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Test 2

Total questions: 199

Worksheet time: 50hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Open-air Theatre

21. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

a)

follow the development of open-air theatre in Britain

b)

describe how one open-air theatre was built

c)

explain what it's like to work in an open-air theatre

d)

warn readers about the disadvantages of attending open-air performances

2.

Open-air Theatre

22 When plays are disturbed by local wildlife, the actors

a)

change their performance to include it.

b)

carry on as though nothing had happened.

c)

stop and have a chat with the audience.

d)

cancel the rest of the performance

3.

Open-air Theatre

23. What is the audience's attitude to bad weather during performances?

a)

They worry about the actors getting wet.

b)

They say that it stops them enjoying the play.

c)

They accept it as they have come well-prepared

d)

They feel they should have their money back

4.

Open-air Theatre

24 What does John Barack say about outdoor theatre?

a)

He's afraid the atmosphere is more stressful for actors.

b)

He's happy that the audience feel comfortable being there.

c)

He's worried that it creates an atmosphere similar to a club.

d)

He welcomes the distance it creates between actors and audience

5.

Open-air Theatre

25 What would an actor from the Coastline company write in his or her diary?

a)

A difficult performance today - It was pouring with rain. Luckily the audience couldn't see my face in the dark.

b)

The theatre looks sa old it's hard to imagine they've just finished it. I'd prefer to be by the sea while I'm performing, though..

c)

I'm glad I moved from the London theatre scene. But I don't think our director is satisfied with what we've done so far..

d)

I'm keeping a tradition going, and it tests my acting skills, as I never know what unexpected things I'll have to deal with..

6.

Alexander Graham Bell (26)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

grew

b)

built

c)

developed

d)

worked

7.

Alexander Graham Bell (27)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

ought

b)

should

c)

might

d)

would

8.

Alexander Graham Bell (28)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

calls

b)

voices

c)

noises

d)

sounds

9.

Alexander Graham Bell (29)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

trainer

b)

became

c)

educated

d)

taught

10.

Alexander Graham Bell (30)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

amazed

b)

interested

c)

surprised

d)

excited

11.

Alexander Graham Bell (31)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

geography

b)

season

c)

climate

d)

weather

12.

Alexander Graham Bell (32)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

so

b)

because

c)

since

d)

that

13.

Alexander Graham Bell (33)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

likely

b)

similar

c)

same

d)

accurate

14.

Alexander Graham Bell (34)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

above

b)

about

c)

along

d)

around

15.

Alexander Graham Bell (35)

Alexander Graham Bell (0) .............. born in Scotland in 1847. His father, an expert on speech, (26) .............. a way of teaching how words (27) ............... be pronounced. He translated the (28) ................ of words into straight or curvy lines. Alexander (29)............. to be a teacher and, when his mother went deaf, he started to be (30).........…......... in how deaf people communicate. In 1870, because his children were in poor health, Alexander and his family moved to the United States. He hoped that a warmer (31)............... would be better for the whole family. It was while he was teaching deaf children there (32) .................. he invented a new machine. It was very (33)...............to the human ear itself, and Bell discovered it could carry human speech (34) .................. a wire from one place to another. It was not long before the telephone was a part of (35)................... our lives!

a)

any

b)

each

c)

all

d)

every

16.

1. Last week, one of my friends visited the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium ->Last week, a friend of (a)   visited the Santiago Bernabéu football stadium.

17.

2. He had not been to this stadium before.

-> It (a)   the first time he had been to this stadium

18.

3. It costs £9 to go on a tour of the stadium.

-> You have to (a)   £9 to go on a tour of the stadium.

19.

4. A visit to the dressing room is included in the tour.

->The tour (a)   a visit to the dressing room.

20.

5. No other football stadium in Madrid is as big as Santiago Bernabéu.

->Santiago Bernabéu is (a)   any other football stadium in Madrid.

21.

8. What was Robin's job in Argentina?

a)

translator

b)

tour

c)

travelling salesman

22.

9. On Robin's last trip to Argentina, the weather was

a)

colder than he expected

b)

suitable for what he planned

c)

different from the forecasts he heard

23.

10. What did Robin buy from the market he visited?

a)

picture

b)

a chair

c)

a record

24.

11. How did Robin feel during the dance performance he saw?

a)

He wanted to get up and dance

b)

He wished he had continued his dance classes.

c)

He was sad he didn't dance well

25.

12 What did Robin do while he stayed in the village?

a)

He went on a bus tour.

b)

He went into the forest.

c)

He went on a river trip

26.

13. What did Robin like about his favourite place?

a)

the wildlife

b)

the views

c)

the peace

27.

FILM AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM (14)

The Film

Country it is about: (14) ..............................

Day it is on: Sunday

Time last performance starts: (15).............

Other things to do at the museum

- use the (16) ................ in the basement

- see a model (17) ............. on the first floor

- try the cafe on the (18)............. floor

How to get free tickets for the film

- send an email before 12 o'clock on (19)...............

(a)  

28.

FILM AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM (15)

The Film

Country it is about: (14) ..............................

Day it is on: Sunday

Time last performance starts: (15).............

Other things to do at the museum

- use the (16) ................ in the basement

- see a model (17) ............. on the first floor

- try the cafe on the (18)............. floor

How to get free tickets for the film

- send an email before 12 o'clock on (19)...............

(a)  

29.

FILM AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM (16)

The Film

Country it is about: (14) ..............................

Day it is on: Sunday

Time last performance starts: (15).............

Other things to do at the museum

- use the (16) ................ in the basement

- see a model (17) ............. on the first floor

- try the cafe on the (18)............. floor

How to get free tickets for the film

- send an email before 12 o'clock on (19)...............

(a)  

30.

FILM AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM (17)

The Film

Country it is about: (14) ..............................

Day it is on: Sunday

Time last performance starts: (15).............

Other things to do at the museum

- use the (16) ................ in the basement

- see a model (17) ............. on the first floor

- try the cafe on the (18)............. floor

How to get free tickets for the film

- send an email before 12 o'clock on (19)...............

(a)  

31.

FILM AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM (18)

The Film

Country it is about: (14) ..............................

Day it is on: Sunday

Time last performance starts: (15).............

