A2 Flyers Test #6 - Reading & Writing

2/2/2020 5:21:00 PM

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

space	history	yogurt
a singer	grapes	maths
science	a pizza	a film star
an engineer	a king	art
a waiter	language	a nest

Example: This popular food is made of bread with cheese and tomatoes, and it is usually round. a pizza

This is the huge area outside Earth with all the stars, planets, and the moon.

People eat this cold, thick food in a bowl with fruit, and it is often made from milk.

You can listen to this person when he or she makes beautiful music at a concert.

In this school subject, students learn about plants, animals, and how the world works.

When you go to a restaurant, this person takes your order and brings your meals.

People speak and write this to understand each other in different countries.

A bird builds this safe home from small sticks in a tree to keep its eggs warm.

Students read about famous people and important things from the past in this school subject.

This man is the most important person in a country. He wears a crown on his head.

This person's job is to draw plans and build big things like bridges or machines.

David is talking to Emma. What does Emma 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.

A. Yes, we stopped at a café because everyone wanted a cold drink.

B. It’s called “Jumping Frogs”. Oliver played it last month.

C. Frank lives in a big house near the funfair.

D. No, I didn’t want to stay inside, so I went to the funfair. (Example)

E. It is next to the park. It opened a few days ago.

F. What about Friday afternoon? I don’t have any homework.

G. I went on the fastest ride, and then we bought some ice cream.

H. My dad, my brother William and his friend Frank. He’s very funny.

David: Did you stay at home and watch TV on Sunday, Emma?

Emma: D

David: Wow! What did you try first? Anything exciting?

Emma: 11.1

David: Which game did you try to win?

Emma: 11.2

David: Oh, I’d like to try that! Who went with you?

Emma: 11.3

David: Did you visit any other places on the way home?

Emma: 11.4

David: I really want to go there. Shall we go together next time?

Emma: 11.5

Read the story. Choose a word from the box to fill in each blank.

Last Sunday, Harry and his family went to the beach. "I need to find a beautiful shell for my art project," Harry explained to his parents while they were in the car. When they arrived, they walked slowly along the beach, but they could only find small, broken shells on the 12.1.

Harry's little sister, Daisy, didn't want to look for shells. She just wanted to run and play! She saw a butterfly and then 12.2 it across the big rocks. She didn't look where she was going, and she fell right into the 12.3!

Mum and Harry quickly ran over to help. When Harry 12.4 Daisy up, she was very wet, but luckily she wasn't hurt. Then, Harry looked down into the water and was very surprised. He 12.5 a huge, perfect shell right there! "This is great for my project!" he said happily.

Now choose the best name for this story: 12.6

Read the following passage and choose the best answer for each blank.

Horses and donkeys

Horses and donkeys are two very important animals that live (0) on farms all over the world. They are in the same animal family, 13.1 they are very different. A horse is usually taller and faster than a donkey. Donkeys have longer ears, and they make a very loud sound 13.2 they want to call other donkeys.

People often ride horses for fun. Donkeys are very good at 13.3 heavy things. Donkeys have strong backs, and they 13.4 walk for many hours without getting tired. You will often see them working 13.5 hot, dry countries.

Both animals love eating sweet grass, apples, and carrots. Horses are often afraid of loud noises, and they usually want to run away. Donkeys are usually 13.6. When a donkey is afraid of something, it just stops moving and will not go 13.7!

In the past, people 13.8 these strong animals to travel. Before there were cars or trains, they were the 13.9 way to move heavy things from place to place. Today, 13.10 farmers still keep these amazing animals to help them on their farms.

Read the story. Write some words to complete the sentences about the story. You can use 1, 2, 3 or 4 words.

The brave horse

Last Sunday afternoon, Paul and his older sister, Sarah, went for a ride in a small forest near their farm. They rode their beautiful brown horses. Paul's horse was called Star. The weather was lovely and the two children were having a fantastic time riding through the trees together.

Suddenly, a large piece of wood fell from a tall tree. It made a terrible noise. Sarah's horse was very frightened and jumped up. Poor Sarah fell off the horse and hurt her leg badly. She tried to stand up, but she couldn't walk at all. Paul was worried because he didn't have his phone with him. "What can we do?" asked Sarah.

Paul looked at his horse. "Star can help us," he said. Paul touched the horse's head and pointed to their home. "Go back to the farm, Star! Go and get Grandpa!" he shouted. Star understood quickly and ran away through the trees as fast as he could. Paul sat on the grass with his sister and waited.

When Star arrived at the farm, he made a very loud noise. Grandpa heard the horse and ran outside. He saw that Paul and Sarah weren't there, so he knew something was wrong. Grandpa quickly got on his horse and followed Star back into the large forest. When he found the children, Grandpa carried Sarah carefully and took everyone home.

Paul and Sarah rode their horses in a on Sunday afternoon.

Sarah fell off her horse after it became and jumped up.

After she fell off the horse, Sarah hurt .

Paul felt worried because he didn't have with him.

Paul told to run back to the farm to get Grandpa.

At the farm, Star made a so Grandpa could hear him.

Grandpa saw that the children were not there and knew that .

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

Dear Diary,

I made a new friend at the sports club today. His name is Oliver and he is 21.1 good at basketball! He does not want anyone to arrive late for the 21.2. We must stop playing 21.3 the coach blows his whistle. The girls in my group do not like Oliver because they cannot 21.4 lazy during the lesson anymore! The match this afternoon was with another club. It was quite difficult. From the moment the game started, there was a new problem with Oliver. He shouted at everyone too 21.5!

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