IV. Write one word in each gap.

Form X

Test 1

I. Read the text below, then circle the answer A, B, C, or D which best fits the space.

For some people flying is a terrifying experience. Surely even those of us who quite enjoy this form 1)… travel could never be convinced to jump out of an aeroplane 10,000 feet above the ground. However, this is what thousands of skydivers choose to do every day, and what’s more some of them claim that everyone should 2)… it a try.

So do you 3)… rushing towards the ground at over one hundred and fifty kms an hour while relying on a square piece of cloth to 4)… you back down to Earth safely?

If 5)…, you have two options for your first jump. The first is to make a tandem jump, where you will be strapped 6)… an instructor and the two of you will make the jump together. However, the second option is usually 7)… if you are serious about taking 8)… the sport. Here you will go to ground school, 9)… you will learn how to safely get in and out of the plane, how to pack a parachute and how to steer it. Then your first jump will usually be a static line jump. You jump 10)… your own but your parachute opens automatically after a couple of seconds. Those might seem like the longest and scariest seconds of your life, 11)…the enthusiasts say it is all worth it for the incredible feeling you get when you see that parachute open up above you, and the even 12)… amazing feeling of achievement that you get when you arrive safely back 13)… solid ground. It’s true that for most people one jump is never enough and before 14)… you won’t think there is anything strange about spending all your spare money and free weekends paying to the 15)… to jump just one more time.

	A of	B for	C to	D by
	A make	B give	C have	D go
	A think	B expect	C want	D fancy
	A put	B turn	C bring	D give
	A only	B not	C this	D so
	A to	B by	C with	D up
	A advised	Brecommended	C wanted	D expected
	A along	B down	C up	D off
	A while	B after	C before	D where
	A by	B on	C for	D to
	A despite	B furthermore	C besides	D but
	A more	B better	C though	D bigger
	A at	B in	C on	D under
	A going	B landing	C taking	D having
	A chance	B do	C go	D way

II. Write a phrasal verb in the correct form to replace the words in italics. Add any other words you need.

1.We can start our journey towards the mountains at dawn.

2.Dad fetched the luggage while Mum registered at the hotel.

3.I asked the taxi driver to let me get out outside the train station.

4.Oh, no! I’ve forgotten my passport! We’ll have to go back and get it!

5.The most exciting moment is when the plane leaves the ground.

6.Stop the car! I think we’ve hit a dog.

7.I don’t think a horse can ever stay at the same speed as a car.

III. Complete using the correct form of the words in the box.

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1.A lorry had … down on the motorway and we had to wait for over an hour.

2.I have … it down to two computer games, but I still can’t make up my mind.

3.I wish you would … the TV off and go outside and get some exercise.

4.Scientists are trying to … out ways to reduce pollution from aircraft.

5.Tomorrow we will be … out an experiment to test this theory.

6.Who … up with the idea of the ball-point pen?

7.I’ll just … you through to our research department. Please hold on.

8.No wonder the vacuum cleaner isn’t working. You haven’t … it in!

IV. Write one word in each gap.

What 1)… the phrase ‘the great British seaside’ bring to mind? Most people, if asked to respond 2)… the top of their heads, associate 3)… on holiday to places such as Blackpool or Torquay with poor weather, old , faded attractions and a low standard of accommodation. These days, when people are more likely to go abroad to 4)… the sights, traditional British seaside towns 5)… suffering from an image problem. Now, finally, some of the resorts 6)… decided to bring their images up to date in the hope that a 7)… of direction will bring back the tourists. Many will need a lot of convincing, but those that 8)… come will find that today’s Blackpool differs quite a bit 9)… the picture postcard past.

After years of neglect, Blackpool has to work hard to catch 10)… with foreign destinations but that’s precisely what it 11)… doing. It’s the first time so much 12)… happened to improve the place in such a short time. A massive building project, including a new casino and indoor entertainment centre, 13)… that rainy days are no longer a problem. And it appears 14)… be working. As the tourists start to make 15)… the bright lights of Blackpool once again, it seems that the great British seaside has a bright future ahead.