Other things to do at the museum

- use the (16) ................ in the basement

- see a model (17) ............. on the first floor

- try the cafe on the (18)............. floor

How to get free tickets for the film

- send an email before 12 o'clock on (19)...............

(a)  

32.

FILM AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM (19)

The Film

Country it is about: (14) ..............................

Day it is on: Sunday

Time last performance starts: (15).............

Other things to do at the museum

- use the (16) ................ in the basement

- see a model (17) ............. on the first floor

- try the cafe on the (18)............. floor

How to get free tickets for the film

- send an email before 12 o'clock on (19)...............

(a)  

33.

THE ART OF DRAWING (26)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

fast

b)

immediately

c)

soon

d)

shortly

34.

THE ART OF DRAWING (27)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

true

b)

actual

c)

exact

d)

real

35.

THE ART OF DRAWING (28)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

discovered

b)

made

c)

learnt

d)

reached

36.

THE ART OF DRAWING (29)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

of

b)

in

c)

from

d)

for

37.

THE ART OF DRAWING (30)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

should

b)

need

c)

must

d)

could

38.

THE ART OF DRAWING (31)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

topic

b)

subject

c)

area

d)

person

39.

THE ART OF DRAWING (32)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

period

b)

term

c)

moment

d)

time

40.

THE ART OF DRAWING (33)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

more

b)

many

c)

plenty

d)

much

41.

THE ART OF DRAWING (34)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)..... ...is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

who

b)

what

c)

where

d)

which

42.

THE ART OF DRAWING (34)

Drawing has always been a (0) popular hobby. Young children drow with a pencil as (26)................ as they can hold one, Drawing is often seen as a special skill, and it is (27)........... that some people seem to draw perfect pictures without any effort. Yet drawing, like writing, can be (28)................ you can draw accurately if you work really hard at it. Drawing is first (29) ................all about looking carefully. It sounds easy to say that p you (30)............... to do is look at things, but it really is that simple. The best way to draw a familiar (31)............is to imagine that you are looking at it for the first (32)............... Nowadays there are (33)............. courses and materials available than ever before (34) ............means that you can experiment to improve your skills. The only (35) ................is your imagination.

a)

final

b)

end

c)

limit

d)

finish

43.

STUDY PROGRAMME (14)

Courses available on: English Literature

: 18th century (14)............... artists.

Modern Architecture Dates for all courses: start date: 14th June

end date: (15)...............

classes: every day except (16).............

Course fees: £425 each

Reduced prices for (17).............

Included in price: accommodation and food

use of the library

social activities

books

Not included in price: extra (18)..............

transport

Available from college secretary: registration forms

a copy of the (19)................ for your course.



(a)  

44.

STUDY PROGRAMME (15)

Courses available on: English Literature

: 18th century (14)...............

Modern Architecture Dates for all courses: start date: 14th June

end date: (15)...............

classes: every day except (16).............

Course fees: £425 each

Reduced prices for (17).............

Included in price: accommodation and food

use of the library

social activities

books

Not included in price: extra (18)..............

transport

Available from college secretary: registration forms

a copy of the (19)................ for your course.

(a)  

45.

STUDY PROGRAMME (16)

Courses available on: English Literature

: 18th century (14)...............

Modern Architecture Dates for all courses: start date: 14th June

end date: (15)...............

classes: every day except (16).............

Course fees: £425 each

Reduced prices for (17).............

Included in price: accommodation and food

use of the library

social activities

books

Not included in price: extra (18)..............

transport

Available from college secretary: registration forms

a copy of the (19)................ for your course.

(a)  

46.

STUDY PROGRAMME (17)

Courses available on: English Literature

: 18th century (14)...............

Modern Architecture Dates for all courses: start date: 14th June

end date: (15)...............

classes: every day except (16).............

Course fees: £425 each

Reduced prices for (17).............

Included in price: accommodation and food

use of the library

social activities

books

Not included in price: extra (18)..............

transport

Available from college secretary: registration forms

a copy of the (19)................ for your course.

(a)  

47.

STUDY PROGRAMME (18)

Courses available on: English Literature

: 18th century (14)...............

Modern Architecture Dates for all courses: start date: 14th June

end date: (15)...............

classes: every day except (16).............

Course fees: £425 each

Reduced prices for (17).............

Included in price: accommodation and food

use of the library

social activities

books

Not included in price: extra (18)..............

transport

Available from college secretary: registration forms

a copy of the (19)................ for your course.

(a)  

48.

STUDY PROGRAMME (19)

Courses available on: English Literature

: 18th century (14)...............

Modern Architecture Dates for all courses: start date: 14th June

end date: (15)...............

classes: every day except (16).............

Course fees: £425 each

Reduced prices for (17).............

Included in price: accommodation and food

use of the library

social activities

books

Not included in price: extra (18)..............

transport

Available from college secretary: registration forms

a copy of the (19)................ for your course.

(a)  

49.

Mum, The tennis team's meeting tonight, so I'm taking my tennis clothes for the photo - can't wait to see myself in.

a)

Danial is having his photo taken with the tennis team tonight

b)

Daniel reeds his tennis clothes to play In a match tonight.

c)

Daniel is taking a photo of the rest of the tennis team tonight

50.

Casall Restaurant We are open downstairs while improvements are made to this area.

a)

Please come downstairs and try our recently improved restaurant

b)

The restaurant will reopen when the improvements are finished.

c)

You can only eat in one part of the restaurant at the moment

51.

Ann-Marie,

Enima called She's go a free ticket for this evening's concert as her boyfriend's busy. I've already got one, but if you want to go call her before 7 pm.

Joe

a)

Joe and Emma should decide whether they want the spare ticket.

b)

If Ann-Marie Is free, she could go to the same concert as Joe tonight.

c)

Ann-Marie phoned to offer Emma her ticket to a concert

52.

ROOM TO RENT UNEXPECTEDLY AVAILABLE So only £250 per month including fuel bills

Tel: Erik on 663159

a)

People renting this room should expect to pay extra for gas and electricity.

b)

The rent for this room is reduced to £250 plus bilis.

c)

This room is cheap to rent as it was not expected to be empty

53.

