1 UNIT 1 TEST | Standard A2

Listening
1 UT Track 1 Complete sentences 1–5 by looking at the pictures in Exercise 2. Then listen to five
conversations and check your answers.
1 The three times are seven o’clock, half past seven and        .
2 The three places are a music room, a campsite and a        .
3 The three activities are horse-riding, playing computer games and        .
4 The family members we can see are son, dad and        .
5 The book is next to the bed, on the bed and        the bed.

2 UT Track 1 Listen again. For each question, choose the right answer (A, B or C).
1 What time does the swimming lesson start today?

A B C

2 Where do the students in the guitar club play their guitars?

A B C

3 What do the students at the activity camp do in the afternoon?

A B C

4 Who is cooking?

A B C

5 Where is the girl’s book?

A B C

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 1 UNIT 1 TEST | Standard A2

Grammar Vocabulary
3 Rewrite the sentences with the words given 5 Match the activities (A–H) to the people
in the correct place. (1–8).
Example: Where your dad work? does 1 Lucy likes cooking and eating outdoors.
   
Where does your dad work?
2 Mick has got a good camera.    
1 What you usually do on Saturdays? do
3 Damian loves books and magazines.    

4 Susie is always in the water.    
2 Turn off the television. don’t
5 Max often goes on his bike.    

6 Teresa and Mandy have got a tent.    
3 Your mum do any sports? does
7 Meg wants to be the new Van Gogh or Picasso!
    
4 Ben gets up at seven o’clock day. every 8 Jack is at the skatepark.    

A cycling E swimming
5 We get homework about four a week. times
B skateboarding F painting

C having a barbecue G camping
6 I forget to take my books to school. never
D reading H taking photographs

7 To buy a pizza after school. remember


8 We have English lessons a week. twice 6 Read the descriptions and complete the
 words. The first letter is given.
9 Go home now. It’s early. don’t 1 A person who paints is a p       .
 2 A person who takes photographs is a
p       .
10 When the swimming lesson start? does
3 A person who plays music is a m       .

4 A person who plays the guitar is a g       .
5 A person who plays video games is a video
 g       .
4 Choose the correct options to complete
each sentence. 
1 Is Hannah’s birthday in / on / at July?
7 Complete the sentences with the correct
2 The art classes start in / at / on 6:45 pm.
alternative.
3 We usually meet in / at / on Saturday afternoons.
1 Hello, Paul. Come in / off / down. Nick’s in his
4 The new teachers / teacher’s / teachers’ name bedroom.
is Mr Harris.
2 Mum and Dad are out. They usually get round /
5 Meet us in / on / at front of the cinema. back / in home at about 7 pm.
6 This swimming pool is for adults. The childrens / 3 Get out / down / off the bus when you can see
children’s / childrens’ pool is over there. the park.
7 The skateboard park is closed on / – / at 4 Mum, can Beth come round / in / out later? We
tomorrow. want to play our guitars.
8 All my books are on my desk, next from / – / to 5 Turn down / out / off your computer when you
the lamp. don’t need to use it.
9 It’s good to go swimming in / on / at the summer. 6 When my parents go out, I look around / after /
10 Natalie’s cousins / cousin’s / cousins’ names are away my younger brother.
Sara and Luke. 7 When Simon gets home, he sits down and turns
on / in / round the television.



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 1 UNIT 1 TEST | Standard A2

Reading A

8 Read the signs and notices. Then complete Swimming lessons.

the second sentences so they have the same Learn quickly.
meaning as the first sentences. Use one Small group lessons for one hour.
word from the signs and notices in each
gap. The first letter is given.
B
Example: Do you belong to any clubs?
FILM CLUB.
Are you a member of any clubs?
1 What things are there for us to do?
Members only.
What a       are there for us to do?
Watch and discuss films.
2 Do you want to talk about our ideas? Phone 7156381 to join.
Do you want to d       our ideas?
3 Remember to bring some food for lunch. C
Don’t f       to bring some food for lunch.
4 The museum isn’t open today.
Kids’ fun club.
7 days a week.
The museum is c       today. 8 am–6 pm.
5 Is the park open all the time? Lots of activities. Café for parents.
Is the park a       open?

