End of term 2 Test Reading

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A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

What has Justin given to his local art gallery?

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A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

How long has Justin liked art?

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A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

Where does Justin’s mum work?

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A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

What would Justin like to be when he’s older?

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A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

How many times has Justin visited Italy?

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A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

Justin is a teenager.

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A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

He enjoys painting the city around his home.

Read the text again. Mark the sentences True or False.

A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

People have bought some of his art works.

Read the text again. Mark the sentences True or False.

A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

Justin doesn't like Art lessons at school.

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A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

Justin's mum has taught him a lot of things about art.

Read the text again. Mark the sentences True or False.

A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

Justin's couldn't draw when he was a child.

Read the text again. Mark the sentences True or False.

A talented young artist

Justin is sixteen. He’s still a secondary school student, but he’s a successful artist too. He likes to paint pictures of the countryside near his home. He has sold some of his paintings, and he has given one of them to the art gallery in his town.

“Art is my favourite subject at school,” he says. “I’ve always loved it.” He’s learnt a lot from his mum – she’s a university professor, and she teaches art. “When I was five years old, I could draw quite well. My ambition is to become an art teacher, like my mum.”

Justin has never travelled outside the UK, but next month he’s going to Italy. He’s very keen on Italian artists like Leonardo da Vinci. “I’m excited about my holiday,” he says. “I’m having Italian lessons. I think I’ll enjoy the holiday more if I learn a few words of Italian!”

Justin doesn't like Italian painters.