Test Final

 Listen to the interview and click on the true sentences.

 Brian is a musician.
 This is his first CD after a long time.
 He needed a lot of time to prepare the CD.
 He didn't work in his house in Naples.
 Brian's family stayed in his house.
 Brian didn't have time to feel lonely.
 Brian feels lucky because he has worked many different jobs.

Solution:

- Brian is a musician.
- This is his first CD after a long time.
- He needed a lot of time to prepare the CD.
- Brian didn't have time to feel lonely.

Listen to the weather forecast and click on the sentences that are true.

 The forecast is for a couple of days.
 It's not going to rain in the north.
 There's going to be snow all over the country.
 People shouldn't plan outdoor activities.
 It's going to be foggy tonight.
 People should drive carefully.

Solution:

- People shouldn't plan outdoor activities.
- It's going to be foggy tonight.
- People should drive carefully.

Score: 66.67 %

Read the text and complete the tasks. HBO is an American television network. It was formed on November 8, 1972. It was later bought by Time Warner Cable in 1989. HBO is an abbreviation for Home Box Office. Box Office refers to the place where tickets are sold at the movie theater. So, with HBO it's as if you have got your own movie theater at home. That means that if you're feeling too lazy to check what's on TV, you can probably find something interesting on HBO. HBO shows TV series, movies, sports and there is even an HBO On Demand channel, which means viewers can get any HBO film or series whenever they want. Over 50 countries are using HBO content and over 150 countries worldwide are broadcasting HBO shows, movies and sports. HBO is especially popular for its TV series. There are many HBO series that were and still are very popular. Some of HBO's most famous series are Sex and the City, Six Feet Under, and The Sopranos. There are also shows that are widely popular now including Game of Thrones, True Blood, The Wire, Flight of the Conchords, and Curb Your Enthusiasm. These are shows that should definitely be given a chance. HBO really is creating great television and as it is so popular, it's easy to see that it will be around for a long time. Task 1: Choose the sentence that best summarizes the text. 1. The sentence that best summarizes the text is: A. Everyone should have HBO at home because it is a great TV channel. B. HBO has become very popular in recent years and it can only be viewed in the US. C. HBO is for people who are too lazy to go to the movie theater. D. HBO is a television network that broadcasts interesting TV shows and even lets its viewers choose what they want to watch. Task 2: Read the text and say if the statements are "true" or "false". 2. Time Warner bought HBO in the early 70s. False 3. You can buy popcorn in the box office of a movie theater. False 4. HBO is an alternative to renting movies. True 5. You can watch HBO on TV in more than 150 countries. True False 6. TV shows like The Wire or Fight of the Conchords are not very popular but they are very interesting. False Task 3: Read the text and choose the correct answer for each question (A, B or C). 7. HBO is... A. a Box Office. B. an American TV show. C. a television network. 8. In November 1972, HBO was... A. launched. B. closed down. C. selling tickets. 9. The author says that having HBO is similar to... A. watching a boring movie. B. watching an interesting play at home. C. having a movie theater at home. 10. The author says that HBO broadcasts... A. sport, movies, TV series, and shows. B. documentaries and DIY programs. C. sports, plays, and people's demands. 11. According to the text, HBO has broadcast... A. very unpopular TV shows. B. the worst TV series. C. very successful TV series. 12. The author thinks that HBO is going... A. to disappear. B. to lose part of its popularity. C. to be successful for a long time. 13. The author thinks that shows like True Blood are... A. worth watching. B. difficult to follow. C. definitely not interesting. Order the words to make complete sentences. The first word of the sentences has been capitalised. 1Sometimes  the  listen  I  to  radio  home  at Sometimes I listen to the radio at home. 2in  born  She  Italy  was She was born in Italy. 3did  see  the  art  she  contemporary  When  exhibition When did you see the contemporary art exhibition? 4 left  just  house   the  We've We've just left the house. 5We  the  food  in  didn't  restaurant  like  the We didn't like the food in the restaurant. 6It's  today  cold  really It's really cold today. 7jeans  bought  new  a  She's  of  pair She's bought a new pair of jeans. Solution: 1Sometimes  the  listen  I  to  radio  home  at Sometimes I listen to the radio at home / I sometimes listen to the radio at home. 2in  born  She  Italy  was She was born in Italy. 3did  see  the  art  she  contemporary  When  exhibition When did she see the contemporary art exhibition? 4 left  just  house   the  We've We've just left the house. 5We  the  food  in  didn't  restaurant  like  the We didn't like the food in the restaurant. 6It's  today  cold  really It's really cold today. 7jeans  bought  new  a  She's  of  pair She's bought a new pair of jeans. Score: 85.71 %

 

Select the correct response to the situation.

1- I've lost my voucher.
       -     From time to timePlease, don't bother meSee you laterWhat a pityWhat's the matter.

2- How often do you visit your uncle in New York?
       -     From time to timePlease, don't bother meSee you laterWhat a pityWhat's the matter.

3     From time to timePlease, don't bother meSee you laterWhat a pityWhat's the matter! I'm watching my favorite show.

4- I am not feeling very well.
       -     From time to timePlease, don't bother meSee you laterWhat a pityWhat's the matter?

5- I'm leaving now.
       -     From time to timePlease, don't bother meSee you laterWhat a pityWhat's the matter!

Solution:

1- I've lost my voucher.
       - What a pity.

2- How often do you visit your uncle in New York?
       - From time to time.

3Please, don't bother me! I'm watching my favorite show.

4- I am not feeling very well.
       - What's the matter?

5- I'm leaving now.
       - See you later!

Write the correct response to agree with the statement.

Example:

I like ice cream. me: So do I.
I don't like ice cream. me: Neither do I.

