Test for unit 15

Test for unit 15
I. Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form, present perfect or past simple.
“Where’s your key?” - “I don’t know. I (lose) ________it.
Mary (go) ______ to Australia for a while but she’s back again now.
“Where’s Ken?” - “He (go) ______ out. He’ll be back in about an hour.”
Look! There’s an ambulance over there. There (be) _______ an accident.
They’re still building the new road. They (not/ finish) ________ it.
The police (arrest) _______ three people but later they let them go.
“Is Helen still there?” - “No, she (just/ go) ________ out.”
What do you think of my English? Do you think I (improve) ______?
II. Put “since” or “for”.
I haven’t seen Tom _____ Monday.
Sarah has lived in London _____ 1985.
The house is very dirty. We haven’t cleaned it _____ ages.
I haven’t had a good meal ______ last Tuesday.
Kevin has been looking for a job _____ he left school.
_____ Christmas, the weather has been quite good.
We’ve known each other ______ a long time.
She’s been in France _____ the last three weeks.
Ann has been in hospital _____ Monday.
I have learned to use a computer _____ I was a child.
Mr. Robinson has taught English _____ ten years.
We have known each other _____ 1986.
III. Make sentences from the words in brackets. Use present perfect or past simple.
it/ not/ rain/ this week.
the weather/ be/ cold/ recently.
it/ cold/ last week.
I/ not/ read/ a newspaper yesterday.
Ann/ earn/ a lot of money/ this year.
she/ not/ earn/ so much/ last year.
you/ ever/ be/ to/ Hanoi?
I/ not/ read/ a newspaper/ today.
IV. Read the following passage then answer the questions below.
Newspapers, magazines, and books are the print media. Newspapers are one of the main sources of spreading news and events throughout the world.
Radio and television are one of the most popular forms of entertainment to the public. Motion pictures are one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Movies can also teach people many other subjects. The multimedia computer helps students learn about a particular topic in a variety of ways. When we use the Internet, we can give and get a lot of information very quickly.
What are some examples of the print media?
Do newspapers play an important role in spreading news and events? Why or why not?
How often do you read a newspaper?
What are delivered to the public by radio and television?
What are some of your favorite television programs?
What does the multimedia computer help students?
Do you know how to use a computer? How often do you use it?
V. Read the passage and fill in each gap with one suitable word from the box.
about/ than/ expert/ stores/ few/ in/ time/ and/ almost/ work

Computers are helpful (1) ______ many ways. First, they are fast. They work with information much more quickly (2) _____ a person. Second, computers can work with lots of information at the same time. Third, they can keep information for a long (3) _____. They do not forget things the way people do. Also, computers are (4) _____ always correct. Thy are not perfect. Of course, but they usually do not make mistakes.
These days, it is important to know something (5) ______ computers. There are a number of ways to learn. Some companies have computer classes at (6) ______. Moreover, most universities offer day (7) _____ night courses in computer science. Another way to learn is from a book. There are many books about computers in book (8) _____ and libraries. Or, you can learn from a friend. After a (9) _____ hours of practice, you too can work with computers. You may not be an (10) _____ but you can have fun.
VI. Fill in each blank with “already” or “yet”.
It’s 1.00 o’clock. I’m hungry. I haven’t eaten ______.
I don’t have to study tonight. I’ve _____ finished all homework.
It’s too late but he hasn’t arrived ______.
Has John found a new job _____?
How did you do on your calculus exam? – I haven’t taken it ______. The exam is tomorrow.
Would you like to go to the movie at Bijou with us tonight. No, thank. I’ve _____ seen it. I saw it last week.
I have ______ told him several times that I can’t come.
Have you finished _____? It’s time to go.
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