TEST 3B

(Unit 3)

NAME

: ................................................................................................ DATE: .....................................

CLASS

: ................................................................................................. MARK: ––––––

100

(Time

: 45 minutes)

Vocabulary

1 Fill in: drop, grow, destroy, hang, weave, steal, offer, discuss, hide, stretch.

1 It’s rude not to ………………….. your seat to

an elderly person on the bus.

2 Giant hail stones can damage cars and

………………….. crops.

3 Alex’s grandmother used to

………………….. beautiful baskets.

4 People who live in the country have a lot of

land to ………………….. crops.

5 Excuse me, did you ………………….. your

glove?

6 ………………….. your clothes up instead of

leaving them on the floor.

7 People in the UK ………………….. the

weather a lot.

8 The sandy beaches seemed to

………………….. for miles.

9 Maria used to ………………….. under her

bed when there was a storm.

10 It is wrong to ………………….. from other

people.

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2 Choose the correct item.

1 It

was

pouring/drizzling with rain so the

children couldn’t play outside.

2 I bought a new skirt/shirt for my dad at the

weekend.

3 They cancelled the match because of heavy

showers/raindrops.

4 The

hail/fog caused a number of accidents

because drivers couldn’t see the road.

5 On winter mornings, white flood/frost

covers the grass in our garden.

6 It was a bright/light sunny day so we were

in the garden.

7 Remember to put a scarf/tie on because it’s

cold outside.

8 The students were relieved/excited about

their trip to Disneyland.

9 I love it when the sky is clear/clean and

blue, even in winter.

10 She was very surprised/scared when the

storm cut the power, and she started crying.

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TEST 1

(Module 1)

TEST 3B

(Unit 3)

Grammar

3 Put the verbs in brackets into the

past

simple

or the

past continuous

to complete

the sentences.

1 It

…………………….

(not/snow) when we

left but everything was white when we came

home.

2 We

…………………….

(not/go) out at the

weekend because it was freezing cold.

3 The children ……………………. (do) their

homework while it ……………………. (rain)

outside.

4 Fiona

…………………….

(put) on her scarf

and gloves and ……………………. (go) out

to play in the snow.

5 I

…………………….

(not/be) scared of the

lightning but my brother was terrified.

6 It was a beautiful summer morning. The sun

……………………. (shine) and the birds

……………………. (sing).

7 My mother ……………………. (cook) a

wonderful meal last night.

8 What

…………………….

(you/do) when the

storm ……………………. (start)?

9 I

…………………….

(watch) a documentary

about severe weather at 9 pm last night.

10 Karen ……………………. (sit) in front of the

TV when the power ………………. (go) off.

4 Complete the sentences using the

adverb

formed from the adjective in brackets.

1 The students listened …………………….

(careful) to their teacher.

2 The man on the bus was talking

……………………. (loud) on his mobile

phone.

3 The children were playing

……………………. (happy) together.

4 Anna can draw really …………………….

(good) and wants to become an artist.

5 Pete can run very ……………………. (fast)

and wins a lot of races.

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(Module 1)

TEST 3B

(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 You were very lucky!

B Poor you!

C I’m relieved it’s over!

2 Your cousin is coming for a visit. Tell him/her what the weather is like.

A It was hot and sunny last weekend.

B You can’t go outside without an umbrella at the moment.

C I watch the weather forecast every day.

3 Tell your English-speaking pen friend what you wear to school.

A We don’t have a school uniform.

B The uniform is black trousers with a white shirt and a tie.

C I bought a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.

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TEST 3B

(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 what to do if you don’t like

what you bought.

B how to pay in the shop.

C taking care of your clothes.

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 watch her play.

B go on holiday.

C go shopping with her.

To: [e-mail]
From:

[e-mail]

Subject: Help!

3 What is true about Julie?

A She doesn’t have the right

footwear for rain.

B She always watches the

weather.

C She lives on a farm.

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 put his clothes away.

C iron the clothes in the basket.

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TEST 1

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TEST 3B

(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

The speaker is informing customers about what is happening throughout the day.

T

F

2

Shoppers can buy everything for half the normal price.

T

F

3

People who use their store cards get a free pair of shoes.

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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