Part 1

Listen to the conversations. Look at the pictures. Then listen again and write the letter of the conversation that goes with each picture.

Example:

A

Part 2

Look at each picture. Then write a complete sentence that answers the question about it. Use the present continuous. Use contractions.

5.

6.

7.

Part 3

Look at Kevin’s date book. Then complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box. You will not use all the words.

Example: Kevin has a meeting at 9:30 ____this morning ____.

Part 4

Look at Kevin’s date book again. Write the present continuous to complete the sentences.

Example:   A: What is Kevin doing on Thursday night?

                       B: He ______is going________ to dinner with Emily.

Part 5

Write the present participle of the base form of the verb.

Example: call ____ calling ____

Part 6

Select the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

Example: When you need a sweater, the weather is ( cold / warm / [cool]).

20. You might get wet when it is ……………. .

21. When it’s very cold and wet outside, we say the weather is ………….. .

22. When it’s late, it’s time to ………… .

23. One household chore is to ……….. .

24. You probably want to wear shorts when the weather is …. .

Part 7

Read the travel information. Choose the correct answer for each question.

25. What can you do in Phoenix in January?

26. How’s the weather in Phoenix in January?

27. The article says it’s good to go to Vancouver in

28. The article says you should vacation where

29. Where are people taking walking tours in August?

30. When is Greater Vacations offering lower prices on vacations?

Unit 9 Writing Test

What are you doing this weekend? Are you going somewhere? Who are you going with? Are you doing any household chores? Write four sentences about your plans. Use the present continuous.