Test 2
1 Complete the text with the verbs ¡n brackets in the Past Simple, the Past Continuous or the
Past Perfect.
Last Saturday, Maria went with three friends to the cinema. She arrived first and 1 … (decided) to buy some popcorn. She 2 was looking… (look) in her bag for her money when she 3 … (realized) that she 4 … have left (leave) her purse at home. Her friends met her as she 5 … (was walking) back home. Fortunately, one of them 8 … (lent) her some money. By the time they got into the cinema, the film 7 … (had started) and they 8 … (have missed) the first scene so they never 9 … (found out) why all the people in the village were extremely tall and 10… (had) green hair.
(Score 10)

2 Put the verbs in brackets in the Past Perfect and put the adverbs ¡n the correct position in the sentences.
1 She was so upset because he … never wrote (write/never) to her.
2 She knew the town well because she (stay/often)often stayed there with her patents when she was a child.
3 (she steal/ever) has she ever stolen any money before?
4 They (live/ always)have always lived in the country before moving to Chicago in 1990.
5 He … (not tell/already) hadnt already told you the news, had he?
(Score 5)

3 Complete the table with the affirmative, negative and question forms of used to and would.
4 cross out would in sentences where it is not appropriate.
1 My father used to work as a bus driver.
2 My grandparents would visit us at the weekend.
3 They used to give me some pocket money.
4 We would live in a flat in London.
5 l used to buy my favorite sweets every Saturday.
(Score 5)

5 Complete the sentences with would or had and the appropriate form of the verb.
1 He … (had written) his book ten years before the film was made.
2 Ann … (would look after) her sister in the evenings while her mother was at work.
3 Paul wasn’t at work when I phoned because he ... (had gone) home early.
4 When Clam was younger, she … (would dance) all night.
5 His friends phoned the lawyer immediately after the police … (had arrested) him.
(Score 5)

6 Circle the most appropriate modifier.
1 She’s an incredibly/absolutely wealthy woman. They say she’s a multi-millionaire.
2 What’s the matter with her? She doesn’t look quite/very happy.
3 His acting was superb - he was completely/rather convincing in his role.
4 I think she drives a bit / extremely too fast.
5 The story is about a totally/ really poor family in the 1930s.
(Score 5)

7 Complete the multi-part verbs.
Tony fell 1down… when he saw her in the college production of Romeo and Juliet. She’s a really nice person as well as being very pretty so it was easy to see what he saw 2 … in her. She went 3 …out with him a few times but then she broke 4up with ... him. She said he had fallen in love 5 with… Juliet, not with her!
(Score 5)


8 Circle the most appropriate linking words.
1 By the time/After Pete and Mia left the party, the last bus had gone, 2 so/then they decided to walk home. They were crossing the High Streets when/while there was a power cut. All the lights in the streets and shops went out. Luckily /Just then Mia had a torch. They had almost reached their flat when the lights immediately/suddenly came on again.
(Score 5)

9 Complete the sentences with these words. There is one extra word.
actor, historical, part, situation, plot, scenes

In the film Gladiator, the 1 ... actor Russell Crow plays the 2part … of the gladiator. The 3plot … is based on the true story of a roman soldier.  The 4scenes … of old Rome are amazing. If you like 5 historical... films, you’ll enjoy Gladiator.
(Score 5)
Total score: 50

The washroom

When I was leaving Montreal, I decided to stop at one of those rest areas on the side of the
road.
I go into the washroom. The first stall is taken, so I go into the second stall. I had just sat down
when I heard a voice from the other stall...
- Hi there, how is it going?
I’m thinking to myself, what the hell? Okay, I am not the type to strike up conversations with
strangers in the loos on the side of the road. I didn’t know what to say, so finally I say:
-Not bad...
Then the voice says:
- So, what are you doing?
I am starting to find this a bit weird and very uncomfortable, but I finally reply with:
- Well, I’m going back east...
Then I hear the person, all flustered, say:
- Look, I’ll call you back honey--every time I ask you a question this idiot in the next stall keeps
answering me!
...A harsh silence fell through the washroom. I gotta tell you I was relieved, But never before
had I felt so stupid! Damn you cell phones... You win this round.

