I. Find the error in each sentence and correct it.

1. Where is Jim’s birthday? Is it in January or February?

2. We usually ate Indian food on Friday evenings. But last Friday we had pizza.
3. Have we got much biscuits or crisps? I want a snack.
4. Laura is do her homework. She can meet you after she finishes.
5. My father likes go for a walk after work.
II. Use the past simple or past continuous.
1. While we _______________ (eat) our lunch, the dog jumped up and _______ (sit) on my knee!
2. Many people _____________ (dance) at the concert when there _____ (be) a sudden rain storm.
3. Isabella ___________________ (text) her friend on her new smartphone when she ___________
(walk) into a tree.
4. I ______________ (wait) my friend when I _________ (see) a man ran out of the bank.
5. As I ______________ (drive) to work, I suddenly ___________________ (remember) it was a holiday!
III. Choose the correct words.
1. Oh dear! This poor bird has hurt its…………so it can’t fly. A. wing B. tongue
2. I wanted to make……….this morning, but we don’t have enough milk. A. pasta B. yogurt
3. Excuse me, can I get to the city centre from this bus………..? A. stop B. go
4. Can you…….. me £10? I’ll pay you back on Friday. A. borrow B. lend
5. I need to………. an important email, but the internet isn’t working. A. send B. spend
6. Luke is very……. about the exam tomorrow. He doesn’t like science. A. worried B. relaxed
7. We think it’s better to go to the beach but Nick doesn’t………..with us. A. disagree B. agree
8. You lost your wallet? Oh no, that’s………….! A. incredible B. terrible
9. Your jumper is beautiful. Is it made of ? A. wool B. cardboard
10. I don’t buy…………shoes. I don’t think it’s right to use animals for clothes. A. plastic B. leather
IV. Reading : A trip to remember
In February 2014, I went to Venice for the carnival. Here is what I found out about this amazing event:
It began in 1162 when the people of Venice started to dance in St Mark’s Square. It became very famous
all over Europe because of the colourful costumes that people wore. However, while the King of Austria
was ruling Venice, he stopped the carnival because he did not like the wild atmosphere. It finally started
up again in the city in 1979 and is now celebrated at the same time every year.
The costumes at the carnival are very beautiful and unusual. People wear dresses, long black coats,
strange hats and masks that cover their faces. The masks are what make the carnival so different to
other carnivals. There are competitions for the best costume. If you want to join in with the party
atmosphere, you will need to buy a mask!
During the carnival many parties take place, but St Mark’s Square is the best place to be. This is where
everyone goes. There is food, music and dance. It can get very busy, so if that’s a little too much you can
always go into one of the small streets and still see all the fun. There is also the Arsenal, an enormous
building where various theatre performances, concerts and other events take place during this
extraordinary and unforgettable festival.
1. What is the purpose of this article?
A. to give information about a carnival in Venice
B. to talk about the history of a carnival in Venice
C. to describe the costumes a carnival in Venice
2. True (T) or false (F)?
1. In the past, the carnival was all over Europe famous for its dancing.
2. The carnival is different to other carnivals because of the masks.
3. Everyone goes into the Arsenal during the festival.
4. You might go into a small street because St Mark’s Square is so busy.
V. Writing
Write a personal message to a friend about a great day that you had on holiday. Use the questions and
prompts to help you. Use linkers. Write about 80 words.
Paragraph 1: Who are you writing to? Say hi. Why are you writing to them?
Paragraph 2: What did you do in the first part of the day? How did you feel?
Paragraph 3: What did you do in the next part of the day? What did you do at the end of the day? Why
did you have a great time?
Paragraph 4: Finish your message. Ask your friend a question.
