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TEST I MODUTE IUse of EngLish . Listening ' Speaking

TEST 2 MODUTE 2Use of English . Reading ' Writing

TESTA .MODUIEST&2

Use of Engl.ish . Writing . Reading. Listening . Speaking

TEST 3 MODUTE 3Use of Engl.ish . Listeiring ' Speaking

TEST 4 MODUTE 4Use of Engtish . Reading ' Writing

TESTB MODUIES3&4Use of Engtish . Writing . Reading. Listening . Speaking

TEST 5 MODULE 5Use of EngLish . Listening ' Speaking

TEST 6 MODUTE 6Use of English . Reading ' Writing

TESTC MODUIESS&6Use of English . Writing ' Reading. Listening . Speaking

TEST 7 MODUTE 7Use of English . Listening ' Speaking

TEST 8 MODUTE 8Use of EngLish . Reading ' Writing

TESTD MODUIEST&8Use of EngLish . Writing ' Reading. Listening . Speaking

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TEST ASSESSM ENT PACKAGE(guidelines based on the FCE and CAE assessment fornatsf

RECEPTIVE SKIttSREADING

Generol desciptionThere are eight tests in reading comprehension. Theytest the reading strategies practised in thecorresponding Modute Units in the Coursebook. Theyare as foltows:o predictiono mult iole choiceo f inding facts and opinionso sequencingr gap-f i l t ing

The majority of the reading tests consist of five shortparagraphs. The tests are usuatty followed by twotas ks.

Task typesThe tasks in the tests are based on those practisedin the Coursebook in the corresponding units. Theycover:o true/fatser true/fatse/not giveno mult iple choice quest ionso answering quest ionso matching titles with paragraphs

Assessment and morkingIn each test the students may score up to tenpoints. There is one point given for one correctanswer.

An answer key to the tests in readingcomprehension is provided.

LISTENTNGGeneraL desciptionThere are eight tests in l istening comprehension.They test the listening strategies practised in thecorresponding Modute Units in the Coursebook. Theyare as fo[[ows:o predictiono listening for gisto [istening for specific informationo f inding facts and opinions. taking notes

The majority of the listening tests are followed bytwo tasks.

Task typesThe tasks in the tests are based on those practised

in the Coursebook in the corresponding units. Theycover:

o true/fatseo multiple choice questionso answering quest ionso tabte comptet ion

Assessment and markingIn each test the students may score up to tenpoints. There is one point given for one correctanswer.

The students shoutd [isten to each listening texttwice.

Tapescripts and an answer key to the tests inl istening comprehension are provided.

PRODUCTIVE SKITLSSPEAKING

Generol desciptionThere are eight tests in speaking.

The paired format (two students and a teacher) ofthe speaking tests aims to offer students theopportunity to demonstrate, in a controtled butfriendly atmosphere, their abitity to use their spoken[anguage skitts effectivety. The collaborative tasksmake i t possibte for the teacher to el ic i t an adequatesampte of their students' best language and toorovide an accurate and fair assessment of it.Therefore, students must be prepared to provide fu[[but naturaI answers to quest ions asked by ei ther theother student or the inter locutor, and to spearctearly and audibLy at a[ [ t imes. They should not beafraid to ask for clarification if they have notunderstood what has been said.

AdministrationThe approximate t ime of each test is 10-15 minutesas some tests require some preparation (3-4minutes) on the part of the student, e.g. Test 3, TestB, Test C, Test D.

Their format is two students and a teacher. Theteacher acts as assessor listening to the students'conversat ions and information exchanges, butoccasionally, he/she may act as interlocutor (ifhe/she decides not to have a paired test) managingthe interact ion ei ther by asking quest ions or byproviding cues for testees. It is also the teacher'sro[e to ensure that both students are given an equaIopportunity to speak.

The ro[e of the students is to maintain theinteract ion as much as possibte and take equaI turnsin the information exchange so as to provide theteacher/examiner with an adequate amount oflanguage to assess.

Task typesThe tasks are varied and they always refer to theleading theme of each Modute in the Coursebook.They focus on:. exchanging factua[ information. exchanging personaI informationo p[anning and decision makingo expressing opinionso finding out about attitudeso describing pictureso comparing. agreeing and disagreeing

Assessment and morkingTestees are assessed on their performance throughoutthe whote test according to the foltowing criteria:

1 Accuracyo correctness of grammar structures. use of grammdr structureso accurate use of syntactic forms. right choice of vocabutaryo pronunciation (sounds, word stress, intonation

patterns)

2 Fluency. speed of speech. use of fitlers and hesitation

Rating scale

o number of pauseso 'ptaying for time'o [inking devices

3 Interaction and cot[aborationo turn-takingr initiating and respondingo maintaining conversat iono reasonabte use of time provided

4 Taskachievement/appropriacyo getting the message across. use of prompts provided. abitity to express ideas in a coherent wayo ability to justify opinions. comptetion of the task (reaching a conc[usion,

an agreement etc.)o retevance of [anguage to the task

In each task, students may get 20 points:

accuracyfluencyinteraction and col[aboration

- 5 points- 5 points- 5 points

task achievement and appropriacy - 5 points

The distribution of points in each of the above-mentioned aspects is presented in the tab[e withrating scales below.

Mark(Pts)

Accuracy Fluency Interaction andCo[[aboration

Task Achievementand Appropriacy

5 o evidence of a widerange of structures andvocabutary, usedappropriatety andconfidentty t

. errors minimal in numberand gravity

. good mastery of Englishpronunciation features

o coherent spokeninteraction with goodspeed and rhythm

o few obtrusivehesitations

o contributes futly andeffectivety throughoutthe interaction

o the [anguage isappropriate to task(remarks, responses,questions, elaborationof ideas)

4 . evidence of a good rangeof structures andvocabu[ary

o a few minor errorswhich do not impedecommunication

. minor difficutties withsome pronunciationfeatures (which do notstrain the listener orimpede communication)

o occasional butnoticeab[e hesitations(which do not strainthe listener or impedecommunicat ion)

o contributes with easefor most of theinteraction

o on[V occasional andminor difficulties andinadequacies ofexecution or [anguage

Mark(Pts)

Accuracy Fluency Interaction andCotlaboration

Task Achievementand Appropriacy

3 . fair[V frequent errors andevidence of restrictedrange of structures and/orvocabulary (these do notprevent communicationof the essentiaI message)

. obvious L1 pronunciation

features with majordefects (they may strainthe listener and/or makecomprehension of detaiIdifficuLt)

. fairly frequent andnoticeabte hesitations

. communication isachieved but strainsthe [istener at times

o contributes effectivetyfor some of thejnteraction, but fairtyfrequent difficulties

. tasks are deatt within a [ imited manner

. the language is ofteninappropriate

o redirection may havebeen required at times

2 o frequent basic errors andtimited range'of structuresand/ or vocabu[ary impedecommunication and strainthe listener

o heaW L1 pronunciation

and widespreaddifficulties with Engtishfeatures impedecommunication of themessage and strain the[istener

o disconnected speechand/or frequenthesitations

o difficutty in maintain-ing contributionsthroughout

. may respond to simpteor structuredinteraction but obvious[imitations in freersituations

inadequate attemptsat the tasks using[ittte appropriate[anguagereguires majorredirection orassistance

I . errors and atmost nostructures and/.orvocabutary

o no attempt to produceinstances of grammarstructures, vocabutary orpronunciation

o no ftow of speech ataLt

o hesitationso [ack of attempt to

speak in general

o no contributionthroughout

. no response even tosimo[e interaction

o languageinappropriate

. no response toredirection orassistance

WRINNGGeneraL desciptionThere are eight tests in writing.

A[[ of them retate closely to the topics in theCoursebook Modutes and additionatty, they are basedon the Writing Hetps which are provided in theCoursebook. The writing tests aim to offer studentsthe opportunity to demonstrate their abitity to usetheir written language skitls effectivety.

Task typesThe foltowing task types are covered:1 writing a story2 writing a narrative3 writing a formal [etter4 writing a report5 writing a description of a ptace

6 writing a description of onesetf7 writing a persona[ letter

AssessmentAltogether, there are 20 points to gain in each test.The criteria for assessment inctude:1 range of vocabutary and structures used (5 points

maximum)2 organisation, linking and register (5 points

maximum)3 coverage of points and presentation of ideas

(5 points maximum)4 re[evance to topic, handwriting, spetling (5 points

maximum)

The specific criteria are shown on the next page.

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Mark(Pts)

Vocabulary andStructures

0rganisation andLinking

Presentation andRegister

Coverage ofPoints

5 . wide range of structureand vocabutarydemonstrating controIof [anguage

. clear organisationwith a variety of[inking devices

o oresentation andregister whol.tyappropriate to purposeand audience

. futl coverage of pointsreouired

4 . good range of structureand vocabutary,generalty accurate

o effective organisation,suitab[e [inkingdevices

o presentation andregister appropriate topurpose and audience

. coverage of pointsrequired withsufficient detaiI

3 o adequate range ofstructure andvocabutary some errors

. adequate organisation,simpte Linking devices

o presentation andregister on the who[eappropriate to purpose

and audience

o coverage of mainpoints required

2 . range of structure andvocabu[ary ,rathertimited, errors mayobscure communication

o inconsistentorganisation, fewLinking devices

o unsuccessfuI attemptsat appropriatenresentation andregister

. some omlsslonsand/or irretevantmateriaI

1 . narrow range ofstructure and vocabu[arylittle or no languagecontroI

. [ack of organisationand [inking devices

o littte or no awarenessof appropriatepresentation andregister

. numerous omissionsand/or considerabtyirrelevant materia[

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He enjoys to tisten@to ctassical music.I'd prefer to make/making an appointment now.I slept so bad/badly last night that I had totake a sleeping pit[.I don't think/am not thinking you shoutd invitehim to your wedding.He looked angry/ongily at his chitdren and saidnothing.I feel/om feeling that I understand the processvery wett.I'd quite like fo toke part/toking part in a motorrace.What kind of soup is it? It tastes awful,/owfullylI'[[ talk to you later, I hove/om having breakfastnow.I hate to get up/getting up very early onMondays.You look strange/strangely in these etegantshoes and this scruffu dress.

ffi rut the verbs in brackets into the PresentSimple, the Present Continuous or the PresentPerfect (10 points)

0 We ..........!4'!l/t......... (meet) regularly to play theguitar together.

1 I ............ (visit) three naturat historymuseums so far.

2 We ...... (move) to a bigger f[at.Coutd you hetp us transport our furniture?

3 I can't make a cake becatse Tom...... (forget) to buy eggs.

4 You shouldn't wear this old-fashioned hat, you

(need) a new one.5 The cr ime rate in New York . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (go

down) in the past ten years.

6 I . . . . . . . . . . . . (be) interested in Romanarchitecture since the 1970s.Professor Brown is an expert on GreekphiLosophy. At the moment he . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(write) an article on the life of Socrates.You lied to me yesterday, so now I

...... (not betieve) you any more!Coutd you ca[[ me back later? I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(watch) a very interesting documentary.I t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (nof snow) here a lot at thistime of year.

TEST Use of Engt ish

@ Conplete the sentences with the correct(5 points) form ofthe word in brackets. (5 points)

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He is a .....t4..Ae$-sf:+(..... (success) writer.He talked about his friend's accident with great

... . . . (sad).Bad grades at school have a(disaster) effect on her motivation.Smatl children are usuatly afraid of

.. . . . . (dark).Ana has great .. . . . . . . . . . . (dif f icuLt) inunderstanding her Italian friend.I was ... . . . . . . . . (desperation) to see herfor the last time.My sister is a very ...... (ambition)student. She atways wants to be the best.After the expedition their biggest probtem was

...... (exhausted).8 My grandfather got a medal for his

...... (brave) during Wortd War II.9 It was a very .......... (education) trip.

10 After the ...... (dead) of theirparents they went to live with their uncte.

ffi nead the text below and use one word to fiteach space. (10 points)

I am a good mixer, so I tend to (O) . . . . . . . . .&.. . . . . . . .friends quite easi[y. Many of them are veryinteresting, but nobody compares with Alice. She is53 years otd and stit[ very active. She can't(1) leading a boring [ife and(2) up a new activity every year. Shehas already tr ied bungee (3) . . . . and nowshe is very much (4) . . . . . . d iv ing." But oneof her greatest dreams is to get into the GuinnessBook of Records for spending the longest time on a(5) . . . . island. I doubt if she wi[[ eversucceed because she is a very sociabte person. Infact, last year she tried to go on a one-man boatexpedition down the Amazon. She set (6) .. . ...aLt the equipment but two days before the big dayshe gave the whote idea up. She just cou[dn't(7) . . . . . through with i t and backed(8) . at the last minute. I guess shewas afraid of [oneliness. I don't like trave[ling on myown either, so I invited Alice to go on a trip withme. We went to Brazi l and (9) . . . . . . . . . . . . . i tshuge rainforest for two months. Next year we areptanning to (10) ...... Popocatepett, afamous volcano in Mexico.

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TEST T Listening

Task IListen to a history lesson about the discovery ofAmerica. Read the questions below and circle thecorrect answerr a, b, ot c. (5 points)

1 When did the Irish monks set off on a journeyto America?a) AD 600b) AD 700c) AD 800

2 Saint Brendan wasa) Co[umbus'fot lower

information:- weather conditions- location- accommodation and living conditions- peopte and retationships- clothes and equipment used

Task 2Listen again and decide whether the statementsbelow are true (T) or false (F). (5 points)

According to the legend, there wereeighty Irish monks who first sailedacross the Attantic Ocean in order todiscoverAmerica. T /FAtthough the journey was [ong, it wasn'tvery tiring.The Irish legend inspired Cotumbus togo to America.The European exptorers used the Irishmonks' map to travel to America in thetwentieth century. ", T / FIn the twentieth century, the Europeansailors faced simitar dangers to thosedescribed in the Irish storv. T / F

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Show interest and find out more information aboutthe expedition. Ask questions about the followingthings:- means of transport- daiLy activities- difficutties and dangers- landscape- anima[s and ptants

T /F

T/Fb) the first European map-makerc) a leader of the expeditionThe monks travetted ina) a wooden sai l ing shipb) a leather fishing boatc) three specialty designed yachtsThe monks travelted to the new land fora) six yearsb) seven years

c) eight years5 In the twentieth century, the new expedition

travetled to America fora) six yearsb) eight yearsc) ten years

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TEST 7 Speaking

Tasklnagine that you have joined an expedition to adistant place, for example, a tropical jungle, adesed, the South Pole, or any other interestingplace on Eafth. After you have reached yourdestination, you call your friend /parent to tellthem how things are going. Your partner will playthe role of the friend./parent.

