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READING SUPPLEMENTARY PRACTICE & PREPARATION FOR EXAM 1/ Read the passage and choose one word to fill in the blanks: Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in danger Many species of animals are threatened, and could easily become _(1)_ if we not make an effort to protect them There are many reasons for this In some cases, animals are hunted for their fur or for other valuable parts of their bodies Some birds, _(2)_ as parrots are caught alive and sold as pets For many animals and birds, the problem is that their habitat-the place where they live-is disappearing More _(3)_ is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open spaces than there once were Farmers use powerful chemicals to help them grow better crops, but these chemicals pollute _(4) environment and harm wildlife The most successful animal on earth-human beings-will soon be the only ones left, _(5)_ we can solve this problem Question A disappeared B lost C extinct D empty Question A like B such C and D or Question A soil B area C earth D land Question A a B that C an D the Question A unless B if C however D because 2/ Read the following passages and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question Two years ago, our 14-year-old son, Ben, asked us for a set of drums for his birthday At first, we were very much against the idea because of the noise 'It’s better than watching television or playing computer games in my free time,' Ben argued, “and it’ll keep me out of trouble.' In the end we gave in “All right,' we said, 'but you must consider the rest of the family and the neighbors when you play.' That was just the beginning Because drums are not the easiest instruments to transport, the other members of Bens band started appearing at our home with their guitars and other electrical equipment And so, for several hours a week, the house shakes to the noise of their instruments and their teenage singing At least Ben's hobby has been good for our health: whenever the band start practicing, my husband and I go out for a long walk And I must admit that, although their music may sound a little strange, they are a friendly and polite group of young men I cannot judge their musical Skill — after all I didn't expect my parents’ generation to like the same music as I did when I was a teenager — but they play regularly in local clubs for young people Our main worry is that they won’t spend enough time on their school work because of their musical activities, though this hasn't happened yet I am always stressing to Ben how important his studies are But one thing is certain — Ben was right: it has kept him out of trouble and he is never bored What is the writer trying to in this text? A complain about her son's friends B give advice to teenagers C describe her son's hobby D compare herself with her parents Why did the writer give Ben the present he wanted? A She wanted to reward him for working hard B He already had too many computer games C She knew he would use it sensibly D He persuaded her it would be a good idea Why the band always practice at Ben's house? A It is difficult for Ben to move his drums B The neighbors don’t mind the noise C Ben's parents enjoy listening to them D They can leave their equipment there What does the writer say about the band members? A Their influence on her son worries her B Their taste in music is different from hers C They play their instruments well D They avoid any contact with her 3/ Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage Use only ONE word in each space Dear Guilia, Thank you for the lovely birthday present I already had some CDs by the same singer but I didn’t have (1) one I like it (2) .much I (3) a lovely time on my birthday My parents took me (4) a Japanese restaurant for lunch The food was excellent and (5) all enjoyed it (6) were some famous actors sitting next to (7) table I asked (8) .to write their names on my menu They wrote: “To Sunniya with love on your birthday” It was (9) great day I’ll (10) forget meeting them Love, 4/ Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question Student Volunteers Needed! On Saturday, December 12th, from 10 A.M until P.M., Carverton Middle School will be holding a music festival in the school gymnasium The special event will feature a variety of professional musicians and singers Task Make posters Time P.M.–4 P.M Date December 5th Task Time Date Set up gym 11 A.M.–4 P.M December 11th Help performers A.M.–4 P.M December 12th Welcome guests 10 A.M.–2 P.M December 12th Clean up gym P.M.–7 P.M December 12th Interested students should speak with Ms Braxton, the music teacher Students who would like to help at the festival must have written permission from a parent or guardian What time will the festival begin? A 10 A.M B 11 A.M C P.M D P.M In line 3, the word feature is closest in meaning to _ A look B keep C include D entertain What job will be done the day before the festival begins? A Making posters B Setting up the gym C Cleaning up the gym D Helping the performers Who is told to talk to Ms Braxton? A Parents B Students C Teachers D Performers 5/ When the spring semester began, students at Eastern High School were met by a new science teacher Her name is Elaine Burgess, and she has replaced Donald Young, who retired to spend time with his grandchildren Since Ms Burgess has just started here, many students are curious about her background She was kind enough to sit down for an interview with The Quill and Paper According to Ms Burgess, she received her master’s degree from nearby Sanderson University only six months ago Her M.A is in chemistry, but she double majored in chemistry and biology as an undergraduate while simultaneously getting a minor in physics ‘I love all aspects of science’, she said ‘And I’m looking forward to teaching students the things I know’ Ms Burgess further declared that she prefers a hands-on approach to teaching science So she expects to conduct numerous experiments in the hope of sparking students’ interest in science Finally, Ms Burgess added that she welcomes student participation in her classes ‘Not only can students learn from their teachers, but I believe that teachers can also learn from their students I hope that, by working together, we can all increase our knowledge of science.’ Which deadline best summarizes the article? A Science Classes to Features Hands-on Learning B A Chat with the New Science Teacher C The Education of Elaine Burgess D Science Class: Does Anyone Enjoy it? Based on the article, what is probably true about The Quill and Paper? A It is read by every student B It is a new textbook C It was written by Ms Burgess D It is the name of a newspaper Which of the following statements does paragraph support? A This is the second teaching job for Ms Burgess B Ms Burgess has been a teacher for six months C Ms Burgess was a professor at Sanderson University D Ms Burgess focused on science as an undergraduate What does the author point out by writing about Ms Burgess’s hope of sparking students’ interest in science? A Too many students have little scientific knowledge B She wants students to be curious about science C Science is one of the hardest subjects to learn D Some experiments can be dangerous for students to What can be inferred from the article about Ms.Burgess? A Some of her students know more about science than her B Her grades in graduate school were high C She expects her students to speak in class D The subject she knows the least is biology 6/ Read the passage and fill in the blanks with the best choice In most countries, almost all schools (1) _ private until the early 1800’s At that time, many government leaders began to encourage development of public schools to promote national progress by (2) _ education widely available to citizens Today, the number of public and private schools differs (3) _ one country to another In many developed countries, private schools offer a general focus on _(4) _ for college; a special focus on science, music or other subject areas; and religious instructions The Roman Catholic Church is one of the ( ) _ sponsors of private schools throughout the world Question A have B had C are D were Question A make B made C making D to make Question A about B from C with D at Question A chance B attention C participation D preparation Question A largest B much C more D larger 7/ Read the following passages and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question Kal Kaur Rai has always been interested in fashion and has just won the title of Young Achiever of the Year at the Asian Business Awards Ever since she was a child, she has drawn clothes and designed patterns She never told her hard-working parents, who own a supermarket, that she wanted to turn her hobby into a career She thought they expected her to go into a more established business, so she went to university to a management degree After university, she moved to London and worked in an advertising agency She had to attend industry events but couldn’t afford the designer clothes she liked She started making skirts and tops for herself When her friends saw her clothes, they asked her to make things for them She then found a small shop in London willing to take her designs on a sale-or- return basis They were very popular and nothing came back This encouraged her to leave her advertising job, take out a £20,000 loan and begin her own women swear label Kal’s parents were not angry about her career change and said they would support her, which really pleased her Her clothes are now on sale in over 70 stores and her business has an income of over £500,000 Her clothes appear in fashion magazines, she designs for pop stars and she has just gained public recognition by winning this award Her business has come a long way and she knows she is extremely lucky ‘What I is my hobby — and I get paid for it! But remember, I’ve worked hard for this.’ What is the writer trying to in the text? A encourage fashion designers to make better business plans B compare a job in fashion with other choices of career C give details of recent changes in the fashion industry D explain how a woman set up a fashion business What does the reader learn about Kal’s parents? A They wanted Kal to help them run the family business B They did not realise that Kal wanted to work in fashion C They insisted Kal should continue with her job in advertising D They did not think Kal worked hard enough at university Kal decided to borrow £20,000 when A all her clothes in the London shop were sold B her friends asked her to make clothes for them C she lost her job at the advertising agency D the fashion industry was in a period of growth What does Kal say about her career? A She plans to open more stores B She believes that she deserves her success C She particularly enjoys designing for famous people D She expects more people to buy her clothes after the award 8/ Dear Students, I invite you to explore Philips Exeter Academy through this website – www.exeter.edu Browse through the different offerings of Exeter – from the many cultural events hosted on campus, to the hundreds of courses we offer, and on to the involved and experienced faculty See what the lives of students are like Whether it’s English or mathematics, at Exeter we call all our classes Harkness classes and our teachers Harkness teachers Harkness identifies a table you will find at the center of every class both literally and figuratively Harkness tables are oval and seat a dozen students and a teacher, but they are much more than a place to sit At the Harkness table classmates learn by discussing their thoughts and ideas rather than just by taking notes Teachers are participants in the discussion, guiding students in significant ways without lecturing On this website, we’ve tried to make it easy for you to find what you need For new or prospective students, look at the Admissions, Academics, and Student Life sections of the site For parents, check the information under the Parent ‘gateway’ located at the top of the page – this gateway provides you with a short list of items of interest to you we’ll keep this page updated with items we know concern parents For current students, look everywhere – this website is about you and your Exeter experience I invite you to let us know what you think of the website In true Harkness learning fashion, we’re always listening, always looking for the questions that get us to the really important answers You can contact me