Free Printable ENGLISH QUIZZ

1.

Reading comprehension

New Year Parties

Most people celebrate the New Year, and many of them do that by attending a party. Some parties may be small while others will be quite big. Some parties will be at a person’s home while other might be outside in a city center.

The simplest and smallest New Year parties are those that a single family will have in their own house. This is where the parents and children will just spend time together. Some years a family will spend time like this and then in other years they will go to other types of parties. Often the family at a house party will eat a meal together and then wait for midnight. While waiting they play games, watch television, or talk to each other.

Another type of party will be where someone will invite a group of friends to their house for a celebration. This will be a bit of a bigger party, and depending on the size of the house ten to thirty people may attend. If there are not many people at the party they may sit down and eat a formal meal, while for a bigger party it will be a buffet where people stand up and help themselves to food. Often the people who come to the party will each bring something to share that everyone can eat.

The biggest parties that happen are public parties in the middle of some cities. For these parties, groups of friends will spend the evening and night outside, often visiting several different pubs and bars. They might have a drink in one pub and then walk to another pub where they will have another drink. When it is getting close to midnight most of the people will finish their drink in the bar or pub and go to some central point in the city. At this place there will be a big countdown to midnight and the start of the New Year. After midnight the people will then either go home or go to a nightclub so they can celebrate for even longer.

As people get older the type of party they attend may change. A young person may go out to a big city center party while an older person may just want to spend time at home with their family.

Anwer the next 3 questions taking into account the above reading

1) Who attends the smallest type of party?

a)

Everyone who lives on the same street

b)

Just the family

c)

All of the person´s friends

d)

No one as the parties are veru boring

2.

When a part has a buffet, who supplies the food?

a)

Everyone to attends the party

b)

The host

c)

A special company

d)

Just one of the guests

3.

Who most often attends city center parties?

a)

Old people

b)

Young Children

c)

Groups of friends

d)

Single people

4.

Differences between People

People differ physically from the moment of conception, but it is only after birth that an individual can be observed. Family traits and characteristics are noted by adoring parents who think the baby looks like another family member or definitely takes after the mother's side or, without a doubt, has his father's nose.

Eye colour, skin colour and the texture of our hair are all different and depend on our inherited genes. A baby born with ginger hair may in a few months’ time have fair hair as the birth hair falls out and is replaced. Hair can be fine, thick, straight or curly, and as we grow older it gets thinner. Some hair loss is experienced at quite an early age whilst others have a full head of hair throughout their lives. People with dark hair may find that it turns to grey or white even before they reach their 40's.

European people in general have paler skin than if your ancestors come from Africa or Asia. Skin can change colour if exposed to sunlight, but the tan does not last unless it is regularly topped up.

The rate at which we develop and grow is variable. Boys and girls of the same age show big differences in growth spurts especially when puberty is reached. At the age of 12, girls are much taller than boys of the same age, but at 16 years of age, boys shoot up and overtake the girls in height and body strength.

The way the body develops is not just a result of physical changes, as our mental processes have a large part to play in what we want to achieve. A desire to become a skilful footballer, a long distance runner or a strong swimmer require stamina and years of practise to try and attain the top level. Even with hours of body building activities and work-outs in the gym, a person will not be able to compete in a Strong Man competition if they have a small frame and fragile bones.

The food we eat will, to a certain extent, determine how we grow and gives us strong bones. A lack of activity and eating too much sweet sugary food can result in people gaining excessive amounts of weight. It seems unfair that one person can eat all sorts of fattening food and not put on weight whilst others just 'looking at a cream cake' can put on pounds or kilos.

Answer the next 3 questions taking into account the above reading

What changes take place a few weeks after birth?

a)

The noise the baby makes

b)

The skin colour

c)

The baby´s hair

d)

The shape of the nouse

5.

What causes pale skin to become brown or tanned?

a)

Exposure to the sun

b)

Staying indoors

c)

Covering the body with sun cream lotion

d)

Spending time on a sun bed

6.

Roughly, at what stage in their development do girls start to grow in height?

a)

When they start learning to swim

b)

When they start primary school

c)

When they eat raw vegetables

d)

When they reach puberty at the age of 12 or 13

7.

Meeting someone

Good morning, I would like to introduce myself. My name is David Johnson and it is nice to meet you. I come from near Cambridge. I live in a small village that is close to the city of Cambridge. I am 20 years old. I am studying history at university and work in a shop at the weekends. I have one brother and one sister. They are both older than me. My sister is 26 years old and my brother is 22 years old. They have both graduated from university and work in London.

Hi, my name is Lucy Spalding and it is great to meet you all. I am really excited to see so many people. I am 24 years old and am an only child. I come from Newcastle, which is in the North of England and a long way away from here. My mother is a teacher and my father works in an office. I finished a degree in Media Studies last year and am unemployed at the moment. I want to move to London to find work sometime.

