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Revision Test 4 – 6

Reading (10 marks)

Read the text and answer the following questions. Choose a, b or c.

Are you one of those students who complain that your school day's far too long?
Then, what about those students who go to boarding schools and spend 24
hours a day there, seven days a week?

Despite what many people believe, boarding schools are not just an easy
alternative for people who want to pay someone else to bring up their children.
Parents who send their children to boarding schools do so either because it's a
family tradition or because it's the best choice in their case. In some families the
parents live abroad or do a lot of travelling as part of their jobs and need to make
sure that their children are looked after properly. This doesn't mean they are bad
parents or that they believe the school will replace them. That is something a
boarding school cannot do. That's why children are free to communicate with
their parents as often as they like.

Surprisingly, most people have the wrong idea about what life in boarding
schools is like. Most of these schools are not the dreadful, strict places people
imagine they are. They are modern and cosy and make students feel at home.
The children are free to make their rooms as personal as they want, putting up
posters and things they like. They can also call home in private and choose
whether they want to share their rooms or not. In fact, for most children living in a
boarding school is a great opportunity to experience new things.

Emma Jenkins has been boarding for two years. Her dad's in the army and her
parents move around all the time, so they decided that a boarding school was the
best choice for their daughter. She admits that she found it scary and upsetting in
the beginning. However, when she found out that she could talk to her mum
every day, it made things much easier and she soon made a lot of friends. She
still misses home but she believes that boarding school is a great place to
socialise and help you become more independent and mature. Now she wouldn't
give it up for the world.

1. Why do some parents choose boarding school for their children?

a. They think they are not good enough at looking after their children.
b. They like travelling and can't take their children with them.
c. They are away most of the time.

2. Why are children given the opportunity to communicate with their parents?
a. Because parents have asked for it.
b. Because there are some things only the family can provide.

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c. Because some parents live far away.

3. How do boarding schools help children feel more comfortable?

a. By letting them receive calls from home.
b. By allowing them to decorate their rooms as they please.
c. By making them share their rooms.

4. How did Emma feel at first?

a. uncomfortable
b. responsible
c. lucky

Use of English (30 marks)

1. Circle the item that best completes each sentence.

1. Laura had to / must go to work last Saturday.

2. Peter studied in Essex where / which he made lots of friends.
3. If Julio spoke English, he would / will understand Suzy.
4. You can't leave the classroom unless / if you get the teacher's permission.
5. This is my aunt Edith who / whose daughter lives in Bristol.
6. Blue, which / that is my favourite colour, is very much in fashion this year.

2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
There are two extra words you do not need to use.

state available expert reveal deceive alternative

rate activity increase sight
1. She ____________ her employer into believing that she was very
experienced.
2. I've been trying to think of a(n) _____________ solution to the problem.
3. Mr Miller is a(n) _____________ in zoology.
4. Claire refused to ______________ her holiday plans to her parents.

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5. Tickets are _____________ to company employees only.

6. Mr Bull is not very happy with the ______________ at which his secretary
works.
7. The boy's mother was taken to hospital in a(n) _____________ of shock.
8. Unfortunately, prices ____________ every year.

3. Read the text below and choose the best word a, b or c for each blank.

Sebastian had been fond (1) karate since he was a young boy.
However, it was a long time before he started (2) karate classes at
the local sports centre. His instructor was a (3) Chinese man who
looked quite strict. Most of the other karate students also looked strong and this
made Sebastian, who was short and thin, feel a little out of place at first. So,
although he was (4) that his dream was about to
(5) true, he still wasn’t sure whether he was fit enough for karate.
During the first lessons, he always stood (6) the back of the class,
but after a while he developed a real interest in the art of karate. It was then that
Sebastian realised that karate is not about physical strength and that in order to
do (7) , he had to be concentrated and respect his opponents.

1. a) on b) in c) of
2. a) attending b) learning c) liking
3. a) familiar b) high c) well-built
4. a) delighted b) furious c) exhausted
5. a) go b) come c) turn
6. a) in b) at c) on
7. a) good b) well c) best

4. Read the text below. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a
word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (√) in the
space provided. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the
word in the space provided.

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1. I woke up while feeling hungry, so I got out of bed and ____________

2. I went straight to the kitchen. "Good morning, darling", I said ____________
3. to my wife, Linda, who she was busy preparing breakfast. ____________
4. She didn't answer and when I sat down and started eating, she ____________
5. gave to me a strange look. I knew there was something wrong, ____________
6. but as I didn't feel like for talking I didn't say anything. Suddenly, ____________
7. Linda got up and took a birthday cake out of the fridge. She had ____________
8. started singing: "Happy birthday, dear Linda! Happy birthday ____________
9. to me!" It had completely slipped from my mind! I felt awful! ____________

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Writing (10 marks)

Imagine that you live in Paris, France, and a penfriend of yours is planning to visit
you. Read the part of the letter she has sent you, the notes you have made as
well as the brochure below it and write a letter to her. Your letter should be
between 120-150 words.

Since I've never been to Paris

summers are cool, before, I don't know what the light clothing but
evenings can be weather is usually like in July. don't forget a jumper
chilly What kind of clothes should I bring and a jacket
with me?
I know there are lots of places of
great interest to visit. see the brochure
French croissants, I've also heard that French food is
huge selection of delicious!
cheeses, various
French dishes I look forward to hearing from you.
Best regards,
Zoe

WE'LL ALWAYS HAVE PARIS!

 Go on a boat trip down the River Seine

 Enjoy the view from the Eiffel Tower
 Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Louvre Museum
 Walk up and down Champs-Elysées, Paris' most cosmopolitan district

COME TO PARIS AND MAKE IT AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE!

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