dpa 2016 b1 practice tests

8/20/2019 DPA 2016 B1 Practice Tests

1/93016 UKRAINIAN STATE EXAM PRACTICE TESTS LEVEL B1 1

H. Q. Mitchell - Marileni Malkogianni

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STATE EXAM

LEVEL B1

PRACTICE TESTS

GENERAL TIPS

TEST 1 ............................................................................................................................ 3 TEST 2 ............................................................................................................................ 9 TEST 3 .......................................................................................................................... 15 TEST 4 .......................................................................................................................... 21

TEST 5 .......................................................................................................................... 27 TEST 6 .......................................................................................................................... 33 TEST 7 .......................................................................................................................... 39 TEST 8 .......................................................................................................................... 45 TEST 9 . ....................................................................................................................................................................... 50

ANSWER SHEET .......................................................................................................... 57 ANSWERS ...................................................................................................................... 58

APPENDIX 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 61 APPENDIX 2 PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES ............................................................... 62

APPENDIX 3 VERBS, ADJECTIVES AND NOUNS WITH PREPOSITIONS ............. 63

APPENDIX 4 DERIVATIVES ......................................................................................................................... 66

APPENDIX 5 TOPICAL VOCABULARY .................................................................................................. 73

MM PUBLICATIONS 2016



PRACTICE TEST 01

GENERAL TIPS

Завжди уважно читайте інструкції до завдання , звертайте увагу на назву тексту (якщо вона подана ), а також на візуальну інформацію : це допоможе Вам зрозуміти загальну

ідею тексту . Намагайтесь зрозуміти мету тексту, чому та для кого він був написаний. Якщо Ви не знаєте або не можете пригадати значення деяких слів, про їх значення Ви

здогадаєтесь з контексту. Не намагайтесь віднайти у тексті ідентичні фрази і висловлення, що вжиті у завданнях.

Звертайте увагу на синонімічні, схожі за змістом вирази у тексті та варіантахвідповідей.

Звертайте увагу на вирази, що вказують на частоту повторення певної дії (напр., ' always,never ...'), кількість осіб (напр., ' all, some, few ...') та інші, що подані у варіантах

відповідей до тексту, та уважно зіставте Ваш варіант відповіді з інформацією, щовказана у тексті. У завданнях 1 та 3 секцій розділу «Читання та Використання мови» виключіть ті

варіанти відповідей, які Ви вважаєте безумовно неправильними. Так, це допоможе Вамшвидше визначити правильну відповідь.

Намагайтесь знайти саме ту частину тексту, яка містить відповідь на конкретнезапитання.

Починайте із завдань до тексту, у яких Ви достеменно впевнені. Вам необхідно надативідповіді на всі завдання.

Кожне завдання має лише одну правильну відповідь. Контролюйте час роботи над тестом: залиште час на

перевірку правильності заповнення бланку відповідей .



TEST 1

PART 1 READING AND ENGLISH IN USE

SECTION 1

Уважно прочитайте кожен текст та спробуйте зрозуміти його загальну ідею. Уважно ознайомтесь із завданням та варіантами відповідей. Пам'ятайте, що усі три опції можуть бути згадані у тексті, але Вам необхідно обрати

єдину, яка є правильною відповіддю на завдання. Намагайтесь сконцентруватись на змісті прочитаного, а не шукати в тексті ті самі слова,

що містяться у завданнях. Адже зазвичай слова в тексті відрізняються від тих, щовикористовуються в опціях.

Уважно ознайомтесь з кожною опцією перед тим, як визначити правильну відповідь.

Read the texts 1 - 6.What does each text say? Choose the correct letter A, В or C.Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

1. TIP Прочитайте текст та опції. Знайдіть синоніми слів, наведених у тексті.Не обирайте опцію лише через те, що в ній вжито слово/фраза з тексту:зазвичай слова в тексті відрізняються від тих, що містяться в опціях.

IPSWICH STATION Next train to Colchester expected to depart at 13.30Bournemouth 14.00 train cancelled

New announcement at 15.00

A. The next Bournemouth train will leave before 15.00.B. The next train to Colchester will probably leave from Ipswich at 13.30.C. The next train from Colchester will probably arrive in Ipswich at 13.30.

2. Використовуйте візуальну інформацію: це допоможе зрозуміти загальну ідею тексту.

Hand or machine wash with care up to 30°C.Wash similar colours together. Dry flat. Do not dry clean.

This item of clothing … A. cannot be washed in a washing machine.B. must be washed at a temperature no higher than 30°C. C. can be washed with any other colour.



