Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

GROUP TOMMY

Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

Benjamin Franklin and his inventions.

Benjamin Franklin was a very talented man. He invented many useful things. We still use some of them nowadays.

In the 1740s Franklin invented the Pennsylvania Fireplace. It worked like a normal fireplace but it created more heat than a normal fireplace. People liked the Franklin Stove, as it is also called, but they only used it as a heater and not to cook hot food and drinks.

Franklin was also very popular for his bifocals - a wonderful type of glasses. He needed lasses to help him see things far away and close to him. One pair of glasses only helped one of these problems, so Franklin needed to carry two pairs of glasses. One day, he got tired of always changing glasses, so he decided to put two lenses into one pair of glasses. The top lens helped him to see far away, and the bottom lens helped him to see things which were close to him. He called this new type of glasses 'bifocals'.

Franklin also invented the lightning rod. This was a metal stick put on houses, barns or other buildings. During heavy storms, lightning hit this rod and not the building. This invention saved many buildings from fire. Unfortunately, Franklin got an electric shock when he was doing this experiment.

He did not patent any of the items he invented. A patent is a law which means the inventor protects the use of his or her invention. When you patent your invention, other people cannot produce or use your invention without your agreement. Ben thought his ideas should be used to improve the lives of everyone

Task 2.

Talk to your English friend about your childhood memories. Include the following ideas:

· things you used to do with your family or friends

· stories you used to read or listen to

· places you used to go on holiday

· the school you used to go to

2 You have seen the news about a natural disaster on I the TV. You are describing it to your English class. Tell the class:

· what natural disaster it was and where it happened

· possible reasons why it happened

· what the place looked like after the disaster and if there were any people hurt

· how you felt about it when you saw it on the news

Task 3. Describe the photo. Include answers to the following questions:

• Why are the boys in the picture arguing about the remote control?

• Do you think the boys are relatives or just school friends? Why/why not?

Task 4. Write a letter to your English friend about a city or town you used to visit as a child. In your letter include the following ideas:

· where the city or town was

· how often you visited the city or town and how you travelled to it

· who used to go there with you and what you used to do there

· what you liked about this place and if you'd like to go back there one day

GROUP TOMMY

Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

Rules and childhood.

All children need rules to know the difference between right and wrong. Parents make house rules for a lot of reasons - to make sure the family is safe, to organise family life and to teach their children how to behave well. Most parents want to teach their children how to live happily in the world and to be able to get on well with other people.

There are some general rules that can improve family life. Family members should:

- avoid aggressive behaviour such as hitting, pushing or kicking,

- ask before borrowing things and return things in good condition,

- take care of the home and the things in it,

- talk about problems or arguments in a nice way to try and make things right.

Specific rules are necessary as children grow up because they start to do more things on their own. Very young children are usually under the direct control of their parents. But school children spend some of their time with friends, and parents must make sure that their children know how to behave when they are not at home. For example, children should wear a proper seat belt when they travel in another person's car, they should be polite, and they shouldn't talk to strangers.

To help children learn self-discipline, parents make certain house rules, for example:

- healthy eating such as a good breakfast and eating lots of fruit and vegetables,

- always do homework in a relaxed way after school and not late at night or just before school,

- keep their bedroom neat and tidy and also put their clothes in the wardrobe.

Ideally, parents should make rules that are easy to introduce and to follow. But most of all, children will always refer to and rely on what they learnt at home in a safe and caring environment.

Task 2.

1. You are taking your new MP3 player back to the shop because it doesn't work properly. Talk to the shop assistant and:

· explain what's wrong with the MP3 player (doesn't play any music)

· explain when it stopped working (the day after you bought it)

· say how you feel about it (not happy)

· ask for a refund

2. You have a part-time job in a camera shop. Talk to a customer about the digital camera he/she bought two months ago and:

· ask what is the problem with the digital camera

· ask the customer what he/she would like you to do

· say you can't give a refund

· suggest the customer exchange it for another one

Task 3. Describe the photo. Include answers to the following questions:

What do you think the women are talking about?

What is the woman on the right famous for?

Task 4. You bought a new CD player last week but it doesn't work properly.

Write a letter of complaint to the shop manager. In your letter:

• say when and where you bought the CD player

• explain what happened to it/what doesn't work

• say what you expect the manager to do about the CD player

· show that you expect a reply

GROUP TOMMY Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

The ZORB™ experience

All types of unusual sports are popular nowadays. Active and energetic people often want to keep fit and take risks or have a big adventure. They will try extreme sports such as ZORBTM globe riding to do something different and exciting to keep fit.

