World English 1

Test 5
Name: _________________________

Instructions: Read each sentence. Then choose the correct answer. Write C for correct and I
for incorrect.

____ 1. This sentence is correct: My brothers are playing soccer.

____ 2. This sentence is correct: Mona is rock climbing today.

____ 3. This sentence is correct: The students are liking this lesson.

____ 4. This sentence is correct: Gene and Chris is taking a break.

____ 5. This sentence is correct: It isn’t costing a lot of money to buy sports equipment.

____ 6. This sentence is correct: I don’t think sports are boring.

____ 7. This sentence is correct: I am studying now.

____ 8. This sentence is correct: My sisters are knowing how to play ice hockey.

Instructions: Read the article. Then choose True or False.

Kate and Yolanda are planning an adventure holiday. They both prefer outdoor sports and think
that indoor sports are boring. They leave this Sunday for Costa Rica for one week and already
have a list of exciting activities on their vacation calendar.

On Monday, Kate and Yolanda want to go bungee jumping from a bridge at the Old Colorado
River near San Jose. The bridge is 265 feet high. Their friends think bungee jumping is crazy, but
Kate and Yolanda think it’s fun.

On Tuesday and Wednesday, they are planning on doing some rock climbing at the Río Oro
Canyon. It doesn’t cost a lot because they are bringing their equipment with them. This is their
favorite sport and they do itoften in the mountains near their homes. Rock climbing is definitely a
dangerous sport, but they use ropes and other safety equipment.

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 On Thursday, they plan to go diving on Cano Island. This is one of the best places in Costa Rica
to see crab, shrimp, and squid. And everyone says that it’s beautiful. Kate is a good swimmer,
but Yolanda isn’t. They have a guide to help them if there are any problems.

On Friday, the last day, the women are thinking about doing a sport called octopush, which is
new to them. Octopush is like playing ice hockey underwater. The British Club in San Jose has a
team and offers a cheap class for people who are interested. Kate and Yolanda think it’s cool and
are going to in the morning. Later, they would like to do some shopping for presents for family
and friends.

Kate and Yolanda leave on Saturday to go back to Canada. Why an adventure holiday? Well,
they say they need some danger and fun in their lives!

____ 9. Kate and Yolanda are planning on doing octopush on Tuesday morning.

____ 10. Cano Island is a good place to go diving.

____ 11. Octopush is like ice hockey underwater.

____ 12. Yolanda is a good swimmer.

____ 13. Kate and Yolanda love indoor sports too.

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the present continuous form of the verb in
parentheses.

14. Lori and Sam ____________________ (swim) at North Beach today.

15. Pat ____________________ (lift weights) at the gym.

16. Patricia ____________________ (not jog) right now.

17. I ____________________ (take a break) right now.

18. Lara and Tim ____________________ (not climb) Mount Blitzen today.

19. You ____________________ (play soccer) today, aren’t you?

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 Instructions: Match the vocabulary words to the conversations below.

a. swimming
b. jogging
c. climbing
d. doing
e. taking a break
f. playing soccer
g. lifting weights
h. studying
i. writing
j. hiking

____ 20. A: Where are Laura and Althea?

B: They’re _____. They went to the pool.

____ 21. A: Do you like rock _____?

B: Not really. I think it’s dangerous.

____ 22. A: What is Sally _____?

B: She’s studying at the library.

____ 23. A: Is that an algebra book?

B: Yes, it is. I’m _____ for a test.

____ 24. A: Is Frank at the gym?

B: Yes, he is. He’s _____ because he wants to have stronger arms.

____ 25. A: Do you want to go for a long walk in the national park on Saturday?
B: No, thanks. I don’t really like _____.

____ 26. A: Why do you need a ball?

B: Because we’re _____ today.

____ 27. A: Where is Alan?

B: He’s _____ today. He’s getting ready for a five-kilometer run next month.

____ 28. A: Where are Tim and Yoko?

B: They got tired, so they’re _____.

____ 29. A: Are you using the computer?

B: Yes, I’m _____ e-mails to my classmates.

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 Instructions: Write yes/no questions in the present continuous tense. Use the words in
parentheses.

30. (Jim / play soccer)

31. (Andrew / hike)

32. (Mike and Hans / studying)

33. (you / jog)

34. (we / take a break)

35. (she / swimming)

Instructions: Answer each question with a complete sentence. Use the underlined stative verbs
and your own ideas.

36. What do you like to do outdoors?

37. Do you prefer indoor sports or outdoor sports?

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38. How much equipment do people need for jogging?

39. How much do you like sports?

40. What do you think about rock climbing?

41. How much does it cost to play golf?

42. What do you usually want to do in your free time?

43. Do you know any soccer players?

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 Instructions: Follow the instructions. Choose one of the two tasks.

44. Imagine you are outdoors at a large park. What is happening there? Write several a paragraph
about what people are doing.

45. What do you like and not like about sports? What sport do you want to try some day? Do you
prefer to play sports or to spend your free time in some other way? Write a paragraph to answer
the questions.

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