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P# 1 - 10% Tiii-T1
P# 1 - 10% Tiii-T1
P# 1 - 10% Tiii-T1
PART I.- Complete each conversation with the correct form of the verb given. Sometimes more than one correct
answer is possible. Simple or progressive tenses. Total = 2.5 pts. (0.32 pts. each one)
Christa You look great. What’s your secret?
PART II.- Circle the correct words to complete the paragraphs. Total = 2.5 pts. (0.5 pts. each one)
Well, a few years ago, my friends and I happened /seemed /missed to go on vacation to a Caribbean resort that
put on a great show every night with singing and dancing and everything.
I was taking a dance classes at the time, and I was actually finishing / bothering / considering becoming a dancer.
Anyway, one night, the resort had a talent competiton for the guests.
I didn’t imagine / happen / bother to sign up.
But my friends said, “Wilai, this seems / spends / expects to be a perfect opportunity for you. You’re such a good
dancer. You should do it”. Well, to make a long story short, I won the talent competition, and the resort offered
me a position as a dancer!
I never happened / expected / ended up to be a successful professional dancer, least of all at a Caribbean resort!
Dreams really do come true!
PART III.- Answer the questions with true information. Use “as … as” or “not as … as”. Total = 2.5 pts. (0.47 pts.
each one)
PART IV.- Complete the Web page with the verbs in the boxes. Use the simple present passive voice. About Ireland.
Total = 2.5 pts. (0.17 pts. each one)
The Irish love international sports like soccer and rugby, but they have their own national sports, too. One
traditional sport in Ireland ________________ hurling. Sticks, or hurleys, ________________ to hit a ball, a sliotar.
Matches are usually 70 minutes long and ______________ between two teams. Women play a similar sport, which
______________ camogie. The final match ________________ every September in Dublin.
Music is a strong tradition in Ireland. A typical musical event ________________ a “session”. Sessions
_______________ in pubs, clubs, and homes, where musicians and singers get together to play Irish music in an
informal setting. Sheet music _____________ at a traditional session because the tunes and songs ____________
by heart. Some of the oldest songs ________________ without musical accompaniment.
One of Ireland’s dishes, colcannon, _______________ traditionally on Halloween. It ____________ with potatoes
and cabbage, which _______________ in separate pots. The potatoes ______________ until creamy, and then
they ______________ with the cabbage, leeks, milk, spices, and butter, and baked in a pan.
PART V.- Listen the audio and complete the conversation. Total = 5 pts. (0.10 pts. each mistakes)
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