If the idea of going down a hill in a big transparent ball sounds fun, then the ZORBTM experience could be for you. It might not be everyone's idea of fun, but the ZORBTM experience is becoming very popular in America and many European countries.

ZORBTM globe riding was created in New Zealand. There are two types of ZORBTM globes. You always sit inside a big see-through ball. The first type is called the Harness ZORBTM globe: you go down a hill in this, rolling over and over in a secure harness

that resembles a chair. The other type is called the Hydro ZORBTM globe: a few bucketfuls of water are put inside the globe and you slide around from side to side. The first type is probably more extreme, because you go a bit faster and roll with the ZORBTM

globe, but the Hydro ZORBTM ride is probably a bit more fun. It's like a water adventure mixed with a roller-coaster experience. In both rides you can get to speeds of between 20-30 miles per hour.

People who have tried ZORBTM globe riding say they love it. They always come back for another go, and they bring their friends along to try it because it's so different. It really is an unforgettable experience.

Unfortunately, you can't buy your own ZORBTM globe. The only way to get your hands on one is to become a licensed ZORBTM franchisee.

ZORBTM Ltd say: 'We need to be sure that all ZORBTM globes are used in the safest possible way and that people do not hurt themselves. You need a specialised course, experience, the correct equipment, and trained assistants to do ZORBTM globe riding. We therefore only sell ZORBTM globes to licensed franchisees.

Task 2.

1. Talk to your Australian friend about the sport he/she likes doing. Ask the following questions:

· which sport he/she does and where

· what equipment he/she uses

· how often he/she does this sport and what competitions he/she has taken part in (any prizes?)

· why he/she likes this sport

2. Your Scotish friend is asking you about your achievements. Tell him/her if you have ever done the things below and tell him/her about each thing:

· win a competition

· act in a play or sing in a concert

· do a sport like rock climbing, snowboarding or skiing

· pass an important exam/test at school or out of school

Task 3. Describe the photo. Include answers to the following questions:

• What does the girl in the picture like about her room? Why do you think this?

• What do the things in this room tell you about this girl's interests and personal style?

Task 4. You are taking part in a sports camp. Write a postcard to your English friend. Include the following ideas:

· the kinds of sports that you can do at the camp and why

· the competitions you have won

· a person that has won lots of medals in the sports camp competitions

GROUP TOMMY

Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

Benjamin Franklin and his inventions.

Benjamin Franklin was a very talented man. He invented many useful things. We still use some of them nowadays.

Task 2.

1. You are talking to your English friend about you worst holiday. Include the following points:

· when and where the holiday took place

· who you went with and how you got there

· what terrible things happened

· how it ended

2. Your Irish friend is asking you about the best place to go on a two-day trip with the whole class. In your conversation tell him/her:

· which place you recommend and why

· how to travel there and where to stay for the night

· about good places to eat

· about the best sites and places to visit

Task 3. Describe the photo. Include answers to the following questions:

• What is the man in the picture talking to the children about?

• What do you think they are going to do?

Task 4. What is your favourite holiday destination? Imagine you are there, writing a postcard to a friend. In your postcard describe:

· where you are

· where you visited today/ yesterday

· best thing about the place where you are staying

· plans for the next few days of the holiday

GROUP TOMMY

Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

What is family life like in Britain?

1 The traditional British family is different to how it was in the past. The number of single-parent families is now much higher than in the 1970s. Researchers say that the number of single people is going to increase and that it is going to be higher than the number of married

people. In the 1950s and 1960s most people married at a certain age in Britain.

2 In the past, people got married and stayed married. There were not as many divorces as there are today. Divorce was very difficult, expensive and took a long time. Today, people's views on marriage are changing. Many couples, mostly in their twenties or thirties, live together without getting married. Only about 60 percent of these couples eventually get married.

3 Before, people married and then they had children, but now about 40 percent of children in Britain have parents who are not married. In 2000, around 25 percent of unmarried people between the ages of 16 and 59 were living together in Great Britain. These couples are also

starting families without getting married first. Before 1960 this was very unusual.

4 People are generally getting married at a later age now and many women do not want to have children immediately. They want to concentrate on their jobs and then have a baby in their late thirties.

5 The number of single-parent families is increasing. This is generally because more marriages end in divorce, but some women are also choosing to have children on their own as single parents.

6 On average there are 2.4 people in each family home in Britain. This is smaller than most other European countries. It also shows the changes in modern family life in Britain.

Task 2.

