Reading: Adayinthelifeof A Drama Student

10-WS7
A Reading
1. Read the text.
A Day in the Life of

a Drama Student
Unlike some college courses and university
degrees, going to drama school will certainly
take over your life. It is going to be fun but it
isn’t going to be easy. The one, two or three
years will fly by and before you know it you
will be out in that big wide world with a head
full of knowledge.
Your life will change from day one and you may be shocked if you have just come from a normal high school.
You should get used to very early mornings and don’t be surprised if you need to be at school before 8 am.
You might have to do body stretches and vocal exercises, getting your head and body ready for the long day
ahead. You are going to need a whole lot of commitment and dedication.
You will also have a variety of classes to attend during the day times. You will be given study periods which
you should spend in the library and not in the student cafe. Most drama schools will have a basic timetable of
around 10 am to 5 pm and all the extra work is done before and after those times.
There are the text studies and research to be done for your essays. It’s not all about acting, it’s about
expressing yourself on paper too. A lot of drama students get part time evening jobs in restaurants which
again is hard on you especially if you have a class the next morning at 9 am. What do you think? Would you
like to be a drama student?
Copyright © Macenta Publishing & Digital Solutions

Adapted from actorhub.co.uk
2. Match the words from the text with the correct definitions.
a) ...............................................: hard work or effort you put into something

b) ...............................................: to tell or show what you are thinking by words, looks or actions
c) ...............................................: related to the voice or singing
d) ...............................................: differences within a group that make it interesting
e) ...............................................: to straighten your arms, legs or body to full length
3. Circle whether the answers are true (T) or false (F).
a) Your time at drama school will pass quickly. T F

b) You may have to come to school early. T F
c) You have the same classes every day. T F
d) You can do your extra work between 10 am and 5 pm. T F
e) You have to write essays. T F
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B Vocabulary
1. Complete the sentences so they make sense.
a) I have just learnt ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

b) She is training for ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................
c) He dreams of ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
d) I am saving up for .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................
e) Yesterday we worked on ......................................................................................................................................................................................................
f) They have to rehearse more because ........................................................................................................................................................................
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C Use of English
1. Complete the sentences with the Simple Past or Present Perfect.
a) I ............................................................... (never / be) to Tokyo.

b) He ............................................................... (live) in Bangkok for a year when he was a student.
c) Oh no! I ............................................................... (lose) my phone!
d) She ............................................................... (send) her grandmother some flowers last month.
e) I ............................................................... (break) my leg the day before the exam.
2. Match the sentences from Table A with those from Table B. Write them below.
Table A Table B
1 The volleyball team has been training
a) They are all clean now.
very hard.
2. Karen has washed all the clothes. b) He is almost ready to show them in a gallery.
3. We have won the school championship! c) We are so happy!
4. I have been watching a lot of nature

d) They are really getting better at the game.
documentaries lately.
5. George has been working very hard on
e) I know more about animals now.
his paintings.
3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the Present Perfect Progressive.
a) She ..................................................... (look) for her keys all morning.

b) Lots of street animals ..................................................... (suffer) because of the cold
weather.
c) The thief ..................................................... (steal) from this shop for the last 6 months.
d) The workers ..................................................... (take) lots of breaks today.
e) My boss ..................................................... (develop) many new projects.
D Writing
Imagine you have recently been attending a famous drama school. Write a diary entry about what you
have been doing and what your new school life is like. Try to write 6-8 sentences.
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E Reading
1. Read the text.
The Best Advice to Give Teenagers

Sometimes it can be difficult for adults to understand
teenagers and for them to understand adults. However,
advice at any age can be useful. So, teenagers, listen up!
Here is some of the most important advice we want to
share with you.
Don’t Try to Plan Your Entire Life Out: It’s often in your teenage years that you first start thinking about your
future. You might begin to consider the types of career you want or the lifestyle you want to have. We would
say to you that you can’t always stick rigidly to a plan, no matter how well thought out it may be. One of the
main pieces of advice to give is that you shouldn’t put specific dates on the major events in your life.

