TEST A
Surname: _____________________________
L’essentiel est –il compris ?
5
2e
Stargirl – Welcome to My Life - Verb forms - Phrasal Verbs
oui
Date: ____________________________________
partiellement
non
I GRAMMAR
A/ Complete with the appropriate form (Verb base, infinitive or gerund)
Don’t let your parents ruin your life! Maybe you could encourage (they - see)
__________________
things
through
your
eyes.
It
might
not
(be)
__________________ useless (let) __________________ them know your friends too.
You’d better (not - make) __________________ them feel too different from you by
(show) __________________ them you're just trying (become) __________________ a
responsible adult! Of course, the problem is that you also have to be fair and try to
understand them too. Do your part by giving them the respect you want them (give)
__________________ you! Are you sure you really know how (be) __________________
assertive
without
(cross)
__________________the
line ?
Why
not
(ask)
__________________ them some advice.?
3
B/ Complete the following sentences with the words between brackets and use the appropriate
forms of the verbs.
I’m writing this letter for (you / know) ____________________ your article about the
new Star Wars made (I / feel) ____________________very angry! Directors used (make)
____________________ decent movies! On the contrary this film is a mixture of boring
action and flat characters. I’m not used to (watch) ____________________ such action
films. Do you really expect (we / believe) ____________________that Star Wars has
changed the American way of filming? It hasn't! I'm looking forward to (see)
____________________the public’s reaction!
2
10
C/ Replace the underlined verbs with the appropriate phrasal verbs in the correct
tense.
The new secretary had to endure a lot of unprofessional remarks. ___________________
She bullied her brother when he was younger.
______________________
He is tired of the noise and smoke.
______________________
She decided to offer her fortune to poor people.
______________________
IIWRITE
Stargirl stands out from the crowd because she looks different that’s why she is confronted to some
problems. Which? Would you advise her to change or to resist peer pressure? Why? Why not? Do you
think changing can be justified or even necessary? Justify with examples.
Write a short essay with 2 or 3 paragraphs. Use linkwords and as much new vocabulary as possible.
TEST B
Stargirl – Welcome to My Life - Verb forms - Phrasal Verbs
Surname: _____________________________
L’essentiel est –il compris ?
5
oui
2e
Date: ____________________________________
partiellement
non
I GRAMMAR
A/ Complete with the appropriate form (Verb base, infinitive or gerund)
Emily and her friend devoted entire afternoons to (talk) ____________________. Joyce’s
conversation mainly consisted of recommendations beginning like this : “ Why don’t you… ?”. “Why
don’t you find a flat of your own?” “ why do you spend so much time (worry)
____________________ about the future instead of (live) ____________________ in the
present? Why don’t you have a new haircut? Your hair clearly needs (restyle)
____________________.” But Emily didn’t mind (she- ask) ____________________ so many
questions. She’d rather (not answer) ____________________.
My boyfriend has gradually gained weight and I feel miserable. What can I do?”
“
First
of
all,
I
strongly
advise
(you-stop)
____________________
(annoy)
____________________ him with his extra weight. What about (start) ____________________
an exercise programme with him? Why not (join) ____________________ a sports club
together?.”
3
B/ Complete the following sentences with the words between brackets and use the
appropriate forms of the verbs.
1. I am looking forward to (she-come) _______________________________ over again.
2. She is not used to (her boyfriend - buy) ______________________________ flowers.
3. They broke into the house to (steal) ______________________________ the jewels.
4. He used to (be) __________________________________ laughed at by the children.
5. She would prefer (we travel ) ____________________________________ by train.
6. She wants to lose weight so she has stopped (buy) ____________________ chocolate .
2
C/ Replace the underlined verbs with the appropriate phrasal verbs in the correct
tense.
The guard distributed the prisoners’ letters.
I didn’t understand what he was saying.
He is sick of the workers’ protests
He despises the people he has to work for.
10

II
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
WRITE
a. Stargirl looks different and behaves differently. In your opinion what are the positive and
negative consequences of such an attitude?
Write a short essay with at least 2 paragraphs. Use linkwords and as much new vocabulary as possible.
b. Answer these questions:
According to you, what is the connection between Stargirl and the songwriter of the song
“Welcome to My Life”. What does he tell us about his life and the people around him? What’s
wrong with them?
TEST C
Surname: _____________________________
L’essentiel est –il compris ?
5
2e
Stargirl – Welcome to My Life - Verb forms - Phrasal Verbs
Date: ____________________________________
oui
partiellement
non
I GRAMMAR
A/ Complete with the appropriate form (Verb base, infinitive or gerund)
Do
you
want
my
opinion
about
school?
Teachers
make
students
____________________ uncomfortable by (give) ____________________
(feel)
them so many
tests! Well, I say they should let them (develop) ____________________ their creativity
instead of (torture) ____________________ them! And what about homework? I’d rather
(not devote) ____________________ so much time to (do) ____________________ my
homework, I could play more video games instead. And why do teachers want (we-learn)
____________________ about dead people or far away countries? I reckon that instead
of
(teach) ____________________
History
or
Geography,
schools
should (train)
____________________ students for very well-paid jobs! But don’t ask me how (do)
____________________that!
3
B/ Complete the following sentences with the words between brackets and use the appropriate
forms of the verbs. (Verb base, infinitive or gerund)
"Every boy has his heroes and dreams of (be) ____________________ just like them.
For me it was cowboys, especially Paul Newman and Robert Redford. My brother and I
loved (imitate) ____________________ them. They wouldn't allow any woman (be)
____________________
mistreated.
We
would
spend
hours
(watch)
____________________television. Even now, it's still my dream to be in a big cowboy
film. I'd love (ride) ____________________ across the prairie on a horse. (act)
____________________ must be really fascinating.
2
10
C/ Replace the underlined verbs with the appropriate phrasal verbs in the correct tense.
She will try to escape from this situation.
______________________
It seems Judith has a good relationship with your brother.
______________________
Stop! I can’t bear this noise any longer!
______________________
The teacher distributed the exam papers.
______________________
WRITE
II
In your opinion, is being different always a problem?
Write an essay. Use linkwords and as much new vocabulary as possible. You can also use the documents
studied in class to justify your opinion.