The Big Challenge

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In this picture, we can see ……
  • four children
  • a man and a dog
  • two girls
  • a family
The woman has got ……
  • a red T-shirt
  • black hair
  • blonde hair
  • a green dress
What can you see in the picture?
  • food, a table, a window
  • a car, a chair, a table
  • a chair, a window, a ball
  • children, toys, food
Complete the word: T _ _S D A Y
  • U E
  • W O
  • O O
  • A U
thirteen + twelve =
  • 42
  • 25
  • 33
  • 15
…… is green and brown.
  • A tomato
  • The sky
  • A tree
  • A hamster
The opposite of “big” is “…..”.
  • happy
  • old
  • good
  • small
Complete this “family” of words: head, nose, foot, ……
  • boat
  • flower
  • mouth
  • banana
Who has got an e-bike?
  • David's father.
  • David.
  • David's mother.
  • David and his father
Mr Wilkins ……
  • has got an orange and black car
  • goes to work by e-bike every day
  • hasn't got a car
  • drives to work when the weather's bad
…… and Raj think e-bikes are dangerous.
  • Mrs Wilkins
  • Eva
  • David
  • Mr Wilkins
Find the true sentence.
  • David really likes his e-bike.
  • Eva likes e-bikes because they go very fast.
  • David would like an e-bike for his birthday.
  • Eva thinks e-bikes are bad for the environment.
We …… twelve years old.
  • is
  • am
  • are
  • have
Jack, …… the answer on the board, please!
  • write
  • stand
  • run
  • go
My sister is clever. She …… speak four languages.
  • do
  • can
  • want
  • has
…… you got a new bag?
  • Are
  • Do
  • Does
  • Have
On Saturday afternoons, Daisy …… tennis.
  • don't play
  • watch usually
  • sometimes goes
  • often plays
This is a picture of a teacher’s …… .
  • desk
  • garden
  • kitchen
  • window
The apple is ....... the cup.
  • next to
  • in
  • on
  • under
Choose a title for the picture.
  • Games in the playground
  • Lunch in the school canteen
  • A school classroom
  • School sports day
What do you find in a classroom? Choose the right list.
  • bears, rivers, a dictionary
  • knives, pens, a fridge
  • trains, scissors, tickets
  • books, pencils, rulers
The flag of the United Kingdom is ……
  • red, white and green
  • red, blue and yellow
  • blue, white and black
  • red, white and blue
If you take the train from London to Edinburgh, you are going ……
  • north
  • south
  • east
  • west
On 25th December, a lot of British families finish their lunch or dinner with Christmas ……, a traditional hot dessert.
  • soup
  • turkey
  • pudding
  • cracker
When English children are 11, they go to ……
  • university
  • secondary school
  • primary school
  • preschool
Sarah asks Emily, “How are you, Emily?” What can Emily answer?
  • “I'm upstairs.”
  • “Thirteen.”
  • “I'm Jane.”
  • “I'm fine, thanks.”
It is 7.30 on Thursday morning. It's time for Leo to get ready for school, but he is in bed! What can his mother say to him?
  • “Get up!”
  • “Come back!”
  • “Go away!”
  • “Get off!”
Harry's got a problem with his new toy robot. “It doesn't ……!” he says.
  • make
  • watch
  • work
  • like
A woman asks, “Where's the way out, please?” Where is she?
  • At home.
  • In the street.
  • In a museum.
  • In a taxi.
It's Kate's birthday. You give her a wonderful present. She says, “Thank you very much.” What can you say now?
  • "Don't worry."
  • "It doesn't matter."
  • "You're welcome."
  • "That's nice of you."
In a shop, a man is giving a customer some information: “There are three sizes, four colours and they're easy to wash.” What is he talking about?
  • Shirts.
  • Ice cream.
  • Phones.
  • Comic books.
“Way” rhymes with the letter “……”
  • G
  • J
  • E
  • Q
“……” doesn't rhyme with “they're”.
  • Where
  • Their
  • Pair
  • Dear
“InCREdble” = o O o o. “Conversation” = ……
  • O o o o
  • o O o o
  • o o O o
  • o o o O
Grayston Castle is ……
  • a village near London
  • an old castle
  • a shopping centre
  • a restaurant
…… the castle.
