Vocabulary

1. Complete the text with the words below. (one point each)

do | fit | gone | hang | worn

I looked in my dad’s wardrobe the other day, and I saw lots of really
old clothes! My dad has lots of flowery shirts which have really 1gone
out of fashion. I don’t know why he’s kept them. He should throw
them out, not 2hang them up in a cupboard. Some of the shirts and
trousers look quite small. I don’t think they 3fit him any more. It
would be impossible for him to 4do up the zip on some of those
trousers! He’s even got a jacket in there with holes in the shoulders.
Why he keeps old 5worn out clothes, I don’t know!

2. Complete the sentences with the words below. (one point each)

baggy | do | hang | tight | wear | flat | go | high-heeled | match | undo

1. I’ve bought these baggy trousers, but I think they’re a bit big for
me.

2. You’ll get cold if you don’t do up the zip on your coat.

3. Don’t wear those boots every day because you’ll wear them out if
you do.

4. Please hang your jacket up in the cupboard and don’t leave it on

the chair!

5. Unfortunately, these tight jeans don’t fit me any more because

I’ve put on a bit of weight.

6. I think these high-heeled boots really suit me, and they make me
look taller, too.
7. This cotton shirt is brown, and it doesn’t go with my black
trousers.

8. I can’t undo this zip on my jacket because it’s stuck!

9. These plain, blue clothes match my eyes. They’re the same colour.

10. I’m going to wear my flat shoes today because they’re easier to
walk with.

3. Complete the sentences with the words below. You do not need all
the words. (one point each)

down | for | out (x2) | through | to | without

1. My sister used to say that she would like to settle down and get
married one day.

2. I look forward to catching up with you at the meeting next Friday.

3. Would you be interested in signing up for all the latest news about
our special offers?

4. Do you think that there are any new sports that you would like to
try out?

5. I hope that my job interview tomorrow turns out well because I

really want that job.

Grammar
4. Complete the sentences with the present perfect simple or
present perfect continuous form of the verbs in brackets. (one
point each)

1. I ____________________ (watch) this TV show for two months and I’ve

really enjoyed it.
have been watching

2. I think this denim skirt still looks nice, and it ____________________

(not go) out of fashion.
hasn’t gone

3. I hope this rain stops soon – it ____________________ (rain) all day.

has been raining

4. I ____________________ (finish) folding all these shirts up, so now I

can put them away.
have finished

5. I’m feeling a bit tired because I ____________________ (practise) the

piano for an hour.
have been practising

6. Hannah’s room is a mess because she ____________________ (not

hang up) any of her clothes yet.
hasn’t hung up

7. Harry ____________________ (play) that video game all day and I’ve no
idea when he’s going to stop.
has been playing

8. George ____________________ (spill) coffee all over his nice, plain T-

shirt, and now he has to take it off.
has spilled

9. The baby ____________________ (sleep) since two o’clock, so please

don’t wake her up!
has been sleeping
10. I don’t know why you think I made this long-sleeved dress,
because I ____________________ (never / make) my own clothes.
have never made

5. Write questions using the prompts and the correct form of the
verbs in brackets. (one point each)

1. How long / your sister / a cotton shirt? (look for)

_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
How long has your sister been looking for a cotton shirt?

2. you / cooking / the dinner / yet? (start)

_______________________________________________________
Have you started cooking the dinner yet?

3. How long / you / Laura’s brother? (know)

_______________________________________________________
How long have you known Laura’s brother?

4. you / those flat shoes / yet? (find)

_______________________________________________________
Have you found those flat shoes yet?

5. David / his trainers / already? (wear out)

_______________________________________________________
Has David worn out his trainers already?

6. you / the cat any food / yet? (give)

_______________________________________________________
Have you given the cat any food yet?

7. How long / you / for Ana? (wait)

_______________________________________________________
How long have you been waiting for Ana?

8. How long / you / these tight jeans? (have)

_______________________________________________________
How long have you had these tight jeans?

9. you / that zip / yet? (undo)

_______________________________________________________
Have you undone that zip yet?

10. we / all of our money? (spend)

_______________________________________________________
Have we spent all of our money?

6. Complete with the words below. (one point each)

absolutely | a little | a lot (x2) | extremely | pretty | a bit | far | quite |

totally

1. This checked shirt is pretty / quite good, but I prefer the plain one.

2. Martine has a lot of money. She always wears very expensive

clothes.

