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2017/2018,
English Written Test -October
Teacher: Ana Paula Matos
PART 1
‘A; Why has Justin sent this text message? Choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
To ask Ade
for a free journey hack
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Subject: Back to school. Cool!
Hello!
‘We went back to school this week. Cool! I’ve missed my friends, and | was really happy to see them. |
hate getting up early, though. | prefer lounging around in the morning.
Holidays are great for hobbies. | like painting and playing the guitar and | love skateboarding. In the
summer, | skateboard from my village into the town. It’s two kilometres, so it’s good exercise. I’m also
comic book fan and | enjoy collecting new and vintage Marvel and DC Comics". | went to a big comic
convention in London this summer.
In term time, there isn’t enough time for hobbies. | try to play my guitar every night, but sometimes
homework gets in the way. I have chores to do as well. One of my jobs is taking the dog for a walk.
Another is cutting the lawn and we have a lot of grass. | don’t mind doing this because | earn extra
money. Occasionally, my mum tells me to tidy up my room. You know...I’m quite messy and | hate
tidying it up.
Bye for now.
Daniel
“Marvel and DC Comics American publishers of comic books
a) Daniel feels bored by going back to school.
b) He prefers relaxing at home not doing much to getting up early.
) He thinks holidays are a good time to do his three hobbies.
d) It’s difficult for him to play his guitar during school time.
e) He doesn’t help out in or around the house.
f) Daniel is fairly untidy.PART 2
‘A-Read the texts and answer the questions.
ip Tech Camps is awesoln
| really enjoyed going to 1D Tech Camps! It was a great experience that |
will never forget. Who knew you could accomplish so much in just ene short
week? Its really amazing that even though you are having the time of your
life, you are also working and learning, The people at I Tech Camps are all
really nice and welcoming, and the staff are realy friendly. If you have a
problem, there are always lots of people willing to help and who are very
knowledgeable about what they teach. Ieally loved this camp. | would
recommend it to everyone because it really appeals to every type of person.
{had so much fun and | can't wait to go back!
nent ib cox ance RAO ina
“U-S-D-A-NI" It’s the mast common chant yu will ever hear during the
summer. In arural setting inthe derk woods of Long|stand lies a magnificent
200-acre (0.81 km’) campus full of activities for almost 2,000 kids to
discover new passions, advance in their sills, and crente long-lasting friends
Itishere where ! made great new friends | still communicate with and learned
how to swim and dance, Students can choose two different activities to da
for the whole summer from late June to mid August, along with watching
performances by famous celebrities and renowned musicians and artists,
whether it's watching a scene from the Broadway show the "Hairspray" or
being delighted by two NYC tap dancers, Students choose from dance, music,
art, and various sports; swimming is an optional activity for students every
day. It's no wonder why Usdan stands out as a valued summer camp by
campers who have returned each and every su sdan lets any ki
express their aptitudes and knowledge and every individual is accepte
Usdan allows you to acquire new skills and live exciting experiences, which
willbe remembered even after summer has ended
VOCABULARY HEL?
1D Tech Camps (common name for Lntecnal Drive) isa summer computer
and Performing
Arts) isa non-profit summer arts camp situated in Long Island
tap dancer (2nd text) someone who dances a type of dane in which the
rhythm is kept by the noise of the dancer's shoes on the floor.1, What are the texts about?
a) Two winter camps in the USA. b) Two summer camps in the UK. C) Two summer camps in the USA.
2, What kind of reader were they written for?
a) mainly for parents _b) mainly for students _c) mainly for teachers
3. What is the writer trying to do? Match the names of each person (Peter, Esther) in front of the
sentences (A, B or C) below. One is not needed.
a) complain about something
b) describe a worthwhile experience
) recommend something to someone
4, Copy the information from the first text that shows the following sentences are true.
a) Peter had an unforgettable experience.
b} People at the summer camp are helpful and well-informed.
5, Find the synonyms of the following explanations in the second text.
a) a word or phrase that is repeated many times
b) continuing for a long period of time
¢) famous, well-known
d) very pleased
e) appreciated, prized
PART 3
A- Complete the sentences with the Present Simple or Present Continuous of the verbs.
1. Kelly ___ (meet) Dan at the sports centre tomorrow.
2. 1_____ (not want) to stay indoors today. Let’s go to the park!
3. Thomas always ____ (brush) his teeth three or four times a day.
4. The girls (not listen) to music at the moment.
5. My mum and | often __ (go) shopping together at the weekend.
6. Jutie___ (not do) any exercise this afternoon. She’s too tired.
7. The students __ (play) basketball in PE class right now.
8. Oscar___ {not like) junk food. He prefers to eat fruit and vegetables.
9. George __ (eat) dinner at 8 o'clock every evening.
10. Mary __ (work) in a hotel. She _ (be) a waitress.
B-Past Simple or Present Perfect? Choose the correct answer.
1 her for some time.
a) saw b)haveseen —_c) haven’t seen
2, you TV last night?
a) Have..watch —_b) Did..watch —_c) Have ... watched