End-Of-Year Exam 4º E.S.O B.V.

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Vocabulary

1 Choose the correct option. 3 Complete the text with the correct form of the
words in brackets.
1 A situation when it rains hard and the water covers
the land very fast. avalanche/flash flood RESILIENCE
2 The steep side of an area of high land, often along Resilience is the ability to recover from difficult life
events. If resilience gives you the 1 __________
the coast. cliff/earthquake
(strong) to overcome challenges, how do you
3 The variety of different types of plants and animals become more resilient? Firstly, be positive. If you
have to give an important
in a particular region. biodiversity/coral reef 2 __________ (present), don’t imagine that it will
4 A way of behaving or thinking that shows you do fail. Remind yourself of times when your 3
__________ (perform) has been good. Secondly,
not like or respect people who belong to races that have a sense of purpose. 4 __________ (involve) in
are different from yours. poverty/racism activities that help others will give you a greater
feeling of
5 An occasion when you practise a play, concert or 5 __________ (satisfy). Finally, be flexible. If you
show. competition/rehearsal are 6 __________ (satisfied) with your current
situation, use it as an opportunity to change and
6 To send out messages or programmes to be experience new things. By embracing change and
received by radios or televisions. broadcast/view not fearing it, you will learn to adapt when
challenges appear.
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2 Choose the correct options.
4 Choose the correct answers to complete the text.
OscarI’ve just posted a new blog post. Would you like
to read it?
LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
JaneWow! Oscar! You’re really good at getting things One of the main objectives of the UN’s
done. I don’t have any problems coming Sustainable Development Goals is making 1 ___
1 up/down with ideas, but when I eventually that no one is left behind. We must do 2 ___ to
get 2 down/round to sitting in front of my give everyone the same rights and opportunities
computer, I just look at the blank screen and so they have the chance to achieve the same
results. Gender 3 ___ , for example, is when all
find it difficult to get 3 off/down to work. Do
genders share the same rights and opportunities.
you have any tips for getting started?
As with individuals, certain groups must not be
OscarFirstly, try to make sure you have no left behind either. 4 ___ who have left their
distractions. I like to get rid 4 of/off everything homes due to a war should be welcomed into new
on my desk and disconnect the internet. Then countries where they 5 ___ the challenge of
I try to write one sentence or even one word as adapting to new 6 ___ and a new way of life. This
quickly as possible. It’s easy to put 5 off/of objective may seem difficult to 7 ___ , but it is one
starting because you want everything to be that we must always be working towards.
perfect, but delaying will only make you feel 1 a a point b sure
more anxious. Just write something! Anything!
2 a our best b us good
Once you’ve started, it’s easy to carry 6
up/on. Remember ‘done is better than 3 a discrimination b equality
perfect!’ 4 a Refugees b Rivals
JaneThanks, Oscar! I’m going to try and write that first 5 a deal b face
sentence now!
6 a breakthroughs b circumstances
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7 a achieve b keep
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Grammar

5 Choose the correct option. My aunt is by far ____________________ person I

1 Roger was annoyed because he waited/ know.
had been waiting for his friend to call all afternoon. 3 It’s impossible that you’ve finished reading the
2 By 2050, the world population will be rising/ book I lent you.
will have risen to 9.7 billion according to some You can’t ____________________ reading the book I
predictions. lent you.
3 I would have started/wouldn’t have started 4 I’m sure Jake was tired after the match.
learning Russian if I’d known how complicated it
Jake ____________________ been tired after the
was.
match.
4 I wish I hadn’t/didn’t have so much homework
5 ‘I didn’t eat Dad’s slice of cake!’
to do this evening.
He denied ____________________ dad’s slice of
5 Micah stopped buying/to buy some flowers for his
cake.
grandmother on his way home.
6 ‘Don’t touch that paint. It’s still wet,’ said
6 Katharine didn’t remember lending/to lend
my sister.
Jacob €10 last week. Fortunately, Jacob still paid
My sister told me ____________________ touch the
paint because it was still wet. Score __/6
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8 Choose the correct answers to complete the text.

6 Correct the underlined mistake in each sentence.
1 I am working as a volunteer since the beginning of THE BOBSLEIGH TEAM
the summer. __________ FROM JAMAICA!
2 We ’re receiving our concert tickets in three days.
In 1988, Jamaica attracted the world’s attention
__________
by
3 The shop assistant, that wasn’t very helpful, told 1 ___ the Winter Olympics for the first time in the
me to try a different shop. __________ bobsleigh event, 2 ___ consists of travelling fast
down a narrow track made of ice. While they 3
___ , one of the team members got injured, so the
4 The teacher suggested that I making a plan before I
captain suggested
started writing. __________
4 ___ his brother as a replacement. His brother 5
5 Kerry was allowed to go out with the condition that ___ in a bobsleigh before, but he was a fast
she was home by 10. __________ runner. On their third attempt, they managed 6
___ the seventh fastest start time. However, they
6 We have our new computer delivered to our house
7 ___ so fast and their bobsleigh hit the side of
last week. __________
the track, turned on its side and they had to push
Score __/6 it to the finish line. Their incredible story inspired
a successful film called Cool Runnings.
7 Complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first. Use two words in each sentence.
1 An Earth day is almost as long as a Martian day. 1 a enter b entering

The length of a day on Mars is slightly 2 a which b where

____________________ a day on Earth. 3 a had trained b were training
2 I don’t know anyone kinder than my aunt. 4 a to use b using

5 a had never been b never was

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6 a recording b to record 7 a didn’t use to go b weren’t used to going