YOUGive an interesting account of what has happened.In your conversation inctude the fotlowing

FRIEND/PARENT

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TEST 2 Use of Engl ish

ffi Rewrite the following sentences with usedto/didn't use to or would/wouldnL (5 points)

He often worked overtime when he was young..H.e.t!6d tu..mrk.aarztfuw.afu*.[w. mr y.o.mgt ..Robert didn't smoke before, but now he smokes[ike a chimney. .................

We [ived near the mountains, and sometimes ouretder brother took us ctimbing.

In the 1980s the Internet was known onty to asmatl number of peopte.

4 Every time he came to visit me in Warsaw myfriends gave a party.

When Susan was a student she never talkedabout her friends behind their backs.

ffi fut the verbs in brackets into the Past Sinple,the Past Continuous or the Past Perfect. (12 points)

LiLl.i and Leon Rosenthat (0) ......!4ta?...... (be) born andhave ilways lived in Sydney. They (1)(meet) at a dance at a Jewish centre.'I(2) .. . . . fiust come) out of the army, and I(3) ......... ..... (Look for) a girlfriend/ says Leon.T (4) ............ (see) a lovely blonde, withcrocodite shoes. She (5) . . (wear) awhite dress and (6) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . (have) a f ine f igureJT (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . (not have) the crocodi le shoesthen,' Lil.ti reminds him. 'We[t, something struck meihe smiles. T (8) . . (not dance) withsuch a beautiful girl before. And at[ the other boys(9) (watch) usi That was in February1947. LiLti and Leon (10) . .. .. . .. (get)marr ied a year later and (11) . . . . . . . . . . (move)into what (12) (be) a storage spacebefore. This was tlreir first home.

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@ Rewrite the sentences replacing theunderlined words with the correct multi-part verbwith get,

0 Are you going to have problems?

(7 points)

2 gfoiles

His satary is very low now but he can managewith what he earns.

2 I have to return home before 11 p.m.

3 What time does this train arrive in Prague?

I need to write five reports for my work butsomehow I can't find time to do it.

Tom is gtad because his wife has a friend[yretationship with his mother.

6 The committee started working serious[v on theproject after the break.

My mother often says very unkind things to meif I 'm [ate.

ffi Choose the types of stories and filns fromthe box to complete the definitions. There aremore itens in the box than you need. (6 points)

adventure story legend autobiography cartoontravel story science fiction ghost story thriller

horror fairy tale humorous story wF6m

A .......a!-ttefl!....... is a book or fitm about life inthe west of the USA.A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is a story, usuatty wri t ten forchi tdren, in which many magical things happen.A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is an o[d story, not atwaystrue, in which famous events or peopte aredescribed.An ................ is a story of a person's [ife,written by that person.

A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is a f i [m in which charactersand scenes are drawn.A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is a book or f i tm about acrime.A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . story or f i tm is about eventsin the future or other worlds.

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TEST 2 Readi ng

Task IRead the text about vampires in literature anddecide whether the st-atements below are true (T)or false (F). (5 points)

L Merchants and travetters used to te[[stories about vampires to inhabitants ofSerbia and Transytvania. T / F

2 The nineteenth-century novels aboutstrange people and places made vampiresverypopular. T /F

3 Bram Stoker based his book on the lifeofareatperson. T/F

4 Stoke/s book totd a love story set in thef i f teenthcentury. T/ f

5 Mina was the name of Count Dracula'swife. T / F

Task 2Read the text again and answer the questionsbelow. (5 points)

1 How did the legends and stories about vampiresspread across Europe?

2 Where were the nineteenth-century romanticnovets set?

3 When did the book about the most famousvampire of a[[ times appear?

4 Why did Count Dracula fatl in love with Mina?5 What happened in 1.992?

Vampires - fact or fiction?

Everybody has heard stories about vampires. Theword vampire is of Stavic origin, as the legendoriginated centuries ago in south-eastern Europe, inTransytvania and Serbia. In the MiddLe Ages, therewere many fotk legends about vampires, but ptaces[ike Transylvania and Serbia seemed tike the end ofthe wortd to the peopte of Western Europe at thattime. Since the inhabitants of Germany, France andEngtand did not know much about these distant[ands, they listened with fear and amazement to thestrange tales to[d by merchants and trave[[ers.

With time, literature started to ptay an importantrole in poputarising vampires. Many romantic authorsin the early nineteenth century wrote novets aboutfoggy mountains, terrifoing creatures, distant castlesand their mysterious inhabitants. In 1897, BramStoker wrote a book about Dracuta, the most famousvampire of at[ time. He based his story on the tife ofa fifteenth-century Vatachian rul.er, Vtad IV Dracuta,who was known for exceptiona[ cruetty and criminalactions. Stoke/s tate was set in Transylvania, inCount Dracula's castle, and in nineteenth-centuryLondon. However, Drocula was not a historicaI nove[.It was a romance, a story about an unhappy vampirewho fe[[ in [ove with Mina, a beautiful girt whoreminded Dracuta of the wife he had tost years ago.

Later, vampires became part of mass culture. In thetwentieth century, Stoker's book was the source ofinspiration for fitm makers who started to make newversions of the originaI story. 0ne of the mostsuccessful movies about Dracula came out in 1992.This film, by Francis Ford Coppola, with Gary Oldmanand Winona Ryder, became a box office hit - itshows that every generation wants to discovervampires for themse[ves.

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TEST 2Task

Writ ing

Choose one of the following situations and writean exciting story.

A You were driving home after a party at nightwhen your car broke down.

B You were visiting the birthplace of a famousperson when you met somebody you didn't [ike.

C You were reading a book on a train home whena stranger walked into your compartment.

D You were flying to the USA over the AtlanticOcean when the pilot announced you wererunning short of fue[.

Include the following information in your story

- where it happened (country, town, public ptacee.g. airport, museum)

- when it happened (season, year, month, time ofdav)

- who was with you (friend, parents, teacher,relative, stranger)

- the weather conditions- what you were doing when the unexpected

event took ptace- what had happened before the unexpected

event took ptace- your feelings, emotions and reactions to it- if you needed hetp- how it ended- general impression


TESTA Use of Engl ish

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sentence. (4 points)

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I'd prefer6@staying at home tonight.When I was younger I used to hove/wouLd havefour dogs at home.What you say sounds very interesting/interestingly. But are you sure it's true?0h, come on! You have to go with us, you can'tback from it/out of if now.I don't know anything about his poems but hewrites essays very good/well.At[ candidates for this job have/are having morethan five years'experience in teaching bioLogy.I'm sure it is*an incredibly/absolutely great idea.I can't stand to watch/watching soap operas.It was very easy/easily for me to pass the exam.

ffi fut the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.(9 points)

0 We ........?t4aw4....... (move) to Israel just afterthe Second World War.

1 She ..... (not know) anything aboutlove until she met Henry.I coutdn't answer the phone because I

..... (have) a shower.Ifs so good to meet you here! We

..... (not see) each other for months.I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( f ind out) that my sister was inlove with a 50-year-otd history professor.

5 We ..... (renovate) our house now, sowe won't have enough money to go on holiday.

6 Margaret overs[ept thatrrnorning because she..... (forget) to set her alarm ctock.

7 Shakira is a very poputar Cotombian singer. She.... . . . . . . . (record) many interesting songs.

8 Anthony has a real gift for languages. He..... (speak) Italian, Swedish and

Hebrew.9 I was very nervous because I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(not give) a speech to a big audience before.

ffi fhere is a mistake in each line of this text.Find it and correct it as in the example. (10 points)

(0) My sister Ann is a very ambition person....q&ab.H.ae6..

(1) Since our chitdhood she always wanted to

(2) be the best. At schoo[ she woutd have

(3) top grades and the best resutts in many danger

(4) sports. She hated to be a [oser. One day

(5) Ann used to come home crying. She Looked

(6) terribty. Later we learnt that she didn't take

(7) part in a race because someone sto[e her

(8) running shoes. It was a real disastrous

(9) for her. She didn't forget this event, and

(10) I'm thinking that she is sti[[ a bit over-ambitious.

ffi Choose the multi.part verbs from the list tocomplete the sentences. There are more verbsthan you need. (5 points)

get on with, gel at, get across, tum up, put on, get by,get down to, get into, set up, take up, get round to,

ESlMcT., get to, go through with, be into

My parents finalty let me go to the party but Ihad to ......7e't.ba{k...... by 10 p.m.I was so angry with Tom. He promised to comebut he didn' t . . . . . . . . . . .She agreed to marry him but on the day of thewedding she just coutdn' t . . . . . i t andran from the church.Stop tatking for God's sake andwork!

..... a sweater, dear. I think it witt bevery cotd in the evening.I can't understand why you don'tour boss. He is such a nice person.Who witl ..... the equipment for theconcert?He tried to speak very stowly but he coutdn't

..... his message to the audience.I want my sons to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a new sportevery year. Last year they started judo.Do you have to ......... me every time Imake a mistake? I am on[y learning to drive.He does not have a wett-paid job but he earnsenough to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Types of stories

fair/ talttdthctiuo rtoripr

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My parents were rather poor and my..... money was on[y two dotlars a

week.I think a bear was here a minute ago. I can seeits fresh ..... in the snow.One of my earliest chitdhood memories is ourtrip to Warsaw. I got ............ at therailway station and my parents couldn't find mefor two hours.My husband is an archaeologist. He often goeson scientific expeditions and does a lot of

..... on ancient tools.6 Peter and Mark are very .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on

footbatl. They love both ptaying it andwatching it on television.

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(6 points)

Extreme sports Fi[m wordsbtryu,jtt*uViry sp&ia/, e/fubswwboarding

@ Conplete the sentences with appropriatewords. Use only one word in each gap. (6 points)

0 I'm tired of peopte; I would [ike to spend a weekor two on a desert ........14h/1d4.........

1 I don't remember exactly when he was born. ButI think i t was around the ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of thecentury. He woutd be about 1.00 years otd now.

TEST A Writ i ng

TaskThink about the most unusual adventure ofyourlife. Write a letter to your friend, describing thefollowing things:

where it happenedwhen it happenedwho was with youhow you travettedthe weatherthe Living conditionsunexpected eventswhy you enjoyed it or didn't enjoy itwhat was especially memorabte about thisadventure

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TEST A Reading

Task IRead the text and match the paragraphs with thequestions below. Write the correct paragraphletter next to each question. (5 points)

1 How did treasure hunting start?2 Why did the ships sink?3 What did the ships carry?4 Is treasure hunting worth doing?5 Is treasure hunting a dream or a reality?


1 What is 'Treasure Coast'?2 What kind of weather made the ships fatl apart?3 Who travelted on board the galteons?4 What were the treasure hunting companies

searching for?5 Why doesn't everybody go underwater treasure

hunting nowadays?

Hunting for treasure - the adventure of your [ife?

A Everyone dreams of adventures invotving tropica[istands or otd boxes fiLl.ed with jewetlery and coinsfound in the wrecks of sunken ships. For some peoplethese dreams have come true. It is because theyreatty know where to [ook for treasure.

B One of the best p[aces for treasure hunting is theAt[antic Ocean just off the eastern coast of Ftorida.This part of the Ftorida coast is actuatty cattedTreasure Coasf because of the many Spanish wrecksburied in the ocean's sand among the coraI reefs.These sixteenth-, seventeenth- and eighteenth-century ships saiting from Mexico to Sevitle atlcarried gotd, sitver and precious stones. The galleons,as they were ca[[ed, atso transported Spanish sotdiersand governors returning home from the cotonies withtheir own personal cotlections of gotd.

C An amazing thing is that the majority of the shipssank not very far from the coast. The reason for thiswas their saiting route. There was onty one narrowchannel used for navigation which ran north-southbetween the massive and dangerous coral reefs.During sudden tropical storms or hurricanes whichare common in late summer or earty autumn, thesegatleons often broke into pieces.

D In the second half of the twentieth century, agroup of historians and navigation experts foundrecords of shipwrecks in the Spanish archives, whichindicate the location of each sunken galleon. Sincethen, the exptoration of the sea bed has begun.First, there were scuba divers with metal detectors.Then, with the discovery of the first Spanish gatteonin the earty 70s, many companies became involved inthe treasure hunting. They were looking for items[ike the ships'anchors, captains'diaries andobviousty for gotd, sitver and coins.

E Today, the hunt continues but it is an expensivegame. It requires costty equipment and expert divers.It is time-consuming and exhausting work whichrequires long hours searching under water. Atthoughit may be quite dangerous, the resutts of the searchmay be unbetievabty rewarding.- Totat ITO

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TEST A Listening

Task IListen to an intewiew with John Randalf. Readthe questions below and circle the correct answer,a, b, or c.

1 Who had an unusual hobby?

(5 points)

a) Johnb) his granddadc) King ArthurWhen did John realty get interested in the otdEnglish legend of the Knights of the RoundTable?a) when his granddad toLd it to himb) when he was a studentc) when he visited Britain for the first timeWho was the best Knight of the Round Tabte?a) Sir Gatahadb) Sir Lancelotc) Sir MordredAccording to the most popular theory, whoactuatly was Arthur?a) a sixth-century invader of Britainb) a sixth-century miLitary commanderc) a sixth-century king of Britain

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5 Who was in love with King Arthu/s wife?a) Sir Percivalb) Sir Gawainc) Sir Lancelot

Task 2Listen again and tick (r'1the correct answers inthe table below.

John is a British historian and[ibrarian.John has cotlected a [ot of booksabout otd Engtish legends.John doesn't Like the etement ofmagic in Engtish legends.John isn't sure if King Arthur reattyexisted.John doesn't mind who King Arthurrealty was.

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TEST A Speaking

TaskTalk to your paftner and exchange informationabout the type of stories you like best. Etrpressyour opinions clearly. Use adjectives and theirmodifi ers la bsolutely, really, very, quitel, forexanple, lt was absolutely amazing, tt was reallystrange,

Student AFind out about the stories your partner [ikes. Askquestions about the fotlowing things:- type of stories he/she likes to read/tisten

to/watch- what makes a story attractive- his/her favourite characters- if he/she has ever tried to write a story (if yes,

what it was about)

Student BFind out about the stories your partner [ikes. Askquestions about the fottowing things:- type of stories he/she loved as a chitd- his/her favourite writers or poets- peopte who used to tetl him/her stories and

how they did it- if he/she has ever met any famous writers (if

yes, who it was and in what circumstances)

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I ...fuN..t.te%... (not see) you for ages!Tom, you have a black eye, and you, Robert, acut [ ip. Let me guess ... You ... . . . . . . . . . . . .(fight) again!I'm afraid I won't finish my project on time. It'sMonday today and I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (write) onl.yfive pages so far.Our guest today is Frank Parker, a wet[-knownpolit ician. Recentty he ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (vote) fora reduction in defence spending.The Jones don't feel [ike going to Japan withus. They ..... (visit) it twice andctaim there is nothing interesting to see there.With her fianc6 on a business trip Mary mustfeel very lonety. She ............... (cal,l.) usevery day this week.Don't tetl me you are too busy to help me withthe cooking. You ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ptay)computer games for the last two hours.We are very proud of our son. He ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(break) the school high jump record again.John is trying to buy a new apartment but he

..... (have not) any interesting offersyet.

ffi nead the dialogues below and think of theword which best fits each space. Use only oneword in each gap. (7 points)

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A: Can I (o) l"l" ...... you?B: Yes, I'd tike a (1) .... to Rome, please.A: Singte or (2) .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .?B: Single, please.A: Here you are.B: Thank you. Which (3) .. . . . does it

depart from?Number three.And how long does the journey (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .?Two hours and twenty-five minutes.Thank you very much.

