Name:___________________ 20p Granted

Semestrial paper IXth grade Final mark ________

1. Write the synonyms: (1p X 10= )

display
grave
entire
turned into
delight
famous
called
put on public show
to improve
acknowledge

2. Write the missing word: (2p X 10= )

a) First of ________, let me tell you how everything began.
b) Dont believe what he says, hes telling __________________________ tales.
c) I didnt know anyone at the wedding reception. I felt like a fish ________ of water.
d) A: Can you believe what he told you? B: Hmm! I dont know Theres something __________ about it.
e) At first painting was just a hobby but it has recently become a full time ___________.
f) He _____________ up painting just a few years ago.
g) Its not a good idea to ___________ meals. You wont lose weight that way.
h) He is ____________ to get the job his qualifications.
i) Your brother eats too much junk _________ . you should tell him that.
j) For me, a hobby is a change of _____________.
3. Fill in with the correct quantifier (many, much, few, a few, little, a little): (1p X 5= )

a) Hes become _______ happier since he moved back home.

b) _____________ is known about the way he died. The police are still investigating.
c) I need _______ more time to solve this problem.
d) How _________ sugar do you take in your coffee?
e) Paragliding is a dangerous sport. ______________ people practice it.
4. Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple/continuous or present perfect simple/continuous:
(2p X 12= )
a. What is he doing there? He _________________ (repair) the car.
b. Thomas __________ (not see) his mother since Christmas.
c. ________ he already ___________ (leave) the office?
d. At present Jane ______________ (work) for a telecommunication company but her
husband_________________ (not have) a job.
e. We ___________ (not speak) English since we arrived.
f. I ______ just _______ (hear) about the fire.
g. ________ you ever __________ (want) to change schools?
h. I usually _____________ (leave) work at four, but today I _________________(stay) late because we
_________________ (have) an important meeting and Mr. Harris _______________ (need) me.

5. Write a paragraph about your hobby. You can write about why it is important for you, what you need for
it, how often you practice it, etc. (100 words)

Vocabulary 6 points Coherence and cohesion 5 points

Grammar 5 points Layout 5 points