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READING COMPREHENSION FOR A1 – A2

WITH KEY
1. Read the passages and choose the correct options according to the
readings.

One of my favorite vacation places is Mexico. I really like the weather there
because it never gets cold. The people are very nice too. They never laugh at my
bad Spanish. The food is really good. Mexico City is a very interesting place to
visit. It has some great museums and lots of fascinating old buildings. The hotels
are too expensive to stay but there are more affordable options. For example,
you can stay at one of the beach resorts like Acapulco. If you are planning to visit
Mexico, you should definitely see the Mayan temples near Merida.

1.

Sam likes warm weather

Sam doesn't like warm weather at all
Sam hates warm water
Sam likes cold weather

2.
His Spanish is very good
He speaks Spanish very well
He is Spanish
He doesn't speak Spanish very well

3.
There's a lot to see and do in Mexico
There aren't a lof of beautiful places in Mexico
Mexico is a dirty place
Tourists never come to Mexico

4.
 Hotels are very cheap in Mexico

The hotels aren't comfortable there

Hotels are all poor in Mexico

The hotels in Mexico are pretty expensive

Last summer, we decided to spend our vacation at the beach because the
weather was very hot in the mountains. The travel agent said that traveling by
bus was the cheapest way, but we went by plane because it was faster. We
wanted to have more time to spend at the beach. The weather was beautiful and
we had a great time.

5. We decided to go to the beach because ----.

it was cheaper than going to the mountains

the travel agent said that it was the cheapest

of the hot weather in the mountains

we wanted to spend time at the beach

6. The bus was the ---- way to travel.

best

easiest

cheapest

slowest

7. Traveling by plane was ---- than by bus.

 more fun

cheaper

expensive

faster

8. We ---- our vacation.

hated
didn't like
enjoyed
regretted

9. We had very ---- weather during our vacation.

good
freezing
terrible
cold

KEY
1. Sam likes warm weather
2. He doesn't speak Spanish very well
3. There's a lot to see and do in Mexico
4. The hotels in Mexico are pretty expensive
5. of the hot weather in the mountains
6. cheapest
7. faster
8. enjoyed
9. good

Read the passages and answer the follow up questions according to the
readings.

Part 1
Dear Melissa,

I hope you are well. Guess what! I am having a big party next week at my house
and I am inviting all my close friends. The theme of the party is going to be Harry
Potter, so all must dress accordingly. You would make a great witch! I need to let
everyone know by Wednesday since I am throwing the party next Saturday. Sam
is going to decorate the house and my mother is going bake a cake and make
lots of food. There is going to be music and dancing as well. John is going to be
the DJ. You can stay over at my house. It’s going to be great! I hope to see you
then.
Love,
Sarah

1. What kind of an organisation is it?

A) It is a slumber party
B) It is a costume party
C) It is about making cake
D) It is a dance party

2.When is the party?

A) It is a fancy dress party
B) On Wednesday
C) It is next Saturday
D) There is going to be music and dancing

3. Whose party is it?

A) It is Sarah’s party
B) It is Judy’s party
C) It is Sarah’s mother’s party
D) It is Harry Potter’s party

Part 2

Ryu : Hi Ken. Are you free tonight?

Ken: I think so. Why?
Ryu: Because there’s a new science-fiction movie at the theater. Would you like
to see it?
Ken: No, thanks. I don’t like science-fictions.
Ryu: Oh... What about a comedy then? There’s one starring Adam Sandler.
Ken: I don’t know. I don’t really like his movies.
Ryu: What about a pop concert then?
Ken: Well, I am not into pop music.
Ryu: Oh, I understand now, it’s Thursday today and your favorite sitcom is on TV!
Ken: You know me very well RYU... You are welcome to watch it with me.
Ryu: That’s a great idea! Let’s meet at your place at 7:30 then!

