American Download A2 Test Book Sample

CONTENTS Student’s Score Sheets 4_________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz 1 8________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz 2 10_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Progress Test 1 12 Quiz 3 16_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz 4 18_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Progress Test 2 20 Mid-Year Written Test 24________________________________________________________________________________________ Mid-Year Listening Test 28_____________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz 5 30_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz 6 32_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Progress Test 3 34 Quiz 7 38_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz 8 40_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Progress Test 4 42 Quiz 9 46_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Quiz 10 48__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Progress Test 5 50 End-of-Year Written Test 54__________________________________________________________________________________ End-of-Year Listening Test 58_____________________________________________________________________________

QUIZ 1 Vocabulary . 11 Helen is very excited her new puppy. a about Choose the correct answers. b in 1 My dad can fix anything because he’s very c of a easy b practical c special 2 Be . Don’t fall off your bike! 12 I lose things because I’m not very . a careful a artistic b right b modern c soft c organized 3 My favorite food is spaghetti. 13 I don’t a lot of mistakes because I’m careful. a Brazilian a read b Egyptian b do c Italian c make 4 Fred is interested soccer and basketball. 14 The Pyramids of Giza are around the world. a about a famous b in b boring c for c strange 5 Kevin isn’t his homework. He’s playing 15 Who is responsible the students in this basketball. classroom? a doing a about b working b for c making c to 6 Julie is very . She always thinks before 16 Bella is very so she makes a lot of her own she acts. clothes. a hard a creative b logical b lucky c normal c rich 7 Jeff is bad math. Can you help him? 17 I need you to me a favor, please. a at a do b in b make c with c get 8 Some people have no money and are very . 18 Her cell phone is . It doesn’t send emails. a difficult a fast b poor b old c slow c wrong 9 I have a lot common with my best friend. 19 Kate is a model because she is . a in a boring b on b beautiful c for c interesting 10 Ialways feel at home because I have nothing 20 Mom is a list for the supermarket. to do. a doing b having a bored c making b surprised c funny 8

Grammar 11 Jamie to Betty’s party tonight. a doesn’t go Choose the correct answers. b isn’t going 1 I to school with my brother every day. c not goes a walk b is walking c am walking 2 He the answer to the question. 12 Those flowers from the garden fantastic! a not know a smell b doesn’t know b smells c isn’t knowing c are smelling 3 “What time does the mall on Saturdays?” 13 “Do you think I’m lying?” “At nine o’clock in the morning.” “No, of course I you, Bernie.” a opens a believes b opening b believe c open c am believing 4 Grandpa is talking to Mom . 14 Sally is a nice person, and she a lot of friends. a often a have b right now b is having c sometimes c has 5 The red bag on the table to Margaret. 15 I always take a vacation July. a belong a in b belongs b on c is belonging c at 6 “How often do you play tennis?” 16 “What are your friends doing?” “I play tennis a week.” “They’re shopping at the .” a once a present b two b now c three c moment 7 Oh, no! It again! 17 The little girl is happy now. She . a rain a don’t cry b rains b doesn’t cry c is raining c isn’t crying 8 Jason and Tim always soccer at the stadium 18 “ Martin like his new job?” on Saturdays. “Yes, he loves it!” a Is a play b Does b plays c Do c are playing 9 What , Karen? Please explain. 19 Stop talking, Mark! You silly! a you mean a is b do you mean b being c are you meaning c are being 10 “Where are the students?” to the 20 It’s very cold in Russia in the winter. “They’re in the classroom, and they a nowadays b these days teacher.” c usually a is listening b listen c are listening Quiz 1 9

QUIZ 2 Vocabulary and went to the 11 Idon’t know what time it is because my is broken. Choose the correct answers. 1 She put some money in her a brooch b earring shopping mall. c watch a belt b purse c cap 2 The students were wearing Chinese clothes. 12 We didn’t go swimming because the rain. a greedy a of b extreme b from c traditional c to 3 It’s a beautiful day. Look at the sky! 13 The children played on the beach. a black a greedily b blue b luckily c brown c happily 4 Let’s some posters on the walls. 14 Before I go jogging, I always put on my running . a get up a boots b put up b shoes c stand up c skirts 5 I don’t like this . The jacket is big, and the 15 We had vacation. The Greek islands were pants are too short. fantastic! a coat a an incredible b jumper b an extreme c suit c a greedy 6 In spring the grass and the trees are . 16 My parents well with my friends. a turquoise a put on b green b get along c gray c sit up 7 I’m meeting Tom front of the library today. 17 Apart football, I enjoy all sports. a up a from b on b for c in c to 8 Mary likes jewelry, and she wears lots of on 18 Cathy doesn’t like to wear colors like brown her fingers. and black. a bracelets a light b necklaces b dark c rings c pale 9 Why do the children in your class David? 19 Gary wore a red cap because he wanted to . a pick on a pick up b sit down b stand out c take in c take off 10 The made some beautiful pieces of jewelry. 20 I put a around my neck because it was cold a tradition outside. b craftsman c cape a scarf b cloak c shirt 10

