8th grade Thursday, October 21st

Test paper

I. Fill in: a, an or the where necessary.

Egypt, well-known for its ancient civilization, is one of ____________ most heavily populated countries
in ____________ Africa. Some of _________ world’s most famous monuments are found there and
thousands travel to Egypt each year to see _________ Pyramids, ________ Great Sphinx and ride on
___________ camels across desert sands. Picture yourself taking ___________ relaxing cruise down the
Nile as ____________ sun slowly sets. Imagine walking in _________ footsteps of ___________
Pharaohs, ancient rulers of this land. It’s ________ adventure of ________ lifetime, and you don’t have
to be _______ archeologist to enjoy ______ wonders and riches this country has to offer.

II. Complete the conversation putting the verbs into the present perfect simple or simple past:

A: Hi John! How are you?

B: Great! I ______________ (have) the best weekend ever.

A: What _________________ (you/do)?

B: I _________________ (go) to the Apollo theatre with Jo and Don on Saturday, and the play we saw
___________ (be).

A: Really? I _______________ (never/be) to the Apollo.

B: Well, you should definitely watch this play. It’s the funniest comedy I ______________ (ever/see).
You know, Don and I _______________ (already/book) tickets to see the play again on Friday. I think
Don ____________ (invite) Jennifer yesterday. Do you want to come along?

III. Circle the mistake, then correct it:

1. At present Frank has worked for an advertising company. ___________________________________ .

2. I am thinking he doesn’t like me. _______________________________________________________ .

3. I don’t get together very well with my stepmother. _______________________________________ .

4. I can’t get through this illness. _____________________________________________________ .

IV. Write a short paragraph (five lines) about a train journey.

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8th grade Thursday, October 21st