At the airportA: Good evening. Is this atl your (5) ., . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . .?B: Yes, just this suitcase and this bag.A: CouLd I see your passport, please?B: Here you are. l

That's 0K. Here is your (6) ..... card.Go to (7) .. . . . number two.Thank you.

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S nut the verbs in brackets into the Present A:

B:Perfect or the Present Perfect Continuous.

@ Complete the sentences with appropriatewords. Use only one word in each gap. (10 points)

0 The ,fuqrlM. is a railway system in whichetectric trains travel mainty betow the ground.

1 A ... . . . . . . . . is a vehicte that can travelacross [and and water by producing a current ofair under itself.Al.L the chairs are taken but you can use thistabte as a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I go jogging five times a week. And what do youdo to .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f i t?I got to work twenty minutes late because therewas ... . . . . . . . . . . . . traff ic on the roads in themorning.I do understand that you coutdn't comeyesterday. You reatty don't have to ..........................any excuses to me.A ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is a boat or ship fortransporting passengers and vehicles across anarea of water.We't[ be sitt ing in the second ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .from the front of the train.A ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is a person who has to traveI a[ong distance regutarty between their home andptace of work.She is very tatkative, even when I catl her fromanother city we usuatty ..... a longconversation.A ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . is a person who is walking in astreet or other place used by cars.

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TEST 3 Listening

Task IListen to five people interviewed in the street and tick (/) the correct answers in the table below' (5 points)

Who is tatking about . Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Speaker 5

1 cycling

2 reading newspapers on the train

3 a famous TV show

4 driving a car

5 tourism

Task 2Listen again and decide whether the staternents below are true (T) or false (Ff .1 Speaker 1 believes that BMWs are the safest cars.2 Speaker 2 has never taken part in a TV show calted The Wheel of Fortune.3 Speaker 3 has visited Stonehenge once.4 Speaker 4 found it very difficuLt to get used to riding a bike in Holtand.5 Speaker 5 travels to work by train.

(5 points)T/Fr / rI /FT/FT/F

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TEST 3Task

Speaking

you and your friend want to go fron London to Paris. Discuss the infornation about the different meansof transport speed, comfort, length ofjourney, price, booking tickets, safety, discounts and specialoffers. Then decide how you want to go. Give your reasons.

PlaneLondon Heathrow-Paris Chartcs de Gaultediscount for studentsf70 returnone-hour flightmust book two weeks in advanceno extra luggage

TrainEurostar: London Waterloo-Paris Gare du Nordspecial offer for the summerf,65 return for a weekend, inctuding one night in a

hoteIneed to book in advancethree-hour journey, city ce4tre to city centre

CoachMagic Buscheap for studentsf25 singteleaves London Victoria at 8.00 a.m.arrives Paris Statingrad at 6.30 p.m.

every day

FerrySea[ink: Dover-Calaisspecial offer: day return for f8 on[ycars (four passengers): f100 singtepedestrians (and bicyctes): f20 singtetwo-hour crossingno advance booking necessary for pedestrians

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ffi Rewrite the sentences in the Passivebeginning with the words given. Leave out thedoer ofthe action if not necessary. (8 points)

0 The director has cancelted the meeting.

T h e m e eti n g . /u's..h ear,. e*r,ce..llcd.(.ry. &4.................d.ir.er*pr.)-.....

L Lawrence Ferlinghetti opened the oldest paper-

back book store in the United States in 1953.

The otdest paperback book store in the United

States

Police are inteMewing him at the moment.

He

More than a biltion peopte atl over the wortdspeak English.EngLish

They witL officialty announce their engagement

tomorrow.Their engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Tom is not going to invite me to his party.

Npbody has informed them where they shoutdstay.They ... . . . . . . . . . . .

Our PhysicaL Education teacher can make a good

basketball player of every PuPi[.Every pupi1 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .r ' . .

The UN General Assembly appoints the SecretaryGenerat.The Secretary General

ffi Rewrite the phrases using conpoundadjectives. (6 Points)

0 a journey of five weeks - ...*foe.M.i0a444/.1 a composition of 200 words2 a crew of nine men - . . . . . . . . . .3 a woman with dark hair - . . . . . . . . . .4 a teacher who is thirty -

5 a lesson that is sixty minutes long -

ffi Conplete the sentences using haveot getwith the verbs from the box. (5 points)

install /o pierce redecorate service shorten

She didn't [ike her hair so she went to theh ai rd resse r to .........lt a.tn.tt. da tte-.........My car isn't working very wett. I'[[ have to

Our new apartment is very nice and clean exceptfor the kitchen. We are going to

I'm afraid this skirt is too long for you. You wi[[need toI tike your nose the way it is. Ptease, don't

We don't have a telephone yet. I think we wit[next week.

ffi) Complete the following sentences with thecorrect multi-part verb with fsrn (5 points)

I am very disappointed that he didn't .t%t!!/.!;1.fr.at my party last night.Ifs getting dark. .... .......... the light,ptease.When my sisters are in troubte, they atways

me for support and comfort.Please, the radio a bit. I'mtrying to read and loud music disturbs me'The film was so violent that I had to

I just coutdn't watch it.I can't the taP and there iswater atl over the ftoor.

@ Complete the text below using only one wordin each gap. (6 Points)

My eLder brother Tom is a (0) ..........7.7-........ addict.

He spends hours in front of a TV switching the

(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . He watches the (2)

to be informed about current affairs and(3) ... . . shows to test his knowledge.

He ctaims that every TV programme has educational

vatue. For Tom even a (4) ........... show, in

which an interviewer talks to a wet[-knownpersonality, provides a lot of usefu[ information. Wet[,

I think that he just loves gossip about the lives of

(5) . ... . . Sometimes he sits with his eyes

glued to Ronaldo or Madonna tatking on the screen,

and ifs impossibte to make him switch(6). . . . . . . . . toanotherchannet.

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TEST 4 Reading

Task IRead Greg's report about his experience as ayoung journalist and answer the questions below.

(5 points)

1 What is the ITN buiLding made of?2 What impression does ITN make on its visitors?3 What did Greg do as a young journatist in the

streets of London?4 What does Greg compare the editing work at ITV

to?5 How far is ITN from the nearest tube station?

Task 2Read the report again and decide which answer iscorrect, a, b, or c. (5 points)

ITN is paticutarty interesting for Greg becausea) it is a modern museum of technology.b) it is the centre of wortd journalism.

c) everything is broadcast live there.ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 area) radio channets.b) TV channels.c) British branches of ITN.When he first worked at ITN, Greg covereda) political news.b) economic news.c) news about celebrities.Chancery Lane is the name ofa) the street where ITN is located.b) an underground [ ine in London.c) a tube station in London.If you are a very curioullTN visitor you cana) see [ive broadcasts of TV news programmes.b) report a debate in Partiament yoursetf.c) do your own survey among famous

presenters and journa[ists.

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Visitors to London are atways impressed by thisexciting city, with its numerous attractions of a[[kinds. For me, London's most interesting ptace is ahuge buiLding at 200 Gray's Inn Road, the home ofITN - Independent Tetevision News. This was myLondon for the past year. Once you get into the glassand steel giant, you cannot resist the feeting thatyou have come to the centre of the wortd. Hundredsof journatists and the most famous presenters arerushing around with reports of the latest world news- atL just around you.

ITN is a huge news organisation providing bultetins,scripts and pictures to independent radio andtetevision stations around the UK. Whether you arewatching ITV, Channe[ 4 or Channe[ 5, you wit[ seethe news that is broadcast from Gray's Inn Road inLondon. For those who are more curious, it is worthcoming to see the building itsetf. If you are luckyyou can even see Channe[ 5 News broadcast [ive.

When I first came to ITN, I was a student of radioand television journatism. Working as a youngjournatist in Engtand, I had the chance to see thethings ordinary peop[e cannot see. I never thoughtthat I woutd be sitting at a journatists'desk inPartiament listening to the live reports of debates. Itook part in many press conferences of top ministersand government secretaries. I was doing my ownsurveys in the streets of London.

One of the strangest things was the way most of thejournalists did their editing work. They did not usecomputers, but rather they cut up the tapes and thenput them together with some sticky tape. I fett I wasin a museum of technotogy.

If you happen to be in London, remember, the centreof the wortd is at 200 Gray's Inn Road. Just take theCentral Line of the underground to Chancery Lanestation. It is onty a five-minute watk to ITN. Standthere and try to imagine what wondertul things aregoing on inside.

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TEST 4 writ ing

TaskIn your local newspaper you have read an articleabout the council's plans to build a motorwaynear your town. You decide to respond to thisarticle by writing a fornal letter to the editors.In your letter, express your opinion and showyour attitude, You nay wish to state yourarguments for or against building a notorway.Choose frorn the suggested options below:

Arguments for a motorwaY:- faster access to nearby vittages, towns and

cities- decrease in the number of trucks running across

the town/city centre- fewer cars in town - no traffic- new ptaces of work for the unemptoyed (e.9.

motorway maintenance works and cotlectingfares for using the motorwaY)

- ensuring road safetY

Arguments against a motorwaY:- high degree of pottution and noise in the

motorway area- no protection for migrating animals- taking land from farmers- destruction of historical ptaces of interest

(someti mes uni ntentiona[)- moving many peopte to other (sometimes

distant) houses - additional cost- high cost of buitding new road

Renenber that you can add your own arguments for or against'

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TEST B Use of Engl ish

There are mistakes in seven out of these tensentences. Find then and rewrite the sentencescorrectly. (10 points)

0 Mary expects a baby. ....44ar.7t.w..e'xp*hn4.w-........hubY''

00 He usuatly has a stice of home-made bread forbreakfast. .......c0.rrect....

I have been beating my sister at tennis threet imes this week.

2 I went to the optician to test my eyes.

How long have you been having thesesymptoms?

We get the Washington Post delivered to ourhome five times a week.

5 After a torty-five-minute break we went back towork.

My tittte brother Tom is exhausted because hehas run for two hours. . . . . . . . . . . .

7 I have a darkroom at home so I can have this John:

fi[m devetoped mysetf.

She wenton a picnic with her six years old Linda:chi Ld.

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r;Hi Read the text and put the verbs in bracketsin the Active or Passive voice in the correct tense.

(7 points)

When you visit Rhydyronnen in Wates, you(O) . ..a.il1-g.e't..... (get) a very friendty wetcome fromJames and Tina F[anagan, who (1)(operate) this unusua[ project for many years. It(2) . . . . . . . . . ( incl ,ude) an inn, restaurant, shopand post office as we[[ as three cottages. SeveraI

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years ago the NationaI Trust (3)(restore) the property, which ( ) . (be)unused for a number of years. Now i t is once more animportant part of vi[[age [ife. The setf-cateringcottages (5) ( furnish) in nineteenth-century styte, but with modern conveniencesincluded. Rates (6) ......... (start) at f1.40 aweek. More information and maps of Wales can(7) . . . . (order) f rom James and TjnaFtanagan, Rhydyronnen, Cwmdu, Llandeito, Dyfed,Wales SA19 7DY.(Adapted fron SpotLight 2/1996, p.13. HoLiday Planner'96.)

l$ Read the dialogue below and think of theword expressing opinion, agreement ordisagreement which best fits each space. Useonly one word in each gap, (7 points)

Linda: What do you (0) . . . t /1,Wk.. . . . . . about thedeath penalty, John? Should i t be abot ishedin our country?

John: Wet[ , in my (1) , cr iminatsshou[d be punished for what they do. I f theyhave ki t ted a human being, they shoutd dietoo, don' t you think?

Linda: No, I'm afraid I don't (2) .. .. withyou. Nobody has a right to take anybody'sLife.Nobody except for murderers, right? It(3) to me that you aredefending the most dangerous cr iminals,Linda.No, you are (4) . . . . . , I 'm notdefending anybody. I just can't see how thedeath penatty can make our [ives safer. I amin (5) . . . . . . . . . . of sending such peopteto prison for [ife.

John: And paying a lot of money to keep themthere? I don' t Like this idea. and I thinkmost people in our country are(6) it. Nobody likes payingtaxes.

Linda: Nonsense! I think people prefer . . .(knock at the door)

Mum: Sorry to (7) . . . . . . . . . . you, but there issomeone on the phone for you, John.


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{g$ Add four nore words to each category. (8 points)

Means of At the raitway Televisiontransport station programmes At the airportbus information desk soap opera air hostesscar ticket drama check-in

4 The pol ice came when footbatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the day'

started fighting and vandalising the stadium.

i$ Complete the sentences with appropriate 5 They took him to hospitat after he had beenwords. Use only one word in each gap. (8 points) knocked over on a zebra

0 My father is a ......rt.i.-.1fu:ft..... photographer. He 6 My parents are Greenpeace activists and they

pfiotographs onl.y animi1s and pl.anis. ' are involved in the campaign against air and

1 John came to schoot almost two hours late water """""'because he'd got ... in a traffic jam. 7 One ... of being setf-employed is

2 .......................... monoxide is the poisonous gas the lack of job security and sickness pay'

that comes from motor vehictes. 8 There are detays on our main motorway because

3 If you don't know what to do, you can always of """"""'...'......".. I don't understand why they

... to Martha for advice. have decided to repair the road in the middte of

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TEST B writ ins

TaskYou have tesearched the problen of traffic and Include the following features in your repottsafety for children in your town. You are noth"ppi with the resulti. write a report rot yiut - general description of the problem

bcalluthority/council. - reason for writing and aim of the report- good points

Research results - bad points

state of roads: bumpy road surface, many holes, - suggestions as to possible sotutions

possibitity of accidentsnumber of zebra crossings: only one next to each

school - not enoughtraffic tights near schools: very often not working

at atlnumber of potice officers and traffic wardens taking

care of chitdren - hardty ever seen in the schoolareas

other conditions: speed Limits, other drivingrestrictions .

