Writing Comprehension. Use of English 11th Form I Term

1 Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogues.

Examiner: What job would you like to do in the future?

Student: Well, I have two options which are completely different from (1)       [each, every] other. I dream (2)       [about, for] a career in music. I can sing and play the guitar very well, so I (3)       [will, might] form a band, although I’m still not sure about this. The (4)         [another, other] option is to study economics at university as I’m quite good at maths.

Examiner: Could you tell us about your best friend?

Student: Well, I’ve got a few friends. Tom, my classmate, is a really good friend of (5)      [my, mine]. I had some problems last year when I (6)        [must, had to] ask him for help and he didn’t let me down. So I know that I can depend (7)    [on, to]him. Besides, he’s good fun and I always laugh (8)      [from, at] his jokes.

2 Translate the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English to complete the sentences. (запиши лише відповідь)

1 I don’t understand this word. Can you (перевірити його в словнику) ____________________________?

Translate the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English to complete the sentences. (запиши лише відповідь)

2 She’s been abroad for nearly six months now and she says she (з нетерпінням чекає на) _________________________ going back home for Christmas.

Translate the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English to complete the sentences. (запиши лише відповідь)

3. I’m not surprised she’s still angry with you. I think you (повинен поросити у неї вибачення) ______________________ your behaviour.

Translate the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English to complete the sentences. (запиши лише відповідь)

The weather isn’t good enough for a barbecue. (Чому б нам не відкласти це до) ____________________________ till next weekend?

Choose the correct answer: A, B, C or D.

The photograph shows two girls. They (1)___        [can, must, should, could] be sisters or just friends. They (2)___                     [must fall, had to fall, must have fallen, needn’t have fallen] out a moment ago as they both look angry and rather tense. The girl on the left seems to be close to tears while (3)___           [another, the other, other, others] one is not even looking at her. (4) ___         [Either, Both, No one, Neither] of them seems to be trying to solve the conflict, but I’m sure they’ll eventually (5)___            [make up, make off, fall for, get across]and be friends again.

You were going to visit your friend in London this weekend. Unfortunately, you fell ill and must cancel your trip. Write a note to your friend in which you (50 words):

• explain why you cancel your trip,

• describe how you feel and what you do to recover,

• tell how you spend time during your illness.

Hello Christie,

I’m really sorry but I won’t be coming to see you next weekend. _______________________________________________

_______________________________________________

I’d like to visit you in a few weeks when I get better.

Let me know if that’s possible.

All the best,

XYZ