EFL RegionalCompetition for 9th Grade Primary School Students

Reading Comprehension – KEY

Part A

1. although
2. driving
3. advance
4. places
5. rush
6. links
7. across
8. major
9. with
10. also

Part B

1. true
2. false
3. true
4. false
5. true
6. true
7. false
8. false
9. false
10. true

Part C

1. single
2. fare
3. valid
4. crowded
5. a network
6. low-cost
7. domestic
8. operates
9. coach
10. a hub
 EFL RegionalCompetition for 9th Grade Primary School Students

Use of English – KEY

Part one Part two Part three

11. sloppy 1. going/that we go 1. couldn’t
12. hire 2. have lent 2. shouldn’t
13. reply 3. was told about 3. will/can/would
14. declare 4. to 4. might/may
15. decent 5. fancy, like 5. could
16. restore 6. as old as 6. must
17. delayed 7. the price 7. couldn’t
18. serious 8. have enough 8. may
19. believe 9. better 9. may/might/could
20. hole 10. don’t we 10. may/might/could
21. contrary 11. far/far away 11. don’t have to
22. lean 12. takes her 12. could
23. idle 13. was 13. mustn’t
24. abuse 14. on playing 14. can’t
25. harsh 15. must
26. rebuild

Part four Part five Part six

1. C 1. I’ve spoken to her twice so far. 1. small
2. B 2. Mark didn’t do his homework. 2. like
3. B Neither did I. 3. could
4. C 3. Gerry told (said to/ordered) 4. worse
5. A me to do my homework. 5. became
6. B 4. We’re thinking about selling 6. throw
7. D this house. It’s too big for us. 7. cancelled
8. C 5. I’m seeing my doctor later 8. reported
9. A today. 9. clear
10. D 10. damaged