Intermediate Final Test Name

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TEST

I Underline which answer A,B, C or D best fits each space.

Seventeen- year-old Lucy Summers 1_____________ from the USA. She was born in Carpenter in
Louisiana and 2 _____________to New York when she was only ten in order to go to a school for
singers and actors. It was while she 3_______________in New York that she got her first big chance on
an American TV show called Afternoon Club where she 4________________ the main presenter. Now
she has a double career, as a TV star and a singer. At the moment she 5______________ her third CD,
called Wondergirl.
Now her manager thinks she should forget about schoolwork and studying, but hard-working Lucy
6______________. At first I 7_________________ to think it was important to continue my
schoolwork, but now I have a private teacher who is always with me at the television studios. I think
it`s important to continue my studies. Certainly Lucy has 8______________ energy. After sixteen-hour
days in the studio she usually 9_______________ out to a restaurant or club and gets home around two
in the morning. Does she like being famous? Yes and no. People often 10______________ me in the
street, and that can be great, but sometimes I would like to be just a normal teenager.

1A came B comes C is coming D was coming

2A arrived B was going C moved D was arrived
3A was living B lived C stayed D was staying
4A becomes B became C was becoming D is becoming
5A makes B is making C is doing D records
6A doesn`t agree B isn`t agree C agrees D not agree
7A didn`t use B didn`t used C used D not used
8A a lot B lots C lot of D a lot of
9A is going B is getting C goes D gets
10 A ask B recognise C remind D remember

II Please match each person with the right answer, A, B, C, D, E, F, G or H!

A - Form and Colour

This is year-long course is perfect for people who want to learn about how to use a camera and who want
to take it up as a profession. Students will learn how to use light and shade, colour and different shapes.
The course will also teach students to change their work using computer technology. Tips will be given
on how best to get started in the profession.

B - Practice makes Perfect

Learn about how to use computer software to make your work life easier. This course is designed for
people who use computers regularly as part of their career, but who feel they are unable to make the most
of the technology. Learn about new software for storing documents and photographs and keeping
records. This evening class runs for ten weeks from September to December.

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C - Armchair Explorer
This is a series of daytime lectures by people who have lived and worked in wild places. Each of the six
talks will focus on a different continent. Lecturers will show photographs of the animals and plants, and
explain why they are only found in one area. Lecturers will include Leo Holland, a scientist from the
Antarctic project, and Milly Oliphant, who researches birds in the Amazon rainforest. Tea and Biscuits
provided.

D - Art Starter
Are you interested in a career in art? If so, this full-time, eight-week course will be perfect for you.
Learn about different methods used by artists, including painting, drawing, photography and computer
design. Artists will create work for an exhibition which will be displayed in the Town Hall for one month
in September. Top businessmen and women from the design industry will be invited to attend the
exhibition, so this could be a great start to your career!

E - Wild Design
Whether you want a career in art, or you just want to enjoy your hobby, this holiday course is for you.
Wild Design is a two-week summer course situated on the wild coast of South Wales. We teach all kinds
of art, including photography and painting, and the wild sea, beautiful flowers and great wildlife will
definitely give you lots of creative ideas. Even if you already have a good understanding of art, you are
sure to learn something new from our team of professional tutors.

F - Explore your Imagination

Do you want to show your friends a photograph of you beside the Egyptian pyramids or in the jungles of
Borneo? Well now you can tell your friends that you have travelled the world without actually leaving
the country! Join this evening class and learn how to use the latest technology and software to change
photographs to a professional standard. You will also learn how to make your own computer designs
using the computer programmes used by professionals.

G - Technology for You

Do you feel as if everyone is using a computer except you? Join in this five-day course and learn the
basics. Youll learn how to store your personal files, send emails and use simple programmes to write and
print letters. In the afternoons you will have the choice of either learning how to make Birthday Cards
and other designs on a computer, or you can join our Basic computers for Work class.

H - Wildlife Photographer
Travel to a different wild place every week and learn how to take photographs of animals, plants and
scenery. Our expert teachers will advise you how to take the best pictures. This course will run for six
weeks on Saturdays. Students should already have a good understanding of photography and their own
equipment. The class is suitable for everyone, as there is very little walking involved.

Question 1
Harriet is 71, and is interested in painting and drawing. She would like to go somewhere in the summer
where she can learn new tips and paint attractive scenery.

Question 2
Belinda works for a large Art Company and she feels she needs to improve her computer skills. She
already has a basic understanding of some common computer programmes, but she wants to learn how to
organise her work and store information.

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Question 3
Jenny is interested in a career in design, and wants to learn how to create art and change photographs
using special computer programmes. She wants a course that will fit into her normal school day.

Question 4
George is unable to travel because he has difficulty walking, but he wants to learn more about the wildlife
and scenery in different parts of the world.

Question 5
Chris wants a change in career, so hes looking for a full-time course in which he can learn everything
there is to know about photography and how to use computers to change and sell his work.

III For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words.

1. The bus station is near the new shopping centre.

The bus station isn't ........................................ the new shopping centre.

2. I've never been to this shop before.

This is ........................................ I've been in this shop.

3. The choice of food here is not as good as in the market.

The choice of food in the market ........................................ here.

4. There is late-night shopping on Thursday.

The shops ........................................ on Thursday.

5. Shall we go into town this afternoon?

Would ........................................ go into town this afternoon.

