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Dario Sciuto

TO INVALSI and beyond

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Potenziamento della lingua inglese per la prova Invalsi

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Presentazione Prova guidata Party invitations (reading A1) Flight confirmation e-mail (reading A2) The future of cinema (reading A2) The Burj Khalifa (reading A2) My favourite possessions (listening A1) Plans for the weekend (listening A1) An incredible concert (listening A2) Shop promotions (listening A2) Reading Boarding pass (A1) Fast food menu (A1) Notices (A1) Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee (A1) My favourite artist: Banksy (A1) Tickets (A1) Swimming pool rules (A1) Visiting the Tate Britain (A1) A lost cat (A1) The fastest man on earth (A2) The Quokka (A2) Tea and pancakes recipes (A2) Sustainable development goals (A2) World Bicycle Day (A2) Smith and Carlos (A2) Films (A2) The MET Museum rules (A2) Hogwarts Great Hall (A2) Greta Thunberg (A2) Disney World (A2) Listening Emma and her friends (A1) At the clothes store (A1) My family’s free time activities (A1) Let’s do homework (A1) Dinner with my family (A1) Weather forecast (A1) Andrew’s family (A1) Going around town (A1) News reports (A2) A visit to Tower Bridge (A2) A wonderful gift: Billie Eilish gig (A2)

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indice A trip to Northern Ireland (A2) A terrible day (A2) Transport announcements (A2) A technological device (A2) Interview to an influencer (A2) Prova simulata Stay at The Tavern Hotel (reading A1) The Statue of Liberty (reading A2) A tennis champion: Rafael Nadal (reading A2) Yusra Mardini (reading A2) At the gym (listening A1) My favourite city: Blackpool (listening A1) Miss Liberty’s secrets (listening A2) Hobbies (listening A2) Use of English Compiti di realtà Travel brochure: visit my town! Letters from Ellis Island Invent it… Promote it! Talk show: the students’ big debates Video tutorials Self evaluation grid / Griglia di autovalutazione Irregular verbs

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presentazione PRESENTAZIONE

To INVALSI and beyond si propone come una selezione di materiali che possano accompagnare e guidare gli alunni e le alunne della Scuola Secondaria di Primo grado nella preparazione alle Prove Nazionali INVALSI di Inglese di Grado 8 o nell’acquisizione di certificazioni linguistiche internazionali. Il volume si configura sia come supporto allo studio individuale sia come pratica didattica guidata dall’insegnante di Lingua Inglese nel percorso scolastico. In particolare, i brani audio, i testi scritti, gli esercizi di uso della lingua e i compiti di realtà sono strutturati sulla base degli obiettivi di competenza previsti dai livelli A1 e A2 del QCER, così come previsto dalle Indicazioni Nazionali e dalla normativa INVALSI. Le esercitazioni proposte hanno lo scopo di rappresentare alcuni dei metodi utilizzati nell’ambito delle Rilevazioni Nazionali e delle certificazioni linguistiche senza tralasciare gli aspetti culturali veicolati dalla lingua, i contesti d’uso della lingua e le tematiche aggiornate agli ultimi aspetti del mondo contemporaneo, in modo da integrare gli elementi prettamente linguistici con abilità e competenze interculturali legate alla consapevolezza ed espressione culturale. La preparazione alle Prove INVALSI Gli esercizi presenti nella sezione dedicata alla preparazione in vista delle Rilevazioni INVALSI riguardano le abilità di comprensione scritta (Reading Comprehension) e orale (Listening Comprehension) e sono equamente suddivisi per tipologia e strutturazione delle prove. Nel dettaglio, fra gli esercizi di Reading Comprehension vi sono testi narrativi, descrittivi, comunicativi (come e-mail, articoli di giornale, racconti, biografie…) e testi quali biglietti di aereo, inviti e infografiche, che richiedono rispettivamente: ü ü

Careful reading, una lettura attenta e incentrata sulle idee principali del testo; Quick selective reading, una lettura veloce e selettiva che punti alla ricerca di determinate informazioni come date, orari, nomi, prezzi…

All’interno di queste tipologie testuali, i tasks spaziano dalle risposte aperte (con un massimo di 4 parole da inserire nelle risposte) ad attività più strutturate come: Matching, Multiple Choice, True/False/Not Given e Fill in the gaps. Fra gli esercizi di Listening Comprehension, i brani di ascolto, registrati in British English e World Englishes, includono dialoghi, monologhi, annunci e in generale audio che ripropongono situazioni analoghe a quelle che si presentano nella vita quotidiana. Tutti i brani audio proposti prevedono la spiegazione iniziale dell’attività in lingua inglese e la ripetizione della registrazione per un totale di due volte con 20 secondi di pausa per concentrarsi sulle richieste dell’esercizio. Anche per la comprensione orale, i tasks sono equamente distribuiti per tipologia di esercizio e comprendono attività di matching, risposta multipla, risposta aperta breve (per un massimo di 4 parole) e risposta True/False/Not Given. La sezione dedicata alla preparazione alle Prove INVALSI è altamente inclusiva. Le esercitazioni sono suddivise in attività di livello A1, di più facile esecuzione anche da parte di alunni con difficoltà di apprendimento, e attività di livello A2 del QCER (Quadro Comune Europeo di Riferimento per le Lingue), equamente ripartite. Per ogni esercizio viene evidenziato il livello corrispondente, in modo da individuare con facilità il grado di difficoltà dell’attività proposta. Alcuni testi di livello A2 sono stati semplificati per permetterne la fruizione da parte di tutti: al testo semplificato si accede rapidamente attraverso un QR code o visitando la pagina web http: www.lanavedeisognidigitale.eu. Inoltre, al fine di ampliare e modulare le esercitazioni di lettura e di ascolto, il testo integra anche una prova guidata (completa di suggerimenti e indicazioni affinché tutti gli alunni e le alunne possano affrontare con successo le Prove

presentazione INVALSI di Lingua Inglese) e una prova simulata, inserita alla fine delle esercitazioni, per permettere ad alunni e insegnanti di misurare i progressi nelle prove. Gli esercizi contenuti in questo volume sono presenti anche online all’indirizzo http: www.lanavedeisognidigitale.eu, sotto forma di simulazione CBT (Computer Based Test) del tutto simile per struttura e grafica alle Prove INVALSI. Svolgendo la simulazione CBT, gli alunni e le alunne potranno familiarizzare con il mezzo digitale e affrontare in modo più consapevole le prove ufficiali. La sezione Use of English Per rinforzare le competenze linguistiche degli studenti è inoltre presente una sezione del volume intitolata Use of English, che prevede esercizi sulle varie parti del discorso e sulle collocations. La presenza di esercizi dedicati all’uso della lingua permette di creare o di consolidare le basi che gli apprendenti di Lingua Inglese devono avere per affrontare con successo le prove nazionali o le certificazioni linguistiche. Nel dettaglio gli esercizi proposti si concentrano sull’uso di nomi, pronomi, verbi (inclusi phrasal verbs e modals), aggettivi, preposizioni, avverbi, connettivi e lessico. In questa sezione sono presenti anche testi a completamento con spunti CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning). I compiti di realtà A completare il quadro delle esercitazioni fornite in questo volume, è presente una sezione dedicata ai Compiti di Realtà. Sotto forma di webquests o di situazioni-problema più vicine possibile al mondo reale, i compiti di realtà portano gli studenti ad attivare le proprie abilità di problem solving attingendo alle proprie conoscenze e abilità. Tale sezione diventa di grande importanza nella valutazione delle competenze linguistiche degli studenti e fornisce loro l’occasione per sviluppare competenze trasversali nello svolgimento di un compito significativo. I compiti di realtà proposti all’interno del volume incoraggiano un apprendimento significativo utilizzando materiale autentico e prevedendo attività di cooperative learning in cui gli studenti lavorano in gruppi eterogenei con la suddivisione di tasks fra i membri del gruppo di lavoro. Ogni attività prevede, inoltre, in un’ottica di product-oriented learning, la realizzazione di prodotti finali che coinvolgano più discipline e permettano di valutare competenze trasversali legate non solo alla Comunicazione nelle lingue straniere, come la Competenza digitale, Imparare ad imparare, le Competenze sociali e civiche, la Competenza imprenditoriale e Consapevolezza ed espressione culturali (Nuove Competenze Chiave Europee 2018). Tutti i compiti di realtà sono strutturati in tre steps, secondo il metodo ESA: Engage - Study - Activate. Il primo step prevede il coinvolgimento diretto dell’apprendente, il secondo step la raccolta di informazioni e materiale anche in modalità Flipped Classroom, mentre l’ultimo step si concentra sulla realizzazione del prodotto finale. La sezione dedicata ai compiti di realtà è corredata, inoltre, di una griglia di autovalutazione attraverso la quale gli alunni possono riflettere sulla propria performance non solo in termini linguistico-comunicativi, ma anche dal punto di vista metacognitivo, autovalutando la propria efficacia nella cooperazione fra pari e nell’organizzazione del lavoro. Le prove autentiche elaborate sono state progettate per adattarsi all’uso in classi ad abilità differenziate in cui sia gli studenti eccellenti che gli studenti con difficoltà di apprendimento legate a dislessia, disgrafia o Bisogni Educativi Speciali possano essere coinvolti in maniera equa e inclusiva.

prova guidata PARTY INVITATIONS

Matching (A1) Read the invitations. Match the invitations (A-D) to the sentences (1-6). Write your answers in the boxes. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

prova guidata 0. It’s a party for a new home.

1. It’s an invitation to a wedding ceremony. 2. It’s on Sunday. 3. You can bring some food. 4. It’s a summer party. 5. You should wear a costume. 6. You have to call John for reservations.

Tip / suggerimento Questo esercizio richiede di abbinare gli inviti alle frasi:  Leggi bene la consegna e guarda bene anche l’esempio (0) che viene fornito;  Osserva le immagini facendo attenzione anche alla loro grafica, poi leggi attentamente le frasi;  Trova le corrispondenze fra frasi e inviti.

