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(Time 50 minutes)
1. Fill in: earn,gain, apply, erupt, approach, rescue, adapt, book, participate, explore
1 Studying reptiles is a dangerous way to a living.
2 Angela is working part-time to some experience while she is studying.
3 This job sounds perfect for you. Why don’t you for it?
4. The river burst its banks and flood waters began to the house.
5. We watched the volcano from our camp.
6. Firefighters managed to three people from the burning building.
7. I always my aeroplane tickets online.
8. Grizzly bears to living in cold climates by hibernating in the winter months.
9. It’s so interesting to new places
10. Max decided to in a volunteer programme last summer.
2. Put the verbs into the present simple, the present continuous,the past simple ,the
past continuous or the present perfect
1 What time (the bus/leave) for the airport?
2 Janice (not/work) late tonight.
3 I (get up) for work at 7:30 every day.
4 (Roy/have) his interview now?
5 I / not hear / from Susie / for three weeks.
6. (you/see) the tsunami on TV last night?
7. We (sit) on the roof as the flood water (rise).
8. He (drive) home when a tree (fall) in front of the car.
9. We (not/walk) home yesterday because of the snow.
10. I / never / be / to New York.
3.Choose the correct item.
1 The …….. was at the scene of the accident to help the survivors.
A scientist C surgeon
B journalist D paramedic
2 My sister is very …….. because she always does the chores for our mum.
A loyal C honest
B fair D helpful
3 Abigail is working …….. this weekend to finish her project.
A part-time C full-time
B overtime D time
4. The volcano on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa …….. in 1883.
A erupted C exploded
B burst D burnt
5. The young girl started crying when the lights …….. suddenly.
A put out C went away
B went out D died out

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6. The emergency services asked people to …….. the town quickly because the wildfire was getting
closer.
A clean up C evacuate
B rebuild D locate
7. Emily had a horrible stomach …….. after she ate some bad seafood.
A cramp C rash
B fever D allergy
8. Many young people are faced …….. money problems these days.
A with C in
B of D by
9. I need to …….. school early today because I’m going to the dentist.
A abandon C set off
B migrate D leave
10. I want to …….. some money for a charity that helps homeless people.
A donate C lend
B borrow D raise
4. Read the dialogues (1-3). Complete the dialogues (1-3) with appropriate responses
by circling the appropriate letter (A, B or C).
1 X: Did you hear about the flood?
Y:
A I bet they were terrified.
B I’m terrified.
C It was terrible.
2 X: ……………………………………
Y: Yes. One thing you can do is lock your things away.
A What do you think I should do?
B What am I supposed to do?
C Any ideas what to do?
3. X: Where have you been?
Y:
A I was abroad for the last two months.
B I had the time of my life,

1. Fill in: earn, gain, apply, erupt, approach, rescue, adapt, book, participate, explore
1. Studying reptiles is a dangerous way to earn a living. (Explanation: "Earning a living" means making money to support oneself).
2. Angela is working part-time to gain some experience while she is studying. (Explanation: "Gaining experience" means acquiring knowledge or skills).
3. This job sounds perfect for you. Why don't you apply for it? (Explanation: "Applying for a job" means submitting an application to be considered for a position).
4. The river burst its banks and flood waters began to approach the house. (Explanation: "Approaching" means getting closer).
5. We watched the volcano erupt from our camp. (Explanation: "Erupt" means to release lava, ash, and gases from a volcano).
6. Firefighters managed to rescue three people from the burning building. (Explanation: "Rescue" means to save someone from a dangerous or difficult situation).
7. I always book my airplane tickets online. (Explanation: "Booking" means reserving or arranging for something, like tickets).
8. Grizzly bears adapt to living in cold climates by hibernating in the winter months. (Explanation: "Adapt" means to adjust or change in order to survive in a particular environment).
9. It's so interesting to explore new places. (Explanation: "Exploring" means traveling and discovering new areas or locations).
10. Max decided to participate in a volunteer program last summer. (Explanation: "Participating" means taking part or being involved in an activity).

2. Put the verbs into the present simple, the present continuous, the past simple, the past continuous, or the present perfect.
1. What time does the bus leave for the airport? (Present simple)
2. Janice is not working late tonight. (Present continuous)
3. I get up for work at 7:30 every day. (Present simple)
4. Is Roy having his interview now? (Present continuous)
5. I have not heard from Susie for three weeks. (Present perfect)
6. Did you see the tsunami on TV last night? (Past simple)
7. We were sitting on the roof as the floodwater was rising. (Past continuous)
8. He was driving home when a tree fell in front of the car. (Past continuous)
9. We did not walk home yesterday because of the snow. (Past simple)
10. I have never been to New York. (Present perfect)

3. Choose the correct item.
1. The paramedic was at the scene of the accident to help the survivors. (Explanation: A paramedic is a healthcare professional who provides emergency medical services).
2. My sister is very helpful because she always does the chores for our mom. (Explanation: "Helpful" means willing to assist or support).
3. Abigail is working overtime this weekend to finish her project. (Explanation: "Overtime" means working extra hours beyond the regular working time).
4. The volcano on the Indonesian island of Krakatoa erupted in 1883. (Explanation: "Erupted" means to burst or release materials from a volcano).
5. The young girl started crying when the lights went out suddenly. (Explanation: "Went out" means the lights stopped working or turned off).
6. The emergency services asked people to evacuate the town quickly because the wildfire was getting closer. (Explanation: "Evacuate" means to leave or move away from a place of danger).
7. Emily had a horrible stomach cramp after she ate some bad seafood. (Explanation: "Cramp" means a sudden and severe pain in the muscles).
8. Many young people are faced with money problems these days. (Explanation: "Faced with" means dealing with or experiencing a particular situation).
9. I need to leave school early today because I'm going to the dentist. (Explanation: "Leave" means to depart or exit).
10. I want to donate some money for a charity that helps homeless people. (Explanation: "Donate" means to give or contribute something, usually money).

4. Read the dialogues (1-3). Complete the dialogues (1-3) with appropriate responses by circling the appropriate letter (A, B, or C).
1 X: Did you hear about the flood?
Y: C It was terrible. (Explanation: Y is responding to X's statement about the flood by commenting on its negative impact).
2 X: Any ideas what to do?
Y: B What am I supposed to do? (Explanation: Y is asking for guidance or suggestions on what actions to take).
3. X: Where have you been?
Y: A I was abroad for the last two months. (Explanation: Y is explaining their absence by stating they were in another country).