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8th Form Review 3

Big Ben refers to both the famous clock in London and one of its bells that weighs 13.5 tons. In 1859, the bell was first heard striking the hour throughout the world. Since then, it has been striking the hour on the radio around the world. But in winter 1987, it was so cold that for the first time, part of the clock froze and Big Ben was silent for a while.

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8th Form Review 3

Big Ben refers to both the famous clock in London and one of its bells that weighs 13.5 tons. In 1859, the bell was first heard striking the hour throughout the world. Since then, it has been striking the hour on the radio around the world. But in winter 1987, it was so cold that for the first time, part of the clock froze and Big Ben was silent for a while.

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Review exercises 8th form

Match the sentences parts to get a meaningful paragraph

A B
1. The name of the world- famous Big a. In 1859.
Ben refers not only to the clock in b. The hour throughout the world.
London, c. That for the first time, part of the
2. The bell was first heard clock became frozen and for a while
3. Since then, it has been striking Big Ben was silent.
4. But in winter 1987,it was so cold d. And the weather was wonderful.
5. Now you can hear the chimes of Big e. But also to one of the bell which
Ben weighs 13tons and a half
f. On the radio all over the world.
Circle the right alternatives

Dear Tom,

Thank you for your (interesting – interested) letter. I was (pleased – pleasant) to hear about your
new job. It sounds really (amazed - amazing!) do you meet any (interesting – interested) people
and visit any (excited – exciting places?

I still haven’t found a job so, my life is rather (bored – boring) at the moment. I’m really (tired –
tiring) of going to interviews and not getting a job.

I’ve got to stop now. Write back soon and tell me about the new job.

yours

Write the verbs in the right tense

Bob’s school is a private school in London. It (to have) ……………………. Only 200 pupils aged
11to 16. But it isn’t an ordinary school. The lessons (not/be) ………………………. Compulsory
and there are no tests. But there are rules. When the pupils (not /respect) ……………………….. ,
the other pupils meet and (to decide) …………………………… how to punish them. When the
children are 16 they take an exam. It is the GCSE exam peter is 16. He (to take)
……………………. His GCSE last June and he (to go) ……………………… to university next
September. He wants (to study) ……………………………. Medicine.

Match the sentences parts.

1. I enjoy English because a. My teachers are very strict


2. I hate math because b. To play with my friends
3. I hate school because c. I like my English teacher
4. I’m very tired because d. Have a good job in the future
5. I haven’t got time e. I stay a long time at school
6. School helps us f. it’s a difficult subject

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