Focus 4 Unit 1. Vocabulary, Grammar and Use of English Test

Vocabulary

1. Complete the sentences with the missing words. Some letters are given. There is one space for each missing letter. (Заповнюючи пропуск, пишемо ЦІЛЕ слово)

e.g. Jack used to be a b___ \b u l l y\ but now he’s kind to everyone in the class.

1. I used to study French but I’ve had a long break so I’m taking lessons to s____ e__         my skills.

2. I only have a v____       memory of my first day of school, but I think I enjoyed it.

3. Mr Brown is quite l_____i___         . I’m sure he won’t mind if you hand in your homework tomorrow.

4. The house next to ours was s____        by lightning. There was a big fire but no one was hurt.

5. I just told you the exam is next Tuesday! Really, you have a memory like a s____       .

2. Match the verbs in A with the nouns in B. Then complete the sentences. You may need to change the form of the verbs. There is one extra verb.

e.g. Can you jog my memory what the homework is?

1. He’s going to       his              on Ancient Greece.

2. I don’t              to study for the exam, it’s an easy subject.

3. I’ve        my        but I can’t remember what her name is.

4. After three hours of trying to find a solution, Jenny                 and solved the problem.

5. It was at least five minutes before I                        when the ball hit me on the head.

Grammar

Complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

– Did you really (e.g.) use to skip a lot of classes when you were a student, Mum? I can’t believe it! Then why (1)     you always telling me that attendance is so important? This is so unfair.

– Well, yes, it’s true. I made this mistake and I’d like to save you from it. My mum (2)     always trying to explain this to me but I (3)       never listen to her. Even now, when she gives me advice, I (4)      usually roll my eyes although deep inside I know she’s almost always right! I (5)      to think I would be such a relaxed mum to my kids but now I can see I’m just like her!

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

e.g. You can’t afford to waste (waste) any more time. You’ll miss the train.

1. Will you remember         (feed) the cat twice a day?

2. The degree enabled me        (get) a better-paid job.

3. She made us       (swear) we wouldn’t tell anyone.

4. My dad keeps        (lose) his keys so I’m always late to school.

5. I’ve tried          (drink) warm milk but it didn’t help me fall asleep.

Use of English

Read the text and choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

An Unexpected Career

My brother, who is a researcher, is the brains e.g. with \ behind \of a revolutionary new technique of brain surgery which has saved hundreds of lives. I’m so proud of him because he 1                        [A didn’t used to be, B didn’t use to being, C didn’t use to be] a very good student. He had a 2             [A passion, B brain, C knowledge] for science but was quite disruptive in lessons and was often reprimanded. Most of his teachers gave up on him and he fell 3          [A down, B behind, C off] with all his school work. After wasting time doing dead-end jobs, he decided to go back to school and pass his exams. He went on to do a master’s degree and then worked in the 4               [A field, B scholarship, C career]of research for many years. He is now very successful and in 5            [A success, B honour, C addition] of his achievements he was even given an award. I’m so happy he decided to follow his dreams.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the words in capitals. Write up to six words.

e.g. I was in the habit of drinking coffee before breakfast. USED

I used to drink coffee before breakfast.

1. I think you would find this book interesting. INTEREST

   I think this book would                   you.

2. My brother always makes a mess when he cooks anything. WILL

   My brother                         when he cooks anything.

3. I wasn’t in the habit of putting off work until the last moment. USE

   I                       work until the last moment.

4. After the exams we’ll have a big party. FOLLOWED

   Our exams will                a big party.

5. I haven’t trained since my knee injury. STOPPED

   I                  when I had my knee injury.