From: Maria Gomez

To: Sarah Sraith

Please forgive the delay in writing-I've been so busy!

I miss your English classes now I'm back in Spain, but at Ioast I can understand everything here!

In this email, Maria wants to.....

a)

explain why she hasn't contacted Sarah Smith before.

b)

tell Sarah Smith how much her English has improved.

c)

thank Sarah Smith for her English classes in Spain

54.

Windy Pine

The ski and snowboard runs here are high in the mountains so you can be sure of lots of good snow, but they are extremely challenging and only for the expert. Skiers can relax after dark in a number of small bars and restaurants. The airport is a two-hour bus ride away.

a)

Tomoko hasn't sided before and wants inexpensive lessons from a teacher who speaks Japanese or English. She'd like to stay somewhere where she doesn't have to cook for herself.

b)

Isabel and her 14-year-old son, Juan, are expert skiers but her husband is a beginner. Juan would like to try other winter sports, like snowboarding. They'll travel to the holiday centre by train

c)

Alex and Helen are going skiing for the second time and would like a centre with easy skiing and interesting places to visit. They want to fly there and rent skis cheaply on arrival

d)

Chris and his wife Jo are not keen skiers. They want to be able to relax in the sun and admire the beautiful scenery while their sons of 10 and 12 have skiing lessons.

e)

Matt and Martin are looking for some exciting skiing. They don't want to be with beginners or worry that there might not be enough snow. They like eating out in the evenings.

55.

Ice Mountain

Come to this beautiful spot if you're new to the sport. Try out easy ski runs under the instruction of qualified teachers - their services are reasonably priced and many speak several languages including English. Classes are for adults only. Guesthouses provide accommodation with breakfast and evening meals. The centre is reached by train.

a)

Tomoko hasn't sided before and wants inexpensive lessons from a teacher who speaks Japanese or English. She'd like to stay somewhere where she doesn't have to cook for herself.

b)

Isabel and her 14-year-old son, Juan, are expert skiers but her husband is a beginner. Juan would like to try other winter sports, like snowboarding. They'll travel to the holiday centre by train

c)

Alex and Helen are going skiing for the second time and would like a centre with easy skiing and interesting places to visit. They want to fly there and rent skis cheaply on arrival

d)

Chris and his wife Jo are not keen skiers. They want to be able to relax in the sun and admire the beautiful scenery while their sons of 10 and 12 have skiing lessons.

e)

Matt and Martin are looking for some exciting skiing. They don't want to be with beginners or worry that there might not be enough snow. They like eating out in the evenings.

56.

Eagle's Nest

There's skiing in this aren for skiers of all abilities, with special classes for children, but snowboarders aren't welcome. Accommodation is in comfortable holiday speriments with balconies, where non-skiers can enjoy the fine weather surrounded by wonderful mountain views. There's a good bus service from the centre to the nearest train station.

a)

Tomoko hasn't sided before and wants inexpensive lessons from a teacher who speaks Japanese or English. She'd like to stay somewhere where she doesn't have to cook for herself.

b)

Isabel and her 14-year-old son, Juan, are expert skiers but her husband is a beginner. Juan would like to try other winter sports, like snowboarding. They'll travel to the holiday centre by train

c)

Alex and Helen are going skiing for the second time and would like a centre with easy skiing and interesting places to visit. They want to fly there and rent skis cheaply on arrival

d)

Chris and his wife Jo are not keen skiers. They want to be able to relax in the sun and admire the beautiful scenery while their sons of 10 and 12 have skiing lessons.

e)

Matt and Martin are looking for some exciting skiing. They don't want to be with beginners or worry that there might not be enough snow. They like eating out in the evenings.

57.

Rose Valley

This area has much to offer, both to sipers with little or no experience and to those wanting challenging and exciting shing, Ski instructors speak French and German Some slopes are reserved for snowboarders. There's lively nightlife but the weather can be unreliable. Access to the area is by rail.

a)

Tomoko hasn't sided before and wants inexpensive lessons from a teacher who speaks Japanese or English. She'd like to stay somewhere where she doesn't have to cook for herself.

b)

Isabel and her 14-year-old son, Juan, are expert skiers but her husband is a beginner. Juan would like to try other winter sports, like snowboarding. They'll travel to the holiday centre by train

c)

Alex and Helen are going skiing for the second time and would like a centre with easy skiing and interesting places to visit. They want to fly there and rent skis cheaply on arrival

d)

Chris and his wife Jo are not keen skiers. They want to be able to relax in the sun and admire the beautiful scenery while their sons of 10 and 12 have skiing lessons.

e)

Matt and Martin are looking for some exciting skiing. They don't want to be with beginners or worry that there might not be enough snow. They like eating out in the evenings.

58.

Pairview

This historic mountain town has much for visitors to see. The slopes don't attract expert skiers, but are suitable for those wishing to improve their basic skills, English-speaking instructors charge a lot, but hiring equipment is very reasonable. This centre isn't recommended for children. The airport is nearby.

a)

Tomoko hasn't sided before and wants inexpensive lessons from a teacher who speaks Japanese or English. She'd like to stay somewhere where she doesn't have to cook for herself.

b)

Isabel and her 14-year-old son, Juan, are expert skiers but her husband is a beginner. Juan would like to try other winter sports, like snowboarding. They'll travel to the holiday centre by train

c)

Alex and Helen are going skiing for the second time and would like a centre with easy skiing and interesting places to visit. They want to fly there and rent skis cheaply on arrival

d)

Chris and his wife Jo are not keen skiers. They want to be able to relax in the sun and admire the beautiful scenery while their sons of 10 and 12 have skiing lessons.

e)

Matt and Martin are looking for some exciting skiing. They don't want to be with beginners or worry that there might not be enough snow. They like eating out in the evenings.

59.

Young People's Music Day

The aim of the music day is for young professional muscle to meet each other.

a)

True

b)

False

60.

Young People's Music Day

Students will leam some music to play to an audience in the evening

a)

True

b)

False

61.

Young People's Music Day

At the concert, the professional musicians will perform individualiy

a)

True

b)

False

62.

Young People's Music Day

Transport home by coach from the concert hat will be provided

a)

True

b)

False

63.

