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THE TENTH CANTONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETITION Primary Schools 2011 GRAMMAR SECTION Read the questions carefully and choose the correct answer: 1. When the Europeans came to the USA, the Native Americans _____ there for thousands of years. a) had already lived b) already Plive c) living d) have already lived 2. F rom 2000 until 2003, he _____ in a small house near school. a) had lived b) has lived c) slied d) has living 3. Physics _____ the study of matter, energy, force and motion. a) is being b) are c) is d) have been 4. What _____ he going to _____ at the party? a) does / do b) is / do c) is / does d) do / does 5. I don't recommend _____ too long on that machine if this is the first time that you've done it. a) to exercise b) exercise c) you to exercise d) exercising 6. We were wondering how _____ to the concert on time. a) could we get b) can we get c) are we going to get d) we could get 7. My parents _____ stay out late. a) lets me b) let me to c) to let me d) let me 8. All of us _____ watching TV but none of us _____ dancing. a) doesn't like / likes b) like / likes c) like / like d) likes / likes 9. We were looking _____ to meeting her because everybody knew that she was a nice person. a) about b) for c) forward d) out 10. Which sentence is incorrect? a) I want you to look after my sister. b) You needn't buy any apples. c) You mustn't pull the cat tail. d) Shall I open the window for you?

11. Both of us _____ English at school but neither of us _____ French. a) learn / learn b) learn / learns c) learns / learn d) learns / learns 12. Which Past Participle forms are correct? a) payed / put / ridden / came / broken b) payed / put / roden / came / broke c) paid / put / ridden / came / broken d) paid / put / ridden / come / broken 13. I don't know _____ to the party. a) I will go b) whether I will go c) will I go d) if will I go 14. He couldn't find his ticket. Betty realized that she had put _____ in _____ handbag. His ticket was found but what about _____? a) it / her / hers b) it / hers / her c) its / her / hers d) her / her / hers 15. I usually go to his house _____ the evening, but sometimes I go _____ the day. Then we usually walk _____ the river. a) at / in / during b) in / during / along c) at / during / along d) in / during / across 16. A: ''I need _____ furniture for my new flat.'' B: ''How _____ money have you got actually?'' A: ''Well, it's difficult question. I have got ____ time to count it.'' a) some / much / some b) some / much / no c) some / many / no d) some / many / some 17. Which sentence has the wrong preposition? a) Why don't you apologize your friend about hitting him? b) What time is the plane due to arrive in Paris? c) He will look for another solution, if he doesn't like this idea. d) She has given up her job to raise her children. 18. Which word can be an adjective and an adverb? a) daily b) simply c) angrily d) sadly 19. I'd prefer it you _____ in front of the children. a) don't smoke b) didn't smoke

c) weren't smoke d) didn't smoked 20. The year studying _____ the USA gives students personal knowledge _____ American culture. a) at / in b) at / of c) in / of d) in / in 21. _____ President faced the difficult task of putting _____ economy back on _____ its feet. a) The / an / b) / the / c) The / an / the d) The / the / 22. Mary cut the cake , _____ she? a) isn't b) doesn't c) don't d) didn't 23. I think I'll have a shower _____ I have dinner. a) a while b) before c) until d) when 24. Direct Speech Susan asked Andy: ''Why did you call me yesterday?'' Indirect Speech a) She asked him why did he call her the day before. b) She asked him why he called her the previous day. c) She asked him why he had called her the previous day. d) She asked him why he called her the day before. 25. There are no clouds in the sky. It _____ rain. a) is not going to b) will not c) is raining d) is going to 26. X rays _____ by accident while Roentgen ____ with electricity. a) were discovered / were experimenting b) were discovered / was experimenting c) discovered / was experimenting d) were discovered / experimenting 27. She _____ unless we invite her. a) might come b) will come c) won't come d) may come 28. My sister is not used to _____ late. a) working b) works c) work d) worked 29. If he _____ hard, he _____ fail in the exam.

a) studied / will b) studied / won't c) doesn't study / would d) studied / wouldn't 30. He was _____ to find that the film was quite _____. a) surprised / bored b) surprised / boring c) surprising / boring d) surprising / boring 31. This is the manager _____ Bill works for. a) whom b) what c) who d) which 32. My sister _____ the book for weeks but she _____ finished it yet. a) have been reading / haven't finished b) has been reading / hasn't finish c) has been reading / hasn't finished d) have reading / hasn't finished 33. Can _____ borrow _____ book? I need _____ . Kate needs _____ . a) I / your / it /hers b) you / my / her / hers c) I / your / her / her d) you / your / it / it 34. You _____ eat so much sweets if you want to lose weight. a) wouldn't b) mustn't c) needn't d) haven't to 35. They haven't heard from him _____ last week. a) yet b) for c) before d) since 36. ''This dress is small. Have you got _____ but _____ this one?'' ''Yes, but it's _____ than others.'' a) bigger / as beautiful like / more expensive b) bigger / as beautiful as / more expensive c) biggest / as beautiful as / expensive d) bigger / as beautiful / more expensive 37. Which sentence is wrong? a) She'd finished her homework before we arrived. b) It takes us twenty minutes to come to the station. c) They are not never late for school. d) I didn't know where my key was. 38. Some of his works _____ to several different countries last year. a) was sent b) were send c) were sent d) was send 39. I wish I _____ that actor when he was in

our town. a) had met b) met c) have met d) had meet 40. We arrived at _____ airport just in time to see _____ airplane took off. a) the / b) the / an c) / an d) an / the 41. ''You seem _____ upset. What's the matter? Will you please stop _____?'' a) being / crying b) being /cry c) to be / crying d) to be / cry 42. John wouldn't be late for work if he _____. a) doesn't oversleep b) didn't overslept c) oversleeps d) didn't oversleep 43. When he was a child he _____ running every day. a) was going b) used to go c) had gone d) have gone 44. Which of the following is wrong? a) in 2009 b) on Friday afternoon c) in Monday morning d) at noon 45. ''What _____ , girls?'' ''We _____ just _____ .'' ''Are you sure? You _____ very strange to me.'' a) are you doing / are talking / are looking b) are you doing / are talking / look c) do you do / are talked / look d) are you doing / are talking / looking 46. They found one of Franklin's sailors in 1857 but he _____ ten years earlier. a) had died b) died c) has died d) had die 47. I believe they don't have _____ money to buy a car. a) many more b) the more c) enough d) fewer 48. I think I _____ a manager when I grow up. a) am b) will be c) am being d) am going to be 49. Which of the following is correct? a) sheeps / feet / babies / toys / halves b) sheep / feet / babies / toys / halves c) sheeps / feet / babies / toyes / halves d) sheep / foot / babyes / toys / halfs 50. Since the day she _____ Bob she _____ interested in music.

