Word Form 3 + Answers

Fill in each blank with the most suitable word from the list. Change the word form if necessary. Each word can only be used once.

 

            please         drown          scene                  generous

            amaze         create          invent                  review

            argue          swallow       requirement        person

            official        accident      confident             vary

 

1. It is a _________ to be able to help organise this activity.
2. What type of _____________ is that? It has a lion’s head but a fish’s body.
3. Chew your food properly before ____________ it.
4. All passengers are __________ to show their tickets.
5. John ___________ knocked down the flower pot and hurt his foot.
6. The blind student’s wonderful piano performance _______________ the audience.
7. The computer is one of the greatest __________ in the 20^th century.
8. The show is hosted by a popular TV ___________.
9. The Peak is one of the ___________ attractions in Hong Kong.
10. A doctor must always _________ the progress of his patients.
11. A tourist ____________ in a boat accident last year.
12. The board of directors and other ____________ were invited to the ceremony.
13. She gave her speech _________ and was loudly applauded by her classmates.
14. The ___________ of the Hong Kong people has helped many poor children in mainland China.
15. The brothers were having an _________ about whose turn it was to do the washing up.

 

 

Answer

 

 

 

1. pleasure
2. creature
3. swallowing
4. required
5. accidentally
6. amazed
7. inventions
8. personality
9. Scenic
10. review
11. drowned / was drowned
12. officials
13. confidently
14. generosity
15. argument

 

 

Word Form 2 + Answers

Fill in each blank with the correct form of the word given.

 

 

1.      Mary found her test results __________ (satisfy).

2.      He is the most _________ (forget) student in class. Look, he has forgotten to bring his books again.

3.      One of the main _______ (attract) of the job is the high salary.

4.      8 is _________ (divide) by 2 and 4.

5.      The world’s economic situation has changed ______ (drama) in recent years.

6.      The victim had ____________ (injure) all over her body and was sent to hospital at once.

7.      Its leathery wing is one of the main ________ (character) of a bat.

8.      ________(excite) was shown on the children’s faces.

9.      The proposal to build a Disneyland in Hong Kong sounds very ___________(appeal).

10.  The Air ________ (pollute) Index in Causeway Bay has gone up greatly these days.

11.  The President received a letter ________ (threat) to kill him.

12.  This is the most beautiful ________ (reside) area of the city.

13.  Peter waited _________ (patient) for the opening of the book exhibition.

14.  People never stop ___________ (grumble) about the weather; it is either too hot or too cold.

15.  My mother only ________(allow) me to spend ten dollars a day.

Answer:

 

A.

 

1. satisfactory
2. forgetful
3. attractions
4. divisible
5. dramatically
6. injuries
7. characteristics
8. Excitement
9. appealing
10. Pollution
11. threatening
12. residential
13. (im)patiently
14. grumbling
15. allows

Word Form 1 + Answers

Give the correct form of the word in brackets.

 

1. The _____________ plan was better than this one. (origin)
2. The customer is waiting for an _________ about the poor service. (explain)
3. “I am really sorry; the whole thing was due to a __________,” John cried. (understand)
4. “Here’s the __________ for the shoes you’ve bought, sir,” said the salesgirl. (receive)
5. This work is in __________ to my other duties. (add)
6. I have already made my __________. (choose)
7. The house is nice but I don’t like the ________. (surround)
8. The bank has a copy of your ___________. (sign)
9. A waiter must know how to __________ a table. (lay)
10. What a __________ surprise! (delight)

 

Answers

 

A.

 

1. original	6.  choice
2. explanation	7.  surroundings
3. misunderstanding	8.  signature
4. receipt	9.   lay
5. addition	10. delightful

 

 

Prepositions + Answers

Fill in each blank with a suitable preposition.

 

            Paul and Tim are members (1) the “Green Society” (2) school. They went (3) an outing last Sunday. Mr. Lam was their group leader.

 

            Paul and Tim were excited when they reached the farm. The boys looked (4) eagerly as they got (5) the coach. Before them were patches (6) green that stretched far (7) the distance. There was a fenced area (8) their left. The boys followed Mr. Lam (9) a hut where a young woman was waiting.

