Team 1

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there because it
never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my bad Spanish. The
food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It has some great
museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels are too expensive to stay but
there are more affordable options. For example, you can stay at one of the beach resorts
like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan
temples near Merida.

1.
Sam likes warm weather
Sam doesn't like warm weather at all
Sam hates warm water
Sam likes cold weather

2. His Spanish is very good

He speaks Spanish very well
He is Spanish
He doesn't speak Spanish very well

3. There's a lot to see and do in Mexico

There aren't a lof of beautiful places in Mexico
Mexico is a dirty place
Tourists never come to Mexico

4.

Hotels are very cheap in Mexico

The hotels aren't comfortable there
Hotels are all poor in Mexico
The hotels in Mexico are pretty expensive

Part 2:

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the weather was
very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by bus was the cheapest
way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We wanted to have more time to spend
at the beach. The weather was beautiful and we had a great time.

5. We decided to go to the beach because ----.

it was cheaper than going to the mountains

the travel agent said that it was the cheapest
of the hot weather in the mountains
we wanted to spend time at the beach

6. The bus was the ---- way to travel.

best
easiest
cheapest
slowest

7. Traveling by plane was ---- than by bus.

more fun
cheaper
expensive
faster

8. We ---- our vacation.

hated
didn't like
enjoyed
regretted

9. We had very ---- weather during our vacation.

good
freezing
terrible
cold

Team 2

Part 1

Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house and I
am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry Potter, so
all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let everyone know
by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam is going to decorate
the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make lots of food. There is going to
be music and dancing as well. John is going to be the DJ. You can stay over at my
house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you then.
Love,
Sarah

1. What kind of an organisation is it?

A) It is a slumber party
B) It is a costume party
C) It is about making cake
D) It is a dance party

2.When is the party?

A) It is a fancy dress party
B) On Wednesday
C) It is next Saturday
D) There is going to be music and dancing

3. Whose party is it?

A) It is Sarah’s party
B) It is Judy’s party
C) It is Sarah’s mother’s party
D) It is Harry Potter’s party

Part 2

Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight?

Ken: I think so. Why?
Ryu: Because there’s a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like to see
it?
Ken: No, thanks. I don’t like science-fictions.
Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There’s one starring Adam Sandler.
Ken: I don’t know. I don’t really like his movies.
Ryu: What about a pop concert then?
Ken: Well, I am not into pop music.
Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it’s Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV!
Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me.
Ryu: That’s a great idea! Let’s meet at your place at 7:30 then!

4. Ken doesn’t want to go the movie theater with Ryu, because ----.

A) he wants to be alone
B) he wants go to a soccer match
C) he doesn’t like thrillers
D) he doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show

5. Ken's initial excuse not to go to the pop concert is that ----.

A) his favorite sitcom is on tonight

B) he is very busy tonight
C) he is fond of classical music
D) he is not interested in pop music

6. They are going to watch ----.

A) a thriller
B) Ken’s favorite sitcom
C) Adam Sandler's comedy movie
D) a pop music show on TV

Team 3

Part 1

Dear Marcos,

Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am your new pen pal. I’m ten years old, and I live in
Barcelona, Spain. I go to the 4th grade in Saint Michael Elementary School. On
weekdays, I get up at 6 o’clock. The school starts at 7:30 in the morning. I have my
lunch at the school cafeteria and I usually leave around 3:30 in the afternoon. I am good
at math, I also like history and geography but I my favorite subject is science. I like
playing basketball and soccer. I also play tennis, and I like swimming. On the weekends,
I go to the movie theater with my friends. We like action movies. I usually go to church
with my parents on Sundays.
Please write and tell me about you and your life. What’s your family like? What do you
like doing in your spare time?
I hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes,
Rebecca

1. Which statement is correct?

A) Rebecca usually practices the drums on weekdays.
B) Rebecca is interested in Science.
C) Rebecca has got a music group at school.
D) Rebecca and his friends like watching thrillers.

2.Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) What time does Rebecca get up on weekdays?
B) Which school subjects does Rebecca like?
C) What music types does Rebecca like?
D) Where does Rebecca eat her lunch?

3. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) Rebecca likes playing badminton.
B) Rebecca usually goes to the movie theater on the weekends.
C) Rebecca is interested in History and Geography.
D) Rebecca wants to be in contact with Marcos.

Part 2

Hi, my name’s Andriy. I love football, I am a great fan of AC Milan. I have also been
interested in cars since I was a child. I’m crazy about driving and I also enjoy fixing
cars. When I was ten, I had many toy cars. I would play with them, repair the ones my
friends broke. I also used to help my dad fix his car. So, eventually I decided to become
a mechanic and open up my own shop. My parents are happy with my choice, too. They
think it’s important that I pursue a career that I like. I have a bright career now and I
really enjoy it. I’m planning to get married soon. My girlfriend is also interested in cars.
Who knows, maybe we can run the car shop together with our kids in the future.

