Reading and Writing (60 minutes)
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Read the texts about three teenagers who are learning a foreign language. For each question, choose the correct answer.
At the moment, I'm learning Arabic because I'd like to be a journalist one day, and being able to speak other languages is important for this job. It wasn't possible to learn Arabic at school, but a friend of mine knew a woman who could give me lessons and now she comes to my house twice a week. It was difficult at first because I was a complete beginner. But I worked hard and after just six months I was able to speak and write the language quite well, which I'm really happy about.
I've lived in lots of different countries because of my dad's career, so I've had to learn several different languages. I seem to learn them quite easily. The last place I lived was Thailand. I'm still studying the language so I can continue to chat with my Thai classmates now I'm back in my home country. I've downloaded a new app with exercises in Thai, and I can't wait to use it each morning because it's so much fun.
My mum comes from Russia and her parents still live there. We often stay with them during the school holidays, but unfortunately I didn't learn Russian when I was little so talking to them has always been hard. After our last trip I decided it was time for me to learn the language and I found a course at my local college – we work hard but the teacher makes us laugh. I think that's why I never forget any of the vocabulary she teaches us.
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This summer, my parents and I had a holiday in Hollywood, an area in Los Angeles famous for its filmmaking. My mum and dad are journalists and sometimes work there, so they know the city really well.
Our hotel was near the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a famous pavement that has over 2,600 metal stars with the names of famous actors and singers on them. It's very popular with visitors. We walked along it every day, and I'm glad about that, as there were so many names to read!
The second day, we went on a tour at Universal Studios. This is a film studio where famous actors work, and it also has some exciting rides. The rides were good, but visiting the places where movies such as Jurassic Park were made was my favourite part of the tour.
On the third day, we went on the Rodeo Drive Tour. It's a bus tour to see famous people's houses. Actually, most of the homes were a really long way from the road or behind trees or gates, which is a pity. But the guide was so funny that I still enjoyed myself and the time went by very quickly.
For our final night, we watched a film at an outdoor theatre called the Hollywood Bowl. The Sound of Music is my dad's favourite film so I know the story and songs quite well, but I couldn't believe 17,500 other people wanted to watch it too. I had no idea it was so popular! It was certainly an experience I'll never forget.
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Reading and Writing (60 minutes)
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Last week, I went to the Cartoon Museum with my mum. It's a small museum and we had to ask for directions because we got lost on our way there. When we finally got there, we walked around the various exhibitions, including one about the history of cartoons. The best part for me was joining a one-hour drawing class. An artist talked about his work and I did some cartoons of my own. It was a great little museum, but I saw most things, so I'm not planning to return.
I visited the Natural History Museum with my dad when I was younger, but this was my first visit on my own. I already knew about some of the stuff at the museum from lessons at school, but I was amazed at how much I enjoyed the exhibitions. My favourite one was the dinosaur exhibition. It was the busiest part of the museum and full of people, but I didn't mind that. I've been several times already, so I don't think I'll visit again.
I'm so glad my mum took me to the News Museum. It has exhibitions about the news and is different from most other museums because it's more about events than things. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to see everything, so I've already decided to go back. My favourite part was a special theatre showing short videos of interesting news reports. There was also an exhibition about photo-journalists and their work. I really enjoyed learning how they get such good pictures.
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Earlier this year, my school in England decided to send a group of four students on a trip to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA. I wanted to go but knew that many other students did too. I decided to put my name on the list of interested students and then forgot all about it. A few weeks later, I couldn't believe it when I heard I was in the group.
On the 10th of March, I flew from England to Florida with my classmates Toby, Alice, Chris and our teacher Mr Scott. At the Space Center there was so much to see and do, and we all took lots of photos. Mr Scott planned each day carefully. He also asked me to keep a blog of our experiences and Toby agreed to make a short film.
I learnt so much. We met engineers and astronauts who explained a lot about space travel. It was brilliant to be around people who shared my love of space. They were really helpful and told me what I needed to do to get a job with a space project.
When I got back to school, I had to give a talk about the trip to the other students. I enjoyed talking about the Space Center and was pleased that everyone liked my photos. I found it quite hard to remember everything I learnt about the planet Mars, however! My favourite part was answering students' questions at the end. It was fun sharing my experiences with everyone.
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Reading and Writing (60 minutes)
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Last June my family and I went to France for our summer holiday. We spent two weeks at a campsite in the south of the country, near Marseilles. There was a beach not too far away but it was very crowded so I spent nearly all my time at the campsite pool, which was much nicer. I met some French kids there and we had a great time together. I really need to work hard on my French though, so that next time it will be easier to talk to people.
I'd always wanted to visit France, so I was really excited when my parents told me we were going to the city of Caen in the north of the country for our summer holidays last year. There were some lovely beaches not far from the city and we also went to an attractive indoor market, which sold everything from fish to flowers. It was wonderful. However, the best thing we did was a one-day cooking course. I've never cooked anything before and it was really fun!
My family always spend our summer holidays in the south of France, and last year we stayed at a campsite on a beach near Arles. I loved swimming in the sea and in the campsite pool. I also enjoyed using my French when we went shopping at the local market. My school friends would be amazed! Because my mum and dad are artists, they wanted to visit a museum about the painter, Van Gogh. Usually I don't like museums, but actually this one was really interesting.
