English Intermediate Exam Questions
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There are too ______ people coming. I don’t think we have enough chairs.

many

There are ______ more tickets left, I’m afraid, we’ve sold out.

no

______ of those colours are horrible – I don’t like any of them, sorry.

  • Some
  • No
  • Plenty
  • All (correct)
  • None

    • Just add a ______ salt, not too much.

    <p>little</p> Signup and view all the answers

    This is the phone ______ I got for my birthday.

    <p>whose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    John’s cottage, ______ we stayed on holiday, is in a beautiful part of the country.

    <p>which</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You never ______ when it was going to be your turn, and then suddenly

    <p>knew</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: I _____ to pay the bill but she refused.

    <p>offered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: She ______ them that the water was dangerous.

    <p>warned</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: You told me you _________ Bill for years.

    <p>hadn’t seen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: I warned you ______ that.

    <p>not to do</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complete the words related to the internet: For me, the best way to book a holiday is through an online t___ s____.

    <p>travel site</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complete the words related to the internet: Almost everyone who looks for information online uses s_____ e _____ to direct them to the best sites.

    <p>search engines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complete the words related to the internet: Demi spends hours on s_____ n ____ s _____ writing messages to her friends and commenting on their posts.

    <p>social networking sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Complete the words related to the internet: Before Niara buys any electrical product, she always goes to r_____ s _____ to see what scores people have given the products she’s interested in.

    <p>rating sites</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: You look like you’ve had a long day. Why don’t you______ your feet up and I’ll go and make us a lovely cup of tea.

    <p>put</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose correct option: They (not go) there if they (not be) able to get cheap tickets.

    <p>wouldn't go, weren't</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: She was a member of the early feminist ____.

    <p>movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: I think the wheel is the greatest ____ in history.

    <p>invention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: Don’t ____ ask your hotel to book a taxi to the airport.

    <p>forget to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct variant: You’d _____ book a double room if you think your wife might be able to go too.

    <p>better</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose the correct answer: Some of the taxi drivers have _____ to take you for a longer drive than is necessary.

    <p>tend to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Discipline is very important to us. We don’t like the children to ____ the teacher.

    <p>obey</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following programming languages with their primary usage:

    <p>Python = General-purpose programming JavaScript = Client-side scripting for web applications SQL = Database queries CSS = Styling web pages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I need a new coat. Maybe I'll get a ____.

    <p>secondhand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I never leave my TV _____ overnight. I switch it off at the plug.

    <p>on standby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It's ____ for Simon to be here so early.

    <p>unusual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Don't throw those old clothes away. They can be ____.A) recycled

    <p>reused</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I should stop feeding my cat so much. She's looking a little ____.

    <p>overweight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The shop assistant ____ me when I asked for a shirt. He brought me skirt.

    <p>misunderstood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I _______ the bus if my alarm clock ______ me up. (not miss / wake)

    <p>wouldn't/not have missed, had woken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If it_______ warmer today, I_______ for a swim in the sea. (be / go)

    <p>'d/had been, would have gone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lee's parents ______ her a car if she ________her driving test. (buy / pass)

    <p>would've/have bought, 'd/had passed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If they______ us that it was Anthony's birthday, we______him a present. (not tell / not get)

    <p>hadn't/not told, wouldn't/not have got</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I______ you at the station if you______ me you were coming. (meet / tell)

    <p>would've/have met, 'd/had told</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Joe_____ his car if he_____ the money. (not sell, not need)

    <p>wouldn't/not have sold, hadn't/had not needed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What______ we_______ if they______ us? (do / not help)

    <p>would (we) have done, hadn't/not helped</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your new puppy's well trained. He never _______ instructions.

    <p>disobeys</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Despite improvements, we still need to be concerned about ____ of rainforest.

    <p>destruction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Each of us has a responsibility to _____ the environment.

    <p>protect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first thing I do when I get up in the morning is ______.

    <p>make the bed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Your notes are so messy! Why do you ______ things more ______ for yourself?

    <p>make difficult</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I must be home before midnight.' She said _______________.