ATTENZIONE

alcuni inviti si abbinano a più frasi!

prova guidata FLIGHT CONFIRMATION E-MAIL

Multiple choice (A2) Read the e-mail. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

mr.smiths@mail.com Important flight information

Dear Mr Smiths, Thanks for choosing Air-England! We are glad to have you on board! Your flight to Miami is confirmed! Flight information and itinerary.

Destination: Miami (MIA)

London Heathrow (LHR) – Miami (MIA) 01/07/2022 Departure - 07:35 Arrival - 16:35 Booking number: GFIHNB

Passenger: Mr ROB SMITHS Flight number: AE6491 Total price:

464.20 EUR

You can bring one small cabin bag for free. It can be a maximum size of 45 x 36 x 20 cm with a weight of 10 kg maximum. You can also buy up to three hold bags. A standard hold bag is 23kg. Your boarding gate will be displayed on the departure board in the airport. Please remember that gates close 30 minutes before your departure. Best regards, Air-England customer service.

prova guidata 0. What is the company’s name?

5. The cabin bag can be

Polish Wings.

A.9

up to 10 kg.

Fly British.

B.9

more than 10 kg.

Air-America.

C.9

23 kg.

D.9

larger than 45 cm.

X Air-England.

1. Mr Smiths is flying to

6. The flight will arrive

London Heathrow.

in the morning.

London Stansted.

in the afternoon.

Miami.

at night.

New York.

just before midnight.

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GFIHNB.

AE6491.

464.20.

LHR-MIA

In questo esercizio l’e-mail inviata dà importanti informazioni su un volo prenotato da Mr. Smiths.

3. The passenger is flying from ,

 Leggi bene tutto il testo dell’e mail compresi mittente, destinatario e oggetto.

London Heathrow.

London Stansted.

Miami.

New York.

4. The passenger is A.

a woman.

a child.

a VIP.

a man.

Tip / suggerimento

 La scelta multipla propone dei distrattori plausibili e chiede informazioni non direttamente descritte nel testo. Fai attenzione al significato globale di ogni frase.  Se non trovi le corrispondenze dirette fra testo e scelta multipla pensa al significato delle frasi.

prova guidata THE FUTURE OF CINEMA

Comprehension (A2) Read the text and answer the following questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example.

Streaming platforms are transforming how we watch films. People only have to switch their smart TV on and choose from a long list of different films available on their streaming platform. But can traditional movie-going and sofa viewing coexist? Film distribution models have changed significantly during the pandemic: cinemas were closed and the major studios shifted to streaming services to put their films on the screens. One of the most important streaming platforms in this period is Netflix. It makes movies and TV shows, and provides a service for subscribers to watch these online. The streaming giant said 15.77 million new subscribers signed up for its services in the first three months of 2020. Even before the pandemic at-home entertainment removed the need to leave the house to watch a film and according to Paul Hardart (New York University) movie theater attendance was already going down before Covid. But the incredible success of Spider-Man: No Way Home, released in the cinemas at the end of 2021, shows that people want to go back to the big screens to watch films. According to the Guardian film critic, Manohla Dargis, “Movies, unlike branded entertainment, need to live in the world, not just on personal devices. This isn’t about the romance of movie-going, but it is about how people experience art and culture”.

prova guidata 0. What are streaming platforms transforming?

How we watch films.

1. What happened to cinemas during the pandemic? 2. What is the most important streaming platform according to the text? 3. How many new subscribers did Netflix get? 4. What does Netflix make? 5. Was Spider-Man: No Way Home a successful film in the cinemas? 6. What is Manohla Dargis’ job?

Tip / suggerimento Il task proposto è un careful reading.  Leggi bene tutto il testo dell’articolo e cerca di comprenderne il significato globale;  Leggi le domande e riconosci le question words e le informazioni richieste;  Usa un massimo di 4 parole e fai attenzione al loro spelling.

ATTENZIONE

Il testo può contenere termini che non conosci, non ti scoraggiare e concentrati sul significato della frase e sulle richieste dell’esercizio.

prova guidata THE BURJ KHALIFA

Fill in the gaps (A2) Read the text about one of the tallest buildings in the world. Fill in the gaps (1-6) with the sentences (A-H). Only one sentence is correct. There is one sentence that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. In Dubai, there is an incredible building: the Burj Khalifa! With its 828 metres into the sky, this building is a real vertical city and (0) .........B.......... . At the beginning, the Burj Khalifa was designed to be ‘just’ 518 metres tall, but then its creators decided to (1) .......................... to the original plan. Construction began in 2004: 12,000 people worked on it and the building opened in 2010, breaking the Guinness World Record (2) ....................... in the world. The Burj Khalifa has got 163 floors and a complex Y shape to reduce the effects of wind. The exterior of the building is (3) ...................... hand-cut glass panels. It takes three months to clean all the panels from the bottom to the top! Inside, there are offices, luxury shops, hotels, private apartments, gyms, swimming pools (4) .................... . The Burj Khalifa is also home to the highest restaurant in a building: At.mosphere is on the 122nd floor at a height of about 442 metres. The tower and also the gardens around it were inspired by Hymenocallis, a desert flower (5) ..................... in Dubai. The park includes pools and water jet fountains that offer fantastic water and light (6) .................... . If you fly to Dubai, do not forget to visit the Burj Khalifa, the skyscraper of all records! A. B. X C. D. E. F. G. H.

Covered with 26,000 An icon of modern architecture Which is very popular As the tallest skyscraper Shows at night Luxury apartments Add 310 metres And even a mosque

Tip / suggerimento Il testo a completamento richiede attenzione non solo al significato delle frasi ma anche alla grammatica. Il senso deve essere completo sia a livello di singola frase che di testo nel suo complesso.

prova guidata MY FAVOURITE POSSESSIONS

Comprehension (A1) Listen to a girl talking about her favourite possessions. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0. Where is Grace from?

Bristol.

1. What’s her favourite thing? 2. What’s her second favourite thing? 3. Is Grace a good player? 4. What is her third favourite thing? 5. What colour is it? 6. When does she usually go cycling?

Tip / suggerimento Nei listening è importantissimo essere concentrati e utilizzare i 20 secondi dati prima dell’ascolto per:  Leggere le domande;  Osservare le immagini;  Immaginare quale argomento e quali termini possano essere usati nel brano.

prova guidata PLANS FOR THE WEEKEND

Multiple choice (A1) Listen to the conversation between Sarah and Tom. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task. 0. Where is Tom going on Friday?

B X

1. What are Sarah and Tom doing on Saturday?

2. What time are they meeting?

8:30 A

9:00 10:00 10:15 B.

3. Where are they meeting?

prova guidata 4. What is Tom bringing?

. 5. How much is Tom going to pay?

£ 4.50 £ 5.40 £ 5.60 £ 9.00 A

6. What is there in the sports centre?

Tip / suggerimento Nei listening che includono una scelta multipla o un matching con immagini:  Osserva bene le immagini;  Pensa alle parole inglesi che descrivono quelle immagini;  Nelle conversazioni le persone possono cambiare idea, attenzione alle frasi affermative e negative.

prova guidata AN INCREDIBLE CONCERT

True / False / Not Given (A2) Listen to Matt and Julia talking about a concert. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your task. You now have 20 seconds to look at the sentences. T 0. Julia went to a rock concert.

1. There were a lot of people at the concert. 2. Just one band played in the concert. 3. The Soap Bubbles played an original song. 4. All the members of the band are from Edinburgh. 5. Julia went to the concert with Pauline and Kate. 6. Matt would like to go to the next Soap Bubbles concert.

Tip / suggerimento I listening possono richiedere risposte Vero o Falso che includono anche l’opzione Not Given per le informazioni non date nel brano da ascoltare. Attenzione a:  Leggere le frasi prima di ascoltare il brano;  Anticipare l’argomento dell’ascolto;  Utilizzare il secondo ascolto per confermare le proprie scelte ed escludere definitivamente le informazioni non date.

prova guidata SHOP PROMOTIONS

Matching (A2) Listen to some shop promotion announcements. Match the sentences (A-F) to the different announcements (1-6). The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task. 0. Announcement 0

1. Announcement 1 2. Announcement 2 3. Announcement 3 4. Announcement 4 5. Announcement 5 6. Announcement 6 A. You can get a discount with a promotion code. B. You can buy items online. C. The shop offers a delivery service. D. It is an ethnic restaurant. E. It is a florist’s shop. X F. They use only natural ingredients. G. It is the reopening of an old shop.

Tip / suggerimento Leggi le frasi legate agli annunci e pensa alle parole che possono essere usate nella promozione. Gli annunci conterranno frasi più lunghe, concentrati sulle loro parole chiave e sul loro significato.

prova reading guidata BOARDING PASS

Comprehension (A1) Read the plane boarding pass. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example.

0. What is the flight number?

It is AMS1235

1. What is the name of the flight company? 2. Who is the passenger? 3. Where is he going? 4. When is the flight? 5. What is the gate number? 6. What time do passengers have to be at the boarding gate?

prova guidata reading FAST FOOD MENU

True/False/Not Given (A1) Read the menu. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

T 0. You can have ketchup on you French fries. 1. You can have some coffee for 2 dollars. 2. The restaurant is vegetarian. 3. You can have seven different types of dessert. 4. You can find only commercial drinks in this restaurant. 5. You can buy takeaway food. 6. You can order both sweet and salty cakes.

prova reading guidata NOTICES

Matching (A1) Match the notices (1-6) to the sentences (A-H). There are two sentences that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example.