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When sisters Caroline and Isabel Bercaw were 11 and 12 years old, bath bombs (coloured balls that you add to your bath water to make it smell nice) suddenly became very popular. Caroline and Isabel often used them, especially after doing sports, and so did their friends. They all thought that the bath bombs made bath-time feel special.
Caroline and Isabel got so interested in bath bombs that they looked online and found some instructions for how to make their own. Their first ones weren't great, but they practised until their bath bombs were perfect. Then they had the clever idea of adding a surprise in the centre of each one, such as a small toy or a piece of jewellery.
When they had a big box of their new bath bombs, they agreed on a price, and then took them to a local market to find out if people wanted to buy them. The girls couldn't believe it when they sold all the bombs in just a few hours.
After that, they began to work hard on their business. They had a lot to learn, and asked for help whenever they needed it. They spoke to their teachers at school, called business owners, and of course talked to their parents. Soon, they were selling their bath bombs in shops all over their home town.
The business continued to grow and is now a big success. The girls think this is because of the little gift inside each bath bomb. This made their bombs exciting and fun to use, especially for young people.
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Reading and Writing (60 minutes)
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I love our farm. From every window of our farmhouse, you can see beautiful countryside for miles. Of course, it's not a perfect life. There are always machines to repair, and farmers never get time off because the animals need them every day. That's the reason my family and I can't visit other countries in the summer. But what's fantastic is that you're never bored. My parents say the farm will be mine when I'm older, and I'm really happy about that.
Being a farmer is a hard life. There are so many jobs to do and most of them are quite boring. Also, farmers can't travel much and that's something I really want to do when I'm older. One thing I love is being up before the sun each day. That's when I feed the chickens. It's quiet then, with only the noise of the animals. When I was little, the cows looked so big. I always ran away when they came near me. It seems silly now.
My mum and dad are farmers. They often work from early morning until late at night, and always seem so tired. They do too much really, so I try to help if I can. One thing I'm good at is helping Dad when the farm machines break – it's a great feeling to get them working again. In fact, I'd like to be a mechanic when I leave school. However, I want to continue living in the countryside because I love all the animals.
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Sisters Melati and Isabel live on the Indonesian island of Bali. Bali is very popular with tourists, who go there for its beautiful beaches. Unfortunately, as Melati and Isabel know, the beaches aren't always as clean as everyone would like. This is because the sea brings in rubbish, just as it does in many countries.
A few years ago, Melati and Isabel's school teacher told them about people who helped make important changes in other countries. The girls thought about changes they could make in Bali, and as they loved going to their local beach with their parents, they agreed that trying to clean it up was a good idea.
One of the biggest problems on Bali's beaches was plastic bags. Melati and Isabel learnt that some countries don't allow companies to make or sell plastic bags anymore. 'We thought, "If they can do that, well, Bali can, too,"' explains Melati. 'So we started a group and called it Bye Bye Plastic Bags.'
Bye Bye Plastic Bags began as a small group of people who went out and cleaned beaches. But then journalists started writing about the group, so more people heard about the idea and thought it was important. Now, plastic bags aren't allowed in Bali anymore.
People in other countries have taken the girls' idea and started their own Bye Bye Plastic Bags groups. Now, the sisters want to help those people by telling them everything they have learnt. That way, more and more young people can help make the world a cleaner place.
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(0) Are you free any day during the school holiday next week? I haven't finished the school art project, so my mum has offered to take me (25) the new fashion museum. She says it'll help me with ideas. Do you want to come? We can pick you up, if you like. I'm free on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. (26) about you? Lilia,
That's (27) great idea. I'd love to come (28) you and your mum. I'm free on Friday. (29) you give me your mum's phone number? My mum wants to talk to her (30) the plans.
Listening (approximately 30 minutes)
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Boy: Are we having sandwiches for our family lunch on the beach, Mum?
Mum: We usually do that, I know. Why don't we have a barbecue this time?
Boy: Or perhaps some fish and chips at the café there? They always smell fantastic.
Mum: You're right, but that'll be quite expensive for eight of us.
Boy: OK. Your idea sounds good.
Boy: This term I'm doing volleyball for the first time. How about you?
Girl: I really enjoy volleyball – you will too. But my teacher's put my name on the list for hockey, and I'm not sure I'll like it.
Boy: Maybe not. I think basketball's a good sport for you. You're tall and run really fast.
Girl: Well, perhaps I can do that another term!
Matt: Shall we work on our project together at the city library this afternoon, Bella?
Bella: OK, Matt, but before that I've got to collect my new glasses from the shop.
Matt: That's no problem – because then we can go to that café next door. They sell great cakes.
Bella: Good idea. And it's only ten minutes to walk to the library from there.
Uncle Jack: You're looking well, Amy! Are you still riding your bike to school?
Amy: Well, it's really good exercise for me, Uncle Jack, I know, but it's hard in winter. So I've started leaving home early and walking there. I caught the bus once, but it was so noisy!
Uncle Jack: The bus is much faster.
Amy: But slower than by bike actually.
Girl: What shall we get Mum for her birthday this year? Well, she loved the necklace we got her last year. How about some other jewellery? I saw some nice silver earrings at the market.
Boy: Mm. That's not a bad idea. Or we could buy a bracelet?
Girl: She doesn't often wear those.
Boy: OK, then. Let's get what you suggested.
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You will hear a girl called Mandy leaving a phone message for a friend about spending Sunday at the beach.
Mandy: Hi, I'm ringing about going to the beach on Sunday. There's no train that day, but there's a bus which stops outside the beach café, so we're getting that. I wanted to take my guitar but Mum says no – so bring your kite instead please.
