Test N1 (the 9th form)
Fill in: colourful, contest, displays, icing, memorise, patiently, raise, superstitious, takes, unique.
1)She took part in a cooking ____________ and won the first prize.
2)John is afraid to kill a spider by chance, he is very ____________.
3)The Maslenitsa Carnival __________ place around the end of February.
4)Nina got a lot of presents for her 18th birthday but the ________ on the cake was a new car from her parents.
5)Those festivals always ___________ a lot of money for charity.
6)Some children find it difficult to ___________ grammar rules if they don't understand them.
7)During Christmas time everybody enjoys spectacular firework ___________.
8)Happy people in ___________ outfits dance to loud music on the huge arena in the centre of the city.
9)The Albuquerque Pow-Wow is a ____________ celebration of the Indian way of life.
10)The children were waiting _________ for the beginning of the show when the lights went off and a funny clown appeared on the stage.
Fill in the gaps with the correct present forms of the verbs in brackets.
1)People _________ (wear) a little red paper poppy on Rememberance Day.
2)George __________ (work) for this company for eleven years now.
3)________________ (you/buy) a costume for the carnival yet?
4)Tom _________ (never/throw) streamers before.
5)Grandma is totally exhausted. She ___________ (bake) the fruit pies all day long.
6)This dish _________ (taste) delicious!
7)The concert starts in an hour and Jane ___________ (still/choose) her outfit.
8)I can't stand Julia's carelessness. She ______________ (always/lose) her things.
9)Fred __________(not/know) what he is going to do after school.
10)They ____________ (leave) for Sochi tomorrow. The tickets have been bought and everything is ready for the departure.
Complete the sentences with the correct relative.
1)Kathie doesn't know the girl _______ is dancing on the stage.
2)Have you ever been to Gilroy, California, ________ the garlic festival takes place every July?
3)This is the reason ________ you have to book tickets early.
4)The 11th of November, _________ Remembrance Day takes place, is an important date for people in Britain.
5)All Russian people enjoy the Maslenitsa carnival ________ celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring.
Test N2 (the 9th form)
Fill in: become, chores, detached, drive, mopping, neighbour, residents, safe, species, tree-lined.
1.My ______________ is very friendly, he always smiles when he meets me and is ready to help.
2.My granny has always lived in a ___________ house, that's why she doesn't want to live in a block of flats with us.
3.Jane lives in a quiet village where houses are traditional and the streets are narrow and ____________.
4.Even in space astronauts have to do their household __________.
5.When Ted came home from work his wife was __________ the floor.
6.If we don't protect our planet, a lot of species will _________ extinct.
7.The ____________ of the town were excited to know that a new school would be built there the next year.
8.There is nothing to be worried about, it is as ___________ as houses.
9.I can't leave the garage, somebody has left his car on our __________.
10.Do you know, how many __________ of animals live in this forest?
Complete the sentences with the correct -ing or infinitive forms of the verbs in brackets
1.My parents won't let me _________ (go) to the cinema so late.
2.Alice never minds ___________(help) her younger sister when she needs it.
3.I would like _______________ (spend) my holidays abroad.
4.She hates ______________ (do) her household chores.
5.Bob's parents always make him _________ (hang) his clothes in the wardrobe.
6.After that car crash Sally avoids ____________ (drive) the car alone.
7.It is very cold here. Can you _________ (close) the window, please?
8.My mother is still thinking of __________ (buy) a dishwasher.
9.Our teacher always tells us that we mustn't ________ (use) our mobiles during the lesson.
10.Though his granny is rather old she never stops __________ (have) some rest.
Fill in the gaps with the correct particles.
1.The burglar made ________ all her designer jewellery.
2.The manuscript was so old that nobody could make ________ what it said there.
3.Sam never comes to school on time and has to make _______ excuses why he is late again.
4.Has he bought you those earings to make _______ leaving you alone at Christmas?
5.What do you make _______ Henry's new book?