0. You mustn’t park your car here.

1. Water is cold, it’s dangerous to swim here. 2. You must wear personal protection equipment. 3. You can buy with a special discount and save money. 4. There’s a free internet connection in this café. 5. This store is closed on Sundays. 6. This shop offers black coffee. 7. Gloves for sale.

prova guidata reading QUEEN ELIZABETH’S PLATINUM JUBILEE

True / False / Not Given (A1) Read the text. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. 2022 was a year to remember for the United Kingdom. This was a special year because it was Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, the anniversary of her reign over the UK. The Platinum Jubilee marked 70 years since the beginning of her reign in 1952. Queen Elizabeth’s reign was the longest in British history and in the world. There were many events in 2022 to celebrate the anniversary in different places around the UK. But the best part of the celebrations was a four-day national bank holiday from Thursday June 2 until Sunday June 5, the Jubilee Weekend. The holiday included public events, community activities and “national moments of reflection” on the Queen’s 70 years of service. The celebrations were the Queen’s first jubilee without her husband, Prince Philip, who died in 2021. Queen Elizabeth died three months after the celebrations, on 8th September 2022. After her death her eldest son Charles became king with the name Charles III. T 0. 2022 is the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

1. In 2022 Elizabeth II’s reign was 70 years old. 2. Elizabeth’s reign was the longest reign. 3. She was born in 1952. 4. There weren’t any events for the Jubilee. 5. Queen Elizabeth II had four children. 6. Prince Philip celebrated the Jubilee with her.

prova reading guidata MY FAVOURITE ARTIST: BANKSY

Comprehension (A1) Read the text about the famous street artist Banksy. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. My favourite artist is Banksy. He is a British graffiti artist. He is probably the most popular street artist on the planet, but his identity is a secret! Banksy is from Bristol, but his works are on walls, bridges and streets all around the world! He creates his graffiti with stencils. The stencilling technique consists in passing colour (ink, paint, spray) over holes cut in paper, cardboard or metal. Banksy’s graffiti are usually in black and white, with some coloured details. Banksy’s street art is satirical and usually provocative. His works have political and social themes. These are some of his famous works:  Flower Thrower (Jerusalem, 2003) is against war, especially the war between Israel and Palestine.  Migrant Child (Venice, 2019) criticizes racism and supports migration.  Painting for Saints (Southampton, 2020) celebrates the courage of doctors and nurses working in hospitals during the Covid-19 pandemic. But my favourite work by Banksy is Girl with Balloon (London, 2002). It shows a sad, little girl with a heart-shaped red balloon flying away. There is also a writing: “There is always hope”. You can find reproductions of this graffiti on T-shirts, shopping bags, mugs and even smartphone covers. I love it! 0. Who is Banksy?

A graffiti artist

1. Where is he from? 2. Where are his graffiti? 3. How does he create his graffiti? 4. What colours are usually his graffiti? 5. Who does Painting for Saints celebrate? 6. Where can you find reproductions of Girl with Balloon?

prova guidata reading TICKETS

Matching (A1) Read the tickets. Match the tickets (A-F) to the sentences (1-6). Write your answers in the boxes. Only one answer is correct. There is one ticket that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example.

0. The ticket is for a jazz concert.

1. You can watch a Christmas movie with this. 2. The ticket is valid for three days. 3. The price is under 10 dollars. 4. The show is on Saturday. 5. This ticket is for a sports event. 6. The show is starting at 3 o’clock.

prova reading guidata SWIMMING POOL RULES

True / False / Not Given (A1) Read the swimming pool rules. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

0. You must use the stairs. 1. You can swim alone. 2. You don’t have to use slippers. 3. You can bring food in the swimming pool. 4. You mustn’t splash other people. 5. You must take a shower. 6. You can’t bring a dog.

prova guidata reading VISITING THE TATE BRITAIN

Matching (A1) Read the ticket for an exhibition at the famous London museum. Match the sentences (1-6) with the sentences (A-H). Write your answers in the boxes. Only one answer is correct. There is one sentence that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example.

A. B. C. D. E. F. X G. H.

...4 p.m. ...British art from 1540 to 1930. ...by underground or train. ...extended opening hours. ...is free. ...the Tate Britain. ...tate.org.uk. ...12th September 2021.

0. The exhibition is at...

1. The exhibition is about... 2. The date of the visit is... 3. The visitor is entering the museum at... 4. The ticket to the exhibition... 5. You can get to the museum... 6. For further information, you can visit...

prova reading guidata A LOST CAT

Comprehension (A1) Read the lost cat notice. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example.

MISSING CAT: Please, help us find Maya!

Maya went missing from the garden of our house at 32, Hobury Road, Battersea, on Tuesday 13th March. Characteristics: white with brown/grey stripes, grey eyes, big ears, black dots on her nose. Just 6 months old, very friendly with strangers. She’s got a pink collar with her name. We offer a £200 reward.

Please, call or text with any information: Julia 0441 8976 1230

0. What is the name of the missing cat?

It is Maya

1. Where was she last seen? 2. When did she get lost? 3. What colour is she? 4. What is she like? 5. What does her family offer for her safe return? 6. Who can you call if you see Maya?

prova guidata reading THE FASTEST MAN ON EARTH

Multiple choice (A2) Read the article and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. Italy’s Jacobs wins men’s 100 metres Gold at Tokyo Olympics The 2020 Olympic 100 metres champion is the Italian Marcell Jacobs. Fred Kerley of the US takes silver, and Canada’s Andre de Grasse takes bronze. Jacobs won the race with his personal best and with the European record of 9.80 seconds. After the race Jacobs ran into the arms of Italian teammate Gianmarco Tamberi, who just won gold in the men’s high jump and was waiting at the finish line. Marcell’s full name is Lamont Marcell Jacobs Jr. He was born on September 26th 1994 in Texas but he grew up in Italy. His mother is Italian and his father is an African American soldier. When Marcell was ten, he began competing in athletics. He preferred sprinting until he discovered the long jump in 2011. In 2016, Jacobs won the Italian Athletics Championships in long jump with a personal best of 8.07 meters. But because of the many injuries he quitted long jumping in 2019 and he became a full-time sprinter. Jacobs looked for more glory in 2022 after his golden sprint double at Tokyo 2020 as he was awarded the Athlete of the Year prize from the Foreign Press Association in Italy. “It’s a great honour for me to receive this prize and a little unexpected,” said Jacobs, who won the 100 metres and the gold medal in the 4x100m relay at last year’s Olympics. “It was an incredible season and we hope to repeat it this year”. Indeed, he became the 60 metres indoor world champion in Belgrade in 2022, also winning the 100 metres final at the European Championships in Munich in the same year.

prova reading guidata 0. Who arrived first in the Tokyo Olympic 100 metres final?

5. What prize did he win after the Olympic Games?

Gianmarco Tamberi.

Athlete of the Year.

Fred Kerley.

Man of the Year.

Andre de Grasse.

Italian Honour Award.

X Marcell Jacobs.

Foreign Press Award.

1. Marcell Jacobs was born in

6. In the Olympic Games Jacobs won a to al of

the USA.

three medals.

Italy.

one medal.

Miami.

two medals.

London.

four medals.

2. Before becoming a full-time sprinter Jacobs was A.

a high jumper.

a long jumper.

a soldier.

a footballer.

3. When did he become a full-time sprinter? A.

in 2011.

in 2022.

in 2016.

in 2019.

4. When he started athletics, Jacobs was A.

12 years old.

3 years old.

10 years old.

11 years old.

prova guidata reading THE QUOKKA

Fill in the gaps (A2) Read the text about Australian wildlife and quokkas. Fill in the gaps (1-6) with the sentences (A-H). Only one sentence is correct. There is one sentence that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example. Everybody knows that Australia is (0) .........G............. a long list of weird animals like kangaroos, Tasmanian devils, koalas and platypuses. Australian wildlife includes some of the most dangerous species on Earth, (1) .................................., but Australia is also home to one of the cutest creatures in nature: the Quokka. Quokkas live in the south-west of Australia and they are the same size as a cat. They have got a brown-grey fur, round ears (2) ............................... . They usually live in colonies near water sources but they can also climb trees. They are marsupials, that means that they belong to the same family as kangaroos and wallabies. Like kangaroos, they carry their babies in the mother’s pouch for a few months before the babies (3) ................................ Quokkas are herbivores: they eat grass, leaves and bark. They can store fats in their tails, so that they can resist (4) ........................... for long periods of time. The Quokka is defined as ‘the happiest animal on Earth’ because of their smile. They are very playful and friendly and tourists love taking (5) .............................. . Unfortunately, Quokkas are an endangered species. Today they live almost exclusively on Rottnest Island and Bald Island off the Australian coast, as a significative population of mainland quokkas has been devastated by fires in recent years. Some associations like the WWF are struggling to protect the Quokka from (6) ................................... by tracking them and controlling predators. A.

are ready to live on their own

such as giant spiders and poisonous snakes

at risk of extinction

habitat degradation and loss

without food

and a big black nose

G. X

home to

selfies with them

prova reading guidata TEA & PANCAKES RECIPES

Matching (A2) Read the two recipes. Match the sentences (1-6) to the texts (A-B). Write your answers in the boxes. More than one answer can be correct. The first one (0) is an example. The perfect cup of tea

American pancakes

Boil some water in a pot. Add some tea leaves into a teapot: drop a tablespoon of tea leaves for each person and then one extra. You can choose among hundreds of tea varieties. Do not use teabags for the perfect cup of tea. Pour the boiling water into the teapot over the leaves. Let them infuse 2-3 minutes until the liquid takes on a pale yellow hue. Then strain the tea into cups. Add milk and sweeten with honey or sugar to taste. Wait 3 to 5 minutes to drink it. Have your perfect tea with scones or small sandwiches.

Mix 150g flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon sugar and a pinch of salt together in a large bowl. Create a well in the centre, then add 2 eggs, 20g melted butter and 200ml milk. Whisk together with an electric hand mixer to form a smooth batter. Heat a small knob of butter in a non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. When the butter is melted, pour rounds of the batter into the pan, approximately 8cm wide. Cook the pancakes for about 1-2 mins on each side, until bubbles appear and pop on the surface. Serve your pancakes with maple syrup, berries, honey or your favourite topping

0. It is a sweet dish.

1. You need a cooker to make it. 2. The recipe contains an infusion. 3. You can add honey. 4. You have to make a batter. 5. You can have it with salty snacks. 6. You don’t need baking powder in this recipe.

prova guidata reading SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

Multiple choice (A2) Read the text. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. Sustainability is a different approach to the environment. The main idea is acting responsibly so that the resources on our planet can support the needs of the future generations. Sustainable development deals with a new approach to natural resources, but also with economic growth in respect of the planet, a fair distribution of wealth and social progress. To provide equal opportunities to food, education, safety and wellness, the governments of most countries all over the world have agreed on new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The convention was signed in 2015 by all United Nations Member States. These 17 ambitious goals in the UN Agenda have to be reached by the year 2030.