directly via e-mail or phone: 603-777-3401 Principal Thomas E.Hassan What is the purpose of the letter? A To introduce the school website B To explain Harkness learning fashion C To list all the courses offered D To show the colorful student life The word involved is closest in meaning to … A Busy B Diligent C Relevant D Serious What can NOT be inferred about the Harkness tables? A They are located at the center of every class B They are not real tables, but just a figurative expression C The Harkness tables are oval and can seat more than 10 people D Students and teachers can talk and discuss at the Harkness tables Which of the following items is NOT for the new or prospective students? A Admissions B Academics C Student life D Parent ‘gateway’ What can be inferred about the Parent ‘gateway’? A New or prospective students can check information under this item B It is located at the top of the website page C It provides parents with detail information about the school D It will not be updated until the parents have new questions 9/ Read the text and choose the best answer to fill in the blanks: If you are invited to someone's house for dinner in the United States, you should (1) a gift, such as a bunch of flowers or a box of chocolates If you give your host a wrapped gift, he/ she may open it in front of you Opening a present in front of the gift-giver is considered polite It shows that the host is excited (2) receiving the gift and wants to show his/her appreciation to you immediately Even if the host doesn't like it, he/ she will tell a " (3) lie" and say how much they like the gift to prevent the guest from feeling bad If your host asks you to arrive at a particular time, you should not arrive (4) on time or earlier than the expected time, because this is considered to be potentially inconvenient and therefore rude, as the host may not (5) _ ready Question 1: A take B bring C give D make Question 2: A about B for C with D of Question 3: A white B deliberate C great D obvious Question 4: A slowlyB recently C exactly D perfectly Question 5: A been B be C being D to be II/ Read the following passages and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question PASSAGE At 32, I have just finished my first year at university As well as attending lectures regularly, I have had to learn to read books quickly and write long essays I decided to go to university after fourteen years away from the classroom As a secretary, although I was earning a reasonable amount of money, I was bored doing something where I hardly had to think I became more and more depressed by the idea that I was stuck in the job I was jealous of the students at the local university, who looked happy, carefree and full of hope, and part of something that I wanted to explore further However, now that I’ve actually become a student I find it hard to mix with younger colleagues They are always mistaking me for a lecturer and asking me questions I can’t answer I also feel separated from the lecturers because, although we are the same age, I know so much less than them But I am glad of this opportunity to study because I know you need a qualification to get a rewarding job, which is really important to me Unlike most eighteenyear-olds, I much prefer a weekend with my books to one out partying Then there are the normal student benefits of long holidays and theatre and cinema discounts I often have doubts about what I'll after university, but I hope that continuing my education at this late date has been a wise choice What is the writer trying to in the text? A help lecturers understand older students B explain her reasons for returning to study C suggest some good methods for studying D complain about the attitude of young students What can a reader find out about the writer from this text? A when she left school B how long her university course is C where she will work in future D what subject she is studying How did the writer feel about her job as a secretary? A Her salary wasn’t good enough B It gave her the opportunity to study C It didn’t make use of her brain D Her colleagues made her depressed In her spare time, the writer likes to A go out to parties B earn some money C travel a lot D extra study Which of these sentences describes the writer? A She realizes the value of a university B She gets on well with the other degree students C She is confident about the future D She finds university life easier than she expected 10/ Dear students: This year, we plan to take at least two field trips per semester Please be aware of the following regarding field trips All students who are not yet eighteen years of age must submit a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian This permission slip indicates that the parent or guardian consents to allowing the students to go on the field trip Failure to submit a permission slip by the day of the field trip means that the student may not accompany the others off campus All students must also provide proof that they have medical insurance and that their insurance covers them in case of injury while on a field trip Students may turn in this proof at the front office anytime If it is not provided, the student will not be able to go on the field trip On field trips, all students must be on their best behavior Students are expected to listen to their teachers and to follow the rules and regulations of the places that they visit Failure to so will result in some sort of punishment, such as detention or suspension David Prosser Principal What is the purpose of the notice? A To inform the students about an upcoming field trip B To let the students know about some forms they must submit C To advise students on some punishments they may receive D To ask for the students’ opinions on where to take field trips The word consents is closest in meaning to … A Responds B Agrees C Stresses D Obtains Based on the notice, what is probably true about some students at the school? A They not have to turn in permission slips B They consider field trips educational experiences C They would rather study than go on field trips D They believe medical insurance costs too much money The word it refers to … A Injury B A field trip C This proof D The front office What will happens to students