DIAGNOSTIC TEST (12th grade)

1. Put the verbs in brackets in the right tense:(I) 1. I had been working for some time when the bell (to ring).

2. When he received the telegram he (to spend) already one week in that resort.

3. I (to drive) for two hours when I realised I had forgotten my glasses at home.

4. Hardly I (to enter) the house when I saw the flowers on the table.5. I (not to eat) for ten hours and I feel hungry.6. She (not come) as she had promised.

(II) 1. I’d rather you (pay) me now.2. The child (be killed) if the train hadn’t stopped in due time.3. When we arrived, the dinner already (begin).4. The meeting (finish) by the time we get there.5. When the teacher (come) in, the boys were playing.6. We can’t leave until we (eat) our lunch.

2. Rephrase the following sentences:(I) 1. It’s almost certain that he was out of town last week.

He ………………………………2. He only behaves like that because he is upset. He wouldn’t …………………………..3. „I don’t think for a moment that Macbeth killed the King”, said the

lady. The lady said that ……………………….

(II) 1. Maybe he has gone on holiday. He ………………………2. She only refused because she didn’t know what it was all about. If she ………………………..3. He arrived home. Soon after his arrival he had to leave again. Hardly …………………………

3. In 2007 Romania will become a member of the European Union. Express your view on the importance of this moment. Refer to political, economic and cultural aspects.