A2 Flyers Test #55 - Reading & Writing

Look and read. Choose the correct words from the box and fill in the blank.

Example: These animals are slow and carry their homes on their backs. tortoises

You wear these on your hands when it's cold.

This shows all the days, weeks and months of the year.

You put this in tea or coffee to make it sweet.

You use this to eat soup or cereal.

You write in this every day, so you remember what happened in your life.

You wear these to protect your eyes from the sunlight.

This book tells you what words mean.

You mix this with water and eggs so you can make a cake for your family.

This is very soft, thick hair that grows on many animals, like cats and rabbits.

These small animals usually have six legs and many of them have wings so they can fly.

Tom is talking to a waiter at a restaurant. What does Tom 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.

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

Hello! My name is Helen, and (0) yesterday was a great day. Usually, our art lessons are in the classroom, but this time, our teacher, Miss Harris, had a wonderful 12.1 for us. She said, "We are going to have our lesson at the art museum!" Everyone in the class was very 12.2 when they heard the news!

In the morning, we all met at the 12.3 of the museum. It was a big building with tall windows and a lovely garden outside. Inside, there were many beautiful pictures and models. Miss Harris told us about some famous artists. We learned about different kinds of art. My favorite was a big picture of a forest. It had many colors.

After that, we sat in a quiet place. Miss Harris 12.4 us to draw something we saw in the museum. It was fun! I drew the big garden. I think I will always 12.5 this special art lesson!

Now choose the best name for this story: 12.6Helen's Favourite PictureA Day at the Art MuseumDrawing in the Museum

Read the text and choose the correct words. There is one example.

The Great Wall of China is one of the (0) most famous buildings in the world. People started 13.1to buildbuiltbuild it more than 2,000 years ago 13.2becausebutso the kings wanted to keep 13.3itstheirhis country safe. Thousands of people helped to build the wall, and 13.4theyitthere took many years to finish it.

The wall is very, very long - about 21,000 kilometres! It goes through mountains, deserts, and fields, so it was very 13.5difficultearlyboring to build. Building the wall was 13.6hardmore hardharder than building a house wall because people had to 13.7dropcarrytidy heavy stones up the mountains.

Millions of people 13.8visitedwill visitvisit this amazing place every year. They walk along the wall, enjoy beautiful views of the countryside, and take 13.9a lotmanymuch photos. They can learn 13.10duringaboutwithout the country's history there, too. 

Look at the picture and read the story. Write some words to complete the sentences about the story. You can use 1, 2, 3 or 4 words.

Sarah always visits her grandmother on Sundays. She usually takes the bus at 1 o'clock. Last Sunday, she waited at the bus stop, but the bus was late.

Sarah waited for ten minutes. Then she waited for twenty minutes. She looked at her watch many times. She was worried because her grandmother was waiting for her, too. She was also a little cold and alone.

In the end, after thirty minutes, she saw the big yellow bus. It arrived with many passengers inside. When Sarah got on the bus, the driver said, "I am very sorry. The traffic was terrible in the town centre."

When Sarah arrived at her grandmother's house, she was quite tired. Her grandmother opened the door with a smile. "I was worried about you!" her grandmother said.

"I am sorry, Grandma. The bus was late," Sarah explained.

"It is okay," said her grandmother. "Come inside! I have your favourite chocolate cookies and hot milk ready for you."

Sarah felt happy while she was eating the cookies and talking to her grandmother on the sofa in the living room. She forgot about the bus journey, and she told her grandmother all about her week at school, her friends, and her new art project.

Example:

Sarah goes to her grandmother's house on Sundays.

The bus usually comes at one o'clock in the afternoon.

Last Sunday, the bus came on most Sundays.

Sarah knew her grandmother was waiting for her, so she started to feel .

The yellow bus came after Sarah waited for .

Sarah found out that there was in the town centre.

Waiting and traveling made Sarah when she arrived.

Sarah's grandmother prepared a warm drink and for her.

Sarah and her grandmother sat together in .

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

Hi Mark,

How are 21.1? I'm writing to tell you all about my fantastic trip to the beach last Saturday. The weather was nice when we woke 21.2 that morning, so we decided 21.3 go to the beach. We swam in the sea and then we 21.4 volleyball. We had a picnic lunch with sandwiches and fresh fruit, and we also ate some delicious ice cream. It was such a fun trip.

We should go together in 21.5 future!

See you soon,

David

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