TEST 1

LISTENING
PART 1. Complete the notes below.
For questions 1-5, write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each
answer.
CHILDREN’S ART AND CRAFT WORKSHOPS
- Adults must accompany children under (1) 8
- Cost: £ 2.50
- Workshops held in: Winter House, (2) Tamer Street
- Security device: must push the (3) green button to open door
- Should leave car behind the (4) library
- Book workshops by phoning the (5) education department ( on 200765)

PART 2.
You are going to listen to someone being interviewed about a famous radio programme broadcast in
the USA. Listen choose the best answer (A, B or C)
1. The broadcast by Orson Welles was...............
A based on a book by Rachel Watson.
B based on a book by an English novelist.
C an original piece of work.
2. In the story............
A aliens come to Earth from Mars.
B enormous fighting machines travel from Mars.
C the people of London build machines to defend themselves.
3. What was Orson Welles known for at the time of the broadcast?
A writing film screenplays
B directing films
C directing plays and radio programmes
4. Why does Rachel think that many listeners believed the news reports?
A The action was set in places they knew.
B The programme makers didn't warn listeners that the reports weren't real.
C Listeners didn't notice the warnings.
5. Why were people worried about gas?
A They believed the Martians were using it to attack people.

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 B Some people fled their homes and left the gas on.
C It was impossible to smell it.
PART 3. Listen to the radio programme. Decide whether the information in each sentence (1-5) is
true or false. If it is correct, write T for True. If it is incorrect, write F for False. Write your answer in
the space given.
1. Everyone in Britain knows what happened in 1066.
______T_____F
2. In history lessons children have to learn too many dates.
______T_____F
3. No country has invaded Britain since 1066.
______F_____T
4. Some people think that the English Channel has defended the country from invasion.
_____T______
5. Other battles have changed history to the extent that Battle of Hastings did.
_______F____
PART 4. Complete the notes below.

The history of coffee

Coffee in the Arab world
• There was small-scale trade in wild coffee from Ethiopia.
• 1522: Coffee was approved in the Ottoman court as a type of medicine.
• 1623: In Constantinople, the ruler ordered the 1 destruction of every coffee house.
Coffee arrives in Europe (17th century)
• Coffee shops were compared to 2 universities .
• They played an important part in social and 3 political changes.
Coffee and European colonisation
• European powers established coffee plantations in their colonies.
• Types of coffee were often named according to the 4 ports they came from.
• In Brazil and the Caribbean, most cultivation depended on 5 slaves
• In Java, coffee was used as a form of 6 taxation .
• Coffee became almost as important as 7 sugar .
• The move towards the consumption of 8 tea in Britain did not also take place in the
USA.
Coffee in the 19th century
• Prices dropped because of improvements in 9 transportation .
• Industrial workers found coffee helped them to work at 10 night.

SECTION II: LEXICO – GRAMMAR (50 points)

PART 1. Choose the best answer to each of the following questions. Write your answer in the

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GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.
1. Mr Simkins is the big ....... in the company as he has just been promoted to the position of
Managing Director.
A. bread B. apple C. cheese D. meat
2. Speaking about his long battle with illness struck a ......... with the audience.
A. wire B. rope C. string D. chord
3. Whether you attend the lecture or not is of little ......... to me.
A. consequence B. result C . care D. circumstance
4. Having seen the film that won the Oscar, I was disappointed as it wasn't all that it's ....... up to
be.
A. creased B. cracked C. lined D. valued
5. I prefer to practice the violin alone in my bedroom as having other members of the family listen
really ......... my style.
A. restricts B. impedes C. obstructs D. cramps
6. Ann's injuries took a long time to ..... completely and she has been left with several scars.
A. cure B. remedy C. heal D. treat
7. The picture looked very impressive but in fact it had been ........... from another.
A. imitated B. copied C. emulated D. faked
8. The meat was so ........... that I didn't have to cut any fat off.
A. slim B. lean C. skinny D. slender
9. The archeologist was amazed to see that the body hadn't ........... at all.
A. mouldered B. rotted C. wasted D. decomposed
10. I'm used to being woken in the morning by the birds ........... outside my window.
A. snarling B howling C. bleating D. twittering
11. Car prices in the UK are high in ........... to other European countries.
A. reference B. affinity C. relation D. connection
12. We put some ........... of bread out every day for the birds.
A. chips B. crumbs C. cubes D. slivers
13. The ingredients included ............ cheese for the topping.
A. chopped B. shredded C. minced D. grated
14.This is a good hair dye but the colour gradually ......... after a few weeks.
A. fades B. vanishes C. disappears D. pales
15. It was impossible for me to make a decision, so I ........... a coin.
A. tossed B. threw C. flung D. cast
16. My neighbour has threatened to ......... over our dispute about property boundaries.
A. take legal aid B. take legal action
C. try me D. bring me to trial
17. He managed to ......... the flow of blood by tightly bandaging the wound.
A. restrain B. curb C. check D. inhibit
18. Mr Wright is being ......... for fraud at the Old Bailey courthouse, this afternoon.
A. taken to court B. tried C. summoned D. charged
19. The heavy rain lashed down ......... throughout the night without letting up.
A. continually B. continuously C. perpetually D. eternally
20. We intend this to be a(n) ......... project, taking us into the next decade.
A. constant B. incessant C. steady D. ongoing

