BRIDGING FILES 1TEST A - PART 1

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

GRAMMAR

A. Scegli la soluzione corretta.1. Martin has got / have / is a cold.2. They haven’t got no / any / some friends.3. Can I have some / any / a cup of coffee?4. I haven’t got some / much / many books.5. I need a few / many / a little butter.6. Are this / that / these Tom’s shoes?7. Susan doesn’t like - / the / a tea.8. Who’s / Whose / What pullover is this?9. How much / How old / How many are you?10. Alex lives on / in / at England.11. I often / Often I / I often don’t go to bed late.12. She was born on / in / at April.13. Look! That’s Peter. He’s coming out of / to / in the bank.14. Did she arrive tomorrow / next week / last week?15. It was dark but / so / after I fell down the stairs.16. First I phoned Mary then / before / because I phoned Tom.17. It / There / They will be cold and cloudy tomorrow.18. Everest is much more high / higher / highest than Mont Blanc.19. Mark is much taller as / of / than Paul.20. This car is the fastest / faster / more fast than that one.

(1 x 20) score …… / 20

B. Completa adeguatamente con i pronomi personali soggetto e complemento, gli aggettivi e i pronomi possessivi.1. Is this car ………? - No, it isn’t mine. It’s Paul’s.2. Is ……… from Glasgow? – Not exactly. She’s from a small town near Glasgow.3. Where’s Glasgow? - ……… ’s in Scotland.4. This isn’t our house. ……… is over there.5. Tom’s computer is in ……… bedroom.6. She’s coming tomorrow. Can you meet ……… at theairport?

7. ……… favourite sport is volleyball but he likes tennis, too.8. We are going to the seaside. Why don’t you come with ………?9. The children are in the garden. Their mother is looking after ………10. Bob and Brian went to a concert with ……… friends.

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

C. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nella forma corretta del present simple, present continuous o past simple.1. She (lose) …………………………… her wallet two days ago.2. Bill (not/listen) ……………………………… to music at the moment.3. Where (Susan/live) …………………………………? - She lives in York.4. The students are in the classroom. They (write) …………………………… a composition.5. (Bob/work) ……………………………………? - No, he isn’t.

(2 x 5) score …… / 10

D. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nella forma corretta del present continuous, be going to o future simple (will) per esprimere correttamente il futuro (progetto già stabilito, intenzione, previsione).1. I (study) ………………………………… law at university.2. They (leave) ………………………………… next week.3. Tomorrow it (be) ………………………………… cold and cloudy.4. They (spend) ………………………………… a few days in the mountains.5. I (go) ………………………………… to a concert on Saturday.

(2 x 5) score …… / 10

E. Scrivi domande adeguate alle risposte sottolineate. Usa le corrette question words e fai attenzione ai tempi verbali.

How - how much - how many – how old – what – where – whose

1. ………………………………………………? - There were only twenty people at his conference.2. ………………………………………………? - He usually goes to work by car.3. ………………………………………………? - Peter? He’s playing football.4. ………………………………………………? - Britney? She’s twenty-two.5. ………………………………………………? - Next weekend? We’re going to the seaside.

6. ………………………………………………? - She lives in the South of France.7. ………………………………………………? - His address? It’s 9 Bond Street.8. ………………………………………………? - This cardigan? It’s Brad’s.9. ………………………………………………? - These jeans? They’rethirty pounds.10. ………………………………………………? - Last weekend? - We stayed at home.

(2 x 10) score …… / 20

F. Scegli la soluzione corretta.1. Do you like coffee? - Yes, please. / No, thank you. / Yes, I do.2. Would you like a sandwich? - Yes, I do. / No, I don’t. / No, thank you.3. Shall we go out tonight? - Yes, we do. / Yes, let’s. / Yes, we shall.4. Would you like some ice-cream? - Yes, I do. / Yes, please. / No, please.5. Can I go out, Mum? - No, you can’t. / Yes, you do. / No, you don’t.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

G. Correggi gli errori.1. She cans sing very well. ……………................................................................................2. They must to do their homework. …………….............................................................3. We don’t must stay out late. ……………........................................................................4. Would you like go to the cinema? ……………..............................................................5. Does she can dance? ……………........................................................................................

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

SCORE - PART 1 …… / 80

TEST A - PART 2

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

COMMUNICATION

H. Completa il dialogo tra Michael e Jennifer con le parti fornite.

a. must be back home – b. Would you like – c. I’d love to – d. can pick you up – e. shall we meet

1. … 2. … 3. … 4. … 5. …

M: (1) …………………… to go to the cinema on Friday evening? There’s a very good film on at the Odeon.J: Yes, (2) …………………… What time does it start?M: At 8.30.J: Where and when (3) ……………………?M: I bought a car two days ago so I (4) …………………… at your house.J: That’s great! What time are you coming?M: At 8.00. Is that okay?J: Yes,fine. But remember that I (5) …………………… before midnight.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

READINGI. Leggi la seguente e-mail e indica se le affermazioni sono vere (T) o false (F).

13th February, 20…Dear Jane,Greetings from Havana! The weather is very hot here and I’m having agreat time. I left London on Tuesday morning and I arrived in Havana in the late evening. Of course I went directly to the hotel, the Plaza, in old Havana.On WednesdayI explored Havana and visited the Guanabacoa Museum and the Museum of the Revolution. Yesterday I visited an old fort and the Cathedral, and this morning a cigar factory.Tomorrow I’m flying to Santiago de Cuba, in the east of theisland, where I’m going to spend three days.

I’m going to tour the city, visit the Casa Velásquez and the Museo Bacardi, and lie on the beach, of course!Cuba is a fascinating island with a lot of things to do and see. The people are very friendly and the food is excellent. You must visit it one day! Anyway, I’m returning to England on 28th February. I’ll call you then.

Bye for now,David

1. David is in Cuba. T F 2. He is staying there for more than one week. T F3. He arrived in Havana six days ago. T F4. Yesterday he flew to Santiago de Cuba. T F5. There isn’t much to do in Cuba. T F

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

WRITINGJ. Stai trascorrendo una vacanza a Madrid. Scrivi a un amico straniero che vive nella tua città. Scrivi la data, il saluto iniziale e organizza la lettera adeguatamente: introduzione, corpo centrale, conclusione. Usa le note fornite, i tempi verbali corretti (present continuous, past simple, be going to) e aggiungi tutti gli elementi necessari per costruire frasi di senso compiuto e un testo ben strutturato (circa 100 parole).

