Semester Writing Test: 8th Grade

Level 1: Vocabulary (3 points)

Complete the sentences with the correct phrasal verbs from the box. Use the correct form.

1. It was cloudy in the morning, but the day ___________ to be sunny and warm.
2. It is very dark in the room. Can you ___________ the light, please?
3. This old warehouse was ___________ a modern art gallery last year.
4. The music is too loud! Please, ___________ it ___________.
5. Don't forget to ___________ the computer before you go to bed.
6. I can't hear the news. Could you ___________ the volume a little?

Level 2: Grammar - Conditionals (3 points)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets to form Conditional Sentences Type 2.

1. If I ___________ (have) more free time, I ___________ (join) a sports club.
2. What ___________ you ___________ (do) if you ___________ (see) a famous actor in the street?
3. If she ___________ (not/be) so busy, she ___________ (go) for a walk with us.
4. I ___________ (buy) a new laptop if I ___________ (save) enough money.
5. If he ___________ (be) taller, he ___________ (play) in the school basketball team.
6. If they ___________ (know) the truth, they ___________ (be) very angry.

Level 3: Grammar - Reported Speech (3 points)

Rewrite the sentences using Reported Speech.

1. "I want to visit London next summer," Mary said.
   Mary said that she … .
2. "We are watching a very interesting film now," the boys said.
   The boys said that they … .
3. "I can help you with your project tomorrow," Steve told me.
   Steve told me that he . . . .

Level 4: Creative Writing (3 points)

Write a short story (80-100 words) about your favorite holidays.

•         Where do you usually like to spend them?
•         Who do you go with?
•         What activities do you enjoy doing?
•         Why are these holidays special to you?