Second Trimester Exam - Scope 1
Answer these questions to find out how much you learnt this trimestre :)
Please let me know if you have any questions during the exam.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Fill in the gaps with the correct present simple or present continuous forms. Dear Laura, I (write) ________ this letter from Cadiz in the south of Spain. I (sit) ________ at a terrace by the sea and I'm having a great time! What (I/ do) ________ here? Well, I needed a change and I wanted to see the world. I got a job with an English travel company. They need native English people for their English customers. Every day I (help) ________ travelers with any problems and I (tell) ________ them about the town. I only arrived two weeks ago so I (still learn) ________ about the job. I (love) ________ this job, but I never (get) ________ any free weekends. Oh dear. I must go now. Someone (come) ________ to ask me a question. I'll write again soon. Love, Jess.
Explanation
The correct answers are in the present continuous tense because they describe actions happening at the moment of speaking. "Am writing" and "am sitting" describe what the writer is currently doing. "Am I doing" is used to ask about the writer's current activity. "Help" and "tell" are also in the present continuous tense to describe the writer's ongoing actions in their job. "Am still learning" indicates that the writer is in the process of learning about their job. "Love" expresses the writer's current feelings about their job. "Get" is used to describe the writer's usual lack of free weekends. "Is coming" is in the present continuous tense to describe a future action.Rate this question:
- 2.
Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative forms of the adjectives in brackets. Add any necessary missing words, such as than, the, as. 1) Cardiff is (wet) ________ city in Britain. It rains an average of 148 days a year. 2) The north of Italy is much (cold) ________ the south in winter. 3) New York is (populated) ________ city in the US. 4) Shanghai is (busy) ________ most other cities in Asia. 5) Men lose weight (easily) ________ women. 6) His last book is great, I think it is (good) ________ the previous one. 7) Where is (near) ________ petrol station? 8) Athens is (old) ________ city in the world.
Explanation
1) Cardiff is the wettest city in Britain. It rains an average of 148 days a year.
2) The north of Italy is much colder than the south in winter.
3) New York is the most populated city in the US.
4) Shanghai is busier than most other cities in Asia.
5) Men lose weight more easily than women.
6) His last book is great, I think it is better than the previous one.
7) Where is the nearest petrol station?
8) Athens is the oldest city in the world.Rate this question:
- 3.
Select the correct answer for the following questions. You work _____ ; you need a holiday.
- A.
Too much
- B.
Too many
- C.
Too
Explanation
The correct answer is "too much". This is because the sentence is referring to the amount of work being done, which is a non-countable noun. Therefore, "too much" is the appropriate phrase to use in this context.Rate this question:
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- 4.
My parents got angry because my marks weren't _____.
- A.
Enough good
- B.
Good enough
- C.
Too much good
Correct Answer
B. Good enoughExplanation
The correct answer is "good enough." This phrase is used to express that something is satisfactory or acceptable. In the context of the sentence, it suggests that the speaker's marks did not meet their parents' expectations or standards, leading to their anger.Rate this question:
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- 5.
I can't help you. I have _____ problems right now.
- A.
Too much
- B.
Too
- C.
Too many
Correct Answer
C. Too manyExplanation
The correct answer is "too many" because the speaker is indicating that they have a large number of problems currently. "Too much" would be used to describe an excessive amount of something uncountable, while "too" alone would not convey the idea of quantity.Rate this question:
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- 6.
This house is _____ small; we need a bigger one.
- A.
Too
- B.
Too much
- C.
Enough
Correct Answer
A. TooExplanation
The word "too" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate that the house is excessively small and not suitable for the speaker's needs. It implies that a larger house is required.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You don't need to buy anything. I think we have _____ for the journey.
- A.
Too many food
- B.
Food enough
- C.
Enough food
Correct Answer
C. Enough foodExplanation
The correct answer is "enough food" because it indicates that there is an adequate amount of food available for the journey. This implies that there is no need to purchase anything additional.Rate this question:
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- 8.
This hospital is a total chaos. There are _____ patients and not _____ doctors.
- A.
Too much / too many
- B.
Too / enough
- C.