• Place of holiday: Madrid• Length of stay: 10 days• Day of departure: Monday, 12th June (two days ago)• Arrival in Madrid: late evening• Accommodation: Hotel Plaza Grande• Weather: hot and sunny• People: warm and cheerful• Food: superb / a lot of tasty dishes• What you did- Monday: go to hotel / bed early / tired- yesterday: tour of the city / visit the Cathedral• Plans/intentions- tomorrow: go shopping / go sightseeing- then: visit some interesting museums• Arrival back home: 22nd June

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Greetings from …………………………!

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score …… / 10

SCORE - PART 2 …… / 20

TOTAL SCORE …… / 100

Giudizio: …………………………………………………………………………………………….……...........…………………………………………………………………………………………….……...............................…………………………………………………………………………………………….……...............................Voto: ………………L’insegnante ………………

TEST B - PART 1

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

GRAMMAR

A. Scegli la soluzione corretta.1. Tom and Mary have got / has got / are thirsty.2. There isn’t no / some / any sugar in my coffee.3. I don’t like a / some / - tea?4. There is / There are / They are no discos in my town.5. There is a little / a few / a butter in the fridge.6. Are these / that / this Mark’s new jeans?7. Would you like some / a / any sandwich?8. What / Where / When do you like doing?9. Whose / Who’s / Who that girl over there?10. My birthday is on / in / at April 15th.11. Often we / We often / We don’t never go to the theatre.12. Did / Would / Do you like a cup of tea?13. They live in / at / on a small town.14. Paul goes out of / into / to York every day.15. Did they visit their friends yesterday / tomorrow / next week?16. Pamela is going to the shops so / because / before she needs some food.17. It / There / He will rain tomorrow.18. Which is the longest / the longer / the most long river in Italy?19. Michael is the worst / worse / the most good basketball player I know.20. This car is more expensive / the most expensive / as expensive than that one.

(1 x 20) score …… / 20

B. Completa adeguatamente con i pronomi personali soggetto e complemento, gli aggettivi e i pronomi possessivi.1. Is that Tom’s bike? - Yes, it’s ………2. Is ……… cousin older than you? - No, he isn’t. ……… is younger than ………3. U2 are an Irish group. I like ……… very much.4. The children are with ……… parents.5. Sheila’s computer is in ……… bedroom.6. We are going to a concert on Saturday. Would you like to come with ………?7. ……… is going to the cinema tonight. Why don’t you go with him?

8. That’s not our house. ……… is much bigger.

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

C. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nella forma corretta del present simple, present continuous o past simple.1. We (not / be) ………………………………..………… at home last night.2. Bob (study) ………………………………..………… in his bedroom at the moment.3. What (you / do) …………………………………………? - I’mwatching a football match.4. How often (she / go) ………………………………… to the cinema?5. I (lose) ……………………………………. the car keys yesterday.

(2 x 5) score …… / 10

D. Completa le frasi con verbi tra parentesi nella forma corretta del present continuous, be going to o future simple (will) dei verbi per esprimere correttamente il futuro (progetto già stabilito, intenzione, previsione).1. We (leave) ………………………………… tomorrow.2. After school I (look) ………………………………… for a job.3. It (be) ………………………………… warm and sunny next week.4. The fortune teller said: “You (win) ………………………………… a lot of money”.5. What (you/do) ………………………………… tonight? Are you going out?

(2 x 5) score …… / 10

E. Scrivi domande adeguate alle risposte sottolineate. Usa le corrette question words e fai attenzione ai tempi verbali.

who – what – where – when – whose – how – how much – how old

1. …………………………………………………………… ? - I was born in Dublin.2. ……………………………………………………………? - I’m a computer programmer.3. …………………………………………………………… ? - He’s fifteen.4. …………………………………………………………… ? - It costs thirty pounds.5. …………………………………………………………… ? – That book? It’s Peter’s.6. …………………………………………………………… ? - Last summer? We went to Spain.7. …………………………………………………………… ? - They live in the North of France.8. …………………………………………………………… ? - They are going to travel by train.9. …………………………………………………………… ? – That boy? He’s my boyfriend.

10. …………………………………………………………… ? - We’re leaving next week.

(2 x 10) score …… / 20

F. Scegli la soluzione corretta.1. Would you like something to eat? - No, I don’t. / No, thank you. / Yes, thank you. 2. Do you like travelling? - Yes, I do. / Yes, I like. / No, thank you.3. Can you play the guitar? - No, I don’t. / Yes, I can. / Yes, I do.4. Where shall we / do we / we meet? - Let’s meet in front of the cinema.5. May / Must / Can you use the computer? - Yes, but not very well.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

G. Correggi gli errori.1. She must gets up early. …………………………….......................................................................2. Do you can swim? …………………………….................................................................................3. Tom cans play tennis. …………………………….........................................................................4. Shedon’t live in New York. ……………………………..............................................................5. Do you are tired? ……………………………..................................................................................

(1 x 5) score …… /5

SCORE - PART 1 …… / 80

TEST B - PART 2

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

COMMUNICATION

H. Completa il dialogo tra Paul e Clare con le parti fornite.

a. I’vegot – b. Let’s go – c. Can you – d. How are you – e. Why don’t you

1. … 2. … 3. … 4. … 5. …

P: Hi, Clare.(1) ……………………?C: Not very well. (2) …………………… a terrible headache.P: (3) …………………… take an aspirin?C: That’s a good idea, but I haven’t got any.P: (4) …………………… to the Chemist’s. It’s just round the corner.C: I haven’t got any money. (5) …………………… lend me some?P: Yes, sure.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

READING

I. Leggi la cartolina e indica se le affermazioni sono vere (T) o false (F).

Ms Samantha Cooper92, Titbury Ave.CoventryNJ31 2JHGreat Britain

12th February 20…

Dear Samantha,I’m staying here on a small tropical island north of Caracas, Venezuela.It takes ninety minutes to get here from Caracas by biplane and it’s very remote. People come here for a few days to relax.

It’s very hot with very little wind and I spend my time sunbathing. Every evening they organise live entertainment at the hotel which is very spacious and comfortable.It’s a very beautiful island and the sea is wonderful, but there’s nothing to do!Next week I’ll fly back to Caracas and from there to Florida, USA, where I’ going to spend one more week.

