Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions.

Lora is talking to Paula about her dancing competition.

Lora: “_________”

Paula: “Never mind, better luck next time”.

A. I have a lot on my mind

B. I didn’t get any prize

C. I’ve broken your record

D. I couldn’t keep my cup

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer in each of the following questions.

Lora is talking to Paula about her dancing competition.

Lora:” ________”

Paula: “Nerver mind, better luck next time”.

A. I have a lot on my mind.

B. I didn’t get any prize.

C. I’ve broken your record.

D. I couldn’t keep my cup.

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 33

For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (31)____ to study for his degree. After doing various jobs to raise some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the (32)_____ the challenge they are likely to set themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure. Now that his university course has (33)______ to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him all around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the whole journey using only means of transport which are powered by natural energy. In other words, he’ll be (34)______ mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking a short cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship instead. As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (35)______ on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea.

A. stronger

B. turned

C. reached

D. brought

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 31

For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (31)____ to study for his degree. After doing various jobs to raise some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the (32)_____ the challenge they are likely to set themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure. Now that his university course has (33)______ to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him all around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the whole journey using only means of transport which are powered by natural energy. In other words, he’ll be (34)______ mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking a short cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship instead. As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (35)______ on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea.

A. settling down

B. getting up

C. taking over

D. holding back

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 35

For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (31)____ to study for his degree. After doing various jobs to raise some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the (32)_____ the challenge they are likely to set themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure. Now that his university course has (33)______ to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him all around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the whole journey using only means of transport which are powered by natural energy. In other words, he’ll be (34)______ mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking a short cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship instead. As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (35)______ on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea. 

A. leave

B. keep

C. pass

D. give

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 34

For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (31)____ to study for his degree. After doing various jobs to raise some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the (32)_____ the challenge they are likely to set themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure. Now that his university course has (33)______ to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him all around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the whole journey using only means of transport which are powered by natural energy. In other words, he’ll be (34)______ mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking a short cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship instead. As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (35)______ on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea.

A. relying

B. using

C. attempting

D. trying

Read the following passage and choose A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the following blanks. Fill in the appropriate word in question 32

For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (31)____ to study for his degree. After doing various jobs to raise some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the (32)_____ the challenge they are likely to set themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can result in a thirst for adventure. Now that his university course has (33)______ to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him all around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the whole journey using only means of transport which are powered by natural energy. In other words, he’ll be (34)______ mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking a short cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship instead. As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (35)______ on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea.

A. stronger

B. wider

C. greater

D. deeper

Complete the phone conversation on the right using the correct present simple and present continuous forms of the verbs.

Erica: Hi, Claire. Where are you?

Claire: ¹_________ (I / sit) on the bus. I'm nearly in town. ²___________ (you / want) to meet at the shopping centre?

Erica: I can't. ³__________ (I / do) my history homework at the moment.

Claire: Why ⁴___________ (you / do) your homework now? It's Saturday morning!

Erica: I know! ⁵___________ (I / not/ usually / do) homework on Saturdays, but I've got a netball tournament tomorrow. ⁶___________ (They / always / finish) late.

Claire: But ⁷___________ (Miss Macken/ not/usually/check) our homework.

Erica: That's not true. ⁸___________ (She/always/check) it!

Claire: Oh come on, Erica! Take the day off!

Erica: No. ⁹___________ (I / not / come) to town, Claire. Speak to you later, OK?

Claire: OK…looks like I'm shopping on my own, then!

VII. Put in a suitable preposition and the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. Thank you ................. (tell) us all about good news.

2. I’m tired .................... (study). I need a rest.

3. She’s very keen ................ (go) to art college.

4. Some of us are interested .................... (start) a discussion group.

5. The man was found guilty ......................... (steal) from his employer.

6. Is this car capable ...................... (get) us all way to our hometown?

7. John is really excited ...................... (go) to Los Angeles.

8. People objected ................  (have) (wait) too long.

9. He insisted ................ (tell) the whole truth.

10. I believe ..................  (discuss) things openly.

11. You ought to book in advance. you can’t rely.................... (find) hotel room

12. The tourists complained ...................... (not get) any sleep.

13. He apologized ..................... (not answer) my letter sooner.

14. I don’t approve....................... (smoke). I think it’s a disgusting habit.

15. He has succeeded................... (get) in touch with his old friend.

16 The heavy rain prevented the farmers .....................  (collect) the harvest.

17. People were annoyed.................... (not be) able to see properly.

18. He prefers (play) sports ................ (watch) them.

19. I’m grateful to her......................... (provide) me with so much information.

20. She’s not used .............................. (speak) in public.