New Close-up A2 Unit 11 TEST

Hi Max, I know we said 11.00, but it's raining really hard here and my mum has got my umbrella. Can we meet a bit later? I'll send you another message when the rain stops. Charlie

• Charlie still wants to meet Max at 11.00.

• Charlie is going to borrow an umbrella from his mother.

• Charlie wants to change their plans because of the weather

The hurricane Tyrone has left many families without a home. Click here to find out what you can do to help.

• Tyrone has lost his home because of the hurricane.

• You can help other people on this website.

• You should click if you need help.

Hi Grandad. The wildfires in our area have got worse. We're all fine, and the house too, but we're staying in a hotel tonight, just to be safe. Tomorrow we're going to Sofia's grandfather's house for a few days. I'll send you more news soon. Love Juno

• They are going to stay at the hotel for one night.

• Juno's grandfather lives in an area with wildfires.

• The fire got into their house.

ATTENTION. Road closed ahead due to floods. Turn left to go to Oxford through Islip or right to return. Drive carefully.

• You have to turn right to go to Islip.

• There is water on the road ahead.

• You have to be careful if you drive ahead.

Today's local weather: very low temperatures and fog in the morning. Afternoon warm and dry. Possible thunderstorm overnight. To stop receiving these messages, text STOP to 08855 299 309.

• It will be cold early in the day.

• It will rain a lot in the afternoon.

• You can message this number to get more information.

Ada, sorry you missed class today. Mr Kjelin gave us a project on droughts for next Monday and I said you were in my group. When can I come round to your place to work on it? Call me! Sophie

Why did Sophie write this message?

• to ask Ada to contact her about schoolwork

• to invite Ada to be part of her project group

• to ask why Ada missed class today

Photographer Steeve Iuncker visited Yakutsk in Siberia, which is often ____ the world's coldest city.

• said

• called

• talked

Winter temperatures regularly fall below –40°C and the ____ temperature ever recorded there is –63°C!

• lowest

• smallest

• shortest

Every time Steeve went out, he had to plan everything ____, including what to wear and which way to go, because he couldn't stay outside for long.

• care

• careful

• carefully

It is usually so ____ in Yakutsk that you can't see more than ten metres ahead of you, so it's very easy to get lost.

• windy

• foggy

• rainy