Saying No Is Fine: As a teenager, you may find that there is a lot of pressure to say yes to everything; this
could come from your friends or from other people you know, in and out of school. A part of growing up is to
make some mistakes and learn from them, but making a mistake because someone else told you to is not the
best idea. Maybe some of your friends are going to the cinema, but you don’t really want to. It’s ok to say no
to these and other opportunities that come your way.
Stay Open Minded to The Views and Opinions of Others: As you grow older, you begin to form your own
world view and you might have very strong opinions on certain topics. These opinions will often be different
to those of other people and it is easy to start arguing about them. Instead, you should listen to what these
other people are saying. There isn’t always a wrong and a right.
Adapted from aconsciousrethink.com
2. Match the words from the text with the words which have the same meaning.
a) ............................................................................. = force
b) ............................................................................. = strictly
c) ............................................................................. = fighting, debating
d) ............................................................................. = particular
e) ............................................................................. = chances
3. Tick the information which is mentioned in the text.

a) You should know what job you want to do.
b) You should feel comfortable expressing what you want.
c) You should always be polite.
d) You should know that older people have strong opinions.
e) You should listen before discussing your opinions.
F Vocabulary
1. Circle the words shown in each picture.
a) tidy / messy b) sew / tear c) decorate / tape d) clean / fix

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G Use of English
1. Write one piece of advice for each problem. Use the words in brackets to help you.
a) My friend has been gossiping about me. What should I do?

(should) .................................................................................................................................................................................................
b) I was looking after my friend’s hamster and now I can’t find it.
(ought to) .............................................................................................................................................................................................
c) My friends are coming over for dinner and I have burnt all the food.
(had better) ........................................................................................................................................................................................
d) I was supposed to create a video for a group project but I forgot.

(If I were you) ....................................................................................................................................................................................
e) I ruined the new shoes my mum bought me.

(ought to) .............................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Circle the correct answers.
a) I love ice cream but I should eat / shouldn’t eat too much because it’s bad for my teeth.
b) You ought not to / ought to talk to your teacher if you don’t understand the lesson.
c) Where ought to I go / should I go if I want to buy retro sunglasses?
d) You had better not / had better take too many bags with you. You will have to pay extra.
e) There is a lunar eclipse tonight. I had better / had better not get my telescope so I can
see it more clearly.
3. Complete the sentences.
a) In this country you must ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

b) For our class we have to .......................................................................................................................................................................................................
c) He doesn’t have to wear a school uniform because ......................................................................................................................................
d) She needs to go to the optician because ................................................................................................................................................................
e) When I feel angry, I have to ...............................................................................................................................................................................................
H Writing
Pick a famous historical figure and imagine them as a teenager. Write a dialogue between them and their
parents.
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I Reading
1. Read the text.
The Invention of the Football
Early footballs were actually inflated animals’ bladders which were then tied and closed, much like
balloons with a knot. As a result, they were not perfectly round. Another problem was they would often
explode. Because of this, shoemakers used leather to sew the balls into a special case.
In Europe the first proper football was made by Lindon and William Gilbert. Their football was the
first-round ball. In 1849, Lindon was working in front of a rugby school in England. His customers often
asked him to make footballs for the boys at the school.
As a shoemaker he regularly received leather for making shoes so he used this material to create the
balls for the boys. His wife often helped him; she blew the air into the animal bladders before Lindon
covered them with leather. This was a dangerous job as some of the bladders came from ill animals.
In 1862 Lindon invented an inner tube made of natural rubber. It was easy to work with and he
could create a perfect sphere with it. He then covered it with 7 strips of leather. His design
became so popular that it was the only one he used for all the footballs he made. He also
invented an air pump to keep the football inflated. However, during his life he never
patented any part of his design.
Adapted from inventions-handbook.com
2. Match the words with the correct definitions.
a) bladder ............ 1. a round pipe made of metal, glass or rubber

b) material ............ 2. a special document that gives you the right to make or sell a new invention
c) tube ............ 3. the organ in your body that holds urine
d) sphere ............ 4. cloth used for making clothes
e) patent ............ 5. a ball shape
3. Put the events in the correct order.
a) He invented a special tube which made his job easier. ............
b) The first footballs weren’t spheres and often exploded. ............
c) He didn’t patent his inventions. ............
d) Lindon made balls for the local rugby school. ............

