HIPPO 2019
Semifinal Round
HIPPO 4 Writing Test
Time allowed: 45 minutes
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1. Never Say Never. (Write about 120 words.)
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2. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
1. Do you think you should reduce the amount of fatty food you eat? DOWN
Do you think you should _______________________________________ the amount of fatty food you eat?
2. I always think of Greece when I think of oranges. ASSOCIATE
I always___________________________________________________________________ oranges.
3. “Don’t touch my bag!” Mina said to Helen. HER
Mina told_____________________________________________________________________ bag.
4. “I am sorry I didn’t believe you,” I said to John. NOT
I apologised ________________________________________________________________ him.
5. There are more students in Hippo Olympiad this year. THERE
Last year_________________________________________________________________ students in Hippo Olympiad.
6. If the curtain was longer, it would reach the floor. ENOUGH
The curtain is______________________________________________________________________________ the floor.
7. I can’t wait until we do some experiments in the lab. FORWARD
I’m really _____________________________________________________________ some experiments in the lab.
8. Tesla eventually realised that he was wrong. CONCLUSION
Tesla eventually ________________________________________________________________ that he was wrong.
9. The judge told the jury to consider the man’s past life. ACCOUNT
The judge told the jury to________________________________________________________ the man’s past life.
10. I didn’t understand a word so I asked my teacher and she explained it to me. GOT
I didn’t understand a word so I ______________________________________________________________ it to me.
3. Decide if the underling parts are correct or incorrect, and correct the ones that are
incorrect.
11. I lived here for as long as I can remember.
12. I will be a pilot when I grow up.
13. We were waiting for 2 hours before they let us in.
14. The Danube is the longest river in the European Union.
15. He looks like he has just woken up.
16. This cheese is not so bad, it is completely eatable.
17. All the construction workers must wear a hard hat.
18. The United won last night, the score was three – zero.
19. When you approve of something, you shake your head.
20. I wish you wouldn’t snap your fingers, it is very annoying.
4. Fill in the gaps to complete the sentences. Use one word for each gap.
21. If you need to __________________________ the waiter’s attention, just raise your hand.
22. Could I ___________________________ a suggestion? I think we should…
23. I really don’t see the_____________________________ of taking an exam if you are not ready.
24. Do you think you could pass that book ______________________________ to me, please?
25. My brother believes I should go to university, but I am in ________________________ minds about it.
26. My sister has offered to _____________________________________ us up for the weekend.
27. Did you hear about John _____________________________________ mugged?
28. I was completely _________________________________ of wolverine’s existence until the film.
29. My grandad uses old-fashioned _____________________________________ for his rheumatism.
30. The robber _________________________________ the staff with his gun, pointing it at them.
