Cumulative Test, 9th Grade

Listening. Multiple-choice conversations.

Listen to the conversations. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

1.You will hear a boy telling his friend about a cooking course.

How did he feel before he started the course?

Listening. Multiple-choice conversations.

Listen to the conversations. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

2. You will hear two friends talking about a trip to the mountains.

What did the girl enjoy most about it?

Listen to the conversations. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

3. You will hear two friends talking about a film they’re making.

What do they say about it?

Listen to the conversations. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

4. You will hear a girl telling a friend about her father’s job.

The girl thinks that the buildings her father usually designs

Listen to the conversations. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

5. You will hear two friends talking about writing blogs.

They agree that it is

Listen to the conversations. For questions 1–6, choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

6 You will hear a boy telling a friend about a journey he’s going to make.

How does the boy feel about it?

Read the article about a teenager called Tina who tries to live without throwing things away. For each question, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.

Zero-waste teenager

Tina Garratt is, in many ways, an ordinary teenager. She goes to school, enjoys hanging out with friends, and does a bit of sport. There’s one thing, however, that makes Tina unusual: she tries never to put anything in the waste bin. Some parents might say that a lot of teenagers live like that anyway, but Tina is doing it for a reason.

According to Tina, who writes a blog about ‘zero waste’ (living without throwing things away unless they can be recycled), quite a lot of people are interested in what she’s doing and read her blog regularly. Her parents are encouraging, too. However, although a few of her friends believe in helping the environment and had often discussed different things they could do before Tina started her zero-waste lifestyle, she was the only person in the group to make this choice. She’s also certain that she’ll live this way for the rest of her life.

Tina says that her family have always been careful not to produce too much rubbish, taking their own bags with them when they went shopping rather than using the plastic ones provided, and only very occasionally eating takeaway food. They’ve always enjoyed plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, avoiding anything covered in plastic, and that hasn’t changed since they’ve started trying to help Tina with her waste-free lifestyle.

Tina admits it’s sometimes hard to live this way, but her family have really helped her. Her mum has given her a special cup which she takes with her everywhere, so she doesn’t have to use paper ones when she’s out. She doesn’t mind when people she’s never met before ask her why she’s using her own cup in a café. ‘It’s an opportunity to let people know what I’m trying to do,’ she says. ‘Takeaway cups are often covered in a thin layer of plastic so can’t be easily recycled like ordinary paper that’s used in magazines, or cardboard. The thing that’s most of a challenge is finding ways of re-using the materials in T-shirts and jeans I no longer wear.’

Tina says that since she started waste-free living a year ago, lots of new websites have been set up about it, on which people share their experiences and give each other tips. ‘It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it – I feel I’m doing something useful and important. A lot of people save money this way too, though as my parents still pay for most things for me, it’s not something I’ve managed to do yet,’ says Tina.

1. What does Tina say about her decision to live wastefree?

Read the article about a teenager called Tina who tries to live without throwing things away. For each question, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.

Zero-waste teenager

Tina Garratt is, in many ways, an ordinary teenager. She goes to school, enjoys hanging out with friends, and does a bit of sport. There’s one thing, however, that makes Tina unusual: she tries never to put anything in the waste bin. Some parents might say that a lot of teenagers live like that anyway, but Tina is doing it for a reason.

According to Tina, who writes a blog about ‘zero waste’ (living without throwing things away unless they can be recycled), quite a lot of people are interested in what she’s doing and read her blog regularly. Her parents are encouraging, too. However, although a few of her friends believe in helping the environment and had often discussed different things they could do before Tina started her zero-waste lifestyle, she was the only person in the group to make this choice. She’s also certain that she’ll live this way for the rest of her life.

Tina says that her family have always been careful not to produce too much rubbish, taking their own bags with them when they went shopping rather than using the plastic ones provided, and only very occasionally eating takeaway food. They’ve always enjoyed plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, avoiding anything covered in plastic, and that hasn’t changed since they’ve started trying to help Tina with her waste-free lifestyle.

Tina admits it’s sometimes hard to live this way, but her family have really helped her. Her mum has given her a special cup which she takes with her everywhere, so she doesn’t have to use paper ones when she’s out. She doesn’t mind when people she’s never met before ask her why she’s using her own cup in a café. ‘It’s an opportunity to let people know what I’m trying to do,’ she says. ‘Takeaway cups are often covered in a thin layer of plastic so can’t be easily recycled like ordinary paper that’s used in magazines, or cardboard. The thing that’s most of a challenge is finding ways of re-using the materials in T-shirts and jeans I no longer wear.’

