Writing test 11 sem1

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.

Choose the correct time expressions to complete the story

I woke up early last Saturday morning. I was really excited because I was going to Florida to visit my uncle. I didn’t want to forget anything! (1)       [Then, First], I packed my bags and checked the weight – no problem! (2)       [Then, After] I made sure I had my tickets and passport. (3)        [Before, Next], I called a taxi to take me to the airport, and (4)                     [later five minutes, five minutes later], it arrived. Everything was going perfectly, but then we (5)          [suddenly, sudden] hit a traffic jam on the road to the airport! (6)             [In time, By the time] we got to the airport, I was really anxious. I hadn’t flown on my own (7)        [before, first], and now I was really late. (8)       [After, Later] I’d gone through the security checks, I only had ten minutes to get to the gate. (9)         [Earlier, Finally], I got onto the plane just in time, and was able to sit back and relax, and begin to enjoy my holiday!