Grade _______

Final Test

Name ___________________________

Course GE-A2.1
GRAMMAR

1. Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Example: I usually get up (get up) at seven o’clock.

1. Tod _______________________ (watch) TV at the moment.

2. They ____________________ (not clean) the sports hall on Wednesdays.

3. Ella _______________ (have) blonde hair, but now she’s quite dark.

4. He _______________________ (look for) a job next month.

5. What _______________ he _______________ (find) when he opened the door?

6. She __________________ (not go) out last night; she went home after work.

7. I ____________________ (go) to the USA five times. How about you?

8. When we arrived, we saw that mom _____________________ (do) housework.

9. They ________________________ (not listen) to the teacher at the moment.

10. _______________ you ever _______________ (see) a giraffe?

11. She _______________ (meet) her new boss last week.

12. Happy anniversary! How long _______________ you _______________ (be) married?

13. I don’t think it ___________________ (snow) this week. It’s too warm.

14. He ___________________ (cook) lunch when we came home, so we offered to help.

15. I _________________ (fly) to Vienna at 8 o’clock tonight.

16. We ___________________ (walk) in the garden, when he took a photo of us.

2. Complete the sentences with one word.

Example: Where do you live?

1. How ____________ bread do you eat?

2. I _____________ do the washing up now. I’ll do it later.

3. A chemist’s is a place ____________ you buy medicines.

4. She was driving fast _________________ she was in a hurry.

5. Put ____________ some shoes. We’re going outside.

6. We walked ____________ of the shop, because the music was too loud.

7. ____________ it was a warm day, she wore a big winter coat.

8. I went to Rome ___________learn Italian.

9. What __________ you do if it rains this afternoon?

10. A Have you heard the news?

 B No, not __________.

3. Underline the correct word(s) in each sentence.

Example: Have you finished that book yet / just?

1. That’s the woman who /which won the lottery last year. .

2. This is the best / better museum I’ve ever visited.

3. This bike’s most / more expensive than mine.

4. He’s eaten too many / too much cakes, and now he feels ill!

5. Did you meet anybody / anything last night?.

6. You don’t do enough / too housework. I have to do it all!

7. We had a boring weekend. We didn’t have anything / nothing to do.

8. I’m very stressed today. I have too much/ too many work to do.

9. The new airport is bigger / the biggest than the new one.

10. Wait! You walk more quickly / quicker than me.

11. I didn’t do nothing / anything the day before yesterday.

12. She said / told us she was busy this weekend.

13. I don’t want to go out tonight, I’m too / too much tired.

14. It’s the goodest / the best job I have ever had.]

Grammar total 40

VOCABULARY

4. Underline the odd word out.

Example: fly mosquito dolphin bee

1. funny friendly kind safe

2. palace statue receipt castle

3. talkative polluted crowded dangerous

4. sightseeing ironing camping sunbathing

5. jeans leggings tights gloves

5. Complete the sentences with the correct word.

Example: My mum’s sisters are my aunts.

aunts cousins uncles

1. David _____________ me he wanted to get a burger.

told asked replied

2. We ____________ a really good time at the festival.

spent had did

3. My brother is my aunt’s ____________.

niece grandson nephew

4. When we travelled abroad we ____________ a lot of souvenirs.

took bought booked

5. The opposite of crowded is __________.

clean safe empty

6. Kate’s really _______________. She always gives me presents.

mean lazy generous

7. Can you turn __________ the TV? I want to watch the news.

on in off

8. When we visit a new city we like to ___________ an apartment

hire rent take

9. What do you think __________ this painting?

to for about

10. I hate waiting _________ people who are late.

to for with

11. Our new school year starts __________ 5th September.

in on at

12. We haven’t got much money __________ we aren’t going to buy the flat.

because so although

13. I was very tired when I arrived _________ the hotel.

in at to

14. I’m not __________ good at languages. I find them difficult.

bit quite very

6. Write the opposite.

Example: fail pass

1. borrow __________

2. generous __________

3. interesting __________

4. remember __________
5. find __________

6. dangerous __________

7. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

Example: What music do you listen to?

1. Be careful when you jump __________ the swimming pool.

2. I’m not sure if I can come camping. It depends __________ my work.

3. Did you wait long __________ your train?

4. Harry’s worried __________ his driving test tomorrow.

5. Leo fell in love __________ his girlfriend soon after they met.

6. Can you pay __________ the tickets today?

7. Please write __________ me soon, and tell me all your news.

8. What time did you arrive __________ school? Were you late?

8. Complete the sentences with one word.

Example: Write down the words.

