Name: Polina Zaykova Class: 9-C

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present
Simple or the Present Continuous.
0 I honestly believe (believe) that Annie's capable of winning the music competition.
1 My brother is working as a waiter this summer to earn some money for a new car.
2 I've already told the police everything I know. I'm afraid I don’t remember anything else.
3 I never watch the same film twice.
4 What are you doing? Be more careful. This camera is very expensive.
5 Samuel hates talking on the phone in French because he doesn’t understand anything.
6 It's hot today. Why are you wearing a coat and a scarf?
7 I need to buy some formal clothes to wear to my new job.
2 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the correct form of
the verbs in CAPITALS.
0 This soup has got a strange taste. Is it safe to eat it? TASTE This soup tastes strange. Is it
safe to eat it?
1 There's a party at the youth centre now. HAVE They are having a party at the youth centre
now.
2 Which bangle do you like more? PREFER Which bangle do you prefer?
3 I might go to the festival after all but I'm not sure. THINK I’m thinking of going to the
festival, but I'm not sure.
4 Sean is very handsome in his new suit. LOOK Sean looks very handsome in his new suit.
3. Complete the sentences with the missing prepositions.
0 Why don't you try these trousers on? The changing rooms are over there.
1 Celia always wears strange clothes because she likes to be the centre of attention.
2 Robert gets on well with his sister, but he often argues with his brother.
3 It’s sad that you’ve lost touch with your friend from your old school.
4 Sam doesn’t really care about his appearance. He just wants to feel comfortable.
5 My best friend is always there for me when I’m having problems
4 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters are given. Use the
definitions in brackets to help you.
0 My mum always goes for a casual (not formal) look unless she’s attending an important
meeting.
1 Ted is so rebellious (against rules) that he does exactly the opposite of what his parents
would like.
2 I always feel happy and carefree (without worries) during the summer holidays because I don’t
have to think about schoolwork.
3 James is so open and friendly that you can tell he feels comfortable (relaxed and confident)
in his own skin.
4 Winning that prize at such a young age is quite an attachment (something difficult which has been
done successfully).
5 Celia seems like a shallow (not deep or serious) person because she’s always laughing, but
actually she thinks about very serious issues.
4. Choose the correct option.
0 I believe that fashion and design play an important role in our lives.
1 Are you looking for anything in particular?
2 Susan has all five albums recorded by this pop group from South London.
3 I am thinking about going to the Shakespeare festival this year.
4 You look really stupid in this hat – it's much too big.
5 I'm not sure if they have a good time at the festival this time.
5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Use the Present
 Perfect Simple or Continuous.
0 It has been snowing (snow) heavily since we left home.
1 They have been selling (sell) the best works of art here for almost a century.
2 Our readers have sent (send) a lot of questions to the invited guest, and the final day to
send your questions was yesterday.
3 My family have been having (have) this painting for many generations.
4 Annie hasn’t met (not / meet) her new neighbours yet.
5 How long have you been studying (you / study) at the Art College?
6 Choose the correct option, A, B, C or D to complete the text.
MUSIC FESTIVALS
The summer is almost here and it's time to 0 A some holiday plans.What 1 A music festivals? Do
you enjoy them? Maybe you could go to one this summer? If your search for reasonably priced
tickets is 2 B, you can attend a lot of different performances and have a great time. If you decide to
attend a festival, make sure you take a friend with you. I 3 C to music festivals for five years now
and I can assure you that the people there are usually friendly, relaxed and 4 A ,so even if you go
alone, you are bound to make some friends. Do be prepared for all kinds of weather as it can
change a lot during a festival. Take a 5 A in case it gets cold in the evening, and definitely wear
shoes that will keep your feet dry.
0 A make B do C take
1 A do you think about B are you thinking of C have you thought
2 A unacceptable B successful C able
3 A go B have gone C have been going
4 A easy-going B vain C shallow
5 A waistcoat B fleece C bangle
7Word formation – common suffixes 1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
the words in CAPITALS.
0 His idea is to educate children by letting them follow their own interests. EDUCATION
1 His new house is an amazing creation. It’s so unique! CREATE
2 We got hope lost and had to ask the way to our hotel. HOPE
3 You have no obligation to answer the questions. OBLIGED
4 I was thrilled when I got news of my acception to the design school. ACCEPT
5 You must be respectful when you meet him as he’s very important. RESPECT 8 A new
look 1 Read the definitions and write the words. There is one space for each missing
letter.
0 an accessory you can wear on your finger – r i n g
1 something that you put around your neck when you wear a suit and a shirt – _ _ _
2 you can put it on the upper part of your body when you do sport – _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3 an accessory you can wear on your wrist as jewellery, a kind of bracelet – b a n g l e
4 a type of very tight trousers you wear, often for running or doing exercise – l e g g i n g s
5 a type of jacket which does not cover the arms and which you often wear with a suit – w a i s t
coat
9. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There is one extra word. fashion
comfortable trendy flow casual appearance centre
0 Changing your hair colour to bright pink or blue is very trendy right now.
1 Although he works in an office, he always goes for a casual look, wearing jeans and a jacket
instead of a suit and tie.
2 I don’t care what other people think of what I wear as long as I feel comfortable in my own
skin.
3 Stella cares so much about her appereance that she spends at least an hour getting ready to
go out
.4 With her strange clothes and bright green hair, Kelly is always the centre of attention.
5 I know you don’t like wearing a school uniform, but isn’t it easier to just go with the rules instead of
complaining all the time?