TEST 3A
(Unit 3)
NAME
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100
(Time
: 45 minutes)
Vocabulary
1 Fill in: drop, grow, destroy, hang, weave, steal, offer, discuss, hide, stretch.
1 It is wrong to ………………….. from other
people.
2 Maria used to ………………….. under her
bed when there was a storm.
3 ………………….. your clothes up instead of
leaving them on the floor.
4 The sandy beaches seemed to
………………….. for miles.
5 People in the UK ………………….. the
weather a lot.
6 It’s rude not to ………………….. your seat to
an elderly person on the bus.
7 Alex’s grandmother used to
………………….. beautiful baskets.
8 Excuse me, did you ………………….. your
glove?
9 People who live in the country have a lot of
land to ………………….. crops.
10 Giant hail stones can damage cars and
………………….. crops.
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2 Choose the correct item.
1 I love it when the sky is clear/clean and
blue, even in winter.
2 Remember to put a scarf/tie on because it’s
cold outside.
3 It was a bright/light sunny day so we were
in the garden.
4 The students were relieved/excited about
their trip to Disneyland.
5 She was very surprised/scared when the
storm cut the power, and she started crying.
6 They cancelled the match because of heavy
showers/raindrops.
7 I bought a new skirt/shirt for my dad at the
weekend.
8 The
hail/fog caused a number of accidents
because drivers couldn’t see the road.
9 It
was
pouring/drizzling with rain so the
children couldn’t play outside.
10 On winter mornings, white flood/frost
covers the grass in our garden.
5
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TEST 1
(Module 1)
TEST 3A
(Unit 3)
Grammar
3 Put the verbs in brackets into the
past
simple
or the
past continuous
to complete
the sentences.
1 My mother ……………………. (cook) a
wonderful meal last night.
2 I
…………………….
(not/be) scared of the
lightning but my brother was terrified.
3 What
…………………….
(you/do) when the
storm ……………………. (start)?
4 Karen
…………………….
(sit) in front of the
TV when the power ………………. (go) off.
5 I
…………………….
(watch) a documentary
about severe weather at 9 pm last night.
6 We
…………………….
(not/go) out at the
weekend because it was freezing cold.
7 It
…………………….
(not/snow) when we
left but everything was white when we came
home.
8 The children ……………………. (do) their
homework while it ……………………. (rain)
outside.
9 It was a beautiful summer morning. The sun
……………………. (shine) and the birds
……………………. (sing).
10 Fiona ……………………. (put) on her scarf
and gloves and ……………………. (go) out
to play in the snow.
4 Complete the sentences using the
adverb
formed from the adjective in brackets.
1 Pete can run very ……………………. (fast)
and wins a lot of races.
2 The children were playing
……………………. (happy) together.
3 The students listened …………………….
(careful) to their teacher.
4 The man on the bus was talking
……………………. (loud) on his mobile
phone.
5 Anna can draw really …………………….
(good) and wants to become an artist.
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(Module 1)
TEST 3A
(Unit 3)
Everyday English
5 For each situation (1-3) choose the appropriate response. Circle (A, B or C).
1 Your friend asks you how you are after a frightening experience. What do you say?
A I’m relieved it’s over!
B You were very lucky!
C Poor you!
2 Your cousin is coming for a visit. Tell him/her what the weather is like.
A You can’t go outside without an umbrella at the moment.
B I watch the weather forecast every day.
C It was hot and sunny last weekend.
3 Tell your English-speaking pen friend what you wear to school.
A I bought a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.
B We don’t have a school uniform.
C The uniform is black trousers with a white shirt and a tie.
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TEST 3A
(Unit 3)
Reading
6 Read the texts. For questions 1-4, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
If you’re unhappy with an item of clothing,
please bring it back to the shop before you
wash or wear it so that we can give you
your money back. Please note that we can’t
refund credit card payments in cash.
1 This message is about
A how to pay in the shop.
B taking care of your clothes.
C what to do if you don’t like
what you bought.
Hi Susie,
I’m heading into town this afternoon after
hockey practice to get something nice for my
holiday. Would you like to come with me?
Carol
Sender:
Carol Watson
07775588954
Received:
10:25:34
2 Carol invites Susie to
A go on holiday.
B go shopping with her.
C watch her play.
To: Carrie@webmail.net
From:
Subject: Help!
3 What is true about Julie?
A She lives on a farm.
B She doesn’t have the right
footwear for rain.
C She always watches the
weather.
Carrie,
I don’t know what to wear for the trip to the
farm. Do you know what the forecast for
tomorrow is? What if it’s wet and muddy? Do
you have a pair of boots I could borrow?
Julie
Justin,
I left the washing in the machine. Can you hang it out for me?
Also, can you take your clothes from the basket and hang them
in your wardrobe, but leave the ironing for me to do?
Thanks
Mum
4 Justin’s mum wants him to
A put the washing machine on.
B iron the clothes in the basket.
C put his clothes away.
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TEST 1
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TEST 3A
(Unit 3)
Listening
7 You will hear an announcement twice. Decide which sentences (1-3) are true
(T -True)
and which are false (F - False). Circle the letter T or F.
1
Shoppers can buy everything for half the normal price.
T
F
2
People who use their store cards get a free pair of shoes.
T
F
3
The speaker is informing customers about what is happening throughout the day.
T
F
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Writing
8 Your school’s English club is running a short story competition. Write a short
story (50-100 words) ending with the sentence:
It was a terrifying experience and I’m glad it’s over.
Your story must include:
• a flood
• a boat rescue
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