Test 1

est 1
1 Write the correct form of the Present Simple, the Present Continuous or the Present Perfect.
My friend Mike (lives in Cambridge but each winter he 2 (goes to Spain. He 3 … (has attended) several
Spanish language courses since he started going there and now he 4 … (speaks) Spanish quite well. While he is in Spain, he 5 … (goes) mountain climbing and he 6 … (has climbed) all the important mountains at least once.
Unfortunately, he broke his leg last month so at the moment he 7 is reading and watching a lot of television. Usually he doesn’t watch) much television, but since his accident he  10 … (has seen) at least two films every day.
Score (10)

2 Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form of the Present Simple or the Present Continuous.
1 He can’t come with us because he (has) a broken arm.
2 … Does your friend know    (your friend/know) how to sky surf?
3 A: Are you enjoying(you/enjoy) the trip?
B: Yes, thanks. It’s great.
4 A: Where’s Tim?
B: He is… (looking) at the view from the bridge.
5 I … (love) bungee jumping.
6 We … (realise) it’s quite a dangerous sport.
7 He … (isnt learning) to snowboard.
8 They … (hate) all extreme sports.
9 They … (don’t understand) why we go mountaineering.
10 He ... (is thinking) about his sister. She’s taking her driving test today.
(Score 10)

3 Mark these sentences Right (R) or Wrong (W). Correct the wrong sentences.
1 I’d quite like to going skiing.  W  I'd quite like to go skiing
2 They love trying new sports. R
3 I’d hate to do a bungee jump. R
4 I can’t stand extreme sports. R
5 I'd prefer to playing tennis. W  I'd prefer to play tennis.
(Score 5)

4 Write has or ¡s next to each sentence to show what the s in each sentence means.
1 Neil's an interesting man …is.
2 He’s walked across the Libyan Desert ….has
3 He’s making a film about his latest expedition ….is
4 He’s almost finished writing a book about mountaineering ….has
5 His brother's a keen traveler, too ….is
(Score 5)

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs. One of the verbs is used twice.
explore, go, go on, visit
1 You should …visit Paris while you are In Europe.
2 I’d like to … explore the Sera Desert.
3 Why don’t we …go canoeing at the end?
4 I'd hate to …go on a cruise. I’d be bored.
5 We didn’t have time to ... Visit the Science Museum.

(Score 5)
6 Complete the dialogue with adjectives, adverbs or verbs formed from the nouns in brackets.
Tom: Why, did Helena want to cycle at the United States?
Ann: Well she’s always been an (ambitious) cyclist but I don’t think she knew how 2 (difficult) and (challenging) it would be.
Tom: What happened?
Ann: Well, although Helena usually … (organizes) things very well, she didn’t plan her route … (caringly) enough. She chose an … (exciting) but 7 (exhausting) route. Unfortunately, she had an accident in Denver and after that she was 8 ... (desperately) tired. However, she eventually … (succeeded) in finishing. She later described it as ‘a valuable‘... (educational) experience’!
(score 10)

7 Complete the sentences with these multi-part verbs. There is one extra multi-part verb.
get across, go through with, set up, put on, take up, turn up
1 I don’t think I can …go through the parachute jump - I'm too frightened.
2 Please arrive early and … set up the gym equipment.
3 She always …turns up first.
4 I want to …take up horse-riding.
5 Nobody understands what he is trying to …get across

(Score 5)

Total score: 50

When was the last time I..

When was the last time you..
1.Struck up(started) a conversation with a stranger and what was it about?Do you often strike up conversation with strangers?
-I don't often start conversation with people i don't know because i'm mostly shy about it,but that doesn't mean i never talk.The last time i talked to someone i knew nothing about was in my trip in Croatia with my family.We went ice skating and i didn't know very well how to skate.So i went up to a guy who i also saw that was obviously struggling and we just started laughing at each other and talked about sports in general.
2.Saw someone extremely weird?
I see extremely weird people everyday.Just today i saw a weird old guy that goes to people and says uncomfortable stuff like "Thank you Very much i like you so much".I see him every time i go out.
3.Felt flustered(Confused)?
I was in a grocery shop with my friends to buy something to drink after we ate burgers,and this old man started yelling it's my birthday i want to pay for everybody,so he collected all our stuff and other people stuffs and he just paid everything.I think it was kinda nice but also weird and confusing.
4.The last time you traveled? Did you feel comfortable?
The last time i traveled was in Croatia and yeah i felt comfortable cause we went to visit my dad.

