Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: As a child, Alice ______ to sing in the choir, but now she plays volleyball instead.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: Johann really enjoyed the ______ of eighteenth-century art at the City gallery.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: I usually ______ a nap after lunch. It helps me to reduce sleepiness and work effectively in the afternoon.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: The sink was full of dirty dishes, so I ______.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: I’m preparing for the party tomorrow. Can you help me ______ the decorations?

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: My mum ______ the floor using soap and water twice a week.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: I enjoy watching ______ because they bring me great laughter.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: During the ______, the audience clapped at the end of every single song.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: That play is much better on the ______ than it is in the film version.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: The show ended with all the ______ singing on stage together.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence: ______ Chèo is performed outdoors in a village square or the courtyard of a public building.

Mark the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part: Mrs. Jones lives on her own and has to take care of her two children, so she’s really busy.

Mark the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part: Don’t worry about the exam. You only need to do your best.

Mark the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part: Put on your coat. It’s quite windy.

Mark the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined part: I’m really into classical music. It’s soft and calm. It also helps me relieve stress.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction: My sister is so busy with her studies that she doesn’t have little time to relax.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction: It was relaxed taking a walk along the river; we were impressed by how beautiful it was.

Put the parts a, b, c, d, e in the right order to make a complete exchange. Sentences: a. I’d love to but I’m not free then. b. Ok. What time will we meet? c. Let’s meet at 2 p.m. on that day. d. How about next Monday? e. Would you like to come with me to the stadium tomorrow? There’s a football match at 3 p.m.

Put the parts a, b, c, d, e, f in the right order to make a complete exchange. Sentences: a. Oh no! What happened? b. Really? c. It was a mess. Everything went wrong. d. I went to the cinema with my friends but my bike broke down on the way and I was half an hour late for the movie. e. How was your weekend? f. Yes, and when I got home, I found that my house was broken into and my laptop was stolen.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for the blank: Unlike most teenagers who live in flats or houses, Sophia’s home is a 20‑metre boat. She has spent half of her life (25) ______ with her parents, who are both marine scientists.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for the blank: Sophia can speak four languages and has been to many countries, so her (26) ______ of the world is greater than most children her age.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for the blank: Every day after studying, she helps do the (27) ______.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for the blank: She often cleans the floors, (28) ______ the table for meals and does the washing‑up.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct word for the blank: When her parents are too busy, life on board is sometimes (29) ______.

Which statement is TRUE based on the passage about making sand sculptures?

According to the text, what inspired the writer to take up sand sculpting?

Which statement is NOT TRUE based on the passage?

What does the word “one” most likely refer to in the sentence “so when you’re next at the seaside, make one yourself”?

What is the text mainly about?

Choose the best rewrite without changing the meaning: What do you like doing in your spare time? (INTERESTED)

Choose the best rewrite without changing the meaning: My mum enjoys taking pictures of landscape. (FOND)

Choose the best rewrite without changing the meaning: I was visiting the British Museum. I learnt a lot about ancient Egyptian civilization during that time. (WHILE)

Choose the best rewrite without changing the meaning: All of us are excited about our trip to Canada next month. (LOOKING)

Put the adverb in the right place to make a correct sentence: Clara doesn’t travel to work by car. (always)

Choose the best rewrite without changing the meaning: I hate working my dog on rainy days. (LIKE)

Choose the best rewrite without changing the meaning: She is into making models of airplanes when she has free time. (CRAZY)

Choose the best rewrite without changing the meaning: Their children have the habit of brushing their teeth before going to bed every day. (BRUSH)

Make a Wh‑question to match the given answer: I’m standing here because I’m waiting for Nick.

Make a Wh‑question to match the given answer: She often talks to her parents when she has problems.

Make a Wh‑question to match the given answer: He went to school by bicycle.

Choose the correct option: Please can you ______ the dishwasher?

Choose the correct option: I’m going to ______ the 8 o’clock bus.

Choose the correct option: Tom is ______ his hair right now.

Choose the correct option: Can you please ______ the door?

Choose the correct option: Harry ______ tennis twice a week.

Choose the correct option: Kim ______ on holiday next week; she’s already bought the tickets.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: The twins ____ breakfast for their parents every Saturday morning.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: Maria likes to ____ video games after school.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: Did Matt ____ the rug on Monday?

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: Let’s ____ the table for dinner.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: John doesn’t like ____ the furniture.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: I don’t mind doing the ____.

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the sentence: Let’s ____ the local museum.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Do you often watch dance ____?

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: A(n) ____ is a performance with a sad ending.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: A(n) ____ tells a story with the help of dance.

Choose the word that best completes the sentence: We saw a comedy last night; it was so ____ . We couldn’t stop laughing.

Answer the question and choose the correct option: “Did you enjoy the live performance last night?” “Yes, the singers were amazing!” What kind of show was it?

