The Flyers Reading and Writing test is designed for children who are developing confidence in using English at an upper beginner level. It helps learners show their understanding of everyday vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure through a variety of fun and age-appropriate tasks. The test includes different types of questions such as gap-fills, matching exercises, and sentence writing, all based on familiar topics like family, animals, school, and holidays. Children are encouraged to read carefully, think about meaning, and use correct spelling. This test is a great way to build language skills and prepare for more advanced levels of English learning.
Part 1
In Part 1 of the Flyers Reading & Writing exam, you’ll read a short story with ten gaps where words are missing. Around the story, there’s a box with fifteen words. Your task is to choose the correct words from the box to fill each gap so the story makes sense. Five words in the box don’t belong in the paragraph—they're there to test your understanding, so you won’t use them. The missing words are usually nouns, adjectives, or verbs, and they relate to the theme of the story, like animals, places, or activities. This part of the exam checks your vocabulary and your ability to understand context, so it’s important to read the whole story carefully before filling in the blanks.
Let's practice:
Read the story and choose the correct word for each gap. There are 15 words around the edges, but only 10 are needed. Write the correct word in each blank space.
- Read the whole text first before choosing any answers: This helps you understand the story and spot clues about what kind of words are missing—whether they’re animals, objects, or actions.
- Look carefully at the words around each gap: Pay attention to grammar and context. For example, if the sentence says 'They saw some ___ sleeping in the sun,' you’ll know it needs a plural noun like 'monkeys.'
- Use process of elimination with the word box: Cross out words as you use them, and check which one doesn’t fit at all—that’s your extra word. It’s a good way to double-check your choices.
Part 2
In Part 2, children read a short dialogue between two people. One person’s lines are complete, and the other person’s responses are missing. There’s one example already filled in, and five more gaps to complete. Above the dialogue is a sentence bank with seven possible answers — but only five are correct.
This part tests:
Understanding of conversational English
Ability to choose appropriate responses
Awareness of tone, context, and grammar.
Let's practice:
A Day in the Park
Read the conversation and choose the best answer. Write a letter (A–H) for each answer. You do not need to use all the letters. There is one example.
Emma: Did you go to the park yesterday? Ben: (Example) Yes, I went with my cousin. Emma: (1) __________________________ Ben: We played football and had ice cream. Emma: (2) __________________________ Ben: Chocolate. It’s my favourite! Emma: (3) __________________________ Ben: No, it was sunny all afternoon. Emma: (4) __________________________ Ben: Yes, we stayed until five o’clock. Emma: (5) __________________________ Ben: I think so. He wants to go again next weekend.
✅ Tips for Success
- Read the whole conversation before choosing any answers: Understanding the flow of the dialogue helps you choose responses that make sense in context. Don’t just match keywords — think about what the speakers are actually saying.
- Look for clues in grammar and tone: Pay attention to verb tenses, question types, and whether the speaker is asking or answering. This helps you avoid answers that sound unnatural or don’t fit the situation.
- Use process of elimination: There are two extra sentences in the box. If a sentence doesn’t fit grammatically or doesn’t match the topic, cross it out. This makes it easier to focus on the correct choices.
Part 3
In Part 3 of the Flyers Reading & Writing exam, children read a short story with five missing words. Above the story is a box with ten words, and they must choose the correct five to complete the story. At the end, there’s a multiple-choice question asking which title best matches the story. This part tests vocabulary, grammar, and reading comprehension in context.
Read the story and choose the correct word for each gap from the box. There are ten words, but only five are needed. Then choose the best title for the story.
Last Saturday, Tom invited his friends to his house for lunch. They played (1) ______ in the garden before they ate. Tom’s mum asked them to help her (2) ______ the food, so they all went into the kitchen. She put some vegetables in the (3) ______ and gave everyone a (4) ______ with sandwiches and fruit. Tom poured some (5) ______ into cups and gave one to each friend. After lunch, they went outside again to play and enjoy the sunny afternoon.
What is the best title for this story?
A. A Day at School.
B. Lunch with Friends.
C. Playing Music.
✅ Tips for Success
- Read the whole story before choosing any words: Understanding the full context helps you spot clues about what kind of words are missing — whether they’re actions, objects, or places.
- Use grammar and meaning to guide your choices: Check if the missing word fits grammatically (e.g. noun, verb, adjective) and makes sense in the sentence. If it sounds odd or breaks the flow, it’s probably not right.
- Save the title question for last: Once all the gaps are filled, the story will make more sense. Then you can choose the best title based on the overall theme and what the story is really about.
Part 4
In Part 4, you’ll read a short factual paragraph with 10 missing words. Each gap has three choices, and you must pick the correct one. This tests your grammar, vocabulary, and reading comprehension.
