English practice semestral I. Reading comprehension: Read the text and answer the questions.

Ashleys description of people in high school When I was in high school I knew some people with unusual hobbies. For example, Mike collected chess pieces, and he didnt even play chess! My best friend, Katrina, loved animals. She went to the zoo every day after school. A girl in my science class painted pictures of insects. Another girl in the same class watched old movies every weekend. Two boys in my English class liked to paint their hair red. My Math teacher, Mr. Mark, wrote poetry, and Ms. Spencer, the librarian, made her own clothes. It was an interesting school. 1. Why does Ashley think its an interesting school? a) Because he did a lot of different thing. b) Because some people had unusual hobbies. c) Because he liked the school. d) Because he liked a girl from the science class. 2. What was the hobby of Mr. Mark? a) Writing poetry b) Painting c) Go to the zoo d) watch old movies 3. What did Katrina usually did? a) She went to the zoo b) Collected chess pieces c) Wrote poetry d) She painted her hair red II. Choose the correct alternative. 4. Our house (1) .very big and the trees (2). tall and beautiful. a) b) c) d) were was wasnt werent was were was was

5. Yesterday Tom an ice cream and some fruits. a) wants b) wanting c) wanted d) is going to want

6. There .. a new teacher in my school last year. a) were b) was c) has d) has got 7. Carol: What was the science fiction film like last night? Lilie: . a) I dont want the DVD b) It was black c) It was my favourite book d) It wasnt very exciting. 8. Karen: What kind of programme did you see last night? John: . a) It was very fun b) A nature programme. c) It was on Monday. d) Shrek. 9. Mara: Did they go on a river trip? Sofa: . a) Yes, they go. b) Yes, they did. c) In the morning. d) No, they did. 10. What are the names of the means of transport that you see?

a) A car, a plane and a taxi. b) A tube, a scooter and a ferry. c) A coach, a tube and a ferry. d) A tram, a train, and a ferry. 11. Charly: My friends .. to my party yesterday a) didnt come b) didnt came c) No, I dont d) No, I am not

12. I like music. To me, music is .Math a) more interesting as b) interesting than c) more interesting than d) more interesting 13. The giraffe is .the elephant a) more tall than b) more taller than c) taller than d) tall than 14. Carlos is . Pam at English a) good than b) better than c) better as d) as better as 15. Tom: Where you on Sunday afternoon? Frank: I was at Toms house. a) was b) were c) did d) go 16. I didnt .to you because I was ill. a) write b) wrote c) written d) writing 17. I didnt .a film yesterday because I went to the park a) saw b) see c) sees d) seeing 18. Clark: What happened with Tom yesterday? Andrew: .. a) He was sick b) Because it was very cold c) He is my older brother d) He is stronger than me

19. Mario: Did you go to Spain on holiday last year? Luis: . a) Yes, I do b) Yes, I am c) yes , I was d) Yes, I did 20 Lisa: Was the test difficult? Marcus:.. a) yes, I was b) yes, it is c) yes, he was d) Yes, it was 21. Lisa: What are you going to do this weekend? Sam: .. a) I going to see my friends b) I am visit my aunt and uncle c) Im going to see my friends d) I love reading romantic books 22. Sarah: Do you like romantic music? Samuel: .. a) Yes, but I think classical music is better b) yes, Sally likes boys with blonde hair c) Harry loves hip hop d) John thinks rap music is interesting 23. David: This classroom is untidy Carol: .. a) you have to eat it all b) you have to tidy up c) you have to write it down d) you has to tidy up 24. Natalia: Sarah . Because she doesnt have a test a) doesnt have to study b) doesnt have to study c) doesnt has to study d) isnt have to study 25. James: Its my birthday on Saturday! Sofa: Yes, we.. a) has to invite all your friends

b) have to invite all your friends c) have invite all your friends d) have to inviting all your friends