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Writing Comprehension test

I.Read the text. Choose the correct answer.

John Depp, 1 who / which / whose / where was born in Kentucky in 1963, is a well-known American actor. He first became famous when he starred in the TV series 21 Jump Street, in 2 who / which / whose / where he played a young police officer. This role, 3 who / which / whose / where he played for nearly four years, turned him into a teen idol. Later, Depp played the title role in the film Edward Scissorhands, 4 who / which / whose / where was directed by Tim Burton, 5 who / which / whose / where partner is the actress Helena Bonham Carter. Depp has two children with his partner Vanessa Paradis, and they divide their time between their five homes, including a villa in the south of France called Le Plan de la Tour, 6 who / which / whose / where Depp makes his own wine.

II.Rewrite the sentences as reported speech. If necessary, change the pronouns, possessive adjectives and references to time and place.

1   John to Sue: ‘I left a message for you yesterday.’

     John told ……………………………………..

2   Mark: ‘I’ll top up my phone this evening.’

3   Jenny to Dave: ‘I can’t hear you.’

4   Ann: ‘I’ve checked my balance three times this week.’

5   Jo to Si: ‘You should turn off data roaming.’

6   Kate: ‘I had already texted Harry at the weekend.’

7   Fran to Fred: ‘I called Tom two days ago.’

III. Go through the sentences and change their tenses as directed.

1. The boy speaks the truth. (Present Continuous Tense)
2. Mr Cooper has spoken about Dinosaurs. (Present Perfect Continuous Tense)
3. The boat sailed yesterday. (Simple Present Tense)
4. Amy went to school yesterday. ( Future Continuous Tense)
5. The baby cried for hours. (Present Perfect Continuous Tense)
6. Robert ate all the cookies. (Present Perfect Tense)
7. I have finished my assignment. (Past Perfect Tense)
8. Mr Bert had taught for five years. (Past Perfect Continuous Tense).

IV. This is a part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

“I was given some money for my birthday but I can’t decide whether to save it or not. Are you good at saving money or do spend it immediately? Which do you think is best?”

 Now write a letter of between 120-150 words, answering your friend’s questions. Do not write any addresses.