MID-TERM EXAM
LEVEL 5
Name: Nelson Yépez
Date: 2022/01/21
General instructions
- Please do not start the test until you are told to do so.
- This test is divided in 5 parts: Reading, listening, grammar and vocabulary,
writing and speaking.
- Do not hesitate to ask for help in case it is required.
Listening
- Listen and mark with an “X” the correct option.
1. What will the boy bring for the barbecue?
A. X B. C.
2. Which part of the boy’s body hurts now?
A. B. X C.
3. What will the visitors see last?
A. B. C. X
4. Where did the police catch the zebra?
A. B. C. X
5. What did the girl do yesterday?
A. B. C. X
- Listen and complete the sentences with one or two words:
1. People with likeability can ______work well____ with other people.
2. Nancy believes likeability is more important than other abilities in the first
_____interview___ of a new job.
3. She advices job hunters to spend time with _other people_______.
4. Nancy encourages people to apply for jobs even if they don’t have the
right_____qualifications____.
5. During an interview, it is important to _impress____ the interviewers to show
them you are friendly, positive and communicate well.
Reading.
- Read and choose the correct answer.
1. Harry thinks he said that he was going to be a tennis champion in order to
A) please his parents.
B) get some attention.
C) annoy his older brother.
D) persuade people that he was serious.
2. How did Harry feel after his first important competition?
A) confused about his defeat.
B) proud to be a member of the winning team.
C) ashamed of the way he treated another player.
D) amazed that he had got so far in the tournament.
3. What does Harry try to remember when he’s on the court?
A) Don’t let the other player surprise you.
B) Follow your game plan.
C) Respect the other player.
D) Don’t keep thinking about your mistakes.
4. What does Harry say about his behaviour in tournaments?
A He broke his racket once when he was angry.
B He stays away from players who behave badly.
C He tries to keep calm during the game.
D He found it difficult to deal with one judge’s decisions.
5. What might a sports journalist write about Harry now?
A B
Harry needs to believe in his own Harry has really grown up since his
abilities and stop depending on first tournament and discovered
good luck when he plays. that tennis is a battle of minds not
just rackets.
C D
Harry looked exhausted when he Harry could be a great player but
finished his last match so maybe he needs to find a coach to take
he should think about working out. him all the way to the big
competitions.
Grammar and Vocabulary.
- Define the following words in English:
Telling a joke Tell someone something funny in order to make him laugh
Exhausted Being extremely tired
Password A secret word which allows you to use something
Nephew The son of my sister or brother
Grow apart To gradually cut a relationship between you and someone you used to
appreciate
- Translate the following words into Spanish:
Keeping in touch Mantener contacto
Look after Pareserce a
Problem-solving skills Abilidad para resolver problemas
Only child Hijo unico
Stranger Extraño (dicho de persona desconocida)
- Complete the chart by making questions for the answers to the right:
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Question Answer
Who did you go with? I went with María.
Who plays the guitar really well? She plays the guitar really well.
Who bought it one month ago? Juanito bought it one month ago.
How many times a moth did you use to I used to play tennis twice a month.
play tennis?
How many hours had she waited? She had waited for three hours.
- Correct the mistake(s):
I use to live there. I used to live there
Lalo played there right now. Lalo is playing there right now.
She is having a sister. She is going to have a sister.
Maria and Manuel was dancing together. Maria and Manuel were dancing together
Who have a better choice? Who has a better choice?
Writing.
Write an informal email to your English friend Paquito telling a fun experience you have
had recently. Please include: When did it happen, what happened, and what did you learn
from it. Write between 50 to 80 words. Please do not forget the format and register you
must use.
Hello Paquito!
How are things going? I hope you are well.
You won’t believe what happened to me the last week, as you know I have adopted a dog,
I just needed to choose one dog and bring it with me but I was playing with it at home
when I realized that I mixed the puppies up, but at the end, I decided to keep her.
Do you want to come and play with my dog?
Best wishes,
Nelson
