Achievement test 1 (Units 1–4)

15 LISTENING
  Listen to a girl called Teresa talking about going shopping with her sister. Choose the
correct answer: a, b or c.
1 Teresa says when she goes clothes shopping with her
sister Sabrina, she …
a thinks the clothes she makes herself are better.
b often buys clothes she doesn’t really like.
c lets Sabrina choose some of her clothes for her.
2 Teresa and Sabrina went to the fashion store
because …
a they’d heard about it at school.
b their mum wanted to do something nice for them.
c they both felt they needed a new look.
3 Teresa says that when they first arrived, they …
a had a kind of interview with the assistant.
b looked at lots of clothes with the assistant.
c told the assistant what sort of clothes they liked.
4 Teresa says that compared with her sister, she …
a is a quieter person.
b wears smarter clothes.
c prefers brighter colours.
5 What clothes did the girls buy from the fashion store?
a most of what the assistant showed them
b only a few of their favourite items
c things that were similar to their usual clothes
6 After their shopping trip, the girls …
a changed back into their old clothes again.
b bought a present for their mum.
c had a special evening out.

25READING
Read the article. Are the sentences true or false?

Windsurfing by John Marshall

I always dreamt of playing ice hockey or gymnastics people thought they didn’t need them because they
or another really difficult sport – where the crowd is were really good swimmers, but I think secretly we all
shouting your name to get you to win! But I’ve always knew how important they were.
been a bit hopeless at sport and I’m not in any of
Then out we went to the lake! We each had our own
the school teams. So that’s not going to happen any
small windsurfer at one end of the lake. I was really
time soon!
worried at first about crashing into another windsurfer –
So it was great to get the opportunity to join in with but then I quickly got the hang of it and it was fantastic!
something when my school suggested a windsurfing I could feel the wind in my face. I was going really fast …
trip for our year. I was a bit worried, though, that I had and then suddenly – Splash!!
no equipment suitable for windsurfing, so Dad took me
I still don’t know how I managed to fall off the
to get a few things, including trainers that wouldn’t slip
windsurfer, but I ended up in the water – and it was
in the wet. By the time we got back from the shops, I
freezing! The instructor got to me really quickly and
was feeling really positive about the whole thing!
pulled me out. Everyone was laughing, including
The day finally came and off we went on the school me – and it wasn’t long before some of the others fell
minibus to a lake just 15 minutes away from the town into the water, too! Nobody minded – we were all just
where we go to school. It was a sunny day, but quite having fun.
windy too, so it was perfect for windsurfing – or at least
The day was over really quickly and we were soon back
that’s what our teacher said! We met our instructor and
on the minibus. But I knew it definitely wouldn’t be the
he was really friendly. We all rushed off the minibus and
last time that I went out on a windsurfer!
into the training room, where we got some instruction
before we set off. We got our lifejackets, too – some

1 John thinks there’s a chance that one day he will be in a school sports team.
2 John was more excited about his windsurfing trip after he’d got suitable equipment.
3 John’s teacher was pleased with the weather conditions on the day of the trip.
4 Soon after John set off across the water, he hit another windsurfer.
5 John was upset that people laughed at him when he fell into the water.
6 John decided by the end of the trip that he wanted to go windsurfing again.

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3 WRITING
Read part of an email you have received from your English friend, Jo.

From: Jo

My parents are always telling me about how

teenagers’ lives are so good now, with lots of free
time, mobile phones and computers. I just tell them
about how busy we all are with school work! What
do you think? Do you have lots of free time to enjoy
yourself? Or are you too busy with school and other
things? Write and tell me!

Write your email in 35–45 words.