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TESTB Reading

Task IRead the text about the history of the Beetle car and then read the notes taken by three students.Decide which are the correct data in each section and mark your choice with a plus (+1. (5 points)

Beet le is st i [ [ manufactured in Brazi I on the or iqinal[icence.

The War interrupted deve[opment of the Beette andthe factory was used for military production.However, as soon as the war ended, Beetleproduction restarted and by 1.912 the totaI numberof cars produced increased to over 15,000,000.

It was then that the Beet[e in Wolfsburg wasreptaced by the new Gotf modeI which actuail.y hadnothing in common with i ts older brother. The cardesigners decided to make a car completeLy differentfrom their or igina[ model. In 1,975, Volkswagenintroduced this new Go[f in the United States whereit was ca[[ed 'Rabbit'.

Over the years, there were many models ofVolkswagens, produced by using the BeetLe and GoLfas a start ing point and inctuding many otherconcepts and standards. The mass media advert isedthe entire fami[y of Volkswagen cars: passat, Jetta,Po[0, Derby. There were vans and various sizes andtypes of trucks. They were manufactured in Emden,0snabruck, Wolfsburg and other German cities.

Many peopte today are of the opinion thatVotkswagens are among the most comfortabte anopowerfuI cars in Europe. Atthough the Beette ishard[y ever seen in the streets any more, the ownersof the few remaining Beetle modets stit[ make aneffort to keep their sma[[ cars in the best possibtecondition. What is more, they are very proud ofdr iv ing a car with a history behind i t .(Adapted from The World of Englishl

Notes

The Volkswagen Beetle:Facts and figures Student A Student B Student C1 year of first Beetle production 1908 1.972 1,935

2 American modeI that reptaced Beette in 1,975 'Rabbit ' 'T 'model Gol.f

3 country where Beette is stiL[ produced todav USA Brazil Germany

4 good points of the first Beetle [ow price classicaI shape comfort

5 changes to Beetle over the years changes insize (became

bigger)

changes in theengine

construction

changes in i tsLooks (got a more

modern look)

Task 2Read the text again and decide whether the state-nents below are true (T) or false (F). (5 points)

1 Ferdinand Porsche was involved indesigning the Beette. T/F

2 The Wotfsburg company produced about15,000,000 Beet le cars. T / F

3 0f at l the Votkswagen cars, the mass mediawere especiatty interested in advertisingtheBeet le. T/F

4 Nowadays, i t is qui te common to seethe Beette car in the street. I / F

5 Onty a few Beetle owners try to maintaintheir cars in a good condit ion. T / F

A legend on wheels

In the 1930s, the Wotfsburg car factory in Germanyproduced the f i rst inexpensive car ' for the peop[e' -the Beette. Nobody reatty expected it to be such agreat success. I t was the idea of the wel l -knownconstructor, Ferdinand Porsche, and it immediatetybecame even more popu[ar than Ford's 'T ' modeI whichwas at that t ime the most modern and popular car.

The production of the 'T' modeI continued for 20 yearswithout interruption between 1.908-1,927. The Beetlehad a production [ife of 48 years between 1,935-1,978.This mode[ had not changed throughout the years,except for some modifications in the engine. Itremained the same size, and was retative[y cheap andsimpte in construction. Even today, the Votkswagen


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TEST B Listening

Task IListen to a radio plogranne about the snallesthouse in Great Britain and circle the correctanswer, a, b, or c. (5 points)

1 Conway's old walts surrounding the town havea) 23 towers and 2 gates.b) 22 towers and 3 gates.c) 32 towers and 3 gates.

2 Conway's castle dates back toa) the MiddLe Ages.b) the Renaissance era.c) the Rococo period.

3 The house in Conway is very smatl. It isa) less than 3 metres high and 3.5 metres wide.b) less than 1.5 metres high and 2 metres wide.c) less than 3 metres high and 1.5 metres wide.

4 0n the ground ftoor, there is onlya) a fireptace and a tabte.b) a bed and a dressing tab[e.c) a washbasin and a smatl table.

5 The house in Conway was saved bya) the [oca[ authority.b) the editor of a [oca[ newspaper.c) its landlord.

Task 2Listen again and answer the questions below.

1 where is conway? (5 Points)

2 Where can you find a water tap in the smatlesthouse in Great Britain?

3 Where can you find a bedroom in the smattesthouse in Great Britain?

4 What is the cotour of the front of the smallesthouse in Great Britain?

5 What do you need to do when you enter thesmattest house in Great Britain?

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TEST B Speaking

TaskWork with your partner. Discuss what you likeand don't like in the nedia. lf you are of thesame opinion, try to express your agreenent. lfyou don't share the same feelings, also make itclear to your partner. Youcan choose one 01 moteof the following topics.

N ewspapery'magazines/periodicals- type which you both tike, say why- artictes you usually read- how often you buy them- your favourite journalists

TV programmes- type you like best, say why and give examples- how much TV you watch weekty- your favourite channel- yourfavourite speakey'presenter/commentator

Radio broadcasts- type you like best, say why- your favourite radio presenters/

DJs/commentators- when and how much you listen to the radio- adverts you like or dislike


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$ Rewrite each sentence with nust, can't, mightot might nof so that it neans the sane as thesentence before. (8 points)

0 I'm sure she is more mature than her sister-in-law.She..truat..b..e.!npr.k.!t&&tt?/.tlJ4/.kLa{-.....sia&r;i.nr.(a.ur.

1 Ifs possible that my parents are enjoyingthemsetves in Barcetona now.

job.You

3 Ifs quite probable that she didn't make a goodimpression on his parents.She

Maybe they love their son more than they areabte to show.They

I'm sure she is te[[ing us the truth about theaccident.She

6 Ifs possibte that Robert visited her in hospitalwhite we were abroad.Robert

Barbara

Maybe some of our politicians don't want to runfor the next term.Some of our potiticians ..................

# put the verbs in brackets in the correct formwith will, may,/mightor be going fo to expressfuture events. (5 points)

0 I don't need your heLp. I think L..attl,ntmge...(manage) myse[f.

1 I know! We .................. (buy) a mobilephone for her birthday present. What do youthink?

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Watch out! You ................ (fatt) down thestairs!I'm sure our country ........ fioin) theEuropean Union within the next three years.I'm not preparing ChitLi con Queso for our dinnerbecause some guests ........ (not Like)spicy food.I've decided not to go to Peru with them and Ihave atready made some other arrangements. I

each gap. (10 points)

When did your son first take ..........tt9...... ..basketbat[?We have the worst possibte weather for ourhotidays. This continuous rain is getting me

I can't up with my etder brother anymore, he keeps complaining about everything.The parents and teachers must get

to tatk about the pupits'progress and difficulties.I know you don't like the way I dress but youdon't have to put me .................. in front ofeverybody.I think you shoutd ........ up drivingunti[ you fulty recover after your eye operation.

W Conplete the table with the opposites of tihe(7 points)

0 usual unnrtnl

I retiab[e

2 tolerant

3 sociable

4 organised

5 aware

6 sensitive

7 honest

My parents ....... (spend) two weeks at the

2 I don't betieve you decided to quit your presentseaside instead.

S) Conplete the sentences with one word in

7 I'm sure Barbara doesn't.[ave any idea about our adjectives given.reunion next month.


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TEST 5 Listening

Task IListen to a conversation between three friends outside the cinena and tick (/) the correct answers inthe table below. (5 points)

Task 2Listen again and match the people (Sue, Lisa, Jake and Tom - one of then expresses two opinions!) withthe opinions and convictions below Write the people's initials next to each statement.

1 Sue is never punctuat.2 Sue might not notice us in the caf6.3 Sue might have got stuck in a traffic jam.4 I'm prettlr sure that we decided to meet here at 3.30.5 My father is very stubborn.

(5 points)

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Who is . . . ? Lisa Tom Jake Sue Jennifer No one

1 absent-minded and disorganised

2 understanding

3 stubborn

4 impatient and irritated

5 talkative

TEST 5Task

Speaking

Look at one of the pictures. Your partner willexanine the other picture. Discuss the picturesfollowing these stages:

1 First, describe Uou, i,*ur. to your partner.Inctude the fotlowing points:- physical appearance (age, buitd, face, hair,

eyes)- famil.y background- personatity and character- skiLts and abitities- styte of life (occupation, house, daity

routine)- relationships with other people- tikes/disl.ikes- past and future [ife

2 Listen to your partner/s description. Fee[ free toreact and ask questions when your partner isdescribing his/her picture.

3 Look at both pictures together to findsimitarities and differences.'

i - - - - - - - - - - - - - ; - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - . l t



W Conrplete the conditional sentences with thecorrect tense of the verbs in brackets. (9 points)

0 You know that I can't afford this ring. If I.......ur..urd...... (earn) more, I r.w-w&hu.y. (buy)you the whole wortd!Ifs a pity I didn't go to Spain [ast summer. If I

. (go) there, I ... (have)a chance to brush up my Spanish.If I were you I .............neighbour to court.If Martha ... (not come) in tenminutes, we ............................ (start) the gamewithout her.I did it because I was deepty in [ove. I

... (not do) so many stupid things if I

... (not fatL) in love with Ann.The probability of winning a [ottery is extreme[ytow. If I ............................ (win) a lot of money, I

... (not have) to work any more.

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ffi Rewrite the sentences, replacing theunderlined words with the correct multi-part verb,using the verbs in the box. (5 points)

fall 6 eo look put put

0 Our children have a friendly retationship with

If you don't remember her te[ephone number,try to find it in the telephone directory.

The British Theatre Group is going to produceand perform Pide and Prejudice next month.

Lefs review these German exercises again tomake sure that you understand everything.

If you are late with your payments, you mighthave to pay some extra money.

They had to detay the concert untiI next weekbecause one of the singers had a bad cotd.

ffi nead the text below and think of the wordwhich best fits each space. Use only one word ineach gap. (8 points)

The school my parents had chosen for my(o) ......fumtw!!2-... was one of the best schoots inmy city. The (1) ....... was typical ofsecondary schoots in our country; we usuatly had sixclasses every day. There were many (2)we had to foltow. Everybody had to wear a navy-btue(3) . . . . . . . . . . . dur ing school t ime, and you couldbe punished for not doing your (4) . . . . . . .The schooI provided good sports (5) .................Extra-curricul.ar (6) ....... included a dramactub and schoo[ (7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . to someinteresting places. Since it was a (8)school most students stayed on the school premisesfor the who[e week. We went home onty once amonth.

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ffi Complete each sentence so that it means thesame as the sentence before. (8 points)

My brother regrets he can't ptay the vio[in.My b roth e r wi s hes .ha. a &. p!+y. the.qip.ltl.t .........Our potiticians don't care enough about thewetfare of the poor and underprivi[eged.Our politicians shoutd

2 I regretI wish

I to[d them about the incident.

Sometimesfor he[p.He wishes

he wants to vi5it his parents to ask

It's a pity I didn't tatk to her at the party.I should

I regret I fe[[ asteep in the middte of the fitm.I shoutdn't

I think our teachers are too demanding.I wish

7 lt's a shame that you went there.You shou[dn't

8 I'm sorry I didn't dress property for the occasion.I wish . . .?- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


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Task IRead the newsletter about computers in theEnglish language classroom and decide what theunderlined words refer to in the text. (5 points)

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TEST 6 Readins

1 them2 they3 ones4 them5it

Task 2Read the newsletter again and decide whetherthe statements below are true (T) or false (F).

(5 points)

Computers wit[ attract at[ the attention ofstudents in language ctasses. T / FTeachers of English can easity be replacedby good computers. T / FSome teachers do not believe that theywi[[ ever learn to work with the Internet. T / FTeachers shouldn't use computers as toys. T / FEvery magazine about computing containsa free CD with ideas of how to teachEngtish. T / F

Computers in the.English language classroom

Dear Teacher of Eng[ish,Computers are invading every branch of our lives.Companies, banks, airports, offices, hotels, radio andtelevision stations have these smart machines. Whynot let (1) them into Engtish [anguage classrooms?You should not be afraid of computers stealing at[the attention in your classes. Remember that acomputer is only a tooI to assist the teaching andlearning process - just Like a cassette recorder, videoor tetevision. Computers, no matter how good, cannever reptace teachers. Before introducing computersto the ctassroom, both teachers and students needbasic computing skitts.

Many teachers are determined to get on the Internetand exptoit the amazing resources avaitabte there, butat the beginning (2) they do not have much faiththat they witL be abte to achieve anything. Stjl.L, it ispossible to accomptish more than you reatty dream ofthrough a simpte phitosophy: [earning by doing.Within a few months or weeks, you can learn how todesign your own website and [ead an Internetdiscussion group for teachers of English in Easternand Central Europe.

Here are some usefuI tips for the shy (3) ones:

PIay around. The computer is a toy. Click on menusand see what options are avai[ab[e. Usua[[y, you canundo most actions. Try out a[[ possib[e steps.

Calm down. No matter what happens, do not panic.There are hetp fites to help you find out about aproblem you might be having. If you are stitlconfused, ask someone to he[p you.

Reod a /ot. You can [earn a lot from books andmagazines about computing. Additionatty, somecomputer magazines give away free CDs with nicesoftware on (4) them.

Don't give up. There are onty three rutes here: try, tryand try again. The computer is on[y an intelligentfooL. If you don't succeed, turn it off and listen tomusic, watch TV or go for a walk. A few hours laterget back to (5) it and you might see things in a newLight.

Just imagine the possibil.ities with the magic ofcomputers in your EngLish ctassroom: correctingpronunciation, communicating with classes in otherparts of the wortd via e-mait, getting to knowcotleagues, sharing experiences, your studentsworking on virtuaI projects with partner classesthousands of mi les away . . .

It is so fascinating and it is alt just a click awa

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TEST 6Task

Writ ing

Inagine that there is a conpetition in whichsfirdents are asked to describe tte way schoolswould/should look in the frrture. You havedecided to enter this conpetition and write adetailad description of the school of the frrture.Rely on your creativity and connent on thefollowing things:

- look of the school. - buil.ding and its size,colour, number of floors, number of ctassroomsand their equipment

- its location and facitities- subjects taught and timetable- other activities- use of computers and information technology- number and 'tyrpe' of teachers and students- ctass and home assignments- school transport- arguments for and against attending classes in

this school- other

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$ Circle the correct alternative in each $ there is a nistake in each line of this text.sentence. (4 points) Find it and correct it as in the exanple. (10 points)

0 I was angry with him because we were in a (0) Last night we have gone to a pub. I washurry and he waLked very slow@

1 lf/Unless she pays the fine noq she won't be (1) comptetety inaware that the time wastaken to court.