Young People's Music Day

Clauses will begin straight after the students han registered

a)

True

b)

False

64.

Young People's Music Day

Each student attending may be lucky enough to be taught individually

a)

True

b)

False

65.

Young People's Music Day

Students wanting any of the goods on sale con collect the chosen terme after the concert.

a)

True

b)

False

66.

Young People's Music Day

Students staying to wait for the evening concurtare advised to take the own entertainment.

a)

True

b)

False

67.

Young People's Music Day

Some students will need to bring their evening clothes with them in the morning.

a)

True

b)

False

68.

Young People's Music Day

For safely reasons, the organisers want to know how many students will be at the concert.

a)

True

b)

False

69.

Rik Mayall talks about his experiences as an actor

What is Rik Mayall's main purpose in writing the text?

a)

to suggest reasons for the success of his career

b)

to explain how he became a comedy actor

c)

to talk about his favourite acting roles

d)

to describe his future work on television

70.

Rik Mayall talks about his experiences as an actor

What does Rik Mayall say about The New Statesman?

a)

It won't be repeated because some people were upset.

b)

Not everyone approved of it.

c)

It was based on an unpleasant person he met.

d)

He enjoys watching it again from time to time

71.

Rik Mayall talks about his experiences as an actor

What kind of work does Rik Mayall prefer?

a)

performing in front of an audience

b)

acting with his close friends

c)

doing comedy series for television

d)

making films about real people

72.

Rik Mayall talks about his experiences as an actor

Why was Rik Mayall pleased about acting in A Family Affair?

a)

He could insist on which character to play.

b)

The writers of the play admired his performance.

c)

It allowed him to do some scrious acting.

d)

He played a character who was very different to himself.

73.

Rik Mayall talks about his experiences as an actor

Which of the following is the best description of Rik Mayall?

a)

He is a comedy actor who dislikes playing roles that are based on real life

b)

He is a well-known actor who has given up playing funny characters on TV in order to concentrate on serious theatre.

c)

He is a famous actor who played in A Family Affair because he said it reminded him of his own family situation.

d)

He is a successful actor who says that he enjoys playing characters who are unpleasant.

74.

1. Filling in a job application form doesn't take you long.

-->It doesn't take you long (1) (a)   in a job application form.

75.

2. At a job interview they will want to know what jobs you have done before.

-->At a job interview they will ask, "What jobs (a)   before?"

76.

3. It's important to arrive at work on time.

->It's important (a)   late for work.

77.

4 Some people like working outdoors more than working inside.

->Some people (a)   working outdoors to working inside.

78.

5. At some firms, staff are given free uniforms.

->Some firms (a)   their staff free uniforms

79.

Harry first became interested in adventure travel because his father.

a)

gave him adventure stories to read

b)

worked in a travel company.

c)

talked a lot about the places he'd been to

80.

Hanry decided to start an adventure travel company because he

a)

wanted to share his experience with others.

b)

thought he could make a lot of money.

c)

hoped to do more travelling himself

81.

Who suggested the name for Harry's company?

a)

a friend

b)

a customer

c)

his wife

82.

When Harry visits a placa, he tries to...

a)

give the local people jobs.

b)

take modern equipment.

c)

avoid damaging the area

83.

What does Harry say about doing dangerous things

a)

It's part of his job.

b)

It's frightening.

c)

t's enjoyable

84.

What is Harry's favourite place?

a)

a mountain

b)

a building

c)

a river

85.

THIS DESK IS ONLY FOR THE

COLLECTION OF THEATRE TICKETS BOOKED IN ADVANCE

a)

You can buy a ticket at this desk to go straight into the theatre.

b)

You can book theatre tickets in advance at the collection desk

c)

You can pick up theatre tickets here that you have already booked.

86.

Bob,

I tied to make you a dentist's appointment for Friday but they can only do 10 am on Monday, If this is OK, ring them before 5 pm today

Bob needs to

a)

make a dentist's appointment for Jill

b)

phone the dentist about an appointment

c)

tell Jill when he can go to the dentist

87.

IF YOUR SHOES ARE DIRTY, PLEASE REMOVE THEM BEFORE ENTERING THIS CHANGING ROOM

a)

You can keep your shoes on in the changing room unless they are dirty

b)

Clean your shoes at the entrance to the changing room before you come in.

c)

All shoes must be taken off and left at the changing room entrance

88.

Tony

Maria's sorry but she's going to be late this evening. The train le delayed again Don't forget you're massing her as the station. She should be there at 7.15

Anita

What is Anita doing?

a)

explaining that she will be late

b)

apologising for missing the meeting

c)

reminding somebody of an arrangement

89.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS' CLUB

Next Saturday's coach trip is cancelled because of lack of interest

a)

To avold us cancelling another Saturday trip, tell us what your interests are

b)

Saturday's coach trip is cancelled because there are transport problems

c)

We are cancelling the trip on Saturday as numbers are too low.

90.

Claire has read about the football tour in a newspaper.

a)

true

b)

false

91.

Claire is worried about being the youngest member of the team.

a)

true

b)

false

92.

Tom feels that schoolwork is more important than sports training.

a)

true

b)

false

93.

Claire intends to study at a university next year.

a)

true

b)

false

94.

Claire thinks it's important to win every game on the tour.

a)

true

b)

false

95.

Tom agrees to go and support Claire's team at her next match

a)

true

b)

false

96.

GET OUT THIS AUTUMN!

Llama Treks

For something different, let this company's friendly South American animals accompany you on a walk through the hills. The llamas transport your bags while you enjoy the scenery. The most popular trip is a four-hour walk with a stop at a country restaurant (£55 per adult including meal - children free)

a)

Frank and Sabine want to go for a walk with their young family. They'd like to have lunch cul but Sabine doesn't like carrying things for the baby, or picnic things, around all day

b)

Tom wants to explore the natural beauty of the area in company with other people. doing something other than walking. He doesn't have any equipment of his own but he has £40 to spend

c)

Charlotte is flying to the Brazilian rainforest soon to do some scientific research. She hopes to get some experience of living in the open air before she goos

d)

Susanna only has a couple of hours free. She hates walking and would like to try something that brings her into contact with animals, although she is a bit nervous with them

e)

Kemal is looking for some excitement and is keen to do something challenging. He also wants to get to know the area better. He can afford up to £50

97.

