English test Nº 1
A) Read the text and underline verbs in the present simple tense, circle verbs in the present continuous
Today is different!
Mark says: “On Christmas Day we usually go to my parents’ house. It´s very cold because they live in Canada.
We have a big and hot dinner with family and friends. At midnight we have hot chocolate and we open our
presents. After that, we play bingo or watch a new film by the fire”
But this Christmas is different!
Mark and his wife are in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It’s summer and they are having dinner on the beach by the sea. It’s very hot and they are wearing shorts. They are eating sandwiches and drinking fizzy drinks.
B) Synonyms:
§ meals at night ……………………..
§ Jesus´ birthday ……………………………..
§ Twelve o´clock at night ………………………………
§ not cold …………………………
C) Answer these questions
1. Where does Mark usually go on Christmas day?
2. Is it hot in Canada?
3. When do they open their presents?
4. Do they go for a walk at midnight?
5. Why are Mark and his wife wearing shorts today?
6. What are they drinking?
7. Are they eating a hot meal?
D) Correct these sentences
1. On Christmas day Mark stays at home
2. It is summer in Canada.
3. Mark usually goes to the beach in Canada
4. In Brazil people are wearing coats and jackets
5. At midnight they have icecream in Canada.
6. This Christmas day is the same as usual for Mark.
English test Nº 1
A) Read the text and underline verbs in the present simple tense, circle verbs in the present continuous
Today is different!
Isabel says: “On Saturday mornings I usually get up late and do the housework. Then I meet some friends in
town for lunch, and go shopping in the afternoon. In the evening I go to the cinema or go to a party with friends.”
But this Saturday is different!
Today Isabel is getting married. She is wearing a long white dress.
Her husband is standing next to her. Her friends and family are taking photos in the church. After the ceremony they are giving a big party.
B) Synonyms:
§ Small city ……..……………………..
§ Clean, wash, cook, iron,etc ……………………………..
§ Meal at midday ………………………………
§ not early …….…………………………
C) Answer these questions
1. What does Isabel usually do on Saturday mornings?
2. Does she have lunch at home?
3. Where does she go in the afternoon?
4. Do she and her friends usually watch movies?
5. Why is Isabel in the church today?
6. What is she wearing?
7. Are she and her husband giving a party after the ceremony?
D) Correct these sentences
1. On Saturday mornings Isabel gets up early
2. She does her homework.
3. Isabel usually does the shopping in the morning
4. In the afternoon she and her friends go cycling.
5. Her friends are sleeping in the church.
6- This Saturday is the same as usual for Isabel.
