TEST 3A (Unit

3)
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(Time 50 minutes)

Vocabulary

1 Fill in: drop, grow, destroy, hang, weave, steal, offer, discuss, hide, stretch.

1 It is wrong to ………………….. from other 6 It’s rude not to ………………….. your seat to
people. an elderly person on the bus.
2 Maria used to ………………….. under her 7 Alex’s grandmother used to
bed when there was a storm. ………………….. beautiful baskets.
3 ………………….. your clothes up instead of 8 Excuse me, did you ………………….. your
leaving them on the floor. glove?
4 The sandy beaches seemed to 9 People who live in the country have a lot of
………………….. for miles. land to ………………….. crops.
5 People in the UK ………………….. the 10 Giant hail stones can damage cars and
weather a lot. ………………….. crops.

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2 Choose the correct item.

1 I love it when the sky is clear/clean and 7 I bought a new skirt/shirt for my dad at the
blue, even in winter. weekend.
2 Remember to put a scarf/tie on because it’s 8 The hail/fog caused a number of accidents
cold outside. because drivers couldn’t see the road.
3 It was a bright/light sunny day so we were 9 It was pouring/drizzling with rain so the
in the garden. children couldn’t play outside.
4 The students were relieved/excited about 10 On winter mornings, white flood/frost
their trip to Disneyland. covers the grass in our garden.
5 She was very surprised/scared when the
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TEST 3A
Grammar
3 Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or the past continuous to complete
the sentences.
1 My mother ……………………. (cook) a
wonderful meal last night.
2 I ……………………. (not/be) scared of the
lightning but my brother was terrified.
3 What ……………………. (you/do) when the
storm ……………………. (start)?
4 Karen ……………………. (sit) in front of the
TV when the power ………………. (go) off.
5 I ……………………. (watch) a documentary
about severe weather at 9 pm last night.
6 We ……………………. (not/go) out at the
weekend because it was freezing cold.
4 Complete the sentences using the adverb formed from the adjective in brackets.
1 Pete can run very ……………………. (fast)
and wins a lot of races.
2 The children were playing
……………………. (happy) together.
3 The students listened …………………….
(careful) to their teacher.
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7 It ……………………. (not/snow) when we
left but everything was white when we came
home.
8 The children ……………………. (do) their
homework while it ……………………. (rain)
outside.
9 It was a beautiful summer morning. The sun
……………………. (shine) and the birds
……………………. (sing).
10 Fiona ……………………. (put) on her scarf
and gloves and ……………………. (go) out
to play in the snow.
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4 The man on the bus was talking
……………………. (loud) on his mobile
phone.
5 Anna can draw really …………………….
(good) and wants to become an artist.
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TEST 3A (Unit 3)

Everyday English

5 For each situation (1-3) choose the appropriate response. Circle (A, B or C).

1 Your friend asks you how you are after a frightening experience. What do you say?
A I’m relieved it’s over!
B You were very lucky!
C Poor you!

2 Your cousin is coming for a visit. Tell him/her what the weather is like.
A You can’t go outside without an umbrella at the moment.
B I watch the weather forecast every day.
C It was hot and sunny last weekend.

3 Tell your English-speaking pen friend what you wear to school.

A I bought a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.
B We don’t have a school uniform.
C The uniform is black trousers with a white shirt and a tie.

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TEST 3A (Unit 3)

Reading

6 Read the texts. For questions 1-4, choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

If you’re unhappy with an item of clothing, 1 This message is about

please bring it back to the shop before you A how to pay in the shop.
wash or wear it so that we can give you B taking care of your clothes.
your money back. Please note that we can’t C what to do if you don’t like
refund credit card payments in cash. what you bought.

Hi Susie,
I’m heading into town this afternoon after
hockey practice to get something nice for my
holiday. Would you like to come with me? 2 Carol invites Susie to
Carol A go on holiday.
Sender: B go shopping with her.
Carol Watson C watch her play.
07775588954

Received:
10:25:34

To: Carrie@webmail.net
From: Julie@EZmail.com
Subject: Help!

Carrie, 3 What is true about Julie?

I don’t know what to wear for the trip to the A She lives on a farm.
farm. Do you know what the forecast for B She doesn’t have the
tomorrow is? What if it’s wet and muddy? Do right footwear for rain.
you have a pair of boots I could borrow? C She always watches
the weather.
Julie

Justin, 4 Justin’s mum wants him to

I left the washing in the machine. Can you hang it out for me? Also, A put the washing machine on.
can you take your clothes from the basket and hang them in your B iron the clothes in the basket.
wardrobe, but leave the ironing for me to do? C put his clothes away.
Thanks
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TEST 3A (Unit 3)

Listening

7 You will hear an announcement twice. Decide which sentences (1-3) are true
(T -True) and which are false (F - False). Circle the letter T or F.

1 Shoppers can buy everything for half the normal price. T F

2 People who use their store cards get a free pair of shoes. T F
3 The speaker is informing customers about what is happening throughout the day. T F

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Writing

8 Your school’s English club is running a short story competition. Write a short
story (50-100 words) ending with the sentence:
It was a terrifying experience and I’m glad it’s over.
Your story must include:
• a flood
• a boat rescue

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