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# messages.answers_media Answers
1
In the photo, we can see ..... .
  • A friends in the street
  • B a family at the beach
  • C boys and girls at home
  • D children in a classroom
2
The little girl has got ..... .
  • A pink trousers
  • B a red shirt
  • C a yellow jumper
  • D white hair
3
What can you see in the photo?
  • A a tree, a cat, a boy
  • B a mother, birds, bread
  • C a dog, a grandmother, the sea
  • D the sky, a father, a car
4
Today is Monday, so tomorrow is ..... .
  • A Thursday
  • B Friday
  • C Tuesday
  • D Sunday
5
Twelve + eleven = ..... .
  • A 11
  • B 13
  • C 22
  • D 23
6
Complete the word: _ _ T U M N.
  • A O U
  • B A U
  • C A W
  • D O W
7
The opposite of “dry” is “.....”.
  • A cold
  • B wet
  • C strong
  • D thin
8
Find a name for this “family” of words: blackboard, teacher, English.
  • A Jobs
  • B Nationalities
  • C Furniture
  • D School
9
This is a letter from Jake to ..... .
  • A his friend Toby
  • B his parents
  • C his grandparents
  • D his brother in Cardiff
10
At Camp Silver Lake, Jake ..... .
  • A isn't happy
  • B stays inside a lot
  • C makes dinner with the other children
  • D hasn't got any friends
11
Every day, Jake ..... .
  • A gets up at 9 o'clock
  • B eats eggs and bacon for lunch
  • C does the washing up after dinner
  • D watches films in the evening
12
Find the sentence that isn't true.
  • A Camp Silver Lake is great for kids who like sports.
  • B Jake's favourite activity is sailing.
  • C In the letter, Jake asks his parents for some money.
  • D Children eat their lunches outside.
13
Ben and Emma ..... German.
  • A is
  • B are
  • C be
  • D am
14
..... your name at the top of the page.
  • A Write
  • B Open
  • C Take
  • D Make
15
My neighbour has ..... a cat. His name is Spot.
  • A him
  • B is
  • C have
  • D got
16
No, thanks. I ..... eat that cake. There are nuts in it.
  • A don't like
  • B not want
  • C 'm not
  • D can't
17
Do you ..... the bus to school?
  • A usually take
  • B ride often
  • C not go
  • D never has
18
In the photo, we can see a ..... in a room.
  • A desk
  • B bed
  • C sofa
  • D cupboard
19
The football is ..... the cup.
  • A above
  • B inside
  • C behind
  • D on top of
20
Find the true sentence.
  • A The headphones are on a shelf.
  • B The mouse is next to the keyboard.
  • C The water bottle is open.
  • D The time is nearly one o'clock.
21
What can you see in the photo?
  • A pencils, the floor, a computer
  • B pens, folders, a window
  • C a door, a skateboard, a chair
  • D a clock, glasses, a wall
22
The colours of the British flag are ..... .
  • A red, white and green
  • B red, white and blue
  • C blue and white
  • D white and red
23
Fish and ..... is a very popular British meal.
  • A tea
  • B beef
  • C beans
  • D chips
24
..... is not a British city.
  • A Belfast
  • B Manchester
  • C Chicago
  • D Edinburgh
25
..... lives at 10 Downing Street, London.
  • A Sherlock Holmes
  • B King Charles III
  • C Paddington Bear
  • D The British prime minister
26
Jim says to Alice, “How are you, Alice?” What can Alice say?
  • A “It's fine.”
  • B “Great, thanks!”
  • C “I'm eleven.”
  • D “In the kitchen.”
27
Alex says, “It’s small and light. It's made of metal, plastic and glass. I carry it in my pocket. I use it in Maths lessons.” What is it?
  • A His glasses.
  • B His calculator.
  • C His water bottle.
  • D His keys.
28
Poppy is ill. She phones her friend Mia and says, “Sorry, I can't come to your party tonight, I don't feel well.” What can Mia say?
  • A “Enjoy the party!”
  • B “Get well soon!”
  • C “Don't be late.”
  • D “Have a nice time.”
29
Jenny says to her mum, “Can you drive me to the swimming pool tomorrow?” What can her mum say?
  • A “Yes, you’re right.”
  • B “Sorry, you're busy.”
  • C “Of course. What time?”
  • D “Yes, you can.”
30
Paul’s dad asks him, “.....” He answers, “I’ll do my best but I’m not very good in the kitchen.”
  • A Can you pass me that fork?
  • B Could you come in here, please?
  • C Could you help me make lunch?
  • D What do you want for lunch?
31
Max asks a woman a question. She says, “Yes, we've got it. It's inthe sci-fi section. The author's name is R. Laing so look on the shelf labelled 'L'.” Where is Max?
  • A At the cinema.
  • B In a museum.