Mandy: For lunch, we're going to have a picnic. My mum doesn't like eating on the beach but there's a park. We'll eat there and perhaps go to the shopping centre afterwards for half an hour.
Mandy: Last time we were at the beach, we had a football match, remember? This time I've booked for us to play volleyball! It'll be fun. We can go on a boat trip too. A ticket is usually four pounds fifty, but there's a discount on Sunday and it's only three seventy-five. That's nearly a pound cheaper.
Mandy: You're invited to dinner at my house. We'll leave the beach at quarter past five. Then we'll be back at my place at six thirty which is great because my family usually eat at quarter to seven. Bye!
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You will hear two friends, Ned and Aisha, talking about their first week at a new school.
Aisha: So, Ned. What did you think of our first week at the new school?
Ned: OK. I'm so happy we sat next to each other in our first class, Aisha. We live in the same street so I'm surprised we haven't met before.
Aisha: Yes, and lunchtime was fun.
Ned: Did you feel a bit worried before you started at the new school?
Aisha: I felt excited actually.
Ned: Me too. Not scared at all. My brother says we're lucky because it's an awesome school.
Aisha: Well, the building doesn't look great.
Ned: I know, but all the kids in our class are lovely.
Aisha: Most are but not everyone. But I like all our teachers. They do lots to help us.
Ned: That's true. Which subject do you like best?
Aisha: In my old school it was maths but geography's my favourite now. History's the only subject I don't enjoy much.
Ned: The only thing I don't like is homework. It takes at least two hours every evening.
Aisha: Really? I only spend an hour. It's not usually very difficult.
Ned: Well, we didn't get so much in my old school.
Aisha: We got very little at mine as well.
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How did the boy get the book?答案：B B 对。关键句 I was really pleased when it was given to me as a prize yesterday. I was first in the running race!（跑步比赛第一名拿的奖品）→ 比赛赢来的。易错：C——只是在书店看过（looking at it in a bookshop... didn't have enough money），没买；A——lend it to my cousin 是他要把书借给别人，方向反了。
Girl: Oh, I've read that book. It's really good.
Boy: It's strange – I was looking at it in a bookshop a few days ago, but didn't have enough money to get it. So I was really pleased when it was given to me as a prize yesterday. I was first in the running race!
Girl: Fantastic!
Boy: I'll lend it to my cousin after I've read it.
What type of lesson did she have?答案：A A 对。关键句 the way you hold an instrument is important（乐器的持法很重要）+ where you put your fingers（手指位置）→ 乐器课 = 吉他课。易错：C 舞蹈课不弹乐器；B 网球课与手指按弦无关。blocking word：instrument / fingers。
Dad: How was your first lesson?
Girl: It was OK, Dad, but the teacher spent ages talking about our hands, and where we have to put them.
Dad: Well, the way you hold an instrument is important, isn't it?
Girl: Yeah. And you can make lots of different sounds, depending on where you put your fingers. But playing is difficult. My fingers really hurt afterwards!
Where will the boy stay on holiday?答案：C C 对。关键句 there are so many of us visiting her this summer that I'll have to camp in her garden（人太多住不下，我得在院子里露营）→ 住帐篷。易错：A——奶奶有房子（grandmother has a house），但他住不进去；B 是女孩的玩笑话（she should turn it into a hotel）。blocking word：camp。
Boy: I'm really looking forward to my holiday. We're going to France again.
Girl: Your grandmother has a house there, hasn't she?
Boy: Yeah, but there are so many of us visiting her this summer that I'll have to camp in her garden.
Girl: Well, it's fun to sleep outside. If her house is so popular, she should turn it into a hotel!
Boy: That's what she says!
What does he want his class to do now?答案：C C 对。关键句 I'd like you to work with a partner and compare what you wrote（和同伴对比答案）→ 两人一组核对练习。易错：A——数学题是已经做完的（you've now each prepared answers）；B——书里下一节 shapes 是之后的内容（before starting the next section）。blocking word：work with a partner。
Teacher: OK, you've now each prepared answers to the maths questions. I'd like you to work with a partner and compare what you wrote. If you haven't got the same answers, look at your work carefully together and decide who's right. Then we'll discuss things as a class before starting the next section in your book – that's all about shapes.
What are they going to do together on Saturday?答案：C C 对。关键句 We're going to have a walk in the forest... Would you like to join us?（去森林散步，你来吗？）+ 女孩答应 I'll cycle over to yours（骑车去你家集合）→ 一起做的是散步。易错：A——骑车只是交通方式（cycle over = 骑车过去），活动本身是 walk，经典偷换；B 采蘑菇（collecting mushrooms）不是做饭。
Boy: My cousin's visiting my family this weekend. We're going to have a walk in the forest with my mum. Would you like to join us for that on Saturday?
Girl: Brilliant, I'll cycle over to yours after breakfast on Saturday. The forest is lovely in autumn and it's the perfect time for collecting mushrooms.
Boy: Then stay and have dinner with us.
Girl: Thanks.
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You will hear a boy telling his mum about the jobs his friends would like to do.
Mum: How was your day?
Boy: Interesting, we talked about what we want to do after we leave school.
Mum: I know Alex's dad is a teacher. Is that what he wants to be?
Boy: That's what everyone in our class thought, but he goes to the theatre a lot – and wants to be in plays.
Mum: And Sally?
