Eyes Open 4 Mid-year Progress Test: Extra

Name   Class Date

Language focus
1 Choose the correct answer: a, b or c.
0 Jon in this shop for 10 years, and he still loves his job.
a has been working b worked c was working
1 When I was a child, my granddad take me to school every morning.
a has b would c used
2 By the time I got to the café, my friends .
a left b have left c had left
3 My brother his homework since dinner time and he still hasn’t finished.
a has been doing b has done c did
4 When Jack arrived at the party wearing a strange costume, we all looked at and laughed!
a himself b ourselves c each other
5 Paul into town with us last night because I’d forgotten to invite him!
a hasn’t come b didn’t come c wasn’t coming
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2 Underline the correct answer.

0 Our plane leaves / might leave / will leave at 6.30 – so hurry up!
1 In 10 years’ time I ’ll be working / ’ll work / work as a doctor.
2 I’m sure Tim might not win / won’t win / isn’t winning the race because he hasn’t trained enough.
3 Dan will fall off / is going to fall off / is falling off his bike before long – it’s far too big for him.
4 Tom’s dad is flying / will fly / might fly to Paris tomorrow. He’s got an important meeting there.
5 My football course is lasting / will last / lasts for three weeks, starting from tomorrow.
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3 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two more words than you need.
if ​
unless ​
doesn’t ​
would ​
when ​
have to ​could ​might

0 If you want to come swimming with us tomorrow, you will have to get up early.
1 We won’t catch the train we leave without having dessert!
2 If you saw a strange light in the sky, what you do?
3 You definitely buy a new laptop if you saved your money, but you just spend it all!
4 I might play tennis tomorrow if it rain, but I’m not sure yet.
5 Tim will come to my house he gets home from school tonight.
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4 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words.
0 Mary left the party at 9, and I arrived at 9.30.
Mary had left the party by the time I arrived.
1 My mum took me to school when I was small.
My mum to take me to school when I was small.
2 Tim won’t learn to swim if he doesn’t go in the water.
Tim won’t learn to swim unless in the water.
3 I don’t know if Peter is coming tomorrow or not.
Peter come tomorrow, but I’m not sure.
4 Grandma told us to have a good time at the cinema.
Grandma told us to enjoy at the cinema.
5 Jon has spent all morning cleaning his car.
Jon cleaning his car all morning.
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Vocabulary
5 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letter is there to help you.
There is one space for each other letter in the word.
0 When I saw Jack, he was wearing tight jeans and a  l e a t h e r  jacket.
1 Della is  p   about music – she plays her guitar all the time.
2 Peter is working unpaid in a company for two weeks to get some work  e .
3 Tina does some  v   work at a local charity for teenagers.
4 Jack’s jumper is very  b   – it looks far too big for him!
5 Holly is very  d . She won’t stop until she gets what she wants.
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6 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are three more words than you need.
spread ​
slimy sweet ​
chop ​
mix ​
bitter ​
slice ​bland ​grate

0 Here’s a knife to slice the cake with. Then we can all have a piece!
1 I hate the texture of soft bananas. They feel really !
2 If you don’t add enough salt to vegetables, they can taste quite .
3 Could you some cheese to put on top of the pizza?
4 I can’t drink black coffee because it tastes so .
5 Let’s some butter and jam on this bread and then eat it. Delicious!
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7 Match the sentence halves.