a) met / has been b) met / have been c) had met / is d) has met / is 51. I am satisfied _____ their progress so far. a) of b) with c) at d) in 52. Every day Tony _____ home at 7 o'clock so that he _____ in his office at 8. a) leaves / can b) leaves / can be c) left / can be d) leave / can 53. They were asked _____ to eat. a) do they want b) if they would c) if they wanted d) would they want 54. ''How _____ homework have you got tonight?'' ''I don't know how _____ maths exercises we have, but I know that we have _____ lessons tomorrow. Tomorrow is Saturday. a) much / many / no b) many / much / any c) many / any / no d) much / much /much 55. Which one isn't an adverb? a) badly b) lovely c) quickly d) seriously 56. ''My children haven't eaten yet.'' ''Don't worry, I _____ them the sandwiches.'' a) am going to make b) will make c) make d) going to make 57. They _____ in Boston for ten years and then went to L. A. a) have lived b) were living c) have been living d) lived 58. There wasn't _____ in the room. a) anybody b) somebody c) nobody d) some people 59. _____ that you would be at the meeting. a) I was said b) It was said to me c) I was told d) It was told me 60. As I _____ for the bus I saw two boys fighting. a) wait b) was wait c) was waiting d) am This is the end of Grammar Section. Now do the next section. __________ VOCABULARY SECTION Choose the word or phrase that best completes each sentence:

1. He admitted his affair with Jane could never develop into a lasting ______ . a) relation b) attitude c) relationship d) terms 2. Confident workers feel more _______ and content when they share their opinions with their supervisors. a) appreciated b) obsolete c) absent d) abstract 3. If you risk everything on one opportunity, you put ______. a) all your glass in one beg c) all your eggs into one basket b) all your diamonds in your left pocket d) cups and plates in a big suitcase 4. I've been ______ advised not to say anything. a) strongly b) greatly c) seriously d) utterly 5. Research suggests that ________ replacing negative thoughts with optimistic ones may improve your outlook, reduce stress and lift your self-esteem. a) cowardly b) scarcely c) consistently d) incidentally 6. We'd better start earlier. We should allow _______ traffic delays. a) for b) with c) of d) against 7. It's welcoming town; people are extremely _________. a) greedy b) hospitable c) concrete d) prevalent 8. The candidates will never be asked on the exams _______ between British and American English. a) to distinguish b) to reduce c) to discard d) to obstruct 9. Extra water in the diet is generally beneficial to the health and it ________ for the skin. a) does time b) works wonders c) make tracks d) does tracks 10. Nicole passed the hard Physics exam because she is a ______ student. a) tolerant b) dignified c) complimentary d) dedicated 11. The flight is cheap, but if you add _______ accommodation costs the holiday will be quite expensive. a) with b) in c) from d) into 12. If you feel "Like a fish _______ water" you feel in the wrong place. a) in b) out of c) under d) over 13. He had butterflies in his stomach. He was ______. a) tired b) sick c) idealistic d) nervous 14. The police are conducting an _________ into the causes of the accident. a) investigation b) enquiry c) inquiry d) query 15. He ___________ all day to finish the wallpapering. a) worked like a dog b) worked like an ant c) worked like a charm d) worked like a magic 16. ________ this occasion, I would like to express my thanks. a) at b) for c) in d) on 17. We'll be sending out free _______ of our latest line in cosmetics. a) specimen b) pattern c) example d) sample 18. He always follows that old _______: early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and

wise. a) phrase b) ballad c) adage d) analogy 19. Although he is very rich, John's father refused to _________ him the money he needed to buy the house. a) borrow b) lend c) get d) let 20. Some people are so ______ that they refuse to change their minds if they are wrong. a) rustic b) converted c) stunned d) stubborn 21. Working as a team will better enable the company to ________ its goals. a) reach b) take c) remove d) stretch 22. The weather report predicts ______ rain in the northern parts of the country. a) hard b) heavy c) difficult d) heavily 23. They have decided to _______ a line in the sand and start all over again. a) designate b) draw c) sketch d) delineate 24. You can't get pills except on ______. a) receipt b) prescription c) recipe d) reception 25. Who is in charge _______ negotiations? a) from b) of c) to d) with 26. She is ______ with having to do two people's job. a) fed up b) felt down c) tired d) tiring 27. He should pass the test _______. a) easy b) easilly c) easily d) at ease 28. Diversity is _______ as important as continuity. a) just b) equal c) like d) similar 29. He _______ who could possibly be ringing at that early hour in the morning. a) asked b) wandered c) considered d) wondered 30. My father wants me to study law, but I have made up my _______ to become an archaeologist, instead. a) heart b) head c) brain d) mind

This is the end of Vocabulary Section. Now do the next section __________.
READING COMPREHENSION Read the following article and answer the questions which follow: A, B, C or D The Choking Dog "Come on, come on, move it!" Joanne beat impatiently on the steering wheel of her Mercedes sports car. How stupid to get caught up in the rush hour! She had planned to leave work early this afternoon, at three o'clock, to give herself a chance to relax and have a bath before going out to a meeting of her local tennis club. But just at ten to three a client had arrived, and it was two hours before she had finished dealing with the man. When she came out of her office, all the other staff in the Highlight Advertising Agency had already left. Now she was stuck in a traffic jam in central Birmingham at 5:30, and at 6:30 she was expected to be chairing a meeting of the tennis club. There would be no time for any hot bath. Ahead of her, the traffic was moving at last, and she swung quickly out into the centre lane to turn right, and raced the last half-mile through the quiet suburban streets to her house. Pulling up on the driveway, she leapt out of the car and ran for the house. As she opened the door, she nearly tripped over Sheba, who was standing behind it.

"Hey, Sheba, hello," she said, bending down to stroke the large Alsatian dog's head, "I've got no time for you now, but I'll take you out as soon as I get back from the tennis club." It was then that she noticed something worrying about the dog. Sheba seemed to be coughing or choking, her stomach pumping repeatedly as if she was trying to vomit something up. She was obviously in real discomfort and could hardly breathe; her sad eyes gazed up at Joanne helplessly. "Oh damn, this is all I need now," said Joanne to herself, dropping her briefcase and bending down to take a closer look, "a sick dog, today of all days!" On closer examination, Sheba did look very sick, and Joanne realized she would have to take her down to the vet immediately. Luckily, the vet's surgery was only a few streets away, and Joanne quickly loaded the dog, still coughing and choking, into her car for the short drive. When she got there, the surgery was just about to close for the day. Luckily, Dr. Sterne had not left yet, and when he saw the state of Sheba, he brought her quickly into his office. "It looks like something is stuck in her throat," said Dr. Sterne. It shouldn't take me too long to get it out." "Listen, doctor, I'm really in a rush to get to a meeting -- can I leave her with you, and go and get changed? I'll be back in ten minutes to pick her up, then I'll take her on to the meeting with me. Is that OK?" "Sure," said the doctor. "You get going. I'll see you in ten minutes." Joanne jumped back into her car again, and made the quick trip round to her house in a couple of minutes. As she was once more entering the hallway, the phone on the table by the door began to ring. She picked it up, annoyed by this additional interruption to her plans. "This is Dr. Sterne," said an anxious voice. "Is that you, Joanne?" "Of course it's me," said Joanne, surprised at the sound of his voice, "no-one else lives here." "I want you to get right out of that house immediately," said the doctor's voice. "Right now. I'm coming round right away, and the police will be there any time now. Wait outside for us." The phone went dead. Joanne stared at it. She was confused, but she was also a little frightened by the obvious fear in the voice of the doctor. She replaced the receiver, then quickly backed out of the door and ran into the street. At that moment, a police car with its lights flashing swung round the corner and screeched to a stop outside the house. Two policemen got out. After briefly checking that she was the owner of the house, they ran into the house through the still open door, without explaining anything. Joanne was by now completely confused and very frightened. Then the doctor arrived. "Where's Sheba? Is she OK?" shouted Joanne, running over to his car. "She's fine, Joanne. I extracted the thing which was choking her, and she's OK now." "Well what's this all about? Why are the police in my house?" Just then, the two policemen reappeared from the house, half-carrying a white-faced figure, a man in a dark grey sweater and jeans, who, it seemed, could hardly walk. There was blood all over him. "My God," said Joanne, "how did he get in there? And how did you know he was there?" "I think he must be a burglar," said the doctor. "I knew he was there because when I finally removed what was stuck in Sheba's throat, it turned out to be three human fingers. I don't think he's a very happy burglar." THE TENTH CANTONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE COMPETITION Primary Schools 2011
Sarajevo Canton, Ministry of Education and Science Pedagogical Institute