See you soon.Love,Joyce

1. Joyce is spending a few days on a tropical island. T F2. The island is in the USA. T F 3. The weather is not very good. T F4. Joyce doesn’t like the hotel. T F5. Joyce is flying to Florida next week. T F

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

WRITING

J. Scrivi a un amico e raccontagli della vacanza che hai appena trascorso in un’isola tropicale.Successivamente parlagli delle tue intenzioni per la prossima vacanza e invitalo a venire con te. Scrivi il tuo indirizzo, la data, il saluto iniziale e organizza il contenuto (introduzione, corpo centrale e conclusione). Segui il piano suggerito (circa 100 parole).

PIANOTuo indirizzoDataCaro/aIntroduzione1. Motivo per cui scrivi

Corpo centrale2. Descrivi brevemente il luogo, come erano il tempo, l’alloggio, il cibo.3. Racconta che cosa hai fatto e visto.4. Scrivi le tue intenzioni o progetti per le tue prossime vacanze estive.Invitalo/a a venire con te.

Conclusione 5. Chiedi di lui/lei (dove è andato in vacanza, che cosa ha fatto/visto e se si è divertito/a)Saluto finaleFirma

score …… / 10

SCORE - PART 2 …… / 20

TOTAL SCORE …… / 100

Giudizio: …………………………………………………………………………………………….……...........…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................Voto: ………………L’insegnante ………………

BRIDGING FILES 2TEST A - PART 1

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

GRAMMAR

A. Scegli la soluzione corretta.

1. Susan is very beautiful. I like … a lot. A hers B her C she2. … at home last night. A She was B He were C They was3. Shespeaks English…than Pietro. A very fluently B more fluently C as fluently4. I feel … than yesterday. A better B best C more well5. I have got … money than Tom. A less B fewer C few6. What is the … mountain in the world? A higher B highest C most high7. Which is the longest river … Italy? A of B in C than8. I’m very good at … . A sing B singing C to sing9. … awful day! A What an B What C Which10. What … on TV last night? A did you see B do you see C saw you11. He cut … while repairing his car. A himself B he C his12. We drove … the tunnel. A between B through C across13. Tom was coming … the post office. A out of B out C in14. … I was having dinner, someone rang the bell. A As soon as B While C Before15. The have been working … five hours. A from B since C for16. We didn’t go … last summer. A nowhere B somewhere C anywhere17. There was … traffic. A too much B a few C many18. I have a lot of friends. … of them can play baseball. A Neither B No C None19. That’s the girl … has a terrible accident. A whose B who C which20. She lives in Los Angeles, …? A does she B doesn’t she C isn’t she

(1 x 20) score …… / 20

B. Completa le frasi con il present simple, present continuous, past simple o past continuous dei verbi tra parentesi.1. I never (get) …………………………… to work late.2. When I was on holiday in France I (forget) …………………………… to send her a postcard.

3. Peter (play) …………………………… tennis at themoment.4. They (drive) …………………………… to London when they heard the terrible news on the radio.5. The police (arrest) …………………………… the thieves a few days ago.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

C. Completa le frasi con il past simple, present perfect simple, present perfect continuous o past perfect simple dei verbi tra parentesi.1. We (not/eat) …………………………… yet.2. Mr Gordon (graduate) …………………………… in 1990. He (be) …………………………… a teacher since then.3. It’s already 10 o’clock and I(wait) …………………………… forPaul for an hour. He is always late!4. By the time we got to the airport the plane (already/take off) ………………………

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

D. Completa le frasi con il future simple (will), present continuous o futuro con be going to dei verbi tra parentesi.1. I’m sure they (be) …………………… late.2. Look at that man on the river bank. He (fall) …………………… into the water.3. ‘I forgot my wallet’. ‘Don’t worry. I (pay) …………………… the bill’.4. We (go) ……………………… to a concert tonight. We bought the tickets last week.5. We (spend) …………………… our holidays on other planets in the future.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

E. Scrivi domande per le risposte sottolineate. Usa le corrette question words: what, which, how many, how long, where.1. …………………………………………………… ? - I’ve been waiting for Paul for half an hour.2. …………………………………………………… ? - They are going to Cuba next week.3. …………………………………………………… ? - I prefer the red car.4. …………………………………………………… ? - I invited fifteen people.5. …………………………………………………… ? - Last night? We watched a beautiful film.

(2 x 5) score …… / 10

F. Inserisci adeguatamente must, don’t have, would, will, should, shall, can, could, may, wasn’t able.Ciascun verbo può essere usato una sola volta.1. What …………………… we do tonight?2. If you go to the mountains, you …………………… take warm clothes with you. It …………………… be cold.3. …………………… you stop talking, please?4. You …………………… not walk across the railway lines. It is forbidden.5. You …………………… to eat all that food if you don’t want to.6. Excuse me. …………………… you tell me what time the concert starts?7. Mum, ………………… I go for a pizza with my friends tonight?8. The food was so disgusting that I …………………… to eat anything.9. ……………… you like something to eat?

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

G. Completa i seguenti periodi ipotetici con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti.1. If I had problems, I (ask) …………………… my best friend for help.2. What (you/do) …………………… if you saw an accident?3. If we leave early, we (catch) …………………… the 7 o’clock train.4. I (lend) …………………… you my motorcycle if you promise to be careful.5. If you (wake up) …………………… early, you wouldn’t have been late for work.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

H. Trasforma le seguenti frasi in discorso indiretto. Effettua tutti i cambiamenti necessari.1. I sent them an e-mail yesterday morning. He said …………………………………………2. The police will ask us a lot of questions. He said ………………………………………….3. Did they have a good time? He asked me ……………………………………………………..4. What has she been doing? He asked me ………………………………………………………5. Have you already been there? He asked me …………………………………………………

(2 x 5) score …… / 10

SCORE - PART 1 …… / 70

TEST A - PART 2

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

COMMUNICATION

I. Completa adeguatamente i mini dialoghi con le battute fornite.1. ‘What about giving Mary a watch for her birthday?’ ‘(1) ……………………………………’2. ‘May we sit here? ‘(2)…………………………………………’3. ‘What did they look like?’ ‘(3)…………………………………………’4. ‘What do you like doing in your free time?’ ‘(4) …………………………………………’5. ‘I’ve got a pain in my back.’ ‘(5) …………………………………………’

a. Sorry, but these seats are already taken.b. They were tall and thin.c. Swimming and playing football.d. You should lie down for a bit.e. Yes, let’s. That’s a good idea!

1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … 5 …

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

READINGJ. Leggi il testo e indica se le affermazioni sono vere (T) o false (F).

