Revision Test

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Exercise 1 (20pts) Score:

Replace the words in italics with a more informal expression from the box.

A big shot, really into, a really big deal, take a real toll, 24/7, get it, beat up, itchy feet, puffed

Sentences Answer

1. After jogging for three miles I was completely out of breath.

2. Living in a different country from your partner can have a damaging effect
on your relationship.

3. Hes on her mind all the time.

4. I dont think shes very keen on opera.

5. Id really like to go abroad for a while. Ive got a strong desire to travel
these days.

6. Why is he so keen on her? I dont understand.

7. Thanksgiving Day is very important in the United States.

8. He threatened to hit and kick anyone that came near him.

9. Her fathers a very important person at IBM; the managing director, I think.

Match the verb forms in 112 with tenses al.

A B Answers
0. Id never been to Ireland before. a. Present Perfect Passive 0.
1. It hasnt been fixed yet. b. Past Perfect 1.
2. Shell be working in Brussels next week. c. Present Continuous Passive 2.
3. The products are not tested on animals. d. Present Perfect Continuous 3.
4. Hes already met her. e. Future Continuous 4.
5. We are being watched. f. Past Simple 5.
6. Ill speak to her at the end of the lesson. g. Future Simple 6.
7. He was kept in hospital overnight. h. Present Perfect 7.
8. They were eating popcorn during the film. i. Present Continuous 8.
9. The photocopiers been breaking down a lot j. Past Continuous 9.
recently. k. Present Simple Passive 10.
10. He applied for the post. l. Past Simple Passive 11.
11. Theyre always arguing.

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Exercise 2 (20pts)

Choose the correct verb form.

1. I worked / ve worked as an estate agent for a long time now. Im ready for a change.

2. How often did you go / have you gone to the dentist when you were younger?

3. My hands are covered in oil because Ive fixed / been fixing my bicycle.

4. How long has she owned / been owning her car?

5. Hes feeling nervous because he has never flown / been flying in a plane before.

6. Weve been / went to Machu Picchu twice when we were working in Peru.

7. How many times have I told / been telling you to shut the door behind you?

8. Guernica was painted / has been painted by Picasso.

9. Shes learned / been learning Dutch because shes going to live in Amsterdam next year.

10. I cant find my mobile phone. I think someone stole / has stolen it.

Complete the sentences with words from the box.

House plant, house-warming, homeless, home-grown, homesick, house-proud,

home-made, homecoming, housebound, housework

1 When John returned from his travels around the world his family celebrated his _______________ with a big
party.

2 Theres a new shop thats opened just round the corner, which sells all sorts of nice things including
_______________ cakes and _______________ vegetables.

3 Its very hard to keep up with the _______________ when youve got a full-time job.

4 My mothers extremely _______________ . Everythings always so neat and tidy.

5 Janet and Steve are moving to London Road next month. Have you had an invitation to their
_______________ party?

6 My neighbor has just had a major operation, so hes going to be _______________ for a while.

7 The floods left hundreds of people _______________ .

8 She felt _______________ when she first went to work in Hong Kong, but shes really enjoying it now.

9 Im just popping over to Juliets house to water her _______________ . Shes gone on holiday for a couple of
weeks.
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Correct the mistakes in these sentences. There maybe more than one possible answer. (10pts)

1 We are not agree with you. ___________________________________________

2 He didnt have no idea what I was talking about. ___________________________________________

3 I havent already done the washing-up. ___________________________________________

4 What were you talking to them? ___________________________________________

5 I dont hope they cancel the tennis match. ___________________________________________

Complete the sentences with an appropriate word from the box.

Dyslexic, teetotaler, atheist, vegan, insomniac.

A person who ...

1 cant sleep at night is a(n) _____________ .

2 doesnt drink alcohol is a(n) _____________ .

3 doesnt believe in God is a(n) _____________ .

4 has difficulty spelling correctly is a(n) _____________ .

5 doesnt eat any animal products is a(n) _____________ .

Tick() the correct sentences and correct the wrong ones.

1 He was staying in bed for a week when he had flu. ____

2 How long have you been waiting when Jack arrived? ____

3 She asked me what I had been doing in the last few weeks.____

4 Im exhausted this morning because I had hardly slept last night._____

5 When the police arrived the car thieves had already run away. _____

6 She hadnt been seen for several weeks. ______

7 My watch hadnt been repairing properly. ______

8 When they got to the cinema the film was already started._______

9 They were having a very important conversation when I walked in.______

10 He had been driven all day, and needed to stop for a rest. ______

Prepared by Leaksmy Choeun 3 CE, Y2, S2