0. Sustainability is A.

X using resources in a responsible way.

the future generations.

the resources on our planet.

using natural resources.

1. Sustainable development includes A.

a traditional approach to the environment.

technological progress.

respect for the environment and social progress.

wealth for a few people.

prova reading guidata 2. The Sustainable Development Goals convention A.

was in 2015.

was in 2017.

will be in 2030.

was signed by all the countries in the world.

3. The Sustainable Development Goals were adopted by A.

all the states in the world.

17 countries.

the United Nations.

the members of the European Union.

4. Sustainable Development Goal number 8 is related to A.

responsible consumption of food.

good working condition and economic progress.

poverty and hunger.

education opportunities for everyone.

5. Nature conservation and the protection of the environment are concerned A.

in Goals number 13 and 5.

in Goals number 6 and 14.

in Goals number 13, 14 and 15.

in Goal number 4.

6. Goal number 16 A.

is about water.

is about education.

is no poverty and hunger.

is no war and conflicts.

prova guidata reading WORLD BICYCLE DAY

Matching (A2) Read the text and match the sentences (1-6) to the sentences (A-H). There is one sentence that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example. Bicycles in numbers: In April 2018 the United Nations declared June 3rd as International World 12.4% – the percentage of all AmeBicycle Day. The idea behind World ricans who cycle on a regular basis. Bicycle Day is to recognize the versatiseats – the number of seats on lity, uniqueness and sustainability of the 35 the longest tandem bike ever. bicycle as a mode of transportation. In February 2015 Professor Leszek Sibilski started a campaign with 364,000 – the number of bicycles his sociology class to promote a UN Resolution for World Bicycle produced daily. Day. World Bicycle Day was born to give more importance to the 47,670 – the number of bicycles use of bicycles, to improve road safety and sustainable cycling sold daily. mobility and to promote the culture of cycling in society as a means 9 out of 10 – the number of people of transport and as a way to keep people in good health. in Denmark who own a bicycle. On this day many schools and organizations organize bicycle rallies or races. So, if you are active enough, you can celebrate International World Bicycle Day with a ride in support of bicycles! But if instead you are a lazybones, you can always use World Bicycle Day Hashtags on your social media! A. X

B. C. D. E. F. G. H.

…on June 3rd. …more than 300 thousand bikes. …more than 40 thousand bikes. …created World Bicycle Day. …has a bicycle. …goes cycling every day. …promoted a UN resolution for World Bicycle Day. …with a bike ride.

0. World Bicycle Day is…

1. In 2018 the United Nations… 2. In 2015 Professor Sibilski… 3. Every day factories produce… 4. Every day shops sell… 5. Almost every Danish… 6. Everybody can celebrate this day...

prova reading guidata SMITH AND CARLOS

Fill in the gaps (A2) Read the text about two famous African American athletes. Fill in the gaps (1-6) with the sentences (A-H). Only one sentence is correct. There is one sentence that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. One of the most memorable moments in Olympic history is the Black Power salute by the two American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos during the 1968 Games in Mexico City. It was the 16th October 1968, only a few months (0) ………D………... The two African-American athletes finished the 200 metres race at the first and third place. Smith completed the race (1) ……………., breaking his own world record. His US teammate Carlos finished third with a time of 20.06 seconds, (2) ……………………. took the silver medal. During the victory ceremony Carlos and Smith stood on the podium (3) ……………………….., a symbol of defiance against racism and injustice. They wore gloves to represent black America, and removed their shoes and wore black socks (4) ……………………………... Both Americans wore the badge of the Olympic Project for Human Rights, and they planned to raise their gloved fists. The International Olympic Committee (5) …………………….., considering it a political statement and “a deliberate and violent breach of the fundamental principles of the Olympic spirit”. The US athletes (6) …………….. and sent home, where they received death threats and hate mail. A.

ran 200 metres

in just 19.83 seconds

C. to symbolise the poverty of the American black community D. X

after the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr

while Australian athlete Peter Norman

condemned Mr Smith and Mr Carlos’ protest

were suspended from their country’s Olympic team

raising their fists to make the Black Power salute

prova guidata reading FILMS

Matching (A2) Read some people’s opinions on these films. Match the films (1-6) with the sentences (A-H). Write your answers in the boxes. Only one answer is correct. There is one statement that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example. 0. Alice in Wonderland - Follow The White Rabbit into a world of fantastic creatures...but beware of the Queen of Hearts!

1. Scream - A serial killer with a mask is terrifying a quiet American village...who will survive? 2. Marry Me - This Valentine’s Day fall in love with the most beautiful of all love stories! 3. Star Wars Rogue One - May the force be with you...to fight new enemies in the Galaxy! 4. 007 No Time to Die - Will the famous British spy be able to stop a relentless criminal and save the world this time? 5. Jurassic World - Are you ready for a new adventure among prehistorical predators? 6. The Gladiator - Discover the Colosseum and its gladiators in the Hollywood colossal set in Ancient Rome! A. B. C. D. E. F. G. X H.

Peter: ‘I love historical movies! It was really interesting to see how people lived in the Roman Empire...my favourite scene was when the protagonist fights two tigers in the arena!’ Ron: ‘I didn’t like the film...it was too frightening! I couldn’t open my eyes...I won’t see this anymore!’ Susan: ‘I really liked this film...it was so romantic! I don’t want to spoiler the final but...get ready for a happy ending!’ Lea: ‘It was a bit boring. I don’t like cowboys and saloons very much.’ Ellie: ‘Wow! The special effects were great...the dinosaurs looked real... and I love the character of Claire, the manager of the Park!’ Nicholas: ‘This was the best film in the saga. There were space battles and explosions. I love science-fiction films!’ Sean: ‘Mm, I preferred the book to the film...but the film was nice too. My favourite character was the Queen...she’s so cruel!’ Olga: ‘I’m in love with this secret agent! Everybody wants to kill him...but he always makes it!’

prova reading guidata THE MET MUSEUM RULES

True / False / Not Given (A2) Read the rules to enter The MET Museum in New York City. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

T 0. You must wash or sanitize your hands during the visit at The MET. 1. You must not have large bags with you. 2. You must keep 6 metres distance from the other people. 3. You must wear a mask if you are two years old or older. 4. You must not take food into the museum. 5. You can touch the paintings and sculptures in the museum. 6. You can buy beverage in the museum.

prova guidata reading HOGWARTS GREAT HALL

Matching (A2) Read the text about Harry Potter visiting Hogwarts. Match the sentences (1-6) with the sentences (A-H). Write your answers in the boxes. Only one answer is correct. There is one sentence that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example. Harry had never imagined such a strange and splendid place. It was lit by thousands and thousands of candles which were floating in mid-air over four long tables, where the rest of the students were sitting. These tables were laid with glittering golden plates and goblets. At the top of the Hall was another long table where the teachers were sitting. Professor McGonagall led the first-years up here, so that they came to a halt in a line facing the other students, with the teachers behind them. The hundreds of faces staring at them looked like pale lanterns in the flickering candlelight. Dotted here and there among the students, the ghosts shone misty silver. Mainly to avoid all the staring eyes, Harry looked upwards and saw a velvety black ceiling dotted with stars. He heard Hermione whisper ‘It’s bewitched to look like the sky outside, I read about it in Hogwarts: A History.’ From Rowling, J. K., Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Bloomsbury, London, 2001

A. X

B. C. D. E. F. G. H.

...the Great Hall. ...at the top of the Hall. ...the sky at night. ...tables in the Hall. ...thousands of candles. ...golden plates and glasses. ...in Hogwarts: A History. ...are floating over the tables.

0. Harry Potter is entering...

1. The Hall is illuminated with... 2. The candles... 3. There are five... 4. The teachers are sitting... 5. The ceiling of the Hall looks like... 6. Harry’s friend Hermione has read about the Great Hall...

prova reading guidata GRETA THUNBERG

Multiple choice (A2) Read the text. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. Greta Thunberg is one of the most popular climate activists in the world. Everything started in 2018, when 15-year-old Greta refused to go to school to protest against climate change. She also sat in front of the Parliament of her country, Sweden, during school days to call for action in favour of the environment. Her slogan was ‘School strike for climate’. Other schoolchildren and students started following her example and strikes were organised all over the world against pollution, fossil fuels and global warming. As students did not go to school on Fridays, this global movement was called ‘Fridays for Future’ and it helped create a shift in people’s behaviour towards the environment. In the same year, Greta also spoke at the United Nations climate summit in Katowice, Poland, where she accused the rich countries of sacrificing the planet so that they can live in luxury. Greta asked the world leaders to stop stealing their children’s future and treat climate change as a real crisis. Since then, Greta has participated in a lot of international meetings and sponsored important events for the environment. She was listed among the top 100 most influential people on Earth by American Time Magazine in 2019 and she also received nominations for the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019, 2020 and 2021. One of Greta’s mottos is ‘You are never too small to make a difference’: if everybody does their part, no matter how small our actions are, things will change and our planet will be safe. 0. Greta Thunberg is a A.

Polish woman.

British girl.

American woman.

X Swedish girl.

1. Greta is A.

a world leader.

an activist.

a Nobel Peace Prize winner.

a journalist of the Time Magazine.

prova guidata reading 2. In 2018 Greta A.

was 17 years old.

received a nomination for the Nobel Prize.

spoke in front of the United Nations in Sweden.

protested in front of the Swedish Parliament.

3. ‘Fridays for Future’ was A.

a global movement against climate change.

Parliament strike.

the name of a United Nations climate summit.

a magazine about climate.

