Mid-Term Test

MID TERM TEST MID TERM TEST PAPER I Listening (30’) (10ms) PART I Listen and tick the sentences True or False The recording will be spoken three times at normal speed (5ms) True False 1 Claire dislike[.]

MID-TERM TEST PAPER I: Listening (30’) (10ms) PART I: Listen and tick the sentences True or False The recording will be spoken three times at normal speed (5ms) True False Claire dislikes having arguments with her father _ _ Claire feels that her hater has acted reasonably _ _ Claire has refused to what her father wants _ _ Steve thinks that lots of people will see Claire’s room online _ _ Steve suggests Claire should stop living at home _ _ PART II: Listen to 10 short conversations and cross the correct answer in each talk The recording will be spoken times at normal speed (5ms) 1 How often are the offices cleaned? A Two times a week B Three times a week C Once a day D Twice a day How long did it take to fix the coffee machine? A All day B Two hours C All morning D Four hours How long does it take to make eight copies? A One minute B Five minutes C Eight minutes D One hour How often has the man tried to call? A Once B One more time C Every five minutes D Every hour When does the mail come? A In the morning B At noon C In the afternoon D In the evening PAPER II: Reading and Writing (90’) READING (10ms) PART I: (4ms) Question 1-20: Choose the best answer A, B, C or D to complete the sentences A French doctor _ in the hospital two years ago A works B worked C has worked D was working We are talking about the film _ they saw on TV last night A whose B which C what D who My friends are looking forward _ meeting the new teacher A after B at C on D to The more polluted the environment is, _ health we have A the worst B the badder C the worse D the bad When my sister meets any new word, she the dictionary A looks up B looks after C looks at D looks over Paul is working in that firm He _ there since 1978 A has been working B had worked C was working D will be working If we _ more free time, we would have gone to our countryside A has B had C had had D would have _ she spoke slowly, I couldn’t understand her A Since B Although C If D As He doesn’t feel like _ football He’d rather _ tennis A play/ to play B to play/ play C playing/ to play D playing/ play 10 you study harder, you won’t get a good study results A Unless B Because C If D In order that Travelling to Paris air is quicker than driving A by B on C over D through It’s far too hot today for you the ground A to dig B digging C for digging D have dug It will _ be Christmas A soon B next C fast D quick The beach is walking distance of my house A close B near C inside D within 15 Seven other cars have withdrawn due to bad weather conditions A owing to B at the time of C right for D in spite of 16 Look! The notice says quite clearly : “Smoking is forbidden in the theatre” A strictly B seriously C exactly D strongly 17 She has a strange hobby She poisonous snakes A brings up B grows C cultivates D breeds 18 She her overcoat, took it off and laid it over a chair A uncovered B unbuttoned C unwrapped D untied 19 He _ the whole morning looking for the report, but still couldn’t find it A brought B passed C had D spent 20 He’s coming here to take part in a discussion program A participate B take portion C organize D watch PART II: (3ms) Question 21-25: Look at the text in each question What does it say? Circle the letter next to the correct explanation – A, B or C Example: Jo – your singing class is on Tuesday evening this week instead of Wednesday, staring an hour later than usual Jo’s singing class A will be a day earlier than normal B will not be in the evening this week C will no longer be on Wednesday Correct answer: A 21 Tennis lessons A If it rains, a different activity will be available In bad weather, table tennis will take place in the clubhouse instead B The next tennis lesson has been canceled due to bad weather C Tennis lessons may take place indoors or outdoors, depending on the weather 22 James – I loved that T-shirt you were wearing last night Did you get it from a shop in town? I’d really like a similar one for myself Tamara wants to know A when James will wear his new T-shirt B which T-shirt James bought yesterday C where James bought his T-shirt Tamara 23 From: Simon Why did Simon write this e-mail? To: Tim A to tell Tim about a change of plan I’m going camping with Eddie next weekend Do you want to join us? If you do, we’ll need to use your big tent Call me this evening B to invite Tim on a camping trip C where James bought his T-shirt 24 ZIGGY’S CAFÉ INTERNET 45 minutes - $ 1.00 hours or more - $ 5.00 A There is a maximum charge of $5.00 to use the Internet B You can use the Internet for up to four hours at a time C If you wish to use the internet for more than 45 minutes speak to Ziggy 25 Hi Kath I climbed this mountain yesterday It was hard work but the clouds lifted when I got to the top so it was worth it in the end! Helen A Helen regrets her decision to climb the mountain B Helen enjoyed climbing the mountain but couldn’t see anything from the top C Although it was difficult, Helen was pleased she climbed the mountain PART III: Questions 26-30: Read the text and questions below For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer – A, B, C or D – on your answer sheet SCHOOL OF ROCK When Francis Seriau started giving drum lessons in his living room in 1983, people laughed at the idea of qualifications in pop music But now he is head of a