Diagnostic test

Name: __________________________________
Vocabulary __ /25 Listening __ /15
Grammar __ /25 Speaking __ /10
Reading __ /15 Writing __ /10
TOTAL __/__ ; __%

Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with adjectives in the box. 4 Choose the correct answers.

angry bored embarrassed optimistic pessimistic 1 She didn’t ____________ to my email.

1 You did something stupid and now you feel a report b reply c confirm
______________ . 2 They ____________ about the food.
2 Your friend promised to meet you after school, but a complained b pointed out c announced
she forgot. Now you feel ______________ .
3 We ____________ this hotel because it is excellent.
3 You don’t think that you’ve passed the exam. You
a report b claim c recommend
are ______________ .
4 He ____________ to answer my question.
4 The TV programme isn’t interesting at all. You feel
______________ . a admitted b refused c denied
5 You’re sure that your future will be absolutely 5 I ____________ out that the train was late.
fantastic. You are ______________ . a pointed b mentioned c argued
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2 Choose the correct option. 5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
Do you know what you want to do in the future? Why words in brackets.
not come to our centre for some advice on how to 1 Two ______________ investigated the case.
choose a 1 decision/career? Are you interested in (detect)
travelling to other countries? Maybe you want to study
2 A ______________ broke into our house.
2 abroad/around? Do you want to go to university and
(burglary)
get a 3 course/degree or would you rather
4 get/apply for a vocational course? Many companies 3 A man was arrested for the ______________ . (rob)
have opportunities to do an
4 A ______________ escaped from prison. (crime)
5 apprenticeship/exchange. So come visit us and we
can help you decide! 5 Two ______________ stole our phones. (theft)
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3 Match 1–5 with a–e.

To help the environment, we need to …
1 build wind a species
2 protect endangered b warming
3 use renewable c pollution
4 stop global d farms
5 reduce air e energy
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Grammar
6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 9 Rewrite the sentences using the modal verb
verb in brackets. provided.
1 We tried to visit our friends but they __________ 1 It’s possible that I saw her on the bus today. (might)
(leave) ten minutes before.
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2 I _____ never _____ (sing) on stage before, so I’m
2 I’m sure that she speaks Italian. (must)
a bit nervous right now.
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3 By this time tomorrow we __________ (finish) all of
our exams. 3 It’s certain that they didn’t miss the train. (can’t)

4 At 6:00 am tomorrow, I __________ (sleep) in my _____________________________________

bed. 4 Maybe that man is our new teacher. (could)
5 Most children __________ (teach) a foreign _____________________________________
language at school.
5 It’s certain that he went home early today. (must)
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7 Complete the sentences with the correct question Score __/5
tag.
1 This music sounds great, __________ ? 10 Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

2 She was studying music, __________ ? didn’t had hadn’t unless would
3 They came to your party, __________ ? 1 You won’t learn to play the violin ____________ you
4 You haven’t been to Paris, __________ ? practise every day.

