Choose the correct item.

VOCABULARY
1. The winds were so …….. last night that they blew down some trees.
A. strong B. cool C. light D. heavy
2. The sun was shining …….. .
A. quickly B. carefully C. brightly D. slowly
3. It’s …….. hot outside; it’s 40 C!
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A. freezing B. boiling. C. pouring D. blowing

4. I couldn’t hear the TV over the sound of the …….. .
A. frost B. thunder C. snowfall D. lightning
5. Stratus clouds form in …….. layers and they sometimes bring rain.
A. flat B. high C. light D. fluffy
6. Barry couldn’t wait to see his friends from university; he was really ……..!
A. scared B. surprised C. worried D. excited
7. After the storm, the sun came …….. and we went for a walk.
A. up B. to C. out D. in
8. It was so …….. outside, we couldn’t see the road.
A. windy B. sunny C. foggy D. chilly
9. They decided to cancel their trip to the mountains because it was …….. with rain!
A. drizzling B. falling. C. pouring D. dropping
10. The people …….. the god of thunder to send rain.
A. begged B. offered C. cried D. said
11. Georgina was very satisfied …….. her exam results.
A. with B. about C. in D. from
12. I was upset when I …….. my mobile phone in a puddle.
A. threw B. dropped C. pulled D. overturned
13. We’re having a lot of …….. weather at the moment. It makes a change from the usual rain.
A. scorching B. cold C. freezing D. fair
14. Cumulus clouds are big and …….. like balls of cotton.
A. fluffy B. fair C. thin D. dark
15. I was so …….. when it didn’t rain at the beach.
A. relieved B. upset C. worried D. angry
16. Suddenly, there was a flash of …….. and it started to rain.
A. ground B. drought C. storm D. lightning
17. Ice cubes are made …….. frozen water.
A. on B. of C. by D. with
18. Jane is frightened …….. lightning.
A. with B. at C. from D. of
19. In the Kenyan legend, the god of thunder used spears to pierce the …….. and make it rain.
A. clouds B. fog C. rainbows D. sunshine
20. There was a gentle but chilly …….. blowing so I put on my scarf.
A. breeze B. fog C. day D. weather
21. Katy …….. herself when she fell over playing basketball.
A. sprained B. broke C. twisted D. hurt
22. They play football on a grass …….. .
A. pitch B. stadium C. board D. hoop
23. I wear a special …….. when windsurfing.
A. trainer B. parachute C. wetsuit D. jersey
24. The Leicester Tigers are always at the top of the English rugby …….. .
A. season B. league C. team D. game
25. The two friends …….. first prize in a singing contest.
A. delivered B. beat C. scored D. won
26. Sight is a(n) …….. we use all the time.
A. sense B. energy C. organ D. exercise
27. Skydiving is a …….. sport.
A. boring B. relaxing C. thrilling D. safe
28. How many players are …….. your team?
A. in B. at C. on D. for
29. The team …….. a goal in the last minute of the game.
A. scored B. kicked C. passed D. moved
30. Individual sports like …….. are also taught at school.
A. water polo B. karate C. rugby D. hockey
31. The wind blew the boat’s …….. .
A. sail B. board C. parachute D. paddle
32. It’s important to …….. before running.
A. exercise B. practise C. warm up D. join up
33. Peter cut his little …….. as he was chopping onions.
A. wrist B. finger C. arm D. shoulder
34. Many …….. came to cheer on their team.
A. players B. winners C. fans D. viewers
35. There are many commercial …….. during the game on TV.
A. events B. breaks C. crisps D. stops
36. Mike likes to solve crossword …….. .
A. puzzles B. exercises C. games D. competitions
37. The competition was really …….. , so we are really proud that we won first prize!
A. exciting B. relaxing C. challenging D. boring
38. Stella plays bowling …….. fun.
A. with B. for C. at D. in
39. Tim’s favourite extreme sport is …….. .
A. hang-gliding B. swimming C. archery D. table tennis
40. Jane tripped and …….. her head on the floor.
A. hit B. twisted C. sprained D. cut
 GRAMMAR
1. Mum …….. a programme about earthquakes at 9 o’clock yesterday.
A.was watching B.watches C.watched D.is watching
2. What …….. you doing yesterday evening when the snow started falling?
A.were B.are C.is D.was
3. Anne was talking on the phone, while Evan …….. to study for school.
A.is trying B.was trying C.tried D.tries
4. Bill was sleeping when a loud rumble of thunder …….. him up last night.
A.woke B.wakes C.was waking D.is waking
5. Mkunga, the god of thunder, was piercing the clouds with a spear while he …….. across
the sky.
