Consolidation 2022-2023

Class: 8th Form

M4/M5
Mrs. Entissar Chebil

Task 1: Fill in the blanks with words from the box; there is 1 extra word.

books - secrets - the truth - best - to help - without - who

As a general rule, friendship concerns two people ………………… enjoy being together and show

respect to each other , friends are always ready …………………….. each other but they expect the same in

return. True friends, however, give and take ………………………. expecting anything in return .they

celebrate your joys, and share your ………………………. My …………………… friend never hesitates to

tell me …………………….; for my part , to accept all the remarks , in fact , it's by accepting differences of

opinion that friendship can last forever.

Task 2: Put the verbs in the right tense or form:

A couple of tourists were travelling in the countryside and (to take) 1.............................. some

photos of the wonderful landscape. They were enjoying the view. Suddenly, they (to find)

2 .............................. themselves on a very narrow road. At that time, they (to realise) 3 …………… that

they were lost. They, (to see) 4 ..............................a man and a woman who (to work)

5 ..............................on the field. So, they stopped and (to get) 6 .............................. off the car to ask them

for help. Fortunately, they (show) 7 ..............................them the right way out. They thanked

(they)8……………………….…. and left the place happily.

Task 3 Match each sentence parts. There is an extra one in B:

A B C
1- Many people would rather have cats as pets a- they keep mice and rats away 1 + …..
2- First, as they are quite independent, b- they may be aggressive. 2 + …..
3- Besides, they are also very helpful. For c- they bring happiness to their 3 + …..
instance, on farms
owners. 4 + …..
4- Finally , since they are very friendly , playful and
smart, d- for various reasons. 5 + …..
e- they are easy to look after.
Task 4: Put the bracketed words in the right form or tense.

Dear Emma,
 This holiday is crazy! The hotel we’re staying in now is very basic. My room has only got a bed

and a cupboard.We planned to stay in a1.(luxury)…………………………….. hotel with a

swimming pool but when we 2.(arrive)………………………..all the rooms were full.

Mum and Dad3.(look)……………………… forward to relaxing by the sea, but it isn’t very peaceful

on the beach. There are4.(hundred)……………………. of people and the streets near the beach are

always busy. But guess what? We5.(have) ……………………..a great time! We eat at restaurants

every day because the food is 6.(fair)………………………….cheap.

See you soon, Lily

Task 5: Circle the correct alternative:

Last year, we went to Brazil. We went there (in /on/at) March. It was the (good/better/ best) trip ever. I was

excited because I had a room (when- which- where) overlooked the sea. We also did a variety of activities.

We went shopping and (buy/brought/bought) fashionable clothes. In addition, we did a lot of sightseeing

and enjoyed visiting monuments, parks and (museums/ libraries/schools). We wanted to go to the beach.

(Instead/Therefore/However), the weather was terrible. I hope that next holiday we can do much more.

Task 6: Fill in the blanks with the words below. There are 2 extra words.

bored – boring – daily – her – him -around - looks- friendships

I have many friends but Hajer is the best. She (1)____________ beautiful. She is tall and fit because she

works out (2) ______________. We always hang (3) _______________ and go to school together. She is so

funny and you are never (4)_____________ with her. In addition, it is so easy to strike up new

(5)_____________ with her. I love spending time with (6)____________ . What about you? Who is your

best friend?

Task 7: Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form

We spent the night in a Bed and Breakfast hotel. It (to be)________cheap. We paid

(50pound)___________ for two rooms. We (see) __________ beautiful views nearby. Tomorrow, we

(check-out)____________ at midday because we will take the plane to London. We are going to stay in a (4
stars hotel) ______________. I know it is (expensive) ___________________ than a Bed and Breakfast

hotel but it is better.

Task 8: Match the sentences parts together to get a coherent paragraph(2)

Part A Part B

1- I’m writing this letter to tell you what we did at a- everywhere in the courtyard and in

our school on Earth Day. the classrooms. 1+…

2- First we collected b- the flowers and trees.

2+…
3- Then we watered c- because we made a healthier

4- We also put garbage cans environment. 3+…

5- The headmaster looked pleased and proud d- all the garbage cans in the courtyard. 4+…

Task 9: Circle the correct alternative

Sam: Is that your dog?

Rita: Yes, it’s (hers –yours –mine )

Sam: Who looks (about–after – at) it?

Rita: It’s me. I (feed – fed –food ) it, give it water and take it to the ( dentist –vet –doctor )

When it’s (fine –sick –thirsty).What about you? Do you have a pet?

Sam: No, I don’t because I’m scared (with – from –of ) pets, especially dogs.

Task 10 Fill in the blanks with 6 words from the box(3)

relies - with –pocket –kind – jealous – however – want

I always have a good relationship with my parents. I’m lucky to have …………….and loving parents

who give me what I ………………………………They offer me nice presents and give

me……………………………money. ……………………………..I sometimes fight ….………my brother

Rami who always ……………………… on me when he does his homework.

Task 11 Read and fill in the blanks with the appropriate words .There are 2 extra words.

outside / lick / nerves / than/ around/fair/

-Kevin: I spend most of my spare time with my friends. I don’t have enough spare time because I get too
much homework. I think this is not …………………………. I want to read books but I can’t, I have much
homework to do.

-Bob: Personally, I think that reading books has more benefits ……………………….. any other activity.
During the weekends, I love hanging ……………………….. or walking to a nearby park with my friends
because they are really good fun. I don’t like to stay home because my little brother always gets on my
……………………………...

Task 12 : WRITING

Your friend has got a big problem. He doesn't get on well with his parents. He always disobeys them
and does wrong things, while they always punish him in many ways.

Write a letter to advise him. These hints can help you :

+obey your parents +talk with them +discuss with them +look for the help of your grandparents +stop
doing the wrong things +do well at school/don't fight with people/or siblings ...

Use: first, second...or besides, in addition, moreover ...

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