4. During ‘Fridays for Future’ students all over the world A.

protested in front of the United Nations.

organised international meetings.

did not go to school to protest against global warming.

met Greta.

5. Greta says that rich countries are sacrificing the planet A.

to fight climate change.

to live in luxury.

to help poor countries.

to get green energy.

6. Greta’s saying ‘You are never too small to make a difference’ means that A.

we have to be different.

just big actions make a difference.

even small actions can make a difference.

we have to do something right now.

reading DISNEY WORLD

True / False / Not Given (A2) Read the text. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. In Orlando, Florida, there’s a big entertainment resort which is visited by millions of tourists every year: its name is Walt Disney World and its mascot is popular cartoon character Mickey Mouse! Mickey is a cartoon mouse created by animator Walt Disney in the 1920s. This nice mouse first appeared in the cartoon Plane Crazy in 1928, but it wasn’t very successful as it was a silent film. So Disney added sound to his next cartoon, Steamboat Willie, and it was a great success in The USA. In these short films, also Mickey’s girlfriend Minnie and his enemy Peg-Leg Pete made their first appearance. At the beginning, Walt Disney did the voices of both Mickey and Minnie. Then, other characters were added and Mickey and his friends became people’s favorite cartoon characters. Mickey Mouse also had his own comic book and a TV programme, The Mickey Mouse Club. In the late 1930s Disney started producing popular animated movies such as Fantasia and Dumbo. All over the world, people of all ages loved these films and Disney decided to celebrate with a huge project: building a great attraction dedicated to his cartoon creatures. Unfortunately, Disney died in 1966 before he could see his project realized, but his brother Roy followed his steps and Walt Disney World opened in 1971. With its beautiful theme parks, water parks and themed hotels, the resort is today one of the most visited attractions in the world. T 0. Walt Disney World is in Orlando, Florida. 1. Mickey Mouse is the mascot of Walt Disney World resort. 2. The first Mickey Mouse cartoon was in 1928. 3. In Plane Crazy, there was Mickey’s friend Goofy, too. 4. The cartoon Steamboat Willie was a silent film. 5. Walt Disney was at the opening ceremony of Walt Disney World. 6. The resort has got a theme park dedicated to animals.

listening EMMA AND HER FRIENDS

Matching (A1) Listen to Emma describing her friends. Match the people in the picture (A-E) to the names (1-4). The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the picture. A

0. Emma

1. Jenny 2. Josh 3. Daniel 4. Miranda

E X

listening AT THE CLOTHES STORE

Comprehension (A1) Listen to the conversations between the customer and the shop assistant. Answer the questions (16). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task. 0. How much are the jeans?

They’re 60 pounds.

1. Does the customer buy the jeans? 2. What colours are the T-shirts? 3. Does the shop have a medium size blue T-shirt? 4. What colour T-shirt does the customer buy? 5. How much does the T-shirt cost? 6. Does the customer pay by credit card or with cash?

listening MY FAMILY’S FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

Matching (A1) Listen to James talking about his family and their favourite free time activities. Match the activities in the pictures (A-F) to the names (1-4). There is one picture that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the picture.

D X

0. James

1. Laura 2. Tina 3. Robert 4. Lily

listening LET’S DO HOMEWORK

Multiple choice (A1) Listen to Mark and Johanna talking about their lessons at school. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) and put a cross (X) in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0. Mark is A.

happy

bored

tired

X worried

1. What is the problem with Mark’s next week’s lessons? A.

They are boring.

He’s got a lot of homework.

He’s got a Spanish test.

He’s starting a new subject.

listening 2. What homework has he got for Monday? A.

English

English and Geography.

Maths and History.

Maths and Geography.

3. When is the English test? A.

On Monday.

On Wednesday.

On Friday.

On Saturday.

4. When is the oral exam in Geography? A.

On Monday.

On Wednesday.

On Friday.

On Saturday.

5. When are Johanna and Mark meeting to study? A.

On Monday morning.

On Thursday morning.

On Thursday afternoon.

On Sunday evening.

6. What time are they meeting? A.

At 4 p.m.

At 5 p.m.

At 3.30 p.m.

At 8 a.m.

listening DINNER WITH MY FAMILY

Matching (A1) Listen to Susan talking about a restaurant she went to with her family. Match the pictures (A-H) with the family members (1-5). There are two pictures that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task. 0. Susan

1. Susan’s brother 2. Susan’s cousin 3. Susan’s mum 4. Susan’s dad 5. Susan’s aunt

D X

listening WEATHER FORECAST

True / False / Not Given (A1) Listen to the weather forecast. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your task. You now have 20 seconds to look at the sentences.

0. It’s raining in London. 1. The temperature in London is about 4 degrees today. 2. Excellent weather in Scotland. 3. It’s snowing in Edinburgh. 4. In France the weather is good. 5. It’s hot in Seville but it’s cold in Rome. 6. It’s sunny and warm in Florence.

listening ANDREW’S FAMILY

Comprehension (A1) Listen to Andrew describing a picture. Write the people’s names in the boxes (1-5). The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Andrew

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

listening GOING AROUND TOWN

Matching (A1) Listen to the dialogue. Match the places (1-5) with the activities (A-F). There are two activities that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

Place 0. Shopping centre

Activity A. Meet some friends.

1. Café

B. Buy shoes. X

2. Restaurant

C. Have dinner with family.

3. Square

D. Play tennis.

4. Friend’s house

E. Meet my cousins.

5. Park

F. Have a picnic. G. Watch a film. H. Study.

listening NEWS REPORTS

Multiple choice (A2) Listen to the news report. Choose the correct news headline (A, B, C or D) and put a cross (X) in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0. A.

X Jeff Bezos: Billionaire makes first trip to space.

A baby polar bear was born in London Zoo.

English football fans ready for the final match against France.

Astronauts occupy China’s new space station.

1. A.

Technology improvements and more efficient products in computer industry.

US richest ‘pay almost no tax’.

World’s richest ‘at heart of climate problem’.

Explosion and fire in South London.

listening 2. A.

Bank holidays.

International Day of Women and Girls in Science.

The Indian Sportswoman of the Year.

Last Nobel prize winners.

3. A.

UK’s longest bridge.

The woman who stopped the virus.

The Queen celebrates 70 years on the throne.

The Royal family revealed.

4. A.

Avatar: the most profitable film in the world.

Spider-Man: No Way Home has earned more than Avatar in the US.

Titanic is still the highest earning film in the world.

What’s in the cinemas this week.

5. A.

Another silver medal for Sofia Goggia in the Winter Olympics.

Sofia Goggia is injured again.

Italy’s skiers are not so lucky this year.

Another injury in the downhill at Beijing 2022.

6. A.

Italy is rugby team of the year.

Footballers write to FIFA.

Euro 2024 in detail.

Soccer: Italy shows interest in hosting Euro 2032.

listening A VISIT TO TOWER BRIDGE

True / False / Not Given (A2) Listen to a guide starting a tour at Tower Bridge in London. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your task. You now have 20 seconds to look at the sentences.

T 0. The guide is talking about the Tower Bridge Tour. 1. Tower Bridge was built in 1984. 2. There are some interactive displays in the exhibition. 3. You can see the original engines during the tour. 4. There is a café at the Tower Bridge. 5. You cannot take selfies in walkways. 6. Tower Bridge has got a souvenir shop.

✕ X

listening A WONDERFUL GIFT: BILLIE EILISH GIG R Comprehension (A2) Listen to a girl talking about a concert she is going to. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0. Where will the concert be?

In London

1. Whose concert is she going to? 2. What is the date of the concert? 3. How much does the concert cost? 4. Who will she go with? 5. How will she go there? 6. What time does the concert start?

listening A TRIP TO NORTHERN IRELAND

Multiple choice (A2) Listen to Keira talking about her trip to Northern Ireland. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) and put a cross (X) in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0. How long did she stay in Northern Ireland? A.

5 days.

3 weeks.

1 week.

X 2 weeks.

1. When did she come back home? A.

At the end of August.

Last Sunday.

Two weeks ago.

Sunday evening.

listening 2. What time did she arrive home? A.

At 7 p.m.

At 5 p.m.

At 5.30 p.m.

At 8 p.m.

3. Who was she with? A.

With her cousins.

With her classmates.

With her sister.

Alone.

4. Where did she sleep? A.

In a hotel in Belfast.

At a friend’s house.

In a hostel in Belfast.

In a bed and breakfast.

5. What towns did she visit? A.

Belfast.

Derry, Belfast and Portrush.

Derry.

Derry and Belfast.

6. What was her favourite place in Northern Ireland? A.

Titanic Museum in Belfast.

The Giant’s causeway.

Dunluce Castle.

Carrick-a-rede bridge.

listening A TERRIBLE DAY

Comprehension (A2) Listen to Chen’s report of a terrible day. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task. 0. How does Chen usually go to school?

By bike

1. How did he get to school yesterday? 2. What test did he have? 3. Who did he eat lunch with? 4. What happened as he was going back home? 5. What did he drink while doing his homework? 6. Who broke the console joystick?

listening TRANSPORT ANNOUNCEMENTS

True / False / Not Given (A2) o some transport announcements. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your task. You now have 20 seconds to look at the sentences. T

0. The train to Bristol arrives at Platform 2. 1. First class is at the back of the train. 2. The train to Bristol has got 4 wagons. 3. Passengers for London Blackfriars must go to Platform 1. 4. The train to London Blackfriars is on time. 5. The Lisbon flight is EZ275. 6. Gate 12 is the boarding gate for the Lisbon flight.

listening A TECHNOLOGICAL DEVICE

Multiple choice (A2) Listen to Lily and Sean talking about a technological device. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task. 0. What is Sean’s new technological device?

D X

3:00

4:30

6:00

7:30

A 1. When did he stop playing?

2. Where did he connect the headsets?

listening 3. What did Sean need to make the headsets work?

