Prova di INGLESE cl 5ª
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1 ReadingVisit Australia!
Read the brochures about Australia and match each place 1 – 3 to its characteristic (A – D). The first one (0) is an example.
Read the brochures about Australia and match each place 1 – 3 to its characteristic (A – D). The first one (0) is an example.
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Sydney
1.
Great Barrier Reef
2.
Kakadu National Park
3.
Uluru
2 ReadingOn Christmas Eve
Read the family conversation on Christmas Eve, then choose the correct word (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences 1 – 3. Put a tick () in the correct box.
The first one (0) is an example.
George: Dad, I’m preparing a good welcome for Father Christmas.
Mum: Look! George is putting a glass of milk and biscuits on the table for Father
Christmas and his reindeers, a comfortable chair for a little rest
and lighting the fire in the fireplace.
Dad: Is everything ready?
Mum: Look, he’s laying a red rug.
Dad: A red rug? Oh, no… Look, it’s a very long stocking for his presents!
Read the family conversation on Christmas Eve, then choose the correct word (A, B, C or D) to complete the sentences 1 – 3. Put a tick () in the correct box.
The first one (0) is an example.
George: Dad, I’m preparing a good welcome for Father Christmas.
Mum: Look! George is putting a glass of milk and biscuits on the table for Father
Christmas and his reindeers, a comfortable chair for a little rest
and lighting the fire in the fireplace.
Dad: Is everything ready?
Mum: Look, he’s laying a red rug.
Dad: A red rug? Oh, no… Look, it’s a very long stocking for his presents!
0. George is preparing a good . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for Father Christmas.
a. present
b. welcome
c. breakfast
d. cake
1. He’s putting a comfortable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for a little rest.
a. sofa
b. bed
c. chair
d. table
2. He’s laying a red . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. chair
b. basket
c. ball
d. rug
3. George puts a long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for his presents.
a. Christmas tree
b. box
c. stocking
d. rug
3 ReadingBuckingham Palace
Read the information about Buckingham Palace. Choose the words inside the box and answer the questions (1 – 4). The first one (0) is an example.
This is Buckingham Palace, the London home of the British monarchy since 1837. Queen Elizabeth lives here with her family. When she is at home the Royal Standard flies on the Palace. There are about six hundred rooms, including the throne room, a big dining room, a ballroom, a cinema, a swimming pool, a post office and a police station.
Read the information about Buckingham Palace. Choose the words inside the box and answer the questions (1 – 4). The first one (0) is an example.
This is Buckingham Palace, the London home of the British monarchy since 1837. Queen Elizabeth lives here with her family. When she is at home the Royal Standard flies on the Palace. There are about six hundred rooms, including the throne room, a big dining room, a ballroom, a cinema, a swimming pool, a post office and a police station.
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Where is Buckingham Palace?
1.
Who lives in the Palace?
2.
The Royal Standard is a
3.
How many rooms are there in the Palace?
4.
Is there a cinema in Buckingham Palace?
4 ReadingHealthy eating for teens
Read the text. Are the sentences 1 – 5 true, false or not given?Put a tick () in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example.
Eating well means eating the right quantity of food. A healthy diet gives you the energy you need and can also help you to feel great.
Teenagers need to eat different types of food, that means:
• plenty of carbohydrates – bread, rice, pasta, breakfast cereals and potatoes
• plenty of fruit and vegetables – at least five portions a day
• not too many foods rich in fat
• two or three portions of milk or yoghurt
• two portions of protein – meat, fish, eggs, beans
• limit sugar-rich foods and drinks.
Other important habits are:
• drink six to eight glasses of water a day
• eat regular meals, including a good breakfast to start the day.
Read the text. Are the sentences 1 – 5 true, false or not given?Put a tick () in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example.
Eating well means eating the right quantity of food. A healthy diet gives you the energy you need and can also help you to feel great.
Teenagers need to eat different types of food, that means:
• plenty of carbohydrates – bread, rice, pasta, breakfast cereals and potatoes
• plenty of fruit and vegetables – at least five portions a day
• not too many foods rich in fat
• two or three portions of milk or yoghurt
• two portions of protein – meat, fish, eggs, beans
• limit sugar-rich foods and drinks.
Other important habits are:
• drink six to eight glasses of water a day
• eat regular meals, including a good breakfast to start the day.
| TRUE | FALSE | NOT GIVEN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0. Eating well means eating your favourite food. | | | |
| 1. A healthy diet gives you energy. | | | |
| 2. It is not necessary to eat different types of food. | | | |
| 3. Potatoes are carbohydrates. | | | |
| 4. Teenagers need to eat two eggs a week. | | | |
| 5. Milk or yoghurt are not important. | | | |
| 6. It is important to eat a good breakfast. | | | |
5 ReadingLife in the circus
Read the text about the life in the circus and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for sentences 1 – 4.
