Oxford Discover 6 (ATest

Section 1: Grammar

  Choose the correct answer (a, b, or c)

     1. Look at the scientist! He __________ the cells under the microscope right now

Grammar

    2. We __________ genetics in our science class every Friday.

Grammar 

     3. My older brother __________ interested in biology for three years.

Grammar

     4. It is raining heavily outside. You __________ take an umbrella.

Grammar 

    5. If you want to be healthy, you __________ eat more vegetables.

Grammar  6. The test is tomorrow morning. You __________ not stay up late tonight!

Grammar   7. __________ sugar do you consume in a day?

Grammar   8. __________ calories are in that apple?

Grammar    9. I __________ this book about human DNA since Monday.

Grammar   10. You look very tired. You __________ get some rest before the game.

Section 2: Vocabulary

    Choose the correct answer (a, b, or c).

    1. What is this picture showing?

Vocabulary

  2. Look at the boy at the party. He is hiding behind a chair and doesn’t want to talk. He is very __________.

3. This type of food is not good for your health. What is it?

Vocabulary  4. The picture shows a brother and a sister.

            What is another word for brother  or sister?

Vocabulary

      5. The girl is waiting quietly for the bus. She is very __________.

Vocabulary  

     6. Meat, beans, and eggs are excellent sources of _____, which helps build strong     muscles.

Vocabulary   

     7. Someone in your family who lived a long time ago, like your great-great-grandfather,     is your __________.

Vocabulary   8. A person who always expects bad things to happen is __________.

Vocabulary   9. Chewing your food well helps your stomach __________ it more easily.

Vocabulary   10. When you look exactly like your mother, you __________ her.

Section 3: Reading Comprehension

.

1. Lily inherited her green eyes and curly hair from her ancestors.

Read the text and answer True or False.

My name is Lily, and I am learning a lot about myself in science class! Did you know that we inherit physical traits from our ancestors? I have green eyes and curly hair. I resemble my grandmother because we share similar DNA. My brother is very different; he has straight hair, which is a recessive trait in our family.

We are also learning about personality and health. I am an extrovert because I love talking to my peers, but my brother is an introvert who likes quiet time. To keep our bodies strong, my parents make sure we eat a balanced diet. We don’t eat much junk food. Instead, we consume wholesome foods with lots of vitamins and protein. My dad says that eating organic food helps my metabolism and gives me the energy I need to be active.

2. Straight hair is a dominant trait in Lily’s family.

3. Lily’s brother is an extrovert who loves talking to people.

4. Lily’s family eats a lot of junk food.

Read the text and answer True or False.

My name is Lily, and I am learning a lot about myself in science class! Did you know that we inherit physical traits from our ancestors? I have green eyes and curly hair. I resemble my grandmother because we share similar DNA. My brother is very different; he has straight hair, which is a recessive trait in our family.

We are also learning about personality and health. I am an extrovert because I love talking to my peers, but my brother is an introvert who likes quiet time. To keep our bodies strong, my parents make sure we eat a balanced diet. We don’t eat much junk food. Instead, we consume wholesome foods with lots of vitamins and protein. My dad says that eating organic food helps my metabolism and gives me the energy I need to be active.

5. Lily’s dad believes wholesome and organic foods give her energ.