GET OUT THIS AUTUMN!

Park Stables

Have you ever thought of exploring a national park on horseback? Park Stables offers rides on horses specially chosen for their gentle characters. Beginners are welcome and riding hats and boots are provided free of charge. Private ride £25 per hour, family ride £42 per hour.

a)

Frank and Sabine want to go for a walk with their young family. They'd like to have lunch cul but Sabine doesn't like carrying things for the baby, or picnic things, around all day

b)

Tom wants to explore the natural beauty of the area in company with other people. doing something other than walking. He doesn't have any equipment of his own but he has £40 to spend

c)

Charlotte is flying to the Brazilian rainforest soon to do some scientific research. She hopes to get some experience of living in the open air before she goos

d)

Susanna only has a couple of hours free. She hates walking and would like to try something that brings her into contact with animals, although she is a bit nervous with them

e)

Kemal is looking for some excitement and is keen to do something challenging. He also wants to get to know the area better. He can afford up to £50

98.

GET OUT THIS AUTUMN!

Swallow Aviation

Get a bird's-eye view of the countryside and see some of the region's tourist sights from the air by taking a lesson in a two-seater microlight plane. It's an adventure that's not for the faint-hearted! The training plane is an Icarus C42 which fies at around 160 kph. Flights from E49.

a)

Frank and Sabine want to go for a walk with their young family. They'd like to have lunch cul but Sabine doesn't like carrying things for the baby, or picnic things, around all day

b)

Tom wants to explore the natural beauty of the area in company with other people. doing something other than walking. He doesn't have any equipment of his own but he has £40 to spend

c)

Charlotte is flying to the Brazilian rainforest soon to do some scientific research. She hopes to get some experience of living in the open air before she goos

d)

Susanna only has a couple of hours free. She hates walking and would like to try something that brings her into contact with animals, although she is a bit nervous with them

e)

Kemal is looking for some excitement and is keen to do something challenging. He also wants to get to know the area better. He can afford up to £50

99.

GET OUT THIS AUTUMN!

Country Lanes

Based in a lovely forest, Country Lanes provides a relaxing experience for newcomers to cycling, experienced cyclists and those Just looking for family fun. The one-day group tour ($30 per person) includes bike hire, route map and discounts on entry to tourist attractions

a)

Frank and Sabine want to go for a walk with their young family. They'd like to have lunch cul but Sabine doesn't like carrying things for the baby, or picnic things, around all day

b)

Tom wants to explore the natural beauty of the area in company with other people. doing something other than walking. He doesn't have any equipment of his own but he has £40 to spend

c)

Charlotte is flying to the Brazilian rainforest soon to do some scientific research. She hopes to get some experience of living in the open air before she goos

d)

Susanna only has a couple of hours free. She hates walking and would like to try something that brings her into contact with animals, although she is a bit nervous with them

e)

Kemal is looking for some excitement and is keen to do something challenging. He also wants to get to know the area better. He can afford up to £50

100.

GET OUT THIS AUTUMN!

Survival School

If you're thinking of taking a trip to somewhere far from cities and people, you might want to learn how to take care of yourself first. Survival School's challenging weekend course (£150) will teach you fire-making, camp-building and recognising edible plants and wild animals. These skills could save your life

a)

Frank and Sabine want to go for a walk with their young family. They'd like to have lunch cul but Sabine doesn't like carrying things for the baby, or picnic things, around all day

b)

Tom wants to explore the natural beauty of the area in company with other people. doing something other than walking. He doesn't have any equipment of his own but he has £40 to spend

c)

Charlotte is flying to the Brazilian rainforest soon to do some scientific research. She hopes to get some experience of living in the open air before she goos

d)

Susanna only has a couple of hours free. She hates walking and would like to try something that brings her into contact with animals, although she is a bit nervous with them

e)

Kemal is looking for some excitement and is keen to do something challenging. He also wants to get to know the area better. He can afford up to £50

101.

Climbing mountains

Gertrude Benham had spent less time climbing in Canada than Charles Fay.

a)

true

b)

false

102.

Climbing mountains

Charles Fay applied to an organisation to have a mountain named after him.

a)

true

b)

false

103.

Climbing mountains

On 19 July, Gertrude Benham found out she had made a mistake.

a)

true

b)

false

104.

Climbing mountains

Gertrude Benham decided to climb Mount Heejee with Charles Fay on 20 July.

a)

true

b)

false

105.

Climbing mountains

Charles Fay blamed his guide when he failed to reach the top of Mount Hecjae.

a)

true

b)

false

106.

Climbing mountains

Gertrude Benham took a different route up Mount Healee from Charles Fay.

a)

true

b)

false

107.

Climbing mountains

Gertrude Benham knew Hans Kaufmann had a plan to choose a slow route up Mount Heejee.

a)

true

b)

false

108.

Climbing mountains

The mountain which was named after Charles Fay was the one he had first chosen.

a)

true

b)

false

109.

Climbing mountains

Charles Fay's grandson followed a different route from his grandfather up Mount Fay.

a)

true

b)

false

110.

Climbing mountains

The hut named after Charles Fay is still used by climbers

a)

true

b)

false

111.

At home in Venice by Francesco da Mosto

What is the writer's main reason for writing this text?

a)

to persuade more tourists to visit his city

b)

to give readers the history of his home town

c)

to say what he feels about his birthplace

d)

to describe some important moments in his life

112.

At home in Venice by Francesco da Mosto

The family who first owned the writer's home

a)

used to buy and sell silk.

b)

produced plates and bowls.

c)

were skilled architects.

d)

helped to build the canals.

113.

At home in Venice by Francesco da Mosto

What does the writer say about his grandfather?

a)

His grandfather taught him how to study documents.

b)

He didn't find his grandfather's handwriting easy to read.

c)

He wasn't able to get to know his grandfather personally.

d)

His grandfather turned his home into a museum.

114.

At home in Venice by Francesco da Mosto

What is the writer's attitude to Venice today?

a)

He hopes tourists will stop visiting the city.

b)

He would like people to get jobs working with tourists.

c)

He believes the city would benefit from having fewer inhabitants.

d)

He thinks local businesses should be encouraged to stay.

