Mid term test n1November 2014Subject : English

Time allowed : 1 hourLevel : 8 B 12/ 8B 13

Name: .Class: N.. Mark:/20

Language (12 marks) 1 / Fill in the blanks with words from the box below ( Be careful there are 2 extra words) (4marks)

miss / cheap / improve / expensive / opportunity / call / sites / sure / back / to

Jane: Can I go with the school excursion mum?Mrs Smith: Im not () wait until your father comes () home.Jane: Please mum. Its a wonderful (). I cant ()it.Mrs Smith: How is that?Jane: I can learn many things about the most famous British () an () my knowledge in history.Mrs Smith: How much will it cost?Jane: Its not ().Only 20 pounds.Mrs Smith: Sure?Jane: Absolutely.Mrs Smith: OK then, Ill () your Dad and let him know.Jane: Promise? Mrs Smith: Promise.

2/Circle the correct alternative .( 2,5 marks) Im going on holidays to France next Sunday, so next week I (is/ will /have) be very busy. On Monday, Im collecting my tickets from the (travel / shop /grocery) agency. Im going on holiday with my friends Cindy and Elizabeth, so on Tuesday Im meeting them after work and were going shopping. On Wednesday Im seeing the doctor at eleven oclock. On Thursday Im (packing / booking /selling) my suitcases. On Friday, I will (catch/miss/call) Laura and tell her about my trip. Then, its Saturday. Saturday is a big day! at four oclock Im going (on/by/at) taxi to the airport. Im meeting my friends and at quarter past five were flying to France. Im very excited.

3/ Put the bracketed words in the right tense or form (3 marks)

Dear Alice, How are things with you? I guess everything (to be) .................. going well, now. There isnt much news here. Madrid is big and full of people but I (not /have) .. many friends. My job is interesting and I (buy ) a new computer last week. So,I spend long hours surfing . What (to be ) .. your plans? (You / to be able) .to visit Madrid in the next holidays? My flat is quite large and near the cinemas, the restaurants and shops.This is an invitation and I hope that you (to accept ) .it. Write back soon Bella.

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Bob: What are you going to do this summer?Jim: I am staying here in Bristol. Bob: I am going to travel to Canada.Jim: Canada is a very nice place. Im sure ..Bob: I hope so. Im free now. .Jim: Im sorry, Bob. .. So, I must go now.Bob: Ok, no problem maybe another time.Jim: E Bye.Bob: Goodbye.A- youll be able to enjoy your holiday. B- Would you like to have lunch together? C-What about you? D- We have guests at lunch. E- Thanks for the invitation . F-Im sorry .I cant. G- How exciting!

4/ Reinsert the deleted parts to get a coherent dialogue (2,5 marks )

Mid term test n1November 2014Subject : English

Time allowed : 1 hourLevel : 8 B 12/ 8 B 13

Name: . Class: .. N..

Listening skills (8 marks) Task 1: Listen and tick () the right answer (2 marks)

1) When did Hana go to Greece?a- Last year b- 2 years ago c- Many years ago

2) Who went with her ?b- Her children b- Her friends c- Her father,mother and brother

Task 2: Listen and answer the following questions. (2 marks)1) How long did Hana spend in Greece?2) What did she do there? (2 activities) .Task3: Do you like travelling? Why / Why not? (1 mark). Task4: Listen and tick the right function that corresponds to the utterance (1 mark)

a) Expressing surprise b) Inviting c) Describing

Task 5: Listen and write the missing words. (1 mark)

Everybody was so happy and . And at night times everybody will start . Task 6: Listen and circle the word with the different sound (1 mark) Sounds - How - country - about night - white - big - nice

Tapescript : http://www.elllo.org/english/1251/1258-Hana_Daniel-Holidays.htmGreek holiday

Daniel: So we're talking about holidays. Is there any really, really good holidays that you remember?Hana: Well, one of my favourite holidays was when I went to Greece a couple of years ago with my family.Daniel: Wow, Greece, I've never been there. How is it? Soundsreally, reallynice.Hana: Greece is a very beautiful country. The houses are ... everything is so white and the beaches aresobeautiful.Daniel:Sowhat did you do in Greece?Hana: Mainly I just relaxed at the swimming pool and at the beaches. And at night time I went shopping with my mum. And we had some really nice food too.Daniel: Oh, that sounds really interesting, like the perfect holidays. So you said you went with your family, right?Hana: Yes, I went with my mum and dad and brother.Daniel: And for how long did you go there?Hana: We went for four days. And when we went there was a big football tournament.And soeverybody was so happy and excited. And at night times everybody will start dancing. And so me and my brother, we would join and dance with them.Daniel: Cool!Sodid you get to see any of those matches of the tournament?Hana: Yes, I went to see one match with my dad and I hadso muchfun.Daniel: Oh, it sounds really cool, like really nice holidays.Hana: Yes, it was one of my best holidays

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