Student’s name: Askergazina Karakat

Date: 18.09.2024

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Grammar
1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word provided.
1 Karen doesn’t have to go in to school today.
2 I should have bought a present for Fiona.
3 I love being given a compliment.
4 Claire asked me if I liked reggae.

5 The place I'd really like to go is Brazil.

6 This brand of chocolate isn't as popular as the others.

7 Before May, the plans for a new water park will have been finalised by the construction company.

Mark: ___ / 7

2 Complete the sentences with the correct words.

1 I think it was Mark who kicked the ball through the window.

2 Sally apologised for being late.

3 "You go to Marston High School, don’t you?" "Yes, that’s right."

4 Every one of the tickets has been sold. The hall will be full.

5 Did enjoy the play. It really was wonderful. You should go.

6 None of the students like porridge very much. They all hate it!

7 Andy was with us at home all day, so he can’t have been the boy you saw in the shopping mall.

Mark: ___ / 7

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3 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Do not use the past simple.

A cycling holiday
When he was young, my dad 1__________________ (enjoy) going on cycling holidays. That’s
why he decided that we should all go on one together as a family. He said that we
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__________________ (have) a great time! To be honest, the first two days of the holiday
were great. I remember 3__________________ (cycle) through some pretty villages. It was
more difficult for my sister. Her bike was new. She 4__________________ (own) it for only a
couple of weeks. Consequently, she found it hard to control the bike. Then, on the third day, it
started to rain. If we had been close to a railway station, we 5__________________ (board)
the train for home. But we were miles from anywhere and we had to cycle through the rain all
day, and the next day. It was horrible, and we all caught a cold. That’s the last cycling holiday
ever! This time next year, we’ll be on a beach. We 6__________________ (not cycle) on
muddy roads in the rain.

1. Enjoyed
2. Would have
3. Cycling
4. Owned
5. Would have boarded
6. Won’t be cycling

Mark: ___ / 6

Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 Graham has very little money at the moment. He’s never been so ___ up before.
a hard b cheap c badly d deep
2 Many designer goods have a ___ – a distinctive symbol or design that identifies the brand.
a slogan b jingle c logo d commercial
3 Clara is a ___ young woman who has helped many others.
a German b selfless c stingy d awful
4 Both cars were damaged, but I don’t know who was ___ fault.
a on b at c in d for
5 I could tell mum was annoyed because she ___ her lips.
a pursed b raised c scowled d shrugged
6 Guess who I ___ yesterday! Dave! I saw him in the library. I hadn’t seen him for a year.
a turned into b looked after c ran into d called off
7 Emily is quite ___-known in Canada because she has appeared on TV there.
a well b highly c deeply d half
8 ___ other people’s secrets is obviously a mean thing to do.
a Misleading b Disguising c Revealing d Deceiving
9 On the demonstration, we all shouted ___ .
a speeches b slogans c petitions d placards
10 If you really want to ___ in your career, you should work hard and listen to advice.
a take on b get ahead c put in d set up
Mark: ___ / 10

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4 Complete the sentences with the correct words.
1 I bought this camera for £500, but it was a ___________-off. It’s only worth £100.
2 Joe asked Susie out, but she ___________ him down. She didn’t want to go on a date.
3 In the dark, Americans switch on a flashlight, but British people switch on a ___________ .
4 It was a ___________-fetched story. Nobody believed a word of it.
5 What’s the matter ___________ Paula? She seems really miserable.
1 a rip-off
2 turned
3 torch
4 far-fetched
5 with

Mark: ___ / 5

5 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the words in brackets.
1 After the holiday was cancelled, I was down in the dumps.
2 I guess Sophie and I are on the same wavelength.
3 After winning the lottery, Jo has been living in the lap of luxury.
4 If you support our plan, give it a thumbs up.
5 Since losing his job, Jack has been living hand to mouth.

Mark: ___ / 5

Use of English
6 Complete the dialogue. Write one word in each gap.
1 word
2 mind
3 show
4 opinion
5 point
6 wrong
7 kind
8 hold
9 choose
10 attention

Mark: ___ / 10

Listening
7  12 Listen to four people talking about summer jobs. Match the speakers (1–4) with the sentences (A–
E). There is one extra sentence.
A Speaker ___ advises against commuting long distances to do a summer job.

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 B Speaker ___ says that they did a job with fixed hours last summer.
C Speaker ___ suggests buying things that will help you do a summer job.
D Speaker ___ recommends getting a job in a café or a restaurant.
E Speaker ___ tells a story of a negative experience that happened to them.
A- 2
B- 5
C- 3
D- 1
E- 2

Mark: ___ / 5

Reading

YOPEY
Whilst barely a week goes by without seeing dramatic tabloid headlines about teenage
criminality, it is rare to come across any positive stories about young people in the press.
Indeed, anyone reading newspapers would conclude that the younger generation must be
made up of the worst sort of criminals. That’s why Young People of the Year, or YOPEY, is
such a breath of fresh air. What it aims to do is give young people a fairer image in the media
by highlighting their achievements. It does this by spreading good news stories about young
people by asking celebrities, politicians and well-known companies to endorse or sponsor
their campaign, and by running schemes which get young people to work with vulnerable
older people. Its main focus, though, is on getting ordinary people to nominate under-
nineteens in their community who have helped others, and then presenting them with an
award. Not only does the award make young people feel positive about themselves, but the
publicity surrounding it inspires other kids to try to help in their community. If only the media
were to focus on covering award schemes like this one, rather than devoting so much
coverage to stories of petty crime. To my mind, it would not only reveal to society just how
many young people get a lot out of life by helping their local communities, but it would also
remind us all of how important it is to include young people in their communities, and the
benefits for everybody that would bring. We should encourage young people to play a full and
active role in their neighbourhoods.
While always full of admiration for celebrities prepared to use their fame to selflessly advance
important causes, or business leaders ready to put their hands in their pockets, no-one
inspires me more than a youngster willing to put others before themselves. Take Laura, the
winner of a recent YOPEY award, and a wheelchair athlete who has completed numerous
long-distance events, all in the name of charity. By getting wealthy companies and individuals
to sponsor her performances, she has financed the building and equipping of a play centre for
children with special needs. Or take Daniel, who has spent the last two years helping to create
a skatepark in a town near to where he lives. No athlete himself, his talents lie elsewhere. He
has worked tirelessly to gather together funds for the project, persuading local businesses to
get behind his ideas, and local celebrities to contribute.

Read the text. Choose the correct answers.

1-B
2-A
3-C
4-A
5-C

Mark: ___ / 5

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 Writing
Summarize the text you just read in 5-6 sentences. Write your own sentences and DO NOT

COPY THE SENTENCES FROM THE TEXT.

YOPEY works to improve the public image of teenagers by focusing on their positive
contributions. It invites communities to recognize young people who have made a difference,
awarding those efforts to inspire more youth involvement. The campaign is supported by public
figures and companies, helping to spread positive stories. These awards boost self-esteem in
young people and motivate others to take part in community work. For instance, Laura raised
money for a children's center through charity sports, while Daniel led the effort to fund and build
a local skatepark.
Mark: / 10

Total: ____/ 70