PART 2. Identify and correct 10 errors in the passage.

Priscilla Presley, actress and widower  widow of Elvis Presley, entered the acting profession quiet
 quite accidentally. On being asked to do a television commerce  commercial for a well-known
shampoo, she took which  what turned out to be an important decision: to take actor  acting
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She did this in an attempt to overcome her acute shyness at being in the public eye, but to her amazement
she loved every minutes  minute. Her extreme lack of confidence stemmed from the early days of her
marriage with  to Elvis, which she remembers were often spent sitting in dark, depressed 
depressing hotel rooms away from the glare of publicity, who  which Elvis was so anxious to avoid.

Film work, including the high  highly successful slapstick comedy The naked Gun, quickly followed
the television contract.

Complete the sentences with the appropriate phrasal verbs in its correct form. The first one has been
done for you as an example. There are TWO phrasal verbs not used.
catch .... out, come .... across, fill .... in, bring … up, make .... up, pass ....on,
bring .... up, put .... across, take … for, hold .... up, drop .... off, bring ....
around

0. Here are the visa application forms. You have to ................................ (them) and return them to the
consulate.
Answer: 0. fill them in
1. I don't need to book a hotel room in Manchester. Joan has offered to bring me up (me) put me up
2. The oral examination was difficult. The examiner tried to catch me out (me) by asking some tricky
questions.
3. I don’t believe the story Bob told us. I’m sure he made it up (it).
4. I wish the examination was tomorrow! I'm nervous so I shall be glad to come across it (it). Get it over
5. George has some very good ideas, but he sometimes has difficulty in putting them across (them) to
others.
6. We ought to discuss the matter as soon as possible. I’ll bring it up (it) at the meeting tomorrow.
7. I’ve got a message for Peter from Linda. Could you pass it on (it) when you see him this afternoon?
8. The old lady fainted but the nurse was soon able to bring her around (her).
9. I've still got some books of yours. If you are at home this evening, I'll drop them off (them) on my way
from the office.
10. I'm sorry I'm late. I was just leaving home when the telephone rang, so the call held me up (me).
For questions 1- 10, read the text below. Use the word given in brackets in some of the lines to form a
word that fits in the gap in the same line.
EXIT INTERVIEWS
If you are thinking of leaving your job, you may think that handing in your letter of resignation is
the end of the matter. But an increasing number of companies now conduct 'exit interviews' with staff in an
attempt to improve staff retention and communication.
For the employee, an exit interview may feel like an ideal opportunity to rant and rave about every
little 1 annoyance (ANNOY) that has troubled them since they got the job. But, 2 bearing (BEAR) in
mind that you will probably still need a 3 reference (REFER) from these people, it is best to avoid getting
angry or 4 emotional (EMOTION) , and just answer the questions as calmly and with as much 5 honesty
(HONEST) as possible.
For employers, the exit interview is a rare opportunity to gather some valuable information about
the way staff perceive the internal 6 works workings (WORK) of the company. 7 Existing (EXIST)
employees may not wish to cause 8 (OFFEND) offence to the boss or damage their chances of promotion,
so are unlikely to 9 (CLOSE) disclose their real feelings about the company. However, someone who has
already resigned is more likely to be 10 (TRUE) truthful when giving their opinions.

