I.

Rephrase each of the sentences from 1 to 10 using the word in brackets so that the
meaning remains the same. Do not change the word given. Pay attention to the
structure of the sentences. (0,30 points allotted per item)

1. ‘Don’t sit in front of the computer for too long’, our teacher told us. (WARNED)

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2. Mary didn’t find it difficult to pass her driving test.

(DIFFICULTY)

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3. I always trust Carla’s advice. (SOMEBODY)

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4. The TV programme was so complicated that none of the children could understand it.

(TOO)

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5. A newly qualified dentist took out Mr. Dupont’s tooth. (HAD)

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6. It was wrong of you to borrow my jacket without asking. (OUGHT)

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7. I don’t recommend hiring skis at this shop. (ADVISABLE)

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8. ‘This is the best hotel I’ve ever stayed in’, my colleague said.’ (NEVER)

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9. It’s a pity you spoke to her so rudely. (WISH)

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10. It’s bad for you to do exercise straight after the meal. (DOING)
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II. Read the text bellow and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
There is an example at the beginning. Do not use more than one word in each gap.
(0,15 points allotted per item)

One of the most difficult, but rewarding__ of pastimes is mountain climbing. The modern
climber must (1) __________ many different skills. Rock climbing (2) __________ a
combination of gymnastic ability, imagination and observation, but perhaps the most necessary
skill is being able to (3) __________ out how much weight a particular rock will (4) _________ .
Mountaineers climb in groups of three or four, each climber at a distance of approximately six
meters from the next. Usually one person climbs while the other climbers (5) __________hold of
the rope. The most experienced climber goes first and (6) __________ the other climbers which
way to go, making the rope secure.

With much mountain climbing, snow skills play a very important part. Ice axes are used for (7)
__________ steps into the snow and for testing the ground. Climbers always tie themselves
together so that, if the leader falls, he or she can be held by the others and

(8) __________ back to safety. The number of dangers (9) __________ by climbers is almost
endless. And the (10) __________ of oxygen at high altitudes makes life even more difficult for
mountaineers.

(1) A own B hold C control D possess

(2) A requires B insists C calls D orders

(3) A work B try C stand D set

(4) A supply B provide C support D offer

(5) A keep B stay C continue D maintain

(6) A indicates B signals C points D shows

(7) A cutting B tearing C breaking D splitting

(8) A given B pulled C put D sent

(9) A marked B touched C felt D faced

(10) A need B gap C lack D demand

 III. Correct the following sentences, paying attention to grammar use. Underline the word
or the words that are wrong in each sentence and then re-write the correct sentences.
(0,25 points allotted per item)

1. The captain said that he wanted that his men should be ready to attack at dawn.

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2. If the weather will be fine tomorrow we can play tennis.

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3. Theo is so absent-minded he has forgot to put a stamp on the envelope.

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4. She has now been a doctor for eight years and wants to become psychologist.

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5. He succeeded to persuade his father to lend him another fifty guilders.

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6. You need your shoes repaired, needn't you?

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7. He went to the doctor because he had not been feeling very well since several weeks.

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8. I borrowed some milk from a neighbour of us as we didn't have enough for breakfast.

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9. His two sisters became architect but he preferred to enter the medical profession.

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10. Although he works hardly I don't think he will have the job finished by tomorrow.
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IV. Read the text bellow and fill in the blanks the suitable word. Use only one word in
each gap. There is an example at the beginning. (0,20 points allotted per item)

I was born in one of the most interesting cities in Malaysia. It has a rich, colourful
history and many parts of the city have hardly changed at (1) __________ during the last five
centuries. However, nowadays, it is (2) __________ longer the trade centre that it once (3)
__________. It is difficult to imagine that at one time its harbour (4) __________ to be visited
by over 2,000 ships a week, and that the huge warehouses along the quayside would have (5)
__________ full of spices and silks, jewels and tea.

The old city centre is small, which (6) __________ it very easy to explore (7) __________ foot.
A river neatly divides the town, not only physically but in spirit too. On one side, you find many
grand houses, but on crossing the river, you find yourself in ancient Chinatown, where you
really (8) __________ a step back into the past.

It is great fun to wander through the colourful, noisy backstreets. As (9) __________ as having
shops that sell a wide range of clothes and shoes, some of these streets are also famous
(10) __________ high-quality antiques. So, if you look around carefully, you may find
interesting souvenirs.
 Answer Key

I.

1. Our teacher warned us not to sit in front of the computer for too long.
2. Mary had no difficulty in passing her driving test.
3. Carla is somebody whose advice I always trust.
4. The TV programme was too complicated for (any of) the children to understand.
5. Mr. Dupont had his tooth taken out/extracted by a newly qualified dentist.
6. You ought to have asked my permission before you borrowed my jacket.
7. I t is not advisable to hire (your) skis at this shop.
8. ‘I have never stayed in a better hotel than this’, my colleague said.
9. I wish you hadn’t spoken to her so rudely.
10. Doing exercise straight after the meal is bad for you.

II.

(1) D, (2) A, (3) A, (4) C, (5) A, (6) D, (7) A, (8) B, (9) D, (10) C

III.

1. The captain said that he wanted his men to be ready to attack at dawn.
2. If the weather is fine tomorrow we can play tennis.
3. Theo is so absent-minded he has forgotten to put a stamp on the envelope.
4. She has now been a doctor for eight years and wants to become a psychologist.
5. He succeeded in persuading his father to lend him another fifty guilders.
6. You need your shoes repaired, don't you?
7. He went to the doctor because he had not been feeling very well for several weeks.
8. I borrowed some milk from a neighbour of ours as we didn't have enough for breakfast.
9. His two sisters became architects but he preferred to enter the medical profession.
10. Although he works hard I don't think he will have the job finished by tomorrow.

IV.
 (1) all, (2) no, (3) was, (4) used, (5) been, (6) makes, (7) on, (8) take, (9) well, (10) for

At the beginning of an academic year, I have been given a new class, an 11th form. I was told that
they are at an upper-intermediate level. However, I prepared them a diagnostic test, with the
purpose of giving me and also them awareness of their skills in using grammar.

Grading scale

3 + 1,5 + 2,5 + 2 + 1 extra point from the teacher

Points are allotted as follows:

I. 3 points

0,30 points for each correct paraphrase.

II. 1,5 points

0,15 points for each correct answer given (as the student are given 4 possible answers)

III. 2,5 points

0,25 points for each sentence that was corrected.

IV. 2 points

0,20 points for each correct word put in the gaps.

Note:

Major errors will be penalized with 0,05 each

- Repeated grammatical mistakes (incorrect use of tenses and grammatical

structures, sequence of tenses)
- Important and repeated spelling mistakes that affect the sense

Minor mistakes will be penalized with 0,01 each

- Mistakes which do not affect the sense and occure only one time.