Final test: Intermediate.

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Activity 1

Past simple, past continuous, past perfect.

Fill in the gaps with the most appropriate narrative tenses of the verbs in brackets: past simple,
past continuous or past perfect simple.

This story is based on true events that (1) __________ (happen) many, many years ago in
Scotland. One day, Mr Clark (2) ___________ (walk) home with a smile on his face. He (3)
__________ (carry) something very valuable in his hand: tickets for a long, long journey.

After many years working and saving, Mr Clark (4) _________ (save) all the money he needed
to take all his family to the United States. Earlier that afternoon he (5) _________ (buy) all the
tickets that now he (6) ___________ (hold) in his hand. It was the opportunity of their lives.
“The United States of America,” he repeated aloud just to see how nice it (7) _________
(sound) in his ears.

A few days before their departure, Mr Clark’s son (8) ________ (play) in the street when a dog
(9) __________ (bite) him. The doctor (10) __________ (go) to their home and (11) ________
(treat) the child’s wound. Then he (12) __________ (hang) a yellow sheet on their front door.
That yellow sheet meant that they (13) ___________ (just/be) quarantined. They (14)
________ (have) to stay at home for two weeks because of a potential rabies risk.

Five days later, Mr Clark was at the docks. He (15) __________ (leave) the house and now he
(16) __________ (watch) their ship leave to the United States without him or his family. When
the ship (17) ___________ (disappear) in the horizon, he (18) ___________ (stand up) and (19)
_________ (go) back home, crying.

A few days later, the tragic news spread throughout Scotland - the mighty Titanic (20)
_________ (sink), taking hundreds of lives with it.

Activity 2

Defining and non-defining relative clauses.

Fill in the gaps with who, which, whose, where, or when.

1) Sony is building a robot ________can form an 'emotional connection' with humans.

2) Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, ________ died in October at the age of 56, had a rare form of
pancreatic cancer.

3) Can you give me back the book ________ I lent you last year?

4) Is that the man _________ house was destroyed by the hurricane?

5) Do you remember the summer ________ Jack came home by surprise.

6) A love affair quickly developed between Gala and Dalí, ________ was about 10 years
younger than her.

7) Why don't we book a room at the hotel _________ we stayed last year?

8) Is that the boy _________ insulted you?

9) William Colgate _________, name is on toothpaste tubes all around the world, left home
because the family was very poor.

10) He took us into his house and gave us food, ________ was really nice of him.

Activity 3

Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative forms of the adjectives in
brackets. Add any necessary missing words, such as than, the, as.

1) Cardiff is _________ (wet) city in Britain. It rains an average of 148 days a year.

2) The north of Italy is much _________ (cold) the south in winter.

3) The kitchen isn't as __________ (large) the living room.

4) New York is __________ (populated) city in the US.

5) Athens is __________ (old) city in the world.

6) Shanghai is _________ (busy) most other cities in Asia.

7) What is _________ (far) planet from Earth?

8) Men lose weight _________ (easily) women.

9) His last book is OK, but I think it is __________ (bad) the previous one.

10) Where is __________ (near) petrol station?

Activity 4

Future forms to complete the sentences below.

1) He looks very pale and confused. He _________ (faint).

2) Somebody is at the door. I __________ (check) who it is.

3) 'I'll never pass the exam.' 'Don't worry, I _________ (help) you prepare it.'

4) I ________ (meet) John's parents for the first time tomorrow.

5) We ________ (leave) at 9 tomorrow, because the train _________ (leave) at 9:45.

6) By the end of the month, I __________ (work) here for 25 years.

7) What __________ (do) next weekend?

8) ___________ (take) Jack to school today, please?

9) I __________ (trust) you again.

10) I love photography. I _________ (buy) a digital camera soon. I just need to save a bit more.

Activity 5

Present simple vs present continuous.

Conversation 1

Luke: What _____ you ______ (do)?

Sarah: I am watching TV.

Luke: 2 _______ you often _______ (watch) TV in the afternoon?

Sarah: Yes, I do.

Luke: What kind of programs ______ you _______ (Watch)?