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Reading
GENERATION Z c digital generation ___

1 Another ___________________ d generation ___

There has been a lot written about Millennials. e surprising statistic ___
Characterised by their confidence and tolerance,
according to research, they are the largest generation
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on the planet. But what about Generation Z, the 10 Read the text again. Are the sentences T (true) or
generation that came after the Millennials in the late F (false)?
1990s? What do we know about it? 1 Millennials are said to be tolerant and confident.
2 The _________________ T/F
Although it shares many characteristics with
2 Most Gen Zers do not remember life without
Millennials, Generation Z is more ethnically and
social media. T/F
culturally diverse. In addition, it is the first generation
to grow up with smartphones, and only a few Gen Zers 3 Marketing to Gen Zers isn’t effective because
can remember living without social media. They are
they are disinterested. T/F
considered the first true ‘digital natives’.

3 A _______________ 4 46% of Gen Zers would like to be self-employed

in the future. T/F
However, this doesn’t mean that they use technology
well. One study revealed only 2% of Gen Zers reach the 5 The costs for Millennials to set up a business
highest level of computer literacy. They are also known
were higher than they are for Gen Zer. T/F
for their ability to take in information quickly and
become uninterested equally fast. This means that Score __/5
those marketing to Gen Z have to keep messages short
and simple to reach them effectively. 11 Choose the correct answers.
4 Going ____________________ 1 According to the article, Gen Zers are different from
And what do Gen Zers say? 75% of them believe that a Millennials because they
good education doesn’t have to come from going to
university once they’ve finished school, and 41% say a are better at using technology.
they intend to start up their own business. In fact, in
b have always lived with technology.
the USA, 46% of Generation Z workers are self-
employed rather than working for a company. They are 2 What does ‘This’ in paragraph 3 refer to?
building their own websites, advertising their own
products and services on social media and even a how fast Gen Zers become disinterested.
building products using 3-D printers. When things get
b Gen Zers’ level of computer literacy.
challenging, the internet is full of literature and video
resources to help them. 3 According to the article, Gen Zers are
5 Inspired ___________________ a selling their products from the websites they have
In 2019, Ryan Kaji was making €22 million a year from built.
his social media channel Ryan’s ToysReview, and he
was only seven years old! With examples like this, it b promoting their products and services online.
isn’t surprising that many Gen Zers are looking for
4 According to the article, which of the following
stardom on social media. Entrepreneurship isn’t easy,
but for Generation Z, the costs of starting up a business is true?
are lower than ever, and the opportunities are limitless!
a Most Gen Zers don’t want to go to school.

9 Read the text and match headings a–e with b When there are challenges, Gen Zers can learn by
paragraphs 1–5. using online resources.
a to succeed ___ 5 Why does the writer mention Ryan Kaji?
b it alone ___

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a to explain why Gen Zers might want to be famous on

social media.

b to explain how easy it is to become an entrepreneur.

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Listening

12 Listen to five people advising teenagers about how 2 Speaker 2 says that
to be successful. Match Speakers 1–5 with
statements a–e. Use each speaker once. a speaking many languages allows you to reach more
people.
1 Speaker 1 ___
b writing well isn’t as essential as speaking well.
2 Speaker 2 ___
3 Speaker 3 says that
3 Speaker 3 ___
a joining a local youth group is the best way to help
4 Speaker 4 ___
your community.
5 Speaker 5 ___
b one way to help your community is to look after local
green spaces.
a failure will evenutally lead to success
4 According to Speaker 4,
b helping others develops your skills in working
collaboratively a the more you face challenges, the faster you
will learn.
c reading helps develop your writing skills
b you should be careful with how many risks
d listening and speaking are equally important
you take.
communication skills
5 Speaker 5 thinks that
e think about the future when choosing what to learn
Score __/5 a reading helps you gain specific and general
knowledge.
13 Listen again and complete the notes with one word b you should only read biographies.
in each gap. The first letter is given.
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1 Speaker 1 thinks that you might end up working
with people who share your p__________ . Speaking
2 Speaker 2 thinks your communication skills during
an i__________ will affect how successful you are.
15 Complete the dialogue with the phrases in the box.
3 Speaker 3 suggests going to see e__________ I’m not so sure about that What do you
people as a way to contribute to your community. What would you say You’re on
4 Speaker 4 thinks you can develop your creativity by You’ve lost me
trying to find s__________ . Xenia1 __________ think about going camping this
5 Speaker 5 thinks that being able to f__________ weekend?
could be the most important skill to learn. Gabi Isn’t camping a bit uncomfortable?
Score __/5 Xenia2 __________ if we stayed in a luxury tent?

14 Listen again and choose the correct answers. Gabi3 __________ ! What do you mean when you say
‘luxury’ tent?
1 What does Speaker 1 say about being successful?
Xenia What I mean is a tent with beds and electricity.
a You can’t do it alone.
Gabi4 __________ . It sounds expensive.
b It can be difficult to stay motivated.

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Xenia My brother bought it for me for my birthday. It’s Score __/10

for two people. It sounds fun. What do you
think?

Gabi You know, I think you’re right.

5 __________ ! Thanks!

Writing Checklist
Paragraph 1: Introduce the topic and state your

16 Read the essay question and write an opinion opinion.

essay.
Paragraph 2: Give an argument for and support it.
Some people think that the biggest challenge
humans face today is saving the planet by taking Paragraph 3: Give another argument for and support
care of the natural world. Do you agree?

Write 90–130 words.

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