ENGLISH EXAM :2ND TERM

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VOCABULARY (15 POINTS)

1.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below. (10 points)
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At first the discussion was quiet.

The discussion ................................. quietly.
The student who had cheated in exams had to leave the school.
The school ................................. the student.
Sally has thought of a new plan for organising the files.
Sally ................................. a new filing system.
Are there more divorces than in the past?
Yes. The divorce .................................. has certainly increased in recent years.
Is your son going to go to your old school?
I hope so. I plan to .................................. him there very soon.

2. Rewrite the sentences with a correct idiom. (4 points)

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Harry Potter books are very popular. (cakes)

Harry Potter books sell .
I dont like science fiction films. (cup)
Science fiction is not. .
Im certainly going to consider what you suggested. (thought)
Your suggestion gives me.. .
It was easy to convince Jane to change her mind. (piece)
Convincing Jane to change her mind was.. .

3. Complete the sentences by using the words below with a suitable prefix. (6 points)
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Scientists fear that the world may become .

Do they speak English? Yes, but they often .................................. words.
Do you want to know the details? No, theyre .................................. .
Why do you want a weekend job? To .................................. me to buy a
computer.
Does the company have branches abroad? Yes, its an ..................................
company.
How do you know about next weeks film? We saw a .................................. this
week.

GRAMMAR (35 POINTS)

1- Complete the sentences with a modal form of the verbs below. There may be more than one
answer. (8 points)
invite think offer see find leave be try

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This cake is delicious. You ................................. some.

It was a mistake not to help them. We at least ................................. to help.

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Marys marks are quite good, but they ................................. better.

Were not going to take the car so we ................................. a place to park.
I was standing on my head when he arrived; he ................................. I was
crazy.
Kim has forgotten her glasses and she ................................. without them.
Im not sure but I ................................. my books at your house.
You ................................. her to the party yesterday. She doesnt get along with
John.

2-Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs below. (You may need to
add a modal or modal perfect.) ( 8 points)
wait say listen pass start try lock shout

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Jim was upset that you turned down his marriage proposal. Do you ever regret
......................... no?
By the time we got to the theatre, the play ......................... , so we missed the
opening act.
..to music relax me.
She looks happy. Im not sure, but she ......................... her driving test.
That desk is very heavy. You ......................... to move it by yourself.
Dont forget ......................... the door when you go out.
Its no use at Jimmy. He wont listen to anyone.
They were angry because theyfor us for over two
hours until we arrived.

3-Reported Speech. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning.
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1.I cant come to your wedding next week, said Annie to her friend.
Annie told her friend ..
2. How much have you paid for your car? William asked to her.
William wanted to know
3.Lets visit Tommy in hospital tomorrow, said Fay.
Fay suggested ..
4.Dont touch anything in the shop, said May to her children.
May ordered
5.Sue, dont forget our meeting tomorrow, Jill said.
Jill reminded ..................................................................................... ..
6.I forgot to do my homework last night, I said to the teacher.
I admitted .................................................................................................
7.Of course Ill call you tonight, Sarah said to me.
Sarah promised ................................................................................
8. Can you help me move these chairs? ,Harriet asked.
Harried asked .
9. I was waiting for you at the station, she told him.
She told .

4-REPHRASINGS (10 points)

1.Dont cross the road alone, said Betty to her children. (warned)
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2.You should give up junk food, Dr Getz recommended. (that)
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3.Amy is a reliable student. I can rely on her for anything. (whom)
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4.It was a mistake to wait for so long. (should)
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5. The shoes were so cheap that I bought three pairs. (such)
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6.Nicole cant join the police force because shes very short. (too)
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7. She had enough money for the dress. She didnt buy it. (despite)
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8.I advise you not to eat so much chocolate. (rather)
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9. We havent studied Maths for a month. (since)
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10. Could you move over a little? (mind)
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