Tina says that since she started waste-free living a year ago, lots of new websites have been set up about it, on which people share their experiences and give each other tips. ‘It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it – I feel I’m doing something useful and important. A lot of people save money this way too, though as my parents still pay for most things for me, it’s not something I’ve managed to do yet,’ says Tina.

2. What does Tina say about her family’s previous shopping habits?

Read the article about a teenager called Tina who tries to live without throwing things away. For each question, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.

Zero-waste teenager

Tina Garratt is, in many ways, an ordinary teenager. She goes to school, enjoys hanging out with friends, and does a bit of sport. There’s one thing, however, that makes Tina unusual: she tries never to put anything in the waste bin. Some parents might say that a lot of teenagers live like that anyway, but Tina is doing it for a reason.

According to Tina, who writes a blog about ‘zero waste’ (living without throwing things away unless they can be recycled), quite a lot of people are interested in what she’s doing and read her blog regularly. Her parents are encouraging, too. However, although a few of her friends believe in helping the environment and had often discussed different things they could do before Tina started her zero-waste lifestyle, she was the only person in the group to make this choice. She’s also certain that she’ll live this way for the rest of her life.

Tina says that her family have always been careful not to produce too much rubbish, taking their own bags with them when they went shopping rather than using the plastic ones provided, and only very occasionally eating takeaway food. They’ve always enjoyed plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, avoiding anything covered in plastic, and that hasn’t changed since they’ve started trying to help Tina with her waste-free lifestyle.

Tina admits it’s sometimes hard to live this way, but her family have really helped her. Her mum has given her a special cup which she takes with her everywhere, so she doesn’t have to use paper ones when she’s out. She doesn’t mind when people she’s never met before ask her why she’s using her own cup in a café. ‘It’s an opportunity to let people know what I’m trying to do,’ she says. ‘Takeaway cups are often covered in a thin layer of plastic so can’t be easily recycled like ordinary paper that’s used in magazines, or cardboard. The thing that’s most of a challenge is finding ways of re-using the materials in T-shirts and jeans I no longer wear.’

Tina says that since she started waste-free living a year ago, lots of new websites have been set up about it, on which people share their experiences and give each other tips. ‘It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it – I feel I’m doing something useful and important. A lot of people save money this way too, though as my parents still pay for most things for me, it’s not something I’ve managed to do yet,’ says Tina.

3. What does Tina say is difficult about waste-free living?

Read the article about a teenager called Tina who tries to live without throwing things away. For each question, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.

Zero-waste teenager

Tina Garratt is, in many ways, an ordinary teenager. She goes to school, enjoys hanging out with friends, and does a bit of sport. There’s one thing, however, that makes Tina unusual: she tries never to put anything in the waste bin. Some parents might say that a lot of teenagers live like that anyway, but Tina is doing it for a reason.

According to Tina, who writes a blog about ‘zero waste’ (living without throwing things away unless they can be recycled), quite a lot of people are interested in what she’s doing and read her blog regularly. Her parents are encouraging, too. However, although a few of her friends believe in helping the environment and had often discussed different things they could do before Tina started her zero-waste lifestyle, she was the only person in the group to make this choice. She’s also certain that she’ll live this way for the rest of her life.

Tina says that her family have always been careful not to produce too much rubbish, taking their own bags with them when they went shopping rather than using the plastic ones provided, and only very occasionally eating takeaway food. They’ve always enjoyed plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, avoiding anything covered in plastic, and that hasn’t changed since they’ve started trying to help Tina with her waste-free lifestyle.

Tina admits it’s sometimes hard to live this way, but her family have really helped her. Her mum has given her a special cup which she takes with her everywhere, so she doesn’t have to use paper ones when she’s out. She doesn’t mind when people she’s never met before ask her why she’s using her own cup in a café. ‘It’s an opportunity to let people know what I’m trying to do,’ she says. ‘Takeaway cups are often covered in a thin layer of plastic so can’t be easily recycled like ordinary paper that’s used in magazines, or cardboard. The thing that’s most of a challenge is finding ways of re-using the materials in T-shirts and jeans I no longer wear.’