George is inhospital. He has been inthe Memorial General Hospital, ward 5, since Friday. He has broken his right leg but he is not too bad at the moment.It happened on Friday morning outside school. He was in a hurry because he didn’t want to be late so he started to run up the steps. He didn’t see they were icy, so he slipped and fell.He was lucky thatone of his school mates was just behind him. He informed the headmaster immediately and two teachers took George straight to hospital. He had an X-ray and the doctors told him his right leg was broken. Now it is in plaster and George is not allowed to move it. He has been in hospital for five days now.The doctors and nurses have been very kind and a lot of friends have visited him, but he is getting bored and thinks the food there is awful so he is looking forward to going back home and to school again.

The doctors have said he can go home in two or three days but his leg must be in plaster for a month.

1. George is still in hospital. T F2. He has been in hospital for two or three days. T F3. The accident happened five days ago while he was going to school. T F 4. His friend took him to hospital. T F5. The doctors told him he had a broken wrist. T F 6. He is much better now andcan move his leg. T F 7. None of his friends have visited him. T F8. He doesn’t like the food there. T F9. He doesn’t like the nurses. T F 10. George will be allowed to go home in a few days. T F

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

WRITINGK. Hai avuto un incidente. Scrivi a un amico dall’ospedale in cui ti trovi. Usa l note fornite, i tempi del passato corretti (present perfect, past simple, past continuous), aggiungi tutti gli elementi necessari per costruire frasi e paragrafi ben strutturati. Segui il piano suggerito (circa 100 parole).

PIANOTuo indirizzoDataCaro/a …………..,

Introduzione - Paragrafo 1Spiega in sintesi il motivo per cui scrivihospital - two days - break arm

Corpo centrale - Paragrafi 2-3Fornisci dettagli dell’incidente(quando e come è accaduto)Racconta che cosa è accaduto dopo l’incidente, le conseguenze e ciò che hanno detto i dottori.Sunday - play tennis - slip - fall - on right arm - friends take me - hospital - X-ray – in plaster - doctors say: can’t move it - amonth - can’t play tennis – a few months - I - go home next week

Conclusione - Paragrafo 4Chiedi di lui/lei e di’ che speri che stia beneChiedigli di scriverti presto

Saluto finaleFirma

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Just a few lines to tell you that …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….But don’t worry, ………………………………………………………………………………..It happened ………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….How are things with you? I hope …………………………………………………………..Write soon.……………………………………………………

score …… / 15

SCORE - PART 2 …… / 30

TOTAL SCORE …… / 100

Giudizio: …………………………………………………………………………………………….……...........…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................Voto: ………………L’insegnante ………………

TEST B - PART 1

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

GRAMMAR

A. Scegli la soluzione corretta.1. We are going to the park. Why don’t you come with …? A we B ours C us2. Tom … at the pub last night. A was B is C were3. Alex works … than me. A very hardB harder C as hard4. That watch is … expensive of all. A more B the most C as5. There are … mistakes in your test than in Tom’s. A less B few C fewer6. Alice has got … CDs as Peter. A as much B as many C more7. There were … passengers in the train compartment A too many B any C much8. I’m interested … for you. A To work B in working C work9. Where … Barbara? A you met B did you meet C met you10. … of these films do you prefer? A Which B What C Whose11. … lovely evening! A What a B What C How12. While he was playing tennis he injured … A herself B himself C itself13. We walked … the forest. A across B between C through14. He was walking … the road. A along B through C out of15. She got … the bus. A on B in C into16. You can’t go out … you haven’t finished your homework. A while B as soon as C if17. I have been living here … six months. A since B for C from18. He worked in that factory… 1999. A for B since C in19. You live in Berlin, …? A do you B don’t you C did you20. This is the CD … I bought yesterday. A that B who C whose

(1 x 20) score …… / 20

B. Completa le frasi con il present simple, present continuous, past simple o past continuous dei verbi tra parentesi.1. Last summer we (spend) ………………………… a few weeks in the south of France.2. Mr Robinson never (go) ………………………… to work by car.3. The Browns (have) ………………………… an accident a few days ago.4. While we(wait) ………………………… for the train, we saw Jennifer with Peter.

5. Paul (get) ……………………….. ready for school at the moment.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

C. Completa le frasi con il past simple, present perfect simple, present perfect continuous o past perfect simple dei verbi tra parentesi.1. I (know) ………………………… Peter for five years.2. We (meet) ………………………… Paul at the party last night.3. I’m very tired. I (work) ………………………… hard all day.4. By the time we got to the party, all the guests (already/arrive) …………………………5. I (just/ask) ………………………… for the menu.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

D. Completa le frasi con il future simple (will), present continuous o futuro con be going to dei verbi tra parentesi.1. Look at that girl in the pool! She (drown) ………………………… !2. This coffee is too strong.’ ‘I (put) …………………………some more milk in it.’3. It’s very cold today. I think it (snow) …………………………4. We (go) ………………………… to Spain next week. We planned it last month.5. Sorry, I can’t come to the cinema with you tonight. I (go) …………………………out with Mark.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

E. Scrivi domande per le risposte sottolineate. Usa le corrette question words: whose, how long, who, when, how many.1. ………………………………………………? - We’ve been living here for two months.2. ………………………………………………? - We invited all our friends.3. ………………………………………………? - CDs? Not many. I bought only two.4. ………………………………………………? - I stopped smoking last month.5. ………………………………………………? - It’s Susan’s. She bought that coat last week.

(2 x 5) score …… / 10

F. Inserisci adeguatamente will, would, shall, shouldn’t, can, could, might, aren’t allowed, don’t have, weren’t able. Ciascun verbo può essere usato una sola volta.

1. ………………………… you like a cup of coffee? - Yes, please.2. ………………………… I clean the kitchen?3. ………………………… you stop talking, please?4. You ………………………… to smoke in the office but you ………………………… smoke outside.5. We ………………………… to get up too early. The plane leaves in the afternoon.6. I think you ………………………… go to work if you don’t feel well.7. They said they ………………………… be late for dinner.8. Excuse me. ………………………… you tell me the way to the Civic Museum?9. The key-hole was so rusty that we ………………………… to open the door.