2 It may not/can't be Tamara. She is in Moscow at (2) passing so quickly. It might be 11 p.m.the moment.

3 We calted an ambulance suddenly/immediately (3) when I reatised it was so lately that I hadafter we saw the accident.

4 By 2020 more than 600/o of peopte will/are (4) to leave. But nobody could have watkedgoing to use the Internet every day.

(5) me home. Perhaps if I asked Tom before,$$ Cornplete each sentence so that it nreans thesane as the sentence before. (8 points) (6) he wouLd wait for me. But he was gone

TEST C Use of Engl ish

0 I think my friends are having a great time now.My friends night ,b..e.@.*grutttttt*-.M.lr.. (7) and I had to get home bv mvself as quick

1 Ifs a pity you didn't confirm the booking.- (8) as possibte. My mum must be worriedYou shoutd2 She doesn't spend enough time studying for

school because she has to work in the evenings. (9) about me' I should ca[[ her from the pub

(10) but I forgot. She is rather untolerant, so

3 I don't like the factwith that ta[t, rudeMy sister shoutdn't

that my sister is going outguy from her ctass.

5 I'm very sorry I huri your feelings bymentioni ng your ex-girtfriend yesterday.I wish

she was not going to accept any excuses.

3) Choose the rnuhi-part verbs fron the list tocomplete tfre sentences. There are tnole verbs

(5 points)

catch up with, put off, fall behind, get at, go over,put up with, look up, put down,!t@

0 When did you frrst ......t*k*.t+fr...,. fishing, John?1 For your homework ............................. al.t the new

words from this text in your dictionary.2 David was seriously iLl. and missed more than

two weeks at schoot. Fortunatety he managed to.... his studies very quickty.

3 Never .... titl tomorrow what you cando today.

4 You can invite your classmates to our house, butI witl not .... your friends stayingovernight.

5 Don't .... Jane again! She reatlydoesn't know what she has done wrong.

4 They had a lot of problems because they didn't than you need.deaL with the matter properly in the first ptace.If they

6 I didndidn'tIf he

't stay at his place longer because hemake me feel welcome.

7 It is quite possibte that the minister didn'tknow about the corruption scandat.The minister might

8 Tom regrets he doesn't know much Dutch.Tom wishes


{$ Conplete the sentences with appropriateadiectives. Use only one word in each gap.

(10 points)

o A ....dkory4tmc/.r...conference is very badLyplanned.

1 A ... . . . . . . . . man has no hair on his head.2 A ... . . . . . . . . person is someone who works

a [ot.3 Someone who is ........ often changes

his/her fee[ings, from being happy to being sadand depressed.

4 If you have your own money, food and housing,and you can support yoursetf, you are

of your parents.If nobody can trust or depend on you, you arecomplete[ySomeone who is ........ cares onlyabout himsetf and nobody etse.Somebody who atways tetts the truth is very

5Rptu 6ltoru,g

8 If you are .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . you show that youcare and understand the feetings of somebodywho is suffering.

9 Someone who is .. . . . . . . does what hewants to do and refuses to do what otherpeopte say.

10 If you are ........, you avoid meetingpeople and you don't [ike tatking to them.

$ ffatctr the words fron the two colunns toform neaningful expressions. (3 points)

4 resist

a) on my homeworkb) some words in her earc) the secret to someoned) at the ctass of noisy boyse) eating another bar of

chocolatefor rude behaviourat a watch

5 gtance

6 whisperf)

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TEST CTask

Writi n g

You want to join a penfriend club called PEN-PAIEXCHANGE. Answer one of the personaladvertisements below. Write a short letter inwhich you describe lourself to your futurepenfriend. Write about

- your physicat appearanct (age, height, build,face, hair, eyes)

- your famity background- your personality and character- your skiLts and abitities- your style of life (occupation, house, daity

routine)- your retationships with other peopte- your Likes/distikes- your past and future life

2

3

UrszulaBrwinow Poland14, blue eyes, blonde hair, atways smitinghobbies/interests: reading books, writingletters, listening to music, trave[ing, meetingpeopte and playing the keyboardwi[[ answer every letterlanguages: Engtish, some German and Russian

SamehCairo, Egypt20, student of arts facuttyhobbies/interests: reading and footbatlwants to correspond with sports loverslanguages: Engtish and Arabic

Katelyn and CourtneyPLymouth, USA16, twin sistershobbies/interests: both enjoy dancing andplaying soccer (footbaLl.); Katelyn [ikesgymnastics, Courtney prefers to drawlook forward to hearing from young people theirage, possibty from twinslanguages: Engl.ish

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TEST C Readi n g

Task IRead the text about Barbara Caftland and decidewhether the statenents below are true (T), false(F) or if there is no infornation (Nt). (i points)

L Barbara Carttand's books are mostpoputar in Japan, China and Russia. T / F / NI

2 Barbara Carttand wrote her first novelwhen she was in her earty twenties. T / F / NI

3 In her opinion, Engtish manners arenolongervatued. T/F/NI

4 She was famous for her sense ofresponsibility and justice towardspeopte. T/F/NI

5 She basdd her books on the lives offamous people she had met. T / F / NI

Task 2Read the text again and conplete the tablebelow with appropriate information. (5 points)

Barbara Cartland - pretty in pink

Barbara Cartland, the wortd's best-seil.ing writer andQueen of Romance, died at the age of 9g in May,2000. Writing an average of 23 novels a year, shecompteted over 700 books which have beentranslated into major [anguages, inctuding Japanese,,Chinese and Russian. Her literary career started in7923 and she sotd over 900 mittion copies of herbooks worldwide.

Even in her late nineties, Barbara Carttand was futl ofthe energy of a much younger woman. Al.though shecoutd not see or hear very wet[, she listened carefultyand talked with enthusiasm about EngLish societyand its vatues. She said: 'What we have to do isbring back the wonderful manners EngLish gentlemenused to have. At[ over the wortd, when I was a littLegir[, they atl thought the Engtish had beautifuLmanners and behaved extremety weLtl

Barbara Carttand respected the ideal.s of charity andkindness. 'It 's very important to think about newideas for heLping peopte/ she said. ,Nobody botherstoday. Peopte are not hetping each other the waythey used to. We must get away from thatj Shesupported a number of British charities. She was alsofamous for ptaying an active role in potitics. Shemanaged to get government support for programmesto provide houses for etderly people. She was evenresponsibte for a change in the taw which forced[oca[ government to provide sites for gypsycommunities and enabte gypsy chitdren to attendlocaI schoots.

She met potiticians, royatty, and stars from atl overthe wortd, but meeting the rich and famous was notthe most important thing in Barbara CartLand,s tife.Instead, she said: 'The great thing is reatty to feel.that you're hetping other peoplej She wanted to beremembered for her books through which she tried togive moratity, beauty and love to the wortd.

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Cart[and'spersonatity

Cartland'swritingcapacities

Carttand'sachievementsin Britishsociety

Carttand'sbetiefs aboutcontemporaryBritish society

5 The genera[content ofher books

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TEST C Listening

Task IListen to the interview with Jeremy Blackwood's guests. In the table below tick (rz) the things they didand put a cross (X| if they didn't. (S points)

Who . . . ? Speaker 1 (woman) Speaker2 (man)

1 went abroad after consutting their parents

2 couldn't afford to study abroad

3 prepared a CV to send to the sponsoring institutions

4 [ooked through newspapers, books andleaflets to find the necessary information

5 said that you should treat your education as aninvestment

Task 2Listen again and decide whether the staternents below are true (T| or false (F).

1 Jeremy Btackwood's guests completed university courses in the USA.2 A university education in the USA may cost about $70,000.3 If your parents are not rich, the university wil.L not accept you untess you write a letter

describing your future plans.4 Sponsoring institutions atways repty, but they may require additionat documents.5 If the sponsorinE institution [ikes your letter of apptication, you are invited to an interview.

(Text adapted fiom The World of Englishl

(5 points)

T/FT/F

T/FT /FT/F

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TEST CTaskWork with your partter. Share your ideas and opinions about learning. Consider the following questions.Find as matry answers as you can.

Sp..k ing

: what makes a good schoot?- what makes a good teacher?- what makes a good student/tearner?- what makes a good lesson?

Remember to:- rely on your own experience as a student- refer to real-life situations- give examples- be polite when you disagree with your partner


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TEST 7 Use of Engt ish

ffi neport the following orders and sentences. $ffi Cornplete the sentences with do, getotUse the beginnings provided. (10 points) make.

L 'Don't look at people like that!'She totd me

' I have never used bad [anguage beforeiHe claimed

'I won't pay back a[[ my debts in ten yearsJMy father said

'Read the instructions carefulty beforebeginning the testiThe teacher totd the class

5 'w; ;;;;il ;; il;;;;;; ;;iil;;,il;; ;;;yearlShe said

'I'm not going to [et you ruin your LifeJMy mum announced

'Don't drive over 50 mph on this road.'The potice officer ordered the caretess driver

'And I want to stay here for two monthsjShe added

9 'Could you give me a hand with the cteaning,please?'My sister asked me

10 'I was arguing with my boyfriend untit11 o'clock at nightlBarbara admitted

(5 points)

Even if you ............d1............ badty in the test,you witl sti[[ have a chance to take it again.Don't worry! We atl .... mistakeswhen we start learning a foreign language.I can't promise anything but I't[my best.I didn't mean to interfere. I just wanted to

.... him a favour.Let me .... a suggestion. I think weshould do some charity work for our community.When I .... a pay rise we witL be abteto pay off our debts.

0 'I'm writing my diploma project nowlMy b oyf ri e n d s ai d tLwt. h.e..w.at . w-*i.M. hk............. d,ipfu ttnz pr-oje*.fu,e*k*.............................. :.....

a)b)c)d)

a lot of detaitsnotes during the history tectureat the meetingmore information about thesuspectso everybody can hear youetegant clothesvery early in the morning

e)f)

s)

ffi Conrplete the table with the nouns formedfron the adjectives provided. (6 points)

$ Complete the sentences with appropriatewords. Use onfy one word in each gap. (6 points)

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A ......!M...... is a doctor who looks after anima[s.More and more peopte nowadays don't want towork for a boss. They give up their jobs in bigcompanies and becomeA .............................. is a person who doesdangerous things instead of the actor in a fi[m.Take a ..... breath, and then btowinto the batloon.A .............................. is an artist who makes objectsout of wood, metal or stone.Two foreign languages and communication

..... are essentiaI for this position.Niki Lauda was one of the fastestdrivers in the world. He [oved cars and s

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ffi matct the phrases from the two columns tonake neaningful expressions. (3 points)

0 turn up1 put on2 go into3 speak up

4 get up5 take down6 find out

0 organised orqantsatbn1 strong

2 ftexibte3 weak

4 generous5 patient

6 logical

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TEST 7 Listening

Task Ilisten to the interview with Eric Hardworker andtake notes following the guidelines below.

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Task 2Listen again and decide whether the statementsbelow are true (T|, false (Ff or if there is noinfornation (Nl). (5 points)

1 Eric Hardworker works for an agencyforunemptoyed peopte. T /F /NI

2 The governments of wett-developedcountries are best prepared to solvetheprobtem of unemployment. T /F /NT

3 If you are an expert, your emptoyerwitl provide you with a free mobilephone and a pack of business cards. T / F / NI

4 There is no need to inform yourfuture emptoyer about your quatitiesbefore thejob interview. T / F / NI

5 Having business cards is not asimportant as getting on we[[ withpeopleatwork. T/F/NI

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(5 points)

List:

1 two things thatjobtess peopleshould do tofind employment

1

2

2 two things thatmake you anexpert in yourfietd

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2

3 two useful piecesof equipmentwhen you arelooking for a job

1.

2

4 two qualities whichemployers findimportant incandidates lookingfor a job

7

2

5 two things thatare important for aprofessionaI image

'1.

2

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TEST 7Task

Spebking

Work with your partner. Look at the list of jobsbelow. Compare them, considering qualifications,responsibilities, duties and privileges, salariesand working hours.

Jobsminer, pianist, computer programmer,toy factory worker, secretary, teacher, doctor,traffic warden, judge

Additionally, answer these questions:

1 Which job is the most cha[lenging/dangerous/unheatthy and why?

2 Which job is especialty time-consuming andwhy?

3 Which job requires extra qualifications and why?4 Which job gives you benefits e.g. a car, a

mobite phone, etc.?5 Which job would/woutdn't you like to do and

why?

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f$ Circle the correct alternative in eachsentence. (13 points)

072

I don't want@tistening to you any more!I refused to pay/poying my sister's bitts again.I think we should consider to go/going to Spaininstead of Brazit. It witl. be much cheaper.If you decide to go on strike, you may risk foIoseflosing your job.I don't mind fo wait/woiting a bit longer, butmy wife is getting impatient.He offered to meet/meeting me at the station.I suggested to warm/warming up before thegame, but they wanted to start right away.He promis'ed to confirm/confirming ourappointment by Monday.They expanded their business and ptanned foprovide/providfng services to our [oca[community.

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9 You shoutd avoid to embanass/embarrassingpeopte by asking them very personat questions.

10 They couldn't afford to spend/spending theirhoneymoon in Paris.

t7 I can't stand to get/getting up at dawn.72 Did you expect to be/being promoted so

quickty?13 It was my mother who advised us to buy/buying

a semi-detached house outside the city.

{$ neport the following questions. Use thebeginnings provided.

'How good is your English?'H e a s ke d n e .......... fti.m g o o d.w.,/. EN.g k [k !.(r. fl{.........'Why are you trying to make me change mymind?'She asked me .................

'Have you ever written a [etter of complaint?'My friend wondered

'Where do you get atl these gadgets from?'My mum asked me

'Can you start work on Monday at 9 o'ctock?The inteMewer asked me .................

'How long were they working on this project?'My friend wanted to know

'When did you decide to get engaged to Emma?'I asked him

7 'Are you going to accuse him of steating yourcar?'My sister wanted to know

'How many students were there in your schoo[?'She was interested to know

'Wit[ you be abte to check our essays next week?'The students asked the teacher

@ Rewrite the sentences, replacing theunderlined words with the correct multi-part verbfornred fron one of the verbs given in the box

(8 points)

hurry )o6k look look drop pick hang catch go

If you don't like this idea, I wi[[ try to finda n ot h e r s o [u ti o n .. !.f y.q* 4a r;. I. tri*c.fu.. fu.,. t....a//1 kefu . wtlts.. rp.k&b-k,.....................Can you stop the car and leave me at the corner,please?

Who wil.L take care of our dog when we are onholiday?

We need to return home because my mother is(9 points) seriousty i[t.

Watk faster,boys! I don't want to miss our lastbus.

