Test 1

There are 50 questions in the test (each question contains 2 points). The test has a total score of 100 points. Total time: 30 minutes.

A. Encircle the correct words.

1. If I lose my luggage, I (might / can / must) have to buy new clothes.

2. If I (rent / will rent / have rent) a car, I will probably drive everywhere.

3. If I (take / to take / taking) a vacation next summer, I will probably go to Spain.

4. If I (traveling / travel / will travel) first class, it might be expensive

5. If I stay with friends, it (cost / costing / will cost) less.

6. If I go in the summer, the cities (has to / probably / might) be crowded.

7. Most people liked the movie, and lots of people went to see it. It was a (bizarre / successful / dreadful) movie.

8. The movie had a very (favorite / surprising / amazed) ending. I really didn't think it would end like that.

9. This book is really (disgusting / silly / fascinating). I started reading it this morning, and I can't put it down. You should read it when I finish it.

10. Would you pick (off / out / up) the toys in the living room and put them away?

11. Scissors are used (to cut / for cut / cut) paper.

12. A backpack is used (for carrying / carrying / to carrying) books.

13. Put (away / over / off) the dishes when you have finished.

14. Mary doesn't like to meet people. She never goes to parties, and she doesn't talk to people she doesn't know well. She's (efficient / critical / unfriendly).

15. Peter likes to help people and never refuses when someone asks him to do something. He's (generous / impatient / strange).

B. Read this article about body language. Then circle T (true) or F (false).

HOW DO WE COMMUNICATE?

More than half of what we communicate is communicated not through words but through body language. This includes our posture, facial expressions, and gestures. Because body language is so important, you'll want to know how to interpret meanings of people's body language. Here are some examples of body language and its meaning. (Note: these meanings are for North America. Interpretations may differ a bit in other cultures.)

A smile is a sign of friendliness and interest. But people sometimes smile just to be polite. To get another clue from people's faces, notice their eyes.

Friendliness and interest are expressed when a person's eyes meet yours (especially when you are the one who is talking) and then look away and meet yours again. A person who doesn't look away is expressing a challenge. A person who doesn't look at you is expressing a lack of interest (or is shy). Hand gestures can mean a person is interested in the conversation. Stay away from someone who points at you while talking with you: that person might be angry at you or feel superior to you.

1. T / F People only communicate through words.

2. T / F Body language includes posture, facial expressions, and gestures.

3. T / F Body language means the same thing in different cultures.

4. T / F A smile is just a sign of politeness.

5. T / F A person who doesn't look at you is expressing confidence and friendliness.

6. T / F Someone who points at you might be angry at you.

C. Read this article about ghosts. Then circle T (true) or F (false).

SANDFORD ORCAS MANOR

Dorset, England

Next to the church in the village of Sandford Orcas there is an old gatehouse. If you go through the gate you arrive at the sinister manor house which is famous for its large number of ghosts.

The present owner of the manor says that it is difficult to keep servants because the ghosts frighten them. Many people have seen the ghost of the previous owner. He was a farmer who committed suicide by hanging himself from the gatehouse, and he often appears in the garden wearing old working clothes.

Another ghost is an 18th century priest who used to kill visitors while they were asleep in their beds. He still sometimes frightens guests in the middle of the night by standing over their beds holding a knife.

The ghost of a servant sometimes walks along the dark corridors of the house. He murdered his master at Sandford Orcas, but nobody knows why.

But perhaps the most frightening story is of a young man who grew up in the house and then became a sailor. While he was at sea, he killed a boy, and then went mad. When he returned to Sandford Orcas, they locked him in a room at the back of the house. He never left the room again, and died there several years later. On some nights when the moon is full, you can hear him screaming and banging on the door of the room.