Tina says that since she started waste-free living a year ago, lots of new websites have been set up about it, on which people share their experiences and give each other tips. ‘It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it – I feel I’m doing something useful and important. A lot of people save money this way too, though as my parents still pay for most things for me, it’s not something I’ve managed to do yet,’ says Tina.

4. How does Tina feel about her lifestyle now?

Read the article about a teenager called Tina who tries to live without throwing things away. For each question, choose the best answer, A, B, C or D.

Zero-waste teenager

Tina Garratt is, in many ways, an ordinary teenager. She goes to school, enjoys hanging out with friends, and does a bit of sport. There’s one thing, however, that makes Tina unusual: she tries never to put anything in the waste bin. Some parents might say that a lot of teenagers live like that anyway, but Tina is doing it for a reason.

According to Tina, who writes a blog about ‘zero waste’ (living without throwing things away unless they can be recycled), quite a lot of people are interested in what she’s doing and read her blog regularly. Her parents are encouraging, too. However, although a few of her friends believe in helping the environment and had often discussed different things they could do before Tina started her zero-waste lifestyle, she was the only person in the group to make this choice. She’s also certain that she’ll live this way for the rest of her life.

Tina says that her family have always been careful not to produce too much rubbish, taking their own bags with them when they went shopping rather than using the plastic ones provided, and only very occasionally eating takeaway food. They’ve always enjoyed plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, avoiding anything covered in plastic, and that hasn’t changed since they’ve started trying to help Tina with her waste-free lifestyle.

Tina admits it’s sometimes hard to live this way, but her family have really helped her. Her mum has given her a special cup which she takes with her everywhere, so she doesn’t have to use paper ones when she’s out. She doesn’t mind when people she’s never met before ask her why she’s using her own cup in a café. ‘It’s an opportunity to let people know what I’m trying to do,’ she says. ‘Takeaway cups are often covered in a thin layer of plastic so can’t be easily recycled like ordinary paper that’s used in magazines, or cardboard. The thing that’s most of a challenge is finding ways of re-using the materials in T-shirts and jeans I no longer wear.’

Tina says that since she started waste-free living a year ago, lots of new websites have been set up about it, on which people share their experiences and give each other tips. ‘It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it – I feel I’m doing something useful and important. A lot of people save money this way too, though as my parents still pay for most things for me, it’s not something I’ve managed to do yet,’ says Tina.

5. What would Tina say in her blog?

Use of English.

Complete the sentences with the phrasal verbs from the box.

1. Even if you find something difficult, it’s important to         trying to succeed.

2. When does that new film about dinosaurs          ?

3. School’s going to          for the summer holidays soon.

4. I think you could win the song competition – just        it!

5. He’s a very good actor, and he’s going to           a new comedy film that’ll be in cinemas next month.

6. It took three weeks to         the forest fire.

7. After travelling around when they’re young, many people        returning to live in the place where they were born.

8. I’m looking forward to being able to               my cousin in three months’ time.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. If Luke        (want) to come to the concert with us, that would be lovely.

2. Renée was           (listen) to music when Juliette arrived.

3. Bruno didn’t go to the cinema with his friends because he          (see) the film before.

4. I’m sure Sophia            (visit) us if she comes to London this summer.

5.                   (you / finish) that book yet?

6. Please be quiet I           (try) to talk to my brother on the phone.

7. What time              (they / get) home yesterday?

8.                (you / believe)everything people are saying about global warming at the moment?

Read the blog and write the correct word in each space.

My name’s Paul and this is my holiday blog. I’m in Australia with my best friend Dan, (1)       cousins live in Sydney. They used (2)    live in England but now their parents both work (3)    teachers in secondary schools here.

Yesterday we went on (4)   trip in their boat and saw the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. Dan’s crazy (5)       sailing so he loved it, and we took lots and lots of photos. The weather’s really hot, and Dan’s aunt and uncle won’t let us go out (6)        we’re wearing sun hats! Dan hates that but I don’t mind – in fact, I’m going to buy one as a present (7)     my little brother!

Tomorrow we’re going to a place where we may see kangaroos and koala bears. And then we’re going to have a barbecue on the beach near their house, (8)    that we can meet some of Dan’s cousins’ friends. I think we’re really lucky and we’re having a fantastic time!