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Top Notch 1 Unit 7-8 Test: Name: Date

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The passage discusses two different trips to Egypt - one taken by the Smith family for vacation purposes and one taken by Brian Winters for a short business trip. The Smith family visited places like the pyramids and Sphinx and enjoyed their hotel and tour guide. Brian Winters' main purpose was for business but he was able to visit the pyramids briefly.

Some of the highlights of the Smith family's trip included visiting the pyramids and Sphinx, having an informative tour guide, and enjoying their hotel which had a good restaurant and friendly staff.

Brian Winters traveled to Cairo, Egypt for a short business trip. He stayed at a hotel with friendly staff but only had time to briefly visit the pyramids while there as his trip was only 4 days.

NAME:

DATE:

TOP NOTCH 1
UNIT 7-8 TEST

Total
Score:

/ 35

Complete the conversation with the past tense of the verbs indicated. Use a capital letter when
necessary. Use contractions when possible.
Example:
A: How was (be) the food and the service?
B: The food was (be) great, but the waiters were not

(waiters / not be).

1.

A: ____________________ (you / buy) souvenirs?


B: Of course. ____________________ (we / buy) a few inexpensive things.

2.

A: When ____________________ (they / leave) this morning?


B: ____________________ (they / leave) at about 6:00, and ____________________ (they / get) back at
6:00 this afternoon. ____________________ (they / be) pretty tired.

3.

A: Where ____________________ (she / go) on vacation?


B: ____________________ (she / go) to Egypt.

4.

A: ____________________ (you / have) a good time?


B: Absolutely. ______________ (we / see) beautiful things in the museum, ________ (eat) at wonderful
restaurants, and ___________ (meet) some friendly people.

5.

A: ____________________ (it / be) her first trip to Spain?


B: No, _________________ (it / not be). _____________ (she / visit) there two years ago.

Complete the conversation with a comparative adjective. Use than if necessary.


Example:
A: This jacket is more expensive than (expensive) that one.
B: Yes, but this one is prettier (pretty).
6.

A: I like this pair of pants, but I wish they were __________________ (big).
B: How about these? Theyre a _______________________ (nice) color.

7.

A: Which shoes are _________________ (practical), the black ones or the red ones?
B: Im not sure, but the black shoes look ______________________ (fantastic).

8.

A: Is your green coat _________________ (warm) your white one?


B: Yes. Its ___________________ (long) the white one, too.

9.

A: Which shoes are ___________________ (comfortable), the oxfords or the loafers?


B: The loafers feel ___________________ (good) the oxfords.

Complete the conversation. Choose the correct answer.


Example:
b

____
a.
b.
c.
____
a.
b.
c.
____
a.
b.
c.
____
a.
b.
c.
____

A: How was your vacation?


B: __________
a. My brother went to London.
b. It was too short.
c. Im sorry to hear that.
A: Tell me about your vacation.
B: __________
Hes great!
Thats great!
It was great!
10.

A: Can I give you a hand?


B: __________
I didnt buy any souvenirs.
My flight was a little late.
Thats OK. Im fine.
11.

A: How was the flight?


B: __________
It was long and bumpy.
I had a nice cruise.
The waiters were unfriendly.
12.

A: __________
B: Someone stole it!
Wheres your wallet?
Did they cancel your flight?
Was your vacation nice?
13.

14.

A: __________
B: Early this morning.

a.
b.
c.

How was the flight?


When did you get back?
Did you have a nice time?

Read the statement. Then choose the correct answer.


Example:
a Its cold outside today. Paul is wearing _____.
a. a sweater
b. shorts
____ 15.
Children usually wear _____ to sleep.
a. pajamas
b. a windbreaker
____ 16.
Sheilas going to a business meeting tomorrow. Shes wearing _____.
a. pumps
b. running shoes
____ 17.
a. gloves
b. shorts

Its warm today. You shouldnt wear those _____.

____ 18.
a. boxers
b. a belt

Your pants are too big! You need _____.

Rewrite the sentences or answer the questions. Replace the direct object with an object pronoun.
Examples:
I love these red shoes.
I love them .

Do you like this pencil? (Yes)


Yes, I like it .

19. Do you like the blue jacket? (No)


________________________________________________________________________________.
20. The clerk is wrapping the shirts for us.
________________________________________________________________________________.
21. She gave the bag to him.
________________________________________________________________________________.
22.
Hes buying that nice black suit.
________________________________________________________________________________.

23.
Is Jim looking for his new shoes? (Yes)
________________________________________________________________________________.
24.
Are you buying those nice green pants? (No)
________________________________________________________________________________.
25.
Can you gift wrap these gloves for me? (Yes)
________________________________________________________________________________.

Write the words and phrases in the correct order.


Example: it / for / They / are looking
They are looking for it .
26.
for them / are buying / We / it
________________________________________________________________________________.
27.
She / them / for us / is getting
________________________________________________________________________________.
28.
Please / them / to her / give
________________________________________________________________________________.
29.
for me / you / Could / gift wrap / it
________________________________________________________________________________.

Read the paragraphs. Then read the statements and check


In August of last year, the Smith family took a
trip to Egypt to see the pyramids. They spent an
incredible two weeks there. One of the high
points of their vacation was a visit to the
Sphinx. Their tour guide was especially helpful.
He told them a lot of interesting stories. They
stayed in a wonderful four-star hotel in Cairo.
The hotel had a great restaurant, and the waiters
were all very friendly. It was the perfect
vacation.

tr
ue
Example: The Smiths liked
their hotel.

fal
se

no
inf
o

true, false, or no info.

Two months ago Brian Winters traveled to


Cairo, Egypt on a short business trip. He stayed
at a wonderful hotelone with a great manager
and friendly staff. One day, he had a little extra
time, so he took a taxi to the pyramids. The taxi
driver was kind of unfriendly, but the visit to the
pyramids was amazing. Brian was only in Egypt
for four days, so he did not have enough time to
see much more. He hopes to see the Sphinx on
his next trip.

30. The Smiths and Brian Winters went to Egypt to see the
pyramids.
31. The Smith family liked the pyramids, but Brian didnt.
32. The Smiths and Brian stayed at the same hotel.
33. The Smith family saw the Sphinx, but Brian didnt see it.
34. The Smith family took a taxi to see the Sphinx.
35. The people that the Smiths and Brian met were all very friendly.

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