1. Can you __________ the dog for a walk?

2. I’m taking this watch __________ to the shop. It doesn’t work.

3. Work __________ pairs to do this next exercise.

4. Don’t run __________ the road! It’s dangerous.

5. Let’s ___________ Fred to the party on Saturday.

6. Shall we ___________ surfing tomorrow?

7. Don’t ___________ so much noise! I’m trying to study

Vocabulary total 40
READING

1. Read the article and tick (✔) A, B, or C.

The woman who can remember every day of her life

As part of our series on extraordinary people, this week we find out about Rita Howard, a woman with a very unusual talent.

What was the weather like yesterday? What were you thinking about when you woke up this morning? If someone asked you these questions, you probably
wouldn’t find it too hard to answer. But how about remembering the same information for this date last year, or even ten years ago? Most of us find it easy to
remember what happened on the most important days of our lives, but soon forget the little details of the other days, weeks, months and years. We often
imagine that, without this regular ‘forgetting’, our brains would be too crowded with memories and thoughts. For Rita Howard, however, it’s as easy to
remember a day thirty years ago as it is to tell us about yesterday.

Rita can choose any date from her 68 years and say where she was, what she was doing, and what day of the week it was. For years, she had no idea that
this amazing memory was anything special. She was a hard-working student who always did well at school. Then later she became a historian, a job where
she had many opportunities to use her ability to memorize all the facts she’d ever learned. Even so, it was only six years ago, when she was in a research
project, that scientists actually told Rita she had hyperthymesia – an unusually good memory of her own experiences. Only around 20 people worldwide
have the condition.

‘People began to imagine that I knew everything,’ says Rita. ‘Whereas, of course, I only know everything about my own life!’ Another common idea is that
Rita has far more memories than everyone else. ‘In fact, we all have a similar number,’ she comments. ‘I’m just far better at finding and using mine than
other people.’

As Rita reached retirement age, she wondered if her memory would get worse. Three years later, however, it’s just as good as ever. ‘Will that always be the
case?’ she asks. ‘Who knows? I know all about the past, not the future!’

Example: This is the first article in the series.

A True c B False c✔ C Doesn’t say c

1. Most people don’t find it difficult to remember recent events.

A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c

2. People find it easier to remember their own lives than world events.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c

3. We generally think that it’s useful to forget small things.

A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
4. Rita Howard is best at remembering things which happened a long time ago.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
5. When she was young, Rita thought everyone had an excellent memory.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
6. People noticed her ability to memorize information when she was at school.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
7. People expect Rita to know about things that she hasn’t experienced.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c

8. Everyone’s brain has as many memories as Rita’s.

A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c
9. Rita is working as a historian.
A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c

10 Age hasn’t changed Rita’s abilities.

A True c B False c C Doesn’t say c

2. Read the text again and answer the questions.

1. Which two details does the writer give as examples of things that are easy to remember? _______________________________________

2. What kind of information do most people forget quite quickly?

_________________________________________________

3. How old is Rita Howard?

_________________________________________________
4. What kind of student was she?

_________________________________________________

5. What did she expect to happen after she finished working?

_________________________________________________

Reading total 15
LISTENING

1. Listen to the conversation. Tick (✔) A or B.

1. The book group is on at the wrong time for Tom.

A True c B False c

2. Tom has just bought a new camera.

A True c B False c

3. Tom’s course is all done on a computer.

A True c B False c

4. The college is near a cinema.

A True c B False c

5. Sally wants to study on the same evening as Tom.

A True c B False c

2. Listen to five conversations about travel. Match them with sentences A–E.

Conversation 1 c

Conversation 2 c

Conversation 3 c

Conversation 4 c

Conversation 5 c

A. There were too many people.

B. The staff weren’t polite.
C. The city wasn’t very clean.
D. A friend has some advice.
E. The hotel is too expensive.

Listening total 10

SPEAKING

1. Have you ever been to a fair or festival? What was it like?

2. When did you last go to a new town? Where was it? Did you enjoy it?
3. What did you do for your last birthday?
4. What are you doing this weekend?
5. If you could meet any celebrity, who would it be? Why?
6. Have you been to the cinema recently? What film did you watch?
7. What is your favorite restaurant in our city? Why that one?
8. What are you going to do on your next birthday?
9. What country do you plan to visit on your next holiday?
10. Who is your favorite singer and why?

Speaking total 15
WRITING

Write a short tourist guide for your favourite town (100–150 words). Write about these things.

● The location
● The town’s history
● The things the town is famous for
● Activities and sights for tourists
● The best places to eat and stay
● Advice for a successful visit

Writing total 15