Writing test 10 form

Cut onions, carrots and other fresh (1)            into small pieces. Put them into a large (2)          with a small amount of (3)        or oil. (4)      slowly for a few minutes on a low heat, then (5)       with hot water, increase the heat and (6)      for about 45 minutes. Mix everything together in a food mixer until it is completely (7)        . (8)      in a little fresh cream and pour into bowls. Serve with bread and butter.

Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences.

1. Would you like      [a, some] biscuit with your coffee?

2. Stir in the chocolate, then bake     [a, the] cake for 45 minutes.

3. I’m a vegetarian, so I don’t eat     [-, the] meat.

4.     [-, The] French fries aren’t very healthy.

5. I’m afraid I haven’t got      [any, some] orange juice.

6. There are           [plenty of, much] dishes on the menu to choose from.

7. You don’t need to add      [much, many] salt.

8. I’ve got      [any, some] fish for dinner.

Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentences.

1. I didn’t perform well because I                [didn’t learn, hadn’t learned] all my words properly.

2. Daniel Radcliffe             [played, was playing] Harry in all the Harry Potter films.

3. She first               [appeared, was appearing] on TV as an actor, and later she was given her own chat show.

4. I suddenly lost my voice while I             [sang, was singing] on stage.

5. My sister went to drama school because she                    [had always wanted, was always wanting] to be an actor.

6. I met some famous singers when I             [was working, had worked] at a music festival.

7. The star refused to answer when the interviewer            [asked, was asking] him about his personal life.

8. Some friends took me to see an exciting new band that they              [were hearing, had heard] about.