Test Initial, 11

INITIAL TEST PAPER
11TH FORM
I. Read the text below and complete the following tasks. Write all your answers on the Answer
Sheet.
Automobiles have helped the growth of the suburbs in the United States. During this century, a
large part of the US population has moved to areas outside the big cities. However, the invention of the
elevator has helped to keep many people working in tall city buildings. Therefore, many Americans work
in the city but live in the suburbs. These people are called commuters. They sometimes travel for one or
two hours in order to get home at night.
I. 1. Read the text and mark the following sentences as T (true) or F (false): (10 points)
a. The suburbs have appeared as the result of the invention of automobiles.
b. During the 19th century, a great part of the US population moved outside the big cities.
c. The invention of the elevator has helped people to work in skyscrapers.
d. Many Americans work in suburbs but live in the cities.
e. The commuters travel all day long.
I.2. Match the words in bold in the text to their definition given below. Write your answers on the
answer sheet. (10 points)
A an increase, as in size, number, value, or strength; extension or
expansion
B a platform or an enclosure raised and lowered in a vertical shaft to
transport people or freight
C the residential area on the outskirts of a city or large town
D those that travel regularly from one place to another, as from suburb
to city and back
E a period of 100 years
II. Complete the second sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the first
sentences, using the words given. You must use between two and five words.(20points)
1. My parents and I don’t often stay at home for the summer holidays. RARELY
My parents and I for the summer holidays.
2. Claire is planning to complete her studies in three years’ time. COMPLETED
Claire her studies in three years’ time.
3. Paul played with toys when he was a small boy. TO
Paul with toys, but he doesn’t anymore.
4. I think Peter is very annoying because he is always interrupting me. STOP
I wish Peter me.
5. I will do my homework and then I’ll go for a walk. AFTER
I’ll go for a walk my homework.
6. I advise you to write a plan for your essay. SHOULD
a plan for your essay.
7. Lyn Ryan’s new book about unexplained mysteries is a best-seller. IS
Lyn Ryan’s new book, _____________________ , is about unexplained mysteries.
8. ‘This is my mobile phone’, he said. SAID
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He mobile phone.
9. Sally Smith won the song competition in 2010 and 2014. WON
Sally Smith the song competition twice so far.
10. I try not to eat too many sweets. AVOID
I too many sweets.
III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words. (5points)
1. Anyone can write an interesting story. You just have to use your _______________. IMAGINE
2. You got a perfect score on your test? I’m very ___________________!
IMPRESS
3. Natalie is a very ___________________ person. I’m sure she’ll be a famous designer one day.
CREATE
4. The children ran ____________________ onto the football pitch.
ENERGY
5. I’m training to ____________________ my leg muscles. I want to run the marathon!
STRONG
IV. Choose the correct variant: (5 points)
1. Until we …….. more money, we won’t be moving out of this horrible city.
a. have saved b. will have saved c. will save
2. The information they gave us at the police station …….. incorrect.
a. were b. was c. are
3. They ……… presents, but it was nice of them.
a. ought to have brought b. needn’t have brought c. can’t have brought
4. ‘She …….. a permanent job at the chemical plant.’
‘Yes, but she didn’t want to work forty hours a week.’
a. ought to have had b. must have had c. could have had
5. ‘Let’s go play beach volleyball, ……… ?’
a. won’t we b. shall we c. shouldn’t we
V. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. (10points)

Next week Jake 1) ________ (go) on holiday to the Caribbean. He 2) __________ (make up) his mind
two months ago when a friend of his who 3)__________ (live) there invited him. Jake is sure he
4) _________ (have) a good time as he 5) ________ (always/want) to visit such an exotic place. At the
moment he 6)_____ (make) a list of all the things he 7)_________ (need). His friend 8) ________ (wait)
for him at the airport; Jake only hopes he 9) ________ (recognise) her as he 10) _______ (not/see) her
for six years.
VI. WRITE A COMPOSITION ENDING WITH “ That was the day that chaged my life.” (30 points)

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IV. Choose the correct variant: (5 points)

V. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense. (10points)

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