ going to the cinema, especially to see thrillers.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
3 Choose the correct preposition in these sentences.
1 I’d like the job but I don’t have a qualification in/for maths.
2 A woman came to school and gave us a talk of/about careers.
3 She gave the court her reason for/of killing her husband.
4 He gave the police a detailed description to/of his car.
5 Her reply from/to my letter was very late in arriving.
6 Professor Wilkins is an expert in/to languages.
7 I wrote and asked for more information for/about the holidays.
8 The Monarchs’ journey at/to Mexico is astonishing.
9 Genetically modified plants could be a threat to/for the Monarchs.
10 Greenpeace organizes campaigns against/about interfering with nature .
Marks: /10
4 Find animals to match these definitions.
1 It is a dangerous animal that loves honey .
2 It is the tallest animal in the world and eats leaves.
3 It is the biggest creature in the sea.
4 It has one or two humps and lives in the desert .
5 It is a small bird that migrates in winter.
6 It looks like a horse and it has black and white stripes.
7 It is a large, dangerous fish with sharp teeth.
8 It flies and when it bites, you want to scratch yourself.
9 It is a large animal with long tusks which lives in Africa and India.
10 It is a white bird and the symbol of peace.
Marks: /10
5 Write sentences using these words.
1 extinction
2 survive
3 flap
4 calendar
5 experiment
6 migrate
7 persuade
8 convince
9 responsible
10 horizon
Marks: /10
Total marks: /50
Mid- term test 1 Units 1–7 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Choose the correct tense in these sentences.
1 She goes/is going to the hairdresser once a week.
2 I can’t come to the phone now because I wash /am washing my hair.
3 She started/was starting English two years ago.
4 I am going to go/will go to the shops. Can I get you anything?
5 I have been reading/have read this book for weeks.
6 I have just been finishing/have just finished my homework.
7 When I got to the theatre , the play had already started/has already started.
8 It was raining/rained when I woke up.
9 I'm tired. I think I'll go/I am going to bed now.
10 Mum had always forgotten/would always forget her glasses.
Marks: /20
2 Complete these sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets.
1 I _____________________ (go) to Paris before. This is my first visit.
2 I _____________________ (catch) the bus to work. I never take the car.
3 I _____________________ (read) a fantastic book at the moment.
4 She _____________________ (use/speak) French but she’s forgotten it all now.
5 When we were young, we _____________________ (will/go) to the seaside in the summer.
6 It’s ten o’clock. We _____________________ (wait) for you for over an hour.
7 She wanted to go because she _____________________ (see) a magician before.
8 I _____________________ (wash) the dishes when the doorbell rang.
9 We must pack our bags because we _____________________ (leave) tomorrow.

We should set out early. The flight _____________________ (leave) at 7.00am.
Marks: /20
3 Choose the correct modal verb in these sentences.
1 How many languages can/may you speak?
2 We really must/can get up early if we want to be on time.
3 You might/should take more exercise if you want to be fit.
4 That can’t/mustn’t be Simon ’s car. He hasn’t got a Citroen .
5 You must/should be very hungry. You haven’t eaten all day.
6 Take your jacket with you because it might/should get cold later.
7 You shouldn’t/mustn’t have got angry. It was the wrong thing to do.
8 You mustn’t/can’t have finished! You only started five minutes ago.
9 It’s a quick job and needn’t/can’t take all day.
10 You oughtn’t/can’t leave the room during the test. It’s not allowed.
Marks: /20
4 Choose the correct word or phrase A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 Vicky bought ______ computer she could afford.
A more expensive
B most expensive
C the more expensive
D the most expensive
2 Mark is _______ than his brother.
A the more intelligent
B most intelligent
C more intelligent
D very intelligent
3 Maria ran _______ than anybody else in the race .
A more fast
B faster
C the faster
D fastest
4 Your English is getting _______ every day.
A better
B more
C good
D well
5 I feel much _______ – can I go home?
A bad
B very bad
C worse
D the worst
6 She is _______ now than she used to be.
A friendlier
B most friendly
C friendliest
D friendly
7 Mike is the most _______ boy in the class.
A good
B best
C more popular
D popular
8 Men speak _______ than women.
A loudly
B more loudly
C loudlier
D more loud
9 John lives _______ from the school than Peter.
A far
B further
C farthest
D the most far
10 They all walk slowly but Cecil walks _______.
A the slow
B more slow
C the slowest
D the slower
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
5 Write the words which mean the following. The first letter of each word is provided.
1 Feeling anxious and worried, for example, before going to the doctor. n
2 When a species of animal finds it difficult to survive e
3 Wanting very much to succeed. a
4 The hard outside part of a tree b
5 The part of a tree that is under the ground r
6 Not interesting, boring. d
7 Not changing your mind easily. s
8 Amusing, making you smile or laugh. f
9 Always thinking of the worst that can happen. p
10 Believing in yourself. c
Marks: /10
6 Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits the space
in the same line.