1. Where did Joanne work? a) an advertising agency b) a vet's surgery c) a Mercedes dealer's office d) the text does not say 2. Why was she angry at the beginning of the story? a) She was lost. b) She had lost a client at work. c) She was stuck in a traffic jam d) Her dog was sick 3. Why did she take the dog to Dr. Sterne's surgery? a) It was time for Sheba's checkup. b) The dog couldn't breathe properly. c) She wanted to get her out of the house. d) The doctor had asked to see her. 4. Why did she leave the dog at the surgery and drive home again? a) She wanted to catch a burglar. b) The dog was too sick to come home. c) The doctor wanted to keep her. d) Joanne wanted to change her clothes. 5. How long did it take Joanne to drive home from the surgery? a) two minutes b) ten minutes c) an hour d) the text does not say

6. What happened as she arrived home for the second time? a) The police arrived. b) The telephone rang. c) The dog died. d) A burglar was just escaping. 7. Why did the doctor tell her to get out of the house? a) There was a dangerous dog in there. b) It was on fire. c) He knew there was a burglar inside. d) He wanted to meet her outside. 8. Why did the burglar look very sick? a) The police had caught him, and he would probably have to go to prison. b) He had caught a disease from the dog. c) He hadn't found any valuable things to steal. d) The dog had bitten off his fingers. 9. The story says that the dog "gazed up at Joanne helplessly". "Gazed" means a) stared b) cried c) barked d) laughed 10. A "vet's surgery" is probably a) a serious operation b) a minor operation c) an animal doctor's office d) a police station This is the end of test. Good luck! ______ GRAMMAR SECTION KEYS
1. A 2. C 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. D 7. D 8. B 9. C 10. C 11. B 12. D 13. B 14. A 15. B 16. B 17. A 18. A 19. B 20. C 21. D 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D 36. B 37. C 38. C 39. A 40. B 41. C 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. B 46. A 47. C 48. B 49. B 50. A 51. B 52. B 53. C 54. A 55. B 56. B 57. D 58. A 59. C 60. C VOCABULARY 1 C 2A 3C 4A 5C 6A 7B 8A 9B 10D 11B 12B 13D 14A 15A 16D 17D 18A 19B 20D 21A 22B 23B

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1A 2C 3B 4D 5A 6B 7C 8D 9A 10C

Do they really care? Teenager Christiana Tugwell and a small band of fellow school-age environmentalists have spent the past five months fighting proposals being put forward by the property developer, Countryside Residentials, to build 66 luxury detached houses in an area of woodland. They have received support at their protest camp from other residents who want to save the wood and the wildlife it contains. They have built a network of underground tunnels, which they will occupy to prevent the developers from starting work. Countryside Residential said it had been careful to preserve wildlife on the site, employing ecologists to do surveys and spending tens of thousands of pounds protecting animal and plant life. I began organizing the local campaign when I realized just how many local residents were against the developments. They were writing letters of protest to the council but this was simply not enough. So in order to put more pressure on the council and to raise national awareness, I started camping on the proposed development site. I was the ring-leader and had to bully some friends to join me. They werent keen on sleeping rough and neither was I, but something had to be done. My mums initial reaction was are you sure you want to do this? After the first week she sent some friends to try to make me come home. They said Id get into trouble, but I was determined to stay. I even spent three nights at the camp on my own. Even though she wanted me home, mum was always supportive and even brought us vegetarian sausages. Mum and I dont always see eye to eye on everything. But we agree that as long as what I want to do is not completely stupid, she lets me do it. Im very stubborn and if I think I can do it, normally I can. She worries about possible violence from the people trying to evict us and so do I, but there wont be any violence on our part. I dont want to worry her, but stopping the development is more important. Circle the most appropriate option: 1. Christiana has spent the past few months a) with her friends from a small music band b) fighting against a group of local residents c) camping in the countryside d) protesting 2. Countryside Residentials a) has built some houses in an area of woodland b) has started building luxury houses in Christianas neighbourhood c) wants to occupy a piece of land for business purposes d) is fighting for environmental development 3. Local residents a) support the teenagers b) support Countryside Residentials c) are trying to protect the wood and wildlife from campers d) have built a network of underground tunnels 4. Countryside Residential a) assure the others they will do no harm to the environment b) is a company which mainly employs ecologists

c) bases its work on scientific surveys d) spends most of its money protecting animals and plants 5. Christiana started her campaign because a) she didnt share the local residents opinion b) the local residents had sent some letters of protest to the council c) she felt the need to draw other peoples attention d) she was determined to go camping on the desired camp site 6. Her mum was worried because a) Christiana had started bullying some of her friends b) Christiana was not setting a good example c) Christiana had got into trouble d) she felt that Christiana might have problems 7. Christiana a) always quarrels with her mum b) appreciates that her mum always lets her do silly things c) could count on her mums help in spite of everything d) doesnt care what her mum thinks 8. Christiana is determined to have things her way a) as she knows there will be no violence b) although she might be in danger c) in order not to upset her mum d) because she is against any kind of development SHAPE OF FINS TO COME Theres something fishy going on in fashion. You could soon be stepping out decked in salmon and cod, reports Max Glaskin. Snakeskin might be all the rage in designer collections this spring, but it could be replaced by something even more scaly. Several Scandinavian designers have just announced a new luxury fabric to rival the finest leathers, silks and furs. No longer will snakeskin, lizard and crocodile be the preferred hides of exotic materials, because theres a new kid on the block: fish skin. The first fish leather tannery in Sweden is now up and running, offering its unique products to the worlds top fashion houses in the hope that they will scale the heights of chic in the new millennium. Turning old fish into desirable dress material is not easy. It takes three days, starting with a wash to remove most of the fat and dirt. The scales are lifted and then the skin is pickled. The way we get rid of the offensive smell is a secret, says Bergholz, joint owner of Sea Skin Scandinavia. Yvonne Eriksson, of the Finnish design company Fero, meanwhile, has been making shirts and jackets from fish leather, mostly from turbot and Nile perch caught in Lake Victoria. Its a great alternative to more traditional exotic skins, she says. Fish leather gives a more elegant impression than traditional leather and its at least as strong. Circle the most appropriate answer 1. In the world of fashion snakeskin is thought to be: A) unpopular because killing snakes causes rage B) luxurious and therefore too expensive C) less popular than crocodile skin