  • You can visit all the rooms in
  • You can't go inside
  • The playground isn't near
  • There is a café and a shop in
Young children like visiting Grayston Castle because ……
  • they can play with the animals in the castle
  • they can visit a zoo and play in the gardens
  • there is a very big zoo in the gardens
  • they can see dangerous animals at the zoo.
Find the true sentence.
  • Entrance to the playground is £5.
  • The castle café is open all day.
  • A boy and his parents must pay £15 to go inside the castle.
  • The castle is open 7 hours a day, six days a week.
You ……, don't you?
  • don't live in London
  • have got a big garden
  • are 12 years old
  • play football on Saturdays
Those jeans are nice. …… cost?
  • How is their
  • What does it
  • How much do they
  • Are they a big
There …… people in the office. They're all in the cafeteria.
  • is a lot of
  • aren't any
  • is no
  • haven't got many
Find the word that is not associated with the internet.
  • web
  • tail
  • dot
  • link
William …… his homework ……
  • is doing … in the evenings
  • usually does … after dinner
  • forgets to do … tonight
  • isn't doing … every evening
The "ea" in “..…” sounds the same as the vowel in “her”.
  • wearing
  • easy
  • early
  • ready
Big Ben is part of ……
  • the Houses of Parliament
  • the Tower of London
  • Buckingham Palace
  • St Paul's Cathedral

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In the photo, we can see …… .
  • a baby and his mother
  • a girl and a boy
  • four friends
  • two women
The girl has got …… .
  • long hair
  • short hair
  • a white T-shirt
  • a green shirt
The boy is playing …… .
  • football
  • the guitar
  • a computer game
  • a video
Chloe wants to eat a sandwich because she's very …… .
  • old
  • hungry
  • good
  • dirty
There is a table and four …… in our dining-room.
  • chairs
  • showers
  • gardens
  • cars
When you're on holiday in Italy, please …… me a postcard.
  • send
  • take
  • ring
  • put
Complete this “family” of words: sheep, snake, bird, …… .
  • flower
  • ham
  • horse
  • rice
It's very cold today, so …… a hat and coat.
  • go out
  • take off
  • turn on
  • put on
This email is to Jennifer. It is from her …… .
  • sister
  • aunt
  • mother
  • daughter
What do you know about Carole and Patrick?
  • They're going on holiday.
  • Carole is going to sell her car.
  • They're going to move to London.
  • Patrick's new job is in Manchester.
The problem for Carole and Patrick is that …… .
  • new furniture is too expensive
  • the new flat is too small for all their furniture
  • their furniture is too old
  • the sofa is too small
Find the true sentence.
  • No one wants to buy Carole and Patrick's furniture.
  • Jennifer bought her aunt's cupboards and bed.
  • Jennifer is going to buy the sofa.
  • Carole wants to give Jennifer a sofa.
I …… got a new bike.
  • am
  • have
  • are
  • has
Bob …… video games in the evening.
  • are playing
  • often plays
  • going to
  • like to play
Sally loves …… to music.
  • hear
  • dances
  • listening
  • sing
My brother is taller …… I am.
  • that
  • as
  • than
  • more
“Did Jack …… to school by bus today?” “No, he walked.”
  • come
  • came
  • ran
  • went
The people in this picture are …… a film.
  • watching
  • reading
  • sitting
  • leaving
We know the film is funny because some children are …… .
  • bored
  • asleep
  • laughing
  • crying
What can you say about the three children in front?
  • The girl on the right of the photo has got a cold drink in her hand.
  • The girls are both wearing red and black shirts.
  • The boy isn’t eating popcorn.
  • The boy is sitting opposite the two girls.
Find the list of words associated with cinemas.
  • ticket, audience, field
  • movie, exit, seat
  • curtain, farm, pay
  • poster, lights, castle
In Britain, you usually drink ..... with milk, or sometimes with lemon.
  • cereal
  • a milkshake
  • water
  • tea
Manchester and Liverpool are big cities in the north of …… .
  • Wales
  • Scotland
  • England
  • Ireland
The leader of the British government is the …… Minister.
  • First
  • Prime
  • President
  • Head
Ferries go across the …… Channel from Dover in south-east England to Calais in France. It's only 33 kilometres.