VI. Choose the correct words.
1. We are going to / will go to Brazil next year.
2. There are lots of clouds in the sky; it will / is going to rain.
3. I think there will / are going to be lots of people at the school play.
4. Helen and James will / are going to move to Madrid next year.
5. I think that by 2050, everyone will / is going to have a robot to help them with jobs around the house.
6. If Sarah arrived / arrives in time, we’ll eat together.
7. She couldn’t / can’t call us yesterday because phones weren’t allowed in the meeting.
8. I can fit this phone in my pocket more easy / easily than the old one.
9. Julie can run more fast / faster than me. But I’m practicing every day.
10. Zak and Maria are going to the beach today. Can / Could they both swim?
VII. Complete the sentences with the words.
beating, car show, competing, music festival, pattern, free running, kite-flying, look after, rude, shy,
solving, sweet, take part in
1. I wanted to go……………..today, but there’s not enough wind.
2. The …………………this weekend doesn’t interest me. I don’t like jazz.
3. Gavin is so………………. He didn’t thank me for giving him a lift to the airport.
4. I don’t think Asmaa will want to come to the party. She’s very ……………
5. I wanted to………………….the game, but I forgot to bring my football boots.
6. Can you…………………….our cats while we’re away on holiday?
7. That’s a beautiful……………………….on your dress. I love the colours.
8. How much sugar did you put in this tea? It’s too……………………for me.
9. You won’t like this computer game because you don’t like…………………..maths problems.
10. Richard is…………….in a chess competition at the weekend. I’m sure he’ll win.
VIII. Reading
There has been a lot of research into what makes us happy. Researchers have found that people believe
having money, getting a dream job or buying a big house will make them happy. However, scientists
have discovered that these things aren’t important for our happiness.
They found that people feel happier when they have a positive experience: buying something you want
will only make you happy for a short time. Scientists did an experiment to see what happened when a
group of young adults bought something, and compared it to them having an enjoyable experience.
They found that the feelings from having a positive experience, like spending time with friends, are
much stronger and longer lasting than when we buy something.
Fitness is very important to good health at all ages. But did you know that exercise can also make you
happy? When we exercise, we produce chemicals in our brain called endorphins. They make us feel
positive and energetic. Doing just thirty minutes of exercise can improve how we feel. Researchers did
experiments with middle-aged and elderly people. They were asked to do half an hour of exercise a day.
The results showed a big increase in their levels of happiness.
Hobbies are also important for happiness. They can lower your stress levels by making you forget your
problems and thinking about something else. Hobbies are also good for spending time with other people
and making new friends. Learning new things through a hobby also makes you feel happier and more
positive about yourself.
1. Choose the best title.
A. Fitness and Happiness
B. How to be Happy
C. The importance of hobbies
2. True (T) or false (F)?
1. People think having money, getting a dream job or buying a big house will make them happy.
2. The feelings from a positive experience compared to buying something were stronger and lasted
longer.
3. We feel positive and energetic after exercise because our brains produce energy called endorphins.
4. According to the article, you can make friends by being positive about yourself.
IX. Writing
Write a formal email to a local businessperson and ask them to give a talk at your school. Use the
prompts to help you. Don’t forget to begin and end your email appropriately. Write about 80 words.
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself. Why are you writing?
Paragraph 2: Explain the background and reason for your request. What gave you this idea? Why do you
want this person to give a talk?
Paragraph 3: Give more details about your plan. What do you want the person to talk about? Ending the
email: Request help once again. Sign off.
X. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1. My advice is that you must / should go and see the doctor. You don’t look well at all.
2. I mustn’t / must miss the bus today, or I’ll be late for school again.
3. We has got to / have got to look after Mrs Jeffries fish while she’s away. Mum said that’s our job.
4. I cleared the garden all by itself / myself. Nobody helped me.
5. Does someone / anyone know where my keys are?
XI. Complete the sentences.
1. I b calories by going for a walk after every meal.
2. Jane is running and swimming three times a week to get f .
3. Well, if your tooth is hurting you should go to the d .
4. I need some help with my biology homework. What’s your k of science like?
5. You can’t d whether you want to go to the party or not, can you?
6. I’ve been researching flights to Ibiza. Guess what I’ve d ?
7. It’s cold outside. I s that you take a hat and gloves.
8. Mike t himself how to program computers. He’s very smart.
9. We lost contact with our uncle. So we hired a d to find him.
10. My mum is an amazing m . She can play any instrument she picks up.
XII. Reading: Great adventurers
Here’s our pick of the greatest young adventurers!
Jessica Watson was inspired by a story she heard on the news in 2005 when she was eleven. The story
was about Jesse Martin, an eighteen-year-old who became the youngest person to sail around the
world. Jessica told her parents she wanted to do the same thing. She trained hard for life alone at sea.