Too many /enough
Correct Answer
C. Too many /enoughExplanation
The correct answer is "too many / enough". This implies that there is an excessive number of patients in the hospital, indicating chaos. However, there are enough doctors available to handle the situation, which suggests that the hospital has an adequate number of medical professionals to attend to the patients' needs.Rate this question:
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- 9.
People spend _____ time one their mobile phones.
- A.
Too
- B.
Too many
- C.
Too much
Correct Answer
C. Too muchExplanation
The correct answer is "too much" because it correctly completes the sentence by indicating that people spend an excessive amount of time on their mobile phones. "Too" is used to express an excess or an extreme degree, and "much" is used to describe a large quantity. Therefore, "too much" is the appropriate phrase to convey the idea of spending an excessive amount of time on mobile phones.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Aren't we _____ for this kind of games?
- A.
Too old
- B.
Too much old
- C.
Enough old
Correct Answer
A. Too oldExplanation
The correct answer is "too old" because it correctly completes the sentence and conveys the intended meaning. The phrase "too old" implies that the speaker or the group being referred to is beyond the appropriate age for this kind of game. The other options, "too much old" and "enough old," are grammatically incorrect and do not fit the context of the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets (-ed / -ing adjective). My new job is extremely ________. I’m ________ at the end of the day. (tire/exhaust) His stories are not usually very ________, but yesterday we were ________ by what he was telling us. (interest/fascinate) I was really ________ when I tripped and fell. It was one of the most ________ moments in my life. (embarrass/embarrass) Tim decided to quit his job. I was very ________ when he told us. (surprise) He's such a ________ person. He never talks or makes ________ jokes. (bore/amuse)
Correct Answer
tiring
exhausted
interesting
fascinated
embarrassed
embarrassing
surprised
boring
amusingExplanation
The person's new job is extremely tiring, causing them to feel exhausted at the end of the day. The stories that the person usually tells are not very interesting, but yesterday they were fascinated by what they were telling. The person felt embarrassed when they tripped and fell, considering it as one of the most embarrassing moments in their life. The person was surprised when Tim told them that he decided to quit his job. He is a boring person who never talks or makes amusing jokes.Rate this question:
- 12.
Read the text sent to you by your teacher and answer the following questions. What is Alice Watson’s job now ?
- A.
Dancer
- B.
Teacher
- C.
Dress-maker
Correct Answer
B. TeacherExplanation
Alice Watson's job now is a teacher.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Demi had her first ballet lessons
- A.
At a very young age.
- B.
At the National Ballet Company.
- C.
From her mother.
Correct Answer
A. At a very young age.Explanation
The correct answer is "at a very young age" because the sentence states that Demi had her first ballet lessons, and this phrase provides the most logical and coherent explanation for when and where she had those lessons. The other options, "at the National Ballet Company" and "from her mother," do not fit with the information given in the sentence.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Jack helped his wife and daughter by
- A.
Moving to a larger house.
- B.
Letting them use the living room for dancing.
- C.
Making a place for them to practice in.
Correct Answer
C. Making a place for them to practice in.Explanation
Jack helped his wife and daughter by making a place for them to practice in. This suggests that his wife and daughter have a shared interest or hobby that requires a dedicated space for practice. By creating this space, Jack is supporting and enabling his wife and daughter to pursue their passion or improve their skills. This action demonstrates Jack's support and commitment to his family's happiness and personal growth.Rate this question:
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- 15.
What was the best thing about the Swan Lake show for Demi ?
- A.
It was her first show with the company.
- B.
All her family were there.
- C.
She was wearing a new dress.
Correct Answer
B. All her family were there.Explanation
The best thing about the Swan Lake show for Demi was that all her family were there. This suggests that Demi values the presence and support of her family, and their attendance at the show made it a special and memorable experience for her.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Hannah says that Demi
- A.
Will be a star one day.
- B.
Is her favourite granddaughter.
- C.
Dances better than Alice did.
Correct Answer
A. Will be a star one day.Explanation
The given correct answer suggests that Hannah believes that Demi has the potential to become a star in the future. This indicates that Hannah sees talent or potential in Demi and predicts that she will achieve success and fame in her chosen field.Rate this question:
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