MODULAR TEST 1 (advanced level)
Name ____________________________
Class ____ Date ___________________
I. a) Read the text about the Scottish tour.
Scottish History Tour
(Days 8-11)
Why not extend your holiday and take our optional four-day tour of Scotland too?
You’ll learn all about the origins of these famous symbols of Scotland:
the haggis: some say that this Scottish favourite (meat and cereal cooked inside a sheep’s stomach) originally came from Scandinavia.
whisky: was it made accidentally in medieval times, when wet cereal was left to ferment?
bagpipes: used to frighten enemies with their terrible wailing sound, perhaps these musical instruments were brought to Scotland by the Romans.
the kilt: worn by Scottish tribes because it allowed them to move easily, it was warm, and it could also be used as a blanket.
b) Name:
1. a Scottish musical instrument. _____________________________________________________
2. an article of Scottish clothing. _____________________________________________________
3. a Scottish drink. _____________________________________________________
4. a type of Scottish food. _____________________________________________________
c) Which of these things mentioned in point b):
a. could be used to sleep in? ____________________________________
b. were used as protection from enemies? ____________________________________
c. might have originated without the help of humans? ____________________________________
d. gave freedom of movement? ____________________________________
e. might have come from a country outside Scotland? ____________________________________
II. Give it a name.
to know what is happening; _________________________
having a good effect or influence on somebody _________________________
a chance to do something; _________________________
to get help or advantage from something; _________________________
quick, fast; _________________________
to begin or create, to start to happen; _________________________
a group of people who are born and live around the same time; _________________________
skilful or capable. _________________________
III. Complete the sentences using the active vocabulary. Pay attention to the form. (one word is extra.)
My grandfather has … a lot in this life.
Pour the water into the bowl and … add the flour.
The meteorological office … the lowest rainfall in 10 years.
This company was … in 1880.
My parents said they would … something towards the cost of my driving lessons.
Jenny made a … recovery after her operation.
Their summer tour will … at a spectacular concert in London.
I’m going to Great Britain in October. That will be a wonderful … to practice my English.
Irene is an … secretary. She can do wonders.
Grants are … to students who have high grades.
contribute, establish, subsequent, culminate, gradually, available, rapid, record, opportunity, achieve, efficient |
IV. Use the verbs in brackets in proper tenses: present simple, present progressive or future simple.
Nobody knows if she … (keep) her word.
Julie … (not/drink) tea very often.
At present we … (live) in a very small apartment. My mother has sold our old flat.
Ice … (melt) in a warm climate.
We … (hear) Lucy … (get) married in a month.
Professor Smith … (give) his lectures on Fridays.
Harry … (always forget) his things at home! (It irritates me.)
… (the film/begin) at 3.30 or 4.30?
We … (have) a party next Saturday. … (you/come)?
She told me her name, but I … (not/remember) it now.
V. Choose the right item.
1. Jane picked … the blouse she particularly liked.
a) up b) at c) out d) on
2. The rules of the game are really easy – you’ll soon pick them … .
a) up b) at c) out d) on
3. Why do you always pick … children who are smaller than you?
a) up b) at c) out d) on
4. She picked … her bag and left the room.
a) up b) at c) out d) on
5. … film director Nikita Mikhalkov is working at his new film.
a) - b) the c) a
6. … (1) Professor Thomson, … (2) German immigrant, is … (3) Dean of the Department of English Literature now. He works in Oxford.
1) a) - b) the c) a
2) a) - b) the c) a
3) a) - b) the c) a
7. Oh good! You’re just … time for tea!
a) at b) in c) on d) -
8. I’ll be moving to a new address … the end of September.
a) at b) in c) on d) -
9. We might go shopping … this evening.
a) at b) in c) on d) -
10.The course begins … (1) 7 January and ends sometime … (2) April.
1) a) at b) in c) on d) -
2) a) at b) in c) on d) -
11.This treatment can be very beneficial, especially … young children.
a) of b) to c) for d) -
12.He was contemporary … Freud and may have known him.
a) of b) to c) with d) -
MODULAR TEST 2(advanced level)
Read the text. For sentences 1-6 choose the best answer, A, B, or C.
1. Lincoln was a _______ educated man. poorly brilliantly self | 2. He began his political career in _______ . his native state Washington, D.C. New York |
3. The presidential election of 1860 was extraordinary because _______ . Lincoln was a Republican candidate the number of candidates was untypical Lincoln had little support in the southern states | 4. The beginning of Lincoln’s presidency was the time of national _______ . disintegration disappointment discrimination |
Lincoln was _______ common people’s problems. aware of unaware of far from | By the end of the war Lincoln had become concerned with the future of _______ . the winning side the losing side the northerners |
Points:_____/6____
Complete the sentences with the right words in appropriate form from the box.
unite restrict reveal emergency inherit aim discontented flourish deal significance emerge |
The naughty boy ___ a stone at the little dog but his brother didn’t let him throw it at the animal.
Mrs Richardson ___ that estate from her grandparents.
They are absolutely ___ with the service given to them.
He is a difficult man to ___ with.
The rose bushes are ___ in my garden.
That document is really a great ___ .
The Adamses are a ___ family.
I know I shouldn’t have ___ your secret but unfortunately I’ve done it.
The moon ___ from behind the clouds.
In case of ___ phone this number.
I decided to ___ myself to two pies or buns a day.
Points:_____/11____
Put the verb in brackets in the correct tense.
My sister ___ (to be)very annoying this evening. She isn't usually so annoying.
They ____ (to walk)for ten minutes and then saw the country house.
Mary ____ (to be)a silly fool last Friday. She isn't usually such a fool.
I ____ (to sit)near the tent in the autumn forest. It was so quite around.
Tom ____(to wait) for Ann for half an hour and then left.
It ____ (to rain)all day yesterday.
Points:_____/6____
Usea, the or zero article to complete the sentences.
Mary was ___ real Smith, she spoke just like her father did it in his time.
___ Greens are a very religious family.
Has ___ dear Elizabeth arrived at the airport yet?
I can't recognize this music, is it ___ Tchaikovsky?
___ Aunt Margaret is the cleverest woman I have ever known.
___ Mrs. Collins has just called. She left a message for you.
Points:_____/6____
Fill in in, on,as or like.
Kelly cried ____ a baby when she broke her favourite cup.
They jump ____ real sportsmen.
People most often go ____ a taxi when they are late.
His talents ____ a musician were soon recognized.
All the seats ____ the plane were occupied.
I don't think much of her ____ a poetess.
Ted was ____ a son to Mr. Smith.
____ I said in my recent letter, we're going to visit you in August.
I like driving ____ a car when the traffic is not very heavy.
That day there were a lot of passengers ____ the train.
Points:_____/10____
VI.Complete the sentences withoff, out, up, in, down.
It would be nice to cut ____ the working day to six hours.
Cut ____ the vegetables, mix them and add some oil.
You can cut the sleeves ____ the jacket and wear it again.
Steve kept silent most of the time and only cut ____ two or three times.
The notice was made up of letters cut ____ of a magazine.
Points:_____/5____
_______/44____
