English test

Name:__________________________________________ Date: ________________________

Read the next text and answer the following questions

John Lennon

John Winston Lennon was born October 9th, 1940 in Liverpool, England. When he was young, his parents separated and he went to live with his Aunt Mimi. John didn't pay much attention in school, he just draw sketches which later on gave him the opportunity to go to an art school. There, during this time, he met Cynthia Powell, who later became his first wife.

At sixteen, John created the group called the "Quarry Men". At this point, Paul joined the group, and then came George and time after Ringo starr joined the band.It is said that the Quarry Men evolved into the Beatles. Stu Sutcliffe, John's friend and an original member of the Beatles, died suddenly of a brain aneurism in Hamburg.

John married Cynthia Powell in August 1962 and they had a son, Julian. The marriage didn't last long and they divorced a couple years later. John met Yoko Ono soon after and they got married. In 1970, the Beatles broke up. After this, he and Yoko Ono, carried on having solo careers. John Lennon and Yoko Ono promoted peace by staging "Bed-ins" peace campaign with speeches to the press giving their famous phrase:"War Is Over! If You Want It" posted on massive billboards in 12 cities all over the world.

John disappeared from the public eye in 1975. For the next five years, be lived at home, taking care of his new son, Sean, while Ono ran the couple’s financial affairs. In 1980, John and Yoko started work on the album "Double Fantasy" but John's return was short-lived. On December 8th 1980, John was shot by a "lunatic" outside a hotel in New York. John's memory will live forever in the hearts of his fans.

I. Choose the correct alternative. (4p)

1.Where did john meet Cynthia Powell?

a. Liverpool, Englandb. At art schoolc. At his aunt Mimi’s house

2.How old was john when he created “the quarrymen”?

a. 6b. 18c. 16

3.Who was john’s friend and an original member of the Beatles?

a. Stu Sutcliffeb. Paul McCartneyc. Ringo starr

4.When did the Beatles brake up?

a. 1980b. 1970c. 1975

II. Decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F). (5p)

1._____ John Lennon lived with his mother and father.

2._____john created “the quarrymen” at sixteen.

3._____John married only to Yoko Ono.

4._____ John died from a heart-attack

5._____ John was shot in New York, outside a hotel.

II. Complete with the correct preposition (in, on or at)

1. I saw her ______ October.2. The picture is hanging ______ the wall.3. The secretary was sitting ______ her desk.4. London is ______ England.5. This year my birthday is ______ Sunday. 6. The man was sitting for the bus ______ the bus stop.

III. Match each word with the correct definition.

1.___ A small house made of wood.2.___ A weapon used for shooting arrows.3.___ Something that covers your face.4.___ A thin stick with a sharp point at one end.5.___ Place full of trees.

IV. Find and correct the mistake in following the sentences.

1. In my family we all look forward to presents at Christmas Day. ___________________________________

2. Please don’t sit in the grass ______________________

3. Robinson Crusoe lived in an island. ________________

4. I was born at Spain. _____________________________

5. I will meet you on 12 o’clock. _____________________

6 In England you shouldn’t rest your elbows at the table.

7. I’m going to China at eight days. __________________

A. mask B. forest C.bow

D. arrow E. cottage F. Indian