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Presentazione TEST AND CHECK YOUR INVALSI è un quaderno operativo per prepararsi alla Prova Nazionale di Inglese per la classe III della scuola secondaria di primo grado. Il volume è suddiviso in tre parti: la prima, Reading, presenta una serie di prove di comprensione di un testo scritto; la seconda, Listening, mira alla verifica della comprensione nell’ascolto di un brano; la terza, Simulazioni, riporta alcuni test strutturati secondo lo svolgimento della prova ufficiale.

Le 10 esercitazioni della prima parte consentono di allenarsi alla prova di Pop stars in real life reading attraverso la lettura di brani con un livello A1 e A2 di difficoltà. Nel primo caso il brano ha una lunghezza massima di 110 parole mentre nel secondo la lunghezza è di 220 parole.

In entrambi i casi sono associate domande di comprensione.

Le verifiche riguardano tutte le tipologia di domande che possono essere effettivamente sottoposte in sede d’esame: a risposta multipla (multiple choice), a risposta aperta breve (short answer questions), a risposta vero/falso/non dato (true/false/not given), a collegamento (multiple matching).

Beyoncé wakes up at 6 am every morning to have quiet time alone before she starts her very busy day, even on Sunday!

Afterwards she has breakfast, usually something fresh with fruit and cereal. Beyoncé is very healthy but sometimes she also enjoys fast food, like pizza.

Every day she goes to the gym or swims, even when she is on tour!

She also knows how to have fun and likes to paint, listen to music and loves to spend her holidays on a boat with her family.

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READING

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READING ADIN

Ariana Grande gets up early and makes sure that she gets enough sleep every night. During the day she never eats meat or fast food because she thinks having only vegetables and fruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner makes her feel fantastic! Every day she exercises and dances to her favourite music like Bruno Mars. Sometimes she goes hiking in Hollywood and she always loves playing with her dog.

Everyone knows Shawn Mendes for his fun music but he also is known for his modelling. In order to keep in shape he goes to the gym every day, sometimes with friends when he isn’t on tour. He also studies singing twice a day so he can keep his voice ready for all of his concerts. Shawn’s favourite dessert is chocolate cake which he wishes he could eat every day. He loves taking selfies with his many fans and also by himself for Instagram.

Multiple choice questions

Beyoncé always gets up

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2.

Ariana Grande plays volleyball.

A. B. has a dog.

C. goes hiking in San Francisco.

D. eats meat.

3.

For breakfast, lunch and dinner Ariana has meat.

A. B. fast food.

C. sweets.

D. fruit and vegetables.

4.

Shawn Mendes loves A. going hiking.

B. riding his bike.

C. taking selfies.

D. cooking.

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PART ONE

Short answer questions

0) When does Beyoncé wake up?

At 6 a.m.

1) What does Beyoncé sometimes enjoy?

2) What does Beyoncé do every day?

3) What does Ariana never eat?

At 6 am.

Late.

At midday.

At 6:30.

A. B. C. D.

Every day Beyoncé goes to the beach.

A. B. goes to the gym or swims.

C. draws.

D. reads.

Read the text. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

Read the text. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-4. Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

The first one (0) is an example.

0.

1.

4) Who does she always love playing with?

5) What does Shawn Mendes study every day?

6) What does Shawn love doing?

A1 Level

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A1 Level

Le 10 esercitazioni della seconda parte sono mirate alla Food in the USA preparazione per la prova di listening attraverso l’ascolto di brani in inglese della durata massima di 2 minuti.

I brani sono completati da domande di comprensione alle quali lo studente può rispondere sul volume cartaceo (a titolo puramente esercitativo), ma anche utilizzando le risorse online che consentono di simulare la prova come effettivamente è svolta, vale a dire in modalità CBT (Computer-Based Testing).

LISTENING LI LIS ISTE STEN ENIN EN ING NG G

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2.

American people have brunch at 11 a.m.

A. B. 9 a.m.

C. 7 a.m.

D. 1 p.m.

3.

People in the USA eat turkey in December.

A. B. March.

C. July.

D. November.

4.

A signature dessert of the USA is A. cheesecake.

B. chocolate ice cream.

C. vanilla ice cream.

D. apple pie.

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8 Listen to the interview about some food in the USA

• You will hear the recording twice.

• You will have 3 minutes at the end of the second recording to complete the tasks.

• You now have 2 minutes to look at the tasks.

