TERM TEST 1

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Vocabulary
1 Complete these sentences with one word. Write one letter in each space. One letter in each word is given.
1 I quite like the food in the school _ _n_ _ _ _ – it’s healthy and varied.
2 Lucy says that my _r_ _ _ _ _ _ don’t go with this skirt – but these are the only pair of shoes I have.
3 You must always have a positive _ _ _ _ _u_ _, even when something goes wrong.
4 It doesn’t look like leather – what _ _ _ _ _ _ _l is your jacket made of?
5 Sandra says she gets too much homework so she hasn’t got the time for after-school _l_ _ _ .
6 There’s nothing wrong with showing your _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _n_ when you don’t do well in an exam or a competition.
7 I’m not confident enough to perform on _ _a_ _ before a big audience.
8 Grace is really good at tennis. We must _ _ _s_ _ _ _ her to join the school team.

2 Match the definitions in A with the words in B.

A B
1 Someone who’s trying to do better than you. a ambition
2 A strong feeling that you want to be successful b score
3 In some schools, it is compulsory. c sandals
4 A place at school where they hold technology classes. d reception
5 You wear them without socks when it’s very hot. e heel
6 This is what you hope your team will do more than the other team. f competitor
7 The part of the shoe under the back of your foot g uniform
8 This is where people go when they first walk into a school or a hotel. h IT room

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these words. Make any necessary changes.

athlete beat court cotton hard labs packed smart

1 Guess what – we have Milton College football team 3–0!

2 If you want to play tennis this afternoon, you must book the as soon as you can.
3 When we go on school trips, we normally eat a lunch.
4 We have two science in my school – one for chemistry and one for biology.
5 Tricia has to work really if she wants to get better grades.
6 Sally was wearing a beautiful, white sundress made of .
7 You look really in your new suit! Are you going to an interview?
8 I was quite a good when I was a child. I really enjoyed sport at school.

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Grammar
1 Complete the text with the present simple, present continuous, past simple or past continuous of the
verbs in brackets.
Our new Spanish teacher always (1) (say) that the best way to learn a foreign
language is to practise it with a native speaker. Earlier this year he (2) (show) us a
website where you can find e-pals from a school in Madrid and chat with them online. That’s where I
(3) (meet) Pedro. He’s 14, like me, speaks Italian and English, and now he
(4) (try) to learn French. We (5) (have)
many things in common and we’re both BMX riders! Pedro is a bit crazy – the other day he
(6) (fall) off his bike while he (7) (race)
down the hill – how scary! I love chatting with Pedro and my Spanish (8) (improve)
every day!

2 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1 Sonya doesn’t mind / quite likes / is looking forward to going to summer camp in July. She’s so excited!
2 I dislike / love / quite like chocolate ice cream, but my favourite flavour is strawberry.
3 My brother is afraid of / fond of / interested in hiding my jewellery around the house, but I find it so annoying!
4 She doesn’t mind / can’t stand / loves listening to this group – she has all their songs and has been to all their concerts.
5 Martin doesn’t mind / likes / enjoys lending me his bicycle because he has another one he can use.
6 Are you worried about / good at / afraid of watching this horror movie? Let’s watch something else, then.
7 Dad loves / doesn’t like / doesn’t mind tidying up our rooms all the time, so we should try to help him.

3 Match the beginnings in A with their endings in B to make complete sentences.

A B
1 Buying clothes online is not as
2 What’s the name of that French designer
3 I think this jacket looks much
4 I am thinking of wearing my new
5 This is the
6 They closed the old department store and opened a
bigger one
7 Liam offered to carry my bag,
8 Inexpensive clothes are not always worse
a black leather sandals to the party – what about you?
b which was really kind of him.
c cheapest shoe shop in town.
d than expensive ones.
e exciting as shopping on the high street.
f better on you than the one you tried on before.
g who makes jewellery from plastic bags?
h further down the same street.

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Vocabulary and Grammar

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
I love shopping at street (1) , not only because they are not as expensive (2) shops or
department stores, but also because it’s more fun! First of all, street sellers are (3) easygoing than shop
assistants. Secondly, you can find all sorts of things there, from designer clothes to vintage bags or unusual jewellery and so
on. The only problem is that there isn’t a (4) room. The other day I (5) through the market in town
when I saw a really (6) top, just like the designer ones, only (7) cheaper. I couldn’t try it on, but
I bought it. When I got home I realised it was a bit too big. My friend, (8) ’s very good at fixing things, suggested
making a few changes, but I don’t mind (9) loose clothes. Plus, (10) I , so in a couple of months it
will fit me perfectly.