4. Ken doesn’t want to go the movie theater with Ryu, because ----.

A) he wants to be alone

B) he wants go to a soccer match

C) he doesn’t like thrillers

D) he doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show

5. Ken's initial excuse not to go to the pop concert is that ----.

A) his favorite sitcom is on tonight

B) he is very busy tonight

C) he is fond of classical music

D) he is not interested in pop music

6. They are going to watch ----.

 A) a thriller

B) Ken’s favorite sitcom

C) Adam Sandler's comedy movie

D) a pop music show on TV

KEY:
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. D
6. B

Read the passages and answer the follow up questions according to the
readings.

Part 1

Dear Marcos,

Hi, my name is Rebecca and I am your new pen pal. I’m ten years old, and I live
in Barcelona, Spain. I go to the 4th grade in Saint Michael Elementary School.
On weekdays, I get up at 6 o’clock. The school starts at 7:30 in the morning. I
have my lunch at the school cafeteria and I usually leave around 3:30 in the
afternoon. I am good at math, I also like history and geography but I my favorite
subject is science. I like playing basketball and soccer. I also play tennis, and I
like swimming. On the weekends, I go to the movie theater with my friends. We
like action movies. I usually go to church with my parents on Sundays.
Please write and tell me about you and your life. What’s your family like? What
do you like doing in your spare time?
I hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes,
Rebecca
 1. Which statement is correct?
A) Rebecca usually practices the drums on weekdays.
B) Rebecca is interested in Science.
C) Rebecca has got a music group at school.
D) Rebecca and his friends like watching thrillers.

2.Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) What time does Rebecca get up on weekdays?
B) Which school subjects does Rebecca like?
C) What music types does Rebecca like?
D) Where does Rebecca eat her lunch?

3. Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) Rebecca likes playing badminton.
B) Rebecca usually goes to the movie theater on the weekends.
C) Rebecca is interested in History and Geography.
D) Rebecca wants to be in contact with Marcos.

Part 2

Hi, my name’s Andriy. I love football, I am a great fan of AC Milan. I have also
been interested in cars since I was a child. I’m crazy about driving and I also
enjoy fixing cars. When I was ten, I had many toy cars. I would play with them,
repair the ones my friends broke. I also used to help my dad fix his car. So,
eventually I decided to become a mechanic and open up my own shop. My
parents are happy with my choice, too. They think it’s important that I pursue a
career that I like. I have a bright career now and I really enjoy it. I’m planning to
get married soon. My girlfriend is also interested in cars. Who knows, maybe we
can run the car shop together with our kids in the future.

4. Andriy has been interested in cars since ----.

A) 2007
 B) he was born

C) his started driving

D) very young age

5. What would be the best "title" for this paragraph?

A) Andriy’s career choice

B) Cars in our life

C) Andriy and AC Milan

D) Andriy and his friends

6. Which of the following statements is wrong?

A) Andriy likes AC Milan football club

B) Andriy's friends would brake his toys

C) Andriy's girlfriend likes cars

D) Andriy is a football player

KEY
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. D
5. A
6. D
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readings.

Part 1

My best friend Selena

Hi, my name is Tina. I am thirteen years old and today I want to talk about my
best friend Selena. She is my classmate and she is thirteen years old too. We
attend a very big school near Scotland. We share the same desk and love the
same school subjects. Our favorite lessons are Arts and Physical Education. I am
very good at tennis and she is very good at volleyball. She plays volleyball at our
school team. We both have a busy life. We always get up at a half past six and at
seven o’clock her father takes us to school by car. They live next door to us, so
after school we always do our homework, walk our dogs and play together. Our
classes start at half past seven and finish at 4 p.m. Her mother is a nurse. My
mother is a nurse too and they work at the same hospital. Our fathers are both
engineers but they work at different companies. On Mondays, Selena has violin
class and I have piano class. On Tuesdays and Thursdays she practices
volleyball at the school’s gym and I play tennis in our school court. Friday is my
favorite day because Selena stays overnight with us. On the weekends, we
usually go to the movie theater or have a picnic if the weather is good. I am the
only child, I don’t have a sister but she is like a sister to me.

