Towns and Villages. Mid Test

Choose the correct option. I always buy fresh fruits and vegetables from the local _________ near my home.

Choose the correct option. We've moved _________ four times in ten years.

Choose the correct option. My _________ is very friendly and often invites us over for dinner.

Complete the sentences with the missing words. There is one extra word in the text. I live in a that is both and bustling with activity. My street is lined with trees that offer plenty of shade during the summer months. There is a small park at the end of the block where children play and dogs run freely. The park has a playground with swings and slides, and in the spring, the flowers bloom in colours. On weekends, the neighbourhood market becomes the center of activity. Vendors set up their early in the morning, selling everything from fresh produce to crafts. The market is not only a place to but also a place to with neighbours and enjoy live music performed by local artists. Despite being in a busy city, my neighbourhood feels like a small . People look out for each other, and there’s a strong sense of . Whether it’s borrowing a cup of sugar or helping someone with their groceries, everyone is willing to a hand.

Choose the correct option. A rather __________ woman once asked him about his personal life.

Choose the correct option. There is a small _________ around the block where I buy snacks after school.

Choose the correct option. The city has many __________ areas where factories are located.

Choose the correct option. I like to _______ through the window to see what the city is like at night.

Complete the sentences with the missing words. I live in a diverse where people from various cultures and come together. My next-door , the Johnsons, have been living here for ten years. They are an older couple who love gardening. Every morning, Mrs. Johnson waters her flowers, which bloom brightly in various colours, making our street look cheerful. Across the street, there's a young family — the Smiths. They have two little kids, Lucas and Sofia, who are always playing outside. On weekends, Mr. Smith flies kites with them in the nearby. He always has a smile and a friendly wave for everyone. Then, there's Mr. Green, who lives in the house. He's a retired teacher who offers free tutoring sessions for kids in the neighbourhood. Many parents his help, especially during exam season. Living in this neighbourhood feels like being part of an family. Everyone looks out for each other, shares stories, and offers help when needed. It's comforting to know that in both good times and moments, I have such wonderful neighbours around me.

Match the words with their definitions.

Read the text and mark the statements as true, false or not stated. Big plans “Is it going to be my room?” Ken asked, looking around with delight. “And I can choose furniture for it, can’t I?” As far back as Ken could remember, their family had lived in a small flat in the historical centre of the city. Their friends envied them — there were always shows, concerts and exhibitions in the area, which was a magnet for tourists and was never quiet. The location was very convenient, but for tourists, as Ken’s mother kept saying. Indeed, there were not enough shops around, the streets looked very pretty but they were narrow and it was a problem to park there. The bedrooms in their flat were nice but small and when Max was born, the family decided to move to another place. It was very inconvenient for two brothers to share one bedroom. Fortunately, it did not take long to find a three-bedroom flat in a new residential area. Instead of groups of tourists walking along the paved streets, there were wide avenues with lots of cars. Instead of two-storey houses, there were large blocks of flats. Ken liked the new place, especially when he saw a sports centre right opposite their block. He’d been swimming since he was four and now had a good chance of joining the regional swimming team if he practised a lot. Actually, Ken was very ambitious. His favourite celebrity was Alexander Popov, and he was already considering where in the new room he would fix his photos and posters. Both Ken and his coach believed Popov was an extraordinary swimmer and a very charismatic person. Actually, the leading sports experts of the world shared that opinion too. They called Alexander Popov the greatest sprint swimmer in history — that is why his nickname was King of Short Distance. Years before, Ken’s coach was a real fan and followed Popov across Europe to see him competing. He planned to go to see the swimming competitions in Russia and even bought a plane ticket, but he had to cancel his trip at the last moment due to some family circumstances. The coach still wanted to go to Russia one day. He said it was a country everyone should see, at least once. However, with a family to support and young sportsmen to train, it was not easy to fulfil his dream. “I’ll go there one day anyway,” Ken’s coach kept saying. “Probably when I take you to the international competitions which will be held in Russia.” Ken laughed at that but, deep in his heart, he cherished the hope that one day the plan would come true. Ken loved seeing new places and meeting new people. He was a very open-minded person, curious for new experiences. He had never been abroad at that time, and his family seldom travelled further than the neighbouring town, but in his dreams, he flew all over the world, took part in all sorts of water sports events and, of course, won medals and the hearts of millions of fans. Read the text and mark the statements as true, false or not stated. 1) Ken’s former home was in an area popular with tourists. 2) Ken and Max were of the same age. 3) Ken did swimming as a regular sport. 4) Alexander Popov and Ken’s coach knew each other personally. 5) Ken’s coach used some of Alexander Popov’s techniques in his coaching practice. 6) Ken’s coach had been to Russia. 7) Ken lived in several countries due to his father’s business.