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FRIENDS PLUS 8 - HKI

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Synonym: He carried on playing soccer in the rain.

a)

stopped

b)

continued

c)

paused

2.

We (a)   him yet. (see)

3.

What does the sign mean?

a)

You can use credit card

b)

This desk isn't available

c)

You must pay by cash

4.

What does the sign mean?

a)

Road work ahead

b)

You can pass the street

c)

Hospital

5.

While Mary .............. in the garden, her husband called her.

a)

worked

b)

was working

c)

is working

6.

My best friend, Tom is the most……………..student in class.

a)

activist

b)

activity

c)

active

7.

The trip organized by ABC Travel Agency was very nice. They arranged everything - the flights, hotel, and transportation. The vacation ​ (a)   was beautiful, with beaches, an ocean, and warm, sunny weather.

         The hotel was clean and spacious, with a swimming pool. The rooms had air conditioning and TVs ​ ​ (b)   many channels. The breakfast and dinner at the hotel restaurant were very good, with a wide variety of food to choose from. The hotel staff were ​ (c)   and helpful with any questions.

          The beach near the hotel was not very crowded. The beach chairs and umbrellas for relaxation were free to use. The ocean water was clean and warm. My children enjoyed ​ ​ (d)   and building sandcastles. We had fun playing volleyball and swimming in the hotel pool as well.

Choose from the below words
destination
with
friendly
sunbathing
sunbathe
on
places
8.

What does the sign mean?

a)

Sun gives us energy

b)

Please turn off lights when not in use.

c)

Turn on the light please

9.

He .................... refused to go to the party.

a)

absolutely

b)

absolute

c)

absolution

10.

Journalist Lucy Mangan has been .................. since birth. So she can’t smell anything.

a)

deaf

b)

anosmic

c)

blind

11.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

stayed

b)

amazed

c)

missed

12.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

unintereting

b)

impatient

c)

dishonest

d)

inexpensive

13.

What does the sign mean?

a)

You must pick up the flowers

b)

You must not pick up the flowers

c)

You can pick up the flowers

14.

Error indetification: He can speak three languages, can he?

a)

He

b)

speak

c)

languages

d)

can he

15.

Well, the skydiving looked really ​ (a)   and the guy who​ (b)   down mountains... was it Éric Barone? He was amazing. What I didn't understand is why he wanted to break his own cycling record. He's already broken the ​ (c)   , why do it again?
No, I still haven't decided, but I've just finished a (d)   trip and I know that the ocean is a difficult, dangerous place. So I really admire Laura Dekker.


Choose from the below words
scary
cycled
sailing
record
16.

Tom .............. refused to go to the party.

a)

absoluteness

b)

absolutely

c)

absolute

17.

Lauren thinks that the skydiving looked really ............

a)

amazing

b)

brave

c)

scary

18.

When you are in a restaurant, ask the waiter ...................... you the most unusual dish on the menu.

a)

bring

b)

to bring

c)

brought

19.

In the last five years, what countries .............. you visited?

a)

did

b)

have

c)

has

20.

What does the sign mean?

a)

Only employees can enter

b)

You can enter if you want

c)

This place is banned

21.

         Football is a ball game which has become very (a)   in Việt Nam

22.

People have (a)   badminton for many centuries.

23.

She started her journey when she was ​ (a)   and finished when she was ​ (b)   . She was the youngest person to do that. Nobody has beaten that record yet, I think.

Hey, and what about those teenagers who climbed Everest? There was a ​ (c)   -year-old American boy and then a few years later a thirteen-year-old girl from ​ (d)   .

Amazing achievements. But there are critics who say that all these teenagers were too young for the physical and mental stress, and it actually wasn't them that decided to climb Everest or ​ (e)   around the world, it was their parents who pushed them to do it. Anyway, some results have just come in. Our leader at the moment is the surfer Garrett McNamara, but the voting hasn't finished yet, so you can ...

Choose from the below words
sixteen
India
thirteen
sail
fourteen
24.

We can help protect the environment by choosing the right kind ​ (a)   food. Eating food that is grown in a sustainable way can reduce the negative impact on the environment. One way to do this is by choosing ​ (b)   food, which is grown without the use of harmful chemicals. Another way is by choosing food that is locally grown. This means that the food doesn't have to travel long distances to reach us, and ​ (c)   ​ reduces the carbon footprint. Eating less meat and more plant-based foods can also have a positive impact on the environment, as it takes fewer resources to produce plant-based foods. We can ​ (d)   reduce food waste by only buying what we need and using up leftovers. By making small changes in our diet, we can make a big ​ (e)   in protecting the environment for future generations.


Choose from the below words
of
organic
therefore
difference
also
25.

She is pushing the snowball (a)   the hill.

26.

we can make a big .......... in protecting the environment.

a)

differ

b)

difference

c)

different

27.

The vacation ……………was beautiful, with beaches, an ocean, and warm, sunny weather.

(a)  

28.

Error indetification: The Pikes have lived here for a long time , haven’t we?

a)

have lived

b)

here

c)

time

d)

haven’t we?

29.

PRONUNCIATION

a)

surprise

b)

desert

c)

amaze

d)

inspire

30.

Éric Barone cycled over a volcano.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

31.

To play badminton, you will need a (a)   and shuttlecocks.

32.

When Simson came home,  everyone was singing and dancing  ……………..

a)

happy

b)

happiness

c)

happily

33.

