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Oxford Exchange 2Higher-level tests

Contents

Introduction 2

Test summary sheet 3

Test for Unit 1 4Test for Unit 2 6Test for Unit 3 8

End-of-term test 1 (Units 1–3) 10

Test for Unit 4 12Test for Unit 5 14Test for Unit 6 16Test for Unit 7 18


Test for Unit 8 22Test for Unit 9 24Test for Unit 10 26


End-of-year test (Units 1–10) 30

Answer key 32

Introduction

This booklet contains a full set of photocopiable test material for use with Oxford Exchange 2.● ten end-of-unit tests● three end-of-term tests● one end-of-year-test

Higher-level testsThe higher-level tests evaluate your students' command of the language covered in Oxford Exchange through more challenging exercises than those contained in the test booklet. You can use them with a whole class where most students are coping well with the Oxford Exchange coursework, or to cater for more able students in mixed-ability groups.

CD-ROMThe higher-level tests are also available on CD-ROM so that you can copy the files onto your computer and adapt them to suit the needs of your students.

End-of-unit testsThere are ten end-of-unit tests designed to follow the Student’s Book units, and each of them should take 40 minutes to complete. The tests all contain a Vocabulary section (10 marks), and a Grammar section (20 marks), followed by Reading and Writing (5 marks each).

End-of-term and End-of-year testsThe end-of-term and end-of-year tests should take about one hour and should be administered at the end of each term. They are divided into four sections: Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading and Writing and are marked out of a total of 50.End-of-term test 1 is designed to be used after Unit 3, End-of-term test 2 after Unit 7, and End-of-term test 3 after Unit 10.

The end-of-term tests are cumulative – that is, End-of-term test 2 covers language from terms 1 and 2, while End-of-term test 3 covers language from all three terms. You may want to use End-of-term test 3 as a practice test in preparation for the final End-of-year test.

Test summary sheetThere is a test summary sheet on page 5 of this booklet, which can be used to keep a record of students’ test results during the year.

Suggestions for using the tests● Warn students in advance that they will be

having a test and tell them what the test will be covering.

● Students need to develop procedures for revision so encourage them to look back through their notebooks and to use the Grammar and Vocabulary pages at the back of the Student’s Book. You might also want to discuss the amount of time students should spend revising.

● Before students begin a test, spend a few minutes looking through it with the class and make sure that everyone understands how to do each type of activity.

● We do not recommend that you evaluate students’ speaking in the same lesson as the other skills because testing speaking can be time-consuming. Use any speaking activity or the pairwork activities in the Teacher’s Resource Pack (Worksheets booklet) to assess students’ speaking. As students do the activities, move around the class giving students marks for fluency, pronunciation, accuracy and task achievement.

Oxford Exchange 2 Higher-level tests 2

Test summary sheetStudent’s name: ....................................................Class: .....................

Vocabulary Grammar Reading Writing Total

Unit 1 /40

Unit 2 /40

Unit 3 /40

End-of-term 1 /50

Unit 4 /40

Unit 5 /40

Unit 6 /40

Unit 7 /40

End-of-term 2 /50

Unit 8 /40

Unit 9 /40

Unit 10 /40

End-of-term 3 /50

End-of-year /50

Photocopiable © Oxford University Press Oxford Exchange 2 Higher-level tests 3

Test for Unit 1A Vocabulary1 Complete the note with the verbs in the

box.

take out play make stay tidy meet go make wash surf

Mark: / 10

B Grammar2 Write sentences and questions.

1 my brother / watch TV / every day…………..............................................……. .

2 you / play / the guitar?………….........................................……. ?

3 I / not go / to karate classes…………........................................……. .

4 where / James / practise / on his skateboard?…………....................................……. ?

5 my friends / meet / in town / every Friday………….............................................……. .

6 my sister / not go out / much………….........................................……. .

Mark: / 6

3 Complete the letter with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Mark: / 8

4 Write the words in the correct order.1 coffee. / usually / I / don’t / drink

.............................................………………..2 bed / goes / Helen / late. / never / to

.........................................………………..3 at / you / Do / help / always / home?

..............................................………………..4 room. / your / You / always / do / homework /

in / your.............................................………………..

5 in / have / We / a café. / sometimes / lunch..............................................………………..

6 usually / Where / they / do / meet?..................................................……………….

Mark: / 6


Dear SimonI’m at Grandma’s house. Please (1) ....................... your room and (2) ....................... your bed. Don’t forget to (3) ....................... the dishes and (4) ....................... the rubbish. This afternoon please (5) ....................... shopping and (6) ....................... dinner for you and Dad. Please (7) ....................... in this evening. You can (8) ....................... the Internet. You can go out tomorrow and (9) ....................... your friends or (10) ....................... sport. Thanks very much!LoveMum

Dear Elena

Thanks for your letter. You want to know about my free time. My friends and I (1) ....................... (go) swimming every weekbut I (2) ....................... (not play) basketball or tennis much. (3) ....................... you …… (like) sport? At the weekend, my brother and I (4) ....................... (have) French lessons. My brother (5) ....................... (study) every day, but I (6) ....................... (not practise) very much. My favourite hobbies are music and dance. My mother (7) ....................... (teach) dance and I’m one of her students! What (8) ....................... you …… (do) in your free time?Write soon!LoveClaire

C Reading5 Read the report about young people, free

time, and jobs at home. Answer the questions.

1 Which sport is popular with boys and girls?…………….....................................................

2 Do teenagers usually watch TV every day?…………….....................................................

3 What do teenagers use computers for?…………….....................................................

4 Do teenagers prefer to buy thing in shops or on the Internet?…………….....................................................

5 How many hours do teenagers spend on jobs at home every week?…………….....................................................

6 Which two jobs do teenagers usually do at home?…………….....................................................

7 Which two jobs don’t teenagers usually do at home?…………….....................................................

8 Who goes shopping for food with their parents?…………….....................................................

9 When do teenagers often cook meals?…………….....................................................

10 How are teenagers different from teenagers in the past?…………….....................................................

Mark: / 5

D Writing6 Imagine you have a letter from a new

penfriend. Write a letter to him/her. Include the following information.Paragraph 1: Your name, age and where you liveParagraph 2: Your hobbies and free timeParagraph 3: Ask about your penfriend’s free time.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mark: / 5

A B C D Total

/10 /20 /5 /5 /40


Here are the results of our questionnaire on young people, free time, and jobs at home.

Free timeSport and music are the most popular hobbies. Boys usually play football and basketball, and girls usually play tennis and basketball. More teenagers listen to music than play instruments. Most teenagers watch TV for about two hours a day. They use computers in their free time for games, the Internet, and e-mail. Shopping is also popular, but teenagers don’t usually buy things on the Internet.

Jobs at homeTeenagers spend about an hour a week on jobs at home. Most teenagers don’t like helping at home, but they usually make their beds and tidy their rooms. They don’t usually wash the dishes or take out the rubbish. Boys and girls go shopping with their parents for food, and they often cook meals at weekends.

ConclusionTeenagers like the same things as teenagers in the past, but they use technology more often in their free time. They prefer doing jobs in their own bedrooms.

Test for Unit 2A Vocabulary1 Complete the sentences with the words in

the box.

chat alphabet message argue mobile phone shout languages sign phone laugh

1 I use my ….................… to call my parents. 2 Spanish, German and French are

European ….................… . 3 My brother and sister don’t agree about

anything. They ….................… a lot. 4 People ….................… when they are happy. 5 People who can’t hear sometimes

communicate with ….................… language. 6 Don’t ….................… ! I can hear you! 7 We ….................… on the phone every day. 8 Ana phoned you. There’s a ….................…

from her by the phone. 9 A, B, C are letters of the ….................… .10 I’ll take my mobile – …...............… me later.

Mark: / 10

B Grammar2 Write pairs of sentences.

I / not study (write a letter)I’m not studying. I’m writing a letter.

1 they / not talk (argue)……............................................…………..

2 James / not use his computer (phone his friend)……............................................…………..

3 she / not make her bed (tidy her room)…….........................................…………..

4 we / not watch TV (chat)…….....................................................…..

5 you / not sing (shout)……............................................…………..

6 my friends / not study (relax)……............................................…………..

7 it / not rain (snow)

……........................................…………..8 he / not surf the Internet (send an e–mail)

……....................................…………..Mark: / 8

3 Complete the questions with the present continuous of the verbs in the box.

use send write speak study interrupt

1 ‘Who ….................……................... (you) a text message to?’ ‘My girlfriend.’

2 ‘What language ….................……................... (she) on the board?’ ‘Arabic.’

