Thinkahead Term1 WritComp

TERM TEST 1 Name: Mark: .
Written Comprehension (20 points)

Adverts
1 Read four adverts from a local magazine about New York City.
Then complete the sentences that follow. (5 points)
Some unbelievable things are happening in Manhattan.

Friends are climbing Mount Everest in extreme
conditions. Participants are trying to escape from the horror film
Paranormal Activity. Artists are creating amazing pictures in 3D
5 with Google Tilt Brush. But how?
They’re all playing virtual reality computer games at AFQ Gaming.
There are hundreds of different 3D games, so it’s easy to find your
favourite one with us. We enjoy living in a science-fiction film and we
invite you to join us.
10 Ages: 14+ Open 24 hours Address: 124 E 54th Street
Phone: 555-0122 E-mail: [email protected]
“I’m quite short and I’m not thin.

What clothes suit me?” Emily
“I’ve got curly hair.
15 How can I make it straight?” Sophie
Do you ask beauty questions like these?
Famous celebrity stylists answer all your fashion questions –
in your own Manhattan living room. Organise a two-day party
for your friends to learn how to look beautiful!
20 Weekends only Contact us at 555-0184
Come and play the guitar in Brooklyn every weekend.

Learn songwriting with famous musicians. Our students
meet friends and form bands. Bring your own instruments
to play, and don’t forget your smartphone to download
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songs and make music videos.
Ages: 12-16 Location: 260 Franklin Street
Phone: 555-0162 E-mail: [email protected]
Spend a day at the

Blue Apple Bookshop Café
All around our bookshop café, there are shelves of magical
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books to read and comfortable armchairs to sit in. Enjoy your
favourite novel while you’re drinking hot chocolate or having a
tasty snack from the kitchen. Meet a friend and have lunch while
relaxing on one of our wide sofas. Then, at 3 pm, listen to a special
35 performance. Every afternoon during the summer, the Blue Apple
storyteller plays his guitar while singing a story about New York.
Our customers write these stories. Do you want to tell your story?
Writers are 12-18 years old.
Send your story to: [email protected]
40 Blue Apple Bookshop: Open until 5 pm
Café: Closes at 10 pm
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TERM TEST 1: Test
1. At AFQ Gaming, there are many .

2. Look Good teaches you what are good for you.
3. Teens learn how to write at Time 4 Rock.
4. You can sit on or at the Blue Apple Bookshop Café.
5. They serve drinks and food at Blue Apple Café until .
2 Answer the questions. (10 points)

1. In the ad for AFQ Gaming, what do they compare virtual reality games to?
2. Which place never closes?
3. What does Emily look like?
4. Which activity hasn’t got any age limits?
5. When can you hear music at Blue Apple?
3 Find words in the text to match the definitions below. (5 points)

1. incredible (lines 1-5)
2. make someone look more attractive (lines 12-15)
3. fashion consultants (lines 16-21)
4. being comfortable and happy (lines 29-36)
5. clients (lines 29-36)
Written Production (10 points)

Task 1: An E-mail
Read the e-mail from Peter, a new student in your class.
Then write an e-mail to Peter and answer his questions.
Hi everyone,
My name’s Peter and I’m the new student in your class.
Tomorrow is my first day. Thank you for adding me to the
class WhatsApp group! I don’t know many people in this
town. Please tell me about yourselves. What do you like
doing at the weekend? What is there to do in this town?
I love films – what kinds of films do you like?
See you tomorrow!
Peter
Task 2: A Notice
You want to start a new film club at school. Write a notice to
tell people about the club. In your notice, include:
a. times and days
b. place
c. activities
d. why it’s a good idea to join
TERM TEST 1: Test
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Oral Comprehension (10 points)
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2 A Voice Message
1 Listen to the voice message. Then answer the questions. (5 points)
1. According to Henry’s dad, what is Henry probably doing right now?
2. What school subject is Rosie’s project for?
3. Why do Henry’s parents want to arrive at school early?
4. What does Henry’s dad want him to do at the park?
5. When is Rosie’s bedtime?
2 Listen again and complete the sentences. (5 points)

1. Henry’s dad tells him to by .
2. Rosie wants to for her project.
3. Henry’s dad tells him to warm his dinner on .
4. The dog with doesn’t like Daisy.
5. Henry’s dad doesn’t want Rosie to watch .
Oral Production (10 points)

A Conversation
Ask your partner questions to complete the chart.
Questions Your partner’s answers
Address
Rooms in the house
Description of the bedroom
Favourite place in town
Location of favourite place

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TERM TEST 1 Name: Mark: .

Written Comprehension (20 points)

Some unbelievable things are happening in Manhattan.

“I’m quite short and I’m not thin.

Come and play the guitar in Brooklyn every weekend.

Spend a day at the

1. At AFQ Gaming, there are many .

2 Answer the questions. (10 points)

2. Which place never closes?

3. What does Emily look like?

4. Which activity hasn’t got any age limits?

5. When can you hear music at Blue Apple?

3 Find words in the text to match the definitions below. (5 points)

Written Production (10 points)

2. What school subject is Rosie’s project for?

3. Why do Henry’s parents want to arrive at school early?

4. What does Henry’s dad want him to do at the park?

5. When is Rosie’s bedtime?

2 Listen again and complete the sentences. (5 points)

Oral Production (10 points)

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