All English 4U
Test 1 — Reading & Writing
5 Reading Parts (35Q) • Writing Parts 1, 2 & 3 • Auto-graded 40/40
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A month ago I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I’d be hanging 30 metres above the ground and enjoying it. Now I looked down at the river far below me, and realised why people love rock-climbing.
My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening. The accommodation wasn’t wonderful, but we had everything we needed (beds, blankets, food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh air.
On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group. Cameron had come along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had come with Amanda. We had come from various places and none of us knew the area.
We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure exactly how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock-climbing and then we changed at lunchtime. Matt and I went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder than going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last – covered in mud but pleased and excited by what we’d done.
Hypatia was (0) born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was (26) only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he (27) sure his daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (28) to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (29) she began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (30) her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, (31) we know that she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and (32) several scientific tools to help with her work.
At the (33) many rulers were afraid of science, and (34) connected with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (35) attacked in the street and killed.
Here are some sentences about a family. 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 — is better
2 — able to
3 — unless
4 — as much as / so much as / as often as
5 — don’t
Question 6
You have invited your English friend Jo to stay with you next month, but you now need to delay this visit.
Write a card to send to Jo. In your card, you should
- apologise to Jo
- explain why the visit has to be delayed
- suggest when it would be convenient for Jo to come.
Write 35–45 words.
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Question 7 — Story
Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
Your story must begin with this sentence:
Carla looked at the car in surprise.
- Write your story in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
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