3 ‘Why ….................……................... (you) our conversation?’ ‘Because I need to speak to you.’

4 ‘I can’t understand this film. What language ….................……................. (they)?’ ‘Russian.’

5 ‘Why ….................……................... (you) that code?’ ‘Because I want to understand it.’

6 ‘What machine ….................……................... (he)?’ ‘The fax machine.’

Mark: / 6

4 Complete the phone call with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.L: Hi, Jane! It’s Liz. What (1) ….............… (do)?J: I (2) ….................… (do) my homework.L: I’m with Sue in town. We (3) ….................…

(buy) clothes. Do you want to come?J: No, thanks. I (4) ….................… (save) my

money at the moment. I (5) ….................… (want) to buy some new CDs.

L: Oh, Jane! We never (6) ….................… (see) you after school. Please come!

J: I’m really sorry, I can’t. L: OK. See you tomorrow at school.J: OK. Bye.

Mark: / 6


C Reading5 Read the text and answer the questions.

1 How many children are there in Rani’s family?……………........................................…..

2 What nationality are Rani’s parents?…………….........................................…..

3 What two languages does Rani speak well?……………..........................................…..

4 Why does Rani’s family usually use English at home?……………..........................................…..

5 In what situations does Rani use Hindi with her family?……………..........................................…..

6 Does Rani only use English at school?……………................................................

7 What type of words does Rani teach to her English friends?……………................................................

8 What problem do her friends have?……………................................................

9 When does Rani use French?……………................................................

10 How many languages does Rani speak in total?……………................................................

Mark: / 5

D Writing6 Write about when you use English and any

other languages you know. Include the following information.Paragraph 1: the languages that you speakParagraph 2: when you use English/other languagesParagraph 3: the languages that you want to learn..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mark: / 5

A B C D Total

/10 /20 /5 /5 /40


My name is Rani and I live in Manchester. I’ve got two brothers and a sister. My mother is Indian and my father is English. I speak Hindi – an Indian language – and English. I’m very good at both languages but I use them in different situations.

My mum speaks English very well and so we usually use English at home. My dad can understand quite a lot of Hindi but he can’t speak it very well. Our general conversation is in English, but my mother and I argue in Hindi! I also use Hindi with my Indian grandparents because they don’t speak much English.

I have English and Indian friends so I use both languages at school. I sometimes teach my English friends the Hindi words for food or clothes. We laugh because they can’t pronounce the words very well. I’m also learning French but I don’t use it very often after school. I have a French penfriend and we write letters and e-mails in English and French. I want to learn Spanish, but we don’t have a Spanish teacher at our school.

Test for Unit 3

A Vocabulary1 Complete the sentences with types of

prizes.1 He won a gold m_ _ _ _ in the last Olympic

Games.2 They gave me a c_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ when I

passed my exam.3 The winner gets a c_ _ _ _ _ for £25,000.4 The winning team gets a c_ _ and each player

gets a t_ _ _ _ _ .Mark: / 5

2 Match the verbs (1–5) to the nouns (a–e).1 beat a a good time2 win b the stars3 have c the national record4 meet d a lottery ticket5 buy e a competition

Mark: / 5

B Grammar3 Complete the text with the past simple of the

verbs in the box.

not meet invite buy not see answer have post not win watch

Mark: / 9

4 Complete the dialogue with the past simple of the verbs in brackets or with short answers.J: Hi, Adam. You (1) …............................… (not

be) at the computer club yesterday. (2) …............................… (you / go) straight home from school?

A: No, I (3) …............................… . I (4) …............................… (go) to the library. I (5) …............................… (want) some information for a competition about the World Cup.

J: What are the questions?A: Who (6) …............................… (be) the

winners in 1998?J: That’s easy – France.A: I know, but I need information for the

other questions. – Where (7) …............................… (be) the first tournament? Where (8) …............................… (the teams / come) from? And when (9) …............................… (Jules Rimet / become) president of FIFA?

J: Sorry, I don’t know. (10) …............................ (you / look) for the information on the Internet yesterday?

A: Yes, I (11) …............................… , but I couldn’t find all the answers.

J: Why don’t we try the FIFA website now?A: OK, thanks.

Mark: / 11


Last year my friends and I (1) ….................… a magazine. It (2) ….................… a competition about the cinema in it. We (3) ….................… the questions and I (4) ….................… our letter to the film company in London. The first prize was tickets to the Oscar ceremony. We (5) ….................… the tickets, but the film company (6) ….................… us to their offices in London as second prize. We (7) ….................… our favourite stars, but we enjoyed our visit. We (8) ….................… the Oscar ceremony on TV but we (9) ….................… anyone from the company.


1 When were the first modern Olympic Games?…...........................................................……

2 How many athletes were there at the first modern Olympic Games?…...........................................................……

3 Did women take part in the games in 1896?…...........................................................……

4 How many sports did women take part in in 1900?…...........................................................……

5 How were the Sydney games in 2000 different from the first modern Olympic Games?…...........................................................……

6 Why are there five rings on the Olympic flag?…...........................................................……

7 Which colours are in the Olympic flag? …...........................................................……

8 What is more important in the Olympic games: to participate or to win?…...........................................................……

9 How old was Oscar Swahn when he won a medal in 1920?…...........................................................……

10 What nationality was the youngest athlete in the history of the games?…...........................................................……

Mark: / 5

D Writing6 Write a short story about when you won a

prize in a competition (real or imaginary). Include the following information.Paragraph 1: a description of the competitionParagraph 2: what you did in the competition Paragraph 3: your prize.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mark: / 5

A B C D Total

/10 /20 /5 /5 /40


Olympic factfile

● The first modern Olympic Games took place in Athens, Greece in 1896. Only 13 countries took part in the games with 311 athletes. All of them were men because women couldn’t participate. Women competed for the first time in 1900, but only in golf and tennis. In the 2000 games in Sydney, there were about 15,000 athletes, with both men and women in most sports.

Olympic factfile

● The famous flag of the Olympic Games shows five rings. This shows the union of the athletes who come from all five continents of the world. The colours of the Olympic flag are the same as in the flags of the countries who take part. Part

of the Olympic message says, ‘The most important thing in Olympic Games is not

to win but to take part …’.

Olympic factfile

● A Swedish competitor, Oscar Swahn, won a silver medal at the 1920 games in Belgium. He was 72 years old and he was the oldest medal winner in the history of the games. The youngest athlete who took part was probably Dimitrios

Loundras from Greece. He was tenyears old when he competed in the 1896 games.

End of term test 1A Vocabulary1 Complete the crossword.

1 2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

Across 1 You leave this when you can’t speak to

someone. 5 Bottles, papers and packets that you

don’t want. 6 To talk to your friend. 7 You win this in a competition. 9 This can be gold, silver or bronze.10 You use this to communicate.

Down 2 A–Z are the letters of this. 3 A document you get when you pass an exam. 4 To put things in their correct place. 8 To make a sound when you are happy.

Mark / 10

B Grammar2 Complete the dialogue. Use the present simple

or the present continuous form of the verbs in brackets.A: Hi, Kate. What (1) ….................… (you / do)?K: I (2) ….................… (look) at the photos of

my holiday in Spain. Look at this one! My brother and I (3) ….................… (ride) horses.

A: That’s great. What (4) ….................… (your dad / do) in this photo?

K: Oh, he (5) ….................… (dance) with some people from the village. He really (6) ….................… (enjoy) our holidays there.

A: (7) ….................… (you /go) there every year?K: No, we sometimes (8) ….................… (stay) in

England. What about you?A: We usually (9) ….................… (spend) a week

in Italy. My aunt (10) ….................… (live) there and I’ve got three Italian cousins.

Mark: / 10

3 Complete the e-mail with the past simple of the verbs in the box.

not speak have eat not want see go do win not score be

Mark: / 10


Hi ManoloThank you for the birthday card. I (1) ….................… a great time on my birthday. I (2) ….................… a party at home, so my friends and I (3) ….................… rollerblading in the morning. We (4) ….................… in a pizza restaurant and we (5) ….................… a film at the cinema in the afternoon.What (6) ….................… you …… last weekend? (7) ….................… your team …… their football match? My team won but I (8) ….................… a goal. Alison (the pretty girl from school) (9) ….................… at the match, but she (10) ….................… to me!