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

G. Completa i seguenti periodi ipotetici con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti.1. If a shop assistant (give) ………………………… me too much change, I’d say she has made a mistake.2. What (you/do) ………………………… if you win the lottery?3. If I had seen the accident, I (report) ………………………… it to the police.4. If I (find) …………………………a homeless woman sleeping in the entrance of my flat, I’d try to help her.5. I (help) ………………………… you if you tell me your problem.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

H. Trasforma le seguenti frasi in discorso indiretto. Effettua tutti i cambiamenti necessari.1. I’m working onFriday. He said …………..............................……………………………………2. We won’t go to her party. They said …………......................………………………………….3. Do you speak English? He asked me ……………………………....................…………………4. How long have you been travelling? She asked me ……………………………………….5. Did you see thefilm on BBC2 last night? He asked me …………………………………..

(2 x 5) score …… / 10

SCORE - PART 1 …… / 70

TEST B - PART 2

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

COMMUNICATION

I. Completa i mini dialoghi con le battute fornite.1. ‘Where do you think I should go on holiday?’ ‘(1) …………………………, I’d go to the south of France.’2. ‘Myneighbours always make a lotof noise.’ ‘(2) ………………………… talkto them and ask them to be more quiet.’3. ‘I feel very tired today.’ ‘(3) …………………………have a rest?’4. ‘(4)…………………………like your job, why don’tyou look for another?’ ‘I thinkI will.’5. ‘Excuse me. (5) …………………………get to Webster Street?’ ‘Take the first turning on your right. You can’t miss it.’

a. Why don’t youb. You should c. If I were you d. How do Ie. If you don’t

1 … 2 … 3 … 4 … 5 …

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

READING

J. Leggi la seguente lettera e completala adeguatamente con le parti fornite.

4 Marylebone Rd.London NW1

18th March 20…

Dear Chiara,Thanks very much for your letter. Sorry I haven’t written (1) ………, but I have been very busy atwork. I’m very happy tohear that (2) ……… in London. When would you like tocome? I don’t think (3) ……… in winter because it’s rather cold.

I think the best time to come is in spring or summer, but (4) ……… in July, I’ll be on holiday and we can visit the city together. (5) ……… to England before? There are a lot of things to see in London: a lot of museums, Buckingham Palace and the Changing of the Guard, Westminster Abbey,the West End with its shopping and entertainments centres, St Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels, and many more places. We could also go on a cruise up the Thames and enjoy a nice view of London. (6) ……… British food? I’m not sure you’ll like it. Unfortunately British food is not very varied but we have a wide choice of desserts.Of course we drink a lot of tea and coffee during the day. My mother isn’t a good cook but (7) ……… her best while you’re here.The nightlife in London (8) ………! There are a lot of restaurants, pubs, clubs, cinemas, theatres and discos. (9) ……… we’ll have a great time!Write to me soon (10) ……… you’re going to come. I’m looking forward to seeing you.Love,Joyce

a. Have you ever tried – b. she’ll try to do – c. you want to visit me – d. if you come – e. to tell me when – f. for a long time – g. is great – h. Have you ever been – i. you should come – j. I’m sure

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

WRITING

K. Scrivi una storia di 4 paragrafi usando le parole fornite, il past simple e il past continuous e i connettivi adeguati (first, then, after that, while, when, and, but, finally). Aggiungi tutti gli elementi necessari per costruire frasi e paragrafi ben strutturati. Segui il piano suggerito (circa 100 parole).

PIANO

Paragrafo 1Last summer – Frank – Justine – go camping – south of England – arrive – village – early afternoon – weather – sunny – warm

Paragrafo 2visit – castle – old part of the village – cup of tea – tea room – dinner – nice restaurant – main square

Paragrafo 3have dinner – weather change – sky – become – cloudy – wind – start blowing – arrive – campsite – start raining

Paragrafo 4try – put up – tent – impossible – wind – too strong – rain – too heavy – have to – sleep – car

Last summer Frank and Justine………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..………………………………........…………………………………………………………………………..

score …… / 15

SCORE - PART 2 …… / 30TOTAL SCORE …… / 100

Giudizio: …………………………………………………………………………………………….……...........…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................Voto: ………………L’insegnante ………………

BRIDGING FILES 3TEST A - PART 1

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

GRAMMAR

A. Scegli l’alternativa corretta.

1. She has been ill … February. A since B for C on2. I was born … 1987. A on B in C at3. I will have finished this novel … aweek. A by B till C within4. The money has been stolen … the cashier. A by B at C in5. She was so fat that she couldn’t walk … the gate. A across B through C by6. When I saw him, he was coming … the post office. A out of B outside C out7. It was quite hot with a temperature of 38 °C … zero. A under B above C below8. When she saw her boyfriend, she ran … him. A at B by C towards9. The men got … the bus. A into B out of C on10. Tom went … the seaside last weekend. A into B to C in11. The weather has been awful … the week. A through out B along C on12. They don’t usually work … Sunday. A on B during C at13. He finished school two months … A since B ago C above14. I usually work … 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. A since B for C from15. The cat fell asleep … the table. A among B under C up16. We walked … the hill. A up B between C among17. The new Chinese restaurant is … Johnson Park. A opposite B along C towards18. She walked all the way … the station. A outside B from C along19. I met her … a summer’s day. A in B on C between20. John lives … the road. A A against B B among C down

(0.5 x 20) score …… / 10

B. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti (present simple, present continuous).1. I (not/remember) ……………………………… where he lives.2. Paul (enjoy) …………………………… listening to classical music.

3. (the children/play) ……………………………… in the garden at the moment?4. Water (boil) ………………………………… at 100 °C.5. Henry (write) ……………………………… a letter to Ann right now.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

C. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti (past simple, past continuous, present perfect simple, present perfect continuous, past perfect simple, past perfect continuous).

1. I (just/wake up) ………………………… when somebody (ring) ……………………………… the bell.2. They (drive) ……………………………… for two hours before they finally reached their destination.3. She (slip) ……………………………… on a banana skin while she (walk) ……………………………… to school.4. He (drive) ……………………………… to work when he (lose) ……………………………… control of the car and hit a boy who (ride) ……………………………… his bicycle.5. (you/see) ………………………… my glasses? I (look) ………………………… for them for an hour!

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

D. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti (future simple, future with ‘be going to’, present continuous).1. We haven’t got any vegetables. - That’s OK. I (go) ……………………………… to the greengrocer’s.2. I promise I (not/tell) ……………………………… anyone what you told me.3. Look at that man on the ladder. He (fall) ……………………………… off!4. It’s very cloudy. It (rain) ………………………………5. I (watch) ……………………………… TV tonight.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

E. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti (future continuous, future perfect).1. They (complete) ……………………………… their project by the end of the year.2. By the time you finish tidying thekitchen, I (water) ……………………………… the plants.

