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NAME: ___________________________ SURNAME: _______________________________

07/20 SENIOR THREE - MID-YEAR TEST Paper 2
Time allowed: 1h 15 m
SECTION A: Reading Comprehension
Read the text and circle the correct option, true (T) or false (F).

Happiness
Last month, I stopped 100 people in the street and asked them what made them happy. Most people
told me what I expected – falling in love, spending time with family and friends, money – but a few
people had some really interesting answers.
Ben told me that what really makes him happy is people watching, especially in airports. ‘You
see a lot of happiness in airports, especially in the Arrivals area. I love seeing people’s faces as they
see their loved ones return from holiday, or the faces of the travellers when they see who is there
waiting for them.’ Ben then said, ‘Don’t look for the same happy faces in Departures, though – people
there are often stressed or angry because their flights are delayed, or sad because they’re saying
goodbye to someone!’
Hannah told me that what makes her really happy is the sound of the rain. ‘I love it!’ she said. ‘I
love hearing the rain falling against my bedroom window when I’m in bed. Firstly, it makes me happy
that I’m not outside getting wet, and secondly, I think the sound of rain falling is very calming and it
helps me get to sleep at night.’
Finally, Laura told me that she actually loves walking in the rain – the heavier the better! ‘Wild
weather, and particularly rain and wind, makes me so happy, and I love being outside in it,’ she said.
‘There’s nothing better than walking along the beach on a stormy day, especially if I’m tired or in a bad
mood – it always makes me feel better.’
I’m not sure I agree with Laura, but it’s a very good answer. I think my favourite answer is
Hannah’s, because that’s what makes me happy, too!
(Adapted from Speakout Pre-Intermediate Study Booster, Pearson, 2016)

1) One hundred people told the writer that money made them happy. T/F
2) Ben thinks people are happier in the Arrivals area than in the Departures area. T/F
3) Hannah can't sleep when it's raining. T/F
4) Laura likes walking in the rain when she's tired. T/F
5) The writer doesn't agree with Hannah. T/F

SECTION B: Language in Use

I) Choose the correct alternative.

When I got home yesterday afternoon the phone rang. It was my first weekend 1) ____ c home after a
two-week camping holiday so I thought I would have a 2) ____ b quiet days. But after that phone call
c was the same. Rob, my sister's Australian friend, was going to arrive the next day: a week
3)____
b than we expected! My sister was really 5) ____
4)____ a when I told her the news. 'Great! I've 6) ____
b
a his bed. In his last email, he said he would
tidied the small room upstairs for him. I just have to 7) ____
c I was surprised at her reaction, I kept quiet. When I went
try to get here sooner,' she said. 8) ____
b
outside again half an hour later, it 9) ____quite c angry to
heavily. It was very cold, but I was 10) ____
stay at home.
(Adapted from "Music and mood" in Pacesetter Intermediate Workbook, OUP, 2000)

1 a) in b) in the c) at
2 a) little b) few c) many
3 a) something b) anything c) nothing
4 a) earliest b) earlier c) early
5 a) excited b) exciting c) excite
6 a) yet b) already c) never
7 a) make b) do c) work
8 a) Because b) So c) Although
9 a) snows b) was snowing c) is snowing
10 a) enough b) more c) too
II) Write questions about the underlined information:

Dan is talking to his grandfather about his best friend.

Who is your best friend

Grandpa: So then, 1) ____________________________________________________ ?

Dan: Er... I'd say my best friend's Greg.

How is he
Grandpa: Oh, yeah - I've seen him a couple of times. 2) ________________________ ?

Dan: He's really funny and very generous too.

Where did you meet

Grandpa: That's great. 3) _________________________________________________ ?

Dan: We met at school and we went to the same club too.

Do you have any travelled together

Grandpa: 4) ___________________________________________________________ ?

Dan: Yes, we have! We've travelled together many times. Last year we went to Mexico.

Did you have a great time with him

Grandpa: Really? 5) _____________________________________________________ ?

Dan: Yes, I did. I had a great time - as usual! Well, you can never get bored with Greg.

SECTION C: Writing
Write about 70 words on ONE of the following:

a) Last Saturday, you went out with someone for the first time. Write an email to a friend
telling him / her about your date. Write about his / her appearance, personality and say why
you liked / didn't like this person.

b) A popular supermarket has a blog and is asking readers to write about doing housework.
Write a short article for the blog. Say who does the housework in your home, what
housework you do and what you like / don't like doing.

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