English Exam 2º Bachillerato

ENGLISH EXAM 2º BACHILLERATO.
1.- Complete the following sentences. Use the appropriate form of the word in brackets when given. (PAU)
a) Last year, the number of divorces was much _______ (high) than ever before, as _______ (show) by the latest
figures from the Office for National Statistics.
b) I’d prefer to spend six weeks in prison instead of _______ (get) a divorce, which _______ (mean) I’d have to leave
home and children.
c) I don’t remember the name of that Biertan bishop _______ story is written on that church wall in order _______
justify his actions.
d) If I _______ (know) that the Red Cross helped in so many countries, I _______ (join) as a volunteer years ago.
e) From a shy little girl ______ talked in a low voice, Clara Barton _______ (become) a teacher, government clerk and
battlefield nurse.
f) After _______ (resign) from the American Red Cross, she founded the National First Aid Society, _______ mission
was to promote local first aid programmes.
g) _______ many new devices have started to conquer the market, smartphones are still the _______ popular
gadget among young people.
h) If you _______ (be) a boring salesman, _______ would you do? Would you wear one of those new watches?
i) This is the first device that _______ (match) different types of data to read the tone of conversations. Every detail
_______ (put) together with the greatest precision.
j) Romantic films, _____ are sometimes very silly, are often more entertaining _____ westerns.
k) I felt like the _____ (lucky) person in the world after I _____ (win) two tickets to attend a play in New York.
l) I really don’t feel like _____ (go) out to the cinema tonight. I’d rather _____ (stay) home and watch TV.
m) Thirty years ago, scientists _______ (begin) to study the link _______ fear of heights and other phobias.
n) “How _______ do you go up and clean your roof?” “I usually do it once _______ month.
ñ) If you _______ (have) a vertigo attack in a hot air balloon, _______ would you do?
o) This is the first self-help book I know that _______ (focus) on personal psychology. All aspects of human behaviour
_______ (explain) with clarity and precision.
p) Instead of _______ (try) to do our best at work, ours is a culture of being seen on the job rather _______ being
effective.
q) _______ the crisis, this is still a great place to live_______ the climate, the food and the way people interact with
each other.
r) Productivity would increase if office hours _______ (be) more rational. Bringing the prime time _______ TV to 9
p.m. would help.
2.- Complete the following sentences to report what was said. (PAU)
a) “What shall I do next?” He asked ___________________________________________________ .

b) “When was the Red Cross founded in your country?” he asked Mary.
He asked Mary_________________________________________________.
c) “What else did you buy?” I asked the girl ____________________________________________________
d) “Can you meet me at the cinema, Doug?”
Mary wanted to know______________________________________________.
e) “Why have you applied for a new job if your salary seems to be reasonable?” he asked me.
He wanted to know ________________________________________________.
3. Complete the following conditional sentences:

a). If Mr Brown ________________(sell) his car last year, he would have got more money for it.
b). If Susan takes her driving lessons regularly, she _____________ (pass) her driving test.
c). If Mr Jones ___________(watch) the news every evening, he would know more about politics.
d). If Charlie __________(not stop) eating these green apples, he'll soon feel sick.
e). If you had told me the truth, I ____________(help) you.
f). If old Mrs White heard a strange noise, she _____________ (call) the police.
g). If I ____________(have) good luck, I would have won the first prize.
h). Alice didn't get a good grade. She wishes she (work) _____________harder.
i). Tom likes football very much. He wishes he (become) ________________a professional football player.
j). He was running very fast when he had a heart attack. If only he (not/run) _________________so fast.
k). She's keen on computers. She wishes she (study) _______________computer science next school year.
l). I am sorry I don’t know how to use the computer. If only I (know) _________________how to use it.
m). I stayed late at work and missed the last bus. I wish I (stay) ____________________at work late.
4. Fill the gaps using present and past modal verbs:
5. Join each pair of sentences using a relative clause.
6. Rewrite these sentences in two different ways:

a. Someone has sent them a ransom note.
b. They will show the evidence to the MP's.
c. We give you the most up-to-date information.
d. They promised me a promotion.
e. They may offer you a discount.
7. Transform the sentences below into passive voice:
a. Advertisers spend millions of euros on adverts every year.
b. A small German agency designed a big soft drinks companyś campaign.
c. Television networks are charging lots of money for thirty-seconds spots.
d. Students in Madrid have won a young advertiserś competition.
e. David Deck isn't going to promote Cathy Mose's
f. Before the wedding, she'll go to do her nails.
g. I went to the garage to repair my car.
8. Fill the gaps using the correct form of used to, get/be used to.
Mr. Jones __________ to all that luxury.
She______________ (not go out) when she was a child.
I ________________(travel) by plane.
He _____________________( never, get up) early.

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ENGLISH EXAM 2º BACHILLERATO.

a) “What shall I do next?” He asked ___________________________________________________ .

3. Complete the following conditional sentences:

4. Fill the gaps using present and past modal verbs:

5. Join each pair of sentences using a relative clause.

6. Rewrite these sentences in two different ways:

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