Developing Potential for Success School Building Wisdom with Virtues Vocabulary & Reading Tests Time Allowed: 60 Minutes Full-Time: Date of Birth: Room: Teacher: SECTION A: VOCABULARY. Vocabulary from Character Development Match the following words with their definitions. (10pts) 20 items 1) Crops ‘A,_Not easy to believe because it is very improbable 2)_Destroy B._ Get more and more of sth useful, such as knowledge or experience 3) Disease ‘C_What you know and understand about sth 4) Drown D._A person who studies the physical world 5)_Erupt E__A piece of electronic equipment that is sent into space and moves around 6)_Famine F__ Happening or existing below the surface of the water 7) Far-fetched G._Die in water because you cannot breathe 8) Gain H._go down below the surface or tothe bottom oF a liquid or soft substance: '9)_Ground T_A period of unusually hot weather 110) Heatwave J. Warm and damp in an unpleasant way 11) Knowledge K. Thin cloud near the ground which is difficult to see through 12) Mist LL, There not enough food in a country to eat 13) Muggy 'M._lness in people, animal or plants 14) Satellite N._Affect more and more people or things 15) Scientist (._The top part of the earth surface that people walk on 416) Sink ._To break something completely so it can't be used 17) Spread Q_ Explode and throw out fire, burning rocks 18) Starve R,_Near or around sth 19) Surrounding 'S._Plants that are grow for food 20) Underwater “T._ Suffer because you don’t have enough Tood a[2]3[a[s[e[7][s]s | so] a2] a2] a3 | aa | a5 | 36 | 27 | 18 | 29 | 20 ‘omplete each gap below a correct word from the box. (7.5pts) A. rockets B. freeze C.clitt D. tidal wave E. polluted F. erupt G. revolve H. discover I hurricane J-rough K. invention L. far-fetched M. sudden N. pour 0. extreme 1. When the reach land it was over ten metres high. 2. During the ‘wind reached over 150 kph, and many homes were either completely destroyed or badly damaged 3. The voleano ithout warning and the ground was covered with red. 4. There was a and violent storm.. It was the beginning of the typhoon. 5. We havea lot of weather last year: a long heatwave and gales in the autumn. 6. Ifyou water, it changes from a liquid to a solid. S8LIVEWORKSHEETS7. The beach was with oil, which seriously affect the sea birds and animals. 8, While we were out, its suddenly started to with rain, so we got soak wet. 9. When it’s stormy, the sea gets very 10. You cannot climb the 11. The police rags 12. Television was an incredible 13. Is it important to send into space? 14. The idea of human life on Mars is far- 15. The earth around the sun every 363 days. C: Circle the best word in each of the following sentences. (Spts) Part one > There was an €xperimentyexploration to test the levels of sugar in the blood. These animals only explore/exist in South America - nowhere else. They're going to explore/analyse the area to see what they can find The discovery/invention of the electric light bulb changed people's lives. Scientists have carried out/confirmed experiments on animals. Who invented/discovered the life-saving drug penicillin? We've got the data, so now we need to analyse/explore it, OuRwNH = Part2 The River Seine floatsi{lows)through Paris. The leaves floated on the surface/underwater. | went sailing on the pond/lake. The ship capsized/drowned in the storm | swam across the whole depth/width of the river. There's a little stream/tide at the end of our garden. Sadly the dog drowned/sank when the ship capsized. You can stand up in the river here; it's very narraw/shallow. Our furniture got very wet during the floods/tides. MDIHDORWN- D Sepply words secerdtng fo thelr defiaions ‘Tum over in the water ‘The number of people killed in a disaster accident ‘A person studies about environment Much hotter colder or more violent than usual A strong wind Causing damage, injury, or illness Make sth continue at a certain level ubstance that can Kill or AMADEO RK SHEETS Producing a dangerouseNReop 4. 5 6 1. F, 6 1 8 9, 9 : Take sb from a dangerous place to safely 10, ‘The land along the edge of the sea or a lake . Replace the highlighted words with a single word that has the same meaning. Pollution is damaging the aif and and Water in Which We live. Global warming will €aii8@ daifia¥éT the environment Ifyou heat ice, it anges froma Solid toa Hiquid, |. With global warming, sea levels will ZeUHighet. . Famine could affeet more people ina larger area. ‘These changes may happen slowlyoveraperiod oftime. . Some rainforests will TORR ". Match two sentences below with each of the natui disasters. - Many buildings collapsed. . Hot gases came out of the top of the mountain. Winds reached 150kph. ‘There was a huge volume of water. We've had months without rain, . There was a sudden violent movement of the ground. When it reached land, it destroyed everything along the beach. Lava covered the surrounding villages. ). People are starving to death, 10, Many trees were destroyed in the storm, H. ‘Complete sentences with words provided. 1. Cars and factories are causing a lot of, Its with rain outside. The children will get very wet. 2. 3. What are the main of global warming? 4, It’s usually cold in January, but this winter it has been very 5S. Unfortunately, it's very hard to the future: anything could happen 6. Itwas very hot, but fortunately there was a lovely coming off the sea. 7. Global warming is causing more weather conditions, which will people in different parts of the world in different ways. |. Replace the highlighted words with a different word that has the same meaning. 1. Many people fife afraid that there will be more earthquakes. Many buildings fell to the ground. It could be a Very imiportaiit decision. ‘The villagers have all been GV STINE VISES. ‘There are people who are [iia aera eaLIVEWORKSHEETS6. Scientists believe the hurricane will #86H and @itaEK Florida with 24 hours. 7, he number 6f people killed could be as high as 2000. 8. The storm has done a great deal of damage. 