e) He made a special pump for his football. ............
J Vocabulary
1. Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.
developing inspired invent copied name
a) He decided to ........................................... his new invention after his daughter. It’s called the TINABOT.
b) The phone company is ........................................... a new health app.
c) I tried to ........................................... a programme that could do my homework for me.
d) The shell of the crab ........................................... the army to create new shields.
e) She ........................................... my product and its name. I can’t believe she would do that!
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K Use of English
1. Change the active sentences into passive.
a) He wears a blue jacket. ........................................................................................................................................................
b) They make pancakes. ........................................................................................................................................................
c) She walks her dog. ........................................................................................................................................................
d) You don’t do your project. ........................................................................................................................................................
e) We design phone cases. ........................................................................................................................................................
2. Tick the sentences which are correct. If it is incorrect, write what it should be.
a) The house was robbed last weekend.

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b) The rabbit was taken to the vet every two months.

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c) The artist were inspired by the colours of the forest.

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d) This car is produced in Germany, but now it is made in China.

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e) The grass is cut on Sundays.

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3. Look the pictures. Write 5 sentences about what was done to the kitchen. Use the Simple Past Passive.
a) ........................................................................................................................
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c) ........................................................................................................................
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d) ........................................................................................................................
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L Writing
Go to the DEPP link and watch the video. Choose one of the bad inventions you saw. Write what it does
and why it didn’t work well. Give one suggestion to improve the design.
What does it do? ................................................................................................................................................................................................................
Why didn’t it work?

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How would you improve it?

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MReading
1. Read the text.
21st Century Life Skills Kids

Should Know
Most parents in the 21st century want to make sure
their kids are strong academically. We all know that
schoolwork matters, but there are other life skills that
may be more important in the future.
Communication
Kids learn most of their communication skills at home through parents and siblings. The more we can
demonstrate good communication skills, the more our kids will be better prepared to talk with people outside
their family. Don’t forget that listening is a critical part of communication — not just speaking.
Collaboration
“Collaborate” is just a fancy word for knowing how to work with others. When do kids have an opportunity
to work with others? When they’re playing. Older kids often learn collaboration skills through organized
activities such as sports teams, dance classes, etc. Parents should try to coach their kids through challenges
as they come up.
Persistence
Someone with persistence not only has the courage to take on a challenging task, but they also stick with it to

see it through to a successful end. These skills are essential for entrepreneurs, scientists and other important
career paths. We should see failure as an opportunity to learn from and then persistence will follow.
Adapted from selfsufficientkids.com
2. Research the definitions of the following words.

a) academically: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
b) communication: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
c) sibling: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
d) challenges: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
e) persistence: ........................................................................................................................................................................................................
3. Complete the sentences with a word from the text.
a) School work is important, but so are other .................................................................... skills.

b) ....................................................................... and speaking are important in communication.
c) Kids learn to collaborate when they ..................................................................... with others.
d) Older kids can learn to collaborate when they do .......................................... activities.
e) If you ................................................................................. , it is an opportunity to learn.
N Vocabulary
1. Circle the correct words.
a) Did she apologize / express for shouting at you?
b) I need to fix / follow the instructions when I am building this table.
c) He speaks / tells very honestly to everyone he meets.
d) You didn’t recognize / remember me when I saw you in the street. Perhaps it was because my hair is very
different now.
e) She can’t spell / express how she is feeling. I think that is why she is so frustrated.
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O Use of English
1. Look at the pictures. What are the people hopeless at doing? Create full sentences.
a) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
b) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
c) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
d) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
2. Put the following phrases on a scale from worst at doing something to best at doing something.
OK at useless at excellent at bad at pretty good at
c) e)
a) b) d)
3. Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Alison: Can you a) ...................................... (tell) me what you are good at?
Riley: Well, I am excellent at b) ...................................... (collaborate) with others and people tell
me I can c) ...................................... (communicate) well.
Alison: Are you good at d) ...................................... (follow) instructions?
Riley: Sometimes I e) ...................................... (be), but I often f) ...................................... (do) what I think
works best for me.
Alison: What about g) ...................................... (express) your ideas?
Riley: Oh, I am excellent at h) ...................................... (explain) what I am i) ...................................... (think).

It is my strongest skill.
P Writing
What skills make you different from everyone else? Why? Give examples from your daily life. Please write
6-8 sentences.
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Q Reading
1. Read the text.
Why are they acting like this?