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0.

1.

Short answer questions

0) Wher do Americans have doughnuts?

Multiple choice questions

1) What do people drink when they have brunch?

2) Where do people have brunch?

A. B. C. D.

everyday. on Mondays. on Fridays. at the weekend.

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Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-4. Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

The first one (0) is an example.

American people have a big breakfast

LISTENING

At breakfast

3) How do you call a mix between a breakfast and lunch?

4) Who helped shaped the food of the USA? 5) Where does clam chowder come from?

6) What is tofurkey made of?

A bagel is a type of cake.

A. B. of bread.

C. of cream.

D. of pie.

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A2 Level

A2 Level

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Queste prime due parti del libro sono uno strumento di esercitazione per gli studenti e di verifica per i docenti e possono essere utilizzate fin dall’inizio dell’anno scolastico.

La terza parte del volume, Simulazioni, riporta 4 prove simulate, strutturate sotto ogni aspetto secondo il modello della Prova Nazionale. Si tratta di simulazioni integrali della prova d’esame che propongono nel complesso 12 task così suddivisi: PROVA SIMULATA 2

PROVA SIMULATA

TASK 11

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PART THREE

TASK 12

Popular sports

The missing boy 6 Listen to a girl talking. While listening, choose the correct orrect answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-4. Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. ple.

You will hear the recording twice.

You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers.

You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0.

The girl’s name is A. B. C. D.

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Listen to four boys talking about sports. While listening, match the sentences (1-6) with the sentences (A-G). Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example You will hear the recording twice.

You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers.

You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0) Kabir is

A) a racket and a ball.

1) Badminton

B) he played in local cricket team.

2) To play badminton you need

C) isn’t an easy game.

3) The national sport in New Zealand

D) from India.

4) In a regular rugby team

E) a helmet and some gears.

5) When Noah was young

F) is rugby.

6) Logan always wears

G) there are 15 players.

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D

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2

3

4

5

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Paula.

Kate.

Rihanna.

Sadie.

1) Kate lives A. B. C. D.

in a detached house. in a cottage. in a flat. in a bungalow.

2) Max is A. B. C. D.

Kate’s father.

Kate’s brother.

Kate’s dog. the boy’s name.

3) Kate usually A. goes for a walk through the woods.

B. takes Max to school.

C. walks to school.

D. walks alone through the woods.

4) The dog A. B. C. D.

barked at a boy. attacked Kate. barked at Kate. attacked a boy.

5) Greg A. B. C. D.

lived near Kate. attacked Kate. was from Richmond. was at home.

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• i primi 3 task fanno riferimento alle attività di reading con brani di livello A1 • i successivi 3 task fanno riferimento alle attività di reading con brani di livello A2 • a seguire 3 task che fanno riferimento alle attività di listening con brani di livello A1 • in chiusura 3 task fanno riferimento alle attività di listening con brani di livello A2

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PROVA SIMULATA

Le simulazioni sono strutturate secondo i tempi specifici indicati dall’INVALSI. I testi della sezione reading e i brani della sezione listening sono riconducibili ai descrittori di lettura e di ascolto del QCER per il livello A1 e A2 con contenuti familiari per allievi di III secondaria di primo grado.

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PART THREE

TASK 12

What’s your favourite sport?

PROVA SIMULATA

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PART THREE

TASK 4

The voice: Adele Read the text about the famous singer Adele. Answer the questions (1-6).

Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

Adele is one of the most famous British singers and songwriters. She has sold millions of albums worldwide and won 15 Grammys as well as an Oscar. She became a mom in 2012, after that, she released the ballad “Hello” in 2015 and thanks to her album “2”, she won other five Grammys, including album, record and song of the year.

But who is Adele?

Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born on May 5, 1988 in the north of London, England, she was the only child of Penny Adkins who was just eighteen at the time of her birth. Her father left the family when Adele was only four.

Adele grew close to her mother, that encouraged her to never stop but always explore.

Soon she developed a passion for music, she listened to several singers but something really changed in her when she first listened to Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald.

She attended the BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology.

While at school, she began writing songs. One day she posted a demo for a class project on her Myspace page. When executives at XL Recordings heard the track, they contacted her and, in November 2006, just four months after Adele had graduated school, she signed her first record deal.

0) What’s Adele’s job?

6 Listen to these teens talking about their favourite sports. While listening, answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

You will hear the recording twice.

