Part I. Select the tense form that best completes the following sentences. Choose one of the options labeled in red.

1. I  lived / have lived in Bristol in 1997.

2. She worked / has worked abroad after she had finished university.

3. She didn't learn / hasn't learned a foreign language at elementary school. It's another story now that she's in middle school.

4. Has he been famous / Was he famous when he was alive?

5. We started / have started playing hours ago.

6.  My grandmother has retired / retired when she was 66.

7. Have you seen / Did you see the match yesterday?

8. Where did you go / have you gone on your last holiday last year?

9. Are you / Have you finished your work?

10.  I lived / have lived in this flat since I was a child.

Part II. Complete the conversations with the correct form of the verb (Simple past vs Present perfect)

A:  Have you _____ (be) in hospital?

B: Yes, I have. I ______ (break) my arm last year.

A: How long _______ (stay) in the hospital?

B: It ______ (be) only one night.

Conversation 2

A: Did you _______ (study) German when you were at school?

B: No, I didn't. I _______ (never / learn) German back at school.

A:  Have you ever _____ (read) any books by German authors?

B: Yes, I really _____ (enjoy) the Tin Drum by Gunter Grass

Conversation 3

A: When did you ______ (move) to London

B: I arrived in 1999. I _____ (live) here ever since.

Part III. Complete the news report with the Present Perfect active OR passive form of the verbs in the box.

1.  And here's this evening news... Zippy, the world's first cloned Kangaroo ______ in Baltimore Zoo.(die)

2. Zippy's body ______ to Boston Animal Hospital for examinations.

3. Other news include the results of the Oscar awards. The Oscar for the best film ________ to the action movie Spiders On A  Bus.

4. This decision ________ many film lovers since they expected to see Blood Diamond taking the trophy.

5. Moving on with the news report. Many bus drivers ______ to continue their strike against increasing fuel prices.

6. Finally, the football Champions Cup _______ by Juventus after scoring 9-1 against Manchester United.

Part IV. Choose the most appropriate response for each context.

1. My grandfather has been taken to the hospital.

2. He says he wants a family while he's still young.

3. I've lost my winning lottery ticket...

4. Nick asked me to marry him.

5. Right, I'm going to tell her how I feel.

6. Do I look good in this dress?

7.  We're organizing a party for Duncan's birthday.

8. Oh dear! I've broken my teacher's pen.

9. I've just had a baby girl.

10. I've just lost my keys again.

11. I walked to work this morning instead of taking the car.

Part V. Complete the sentences with the -ing form (Gerund) or the to + verb (Infinitive) forms.

1. John has decided ______ for the job again.

2. What do you enjoy ____?

3. My mum asked me ______ her with the shopping.

4. It's not possible ______ the palace today.

5. Are you afraid of _____ in small planes?

6. Susan, I want _____ you.

7. We're looking forward ______ them.

8. Would you mind _____ the door?

Part VI. Select the phrase that shows the correct use of gerunds and infinitives

A.Dad has finished washing the dishes.

B.Dad decided washing the dishes.

2. A) She never lets me do anything.

B) She never lets me doing anything.

3.  A.We're going to try to talk to them.

B. We're thinking of to talk to them.

4. A. Jake's hoping to get through his exams.

B. Jake's hoping getting through his exams.

5. A. Do you want walking the dog?

B. Do you enjoy walking the dog?

6. A. Harry is good at to make cakes

B. Harry is good at making cakes

7. A.  I can ask someone ringing the bell.

B. I can hear someone ringing the bell.

8. A. They warned us not trying Thai chilli.

B. They warned us not to try Thai chilli.

9. A. Alex and I are thinking of getting married next summer.

B. Alex and I are planning of getting married next summer.

10. A. Babies don't mind sleeping with the lights on.

B. Babies don't mind to sleep with the lights on.

11. A. He wanted visiting Brazil.

B. He would like visiting Brazil.

Part VII. Choose the most likely answer according to the meaning of the following sentences.

1. I stopped to eat dinner at 6:00 PM.  Was I eating dinner at 6:10 PM?

2. I stopped working at 12:15. Was I working at 12:30?

3. I forgot to speak to John. Did I speak to John?

4. I forgot speaking to Kate. Did I speak to Kate?

5. I don't remember inviting her. Did I invite her?

6. I didn't remember to call him. Did I call him?

Part VIII. Complete the idioms with the correct part of the body.

eye  hand   head  knees  leg  tooth

1. See ____ to ____.

eye  hand   head  knees  leg  tooth

2. Pull somone's ____.

eye  hand   head  knees  leg  tooth

3. Get out of _____.

eye  hand   head  knees  leg  tooth

4. Have a sweet ____.

eye  hand   head  knees  leg  tooth

5. Go straight someone's ______.

eye  hand   head  knees  leg  tooth

6. Go weak at the _____.

Part IX. Complete the missing question words.

1. ________ is the rate of Value Added Tax? R: It is 15%

2. ______ is it from Heathrow airport to Oxford? About 70 kilometers.

3. ____ bags are you checking-in? R: Just one.

4. ______ does it cost? R:  26 pounds.

5. ______ of you are traveling today? R: Only two of us. My wife and I.

6. ______ did the train leave? R: It leaves at 12:45.

7. ______ is your credit card number? R: 1234 5678 1234 6785

8. ____ are you flying to? R:  To Madrid.

9. _____ airline are you flying with? R: Iberia Airlines

10. _______ does the bus journey take? R: Two hours and forty minutes.

11. _____ does it weigh?  R: 14 kilograms.