 

            “Hello, everyone. Welcome! I’m your guide today and my name is Sue. Before I show you (10) the farm, do you know what organic farming is?” said the young woman.

 

            “It is a farming method that uses only natural products to raise plants,” answered a girl (11) the group.

 

            “Right! Now let me show you how we do it, said Sue as she headed (12) a carrot field. She pointed (13) a small plant and explained, “This plant gives (14) a smell which drives the insects (15) (16) the carrot plants. We don’t use any chemicals (17) organic farming.”

 

            She then took the group to see the farm animals. Their last stop was (18) the workshop where Sue showed the group how to make paper (19) of old cardboard boxes. She also told them the ways to cut (20) the use of plastic bags and cups.

Answers

 

 

1. of	6.   of	11. in	16. from
2. at	7.   into	12. towards/for	17. in
3. on	8.   on	13. to/at	18. at
4. around	9.   to	14. off	19. out
5. off	10. around/round	15. away	20. down

 

 

 

Articles + Answers

Fill in each blank with “a”, “an” or “the”. Put an “X” where no article is needed.

 

            My friends and I had (1) enjoyable day last week in Hong Kong Park. First of all, we went to (2) Museum of Teaware. We found out how (3) tea is made and we experienced (4) pleasant smell of dried tealeaves while we were walking there. Next, we went to (5) huge greenhouse. It was (6) fascinating place. There was (7) wide variety of beautiful flowers and plants there and even though (8) temperature was high in there, we felt cool and comfortable because (9) footpaths were (10) air-conditioned.

            Then we went to visit (11) aviary. We saw (12) lots of colourful and exotic birds flying around and we could hear some of them singing sweetly. Last f all, we decided to go to (13) children’s playground. Although we were (14) bit big for some of (15) slides and games, we still enjoyed ourselves running around and having (16) fun. Peter fell and hurt his leg slightly. He cried for (17) minute, but he soon cheered up and we started playing happily again.

                        It was (18) unforgettable day, and I hope I will have (19) another chance to go to such (20) wonderful place with my friends soon.

Answers

 

 

1. an	6.   a	11. the	16. X
2. the	7.   a	12. X	17. a
3. X	8.   the	13. the	18. an
4. the	9.   the	14. a	19. X
5. a	10. X	15. the	20. a

 

 

Articles & Prepositions 2 + Answers

Complete the following passage with the correct articles (a, an, the) or prepositions. Put an “X” if no article or preposition is needed. (15 marks)

 

We are constantly making decisions, ranging (1) ______ what clothes to put (2) ________, (3) ________ whom we should marry, not to mention all those flavours (4) ________ ice cream. We base many of our decisions (5) ________ whether we think (6) ________ particular preference will increase our well-being. Intuitively, we seem convinced that (7) ________ more choices we have, (8) ________ better we will ultimately be. But our world (9) ________ unlimited opportunity imprisons us more than it makes us happy. In what psychologist Barry Schwartz calls “(10) ________ paradox of (11) ________ choice,” facing many possibilities leaves us stressed (12) ________ – and less satisfied (13) ________ whatever we do decide. Having too many choices keeps us wondering (14) ________ all (15) ________ opportunities missed.

 

Articles and Prepositions (15 marks, 1m@)

1. from	6. a	11. X
2. on	7. the	12. out / X
3. to	8. the	13. with / X
4. of	9. of	14. about
5. on	10. the	15. the

 

Articles & Prepositions 1 + Answers

Complete the following passage with the correct articles or prepositions. Put an “X” if no article or preposition is needed. (10 marks)

 

Since the earliest times, trees have always been very useful and important to man who made use of them 1) ____ numerous ways for his daily life. Even today there are so many useful ways in which trees continue to serve man.

 

They provide man 2) ____ food, fuel 3) ____ burning and building material in the form of wood. 4) ____ trees, it would be impossible to build houses, boats and even bridges. Furniture such as tables, chairs and cupboards is also made 5) ____ wood.

 

In the tropics, where it is very warm throughout the year, trees protect man from the fierce heat of the sun. They are also useful in preventing good and fertile top soil from being washed away 6) ____ heavy rains which are so common in 7) ____ tropics.

