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Table of specifications 4
Test 1 5
Test 2 9
Test 3 13
Answer Key 17
Progress tests
2 ASA • Upgrade 8
Introduction
More than ever, teachers need to possess a range of resources that will invest the
assessment of their students’ work with greater validity and reliability. The present set of
tests is designed to offer teachers opportunities to use resources that prepare students
both for internal and external assessment.
These three books of tests have two goals. They aim to aid teachers along the
“long trail of assessment” by providing resources they can use to assess their students
at different stages of learning and, at the same time, help prepare students to face the
external assessment challenge they will encounter, namely the Key for Schools Test.
With this in mind, a wide range of tests have been created. First and foremost, a
selection of three placement tests has been created in order to determine where each
learner stands and what their specific learning needs are. Then three progress tests per
unit can be used to assess the students’ development; each one can be edited in order to
create two different versions of the same test or even to adapt the test to the specific
group each teacher is working with. The tests herein include a variety of items and a
level of difficulty appropriate for 8th graders. Thirdly, a set of 15 mini-tests, five for
each unit, aims to offer more opportunities for teachers to assess their students’
development and areas of strength and/or weakness with regard to the specific language
items taught in each unit. It is expected that the use of these grammar tests will inform
both the teacher and the learner on the areas which need to be further explored or
recycled with regard to the progress test at the end of each unit.
We believe the tests herein can also be viewed as an opportunity for formative
assessment, which will foster reflection and discussion about teaching and learning
between teachers and students. What is more, they can be re-used or edited in order to
re-assess particular areas of weakness. This book closes with a Mock Key for Schools
Test which will make teachers and learners aware of the challenge they will face at a
later stage of their learning.
The Team
ASA • Upgrade 8 3
Table of specifications
Placement Tests
Contents
Number
Skills Types of Items Marks
Topics Language of items
A
Listening 3 20
comprehension Daily routine Verb tense revision
Adverbs of frequency
Summer holidays • Multiple choice
Degree of adjectives
Connectors • Sequencing
• Short answer
(text comprehension)
C
4 30
Language
D • Essay
1 20
Written production (40 to 50 words)
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A – Listening comprehension 20 marks
1. Listen to the first part of the text and tick (√) the words that are used. 10 marks
2. Listen to the first part of the text again and say if the sentences 5 marks
are True (T), False (F) or Impossible to Know (IK).
3. Listen to the last part of the text and fill in the blanks with the missing words. 5 marks (5x1 mark)
In our daily lives, we use energy to think, walk, , breathe and perform many other
actions. The b) it takes our body to do these things comes from two places: fat reserves
in the c) and the food we eat every day. If you don’t eat healthy d) ,
you’ll find that you are feeling weak. If you don’t e) the right nutrients, your body cannot
function properly.
http://hutchinsonm.hubpages.com (abridged and adapted),
accessed in July 2013
© ASA • Upgrade 8 5
B – Reading comprehension 30 marks
Saturday
Today wasn’t a very good day. I got up late because mum didn’t wake me up! There
was no bread so I didn’t have any breakfast. I was hungry all morning! I arrived at the
shopping mall half an hour late and Tina wasn’t there. She’s going to be angry with me!
I went shopping on my own and I spent too much money. I bought some new boots.
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They’re fantastic, but now I haven’t got any money and I can’t buy tickets for the music
concert. Oh dear! I’m terrible with money.
I didn’t have any money for the bus and I walked home. Of course, it started to rain
and I didn’t have my umbrella! My shoe has got a hole in it and my foot got wet. When
I got home I was wet, cold and hungry! I wanted to go out with Tim in the evening, but
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he was busy. Wonderful!
In the end, I stayed home and watched TV with dad. The programmes were boring.
He wanted to watch the football match and I hate football, so I went to bed at 9.30 and
wrote this! Perhaps tomorrow is going to be a better day. I hope so!
a) 3 rd
person. b) 1 person.
st
c) 2 nd
person.
