GGEP2 – Quiz 1 (U5-U6)

1. Some people one bicycle. Others have more.
2. Many tourists like old buildings and don’t visit ones.
3. At the weekend, I always go to the beach to seashells.
4. Dary is smart. , she isn’t friendly.
5. The from my bedroom window is beautiful.
6. Sara loves to her own clothes and jewelry.
7. My apartment is in a great . It’s next to a park.
8. Edmundo lives with his , including his grandmother.
9. I often study at the library because my dorm is too . I need a quiet place.
10. My couch is very . When I lie down on it, I often fall asleep.
11. I want to find a , so we can share the rent.
12. Victor wants a room. He doesn’t want to share it with someone.

1. :fun or free-time activities
2. :the ability to be active and not become tired
3. :to control something
4. :the food that you usually eat
5. :to make something smaller
6. :not expensive
7. :sad because you are not with other people
8. :not enough of something

1. There are a lot of stars (on, in) the sky.
2. Please leave your shoes (under, above) the bed.
3. There are mirrors (on, behind) the bathroom wall.
4. My bed is right (on, next to) the door.
5. The papers are (in, over) my top drawer.
6. The bookshelf is (behind, at) her desk.

1. Thany’s friends (like/likes) playing football.
2. Rob (doesn’t, don’t) like sports.
3. His classmates (study, studies) before a test.
4. One of the cookies (is, are) missing.
5. The lesson about animals (is/are) very interesting.
6. The children (ask/asks) their parents to buy toys.
7. Our team (is, are) the best.
8. The best choice to buy houses (is/are) to think about each condition.

1. Cats and dogs love to run.
2. He don’t like chocolate.
3. My teeth is broken.
4. Those trousers are old now.
5. The students as well as the teacher are nervous about the test.
6. Our teacher always give us homework.
7. My family have a lot of fun.
8. The director accompanied by his members goes to the main hall.

1. Learning a new language can be difficult.

A. possibility

B. polite suggestion

C. advice

2. You could ask the teacher.

A. ability

B. polite suggestion

C. advice

3. I can swim well.

A. ability

B. polite suggestion

C. advice

4. She should study more.

A. possibility

B. polite suggestion

C. advice

5. You shouldn’t eat candy.

A. ability

B. polite suggestion

C. advice

1. You should quit smoking because (she, they, it) is bad for your lungs.
2. You should drink less coffee. (You, It, They) drink it all day long
3. My worst habit is eating at night. It’s something (we, you, I) can’t stop doing.
4. The contestants lose a lot of weight. Sadly, sometimes (it, they, he) gain weight again.
5. The exercise class is very popular, and (she, he, it) fills up fast.

1. I don’t understand this reading. I’m very (confused, excited).
2. Tina is (bored, worried). Her brother is in the hospital.
3. I was so (frightened, depressed)! There was no happy ending for any of the characters in the film.
4. My brother is so (tired, excited) about winning the game.
5. We’re (bored, confused). We need something to do.
6. I hate long flights, I’m always really (bored, worried).
7. He was (surprised, frightened) when he saw the spider.
8. Ling is (interested, surprised) in all sports.

Section I

For people looking for a different type of home, a cave house in Spain may be the answer. People lived in these caves in ancient times but for many years after that they sat empty. In the 19th century, poor people started living in the caves again as they couldn’t afford to live anywhere else. Life was hard for these people, who worked on the land. During the 20th century, many of them left their cave homes and moved to the coast or city in the hope of a better life. It was then that the homes were modernized and put up for sale.

Section II

To buy a modern cave today costs anything from €40,000 to €250,000. They all have modern conveniences such as electricity, running water, bathrooms with showers, and telephones. Some of them even have satellite TV and Internet. These homes are very cool in summer and warm in winter, so there’s usually no need for air conditioning or central heating. This is an advantage as you save lots of money on bills. One of the disadvantages is that indoors it’s rather dark as the windows are small and don’t let a lot of light in. 

Section III

The caves are very popular with people from other countries who want to live in Spain’s sunny climate. Some people retire there or buy a cave as a summer home. Most people who buy property in Spain prefer being on the coast where there is more to do. These caves are perfect for people who prefer a quieter life and want to live as the locals do. Most of the cave homes are around small villages, which are very peaceful. However, they do have shops, schools, restaurants, and cafés and some even have a cinema.

Section IV

Take a look at some of the properties that are advertised online, to see just how amazing these cave homes are. You will see that no two homes are alike but they are all situated in beautiful surroundings. These homes may not suit everyone but they are certainly different. If you want a life in the sun that isn’t going to cost you a fortune, a cave house may be the very thing you’re looking for!

A. The reading passage has four sections I–IV. Choose the most suitable heading for each section II–IV from the list below. Write the appropriate letter (a – g) for each section.

Example          Section I          Heading:  F    

A. A Relaxing Lifestyle

B. Living on the Coast

C. Not to Everyone’s Taste

D. Pros and Cons of Cave Living

E. Holiday Homes to Rent

F. Past and Present

G. Renting Property Online

1. Section II       Heading:
2. Section III     Heading:
3. Section IV     Heading:

B. Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the reading passage for each answer.

1. Cave dwellers wanted so they moved away.
2. An advantage of living in a cave is that you don’t spend .
3. None of the cave homes , which makes them very unusual.

1. The speaker is talking to .

A. parents

B. teachers

C. students

2. What is the topic of the talk?

A. dealing with stress

B. preparing for tests

C. managing diets

3. It is .

A. before exams

B. the beginning of the year

C. early morning

4. The speaker suggests that people can get more sleep if they .

A. eat more food

B. make a schedule

C. exercise before bed

5. How much sleep does the speaker recommend?

A. 5 to 6 hours of sleep a night

B. 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night

C. 8 to 9 hours of sleep a night

6. What is the effect of coffee and sugar?

A. They help you study.

B. They reduce stress.

C. They make you tired later.

7. During stressful times, it is a good idea to exercise .

A. four times a week

B. twice a week

C. three times a day

8. What kind of exercise does the speaker suggest?

A. playing soccer

B. walking and yoga

C. swimming

9. Where is the talk happening?

A. in an office building

B. at a college

C. in a high school