Grammar 11 When Susan called last night, I her about your party. Choose the correct answers. 1 “What did Rita do last night?” a told “She a TV program about ancient Egypt.” b was telling a watched c used to tell b watching c used to watch 2 We on the beach when the rain started. 12 The girl bag I found was very happy. a sat a who b were sitting b whose c used to sit c which 3 Dad letters, but now he sends emails. 13 Sam never fishing when he was younger. a was writing a goes b used to write b went c were writing c was going 4 The book I bought on Wednesday is about the 14 “What do you know about Alexandria?” Vikings. “It’s the city Queen Cleopatra lived.” a that a who b which b that c where c where 5 “ to Italy on vacation last month?” 15 “Why this morning?” “Yes, and it was fantastic.” “Because he lost his cell phone.” a Did you go a he cried b Did you use to go b did he use to cry c Were you going c was he crying 6 I was happy because the sun was shining and the 16 “ to the museum when you saw him?” birds . “I think so.” a Did Bob use to go a sang b Was Bob going b used to sing c Did Bob go c were singing 7 The ancient Romans this temple 2,000 years 17 “Do you know anyone speaks Japanese?” ago. “No, I don’t.” a which a used to build b who b were building c whose c built 8 The ancient Greeks famous for philosophy. 18 I’m sure the Vikings paper. a were being a didn’t use b use to be b weren’t using c were c aren’t using 9 Anita history, but she enjoys it now. 19 It when I woke up this morning. a not liked a rained b wasn’t liking b was raining c didn’t use to like c used to rain 10 I my homework when you called last night. 20 Jenny her cousins in Arizona every summer. I was in the yard with my dog. a used to visit b was visiting a wasn’t doing c visit b didn’t do c didn’t use to do Quiz 2 11

Progress Test 1 READING Read the article. Are sentences 1-6 “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B)? If there is not enough information to answer “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B), choose “Doesn’t say” (C). 1 A word for someone whose home is in the desert is Bedouin. A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say 2 The Bedouins’ animals give them something to drink. A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say 3 Bedouins wait to find water after the water they have is all gone. A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say 4 Bedouins do everyday tasks in the middle of the day. A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say 5 The Bedouins’ clothing has more than one use. A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say 6 Bedouins often dance to make strangers feel welcome. A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say The Bedouin: Life in the DesertBMaeFwtbwrfexahsiSiuoBiuiadtnktrtndThenifahrsTuhetetenBoyrdTidodeeene,ayerhon.edauciherrmisliieiInttmnes,doeeeadmirdoreefstnytgnseugryoanBEttthatoatsaigehiihyhautwtnhweaeemnnbmlneesaeleesisdyeicsrhasdmtanrtrmytbaeotoioudstetea.tmsnsileemepeosunpeistpaTtwairgcraremao,sleas.ilg.oho,arsyeneeigwraktTAwiseu.depButrhaasrnnetihohtsotetorvnhvaeendto.muh”eetoiretud,mesecahcdfyearsrraiTitmltpomhehee.trtdaoyehytshum.uisioinietono,egrenl.iTsekrihtymfytibmntet.ishmhiBvhaiohgpneecnWaopeiilmeeeherhlssoedrtgpmdytoithteoogvooiimerhe,ortomsekopmerenfolotwutevieonnaalettgapmeiieeeswshenhrnnnoershnl,rtnenweoe.tewtertsohmittsntTauacauunhhhfhas,ranoranthns,cimnataoaevhAlmgmuhdehtmdtvnikedarerlnaaere,pidiatfoartaalalvelhtoolddslltsyffnkbhraaetyeher.trieohewscediteawtetaIiecsdryuaeinenyrfsdceaoamir.bnyBhtmstolrssvmenditTllotethenfoheeeswrtiaelfhddsugfiha.loefaceealfnatetoeWansaeiaiosnelf.dtycgnttorutpognkeslfTsuermonhourirceecbsyh“nlfcsnarclgerstotesi.loloaess.insaenhgeorDtrawktlWchaehtwenmdhtlcwetnskupphheah,eisoBaeheonhprmaviekactetvwtweoiyhefeeogerlienewdo,,s.lnnrhae,Nmrltguwtaatosraoemimuhta,tonnnltuetahtehwneitmhrdsadoBatinhisretnitekecyhtthceghioehtlrfkhsairaohsdd.olnve,erBAbat.afeTocarelstegltassTepeyislyfouhruttovctfcrdhmhotoietleehwinftatnoooehcoherhssneacauhaoeemircigefavltansnmkieaotooyoaltaennrossunmghtln’aferd,koshaltdpoeloedvklhiaiierivmo.tbrmlvennenweeqyetTwkeiilebrgpghdasugsoaehfepniikpeitievtvirasnatmenstes,ieldpaaeneesmardtttsnkimrssetdhechlgsihyaieydneinteeonan.,elhhytmodogmTttseotohduelhihcletrweetfae,fceaaietrboryetavrtoehealorfelemimedtorbahiftr.eeahsitroe.me. 12

