Writing Test (Grammar and Use of English) 11th Grade - 2 term

Use of English

Complete the text with the correct option, A, B, C or D.

Hiking in Nepal

Having worked extremely long hours in the field of medicine for a number of years, I decided to quit my job and go on an adventure. I’ve always loved the outdoors so I (1) _____ my friend Peter to go to Nepal with me and hike in the foothills of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The Annapurna circuit is considered to be one of the most beautiful treks in the world and I was not disappointed. The views were breathtaking.

Although it’s not as physically demanding as some of the higher altitude treks in the region, I came (2)___ against a few problems. From the (3)_ I struggled with painful blisters on my feet and I realised on the first day that I had chosen the wrong travel companion. Peter complained from morning till night. If I could change one thing about the trip, I’d (4)___ on my own.

Use of English

Complete the text with the correct option, A, B, C or D.

Hiking in Nepal

Having worked extremely long hours in the field of medicine for a number of years, I decided to quit my job and go on an adventure. I’ve always loved the outdoors so I (1) _____ my friend Peter to go to Nepal with me and hike in the foothills of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The Annapurna circuit is considered to be one of the most beautiful treks in the world and I was not disappointed. The views were breathtaking.

Although it’s not as physically demanding as some of the higher altitude treks in the region, I came (2)___ against a few problems. From the (3)_ I struggled with painful blisters on my feet and I realised on the first day that I had chosen the wrong travel companion. Peter complained from morning till night. If I could change one thing about the trip, I’d (4)___ on my own.

Use of English

Complete the text with the correct option, A, B, C or D.

Hiking in Nepal

Having worked extremely long hours in the field of medicine for a number of years, I decided to quit my job and go on an adventure. I’ve always loved the outdoors so I (1) _____ my friend Peter to go to Nepal with me and hike in the foothills of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The Annapurna circuit is considered to be one of the most beautiful treks in the world and I was not disappointed. The views were breathtaking.

Although it’s not as physically demanding as some of the higher altitude treks in the region, I came (2)___ against a few problems. From the (3)___ I struggled with painful blisters on my feet and I realised on the first day that I had chosen the wrong travel companion. Peter complained from morning till night. If I could change one thing about the trip, I’d (4)___ on my own.

Use of English

Complete the text with the correct option, A, B, C or D.

Hiking in Nepal

Having worked extremely long hours in the field of medicine for a number of years, I decided to quit my job and go on an adventure. I’ve always loved the outdoors so I (1) _____ my friend Peter to go to Nepal with me and hike in the foothills of the most beautiful mountains in the world. The Annapurna circuit is considered to be one of the most beautiful treks in the world and I was not disappointed. The views were breathtaking.

Although it’s not as physically demanding as some of the higher altitude treks in the region, I came (2)___ against a few problems. From the (3)___ I struggled with painful blisters on my feet and I realised on the first day that I had chosen the wrong travel companion. Peter complained from morning till night. If I could change one thing about the trip, I’d (4)___ on my own.

Complete the text with one word in each gap.

ONLINE DISTRACTIONS

After learning French for a number of years I decided it was high time I took an exam. I didn't want to (1)     off revising for the exam till the last moment, so I prepared a great study schedule. I was going to learn a bit every day. It worked well at the beginning. After lunch, I (2)       go to my room and study for about two hours. It all went wrong one day when I needed to use an online dictionary. (3)        gone online, I saw some new messages from my friends, replied to them, watched a few videos and, before I knew it, it was dinnertime. In the end, I did very (4)        revising and I failed the exam. Going online while studying is not always a good idea! Recently my dad has shown me an application which he uses to manage his time at work. It simply blocks access to Facebook and other pages. If (5)      I had discovered it before! Maybe I'd have passed the exam and wouldn't have to retake it now!

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. Make any changes necessary, but do not change the order of the words.

1. For a long time I                               (warn / she / start) revising for the exam as soon as possible, but she ignored my advice completely.

2. You                   (need / not / come) so early but since you're here, you can help me with those boxes.

3. You                        (ought / ask / me) before you invited my ex to the party.

4. By this time next year, I                     (graduate) from university.

5.                         ( What / I / say) we should have planned the project better in the first place.

6. It                          (time / you / apply) a better-paid job.

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between two and five words, including the word in capitals.

1. It was impossible for us not to laugh when he fell in the water. HELP

   We                        when he fell in the water.

2. My parents forced me to do my homework. MADE

   I                my homework by my parents.

3. We believe the film made over £3 million. IS

   The film                          over £3 million.

4. My friends said we should go by train. RECOMMENDED

   My friends                   by train.

5. You really should get a haircut! HIGH

   It’s                   a haircut!

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

Last week my parents asked if I could help them with their computer which they 0 were trying to fix. I’m sure now they wish they 1           (ask) someone else. 2                (they / take) the computer to the computer shop, they wouldn’t have had to buy a new one. I made a really big mistake. Not only 3              (I / remove) the back of the computer, but I also spilt my cup of coffee all over it. My parents took it back to the shop to see if it could 4             (repair). When they told my parents how much it 5            (cost), my parents bought a new one instead.