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_____ Class ________ Date____/ ____/______

Tutor _______________________ Teacher __________________ Evaluation ________________________

I. READING COMPREHENSION - Read the text below and do the tasks that follow it.

Nighthawk Ranch – A Unique Summer Camp Experience

Summer is almost here and for many it means – summer camp! In Guffey, Colorado, there is a very special camp
which runs for 4 weeks each summer. Nighthawk Ranch is a non-
profit camp for kids ages 10 to 18 battling cancer. The goal of
Nighthawk is to provide a safe and healing environment where these
brave children are able to enjoy themselves, build up their self-
esteem and look towards a brighter future.
Each camper is responsible for looking after a horse for the week, the
same horse they will learn to ride. Kathryn Ory, who volunteers her
time as the camp photographer, noted that “most of the campers
start the week a little standoffish (1) towards each other, and
somewhat shy around the horses. By the time the last day comes,
they are totally different children! It is amazing to see the changes in
them. I am so fortunate to witness it first hand.”
Justin Dunn runs the equine therapy program. The horses that the kids care for and ride are all owned and trained by
Justin. In addition to caring for their horse and learning to ride, campers get to experience other activities, like
building log cabins, crafts, ropes courses, archery, and camping.
Tom and Dorothy Evans started the camp to provide a unique high mountain working ranch experience that
encourages achievement through a variety of activities. They fund the camp out of their own pockets with the help
of donations and the generosity of volunteers. There is never a cost to the camp attendees and their families.
Nighthawk Ranch is so much more than a summer camp, it’s a truly memorable experience for children and their
families. (1)
distant, unfriendly
In http://cowboymagic.com/nighthawk-ranch-unique-summer-camp-experience - abridged and adapted

A. Mark the sentences as True (T) or False (F). B. Match the parts of the sentences.

1. Nighthawk Ranch is located in the UK. ……….…. 1. Nighthawk Ranch is a place …

2. The camp is open all summer. ………………..…..
3. It was created for children with health problems….
4. They can improve their confidence there. …….…
5. Children can only look after the horses. ……….…
2. In the first few days of camp ...
3. Justin Dunn …
4. This summer camp ...
5. Tom and Dorothy Evans get help from others …
a. children don’t interact much with each other.
b. offers a wide range of activities.

6. The camp offers mainly academic activities. ……. c. to finance this project.

7. Campers have to pay to attend this camp. ………. d. where sick children can have fun.

e. is responsible for training the horses.

8. Children will never forget this experience. ………

C. Match the underlined words in the text with their equivalent meanings below.

1. incredible _______________ 2. unforgettable _______________ 3. fighting _______________

II.4.EXTREME
courageousSPORTS/ACTIVITIES
_______________ A. Label the following
5. diversity pictures. Use the words
_______________ from the_______________
6. lucky box.

7. protected _______________ (15p)

8. introverted _______________
1. _____________________ 2. _____________________ 3. _____________________ 4. _____________________

5. _____________________ 6. _____________________ 7. _____________________ 8. _____________________

●bouldering ●quad biking ●frisbee golf ●abseiling ●snorkelling ●bodyboarding ●raft building ●sea kayaking

B. Choose from the activities above one you would like to try and justify your answer.

(15p)
I would like to try _________________________ because _____________________________________________

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III. GRAMMAR

A. PAST CONTINUOUS. Yesterday, these people were on the beach. Find in the picture someone who…

a. was running along the beach. ____

b. was going surfing. ____
c. was lying in the sun. ____
d. was walking with her boyfriend. ____
e. was drinking coconut water. ____
f. was wearing a hat. ____

B. PAST SIMPLE or PAST CONTINUOUS? Underline the correct option.

(15p)
Yesterday morning, it (1) rained / was raining heavily. Ned (2) played / was playing board games inside his tent with a
few friends. But they (3) weren’t having / didn’t have much fun since they wanted to hang out outside.
Suddenly, the electricity light (4) was going / went out. Ned (5) sat / was sitting by the plastic window feeling
completely disappointed.
While he (6) was watching / watched the rain, his mobile phone (7) rang / was ringing. His mother was calling to say
she (8) came / was coming for a visit. While they were chatting the rain (9) stopped / was stopping, but Ned (10)
wasn’t noticing / didn’t notice it.