Boy: Well, she loves history – she's going to show people our town and tell them about it. The visitors will learn lots!
Mum: What about Peter? Is he going to help his dad look after all their animals?
Boy: That's right – I hope he still has time for cooking – he loves it!
Mum: And Amy's so good at playing the guitar.
Boy: I know, but she really wants to help children learn how to dance.
Mum: What about Tom? He plays the piano really well.
Boy: Yes, and loves being in the kitchen. He hopes to make the meals in a hotel.
Mum: And what about Jane? She likes helping people. Does she want to be a doctor?
Boy: Actually, she'd like to spend all day looking at people's teeth!
Mum: Great!
Listening (approximately 30 minutes)
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Boy: Those trainers are really cool, and they look expensive. I love them!
Girl: Thanks, I got them in the sale. They were seventy-five pounds fifty but I got them for only forty-seven ninety-nine. I was lucky.
Boy: You were. My brother's got some a bit like those, but they cost over fifty pounds, fifty-one seventy-five I think. Yours look much better.
Girl: Thanks, I'm glad you like them.
Girl: Your photos are great, especially this one of the beach.
Boy: Thanks, I took them when I stayed with my grandmother last week. That picture of the castle's my favourite. I'm keeping all of them on my phone so I can show people.
Girl: Those flowers are beautiful.
Boy: My grandmother loves them, I'll print that photo for her. She wants to put it on her wall.
Girl: What do we need to get now in the shopping centre?
Boy: I want to get that new board game. Will you play it with me later?
Girl: Of course. But hurry, we need to be back home for lunch. And Mum wants us to go on a bike ride after that.
Boy: OK, we'll play the game after the bike ride.
Girl: Mum and Dad loved the pizza I made for us all yesterday!
Boy: Did it have lots of mushrooms and onion on it? That's the kind I like.
Girl: We didn't have any mushrooms left, so I used tomatoes with the onion instead.
Boy: Good idea. My mum puts tomatoes with mushrooms. She doesn't really like onions, but I do.
Girl: I think I saw your sister this morning, at the dentist's. I love her long blonde hair.
Boy: Well, she's got long hair but it's dark. So, it wasn't my sister you saw.
Girl: Oh, OK. I thought it was strange that the girl in the dentist wasn't wearing glasses like your sister does.
Boy: Yeah, my sister can't see well without them!
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You will hear a boy called Jake leaving a message for a friend about coming to his house to play computer games.
Jake: Hi. I'm really glad you can come round to my house this weekend to play computer games. Come on Sunday, as I have to do all my homework on Saturday.
Jake: I need to give you my address. It's number 51, Sherby Street. You spell that S-H-E-R-B-Y.
Jake: You can usually travel to my house by train, but the station nearest to my house is closed at the moment, so use the tram. It stops at the end of my road.
Jake: We want to have lots of time to play, so get here at quarter to two. I have to go out at half past four, so I'm afraid you'll need to leave then, too.
Jake: Could you bring something with you? Remember you borrowed my gloves that day when it was really cold? Can I have them back, please? You can keep the hat I lent you – I've got lots of those.
Jake: One more thing. Mum says you should give your parents her phone number. It's 05568 129437. Right. See you soon!
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You will hear two friends, Emma and Jamie, planning a trip to a market.
Jamie: Is your mum driving us to the market on Saturday, Emma?
Emma: She's visiting my cousin. But we can go with Annie, who lives next door. She's really nice.
Jamie: Great! What time are we going?
Emma: We'll come to your house at quarter to eleven, Jamie.
Jamie: That's quite late.
Emma: Well, I've got my piano lesson until quarter past ten. I won't be ready to leave home before half past ten.
Jamie: OK. Do you want to get a dress for the school dance at the market?
Emma: I'm borrowing my friend Katie's actually, but I need to find a necklace and earrings to wear with it.
Jamie: I want to buy a toy for my brother's birthday.
Emma: The market's great for old computer games too.
Jamie: Yeah! They're ones you can't get in other places. You can get new ones anywhere.
Emma: Are they expensive?
Jamie: A little.
Emma: We can have lunch at the Moon Café later.
Jamie: They play very loud music.
Emma: Not really, Jamie! And the burgers are fantastic.
Jamie: That's true! But it's a shame the waiters never have time to chat.
Emma: They're always smiling!
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Why couldn't the girl go to it?答案：C C 对。Mum was working late so I had to give Annie her tea and a bath（妈妈加班，她要给妹妹 Annie 做饭洗澡）→ 照顾妹妹。易错：A 男孩问 Weren't you feeling well? 被她否认（Actually...）；B 做作业是之后周日做的事。blocking word：had to（不得不做的事）。
Boy: Marco's party on Saturday night was great. It's a shame you missed it. Weren't you feeling well or something?
Girl: Actually, Mum was working late so I had to give Annie her tea and a bath.
Boy: Your baby sister?
Girl: Yeah. But after that I didn't just watch TV, I did my homework so then I was free on Sunday.
What does he want Danielle to do?答案：C C 对。I'm not really sure there's enough to write on the topic you've chosen, so I'd like you to choose something else to write about（这个题目可写的内容不够，换个题目）→ 换主题。易错：A 恰恰相反——是内容不够不是太长；B 老师允许多给 5 天（extra five days），不是催早点交。blocking word：choose something else。
Teacher: About your project, Danielle. I'm not really sure there's enough to write on the topic you've chosen, so I'd like you to choose something else to write about. I'm happy for you to have an extra five days to get it finished, although of course, if you're able to do it earlier, then give it to me when it's completed.
