GRAMMAR
1 Choose the correct answer
1 The past tense of the modal verb have to is did have to / had to.
2 The past tense of the modal verb can is could or was able to / could.
3 In which sentence did someone take the driving test, A/ B?
A People didn't need to take driving tests 100 years ago.
B Jane needn't have taken a driving test really - she's such a brilliant driver.
4 Which expression completes this sentence? doesn't need to go / needn't have gone
He's still in bed. He _______________ shopping. The fridge is full.
5 To complete this sentence with the future of can we must add can / be able.
After I pass my driving test I will _______________ to drive by myself.
_____ / 5 points
VOCABULARY
2 Write the words in the box next to their definitions.
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1 a thing that sends a warning of danger __________
2 the language spoken by the Romans __________
3 somewhere that helps you relax __________
4 a thing that holds doors or windows shut __________
5 continue __________
6 something used by teachers or presenters to write or show things on __________
7 a vehicle that travels under the sea __________
8 a computer programme that helps you to do calculations __________
9 something that involves reacting or communicating __________
10 money you pay for a special service, eg private education __________
_____ / 10 points
FUNCTION
3 Read the text. Complete 1-10 with A, B or C.
The UK driving test - past and future
Up to the early part of 1935 future drivers (1) _____ take a driving test, but they
(2) _____ if they wanted to. A Mr J Beene was the first person who (3) _____
pass the test. It cost him £0.37 new pence.
In June 1935, the driving test became compulsory - all new drivers (4) _____ take
it, and (5) _____ put `L' plates on their car while they were learning.
Between 1939 and 1946 nobody (6) _____ take the driving test because of the
Second World War.
Since 1975 test takers have no longer had to prove they (7) _____ use arm signals.
In 2000 drivers (8) _____ take their theory test by using a computer touch screen
if they preferred.
Now test takers (9) _____ book their practical and theory tests on line via the
Internet.
From 2008, candidates (10) _____ show that they can save fuel during their
driving test by using the brakes and gears well.
1 A didn't have to B weren't able to C couldn't
2 A managed to B could C did
3 A could B did C managed to
4 A could B were able to C had to
5 A managed to B had to C was able to
6 A has to B could C has been able to
7 A have to B are able to C manage to
8 A managed to B could C did
9 A manage to B can C could
10 A will be able to B will need to C will
____ / 10 points
Total : _____ / 25 points
Lesson test Inspiration 4 unit 8, lesson 2
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