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Reading comprehension
Laura Haley answers our friends' letters. Read her advice.
Well, first you should start by smiling. It makes you look friendly and
people want to be around you. A very good idea is to do something you
enjoy. What about a sports activity? Or you could join an after-school club.
This way, you can meet people who have similar interests to you and
have something to chat about right away. Why don't you talk to your
mum about your problem? She might come up with some wonderful
ideas. You shouldn't feel nervous about making new mates. Just relax, be
yourself and you'll be fine.
Read the above text and answer the following questions. (8
points)
1. What does Laura advise? Put a tick () next to the advice. It
can be more than one.
taking up a new
activity
talking to her
teachers

organizing a party
talking to her mother

taking up a new
sport

smiling

2. Use expressions from the text to give the following advice:

a. invite your classmates over
counselor

b. discuss it with the

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b.________________________________________________________________________
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3. Read the letter and match the advice (a-d) to the reason (1-4)
for following it.
a. tell your mum

1. you ll meet people who like the

same things as you

b. put on a smile

2. she can give you an advice

c. join a club

3. you will look good

d. relax

4. you ll be yourself
4. Which one of the following could be the letter that Laura is
replying to? Circle the right one.
a. Dear Laura,
I m in the last grade
of high school and
Im also an athlete. I
have always been a
good student but ,
this year, everything
seems so difficult. I
have a lot of practice
and Ive got so little
time. What can I do
to become better?
Love,
Sporty

b. Dear Laura,
I need your advice! I
just moved here and
everything looks so
strange I cant get
used to my new
room and I cant find
anyone to hang out
with. I want to make
new friends so badly
but it is impossible!
Bye, Lonely
c. Dear Laura,

I dont know what to

do. I have met a boy
that I like very much.
We hang out
together, we study
together but he
sees me as a good
friend. Should I tell
him Im in love?
Love,
X

Grammar and vocabulary

1. Circle the right answer. (1.5 points)
1. May I have a _____
of water, please?
a. bag
b. glass
c. kilogram
2. Id like a _____ of
eggs.
a. piece
b. dozen
c. pinch

3. I think it needs a
_____ of salt.
a. spoon
b. slice
c. pinch
4. Why not buy a
_____ of potato
chips?
a. bag
b. box
c. bunch

5. This cake needs a

whole _____ of milk.
a. jar
b. packet
c. carton
6. Could I have a
_____ of coffee?
a. glass
b. cup
c. bottle

2. a. Fill in the gaps with words from the box. (3 points)

salt
whole-grain
healthy
doctor
fizzy
calories
If you want to be healthy, you should eat healthy food. First of all, you
shouldnt eat fatty food because it is high in ____________. That means no
potato chips! Chips have a lot of _________ and they are very unhealthy.
Also, you should cut down on __________ drinks. They are fatty, too.
Instead, drink mineral water. Why not eat ___________ bread? Its much
better than white bread. And do not forget! Eat plenty of fruits! You know
what they say An apple a day, keeps the ___________ away!
b. Label the Food Guide Pyramid. (3 points)

D________ products
and p___________

M_______ , fish

V___________________
F_______________

G______________

3. Circle the correct answer. (2 points)

a. There arent many / much
oranges left.

e. We dont have to / must go to

school today. Its Sunday.

b. Have you got many / much

sisters?

f. You might / should exercise, if

you want to be fit.

c. I only ate a few / a little rice for

dinner.

g. Im not sure but there are

clouds. It must / may rain.

d. Im afraid there isnt much /

many milk in the fridge.

h. Oh, hes crying. He must /

might be very sad.

4. Write the adjectives in the correct form. (2 points)

a. This activity is ______________(easy) than the previous one.
b. Awful! It really was the _____________ (bad) film of all!
c. Who is your ____________ (good) friend?
d. His book is _________________ (interesting) than the Flower on top.

Good luck!!!


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A. Read the following letter and answer do the activities.

Dear _________ or Madam,
I recently bought a new DVD player which your ____________ told
me was the best on the market and excellent value for money. But
when I brought it home and plugged it in, it didn't work. When I took it
back to your shop, your assistant told me that there was no
guarantee with this model and that there was nothing he could do.
Obviously, I feel very angry with this situation and I would like an
explanation.
I believe that it is your responsibility to refund my money or to
replace the faulty DVD with a new one. I look forward to hearing from
you.
Yours ___________,
May Nicholls
A.1. Fill in the gaps in the letter with words from the box. Three are not needed.
(1,5)
faithfully
assistant

Sir

Mister

play

sincerely

A.2. What did they tell her about the DVD player, when she bought it? Circle the
correct answer. (1)

a. It was the cheapest DVD player.

b. It was the best and the most expensive DVD player.
c. It was the best DVD player for that money.
A.3. What is the problem of May Nicholls? Circle the correct answer. (1)
a. She bought a DVD player and the buttons stick.
b. She bought a DVD player but the screen is not clear.
c. She bought a DVD player but it doesnt work.
A.4. Why did they tell her at the shop that there was nothing they could do? (1,5)
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A.5. What does she propose? Tick the right box/boxes. (1)
to get a new DVD player

to get her money back

to change the plug of the DVD player

to get a gift check

B. Grammar and vocabulary

B1. Match the words/phrases with the pictures. (3)
Im angry.