D) very popular 2. Scandinavian designers have A) given up the production of some exotic materials B) built a new factory for the production of leathers, silks and furs C) come up with a new kind of material for making clothes D) just announced their victory over rival companies 3. The worlds top fashion houses A) partly rely on kids B) are now offered fish leather C) are competing severely D) hope to get the best models in the new millennium 4. It takes three days to A) find fish old enough B) make a dress out of fish skin C) remove all the fat and dirt from fish skin D) produce the material for making dresses 5. The process of skin treatment A) includes a stage of pickling B) has been lifted to a high level C) is a business secret D) is done by Mr Bergholzs partner company 6. In her production, Yvonne Eriksson prefers A) materials from Finland B) snake leather C) traditional exotic skins D) fish from Lake Victoria 7. In comparison to other skin types, fish leather is judged by some to be A) much stronger B) equally strong C) far less strong D) the least strong I Circle the correct option (a, b, c or d): 1. Come on, no one ________ heard of a real place as spooky as that. a) have never b) have ever c) has never d) has ever 2. But youd already lost two pairs of sunglasses back there in the summer camp, _________ ? a) did you b) havent you c) hadnt you d) didnt you 3. When we finally arrived _______ the location, we immediately got ______ to serious practice. a) toup b) on.. in c) in.. on d) at.. down 4. He wasn't allowed to go home ________ he'd apologised to the teacher. a) until b) afterwards c) during d) while 5. I guess Id also ________ embarrassed if my classmate ________ something like that.

a) feel.. does b) felt.. would do c) feel.. would do d) feel.. did 6. Lindas mum made me _______ at their place till after dinner. a) to stay b) stay c) staying d) stayed 7. Its evident that teenagers have to work very ________ nowadays. a) hard b) harder c) hardly d) hardest 8. Despite being quite ________, those students picked up a lot in my classes. a) attentive b) attending c) inattentive d) intentional 9. I dont know why we didnt _______ in touch with those people from the old school. a) kept b) save c) hang d) keep 10. I couldnt make up my ________ which puppy to take, they all looked gorgeous. a) decision b) choice c) mind d) selection II Complete the text using the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets. Do not add any other words. Abigail and her mother, Dr Gillian Doyle, were taking part in Take Your Child to Work Day, a scheme designed (1) ________________ (give) children an idea of the jobs their parents do. The scheme (2) _______________________ (first / suggest) by the local council and now everybody (3) __________________ (find) it very useful. I (4) __________________ (not mind) what Abigail does as a profession, but at least she can base her decisions on experience. She got to see a lot of my day-to-day work, with patients (5) ________________ (come) in with everything from a sore throat to a fractured arm, explains Dr Doyle. It was fascinating, says Abigail. Of course, I (6) __________________ (be) to Mums surgery even before the beginning of this scheme, usually to meet her after school. The work at the surgery is only half of Dr Doyles day and the other half (7) ________________ (spend) at a local hospital. Abigail (8) _________________ (accompany) her there, too, visiting patients on the wards. Now, after having completed her scheme mission, on the question of whether it (9) ___________________ (encourage) her to become a doctor herself, Abigail is undecided. It (10) ___________________ (require) a lot of commitment because the training is quite long and the work is really demanding, she says. III Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. Im going to ask my best friend to set up my Facebook profile. / by Im going to have my _________________________________________ my best friend. 2. I lent you a book last month and now Id like to have it back. / from Can I have back the book ___________________________________________ me last month? 3. I expect you are pleased to get home after such a terrible holiday. / must You _____________________________________ get home after such a terrible holiday. 4. The last time I spoke to her was when she got the award. / since

I ___________________________________________ she got the award. 5. Does Angelas sister go in for any sport? / wonder I _____________________________________________ in for any sport. IV Read the whole text first. Then fill in each blank with one suitable word: Sign language has been used for thousands of years in one form (1)_____________ another. (2)____________ though some people believe sign languages are not real languages, linguist say that they are. The only difference is that (3) _______________ of using speech, signers use their hands. (4)_____________ fact, learning sign language is like learning any (5)________________ language it takes time and practice. / - VIII 26. 2010. 1. KEY 1. 26.03.2011. READING COMPREHENSION TEST Time: 20 min. 1. d) 2. c) 3. ) 4. ) 5. c) 6. d) 7. c) 8. b) max. 8 / min. 6 points. 1. D) 2. C) 3. B) 4. D) 5. A) 6. D) 7. B) max. 7 / min. 5 points I Circle the correct option (a, b, c or d): max. 10 points 1. d) 2. c) 3. d) 4.a) 5. d) 6. b) 7. a) 8. c) 9. d) 10. c) II Complete the text using the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets. Do not add any other words. ! max. 10 points 1) to give 2) was first suggested 3) finds 4) dont mind 5) coming 6) had been 7) is spent 8) accompanied 9) has encouraged 10) requires III Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. max. 5 points 1..Facebook profile set up by. 2.(which / that) you borrowed from. 3..must be pleased to.. 4...havent spoken to her since.. 5...wonder if Angelas sister goes... IV Read the whole text first. Then fill in each blank with one suitable word: max. 5 points 1) or 2) Even 3) instead 4) In 5) other Total: 30 points

Reality TV - media hype or genuine hit? Tony Christian, member of the media watchdog group Airwave and Jenny Doyle, winner of last years Big Brother are discussing reality shows. Jenny: Its been a lot of fun since I left the house. Lots of interviews on radio and TV and people recognise me wherever I go. It hasnt completely changed my life, though. No offers to present TV programmes, but then thats not why I went on in the first place. Id seen earlier series and thought, Shes in it for the money, or He wants to be a star, and I thought the programme could be so much more than that. I thought it could show what the young people of Britain are really like right now so I went on just to be myself, really.

