Tests
Forms 6–7–8
PART 1.
Read the text and questions. For each question choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
LETTER TO EDITOR OF TV WEEKLY
Dear Sir/Madam
I read Alison Burnham’s review of “When We Were 12”, and I do not agree with her. I
thought the programme was wonderful – I found the old news pictures really interesting
– they helped to bring to life the stories the people were telling.
After watching the programme, I kept remembering things from my own childhood. For
example, one day when I was about five, I was going to school on the bus by myself (this
was the late 1940s). My mother had given me exactly the right money for a return ticket. I
held out my hand with the money in it – one big coin on top of one little coin. The bus
conductor took the big top coin only and she gave me a ticket, but it was a pink one for a
single journey, I needed a white one for a return journey, but I was too frightened to say
anything. When school finished for the day, I couldn’t catch the bus home – I had to
walk. As an adult, whenever I’ve been in a situation where I needed to say something or
take some action, this early memory of my bus ride comes back to me, and I’m able to
take control of the situation.
I would like to say to the director, Bret Chrysler, carry on making this kind of
programme. Too much TV these days is quiz shows and so-called ‘reality programmes’. I
appreciate the human story that can make me laugh and cry.
Yours faithfully, Chris Daniels
1. What is Chris Daniels’ reason for sending this letter?
A. He thinks Alison will be interested in his childhood story.
B. He wants to describe his feelings about the programme.
C. He wants Alison to change her opinion.
D. He hopes that other readers will support him.
2. Chris Daniels includes the story about the bus ticket
A. because it’s similar to one of the stories on the TV programme.
B. to show how the programme made him think.
C. because he thinks the readers of TV Weekly will enjoy it.
D. to talk about how miserable his childhood was.
3. In the story about the bus ticket, why did Chris Daniels have to
walk home?
A. The bus was late.
B. The conductor didn’t want him on the bus.
C. He hadn’t got a return ticket.
D. He had lost his bus ticket.
4. What does Chris Daniels now think about his experience on the bus?
A. He believes it helps him to be more confident.
B. He wishes it hadn’t happened.
C. He remembers it every time he gets on a bus.
D. He feels angry every time when he thinks about it.
5. Which of these sentences would Chris Daniels be most pleased to read
in a reply to this letter?
A. You’ll be interested to know that we’ve received letters both
‘for’ and ‘against’ this programme.
B. We are pleased to tell you that the TV company has promised to show fewer old news
pictures.
C. We’re always happy to know what our readers think about TV programmes.
D. You’ll be pleased to know that the TV company has just told us that work will start
on a second series in the autumn.
PART 2.
The people below all want to choose a TV programme to watch. Further below there are
descriptions of eight programmes. Decide which programme would be the most suitable for
the following people. For questions 6–10, mark the correct letter (A-H).
6. The Himenez family love quiz programmes, especially general
knowledge ones. They can’t watch after 9 o’clock, as the twins have to be up early for
school.
7. The McGregors live in Scotland, and work very hard – they only
watch TV at weekends. They enjoy programmes about the natural world, and about different
aspects of wildlife in other countries.
8. Mr. and Mrs. Levy are keen to keep up with the news and what’s
happening worldwide. Their favourites are current affairs discussion programmes, which
they often stay up late to watch.
9. Katie (10) and Michaela (9) love adventure programmes – especially
ones about heroes in past times, with plenty of action and not too much romance.
10. Mr. and Mrs. O’Driscoll are very keen on quiz programmes but will
watch anything to do with sport.
RECOMMENDED TV PROGRAMMES
A. Any Sporting Ideas?
Not the quiz programme you expect from the name, perhaps. This
late-night question-and-answer series takes viewers’ suggestions for improving different
sports, and experiments to see whether they would work or not. Watch out for plenty of
ideas for deciding if the football crossed the line or not!
B. The Very, Very Wild Show
The quality of wildlife photography is so high these days that it’s
easy to forget how dangerous it can be. One cameraman was almost killed while filming the
episode to be shown this Sunday, in which we find ourselves face to face with an Indian
tiger which seems to be one meter away.
C. Big Sister Can See You!
The latest ‘reality’ show begins a six-week run on Saturday, hoping
to continue the success story of this new form of real-life soap opera. This time the
contestants are all women, and they’re not locked up in a house or left on a tropical
island. Their adventures begin when … but why don’t you see for yourselves?