You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers.

You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0) When does Yoshi like to go biking?

(in the) Spring

1) What does Aaron do in the winter?

2) What does Aaron do in the summer?

3) What does Michel prefer?

4) When does Sally swim?

A singer and songwriter.

1) How many Oscars has Adele won?

5) What does Sally’s sister prefer?

2) When did Adele become a mum?

6) What did Fredy do last year?

3) Where was Adele born?

4) What was Adele’s mother name?

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5) How old was Adele when her father left?

6) What did she begin doing at school?

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A conclusione di ciascuna prova, lo studente e il docente potranno registrare i risultati in modo da avere un quadro di insieme della preparazione raggiunta ed effettuare una prima valutazione delle competenze. In vista della data di svolgimento delle Prove Nazionali potrà essere utilizzata la parte di simulazioni per una verifica completa, anche attraverso l’utilizzo delle risorse online che consentono uno svolgimento in modalità CBT (Computer-Based Testing).

Materiale disponibile online • Possibilità di svolgere le simulazioni in modalità CBT (Computer-Based Testing) • Griglie di correzione alle esercitazioni proposte • Trascrizioni e file audio dei brani della sezione listening • File pdf delle simulazioni per consentirne la stampa • Documenti INVALSI sulle modalità di svolgimento della prova

INDICE PART ONE • READING

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1 • Pop stars in real life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 2 • Winter in Brazil. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 • Nora’s family . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 4 • Fun with my friend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 5 • A spring celebration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 6 • Malala’s fight for education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 7 • Visiting Chicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 8 • A loyal dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 9 • A page from Lucy’s diary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 10 • The pancake race. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

PART TWO • LISTENING

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1 • Friends in my neighbourhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 2 • Schools in England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 3 • This room is a mess! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 4 • Tips for happyness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 5 • What are they like? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 6 • Anna’s favourite champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 7 • Weather forecast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 8 • Food in the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 9 • Very Important People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 10 • Saturday night pizza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

PART THREE • SIMULAZIONI

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Prova simulata 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Prova simulata 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Prova simulata 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Prova simulata 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

PART ONE

READING READING

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READING

2 Winter in Brazil

READING

3 Nora’s family

READING

4 Fun with my friend

READING

5 A spring celebration

READING

6 Malala’s fight for education

READING

7 Visiting Chicago

READING

8 A loyal dog

READING

9 A page from Lucy’s diary

READING

Pop stars in real life

10 The pancake race

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READING ADIN

Pop stars in real life

Beyoncé wakes up at 6 am every morning to have quiet time alone before she starts her very busy day, even on Sunday!

Afterwards she has breakfast, usually something fresh with fruit and cereal. Beyoncé is very healthy but sometimes she also enjoys fast food, like pizza.

Every day she goes to the gym or swims, even when she is on tour!

She also knows how to have fun and likes to paint, listen to music and loves to spend her holidays on a boat with her family.

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Ariana Grande gets up early and makes sure that she gets enough sleep every night. During the day she never eats meat or fast food because she thinks having only vegetables and fruit for breakfast, lunch and dinner makes her feel fantastic! Every day she exercises and dances to her favourite music like Bruno Mars. Sometimes she goes hiking in Hollywood and she always loves playing with her dog.

Everyone knows Shawn Mendes for his fun music but he also is known for his modelling. In order to keep in shape he goes to the gym every day, sometimes with friends when he isn’t on tour. He also studies singing twice a day so he can keep his voice ready for all of his concerts. Shawn’s favourite dessert is chocolate cake which he wishes he could eat every day. He loves taking selfies with his many fans and also by himself for Instagram.

Multiple choice questions Read the text. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-4.

Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

The first one (0) is an example.

0.

Beyoncé always gets up A. B. C. D.

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At 6 am.

Late.

At midday.

At 6:30.

A1 Level

READING

1.

Every day Beyoncé goes to the beach.

A. B. goes to the gym or swims.

C. draws.

D. reads.

2.

Ariana Grande plays volleyball.

A. B. has a dog.

C. goes hiking in San Francisco.

D. eats meat.

3.

For breakfast, lunch and dinner Ariana has meat.

A. B. fast food.

C. sweets.

D. fruit and vegetables.

4.

Shawn Mendes loves going hiking.

A. B. riding his bike.

C. taking selfies.

D. cooking.

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PART ONE

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Short answer questions Read the text. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

0) When does Beyoncé wake up?

