In the past, people

Language Test 4A** to the

library to find out about a subject.
Grammar
1 Complete the second sentence so ___/10 marks
that it means the same as the first.
Use the words in brackets. 2 Complete the sentences with the
1 It’s necessary for us to be careful correct modal verbs. Sometimes
because there are snakes here. more than one answer is possible.
(have) 1 She ski, but she wants
We to learn.
because there are snakes here. 2 There aren’t any clouds in the
2 She has the ability to speak three sky at the moment, but it
languages fluently. (can) rain later.
She 3 I go home at once! It’s
fluently. very late!
3 It isn’t necessary for you to read 4 He work at the
all the books. (have) weekends, but he hates it. He
You would prefer to go out with his
all the books. friends.
4 I think it’s a good idea for you to 5 You go into that room!
use sun cream when you go It’s against the rules!
hiking. (should) 6 We do any homework
I think you last weekend, so we spent
when you go hiking. Saturday and Sunday at the
5 When I was a child, I had the beach.
ability to run all day and not get 7 Angela be at the
tired. (could) cinema, but I’m not sure.
When I was a child, I 8 He passed all his exams. He
be happy.
and not get tired. 9 They be on holiday!
6 It isn’t necessary for her to stay The holidays don’t start until next
at home tonight. (to) week.
She 10 You spend many
at home tonight. years studying if you want to be a
7 It isn’t a good idea for them to doctor.
swim in that water. It’s dirty.
(shouldn’t)
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They .
It’s dirty.
8 I’m certain she’s at home today. Vocabulary
(must)
She 3 Complete the sentences with
today. words related to natural disasters.
9 It’s possible that it will rain 1 The fire d everything in
tomorrow. (might) the house.
It 2 It was a terrible accident and only
tomorrow. a few people s .
10 In the past, it was necessary for 3 The avalanche b the
people to go to the library to find skiers under tons of snow and
out about a subject. (to) ice.
4 In an e buildings shake Dialogue 1
1
and often fall down. John up, Charlie! We’re
5 Mount Fuji in Japan is a volcano going to be late for the
and one day it might e . concert!
6 The animals s because Charlie Wait! I haven’t finished
there was no food. ironing my shirt. 2 !
7 There was no water in the lakes John What’s the matter?
and rivers because of the Charlie I’ve burned my finger.
d .
8 The d spread quickly Dialogue 2
and soon hundreds of people Jane You should never go
were ill. home alone after dark.
9 There was a f and Clare Sorry, I don’t 3 . Are
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people had nothing to eat. you that this
10 Thousands of people drowned in neighbourhood is
the f in Bangladesh. dangerous?
Jane Yes, I am. You should
___/10 marks always walk home with
someone at night.
4 Complete the sentences with the Dialogue 3
correct prepositions. Helen There’s something
1 I came these comics wrong.
when I was cleaning the attic. Jamie What do you 5 ?
2 Are you looking to Helen I can smell smoke! Let’s
going on holiday? leave the building
3 She put her coat and quickly! But use the
left the house. stairs!
4 Don’t stop! Keep Jamie Why?
working! Helen It’s dangerous to get into
5 Take your dirty shoes a lift if there’s a fire.
before you come into the house. Jamie Oh, I 6 . Thanks.
6 We’ve run of milk.
Please get some from the Dialogue 4
supermarket. Craig You shouldn’t walk near
7 My car broke , so I the river.
caught the bus to work. Tessa 7
, I don’t
8 Please don’t worry. Calm understand. 8 you
. saying that the river is
9 The war lasted for many years, dangerous?
but they got it alive. Craig Yes, so you shouldn’t
10 My computer isn’t working and I walk near it.
can’t work what’s wrong Tessa 9
do you mean?
with it. Craig Well, there are crocodiles
in the river, and they
___/10 marks sometimes attack people.
10
Tessa , I see.
Speaking
___/10 marks
5 Complete the dialogues. Use one
word in each gap. Total: ___/50 marks