Name: Progress Test 1A – Year 8 Class: ______ No.

: ___ Date: __________________________________

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Teacher: _______________ Mark: ____________________ Enc. Educação: ______________________

I – Reading (20 minutes)

Read the content of a travel agency webpage.

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https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/family-with-teenagers/travel-guide
(abridged and adapted), accessed in July 2019

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 A. These sentences are all wrong. Quote sentences/expressions from the first part of the text (Holidays with
teenagers) to correct them.
1. This trip is only for teenagers and their parents.
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2. Families never meet other people while travelling.

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3. The groups are big, so they only travel by plane or bus.

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4. The activities for teenagers are calm and relaxing.

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B. Read the second part of the text again (Bali – Travel guide) and say if the sentences are true (T)
or false (F).
1. This is a trip for teenagers without their parents. 
2. Balinese culture is poor. 
3. Teenagers can’t take photos. 
4. Lake Bratan is a big lake. 
5. There are gardens and pools in the Tirtagangga Water Palace. 
6. There’s a yoga class on the sixth day. 

C. When can we do these activities? Write the day.

1. Day ___________ 2. Day ______________ 3. Day ______________ 4. Day ____________

D. Answer the questions about the text. Give complete answers.
1. What is the biggest challenge on a family trip?
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2. Why is this trip to Bali perfect for families with teenagers?

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3. Where can teenagers get a suntan?

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4. How many different cities can we visit during this trip?

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 II – Language (15 minutes)
A. Label the hobbies with the words/expressions from the box. There are 5 extra words/expressions.

playing draughts doing gymnastics playing the drums playing chess hiking
rock climbing skateboarding doing martial arts rafting playing bass

1. ________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________ 4. _______________ 5. _________________

________________ _________________ _________________ ________________ _________________

B. Circle the correct options to complete the text.

Hello, my name is Helen and I’m going on a trip to Bali next week with my parents. So today

I’m going to (1)

pack / have / go my bags. I’m preparing my swimsuits, shorts, tops and sandals.

I can’t wait to go to Bali! We’re going to stay at a (2)

museum / hotel / ticket with beach and pool,

which is great because I want to get a (3)

suitcase / photograph / suntan! We’re also going to
(4)
have / visit / go some museums and other attractions. I can’t forget to take some money to buy
(5)
souvenirs / sightseeing / suntan. I’m going to have so much fun!

C. Complete the sentences with the present simple or present continuous of the verbs in brackets.
1. Helen usually ___________________ (go) to the beach during summer holidays.
2. My parents are in Bali and they ___________________ (have) a great time!
3. I’m very busy today because I ___________________ (pack) my bag.
4. Peter ___________________ (not like) the beach. He prefers visiting big cities.
5. Chloe is in Bali, so she ___________________ (not come) to the party tonight.

D. Circle the correct option to complete the dialogue.

Michael: This is a really nice guitar. Is it (1) your / yours / you?

Abigail: No, it isn’t. My sister plays the guitar, so it’s (2) she / her / hers. My parents gave it to
(3)
him / her / hers when she was 6 years old.

Michael: Do (4) you / she / they play any musical instrument?

Abigail: Yes, I do. I play the piano, it’s (5) my / mine / their favourite hobby.

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E. Complete the text with the past simple or past continuous of the verbs in brackets.

1. Anthony _______________ (not go) to the beach with us yesterday because he

__________________ (play) chess with his grandfather.
2. I __________________ (be) 5 years old when I ___________________ (start) doing gymnastics.
3. Last night I ________________ (not answer) the phone because I __________________ (practise)
my gymnastics routine for the competition.
4. When I __________________ (arrive) at the party, everybody ____________________ (have) a
great time.
5. While Madison _________________ (watch) TV, Aiden and Ethan _____________________
(prepare) a surprise party for her.

III – Writing (15 minutes)

Write a short text (50-90 words) about you and your favourite hobby. Don’t forget to…

 introduce yourself (name, age, nationality, job/occupation)

 say what your favourite hobby is
 explain the reasons why you are fond of this hobby
 say when/where you do it
 mention how much time you spend on it
 …
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Good work!

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Answer key

I – Reading
A. 4 x 2% = 8%
1. “… including aunts, uncles or cousins, of course.” (l. 1) | 2. “… because families often end up making
friendships with other families from all over the world.” (ll. 2-3) | 3. “… we can to go on local boats, buses or
trains…” (ll. 4-5) | 4. “… each day has action and adventure activities…” (l. 7)
B. 6 x 2% = 12%
1. F | 2. F | 3. F | 4. T | 5. T | 6. T
C. 4 x 2% = 8%
1. 5 | 2. 3 | 3. 6 | 4. 4
D. 4 x 3% = 12%
1. The biggest challenge on a family trip is keeping the kids entertained. | 2. It’s perfect for families with
teenagers because it’s a combination of organised activities and space to explore on your own. | 3. They
can get a suntan at the beach or by the pool. | 4. We can visit 4 different cities (Ubud, Candidasa, Amed and
Seminyak).
II – Language
A. 5 x 1% = 5%
1. playing draughts | 2. playing the drums | 3. hiking | 4. rock climbing | 5. doing martial arts
B. 5 x 1% = 5%
1. pack | 2. hotel | 3. suntan | 4. visit | 5. souvenirs
C. 5 x 2% = 10%
1. goes | 2. are having | 3. am packing | 4. doesn’t like | 5. isn’t coming
D. 5 x 1% = 5%
1. yours | 2. hers | 3. her | 4. you | 5. my
E. 10 x 1% = 10%
1. didn’t go / was playing | 2. was / started | 3. didn’t answer / was practising | 4. arrived / was having |
5. was watching / were preparing
III – Writing (25%)
Personal answer.

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