1st term- Quiz English A2

Read the text and answer the questions.

HOMES OF THE FUTURE

Our homes have changed a lot in the last 50 years and they will probably change a lot more over the next 50 years. In this article we look at what we think homes of the future will be like. Probably, the most important thing is that they will use all the newest technologies. These will be better for the environment and save energy.As populations grow, we will need to put more people in the same space we have today. One way of solving that is to have walls we can move. These walls will let you use the space in the home in different ways, according to the number of people in the house and the use for each room. Furniture will become smaller and easier to move around. People won't use much water because the shower and toilet systems will be better-designed. In addition, scientists will discover a way of washing with no water! Not everyone will live underground but we may build more homes underground. Some already exist. Usually, they have the most advanced energy conservation systems, and use solar panels, windows and smart-home technology. Smart-home technology is technology that controls the lighting, temperature, multi-media, security, window and door systems. Smart phone apps already exist to control the energy you use in your home. There will also be robots in future homes. They will be able to do all the boring housework, and they will understand you when you speak to them. Of course, most of the technology for the future will need electricity. The next question is "Will we have enough energy to power all these systems in our homes?"

1.Homes are very different now from 50 years ago.

• False

• True

• No given information

Read the text and answer the questions.

HOMES OF THE FUTURE

Our homes have changed a lot in the last 50 years and they will probably change a lot more over the next 50 years. In this article we look at what we think homes of the future will be like. Probably, the most important thing is that they will use all the newest technologies. These will be better for the environment and save energy.As populations grow, we will need to put more people in the same space we have today. One way of solving that is to have walls we can move. These walls will let you use the space in the home in different ways, according to the number of people in the house and the use for each room. Furniture will become smaller and easier to move around. People won't use much water because the shower and toilet systems will be better-designed. In addition, scientists will discover a way of washing with no water! Not everyone will live underground but we may build more homes underground. Some already exist. Usually, they have the most advanced energy conservation systems, and use solar panels, windows and smart-home technology. Smart-home technology is technology that controls the lighting, temperature, multi-media, security, window and door systems. Smart phone apps already exist to control the energy you use in your home. There will also be robots in future homes. They will be able to do all the boring housework, and they will understand you when you speak to them. Of course, most of the technology for the future will need electricity. The next question is "Will we have enough energy to power all these systems in our homes?"

2. New technology will make homes more comfortable.

• False

• True

• Doesn't say

Read the text and answer the questions.

HOMES OF THE FUTURE

Our homes have changed a lot in the last 50 years and they will probably change a lot more over the next 50 years. In this article we look at what we think homes of the future will be like. Probably, the most important thing is that they will use all the newest technologies. These will be better for the environment and save energy.As populations grow, we will need to put more people in the same space we have today. One way of solving that is to have walls we can move. These walls will let you use the space in the home in different ways, according to the number of people in the house and the use for each room. Furniture will become smaller and easier to move around. People won't use much water because the shower and toilet systems will be better-designed. In addition, scientists will discover a way of washing with no water! Not everyone will live underground but we may build more homes underground. Some already exist. Usually, they have the most advanced energy conservation systems, and use solar panels, windows and smart-home technology. Smart-home technology is technology that controls the lighting, temperature, multi-media, security, window and door systems. Smart phone apps already exist to control the energy you use in your home. There will also be robots in future homes. They will be able to do all the boring housework, and they will understand you when you speak to them. Of course, most of the technology for the future will need electricity. The next question is "Will we have enough energy to power all these systems in our homes?"

3It will be possible to change the size of rooms in our homes.

• True

• False

• Doesn't say

Read the article. Decide if the statements below are True, False or Doesn't say.

HOMES OF THE FUTURE

Our homes have changed a lot in the last 50 years and they will probably change a lot more over the next 50 years. In this article we look at what we think homes of the future will be like. Probably, the most important thing is that they will use all the newest technologies. These will be better for the environment and save energy. As populations grow, we will need to put more people in the same space we have today. One way of solving that is to have walls we can move. These walls will let you use the space in the home in different ways, according to the number of people in the house and the use for each room. Furniture will become smaller and easier to move around. People won't use much water because the shower and toilet systems will be better-designed. In addition, scientists will discover a way of washing with no water! Not everyone will live underground but we may build more homes underground. Some already exist. Usually, they have the most advanced energy conservation systems, and use solar panels, windows and smart-home technology. Smart-home technology is technology that controls the lighting, temperature, multi-media, security, window and door systems. Smart phone apps already exist to control the energy you use in your home. There will also be robots in future homes. They will be able to do all the boring housework, and they will understand you when you speak to them. Of course, most of the technology for the future will need electricity. The next question is "Will we have enough energy to power all these systems in our homes?"

4. We will wash without using any water.

• Doesn't say

• False

• True

Read the article. Decide if the statements below are True, False or Doesn't say.

HOMES OF THE FUTURE

Our homes have changed a lot in the last 50 years and they will probably change a lot more over the next 50 years. In this article we look at what we think homes of the future will be like. Probably, the most important thing is that they will use all the newest technologies. These will be better for the environment and save energy. As populations grow, we will need to put more people in the same space we have today. One way of solving that is to have walls we can move. These walls will let you use the space in the home in different ways, according to the number of people in the house and the use for each room. Furniture will become smaller and easier to move around. People won't use much water because the shower and toilet systems will be better-designed. In addition, scientists will discover a way of washing with no water! Not everyone will live underground but we may build more homes underground. Some already exist. Usually, they have the most advanced energy conservation systems, and use solar panels, windows and smart-home technology. Smart-home technology is technology that controls the lighting, temperature, multi-media, security, window and door systems. Smart phone apps already exist to control the energy you use in your home. There will also be robots in future homes. They will be able to do all the boring housework, and they will understand you when you speak to them. Of course, most of the technology for the future will need electricity. The next question is "Will we have enough energy to power all these systems in our homes?"

5. All new homes will have to be underground.

• True

• False

• Doesn't say

1. Jack _____ (live) in Boston for the past 15 years.

• has lived

• lives

• lived

2. Janet ____ (work) for Smith and Brothers before she came to work for us.

• works

• has worked

• worked

3. Dad, ____ (you/finish) reading the paper yet?

• did you finish

• are you finishing

• have you finished

5. Peter _____ (play) Tennis five years ago, when he _____ (be) at school.

• has played - was

• played - was

• has played - has been

8. I'm afraid I'm not hungry. I _____ (eat/already).

• haven't already eaten

• have already eaten

• didn't eat already