1 Please wait! Don’t be so _____________________! PATIENCE
2 Congratulations! Your application for the job was _____________________. SUCCESS
3 Colombus’ _____________________ of America changed the way we see the world. DISCOVER
4 We’re going on a tour of the castle . It sounds very _____________________. EXCITE
5 It is difficult to make accurate _____________________ about the future. PREDICT
6 He hates fighting. He’s not an _____________________ person. AGGRESSION
7 It’s very _____________________ for her to be out. I wonder where she’s gone? USUAL
8 She takes her job very _____________________. SERIOUS
9 _____________________ warming is a serious problem nowadays. GLOBE
10 We must stop cutting down _____________________ forests. TROPICS
Marks: /10
7 Complete these sentences using an appropriate word in each space.
1 I prefer to go on a __________________ holiday, where everything is already organized and paid for.
2 The _____________________ life in London is great, especially the theatres and discos.
3 I have a _____________________ friend who lives in Japan and we write to each other every month.
4 All the tickets for the rock _____________________ were sold out.
5 The train leaves from _____________________ three, I think.
6 Can I have a _____________________ ticket to Brighton please, to come back on Monday?
7 The cabin _____________________ on the plane served us drinks and a snack.
8 The _____________________ to Heathrow airport was delayed because of the snow.
9 Why do people _____________________ fire to forests?

You can wear something _____________________ for the party, like jeans and a T-shirt.
Marks: /10
Total marks: /100
Final Test Units 1–15 Name____________________  Class_______
Use your English
1 Choose the correct tense in these sentences.
1 What do you do/are you doing first when you get up in the morning?
2 I can’t come out now. I am writing/write a letter.
3 She first has met/met Tom at a Christmas party.
4 Look! You have dropped/dropped the pizza on the floor now!
5 When she came home, her husband had already/was already cooked the meal.
6 What were you doing/had you done when I phoned you last night?
7 I have never seen/will never see such a great film before.
8 She was sleepy because she had been studying/has studied until 2.00am.
9 Where have you been? Everybody waited/has been waiting for you!
10 She didn’t use/is not used to drive but now she drives everywhere.
11 I must go now. I will see/will have seen you at the same time next week.
12 Shall I give you a lift into town? I will go/will be going that way anyway.
13 It’s really cold today. I think it is going to snow/snows tonight.
14 When do you think you will be/will have finished that report?
15 I am going to have/have my computer fixed next week.
16 President Kennedy has been/was assassinated in 1963.
17 They have/are having the house redecorated at the moment.
18 If you will find/find my wallet, please phone me immediately.
19 I would take a holiday now if I didn’t/wouldn’t have so much work.
20 What would you have done if you haven’t/hadn’t found a taxi that night?
Marks: /20
2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words, including the word given.
1 ‘This is the most beautiful garden I’ve ever seen.’ (never)
She told them she _______________________________________ such a beautiful garden before.
2 ‘Can you give me some information about the concert?’ (could)
She wondered _______________________________________ some information about the concert.
3 ‘Do you know the way to the railway station?’ (knew)
She asked _______________________________________ the way to the railway station.
4 ‘When did you start to cook?’ (know)
She _______________________________________ when he had started to cook.
5 He was pleased when they met him at the airport. (picked)
He was pleased when he _______________________________________ at the airport.
6 You should ask somebody to come and repair your roof . (have)
You’d _______________________________________ repaired.
7 She lost her purse because she had left her bag open. (have)
She _______________________________________ her purse if she had closed her bag.
8 It was a mistake for me to stay up so late before the exam. (wish)
I _______________________________________ to bed earlier before the exam.

9 She started to take French lessons five years ago. (taking)
She _______________________________________ French lessons for five years.
10 I lived in an old house once but now I live in a flat. (used)
I _______________________________________ in an old house but now I live in flat.