Why does he like his new bag?答案：B B 对。my old one was really big because of all my books. Now I use my laptop, so I got one which was a better size for that（旧包太大，现在用笔记本，新包尺寸正合适）→ size。易错：A 皮的（leather）是旧的那个包；C Maybe it's too bright（也许太鲜艳了）是自嘲，不是喜欢的理由。blocking word：a better size。
Girl: Cool bag!
Boy: Maybe it's too bright! But my old one was really big because of all my books. Now I use my laptop, so I got one which was a better size for that.
Girl: You cycle to school, don't you?
Boy: Yeah. So it won't be as heavy as my old leather one.
Girl: Well, nobody will miss that colour when you go past!
Why is he phoning his daughter?答案：B B 对。弟弟坐错火车（caught the wrong train），爸爸开车去接他——打电话是解释今天出状况、不能接你放学。易错：A 他明确让女儿自己坐公交回家（You'll have to get the bus home），没提供接送；C 找路（directions）是弟弟自己完成的。blocking word：Sorry, I can't meet you from school（道歉+原因=解释问题）。
Dad: Hi! It's Dad. Sorry, I can't meet you from school this afternoon. Your brother somehow caught the wrong train to get to his friend's house. He managed to get directions and finally arrived at his friend's, but I've offered to drive there and bring him back. You'll have to get the bus home – hope you don't mind. I'll see you later.
How is she feeling about it?答案：B B 对。what if everyone's better than me – I don't want to feel embarrassed（要是大家都比我强怎么办——不想尴尬）→ 担心自己水平不行。易错：A 天气预报有风、浪大（lovely big waves）——她觉得是好事；C 朋友不来她明说 That's no problem。blocking word：what if（担忧句式）。
Girl: It's my first surfing lesson tomorrow. I've done some surfing already with my friend, but she's not coming with me. That's no problem, but what if everyone's better than me – I don't want to feel embarrassed. I've checked the weather forecast and it's going to be windy, so there'll be some lovely big waves to practise on.
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You will hear Carlos talking to his grandmother about the school sports teams he and his classmates are in. Which team is each person in?
Granny: Are there many sports teams at your school, Carlos?
Carlos: Yes, Granny. I wanted to be in the cycling team, but there weren't any places, so I joined the football team. It's fun.
Granny: And your sister Sofia? She's good at sports where you hit the ball, like hockey.
Carlos: Yeah, but it's the basketball team she plays for.
Granny: Oh. And what about your friend Aidan?
Carlos: He's bought a racket and loves using that. I was surprised, because he's tall enough to play basketball, but the team is full! Do you know my neighbour, Tina?
Granny: The one I sometimes see riding her bicycle?
Carlos: Yes. Well, she loves being in the pool. She wins lots of races.
Granny: That's good. And she has a brother, doesn't she?
Carlos: Yeah. Nick. The sports teacher wanted him to join the hockey team, but he prefers volleyball! He's really good at that.
Granny: And your friend Katrina?
Carlos: She joined a new team called 'Fast wheels'! It's perfect for her because she goes everywhere by bike. She wanted to be in the basketball team too, but she doesn't have time.
Granny: It's great that you all do sports.
Listening (approximately 30 minutes)
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Dad: What are you looking for, Daisy? Have you lost your key again?
Daisy: I've got that, Dad. It's in my pocket.
Dad: OK.
Daisy: It's my scarf. I can't find it and I'll need it today. I left it in the kitchen yesterday, next to Mum's purse, and it's not there now.
Girl: Don't you live in those flats near the river?
Boy: Yeah – we're on the top floor. We can see out over the whole city.
Girl: Lucky you! The view from my window's really boring.
Boy: Oh, well, I can't see it from my bedroom – that just has a view of a big car park. Why don't you come and visit one day?
Girl: Sure.
Girl: Mum gave me some money so we can have lunch at the café in the shopping centre.
Boy: Oh, brilliant! They make delicious cheese sandwiches there.
Girl: Well, I really like the salads, but why don't we share a pizza today? I'm so hungry.
Boy: OK, great idea! I've never had one there. And I will probably have a salad tonight anyway.
Boy: Where's Calum having his birthday party? He was talking about having a pool party at the sports centre.
Girl: Oh? Last time I spoke to him, he wanted to have a barbecue in his garden.
Boy: Oh, yes, you're right! He asked us to bring something to eat.
Girl: Yeah. I'm taking some burgers. He always has those when we go to the café.
Girl: Do you still want to go and see a film tomorrow?
Boy: Yeah! Shall I meet you outside the cinema? I'll get the tram.
Girl: Why don't I meet you at your tram stop when you get off, instead? It's always busy at the cinema.
Boy: Good idea. The stop's just round the corner from the library.
Girl: Great! See you there at three thirty.
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
You will hear a teacher telling his class about an art competition.
Teacher: Hello everyone. I want to tell you about our next school art competition. All students who are aged between eleven and sixteen can enter the competition. Not just students in our year who are nearly all thirteen.
Teacher: Now, the title for everyone's painting must be Buildings. These can be ones you know, like houses in our town. Or perhaps ones you've never visited like castles or palaces.
Teacher: You can give your painting to the art teacher from the ninth of May, but you must give it to her by the eighteenth. And you'll learn who has won the competition on the twentieth of May.
