FORM 9

   Distance learning

   May, 25th

   Theme –Progress Check

Vocabulary

1  Choose the correct item.

  1   The …….. invested a lot of money in the play.

       A   director                    C     producer

       B   playwright                D     screenwriter

  2   Thomas loves to …….. with oils on canvas.

       A   paint                         C     sculpt

       B   carve                       D     design

  3   Henry worked hard to …….. his exam.

       A   resit                          C     pass

       B   succeed                   D     fail

  4   The …….. across the Atlantic Ocean takes four days.

       A   journey                     C     tour

       B   trip                            D     voyage

  5   I don’t like lemons, they are too …….. .

       A   spicy                        C     creamy

       B   sour                          D     bitter

  6   Jerry …….. his hand on the hot plate.

       A   bruised                     C     sprained

       B   twisted                     D     burnt

  7   Anna didn’t see Tim so he …….. her name loudly across the street.

       A   growled                    C     recited

       B   yelled                       D     mimicked

  8   The suitcase was so heavy that she had to …….. it to the car.

       A   drag                         C     slip 

       B   rush                          D     leap

  9   Alex had an unhappy …….. on his face.

       A   shout                        C     cry

       B   frown                       D     smile

10   You should …….. your skin with sun cream when you go out into the sun.

       A   protect                     C     heal

       B   strengthen                D     care

 

2  Choose the correct word.

  1   You can read celebrity gossip in broadsheet / tabloid / comic / magazine papers.

  2   Boris loves technology and has all the latest gadgets / items / things / tricks.

  3   Remember to soak / rinse / sink / pour the dishes in cold water after you wash them.

  4   The police wanted to arrest / chase / catch / charge the man with burglary.

  5   Can I borrow / lend / let / give your suitcase when I go on holiday?

  6   This cold weather makes me sway / wail / shiver / shake.

  7   Having a high temperature is a symptom / disease / remedy / treatment of a fever.

  8   The fire brigade told everyone to remove / abandon / escape / evacuate the building.

  9   They were tired after reaching / climbing / hiking / approaching through the forest for six hours. 

10   The explorers are on a(n) mission / challenge / attempt / destination to cross the desert on foot.

 

Grammar

3  Complete the second sentence, using the word in bold, so that it means the same as the first sentence. Use up to four words. Do not change the word in bold.

  1   I can’t play online games because I haven’t got a computer. (ONLY)

       If ...................................................................
computer, I could play online games.

  2   Tim started training for the football match months ago. (BEEN)

       Tim ...............................................................  
for the football match for months.

  3   It’s necessary for us to be at the theatre at 6pm. (HAVE)

       We ................................................................  
the theatre at 6pm.

  4   Someone painted Jon’s portrait while he was on holiday. (HAD)

       Jon ................................................................  
while he was on holiday.

  5   If we don’t get a security alarm, the house won’t be safe. (UNLESS)

       The house won’t be safe  .............................
                                             a security alarm.

4  Choose the correct item.

  1   I’ll reserve a ticket …….. they sell out before the show.

       A   in order                    C     so that       

       B   so as                        D     in case

  2   She’s played tennis for years, ……..?

       A   has she                    C     isn’t she

       B   hasn’t she                D     is she

  3   Kevin told me that he …….. the film already.

       A   had seen                  C     saw

       B   have seen                D     sees          

  4   I think people …….. electric cars in the future.

       A   have

       B   will have

       C   are going to have

       D   are having

  5   If you want my advice, you …….. join a charity.

       A   must                         C     would

       B   may                         D     should

  6   I was alone and there was …….. to help me.

       A   someone                  C     no one

       B   anyone                     D     everyone

  7   Exhaust fumes …….. been proven to increase global warming.

       A   are                           C     were

       B   have                         D     will

  8   As soon as you …….. your homework you can go out.

       A   finish                        C     finished

       B   will finish                  D     had finished

  9   The hottest desert in the world is …….. Sahara Desert.

       A   −                              C     a

       B   the                            D     an

10   You should all go to the cinema and enjoy …….. .

       A   myself                      C     yourselves

       B   yourself                    D     ourselves

5  Complete the second sentence, using the words in brackets in the correct form. Do not use more than four words to complete each sentence.

  1   He told me (not/open) the window.

       He told me ................................  the window.

  2   If I (tell/me/friend) about the match earlier, he wouldn’t have missed it.

       If I .................................................  about the
match earlier, he wouldn’t have missed it.

  3   The blue whale is (heavy/animal) in the world.

       The blue whale is ..........................................
                                                    in the world.

  4   Tom and Max (work/late) tonight.

       Tom and Max ...............................................  
                                                            tonight.

  5   Janet (used/have) long hair when she was younger.

       Janet .....................................................  long
hair when she was younger.

Everyday English

6  Read the dialogues (1-3). Complete the dialogues (1-3) with appropriate responses by circling the appropriate letter (A, B or C).

  1   X:                                     How are you finding your new computer?

       Y:                                                                                                       .....................................................

            A  No, I’m not happy.

            B  I’m not pleased with it.

            C  That’s very disappointing.

  2   X:                                                                                                       ..............................................

       Y:                        Yes. The red car skidded on the ice and crashed.

            A  Can you tell me what you saw?

            B  Please call us if you remember anything.

            C  What did you do?

  3   X: Don’t you think something needs to be done about the graffiti?

       Y:                                                                                                       .....................................................

       X:                      That could work. Great idea!

            A  Good thinking!

            B  Action needs to be taken.

            C  Yes, it would help if we had more CCTV cameras.

 

Reading

7  Read the text below from which four sentences are missing. Complete the gaps (1-4) with appropriate sentences A-E. Write appropriate letters (A, B, C, D or E) in the gaps. One sentence is extra and does not match any of the gaps.

A Telescope to Tell us Everything!

Have you always thought of the time machine as an impossible invention from science fiction films? Think again! Soon, we’ll be able to look back billions of years and witness the beginning of the universe itself!

The James Webb Space Telescope, or JWST, is the future of space and time exploration. A joint effort between the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA), JWST really is an international triumph in teamwork.
            They are getting it ready for its October 2018 launch date when it will depart for outer space, 1.5 million km from Earth, on the back of a huge rocket!

Scientists have used advanced techniques and technologies in the design of what will be the world’s biggest and best telescope. This means it’ll be able to capture in detail things never before seen by humans; the first stars and galaxies! The structure will feature a folding, lightweight mirror of 18 separate segments as well as a massive spectrograph. This is a special instrument that measures light, wavelength and radiation. And, protecting all this equipment from the heat of the Sun will be a five-layer sunshield the size of a tennis court.

If the JWST is a success, it will allow astronomers from all over the globe to make incredible discoveries about the history and mysteries of the universe. For example, they’ll be able to determine how the stars, planets and solar systems first formed and what physical and chemical materials they consist of. This amazing research opportunity will hopefully last a while because the Webb will be carrying enough fuel for a ten year mission. So, the past 13.5 billion years will soon await you: Get ready for the longest lesson of your life!

A  Firstly, it’s going to use infrared vision to pick up signals from unimaginably long distances away.

B  It will help us to understand the origins of life on our planet.

C  Over 1000 people in more than 17 different countries are working on it right now.

D  In fact, they even aim to identify the first sources of light that ever existed following the Big Bang.

E  A radio transmitter will send this data, as well as other kinds of information, back to Earth.