TEST PART READING Section Circle the letter next to the word or phrase that best completes each sentence (A, B, C or D) The television, so long been a part of our culture, has an enormous influence A has B it has C which D which has One problem with all languages they are full of irregularities A when B so C is that D in case He had to borrow a little money from his brother .he could finish his education without working A so B that C so that D in order so The final test will be the midterm A alike B like C same D similar Besides being expensive, the food in the cafeteria tastes A badly B too badly C too much bad D bad My parents thought that education was important so they me study hard A let B forced C encouraged D made Mr Smith was in a road accident A wounded B wrong C injured D damaged ………………… your cigarette before you go into class A put out B put down C give up D give away If she had put enough coffee in the pot, it so week like this A would taste B wouldn’t taste C would have taste D could have taste 10 A railway bridge over the river A is built B is building C is being built D been built Section Look at the text in each question What does it say? Circle the letter next to the correct explanation (A, B or C) 11 Francesco! Problem – Maria's borrowed my history textbook and she's away Could you lend me yours? Leave it with Ken when you see him Thanks, Natalie Whose textbook does Natalie want to borrow? A Ken's B Maria's C Francesco's 12 Company Security Office staff must have their identity cards with them at all times What does the notice say? A The company insists office workers carry an identity card B Show your identity card when asked to so C Staff identity cards are available at the office 13 Need to relax after our journey – car broke down (fixed now!) At this hotel until 16th then staying overnight with Anna on the way home Kaye and Brian What does the notice say? A Kaye and Brian's car needs to be repaired before they leave B Kaye and Brian found their drive to the hotel stressful C Kaye and Brian will drive straight back after their hotel stay 14 VISITORS TO THE PORT AREA MUST COLLECT AN IDENTITY CARD AT THE MAIN GATE What does the notice say? A It is essential to bring an identity card to the port B This entrance is to be used only by people with identity cards C To visit this area, go to the main entrance for an identity card 15 RESTAURANT FREE PARKING AT REAR! You can … A park behind the restaurant B park in front of the restaurant C park next to the restaurant Section Read the text and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C or D) Winter Driving Winter is dangerous because it's so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you Drive so that you wouldn't spill it Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble 16 What is the writer trying to in the text? A complain about bad winter driving B give information about winter weather C warn people against driving in winter D advise people about safe driving in winter 17 Why would somebody read this text? A to find out about the weather B for information on driving lessons C to learn about better driving D to decide when to travel 18 What does the writer think? A People should avoid driving in the snow B Drivers should expect problems in winter C People drive too fast in winter D Winter drivers should use their brakes less 19 Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee? A to explain the importance of smooth movements B because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers C because he wants drivers to be more relaxed D to show how it can be spilled 20 Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text? A B C D Section Read the text below and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box because still of recommended even provided each them suitable it took providing recommend though take The village of Jukkasjarvi is in Swedish Lapland, and winter temperatures there can reach _400 C But 6,000 holidaymakers (21) go there annually, to visit what is probably Europe's most unusual accommodation In this hotel you eat, drink, and sleep in rooms made (22) ice If you want, you can (23) get married in one The bar is ice too, and putting hot drinks on it is obviously not (24) ! The bedrooms are around 40 C, but fortunately guests are (25) with special sleeping bags that will keep (26) warm in the coldest of temperatures (27) outdoor clothes can be supplied too, if needed The hotel is never more than six months old (28) it melts in summer, and (29) winter it is rebuilt Creating the hotel (30) 10,000 tonnes of ice, plus 30,000 tonnes of snow KEY TO TEST PART READING Section Circle the letter next to the word or phrase that best completes each sentence (A, B, C or D) The television, so long been a part of our culture, has an enormous influence A has B it has C which D which has One problem with all languages they are full of irregularities A when B so C is that D in case He had to borrow a little money from his brother .he could finish his education without working A so B that C so that D in order so The final test will be the midterm A alike B like C same D similar Besides being expensive, the food in the cafeteria tastes A badly B too badly C too very bad D bad My parents thought that education was important so they me study hard A let B forced C encouraged D made Mr Smith was in a road accident A wounded B wrong C injured D damaged ………………… your cigarette before you go into class A put out B put down C give up D give away If she had put enough coffee in the pot, it so weak like this A would taste B wouldn’t taste C wouldn’t have tasted D could have taste 10 A railway bridge over the river A is built B is building C is being built D been built D C C B D D C A C 10 C Section Look at the text in each question What does it say? Circle the letter next to the correct explanation (A, B or C) 11 Francesco! Problem – Maria's borrowed my history textbook and she's away Could you lend me yours? Leave it with Ken when you see him Thanks, Natalie Whose textbook does Natalie want to borrow? A Ken's B Maria's C Francesco's 12 Company Security Office staff must have their identity cards with them at all times What does the notice say? A The company insists office workers carry an identity card B Show your identity card when asked to so C Staff identity cards are available at the office 13 Need to relax after our journey – car broke down (fixed now!) At this hotel until 16th then staying overnight with Anna on the way home Kaye and Brian What does the notice say? A Kaye and Brian's car needs to be repaired before they leave B Kaye and Brian found their drive to the hotel stressful C Kaye and Brian will drive straight back after their hotel stay 14 VISITORS TO THE PORT AREA MUST COLLECT AN IDENTITY CARD AT THE MAIN GATE What does the notice say? A It is essential to bring an identity card to the port B This entrance is to be used only by people with identity cards C To visit this area, go to the main entrance for an identity card 15 RESTAURANT FREE PARKING AT REAR! 11 C 12 A You can … A park behind the restaurant B park in front of the restaurant C park next to the restaurant 13 B 14 C 15 A Section Read the text and questions below For each question, circle the letter next to the correct answer (A, B, C or D) Winter is dangerous because it's so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you Drive so that you wouldn't spill it Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble 16 What is the writer trying to in the text? A B C D complain about bad winter driving give information about winter weather warn people against driving in winter advise people about safe driving in winter 17 Why would somebody read this text? A to find out about the weather B for information on driving lessons C to learn about better driving D to decide when to travel 18 What does the writer think? A People should avoid driving in the snow B Drivers should expect problems in winter C People drive too fast in winter D Winter drivers should use their brakes less 19 Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee? A to explain the importance of smooth movements B because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers C because he wants drivers to be more relaxed D to show how it can be spilled 20 Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text? A B C D Section Read the text below and fill in each of the blanks with ONE suitable word from the box because still of recommended even provided each them suitable it took providing recommend though take The village of Jukkasjarvi is in Swedish Lapland, and winter temperatures there can reach _400 C But 6,000 holidaymakers (21) go there annually, to visit what is probably Europe's most unusual accommodation In this hotel you eat, drink, and sleep in rooms made (22) ice If you want, you can (23) get married in one The bar is ice too, and putting hot drinks on it is obviously not (24) ! The bedrooms are around 40 C, but fortunately guests are (25) with special sleeping bags that will keep (26) warm in the coldest of temperatures (27) outdoor clothes can be supplied too, if needed The hotel is never more than six months old (28) it melts in summer, and (29) winter it is rebuilt Creating the hotel (30) 10,000 tonnes of ice, plus 30,000 tonnes of snow 21.still 22 of 23 even 24 recommended 25 provided 26 them 27 suitable 28 because 29 each 30 take