*By meriem ncir* Final test in a pioneer school Reading comprehension My name is Laura I’m fifteen years old I’m American and I live in San Jose California I’m a pupil and I love holidays I always visit interesting places Last year I went with my family to Carmel a small town near the sea There are beautiful beaches there I’m good at swimming My brother Brian swims very well too Our parents never swim They prefer walking on the beach When it was rainy we stayed in the hotel and played video games or watched TV but when it was fine we went to the park Brian took photos of animals His photos are really excellent In the afternoon we often went out for a walk in the busy streets visited famous monuments or went shopping; there are plenty of little shops with cheap things We sometimes bought clothes and souvenirs there Holidays are great Questions a Complete this table with information about the girl name age nationality Occupation/job Answer the following questions Where does the girl live ? ……………………………………………………………………… What is Carmel like? (Give 3details) ……………………………………………………………………… c These sentences are false correct theme with details from the text The parents love swimming ……………………………………………………………………… When the weather was lovely the family played video games ……………………………………………………………………… Holidays are boring ……………………………………………………………………… In the afternoon the family stayed in the hotel ……………………………………………………………………… Language a Complete the passage with six of the words in the box b Keeping/voluntary/courtyard/throw/responsibility/litter/plastic bags *By meriem ncir* What a surprise! This morning when I went to school a group of …………….pupils were in the ……………… Collecting…………… I took a……………….and joined theme because………………… our school clean is every’s………………… b Put the words between brackets in the right tense or form Peter :sir can go out? The teacher: what’s the matter peter? Are you ok? Peter: no sir I’m not I’m feeling terribly tired The teacher: are you ill? (you/sleep)……….well last night? Peter: no sir last night my mother(receive)……….some guests and our house was very(noise)……… Now I went (go)…………home The teacher: don’t worry! Now walk (slow)……….to the headmaster’s office and talk to him you can’t leave school without (ask)………for permission Peter: thank you sir c Complete the dialogue with words and from the box Let’s (x2)/I like/good idea/I don’t like/I want/what about/on David’s family are talking about what to this evening Dad: ……….go and see a film this evening Mum: what’s ……….? Dad: well”sleeplees in seattle” is on again at the Odeon cinema for one night David: oh no!! …………….romantic films phrases *By meriem ncir* Mum: well ……………TV Sophie: there’s “friends” at nine o’clock……………………to watch that David: that’s a…………….”.friends” is funny and……… Jennifer Aniston She’s very talented Dad: ok ………… that d Circle the right alternative to complete the text below School was very different when I was young we all had to wear a school (bus/uniform/clothes) there were(little/much/many) rules and the teachers were very(strict/attentive/friendly) we were obliged to stand up whenever a teacher came into the room (every/once/each) a week we had a test and anybody who got a grade D orE had to extra work during the lunch (eat/break/pizza) my favourite (classmate/film/subject)was art but we only had that for one period a week e Match a line in A with a line in B A B 1*I’m really excited 2*I’m fed up with this weather 3*I feel proud of 4*I’m an attentive pupil 5*I broke my leg 6*I’m very worried a I slipped on a banana skin b It’s too late and my daughter’s still outside c I always listen to my teachers carefully d My daughter’s school results e It’s so wet and freezing f I’m going to visit London answer s 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+ 5+ 6+ Writing Read and complete a Mr Pierce: good morning Travel agent: good morning sir (offering help)…………….? Mr Pierce :yes please(expressing desire)……………… A plane ticket for Paris Travel agent: of course what date whould you like? Mr Pierce: Sunday the 13th if possible Travel agent: oh!(apologizing)…………… we have no places on that date! (suggestion)………… Saturdaythe 12th ? Mr Pierce: that’s fine (asking about price) ticket? Travel agent: It’s 165dinars …………….is the *By meriem ncir* Mr Pierce: here you are thank you Travel agent: you’re welcome ,sir(taking leave)…………… b Write a letter to your English pen friend in which you: • Talk about your school • Talk about your favourite subject and describe your favourite teacher