3. TIP Визначте мету тексту.

Mum, the lovely dress you got me to match my new shoes doesn't fit. I'll go back to the shop and get it in a larger size. Ann

A. Ann will return the dress and get new shoes.

B. Ann wants her mum to go to the shop with her.C. The dress Ann’s mum bought was too small.

4. TIP Зверніть увагу на будь -які наведені в тексті цифри: опції можуть міститизапитання про них .

Volunteers needed in our neighbourhood to supportthe elderly with chores such as shopping, cooking

and gardening or just to keep them company.Must be 16 or older.Call Mr Kingston on 020 7946 0021after 5 p.m.

A. Volunteers will be working after 5 p.m.B. Volunteers will be helping old people.C. You can’t volunteer if you are 16 years old.

5. TIP Переконайтесь, що ви зрозуміли, хто є адресантом та адресатом листа. Dear Pam, I'm in Blackpool with Tricia for the weekend.We're having a fantastic time! Can't believe it! It’s my lastweekend as a single lady! See you at the wedding!

Love, Laurie

Who is getting married? A. Pam В. Laurie С. Tricia

6. Якщо Ви не знайомі з деякими словами в тексті, то спочатку визначіть, до якої частинимови відносяться незнайомі слова, намагайтесь зрозуміти їх значення з контексту.

THE CARRIAGE IS AIR-CONDITIONED.THE WINDOWS ARE FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.PASSENGERS ARE KINDLY REQUESTED NOT TO OPEN THEWINDOWS.

A. Passengers must open the windows if the air conditioning stops working.B. Passengers are allowed to open the windows under certain conditions.C. The windows will lock if there is an emergency.



SECTION 2

Read the text below about social networking sites and decide if thestatements 7 - 12 are true or false.On your answer sheet , mark: A if it is TRUE and B if it is FALSE.

SOCIAL NETWORKING SITESAs social networking sites are becoming more and more popular, researchersare starting to worry that we may be turning into addicted users. This mayactually be true. Take a quick look around you and you’ll see for yourself:people are constantly checking their smartphones to keep up with theirfriends’ recent posts on social networking sites. They are also commenting onand sharing that information with other friends.

Since social networking sites appeared in the late 1990s, they have become apart of everyday life. Initially, people used them to stay in touch with familyand friends through instant messaging applications. They also createdprofessional profiles online so they could search for jobs. In addition, theystarted making new friends who had similar interests or found old classmatesthrough a name search.

Nowadays, however, although all of the above still apply, social networkingsites have also become a place for posting personal details the public has nointerest in. According to psychologists, users obsessively post bits of their lifeonline because this gives them the illusion of having an audience. Does thepost ‘Kathy is drinking tea with her sister Jo at Maxwell shopping centre’sound familiar? In this scenario, there would even be a photo of Kathy and hersister drinking that tea at that shopping centre. Then, chances are, those girlswould constantly check how many people ‘liked ’ their photo.

Researchers have repeatedly stressed the dangers of making our private lifeavailable online. There have been many cases of kidnappers who posed assomeone younger to make friends with a child, using a false name and photo,for example. There is no way of knowing who is behind an online profile.This is why, experts warn, we should never accept a friend request frompeople we don’t know and, of course, never agree to meet them. The samegoes for sharing personal information such as addresses and telephonenumbers online. At the end of the day, what we should be asking ourselvesbefore posting anything is: does the world really care or need to know whereI am or what I’m doing right now?



QUESTIONS 7 - 12

SOCIAL NETWORKING SITES

On your answer sheet , mark: A. TRUE

B. FALSE

7. The writer thinks the addiction to social networking sites is not asserious as researchers argue.

8. When social networking sites first appeared, people used them forfewer things compared to today.

9. Professionals don’t use social networking sites to find jobs any more.

10 . People use social networks to announce daily activities that other people do not care about.

11 . According to research, users like posting online because they enjoy

the attention.

12. Some people have used social networking sites to commit crimes.



SECTION 3

Read the text below about sports.C hoose the correct letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.Mark your answers on your answer sheet . TIPS - Уважно прочитайте інструкції до завдання та назву тексту.

Це допоможе Вам зрозуміти, про що йтиметься у тексті. - Аналізуйте граматичні форми, що вжиті до та після пропуску. - Зміст деяких опцій може бути подібним, однак, лише одна опція містить

прийнятне з граматичної точки зору речення. Обраний варіант повиненвідповідати не лише граматичній структурі, але й змісту речення загалом.

- Досить часто в завданні пропонується обрати єдиний правильний іззапропонованих прийменник. Пам'ятайте, що деякі слова можуть бути вжитілише з певними прийменниками, наприклад: ' be interested in sth'.

TEAM SPORTS vs INDIVIDUAL SPORTSPeople often wonder (13) ……. they should choose to play a team sport or anindividual sport. It really depends (14) ……. what kind of person you are. Inreality, what (15) ……. is finding what suits you best.

