Mock test midterm exam

I Rewrite the following sentences in reported speech:

1. "Do you need any help?"
He asked me ..........................................................................................................
2."Where did you spend your holiday?"
My friend asked me ............................................................................................................
3. "My parents live in Germany but they often come to see us."
She said that ..............................................................................................................
4. "How long have you been teaching at the university?"
He asked me ......................................................................................................................
5. "I am sorry, but I don't know the answer to your question."
John said that ...................................................................................................................
6. "How old are you?"
He asked me ......................................................................................................................

II Use the appropriate modal verb with the verb in brackets:

1. I am so tired, I think I . (sleep) for a week.
2. The jacket you bought is of very good quality. It (be) very
expensive.
3. The explosion . (to be caused) by a faulty electrical
connection, but we cant be sure.
4. I am sorry that I .. (phone) you yesterday. I was busy
preparing my exams.
5. Sam ..(be) hungry! He has just eaten his dinner.
6. There's no food left - we .. (eat) it all.
III Make one sentence from two (relative clauses and linking words):
1. We often go to visit our friends in Bristol. It is not very far away.
. .
2. Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland. My brother lives there.
.. .
3. I invited some people to the party. Some of them couldnt come.
.
4. I didnt get the job. I had the necessary qualifications. ( Use IN SPITE OF)
. .

5. It rained a lot. We enjoyed our holiday. (Use ALTHOUGH)

. .
6. You were on holiday. Did you meet many people? (Use WHILE)
.. .
IV Give synonyms or definitions for the following words or phrases:
To debit, v.
Income, n.
To achieve, v.
To turn down, v.
Comparable, adj.
Fare, n.
V Complete the text with the most suitable word:
Ski touring involves both going up and going down the mountain; both present
challenges, and new skills (1).. to be acquired. (2) . is
much to learn about getting up to mountain that improves efficiency and saves energy.
Similarly you want to be (3).. to enjoy going down, (4) ..
means learning to cope (5) the variety of snow conditions you will
encounter. (6). takes a lot of practice.