Listening

Year 8 – Progress test A

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

1. How old will Amanda be?

a. 11. b. 12. c. 13.

2. Sharon’s looking through a _______________ for some inspiration.

a. designer book. b. fashion magazine c. fashion channel

3. Daniel thinks that the Lady Gaga look is too

a. outdated and scruffy. b. eccentric and wacky. c. conventional.

4. What does Sharon think of Princess Kate Middleton’s look?

a. It’s elegant. b. It’s trendy. c. It’s smart.

5. Daniel suggests his sister wear something

a. hip with Doc Martens. b. casual with accessories. c. comfortable like jeans.

B Listen to the text about a fashion show contest. Complete with the correct information.

Fashion Show Contest

> For students interested in Design
1. Theme: Going ___________
2. Location: _________________
3. Date of the contest: ____________________
4. First prize: £__________ gift card
5. Send entry forms to _____________ @fashionworld.com

T F
1. Tim Gunn is a teacher at that school.
2. Students between 11 and 16 can participate.
3. The design materials must be environmentally friendly.
4. The gift card can be used in supermarkets everywhere.

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 Reading
Year 8 – Progress test A

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

I – Reading

Read the text.

Healthy habits for teens

It’s never easy to maintain a healthy eating pattern throughout adolescence. However,
making some simple eating choices can make a huge difference in the way you feel, both
physically and mentally. If you want to get the nutrients you need and stay healthy at the same
time, just follow some of these tips.

5 Be Realistic and Make Small Changes

Don’t compare yourself to what you see in magazines. Most of those pictures are
photoshopped and completely unrealistic. Instead, focus on offering your body smart food
choices. For example, start by changing what you drink. Switch from fizzy drinks1 to milk, or
even plain water.

10 Expand Your Tastes

There’s nothing better than starting your day off with naturally delicious, nutrient-rich
fruit. Why not slice a banana into your morning cereal? Or pack a bunch of grapes for lunch?
Also, if you’re going out to eat, make sure to order something different than what you normally
would. Nowadays many fast-food places have healthier plant-based options on the menu.

15 Choose Food with Nutrients

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day because it will boost your
energy early in the morning. So, if you want to start your day off right, try a healthy yoghurt or
some toast with nut butter. Later in the day, when it’s time to have a snack, grab half a
sandwich of peanut butter and banana or turkey and cheese on whole-grain bread. The more
20 nutrients, the better.

Find a Balance in Your Day-to-Day Choices

If you’re planning a pizza party with some friends, eat a slice or two and then fill up on salad
to ensure that you’re eating enough vegetables. Actually, why not try non-traditional pizza
toppings like grilled vegetables or pineapple? They’re appetizing!

25 So remember, when you’re trying to give your body the energy and nutrients it needs to
grow and develop healthfully, eat a variety of nutritious food every day because small changes
can make a big difference.
www.eatright.org (adapted)
1fizzy drinks: bebidas com gás

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A Find evidence in the text for the following statements.
1. Changing your eating habits can make your body and mind feel different.
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Magazine photos are many times distorted and unreal.
______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Fast-food chains now offer a variety of healthy alternatives.
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. The first meal of the day normally increases your energy levels.
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. You shouldn’t forget to incorporate vegetables, even if you’re at a celebration with
friends.
______________________________________________________________________________________
6. The consumption of nutrient-dense food can make a huge change in your daily life.
______________________________________________________________________________________

B Find in paragraphs 2, 3 and 4 words that mean the same as:

1. not true: ________________________
2. organically: _____________________
3. confirm: _________________________
4. choices: _________________________
5. increase: ________________________

C Answer the questions about the text.

1. What small changes can you make to offer your body smart food choices?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. What should you do if you decide to eat out?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
3. According to the text, is it a good idea to skip breakfast? Why or why not?
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. What do you think about these tips, are they useful? Justify.
______________________________________________________________________________________

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Vocabulary and Grammar
Year 8 – Progress test A

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

Vocabulary

A Complete the sentences with the correct idiom or proverb. There is one extra option.

a piece of cake couch potato butterfingers crying over spilt milk

an apple a day keeps the doctor away as cool as a cucumber

1. I was very worried about the exam, but my friend was ___________________________.
2. I found the maths test ___________________________ . I’m sure I’ll get a good mark.
3. My nutritionist always says “ ___________________________” , so I try to eat as healthy as
possible.
4. Jeremy is the school goalkeeper and he’s a real _________________. He keeps dropping the
ball!
5. Kayla didn’t study for the English test and now she’s afraid she’ll fail. But there’s no use
___________________________.

B Read the sentences and match them to the adjectives about fashion.

dated 1 • • a Lady Gaga’s style is so wacky and eccentric.