To begin with, team sports, like football and basketball, can be great fun. Youhave the (16) ……. to socialise with others as you practise and play togetheras a team. You learn to cooperate with others, which teaches you (17) …….more patient and understanding. In addition, you can (18) ……. yoursuccesses and failures with your team.

On the other hand, individual sports, such as tennis and athletics, can help youfeel proud of yourself and give you great satisfaction (19) ……. you dependmainly on your own effort and determination. Finally, in individual sports,

you set (20) ……. goals, which helps you become more self-confident andindependent.

13 . A. whatever B. why C. whether14 . A. from B. on C. in15 . A. mattered B. matters C. has mattered16 . A. idea B. change C. opportunity17 . A. be B. to be C. being18 . A. share B. divide C. belong19 . A. so B. because C. although20 . A. personal B. selfish C. private



TEST 1

PART 2 WRITING

WRITING TIPS

Почніть та закінчіть Ваш електронний лист /повідолллення /записку відповідно до змісту /форми завдання . Використовуйте фрази 'Dear Katie, Ні Marta, Looking forward tohearing from you' та інші. Використовуйте сполучники, слова -зв'язки та вставні слова (такі як 'and, but, so,

because') аби поєднати Ваші ідеї. Уважно прочитайте інструкції до завдання та підкресліть важливі ключові слова.Приділіть особливу увагу трьом умовам, які мають бути розкриті в письмовій роботі.Дієслова, використані у завданні до письмової частини (наприклад: ' talk about, describe,explain' та інші) вказують на те, що очікують від Вас в письмовій роботі. Уникайтекопіювання інструкцій завдання, намагайтесь перефразувати їх. Переконайтесь, що Ви відповіли на кожну умову письмової роботи. Перевірте кількість слів виконаної письмової роботи. Згідно з інструкцією до завдання,письмова робота повинна містити 50 -80 слів. Для кращого структурування відповіді створіть короткий план письмової роботи.Закінчивши написання електронного листа/повідомлення/записки, перевірте тавідредагуйте текст. Пишіть охайно та розбірливо. Не перекладайте речення з Вашої рідної мови; намагайтесь думати англійською,а також застосовувати фрази та вирази, які Ви вивчили.

WRITING TASK

You recently took part in a school event which was very successful.

Write an email of 50-80 words to an English friend in which you:• talk about the preparations before the event• describe the event and talk about your part in it• explain why it was successful.

Write your email on your answer sheet .



TEST 2


SECTION 1

Read the texts 1 - 6. What does each text say?Choose the correct letter A. В or C.Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

1. Val,Thank you for telling us about that Chinese restaurant.Unfortunately, it was closed on Monday when we got there,which was a pity.

Millie

Why is Millie disappointed?A. because they didn't find the placeB. because the place wasn't openC. because there weren’t any free tables

2. DO NOT OPEN WHEN IN USE!DANGER OF FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION!

A. The device should be closed when it’s working. B. The device should be kept open when it’s working. C. The device should never be opened.

3. Please note that today, Mr Green’s junior tennis classes will be postponed until 7 o’ clock, Frid ay next week.Mr Green is ill but hopes to see everybody next Friday.

The tennis class …. A. will begin soon.B. will take place at a later date.C. will have a new instructor.



SECTION 1

4. SELKIRK SWIMMING CENTRENeeds friendly receptionist with computer skills.Must be able to work Saturdays and evenings.No experience necessary.Call Tom at 01632 960 885 11.00 - 15.00

The successful candidate must ….. A. have a good knowledge of computers.B. work from 11.00-15.00.C. have previous experience.

5. CHAIRDRESSERSDo you have old chairs you love and don’t want to throw away?Chairdressers fixes old chairs or dresses chairs to make themlook completely different.

Chairdressers ….. A. recycles chairs you don’t need any more. B. teaches you how to fix chairs.C. makes your chairs look new again.

6. Our apologies but the shop will close at 4 p.m.instead of 5 p.m. this Saturday.This will not affect our Sunday closing time,which is 3 p.m. as usual.Thank you

A. This Sunday the shop will close an hour earlier.B. The shop usually closes at 5 p.m. on Saturday.C. At weekends, the shop usually stays open till 3 p.m.



SECTION 2

Read the text below about making career choices and decide if thestatements 7 - 12 are true or false.

On your answer sheet , mark: A if it is TRUEB if it is FALSE.

CAREER CHOICESI'm often asked the question ‘How did you become a journalist?’ You see,everybody expected me to become a doctor like my father. Well, during mylast year of school, I was given the opportunity to visit a careers adviser andI can tell you she was not crazy about my career choices.

My first choice was chocolate tester. Although the adviser wasn’t veryimpressed, she got me the information. I discovered that chocolate testers earna lot of money, so I was sure I had found my dream job. However, whenI found out that chocolate testers don’t just sit around eating chocolate all day,I lost my interest. It seems that they are also involved in planning how to sellthe product. I finally decided against it when I realised a university degreewould be needed.

Next, I thought of becoming a football referee. I had loved football from ayoung age. but being a professional footballer was out of the question, asI couldn't play very well. Anyway, it seems that referees must be able to runtwo and a half miles in less than twelve minutes and they are required to takeexams throughout their training. On top of that, after many years ofexperience — and if they are lucky — they might get the chance to referee big

professional matches. So, my dream of showing David Beckham a red cardwas destroyed.

Finally, I had this brilliant idea of becoming a dog stylist. That was afterI realised how much money our dog stylist, Shirley, was paid every time wevisited her with our dog, Philipo. However, once, while she was stylingPhilipo, I noticed that he tried to bite her. ‘It happens all the time,’ she toldme. As you can imagine, that really put me off.

To cut a long story short, all this made me realise I had a gift for research, soby the end of the school year I had decided to become a journalist.


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TEST 2

SECTION 3

Read the text below about ideas for painting your house and choose thecorrect letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

PAINT A MOOD

Thinkin g of redoing your walls and can’t decide on a colour?

Here are a few ideas.

Red is a warm colour that makes people (13) ……. so it’s perfect for your

living room, (14) ……. you want guests to talk to each other and enjoy

themselves. Yellow is an energizing, happy colour which reminds us

(15) ……. sunshine. It goes well in kitchens and dining rooms, but it should

not be the main colour in the room, as it (16) …… . also make us feel angry.

Orange is an exciting colour, and is best (17) ……. for kids’ playrooms or

exercise rooms. Blue is a very calming colour, which is ideal for bedrooms

and bathrooms, as long as (18) ……. natural light enters the room. Lastly,

green is actually (19) ……. the best colour for all rooms because it mixes the

relaxing qualities of blue (20) ……. the warmth of yellow, and encourages

togetherness.

13. A. upset B. annoyed C. sociable14. А. when B. where C. which15. A. to B. with C. of16. A. may B. would C. must17. A. use B. used C. using

18. A. plenty B. enough C. lots19. A. considering B. considered C. considers20. A. to B. of C. with



TEST 2

PART 2 WRITING

WRITING TIPS

Почніть та закінчіть Ваш електронний лист /повідолллення /записку відповідно до змісту /форми завдання . Використовуйте фрази 'Dear Katie, Ні Marta, Looking forwardto hearing from you' та інші. Використовуйте сполучники, слова -зв'язки та вставні слова (такі як 'and, but, so,

because') аби поєднати Ваші ідеї. Уважно прочитайте інструкції до завдання та підкресліть важливі ключові слова.Приділіть особливу увагу трьом умовам, які мають бути розкриті в письмовій

роботі. Дієслова, використані у завданні до письмової частини (наприклад: ' talkabout, describe, explain ' та інші) вказують на те, що очікують від Вас в письмовій

роботі. Уникайте копіювання інструкцій завдання, намагайтесь перефразувати їх. Переконайтесь, що Ви відповіли на кожну умову письмової роботи. Перевірте кількість слів виконаної письмової роботи. Згідно з інструкцією дозавдання, письмова робота повинна містити 50 -80 слів. Для кращого структурування відповіді створіть короткий план письмової роботи.Закінчивши написання електронного листа/повідомлення/записки, перевірте тавідредагуйте текст. Пишіть охайно та розбірливо. Не перекладайте речення з Вашої рідної мови; намагайтесь думати англійською,а також застосовувати фрази та вирази, які Ви вивчили.

WRITING TASK

You have received an email from an English friend inviting you to

spend Christmas in England.

Write an email of 50 - 80 words to your friend in which you:

- thank him / her for inviting you

- apologise for having to turn down the invitation

- explain why you cannot accept the invitation.




TEST 3


SECTION 1Read the texts 1 - 6. What does each text say?Choose the correct letter A, В or C.

Mark your answers on your answer sheet . 1.

Hi Scott, My cousin is coming for a few days and I thought we could show him the city, take him out to that Indian place and maybewatch some football on TV.

Jonathan

Jonathan sent the message ….. A. to ask where the Indian place was.B. because he wants to include Scott in his plans.C. to invite Scott to the stadium to watch a football match.

2. The city of Bedford invites you to its annualWater Sports Day on Saturday 18 August.

If you are over 18, sign up and compete with some ofour city's best athletes.

Prizes will be awarded during the closing ceremonyat 6 in the evening.

A. This is the first time this event has been organised.B. Prizes will be awarded on Sunday.

C. Children cannot participate in this event.

3. ISLA FOREST No picnicking or camping is allowed in the forest, as food mayattract bears. For your own safety, all food must be stored andeaten in your vehicle. Walk through the forest during the day anddo not leave the path. Call 0151496 0998 for emergencies.