3. Match the words from the second paragraph with their correct definition. 10 marks (4x2,5 mark)
C – Language 30 marks
1. Go back to the text on part B. Re-read the third paragraph carefully and write down all the verbs
you can find in the past simple. 6 marks
2. Match the signs with the name of the places where they can be found. 12 marks (6x2 marks)
1 2 3
4 5
6
3. Write the following sentences in the present simple (PS) and present continuous (PC). 8 marks (4x2 marks)
4. Look at the following map and fill in the gaps with the expressions from the box.
Some are not used. 4 marks
turn left
turn right
go straight on
next to
opposite
go along
in front of
Tom is at the police station. He is asking for help to go to the train station.
Tom: Can you tell me the way to the train station, please?
Officer Jones: Of course! When you leave the police station, turn right and a) Main Street.
On the corner of Pine Street you’ll see a men’s wear shop, b) the bar. c) and
d) . You’ll find the train station in front of you.
What is a normal day like for you? Describe your daily routine.
Use the following questions to help you write a text of about 40-50 words.
1. Listen to part 1 and write the missing information for each sentence. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
2. Order the sentences according to what you hear in part 2. 5 marks (5x1 mark)
3. Listen to part 3 and match each beginning with its correct ending. One is not used. 5 marks (5x1 mark)
Summer program
2. Identify four positive things about the C.T.Y. experience. 6 marks (4x1,5 marks)
3. Are the sentences True (T) or False (F)?
Justify the false ones with sentences from the text. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
C – Language 30 marks
3. Link the clauses from the column A to the ones from column C using when or while. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
A B C
b) They were doing their homework (B) she fell and broke her leg.
(1) when
c) Peter was cleaning his closet (C) dad was cooking dinner.
(2) while
d) Were you having a shower (D) I saw a car accident.
e) Janice was walking down the street (E) Jean was washing the dishes.
4. Join the sentences using the words in brackets. 10 marks (4x2,5 marks)
a) Sarah attended John Hopkins University. She went to the University of Virginia. (then)
1. Listen to part 1 and choose the correct option. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
a) Disney World, no matter how old you are, brings out the worst / brings out the best / leaves the least
out of you.
b) It makes you feel like a child / like an old person / like other people.
c) The staff always are so attentive and bad / helpful and nice / angry and nervous.
d) It was such a nice / such a bad / such a useless thing.
e) They seem to have affordable buses and trains / prices for rooms / harbours and towers.
2. Listen to part 2 and match each beginning with its correct ending. One is not used. 5 marks (5x1 mark)
3. Order the sentences according to what you hear in part 3. 5 marks (5x1 mark)
a) We reserved lunch.
b) The Disney Jr. and Beauty and the Beast shows.
c) We were excited to return.
d) Coming back to Disney World.
e) She loved taking a picture.
B – Reading comprehension 30 marks
Beaches
Sydney also has some of the best beaches you
can find. If you plan to enjoy the sun at the famous
Bondi Beach, don’t forget the climate in the
10 southern hemisphere is the opposite of the
northern hemisphere. Australia’s summer is in
January and July and August is the coldest time of
the year. Of course, their summers are much
longer. You should expect about 8 months of
15 sunshine.
Language
What makes Sydney great along with its unique attractions is that everyone speaks
English. This may sound obvious but traveling to a strange country where everything
is new may be difficult. If you cannot understand anyone, it makes it even harder.
20 Their variety of English is different from American or British English. And it may take
some time getting used to. Australians may use the same words but they have different
meanings to those we use in the States.
Hospitality
If you need help or have a question, you will find that Australians are nice and more
25 than happy to help. I found that asking for help resulted in hours of conversations. This
is great family vacation destination where the sun always shines and the hospitality
never ends.
http://voices.yahoo.com/why-visit-sydney-australia-87066.html (abridged and adapted), accessed in January 2014
1. Complete this file about Sydney with information from the text. 6 marks (4x1,5 marks)
a) Country
b) Characteristics of Sydney
c) Location
d) Age
2. Match the pairs of equivalents. One does not apply. 4 marks (4x1 mark)
e) Australians use the same words as the Americans and the English.
1. Choose the correct form of the adjective in each sentence. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
4. Link the clauses from the column A to the ones from column C using when or while. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
A B C
Which country would you like to visit? Write 40-50 words expressing your opinion.