A.travelled B.is travelling C.was travelling D.travels
6. The new student came in, introduced herself and …….. down beside me.
A.was sitting B.is sitting C.sits D.sat
7. Maria …….. to work when strong winds blew down a tree right in front of her car.
A.is driving B.was driving C.drives D.drove
8. Nick …….. and twisted his ankle when he was walking to the gym.
A.was tripping B.trips C.trip D.tripped
9. …….. lunch when the hurricane struck?
A.Did you have B.Are you having C.Were you having D.Do you have
10. I was walking to the shops when I …….. Jack this afternoon.
A.see B.am seeing C.saw D.was seeing
11. The children …….. TV when they saw the flood warning.
A.were watching B.watched C.are watching D.watch
12. Marsha …….. on her coat and left for school.
A.put B.is putting C.was putting D.puts
13. The sun …….. and the wind was blowing. It was a perfect day for windsurfing.
A.shone B.is shining C.shines D.was shining
14. She …….. the camera out of her bag and took photos of the rainbow.
A.was pulling B.is pulling C.pulls D.pulled
15. It was a cold winter’s day. The snow …….. and the wind was blowing.
A.fell B.falls C.is falling D.was falling
16. I …….. dinner at 8 o’clock yesterday evening.
A.had B.was having C.am having D.have
17. Alex and Graham …….. outside when a flash of lightning lit up the sky.
A.were playing B.are playing C.played D.play
18. After their wedding, …….. .
A.they lived together happily C.happily they lived together
B.they happily lived together D.together they happily lived
19. My sisters …….. on their new jackets while Mum was cooking.
A.try B.are trying C.were trying D.tried
20. The heavy snowfall …….. early last night and in the morning all the roads were closed.
A.began B.is beginning C.begins D.was beginning
21. You …….. eat too much chocolate. It’s not good for you.
A.don’t have to B.can’t C.shouldn’t D.couldn’t
22. You …….. join our yoga class if you like.
A.must B.might C.have to D.can
23. She …….. play the violin very well.
A.should B.can C.have to D.might
24. You …….. go swimming. It’s OK with me.
A.should B.must C.may D.need to
25. …….. borrow you pen, please?
A.May I B.Do I have to C.Should I D.Must I
26. Children under 12 …….. join the gym. It’s not allowed.
A.can’t B.ought not to C.don’t have to D.doesn’t have to
27. You …….. to register for the course – just show up.
A.can’t B.shouldn’t C.may not D.don’t have
28. To be healthy, you …….. have more fruit and vegetables in your diet.
A.can B.have to C.may D.might
29. You …….. go to the supermarket. I bought vegetables and fruit yesterday.
A.don’t have to B.couldn’t C.mustn’t D.may not
30. John said he might …….. some eggs for dinner.
A.fry B.to frying C.to fry D.frying
31. You …….. eat meat and spinach. It’s a good idea because they are rich in iron.
A.should B.might C.may D.need
32. …….. you tell me the way to the nearest train station, please?
A.Should B.Must C.Could D.May
33. Your keys …….. be in the living room. I think I saw them but I’m not sure.
A.should B.might C.can D.must
34. You …….. watch TV tonight – you have a terrible headache and it’s not a good idea.
A.can’t B.couldn’t C.mustn’t D.shouldn’t
35. You …….. have a membership card to use the gym.
A.might B.must C.ought to D.could
36. Good morning, …….. I help you?
A.should B.must C.can D.might
37. The coach said I …….. practise more and follow a strict diet.
A.might B.ought C.may D.need to
38. I …….. get up at 7 every day, to catch the 7.30 bus.
A.may B.should C.have to D.can
39. …….. clean my room today? I don’t feel well!
A.Could I B.May I C.Do I have to D.Can I
40. We can meet at the cinema. You …….. pick me up.
A.mustn’t B.can’t C.don’t have to D.shouldn’t