Progress Test A

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

I – Reading

Read the text.

Teens’ social media use
More than 90% of teens ages 13-17 report going online daily with their smartphones,
with about one in four online “almost constantly”. While girls dominate social media, boys
are more likely to play video games. A recent study by Pew Research Center shows the
continuing decline of Facebook use by younger people. Teenagers are more interested than
5 ever in YouTube as 85% of teenagers (ages 13-17) say they use the platform. Close behind
are Instagram (72%) and Snapchat (69%).
We asked two teenagers to share the roles that their phones and social media play in
their lives.

I spend an hour and a half on school days hanging out with my Instagram and Fortnite
10 friends; maybe three times that at weekends. It’s actually very practical if you forget what
that day’s homework is. Unfortunately, one of my best friends doesn’t have Instagram or
WhatsApp. But it’s OK; we talk on our PlayStations.
Michael Kirk, age 14

I access social media on my phone. I go on social sites every day in my free time. I love
15 being around and talking to people. I don’t think I’d be able to live without my phone — I’m
always on it because I keep in contact with people I’m close to. I’m a social butterfly, and it’s
a big part of my life. Social media means a lot to me. I like to show others things I like to do
or eat. It’s interesting, and when I’m having a bad day it helps me a lot. Sometimes it’s
inspiring because I see motivational posts that make me want to go for my dreams. Social
20 media also helps you meet people around the world, of different races, cultures and interests.
It can help you meet people who share your interest in the same hobbies and jobs.
Brianna Ferrell, age 16
https://yr.media (abridged and adapted)

A Tick (✓) the meaning of the following words.

1. daily (line 1)
a. one day b. regularly c. every day

2. likely (line 3)
a. probable b. lovely c. lucky

3. decline (line 4)
a. decrease b. progress c. end

4. share (line 7)
a. learn b. make c. talk about

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B Find evidence in the text for the following:

1. Teenage boys prefer video games to social media.
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2. YouTube is the most popular online platform among teens.
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3. My mobile phone is vital to me.
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4. Social media can help teens when they’re feeling down.
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C Complete the table in note form.

1. percentage of teenagers online

2. percentage of Instagram users

3. time spent online by Michael at

weekends

D Answer the questions about the text.

1. What does Michael do when he doesn’t know what the homework is?
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2. What does Brianna do on social media?
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3. Which of the platforms mentioned in the text is your favourite? Justify your choice.
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II – Vocabulary

A Match the columns. There is one extra option.

vlog 1 • • a piece of equipment

device 2 • • b to place a text or image on a website

upload 3 • • c technological device

tech-savvy 4 • • d a video diary

post 5 • • e expert at technology

• f transfer information to a computer or the internet

III – Grammar

A Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the Past Simple.
1. I _____________________ (buy) a new laptop last weekend, but it only _____________________
(arrive) yesterday.
2. “_____________________ (you / know) about the tech conference?”
“No, I _____________________. When _____________________ (be) it?”

B Complete the sentences with since or for.

1. We have known this computer technician ____________ five years.
2. I’ve used this mobile phone ____________ a long time. And it still works!
3. He’s been interested in technology ____________ he was ten years old.
4. They have worked for this company ____________ 2012.

C Complete the sentences with: ever, already, yet, lately, how long.
1. He hasn’t been to the cinema ____________. He used to go every weekend.
2. “Have you ____________ been to London?”
“No, never.”
3. “____________ have you been a student in this school?”
“Three years.”
4. Let’s watch another film. I’ve ____________ seen this one.
5. I haven’t bought a new mobile phone ____________.

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D Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets in the Present Perfect.
1. The teachers _____________________ (send) an email to the parents.
2. My brother _____________________ (lose) his earphones. He doesn’t know where they are…
3. “_____________________ (you / read) this book?”
“No, I _____________________ yet.”
4. She _____________________ (not phone) her parents because she has lots of things to do.

IV – Writing

Write a text expressing your opinion on the following topic:

Technology is important in my everyday life.

You can talk about:

• how much you like and use technology (computer, mobile phone, tablet…);
• the technological devices you use every day;
• what you do with technology at home and at school.
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Answer Key

I – Reading
A. 1. c 2. a 3. a 4. c
B. 1. “While girls dominate social media, boys are more likely to play video games.” (lines 2-3)
2. “Teenagers are more interested than ever in YouTube …” (lines 4-5) 3. “I don’t think I’d be able to live
without my phone” (line 15) 4. “Social media means a lot to me. I like to show others things I like to do
or eat. It’s interesting, and when I’m having a bad day it helps me a lot.” (lines 17-18)
C. 1. more than 90% 2. 72% 3. four and a half hours (three times an hour and a half)
D.
1. When Michael doesn’t know what the homework is, he asks a friend online (Instagram or Fortnite).
2. She keeps in contact with people she’s close to, she shows things she likes to do and eat.
3. Personal answer

II – Vocabulary
A. 1. d 2. a 3. f 4. e 5. b

III – Grammar
A. 1. bought; arrived 2. Did you know; didn’t; was
B. 1. for 2. for 3. since 4. since
C. 1. lately 2. ever 3. How long 4. already 5. yet
D. 1. have sent 2. has lost 3. Have you read; haven’t 4. hasn’t phoned

IV – Writing
Personal answer

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