TEST MODULE 1(A)
A. Fill in the missing word / phrase. There are three answers you do not need to use.
let off, a piece of cake, won, enter, takes, change, display, annual, hot cakes, monthly, strong, make, burn, raise, life.
1. Remembrance Day ____________________ place on 11th November.
2. They worked hard and managed to_____________________ money for the charity.
3. We always sing Christmas carols during the holidays as it is a ____________________ tradition in my family.
4. Lots of festivals have a fireworks ______________________.
5. If you think you can do better, why not ____________________ the competition yourself?
6. Henry really enjoyed the opportunity to experience _____________________ as a knight at England’s medieval festival in last mouth.
7. At La Tomatina you need a spare ______________________ of clothes.
8. The organizers usually ________________________ off fireworks.
9. The Rio Carnival is a(n)_______________________ festival, that takes place in Brazil.
10. Her new CD sells like ___________________________.
11. __________________sure you don’t forget your phone.
B. Complete the sentences with the Present forms of the verbs in brackets.
1. Petra looks upset because she________________________ (lose) her purse.
2. ________________________ (you/ever/hear) about this actor?
3. I _________________________ (think) about moving to the capital.
4. It ________________________ (rain) for hours.
5. She ________________________(buy) a new dress for the party.
6. The train________________________(set off) at 6:00 am.
7. The kids ________________________(watch) TV at the moment.
8. Liz _________________________(get) thinner and thinner.
9. Helen _________________________(not/believe) in ghosts.
10. How much__________________________(it/cost)?
11. How awful! Jane________________________(just/break) the mirror.
12. Sam _________________________(listen) to loud music all night.
C. Circle the correct answer.
1. My brother ____ plays April Fool’s jokes on people because he doesn’t want to embarrass them.
A. usually B. sometimes C. never
2. Why ____ this cheese? Is there something wrong with it?
A. do you smell B. are you smelling C. you are smelling
3. The quiet little town turns _____ the busy cultural centre festival!
A. up B. into C. off
4. This fabric _____ soft like good silk.
A. feel B. feels C. is feeling
5. Are you pleased _____ the decorations we have chosen?
A. at B. to C. with
6. They got tired ____ waiting for the band to appear.
A. for B. with C. of
7. We’re too far from home; we can’t turn ____ to get the camera now!
A. into B. up C. back
8. Janet ____ about taking part in Mardy Gras parade next week.
A. thinks B. is thinking C. think
9. Susan ____ at some photos.
A. is looking B. looks C. look
10. Getting together for Sunday lunch is a family ___ .
A. habit B. tradition C. custom
11. The ____ really enjoyed the play.
A. spectators B. audience C. crowd
12. Kate hasn’t walked under a ladder ____ she heard it was bad luck.
A. for B. since C. ago
D. Fill in the gapes with Past or Present participles formed from the words in bold.
1. Imagine how ____________________ (excite) it would be to visit the Rio Carnival.
2. I always feel ____________________ (embarrass) when someone tries to play a trick on me.
3. It’s so ____________________ (annoy) when people talk on their mobile phones when they drive.
4. It was ___________________(surprise) for me to get this gift from you!
5. I find April Fool’s day quiet _______________ (tire).
E. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition.
1. The streets were crowded _______ people .
2. Don’t tell me you still believe_______ Santa Claus?
3. Once I left my house and I never turned ______ .
4. This film festival is famous _______ appearances by major Hollywood stars.
5. Turn the lights ______ and I’ll bring in the birthday cake and candles.
6. My little sister is afraid ______ spiders.
7. Are you pleased ______ decorations we have chosen?
8. Don’t turn ______ that job, Adam – it’s a great opportunity!
9. I’m interested ______ learning about other cultures.
10. The reason ______ Earth Day celebrations is to create environmental awareness.
F. Fill in: when, who, which, where, whose.
1. December 25th , ________________ Christmas takes place, is also my parents’ anniversary.
2. We like festivals _________________ celebrate a cultural tradition.
3. Lyn is the girl __________________ is having the party on Friday.
4. Maria, __________________ favorite food is cake, really loves birthday parties.
5. Moscow, ________________ Maslenitsa is held every year, is a huge city.
G. Listen to some people talking on a radio programme about special occasions and match the speakers (1-5) to the statements (A-E).
A. This event lasts for seven days. Speaker 1 _____
B. This event signals the end of childhood. Speaker 2_____
C. We look very colorful during this event. Speaker 3_____
D. This event goes back to medieval times. Speaker 4 _____
E. We become very wet during this celebration. Speaker 5_____
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