She was 20 metres ahead and I had to run toreach her.

6 0n my way home I need to co[tect Mary fromkindergarten.

Every year the chitdreChristmas.

n wait exLectantty for

Wait a second,address down.

I will take a pen to write the


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TEST 8 Readi n g

Weddings - the Scottish way

Dear 5irs,

Having read the 'Scottish Issue' of your magazine andhaving just come back from my daughter,s wedding inScotland, I thought that your readers might beinterested to learn of some of the customs andtraditions in Scottand today in connection withmarriage.

Some time after the engagement, the young couplehave to decide the day and date of the wedding. It isconsidered untucky for the coupte to get married in themonths of May and January and these are usuattyavoided.

Many Scottish girls think that it is a good idea thatfamity and friends give the bride-to-be weddingpresents before the ceremony. There are differentcustoms related to the showing of presents in differentparts of the country. In the West of Scotl.and forexampte, they are shown on the weekend before thewedding, when home-baked cakes, sandwiches, tea,whisky and sherry are served.

Another custom is the btackening of the groom a fewdays before the wedding. Mate friends get together and,leaving the young man with on[y his underpants on,cover him with a mixture of oit, ftour, coffee and othersticky substances and throw feathers over him. Thenthey might tie him to a lamppost or take him aroundthe town in an open truck, hooting the horn.

0n the wedding day, after the ceremony at church, rosepetats or confetti are thrown on the bride and groom.They are atso presented with rilver horseshoes whichare betieved to bring good [uck. As they leave by carfor the reception, the groom throws coins out of thewindow, which are collected by smatL chitdren.

At the reception, the bride and groom are the first todance. Traditional music is ptayed by a fiddter, anaccordionist and a drummer. At the end of the evening,the young coupte are pushed into the middte to thesong 'For He's a Jotly Good Fettow'. Then everybodyjoins hands and ends the cetebration of the wedding bysinging Auld Lang Syne'. Finatty, the coupte leave fortheir honeymoon in their own car decorated withbaltoons, cans and o[d shoes.

I hope your readers find these events interesting.

Muriel WittiamsG[asgow

(Adapted fro.in, World of English)

Task IRead the text about Scottish weddings and decidewhether the statements below represent facts (F)or opinions (O). (5 points)

1 It is usuatty unlucky for the youngcouple to get married in May or January. F / 0

2 Giving presents to the future bride beforethe ceremony is a good idea. F / O

3 The btackening of the groom takes ptacea few days before the wedding.Sitver horseshoes bring good Luck.

F/0F/04

5 At a Scottish wedding reception, there istraditional Scottish music. F / O

Task 2Read the text again and decide whether thestatements below are true (Tf or false (Fl. (5 points)

1 The young couptes usuatly get marriedbetween January and May. I / F

2 In western Scottand, peopte organisereceptions at which they show presentsto the young couple. T / F

3 After the wedding, the groom throwscoins through the window of his car toshow his generosity to the guests. I / F

4 The wedding reception in Scottand beginswith the young coupte dancing. T / F

5 In Scottand, the bride and groom leavethe wedding reception in a bat[oondecorated with otd shoes and cans. T / F

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TEST 8 Writ ing

TaskWrite a letter to a friend telling him,/her aboutsome personal natters. Choose one topic frornthe list below:

- an adventure in a foreign country- a fitm/performance you have seen recentty- an interesting person you have met recently- an important decision you have made recently- an exciting place you have visited recently

Try to make your letter interesting hnd realistic.

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TEST D Use of Engl ish

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ffi there are nistakes in seven out of these ten Robert: 0h, come on ! I have been late only once sosentences. Find them and rewrite the sentences far.correctly' (10 points) Hitl.ary: Yes, but I was standing in the rain for fifty

0 I said him that I needed to go. .1.fu.(&.hi44.!rfu4t minutes!

t nutrzd,to ao -- J-' """""' Robert: 0K, 0K. This time I am not going to make

. ' . ' " """"""""" : , r

o0 They faiLed to arrive at the hoteL in time for a you wait for me'

late dinner. .....AAff.?et..............L I have never had such a good work b.f.;. ...:... 0 Robert asked Hittary """"""'l'wu:iltp"au"

1 He also wanted to know

z My mother ordered me that I don't t..u. ii. ? Hittary answered

3 She added

3 I can't stand being totd what to do by t";.;; 5 Hittary said """""""'

who has no.idea about anything. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 she atso asked7 Robert wanted to know

6 Have you considered moving to some otn:: . ^ & complete the sentences with the correct formcountry where they need computer specia[ists?

"I*" *ora in brackets. (4 points)

8 Hil.tary answered9 Later she begged

5 You did a tot of mistakes in your tast 10 Robert explained1.1. HiLtary reminded him ...............composit ion, John.1,2 Robert said

unemptoyment rate began to acceterate

' I :f :ry;: il :;Jil ;;; :: . ..:, ;:;:ffii,i;#*[,, R.be*s wh. w.n,he8 To my surprise, our teacher suggested to 0scar for best ............... . (act) [ast year?

postpone the test until next Tuesday. 2 For this position we need somebody with a lot

9 Don't disturb her! She is makinq an exam

of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (create).3 My students' potitical .. (aware) was

tomorrow and she needs to go over her notes very impressive.again. .............................r... 4 Andrew's parents didn't reatLy care about his

.. (emotion) needs.10 They refused pubLishing my second book because _

the topic was not very interesting. Qf Complete the sentences with one word ineach gap. (8 points)

0 If you don't remember the meaning of this

to the cinema tonight? 2 When I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . back at the past, I canHittary: No, I don't. And I have to visit my aunt in now understand everything much better.

ffi neaa the following dialogue and report it. Use word' you can look it ""'k"fr""' in your biLinguat

the besinninss provided. (it;;jrtti -

dictionary'1 You can go if you're in a hurry. I wi[[ catch

Robert: How are you, Hittary? Do you feel like going .. with you in a minute.

Hil.tary: Thafs a good idea! What time can you pick 4 She can't answer the phone now. Can you

hospitaI today.Robert: I't[ go with you if you want.

me up?Robert: Would 5 o'clock be 0K witfr you?

3 Is it a true story or did you make it?

. on a minute?5 The lecturer was speaking so quickly that

Hitlary: Sounds good to me. But don't be [ate, please! nobody was able to take . notes.


I don't feel like sitting at home al,L day. Whydon't we go ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for a watk?Ifs freezing outside. I think you shoutd

. on something warmer, Henry.My dad was mad when he found

that I had been absent from schoot.

@ trrtatct the words from the two colunns toforn neaningful expressions. (3 points)

a) somebody a favourb) a deep breathc) a phone catld) the situation difficu[te) attention to your teacherf) somebody a Liftg) a good time

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@ Conplete the sentences with the adiectivesfrom the box. There are more adjectives than youneed. (3 points)

ffi unfar deplorable organisedinnovative well-off flexible

The pizza you made is very t*t-t/ ....... Ifseven better than in Pizza Betta.I can't imagine how peopte can live in such

...... conditions.The manager had a lot of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ideas,and we a[[ expected some changes in ourcompany.We're planning to fly to Paris next month, butwe can be ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . about the exactdate.

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TEST DTask

Writi n g

The JOB HUNTERS AGENCY has advertised sumner jobs in the USA in your local newspaper. Read theads and write a letter to JOB HUNTERS applying for one of them.

Inctude the fottowing in your letter:- reason for writing- why you are interested in the job- description of your persoial quatities

quatificationspracticaI skitlsexperience (if any)

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obs in the UsA

4rneeks:raking"1;:,,.:Tlgllf :ffii"ll"Jilli,H3'ffi 'illT'l"iT:ilequiredli"i" "i""ting

with --^+^hreq lookin* aftet animals, working in the

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TEST D Readi n g

Task IRead the text about nobile phones and find thecorrect sentences (a-e) for each gap (l-5| in thetext below. (5 points)

a) Even schoolchildren now have the opportunity tocontact their parents or friends over their ownmobite phones directty from the school premises.

b) ALthough today's ce[[u[ar tetephones are muchcheaper than the first model availabte, they stitl.remain more expensive to buy and use thanregular tetephones.

c) HardLy anybody woutd give a positive answer tothis question.

d) Atthough it hab taken a long time to make themavaitabte to everybody, it is now ctear that theyenabte us to communicate with the most distantptaces.

e) Yet, it is often amusing to hear such 'successfulpeopte using their phones to cat[ friends from barsand restaurants when cheaper pubtic payphonesare nearby.


1 When did the tetephone become anindispensable machine in our lives?

2 What makes it possibte to communicate over amobite phone from a great distance?

3 Why do many'successfull people not use thepubtic payphones?

4 What is the difference'in price between the useof a mobite phone and a regutar phone?

5 Why is a ce[[utar phone compared to a ca[culatorin the text?

Phones in fashion

The necessity for telephones is unquestionabte; theyhave become, especialty since the 1950s, an essentialtool in modern [ife. One may argue if a real'need'exists for peopte to use their telephones as often asthey do, but can you imagine your life without oneat home, or even in your car, or when on hotiday inthe mountains, for instance?(1) . . . . . . . .

In recent years mobite phones have becomeparticutarly fashionabte. Technicatly catled cetlularphones, they are one of the great contributions oftechnology to our tives. (2) ............ Cal.tscan now be made from far away areas of the wortdthanks to a vast web of microwave transmissiontowers, antennas, and satetlites in space that tookyears to devetop and buiLd.

The most basic car phones in use today attowbusinesspeopte to remain within their offices' reach,and drivers to travel alone safety. Smalter and lightermodels now a[[ow users to take their tetephonesalmost everywhere, inc[uding the beach, theirweekend home, and even some aeroptanes.(3) . . . . . . . .

Nowadays, throughout the wor[d, the celtutar phonehas become a status symbol, without which in somecultures it is assumed that you be[ong to a 'towerctass' of '[ess successfuf peopte. (4) .It is simply a way of showing off and making oneselflook important to others.

Obviously, mobite phones are convenient but thisconvenience also has its price. (5) ... .. . . . ...0n average, cetlutar phone catts are about twice asexpensive as those from regular phones andadditionatty, you have to pay a monthly fee to useyour phone.

Stit[, mobile phones witl continue to improve inqua[ity, and prices should continue to decrease. Itmay not be tong before the cel[ular phone is as basicas a catcutator in the lives of many peopte aroundthe world.

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(Adapted from The World of Englishl

TEST D Listening

Task IListen to five dialogues and decide whether thestatements below are true (T! or false (F|.

(5 points)

At the restaurant Emma's friend orderedthe gritl.ed turkey with roasted peppersand new potatoes. T / FMrs Raise booked a singte room with abathroom. T / FThe taxi driver wants to setl John thesma[test car vacuum cleaner. T / FThe passenger on the ptane wants toknow if she coutd use the bathroomafter landing. T / FJoanna is taking a three-week coursein Engl ish in Bath. I / F

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Task 2Listen again and answer the questions. (5 points)

1 Why does Emma like the restaurant so much?2 What is the probtem with Mrs Raise's

reservation?3 How much does the vacuum cleaner cost?4 What time is the p[ane due to arrive in Madrid?5 How many Eng[ish courses in Britain has

Joanna done so far?

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TEST DTask

Speaking

Work with ynur partner. Talk about the culturalstereotypes of dre following nationalities. Whatare their characteristic features? What do theythink about one another?

French, English, Russian, American, Japanese,Spanish

Noq togedrcr anrre? sone.of the questionsbelow:

- If you were to live in a foreign country wherewoutd you choose to settle down? Why?

- If you were to marry a foreigner whatnationatity would you choose? Why?

- Have you ever had a shocking cuttura[experience white travelting abroad? Whathappened?

- Have you ever done anything inappropriate in aforeign country? What was it? What did it resultin?

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TAPESCRIPTSTEST 1 - LISTENINGWho really discovered America?Teacher (T): Now class ... Can you tell me who was the

first European to arrive in America? Well, Adam?Barbara? Who can remember? Yes, Luke ...

Luke (L): I guess ... it was Christopher Columbus. He wasthe first.

(T): OK. When did he arrive in America? Do youremember? Gina?

Gina (G): Erm ...1492?(T): Correct. This is actually what many people believe.

But have you ever thought that somebody discoveredAmerica before Christopher Columbus? For example,a group of monks from Ireland?

Adam (A): What do you mean?(T): Well, according to the legend, around the year AD 600

a group of eighteen lrish monks set off on ajourneyinto the unknown Atlantic Ocean. They had a leader,Saint Brendan. They sailed in a leather boat similar tothe ones hshermen use today in lreland. Theirjourneywas long and exhausting.They travelled for sevenyears, and faced all sorts of dangers at sea. When theyreached the land, they called it Land Promised to theSaints. They also gave names to a lot of places theyvisited.

Barbara (B): Can I ask a question?(T): Certainly, Barbara.(B): It's very interesting, but how can we be sure that it is

true?(T): Good point. First of all,-as I said, it is a legend. But

many European explorers and map-makers took thelegend very seriously. You see, a lot ofearly maps usenames which first appeared in the Irish story. EvenColumbus knew of it - it was one of the things thatinspired him to look for a land beyond the Atlantic. In1970, a few people from Ireland tried to find out ifcrossing the Atlantic in a leather boat was possible andif the places in the story really existed. They studied thedetails of the monks' joumey,{ook the same route andfound that the islands in the Atlantic from the storvwere there.

(L): What about the leather boat?(T): Well, the boat wasn't very comfortable and it made the

journey even more diffrcult. The sailors faced manydangers - icebergs, volcanoes, various sea creatures.But they managed to land in North Ameica in 1916. Itwas in May. So we can assume that the leather boatwasn't that bad. Do you agree, Gina?

(G): I don't know. I'm not fully convinced.(T): Well, of course, there is no historical proof that Saint

Brendan really discovered America. But this group ofIrishmen proved to the world that it is very probable.

TEST A - LISTENINGThe legend of King ArthurRadio announcer (RA): Welcome to our Saturday

programme 'Stories of the World'. Today, our guest isJohn Randali an American historian and a journalist.John is here with us to talk about hi5.unusual hobby,which is ...?

(JR): Hello, listeners. It's my pleasure to be here. Well, I'mnot sure my hobby is really unusual, Ijust lovereading old English legends.

(RA): ... old English legends ... I see ...(JR): Yes ... I've done a lot of research to find as many of

them as possible. I've visited a large number oflibraries and bookshops and I've got quite a bigcollection of early stories of Britain.

(RA): Is there anything you particularly like?(JR): To be honest - yes. I'm sure everyone has heard of

King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.That's my favourite one. I absolutely adore the hero,and the story itself.