Test N3 (the 9th form)
Fill in: chambers, imagination, mysterious, nightmares, paint, sharp, snake-like, stare, survive, witnesses.
1)Jim often wakes up shaking like a leaf because he has terrible ______________.
2)Most of all the astronauts on the ISS like to __________ out of the window and take pictures of the Earth.
3)John prefers extreme sports that's why he never goes fishing, it's like watching ________ dry for him.
4)Little Agatha had a vivid ___________ and her parents were sure that some day she would become a famous writer.
5)The police didn't find any ____________ of the crime.
6)In this picture, you can see the Loch Ness Monster with its long slender neck and a ____________ head.
7)A lot of people like reading books about the ____________ monsters of the past.
8)When poisonous chemicals from farms and factories get into rivers and lakes many species of animals and fish can no longer __________.
9)A giant squid caught by the fishermen had huge eyes and _________ hooks on its tentacles.
10)Have you ever seen torture _________ of an ancient castle?
Write the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1)George's wife __________ (not/cook) dinner by the time he came back home from work.
2)Bill __________(not/play) football at the weekend.
3)Alice ___________ (take) a bath when the telephone rang.
4)Tom ____________ (drive) for an hour when the police stopped him.
5)This time last Monday she _____________ (swim) in the Black sea.
6)By the time they got home, their children ___________ (do) the washing up.
7)Tim broke his leg while he ____________ (ski) in the forest yesterday.
8)What ___________ (you/do) at 2 o'clock in the afternoon yesterday?
9)The children were very excited because they ___________(visit) a haunted castle.
10)Harry bumped into an old friend of his while he _________ (jog) in the park.
Fill in the gaps with the correct particles.
1)When I was looking for the dictionary in that bookcase I came _________ a very thick notebook of poems written by my grandfather.
2)Do you know why Helen is sleeping now? Has she come _______ with a cold?
3)Rihanna's new album will come _______ in March.
4)A strange feeling of joy came _________ me when I entered that old garden.
5)Who has come ________ with the idea of going to the mountains in such nasty weather?
Test N4 (the 9h form)
Fill in: anti-virus, appliances, artificial, cater, download, freezing, mow, overcome, provider, rocket.
1)The best way to protect your computer is to download a(n)___________ programme from the Internet.
2)A lot of people feel nervous when the screen of their computer keeps __________ and they can't do anything.
3)Many teenagers believe that to photoshop the picture is not __________ science.
4)Have you ever dreamt of having a robot that will ________ for all your needs?
5)Are you sure that a(n) ___________ brain hasn't been created yet?
6)Nowadays we have got some robots which can vacuum the floor or _________ the lawn.
7)If you have difficulty connecting to the Internet you should call your Internet service _________.
8)The Robinsons went to the supermarket to buy some kitchen ___________ for their new house.
9)You can work online or __________ these files on your computer.
10)Liz had ___________ a lot of problems before she got a job she really wanted.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct future tense: future simple, future perfect, future continuous, future perfect continuous.
1)This time next month I _______________ (redecorate) my new house.
2)I think your Granny feels lonely! - Don't worry, I __________ (visit) her at the weekend.
3)He ______________ (pass) the exams by the end of June.
4)If the weather is sunny tomorrow, I ____________ (go) to the beach.
5)She _____________ (do) all the shopping by lunchtime.
6)By the end of the month Mr.Davis _________________(work) for this company for twenty years.
7)Grandfather looks exhausted. By 4 o'clock he ___________ (paint) the house for six hours.
8)At 2 o'clock tomorrow Alice ____________ (have) her hair cut.
9)Betty doesn't know if she ___________(take) part in the concert.
10)____________(you/manage) to cook everything before the guests arrive?
Fill in the gaps with the correct particles.
1)A burglar broke ______ their house when they were sleeping peacefully upstairs.
2)Mike had been driving for an hour when his car broke __________.
3)Within a year after their wedding, the couple suddenly broke ________.
4)When did the Second World War break _________?
