Norton University Year I, Semester I

College of Arts, Humanities, and Languages Afternoon Session

Section A: Grammar [25 marks]

I. Fill in the gaps by using the word in the brackets. (5 marks)
1. I ________________ (to go) to the store yesterday.
2. She ________________ (to cook) dinner for her family last night.
3. They ________________ (to travel) to Paris last week.
4. He ________________ (to read) a book about history last month.
5. We ________________ (to visit) our grandparents last summer.
6. You ________________ (to study) for your exam last week.
7. They ________________ (to play) soccer with their friends yesterday.
8. She ________________ (to write) a letter to her friend last week.
9. He ________________ (to paint) a picture of a beautiful landscape last month.
10. We ________________ (to dance) at the party last night.

II. Change the sentences from active to passive. (5 marks)

1. My manager bought a new car.

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2. She cooks dinner for her family.
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3. Someone stole my motorbike last night.
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4. He reads books about history.
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5. We visit our grandparents every summer.
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6. You studied hard for your exams last spring.
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7. They play soccer with their friends.
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8. She wrote letters to her friends.
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9. He painted pictures of beautiful landscapes.
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10. We danced at parties last night.
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College of Arts, Humanities, and Languages Afternoon Session

III. A: Complete the sentences with some or any. (2.5 marks)

1. I have ________ apples in my fridge that I can use for my recipe.
2. She doesn't have ________ eggs in her basket, so she needs to go to the store.
3. He has ________ books on his shelf that he has read and wants to donate to a
library.
4. We have ________ friends who live nearby and we often have dinner together.
5. They don’t have ________ money to spend on their vacation, so they decided to
travel to a luxurious resort.
A: Complete the sentences with many or much. (2.5 marks)
1. He has ________ books on his table that he has read.
2. She has ________ flowers in her garden that she has been cultivating for years.
3. He has ________ knowledge about history, which he loves to share with others.
4. We had ________ fun at the party last night.
5. They have ________ experience in their field.

IV. Which one is Countable, Uncountable, or Both? Write [C], [U], or [B] in brackets. (5 marks)
1. Advice (……….) 6. Printer (……….)
2. Information (……….) 7. Suitcase (……….)
3. Luggage (……….) 8. Song (……….)
4. Coffee (……….) 9. Suggestion (……….)
5. Room (……….) 10. Sport (……….)

V. Simple or continuous? Underline the correct alternative in each case. (5 marks)

0. What did you (a) do / (b) were you doing at six o’clock yesterday evening? ( b )
1. I (a) learn / (b) am learning to play the piano at the moment. (………..)
2. When (a) did you go / (b) were you going to bed last night? (………..)
3. What (a) did Sally watch / (b) was Sally watching when the doorbell rang? (………..)
4. I (a) don’t understand / (b) ’m not understanding what you mean. (………..)
5. (a) Do you believe / (b) Are you believing me? (………..)
6. I (a) cooked / (b) was cooking supper when our dog ran into the road. (………..)
7. (a) Do you enjoy / (b) Are you enjoying the film? (………..)
8. We ran home when it (a) started / (b) was starting to rain. (………..)
9. Look over there! John (a) speaks / (b) is speaking to Theresa. At last! (………..)
10. I (a) slept / (b) was sleeping well last night. (………..)

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College of Arts, Humanities, and Languages Afternoon Session

Section B: Vocabulary [15 marks]

I. Complete the conversations with these words. Write A, B, …. in the brackets. (15 marks)
A. campsite B. car C. coach D. cycling E. ferry
F. package G. resort H. sightseeing I. subway J. villa
1. A How are we going to get from the airport to the conference?
B I’ve booked a hire _______________, so we can drive there. (………..)
2. A All the hotels are fully booked!
B How about staying in a tent at a _______________ instead? (………..)
3. A Can I take a bus from the city centre to the airport?
B Yes, there’s a good _______________ service every 30 minutes. (………..)
4. A Let’s take a taxi to the hotel.
B No, the _______________ is much faster and cheaper. (………..)
The station is just over there.
5. A Where are you staying for your holiday in Mexico?
B We’ve got two weeks in a lovely hotel in a ____________ on the coast. (………..)
6. A Do you travel a lot for work?
B Yes, but I never have time for ______________. I don’t have any (………..)
photos of the places I visit!
7. A How do we get across to the island?
B We can take the _______________. There’s one every hour. (………..)
8. A I’m not very interested in just lying on a beach when I’m on holiday.
B You could try something more active, like a _______________ holiday. (………..)
9. A What type of holiday do you usually go on?
B I like organized trips, so a _______________ holiday is perfect for me. (………..)
10.A I hate staying in hotels during conferences.
B You could try staying in a rented _______________ instead. (………..)

II. Match the words with their definitions. (5 marks)

A B
a. a person whose job is to repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc.
1. Plumber b. a place to live, work, stay, etc. in
2. Electrician c. cook and prepare food
3. Optician d. someone who keeps or examines the records of money received,
paid and owed by a company or person
4. Accountant
e. check people’s eyesight
5. Chef f. fixes lighting, wiring, etc.
6. Accommodation

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College of Arts, Humanities, and Languages Afternoon Session

Section C: Reading Comprehension [10 marks]

Read the text below.

Being a teenager
1. _____
Everyone says that your schooldays are the best days of your life. When you are a
teenager, you certainly don’t believe that they might be. Homework, boring lessons,
exams, more homework, no time to do what you want ... the list goes on and on.

2. _____
The teenage years can be very difficult for many young people as they move from
childhood to adulthood. They think they are old enough to make their own decisions.
They think they know better than their parents what they should be allowed to do. They
want to have independence. Why should they always tell their parents where they are
going and who they are with?

3. _____
Parents have been teenagers too of course but sometimes it seems they have forgotten
what it’s like to want to stay out late, to go on holiday with friends, to have parties
without any adults being around. They often say that things were different when they
were young and that teenagers today have too much freedom.

4. _____
But teenagers all over the world have the same problems and the same dreams, and they
always have had. It’s the time to try new things and to learn what is OK and what is not.

I. Choose the most appropriate heading for each paragraph. (4 marks)

A. We’re all the same
B. Do they remember?
C. School isn’t so bad!
D. Teenagers vs. parents

II. Mark the statements T (true) or F (false). (6 marks) T/F

1. You know that your schooldays are the best days of your life. _____
2. Teenagers should make their own decisions. _____
3. Teenagers don’t want to tell their parents where they are going all the time. _____
4. Parents don’t remember their teenage years. _____
5. Parents believe that their teenage years were less free. _____
6. All teenagers are the same. _____

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College of Arts, Humanities, and Languages Afternoon Session

Section D: Writing – Paragraph [10 marks]

Choose one of the following topics below and write a paragraph at least 150 words.
1. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of your teacher
2. Your hobbies.
3. Describe the differences between the environment in high school and university.
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