Module 2 A Plurilingual World

Formative test
Name: _______________________________________________________
Date: _______________________________________________________

Class 1TTur
Teacher: Cludia Lima

Hi, my name is Dugan and one of my dreams has always been to learn how to speak Spanish and to
achieve close to native speaker level.

Last year I took some courses in Spanish. I planned a trip that included a local language training
program. This had a number of advantages. First of all, I got to go to an interesting place in a warm
climate and learn Spanish. I was able to stay in a "homestay" program, meaning that I stayed with a
local family. I got to know local customs and traditions. I explored the local area, met some of the
local people, took pictures, etc.

It was a fantastic combination, spending four hours in the morning learning the language, then
having the afternoon off to explore the place, having weekends free to do excursions and being fully
immersed in the local culture.

A program like this is great because you don't need a travel partner since you will be staying with a
local family and you are already connected to other people through the local language learning
institution.

These language schools generally take care of everything, including the accommodation. They usually
also have excursions and special social and cultural events that students can participate in.
http:llwww.travelandtransitions.com (adapted and abridged)
READING COMPREHENSION
A. Read the text carefully and then answer true (T) or false (F). Quote from the text to support your
choice.
1. Dugan has always wanted to learn a foreign language. _________
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2. When he was in Spain, he stayed at a hostel. _________
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3. He had classes in the afternoon and slept in the morning. _________
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4. Language schools normally take care of other activities for students besides the course of
study._________
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B. Which are the synonyms for the following words from the text?
1. achieve

a. wonderful

2. advantages

b. completely

3. fantastic

c. associated

4. fully

d. benefits

5. connected

e. accomplish

C. Find the opposites of the following words in the text:

1. teach _____________ 2. excluded ______________3. disadvantages _______________
4. boring_______________
D. Complete the sentences according to the text.
1. Dugan's dream has always been to learn_______________________________________________
2. The advantages of enrolling on a local language program are that __________________________
3. If you stay with a local family, you practise _____________________________________________
4. As a language student you can participate in ________________________________________

GRAMMAR
A. Rewrite the sentences below in the past simple.
1. I take some courses in Spanish.
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2. I plan a trip with lots of friends.
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3. This has a number of advantages.
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4. We explore the local area.
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B. Complete with the Simple Past:

1. The telephone ___________________ (ring) and then someone ___________________ (knock) at
the door.
2. He ___________________ (come) to see me every day last week.
3. When I ___________________ (be) young, my father ___________________ ( give) me money
on Sundays.
4. Whenever I ___________________ (go) to see him, he ___________________ (not be) at home.
5. ___________________ (you / play) with dolls when you ___________________ (be) small?

C. Rewrite in the negative form:

1. Last night it rained all night. _______________________________________
2. Some days ago Jane visited her friend who lives in Manchester. ________________________
3. Mark was at the airport this morning. _______________________________________
4. The Smiths travelled abroad five days ago. _______________________________________
5. Kathy bought five books and three exercise-books on Monday. ____________________________

D. Complete with the correct form of the adjective form for each sentence.
1. Europe is ___________________________________ ( interesting) than Asia.
2. Low cost companies sell __________________________ (cheap) airplane tickets.
3. The travel agency is now_______________________________ (busy) than last month.
4. The train is _________________________________ (comfortable) than the bus.
5. Serra da Estrela is the_________________ (high) mountain in Portugal.
6.The Tagus river is ____________________ (long) ________ the Douro river.

7. In your opinion who is the ______________ (good) footballer in the world.

8. Listening to good music is much ______________ (relaxing) way to pass the time than watching
TV.

WRITING
Where would you like to travel if you were to choose a language course? In about 100 words state
your reasons. Refer to the language you are going to learn/practice, the country and the
advantages of enrolling in a language course.
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