Teacher: We're lucky that a very special person will choose the winner. His name's Jacob Fossley. His surname's spelled F-O-double S-L-E-Y if you want to read about him online. He lives in our town and he's a famous photographer.
Teacher: And the prize? Not a laptop like the prize for the last competition, but a skateboard! This is because it's the most popular hobby at school!
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear a girl, Martha, talking to her friend, Dan, about a class trip they have been on.
Dan: I think this year's school trip to the lake was much better than last year's to the sea, Martha.
Martha: Yeah Dan, the other class only went to the river.
Dan: We did so many activities. I loved horse riding. It was fun.
Martha: Oh? I especially liked riding our bikes on those paths. I'd really like to learn windsurfing some time.
Dan: Me too.
Martha: What was sailing like, Dan?
Dan: Well, the teacher explained everything clearly. There was a lot to learn and I kept forgetting what to do next. But, everyone helped each other.
Martha: That's nice.
Dan: You didn't go swimming, Martha. Didn't you take your swimming things?
Martha: I did, but it was such a cold day.
Dan: It was fine when I was in the water. But it was deep.
Martha: Oh, that's never a problem for me. I loved having the barbecue by the water.
Dan: I thought it was a bit dirty there actually.
Martha: Really? I didn't. But we had to leave so early.
Dan: I know. And people weren't bored... everyone was having such a great time.
Martha: Yeah.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
What kind of present does she decide to buy?答案：C C 对。I saw some earrings at that new market and I'm going to get them tomorrow（看中了耳环，明天去买）→ earrings = jewellery。易错：A 衣服没提；B 巧克力（chocolates）是哥哥买给妈妈的（人物偷换）。blocking word：I'm going to get them（回指 earrings）。
Girl: My brother's bought Mum chocolates for her birthday. Her favourite kind! It's funny, I was going to buy those too, but I saw some earrings at that new market and I'm going to get them tomorrow. I'd left my purse at home today. It's an awesome market. My classmate, Ben, bought a really cool T-shirt there.
What does he want her to do for him?答案：C C 对。I must get my books back to the city library before 5:30... Could you possibly do it for me?（5:30 前必须把书还到图书馆，请妈妈代办）→ return something（还东西）。易错：A——他只说回家路上给妈妈带杂志（答谢），不是要妈妈买；B——车胎瘪了只是背景（妈妈也没法修）。blocking word：get my books back to the library。
Boy: Hi, Mum. My bike's got a flat tyre and I must get my books back to the city library before 5:30. I've got extra athletics training which will finish too late for me to walk there. Could you possibly do it for me? They're on my desk. Thanks! I'll get you your favourite magazine on my way home.
What did he enjoy most?答案：A A 对。At lunchtime we had a table-tennis competition. That was the best bit of the day（乒乓球赛是今天最棒的）→ 参加体育活动。易错：B 罗马纪录片他嫌 a bit boring；C 音乐会排练因为忘带吉他没法参加（I couldn't do much）。blocking word：the best bit。
Granny: How was school today?
Boy: Not bad. Our history teacher showed us a documentary about life in Ancient Rome this morning.
Granny: Interesting.
Boy: A bit boring actually. At lunchtime we had a table-tennis competition. That was the best bit of the day. In the afternoon we started preparing for this year's concert but I'd forgotten my guitar so I couldn't do much.
What kind of club do they both enjoy going to?答案：A A 对。女孩 I go to basketball then. It's fun（周四篮球），男孩 I do that on Wednesdays（that = basketball，他周三也打）→ 两人都爱体育社团。易错：B art club 只有男孩喜欢（landscape painting）；C music club 男孩唱过 choir 但 I've stopped now（已退）。blocking word：I do that on Wednesdays（回指 basketball）。
Girl: There are brilliant clubs at this school!
Boy: I know! I love doing landscape painting after school on Thursdays.
Girl: I go to basketball then. It's fun.
Boy: Yeah. I do that on Wednesdays. And on Fridays I sing in the choir!
Girl: You are busy! I started playing the trumpet in a jazz band on Mondays as well but I've stopped now.
What didn't they like about the film?答案：B B 对。The main actor was no good（男主角不行）+ I know. He never is.（两人一致）→ 主演不行。易错：A At least it wasn't too long（至少不长——是优点）；C the story finished in quite an interesting way（结局挺有意思——也是优点）。blocking word：no good（否定指向演员）。
Girl: I didn't really like that film yesterday.
Boy: I was disappointed too. The main actor was no good.
Girl: I know. He never is.
Boy: At least it wasn't too long!
Girl: You're right. I was pleased when it ended. But the story finished in quite an interesting way, I suppose.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Alice talking to her friend Jake about what some people in their class will do to help with the school play. What will each person do to help with the play?
Jake: Hi, Alice. Are you ready for the school play next week?
Alice: Yeah, I'm going to help give people tea and juice during the break, like I did last year.
Jake: Cool.
Alice: What about you, Jake?
Jake: Well, I wanted to help with selling tickets but there're lots of people already doing that, so I'm going to clean the room after everyone's finished. Make sure everything's in the right place.
Alice: That's a lot of work.
Jake: I don't mind.
Alice: Do you know if Suzy's taking the photos? She's really good at art.
Jake: I know, but she's decided to help with the make-up instead.
Alice: So will Dan take the pictures?
Jake: Yeah, he loves that. He says it's easier than tidying up!
Alice: So what's Lauren doing?