On the afternoon of 29 July 2020, nine killer whales surrounded Victoria Morris’s boat off the coast of Spain.
At first she was excited; this wasn’t her first-time meeting orcas. But the atmosphere quickly changed when
the whales started ramming and spinning the boat 180 degrees. At one point, Victoria watched parts of the
boat float away.
The pod rammed the boat for more than an hour, during this time the crew were too busy getting the sails
and radioing a mayday – “Orca attack!” – to feel fear. When Victoria went below deck to prepare a bag she
heard a scary noise. The orcas were whistling to each other and it was so loud that the people on the boat
had to shout to communicate. The crew understood the orcas were all working together to damage the boat.
The crew waited an hour and a half for rescue and by the time help arrived, the orcas were gone. The boat
was helped to the nearest port and was examined. When it was lifted, they could see teeth marks along the
bottom.
Rocío Espada works with the marine biology laboratory at the University of Seville and has observed this
population of orca in the Gibraltar Straits for years. She was shocked. She said, “I’ve seen these orcas grow
from babies, I know their life stories, I’ve never seen or heard of attacks.” Orca specialists around the world
are also surprised. They agree the behaviour is “highly unusual”. Most agree that something is stressing the
orcas. And when it comes to sources of stress, there are plenty to choose from.
Adapted from theguardian.com
2. Match the words from the text with the correct definitions.
a) ..........................................: to make a high musical sound by blowing air through your lips
b) ..........................................: all the people who work on a ship or plane
c) ..........................................: a place where ships can be loaded and unloaded
d) ..........................................: to run or drive into something very hard
e) ..........................................: a group of sea animals, such as whales or dolphins,
that swim together
3. Answer the questions with short answers.
a) How many killer whales came around the boat? ............................................................................
b) How did the whales communicate with each other? ............................................................................

c) What kind of marks were on the bottom of the boat? ............................................................................
d) How did Rocio Espada feel about the event? ............................................................................
e) Why are the orcas behaving in this way? ............................................................................
R Vocabulary
1. Write two things you can do which are connected to each of the words.
develop publish
discover pass
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S Use of English
1. Write sentences with the correct forms.
Simple Past Present Perfect

I / see
You / go
He / take
She / eat
They / discover
Beth
2. Put the verbs into the correct tense (Simple Past or Present Perfect).
a) We (publish / not) ............................................................................ our magazine last week.

b) She (be / not) ............................................................................ there ten minutes ago.
c) He (develop / not) ............................................................................ any new products so far.
d) My brother (pass / not) ............................................................................ his driving test yesterday.
e) They (discover / not) ............................................................................ what the secret of the map is yet.
3. Complete the conversation with the Simple Past or Present Perfect.
Olivia: I a) ....................................................... (see / not) you for a long time. Where b) ....................................................... ? (you / be)
Ryan: I c) ....................................................... (just / fly) back from Canada.
Olivia: Oh really? What d) ....................................................... (you / do) there?
Ryan: I e) ................................................... (go) whale watching.
Olivia: Wow! What kind of whales f) .................................................... (you / see)there?
Ryan: I g) ............................................ (see) orcas. h) ........................................................ (you / ever / visit)
Canada? It’s an amazing country.
Olivia: Yes. I i) ....................................................... (be) there twice.
Ryan: When j) ....................................................... (you / go) there?
Olivia: The first time I k) ....................................................... (go) there l) ....................................................... (be) 1999 and the
second time was 2011.
T Writing
Puffer fish puff up when they are scared or angry. Write what you would say to a puffer fish to get it all
puffy. Write 6-8 sentences.
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U Reading
1. Read the text.
A Tiny Miscommunication with

