8th grade 2nd group

Name _______________________ Surname __________________

Vocabulary
A Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).
1 Leah likes to ___ kickboxing because it's similar A boring C relaxing
to karate. B exciting D tiring
A do C make 4 Jill’s got an amazing voice; her future in music
B go D play looks ___ .
A generous C bright
2 ___ pressure can influence the way a teenager B impressive D cheerful
behaves.
A Critic C Friend 5 Cary ___ with Science, so he gets some extra
B Bully D Peer help from his teacher.
A discourages C suffers
3 Basketball is a fast-paced game, which makes it B motivates D struggles
really ___ to watch.

B Underline the correct word.

1 You should take up a hobby to broaden your 5 Susan admits/motivates she can be bossy at
mind/brain. times.
2 Chris trains really hard – that’s why he’s always 6 Stefan studied hard last week and feels
ahead of the pack/crowd. arrogant/confident that he will pass the exam.
3 You can make/do a difference if you volunteer. 7 It’s cruel/rude to argue in front of guests.
4 Maria and I don’t have much in common, but we 8 Barry has bought new arrows for archery/
share a(n) schoolwork/interest in knitting fencing.

C Fill in with: to, in, on, across, away, along, over, about.
1 I like rock climbing, but I’m not very keen 5 I always listen __________ the coach during
__________ ice climbing. football practice.
2 Kurt’s interested __________ music and loves 6 A good friend can make you feel better
playing the guitar. __________ yourself.
3 It’s taken her months to get __________ her 7 Do you get __________ well with the rest of the
illness. team?
4 Dad is trying to get his message __________ 8 We’re going to get __________ for the weekend
that we all have to study harder. and go to the countryside.

D Complete the gaps with the words derived from the words in brackets.
1 Your desk is very _________________________, Clara. Please put those books back on the bookcase.
(TIDY)
2 They judged the gymnastics competition _________________________ . Maria should have won. (FAIRLY)
3 Those thin clothes are _________________________ for ice skating. It’s cold out there on the rink.
(APPROPRIATE)
4 I don’t think he did any research for his project. It contained a lot of _________________________ .
(ACCURACIES)

Grammar
E Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple, present continuous or present perfect.
1 Sue’s brothers ____________________________________ (have) football practice twice a week.
2 Why ___________________________________ (you/always/play) your guitar so loudly? I can’t concentrate!
3 I ____________________________________ (know) Kyle for three years. We met at college.
4 The archery class ____________________________________ (start) at 7:30, don’t be late!
5 James and his sister ____________________________________ (see) their dentist tomorrow afternoon.
6 Sorry, but I ____________________________________ (not/do) my homework yet, so I can’t go out today.
7 This cake ____________________________________ (taste) delicious!
8 ____________________________________ (Thomas/borrow) any books from the library so far.
F Complete the gaps with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 You look ______________________ (fit) than 2 In my opinion, knitting isn’t as
the last time I saw you. Have you joined the ______________________ (easy) as candle
gym? making.
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3 The ______________________ (early) you get 5 Badminton is ______________________
up, the more time you have to do things you (popular) sport in my school.
enjoy. 6 Jon goes jogging in the park
4 Kevin is a lot ______________________ (good) ______________________ (often) than he used
than his brother at sandboarding. to.
G Join the sentences. Use the relative pronouns in brackets.
1 Daniel is our new classmate. He’s very good at fencing. (who)

2 This is the forest. We usually go trekking here. (where)

3 Alice doesn’t like sports. Her mum is a lacrosse coach. (whose)

4 Max is afraid of heights. He doesn’t want to go paragliding with his friends tomorrow. (who)

5 Has Darren received the football boots? He ordered them from an online shop. (which)

6 The new sports centre is in Park Street. Ben’s brother works there. (where)

H Choose the correct word.

1 Kathy has never done karate before/ago.
2 Jon’s gone/been to the bank; could you call back in an hour?
3 Ann’s dad works as/like a paragliding instructor.
4 Have you finished your exams yet/already?
5 Paul is very good at archery; he’s taken lessons since/for last spring.
5 x 1 = 5 points

Everyday English
I Match.

What should I do? I have to change school.