Bye for now Gary


1 When did the writer write her diary?...........................................................………

2 What hobbies did she have then?...........................................................………

3 What hobbies does she have now?...........................................................………

4 What did she look like when she was ten?...........................................................………

5 Did she choose her clothes when she was ten?...........................................................………

6 How is she different now?...........................................................………

7 Was she good at playing the piano?...........................................................………

8 Who plays the piano very well?...........................................................………

9 What does the writer think about playing the piano now?...........................................................………

10 Has she still got her diary?...........................................................………

Mark: / 10

D Writing5 Write a description of yourself when you

were a child and now. Include the following information.Paragraph 1: your hobbies when you were a child and now

Paragraph 2: a physical description when you were a child and now

Paragraph 3: your favourite subject at school when you were a child and now...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mark: / 10

A B C D Total

/10 /20 /10 /10 /50


I tidied my room last weekend and I found an old diary. I wrote it when I was ten years old and I’m fourteen now. I read about my old hobbies. When I was ten I went to karate classes and I played the piano, but I don’t do these activities now. I prefer to use my computer and go shopping. I also found some old photos. I was short when I was ten. I had long hair and I wore horrible clothes! My mum bought my clothes for me, but now I choose them. I’m quite tall now and my hair is short. I was very interested in music when I was ten and I found some certificates from my piano exams. One year I won a little trophy in a competition. I listen to pop music every day now but I don’t play the piano very often. My mum and I argue about this. She plays the piano very well, but I think it’s boring. I often look at my diary now – I want to remember when I was a child.

Test for Unit 4A Vocabulary1 Match the words (1–5) to the definitions

(a–e).1 flood2 blizzard3 lightning4 volcano5 hurricane

a a storm with very strong windsb a snowstormc a lot of water on an area that is usually dryd a flash of light in a storme a mountain with a crater

Mark: / 5

2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box.

lift fly fall climb crash

1 Look! That plane ….................… too low.2 That box is heavy. Don’t ….................… it.3 There was an accident here yesterday. A car

….................… into a tree.4 People ….................… Everest every year.5 In autumn leaves ….................… from the

trees.Mark: / 5

B Grammar3 Complete the text with the past continuous of

the verbs in brackets.

I had a great time at my party last weekend. The DJ (1) ….................… (play) great music and lots of people (2) ….................… (dance). I (3) ….................… (wear) my favourite clothes and I (4) ….................… (chat) to my friends. My parents were at the party, but they (5) ….................… (not sit) with us.

Mark: / 5

4 Write questions and answers. Use the past continuous. 1 A: What / you / do / yesterday evening?

B: I / do / my homework…….............................................................……….............................................................…

2 A: it / rain / yesterday? B: No…….............................................................……….............................................................…

3 A: Who / you / talk to?B: We / talk to / a new student…….............................................................……….............................................................…

4 A: they / watch TV / at 7 p.m.? B: Yes…….............................................................……….............................................................…

5 A: Where / they / go / yesterday evening?B: They / go / to the gym…..................................................…………...……..............................................…………...

6 A: you / study / when I phoned? B: No……..............................................…………...……..............................................…………...

7 A: Why / they / argue?B: They / argue / because he was late…….............................................................……….............................................................…

8 A: she / travel / by car? B: Yes…….............................................................……….............................................................…

9 A: What time / you / walk / in the park?B: We / walk / in the park / at 11 o’clock……............................................………….....…….........................................…………........

10 A: gas / come from / the volcano? B: No…….............................................……………….............................................…………

Mark: / 15



1 Was the weather good at the beginning of the story?…..................................................………..

2 What did John and Anne decide to do after about an hour?………...........................................………..

3 What happened to the weather when they were climbing the mountain?………............................................………..

4 Did the lightning strike them?………...........................................................

5 What happened to John when he was climbing down the mountain?………............................................………..

6 Why didn’t he continue to climb down?………...........................................………..

7 What did Anne do?………....................................................…..

8 How did the rescue team travel to John and Anne?………............................................………..

9 What did they do with John?………............................................………..

10 Is walking still one of John’s hobbies?………..........................................………..

Mark: / 5

D Writing6 Write a story about an accident. Include the

following information.Paragraph 1: what you were doing before the accidentParagraph 2: how the accident happenedParagraph 3: what you did after the accident................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mark: / 5

A B C D Total

/10 /20 /5 /5 /40


A BAD EXPERIENCEMy name’s John. One day last spring my friend, Anne, and I decided to go walking in the mountains. When we left home, the sun was shining and the sky was blue. We walked for about an hour and then we decided to climb one of the mountains.

After half an hour, I stopped and looked up at the sky. There were black clouds and then it started to rain very hard. Then lightning struck and we decided to escape from the storm. We were climbing down the mountain when a rock fell on my head. I fell down and I couldn’t move. Anne couldn’t lift me and so she called the rescue team on her mobile phone.

We waited in the storm and then a helicopter arrived. The rescue team lifted me onto a special bed and then into the helicopter. They flew me to a hospital in the next town. I didn’t feel well and I was frightened, but I survived the accident.

After a week in hospital, I went home. I still go walking now but I always check the weather before I leave.

Test for Unit 5

A Vocabulary1 Complete the sentences with technology

words.1 You can see pictures and text on the

s_ _ _ _ _ of a TV.2 A m _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is a very small part of a

computer that makes it work.3 You can use energy from the sun in

s_ _ _ _ p _ _ _ _ s.4 Some r _ _ _ _ s can do jobs that humans

do. 5 An exact copy of a plant or animal is a

c _ _ _ _ .Mark: / 5

2 Choose the correct adjective from each pair to complete the sentences.

good / bad lucky / unlucky sad / happy friendly / unfriendly rich / poor

1 People don’t like him because he’s ….................… .

2 I really enjoyed the film. It was very ….................… .

3 They haven’t got a lot of money. They’re very ….................… .

4 You won the lottery. That was ….................… .

5 I felt very ….................… when my pet died.Mark: / 5

B Grammar3 Complete the sentences about the future

with will or won’t and the verbs in the box.

go talk destroy meet cause

1 Cars are changing, so they ….................… pollution in the future.

2 Space travel is very expensive, so many people ….................… to other planets.

3 We ….................… to people all over the world by video.

4 The Earth is our home, so people ….................… it.

5 The Earth is very far from other planets, so we ….................… intelligent life.

Mark: / 5

4 Write sentences. Use the first conditional. 1 If / you / dream about / dogs, you / be /

lucky………...........................................................

2 We / win / the trophy / if / we / play / well………...........................................................

3 If / you / not go / to the party, she / be / unhappy………...........................................................

4 I / buy / a CD / if / my mum / give / me some money………...........................................................

5 If / David / be / late, we / not go / to the cinema………...........................................................

6 They / not pass / the test / if / they / not study………...........................................................

7 If / it / rain, Dad / drive / us to school………...........................................................

8 The teacher / be / angry / if / she / not do / her homework………...........................................................

9 If / Helen / be / sick, she / not go / to school / tomorrow………...........................................................

10 I / send / my friend an e-mail / if / she / not phone / me………...........................................................

Mark: / 15



1 Why won’t people go to offices to work?…...........................................................……

2 How will life for students be different?…...........................................................……

3 Why will communication be very fast?…...........................................................……

4 How will phoning a friend be different?…...........................................................……

5 Will people use electricity in their houses?…...........................................................……

6 How will cooking change?…...........................................................……

7 Why won’t people write shopping lists?…...........................................................……

8 Will people have more time for hobbies?…...........................................................……

9 Will people use robots to make beds and take out the rubbish?…...........................................................……

10 What will be the problem with space travel?…...........................................................……

Mark: / 5

D Writing6 Write a description of your life in the future.

Include the following information.Paragraph 1: your life at home Paragraph 2: your life at schoolParagraph 3: your free time.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mark: / 5

A B C D Total

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In my opinion, life in the future will be very different. Everyone will have a computer and they will use it for work and study. People won’t go to offices or shops to work – they will work from home. Students will also stay at home and learn with computers.

Communication will be very fast. People won’t write letters because everyone will use e-mail. When people want to chat, they will use videophones and so they will see as well as hear the other person.

I think houses will be different. They will be more efficient because they will create energy with solar panels. Computers will control everything in the house. If you are out, the computer in your cooker will prepare your dinner for you. Your fridge will tell you when to buy milk, eggs, butter, etc.

I believe people will have more free time because they won’t travel to work or school. Machines will do a lot of the jobs at home, but I don’t think robots will work in people’s houses. I’m not sure if people will travel to other planets because it will be very expensive.

Test for Unit 6

A Vocabulary1 Match the verbs in box A with the words

or phrases in box B. Then complete the sentences with the expressions. Use the correct tense of the verbs.

A Brecord on tourgo an interviewdo a CDsign a concertplay a contract

1 They …….................................................. with a new recording company at the moment.

2 They …….................................................. at a studio in New York last month.

3 They ……................................................................. to different countries every year.

4 If the vocalist in the band is ill, she ….......................................................................on TV tomorrow.

