English Department 2019

9th GRADE DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Name: Class: 9th ⒶⒷⒸ Date: _____/______/_____

Ideal Score: 30 pts. Real Score: ____ pts. _

Mark
Number of the unit Diagnostic
Learning Outcomes
I. Vocabulary (seen in previous units). 6
II. Simple and progressive present 9
III. Reading Comprehension (Past progressive) 15

Instructions
 Read the entire test and pay attention to the instructions.
 Start by the sections you think are easier for you.
 Use PEN only when you are sure about your answers.
 You are not allowed to use correction pen.

PART ONE

I) Match the vocabulary word (A) with the correct meaning (B). (1 each)
6
A B

1.- Skinny ___ The sister of one's father or mother

2.- Tourist Guide ___ a child of one's uncle or aunt

3.- Cloudy ___ A men good looking

4.- Aunt ___ A person who guides visitors in the language of their choice and
interprets the cultural and natural heritage of an area.
5.-Handsome ___ Very thin

6 -Cousin ___ The Sky covered by clouds

PART TWO

II) Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the Simple Present or Present Progressive. (1.5
each)
9

D) Camila ______ (to learn) English at school 6

A) I_________ (to play) football right now.
hours a week.

B) Rupert __________ (to eat) chicken wings at

E) The train always _________ (leave) on time.
the moment: he is very hungry.

F) He's at his hotel now. He _____________

C) Listen! John ___________(play)music!
(have) breakfast in the dining-room.

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PART THREE
III) Read carefully and answer the questions. (2 each)

15
Aren’t firefighters cool?

Yesterday I was playing videogames in my room when I heard people

screaming. I went out and saw: my neighbors’ house was on fire!

In less than 10 minutes the firemen arrived and fought against the fire for one hour until
they made it. Wow! They are really brave! One of them entered the house and saved the
Johnson’s dog that was trapped in the fire.

I made a decision: I want to be a fireman when I grow up. I’ll be strong and brave enough
to fight against the fire, to save people’s lives and property. I can’t wait! I can already
see it in the newspaper: “Brave fireman rescues a family of four”, Mom will be really proud.

Answer the questions

1.- What was the boy doing when the neighbors’ house caught fire?

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2.- Did the boy want to be a fireman before that day?

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3.- Why did he decide to be a fireman in the future?

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4.- What qualities does he think are essential for being a fireman?

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5.- How does the boy think his mother will feel? Do you agree with him?

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