Test 5

NAME: ___________________________________________ DATE: ________________

CLASS: ___________________________________________ MARK: ________
100
(Time: 50 minutes)

Vocabulary
A Complete the sentences with the correct word.

• plastic • host • vocal • social • homeless • cheerful • gossip • sank • sneeze • blush

1 Bob volunteers at a ................................. shelter at the weekends.

2 Her heart ................................. when she saw the boat leave without her.
3 I ................................. when my nose gets irritated.
4 The singer had to rest her ................................. cords before the concert.
5 Too many people are having ................................. surgery these days.
6 Helen is the least ................................. person I know. She never smiles.
7 People who ................................. about others are often just jealous of them.
8 It pays to learn about the ................................. etiquette of another culture when you travel.
9 I always ................................. when I feel embarrassed.
10 Mark stayed with a great ................................. family in Spain last year.

Points: _____
10 x 2 20

B Underline the correct item.

1 Jan went outside and took/held a deep breath.

2 Tony ran up to Jane and got/gave her a big hug.
3 Try not to lose/miss your temper.
4 I hope you raise/reach your goals.
5 Drivers need to stay/keep alert on long journeys.

Points: _____
5x2 10

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 Test 5
Grammar
C Choose the correct item.

1 Lyn has lived in Mexico ......... she was 9 They’re lost. They ......... know the area.
eight. A can’t B must C might
A for B since C ever
10 Jenny seems ......... her new job.
2 I ......... Georgia for over a month. A to enjoying
A didn’t see B enjoying
B haven’t been seeing C to be enjoying
C haven’t seen
11 It ......... since last night.
3 Derek ......... study abroad next year, but A was raining
he isn’t sure. B has been raining
A can’t B might C must C rained

4 John ......... to Switzerland last year. 12 The opportunity was too good ......... .
A has travelled A missing B to miss C to missing
B has been travelling
13 They ......... Spanish for two years now.
C travelled
A were learning
5 Katy loves ......... to weddings. B have been learning
A to go B going C go C have learned

6 Lee denied ......... the vase. 14 Jon claims ......... the night the crime took
A to break place.
B to have broken A to have been working
C having broken B working
C was working
7 Sue ......... since this morning.
A has been exercising 15 Penny hates ......... to classical music.
B exercise A to listening
C exercised B listen
C listening
8 Have you ......... tasted Indian food?
A yet B ever C never

Points: _____
15 x 1 15

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 Test 5
Reading
D Read the text. For each question choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

A Helping Hand
Marian Jones was working as a primary school teacher in Swansea in Wales when she heard about
a volunteer programme to help children in Africa. They were looking for imaginative teachers to
make learning fun for children in order to encourage them to continue their education.
In Rwanda, Africa, 95% of all children finish primary school. But sadly, extreme poverty and old-
fashioned teaching methods means that many of them don’t continue their education.
Schoolchildren in this part of the world don’t have access to modern teaching methods or proper
school equipment. Families cannot afford to pay for school supplies or basic stationary. This means
that in most lessons the teacher stands at the front of the class and talks and the children sit at their
desks and listen. This is why a lot of schoolchildren don’t enjoy their lessons and don’t want to go to
secondary school. To them, school is just something to get through before they start working on the
land as farmers or labourers.
Marian knew she could do something to help. She signed up with a volunteer programme and flew
to Africa. She loved teaching and engaging the children in their lessons. She understood that this is
the best way to improve children’s chances of learning.
Making lessons fun with little or no resources, though, was a difficult task. The key was to get
students to participate in the lessons. She used games, group work and interesting tasks.
Today, she works with Rwandan teachers and helps them to be resourceful. She has also inspired
many students to want to become teachers themselves. She is happy that she has made a
difference in these children’s lives and given them the desire to reach their full potential.

1 Marian Jones began as 4 Marian gave her students

A a teacher in Africa. A enjoyable lessons.
B a volunteer in Wales. B difficult tasks to do.
C a volunteer in Rwanda. C a chance to teach.
D a teacher in Swansea. D lots of resources.

2 Ninety five percent of Rwandan children 5 Today Marian

A grow up in poverty. A trains other teachers.
B complete their primary education. B trains students to become teachers.
C finish secondary school. C creates teaching games.
D don’t continue their education. D continues to teach Rwandan children.

3 Many schoolteachers in Rwanda

A don’t enjoy the lessons.
B don’t teach at secondary schools.
C don’t make lessons fun.
D listen to the children.
Points: _____
5x2 10

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 Test 5
Everyday English
E Choose the correct response.

1 A: I’m Tony Smith. 4 A: Sorry again.

B: a I’ve just moved in next door. B: a Have a nice day.
b Pleased to meet you. b Don’t worry about it.

2 A: Could I talk to you for a minute? 5 A: What can I do for you?

B: a What can I do for you? B: a I’m afraid I have a complaint.
b Don’t worry. b I didn’t realise it was a problem.

3 A: I’ll make sure it doesn’t happen again.

B: a I understand.
b I’d appreciate that.
Points: _____
5x2 10

Listening
F You are going to hear five people talking about life events. Match the
speakers (1-5) to the statements A-F. There is one extra statement that
does not match.

A I got fired. Speaker 1

B I became a grandparent. Speaker 2
C We bought our own house. Speaker 3
D I graduated from university. Speaker 4
E I’m renting a new flat. Speaker 5
F I moved abroad.

Points: _____
5x3 15

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 Test 5
Writing
G Read the rubric and use the points & justifications in the box to write a for-
against-essay (150-200 words). Remember to:

• introduce the topic

• present the advantages/disadvantages & examples in separate paragraphs
• summarise the topic & express your opinion

Your English teacher has asked you to write an article about the pros & cons of moving abroad.
Write your essay.

Points Justifications
Another country may offer more opportunities. – You may have a better standard of education
and improved employment prospects.
A new country may offer a better lifestyle. – Your standard of living and amount of free
time may increase.
It can be difficult to adapt to a new culture. – The language, food, weather and customs
may be hard to adapt to.

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Points: _____
20

Total: _____
100

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