Oh, look at how shes gazing at him!

Im excited.

Why do you point your finger?

Im so bored.

In the summer I always squint.

B2. Circle the right modal verb. (3)

a. He can / may run very fast. He is a great athlete.
b. I think you should / cant eat more stop smoking.

c. If you dont help me, I will / must tell mum!

d. You can / have to be 18, to get a drivers license.
e. I cant / might not swim. I dont know how to!
f. Its so cold. You may / ought to wear a jacket.

B2. Complete the sentences with the right form of the adjectives in brackets. (3)
a. This car is a lot _______________________ (beautiful) than your fathers.
b. Who is _______________________ (good) player in the team?
c. This was _____________________ (bad) play I have seen in my life!
d. Betty is ____________________ (tall) than George.
e. Tom can run ___________________ (fast) than his brother.
f. Ill buy the black one. Its ____________________ (cheap).

B3. Complete the conversation by choosing the correct phrase from the box. (3)

Uh, I see. Have a look at this one. It has got a long-lasting battery, a very large memory
and it costs 70 euros.
Well, I would like an mp3 player.
That sounds nice. Ill take this one! Thank you!
Hello, how can I help you?
What about that one, then? It costs 40 euros and the battery can last up to 16 hours of
music.
I dont mind. I just want something that is value for money.

Sales assistant:
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Costumer:
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Sales assistant: There are a lot of new models! Have you got a specific brand in mind?
Costumer:
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Sales assistant:
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Costumer: Thats too expensive for an mp3 player, dont you think?
Sales assistant:
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Costumer:
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Sales assistant: Thank you, sir. Bye bye!

C. Dictation (2)
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Good luck!!!

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A. Read the following text and do the activities.

Ancient Epidaurus
Being the most important port of the
Peloponnese in the Saronic Gulf, Epidaurus
is
believed to be the birthplace of Apollo's
son,
Asclepius the healer.
Modern Epidaurus
Epidaurus does not merely stand for
ancient
history, drama and culture, it is also the
place

where the first Greek Constitution was

signed in
1822. Today it is a resort offering different
kinds
of recreational holidays. For example, agrotourism reaches its peak during the
agricultural
summer bazaar that has been held in
Ancient
Epidaurus since 1988.
Things to see
Visit the site of Hera (at the 'Cultural

Centre') or
wonder at the statue of Artemis (at the top
of
the hill in the village) or gaze at Dimitra (at
'St
Marina'). The sanctuary of Apollo Maleatas
and
also the sanctuary of Asclepius are also
worth
seeing.

How to get there

We are situated midway along the east
coast of
the Argolis district. It is easy to reach by
road via
Athens-Corinth Canal if you take the main
highway or the scenic routes from Nafplion
or
Ermioni-Kranidi. You can also get here by
ferry
or Flying Dolphin from Piraeus.

1. Name three important sights of Epidaurus.

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2. Epidaurus is famous for
a. historical reasons and entertainment.
b. its history and culture.
c. being a historical, cultural and recreational destination.
3. Write two lines maximum to best advertise Epidaurus, based on what you read
about it. What you write should be appropriate for a touristic leaflet.
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4. Use your pen to draw on the map the four possible routes you can take from
Athens to Ancient Epidaurus.

B. Grammar and vocabulary

1. Match the words to the pictures. (3)

guard
oracle
lightening
curious
fortune
percentage

2.a. Complete the sentences with words/phrases from the box. (3)

from start to finish

fed up

pleased

titanic

from morning to night

grateful

He really did make a ____________ effort to win this competition. He even went to another
country to train. He was so ____________________ with the poor conditions at the stadium that
he decided to move to Belgium with his coach. So, after training for five long months,
______________________, he was finally ready to compete. The results proved him right and we
were all more than ____________________ to see him win the gold medal. At the end, he thanked
his funs. He also said how _________________ he was to his family for supporting him
______________________ and promised to do his best to prepare for the next Championship.
2.b. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets. (2.5)
a. According to mythology, gods are ________________ (mortal).
b. He seeks _________________ (employ) in the private sector.
c. Theo claims to have ____________________ (telepath) powers.
d. She has an ________________ (artist) nature. Not only she draws wonderfully but she is a
great dancer as well.
e. We need to find a ______________ (solve) to this problem as soon as possible.

3. Match to complete the sentences. (2)

If you come tomorrow

you need to attend the meeting.

Id really feel disappointed

if you didnt show up.

Whether you feel like it or not,

you were the mayor of this town?

What would you do if

can you bring me my book back?

4. Put the verbs in the Present Perfect Simple or the Present perfect Continuous.
(1.5)
a. They _______________________ (play) football all morning. Hence, they are so tired.
b. I _________________________ (work) for this company in the past but I really wouldnt advise
you to go there.
c. It ____________________ (rain) so much that several houses flooded.

C. Dictation (2)
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Good luck!!!