She knew she needed to be ready for the journey. It wasn’t easy for her. People said she was too young
to go on such a dangerous trip. Her critics seemed right when her boat was damaged in a dangerous
storm in the Atlantic. However, despite the difficulties, Jessica survived and achieved her goal on 15 May
2010 aged only sixteen years old.
Ed Stafford holds the Guinness World Record for being the first person to walk the length of the Amazon
River. It took him over two years. He walked 4,000 miles from Peru to Brazil, cutting his way through the
thick jungle and experiencing high temperatures. Along the way, he was constantly attacked by insects
and was almost eaten by a giant snake. His mental and physical strength was tested to the limit. He
filmed his journey and later it was made into a TV programme. During his adventure, Ed observed a lot
of destruction in the forest with many trees cut down. Although he wasn’t an environmentalist, he used
his expedition to help raise public understanding of the rainforest and the environmental issues
affecting it.
1. Which person became the youngest to do something most recently?
A . Jesse Martin B. Jessica Watson C. Ed Stafford
2. True (T) or false (F)?
1. Jesse Martin inspired Jessica to sail around the world.
2. Some people thought she was too young to make such a dangerous trip.
3. Ed Stafford was the first person to canoe the length of the Amazon River.
4. Ed was attacked by insects and almost eaten by a snake.
XIII. Writing
Write a reflective essay about a memorable event in your life that taught you something. Use the
questions and prompts to help you. Write 80–130 words.
Paragraph 1: What is your essay about?
Paragraph 2: Describe the memorable event. What happened and where?
Paragraph 3: What was memorable about the event? Why?
Paragraph 4: What did you learn from the event? Give details.
Paragraph 5: Summarize your main points. What is your conclusion?
XIV. Choose the correct answers.
1. When did you ______? A. arrived B. arrive C. have arrived
2. I _______ a new bag yesterday. A. have bought B. buying C. bought
3. Have you ever _______ to Turkey? A. be B. been C. went
4. I _______ to get up early on Saturdays. A. can B. don’t have C. should
5. If we don’t change our lifestyles, global warming _______ get worse. A. won’t B. can’t C. will
XV. Write sentences using the prompts and the tenses in brackets.
1. Alejandro / walk / along / beach / when / see / dolphin. (past continuous)
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Juliet / run / park? (past continuous)
__________________________________________________________________________
3. what / happen / if / continue / use / petrol? (first conditional)
__________________________________________________________________________
4. David / cinema / tonight. (not going to)
__________________________________________________________________________
5. they / begin / project / Monday. (past simple)
__________________________________________________________________________
XVI. Reading: Careers » Read about what our students have done
Name: Phoebe Coulson Age: 24 From: York, England
After I graduated from university, my friend Ella asked me to travel around the world with her. Travelling
around the world is something I used to dream about doing, so I said yes immediately! I decided to write
a blog about my travels so that my friends and relatives could follow what I was doing.
We started our journey in Sydney, Australia. I got a job as a sales assistant and Ella worked for a
telesales company. I was good at the job, but I didn’t feel excited by it. However, I always looked
forward to writing my blog.
Later in Thailand, we found work teaching English in a primary school. Three months after arriving in
Thailand, we moved to Argentina where we worked on a farm. It was physically hard and we both hated
it. Writing my blog was the only thing I looked forward to.Finally, we went to Spain. I worked as an event
organizer. Ella taught English at a private language school. My job was stressful, but now I’m a better
person for it.
After we returned home, I realized I loved communicating with people through my writing. So, I got a
job as a travel writer. Next month, I’m going back to Spain to do research for an article. I have been very
lucky to finally get my dream job!
1. How many jobs did Phoebe have before she returned home from her travels?
A. three B. four C. five
2. Answer the questions.
1 Why did Phoebe react the way she did to Ella’s offer?
______________________________________________________________________________
2 Why did Phoebe start writing a blog?
______________________________________________________________________________
3 What was the problem with Phoebe’s first job?
______________________________________________________________________________
4 Which job did Phoebe and Ella both dislike a lot?
______________________________________________________________________________
5 What does Phoebe think is a positive result of working in Spain as an events organiser?
______________________________________________________________________________
6 Why did Phoebe choose the career that she is in now?
______________________________________________________________________________
XVII. Reading: Designing in the street
A group of design students from a university in the UK did a project about street design. They wanted to
create interesting spaces in cities. The students focused on part of Gloucester Road in central London.
