English Proficiency Test

Young volunteers

A. Leo
I help at an animal shelter every weekend. I clean the animals’ living areas and take the dogs for walks. It’s hard work, especially when the weather is bad, but I enjoy being with animals. I hope to become a vet one day, so this is good experience for me. I have also met a few other teenagers there – we sometimes go for a snack after we finish.

B. Hannah
I do volunteer work at a library near my school. I help people find books and use the computers. At first, I didn’t know much about the system, but the staff were very helpful. Now, I feel more confident. I don’t think I will do this forever, but I have learned a lot. I might try something else next year, like helping in a hospital.

C. Maya
I started visiting an elderly neighbour twice a week to keep her company. We usually chat or watch TV together. Sometimes I help her cook or go shopping with her. I didn’t think I’d enjoy it, but now I look forward to it. It’s made me more patient and a better listener. I think volunteering has really helped me grow as a person.

A Day at the Science Museum

Tom’s class went to the city’s science museum last Tuesday. It was a school trip to learn about technology and inventions. Tom had never been there before, so he was very excited. When they arrived, the museum guide gave them a quick tour and then they watched a short film about famous inventors. After that, the students had time to explore the exhibits on their own.

Tom’s favourite part was the space section. He learned about planets, stars, and astronauts. He also got to try a space suit and take pictures in it. In another part of the museum, there were machines that showed how electricity works. Tom and his friends tried pressing buttons and pulling levers to make lights and sounds. It was fun and interesting.

Later, they went to the café and had sandwiches and juice. Tom bought a small robot keyring from the museum shop for his little brother. On the way back to school, Tom felt tired but happy. He said he wanted to visit the museum again with his family.

A visit to the countryside

Last weekend, I went with my friends to a village in the countryside. We stayed in a small house near a river. There were no cars or buses, so it was very 19 ____________.

In the morning, we woke up early and went for a walk in the forest. It was cold, but the sky was clear and the sun was 20 ____________. We saw many birds and even some deer. After lunch, we had a 21 ____________ by the river. We sat on the grass and talked for hours.

In the evening, we made a fire and cooked food 22 ____________. Then we told stories and laughed a lot. I didn’t want to use my phone — it felt good to just enjoy the 23 ____________.

It was one of the best weekends I’ve ever had. I hope to go back there again very 24 ____________!

From: Max
To: Adam
Hi Adam,

We’re having a great time on our school trip to Scotland. We arrived here 25 _____________ Saturday evening and went straight to the hotel. It’s small, 26 _____________very clean and comfortable.

On Sunday, we visited a castle in the mountains. It was really interesting, but very cold! We didn’t stay long 27 _____________ we forgot our jackets.

In the afternoon, we had lunch in a small café 28 _____________ the town square. The food was delicious! I had a sandwich and a piece of cake. My friend Tom had soup and bread.

Tomorrow, we’re going to visit a museum and then go shopping in the afternoon. I want to buy something 29 _____________ my little brother.

I’ll tell you more 30 _____________ I get home!

See you soon,
Max