Basic 3
Units 9-12
Name: ___________________
Date: ___________________
Score: __________________
A. Listen to people talking and check ( ) the correct information.
1. [] She is short and in her thirties.
[] She is medium height and in her twenties.
[] She is fairly short and about twenty-five.
2. [] He had a great vacation in Paris last year in July.
[] He hasn’t been to Paris, France, yet.
[] He can’t wait to go to Paris in August.
3. [] You shouldn’t go to the Ramblas because that’s a very long street.
[] You shouldn’t miss some of the wonderful museums in Barcelona.
[] You should visit Spain in January.
4. [] It’s important to get some rest for backpacks.
[] You shouldn’t take aspirin.
[] It’s helpful to get a lot of exercise and to play lots of sports.
B. Read these descriptions of people. Circle the correct word in each sentence.
1. My sister is (in / on / at) her thirties. She (does / has / is) long blond hair, and
she (have / is / does) medium height. She (is / wears / does) contact lenses.
2. My brother (has / is / are) pretty tall, and he (does / is / has) a beard and a
mustache. He (is / has / are) twenty years old.
C. The people are looking for two people. Read each description and circle the
correct picture of the person.
The girl is short. She’s the one He’s the boy in black jeans. He has
wearing shorts and a black top. She’s straight and short hair. He is in a
not wearing glasses or contact lenses. red t-shirt and a jacket.
She 's sixteen. Her hair is short and He’s tall, and probably he’s 20 years
light brown. old.
D. Complete each conversation. Use the present perfect.
Example:
A: Have you been to San Diego?
B: No, I haven’t been to San Diego yet, but I’m planning to go next year.
1. A: Have the children eaten anything this morning?
B: No, ____________________________________. So they
should eat lunch soon.
2. A: _____________________________________________________?
B: No, the movie hasn’t started yet. I think it’s going to begin in about 10
minutes.
3. A: Has your mother called you today about your sister’s birthday party?
B: No, __________________________, but I talked to her yesterday
about it.
4. A: Has Carol’s brother ever seen the movie Star Wars?
B: Yes, _______________ already _________________ twice.
5. A: __________________ ever _______________________________?
B: No, I have never studied French. I speak Spanish and a little Italian
though.
E. Circle the correct adjective.
1. Bill’s car is never clean. Why does he drive such a (boring / dirty / noisy) car?
2. It’s not safe to walk there at night. It’s already (interesting / quiet /
dangerous).
3. It isn’t cheap to stay at the Plaza Hotel. The rooms are very (small /old /
expensive).
4. The movie wasn’t interesting. It was so (exciting / beautiful / boring) that I
left.
5. Hawaii is a very relaxing place. It’s not (hot / stressful / small), like New
York.
F. Read Sam’s composition. Then circle T (true) or F (false).
Mexico
One of my favorite places for a vacation is
Mexico. I really like the weather because it never
gets cold there. The people are very nice, too.
They ever laugh at my bad Spanish. And the food
is wonderful!
Mexico City is a very interesting place to visit. It
has some great museums and lots of fascinating
old buildings. And the hotels are not too
expensive. But you can stay in other places in
Mexico.
For example, you should go to one of the beach
resorts - like Acapulco. And you shouldn’t miss
the Mayan temples near Merida.
1. T F Sam likes warm weather.
2. T F His Spanish is very good.
3. T F There’s a lot to see and do on vacation in Mexico.
4. T F The hotels in Mexico City are pretty expensive.
5. T F The Mayan temples are in Mexico City.
G. Answer these questions about your hometown. Use complete sentences.
1. What’s your hometown like? ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
2. What’s the weather like? ______________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
3. When’s a good time to visit? ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
4. What can yo do downtown? ____________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
5. What should a visitor see there? _________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
6. What is one thing a visitor shouldn’t miss? __________________________
_______________________________________________________.
7. What can you buy there? ______________________________________
_______________________________________________________.
H. Read each set of sentences and circle the one word that doesn’t fit. Then
write the correct word for it on the blank.
1. I feel terrible today. I have the flu and a headache. I know it’s a good idea to get
some bandages soon from the drugstore. _______________________
2. You really have a bad cold! Everyone thinks that it’s important for you to go to
bed and get some stress. _______________________
3. He picked up a very big suitcase yesterday, and now he has a bad backache. He
should go to the dentist this morning. _______________________
4. If you hurt your hand on something that’s too hot, it’s helpful to put the cough
under cold water. Then put some ointment on it.
_______________________
I. Look at each picture. Then circle the correct word for each description.
1. A (bag / tube) of cough drops.
2. A (can / bottle) of aspirin.
3. A (tube / box) of ointment.
4. A (bottle / box) of bandages.
5. A (can / tube) of sunburn spray.
J. Read each conversation. Check ( ) the correct response.
1. A: Well, what does your friend look like?
B: [ ] No, he doesn’t. [ ] Yes, I do. [ ] She’s pretty short.
2. A: Would you like to do something tonight?
B: [ ] No, I hate it! [ ] Sure, I’d love to. [ ] Yes, it’s very expensive!
3. A: Does Paris have nice weather in the fall?
B: [ ] Yes, it is. [ ] It’s not too bad. [ ] Oh, really?
4. A: What can you do there?
B: [ ] Sounds interesting. [ ] You should take a boat ride.
[ ] No, you can’t.
5. A: I have a terrible cold today.
B: [ ] Oh, that’s too bad! [ ] Gee, that’s great! [ ] Here you are.
6. A: May I help you?
B: [ ] It’s excellent. [ ] Could I have something for insomnia?
[ ] Try this lotion.