music school that has become a respected part of the British musical scene Seriau’s Tech Music Schools in west London run a range of degree and diploma courses, including drums, guitar, keyboard and voice More than 800 students are enrolled, some of them from as far away as Japan, Australia and Latin America The classrooms are in the collection of old buildings and have the atmosphere of a university Every available room is in use with classes ranging from guitar technique through rock studies to business skills Seriau says, “We try to prepare musicians for the real world by teaching practical things “Students learn how to read music and how to manage their finances Seriau explains that skilled musicians can earn far more than many people in supposedly “safer” professions The music world is changing all the time, however, and to make a career in it, students have to be ready to change, too Seriau aims to turn out musicians with the skills to succeed in this fast-moving industry Tech Music has not yet produced a major solo star, but a number of former pupils are members of top-level bands, for example Radiohead, Basement Jaxx and Massive Attack Although not all students will become rich and famous, they graduate with a good musical training and realistic plans for the future “I had to sell my house to pay for the course,” says one student, who has just completed a one-year drum diploma, “but it has been worth it I have learned proper professional music skills and have just got my dream job, playing in a London musical.” 26 What is the writer trying to in this text? A persuade people to take up jobs in music B explain how attitudes to pop music have changed C describe the career of a rock musician D explain the advantages of a good musical education 27 What we learn about Tech Music Schools? A The teaching rooms are very modern B They offer places to students from abroad C The courses are limited to playing instruments D There are plenty of practice rooms available 28 Francis Seriau believes his students should A have an understanding of financial matters B want to earn large amounts of money C concentrate on their playing technique D learn to play several different instruments 29 What does the former drums students say? A He regrets having sold his house B He is looking forward to his new employment C He studied for several years at Tech Music D He has enrolled for another course 30 What would an advertisement for Tech Music Schools include? A We teach a range of music and business course and have schools on five continents B Enjoy learning, using the latest facilities in this newly-built music school C We’ll teach you all you need to know to get a good job in the music industry D Many of our former students are now major International stars Study at Tech Music Schools and you can be one too! PART IV (3ms) Questions 31-40: Read the text below and choose the correct answer for each space For each question, mark the letter next to the correct word – A, B, C or D THE GORILLA The gorilla is a shy creature and seldom violent In (31) _, it is quite different from the dangerous animal we sometimes see in films and comic books It only stands up on two legs and beats its chest if it want to (32) _ an enemy away Gorillas are the largest and (33) _ powerful of all the apes Adult males reach an average height of 150-170 cm and (34) _ from 135 to 230 kg Females are smaller (35) _ males and females are extremely strong and tear down branches and pull up small trees They (36) _ their days quietly in a leisurely (37) for food of resting in the warm sun Unfortunately, there are few of these animals (38) in the wild This is mainly because people cutting down the forests in (39) gorillas live If we want to save the gorilla, we (40) 31 A fact B case C place D turn 32 A throw B go C frighten D run 33 A very B much C more D most 34 A count B weigh C add D measure 35 A Every B Either C Each D Both 36 A spend B use C D make 37 A inquiry B search C study D examination 38 A remained B stayed C left D continued 39 A what B which C that D where 40 A must B ought C may D have WRITING (10ms) PART I (3ms) Question 1-5: Here are some questions about a family For each question complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words Example: My 15-year-old brother plays tennis very well My 15-year-old brother _ at playing tennis Answer: is very good Last night, I took an aspirin to stop my head aching Last night, I took an aspirin because _ aching My brother goes jogging because he must keep fit for his job My brother goes jogging to _ for his job If you don’t give up coffee, you’ll never sleep well You’ll never sleep well unless coffee People with flu should stay in bed for a few days Stay in bed for a few days if you _ flu Smoking isn’t allowed in hospitals You _ in hospitals PART II (7ms) A Choose one of the following topics In about 120 words write a postcard to a friend of yours telling about how you spend your summer holiday Start your letter with the following Dear …………………… , As you can see, here I am in………! In about 120 words write a thank – you letter to a friend who has helped you with the preparation for the last exam Start your letter with the following: Dear ……………………………., I don’t know how to thank you for all your help with the last exam………………………………… ... of music and business course and have schools on five continents B Enjoy learning, using the latest facilities in this newly-built music school C We’ll teach you all you need to know to get a