Photocopiable Tests Revision Test 1: Units 1-6 Fill in each gap with one word. On the 15th of March, I had my initial

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that I have the potential to become a great driver if I continue to practice and improve my skills.

In this task, you are required to fill in the gaps with one word that correctly completes the sentences. Let"s go through each sentence one by one:

1. On the 15th of March, I had my initial driving lesson.

In this sentence, we are talking about the date when the speaker had their first driving lesson. The missing word that completes the sentence is "initial."

2. I believe it went well in general.

Here, the speaker is expressing their opinion on how the driving lesson went. The missing word is "well."

3. I managed to handle it quite competently, although my instructor appeared slightly anxious!

The speaker states that they were able to handle the lesson quite competently, despite their instructor being slightly anxious. The missing word is "competently."

4. She mentioned that I was driving a bit too fast, so I reduced my speed, and she seemed more at ease after that.

In this sentence, the instructor comments on the speaker"s driving speed and how they adjusted it. The missing word is "speed."

5. She assigned me some homework.

The speaker mentions that their instructor gave them homework. The missing word is "homework."

6. I need to look up the meanings of certain road signs in a book and then memorize them thoroughly.

Here, the speaker explains what they need to do for their homework. They have to look up the meanings of certain road signs and then memorize them thoroughly. The missing words are "meanings" and "thoroughly."

7. I am quite skilled in that kind of thing, so it shouldn"t be overly challenging.

The speaker expresses their confidence in completing the homework easily because they are skilled in that particular area. The missing word is "challenging."

8. She believes that I have the potential to become a great driver if I continue to practice and improve my skills.

In this final sentence, the speaker mentions their instructor"s belief in their potential to become a great driver with continuous practice and skill improvement. The missing word is "potential."

So, the completed passage would be:
On the 15th of March, I had my initial driving lesson. I believe it went well in general. I managed to handle it quite competently, although my instructor appeared slightly anxious! She mentioned that I was driving a bit too fast, so I reduced my speed, and she seemed more at ease after that. She assigned me some homework. I need to look up the meanings of certain road signs in a book and then memorize them thoroughly. I am quite skilled in that kind of thing, so it shouldn"t be overly challenging. She believes that I have the potential to become a great driver if I continue to practice and improve my skills.

I hope this detailed explanation helps you understand the context and the meaning of each sentence better.