IV A friend in your English class called Elena has invited you to her wedding. Write an
email to Elena. In your email you should:

- congratulate her on her marriage

- say how pleased you are to be invited
- ask her if there is anything she would like as a present

Write 35-45 words

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V Your teacher has asked you to write a story.

An old friend

VI Circle the correct answer.

1. A Wheres your key? B I dont know. I ________________ it.

a) m losing b)ve lost c) had lost d) lose

2. A You ________________ hard today. B Yes, I have a lot to do.

a) work b) arent working c) worked d) are working

3. If I sold my car, I ________________ much money for it.

a) wouldnt get b) wont get c) will get d) get

4. She suggested ________________ to the cinema.

a) to go b) going c) us to go d) go

5. I dont remember ________________ you any money.

a) to give b) give c) giving d) gave

6. I didnt have ________________ money, so I had to borrow ________________.

a) some / some b) some / any c) any / any d) any / some

7. Do you work ________________ Wednesdays?

a) at b) for c) on d) in

8. In Britain, children start school ________________ the age of five.

a) at b) on c) in d) for

9. The man next door ________________ since he ________________ six months ago.
a) hasnt seen / disappeared b) hasnt been seen / disappeared c) wasnt seen / has disappeared
d) hasnt seen/was disappeared

10. It might rain, so we ________________ an umbrella.

a) ought bring b) should brought c) had better brought d) had better
bring

VII Turn these sentences into reported speech!

1. She said: I`ll be famous one day.

2. He said: I taught your child when he was fourteen.
3. They asked: Are you going to give me advice about my job next week?
4. She asked: How far is your school from here?
5. She wondered: What did you get as a present when you were twenty?

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VIII Write Past Simple, Past Participle and Translation of these irregular verbs!

Base Past Simple Past Participle Translation

Throw __________ ___________ ________________

Bite __________ ___________ ________________
Mean __________ ___________ ________________
Catch __________ ___________ ________________
Beat __________ ___________ ________________
Light __________ ___________ ________________
Teach __________ ___________ ________________
Fight __________ ___________ ________________
Sit __________ ___________ ________________
Steal __________ ___________ ________________
Take __________ ___________ ________________
Stand __________ ___________ ________________
Grow __________ ___________ ________________

IX 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!

1. What`s your date of birth?

Born
When ________ __________ _________?

2. Did you enjoy yourself at the party?

Have
Did you ________ ________ _________ _________?

3. I sing well.
good
I`m ________ ________ singing.

4. We didn`t go abroad for our holidays when I was young.

Used
We never ________ ________ __________ __________ for our holidays when I was young.

5. We ate on the boat.

Had
We _______ _________ _________ on the boat.

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 6. "Have you been on holiday recently, Jane?" asked Tony.
BEEN
Tony asked Jane ........................................ on holiday recently.

7. I was too tired to go to the party.

THAT
I was ........................................ I couldn't go to the party.

8. There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.

WASTE
It's ........................................ asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.

X Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.

1. I thought my train ________________ (leave) at 14.33, and ________________ (be) very disappointed
when I ________________ (arrive) at 14.30 and ________________ (learn) that it ________________
(just, leave). I ________________ (find) later that I ________________ (use) an out-of-date timetable.

2. When I ________________ (buy) my new house I ________________ (ask) for a telephone. The
Post Office ________________ (tell) me to wait, but I ________________ (wait) a year now and my
phone ________________ (not, still, come).

3. The hall ________________ (be) painted at the moment, so it ________________ (not look) its best.
But where are the painters? ________________ (they, stop) work at 3.00?
No, they are in the kitchen. They ________________ (have) a tea break.

4. Do you think _______________________ (you/still/do) the same job in ten years time?

XI Please make nouns of these verbs and adjectives!

enjoy ___________________ prefer ______________________

different _________________ relax _______________________
kind ____________________ popular _____________________
possible _________________ prepare _____________________

XII Please match the expressions on the left with those on the right!

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1 take more time a- talk it over
2 decide b- sort out
3 appear c- make up my mind
4 return d- come up
5 disappear e-come up with
6 find a solution f- go away
7 think about it g- come back
8 discuss it h- think it over
9 find i- sleep on it

XIII Please complete sentences with a verb on the left and with one on the right in the correct
forms!

feel like give

miss go
practice drive
afford buy
decide live
mind get up
offer study
promise lend

1. Dad me his car for the weekend. Where shall we go?

2. I really don`t . .to school today. I want to stay in bed all

day.

3. I can`t .. a new computer. I`ve only got 300 Euros.

4. This city is so noisy. I really . by the sea.

5. She me her answer tomorrow. I hope she says

yes.

6. I have to .. . I`ve got my test next week, and I`m really bad
at parking.

7. I don`t . early but I prefer to sleep in at the weekends.

8. It was a difficult choice, but I`ve finally .. .. French at

university.

XIV Please translate these sentences into English!

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1. , .
2. , .
3. 2 , ?
4. ,
.
5. , .

XV Please write conditional sentences!

1. My friend said that she had a great time on holiday. If I ______________________(have)

time, I _________________________(go) there with her.

2. If the ice at the poles _________________(melt) there __________________(be) floods in

many coastal cities.

3. She doesn`t like that group. She ______________________(buy) a ticket for their concert if
she ___________________(love) them.

4. They didn`t choose that song. They ____________________(sing) if the audience

_____________________(ask).

5. If there ________________________(not be) the sun, we ____________________(not live).

6. My sister didn`t get the driving licence. She ___________________________(pass) the exam
if she ______________________(study).