1. You are deciding on some rules for the school summer trip to London. Use the following points:

· preparation - getting information about interesting places to visit

· eating out/eating at the hotel

· bed time/getting up time

· behaviour (historical sites, public buildings, bad language)

2. Talk to your friend about the house rules in your home - who does the activities below? Does more than one person do some of the tasks?

· make the breakfast and make the beds

· do the cooking, washing-up and the housework

· make the most phone calls and make the most mess

· do nothing

Task 3. Describe the photo. Include answers to the following questions:

• Are the boys enjoying their meal? Why do you think this?

• Why do you think they are eating in a fast food restaurant?

Task 4. Your friend wants to join your youth club. Write a short email to him/her about the club rules. Use the prompts (and have to, can, be 1 allowed to) below:

• rules on style of dress

• rules for general behaviour

• things which are not allowed

• things which are necessary

GROUP TOMMY Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

How young people use technology.

The World Wide Web is a wonderful resource, where people can communicate with each other using a wide variety of services.

This advanced technology encourages young people to communicate and share information and interests. A typical young person will use mobile and internet technologies every day. Young people will text friends at breakfast to meet up at the bus stop or use the internet to research some homework or discuss today's History topic with friends on a social networking site.

Apart from school needs, young people use technology to socialise and get together. They chat and catch up with friends on 1M (instant messenger). They create and write blogs about what they do every day.

Sharing hobbies and interests is another activity. Young people make their own personal websites using colour, music and images that show their own style. They can easily take photos of themselves, family and school friends on their mobiles and put them on their websites. They often play online games with friends or on their own.

However, as much as young people enjoy the freedom and creativity that new technologies offer them, this online world - just like the real world - is not completely safe. That's why teachers and parents have an important role to play in helping to make a safer online environment for young people. They must check that all sites used by young people are safe.

Generally, the opportunities for young people to use the internet and what it offers in a positive way are very good. This is one of the reasons why the internet is becoming more and more popular among the young generation.

Task 2.

1. You are giving your friend who wants to get fit some advice. Include the following points, and give reasons for each piece of advice:

· what food and drink is good for your friend

· what your friend must stop doing

· what physical exercise your friend should do and how often

· how many hours of sleep you recommend for your

2.You want to invite your friend to the cinema on Friday evening. Phone your friend to:

· ask if he/she would like to go to the cinema

· ask if he/she is free on Friday evening

· ask him/her to suggest another day and time

· agree and suggest a meeting time

Task 3. Look at the two photos. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:

• clothes

• domestic tasks

• communication

• household

Task 4. You are organising a party for the end of the school year. Write an invitation and say:

· who the invitation is for/whose party it is

· when and where the party is taking place

· what food and drink the guests should bring and what to wear

· how to respond to the invitation

GROUP TOMMY Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

The ZORB™ experience

All types of unusual sports are popular nowadays. Active and energetic people often

want to keep fit and take risks or have a big adventure. They will try extreme sports such as

ZORBTM globe riding to do something different and exciting to keep fit.

globe, but the Hydro ZORBTM ride is probably a bit more fun. It's like a water adventure mixed with a roller-coaster experience. In both rides you can get to speeds of between 20-30 miles per hour.

Task 2.

1. You are a student and you want to get a part-time job at a restaurant in Manchester in your gap year. You are phoning the restaurant's manager to:

· introduce yourself and give reasons for phoning

· give reasons why you want the job

· say if you have any restaurant work experience

· ask about documents you need to send (CV, an application form?)

2. Tell your friend your plans for the future. Include the following points.

· what job you want to have

· why you would like this job

· why you think you would be good at this job

· what you would like to spend your salary on

Task 3. Look at the two photos. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:

• place

• time of year

• people's activities

• people's reasons for going to these places

Task 4. Write a letter to your Italian friend telling him/her about your plans to study in Italy. Include the following information:

· how and when you are going to arrive in Italy

· how long you would like to stay

· the subjects you are going to study and where

· the places you want to visit during your stay

GROUP TOMMY Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

Rules and childhood.

There are some general rules that can improve family life. Family members should:

- avoid aggressive behaviour such as hitting, pushing or kicking,

- ask before borrowing things and return things in good condition,

- take care of the home and the things in it,

- talk about problems or arguments in a nice way to try and make things right.

To help children learn self-discipline, parents make certain house rules, for example:

- healthy eating such as a good breakfast and eating lots of fruit and vegetables,

- always do homework in a relaxed way after school and not late at night or just before school,

- keep their bedroom neat and tidy and also put their clothes in the wardrobe.

