Control Test 1 A (IX/ grade) Name_______________

Exercise 1. Use Present simple or Present continuous tense in the following sentences.

1. Samsung ____________________cars but it ____________(not make, make)

computers.
2. These days the euro _______________ against the dollar.(rise)
3. IPhone 11 __________________ more and more popular these days.(become)
4. Susan is in huge debt so she really __________money. (need)
5. This evening I__________________ dinner for my whole family. (make)
6. This milk ______________fresh. (taste)
7. He ____________________(currently write) his blog.
8. What _____________for a living? Well he is a market consultant. (your dad, do)
. /9
Exercise 2 Use Present perfect or Past simple in the following sentences

Alice _____________________ (GET) married last week, so now all Mary’s kids
_____________________ (LEAVE) home. She won’t know what to do with herself, will she?
Lucy Millmann is moving to Doncaster next month. Since Fred _____________________ (DIE) of a
heart attack she _____________________ (BE) all alone. I’m sorry she’s going. We
_____________________ (BE) neighbours for over twenty years and she
________________________ (ALWAYS , BE) friendly and helpful to me. /6

Exercise 3 Present perfect adverbs ever, never, just, already, yet, so

far, recently, since, for...

1. Have you                 been to California?

2. I have                 eaten, I am full.
3. Students have                 written 3 essays so far in this class.
4. We have collected 120 collectibles                 in this month.
5. Andre has                 seen the snow before.
6. Don't worry, the class has                  begun, you didn't miss much. /6

Exercise 4. – Use a/an/the or zero (/) article

1. We had ______ very nice meal. ______ cheese was exceptionally good.

2. Are you interested in ______ science or ______ music?

3. They got married but ______ marriage wasn’t very successful.

4. Do you know any of ______ people who live across ______ road?

5. After ______ work the boss usually invites his staff to ______ pub

6. When mom was ill ______ lot of her friends came to ______ hospital to visit her.

7. Many people hate ______ violence, but they like to watch it in ______ movies.

8. Have you ever visited ______ Madame Tussaud’s in London? /7

Exercise 5 Match words with the definitions write letters and numbers

1.Semi-detached house a) an apartment with 1 room for everything

2.Studio b) a house joint to another on only one side

3.Tower block c) cold air comes inside in the winter

4.Detached house d) row of small houses joint together on both sides

5.Duplex apartment e) house divided into apartments

6.Converted apartments f) a house that stands by itself

7.drafty g) an apartment with more than one floor

8.Terraced house h) very tall building with many floors

/8

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Exercise 6 Writing task Choose one of the topic and write a paragraph (100 words)

1. You had an appointment to meet your boss, but you were late because of the
traffic jam. Write a letter of apology.
2. Describe your imaginary house.
3. Describe your favourite celebrity.

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Total_______/50 Grade_________

17-24=2
25-33=3
34-42=4
 43-50=5

Control Test 1 B (IX/ grade) Name_______________

Exercise 1. Use Present Simple or Present Continuous tense in the following

sentences.

Next week, my friends and I _________ (go) camping in the woods. I ____________ (organize) the
food, because I _____________ (like) cooking. Dave ________________ (have) a big car with a
trailer, so he _____________ (plan) the transportation. Sam ______________ (bring) the tent — he
___________ (go) camping every year, so he _________ (have) a great tent and lots of other
equipment.. /8
Exercise 2 Use Present perfect or Past simple in the following sentences

1. I _________________ (see) three police cars this morning (it’s still morning).

2. After he _________________ (arrive) home, he _________________ (unpack) and

_________________ (go) to bed early.

3. A: What’s wrong? B: I _________________ (break) a glass!

4. My grandparents only _________________ (know) each other for a few months before they
_________________ (get) married.

5. I _________________ (be) in London for three years. I love it here.

6. When the boss _________________ (walk) into the room, we _________________ (know)
someone was going to get fired. /6

Exercise 3 Present perfect adverbs ever, never, just, already, yet, so

far, recently, since, for...

1. She asked if I have _________ flown in my life.

2. I haven't done any of the homework __________  .
3. Have you done the homework __________ ?
4. They haven't responded to my email ___________.
5. We have _________ seen that movie, I don't want to watch it again.

6. Don't worry, the class has ________ begun, you didn't miss much. /6

Exercise 4. – Use a/an/the or zero (/) article

1. On our trip, we visited___________      Lake Victoria.

2. Have you ever visited ________     United Kingdom?

3. Rabbits are _______     small wild furry animals with long ears.

4. Ariane has got  ________    Italian scooter.

5. Lisa is _______     English student.

6. Where's  ______    electric heater? I can't find it.

7. ________     old person sometimes feels lonely.

8. Jim plays _________      accordion very well.

/8

Exercise 5 Match words with the definitions write letters and numbers

1. to have chiselled features a) an apartment with 1 room for everything

2. slim b) to be fit
3. to have a gut c) a house joint to another on only one side
4. fat d) a row of small houses joint together on both sides
5. Semi-detached house e) very attractive (for men)
6. Studio f) to have a big belly
7. Terraced house g) overweight
8. to be in a good shape h) thin and attractive
/8

Exercise 6 Writing task Choose one of the topic and write a paragraph (100 words)

4. You had an appointment to meet your boss, but you were late because of the
traffic jam. Write a letter of apology.
5. Describe your imaginary house.
6. Describe your favourite celebrity.

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Total_______/50 Grade_________

17-24=2
25-33=3
34-42=4
43-50=5