(RA): Right. Tell us, then, how it all started. How did youlearn about King Arthur?

(JR): It was long, long ago. My granddad used to tell methis story again and again. But I really got interestedwhen I was doing a course in the history andliterature of medieval Britain at university. I wascompletely fascinated by the legend, its heroes and itsunique atmosphere.

(RA): There are, however, many different versions of thelegend.

(JR): Yes, that's true. But all of them talk about the Castleof Camelot, King Arthur's brave heart and hismagical sword Excalibur ...

RA): ... and also his friends - I mean - the Knishts of theRound Table ...

(JR): That's right!(RA): Can you mention a few names?(JR): Certainly. There's Sir Gawain and Sir Percival. Next

comes Sir Lancelot, the Knight who fell in love withArthur's wife, and his son, Sir Galahad. who was thebest knight. And maybe one more, Sir Mordred - hetumed out to be Arthur's dishonest nephew. All theiradventures contain surprising events and the power ofmagrc.

(RA): OK, John. Have you ever tried to frnd out the truthabout Arthur?

(JR): Hmm ... That's not easy to answer. I've read anumber of books but I really can't say ... I mean,historians don't know if he really existed at all, whohe was or what exactly he did. The most populartheory however, is that he was simply a militarycommander, and not a king at all. In the sixth century,he fought against the Anglo-Saxon invaders ofBritain.

(RA): Do you think that this may have an influence onArthur's popularity nowadays?

(JR): No, not really. Personally, I don't think that this willmake Arthur less popular. Anyway, it doesn't makeany difference to me.

TEST 3 - LISTENINGThe wheelInterviewer: Excuse me, what's the first thing that youassociate with the word 'wheel'?Speaker 1: Well, the wheel? It's about cars, I guess. Isimply love driving my car. It's brand new. I haven'ttravelled much in it but it's amazing - it can reach the speed


of 180 km per hm. It's quite comfortable. My best friendsays I'm going to crash it one day if I keep speeding likethis. But be's *rong. He thinks that only BMWs are safe. Idon't agree. Why doesn't he try my Opel instead, I wonder?Intervier* OK - let's ask a second person. Excuse me,what's the first thing that you associate with the word'wheel'?

Spcaker 2: Oh, obviously The Wheel of Fortune. You haveheard the name, I'm sure. I watch this TV competition everyFriday with my family. My dad especially is crazy about it.He knows a lot of words and he is particularly good atguessing the final category phrases. Once I told him to takepart in it, but he said that he wouldn't guess a single word. Idon't believe him. I'm sure he would do well!Interviewer: And now for a third person. Excuse me, what'sthe first thing that you associate with the word 'wheel'?Speaker 3: Well, I associate this word with somethinground. Let me think. Oh, yes. Last year I visited Stonehenge.It's a popular tourist atffaction in Wiltshire. It consists of agroup ofvery large, tall stones arranged in circles. As far asI know, they were put there in pre-historic times perhaps as away to study the sun, the moon, and the stars. It's incrediblybeautiful and has its own character. I'm going to go thereagain this su[lmer.Interviewer: Let's ask someone else - number four. Excuseme, what's the fust thing that you associate with the word'wheel'?

Speaker 4: Wheel, you say? Of course, I'd say two wheelsas I'm thinking about my bike. I lived in Holland for a fewyears. It's normal for people there to travel around the cityby bike. I got used to riding it so much that I'd find it verydiffrcult to live without it. I don't have a driving licence somy bike makes my life much easier.fnterviewer: And one last person. Excuse me, what's thefirst thing that you associate with the word 'wheel'?Speaker 5: Are you asking me about means of transport?Well, I prefer trains. I live far from the city centre. No car.No direct bus either. The only way of getting into town is bytrain. But it's so time-consuming. I don't like it but at least Ihave time to go over an article or tko, so that before I get towork I know what is going on in the world.

TEST B - LISTENINGThe smallest house in Great BritainSo here it is. Conway, a small town on the north coast ofWales. There is much evidence of the past here. Just look atthe old walls surrounding the town, its 22 towerc and 3gates. The castle is a masterpiece of medieval architectureand is one of the most complete in Europe. But one of thebiggest tourist attractions in Conway is small in size: it isless than 3 metres high and 1.5 metres wide. It is theSmallest House in Great Britain.Noq if you take a closer look at it, you may start to wonderhow it was possible to live in it. To find an answer we haveto go inside. The cooking was done here - in this tinyf,rreplace. In this small kirchen, there is hardly any place tosit apaft from the little round table. Even the water tap ishidden behind stairs. Let's have a look at the bedroom now.Only a tiny bed, a small dressing table and a washbasin. It'snot very comfortable. Why don't we have alook outsideonce more? Oh. My head!

In the nineteenth century the house was consideredunusual, although it was a normal place to live. In 1900, thelocal authority decided to send representatives to check thecondition of the house. When the inspectors came, theowner said to them, 'I'm afraid I shall have to step outsideso that there will be room for you inside.' Eventually, thedecision was taken to demolish the house. Fortunately, itwas saved by the editor of the local newspaper who pointedout that this was the smallest house in the country. Now, itis still here, with its red-painted front and its landlorddressed in traditional Welsh costume. It's open to touristsfrom all over the world. Just remember - when you step in,don't forget to lower your head!

TEST 5 - LISTENINGLisa: I can't stand it any more. Where is she? We've beenwaiting here for half an hour. If she thinks . . .Tom: Lisa ... Stop that. There is still time. We could go tothis caf6 on the comer if you like.Lisa: No, no, Tom. Let's wait here. She might not notice usin the caf6. But it's unbearable. She's always late. Jake,what time did you tell her to come?Jake: I'm pretty sure that I said we were meeting outsidethe cinema at 3.30. But I might have said 4.30. Now I'mnot sure.Tom: Listen. Don't worry. Sue must be on her way. Don'tget impatient. It's Saturday aftemoon. You know howdiffrcult it is to get anywhere in town at this time of day.Give her some more time.Lisa: Jake, have you got your mobile phone? Call her orI'll go uazy.Jake: No you won't. Look, there she is. Sue. What tookyou so long?Sue: Hi. I'm sorry I'm late. I knew it would end like this.First, my dad wanted me to walk the dog. He didn't want tohear any excuses. Then, Jennifer rang and was talking aboutsome shopping she'd done yesterday. You know, when shebegins her stories you're sure to spend half the day listeningto her. Finally, when I got in my car, I realised I hadforgotten my driving licence. And then, there was anaccident in Baker Street. Lots of people, a traffic jam, youknow ... But I am here. We can go in ...Lisa: All right, Sue. Have you got your ticket?Sue: What, enn ... Oh no!

TEST C. LISTENINGThe art of financing your studies .Presenter (P): Hi, everybody. I'm Jeremy Blackwood andthis is your weekly 'Outlook for the Future'. In today'sprograrnme, we are going to talk about studying abroad. Tomake it more realistic, I've invited two graduates of well-known American universities and colleges. They're going totell you what steps to take to study abroad. So, let's start.What actually made you go abroad to study? Was it yourdream or perhaps your pa.rents' choice?Speaker 1: Well, in my case it was me who made - I guess- the right decision. I think the majority of young peoplenowadays do drearn ofgoing abroad, not to mentionstudying there, but very few actually do it or at least believethat it may become a reality one day.


Speaker 2: I agree. Everybody knows that studying abroadgives you a unique chance to learn about the culture andatmosphere of another country. But many people arediscouraged by the long and complicated procedures thathave to be dealt with before you go.(P): That's exactly what I wanted tq ask you about. What

did you have to do before yorfivent abroad?(S1): Obviously, it is clear that money is the key problem.

Most people lose heart at the first stage because theyrealise they couldn't afford it even if they got acceptedinto a university. Hardly anyone can. To be honest - Icouldn't. I didn't have $70,000 to spend on universityeducation.

(P): OK, then. So, how did you manage it?(S2): It is possible to find the money even if you don't have

rich parents. It takes a lot of time and effort but it ispossible. All you have to do is convince someone thatyou are worth it.

(Sl): True. You must start thinking about it early so that youhave enough time for sending letters, receiving repliesand so on. I began a year before I went abroad. First,you've got to consult various institutions likeembassies, consulates, libraries which have experienceofthis kind. They have books, leaflets and advice.From my experience, I can tell you that not all theassistants are competent. It is good to find out asmany addresses as possible. Newspapers andmagazines can be very helpful. Look for foundationprogrammes for students.

(P): What do you do then?(S2): Just write to them and present yourself- like I did.

Prepare a CV and a letter describing your plans andsend them to a number of sponsoring institutions, youknow, places that might give you money for yourstudies.

(P): How long do you have to wait for their reply?(S2): Well, you don't always get an answer, or it takes some

time to get it. Some of these institutions needadditional documents or an application form frlling in.What is important is thatlou should treat youreducation as a kind of investment. The companieswhich are willing to sponsor your studies abroad mustbe sure that it is a good investment for them. If theyfind your application interesting, you will be asked tocome for an interview.

(P): Still a long way to go. All right. But that's somethingto talk about after the break.

TEST 7 - LISTENINGUnemployment

Eric Hardworker, ajob consultant and advisor in ajobcentre, is talking about the problem of unemployment. He isgoing to present a number of helpful hints on how to get ajob for people who are experiencing the problem ofunemployment for the first time.Eric (E): Unemployment is d dramatic problem in manycountries. Govemments are trying to find solutions andprovide as many jobs as possible. However, much dependson the attitude and involvement of the unemployedthemselves. ,

Interviewer (I): What do you mean?

(E): Well, if they are really interested and determined to findemployment, they should take advantage of all possiblechances. They should be ready to accept any type ofjoband even to change their profession or requalifu.

(I): That seems quite challenging. Can you, then, tell uswhat to do to find a satisfying and well-paid job?

(E): First of all, you must position yourself as an expert.Being an expert means that you are good at what youdo and that you know your skills and abilities. It alsomeans that you know your duties and rights. What ismore, it often means that you have a positive attitudetowards yourjob and co-workers - this can be seen inyour body language and your speech.

(I): And what's the best way of contacting futureemployers? How do you get known?

(E): The second step in getting a job is writing a detailedletter describing yourself as an expert in your field. Youshould send it to everyone you'd like to work for with aletter of reference giving a positive opinion about you.

(I): What are companies and firms looking for?(E): Oh, they usually want you to be available all the time.

So, it would be wise to have a mobile phone and a faxmachine for sending and receiving documents andimportant information. They want you to beresponsible, hard-working and punctual. But what theyvalue most of all, however, is being loyal towards youremployer.

(I): What about a professional image? How important is it?(E): Very important, dehnitely. Finding an interesting and

well-paidjob is also a question ofinvesting in yourimage as a professional. One of the things you could dois have your own business card. But above all whatcounts is your own positive way of dealing with peopleand the ability to maintain good personal relationshipsat work.

(I): Thank you very much indeed, Eric. That was EricHardworker, ajob consultant and advisor.

TEST D - LISTENINGNarrator: Dialogue one. At a restaurant.Emma has taken her friend to her favourite restaurant intown.Emma (E): So ... this is the restaurant I told you about.What do you think?Thnia (T): Mmm, it's nice. There's a good atmospherehere. Do you come here often?(E): Mmm ... about twice a month. It's my favourite - this

is where I met my boyfriend Paul.(T): I see.. .(E): And the food here is great.(T): So, what do you recommend?(E): Let's have a look at the menu. The grilted salmon with

mushroom sauce and mixed salad sounds lovely,doesn't it? I'll have that.

(T): Mm, it does sound nice. I think I might have the same.Hang on a minute. What's this? Grilled turkey withroasted peppers and new potatoes. Yes, I'll go for thatinstead.

(E): Good choice. I had it last time. It was delicious. Whatshall we drink?


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(T): I'll have sparkling water.(E): OK ... I'll have the freshly squeezed orangejuice.

Well, we're ready to order now. Where's the waiter?(T): He's jusl gqming over.

Narrator: Dialogue two. At a hotel reception.Mrs Rais€ is trying to get a room at a hotel.Rrceptionist (R): Good evening, madam. How can I helpyou?Mrs Raise (M): I've booked a room for three nights.(R): Can I have your name, please?(M): Certainly. lt's Raise.(R): OK, let me see. Hm ... Is it a single or a double

room?(M): A double room. With a bathroom.(R): A double room with a bathroom. (pause) I'm sorry,

madam, but we don't seem to have a reservation underyour name.

(M): Oh ... I made the booking two weeks ago. Could youcheck it again, please?

(R): Yes, sure. No, it's not here. I'm really sorry.(M): How extraordinary! Do you have any rooms for

tonight?(R): I'm sorry, madam, but we are fully booked.(M): In that case, I'd like to speak to the manager, please.(R): Certainly, madam. Can I have your name again,

please?(M): Yes, it's Ana Raise. R-A-I-S-E.(R): Oh, R-A-I-S-E. I thought it was R-A-X-S. I do

apologise, madam, my fault. Yes, we have gotyourreservation. I should have asked how you spell yourname in the first place. Here's your key. And I'mreally sorry about the misunderstanding.

Narrator: Dialogue three. In a taxi.John has just returned from a business trip. He is taking ataxi home.

John (J): Hello, 38 Winston Sffeet, please.Taxi driver (T): OK, 38 Winstonrstreet.(J): You must be taking good care of your car.(T): What do you mean?(J): It's very clean. Not a speck of dust anywhere. How do

you do it with so many passengers every day?(T): Well ... There's a solution to every problem. Do you

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have a car?Yes, why?How often do you clean it?Not very often, I must admit. It always takes me agesto hoover it properly.I think I know how to make your life easier and yourcar cleaner. Can you see that box right under the seat?Yes. \ilhat's inside?Just see for yourself.What is it? It's too small for a vacuum cleaner ...Ty'ell, it's the smallest car vacuum cleaner in the worldand it's really powerful. It'S absolutely fantastic.Is it?Yeah. it'll clean the dirtiest car in notime at all. Ireally recommend it. It's good value for money, too.

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(J): How much is it?(T): It's normally over f60. But I know a place where you

can get it for only f.49.99 and you get a free windowcleaning set. Good, isn't it?

(J): Mm ... I don't know Sounds rather expensive for acar vacuum cleaner. But ... where are we? Number 30,32 . . . fi you just drop me off here. How much do Iowe you?