who misbehave while on field trips? A They will not be allowed to go on future trips B They will be punished in some way C They will have to apologize to the teacher D They will be forced to pay a fine 11/ Read the following article Are sentences 1-7 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' (B)? If there is not enough information to answer 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' {B), choose 'Doesn't say' (C) Jann Mardenborough has loved cars since he was given a toy one as a baby He loved them so much that when he was eight his father took him to a place where children race small cars called karts Staff at the kart centre told Jann he drove so welt he might one day become a racing driver Unfortunately, the kart centre closed soon afterwards, and there wasn't another one near enough to his home that he could get to As he couldn't race karts any more, ]ann decided to try computer racing games After lots of practice, he became very good However, he never told his parents what he was doing Then, one day, when he was 18, he told them that he was one of the top ten winners of a computer racing competition They were very surprised His prize was to drive a real car in a race against the other nine top players It was ]ann's first time in a racing car, but, amazingly, he won the race! The prize this time was a free course to learn to be a racing driver He did really well, and has found a job driving in a racing team When he was a child, workers at the kart centre said Jann was a good driver A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Jann stopped racing karts because he became bored with it A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Jann was good at computer racing games immediately A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Jann played computer racing games with school friends A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Jann told his parents about the computer competition after it ended A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say The people Jann raced against were from different countries A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Jann's parents had to pay for his driving course A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say 12/ Read the following passages and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport We were driving in the right lane when suddenly a black car jumped out of a parking space right in front of us My taxi driver slammed on his brakes, skidded, and missed the other car by just inches! According to the passage, when did the flag have its current appearance? A Over 4,000 years ago B About 2,000 years ago C When Russia had its flag D When Yugoslavia had its flag What fact does the author say about the first known flag? A They were originated in Russia B They existed over 4,000 years ago C They were a symbol of courage D They were completed with a pole and fabric According to the passage, what is the color of the top stripe on the flag of Yugoslavia? A White B Red C Blue D Green According to the passage, what does the color red symbolize? A Death B Power C Peace D Courage According to the passage, what color is NOT often used on flags of countries? A Black B Green C Pink D Orange 17/ Read the following text and decide the answer for each question Rebecca Stevens was the first woman to climb Mount Everest Before she went up the highest mountain in the world, she was a journalist and lived in a small flat in south London In 1993, Rebecca left her job and her family and travelled to Asia with some other climbers She found that life on Everest is hard ‘You must carry everything on your back’, she explained ‘so you can only take things that you will need You can’t wash on the mountain, and in the end I didn’t even take a toothbrush I am usually a clean person but there is no water, only snow Water is very heavy so you only take enough to drink!’ When Rebecca reached the top of Mount Everest on May 17 1993, it was the best moment of her life Suddenly she became famous Now she has written a book about the trip and people often ask her to talk about it She has a new job, too, on a science program on television Rebecca is well know today and she has more money, but she still lives in the little flat in south London among her pictures and books about mountains Before Rebecca climbed Everest, she worked for A A bookshop B A newspaper C A travel agent Rebecca went to Everest A With her family B With a climbing group C Without anyone Rebecca didn’t take much luggage because she A.Didn’t have many things B Had a bad back C Had to carry it herself Rebecca didn’t wash on Everest because A.It was too cold B There was not enough water C She is a dirty person Rebecca carried water for A.Drinking B Cooking C Cleaning her teeth Rebecca became famous when she A.Got to the highest place in the world B Wrote a book about her trip C Was on a television program After her trip, Rebecca A.Earned the same money B Stayed in the same flat C Did the same job, 18/ Orbis is an organization which helps blind people everywhere It has built an eye hospital inside an aeroplane and flown it all over the world with an international medical team Samantha Graham, a fourteen-year-old schoolgirl from England, went with the plane to Mongolia, Samatha tells the story of Eukhtuul, a young Mongolian girl Last year, when Eukhtuul was walking home from school, she was attacked by boys with sticks and her eyes were badly damaged Dr Duffey, an Orbis doctor, said that without an operation she would never see again, I thought about all the everyday things I that she couldn’t , things like reading schoolbooks, watching television, seeing friends, and I realized how lucky I am’ ‘The Orbis team agreed to operate on Eukhtuul and I was allowed to watch, together with some Mongolian medical students I prayed the operation would be successful The next day I waited nervously with Eukhtuul while Dr Duffey removed her bandages ‘In six months your sight will be back to normal’, he said Eukhtuul smiled, her mother cried, and I had to wipe away some tears, too!’ ‘Now Eukhtuul wants to study hard to become a doctor Her whole future has changed, thanks to a simple operation We should all think more about how much out sight means to us What is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text? A to describe a dangerous trip B to report a patient’s cure C to explain how sight can be lost D to warn against playing with sticks What can a reader learn about in this text? A the life of schoolchildren in Mongolia B the difficulties for blind travelers C the international work of some eye doctors D the best way of studying medicine After meeting Eukhtuul , Samantha felt A grateful for her own sight B proud of the the doctor’s skill C surprised by Eukhtuul’s courage D angry about Eukhtuul’s experience What is the result of Eukhtuul’s operation? A She can already see perfectly again B After some time she will see as well as before C She can see better but will never have normal eyes D Before she recovers, she will need another operation 10 Which is the postcard Samantha wrote to an English friend? A I’ve visited a Mongolian hospital and watched local doctors an operation B You may have to fly a long way to have the operation you need, but the journey will be worth it C I’m staying with my friend Eukhtuul, while I’m sightseeing in Mongolia D Make sure you take care of your eyes because they’re more valuable than you realize! 19/ Read the following texts and decide the answer for each question In 2006, Ravi Patra started working for a music company and three years later, in 2009, got a job on the music television channel Rock TV Revi enjoys working on television, but when he was younger he wanted to fly planes Later, he became more interested in football But Ravi has always loved music, so he tried to get work with Rock TV His boss says he gave him the job because he wanted it more than anybody else! When he started at Rock TV, Ravi arrived first at the office and was the last to leave at 10 in the evening Now, he starts a bit later, but he is still busy until 10 pm Before lunch, he usually writes his words for the show and in the afternoon he has meetings or makes Rock TV advertisements Rovi has many popular bands on his show and the stars are often interesting people But Ravi knows that everyone watches the show to hear great music Getting that right is more important than anything else Ravi knows what questions to ask the band members He tries to make them laugh and this is easy for him Sometimes he cannot remember their names but he always has information about the bands to help him What was the first job Ravi wanted to have when he was younger? A Footballer B Pilot C Singer What did Ravi’s boss at Rock TV say about him? A Ravi asked for a job at Rock TV more than once B There were other people better than Ravi C Ravi showed him how much he wanted the job How has Ravi’s work changed? A He no longer begins very early B He is busier than before C He doesn’t stay late at the office In the morning, Ravi often A Works on Rock TV advertisements B Meets important people at his office C Decides what to say on his program What does Ravi think is the most important thing about the show? A It has lots of interesting stars B There is great music C His is popular with the guests What problem does Ravi sometimes have on the Rock TV show? A He forgets people’s names B He cannot stop laughing C His questions make people angry Ravi would like to spend more time A In the mountains B With his friends C Listening to music 20/ Read the following article Are sentences 1-7 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' (B)? If there is not enough information to answer 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' {B), choose 'Doesn't say' (C) Nick Barlow loves his work He's a British actor and he travels around the world making TV programmes 'People welcome me everywhere I go and when I get home I remember all the wonderful things that happened in each country.' Nick has travelled to many places but there are a few trips that he would still like to make 'I'd love to visit South America and go back to Australia one day,' he says On each trip, Nick travels with a team of people They bring the cameras and other filming equipment needed to make the program Nick doesn't take a lot of things for himself, just a few shirts and trousers, but he always makes sure he has some books in his suitcase Nick's wife, Helen, doesn't mind him travelling for his work She has a lot of friends and keeps busy When he gets back, she likes to listen to all his travel stories But sometimes there are problems When he was in the Malaysian rain forest, Nick heard that his wife was ill in hospital 'I felt terrible because I couldn't help, but she didn't want me to come home I was so happy when I heard she was better.' Nick says that people in the places he visits are very friendly A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Nick buys something to take home from every country he visits A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say On some trips, Nick travels alone A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say There are often problems with the television cameras A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Every time Nick goes away, he packs something to read A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say Helen is unhappy when he's away from home A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say When Helen was sick, Nick returned home A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say 21/ Read the following article Are sentences 1-7 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' (B)? If there is not enough information to answer 'Right' (A) or 'Wrong' {B), choose 'Doesn't say' (C) David Johnson has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to feel unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand's Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practise for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team 'They were great' David said 'They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn't and went on swimming.' Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA David Johnson had problems during a swimming competition in the USA A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say After 1983, many people swam between Santa Cruz Island and the Californian coast A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say In January 2004, David was the first person of his age to swim across the Cook Strait A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say David practiced for more than a year to swim across the Cook Strait A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say David was in New Zealand for a long time before he swam across the Cook Strait A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say David's wife was in the boat beside him when he swam the Cook Strait A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say David had to stop for a short time while swimming the Cook Strait A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say 22/ She was still at primary school when she decided she wanted to travel So when she was eleven, she decided to go for bike rides, and cycled or so miles every day Josie says: “The only good thing about secondary school was cycling there and back I left when I was 16 I love cooking, so I started a business I cooked three-course meals, and delivered them by bike! In 1985, as soon as I had some money, I cycled to Africa and back” Josie has been to 40 countries and has had all kinds of interesting experiences She has cycled through the Himalayan mountains in Nepal, then down into India She has cycled through millions of locusts in the Moroccan desert She has traveled through tornados in the USA She was in Romania on Christmas Day in 1989 when President Ceausescu was executed by the Government And she hasn’t been to Egypt yet, because when she was in Turkey, a war started nearby So she went to Greece instead She has sometimes traveled with friend, boyfriends and even her mother, but she has often cycled alone She had only one really frightening experience – a man attacked her in Bulgaria In 1997 she hurt her knee very badly, so she started writing books about her journeys She’s written five books, and now she’s on her bike again! At the moment she’s planning to cycle around New Zealand What did she want to when she was a pupil? A Travel B Become a singer C Become an artist What did she decide to at the age of 11? A Cycle B Ride a motorbike C Swim What did she like best when she was at secondary school? A Cycling to school B Learning math C Playing on the school ground When did she finish secondary school? A At the age of 10 B At the age of 11 C At the age of 16 Why did she start a business? A Because she liked money B Because she hated studying C Because she loved cooking How many courses were there in her meal at first? A B C Why did she have so many interesting experiences? A Because she travelled a lot B Because she read a lot C Because she usually watched TV What desert has she been to? A Himalayan B Nepal C Moroccan Why didn’t she go to Egypt? A Because a war started when she was in Turkey B Because she was sick C Because she didn’t have time 10 Who did she travel with? A Her mother B Her friends C all of the above 11 What problem did she have in 1997? A She had pain in her knee B She had pain in her back C She had pain in her legs 12 How many books has he written? A B C 13 How is she going to travel in New Zealand? A by motorbike B by car C by bike 23/ While Western medicine is common throughout the world, it is not the only type of medicine that people practice Another kind of medical treatment is known as acupuncture In general, it is considered to be an alternative type of medicine It was developed in China well over one thousand years ago, but exactly when and how it was created remain mysteries Acupuncture involves the inserting of multiple needles into the body The needles are placed at certain points in the body, depending on the type of problem the patient has According to the theory behind acupuncture, there are places on the skin that are connected to different parts of the body By pricking the skin with needles at these points, an acupuncturist can help a patient either relieve pain or cure various problems Acupuncture is popular in many parts of Asia It is also becoming more common and attracting new patients in Europe and North America But many people believe it is ineffective The main reason they feel that way is that it is difficult to understand how the entire process works Research into acupuncture’s capabilities has yielded varying results Some studies show that it is quite effective at relieving pain Other ones, however, claim that it is merely like a placebo In other words, people believe acupuncture treatment will be effective, so it winds up helping them What is the best title for the passage? A A New Type of Medicine B All about Acupuncture C Western Medicine vs Acupuncture D Acupuncture: Does It Work? What does the author imply about acupuncture? A Its origins are not precisely known B Some Western doctors use it C It costs less than Western medicine D The needles used vary in size Which of the following statements does paragraph support? A The needles used can sometimes hurt the patients B Most of the needles are inserted in the patient’s back C Acupuncturists use more than one needle at one time D Most acupuncture is used to treat fatal diseases Where is acupuncture becoming practiced more often? A In Asia B In Australia C In Africa D In Europe The word ineffective is closest in meaning to … A Useless B Doubtful C Abnormal D Fraudulent 24/ Read the following text and choose the best word (A/ B/ C or D) for each space SWEDEN’S ICE HOTEL The village of Jukkasjarvi is in Swedish Lapland, and winter temperatures there can reach -40C But 6,000 holidaymakers (1)………….go there annually, to visit what is probably Europe’s most unusual accommodation In this hotel, you eat, drink and sleep in rooms made (2)……………ice If you want, you can (3)……………get married in one The bar is ice too, and putting hot drinks on it is obviously not (4)…………….! The bedrooms are around -4C, but fortunately guests are (5)………… with special sleeping bags that will keep (6) ………….warm in the coldest of temperatures (7)………………outdoor clothes can be supplied too, if needed The hotel is never more than six months old (8)……………it melts in summer, and (9) ………….winter it is rebuilt Creating the hotel (10) …………10,000 tons of ice, plus 30,000 tons of snow A therefore B ever C also D still A by B of C within D for A even B however C already D yet A supported