At 6 a.m.

1) What does Beyoncé sometimes enjoy?

2) What does Beyoncé exercise?

3) What does Ariana never eat?

4) Who does she always love playing with?

5) What does Shawn Mendes study every day?

6) What does Shawn love doing?

A1 Level

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READING

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1

True/False/Not given Read the text. Are the sentences 1-5 true, false or not given? Put a cross (X) in the correct box.

The first one (0) is an example.

TRUE

FALSE

NOT GIVEN

0) Beyoncé likes to paint.

1) Beyoncé usually has coffee with her breakfast.

2) Ariana loves Bruno Mars.

3) Ariana sometimes goes hiking near the beach.

4) Shawn’s favourite dessert is chocolate cake.

5) Shawn hates taking selfies.

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Multiple matching Match the sentences (1-6) with the sentences (A-G). Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

0) Beyoncé has

A) very healthy.

1) Beyoncé is

B) quiet time alone every day.

2) Sometimes Beyoncé

C) twice a day.

3) Ariana eats

D) enjoys fast food.

4) Ariana exercises and dances

E) only fruit and vegetables.

5) Shawn studies singing

F) every day.

6) Shawn wishes

G) he could eat chocolate cake every day.

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1

2

3

4

5

6

B

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A1 Level

AD DIN N READING READIN READ NG READING NG

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PART ONE

Winter in Brazil

Hi, I’m Gabriela. I live in Curitiba, in the south of Brazil. People think it’s always warm and sunny in Brazil but this is not true. Winter in the south is very cold, temperatures may drop to 0° or less. Winter starts in June and finishes in September. I don’t like winter. Fortunately it doesn’t rain often; instead summer is very rainy. But on sunny days you can go to the beach, actually temperatures rise up to 30°.

This season in Brazil starts in December and goes on until March. So I usually spend Christmas day sunbathing and swimming! If you come to Brazil during this period, don’t forget the umbrella!

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Multiple choice questions Read the text. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-4. Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

The first one (0) is an example.

0.

Gabriela lives in A. B. C. D.

1.

2.

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the Northern part of Brazil.

Curitiba. the South of Curitiba.

Italy.

It’s not true that in Brazil rains a lot.

A. B. it’s always very hot.

C. never rains.

D. it’s always sunny and warm.

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In Brazil winter starts in June.

A. B. in December.

C. in October.

D. in March.

A1 Level

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GLOSSARY Drop: diminuiscono Instead: invece Actually: in effetti Rise up: aumentano Sunbathing: prendendo il sole Forget: dimenticare

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READING 2

3.

In winter temperatures may fall to 0°.

A. B. fall to - 0°.

C. rise to 10°.

D. fall to 0° or less.

4.

In summer temperatures drop.

A. B. drop to 30°.

C. increase up to 20°.

D. increase up to 30°.

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Short answer questions Read the text. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

0) Where’s Gabriela from?

She’s from Brazil

1) Where’s Curitiba?

2) When does winter finish?

3) When does summer start?

4) Where does Gabriela go on sunny days?

5) What does she do at Christmas?

6) Why do you need an umbrella in summer?

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True/False/Not given Read the text. Are the sentences 1-5 true, false or not given? Put a cross (X) in the correct box.

The first one (0) is an example.

TRUE

FALSE

NOT GIVEN

0) Gabriela is from Argentina.

1) She lives in the southern part of Brazil.

2) In Brazil it never rains 3) Gabriela doesn’t like winter.

4) Gabriela usually spends Christmas day at the seaside.

5) At Christmas Gabriela eats a Christmas cake

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READING 2

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PART ONE

Multiple matching M Match the sentences (1-6) with the pictures (A-I). There are two pictures that you do not need. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

0) This is Gabriela.

I

1) Winter in the South is very cold.

2) Summer is very rainy.

3) On sunny days you can go to the beach.

4) Summer in Brazil starts in December.

5) You can sunbathe at Christmas.

6) If you visit Brazil in summer you need an umbrella.

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PART TWO

LISTENING LISTENING

1

LISTENING

2 SSchools in England

LISTENING

This room is a mess!

3 T

LISTENING

Tips for happyness 4 T

LISTENING

What are they like?

