PRE-INTERMEDIATE 1 Quick Test 2

Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________

1-Grammar: Tick (✔) A, B, or C to complete the sentences.

1 I ________ my keys yesterday.

A lose  B lost  C was losing 

2 She ________ dinner for us last night.

A cook  B was cooking  C cooked 

3 I ________ TV when you called me.

A were watching  B was watching  C watch 

4 She ________ in the living room while I was reading.

A dance  B were dancing  C was dancing 

5 They ________ tennis every weekend.

A were playing  B play  C played 

6 He ________ when he tripped and fell.

A was running  B were running  C ran 

7 We ________ to Europe last summer.

A were traveling  B travel  C traveled 

8 He ________ for his exams all day yesterday.

A studied  B study  C was studying 

9 We ________ to music while we were driving.

A listened  B was listening  C was listening 

10 They ________ about their vacation plans when we arrived.

A were talking  B talked  C was talking 

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2-Vocabulary:

Complete the sentences with the words:

WILDFIRE - HURRICANE - DROUGHT - EARTHQUAKE - FLOOD

1. The ground shook violently during the __________.

2. The __________ caused a lot of damage along the coast.
3. The __________ caused water to cover the streets.
4. The __________ made it hard for farmers to grow crops.
5. The __________ burned down a lot of trees and bushes.

3-Communication: Read and match.

1.Did you hear about the new restaurant that just a. Wow! Really?
opened up?

2.Yeah! They have all kinds of exotic cuisine from b. That's terrible!
around the world.

3 Unfortunately, there was a fire last night and the c. Well, the fire department arrived quickly and
whole place burned down. managed to put out the flames, but the damage was
already done.

4.I know, it's such a shame. d. Wow! Really?

5.And then what happened? e. Oh no!

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4-Read and answer the questions.

My Vacation in the Mountains

Last summer, I went on a vacation to the mountains. The trip was amazing and I
had a great time. On the first day, I woke up early and went for a walk in the
forest. The sun was shining and the birds were singing. As I was walking, I
heard a strange noise in the bushes. I stopped and looked around. Suddenly, a
small animal ran past me.

Later that day, I went fishing in the river. I was sitting by the riverbank and
casting my line when I heard someone shouting. I looked up and saw a group of
people who were hiking nearby. They were waving at me and asking if I had
caught anything. I smiled and waved back, but I hadn't caught anything yet.

The next day, I decided to go hiking in the mountains. The trail was steep and
the air was thin, but I was determined to reach the top. As I was climbing, I saw
a beautiful waterfall in the distance. I stopped to take a picture and then
continued on my journey.

That night, I stayed in a cabin in the woods. It was cozy and warm, with a
fireplace and a comfortable bed. As I was getting ready for bed, I heard the
sound of rain on the roof. I felt grateful to be inside and not outside in the storm.

On my final day, I went horseback riding through the hills. The scenery was
breathtaking and I felt at peace. As I was riding, I saw a deer in the distance. It
was a magical moment and I felt grateful to have experienced it.

In conclusion, my vacation in the mountains was a wonderful experience. I will

never forget the beautiful scenery, the wildlife, and the adventures I had. I can't
wait to go back next summer.

1. Where did the narrator hear a strange noise while walking in the
forest?
2. What was the narrator doing when a group of hikers asked if they
had caught anything?
3. What did the narrator see while climbing the steep trail in the
mountains?
4. What did the narrator hear while getting ready for bed in the cabin?
5. What did the narrator see while horseback riding through the hills?

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