5)She always looks forward to breaking _____ _____ the daily routine.
Test N5 (the 9h form)
Fill in: anonymous, effects, eye, playwright, property, sculptures, science, street, tango, wheel.
1)Can you imagine that there are sculptures made in the ________ of a needle?
2)Ted prefers watching _________ fiction films to comedies and thrillers.
3)Nobody knew who had written that wonderful poem, the author prefered to remain ____________.
4)Have you ever watched any _________ artist at work?
5)Shakespeare is possibly the most well-known poet and _________ in the world.
6)The film is full of special ____________ and will hit the cinemas in December.
7)Don't blame Sally for a divorce, it takes two to _________.
8)It's illegal to make graffiti on private _________, if you are caught, you'll be arrested immediately.
9)Masha's new hobby is pottery, she even dreams of buying a potter's _________ one day.
10)My Grandmother is very proud of her huge collection of miniature __________.
Complete the sentences with the correct comparative/superlative form of the adjectives/adverbs in brackets.
1)She believes that her husband drives ___________ (carefully) than others.
2)Sasha is definitely __________ (talented) singer in her school.
3)It was the ___________ (good) comedy I've ever seen.
4)Drawing that castle was ____________ (difficult) than Nora had expected.
5)Mrs Sallivan was the ___________ (patient) teacher Bob had ever met.
6)The _________ (much) he said, the __________ (angry) she felt.
7)The guests came _________ (early) than we had expected.
8)Travelling by train is ____________ (comfortable) than travelling by car.
9)John is ___________ (interested) in playing football than watching it on TV.
10)We think that is the ___________ (strange) sculpture in the Art Gallery.
Fill in the gaps with the correct particles.
1)They kept running ________ that scene but the result was worse than they had expected.
2)The boy was so afraid of his stepfather that he decided to run _______ from home.
3)We couldn't make an apple pie because we had run _____ ____ flour.
4)Jill was very excited as she ran________ a famous film star at the exhibition.
5)Paul drives very slowly here because he is afraid of running _______ a dog or a cat in their yard.
Test N6 (the 9h form)
Fill in: abandon, bustle, charity, disabled, forensic, glimpse, heard, neglected, shelter, worthwhile.
1)Have you ever taken part in a __________ event which raises money for those in need?
2)George has been working as a __________ scientist for fifteen years.
3)The team members were so excited that the coach had to shout to make himself ________.
4)A lot of people prefer having fun instead of doing something _______________.
5)Her parents were tired of the hustle and _________ of the city and decided to move to the countryside.
6)Visiting ghost towns is a perfect way to catch a _________ of how life in the American West was in the past.
7)I can't understand people who __________ their pets when they go on holiday.
8)Adopting a pet from an animal ___________ is a wonderful activity that can bring years of happiness to you and your new friend.
9)His mother is very kind, she always tries to help _________ senior citizens to buy food or keep their homes tidy.
10)A ___________ animal is not provided with good food, water, veterinary care, and shelter.
Complete the sentences with the correct passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1)The fence __________ (paint) by the time he returned home.
2)A new school _____________ (build) in our neighbourhood at the moment.
3)Edinburgh Castle ____________ (visit) by more than a million tourists every year.
4)Big Ben __________ (rename) in honour of the Queen in 2012.
5)The fire broke out when the cathedral ___________ (recontruct).
6)Don't worry! The tickets for the performance __________ (buy) tomorrow.
7)The dog should ___________ (provide) with nutritious food and veterinary care.
8)All the postcards _____________ (already/send).
9)Trees ___________ (usually/plant) in autumn.
10)Some people believe that «Tom Sawyer» was the first book whose manuscript __________ (type) on a typewriter.
Fill in the gaps with the correct particles.
1)Passengers are asked to check ______ two hours before the flight.
2)Jenny checked _____ ____ the hotel and caught a taxi to the airport.
3)The teacher checked _______ her pupils' names on the list as they got on a school bus.
4)Amy's mother always checks ____ _____ her.
