ColegioC.C.T. 09PES0763R

Watson y CrickSchool year 2016-2017

SecundariaFIRST TERM

Subject: English 2nd Grade

Teacher: Claudia Alejandra Pech Arona

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Aim of this test: To check how well the students can express routines and actions in progress as well as to make use of vocabulary related to family and criminal acts.

General Instructions:

  • Read carefully every section of this test and follow the directions given
  • Take into consideration that you have around 50 minutes to answer this test
  1. Listening.Listen to the following speakers and choose the best answer for each question, the track will be played only twice.
  1. Where did Peter and Anna last see each other?

a)At Cathy's graduation party b) At Cathy's birthday partyc) At Cathy’s home party

  1. How has Peter's hairstyle changed?

a)He dyed his hair in black b) He's had it cut shorterc) He didn’t change his hair

  1. Why did Peter get his hair cut short?

a)Because he wanted to try a new styleb) Because he didn't like brushing and washing it so often

c) Because he wanted to look younger

  1. What color were Peter's glasses?

a)Purpleb) blackc) red

  1. Why did Anna move into a new apartment?

a)Because she wanted to live in an exclusive zoneb) Because she needed a cheaper place

c) Because it was too small for her

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II Complete the following chart with the third person singular form of PRESENT and –ing form of the verbs below

Verb / Third person singular (He, She, It) / –ing form / Plural personal pronouns (You, We, They) / First person singular (I)
Have
Kill
Rob
Be
Do

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III Choose the correct form of the verb (present simple, present continuous or past simple) to complete the following sentences. Write the letter in the space

  1. She is an extraordinary hat!!

a)Usingb) wearsc) usesd) wearing

  1. I’m worried for James, he alwayson time

a)Arrivedb) arrivesc) arrivingd) arrive

  1. The last night my family and I lunch in the new Russian restaurant

a)Wentb) hasc) hadd) having

  1. Look, Shean amazing performance!

a)Dob) didc) is doingd) does

  1. My favorite season is winter when we skiing

a)Goesb) wentc) goingd) go

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IV. Choose among a, an, the or 0 (no article) to complete the following sentences.

1My Uncle Paul is _____ artist in Paris.

2 _____ blue whales are very large mammals.

3I’m going to _____ cinema to see The Worst Family.

4Mum bought _____ new jacket for me today. It’s great!

5You should never look at _____ sun. It’s bad for your eyes.

6I’m looking in the fridge, but I can’t see _____ milk.

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V. Look at the following family tree and complete the sentences below with the vocabulary given in the box

  1. Marc is Henry’s
  2. Susan is Charlotte’s
  3. Charles is Ellen’s
  4. Olivia is Henry’s
  5. Charlotte is Henry’s

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VI. Read the article and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

The Incredible Machine

Everyone has a favorite attractionat an amusement park, and I am no different. However, unlike most people who seem to prefer rollercoasters, my favorite ride is a little more gentle. Every time I go toConey Island, Navy Pier, or the Santa Monica Pier, I absolutely have to ride the Ferris wheel.

The Ferris wheel is simple and yet also quite complex. That is, riding it is easy, but how it works is complicated. A series of carts are attached to a wheel, which is attached to a rim. That rim rotates vertically around an axis, and gravity keeps the carts upright. As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can make safe and fun Ferris wheels.

While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very exciting. The fact of being high in the air makes it so much more entertaining than a lot of rides. I mean, how often do you hang from that high up in daily life?

Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don’t seek Ferris wheels out because of their excitement. Rather, I find them very relaxing. At the top of the Ferris wheel, you get beautiful sights of the park. You also get a sense of calm that you don’t get in the hustle and bustle of the park below.

Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they are lit up at night. In fact, the original Ferris wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be ridden.

The first Ferris wheel was made by and named after George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He designed it for the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893. It was the tallest attraction there, standing 264 feet high.

However, visitors to the fair were impressed by the size of the ride as well as the mechanics of it. In 1893, anything that was not turned by hand was considered a sight to see. And the wheel, which was amachine, was truly incredible to see. Further, as one visitor put it, the wheel was amazing because it seemed to be missing support. That is, it did not look like it could stand on its own. And yet it did and even rotated!

Ferris wheel technology has only improved since then. Most of today’s Ferris wheels are much larger than that first one. The largest in the world is the"SingaporeFlyer," which stands slightly taller than twice what Ferris’s did!

Today, the Ferriswheel is the most common amusement park ride. But that does not mean you should take them for granted. Instead, be thankful for Ferris’ invention. The next time you’re at an amusement park, don’t just look up at the impressive wheel in the sky on your wayto a newerattraction. Take it for a spin!

1. As used in paragraph 1, the wordattractionmost nearlymeans

a) Senseb) Parkc) Ride

2. It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the Santa Monica Pier are all examples of

a) Amusement parksb) Ferris wheelsc) Vacation spots

3. What does the author likebestabout Ferris wheels?

a) The impressive engineering and beauty of themb) The excitement and thrills they guarantee c) The beautiful sights and relaxation they allow

4. According to the passage, the Ferris wheel was originally designed for

a) Coney Islandb) The world’s Chicagp fairc) Singapore

5. Using information in the passage, the reader can understand that the tallest Ferris wheel in the world is

a) Under 250 feet tallb) Between 250 and 500 feet tallc) Between 500 and 750 feet tall

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VII. Look at the following chart and complete it with the right form of the verbs in their PAST SIMPLE form

Infinitive / Past Simple
  1. Do

  1. Be

  1. Look

  1. Steal

  1. Have

  1. Give

  1. Say

  1. Tell

  1. Sell

  1. Write

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VIII Put the verbs into the correct tense (Simple Past or Past Continuous).

  1. She (go) to school, (take) out her textbook and (begin) to learn.
  2. When it (start) to rain, our dog (want) to come inside.
  3. When Jane (study) a language course in Ireland, she (visit) Blarney Castle.
  4. When I (be) on my way home, I (see) an accident.
  5. John (have) breakfast when her daughter(arrived)

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IX Look at the following pictures and choose the name for each one from the box below

Senior Citizen Robbery Single Married Burglary Only child Shoplifting Mugging Young Adult

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