4 USE OF ENGLISH
Read the text and choose the correct word (a, b, c or d) for each space.
AFTER SCHOOL
When you’re (1) at school, it’s difficult to know what you’d like to do in life. What should your
next step be after you leave school? Lots of people decide to carry (2) studying, so they go
to university and try to get a degree. Other people think it’s better to get some life (3) first. So
they go on a gap year and do some travelling. It gives them the chance to become more independent
and (4) up a bit away from their parents.
But then other people just want to get a job and start earning money as (5) as they can.
And sometimes, companies will train you (6) you’re working. If you stay, you can become a
manager, for example and build your career that way.
But whatever you choose to do, it has to be the (7) thing for you. Your school days are just
a small part of your lives – you’ll spend (8) years working than studying! So try and choose
something that you enjoy and feel you’re good at!

1 a already b ever c yet d still

2 a out b over c on d off
3 a change b experience c opportunity d practice
4 a grow b bring c set d make
5 a quick b long c soon d well
6 a whether b except c while d so
7 a true b right c exact d real
8 a more b many c much d most

5 USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use one or two words.
1 What are your plans for next weekend, Mark?
What doing next weekend, Mark?
2 Tom’s a good football player, isn’t he?
Tom plays football very , doesn’t he?
3 This book was a birthday present from my brother.
I this book from my brother for my birthday.
4 It’s too cold to go swimming today.
It isn’t warm to go swimming today.
5 This laptop is more expensive than all the others in the shop.
This is the expensive laptop in the shop.

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Achievement test 2 (Units 5–8)

15 LISTENING
  Listen to a girl called Maisie and her brother George talking about the photos that George has taken.
Are the sentences true or false?
1 George took all of the photos that are in his collection.
2 Maisie says very positive things about the photo of George as a baby.
3 George thinks Maisie’s baby photo is funny.
4 Maisie and George both remember being in the photo of their primary school.
5 George was sorry that the balloon in his photo later disappeared.

25READING
Read the article. Choose the correct answer: a, b or c.

My family holiday by Sarah Green

Have you ever really looked forward to going on holiday – and then had such a horrible experience that that’s all
you can remember? That’s exactly what happened to me and my family last month! In fact, whenever anyone
mentions our holiday, do we talk about the hotel we went to and the sights we saw? No! We talk about how we
nearly missed our trip altogether!
We were flying to stay near our relatives and have a lovely week on the beach. We all got up early on the day we
were travelling, because our flight was leaving at 10 am. But then we were really late leaving the house because
my mobile phone went missing, so everyone had to help look for it. In fact, my brother and I had a fight about
it. I was sure it was his fault – but then it turned out the phone was actually in the bottom of my suitcase all the
time …
Then of course our taxi got stuck in a traffic jam on the way to the airport. It was awful. Dad didn’t say anything,
but I knew he was angry. Then just before we arrived at the airport, I realised one of my bags wasn’t there. It was
the one I wanted to take on the plane, with my music and books in it. That was really sad – but at least it wasn’t
the bag with my passport in!
Then we went to check in our bags at the desk. My brother had a backpack that weighed a lot and because we
didn’t want to pay extra for it, he had to take some clothes out and wear them. And my suitcase was really full so
Dad put a kind of belt round it to keep it closed. I think by now, Mum was just desperate for Dad to take the bags
to the check-in desk, then go through security and passport control and finally sit down at the departure gate and
have a nice cool drink! But there was worse to come. The man at check-in asked for our tickets and Dad handed
them over. ‘Flight GE 186,’ said Dad. The man took one look at the tickets and made a face. ‘I’m really very sorry
sir,’ he said to Dad. ‘Your flight is indeed GE186 and your flight is at 10am – but it’s tomorrow morning …’

1 What do Sarah’s family remember most about their
holiday?
a the interesting places they visited
b the place they stayed in
c the fact that they almost didn’t go
2 Sarah had a problem before leaving home because
a she got up very late to get ready.
b her brother took something that belonged to her.
c the family all needed to search for an item she lost.
3 On the journey to the airport
a Sarah was worried that her passport wasn’t with
them in the taxi.
b  there were so many cars that their taxi couldn’t
drive fast.
c  Dad said some angry things to their taxi driver.
4 What was the problem with their luggage?
a Her brother’s bag was too heavy to check in.
b Her suitcase broke before she could check it in.
c 
Her dad had to carry all the bags himself to the
check-in.
5 What mistake did they make with their plane tickets?
a They booked for the wrong flight.
b They arrived too late to catch their plane.
c They were supposed to travel the following day.