5)The country is famous for its cuisine, so let's check ______ some local restaurants.
Test N7 (the 9h form)
Fill in: butterflies, chews, emergency, irrational, low, recipe, scared, triggered, unconscious, vulnerable.
1)The doctor advised her to eat food which was ________ in fat.
2)When the police arrived the girl was _________ to death.
3)Even if he is starving, Bob always ________ his food slowly before he swallows it.
4)Amy doesn't seem to be a __________ target, she always walks fast and talks confidently.
5)John tried to convince his wife, that her fears were ____________ and there was nothing to be worried about.
6)When he saw a man lying in the road ____________ he immediately called the police.
7)Have you ever called the ___________ services?
8)Sonya usually has ____________ in her stomach before going somewhere by plane.
9)The smell of oranges and tangerines ___________ her childhood memories.
10)Sleeping less than 8 hours before an exam is a __________ for disaster.
Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
1)Domestic animals die if people __________ (not/provide) them with food and water.
2)If you had talked through your problems, you ____________ (feel) less depressed.
3)If the film _______ (be) late at night, I will record it and go to bed.
4)Jane _______________ (oversleep) yesterday if her mother hadn't set her alarm clock.
5)I wish I ________(can) go abroad for my holidays!
6)If Kathie _________ (win) the championship, she would be over the moon.
7)If I were you, I _____________(not/shake) like a leaf taking part in the reciting competition.
8)If only I _________ (pass) the driving test today!
9)What ____________ (you/ask) for if you met a magician?
10)If you ____________ (not/go) to bed really late yesterday, you would have been more attentive at the lessons.
Fill in the gaps with the correct particles.
1)You should keep little children _____ _____ the kitchen while somebody is cooking there.
2)The students kept ______ using their mobiles during the test, even after the teacher had forbidden them.
3)After a long illness, it was very difficult for Nelly to keep ____ ____ her classmates.
4)Keep ________! The train is coming!
5)He gave me a sign to keep ________ the flowerbeds.
Test N8 (the 9h form)
Fill in: antiseptic, brain, experienced, face, inspiration, kit, motto, positive, sprained, stick.
1)Her ________ is «Every day is a second chance».
2)Richard __________ his ankle when he was skiing in the forest last week.
3)Do you know what should be included in your car first aid ______?
4)It's no good putting ___________ cream on an open wound.
5)After the car accident, her husband tried to maintain a __________ attitude that helped him to overcome all the difficulties.
6)Some bacterial infections can cause ________ damage and even death.
7)You will ________ a lot of challenges in your life, but you shouldn't give up.
8)She has become a(n) ___________ to those who have to face their fears.
9)Mother asked her son to ________ to a safer sport.
10)Do you know how many people in the world have _____________ disasters?
Report what each person said
1)«Don't move I think your leg is broken» Peter asked her.
____________________________________________________________________
2)«I've just cut my big toe on that piece of glass» Amy said.
____________________________________________________________________
3)«I fell over and grazed my arm yesterday» Sam told his Mum.
____________________________________________________________________
4)«Will you take an insect repellent with you?» Jim asked Mary.
____________________________________________________________________
5)«How did Ann Sullivan influence Helen's life?» the teacher asked his pupils.
____________________________________________________________________
Choose the correct word
1)Nobody/Nothing could survive that earthquake.
2)Don't be so nervous, there is nothing/anything to worry about.
3)I'm sure Joan didn't tell somebody/anybody about it.
4)Lesly has done all the washing up. You don't have to do everything/anything.
5)There were so many beautiful ancient buildings everywhere/somewhere around the capital.
Fill in the gaps with the correct particles.
1)The boys carried _________ playing football even though it started to rain.
2)You are lucky! The operation has been carried ________ by a famous surgeon.
3)Sherry wasn't sure that she would be able to learn the poem by heart but she carried it _______.
4)They didn't have enough money to carry their plans ___________.
5)The coach told the team to enjoy the results but not let them get carried ________.
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