Recommended.
D. We Ask the Questions
The studio audience is carefully selected, and they certainly make the
‘experts’ work hard in response to their questions. There’s a wide range of subjects
under discussion, from heroes of sport to the news of the day! It’s just a shame it’s
on so late at night.
E. Who Let the Dogs In?
The latest programme in the mid-week series about Europe’s changing
landscape looks at the continent’s newest animal – the dog! It sounds harmless enough,
but these animals are very different from those you take for a walk in the local park.
Fascinating, but not for viewers with weak stomachs.
F. Ask Me Another
Many people were surprised when this programme replaced the very
popular early-evening film quiz. But viewers seem to like the wider range of subjects and
the unusual format, especially the part where contestants are given the answer and have to
guess the question.
G. Marathon
No, not another sports programme, but the story of the Greek soldier
who ran 42 kilometres after a battle in 49 BC, to deliver an important message. It’s
colourful and beautiful to look at, with fantastic views of the landscape, but above all
the action never stops and it’s very, very exciting.
H. Pop Goes Politics
How do politicians of the past compare with those of today? In this
clever, but not too serious programme, we see rare pieces of film showing famous names
from the last century, often doing things they probably regretted afterwards. We don’t
learn very much that’s new, but it’s very funny.
PART 3. For questions 11–35 choose the correct answer, A, B
or C.
11. Adrian wanted to know where _____ the CD player.
A. did you buy
B. I had bought
C. was bought
12. I’m afraid there aren’t __ cups for everyone to have some
coffee.
A. many
B. much
C. enough
13. May I _____ on these shirts to see if they suit me, please?
A. pull
B. wear
C. try
14. If you buy the tickets, _____ for the meal after the show.
A. we’ll pay
B. we’d pay
C. we paid
15. The shop didn’t have any black jeans _____ stock.
A. in
B. of
C. on
16. No one will know my story _____ you tell them.
A. if
B. unless
C. although
17. My boss _____ this language course to me.
A. recommended
B. influenced
C. persuaded
18. The interviewer asked the singer if he _____ always lived in
California.
A. did
B. had
C. would
19. Can you send _____, please?
A. me an application form
B. to me an application form
C. an application form me
20. Luckily none of my friends hurt _____ when our tent fell down.
A. ourselves
B. himself
C. themselves
21. If you _____ near the sea, you’d probably swim more often.
A. live
B. would live
C. lived
22. I lost my father’s favourite CD last week. _____ I found it
before he realised.
A. Actually
B. Luckily
C. Unfortunately
23. He’ll certainly send us an email unless he _____ our address.
A. would forget B. forgets C. will forget
24. The students were never _____ danger while they were climbing the
mountain.
A. in
B. at
C. on
25. What _____ if we invited you to our party?
A. did you say
B. would you say
C. had you said
26. The archaeologists found the old city _____ accident.
A. in
B. by
C. with
27. “I really enjoy learning folk songs.” “So _____ I.”
A. am
B. have
C. do
28. Can you _____ me where the waiter put our coats?
A. say
B. tell
C. explain
29. Michaela hasn’t phoned her parents. Nor _____ I.
A. has
B. had
C. have
30. Which girl is responsible _____ the actors’ make-up?
A. for
B. on
C. to
31. I asked _____ students in the class to look for my notebook.
A. each
B. all
C. every
32. Would you like sparkling or _____ mineral water?
A. flat
B. still
C. soft
33. After _____ the email, he left the room.
A. read
B. reading
C. had read
34. Do you know how much _____?
A. cost these postcards
B. do these postcards cost
C. these postcards cost
35. Goodbye and _____ a safe journey!
A. have
B. make
C. go
KEYS:
Part 1: 1. B; 2. B; 3. C; 4. A; 5. D
Part 2: 6. F; 7. B; 8. D; 9. G; 10. A
Part 3: 11. B; 12. C; 13. C; 14. A; 15. A; 16. B; 17. A; 18. B;
19. A; 20. C; 21. C; 22. B; 23. B; 24. A; 25. B; 26. B; 27. C; 28. B; 29. C; 30. A; 31. B;
32. B; 33. B; 34. C; 35. A
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