After finishing ​ (a)   , Liz learned to ​ (b)   as one of her old professors offered to lend her his yacht for as long as she wanted it.

In October ​ (c)   , she set off on her journey. Liz found it ​ (d)   to leave behind her friends and family, but she's been travelling to many fascinating places for over ​ (e)   years. Among other countries, she has stopped off in ​ , Costa Rica, Panama and the Galapagos Islands.

Choose from the below words
university
sail
hard
fifteen
2005
34.

These problems depend ............... a number of factors.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

at

35.

Shall we take some photos in front of our school?

a)

Yes, I am free on Monday.

b)

No problem

c)

It’s a good idea.

36.

Mitchell thinks we should recycle more.

a)

true

b)

false

37.

         In (a)   to play football, you will need a team uniform.

38.

We explored a ……………..on our hike and it was amazing!

a)

desert

b)

cave

c)

adventure

39.

There is ................ water in the bottle.

a)

a few

b)

a little

c)

many

d)

any

40.

Adverts on Liz's blog have been paying for her trip.

a)

true

b)

false

41.

Tim: “Have you just done your first parachute jump?” – Jenny: “.............................”

a)

My sister will take you.

b)

Yes, after several lessons.

c)

I’ll get you

42.

Yana is worried about the damage we're doing to it.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

43.

In 1924, Alvin Kelly sat ....................  a pole for thirteen hours.

a)

on

b)

in

c)

up

44.

When she stops somewhere, she ​ (a)   , does yoga and ​ (b)   her blog. Adverts on Liz's blog have been ​ (c)   for her trip. There are ​ (d)   beaches, crystal clear water and perfect surf in her photos.

But life on the ocean can also be difficult. ‘It feels so great to inspire others to live their dreams,' says Liz, ‘I've worked hard and it hasn't always been easy or fun.’

She also gets very lonely, but she keeps going. She's looking for some company on the boat to stay with her as she carries ​ (e)   her journey around the world. Liz, I think I'll join you! Does anyone else want some adventure?

Choose from the below words
beautiful
on
surfs
writes
paying
45.

One way to protect the environment is by choosing (a)   food.

46.

Laura Dekker finished her journey when she was...............

a)

15

b)

16

c)

17

d)

18

47.

On the topic of cutting down trees, not everyone is in agreement. There seem to be

different views on this topic, and these depend ​ (a)   a number of factors. For

example, people who enjoy walking in the forests would like to prevent people from cutting

down trees. Also, we need trees for oxygen and according to ​ (b)   , if we continue to

cut them down, we will certainly destroy our planet. On the other hand, people ​ (c)   make a living out of timber think that they have a

right to cut down trees. I think this is fine provided that they plant new trees to replace the ones

they cut down. ​ (d)   , a lot of illegal logging also takes place and these trees are not

replaced

Choose from the below words
on
conservationists
who
Unfortunately
48.

Badminton is a racket sport that is played around the world. 

It involves hitting a shuttlecock ​ (a)   a net and trying to make it land in your opponent's court.

People have played badminton for many centuries, with roots in ancient games and sports played in Asia and Europe.

To play badminton, you will need a ​ (b)   and shuttlecocks. 

You should also wear comfortable athletic clothing and shoes with good traction.

Badminton can be played indoors or ​ (c)   , but it is usually played in a gym ​ (d)   on a badminton court. 

Many gyms and community centres offer badminton facilities, and there are also dedicated badminton courts and leagues ​ (e)   many areas.

Choose from the below words
over
racket
outdoors
or
in
49.

They agree that Sunday is a good day …………….. a hike.

a)

about

b)

to

c)

for

50.

In 2007, Liz set off on her journey.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

51.

STRESS

a)

hoodie

b)

trousers

c)

social

d)

design

52.

The beauty of the river is a source of …………..for poets

a)

inspire

b)

inspirational

c)

inspiration

53.

Football is a ball game which has become very (a)   in Việt Nam. It involves passing the ball into the opponent’s (b)   with any part of the  body except the hands and arms.

          Modern football - one of the most beloved ​ (c)   - probably started in England - in the early nineteenth century.

         In (d)   to play football, you will need a team uniform, long stockings, shin guards, and cleats which are lightweight, low-top shoes so that you can move over the field without slipping.

          You should find a place either in parks ​ (e)   playgrounds where there are many youth football clubs to play organised matches.

 

Choose from the below words
popular
goal
team sports
order
or
in
as
and
noisy
54.

Among other countries, she stopped off in Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and the Galapagos Islands.

a)

true

b)

false

55.

Dunes are hills made (a)   sand.

56.

This is the first time I have tasted this dish.

--> I haven't (a)  

57.

The (a)   played beautiful music during the concert. (music)

58.

Cliffs form ​ (a)   the land ends high above the water. In Arctic regions they ​ (b)   made of ice. 

Oceans have salt water in them and cover nearly 70% of the Earth. 

Seas are also salty, ​ (c)   they are smaller. 

Usually, they have land around most ​ (d)   their area. 

Dunes are hills made of sand. 

The wind usually forms them behind sandy beaches ​ (e)   the sea, or in deserts like the Sahara.

Choose from the below words
where
are
but
of
by
in
when
ice
59.

There was a ten-year-old American boy climbed Everest.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

60.

............you ever .......... to Japan before?

(a)