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Reading and Writing ● Part 1

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Questions 1 - 6

For each question, choose the correct answer.

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A​ The guitar needs a small repair.

B​ The guitar is suitable for children.

C ​The guitar is brand new.

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A ​Polly doesn’t want to arrive late for the picnic.

B​ Polly is offering to wait for Greg until he can go

to the picnic.

C​ Polly is telling Greg which bus to take to the

picnic.

3 A​ Children aged 18 and under can’t attend this

class.

B​ The class meets on Thursday mornings.

C ​Only 18 students will be accepted to the class.

4 A​ Children must attend with an adult.

B ​Tickets are more expensive if you buy them on

the same day as the concert.

C ​It’s cheaper to attend if you are a child.

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A ​The gift shop only sells postcards and t-shirts.

B ​The gift shop is only open from Tuesday to

Friday.

C ​On certain days, you can get a free gift if you

buy a book.

6 A​ Susan is asking for the homework she missed

today.

B ​Susan wants to work on a project with Andrea

over the weekend.

C ​Susan and Andrea have to work on their project

because it is late.

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Reading and Writing ● Part 2

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Questions 7 - 13

For each question, choose the correct answer.

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Brian Kayla Sam

7 Who found out about surf lessons in the newspaper? A B C

8 Who was encouraged by a family member to try A B C

surfing?

9 Who didn’t want to go to their surf lesson? A B C

10 Who had trouble sleeping the night before their surf A B C

lesson?

11 Who went surfing with friends? A B C

12 Who lives near the beach? A B C

13 Who wants to go surfing again? A B C

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My First Surf Lesson
Brian
There’s a beach near where I
live and I have always wanted
to try surfing. I finally signed
up for my first class last
weekend. I was so excited
that I could hardly sleep the
night before. But then my
experience was just awful.
The waves weren’t big, but
when I got in the water, they
seemed huge. I felt terrified
and got out of the water
before class was over.
Kayla
I went on holiday at the beach
last summer and our hotel
offered surf lessons. I wasn’t
sure at first, but my dad said I
should sign up, so I did. The
teacher was very patient. I fell a
lot, but at the end of class, I was
able to stand up! It was an
amazing feeling. The night after
my class, I was so tired that I
slept until 10am the next day! I’ll
definitely be surfing the next
time we’re near the sea.
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Sam
I saw an advertisement in the
newspaper for surf lessons,
so I told a few friends about it
and we all decided to sign up
together. When the day
came, I felt scared and didn’t
want to go, but I’m so glad I
went anyway. The teacher
was great and my friends and
I really enjoyed ourselves.
Luckily, the waves weren’t
very big and I found surfing
quite easy. I hardly fell at all.
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Reading and Writing ● Part 3

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Questions 14 - 18

For each question, choose the correct answer.

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Shopping with friends

by Daniel McKay, age 13

Yesterday I went shopping with two of my friends without our parents for the first time. We wanted to
go to some shops that we like in the city centre, which is a bit far from our neighbourhood. My parents
offered to drive us and there’s a bus that goes there, but we decided to walk.

We started at the skate shop as I was looking for a new skateboard. I was nervous about choosing one
by myself, but the salesperson gave me loads of advice. He said I could take as long as I needed to
decide. I tried five or six different skateboards before deciding which one I wanted.

Next we went to a department store to look for a jacket for my friend James. He almost never goes
shopping for clothes because he has lots of cousins who give him their old clothes. But his mum said
this time he could get something new for himself. He wanted a green jacket, but there weren’t any, so
he got a red one instead.

We went to a clothing shop next because my other friend, Nick, wanted a new sweatshirt. It was a
really cool shop with all the latest fashion. The shop assistants showed us lots of different clothes, but
everything was really expensive. None of us bought anything there in the end.

I have to say that at the beginning of the afternoon, I was worried about getting lost or having a bad
experience without my parents. But now I feel confident going around the city by myself and I can’t
wait to do it again.

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14 How did the friends go to the city centre?

A On foot.

B By car.

C By bus.

15 What does Daniel say about the salesperson at the skate shop?

A He wanted him to choose a skateboard quickly.

B He was very helpful.

C He made him feel nervous by talking too much.

16 What does Daniel say about James’ clothes?

A He gets a new jacket every year.

B His mum never lets him get new clothes.

C He often gets clothes from family members.

17 Why didn’t the friends buy anything at the second clothing shop?

A They didn’t like the style.

B The shop assistants weren’t friendly.

C The clothes cost too much.

18 How did Daniel feel at the end of the day?

A Excited to go around the city by himself in the future.

B Unhappy that they got lost several times.

C Ready to go home and see his parents.

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Reading and Writing ● Part 4

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Questions 19 - 24

For each question, choose the best answer.