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: A(n) ____ play, usually about an emotional tale, is a drama.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: The orchestra is always in front of the ____.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: Please turn down the music! It’s so ____; I can’t study!

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: I don’t usually listen to soft music like jazz; I prefer ____ music like rock.

Choose the correct form: Sarah ____ with her grandparents these days.

Choose the correct form: Fiona ____ in London now.

Choose the correct form: Look! The chef ____ the soup to see if it’s ready.

Choose the correct form: Ben and Sue ____ TV at the moment.

Choose the correct sentence:

Choose the correct word order to complete the sentence: Ben ____ after school.

Choose the correct word order to complete the sentence: David ____ for football practice.

Choose the correct question: ____ with the chores?

Choose the correct verb form: When was the last time you ____ to a music concert?

Choose the correct verb forms to complete the sentence: They ____ their tickets and ____ the theatre.

Choose the best option: Elaine ____ TV at 10:15 last night.

Choose the best option: Freda ____ her role when the stage lights ____ out.

Choose the correct tense forms: At 2:00 p.m. yesterday, I ____ to music while Mum ____ TV.

Choose the correct tense form: The artist ____ on stage in the park when it started snowing.

Choose the correct tense form: Mr Green ____ a speech last Saturday.

Choose the correct tense form: According to the timetable, the school bus ____ at 8:15 a.m.

Choose the correct verb form: When ____ our opera tickets?

Choose the correct response: “Did you have a good time at the birthday party last Saturday?”

Choose the correct word: She was walking back home ____ she met Kim.

Read the letter and choose the best word for each blank: I’m on an exchange programme in Beaulieu and it’s great. Beaulieu is a small peaceful village just outside Bordeaux. It’s small enough for everyone to know each other! There’s a lake (22)______, where people can go swimming when the weather is hot. My host family is lovely and I’m already best friends with their son, Phillip, because we have a lot in common. We’re both (23)______ sports. When we have free time, we play badminton, volleyball, or tennis together. We aren’t really good at these, but we enjoy ourselves. We have similar things at school, too. The school here (24)______ at 9 a.m. and has similar subjects to the ones at my school at home. I am not feeling homesick at the moment (25)______ the people here are very friendly. Phillip’s mum is an artist making illustrations for books and magazines. She’s very good at her job and she loves it. His parents are divorced and he doesn’t see his father very often. Both Phillip and his mum care about the (26)______ and they do volunteer work at the local park twice a week. This Sunday we’re going to the Science Museum and I’m excited about it. We can try building robot models. That’s all for now. See you soon. Yours, Lucas.

In the letter above, choose the best word to complete the blank numbered 23: We’re both (23)______ sports.

In the letter above, choose the best word to complete the blank numbered 24: The school here (24)______ at 9 a.m.

In the letter above, choose the best word to complete the blank numbered 25: I am not feeling homesick at the moment (25)______ the people here are very friendly.

In the letter above, choose the best word to complete the blank numbered 26: Both Phillip and his mum care about the (26)______ and they do volunteer work at the local park twice a week.

Read the passage and choose the correct word for each blank: Children can benefit a lot by (32)____ out at home. Doing chores helps children learn skills they can use in their adult lives, like preparing meals, cleaning the house or doing the garden. Being involved in chores also (33)____ children experience of relationship skills like communicating clearly or working as a team. It also allows them to feel valued and competent. And sharing housework can also help families work better and (34)____ family stress. Then when children help out, chores get done quicker and parents have less to do. This frees up time for the family to do fun things together. As a result, family life is more pleasant when everyone shares the chores. It’s best to start by choosing chores (35)____ are suitable for children’s ages and abilities. Getting children into the (36)____ of doing housework can begin as young as the age of three, by asking them to put away their toys when they’ve done playing with them. Older children can help with setting the table, cleaning, cooking and so on. Teenagers can help with preparing or cooking dinner, babysitting their younger siblings or shopping for groceries. However, there are some children who are motivated to do chores (37)____ pocket money. It might not be a good idea. Instead of linking chores to pocket money, parents can praise children’s (38)____ behaviours and give them small rewards like choosing the TV programmes or having a special meal.

In the passage about children doing chores, choose the correct word for blank (33):

In the passage about children doing chores, choose the correct word for blank (34):

In the passage about children doing chores, choose the correct word for blank (35):

In the passage about children doing chores, choose the correct word for blank (36):

In the passage about children doing chores, choose the correct word for blank (37):

In the passage about children doing chores, choose the correct word for blank (38):

Put the parts A, B, C, D, E, F in the right order to make a dialog between John and Sarah. Lines: a. John: Did you see anything cool? b. John: I stayed home and watched some movies. c. John: Hi Sarah! How was your weekend? d. Sarah: Yes, a beautiful waterfall! e. Sarah: Hi, John! It was good. I went hiking with my family. What about you? f. Sarah: That sounds nice! Hiking was fun, but tiring.

