8th grade - Pre-test practice (Unit 4)

1. Complete the sentences with the present simple passive of the verbs below.misunderstand / play / open / grow / invite 1 The song ‘Shallow’ is played on the radio very often, isn’t it?2 Michael isn't invited (neg.) to the birthday party.3 Some street artists are misunderstood by city inhabitants.4 The museum is opened from 8 a.m. till 5 p.m.5 One of the most popular types of coffee beans is grown in Brazil. 2. Complete the text with the past simple passive of the verbs in brackets. Zagreb was first mentioned (mention) in 1241. In 1241 Zagreb was given (give) the title "a royal free town" by Bela IV. In the Middle Ages it was divided (divide) into Kaptol and Gradec. The city was protected (protect) by walls because it was often attacked. The monument to Ban Josip Jelačić in the main square was made (make) of bronze. It was finished (finish) in October 1866. In 1947 the monument was removed (remove) and transported to Medvedgradska Street. It was put (put) together again in 1990. On 16th October 1990 it was brought (bring) back to the square. 3. Circle the correct form of the verbs.a) The Statue of Liberty _ to the American people as a present from the people ofFrance. gave was given b) It _ by a French sculptor Frederic August Bartholdi. designed was designed c) He _ his mother as a model for the statue. used was used d) He first _ the iron and steel frame. made was made e) Then, he _ 300 copper plates to the frame. added was added f) The statue was very big so it _ to pieces. took was taken g) In 1886, the pieces_ on a ship to New York harbour and the statue _. transported, was put up were transported, put up were transported, was put up 4. Rewrite the sentences using the passive voice. 1. A friendly police officer checked our bags. Our bags were checked by a friendly police officer.2 They sent the documents to the wrong address. The documents were sent to the wrong address.3 This restaurant serves excellent food. Excellent food is served by this restaurant.4 They make very good cars in Japan. Very good cars are made in Japan.5 People speak English in most parts of the world. English is spoken in most parts of the world. 5. Complete the sentences with the relative pronouns: who or which. 1 Bristol Upfest is a street art festival which lasts for two weeks.2 ‘Girl with Balloon’ is a controversial artwork which represents the loss of innocence.3 David Černý is a famous Czech artist who created ‘Head of Franz Kafka’.