A1 Movers Reading and Writing
Part 1
– 5 questions –
Look and read. Choose the correct words and write them on the
lines. There is one example.
an island a sandwich
a driver a band
tea a city
a field a nurse
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Example
The people in this sometimes sing or play
guitars. a band
.............................
Questions
1 This person helps people who aren’t well
in hospital. .............................
2 Some people put milk or lemon in this drink. .............................
3 There are lots of cars, buses and people in
this busy place. .............................
4 You can put cheese or meat between bread
to make this. .............................
5 This is part of a farm where you often see
vegetable plants. .............................
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Part 2
– 6 questions –
Read the text and choose the best answer.
Example
Paul: What did you do last night, Daisy?
Daisy: A I watched television.
B I’m watching television.
C I don’t watch television.
Questions
1 Paul: Did you see the film about pirates?
Daisy: A Yes, so do I.
B Yes, it was great.
C Yes, that’s him.
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2 Paul: Which was your favourite pirate in the film?
Daisy: A I liked it best.
B She was a pirate.
C Ben Bluebeard.
3 Paul: Was he the one with long, curly hair?
Daisy: A No, he hasn’t.
B Yes, that’s right.
C He’s got one.
4 Paul: I like films which are funny.
Daisy: A Me too.
B It’s all right.
C Do they?
5 Paul: How about going to see ‘Treasure Train’ at the
cinema? That’s very funny.
Daisy: A It’s nice.
B What a good idea!
C Fine, thank you.
6 Paul: Let’s ask Fred to go with us.
Daisy: A OK, we can phone him.
B OK, that’s Fred’s.
C OK, he can ask us.
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Part 3
– 6 questions –
Read the story. Choose a word from the box. Write the correct
word next to numbers 1–5. There is one example.
library
Jane loves reading about different animals in her school ...................... .
Last Friday, Jane’s teacher told the class to find pictures of animals.
‘Look on the (1) ........................... I told you about yesterday,’ she
said. ‘Work with a friend. Choose a really strong animal but talk about
your different (2) ........................... first.’
Jane worked with Paul. ‘Bears are great,’ Paul said. ‘Let’s find a picture of
a bear in a river. They’re really good at catching fish! Or a lion? People are
(3) ........................... of those. Let’s find a picture of a lion with its
mouth open! I like seeing its big teeth.’
‘What about kangaroos?’ Jane said. ‘They have longer and stronger tails
than bears or lions. It’s their tails that make them really good at
(4) ........................... ! Their back legs are the strongest, too.’
Paul looked at Jane. ‘OK! You’re right again, Jane!’ he said. ‘You’re the
(5) ........................... girl in the class!’
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Example
library website frightened
hopping address surprised
cleverest bounce ideas
(6) Now choose the best name for the story.
Tick one box.
Paul’s favourite bear
Jane’s new teacher
A lesson about animals
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Part 4
– 5 questions –
Read the text. Choose the right words and write them on the
lines.
Dolphins
Example Dolphins are part of
............................ the whale family. They
1 are smaller ............................. most whales and they have
small teeth.
Dolphins are very clever animals. They learn things very
2 ............................. and a dolphin can make noises to ‘talk’
to another dolphin.
Dolphins live with their families. They like to play in the water and
3 to jump ............................. of the water and back in again.
4 A lot of people ............................. sail boats say that
dolphins like to be near people. They come very near to boats and
5 sometimes they ............................. with the boats for days.
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