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JET (Junior English Test) LEVEL TWO

READING TEST

TEMPO MASSIMO CONCESSO: 60 MINUTI

YOU NEED:◆ This question paper◆ An answer sheet◆ A black pen

You may NOT use a dictionary

Do NOT open this paper until you are told to do so.Try to answer ALL the questions.

INSTRUCTIONS:◆ Read each question carefully.◆ Select the correct answer and then mark your selection on your answer sheet◆ Only mark one answer for each question.

Questa prima parte è formata da 40 domande a scelta multipla.

Il punteggio massimo ottenibile, relativamente a questa parte, è di 100 punti.

Kangourou della Lingua Inglese 2012 Pag. 5

Testo gara Eng 12 18-01-2012 19:47 Pagina 5

Part One

Look at the pictures and select true (A) or false (B) to each of the questions below. Markyour selections on your answer sheet.

Mr and Mrs Pearson are choosing a holiday. They want to go somewhere in August but MrPearson hates flying. Mrs Pearson loves shopping but is afraid of water.

1. All flights depart from the same airport. A = True B = False

2. The holiday in Cairo is the most expensive. A = True B = False

3. A family of four can stay in the Paris apartment. A = True B = False

4. You can go on any of the holidays in August. A = True B = False

5. The best holiday for the Pearsons is the villa in Malaga. A = True B = False



Part Two

Select the correct word to fill in the gaps (A, B or C) and mark your answer on your answersheet.

6. A a B an C the

7. A the B a C any

8. A her B she C his

9. A any B all C much

10. A every B ever C much

11. A always B ever C sometimes

12. A every B never C soon

13. A always B ever C immediately

14. A much B some C any

15. A them B their C our


Mr Mancini comes from ________________6 small village in _________________7 north of

Italy. He is a baker and runs ____________________8 own bakery, baking bread for

_____________________9 the people in the village so they can have fresh bread

______________________10 day.

Most days Mr Mancini works by himself but ____________________11 his wife helps him.

But she _________________12 helps him on Saturdays because she ________________13

works in a bar at the weekends.

Mr and Mrs Mancini don’t have ___________________14 children but they do love

_____________________15 pet dog, Tyson, very much.


Part Three

Read about each person and then decide whether each statement is true (A), false (B) orunknown (C). Mark your answers on your answer sheet.

Franco is fourteen years old and he comes from South America. He was born inBolivia where he lived for the first five years of his life. Now he lives in London withhis mum who’s a writer and he goes to Camden Comprehensive School. At theweekends he always goes cycling with his friends Phil and Tony.

Phil was born in London. He always gets up early because he has a paper-roundand has to be at the newsagents at 6am. He goes to Primrose Hill High School.When he leaves school he wants to be a builder like his dad. He and Franco aregood friends – they are the same age and went to the same primary school.

Tony comes from the north of England. He moved to London five years ago andsoon met Phil and Franco at the cycling club. He goes to a different school southof the river. He lives near the park and goes running every evening – sometimeshis sister goes with him. They always take some bread to feed the ducks.

16. They all go to the same school. A = True B = False C = Unknown

17. They always go cycling together at the weekend. A = True B = False C = Unknown

18. Franco never goes back to Bolivia. A = True B = False C = Unknown

19. Phil and Franco met Tony at the cycling club. A = True B = False C = Unknown

20. Tony is the youngest. A = True B = False C = Unknown

21. Phil’s dad is a teacher. A = True B = False C = Unknown

22. Primrose Hill High School is near the newsagents. A = True B = False C = Unknown

23. Tony and his sister go running every evening. A = True B = False C = Unknown

24. Only one of the boys was born in London. A = True B = False C = Unknown

25. Phil and Franco went to school together when they were little. A = True B = False C = Unknown



Part Four

Read each question and choose the correct answer (A, B, or C). Mark your choice on youranswer sheet.

26. What are they doing?

They A feed the ducks.B are eatingC are feeding

27. What does Franco’s mum do?

She A is a writer.B is writing.C wrote a book.

28. Does Tony go running every evening?

Yes, he A does.B doesn’t.C does run.

