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
3 …………………………….rains hit southern parts of Pakistan, causing widespread flooding and huge damage to the region’s crops. TORRENT 4 Around two million people were made .................. by the tsunami in Southeast Asia. HOME 5 There was little ........................................ in the sun on that cold winter’s day. WARM 6 The ...... of Mount Vesuvius, which destroyed Pompeii in AD 79, was preceded by many earthquakes. ERUPT 7 Nathan was rushed to hospital after suffering a ........................... haemorrhage. MASS 8 The tiger’s prospects for long-term ................................. appear to be grim. SURVIVE Use no more than three words to complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first one 10p 1 I’m sure he didn’t forget to do it. He ................................................................................................................ forgotten to do it. 2 They can’t wait to go on holiday with their friends. They are looking ....................................................................... on holiday with their friends. 3 It’s likely the bus has been delayed because of the awful weather. The bus may .......................................................................... up because of the awful weather. 4 I’m sure she was waiting for Sally, not Joanna. She must ..................................................................................... waiting for Sally, not Joanna. 5 I’ve had enough of listening to you moaning about him. I’m fed ................................................................................ listening to you moaning about him. Match the columns to make collocations, then use them to complete the sentences. 8p 1 inside 2 weather 3 natural 4 rescue 5 weather 6 sea 7 glorious 8 food a disasters b forecast c sunshine d conditions e out f poisoning g equipment h current
1 The ……………………………………...are so changeable lately, I don’t think we should plan a barbecue for the weekend as it may rain. 2 The 2004 tsunami in Asia was one of the deadliest .............................................. in history, killing over 250,000 people. 3 The company manufactured ........................ for firefighters, such as medical gear and ladders. 4 The .............................................. for London that day was for blue skies and sunshine, with a high of 30ÆC. 5 Swimmers were advised to stay close to the shore, as there was a strong …………….................................. twenty metres from the beach edge. 6 Beautiful clear skies and ....................................................... are paving the way for summer. 7 The outbreak of ............................... was caused by milk that had been inadequately pasteurised. 8 Charlotte got dressed in a rush that morning, and later discovered that her top was on ................................................... . Choose the correct response. 2p 1 A: What’s the forecast? B: a) We’re in luck. b) Scorching all day. 2 A: Did Tom turn up? B: a) Yes, at about 6 p.m. b) Actually, I think he was turned down. TOTAL: 60P 20-30p =среден 3; 31-40p=добър 4; 41-50p=мн.добър 5; 51-60p=отличен 6