4. How many video games did he play?

5. What was his favourite video game about?

6. When is Lily going to Sean’s house?

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Thursday

listening INTERVIEW TO AN INFLUENCER

Comprehension (A2) Listen to a radio interview to a popular influencer. Fill in the gaps (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

NAME: (0)

Jimmy Z

JOB: (1) _____________________________________ WHEN HE STARTED BLOGGING: (2) _________________________________________ FAVORITE THING(S) ABOUT BLOGGING: (3) _________________________________________ KEY TO SUCCESS: (4) ____________________________ LATEST JOURNEY: (5) ____________________________ NEXT PROJECT: (6) ______________________________

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STAY AT THE TAVERN HOTEL

True / False / Not Given (A1) Read the e-mail. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.

rob.smiths@free.com Booking information about your stay in The Tavern Hotel

Dear guest, We are contacting you regarding your reservation in our hotel in London from the 31st May to the 5th June 2022. We would like to inform that the Quadruple Room in your confirmation email is a Triple Room instead. The property will provide only 3 beds, so we ask you to confirm if you need a fourth bed. All the other services included are confirmed: in The Tavern Hotel there’s free Wi-fi connection for our guests in every corner, breakfast and free access to the swimming pool. Thank you for choosing The Tavern Hotel. If you have questions, we’re always here. Kind regards, The Tavern Hotel Customer Service Team.

T 0. The Tavern Hotel is in London.

1. The e-mail is about flight information. 2. The guests are staying two nights in the Tavern Hotel. 3. In the hotel room there are three beds. 4. The room has got a wonderful view on the Thames River. 5. Guests don’t have to pay for Internet connection. 6. The hotel has got a swimming pool.

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prova provasimulata guidata THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

Multiple choice (A2) Read the text. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most popular icons of the United States of America. She has welcomed Americans, immigrants and tourists in New York Harbour for over one century and it is considered a symbol of freedom worldwide. But not everybody knows that the statue is actually...French! The Statue of Liberty was a present by France to celebrate both the centennial of the American Declaration of Independence and the friendship between the two countries. Politician Édouard de Laboulaye had the idea in 1865, but it was the artist Frédéric August Bartholdi who designed the statue. The project was huge (the statue is 151 feet tall), so the structure required a steel skeleton. This internal framework was built by Gustave Eiffel, the engineer who would later design the Eiffel Tower. The statue was first constructed in Paris in 1884, then it was disassembled and built again in New York Harbor in 1885. Reassembling the statue on the pedestal on Liberty Island took 17 months and the monumental gift was dedicated with a big ceremony in 1886. At the beginning the statue was brown, then the thin layer of copper which covers the monument oxidized and it became green. Bartholdi’s work of art is rich in details and symbolism. In her left hand, the woman-goddess holds a book with the date of the Declaration of Independence. With the other hand, she raises a torch, which is the symbol of light and intellectual freedom. The seven spikes of her crown represent the seven seas and continents, whereas the broken chains at her feet represent emancipation from slavery and oppression. There is one interesting fact about her right foot: it is raised as if the statue were walking. In their illustrated book Her Right Foot, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris say that, as an immigrant herself, The Statue of Liberty is on the move to better welcome all those people who have travelled to America in search for freedom, justice and a better life. 0. The Statue of Liberty was made in A.

The USA.

New York.

X France.

Italy.

prova simulata guidata 1. The Statue of Liberty was given to the USA A.

to celebrate the 100 years of France.

to celebrate the 100 years of The USA.

to celebrate the recent independence from France.

to start a new friendship.

2. Gustave Eiffel designed A.

the copper cover of the statue.

the steel skeleton of the statue.

the pedestal on Liberty Island.

the torch.

3. The statue was assembled in New York A.

in 1865.

in 1885.

in 1884.

in 1886.

4. Today the statue is A.

green.

in Paris.

brown.

a symbol of oppression.

5. The importance of the statue’s message in all the territories of the world is represented by A.

the book.

the broken chains.

the torch.

the crown.

6. In one interpretation, the statue has got a raised foot A.

to thank France.

to balance the structure.

to welcome migrants.

to look for a better life.

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prova provasimulata guidata A TENNIS CHAMPION: RAFAEL NADAL

Matching (A2) Read the text and match the sentences (1-6) to the sentences (A-H). There is one sentence that you will not need. The first one (0) is an example. The most successful men’s tennis player of all time Rafael Nadal was born on the island of Mallorca in Spain on June the 3rd 1986. He started playing tennis when he was three years old after watching his uncle Toni play that sport. Rafael’s uncle became his coach and by the age of 11 Rafael was winning tournaments all across Spain. When he was only 15, Rafael turned professional and won his first ATP match. He was so talented and determined that only two years later, in 2003, he became one of the top 50 ranked men tennis players in the world. Then he won his first title in 2005 when he was only 19, winning the French open the first time he competed in the tournament. Nadal won the same title also in the following two years and ended 2008 as the number 1 in the ranking. That same year he also won an Olympic gold medal in Beijing. Tennis star Rafael Nadal beat every record in 2022: he won his 21st Grand Slam singles title winning the Australian Open on the 30th January 2022 at the age of 35. Rafael made history by beating Russia’s Daniil Medvedev in an epic final lasting more than five hours. A. …Spanish. X

B. …when he won his first ATP match. C. …the top 50 best tennis players. D. …the number 1 tennis player.

E. …when he started playing tennis. F. …in 2022. G. …in 2005. H. …when he won an Olympic gold medal.

0. Rafael Nadal is…

1. In 2003 Nadal entered… 2. In 2008 Nadal became… 3. He was only 15… 4. Nadal won his first French open… 5. He won his 21st Grand Slam singles title…

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6. He was only 3…

prova simulata guidata YUSRA MARDINI

Comprehension (A2) Read Yusra’s story. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. Once, in Damascus, Syria, there was a swimmer called Yusra. Every day, she and her sister trained with their dad at the local swimming pool. Syria was at war, and one day a bomb was dropped on the swimming pool. Luckily, Yusra was not there at the time. Shortly afterward, her house was destroyed by another bomb. It was another narrow escape. All of a sudden, Yusra and her family had nothing left and nowhere to live, so they decided to flee the country. Yusra had heard that Germany was a good place for swimmers. The journey was long and getting there would be hard, but that did not put Yusra off. She and her sister joined a group of other refugees for a month-long journey across several countries and then on board a rubber dinghy to the island of Lesbos. The boat was only meant for six or seven people. There were twenty crammed aboard. Suddenly, the motor broke down. “We can’t die at sea,” Yusra thought. “We are swimmers!” And so she jumped into the water with her sister and another boy. They kicked and swam and dragged and pushed the boat for more than three hours, until they finally reached the shore. When they reached Germany, the first question Yusra asked was, “Where can I find a swimming club?” Not only did she find one, in 2016 she was part of the first refugee team ever to compete in the Olympics. From Cavallo F., Favilli E., Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls, Timbuktu Labs, 2016

0. What is Yusra’s job?

She’s a swimmer

1. Where is she from? 2. What happened to Yusra’s house? 3. Where did she decide to go to escape war? 4. How many refugees were aboard the rubber dinghy? 5. How long did Yusra swim to save her friends? 6. When did she join the Olympics Refugee Team? Reading - Tot............./24

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prova provasimulata guidata AT THE GYM

Comprehension (A1) Listen to the conversation between Joseph and the gym receptionist. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0. What is the name of the gym?

It is Fitness Club

1. What does Joseph want to do? 2. What is Joseph’s surname? 3. When is his birthday? 4. Which activities does he choose? 5. What does the gym offer? 6. How much is the yoga course?

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prova simulata guidata MY FAVOURITE CITY: BLACKPOOL

Multiple choice (A1) Listen to Rehana talking about her favourite city, Blackpool. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.

0. Blackpool is in the A.

north of England.

north of Scotland.

X east of England.

north-west of England.

1. In summer the weather is A.

sunny and hot.

warm and sunny.

cold and cloudy.

cloudy and warm.

2. The Blackpool Tower is A.

185 metres high.

58 metres high.

108 metres high.

158 metres high.

prova provasimulata guidata 3. The skywalk at the top has got A.

a fantastic view of the tower.

a metallic floor.

glass walls.

a rollercoaster.

4. Pleasure Beach is A.

an amusement park.

a tower.

a special beach.

the highest rollercoaster.

5. The rollercoaster ‘Big One’ can reach a maximum speed of A.

130 km/h.

140 km/h.

114 km/h.

300 km/h.

6. Rehana’s favourite ‘Illuminations’ are A.

the 3D projections on the beach.

colourful lights.

the light projections at the Tower.

the white lights on the rollercoaster.

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prova simulata guidata MISS LIBERTY’S SECRETS

Matching (A2) Listen to this tour guide describing the Statue of Liberty. Match the parts of the Statue (1-5) to their descriptions (A-F). The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the picture.

D. E. F.

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prova provasimulata guidata HOBBIES

True / False / Not Given (A2) Listen to the conversation between Martha and Carl. Say if the sentences are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). Put a cross (X) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your task. You now have 20 seconds to look at the sentences.

0. Carl has got a new hobby. 1. His new hobby is Art. 2. He started last Thursday. 3. He goes horse riding twice a week. 4. Princess is the horse’s name. 5. Martha’s hobby is fencing. 6. Martha goes dancing twice a week.

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Listening- Tot............./23

USE OF ENGLISH NOUNS AND PRONOUNS

Choose the correct answer. 1. ... is this pen? Is it yours?

6. It’s important to have friends ... you.

Who

which understand

Whose

understand

When

with understand

What

who understand

2. ... loves her dog Minnie.

7. We replaced the chair ... was broken.

which

what

She

who

than

3. There were a lot of ... at the party.

8. They looked at ... in the mirror.

child

them

children

themselves

persons

self

man

oneself

4. This is not my phone. ... has a yellow cover.

9. ... pencil do you prefer? Red or blue?

Yours

Which

His

What

Who

Mine

Whom

5. The Beatles? Oh, I love ... .

10. Pass me that T-shirt, please. ... on top.

One

they

The one

them

The ones

Which

11. I called a million times, but ... answered.

12. I bought Helen ... special for her birthday.

somebody

anything

anyone

something

everyone

no one

nobody

somewhere

ARTICLES, PREPOSITIONS AND CONNECTORS Choose the correct answer. 1. Santa Claus has got ...white beard.