Answer key
Contents
Number
Skills Types of Items Marks
Topics Language of items
A
Listening 3 20
comprehension Team Up! Present simple and
present continuous
D • Essay
Written 1 20
production (60 words)
A – Listening comprehension 20 marks
You are going to listen to some information about Corey and Angie, twin brother and sister.
1. Listen to part 1. What is the text about? Tick (√) the correct answer. 5 marks
a) Corey and Angie enjoy playing all kinds of indoor sports / outdoor games / extracurricular activities.
b) On particularly nice days / rainy mornings / cold evenings, Corey and Angie have been known to kick around
the soccer ball, toss around the baseball, or go on long runs.
c) In just a month the twins will go to grammar school / primary school / high school.
d) Angie is thinking about try her hand / begin to play / play in the land at a sport she has never played.
e) They’re having a problem / facing a problem / solving a problem a lot of teens face.
3. Order the sentences according to what you hear in part 2. 5 marks (5x1 mark)
3. Are the sentences True (T) or False (F)? Justify the false ones with sentences from the text. 8 marks (4x2 marks)
4.4. What is the most basic reason for joining a club or a team?
C – Language 30 marks
1. Match the words to their definitions. One definition isn’t used. 5 marks (5x1 mark)
3. Form correct sentences using the present simple or the present continuous
and the words below. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
Write an email to a friend telling him/her about your extracurricular activities. Which are they?
Why did you choose them? What are the benefits of doing such activities?
Write about 60 words expressing your opinion.
A – Listening comprehension 20 marks
a) English e) History
b) Physical Education f) Maths
c) Chemistry g) Science
d) Moral Studies h) Geography
2. Order the sentences according to what you hear in part 2. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
3. Listen to part 3 and choose the correct option. 8 marks (4x2 marks)
FAVOURITE: a) I don’t think / I can’t believe / In my opinion I’m saying this, but b) I began to hate / I’ve
learned to love maths. I think it’s just because my teacher explains so well and it all c) makes sense / means
nothing / becomes hard now. Getting straight As in it is wonderful. It’s d) a mental challenge / an extra difficulty
/ a physical illness also, which I like.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com (abridged and adapted),
accessed in January 2014
B – Reading comprehension 30 marks
1. Identify four reasons why the narrator does sports. 2 marks (4x0,5 marks)
2. Find synonyms for the words/expressions below in paragraph 2. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
a) trusting
b) forcing
c) in shape
d) medicine
e) concentrate
3. Are the sentences True (T) or False (F)?
Justify the false ones with sentences from the text. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
b) She says she learned more from her failures than her successes.
d) The conditions were so hard that she didn’t end the race.
C – Language 30 marks
a) At the moment Jill is cleaning up / cleans up the house while John is taking / takes the dog for a walk.
b) When Paul gets / is getting home, Susan is doing / does her assignments.
c) Annie always is washing / washes her swimming suits when she gets / is getting home.
d) Sarah never leaves / is leaving the gym before she is taking / takes a shower.
e) James often goes / is going hiking on his own. He loves / is loving to be alone in the forest.
2. Fill in the gaps with past simple forms. 10 marks (10x1 mark)
b) They / go to France / and while they / drive there / they / have an accident / .
c) Nobody / be / hurt / but after the accident / they / feel / very / nervous / .
e) Mark and his friends / not want / to tell anyone / about the accident / .
You are going to hear a text about what good friends are supposed to be.
Listen and answer the questions below.
1. Listen to part 1 and tick (√) the right option to complete the sentence. 5 marks
a) We may be in trouble.
b) They will be there without hesitation.
c) We all make mistakes.
d) We really need a friend.
e) We need somebody to support us.
3. Listen to part 2 and choose the correct option. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
A best friend is someone who a) confides and likes / trusts and cares about you. No matter how busy he or she
may be, but they’ll b) always be there for / never ignore / often advise you when you need them. They live up to
your expectations and c) frequently order you / often tell you what to do / always give you advice and shed tears
when you’re in pain and worried. They d) don’t tell your ideas / keep your secrets / never reveal your ideals and
would do anything for you. They fight with you but when someone hurts you they go crazy and they e) never hide
anything / often keep something / always hold nothing from you.