1. What is Selena’s favorite day of the week?

A) Sunday
B) Monday
C) Tuesday
D) Friday

2.Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) What time does Tina get up on weekdays?
B) Which school subjects does Tina like?
C) What music types does Tina like?
D) How does Selena go to school?

3. What is incorrect about Tina?

A) Her mother is a nurse.
 B) She has a busy life.
C) She walks her dog on Saturdays.
D) She spends time with her best friend.

Part 2

Nichole’s Summer Vacation

Every summer Nichole goes to the countryside for a month. She stays at her
uncle’s farm and helps him. She works very hard but she likes it because she
loves to spend time with her cousin Macy. Every morning she wakes up at six
o’clock, first she collects the eggs and feeds the chickens, then she has
breakfast at 6:30 and after breakfast, she helps her aunt with the house chores
for an hour. She can't wait to spend time with her cousin Macy. They always
have a great time together. They climb trees, pick fruits and flowers. They love
being outdoors. They come back home before dark and get ready for dinner.
After dinner, they go out and feed the animals. Before they go to bed they watch
TV for a little bit or read books. They are always very tired at the end of the day
and usually fall asleep watching TV or reading.

4. Where does Nichole go in summer?

A) She goes to a big city.

B) She goes to her uncle’s farm.

C) She goes to her cousin’s hotel.

D) She goes camping.

5. Which one of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) How long does Nichole stay at her uncle’s farm?

 B) How does Nichole help her uncle and aunt?

C) What does Nichole do before she goes to bed?

D) What’s her favorite food?

6. Which of the followings isn't true about Macy and Nichole?

A) Macy and Nichole can climb trees.

B) They have a good time together.

C) They live together.

D) They feed the animals.

KEY
1. D
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. D
6. C

Read the passages and answer the follow up questions according to the
readings.

Part 1

Our Toy Shop

Hi, my name is Amy. I am twelve years old. We have a small toy shop in our
neighborhood. My father says Fridays are the busiest day in our toy shop. So
after school, my mom takes me there to help my dad. That's another reason why
I like Fridays. We allow kids to play with the toys when they are in the store. My
father says I am responsible for the toys and that I need to watch and make sure
nothing breaks. Many kids from my school and neighborhood also come to the
shop to look at our new toys. It is always noisy here. Because it’s full of babies
and small children. Little girls tend to go for dolls, boys go for cars. Some just
want to play with the toys, some actually want to buy them. It’s a bit tiring for me
but I like going to the shop and helping my father.

1. Which of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) Where is the toy shop located?
B) When is the busiest day at the toy shop?
C) Why is the toy shop so noisy?
D) What’s the name of the toy shop?

2.Which of the followings is incorrect?

A) Amy goes to school.
B) Amy enjoys helping his father in the toy shop.
C) Kids can play with the toys at the store without buying them.
D) Amy’s mother works at the toy shop too.

3. Why does Amy help his father on Fridays?

A) Because it’s the busiest day.
B) Because she doesn’t have school on Fridays.
C) Because she wants to play with the toys.
D) Because she doesn’t like Fridays.

Part 2

Summer Job

Hi, I am Evan. In summer, after schools are closed, I work at a theme park in a
nearby coastal town. I love summer time and working at the park so I can't wait
till the schools close for the summer. The amusement park where I work is really
big with lots of fun rides and restaurants. But what's best about it is that it is
actually built on the beach. This is a beach town and there is a really long
boardwalk by the beach with many shops, food stores and stairs to the beach at
several points. The main entrance to the park is also from the boardwalk. The
park also has access to the beach so you can get to the beach by going through
the park. I work there as a ride operator at one of the roller coasters which is the
most fun. There are three other employees who work at the same ride with me.
We welcome the riders, remind them the safety procedures and operate the ride.
I work here for about two months every summer and enjoy it very much. They
organize several fun events over the summer with free food, ice-cream and
games for the workers. The park access is free for the employees so I can ride
the rides as much as I want. My family and friends love visiting me here because
I can get them free admission to the park too. The only bad part about working
here is that it gets too hot sometimes. But even then, I can just jump in the cool
waters of the Atlantic ocean and refresh.

