Vocabulary

1 Match the adjectives in A to a synonym in B. There are two extra words. Write a synonym for each of the extra words. (7 x 2 = 14 points)

A B

1. outstanding ...... a. boring

2. point out ...... b. stay alive

3. dull ...... c. every day

4. survive ...... d. exceptional

5. daily ...... e. silly

6. daft ...... f. ……………………

7. dreadful ...... g. ……………………

2 Complete the sentences with a suitable word or phrase. Make any necessary changes. (8 x 3 = 24 points)

1. I learnt so much from that film. It was a real …………………… .

2. The survivors were lucky to be …………………… .

3. Sue didn’t enjoy the lecture because she was tired and found it difficult …………………… what the speaker
was saying.

4. Jenny is an amazing person. Although she has so many difficulties, she never …………………… .

5. I’ve seen that comedian on television but I’ve never seen him …………………… .

6. I don’t understand why everyone thinks that singer is so great. I think she’s …………………… .

7. Young children often find it hard to …………………… their toys with others.

8. The comedian made some …………………… jokes. Many people in the audience were insulted.

3 Complete the sentences by using a gerund or an infinitive of the verbs below. (6 x 2 = 12 points)

finish • visit • go • lock • play • do

1. Remember …………………… the door when you leave the house.

2. I didn’t manage …………………… the test in time.

3. Can you please stop …………………… that game for a minute and listen to what I have to say?

4. We decided …………………… our grandmother on our way home from school.

5. He insisted on …………………… everything himself.

6. I don’t feel like …………………… out tonight.

Grammar

4 Rewrite the sentences. Replace the words in bold with a suitable modal. Make any necessary changes. (7 x 2 = 14 points)

1. People are allowed to park here.

2. My mother thinks it’s a good idea that I go to bed on time.

3. We have to study for the test tonight.

4. Are you able to visit me on Saturday?

5. It’s possible that he will come to the party.

6. It’s not a good idea for you to go out in the rain without an umbrella.

7. I’m sorry, but it’s not possible for me to do that.

5 Complete the sentences with an appropriate modal perfect and the correct form of the verbs in brackets. There may be more than one possible answer. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

1. I …………………… (study) for the test but I didn’t. That’s why I failed.

2. David wasn’t at home when I called. He …………………… (stay) at work late.

3. Mary …………………… (help) me with my homework, but she didn’t want to.

4. Mike …………………… (forget) that we were meeting tonight. I’m sure that’s what happened.

5. You really upset Daniel yesterday. You …………………… (speak) to him that way.

6. I don’t remember exactly what Diane told me. She …………………… (say) that she wouldn’t be at the meeting today.

6 Rewrite the following sentences using the correct form of the modals in brackets. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. (6 x 3 = 18 points)

1. Alan has probably seen this film. (must)

Alan .

2. It’s forbidden to smoke here. (can’t)

You .

3. It’s possible that they’ll be late. (might)

They .

4. It’s possible that I forgot to lock the door when I left. (may)

I .

5. It’s a shame that you didn’t call me when you were in town. (should)

You .

6. It’s important that you start exercising. (should)

You .

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