Gheorghe Banea School

Friday 25th November 2016

Summative English Test 7th grade A

Name: ______________________________

Mark: ______________

A. Complete the sentences with the following particles after the verb GET or GO. Some particles are
used more than once!
away down on over through together up
E.g.: These steps are dangerous. Go down them carefully.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

He got ___________ his operation very quickly and soon back at work.
The prisoners try to get _____________ by a boat.
I have always got ____ well with my sister.
Although it started raining, the boys went _______________ playing football.
I havent seen you for ages. We must get ________________ and catch up on our news.
The children want to go _____________ their song before they sing it for their parents.
Mr. Jones went _______________ in 1989 and he has never come back.
I cant walk up to the seventh floor. Lets go ______ in the lift.
I overslept this morning and didnt get ___________ until 10 oclock.
I tried to phone you last night but I couldnt get ______.
10x1=10

B. Rewrite the sentences using the linkers in brackets:

E.g.: He was born in Scotland but he doesnt speak with a Scottish accent.
(However) He was born in Scotland. However, he doesnt speak with a Scottish accent.
1. They got a taxi but they still missed their train.
(Although) __________________________________________________________________________________
2. She felt ill but she did the exam.
(In spite of) _________________________________________________________________________________
3. She invited James to the party but he didnt go
(However) _________________________________________________________________________________.
4. They have a lot of money but they never look happy.
(Despite) __________________________________________________________________________________.
5. They are good dancers but they didnt dance at the disco.
(Although) _________________________________________________________________________________.
5x2=10

C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Present Tenses:
Dear Michelle,
Sorry I _____________ (not be) in touch for such a long time. I _________________ (write) this on the coach
to Scotland. Im on my way to Edinburgh to stay with my grandma. I __________________ (usually visit) her once a
year. She _____________ (live) in a village outside Edinburgh. I __________________ (not see) her since last
August. We ____________________ (speak) on the phone once a week and I often ______________(tell) her about
my problems. I ____________________________ (always get on) very well with her. I _____________________
(never be) on a holiday on my own without my parents before so I ____________ (enjoy) the freedom!
How are things with you? Give my love to your parents and write me soon.
Love, Kelly
10x1=10

D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Past Tenses.
It was pretty late in the autumn of the year, and the evening sun ______________ (shine) through the
clouds which _____________ (cover) it all day. The sun was looking brightly down upon me as I ______________
(walk) through the glorious countryside. I__________________ (never see) such beautiful nature before in all of my
life. Eventually I____________(find) a little pub, where I sat down and _____________(take) a drink, before I left
to continue on my journey. After a few more hours night______(start) to come. I______ (get) lost somehow and I
had no idea where I was. I _____ (walk) in the direction I thought was correct, when I suddenly ______ (hear) a
noise behind me.
10 x1=10
E. Complete each sentence with the correct part of speech from the verbs in brackets.
E.g.: We were pleased to hear your news.

Teacher: Liliana Gheorghe

| November 2016

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

We got a _______________ (frighten) when we opened the door.

I was __________________ (horrify) to find that all my money had gone.
He was ________________ (shock) to see how poor they were.
It will be a ________________ (please) to help you.
They were __________________ (amaze) to see us.
5x1=5p

F. Circle the more appropriate verb.

Lynne: Its my birthday next week. I will be /Im being eighteen. Ill/m going to have a big party. Can you come?
Peter: Im sorry, but I will/wont be here then. I will go / am going to Paris on business tomorrow.
Lynne: Oh, thats interesting. We might/will go to France for a holiday next year. We havent decided yet. How
long will you be/are you being there?
Peter: About a fortnight. I will work / am working at the university for ten days, and then I am having / may have
a holiday in Italy. I have already booked my flight. I want to see some friends who live near Milan. I will / may
stay with them but I am not sure. Ehen I get back I am giving / will give you a ring. Have a nice party.
Lynne: Thanks, we might /will.
10x1=10p
G. Complete the sentences by making comparisons with the adjectives or adverbs in brackets:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Travelling by plane is _____________________________ (safe) way

of travelling.
This year at college is much _________________________ (difficult) than last year.
Im sure you dont cook _________________________(bad) as I do.
She cant run _____________________ (fast) than her brother.
I think younger people drive ____________________________ (dangerously) than older people.

