The Second Written Test GROUP A
A. Choose a, b, c or d.
1. Mary has had a makeover and I hardly her in the street yesterday.
a. recognised b. motivated c. symbolised d. redecorated
2. If all the exercises are multiple , this test should be easy.
a. choice b. tip c. subject d. pattern
3. I don’t like colours like grey and black. I prefer bright colours, like orange and yellow.
a. appealing b. depressing c. unexpected d. faulty
4. That shop assistant was very kind and ___. a) reasonable b) comfortable c) helpful d) useful
B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold.
1. Purple is a of red and blue. COMBINE
2. There is no _________________between the two cases. SIMILAR
3. For many people, red love. SYMBOL
4. Do you know if this spider is ? POISON
5. The schools are _________________closed for two weeks because of the virus. OFFICIAL
C. Rewrite the sentences using Reported Speech.
1. The lifeguard says to the parents, ‘Please watch your children more closely.’
The lifeguard advises
2. The teacher says to her students, ‘You must bring in your essays next Monday.’ The teacher says
3. My brother says, ‘I don’t know how to drive a car.’ My brother admits
4. The baker asks me, ‘How much bread do you want? The baker asks
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. My daughter makes me (read) her a story before she goes to sleep every
night.
2. Do you mind (do) the laundry while I’m out?
3. Henry can’t imagine _______(live) in a village.
4. It’s difficult ________(understand) Freddie’s handwriting.
5. You had better ______________(study) harder if you want to pass your exams.
E. Choose a, b, c or d.
1. Maggie wants to know if with us at the weekend.
a. does she stay b. did she stay c. can she stay d. she can stay
2. Mario bought some boxes in order to tidy his room.
a. furniture b. duvet c. chest d. storage
3. Alice has not to reveal our secret to anyone.
a. promised b. refused c. advised d. expected
4. Bright colours usually people.
a. imitate b. motivate c. reckon d. mourn
5. A: How about dinner at the new Italian restaurant?
B: Sure, why not?
a. have b. to have c. having d. we had
F. Read the sentences below and choose the correct answer a or b.
1.How do you make your living? a.I live in the outskirts of town. b.I work at a bank.
2.Why didn’t Jessica come out with us tonight? a.She’s got green fingers. b.She’s got the blues.
G. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three
words.
1. It is possible that Samuel won’t come to work today. Samuel ______________to work today.
2. If your tooth hurts, you should go to the dentist. You had__________to the dentist if your tooth hurts.
H. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the verbs given and Reported Speech.
1. ‘When does the performance start?’ asks Julia. WANT TO KNOW
2. ‘Don’t forget to post the letter,’ Susan told me. REMIND
3. ‘Could you help me make a cake for Tina’s birthday?’ James asks Samantha. WONDER
