REVISION FOR THE FIRST MID-TERM TEST

I. Pronunciation

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined
part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

1.

A. vacuum

B. classical

C. amazing

D. actor

2.

A. basic

B. cousin

C. musical

D. museum

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from
the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions.

3.

A. household

B. perform

C. tidy

D. laundry

4.

A. orchestra

B. festival

C. furniture

D. tradition

II. Use of English

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each
of the following questions.

5. Hey! Why __________ that tablet? It __________ to me.

A. do you use/ belongs

B. are you using/ is belong

C. do you use/ is belong

D. are you using/ belongs

6. As a child, Alice __________ to sing in the choir, but now she plays volleyball instead.

A. would

B. used

C. could

D. likes

7. Johann really enjoyed the __________ of eighteenth-century art at the City gallery.

A. exhibition

B. demonstration

C. concert

D. dance performance

8. I usually __________ a nap after lunch. It helps me to reduce sleepiness and work
effectively in the afternoon.

A. do

B. make

C. take

D. bring

9. The sink was full of dirty dishes, so I __________.

A. set the table

B. mopped the floor

C. cleared the dishwasher

D. did the washing-up

10. I’m preparing for the party tomorrow. Can you help me __________ the decorations?

A. put up

B. put on

C. put in

D. put out

11. My mum __________ the floor using soap and water twice a week.

A. vacuums

B. mops

C. dusts

D. makes

12. I enjoy watching __________ because they bring me great laughter.

A. operas

B. ballets

C. tragedies

D. comedies

13. During the __________, the audience clapped at the end of every single song.

A. musical

B. drama

C. orchestra

D. exhibition

14. That play is much better on the __________ than it is in the film version.

A. scene

B. theatre

C. stage

D. performance

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
15. Mrs. Jones lives on her own and has to take care of her two children, so she’s really
busy.

A. look at

B. look after

C. love

D. watch

16. Don’t worry about the exam. You only need to do your best.

A. hope

B. review

C. concentrate

D. try hard

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word or phrase that is
OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part in each of the following questions.

17. Put on your coat. It’s quite windy.

A. wear

B. bring

C. take off

D. prepare

18. I’m really into classical music. It’s soft and calm. It also helps me relieve stress.

A. peaceful

B. noisy

C. boring

D. cheerful

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs
correction in each of the following questions.

19. My sister is so busy with her studies that she doesn’t have little time to relax.

A. is

B. with
C. little

D. to relax.

20. It was relaxed taking a walk along the river; we were impressed by how beautiful it was.

A. relaxed

B. along

C. impressed

D. how beautiful

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the sentence that best
completes each of the following exchanges.

21. Student A: “Would you like to come with me to the stadium tomorrow. There’s a
football match at 3 p.m.”

Student B: “___________ . What time will we meet?”

A. I’d love to.

B. I’m afraid I can’t.

C. Sure, I would.

D. I like football.

22. Student A: “How much sugar do you want in your coffee?”

Student B: “____________”

A. A lot of.

B. A few, please.

C. Not many.

D. Just a little.

23. Student A: “I lost my wallet during the rock concert last night.”

Student B: “_________”

A. Oh no! How terrible!

B. Hmm! I’m not sure.

C. Really? What do you do?

D. Aha, you shouldn’t go there.

III. Word Formation

Write the correct forms of the words in the brackets.

24. The show ended with all the ________ singing on stage together. (PERFORM)

25. ________, Chèo is performed outdoors in a village square or the courtyard of a public
building. (TRADITION)

IV. Reading

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to
indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 26 to
30.

Unlike most teenagers who live in flats or houses, Sophia’s home is a 20-metre boat. She
has spent half of her life (26. sail/ to sail/ sailing/ sailed) with her parents, who are both
marine scientists. Sophia’s unusual way of life means she regularly sees whales and gets to
swim with dolphins. She also has friends in different countries. She does her schoolwork
online and her studies are going well. She can speak four languages and has been to many
countries, so her (27. education/ advice/ knowledge/ information) of the world is greater than
most children her age. Every day after studying, she helps do the (28. household/ homework/
housework/ task). She feels she has a duty to help her parents. She believes family life is
more pleasant when everyone shares the household chores. She often cleans the floors,
(29. makes/ does/ brings/ sets)

the table for meals and does the washing-up. She also cooks dinner, especially when her
parents are too busy. Life on board is sometimes (30. convenient/ uncomfortable/ relaxing/
entertaining). Space is limited, so there are no wide-screen TVs or soft sofas. Bad weather
can last for days, especially in winter. Storms at sea can be frightening. However, Sophia
loves her boat and she feels safe on it.

Read the following passage. For each of the questions from 31 to 35, write T if the
statement is TRUE, F if the statement is FALSE and NI if there is NO INFORMATION
on it.

MY UNUSUAL HOBBY – SAND SCULPTURES

I live on the coast of Ocean City, Maryland, where there are lots of beautiful sandy beaches
and warm sunny days. It’s the perfect place for my favourite hobby – making sand
sculptures. Four years ago, there was a sand sculpture festival near where I live. I couldn’t
believe that such wonderful model buildings, incredible creatures, and some amazingly
realistic faces of celebrities were all made out of sand. From that moment, I knew that this
was something I would love to do. I’ve heard people say that making sand castles is for kids,
not adults, but that doesn’t bother me at all. I believe sand art is a creative and playful hobby
that can be enjoyed by all ages. People can make different kinds of shapes and form
structures out of their creative mind. The only materials needed are water and sand – plenty
of it, and lots of time. Creating a big sand sculpture may take up to weeks to build. It also
requires a lot of endurance and patience from the sculptors. Many people don’t understand
that even lightly touching a sand sculpture can make a whole section fall off, which can take
hours to rebuild. Of course, heavy rain can do some damage, but not as much as you might
think. As long as you build far enough up the beach, the waves won’t wash a sand sculpture
away. So, when you’re next at the seaside, make one yourself – you’ll get a great sense of
achievement.

31. The writer decided to start making sand sculptures after being impressed by some near
her house. true

32. Some people believe that making sand sculptures is only a hobby for children. true

33. You need special equipment in order to make big sand sculptures. false

34. Sculptors may spend a lot of time making a sand sculpture. true

35. Heavy rain or waves can destroy a sand sculpture completely. false

V. Writing

Use the words in brackets to rewrite the following sentences without changing the
meaning.

36. Do you have any plans for this weekend? (DOING)

=> What ___________________________?

37. My mum was a guide in a museum when she was young. (WORKED)

=> My mum ________________________.

38. During my visit to the British Museum, I learnt a lot about ancient Egyptian civilisation.

=> While __________________________.

39. All of us are excited about our trip to Canada next month. (LOOKING)

=> Every of us _____________________.

40. Clara didn’t have the habit of going to the cinema when she was young. (USE)

=> Clara __________________________.