Mid Term Test – Revision Sheet on English

Name: ……………………………………………………………….

A) Vocabulary:

Fill in the spaces with a word from the box:

demonstrated, panel, remote, will, applicants, leisure, proficiency, voluntary,

willing

1. Successful __________ will be expected to travel extensively.

2. Using visual aids, the teacher __________ how a solar eclipse occurs.
3. The British navy was the __________ naval force in the nineteenth century.
dominant
4. Life was hard for our ancestors, and they had little __________.
5. A __________ will investigate the possibility of a conspiracy.
6. He spent days just gaining a __________ with the typewriter.
7. Do you think there may be life on __________ planets?
8. His decision to leave the company was purely __________.
9. She was a woman with a strong __________ who never reversed her
decisions.
10. The company wanted to buy the property for a new hotel, but the owners were
not __________ to sell.

enroll, impact, nutritionist, transformed, constructive, feature, literally,

response, community

1. Californians are rushing to __________ in special aerobics classes.

2. A keen sense of smell is a common __________ among dogs.
3. His stirring speech had a great __________ on the audience.
4. The name of the cheese is Dolcelatte, __________ meaning ‘sweet milk'.
5. He had refused, however, and sought advice privately from a medically
qualified __________.
6. The government's __________ to the problem came too late for many.
7. A fresh coat of paint __________ the old house.
8. We are proud of our __________ and want to keep it safe.
9. What we are looking for is what I call __________ criticism that builds up
rather demolishes ambition.
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evaluated, genuine, perception, posture, workforce, facial, maintains, signal,
signal, yelled

1. The jeweler who __________ my pearl necklace was not very impressed.
2. Victor's __________ expression didn't change.
3. What they discovered were __________ dinosaur bones.
4. The suspect still __________ his innocence despite evidence to the contrary.
5. The small sign on the front door escaped my __________.
6. Ross shows unusual __________ for a boy of his age.
7. His poor __________ detracts from his appearance.
8. A flashing yellow light is a __________ for drivers to use caution.
9. Women now represent almost 50% of the __________.
10. He __________ when he bumped his head on the cabinet.

B) Grammar
Zero and first conditionals.

Choose the correct answer:

1. If world is a stage, then life ………………. a game.
a) is b) will be c) would be

2. If you heat water to 100 C, it ……………….

a) boils b) boil c) will boil

3. I won't go to the party unless she ………………. me.

a) invites b) doesn't invite c) will invite

4. I ………………. grateful if you ………………. what I said to yourself.

a) will be ... will keep
b) am ... keep
c) will be ... keep

5. Unless the weather ………………. better, I ……………….

a) gets ... will arrive
b) gets ... won't arrive
c) doesn't get ... won't arrive

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6. I ………………. you any cigarettes, unless you ... over 18.
a) won't sell ... are
b) won't sell ... aren't
c) will sell ... are

7. If it's true, we ………………. fired.

a) are b) aren't c) will be

8. I ………………. very upset if those gossips ………………. to be true.

a) will be ... turn out
b) am ... will turn out
c) am ... turn out

9. Unless she ………………. her results, she ………………. to the concert.

a) improves ... won't go
b) improves ... will go
c) doesn't improve ... will go

10. My mother will buy me a new computer if she ………………. enough money.
a) is having b) will have c) has
11. Ice ………………. if you heat it.
a) is melting b) melts c) will melt
12. I ………………. good the next day if I ………………. to bed early.
a) will feel / go
b) feel /go
c) feel/ will go
13. If my sister doesn't study today, she ………………. to the concert tomorrow.
a) won't go b) could go c) goes
14. When I………………. for the exam, I never………………. a good grade.
a. don’t study, will expect
b. will study, expect
c. don’t study, expect
15. If you………………. punctual for a job interview tomorrow, the employer
……………. you are not reliable.
a. are not, think
b. are not, will think
c. will not be, thinks

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16. You………………. late for class if you ………………. for a coffee in the morning.
a. will be, stop
b. be, will stop
c. will be, will stop
17. When you………………. at Lyon, try some of the local restaurants.
a) arrives b) arriving c) arrive

Present Perfect

Put in the verbs in brackets in the present perfect or the past simple.
1) We …………………………. in a restaurant in May 2001. (work)
2) Jack …………………………. the window of the gym this morning. (break)
3) I'm sorry. I…………………………. my diary. (forget)
4) Last Monday she…………………………. her computer. (check)
5) They …………………………. the bike. It looks new again. (clean)
6) Two years ago, Mary…………………………. Bath. (visit)
7) I …………………………. to Siberia yet. (not/be)
8) Yesterday we…………………………. Volleyball. (play)
9) …………………………. you…………………………. ever magic tricks? (do)
10) The children …………………………. their room. It's still dirty. (not/clean)

Use since or for.

1) I have lived in London…………………. three years.
2) Leila has been a nurse…………………. 1999.
3) We haven't met…………………. our last year at high school.
4) I have been teaching…………………. a long time.
5) The kids have been on vacation…………………. two weeks.
6) What have you been doing…………………. you left your last job?
7) He has had his new laptop…………………. a month.
8) Where have you been working…………………. you had your master's degree?
9) The shop has been closed…………………. Monday.
10) He has known her…………………. they were five years old.