29. When did the three boys meet?

When they A was at the cycling club.B areC were

30. Do they all like cycling?

Yes, they A do like.B do.C are cycling.



Part Five

Choose the correct question (A, B or C) to match the given answer. Mark your choice on youranswer sheet.

31. A What’s your father like?B Where is your father?C What does your father like?

He’s very friendly.

32. A Where do you come from?B Where did you go on holiday?C Where are you?

I went to Spain.

33. A Guess who this is?B Are you called Tony?C Are you Tony?

It’s Tony.

34. A What time is it?B What time do we eat?C What’s the time?

At twelve-thirty.

35. A Can I borrow your phone?B Is this your phone?C Can you use your phone?

Yes, of course you can.



Part Six

Choose the correct answers (A, B or C) to fill the numbered gaps. Mark your answers onyour answer sheet.

36. A good B better C best

37. A steep B steeper C steepest

38. A fast B Faster C faster

39. A safe B safer C safest

40. A cheap B cheaper C cheapest


Do you like my new mountain bike?

Yes, very much. It’s much 36 ____________________ than your old bike.

I know. I can pedal up the 37 ____________ of hills without getting out

of breath. And it goes really 38 _________________ downhill!

Be careful! I hope you wear a helmet. It’s much

39 ______________.Was it expensive?

You won’t believe this, but it was 40 _____________ than my old bike.

I got it in a sale.






LISTENING TEST

TEMPO STIMATO CIRCA 20 MINUTI

YOU NEED:◆ This question paper◆ An answer sheet◆ A black pen


Do NOT open this paper until you are told to do so.Try to answer ALL the questions.

INSTRUCTIONS:◆ Listento each question carefully.◆ Select the correct answer and then mark your selection on your answer sheet◆ Only mark one answer for each question.

Questa seconda parte è formata da 20 domande a scelta multipla.

Il punteggio massimo ottenibile, relativamente a questa parte, è di 100 punti.

Eseguire “Track 1” del disco 1.



Part One

Listen to the recording, read the questions and select true (A) or false (B). Mark youranswers on your answer sheet.

41. The teacher’s name is Mr Morgan. A = True B = False

42. The teacher knows all the people in his class. A = True B = False

43. Lorraine is a twelve year old Canadian. A = True B = False

44. The teacher’s father was a sheep farmer. A = True B = False

45. Lorraine dislikes horses. A = True B = False

46. Kenny lives with his parents. A = True B = False

47. The new girl at the back has red hair. A = True B = False

48. Marion has a thirteen year old sister. A = True B = False

49. Marion thinks Scottish people are very unfriendly. A = True B = False

50. The classes never start on time. A = True B = False



Part Two

Read each question, listen to the recording and select the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Markyour selection on your answer sheet.

51. What is the tour guide’s name?

A KristinaB KristyC ChristieD Kirsty

52. What is the weather like?

A cloudyB sunnyC windyD rainy

53. Who are they waiting for?

A the tour guideB the writerC William ShakespeareD the driver

54. What is the name of the restaurant?

A The Blue BallB The Blue BellC The Blue BillD The Blue Bull



Part Two continued

55. What doesn’t she say they can do in the afternoon?

A go to the fairgroundB feed the swansC go shoppingD walk along the riverbank

56. What is the name of the street where Shakespeare was born?

A Hanley StreetB Henry StreetC Henley StreetD Honey Street

57. What does she say you can you drink in the café?

A teaB chocolateC colaD coffee

58. What is next door to New Place?

A a cafeB a museumC a music shopD a theatre

59. Where are they meeting at six-thirty?

A The Courtyard TheatreB The Swan TheatreC The Riverbank TheatreD The Shakespeare Centre

60. What time are they leaving Stratford?

A after ten-thirtyB after midnightC at midnightD no later than half past ten







WRITING TEST

TEMPO MASSIMO CONCESSO: 30 MINUTI

SONO NECESSARIE:◆ Questa pagina del libro dei quesiti◆ Un foglio a righe, consegnato insieme alla scheda risposte◆ Una penna nera


INSTRUCTIONS:◆ Write about 80 words on the following topic:


What makes you feel really happy? What makes you feel really happy?

Why?Why?


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