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 35WRITING
Your teacher has asked you to write a story beginning with the following sentence:

Jess opened the beautiful bag – and couldn’t believe what she found inside!

Write your story in 80–100 words.

45USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the correct word (a, b or c) for each space.
1 I wasn’t at home when you called me. I to my grandparents’ house.
a travelled b  did travel c  was travelling.
2 Did you and Jane buy anything in town yesterday?
a herself b  themselves c  yourselves
3 There’s quite a bit of painted on the walls around the city.
a pollution b  graffiti c  street lights
4 Our school recycles a of our waste plastic bottles.
a lot b  some c  many
5 In a city, cars often have to stop at to let other cars cross the road, for example.
a traffic lights b  pedestrian crossings c  car parks
6 My little brother always takes my things. It me really angry!
a has b  makes c  does
7 I’m sorry your watch broke yesterday, but it wasn’t my .
a problem b  fault c  mistake
8 It’s a school holiday tomorrow, so we go to bed early tonight.
a mustn’t b  shouldn’t c  don’t have to
9 At the airport, they’ll give you a to get on the plane.
a boarding pass b  passport c  luggage
10 Alex the 11 o’clock flight to Rome tomorrow. He’s got his ticket.
a will catch b  going to catch c  is catching

55USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in brackets. There is an example
to help you.
0 The hot air balloon flew at a height of several hundred feet. (high)
1 I think the fridge is a very important in our lives. (invent)
2 Sam had a big with his sister yesterday. (argue)
3 My brother had his first on our trip to Italy. (fly)
4 It’s important to check your plane’s time so that you’re not late. (depart)
5 I’m lucky because I have a good with every member of my family. (relation)

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Achievement test 3 (Units 9–12)

15 LISTENING
  Listen to a health expert giving a talk about healthy eating. Complete the facts with one
or two words.

HEALTHY EATING
The expert explains that:
• eating vegetables that are (1) is a very healthy thing to do.
• if you follow a (2) diet, you need to eat foods with iron in
them.
• a lemon is an example of a (3) fruit that contains vitamin C.
• the (4) of different foods is something we all experience
differently.
• she sometimes has too much (5) , which she knows isn’t
good for her.

25READING
Read the article written by a boy called Mark. Are the sentences ‘True’ (a) or ‘False’ (b)?
If there is not enough information to answer ‘True’ (a) or ‘False’ (b), choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (c).

I’m really interested in wildlife and when I
leave school, I’d love to get a job that involves
working with animals. I’m not sure what,
though – I’ve been to lots of zoos and seen
amazing animals like giraffes and camels but I
couldn’t imagine having a job there, really. I’ve
even been on what’s called a safari, where you
travel to the place where the animals live and
watch them there. I’ve been lucky enough to
see lions and elephants that way and it was an
unforgettable experience. That would really be
a great job to have – protecting creatures like
that in their natural environment!
Recently, though, I’ve become interested
in much smaller creatures, like insects. It
started when I was helping outside in our
school vegetable patch – we grow things like
potatoes and carrots there. I moved some
big stones – and underneath there was an
ants’ nest! Hundreds of ants were living there
and as soon as the stones were moved, they
started rushing around, picking up all the eggs
in the nest and carrying them to safety. It was
incredible to watch. How did they all know
what to do or which way to go?
That got me interested in how small creatures
communicate with each other. Bees are
another example of insects that have amazing
communication skills. Scientists think they
can tell other bees where the best flowers are
by doing a special little dance, for example,
which is amazing. And I’m not sure about
this, but I reckon without bees, many of the
plants that give us food might die. So although
studying insect communication sounds like it
might be really boring, it’s actually essential to
understand it. Wish me luck!

