Test Paper

A. Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verb: (10 x 2p=20 points)
Janet and John (1) . (just / get) married. They (2) . (go out) with each other for three years
before they (3) ... (decide) to get engaged. John (4) . (buy) her a ring last week. Janet said
it was the most beautiful ring she (5) . (ever / see). At the moment they (6) .. (travel) around
Europe on a motorcycle. They both (7) .. (love) motorcycles and they (8) . (always/dream)
of visiting Europe like this. When the honeymoon is over, they (9) ... (buy) a house in Oxford. I think
they (10) (be) very happy.

B. Use the words in capitals to form a word that fits in the space: (10 x 1.5 p = 15points)

1 The police asked him to give a of the suitcase he had lost DESCRIBE
2 He had no that he was being watched. SUSPECT
3 Although some of my work-mates quickly found new jobs after the factory closed EMPLOY
down, my brother and I were for several months.
4 The doctor dealt with the hysterical patient with. UNDERSTAND
5 This jewel is not simply valuable, it is . . VALUE
6 With the worlds population increasing at the present rate, by the year 2000 it is SHORT
feared there will be a terrible food
7 Penelope has failed her driving test. FORTUNE
8 The of the money from the cash-box shows that somebody in this office is a APPEAR
thief.
9 This coat is too short for me. Do you think you could ..it a little? LONG
10 Theres a . at the British Embassy tonight. RECEIVE

C. For each of the following sentences, complete the second sentence using the word given so that the meaning
stays the same. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words. There is an example at
the beginning (0). (5 x 2p = 10 points)
(0) We had never been to the park before. FIRST
It was the first time we had been to the park.

1. Its a shame we didnt see the exhibition. WISH

We ___________________________________________________the exhibition.
2. Shall I carry your shopping for you? TO
Would _________________________________________________ your shopping?
3. She finally managed to solve the problem. SUCCEEDED
She finally _______________________________________________the problem.
4. I dont often drive in the city centre. USED
Im ____________________________________________________in the city centre.
5. If you dont work hard, you wont pass your exams. UNLESS
You wont pass your exams _______________________________________hard.

D. Circle the correct answer: (15x1p = 15 points)

1. Chris.playing for two hours now. He needs a rest!
a. had been c. is
b. has been d. will have been
2. I think itsto read a book than watch a movie.
a. good c. well
b. best d. better
3. Hesbiting his nails!
 a. sometimes c. eternally
b. regularly d. always
4. Cynthia, .. a novelist, has already published three books.
a. who is c. that is
b. which is d. whose
5. Unfortunately, the bicycle that Michael wants..for him to buy.
a. isnt very cheap c. isnt cheap enough
b. isnt too cheap d. isnt enough cheap
6. A largeof people attended the Olympic Games opening ceremony.
a. amount c. number
b. quantity d. percent
7. Robin wont eat meat and neitherKevin.
a. will c. wont
b. can d. does
8. If Karenthe group, she would have been able to attend the meeting.
a. have joined c. has joined
b. had joined d. havent joined
9. I prefer pop music.classical music.
a. than c. instead
b. for d. to
10. If only I..to university when I was younger!
a. would have gone c. had gone
b. could go d. went
11. Nobody likes her, .?
a. do they c. dont they
b. does nobody d. doesnt anybody
12. Most.drive carefully.
a. women c. womans
b. womens d. woman
13. If you study harder, you..pass the exam.
a. will can c. cant
b. will be able to d. couldnt
14. Instructions are included with.computer.
a. all c. some
b. every d. both
15. All the luggage was lost.
a. passengers c. passengers
b. passengerss d. passengers

E. Write a short composition beginning with It was the first time I was doing this... ( 30 points).
Toate subiectele sunt obligatorii. Timp de lucru 1 or.
Se acord 10 puncte din oficiu.