READING COMPREHENSION

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PART 1: Read the passage below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write
your answer in the numbered boxes.
The Video Loggers
One rather unlikely word that has recently entered the language is 'blog', a shortened form of 'web log'.
A blog is a diary (1) ……………..on the Internet by the person writing it- the 'blogger' - who
presumably (2) …………….. other people to read it. It is ironical that modern technology is being
used to (3) …………….. new life into such an old-fashioned form as the personal journal. And now, as the
technology behind video cameras is making them easier to use, we have the video log, or 'vlog'. Vlogging
does not require (4) ....................sophisticated equipment: a digital video camera, a high-speed Internet
connection and a host are all that is needed. Vloggers can put anything that (5) ………….. their fancy
onto their personal web site. Some vloggers have no ambitions (6) ………….. than to show films they
have shot while on holiday in exotic places. However, vlogs can also (7) .............. more ambitious
purposes. For instance, amateur film-makers who want to make a (8) ... ............. for themselves might
publish their work on the Internet, eager to receive advice or criticism. And increasingly, vlogs are
being used to (9) .............. political and social issues that are not newsworthy enough to (10)……........
coverage by the mass media. It is still too early to predict whether vlogging will ever take off in a major
way or if it is just a passing fad, but its potential is only now becoming apparent.

1 A released B sent C posted D mounted

2 A believes B expects C assumes D supposes
3 A add B inhale C insert D breathe
4 A absolutely B largely C utterly D highly
5 A grasps B appeals C takes D gives
6 A except B apart C rather D other
7 A serve B employ C function D play
8 A publicity B fame C name D promotion
9 A emphasise B publicise C distribute D circulate
10 A earn B warrant C excuse D cause

Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only ONE word in each
space
The Handmaid’s Tale
One of the prominent themes of modern literature has been the future, and books (1) such as Brave
New World by Aldous Huxley or 1984 by Geogre Orwell have presented readers (2) full with chilling
visions of what may happen to society in the years ahead.
The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood, builds (3) up on this tradition and adds a feminist perspective.
The novel is set in the futuristic republic of Gilead, where men have total power (4) over women. The
women of the republic are no (5) longer allowed to read; they may they not leave home without a permit,
and the rulers make sure that the women are kept in submission by the threat of violence. The system-in
theory at (6) least -is designed for the protection of women (7) rather than mere subjugation.
In the republic, the majority of women are infertile as a (8) field result/consequence of having been
exposed to pesticides and nuclear waste, but those who are not are sent to camps to be trained as handmaids,
(9) playing whose role is to provide children for upper class wives. The central character is Offred, who
becomes a Handmaid to a General and his wife Serena Joy after an unsuccessful attempt to escape from the
Republic. The novel focuses on their relationship, and in so (10) far doing the book addresses issues
including women’s rights, the use of reproductive technologies, and the role of women in a world that is
dominated by men.

Read the passage carefully and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. Write your answer in the space
provided.

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 Millions of people in the United States are affected by eating disorders. More than 90% of those
afflicted are adolescents or young adult women. Although all eating disorders share some common
manifestations, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating each have distinctive symptoms and
risks.

People who intentionally starve themselves (even while experiencing severe hunger pains) suffer
from anorexia nervosa. The disorder, which usually begins around the time of puberty, involves extreme
weight loss to at least 15% below the individual’s normal body weight. Many people with the disorder look
emaciated but are convinced they are overweight. In patients with anorexia nervosa, starvation can damage
vital organs such as the heart and brain. To protect itself, the body shifts into slow gear: Menstrual periods
stop, blood pressure rates drop, and thyroid function slows. Excessive thirst and frequent urination may
occur. Dehydration contributes to constipation, and reduced body fat leads to lowered body temperature and
the inability to withstand cold. Mild anemia, swollen joints, reduced muscle mass, and light-headedness also
commonly occur in anorexia nervosa.

Anorexia nervosa sufferers can exhibit sudden angry outbursts or become socially withdrawn. One in
ten cases of anorexia nervosa leads to death from starvation, cardiac arrest, other medical complications, or
suicide. Clinical depression and anxiety place many individuals with eating disorders at risk for suicidal
behavior.

People with bulimia nervosa consume large amounts of food and then rid their bodies of the excess
calories by vomiting, abusing laxatives or diuretics, taking enemas, or exercising obsessively. Some use a
combination of all these forms of purging. Individuals with bulimia who use drugs to stimulate vomiting,
bowel movements, or uri-nation may be in considerable danger, as this practice increases the risk of heart
failure. Dieting heavily between episodes of binging and purging is common.