115.

At home in Venice by Francesco da Mosto

Weat might the writer say about his house?

a)

I have never lived anywhere else apart from in my home in the Rialto area of Venice

b)

My house is on a canal in Venice and my family, starting with my grandfather, have lived there since 1919

c)

We don't know who lived in the house before 1588 but it was owned by merchants from then until. the eighteenth century

d)

The house was made bigger in the mid-eighteenth century because the owner wanted it to look like a palace

116.

My father was given his first boat by his parents.

->My father's parents (a)   his first boat.

117.

My father doesn't have that boat any more.

->My father (a)   got that boat any more

118.

I wanted to start sailing, but my father insisted that I took some lessons first.

->I wanted to start sailing, but my father said I had (a)   some lessons first.

119.

My local sailing school said I was too young to join their courses.

->My local sailing school said I wasn't (a)   to join their courses.

120.

I found it more difficult to learn than I had expected.

->It wasn’t (a)   to learn as I had expected.

121.

Cave Paintings in Australia (26)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

in

b)

of

c)

to

d)

at

122.

Cave Paintings in Australia (27)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

How

b)

what

c)

Why

d)

Which

123.

Cave Paintings in Australia (28)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

lasted

b)

spent

c)

took

d)

finished

124.

Cave Paintings in Australia (29)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

remained

b)

set

c)

controlled

d)

kept

125.

Cave Paintings in Australia (30)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

prevent

b)

miss

c)

escape

d)

avoid

126.

Cave Paintings in Australia (31)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

catch

b)

realise

c)

dream

d)

feel

127.

Cave Paintings in Australia (32)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

waste

b)

injure

c)

damage

d)

upset

128.

Cave Paintings in Australia (33)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

involving

b)

adding

c)

including

d)

consisting

129.

Cave Paintings in Australia (34)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

yet

b)

already

c)

ever

d)

still

130.

Cave Paintings in Australia (35)

A cave containing (0)............ 200 paintings was discovered in the Wollemi National Park, eight years ago. Some of the paintings are (26)............least 3,000 years old. (27). ...........is even more surprising is that the cave was found by chance by someone walking in the area. However, the site of the cave was so difficult to reach that it (28)................along time before researchers could visit it.

The exact location of the site has to be (29) ...............secret. This is to (30)................ the cave from being visited by sightseers who do not (31) ...................how easy it is to (32).............. the paintings.

The paintings show people and animals, (33) ............ birds, lizards and other Australian animals that can (34)............. be seen today. According to researchers, (35)................ its recent discovery, nobody had visited the cave for around 200 years.

a)

by

b)

after

c)

until

d)

on

131.

Linda worked in a cake shop because

a)

her parents didn't give her enough money.

b)

she wanted to give her parents some money.

c)

she needed to buy things for college

132.

Linda liked her first boss because he

a)

paid her well.

b)

was kind to her.

c)

sent her on a training course

133.

What did Linda enjoy about working in the shop

a)

eating the cakes

b)

the smell of baking

c)

the clean workplace

134.

in the shop, Linda helped with

a)

baking bread.

b)

displaying cakes.

c)

making sandwiches

135.

Linda says that the full-time shop assistants

a)

wore friendly to her

b)

hadn't got the same skills as her.

c)

didn't work as hard as her

136.

What does Linda say about serving customers

a)

She didn't like dealing with complaints

b)

She liked giving them advice.

c)

She enjoyed the busy part of the day

137.

Central Museum (14)

The museum gardens were first created in the year (14) .............

There are exhibitions of English furniture and (15)..................

in the museum shop, visitors can buy (16)..............., cards and books.

Cars can be parked at the (17)................ near the museum. Reguiar buses to the museum, leave from both the city centre and the to (18)...............

Cell451858 to find out more about (19)................ visits or room hire.

(a)  

138.

Central Museum (15)

The museum gardens were first created in the year (14) .............

There are exhibitions of English furniture and (15)..................

in the museum shop, visitors can buy (16)..............., cards and books.

Cars can be parked at the (17)................ near the museum. Reguiar buses to the museum, leave from both the city centre and the to (18)...............

Cell451858 to find out more about (19)................ visits or room hire.

(a)  

139.

Central Museum (16)

The museum gardens were first created in the year (14) .............

There are exhibitions of English furniture and (15)..................

in the museum shop, visitors can buy (16)..............., cards and books.

Cars can be parked at the (17)................ near the museum. Reguiar buses to the museum, leave from both the city centre and the to (18)...............

Cell451858 to find out more about (19)................ visits or room hire.

(a)  

140.

Central Museum (18)

The museum gardens were first created in the year (14) .............

There are exhibitions of English furniture and (15)..................

in the museum shop, visitors can buy (16)..............., cards and books.

Cars can be parked at the (17)................ near the museum. Reguiar buses to the museum, leave from both the city centre and the to (18)...............

Cell451858 to find out more about (19)................ visits or room hire.

(a)  

141.

Central Museum (17)

The museum gardens were first created in the year (14) .............

There are exhibitions of English furniture and (15)..................

in the museum shop, visitors can buy (16)..............., cards and books.

Cars can be parked at the (17)................ near the museum. Reguiar buses to the museum, leave from both the city centre and the to (18)...............

Cell451858 to find out more about (19)................ visits or room hire.

(a)  

142.

Central Museum (19)

The museum gardens were first created in the year (14) .............

There are exhibitions of English furniture and (15)..................

in the museum shop, visitors can buy (16)..............., cards and books.

Cars can be parked at the (17)................ near the museum. Reguiar buses to the museum, leave from both the city centre and the to (18)...............

Cell451858 to find out more about (19)................ visits or room hire.

(a)  

143.

Carla is surprised that Mrs Ford wanted her to attend the meeting.

a)

true

b)

false

144.

Sam says that last year's concert was an improvement on earlier ones.

a)

true

b)

false

145.

Carla enjoyed preparing for last year's concert.

a)

true

b)

false

146.

Sam tells Carla that she is the best pianist in the school.

a)

true

b)

false

147.

Sam encourages Carla to accept Mrs Ford's choice of music.

a)

true

b)

false

148.