Sunday Dinner

Menu:

1. For starters: Cream of wild mushroom and garlic soup with dried ceps, and fresh tarragon.
2. Main dish: Roast loin of English lamb stuffed with mint and served with a rosemary sauce.
3. Dessert: Summer puddings served with chantilly cream

Ingredients:

• Dried porcini (ceps)
• Butter
• Onion
• Garlic
• Mushrooms
• Creme fraiche
• White bread
• Leg of lamb
• Rosemary
• Black Pepper
• Sugar
• Stale bread
• Fruit
• Fresh double cream
• Icing sugar

90's Fashion

We can see that style has changed a lot through out the decades.Every decade has it's special style that represents it.For example we have: B boys(Hip-Hop),Grunge Kids,Ravers,Punks,Goths with their own specific style that portray mostly the 90's in general.
This kind of style,such as hip-hop and grunge was known as urban fashion,and it was very popular back then,and it still kinda is.
The hip-hop musicians wore baggy clothes and neon colors. At first glance this clothing may seem comical in nature, with its extreme bagginess and colorful hues, but there is a deeper historical meaning that can be derived from this fashion trend.It is said that some clothing styles fashionable in hip-hop culture (such as loose, baggy garments) allegedly derive from uniforms issued to prison inmates, from hand me downs, or because they are useful when shoplifting.”
Grunge on the other hand was essentially a slovenly, thoughtless, uncoordinated look, but with an edge. Iconic items for men and women were ripped and faded jeans, flannel shirts or wool Pendletons layered over dirty T-shirts with outdated logos, and black combat-style boots.
Other people that are known for their hip-hop,grunge style are: Eminem,Kanyne,Rihanna,A$AP rocky,Kurt Cobian.

Sophia Amoruso-Nasty Gal

Shopping list

I'm cooking a meal for these 5 events.This is my shopping list for what i need to cook an amazing meal:
          a)A Sunday meal for 5 people: Curried chicken & new potato traybake

• 10 chicken drumsticks
• Olive oil
• Garlic paste
• Ginger paste
• Garam masala
• Trumeric
• Yoghurt
• Potatoes
• Tomatoes
• Red Onion

         b)A romantic dinner for two: Spaghetti & Meatballs

• Spaghetti
• Rapeseed oil
• Green lentlis
• Lean minced beef
• Rosemary
• Dijon mustard
• Garlic
• Shallot
• Cherry tomatoes
• Tomato puree
• Chilli flakes
• Oreagno

          c)A meal for a fitness fanatic: Strawberry-Kiwi Smoothie

• Apple juice
• Bananas
• Kiwifruit
• Strawberries
• Honey

           d)A picnic in the park: Grilled Chicken Sandwiches

• Skinless chicken breasts
• Hamburger sauce
• Hot sauce
• Unsalted butter
• Ketchup
• Ranch dressing

           e)A child's birthday party: Mini cheeseburger pies

• Ground beef
• Onion
• Worcestershire sauce
• Garlic salt
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Milk
• Eggs

Food Survey

Plato wanted to ban books in classroom. Should we ban technology nowadays?

1. What is your name and last name?
2. What is your occupation?
3. What is your age?
4. Are you a parent?
5. Did you have books in your classroom when you were young?
6. Did you enjoy them?
7. Did you learn more from books?
8. Do you like technology?
9. Do you think computers are the new "books"?
10. Is it possible for kids these days to leave technology?
11. Do you think that technology is ruining this generation? If yes explain why.

