Cambridge English

Cambridge English

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Simply English​

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" Look at the sign in each question. Someone asks you what it means. Select the correct explanation. " 

Multiple Choice

• Use this machine when the bar is closed.

• There is a drinks machine in the bar.

• This machine is not working at the moment.

• Drinks cannot be ordered at the bar.

Multiple Choice

• Lock the room when it is not being used.

• Keep the key to this door in the room.

• This door must always be kept locked.

• This room cannot be used at present.

Multiple Choice

• Only use this entrance in an emergency.

• Always keep this door open.

• Permission is needed to park here.

• Do not park in front of this entrance.

Multiple Choice

• You need a special ticket to travel on a Friday.

• Supersaver tickets can be used every day except Fridays.

• You can save money by travelling on a Friday.

• Supersaver tickets cannot be bought before the weekend.

Multiple Choice

• Return your books before you leave the library.

• Make sure you take all your books with you.

• The librarian needs to see your books before you go.

• The librarian will show you where to put your books.

" Read the text about a student hostel. Decide if each of the 10 statements is correct or incorrect. " 

HOSTEL RULES

To make life in this student hostel as comfortable and safe as possible for everyone, please remember these rules.

Security: You have a special card which operates the electronic lock on your room door and a key for the main door of the hostel. These are your responsibility and should never be lent to anyone, including your fellow students. If you lose them you will be charged £20 for a replacement. Do not leave your room unlocked even for short periods (for example, when making yourself a coffee). Unfortunately, theft from student hostels is very common and insurance companies will not pay for stolen goods unless you can prove that your room was broken into by force.

Visitors: There are rarely any rooms available for visitors, except at the end of the summer term. Stan Jenkins, the hostel manager, will be able to tell you and can handle the booking. A small charge is made. Stan also keeps a list of local guesthouses, with some information about what they're like, prices, etc. You are also allowed to use empty beds for up to three nights, with the owner's permission (for example, if the person who shares your room is away for the weekend), but you must inform Stan before your guest arrives, so that he has an exact record of who's in the building if a fire breaks out. Students are not allowed to charge each other for this.

Kitchens: There is a kitchen on each floor where light meals, drinks, etc. may be prepared. Each has a large fridge and a food cupboard. All food should be stored, clearly marked with the owner's name, in one of these two places. Bedrooms are too warm for food to be kept in, and the cleaners have instructions to remove any food found in them. After using the kitchen, please be sure you do all your washing‑up immediately and leave it tidy. If you use it late in the evening, please also take care that you do so quietly in order to avoid disturbing people in nearby bedrooms.

​Music: If you like your music loud, please use a Walkman! Remember that your neighbours may not share your tastes. Brea

king this rule can result in being asked to leave the hostel. Musicians can use the practice rooms in the basement. Book through Stan.

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Health: Any serious problems should be taken to the local doctor. The number to ring for an appointment is on the 'Help' list beside the phone on each floor. For first aid, contact Stan or one of the students whose names you will find on that list, who also have some first aid training.

Multiple Choice

Every student has a key to the main door.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

You can borrow your friend's main door card.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Insurance companies will pay if someone steals your card and takes things from your room.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Spare rooms are least likely to be available in summer.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Your brother can stay free of charge if he uses the other bed in your room.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Guests must report to Stan when they arrive.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

The cleaners take away food that they find in bedrooms.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

If you cook late at night, you should leave the washing-up until the morning.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Students who play loud music may have to leave the hostel.

• Correct

• Incorrect

Multiple Choice

You should ask Stan to call a doctor if you are ill.

• Correct

• Incorrect

" First you will read about 5 students.

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Second you will read some articles from 8 different magazines. Choose one magazine for each person that bestmatches their interests. Choose "None" if there isn't a match. " 

​Sarah is a keen walker. She lives in an area which is very flat and when she goes on holiday she likes to walk in the hills. She is looking for new places to go.

​Jane is keen on music. She likes reading about the personal life of famous people to find out what they are really like.

​Peter is going to France next week on business and has a free weekend which he plans to spend in Paris. He would like to find out what is happening there for fun and entertainment.

​Paul likes visiting other countries. He is also interested in history and likes reading about famous explorers from the past.

Mary likes clothes but hasn't got much money so she is looking for ways of dressing smartly without spending too much

Multiple Choice

MARIA MARIA She conquered the world of opera with the most extraordinary voice of the century, and died miserable and alone. Michael Tonner looks at Maria Callas, the woman behind the opera singer.

BUSINESS IN PARIS John Felbrick goes to Paris to see what facilities it offers for business people planning meetings.

• None

• Sarah

• Jane

• Mary

• Peter

Multiple Choice

DON'T GO into the hills unprepared. If you're a hill walker, we have advice for you on what to take and what to do if something goes wrong.

WE SHOW pictures of Linda Evangelista, the supermodel from Toronto, wearing next season's clothes for the woman with unlimited money.

• None

• Sarah

• Jane

• Mary

• Peter

Multiple Choice

HERE AND THERE Our guide to what is happening in London, and this month we'll also tell you what's on in Paris, Rome, and Madrid.