5 They …….......................................................... in London last night. There were thousands of fans there.

Mark: / 5

2 Write five more musicians.

vocalist …..................… , …..................… , …...............… , …...............… , …...............…

Mark: / 5

B Grammar3 Complete the text with the correct form of

going to and the verbs in the box.

split up spend appear not write change

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4 Complete the sentences with will or the correct form of going to. 1 My favourite band is in concert on Friday.

I …… ask for their autographs. 2 I don’t think I ……..................................... be

a singer when I leave school. 3 I can’t play the keyboards very well, so

I ……....................................... find a teacher. 4 She never plays her guitar, so she

……....................................... sell it to her friend.

5 People love music and so musicians ……....................................... always be popular.

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JB and Ace from ‘The News’ are arguing all the time so they (1) ….......................................... .

JB (2) ….......................................... time with his wife and new baby. Ace (3) ….......................................... in a film about New

York rap artists.

The last tour from boy band ‘Hi Five’ wasn’t

very good. The boys

(4) ….......................................... their image and they (5) ….......................................... any new songs for a few months.

Pop News!

C Reading5 Read the review and answer the questions.

1 Who wrote the review?………...........................................................

2 What’s the name of the CD and the artist?………...........................................................

3 What was Richie Low when he started in the music business? ………...........................................................

4 Why did Richie’s first band split up?………...........................................................

5 How are the lyrics in ‘Good times’ different?………...........................................................

6 What style of music is Richie playing on ‘Good times’?………...........................................................

7 What type of musicians appear on ‘Good times’? ………...........................................................

8 Who is Kelly Gray?………...........................................................

9 Will ‘Dream time’ be popular?………...........................................................

10 Will Richie’s old fans enjoy his concerts?………...........................................................

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D Writing6 Write a review of a CD that you like. Include

the following information.Paragraph 1: the name of the singer/band and some information about him/her/themParagraph 2: the name of the CD and why you like itParagraph 3: your predictions for the singer/band................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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We invited actor JOE EVANS to review his favourite CD of the month.

This week I’m reviewing ‘Good times’ by the American artist Richie Low. Richie started in the music business as a rap artist with the band The New Yorkers. They split up after problems with their manager. This CD is a change in style for Richie. The lyrics in his first CDs were very aggressive but in ‘Good times’ they are more romantic. The music is different, too. The sound is more soul than rap. The band still uses drum and bass rhythms, but there is also a lot of saxophone and guitar. My favourite songs are ‘Go for it’ and ‘Dream time’. They feature the English vocalist Kelly Gray and she creates a fantastic sound. ‘Dream time’ is the first single from the CD and I think it will be a bit hit. Richie Low is preparing to go on tour next spring with Kelly Gray. I’m not sure if the fans of his rap music will enjoy the new style but I hope Richie will make a lot of new fans.

Test for Unit 7

A Vocabulary1 Complete the words.

1 Buckingham Palace is a famous b….................… .

2 A large and important town is a c….................… .

3 A small town in the country is a v….................… .

4 A person who makes you laugh is f….................… .

5 The opposite of best is w….................… .6 If you pass all your exams, you are

i….................… .7 Another word for attractive is g….................

… .8 You can see everything from the top of a

s….................… .9 A figure or sculpture of a person is a

s….................… .10 Someone you like is n….................… .

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B Grammar2 Complete the sentences with the

comparative or superlative form of the adjectives in the box.

good exciting friendly good bad interesting noisy big popular bad

1 The people here are unfriendly. The people in my town are ….................… .

2 I’m good at English but my brother is ….................… than me.

3 Pollution is ….................… in the city than in the country because there are a lot of cars.

4 James has a lot of friends. He’s the ….................… boy at our school.

5 My sister shouts a lot. She is ….................… than me.

6 My village is quite boring. Life in the capital city is ….................… .

7 My football team always loses. We are the ….................… team in our school.

8 We have lots of good cafés in my town but this one is the ….................… . The food is great.

9 Geography is boring. I think History is ….................… .

10 The shops near my house are small. The shops in the city are much ….................… .

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3 Complete the sentences with the present continuous of the verbs in the box.

not go play not meet have study not appear arrive not have stay not visit

1 Tomorrow I ….................… tennis with Ana.

2 It’s my sister’s birthday next week so she ….................… a party.

3 Andy is sick so he ….................… to school tomorrow.

4 I ….................… for my exam next week. 5 Mum and Dad ….................… at the airport

at nine o’clock tomorrow. 6 The band split up last month so they

….................… on TV next weekend. 7 My teacher is on holiday so we ….................

… a lesson tomorrow. 8 They ….................… the theme park

tomorrow because it’s closed. 9 She argued with her boyfriend so

….................… him at the disco later.10 There’s a good film on Friday night so we

….................… in to watch it.Mark: / 10


C Reading4 Read the letter and answer the questions.

1 Where did Diane live before Oxford?...........................................................………

2 What was her old house like?...........................................................………

3 Is her house in Oxford near to her new school?...........................................................………

4 How did Diane go to school in London?...........................................................………

5 What was the problem with London?...........................................................………

6 In what ways is Oxford better than London?...........................................................………

7 Is shopping in Oxford better or worse than in London?...........................................................………

8 Why will Diane go back to London to see her favourite bands?...........................................................………

9 Has Diane got a lot of friends in Oxford? Why/why not?...........................................................………

10 Why is it easier to learn in Oxford?...........................................................………

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D Writing5 Write a comparison of two towns or cities.

Include the following information.Paragraph 1: physical differences Paragraph 2: places to visit Paragraph 3: the town/city you prefer and why..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Dear Elena

We’re in our new house in Oxford now and I really like it. Everything is very different from in London. Our house there was bigger but we’ve got a really nice garden now. The old house was more modern but the new house is prettier. I can walk to my new school in ten minutes - it was half an hour on the bus in London.

Living in London was interesting, but travelling was difficult. All the historic buildings in Oxford are in a small area, so you can see a lot in one day. Oxford is cleaner too - the pollution in London was very bad.

There are some things I don’t like about Oxford! The shops are small and there aren’t many department stores. Bands don’t play concerts here very often. I think I’ll go back to London to see my favourite bands.

I think the people in London were friendlier. I’ve got one or two friends at school but people don’t talk to me very much. The classes are smaller at my new school, so it’s easier to learn.

Please visit me here soon.LoveDiane

End-of-term test 2

A Vocabulary1 Underline the words that can go with the

verbs.1 sign: a contract / an exam / a map /

an autograph 2 make: dinner / your bed / a test /

an interview3 go: out / shops / on tour / rollerblade4 play: a concert / swimming / sport /

taekwondoMark: / 4

2 Add two more words to each group.1 Verbs for communicating: chat,

……................. , ……................. 2 Prizes: trophy, ……................. , ……...............3 Verbs of movement: climb, ……................. ,

……................. 4 Technology: robot, ……................. ,

……................. 5 Instruments: guitar, ……................. ,

……................. 6 Places: town, ……................. , …….................

Mark: / 6

B Grammar3 Complete the sentences with the correct form

of the verb in brackets. 1 James ……................. (not usually tidy) his

room. 2 How often ……................. (you / surf) the

Internet? 3 They ……................. (not do) their

homework at the moment. 4 You ……................. (play) very well in the

last match. 5 We ……................. (see) a good film on TV

last night 6 My friends ……................. (not go) to the

theme park last week. 7 Where ……................. (be) you yesterday

afternoon?

8 He ……................. (walk) home when it started to rain.

9 People ……................. (not work) in offices in the future.

10 If you ……................. (not study), you won’t pass the exam.

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4 Correct the mistakes in these sentences. 1 I don’t will become a doctor.

......................................................................... 2 She will come to party if you will invite

her..........................................................................

3 We going to visit the theme park..........................................................................

4 Does he going to do an interview?.........................................................................

5 I think rock music is more good than rap..........................................................................

6 The city is most polluted than the country..........................................................................

7 John is more fast than Andy..........................................................................

8 Fiona is the better student in the class..........................................................................

9 We’re have a party next Friday..........................................................................

10 What do you do this weekend?.........................................................................

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1 Who did some exams last week?………….........................................................

