Name:……………………………….. Date:…………………...

Class: ………………………………..
9 L2

INITIAL TEST

I. Read the letter and answer the questions: (0.20x10 – 2p)

Dear Rachel,

I am having a wonderful time here! We are on a lovely island in the Cyclades, called
Santorini. The hotel we are staying at is nice and quiet. It’s got a lovely swimming pool.

The weather is hot and sunny. Right now, I am sitting outside a fantastic café by the sea.
Paul is snorkelling in the clear water, as usual. He is looking for some shells to take home. Dad
is visiting some ancient ruins on the island. Dad enjoys visiting old places – I think they’re
boring. Mum is buying souvenirs at the market. She loves the market but it’s a bit noisy for me.

We go to restaurants nearly every night for dinner. My favourite one is by the sea. Mum
and Dad always order seafood but I never do – it’s horrible. I order souvlaki – it’s so delicious!
The sunsets are spectacular and the local people are really friendly, too. I love it here so much, I
never want to leave!

Well, that’s all for now. See you next week.

Love,
Suzanne

1. Which island is Suzanne on?

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2. Where is Suzanne staying?
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3. What is Suzanne doing right now?
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4. What is Paul doing?
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5. What is Suzanne’s father doing?
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6. What is Suzanne’s mother doing?
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7. Where is her favourite restaurant?
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8. What does she always order?
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9. What are the local people like?
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10. Is she enjoying her holiday?
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II. Match the words from the text to their definitions: (0.10x10 – 1p)

1. wonderful a. not interesting

2. quiet b. pieces of a very old building
3. ancient c. peaceful
4. ruins d. great
5. boring e. almost
6. a bit f. very old
7. nearly g. swimming under water
8. horrible h. transparent
9. snorkelling i. a little
10. clear j. awful

III. Complete the questions: (0.30x10 – 3 p)

1. What ________________ do last night?

I stayed at home and watched television.
2. What kind of books ______________ like reading?
Horror stories and science fiction.
3. ________________ ever been to the United States?
Yes, I have. I went there last year.
4. _______________ like it?
Yes, I really enjoyed it.
5. What ___________ the teacher __________?
He’s helping Maria with this exercise.
6. __________________ your mother do?
She works in a bank.
7. ______________ seen any good films recently?
No, I haven’t.
8. _______________ got a pen, please?
Sorry. I can’t help you.
9. What ___________ doing next weekend?
I’m going to a party.
10. _____________ you _______________ a TV in your bedroom?
No, I haven’t. Just a CD player.

IV. Write a paragraph about your hobbies. (3 p)