B recognized C recommended D agreed A given B offered C provided D delivered A these B those C they D them A suitable B convenient C acceptable D satisfactory A although B because C so D while A other B any C each D another 10 A brings B puts C fetches D takes 25/ Dear Thomas, I am curious as to whether or not you are still planning to go on that skiing trip with your family this winter vacation I ask because, if you are not going, you might find this program I heard about today to be interesting Apparently, Westfield State University, our local college, is going to hold an art seminar for thirty students According to the brochure I have, three of the school’s top faculty members are going to teach the seminar They are planning to focus on painting But there will also be lessons on sculpture and etching And here is the best part: it does not cost anything to attend the seminar However, you have to apply for a position You can that by submitting a sample of your work I know how much you love art, so this could be a great opportunity for you You probably not want to give up going skiing, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime event You might not want to pass up this chance Let me know if you need any more information Your friend, Susan Why did the author write this letter? A To describe her winter plans B To describe an upcoming art exhibit C To recommend a special program D To compliment the local college What does the author indicate about Thomas’ plans for winter vacation? A He’s going to take some art classes B He will go on a trip with his family C He will learn how to ski at a resort D He is going to travel abroad somewhere What can be inferred from the letter about Westfield State University? A It is one of the top schools in the state B It is located near the home of the author C It offers several programs during winter D High school students can take regular classes there Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the seminar? A Where it is going to be B How long it is going to last C How many students may take it D What is going to be taught According to the letter, how can a student get into the seminar? A By applying online B By getting recommended by a teacher C By sending in a work of art D By paying an entrance fee 26/ The dogsled race was about to begin Julie’s team of dogs was lined up at the starting gate Julie stood behind them The air was so cold that she could see her breath Other teams were lined up, too, and the dogs were excited Julie kept her eyes on the clock At exactly ten o’clock, she and the other racers yelled, ‘Mush!’ The dogs knew that meant ‘Go!’ They leap forward and the race began! Julie had trained for months for this race, and she hoped she and her dogs would win Hour after hour, day after day, Julie’s dogs pulled the sled in order to get in shape for the race Now, they ran over snowy hills and down into frozen valleys They stopped only to rest and eat They wanted to stay ahead of the other teams The racers had to go a thousand miles across Alaska Alaska is one of the coldest places on Earth The dogs’ thick fur coats helped keep them warm in the cold wind and weather In many places along the route, the snow was deep Pieces of ice were as sharp as a knife The ice could cut the dogs’ feet To keep that from happening, Julie had put special booties on their feet At first, the dogs seemed to pull the sled very slowly They were still getting used to the race But on the third day out, they began to pull more quickly They worked as a team and passed many of the other racers Once, one of the sled’s runners slid into a hole and broke Julie could have given up then, but she didn’t She fixed it and they kept going When they finally reached the finish line, they found out that they had come in first place! It was a great day for Julie and her dogs The author wrote the story in order to … A Describe how dogs stay warm in cold weather B Tell a story about a dogsled race C Explain how cold it can be in winter D Entertain the reader with funny stories about dogs Where does the dogsled race take place? A In Antarctica B On a track C In Alaska D In a field What is the word yelled in paragraph closest in meaning to? A Shouted B Said C Told D whispered What happened before the gods began running? A The dogs pulled the sled slowly B Julie and the dogs were lined up at the starting gate C A runner on Julie’s sled broke D The dogs pulled the sled over hills and into valleys What does the word team in paragraph refer to? A Friends and family B To join together C Many dogs D A group working together Why did the dogs wear special booties? A To be well recognized B Because the booties fit their feet C To protect their feet from ice D To keep their feet warm Why don’t the dogs freeze in the cold weather? A Julie puts special booties on their feet B They sleep by the fire at night C Their thick fur coats keep them warm D It doesn’t get very cold in Alaska What does the word they in paragraph refer to? A The dogs B The other racers C Runners D Julie and her team The word thick in paragraph is closest in meaning to … A Thin B Hard C Fat D Skinny 10 What kind of person is Julie? A Brave and determined B Timid and hesitant C Interesting and careful D Boring and careless 27/ Read the following texts and choose the best answer for each question Two years ago, our 14-year-old son, Ben, asked us for a set of drums for his birthday At first, we were very much against the idea because of the noise ‘It’s better than watching television or playing computer games in my free time’ Ben argued, ‘and it’ll keep me out of trouble’ In the end we gave in ‘All right’, we said, ‘but you must consider the rest of the family and the neighbors when you play.’ That was just the beginning Because drums are not the easiest instruments to transport, the other members of Ben’s band started appearing at our home with their guitars and other electrical equipment And so, for several hours a week, the house shakes to the noise of their instruments and their teenage singing At least Ben’s hobby has been good for our health: whenever the band start practicing, my husband and I go out for a long walk And I must admit that, although their music may sound a little strange, they are a friendly and polite group of young men I cannot judge their musical skill-after all I didn’t expect my parents’ generation to like the same music as I did when I was a teenager – but they play regularly in local clubs for young people Our main worry is that they won’t spend enough time on their school work because of their musical activities, though this hasn’t happened yet I am always stressing to Ben how important his studies are But one thing is certain – Ben was right: it has kept him out of trouble and he is never bored Ben asked his parents for a drum when he was A 14 years old B 12 years old C years old His parents disagreed at first because A it was expensive B it was noisy C they prefer computer Ben started playing music with A himself B his neighbors C his friends They play A outside B at Ben’s house C at Ben’s friends’ house Ben’s hobby makes his parents A annoyed B angry C feel good When the children play music, Ben’s parents A go for a walk B go to sleep C go shopping Ben’s parents think his friends are A rude B stubborn C well-behaved The writer is worried because A the children may quit school B the children not study enough C the children are bored The writer thinks that A Ben should not have joined the band B Ben’s decision to play music is helpful for him C Ben should study more 10 What is the writer trying to in this text? A describe her son’s hobby B give advice to teenagers C complain about her son’s friends 28/ Read the following text and choose the best word (A/ B/ C or D) for each space THE HISTORY OF SHOES In the past, importance was not given to shoes being comfortable or fashionable These early foot coverings were probably animal skins, (31)……… people tied round their ankles during cold (32) ………We still use leather today, but (33)…………….materials such as silk, plastic, or cotton are also popular, (34)………… on what is in fashion It was only one hundred and fifty years (35)………… that people began to wear a different shoe on each foot Formerly, the two shoes had been straight instead of shaped and (36)……… be worn on the left or the right foot All shoes used to be made by hand, but now, (37)……………there are shoemakers still using their (38)……………skills, most shoes are now machine-made in large factories The introduction of sewing machines (39)…………….the shoe industry to produce large (40)……………….of cheaper shoes for a wider range of buyers 31 A who B why C which D where 32 A weather B climate C temperature D condition 33 A either B both C another D other 34 A turning B depending C resting D taking 35 A before B beyond C ago D after 36 A must B could C ought D might 37 A although B if C unless D since 38 A typical B usual C model D traditional 39 A let B allowed C gave D got 40 A quantities B totals C sums D sizes 29/ Read the following text and choose the best word (A/ B/ C or D) for each space HENRY FORD Henry Ford was born on a farm in Michigan in 1863 but he did not like farming When he was fifteen he began work as a mechanic and in 1893 he built his first car After he (1)……….driven it 1,500 kilometers, he sold it and built two bigger cars Then, in 1903, he (2)…………….the Ford Motor Company By (3)……… strong but light steel, he built cheap cars for (4)…………….people to buy In 1908, he built the first Ford Model ‘T’, (5)……………sold for $825 He was soon selling 100 cars (6)…………….day By 1927, the Ford Motor Company was (7)………….$700 million Early Ford cars were simple and cheap, but (8)……… things simple sometimes (9)…………….less choice “You (40)………… have any color you like,’ said Henry Ford of the Model T, ‘as long as it’s black’ A is B was C had D has A raised B started C led D appeared A putting B operating C using D managing A usual B ordinary C general D typical A where B which C who D what A a B some C the D one A rich B worth C expensive D dear A remaining B staying C keeping D holding A meant B decided C planned D intended 10 A will B ought C need D can 30/ It’s that time of the year for school to start again So that means you need to start stocking up on the supplies you need for the school year Fortunately, you don’t have to visit four or five different stores to get everything necessary Instead, take a trip to Carter’s Department Store We’ve got everything that a student could possibly need We have all kinds of standard school supplies: pens, pencils, notebooks, rulers, and more We also carry art supplies, such as paint, paintbrushes, and easels You can purchase all sorts of electronic equipment, including calculators, desktop computers, and notebook computers We even sell musical instruments And here’s the best part: from now until the beginning of the school year, we are having a back-toschool sale Everything we carry that is related to school is on sale for at least 25% off Art supplies are 30% off while electronic goods are available at 40% discount And be sure to visit our boys’ and girls’ clothing departments, where you will find saving up to a whopping 60% off You simply can’t beat Carter’s Department Store for quality and price Which headline best summarizes the advertisement? A Big Sale at Carter’s Department Store B Are You Ready for School? C Lets’ Go Shopping at Carter’s D Carter’s: the Newest Store in Town The phrase stocking up on is closest in meaning to … A Utilizing B Considering C Purchasing D Saving The author uses paint, paintbrushes and easels as exam A Supplies that all students need B Items selling for more than half off C Some of the store’s newest items D Art supplies available at the store What is the discount on a notebook computer? A 20% B 30% C 40% D 60% The word whopping is closest in meaning to … A Surprising B Unlikely C Reduced D enormous ... Task Time Date Set up gym 11 A.M.–4 P.M December 11 th Help performers A.M.–4 P.M December 12 th Welcome guests 10 A.M.–2 P.M December 12 th Clean up gym P.M.–7 P.M December 12 th Interested students... Playing on the school ground When did she finish secondary school? A At the age of 10 B At the age of 11 C At the age of 16 Why did she start a business? A Because she liked money B Because she hated... she was sick C Because she didn’t have time 10 Who did she travel with? A Her mother B Her friends C all of the above 11 What problem did she have in 19 97? A She had pain in her knee B She had