3. Just think. In two days’ time we (lie) ……………………………… on Copacabana beach!4. By the time you arrive, I (finish) ……………………………… cooking.5. At 10 o’clock next Saturday I (play) ……………………………… basketball.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

F. Completa i seguenti periodi ipotetici con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti.1. If I (be) ……………………………… a doctor, I’d go to work in an underdeveloped country.2. If Tom had enough money, he (start) ……………………………… a business of his own.3. Shewon’t go to Peter’s party if I (not/go) ……………………………… with her.4. If someone doesn’t water the plants, they (die) ………………………………5. If he had won the lottery, he (give) ……………………………… some of the money to charity.6. She would have told me his phone number if she (know) ……………………………… it.7. If the bus (come) ……………………………… on time, I will arrive at about 4.00.8. If I (not/have) ……………………………… too much homework, I can come with you.9. If he (ask) ……………………………… me, I would have helped him.10. If you (study) ………………………………, you would have passed the exam.

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

G. Trasforma le seguenti frasi in discorso indiretto. Effettua tutti i cambiamenti necessari.1. “Yes, I’ll send him a fax.” He agreed ………………………………………………….........…2. “Can you help me?” He asked me ……………………………………………….....……3. “Don’t forget to go to the bank.” He reminded me …………………………………………4. “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday.” She apologised ……………………………………….…5. “I don’t like my job.” He said ………………………………………………….............…6. “Why don’t we go for a walk?” Tom suggested ………………………………….…………....7. “Wash the dishes.” Mum told me ……………………………………………….....……8. “I have forgotten to call Bob.” Sarah said ……………………………………….........………9. “I’ve got a terrible pain in my back.” She complained ……………………………………10. “Yes, I killed my wife.” The man admitted …………………………………………………

(2 x 10) score …… / 20

H. Completa le frasi con la forma passiva dei verbi tra parentesi nel tempo indicato.1. These cars (make) ……………………………… in Korea. (present simple)2. By the time I arrived, the fax (already/send) ……………………………… (past perfect)3. The computer (repair) ……………………………… at the moment. (present continuous)4. Tom (give) ……………………………… a pay rise. (future simple)5. I (tell) ……………………………… to organise a conference. (past simple)

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

I. Completa adeguatamente i mini-dialoghi con le espressioni fornite.She must – I’d rather – May I – You’d better I – I wish1. A: I’ve got a wonderful motorcycle. B: I haven’t. (1) …………………… I had one.2. A: Let’s go for a walk. B: (2) …………………… stay at home and finish my work. 3. A: I’ve got a terrible headache. B: (3) …………………… take a couple of aspirins.4. A: I don’t know what to do with Mandy. B: (4) …………………… give you some advice? If I were you, I’d be more tolerant.5. A: I haven’t seen Mary for a long time. B: (5) …………………… have gone on holiday.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

J. Abbina le frasi correttamente.1. Sarah missed the plane to London.2. It’s very cold today.3. I kept Peter waiting for an hour.4. Sheila is very brown.5. It’s very cloudy.

A. You should have told him you would be late.B. She must have been on holiday.C. It must be snowing in the mountains.D. It may rain this afternoon.E. She must have overslept.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5SCORE - PART 1 …… / 80

TEST A - PART 2

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

READING

K.a) Leggi l’articolo velocemente per una comprensione globale e indica l’affermazione che ne sintetizza il contenuto.1. The article is about a shepherd and his dogs.2. The article is about the relationship between humans and dogs.

A LOVE STORYOur Bond with DogsRoddy MacDiarmid, 57, lifelong shepherd, surveys the Scottish Highlands from a ridge overlooking Loch Fyne and the little valley town Cairndow. Black-faced lambs and ewes by the hundred dot the green hillsides below. His Border Collies, Mirk and Dot, trot faithfully behind.“Everywhere you see,” says MacDiarmid, “I have gathered sheep. And I can tell you this: You cannot gather sheep from these hills without dogs. Never could and never will; never, never, never!” MacDiarmid’s words are a comfort to those of us who keep dogs but sometimes wonder why. It’s good to know that sometimes dogs remain absolutely, undeniably essential to man’s work while we happily wander about with our furry friends, feeding them, walking them, scooping their droppings, showering them with affection, taking them to the vet at thefirst glimmer of trouble. We occasionally get nipped or barked at in return, but more frequently we are rewarded with a lick on the hand or a wagging tail.Dogs and people, people and dogs. It’s a love story so old no one knowshow and when the domestic relationship with dogs started. Maybe 14,000 years ago, maybe even before. Dogs are not just our proverbial best friends in the animal world but probably our oldest. They evolved from wolves long ago, found a home alongside humans before history could record it, and never left.By the fourth millennium B.C. Egyptian rock and pottery drawings show hounds hunting with men, driving game into nets. Then, as now, feral dogs roamed city streets, stealing food from people returning from market. Thousands of years later dogs can still be trouble. From 1979 to 1998 more than 300 people in the United States were killed in dog attacks. Most were children. In 1994 an estimated 4.7 million Americans were bitten, 6,000 of them hospitalized.Today there are about 68 million dogs in the United States alone, one for every four people. And while a few still work for their daily food, most of them get it

for free. “99.9% of them do nothing but lie around the house, bark, and eat,” says contemporary Stephen Budiasky.His book The Truth About Dogs suggests that dogs get a lot more from the relationship than humans get back.

b) Rileggi l’articolo più attentamente e indica se le affermazioni sono vere (T) o false (F).

1. The relationship between humans and dogs is quite recent. T F 2. Zooarcheologists can say exactly how and when the domestic relationship with dogs started. T F3. There are positive and negative aspects in the relationship between humans and dogs. T F4. Roddy MacDiarmid thinks that dogs are essential to his work. T F 5. Most dogs work for people. T F6. There is evidence that in ancient Egypt dogs used to go hunting with men. T F7. In the fourth millennium B.C. dogs were not trouble. T F8. Surveys show that dogs can be very dangerous sometimes. T F 9. The book The Truth About Dogs by Stephen Budiasky suggests that the relationship between humans and dogs is more advantageous for the dogs. T F

(1 x 9 + 1) score …… / 10

WRITING

L. Scrivi un articolo peruna rivista in cui esprimi la tua opinione sull’avere un cane come animale domestico. Puntualizza aspetti positivi e negativi motivandoli. Usa le note fornite, i connettivi adeguati per aggiungere idee simili, esprimere idee contrastanti, esemplificare, concludere e aggiungitutti gli elementi necessari per costruire frasi e paragrafi ben strutturati. Segui il piano suggerito (circa 150 parole).