5x1=10p
H. Complete the sentences with one of these uncountable nouns and the present simple form of the verb in
brackets. accommodation furniture knowledge behavior information scenery weather money
luggage work traffic.
1. What ___ (be) the ____________ like here today?
2. Your ______________ __________ (look) heavy. Are you going away for a long time?
3. The ____________________ of bees _____ (be) very interesting to study.
4. Im afraid this _______________ about flight times ___ (be) out of date.
5. Her ___________________ of art ____ (be) excellent. She knows about the lives of the great painters.
5x1=5p
I. Write about an event that happened to you (100 words) or you can continue the story that begins like this
(+ 75 words):

Everyone else in the family had gone out to the cinema, but I
had decided to stay at home. It was about ten oclock and I
was watching TV when

20p

Teacher: Liliana Gheorghe

| November 2016

10 points BONUS

Summative English Test 7th grade A

Barem de corectare
A. Complete the sentences with the following particles after the verb GET or GO. Some particles are
used more than once!
away down on over through together up
E.g.: These steps are dangerous. Go down them carefully.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

He got over his operation very quickly and soon back at work.
The prisoners try to get away by a boat.
I have always got on well with my sister.
Although it started raining, the boys went together playing football.
I havent seen you for ages. We must get over and catch up on our news.
The children want to go away their song before they sing it for their parents.
Mr. Jones went away in 1989 and he has never come back.
I cant walk up to the seventh floor. Lets go up in the lift.
I overslept this morning and didnt get up until 10 oclock.
I tried to phone you last night but I couldnt get through.
10x1=10

B. Rewrite the sentences using the linkers in brackets:

E.g.: He was born in Scotland but he doesnt speak with a Scottish accent.
(However) He was born in Scotland. However, he doesnt speak with a Scottish accent.
1. They got a taxi but they still missed their train.
(Although) Although they got a taxi, they still missed their train.
2. She felt ill but she did the exam.
(In spite of) In spite of feeling ill, she did the exam.
3. She invited James to the party but he didnt go
(However) She invited James to the party. However, he didnt go.
4. They have a lot of money but they never look happy.
(Despite) Despite having lot of money, they never look happy.
5. They are good dancers but they didnt dance at the disco.
(Although) Although they are good dancers, they didnt dance at the disco.
5x1=10

C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Present Tenses:
Dear Michelle,
Sorry I havent been (not be) in touch for such a long time. I am writing (write) this on the coach to Scotland.
Im on my way to Edinburgh to stay with my grandma. I usually visit (usually visit) her once a year. She lives (live)
in a village outside Edinburgh. I havent seen (not see) her since last August. We speak (speak) on the phone once a
week and I often tell (tell) her about my problems. I always get on (always get on) very well with her. I have never
had (never be) on a holiday on my own without my parents before so I enjoy (enjoy) the freedom!
How are things with you? Give my love to your parents and write me soon.
Love, Kelly
10x1=10

D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Past Tenses.
It was pretty late in the autumn of the year, and the evening sun was shining (shine) through the clouds
which had covered (cover) it all day. The sun was looking brightly down upon me as I was walking (walk) through
the glorious countryside. I had never seen (never see) such beautiful nature before in all of my life. Eventually I
found (find) a little pub, where I sat down and took (take) a drink, before I left to continue on my journey. After a
few more hours night started (start) to come. I got (get) lost somehow and I had no idea where I was. I was walking
(walk) in the direction I thought was correct, when I suddenly heard (hear) a noise behind me.
10 x1=10

Teacher: Liliana Gheorghe

| November 2016

E. Complete each sentence with the correct part of speech from the verbs in brackets.
E.g.: We were pleased to hear your news.
1. We got a fright (frighten) when we opened the door.
2. I was horrified (horrify) to find that all my money had gone.
3. He was shocked (shock) to see how poor they were.
4. It will be a pleasure (please) to help you.
5. They were amazed (amaze) to see us.
5x1=5p

F. Circle the more appropriate verb.

Lynne: Its my birthday next week. I will be /Im being eighteen. Ill/m going to have a big party. Can you come?
Peter: Im sorry, but I will/wont be here then. I will go / am going to Paris on business tomorrow.
Lynne: Oh, thats interesting. We might/will go to France for a holiday next year. We havent decided yet. How
long will you be/are you being there?
Peter: About a fortnight. I will work / am working at the university for ten days, and then I am having / may have
a holiday in Italy. I have already booked my flight. I want to see some friends who live near Milan. I will / may
stay with them but I am not sure. Ehen I get back I am giving / will give you a ring. Have a nice party.
Lynne: Thanks, we might /will.
10x1=10p
G. Complete the sentences by making comparisons with the adjectives or adverbs in brackets:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Travelling by plane is the safest (safe) way of travelling.

This year at college is much more difficult (difficult) than last year.
Im sure you dont cook as bad (bad) as I do.
She cant run faster (fast) than her brother.
I think younger people drive more dangerously (dangerously) than older people.
5x1=10p

H. Complete the sentences with one of these uncountable nouns and the present simple form of the verb in
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

I.

brackets. accommodation furniture knowledge behavior information scenery weather money

luggage work traffic.
What is (be) the weather like here today?
Your luggage looks (look) heavy. Are you going away for a long time?
The behavior of bees is (be) very interesting to study.
Im afraid this information about flight times is (be) out of date.
Her knowledge of art is (be) excellent. She knows about the lives of the great painters.
5x1=5p
Write about an event that happened to you (100 words) or you can continue the story that begins like this
(+ 75 words):

Everyone else in the family had gone out to the cinema, but I
had decided to stay at home. It was about ten oclock and I
was watching TV when

25p

Teacher: Liliana Gheorghe

| November 2016