Writing test

Match the definitions to the words for clothes.

Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. We had an awful holiday – the weather was          [amazing, terrible]!

2. The strong winds        [blew, moved]our fence down.

3. The snow usually starts to       [fall, drop] in January.

4. It was a really            [depressed, miserable] wet day!

5. My little sister is            [anxious, terrified] of storms.

6. Let’s go outside while the sun is           [shining, lighting].

7. We were all            [brilliant, delighted] when the sun came out.

8. We’ve had a lot of rain – I hope the river won’t       [flow, flood].

Choose the correct words to complete the text about the weather in Iceland.

(1)          [However, But, Although] it is situated in the far north of Europe, Iceland’s climate is not as cold as you might expect. The island (2)         [also, and, as well] attracts a large number of tourists. From May to September, visitors can enjoy daylight almost 24 hours a day. (3)          [Despite, However, Although], it is often cloudy for at least a part of each day, so don’t expect 24-hour sunshine! There are frequent showers (4)       [too, also, and], so it’s a good idea to bring a raincoat with you. Winter is the time of long nights and colder weather. There are (5)          [also, as well, too]frequent storms, which can be frightening. You might think this would stop the tourists from coming, (6)         [and, but, however], in fact, the country is still a popular destination in winter, (7)          [despite, however, in spite] of the bad weather. Visitors should bring warm clothing and a swimsuit (8)           [addition, also, as well]if they want to try a swim in one of the country’s natural hot swimming pools, such as the famous Blue Lagoon.

Read about three problems with relationships. Complete the problems with the correct words.

A. I’m going camping with some friends this summer. I’ve got to share a tent with two other girls, but I really don’t (1)         with one of them. We don’t have anything (2)           , and I find her really (3)          ! What shall I do? Edith

B. I love my family, but my brother and I (4)          about everything. We often have (5)           and he doesn’t (6)          my opinions at all. I’d like to have a better (7)               with him. What can I do? Adam

C. There’s a girl that I talk to at the bus stop every morning. We (8)       a lot of interests, and I think we’re quite (9)         in a lot of ways. I’d like to (10)     her out, but I’m scared she’ll say no. What should I do? Pau

Read the information about Writing Part. Choose the correct words to complete the information.

In Writing Part, you have to write about (1)     [100, 150] words. You can choose between writing an article or a (2)        [story , report]. For the article, you read information in a notice or announcement which lists (3)                [three or four, eight or nine]things that you must write about. You (4)               [must, don’t have to] answer all these points in your message. You (5)               [must, don’t have to] explain things in your own words, so avoid just copying things from the notice or announcement. For the other task, you are given the first (6)            [paragraph, sentence] and you must continue it. You (7)          [must, mustn’t]try to do both tasks! If your answer is too short, you may get a (8)         [higher, lower]mark for the task.