Choose the correct Answer:

1. A: Do you know where Adam is?
B: Yes, I've ________ seen him. He's in the kitchen.
a) yet b) ever c) just

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 2. A: Have you finished reading that book?
B: Finished? I haven't started it _______!
a) yet b) just c) ever
3. A: Have you ________ been in a helicopter?
B: Yes. Once was enough!
a) ever b) never c) so far
4. A: Have you cooked lunch _____?
B: Yes. We are waiting for you.
a) yet b) ever c) already
5. A: Are you hungry?
B: No, I'm not. I a big hamburger.
a) have eaten just b) have just eaten c) have just ate
6. Please, don't touch my puzzle. I_____ it yet.
a) have finished b) didn't finish c) haven't finished
7. The train arrived at the station ten minutes . It hasn't left .
a) ago / yet b) yet / ago c) before / yet
8. I'm sorry. I_______ your glass.
a) have already broken
b) already have broken
c) just have broken
9. A: Have you lied to your parents?
B: I think I have. Maybe a few times.
a) just b) already c) ever
10. We _______for the bill half an hour ago, but the waiter ___________ it
yet.
a) have asked / didn't bring
b) asked / haven't brought
c) asked / hasn't brought
11. A: Would you like to eat something?
B: Thanks. I am full. I___________ something.
a) have already eaten
b) have yet eaten
c) have never eaten

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 12. A: Where is Andrew? B: He_________ .
a) has just gone out
b) has already went out
c) has gone out yet

13. Sam isn't ready. He_______his lunch yet.

a) hasn't finish b) hasn't finished c) has finished

Read the situations and write sentences with “just, already or yet”:
1) After lunch you go to see a friend at her house. She says, 'Would you
like something to eat?'
You say: No, thank you. I …………………………………….(have lunch)
2) Joe goes out. Five minutes later, the phone rings and the caller says,
'Can I speak to Joe?'
You say: I'm afraid. ………………………………………… (go out)
3) You are eating in a restaurant. The waiter thinks you have finished and
starts to take your plate away.
You say: Wait a minute! …………………………….………… (not / finish)
4) You plan to eat at a restaurant tonight. You phone to reserve a table.
Later your friend says, 'Shall I phone to reserve a table?'
You say: No, ………………………………………………… (do it)
5) You know that Lisa is looking for a place to live. Perhaps she has been
successful.
You ask her: ………………………………………………… (find)
6) You are still thinking about where to go for your holiday. A friend asks,
'Where are you going for your holiday?'
You say: ………………………………………………… (not / decide)
7) Laura went out, but a few minutes ago she returned. Somebody asks,
'Is Laura still out?'
You say: No, ………………………………………………… (come back)

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Exercise 2

Read the article about four people (A–D) who each have a favourite song. Then answer
Question 10(a)–(j).

My Favourite Song
A Yashi: Perfect Moon

Perfect Moon is a song that’s important to me. It’s one my mum has played every now and again for
as long as I can remember. She always talks about first hearing it on holiday, and how it brings back
memories of that special time – which I guess is why she loves it, and now I love it too! And I know
that won’t change, since it’s the one I turn to when things aren’t going too well, or I need cheering
up. Although the singer’s recorded a lot of songs in the past, this is the one that I think shows off
her talent the best. And even though when I play it on my phone my mates all laugh about how
old-fashioned they think it is, I don’t mind! I know they’re only teasing, and I’d still recommend it to
anyone who loves beautiful music.

B Peta: Whole World

The song I love, Whole World, is rather special. You see, it was written for me by my dad! He sang
in a band – not one that was well known, but at one point it was important enough to play at a few
festivals. There were even some in Spain and France, but I was too young to go, unfortunately! I
used to think no one would ever write a better song, although I’ve come to appreciate that’s not
actually the case – my dad won’t mind me saying that! But the most exciting moment for our family
was when his band went on to record the song in a studio. They even performed it at some of
their concerts when I was older – can you imagine how great it was for me, being in the crowd at a
local festival, listening to everyone singing along to MY song? It’s definitely an old favourite and it’s
become a bit of a tradition to play it on my birthday. It’s one I’ll keep for sure!

C Sue: Tell Me

I’m not sure if many people will have heard of my favourite song. It’s called Tell Me, and I think I like
it so much because it’s just a really happy song! I find it’s the perfect choice of song to play when
I’m in a great mood and just want to sing loudly and dance around my room. There’s also something
about the fact that the lead singer isn’t singing in her first language – it allows her accent to come
through in the song. When it came out a few years ago now, I had a lot going on, you know, a lot
of big changes like moving schools, and I guess I was still finding my way a little. It’s funny how
just hearing a song brings back all sorts of memories of a particular time, isn’t it! The song is quite
different to a lot of other music I listen to, but I really think it’s good to have a variety, and I don’t think
I’ll ever stop listening to it.

