I. Pronunciation (1-4) ⇱
II. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space in each question. (5-14) ⇱
III. Look at the signs. Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D). (15-16) ⇱
Dear Parents and students,
Please be advised that due to ongoing road construction, the school's main gate will be temporarily closed. Starting tomorrow, we ask that all students and parents use the west entrance for drop-off and pick-up until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation during this time.
Thank you for your understanding.
IV. Read the following passage and do as directed. (17-22) ⇱
Jake used to be a lazy student. He did not like to do his homework on time and was not very good at school. But Jake loved computers a lot. One day, he went to a class to learn how to make games and websites. This was so much fun that Jake started to work harder. He wanted to be good at computers.
He practiced a lot and got better at using computers. His schoolwork got better too. After school, he got a job helping people with their computer problems. Jake worked very hard and learned new things every day. Soon, he became one of the best IT workers in his company. Now, Jake helps keep computers safe from bad people who try to break them. He is not lazy anymore. People at work think he is very good at his job. Jake is happy because he loves his work in IT.
V. Choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (23-28) ⇱
Last weekend, Tom and his classmates went on a ____23____ trip to the mountains. They packed early in the morning and set off just ____24____ the sun rose. The ride was nice, and they sang songs along the way.
When they ____25____, the scenery was breathtaking. They went up the slopes, and the fresh mountain air gave them energy. ____26____ lunchtime, they located an ideal location and set up a picnic. Later, they came upon a clear stream and cooled down with a quick bath. As the day came to a close, they gathered around a ____27____ to cook marshmallows and tell stories. When it was time to go home, they were all exhausted but joyful. Tom's vacation was a huge success, and he couldn't wait to ____28____ his next one.
VI. Supply the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (29-34) ⇱
VII. Rearrange the groups of words in a correct order to make complete sentences. (35-36) ⇱
VIII. Rewrite each of the following sentences in another way so that it means almost the same as the sentence printed before it. (37-40) ⇱
37. To live alone in a foreign country is challenging for him.
He finds it ..................................... …
38. The economic growth led to the introduction of motorbikes because of their speed and convenience.
(passive)
As the result of …................................
39. Bob was repairing his bicycle. Suddenly, the light went out.
While ..............................…
40. They finished their homework. Then they went out to play football.
By the time .................................…