Viewpoints Reasons• Dogs are wonderful companions• Dogs are useful in many ways• Dogs are a lot of trouble• Having a dog can be tiring• Dogs are expensive to keep

• Faithful / affectionate / willing to listento our most banal statements /

play with children / show their affection with a lick on the hand or a wagging tail• Can be trained: watchdogs: guard house and family / scare burglars off / make you feel safe and secure;

• guide dogs: help the blind; can be taught to do all sorts of things: fetch our slippers, etc.• Can be noisy / disturb the neighbours – can be dangerous / attack people• Need to be fed /showered / brushed / walked / taken to the vet regularly• dog food / dog medicines / visits to the vet cost a lot of money

PLANIntroduction - Paragraph 1State your opinion clearly.

Main body - Paragraphs 2-3Express your viewpoints and give supporting reasons.Express the opposing viewpoints and give supporting reasons.

Conclusion - Paragraph 4Restate the opinion stated in paragraph 1 using different words.

A Dog as a Pet?Are you going to get a pet but you don’t know which pet is right for you? You have a wide choice: a cat, a dog, a goldfish, a monkey, a parrot or even asnake. It much depends on your needs but ……………………………………………...................................………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..To begin with, ………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Furthermore, …………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..On the other hand, some people argue that ……………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..All things considered, although ………………………………………………………………………...………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

I still think ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

score …… / 10

SCORE - PART 2 …… / 20

TOTAL SCORE …… / 100

Giudizio: …………………………………………………………………………………………….……...........…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................…………………………………………………………………………………………………...............................Voto: ………………L’insegnante ………………

TEST B - PART 1

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

GRAMMAR

A. Scegli l’alternativa corretta.1. We met them … the theatre. A to B outside C out2. He apologised … being late. A by B of C for3. They walked … the square. A between B across C against4. He got … the bus in front of the cinema. A off B down C up5. I waited for him … 4 o’clock. A on B in C until6. The girl was going to fall … the river. A into B to C inside7. The bed is … the wall. A on B against C between8. She has been a teacher … a long time. A since B from C for9. You will receive a fax … the end of the week. A by B within C for10. The little house was … a lot of high trees. A between B towards C among11. I’m not sure if he will come. Itdepends… the weather. A on B from C about12. The weather has been bad … the week. A throughout B at C within13. The burglars drove … the motorway. A out B between C towards14. They were walking … the main street. A along B at C about15. Let’s meet … the underground station. A up B near C from16. I’ve been working as an interpreter …I was twenty. A for B till C since17. She worked as a secretary … ten years. A for B until C from 18. Let’s walk … to the river. A until B down C by19. … the time you arrive, I’ll have alreadycooked dinner. A for B within C by20. They were playing … cards. A / B with C at

(0.5 x 20) score …… / 10

B. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti (present simple, present continuous).1. Tom and Mary (move) ……………………………… down to London next month. They have already bought a new house there.

2. John Stuart is a doctor and (work) ……………………………… at Clayton General Hospital.3. What (you/do) ………………………………? - I work for an insurance company.4. I (think) ……………………………… a lot about my relationship with my parents these days.5. This cake (taste) ……………………………… delicious!

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

C. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti (past simple, past continuous, present perfect simple, present perfect continuous, past perfect simple, past perfect continuous).1. We had an accident while we (drive) ……………………………… back home from Edinburgh.2. The children (play) ……………………………… football all afternoon. That’s why their clothes are muddy.3. I can’t go out because I (not/finish) ……………………………… my homework yet.4. By the time we (arrive) ……………………………… at the airport, the plane (already/leave) ………………………………5. I (just/go) ……………………………… to bed when someone (knock) ……………………………… on the door.6. Pamela (use) ……………………………… to live in London, but now she lives in Glasgow.7. My brother was still in the garage at 7 pm. He (repair) ……………………………… the car all afternoon.8. Tom didn’t hear the phone because he (listen) ……………………………… to music on the headphones.

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

D. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti (future simple, future with ‘be going to’, present continuous).1. I’ve always wanted to help sick people, so I (be) ……………………………… a doctor.2. Ted (move) ……………………………… house on Wednesday.3. “Which language (you/study) ……………………………… next year?”. “I’m not sure, but I think I(take) ……………………………… up German.”4. “I’m terribly thirsty.” “I (get) ……………………………… you a drink.”

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

E. Completa le frasi con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti (future continuous, future perfect).1. Just think. Tomorrow night we (sleep) ……………………………… in a tent!2. By the time Mr Johnson arrives I (finish) ……………………………… typing all these letters.3. Alan (not/repair) ……………………………… the car until next week.4. This time next month I (ski) ……………………………… in Switzerland.5. I (do) ……………………………… all my homework before mum comes home.

(1 x 5) score …… / 5

F. Completa i seguenti periodi ipotetici con i verbi tra parentesi nel tempo e nella forma corretti.1. If I (be) ……………………………… you, I would study Medicine.2. If Paul (know) ……………………………… her address, he would tell me.3. If Tom hadn’t woken up late, he (not/have) ……………………………… to rush.4. If you (see) ……………………………… Justine, can you tell her to call me?5. If the bus comes on time, I (arrive) ……………………………… around 5.00.6. If she doesn’t tell me the truth, I (not/talk) ……………………………… to her again.7. If you (leave) ……………………………… work early, we could have gone shopping.8. If I didn’thave so many things to do, I (come)

……………………………… with you.9. I (invite) ……………………………… him to my party, if I had known he was in town.10. If I were tall enough I (join) ……………………………… a basketball team.

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

G. Trasforma le seguenti frasi in discorso indiretto. Effettua tutti i cambiamenti necessari.1. “I didn’t steal the money.” He denied ………………………………………………………......2. “I’llgive you a lift to the station.” He said ………………………………………………….....3. “This beach is too crowded.” He complained ………………………………………..………4. “Shall I clean the kitchen?” Sarah offered ………………………………………………………5. “Can you play rugby?” He asked me ………………………………………….………………….6. “I might be late.” He said …………………………………………..........…………………………..7. “I’ve never seen him before.” She said ……………………………………………........………8. “We didn’t meet him last night.” They said ……………………………………………………9. “What did you do last weekend?” He asked me …………………………………………….10. “No, I won’t wait forher any longer.” He refused …………………………………………

(2 x 10) score …… / 20H. Completa le frasi con la forma passiva dei verbi tra parentesi nel tempo indicato.

