TEST "Writing. 1st Term" (Karpiuk 7, NUS)

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense form.

1. I (hoover)              in my bedroom right now.

2. Ed (mop)             the floor for an hour yesterday.

3. We (drink)            some water, so we aren't thirsty.

4. Vic (not make)              a birthday cake for Jake yet.

5. Annie (buy)        some presents for Kim last Friday.

6. Science geeks often (spend)       a lot of time in the Lab.

7. St Valentine's Day (celebrate)               on 14th February.

8. Christmas decorations (not keep)              in these two boxes.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentences.

1. A           [microwave, teapot] is an item of technology.

2. These traditions are          [received, related] to Easter.

3. Ned always       [holds, gives] me surprises on my birthday.

4. Let the tea cool      [down, pour] — it is too hot to drink now.

5. Emma often does sport — she is a real          [bookworm, dynamo].

6. They have just          [hired, promoted] a new chef at the restaurant.

7. I need to do the            [washing-up, gardening] — my clothes are dirty.

8.            [Graduation, Knowledge] Day is when a new school year starts.

9. A            [chatterbox, bookworm] is someone who reads a lot.

Complete the sentences with the given words.

washing machine-----extracurricular-----add-----whisk-----Graduation-----crackers-----local-----perform-----sweep

1. There are many       traditions here.

2. I want to make some Christmas          .

3.     some salt and vinegar to the mixture.

4. We       the floor at home every Saturday.

5. Sarah has already put the clothes into the                 .

6. George usually uses a       mix everything.

7.                 activities are good for you to learn something new.

8. Let's         a dance on our anniversary this year!

9. I remember my            Day, the last day of my school life.