Test Extra Resources Key To Bachillerato 1 16z4o

Diagnostic test Grammar

6 Complete the sentences using the comparative or superlative forms of the adjectives in bold. (3 marks)

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1 Complete the conversation with the appropriate forms of the verbs in bold. Use suitable past, present and future tenses. (4 marks) Sue Hi, Jim. Where (1) ________ you ________? (go) Jim Hi, Sue. I’m on my way to the youth centre. (2) ________ you ever ________? (go) Sue Yes, I (3) ____________ a film there last week. I can’t go tonight though. (watch) Jim OK, well, have a nice evening and I (4) __________ you at school tomorrow. (see) Sue OK, bye! 2 Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the box. (4 marks) break catch drink ride 1 Horse riding is quite scary if you’ve never __________ a horse before. 2 I __________ my glasses yesterday, so I can’t see anything today! 3 Paul __________ a cold last week and he’s still not feeling well. 4 Sorry, I’ve __________ all the fruit juice. 3 Complete the mini-dialogues with one appropriate word each. (3 marks) 1 A __________ many times have you been to Barcelona? B I've been five or six times. 2 A __________ are you going to the shop? B To buy some bread. 3 A Have you got any video games? B No, I __________ . 4 Complete the sentences with appropriate pronouns. (3 marks) 1 My sister uses my pens, but she won’t let me use ______________ . 2 I’m with Paul. I’m taking ______________ to the doctor’s. 3 If you don’t behave ______________, you’ll both be in trouble! 5 Complete the sentences with a, an, the or – . (3 marks) 1 Janet is ______ old friend of mine. 2 My favourite month is ______ June. 3 Jennifer plays ______ piano very well.

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1 That was ________________________ film I’ve ever seen! (long) 2 He chose ________________________ dish on the menu. (expensive) 3 I’m ________________________ at Maths than French. (good)

Vocabulary

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1 Complete the sentences with one appropriate word each. (5 marks) 1 I need to go to the d________ because my teeth are hurting. 2 He’s j________ of his sister because she won tickets to see his favourite band. 3 I’ve got to l________ a lot of vocabulary before the test next week. 4 It’s better to wear t________ instead of a skirt if you go cycling. 5 Mum is in the k________ at the moment. She’s making lunch. 2 Complete the definitions. (5 marks) 1 h______________: someone who cuts your hair 2 o______________: a vegetable that makes your eyes hurt when you cut it 3 i______________: say something when someone else is already talking 4 r______________: the opposite of ‘polite’ 5 c______________: decide which of something you want or like 3 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are three words you don’t need. (5 marks) about at from in on out over through 1 They’re going ____________ holiday next week. 2 Why don’t you ask ____________ lessons at the sports centre? 3 The children were ____________ school when the accident happened. 4 Rebecca is doing a degree ____________ history at the moment. 5 We were two kilometres ____________ home when it started to rain.

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Diagnostic test 4 Complete the sentences with words formed from the words in bold. (5 marks) 1 We felt very ____________ after our summer holiday. (relax) 2 Doctors’ ____________ is sometimes so bad that you can’t read it. (write) 3 It’s important to get a good ___________________ if you want a well-paid career. (educate) 4 They built their house from wood and other ____________ materials. (nature) 5 You must always be ____________ when you’re crossing the road. (care)

1 Answer the questions according to the information in the text. Use your own words and full sentences. (8 marks) 1 What do some experts currently believe ing mobile phones on planes? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 2 What will be the disadvantage for engers who want to send text messages or use the internet during flights? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

Reading

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3 How might new technology make internet services on planes better?

Wi-fi in the sky A

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Travelling by plane has generally been one of the rare

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times when we can’t use our mobile phones or other devices to keep in touch with our friends and family. Airlines haven’t allowed

4 Why are some engers happy with the rules at the moment?

us to use our phones, computers and MP3 players during flights in

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case they affected the plane’s communication systems and

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caused danger. But that could be about to change. B

The original rules ing electronic devices during

flights were made in 1966. Now, some experts believe the risk of interference with planes’ communication systems is extremely small or doesn’t exist at all. Some airlines already allow people to use phones and wi-fi internet above a certain height, but not during take-off or landing. This rule will probably be kept because these are the most dangerous parts of a flight, and any

1 The rules ing electronic devices on flights were first written 20 years ago. _____________________________________________ 2 It is already possible to send text messages during some flights. _____________________________________________

interference at these times could be disastrous. C

2 Mark the sentences T (true), F (false) or DS (doesn’t say). Correct any sentences which are false. (8 marks)

However, once we’re high up in the sky, it will become

more common to be able to send text messages or use the internet. This is partly because airlines can make a lot of money from charging customers for the service. Today, only a few planes do this. Also, the internet can sometimes be very slow, but new technology may be able to make it faster. Some engers are desperate to ‘keep in touch’ at all times, but others love the opportunity to switch everything off and just relax for a few

3 Rules for airlines are different in different parts of the world. _____________________________________________ 4 The author prefers to switch his / her phone off during flights. _____________________________________________ 3 Find words in the text which match the definitions. (4 marks) 1 not happening often (paragraph A) ________________ 2 very (paragraph B) ________________ 3 wanting very much (paragraph C) ________________ 4 chance (paragraph C) ________________

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Diagnostic test Writing

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4 What does Jane say about the activity instructors on the trip?

Write a composition of 100–150 words, answering the question ‘How and when do you like to relax?’

Listening

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 5.2 Listen to the interview with Jane Briggs and

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choose the correct answers. (10 marks) 1 What did Jane think about the countryside week? A It was terrible. B It was great. C It was worse than she expected. D It was exactly as she expected. 2 Before the trip, what was Jane most worried about? A Being away from home. B The weather would be bad. C She would be afraid to do the activities. D She wouldn’t like the staff. 3 What did Jane most like about the trip? A the outdoor sports B learning about the local wildlife C spending time with her friends D making new friends 4 What does Jane say about her school teachers while they were on the trip? A They behaved the same as they do at school. B Her relationship with them was much better than usual. C They never felt tired on the trip. D They made the students feel safe. 5 What didn’t Jane like on the trip? A the weather and going home B the food and going home C the weather and the accommodation D the accommodation and the food

Speaking

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Describe the photo using questions 1–5.

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What are these people doing? Where sort of place are they in? How do you think they are feeling? What do you think are the advantages of this kind of activity? 5 Have you ever done this activity, or would you like to?

2 Listen again and answer the questions. Use your own words and full sentences. (10 marks) 1 Who went on the trip that Jane describes? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 2 What was the weather like on the trip? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________ 3 What activities did Jane enjoy? _____________________________________________ _____________________________________________

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