Test 1
Grammar
1 Complete the sentences. Use the past perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1 We couldn’t help the police. We (not see) the crime.
2 By the time I got home, my brothers (eat) all the pizza.
3 The car was in the car park, but vandals (smash) the windows.
4 When Mum and Dad got home, we (tidy) the whole house.
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2 Complete the sentences. Use the past simple or past perfect form of the verbs in brackets.
1 When the police (arrive), the joyriders (run) away.
2 The thief (hide) the jewellery by the time the police (search) her house.
3 The detective suddenly (remember) that he (not question) the shopkeeper’s wife.
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Vocabulary
3 Complete the crime words. Then use them to complete the sentences.
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1 There’s a lot of in the city. There’s graffiti and smashed bus stops everywhere.
2 The police officer investigated the fire and said that it was .
3 They caught the when he tried to use my credit card. He’d already thrown away my handbag, though.
4 They now have security cameras in the department store to catch .
5 I couldn’t sleep at night after the . We’ve got an alarm on the house now.
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4 Complete the text with the words below. There are two words you do not need.
armies folklore injustice outlaws rulers struggle thief
The story of Robin Hood is very old, but there are modern stories with similar themes. In many westerns, for example, there are men who are 1 because they have committed crimes. Sometimes they are the heroes: they save people and fight against 2 , like Robin Hood. Sometimes they are the bad guys and the hero must 3 against them and fight them. In many other stories we read about bad kings or other powerful 4 . They are cruel and their 5 use violence to make people do what they want.
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Test 2
Grammar
1 Change the direct speech to reported speech.
1 ‘I’m really hungry,’ said Kasia. Kasia said .
2 ‘Someone stole my bag,’ said Louise. Louise said .
3 ‘We’re going to the pool,’ said Leo. Leo said .
4 ‘I can see the Eiffel Tower,’ said Penny. Penny said .
5 ‘It’s started raining,’ said Colin. Colin said .
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2 Change the reported speech to direct speech.
1 Ben said he could hear a funny noise. ‘ .’
2 Leila said she had already had lunch. ‘ .’
3 Kelly said the police had caught the burglar. ‘ .’
4 Jamie said he often saw vandals in the street. ‘ .’
5 They said they were leaving at six o’clock. ‘ .’
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Vocabulary
3 Rewrite the sentences. Use the words below.
bunch guy nicked reckon yelling
1 The man in the hat is the thief.
2 That girl stole my purse.
3 There’s a group of people outside.
4 I heard someone shouting.
5 I think it’s a kilometre to the shops.
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4 Complete the dialogue with the words below. There are two words you do not need.
cash describe ID just left report wallet
Diana Good morning. I’d like to 1 a stolen handbag, please.
Police OK. When did the theft take place?
Diana It was 2 now. About ten minutes ago, in the department store. I 3 it on the make-up counter while I tried on some sunglasses. When I turned round, it had gone.
Police Oh dear. Can you 4 the bag for me, please?
Diana Yes. It’s pink leather.
Police And what did it have in it?
Diana Not much. I had my wallet in my hand. Just a small amount of 5 .
Police OK, please fill in this form.
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