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SEMESTRIAL TEST PAPER

1. Choose the correct item:1. While we were travelling in France we passed_____ some beautiful little villages.A. via B. by C. en-route D. through2. In the 16th century, many _______set out to discover unknown lands.A. sightseers B. explorers C. backpackers D. pilgrims3. With the weekend free, we decided to take a two-day ____ to the nearest island.A. travel B. trip C. journey D. flight4. Don’t worry, your father will ______ you up at the airport.A. pick B. take C. get D. set5. Due to a(n)_____ in the postal service, we got the flight tickets at the very last minute.A. postponement B. delay C. interruption D. break

2. Fill in the missing word:1. As my bike had a flat tyre, I had no choice but to finish the journey on________2. I’m sorry I’m late. I was held______ in traffic.3. They had a feeling the car was going to break_____ as it had been making strange noises all morning.4. She went to Sibiu ____plane.5. After we reach Manchester, we’ll head_____ Liverpool.

3. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence using the word given. Use between 2 to 5 words.1. A visa is not required when you travel within Europe.NEED You _______________________________when you travel within Europe.2. Booking online means it isn’t necessary to actually have plane tickets anymore.WORRY Booking online means you ____________about actually having plane tickets anymore.

3. An air hostess is obliged to check a number of things before take-off.HAS An air hostess_______________________a number of things before take-off.4. It wasn.t easy for me to find the holiday I wanted.DIFFICULTY I _____________________the holiday I wanted.5. If I were you, I wouldn’t stay at that guesthouse because the service is dreadful.WORTH In my opinion, ________________at that guesthouse because the service is dreadful.

4. Fill in the correct word derived from the word in bold:

1.The sea looked so __________ that we dived straight in. INVITE2. He’s got a nice cottage in the _______________ COUNTRY3. The village is __________ up in the mountains. SITUATE4. You need to drive _______or else you’ll cause an accident. CARE5. Our journey across the desert was amazing and the photos we took will make it totally. FORGET

5. Rewrite the sentences using modal verbs:

1. It isn’t necessary to go if you don’t want to.2. You aren’t allowed to drive if you don’t have a licence.3. It’s possible for them to see the accountant in his office.4. He’s able to sing very well.5. They are obliged to attend the meeting.6. It’s a good idea to apologise.7. Is it OK if I borrow your pen?8. She was able to dance very well when she was young.9. We’re obliged to do something to help her.10. You are not allowed to enter the lab.11. It’s possible that Paul will be late for the party.12. When I was ten, I wasn’t able to ski.13. Don’t litter the streets; it’s the law.14. He is obliged to wear a suit at work15. I advise you to find a summer job and save money.