  • C In a computer games shop.
  • D In a library.
32
The number 6 rhymes with “.....”.
  • A kicks
  • B rich
  • C socks
  • D next
33
Find the pair of words that rhyme.
  • A eye, they
  • B snow, now
  • C wait, wet
  • D bird, word
34
“American” = o O o o. “Alligator” = ..... .
  • A O o o o
  • B o O o o
  • C o o O o
  • D o o o O
35
Who can be in the talent show?
  • A Students of Newport high school.
  • B Teachers at the school.
  • C Parents of school students.
  • D Anyone with a talent.
36
If you want to be in the talent show, you must first ..... .
  • A perform in Drama class
  • B go to the school hall on Thursday
  • C ask Mr Rogers or Mrs Oliver
  • D go to the show on Friday, the twenty-first of June
37
Find the true sentence.
  • A Everyone who comes on Thursday will be in the show.
  • B Only the worst students can be in the show.
  • C The winner in June will get a trophy.
  • D Two teachers decide who will be in the show.
38
Find the sentence that is not true.
  • A A rock band can't be in the show.
  • B A comedian can tell jokes for three minutes.
  • C A six-minute dance routine is too long.
  • D A magician and his rabbit can be in the show.
39
..... your cousin look ..... ?
  • A Who is ..... for
  • B Does ..... likes you
  • C How does ..... at
  • D What does ..... like
40
Those cakes cost £2 each but ..... are only £1.50.
  • A these ones
  • B this cookie
  • C that muffin
  • D all they
41
British children usually wear uniforms to school, .....?
  • A do they
  • B don't they
  • C aren't they
  • D isn't it
42
Find the pair of words that don't rhyme.
  • A worry/sorry
  • B tower/hour
  • C heart/art
  • D pear/bear
43
Find the word that is not an object you find in the bathroom.
  • A Soap.
  • B A swing.
  • C A towel.
  • D A sink.
44
My teacher .....four languages. She .....me Spanish this year.
  • A speaks ..... is teaching
  • B can speak ..... learns
  • C is knowing ..... teaches
  • D has got ..... gives lessons to
45
British children love Fireworks Night, or Guy Fawkes Night. It is celebrated on ..... .
  • A 5 November
  • B 31 October
  • C 26 December
  • D 1 May
# messages.answers_media Answers
1
In this photo, we can see ..... .
  • A four girls in a forest
  • B boys and girls outside
  • C a family at home
  • D some children in a library
2
We can see that the two girls ..... .
  • A are holding the ball
  • B have got long hair
  • C aren't wearing shorts
  • D are sad
3
Find a title for the photo.
  • A Playing football at school.
  • B Winter sport.
  • C Volleyball at the beach.
  • D A game of basketball.
4
There’s ..... on the mountain, so we can go skiing today.
  • A rain
  • B cold
  • C snow
  • D grass
5
Harry wants to eat his dinner because he’s very ..... .
  • A hungry
  • B thirsty
  • C clever
  • D funny
6
This pair of jeans ..... £40.
  • A lasts
  • B takes
  • C costs
  • D puts
7
Find a title for this “family” of words: nurse, ill, bandage.
  • A Health
  • B Jobs
  • C Travel
  • D Feelings
8
..... the light, it's time to sleep!
  • A Get up
  • B Start
  • C Take off
  • D Turn off
9
Martha is talking to Lucy, ..... .
  • A her school friend
  • B her aunt in Cornwall
  • C her History teacher
  • D her younger cousin
10
We know that Martha ..... .
  • A is on holiday with her family in London
  • B likes the scenery in Cornwall
  • C is away from home for two weeks
  • D enjoys the same music as her dad
11
Martha asks for Lucy's help because she ..... .
  • A left her phone at home
  • B forgot to give her homework to her teacher
  • C hasn't got her History homework with her
  • D needs to charge her phone
12
Find the true sentence.
  • A The train journey to Cornwall took six hours.
  • B Martha is going to do some school work on holiday.
  • C Lucy will print the assignment and send it by post.
  • D Alice and Martha are similar in age and interests.
13
My dad sometimes ..... in the morning.
  • A make breakfast
  • B walks to work
  • C is drinking coffee
  • D don't eat cereal
14
..... you ..... to the concert tonight?
  • A Are ..... going
  • B Can ..... see
  • C Do ..... want
  • D Do ..... come
15
How many cars ..... in the car park?
  • A is it
  • B have got
  • C are any
  • D are there
16
London is ..... than Liverpool.
  • A very far
  • B most expensive
  • C much bigger
  • D not as cold
17
“Where ..... yesterday, James?” “At home. I was ill.”
  • A were you
  • B are you
  • C did you
  • D you go
18
In the photo, the family is ..... a rollercoaster.