IV. WRITING

A. You wanted to spend the weekend with a friend, but now you can’t go. Write a note to him or her.
In your note you should:
• explain why you can’t go
• apologise
• suggest another date to
spend the weekend together.
Write 35-45 words.
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B. Why Camp is Great for Children.

Here is a list of reasons why going to a summer camp is a good idea. Match the headings with the texts.
At camp children can …

Forget all about technology Grow more independent Be physically active

Make true friends Experience success and become more confident

Conquer fears Develop abilities Learn social skills

1. As children spend so much time these days inside and mostly sitting down, camp provides a wonderful
opportunity to move! Camp is action!

2. Camp helps children build self-esteem. With its non-competitive activities and diverse opportunities, camp life
is a real boost for young people.

3. When kids take a break from TV, cell phones, and the Internet, they rediscover their creative powers and
engage the real world.

4. Camps provide the right instruction, equipment and facilities for kids to improve their sports and artistic
talents, and their adventure skills.

5. Camps offer kids great opportunities to try new and maybe a little frightening things. Kids can learn that
improvement comes when you give something another try.

6. Camp is the perfect place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves without parents and teachers
guiding every move.

7. Coming to camp means joining a community where everyone must agree to cooperate and respect each other.
Camp is teamwork!

8. Camp encourages kids to relax and meet new people. All the fun at camp draws everyone together— singing,
laughing, talking, playing, doing almost everything together.

Key
I.
A.
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F 6. F 7. F 8. T
B.
1. d 2. a 3. e 4. b 5. c
C.
1. amazing 2. memorable 3. battling 4. shy 5. variety 6. fortunate 7. safe 8. shy
II.
A. 1. bodyboarding 2. bouldering 3. raft building 4. snorkelling 5. frisbee golf 6. sea kayaking 7. abseiling 8.
quad biking
III.
A.
a. was running along the beach. 4
b. was going surfing. 2
c. was lying in the sun. 6
d. was walking with her boyfriend. 3
e. was drinking coconut water. 5
f. was wearing a hat. 1
B.
Yesterday morning, it (1) was raining heavily. Ned (2) was playing board games inside his tent with a few friends.
But they (3) weren’t having much fun since they wanted to hang out outside.
Suddenly, the electricity light (4) went out. Ned (5) sat by the plastic window feeling completely disappointed.
While he (6) was watching the rain, his mobile phone (7) rang. His mother was calling to say she (8) was coming for a
visit. While they were chatting the rain (9) stopped, but Ned (10) didn’t notice it.
IV.
B.
Be physically active – As children spend so much time these days inside and mostly sitting down, camp provides a
wonderful opportunity to move! Camp is action!
Experience success and become more confident – Camp helps children build self-esteem. With its non-competitive
activities and diverse opportunities, camp life is a real boost for young people.
Forget all about technology – When kids take a break from TV, cell phones, and the Internet, they rediscover their
creative powers and engage the real world.
Develop abilities – Camps provide the right instruction, equipment and facilities for kids to improve their sports
and artistic talents, and their adventure skills.
Conquer fears – Camps offer kids great opportunities to try new and maybe a little frightening things. Kids can
learn that improvement comes when you give something another try.
Grow more independent – Camp is the perfect place for kids to practice making decisions for themselves without
parents and teachers guiding every move.
Learn social skills – Coming to camp means joining a community where everyone must agree to cooperate and
respect each other. Camp is teamwork!
Make true friends – Camp encourages kids to relax and meet new people. All the fun at camp draws everyone
together— singing, laughing, talking, playing, doing almost everything together.