Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a British cellist who gained international fame after winning the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016. He was the first black musician to win the prestigious award in its 40-year history. Two years later, in 2018, Sheku released his debut album titled Inspiration, which became a commercial success. Sheku hopes his success will inspire more young black musicians to pursue careers in classical music.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a British cellist who gained international fame after winning the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016. He was the first black musician to win the prestigious award in its 40-year history. Two years later, in 2018, Sheku released his debut album titled Inspiration, which became a commercial success. Sheku hopes his success will inspire more young black musicians to pursue careers in classical music.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a British cellist who gained international fame after winning the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016. He was the first black musician to win the prestigious award in its 40-year history. Two years later, in 2018, Sheku released his debut album titled Inspiration, which became a commercial success. Sheku hopes his success will inspire more young black musicians to pursue careers in classical music.
Sheku Kanneh-Mason is a British cellist who gained international fame after winning the BBC Young Musician competition in 2016. He was the first black musician to win the prestigious award in its 40-year history. Two years later, in 2018, Sheku released his debut album titled Inspiration, which became a commercial success. Sheku hopes his success will inspire more young black musicians to pursue careers in classical music.
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End-of-Year
Extension Test
GRAMMAR 4 you play the violin when you
were five? 1 Circle the correct options. 5 You load the dishwasher. 1 I’m sending Tim a message … . I’ve done it. a every week c sometimes 5 b right now d three times a week 2 You run very … . 4 Underline and correct one mistake in each sentence. a quick c fast 1 There weren’t no flowers on the table. b fastly d fastest 3 I was walking down the street … I tripped over 2 Dan slept when the phone rang. a box. 3 Were there any food in the fridge? a when c while 4 I can’t see no one outside. b or d as 5 You’ve go out without the keys! 4 You’re a … athlete than me. a more good c better 5 b best d good 5 Circle the correct options. 5 There’s … sugar in this cake. A: The concert 1… at eight o’clock tonight, but a too c too many we don’t have 2… money to buy the tickets. b enough of d too much What 3… do? B: Maybe my sister 4… lend us some money. 5 A: Really? It’ll be fantastic if she 5… that! 2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. 1 a will be b is c is going to be come not listen play ride see 2 a some b enough c too much 3 a are we going to b will we c do we 1 I to music at the moment. 4 a will b should c is going to 2 (you) the movie last night? 5 a will do b is doing c does 3 I (never) a horse. 5 4 He went to the park soccer. 5 I’ll be angry if you late. 6 Complete the text. Write one word in each blank. 5 My mom works as a nurse. She works very hard, 3 Complete the sentences with the correct form and she doesn’t think she earns 1 of the verbs in the box. money. However, she also thinks that there are 2 important things in life than could not have to might must not should money. “How do you feel when you look at 3 1 You copy during an exam! in the mirror?” she says. “I’m a It’s not permitted. nurse and I feel great! I can’t think of 4 2 I don’t think you go to school better to do!” Who knows? In the future, I today. You look sick. 5 follow my mom’s example and 3 I mop the floor today. become a nurse. We’ll see! I haven’t decided.