  • A riding
  • B running
  • C sitting
  • D flying
19
The dad looks ..... and the mum looks ......
  • A excited ..... funny
  • B happy ..... scared
  • C shocked ..... bored
  • D serious ..... angry
20
Find the true sentence.
  • A Everyone is wearing sunglasses.
  • B The mum is behind her son.
  • C The dad's hands are in the air.
  • D The boy is standing up.
21
Find the list of words associated with games and leisure.
  • A camping, jigsaw, a floor
  • B movies, a picnic, curtain
  • C a ruler, cards, a gym
  • D bowling, hiking, puzzles
22
A traditional English breakfast includes bacon, sausages and ..... .
  • A eggs
  • B fried fish
  • C pancakes
  • D cereal
23
The king's home in London is ..... .
  • A the Tower of London
  • B Buckingham Palace
  • C the White House
  • D the Houses of Parliament
24
In Britain, a “pound” is a unit of money or a measurement of ..... .
  • A height
  • B temperature
  • C liquid
  • D weight
25
What is the name of the sea between the south of England and the north of France?
  • A The Thames.
  • B The English Channel.
  • C The North Sea.
  • D The Tube.
26
You give your friend Sarah a gift. She likes it and says, “Thank you.” What can you say to her?
  • A “Fine, thank you.”
  • B “Pleased to meet you.”
  • C “You're welcome.”
  • D “Enjoy your trip.”
27
Kelly came first in the 100-metre race. Which of the following is it NOT appropriate to say?
  • A “Congratulations!”
  • B “Best wishes!”
  • C “Well done!”
  • D “You did it!”
28
On the street, a woman asks you for directions to the trainstation. What can you say to her?
  • A “There aren't any left.”
  • B “Go ahead, take one!”
  • C “It's up there on the right.”
  • D “It leaves in five minutes.”
29
Leo says “It’s big and white. It's made of metal and glass. You put things in it and they come out clean.” What is he describing?
  • A A washing machine.
  • B A tablet.
  • C An oven.
  • D A bath.
30
Jack and his friend Ethan are at school. Ethan says, “.....” and Jack says, “You can borrow mine.” What did Ethan say?
  • A I can lend you my pen.
  • B I forgot my keys!
  • C I left my calculator at home!
  • D Sorry, I didn't bring your dictionary.
31
Emma is talking. She says, “John and I went to an Indian restaurantlast night. He had a lamb curry and ..... .”
  • A neither did I
  • B he did as well
  • C so do I
  • D I did too
32
“High” rhymes with “.....”.
  • A day
  • B my
  • C he
  • D boy
33
Find the list of words that rhyme.
  • A son, phone, run
  • B said, red, dead
  • C way, grey, cry
  • D hear, pear, near
34
“Competition” = o o O o. “Avocado” = ..... .
  • A O o o o
  • B o O o o
  • C o o O o
  • D o o o O
35
At the weekend, Jake watched a film about ..... that solves crimes.
  • A a Hollywood thief
  • B an actor called Skip
  • C a puppy on a farm
  • D a police dog
36
From the text, we know that Skip ..... .
  • A and Frank are trying to find some missing dogs
  • B falls in love with a Hollywood star
  • C is helping her partner on an important case
  • D dreams of going back to the farm
37
In the film, ..... .
  • A Skip gets help from humans and dogs
  • B Candy saw the person who stole her jewellery
  • C someone is stealing famous people's pets
  • D Skip makes a new friend and catches the thief
38
Find the sentence that isn’t true.
  • A Dog Cop 2 is a comedy movie with some action scenes.
  • B Jake thinks that older teenagers will like Dog Cop 2 the most.
  • C The first Dog Cop film was very popular with audiences.
  • D Jake didn't like the first film as much as the second one.
39
You'll be sick if you ..... .
  • A eat all those sweets
  • B are drinking too much milkshake
  • C will eat that old chicken
  • D won't finish your vegetables
40
The children ..... when the teacher entered the classroom.
  • A laughing loudly
  • B made noise
  • C play games
  • D were talking
41
Oh no! I wanted tickets for the concert but ..... left. It's sold out.
  • A they are only
  • B there's no one
  • C there are none
  • D they aren't any
42
The first “e” in “receipt” sounds like ..... .
  • A the “e” in “tennis”
  • B the “ei” in “height”
  • C the “y” in “gym”
  • D the “i” in “sign”
43
I wanted to go to the park but Dad suggested ..... instead.
  • A to see a movie
  • B us to the beach
  • C to having a barbecue
  • D visiting the zoo
44
The flag of Wales has got a ..... on it.
  • A red dragon
  • B gold lion
  • C silver unicorn
  • D white rose
45
Find the British English version of this American English word: yard.
  • A queue
  • B pavement
  • C garden
  • D lorry
# messages.answers_media Answers
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In the photo, the three teenagers are ..... .