1. T / F Sandford Orcas manor is famous because it is very old

2. T / F Many people have seen the ghost of the present owner who lives at the back of the house

3. T / F There was a ghost which used to kill guests in the middle of the night, while they were sleeping in their beds; it was the ghost of a priest

4. T / F Most villagers know that a master murdered his servant and the master's ghost often walks along the dark corridors of the house

5. T / F A sailor killed a boy in Sandford Orcas and he died a few months later in a room at the back of the house

6. T / F Nobody knows why it is difficult to keep servants in Sandford Orcas manor

7. T / F The present owner of the house often appears in the garden wearing old working clothes

8. T / F On some nights people can hear a mad man screaming loudly

9. T / F Sandford Orcas is located between the cemetery and the railway station which was built at the end of the nineteenth century.

D. Read the conversations. Please circle the correct word.

1. A: My friend borrowed my book and never gave it back.

B: You should have (ask / asked / asking) her for it.

2. A: I walked out of the lecture because it was boring.

B: I wouldn't have (do / did / done) that.

3. A: My mom is very angry with me.

B: You shouldn't (have / to have / had) come home so late.

4. A: I didn't like the meal so I didn't leave a tip.

B: Oh, you (should / shouldn't / could) have done that. It wasn't the waiter's fault.

5. A: I complained to the teacher about my test grade. What would you have done?

B: I (might / should / wouldn't) have said anything.

6. A: My brother forgot to take me to work yesterday.

B: You should have (called / call / calling) me for a ride.

7. A: Is the air clean here?

B: No, there is (too less / too many / too much) air pollution.

8. A: Does the bus come often?

B: No. We need (less / more / much less) bus routes

9. A: Is the food cheap here?

B: No. It costs (much / many more/ more) than I can afford.

10. A: Is this neighborhood a safe place at night?

B: No. There is (less / too much / too many / enough) crime.

E. Complete the following sentences with the passive of the verbs in parentheses.

1. English ________________________ in Australia. (speak)

2. Lots of vegetables _________________ in the market. (sell)

3. German and French ________________at this school. (teach)

4. Computers and radios __________________ by Japan. (export)

5. Rice _________________________in California. (grow)

6. Many American cars _______________in Detroit, Michigan. (make)

F. Complete these statements using reported speech.

1. "I am going to France next week."

She said she _______________________________________.

2. "They can't come to the party."

They said they _____________________________________.

3. "Call me tonight."

She told me ________________________________________.

4. "There will be a test tomorrow".

The teacher said that there _____________________________.

The End

Compiled by Dr Algirdas Makarevicius

Diagnostic Test Answer Key

There are 50 questions in the test (each question contains 2 points). The test has a total score of 100 points. Total time: 30 minutes.

A. Circle the correct words.

1. might If I lose my luggage, I (might / can / must) have to buy new clothes.

2. rent If I (rent / will rent / have rent) a car, I will probably drive everywhere.

3. take If I (take / to take / taking) a vacation next summer, I will probably go to Spain.

4. travel If I (traveling / travel / will travel) first class, it might be expensive

5. will cost If I stay with friends, it (cost / costing / will cost) less.

6. might If I go in the summer, the cities (has to / probably / might) be crowded.

7. successful Most people liked the movie, and lots of people went to see it. It was a (bizarre / successful / dreadful) movie.

8. surprising The movie had a very (favorite / surprising / amazed) ending. I really didn't think it would end like that.

9. fascinating This book is really (disgusting / silly / fascinating). I started reading it this morning, and I can't put it down. You should read it when I finish it.

10. up Would you pick (off / out / up) the toys in the living room and put them away?

11. to cut Scissors are used (to cut / for cut / cut) paper.

12. for carrying A backpack is used (for carrying / carrying / to carrying) books.

13. away Put (away / over / off) the dishes when you have finished.

14. unfriendly Mary doesn't like to meet people. She never goes to parties, and she doesn't talk to people she doesn't know well. She's (efficient / critical / unfriendly).

15. generous Peter likes to help people and never refuses when someone asks him to do something. He's (generous / impatient / strange).

B. Read this article about body language. Then circle T (true) or F (false).

HOW DO WE COMMUNICATE?

