Profesores Asociados Egresados del Instituto de Enseñanza Superior en Lenguas

Vivas “Juan Ramón Fernández”

CHILDREN 3 PAPER 1 / 17
Nombre: __________________________________________________________
1. Read the text and answer the questions

Sarah and Ruth are twins. They were born on the same day and look very
similar. But Sarah and Ruth are very different people. Sarah is shy and quiet
but Ruth is not shy and she loves talking to people. The twins have got two
pets. Sarah has got a cat named Sally and Ruth has got a pet bird named Polly.
Sarah’s cat doesn’t like Polly. She wants to eat it!
Sarah and Ruth go to the same school but they are in different classes. Today
there is a History test in Sarah’s class. She is very nervous. She wants to get a
good mark!
Ruth’s class doesn’t have a test. They are having a birthday party in the school
garden. They are all very happy.

1. Sarah and Ruth are very similar people. YES NO

2. What does Ruth like doing?
______________________________________________________________________________
3. The cat likes playing with the bird. YES NO
4. Is Sarah happy today?
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Where are Ruth and her classmates?
______________________________________________________________________________

2. Complete with the words in the box. Be careful! There´s an extra word.

USUALLY AT BUT TO ANY THEIR

Every day, Sarah and Ruth get up very early and go to school. Their father
____________________ takes them by car, ____________________ sometimes they
walk. The school is very near ____________________ house, so this is not a problem.
Today is rainy and very cold and the twins don’t want to go to school. They ask their mother,
“Can we stay ____________________ home? Please, Mum! We haven’t got
____________________ tests and we can help you here.” “Ok,” says Mum. “Just for today.”

3. Complete with the words in the box. Be careful! There´s an extra word.
HELPING HELP STOP BROTHER HUNGRY SLEEP

Sarah and Ruth have got a new baby ____________________. His name is Tommy. He is only
one month old and he is very big and strong. The twins are very happy with him. They like
____________________ their mother with the baby. When Tommy can’t __________________,
they sing him songs and dance in front of him.
Now Tommy is crying. Sarah is giving him a teddy bear. She wants him to
________________ crying! But Tommy is ____________________. He wants his milk, not a
silly toy!

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Vivas “Juan Ramón Fernández”
CHILDREN 3 PAPER 1 / 17
4. Circle the correct word
Holly is one of the twins’ friends. She has got a new kitten. It is
black with brown paws. She named him Tiger. Holly IS PLAYING / PLAYS
with Tiger every day after school. They like PLAY / PLAYING with balls
and small toys. Now Holly and Tiger ARE WATCHING / WATCH television
in the living room.
Yesterday Tiger WAS / WERE on Holly’s bed. Holly’s parents WAS / WERE very
angry. They don’t like animals on their children’s beds.

5. Choose and write. There is an extra bubble

Shall we go and help her? What is she doing? Are you studying

Would you like to go now? Where is Sarah? Can she come to the cinema

Holly and Ruth are at the park.

Claire: Hi, Ruth! ________________________________________________________________

Charlie: She’s at home.
Claire: Really? __________________________________________________________________
Charlie: She’s studying for an English Test.
Claire: Ohhh. ___________________________________________________________ with us?
Chalrlie: I don’t think so. It’s a very difficult test.
Claire: _________________________________________________________________________
Charlie: That’s a good idea! We can do that.
Claire: _________________________________________________________________________
Charlie: Yes, let’s go.

6. Match

1. Do you like eating pizza? A. Let’s close the widow.

2. Can you come to Pizza Hut after school? B. At nine o’clock.

3. What’s the weather like? C. Sorry, I can’t.

4. Brrr. I’m cold. D. It’s rainy and cold.

5. What time is your English test? E. Sure! It’s my favourite food!