  • A camping in the woods
  • B playing a game
  • C inside a tent
  • D staying in a hotel
2
The boy on the right ..... .
  • A has got striped shorts
  • B is holding a guitar
  • C is cooking lunch
  • D is looking at the fire
3
What can you see in the photo?
  • A a fire, leaves, a blanket
  • B headphones, grass, a caravan
  • C T-shirts, smoke, sunglasses
  • D sausages, trees, suitcases
4
Take your shoes off when you come inside, they're very ..... .
  • A soft
  • B dark
  • C poor
  • D dirty
5
Don't let the dog jump ..... the gate and into the road.
  • A about
  • B over
  • C under
  • D open
6
Can I ..... your phone to call my dad? I left mine at home.
  • A bring
  • B lend
  • C borrow
  • D carry
7
Choose a name for this “family” of words: score, chess, cards.
  • A Games
  • B Sport
  • C Travel
  • D Birthdays
8
“This YouTube video is so funny! You have to see it!” “Can you ..... it with me? I'll watch it later.”
  • A link
  • B chat
  • C subscribe
  • D share
9
What do you know about Mr and Mrs Brown?
  • A They live opposite Maisie.
  • B They're on holiday for a week.
  • C They've got a pet cat.
  • D They're Maisie's parents.
10
What do you know about Maisie?
  • A She's 14 years old.
  • B Her cat isn't allowed outside.
  • C She's got a grey kitten.
  • D She likes cats and dogs.
11
Maisie thinks she will be a good pet sitter because ..... .
  • A she doesn't want to be bored or lonely during the summer
  • B she's already got the keys to the Browns' house
  • C she has experience of caring for other people's animals
  • D she cared for her grandmother when she was ill last year
12
Find the sentence that ISN'T true.
  • A Maisie might be away at the same time as the Browns.
  • B Maisie offers to visit the cats twice a day.
  • C If anything goes wrong, Mr and Mrs Jones will help their daughter.
  • D Maisie could earn £35 for the week's work.
13
I ..... a wonderful time on holiday. I don't want to go home!
  • A 've got
  • B have
  • C 'm having
  • D get
14
Joe ..... usually arrive at work before 9 am but today he ..... in early.
  • A doesn't ..... 's coming
  • B is ..... is travelling
  • C never ..... comes
  • D does ..... goes
15
If you ..... all your pocket money today, you won't have any left for the rest of the week.
  • A are spending
  • B don't spend
  • C will spend
  • D spend
16
..... much milk left when you finished breakfast this morning?
  • A How
  • B There were
  • C Was there
  • D Did you leave
17
My grandparents ..... in 1975 and ..... together ever since.
  • A met ..... have been
  • B met ..... were
  • C have met ..... are
  • D did meet ..... being
18
In this photo, the customer seems ..... .
  • A nervous
  • B lost
  • C unhappy
  • D pleased
19
The customer is probably saying “.....”
  • A This isn't what I asked for!
  • B It's exactly the colour I wanted.
  • C My hair looks amazing!
  • D You should get a tip!
20
The hairdresser is definitely NOT saying “.....”
  • A I can fix it, don't worry.
  • B The bottle label said 'blonde'.
  • C I'm so glad you like it.
  • D I don't know what went wrong!
21
Find the group of words associated with personal appearance.
  • A wavy, roof, slim
  • B brush, wild, skin
  • C handsome, beard, curly
  • D pack, straight, bald
22
On the 4th of July, Americans celebrate ..... .
  • A Thanksgiving
  • B Labor Day
  • C Halloween
  • D Independence Day
23
Which of these cities is not in Canada?
  • A Ottawa.
  • B Seattle.
  • C Montreal.
  • D Vancouver.
24
In the UK, Stonehenge is ..... .
  • A the highest mountain in Wales
  • B a royal castle in Scotland
  • C an ancient Roman wall
  • D a prehistoric monument
25
The year 1066 is very important in British history. It is when the English army was defeated by the ..... at the Battle of Hastings.
  • A Normans
  • B Scots
  • C Vikings
  • D Spanish
26
Your best friend introduces you to his cousin, Paul. What can you say to Paul?
  • A “You're welcome, Paul.”
  • B “Nice to meet you, Paul.”
  • C “This is Paul.”
  • D “Good to see you again!”
27
You are buying some sweets in a shop. They cost £1.50 and you pay with a £2 coin. The cashier gives you some money and says “.....”
  • A This is mine.
  • B Here's your change.
  • C I've got too much.
  • D There's some left.
28
A man says “They're on all the floors of our house except in the bathroom and kitchen. They're soft to walk on.” What is he talking about?
  • A Carpets.
  • B Curtains.
  • C Blankets.
  • D Wood.