Sarah: I ________ (watch) talk shows. But now I ________ (Watch) a sports show.

Conversation 2

Peter: What _______ Jonatan ________ (do)?

Rebecca: He _______ an architect but he_________ (not work) at the moment. He _________
(look) for a job desperately, because he__________ (need) money for the house.

Conversation 3

Sandra: Can I have that magazine or ______ you ________ (read) it?

Tim: No, I ________ (not read) it. I _________ never (read) that magazine. I ________ (prefer)
sports magazines.

Sandra: I ________ (hate) sports magazines.

Activity 6
Infinitives and gerunds – verb patterns.

Fill in the gaps with the correct infinitive or gerund forms of the verbs bellow.

be buy do eat go lock look rain see travel work

EXAMPLE: It was nice to see her again after so many years.

1) The weather was nice, so I suggested _____for a walk.

2) I’d prefer______ in a restaurant today.

3) When it stopped _____we went for a picnic.

4) ______a police officer in this city can be very dangerous.

5) I don’t mind _____long hours because I love my job.

6) We are planning ______to Australia this summer. We have already saved the money for the
trip.

7) I forgot____ the door when I left home.

8) I’m thinking of _____for a new job.

9) I went to the greengrocer’s ______some food.

10) Could you show me how ______this exercise?

Activity 7

First and second conditionals.

Fill in the gaps with the verbs in brackets.

Terry: Hey, Ray. If you (1) ________ (have) time, can you go and pick up Bridget at the station?
If she takes the 4 o'clock train, as she said, she (2) _________ (arrive) at 5.15.

Ray: I (3) _________ (pick) her up if I could, but I have a meeting at 4.30.

Terry: Can't you postpone it? You are the boss after all.

Ray: Yes, but I'm meeting some important clients, and it wouldn't look serious if a few hours
before the meeting I (4) ________ (tell) them that I have to put it off. And the meeting is
important. I'll make quite a lot of money if everything (5) __________ (go) well. Why don't you
pick her up?

Terry: I would pick her up if my car (6) ___________ (not be) at the garage. It's been there for
days, and unless there's a miracle, they (7) _____________ (not repair) it today. Something is
broken and they won't be able to fix it until they (8) _____________ (find) the spare part they
need.

Ray: That's unlucky. Well, do you think Bridget (9) __________ (get) angry if nobody goes to
the station to pick her up?

Terry: Well, if it were me, I (10) ___________ (not get) angry.

Activity 8

Fill in the gaps with the verbs in brackets in the correct tense (in active or passive voice).

Authorities (1) ______________ (just/announce) that Saint Pauls Bank (2) _________ (rob)
yesterday. Two men (3) ___________ (go) into the bank at 9.30 armed with automatic guns.
The customers and workers (4) __________ (tell) to lie down on the floor and one of the bank
clerks (5) ___________ (ask) at gunpoint to give them all the money. Then the two
robbers (6) ___________ (leave) the building quickly.

Local authorities have informed that about 500,000 dollars (7) ___________ (steal) yesterday,
but fortunately nobody (8) ___________ (injure). Police investigators (9) ____________
(assure) residents that the robbers (10) ____________ (find) soon.

Wine (1) ____________ (produce) for thousands of years. The earliest known evidence of wine
(2) _____________ (come) from Georgia (Caucasus), where 8000-year-old wine jars (3)
__________ (find) in 2008. Wine (4) __________ (reach) the Balkans by c. 4500 BC and (5)
____________ (consume) in ancient Greece, Thrace and Rome. Throughout history, wine (6)
_____________ (consume) for its intoxicating effects, which are evident at normal serving
sizes.
Wine (7) __________ (also/play) an important role in religion for centuries. Red wine (8)
_____________ (associate) with blood by the ancient Egyptians and (9) _________ (use) by
both the Greek cult of Dionysus and the Romans in their Bacchanalia. Nowadays, both Judaism
and Christianity (10) ____________ (incorporate) wine in their religious rituals.

Activity 9

Read a text about an unusual town in Alaska, and for questions 1 to 6, choose the correct
answer.