1 A stores B  markets C  rooms

2 A as B  than C  so
3 A most B  the most C  more
4 A change B  exchange C  changing
5 A walked B  was walking C  walk
6 A cool wool red B 
wool cool red C  cool red wool
7 A more B  very C  much
8 A who B  which C  she
9 A wear B  wearing C  to wear
10
A
  still grow B  am still growing C 
still grew

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Reading
Part 1

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1

Hi Nadia,
A Laura remembers leaving her scarf in
Can you look for my scarf? I had it in your
dad’s car, so it might be there. If not, can you
Nadia’s dad’s car.
check your bedroom? If you find it, give it to my B Laura doesn’t know where her scarf is.
sister at school. C Laura gave her scarf to her sister and now
Lots of love, wants it back.
Laura

Amanda,
James texted me. He can’t come on the trip A James will borrow a bicycle from Amanda.
B James will go on a trip with his friends when
next Sunday unless you lend him a bike
his bike is repaired.
because his is broken and can’t be repaired
C James will only go on the trip if he finds a
in time. bicycle.
Jane

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A Students must remove their clothes from the
lockers before the weekend.
School Gym
B Students must not leave any keys in the
Students must not leave clothes in lockers at weekends.
lockers at the weekend.
Keys for lockers available at reception desk.
C Any clothes left in the lockers at the
weekend will be taken to the reception desk.

4
Ken, A The books cannot be delivered at the time
The books you ordered from E-Library will arrive on that was arranged.
Friday morning, as you requested. If you are not going to B If the delivery time is not convenient, Ken
be in, send them an email the day before to arrange a must write to E-Library.
different time. Delivery is free. C E-Library will not deliver the books until Ken
Barbara emails them.

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SPECIAL OFFER A This offer is limited to students.
Free backpack when you spend €100 or more on B This offer is on items that cost over €100.
school items. C This offer is available for a short period.
Offer starts on 20th August and ends 25th August.

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Part 4

For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear part of an interview with a fashion blogger called Monika Kerr on teenagers’ style choices.
1 When Monika was about 14 years old, she
A was very involved in fashion.
B looked very stylish and fashionable.
C didn’t care about the way she dressed.

2 Monika’s mother felt disappointed

A when Monika didn’t want to go to school.
B when she saw what Monika wore.
C when Monika wore her accessories.

3 Monika says that her mother’s advice

A was the start of her interest in fashion.
B was not polite at all.
C was not important.

4 Who helped Monika develop her fashion choices?

A a famous fashion designer
B her mother
C a best friend

5 Popular fashion designers

A used to play a role in teenager’s fashion ideas.
B make jewellery that is too expensive and too smart.
C don’t like new shoes.

6 Why does Monika think teenagers copy the fashion ideas of their friends?
A Because all teenagers like the same music.
B Because wearing heavy, dark makeup makes them feel like rock stars.
C Because it helps them to develop their own sense of identity.

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Writing
Part 2

Choose one of the questions (1 or 2) in this part.

Write your answer in about 100 words.

Question 1
You see this notice in the school magazine.

Articles wanted!

SPORTS
Do you enjoy doing sports?

Which do you prefer: individual or team sports?

How important is it to win?

Tell us what you think!

Write an article answering these questions and we will publish

the most interesting articles in the next edition of the magazine.

Question 2
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Your story must begin with this sentence:

We were all very fond of old Mr Tanner and were not looking forward to having lessons with the new art teacher.

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Speaking
1 Match 1– 8 with a–h to form questions for the Speaking Exam task.
1 What do a  do to stay healthy?
2 How do you b  you do to relax?
3 What makes c  you come from?
4 Do you have d  you see your friends?
5 What do you enjoy e  spell your surname?
6 What do you f  doing in your free time?
7 How often do g  English lessons?
8 Where do h  you feel happy?

Exam task

Part 1 (2 – 3 minutes)

Phase 1
Good morning / afternoon / evening.
What’s your name?
What’s your surname?
How do you spell it?
Where do you live?
Do you study English at school?
Do you like it?

Phase 2
What kind of films/TV programmes do you like?
What do you like to do when you relax?
Tell us about a book you enjoyed reading.
Which season do you like most?

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