29
Jake is seeing his girlfriend for the first time since she returnedfrom holiday. What can he say to her?
  • A “I missed you.”
  • B “You can't miss it.”
  • C “I didn't notice you.”
  • D “You missed me!”
30
In a café, you see a boy you don’t know take your jacket off achair. What can you say to him?
  • A “Leave him alone!”
  • B “Put off my jacket!”
  • C “Hey! Buy your own!”
  • D “That’s mine!”
31
Sally's neighbour needs some help. She says to Sally “Could you..... ? Would you water my plants next week while I'm away?”
  • A provide a service
  • B do me a favour
  • C help yourself
  • D make me an offer
32
“Said” rhymes with “.....”.
  • A paid
  • B lied
  • C played
  • D red
33
The “ea” in “heard” has the same sound as the “ea” in ..... .
  • A heart
  • B learn
  • C wear
  • D health
34
“Calculator” = O o o o. “Secretary” = ..... .
  • A O o o o
  • B o O o o
  • C o o O o
  • D o o o O
35
According to the text, Shakespeare's Globe ......
  • A is where Shakespeare works
  • B is a theatre next to a river
  • C is a famous play
  • D was built in 1644
36
Find the true sentence.
  • A The new theatre was built on the same location as the old one.
  • B The first Globe was burned down in 1997 and replaced by the new one.
  • C William Shakespeare wrote plays but didn't act in them.
  • D Some well-known plays were seen for the first time at the old Globe.
37
What is unusual about seeing a play at The Globe?
  • A During the day, the only light comes from candles.
  • B If it rains, performances will be cancelled.
  • C The majority of the audience watch plays standing up.
  • D You have to dress like people did in Shakespeare's time.
38
Find the sentence that ISN'T true.
  • A A couple would pay £50 for tickets in the seated area.
  • B If you saw Romeo and Juliet today, Juliet would be played by a boy.
  • C You may get cold and wet while watching a play.
  • D You won't hear electric guitars or keyboards at the Globe.
39
Mmm, that was the ..... ice cream that I .... eaten.
  • A best ..... 've never
  • B nicest ..... have ever
  • C more delicious ..... have yet
  • D most ..... already
40
The house ..... is on top of a hill.
  • A where do you live
  • B which we bought
  • C that likes John
  • D who is white
41
The police officer asked ..... saw the accident.
  • A if we did
  • B to him if he
  • C me if I
  • D that they
42
Which pair of words don't sound the same?
  • A aloud/allowed
  • B ice/eyes
  • C past/passed
  • D wear/where
43
I'm very busy at the moment. Could you tell ..... I'll call him later?
  • A to Mr Jones that
  • B for him that
  • C my husband
  • D that the client
44
Complete the "family" of words: pool, puddle, canal, ......
  • A pond
  • B snooker
  • C sand
  • D canoe
45
Which is the smallest state in the USA?
  • A Hawaii.
  • B Connecticut.
  • C Wyoming.
  • D Rhode Island.
# messages.answers_media Answers
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In the photo, the young woman in the middle ..... .
  • A is talking to the girl next to her
  • B is eating popcorn
  • C has got a drink in her hand
  • D isn't watching the film
2
The other people are annoyed because ..... .
  • A they want to know what the girl has said
  • B they aren’t able to enjoy the movie
  • C the film hasn’t started yet
  • D they haven’t got their mobile phones
3
The girl on the right is saying “.....”
  • A Stop saying that!
  • B Turn that off!
  • C Please speak louder!
  • D Don't tell her.
4
She likes to share things with her friends. She’s very ..... .
  • A generous
  • B cheerful
  • C mean
  • D lucky
5
I sometimes take my ..... to school. I like getting online and studying in the library.
  • A keyboard
  • B laptop
  • C calculator
  • D table
6
“It's 7 o'clock. Is your sister ...... ?” “Yes, she's getting dressed.”
  • A awful
  • B away
  • C awake
  • D above
7
If you drink all the milk now, we’ll ..... out and we won’t have any for breakfast in the morning.
  • A check
  • B leave
  • C run
  • D put
8
Complete this ‘family’ of words: tights, suit, earring, ..... .
  • A drum
  • B board
  • C toast
  • D belt
9
Sophia Dixon ..... .
  • A is a journalist who writes for this magazine
  • B works in the tech industry
  • C studies computer games
  • D is someone who reads this magazine
10
How did Sophia get her game console?
  • A She bought it with her own money.
  • B She won it in a competition.
  • C Her parents bought it for her.
  • D A friend gave it to her.
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Sophia was a little unhappy because ..... .
  • A there were fewer games for the new console than she thought
  • B some games that she used to play don’t work with the new console
  • C the chat function didn’t work well on the new console
  • D some games were a bit boring despite being very expensive
12
Find the sentence that matches the information in the text.