  • Atlantic
  • North Sea
  • Euro
  • English
Someone asks you, “What time is it?” What can you answer?
  • “Fifteen minutes.”
  • “It’s half past four.”
  • “It’s Wednesday.”
  • “Ten pounds fifty.”
Oliver is playing in a rugby match this afternoon. What can his dad say to him before the match?
  • “Congratulations!”
  • “Enjoy your meal.”
  • “Good luck!”
  • “Well done.”
Anne asked Bill a question. He answered, “Just a little, thanks.” What question did she ask?
  • “How old are you?”
  • “What's your sister like?”
  • “Would you like some more spaghetti?”
  • “Did you finish your homework?”
A boy drops an empty packet of crisps on the pavement. You see him and say, “You mustn't do that! ……”
  • Pick it up!
  • Put it down!
  • Take it out!
  • Don't fall over!
After an English test, a friend says to you, “I thought it was very difficult.” What can you answer?
  • So am I.
  • I did too.
  • I didn't think.
  • Yes, it wasn't too hard.
A woman says, “It's black, it fits well and it'll last a long time.” What's she talking about?
  • A scooter.
  • A washing machine.
  • A mobile phone.
  • A coat.
“Meal” rhymes with …… .
  • bill
  • feel
  • girl
  • sell
Find the list of words that rhyme.
  • foot, fruit, put
  • drum, come, some
  • say, grey, cry
  • white, wait, fight
“RevoLUtion” = o o O o. “Magnificent” = …… .
  • O o o o
  • o O o o
  • o o O o
  • o o o O
This morning, Jessica …… .
  • came to William's house
  • went to school
  • visited the science museum
  • worked in a restaurant
William …… .
  • usually goes to a pizza restaurant for lunch
  • always has pizza for lunch when his parents aren't there
  • doesn't often cook lunch when he's alone
  • never has pizza for lunch on Saturdays
William didn't …… .
  • cook any potatoes
  • cook the steak very well, so Jessica didn't like it
  • order a pizza today because Jessica doesn't like pizza
  • know that Jessica doesn't eat meat
Find the sentence that is FALSE.
  • William spilled tomato soup over Jessica.
  • Jessica left after the accident.
  • Jessica didn't eat lunch at William's house.
  • When the accident happened, Jessica said, “Oh no! Look at my clothes!”
We'll miss the train if we …… now!
  • don't leave home
  • will go to the station
  • aren't leaving home
  • won't run
I didn't get any cakes because the baker's …… cakes …… I got there.
  • had no … left when
  • only got … when
  • didn't have much … when
  • sold all the … after
Frank and Sally …… a picnic by the river when the rain started.
  • have got
  • were having
  • ate
  • are eating
The “au” in “caught” sounds like …… .
  • the “oo” in “food””
  • the “au” in “aunt”
  • the “oa” in “coat”
  • the “ou” in “bought”
"How many …… that computer …… ?" "Millions!"
  • did …… cost
  • spelling mistakes … found
  • children play … game
  • information did … give you
The opposite of “polite” is “……”.
  • kind
  • fresh
  • untidy
  • rude
The English flag (not the British flag!) is white with a red …… on it.
  • cross
  • lion
  • star
  • stripe

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The boy is in a ….. .
  • butcher’s
  • bookshop
  • building site
  • bakery
Behind the boy, there are two ….. .
  • passengers
  • customers
  • patients
  • cousins
Find the group of words that is associated with books.
  • page, sentence, novel
  • snow, author, print
  • paper, wave, word
  • belt, chapter, story
A …… is part of a computer
  • leaf
  • keyboard
  • bottle
  • scissors
If you're too hot, take ….. your jacket.
  • off
  • about
  • over
  • up
The drone flew ….. the houses and came down in the street.
  • our
  • over
  • often
  • open
Choose a name for this “family” of words: oven, pan, mix.
  • Cooking
  • Sports
  • Painting
  • Photography
Beyoncé has more than 100 million …… on social media.
  • hangers
  • followers
  • supporters
  • nephews
What did Ryan get for his birthday?
  • A smartphone.
  • A robot.
  • A computer.
  • Building blocks.
What can you say about Ryan and the M54 robot?