1. Identify four reasons why choosing friends is important. 2 marks (4x0,5 marks)
2. Find synonyms for the words below in paragraphs 2 and 3. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
a) indispensable d) understand
b) value e) hard
c) content
4.4. Who are the people who stand by you when times are difficult?
C – Language 30 marks
1. Match the functions on the left with the expressions on the right. 8 marks
b) People who are rude and too proud couldn’t / can’t / should be real friends.
c) Teens don’t have / couldn’t / mustn’t choose their friends based on their looks, but on their ideas and beliefs
or they may / should / must be easily disappointed.
d) You can’t / must / should believe I’d become a friend of Janet’s. She’s too selfish. She could / might / has
to change her attitudes completely to be my friend
e) Good friends can / must / could be trustworthy, funny and loyal. A good friend can / must / shouldn’t lie.
f) Someone who is easily amused and feels satisfied with his life mustn’t / shouldn’t / could be the friend you are
looking for. I have to / shouldn’t / couldn’t admit that’s not easy to find.
3. Form sentences using the past simple or the past continuous. 12 marks (6x2 marks)
Imagine that a friend of yours has just had a fight with his/her best friend.
Write an agony aunt letter giving suggestions to solve the problem.
Write about 60 words.
Use expressions for giving opinions and advice.
Answer key
Progress Tests (Unit 1) True; d) False – “But I kept going, finished the race (…)”
(ll. 10-11); e) True.
4. 4.1. It is 1%; 4.2. She loves being part of a team, working
Test 1 together and relying on each other;4.3. It keeps people fit
A – Listening comprehension and healthy; 4.4. It’s the perfect remedy and helps you
1. c). focus, switch off and relax.
2. a) outdoor games; b) nice days; c) high school; C – Language
d) try her hand; e) facing a problem. 1. a) is cleaning up; is taking; b) gets; is doing; c) washes;
3. 1. c); 2. e); 3. b); 4. a); 5. d). gets; d) leaves; takes; e) goes; loves.
2. a) were; b) Did… watch; finished; c) didn’t know;
B – Reading comprehension d) came; wasn’t; e) Did… offer; weren’t.
1. explore career interests; find friends; get support; 3. a) Did Mark and his friends go skiing last year?
meet people who are different. b) They went to France and while they were driving there
2. a) (4); b) (5); c) (3); d) (2). they had an accident. c) Nobody was hurt but after the
3. a) False – “You get to explore your physical, creative, accident they felt very nervous.
social, and career interests.” (ll. 9-10); b) True; c) False d) When they were waiting for the ambulance, there was a
– “(…) it looks good when you try to go to university or to small avalanche. e) Mark and his friends didn’t want to tell
get a job and shows you’re mature and responsible.” anyone about the accident.
(ll. 20-21); d) True.
4. 4.1. They can help you meet new people. 4.2. They tell
them that you are mature and responsible. 4.3. Specific Test 3
activities help with specific objectives. 4.4. The most basic
reason for joining a club or team is that it gives you A – Listening comprehension
something to do and stops you from getting bad habits. 1. b).
2. 1. d); 2. a); 3. e); 4. c); 5. b).
C – Language 3. a) trusts and cares; b) always be there; c) always give you
1. a) (5); b) (1); c) (4); d) (3); e) (2). advice; d) keep your secrets; e) never hide anything.
2. a) is rehearsing; b) is studying; has; c) take; start; finish;
d) are getting; take part; e) enjoy; f) like; does; prefers; B – Reading comprehension
g) plays; participate; are playing. 1. Guides in life; help define who you are; are family;
3. a) She is usually very supportive. b) Are they leaving share important parts of your life.
for school now? c) Susan is reading an English book 2. a) essential (l. 10); b) appreciate (l. 11); c) happy (l. 15);
at the moment. d) While she is doing her assignments, d) stand by (l. 16); e) difficult (l. 17);
I am rehearsing for the play. e) Mary doesn’t know what 3. a) False – “There are some friends who are closer to you
the word “relieved” means. than others (…)” (l. 6); b) True; c) False – “(…) you
should choose someone you know will not lie.” (l. 13); d)
True; e) True.
