English 4 Ordinary Test
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Questions and Answers
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A small plane has just crashed in the South of England. The private plane was carrying six passengers, the pilot and co-pilot. Fortunately, all eight people on board have survived. The six passengers, all members of the same family, were travelling from the Isle of Wight to Bristol for a family celebration “We were going to go to our cousin’s wedding in Bristol,” explained Sam Jordan, who was on the flight with his parents and three sisters. But bad weather in Bristol made the landing difficult. The pilot tried to land three times before crashing on the runway. “It’s a miracle no one was killed,” said firefighter, Jack Brady, who was the first to arrive with his team. But there were some serious casualties. The pilot and co-pilot suffered head injuries, and most of the Jordan family had broken bones and cuts. “We’re very lucky to be alive,” said Sam Jordan, “We were terrified that the plane would catch fire but, luckily, we were rescued in time.” Paramedics treated the passengers at the scene of the accident; all of them needed first aid and are now in hospital getting the care they need. Asked if they would receive any compensation from the plane company, Brian Jordan, the father of the family, said “That’s not something we’ll be asking for. We’re just delighted to be safe, and that’s all that matters.” Write text here
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You are going to write an instant message. You’re on a summer exchange programme abroad, and you’ve made a new friend. Write an instant message (approximately 150–170 words) to your best friend at home explaining what your new friend is like. Describe his/her appearance, characteristics, and qualities.
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Circle the correct words or phrasal verbs. 1 It’s okay to have a disagreement, as long as you ________afterwards. a) fall out b) make up 2 When Charlie is unhappy or confused, he always________. a) frowns b) smiles 3 You might not like everyone, but you should still try to ________ with them. a) get on b) bring up 4 My sister________ whenever she thinks something is boring or stupid. a) raises her eyebrows b) rolls her eyes 5 When Karen’s brother went backpacking, she agreed to________ his dog. a) tell off b) look after 6 If we don’t know the answer to a question, we just________ . a) shrug our shoulders b) make eye contact 7 Even during the holidays, my parents always ________the subject of my studies! a) bring up b) ask out 8 It’s really not polite to ________when another person looks different or strange. a) make eye contact b) stare
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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the information in italics to help you. 1 If you ________not/listen) to me, you________ (not understand). [first conditional] 2 If he ________(live) in London, he ________(earn) more money. [second conditional] 3 If you ________(arrive) on time, you ________(see) the beginning of the film. [third conditional] 4 If the concert ________(not finish) soon, we ________(miss) the last train home. [first conditional] 5 If I ________(have) the money, I ________(visit) my cousin in New York. [second conditional] 6 If I ________(know) how important it was, I ________(come) earlier. [third conditional]
Explanation
If you don't listen to me, you won't understand. This is an example of a first conditional sentence, which is used to talk about a possible future condition and its probable result. In this case, the condition is not listening to me, and the result is not understanding.Rate this question:
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________________ 1 There is no doubt that people would maybe be happier if they didn’t worry so much. ________ 2 Definitely you’d enjoy yourself if you spoke to more people at the party. ________ 3 Now that I’ve seen the film, probably I’ll read the book too. 4 I’m not sure, but I think it’d definitely be better if you asked him yourself.
Explanation
The correct answer is the first option: "There is no doubt that people would definitely be happier if they didn’t worry so much." This is because the original sentence expresses certainty about the fact that people would be happier if they didn't worry. The word "maybe" in the other options introduces doubt or uncertainty, which contradicts the meaning of the original sentence.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with can’t, might, must, and could. Use each modal of deduction only once. 1 We’re not sure why it’s not working; there ________e a problem with the battery. 2 I don’t recognise this email address; I think it________ be junk mail. 3 That jacket ________be Richard’s; his is much bigger. 4 Look at all the shopping bags Jessie has! She________ have been on a shopping spree.
Explanation
1. We're not sure why it's not working; there might be a problem with the battery.
2. I don't recognize this email address; I think it could be junk mail.
3. That jacket could be Richard's; his is much bigger.
4. Look at all the shopping bags Jessie has! She must have been on a shopping spree.
In the first sentence, "might" and "could" are used to express uncertainty about the problem with the battery. In the second sentence, "could" is used to suggest the possibility that the email is junk mail. In the third sentence, "might" is used to suggest the possibility that the jacket belongs to Richard. In the fourth sentence, "must" is used to indicate a strong deduction that Jessie went on a shopping spree based on the number of shopping bags she has.Rate this question:
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Write the correct modals. 1 When you want to know how much data you’ve used, you ________ check it here. 2 Andy________ write computer code when he was only 11. 3 We________ do a project on phishing scams last week. I learned a lot! 4 You________ tell anyone your password; it’s very important to keep it private. 5 If you want to use this website, you ________register first. 6 We________ rush for the train because there’s another one in 10 minutes.