  • He put the pieces together without any help.
  • It wasn't hard to build the robot.
  • It took a long time to construct.
  • Ryan's grandfather put the pieces together for him.
We know that the M54 ….. .
  • is fun to operate
  • can't turn left or right
  • cost 20 pounds
  • can fly
Find the true sentence.
  • The M54 doesn't know when there is a wall in front of it.
  • With a special app, you can control the M54 with your smartphone.
  • Ryan has had the robot for a long time.
  • If you want to play with the M54, you need a smartphone.
Please don't come in the bathroom now! I …… a bath.
  • have
  • 've got
  • 'm having
  • take
…… like to go shopping this weekend?
  • Would you
  • Must you
  • Do you want
  • Am I
If you …… another cookie now, you won't want your dinner.
  • got
  • are finishing
  • will taste
  • eat
We …… in the car and drove to the airport.
  • have put some petrol
  • are all getting
  • put the luggage
  • must leave
Your girlfriend is very nice. How long …… her?
  • did you first meet
  • have you known
  • are you going out with
  • do you see
In this photo, all the people are wearing ….. .
  • shorts
  • sweaters
  • trousers
  • trainers
What did the instructor probably say a moment ago?
  • Put your right hand on your chest.
  • Raise your left hand as high as possible.
  • Touch your toes with one hand.
  • Stand still with your legs together.
People take gym classes because they think ..... is important.
  • fitting well
  • being on top
  • keeping fit
  • racing
Find the group of verbs associated with physical exercise.
  • stretch, hike, lift
  • bake, dance, climb
  • throw, jump, whisper
  • box, dive, scream
….. is an ingredient of the classic American cheeseburger.
  • Candy
  • Beef
  • Potato
  • Pork
…… is on the west coast of the USA.
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Miami
  • San Francisco
The British Prime Minister ….. .
  • works at the White House
  • is a Democrat
  • lives in Downing Street
  • is Queen Elizabeth II
The capital of New Zealand is ..... .
  • Christchurch
  • Wellington
  • Canberra
  • Vancouver
Your friend Tony loses his phone. You find it and give it to him. He says, “Thank you.” What can you say?
  • “You're welcome.”
  • “That was nice of you.”
  • “I’m not worried.”
  • “Well done.”
In a shop, you are paying for some sweets. They cost 45p but you only have a £10 note. What can the shop assistant say?
  • “Haven't you got the right money?”
  • “I'm sorry, that's too much.”
  • “I'm afraid you don't have enough.”
  • “That's the wrong price.”
Jenny is trying to find Peter’s house. She rings Peter. “It’s the only house with a green roof; ..... .” answers Peter.
  • you won't notice it
  • you can't miss it
  • you'll catch it easily
  • it'll fall on you
A woman says, “They're better now but they hurt a bit at first.” What is she talking about?
  • The flowers in her garden.
  • Some cakes that were difficult to make.
  • Her two children who are ill.
  • A new pair of shoes.
Pattie and her boyfriend aren't speaking to each other. Lisa asks Pattie why, but Pattie doesn't want to tell her. What can Pattie say?
  • “It's none of your business.”
  • “Look after yourself.”
  • “Please don't interrupt me.”
  • “You mustn't be quiet.”
A man says to a girl, “You aren't keeping time. You're a beat behind everybody else.” What is the situation?
  • Practising for a 100m race.
  • An orchestra rehearsal.
  • Arriving late for a lesson.
  • A watch that isn't working.
“Bought” rhymes with “…..”.
  • about
  • taught
  • allowed
  • but
The “u” in “business” has the same sound as ….. .
  • the “i” in “kick”
  • the “u” in “under”
  • the “ee” in “feet”
  • the “i” in “machine”
“ImPOssible” = o O o o. “Helicopter” = ….. .
  • O o o o
  • o O o o
  • o o O o
  • o o o O
The cheese festival takes place ..... .
  • every four years
  • in the street
  • all over Europe
  • next Saturday
What do you know for certain about Saturday's competition?
  • No British cheesemaker won a prize.
  • The winner was a blue cheese from Europe.
  • The best new cheese came from Britain.
  • A new cheese from Italy won first prize.
Mr Ryland ….. .
