UBA - Colegio Nacional de Buenos Aires
Departamento de Inglés
Prof. Ivana Choque
Model English Test
2º AŃO
PART 1: GRAMMAR
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct forms.
a) I ve hung out the clothes. It s lovely and sunny; if it
_________________ (stay) like this,
they _________________ (be) dry in two hours.
b) We ll test the knife for fingerprints. If your fingerprints
_______________ (be) on it , you
________________ (be) charged with murder.
c) I ll look for your notebook and if I ____________ (find) it, I
____________ (give) you a ring.
d) Unless Tom ________________ (take) his library book back
tomorrow, he ______________
(have ) to pay a fine.
d) If the water __________ (boil) , it _________ (be) ready to
prepare a cup of tea.
2. Put the transitive verbs into the passive voice. Do not mention the agent
unless it seems necessary.
a. A Japanese firm makes these television sets.
b. The milkman brings the milk to my door but the postman leaves the
letters in the hall.
c. Someone turned on a light in the hall and opened the door.
d. Why did no one inform me of the change of the plan?
e. Tom Smith wrote the book and brown and Co. published it.
3. Telephone conversations. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
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Caller: this is Mrs Jones at 22 High Street. Could I have an appointment
for a shampoo and set, please ?
Receptionist: Yes, Mrs Jones. Who _________________ ____________
(usually /do / your hair )?
Caller: Peter _________________ ( usually/ do) it, but the last time I
________________ (come)
He _________________ (be) on holiday and Ann __________________
8do) it. So if Peter
_______________ (be) not available, Ann __________________ (do)
very well.
Receptionist: when ___________________ (you / want) to come, Mrs
Jones?
Caller: I _______________ (like) to come tomorrow afternoon if
possible.
Receptionist: I m afraid that that afternoon is full. Thursday afternoon at
4 _______________
(suit ) you?
Caller: I m afraid it& My mother- in-law ____________________
(come) to tea.
Receptionist: then what about Friday afternoon? Peter ______________
(be able ) with you.
Caller: That ______________ ( be ) splendid. Thank you very much.
Receptionist: Thank you, Mrs Jones. We ______________ (expect) you
at 4 on Friday then.
Goodbye.
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PART 2: VOCABULARY
1) Write the appropriate number next to each word in the first column. There is
one extra definition.
Plump A beard that just covers the chain
Stocky Long attractive legs
Leggy Hair growing down in front of the ears
Dimples Well built but short
Sideburns Holes in your cheeks when you smile
Slightly fat
2)Fill in the gaps with one phrasal verb. The following chart is to help you.
Break down / break into/ break up/ bring about / bring around/ bring up/ look
up/ look for / look forward to/ look into / look through / look up/ look after
a) Can I borrow your dictionary to ___________________ the meaning of
this word?
b) I always have to ____________________ my little brother when my
parents are not at home.
c) I can t find my book ! Please help me to ________________ it.
d) My car is always _______________ ing __________ For that reason, I ll
buy a new one.
e) I m trying to _______________ her ____________ to my point of view.
PART 3: WRITING
Write about 120- 180 words including a variety of linkers. DO NOT
REPEAT : and or but more than three times. Consider the following
ideas and include your own.
Task
There are some advantages and disadvantages to being famous. Write an
essay considering the following arguments:
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" Everybody identifies you on the streets.
" You have no private life.
" You will always count on your true old friends.
" You will come across new friends.
" In the case of an actor/ singer, your public will be generous with
you.
" You will be able to select your jobs.
" You will get a better pay.
" Meeting other well-known people.
" Traveling to show overseas what you do.
" Little free time for holidays, family &
" No fixed schedules to organize your everyday life ( sports, going to
the doctor s& & )
PART 4: READING COMPREHENSION
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