Quiz 10

Quiz 10
NAME: ...................................................... CLASS: ............
DATE: ....................................................... MARK: ............
Vocabulary
A Choose the correct meaning of the words in bold. (5 x 2 = 10)
1. Jake concealed the stolen money in his garage.
a. hid b. found
2. The tourists felt let down when they saw their hotel.
a. disappointed b. excited
3. Our country is very densely populated.
a. doesnt have many people b. has a lot of people
4. It looks like the rain has let up.
a. has got heavier b. has stopped
5. There is very little vegetation in the desert.
a. plants b. vegetables
B Complete the text with the words below. (5 x 2 = 10)

settled inhabited harsh habitation isolated
FREEZING COLD!
Where is the climate so (1) that the sea is frozen 10 months of
the year, and temperatures drop to -40C in winter? These are the conditions in Grise Fiord,
a village on Ellesmere Island in the Arctic Circle. They hardly seem suitable for human
(2) . . But surprisingly, 150 people live in Grise Fiord all year round,
although snow covers the ground from late September to early June. The residents lead an
(3) life and the area is (4) by wildlife such
as polar bears, seals, whales and walruses. The residents of Grise Fiord hunt these animals for
food just like their ancestors, who (5) in the area 4,500 years ago.
C Circle the correct answers. (5 x 2 = 10)

1. In the of the summer, temperatures can reach 40 C.
a. top b. point c. height d. centre
2. The hikers took from the bad weather by sheltering in an old barn.
a. safety b. protection c. escape d. refuge
3. This city would be a better place to live if the level of pollution could be .
a. reduced b. prevented c. dropped d. boosted
4. At Coober Pedy, you can see some of the underground homes.
a. expanse b. original c. resourceful d. sophisticated
5. While I was reading the book, my curiosity the better of me so I read the ending first!
a. had b. made c. changed d. got
Grammar
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Quiz 1
A Choose the correct answers. (5 x 2 = 10)

1. The teacher explained the grammar rule again for / to the benefit of the students who had come late.
2. Its so cold here. If only the bus come / would come!
3. I didnt know what I was letting myself in on / for when I agreed to babysit the twins.
4. I wish I hadnt made / didnt make fun of Emily yesterday.
5. The metro is a train service which travels beside / beneath the ground.
B Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verbs given. (10 x 2 = 20)
1. If only I (know) the film was so scary! I wouldnt have gone to see it!
2. John wishes he (be) taller.
3. If only my baby brother (stop) crying.
4. Jane is going to Hawaii next month. All her friends wish they (can go)
with her.
5. My aunt gave me some good advice if only I (take) it!
6. I wish I (can play) the violin better. I would love to join the school
orchestra.
7. Do you ever wish you (have) different colour hair?
8. I wish it (not rain) every day when we visited Scotland.
9. If only we (not live) in the city. Its much healthier in the country.
10. The children wish the sun (come out) they want to go out and play.
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Quiz 1
Key Word Transformations

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given.
Use between two and five words, including the word given. (10 x 4 = 40)
1. The artists talent impressed everyone who visited the gallery. STRUCK
All the visitors to the gallery ....................................................................................... the artists talent.
2. Dont be upset by Anns comments. PAY
Dont ................................................................................................................................... comments.
3. We looked for Helen but we couldnt see her anywhere. SIGN
We looked for Helen but ................................................................................................ her anywhere.
4. Parents shouldnt always allow children to do what they want. LET
You shouldnt always ..................................................................................................................... way.
5. No one will understand the instructions if they are not made simpler. SIMPLIFIED
Unless .................................................................................................. , no one will understand them.
6. Alex would like to live in a quieter area. WISHES
Alex ..................................................................................................................... in such a noisy area.
7. I sent my CV to the company hoping that they would offer me a job. GETTING
I sent my CV to the company in ................................................................................................... a job.
8. You are sure to find the view breathtaking. BREATH
I am sure the view ....................................................................................................................... away.
9. Kathleens feeling of shock was slowly replaced with anger. WAY
Kathleens feeling of shock ......................................................................................................... anger.
10. Id love to be able to postpone my exam. PUT
If only I .................................................................................................................................. my exam.
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NAME: ...................................................... CLASS: ............

DATE: ....................................................... MARK: ............

B Complete the text with the words below. (5 x 2 = 10)

C Circle the correct answers. (5 x 2 = 10)

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A Choose the correct answers. (5 x 2 = 10)

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