1 Mark would like to work in a zoo because of his interest in animals.

a True b  False c  Doesn’t say
2 The animals that Mark likes best are lions.
a True b  False c  Doesn’t say
3 Mark’s interest in insects began when he was doing some gardening.
a True b  False c  Doesn’t say
4 Mark was impressed by the behaviour of the ants he saw.
a True b  False c  Doesn’t say
5 Mark mentions one way in which bees give each other information.
a True b  False c  Doesn’t say
6 Mark knows how important bees are to human food supplies.
a True b  False c  Doesn’t say

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3 WRITING
You have received an email from your English friend, Samantha, who is staying in your town.

From: Samantha

Can you help me? My parents want to take the whole

family out to eat, but we don’t know where to go. I
know your family’s got a favourite place that you all
like. Where is it? What’s the food like? And why do
you all like it so much?

Write your email in 35–45 words.

4 USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the correct word (a, b or c) for each space.
1 If you want to take something back to the shop, you’ll need your .
a ticket b change c receipt
2 I’m trying to my money so that I can buy a new phone.
a waste b save c spend
3 This book is about a man who has something very important.
a steal b stole c stolen
4 Dan isn’t here at the moment. He’s to the swimming pool.
a went b gone c been
5 Can I have some more of this cake, please? It’s !
a delicious b bitter c disgusting
6 It’s useful to follow when you cook, because it tells you how to make the dish.
a an ingredient b an instruction c a recipe
7 We’ve lived in this house three years now.
a since b from c for
8 Peter needs to go to the dentist. He’s got .
a toothache b stomachache c earache

5 USE OF ENGLISH
Match the two parts of the phrases.
1 break a flu
2 feel b some medicine
3 catch c ill
4 cut d yourself
5 taste e bitter
6 take f a bone in your leg

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Achievement test 4 (Units 13–16)

1 LISTENING
Listen to five short recordings. Look at the questions for each one and choose the correct
answer: a, b or c.
1 You hear a girl talking to her friend Josh about something good 4 You hear a boy talking about a new app he’s
that has happened to Josh. got on his phone. What doesn’t he like about
What has Josh done? the app?
a passed an exam b found some money a the level of the games on it
c won a prize b the cost of it
2 You hear two friends talking about a horror film they watched. c the music played on it
What do they agree about the film? 5 You hear a boy called Rob talking about his
a It was very frightening. grandma. His grandma was worried about bad
b It was funny in some places. luck because Rob
c It had some good actors in it. a broke one of her mirrors.
3 You hear a boy talking about his sister’s laptop. b bought her the wrong kind of flowers.
What has the boy done on the laptop? c has two black cats as pets.
a downloaded some music
b deleted some photos
c checked for a virus

2 READING
Read the article. Choose the correct answer: a, b or c.

I’M IN A BAD MOOD!

Have you ever woken up in a bad
mood, but didn’t know why? I know I
have – especially if it’s Monday morning
and it’s already time to go to school.
But why should Monday be worse than
any other day? It may be because the
weekend I’ve just had was brilliant and
the next one seems ages away.
The weather is another thing that puts
me in a bad mood. I think people in
warm, sunny countries seem far more
relaxed than people who live in cold,
rainy countries like mine. It’s logical,
really – you’re more likely to see other
people out in the street if it’s sunny. If
it’s too cold to go out, you just end up
feeling lonely at home.
by Maria Timmins
Trying to get to school on time
makes me feel stressed, too. The bus
sometimes doesn’t turn up because
of a traffic jam and then I’m late and
my teacher is cross – even though
it’s not my fault! And it isn’t much
easier to cycle rather than going by
bus, because sometimes I find I have
a flat tyre or my brakes don’t work.
Very annoying!
And then of course there’s all the
homework. Sometimes each of my
teachers gives me something to hand
in – all on the same day. What can I
do? I just have to cancel all meetings
with friends, switch off the TV and
promise myself not to look at the
internet while I’m using my laptop to
write my essay. It’s hard, but it’s worth
it – but then so is asking my teacher
for extra time, if I’ve got loads to do.
So how can I stop my bad moods?
Well, maybe I should just start the week
determined to enjoy each day as it
comes. Then Monday won’t seem so
bad after all. And I could go out to meet
my friends whatever the weather and
check my bike the night before school
or get an earlier bus so that I’m not late.
As for homework, I could just do a bit
each evening. Sounds simple, doesn’t
it? No more bad moods! But how long
could I keep it up? I wonder!