5. I used to have lunch at my grandma’s ... Christmas Day.

the

and

for

2. I love Avengers - Endgame. ...actors in that 6. Hurry up! The meeting is ... 4 o’clock! film are awesome! A.

The

at the

And

on the

3. Do you like ... spaghetti?

7. I always have a cold shower ... the morning.

the

while

but

4. Oh no! I’ve got ... temperature.

8. Tom has worked here ... ten years now.

the

since

for

with

from

9. Turn right into Lincoln Road. The bank is ... 11. They got lost ... they were driving to Miami. the left. A.

and

after

above

before

while

10. Teresa goes to school ... bicycle.

12. Nicole was in bed ... she wasn’t fine.

with

while

because

ADJECTIVES AND ADVERBS Choose the correct answer. 1. He studied a lot, but he wasn’t ready ... .

4. I ... eat chocolate. I’m allergic to it.

too

never

really

usually

enough

often

well

always

2. This sandwich is ... to go. Don’t throw it away. 5. Have you packed your luggage ... ? A.

very good

already

too good

just

enough good

enough

well

yet

3. It’s 1:05 p.m. I’ve ... left school.

6. Leo is not ... as his brother.

just

taller

yet

tallest

always

as taller

never

as tall

7. My piano is much ... yours.

10. Look! The clock is not working ... .

old than

tomorrow

elder

now

older than

yesterday

less old

rarely

8. This is ... horror film I’ve ever watched!

11. Christmas comes ... year.

worst

one a

the worst

one time

the bad

once a

baddest

once

9. First, cut the onion. ... put it into a bowl.

12. Pete ran ... that he won the marathon.

Then

fast

Than

fastly

Finally

so fastly

Before

so fast

VERB TENSES AND STRUCTURES Choose the correct answer. 1. ...you study Law at university?

3. We ... her three days ago.

Are

meet

Must

are meeting

met

Does

have met

2. I ... to London next week.

4. Susan ... the MoMA.

travel

have visited

am travelling

never visited

travelling

has visited never

travelled

has never visited

5. If you ... like that, you will hurt your leg.

9. - Did you have pizza for dinner?

run

Yes, I have.

ran

Yes, you did.

will run

No, I haven’t.

will be run

No, I didn’t.

6. If I had a private jet, I ... to New Zealand.

10. I heard a strange noise while I ... .

fly

sleep.

flew

slept.

’d fly

am sleeping.

would flew

was sleeping.

7. I think humans ... on Mars one day.

11. Luke’s bike ... by a car.

live

was hit

are living

hit

living

has hit

will live

hits

8. He enjoys ... the guitar in his band.

12. What ... to do when you finish school?

play

will you go

playing

do you think

to play

are you going

played

are you

MODALS AND PHRASAL VERBS Choose the correct answer. 1. My sister ... very well.

2. When I was younger, I ... jump on one leg!

can sing

can

can to sing

could

sing

will

can singing

should

3. Shhh! The children ... be asleep.

8. ... go the cinema tonight?

will

Shall we

have to

Would we

may

May I

would

Must I

4. ... you like a cup of tea?

9. He really likes listening ... music.

Can

Would

Will

for

5. If you have a toothache, you ... go to the dentist’s.

10. Look ... the whiteboard!

must

should

would

will

6. Stop! You ... cross that line.

11. It’s too dark. Can you ... the lights, please?

must

switch

have to

switch on

mustn’t

switch off

don’t have to

switch of

7. We ... pay for the concert. It’s free.

12. The Smiths often go to restaurants. They like...

have to

hanging out

don’t have to

waiting for

might

eating out

mustn’t

eating in

VOCABULARY AND COLLOCATIONS Choose the correct answer. 1. I ... so thirsty. I haven’t drunk anything all day! 6. - Where is Julia? - She has ... to the library. A.

have

been

has

gone

arrived

are

travelled

2. Kathy always ... a shower in the morning.

7. I ... at six yesterday morning.

make

woke

have

got up

stood up

has

got out

3. My best friend loves ... music.

8. Bob doesn’t ... cooking for his family.

hearing

mind

looking at

hope

listening to

want

watching

plan

4. I ... a lot of beautiful photos in Rome.

9. We have to ... at the hotel after 2 p.m.

had

check

made

log

did

took

check in

5. You mustn’t smoke here. It is... .

10. Do you ... horse-riding?

forbidden

impossible

illegal

play

bad

ride

11. You shouldn’t ... angry with your dad.

12. It’s your birthday. ... a wish.

Tell

come

Ask

become

Make

get

Say

grammar list Verbs t Regular and irregular verbs t Active and passive voice t Affirmative, negative and interrogative forms t Modals: § can § could § will § would § shall § should § may/might § have to § must t Imperative t Present simple t Present continuous t Present perfect t Past simple t Past continuous t Future with will t Be going to t Infinitive and -ing form Adjectives t Comparatives and superlatives t Quantifiers t Cardinal and ordinal numbers t Possessives t Demonstratives Question words Adverbs Connectors

Prepositions t Place t Time t Other prepositions Nouns t Plurals, countable and uncountable Pronouns t Subject t Object t Possessive t Indefinite t Relative Conditionals t Zero t First t Second Saxon genitive Topics Countries and Nationalities People and Family School Shopping and Clothes Daily life Technology and Social media Art and Music Hobbies and Sports Food Places in town Feelings and emotions The Environment Physical appearance and Health The Weather Transport and Travel Personal possessions

Summing up 1 Read the information card. Choose the right word (A, B, C, or D) for each gap (1-6). The first one (0) is an example.

TREASURE HUNT IN THE WOODS

Come and explore the wood to find the (0) ....D...... treasure!

children aged 6-14 > When and where? Every Saturday from 3 pm (1) .................... 5 pm, meet the Staff of Kids Zone at 12, Red Wood Road. A wonderful adventure is (2) ..................... you! You can join us from May to September. > What to wear? You (3) ......................... come in comfortable clothes and wear walking or trekking shoes. Do not forget (4) ............................. a cap or a hat if it is sunny. > What to bring? Children should have a rucksack with the following items: a bottle of water, a snack, a travel umbrella or a raincoat, a (5) ..................... pencils or pens. Charges: 15 £ children over 10, 10£ children under 10 Children (6) ................................. to be accompanied by an adult during the hunting. Children will be grouped and each team will be guided by an educator. Please contact Kids Zone on 0316 935782 or visit www.kidszoneredwood.co.uk for more details and booking.

0. A.

hide

hides

hid

D. X hidden

1. A.

the

2. A.

wait for

waiting

waiting for

wait to

3. A.

should

could

will

would

4. A.

wearing

wear

wore

to wear

5. A.

little

few

lots of

some

6. A.

must

mustn’t

don’t have

has

Summing up 2 Read the text about Thanksgiving Day. Choose the right word (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1-6). The first one (0) is an example. Thanksgiving Day is one of the most important festivals in the United States of America. Americans celebrate Thanksgiving (0) .............A................ the fourth Thursday in November. On that day, millions of people travel home to stay with their families. But what is the origin of this festival? In September 1620, a group of Protestants called Puritans decided to migrate (1) ..................... North America to escape religious persecutions in England. These people, later called The Pilgrim Fathers, left from Plymouth, England, on a ship called Mayflower. (2) ................... two months in stormy weather, the Mayflower dropped anchor in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on 11th November 1920. The Pilgrims spent the winter building (3) .......................... houses in the new Plymouth Colony. But it was really cold and the seeds they had brought from England (4) .......................... them fruits. Lots of them died. Help came from the Native American tribe Wampanoag who lived in the area. They taught them how to plant corn, fish and survive in the New World. So, in 1621, the Pilgrims got a good harvest and they decided to celebrate to thank God for it. Also the Native Americans were (5) .......................... to the celebration, and there were games and food such as goose and pumpkin. This was the first Thanksgiving celebration. Today Americans (6) .......................... to city parades, eat turkey and watch American Football matches on Thanksgiving Day, but this national holiday is still an occasion for saying thank you to our beloved ones and for spending some precious time with them. 0. A. X on

over

1. A.

from

the

2. A.

After

Before

Since

For

3. A.

your

his

our

their

4. A.

not gave

didn’t give

don’t gave

can’t give

5. A.

invite

invites

invited

inviting

6. A.

are going

went

will go

Summing up 3 Read the text about plants. Choose the right word (A, B, C or D) for each gap (1-6). The first one (0) is an example. The world of plants is incredible. There are about 350,000 species of plants on our planet. Some (0) ..............C.............. grow on the ground, others live in water, some plants make seeds and flowers, others do not. But what are their secrets? Plants are made (1) ...................... different parts. Roots usually grow under the ground, whereas the stem grows above the ground and it helps the plant to stand upright. It also carries water and minerals from the roots to the leaves. The leaves grow on branches and they are usually green, because there is a green substance (2) ............................ chlorophyll in them. Leaves have special openings called stomata that make the plant breathe. Yes, plants breathe! Plants take large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air and water and minerals from the soil. Then, (3) ........................ solar energy, they transform all this into oxygen and glucose. This process is called photosynthesis and it is very important for nature, because the oxygen expelled (4) ............................ other living creatures to breathe. What about flowers? Flowers are fundamental for the reproduction of plants. They have got a male and a (5) ......................... part. Through their colours and scent, they attract insects that - along with the wind - carry pollen from plant to plant. This is called pollination and (6) ............................ this process flowers transform into fruits with seeds in them. For this reason, it is very important to protect bees and other insects from biodiversity loss.

0. A.

the plants

of they

C. X of them

plant

1. A.

up of

for

with

2. A.

name

for example

such

called

3. A.

thanks to

thank

because

so that

4. A.

allowed

allowing

allow

allows

5. A.

female

girl

woman

women’s

6. A.

because of

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Engage 1. Look for an interesting place in your town that you would like tourists to visit (a historical venue, a museum, a monument, a park, a natural place...) 2. Visit the place, take photos, look for information online. Study 1. Come to school with the photos and information. 2. Your teacher will divide your class into groups of 4 students maximum, according to the places you have chosen. 3. Discuss your research with the other members of your group: show them your photos, share basic information with them, motivate your choice. In turns, your friends will do the same. Take notes.

