Spotlight 8 Test 1

Spotlight 8. Module 1

Test 1.

1. Listen to five teenagers talking about their problems. Number  the statements (A-E) in the order you hear them. (5 points)

A.   I’m in a new situation that is making me nervous.

B.    My mother is bossy.

C.    I don’t like that I’m so shy.

D.   I spent my time doing something I shouldn’t.

E.    I can’t trust my friend with important things.

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2. Form adjectives from the words in the brackets (5 points)

1.     Brad Pitt  is the most  …….(attract) actor.

2.     It’s the most …..(bore) concert you’ve ever been to.

3.     I become ….(fury) when he turned up later again

4.     John always looks on the bright side of life. He’s very …..(optimism)

5.     Dave bought me a wonderful birthday present. He’s so ….(generosity)

 3. Read the description and match the character adjectives. There are 3 odd

adjectives. (10 points)

optimistic, pessimistic, shy, impatient, stubborn, sociable, reliable, generous,

insincere, patient, selfish, flexible, confident.

1.     Tony’s ____. He always looks on the bright side of life.

2.     Sue’s ____. She always wants to do things her own way.

3.     Bill’s ____. He doesn’t feel comfortable with people.

4.     Clair’s ____. She managed to stay calm in difficult situations.

5.     Bob’s ____. He likes meeting people.

6.     Ann’s ____. You can trust her and she always does what she says will do.

7.     Helen’s ____. You shouldn’t believe everything she says.

8.     Steve’s ____. He always believes that bad things will happen.

9.     Tim’s ____. He usually help poor people giving them money.

10. Sam’s ____. He cares only about himself and not other people.

4. Underline the correct item. (10 points)

1.     The concert starts / is starting at 9:00. Do you to go to dinner before that?

2.     Have you met / Have you been meeting our new neighbors yet? They seem really nice.

3.     Nicole and her husband stay / are staying in a nice hotel in the centre of the town.

4.     Do you know where Sam is? I have waited / have been waiting him for over an hour ago.

5.     Jane works / has worked at her dad’s restaurant every Friday night.

6.     Emma is always interrupting / always interrupts me whenever I tell a story. It’s so annoying.

7.     We have walked / have been walking since morning so now we are feeling very tired.

8.     We have already visited / have already been visiting The Tower of London.

9.     Are you thinking / Do you think about learning a new foreign language?

10. Later tonight, we are going / go to the theatre.

5. Fill in dependent prepositions. (6 points)

1.     He isn't patient _____ stubborn people.

2.     She's good _____ Maths.

3.     She is very close _____ her mom.

4.     You shouldn't be jealous _____ your sister.

5.     I’m very fond ________ sports.

6.     Don’t be nervous ______ taking exams.

6. PHRASAL VERB “GET”. Complete the phrasal verb with the correct prepositions. (4 points)

1.     When the weather gets me _______, I like to fantasize about being a wizard to make the sun shining.

2.     The teacher had difficulty getting her ideas to the students.

3.     It took me much time to get _________ this strange disease.

4.     Do you get __________ with your brother?