Tony: But in real life we dont decide who we want to get rid of and then vote on it. Its that anti-social aspect that worries me and other members of Airwave and similar organisations. Jenny: Well, having to nominate your housemates isnt easy because you become very emotionally attached to the other people. But we all knew that at the end of the day it was a game. And I disagree with you, its not supposed to be real life, but rather a TV programme, and Im sure everyone watching is aware of that. Tony: Maybe when youre talking about adult viewers. But what concerns me is very young viewers. There have been reports of children as young as seven or eight years old playing Big Brother in the playground and using the game to bully other children, by nominating them and then voting them out. That can be a very hurtful experience at that age. Jenny: Well, thats not something I would defend. But, doesnt it also teach them a lot about making friends, about showing tolerance and giving other people their own space? Tony: What we propose is tighter controls over times of broadcast rather than a complete ban. That means broadcast when we can reasonably expect very young viewers to be in bed. Circle the most appropriate option: 1. Jenny has a) been interviewed a few times since the programme ended b) never presented a TV programme yet c) rarely been recognised in the street d) decided to change her life completely 2. Why did Jenny go on the television programme? a) to teach people something b) to make money first of all c) to become a star like others d) to learn about other young people 3. What worries Tony about reality TV? a) People develop very strong relationships on these programmes. b) The programmes should be more educational. c) People have to behave in ways that he disapproves of. d) The voting system is not politically correct. 4. What does Jenny say about nominating the other housemates? a) She found it fun because it was all a game. b) The relationships they developed made it hard. c) She felt emotionally weak during the programme. d) It was difficult because it took place at the end of the day. 5. Jenny a) does not share Tonys opinion on anything b) prefers the TV programme to real life c) does not find real life and the reality show the same d) is sure that everyone watching the show thinks the same as her 6. Tony gives an example of how Big Brother can a) be used negatively by children. b) give children the wrong idea about real life. c) get children into trouble with their parents. d) cause pain to people.

7. Jenny thinks that these programmes teach young people a) to protect themselves from strangers b) to tell who is a real friend c) to be polite d) to develop useful social skills 8. What does Airwave want? a) A complete ban on this kind of programme b) A ban on these programmes in the early evening c) A ban on programmes involving young children d) A more reasonable choice of programmes on TV LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST OBSERVATION We can learn a great deal about behaviour by simply observing the actions of others. However, everyday observations are not always made carefully or systematically. Most people do not attempt to control or eliminate factors that might influence the events they are observing. As a consequence, incorrect conclusions are often drawn. Consider, for example, the classic case of Clever Hans. Hans was a horse that was said by his owner, a German mathematics teacher, to have amazing talents. Hans could count, do simple addition and subtraction (even involving fractions), read German, answer simple questions (What is the lady holding in her hands?), give the date, and tell the time. Hans answered questions by tapping with his forefoot or by pointing with his nose at different alternatives shown to him. His owner considered Hans to be truly intelligent and denied using any tricks to guide his horses behaviour. And, in fact, Clever Hans was clever even when the questioner was someone other than his owner. In 1904, a scientific commission was established with the goal of discovering the basis for Hanss abilities. The scientists found that Hans was no longer clever if either of two circumstances existed. First, Hans did not know the answers if the questioner also did not know the answers. Second, Hans was not very clever if he could not see his questioner. A slight bending forward by the questioner would start Hans tapping, and any movement upward or backward would cause Hans to stop tapping. / / CODE: __________________ - VIII TIME: 15 min. 26. 2011. X. 7 points / MIN. 5 5. LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST Circle the most appropriate answer 1. Observation helps us to A) teach others proper behaviour B) improve our knowledge about something C) be careful or systematic D) behave better in everyday life 2. During observation, people should A) not attempt to control others B) carefully choose the events they are observing C) eliminate factors leading to incorrectness D) make drawings of their conclusions

3. A German maths teacher A) possessed unusual talents B) had a gifted horse C) taught horses how to count D) was said to be a very clever man 4. According to the text, Hans was able to show all of these, except one. Which one? A) three times one B) four minus two C) two halves D) five past two 5. To give an answer, Hans: A) tapped the questioner on the hand with his foot B) nodded his head several times C) directed his head towards a solution offered D) used special tricks that he was taught to 6. Hans was not able to answer questions: A) unless he could see the questioner B) if the questioner was an unknown person C) although the questioner was familiar to him D) when he suddenly lost his abilities 7. Hanss skills depended on A) scientific discoveries from early 20th century B) how smart the questioner was C) his ability to move forward and backward D) the questioners physical gestures / / CODE: ___________________ - VIII TIME: 45 min. 26. 2011. X. 30 points / MIN. 25 5. I Circle the correct option (a, b, c or d): 1. They offered us a couple of holiday resorts but John didnt seem to like ________ of them. a) either b) any c) none d) neither 2. Hey guys, lets go to the swimming pool today, _________ ? a) wont you b) will you c) would you d) shall we 3. This brochure consists _______ practical tips so you can use it ______ a guide book. a) in . for b) from like c) ofas d) from. as 4. My parents dont care what I study, ________ Im happy . a) as long as b) as soon as c) so long d) until 5. I ________ going to help you ________ you stop making so much noise. a) dont ..if b) m not . whether c) will not except d) m not ... unless 6. Make sure you collect all the data before _______ for that seminar. a) applying b) application c) inviting d) registration

7. You keep coming home ________ . Ill have to punish you next time. a) least b) latest c) late d) lately 8. Although such brochures contain lots of pictures and tips, people find them quite ________, a) interestingly b) uninteresting c) interested d) interesting 9. I wonder how Sheilas _______ on with her new flatmate. a) holding b) going c) hanging d) getting 10. I loved performing but it was very hard ________ and I finally gave it up. a) work b) effort c) job d) career II Complete the text using the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets. Do not add any other words. These days, computer viruses are part of everyday life. But as early as 1940, a man called John von Neumann (1) ___________________ (predict) that computer programmes would be able (2) __________________ (make) copies of themselves and he was right. This ability (3) __________________ (mean) that people can make viruses which can travel from computer to computer. But what (4) _____________________ (we / know) about the history of viruses? And who (5) __________________ (write) them? The first virus (6) __________________ (travel) from PC to PC, called Brain, (7) ____________________ (create) in 1986 by a couple of men, owners of a computer store in Pakistan, who wanted to find out how many people (8) ____________________ (steal) their software then. They were amazed when their virus (9) ___________________ (spread) all over the world and (10) ___________________ (become) international news. III Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. When I was young I wasnt allowed to watch much TV. / let When I was young my parents __________________________________ much TV. 2. Please dad, dont give my CDs to anyone else. / to The girl asks her dad _____________________________________ to anyone else. 3. I cant drink this tea because its too sweet. / sugar There _____________________________________________ in this tea for me to drink it. 4. The last time I went abroad was three years ago. / for I _________________________________________________ three years. 5. The players did absolutely nothing to make the situation better. / by Absolutely nothing _____________________________________ to make the situation better. IV Read the whole text first. Then fill in each blank with one suitable word: Roger Press, 40, has changed his career. After spending five years (1)___________ a concert pianist he has gone into business, recently setting (2)___________ his own company. When I gave up my performing career, people around me were more sad and disappointed (3) ____________ I was. But I felt free and (4)____________ last I knew I was getting serious about life. Although the stress is high and I work long hours, the stress involved in piano playing was (5)______________ worse. 26. 2010.

