2nd PERIOD EXAM

500s
NAME:

GROUP:

DATE:

SUBJECT: Grammar-First Certificate for Schools

Teacher: xxxxxxxxx xxxxx xxxxxxx xxxxx

Grade:

Total Marks: 52

Ex. 1 For questions 18, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only
one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). (8 pts.)
Pain at the dentists
My daughter Kezia had to go (0) to the dentist last week. The morning entirely lived up (1)
________ my expectations. As usual, Kezia tried everything to put (2) ________ her visit. Mummy,
I feel sick. I pointed (3) ________, she had tried this excuse last time. Mummy, Ive lost Jemima
(her doll). In fact, Id seen her put Jemima under the bed and quietly handed her (4) ________ to
Kezia. Finally, she tried hiding in the garden. She didnt get away (5) ________ it, not in a bright
pink dress. Naturally, when the dentist got started, it all turned (6) ________ to be a huge anticlimax. He was quick with the anaesthetic and she didnt feel anything. She even gave a
disapproving look when we heard another child screaming in protest, as if she thought Whats all
the fuss about? I bought her an ice cream to help her get (7) ________ the stress, although if I look
(8) ________now, Im sure it was me who suffered most.
Ex. 2 Correct any mistakes with the verbs in bold in these sentences. Some sentences are correct. (6 pts)
1 For people in big cities, evening classes are a great way to know new people. get to
know
2 Anton knew English quickly because some of the lessons in his school were studied
in English.
3 Id really like to study economics at university.
4 Many students know a lot of English grammar rules, but theres more to a language
than rules.
5 I only got to know the change of room number by accident.
6 Everyone needs to assist the meeting at lunchtime. Its very important.

7 More than 25,000 people are expected to join in the city marathon this year.
Ex. 3 For questions 16, 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. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given. (12 pts.)
1 She cant get a job in Paris because she doesnt speak French.
LEARNED
If she ________________________________________________________________________ be
able to get a job in Paris.
2 I might become rich, and then Id travel the world.
IF
Id travel the world
________________________________________________________________________
rich.
3 Youll need to do plenty of reading to pass the exam.
READ
You wont pass the exam __________________________________________________________ a
lot.
4 I dont think you should travel on your own.
YOU
If I ________________________________________________________________________ travel
on my
own.
5 You can borrow my pen, but you must give it back later.
LEND
Ill ________________________________________________________________________ you
promise to give it back later.
6 Its a good thing we have a map with us, otherwise wed be lost.
HAVE
Wed be lost
________________________________________________________________________ a map
with us.

Ex. 4 Complete the sentences using the correct form of the word in bold at the end of the sentence. (8
pts.)
1 What are the minimum qualifications you need to get a job in IT? QUALIFY
2 Have you got any _________________________________ of completing your assignment
on time? INTEND
3 Iqbal is the person ________________________________ for timetabling classes.
RESPOND
4 Im afraid we need to make a tiny ____________________________ to your salary this
month. ADJUST
5 In _________________________________ with other countries, Finnish children have quite
short school days. COMPARE
6 There seems to be some _____________________________________ about tomorrow, so
can I remind everyone we begin at 9.00? CONFUSE
7 Our new headteacher has managed to improve the childrens _______________________
a great deal. BEHAVE
8 We can get together any time next week. Do you have any
___________________________ for which day? PREFER
9 I need your ______________________________________________ before I can spend any
money on equipment. Could you sign here? APPROVE
Ex. 5 Make sentences using the first conditional (5 pts.)
Example: Buy three bars of soap. Get one for free. If you buy three bars of soap, youll
get one bar free.
1. Open a new account at United Bank. Receive a free TV.
____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________.
2. Buy two cans of King Tuna. Save 60 .

____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________.
3. Visit our pharmacy. Get $2.00 off on any prescription.
____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________.
4. Attend our grand opening. Receive a free plant.
____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________.