Explanation
1. When you want to know how much data you can check it here.
2. Andy could write computer code when he was only 11.
3. We had to do a project on phishing scams last week. I learned a lot!
4. You mustn't tell anyone your password; it's very important to keep it private.
5. If you want to use this website, you have to register first.
6. We don't have to rush for the train because there's another one in 10 minutes.Rate this question:
- 8.
Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box. study abroad meet a deadline prioritize develop a routine get a degree do voluntary work find a balance make lists When you________, you give your time, but you don’t get paid. If you________ , it means you do the most important things first. It’s important to work hard, but also to enjoy yourself. You need to ________. To________ , you have to finish everything on time. When you finish university and pass all your final exams, you________on graduation day. You could________ , which means writing down all the things you want to do. If you________ , you go to a college or school in a different country. When you get into the habit of doing certain things at certain times, you________.
Explanation
When you do voluntary work, you give your time, but you don't get paid. If you prioritize, it means you do the most important things first. It's important to work hard, but also to enjoy yourself. You need to find a balance. To meet a deadline, you have to finish everything on time. When you finish university and pass all your final exams, you get a degree on graduation day. You could make lists, which means writing down all the things you want to do. If you study abroad, you go to a college or school in a different country. When you get into the habit of doing certain things at certain times, you develop a routine.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with just, since, for, yet, and already. Use each time expression only once. He’s had that MP3 player ________four years. We’ve ________seen an amazing new film! Vicky has ________written her new blog post. I’ve known Matthew________ I was four. They haven’t played any songs ________.
Explanation
He's had that MP3 player for four years. ( The word "for" is used to indicate the duration of time that he has had the MP3 player.)
We've already seen an amazing new film! ( The word "already" suggests that the action of seeing the film has happened before the present moment.)
Vicky has just written her new blog post. ( The word "just" indicates that the action of writing the blog post has happened very recently.)
I've known Matthew since I was four. ( The word "since" is used to indicate the starting point of the action of knowing Matthew.)
They haven't played any songs yet. ( The word "yet" suggests that the action of playing songs has not happened up to the present moment.)Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with the past simple or present perfect form of the verb in brackets. He [________(design) a new website with Darren last week. I ________(speak) French since I was a child. Jackie________ (make) a video blog when she lived in London. Jeremy ________(have) a car since he was 17. We________(visit) our cousins when we were in Mexico.
Explanation
The verb "design" is in the past simple form because it refers to an action that happened last week. The verb "speak" is in the present perfect form because it indicates a continuous action that started in the past and is still ongoing. The verb "make" is in the past simple form because it refers to a specific action that Jackie did when she lived in London. The verb "have" is in the present perfect form because it indicates a state that started in the past and is still ongoing. The verb "visit" is in the past simple form because it refers to an action that happened when "we" were in Mexico.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences with the past perfect form of the verbs in the box. read / go leave / start break / not be open / tell start / notice The problem________ already ________[before anyone ________. When Harry ________ his leg, he________ in hospital before. ________they already________ the house when the storm________? I ________already________the letter before he ________me it was private. She ________about the hurricane before she ________to New Orleans.
Explanation
The problem had already started before anyone noticed. When Harry broke his leg, he hadn't been in the hospital before. Had they already left the house when the storm started? I had already opened the letter before he told me it was private. She had read about the hurricane before she went to New Orleans.Rate this question:
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Correct the questions and answer them ________? What did Gillian saw? (a fire)________ ________? Who call the firefighters? (John)________ ________? Where they found the survivors? (in the cellar)________ ________? How does Melanie feels? (upset)________ ________? Who is help the victims? (the firefighters)________ ________? What cause the accident? (an explotion)________
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Read the blog post and write the correct phrases. we’re going to stop the flight leaves we won’t be leaving we’ll go I’ll be backpacking I might change we’ll spend I’m not going to we’ll be leaving So, (1) ________write any new blog posts until September because (2) ________in Thailand with my friends during August! I can’t believe (3) ________London in a few days! Oh, and (4) ________in Germany on the way. I think (5) ________a few hours in Frankfurt, but (6) ________the airport. Once we land in Bangkok, (7) ________straight to our hotel … we’re going to be exhausted! The next morning, we’ll go back to the airport for a local flight to a small island. Actually, (8) ________at 7am. Gosh, that’s early! I think (9) ________to a later flight. Bye, everyone!