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Redwood trees

Redwood trees can grow more than 300 feet. In fact, they are ​(19)
…….. of the tallest trees in the world. They grow in the western
part of the United States.

Redwood trees grow near the coast ​(20)​……. they need a humid
environment. Redwood trees get a lot of the water they need from fog rather than rain. Many plants,
birds, lizards and insects live at the ​(21) ​…….. of redwood trees.

Redwood trees have been on the planet for millions of years. Dinosaurs and redwood trees were
probably on the planet ​(22) ​…….. the same time. None of those trees are still around today of course,
but redwood trees can live for as ​(23)​…….. as 2,000 years.

Redwood trees are very special. Many people say that you cannot describe how it feels to ​(24)​…….
under these beautiful, giant trees.

19 A​ some B​ most C​ all

20 A​ so B​ while C ​because

21 A​ above B​ top C​ up

22 A​ in B​ on C​ at

23 A​ wide B​ long C​ high

24 A​ stand B​ standing C​ stands

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Reading and Writing ● Part 5

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Questions 25 - 30

For each question, write the correct answer.

Write ​one​ word for each gap.

Example: 0 Would

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Hi Penelope,
(0) ​...... you like to have a picnic this weekend? The weather is supposed to ​(25) ​…... very nice on
Saturday. I’ll bring a blanket for ​(26) ​…… to sit on. I can make the sandwiches too, if you tell me what
kind you like. We could take the bus to the park together at 11:30. ​(27) ​…… you free then?

From,
Laura

Hi Laura,
A picnic on Saturday is ​(28) ​…… great idea. My favourite kind ​(29) ​…… sandwich is ham and cheese.
I’ll bring fruit juice for both of us. I prefer ​(30) ​…… walk to the park. Let’s meet at 11:30 at my house.

From,
Penelope

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Reading and Writing ● Part 6

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Question 31

You are meeting your English friend Sam for lunch tomorrow.
Write an email to Sam.

Say:

● where you want to meet

● what time you want to meet

● what you want to eat

Write ​25​ words or more.

Write the email on your answer sheet.

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Reading and Writing ● Part 7

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Question 32

Look at the three pictures.

Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write ​35 words​ or more.

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Listening ● Part 1
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Questions 1 - 5

For each question, choose the correct answer.

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1 What room is biology class in?

201 205 209

A B C

2 How will the woman get to the airport?

A B C

3 How much does a large glass of orange juice cost?

£4.80 £2.20 £2.80

A B C

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4 What did Ellen do on Saturday?

A B C

5 What time does the shop close?

A B C

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Listening ● Part 2
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Questions 6 - 10

For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write ​one word ​or a ​number​ or a ​date​ or a ​time​.
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You will hear a man talking about a filmmaking course.

Filmmaking course

Start Date: 14th September

Day course meets: (6) ​………………

Place: (7)​ ………………

For students aged: (8) ​……………… ​or older

End of course project: (9) ​direct a​ ​………………

Email to join: (10) ​………………​@filmcourse.com

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Listening ● Part 3
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Questions 11 - 15

For each question, choose the right answer.

Listen to Luke and his father talking about homework.
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11 What is his homework about?

A dinosaurs
B insects
C forest animals

12 What does Luke have to draw?

A an ant
B a bee
C a beetle

13 When does Luke have to show his picture in class?

A Monday
B Friday
C Tuesday

14 Where are they going to look for more information?

A at the library
B in Luke’s textbook
C on the internet

15 Who can help Luke with his picture?

A Mr Mason
B Gary
C Charlotte

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Listening ● Part 4
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Questions 16 - 20

For each question, choose the correct answer.

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16 You will hear a man talking to his daughter before she goes out.
What’s the weather like today?

A It’s sunny.
B It’s cold.
C It’s rainy.

17 You will hear a boy, Jake, talking about shopping.

Why did Jake buy the boots?

A The colour was right.

B The price was right.
C The size was right.

18 You will hear a boy talking about a new hobby.

Why did he choose it?

A To improve a skill.
B To meet new people.
C To go to new places.

19 You will hear a woman telling a friend about a concert.

Why did she go?

A She didn’t have anything else to do.

B It was free.
C She liked the band.

20 You will hear two friends talking about their day.

What have they already done?

A Played a sport.
B Eaten lunch.
C Helped a family member.

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Listening ● Part 5
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Questions 21 - 25

For each question, choose the correct answer.

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Listen to James talking about dinner at a restaurant.

What did each person eat?

Example:

0 Yara G
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FRIEND FOOD

21 Wendy A pumpkin soup

22 Noah B cheese omelette

23 Violet C pasta

24 Frank D burger

25 Susanna E steak

F roast chicken

G mushroom pizza

H grilled fish

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