I can’t believe how messy and scruffy Gina’s

smart 2 • • b
outfit is.
Mrs Galli always wears elegant dresses to
informal 3 • • c
work.
Travis Scott’s style is mainly influenced by his
shabby 4 • • d
connection to rap and hip-hop.
Lucy really needs to go shopping. Her trousers
trendy 5 • • e
are very old-fashioned.
Barbara always wears black skinny jeans and
unconventional 6 • • f
T-shirts with her favourite bands on them.
Xavier loves watching fashion shows to see
emo 7 • • g
what’s in and fashionable.
I enjoy wearing clothes that are comfortable
ghetto 8 • • h
and casual.

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 Grammar

A Complete the sentences with the future: be going to or will.

1. Listen! Someone’s ringing the doorbell.
I _______________________ (see) who it is.
2. The new Nike shop is opening tomorrow. We _______________________ (buy) some new
trainers.
3. Amanda, you must promise you _______________________ (not tell) dad about his surprise
birthday party.
4. Are you cooking anything special tonight, mom?
Yes, I _______________________ (try) this new vegetarian recipe I saw online.

B Complete the sentences with the adjectives in brackets in the correct order.
1. Miriam bought a/an _________________________________________ scarf.
(silk / green / beautiful)

2. Dad’s cooking a/an _________________________________________ recipe from grandma’s

cookbook.
(old / Italian / tasty)

3. The model was wearing a/an _________________________________________ dress.

(woolen / elegant / long)

C Complete the sentences using the zero and first conditional.

1. If you _______________________ (mix) sugar and water, it _______________________ (become)
sweet. (zero conditional)
2. My friends _______________________ (meet) me at the new restaurant if they
_______________________ (finish) their homework on time. (first conditional)
3. If I _______________________ (save) enough money, I _______________________ (not ask) my
parents for any. (first conditional)
4. Veronica always _______________________ (get) ill if she _______________________ (not eat)
healthy food. (zero conditional)

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 Writing
Year 8 – Progress test A

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

Write an email to your friend Elliot, inviting him to the fashion show next week.

Don’t forget to mention:

- what the fashion show will be about;
- what time and where it will take place;
- where you two should meet before the show.

From: ___________
To: Elliot
Hello, Elliot!

_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________

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 Listening
Year 8 – Progress test B

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

1. How old will Amanda be?

a. 11. b. 13.

2. Sharon’s looking through a _______________ for some inspiration.

a. designer book. b. fashion magazine

3. Daniel thinks that the Lady Gaga look is too

a. outdated and scruffy. b. eccentric and wacky.

4. What does Sharon think of Princess Kate Middleton’s look?

a. It’s elegant. b. It’s trendy.

5. Daniel suggests his sister wear something

a. hip with Doc Martens. b. casual with accessories.

B Listen to the text about a fashion show contest. Circle the correct option. Follow the
example.

Fashion Show Contest

For students interested in Design / Art
1. Theme: Going Jean / Going Green
2. Location: Gym / Playground
3. Date of the contest: April 22 / May 5
4. First prize: £ 100 / 200 gift card
5. Send entry forms to klum / qlum @fashionworld.com

T F
1. Tim Gunn is a teacher at that school.
2. Students between 11 and 16 can participate.
3. The design materials must be environmentally friendly.
4. The gift card can be used in supermarkets everywhere.

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 Reading
Year 8 – Progress test B

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

I – Reading

Read the text.

Healthy habits for teens

It’s never easy to maintain a healthy eating pattern throughout adolescence. However,
making some simple eating choices can make a huge difference in the way you feel, both
physically and mentally. If you want to get the nutrients you need and stay healthy at the same
time, just follow some of these tips.

5 Be Realistic and Make Small Changes

Don’t compare yourself to what you see in magazines. Most of those pictures are
photoshopped and completely unrealistic. Instead, focus on offering your body smart food
choices. For example, start by changing what you drink. Switch from fizzy drinks1 to milk, or
even plain water.

10 Expand Your Tastes

There’s nothing better than starting your day off with naturally delicious, nutrient-rich
fruit. Why not slice a banana into your morning cereal? Or pack a bunch of grapes for lunch?
Also, if you’re going out to eat, make sure to order something different than what you normally
would. Nowadays many fast-food places have healthier plant-based options on the menu.

15 Choose Food with Nutrients

Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day because it will boost your
energy early in the morning. So, if you want to start your day off right, try a healthy yoghurt or
some toast with nut butter. Later in the day, when it’s time to have a snack, grab half a
sandwich of peanut butter and banana or turkey and cheese on whole-grain bread. The more
20 nutrients, the better.

Find a Balance in Your Day-to-Day Choices

If you’re planning a pizza party with some friends, eat a slice or two and then fill up on salad
to ensure that you’re eating enough vegetables. Actually, why not try non-traditional pizza
toppings like grilled vegetables or pineapple? They’re appetizing!

