Cambridge Flyers 2020 Test 31 - Reading & Writing

Look and read. Choose the correct words from the box.

Example: Doctors take this special picture so they can see the inside of people's bodies. an x-ray

This woman's husband is usually a king.

You can use this to make your hair look nicer and tidier.

This is where people put their food so it can stay cold and good to eat.

This person works in an office and tells other people what to do.

This person's job is to fix cars, change tyres and repair engines.

A woman wears this on her finger to show others that she is married.

You use this to wash your hands and body, and it makes them clean.

This is what people who work as police officers, fire fighters and nurses wear.

This is where people go to buy medicine, shampoo and soap.

People use these to make their breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Richard is talking to his friend, Paul. What does Paul say? Read the conversation and choose the best answer. Write a letter (A-H) for each question. You do not need to use all the letters.

A. Just staying at home with my family, but it'll be OK.

B. Well I hope you have a great time!

C. That sounds a bit dangerous! Why?

D. I think I'd like that!

E. Great! And have you ever been before?

F. You must be excited! Where are you going? (Example)

G. That sounds fun. Who with?

H. Do you think you'll remember how to do it?

Richard: I'm going on holiday tomorrow.

Paul: F

Richard: I'm going skiing in the mountains.

Paul: 11.1

Richard: My best friend and his family.

Paul: 11.2

Richard: Once, but that was years ago.

Paul: 11.3

Richard: I'm not sure but I'll soon find out.

Paul: 11.4

Richard: Thanks. Are you doing anything nice?

Paul: 11.5

Read the text. Choose the correct word from the box to fill in each blank.

Today was a terrible day! It all started this morning. It was time to go to school but my brother Sam wasn't ready. He couldn't find his English 12.1. We looked for ages then I found it under the sofa. And then Mum said she hadn't got her car keys. We looked for them but we couldn't find them anywhere. We have to be at school at nine o'clock and it was already half-past eight. The school isn't near our house but we 12.2 to walk there.

At lunchtime, all my friends went outside to play games but I had to 12.3 in class and do my Maths. It was horrible! At the end of the day, Mum came to get us and we walked back home again. When we got home we were very 12.4. Then, suddenly, Sam said 'Look!' and pointed to the car. There, in the car door, were the keys! We all 12.5 until Mum said quietly, "I can't find the keys to the house now!"

Now choose the best name for this story: 12.6Sam gets it wrongMy interesting dayMum's lost key

Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks.

What can robots do?

Robots aren't just children's toys. Robots can do many things to help us with 13.1histheirour work. They do all kinds of boring jobs. In some factories, for example, they can put sweets carefully into boxes and in 13.2othereverymuch factories they make cars with no help at all!

We also use robots 13.3fortobuy help us understand more about science. Robots 13.4havinghashave been to the moon to get rocks for us to study and they also visit other planets 13.5whywhatwhere people can't go.

An "android" is a robot which looks like a person. 'Asimo' is the name 13.6atofon one "android" robot. It can't feel happy or sad, of course, 13.7butorso it can walk, sit down and stand up. It climbs up and down stair too. But can it think? Well. Yes, but only 13.8thenwhenso other people give it information first. It can't cook and clean or 13.9diddodoing your homework for you. Not yet! But one day that 13.10shallmightwon't happen!

Read the story. Write some words to complete the sentences about the story. You can use 1, 2, 3 or 4 words.

A bear in the house

Last Saturday afternoon, Katy went to her best friend's birthday party. Her best friend's house wasn't far away, so after the party Katy walked home alone. It was a cold foggy evening and her street was empty.

When she got home, she opened the door with her key and turned on the light. Suddenly, she saw a huge bear looking at her! It had a piece of cake in its hands and a biscuit in its mouth!

She thought that the bear wanted to eat her, so she quickly ran out of the house. 'Help,' she shouted, but no-one was around!

Katy ran to the apple tree in the garden and climbed up. The bear followed her and sat under the tree eating the cake. Then, suddenly, the bear took off its head! It was Katy's brother Harry in a costume!

Harry couldn't stop laughing, but Katy was really angry. 'When I climb down from this tree, I'm going to put that costume in the bin!' she shouted. 'You have to catch me first!' said Harry. Then, he ran into the house and closed the door behind him. Katy put her hands in her pockets - her keys were still in the living room!

There wasn't anyone on where Katy lived.

Katy when she went inside her house. 

The bear was holding .

Nobody came to her after Katy went outside. 

Katy went up in the garden.

Harry started after he took off the bear's head. 

Katy couldn't find in her pocket. 

Read the letter and write the missing words. Write one word in each blank.

Dear Sue,

I'm just writing because I want to say well done in your piano exam. I can't 21.1 the piano at all. You're so clever! I shall listen to you 21.2 I come to visit you in the summer. 21.3 is your brother now? I hope he's feeling much 21.4. Your mum told me he's had a very bad cold.

The weather here is lovely! And it's 21.5 long until the holidays now. See you all then.

I can't wait!

Love, 
Grandma 

Look at the three pictures. Write about this story. Write 20 or more words.