A2 Flyers Test #85 - Reading & Writing

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

Example: You use these to dry dishes, hands, or your hair. towels

You put these on your feet for running or playing.

You wear this if you are married to someone.

These are soft objects you put on chairs or sofas in the living room.

You can see these flat pieces of wood on a wall in the living room or kitchen. You can put books, photos, or plates on them.

When you travel to a new city, you can stay in a room in this for a few nights.

Waiters work here, and their job is to bring you a menu and then your food.

Journalists write this to let everyone know about events in a country and in the world.

Sick people need to take this to help them get better.

People often wear these at the beach or when they drive their car on a bright day.

Red trucks leave this place quickly if a house or a building is burning.

Frank is talking to his friend Helen about his project. What does Frank say?

Read the conversation and choose the best answer. Write a letter (A-H) for each answer. You do not need to use all the letters.

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

Mark (0) entered a competition at school. He had two hours to make pizza and vegetable soup. The big kitchen looked scary at first, but Mark felt 12.1.

“I can do this,” Mark thought.

He used flour from the 12.2 shelf, put in water and sugar, and made it round and thin. Then he cut tomatoes and olives, and put them on the pizza with tomato sauce and cheese. He carefully put the pizza into the hot oven.

Soon, there was a wonderful 12.3 in the kitchen as all the students were cooking. Mark started making his soup with small pieces of carrots, potatoes, and onions.

After twenty minutes, Mark ate a little soup. “There is salt and pepper, but it needs something else,” he thought. He added two spoons of honey. “Now it’s excellent!”

But suddenly, his pizza began to 12.4! Mark quickly took it out, but the bottom was horrible.

“Don’t worry, Mark,” said a 12.5 teacher. “Your soup smells amazing!”

In the end, the teachers really enjoyed Mark’s soup. His pizza burned, but he got a prize!

Now choose the best name for this story: 12.6A Day at the RestaurantMark’s Cooking CompetitionMark Forgets the Pizza

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

School Clubs

School clubs (0) are groups where students can do fun things 13.1duringafterat school finishes. There are many 13.2timeskindsteams of clubs - sports clubs, art clubs, music clubs, chess clubs, and science clubs. Students can 13.3chosechoosechosen to join their favorite clubs.

13.4JoinedJoiningJoin a club is a great way to learn new things. In a sports club, students can play football or volleyball. In an art club, 13.5itwethey can draw, paint, or make things like models and cards. Music clubs are also popular - students can learn to 13.6spendsellplay instruments or sing in a band.

Clubs are also good 13.7toatfor making new friends. Students 13.8meetdesignhate other children who like the same things. They work together, play together, and help each other. This makes school 13.9asmostmore  interesting. Some students are 13.10worriedpleasedinterested at first, but clubs help them feel better. At the end of the school year, many clubs have a special event where they show what they have learned.

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 Camping Trip

On Saturday morning, Sarah, Ben, Mum, and Dad drove to the countryside to go camping. They found a quiet field and put up their small blue tent. Everyone was happy and excited. But soon, the sky became dark with big grey clouds. Rain started to fall, and the wind blew very hard. The family was scared and looked for a safe place to stay.

Near the field, they saw a small farm. They ran there quickly and knocked on the door. An old husband and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Green, opened it. They were kind. “Please stay here for a few days,” said Mrs. Green. The family smiled and thanked them. That night, they slept in the living room and listened to the rain on the roof.

The next day, the rain stopped. The family helped with the farm work. Sarah and Ben picked up eggs in the chicken house, and Mum took vegetables from the garden. Dad helped Mr. Green fix the gate. Everyone worked and laughed together.

When the family left, Mr. and Mrs. Green gave them a basket full of eggs and vegetables. Sarah and Ben were quite sad. They waved goodbye and said, “We want to visit you again one day!”

Example:

Sarah and Ben went to the countryside with their parents.

The family brought their small blue tent to use.

After they arrived at the quiet field to camp, the sky was full of .

The strong rain and wind made the family and they decided to find another place.

An old couple, Mr. and Mrs. Green, were ; they lived in a house near the field.

The old people let the family sleep in of the house.

The next day, Sarah and Ben helped Mr. and Mrs. Green to .

The dad repaired at the farm for Mr. and Mrs. Green.

The children felt when they had to leave the farm.

Read the text and write the missing words. Write ONE word in each blank.

My cousin Tom loves hiking in the mountains. He often goes hiking 21.1 the weekend. He always brings a big backpack with water, snacks, 21.2 a map.

The mountains are beautiful! There are many tall trees and flowers everywhere. He 21.3 also see many birds and butterflies. Seeing the waterfall is Tom's favorite part. The path to the waterfall is quite difficult, but he 21.4 enjoys it. He usually goes with his dad and they build a small fire to 21.5 delicious sausages. 

Next week, I'm going to go hiking with Tom. I'm so excited!

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