Written Test 3 Group B

NAME ............................................................................................... DATE .....................................

CLASS ................................................................................................ MARK ––––––
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Vocabulary C Choose the correct item.

A Match the words and use the phrases to

16 What’s on/off at the cinema tonight?
complete the sentences.
17 Ticket prices depend in/on your age.
1 action a fiction 18 This is the first time the TV star will be acting
e.g. live on/in stage.
2 science b animated
19 Animated films appeal to/for children.
3 gripping c emotions
20 I have to find a solution to/for my problem.
4 human d packed
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5 computer e plot
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6 Robert likes ............................. books and films
Grammar
like Star Wars.
7 Up is a(n) .................................................. film. D Fill in: is, are, was, has, will.
8 I was on the edge of my seat because the film
had a(n) ........................................................... . 21 The book ………….. not been published yet.
9 Robots cannot experience ................................ . 22 The competitors …………. asked five questions.
10 Iron Man 2 is .................................................... 23 The Eiffel Tower in Paris ………….. visited by
from the first minute to the last. almost 7 million tourists every year.
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24 The awards ………….. be presented next week.
51 5 25 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory …………..
written by Roald Dahl.
B Complete the sentences with the correct word:
1
s c h o o l bhall,
a g effects, gallery, drama, opera, instrument. Marks ____
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11 We saw paintings by Picasso in the art ..............
.............................. .
12 The sitar is a musical ..........................................
from South Asia.
13 The special ....................................... in this film
are amazing.
14 Gran is watching her favourite soap ...................
.............................. on TV.
15 There is a show on tonight at the concert
.............................. .
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E Rewrite the sentences in the passive voice. Everyday English

26 Christian Bale plays the main character. G Match the exchanges.

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27 Pixar Studios produced Wall-E. 36 Do you like sitcoms?
............................................................................ 37 Did you like Spiderman?
28 An Italian actor won the award.
............................................................................ 38 Have you seen The Scream?
29 They nominated the film for an award. 39 What do you think of chat shows?
............................................................................ 40 What’s on?
30 They film the comedy show in London.
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a There’s a comedy on in 20 minutes.
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d It was great! Don’t miss it.
e Not really. They are a little silly.
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F Rewrite the sentences in the active voice.
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31 The film may be released next month.

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32 New Moon was directed by Chris Weitz.
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33 The sequel will be filmed in Australia.
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34 The Journey to the Centre of the Earth has been
watched by millions of people around the world.
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35 The special effects are added by a graphic artist.
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 Written Test 3 Group B

Reading I Write an email to a friend about your

favourite film (50-60). Include the following
H Read the email and answer the questions. information and use the email in Ex. H as a
model.

From: Amber • Paragraph 1:

To: Megan • The name of your favourite film
Subject: My favourite film • The type of film it is
• Paragraph 2:
Hi Megan, • The main characters
My favourite film is Monsters vs Aliens. I saw • The plot
it at the cinema last summer. It’s a computer- • Paragraph 3:
animated, 3-D film. Why you like it
The main character in the film is Susan
Murphy. One day, she is hit by a rock that falls
from space. Susan suddenly grows very large From: ...................................................................
and people think she is a monster. The
To: ...................................................................
government takes her away and keeps her in
Subject: ...................................................................
a secret building with other strange monsters.
However, when a huge robot arrives from
space and starts destroying everything on Dear
earth, Susan and her new monster friends .........................................................................
fight to save the world. .........................................................................
The best thing about the film is the voice .........................................................................
acting. The cast includes Hugh Laurie. I know .........................................................................
he’s your favourite actor, so you’ll love this .........................................................................
film. It isn’t in the cinemas anymore, but it’s .........................................................................
coming out on DVD next month. Have to go .........................................................................
now. .........................................................................
Amber
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41 What type of film is Monsters vs Aliens? .........................................................................
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42 Why do people think Susan is a monster?
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43 Who do the monsters fight against?
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44 What does Amber like most about the film? .........................................................................
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45 Why does Amber think Megan will like the film? .........................................................................
............................................................................ Take care,
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