GRAMMAR

Choose the correct form of the verbs given.

1. Last weekend, I didn't go / haven't gone to the party because I had lots of homework.
2. They were playing / played soccer when it started raining heavily.
3. She is going to have / will have a meeting with her boss this afternoon.
4. My parents have visited / visited that museum several times.
5. While I was studying / studied, my phone suddenly rang.
6. We are planning / plan to go camping next summer vacation.
7. He was reading / read that book last year before he took the exam for entrance.
8. I usually take / usually took a walk in the park after dinner.
9. She travels / is traveling to Europe for a conference next week.
The children were playing / played in the park when their parents arrived.
A. Complete the dialogues with the appropriate form of the verbs in bracelets.
1. A: How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun?
B: Yeah, I ___visited_______ (visit) the new art gallery downtown. It was amazing!
2. A: Do you want to watch a movie tonight?
B: Sorry, I can't. I ___AM GOING TO GO/ AM GOING (go) to the cinema with my
friends.
3. A: Are you coming to Sarah's birthday party tomorrow?
B: Of course! I HAVE ALREADY BOUGHT (already buy) a gift for her.
4. A: Where do you dream of going for your dream vacation?
B: We dream of visiting Paris. We heard they ____ HAVE ______ (have) the most romantic
atmosphere.
5. A: Do you have any plans for the weekend?
B: Yes, my family and I ___ ARE GOING / ARE GOING TO GO_ (go) camping in the
mountains.

6. A: What's your morning routine like?

B: Well, I ____ USUALLY START ______ (usually start) my day with a cup of coffee.
7. A: How does Alice manage to do well in exams?
B: She ____ STUDIES ______ (study) every day, and she also ___ REVIEWS _______
(review) her notes before the exams.
8. A: What do you want to do after you graduate?
B: I ___ WILL TRAVEL _______ (travel) around the world and experience different
cultures.
9. A: Have you made any New Year's resolutions?
B: Yes, I ___ AM PLANNING_______ (plan) to learn a new skill, like playing the guitar.
10. A: Are you excited about the family reunion next week?
 B: Absolutely! I __ HAVEN'T SEEN ________ (not see) my cousins in years, so I'm
looking forward to it.

Choose the best option.

Hello, everyone! My name is Emily, and I’m 29 years old. I am a writer. I’m originally from
California, but I (1)__________ in Los Angeles. I’m interested in writing stories about human
emotions and relationships. I (2)__________ most of my time working on my laptop in general.
Today I feel sick, but I'm at home, and I (3)__________ some new chapters. I find enormous joy
in my work and I enjoy learning new techniques every single day.
My father is 60 and he is (4)__________ . He (5)__________ history. My mother is a lawyer,
and she practiced law at a prestigious firm. She now works as a legal consultant. They met at
university, where they both (6)__________ law. My younger brother is a software developer. He
(7)__________ his career, but he's already working on exciting projects.
My older sister is a doctor and works at a busy hospital. She often (8)__________ long shifts, and
her dedication to her patients is inspiring. Today is her birthday, and now she (9)__________
with her colleagues at the hospital. We all (10)__________ gifts for her last week.
I’m planning a surprise party for her in the evening. As we (11)__________ any decorations yet,
I’ll go shopping for balloons and streamers.
In our family, we value each other and support one another.

1. a. lives b. live c. lived d. living

2. a. spend b. spent c. am spending d. spending
3. a. write b. am writing c. wrote d. will write
4. a. retire b. retiring c. retired d. to retire
5. a. teach b. teaches c. has taught d. taught
6. a. study b. studied c. studies d. will study
7. a. just started b. has just started c. just start d. is just starting
8. a. works b. is working c. will work d. is going to work
9. a. celebrates b. celebrated c. is celebrating d. was celebrating
10. a. buy b. will buy c. is going to buy d. bought
11. a. don’t buy b. didn’t buy c. haven’t bought d. isn’t buying

Complete the conversations with have to, don’t have to, and the verbs in parentheses.