a Massive Consequence
Before George Washington became the first president
of the United States in 1789, he was a young soldier for
Britain. At that time both Britain and France were fighting
over areas of land in the US. Washington was sent to a
fort near Pittsburgh controlled by French-Canadians.
Washington surprised the French force under the command of Joseph Coulon de Villiers de Jumonville. He
was able to surround them in a small ravine, but then Jumonville was killed and nobody really knows why.
Perhaps Washington ordered an attack, or somebody accidentally fired their weapon, creating chaos.
However, the real problems began after the French forces in the fort found out about the death of Jumonville.
In fact, the fort was under the control of Jumonville’s brother. Washington was trying to retreat to safety
when he became surrounded and agreed to surrender. The two sides agreed, but the surrender document
was written in French – a language George couldn’t read.
Washington wanted a peaceful resolution so he pretended he could read it and signed the treaty. Because
he couldn’t read what was written he didn’t see the sentence added by Jumonville’s brother. It said that the
British troops had “assassinated” a French ambassador. This was a huge insult to France and when George
signed it he admitted to the “assassination” in writing. This foolish miscommunication started a global war.
Adapted from listverse.com
2. Complete the table with information about each word.
fort ravine surrender assassinate

Noun, verb or adjective
Meaning
3. Circle whether the answers are True (T) or False (F).
a) Washington was a soldier for the French. T F

b) We know why Jumonville died. T F
c) Jumonville’s brother controlled a fort. T F
d) Washington didn’t know French. T F
e) There was a trick sentence in the surrender treaty. T F
V Vocabulary
1. Write what you would say in each situation.
a) Your friend is talking very quietly and you can’t hear them.
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b) You didn’t understand the teacher’s instructions about the project.

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c) A new friend has just told you their age, but you didn’t understand what they said.
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WUse of English
1. Colour the sentences accordingly. Predictions and Hopes are blue. Spontaneous Decisions are yellow.
Plans are green.
I’m sure you will love it. I’ll hold the door for you. What are you doing next Tuesday?
I’m going shopping with Stella. I don’t think I’ll ever be rich. I’ll cook. You clean.
You’ll pass the exam. I’ll drive. I’m studying online this afternoon.
2. Circle the correct choice.
a) Don’t worry about the weather. I’m sure it will be / is being sunny.
b) I won’t come / am not coming to dinner. I have to take my dog to the vet.
c) Are you cold? I’ll close / am closing the window.
d) Don’t leave your phone there! Someone is stealing / will steal it.
e) In this presentation I will talk / am going to talk about why we should learn a language.
3. Correct the sentences.
a) He’s playing really badly. There’s no way he is winning this game.

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b) I’ll meet Hazel and Charlotte later for coffee.

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c) I’ll start drum lessons on Saturday. I’m really looking forward to it.
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d) Tell her to come. I’m sure she is joining us.

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e) That looks heavy. I carry it for you.

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X Writing
Go to the DEPP link and watch the video. Imagine you have to explain the video to someone who hasn’t
seen it. Write a short paragraph giving key information from what you have watched. Write between 6-8
sentences. Answer the extra question at the bottom of the page.
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Do you think the language in the video is more or less difficult than English? Why / Why not?
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Y Reading
1. Read the text.
What are the World’s Oldest Languages?

Currently, about 7,000 languages are spoken around the world. They belong
to different language families and their origins date back thousands of years
ago. Researchers are still finding it difficult to determine which language is the
oldest. Here are some examples.
Egyptian: Egyptian is considered one of the oldest languages in the world, as
it is already about 4,700 years old. Autobiographical writings found on walls of
Egyptian tombs were said to be created around 2600 BC to 2000 BC. In Egypt,
the language is the country’s oldest language.
Chinese: The first script that appeared with Chinese characters was from
1250 BC. This makes it more than 3,000 years old. Currently, it is the language
with the most speakers. According to the latest data, about 1.24 billion speak
Chinese as their first language .
Latin: Latin first appeared in 75 BC. There is also Old Latin that was used before
this. The Roman Empire elected to make Latin its formal language, making it
an important language at that time. Latin was the origin of all the Romance
languages – Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan and Romanian and
many words today, including a number of words in modern-day English. Latin is
still around. It remains an official language in the Vatican and in Poland. Millions
of people are still learning the language, although it is mostly taught as a course
in higher education classes.
Adapted from daytranslations.com
2. Match the words with the correct definitions.
a) determine ............ 1. written language

b) tomb ............ 2. to continue to be in the same state or condition
c) script ............ 3. to find out the facts about something
d) appear ............ 4. to be seen or to exist in a place
e) remain ............ 5. a stone structure where a dead person is buried
3. Write which language the sentences refer to.
a) This language was found in tombs. ...........................................................
b) French and Italian came from this language. ...........................................................
c) This language is spoken in Poland. ...........................................................
d) This language is spoken by the most people. ...........................................................
e) This language is over 4,000 years old. ...........................................................

