BIG BEN INSTITUTE

1ST TERM TEST

6TH YEAR
STUDENT’S NAME: _______________________________________
1. READING COMPREHENSION.

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1) Which is the difference between Indian and British attitude towards astrology?
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2) What is “Shristi”?
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3) Why is astrology important when choosing a partner?
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4) Which is the new “boom” in business related to horoscope and astrology?
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VOCABULARY. Complete the sentences with the words below. (12)

Insecure – eccentric - bad-tempered – cautious – judgemental – passionate – bossy – stubborn –
considerate outgoing – stingy – gullible

1. Despite his ___________ nature, he always manages to maintain a strong group of friends.
2. The ___________ woman was always giving orders and expecting everyone to follow them.
3. She is very ___________ in her decision-making, carefully weighing all the possible outcomes before taking
action.
4. Mark is incredibly ___________ about his hobbies, dedicating countless hours to perfecting his skills.
5. Unlike her introverted sister, Sarah is incredibly ___________ and loves meeting new people.
6. John can be quite ___________ when it comes to other people's choices and tends to form quick opinions.
7. No matter how much you try to persuade him, Tom remains ___________ in his beliefs.
8. The millionaire was known for being ___________ and rarely ever spent money on anyone other than
himself.
9. Sarah is known for being incredibly ___________, always thinking of others and putting their needs before
her own.
10. The ___________ old man down the street is always seen wearing mismatched clothes and talking to his
plants.
11. Emily is quite ___________ and often falls for tricks and scams.
12. Despite her successful career, Susan still battles with feelings of ___________ and doubts her abilities.

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VOCABULARY. Match parts A and B and complete the sentences below. (10)
Bad witted
Light confident
self hearted
Thick tempered
quick skinned

Despite his ___________ nature, he always manages to keep a smile on his face.

Sarah has a ___________ personality, allowing her to handle criticism and negative comments with ease.

Emma's ___________ attitude is evident in the way she carries herself and interacts with others.

Tom is known for his ___________, always coming up with clever responses and jokes on the spot.

Despite facing challenges, she maintains a ___________ outlook on life, finding joy in the little things.

GRAMMAR. USED TO OR WOULD (12)

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GRAMMAR. PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS. (8)

GRAMMAR. PAST PERFECT SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS. (5)

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GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY. Complete the sentences. (6)

1. My favourite film is about a(n) ____________________________ doctor. (French, old, vain)

2. My dream is to buy a(n) ________________________ car. (orange, 1960s, Spanish)
3. My sister was wearing a ________________________ dress. (French, white, short)
4. The noise woke her ASLEEP / SLEEPING baby.
5. The HAPPY / GLAD winners celebrated all night long.
6. LIVE / ALIVE animals live in that place.
WRITING. Choose one and write a formal letter. (17)

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