4. What does Evan like the most about the park?

A) It has many fun rides.

B) The roller coaster.

C) The park is on the beach.

D) Free food and ice-cream.

5. Which of the followings is incorrect?

A) Evan doesn't go to school in summer

B) Evan operates a roller coaster by himself

C) Evan loves working at the park

D) Evan likes to cool off in the ocean when it gets too hot

6. Which of the followings you cannot infer about the amusement park?

A) It has access to the beach.

B) It has access to the boardwalk.

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C) The park has many food stores.

D) Park admission is free for employees.

KEY
1. D
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. B
6. C

Read the passages and answer the follow up questions according to the
readings.

Part 1

My Day

Hi, my name is Joshua. I am a financial adviser. Yesterday I had a very busy

day. I woke up at half past six. Waking up was so hard that I needed to wash my
face with cold water to open my eyes. Then I went to the kitchen and had a cup
of coffee and toast for breakfast. I brushed my teeth, took the trash out, ironed
my clothes and finally I got dressed and left home around seven o’clock. I got on
the bus at half past seven to downtown. I arrived at work at ten to eight. I needed
to finish up six reports before noon. At twelve o'clock I had half an hour lunch
with my colleagues. After lunch we had a meeting until two o’clock. Then I visited
one of my clients at three o’clock to talk about his financial plans. I came back to
work at around four o'clock and prepared three more reports. Finally at six I was
able to leave my office and I was exhausted by the time I got home.

1. Which of the following questions you cannot answer?

A) Why was Joshua so sleepy?
B) How many reports did he finish?
C) What time did he have his lunch?
D) Why did he visit his client?
 2.Which of the followings is incorrect?
A) He had a tiring day.
B) He works alone in his office.
C) He used public transportation.
D) He works in the city center.

3. What do you think his job is?

A) An engineer
B) A doctor
C) An accountant
D) A teacher

Part 2

The Moon

The Moon is the satellite of the Earth. It is about the quarter size of the Earth. It
goes around the Earth approximately in one month. It is about 384,000
kilometers away from the Earth. There is no air or atmosphere around it, so there
is no life on the Moon. It has about 13 and a half days daylight and 13 and a half
nights of darkness. Temperatures on the Moon is 120 °C during the lunar day
and -150 °C during the lunar night. Because there is no air or atmosphere, there
is also no sound as the sound waves travel through the air. So, The Moon is very
silent.

4. Why there is no life on the Moon?

A) Because it is so far away.

B) Because it has only 13 days of daylight.

C) Because there is no atmosphere or air.

D) Because there is no sound.

5. Which of the followings is incorrect?

A) The Moon turns around the Earth.

B) The Moon is hotter than the Earth in daytime.

C) The Moon is bigger than the Earth.

D) It takes one month for the Moon to go around the Earth.

6. Which of the following options cannot complete the sentence "Because there
is no air or atmosphere on the Moon, ----."?

A) there is no sound.

B) there is no life.

C) we cannot cook there.

D) it is the satellite of the Earth.

KEY
1. A
2. B
3. C
4. C
5. C
6. D

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readings.

Part 1

Dear Daniel,
If you'd like to improve your English, one thing you can do is to build up your
vocabulary. In order to do this, you have to practice a lot. I’m afraid there is not a
short cut for this. But there are many effective ways. First of all, you should read
a lot. You can read short stories, comics, newspapers, magazines etc. depending
on your English level. As you read, you can try to guess the meanings of
unknown words from the context of the sentence. If you cannot, then look up the
definition in a dictionary. English to English dictionary should be your first choice
and keep the translator as last. Another way of building vocabulary is to watch
movies in English which will also help with pronunciation. Try to be involved with
the language as much as you can. Keep a vocabulary notebook and write down
a few words each day. Keep in mind that you have to revise them regularly. In
my opinion, to communicate with people all you need is words. Even if you just
say the words one after another, people most likely will understand what you
mean regardless of the order of the words and grammar.