Z Vocabulary
1. Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.
switch extinct revive native speaker get rid of
a) Have you ever heard of Berber? It was spoken in Morocco, but now it is .................................................... . Nobody
knows it.
b) They are trying to .................................................... Gaelic and get more people interested it.
c) Avery can .................................................... between French and Italian so easily.
d) We have .................................................... of Spanish in our class. He can also speak English.
e) My teacher wants to .................................................... our grammar book because it is so boring.
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AA Use of English
1. Write the sentences using the tenses given.
a) She – often – forget – her book – for German. (Present Simple)

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b) I – think – I – start learning – Japanese. (Future)

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c) Where – he – travel – to? (Present Perfect)

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d) How often – you – talk – with – a native speaker – last month? (Past Simple)
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e) My brother – move – to China – next Saturday. (Present Continuous)

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2. Circle the correct answers.
a) The keys was / were found near the garden gate. d) A lot of glass was / were broken here.
b) Chinese letters is / are written on this sign. e) I don’t know if Latin is / are spoken here.
c) Gaelic was / were revived so it wouldn’t go extinct.
3. Complete the sentences.
a) While I was shouting .........................................................................................................................................................................

b) He has never .............................................................................................................................................................................................
c) They often ...................................................................................................................................................................................................
d) I hope she ....................................................................................................................................................................................................
e) Did you ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... ?
BB Writing
Imagine the letter ‘k’ has disappeared from the alphabet. Write a short paragraph explaining where it
has gone and why. How has its disappearance changed the way we talk and write? Write between 6-8
sentences. Create a missing poster under your writing.
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CC Reading
1. Read the text.
William Wallace
William Wallace was a Scottish knight who fought the King of
Edward I of England in the Middle Ages. Wallace was probably
born around 1270-1272, but little is known about his birth or
childhood. Exactly where and when Wallace was born is not
very clear. Some people say he was born about 1272, but a
book printed in the 16th century called History of William
Wallace and Scottish Affairs says he was born in 1276.
While William was alive, King Edward offered Scotland a

deal which allowed them to have a Scottish king so long as
King Edward was still in charge. This required the Scottish
nobles to swear allegiance to him. Wallace refused, and
led the resistance which followed. At the Battle of
Stirling Bridge in 1297, won by Wallace against a
much larger force. In the six months following
Stirling Bridge, Wallace led a raid into northern
England. He wanted to show that Scotland also

had the power to damage areas in England the
way the English had done in Scotland.
Wallace escaped capture by the English until 5 August 1305. He was taken to London at Westminster Hall,
where he was tried for treason. At his trial he said, “I could not be a traitor to Edward because I was never
his subject”. After the trial, on 23 August 1305, Wallace was taken from the hall, and dragged through the
city at the heels of a horse. He was given the worst kind of execution in English Law.
In 2002 William Wallace was ranked as number 48 of the 100 Greatest Britons in a detailed UK survey
done by the BBC.
Adapted from https://wiki.kidzsearch.com/wiki/William_Wallace
2. Circle the words which match the correct definitions.

a) trial / allegiance ............ 1. a legal process in a court with a judge
b) trial / resistance ............ 2. fighting against someone who is attacking you
c) execution / resistance ............ 3. when someone is killed as a punishment
d) treason / allegiance ............ 4. loyalty to a leader, country or belief
e) execution / treason ............ 5. the crime of being disloyal to your country
3. Complete the sentences with a word from the text.
a) Nobody really knows ........................................ and ........................................ William Wallace

was born.
b) King Edward I wanted the Scottish ........................................ to be loyal to him.
c) William Wallace ........................................ the Battle of Stirling Bridge.
d) Before 1305, William had ........................................ capture.
e) His execution was the ........................................ in English law.
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DD Vocabulary
1. Match the words to the definitions.
a) arrest ............ 1. a formal meeting in a law court