A. You are not supposed to eat in the forest.B. You can only camp in the forest during the day.C. There are paths you can follow if you want to see bears.



4.From: DerekTo: Rory

Hi, mate!I've just come home from hospital and I'm in bed with a broken leg.I'm so bored. Do you fancy coming over to watch some DVDs?Derek

A. Derek is already at home recovering.B. Derek will probably be in the hospital for a while.C. Derek will probably go over to Rory's.

5. CAT MUSEUM21 Frinden Street, SpringfieldMonday-Sunday: 10.00-17.00*Show your student card for special discounts.Contact us for group visits.

*Closed on Wednesdays

A. The museum is open seven days a week.B. The museum does not arrange group visits.C. Some people pay less to get into the museum.

6. NOTICE No cars beyond this point on flea market days

(Friday and Saturday).You may park in car park P6 free of charge and take

public transport to the market.

A. You need to use public transport to get to car park P6.B. you can drive through this area only on weekdays.C. Twice a week, the only access to the area is by public transport.



SECTION 2

Read the text below about a man who wanted to climb Mount Everestand decide if the statements 7 - 12 are true or false.

On your answer sheet, mark: A if it is TRUE В if it is FALSE .

ALMOST THERE!It had always been my dream to climb Mount Everest, and last year I decidednot to put it off any longer. I started training daily, determined not to letphysical inability prevent me from standing on the highest mountain in theworld. Then, six months later, I boarded a plane for Nepal.

I met the guide and the other members of my group in a town called

Dingboche. There I was with thirteen strangers who shared a common goal -to reach the top of Everest. Of course, we were still far from that dream.Before we could climb, the guide said we had to do further training there, toget used to the altitude. We trained for what seemed like a century. Thistraining was nothing like any of the training I had done back home: such wasthe physical effort required that we had to support each other so that nobodygave up.

Several weeks later, we were finally ready to leave for Everest when a heavysnowstorm hit the area. All expeditions to Everest were cancelled. The groupsthat had left before ushad to turn back, while other groups got cut off and had to be rescued byhelicopter. There were even reports of some climbers being killed in anavalanche. We were heartbroken. Would all that hard training go to waste?

One night, as we were hanging around feeling miserable, our guide suggestedwe climb Ama Dablam, another great mountain. Although we weredisappointed that we were forced to settle for the next best thing, we decidedit was better than nothing. So, we set off, and as we headed upwards, the snowgot deeper and the path got icier. It wasn’t easy. The strongest climbers had tohelp the rest. When we reached an altitude of 5,500 metres, we were soexhausted that we considered turning back. However, we kept going till wereached the top. Finally we made it. It was an incredible feeling. We realisedthat it's not the destination that makes everything worthwhile; it’s thesatisfaction you get from pushing yourself to the limits and sharing yourachievement with others.



ALMOST THERE!


7. The writer trained every day before leaving for Nepal.

8. The members of the writer's group met in Dingboche.

9. Some of the climbers wanted to quit because the training was not

challenging.

10. The group’s planned climb was cancelled because of the weather

conditions.

11. Some members of the writer’s group died as a result of the snowstorm.

12. Ama Dablam is 5,500 metres high.



SECTION 3

Read the text below about the importance of breakfast and choose thecorrect letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

BREAKFASTDo you have breakfast every day? If someone (13) ……. to choose betweenhaving an extra half hour in bed and getting up to have breakfast, he or shewould most (14) ……. choose to get some more sleep. At least, this is whatmost people (15) ……. do, according to recent research.

In specific, most of the people that took (16) ……. in this research said thatthey often (17) ……. their first meal of the day till lunchtime, and almost halfof the parents who were asked reported that preparing the family breakfastwas the (18) ……. stressful time of their day. Although we all know thatbreakfast kick-starts our system for the day as it gives us all the energy weneed, sooner or later, lifestyle habits (19) ……. our decisions. However,nowadays, it is believed that (20) ……. breakfast is closely connected withconditions such as high blood pressure, obesity and heart disease, whichhighlights the importance of having a morning meal.

13. A. asked B. have been asked C. is going to ask

14. A. really B. probably C. recently

15. A. must B. could C. would

16. A. place B. position C. part

17. A. were leaving B. had left C. left

18. A. most B. more C. less

19. A. prevent B. cause C. control20. A. jumping B. hiding C. missing



TEST 3

PART 2 WRITING

WRITING TASK

You have lost your friend’s book in the park.

Write a note of 50 - 80 words to your friend in which you:

- apologise for losing his or her book

- explain how it happened

- suggest buying him or her a new one.

Write your note on your answer sheet .



TEST 4



Mark your answers on your answer sheet . 1. Bella’s Launderette

1. Load machine (6 kg maximum).2. Add Bella’s washing tablets* or other washing liquid.3. Insert coins in slot.4. Select programme & press START.