A Town that Lives in One Building

Located in the beautiful state of Alaska, a little town called Whittier is tucked away in a
picturesque area surrounded by mountains and the ocean. This hidden gem is hard to reach:
the only ways to and from Whittier are either by ferry or through a one-lane tunnel that cuts
through the mountains. This tunnel is unique because it is shared by both vehicles and trains,
necessitating a precisely managed schedule to accommodate both modes of transportation
and both directions of traffic.

Whittier’s economy thrives on its port, the town’s main source of employment, where cargo
ships drop off their containers for rail transportation across Alaska. The town also has a
grocery store, a museum, two hotels, and various other job opportunities for all its citizens:
police officers, municipal workers, educators at the local school, and marina staff. Tourism has
grown over the last few years to become an alternative source of income, drawing visitors to
attractions such as the Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel, glacier jet ski tours, and scenic boat
excursions that offer breathtaking views of marine wildlife and icebergs.

But the most fascinating aspect of Whittier is perhaps the fact that nearly all of its 200-odd
residents live under the same roof. The Begich Towers, a 14-story building, is more than just an
apartment complex; it’s a self-contained town! The harsh winter weather helps to explain the
convenience of this unusual way of living. Whittier’s winter months are known for their heavy
snowfalls and fierce winds. By having all the necessary facilities and services in one building,
the residents don’t have to brave the cold weather every time they need to run an errand or
go to church. Not even the children need to step outside to attend school, which is in an
adjacent building connected through a tunnel. It’s an ingenious solution that makes life in such
an extreme climate much more manageable.

However, the origins of Whittier’s unique living situation date back to the early last century
when the area was chosen for a military base. Shielded by towering mountains and situated by
a bay with unfreezing waters, this location offered an ideal strategic position. Initially, wooden
camps housed the soldiers, but as the need for more permanent structures grew with the
increasing population, two significant buildings were erected: the once largest building in
Alaska, the Buckner Building, and the Begich Towers. The construction of the tunnel in the
1940s, intended to provide railway access, marked Whittier’s transformation into an essential
cargo and passenger port. After the military left in the 1960s, the Buckner Building was
abandoned, and the Begich Towers became the main residential and communal space for the
town’s inhabitants.

Nowadays, Whittier’s residents just need to hop on the elevator to go grocery shopping, visit
the police station, or eat ‘out’—though in this case, ‘eat in’ might be more accurate. There’s
even a health clinic, which is far from being a hospital but more than enough for minor
ailments. In essence, everything the residents may need is a few steps away from their homes.
Living in Begich Towers offers a sense of community and convenience that is hard to find
elsewhere. The close proximity of homes and businesses fosters a strong bond among the
residents. Whether they’re sharing a cup of coffee at the café on the ground floor or attending
a community meeting, the people of Whittier have created a unique and supportive
environment.

Whittier might be small, but it’s a remarkable example of adaptability and community spirit. Its
single-building town, surrounded by Alaska’s breathtaking landscape, is a testament to human
ingenuity and resilience.

1) Which adjective would better describe Whittier?

a. Remote

b. Reachable

c. Mountainous

2) If you are going to Whittier through the tunnel...

a. Your only option is to take a train.

b. You can't use the tunnel while other people are leaving.

c. You can go by car at any time.

3) Most people in Whittier work in...

a. The shipping industry.

b. Tourism.

c. Services.

4) According to the text,...

a. Having a town in one building is not ideal.

b. The school is in the same building.

c. The town's church is in the Begich Towers.

5) The towers were built...

a. To protect the soldiers from the weather.

b. To accommodate an expanding population.

c. To mark Whittier's transformation.

6) Which of these can you NOT find in Begich Towers?

a. A restaurant

b. A hospital

c. A supermarket

Activity 10

Choose a topic to write about. Minimum 20 lines.

1. Speech About Dreams

2. Speech About Life

3. Speech on Time

4. Speech on Discipline

5. Speech on Happiness

6. Speech on Kindness

7. Speech on the Value of Time

8. Speech on Health and Fitness

9. Speech on Doctor

10. Speech on Nurse

11. Graduation Day Speech

12. World Health Day Speech

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