HOME-BASED TEST

PASSIVE VOICE
1. My mother used to make us clean the house.
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2. He isn’t going to buy that house.
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3. He didn’t type the letter last night.
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4. When did you see him in that bank?
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5. Mary will see her friends off at the station.
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6. They have to pull down that building.
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7. People used to steal a lot of goods from supermarkets.
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8. She can sew 3 shirts a day.
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9. By the end of this year, we will have learnt 2,000 English words.
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10. Don’t ask for another book until you finish this one.
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11. We consider that she is the best singer.
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12. Nobody has used this room for ages.
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13. Her father was planting different kinds of flowers in the garden.
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14. I put the 5 pound note into one of my books yesterday.
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15. After he had told the story, we clapped our hands.
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16. They sold one of her own paintings at $1,000.
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17. I will put your gloves back in your drawer.
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18. European countries decided to put a high tax on petrol.
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19. My classmates used to call me John.
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20. Mr. Smith will appoint Tom the director tomorrow?
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COMPARISON
1. Her old house is bigger than her new one.
-> Her new house……………………………………..............................................................
2. No one in my class is taller than Peter.
-> Peter ……………………………………………………………………………………..
3. The black dress is more expensive than the white one.
-> The white dress …………………………………………………………………………
4. According to me, English is easier than Maths.
-> According to me, Maths …………………………………………………………………
5. No one in my group is more intelligent than Mary.
-> Mary ……………………………………………………………………………………….
6. No river in the world is longer than the Nile.
-> The Nile ……………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world.
-> No mountain …………………………………………….........................................................
8. This is the first time I have ever met such a pretty girl.
-> She is ……………………………………………………………………………………………
9. This computer works better than that one.
-> That computer …………………………………………………………………………….
* Give the right form of the words in brackets
1. He is (clever) ……………………. student in my group.
2. She can’t stay (long) …………………….than 30 minutes.
3. It’s (good) ……………………. holiday I’ve had.
4. Well, the place looks (clean) …………………….now.
5. The red shirt is better but it’s (expensive) ……………………. than the white one.
6. I’ll try to finish the job (quick).…………………….
7. Being a firefighter is (dangerous) ……………………. than being a builder.
8. Lan sings (sweet ) ………………..than Hoa
9. This is (exciting) ……………………. film I’ve ever seen.
10. He runs (fast)………………….of all.
11. My Tam is one of (popular) ……………………. singers in my country.
12. Which planet is (close) ……………………. to the Sun?
13. Carol sings as (beautiful) …………………….as Mary, but Cindy sings the (beautiful)
…………………….
14. The weather this summer is even (hot) ……………………. than last summer.
15. Your accent is ( bad ) …………………..than mine.
16. Hot dogs are (good) …………………….than hamburgers.
17. They live in a (big) ……………………. house, but Fred lives in a (big) ……………………. one.
18. French is considered to be (difficult) …………………….than English, but Chinese is the
(difficult) …………………….language.
19. It’s the (large)……………………. company in the country.
READING
Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This
fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even
more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.
Why do you think this is? Well, it’s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills
most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the
diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with us but have no idea what to do
about it.
Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important
information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you
can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious
or you’re really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This
way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that
most people do.
1. According to the passage, the information doctors give us ____.
A. is about 50% wrong B. is only 80% correct C. is mostly forgotten D. is usually not enough
2. The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to ____.
A. good B. quick C. short D. simple
3. The author says that when people consult a doctor, ____.
A. they always believe that their situation is serious
B. they are interested in knowing what they should do
C. they only want to know what is wrong with them
D. they usually have a family member with them
4. The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to ____.
A. digest B. inhale C. swallow D. take in
5. The author suggests recording the consultant in order to ____.
A. play it to your family members to get their opinions
B. refer to it later to better understand your condition
C. replay it to write down any important information
D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary