Test One

Part One
Listening Comprehension
Read the statements below. Then, listen to a conversation between
David and his mother twice and mark the following statements as
true or false (T/F).
1. The conversation is about Davids first year at school.

2. Miss Adams is a little thin.

3. David has English homework to do tonight.
4. Miss Adams is Davids History teacher.
5. David thinks Mr. Rogers is a good teacher.
6. Jack is the only new student in Davids class.
7. Jacks father is working in England.
8. Davids father is all for his going in for rugby.
9. Davids mother wants him to play football instead

10. David is going to stay at home tonight.

of rugby.

Part Two
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below and the questions that follow it and then circle
the letter of the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Everyone enjoys spending time with family and friends doing
fun things. There are so many activities you can go out and take
part in. Lots of people enjoy going to adventure parks. These places
usually have something for everyone. Adventurous people can ride a
roller coaster while other people can sit and enjoy a coffee and a
snack. Many large adventure parks have a zoo, where you can see
wild animals and even watch sharks glide around an aquarium. They
also have a lot of different types of restaurants and fast food places.
They are organized especially for families and have everything you
need or want. They offer childrens menus and most also have
vegetarian options. You have the option to pick up a sandwich and
eat on the run, or sit down in a beautiful dining room and enjoy a full
meal.
Another fun thing to do is throw on a pair of trainers and go
out to a sports centre. All people, young and old, like getting a group
of friends together and going out to a place where they can go
swimming, play sports and socialize. At the weekend, sport centres
usually have special events that often include music and food.
Sometimes they even organize sporting events away from the
centre, such as jogging clubs and learn to sail days.

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Of course, there will always be the traditional forms of

entertainment. Sometimes it is nice to just stay home and enjoy
time with your family and friends. Board games are an excellent
source of entertainment. You can always rely on a board game to be
fun and educational, and they are inexpensive. Scrabble and
backgammon are good examples of family board games that can be
played by anyone at any age. They are safe, easy to learn and fun
to play.
1. The text is about
B. anyone that likes to be
A. an adventure park.
active.
B. free time activities.
C. people who play sports.
C. family activities.
D. people to learn new skills.
D. weekend activities.
6. According to the text,
2. The author makes different
people enjoy visiting sports
suggestions on where to go out
centres
because
A. on their own.
A. some people are too boring.
B. with some of their mates.
B. board games are for
C. so as to have something to
children.
eat.
C. everyone enjoys different
D. in order to listen to music.
things.
D. young people only like
7. People can go to a sports
physical activities.
centre
A. even if they are not
3. Adventure parks are places
practising any sport.

B. on weekdays only.
A. which very few people like
C. only at weekends.
going to.
D. None of the above.
B. where you can play
different board games.
8. According to the author,
C. that many people are keen
traditional
forms
of
on visiting.
entertainment are
D. that are popular among
A. things your grandparents
teenagers only.
did.
B. old style activities.
4. Adventure parks offer a
C. things only your family can
variety
of
eating
places
do.
because
D. things that dont require a
A. visitors are all vegetarians.
lot of effort.
9. According to the text, board
B. children are picky eaters.
games are
C. people dont have time to
A. affordable and dependable.
wait.
B. the best way to entertain.
D. they have something for
C. boring and overpriced.
everyone.
D. a waste of time.
5. Sports centres are for
A. young people only.

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10. Scrabble is a board game

that

A. both old and young can

play.
B. is dangerous for kids and
teenagers.

C. does not usually appeal to

adults.
D. can only be played in the
open.

Part Three
Use of English
Multiple Choice
Read the sentences below and circle the letter of the correct answer
A, B, C or D.
1. Ill get bread, my newspaper and some flowers before I stop at the
.
A. chemists
B. florists
C. newsagents
bakers

D.

2. shows are popular because you can listen to the latest hits.
A. Reality
B. Music
C. Talk
D. Quiz
3. the oven to 200C. In a bowl, mix the egg, flour and milk.
A. Hot
B. Warm
C. Bake
D. Preheat
4. Dont forget to buy two of olive oil from the supermarket.
A. cartons
B. bottles
C. jars
D. boxes
5. The fantastic photos in the made everything look delicious.
A. atlas
B. notebook
C. timetable
D. cookery book
6. Many of the famous legends are about men and women.
A. brave
B. tired
C. gentle
D. funny
7. The house that we looked at was huge and inside.
A. cramped
B. spacious
C. dangerous
narrow

D.

8. The curtains are the same colour as my on the armchairs.

A. carpets
B. cushions
C. rugs
pillows

D.

9. He had a long thin moustache, a big nose and a neck.

A. short
B. plump
C. tall
D. narrow
10. the butter and add it to the sugar in the bowl.

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A. Boil
B. Melt
C. Add
D. Pour
Sentence Completion
C. isnt
Circle the letter (A, B, C or D)
D. wont be
of the word or phrase which
best completes the meaning of
6. You ...... always wear a
each sentence.
helmet on a bike.
A. has to
1. I think I abroad next
B. must
summer.
C. can
A. was travelling
D. may
B. will travel
C. am going to travel
7. We tennis when it
D. travelled
started to rain.
A. are playing
2. This is mum.
B. were playing
A. Marys and Sues
C. are going to play
B. Marys and Sue
D. played
C. Mary and Sues
D Mary and Sues
8. My brother is our dad.
3. We house three months
A. the tallest of
ago.
B. as tall as
A. will move
C. taller from
B. are moving
D. more tall than
C. were moving
D. moved
9.
Tom
bought

strawberries to put on the

4. No, thank you. I dont need
cake.

else
from
the
A. a little
supermarket.
B. a lot
A. something
C. a few
B. nothing
D. much
C. everything
D. anything
10. Brian the Internet in
the evenings.
5. Mike at the gym
A. surfs usually
yesterday.
B. usually surfs
A. wasnt
C. usually surf
B. werent
D. is usually surfing
Part Four
Writing
You are on holiday and you want to send a postcard to your
English-speaking friend. Write a postcard (60-80 words). Include:
where you are and what you are doing;
who you are with;
what the weather is like;

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say what the food is like.

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Test Two
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Read the questions below. Then, listen to a conversation between
Ann and Betty twice and circle the letter of the correct answer A,
B, C or D.
1. The conversation is about
A. the weather and seasons.
B. going on holiday.
C. shopping for clothes.
D. going sightseeing in Spain.
2. Ann went to Spain on a last year.
A. beach holiday
B. hiking holiday
C. cruise around the islands
D. downhill skiing adventure
3. Ann suggests that Betty should go to Spain in the
A. spring or autumn.
B. spring or summer.
C. summer or autumn.
D. autumn or winter.
4. Betty is going to take her holiday during . this year.
A. spring
B. autumn
C. summer
D. winter
5. This year, Betty is planning to visit
A. Greece.
B. Spain.
C. Italy.
D. All of the above.
6. Betty will not take any with her.
A. dresses
B. jumpers
C. gloves
D. socks
7. Betty thinks the weather should be
A. freezing cold.
B. warm and windy.
C. chilly, but sunny.

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D. cloudy and rainy.

8. Betty needs a pair of boots
A. that are size 37.
B. that are size 38.
C. that are size 39.
D. that are size 40.
9. Renting ski boots is going to cost Betty .
A. 35 a week.
B. 40 a day.
C. 35 each day.
D. 38 each week.
10. Betty is going to borrow from Ann.
A. water-proof gloves
B. a long scarf
C. warm wool socks
D. a hat with ear flaps
Part Two
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below and then mark the statements that follow it as
true or false (T/F).
Eating on the Go
Its actually easier than you think to make good choices at a
fast-food restaurant or even the school canteen. Most canteens and
fast-food places offer healthy choices that are also tasty. It can be
easy to eat well, even on the run. If you develop the skills to make
healthy choices now, your body will thank you later. Not only will
you look better, you will feel better and have more energy. The good
news is you dont have to eat perfectly all the time. Its OK to have a
dessert or snack or even some crisps every once in a while, as long
as your daily food choices are generally good.
Here are some pointers to remember that can help you make
better, healthier choices when eating on the go:
Go for balance. Choose meals that have proteins (like fish,
chicken, or beans if youre a vegetarian), fruits and vegetables
and whole-grain breads.
Watch serving sizes. The serving sizes in restaurants have
increased over the past few years and we are now eating
much more than we need. Most restaurant portions are larger
than the average serving of food at home. You can ask for half
portions, share a main course with a friend, or take half of
your meal home.

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Drink water or low-fat milk. Milk has calcium and vitamins

that everyone needs every day. Also, it is important for people
to drink 8 glasses of water each day.

1. It is possible to eat well when you are not at home.

2. Healthy food tastes bad.

3. Eating well can help improve your appearance.

4. You must always eat well to stay healthy.

5. You should eat while you are running.

6. One mustnt eat any crisps or snacks.

7. A healthy diet includes proteins and vitamins.

8. You must eat everything you are served.

9. You should drink 8 glasses of milk every day.

10. Drinking water is part of a healthy diet.

Part Three
Use of English
Multiple Choice
Read the sentences below and circle the letter of the correct answer
A, B, C or D.
1. Students eat lunch in the at school.
A. laboratory
B. library
studio

C. canteen

2. Write down the correct answers in your .

A. notebooks
B. pencils
C. rulers
erasers
3. There is a in the bedroom.
A. cooker
B. wardrobe
D. fridge

D.

D.

C. washbasin

4. Be careful walking the street.

A. over
B. into
through

C. across

D.

5. My sister has got blond hair.

A. plump
B. large
long

C. tall

D.

6. I want a of cheese.
A. piece
B. jar
bottle

C. loaf

D.

7. Mike felt after running the race.

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A. bored
stressed

B. scared

C. tired

D.

8. You must your food well before you swallow it.

A. bite
B. chew
C. eat
D. grind
9. I will the potatoes so mum can cook them.
A. melt
B. dice
C. boil
D. peel
10. It is cold enough to wear a and gloves.
A. tie
B. suit
C. scarf
D. blouse
Sentence Completion
Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word or phrase which best
completes the meaning of each sentence.
1. I want to buy bananas.
A. any
B. a
C. lots
D. some
2. Rob and Dan painted the fence by ...... .
A. himself
B. themselves
C. ourselves
D. yourselves
3. Jim works shifts, ?
A. dont he
B. does he
C. doesnt he
D. doesnt Jim
4. He went to the office a meeting.
A. so that
B. to
C. so as to
D. for
5. Watch out! You on that wet floor.
A. re going to slip
B. will slip
C. are slipping
D. were slipping
6. I your name or phone number.

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A. dont got
B. dont have
C. have not
D. have got not
7. Is this your notebook? Yes, .
A. this is my
B. it is mine
C. she is mine
D. its me
8. They made us what they wanted,
A. to do
B. doing
C. do
D. to doing
9. It is very often the case that havent got what to eat.
A. the poor
B. a poor
C. an poor
D. poor
10. My sister was having dinner when I her.
A. was calling
B. called
C. am calling
D. call
Part Four
Writing
Write a food review from your favourite restaurant or fast food
place for the school magazine. (80-100 words) Include the following
information:
name and location of the eating place
what you ate, how it was prepared
did you enjoy the meal why/why not?
would you recommend this place why/why not?

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Test Three
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Read the questions below. Then, listen to a conversation between
Jane and George twice and circle the letter of the correct answer A,
B, C or D.
1. Jane suggests that she and George ......
A. go to the cinema.
B. watch TV at home.
C. start doing their homework.
D. go shopping for food.
2. George wants to see a(n) film.
A. action
B. romance
C. comedy
D. science fiction
3. George was when he injured his arm.
A. playing football
B. playing tennis
C. bowling
D. fighting with Jane
4. George wants to buy
A. a present for his father.
B. some sports shoes.
C. a new jumper.
D. All of the above.
5. Its birthday tomorrow.
A. Janes father
B. Georges father
C. Janes
D. Georges
6. Jane wants to buy a
A. pair of trainers.
B. tie.
C. jumper.
D. birthday card.
7. George thinks that
A. the pizza restaurant isnt cheap.
B. takeaway food is expensive.
C. they can eat something at Janes.

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D. None of the above.

8. George and Jane will eat at
A. a pizza restaurant.
B. a fast food restaurant.
C. Janes house.
D. Georges house.
9. George and Jane will meet outside the cinema at
A. 5:00.
B. 6:00.
C. 5:30.
D. 6:30.
10. George has to before he meets Jane at the cinema.
A. take a shower
B. do a household job
C. do his homework
D. buy cinema tickets online
Part Two
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below and then mark the statements that follow it as
true or false (T/F).
European City Destinations Liverpool and Reykjavik
Tourists from all over the world choose European cities as holiday
destinations all year round. Cities like Paris, London, Barcelona and
Amsterdam are famous for their tourist attractions. Two cities that
might not come to mind when we think of European holiday
destinations are Liverpool and Reykjavik. However, for travellers
who want a holiday with a difference, they have much to offer.
Liverpool
Liverpool is in north-west England. It was the European Capital of
Culture in 2008 and is a centre for music and art in the UK. The
famous band The Beatles came from Liverpool. You can still visit the
clubs where they first played and the childhood homes of John
Lennon and Paul McCartney, two of the bands members. Liverpool
has many art galleries and museums, more than any other city in
the UK apart from London. These include The Tate Liverpool Gallery
which has a big collection of modern art. Liverpool is also famous for
its football teams. You can visit Anfield, the home of Liverpool F.C.,
one of the best football teams in the world. Also, when you are in
Liverpool you should go to Liverpool ONE. Its an area in the centre
city with top quality restaurants and designer label shops.

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Reykjavik
Reykjavik in Iceland is the worlds most northern capital city with a
population of 120,000. The best time to visit Reykjavik is during the
summer, when temperatures can reach up to 25C. There are some
beautiful buildings to admire. Hallgrimskirkja is a huge church with
an interesting modern design and the Pearl is a big round-shaped
building that includes shops, restaurants, a garden and the Saga
Museum, where you can learn about the Vikings. Reykjavik is
famous for its nightlife. During some parts of the summer it gets
dark for only four hours a day, so locals sometimes go to bars and
clubs all night. A nice feature of Reykjavik is that it is very close to
nature. You can take a bus tour to some amazing natural sites like
the Gullfoss Waterfall. Also, while in Reykjavik, be sure to try some
Icelandic cuisine. You will taste the best fresh fish in the whole
world.
1. There are hardly any places of interest in Amsterdam.

2. John Lennon and Paul McCartney grew up in Liverpool.

3. There are more art galleries and museums in Liverpool than in

London.

4. Liverpool ONE is where Liverpool F.C. play football.

5. 120,000 people live in Iceland.

6. You should avoid visiting Reykjavik in the summer.

7. Temperatures never go below 25C in Reykjavik in the summer.

8. You can learn about Icelands history in the Saga Museum.

9. Gullfoss Waterfall is located outside Reykjavik city.

10. The best dishes to eat in Reykjavik are seafood.

Part Three
Use of English
Multiple Choice
Read the sentences below and circle the letter of the correct answer
A, B, C or D.
1. Kims office is on the floor of the building.
A. under
B. ground
C. low
below

D.

2. Mike looked at himself in the and combed his hair.

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A. mirror

B. vase

C. pillow

3. The film was so that I nearly fell asleep.

A. dull
B. disgusting
D. enjoyable

D. rug
C. horrible

4. Matthew went to see an exhibition at the art .

A. theatre
B. hall
C. gallery
park

D.

5. the onions into very small pieces.

A. Chop
B. Peel
C. Stir
Fry

D.

6. It was so that I couldnt see the road ahead of me.

A. chilly
B. windy
C. foggy
D.
cloudy
7. You should the lights when you leave the room.
A. close
B. end
C. turn off
switch

D.

8. You should call a if you are having problems with your water
pipes.
A. cashier
B. mechanic
C. lawyer
D. plumber
9. Mary wanted to eat some meat, so she ordered the .
A. cereal
B. steak
C. cabbage
garlic

D.

10. Kim bought a of chocolate at the shop.

A. carton
B. bar
C. loaf
D. bottle
Sentence Completion
Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word or phrase which best
completes the meaning of each sentence.
1. That is house.
A. Tom and Mary
B. Toms and Marys
C. Tom and Marys
D. Toms and Marys
2. Mary isnt old to see that film yet.
A. too
B. enough
C. quite
D. very

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3. Whats film you saw last year?

A. the worse
B. the baddest
C. the worst
D. the most bad
4. My father a suit to work every day.
A. is wearing
B. wears
C. weared
D. worn
5. River Dolphin is in danger of becoming extinct.
A. The
B. A
C. An
D. Some
6. Last week, I a letter to my pen-friend.
A. write
B. wrote
C. was writing
D. will write
7. Frank in the park when it started raining.
A. ran
B. was running
C. runs
D. will run
8. Bens mother warned him to drive .
A. carefully
B. careful
C. with carefully
D. care
9. He didnt win the race, he?
A. does
B. didnt
C. doesnt
D. did
10. I bought some flour make a cake.
A. to
B. for
C. so that
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Part Four
Writing
Write an e-mail to your pen-friend about your favourite hobby.
In your letter write about why you like the hobby, who you do it with
and the equipment you need for it. (80-100 words)

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Test Four
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Read the questions below. Then, listen to a conversation between
Jacob and Kelly twice and circle the letter of the correct answer A,
B, C or D.
1. The conversation is about ......
A. Jacobs new hobby.
B. Kellys new job.
C. Tims new occupation.
D. All of the above.
2. Jacobs brother Tim is a
A. waiter.
B. baker.
C. food taster.
D. chef.
3. Some time ago, Tim ......
A. worked as a waiter.
B. was a chef at a restaurant.
C. had his own food company.
D. worked in a shop that made and sold bread.
4. Tim loves eating
A. chocolate.
B. chicken.
C. meat.
D. cake.
5. The most important part of Tims job is
A. smelling the product.
B. tasting the product.
C. checking the product.
D. touching the product.
6. Tim usually tastes food for
A. 1 hour.
B. 8 hours.
C. 2 hours.
D. a few minutes.
7. At work, Tim doesnt
A. write about the flavours.
B. meet to discuss his work.
C. read the different recipes.

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D. eat all the time he is there.

8. To become a food tester, Tim learnt
A. about countries.
B. about poultry.
C. about health.
D. about salt.
9. The girl thinks eating pet food is
A. disgusting.
B. exciting.
C. boring.
D. strange.
10. According to Kelly, food testers
A. lose weight.
B. put on weight.
C. hate eating sweets.
D. None of the above.
Part Two
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below and the questions that follow it and then circle
the letter of the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Chinese New Year
The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, is the most
important celebration in China. The festival lasts for 15 days and
starts on the first day of the Chinese calendar, usually in late
January or early February in the western calendar. The festival
comes from a legend about a monster called the Nian who came on
the first day of the New Year to eat the villages animals and
children. However, one year a little child was wearing red and the
Nian ran away frightened. Nowadays, during the festival people put
red lanterns outside their homes, wear red clothes and use fireworks
to scare the Nian away.
On the days before New Years Eve families clean their houses
to take all the bad luck of the previous year away. Some families put
up a palm tree. On New Years Eve every family has a big dinner,
usually with fish. They celebrate when it is midnight and set off
fireworks.
On New Years Day people try to start the year with good luck,
so many people dont light a fire or use knives. People visit older
relatives and give children red envelopes with money, or chocolate
money if they are very young. Also, many people wear new red
clothes and slippers. People also eat sweets so that the year ahead
will be sweet.

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The Spring Festival continues for fifteen days. Each day is

special for a different reason. The second day, for example, is the
birthday of all dogs! The fifteenth day is the Lantern Festival.
Families light candles outside their homes and walk in the street
with lanterns to give light to show the gods their way home.
Chinese New Year is celebrated around the world wherever
there are Chinese people. In the USA, for example, where the
tradition began, it is common to have parades with dragon dances.
Wherever you are, if you meet a Chinese person, be sure to wish
them Happy New Year!
1. Chinese New Year in the western calendar is on
A. 1st January.
B. 15th January.
C. 31st December.
D. a different day every year.
2. The Nian ran away from the village because
A. he didnt want to eat any more children.
B. he was afraid of the colour red.
C. people in the village were setting off fireworks.
D. a little child fought with him.
3. On the days before New Years, Chinese people usually
A. do a household chore.
B. have some bad luck.
C. decorate their houses.
D. All of the above.
4. On New Years Eve some Chinese people
A. dont eat anything.
B. make a palm tree in their homes.
C. sometimes go fishing.
D. None of the above.
5. On New Years Day Chinese people eat ...... to give them good
luck.
A. fish
B. chocolate money
C. sweets
D. palm leaves
6. Chinese people dont use knives on New Years Day because
A. they dont want to scare the gods away.
B. they cook the day before.
C. they dont want to cut themselves by accident.
D. its against the law.
7. People go to and spend time with on New Years Day.

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A. the older members of their family

B. the younger members of the family
C. religious leaders
D. dogs
8. During the Lantern Festival, families walk in the street with
lanterns to ......
A. scare the Nian away.
B. help the gods find their way home.
C. remember the dead people.
D. celebrate the birthday of all dogs.
9. According to the text, the tradition of having parades on Chinese
New Years Day began in
A. the USA
B. China
C. Japan
D. Korea
10. In the last paragraph the word common is opposite in meaning
to
A. similar.
B. ordinary.
C. rare.
D. widespread.
Part Three
Use of English
Cloze Test
Read the text below and for each numbered gap circle the letter of
the correct answer A, B, C or D.
Hi! Im Jeff Brown from England. Im 14 years old. Every
morning I get up at 7 am. I (1) a shower and (2) on my
school uniform. When I come downstairs, my mother makes me
breakfast. Usually I have cereal, but if Im in a (3) , I just eat a
(4) of bread with jam. I (5) my schoolbag and make sure I
dont forget any of my books. At school our lessons start at 9 oclock
and we have breaks at 11 and 1 oclock. At lunch I usually eat
sandwiches and something (6) like chocolate so I have enough
energy for the rest of the day. I also drink a (7) of milk. After
school I play sports with my friends. I come home at around 4
oclock and have my dinner. Then I (8) my homework. In the
evening I play video games or (9) ...... TV with my family. I always
(10) my teeth and go to bed early, so that I can wake up early
the next day.

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1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
load
6)
7)
bowl
8)
put
9)
view
10)

A. do
D. make
A. take
D. dress
A. hurry
A. toast
D. bar
A. pack

B. have

C. get

B. put
B. speed
B. loaf
B. collect

C. wear
C. rush
C. slice
C. arrange

D. race
D.

A. bitter
A. carton

B. sweet
B. packet

C. sour
C. box

D. salty
D.

A. make

B. do

C. have

D.

A. see
A. comb

B. look
B. brush

C. watch
C. make

D.
D. tidy

Sentence Completion
Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word or phrase which best
completes the meaning of each sentence.
1. Lisa always helps her mother the housework.
A. do
B. make
C. have
D. put
2. Next week, Mike his new job.
A. started
B. is going to start
C. starting
D. will starts
3. The dog ran inside the front door.
A. through
B. into
C. across
D. out of
4. There isnt cake left.
A. some
B. any
C. many
D. few
5. Jessica is looking forward her grandparents in July.
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B. visiting
D. visit
6. Chris usually to school by bus.
A. is going
B. will go
C. go
D. goes
7. Mary is going on holiday to Spain spring.
A. in
B. on
C. at
D. at the
8. The dentist removed two of my .
A. tooth
B. tooths
C. teeth
D. teeths
9. Now, I his secret.
A. knowing
B. am knowing
C. know
D. knew
10. Jack and I cleaned the room all by .
A. ourselves.
B. himself.
C. myself.
D. us.
Part Four
Writing
Last month, you moved into a new house in the countryside.
Write an email to your pen-friend describing your new house and
the area it is in, and invite him/her to join you for the weekend. (80100 words)

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Test Five
Part One
Listening Comprehension
Read the statements below. Then, listen to a conversation between
Abigail and Dylan twice and mark the following statements as true
or false (T/F).
1. The conversation is about two teenagers vacation.

2. Dylans grandparents werent very well when he arrived.

3. Dylan went on a tour of Liverpool with his grandparents.

4. The tour was called the Yellow Duck Marine tour.

5. People on the tour get off the bus to see inside the museums.

6. Dylan learnt some new things about St Georges Hall.

7. After touring the city, the bus changes and becomes a boat.

8. The tour on the River Mersey takes thirty minutes.

9. Children have to pay 10 for a ticket for the tour.

10. Dylan believes that he will always remember the tour.

Part Two
Reading Comprehension
Read the text below and the questions that follow it and then circle
the letter of the correct answer A, B, C or D.
THE DRAGONFLY SUMMER
Adam was sitting in his secret place by the pond. He loved
insects and looked for grasshoppers and beetles in his garden. He
also caught spiders in the attic and kept them in jars. Now, Adam
was waiting for his favourite bug to arrive. He sat in the same place
every day after eating his breakfast on the veranda. After some
time, he would leave the table and run from the house. He liked to
get to the pond early. This summer, beautiful blue dragonflies
danced over the water. He wanted to reach out and connect with
one of them and maybe even have it land on him because some
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Today, he was patient and expected some to arrive soon.

Suddenly, he saw red and then green dragonflies. There were a lot
this morning, flying above the many different plants. He moved as
close as he could and stayed quiet. He saw that all of them had long
abdomens as long as one of his fingers. They had huge eyes and
two shiny wings. They looked like the beautiful fairies in his sisters
stories. One day, he would paint them and show his friends.
On some days, he watched them for hours. He saw them eat
other flying insects like mosquitoes and small butterflies. He was
amazed that they also attacked smaller dragonflies and ate them
too.
Learning about dragonflies was Adams new hobby and he
wanted to know everything about them. At home, he asked his
mother where he could get information about them. That afternoon,
she bought him an interesting book about dragonfly legends and
myths. On the first few pages, he learnt that dragonflies are
important in Japanese culture. People there think that these insects
make their country strong and happy. They have traditional names
for all of the two hundred species. Japanese children love to chase
and catch them as a game. Japan was the first country in the world
to build a special Dragonfly Nature Reserve. Dragonflies are also
popular in Japanese art and jewellery.
Adam was very excited with his new book. Many of the
dragonflies in the pictures looked like the ones around Adams pond.
1. Adam finds his favourite insect
A. in the attic.
B. by the pond.
C. in the garden.
D. on the veranda.
2. According to the text, Adam went to the pond
A. on a daily basis.
B. every other day.
C. at weekends.
D. None of the above.
3. When Adam was at the pond, he
A. tried to catch insects.
B. looked for fairies.
C. waited for his sister.
D. watched the dragonflies.
4. Adam really hoped to
A. see a blue dragonfly.
B. touch a dragonfly.
C. catch a red dragonfly.
D. draw a dragonfly.

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5. Certain people think that dragonflies

A. bring bad luck.
B. are a bit dangerous.
C. bring good luck.
D. are very beautiful.
6. While Adam was at the pond, he was
A. calm.
B. sleepy.
C. nervous.
D. bored.
7. Dragonflies might not eat
A. ladybirds.
B. flies.
C. spiders.
D. wasps.
8. Adams new book was about
A. the lives of different insects.
B. magical dragonfly stories.
C. Japanese customs and lifestyle.
D. hobbies and keeping insects.
9. Dragonflies are popular in Japan because they
A. are strong and good-natured.
B. are fun and playful.
C. have unusual names.
D. make people happy.
10. According to the text, Japanese children
A. are afraid of dragonflies.
B. enjoy playing with dragonflies.
C. cant count to two hundred.
D. want to build a Dragonfly Nature Reserve.
Part Three
Use of English
Cloze Test
Read the text below and for each numbered gap circle the letter of
the correct answer A, B, C or D.
The Piraha people live simple lives in a Brazilian rainforest.
They dont have jobs or money. They get what they need from their
environment. They take fruit from the trees, (1) fish in the Maici
River and hunt animals in the swamps. They know everything about
the plants and insects around their homes, but their lives are very
different from the (2) world.

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The Piraha dont know how to read or write. They also dont
know how to (3) to ten or use numbers. Instead of speaking
Portuguese, which is the language of Brazil, they have their own
language. They prefer to sing, whistle or make sounds to (4)
with each other. This is what makes them good hunters. There are
no words to describe colours. When they want to say something is
blue, they will say it looks like the sky. They dont have words for the
people in their family like aunt or uncle. The Piraha understand
who their children are, but dont need to (5) other relatives.
There is no history and no one is taught anything about their
culture. The Piraha people are only interested in what is happening
at that (6) or in their everyday lives.
At night, they only sleep for fifteen minutes to two hours.
During the day, they collect nuts and wood which they give to (7)
who bring them sugar and T-shirts. There are no roads to reach
their quiet villages. Often people arrive in boats or planes that (8)
on the water.
Nowadays, there are less than three hundred Piraha living in
small (9) . They rely on each other for survival and are happy
to own very few things. They dont know anything about what is
happening (10) the rainforest. They have no idea how
interesting they are to people living in cities.
1)

A. hold
D. take
2)
A. new
D. modern
3)
A. add
D. number
4)
A. communicate
D. tell
5)
A. think
D. learn
6)
A. moment
D. day
7)
A. humans
assistants
8)
A. fall
land
9)
A. cities
communities
10) A. out
inside

B. use

C. catch

B. latest

C. old

B. count

C. check

B. say

C. voice

B. understand

C. remember

B. date

C. age

B. visitors

C. students

D. shop

B. reach

C. come

D.

B. environments

C. flats

D.

B. around

C. outside

D.

Sentence Completion
Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word or phrase which best
completes the meaning of each sentence.
1. My parents new hiking boots for their holiday.

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A. needs
B. is needing
C. need
D. are needing
2. The music room is the corner from the drama studio.
A. across
B. round
C. over
D. through
3. You dont like strawberries, ?
A. dont you
B. doesnt you
C. does you
D. do you
4. Listening to that band playing was than staying at home.
A. more bad
B. worst
C. worse
D. the worst
5. Tracy her costume for the parade at the moment.
A. is making
B. makes
C. be making
D. making
6. At the end of the film, the soldier to Spain to start a new life.
A. was returning
B. returned
C. return
D. were returning
7. I saw wild animals in the zoo on Sunday.
A. much
B. a lot
C. many
D. lots
8. It snowed all day and things any better on Saturday.
A. dont get
B. arent getting
C. werent getting
D. didnt get
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A. finishes
B. will finish
C. is going to finish
D. is finishing
10. Paula doesnt know what to wear. She wear her new red dress.
A. can
B. may
C. must
D. need
Part Four
Writing
Write a letter to your English pen friend describing a film that
you really enjoyed. In your letter, write about why you liked it, the
plot (story), characters and where the story takes place. (100-120
words)

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Extra Practice
Word Formation
Complete the sentences with words derived from the words in
brackets.
Task 1
1. I like the way you speak, what .............................. are you?
(nation)
2. My mum is making all of the .............................. for my birthday
party. (arrange)
3. I have had the flu for five days now. I feel .............................. .
(misery)
4. Try to say things that are .............................. and supportive to
help him. (encourage)
5. My favourite .............................. of the year is New Years Eve!
(celebrate)
Task 2
1. My new .............................. has lovely houses and big beautiful
trees. (neighbour)
2. I enjoy .............................. at the local animal shelter.
(volunteer)
3. My dad wants to buy a .............................. at the local gym.
(member)
4. I dont think you are being .............................. . You should be
nicer to me! (reason)
5. We have a very good .............................. club at my school.
(recycle)
Task 3
1. I was so .............................. when I walked into the wrong
classroom. (embarrass)
2. The costumes were very bright and .............................. . (colour)
3. The flowers in the park are .............................. this time of year.
(beauty)
4. I enjoy trying .............................. dishes from different countries.
(tradition)
5. Parents are .............................. of their children. (protect)
Task 4
1. My friend always looks .............................. . She wears lovely
clothes. (fashion)
2. My brother and I always have .............................. over using the
computer. (argue)

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3. Your stomach is part of your .............................. system. (digest)

4. People that write stories must be very .............................. .
(imagine)
5. I sent you an .............................. to my birthday party. I hope you
can come. (invite)
Task 5
1. Please read the .............................. before you start to put it
together. (instruct)
2. I prefer to buy .............................. grown fruit and vegetables.
(organic)
3. There is far too much .............................. on most things we buy.
(package)
4. I like to use a .............................. pencil, rather than ones you
sharpen down. (fill)
5. Tell me about the .............................. system in Bulgaria. Is it
similar to mine? (educate)
Sentence Transformations
Complete the second sentence so that it is similar in meaning to the
first one.
Task 1
1. Why dont we go to the cinema tonight?
How
about

2. First, she will have lunch. Then, she will do her homework.
Before

..
3. Fruit is healthier than chocolate.
Chocolate
isnt

..
4. There isnt a desk in Jills room.
Jills
room

..
5. Vicky dances wonderfully.
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Task 2
1. My cousin is starting at our school today.
Today is

..
2. Mark doesnt work on Saturdays or Sundays.
Mark doesnt work

.
3. I am sure he is right.
He is

..
4. It will probably rain in the afternoon.
It is

.
5. He is too young to go out on his own.
He isnt

Task 3
1. Mary made the cake on her own.
Mary
made
the
cake
by

..
2. What nationality are you?
Where

..
3. Theres a lamp in my room.
I
.....
.......................................
4. Is he keen on playing computer games?
Does
he

..

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5. People from Britain love football.

The

.
Task 4
1. Tom is not as tall as Bill.
Bill

2. Where is Sue?
Do

3. There isnt anybody in the garden.

There
is

4. You mustnt eat too many sweets and chocolates.

many sweets and chocolates.

too

5. That is my pencil.
That
pencil

Task 5
1. When did you last visit your uncle?
How

2. Sweets arent as healthy as fruit.

Fruit

3. Both John and Paul are sixteen years old.

John is as

4. Ryan and his brother dont go fishing as they think its boring.

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....
5. I was washing the dishes when my aunt and uncle arrived.
While

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Key
Test One
Part One
Listening Comprehension
1. F, 2. T, 3. F, 4. T, 5. F, 6. F, 7. T, 8. T, 9. T, 10. F
Part Two
Reading Comprehension
1. B, 2. C, 3. C, 4. D, 5. B, 6. B, 7. A, 8. D, 9. A, 10. A
Part Three
Use of English
Cloze Test
1. A, 2. B, 3. D, 4. B, 5. D, 6. A, 7. B, 8. B, 9. A, 10. B
Sentence Completion
1. B, 2. C, 3. D, 4. D, 5. A, 6. B, 7. B. 8. B, 9. C, 10. B
Test Two
Part One
Listening Comprehension
1. B, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C, 6. A, 7. C, 8. D, 9. C, 10. A
Part Two
Reading Comprehension
1. T, 2. F, 3. T, 4. F, 5. F, 6. F, 7. T, 8. F, 9. F, 10. T
Part Three
Use of English
Multiple Choice
1. C, 2. A, 3. B, 4. C. 5. D, 6. A, 7. C, 8. B, 9. D, 10. C
Sentence Completion
1. D, 2. B, 3. C, 4. D, 5. A, 6. B, 7. B, 8. C, 9. A, 10. B
Test Three

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Part One
Listening Comprehension
1. A, 2. C, 3. A, 4. B, 5. A, 6. B, 7. A, 8. C, 9. D, 10. B
Part Two
Reading Comprehension
1. F, 2. T, 3. F, 4. F, 5. T, 6. F, 7. F, 8. T, 9. T, 10. T
Part Four
Use of English
Multiple Choice
1. B, 2. A, 3. A, 4. C, 5. A, 6. C, 7. C, 8. D, 9. B, 10. B
Sentence Completion
1. C, 2. B, 3. C, 4. B, 5. A, 6. B, 7. B, 8. A, 9. D, 10. A
Test Four
Part One
Listening Comprehension
1. C, 2. C, 3. D, 4. B, 5. B, 6. C, 7. D, 8. B, 9. A, 10. B
Part Two
Reading Comprehension
1. D, 2. B, 3. A, 4. D, 5. C, 6. C, 7. A, 8. B, 9. A, 10. C
Part Three
Use of English
Cloze Test
1. B, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. A, 6. B, 7. A, 8. B, 9. C, 10. B
Sentence Completion
1. A, 2. B, 3. A, 4. B, 5. A, 6. D, 7. A, 8. C, 9. C, 10. A
Test Five
Part One
Listening Comprehension

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1. F, 2. F, 3. F, 4. T, 5. F, 6. T, 7. T, 8. T, 9. F, 10. T
Part Two
Reading Comprehension
1. B, 2. A, 3. D, 4. B, 5. C, 6. A, 7. C, 8. B, 9. D, 10. B
Part Three
Use of English
Cloze Test
1. C. 2. D, 3. B, 4. A, 5. C, 6. A, 7. B, 8. D, 9. D, 10. C
Sentence Completion
1. C, 2. B, 3. D, 4. C, 5. A, 6. B, 7. C, 8. D, 9. A, 10. B
Extra Practice
Word Formation
Task 1
1. nationality, 2. arrangements, 3. miserable, 4. encouraging, 5.
celebration
Task 2
1. neighbourhood, 2. volunteering, 3. membership, 4. reasonable, 5.
recycling
Task 3
1. embarrassed, 2. colourful, 3. beautiful, 4. traditional, 5. protectors
Task 4
1. fashionable, 2. arguments, 3. digestive, 4. imaginative, 5.
invitation
Task 5
1. instructions, 2. organically, 3. packaging, 4. refillable, 5.
education
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Task 1
1. going to the cinema tonight? 2. doing her homework
(she does he homework), she will have lunch. 3. isnt as healthy
as fruit (is). 4. hasnt got (doesnt have) a desk. 5. a
wonderful dancer.
Task 2
1. my cousins first day at our school. 2. at weekends. 3.
certainly (definitely) right. 4. likely to rain in the afternoon.
5. old enough to go out on his own.
Task 3
1. herself. 2. do you come from? (are you from?). 3.
have (got) a lamp in my room. 4. like playing computer games?
5. British love football.
Task 4
1. is taller than Tom (is). 2. you know where Sue is? 3.
nobody in the garden. 4. Dont eat . 5. belongs to me.
Task 5
1. ...... long ago did you visit your uncle? 2. is healthier than
sweets. 3. old as Paul. 4. exciting enough for Ryan and his
brother. 5. I was washing the dishes, my aunt and uncle arrived.

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Tapescripts
Test One
Mother: Hello, David. How was your first day back at school?
David: Hi, Mum. It was great. I have a new teacher this year and
there are a few new students in my class, too.
Mother: Oh, tell me about your new teacher.
David: Her name is Miss Adams. Shes really nice. She is tall and
quite slim with long brown hair. Its her first year teaching, so she is
a little nervous.
Mother: Im glad you like her. What does she teach?
David: History. She teaches English too, but Im not in that class.
Mother: So, do you have Mr. Rogers for English again this year?
David: Yes, but I cant stand him. He gives us too much homework!
Mother: I think hes an excellent teacher. Anyway, tell me about
your new classmates.
David: There is a new boy from France. His name is Jack. His father
is working in England for a year.
Mother: You should try to speak French to him. Its good practice.
Anyway, are you planning to play any sports in school this year?
David: I was thinking about playing rugby or football.
Mother: I know your father wants you to play rugby, but I think its
too dangerous. I would prefer it if you joined the football team
instead.
David: Im not sure. Maybe I wont play any sports this year.
Mother: OK. Do you have any homework to do?
David: Not tonight, so Im going over to Jacks house.
Mother: OK, but make sure youre home for dinner by 7.

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Test Two
Ann: Hi Betty, where are you going on holiday this year?
Betty: Oh hello, Ann. Im thinking about a few different places. Last
year I went on a beach holiday in Greece and then a cruise around
the islands, so I want to do something different this year.
Ann: What about a hiking holiday in Spain? I went there last year
and I loved it! You should go in the spring or autumn though,
because the summer is very hot.
Betty: Thats good advice. I may even go on a downhill skiing
adventure holiday in the mountains.
Ann: That sounds exciting. You could go to Italy, they have fantastic
skiing there.
Betty: Oh yes, that is exactly what I am going to do. Italy in
February perfect!
Ann: Oh, well thats good. I guess you wont need any dresses or
skirts and suits if you are going skiing.
Betty: No, I will only need to take warm comfortable jumpers and
trousers.
Ann: What about the weather? Do you think it will be windy and
cold or cloudy and rainy?
Betty: Well, in February it shouldnt be freezing cold and I dont
expect there is going to be rain. In fact, they say its usually chilly,
but sunny. Which makes sense, you dont want it to be too warm or
the snow melts! I just hope we dont have any storms or fog.
Ann: Good point. Do you have your own skiing equipment or are
you going to get it there?
Betty: I think I am going to rent it when I get there. Mine is quite old
and I dont think my boots even fit me anymore.
Ann: What size do you wear? I have a pair that is size 37 and my
sister has either 38 or 39, if you would like to borrow them.
Betty: Thanks, but I need a size 40, thats too bad though, that
would have saved me 35 a day.
Ann: What about gloves? I have some really good water-proof ski
gloves that are very warm.
Betty: Oh yes, those sound nice. I have warm wool socks and a long
scarf and hat with ear flaps but I could use good gloves. I will pick
them up from you later.
Ann: OK. Go see the travel agent and then come over.
Betty: Sounds great. Thanks for all of your help. Bye for now.
Ann: Bye.
Test Three
Jane: Hi George. Are you free this evening?
George: I think so, Jane. I did my homework half an hour ago.
Jane: How about going to the movies then?

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George: I dont think so. It will be too crowded on Friday evening

and they only show action and romance films. Id rather watch
something funny.
Jane: OK. Would you like to go bowling instead?
George: I cant. I hurt my arm yesterday at the match. I was
playing in goal and I fell when I tried to save the ball.
Jane: Oh, Im sorry about that. What else? I know. Lets go
shopping. The shops are open late this evening.
George: Thats a good idea. I need to buy a new pair of trainers.
Jane: I need to go shopping, too. Its my fathers birthday tomorrow,
so I need to buy him a present. I think I will get him a tie.
George: Ill help you. I bought my father a jumper last week in a
very nice menswear shop on Main Street. Ill show it to you.
Jane: Great. Do you want to get something to eat afterwards?
Theres a new pizza restaurant in the town centre?
George: Id rather not. Its probably too expensive. Lets just get a
takeaway at a fast food restaurant.
Jane: Good idea, George. We can bring it to my house and see that
film I was telling you about. I read online that its very good.
George: So where and when will we meet?
Jane: Its five oclock now, so lets meet in half an hour outside the
cinema?
George: My mother said I have to do some chores first. Is half past
six OK with you?
Jane: Perfect! See you then.
Test Four
Jacob: My brother Tim has got a new job and its the best one in the
world!
Kelly: Why, what does he do?
Jacob: Hes a food taster!
Kelly: Wasnt he a chef at that place where your cousin is a waiter?
Jacob: No, he cant even boil an egg! He used to work at the
bakers. Now hes at that new food company down the road.
Kelly: So what does a food taster do?
Jacob: Well, Tim eats chicken, meat and dairy products. He has to
test their flavours, which is the most important. He also checks the
colour of the food, feels it and makes sure that it smells ok.
Kelly: Well, that must be boring. Doesnt he eat anything nice like
chocolate or cake?
Jacob: No, he doesnt like sweet foods anyway. He loves chicken
though, so he enjoys his work.
Kelly: Yes, but eating it eight hours a day!
Jacob: He doesnt eat all day. He spends about two hours in the
morning tasting a food. Then, he has to write down his opinions. In
the afternoons, he looks at recipes for an hour or goes to meetings.
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Kelly: Did someone have to teach him how to taste the food?
Jacob: Yes. He had to learn all about the different ways of cooking
chicken. He had to know which countries the products came from.
He learnt which cheeses were salty and how some cheeses might
not be strong enough to taste. Food tasters have an important job
because they check that the food sold to us will keep everyone
healthy.
Kelly: I think that Tim will get bored testing the same foods. They
should give him something more exciting to taste.
Jacob: Well, I read somewhere that some food tasters eat strange
foods like cat food and dog biscuits.
Kelly: Thats disgusting!
Jacob: Someone tests baby food, too.
Kelly: Thats not as bad as testing pet food. Anyway, I dont
understand why people want a job where they need to eat all this
awful food. You must get fat, too!
Jacob: Yes, but its good to know that the foods on the supermarket
shelves are the right flavour and not too sweet or salty.
Test Five
Abigail: So tell me about your holiday, Dylan. How were your
grandparents?
Dylan: It was really great, Abigail! They were well and pleased to
see me.
Abigail: So what did you do in Liverpool?
Dylan: Well, I went on an amazing sightseeing tour with my
grandfather. It was one of the best ways to see Liverpool.
Abigail: Was it a bus tour?
Dylan: Mmmm, not exactly. Its called the Yellow Duck Marine tour
and its a bus that magically becomes a boat!
Abigail: A boat?
Dylan: Yes. You see, the first part of the tour is through the city. You
sit on the yellow duck which is a bus and a tour guide explains the
many famous sites and buildings. I enjoyed seeing St Georges Hall
and the Beatles museum from the outside and hearing a few
interesting facts I didnt know about them.
Abigail: OK, but then it becomes a boat?
Dylan: Thats right. The bus returns to the Albert Dock and drives
straight from there into the River Mersey. It makes a huge splash
when it hits the water and the tour continues as a boat trip. The
yellow duck then drives straight out of the river and becomes a bus
again. It was a wonderful adventure!
Abigail: Thats amazing! How long was the tour?
Dylan: An hour, thirty minutes on land and thirty minutes on the
river.
Abigail: Was it expensive?
Dylan: I think it was about 10 for adults and 8 for children. A
family ticket was 29. Anyway, it was a trip Ill never forget!

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