2 Did Nicola enjoy last weekend?…………............................................……..

3 What nationality is Paolo?…………........................................……..

4 How did Nicola meet Paolo?………….........................................................

5 What is Brighton like?…………..........................................……..

6 Does Nicola prefer Brighton or London for shopping?………….........................................................

7 Why is Nicola’s family going to Paris?………….........................................................

8 Who is going to the classical concert?………….........................................................

9 Is Nicola going to buy a CD for Sandra?………….........................................................

10 How is Nicola going to contact Paolo?………….........................................................

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D Writing6 Write an e-mail to a friend. Include the

following information.Paragraph 1: ask for your friend’s newsParagraph 2: what you did last weekendParagraph 3: your plans for next week.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Hi Sandra

How are you? I hope your exams weren’t very difficult last week.

I had a great time last weekend. I went to a festival in Brighton. There were lots of bands and people danced all night. I was dancing with my sister when I met a boy from Italy. His name’s Paolo and he’s very good-looking! He’s studying English in Brighton at the moment.

On Sunday we walked round Brighton. It’s much smaller than London, but it’s very interesting. There are some historic buildings and also some modern parts too. There’s a great area for shopping called ‘The Lanes’. The shops are small but they’re nicer than in London.

My family and I are going on holiday next week. We’re flying to Paris and we’re staying in a hotel near the centre. My parents have got tickets for a classical concert but my sister and I aren’t going. We prefer pop music. (I bought the new CD by The Nerves last week – I’ll record it for you if you want.)

I’m going to e-mail Paolo now. If I have time, I’ll visit you next week.

LoveNicola

Test for Unit 8

A Vocabulary1 Complete the sentences with the words in the

box.

the dark soldiers horror films firefighters nightmares ghost stunt artists diver bodyguard noises

1 My younger brother doesn’t like going to sleep. He has ……................. every night.

2 I sleep with my lamp on because I’m scared of ……................. ……................. .

3 The ……............... ……............... in the film were great. They crashed hundreds of cars.

4 In Word War II many ordinary men became ……................. .

5 I won’t be a ……................. – I’m scared of water!

6 We visited the haunted house but we didn’t see a ……................. .

7 We live in an old house so we often hear ……................. at night.

8 My uncle worked as a ……................. for the Queen and three famous pop stars.

9 Five ……................. used ladders to rescue the people from the house.

10 I never watch ……................ ……................. because they give me bad dreams.

Mark: / 10

B Grammar2 Complete the sentences with the present

perfect of the verbs in the box.

not meet help not appear watch swim fly not walk rescue live not climb

1 I (never) ……................. to another country.2 She (never) ……................. a person from a

fire, but she ……................. a lot of people.3 Chris ……................. a mountain.4 We ……................. a lot of horror films.

5 We ……................. any scary strangers in the village.

6 He ……................. with sharks three times. 7 He’s in a band but he ……................. on TV.8 I ……................ in a cemetery – they’re scary!9 She ……................. in Italy for a year.

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3 Complete the interview with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present perfect.I: Today I’m talking to the professional diver,

Daniel Green. Welcome, Daniel.D: Thank you.I: You’ve been a diver for many years, but

(1) ……....................................... (you / ever swim) with sharks?

D: Yes, I (2) ……................ – three or four times.I: Was it scary? D: No, not really. It was fascinating.I: Well, (3) ……....................................... (you /

ever feel) scared in the water?D: Oh, yes. The sea can be very dangerous,

but I enjoy the fear.I: And (4) ……................................... (you / ever

rescue) a person in the sea?D: No, I (5) ……................. but my father

(6) ……................ . He’s a rescue diver and he

(7) ……................. (help) a lot of people in danger.

I: That’s great. (8) ……....................................... (you and your dad / ever climb) a mountain or (9) ……....................................... (you / ever fly) a plane?

D: No, we (10) …….................................. . We’re both scared of heights and of flying!

Mark: / 10


Last winter my parents and I stayed in an old house in a small village. When we arrived, two young children were playing near the house. The girl shouted. ‘Don’t stay here – it’s haunted!’ We all laughed and then the children ran away. In the afternoon, we went for a walk. It was getting dark, when we found an old cemetery. I felt a bit scared, so we went back to the house. My dad cooked dinner and then we played games and read books. We went to bed early and I went to sleep quickly. At midnight, I heard a noise. It was a little girl and she was singing. I was very scared, so I turned on the lamp. There was a young girl next to my bed. I asked her, ‘What are you doing here?’ She said, ‘Don’t you remember me? We met earlier today.’ ‘What do you want?’ I shouted. ‘This is my house,’ the girl said. ‘I died here.’ I closed my eyes and screamed. The girl disappeared. Then my mum came into my bedroom. ‘Don’t worry, Anne. It was only a nightmare,’ she said.

C Reading4 Read the story and answer the questions.

1 Where did the family stay last year?...........................................................………

2 Who did the family meet when they arrived at the house?...........................................................………

3 Were the family scared of the young girl?...........................................................………

4 Why did the writer feel scared in the afternoon?...........................................................………

5 Did she have problems going to sleep?...........................................................………

6 What happened at midnight?...........................................................………

7 Why did the writer turn on the lamp?...........................................................………

8 Did she recognize the girl?...........................................................………

9 Was the girl a real child or a ghost?...........................................................………

10 How did the writer’s mother explain what happened?...........................................................………

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D Writing5 Write about a dream or a nightmare that you

have had. Include the following information.Paragraph 1: what you did in the time before the dream/nightmareParagraph 2: what happened in the dream/nightmareParagraph 3: how you felt after the dream/nightmare.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Test for Unit 9

A Vocabulary1 Complete the sentences with names of

materials.1 Houses are made of b _ _ _ _ _ .2 Bottles are made of g _ _ _ _ or

p _ _ _ _ _ _ .3 Boxes are made of c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ .4 Coins are made of m _ _ _ _ .

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2 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

paint glue can paper string

1 You can use ……................. to repair things.2 Do you want a ……................. of cola?3 That ……................. is a nice colour.4 ……................. is long, thin material.5 I want to write a letter. Have you got a

piece of …….................?Mark: / 5

B Grammar3 Complete the dialogue with a, an, some or any.

J: Dad, have we got (1) ……................. wood?D: Why do you want (2) ……................. wood?J: I want to make (3) ……................. shelves for

my bedroom. I can’t buy them because they’re expensive and I haven’t got (4) ……................. money.

D: OK. I’ll buy the wood, but we also need (5) ……................. glue and (6) ……............... paint.

J: There’s (7) ……................. new DIY shop on the corner. We can buy the materials there.

D: That’s (8) ……................. excellent idea. Mark: / 8

4 Write sentences with there is / isn’t, there are / aren’t and a, an, some or any.

pictures on the wall () There are some pictures on the wall.

1 noticeboard in the classroom ()…….............................................................…

2 expensive frame on that photo ()…….............................................................…

3 cans of cola in the fridge ()…….............................................................…

4 glue on the desk ()…….............................................................…

5 nice paint in that shop ()…….............................................................…

6 plants in the office ()…….............................................................…

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5 Complete the sentences with a lot of, much or many.1 How ……................. water do you use every

day?2 ……................. cities recycle glass and paper.3 I don’t buy ……................. magazines.4 There’s ……................. rubbish to recycle.5 I haven’t got ……................. money.6 How ……................. cans of cola did you

buy?Mark: / 6



1 Who has organized the competition?………………............................................

2 How many things do schools have to do to win prizes?………………...........................................

3 Will all the schools win a computer?………………......................................

4 What document will all the students receive?………………..............................................

5 Where will the winners do an interview?……………….........................................

6 What objects can people re-use?………………..............................................

7 What is the problem with plastic bags and bottles?………………..............................................

8 Which materials are good for recycling?………………............................................

9 Who can students talk to in their project?……………….................................................

10 Can students get information by e-mail?……………….................................................

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D Writing7 Write about recycling. Include the

following information.Paragraph 1: recycling at homeParagraph 2: recycling at your schoolParagraph 3: recycling in your town/city.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Win prizes for your school!

Local companies have organized a recycling competition for schools. To win great prizes

all you have to do is: plan a recycling project for your school design a poster help local people with recycling

THE PRIZES INCLUDE:* 20 computers for the winning school* textbooks and CD-ROMS* a certificate for each student

AND the winning school will appear on local TV and radio!

Remember that there are a lot of materials that you can recycle like paper, glass, and cardboard. You can also collect objects like clothes and books for re-use. Some materials are better than others. Plastic is difficult to recycle, so don’t buy fruit in plastic bags or drinks in plastic bottles. Paper bags and glass bottles or aluminium cans are better.

Start your project today. Here are some ideas to help you:

• do a recycling survey at school and with the local people

• contact a recycling company for help• thinks of ways of re-using materials at school

• do an interview with people who recycle a lot of things

For more information contact: [email protected].

