A2 Flyers Test #98 - Reading & Writing
1/22/2022 8:00:00 PMLook and read. Choose the correct words from the box and fill in the blank.
| a suitcase | a snowman | a hotel |
| a rucksack | a snowball | a factory |
| a bridge | a sledge | a theater |
| an ambulance | a storm | a museum |
| a tent | fog | a circus |
Example: People sit in this building to watch actors or listen to a music concert. a theater
You go there to watch people and animals. They do exciting things to make you laugh.
People build this over a river or a road, so cars and trains can get to the other side.
You sleep in this when you go camping in the forest or the mountains.
When you go on holiday, you pack your clothes in this to bring them with you.
This is a time of very bad weather with strong wind and heavy rain. The sky gets very dark in this weather.
This special car drives very fast to help people who are hurt.
Many workers use big machines to make lots of new things in this large building.
Children sit on this wooden object to go fast down a hill in the winter.
This is like a thick, white cloud near the ground. It makes driving very dangerous.
Children make this cold, white person in winter for fun and often give it a carrot for a nose.
Charlie’s older brother, Oliver, is going on a school camping trip tomorrow. Charlie is asking him some questions. What does Oliver 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.
A. We’ll take a bus, then walk along a path to get there. It’s a long journey!
B. Perhaps you can join us next year when you’re a bit older.
C. Yes, it’s a very big forest with a beautiful stream.
D. About twenty, I think. Most of my class is going.
E. No, my tent is broken so I can’t use it.
F. We have some puzzles and chess to play inside so we won’t get bored.
G. No, Mum’s going to meet me at the school gate.
H. Yes, I did it last night! (Example)
Charlie: Have you packed your backpack for the trip yet?
Oliver: H
Charlie: Are a lot of students going with you?
Oliver:
Charlie: How will you get to the forest?
Oliver:
Charlie: What happens if it rains when you’re in the tents?
Oliver:
Charlie: I wish I could come and sleep in a tent too!
Oliver:
Charlie: Will someone bring you back to our house on Sunday?
Oliver:
Read the story. Choose a word from the box to fill in each blank.
| zoo (example) | caught | dropped | pocket | visited | ticket | pulled | idea | invited | picture |
Last Saturday afternoon, David went to the zoo with his Uncle Richard. They wanted to see all the wild animals. First, they the giraffes and the lions. Then, they walked over to the monkey cages. David stood very close to take a of a baby monkey. Suddenly, a big, naughty monkey jumped down and his sunglasses off his head!
‘Oh dear!’ said David. He looked unhappy. ‘I need those for my summer holiday next week. What should we do now?’
'Don't worry,' said Uncle Richard. He thought for a minute and had a great . He remembered the bananas in his rucksack. He took one out and showed it to the monkey. The monkey looked at the fruit, the sunglasses on the grass, and quickly took the banana. David picked up his sunglasses and smiled.
‘Thank you, Uncle Richard,’ he said. ‘You are much cleverer than the monkeys!’
Now choose the best name for this story:
Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.
Penguins
Penguins are famous birds that spend most of their lives (0) in the ocean. They have wings, but they cannot fly like other birds. Instead, they use their wings to swim fast under the water. A penguin its strong feet to help it turn quickly while swimming.
Penguins live in cold places with lots of ice, but some types live warm beaches. They stay together in large places thousands of penguins meet. Being in a group helps them keep warm when the weather gets in winter.
Mother penguins lay eggs and leave to hunt for food, while father penguins keep eggs safe from the cold wind. These father penguins wait for many weeks and they do not eat anything the mother comes back.
Penguins have special feathers that keep them dry. The water makes them wet! They spend a lot of time cleaning their bodies to warm. If one penguin jumps into the ocean, the birds will follow it. Today, people work hard to save penguins dirty oceans can make them sick.
Read the story. Write some words to complete the sentences about the story. You can use 1, 2, 3 or 4 words.
Alex's holiday on the farm
Alex lives with his parents in a noisy big city, but his grandparents and cousin, Ben, live far away in the countryside. Last summer, Alex took a bus to visit them. Alex felt quite bored when he arrived. 'Oh no!' he thought. 'I must stay here for my holiday!' His grandparents' house was very old and small. When Alex opened his heavy suitcase, a little mouse suddenly ran out!
The next morning, noisy chickens woke Alex up very early. But after breakfast, his grandparents took the two boys to a large green field. Alex and Ben rode horses around the field for a long time. They had a lot of fun together. Then Alex felt quite thirsty, so Ben ran to the garden and took some strawberries for him. Alex ate the strawberries. 'These are amazing! The farm isn't too bad,' he smiled happily.
A few weeks later, it was time for Alex to go home to the city. Before he left, he phoned his dad. 'Dad, can I come here again next summer, please?' he asked. 'Of course, and I will come too,' his dad answered. Alex felt sad when it was time to say goodbye to everyone. But Ben smiled at him. 'Don't worry! I will make a video call to you every Sunday!' Ben said.
Alex travelled by to visit his grandparents and cousin in the countryside.
The house where Alex's grandparents lived was .
Alex was surprised when suddenly ran out of his suitcase.
The following morning, Alex woke up early because of .
Ben went to the garden to took because Alex was thirsty.
Alex asked if he could return to the farm again next summer.
Ben promised to make a video call to Alex .
Read the text and write the missing words. Write ONE WORD in each blank.
Dear Diary,
Last night we had a wonderful dinner. Mrs Green, who lives next my house, came to make it for us! She is a cook in a famous city restaurant. She has a cook there for a long time. My brother and I always enjoy her amazing food. After dinner, she told us about her new book, 'Summer Food', too. I think it's really interesting. My mother and I will go to a bookstore to buy it weekend. Mrs Green was very kind to us. Before she walked home, she gave my parents two bottles of her special sauce has a nice red color.
Look at the three pictures. Write about this story. Write 20 or more words.
