prepare b1 part 4 Test 1-4

2 READING

Read the article. Are the sentences true or false? 

1 John thinks there’s a chance that one day he will be in a school sports team. 

2 John was more excited about his windsurfing trip after he’d got suitable equipment. 

3 John’s teacher was pleased with the weather conditions on the day of the trip. 

4 Soon after John set off across the water, he hit another windsurfer. 

5 John was upset that people laughed at him when he fell into the water. 

6 John decided by the end of the trip that he wanted to go windsurfing again. 

4 USE OF ENGLISH

Read the text and choose the correct word (a, b, c or d) for each space. 

When you’re (1) .... at school, it’s difficult to know what you’d like to do in life. 

What should your

next step be after you leave school? Lots of people decide to carry (2).... studying, so they go

to university and try to get a degree.  

Other people think it’s better to get some life (3).... first. So they go on a gap year and do some travelling.  

So they go on a gap year and do some travelling. It gives them the chance to become more independent and (4).... up a bit away from their parents.

But then other people just want to get a job and start earning money as (5)... as they can.

And sometimes, companies will train you (6).... you’re working. If you stay, you can become a manager, for example and build your career that way.

But whatever you choose to do, it has to be the (7).... thing for you.  

Your school days are just a small part of your lives – you’ll spend (8)..... years working than studying! So try and choose something that you enjoy and feel you’re good at!