Saint Paul Colegio Bilingüe

Nivel Secundario
Language 2013 –Upper-Intermediate–

Name: Date: Teacher:

1- Complete the article with words from the box. There are some extra words. (9x1=9pts)

expelled – failed – register – staff - take - strict - vocational – detentions – truant – grades – subjects - coursework

THE PATH TO SUCCESS?

We are always told to work hard at school if we want to be successful, but some very famous people did not do
all well at school. There are some people who are top in sports or run their own companies who struggled with
important (1) ______________ like Maths and English or who did not get good (2) ______________ in their
exams. Some rebelled against the (3) ______________ school they attended and pop stars and politicians alike
can tell tales of playing (4) ______________ or being rude to (5) ______________. Many of them were given (6)
______________ but some were even (7) ______________. Most today say they wish they had worked harder
and that because they (8) ______________ their exams they had to (9) ______________ them again. So messing
around at school is not recommended as a very fast route to success!

2- Use the correct phrasal verb in the appropriate tense to complete the sentences. There are some
extra phrasal verbs. (10x1.50=15pts)

break up with - catch up - fall behind - get on well with - get on with - get through - go off - go out with -
hand in - let (somebody) down - make up with - put off - take after - work out

a- After being together for 3 years, Helen decided to ________________________ Peter but they still
have a good relationship, Helen really ________________________ him.
b- We decided to ________________________ the meeting for next week because nobody was feeling
well today.
c- My sister used to like Piñon Fijo when she was 5 but now she is 12 and she
________________________ him.
d- I don’t want to interrupt you, please ________________________ your work so that you finish.
e- Molly ________________________ her mother, they both have similar appearances and
personalities!
f- You need to study more so that you don’t ________________________ with your studies; and
remember you must ________________________ your homework assignment next Monday.
g- I don’t want to __________her___________ but I have to tell her that she didn’t
________________________ the exams and she will have to retake them next year.

3- Choose ten of the following words and write sentences to illustrate their meanings (make changes
if needed). Remember to write sentences according to your level of English. (10x 0.50=5pts)

bully - divorced – patient – relationship - stepfather – disruptive – guardian - remarry - brat –

arrogant - rude – stepmother – moody - easy-going
 Saint Paul Colegio Bilingüe
Nivel Secundario
Language 2013 –Upper-Intermediate–

Name: Date: Teacher:

4- Complete the sentences using the most suitable comparative or superlative form of the words
from the box. Use each word once only. (10x1.50=15pts)

far – comfortable – bad - cold – lazy - hard - expensive – accurate – careful – healthy - easy

a- My sister is much _________________ than I am. She’s always sleeping!

b- The _________________ I train for football, the _________________ my shots are, so I hope I keep
improving.
c- She usually checks her work _________________ than I do.
d- This sofa isn’t _________________ our old one.
e- Today is apparently _________________ day of the year - it’s freezing!
f- Do we have to walk much _________________ than this?
g- He only paid $ 50 for hi MP3 player so it was _________________ than mine.
h- Her diet is _________________ than mine- she only eats chips!
i- She’s _________________ than me because she does a lot of sport.
j- Maths is not _________________ subject in the world.

5- Complete the sentences with a correct determiner, DO NOT repeat them. (8x1.50=12pts)

a- The kids weren’t bored because they had __________________ of things to do.
b- We invited so __________________ friends to the birthday party that we didn’t have enough chairs.
c- Sally made the cake because she had __________________ of flour, sugar and eggs.
d- Unfortunately, __________________ of us knew what to do and we couldn’t solve the problem.
e- Very __________________ people take the train because they are afraid of the terrorist activities.
f- Hurry up, we don’t have __________________ time!
g- There is __________________ water left; so please drink only what you need.
h- I like all her songs; __________________ of them has beautiful lyrics.

6- PRESENT MODALS. Complete the sentences with an appropriate modal verb. (7x1=7pts)
a- Students _________________ use their mobile phones during the class.
b- You _________________ arrive on time for lessons. It’s important not to be late.
c- You _________________ eat lunch in the school canteen. Some students prefer to go home for
lunch.
d- Students and teachers _________________ be polite to each other.
e- You _________________ buy a coursebook, your teacher will give you one.
f- You _________________ eat or drink in any of the classrooms.
g- Students _________________ take an exam at the end of the year. This shows how much they have
learnt.
 Saint Paul Colegio Bilingüe
Nivel Secundario
Language 2013 –Upper-Intermediate–

Name: Date: Teacher:

7- PAST MODALS. Underline the correct modal verb and complete with the appropriate form of the
verb between parentheses. (7x1.50=10.50pts)

a- Mike couldn’t / mustn’t _________________ (take) the car, he hasn’t got the keys.
b- Oh no, I must / could _________________ (leave) my credit card at home.
c- My new shoes don’t feel comfortable, I shouldn’t / couldn’t _________________ (buy) them.
d- I'm not surprised you feel sick. You shouldn’t / mustn’t _________________ (eat) so much food at
the party.
e- Jane mustn’t / couldn’t _________________ (be) in the pub, she was studying for an exam.
f- The fans look happy. Their team should / might _________________ (win) the match.
g- I think the murderer might / should _________________ (know) the woman, because she let him
into the house.

WRITING

Choose one of the statements and write an essay of 120-180 words in appropriate style. (14pts)
 Friends are more important than a boyfriend or girlfriend
 Spoilt children generally end up being criminals
 Private education is better than public education
 Teachers should be replaced by computers and e-learning
 Saint Paul Colegio Bilingüe
Nivel Secundario
Language 2013 –Upper-Intermediate–

Name: Date: Teacher:

READING

Read the article about the novelist Charles Li in which he talks about his education and do the exercises
 Saint Paul Colegio Bilingüe
Nivel Secundario
Language 2013 –Upper-Intermediate–

Name: Date: Teacher:

Choose the best answer for questions 1-8 (8x1.25=10pts)

Find words or phrases in the article which have a similar meaning to these words or phrases
(7x1.50=10.50pts)

a- class: _____________________________________
b- a document describing your progress: _____________________________________
c- an amount of money a school gives you to study there: _____________________________________
d- with boys and girls (for schools): _____________________________________
e- the things the school offers outside the academic timetable: _________________________________
f- the first qualification you can get from a university: _____________________________________
g- a person studying at university who hasn’t graduated yet: __________________________________
 Saint Paul Colegio Bilingüe
Nivel Secundario
Language 2013 –Upper-Intermediate–

Name: Date: Teacher:

LISTENING

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. Choose the best answer for questions 1-8
(8x1.5=12pts)