1. Your shoes (already/cleaned) ……………………………… (present perfect)2. The house (sell) ……………………………… if it weren’t so expensive. (present conditional)3. Mark (tell) ……………………………… a secret by Jennifer. (past simple)4. Susan (not/allow) ……………………………… to stay out late. (future simple)5. I wanted to buy that beautiful dress but it (just/sell) ……………………………… (past perfect)

I. Scegli l’alternativa corretta.1. I prefer … my friends rather than play video games. A to meet B meet2. I’m sure Tom istelling the truth. He … be lying! A can’t B musn’t3. I have the house … by a cleaner. A cleaning B cleaned4. I wish my parents … all the time. A don’t argue B din’t argue5. They may … the bus. A had missed B have missed6. She must … her clothes made. A to have B have7. The plants … watered. A must be B must to be8. They … stay in than go to the theatre. A would rather B would prefer9. If you are tired, you should … to bed early. A Have gone B go10. I wish I … him the truth last night. A told B had told

(1 x 10) score …… / 10

SCORE - PART 1 …… / 80

TEST B - PART 2

NAME ………………………………………………… DATE ………………………...…CLASS ………………………………………………… SCORE - PART 1 ………… / 80

READING

J.a) Leggi l’articolo velocemente per una comprensione globale e indica l’affermazione che ne sintetizza il contenuto.1. The text is an article about a protest campaign against cars and traffic.2. The text is a leaflet supporting a protest campaign against cars and traffic.

THE ROAD PROTESTERSReclaim the streets!There are dancers gyrating in the slow lane, sunbathers lying on the hard shoulder, and parents encouraging children to play in the middle of the road. Thousands of people have taken over the M41 in West London and they are having a wild time. They have also brought the city’s traffic to a complete halt, and the drivers are furious.The M41 protest is the latest in a series of actions that have been arranged by the pressure group “Reclaim The Streets” against cars and traffic. It began with a blockade of Camden High Street in north London a few years ago and has since been followed by similar blockades of roads across the country.But this is the first time RTS has disrupted a major motorway. It marks a dramatic escalationin the campaign. So what comes next? A party on the runway at Heathrow Airport?“Streets, once the open forum of daily life, are now the open sewers of car culture”, says one. “The time we spend in traffic jams is out of all proportion to the benefits that cars were supposed to bring”, says another. Fiona Grey, a 30-year-old protester quotes the radical philosopher Ivan Illich who produced some startling figures based on American driving habits. Illich added up the amount of hours American drivers spend on their cars, not just the time behind the wheel but the time spent working to earn the money to pay for the car’s petrol, its tax, its maintenance, insurance, tolls and for the car itself. Based on these figures American drivers travel at the equivalent of three-and-a-half miles an hour, which is just about the same as walking pace. “We get all this pollution, noise, waste for nothing”, says Fiona. “Imagine our cities without traffic”, says one road movement leaflet. “Roundabouts could become public forums, planted with trees and gurgling with fountains. Roads would become meeting places. Streets would be filled with life.”

On the RTS home page of the Internet, you can find other reasons why the “great car economy” doesn’t make sense. “In 1969, 90 percent of children made their own way to school. Now the figure is 9 percent. It’s too dangerous to let the kids go on their own because of the traffic.” “Governments claim that cars and roads are good for the economy, but all they do is consume our wealth. Cars and roads cause unbelievable destruction.”It is hard to disagree with their logic. Cars have certainly brought many problems to the modern world. But they have also brought benefits as well, and they are so much part of modern life that it is difficult to imagine living without them. The idea of turning roundabouts into fountains might be pleasant, but it is totally unrealistic. At the street party on the motorway a few protesters had come armed with pneumatic drills. They have bored holes in the motorway and planted them with trees.Unfortunately, within an hour of the protesters going home those tender young trees had been squashed under the wheels of a lorry. All the same, one couldn’t help wondering what it would have been like if the protest had lasted longer.

b) Rileggi l’articolo più attentamente e indica se le affermazioni sono vere (T) o false (F).

1. Reclaim the Street is an organisation fighting against cars and traffic. T F2. It is the first time they have organised a protest. T F3. The protest is blocking Heathrow Airport. T F4. This is the first time they have disrupted a motorway. T F 5. The writer is not worried about what RTS might organise in the future. T F6. The figures produced by philosopher Ivan Illich show that American drivers travel at walking pace. T F 7. Governments claim that cars and roads are good for the economy. T F 8. It is the writer’s opinion that cars have brought benefits as well. T F 9. The writer also thinks that turning roundabouts into fountains is a good idea. T F

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WRITINGK. Scrivi una composizione argomentativa in cui discuti i vantaggi e gli svantaggi di viaggiare in auto. Puntualizza aspetti positivi e negativi motivandoli. Usa le note fornite, i connettivi adeguati e aggiungi tutti gli elementi necessari per costruire frasi e paragrafi ben strutturati. Segui il piano suggerito (circa 150 parole).

Advantages Disadvantages• You can choose the time to travel• You don’t waste your time waiting for train/bus/coach.• Cars can take you from door to door - you don’t have to use other transport to get to the station

• cars create pollution: poor air quality in cities• expensive: petrol, tax, maintenance, insurance, tolls, the car itself• stressful: traffic jams - you can’t relax, read or look out of the window.

PLAN

Title

Introduction - Paragraph 1State topic

Main bodyParagraph 2State advantages(arguments for & justifications)

Paragraph 3State disadvantages(arguments against & justifications)

Conclusion - Paragraph 4Sum up the arguments and give a final consideration.

CARS: A BLESSING OR A CURSE?Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by carMany people feel that cars are an essential part of our lives.However, travelling by car ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….One of the main advantages of this way of travelling ……………………………...…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Secondly, ……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Thirdly, ………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….On the other hand, ……………………………………………………………………………….

This is evident from ……………………………………………………………………………….………………………………………………………………………………………………………………Besides this, …………………………………………………………………………………………..Finally, …………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………………………………………………read or look out of the window.To sum up, it must be remembered that, although using the car ………………it has ………… and…………………………………………………………………………………….

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