Test 2 4. 4.1. … because trust and honesty are essential in any
relationship. 4.2. She/He will be honest everytime.
A – Listening comprehension 4.3. In the fun times. 4.4. Your true friends.
1. a); e); f); g).
2. 1. d); 2. a); 3. e); 4. c); 5. b). C – Language
3. a) I can’t believe; b) I’ve learned to love; c) makes sense; 1. (1) a); b); c); f); g). (2) d); e); h).
d) mental challenge. 2. a) should; b) can’t; c) mustn’t; may; d) can’t; has to;
B - Reading comprehension e) must; shouldn’t; f) could; have to.
1. Naturally competitive; always enjoyed winning; 3. a) Did you meet your friends last night? b) When I got to
the challenge; pushing yourself. the pub, most of them were leaving. c) I didn’t know what
2. a) relying on (l. 13); b) dragging (l. 14); c) fit (l. 15); time we were meeting. d) I didn’t spend much time with
d) remedy (l. 15); e) focus (l. 15). them yesterday. e) We were meeting again tomorrow, but
3. a) F – “I was in that rare 1% of girls who always loved they decided not to. f) Didn’t you plan another evening
physical education at school (…)” (ll. 1-2); b) True; c) out?
Table of specifications
Progress Tests (Unit 2)
Contents
Number
Skills Types of Items Marks
Topics Language of items
A
Listening 3 20
comprehension Chill Out! Compound words
• Short answer
(text comprehension)
C
3 30
Language
D • Essay
Written 1 20
production (60 words)
A – Listening comprehension 20 marks
You are going to hear a famous actress being interviewed about her recent work.
1. Listen to part 1 and say what the name of the programme is. Tick (√) the correct option. 2 marks
a) She’s currently appearing on Broadway in the spectacular musical, Morning wakeups / Daydreams / Nightmares.
b) “I’ve been working non-stop / fulltime / extra hours since I began working on my new movie.”
e) It is very different from the stage world / performing work / theatre work.
f) But that’s been the great thing / real deal / funny side.
3. Listen to part 3 of the text to fill in the gaps. 12 marks (6x2 marks)
http://www.thebiographychannel.co.uk/biographies/emma-watson.html
(abridged and adapted), accessed in January 2014
1. Fill in the table with information from the text. 5 marks (5x2 marks)
a) Name
b) Birthdate
c) Birthplace
d) Job
3. Choose the options to complete the sentences according to the text. 10 marks (4x2,5 marks)
a) her mum remarried. b) her parents divorced. c) her brother was born.
3.2. Acting was always…
a) she does part-time. b) she does for a living. c) she never wanted to do.
4.5. Is Emma concerned about the environment? Justify with a sentence from the text.
C – Language 30 marks
1. Complete the sentences below using the words in the box. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
2. Fill in the gaps with the correct possessive pronouns or determiners. 10 marks (10x1 mark)
a) We didn’t really like Ang Lee’s film Life of Pi. But he is one of favourite directors.
b) Tim Burton’s films are very interesting. adaptations of famous stories or films are
extraordinary. No other producer makes films like .
c) Burton and Johnny Depp have worked together in several films. I think collaboration
is very successful and exciting. Burton uses talent to choose the films he wants to
produce. Depp puts in excellent performing skills.
d) I think one of favourite films with Johnny Depp is Edward Scissorhands. It is one
of best parts.
e) Emma Thompson’s screenplay for Sense and Sensibility was very successful. screenplay won
the Oscar for the Best Adapted Screenplay. This means no other screenplay was as good as .
c) films / more / prefers / Paul / are / Leonardo DiCaprio / interesting / his / because / .
1.1. Which jobs did this top model dream of as a child? Tick (√) the correct options. 4 marks
When I was a young girl in Illinois, I could never have even a) about a life like mine.
I would like to acknowledge and thank God for the b) good fortune I’ve had. I am blessed
with a wonderful, healthy family and a c) that has given me the opportunity to experience
so many incredible things as well as opened the door to countless d) – past, present and future.