Test for Unit 10

A Vocabulary1 Read the definitions and write the parts of

the body. 1 At the end of the leg – f _ _ _ .2 At the end of the hand – f _ _ _ _ _ .3 At the front of the body – c _ _ _ _ .4 On top of the neck – h _ _ _ .5 At each side of the body – a _ _ .

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2 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

stomach ache a temperature toothachea broken arm a bad knee

1 The dentist will cure ……................. . 2 I can’t write because I’ve got ……................. . 3 You’re very hot. You’ve got ……................. . 4 I had ……................. when I fell off my bike.5 If you eat a lot, you will get ……................. .

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B Grammar3 Complete the sentences with can / can’t or

could / couldn’t and the verbs in the box.

use read speak run walk go draw

1 My friend has dyslexia so she ……................. very well.

2 We lived in France so we ……................. French.

3 I was ill yesterday so I ……................. to school.

4 ……................. (you) a computer? 5 My sister is an artist. ……................. people

when she was two.6 She ……................ because her foot is broken.7 He’s the best athlete in our class. He

……................. 100 metres in 11 seconds.Mark: / 7

4 Write the rules with must / mustn’t.Write your answers in blue pen.You must write your answers in blue pen.

1 Don’t eat in class.

……...................................................................2 Show your passport.

……...................................................................3 Always wear goggles.

……...................................................................4 Smoking is prohibited.

……...................................................................5 No swimming in this area.

…….....................................................……6 PLEASE LEAVE YOUR BAGS AT RECEPTION .

…….....................................................……7 Don’t touch the animals.

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5 Complete the sentences with should or shouldn’t and the verbs in the box.

smoke check eat throw phone take

1 You ……................. that word in the dictionary.

2 ‘I’ve got toothache.’ ‘You ……................. sweets.’

3 It’s raining. You ……................. an umbrella.4 You ……................. . It’s bad for you.5 We’re going to be late. We …….................

Mum.6 Recycle bottles – you ……................. them

away.Mark: / 6


Computer expert has fourteenth

birthdayGary Bradshaw celebrated his birthday last week – at a local paper company. The director organized a party to say thank you for Gary’s help with their new computers. Gary is an expert in computers and he’s only 14.

In an interview with the Bradshaw family, Gary said, ‘I couldn’t use a computer when I was very young. We didn’t have a computer at home, so I didn’t play games or use CD-ROMs for learning.’ Mrs Bradshaw continued, ‘Then my sister bought a computer for her children and Gary loved it. He started to learn all about computers and we bought his first machine when he was nine.’ Gary started to write computer programs and help people with their technical problems. He said, ‘Writing programs isn’t difficult for me. I can write quickly and people say my programs are easy to use. My mum’s friend works at the local paper company. She said they were having problems with their new system and I gave them some advice.’ What about Gary’s future? I want to have a computer company,’ he said, ‘but I must finish school first!’


1 Where did Gary have his birthday party?……........................................………..

2 Why did the paper company want to say thank you to Gary?……............................................………..

3 Was Gary good with computers when he was very young?…….............................................………..

4 Did Gary’s aunt buy a computer for him?……............................................………..

5 How old was Gary when he had his first computer at home?…….............................................................…

6 How did Gary improve his computer skills?…….............................................................…

7 Does Gary need a long time to write a computer program?…….............................................................…

8 Is Gary good at writing computer programs?…….............................................................…

9 How did Gary know about the problems at the paper company?…….............................................................…

10 What is Gary’s ambition?…….............................................................…

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D Writing7 Write a description of a person you know

with special talents. Include the following information. Paragraph 1: his/her name and how you know him/herParagraph 2: a description of his/her special talentParagraph 3: your predictions for his/her future........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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End-of-term test 3

A Vocabulary1 Complete the crossword.

1 2 3

4

5

6

7

8

9

Across2 A car is an example of this.6 You feel hot when you have this.7 A person with a lot of friends is this.8 To look for information on the Internet.9 A series of concerts in different places.Down1 A bad dream.3 To talk when another person is talking.4 A type of prize.5 Boxes are made of this.8 Very bad weather with rain and winds.

Mark / 10

B Grammar2 Complete the letter with the correct form

of the verb in brackets.

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3 Correct the mistakes in these sentences.1 Do you liking rap music?2 She not will become a teacher.3 I am more tall than my brother.4 This is the more interesting building in the

city.5 Did you ever climbed a mountain?6 There are much people in the stadium.7 We haven’t got a glue.8 I can write when I was four.

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Dear Simon

I (1) ….................… (write) this letter from our hotel in Florida. My parents (2) ….................… (swim) in the pool and my sister (3) ….................… (buy) some presents for people at home. We (4) ….................… (have) a great time.

Yesterday, I (5) ….................… (swim) with dolphins. It (6) ….................… (be) fantastic! (7) ….................… you ever ….................… (do) it? When we (8) ….................… (play) with the dolphins, a shark arrived! We (9) ….................… (be) very scared!

We (10) ….................… (go) to Disneyland tomorrow. My sister loves Disney, but I’m not sure if I (11) ….................… (enjoy) it. If it (12) ….................… (be) good, I’ll take lots of photos to show you.

Say hi to your mum and dad. See you in two weeks.

Helen

Nick Harris interviews actress ANNA FRANCIS.

................................................................N: Anna, you won an Oscar last year for the film

‘Fear’. How did you feel about that?A: It was very exciting but I think the Oscar isn’t

only for me. It should go to everyone who worked on the film.

N: Horror films don’t usually win Oscars, so were you surprised?

A: No, not really. I think it’s a very good film.N: I agree. And how did you become an actress?A: Well, I loved acting at school but I had a lot of

problems. I’m dyslexic so I couldn’t read my lines very well. Everyone thought I was stupid.

N: That’s terrible.A: I know. My parents helped me a lot. Then I

went to theatre school but I waited a long time before I got a good part.

N: How did you get the part in ‘Fear’?A: The director saw me in Shakepeare’s

‘Macbeth’ and he liked my scary character! N: Well, I was scared when I watched the film.

Have you got any advice for young actors?A: Well, you should learn from other actors, but

you shouldn’t be too modest. You must believe in your talents.

N: Anna, thank you.

C Reading4 Read the interview and answer the

questions.

1 Does Anna think another actress should have the Oscar?…...........................................................……

2 What type of film is ‘Fear’?…...........................................................……

3 When did Anna start acting?…...........................................................……

4 What problems did she have?…...........................................................……

5 Where did Anna train to be an actress?…...........................................................……

6 Did Anna get a good part quickly?…...........................................................……

7 Why did the director choose Anna for the part in ‘Fear’?…...........................................................……

8 Was Nick frightened when he saw the film?…...........................................................……

9 Is it a good idea for young actors to be modest?…...........................................................……

10 What must young actors do?…...........................................................……

Mark: / 10

D Writing5 Imagine you want to become an actor or a

singer. Write a letter to your favourite actor/singer, asking him/her for advice. Include the following information.Paragraph 1: some information about yourself and your ambitionParagraph 2: a description of your talentsParagraph 3: the advice you need.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mark: / 10

A B C D Total

/10 /20 /10 /10 /50


End-of-year test

A Vocabulary1 Add two more words to each group.

1 Jobs at home: make dinner, ……................. , …….................

2 Forms of communication: language, ……................. , …….................

3 Natural phenomena: storm, ……................. , …….................

4 Positive adjectives: good, ……................. , …….................

5 Negative adjectives: bad, ……................. , …….................

6 Musicians: drummer, ……................. , …….................

7 Dangerous jobs: miner, ……................. , …….................

8 Materials: plastic, ……................. , …….................

9 Parts of the body: leg, ……................. , …….................

10 Health problems: a bad knee, ….…................. , …….................

Mark: / 10

B Grammar2 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of

the verbs and adjectives in brackets.Kate: (1) ……................. (you ever / win) a

prize?Tim: No, never. I’m the (2) …….................

(unlucky) person in the world. I (3) ……................. (go) rollerblading last year and I (4) ……................. (fall) over. I (5) ……................. (have) a bad knee for months.

Kate: You poor thing. I (6) ……................. (win) a competition last week. My prize is an activity holiday. My sister and I (7) ……................. (climb) mountains and dive in the sea.

Tim: Are you crazy? Those sports are very dangerous. I prefer (8) ……................. (safe) activities like watching TV.

Kate: But that’s boring. Doing sports is much (9) ……................. (exciting) than staying at home. Why don’t we go swimming?

Tim: No, thanks. I can’t swim very well.

Kate: Really? I (10) ……................. (can) swim when I was five.

Tim: Well, you are (11) ……................. (active) than me.

Kate: Yes, but you are the (12) ……................. (intelligent) of all my friends.