1 Maria thinks she sometimes wakes up on Mondays in
a bad mood because
a she thinks she’s going to be late for school.
b it’s a long time to wait until her next break.
c she didn’t enjoy her weekend very much.
2 Maria suggests that the weather affects how she feels
because
a it can stop her going out.
b it’s sometimes too warm outside.
c it’s hard to stay at home when it’s sunny.
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3 What problem does Maria mention about getting to
school?
a missing the bus
b getting stuck on a bus in a traffic jam
c being unable to cycle
4 On the subject of homework, Maria sometimes thinks
it’s a good idea to
a work together with friends.
b use the internet to find information.
c talk to teachers to ask for more time.
5 What does Maria decide to do in the last paragraph?
a become more organised
b worry less when things go wrong
c accept that she’ll sometimes have bad moods
35WRITING
Your class has been talking about different TV programmes that you watch regularly. Now your
teacher has asked you to choose one programme that you watch and write a review of it.
In your review you should:
• say what type of programme it is
• give brief details about what happens in the programme
• say why you like the programme.
Write your review in 80–100 words.

45USE OF ENGLISH
Read the text and choose the correct word (a, b, c or d) for each space.
NEW TECHNOLOGY
Do you know the difference (1) an app and a file? Do you (2) that you’re an expert on
a computer? Do you happily (3) information onto your laptop, confident that you’re not also
(4) a virus to enter your electronic device? If so, you’re much more confident with all things
digital (5) someone of your parents’ age.
Technology has (6) so quickly in recent years that it can be really hard to (7) up.
And sometimes, you have to buy a new device to make full use of the latest things available.
But (8) you do that, it can become really expensive – and it also (9) a mountain of old
devices that no-one wants any more. But at least apps (10) used on both smartphones and
tablets now, so more people can access them.

1 a from b between c of d within

2 a consider b describe c tell d explain
3 a delete b share c download d link
4 a letting b allowing c making d bringing
5 a than b like c that d as
6 a built b increased c produced d developed
7 a get b stay c hold d keep
8 a if b while c unless d whether
9 a designs b starts c creates d sets
10 a have b are c had d were

55USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use one or two words.
1 That film was really boring to watch.
I felt really watching that film.
2 Finn always finds doing exams is really stressful.
Finn always gets when he’s doing exams.
3 People download viruses on their computers by mistake.
Viruses are by people on their computers by mistake.
4 A lot of people use social networking sites.
Social networking sites used by a lot of people.
5 You won’t catch the bus if you don’t hurry.
You won’t catch the bus you hurry.

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Achievement test 5 (Units 17–20)

15 LISTENING
  Listen to an interview on the radio with two schoolmates who both work on their school
magazine. Choose the correct answer: a, b or c.
1 Why did Callum and Gemma’s school first start producing a 4 What has Gemma found difficult about
magazine? working on the magazine?
a The headteacher wanted to find a way to improve student’s writing. a keeping to deadlines
b  The students asked their head teacher if they could do it. b doing interviews with people
c  The school wanted its students to get some work experience. c writing about school sport
2 Callum says that inside the magazine, there are 5 What are Gemma and Callum most proud
a interviews with celebrities. of on the magazine?
b good-quality photos. a the cover they produce to put on it
c letters from readers. b the stories that students write for it
3 What does Gemma do on the magazine? c  the information in it about favourite
a She gives people a subject to write about. bands
b She corrects other people’s work.
c She writes a lot of articles.