1. What is the main point of this e-mail?

A) What can we do to improve our English
B) Difficulties of learning English
C) Problems of learning a second language alone
D) What's the best way of learning English

2.Which of the followings is incorrect?

A) We should use a translator for all the unknown words.
B) We should read a lot.
C) We should take notes when we learn new words.
D) We should practice as much as we can.

3. What is the most important thing to communicate with people according to the
writer?
A) Grammar
B) Vocabulary
C) Order of the words used
D) Advanced English course

Part 2
Dear Matilda,

It’s been a month I haven’t heard from you. I hope you are well. I had a terrible
day at school yesterday. My friends and I were playing volleyball in the school
yard when I suddenly fell and twisted my ankle. At first I didn’t feel much pain, but
later on it started hurting badly. I had difficulty walking so my friends helped me
around. They took me to a hospital and stayed with me until my mom and dad
arrived. The doctor said it was broken and I needed to rest for a month. We came
home last night and I feel better now. This incident also made me realize how
valuable friendships are. I don't know what I would do without them. So I want to
say I feel very happy to have such good friends like you.

4. Why does the girl feel happy?

A) Because she was at school.

B) Because she fell and injured herself.

C) Because her friends helped her.

D) Because the ambulance arrived on time.

5. Which of the followings is incorrect?

A) She hurt her arm.

B) She injured her ankle.

C) Her friends helped her get to a hospital.

D) She won't be able to go to school for a month.

6. What does the girl want to emphasize in her e-mail?

A) The importance of friendship.

 B) She should stop playing volleyball.

C) The terrible day she had.

D) The importance of school.

KEY
1. A
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. A

Choose the correct answers to complete the following short passage.

My name is Hans. I (1)---- a mechanic. I (2)---- in London, I (3)---- a brother and a

sister. My sister is a university student. She (4)---- medicine. She is going to be a
doctor. My brother doesn't want (5)---- to university. (6)----he wants to be a
mechanic like me. He comes and (7)---- me in my shop on Sundays. He hasn't
finished his education yet. (8)---- his education, he is thinking of (9)---- with me.
We will (10)---- the business together.

1. is are am do

2. believe think arrive live

3. owns learn have study

4. teach learn / studies uses

5. go goes went to go

6. Because Although Behind / During

7. works helps is angry with shouts at

8. For Because After So

9. works worked to work working

10. run depart put wear

KEY
1. am
2. live
3. have
4. studies
5. to go
6. Because
7. helps
8. After
9. working
10. run

Choose the correct answers to complete the following short passage.

My Family

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My name is Alen. I (1) ---- sixteen years old. I don’t (2) ---- a large family. I live
with my parents and (3) ---- brother. I also have a puppy dog. (4) ---- name is
King. My mom is a teacher. She (5) ---- at a high school. She teaches Spanish.
My dad is an engineer. He works for a big company. He can drive or (6) ---- his
bike to work. I have a brother. (7) ---- name is Ryan. He is ten years old. He (8)
---- to elementary school. He (9) ---- basketball and tennis. (10) ---- love my
family!

1. is are am do

2. have work has live

3. her my I he

4. It's It His He

5. work works go is

6. jump read run ride

7. her they his he

8. lives speaks buys goes

9. works drinks eats plays

10. me my I your
KEY
1. am
2. have
3. my
4. His
5. works
6. ride
7. his
8. goes
9. plays
10. I

Choose the correct answers to complete the following short passage.

My School

Hi I’m Joshua. I am 11 years old. I (1) ---- at Sahakyan school. It is a very big
school. I love my school and (2) ---- teachers. They are very nice. I (3) ---- many
good friends. I (4) ---- playing basketball with my class-mates after school. I like
all my classes, but math is my favorite (5) ---- this year. I sit in the front row of
class. I (6) ---- getting up early and I am sometimes late. I have a sister. (7) ----
name is Lea. she (8) ---- only nine. She (9) ---- painting a lot. She (10) ---- to be
an art teacher.

