1. Intermediate test (units 1 and 2)
Grammar
Choose the correct alternative(s)
We use the present simple for:…………………………… we use the present continuous for:……………………….
a)habits and routines . b) a permanent situations. C) something happening now or about now.
d) arrangements in the future. e) timetables and schedules. f) annoying habits (with always).
Put the verbs in the correct form ,present simple or present continuous
A what---------------------(you/do) ?
B I --------------------------(pack) my suitcase . ---------------------------(leave) you and this house.
A but I (not/ understand ).Where (uou/go)?
B I --------------------(not/know).The only thing I (know)----------is that Peter (meet me at the airport at six o-clock because the
plane(take off) at 6 :30 .
Put the verbs in the correct form ,present simple or present continuous
1 I ----------------------(think) of emigrating. I---------------------- (think) that’s a great idea, good luck! Go for it.
2 what time --------you---------(see) your dentist?
---------You -----------(see) what I mean ?
3 This soup --------------(taste) delicious.
Just wait!my mother -----------------(taste)the soup with a big spoon.
4 can you give me my pencil back because I ------------------------(need) it .
Explain the difference
1 - I stopped to write a poem. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
I stopped writing poems.
2 - Sarah tried to count from 1 to 50. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Sarah tried exercising to get fit.
3 - I can’t forget to take my little brother to school. ------------------------------------------------------------------
I can’t forget taking my little brother to school.

2. Vocabulary
Describe 3 of the outfits below using 4 adjectives for each(watch out the order of the adjectives)
Left to right : Karla-Nadia –Alexia-Sue-Julie-Helen
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How do you feel when
You are watching your favorite TV programme?----------------
You can’t solve a math problem ? ----------------
You attend a hilarious play ? ----------------
Everything goes wrong on a day ? ----------------
Someone uses your things without your permission? ----------------
You see a dreadful accident? ----------------
You are away from home for a few days? ----------------
You have an important exam ? ----------------
You beat your baby sister ? ----------------
You give a birthday party but most of the guests don’t show up ? ----------------

3. Look at the letter from Claudia, a student in England, to her friend Julie .There are 20 gaps. After some gaps there is a verb
in brackets .Put the verb in the correct tense .When there is no verb, write one suitable word –a preposition, an adverb,
an auxiliary verb, an article.etc.
Dear Julie,
I---------------- (arrive) in England three days---------------- I (stay) with a family in a suburb of York. They’re
really nice .Mr. Johns ---------------( work) in York.Mrs Johns has just had a baby ,so she ------------(not work)
at the moment .I haven’t asked her what she does yet ,but I ---------------(think) she’s -------accountant.
I----------------( have) a good time here ,------ everything is very expensive .Yesterday I (take )the train-----
York to do some sightseeing .Something really embarrassing happened ---------- I was there .After I----------
--------( visit) the Viking Museum ,I--------------( decide) to do some shopping .Earlier in the day ,I --------
(see)a beautiful sweater in a department store ,so ,I -------------( go) back --------(buy) it .The shop assistant
----------------(put) it into a bag when I realized that I-------------( forget) my purse with my credit cards! So,
unfortunately, I couldn’t buy ---------- after all.
That’s about all the news for now .Write soon and tell me about your holiday in Portugal .What was Lisbon
--------- ?
Write back soon.
Love ,Claudia
Writing
Write a narrative called “a terrible night out”. ABOUT 175 WORDS
Paragraph 1 Setting the scene (when? Where? good or bad?
Paragraph 2 Description of the events (what happened?
Paragraph 3 Conclusion (what happened afterwards? or How do you feel about it now?

4. Look at the sentences about how to drive a car.
Read the text below to decide if each statement is correct or incorrect.
How to Save Petrol and the Environment
We are all aware of the need to protect the environment but sometimes it's difficult for us to do the
right thing. For example, if you're a motorist the convenience of jumping in the car to go somewhere is
balanced against the knowledge of how harmful each journey can be. But did you know that making a
few simple changes to your driving habits will not only do less damage to our world but will also save
you money and could even be good for your health?
Do you really need to take the car?
Try making more use of public transport. If the service is frequent and reliable you'll soon get used to
using buses and trains. In fact, for shorter journeys why not take the opportunity to get into shape and
go on foot.
Share the journey
How often do you see cars with just one occupant with the driver making the same journey as others
living nearby? Why not car share and half the cost of the journey? There are several websites where
people can swap details and make arrangements to meet up.
Change your habits
When you must use the car plan your journey so you can go to all the places you need to visit rather
taking the car out again and again. If you get caught in a traffic jam switch off the engine when you're
stationary for a long time. Try not to brake too sharply or accelerate too quickly as this will lead to you
using up more fuel. On cold mornings don't warm up the engine before you start your journey and
when you next put fuel in your car think about whether you really need to fill up the tank. All that extra
weight will put more pressure on the engine.
Servicing
Make sure you carry out basic maintenance like checking the tyre pressure regularly. Finally, keep
your car regularly serviced so that it runs as efficiently as possible.
Steps like this will save you money and help you do your bit to protect the environment.
1. Drivers don't care about the environment.
2. . Changing the way you drive has more than one benefit.
3. . The service on public transport is always good.
4. . You should walk when going somewhere nearby.
5. . If you travel with someone else it will save you money.
6. . Avoid sharing personal details on the Internet.
7. . Try to make one journey rather than lots of short ones.
8. . Braking quickly is the safest way to drive.
9. Don't leave the car running before you start a journey.
10. . Filling the car with fuel will save you money.