5 W

LISTENING

6 A Anna’s favourite champion

LISTENING

7 W Weather forecast

LISTENING

8 FFood in the USA

LISTENING

9 V Very Important People

LISTENING

FFriends in my neighbourhood

10 SSaturday night pizza

LISTENING LIS IST IS STEN N NI NG N G READING READIN READ NG NG ?IN

1

PART TWO

Friends in my neighbourhood

1

1 Listen to Melanie talking about her neighbourhood friends.

• You will hear the recording twice.

• You will have 3 minutes at the end of the second recording to complete the tasks.

• You now have 2 minutes to look at the tasks.

1

Multiple choice questions Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-4. Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

The first one (0) is an example.

0.

Melanie lives A. B. C. D.

1.

▢ ▢ ▢ ▢

at number 7. at number 11. at number 9. at number 10.

Every afternoon Melanie goes to the gym.

A. B. goes to yoga.

C. goes to Ashley’s house.

D. goes to Angie’s house.

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LISTENING G 1

2.

Melanie has a smoothie with Lucy.

A. B. Angie.

C. Ashley.

D. Maryanne.

3.

Ben A. B. C. D.

sings very well. lives next door. waters the plants. is quite nosey.

Ashely A. B. C. D.

is nosey. is an artist. doesn’t go out much. likes coffee.

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4.

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2

Short answer questions Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

0) Where does Melanie live?

At number 7/on Delaney Street/in New York City.

1) Who lives at number 6?

2) Where do Craig and John live?

3) Who looks after the birds?

4) How old are Lucy and Amy? 5) Where does Ashely live?

6) What do Melanie and her neighbours like to do in the summer?

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LISTENING

3

1

PART TWO

Multiple matching Match the sentences (1-6) with the sentences (A-H). Write your answers in the boxes. There is one sentence you do not need. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

0) Melanie lives

A) Craig and John’s birds.

1) Melanie’s neighbours

B) at number 7

2) Maryanne goes

C) are very funny.

3) Melanie feeds

D) to talk about her art and exhibits in the neighbourhood.

4) Lucy and Amy

E) picks up Lucy and Amy at the bus stop.

5) Melanie sometimes

F) are Ben’s daughters.

6) Ben

G) yoga with Melanie.

H) sometimes does shows at the café near their building.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

B

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LISTENING LI LIS ISTE STEN ENIN EN ING NG G

2

Schools in England

2

2 Listen to Samantha and Ralph talking about their schools.

• You will hear the recording twice.

• You will have 3 minutes at the end of the second recording to complete the tasks.

• You now have 2 minutes to look at the tasks.

1

Multiple choice questions C Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-4. Put a cross ((X) X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

The first one (0) is an example.

0.

Samantha studies A. B. C. D.

1.

▢ ▢ ▢ ▢

in Cambridge. in London. in Dublin. in Bristol.

Samantha is studying Spanish too.

A. B. Italian too.

C. Chinese too.

D. German too.

▢ ▢ ▢ ▢

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LISTENING 2

2.

Samantha is attending a jazz club.

A. B. a hip hop course.

C. a flamengo club.

D. an acting school.

3.

Ralph goes back home at the weekend.

A. B. every day.

C. every two days.

D. for the holidays.

4.

Ralph is in the school football team.

A. B. in the school rowing team.

C. in the school basketball team.

D. in the school cricket team.

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PART TWO

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Short answer questions Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

0) Which school is Samantha attending?

Queen’s College

1) What are music and art teachers like?

2) What do Samantha and her schoolmates organise during the year?

3) Where do Samantha and her schoolmates go during the summer term?

4) What type of school is Eton College?

5) What do pupils study at Keynes society?

6) When do the pupils celebrate the birth of King George III?

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LISTENING LI LIS ISTE STEN ENIN EN ING NG G

1 10

Saturday night pizza

110 0

10 Listen to the dialogue between Kevin and Aaron..

• You will hear the recording twice.

• You will have 3 minutes at the end of the second recording to complete the tasks.

• You now have 2 minutes to look at the tasks.

1

Multiple choice questions Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-4. Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct.

The first one (0) is an example.

0.

Aaron is A. B. C. D.

1.

▢ ▢ ▢ ▢

studying. watching TV. watching YouTube. playing the guitar.

Aaron’s friends ate at Mr. Pizza last week.

A. B. yesterday.

C. last month.

D. last Friday.

▢ ▢ ▢ ▢

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LISTENING 10 PART TWO

2.

Pizza Pie has Chicago-style pizza.

