Cambridge Flyers 2020 Test 39 - Reading & Writing

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

Example: You can have a room in this place when you are on holiday. a hotel

You wait here if you want to catch a train.

This usually smells nice and people use it when they wash their hands.

You can read about things that happen in the world in these every day. Journalists write for them.

You can wear this round the top of your trousers or skirt.

You can study a lot of subjects in this place. It has classrooms, and teachers work there.

They are pieces of clothing for the hand, made of wool, leather, etc.

This person helps people who have problems with their cars or motorbikes. He often gets very dirty in his job.

Beans, peas and carrots are examples of these. They are very good for you.

This is white. Some people put it on their food before they eat it.

This person works in an office and uses a computer.

Sally is talking to her friend, Vicky. What does Vicky 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. Do you like them?

B. Oh, I don't mind. Let's do it!

C. From a little shop next to the bank.

D. Well, I got a handbag from that shop you like.

E. Yes, I think you would!

F. Oh, just shopping in town. (Example)

G. Only a pair of jeans and a T-shirt.

H. Well, what about tomorrow then?

Sally: So where have you been?

Vicky: F

Sally: Did you buy anything nice?

Vicky: 11.1

Sally: Let's see them then.

Vicky: 11.2

Sally: They're lovely! Where did you get them?

Vicky: 11.3

Sally: Oh, I'd like to go there!

Vicky: 11.4

Sally: That'd be great, but do you want to go again so soon?

Vicky: 11.5

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

Last summer, Michael and his family wanted to go on a different kind of holiday so they decided to go camping. They took everything they needed in a large 12.1 and sailed to an island where they 12.2 on the beach.

Every day they swam in the sea and caught fish. They were having a lovely time, but one afternoon the sky started to get 12.3. The clouds were black and they were coming nearer very quickly. "Come on!" said Michael's dad, "We need to get out of here!" Michael and his family moved away from the beach as fast as they could, but it was a terrible 12.4. The rain was heavy and soon they were very wet. They walked in the rain for a long time and they were cold and hungry.

Then they saw the lights of a big 12.5. "Hooray!" said Michael. He couldn't wait to have a delicious meal and sleep in a big soft bed.

(Adapted from: Skills Builder Flyers 1 (2018) - SB)

Now choose the best name for this story: 12.6A sailing adventureCamping in the rainFrom tent to hotel.

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

The weather

Rain, sun, wind, ice and snow are all different kinds of weather. 13.1AtOnFor Earth, the weather is coldest if you live in the 13.2nearfardeep north or the far south, and hottest in the middle of the planet.

Some of the countries in the north have long winters, with snow on the ground for 13.3mostmanymore of the year. They also have long nights, with only a few hours of light 13.4duringpastuntil the day. Ice on the roads makes 13.5drivedrovedriving difficult, and cars need to have special tyres.

13.6ThroughWithWithout wind, people in hot countries would find it difficult to 13.7stayturnstand cool. Countries which have hot sunny summers are great for beach holidays, but 13.8ifbeforethan they are too hot, they often have deserts. In the desert, there is very little rain every year. Plants and animals find it difficult to live there in such weather because there is so little water.

Countries that have 13.9toomuchenough rain are usually very green because trees, grass and plants grow well there, 13.10becausebutbefore there are also lots of cloudy days in these countries. 

(Adapted from Skills Builder Flyers 1 (2018) - SB)

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

The painter

My name's Bill and I'm a painter. It can be a difficult job when the weather's bad but I still like it. Well, yesterday I went to paint a house for a woman called Mrs. Hill but when I got to the house there was no one in. I decided to start painting because it was a big house and I had just two days to finish it.

At about midday, I stopped for lunch and went to a cafe round the corner. I asked for burger and chips. That’s my favorite meal. But there were no burgers so I had fish and chips instead. Well, I was eating my food when a woman phoned me. She said, "Where are you?" and I answered, "I'm having my lunch!" I was surprised because she was very unfriendly and she didn't say she liked my painting.

At two o'clock I went back to the house but there was still no one there! Then I saw a woman in the garden of the house next door. She looked very angry so I said "What's the matter?" Her answer made me feel terrible. She said "I'm waiting for a man to paint my house. He said he'd come this morning but he hasn't arrived yet." "What's your name?" I asked her. "Mrs. Hill" she said! I was painting the wrong house! I picked up my paint and brushes and ran away!

(Adapted from YLE Tests Flyers)

When Bill arrived at the house there at home.

Bill wanted to start work because there were only to do the job.

Bill ate for lunch.

Bill thought the woman sounded on the telephone.

Bill felt when the woman in the garden answered his question.

The woman was waiting for someone to .

Bill suddenly understood that he was painting .

Read the letter and write the missing words. Write ONE word on each blank.

Dear Harry,

I'm writing this letter because I don't have my phone, 21.1 I can't send an email or a text. I'm on a school trip 21.2 the moment, in the mountains.

We're having a great adventure. Every day we do something different. Yesterday, we 21.3 exploring - there are so many caves around here! I 21.4 several unusual stones from them. I'll show them to you when I see you.

We're coming back on Saturday. I'll text you so we can meet. I want to 21.5 all about your holiday, too!

See you soon,

Richard

(Adapted from Skills Builder Flyers 1 (2018) - SB)

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