 

If there are no trees or vegetation of some sort to hold back the soil with their roots, heavy rains will wash away the rich surface soil which is so essential 8) ____ agriculture. The result is that 9) ____ land becomes useless and unproductive.

 

There are many desert areas in the world. A long time ago, these areas must have been very rich, fertile areas, but 10) ____ ignorant people in ancient times cut down trees indiscriminately and they never bothered to plant new ones. Strong winds gradually blew away rich surface soil and eventually the land was turned into useless deserts where nothing can grow.

 

 

 

Articles and prepositions (10 marks)

 

1. in	6. during / by
2. with	7. the  ( some : wrong)
3. for	8. for / to
4. Without	9. the (a : wrong)
5. from / with / of	10. X / the

 

 

 

 

Proofreading 2 + Answers

Read the following passage.  There is only ONE grammatical error in each line. (15 marks)

Example a:  If the error is a missing word, mark the position with a “/\” and write the missing word above it.

Example b:     If the word is wrong, underline the error and write the correct word above it.

Example c:      If there is an extra word, cross out the word using a line.

The first three have been done for you as examples.

a.	as /\   Known     the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Hong Kong’s gleaming shopping malls
b.	have and world-renowned cityscape has long been magnets for tourists from around the world.
c.	According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)’s statistics, -a- more than 23 million
1.	overseas tourists visited Hong Kong in 2005.  While our towering skyscrapers and infamous
2.	skyline continue to dazzle visitors, Hong Kong’s much hidden attractions – lush country
3.	parks, fishing villages and pristine waters – have prove increasingly popular with both tourists
4.	and local.  As the concept of ecological tourism has become more popular, Hong Kong has
5.	jumped on the bandwagon, launching promotion campaigns to showcase its hidden
6.	natural treasures.  Among the initiatives launched the HKTB to promote green tourism
7.	is the ‘Hong Kong Nature Kaleidoscope.’  Running from the September 2006 to February
8.	2007, the promotion features green tours to country parks and remote, attractively villages
9.	in New Territories, and island-hopping tours.  With twenty-three country parks, five marine
10.	parks and a well-connect network of hiking trails, Hong Kong has a lot of potential for eco-
11.	tourism. While Hong Kong may not have the vast expanses of rolling green pastures many
12.	Western countries, visitors are attracted by our unique offer of eco-tours right the heart of the
13.	city.  With efficient transport network, even the most attractive landscapes in the most
14.	remote parts of Hong Kong are, at mostly, a few hours from the city centre.  After a day
15.	spent in a country park, tourists can still go urban siteseeing and shopping at night.

 

Proofreading   (15 marks, 1m@)

 

a.	as /\   Known           the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, Hong Kong’s gleaming shopping malls
b.	have and world-renowned cityscape has long been magnets for tourists from around the world.
c.	According to the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB)’s statistics, a more than 23 million
1.	famous overseas tourists visited Hong Kong in 2005.  While our towering skyscrapers and infamous
2.	many skyline continue to dazzle visitors, Hong Kong’s much hidden attractions – lush country
3.	proved /proven                                                                                               parks, fishing villages and pristine waters – have prove increasingly popular with both tourists
4.	locals                                                                           and local.  As the concept of ecological tourism has become more popular, Hong Kong has
5.	promotional jumped on the bandwagon, launching promotion campaigns to showcase its hidden
6.	by natural treasures.  Among the initiatives launched /\ the HKTB to promote green tourism
7.	is the ‘Hong Kong Nature Kaleidoscope.’  Running from the September 2006 to February
8.	attractive 2007, the promotion features green tours to country parks and remote, attractively villages
9.	the in /\ New Territories, and island-hopping tours.  With twenty-three country parks, five marine
10.	connected parks and a well-connect network of hiking trails, Hong Kong has a lot of potential for eco-
11.	of tourism. While Hong Kong may not have the vast expanses of rolling green pastures  /\ many
12.	in / at / into Western countries, visitors are attracted by our unique offer of eco-tours right /\ the heart of the
13.	an                                                                city.  With  /\ efficient transport network, even the most attractive landscapes in the most
14.	most                                                                                         remote parts of Hong Kong are, at mostly, a few hours from the city centre.  After a day
15.	sightseeing spent in a country park, tourists can still go urban siteseeing and shopping at night.