A. B. Neapolitan-style pizza.

C. cheesecake.

D. chocolate pizza.

3.

Aaron’s sister said Giovanni’s was delicious.

A. B. expensive.

C. the worst kind of pizza.

D. busy.

4.

Kevin and Aaron are meeting in front of the pizzeria.

A. B. at the metro.

C. at the town square.

D. at Kevin’s house.

2

▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢ ▢

Short answer questions Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

0) What does Kevin suggest doing?

To get/have/eat a pizza.

1) How often does Aaron eat pizza?

2) When was the last time Aaron ate a pizza?

3) Where is Pizza Pie? 4) Which pizzeria do they choose?

5) When are Kevin and Aaron meeting?

6) How are they going to get to the pizzeria?

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LISTENING G 10

3

Multiple matching Match the sentences (1-6) with the sentences (A-G). Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

0) Aaron thinks

A) love cheesecake

1) Aaron is watching a video about

B) 3D printing

2) Aaron’s sister thinks Giovanni’s is

C) not authentic at all.

3) The normal price of a cheese pizza is

D) Bella Napoli was pretty tasty.

4) Bella Napoli is

E) in High Street.

5) Some of Kevin’s friends said

F) £10.

6) Both Aaron and Kevin

G) the video is interesting.

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

G

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PART THREE

SIMULAZIONI PROVA SIMULATA

1

PROVA SIMULATA

2

PROVA SIMULATA

3

PROVA SIMULATA

4

1

PROVA SIMULATA ULA LAT TASK 1

The menu Read the menu. Are the sentences (1-7) true, false or not given? Put a cross (X) in the correct box.

The first one (0) is an example.

Burgers

Dino’s Fast Food open Monday to Saturday 12,00 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Chilli Beef

Vegetarian

1

Spicy Chicken

Salad

Pasta and Rice

Regular £ 5.00 Double £ 8.00 Regular £ 3.20 Double £ 5.00 Regular £ 4.00 Double £ 6.00

served with dressing £ 5.00

French Fries

small £ 2.00 big £ 3.50

Pizzas

Margherita Pepperoni

Full £ 10.00 Slice £ 3.90 Full £ 11.00 Slice £ 3.90

TRUE 0) The fast food opens at 12 a.m.

1) The fast food is closed on Sunday.

2) A regular Vegetarian Burger is £ 5.00.

3) They serve only still water.

4) The French fries come with mayonnaise.

5) There are four different pizzas.

6) Pasta and rice are only available for lunch.

7) There are three ice cream flavours.

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lunchtime only

Spaghetti with seafood Spaghetti with clams Rice with shrimps

£ 9.00 £ 10.00 £ 12.00

Drinks

Water Fresh orange juice Coca Cola / Fanta Tea Coffee

£ 1.00 £ 1.25 £ 1.30 £ 0.90 £ 0.90

Desserts

Chocolate Cheesecake Fruit Salad Ice cream*

£ 3.00 £ 2.00 £ 2.50

* Choose from chocolate, strawberry, lemon

Dino’s Burger Menu

Burger + Cola + French fries £ 5.00

FALSE

NOT GIVEN

PROVA SIMULATA

1

PART THREE

TASK 2

The lost dog Read the notice. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

LOST DOG

PRINCE 1 year old, male Help us find our dog. Lost in Piccadilly Circus, near the flower shop on Friday, 9th June at 10 a.m.

If you have any information or see him, please contact this number

012 289 355 £ 200 REWARD for safe return

0) Name:

Prince

1) Age: 2) Sex: 3) Lost in: 4) Lost on: 5) Time: 6) Reward:

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1

TASK 3

An invitation to dance Read the invitations. Match the invitations (A-D) with the sentences (1-6). More than one answer is possible. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

A

Bye Bye School

B

End of Schoolyear Dance Party!

Presents

Kick Off to Summer

Saturday 14 July 2018 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Mamilla Disco Club 15, Lexington Road

Dance Party Saturday June, 16 6:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Queen of the Night Building 435 St. Fair Oaks Avenue

Girls: Free Entry Boys: £ 12.00 Drinks included For reservations: 222 156 78

C

WELCOME SUMMER DANCE PARTY!

South Pasadena Arts Council

D

Sunday Latin Night Free dance lessons before the party

Thursday 7 June 2018 8:00 p.m.

DJ plays live music all night long

Wave Beach Club

Every Sunday from 8:00 p.m.