My e) behind the creation of this f) is to share with you some
of the things I’ve done, some of the things I’m currently up to, and a little of what I’ve learned along the way.
3. Listen to part 2 and decide if the sentences below are True (T) or False (F). 10 marks (5x2 marks)
Think ahead
If you are lucky enough to get a contract, you should also
20 know all the difficulties that come with the job. Depending
on the jobs you get, traveling can take you away from home
a lot. Rejection is also something, especially at the beginning
of the career, you need to get used to. Even if they have
contracts, some models have part-time jobs. That’s why we
25 recommend having a plan B just in case your modeling career
doesn’t work out. But, if you manage to make it, there is a
world
of opportunities. Models like Gisele Bündchen, Cindy Crawford
1. Identify the four types of models the text refers to. 2 marks (4x0,5 marks)
2. Match the words/expressions from the text with their definitions. One is not used. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
3. Quote sentences from the text to justify the sentences below. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
a) Girls who want to become models need to have specific physical characteristics.
4.1. What is the first decision when you want to become a model?
1. Fill in the gaps with the words from the box. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
catwalkhairdressersoutfitshigh-heeledself-esteem
2. Complete the sentences with who, whose or which. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
3. Join the sentences below using which, whose, that or whose. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
a) Elle McPherson was a very famous top model. Her career was very successful. (whose)
b) Kate Moss is a British model. Her face is often seen on magazine covers. (whose)
d) Designers prepare their latest creations. They are worn by top models. (which)
e) Many schools organise eco-fashion shows. The shows are very popular. (that)
Imagine that you have just been signed by a modelling agency and that you are now in Paris,
ready to start working as a model.
Write a postcard to a friend telling him/her about your feelings as you arrive in the city and
the show you are going to participate in. Write about 60 words.
A – Listening comprehension 20 marks
2. Find equivalents of the words/expressions below in paragraphs 3 and 4. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
a) concentrate d) favourite
c) very long/big
3. Quote from the text to justify the sentences below. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
a) The writer had attended other music festivals before going to Glastonbury.
c) He enjoyed both new music and music he was already familiar with.
C – Language 30 marks
1. Choose the best word to complete each sentence. 10 marks (5x2 marks)
1.1. The of their most recent song tells the story of a boy who loves a girl.
a) Jamie is a huge fan of Metallica. He hasn’t been able to buy tickets for their concert. (but)
b) All tickets for Glastonbury next year have already been sold. We must wait for the resale in June. (so)
c) People say that Prince is going to perform at Glastonbury Festival this year. His agent has just
denied it. (however)
d) You have to buy tickets in January to guarantee your presence at Glastonbury. (in order to)
e) Many well-known bands and singers performed at the festival this year, but the Rolling Stones were the most
popular. (although)
D – Written production 20 marks
Imagine that you have just attended a live concert by your favourite band or singer. Write a text of about 60
words in which you describe the experience: your feelings and the impact of the concert.
Answer key
Progress Tests (Unit 2) 4. 4.1. Finding out the type of modelling you want to do.
4.2. Swimsuit or catalogue modelling. 4.3. About four weeks.
4.4. Dealing with rejection.
Test 1
C – Language
A – Listening comprehension 1. a) catwalk; b) high-heeled; outfits; c) self-esteem;
1. a). d) hairdressers.
2. a) Daydreams; b) non-stop; c) debut; d) a very rewarding; 2. a) who; b) whose; c) whose; d) who; e) which.
e) theatre work; f) great thing. 3. a) Elle McPherson was a very famous top model whose career
3. a) movie; b) lead; c) work with; d) big stars; e) take; was very successful. b) Kate Moss is a British model whose
f) autograph. face is often seen on magazine covers. c) Agencies hire
models, who have to be punctual and professional.
B – Reading comprehension d) Designers prepare their latest creations, which are worn by
1. a) Emma Charlotte Duerre Watson; b) 15 April 1990; c) Paris, top models. e) Many schools organise eco-fashion shows that
France; d) Actress; e) Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and are very popular.
the Philosopher’s Stone.
2. a) (1); b) (4); c) (6); d) (5); e) (2).