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compito provadiguidata realtà 4. Work with your group: create a tour in your town. The tour must include all the places introduced by you and your friends. Visualize the places on Google Maps. Define the type of tour. Take notes to decide which venue tourists should visit first, what aspects they should focus on, etc. 5. Together with your group, decide the duration of the tour and discuss: Transport: on foot/by car/taxi/bus/coach/train... Entrance: tickets/free/special discounts, opening times... Type of accommodation: hotel/bed&breakfast/caravan/campsite... Where to eat: restaurant/café/self-service restaurant... 6. With your teacher’s help, establish the different roles in the group. At home each member will do research on transport, entrance, accommodation or food. extra information

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Transport Entrance Accommodation Eating Activate 1. Come to the next lesson with the information required. 2. Working with your group, use a design app on a tablet or a computer to create a travel brochure sponsoring your tour. As an alternative, create a paper brochure (with drawings or pictures you have printed previously). Your brochure should include: ▶ The type of tour you want to propose (city tour – historical tour – nature tour – sports tour...) ▶ A motto to invite tourists to choose your tour ▶ The duration of the tour ▶ A map that shows the different places in the tour ▶ A short description of the places ▶ Tourist information about the places (ticket costs, opening times...) ▶ Means of transport to get to the different places ▶ Accommodation and at least one restaurant ▶ Effective pictures or drawings 3. Check grammar, especially verb tenses. For example, use the PRESENT SIMPLE to describe places, the PAST SIMPLE to talk about history, the FUTURE to say what activities tourists will do... 4. Organize a nice oral group presentation to show your tour: present your final product, speak good English and make your friends understand what you say.

prova guidata compito di realtà LETTERS FROM ELLIS ISLAND Do research on the migrants to the United States of America. Engage You are looking for information about people who migrated to The United States of America in the years 1910s and 1920s, reaching Ellis Island in New York Harbour. 1. Ask your parents or grandparents if one of your relatives migrated to The US in the first half of the 20th century. Visit the following website and digit his/her name and surname in the boxes. As an alternative, digit the name of an Italian migrant from Pistoia, Tuscany: Giulio Melani.

https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger 2. Select the name in the list and explore the section ‘Ship Manifest’. Create an account or follow your teacher’s instructions to use a previously created account. You will get a scan of the original ship manifest. Information about the correct scans of the manifest is provided in the top left corner of the web page (passenger ID, frame and line number). Consider the number of the frame given (e.g. 337) and the following one (e.g. 338). Focus on your relative or choose one of the passengers that were on the same ship as Giulio Melani. Write personal information in the following chart. Name Surname Age Status Occupation Nationality Hometown Height and complexion Hair and eye colour Marks of identification Final destination in the U.S.

compito provadiguidata realtà Study 1. Create an original passport like the one in the picture. You can find other examples online. Your passport must include all the information except the final destination of the journey. 2. Your teacher will divide your class into groups of 4 students maximum. Show your passport to your mates and introduce yourself as if you were the passenger chosen. In turns, your friends will do the same. Take notes. 3. Discuss your identities. Are you relatives? Are you from the same town? Are you going to the same destination? Activate 1. With the other members of your group, choose a passenger among the identities you have just introduced and discussed. In the manifest, look for the names of the nearest relatives in the passenger’s home country. Imagine you are the migrant and you are writing a letter to one of these relatives. If there is no name, you can imagine a dearest friend. Your letter should include: ▶ An opening and a closure ▶ An appropriate date ▶ Place (on board the ship, Ellis Island or the final destination) ▶ Some infomation about the ship (explore the section ‘ship information’ for further details) ▶ What happened during the voyage ▶ New friends you have met on the ship (you can tell about your friends’ identities) ▶ Your feelings and emotions ▶ Your ambitions and dreams in the new world 2. With the help of your teacher, take one of these roles:  The Historian: check the historical accuracy of your letter (dates, places, customs, etc.)  The Grammar expert: check verb tenses, plurals, sentence structures, etc.  The Poet: check emotions are fully expressed in your letter.  The Postman: check paper colour, calligraphy and the envelope. Your letter must look real. 3. Share your letter with your class.

prova guidata compito di realtà INVENT IT… PROMOTE IT! Invent a new, strange product that doesn’t actually exist and create an advertisement about it. Engage You are part of a team of inventors who are looking for new ideas and new products to sell around the world. 1. Your teacher will ask you in a brainstorming activity what features the devices/products of the future must have; 2. Choose a group of characteristics that you can combine and mix to create a new tool/device.

Study Your teacher will divide the class into groups of 3-4 people. Every group has to: 1. Compare the characteristics chosen by each member of the group; 2. Choose the name of the new invention; 3. Describe the features of the new product: What is it for? What material is it made of? Why should people buy it? How much does it cost?

compito provadiguidata realtà Activate With the other members of your group, you will write the advertisement containing the description of the product and a drawing of it. In every group there must be at least these roles equally given to each member of the group: ▶ The Time keeper: control that the phases of the creating process are progressing and that the tasks will be completed by the given time; ▶ The Copywriter: responsible of the final text, check that every part and function of the new object is described; ▶ The Grammar expert: check verb tenses, plurals, sentence structures, etc. ▶ The Artist: draw the image of the new invention. To be sure that your inventions are well described, check that your advertisement includes: The product’s name: Where and how you can use it: What features make it original: Its material: (plastic, metal, wood…) Its shape and characteristics: (round, long, big, small) Remember that your ad can be a radio promotion, a commercial (on TV) or a billboard (displayed in town). To better suit the advertising world, your text can include: ▶ Questions and question tags (e.g. “Are you tired of…?” / “Do you want to…?” / “Cleaning is tiring, isn’t it?” etc.) ▶ Comparatives and superlatives (e.g. “The best device in the world is…” / “The fastest car now is… Well, ours is faster!” / “Find a better solution to…” etc.); ▶ Too and enough (e.g. “Driving is too expensive today…” / “People don’t have too much time today to…” etc.).

prova guidata compito di realtà TALK SHOW: THE STUDENTS’ BIG DEBATES Express your opinion about the topics of the debate explaining the reason(s) behind your ideas. Engage You are taking part in a talk show on TV about students’ issues: 1. Your teacher will ask you in a brainstorming activity: what are teenagers’ problems today? 2. The class will choose four topics and then with the help of your teacher you will transform these topics into sentences. Here are some examples: Topic n.1: mobile phones  Students under the age of 14 should not use mobile phones. Topic n.2: school dress code  Should schools adopt a dress code? Topic n.3: pocket money  Children should have to work to earn their pocket money. Topic n.4: homework  Homework should be banned. Study Your teacher will divide the class into groups of 3-4 people. Every group has to: 1. Choose one of the topics of the previous activity; 2. Write at least 5 reasons in favour of the statement and 5 against it.

compito provadiguidata realtà Activate Now it’s time to prepare your debate in the talk show. Give a role to every member of the group, there must be at least these roles: ▶ The Moderator: the talk show host, control that the participants in the debate follow the rules, address the audience and present the topics; ▶ The Proposer(s): in favour of the statement, explain why you agree; ▶ The Opposer(s): against the statement, explain why you disagree. Remember that there can be only one moderator, but more than one proposer and more than one opposer. The groups will write the scripts of their debates in the talk show and then they will present them to the class. After each debate the class that represents the audience of the talk show will vote for the most convincing team.

prova guidata compito di realtà VIDEO TUTORIALS Create a video tutorial about an activity that you master. Engage 1. Look for an interesting activity that you know how to do or that you would like to learn. Here are some examples: ▶ Drawing; ▶ Skating; ▶ Dancing; ▶ Cooking; ▶ Putting on make-up; ▶ Playing an instrument; ▶ Playing sport; ▶ Language learning. 2. Choose the activity, think about the useful vocabulary, check your information with your classmates.

Study Your teacher will divide the class into groups of 3-4 people. Every group has to: 1. Compare the activities chosen by every member of the group; 2. Chose the topic of the How-to video; 3. Find and write at least 5 things that must be part of your tutorial.

compito provadiguidata realtà Activate In this stage of the work, you will create your tutorial. But first you have to follow these steps: 1. Give a role to every member of the group, there must be at least these roles: ▶ The Script writer: write the text of the video tutorial; ▶ The Expert: explain and give instructions about the topic; ▶ The Cameraman: film the scenes and give directions about the video; ▶ The Grammar revisor: control that the sentences are correct. 2. Write the script of the video: You can follow these guidelines. Hi! We are…

▶ Greetings and introduction

In this video we are going to show you how to… ▶ Presentation of the topic If you want to learn to…

▶ Objective

So, let’s start! The first thing you have to do is… Then, you have to…

▶ Step-by-step guide

Once you have… it’s time to… Thanks for watching! 3. 4.

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Rehearse the script a few times before you start filming; Film and edit the video.

Self-evaluation grid / Griglia di autovalutazione Name ___________________________Date ______________ Class ___________ Group members: ____________________________________________________ Product: _________________________________________________________ Directions: Review the categories in the evaluation rubric below. Rate yourself in each category by placing a checkmark (X) in the appropriate number box. Sign your name in the space provided. Then submit your rubric to your teacher for completion and signature. The rating scale is as follows: 1 = Poor; 2 = Fair; 3 = Good; 4 = Great; 5 = Excellent Reading - Did you... 1

1. understand all the instructions? 2. understand the information in the texts? 3. follow and complete the tasks?

Preparation and management - Did you... 1. use a good strategy to create your product? 2. accurately select the information? 3. work quietly and follow the instructions? 4. cooperate by sharing equipment and information? 5. finish on time?

Speaking / writing and product 1. Did you speak / write clearly? 2. Are the sentences correct? 3. Is your product rich in details and information? 4. Does your product look good?

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