VOCABULARY 1 Complete the words in the sentences. The first letter is given to help you. 1 I thought I had some money in my p , but when I opened it to buy a bus ticket, it was empty. 2 It was a very cold windy day, so I wore a s around my neck, a warm coat, and boots. 3 For my 16th birthday, my grandmother gave me a beautiful gold b because she knows I love jewelry. 4 When Max got his first job, he bought a nice suit. The jacket fit him well, but the p were too long. 5 I saw Lucy today, and she was wearing a pretty new silver n with a heart on it. 6 It’s cold today, so you’ll need to wear a s as well as your warm jacket 2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in bold. 1 Lucy is very and never loses anything. ORGANIZE TRADITION 2 A sari is the name of the dress that Indian women wear. ART 3 When Andy was a young child, his parents and teachers knew he was BOREDOM because he drew very well. INCREDIBLE 4 Most young people just watch TV when they are and have nothing interesting to do. HAPPY 5 Frankie is lucky because he won a trip to the Bahamas for all of his family! 6 My is very important to my parents, and they make sure I have everything that I need. 3 Circle the correct words. 1 Barry does / makes a lot of mistakes in math, so he wants me to help him. 2 There was nowhere to sit on the bus this morning, so I sat up / stood up all the way to school. 3 I don’t want to do / make my homework now because I want to play football with my friends. 4 It was cold outside, but it was very hot in the store, so I took in / took off my coat and gloves. 5 Before she went to Italy for her vacation, Samantha did / made a list of the places she wanted to visit. 6 Why do the other students always pick on / pick up Matthew? It’s not nice, and it makes him feel bad. Progress Test 1 13

Progress Test 1 4 Complete the sentences with these words. according bad because except excited interested 1 Jack and Jill are going to Mexico for a week, and they are very about it! 2 I’m not at soccer, but I like to watch it more than I like to play it. 3 of the very cold weather, the Vikings wore clothes that they made with animal fur. 4 I think everyone enjoyed Lenny’s party, for Diana. 5 Are you in history, or do you think it’s boring to learn about the past? 6 to this book, the Aztecs invented popcorn and calendars! GRAMMAR 1 Complete the conversations with the verbs in parentheses. Use the simple present or the present continuous. 1 A: Is Nick OK? (try) to write an essay for English, but he (not know) B: H e what to write. 2 A: Tell me about school. (learn) about the Vikings this month, and they B: I (you / do) for your birthday next week? (seem) very interesting. (not mind) staying home. 3 A: What B: Nothing. I (not come) with us to the concert tonight. 4 A: Jackie (hope) she’s OK. B: Oh, I 2 Circle the correct words. 1 My grandparents used to go / were going to the movies every week. 2 I saw / used to see my English teacher at the supermarket yesterday. 3 The Chinese invented / were inventing umbrellas thousands of years ago. 4 While I was putting on my jacket, I was dropping / dropped my cell phone. 5 Brian was wearing / wore a bright yellow shirt when I saw him this morning. 6 Did Sandra use to work / used to work in a clothing store near the school? 14

3 C omplete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word in bold. Do not change the word in bold. Write between two to five words. 1 Mexico is a country. Many years ago the Aztecs lived there. IS the Aztecs lived many years ago. Mexico 2 The people are Italian and they live in that house. LIVE are Italian. The people 3 I bought this jacket yesterday. THE yesterday. This is 4 Anna’s family visited the pyramids. VISITED the pyramids is Anna. The girl 5 We swam at this beach every day. WHERE every day. This is the beach WRITING You have seen this announcement in your school magazine. Wayaboreeiuliwytpoialeuansytaoartuotmirsfstiunitcusdidaconeaunldtitnscwrshetharaavuttiemvs.epDe?enoctiaolr Wyoruirtesupsecainalaarbtiiclilteydaensdcrwibhinatgyou are good at. We will publish the best articles next month. Write your article. (100-150 words) Progress Test 1 15

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