 5. KEY 5. 26.03.2011. READING COMPREHENSION TEST Time: 20 min. 1. b) 2. a) 3. c) 4. b) 5. c) 6. a) 7. d) 8. b) max. 8 / min. 6 points 5. 26.03.2011. LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST Time: 15 min. 1. B) 2. C) 3. B) 4. A) 5. C) 6. A) 7. D) max. 7 / min. 5 points 5. 26.03.2011. LANGUAGE IN USE Time: 45 min. max. 30 / min. 25 points I Circle the correct option (a, b, c or d): max. 10 points 1. a) 2. d) 3. c) 4.a) 5. d) 6. a) 7. c) 8. b) 9. d) 10. a) II Complete the text using the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets. Do not add any other words. ! max. 10 points 1) predicted 2) to make 3) means 4) do we know 5) writes 6) to travel 7) was created 8) were stealing 9) spread 10) became III Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first sentence, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. max. 5 points 1..didnt (did not) let me watch. 2.not to give her CDs. 3..is too much sugar.. 4...havent (have not) been abroad for.. 5...was done by the players... IV Read the whole text first. Then fill in each blank with one suitable word: max. 5 points 1) as 2) up 3) than 4) at 5) much / (even) Total: 30 points

LISTENING COMPREHENSION TEST

Hollywood Ranch Hollywood, the most famous town in America, got its name in 1886 when a retired couple moved to California and built a ranch. The movies hadn't yet been born and the couple chose the location because they liked the wide open spaces around the small but bustling city of Los Angeles. Three years later moving pictures were invented in London when William Friese-Greene gave the first demonstration of a Kinematograph. But it was the Lumiere brothers in Paris who gave the first public demonstration before a paying audience in 1895. Ironically, they thought movies had no commercial use.

The first narrative film that used actors was called "The Great Train Robbery". People went to see the film in their thousands. Each person paid five cents for admission: this is why the first cinemas were called "Nickel Odeons." The popularity of movie boomed and the film companies joined together in order to get patent rights as a way of protecting their product. But pirate companies began to make films of their own outside the law. To avoid prosecution these film makers packed up and moved across country. They settled in a small town called Hollywood. By 1914 this town had become the biggest film factory in the world. Other companies moved there because the sunny climate was conducive to shooting outdoors. The surrounding environment was also perfect for making westerns, the first and most popular American film genre. The early Hollywood artists were regarded with disrespect by many people. The cinema was the upstart medium and many people resented its overnight success. OKRUNO/GRADSKO TAKMIENJE IFRA/CODE ____________ ENGLESKI JEZIK-8. razred MAX. 7 points MIN. 4 points 25. mart 2006. godine TIME: 15 min.

LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Circle the most appropriate option

1. The retired couple chose the location for their ranch because a) Los Angeles was a small and bustling town. b) they liked to live near Hollywood, c) they wanted to make movies. d) they liked the environment. 2. In 1886 Hollywood was a) as famous as it is now. b) only a small remote ranch, c) the most famous city in America. d) surrounded by wide open spaces. 3. The Lumiere brothers were the first a) to give a demonstration of moving pictures. b) to get money for the demonstration of a film. c) to believe that movies had commercial use. d) to make a film that used actors. 4. Pirate film companies a) made their films illegally. b) moved across the country illegally. c) wanted to work within the law. d) joined together to protect their products. 5. According to the text, other film companies moved to Hollywood because a) they wanted to avoid prosecution. b) they wanted to make movies outside the law. c) the weather conditions allowed them to make films outside. d) the weather was sunny most of the time. 6. According to the text a) "The Great Train Robbery" was a huge success. b) people were not enthusiastic about "The Great Train Robbery". c) each person gave a thousand dollars for "The Great Train Robbery". d) "The Great Train Robbery" was first shown in the "Odeon Cinema".

7. According to the text in the 1920s many people in America a) respected actors very much. b) thought badly of Hollywood artists. c) regarded Hollywood artists as noble people. d) were not interested in movies and actors at all. OKRUNO/GRADSKO TAKMIENJE IFRA/CODE ____________ ENGLESKI JEZIK-8. razred MAX. 8 points MIN. 6 points 25. mart 2006. godine TIME: 20 min.

READING COMPREHENSION TEST The Robot Wine Waiter Would you like to be served in a restaurant by a robot waiter? This is what happened when a robot lost its head. A robot that was supposed to serve wine in a restaurant ran amok instead, knocking over furniture and frightening customers, until eventually its head fell off into a customer's lap, the court of Sessions in Edinburgh was told yesterday. The court was told that during its eventful career in a restaurant in Leith, Edinburgh, the robot spilled a glass of wine on its first test run and became uncontrollable after thirty minutes, knocking over furniture. It was said to have been erratic and uncontrollable again during tests the next day, when it spilled more glasses of wine and ended dropping its head into a customer's lap, while its lights and voice cassette also failed. The engineer who demonstrated the robot at the restaurant and showed a disc jockey how to use it, told the court: "It just needed practice, and in time you can perfect it. It is almost like a conjuring trip. You speak into the microphone." But he said that if the batteries were undercharged "the results would be catastrophic, because the radio-controlled signal would be too weak and there would be jerky movements." The robot stood in court wearing a black hat and bow tie. It looked in a sorry state, incapable of speech or movement. After the case was settled, it was taken from the court on a trolley, its internal wiring detached from its body.
OKRUNO/GRADSKO TAKMIENJE IFRA/CODE ____________ ENGLESKI JEZIK-8. razred MAX. 8 points MIN. 6 points 25. mart 2006. godine TIME: 20 min.

READING COMPREHENSION
Circle the most appropriate option 1. The restaurant employed the robot a) to do the cleaning. b) to help the other waiters. c) to taste wine for customers. d) to provide wine for customers to drink. 2. During its test the robot waiter a) worked properly. b) did some unexpected thing. c) ran away from the customers. d) knocked over some of the restaurant staff.

3. During tests the next day the robot a) did the same things as the day before. b) sat into a customer's lap. c) became controllable. d) behaved properly. 4. The restaurant staff a) disconnected the robot. b) managed to control the robot. c) gave the demonstration of the robot's operation. d) couldn't stop the robot when it was working. 5. The engineer suggested that the robot a) wasn't difficult to operate. b) spoke into the microphone. c) should charge its batteries. d) was just a conjuring trick. 6. In court, the engineer a) explained why the robot had behaved so badly. b) couldn't think of any reason why the robot had behaved so badly. c) spoke about the catastrophe in the restaurant. d) showed the court how to use the robot. 7. While the robot stood in court it a) behaved violently. b) was in working order. c) was in poor condition. d) was able to speak for itself. 8. The court's decision about the case was: a) More practice is needed. b) Some repairs are needed. c) A fine should be paid. d) Not mentioned in the text. OKRUNO/GRADSKO TAKMIENJE IFRA/CODE ____________ ENGLESKI JEZIK-8. razred MAX. 30points MIN. 24 points 25. mart 2006. godine TIME: 30 min.