  • A You can send video game reviews directly to the magazine.
  • B Other companies make game consoles of similar quality.
  • C Some stores sell cheap GameHub 3 games.
  • D Sophie wasn't keen on the new chat feature.
13
Pablo Picasso was a Spanish artist ..... paintings are known all over the world.
  • A who
  • B whose
  • C that
  • D which
14
My brother is ..... me at tennis.
  • A not good enough
  • B no good
  • C not too good
  • D not as good as
15
..... to the new shopping centre in town yet?
  • A Did you visit
  • B Will you go
  • C Have you been
  • D Are you seeing
16
I'd spend more time outdoors if the weather ..... !
  • A would be better
  • B will improve
  • C wasn't so bad
  • D gets nicer
17
The temple ..... by the Romans in the first century AD.
  • A was built
  • B which built
  • C would build
  • D was building
18
Look at the photo. The father looks ..... his daughter’s work.
  • A confused about
  • B embarrassed by
  • C proud of
  • D angry with
19
Find the true sentence about the photo.
  • A The daughter is concentrating on what she is doing.
  • B The father is showing his daughter how to draw a house.
  • C The daughter looks like she would rather be doing something else.
  • D The father is not doing any of the work.
20
The father is probably saying “..... the good work!”
  • A Keep up
  • B Get up
  • C Hang on
  • D Give up
21
Find the list of words associated with decorating or homes.
  • A pillow, ladder, carpet
  • B paint, wall, ice
  • C brush, golf, bucket
  • D leg, drawer, heating
22
In which Australian city will you find a famous opera house?
  • A Melbourne.
  • B Sydney.
  • C Perth.
  • D Canberra.
23
..... is made up of two main parts: North Island and South Island.
  • A New Zealand
  • B Great Britain
  • C The Republic of Ireland
  • D South Africa
24
In the United States, ..... is on the fourth Thursday in ..... .
  • A Halloween ..... October
  • B Independence Day ..... July
  • C Thanksgiving ..... November
  • D Easter ..... April
25
One third of the buildings in London were destroyed in 1666 by ..... .
  • A the Blitz
  • B the English Civil War
  • C the Great Plague of London
  • D the Great Fire of London
26
It’s Paul’s grandma’s birthday. He gives her some flowers as a gift. She’s surprised and happy. What can she say?
  • A “Happy Birthday!”
  • B “You shouldn’t have!”
  • C “They’re my favourite flavour!”
  • D “The same thing again?”
27
James has missed the bus home and calls his mum. His mum says “..... I’ll come and pick you up.”
  • A Never mind.
  • B Have you lost your mind?
  • C You don’t mind.
  • D Make up your mind.
28
A salesperson says “It's quiet, light and powerful. The cord is 5 metres long and it's great for picking up pet hair.” What is he talking about?
  • A A hairdryer.
  • B A vacuum cleaner.
  • C An electric razor.
  • D A lawnmower.
29
Ben has romantic feelings for a girl called Lucy. He wants to tell her how he feels. What can he say to her?
  • A “I've got a crush on you.”
  • B “I think you're creepy.”
  • C “Will you go away from me?”
  • D “I'm into it.”
30
Rose is talking about her friend Gemma. Rose says, “Gemma's nextdoor neighbours are so noisy! I don't know how she ..... them.”
  • A puts up with
  • B gets over
  • C looks after
  • D calms down
31
Mark and his friend Jason are talking. After Jason says something, Mark says “You can say that again.” What does Mark mean?
  • A Mark wants Jason to repeat himself.
  • B Mark strongly agrees with what Jason said.
  • C Mark doesn't believe Jason.
  • D Mark wants other people to hear what Jason said.
32
Find the word that rhymes with “lose”.
  • A close
  • B mouse
  • C news
  • D chose
33
Find the pair of words that don’t rhyme.
  • A tale, tail
  • B hour, power
  • C enough, cough
  • D war, wore
34
“Education” = o o O o. “Responsible” = ..... .
  • A O o o o
  • B o O o o
  • C o o O o
  • D o o o O
35
We know that Louis ..... .
  • A spent the weekend at a festival
  • B had a new experience yesterday
  • C slept in a tent on Saturday
  • D and his friends went camping
36
Louis says that ..... .
  • A Calista Miles was his favourite performer of the festival
  • B Calista Miles was entertaining but had a weak voice
  • C he didn't expect to enjoy Calista Miles and he was right
  • D he sang a song that he doesn't usually like
37
Find the true sentence.
  • A A rapper who performed on Saturday has got a new fan.
  • B The only bad thing about Tuned In Festival was the cost of the food.
  • C Louis downloaded 'My Heart and You' this morning.
  • D Louis had to wait a long time to charge his phone.
38
Find the sentence that is NOT true.