25 So remember, when you’re trying to give your body the energy and nutrients it needs to
grow and develop healthfully, eat a variety of nutritious food every day because small changes
can make a big difference.
www.eatright.org (adapted)
1fizzy drinks: bebidas com gás

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A Are the following statements true or false?
1. Changing your eating habits can make your body and mind feel different.
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. Magazine photos are very truthful and show what is real.
______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Fast-food chains only serve food that is unhealthy.
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. The first meal of the day normally increases your energy levels.
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. You shouldn’t forget to incorporate vegetables, even if you’re at a celebration with
friends.
______________________________________________________________________________________
6. Eating nutrient-dense food doesn’t help you have a better lifestyle.
______________________________________________________________________________________

B Match the words/expressions from the text with their synonym.

unrealistic (line 7) 1 • • a confirm

naturally (line 11) 2 • • b increase

make sure (line 13) 3 • • c not true

options (line 14) 4 • • d choices

boost (line 16) 5 • • e organically

C Answer the questions about the text.

1. What small changes can you make to offer your body smart food choices?
To offer your body smart food choices _________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. What should you do if you decide to eat out?
If you decide to eat out, order ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
3. According to the text, is it a good idea to skip breakfast? Why or why not?
No, it isn’t, because ________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. What do you think about these tips, are they useful? Justify.
I think ___________________________________________________________________
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Vocabulary and Grammar
Year 8 – Progress test B

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

Vocabulary

A Complete the sentences with the correct idiom or proverb.

a piece of cake butterfingers crying over spilt milk

an apple a day keeps the doctor away as cool as a cucumber

1. I was very worried about the exam, but my friend was ___________________________.
2. I found the math’s test to be ___________________________ . I’m sure I’ll get a good mark.
3. My nutritionist always says “ ___________________________” , so I try to eat as healthy as
possible.
4. Jeremy is the school goalkeeper and he’s a real _________________. He keeps dropping the
ball!
5. Kayla didn’t study for the English test and now she’s afraid she’ll fail. But there’s no use
___________________________.

B Read the sentences and match them with the adjectives about fashion.

dated 1 • • a Lady Gaga’s style is so wacky and eccentric.

I can’t believe how messy and scruffy Gina’s

smart 2 • • b
outfit is.
Mrs Galli always wears elegant dresses to
informal 3 • • c
work.
Travis Scott’s style is mainly influenced by his
shabby 4 • • d
connection to rap and hip-hop.
Lucy really needs to go shopping. Her trousers
trendy 5 • • e
are very old-fashioned.
Barbara always wears black skinny jeans and
unconventional 6 • • f
T-shirts with her favourite bands on them.
Xavier loves watching fashion shows to see
emo 7 • • g
what’s in and fashionable.
I enjoy wearing clothes that are comfortable
ghetto 8 • • h
and casual.

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 Grammar

A Circle the correct option of be going to or will.

1. Listen! Someone’s ringing the doorbell.
I will see / am going to see who it is.
2. The new Nike shop is opening tomorrow. We will buy / are going to buy some new
trainers.
3. Amanda, you must promise you won’t tell / aren’t going to tell dad about his surprise
birthday party.
4. Are you cooking anything special tonight, mom?
Yes, I will try / am going to try this new vegetarian recipe I saw online.

B Choose the correct option to complete the sentences.

1. Miriam bought a silk beautiful green / beautiful green silk scarf.

2. Dad’s cooking a/an old tasty Italian / tasty old Italian recipe from grandma’s cookbook.

3. The model was wearing a/an elegant long woolen / woolen elegant long dress.

C Complete the sentences using the zero and first conditional.

1. If you mix / mixes sugar and water, it become / becomes sweet.
2. My friends meets / will meet me at the new restaurant if they finish / finishes their
homework on time.
3. If I save / saves enough money, I won’t ask / will ask my parents for any.
4. Veronica always get / gets ill if she doesn’t eat / don’t eat healthy food.

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 Writing
Year 8 – Progress test B

Name No. Class

Date Mark Teacher

Write an email to your friend Elliot, inviting him to the fashion show next week.

Don’t forget to mention:

- what the fashion show will be about;
- what time and where it will take place;
- where you two should meet before the show.

From: ___________
To: Elliot
Hello, Elliot!
What it will be about? Would you like to come to a fashion show next week about _______
recycled clothes / spring
__________________________________________________________________
collection / teen wear /
fashionable clothes __________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
What time it will start? It will start _______________________________________________________
midday / 3 o´clock / half
__________________________________________________________________
past five
__________________________________________________________________

Where it will be? This year it will take place ________________________________________

in the school gym / at the
__________________________________________________________________
city park / at the shopping
centre __________________________________________________________________

Where should you two It would be a good idea if we met ________________________________

meet?
__________________________________________________________________
in front of the school / at
the shopping centre / at __________________________________________________________________
your house

See you soon, _____________

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