Narrator: Dialogue four. On a plane.Ann is flying to Madrid.Passenger (P): Excuse me.Air Steward (AS): Yes, madam. How can I help you?(P): Can I have another orangejuice, please?(AS): Certainly. madam.(P): ... without ice, please.(AS): Sure. Here you are. Anything else, madam?(P): Yes. Could you tell me what time we are due to land

in Madrid?(AS): At 3.45. That's in exactly 15 minutes.(P): Oh, have I got enough time to go to the bathroom

(AS):Pilot:

before we land?I'm sure it ' l l ...Attention, ladies and gentlemen. This is CaptainJackson speaking. We will be landing in Madrid in15 minutes. All passengers are kindly requested togo back to their seats and to fasten their seat belts.Hope you've enjoyed the flight and thank you forchoosing British Airways.Well, I guess that's the answer to my question.

Narrator: Dialogue five. In customs.Joanna is talking to a customs officer.Customs Officer (CO): Your passport, please.Tourist (T): Here you are.(CO): Miss Joanna Rogacka.(T): Yes, that's right.(CO): How long are you going to stay in Britain?(T): For three weeks.(CO): And what's the reason for your visit?(T): I want to learn some more English. I am going to do

a full-time English language course in Bath.(CO): Have you got any documents from your school?(T): Yes. Here is a copy of the course enrolment form,

with all the details, and the confirmation documentfrom the school. And this is the address of the familvI'll be staying with.

(CO): Your English sounds very good.(T): Thanks. Actually, this will be my third language

course in Britain.(CO): OK. Here is your passport and your school

documents. Enjoy your stay.(T): Thankyou.Goodbye.(CO): Goodbye.

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ANSWER KEYUSE OF'ENGLISHTest IA: (0.5 point each) 1 to make; 2 badly;

3 don't think; 4 angrily; 5 feel;6 to take part;7 awfii;8 am having;9 getting up; l0 strange

B: (l point each) t have visited;2 are moving; 3 has forgotten; 4 need;5 has gone down; 6 have been;7 is writing; 8 don't believe;9 am watching; l0 doesn't snow

C: (0.5 point each) I sadness;2 disastrous; 3 darkness/the dark;4 difficulty; 5 desperate; 6 ambitious;7 exhaustion; 8 bravery;9 educational; 10 death

D: (l point each) I stand; 2 takes;3 jumping; 4 into; 5 desert; 6 up;7 go; 8 out; 9 explored; 10 visit

Test 2A: (1 point each) I Robert didn't use to

smoke before; 2 .. . otx elder brotherused to/would take us climbing;3 the Internet used to be known toonly a small number of people; 4 myfriends used to/would give a party;5 Susan didn't use tolwouldn't talkabout her friends behind their backs

B: (l point each) 1 met; 2 had just come;3 was looking for; 4 saw;5 was wearing; 6 had;'7 didn't have;8 hadn't danced; 9 were watching;l0 got; ll moved; 12 hadbe6n

C: (1 point each) I get by; 2 get back;3 get to; 4 can't get round to doing it;5 gets on; 6 got down to work(ing);7 gets at me

D: (1 point each) I fairy tale; 2 legend;3 autobiography; 4 cartoon; 5 thriller;6 science fiction

TestAA: (0.5 point each) I use.d to have; r

2 interesting; 3 out ofit;4 well;5 have; 6 absolutely; 7 watching;8 easy

B: (1 point each) I hadn't known;2 was having; 3 haven't seen;4 found out; 5 are renovating;6 had forgotten; 7 has recorded;8 speaks; t hadn't given

C: (l point each) I she has alwayswanted; 2 used to have; 3 dangerous;4 being a loser; 5 came home;6 terrible; 7 had stolen; 8 a realdisaster; t hasn't forgotten;l0 I think

D: (0.5 point each) 1 turn up;2 gothrough with; 3 get dou'n to; 4 Puton; 5 get on with; 6 set up; 7 getacross; 8 take up; 9 get at; 10 get by

E: (0.5 point each word or expression)many possible answers

F: (l point each) 1 turn; 2 pocket;3 footprints; 4 lost; 5 research; 6 keen

Test 3A: (l point each) I have been fighting;

2 have written; 3 has been voting;4 have visited; 5 has been calling;6 have been playing; 7 has broken;8 hasn't had

B: (1 point each) 1 ticket; 2 return;3 platforq 4 take; 5 luggagelbaggage;6 boarding; 7 gate

C: (0.5 point each) I h; 2 a;3 f; 4 j; 5 b;6k;7 e;8 c;9 i ; 10 g

D: (1 point each) t hovercraft.;2 seat;3 keep/stay; 4 heavy; 5 make; 6 ferry;7 cariage;8 commuter; t have;10 pedestrian

Test 4A: (1 point each) I was opened by

Lawrence Ferlinghetti; 2 is beinginterviewed (by police); 3 is spokenby more than a billion people all overthe world; 4 will be officiallyannounced tomorrow; 5 am not goingto be invited by Tom to his party;6 have not been informed where theyshould stay; 7 can be made a goodbasketball player by our PhysicalEducation teacher; 8 is appointed bythe UN General Assembly

B: (1 point each) 1 a 200-wordcomposition; 2 a nine-man crew;3 a dark-haired woman; 4 a thirfy-year-oldteacher; 5 a sixty-minutelesson; 6 a four-storey building

C: (1 point each) I have/get it serviced;2havelget it redecorated; 3 have/getit shortened; 4havelget it pierced;5 have/get one installed

D: (1 point each) I Tirrn on; 2 turn to;3 turn down; 4 turn away; 5 turn off

E: (1 point each) I channels; 2 news;3 game; 4 chat; 5 celebrities; 6 over

Test BA: (l point each) I I beat my sister ...;

2 ... to have my eyes tested; 3 How longhave you had ... ?; 4 correct; 5 correct;6 . . . because he has been runnirg . . .;7 ... so I can develop this filmmyself; 8 ... with her six-year-oldchild; 9 correct; 10 A driver has beensent . . .

B: (1 point each) I have been operating;2 includes; 3 restored; 4 had been;5 .are furnished/trave been furnished;6 start:7 be ordered

C: (1 point each) I opinion;2 agree;3 seems; 4 wrong; 5 favour;6 against; 7 intemrpt

D: (0.5 point each) many possibleanswers

E: (l point each) I stuck; 2 Carbon;3 turn; 4 fans; 5 crossing; 6 pollution;7 disadvantage; 8 roadworks

Ibst 5

..A: (1 point each) 1 might be enjoyingthemselves in Barcelona now; 2 can't

have decided to quit your present job;

3 might not have made a goodimpression on his parents; 4 mightlove their son more than they are ableto show; 5 must be telling us the truthabout the accident; 6 might havevisited her in hospital while we wereabroad; 7 can't have any idea aboutour reunion next month; 8 might notwant to run for the next term

B: (1 point each) I will buy; 2 are goingto fall; 3 will join; 4 miCht not like;5 am going to spend

C: (2 points each) 1 down; 2 put;3 together; 4 down; 5 give

D:(l point each) 1 unreliable;2 intolerant; 3 unsociable;4 disorganised; 5 unaware;6 insensitive; 7 dishonest

Test 6A: (1 point each) I had gone, would

have had; 2 would take; 3 doesn'tcome, will start; 4 wouldn't havedone, hadn't fallen; 5 won, wouldnot have

B: (l point each) I care more aboutthe welfare of the poor andunderprivileged; 2 I hadn't told themabout the incident: 3 he could visithis parents to ask for help; 4 havetalked to her at the party; 5 havefallen asleep in the middle of thefilm; 6 our teachers were lessdemanding/weren't so demanding;7 have gone there; 8 I had dressedproper$ for the occasion

C: (l point each) I look it up; 2 put on;3 go over; 4 fall behind with;5 to put offthe concert/to put theconcert off

D: (l point each) I timetable; 2 rules;3 uniform; 4 homework; 5 facilities;6 activities; 7 trips; 8 boarding

Test CA: (1 point each) I If; 2 can'ti

3 immediately; 4 willB: (1 point each) t have confirmed the

booking; 2 didnl have to work in theevenings, she would spend more timestudying for school; 3 go out withthat tall, rude guy from her class;4 had dealt with the matter properlyin the first place, they wouldn't havehad so many problems; 5 I hadn'thurt your feelings by mentioning yourex-girlfriend yesterday; 6 had mademe feel welcome, I would have stayedat your place longer; 7 not haveknown about the comrption scandal;8 he knew some Dutch

C: (l point each) l unaware;2itrrughthave been; 3 late; 4 could walk;5 if I had asked; 6 he would havewaited;7 quickly; 8 must have been;9 should have called; 10 intolerant


D:(1 point each) I look up; 2 catch upwith; 3 put off; 4 put up with; 5 get at

E: (l point each) I bald; 2 hard-working;3 moody; 4 independent; 5 unreliable;6 selfish; 7 honest; 8 sympathetic;9 stubborn; l0 unsociable

F:(0.5pointeach) l f 2a 3c 4e5g 6b

Test 7A: (1 point each) 1 not to look at people

like that; 2 (tha0 he had never useddirty language before; 3 (hat) hewouldn't pay back all his debts in tenyears; 4 to read the instructionscarefully before beginning the test;5 (thaQ they had decided to takelonger holidays than the year before;6 that she was not goi4g to let me ruinmy life; 7 not to drive over 50 mph onthat road; 8 that she wanted to staythere for two months; 9 to give her ahand with the cleaning; l0 that shewas arguing with her boyfriend until1 I o'clock at night

B: (l point each) 1 strength;2 flexibility; 3 weakness;4 generosity; 5 patience; 6 logic

C: (1 point each) 1 make; 2 do; 3 do;4 make; 5 get

D:(0.5pointeach) l f 2a 3e 4g5b 6d

E: (l point each) 1 self-employed;2 stuntrnan/woman; 3 deep;.4 sculptor;5 skills; 6 rally

Test 8A: (l point each) 1 to pay;2 gong;

3 losing; 4 waiting; 5 to meet;6 warming; 7 to confirm; 8 to provide;9 embarrassing; 10 to spend;1l getting; 12 to be; 13 to buy

B: (l point each) 1 why I was trying tomake her change her mnd.; 2 if I ladever written a letter ...; 3 where I lotall these gadgets from; 4 if I couldstart work ...; 5 how long they hadbeen working ...; 6 when he haddecided to ...; 7 if I was going toaccuse him ofstealing my car; 8 howmany students there had been ...;9 if she/he would be able to ...

C: (l point each) 1 drop me off; 2 lookafter; 3 go back; 4 Hurry up; 5 catchup with; 6 pick up; 7 look forward to;8 Hang on

Test DA:(l point each) 1 such a goodjob

before; 2 ordered me not to leave thehouse; 3 correc! 4 correct; 5 made alot of mistakes; 6 correct; 7 where hecame from; 8 suggested postponing;9 taking an exrm; l0 refused to publish

B: (1 point each) 1 if she felt like goingto the cinema that night; 2 that shedidn't; 3 that she had to visit her auntin hospital that day; 4 to go with her;

5 that it was a good idea; 6 what timehe could pick her up; 7 if 5 o'clockwould be OK with her; 8 that itsounded good to her; t him not to belate; 10 that he hadbeen late onlyonce before; I I that she had beenstanding in the rain for fiftyminutes; 12 that this time he was notgoing to make her wait for him

C: (l point each) I actress;2 creativily;3 awareness; 4 emotional

D:(l point each)l up; 2 look; 3 up;4 hang/trold; 5 down; 6 out; 7 put;8 out

E:(0.5pointeach)1g 2a 3f 4c5b 6e

F: (1 point each) I deplorable;2 innovative; 3 flexible

RECEPTIVE SKILLSTest I - ListeningTaskl :1a 2c 3b 4b 5aTask2:1 F 2F 3T 4F 5T

Test 2 - ReadingTaskl :1F 2T 3T 4F 5FTask 2: 1 by merchants and travellers;2 in foggy mountains and distant castles;3 1897:4 because she reminded him ofhis wife; 5 a successfrrl movie aboutDraiula, by Coppola, came out

Test A - ReadingTaskl :1D 2C 3B 4E 5ATask 2: 1 part ofthe eastern coast ofFlorida where wrecks of sunken ships arefound; 2 tropical storms or hurricanes;3 Spanish soldiers and governors;4 ships' anchors, captains' diaries, gold,silver and coins; 5 because it's expensive

Test A - ListeningTaskl :1a 2b 3a 4b 5cTask2:1 no 2yes 3no 4yes5 yes

Test 3 - ListeningTask l : 1 speaker4;2 speaker5;3 speaker 2;4 speaker 1; 5 speaker 3Task2:1 F 2T 3T 4F 5T

Test 4 - ReadingTask l: 1 glass and steel; 2 that it is verybig and busy; 3 surveys; 4 a museum oftechnology; 5 a five-minute walkTask2:1b 2b 3a 4c 5a

Test B - ReadingTaskl :1C 2A 38 4A 58Task2: 1T 2T 3F 4F 5F

Test B - ListeningTaskl :1b 2a 3c 4a 5bTask 2: 1 in Wales; 2 behind the stairs;3 upstairs; 4 red;'5 lower your head

Test 5 - ListeningTask l: 1 Sue (also Jake); 2 Tom;3 no one; 4 Lisa; 5 JenniferTask2:1L 2L 3T 4J 5S

Test 6 - ReadingTask 1: I computers/smart machines;2 teachers; 3 teachers; 4 CDs; 5 thecomputerTask2: lF 2F 3T 4F 5F

Test C - ReadingTaskl : lNI 2T 3T 4T 5NITask 2: I fulI of energy and enthusiasm;2 has written a lot/very prolific; 3 hassupported charities, active role inpolitics, progr.rmmes to provide housesfor elderly people, better livingconditions for glpsies; 4 people don'thelp each other enough, must bring backtraditional values; 5 love and romance

Test C - ListeningTask l: 1 neither;2 Speaker l;3 Speaker 2; 4 Speaker 1; 5 Speaker 2Task2: 1T 2T 3F 4F 5T

Test 7 - ListeningTask 1: I present yourselfas an experVwrite a detailed lelte\ 2 you know yourskills and abilities/you know your dutiesand rights; 3 a mobile phone/a faxmachine; 4 available/responsible/hard-working/punctuaVloyal; 5 having abusiness card/positive way of dealingwith peopleimaintaining good personalrelationships at workTask2: 1T 2NI 3F 4F 5T

Test 8 - ReadingTaskl : lO 20 3F 40 5FTask2: 1F 2T 3T 4T 5F

Test D - ReadingTaskl :1c 2d 3a 4e 5bTask 2: 1 in the 1950s; 2 a vast web oftransmission towers, antennas andsatellites; 3 because they want to showoff; 4 it is twice as expensive; 5 becausein the future it will become as cofirmonas a calculator

Test D - ListeningTaskl : 1T 2F 3T 4F 5TTask 2: 1 because it's where she met herboyfriend; 2 the receptionist spelled hername incorrectly; 3 it costs f.49.991' 4 at3.45; 5 two


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