Part 1 - Vocabulary

1. Write the names of these activities/sports you can do at a summer camp.

A S_______K_________ B C_________________ C B_________________ D H______ R_____

2. What is the aim of this advert? Circle the right answer (A, B or C).
A To tell you this is a unique
summer camp.
B To convince you to sign up for
the camp.

Registe
r
NOW!

C To inform you there will be

whales at their summer camp.

3. Fill in the gaps with words from the list. One word is not needed.
fun
exciting
workshops
memorable
whole
advance
enjoyable
spend

Summer is the ideal time to (1) ________________ with your family and
friends. It can be a really (2) ________________ time, full of fun and happy
games. You may plan it months in (3) ______________ or just be spontaneous
and head to a random place. Alternatively, you could enroll for productive and
(4)
______________ activities, such as music classes, art and craft (5)
_________________, a summer course, etc.
These times are extremely (6) ________________ and therefore as a custom
when your school begins, you are asked to talk about how you spent your
summer holidays. Are you prepared to speak up in front of the
________________ class?

Part 2 - Listening

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1. You will hear a conversation between a teenage girl and her parents twice. Circle the correct option (a, b
or c).
1. Why is Carols mother asking her so many questions?
a) To persuade Carol to buy a new pair of trainers.
b) To convince her not to go to summer camp.
c) To make sure shes packed everything.
2. Why wont Carol be able to buy much at the summer camp?
a) There wont be many shops near the camp.
b) The camp shop will sell only a few things.
c) She wont have much spending money.
3. Why does her father think that camp is a good thing?
a) Because Carol wont be able to see George.
b) It will be good for her to be far from home.
c) It will change her behaviour.
4. What do Carol and her father argue about?
a) Family problems.
b) Pocket money.
c) Carols relationship with George.

Part 3 Reading Comprehension

Read the following text.

SuperCamp
SuperCamp was one of the greatest learning experiences of my life, aside from being the greatest camp
experience Ive ever had. I went to the camp in California. (SuperCamp is offered at a number of places
including Westfield State College in Massachusetts.) Arriving at camp that first day was as though I had
entered a temporary family. I was pretty nervous, being 3000 miles away from home and not knowing
anyone, but both the counsellors and campers made me feel right at home.

1.W
hat
is
the

Memorizing lists by singing them as the lyrics of my favourite songs seemed like it wouldnt work, but
it did! There are so many little tricks which I picked up that have helped me speed up the time it takes to
do my homework while increasing the quality of my work.
Rope climbing and tight rope walking helped me dig down inside myself and overcome my fears: to
try to do those things that are more challenging for me. The most influential thing that SuperCamp
taught me was that what I do can make a difference not just for myself, but for other people. SuperCamp
helped me to become aware of my strengths and how to use them to overcome my weaknesses and
excel. The friends I made at camp were among the best Ive ever had. After two years, I still keep in
touch with one of my counsellors.
I have been accepted by two very good colleges and feel that SuperCamp played a very important
part in those acceptances. SuperCamp showed me who I am, how to use my abilities and to set goals. I
learned to set goals to "go for" each day. It was not only a great learning experience but also the most
fun summertime trip. Thank you, SuperCamp, for everything.
By Ned C., Greenwich, CT
http://www.teenink.com/summer_guide/program_reviews/article/15910/Supercamp/

writer trying to do? Circle the right answer (a, b or c).

a) Thank SuperCamp organizers for a valuable experience.
b) Describe a memorable summer experience.
c) Both of the above.
2. What kind of reader was the text written for? Circle the best answer.

a) teachers
b) students
c) parents
3. What did Ned gain from his holiday at the summer camp? Complete the sentences according
to the information given in the text.

a) It takes him less time ____________________________________________________________.

b) The quality of his work _____________________________________________________.
c) Now he tries to do ____________________ things because his fears _________________.
d) He uses his strengths to ____________________________________________________.
e) He made the best friends ___________________________________________________.
f) SuperCamp helped him to __________________________________________________.
4. Find in the last two paragraphs the words that mean the following:
a) to succeed in controlling or dealing with something _________________________________
b) conscious ____________________________
c) objectives ____________________________
PART 4
1. Put the verbs in brackets into the past simple or past continuous.
Yesterday morning, it (1) ______________ (rain) heavily. Ned (2) ________________ (play)
board games inside his tent with a few friends. They (3) _______________ (try) to keep
busy. Suddenly, the electricity light (4) ____________ (go) out. Ned (5) ____________ (sit)
by the plastic window feeling completely disappointed. While he (6) ________________
(watch) the rain, his mobile phone (7) ______________________ (ring). His mother
(8)
_________________ (call) to say she (9) ________________ (come) for a visit. While
they (10) ________________ (chat), the rain (11) ________________ (stop), but Ned
(12)
_____________ (even / not notice). Then, the sun came out and the scene was
transformed.

2- Connect the following sentences using the conjunctions in brackets.

1. Paul cant find his credit card. Paul cant find his sunglasses, too. (neither nor)
______________________________________________________________________
2. You can pay for your package holiday in cash. You can pay for it with a credit card.
(either or)
______________________________________________________________________
3. Carls mother wasnt at home. Carls father wasnt at home either. (neither nor)
______________________________________________________________________
4. We can go on holiday in June. We can go on holiday in August. (either or)
______________________________________________________________________
5. Susy eats Italian food. Mark eats Italian food too. (both and)
______________________________________________________________________
6. In London you can rent a flat. You can stay in a youth hostel. (either or)
______________________________________________________________________
Writing
1. Imagine you are Ned and are spending a two-week holiday at SuperCamp. It is the second week

and you are feeling much happier. Write an email to a friend. In your email, you should:
explain when your holiday started and mention the rain on the second day
tell your friend what activities you can do there
say what you like most about the holiday.
Write 35 - 45 words.

P1. 1
4x1=
4

P1.2
4

P1. 3
7x2=
14

Listening

P3.1

P3. 2

2,5x4=
10

P3.3
6x3=
18

P3. 4
3x2=
6

P4. 1
P4. 2
0,5x12= 1,5x6=
6
9

Writing
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