TEST HAYS ENGLISH 1

VOCABULARY
1.

Complete the sentences with the right word. Pay attention to the right
tenses and word forms.

a.
b.
c.

Is Wikipedia a good place to get ___________ facts? (which can be trusted)

Online biographies often contain __________ information. (not exact, correct)
There have been a number of ____________ in the publishing world over the past
years. (report about shocking things)
It was discovered that one of Stephen Glasss biggest articles was a __________.
(something which seems real but isnt)
Later, it was found that he ____________ most of the facts. (phrasal verb, invent)
The generation growing up using Facebook is more __________ to act without thinking.
(having a high probability of occurring).
They could grow up with an ____________ view of the world and themselves. (not
realistic)
They wont learn about body language, tone of voice and _________ expressions.
(related to a persons face)
Inoue Daisuke ____________ with the idea of karaoke in 1971. (phrasal verb, invent)
He decided not to ___________ his idea. (protect an invention by a trademark or brand
name)
He ________________ selling cockroach repellent. (to earn money from something)

d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
2.

Answers the question below.

a.

Is there a TV show that you find irritating? Which one is it and why?

b.

3.
a.

Are you a big fan of any writer/director/actor? Who is this person and why do you
keen on him/her?

Complete the sentences below with the right verb and the right verb form.

When I first moved to the UK, I found driving on the left quite difficult. Then I
gradually ________used to it. Now its not really a problem anymore.
b.
At first it was quite troublesome for her to speak French all the time, but she _____
used to it now.
c.
I cant imagine how you can get used to ______________ (get up) at 5 am every day.

4.

Complete each sentences according to the instructions. (book, p.17.)

a.

emphasize that you are sure:

I will ________________ see you later at the meeting.

b.

say that theres a good chance

I may _________ be off next week as my wife is due to give birth.

c.

say that theres only a small chance

Im _______________ to see Sarah today, so youd better ask someone else to give her
the letter.

WRITING
1.

Argue about the benefits and disadvantages of smart phones.

Use expressions like: theres no harm in, theres no point in, I reckon, Id
say, some people say. etc.

2.

Express your opinion about the following questions. USE may, might, will,
could AND a rich vocabulary!!!

a.

Why do some people enjoy posting comments after theyve read an article,
watched a video etc.?

b.

Is it important for you to buy the most up-to-date devices, iPhones, iPads etc.? Are
they actually useful or only a status symbol?