English Written test

Name: ___________________________________________ Class : ___ No: ___

Read the following text about Steve Well’s trip to New Zealand.

My trip to New Zealand

My trip to New Zealand was incredible! After a

fourteen-hour flight from San Francisco, my best
friend and I finally arrived at Auckland Airport. We
booked a package tour which gave us the chance of
5 visiting the most amazing places in New Zealand. Our
tour mates (actually new friends) came from all over
the world and were really nice!
New Zealand is one of the smallest nations in the
world with 3.5 million inhabitants. It is made up of
10 several islands, most of which are really small.
Stunning landscapes with soaring mountains (the Southern Alps), active volcanoes, roaring
rivers, peaceful lakes, rugged coastlines, green fields and lush forests, and unique wildlife make
New Zealand a paradise for nature lovers. Outdoor activities, like skiing, boating, fishing, bungee
jumping, mountain climbing, rafting, hiking, and surfing are very common in this lovely country
15 because of its very impressive landscapes and pleasant climate.
The cities of Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, and Dunedin all had their charms. I think my
favourite was Christchurch, the most British of all cities. Dunedin has a strong Scottish influence.
Auckland and Wellington are large modern cities.
Although New Zealand has some of the greatest trout fishing in the world, it is not possible to
20 buy trout in a restaurant or food market! This ensures that the species is protected, and people can
have all the trout they want if they want to fish for them!
The highlights of our journey included visiting a cattle farm, landing on the Franz Josef Glacier
via helicopter, visiting Maori cultural exhibits and performances, and seeing the film locations of
the epic movie trilogy “The Lord of the Rings”. We had mostly sunshine and a little rain.
25 New Zealand is the most beautiful country I’ve ever seen and I had the best experience of my
life.
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A – Say what/who the following words refer to.

1 – My (line 1) ________________________________________________________________________
2 – We (line 3) ____________________________________________________________________
3 – which (line 10) _____________________________________________________________________

B – Match the words on the left with their equivalents on the right.

1 – chance (line 4) a) – citizens

2 – inhabitants (line 9) b) – attractive
3 – peaceful (line 12) c) – opportunity
4 – pleasant (line 15) d) – quiet
C – Say if the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Quote from the text to support your
answers.
1 – The flight from San Francisco to New Zealand took less than thirteen hours. ____________________
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2 – The landscape in New Zealand is quite monotonous. _______________________________________
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3 – The weather was fine most of the time. __________________________________________________
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D – Answer the following questions on the text.

1 – Why is New Zealand a paradise for nature and outdoor activities’ lovers?
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2 – Can you buy trout in a food market or in a restaurant? Account for your answer.
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3 – Which were the most important parts of the journey?
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4 – Did Steve like his trip to New Zealand? Find evidence in the text to support your answer.
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E – Write down:
1 – three things you like doing on holiday___________________________________________________
2 – three things you miss about home when you are abroad on holiday ____________________________
3 – three different places where you can spend a holiday _______________________________________

F – Complete the sentences using subject and object pronouns.

1 – My sister has a new job. __________ doesn’t like __________ very much.
2 – I’ve lost my car keys. Have you found __________ ?
3 – We’re going out. Why don’t you come with __________ ?
4 – You want to see him but __________ doesn’t want to see __________ .
G – Complete the sentences using possessive determiners and pronouns.
1 – You like __________ school very much because it is big and modern.
2 – This is a nice watch. Is it __________ ?
3 – I saw Peter and Mary with __________ parents.
4 – That’s not my car. __________ is red.
5 – Mary doesn’t like __________ school. It’s very old.
6 – That’s not his jacket. __________ is brown.

H - Ask questions for the following answers.

1 – _________________________________________________________________________________?
Last summer I went to London.
2 – _________________________________________________________________________________?
He travelled by plane.
3 – _________________________________________________________________________________?
In the winter they like going skiing.
4 - _________________________________________________________________________________?
Yes, she likes travelling very much.

I – Complete with the past simple or the past continuous.

1 – Steve _______________ (buy) a ticket for a museum when he _______________ (see) an old friend.
2 – Steve’s friends _______________ (not/see) the bus because they _______________ (talk).
3 – He _______________ (read) a magazine while his friends _______________ (watch) TV.
4 – I _______________ (study) when the telephone _______________ (ring).
5 – Steve was late but his friends _______________ (wait) for him when he _______________ (arrive).

J - In 50 words write about the most special holiday you have ever had. Don’t forget to mention:
- place (s) visited, means of transport, who you went with, accommodation, period of time,
weather, food, activities, people met
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GOOD WORK!