b) judge ............ 2. a person who is in control of a court of law
c) prison ............ 3. to catch and hold
d) trial ............ 4. a building where criminals are forced to live
EE Use of English
1. Underline the action in each sentence which happened first in red.
a) The storm destroyed the treehouse we had built.
b) We collected the leaves that had fallen from the tree.
c) My mum had made a wonderful cake before I came home from school.
d) When she went out in the afternoon, she had already completed four homework assignments.
e) He had sent her an email before he went to visit her in Barcelona.
2. Match the expressions in each table to create full sentences.
Part I Part II
1 When I got home… a) she had never been on a plane before.
2. The thief was arrested… b) after he had burgled more than ten homes.
3. I wasn’t shocked when I heard he was in c) after the lawyers had given their final
jail… statements.
4. When my mum came to visit me… d) I realized I had lost my wallet.
e) because he had always had problems with the

5. The jury started discussing the case…
police.
3. Complete the conversation with the Past Perfect.
Maya: Did you enjoy the new restaurant?

Daniel: Not at all! I a) ........................................................ (never / be) to such a terrible place before. It was a disaster.
Maya: A disaster? Why? I b) ........................................................ (hear) good things about it.
Daniel: Well, they c) ........................................................ (overbook) the tables and we had to wait 45
minutes before we could sit down. Then before we d) ................................................. (order)

the waiter told us the restaurant was closing in 20 minutes.
Maya: Really? e) ........................................................ (you / made) a reservation before you went?
Daniel: Yes, I had.
Maya: What did you do then?
Daniel: Well on our way there, I f) ........................................................ (see) a small pizza place.
So, we went there instead and got a take away.
FF Writing
Who do you think was the most influential person of the last 100 years? Choose an individual, explain
why they did and why you think they are so important for society. Write 6-8 sentences.
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A Day in the Life of

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a) ...............................................: hard work or effort you put into something

3. Circle whether the answers are true (T) or false (F).

a) Your time at drama school will pass quickly. T F

a) I have just learnt ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

a) I ............................................................... (never / be) to Tokyo.

3. We have won the school championship! c) We are so happy!

4. I have been watching a lot of nature

a) She ..................................................... (look) for her keys all morning.

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3. Tick the information which is mentioned in the text.

b) You should feel comfortable expressing what you want.

c) You should always be polite.

d) You should know that older people have strong opinions.

e) You should listen before discussing your opinions.

a) tidy / messy b) sew / tear c) decorate / tape d) clean / fix

a) My friend has been gossiping about me. What should I do?

d) I was supposed to create a video for a group project but I forgot.

e) I ruined the new shoes my mum bought me.

2. Circle the correct answers.

3. Complete the sentences.

a) In this country you must ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

2. Match the words with the correct definitions.

a) bladder ............ 1. a round pipe made of metal, glass or rubber

3. Put the events in the correct order.

a) He invented a special tube which made his job easier. ............

b) The first footballs weren’t spheres and often exploded. ............

c) He didn’t patent his inventions. ............

d) Lindon made balls for the local rugby school. ............

e) He made a special pump for his football. ............

developing inspired invent copied name

a) He wears a blue jacket. ........................................................................................................................................................

b) They make pancakes. ........................................................................................................................................................

c) She walks her dog. ........................................................................................................................................................

d) You don’t do your project. ........................................................................................................................................................

e) We design phone cases. ........................................................................................................................................................

a) The house was robbed last weekend.

b) The rabbit was taken to the vet every two months.

c) The artist were inspired by the colours of the forest.

d) This car is produced in Germany, but now it is made in China.

e) The grass is cut on Sundays.

What does it do? ................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Why didn’t it work?

How would you improve it?

21st Century Life Skills Kids

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2. Research the definitions of the following words.

3. Complete the sentences with a word from the text.

a) School work is important, but so are other .................................................................... skills.

OK at useless at excellent at bad at pretty good at

Alison: Are you good at d) ...................................... (follow) instructions?

Alison: What about g) ...................................... (express) your ideas?

Riley: Oh, I am excellent at h) ...................................... (explain) what I am i) ...................................... (think).

Why are they acting like this?

3. Answer the questions with short answers.

a) How many killer whales came around the boat? ............................................................................

b) How did the whales communicate with each other? ............................................................................

c) What kind of marks were on the bottom of the boat? ............................................................................

d) How did Rocio Espada feel about the event? ............................................................................

e) Why are the orcas behaving in this way? ............................................................................