5 I’m not bothering you, __________ ? 2 If they ____________ caught the thief, he would
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3 If I ____________ more money, I would travel all
8 Choose the correct option. round the country.
1 This is the website which/where I found the 4 We ____________ stop to have coffee if we had
information. more time.
2 These are my friends who/which play on my 5 I wish I ____________ have so much homework!
football team. Score __/5
3 My dad’s car, which/that has broken down several
times, is very old.
4 The video –/what I made for my presentation is on
the school website.
5 My best friend is the person who/whose opinion I
trust the most.
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Reading
Eco-tourism. Why does it 11 Read the article. Are the sentences T (true) or
F (false)?
matter?
1 The main idea of the article is how to stop people
A wildlife safari in Kenya. White water rafting in Chile. from travelling long distances. T/F
Deep-sea diving in the Caribbean. It has never been
2 The article presents both positive and negative
easier to travel to distant destinations for an exciting and
impacts of tourism. T/F
unique activity holiday. But how often do we think
about the long-term impact of our holiday on the local 3 The article encourages readers to choose their
environment and on the planet? holidays more carefully. T/F
4 A staycation is a holiday in someone’s home. T/F
It’s easy to understand why tourism is so popular. It
helps us understand the history and way of life of other 5 The writer concludes by asking readers not to be
countries. It opens our mind to new ideas and tastes. It selfish when they travel to other countries. T/F
can inspire us to learn more about other places, people Score __/5
and cultures. Travel can help young people become more
independent, confident and open-minded. 12 Work out the meaning of the words in bold in the
text. Choose the closest meaning.
Unfortunately, the increase in large numbers of tourists 1 unique
visiting fragile eco-systems such as the Andes or the
Amazon can have a negative impact, not just on the a unusual b expensive c popular
environment but also on the local economy. Although it 2 fragile
creates jobs and wealth, mass tourism can also result in
a beautiful b endangered c valuable
the gradual destruction of the beauty that attracts
tourists to visit. Tourists use up resources and leave 3 promotes
behind rubbish, which is expensive to clean up. It can
a designs b provides c encourages
also increase the prices of food, transport and housing for
local people. 4 carbon footprint
a the amount of carbon a person is responsible for
The eco-tourism movement is about developing
environmentally-friendly tourism that benefits both b the amount of energy a person needs for a
sides. It promotes holidays that emphasise protecting journey
the natural environment and helping the local economy c a mark made by a human foot
while still providing enjoyable learning experiences for
5 pick
visitors. An eco-holiday will typically consist of a small
group staying in local homes or guest houses and will a find out b discover c choose
include activities such as hiking and birdwatching that Score __/5
don’t damage the environment.
13 Read the text again and explain why these phrases
For some environmentalists, eco-tourism doesn’t go far are mentioned.
enough. Instead of getting on a plane for several hours,
1 Deep-sea diving is mentioned as an example of
why not take your holiday closer to home and reduce
your carbon footprint? Go on day trips to nearby _________________________________________.
beauty spots. Pick a country that interests you and learn 2 The Amazon is mentioned as an example of
more about it by cooking food, listening to music or
watching films from that country for a week. A staycation _________________________________________.
is a break from your normal routine and can be just as 3 Birdwatching is mentioned as an example of an
refreshing as a thousand-mile journey to the other side of activity which ______________________________.
the world.
4 Day trips are mentioned as something to do during
a _______________________________________.
Whatever type of holiday you choose, remember that
tourism is not only about what you get, but also about 5 Foreign films are a way to ____________________.
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Listening
14 Listen to the radio phone-in. Choose the correct 15 Listen again. Write L (Layla), C (Cesar) or S (Suria).
answers.
1 Who is getting better marks? ____
1 What is the main topic of the radio phone-in?
2 Who misses talking to friends? ____
a making friends
3 Who doesn’t like to get up early? ____
b doing schoolwork
c playing games 4 Who does their homework on time now? ____

2 What does Layla think about online learning? 5 Which speaker is the least positive about online
learning? ____
a It’s more accessible
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b It’s less distracting
c It’s easier to lose marks
16 Listen again. Are the sentences about online
3 What does Cesar like about online learning? learning T (true), F (false) or is there NI (no
a He can study when he wants. information)?
b He can get help from his friends. 1 Layla thinks it’s easier to focus. T/F/NI
c He has more free time.
2 Layla thinks it’s harder than classroom learning.
4 What does Suria find difficult? T/F/NI
a Remembering information 3 Cesar thinks it takes longer to do his work.
b Talking to other students T/F/NI
c Making sure she understands
4 Cesar thinks he has become more independent.
5 What does Suria like about the lessons? T/F/NI
a They start later. 5 Suria thinks it’s easy to fall behind. T/F/NI
b They are shorter. Score __/5
c They finish earlier.
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Speaking
17 Match 1–5 with a–e.
1 What do you a right.
2 What’s your b agree!
3 Do you think that c opinion about sci-fi films?
4 Maybe you’re d think about music festivals?
5 I completely e online lessons are a good idea?
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18 Work in pairs.
STUDENT A STUDENT B
You think that music festivals are the best way Student A thinks that music festivals are the
to enjoy music. Persuade Student B to agree best way to enjoy music. You disagree. Listen to
with your opinion. Explain your reasons. Use the Student A and explain your reasons. Use the
information below and your own ideas. information below and your own ideas.
Remember to ask for and give opinions. You Remember to ask for and give opinions. Student
start the conversation. A starts the conversation.
Reasons why music festivals are the best way to Reasons against why music festivals are the
enjoy music: best way to enjoy music:
 exciting atmosphere  tickets are expensive
 see lots of different bands  too crowded
 have a good time with friends  the sound quality isn’t as good as recorded
music
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Writing
Use these ideas to help you.
19 Write a for-and-against essay to answer this
question: For: Necessary for jobs and university/Measure your
progress/Motivating for students
Are exams really necessary?
Against: Cause stress and anxiety/Don’t test all
Plan your paragraphs carefully. Include an skills/Don’t give a true overall picture
introduction, an argument for or against, the opposite
point of view and a conclusion (giving your opinion).
Remember to use connectors of addition and contrast.

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