Tim: That’s true.

Kate: But you aren’t very modest!

Mark: / 12

3 Correct the mistakes in these sentences.1 How often do you going swimming?

….......................................................................2 She don’t usually go out on Fridays.

….......................................................................3 I think she’ll become a actress.

….......................................................................4 There is three statues in my town.

….......................................................................5 How many money have you got?

….......................................................................6 I need a shelves for my bedroom.

….......................................................................7 Taking photos is forbidden here. You must

use your camera.….......................................................................

8 It’s going to be cold. You shouldn’t wear a sweater.….......................................................................

Mark: / 8


C Reading4 Read the report about young people, sport and

health. Answer the questions.

1 How many teenagers did the interview?………...........................................................

2 How often do most teenagers play sport?………...........................................................

3 What is the difference between girls and boys in sport?………...........................................................

4 How many teenagers have tried a dangerous sport?………...........................................................

5 Is taking part in competitions popular?………...........................................................

6 Is there a difference between girls and boys on the question of drugs in sport?………...........................................................

7 Do most teenagers have serious health problems?………...........................................................

8 What worries a lot of teenagers?………...........................................................

9 Why do teenagers want to be lighter?………...........................................................

10 Do all teenagers have the same opinion of smoking?………...........................................................

Mark: / 10

D Writing5 Write a short report about sport and health in

your group of friends. Include the following information.Paragraph 1: the sports they playParagraph 2: their healthParagraph 3: your conclusion............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mark: /10

A B C D Total

/10 /20 /10 /10 /50


We interviewed 100 teenagers about sport and health. Here are the results.

SportMost of the teenagers play sport every week and the most popular activities are swimming, basketball and tennis. Girls prefer team sports but boys like individual activities like cycling. Only twenty-five of the group have tried a more dangerous activity like mountain-climbing. Not many of the group participate in sporting competitions. All the teenagers think that drugs in sport are very bad.

HealthMost of the teenagers don’t have health problems. They are ill only about three times a year with simple problems like colds. The more active teenagers sometimes get broken arms or legs. A lot of the teenagers worry about their weight. They said they wanted to lose weight and be like their favourite stars. The teenagers don’t agree on the question of smoking. Some of them said it was very bad and others said it was attractive.

ConclusionSport is popular with most teenagers, but they prefer more traditional activities. Most of the teenagers are healthy but a lot want to be lighter. The teenagers agree about drugs in sport but disagree about smoking.

Answer key

Test for Unit 1A Vocabulary1 1 tidy 6 make

2 make 7 stay 3 wash 8 surf 4 take out 9 meet 5 go 10 play

B Grammar2 1 My brother watches TV every day.

2 Do you play the guitar?3 I don’t go to karate classes.4 Where does James practise on his

skateboard?5 My friends meet in town every Friday.6 My sister doesn’t go out much.

3 1 go 5 studies 2 don’t play 6 don’t practise 3 Do … like 7 teaches 4 have 8 do … do

4 1 I don’t usually drink coffee.2 Helen never goes to bed late.3 Do you always help at home?4 You always do your homework in your

room.5 We sometimes have dinner in a restaurant.6 Where do they usually meet their friends?

C Reading5 1 Basketball.

2 Yes, they do.3 Games, the Internet, and e-mail.4 In shops.5 One hour.6 Make their beds and tidy their rooms.7 Wash the dishes or take out the rubbish.8 Boys and girls.9 At weekends.

10 They use technology more often in their free time.

D Writing6 Students’ own answers.

Test for Unit 2A Vocabulary1 1 mobile phone 6 shout

2 languages 7 chat3 argue 8 message4 laugh 9 alphabet 5 sign 10 phone

B Grammar2 1 They aren’t talking. They’re arguing.

2 James isn’t using his computer. He’s phoning his friend.

3 She isn’t making her bed. She’s tidying her room.

4 We aren’t watching TV. We’re chatting.5 You aren’t singing. You’re shouting.6 My friends aren’t studying. They’re relaxing.7 It isn’t raining. It’s snowing.8 He isn’t surfing the Internet. He’s sending an

e-mail.

3 1 are … sending2 is … writing 3 are … interrupting 4 are … speaking5 are … studying6 is … using

4 1 ’m doing 4 want 2 ’re shopping 5 see3 ’m saving 6 are preparing

C Reading5 1 Four.

2 Yes, it does.3 Hindi and English.4 Because her mum speaks it very well.5 When she argues with her mother and

when she talks to her Indian grandparents.6 No, she doesn’t.7 Words for food and clothes.8 They can’t pronounce the words.9 To write letters or e-mails to her penfriend.

10 Three.



Test for Unit 3A Vocabulary1 1 medal

2 certificate 3 cheque 4 cup; trophy

2 1 c 2 e 3 a 4 b 5 d

B Grammar3 1 bought 6 invited

2 had 7 didn’t meet 3 answered 8 watched 4 posted 9 didn’t see5 didn’t win

4 1 weren’t 7 was 2 Did … go 8 did … come 3 didn’t 9 did … become 4 went 10 Did … look 5 wanted 11 did6 were

C Reading5 1 In 1896.

2 311.3 No, they didn’t.4 Two.5 There were 15,000 athletes and women

took part.6 They are the five continents of the world.7 The colours are the same as in the flags of

the countries who take part.8 To participate.9 72 years old.

10 Greek.


End-of-term test 1A Vocabulary1 Across

1 message5 rubbish 6 chat 7 prize9 medal

10 language

Down2 alphabet3 certificate4 tidy8 laugh

B Grammar2 1 are … doing 6 enjoys

2 ’m looking 7 Do … go3 are riding 8 stay4 is … doing 9 spend5 ’s dancing 10 lives

3 1 had 6 did … do2 didn’t want 7 Did … win3 went 8 didn’t score4 ate 9 was 5 saw 10 didn’t speak

C Reading4 1 When she was ten.

2 She went to karate classes and she played the piano.

3 She uses her computer and she goes shopping.

4 She was short and she had long hair.5 No, she didn’t.6 She chooses her clothes. She’s quite tall

and her hair is short.7 Yes, she was.8 Her mum.9 She thinks it’s boring.

10 Yes, she has.



Test for Unit 4A Vocabulary1 1 c 2 b 3 d 4 e 5 a

2 1 is flying 2 lift 3 crashed 4 climb 5 fall

B Grammar3 1 was playing

2 were dancing 3 was wearing4 was chatting 5 weren’t sitting

4 1 A: What were you doing yesterday evening?B: I was doing my homework.

2 A: Was it raining yesterday?B: No, it wasn’t.

3 A: Who were you talking to?B: We were talking to a new student.

4 A: Were they watching TV at 7 p.m.?B: Yes, they were.

5 A: Where were they going yesterday evening?

B: They were going to the gym.6 A: Were you studying when I phoned?

B: No, I wasn’t.7 A: Why were they arguing?

B: They were arguing because he was late.8 A: Was she travelling by car?

B: Yes, she was.9 A: What time were you walking in the

park?B: We were walking in the park at

11 o’clock.10 A: Was the gas coming from the volcano?

B: No, it wasn’t.

C Reading5 1 Yes, it was.

2 They decided to climb one of the mountains.

3 It started to rain very hard.4 No, it didn’t.5 A rock fell on his head.6 He fell down and he couldn’t move.7 She called the rescue team on her mobile

phone.8 By helicopter.9 They lifted him onto a special bed and

flew him to hospital.10 Yes, it is.


Test for Unit 5A Vocabulary1 1 screen

2 microchip 3 solar panels 4 robots5 clone

2 1 unfriendly 2 good 3 poor 4 lucky 5 sad

B Grammar3 1 won’t cause

2 won’t go 3 will talk 4 won’t destroy 5 won’t meet


4 1 If you dream about dogs, you’ll be lucky.2 We’ll win the trophy if we play well.3 If you don’t go to the party, she’ll be

unhappy.4 I’ll buy a CD if my mum gives me some

money.5 If David is late, we won’t go to the cinema.6 They won’t pass the test if they don’t study.7 If it rains, Dad will drive us to school.8 The teacher will be angry if she doesn’t do

her homework.9 If Helen is sick, she won’t go to school

tomorrow.10 I’ll send my friend an e-mail if she doesn’t

phone me.

C Reading5 1 Because they will work from home.

2 They will stay at home and learn with computers.

3 Because everyone will use e-mail.4 People will use videophones and they will

see as well as hear the other person.5 No, they won’t.6 The computer in the cooker will prepare

your dinner.7 The fridge will tell you when to buy things.8 Yes, they will.9 No, they won’t.

