Writing I term (Full Blast 2)

 Test in Writing (Full Blast)                                                                    6^th Form

I. Choose the correct words.

1. Oliver went to the bank / chemist’s to get some medicine.

2. Turn left at the traffic lights / signs.

3. I like this sofa because it’s very relaxed / comfortable.

4. The police caught the tourist / robber just outside the bank.

5. Go right / straight on and stop in front of the computer shop.

6. An island is always a(n) ideal / useful holiday destination for me.

II. Circle the correct words.

1. Could / Might you turn left here, please?

2. My brother may / can get a motorbike this year, but he isn’t sure.

3. Can you / May I use the phone? I need to call home.

 4. Arnold isn’t here. He might / can be in his bedroom.

5. There isn’t any milk. Could / May you go to the shops to get some?

III. Choose   a,   b or   c.

1. The newsagent’s is ____ to the hotel.

a) next             b) between            c) opposite

2. I was walking to the supermarket when Steve walked __me and didn’t say hello.

a) through        b) next to              c) past

3. Sam couldn’t see the film because the man ______ her was wearing a big hat!

a) behind          b) in front of        c) opposite

4. Is the florist’s ______ the shoe shop and the sweet shop?

a) behind          b) in front of        c) between

5. I usually take the bus ______the station to my house.

 a) from            b) for                   c) towards

IV. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives in brackets.

1. My daughter always wants to buy the ____(expensive) shoes in the shop.

2. I always think it’s _____(safe) to take a taxi than walk.

3. Saturday is usually the _____ (busy) day of the week.

4. The National Museum is as _____(popular) as the Science Museum.

5. I like Mike’s new car. It’s _____(modern) than his old one.

6. Today it’s as ____(hot) as it was yesterday.

7. I think the Internet is the _____(useful) way to find information.

8. This is the _____(heavy) bag of the three. What have you got in it?

V. Imagine  you live in a city called Lowercroft. Use the information below to write a paragraph about your city.

 • Three parks: North, East and Central Park with basketball, tennis and football courts

• Transport: Trains, buses, no underground

• Sights: 12th century castle (great views of town), Museum, old market (good for shopping)

 • Entertainment: Theatre, cinemas, stadium