PROGRESS TEST 1 IX GRADE Name__________________________________ Date _________

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb:

1. What ___________ you ___________ (have) for dinner last night?

2. I dont know how Helen is. I ____________ (not see) her for ages.
3. Im a designer, but I ___________ (work) in the sales department at the moment.
4. I ____________ (drink) a lot last night. I have a terrible hangover today.
5. He _____________(know) Susan for 15 years.
6. I _______________ (do) the ironing when the telephone rang.
7. Wow! This room _____________ (smell) great. What is it?
8. Mary _____________ (look) for a new car for two months.
9. Robert ____________ (go) to the new department store. Hell be back at 7 oclock.
10. Why are you under the bed? ________ you ____________ (look) for something?
11. In my country we ______________ (not have) lessons on Saturday.
12. My wife ____________(not like) football, but I ____________ (love) it.
13. I __________ (buy) a new pair of shoes yesterday.
14. Alfred _____________ (live) in Belgium when the World war II _____________(start).
15. It ____________(not rain) since June.
16. We ____________ (help) Mary since 5 oclock. We are really tired now. Points:__ / 16

Choose from the pairs of adjectives to complete the sentences:

boring/bored; excited/exciting; interested/interesting; relaxing/relaxed; depressing/depressed; tiring/tired
Points:__ / 8
1. The film was really ______________. I nearly fell asleep.
2. I felt very ______________ yesterday because I failed an exam.
3. Yoga is very ____________ . It helps me forget all my stress.
4. The match was really ________________ . Our team scored in the last minute.
5. I am not _________________ in sport. I prefer music.
6. I was ______________ yesterday. I had nothing to do.
7. Walking around the shopping centre was quite ________________ . I need a rest.
8. I got really ________________ when I saw Tom Cruise in person. It was incredible.

Complete with the correct preposition :

in (3); at (3);on (2); among; between; near; under; in front of; over; above. Points:__ / 15
1. Im studying French _____________ school.
2. You r shoes are __________ bed.
3. There is a wonderful picture _____________ the sofa.
4. The boy is standing _____________ some of his friends.
5. Our house is ______________ the fire station.
6. He has a computer _______________ his desk.
7. The children are playing ______________ the garden.
8. Dont stand ____________ of me. I cant see.
9. I sit ____________ my two best friends in class.
10. The answer is _________ the bottom of the page.
11. The managers office is __________ the second floor.
12. Paul is ___________ hospital because hes ill.
13. We are flying ___________ Paris now.
14. Mother is ___________ home.
15. I like to sit ___________ an armchair by the fire.

Complete with bare/full infinitive or gerund Points:__ / 8

1. I dont mind ___________________(read) a good book twice.
2. Paul, Im so glad _________________ (see) you!
3. Its too late ________________ (go) out now.
4. Is he any good ______________ (repair) things?
 5. Are you interested in _________________ (help) us with the garden?
6. Why doesnt she let me_____________ ( help) her?
7. Patrick promised _____________ (help) me with the homework.
8. He isnt old enough ______________ (understand) the situation.

Match the words with the definitions:

A. choir _____ 1.Attacking and stealing from people in public

B. greenfield _____ 2. trip
C. exceptions ______ 3. proof
D. weekly ______ 4. fun game of football
E. burn-out ______ 5. exhaustion
F. a kick around ______ 6. every week
G. evidence _____ 7. things that dont follow a rule
H. fall _____ 8. person who establishes something
I. mugging _____ 9. group of singers
J. founder _____ 10. in the open countryside Points: ___ / 10

Circle the right option.

1. In Britain you can / must get married when you are 16.
2. You can / must have passport when you travel to the USA.
3. You mustnt / dont have to get up early tomorrow. Its Sunday.
4. You dont have to / mustnt drive on the right in Britain.
5. I have to / can tidy my room every week. Points: ___ / 5

Can / cant / - must / mustnt. Fill in with appropriate verb.

1. Dogs ________ enter big stores. They must wait outside.
2. You _________ walk on the grass of the garden and pick up flowers.
3. The man with the dog cant cross, for he ______ wait for the lights to turn green.
4. One _______ drive as fast as one likes; one must obey the speed limit.
5. You ________ come any time you like but you mustnt disturb me on Sundays. Points: ___ / 5

Give a brief description of one festival in the United Kingdom. Writing points: Which, where, when, whats it
about, audience, popularity, activities during the festival etc. Points: _______ / 10

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