More than half of what we communicate is communicated not through words but through body language. This includes our posture, facial expressions, and gestures. Because body language is so important, you'll want to know what yours is saying and how to interpret other peoples, too. Here are some examples of body language and its meaning. (Note: these meanings are for North America. Interpretations may differ a bit in other cultures.)

A smile is a sign of friendliness and interest. But people sometimes smile just to be polite. To get another clue from peoples faces, notice their eyes.

1. T / F People only communicate through words.

2. T / F Body language includes posture, facial expressions, and gestures.

3. T / F Body language means the same thing in different cultures.

4. T / F A smile is just a sign of politeness.

5. T / F A person who doesn't look at you is expressing confidence and friendliness.

6. T / F Someone who points at you might be angry at you.

C. Read this article about ghosts. Then circle T (true) or F (false).

SANDFORD ORCAS MANOR

Dorset, England

Next to the church in the village of Sandford Orcas there is an old gatehouse. If you go through the gate you arrive at the sinister manor house which is famous for its large number of ghosts.

The present owner of the manor says that it is difficult to keep servants because the ghosts frighten them. Many people have seen the ghost of the previous owner. he was a farmer who committed suicide by hanging himself from the gatehouse, and he often appears in the garden wearing old working clothes.

The ghost of a servant sometimes walks along the dark corridors of the house. He murdered his master at Sandford Orcas, but nobody knows why.

1. T / F Sandford Orcas manor is famous because it is very old (F)

2. T / F Many people have seen the ghost of the present owner who lives at the back of the house (F)

3. T / F There was a ghost which used to kill guests in the middle of the night, while they were sleeping in their beds; it was the ghost of a priest (T)

4. T / F Most villagers know that a master murdered his servant and the master's ghost often walks along the dark corridors of the house (F)

5. T / F A sailor killed a boy in Sandford Orcas and he died a few months later in a room at the back of the house (F)

6. T / F Nobody knows why it is difficult to keep servants in Sandford Orcas manor (F)

7. T / F The present owner of the house often appears in the garden wearing old working clothes (F)

8. T / F On some nights people can hear a mad man screaming loudly (T)

9. T / F Sandford Orcas is located between the cemetery and the railway station which was built at the end of the nineteenth century. (F)

D. Read the conversations. Please circle the correct word.

1. A: My friend borrowed my book and never gave it back.

B: You should have (ask / asked / asking) her for it.

2. A: I walked out of the lecture because it was boring.

B: I wouldn't have (do / did / done) that.

3. A: My mom is very angry with me.

B: You shouldn't (have / to have / had) come home so late.

4. A: I didn't like the meal so I didn't leave a tip.

B: Oh, you (should / shouldn't / could) have done that. It wasn't the waiter's fault.

5. A: I complained to the teacher about my test grade. What would you have done?

B: I (might / should / wouldn't) have said anything.

6. A: My brother forgot to take me to work yesterday.

B: You should have (called / call / calling) me for a ride.

7. A: Is the air clean here?

B: No, there is (too less / too many / too much) air pollution.

8. A: Does the bus come often?

B: No. We need (less / more / much less) bus routes

9. A: Is the food cheap here?

B: No. It costs (much / many more/ more) than I can afford.

10. A: Is this neighborhood a safe place at night?

B: No. There is (less / too much / too many / enough) crime.

E. Complete the following sentences with the present passive of the verbs in parentheses.

1. English is spoken in Australia. (speak)

2. Lots of vegetables are sold in the market. (sell)

3. German and French are taught at this school. (teach)

4. Computers and radios are exported by Japan. (export)

5. Rice is grown in California. (grow)

6. Many American cars are made in Detroit, Michigan. (make)

F. Complete these statements using reported speech.

1. "I am going to France next week."

She said she was going to France next week.

2. "They can't come to the party."

They said they couldn't come to the party.

3. "Call me tonight."

She told me to call her tonight.

4. "There will be a test tomorrow".

The teacher said that there would be a test tomorrow.