4. Andriy has been interested in cars since ----.

A) 2007
B) he was born
C) his started driving
D) very young age

5. What would be the best "title" for this paragraph?

A) Andriy’s career choice

B) Cars in our life
C) Andriy and AC Milan
D) Andriy and his friends

6. Which of the following statements is wrong?

A) Andriy likes AC Milan football club

B) Andriy's friends would brake his toys
C) Andriy's girlfriend likes cars
D) Andriy is a football player

Team 4

Part 1

My best friend Selena

Hi, my name is Tina. I am thirteen years old and today I want to talk about my best
friend Selena. She is my classmate and she is thirteen years old too. We attend a very
big school near Scotland. We share the same desk and love the same school subjects.
Our favorite lessons are Arts and Physical Education. I am very good at tennis and she
is very good at volleyball. She plays volleyball at our school team. We both have a busy
life. We always get up at a half past six and at seven o’clock her father takes us to school
by car. They live next door to us, so after school we always do our homework, walk our
dogs and play together. Our classes start at half past seven and finish at 4 p.m. Her
mother is a nurse. My mother is a nurse too and they work at the same hospital. Our
fathers are both engineers but they work at different companies. On Mondays, Selena
has violin class and I have piano class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she practices
volleyball at the school’s gym and I play tennis in our school court. Friday is my
favorite day because Selena stays overnight with us. On the weekends, we usually go to
the movie theater or have a picnic if the weather is good. I am the only child, I don’t
have a sister but she is like a sister to me.
1. What is Selena’s favorite day of the week?
A) Sunday
B) Monday
C) Tuesday
D) Friday

2.Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) What time does Tina get up on weekdays?
B) Which school subjects does Tina like?
C) What music types does Tina like?
D) How does Selena go to school?

3. What is incorrect about Tina?

A) Her mother is a nurse.
B) She has a busy life.
C) She walks her dog on Saturdays.
D) She spends time with her best friend.

Part 2

Nichole’s Summer Vacation

Every summer Nichole goes to the countryside for a month. She stays at her uncle’s
farm and helps him. She works very hard but she likes it because she loves to spend
time with her cousin Macy. Every morning she wakes up at six o’clock, first she collects
the eggs and feeds the chickens, then she has breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she
helps her aunt with the house chores for an hour. She can't wait to spend time with her
cousin Macy. They always have a great time together. They climb trees, pick fruits and
flowers. They love being outdoors. They come back home before dark and get ready for
dinner. After dinner, they go out and feed the animals. Before they go to bed they watch
TV for a little bit or read books. They are always very tired at the end of the day and
usually fall asleep watching TV or reading.

4. Where does Nichole go in summer?

A) She goes to a big city.

B) She goes to her uncle’s farm.
C) She goes to her cousin’s hotel.
D) She goes camping.

5. Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) How long does Nichole stay at her uncle’s farm?

B) How does Nichole help her uncle and aunt?
C) What does Nichole do before she goes to bed?
D) What’s her favorite food?

6. Which of the followings isn't true about Macy and Nichole?

A) Macy and Nichole can climb trees.
B) They have a good time together.
C) They live together.
D) They feed the animals.

Team 5

Part 1

Our Toy Shop

Hi, my name is Amy. I am twelve years old. We have a small toy shop in our
neighborhood. My father says Fridays are the busiest day in our toy shop. So after
school, my mom takes me there to help my dad. That's another reason why I like
Fridays. We allow kids to play with the toys when they are in the store. My father says I
am responsible for the toys and that I need to watch and make sure nothing breaks.
Many kids from my school and neighborhood also come to the shop to look at our new
toys. It is always noisy here. Because it’s full of babies and small children. Little girls
tend to go for dolls, boys go for cars. Some just want to play with the toys, some actually
want to buy them. It’s a bit tiring for me but I like going to the shop and helping my
father.

1. Which of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) Where is the toy shop located?
B) When is the busiest day at the toy shop?
C) Why is the toy shop so noisy?
D) What’s the name of the toy shop?

2.Which of the followings is incorrect?

A) Amy goes to school.
B) Amy enjoys helping his father in the toy shop.
C) Kids can play with the toys at the store without buying them.
D) Amy’s mother works at the toy shop too.

3. Why does Amy help his father on Fridays?

A) Because it’s the busiest day.
B) Because she doesn’t have school on Fridays.
C) Because she wants to play with the toys.
D) Because she doesn’t like Fridays.

Part 2

Summer Job
Hi, I am Evan. In summer, after schools are closed, I work at a theme park in a nearby
coastal town. I love summer time and working at the park so I can't wait till the schools
close for the summer. The amusement park where I work is really big with lots of fun
rides and restaurants. But what's best about it is that it is actually built on the beach.
This is a beach town and there is a really long boardwalk by the beach with many
shops, food stores and stairs to the beach at several points. The main entrance to the
park is also from the boardwalk. The park also has access to the beach so you can get to
the beach by going through the park. I work there as a ride operator at one of the roller
coasters which is the most fun. There are three other employees who work at the same
ride with me. We welcome the riders, remind them the safety procedures and operate
the ride. I work here for about two months every summer and enjoy it very much. They
organize several fun events over the summer with free food, ice-cream and games for
the workers. The park access is free for the employees so I can ride the rides as much as
I want. My family and friends love visiting me here because I can get them free
admission to the park too. The only bad part about working here is that it gets too hot
sometimes. But even then, I can just jump in the cool waters of the Atlantic ocean and
refresh.

4. What does Evan like the most about the park?

A) It has many fun rides.
B) The roller coaster.
C) The park is on the beach.
D) Free food and ice-cream.

5. Which of the followings is incorrect?

A) Evan doesn't go to school in summer
B) Evan operates a roller coaster by himself
C) Evan loves working at the park
D) Evan likes to cool off in the ocean when it gets too hot

6. Which of the followings you cannot infer about the amusement park?
A) It has access to the beach.
B) It has access to the boardwalk.
C) The park has many food stores.
D) Park admission is free for employees.