Exam Test
The 8th form
Vocabulary
Fill in: sociable, peel, deadlines, overweight, earthquake, sunstroke, connect, extension.
John is… He must go on a diet.
The old building collapsed during the…
I can’t…to the internet for some reason.
Teens these days use their mobiles as an … of themselves.
Rachel has many friends because she is very…
My father works hard because he has to meet tough…
Can you… the potatoes, please?
You should wear a hat in hot weather to avoid…
Grammar
Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.
Tenses
What you (do) at 9 o’clock yesterday?
The moon (not to rise) yet, and only two stars (shine) in the dark blue sky.
Where is the baby? - The nurse (put) him to bed.
Tomorrow father (come) late.
The pupils (do) a lot of exercises before they (learn) to write dictations well.
When mother (come) home, the children (eat) the soup which she (cook) in the morning.
What your brother (do) every day?
When I (be) about fifteen years old, I (enjoy) playing football.
What you (do) at 8 o’clock tomorrow?
He (do) this work by next Saturday.
Listen! Somebody (play) the piano.
It usually (take) me two hours to get to the center of the city.
Modal Verbs: can-could, should, may, must, have/has to-had to, need
You …eat a lot of vegetables and fruit. They are good for your health.
I … find my keys. Have you seen them?
We … to stay there because it was heavy rain.
You… my CD player if you want.
You … listen to carefully when your teacher’s speaking.
We have run out of sugar. We … to go to the shop to buy some.
He … read rather well when he was only five.
…I use your mobile phone?
John…to finish this project today.
….pass me some salt? Sure. Here you are.
Everyday English
Complete the exchanges, using the phrases below. There is one extra phrase.
Why don’t you wear your nice cotton trousers?
How do I look in this yellow shirt?
I suggest you wear your blue skirt to the party.
What do you think of these jeans?
Do you think this jumper is too big?
Yes. You need a smaller size.
Excellent! It really suits you!
I can’t They don’t fit me anymore.
I haven’t worn that for ages, but, why not?
No. Why don’t you wear something less formal instead?
They’re a bit too big.
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