UNIT 2: Skills Test B

Dictation
You are going to listen to a recording about
improving skills. Listen to the whole recording
once. Then you will hear the recording again with
pauses for you to write down what you hear. Make
sure you spell the words correctly.
Listening
Task 1
You are going to listen to a talk about summer
events at a youth club. Complete the notes. Write
the correct answer in each gap.

Clayton Youth Club

.. Here are some ideas for fun activities and day (1)
.
........................................

........................................ Paintballing

........................................
The centre is open every day of the week.
........................................

....................................... It (2) £5 on Monday and Tuesday and (3)

pounds from Wednesday to Sunday.
........................................

We can leave the youth club at nine o’clock in the

morning and play for (4) hours until
twelve o’clock.

After that, we can return to the youth club or have

lunch in the (5) .

Everyone must bring old clothes and (6)

, and change at the centre.

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Task 2

Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?

7 The members of the youth club don’t want to do any

unusual activities.

8 They won’t be at the paintball course in the

afternoon.

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Reading
From: Lena
Task 1

Read the texts (9–11) and choose the correct To: Stan
answer (A, B or C).
I’m thinking of having sailing lessons and I’d like some
information about the sailing club you go to. Can we
9 meet next week?

Jane Lena is writing because

The bus is late. I’ll meet you at the jewellery-making

class. Please tell the teacher I’m sorry and explain A she wants to ask Stan about his club.
what’s happened. Thanks!
B she wants Stan to teach her how to sail.

Nicky C she wants to go sailing with Stan.

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What should Jane do?
_

A wait for Nicky to arrive at the bus stop

B go to the jewellery-making class without Nicky

C tell the teacher Nicky can’t come to the class

10

All students:

Adventure Camp

Your parents must fill in the forms. Return them by

Tuesday.

A Parents should go to the school with the forms.

B Students will return from the camp on Tuesday.

C Students can give the forms to the school on

Monday.

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Task 3
Read the article about trying new hobbies. Match
the sentences (12–16) with the hobbies: juggling Read the article again and answer the questions in
(J), blogging (B) or music videos (M). your own words.
17 Why is juggling a good activity for your body?
12 It’s a way to express your opinion.

13 There are many places where you can do this

hobby. 18 What advice can other bloggers give?

14 Watch videos to learn this skill.

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15 You can change the equipment after you make

progress.
Total: ___/50

16 This isn’t an activity you can do alone.

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Try something new!

Here are some great ideas for fun, free hobbies you Why: It’s fun and creative. You can talk about things
can do at home! you think are important. Also, it improves a skill you’ll
always need – writing. Keep writing and you’ll
communicate better with other people.

What: Juggling

What: Music videos

How: It looks difficult, but it isn’t, and you can start

right now! Surprisingly, supermarket plastic bags are
the best things to start with. It’s true! Go online and
search for videos about how to juggle. It’s amazing
how simple the basic movements are. Just keep doing
them and soon, you'll be to throw and catch the bags
quite easily while they’re in the air. When you become
more confident and you no longer drop the bags, you
can try juggling balls or rings.
How: A video camera or the video on your phone are
all you need. Find a song that you love – maybe your
favourite – and create a dance or a story that can go
with it. Make it funny or serious. Your friends can be
your actors. Think about costumes, hair and make-up,
too. Where are you going to film your video? How
about an interesting place in your town, in your home
or in your garden?

Why: Juggling is fantastic exercise for your hands,

arms and shoulders. But just as importantly, it’s good Why: Making videos is a great way to spend time with
exercise for your brain. Why? Because it makes you your friends. And when you finish, everyone will have
think hard about what you’re doing. something cool to remember the experience, and to
watch again and again when you’re older!

What: Blogging

How: If you can use a computer to do your homework

or write emails, you can blog! No special computer
knowledge is necessary. Go online for useful advice
from other bloggers. They can give you information
about how to start your blog. The most important thing
is to blog about something you enjoy doing. That
makes it interesting for your readers and they’ll want to
give their own opinions in the comments they leave.

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