* Every Wednesday: buy one, get one free!

A. The service is offered for free on Wednesdays.B. You can only wash 6 kg a day.C. You can bring your own washing product.

2. L ouisa Kent & Gary Gil lrequest the pleasure of your company at their wedding

on Saturday, 25 June 2016 at 18.00 at the Golden Hall, Belleview.The ceremony will be followed by a reception at the Palace Hotel.Please reply by 25/04/2016 at the latest [email protected].

The guests ….. A. will attend the wedding reception at 18.00.B. will go to two locations for the wedding.C. should call the couple to inform them whether they are going.

3. If you have to make a journey when snow is forecast, make sure:- you are properly equipped- you are accompanied by someone, regardless of your skill level- you notify someone of your destination.

Travellers are advised to ….. A. let someone know where they are going.B. travel independently.C. put off their journey if it snows.



4.In this week’s FENG SHUl sessionwe discuss good feng shut at home:- let energy flow freely- let go of things you do not love- air and light your house correctly

- choose the right furniture- arrange furniture so it faces the right directions

A. You should never throw things away.B. It is important to place furniture suitably.C. You should not let the energy out of your house.

5. Bring Spring Environmental GroupWe need your help to create Riverside’s first environmentallyfriendly house, made with plastic bottles filled with sand.The house will have a comfortable temperature of 17°С all yearround and will feature solar panels on the roof to cover all itselectricity needs. Everyone is welcome and no experience is needed!

The house ….. A. will get a lot of light because it will be made of bottles.B. will not have electricity.C. will have the same temperature during all seasons.

6. Dear Mum and Dad,Uncle Tom is at work most of the time and I spend a big part ofthe day exploring. Wh o knew I’d take up fishing in Cornwall?

Not to mention the exercise. I’m fitter now than I ever was.The photo on the postcard is where I go hiking every day.

Anyway, see you soon! Nick

A. Nick would rather be with his parents.B. Nick started a new hobby in Cornwall.C. Nick and Uncle Tom visit a particular place daily.



TEST 4 PART 1 - READING AND ENGLISH IN USE

SECTION 2Read the text below about advancements in surgery, and decide if thestatements 7 - 12 are TRUE or FALSE according to the text.


CUTTING-EDGE TECHComputers are becoming more and more powerful, while at the same timegetting smaller and smaller. So small, in fact, that people can now wear themon their head. Google Glass is a computer fixed to a pair of glasses. Itcommunicates with the Internet and displays images on the wearer's glasses,while allowing them to see through the images at the same time. The lens of

the glasses has a display like a smartphone and responds to voice commands,which basically means that the wearer can ask their glasses for information.Pretty impressive! But, far from being just another trendy gadget, thistechnology has now entered the field of healthcare.In 2012, Google Glass and VIPAAR (Virtual Interactive Presence inAugmented Reality) were used by a team at the University of Alabama inBirmingham, USA, to perform one of the first virtual reality operations in the

world. Thanks to this invention, this particular operation involved theparticipation of a doctor who was actually not present. Here’s how it worked:during the operation, the camera in Google Glass was constantly sendingimages to another doctor in Atlanta. The remote expert could then advise onthe process, for example, by putting his hand over a special mat in his officeto point to something, which could be seen by the operating surgeon.

The effects of this technology on surgery are remarkable. A remote expert is

now able to guide a less experienced doctor, or help an experienced colleaguein a complicated operation. As more specialised doctors will be involved inthe decision-making process, this may mean many lives could be saved. Thetechnology also enables doctors to see medical information on their glasses,such as a patient’s X -rays, a warning that a patient is allergic to an antibiotic,or live infor mation, such as a patient’s blood pressure. It can also be used tobroadcast an operation live, using remote video support, which allows doctors

and medical students to watch top surgeons at work and learn new techniques.The great thing is that it all happens instantly, unlike with Skype or videocommunication, in which doctors exchange information, but not in aninteractive way.



Though it is still early days, the combination of Google Glass and VIPAAR isa significant advancement for the future of medicine and will soon be widelyused. It will not only provide doctors with assistance, skills and education, butit will also reduce the possibility of human error.

7. There is a smartphone attached to Google Glass.A. TrueB. False

8. Google Glass can react to human speech.A. TrueB. False

9. Inexperienced doctors cannot take part in operations using Google Glassand VIPAAR.

A. TrueB. False

10. Google Glass provides doctors with important medical details about a patient.

A. True

B. False11. Google Glass is used with Skype.

A. TrueB. False

12. The technology described in the text is already being used in manyhospitals around the world.

A. TrueB. False



TEST 4 PART 1 - READING AND ENGLISH IN USE

SECTION 3

Read the text below about a type of alternative housing and choose thecorrect letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

Think outside the boxWhat can you do with a large empty box? Well, if it’s a shipping container,then you can I put in (13) ……. furniture and windows and live in it. Shippingcontainers make modern, environmentally friendly and inexpensive houses,and empty ones, some (14) ……. very good condition, can be found at portsall around the world. In some places, they are a form of cheap housing(15) ……. young people and the homeless. Some very beautiful and unusualhomes (16) ……. from containers, and there is even the option of (17) …….several together to make a very large and comfortable flat or house. In warmcountries, many make use of the sun for heating and also have patios, wherepeople can sit outside and enjoy the sun. Some people (18) ……. houseslike these because of their adaptability and not just because they areenvironmentally friendly and (19) ……. . One thing is for sure, there areplenty of empty containers around and it’s (20) ……. what you can do withthem.

13. A. some B. many C. a few

14. A. in B. at C. on

15. A. by B. for C. towards16. A. make B. made C. are made

17. A. dividing B. joining C. sharing

18. A. choose B. decide C. wish

19. A. expensive B. average C. low-cost

20. A. impossible B. amazing C. unusual



TEST 4

PART 2 WRITING

WRITING TASK

You want to invite your English friend to your town for a few days.

Write an email of 50 - 80 words in which you:

- invite your friend to stay at your house

- suggest possible dates for the trip

- suggest activities you can do together when your friend arrives.




TEST 5


SECTION 1Read the texts 1-6. What does each text say?Choose the correct letter A, В or C.

Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

1. SKI RESORTS OPEN EARLYTO CELEBRATE HEAVY SNOWFALL

A. Ski resorts were expected to open later.B. Heavy snow fall has prevented skiing.

C. Heavy snowfall is celebrated every year.

2. Reduced visibility due to fogSLOW DOWN - KEEP SAFE DISTANCE - USE FOG LIGHTSEmergency helpline: 999

A. Drivers who are short-sighted should not drive in the fog.B. Drivers may have a problem seeing clearly.C. Drivers have to stay close to each other.

3. Hi Terry!I seem to have lost my tablet! I must have left it in the library.Could you check whether your mates have seen it?I can’t afford to buy a new one. Thanks,Jim

What does Jim want Terry to do?A. lend him money to buy a new tabletB. go to the library and find the tabletC. ask people whether they have seen the tablet



4.

This product ….. A. should be kept in the fridge for a week before opening.B. should be thrown away seven days after opening.C. should be served cold.

5. Make sure you arrive at the theatre half an hour early.Latecomers won't be allowed in until the interval.

A. Latecomers will miss the first half hour of the performance.

B. Nobody can enter the theatre during the performance.C. People are allowed to leave only after the interval.

6. Special Winter Sales!Everything from tracksuits and trainers to vitaminsand sports equipmentChoose from a wide range of brands!

Up to 50% off

Shoppers can ….. A. buy all products at half price.B. choose from a variety of products.C. buy fresh food at this place.



SECTION 2

Read the text below about smart clothes and decide if the statements7 - 12 are True or False.On your answer sheet , mark: A if it is true, В if it is false.

SMART CLOTHESSince the idea of wearable technology was introduced in the 20th century, theclothing industry has never been the same. The combination of fashion andtechnology, as strange as it may sound, does serve a purpose. Far from aimingto make the wearer look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in Terminator 3 , smartclothing can have environmentally friendly, health or safety considerationsand be a development in art and design as well.

An early but important attempt at wearable technology was ICD+, a denimacket developed by Philips and Levi's. This jacket was nothing short of a

revolution for its time, as it had a microphone, earphones, a mobile phone andan MP3 player installed in it. The ICD+ was not a commercial success though,

perhaps because it was so expensive (about £800). Still, it gave later inventorsan understanding of practical issues that come with smart clothes design.For instance, to wash the ICD+, you had to remove all its electronic features.

In recent years, several fashion design companies have produced smart clotheswhich are environmentally friendly. Two such projects are ‘Solar Fiber’ and

‘Wearable Solar’, which use solar cells that collect heat from the sun and turnit into energy — enough to charge your smartphone, for instance.

Another important application of this idea has to do with health. Manysportswear companies, such as Sensoria, Heddoko and Athos, have beenfocusing on sports clothes that track heart rate, muscle movement, breathing,and even speed and distance, through special sensors embedded in the fabricitself. This type of clothing, which ranges from socks to cycling shorts andgym wear, is increasingly gaining popularity with athletes around the world.



SECTION 2

On your answer sheet , mark: A if it is TRUEВ if it is FALSE.