Because many individuals with bulimia binge and purge in secret and maintain normal or above
normal body weight, they can often successfully hide their problem for years. But bulimia nervosa
patients—even those of normal weight—can severely damage their bodies by frequent binge eating and
purging. In rare instances, binge eating causes the stomach to rupture; purging may result in heart failure due
to loss of vital minerals such as potassium. Vomiting can cause the esophagus to become inflamed and
glands near the cheeks to become swollen. As in anorexia nervosa, bulimia may lead to irregular menstrual
periods. Psychological effects include compulsive stealing as well as possible indications of obsessive-
compulsive disorder, an illness characterized by repetitive thoughts and behaviors. Obsessive-compulsive
disorder can also accompany anorexia nervosa.

As with anorexia nervosa, bulimia typically begins during adolescence. Eventually, half of those with
anorexia nervosa will develop bulimia. The condition occurs most often in women but is also found in men.

Binge-eating disorder is found in about 2% of the general population. As many as one-third of this
group are men. It also affects older women, though with less frequency. Recent research shows that binge-
eating disorder occurs in about 30% of people participating in medically supervised weight-control
programs. This disorder differs from bulimia because its sufferers do not purge. Individuals with binge-
eating disorder feel that they lose control of themselves when eating. They eat large quantities of food and
do not stop until they are uncomfortably full. Most sufferers are overweight or obese and have a history of
weight fluctuations. As a result, they are prone to the serious medical problems associated with obesity, such
as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Obese individuals also have a higher risk for
gallbladder disease, heart disease, and some types of cancer. Usually they have more difficulty losing weight
and keeping it off than do people with other serious weight problems. Like anorexic and bulimic sufferers
who exhibit psychological problems, individuals with binge-eating disorder have high rates of
simultaneously occurring psychiatric illnesses, especially depression.

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1. Fatalities occur in what percent of people with anorexia nervosa?
A. 2% B. 10% C. 15% D. 30%
2. Which of the following consequences do all the eating disorders mentioned in the passage have in
common?
A. heart ailments B. stomach rupture
C. swollen joints D. diabetes
3. According to the passage, people with binge-eating disorder are prone to all of the following EXCEPT
A. loss of control. B. depression.
C. low blood pressure D.high cholesterol.
4. Which of the following is NOT a statement about people with eating disorders?
A. People with anorexia nervosa commonly have a blood-related deficiency.
B. People with anorexia nervosa perceive themselves as overweight.
C. The female population is the primary group affected by eating disorders.
D. Fifty percent of people with bulimia have had anorexia nervosa.
5. People who have an eating disorder but nevertheless appear to be of normal weight are most likely to have
A. obsessive-compulsive disorder. B. bulimia nervosa.
C. binge-eating disorder. D. anorexia nervosa.
6. Glandular functions of eating-disorder patients slow down as a result of
A. lowering body temperatures.
B. excessive thirst and urination.
C. protective measures taken by the body.
D. the loss of essential minerals.
7. The inability to eliminate body waste is related to
A. dehydration. B. an inflamed esophagus.
C. the abuse of laxatives. D. weight-control programs.
WRITING
PART 1. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1. I’m very much looking forward to seeing my great grandson for the first time.
-> What I’m very much looking forward to is seeing my great grandson for the first time.
2. Attendances at the exhibition have been down this year.
-> The exhibition has not been so well attended this year.
3. With the exception of Maggie’s husband, everyone is here.
-> Apart from Meggie’s husband, everyone is here.
4. I am absolutely sure he took the money on purpose.
->He couldn’t possibly have taken the money by mistake.
5. Her success went beyond her expectation.
-> Never had she expected she was so successful.

Rewrite the following sentences with the given word. The given words can’t be changed.
1. Miss Hayes will explain the day-to-day running of the office to you. (ACQUAINT)
Miss Hayes will acquaint you with the day-to-day running of the office.
2. It is certain that he will compensate you for the damage he has done. (MAKE)
It is certain that he will make up to you for the damage he has done.
3. Our teacher doesn’t like it when we leave the classroom without asking first. (APPROVE)
Our teacher doesn’t approve of us leaving the classroom without asking first.
4. Those official files cannot be seen by the public until the end of the decade. (ACCESS)
The public cannot have an access to those official files until the end of the decade.
5.Being her only niece, Ann is very precious to her. (APPLE)
Being her only niece, Ann is the apple of her eyes.

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