Sam realises that he must stop doing one of his activities

a)

true

b)

false

149.

End of Term Party December 15th 7-10 pm Sign below if you can come! We also need people to help organise the event - call Sophie (678853)

a)

You need to phone Sophie if you want to come to this event

b)

Anyone wanting to take part in running this event should sign the notice.

c)

People who can attend this event should put their names on the notice.

150.

The Guitar Shor returns to Hinten Exhibim Centre on 6 March any now gutara we be on deplay. The stor is open to whools and the general public.

The main purpose of this email is

a)

to invite people to display goods at an exhibition

b)

to explain booking details for a show.

c)

to provide information about an event.

151.

Hi Abdul Iwon't be in college as I'm not well. Please call round on your way in to pick up my homework-it's due In today. Thanks, Aziz

Aziz wants Abdul to

a)

lake his homework to college for him.

b)

call their college to say that he is not wall.

c)

pick up any new homework given out at college today.

152.

Once opened. remove any unused soup from the tin and place in the cirigerator

This label gives advice on

a)

how to store the product

b)

how to use the product.

c)

how to open the product

153.

Wanted: Kitchen Assistants

Evenings or weekends Free meals

Full training provided Apply inside

a)

Only people who are trained in kitchen work should apply for these part-time jobs

b)

There are part-time apportunities for people without experience of working in a kitchen.

c)

We offer cheap meals to people who work part-time in our kitchen

154.

Recommended Museums in the Area

Castle Museum

The castle was built looking down on the valley of the River Dean. It is now a museum, where you can learn how the valley has changed over millions of years. There is a collection of Interesting rocks and fossils found In the area, and pictures showing how the valley probably looked In prehistoric times

a)

Melanie is a history teacher. She wants to take her class to a museum where they will be allowed to touch things and have activities to do during their visit

b)

Nick is more interested in learning about the countryside tha learning about people from the past. He needs information some schoolwork he is doing about what happens to rivers and hills over time

c)

Kazuko studies English literature and thinks that seeing whee writers lived will help her understand their books better. She finds it useful to look at pictures which are connected with the books

d)

Jake and Maureen have different interests but want to go somewhere they will both enjoy. Jake loves anything to do with the sea, while Maureon's interested in social history and the lives of women

e)

Roger is keen to find out about different forms of transport towns over the last hundred years. He would like to attend a talk while he is at the museum.

155.

Recommended Museums in the Area

Hillcrest Museum

Enjoy an experience of digging up the past. Handle pieces of ancient pots, tools and other objects from many countries. Learn to date them and see what they tell us about how people lived then. Also try out computer programs which help plan the digging-up of sites. School groups should book in advance

a)

Melanie is a history teacher. She wants to take her class to a museum where they will be allowed to touch things and have activities to do during their visit

b)

Nick is more interested in learning about the countryside tha learning about people from the past. He needs information some schoolwork he is doing about what happens to rivers and hills over time

c)

Kazuko studies English literature and thinks that seeing whee writers lived will help her understand their books better. She finds it useful to look at pictures which are connected with the books

d)

Jake and Maureen have different interests but want to go somewhere they will both enjoy. Jake loves anything to do with the sea, while Maureon's interested in social history and the lives of women

e)

Roger is keen to find out about different forms of transport towns over the last hundred years. He would like to attend a talk while he is at the museum.

156.

Recommended Museums in the Area

Shandy Hall

Here in the 1760s, Laurence Sterne wrote Tristram Shandy. His fifteenth-century house is now surrounded by a large. garden full of beautiful and unusual plants. Inside there is an important collection of Sterne's novels plus the original drawings which were included in his works

a)

Melanie is a history teacher. She wants to take her class to a museum where they will be allowed to touch things and have activities to do during their visit

b)

Nick is more interested in learning about the countryside tha learning about people from the past. He needs information some schoolwork he is doing about what happens to rivers and hills over time

c)

Kazuko studies English literature and thinks that seeing whee writers lived will help her understand their books better. She finds it useful to look at pictures which are connected with the books

d)

Jake and Maureen have different interests but want to go somewhere they will both enjoy. Jake loves anything to do with the sea, while Maureon's interested in social history and the lives of women

e)

Roger is keen to find out about different forms of transport towns over the last hundred years. He would like to attend a talk while he is at the museum.

157.

Recommended Museums in the Area

Fishing Centre

Study the routes used by fishermen over the last two hundred years and see how their ocean-going boats worked. A new exhibition explores the position of wives and mothers in the old fishing towns, giving information about their occupations, and their attitudes to work and home.

a)

Melanie is a history teacher. She wants to take her class to a museum where they will be allowed to touch things and have activities to do during their visit

b)

Nick is more interested in learning about the countryside tha learning about people from the past. He needs information some schoolwork he is doing about what happens to rivers and hills over time

c)

Kazuko studies English literature and thinks that seeing whee writers lived will help her understand their books better. She finds it useful to look at pictures which are connected with the books

d)

Jake and Maureen have different interests but want to go somewhere they will both enjoy. Jake loves anything to do with the sea, while Maureon's interested in social history and the lives of women

e)

Roger is keen to find out about different forms of transport towns over the last hundred years. He would like to attend a talk while he is at the museum.

158.

Recommended Museums in the Area

Horsepower Museum

This museum reminds us just how important horses were to life in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. It has a permanent exhibition of old trams and buses, which used to be pulled through the streets by horses. The staff here are very knowledgeable and give dally lectures on this fascinating collection.

a)

Melanie is a history teacher. She wants to take her class to a museum where they will be allowed to touch things and have activities to do during their visit

b)

Nick is more interested in learning about the countryside tha learning about people from the past. He needs information some schoolwork he is doing about what happens to rivers and hills over time

c)

Kazuko studies English literature and thinks that seeing whee writers lived will help her understand their books better. She finds it useful to look at pictures which are connected with the books

d)

Jake and Maureen have different interests but want to go somewhere they will both enjoy. Jake loves anything to do with the sea, while Maureon's interested in social history and the lives of women

e)

Roger is keen to find out about different forms of transport towns over the last hundred years. He would like to attend a talk while he is at the museum.

159.