0 My village is beautiful because it’s surrounded c on well with each other.
a
1 I’m not usually very keen up to famous people.
b
2 My brother and I get by mountains.
c
3 When I was young, I really looked of the marks I get at school.
d
4 My parents are very proud up a new Facebook page.
e
5 I’m going to help my granddad set on trying new dishes.
f
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8 Complete the sentences with words formed from the words in brackets.
0 Laura’s teacher says she’s a really good dancer because of her great flexibility (flexible).
1 Many people say that (happy) is a lot more important than money.
2 I’ve always found climbing a really (challenge) sport – it’s so hard!
3 Rebecca gets so (patient) whenever she has to wait for anything!
4 When Amanda arrived, she was wearing her favourite (flower) dress.
5 If you want to do a college course, you’ll have to fill in an (apply) form.
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Useful language
9 Complete the five conversations. Choose the correct answer: a, b or c.
0 What’s up? You look miserable! a I know what you mean.
b It’s a problem.
c I’ve lost something.
1 I’m going shopping. Want to come? a How long does it take?
b Where are you going to go?
c What about some new jeans?
2 To cook onions, fry them gently. a It sounds simple enough.
b Then do I wait until it boils?
c They’ll be ready soon.
3 We need to decide whether to see the new film tomorrow. a That’s a good cause.
b I’m sure we’ll be fine.
c Personally, I’d rather not go.
4 My brother says he got angry because he’s got exams soon. a There you are, then!
b I hate arguments, too.
c You could ask him what’s wrong.
5 How about this purple T-shirt? a Maybe we’ll see some in the next shop.
b You should try it on.
c I suppose you’re right.
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Listening
10
  Listen to Harry talking to his friend Katie about her new camera. Choose the
correct answer: a, b or c.
0 When Harry sees Katie’s new camera, he is 3 When Harry hears Katie’s plans, he wonders if she’ll
a annoyed. a get the opportunity to prove her talent.
b surprised. b have enough determination to succeed.
c jealous. c stay passionate about what she’s doing.
1 Who gave Katie her new camera? 4 During the summer holiday, Katie wants to
a her cousin a get some work experience.
b her father b do a short Art course.
c her aunt c look for a part-time job.
2 What will Katie do with the photos she’s going 5 What does Katie decide about Harry’s dinner
to take? invitation?
a enter competitions with them a She needs to check with her parents first.
b use them to apply for a course b  She turns it down as she has to finish some
c display them for people at her school homework.
c She’s looking forward to trying Harry’s food.
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Reading
11
Read the short texts. Choose the correct answer: a, b or c.

Vanessa, it’s Jake’s party tonight, isn’t it?

Pasta Bake
Have you decided what you’re going to 1 Make a sauce with chopped onions,
wear? If you don’t need your flowery dress tomatoes and herbs.
and shoes, can I borrow them? Thanks!
2 Put some pasta in a dish and pour the
Melanie
sauce over the top.
3 Bake the dish in the oven for 30 minutes.
SEND

0 Melanie is texting Vanessa to

a remind her that there’s a party tonight. You need several different ingredients to make
3 a 
b make a request about some clothes. this dish.
c offer to lend her something to wear. b You can make this dish in less than half an hour.
You should put the pasta on top of the sauce.
c 

WANTED
Someone hard-working and sociable to do PLEASE TELL ONE OF OUR
some voluntary work at our animal charity ASSISTANTS IF YOU WISH
every Saturday morning. TO TRY ON CLOTHES IN
We provide a uniform and lunch! THE CHANGING ROOMS.
Interested?
Telephone Mrs Saunders on 627 545
Our assistants will bring you clothes to try on in
4 a 
the changing rooms.
1 This advert offers You shouldn’t use the changing rooms without
b 
a paid work once a week. informing one of our assistants.
b the opportunity to help animals. One of our assistants will tell you when a
c 
c all meals during the day. changing room is free.

From: Mrs Smith

STUDENTS!
To: All students
I’m doing a project about how our
parents used to dress in the 60s!
Don’t forget that the university entrance exam
is next week, so if anyone needs help with their If you have any photos or stories
preparation, please let me know by the end of about your parents as teenagers,
tomorrow. please get in touch!

Sarah, Class 11 B

Mrs Smith wants students to apply for university

2 a 
next week. Sarah would like some photos of students from
5 a 
Class 11 B dressed in clothes from the 60s.
Mrs Smith is informing students that their
b 
entrance exam is tomorrow. Sarah is happy to help students find photos of
b 
their parents as teenagers.
Mrs Smith is offering to help students get ready
c 
for something important. Sarah needs some information about what
c 
students’ parents once wore.

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Writing
12
Read part of a letter you receive from your English-speaking friend, Mel.

I think people my age dress quite fashionably in my country.

What about in your country? What do teenagers wear? Is fashion
important? And where do they buy their clothes?

Write an email to Mel and answer the questions.

Write 120–140 words.









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