1. A: Wow! You’re making a cake, but I can’t see the recipe!

B: I make this cake every week. I _don’t have to look_ (look) at the recipe!

2. A: Can we go past the ATM? I _have to get_ (get) some money.

B: Sure.
3. A: Can we pay on this floor?

B: No, you _have to go_ (go) to the first floor.

4. A: Here is some food for your dinner tonight.

B: Thank you so much! Now, I _don’t have to cook_ (cook) tonight!

5. A: Can Bianca come to the movies on Saturday?

B: No, she can’t. She _has to work_ (work) at the bakery.

A:_Does_ she _have to work_ (work) every Saturday?

B: Yes, she _does_.

6. A: Why are you leaving now?

B: I _have to meet_ (meet) Lena later.

7. A: Don’t forget our hike on Saturday.

B: OK cool. _Do_ we _have to take_ (take) lunch?

A: No, we _don’t have to_.

8. A: My son is going to ride a horse this weekend. _Does_ he _have to wear_ (wear) a hat?

B: Yes, he does.
B. Complete the sentences with must or mustn’t.
1. Please keep your voice down. We _must_ be quiet in the library.
2. She _mustn’t_ eat too many sweets; it's not good for her health.
3. There are many children on the street in the morning. Drivers _mustn’t_ drive fast in the city
center.
4. You _must_ turn off the lights before leaving the room to save energy.
5. We _must_ be on time for the meeting. Being late is not polite, so come on time!
6. Talking during the exam is not allowed. Students _mustn’t_ talk during the exam.
7. I _mustn’t_ forget to do my homework tonight! Tomorrow, I have plans with Elly.
8. Every good essay _must_ have a good title. The title gets people’s attention.
9. You _must_ follow the rules while driving. It helps keep everyone safe on the road.
10. Students _must_ wear a tie during the prom. A tie makes them look smart and ready for the
party.
Fill in the blanks with mustn't or don't have to to complete each sentence correctly.
1. We _mustn’t_ make noise in the study. Your mother is working on her thesis.
2. She _doesn’t have to_ buy bread; there are some in the fridge.
3. Visitors _mustn’t_ enter the museum without permission.
4. We _don’t have to_ go to work at the weekend. It is holiday for everybody.
5. You _don’t have to_ take off your shoes in this house. Our housemaid cleans the house every
day.
6. Students _don’t have to _ wear a uniform at this school. They can wear casual clothes.
7. You _mustn’t_ use your phone during the exam.
8. They _don’t have to _ finish the project by tonight; the deadline is next week.
9. He _mustn’t_ smoke in this area; it's a no-smoking zone.
10. We _don’t have to_ wake up early tomorrow because we don’t have any classes in the
morning.
Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.
1. Ross is really good _at_ painting. He practices every weekend and even sells his art online.
2. I’m afraid _of_ heights, so I avoid climbing tall buildings or going on roller coasters. It
makes me feel very nervous.
3. Eating vegetables is good _for_ your body. They help you stay healthy and give you energy.
4. Joe was very angry _with_ his little sister when she broke his phone. He shouted at her, but
later he apologized.
5. Italy is famous _for_ its delicious pasta and pizza. Many people visit just to taste the food.
6. This room is full _of_ old books and papers. We need to clean it before our guests arrive.
7. Maya is really interested _in_ science and loves doing experiments. She wants to be a
scientist one day.
8. John is very bad _at_ English, but he's working hard to improve. He takes extra lessons after
school.
9. My new car is quite different _from_ my old one. It’s much faster and more comfortable to
drive.
10. You should be nice _to_ new students in your class. It’s hard being the new person, and
they’ll feel more welcome if you're kind.
USE OF ENGLISH
Read the text and choose the best option.
11. Tomoko’s Story
12. Tomoko was one of two twin girls born in Tokyo in 1987, but separated at birth and adopted
by two different families. When she was four years old, Tomoko moved with her new parents
to Scotland. Years later, while she 15. ________ there at university, she received a strange
phone call from one of her friends. It turned out that he’d seen a girl and he 16. ________
 Tomoko was on a YouTube video. The similarities were unbelievable. When Tomoko watched
