Ex1 : Read the text and put the correct verbs form of the past simple in the bracket

In the 19th century , people (1) ...................... ( play ) football in England . Like modern football , there (2) ...................... ( be ) two teams and the players (3) ...................... ( kick ) the ball to score goals . Then , one day , the player (4) ...................... ( pick ) up the ball and (5) ...................... ( run ) with it to the goal . It (6) ...................... ( become ) a new sport and they (7) ...................... ( call ) it rugby . Both football and rugby became popular in the United States . After sometime , the Americans (8) ...................... ( use ) both these sports to invent American football .

II. Read the interesting facts about Wales, and complete the conversation. Practise it with your partner.

Wales - Interesting facts

· The country of Wales is a part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain.

· English and Welsh are the two official languages of Wales. Welsh is a Celtic based language that is now spoken by over 20% of the population.

· 42% of the South and West Wales coastline is considered “Heritage Coast”.

· The country of Wales is said to contain more castles per square mile than any other country in the world.

· Wales is often called “The Land of Song”.

· The country is well-known for its harpist, male choirs, and solo artists.

· Although football (soccer) is the more popular sport in Northern Wales, Rugby Union is seen as national sport and is passionately played by most of the country.

A: My group is going to give the presentation about Wales, and I have just download a lot of interesting facts of that country.

B: Really? Is English the only official language there?

A: No, (1) ______________________________________________________________________

B: Does Wales have any coastline?

A: Yes, and (2) __________________________________________________________________

B: Wales is not as famous for football as England, so what is the most popular sport there?

A: (3) __________________________________________________________________________

B: Scotland is very well-known for ancient castles. How about Wales?

A: Well, (4) _____________________________________________________________________

B: It sounds interesting. Are Welsh people fond of music?

A: Sure, (5) _____________________________________________________________________

B: Why?

A: (6) __________________________________________________________________________

B: Awesome. I think your group’s presentation will be very interesting.

IV. Read the following passage then give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets. (10p)

Although some groups of people (1. always live)…….  outdoors in tents, camping as we (2. know) ………. it today (3. begin) ……… to be popular about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping equipment (4. allow) ………… more people to travel longer distances into the countryside and (5. stay) ………. there in greater comfort. Many campers like (6. be) ……… themselves in quiet areas, so they take their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, (7. prefer) ……… to be near people, (8. drive) ………… to a public or privately-owned campsite which (9. have) ………… up-todate facilities, like hot shower and swimming pools. Whether campers are separate in the mountain or on a busy site, they should remember to keep the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid (10. attract) ……… animals.

IV. Read the following passage then give the correct form/tense of the verbs in brackets. (10p)

Although some groups of people (1. always live)………. outdoors in tents, camping as we (2. know) ……… it today (3. begin) ……. to be popular about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping equipment (4. allow) ………… more people to travel longer distances into the countryside and (5. stay) ………….there in greater comfort. Many campers like (6. be) ……….. themselves in quiet areas, so they take their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, (7. prefer) …………… to be near people, (8. drive) ……………to a public or privately-owned campsite which (9. have) …………. up-todate facilities, like hot shower and swimming pools. Whether campers are separate in the mountain or on a busy site, they should remember to keep the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid (10. attract) ………… animals.

Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.(2pts)

1.      Football is regarded _________the most popular sport in the world.

A. for                                B. as                            C. like                         D. of

2.      Team sports are sometimes called _________  sports

A. compete                      B. competition          C. competitor                        D. competitive

3.      She is in the hospital now. _________  we go and see her?

A. Would                         B. Do                          C. Will                        D. Did

4.      - _________  do you do judo? - Twice a week

A. Why                             B. How often             C. Where                    D. When

5.      He _________  as a new reporter since he _________  from Boston University.

A. worked/ graduated                                        B. has worked/ graduated  

C. works/ graduates                                           D. worked/ has graduated.

6.      Automatic dishwasher, modern fridge and wireless TV are _________  in the house.

A. appliances                  B. household             C. electricity             D. surroundings

7.      Do Son is _________  beach that I have ever visited.

A. the more beautiful                                         B. more beautiful    

C. the most beautiful                                         D. most beautiful

8. ___________ straight across the road. It is dangerous.

       A. No running                B. Not run                  C. Don't run               D. No

II. Give the correct  form/ tense of the verbs in brackets. (10 points)
       Although some groups of people (1. always live) _________ outdoors in tents, camping as we (2. know) _________  it today (3. begin) _________  to be popular about 50 years ago. The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping equipment (4. allow) _________  more people to travel longer distances into the countryside and (5. stay) _________  there in greater comfort. Many campers like (6. be) _________  themselves in quiet areas, so they take their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains. Others, (7. prefer) _________ to be near people, (8. drive) _________ to a public or privately-owned campsite which (9. have) _________  up-to-date facilities, like hot shower and swimming pools.
       Whether campers are separate in the mountain or on a busy site, they should remember to keep the area clean and tidy. In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid (10. attract) _________  animals.

Complete these sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets.

1. Opencast coal mining is among the most environmentally _________ activities carried out in Wales. (DESTROY)

2. You'll need to be a little more _________ if you want to hold their attention. (IMAGINE)

3. Would both countries claim the proposals not to __________ whale populations? (DANGER)

4. They use __________-friendly fabrics in their clothing made from recycled plastic bottles. (ENVIRONMENT)

5. Safeguard your computer with a high-quality surge _________, a device used to protect computers and other electrical equipment from a sudden increase in the flow of electrical power. (PROTECT)