The David Mathews foundation

Simon Mathews is an amazing man, but I’m fairly sure you’ve never even heard of him. He was an ordinary man from a regular family, living in just another English town. That is, until something extraordinary happened. His older brother, David, had always been a hero to Simon and when David completed the Berlin marathon using a pair of prosthetic legs, Simon got the necessary inspiration to start an amazing journey. In 2009 Simon ran the London marathon, then the Marrakesh marathon and then the Rome marathon. You might not think this is such an amazing achievement, but he ran all three in just one month. By running in these marathons Simon helped to raise £30,000 for children’s charities. The following year he climbed Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain and then followed it by conquering Everest, the world’s highest mountain. He planned to climb a third, Kilimanjaro, but halfway up weather forced him to turn back. In that year Simon raised over £50,000 for a local charity that supports the homeless. By the next year he had decided to take up swimming. First he crossed the British channel and then narrowly failed to cross Lake Ontario but he did manage the 25 kilometers across the Red Sea. Again he managed to raise over £50,000, and this time he chose The Dogs Trust, a charity dedicated to helping find new homes for abandoned dogs. Since then, Simon has been training for the big one. The next epic endurance test is a whopping 7,000-mile bike ride from the Netherlands to Vladivostok, Russia. He is presently training hard by cycling the hills near his home in Derbyshire. His charity this time is his most personal and noteworthy. The David Mathews foundation is a new charity that helps disabled people fulfill their sporting ambitions. Of course the charity was started by Simon to celebrate his brother’s achievement of completing the Berlin marathon against all expectations. This year Simon was invited to meet the mayor in London where he was given a special award. Simon stood alongside other heroes who had raised money for hospitals, the elderly and special schools. Simon attended with his brother David, and in a warm acceptance speech he thanked his brother for being such a hero.

1/8 

This passage is mainly about how Simon Mathews :

honored his brother by establishing a sports foundation.

competed in sporting events to support disabled athletes.

attempted to overcome physical challenges in events around the world.

became a marathon runner just like his older brother.

used achievements in multiple sports to raise money for charity.

2/8 

According to the passage, which TWO things make Simon’s story remarkable?

He competed in a variety of sporting events in a short time frame.

He ran in and finished the Berlin marathon using prosthetic legs.

He started his own charity and raised a lot of money for it.

He set and reached ambitious physical goals.

He came from a small town to become a very famous person.

3/8 

Which TWO of the following has Simon Mathews attempted but failed to complete?

Running the Berlin marathon

Swimming across the Red Sea

Swimming Lake Ontario

Cycling from Amsterdam to Vladivostok

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro

4/8 

Simon has raised money for charities that support which TWO of the following?

Homeless people

Dogs

Disabled people

Hospitals

Elderly people

5/8 

Which TWO of the following did Simon Mathews complete in a single year?

The Marrakesh marathon

The Berlin Marathon

The Rome Marathon

The Ben Nevis climb

The Everest climb

6/8 

Which TWO of the following statements best state what the writer admires about Simon Mathews?

His record of winning

His devotion to his family

His modesty

His bravery

His persistence

7/8 

The passage suggests that which TWO of the following are accurate statements about the Netherlands-to-Vladivostok trip?

It is the most challenging goal Simon has set thus far.

It will allow Simon to compete with his brother.

It will be Simon’s first bike race.

It will benefit a charity of particular interest to Simon.

It will mean the end of Simon’s running career.

8/8 

The passage suggests that which TWO of the following are true of Simon and David Mathews?

They competed against each other as young children.

They were always interested in competitive athletics.

They have some of the same personality characteristics.

They are equally well-known.

They have some similar interests.

Animal communication

MY PET

I'm a small town girl that has a big heart for animals.I can say that I love animals more than people especially dogs and cats. But I prefer cats because I have one at home. I found him when I was 12 years old. I was playing with my childhood friends outside and saw this small kitten scared, wet and hungry. Because I'm a big cat lover I couldn't help myself so I took him on my arms and went home. I gave him something to eat and kept on feeding him everyday. It was summer so this cat was my biggest interest at that time.We named him Zhizhi. He's male and he looks like a tiger. I kept on buying cat food for him and he got really fat and cuddly.We bathed him every week and was very clean, but my mother didn't let me keep him inside so i bought him a small cat house and he would sit all day in it. I also bought him a small red ribbon around his neck. Unfortunately one day Zhizhi got lost, and my 12 year old heart broke. I don't know where he went or who took him,all i knew was that he went missing. The strangest thing happened after approximately 2 years he came back. He was sitting on my front door,all dirty and skinny.I wasn't sure if it was him,but when i called his name he responded immediately. I fed him of course,and kept him ever since. I'm not that involved with him than I was when I was 12,now I'm 17 and I have other things going on my life of course. But I still love him and still take care of him as much as I can.