GRAMMAR TEST UNIT 8 – PHASE 2
NAME:______________________________________
DATE:___________________________________
Grammar
Task 1
Complete the sentences with the present perfect simple form of the verbs in
brackets.
1 I ::::::: (buy) some nice T-shirts and shorts for my summer holiday.
2 Sally loves adventure holidays and she :::::: (decide) to go on
another one this year.
3 The girls :::: (not try) mountain biking, but they’re looking forward
to it.
4 :::::: (Tom / go) to the airport with Dad to wait for Milly?
5 We :::::: (find) a good place to stay in France for the summer.
6 The rain that we had during the night (delay) all of the buses.
7 I (not speak) with Kim today. Do you know where she is?
8 (they / see) this travel show about China?
Task 2
Complete the conversations with these words. You will need to use one word
twice.
already ever for just never since yet
9 A: I’ve stayed in an expensive hotel, but I’d like to. What about you?
B: No, I haven’t, but I think it would be great.
10 A: Who were you talking to on the phone?
B: My friend Holly. She’s invited me to her end-of-year party!
11 A: Has it snowed on this island?
B: Actually, it has, but it was a very long time ago.
12 A: Are you excited about going to summer camp next month?
B: Yes. In fact, I’ve packed my backpack!
13 A: Has your brother been water skiing on his holiday?
B: No, he hasn’t done any water sports .
14 A: How long have you known Kelly?
B: We’ve been friends the fourth grade.
15 A: Hi, Alex. What are you doing outside the cinema?
B: I’m waiting for Sam and I’ve been here half an hour!
16 A: Have the art classes started ?
B: No, there’s still time to sign up if you want to join.
Task 3
Complete the email with the present perfect simple form of the verbs in
brackets.
From: Jake
To: Ellie
Hi Ellie,
Here I am in Crete! We arrived last week and we
(17) :::::: (already see) and done so much. The beaches are amazing –
I (18) :::: (never swim) in such clear warm water. The sun (19)
:::: ::::: (shine) every day and we (20) :::::: (spend) all our time
outdoors. It (21) ::::::: (not rain) once!
Oh, and the food is fantastic! (22) :::::: (you ever eat) Greek food? It’s
delicious! My sister (23) :::::::: (not stop) eating cheese pies. In fact,
she (24) :::::::::: (just have) another one!
I hope you’re having fun at your adventure camp.
(25) ::::::::::::: (you / make) lots of friends?
Write soon,
Jake
Vocabulary
Task 1
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
26 Millions of guests / tourists visit Paris every year.
27 I’d like a return fare / ticket to Bristol, please.
28 Have you booked / closed your accommodation yet?
29 I’m writing about my holiday in my guidebook / diary.
30 The bus stopped sudden / suddenly and I nearly fell over.
31 Let’s make / take a boat trip at the weekend – the weather will be very nice, I think.
32 Before we get on the plane, we have to go through / go on security.
33 My cousins caught / went the train at ten o’clock this morning.
Task 2
Match the sentences (34–40) with (A–G).
34 I’m going to a tennis camp this summer.
35 You don’t need to call the hotel. A They’re travelling through Africa.
36 My friends are going on a long journey. B That’s where we’ll get our room key.
37 Alex has a great idea for a new sport. C You’re under eighteen so it’s less for you.
38 You don’t have to pay the full fare. D I need to improve my skills.
39 You must show your ID before you travel. E Usually, that means a passport.
40 We have to go to reception first. F He wants to develop water volleyball!
G You can make a reservation online.
Task 3
Complete the words in the sentences.
41 I had nowhere to sit on the bus this morning because there were so many p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .
42 This is an excellent g _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ – it’s got so much useful information.
43 The c _ _ _ _ _ _ o _ _ _ _ _ - at the airport asked us if we had any food in our bags.
44 To enter some countries, you need to have a passport and a v _ _ _.
45 There is a c _ _ _ _ _ of two different rooms at the hotel – one has a view of the beach and the
other is next to the garden.
46 There are a lot of people waiting on the p _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for the train to arrive.
47 Horse riding doesn’t look easy. In fact, it seems very c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ , but I want to learn
one day.
48 I’m travelling alone and I’d like a s _ _ _ _ _ room for three nights, please.
49 It’s very sunny today, so I’ll need to wear my s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ when I drive.
50 Hello. My name’s John Smith. I have a b _ _ _ _ _ _ for a double room.
