TERM TEST 1 (STANDARD)

Vocabulary
1 Choose the correct option in italics in each of these sentences.
1 I often sit on the dining room / garden / balcony when the weather’s good because I like being outside.
2 The last time I journeyed / tripped / travelled abroad, somebody stole a pair of shoes I left in the hotel corridor.
3 There aren’t enough cupboards / cushions / taps in my bedroom for all my things so it’s really untidy.
4 Mum keeps her motorbike in the lavatory / garage / living room because she doesn’t want it to get wet.
5 During the journey / trip / travel from London to Tokyo I locked myself in the plane’s lavatory and couldn’t get
out ... How annoying!
6 Our kitchen / washbasin / bathroom is really cold so I always have a very quick shower.
7 Don’t leave all your dirty dishes in the washbasin / sink / tap! Please wash them up and put them away.
8 If you go on a trip / travel / journey to the UK, you might find it difficult to wash your hands, because there are two
separate taps: one for hot water and one for cold.
9 We only eat in the kitchen / dining room / cooker on special occasions like when it’s someone’s birthday.
10 Dad bought some really nice bright towels / pillows / cushions for the new sofa. They make the room look
much cosier.

2 Match the beginning of sentences 1 – 10 with their correct endings a – j.

1 I used to love skiing, but after last year’s accident I went a my English class.

2 I enjoy spending b a good wage in your fist job.

3 On my trip to Greece, I made c an exam in Maths tomorrow.

4 Our backpacking holiday seems expensive, but we worked d time to read the questions carefully.

5 I’ve decided to learn e lots of new friends.

6 My mum will teach me f my time reading books.

7 Don’t expect to earn g off it.

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how to speak French, so I’ve signed
8 Adam is very anxious about taking
up for some summer lessons.

9 My alarm clock didn’t ring, so I missed i out a cheaper solution.

10 When you’re sitting an important exam, take your j how to cook my favourite dessert.

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3 Label the pictures with these words.

market fountain bridge monument stadium youth club port art gallery

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Grammar
1 Choose the correct option in italics in each of these sentences.
1 I’m sorry I don’t know / am not knowing the answer. Can you help me please?
2 We were watching / watched a really exciting match on TV when the electricity went off.
3 When were you starting / did you start playing tennis? You’re so good!
4 Maria usually walks / is walking to school with her best friend.
5 Are you crazy?! What do you do / are you doing up so early?
6 David doesn’t study / isn’t studying much at the moment because it’s the end of term.
7 I didn’t use to / didn’t used to wake up early, but now I’ve got a summer job I have to.
8 I was thinking / thought about Tom yesterday and a few minutes later I got an email from him.

2 Complete the sentences with the correct -ing or infinitive form of the verbs in brackets.
1 I forgot (get) tickets for the concert and now it’s too late.
2 We hope (see) you again next time you’re in town.
3 Tom suggested (set off) early to avoid the heavy traffic so I’ll have to get up at 6.
4 Can you please stop (talk)! I can’t hear what Katie is trying to say.
5 I intend (pass) all my exams this year because I want to have a relaxing summer.
6 Would you mind (not take) photos in here? This is a private event.
7 I promise (not tell) anyone your news. I know you want it to be a surprise.
8 Michael always puts off (do) his homework until the last minute and then he feels stressed.

3 Choose the correct word, A, B or C, for each space.

1 Paul is musician in our class. I know he practises four hours every week.
A good B better than C the best
2 The town centre is at night than during the day.
A noisy B noisier C the noisiest
3 I think Lucy is a little than her sisters, especially at art.
A talented B more talented C the most talented
4 Which is river in your country?
A long B longer C the longest
5 Paris isn’t as as London. At least I don’t think it is.
A expensive B more expensive C the most expensive
6 One Direction are one of bands in the world. I wonder how many albums they’ve sold.
A successful B more successful C the most successful
7 I’m sure Jack is as as you are now. He has grown a lot in the last year.
A tall B taller C the tallest
8 My new school is from our house than my old school used to be.
A far B further C the furthest

Grammar & Vocabulary

Complete the text with these words. Make any necessary changes.

lot forward used in take im- put fail

My brother didn’t (1) to enjoy school because he found most of the subjects quite boring. He usually
(2) at least half of his exams at the end of every year but he didn’t mind! He just looked (3)
to having fun (4) the summer holidays. Our parents didn’t know what to do with him so one year they
(5) his name down for a summer camp. He had a fantastic time and made a(n) (6) of
friends there. He even (7) up windsurfing! When he came home he was a different person so you see,
nothing is (8) possible!