EXPLORE AFRICA Last year Jane Merton joined a trip across Africa, exploring the most cut-of parts of the continent. Read what she has to say.

• None

• Sarah

• Jane

• Mary

• Peter

Multiple Choice

FESTIVALS This is the season for street festivals. We've travelled to three of the big ones in South America and bring you pictures and information.

HOW I GOT THERE Georgina Fay tells us how she became a famous clothes designer overnight.

• None

• Sarah

• Jane

• Mary

• Peter

Multiple Choice

READ about NEIL ASHDOWN's recent walk along one of Britain's oldest paths. It passes through some of the most beautiful hill country.

ENTER our competition and win a week for two in THAILAND.

• Mary

• Paul

• Jane

• Sarah

• None

Multiple Choice

N THE FREEZER We talk to the two men who have just completed a walk across the Antartic.

TIGHTEN THAT BELT Well-known fashion designer, Virginia McBride, who now lives in Paris, tells us how to make our old clothes look fashionable.

• Mary

• Paul

• Jane

• Sarah

• None

Multiple Choice

WAKE UP THE CHILDREN Penelope Fine's well-known children's stories are going to be on Sunday morning Children's TV. We have a wonderful talk with this famous author.

FLATLANDS It may not look like promising walking country -- it hardly rises above sea level, but we can show you some amazing walks.

• Mary

• Paul

• Jane

• Sarah

• None

Multiple Choice

MY INTERVIEW WITH PAVAROTTI David Beech talks to the famous singer about his future tour to the Far East.

NEW LIGHT Julian Smith talks to the granddaughter of one of the men who reached the North Pole for the first time in 1909. She tells us about his interesting life.

• Mary

• Paul

• Jane

• Sarah

• None

" Read the text and then look at the questions. There are 5 questions for each reading. " 

​Dear Mr Landers,

I run `Snips' hairdressing shop above Mr Shah's chemist's shop at 24 High Street. I started the business 20 years ago and it is now very successful. My customers have to walk through the chemist's to the stairs at the back which lead to the hairdresser's.This has never been a problem. Mr Shah plans to retire later this year, and I have heard from a business acquaintance that you intend to rent the shop space to a hamburger bar. I have thought about trying to rent it myself and make my shop bigger but I cannot persuade anyone to lend me that much money. I don't know what to do.

​My customers come to the hairdresser's to relax and the noise and smells of a burger bar will surely drive them away. Also, they won't like having to walk through a hot, smelly burger bar to reach the stairs.

I have always paid my rent on time. You have told me in the past that you wish me to continue with my business for as long as possible. I believe you own another empty shop in the High Street. Could the burger bar not go there, where it would not affect other people's businesses?

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I hope you think carefully about this.

Multiple Choice

What is the writer's main aim in the letter?

• to show why her business is successful

• to explain why her customers are feeling unhappy

• to avoid problems for her business

• to complain about the chenist downstairs

Multiple Choice

Who was the letter sent to?

• the writer's landlord

• the writer's bank manager

• the owner of the burger bar

• the local newspaper

Multiple Choice

What does the writer think about the burger bar?

• It will make her lose money.

• It will not be successful.

• The High Street is not the place for it.

• Other shopkeepers will complain about it.

Multiple Choice

Why is the writer worried about her customers?

• They do not like eating burgers.

• They may not be allowed to use the stairs.

• The smells will not be pleasant.

• The hairdresser's will get too crowded.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is part of a reply to the letter?

• Thank you for your letter. I am sorry your shop had to close down because of a lack of business.

• Thank you for your letter. I understand your problem. I will ask them to look at the other shop but I can make no promises at the moment.

• Thank you for your letter asking me to rent the ground floor shop to you. I will think about it and let you know.

• Thank you for your letter. I am sorry that I am not able to lend you the money you ask for.

" Use words from below to fill the gaps." 

Multiple Choice

After two weeks of worry, a farmer _____ the north of England was very happy yesterday.

• in

• of

• at

• to

Multiple Choice

James Tuke, a farmer who _____ sheep, lost his dog,

• goes

• grows

• keeps

• holds

Multiple Choice

Sally, when they were out _____ together a fortnight ago.

• working

• worked

• work

• works

Multiple Choice

'Sally was running _____ of me', he said. 'and disappeared over the top of the hill.

• behind

• beside

• ahead

• around

Multiple Choice

I whistled and called _____ she didn't come.

• but

• so

• and

• even

Multiple Choice

She's young, so I thought perhaps she'd gone back to the farmhouse _____ her own.

• by

• on

• with

• of

Multiple Choice

But she wasn't there. Over the next few days I _____ as much time as I could looking for her.

• used

• spent

• gave

• passed

Multiple Choice

I was afraid that I would never see her _____.

• more

• again

• further

• after

Multiple Choice

Then a neighbour said she'd heard an animal crying while she was out walking near the _____ of a cliff.

• edge

• side

• border

• height

Multiple Choice

I rushed out and found Sally on a shelf of rock halfway down. She was thin and _____,

• poor

• dull

• weak

• broken

Multiple Choice

but she had no _____ injuries. She was really lucky!'

• strong

• hard

• rough

• serious