Exercise A
Write one word in each gap. (1 mark per answer)
The Exam
It may sound strange, but Ben was looking forward to the English exam. Now, don't imagine that Ben was a great student. He was always slow to catch (1) in class and couldn't really keep (2) with the other students. And he hadn't even studied (3) the exam. The real reason he thought he was going to sail (4) was that he had all the answers!
Two days before, he had found a piece of paper with all the questions and answers on it on his teacher's desk. It suddenly (5) his mind that maybe for once he could pass the exam. 'What's the point (6) studying?' he asked himself. After thinking it (7) for a second, he (8) his mind up. He copied the piece of paper and his teacher (9) no idea what had happened.
When the exam started, Ben sat down and turned the question paper over. He looked, and then looked again. It was the wrong paper! It dawned (10) Ben that he had copied the wrong exam paper! His teacher was looking at him, so Ben thought he'd better get (11) with it. He knew he would never succeed (12) passing the exam. Not all of it (13) sense to him, but he did his best.
The next day, his teacher gave him his paper back and said 'Well done, Ben. Much better.' Ben couldn't believe it! He had passed with a B! He realised he had (14) an important lesson. With a little work, who knew what he would be capable (15) ?
Exercise B
Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is necessary. (1 mark per answer)
Exercise C
Complete each second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap. (2 marks per answer)
The pupil outside the headmaster's door.
I leave your books on my desk.
I didn't understand what my teacher so I asked her again.
There the words in your composition.
I'm whether to go to university or not.
My cousin has decided his engineering course.
All Emma's teachers say that she much more.
I was really pleased that I the exam.
Exercise D
Choose the correct answer. (1 mark per answer)
Exercise E
Choose the correct answer. (1 mark per answer)
Total mark: ........ /50