1. study goes ride do

2. my I you am

3. has have am is

4. likes live like go

5. drink work color subject

6. jump play doesn’t like don’t like

7. her they his he

8. is am are goes

9. works like eats likes

10. wish wants want wishing

KEY
1. study
2. my
3. have
4. like
5. subject
6. don’t like
7. her
8. is
9. likes
10. wants

Choose the correct answers to complete the following short passage.

Luis Pierri

Hi! My name is Luis Pierri. I (1) ---- fourteen years old. I’m in year 8 at St.Patrick's
(2) ---- . I’m from Sydney, Australia. My father (3) ---- from Spain. (4) ---- name is
Andrew Pierri and he’s forty-five years old. He’s a (5) ---- and he teaches Math.
My mother is from Armenia. (6) ---- name is Katy Pierri. She’s thirty-eight years
old and she’s a nurse. I don’t (7) ---- any sisters or brothers. I am a single child
but I have many friends. I usually (8) ---- computer games in my free time. I like
(9) ---- a book. My favorite food is (10) ----.

1. isn’t are is am

2. school library bank hospital

3. has have is am

4. His Her My He

5. driver engineer doctor teacher

6. His Her She I

7. has have had having

8. play read drive eat

9. listening climbing reading riding

10. pizza school home computer

KEY
1. am
2. school
3. is
4. His
5. teacher
6. Her
7. have
8. play
9. reading
10. pizza

Choose the correct answers to complete the following short passage.

Neo’s Family

Hi, my name is Neo. My father’s name is Homer. He (1) ---- a doctor. He works at
a (2) ----. He treats sick people. He uses a stethoscope. My brother’s name is
Morpheus. (3) ---- is an engineer. He designs bridges, hospitals, banks and many
other structures. He has got (4) ---- red helmet and he always wears (5) ----. My
mother’s name is Talin. She is a (6) ----. She cooks delicious meals. She (7) ----
the house, she does the ironing and shopping. I (8) ---- got a sister. (9) ---- name
is Alicia. She plays tennis. She uses her own racket. She likes (10) ---- pictures
of animals and people. She uses a pencil and a piece of paper.

1. isn’t are is am

2. school library bank hospital

3. He She I We

4. an a two four

5. she he they it

6. waiter architect housewife engineer

7. cleans have drives climbs

8. play read has have

9. He His She Her

10. to take drawing sleeping singing

KEY
1. is
2. hospital
3. He
4. a
5. it
6. housewife
7. cleans
8. have
9. Her
10. drawing

Choose the correct answers to complete the following short passage.

Lucas

Hi, my name is Lucas and I (1) ---- from the United States. I am 24 years old and
I (2) ---- in a small town near Vancouver called Branton. I don't have a job now,
but normally I (3) ---- as a salesman. I am not married. I live with my family (4) ----
a nice house in Branton. My sister is an actress, (5) ---- she isn't very famous.
She acts in a local theater in (6) ---- town. On the weekends, we like to go
camping in the small (7) ---- near our house. I normally (8) ---- up at eight o'clock,
but (9) ---- Thursdays I get up at six o'clock because that is the day I (10) ----
running at the park.
1. come go is live

2. bring take read live

3. write work buy sing

4. in out from over

5. because but so then

6. she they our we

7. forest sea bridge palace

8. get read eat study

9. at under in on

10. swim climb buy go

KEY
1. come
2. live
3. work
4. in
5. but
6. our
7. forest
8. get
9. on
10. go

Choose the correct answers to complete the short passage.