  • A Despite a couple of issues, Louis is already planning his next visit.
  • B When Louis is older, his parents will let him camp at the festival.
  • C Louis didn't have his own mobile phone charger with him.
  • D The toilets were clean until the end of the day.
39
We know that the information ..... by someone in the company but we don't know whom.
  • A is giving
  • B didn't arrive
  • C was leaked
  • D escaped
40
When I moved to Spain from the UK, I wasn’t able ..... the hot weather so ended ..... moving back to the UK.
  • A to use ..... it
  • B to be used to ..... to
  • C used to ..... for
  • D to get used to ..... up
41
The woman saw ..... and reported it to the police.
  • A a man grabbing a handbag
  • B him to put the cash in a bag
  • C the thief has stolen money
  • D the burglar broke the window
42
“To let the ..... out of the bag” means to reveal a secret.
  • A cat
  • B snake
  • C rat
  • D spider
43
Complete the word: “It was nice to finally read some up..... news after all the depressing stories we've had recently.”
  • A turning
  • B rising
  • C taking
  • D lifting
44
The woman ..... gave a million dollars to charity.
  • A who are really rich
  • B , which was very wealthy,
  • C asked the celebrities to
  • D that won the lottery
45
Black pudding and hash browns are sometimes served with ..... .
  • A an English breakfast
  • B Christmas dinner in Britain
  • C Thanksgiving dinner in the US
  • D afternoon tea in England
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In the photo, a girl and her dad ..... .
  • A have burnt some cakes
  • B are burning the kitchen
  • C look pleased with their baking
  • D made the kitchen foggy
2
The girl is probably saying “.....”
  • A They should bake for 20 minutes, not 10!
  • B Oh no, they're all black!
  • C Quick, put them back in!
  • D Yum! They smell delicious.
3
Find the list of words associated with cakes and baking.
  • A oven, recipe, bowl
  • B muffin, wheel, icing
  • C shells, flour, mix
  • D scales, ingredients, fence
4
Billy is so ..... ! He never does any work and sleeps all the time.
  • A dull
  • B rude
  • C guilty
  • D lazy
5
I spent an hour tidying my room ..... it still looked a mess at the end.
  • A however
  • B instead
  • C in spite
  • D therefore
6
Google and Bing are types of search ....., used to find what you're looking for on the internet.
  • A agents
  • B machines
  • C motors
  • D engines
7
Emma hasn't got any brothers or sisters: she's ..... .
  • A unusual
  • B an only child
  • C single
  • D a twin
8
This is Ava. She was born in Ireland but was ..... up in the States.
  • A grown
  • B brought
  • C raised
  • D lived
9
This article is about ..... .
  • A someone who was rescued from a deserted island
  • B an explorer who has discovered an unknown island
  • C birds on an island off the British coast
  • D a job available for a person to observe wildlife
10
Gough Island is ..... .
  • A about 2,400 kilometres away from London
  • B accessible by air but only once a year
  • C a temporary home to a small group of scientists
  • D very small and polluted
11
One negative thing about life on the island is ..... .
  • A that you have to grow and catch your own food
  • B you are cut off from all contact with the outside world for a year
  • C the hot, humid climate during the short rainy season
  • D that no fresh fruit or vegetables are available
12
Find the sentence that matches the information in the text.
  • A In total, seven people live on the island.
  • B The scientists are there to stop the birds from damaging the island.
  • C The things the scientists need to live on come once a year by boat.
  • D The seabird research is for a South African university.
13
Jacob's birthday party is meant to be a surprise! You ..... say anything about it to him when you see him.
  • A don't have to
  • B mustn't
  • C aren't
  • D need to
14
Could you call me when the delivery man ..... here, please?
  • A will be
  • B was
  • C gets
  • D is arriving
15
If you ..... to work instead of driving, you would save so much money.
  • A are walking
  • B get the tram
  • C would take the bus
  • D cycled
16
“What a noise!” “Yes, our neighbour ..... all morning. I hope he finishes soon.”
  • A is fixing his motorbike
  • B has done DIY
  • C plays the drums
  • D has been cutting the grass
17
I know I ..... the last cookie without asking you first but I was hungry!
  • A shouldn't have eaten
  • B had eaten
  • C ought to have eaten
  • D couldn't have eaten
18
The male and female actors in the middle are playing ..... .
  • A detectives
  • B lawyers
  • C criminals
  • D victims
19
Find the true sentence about the photo.
  • A The murderer is lying on the ground.
  • B The police officers have just solved a case.
  • C The crime scene is in daylight.
  • D The body has been covered up.
20
The man on the left is probably saying “....” to the photographer.
  • A Don't miss me out.
  • B Make sure you get everything.
  • C Leave out the important bits.
  • D Take one of us next.
21
Find the list of words associated with the crime and crime fiction.
