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Test paper
1. Join the contrasting pairs of sentences using despite or even though: (5 x 4 = 20p)
a) He was an experienced explorer. He couldn’t finish the journey.
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b) She gets altitude sickness. She decided to climb Mount Everest.
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c) The weather was bad. The kids went on a picnic.
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d) John is rich. He is not generous.
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e) They have a lot of money. They are not happy.
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2. For each adjective choose the correct preposition: (4 x 4 = 16p)

Hannah is good …… playing tennis. a) at b) for c) about
My teacher is shocked ……. rudeness. a) at b) by c) in
My friend is interested ……. writing horror stories. a) for b) in c) by
I am not afraid ……. spiders but bats terrify me. a) in b) on c) of

3. Circle the correct word: (6 x 2 = 12p)

Which/Witch book would you like to borrow?
Their/They’re cars are in the shop until tomorrow.
He was in a hurry so he left before ordering any desert/dessert.
The Finnish/finish flag is not very popular.
Could you pause/paws the game for a moment, please? I need to speak to you.
Be careful not to trip, your shoe lace is loose/lose.

4. Change these questions into indirect questions: (4 x 4 = 16p)

Where were the martial arts first practiced?
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Do they teach English here?
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When are the classes going to start?
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Who is responsible for that project?
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5. A friend of yours needs some advice. Read the problem and write up an answer for your friend on the back of
this page (min. 40 words): (26 p)
“I was invited to a party next weekend. I sounds really cool and I would really like to go, but I don’t have any
appropriate clothes for this party. I’m a little short on cash too, so shopping is out of the question. Heeelp!!! I
really want to go. What could I do?

* Please read all the instructions carefully

* 10 points granted
* Crying allowed as long as you don’t disturb your classmates
* Don’t wipe tears on the exam paper
* Good luck!