Examen

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words below. (2 points each = 12 points)
refuse  find out  trick  promote  let  sign
1. We tried to a. ......................... Dan, but he managed to b. ......................... that we were planning a
surprise party for him.
2. Sandra’s father often a. ......................... her use his car. He rarely b.......................... her requests.
3. He a. ......................... a record contract last year, and now is touring to b. ......................... his CD.
2 Choose the sentence that best follows the original sentence. (2 points each = 12 points)
1. Joe has neglected his studies recently.
a. All he does is study.
b. He needs to study more.
2. They argued last night about where to eat.a. Mary wanted Italian food, but James wanted a hamburger.
b. They both felt like eating Italian food.
3. Eleanor’s got two siblings.
a. Her brother and sister both live in England.
b. Her aunt and uncle both live in England.
4. At the party, Mario pretended he didn’t know English.
a. I was glad he was honest about it.
b. In fact, his English is absolutely perfect!
5. Shehas got a real talent for telling jokes.
a. She never remembers them correctly.
b. She makes everyone laugh.
6. I don’t mind if you turn up the radio.
a. It won’t disturb me.
b. I won’t be able to concentrate.
3 Complete the passage with adjectives made from the words below and the correct suffix.
(3 points each = 24 points)
fame  bore  help  attract  pleasure personal  care  fascinate
I had a great day yesterday. I went to a 1. ......................... art exhibition. The funny thing is that I don’t think going to museums is 2. ......................... and I’m usually 3. ......................... , but yesterday was different. There were 4. ......................... explanations near each painting which taught me a lot. For example, I learned thatmost paintings that look untidy and 5. ......................... were in fact carefully planned. I also learned that some of the most 6. ......................... paintings by Pablo Picasso were of 7. ......................... friends of his. I wonder whether they objected to the fact that they didn’t always look very 8. ......................... in the paintings.
4 Rewrite the dialogues using asuitable modal and the words in brackets. Make any necessary changes.
(6 points each = 24 points)
1. Ron: Are you obligated to stay home with your little brother tonight? (take care of)
?
2. Alice: Yes, but there’s a chance that Lisa will come over. (visit me)
.

3. Ann: Remember – we’re supposed to be on time for the exam tomorrow. (late)
.
4. Tom: I think it would be a goodidea to be early. (get there)
.


5 Complete the passage with the modals and modal perfects below and the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use each modal and modal perfect once. (2 points each = 16 points)
had to  should  could  might not have  must have  would have  should have  mustn’t
Last summer, Jane and Donna saved enough money so they 1................................... (go) on holiday together. But they soon discovered that this is not something that all friends 2. .................................. (do). First, Jane put off making travel plans, so Donna 3. ................................... (arrange) everything. Donna 4. .................................. (be) annoyed about this, but she said nothing. Then Jane complained about the hoteland said that Donna 5. .................................. (choose) one closer to the beach. Donna explained that she 6. .................................. (prefer) that too, but they had all been fully booked. Jane complained about everything throughout the holiday, and Donna had a feeling that it 7. .................................. (be) the best idea to travel together. “Jane and I are still...