English First Term Exam Practice 1
English First Term Exam Practice 1
At the end of the school year, each student wrote a special ________ (1) to their future self, talking about
their hopes and dreams. They folded the note and put it in an ________ (2) to keep it safe. To make sure it
could be delivered, they put a ________ (3) on it, just like real mail. The teacher collected each ________
(4) and arranged them all together.
Then, the teacher put all of these notes into a big ________ (5) near the school office. Some students
added a colorful ________ (6) from family vacations, so friends could enjoy seeing different places. Before
sealing the box, the teacher wrote the school’s ________ (7) on it, in case it got lost. Finally, she took it to
the ________ (8) to be stored until graduation day, when everyone could open their letters and remember
their fifth-grade dreams.
Simple past, Simple present, present continuous, simple future and present perfect
Practice 1: A Day at the Zoo
Yesterday, our class ________ (1. go) to the zoo. We ________ (2. leave) the school at 8 a.m., and everyone
was very excited. Right now, I ________ (3. write) about the trip in my journal. At the zoo, we ________ (4.
see) many different animals, and our teacher ________ (5. tell) us interesting facts about each one. By the
time we reached the lion’s enclosure, the lions had already finished their breakfast and were relaxing in the
sun.
Since we got back, I ________ (6. not stop) talking about the monkeys. They ________ (7. swing) from tree
to tree when we arrived at their area, and I even ________ (8. take) a few photos. Now, I ________ (9.
plan) to show the pictures to my family tonight. I hope they ________ (10. enjoy) them as much as I did!
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Simple past and present perfect
Last weekend, my family and I ________ (1. go) to the lake for a picnic. It was a sunny day, so we ________
(2. bring) lots of food and drinks. My sister and I ________ (3. swim) in the lake for hours, and we even
________ (4. catch) some small fish with a net.
Since then, I ________ (5. tell) all my friends about the trip. I ________ (6. speak) to my best friend about it
yesterday, and he ________ (7. decide) to join us next time. We ________ (8. drink) lemonade by the lake
and ________ (9. have) a great time as a family.
Now, I think that going to the lake has become one of my favorite things to do, and I ________ (10. already
make) plans to go back soon.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
Rewrite each sentence using the present perfect tense with already, just, yet, or before.
1. I ate my lunch. (use already)
Who showed Emma and her class around the animal shelter?
part 2
journey shelf cooker pots fire cushions lampshade photographs parcel
address
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
I) Short Answers:
1. Sarah, a staff member, showed Emma and her class around the animal shelter.
2. The animals at the shelter get fed twice a day.
3. Sarah says they need extra food, blankets, and toys for the animals at the shelter.
1. C
2. A
3. B