1 a
I’ll give it a try, thanks. Not really.
2 b
What’s the matter? Poor you!
3 c
It really bothers me. Have you talked to your parents about it?
4 d
Have you tried explaining to them how you feel? You’re welcome.
5 e

5 x 2 = 10 points
Reading

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J Read the article. For each question, choose the correct
answer A, B, C or D.

Everyone knows that exercise is important, but it doesn’t need to be Everyone knows that exercise is important, but it doesn’t need to be
boring. After all, the more boring your workout is, the less likely it is boring. After all, the more boring your workout is, the less likely it is
that you will continue with it! So, most modern fitness programmes that you will continue with it! So, most modern fitness programmes
encourage people to stop jogging endlessly around boring tracks and encourage people to stop jogging endlessly around boring tracks and
have some fun! One of these programmes is Zumba, which started in have some fun! One of these programmes is Zumba, which started in
Cali, Columbia in the late 1980s. Cali, Columbia in the late 1980s.
Beto Perez’s love for dancing started at a very young age. Growing Beto Perez’s love for dancing started at a very young age. Growing
up in Cali, dance was an important part of Colombian culture, and up in Cali, dance was an important part of Colombian culture, and
Perez also loved the musical film Grease, which he saw when he Perez also loved the musical film Grease, which he saw when he
was seven. Years later, as a young adult, Perez studied at a dance was seven. Years later, as a young adult, Perez studied at a dance
academy in Cali, and gave aerobics classes in local gyms to earn a academy in Cali, and gave aerobics classes in local gyms to earn a
living. living.
One day in 1986, Perez forgot to bring a cassette with regular One day in 1986, Perez forgot to bring a cassette with regular
aerobics music to one of his classes. Instead, all he had in his bag aerobics music to one of his classes. Instead, all he had in his bag
1 was
Thea writer
cassettesays that most
of Columbian modern
dance fitness
music! So, takingprogrammes
a risk, he was a cassette of Columbian dance music! So, taking a risk, he
A are too easy. C focus on running. played the cassette, and taught a more upbeat class to match the
B are very boring. D try to be entertaining.

2 In his childhood, Perez

A acted in a film. C took part in aerobics classes.
B went to a dance school. D was inspired by local customs.

3 Perez played dance music in his aerobics class because

A his students asked him to. C he thought his students would enjoy it.
B it was the only music available. D he found regular aerobics music boring.

4 Places which offer Zumba classes

A must use official Zumba music. C don’t have to pay ‘Zumba Fitness’.
B must sell official Zumba clothes. D don’t charge their customers for Zumba lessons.

5 What would be a suitable introduction to this article?

A Looking for a new C Are you getting the

workout routine? Here, we most out of your workouts?
take a look at the pros and Here, Beto Perez, the
cons of Zumba. creator of Zumba, gives us
B Meet Beto Perez, D Success doesn’t
the creator of Zumba, who happen by accident. In this
created a business by article, we find out how Beto
sharing what he loves. Perez built his fitness 5 x 3 = 15 points
Writing
K Read the rubric and write your article. Use the viewpoints and reasons/examples.

You see this notice in an international English-language

magazine.
SEND US YOUR ARTICLES ON TEAM SPORTS!
We want your opinions on the importance of team sports for teens.
Should teens choose to play individual sports, or is it better for teens
to play in a team?
Write an article answering these questions and we will publish the
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 Viewpoints Reasons/Examples
1 learn importance of teamwork work as team to succeed, use in future careers
2 make friends shy teens make friends more easily

15 points

Listening
L Listen to five short dialogues. For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 You will hear two friends talking about an A badminton
assignment. When does the teacher want them B basketball
to hand it in? C karate
A Tuesday 4 You will hear two friends talking about free-time
B Wednesday activities. What activity does the boy do on
C Thursday Wednesdays?
A Zumba
2 You will hear two friends talking about a new B rock climbing
student in their school. How does the boy C archery
describe the new student?
A He is friendly. 5 You will hear two friends talking about sky diving.
B He is generous. What is Ken’s opinion of it?
C He is impatient. A It’s expensive.
B It’s boring.
3 You will hear two friends talking about hobbies. C It’s enjoyable.
What is the girl’s brother’s favourite hobby?
5 x 2 = 10 points

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