TERM TEST 1 Level 1 Name: Mark: .

Vocabulary and Grammar (50 points)

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below. There are more words than you need. (4 points)
risky • take place • set up • end up • freedom • property • outstanding • take action • genius • threat
1. The town’s art festival every April.
2. This is private . You can’t walk here.
3. Young and inexperienced drivers are a significant to road safety.
4. Despite starting out late, we arriving a few minutes early.
5. Helen’s essay won first prize in the national contest.
6. Students should have more of choice about what to study.
7. Our town has a music school, which offers classes for all ages.
8. It is to ride a bike in this city, as there are no bicycle lanes.

2 The words in bold are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentences. (4 points)
1. Deforestation has completely changed this destruction.
2. Big Ben is a famous weakness in London.
3. This natural leader goes directly to the rooftop restaurant.
4. Building a new motorway will require the lift of an entire forest.
5. Some people think crying is a sign of accomplishment.
6. Jenny, who is confident and friendly, is a landmark.
7. The mayor’s most important army has been to improve public transport.
8. My brother worked as a mechanic in the landscape.

3 Write two suitable words or phrases for the following. (4 points)

1. environmental disasters

2. building materials

3. places to live

4. positive characteristics

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4 Match A and B to form sentences. Pay attention to the words in bold. (4 points)
A B
1. We will reach a. worldwide interest.
2. This article contains b. to write a novel.
3. The rain lasted c. the village soon.
4. She attempted d. this ugly building.
5. No one warned e. the last bus home.
6. We hopped on f. us about the dangers.
7. Residents are upset that the city put up g. all day.
8. The president’s announcement caused h. the latest research on global warming.

5 Complete the text with the words below. There are more words than you need. (4 points)
attached • facilities • turns into • sources • major • operate • come up with • inhabitants
network • take for granted
Electricity is something that people in developed countries 1. . But 1.1 billion people in
2.
the world lack regular of electricity. This won’t change until governments invest in
3.
projects to build facilities to produce electricity and a 4. to
5.
distribute it. For now, gifted innovators have a new product that can make
6.
a difference, especially for in poor areas. The Litre of Light is a simple light that uses
energy from the sun. It is made from a plastic bottle, filled with water. The bottle is 7.
to the roof of a house. Sunlight, which reflects in the water, 8. the bottle
a light bulb.

6 Complete the sentences with one or two words. (5 points)

1. I ridden in a self-driving car, but I’d like to.
2. On Mondays, my mum works at night, my brother and I cook dinner.
3. I’m tired. I don’t feel going out tonight.
4. Ben went home after he worked out.
5. The inventions the students made were amazing!
6. Let’s go with good dance music.
7. Unfortunately, last week’s event raise much money for the school.
8. This phone, has an excellent camera, is on sale now.
9. is good for your health. Try to swim at least four times a week.
10. We went to visit them, but was home.

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7 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets. Do not change the meaning of the original sentence. (5 points)
1. Have you bought a gift for Lauren’s birthday? (anything)

2. I bought these clothes online. They arrived in a week. (which)

3. Alison dreams of visiting Hawaii one day. (yet)

4. We own a shop in Dean Street. It has become trendy there. (where)

5. I rented this flat only after seeing many others. (until)

6. I visited John on the way home from school. (stopped)

7. The weather was beautiful on Sunday. We went hiking that day. (when)

8. We saw the band on Saturday for the first time. (never)

9. Lydia booked a flight. The next day she packed her bag. (after)

10. The last oil spill here occurred ten years ago. (for)

8 Complete the answers to the questions. Use the words in brackets and the correct form of the verbs.
Add any necessary words. (6 points)
1. What did you think of this article about global warming? (not read / yet)
I .
2. Are you excited to meet his parents? (look forward to / get to know)
Yes, .
3. What do you look for in a friend? (sensitive)
For one thing, I like people .
4. Were these people on the beach today? (not see)
No, I .
5. Was Claire surprised to get the award? (not expect)
Yes! She .
6. Is there a restaurant near here that you can recommend? (Italian)
I really like Tony’s, .

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9 Correct the mistakes. (4 points)

1. We just moved into the neighbourhood, so we still don’t know anyone.

2. Don’t ask me! I don’t know something about it!

3. By the time Sarah joined our company, she has been an architect for 15 years.

4. A cinema when you can see foreign films is in the city centre.

5. They still didn’t sell that piece of property.

6. His latest book, whose is a love story, is a bestseller.

7. Have anyone read the report yet?

8. I think I forgot locking the door yesterday.

10 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets or a suitable word. (10 points)
Rotterdam is a place 1. is preparing for climate change. In 2012, this Netherlands city, 2.
there are about 600,000 inhabitants, decided 3. (become)
“climate-proof” by 2025. For Rotterdam, 4. is below sea level, this is crucial, because
global warming means rising sea levels, more rain and increased flooding. As the city’s mayor said, “Doing
5.
is not an option.” Since 2012, the city 6. (develop) several flood-
prevention projects, including replacing many concrete roads and pavements with materials that
are capable of 7. (absorb) rain. It has also built a huge concrete “pool”,
8.
purpose is to catch rainwater. Innovative ideas are nothing new for Rotterdam.
After the bombing during the Second World War, which 9. (destroy) much of the city,
10.
Rotterdam was rebuilt with new features that didn’t exist at the time. One such
feature was the world’s first car-free shopping district.

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