    <p>she had to be home before midnight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ‘I’ll be there.’ He said _______________.

    <p>he would be there.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ‘I didn’t see Chris at the party.’ I told him _______________.

    <p>I hadn't seen Chris at the party.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ‘I’ll go to the doctor this week.’ You told me _______________.

    <p>you would go to the doctor this week.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Credit cards __________ accepted here.

    <p>are</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We wouldn’t have left early if we _________ you were coming.

    <p>had known</p> Signup and view all the answers

    _____ go to the wrong platform or else you'll miss your train.

    <p>Don't</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We are going to focus ____ quality.

    <p>on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the last two hours _____ in the garden, so I’m tired.

    <p>I’ve been working</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hans and I ___ each other for ten years.

    <p>have known</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I think I like the new flat, but I ____ there long.

    <p>haven’t been living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Bad news – his dog ____.

    <p>has died</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We really depend ____ our sponsors.

    <p>on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    You have ____ for tennis.

    <p>an aptitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    She / work / in Japan / for six years.

    <p>She’s been working in Japan for six years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I / not see her / since the summer holidays.

    <p>I haven’t seen her since the summer holidays.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What / you / do / all morning?

    <p>What have you been doing all morning?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I / always / enjoy / swimming in the sea.

    <p>I’ve always enjoyed swimming in the sea.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    She / listen to / the same song all day.

    <p>She’s been listening to the same song all day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    We / learn / Chinese / for two years.

    <p>We’ve been learning Chinese for two years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long / he / be an engineer?

    <p>How long has he been an engineer?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Not everyone has a natural talent ____ sport or art, but most people can be successful if they work hard _____ something.

    <p>for/on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One theory by writer Malcolm Gladwell is that if you focus ____ a skill when you’re young and spend 10,000 hours practising it before the age of twenty, you can master it.

    <p>on</p> Signup and view all the answers

    So, any teenager who has the opportunity ____ learn a skill should give it a try. It will help them believe _____ themselves and they may even become world-class _____ something.

    <p>In/at/to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Andrew Graham-Dixon is an ______ in Russian art.

    <p>Expert</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pablo Picasso had a lot of _____ as a painter.

    <p>Gifted</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I always find it amazing to see how quickly my children learn new things. Obviously, I’m a proud father. I’m also amazed that I ______ to produce two such beautiful kids, but they really do learn fast.

    <p>managed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I _____ cook to an acceptable standard now, but when I was ten years old I didn’t know meals are made.

    <p>could</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I’m hopeless____ languages.

    <p>at</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Will you ____ finish your work on time?

    <p>manage to</p> Signup and view all the answers

    I’m afraid I ___ to help you.

    <p>am unable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When he was three, he ___ already talk.

    <p>could</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Grammar and Vocabulary

    • The secret of success lies in hard work and dedication.
    • Focus on quality rather than quantity.
    • Differentiate between "been working" and "have worked" in present perfect continuous and simple tenses.
    • Use correct prepositions in sentences, such as "in", "on", "at", "for", and "with".
    • Identify the correct form of words in sentences, such as "talented", "gifted", "skilful", and "expert".

    Present Perfect Simple and Continuous

    • Use the present perfect simple to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment.
    • Use the present perfect continuous to describe an action that has been in progress up to the present moment.
    • Examples of present perfect simple and continuous sentences:
      • She has lived in Japan for six years. (simple)
      • She has been working in Japan for six years. (continuous)

    Clauses and Relative Pronouns

    • Identify the correct relative pronouns to use in sentences, such as "who", "which", "where", and "whose".
    • Use relative pronouns to connect clauses in sentences.
    • Examples of sentences with relative pronouns:
      • He is the man who wrote the book. (who)
      • This is the restaurant which we went to last night. (which)
      • The city where I grew up is beautiful. (where)

    Conditional Sentences

    • Identify the correct form of conditional sentences, such as zero, first, second, and third conditionals.
    • Use the correct tense and verb form in conditional sentences.
    • Examples of conditional sentences:
      • If I had studied more, I would have passed the exam. (third conditional)
      • If I had known, I would have worn something smart. (third conditional)
      • If I were you, I would not do that. (second conditional)Here are the study notes for the text:
    • Grammar and Vocabulary*

    Present and Past Ability

    • The correct form of "be able to" in the present and past tenses is "can" and "could" respectively.

