TERM PAPER

NAME:
GRADE:
1. Read the text below. Are the sentences 1-5 Right (A) or Wrong (B)? If there is not
enough information to answer Right (A) or Wrong (B), choose Doesnt say (C). Mark
A, B or C on your exam sheet. (1,5 points)
Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle, in Windsor in the English county of Berkshire, is the largest inhabited
castle in the world and, dating back to the time of William the Conqueror, is the oldest in
continuous occupation. The castles floor area is approximately 484,000 square feet (44,965
square metres).
Together with Buckingham Palace in London and Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, it is
one of the principal official residences of the British monarch. Queen Elizabeth II spends many
weekends of the year at the castle, using it for both state and private entertaining. Her other two
residences, Sandringham House and Balmoral Castle, are the Royal Familys private homes.
Most of the Kings and Queens of England, later Kings and Queens of Great Britain, and
later still kings and queens of the Commonwealth realms, have had a direct influence on the
construction and evolution of the castle, which has been their garrison fortress, home, official
palace, and sometimes their prison.
The castles history and that of the British monarchy are inextricably linked.
Chronologically the history of the castle can be traced through the reigns of the monarchs who
have occupied it. When the country has been at peace, the castle has been expanded by the
additions of large and grand apartments; when the country has been at war, the castle has been
more heavily fortified. This pattern has continued to the present day.
(www.anglotopia.net)
1. Windsor Castle dates back to William the Conquerors times.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesnt say
2. British monarchs have never lived in Windsor Castle.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesnt say
3. Windsor Castle has remained unchanged since its construction.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesnt say
4. Some kings and queens have been imprisoned at Windsor Castle.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesnt say
5. Windsor Castle has been heavily fortified by Queen Elisabeth II.
A Right
B Wrong
C Doesnt say

2. Choose the best answer. (1,5 points)

1. Gareth thinks / is thinking about his ex-girlfriend all the time.
2. Where do you go / are you going tomorrow?
3. Sandra is not liking / doesn't like milk in her tea.
4. My neighbour plays / is playing tennis twice a week.
5. Is your husband listening / Does your husband listen to the radio when he gets up.
6. I'm so tired I want / 'm wanting to go to bed right now.
7. What are you doing ? I 'm opening / open the windows.
8. What does she do ? She works / She's working as a nurse in a hospital in London.
9. Where is the teacher? Don't worry, he's coming / he comes .
10. I work / 'm working late most Mondays.
3. Put the adjectives in the correct form (comparative, superlative) (2 points)
1. Her dress is (pretty) ....................................................... than mine.
2. Cheetahs are (fast) ........................................ animals we can find.
3. Eating fruit and vegetables is (healthy) ...................... than eating hot dogs.
4. I like milk (good) .......................... than coffee.
5. China has (many) ........................... people than any other country in the world.
6. The blue whale is (heavy) ................................ animal in the world.
7. Which is (big) ........................., Portugal or Spain?
8. Travelling by plane is (comfortable) ............................ than travelling by car.
9. He is (untidy) ......................................... person in class.
10 Buying things from plastic is (bad) .....................than buying things from recycled paper.
11. The Nile is (long) ........................... river in the world.
12. In Marks opinion History is (difficult) .................................... than Geography. However, it
is (interesting) .........................................
13. Antarctica is one of (cold) ................................... places on Earth.
14. Greece is (hot) ................................ than England.
15. Mirror, mirror on the wall, whos (pretty) ............................... of them all?
16. Elvis Presley is one of (popular) ................................. rock singers ever.
17. Jenny is (tall) .................................than Alice even though she is (young) ..............................
18. Switzerland is one of (rich) ...............................countries in the world.
19. People in Africa are the (poor) ................................ in the world.
20. Alexander the Great was a (good) ................................ leader than Xerxes.
4. Write a short letter to your friend and tell him about the happiest day of your life.
(1 point)
Dear ,
I am writing to .