Join us at Latina Dance Hall

Girls: Free Entry Boys: £ 8.00 Drinks included Wear your smartest swimsuit

Buy 1 get 1 free for any pizzas Drinks included

For reservations: call Mike 32 267 17

Free Entrance!

A 0) Girls don’t pay.

1) It is an end of school year party.

2) They are invitations to summer parties.

3) You can make a reservation.

4) This party is in Pasadena.

5) You can get dance lessons for free.

6) Drinks are included.

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B

C

D

PROVA SIMULATA

1

PART THREE

TASK 4

The Science Museum Read the Science Museum poster. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

SCIENCE MUSEUM Entry to the Museum is free.

Donations welcome.

A ticket is required for some of our special events.

OPENING TIMES Open daily: 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:15).

Galeries start to close 30 minutes before the museum closes.

Closed: 24–26 December

GETTING HERE Science Museum Exhibition Road, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD

0) How much is the entry to the museum?

By underground The nearest tube station is South Kensington. This is on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines and is a 5-minute walk from the Museum. A pedestrian subway connects South Kensington station to our main entrance.

Gloucester Road tube station is also on the District, Circle and Piccadilly lines and is a 15-minute walk from the Museum.

By bus Bus routes 14, 49, 70, 74, 345, 360, 414, 430 and C1 stop outside South Kensington Underground Station.

By coach There is a coach drop-off point in Exhibition Road outside the Museum. The nearest coach parks are located at Warwick Road, Bayswater Road and Park Lane.

The entry is free.

1) When is a ticket required?

2) What are the opening times?

3) When is the museum closed?

4) What tube station is 5 minute walk from the museum?

5) What underground line is Gloucester Road station?

6) Where is the coach stop?

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TASK 5

Animal farm Read the email. Are the sentences (1-6) true, false or not given? Put a cross (X) in the correct box.

The first one (0) is an example.

olivia@hotmail.com Animal Farm

Dear Olivia, I’ve just finished reading Animal Farm, a book by George Orwell. I’m going to tell you the plot.

The animals of the Manor Farm lived in a bad situation because their farmer, the brutal Mr. Jones, exploited them. One day the animals started a rebellion and took over the farm. Mr. Jones was forced to run away. The leaders of the revolt were two young pigs, the vivacious Snowball, and the cruel-looking Napoleon. They wanted to create a fair society made only by animals. Soon the leaders began to fight for leadership. One day Napoleon’s dogs attacked Snowball who ran away bleeding.

Napoleon became the cruel dictator of the farm. He acted like Mr Jones, he had pity on nobody and exploited the other animals.

The animals realised that nothing was changed.

What is the last book you have read?

I can’t wait to read the plot!

Love, Tonia.

TRUE 0) Animal Farm is a book by George Orwell.

1) Mr. Jones was exploited by the animals.

2) Mr. Jones ran away with his family.

3) Snowball and Napoleon were two pigs.

4) Snowball was cruel.

5) Napoleon had some dogs.

6) Snowball became the dictator of the farm.

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FALSE

NOT GIVEN

PROVA SIMULATA

1

PART THREE

TASK 6

A Lucky Apple - The Story of Steve Jobs Read the text about Steve Jobs. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes.

The first one (0) is an example.

Steve Jobs was the ingenious inventor of Apple iPhone and other amazing devices.

He was born on February 24, 1955 in San Francisco, California. The adoptive son of Paul and Clara Jobs, Steve grew up in Cupertino. He was an intelligent boy however he didn’t like school, he went to the college but he left it after six months. Jobs was just 21 when he and his friend Steve Wozniak founded their company, Apple Computer in 1976. Jobs and Wozniak built their first computer, the Apple 1, in the garage of Jobs’ parents. Jobs sold his Volkswagen van and Wozniak sold his beloved scientific calculator to finance the company.

In the following years Jobs and Wozniak revolutionized the computer industry with their innovative products like the iMac, the iPhone and the iPad. Unfortunately Jobs died of cancer on October 5, 2011 at the age of 56. He was one of the richest men in the world. His life has inspired several films and books, including a biography written by Walter Isaacson.

0) Where was Steve Jobs born?

In San Francisco.

1) Who were his adoptive parents?

2) Where did Jobs grow up?

3) What did Jobs and Wozniak found?

4) Where did they build their first computer?

5) When did Jobs die?

6) What did Isaacson write?

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