Read the text below. Choose the best word from the three choices for each gap. Write the correct word on the line. The first one is done for you.
The Rainforest
Rainforests are very important places. They are home to many different kinds of animals and plants. Some animals, like monkeys, live in the trees, while others, like jaguars, live on the (1) _ground_. Rainforests are usually hot and (2) _____, and it rains a lot. The trees grow very (3) _____ because they get plenty of sunlight and water. People use plants from the rainforest to make (4) _____, food, and even medicine. But rainforests are in danger. Some people cut down trees to make space for farms or to sell the wood. This is called (5) _____. When trees are cut down, animals lose their homes and plants can’t grow. We must try to (6) _____ the rainforest. One way to help is by learning more about it and telling other people why it is (7) _____. Some schools teach children about the rainforest and how to (8) _____ it. You can also help by recycling and using less (9) _____. If we all work together, we can make a (10) _____.
- Read the whole paragraph first: Get the full meaning before choosing any answers. Context is key!
- Look for grammar clues: Check if the missing word fits grammatically — is it a noun, verb, or adjective?
- Use logic and meaning: Ask yourself: “Does this word make sense here?” Eliminate silly or unrelated options.
In Part 5 of the Flyers Reading & Writing exam, children read a short story or factual paragraph with 7 gaps. This time, there’s no word box — they must think carefully and write a word or phrase that fits each gap. The missing words are often verbs, nouns, adjectives, or short expressions. This part tests vocabulary, grammar, and the ability to understand meaning in context.
After hours of trekking through the rainforest, the children finally found a quiet spot to rest. They sat beneath a giant leaf, grateful to be out of harm’s way. The forest around them was alive with sounds: birds calling, leaves rustling, and water dripping steadily. It was the kind of place that made you (1) __________ and appreciate nature’s beauty.
The boy opened his notebook and began to write, trying to (2) __________ everything they had seen. The girl, meanwhile, was sketching a frog they had spotted earlier, hoping to (3) __________ its bright colours. They had learned so much that day, and both felt they had (4) __________ in confidence.
Though the rain continued to fall, they didn’t mind. It was a moment to (5) __________ and enjoy the peace. They knew they would hold on to these memories for years to come. The rainforest had a way of making you feel small, yet somehow (6) __________ with the world around you.
As they packed up their things, the girl smiled and said, 'This was the best day ever.' The boy nodded, knowing they had truly (7) __________ something special.
✅ Tips for Success
- Look for natural-sounding phrases that fit the tone and context.
- Pay attention to verb + noun combinations and idiomatic expressions.
- Eliminate options that feel grammatically or semantically off.
- Read the paragraph aloud with your chosen answers to check for flow.
Today has been such a fun day! This morning, my uncle took me to his farm. I was very excited because I had never been there before. The farm was quite (0) big, and there were lots of animals to see.
My uncle took me (1) __________ the chicken house first. When we got there, I helped him feed the chickens. It was the first time I had (2) __________ anything like that, and he said I did a great job. Then he showed me his new horse. It's a beautiful brown (3) __________ and very friendly. I gave it some carrots to eat, and that made it really happy.
After lunch, we went for a walk and (4) __________ blackberries. They were so sweet! I ate a few, and then we brought some home (5) __________ my aunt could make a pie. I can't wait to go there again!
✅ Tips for Success
- Notice the grammatical structure of each gap.
- Think about verbs, nouns, and adjectives that fit.
- Pay attention to prepositions and tense.
- Look at all three pictures before you begin writing Understand the full sequence so your story flows naturally.
- Use your imagination! Think about how the story starts, what happens next, and how it ends.
- Use adjectives and adverbs These help bring your story to life and show emotion or action.
Part 1
1. elephants. 2. camera. 3. tree. 4. blanket 5. hot. 6. juice. 7. birds. 8. animals. 9. monkeys. 10. happy.
Part 2
1. D. 2. A. 3. B. 4. E. 5. F.
Part 3
1. football. 2. cook. 3. oven. 4. plate. 5. juice.
Best title: B. Lunch with Friends.
Part 4
1. ground. 2. wet. 3. quickly. 4. clothes. 5. deforestation. 6. protect. 7. special. 8. help. 9. paper. 10. difference.
Part 5
1. stop and think. 2. remember. 3. show. 4. grown. 5. relax. 6. connected. 7. made the most of.
Part 6
1. to. 2. done. 3. horse. 4. picked. 5. so.
Part 7
Sample answer: Tom was reading a book when he found a treasure map. He walked into the forest and followed the clues. After climbing a hill, he saw a box full of gold and jewels.
For more practice click on the Cambridge Examinations link here.
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