Marks: /10
Words, words, words
3 Choose the correct word or phrase A, B, C or D to complete these sentences.
1 She won the first ___ in the competition.
A price B present C gift D prize
2 Our rivers are ___ and we can’t drink the water.
A extinct B polluted C banned D clean
3 They ___ him from prison after a few weeks.
A caught B arrested C released D let
4 I can’t ___ a holiday this year so I’m staying at home.
A choose B afford C buy D go
5 She ___ more in her job than her husband does.
A earns B wins C takes D affords
6 My ___ at work are all much older than I am.
A crew B staff C colleagues D crowd
7 Only the ___ can reach the leaves at the top of the tree.
A whale B giraffe C shark D camel
8 It was freezing. My hands were ___ with cold.
A green B white C blue D red
9 They didn’t get on any more so they got ___.
A friends B close C off D divorced
10 She used to go out with John but they ___ up a year ago.
A made B took C broke D got
11 I’m not going to ___ the problem at the meeting on Friday.
A bring B mention C take D go
12 I am not interested ___ watching the programme .
A for B in C to D from
13 I’ll make lunch ___ I come home.
A As soon as B until C by D while
14 They are going to ___ married in May.
A get B have C make D go
15 The plane hasn’t taken off. We’re still on the ___.
A floor B ground C airport D lounge
16 Come on, don’t ___. The problem isn’t that serious!
A embarrass B predict C refuse D exaggerate
17 I met her at the party and I ___ to know her very well.
A had B got C went D tried
18 The test was difficult but I ___ to pass it in the end.
A agreed B should C denied D managed
19 How often do you ___ English classes?
A attend B come C go D make
20 She ___ committing the crime and was sent to prison.
A refused B agreed C told D admitted
Marks: /20
Words, words, words
4 Complete these sentences using an appropriate word in each space.
1 Who was the first man to ______________________________ foot on the moon?
2 The first time he saw Jenny he ______________________________ in love with her.
3 Take your jumper in ______________________________ it gets cold later on.
4 If you want to feel good, you’d ______________________________ have a shower!
5 I am going to write a reply ______________________________ the letter right now.
6 She explained her reason ______________________________ coming so late.
7 I used to like Maggie but I’ve ______________________________ off her now.
8 Give me a ring as ______________________________ as you get home.
9 Will you please give me an answer ______________________________ my question?
10 I didn’t learn French at school. I picked it ______________________________ from talking to
French people.
11 I ______________________________ I had not gone to the party. It was really boring.
12 If only I ______________________________ speak Italian, I’d go and live in Rome.
13 They ______________________________ the prisoner free because he was innocent .
14 Which was the ______________________________ important invention of the last century?
15 We opened the window and a ______________________________ of bees flew in.
16 I’m very interested ______________________________ computer games.
17 Are you taking ______________________________ in the carnival celebrations?
18 He was an orphan and was ______________________________ up by his aunt.
19 He was so happy because that evening he ______________________________ a date with Martha .
20 They got to the airport and ______________________________ in their luggage.
Marks: /20
5 Write the words which mean the following. The first letter of each word is provided.
1 Not expensive c
2 Tidy, smart n
3 The opposite of ‘loose’ t
4 The person who flies a plane p
5 A train ticket to go and come back again r
6 The part of a ship where passengers can walk in the open air d
7 To study a subject again before an exam r
8 What schools offer children e
9 To say what is going to happen in the future p
10 The person who studies stars a
Marks: /10
6 Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits the space
in the same line.
1 This is the most ___________________________ concert I’ve ever been to. EXPENSE
2 He’s not a very ___________________________ person, unfortunately . PATIENCE
3 She is very ___________________________ and wants to do well. AMBITION
4 Show some ___________________________. Don’t you like the idea? ENTHUSE
5 Her problem is that she has not enough ___________________________ in herself. CONFIDE
6 He is really very ___________________________, even rude sometimes. POLITE
7 I haven’t been to the cinema ___________________________. RECENT
8 She ___________________________ and they never saw her again. APPEAR
9 He tried ___________________________ to sleep, but it was too hot. SUCCESS
10 She is an excellent speaker. She would make a good _________________________. POLITICS
Marks: /10
7 You have seen this advertisement for young people to take part in a TV quiz show and would like to apply . Read the advertisement and make notes. Then write a letter of application explaining why you think you should appear on the show and what you would do if you won the money. Make sure that you cover everything mentioned in the advertisement. Write between 120 and 180 words in an appropriate style. Do not include the address.
Young people wanted for the famous TV quiz show: Genius
This could be your chance to win a fortune !
To appear on the show you should:
• be between 12 and 16
• be a good student with wide general knowledge
• have a good clear voice
Marks: /10
Total marks: /100
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