Snow Break

Today I am having such a good time. I feel very (1) ---- that there Giaoandethitienganh.info
(2) ---- no
school and I can do (3) ---- I want. I don't have any extra homework either as the
schools (4) ---- closed because of snow. That's why this is one of my favorite (5)
----. I like going to school but I like the snow even more. I get to play outside in
the snow. We can (6) ---- a snowman with (7) ---- friends, we can have a
snowball fight, we can slide and enjoy the snow. I know it is funny but sometimes
we still (8) ---- to school just (9) ---- in the school yard even though it's closed.
Snow holidays are the (10) ----.

1. scared happy fan tired

2. is isn't is not be

3. all the thing nothing something anything

4. is was are be

5. holiday times time happiness

6. carry play build fill

7. me mine mi my
8. go goes going are going

9. playing for playing to play for to play

10. great better more better best

KEY
1. happy
2. is
3. anything
4. are
5. times
6. build
7. my
8. go
9. to play
10. best

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NEW ZOO

A new zoo just opened in our town. We went there last Saturday with my My
father. They have (1) ---- interesting animals. There (2) ---- lions, tigers, eagles,
bears, elephants, giraffes and many more. The zoo has very large (3) ---- for the
animals. They can run around (4) ---- play freely. Some animals are a little (5) ----
at first but you get used to them quickly. (6) ---- some cool off zones where you
can get sprayed water by misting fans. These are great (7) ---- hot days. It is
usually very crowded here (8) ---- lots of people come with their families and
spend all day. They also have several restaurants and snack shops inside the
zoo. I like to buy ice cream (9) ---- the snack bar after eating (10) ---- popcorn.

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2. are isn't is has got

3. areas schools libraries banks

4. because and so but

5. happy rich tired scary

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8. so and but because

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KEY
1. many
2. are
3. areas
4. and
5. scary
6. There are
7. on
8. because
9. at
10. some

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My Teachers

My name is Dorin. I (1) ---- a first grade student. I (2) ---- to Greystone
elementary school. I like (3) ---- school. I also like my class teacher. (4) ---- name
is Elizabeth. She is tall and slim. She (5) ---- long blonde hair. She is very
beautiful. She teaches us a lot. She can (6) ---- a truck. I also like my PE teacher.
(7) ---- name is Todd. He is twenty-seven years old. He (8) ---- many games with
us. He teaches (9) ---- basketball and tennis. (10) ---- love my teachers!

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KEY
1. am
2. go
3. my
4. Her
5. has
6. drive
7. His
8. plays
9. us
10. I

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My Hometown

Hello friends, my name is Emma. I (1) ---- in Yerevan. It is the capital of Armenia.
It has three thousand years of history. It (2) ---- beautiful water fountains. It is
located in Ararat Valley. It has (3) ---- beautiful churches and cathedrals. (4) ----
biggest cathedral is the Cathedral of St. Gregory. People live in single story
homes. You can (5) ---- works of world famous sculptors. Yerevan is a (6) ---- of
museums and theaters. Museum of the History of Armenia and the National Art
Gallery (7) ---- unique collections of treasures of the Armenian culture. You (8)
---- come and visit my hometown. I am (9) ---- you will love it. I love Yerevan, my
(10) ----!

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2. has have is does

3. much a little any many

4. It's It Its There is

5. find sea speak eat

6. mountain bridge ocean city

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9. sad kind worried sure

10. family tourists hometown relatives

KEY
1. live
2. has
3. many
4. Its
5. find
6. city
7. are
8. should
9. sure
10. hometown

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Leaning Tower of Pisa

The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of (1) ---- architectural structures from
medieval Europe. It is in the Italian town of Pisa. Pisa is (2) ---- of the most visited
European cities. It is close to other big cities of Italy, such as Florence and
Lucca. Tower of Pisa is 60 meters high and it is a major tourist (3) ---- . It is
located next to the Cathedral of Pisa. Visitors (4) ---- the tilted staircase to upper
levels of the tower and enjoy the spectacular view. Construction on the Leaning
Tower of Pisa (5) ---- in 1173 and stopped in 1185 because Pisa had gone to war
(6) ---- Florence. The tower was (7) ---- completed in 1319. The landmark (8) ----
to the public in 2001 and can be entered and climbed for an entrance fee. In
2008, after engineers removed (9) ---- hundred tons of earth from underneath it
and stabilized (10) ---- foundation, the tower was estimated to remain stable for
the next 200 years.