Put the parts A, B, C, D, E, F in the right order to make a dialog between Alex and Emma. Lines: a. Alex: I clean my room and do the wash-up. b. Alex: Yeah, but I feel good to have a clean house! c. Alex: Hi, Emma! I do some chores. d. Emma: Hi, Alex! What do you often do at the weekend? e. Emma: That sounds boring. f. Emma: Oh, like what?

Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning using the given word in parentheses. Choose the correct option to complete the rewritten sentence: It’s unusual for Alex to come home late. (USUALLY) Alex ____.

Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning using the given word in parentheses. Choose the correct option: Tom liked reading comic books when he was young. (CRAZY)

Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning using the given word in parentheses. Choose the correct option: Tommy and his friends were having a barbecue in the garden. It started to rain. (WHILE)

Make a Wh- question without changing the meaning. Choose the correct option to ask about the reason: She feels exhausted this morning because she couldn’t sleep last night.

Make a Wh- question without changing the meaning. Choose the correct option to ask about the object: My mum is preparing lunch at the moment.

Make a Wh- question without changing the meaning. Choose the correct option to ask about the place: The performers were dancing together on the stage at that time.

Rewrite the question using the word given without changing its meaning. Choose the correct option: What was your hobby as a child? (like)

Rewrite the sentence using the word given without changing its meaning. Choose the correct option: I don’t understand why some people are crazy about operas. (INTO)

Complete the sentence based on the time information and the cue (performing): The clown performed from 7.00 to 7.30. I arrived at the circus at 7.40. When I arrived at the circus, the clown ______.

Write an email to your English friend (about 120–150 words) including: doing household chores (what chores you like/do not like; what you think about doing chores) and hobbies. Which topics must you include?

Listen to James talking about his daily routine and fill in the gap: James goes to school by ______ or on foot.

Listen to James talking about his daily routine and fill in the gap: On weekdays, James never has ______ at home.

Listen to James talking about his daily routine and fill in the gap: James doesn’t mind helping his mum with the ______.

Listen to James talking about his daily routine and fill in the gap: At the weekend, he has more ______.

Listen to James talking about his daily routine and fill in the gap: James is taking part in a gaming competition on the ______.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions: A. like B. city C. night D. knife

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions: A. basic B. cousin C. closing D. season

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions: A. simple B. explain C. express D. perhaps

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions: A. audience B. exhibition C. singer D. experience

Several shops ______ home robots these days.

Tom always ______ the ironing and ______ the rug at the weekend.

Matt’s going to the ______ to ______ for a red jacket.

Timmy hopes one day his robots can ______ him with the housework and go ______ space.

The audience ______ when the band appeared on stage.

Lisa kept her promise to ______ her aunt regularly after completing the final exam.

I felt embarrassed about how the ______ was.

People play different traditional musical instruments in ______ music festivals in Vietnam.

The singer had a bad cold, but she still gave an amazing ______.

The festival included a number of musical performances, as well as clowns and games to ______ the children.

Jisoo: “How ______ have you been abroad?” Rosie: “No often, only twice.”

Thousands of people attended the concert in a huge outdoor ______ last Sunday.

The Titanic ______ the Atlantic when it ______ an iceberg.

What ______ when I phoned yesterday?

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions: Lita and her friends is planning (A) to take part in (B) a robotics (C) competition this (D) July.

Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions: Dave and Luke have (A) a party for their (B) mum’s 40th birthday (C) in a restaurant (D) last weekend.

Put the parts a, b, c, d, e, f in the right order to make a meaningful letter: 0/ a. How are you getting on? Here are some of our family routines that you’ve asked me to share. b. Second, we spend Saturday evenings as a family. c. What do you think about my family? Please write back soon. d. We often watch a film, share snacks, and then exchange our opinions after the film. e. Third, on the second Sunday of the month, we visit our grandparents. f. First, my family always has breakfast together. Breakfast is a quick meal with just bread or noodles. Which order is correct?

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32: Most people believe that housework is boring, and that it is only the duty of wives and mothers. Some parents do not share the housework with their children because they want their kids to (28) ______ more time studying.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32: Studies show that doing basic chores like tidying a room is good for kids. Firstly, housework teaches children important life skills. (29) ______ the grocery shopping, mopping the floor and looking after other people are all basic skills for children.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32: Moreover, (30) ______ parents with the chores also teaches young people about responsibility.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32: They learn to understand that it’s important to keep their house tidy when they (31) ______ the furniture or vacuum the rug.

Read the passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 28 to 32: In short, doing chores teaches teenagers life skills and responsibility. If children understand the importance of housework, they can enjoy (32) ______ it every day.