5. Buy an airplane ticket by May 1st. Get 50% off.

____________________________________________________________________________________
___________________.
Ex. 6 Imagine that you have the following things. What would you do? Write
sentences beginning with If. (5 pts.)
Example: a swimming pool: If I had a swimming pool, Id go swimming every day.
1. an airplane:
____________________________________________________________________________________
______________.
2. a piano:
____________________________________________________________________________________
__________________.
3. a mansion:
____________________________________________________________________________________
______________.
4. a Rolls-Royce:
____________________________________________________________________________________
__________.
5. a boy/girlfriend:
____________________________________________________________________________________
_______.

School farms
Ex. You are going to read
about schools running
questions 15, choose the
which you think fits best
(52pts.)
1 Before he started work on
A was always late for
B caused
lessons.
C knew very little
D disliked having
1

What does Sam

farms main
A It has made teachers
B It has improved the
attendance.
C I t has boosted the
performance.
D It has helped increase
studied.
2

Mr Connollys ambition
help students
A u nderstand the whole
production.
B get employment in the
C appreciate the
environment.
D know more about the
agriculture.
3

Why are students

and eat vegetables?
A t o provide a healthier
home
B to teach them
practical skills
C to reinforce a key piece
D to demonstrate the
supermarket food
4

Professor Andrews
A have changed
habits.
B can help
C should be part
D may have longProfessor Andrews
A have changed
habits.
E can help

More and more British schools are now running

their own farms. There are now over 100, with
another 100 more in the pipeline. One example
is Hutton College in the north of England, which
opened its farm in 2005. Here, students deal
with all aspects of raising animals and growing
vegetables. The working day starts at 7.30 am,
two hours before lessons begin. Jake, 15, who
used to hate waking up early for school, is now
happy to do so. I love looking after the animals
even if I have to get up early. Jake also thinks
the responsibility has made him a better
student: I dont misbehave any more, and I find
it easier to concentrate in class now.
There are 1,200 pupils attending Hutton College.
Sam Connolly, a science teacher, explains that
although the school farm has helped improve the
attitudes and behaviour of many of the students,
overall it has also significantly improved results in
subjects such as art, technology, maths and
science. A number of school qualifications,
including Agriculture Science and the Certificate
in Animal Care, are now based on work done at
the farm.
Mr Connolly emphasises that this is a real farm. It
gives the school the opportunity to examine
areas which are vital to todays food industry,
including better awareness of where food comes
from, animal welfare, the importance of a
balanced diet and the need to reduce waste.
Students are involved in growing fruit and
vegetables which are on sale in the colleges
farm shop. If I can get children to realise how
farming works in reality and what it all means,
from the farm to the dinner plate, Ill be
delighted, he says.
All those concerned agree that the main thing
with food is knowing where it comes from, so
students are urged to pick and eat produce
grown in the college gardens. Eating vegetables
picked fresh from the gardens is something new
for students often more familiar with
supermarket ready-meals. Everyone comments
on the way the lettuces stay fresh a lot longer
than pre-packaged supermarket versions.
Mr Connolly says he is often amazed at some
students ignorance of farming. Even something
as basic as growing a few peas and discovering
how much effort you have to put in to get results
can have a powerful impact on people, he says.
Professor Alex Andrews of Hutton University
agrees. His research shows farms can improve
students self-confidence, educate them in the
importance of eating well throughout their lives,
and teach them about where their dinner
originally comes from. As he says, All schools

a newspaper article
their own farms. For
answer (A, B, C or D)
according to the text.
the farm, Jake
school.
problems in his
about farming.
any responsibility.
Connolly think is the
achievement?
lives easier in class.
students school
schools academic
the range of subjects

is for the farm to

process of food
food industry.
importance of the
business side of

encouraged to pick
diet than they get at
important new
of knowledge
poor quality of

thinks school farms

childrens eating
schools save money.
of the curriculum.
term health benefits.
thinks school farms
childrens eating
schools save money.

F should be part of the curriculum.

G may have long-term health benefits.