1. more remarkable remarkabler the most remarkable the

remarkablest

2. one most each any

3. attraction invitation foundation declaration

4. have to climb mustn't climb can climb needn't climb

5. has begun will begin began begins

6. with under between for

7. quickly abundantly considerately eventually

8. is opened was opened opens has opened

9. several much a little few

10. it's it has its it

KEY
1. the most remarkable
2. one
3. attraction
4. can climb
5. began
6. with
7. eventually
8. was opened
9. several
10. its

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WATER PARK

Hello, my name is Sam. I (1) ---- seven years old. I want to tell you about the new
water park in our town. We will go there (2) ---- Saturday. (3) ---- many scary
slides. (4) ---- I am brave enough to ride them. And you should see the sprinklers,
(5) ---- are so cool on hot days. There is an interesting pool. It (6) ---- its own
waves and everybody tries to jump over them. The park has (7) ---- snack bars.
They sell everything from fast food to ice cream. There is just one problem. The
Water Park is so (8) ---- at the weekends. You need to wait in very long lines for
the slides. But it's worth it. They even (9) ---- pets. So I can take my puppy with
me. We all (10) ---- so much fun there.

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2. on in from under

3. There are There is Are Have got

4. But Because So Do

5. she he they we

6. makes swims slides likes

7. many a any an

8. amazing good crowded empty

9. don't allow doesn't allow aren't allowing allow

10. eat go make have

KEY
1. am
2. on
3. There are
4. But
5. they
6. makes
7. many
8. crowded
9. allow
10. have

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My Father And His School

Hello, my name is Daniel. I am ten years old. I want to tell you about my father.
He (1) ---- medium height and medium weight. He (2) ---- gray hair and brown
eyes. He is the principal (3) ---- a famous high school in our town. He (4) ---- at
seven o'clock in the morning. He takes a shower and puts on (5) ---- clothes.
Then he eats breakfast at half past seven. He drives to school. He arrives at
school at eight. The school starts at nine, (6) ---- the students should be at school
at quarter to nine. My father has (7) ---- strict rules at school. The students must
wear a uniform, they (8) ---- eat and drink in class because it's not allowed. They
should work hard to pass their exams and they can (9) ---- cheat in the exams. I
believe they all (10) ---- a good education. So I want to go to my father's school
too.

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2. is are has have

3. under of from on

4. goes watches likes gets up

5. she he his her

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7. some a any an

8. doesn't can aren't can't

9. always sometimes never often

10. see go make get

KEY
1. is
2. has
3. of
4. gets up
5. his
6. but
7. some
8. can't
9. never
10. get

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Dear Rebecca,

I (1) ---- writing to you from the Paradise Beach Hotel. We usually come here with
my parents, (2) ---- this summer I am here (3) ---- Sarah and Jessica. The place
is very nice and I think all the people at the hotel (4) ---- having a good time. You
can do many activities here. You can swim, (5) ---- windsurfing or hiking. There
are tall trees all around the hotel, (6) ---- you can rest or read a book in the shade
of trees. At the moment, Sarah and Jessica are having lunch. They say the soup
(7) ---- so good. In a few minutes, I will join (8) ---- too. After lunch, we are
planning to go for a walk because (9) ---- plenty of opportunities for cliffside
photos. I hope you are having a good time as well. Write to me soon and tell me
about (10) ---- your news.

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2. but because together from

3. under of from with

4. are is do does

5. go make ride drive

6. but because so before

7. drink smell eats tastes

8. his us them her

9. have got has got there is there are

10. all many a an

KEY
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2. but
3. with
4. are
5. go
6. so
7. tastes
8. them
9. there are
10. all