Question

Grammar C. Underline the correct item. 16. I can’t help wonder/wondering whether our planet will ever recover from all the damage it suffered. 21. People should use/to use eco-friendly cleaning products, which are safer for the environment. 17. Neighbouring countries promised sending/to send supplies and rescue workers to the areas that were hot by the hurricane. 22. Volunteers from the area are spending this weekend to clean/ cleaning up the local beach. 18. If you want to help the earthquake victims, you can to donate/donate clothes and money at the local shelter. 23. Brian was looking forward to starting/to start his new job at the animal shelter. 19. Judy didn’t let her children to go/ go underwater diving. 24. Dan avoids buying/to buy anything that cannot be recycled later. 20. Frank has decided to join/joining an environmental organization. 25. I’ll never forget taking/to take part in a rescue mission for the first time. Marks: ____/20 (10*2) D. Fill in the blanks with used to, be used to, get used to and the appropriate form of the verb in brackets. e.g. Paul grew up in a house by the sea, so he is used to going (go) swimming at any time of the day. 26. Julia ……………………..(live)in such a hot country only after she had been there for a few months. 29. Sheila ………………….(drive)to work, but now she takes the bus. 27. I don’t think Ian ………………………. (be)around animals; he’s never even had a pet. 30.Tammy isn’t too comfortable with the idea of car-pooling yet, but I’m sure she ………………… (share)a car with other people. Marks: ____/10 (5*2) 28. Mr Roberts is a primary school teacher, so he ………………………..(work) with young children. E. Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in bold. 31. People are becoming more and more concerned about the ………………………… of the natural environment. (PROTECT) 32. The …………………………….of the forests and natural habitats has resulted in the endangerment of more species. (DISAPPEAR) 33. The first ………………………………………… of the opera was in 1936. (PERFORM) 34. Many people enjoy the pleasures and convenience of living in a citycentre. (CONVENIENT) 35. The wedding …………………………….. went out yesterday. (INVITE) Marks:___/10 (5*2) Everyday English F. Choose the correct response. 36. Don’t throw that bottle out, you should recycle it. a) Goodness me! b)You’re right. 39. We should have a first aid kit in the car in case of emergency. a) It’s shocking. b)I agree. 37. The amount of energy used by transport has risen by 12\%. a) Really? b)Exactly. 40. I believe we should all do our part to help fight world hunger. a) True b)It’s terrible. 38. Child labour is still a very big problem in some countries. a) What for? b)I had no idea. Marks: ___/10 (5*2)

Answer 1

16. I can’t help wondering whether our planet will ever recover from all the damage it suffered.
21. People should use eco-friendly cleaning products, which are safer for the environment.
17. Neighbouring countries promised to send supplies and rescue workers to the areas that were hot by the hurricane.
22. Volunteers from the area are spending this weekend cleaning up the local beach.
18. If you want to help the earthquake victims, you can to donate clothes and money at the local shelter.
23. Brian was looking forward to starting his new job at the animal shelter.
19. Judy didn’t let her children go underwater diving.
24. Dan avoids buying anything that cannot be recycled later.
20. Frank has decided to join an environmental organization.
25. I’ll never forget taking in a rescue mission for the first time.
 D.
26. Julia got used to living in such a hot country only after she had been there for a few months.
29. Sheila used to drive to work, but now she takes the bus.
27. I don’t think Ian is used to being around animals; he’s never even had a pet.
30.Tammy isn’t too comfortable with the idea of car-pooling yet, but I’m sure she will get used to sharing a car with other people.
28. Mr Roberts is a primary school teacher, so he is used to working with young children.
E.
31. People are becoming more and more concerned about the protection of the natural environment.
32. The disappearance of the forests and natural habitats has resulted in the endangerment of more species.
33. The first performance of the opera was in 1936.
34. Many people enjoy the pleasures and convenience of living in a convenient citycentre.
35. The wedding invitation went out yesterday.

 F.  
36.b   37.a 38 b  39 b 40. a