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FD2 - Mid - Term Test

This document appears to be a practice mid-term test with 7 exercises testing a variety of English language skills including parts of speech, verb tenses, reported speech, translation, and error correction. The exercises increase in difficulty moving from basic identification and matching to gap fills, sentence rewrites, and translation.

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FD2 - Mid - Term Test

This document appears to be a practice mid-term test with 7 exercises testing a variety of English language skills including parts of speech, verb tenses, reported speech, translation, and error correction. The exercises increase in difficulty moving from basic identification and matching to gap fills, sentence rewrites, and translation.

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Mid-term Test (90’)

Name: ………………………..
Exercise 1: Circle the correct word or phrase in the sentences below.

1. It was easy understanding / to understand why they liked living close to the beach.
2. When they finally arrived, the students were too tired cooking / to cook anything.
3. I felt very nervous presenting / to present my assignment to the class.
4. The large tree prevented them from getting / to get wet in the rain.
5. I’m sorry for causing / to cause you so much trouble.
6. The lady in front was wearing a hat that was too big seeing / to see over.
7. They decided to rent a flat instead of staying / to stay in a hotel.

Exercise 2: Match the beginnings (1-8) and the endings (a-h) of the sentences. Join
them by adding a suitable -ed or ing adjective formed from one of the verbs in the box.
Use each verb once.

excite frighten interest please relax surprise tire satisfy

1. I was really a. adventure I’ve ever had. I can’t


pleased c wait to go back!
2. Martin’s excellent exam results b. as he had hardly had time to
were very study.
3. The jungle was full of strange c. when I opened my present
noises and I felt because it was just what I wanted.
4. After so much hard work, it was d. after exercise.
a very

5. Paula wasn’t e. moment when I finally finished


the project.
6. Having a warm bath can be very f. So, I had a warm bath.
7. My trip through the jungle was g. during the whole trip.
the most
8. After walking so far I felt very h. in the lecture so she fell asleep.

Exercise 3: Fill in the gaps with the adjectives in the box in a comparative or
superlative form.

brave effective exciting expensive fast happy good heavy small

1. I travelled through Turkey by train because it was the fastest to cross the country.
2. Scientists have discovered a tiny bacterium living in the deep ocean. They say it is
……………… living organism known to man.
3. It is almost impossible to find a parking space in the city centre so it is ……………… to
travel by public transport if you need to go there.
4. Pain killers are much ……………… now so they reduce pain a lot faster than in the
past.
5. I like all kinds of sports, but I think football is ……………… game to watch because it is so
fast-moving.
6. Nick did a bungee-jump, but I was too scared. He’s much ……………… than me.
7. I think people from the north of my country are ……………… than people from the south.
In the south no one ever seems to smile, but it’s the opposite in the north.
8. The website listed hotels in a wide price range. I was amazed that the ……………… ones
cost over $500 a night.
9. Weightlifters these days are lifting ……………… weights than ever before.

Exercise 4: Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1. I met Annie and she said me she was getting married.


2. The education minister encouraged students take out a loan to cover their fees
3. At the interview he asked did I want to start the job tomorrow!
4. The speaker urged people that they should vote for him.
5. We agreed making our presentation to the group first
6. My tutor promised mark the first draft of my dissertation immediately.
7. Jacques invited us going to his house for dinner on Friday.
8. During the Speaking module the examiner asked me what were my hobbies.
9. The customers complained the quality of the food
10. When the college announced about the changes, everyone was worried.
11. I wanted to pay for myself but my boyfriend insisted to pay.
12. The university sent me an email asking me when would I be arriving.

Exercise 5: Fill in the gaps with an appropriate form of the verb in brackets.
1. For a long time people thought (think) the giant panda was a type of raccoon.
2. At the beginning of the experiment, the chemicals ……………….. (place) in the beaker.
3. In medieval times the earth ……………….. (believe) to be flat.
4. Up until now students ……………….. (allow) to wear what they want, but the new head
teacher has decided to introduce a uniform.
5. I can’t drive you to the airport because my car ……………….. (service) tomorrow.
6. Next year the new theatre ……………….. (open) by some of Britain’s biggest acting stars.
7. It ……………….. (expect) that the President will resign due to the recent revelations.
8. Chocolate ……………….. (make) from the bean of the cacao tree.
9. This report ……………….. (claim) that there is corruption throughout the company.
10. Several students ……………….. (know) to have cheated in their exams.
11. People need ……………….. (encourage) to use public transport if we want to reduce our
carbon emissions.
12. I went on holiday because I really needed ……………….. (take) a break.

Exercise 6: Report each of the sentences


1. ‘We are going to lower taxes and reduce unemployment!’
 The government………………………………………………………………………
2. ‘I really think you should apply for the job. You’d have a good chance of getting it.’
 She……………………………………………………………………………………
3. ‘No, I won’t help you. Do it yourself!’
 He ………………………………………………………………………………
4. ‘Oh, okay, I’ll go to the meeting.’
 She ………………………………………………………………………………
5. ‘I didn’t cause the accident. It wasn’t me.’

 He ………………………………………………………………………………
6. ‘We are very sorry that we lost your application form.’
 They ………………………………………………………………………………
7. ‘Why aren’t there many poisonous snakes in Britain?
 He………………………………………………………………………………

8. ‘Are you going to the lecture tomorrow?’


 She………………………………………………………………………………

9. ‘Why don’t you have a day off? You could do with a rest.’
 She ………………………………………………………………………………

10. ‘Please come to the theatre with me, Dan. I really think you’ll enjoy it.’
‘Oh, alright then, Claire.’
 Claire ………………………………………………………………………………

Exercise 7: Translate into English


1. Anh ấy đã hành động một cách rất trẻ con.
2. Bạn cần sự kết hợp của động lực, kế hoạch và sự chăm chỉ để thực hiện ước mơ của mình.
3. Hôm qua John đã kể cho tôi nghe một câu chuyện cười. Đó là câu chuyện hài nhất mà tôi
từng nghe.
4. Điều kiện sống bây giờ tồi tệ hơn trước đây.
5. Lương giáo sư cao hơn lương thư ký.
6. Cuốn sách này đắt gấp đôi cuốn kia.
7. Càng lớn tuổi, cô ấy càng trở nên xinh đẹp.
8. Nếu bạn không chấp nhận lời đề nghị, bạn sẽ hối hận về sau.
9. Một sân vận động mới đang được xây dựng gần nhà ga.
10. Máy tính sẽ được sửa chữa vào ngày mai.
11. Tôi không thể nhìn thấy ví của mình. Nó có thể đã bị lấy đi.
12. Món ăn nên được để nguội trước khi mang ra ăn.
13. Chỉ là bạn học chưa đủ thôi. Nếu bạn nghiên cứu thêm, bạn sẽ vượt qua khóa học này một
cách dễ dàng trong học kỳ này.
14. Nếu tôi không đến đó vào ngày hôm đó, tôi đã không gặp bạn.
15. Nếu không vì cảnh báo kịp thời của bạn, chúng tôi đã không nhận thức được sự nguy hiểm.
16. Mẹ tôi nhắc tôi mua một ít đường trên đường về nhà.
17. John nói rằng anh ấy đã học xong bài của mình ngày hôm trước.
18. Người du lịch hỏi tôi mất bao lâu để đến sân bay.
19. Cô ấy thừa nhận đã đánh rơi chiếc bình của tôi khi cô ấy đang lau kệ.
20. Cô ấy yêu cầu anh ta ngừng gây ra tiếng ồn đó, giải thích rằng cô ấy không thể tập trung.

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