Ideally, parents should make rules that are easy to introduce and to follow. But most of all, children will always refer to and rely on what they learnt at home in a safe and caring environment.

Task 2.

1. Talk about personal styles. Include the following points:

· if you like fashion (why/why not?)

· what clothes you usually wear at the weekend

· what clothes you usually wear to school and the theatre

· if you often change your personal style (why/why not?)

2. You are looking for a pair of trousers in a clothes shop in London. Talk to the shop assistant and:

· ask for your size and the colour you want

· ask if you can try them on and the location of the fitting room

· explain what's wrong with the trousers and ask for a different size

· accept the pair of trousers and ask to pay by card

Task 3. Describe the photo. Include answers to the following questions:

• Do the people in the picture like riding a bike? Why do you think this?'

• Do you think the people are taking part in a cycling competition or are on a cycling holiday? Why do you think so?

Task 4. You are studying at an English language school and are staying with an English family. Write a letter home to:

· greet your parents, ask how they are, say how you are

· briefly describe the English family you are staying with

· briefly describe your room (its size, colour, organization)

· Say when you are in for your parents to phone you, and sign off.

GROUP TOMMY Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

Advance of the Homebot.

Robots are cool but we do not really use them very much. So are they just for fun and will they ever be anything more than toys? We associate robots with countries like Japan and South Korea. In these countries, people use robots in industry and they are also beginning to use them at home. That's where the name comes from - homebots.

The homebot industry makes robots to help disabled and elderly people at home. OLogic, a robot-making company, has designed a robot called Follow-me. It helps people with walking difficulties to do everyday things like carrying their washing or dishes.

The homebot designers do lots of tests to make sure their robots will work well. First, they test their robots in special mini-houses to find out how they will react to commands, like: 'Get the keys', 'Bring me the phone' or 'Turn the TV on '. The robots seem to work quite well. However, using a robot in the real world is much more difficult. The things a robot needs to get are not always put in the same place, e.g. shoes are not always next to the door and keys are not always on the table. There are a lot of things that get in the way of the robot's sensors, like furniture or people moving around.

The designers realise that a robot has to be able to interact with humans, not bump into them and fall over. They are interested in the way humans and technology could communicate. However, they may have gone too far...

The designers created Hotsy, a microwave, and Mr Cool, a fri dge. Hotsy and Mr Cool have personalities. They recognise your voice and you talk to them to make them work. The fridge will only open if you ask it. These robots can develop a relationship with you depending on how kind you are to them. They may decide if they like you or not! And when you leave they can chat to each other. Would you like to have a companion like this?

Task 2.

1.Talk about your favourite famous person. Include the following ideas:

· what this person is famous for (music, painting, films, sports, politics)

· when and why you became interested in this person's life and career

· what is this person's greatest achievement

· describe this person's personality

2. Talk about how you met your best friend. Include the following points:

· who is your best friend and what he/she is like

· where and when you met/what you were both doing

· why/how you became friends

· how important he/she is to you

Task 3. Look at the two photos. Compare and contrast them. Include the following points:

• who is involved in communication

• what is needed to communicate

• advantages and disadvantages of both ways of communication

• people's reasons for choosing these ways of communication

Task 4. Write a short description of a famous person. Include the following information:

· when and where he/she was born

· important times in his/her life

· his/her greatest achievements

· why you admire this person

GROUP TOMMY Test Paper Real Life Pre-Intermediate.

Task 1. Read and translate the following text.

The ZORB™ experience

All types of unusual sports are popular nowadays. Active and energetic people often

want to keep fit and take risks or have a big adventure. They will try extreme sports such as

ZORBTM globe riding to do something different and exciting to keep fit.

globe, but the Hydro ZORBTM ride is probably a bit more fun. It's like a water adventure mixed with a roller-coaster experience. In both rides you can get to speeds of between 20-30 miles per hour.

Task 2.

1. You are doing a language course at a school in London. You meet a new student in your first lesson. Greet him/her. Then give and ask for the following information:

· your name; the student's name; the countries you are both from

· your families - brothers/sisters/grandparents

· favourite kind of music, books, films

· things you like to do in your free time

· 2. You are in London at your summer school hotel. Give the hotel receptionist the following details:

· your name, nationality and date of birth

· your passport number and address with postcode

· your mobile phone number and email address

· emergency contact details

Task 3. Describe the photo. Include answers to the following questions:

• What do you think happened in these people's life?

• Where is the man taking these people? Why?

Task 4. Describe your best friend. Include the following information about your friend:

· where he/she lives

· his/her family

· likes and dislikes

· interests and free time activities

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