Middle School (A2-B1)
Middle School Worksheet (Grade 8 A2-B1 level)
A. The Heartbeat of the City
The gallery was full of people as Mira showed her new exhibition. There
were sculptures, illustrations, and street art. There were also
contemporary dance and film projections. Across town, Daniel was getting
ready for his first big role in a musical theater show. After many rehearsals
and practice in the studio, it was finally time. The curtain opened, and the
orchestra began to play.
Mira was in the audience and watched carefully. She loved Daniel’s
performance. After the show, they met and talked about working together.
They wanted to turn the city into a place full of art, music, and dance.
In the next weeks, they worked together. They painted murals on old
buildings, performed in busy squares, and created special fashion design
shows inspired by city life. Their art made people come together and watch.
One night, they planned a big finale. A live orchestra played on rooftops
while dancers moved below. The whole city became their stage, and
everyone was their audience. Mira and Daniel knew that art could bring
people together and make the city feel alive.
1. Where
does
Mira
show
her
new
exhibition?
Mira shows her new exhibition in a gallery.
2. What type of art did Mira show in her new exhibition?
Mira included sculptures, illustrations, street art, contemporary dance,
and film projections.
3. What is Daniel preparing for at the beginning of the story?
Daniel is preparing for his first big role in a musical theater show.
4. How
does
Mira
feel
about
Daniel’s
performance?
Mira loves Daniel’s performance.
5. What do Mira and Daniel decide to do together?
Mira and Daniel decide to work together to bring art, music, and dance
to the city.
B. Complete the words.
1 You can see famous paintings here.
Gallery………………………….
2 They are words that make up a song
lyrics………………………….
3 It’s a practice for a performance such as play, dance, etc.
Rehearsal………………………….
4 You can see plays and shows here.
Theater………………………….
5 You can see visual arts created in public locations
Street………………………….art………
6 It’s the art and practice of creating clothes, accessories, and shoes.
fashion…………………………. Design………………………….
7 It’s a part of a play or film.
Scene………………………….
8. You can see a group of musicians with a variety of instruments.
0rchestra…………………………
9. It’s the art of making three-dimensional shapes carving or shaping stone,
wood, or clay.
sculpture……………………..
10. It’s an interview for a role or job as a singer.
audition……………………
C. Listening link: Art exhibition listening
https://english-practice.net/practice-english-listening-tests-for-a2-listeningtest-25/
D. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs, using present
perfect, can, could, or be able to.
1. I _______ (never/see) a movie like that before.
2. They _______ (speak) English for many years.
3. I _______ (not/understand) the instructions yet
4. He _______ (finish) his homework already.
5. We _______ (help) many people in the community.
6. She _______ (been) a great singer since she was a child.
7. He _______ (play) the guitar when he was younger.
8. When I was a child, I _______ (swim) very well.
9. She _______ (speak) three languages fluently.
10.
I _______ (not/come) to the party last night because I was sick.
E. Fill in the blanks using can, could, or will be able to.
1. Tom is a clever boy and he __________ solve any problem very
easily.
2. Andrea __________ phone you yesterday.
3. She __________ send us a parcel next week.
4. She __________ do difficult exercises when she was young.
5. I __________ write a difficult report right now.
6. Helen __________ take part in this competition tomorrow.
7. You __________ rewrite your text two days ago.
8. Pamela __________ finish her picture in a week.
9. I'm not busy and I __________ tidy my room now.
10.
He __________ ride a horse when he was six.
F. Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence.
1 I have never had such a good time before. EVER
That was the most _____________ had.
2 The last time I spoke to Mohammed was seven years ago. SEEN
I have _____________ seven years.
3 The rain started at two o’clock and it’s still raining. BEEN
It_____________ since two o’clock.
4. We got here three hours ago. FOR
We have _____________ three hours.
5. This is my first experience of flying alone. TIME
It’s the first _____________ alone.
G. Writing
Think about any surprising or unusual events that have happened in your
life. Write about an experience where something unexpected happened to
you. Use the present perfect tense to talk about whether you have ever had
this kind of experience, and explain what it was like.
Guiding Questions:
● Have you ever been surprised?
● Have you ever met a famous person?
● Have you ever done something new that you liked?
● How did these things change you?