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Reading
Part 5

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

A new sport

When I’m on holiday I spend as (1) time as I can on sports. I can’t understand why people fancy
(2) on the beach just reading a book! I’ve (3) tried windsurfing, paragliding, scuba
diving and rock climbing, so now it’s time for something new!

This summer I’ve decided I want to take up sailing and so (4) my younger sister. My cousins
have just bought a small boat (5) they are keeping by the sea near their house and they
want to (6) us how to sail. I’m (7) excited by the idea of sailing with them, so I
can’t wait!

Unfortunately my uncle, who’s an excellent sailor, won’t be able to help us because he had a small accident;
he fell off a ladder and has suffered a small (8) in his arm. We all get (9) so well,
I’m sure we’ll (10) lots of fun together. Who knows, I might even become a professional sailor!

1 A much B many C lots D plenty

2 A lying B to lie C to lying D lie
3 A yet B already C just D since
4 A is B does C can D has
5 A which B where C who D when
6 A learn B study C teach D explain
7 A fairly B quite C very D extremely
8 A fracture B wound C bruise C cut
9 A over B on C by D down
10 A take B pass C have D make

Writing
Part 1

Here are some sentences about student life.

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than
three words.
1 When Tom started going to college he nearly always stayed in his room.
When Tom started going to college he hardly left his room.
2 He was very shy so he didn’t have many friends.
He was very shy so he had only friends.
3 He was a good student and he passed all his exams easily.
He was a good student so he didn’t any of his exams.
4 In fact, Tom was the most intelligent student in his year.
No one in his year was as Tom.
5 At the end of his first year, Tom registered to join the chess club so he finally made some friends.
At the end of his first year, Tom put his name for the chess club so he finally made some friends.

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LISTENING
Part 4
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Look at the six sentences for this part.

You will hear a conversation between a girl called Lucy, and her brother called Dan, who are making plans for their
summer holiday.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct, choose the letter B for NO.
YES NO
1 Dan wants to go on holiday with their parents. A B
2 Dan is surprised their parents are letting them go on holiday alone. A B
3 Lucy hopes their parents will drive them to the campsite. A B
4 Lucy enjoyed their last summer holiday. A B
5 Dan thinks that their last family holiday was fantastic. A B
6 Dan wants to book a good campsite before they go. A B

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Speaking
1 Match the questions 1 – 8 with the correct answers a – h from Speaking Part 1.

1 Where do you live? a It’s F-R-E-D-E-R-I-K-S.

2 Do you enjoy studying English? b She’s about 35 years old and she comes from Bath.
She encourages all her students to study very hard!
3 What do you do in your free time? c In my free time I enjoy swimming and reading books.
4 What’s your surname? d Frederiks.
5 How do you spell it? e Yes, I do very much. It’s very useful to be able to
speak it and I find it very interesting.
6 Tell us about your English teacher. f I enjoy literature the most, because I love reading books.
7 What’s your favourite school subject? Why? g I have one brother and we get on really well. I don’t see
him often because he’s at university in Berlin.
8 Tell us about your family. h I come from Berlin, but I live in Munich.

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?
What’s your favourite subject at school?
Do you like studying English?

Phase 2
What do you find most interesting about studying English?
Tell me about your family.
Tell us about a hobby you enjoy.
(What are your hobbies?)
Tell us about your last holiday.
What kind of music do you enjoy most? (Why?)
Tell us about a job you would like to do in the future.

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