10 It will be very expensive.


Test for Unit 6A Vocabulary1 1 are signing a contract

2 recorded a CD 3 go on tour 4 won’t do an interview 5 played a concert

2 drummer, bassist, saxophonist, keyboardist, guitarist

B Grammar3 1 are going to split up

2 is going to spend 3 is going to appear 4 are going to change 5 aren’t going to write

4 1 ’m going to 2 will3 ’m going to 4 ’s going to 5 will

C Reading5 1 Joe Evans.

2 The name of the CD is ‘Good times’ and the artist is Richie Low.

3 He was a rap artist.4 They had problems with their manager.5 They are more romantic.6 He’s playing soul.7 A drummer, bassist, saxophonist and

guitarist.8 An English vocalist.9 Yes, it will.

10 No, they won’t.


Test for Unit 7A Vocabulary1 1 building 6 intelligent

2 city 7 good-looking3 village 8 skyscraper4 funny 9 statue 5 bad 10 nice


B Grammar2 1 friendlier

2 better 3 worse 4 most popular 5 noisier 6 more exciting 7 worst 8 best 9 more interesting

10 bigger

3 1 ’m playing 2 ’s having 3 isn’t going 4 ’s studying 5 are arriving 6 aren’t appearing 7 aren’t having 8 aren’t visiting 9 isn’t meeting

10 ’re staying

C Reading4 1 London.

2 It was bigger and more modern than her new house.

3 Yes, it is.4 By bus.5 Travelling was difficult.6 You can see a lot of the city in one day and

it is cleaner.7 It’s worse than in London.8 Because bands don’t play in Oxford very

often.9 No, she hasn’t because people don’t talk to

her very much.10 The classes are smaller.


End-of-term test 2A Vocabulary1 1 sign a contract / an autograph

2 make dinner / your bed3 go out / on tour4 play a concert / sport

2 Possible answers1 argue / e-mail / interrupt / laugh / phone /

shout / talk2 certificate / cheque / cup / medal3 lift / fall / crash / fly / move / run / walk4 screen / image / clone / vehicle /

microchip/ machine / solar panel5 saxophone / keyboard / bass / drums6 village / city / skyscraper / building /

statue

B Grammar3 1 doesn’t … tidy

2 do … surf 3 aren’t doing 4 played 5 saw 6 didn’t go 7 were 8 was walking 9 won’t work

10 don’t study

4 1 I won’t become a doctor.2 She will come to the party if you invite

her.3 We’re going to visit the theme park.4 Is he going to do an interview?5 I think rock music is better than rap.6 The city is more polluted than the

country.7 John is faster than Andy.8 Fiona is the best student in the class.9 We’re having a party next Friday.

10 What are you doing this weekend?


C Reading5 1 Sandra.

2 Yes, she did.3 Italian.4 She was dancing with her sister at a festival

in Brighton.5 It’s smaller than London, but it’s very

interesting. There are historic buildings and some modern parts.

6 Brighton.7 They’re going on holiday.8 Nicola’s parents.9 No, she isn’t.

10 She’s going to e-mail him.


Test for Unit 8A Vocabulary1 1 nightmares 6 ghost

2 the dark 7 noises 3 stunt artists 8 bodyguard 4 soldiers 9 firefighters 5 diver 10 horror films

B Grammar2 1 ’ve … flown

2 ’s never rescued, has helped3 hasn’t climbed 4 have watched 5 haven’t met 6 has swum 7 hasn’t appeared 8 haven’t walked9 has lived

3 1 have you ever swum 2 have 3 have you ever felt 4 have you ever rescued 5 haven’t 6 has 7 ’s helped8 have you ever climbed 9 have you ever flown

10 haven’t

C Reading4 1 In an old house in a small village.

2 Two young children.3 No, they weren’t.4 Because it was getting dark and they found

a cemetery.5 No, she didn’t.6 The writer heard a noise. It was a little girl

and she was singing.7 Because she was very scared.8 No, she didn’t.9 She was a ghost.

10 She said it was a nightmare.


Test for Unit 9A Vocabulary1 1 bricks

2 glass; plastic 3 cardboard 4 metal

2 1 glue 2 can 3 paint 4 String 5 paper

B Grammar3 1 any

2 some 3 some 4 any 5 some 6 some 7 a 8 an

4 1 There isn’t a noticeboard in the classroom.2 There is an expensive frame on that photo.3 There aren’t any cans of cola in the fridge.4 There is some glue on the desk.5 There isn’t any nice paint in that shop.6 There are some plants in the office.


5 1 much 2 A lot of 3 many 4 a lot of 5 much 6 many

C Reading6 1 Local companies.

2 Three.3 No, they won’t.4 A certificate.5 On local TV and radio.6 Clothes and books.7 Plastic is difficult to recycle.8 Paper, glass and aluminium.9 Other students, local people, a recycling

company, and people who recycle a lot of things.

10 Yes, they can.


Test for Unit 10A Vocabulary1 1 foot

2 finger 3 chest 4 head 5 arm

2 1 toothache 2 a broken arm 3 a temperature 3 a bad knee 4 stomach ache

B Grammar3 1 can’t read

2 could / can speak 3 couldn’t go 4 Can you use 5 could draw 6 can’t walk 7 can run

4 1 You mustn’t eat in class.2 You must show your passport.3 You must always wear goggles.4 You mustn’t smoke.5 You mustn’t swim in this area.6 You must leave your bags at reception.7 You mustn’t touch the animals.

5 1 should check 2 shouldn’t eat 3 should take 4 shouldn’t smoke 5 should phone 6 shouldn’t throw

C Reading6 1 At a local paper company.

2 They wanted to say thank you to Gary for his help with their new computers.

3 No, he wasn’t.4 No, she didn’t.5 He was nine.6 He started to write computer programs

and help people with their technical problems.

7 No, he doesn’t.8 Yes, he is.9 His mum’s friend works there and she said

they were having problems.10 To have a computer company.


End-of-term test 3A Vocabulary1 Across

2 vehicle 6 temperature 7 popular 8 surf 9 tourDown1 nightmare 3 interrupt 4 trophy 5 cardboard 8 storm


B Grammar2 1 ’m writing

2 are swimming 3 is buying 4 ’re having 5 swam 6 was 7 Have … done 8 were playing 9 were

10 ’re going / ’re going to go 11 ’ll 12 ’s

3 1 Do you like rap music?2 She won’t become a teacher.3 I am taller than my brother.4 This is the most interesting building in

the city.5 Have you ever climbed a mountain?6 There are a lot of people in the stadium.7 We haven’t got any glue.8 I could write when I was four.

C Reading4 1 No, she doesn’t.

2 A horror film.3 When she was at school.4 She’s dyslexic so she couldn’t read her lines

very well.5 At theatre school.6 No, she didn’t.7 He saw her in ‘Macbeth’ and he liked her

scary character.8 Yes, he was.9 No, it isn’t.

10 They must believe in their talents.


End-of-year testA Vocabulary1 Possible answers

1 Jobs at home: go shopping, make your bed, take out the rubbish, tidy your room, wash the dishes

2 Forms of communication: mobile phone, message, code, alphabet, sign

3 Natural phenomena: earthquake, volcano, hurricane, flood, tornado, blizzard, lightning

4 Positive adjectives: happy, lucky, friendly, rich

5 Negative adjectives: unhappy, unlucky, unfriendly, poor

6 Musicians: saxophonist, vocalist, bassist, keyboardist, guitarist

7 Dangerous jobs: firefighter, rescue worker, stunt artist, diver, police officer, bodyguard

8 Materials: glass, bricks, metal, cardboard, paper, wood, concrete

9 Parts of the body: arm, neck, teeth, finger, foot, toe, head, back, chest, hand, knee

10 Health problems: a broken arm, a headache, a stomach ache, a temperature, toothache, a cold

B Grammar2 1 Have … won

2 unluckiest 3 went 4 fell 5 had 6 won 7 are going to climb 8 safer 9 more exciting

10 could 11 more active 12 most intelligent


3 1 How often do you go swimming?2 She doesn’t usually go out on Fridays.3 I think she’ll become an actress.4 There are three statues in my town.5 How much money have you got?6 I need some shelves/a shelf for my

bedroom.7 Taking photos is forbidden here. You

mustn’t use your camera.8 It’s going to be cold. You should wear a

sweater.

C Reading4 1 One hundred.

2 Every week.3 Girls prefer team sports but boys like

individual activities.4 Twenty-five.5 No, it isn’t.6 No, there isn’t.7 No, they don’t.8 Their weight.9 They want to be like their favourite stars.

10 No, they don’t.



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