Explanation
The correct phrases to fill in the blanks are "I’m not going to", "I’ll be backpacking", "we’ll be leaving", "we’re going to stop", "we’ll spend", "we won’t be leaving", "we’ll go", "the flight leaves", "I might change". The context of the passage suggests that the author will not be writing any new blog posts until September because they will be backpacking in Thailand with their friends during August. They mention that they will be leaving London in a few days and will be stopping in Germany on the way. They plan to spend a few hours in Frankfurt but won't be leaving the airport. They mention that they will go straight to their hotel once they land in Bangkok and will be exhausted. They also mention that the flight to the small island leaves at 7am and they might consider changing to a later flight.Rate this question:
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Write questions for the answers. Use the information in bold to help you. ________? Gillian saw a capsized ship. ________? Mr Madsen called the firefighters. ________? They found the survivors in the basement. ________? Melanie feels nervous. ________? Paramedics are helping the victims. ________? A problem with the brakes caused the accident.
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Everyone on board survived the plane crash.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "Everyone on board survived the plane crash" indicates that all the individuals who were on the plane at the time of the crash managed to survive. This means that no fatalities occurred as a result of the crash. Therefore, the correct answer is True.Rate this question:
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The passengers were from the same family.
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True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement suggests that the passengers in question belonged to the same family. This means that they are likely related to each other, such as being parents, siblings, or other close relatives. Therefore, the correct answer is true, indicating that the passengers were indeed from the same family.Rate this question:
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- 17.
Sam Jordan has two sisters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement says that Sam Jordan has two sisters, but there is no information provided about the number of sisters Sam Jordan actually has. Therefore, we cannot conclude that the statement is true. Hence, the correct answer is false.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The pilot had difficulty landing
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement "The pilot had difficulty landing" is true. This suggests that the pilot faced challenges or obstacles while attempting to land the aircraft. It could be due to various factors such as bad weather conditions, technical issues with the aircraft, or any other unforeseen circumstances that made the landing process difficult for the pilot.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Paramedics arrived first at the scene.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The given statement "Paramedics arrived first at the scene" is not true. The correct answer is false, indicating that paramedics did not arrive first at the scene.Rate this question:
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Read the news report again and answer the questions. Write full sentences. Why was the Jordan family going to Bristol? ________ What caused the accident? ________ What happened to the pilot and co-pilot? ________ What was Sam Jordan afraid might happen? ________ Will the family receive compensation? Explain your answer. ________
Correct Answer
Because they were going to their cousin’s wedding.
Bad weather caused the accident.
The pilot and co-pilot suffered head injuries.
He was afraid that the plane would catch fire.
No, they won’t, because the father, Brian Jordan, said they would not be asking for any compensation.Explanation
The Jordan family was going to Bristol because they were attending their cousin's wedding. The accident was caused by bad weather. The pilot and co-pilot suffered head injuries. Sam Jordan was afraid that the plane would catch fire. The family will not receive compensation because the father, Brian Jordan, stated that they would not be asking for any compensation.Rate this question:
- 21.
MAKE PASSIVE SENTENCES Hundreds of people have seen two strange flying objects since February. ________ Somebody took the two drivers to hospital after a terrible car crash. ________ The police will catch the bank robber soon. ________ Do your teachers give homework at school every day? ________ A fire is destroying three houses in London ________ Nobody has given that permission at work. ________
Correct Answer
Two strange flying objects have been seen by hundreds of people since February.
The two drivers were taken to hospital after a terrible crash.
The bank robber will be caught by the police soon.
Is homework given at school bu your teacher every day?
Three houses are being destroyed in London by a fire.
That permission has not been given at work.Explanation
The given answer correctly transforms the active sentences into passive sentences. It uses the correct form of the verb "have been seen" to indicate that the strange flying objects were seen by hundreds of people. The verb "were taken" is used to show that the two drivers were taken to the hospital. The phrase "will be caught" is used to indicate that the police will catch the bank robber in the future. The question form "Is homework given" is used to ask if teachers give homework at school. The phrase "are being destroyed" is used to show that three houses are currently being destroyed by a fire. The phrase "has not been given" is used to indicate that nobody has given permission at work.Rate this question:
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