3. The shop was extremely crowded. I couldn’t even get in!

4. These high-heeled shoes are a little / a bit too small for me. Have
you got any larger ones?

5. I’m not going shopping today. I have absolutely no money!

6. These flat shoes are quite / pretty good, but I prefer the high-
heeled ones.

7. Liam has far more clothes than I do.

8. I was totally exhausted yesterday. I sat down and fell asleep!

9. Why are you buying more flowery dresses? You already have a lot.

10. This long-sleeved dress is only a bit / a little bigger than the old
one.

Reading

7. Read the text. Put the facts (a–e) in the order that they are
mentioned (1–5). (two points each)

Greenhills sports school – Two testimonials

Hannah

This summer, I went to the morning swimming club at Greenhills. To

be honest, it was my mother’s idea to sign up for it, and I wasn’t very
happy on the first day. In fact, we had quarrelled about it because I
had wanted to take the circus skills lessons. But, in the end, I
thought the club was great. I had never had proper swimming
lessons before – I always used to avoid classes at school, because I
felt afraid of the water – but the teachers here were so friendly and
reassuring.

I think the reason my mum wanted me to take part was because last
time we went on holiday, I felt bad. I hadn’t been able to go in the
sea because I was scared! I would also always turn down friends
who invited me to the swimming pool. Well, thanks to Greenhills, I’ve
ended up being a much more confident swimmer, and I can’t wait to
go on holiday again and show my new skills! It turned out really well,
and I couldn’t be prouder of myself!

Will
About a month ago, a friend contacted me to say I should try out the
circus skills camp at Greenhills in the summer. I wasn’t very
interested at first. I hadn’t been to a circus since I was a small child,
and didn’t want to spend my summer trying to be a clown, or
whatever it was! But I’m so glad I went through with it. The course
was more about how to do amazing tricks, like climbing ropes,
jumping through the air, balancing on wires and dancing, too.

When I started, I wasn’t very fit, and wasn’t looking forward to it at

all, but now, my body feels so much better – much more flexible than
I used to be. We even put on a performance at the end of the course,
and my parents were shocked at how much I could do. I would
definitely go back, and would recommend this to anyone who wants
to exercise, but wants to do it in a fun, novel way.

1. One of the writers had a 4

message from a friend.
2. One of the writers 1
didn’t have a good start to
the course.
3. One of the writers felt 3
braver.
4. One of the writers took 5
part in a show for other
people.
5. One of the writers had a 2
bad time at a beach.

8. Read the text. Choose the correct options. (two points each)

Greenhills sports school – Two testimonials

Hannah

This summer, I went to the morning swimming club at Greenhills. To

be honest, it was my mother’s idea to sign up for it, and I wasn’t very
happy on the first day. In fact, we had quarrelled about it because I
had wanted to take the circus skills lessons. But, in the end, I
thought the club was great. I had never had proper swimming
lessons before – I always used to avoid classes at school, because I
felt afraid of the water – but the teachers here were so friendly and
reassuring.

I think the reason my mum wanted me to take part was because last
time we went on holiday, I felt bad. I hadn’t been able to go in the
sea because I was scared! I would also always turn down friends
who invited me to the swimming pool. Well, thanks to Greenhills, I’ve
ended up being a much more confident swimmer, and I can’t wait to
go on holiday again and show my new skills! It turned out really well,
and I couldn’t be prouder of myself!

Will

About a month ago, a friend contacted me to say I should try out the
circus skills camp at Greenhills in the summer. I wasn’t very
interested at first. I hadn’t been to a circus since I was a small child,
and didn’t want to spend my summer trying to be a clown, or
whatever it was! But I’m so glad I went through with it. The course
was more about how to do amazing tricks, like climbing ropes,
jumping through the air, balancing on wires and dancing, too.

When I started, I wasn’t very fit, and wasn’t looking forward to it at

all, but now, my body feels so much better – much more flexible than
I used to be. We even put on a performance at the end of the course,
and my parents were shocked at how much I could do. I would
definitely go back, and would recommend this to anyone who wants
to exercise, but wants to do it in a fun, novel way.

1. What did Hannah want to do before starting the swimming club?

a) Have circus skills lessons.

 b) Have proper swimming lessons.
c) Ask her mother to organise a party for her.

2. Why did she avoid having classes at school?

a) She didn’t like the teachers.

b) She didn’t think they were good lessons.
c) She didn’t like being in the water.

3. What used to happen before the swimming club?

a) She used to spend a lot of time near the sea.

b) She used to say ‘no’ when friends asked her to do
something.
c) She used to feel more confident.

4. What does Will say about circuses before the skills camp?

a) He had never been to one before.

b) The last time he went to one was when he was
very young.
c) He didn’t like clowns.

5. How did his parents feel at the end of the camp?

a) They were very surprised at Will’s new skills.

b) They were disappointed.
c) They didn’t want him to return to the camp.