Preparation for the First written test

Grammar

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct present or past tense.

1. The little pianist _____ (get) a standing ovation at the concert last night.
2. George _____ (live) in Tokyo for five years, but he left in 1999.
3. A: You look exhausted.
4. B: Well, I _____ (clean) the windows since 8 o’clock this morning.

1 Complete each sentence with the appropriate form of the word in capitals.

1. She was _____ to know what had happened to her son. PATIENCE
2. The trees were blasted by the volcanic _____. ERUPT
3. They worked _____ all weekend, trying to get it finished on time. FURY

2 Fill in the blanks.

1. This afternoon's meeting will have to be put ______.

2. A downpour of rain put ______ the children's bonfire.
3. It isn't easy to put ______ ______ people who are impolite.
4. I have never lost the weight I put ______ in my teens.

3 Finish the sentences by supplying necessary word(s).

1. The local council is in ______ of repairing roads.

2. Bolts of ______ and heavy rains appeared.
3. I had to wait for hours on the freezing ______ station platform.
4. A boiling ______ day it was, everybody red-faced and sweating.
5. The suit was soaking ______, the tie a dripping string.

4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT
CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
5 For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which word best fits each space. There is an example at the
beginning (0).

I have had what, I think, is the (0) most extraordinary day of my life. While the events are (1) clear in my mind, I wish
to write them down. Let me introduce (2)

My name is Lawrence Terrel. I am thirty-five years old, and in perfect health. I have never been ill in my life, not (3)
for a day. I am an artist. I am (4) very successful, but I earn enough money to (5) care of my needs. My only near
relative, a sister, (6) three years ago. So, I have no family.