A Fill in the verbs: towed, try, perform, makes, 1 That was the most trendy/delicious food I’ve explore, afford. ever eaten. 2 The sound of the splashing/diving waterfall was 1 The friends set out early to _________________ very loud. the old town. 3 The Aboriginals put on an amazing cultural/ 2 Visitors at the open-air market can ___________ amusement display. different local products. 4 Feta is a traditional/local Greek cheese. 3 Judith can’t ________________________ to go 5 The tropical/sea reef has thousands of species on holiday abroad this summer. of fish. 4 Ann was thrilled when the dolphin ____________________ her around the pool. 5 x 1 = 5 points 5 My dad ______________________ a living as a drummer in an orchestra. 6 On Friday, Daniel is going to see his favourite D Fill in: sitcom, documentary, soap opera, musician ____________________ live on stage. reality, show, talent show, cookery programmes. 6 x 1 = 6 points 1 I love watching ________________ and learning new recipes. B Choose the correct item. 2 In the ________________, cameras followed a group of friends around for a month and 1 You can use an old oven tray/cap to make your recorded their everyday lives. own violin. 3 This ________________ really makes me laugh; 2 The street musician/performer could do all the jokes are great! sorts of acrobatics. 4 I wonder what the characters in my favourite 3 At lunch time, the food cuisine/court gets really ________________ will do today. busy. 5 You’re such a good singer, you should go on a 4 Tom Black was fantastic in the lead role/cast of ________________ . Macbeth. 6 Graham watched a great ________________ 5 The Billsons live in a Victorian-style/fashion about lions in Africa last night. house. 6 Megan didn’t really enjoy the second film in the 6 x 1 = 6 points events/series. 7 There is a big firework display/parade at the carnival. 8 Don’t put all that in the rubbish pipe/bin; we can recycle it! 8 x 1 = 8 points
7B Test E Choose the correct item. H Fill in: both, either, neither. 1 Don’t forget to put off/on your jacket before you 1 Simon and Sue ____________________ like go out. going on the rides at the theme park. 2 This new TV series is filled with/from suspense. 2 We can ____________________ go to the mall 3 My favourite film is going to be on/at TV this or the waterpark; which would you prefer? evening. 3 ____________________ Sam nor Danny 4 If we recycle this rubbish, we can turn it into/in watched the news yesterday. something new. 4 Oh no, my favourite TV programmes are 5 Mary’s wedding dress was made from/of silk. ____________________ on at the same time! 5 x 1 = 5 points 4 x 1 = 4 points
Grammar I Rewrite the sentences using the
passive. F Choose the correct item. 1 My sister writes our band’s songs. 1 They still haven’t announced the date when/ _______________________________________ which the new film will be released. 2 Steven Spielberg did the special effects. 2 Can you tell me the reason which/why the mall _______________________________________ is closed today? 3 They released the film last Friday. 3 That’s the shop where/when you can buy cheap _______________________________________ shirts. 4 They open the theme park during summer. 4 That’s the man who’s/whose sister is a famous _______________________________________ musician. 5 Favio Chavez created the Landfill Harmonic 5 This is the theme park which/who has the Orchestra. world’s biggest rides. _______________________________________ 6 He’s the actor who/which took the leading role 5 x 1 = 5 points in the action film. 6 x 1 = 6 points Everyday English J Choose the correct response. G Match the phrases to make sentences. 1 A: That’s £10 please. B: a Here you are. 1 He is the director b Thank you. 2 Did you watch the quiz show 2 A: Where would you like to sit? B: a You’re in seat 12. 3 Is that the girl b Near the back. 4 It was last month 3 A: Do you fancy going to the mall? 5 Do you know the reason B: a It’s fully booked. b Not really. a when I went to the mall. b why the festival was cancelled? 4 A: What do you think about soap operas? c who stars in the new film? B: a I’m not keen on that actor. d whose latest film was a success. b I don’t really like them. e which started on Channel 6 last night? 5 A: Do you like musicals? B: a I don’t mind. 5 x 1 = 5 points b OK then. 5 x 2 = 10 points
7B Test Reading Listening K Read the text and for questions 1-5, L Listen to a radio announcement about choose the best answer (A, B or C). a concert and fill in the gaps (1-5) with a word or short phrase.
Daredevil is Channel Nine’s new action programme.
It’s based on the comic book, not the 2003 film, and it stars Charlie Cox as a crime fighter called Daredevil, and Deborah Ann Woll as his friend, Karen. It tells the story of how a blind lawyer turns into a superhero at nighttime. He has super hearing and Location: The Crystal 1 can beat bad guys by listening to tiny sounds around him. Date: 2 The plot is really exciting with lots of fast action scenes and drama. All the actors are very talented Time: doors open at 3 pm and give a good performance. The special effects are great, especially when they show how Daredevil uses his hearing. But, the best thing about it is the music, Opening band: The 4 which adds a sense of dark atmosphere to the show. Overall, Daredevil is an interesting and exciting Tickets: start at 5 programme that shows how one man fights crime in New York. Watching it online is a very enjoyable way to spend some time, so why not give it a try? You won’t be sorry! 5 x 2 = 10 points
1 Daredevil is a new Writing
A comic book. M Write a review of a film you think B TV show. everyone should see. Write the review, C action film. describing the film’s plot and 2 Deborah Ann Woll plays recommending it (100-120 words). A a woman named Karen. __________________________________________ B the part of Daredevil in the 2003 film. C a crime fighter. __________________________________________ __________________________________________ 3 Daredevil is about a A hero who has no super powers. __________________________________________ B blind man who needs a hero. __________________________________________ C hero who is also a lawyer. __________________________________________ 4 Daredevil has got __________________________________________ A super speed. B excellent hearing. __________________________________________ C great strength. __________________________________________
5 What does the writer like most about Daredevil? __________________________________________
B the special effects __________________________________________ A the music __________________________________________ C the acting __________________________________________ 5 x 2 = 10 points
(Little Books of Life Skills) Lynette Longaretti, Robyn English-Helping Your Pupils To Communicate Effectively and Manage Conflict-David Fulton Publishers (2008)
(Little Books of Life Skills) Lynette Longaretti, Robyn English-Helping Your Pupils To Communicate Effectively and Manage Conflict-David Fulton Publishers (2008)
