Part 1: Reading Comprehension
Read about these three young achievers and answer the questions.
Jordan Casey is a self-taught programmer from Ireland. He became Europe’s youngest iOS app developer at age 12. He was always passionate about gaming and decided to create his own games instead of just playing them. Today, he runs several successful tech companies.
Ann Makosinski is an inventor from Canada. When she was 15, she noticed her friend in the Philippines was failing school because she had no light to study by at night. Ann invented the "Hollow Flashlight," which runs on the heat of the human hand. She won a major prize at the Google Science Fair.
Ryan Hickman is worried about the ocean. When he was seven, he started a recycling business called Ryan’s Recycling Company. He has recycled over a million cans and bottles. His ambition is to buy a full-size trash truck and keep the ocean clean.
What was Jordan Casey’s main interest as a child?
Why did Ann Makosinski create her invention?
What power source does the "Hollow Flashlight" use?
How old was Ryan when he started his business?
What does Ryan want to buy in the future?
Part 2: Grammar
Complete the sentences with the -ing form of the verbs: swim, cook, wait, play, use, travel, listen.
I don't mind __________ for the bus, I have a good book to read.
My brother is really good at __________ the guitar.
She can't stand __________ in cold water.
Do you enjoy __________ to loud music?
He prefers __________ by train because he can see the view.
I hate __________ my phone during dinner.
Does your dad like __________ Italian food?
Part 3: Grammar
My sister __________ (hope / find) a summer job in a café.
We __________ (need / buy) some milk on the way home.
I __________ (refuse / wear) that old-fashioned coat!
They __________ (want / see) the new superhero movie tonight.
He often __________ (forget / lock) the door when he leaves.
She __________ (try / finish) her project before the weekend.
The coach __________ (decide / start) the game at 4:00 PM.
Part 4: Vocabulary – Word Formation
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
The hike was very __________ because it was raining. (difficulty)
He is a very __________ artist; his paintings are in a gallery. (success)
She is so __________! She wants to be President one day. (ambition)
I love your room; it is so __________ and bright! (colour)
You need to be __________ to write good stories. (art)
He spoke with great __________ about his new hobby. (enthusiastic)
We were __________ to find the last two tickets for the concert. (luck)
Part 5:
Väzby prídavných mien
(Adjectives + to + infinitive)
1.
It is very difficult __________ the
project without any help.
2.
She was surprised __________ her old
friend at the airport.
3.
Is it safe __________ to a public Wi-Fi
in this café?
4.
I am so happy __________ you again
after such a long time.
5.
It is unusual __________ snow in the
middle of summer.
6.
We are ready __________ the
presentation now.
7.
It’s boring __________ TV the whole
weekend.
8.
They were lucky __________ the first
prize in the lottery.
Slovesá s predložkami
(Verb + preposition + -ing)
1.
My sister dreams (of / at) __________
(become) a professional dancer.
2.
I really apologize (for / about)
__________ (forget) your birthday.
3.
We are looking forward (to / on)
__________ (visit) London next month.
4.
Do you feel like (in / –) __________
(go) for a walk in the park?
5.
He succeeded (in / with) __________
(pass) his final driving test.
6.
My father insists (on / for) __________
(pay) for the lunch.
7.
Stop complaining (about / to)
__________ (be) tired all the time.
8.
I don't believe (in / of) __________
(work) on Sundays.
Preklad
1. Je nebezpečné jazdiť rýchlo. Najviac nehôd sa stáva na cestách.
2. Premýšľam o cestovaní do Írska. Chcem
stráviť 2 týždne na Trinity College v Dubline.
3. Ona sa nemôže vyrovnať s tým, že je
tak unavená. Cíti sa vyčerpaná.
4. Je dôležité začať s projektom hneď
teraz. Ostávajú už len 3 týždne.
5. Moja mama súhlasí s cestovaním autom.
On sa bojí cestovať lietadlom.
6. Bol doteraz na 2 kurzoch a má záujem
ísť na mesačný kurz do Španielska.
7.Vie, že úspech nebude ľahký. Nadšenie
jej nechýba.
8. Nechať všetkých svojich priateľov a začať
novú školu ďaleko od rodného mesta môže byť nepríjemné.
Part 6: Social English – Making Requests
Choose the correct phrase to complete
the dialogue.
·
A: 1. (Can you / Would you mind) helping me with
this suitcase?
·
B: 2. (Yes, of course / I’m afraid). It looks
very heavy!
·
A: Thanks. 3. (Would you mind / Can I) opening
the door for me too?
·
B: 4. (I'm afraid / Here you are) I can't. I
don't have the key.
·
A: Oh, I see. 5. (Could you / I need) wait
here while I look for it?
·
B: Sure, 6. (here you are / no problem).