The students watched the street for a week and talked to people about how they wanted the street to
change. Then the students thought about how they could improve the neighbourhood. They wanted to
encourage a sense of community between people who didn’t know each other.
One of the ideas was ‘Bus Stop Messaging’. They put a large notebook on a bus stop with the question,
‘What are you thinking about?’ Many people on the street wrote their thoughts on it. The students
discovered that people liked sharing their stories with each other.
The next experiment was a ‘Swap Box’. This was a box that people could leave things in that they didn’t
want, and ask for things they wanted. Each object in the Swap Box had a paper label attached with a
short story about the history of the object. This idea proved a good way of recycling things.
Street Furniture Pets’ was an innovative idea where local people were responsible for an object in the
street that used electricity, like a street light. They had to record how much electricity was used by the
‘pet’. The idea behind this was to make people think about energy use and how to conserve it.
Although the ideas were only used for a short time, the students’ creativity helped to change the street
into a friendly place which encouraged a sense of community.
1. What was the purpose of the students’ project?
A. The purpose was to clean up the streets of London.
B. The purpose was to talk to people about how they could recycle things.
C. The purpose was to create interesting spaces in towns and cities.
2. Choose the correct answers.
1. What did the students do for seven days on Gloucester Road?
A. They planned what they would do on the project. B. They watched the street and talked to people.
2. Where did the students put a book for people to write in?
A. They put it on a bus stop. B. They put it on a bus.
3. Which project was good for reusing things that people didn’t want anymore?
A. It was called ‘Swap Box’. B. It was called ‘Your History’.
4. What were the ‘pets’ that people had to look after?
A. They were homeless animals in the community.
B. They were objects in the street which used electricity.
5. What was the result of the students’ project for a short time?
A. They were able to change the street into a friendly place which encouraged a real sense community.
B. They were able to reduce waste and save electricity for the whole community.
XVIII. Writing
Write a speech to give at the opening ceremony for a new school sports field at your school. Use the
prompts to help you. Remember to use will for predictions and the first conditional. Write about 80
words.
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and say why you are making the speech. Think about how formal you
want to be. Choose a phrase to begin the speech.
Paragraph 2: Talk about the sports field and why you are excited about it. Use the pronoun you to talk to
the audience. Use positive adjectives.
Paragraph 3: Explain what will happen during the opening ceremony.
XIX. Complete the text with the correct present simple or continuous form.
Every weekend I 1________ (meet) my friends in the local park to play tennis, but I 2________ (not play)
this week because I’ve got an exam next week. My best friend, Wendy, 3________ (come) to my house
on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. so we can study together. Then, we 4________ (watch) a film at the
cinema in the afternoon. I 5________ (not like) exams, but I’m not worrying about it because my
teacher says I’m doing well
XX. Choose the correct options to complete the dialogue.
Freddy Do you have 1__ ice cream?
Liam Yes – do you 2__ chocolate?
Freddy Yes, I love it!
Liam How 3__ do you want?
Freddy Do you have 4__ for two people?
Liam No, there isn’t a lot, but it’s OK. I’m not crazy about 5__ ice cream.
Freddy Really!? It’s my favourite food.
1. A some B. any C. many
2. A like B. eating C. liking
3. A many B. any C. much
4. A a lot of B. much C. enough
5. A eat B. eating C. eats
XXI. Reading
– Alex
I like playing video games in my free time, but my mum says I don’t do enough exercise. I loved surfing
on holiday, but we don’t live near a beach and I don’t like doing athletics. We’ve got a dog and I
sometimes walk with her, but she’s a small dog with short legs, so we can’t walk very far or fast! So, my
question is: What sport can I do?
– Leo
What about tennis? I go to the local park every Sunday morning with Ella and Harry and we have a lot of
fun together. We aren’t very good, but Ella’s dad is giving us lessons. He’s a really great teacher. And the
best thing is, after we play, we usually get an ice cream. I’m playing this Sunday at 10 a.m. Why don’t
you come with us? We can walk to yours first and then go to the park.