John Chapman

In 1440, John Chapman lived in Norwich.

a)

true

b)

false

160.

John Chapman

John rarely managed to sell all his goods at the markel.

a)

true

b)

false

161.

John Chapman

John and his wife had enough money to live comfortably.

a)

true

b)

false

162.

John Chapman

John's wife encouraged him to make the journey to London.

a)

true

b)

false

163.

John Chapman

People stopped to chat to John while he was standing on London Bridge.

a)

true

b)

false

164.

John Chapman

John was disappointed by what the old man told him.

a)

true

b)

false

165.

John Chapman

John's wife realised why he was digging a hole under the tree.

a)

true

b)

false

166.

John Chapman

The writing on the box was in a language that was foreign to John.

a)

true

b)

false

167.

John Chapman

The second container was buried directly under the first.

a)

true

b)

false

168.

John Chapman

The people of Swaffham benefitted from John's good luck

a)

true

b)

false

169.

The Driest Place on Earth (26)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

by

b)

at

c)

to

d)

in

170.

The Driest Place on Earth (27)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

pours

b)

falis

c)

sinks

d)

lowers

171.

The Driest Place on Earth (28)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

as

b)

that

c)

when

d)

than

172.

The Driest Place on Earth (29)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

any

b)

no

c)

some

d)

little

173.

The Driest Place on Earth (30)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

totallty

b)

exactly

c)

actually

d)

finally

174.

The Driest Place on Earth (31)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

have

b)

make

c)

get

d)

take

175.

The Driest Place on Earth (32)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

those

b)

there

c)

them

d)

they

176.

The Driest Place on Earth (33)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

fail

b)

lose

c)

miss

d)

lack

177.

The Driest Place on Earth (34)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

case

b)

turn

c)

fact

d)

time

178.

The Driest Place on Earth (35)

The Atacama Desert in Chile is (0) as the driest place on Earth. It is almost 1,000 kilometres (26)........... length, lying berween the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountains. Under a centimetre of rain (27)........annually, and the centre is so dry (28)............scientists have never recorded (29).......... rain there. Over a million people (30)............. live in the Atacama roday. Most live on the coast, which is also home to teams of astronomers who are there to (31)...............advantage of the clear skies. In the north, farmers grow tomatoes with water they have collected from underground rocks. However, for (32)............ who have their farms on higher ground, the water comes from melting snow. People generally seem to (33) ............ knowledge about what the desert has to offer, bur in (34)..........., there is plenty to do- from seeing the amazing natural sights to playing golf, one of the more recent activities (35).............tourists to the region.

a)

arriving

b)

attracting

c)

approaching

d)

arranging

179.

Florence is not as crowded in winter as it is in summer.

->Florence is (a)   crowded in winter than in summer.

180.

John suggested taking a taxi to the hotel.

-> John said, 'If I were you (a)   take a taxi to the hotel.

181.

Florence is a very easy city to walk around.

-> It is not very (a)   to walk around Florence.

182.

A city like Florence can teach you a lot.

-> You can (a)   a lot in a city like Florence.

183.

I will probably visit some museums while I'm in Florence.

-> I will probably visit some museums (a)   my stay in Florence.

184.

What does Lucy usually paint?

a)

scenery for stage plays

b)

pictures of pop stars

c)

the walls in people's homes

185.

Lucy chose her present job because

a)

she enjoys working by herself.

b)

she couldn't get a job in advertising

c)

she thought it would be interesting.

186.

What does Lucy find difficult aboul her work

a)

She sometimes misses lunch

b)

Some days are too busy

c)

She always has too much work to do

187.

How many hours a day does Lucy usually work?

a)

seven

b)

seven

c)

eleven

188.

NEW MAGAZINE (14)

The name of the magazine is (14)............

First issue of magazine

- healthy recipes using (15)................

- a DVD about making (16)...Salad..... for summer

Second issue of magazine

- recipes using (17)............. for children - special recipes to use for (18).............. for adults

The first issue of the magazine cosrs (19) £..........

(a)  

189.

NEW MAGAZINE (15)

The name of the magazine is (14)............

First issue of magazine

- healthy recipes using (15)................

- a DVD about making (16)...Salad..... for summer

Second issue of magazine

- recipes using (17)............. for children - special recipes to use for (18).............. for adults

The first issue of the magazine cosrs (19) £..........

(a)  

190.

NEW MAGAZINE (16)

The name of the magazine is (14)............

First issue of magazine

- healthy recipes using (15)................

- a DVD about making (16)...Salad..... for summer

Second issue of magazine

- recipes using (17)............. for children - special recipes to use for (18).............. for adults

The first issue of the magazine cosrs (19) £..........

(a)  

191.

NEW MAGAZINE (17)

The name of the magazine is (14)............

First issue of magazine

- healthy recipes using (15)................

- a DVD about making (16)...Salad..... for summer

Second issue of magazine

- recipes using (17)............. for children - special recipes to use for (18).............. for adults

The first issue of the magazine cosrs (19) £..........

(a)  

192.

NEW MAGAZINE (18)

The name of the magazine is (14)............

First issue of magazine

- healthy recipes using (15)................

- a DVD about making (16)...Salad..... for summer

Second issue of magazine

- recipes using (17)............. for children - special recipes to use for (18).............. for adults

The first issue of the magazine cosrs (19) £..........

(a)  

193.

NEW MAGAZINE (19)

The name of the magazine is (14)............

First issue of magazine

- healthy recipes using (15)................

- a DVD about making (16)...Salad..... for summer

Second issue of magazine

- recipes using (17)............. for children - special recipes to use for (18).............. for adults

The first issue of the magazine cosrs (19) £..........

(a)  

194.

Jenny and Karl are both pleased to be home after their holiday.

a)

true

b)

false

195.

Jenny thinks the weather forecast they heard for their holiday week was correct.

a)

true

b)

false

196.

Jenny and Karl both liked the way their hotel served meals.

a)

true

b)

false

197.

Jenny thinks they had a better room on this holiday than last year.

a)

true

b)

false

198.

Karl was angry about the state of the hotel sports equipment.

a)

true

b)

false

199.

Jenny and Karl are both keen to plan another holiday immediately

a)

true

b)

false