D

Photography Club.
9 Read the signs and notices again. Which Wednesdays and Fridays
sign (A–H) says this (1–5)? There are three 2 pm–4 pm.
extra letters which you do not need. Don’t forget your camera!
1 You can only do this in the morning.    
2 You can go here twice a week.    
E
3 You can bring your children here.    
4 You can do this five days a week.     Computer Room
5 You can do this for 60 minutes.     closed today.
Next gaming club meeting on Thursday.


F
Keep Fit Class.
Saturday 9 am–11 am.
Meet in the park on sunny days,
in the gym when the weather is bad.

Cooking Classes.
Mondays to Fridays.
9 am–11am or 7 pm–9 pm.
Learn to cook food from all over the world.

Camping next to the beach.

The office is always open.
Come with your tent and have fun!

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Speaking Language in Use

10 Complete the sentences with the words in 12 Number the sentences (A–E) in the correct
the box. order to complete the conversation.
Receptionist: Hello. Can I help you?
always | at | average | city | free | in
A Receptionist: How old are you, Becky?    
people | school | surname | that’s
B Becky: Simpson. Becky Simpson.    
1 My first name is Jane and my        is C Becky: Yes, I’m here for the photography
McDermott.        M-C-D-E-R-M-O-T-T. class.    
2 In my family, there are four        . D Becky: I’m 14. I’m 15 in March.    
It’s an        size family. E Receptionist: OK. What’s your name, please?
3 I live        Nottingham. It’s a big,    
interesting        in the middle of
England.

4 In my        time, I usually read, listen to
music or meet my friends. After        , 13 Complete the rest of the conversation from
I do my homework and then I relax. Exercise 12 with sentences A–H. There are
5        the weekend, we often visit my three extra letters which you do not need.
grandparents. In the holidays, we        go Receptionist: That’s great. We’ve got four other
to France. We’ve got a holiday home there. teenage members. Have you got a
camera?
 Becky: 1    
Receptionist: Great. What do you like taking
11 Answer the questions so they are true photos of?
for you. Add extra information using but,
Becky: 2    
because or a second sentence.
Receptionist: Me too. I love taking photos on
1 What’s your name? How do you spell it?
holiday.

Becky: 3    

Receptionist: In 15 minutes. Would you like to
2 Where do you come from? wait here?
 Becky: 4    
 Receptionist: Oh, here’s Mrs Hall, the teacher.
3 What are your hobbies? This is a new student, Betty
 Simpson.
 Becky: 5    
4 What do you usually do at the weekend? Receptionist: Sorry, yes, Becky Simpson.
 A That’s Becky, not Betty.
 B What time does the class start?
5 Who is your best friend? C Yes, I have. It’s here in my bag.
 D That sounds great!
 E Pleased to meet you.
F Yes, OK, thank you.
 G This is my first lesson.
H Places. I like mountains and the sea.

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Writing
16 Read Peter’s message and complete the
Adventure Time notes.
Activities for families and students
Saturdays: rock climbing To: Adventure Time
Sundays: horse-riding My name is Peter Daniels. I’m 14. I love horse-
Parents and children under 12: 10 am–11:30 am riding, but I am only free in the morning or late
Parents and teenagers (13–17): 1 pm–3 pm afternoon because I play tennis on Sunday
afternoons. I could go to the over-14 group, but
Over 18s: 4 pm–6 pm
I’d prefer the classes for under 12s. I’m happy
Safe and fun activities for all! to be with younger children.
Thank you
14 Find the numbers in the poster. Match the Peter
information (A, B or C) to the numbers.
A a starting time for an activity Name: His name is Peter Daniels
B a finishing time for an activity Age: 1 He        old.
C an age 2 He wants to        .
Activity: 

1 10     3 He can only come to lessons in

Day(s): 
the morning or        .
2 12    
4 He wants to join the parents
Group: 
3 3     and        group.
4 6     5 The lessons he wants to go to
Starting time: 
5 18     start        .

 

15 Read Nigel’s message and the poster above Total score 

and complete Nigel’s booking form.

To: Adventure Time

My name is Nigel Hawke. I’d like to come to
your rock climbing activity with my parents. I’m
12 (13 in April), but I go to swimming lessons
on Saturday mornings. Can we come to the
rock climbing for parents and 13–17 year olds?
Thanks
Nigel

Name: Nigel Hawke

Age: 1
Activity: 2
Group: 3
Day: 4
Starting time: 5

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