ENGLISH LISTENING TEST - 8th GRADE

Name: _______________________________________________________

Class: ____________ Number: _____________ Date: _______________

Teacher: Veronica Karvat Classification:__________________

GROUP I – Reading and Vocabulary

(90p)

HOLLISTER – THE PERFECT STORE FOR TEENS

Hollister is one of the most popular fashion stores for teens of all ages all over the world. People love
to go to Hollister because you are really buying a cool image that will make you accepted in any teen
group. But what exactly is Hollister?

J.M. Hollister made a clothing company for teenagers in 1922. He wanted clothes to be comfortable,
casual and fashionable, and also more affordable for teens. He used the surfer slang and decided to
call girls Bettys and boys Dudes. He named his store after a place in California, after the South
Californian Beaches. In 2000, the brand Hollister was adopted by Abercrombie & Fitch, which wanted
a brand especially for young people. So, Hollister became the “summer” store, with clothes more
accessible for younger consumers, while Abercrombie became the “winter” store but they both sell
summer and winter clothes. Since then, Hollister has become famous for its trendy clothes, especially
its hoodies, t-shirts and jeans which every teen dreams of having. You can find a Hollister store in
most major cities around the world. Alternatively, you can also shop online. Check it out!

Adapted from: https://sites.google.com/site/walkerhollister/home

A. Match the sentences according to the text: ( 4 x 5p = 20p)

1. Hollister is a store for a. after a place in California

2. Hollister sells b. teens all over the world
3. Hollister is famous for c. Its hoodies
4. Hollister named the store d. casual and affordable clothes

B. Match the words from the text to the following meanings. (4 x 5p = 20p)

1. not too expensive a. trendy

2. fashionable b. affordable
3. brand c. very nice
4. cool d. the company which makes the clothes.
 C. Find and match details about the text. (4 x 5p = 20p)

1. When the brand was created a. All over the world

2. What girls are called b. in 2000
3. When Hollister became popular c. Bettys
4. Where can you find a Hollister store? d. in 1922

D. Label the following clothes items images with the correct word definition. (10 x 3p = 30p)

a) C __ __ b) B __ __ __ __ d) W __ __ __ __
c) J __ __ __ __

f) D __ __ __ __ h) F __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
e) J __ __ __ __ __

i) S __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
g) B __ __ __ __ __ __ __
j) H __ __ __ __ __
 GROUP II – Grammar
(70p)

A. Rewrite the sentences and insert the adverb in the right place. (5 x 6p = 30p)
1. Lunch is ready at 1:00. (always)
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2. She goes swimming on Mondays. (sometimes)
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3. Tim drinks orange juice. (never)
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4. I play computer games with my dad. (often)
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5. Do you go to the cinema? (usually)
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B. Put the verbs into the Present Simple: (6 x 4p = 20p)

1. John _______________ (start) work at 9:00 a.m. at the bank.
2. Lots of tourists ___________________ (visit) Dublin in the summer.
3. My cat usually ____________ (sleep) next to me when I’m studying.
4. Simon´s father usually _________________ (drive) to work.
5. My sister sometimes ____________ (write) articles for a newspaper.
6. Paul and I _______________ (not go) to the beach on weekends.

C. Complete the dialogue with the Present Continuous. (6 x 5p = 30p)

1. Peter ______________________ (study) for the test.
2. Today _____________________ (leave) school at 5 o’clock
3. No, I _______________________ (not/write) the e-mail now.
4. Sshh! Look, the teacher _____________________ (come)! Be quiet.
5. Today we __________________ (eat) breakfast in the coffee shop.
6. I can’t go now! I ____________________ (have) some problems sending this.
 GROUP III- Writing
(40p)

Write a short paragraph about super model Gemma Ward. Use the information to help
you.

Nationality + Job: Australian model

Date of birth: November 3, 1987
Place of birth: Perth, Australia
Eyes + Hair: Green, blonde
Occupation: Successful model and actress
Children: three
Husband: David Letts

Biography:
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