Hello, it is nice to see you all. I’m Elaine. I come from Cardiff and it is great to be here to meet you all in Reading. I am 42 years old. I am married to my husband, Richard, and have two children. One son called Andrew who is 18 years old and one daughter who is 16 years old and called Tracy. I work in a supermarket and my husband is a police office. My son wants to study computing at university while my daughter wants to become a singer.

Good morning. It is pleasure to meet my. Please let me introduce myself to you. I am Hamid and I come from Pakistan. My home town is Islamabad, the capital city. I am 19 years old and have come to the UK to study English. I will stay here for one year. I want to learn a lot. My family is big. I have 3 brothers and 1 sister. I am the oldest and my sister, the youngest, is 11 years old. My father works as a government official and my mother is a housewife. I want to learn English so I can get a good job. I do not work as I spend all my time studying.

Answer the next 4 question taking into account the above text.

Where is David Johnson from?

a)

London

b)

Reading

c)

Cambridge

d)

Cardiff

8.

What is the name of Tracy´s mother?

a)

Elaine

b)

Lucy

c)

Richard

d)

Andrew

9.

How many brothers does Lucy spalding have?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

10.

How many siblings does Hamid have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

5

11.

Writing exercises

Tell me about your daily routine...

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12.

Tell me how the pandemic affected you and your loved ones...

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4 lines

13.

Make a list of the top five fears in your life.

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14.

Make up a fantasy story, you can be guided by a book that you have read in your childhood.

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4 lines

15.

create a dialogue of a waiter and a customer placing an order in a restaurant.

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16.

Safety when Travelling

Nowadays, safety is one of the main concerns people have when travelling somewhere. They often think carefully in order to choose a mode of transport which will safely get them to their destination. When using a car it is important to wear a safety belt. A child will need to be placed into a special child seat for the purpose of safety. If a person takes a taxi, it is likely that the driver will demand that passengers put their seatbelt on before setting off. A helmet is necessary when riding a bicycle and a motorcycle as a rider is prone to injury if they fall from the bicycle or motorcycle at a high speed. On passenger ships and aircraft a life jacket is used in emergency situations if it is necessary for them to abandon the craft. It is not often that they need to be used, but the procedure will usually be explained to the passengers before departing from the port.

People that choose to reach their destination by walking must adhere to the rules of the road by keeping to the footpath and crossing only when it is safe to do so. It is especially important to sit properly in a crowded bus as most buses to not have seatbelts, but instead rely on handrails. Most forms of transport pay particular attention to making sure disabled or elderly people are able to travel safely. Special designated areas and seats are provided for this purpose.

In England, most vehicles need to pass a test to ensure that it is roadworthy and safe to use. This is to prevent accidents and make sure that using transport to travel is considered safe. People must be seen to follow the rules of the road and consider other vehicles at all times. If a driver fails to do this they may find themselves in trouble with the police.

summarize the text above in ten lines

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17.

Eating Out in Paris: Important Tips for Tourists

Paris is well-known for its cuisine, and it has a world class culinary reputation. Its popular restaurants are always filled with both locals and tourists. If you visit Paris for the first time and want to get the best culinary experience, the following tips should be kept in mind.

Opening Hours

In Paris, every restaurant has its own hours and only a few restaurants open until midnight. If you want to eat out at a popular restaurant and be sure of getting a table, it is better to book first or get there by 8pm. If you prefer to dine early, you can go to some restaurants that are open during the day and still serve food until 7pm. Many restaurants stop operating their kitchens after 10.30pm, so it is often difficult to find a restaurant open in the middle of the night.

Where to Sit

Empty tables do not guarantee you a seat. If the tables are already booked, the waiter will not seat you until the guests arrive and finish their dinner. In Parisian restaurants, customers cannot be rushed and can stay as long as they want. Therefore, asking before seating yourself is the right etiquette. Just walking in and sit at an empty table is not advisable, except at a very informal eatery.

Free Stuff

In France, bread, cutlery, glasses and serviettes are complimentary. Some restaurants even provide free appetizers for their loyal customers. Of course, a carafe or tap water is also complementary and you can ask for it more than once.

Finally, because a tip is included in the bill, you do not have to leave a tip. Tipping in Paris is about 5-10%. If you prefer not to tip, you can spend your money instead on flowers sold on restaurant terraces and give it to the person you are with.

Summarize the text above in ten lines

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18.

Grammar exercises.

I wish our team ______ .

a)

Did win

b)

Had won

c)

Has won

19.

If only I ______ guitar!

a)

Can play

b)

Will play

c)

Could play

20.

I wish I ______ a million dollars.

a)

Have

b)

Will have

c)

Had

21.

If only we ______ the wrong road!

a)

hadn't taken

b)

had taken

c)

haven't taken

22.

I wish they ______ us they were coming early.

a)

Had told

b)

Have told

c)

Did tell

23.

If only you ______ how to swim when you were younger!

a)

Have learned

b)

will learn

c)

Had learned

24.

I wish we ______ that house

a)

Will buy

b)

Could buy

c)

Bought

ENGLISH QUIZZ

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 2hrs 34mins

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