  • A witness, clue, investigate
  • B motive, suspect, cattle
  • C arrest, fox, evidence
  • D gadget, mystery, alibi
22
A popular topping for a hot dog in the USA is ..... and ketchup.
  • A peanut butter
  • B bacon
  • C mustard
  • D cream cheese
23
In the 18th and 19th centuries, 162,000 British and Irish ..... were sent to live in Australia.
  • A prisoners
  • B children
  • C missionaries
  • D slaves
24
Rosa Parks is an important figure in the 1960s ..... movement.
  • A civil rights
  • B women's liberation
  • C counterculture
  • D anti-Vietnam war
25
The five boroughs of New York City are Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, The Bronx and ..... .
  • A Harlem
  • B New Jersey
  • C Houston
  • D Brooklyn
26
Which expression cannot be used to apologise in English?
  • A “I'm sorry.”
  • B “Oops, my bad!”
  • C “I beg your pardon.”
  • D “Get well soon.”
27
Mr Stein says “Oh no, it's out of order.” What does he mean?
  • A His online shopping is lost.
  • B A vending machine isn't working.
  • C Someone was rude to him.
  • D His son's bedroom is untidy.
28
Ryan and Ellie are talking. Ryan says “Aiden is in town next week. It'd be great to see him again.” Ellie agrees. What can she say?
  • A “We should all get together.”
  • B “Cool! Ask him to drop out.”
  • C “Let's try to get along.”
  • D “We could all hang up.”
29
Which activity is the speaker describing? “It's dangerous to do it alone. I go with a guide who knows the area. It's very dark so you need a torch; mine is on my hard hat. Don't try this if you're afraid of tight spaces!”
  • A Scuba diving.
  • B Cave exploration.
  • C Mountaineering.
  • D Sky diving.
30
Lily is appearing onstage tonight in her school play. Before she leaves the house, her dad says to her “.....”
  • A Hit the sack!
  • B Spill the beans!
  • C Don't beat around the bush!
  • D Break a leg!
31
Connor has been visiting his grandad. Connor's friend asks him how he is. “He's as right as rain,” says Connor. He means that ..... .
  • A his grandad has some old fashioned ideas and opinions
  • B he is generally well and healthy
  • C his grandad is suffering from a cold
  • D he is starting to become forgetful
32
Find the pair of words that DOESN'T rhyme.
  • A floor/four
  • B blood/mud
  • C boot/fruit
  • D hood/crowd
33
The second syllable of “engine” rhymes with “.....”.
  • A sin
  • B sign
  • C sing
  • D seen
34
“Interesting” = O o o o. “Creativity” = ..... .
  • A O o o o o
  • B o O o o o
  • C o o O o o
  • D o o o O o
35
In the story, the two boys ..... .
  • A are in the woods at night
  • B are searching for a missing family
  • C are looking for a way out
  • D expected to be swimming by now
36
We know that Joel ..... .
  • A intentionally threw the map away
  • B lied about knowing the way
  • C suggested that they go swimming
  • D wanted them to get lost
37
What do we know for certain about Durham Woods?
  • A They have a sinister reputation so no one ever goes inside.
  • B A local legend says that a supernatural force is present there.
  • C A family and all their belongings disappeared from the woods.
  • D Joel never believed the witch stories when he was growing up.
38
Find the sentence that is NOT true.
  • A Joel went along with Ted's plans despite his own fears.
  • B When Joel tells Ted about the witch he doubts it is true.
  • C The boys are surprised by an animal noise.
  • D If Ted had lived there longer, he would've already known about the witch.
39
By the time I ..... school, my parents ..... retired for about a year.
  • A have left ..... will have been
  • B have been at ..... will be
  • C leave ..... are going to be
  • D graduated from ..... have been
40
Which phrase can't complete the sentence: “Alex ..... his own way at home and at school. I wonder how he'll cope in his first job?”
  • A gets used to having
  • B has been used to getting
  • C is used to having
  • D always used to get
41
Excuse me, could you tell me ..... , please?
  • A where is the station
  • B is the shop open
  • C if the train will arrive
  • D what time it is
42
The following verbs all describe ways of eating food. Complete the list: chew, chomp, crunch, ..... .
  • A squash
  • B crack
  • C nibble
  • D crush
43
Complete the idiom “to know something like the ..... .”
  • A back of your hand
  • B hair on your head
  • C inside of your pocket
  • D inside of your hat
44
Which words CANNOT complete this sentence: “The ..... set ..... .”
  • A teacher ..... homework for Monday
  • B train ..... was very expensive
  • C movie was ..... in the Wild West
  • D sun ..... later in June than May
45
The final line of the American national anthem is “Over the land of the free and the home of the ..... .”
  • A strong
  • B brave
  • C pure
  • D noble

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