Blueprint 1: A1 Beginner

Vocabulary
1. Read the sentences. Circle the correct answers.
1. We take our computer science class in the computer_________.
2. I do my homework in the_________ _________ after school.
3. At lunch I drink from the __________ __________.
4. The library is always so __________. It's easy to study.
5. My father drives the car so __________. It's fun.
6. My bedroom is really__________. My mother is angry.
7. It's so hot today. The sun is__________.
8. When it's__________ I take my umbrella.
9. There are many beautiful flowers in the flower _________.
10. I live in the school __________ with my classmates.

1. a. office b. student union c. lab d. lobby

2. a. lab b. reading room c. information desk d. coffee table
3. a. noticeboard b. water fountain c. study room d. coffee maker
4. a. slow b. old c. new d. quiet
5. a. crowded b. big c. fast d. delicious
6. a. dirty b. fast c. floor d. short
7. a. cool b. shining c. snowy d. cloudy
8. a. raining b. cold c. warm d. grass
9. a. office b. room c. lab d. bed
10. a. fountain b. centre c. desk d. room

2. Fill in the gaps with the correct words from the box.

pool table vending machine coffee maker TV couch

1. I often play on the __________ __________with my friends after lunch.

2. After school I always watch __________.
3. I make a drink with the __________ __________ for breakfast.
4. There is a __________ __________ with snacks and drinks in the common room.
5. On the weekend I sit on the __________ and read books.

3. Match the questions and answers.

1. Could I have your phone number, please? a. Sorry, he isn't available. Can I take a message?
2. May I speak to John, please? b. Hi, my name is Chris. Could I…
3. Good morning. Sarah speaking. c. 30 minutes.
4. How many students are there in your class? d. Yes, it's 0203 467 1921.
5. How long does it take to get to the city? e. There are 20.

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Grammar
4. Fill the gaps with the correct form of the verb.
1. My bedroom (look)__________ clean.
2. These French fries (taste)__________ delicious.
3. The library (be)__________ quiet.
4. This test (seem)__________ difficult.
5. The lifts in this building (be)__________ slow.

5. Put the words in order to make sentences or questions.

1. rarely / lab / crowded. / is / The /
______________________________
2. Our / are sometimes / difficult. / tests
______________________________
3. the / vending / food / There / always / machine. / is / in
______________________________
4. in / are / common room. / There / people / usually / the
______________________________
5. often / am / class. / in / I
______________________________

6. Circle the correct word(s).

1. How (often /many / far) do you study?
2. How (often / far / long) does it take to get to the city?
3. How (old / far / many) is it to the school?
4. How (many / old / crowded ) is the underground?
5. How (much / many / long ) students are in your class?

7. Find the error and write the correction on the line.

1. He's very smart professor.
2. It's a so windy day.
2. The teacher is a polite.
4. Today is an really nice.
5. I have a quick a question.
________________________________________
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________________________________________
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Comprehension
8. Read and circle true or false.
Victor’s Dorm

I love my new halls! My room is very small, but it’s nice. It’s on the top floor. And it’s at the end of the
corridor. It’s not near the stairs, so it’s very quiet at night. There’s a great student common room on the
first floor. It has couches, a really big TV, and a pool table. In the building next door there’s a coffee shop
and bakery. It always smells delicious. I usually eat breakfast there. Behind the halls there’s a courtyard.
There’s grass and trees, and tables with benches. I like to study out there in sunny weather.

1. Victor has a big room in halls. true false

2. It’s loud there at night. true false
3. The student common room has a coffee maker. true false
4. Victor seldom goes out for breakfast. true false
5. He sometimes studies outside near his halls. true false

9. Read and circle true or false.

[phone rings]
Sarah: Hi, Pedro? This is Sarah. Where are you?
Pedro: At home. What’s up?
Sarah: I’m at the student union with Terri. They’re showing a film tonight, and it looks really scary. It
starts at 7.00 Do you want to join us?
Pedro: That sounds great. I love scary films. I can take my parents’ car.
Sarah: How long does it take to get here?
Pedro: Usually about 20 minutes. But the weather’s bad. It takes longer when it’s raining. Maybe half an
hour.
Sarah: OK, but hurry. It’s always crowded here on Film Night.
Pedro: All right. Oh, how much does it cost?
Sarah: It’s free with a student ID.

1. Both Sarah and Pedro are at home. true false

2. For Pedro, driving to campus usually takes 30 minutes. true false
3. It’s stormy outside now. true false
4. Many students come to Film Night. true false
5. Pedro needs to bring his ID. true false

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Answer Key

1. 5.
1. lab 1. The lab is rarely crowded.
2. reading room 2. Our tests are sometimes difficult.
3. water fountain 3. There is always food in the vending machine.
4. quiet 4.There are usually people in the common room.
5. fast 5. I am often in class.
6. dirty
7. shining 6.
8. raining 1. often
9. bed 2. long
10. halls 3. far
4. crowded
2. 5. many
1. pool table
2. TV 7.
3. coffee maker 1. He's a very smart professor.
4. vending machine 2. It's a really/very windy day.
5. couch 3. The teacher is polite.
4. Today is really nice.
3. 5. I have a quick question.
1. d
2. a 8.
3. b 1. false
4. e 2. false
5. c 3. false
4. false
4. 5. true
1. looks
2. taste 9.
3. is 1. false
4. seems 2. false
5. are 3. true
4. true
5. true