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VOCABULARY 10 Complete the words. 7 Complete the sentences. Write one word in each My friend Carla plays the piano. She also plays blank. the 1k . They’re very similar. She’s 1 It’s a nice day. It’s not hot or cold. It’s good and she 2u videos on a popular 3 . s m website. I don’t play an 4 2 When you sleep, you put your head on a instrument, but I do b d after . school. It’s very hard, and your body has to be 3 I was feeling very , so I went to very flexible. You also need a lot of 5s bed. in your legs. You can’t do it if your legs are weak! 4 I walked the store, but I didn’t 5 go in. 11 Circle the correct options. 5 You don’t eat soup with a fork. You eat it with a . My dad works in an office. He’s a 1… . It’s a very 5 good job and he 2… a lot of Money (I think!). But I want to work in the movies. I’d love to be 8 Complete the sentences with the verbs in the a famous 3… . I can imagine it now. We’re all on box. There are three extra verbs. the movie 4… and then the director says, “5… , borrow get go lend take trip camera, action!” upload vacuum 1 a nurse b lawyer c vet 1 We need to off the train now. 2 a wins b lends c earns 2 Don’t over the box on the floor! 3 a engineer b actor c caregiver 3 Can I some money, please? 4 a set b studio c stage 4 I’m going to my vacation photos so 5 a Microphones b Lamps c Lights everyone can see them. 5 5 Which bus do we need to ? 12 Complete the phrases. Write one word in each 5 blank. 9 Complete the sentences. Write one word in each 1 opera (a type of TV show) blank. 2 collector (takes away trash) 1 When you feel , you are unhappy 3 do the (clean the plates) because you aren’t with other people. 4 get by a bee 2 After lunch, can you please the 5 up with a good idea dishwasher with the dirty plates? 3 I got by a mosquito yesterday. 5 5 4 There are five on each foot. 5 You make a sound with your feet when you do dancing. 5
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READING 1 Why was Sheku’s victory in the music competition special? 13 Read the article. _______________________________________ 2 How many years after winning Young Musician ONLINE ARTICLE of the Year did Sheku make his first record? Sheku Kanneh-Mason _______________________________________ Sheku Kanneh-Mason was born in Nottingham, England, _______________________________________ in 1999. He has an interesting background because 3 Why does the writer think that Sheku Kanneh- his father is from the Caribbean while his mother is Mason will have success in the future? from West Africa. He started playing the violin when _______________________________________ he was five, but soon changed to the cello. He _______________________________________ became famous in 2016, when he won the prestigious competition, Young Musician of the Year. 3 He was the first black musician to receive this award. 15 Find words in the text that mean the following. Sheku has played twice at the BAFTA Film Awards, the 1 family, origins British equivalent of the Oscars. In addition, millions of people around the world saw him when he played ______________ at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2 prize 2018. In the same year, his first album came out. It ______________ was an enormous success and millions of people 3 ceremony where two people get married have listened to it online. ______________ Sheku is a big fan of reggae as well as classical music, 4 appeared (for sale) and has performed versions of some famous reggae songs on the cello. He has also performed together ______________ with his sister, Isata, a pianist, and his brother, 5 played an instrument in public Braimah, a violinist. It’s ______________ a very musical family! Sheku Kanneh-Mason is an artist of great skill and creativity. The future for him looks bright!
Are the sentences T (true), F (false), or
DS (doesn’t say)? 1 Sheku Kanneh-Mason started playing the cello when he was six. 2 Sheku became a hero for young black people in the UK in 2016. 3 Sheku has played more than once at an important event. 4 2018 wasn’t a good year for Sheku’s professional career. 5 Sheku is only interested in classical music. 6 In the past, Sheku played the same instrument as his brother. 7 Everyone in Sheku’s family is very musical. 7
14 Read the text again. Answer the questions.
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LISTENING 18 Listen again. Complete the sentences with words from the conversation. Write one or 16 Listen to Sam and Emma talking about what two words in each blank. they did on the weekend. Circle the correct 1 On Saturday Emma was at her options. class. 1 Emma has a problem with her … . 2 Sam watched a . a wrist 3 Loxton Park combines and b leg . c toes 4 The script is excellent – the writers had some 2 Where was Emma on Sunday? very good . a at home 5 Sam says that Emma b in the park Loxton Park. c in her friend’s yard 5 3 How much does Emma know about 5WRITING Loxton Park? 19 Complete the sentences with the correct words. a everything Write one or two words in each blank. b something 1 The movie had great music. On the c nothing , the dialogue was very boring. 4 What is Loxton Park? 2 This was a great concert. a a drama conclusion, you must go and see it. b a comedy 3 This phone is very good. It’s cheap as . c a documentary about a school 4 It’s very cold today. why we aren’t 5 The best thing about Loxton Park is . . going out. a the script 5 At , the weather was cloudy, but a few minutes later, the sun came out. b the set c the actors 5
5 20 Write a story. Choose one of the two options.
Use the paragraph plan below to help you. 17 Listen again. Answer the questions. Write at least 100 words. 1 When did Emma hurt herself? • A story with the title A Day to Remember! _____________________________________ • A story with the title The Lifeguard 2 What happened on Sunday? Paragraph 1 _____________________________________ • What was happening before the main events 3 Where does Loxton Park take place? started? _____________________________________ • What happened first? 4 Why does Sam say that Loxton Park is Paragraph 2 “too good”? • The main events of the story _____________________________________ Paragraph 3 5 What will Emma do? • What happened in the end? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ 5 5 5 100 TOTAL SCORE
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