Jake: She usually makes the clothes. But this time she's doing the posters to put up round the school.
Alice: What will George do?
Jake: He's getting the room ready for the play. He doesn't like doing stuff like selling tickets.
Alice: OK.
Listening (approximately 30 minutes)
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Dad: Nice sweater!
Girl: Thanks, Dad. Actually, it's an old one. But I went shopping with Mum today, for some clothes.
Dad: Did you get anything nice? Didn't you need some shoes?
Girl: I didn't see any I liked, but I got this cool dress. I think I'll wear it for Tanya's barbecue party this afternoon.
Dad: Yeah. Maybe take a sweater, too – it'll be cold later.
Girl: I think it's going to rain – look at the sky, there are lots of dark clouds.
Boy: It doesn't look good at the moment but it's going to stay dry.
Girl: Great. We can still play football this afternoon.
Boy: Well, it's going to be really windy, so maybe not. But I'm sure it'll be sunny again tomorrow.
Girl: I hope so.
Boy: How was your holiday?
Girl: Very good. You know Dad loves camping, but Mum wanted to stay in a big hotel this time. Dad wasn't very happy about that, so we booked a guest house with a nice garden instead.
Boy: So, was it better than a tent?
Girl: It was actually. And the place only had two floors.
Boy: Well, I love camping.
Girl: Hi. Have you finished your homework?
Boy: I've done the maths. That was easy. And I've nearly finished science. What about you?
Girl: I started geography, but got bored. So did all the history exercise, and I've almost finished the maths.
Boy: Shall we do our geography together at the library?
Girl: Okay. I'll bring my maths book too. We can check our answers.
Boy: Hi. Did you have a good weekend?
Girl: Great. Thanks. I wanted to go swimming, but there was a competition at the pool all weekend. So I couldn't go in.
Boy: So what did you do?
Girl: I won a game of badminton that I played with my sister! And you went sailing. I love that.
Boy: I'm going again next weekend. Why don't you come?
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
You will hear a teacher telling her students about a school trip to a glass factory.
Teacher: Now listen everyone. The glass factory trip's on June the twenty-first. That's the same week as Sports Day, which is on the twenty-fifth.
Teacher: Glass factories often make things like glass animals but this one is well-known for its bowls. I've got a lovely one for fruit.
Teacher: You've probably seen the drawing which the factory uses for its adverts. It's a dolphin. But actually, I think it looks a bit like a cloud.
Teacher: You'll need to be at school by eight thirty as the coach goes at eight forty-five. We hope to arrive at the factory around nine forty-five. There's no need to take lunch – we'll have it there in the cafeteria, but please bring your notebooks and remember to leave your phones at home for the day. You can't take them into the factory.
Teacher: For more information contact the new art teacher, Mr Stapely, who's planning everything. That's spelled S-T-A-P-E-L-Y, if you want to find him on the school website.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear a brother and sister, Mark and Jessica, talking about a music festival they went to for the weekend.
Jessica: The music festival was great, wasn't it, Mark?
Mark: It really was, Jessica. I'm glad Mum could drive us there.
Jessica: Yes, it was a long way from a railway station and buses are very slow.
Mark: Next time let's take a tent and camp at the festival.
Jessica: Really? I liked it at Uncle Jim's flat.
Mark: You're right. It was nice – and better than a hotel.
Jessica: Did you enjoy everything at the festival? We were lucky with the weather.
Mark: I know. And it was cheaper than most festivals. It was just too crowded for me.
Jessica: Oh? I enjoyed being with lots of people. What did you think of the singer called Amelia?
Mark: She was so pretty and I loved her songs. And she played the piano so well.
Jessica: Yes, she was beautiful and sang well. I think I liked her best.
Mark: Oh I think that last band we saw was the best.
Jessica: Did you buy that book about them at the festival shop?
Mark: No. But I got chocolates for Mum. And a scarf for me.
Jessica: I got one of those too.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
What is the visitor's job?答案：A A 对。He meets so many different people and shows them round really interesting places（带人参观各种有意思的地方）→ tour guide（导游）。易错：C photographer 只是男孩猜测的反例之一；B 那个拉小提琴的是「上一位」演讲者（the last speaker），不是这位。blocking word：shows them round interesting places。
Boy: What did you think of today's speaker?
Girl: Fascinating. He has so many opportunities to travel. I'd love that.
Boy: There are lots of jobs where people can travel. Photographer, for example.
Girl: But he meets so many different people and shows them round really interesting places.
Boy: He had great stories, not like the last speaker, that guy who played the violin – really boring.
What is the girl reading about?答案：C C 对。The story's about a teenage girl who travelled across Africa on a motorbike（骑摩托横穿非洲）→ 刺激的旅程。易错：A 动物只是旅途中看到的（saw lots of amazing animals）；B 写歌的少女是「也许会成歌手」（Perhaps she'll be... one day），现在还不是名人。blocking word：travelled across Africa on a motorbike。
Boy: I love the picture of the lion on the cover of your book.
Girl: It's great! The story's about a teenage girl who travelled across Africa on a motorbike. She saw lots of amazing animals.
Boy: I wouldn't be brave enough to do that.
Girl: She says she's written several songs about her trip. Perhaps she'll be a well-known singer one day?
