English Test

for XIIth form

Name/ Surname:_______________
Date:________________
Points:____________
Mark:____________

I . You are going to read a magazine article about a rescue. For questions 1-10, choose the answer (A, B or
C) which you think fits best according to the text. (20 point)

It was just after 9.30 on a cold, wet February morning that I got a call from my 17-year-old son
Matthew. Mum, Im at the hospital , he said. Terrible thoughts started going through my head but before I
really had a chance to worry, he added Ive just saved a baby girl from drowning. What I didnt know at
that stage was that he had put his own life at risk in order to save her.
Matthew loves fishing and youll find him by the River Medway in Maidstone in his spare time. That
day the water was high and dangerous because there had been a lot of rain. Matthew was sitting by the river
when he heard a woman scream, My baby, my baby, shes dying! He looked over to see a woman and a
young girl by the waters edge. He ran up to them to see if there was anything he could do to help. In the
water he saw an upside down pushchair. Without thinking, Matthew dived in and went underwater to push
the chair up towards the little girls mum.
At the local hospital, the doctors praised Matthew for reacting so quickly. They said that if little Emily
had been in the freezing water for just another three seconds, the outcome could have been horribly
different. But it wasnt only Emily that was lucky to be alive. A few days later I was reading the local paper
when I saw a danger warning for the river. It was only then that I realized I could have lost my son, too.
Soon afterwards, Matthew, myself and my too younger daughters went along to Emilys second
birthday party. There, her grandmother drank a toast to Matthew. She thanked him for saving Emilys life
and said theyd think of him on every one of her birthdays. It sent a shiver down my spine and it still makes
me go all funny thinking about it now. He was hailed as a hero and received a lot of attention from the
media. He made the front page of the local paper and even appeared on television. Im proud of my son.
Hes a caring lad who puts other people before himself. And he had obviously got a level head I think Id
have panicked. Hell always be my river hero.

1. Matthew managed to save Emily from drowning

a. in a lake b. in a fountain c. in a river
2. Before jumping into the water, Matthew
a. did a lot of thinking b. called for help c. didnt have any time to think about what he was doing)
3. In the water, Matthew saw
a. Emily b.an upside down pushchair c. a baby
4. Matthews mother had realized that she could have lost her son when
a. she read about the warning for the river b. Matthew called her c. Emily fell into the water
5. If the girl had been in the water for a longer period of time, she would have
a. died b. survived c. lost her consciousness
6. The doctors congratulated Matthew for
a. his quick reaction b. jumping into the freezing cold water c. his hesitation
7. At Emilys second birthday party, there were also
a. Matthews brothers b. Matthews sisters c. Matthews cousins
8. Matthew appeared on
a. the radio b. the local newspaper c. the local magazine
9. Matthews mother felt
a. bad about the situation b. happy for having such a caring son c. upset with her son
10. Matthews mother says about herself that she
a. is as brave as her son b. would have been really scared c. would have jumped into the water

II. Report the following sentences: ( 10 points)

1. Lay the table on the terrace, Maggie.

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2. If you do not return the money in time, Jack, you will be prosecuted.
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3. Will you spend your holiday abroad this year?
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4. By the time we come back, she will have finished typing her report.
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5. I have been studying this phenomenon for 20 years already.
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III. Answer the question bringing supporting arguments. ( 20 points)

If you were a teacher, what would you change in organizing exams and why?
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 English Test
for XIIth form
Name/ Surname:_______________
Date:________________
Points:____________
Mark:____________

I. Complete sentences 1-10, using the following words: far, long, much, many, soon, well. (12 points)
1.You can go out, as__________as you do your homework first.
2. As_________as he got home he got changed and went back out again.
3. There are plenty of biscuits. Eat as___________as you want.
4. As________as being an excellent sportswoman, shes a brilliant scientist.
5. Are Claire and Mario still going out with each other?
As________as I know they are, yes.
6. That exam was really difficult. I did as________as I could and left the rest blank.

II. Complete the second sentence with criticism in the past, using should have or shouldnt have.
(10p)
1. The students werent paying attention during the teachers presentation.
The students_______________________________________________
2. Tom was rude with his mother.
Tom _____________________________________________________
3. I didnt apologize to my sister earlier.
I_________________________________________________________
4. I think that Jack ate too much.
Jack _____________________________________________________
5. Sarah didnt mean what she was saying.
Sarah_____________________________________________________

III. Read the following text and answer the questions by saying which one is TRUE (T) and which one
is FALSE (F). (16 points)
Our English teacher gave us a very interesting task last week. Therefore, each student has to make a
brief and clear description of our best friend(s). After I really thought about it, I have decided to write
about two of my friends, Joey and Jack.
They are not usually very sentimental, but they both like to feel materially and financially secure. They
enjoy receiving gifts from famous designers and they also appreciate high quality goods. They are
hardworking and dedicated to their careers, so a business related present is always a good idea. They are
also obsessed with time and will be delighted with a watch or an antique clock. If you are thinking of
buying clothes for my cousins, make sure they are stylish classics, as Joey and Jack are somewhat
traditional! (...)
1. The task given by the teacher consisted of writing a long description of their friends. ______
2. Joey and Jack enjoy receiving cheap presents. ______
3. The boys are not very ambitious persons. ______
4. The two are very punctual, always keeping to arranged times. ______
5. Joey and Jack like to have the necessary material and financial resources. _______
6. The boys dislike old-fashion clothes, especially classical ones. ______
7. The boys are still in a search for a career in the fashion world. _______
8. Watches are a perfect present for Jack and Joey._________

IV. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense form: ( 20 points)
1. They ..English now. (to learn).
2. While I., youat a disco.(to work, to dance)
3. Nobody knows that heto sell his parents house. (decide)
4. Julia did not enjoy the event as much as she to.(expect)
5. The child is so dirty. He in the wet sand since morning.(play)
6. This house.two years ago by his grandparents.(build)
7. The topic of the discussion..already by them. (choose)
8. If you do not find me at home, youthe package on the garden table. (leave)
9. I by mother to write essay in English. ( not help)
10. ..the books to Mary tomorrow? (to return).