COMPREHENSION: (7 pts)

The Famous Shibuya Crossing

A Busy Intersection Shibuya Crossing, located in Tokyo, Japan, is one of the busiest pedestrian crossings
in the world. It is known for the incredible sight of hundreds of people crossing from all directions at once.
The intersection is surrounded by towering buildings adorned with large, bright advertisements, making it a
popular spot for tourists and locals alike.

Dining and Socializing Around the crossing, you can find many cafes and restaurants. One of the most
famous is the Shibuya Starbucks, which offers a great view of the crossing from its second-floor windows.
Another popular spot is the Hachiko Statue, a meeting point named after the loyal dog Hachiko who waited
for his owner every day at Shibuya Station in the 1920s. The statue remains a beloved landmark today.

Entertainment and Shopping Shibuya is also a major shopping destination, with many stores selling the
latest fashion trends. One iconic shopping complex is Shibuya 109, which is especially popular among
young people. The area is also famous for its nightlife, with many clubs and bars that attract visitors from all
over the city. Sometimes, you might even see live performances and street musicians adding to the vibrant
atmosphere.

Decide if the below statements are true or false:

1. Shibuya Crossing is known for the sight of thousands of cars crossing at once.
 False
 True
2. The Hachiko Statue is a popular meeting point in Shibuya.
 False
 True
3. Shibuya 109 is a famous restaurant near the crossing.
 False
 True
4. Shibuya is known for its vibrant nightlife.
 False
 True

Answer these questions about the text:

5. Why is the Shibuya Starbucks popular?

 …………………………………………………………………………………………………
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6. What is special about the Hachiko Statue?
 …………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Complete the following sentences from the text

 7. People can enjoy a view of the crossing if …………………….
……………………………………………………………………………
8. At Shibuya Crossing, people could see ……….....
…………………………………………………………………………

What do the underlined words in the text refer to?

9. "its" (paragraph 1) …………………………………………….

10. "who" (paragraph 2) …………………………………………….

Match the words with the definitions below.

Nightlife / Pedestrian / Landmark / Performance

11. ……………..…….. : entertainment available in the evening.

12. ………………………….. : an important or famous building, structure, or place.
13. …………...………….. : a person walking rather than traveling in a vehicle.
14. ............................ : the action or process of performing a task or function.

LANGUAGE: ( 7 pts )

Exercise 1: Simple Present (4 questions)

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

15. She ................. (play) the piano every day.

16. They................ (go) to school by bus.
17. He ................ (like) to read books.
18. We ................ (have) breakfast at 7 AM.

Exercise 2: Present Continuous (3 questions)

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

19. She ................ (watch) TV right now.

20. They ................ (play) soccer in the park.
21. I ................ (write) an email at the moment.

Exercise 3: Simple Past (3 questions)

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

22. She ................ (visit) her grandparents last weekend.

23. They ................ (eat) dinner at 6 PM yesterday.
24. He ............... (see) a movie last night.

Exercise 4: Conditionals.
Zero conditional:

Example: If it rains, the ground gets wet.

 Complete the sentence: If you freeze water, it ............. ( turn ) to ice.

 Fill in the blank: If you heat ice, it .............. ( melt ).

First conditional:

Example: If I have time, I will finish that later.

 Finish the sentence: If I study hard, I................ ( pass ) the exam.

 Complete the statement: If you don't hurry, you ................ ( miss ) the bus.

WRITING: