All English 4U
Test 4 — Reading & Writing
5 Reading Parts (35Q) • Writing Parts 1, 2 & 3 • Auto-graded 40/40
TAKING PHOTOS OF THE ART
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We don’t live near the sea, so when my teacher told us that our own town had a special ocean centre, I could hardly believe it. I had never been inside one before, so I was really excited about the visit.
When we arrived, we were given tickets. Our guide explained that all the money raised from ticket sales is used directly for ocean conservation projects around the world – something that made me feel very proud to be there.
We started our ‘ocean journey’, which begins with freshwater streams and rivers and gradually takes you deeper into the open sea. It was amazing to watch the feeding time, though only the centre’s own trained staff are allowed to feed the fish – visitors must watch from behind a glass screen.
One of the highlights was the seahorse exhibition. Our guide told us it is the largest collection of seahorses anywhere in Europe, which made us all feel very lucky to see it.
There was one special talk that day, and it was about sharks. I was a little nervous at first, but I found it absolutely fascinating and learned a great deal. Our guide also told us that visitors are welcome to go outside for some fresh air and come back in again later the same day – a really helpful thing to know.
I left feeling I had discovered so much. I would definitely go back again one day.
I have been skateboarding for about eighteen months now. At first, the only skatepark was in town, about 10 kilometres away, and my mum said it was too far for me to go. I was really disappointed, but things are much better now because they have opened a brand new skatepark near where I live. It even has lights so we can use it in the evenings.
There is also a skatepark at my school, which is great. The only problem is that it is shared with rollerbladers and BMX bike riders as well. This makes it quite dangerous for younger children, who sometimes want to use it too.
My favourite trick is jumping over boxes. It looks simple, but it actually needs a lot of concentration – you have to think about exactly where to place your feet on the board, or you could easily fall off. I have been practising this trick for months.
My sister is a skateboard instructor, so she has taught me a lot. I hope to be as good as her one day!
In the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik, you often see teenagers working outside in the summer, cutting grass, planting flowers and tidying the city’s parks and gardens. Most (26) these young people are in high school, but they (27) the summer keeping the city green as part of a programme (28) as ‘work school’.
The ‘work school’ (29) of a surprisingly large (30) of Reykjavik’s teenagers. Roughly 75% of the city’s 14-year-olds and 60% of its 16-year-olds take (31). They get paid for their work, but they also help to (32) the environment of their city.
They also learn (33) to work as a member of a team, which is (34) by an adult supervisor. This experience provides them with useful skills for (35) they leave education and enter the world of work.
Here are some sentences about a boy called Max and his mobile phone. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. Write only the missing words on your answer sheet.
1 — than
2 — first time
3 — as
4 — to / in order to
5 — so
Question 6
You are going to the cinema this afternoon and would like your Canadian friend Daryl to come with you.
Write a note to Daryl. In your note, you should
- invite Daryl to come to the cinema with you
- tell Daryl about the film you are going to see
- suggest a time and place to meet.
Write 35–45 words.
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Question 7 — Letter
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
I’m starting at a new school next month and I’m a bit nervous about making friends. Do you have any advice? How did you make friends when you started at your school?
- Now write a letter, answering your friend’s questions.
- Write your letter on your answer sheet.
ⓘ This part is not auto-graded. Aim for about 100 words.
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