Elementary Level – Mid-term Test (B)

Reading Comprehension

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the centre of London and musicians also play there every night.

1. Kathy, Marc, and Jamie aren’t from London.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the center of London and musicians also play there every night.

2. Kathy is famous.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the center of London and musicians also play there every night.

3. She’s working in a shop at the moment.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the center of London and musicians also play there every night.

4. She’s trying to be a professional singer.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the center of London and musicians also play there every night.

5. Marc can cook Italian food.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the center of London and musicians also play there every night.

6. His flat doesn’t have a view of the river.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the centre of London and musicians also play there every night.

7. He doesn’t like the weather in London.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the centre of London and musicians also play there every night.

8. Jamie speaks more than one language.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the centre of London and musicians also play there every night.

9. During the day he takes photos of London’s famous monuments.

Read the text and Choose A, B, or C.

Living in London

Kathy O’Brien is 26 years old and she’s from Ireland. Right now, she’s living in a flat in north London and she has a job in a shop. She doesn’t like her job, but she needs the money. When the weather is good, Kathy sings and plays her guitar in Hyde Park. She is very good and lots of people stop and listen to her. Kathy goes to a lot of auditions because she wants to be a professional singer one day. She’s also using her laptop to make a CD of her songs to send to all the music companies in London.

Marc Dubois from Switzerland is 19 and he’s studying computing at the University of London. He has classes during the week, and he works in an Italian restaurant at the weekend. At the moment Marc’s living in a flat near the university, but he’s looking for another place to live. His flat is nice, and from his room he can see the River Thames. However, it’s expensive. Marc thinks London is a great place but he doesn’t like the cold winter days. Luckily, there are lots of things that people can do here when it’s raining!

Jamie Chandler is 27 and he’s from Australia. He’s travelling around the world, but now he’s in London. He’s working as a London guide. Jamie’s mum is Japanese, so he speaks Japanese well. When he’s working Jamie takes groups of Japanese visitors around London to see the famous monuments. They always take lots of photos! Jamie also works as a cook in a restaurant in the evening – it’s in the centre of London and musicians also play there every night.

10. Jamie earns a lot of money.

Read the text again and Choose Kathy , Marc , or Jamie.

Example: Kathy lives in north London.

11. __________ plays a musical instrument.

Read the text again and Choose Kathy , Marc , or Jamie.

12. __________ has two jobs.

Read the text again and Choose Kathy , Marc , or Jamie.

13. __________ is looking for a new place to live.

Read the text again and Choose Kathy , Marc , or Jamie.

14.  __________ only works at the weekend.

Read the text again and Choose Kathy , Marc , or Jamie.

15.  __________ doesn’t like his / her job.

Grammar and Structure

Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase.

Example: Turn left here.

A. Turn to   B. Turn we   C. Turn

1. I’m thirsty. __________ stop at the café.

Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase.

2. __________ my pizza!

Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase.

3. Please __________ your car here.

Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase.

4.  __________ quiet, children!

Complete the sentences with the correct word or phrase.

5. __________ turn the radio on.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

Example: She reads (read) the newspaper every day.

6. We _______________ (not have) a car.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

7. The restaurant _______________ (close) at 10 p.m.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

8. Luis _______________ (not like) tea.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

9. They _______________ (work) in an office.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

10. I _______________ (speak) German and English.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

11. Tony _______________ (study) at the university.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

12. It _______________ (rain) a lot in Ireland.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

13. You _______________ (not play)   computer games.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

14. __________ your sister work in a school?

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

15. ‘Does Jim live near here?’  ‘No, he _________.’

Complete the sentences.

Example: They have dinner at half past seven.

16. Do you usually have lunch ______ school?

Complete the sentences.

17. It’s very cold ______ December.

Complete the sentences.

18. The party is ______ Friday.

Complete the sentences.

19. I have French classes ______ the evening.

Complete the sentences.

20. We go ______ the city centre by bus.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

Example: I often wake up late on Sundays.

A. start    B. wake    C. go

21. I __________ a bath every morning.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

22. We __________ to school by car.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

23. She __________ school at half past three.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

24. He __________ breakfast every morning.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

25. We __________ the dog for a walk twice a day.

Complete the weather words.

Example: It’s very cold. I think it’s starting to snow.

26. I can’t see very well because it’s f__________.

Complete the weather words.

27. It’s h_________ in here. Can you open the window, please?

Complete the weather words.

28. The sun’s s__________. It’s a lovely day.

Complete the weather words.

29. It’s r__________. Have you got an umbrella?

Complete the weather words.

30. Let’s go to the park. It’s a nice w__________ day.

Choose the correct word.

Example: I never eat fish. I don’t like it.

A. never    B. always

31. I work from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. That’s six  _____ a day.

Choose the correct word.

32. John hardly _____ washes his car.

Choose the correct word.

33. They have English classes ____ times a week.

Choose the correct word.

34. I ______ start work at 8 a.m., but on Mondays I start at 9 a.m.

Choose the correct word.

35. We don’t work every ______ . On Saturday and Sunday we relax.

Complete the lists.

Example: August, September, October.

1. nineteenth, twentieth, __________

Complete the lists.

2. May, __________, July

Complete the lists.

3. spring, summer, __________, winter

Complete the lists.

4. seventh, eighth, ninth, __________

Complete the lists.

5. November, December, __________

LISTENING

Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.

1. The date is ___________ .

Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.

2. Alice’s favourite time of year is _______.

Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.

3. It _______  snows in Scotland at Christmas.

Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.

4. William’s favourite time of year is ________ .

Listen to the conversation. Choose the correct answer.

5. Alice’s birthday is in ________ .

Listen to five conversations. Choose them with the locations A–E.

Conversation 1

Listen to five conversations. Choose them with the locations A–E.

Conversation 2

Listen to five conversations. Choose them with the locations A–E.

Conversation 3

Listen to five conversations. Choose them with the locations A–E.

Conversation 4

Listen to five conversations. Choose them with the locations A–E.

Conversation 5