3. 3.1. b). 3.2. c). 3.3. c). 3.4. a). Test 3
4. 4.1. She is famous for the role of Hermione Granger in the
Harry Potter films. 4.2. No, she had already starred in some A – Listening comprehension
theatre plays. 4.3. When she was a child. 4.4. She learned 1. a).
acting at a theatre school called Stagecoach. 4.5. Yes, she is: 2. a) online Ticket Sale; b) double check; c) valid ticket;
“She also worked with Fair Trade fashion brand People Tree d) in possession of; e) cannot exchange.
to design an organic cotton teen spring collection.” (ll. 24-25) 3. a) 18; b) entrance permitted; c) 21H00; d) denied;
e) after 5 pm; f) through the whole day.
C – Language
1. a) daylight; b) lifestyle; c) well-known; d) talk show; B – Reading comprehension
e) software. 1. a).
2. a) our; b) His; his/him; c) their; his; his; d) my; his; 2. a) focus (l. 11); b) arguments (l. 12); c) massive (l. 12);
e) Her; hers. d) preference (l. 15); e) heaps (l. 16).
3. a) Sarah said Keira Knightley is her favourite actress. b) She 3. a) “(…) after attending Reading Festival in 2008 and 2009
has watched all her films. c) Paul prefers Leonardo DiCaprio, I took some time away from the festival scene (…)” (ll. 3-4);
because his films are more interesting. d) Jack and John say b) “Sitting at home and watching Glastonbury on TV was not
their favourite director is Steven Spielberg. e) We like Robert an option. In 2011 I did just that and told myself I want to go
Downey Jr, but our friends don’t. to there.” (ll. 8-10); c) “I discovered so much new music there
as well as music I already knew and loved. (…)” (ll. 13-14);
d) “The Rolling Stones were a personal preference – a piece
Test 2 of history that I’ll remember all my life.” (l. 15);
e) “The whole festival had a great vibe.” (l. 18)
A – Listening comprehension 4. 4.1. He went in for the resale of Glastonbury Festival tickets.
1. a); c); d). 4.2. He took a bus (from Norwich). 4.3. The weather; the
2. a) dreamed; b) incredibly; c) career; d) opportunities; people he was with; the experiences (the freedom of living
e) intention; f) website. away from the outside world, the music/arts; the wonderful
3. a) T; b) T; c) F; d) F; e) T. performances).
• Correct / incorrect
• Multiple choice
- Sequencing items will only be given marks if the whole sequence is correct
• True / false
- One mark off in true / false items for each incorrect quotation from the text,
• Matching
when applicable
• Sequencing
- One mark off in true / false items for each incorrect answer, if quotation from the text is
• Short answer (blank filling)
correct, when applicable
16 to 20: The student shows excellent writing skills; totally respects the topic or text type; presents
his own ideas about the topic, contextualises and develops them; uses appropriate
and varied cohesive devices; organises the text in a coherent manner; mistakes (structure
or spelling) are irrelevant for the comprehension of message.
12 to 15: The student shows reasonable writing skills; respects the topic or the text type; presents
some ideas about the topic and contextualises them; uses simple cohesive devices
to organise text but not always successfully; choice of words is good; makes few mistakes
(structure or spelling) which hardly affect message.
8 to 11: The student shows some writing skills; respects the topic or the text type; presents some
ideas about the topic and tries to contextualise them; uses some cohesive devices
but the text is slightly disorganised; choice of words is reasonable; makes some mistakes
• Written production
(structure or spelling) which sometimes make message slightly confusing.
4 to 7: The student shows poor writing skills; mostly respects the topic or the text type;
presents some ideas about the topic but the text is slightly confused; uses few cohesive devices
but the text is not well organised; choice of words is poor; makes some mistakes (structure or
spelling) which sometimes impede meaning.
0 to 3: The student shows very poor writing skills; doesn’t fully respect the topic or the text type;
ideas are scarce and mostly decontextualised; uses few cohesive devices and the text is
disorganised; choice of words is very poor; makes many mistakes (structure or spelling) which
sometimes make message incomprehensible or illegible.
Note: the student will get 0 marks if the topic or text type is not respected, or if the whole text
is incomprehensible or illegible.