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Pet RUE

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 19mins

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Class
Date
1-12.

Read the text about living in a new country. Decide which of the four words best fits each space.

Although living in another country can be an (1)__________________ adventure, it is sometimes proves (2) ___________________ a difficult experience. Many things are new and different – not only the language and culture but also (3) ___________________ things like where to buy stamps or when banks are open. For a person who is used (4) ___________________ in control of their world these new experiences can make them feel helpless, (5) ___________________ and frustrated. Many of those who start a life somewhere else often go through certain (6) ________________ before they feel at home in their new (7) ___________________. The first few weeks after arrival in another country is full of positive feelings and excitement. Then (8) _______________ sets in and can make you feel angry and impatient. Some people (9) ___________________ their new home for such feelings. Eventually, however, most newcomers settle (10) _________ and begin to adapt. However, when a person returns to their own culture, they may (11) ___________________ the same things in reverse. It takes them (12) ___________________ time to get back to their former life in their home country.

1.

Gap 1

a)

excited

b)

exciting

c)

pleasure

d)

thrilled

2.

Gap 2

a)

have been

b)

be

c)

of being

d)

to be

3.

Gap 3

a)

evreyday

b)

daily

c)

average

d)

regular

4.

Gap 4

a)

been

b)

to being

c)

to be

d)

beign

5.

Gap 5

a)

confusing

b)

confused

c)

confuse

d)

confusion

6.

Gap 6

a)

steps

b)

times

c)

eras

d)

stages

7.

Gap 7

a)

sorroundings

b)

settings

c)

atmospheres

d)

situations

8.

Gap 8

a)

life

b)

certainty

c)

reality

d)

truth

9.

Gap 9

a)

cause

b)

blame

c)

accuse

d)

hold

10.

Gap 11

a)

bear

b)

happen

c)

suffer

d)

experience

11.

Gap 10

a)

in

b)

off

c)

of

d)

back

12.

Gap 12

a)

some

b)

any

c)

ever

d)

all

13.

Complete the sentences by choosing the option that best fits both gaps.

I ___ (watch) TV when she ___ (call).

a)

watch / was watching

b)

was watching/ called

c)

watched / called

14.

Complete the sentences by choosing the option that best fits both gaps.

By the time I ___ (arrive) at the party, everyone ___ (leave).

a)

arrived / had left

b)

arrived / was leaving

c)

had arrived / left

15.

Complete the sentences by choosing the option that best fits both gaps.

While I ___ (work) on my project, my friend ___ (call) me.

a)

worked / was calling

b)

was working / called

c)

was working / was calling

16.

Complete the sentences by choosing the option that best fits both gaps.

She ___ (read) the book when the lights ___ (go) out.

a)

read / went

b)

was reading / went

c)

had read / were going

17.

Complete the sentences by choosing the option that best fits both gaps.

By the time he ___ (realize) his mistake, it ___ (be) too late.

a)

realized / was

b)

realized / had been

c)

was realizing / had been

18.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs provided.

Yesterday, while I (a)   (work) in the garden, it started to rain heavily.

19.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs provided.

By the time Sarah finished her homework, she (a)   (already / eat) dinner.

20.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs provided.

When I arrived at the cinema, the movie (a)   (already / begin).

21.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs provided.

They had been driving for two hours when they (a)   (realise) they had forgotten the map.

22.

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs provided.

Before she (a)   (go) to bed, she had cleaned the entire house.

23.

Guess the right animal, ecosystem or environmental issue.

Clue: : I am a large cat native to the Americas. I am known for my distinctive black markings and stealthy hunting abilities. What am I?

(a)  

24.

Guess the right animal, ecosystem or environmental issue.

Clue:I am an environmental problem caused by the release of harmful chemicals into the air, water, or soil. I can lead to health issues for humans and wildlife. What am I?

(a)  

25.

Guess the right animal, ecosystem or environmental issue.

Clue: I am a vast expanse of grassland ecosystems found in Africa. I am home to a diverse range of wildlife, including lions, elephants, and giraffes. What am I?

(a)