What does she want them to do?答案：A A 对。Frank, could you collect the books and put them on the shelf... those pens should be on my desk... if you notice any bits of paper on the floor, put them in the bin（收书、收笔、捡纸）→ 打扫整理教室。易错：B 恰恰相反——And no copying!（不许抄）；C 是收尾后 sit down and start your essays（坐下写文章），不是回家。blocking word：collect / put / put them in the bin（整理动作串）。
Teacher: OK everyone, it's time to stop what you're doing. Frank, could you collect the books and put them on the shelf near the coats. And Milo, those pens should be on my desk. Everyone else, if you notice any bits of paper on the floor, put them in the bin. Then sit down and start your essays. And no copying!
How does the girl feel about her homework?答案：A A 对。I found out some things that I'm hoping Mrs Williams will enjoy（查到了一些老师会喜欢的资料）→ 对查到的信息满意。易错：B 她写了半页，男孩说 That's more than I did（比他还多）——量不愁；C I'm hoping（希望）≠ sure（笃定），语气弱一档。blocking word：found out some things。
Boy: Have you done that geography project that Mrs Williams gave us for homework?
Girl: Yes. I watched a video online and used some of the points they talked about.
Boy: Oh, I didn't think of doing that.
Girl: Yeah, I found out some things that I'm hoping Mrs Williams will enjoy. I wrote about half a page.
Boy: That's more than I did!
Why is he talking to his class about the book?答案：C C 对。See the name on the cover? Does it look familiar? Mrs Lam was a teacher here, remember? Well, now she's an author.（作者 Lam 太太曾是本校老师）→ 作者可能是你们认识的人。易错：A 书不是学生的（it doesn't belong to any of you）；B 只说「想让爸妈买来看」，不是全班共读。blocking word：was a teacher here, remember?。
Teacher: Can I have your attention, everyone? Look at this book. No, it doesn't belong to any of you. See the name on the cover? Does it look familiar? Mrs Lam was a teacher here, remember? Well, now she's an author. Isn't that interesting? If you'd like to read her book, ask your parents if you can get it.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
You will hear Anna talking to her mother about her friend Sophie's house. What does Anna think of each place in Sophie's house?
Mum: Hi, Anna. Did you have fun with Sophie? What's her family's new house like? Does it have a big garden?
Anna: The garden's lovely, Mum, but it's quite small. It's got lots of pretty flowers.
Mum: What did you think of Sophie's bedroom?
Anna: Well, Sophie's different from me – she puts all her books on the shelves and her clothes in the cupboard.
Mum: Not like you at all! Did you see her brother Leo's bedroom?
Anna: Yeah. He's got lots of space, but I didn't think his room was very comfortable.
Mum: And what about the kitchen?
Anna: We didn't stay in there long, because it wasn't very warm. Sophie's mum says they're going to change it. She wants a more modern kitchen.
Mum: What's the living room like?
Anna: I thought the chairs were really nice to sit in, and the carpet's soft. In their old house, the living room was dark, but this one isn't.
Mum: That's good.
Anna: And just before I left, I saw the bathroom. I've never seen one like that before. The colours are so strange.
Mum: It sounds like you saw the whole house!
Writing (Part 6 短写作 + Part 7 看图故事 · 各 15 分)
What do you will do tomorrow? Do you want to go to the cinema with me?
Then I am thinking of watching a horror film. You can enjoy eating that food you want.
Hi Jay,
What are you going to1 do tomorrow? Do you want to go to the cinema with me?
I'm thinking of2 watching a new3 horror film. I know you love scary stories, so I'm sure you'll enjoy it.4 And we can get popcorn at the cinema too!5
There is a new movie in the cinema called "Attack Crocodiles" and I found out that this Saturday they are putting it in the cinema at 5.30pm. Would you like to come with me?
You will like it very much because I know you love crocodiles and action movies.
You tell me ...
Jay,
There's a new film on at the cinema1 called Attack Crocodiles, and I found out it's on2 this Saturday at 5.30 pm. Would you like to come with me?
I think you'll love it3 because I know you're crazy about4 crocodiles and action movies.
Let me know!5
官方点评（满分卷）：三点全部清楚，读者信息完整；组织好、连接清晰（and, because）；词汇对题且偶有亮点（found out, action movies）；语法形式多样且基本准确（There is, Would you like to, You will like it, I know you love）。唯一小瑕疵是第二句偏长，可拆成两句。
One day in the park,1 a man and a woman were playing with a ball, but it got stuck in2 the tree. The man climbed the tree and took3 the ball down.4 Then5 they continued playing with the6 ball.
官方点评：三幅图都写到了，但结尾与图 3 不完全吻合（图上并没有再踢球的画面）。衔接基本但恰当（They, but, and, Later）；词汇有一定范围（playing with a ball, climbed, take）；语法形式多样且大多准确（They were playing, The man climbed），少量小错（he take, playing with ball）不影响理解。
When a boy was in the park, he made a friend. They1 both started to play with a ball, but it got stuck in a big tree.
One of the boys climbed up2 the tree to get the ball back,3 so they could go back to playing.
官方点评（满分卷）：三幅图齐全，读者信息完整；用了一系列连接词和指代（When, he, and, but, One of, so）；词汇好（made a friend, it got stuck, climbed, go back to）且基本无误。唯一建议是首句拆短。全文读起来自然、错误率低。
官方点评：三点都碰到了，但第三点没答清——写的为什么"我"会享受去电影院，而不是电影本身。组织有逻辑但连接词只用了一个（Then）且用错。语法形式基本但有错误（What do you will do tomorrow, that food you want），意思仍能看懂。