    Conditional Sentences

    • There are four types of conditional sentences:
      • Zero conditional: for universal truths
      • First conditional: for future possibilities
      • Second conditional: for hypothetical situations
      • Third conditional: for past hypothetical situations
    • The correct form of the verbs in conditional sentences depends on the type of conditional.

    Passive and Active Voice

    • The passive voice is used to emphasize the action's recipient, while the active voice emphasizes the doer.
    • The correct form of the verbs in passive and active voice sentences depends on the context.

    Period of Time Collocations

    • Time expressions like "for", "since", and "ago" are used to indicate the duration of an action.
    • Internet-related vocabulary includes words like "travel site", "search engine", "rating site", "personal homepage", and "dating site".

    Writing an Internet Post

    • When writing an internet post, it's essential to choose the correct words and phrases to convey the intended meaning.

    Writing a Web Advert

    • When writing a web advert, it's crucial to use attention-grabbing language and emphasize the benefits of the product or service.

    Relative Pronouns

    • Relative pronouns like "who", "which", and "whose" are used to introduce relative clauses.

    Hypothetical Conditional Sentences

    • Hypothetical conditional sentences are used to express hypothetical situations and their consequences.

    Discussing Ideas

    • When discussing ideas, it's essential to use the correct vocabulary and grammar to convey the intended meaning.

    Recycled and Secondhand Products

    • Recycled and secondhand products are alternatives to new products, which can help reduce waste and conserve resources.

    Making a Difference

    • Making a difference in people's lives can be achieved through charitable actions, volunteering, or other forms of support.

    Misunderstandings

    • Misunderstandings can occur due to miscommunication, language barriers, or cultural differences.

    Correcting Mistakes

    • Correcting mistakes is essential to avoid confusion and ensure effective communication.### Grammar and Vocabulary
    • Make/made/making:
      • Make a complaint (to express dissatisfaction)
      • Make friends (to establish a relationship)
      • Make an effort (to try hard)
      • Make something difficult (to create a challenging situation)
      • Make money (to earn or gain money)
    • Reporting verbs:
      • Said/Told/Asked (to report what someone has said)
      • Reported speech (to report what someone has said in a different context)
    • Conditional sentences:
      • If + past simple, would + base form (e.g. If it rained, I would stay at home)
      • If + past perfect, would have + past participle (e.g. If I had studied, I would have passed the exam)
    • Modals:
      • Can/could (ability)
      • May/might (permission)
      • Shall/should (obligation or advisability)
      • Will/would (future actions or intentions)
    • Passive voice:
      • Be + past participle (e.g. The book was written by John)
      • Get + past participle (e.g. The book got written by John)
    • Word order:
      • Questions: auxiliary verb + subject + main verb (e.g. Is she going to the store?)
      • Negations: not + verb (e.g. I don't like coffee)
    • Contextual vocabulary:
      • Progress/movement/discovery (related to achievements or findings)
      • Intention/advance/invention (related to goals or creations)
      • Break/spread/fail (related to actions or consequences)

    World Issues

    • Environmental concerns:
      • Recycling/reuse (reducing waste and conserving resources)
      • Organic food (grown without chemicals or pesticides)
      • Energy-saving/insulation (conserving energy and reducing waste)
    • Social issues:
      • Feminist movement (advocating for women's rights and equality)
      • Inventions/innovations (improving people's lives and creating new possibilities)
      • Poverty/economic development (addressing economic disparities and promoting growth)

    Review and Consolidation

    • Review of grammar and vocabulary:
      • Make/made/making
      • Reporting verbs
      • Conditional sentences
      • Modals
      • Passive voice
      • Word order
    • Review of contextual vocabulary:
      • Progress/movement/discovery
      • Intention/advance/invention
      • Break/spread/fail
      • Environmental concerns
      • Social issues

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