This document contains an English vocabulary practice test with multiple choice questions testing understanding of vocabulary words in context. It also contains exercises practicing reported speech, grammar, and phrasal verbs. The vocabulary questions cover topics like small towns, soap operas, schools, film preferences, greetings, expectations, and film enjoyment. The grammar exercises focus on reported speech, verb tenses, and phrasal verbs.

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1. Choose the correct answer to show you have understood the meaning of the words in italics.
1. I was heartbroken when my dog got better / died.
2. My favourite soap opera is about people in a small town / endangered animals.
3. The latest teen film is set in a school / many cinemas in the city.
4. I like this channel because there are no adverts / the seats are comfortable.
5. Our teacher always greets us when we arrive / leave.
6. She has got great expectations / good memories of her childhood.
7. Maybe we can screen a special song / an old film during the party.
8. He’s so predictable. I always / never know what he’s going to do.
9. Although this film was a box-office hit, I enjoyed / didn’t enjoy it.
10. My older brother is starring in tonight’s competition / performance.
2. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of used to, be used to or get used to. Do not change
the original meaning of the sentences.
1. Every day, Gena feels happier about her new job.
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2. Helen played the cello every day when she was a child.
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3. Julian bought a motorcycle last month. Now he finds it easy to ride.
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4. Caroline only recently began to read books in English.
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3. Match the verbs in I to a suitable continuation in II.
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II
1. pinpoint
..... a. a friend
2. take up
..... b. house
3. greet
..... c. your appearance
4. broadcast
..... d. the problem
5. star
..... e. space
6. move
..... f. in a film
7. disguise
..... g. a concert
4. Complete the sentences with the correct form of suitable phrasal verbs below.
come on • sell out • go on • put on • set in • cut off • take up • kick off • tune in
1. My coach threatened to …………………………… me …………………………… the team if I didn’t practise more.
2. The local musicians in our town …………………………… a free concert next week.
3. My favourite programme always …………………………… just as I get home from school.
4. I can’t wait to …………………………… to next week’s show and discover who the murderer is.
5. Having a dog can …………………………… a lot of your time.
6. The lecture seemed to …………………………… forever. We were so happy when it finally ended.
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5. Complete the film review with suitable words and phrases below. Make any necessary changes.
There are more words than you need.
special effects • be set in • character • screen • plot • cast • star • remarkable • appeal to • box-office hit
high point • audience
Inkheart is a film about books that come to life. It 1. …………………………… the towns and villages of Europe, where
Meggie and her father Mo are looking for a rare book called Inkheart.
Mo has got a magical gift. When he reads books aloud, the 2. …………………………… come out of the pages. However,
there must be an exchange, with someone from our world entering the pages of the book instead. This is the basis of the
3.
…………………………… of the film. Mo has got a problem with Capricorn, who was once released from Inkheart.
Capricorn wants him to go on reading aloud, so more people will be released from the book and he will have an army of
people to rule the world. This film has a 4. …………………………… of famous and talented actors, many of whom
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…………………………… in Oscar-winning roles. However, though the idea behind this film is quite
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…………………………… , the result is a little disappointing. Director Iain Softley struggles to make his
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…………………………… really feel how amazing the world of books can be. This film will 8. ……………………………
children, but adults may enjoy it less.
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1. Complete the sentences with the reporting verbs below.
admitted • offered • complained • wondered • suggested • ordered
1. “Do you think I should study German next year?” Evelyn ……………………… .
2. “We should get a good night’s sleep first,” Chris ……………………… .
3. “I forgot to feed the dog,” Tiffany ……………………… .
4. “This kitchen is too crowded!” Bianca ……………………… .
5. “Jump!” the sports teacher ……………………… .
6. “I can lend you my dictionary for the exam,” Jeremy ……………………… .
2. Complete the sentences in reported speech.
1. “The soup isn’t hot enough,” the customer complained.
The customer complained .................................................................................................................. .
2. “The council has recently put recycling bins in our street,” I said.
I told them .......................................................................................................................................... .
3. “Helen is going to take Jill to the school play,” Michael mentioned.
Michael mentioned ............................................................................................................................. .
4. “I didn’t enjoy my yoga class last week,” Andrew told me.
Andrew told me .................................................................................................................................. .
5. “I wasn’t able to repair the pipe,” David said.
David said .......................................................................................................................................... .
6. “I’ll return your laptop later today,” Sharon promised.
Sharon promised ................................................................................................................................ .
7. “We’re having a barbecue at the beach this evening,” the boys declared.
The boys announced .......................................................................................................................... .
8. “Don’t pick those mushrooms because they’re poisonous,” Cameron warned.
Cameron warned them ....................................................................................................................... .
3. Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.
1. “Our judo team aren’t doing very well this year,” Stan admitted.
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2. “You’ve got a job interview tomorrow,” Mum reminded me.
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3. “Our neighbours bought a new car yesterday,” Ronny told me.
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4. “Don’t try to move the bed by yourself,” Richard warned me.
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5. “I can’t make sense of these figures!” complained Valerie.
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6. “Wear a helmet!” his father insisted.
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4. Rewrite the questions in reported speech.
1. “Is this salad fresh?” Julia wanted to know.
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2. “Why didn’t you return this book yesterday?” the librarian enquired.
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3. “Milly, are you staying here this afternoon?” Eva asked.
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4. “Have you ever read these old books?” Stan wanted to know.
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5. “When are you going to take your sister to the zoo?” we asked him.
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6. “Can Agnes help me make a cake for the party tomorrow?” Ellen asked.
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