Name: ………………………….. Date:……………..

Class……………………………..

Initial Test

11th Graders

I. Put the correct tense of the verbs in the brackets: 10 p (1p x 10 )

1. Sam is a very interesting person. He ……………..(to know) a lot of unusual facts.
2. …………..you……………(to speak) any other language apart from English.
3. Mike ……………….(to look) out of the window.
4. Linda…………….(to learn) to drive at the moment.
5. Dad……………….(to clean) the car when I want to use it.
6. I………..(to do ) my homework as soon as I got home.
7. …………you…………(to collect) stamps when you were younger?
8. My dad ………………….(to live)in the same house since he was born.
9. She ……………….(to be) in a recording studio once before.
10. At the end of this month …………………..(to be) working on my physics project for about
six weeks.

II. Choose the suitable word: 5 p (1p x 5 )

Fill in the gaps with the correct particle from the list:

away, off, out, back, up

1. The fact that the house was very isolated put me ……………buying it.

2. The car pulled …………….outside the house and a man got out.

3. The criminals were put ………………..for five years after they were found guilty.

4. You must tell me everything. Don’t keep anything ……………

5. Do you think the wood supplies will hold …………until the spring?

III. Fill in the correct form of the words in bold: 5p (1px5)

1. A qualified ski …………………………..will show you how to use the necessary equipment.
INSTRUCT
2. She hired a fitness ………………..to help her get back into shape TRAIN
3. Ralph pursued a highly successful musical career as a ……………..and composer PIANO
4. Her …………......as a film star has earned her much success. POPULAR
5. My school was founded by a very ………………… man who believed education should be
free. WEALTH
 IV. Complete each sentence with two to five words, including the word in bold sentence
10p (1px10)

1. I got this job three months ago. For

I……………………………………………………………three months
2. Some people say that is bad for your eyes to watch too much TV. Watching

Some people say……………………………………………………………….

3. He has difficulty in expressing his feelings. Difficult

It is ……………………………………………………..his feelings.

4. Sarah was charmed by the silver earrings and bought them immediately. Found

Sarah……………………………..and bought them immediately.

5. I don’t think it is a good idea to buy that jacket. Were

If …………………………, I wouldn’t buy that jacket.

6. You will be late for school unless you leave now. if

You will be late for school…………………….now

7. John would prefer to eat pizza rather than chips . rather

John……………………………. pizza than chips.

8. I didn’t know your address, that’s why I didn’t send you a postcard would

If I had known your address , I ………………………………………………..you a postcard.

9. You shouldn’t go out tonight, you have to go to school tomorrow. Better

You ……………………………………………out tonight, you have to go to school

tomorrow

10. If you exceed the speed limit, you will have to pay a fine. Else

…………………………………..have to pay a fine.

 V. Put each verb in brackets into an appropriate passive verb form.10p (2px5)

1. Your food (still/prepare).

2. The new ship (launch) next week.
3. Luckily by the time we got there the painting (not/sell).
4. We had to go on holiday because our house (decorate).
5. I'm afraid that next week's meeting (cancel).

VI. 5 Underline the most appropriate word in each sentence. 20p (2px10)
1. The police arrested Jack and took him into custody/detention/prison.
2. In most countries, the capital/death/execution penalty has been abolished.
3. A man is said to be helping the police with their arrests/detection/inquiries.
4. The judge in the court was wearing a hairpiece/head-dress/wig.
5. Two football fans were later charged with aggression/assault/attack.
6. Less serious cases are dealt with in the criminal/juvenile/magistrate's court.
7. I was given a light sentence because it was my first case/charge/offence.
8. A patrol car stopped me because I was racing/running/speeding in a built-up
area.
9. The court case was dismissed for lack of evidence/a jury/defence.
10. 'Members of the jury, what is your answer/summary/verdict?'

V. Write an opinion essay in response to the following statement: Success in life comes from
taking risks or chances.

Write your essay in 180-200 words ( 30p)

10 points for granted

Answer key

I. 1.Knows, 2.Do you speak,3. is looking,4. is learning, 5.is cleaning, 6.I will do, 7.did you
collect, 8.has been living,9. has been,10. will be.

II. 1. Off, 2. Up, 3. Away, 4. Back, 5. Out.

III. 1.Instructor, 2.trainer, 3.pianist, 4. popularity, 5.wealthy

IV. 1. Have had this job for,
2. watching too much TV
3. difficult for him to express
4. found the silver earrings charming
5. I were you
6. if you don’t leave
7. would rather eat
8.would have sent
9. had better not go
10. or else you will

V. 1. Is still being prepared

2. will be launched/ is being launched
3.had not been sold
4. was being decorated
5. has been cancelled/ is cancelled

VI.
1. custody
2. death
3. inquiries
4. wig
5. assault
6. magistrate's
7. offence
8. speeding
9. evidence
10. verdict

VII Students will win points for:

- the proper use of grammar- 5p
-sentence length-5p
-appropriate vocabulary-5p
-balanced structure-5p
-general impression-5p
-appropriate beginning and ending of the text-5
Name ……………………………. Date ……………………….