– Jamie
Athletics isn’t the only sport you can do. There are a lot of different sports to choose from and some are
great fun. I do judo with a club. We meet in the city centre on Wednesday afternoon. I usually catch the
bus from school with my brother and then we go home with Dad when he finishes work at his office.
There are some spaces in our class – do you want me to ask the instructor?
Write Alex, Leo or Jamie.
1. He does this sport with someone in his family. ___
2. He is meeting friends this weekend. ___
3. He doesn’t live near the sea. ___
4. His dad works in the city centre. ___
5. He’s got an animal. ___
XXII. Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.
design a poster help me photos online share the work the presentation
1. We need to __________ for our project.
2. Tom, why don’t you find __________?
3. I can write, do research and then __________.
4. Can you __________, please?
5. This is a big task so we need to __________.
XXIII. Writing: Write a paragraph about activities you like doing in your free time and who you do it
with. Write about 120 words.
XXIV. Complete the predictions with the correct positive or negative form of will or be going to.
1. Look! That small boy is standing on the diving board. He ____________ dive into the pool!
2. I believe Nick ____________ be pleased about Jo winning the art prize. He loves her work.
3. I think Mr Sinclair ____________ be happy with me. I forgot my homework again!
4. Please move those glasses from the edge of the table. They ____________ fall off!
5. Sorry, James ____________ play in the football match today. This note from their mother says he’s ill.
XXV. Choose the correct words to complete the phrasal verbs.
1. Let’s talk after / about the problem in the morning to find a solution.
2. Can you look after / out our dog when we go away for the weekend?
3. Remember to turn off / about the lights when you leave the room.
4. Did you find off / out the times of the trains?
5. We hope everyone will take part up / in the meeting tomorrow.
6. OK, children, please pick up / on any rubbish you find on the floor.
7. It’s so quiet here. Why don’t we turn in / on the radio?
XXVI. Write the meaning of these vocabularies:
1. promise 2. tiny 3. worth
4. bad condition 5. stay fit 6. train(verb)
7. charity aim 8. raise money 9. presentation
10. online learning 11. be able to 12. electricity
13. well-supported. 14. well-organized 15. a design fair
16. gadget 17. stupid. 18. invention
19. equipment 20. sun protection 21. wildlife
22.predators 23. prevent attracting 24. feedback
XXVII. Answer the questions: Young People Doing Good
Many young people these days are taking time out to do good things for their community. We decided
to talk to a few of them. We wanted to know what they plan to do during the summer holidays and why.
Dennis Parks
I’m going to volunteer at a residential care home during the summer. That’s where older people go to
live so that trained staff can take care of them. I think it will be hard work, but a lot of fun too. I love
talking to older people because they have some really interesting stories.
Tanya Stokes
I have a few things planned for the summer. In the first week, my local canoe club is going to clean up
the river through town. Unfortunately, there’s a lot of rubbish in there. Also, the sides of the river have
become quite overgrown with grass and other plants. I don’t know why the local government doesn’t do
this, but they haven’t done it for years. After that, I’m going to stay on a farm with my parents, which
will be fun! Then, when I get back, I’m going to work in a charity shop in town.
Pedro Sanchez Chinchilla
I do the same thing every year – I pet-sit! What I mean is that I look after people’s pets while they are on
holiday. Actually, I do this all year but in the summer I’m really busy because so many people go on
holiday. There’s quite a lot of different animals, like dogs, cats and fish. But there are some interesting
and scary ones too, like snakes and spiders. One year I had to look after a baby fox!
1. What prediction does Dennis make about his summer volunteer job?
__________________________________________________________________________
2. Who does Tanya think should clean up the river?
__________________________________________________________________________
3. What prediction does Tanya make?
__________________________________________________________________________
4. What makes Pedro’s summer so busy?
__________________________________________________________________________
5. Which of the students is doing more than one volunteer job this summer?
__________________________________________________________________________
6. Which student isn’t doing anything different this summer?
____________________________________________________________________________
XXVIII. Writing: Write a formal email to ask your head teacher for permission to use the school hall.
Write about 130 words.
Paragraph 1: Introduce yourself and explain why you are writing.
Paragraph 2: Explain the background and reason for your request.
Paragraph 3: Give more details about your plan.
(To: mdcook@jkhighschool
From:
Subject:)