25READING
Look at the notices and messages below. Read each one and choose the correct answer: a, b or c.

Mrs Johnson is
1 STUDENTS
a warning students what will happen tomorrow if
FOR THE CITY GALLERY TRIP TOMORROW, PLEASE they forget their materials.
DON’T FORGET YOUR ART MATERIALS – AND BE
READY TO PRODUCE SOME COLOURFUL PICTURES! b reminding students what they need to take to
the gallery.
Mrs Johnson – Art Teacher
c suggesting what the students’ pictures could
be about.
2 Luke, a Mum is coming home from work early to
The builder is coming early today to check
the new wall and start work on the garage, check on Luke and the builder.
so there’ll be a bit of noise. I hope you’ll b Mum wants Luke to phone her when the
still manage to get your homework done. Call
me if there’s a problem. I’ll be home from builder starts work.
work about 4 pm. c Mum thinks the noise from the builder might
Mum x
stop Luke finishing his work.

a There may not be many school magazines left

3 STUDENTS! for students to read.
THIS WEEK’S SCHOOL MAGAZINE AVAILABLE NOW!
GET YOURS FROM THE SCHOOL CANTEEN OR b There are three places where students can
LIBRARY RECEPTION DESK collect copies of the magazine.
HURRY – THEY’RE GOING FAST! c There are lots of students who are going
quickly to get the school magazine.

4 To: All students What is Mr James doing?

From: Mr James
Don’t forget someone from the city art gallery is coming to give a
talk tomorrow afternoon. She’s bringing a copy of an old painting
and she’ll use it to give you ideas for writing stories while you’re
there. It’s a great chance to use your imagination and to do some
creative writing, so I hope you’ll all go!
a ordering his students to go to a school event
tomorrow
b suggesting ways to use ideas from an event in
their class work
c recommending an event that he thinks will be
valuable for his students

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 35WRITING
Look at part of a letter you have received from your Canadian friend, William.

For my class project, we’ve got to write about someone famous that
we find interesting – important things about their life and why we
think they are interesting. Who would you write about and why?

Write your letter in 80–100 words.

45USE OF ENGLISH
Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than
two words.
1 ‘Please don’t make a noise in the library,’ said our teacher.
Our teacher asked us make a noise in the library.
2 I want to buy a new laptop, but I don’t have any money.
If I some money, I’d buy a new laptop.
3 Our maths lesson lasted for two hours yesterday.
Our maths lesson went for two hours yesterday.
4 ‘I don’t want to do my homework!’ said Maddie.
Maddie said that she want to do her homework.
5 My grandfather wrote this book.
This book by my grandfather.

55USE OF ENGLISH
Choose the correct word (a, b or c) for each space.
1 Both of these T-shirts are great, so I can’t up my mind which one to buy.
a  decide b  make c  think
2 A scientist is coming to our school tomorrow to to us about robots.
a say b  tell c  talk
3 I’d love to become a and get all the actors in a film to do what I want!
a poet b  painter c  director
4 I wasn’t keen to go to the football match, but in the end Jack me to go with him.
a persuaded b  warned c  reminded
5 What you do if you won a lot of money?
a do b  will c  would
6 The of this book lives quite near us.
a screenwriter b  author c  journalist
7 My parents wouldn’t me go to the party because it finished too late.
a let b  allow c  make
8 My brother tried to teach me a magic trick, but I just couldn’t out how to do it.
a sort b  work c  see
9 We came home early from the park it started to rain.
a so b  but c  because
10 When I read a magazine, I always look at the to find the latest things to buy!
a headlines b  adverts c  articles

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