Class……………………………….

Initial Test
12th Graders

I. Decide whether each underlined phrase is correct or not. If it's incorrect rewrite
the phrase. 10p (2px5)

1. Will you be seeing Rob Jones tomorrow? I wonder if you could give him a
message from Sally Gordon? …………..
2. I had a great time in the Greek Islands. We would rent a small boat and go
fishing every day. ....................................
3. Julie, hi! I've been hoping I'd see you. I've got some good news! ..................
4. We had a terrible time looking after your dog. It was constantly chasing the
cats next door ...................
5. We had a lovely time in Madrid. Every day we were exploring the city, and in
the evening we were going to exciting bars ....................................

II. Underline the correct word or phrase in each sentence. 10p (1px10)

1. I'll be back after a few minutes/in a few minutes.

2. I'm sure that everything will be all right at the end/in the end.
3. Please call me the moment/exactly when you hear any news.
4. I should be back by the time/at the time the film begins.
5. I'm sure Fiona will be here before long/after a while.
6. I can't leave on Tuesday. I won't be ready until then/by then.
7. By twenty four hours/this time tomorrow I'll be in Bangkok,
8. Diana will be retiring soon/already.
9. There will be no official announcements forthwith/from now on.
10. Bye for now. I'll see you in two weeks' time/two weeks later.

III. Rewrite each sentence in the passive, omitting the words underlined.10p (2px5)

1. It's time the authorities did something about this problem.

2. Lots of people had parked their cars on the pavement.
3. The government agreed with the report and so they changed the law.
4. You have to fill in an application form.
5. They don't know what happened to the ship.
 IV. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. 10 p (2px5)

1. There is a rumour that the escaped prisoner is living in Spain. be

The escaped prisoner …………………living in Spain.

2. We have agreed to meet again in a fortnight. will

It has ……………………………….meet again in a fortnight.

3. We decided to try again later. would

It was………………………. try again later.

4. There is confirmation of Mr Jackson's intended resignation. that

It is ……………………………………to resign.

5. Most of the committee thought it was not a viable solution. not

It was thought ……………………………………by most of the committee.

V. Complete each sentence with a word formed from the word in capitals. 5p (1px5)

1. Our club has just purchased new sports ................................ EQUIP

2. Our city has some open spaces but they are not very ................................ ACCESS
3. Is it possible to ............................... between a hobby and an interest? DISTINCT
4. Nowadays ............................... numbers of people are taking up jogging. INCREASE
5. Leisure habits won't change much in the ............................... future. SEE

VI Read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each space. 15p (3px5)

It is now generally recognised that stress is a major (1) ……… of heart disease, and contributes to
many other illnesses. Stress is increased by (2)………………. such as worry, overwork and lack of
exercise or relaxation. For it is just as important from a psychological point of (3)………….. to relax
as it is to (4)……………… physical exercise. Relaxing does not necessarily mean just lazing about
and doing nothing. The benefits of a weekend away or the diversion of sporting activities are
considerable . Although there are some individuals who (5)…………….. on stress, for most of us, it
can lead to exhaustion, mood swings and even severe depression.

1) A reason B motive C. cause D purpose

2) A factors B aspects C. elements D items
3) A fact B departure C. view D return
4) A make B have C. undergo D take
5) A bloom B prosper C. thrive D flourish

VII . V. Give your opinion on the following statement: ’’ Being in the public eye is not for
everyone’’

Write your opinion in 180-200 words ( 30p)

10 points for granted

 Key answers:

I.
1. correct
2. rented, went
3. correct
4. correct
5. explored, went

II. 1.In a few minutes, 2. in the end, 3. the moment, 4.by the time, 5.before long, 6.by then,
7.this time tomorrow, 8.soon, 9.from now on, 10. in two weeks’ time

III.
1. It's time something was done about this problem.
2. Lots of cars had been parked on the pavement.
3. The government agreed with the report and so the law was changed.
4. An application form has to be filled in.
5. It is not known what happened to the ship.

IV.
1. is rumoured to be
2. been agreed that we will
3. decided that we would
4. confirmed that Mr Jackson intends
5. not to be a viable solution

V. 1. equipment, 2.accessible, 3.distinguish , 4.increasing , 5.foreseeable

VI. C, A, C, D, C

VI I Students will win points for:

- the proper use of grammar- 5p

-sentence length-5p
-appropriate vocabulary-5p
-balanced structure-5p
-general impression-5p
-appropriate beginning and ending of the text-5