1. She doesn't like wearing dresses.

me: Neither do I.

2. We use our cars to get to work.

he: So does he.

3. We can't lend you our books.

she: Neither does she Neither can she.

4. I live near the library.

we: So do we.

5. He doesn't drive.

me: Neither do I.

Complete the sentences choosing the correct option.

1We     hashas tohave to wake up early to get to the airport.
2I     doesn't have todon't have tohaven't wash the dishes right now.
3They     doesn't have todon't have tohaven't throw away their old furniture.
4You     hashas tohave to make sure you are on time for the meeting.
5She     hashas tohave to turn off the computer when she leaves the office.

Solution:

1We have to wake up early to get to the airport.
2I don't have to wash the dishes right now.
3They don't have to throw away their old furniture.
4You have to make sure you are on time for the meeting.

5She has to turn off the computer when she leaves the office.

Click on the grammatically correct sentences.

 I have to looking after my little brother.
 She lives in London and so do I.
 Do you want anything else? No thanks, nothing else.
 There are too many tables in this room.
 How long did it take to fly here?
 You have to have driving lessons and learn to drive safely.
 Didn't you took the photo in the mountains?
 We take out the trash every night.
 I looked but I didn't find anything.
 Is something wrong? You look tired.

Solution:

- She lives in London and so do I.
- Do you want anything else? No thanks, nothing else.
- There are too many tables in this room.
- How long did it take to fly here?
- You have to have driving lessons and learn to drive safely.
- We take out the trash every night.
- I looked but I didn't find anything.
- Is something wrong? You look tired.

Write the verbs in the correct tense: past simple or present perfect. Use contractions when possible.

My cousin Hannah has been (be) interested in the movie theater since she was (be) a small child. She made (make) her first movie when she was (be) just ten years old. She is now almost forty and has made (make) over twenty movies. Hannah loves traveling and her work took (take) her all over the world. She went (be) to Russia, Korea, France, Australia, New Zealand and Venezuela. Last year, she visited (visit) Greece for the first time. Hannah is married to a painter. They have been married (marry) for nine years. They live together with their two daughters in San Diego. They bought (buy) a house there in 1990 and moved (move) there a year later. They have lived (live) there since then.

Solution:

My cousin Hannah has been / 's been (be) interested in the movie theater since she was (be) a small child. She made (make) her first movie when she was (be) just ten years old. She is now almost forty and has made (make) over twenty movies. Hannah loves traveling and her work has taken / 's taken (take) her all over the world. She has been / 's been (be) to Russia, Korea, France, Australia, New Zealand and Venezuela. Last year, she visited (visit) Greece for the first time. Hannah is married to a painter. They have been married / 've been married (marry) for nine years. They live together with their two daughters in San Diego. They bought (buy) a house there in 1990 and moved (move) there a year later. They have lived / 've lived (live) there since then.

Complete the sentences with the correct possessive pronoun.

1That's not my car, it's his. (he)
2I can drive my car and you drive yours. (you)
3Give that back! It's mine. (I)
4You can't take that cake, it's theirs. (they)
5She paid for it so it's hers now. (she)

Solution:

1That's not my car, it's his. (he)
2I can drive my car and you drive yours. (you)
3Give that back! It's mine. (I)
4You can't take that cake, it's theirs. (they)

5She paid for it so it's hers now. (she)

Write the word (1 word) that indicates the shape of the objects in the pictures.

1	2	3	4

1rectangular
2round
3triangular
4square



Complete the sentences with the words provided.
Options (5-9): glass   wool   metal   cotton   leather

5The jacket is made from real leather and that makes it very expensive.
6Be careful with this glass bowl. It is very delicate.
7This is a yarn of wool to make a cozy and warm hat for the winter.
8The old trucks were sold as scrap metal.
9She doesn't wear cotton t-shirts in the winter.

Solution:

1Rectangular / Rectangle
2Round / Circle / Circular
3Triangular / Triangle
4Square



Complete the sentences with the words provided.
Options (5-9): glass   wool   metal   cotton   leather

5The jacket is made from real leather and that makes it very expensive.
6Be careful with this glass bowl. It is very delicate.
7This is a yarn of wool to make a cozy and warm hat for the winter.
8The old trucks were sold as scrap metal.

9She doesn't wear cotton t-shirts in the winter. 

Read the following extract and choose the correct words for each gap. Look at the pictures if you need help. There are three extra pictures you don't need.

This summer we want to do some     sightssightseesightseeing and that's why we have planned a     campcampingroad trip. We've     rentrentedrenting a new car so that we don't need to take our old one. We aren't taking a lot of     baggagepackssuitcase with us because we are just     gogoingwent for one week.
The car we have rented has enough     largeroomsspace for five people so we have asked our nephew to come with us. He is a     mechanicmechanicalmechanics and loves cars. He said that the     enginelightningsteam in the car we rented is very powerful and one of the best.

Solution:

This summer we want to do some sightseeing and that's why we have planned a road trip. We've rented a new car so that we don't need to take our old one. We aren't taking a lot of baggage with us because we are just going for one week.
The car we have rented has enough space for five people so we have asked our nephew to come with us. He is a mechanic and loves cars. He said that the engine in the car we rented is very powerful and one of the best.

Score: 75.00 % 

Read the clues and write the words. 1. Object made with a piece of special glass that you can look at and see yourself in. Mirror 2. Large area of land where plants and flowers are grown so that the public can go and see them. Garden 3. Verb that means to annoy someone, especially by interrupting them when they are trying to do something. Bother 4. Adjective used to say that a person is strange, foolish, or not sane. Weird Crazy 5. A structure that crosses water or a road from one side to the other. Bridge