A2 Flyers Test #68 - Reading & Writing

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

Example: This is a bag you carry on your back to take things with you. a rucksack

This is a very large place where people watch sports like football.

These are special clothes that students or workers wear to look the same.

This is a game where two teams hit a ball over a net with their hands.

In this sport, you try to hit a small ball into holes in the ground.

These are clothes you wear to bed at night.

This is a building with a stage where you go to watch actors in a play.

This is a long and thin piece of cloth that you wear around your middle to keep your pants in the right place.

This is often made of gold or silver, and you wear it around your arm.

These are times when you eat, like breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

You use these to eat meat, vegetables, and other food from your plate.

Alex is talking to his friend Sophia about her after-school activities. What does Sophia 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.

Last weekend, Frank and Sarah visited their grandparents’ farm. They woke up (0) early and went to see the chickens first. They helped their grandparents pick up many eggs. After that, they felt very hungry, so Grandma 12.1 a big breakfast for them with bread, eggs, butter, and jam.

Next, Grandpa showed them the rabbits. Frank 12.2 the soft fur and thought it was amazing. They also cleaned the rabbits’ cage carefully. Later, they went to feed the cows with new grass. Sarah even learned how to get milk from a cow. 

In the afternoon, Frank rode a horse around the field, while Sarah walked to the 12.3 near the farm. She saw some beautiful 12.4 and took lots of lovely photos. Then, they picked up vegetables from the garden and enjoyed a delicious dinner under a tree.

It was an 12.5 day on the farm!

Now choose the best name for this story: 12.6Beautiful Pictures of Farm AnimalsFrank and Sarah's FarmA Wonderful Farm Trip

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

Ice cream is a cold, sweet food (0) which everyone loves 13.1eatingeatate. It is very famous 13.2atinon summer when the weather is hot.

Ice cream is not a new food! People first made it about 2,000 years 13.3lateagoearly. At that time, people used ice, milk and rice 13.4towithfor make ice cream. Later, it was 13.5extinctcorrectpopular in many countries around the world.

Now, ice cream is 13.6yetusuallynever made from milk, cream, and sugar. You put all these things in a bowl and 13.7mixpullbrush them well. Sometimes, you can add 13.8mucheachother delicious things like strawberries or chocolate if you want.

Next, you put the ice cream in the fridge and wait for it to become 13.9deepharddark and cold. When it is ready, you can take it out and enjoy it!

You can eat ice cream with cookies or on pancakes. You can eat it at any time, 13.10ifbutbecause many people eat it after a meal or as a snack.

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 Helping Club

One day, five students walked home from school. They saw an old woman who was carrying heavy shopping bags. "We can help you!" said Helen. The students carried the bags to the woman's house.

The old woman was very happy. "Thank you so much," she said. "I was alone after my husband died. It's difficult to do many things by myself."

The students felt sad. The next day, they met after school. "Let's make a club to help old people in town!" said Emma. Everyone agreed it was a great idea.

They talked to their teachers and parents. They found 10 old people who were alone. The students wrote down all their addresses and phone numbers. Then they visited each house and gave the old people their phone numbers too.

Every week, the students visited different old people. They cleaned houses, cut grass, and went shopping. They talked and listened to the old people's interesting stories. The old people could call the students when they needed something. The old people were very happy. They waited for the students to visit and cooked good food for them because they looked like their granddaughter and grandson.

Soon, the town heard about the club. Some shops gave them food and drinks to help the old people. The students felt very pleased. They hoped more young people would join their club to help others.

Example:

Five students saw an old woman with heavy shopping bags after school.

The students helped take the bags to the woman's house.

The old woman was happy and the students.

It was for the woman to be alone after her husband died.

The students wanted in town, so they made a club.

The students had information about the old people in town from .

, the students visited the old people to help around the house and talk with them.

The old people were happy and for the students when they came.

Several shops in the town gave to help because they liked the idea.

Read the text and write the missing words. Write one word on each blank.

Choosing Clothes for the Competition

Yesterday afternoon, I spent time choosing my outfit for the school singing competition next week. I tried on many different clothes in 21.1 of the mirror.

First, I wore black trousers and a white T-shirt, but they looked 21.2 a boring uniform. Then I tried a pretty black dress, but it was difficult 21.3 move in. My sister said that I would look good in something yellow. At last, I chose blue jeans and a yellow striped shirt with my favorite shoes. I also added 21.4 rings and a necklace to look nicer. I think I will look great on stage. Now, I 21.5 ready for the competition next Saturday!

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