11th form
Vocabulary and grammar test – Module 6
1. Match the words in the columns. Then use them to complete the sentences. ( 6*3 = 18)
1 high tech A race
2 extra-terrestrial B signals
3 human C waves
4 broadcast D life
5 communication E hunt
6 radio F a message
1 Mobile phones use … to transmit signals.
2 The Prime Minister is expected to … to the British people tomorrow informing them of his resignation.
3 I’m interested in learning about non-verbal … , so I’m attending a body language seminar.
4 Many scientists believe that probability alone suggests there is … in the universe.
5 When atom bomb was developed, many people feared the … would destroy itself.
6 Oil companies are currently engaged in a … to discover the world’s next big oil field.
2. Underline the correct word. (6*2=12)
1 Astronomers use telescopes/screensavers to explore the universe.
2 Please close the curtains. There’s a channel/beam of light coming in from the window.
3 I’m thinking of having light/laser surgery to correct my eyesight.
4 Earth completes its orbit/wave around the sun in 365 days.
5 When the boat started sinking, the captain sent out a distress signal/shred.
6 Scientists believe the cosmos/civilization is about 15 billion years old.
3. Reported speech.( 10*3 = 30)
1 “You are not allowed to take pictures,” the
museum guide said.
2 “Sheila will return from Moscow next week,”
Brian said.
3 “You can collect your passport tomorrow,” the
travel agent told me.
4 “I’m trying to decide where to go on holiday,”
Sara said.
5 “I spent last summer traveling through Africa”,
Ted said.
6 “Excuse me, what time does the next train
leave?” the man said.
7 “What time are we leaving tomorrow?” John
wondered.
8 “Do not forget to renew your passport,” Suzie
said to Tommy.
9 “Call me from your hotel as soon as you arrive,”
Mum said to me.
10 “How old is the Taj Mahal?” a tourist wanted to
know.
4. Phrasal verbs. Fill in out of, over, into, down, round, back. (6*5=30)
1 He talked me … taking two weeks off in July.
2 My brother didn’t want to go to the party with me, but managed to talk to him…
3 “Don’t talk … to me like that, Anna! You should show your respect to your elders!”
4 I always talk important things … with my parents.
5 “Please don’t talk … to me like I’m a small child.”
6 The gossip magazine wanted to print the story but the celebrity’s lawyer managed to talk them … it.
5. Dependent prepositions. Fill in: for, about, to, of, on. (5*2=10)
1 They assured me … their willingness to help.
2 Dad insisted … driving us to the beach.
3 You should apologise … driving us to the beach.
4 She complains … chest pain.
5 We complained to the manager … the restaurant ‘s poor service.