  • was born in Devonshire but doesn't live there now
  • has made cheese since he came to Devonshire a few years ago
  • lived in Devonshire even before he became a cheesemaker.
  • wasn't the first British cheesemaker to win the competition
Find the sentence that is NOT true.
  • Westbridge is a town in the county of Devonshire.
  • Mr Ryland thinks Europeans will want to buy his cheese.
  • Mr Ryland is going to spend his prize money on a beach holiday.
  • The cheese competition didn't show that British cheese is the best.
Ken's parents want ….. go to university when he leaves school.
  • for him to
  • that he goes
  • him to
  • that he will
I almost didn’t recognise you, Mia! ..... so much since I ..... you last.
  • You've grown … saw
  • I didn't see you … met
  • You changed … went to see
  • I've forgotten … have seen
“Tom must play Hamlet,” said the director. “I can’t think of ..... could do it better.”
  • someone left that
  • anyone else who
  • some other boy
  • no one I know who
“Bulb, “plug” and “switch” are all associated with ….. .
  • lamps
  • plants
  • a bath
  • trees
In which word do both syllables have the same vowel sound?
  • biscuit
  • tested
  • doctor
  • Japan
During the civil war, nothing ..... the government for the refugees.
  • didn't force
  • at all has organised for
  • was done by
  • useful has been arranged by
The American Civil War ended in ..... .
  • 1865
  • 1775
  • 1815
  • 1783

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In the photo, the girls are …… together.
  • calling
  • studying
  • walking
  • playing
One of the girls is annoyed because her friend ….. her phone.
  • has broken
  • is using
  • forgot
  • hasn’t got
The girl on the right of the photo is going to say: “……”
  • I’m very hungry.
  • Put your phone away.
  • This is so funny!
  • My phone doesn’t work.
The opposite of “wet” is ……
  • quiet
  • dry
  • sweet
  • soft
“Read page 9 of your book, then turn …… and do the exercises on page 10.”
  • over
  • down
  • off
  • on
Adam …… the exam easily with a score of 85%.
  • passed
  • earned
  • reached
  • ran
Complete the word: “night.....” (a very bad dream)
  • fright
  • mare
  • scare
  • fear
Find a title for this “family” of words: wrap, parcel, string, ……
  • Sending a gift
  • Making a pizza
  • Repairing a bike
  • Playing a card game
This is not just an article, it is also an advertisement for ….. .
  • a tablet
  • a smartwatch
  • a fashion website
  • a smartphone
According to the article, young people these days ….. .
  • all wear watches
  • use smartphones to tell the time
  • can’t afford watches
  • don’t know what time it is
The article says that the SmartTime Black is ….. than other smartwatches.
  • more powerful
  • cheaper
  • faster
  • less attractive
Find the sentence that does not correspond to information in the article.
  • Up to now, smartwatches have been very expensive.
  • If you buy a SmartTime Black now, it will cost less if you buy it online.
  • You can order a SmartTime Black on the Internet.
  • A smartwatch can do everything that a smartphone can.
Yesterday the lift wasn't working, so we …… the stairs.
  • must use
  • walked up
  • couldn't take
  • have decided to
…… your dog twice a day or more?
  • Are you walking
  • How often does
  • Do you feed
  • Who is playing with
I think the lion's ill. I put some meat in his enclosure this morning and he still …… it.
  • doesn't eat
  • is eating
  • hasn't eaten
  • didn't eat
Before the final yesterday, everyone thought the Italian would win but, in fact, he ….. by an Australian.
  • was beaten
  • has defeated
  • lost the race
  • was lost
I'm sure you'd like her if you ….. her as well as I do.
  • would know
  • can know
  • know
  • knew
The girls in the photo are ….. .
  • on holiday in the countryside
  • eating lunch in the forest
  • having a picnic at the beach
  • visiting a historic city centre
The girl in the middle …..
  • is giving a drink to her friend
  • is cooking lunch
  • is looking at the camera
  • is washing the dishes
What do you take with you when you go camping?
  • matches, torches, a stove
  • sleeping bags, pillows, a fridge
  • tents, backpacks, a sink
  • batteries, drums, a can opener
When you go camping, you have to put your tent up. But if you put someone up, this means you ….. .
