Test 11 class

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TEST VOCABULARY EXERCISES Choose the correct item. 8p 1 The owl is a(n) .......... bird, silently hunting and feeding under the cover of darkness. A original C nocturnal B stinging D revived 2 The wind shifted to the southeast bringing .......... weather to the peninsula. A milder C shining B massive D growing 3 The snow .......... fell slowly at first, but increased in intensity throughout the day. A flakes C drops B stones D drizzles 4 The teacher wanted to .......... good manners in the classroom, so every child that was well-behaved was rewarded with a gold star. A transmit C compete B complicate D promote 5 There was a sudden .......... and the streets became flooded with water. A breeze C snowdrift B downpour D drizzle 6 ‘No, it is .......... not OK for you to go into my bedroom when I am not at home,’ said Sally to her sister. A definitely C faithfully B allergically D commonly 7 The peaceful demonstration grew ...... when the police began arresting people for no reason. A impressive C exploding B aggressive D thunderous 8 It was a(n) ... in their family to celebrate everyone’s birthday at their grandparents’ restaurant. A competition C tradition B event D nuisance Complete each sentence with an appropriate word. 16p 1 Those girls who were talking throughout the entire movie were really getting on my..................! 2 There was a(n)………………………………… of lightning that lit up the entire sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder. 3 Rosie has come………………………………… with the flu, so she will not be at school today. 4 They have a couple of thousand pounds put aside, which they’re saving for a(n) ............... day. 5 The tornado was so powerful, it destroyed everything in its ............................ . 6 Investigators said that the ship which sank last spring was capsized by a powerful ......... of wind. 7 Organic fruit and vegetables were………… offer to shoppers at the supermarket to promote healthy eating. 8 I’m feeling a bit ........................ the weather today, so I don’t think I will go to work. Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in capitals at the end of the sentences. 16p 1 I think you should cut down on your gym sessions, as you are becoming too ........... . MUSCLE 2 A region’s vulnerability to ........................ depends on the amount of rainfall it receives. DRY


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