The first one (0) is an example.
Hector is a young performer in the Billy Smart Circus. He’s an acrobat. His parents come from Bulgaria, they work in the circus, too. In his show, Hector plays a boy visiting an amusement park and balances on a bicycle. He lives in a circus caravan and travels all over the country. After the tour, he returns home with his family to Birmingham, where they live one month a year.
Read the text about the life in the circus and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for sentences 1 – 4.
The first one (0) is an example.
Hector is a young performer in the Billy Smart Circus. He’s an acrobat. His parents come from Bulgaria, they work in the circus, too. In his show, Hector plays a boy visiting an amusement park and balances on a bicycle. He lives in a circus caravan and travels all over the country. After the tour, he returns home with his family to Birmingham, where they live one month a year.
0. Hector is an . . . . . .. . . . . . . . in a circus.
a. actor
b. artist
c. acrobat
d. clown
1. His parents come from . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. Russia
b. Romania
c. Bulgaria
d. Germany
2. In his show Hector balances on a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
a. rope
b. bicycle
c. ball
d. chair
3. He lives in a circus . . . . . . . . . .
a. tent
b. car
c. caravan
d. camper
4. He returns home to . . . . . .
a. Birmingham
b. Liverpool
c. London
d. Manchester
6 ListeningPrimary school in Britain
Listen about Primary school in Britain. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) for questions 1 – 5. Put a tick () in the correct box.
The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
Listen about Primary school in Britain. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D) for questions 1 – 5. Put a tick () in the correct box.
The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0. When does the school year start?
a. In the third week of September
b. In the last week of August
c. In the first or second week of September
d. In the first or second week of October
1. The school year ends
a. around the 20th of August
b. on the 30th of July
c. around the 20th of June
d. around the 20th of July
2. The school year is divided into
a. two terms
b. three terms
c. four terms
d. three seasons
3. What do the children celebrate during the autumn term?
a. Halloween, Mother’s day and Christmas
b. Guy Fawkes, Christmas and Father’s day
c. Halloween, Guy Fawkes and Christmas
d. Halloween, Christmas and Easter
4. When do they celebrate Guy Fawkes festivity?
a. On the 31st of October
b. On the 5th of November
c. On the 5th of December
d. On the 31st of September
5. At the end of autumn term, in December, schools
a. close for the Christmas holidays
b. organize sport events for students
c. invite parents for a party
d. hold Christmas concerts and plays
7 ListeningSports
Listen, look at the pictures. Choose the correct name.
The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
Listen, look at the pictures. Choose the correct name.
The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
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8 ListeningLet’s make presentations
Listen to the dialogues. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for dialogues 1 – 5. Put a tick () in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
Listen to the dialogues. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B or C) for dialogues 1 – 5. Put a tick () in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0. Speaker 1) Her name is Cristine. What's her age?
a. 11
b. 10
c. 12
1. Speaker 1) Where does Cristine come from?
a. France
b. Germany
c. USA
2. Speaker 2) What's his name?
a. Paul
b. Jack
c. John
3. Speaker 2) Where does he come from?
a. UK
b. Italy
c. USA
4. Speaker 3) His name is Michael. What's his age?
a. 12
b. 14
c. 13
5. Speaker 3) Where does Michael come from?
a. Australia
b. Canada
c. USA
6. Speaker 4) What's her name?
a. Andy
b. Wendy
c. Sandy
7. Speaker 4) Where does she come from?
a. Australia
b. UK
c. Canada
8. Speaker 5) Her name is Susan. What's her age?
a. 8
b. 11
c. 10
9. Speaker 5) Where does Susan come from?
a. Wales
b. Scotland
c. France
10. Speaker 6) His name is Thomas. What's his age?
a. 12
b. 11
c. 9
11. Speaker 6) Where does Thomas come from?
a. USA
b. Wales
c. UK
9 ListeningWeather forecasts
Listen to the weather forecasts. While listening, match each country (1 – 5) to the weather conditions (A – F), then to the day of the week.
The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
Listen to the weather forecasts. While listening, match each country (1 – 5) to the weather conditions (A – F), then to the day of the week.
The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
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10 ListeningTransports
Listen to the eight children using different transports. Put a tick () in the correct box to complete the sentences. The first one (0) is an example.
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recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
Listen to the eight children using different transports. Put a tick () in the correct box to complete the sentences. The first one (0) is an example.
Click on the button to listen to the registration.
You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second
recording to complete your answers. Now you have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0. I go by
a. bus
b. lorry
c. train
1. I go by
a. taxi
b. camper
c. train
2. I go by
a. bus
b. car
c. bicycle
3. I go by
a. train
b. car
c. taxi
4. I go by
a. bus
b. bicycle
c. car
5. I go by
a. van
b. car
c. bus
6. I go by
a. bike
b. motorbike
c. plane
7. I go by
a. van
b. train
c. plane