TEST
1. Read the text. Fill in the gaps with the fragments.
Dear Swen,
Thank you for the letter. It was nice to hear from you, but 1) (a)I was sorry to hear about your problems at university. I’m sure you’ll soon get used to living 2)__________________. I remember my first year. For the first couple of weeks I felt like crying all the time 3)__________________. The only thing that prevented me from leaving were my studies, which I really enjoyed. I shut myself 4)_________________.
I 5)_____________________ money and I couldn’t see the point of spending it in cafes when there were so many books I needed. When I did go out, though, I soon 6) ___________.
The problem with university is that no one will make you do anything. You 7)_________________, and it’s up to you to make the most of it. For someone like me that was 8)____________________. My parents wouldn’t let me do anything when I was at home. I was 18, and they still told me what to do and controlled my every step. At least you have had some freedom before. I’m really excited about my new job! I start on Monday, and I’ll write you more about it next week. Cheer up, you’ll be fine!
Looking forward 9)__________________ at Christmas!
Love,
Jenny
a)didn’t have much; b) made good friends; c) to seeing you; d) are free to choose;
e) in my room; f) away from home; g) a big surprise; h) I was so lonely; i) I was sorry
2. Complete the text. Form new words from the words in capital letters.
I love art. All kinds of art and music. To see a great SCULPTURE or an exhibition of paintings by an unknown artist. To go to see a modern __________________(PRODUCT) of a play written by a talented young ________________(PLAY). To thrill to a ___________________(GRACE) dance routine put together by an imaginative ______________________(CHOREOGRAPH) or, perhaps, to listen to a ______________________(DRAMA) symphony orchestra, led by a master ________________________(CONDUCT) making the music come alive with a ____________(VITAL) that others just can’t reproduce. To lose my ___________________(INHIBIT) in a darkened nightclub, dancing with ____________________(GLORY) feeling of freedom to the sounds of modern music, so wildly ___________________(LIFT) when you are in the right mood. And after a tiring day at work, to come home and lie on the sofa, listening to a ________________(PEACE) piece of music, or watching a DVD, nothing too excited, just a _________________(RELAX) romantic comedy that will let me forget the strains of the day.
3. Complete the sentences with the reporting verbs: complained, denied, decided, refused, threatened, invited, ordered, insisted, accused, persuaded.
1. Our director ORDERED us not to speak to the press.
2. He _________________that he hadn’t been given enough time to prepare.
3. The teacher __________________her class to be in the school play because she knew they would enjoy it.
4. The police ____________________to arrest the man unless he sat quietly for the rest of the match.
5. Jack _____________________to do what he was told, so he wasn’t given a part in the play.
6. John _____________________being responsible for starting the fire.
7. The producer of the play _____________the whole cast to a celebration party.
8. The actor _____________________on having his own dressing room.
9. We _____________________to go to the art gallery in the afternoon.
10. He _______________________us of not being fair at the meeting last week.
4. Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets. Use prepositions where necessary.
1. I was accused of not taking (not take) my work seriously.
2. What do you suggest ____________________(do)?
3. My mother offered____________________(drive) us to the gallery?
4. Bill agreed ___________________________(take) charge when Tom left.
5. Claire advised ___________________________(change) the chorus and _______________________(add) a verse.
6. Steve promised _____________________(work) more seriously in the future.
7. The director criticised us ___________________(not learn) our lines.
8. The director insisted __________________________(film) the scene one more time.
9. John apologized _______________________(miss) the rehearsal.
10. He regretted __________________________(not visit) the National Gallery while in London.
5. Fill in the gaps with the words formed from those given in brackets.
1. It was a very ______________________performance. (energy)
2. The play had a ______________________ending. (drama)
3. The show was an_______________________ triumph and the applause at the end was deafening. (deny)
4. The band played a ___________________ melody. (rhythm)
5. She is a very _______________________dancer. (grace)
6. The songs were rather______________________. (monotony)
7. The _____________________first act is completely different to the violent climax. (peace)
6. Rewrite the sentences into the reported speech.
1. “I am planning to go to Kenya,” Sally said.
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“I take my little sister to school every day,” little Anthony said.
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“You may take my textbook,” Nonna said.
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“They are playing in the gym now,” Nick said.
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“I don’t like chocolate,” Mary said.
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“My sister is ready to go” Helen said.
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“My mother usually goes shopping on Saturday,” the girl said.
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“The birds build their nests among the trees,” the teacher said.
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“I am not married,” Jimmy said.
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“I can't read these books. I don’t like them,” Petra said.
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