the video for herself, she was amazed, and decided 17. ________ more about this ‘double’.
She discovered that Jade, the girl in the film, is a singer, and had recently moved to the United
States. Like Tomoko, she had been born in Tokyo, on exactly the same day. The girls finally
18. ________ in London a few months later, and medical tests proved that they are actually
sisters.
13. 15. a. study b. studied c. is studying d. was studying
14. 16. a. thinks b. thought c. was thinking d. had thought
15. 17. a. find out b. to find out c. finding out d. to finding out
16. 18. a. meet b. was meeting c. met d. had met
Read the article about stress. Then choose the correct answer for each question.
Is stress good or bad for you?
(1) These days, many people feel stressed. There are many different reasons for stress in
modern life. For example, people may get stressed at work. Perhaps they are working long hours
in the office. Maybe they worry that their work is not good enough. They may think they need to
work harder to make their boss happy. Of course, most of us believe stress is a bad thing. But can
stress actually be good for you?
(2) First, what is stress? We feel stressed when we are afraid of something. Our hearts go
faster when we are stressed. This helps us if we want to run away or if we have to do something
quickly to stop the danger. This is how the body changes in stressful situations. Some
psychologists say that having no stress in your life is a bad thing. We need to learn to solve life’s
difficulties. A stress-free life does not teach us to find solutions.
(3) What are the other benefits of stress? In 2013, some researchers investigated stress in
animals. They discovered that an event that is a little stressful is useful. It makes more cells* in
the animals’ brains. This improves short-term memory. Stress keeps animals focused on
problems in the area around them. So stress helps to keep animals safe from danger. If stress is
not extremely high, it can actually help you focus.
(4) Some stress by itself is not bad for health. A little stress can help people avoid diseases. It
can improve how your heart works. The body makes cells to fight against getting sick. A research
in 2012 showed that a stressful event results in more of these cells. So situations with a bit of
stress can improve your health.
(5) Students often feel stressed during an exam. But stress for a short time before an
important event can be useful. It can make you give all your attention to your work. It can help
you prepare well. Stress is good for cognitive tasks because it can improve your memory.
Attitudes to stress are important, too. A positive attitude is likely to reduce bad results that might
be caused by stress.
(6) So when is stress really bad for you? The answer is when you feel very stressed. For
example, if you can’t control a difficult situation, the stress is likely to be harmful. A lot of stress
can be bad for your body and can make you ill. Some people cannot forget very stressful events.
If they can’t forget bad memories, they may become sick. But next time you feel stressed,
remember there is good stress as well as bad stress.

*cells: the smallest parts of a living thing. All plants and animals are made of cells.

49. _____________ can make people feel stressed at work.

a. Having too much work
b. Spending a lot of time at work
c. Working at a difficult place
d. Having a brutal boss
50. We need stress in our lives because it __________________________.
a. makes us feel afraid of things.
b. makes us run away from problems.
c. teaches us how to solve physical problems.
d. teaches us how to face difficult situations.
51. What did researchers find in 2013?
a. There are more brain cells in stressed humans.
b. Animals have problems in the areas around them.
c. After a stressful event, animals remember better.
d. Humans do not have as many brain cells as some animals.
52. Stress is beneficial for cognitive tasks because _____________________.
a. it helps to remember things
b. it changes your attitude
c. it can improve bad results
d. it increases creativity
53. What is the main idea of this text?
a. Stress is mainly bad for us.
b. Stress is mainly good for us.
c. Stress is good and bad for us.
d. Stress does not affect us.