GRAMMAR TEST
I Circle the most appropriate option 1. He is really looking forward_________ back to school. a) go b) to go c) going d) to going 2. I just can't make up my_____. a) idea b) opinion c) mind d) decision 3. Why are you sweeping the leaves? You are just ______ your energy. a) spending b) spoiling c) wasting d) losing 4. It happened ______December 1st 2005. a) in b) at c) to d) on 5. My sister and I can make it by a) ourselves b) our own c) ours d) us

6. Yesterday we watched TV_____ we didn't have anything to do. a) when b) since c) why d) but 7. Here is the money you asked me to ______ you. a) lend b) take c) borrow d) receive 8. I promise I'll _______ my best. a) make b) give c) do d) work 9. This is the third cold I ________ in six months. a) will have b) have had c) had d) have 10. Pay attention, _______ ? a) will you b) won't you c) do you d) don't you II Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronoun 1. Her sister, _______________lives in a small village, is a vet. 2. She can't visit her very often, _______is a pity. 3. Do you know anyone _____________lives in the country?

III Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form/tense (Active or Passive) of the verbs given below. Each verb should be used only once READ CARRY NEED SINK SEARCH HIDE FIND TAKE COME LOSE A treasure hunter today (not) (1) ____________________to have a map of an island where pirates have carefully (2)___________________their gold. Instead he {3} _______________records about ships that (4J_________________centuries ago in storms or in battles. Ships that sailed from Europe to the Far East and the New World usually {5}__________________valuable cargoes. According to old records, a Dutch ship, which (6)___________________back from the Far East, (7)_________________to the bottom during a battle in 1613. In 1980 a group of divers (8)_________________the bottom of the sea where the battle (9)_________________place, but no treasure (10) _______________. IV Report Tom's questions Tom: "What time did you get up, John? What did you wear? Did you catch the train?" Tom wants to know (1) __________________________________________________and (2) __________________________________________________ . He also wants to know (3) ___________________________________________________. V Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in brackets Some people believe that cats bring (!)______________(happy). Some (2)______________(China) believe that if your cat washes (3)____________(it) face, someone is going {4}________________(visit) you.
OKRUNO/GRADSKO TAKMIENJE ZA NASTAVNIKE ENGLESKI JEZIK-8. razred maksimalno 45 poena 25. mart 2006. godine

KEY READING COMPREHENSION

1.d; 2. b; 3. a; 4. d; 5. a; 6. a; 7. c; 8. d TOTAL 8 points

LISTENING COMPREHENSION
1.d; 2. b; 3. b; 4. a; 5. c; 6. a; 7. b TOTAL 7 points

GRAMMAR TEST
I Circle the most appropriate option
1. d; 2. c; 3. c; 4. d; 5. a; 6. b; 7. a; 8. c; 9. b; 10. a TOTAL 10 points II Fill in the blanks with the appropriate pronoun 1.who; 2. which; 3. who/that TOTAL 3 points III Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form/tense (Active or Passive) of the verbs given below. Each verb should be used only once 1. does not/doesn't need; 2. hidden; 3. reads; 4. were lost; 5, carried; 6. was coming; 7, sank; 8. searched; 9. took; 10. was found TOTAL 10 points IV Report Tom's questions 1.... what time John got up; 2....what he wore; 3.... if / whether he caught the train TOTAL 3 points V Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in brackets 1. happiness; 2. Chinese; 3. its; 4. to visit TOTAL 4 points

I Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words in brackets. 1. You visited Paris last year. What did you enjoy ______________of all? (much) 2. I don't want these shirts. I want those green____________ . (one) 3. You are__________________ than your friend . (lucky) 4. If you can run as ________________ as she can , you must be a very good runner. (quick) 5. Is this your dictionary, Tom? No, it's_______________. (she) 6. This town is much____________ to live in nowadays than it was some years ago . (bad) II Fill in the blanks with ONE of the words given below. Each word should be used only once: ABOVE, INTO, OVER, ON, OFF, FOR, AT, FROM The old fairy bent (1)__________ the cradle. "My pretty Princess, you shall have a gift (2)________me. When you are fifteen you will prick your finger (3)__________a spindle and die!" (4)__________ this everyone was in tears. Then the last fairy spoke. "Instead of dying , she shall only fall (5)__________a deep sleep which will last a hundred years." III Complete each sentence with a suitable question tag. 1. She put on her new coat, ______________________________________ ? 2. You couldn't come earlier, _____________________________________ ? 3. Nick and Ben will be back soon, ________________________________ ? IV Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words given below. LITTLE, FEW 1. I have (1) _____________books on art than on history. 2. At the moment it is (2) _________________important thing. 3. She says that only a (3) _________________ children went on the excursion. V Fill in the blanks with the Saxon Genitive of the words / phrases in brackets. 1. ___________________ games are sometimes noisy. (Children) 2. The text is about __________________________________ race. (Scott and Amundsen) 3. ___________________ house is near the church. (The Browns) VI Make questions for the underlined words / phrases. 1. It was Monday yesterday. _______________________________________________________________________ 2. The weather was very cold.

_______________________________________________________________________ 3. Susan met Paul. __________________________________________________________ 4. Susan and Paul usually have lunch at "the Metropol. ________________________________________________________________________ VII Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms / tenses of the verbs given below:

FIND (just), BE, HAVE, BEGIN, HAVE (ALREADY), THINK, CRY, RUN, SPEAK, CAN
Mr and Mrs Dearly were worried because they (1) (not) _____________find their Dalmatians, Pongo and Missis. "Hello...!" (2)_____________ Cruella . As she (3) _____________ the cook (4)_____________ into the hall. "I (5) ___________ them! They (6)_______________ in the cupboard and Missis (7) ___________ puppies right now! She (8)________________________ three!" "Excellent!" Cruella (9) ________to smile (10)_______________about her Dalmatian coat. VII In each sentence there is only ONE mistake (not a spelling one). Find it and rewrite the corrected sentence. 1. He always writes on German. ________________________________________________________ 2. They walked along the Fifth Avenue. ________________________________________________________ 3. What colour is it's roof? ________________________________________________________ 4. France is an European country ________________________________________________________ IX Make sentences. 1. does / to / long / home / it / How / him / get / take ? _____________________________________________________ ? 2. go / us / fishing / too / The / to / of/ like / two . _____________________________________________________ . OPTINSKO TAKMIENJE SAMO ZA KOMISIJU ENGLESKI JEZIK-VIII razred 28. februar 2004. godine