D Miriam: Monday’s Tales

I really like a song called Monday’s Tales – in fact it’s the one I chose when I took part in my school
talent show! Not that I was anywhere near as good as the original version, of course! It was a
pretty big deal at the time – the whole school was there to watch, after all. It’s funny because I’d
actually never even heard of ‘Dawson’, the band that sings it, until I went away with my parents a
few summers ago. The café by the pool where we spent most of our time played it almost constantly
– everyone kept asking for it to be put on again! You might think I’d have got fed up with it over the
years, but that hasn’t happened at all. You don’t hear it so often these days, but whenever I do, it
takes me right back there.

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10 For each question, write the correct letter A, B, C or D on the line.

Which person …

(a) says she first heard the song at an important time of her life? .......... [1]

(b) explains how she felt hearing the song with other people who liked it too? .......... [1]

(c) explains how the song can affect how she is feeling? .......... [1]

(d) explains how the song reminds her of being on holiday? .......... [1]

(e) admits that her feelings about the song have changed? .......... [1]

(f) suggests it is very different to the songs her friends like? .......... [1]

(g) mentions how the singer’s background affected the song? .......... [1]

(h) mentions a special time when she likes to listen to the song? .......... [1]

(i) says she has performed the song in public? .......... [1]

(j) compares the song with the singer’s other work? .......... [1]

[Total: 10]

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Exercise 2

Read the article about five young women (A–E) whose jobs involve traditional crafts. Then answer
Question 9(a)–(j).

Keeping traditional crafts alive

A Femi, leather worker, Nigeria
When I was seventeen, I had no idea what I wanted to do in the future. I knew that getting a degree
wasn’t really for me, but it was what all my friends were planning to do, so I almost did the same.
In the end, however, I decided to apply to a local factory that makes leather goods. Leatherworking
is a traditional trade in my town, and I wanted to be part of it. I’ve been at the factory for five years
now and find it really rewarding. The factory produces a range of items, including some incredibly
expensive handbags. It always amuses me when I tell people what I do. They can never understand
the attraction of working in a traditional industry for a young person like me.

B Meilin, wedding dress maker, China

My first job was teaching maths. The job was well-paid and secure, but I soon realised I wasn’t
happy. I’d always dreamed about being a dressmaker, so one day I made up my mind to resign.
When I told the headteacher that I’d decided to learn how to make qun kwa – the traditional wedding
dresses that are popular in this region – she looked at me in astonishment. I now have my own
wedding dress shop that my parents helped me to set up, and I love it! I sell a variety of designs,
from detailed handmade dresses to very simple ones. Everyone should have the chance to wear
a traditional dress on their wedding day, no matter what they earn. These dresses are part of our
culture.

C Mila, wooden clog maker, the Netherlands

Clogs are traditional wooden shoes that have been worn in my country for hundreds of years,
although they’re mostly produced for tourists nowadays. Last year, I got a job at a clog-making
factory in my town. At the time, I wasn’t particularly interested in clog making, but I liked working with
wood. Now, I’m finding it really satisfying to develop my creative skills, so I plan to stay for a while.
I’ve also realised that traditional crafts like clog making have an important place in the modern world.
Increasingly, people want to buy well-made shoes that last, not cheap shoes that fall apart and get
thrown away as household waste after a few months. Wooden shoes are beautiful and I’m really
proud when I’ve made a good pair.

D Varsha, basket maker, India

I became interested in basket making while I was a university student. I worked part time at a craft
museum and it was there that I happened to notice a poster advertising a one-day basket-making
course. I was free that day, so thought I’d give it a go. What I hadn’t expected was how quickly I’d
pick it up and how relaxing it was. It soon became my new hobby. After graduating in environmental
science, I was unemployed for a while. I’d assumed my degree would lead to a good career, but
there were no suitable jobs available, so I started teaching basket making. It’s a craft that seems
to be gradually disappearing – if only more young people would take it up and start to value their
cultural traditions more.

E Yoshiko, paper maker, Japan

Growing up, I had no interest in crafts. My father had taken over my grandfather’s successful
paper-making business, and was always working. To my teenage mind, there was nothing more
boring than paper making – I’ve never been particularly creative. After college, I ran an IT business
for a few years, but that didn’t work out. As my father started to think about retirement, he was
constantly worrying about the future of his business, so I began helping out in the workshop a few
days a week to support him. I’ve found that the more I learn, the more interested I become. And
unlike my IT business, it gives me a good feeling to see our long list of potential customers! My
father’s retiring next year so I think I’ll probably take over the business.

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9 For each question, write the correct letter A, B, C, D or E on the line.

Which person …

(a) is enjoying learning to be more artistic? .......... [1]

(b) enjoys seeing the reactions of others at finding out what her job is? .......... [1]

(c) suggests that she became involved in her craft out of a sense of family duty? .......... [1]

(d) suggests that her craft benefits the environment? .......... [1]

(e) believes that it’s important to produce items for all budgets? .......... [1]

(f) expresses concern about the future of her particular craft? .......... [1]

(g) admits that she was never interested in going to university? .......... [1]

(h) is proud of the level of demand for her work? .......... [1]

(i) says that she left a good job to do something she loved? .......... [1]

(j) says that she first discovered her craft by chance? .......... [1]

[Total: 10]

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