  • make fun of them
  • give them a lot of respect
  • support them if they have problems
  • give them a place to sleep
Baked beans are white beans in …… sauce.
  • tomato
  • barbecue
  • meat
  • onion
In New York, ….. is the street where you can find 40 theatres.
  • Soho
  • Wall Street
  • Broadway
  • 42nd Street
….. was not an American President.
  • George Washington
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • Abraham Lincoln
  • John F. Kennedy
….. is always on a Thursday.
  • Boxing Day in the UK
  • Thanksgiving Day in the USA
  • Independence Day in the USA
  • Remembrance Day in the UK
On the phone, Diana is very angry with Jack. “I'm not going to talk to you any more,” she says. “Goodbye!” What can Jack say?
  • “Put the phone back!”
  • “Hold the line!”
  • “Don't leave the phone!”
  • “Don't hang up!”
A man is asking a woman, “What would you like to follow, madam?” What is his job?
  • A waiter.
  • A tour guide.
  • A shop assistant.
  • A hairdresser.
A woman tells you, “It costs £2 for 24 hours and the first 30 minutes are free.” What is she talking about?
  • Renting a bicycle in London.
  • Visiting a castle in Scotland.
  • Booking a hotel room.
  • Entering a marathon.
When people tell Ben not eat so much chocolate, he says, “I know I shouldn't but ….. . Chocolate is impossible to resist!”
  • I've given it up
  • I can't help it
  • I don't fancy it
  • I'm fed up with it
Bill says, “Carole often does the wrong thing, but I can't be angry with her because she means well.” What does Bill think of Carole?
  • She chooses her words carefully.
  • She has good intentions.
  • She is very intelligent.
  • She is good company.
A man says to a tourist, “What are you doing here? This is private land.” What can the tourist say?
  • “Excuse me, but nothing has been signed.”
  • “I had no idea you were expecting me.”
  • “I’m sorry, I wasn’t aware of that.”
  • “It doesn’t belong to me.”
Complete the list: fires, buyers, liars, ….. .
  • flowers
  • choirs
  • eyes
  • tries
The “au” in “Austria” sounds the same as ….. .
  • the “o” in “polite”
  • the “ou” in “shout”
  • the “o” in “politics”
  • the “ou” in “four”
“BiOlogy” = o O o o. “Development” = ….. .
  • O o o o
  • o O o o
  • o o O o
  • o o o O
This morning, Helena ….. .
  • took this photo
  • attended a conference
  • took part in a protest about climate change
  • demonstrated in a hotel
Helena used to think that ….. .
  • people weren't talking enough about climate change
  • climate change wasn't as serious as some people thought
  • taking part in a protest was only a dream
  • protesting about climate change wouldn't have any effect
Which sentence corresponds to what Helena might say?
  • “I didn't change my views until I read about global warming.”
  • “The Earth is going to die even if we do something now.”
  • “It's a good thing that politicians are doing more than just talk.”
  • “Climate change is our fault and everyone must take action.”
Find the list of words associated with the weather and climate change.
  • file, earthquake, fire
  • lightning, frame, hurricane
  • flood, melt, heatwave
  • storm, iceberg, basket
You're cold? I told you so. You ….. me and worn a coat.
  • wouldn't listen to
  • didn't take any advice from
  • should have listened to
  • ought to be like
As soon as I saw ……, I knew he would need help.
  • the man to fall off the ladder
  • the old man trying to push his car
  • hit the man crossing the road
  • the little boy tried to climb the tree
Six tourists have been taken hostage. Negotiators are trying ….. free.
  • to have them make
  • everything so they will
  • to get them set
  • for getting them made
“Are you sure someone's stolen your necklace?” said the detective. “…… you ….. you put it?”
  • Didn't … simply forget where did
  • What if … can't remember where have
  • Where did … go the last time
  • Couldn't … have forgotten where
Complete the proverb: “It’s no use crying over .....”.
  • spilt milk
  • broken eggs
  • burnt cakes
  • bad fish
In which year did Neil Armstrong walk on the Moon?
  • 1958
  • 1969
  • 1972
  • 1974
The stars on the American flag represent the number of ……
  • rebellious colonies in 1776
  • US states nowadays
  • US states in 1776
  • members of Congress in 1776