KEY
I Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words/phrases in brackets. 6 points (1)most (2) ones (3) luckier (4) quickly (5) hers (6) worse II Fill in the blanks with ONE of the words given below. Each word should be used only once: ABOVE, INTO, OVER, ON, OFF, FOR, AT, FROM (1) over (2) from (3) on (4) At (5) Into 5 points III Complete each sentence with a suitable question tag. 3 points (1) didn't she (2) could you (3) won't they IV Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the words given below 3 points (1) fewer (2) the least, a less (3) few V Fill in the blanks with the Saxon Genitive of the words / phrases in brackets 3 points (1) Children's (2) Scott and Amundsen's (3) The Browns' VI Make questions for the underlined words / phrases 4 points (1) What day was it yesterday ? (2) What was the weather like ? (3) Who/Whom did Susan meet ? (4) Who usually has lunch at "the Metropol"? VII Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms / tenses of the verbs given below: 10 points (1) could not / couldn 't (2) cried (3) was speaking, spoke (4) ran (5) have just found / 've just found (6) are (7) is having

(8) has already had / 's already had; already has (9) began (10) thinking VIII In each sentence there is only ONE mistake (not a spelling one). Find it and write the corrected sentence. 4 points 1. He always writes in German. 2. They walked along Fifth Avenue. 3. What colour is its roof? 4. France is a European country. IX Make sentences. 2 points 1. How long does it take him to get home? total 40 points 2. The two of us like to go fishing (,) too. Rangiranje na optinskom takmienju: minimum 28 poena ( S kategorija 32) Total 40 points Primer testa sa optinskog takmienja u organizaciji Drutva za strane jezike i knjievnosti Srbije. www.dsjks.com www.reaching-english.com ENGLESKI JEZIK-VIII razred CODE: ___________________ OPTINSKO TAKMIENJE time: 60 min. 24. februar 2007. godine POINTS: __________________

TEST
I Circle the correct option (a, b, c or d): 1. I dont think weve met before. Youre confusing me with _________ . a) some other b) someone other c) other person d) someone else 2. She doesnt know how little time _______ . a) is there b) it is c) there is d) is it 3. We have seen the birthday present __________ Jim got. a) / b) whose c) whom d) what 4. Thats the hotel _____________ we stayed last year. a) which b) that c) what d) where II Fill in the blanks with the appropriate verb forms using each verb only once: BE, INVITE, PREPARE, TAKE PART, ATTEND, HAVE, MAKE, Last night we ______________ (1) the fashion show of a promising young designer. Emily Johnson is only 20 but she (already) ________________ (2) several shows. She ______________ (3) 10 when she ____________________ (4) her first dress. At the age of 15 she ________________ (5) to present her creations at the local fashion show. Now she ________________ (6) her summer collection. Hopefully, next year she ________________ (7) in London fashion Week. III Fill in all the blanks with one suitable word. _______ (1) doorbell rang and my sister entered _________ (2) waiting _________ (3) someone to let her in. You sure picked _______ (4) good day __________ (5) going away, she yelled over ____ shoulder ______ (7) me as she put ______ (sock) of groceries she was carrying _____ (9) the table. Arizona couldnt be any hotter _________ (10) New York today. IV In each of the following sentences there is one mistake (not a spelling one). Underline it and write the correct form in the blank spaces on the right.

1. Mary is a good friend of you, isnt she? _____________ 2. She divided her possessions among her two children. _____________ 3. Fifteen divided with five is three, isnt it? _____________ 4. The news spread quickly, didnt they? _____________ 5. Every royal palace has their secrets. _____________ V Use the appropriate form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. 1. Those ______________ over there are Picassos. (draw) 2. Some senators reacted __________ to the Presidents speech. (angry) 3. ___________ has never been a desirable quality. (lazy) 4. Freeing ____________ from the trap, the mouse ran away. (it) 5. The Smiths had two ____________ holiday last year. (month) 6. She has two ____________. (brother-in-law) 7. This is of the ___________ importance of all. (little) VI Make three WH-questions for the following sentence. (Make sure that this sentence is the answer to all of them.) Tom and Peter were talking to Jim about Margaret. 1. _____________________________________________________________? 2. _____________________________________________________________? 3. _____________________________________________________________? ENGLESKI JEZIK KLJU TESTA samo za lanove komisije KEY I Circle the correct option (a, b, c or d): 1. d) 2. c) 3. a) 4. d) 5. b) 6. c) 7. b) 8. d) max. 8 points II Fill in the blanks with the appropriate verb forms using each verb only once: max. 7 points 1) attended 2) has already had/s already had 3) was 4) made 5) was invited 6) is preparing/s preparing 7) will take part/ll take part III Fill in all the blanks with one suitable word. max. 10 points 1) The 2) without/not 3) for 4) a 5) for 6) her 7) at 8) the 9) on 10) than IV In each of the following sentences there is one mistake (not a spelling one). Underline it and write the correct form in the blank spaces on the right. (Priznaje se taan odgovor i kada odgovarajua re nije podviena. Pod uslovom da nije podvuena neka druga re!) max. 5 points 1. Mary is a good friend of you, isnt she? yours 2. She divided her possessions among her two children. between 3. Fifteen divided with five is three, isnt it? by 4. The news spread quickly, didnt they? it 5. Every royal palace has their secrets. its V Use the appropriate form of the words in brackets to complete the sentences. max. 7 points 1. drawings 2. angrily 3. Laziness 4. itself 5. months 6. brothers-in-law 7. least VI Make three WH-questions for the following sentence. max. 3 points (Make sure that this sentence is the answer to all of them.) 1. Who was talking to Jim about Margaret? 2. Who were Tom and Peter/they talking to about Margaret? (To whom were Tom and Peter/they talking about Margaret?) 3. Who (What) were Tom and Peter/they talking to Jim about? 4. What were Tom and Peter/they doing? Total: 40 points Rangiranje na optinskom nivou:

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GERUND
www.perfect-english-grammar.com Gerunds and Infinitives Part 1
Put the verb into the correct form: 1. I dont fancy ______________ (go) out tonight. 2. She avoided ______________ (tell) him about her plans. 3. I would like ______________ (come) to the party with you. 4. He enjoys ______________ (have) a bath in the evening. 5. She kept ______________ (talk) during the film. 6. I am learning ______________ (speak) English. 7. Do you mind ______________ (give) me a hand? 8. She helped me ______________ (carry) my suitcases. 9. Ive finished ______________ (cook). Come and eat! 10. He decided ______________ (study) Biology. 11. I dislike ______________ (wait). 12. He asked ______________ (come) with us. 13. I promise ______________ (help) you tomorrow. 14. We discussed ______________ (go) to the cinema, but in the end we stayed at home. 15. She agreed ______________ (bring) the pudding. 16. I dont recommend ______________ (take) the bus, it takes forever! 17. We hope ______________ (visit) Amsterdam next month. 18. She suggested ______________ (go) to the museum. 19. They plan ______________ (start) college in the autumn. 20. I dont want ______________ (leave) yet.
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Answers: 1. going 2. telling 3. to come 4. having 5. talking 6. to speak 7. giving 8. to carry 9. cooking 10. to study

11. waiting 12. to come 13. to help 14. going 15. to bring 16. taking 17. to visit 18. going 19. to start 20. to leave