9. ). He was injured while trying to take his Son to Safety from the fire. 1. Compete the text with words provided. When an earthquake (1) fa city, there is always a danger that buildings will (2) and people will be G) inside, As soon as the immediate danger has passed, the first fob is to (4) people from the area, and (5) those in danger. At the same time, the government will send in (6) of food, water, and blankets to the disaster area. One of the hardest things of all is to 7) _ ___ a supply of clean drinking water and there is always the (8) that more people could die. 4J. Supply the words according their definitions. 1 : A small stone you find on the beach : The line between the land or the sea and the sky a large piece of stone an area of sand or small stones beside the sea a high steep area of rock next the sea 6 a large boat often used to carry passenger 1 : the land at the edge ofthe sea where there is sand or rocks 8 : place where ships or boats are tied up and protected from the sea 9 +a large hole in a cliff next tothe sea 10. the area of land next to the sea AL + an area of the coast where the land goes in to from a curve ‘Vocabulary from Vocabulary-Speaking 1 u: Write 3 less common vocabulary for ‘easy’. (1.5 pts) 1 2. 3 KK: Write 7 idioms meaning ‘I don’t know’. (3.Spts) eaLIVEWORKSHEETS'M: Write 5 idioms meaning’ ‘cheap’. (2.5pts) N: Write § idioms meaning ‘expensive’. (2.Spts) S8LIVEWORKSHEETSREADING PET 1, Reading PET Part 1 Er i PART 14 Questions 1-5 ‘+ Look at the text in each question. ‘© What doos it say? ‘+ Marthe latter next to the correct explanation ~ A, B or € — on your answer sheet. 'A Valuable objects are romaved at night. B Veluables should not be lft in the van. © This van is locked at night. Part 1 Aas Example answer: ‘A Lock your cycle near this gate before entering. B Cyclists should use a different entrance when this one is locked. € I the side gate is locked, go through the cycle entrance. S8LIVEWORKSHEETS£25 RESERVES ANY PICTURE IN THE GALLERY O es raining In Manchastor, so ‘am tleng muisoums. Here oe the day wth Ele, who's 12 a college interviow right row. Dfsing home together tongs, Love Annette SPORTS HALL Final five minutes of bookings must be used to put equipment away ‘A We will koop any picture for you i you give us £25, B Some of the pictures in the gallery are reserved, C Itcosts £25 to show your picture in the gallery A Ellen and Annette are spending the day together sightseeing. B Annette is writing this card while Ellen attends an interview. C Ellon is staying ovemight in Manchester, but Annette isn't. ‘A Bookings now Include an extra five _minutes for equipment to be put away. B You have five minutes after bookings have finished to return any sports ‘equipment used. © The hall must be cleared of equipment in the five minutes before bookings end. John wants Helga to A find a boat for hire on the river. B do all the cooking on the holiday. help those on board to communicate. eaLIVEWORKSHEETS2. Reading PET Part 2 Test 2 PART 2 ‘Questions 6-10 ‘+ The people below all want to move to a new home. On the opposite page there are descriptions of sight different homes. Decide which home (letters A-H) would be the most suitable for each of the following people (numbers 6-10). ‘+ For each of these numbers mark the correct letter on your answer sheet. 6 ‘Chris and Sarah want to rent a flat as soon as possible. They ie ‘would prefer a quiet part of town with views over gardens and water. George would like to rent a small home near the centre of town with somowhare safe to keep his car. He has only a litle time to ‘do the gardening. Graham and Suzie have four children. They want to buy a house sn the countryside which is big enough for each child to have their ‘own room. The children enjoy playing outdoors, ‘Mary is a lawyer who works mainly in London. She is hoping to ‘buy a home in the country where she can work sometimes. She needs to be able to catch a train to London easily James and Miranda have always lived in town, but as their two teenage daughters love riding they now want to buy a house in the ‘country. They need enough space to have two horses. eaLIVEWORKSHEETSLooking for a new home? A Tidmarsh This six-bedroom, nincteenth- century house, just outside the village of Tidmarsh, is a very pleasant family home with two sitting rooms and a dining room. a garage and a garden with a swimming pool. Quick sale wanted. For sale: this newly-built one-bedroom town house has a large lounge, kitchen, bathroom, garage and a Private garden at the back that needs some work. Its very close to the shopping centre and within five minutes’ walk of the bus station with ‘connections to London and Birmingham. E Dinton AA beaut small cottage for sale in a pretty village with lovely views over farms and hulls, The accommodation includes two bedrooms, kitchen, living room and stady/oflice. Enjoy the quict of the countyside and sill benefit from good connections with all major cities as the railway station is very close. G Saxtord A spacious new two-bedroom apartment will become available for rent when the owner moves abroad in three months’ time. It has views of the park and canal although itis only one. street away from the main shopping No private parking facilities ere included but there is usually space to park in the street outside. B Brettisham This elegant one-bedroom house near the river consists of an unusually large living room, bright kitchen and bathroom. It has gas central heating, a small garden which is easy to look after, and a garage. Reasonable monthly rent for 2 town centre property. Corbridge A lovely, furnished apartment away from the noise ofthe city centre, with a balcony looking down on beautiful lawns, flowers and, beyond them, the River ‘Thames. The accommodation includes ‘two becirooms, a living room and a kitchen/dining room. Cars may be parked in the road. Available to rent immediately Winchcombe For sale: an interesting old country farmhouse with two reception rooms, comfortable ktchen and three bedrooms. Next to the house there are some old buildings which could be used to store equipment or keep animais, and afild which could be turned into a garden with tennis court or swimming pool Beckington For immediate rent: an atractive, large nineteenth-century town house with ten bedrooms. At the end of the garden, there is an old building, originally used for horses, which could be used as a garage or turned into office accommodation, eaLIVEWORKSHEETS