Norton University Year 1, Semester II

College of Arts, Humanities and Languages Revision Test I, Core English 1A&1B

Revision Test I
Name: Sex:
Major and Group: ID:

A. Vocabulary (15 Marks)

I. Match each word on the left with the correct definition on the right.
Word Definition
1. Croissant C A. To become smaller in size or amount.
2. Ski slope D B. A small stand or booth where newspapers are sold.
3. Stroll along G C. A buttery, flaky, crescent-shaped pastry.
4. Trendy F D. A downhill path designed for skiing.
5. Futuristic L E. To start or set in motion an activity.
6. Newspaper kiosk B F. Very fashionable or up-to-date in style.
7. Currency I G. To walk in a leisurely or relaxed manner.
8. Art gallery R H. A live musical performance or engagement.
9. Release J I. The system of money in a particular country.
10. Device K J. To set free or make available for use.
11. Launch E K. A tool or piece of equipment made for a purpose.
12. Gig H L. Having or involving very modern technology.
13. Sharply M M. In a sudden or abrupt manner.
14. Remain N N. To continue to exist or stay in the same place.
15. Quarter Q O. The highest point or greatest level.
16. Increase S P. Small in degree; not considerable.
17. Decrease A Q. One of four equal parts; a three-month period.
18. Peak O R. A room or building for the display of art.
19. Slight P S. To become greater in size, amount, or degree.
20. Inflation T T. The rate at which prices for goods are rising.
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Instruction/ Direction
II. Match the word with its synonyms.
Word Synonym
1. Futuristic ______ a) Initiate
2. Currency ______ b) Grow
3. Release ______ c) Money
4. Launch ______ d) Advanced
5. Increase ______ e) Free

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B. Grammar (30 marks)

I. Fill in the sentences using either the Past Simple or Present Perfect Tense.
have you known
1. How long ___________ (you/know) about the new policy? Wh+did+Sub+V base form+Obj?
did they start (they/start) working on this project?
2. When ___________ Wh+have/has+Sub+V3+Obj?
3. How many books has she read (she/read) this year?
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did he arrive (he/arrive) at the meeting yesterday?
4. What time ___________
Know-knew-known
have you lived (you/live) in your current home?
5. How long ___________
did we meet (we/meet) for the first time?
6. When ___________
7. How many languages has she spoken(she/speak) since she moved abroad?
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8. When did they finish (they/finish) their homework last week?
___________
9. How long has he owned (he/own) that bike?
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did you see (you/see) that movie for the first time?
10. When ___________
II. Fill in the blank with the Correct Present Perfect.
Sub + have /has + (adverb) + V3 + Obj.
1. They ___________
have just finished (just/finish) their homework.

have already seen (already/see) that movie twice.

2. We ___________
has never been (never/be) to France before.
3. She ___________ tooth>>>teeth

have lost
4. I ___________ (lose) my keys again.
has worked
5. He ___________ (work) here since 2015.
have eaten
6. The children ___________ (eat) all the cookies.
have lived
7. We ___________ (live) in this house for ten years.
haven't finished (not/finish) your project yet.
8. You ___________

have visited
9. They ___________ (visit) the museum several times.
has leant/learned
10. She___________ (learn) to play the guitar recently.

III. Fill in the blank with the Past Simple Form.

bought
1. She _________ (buy) a new dress for the party.
went
2. They _________ (go) to the beach last weekend.
had
3. We _________ (have) dinner at a nice restaurant yesterday.
saw
4. I _________ (see) a great movie last night.
took
5. He _________ (take) his dog for a walk in the morning.

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wrote (write) an email to her friend.

6. She _________
explained (explain) the lesson clearly.
7. The teacher _________
visited
8. They _________ (visit) their grandparents last summer.
found
9. He _________ (find) his lost keys under the couch.
watched (watch) the fireworks on New Year's Eve.
10. We __________
IV. Complete the sentences using a Superlative Adjective.

the tallest
1. He is ______________ (tall) player on the basketball team.
2. This is the most difficult (difficult) exam I have ever taken.
______________
the most beautiful(beautiful) garden in the neighborhood.
3. She has ______________
the hottest
4. Today is ______________ (hot) day of the year.
the funniest
5. That was ______________ (funny) movie I've seen in a long time.
the highest
6. Mount Everest is ______________ (high) mountain in the world.
the most interesting
7. This book is ______________ (interesting) one in the series.
the strongest
8. He has ______________ (strong) handshake I've ever felt.
the most amazing(amazing) performance of the night.
9. That was ______________
the best
10. This is ______________ (good) pizza I've ever tasted.

V. Make a Comparison.
1. Which is ______ (fast): a cheetah or a horse?
A cheetah is faster than a horse.
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2. Which is ______ (heavy): a brick or a feather?
A brick is heavier than a feather.
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3. Which is ______ (large): a house or an apartment?
An apartment is larger than a house.
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4. Which is ______ (bright): the sun or the moon? The sun is brighter than the moon.
5. Which is ______ (interesting): a book or a movie?
A book is more interesting than a movie.
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6. Which is ______ (warm): summer or winter?
Summer is warmer than winter.
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7. Which is ______ (far): New York from Los Angeles or New York from Boston?
New York from Boston is further than Los Angeles.
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8. Which is ______ (safe): traveling by plane or by car?

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Traveling by plane is safer than by car.

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9. Which is ______ (old): the pyramids of Egypt or the Eiffel Tower?
The pyramids of Egypt is older than the Eiffel Tower.
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10. Which is ______ (delicious): chocolate cake or vanilla ice cream?
Chocolate cake is more delicious than vanilla ice cream.
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C. Reading

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D. Writing (10 marks)

Topic: The qualities of an ideal candidate for the interview stage.

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Good Luck!

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