A2 Flyers Test #62 - Reading & Writing
12/17/2021 8:00:00 PMLook and read. Choose the correct words from the box and fill in the blank.
| a way | a journey | police stations |
| jobs | fog | traffic |
| a taxi | news | an ambulance |
| a spaceship | a club | a business |
| universities | platforms | meetings |
Example: When this is on the ground, drivers must be very careful because they can't see very far. fog
This is information about important events in the world that you can watch on TV.
If you need to get somewhere in a city, you can stop this car on the street and pay the driver to take you there.
This is a road, path, or street that you use to get to a place.
If someone is very ill, you call this to take them to the hospital quickly.
This is a company or a shop that sells things to people.
This is a long trip you take when you go from one place to another.
These are places at train stations where you get on trains.
People who keep a town safe work at these places.
When you finish school or college, you will need to find one of these.
People in an office often have these to talk about important things together.
Helen is talking to her friend George about his weekend camping trip. What does George say to Helen?
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. It was amazing! The weather was perfect.
B. We went to the mountains, which are about two hours away.
C. Yes, I'll show you some later tonight.
D. The food was delicious, especially the barbecue.
E. Three days ago, on Sunday evening. (Example)
F. My brother and two friends from school.
G. It was quite expensive, but we all liked the room.
H. Yes. My legs were really sore the next day!
Helen: Hello, George! When did you get back from your camping trip?
George: E
Helen: I'm so glad you're back safely! Did you have a good time?
George:
Helen: Where did you go camping?
George:
Helen: Who went with you on the trip?
George:
Helen: Were you tired after all the outdoor activities?
George:
Helen: How was the food that you cooked outdoors?
George:
Read the text. Choose the correct word from the box to fill in each blank.
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hope | faster | famous | meetings | views | missing | jam | screen | explain | middle |
Last weekend, my family and I went on a short trip to a small town near the mountains. We decided to take the train because it was (0) faster than the bus. The trip was very exciting, and we enjoyed the beautiful outside the window.
When we arrived, we walked to a square in the of the town. It was very quiet and full of flowers. There were also some shops where we could buy food and presents. My little brother found a nice toy, so he was very happy.
In the afternoon, we visited a museum near the river. We learned about the history of the town and took lots of photos with our camera. Before we went back home, we stopped at a small café. My parents drank some hot coffee, I ate pancakes with , and my brother had a delicious strawberry yoghurt. It was a good day, and I we can visit this town again soon!
Now choose the best name for this story:
Read the text and choose the correct words. There is one example.
Television, or TV, is (0) one of the most popular things in our homes. This machine shows us pictures with sound.
People made the first television in the 20th . It was very different from the TVs are in our living rooms now. Old TVs big and heavy, with small black and white screens. Today, televisions are thin and , and the screens have many colors. Many "Smart TVs" you use the internet, so you can watch everything.
People watch different things on TV. Children watch cartoons and programmes for learning. Older people often watch TV to out about the world. Families enjoy films and sports together.
But doctors say watching too much TV is not good our health. We do other things too. Reading books, playing outside, and talking with family and friends can make strong and happy.
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.
The Special Kite
Helen was cleaning the basement on Saturday morning. It was dark and untidy. She found many old things like books, toys, and clothes. Then, in the corner, she saw a beautiful red and yellow kite with a long tail!
"I want to try this!" Helen thought.
She took the kite to the park. There was no wind that day. The trees were not moving at all. Helen felt sad because she couldn't fly a kite without wind.
But when she held the kite up, something strange happened! The kite started to fly and went high into the blue sky. Helen was so surprised!
The next day, Helen showed the kite to her friends Tom and Sophia. "This kite is wonderful! It flies without wind!" she said.
Tom laughed. "That can't happen!"
"Let me see!" said Sophia. She took the kite and ran around the park, but it didn't fly. It just fell to the ground. Tom tried too, but nothing happened.
Then Helen took the kite again, and it flew high in the sky!
"It only flies for you, Helen!" said Tom.
That evening, Helen looked at the kite carefully. She found some small words on it. It said: "Helen Brown’s kite - 1960." Helen couldn't believe it! Helen Brown was her grandmother's name! It was a special present from her grandmother.
Example:
Helen was tidying the basement on Saturday morning.
There were many things in the basement, from books, toys, to clothes.
Helen saw a kite with a long tail of the basement.
That day in the park, there wasn't any wind, and didn't move.
Helen was to see that the kite could fly without any wind.
Tom didn't Helen's story about the kite at first.
When Sophia and Tom tried to fly the kite, it .
Helen found out some small words that evening.
Helen guessed that the kite was which her grandmother gave her.
Read the letter and write the missing words. Write one word in each blank.
Dear Grandma and Grandpa,
I'm sending this letter to invite you to our family picnic next weekend. We are going to have in the beautiful park near the river Saturday afternoon.
My mum is going to prepare lots of delicious food and her famous apple pie you love so much! What of drinks do you like? I can make them for you. My dad is going to bring his guitar, we can all sing our favorite songs together.
It will be so wonderful to see you both.
Love,
from David
Look at the three pictures. Write about this story. Write 20 or more words.
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