7. Wearable technology started being used after 2000.

8. ICD+ wearers did not have to carry an MP3 player with them.

9. Not everybody could afford an ICD+.

10. Solar Fiber and Wearable Solar make smartphones.

11. Some sports clothes have sensors in them.

12. The demand for smart sportswear is growing.



SECTION 3

Read the text below about stage fright and choose the correct letterA, В or C for each space 13 -20.Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

The Disappearing ActIt’s opening night and the actors are waiting for the curtains to go up. But

(13) ….... is the leading actor? The assistant stage manager finds him in the

toilets, (14) ……. on the floor. His face is white and he is shaking. ‘I’m

sorry,’ he says. ‘I am not (15) ……. to go on stage. I think I’m going to be

sick.’ Luckily, the assistant manager (16) ……. it all before. It’s classic stage

fright.

Stage fright can happen to the most experienced of actors, at any point in a

show. For example, in the (17) ……. of a play, the actor may think he is not

performing up to standard or he is boring the (18) …….. . To deal with stagefright, experts suggest several techniques to (19) ……. the body and mind to

relax. These range from physical (20) ……. and meditation to mental tricks

that help increase confidence.

13. A. who B. where C. which14. A. sit B. to sit C. sitting15. A. so well B. too well C. well enough16. A. saw B. had seen C. has seen17. A. end B. centre C. middle18. A. character B. audience C. viewer19. A. train B. prevent C. control20. A. power B. exercise C. ability



TEST 5

PART 2 WRITING

You have received an email from your English friend inviting you to go

on a cycling holiday with her in Scotland.

Write an email of 50-80 words in which you:

- accept the invitation

- say why you are interested

- ask whether your friend wants you to book tickets, accommodation, etc.




TEST 6



Mark your answers on your answer sheet . 1. 3-bedroom maisonette

For rent in the heart of Kensington Near shops and tube stationIncludes sofa and some electrical appliancesFor more info call 0117 4960069Appointments at weekends only

The maisonette ….. A. can be rented only for Saturdays and Sundays.B. is not conveniently located.C. is not fully furnished.

2. We regret to inform you that the concert has been postponeduntil a later date, which will be announced tomorrow.

The concert ….. A. has been cancelled.B. has been put off.C. will take place tomorrow.

3. WELCOME TO LITTLE JAPANA colourful multimillion-pound complex in the centre ofthe city’s Japanese cultural and business district whichhouses over 50 shops, offering products from the East

The complex ….. A. is located in a residential area.B. cost a lot of money to build.C. houses shops that sell goods from all over the world.



4. COOK with twenty years’ experience working in restaurantsin the UK, France and Spain. Available in Laudersdale.Contact: [email protected]

A. A cook is wanted to work in the UK, France and Spain.

B. A cook with twenty years’ experience is wanted. C. A cook in Laudersdale is looking for a job.

5. Yesterday, more than 30,000 people ran the marathon,

with an estimated one million people out on the streetsfollowing the race and millions of viewers watchingthe live broadcast.

How many watched the race on TV?A. One million people.В. We do not know.

C. Thirty thousand people.

6. YOGA Introductory Course • relax • get in touch with your spiritual side

• work out Learn all about the different methods to see what suits you best inthis all-inclusive introductory course for non- experienced students.

To register, please contact yoga instructor Basil Cheng by 30 November.

This yoga course …..

A. will help beginners choose a suitable yoga method.B. is for yoga students of different levels.C. will run until the end of November.



SECTION 2

Read the text below about bullying and decide if the statements 7 - 12 aretrue or false.

On your answer sheet, mark: A if it is TRUEВ if it is FALSE.

BULLYING

A bully is a person who attacks, either physically or emotionally, a weakerperson. The existence of such organisations as Ditch the Label andAntibullying Alliance shows that bullying is a reality that should not beignored. In fact, according to research carried out by Ditch the Label in 2015

in the UK, seven out of ten young people are bullied at some point at schoolor college. The experience has dramatic consequences for the victim: self-confidence is affected, school marks drop, and depression levels rise.

Some of the signs of bullying, such as cuts, bruises and torn clothes, arephysical, so they are usually easy to spot. There are, however, emotional andbehavioural signs that may help warn parents and teachers, even in caseswhen the child refuses to share any information as to what is going on. Anti-bullying organisations encourage parents and teachers to focus on any changein the behaviour or habits of a person: for example, if the person actsstrangely, loses his or her appetite, remains oddly silent, looks unhappy, oroften ‘loses’ money and other personal belongings, he or she is definitelygoing though something that requires attention.

Many anti-bullying efforts are centred on helping young people deal withbullying and even try to stop bullying from appearing in the first place. Moreand more campaigns run throughout the year, especially on social networkingsites, aiming at raising awareness through discussion and action againstbullying. One such example is Anti-Bullying Week . During this week, peopleare encouraged to speak out, share views and let victims of bullying know thatthey are not alone. Victims can call a special, free helpline and talk to expertswho act as a support system. Also, other people can help by offering money toanti-bullying organisations or just by helping spread their message. The hopeis that, as these efforts gain more popularity, bullying will eventually becomesocially unacceptable behaviour.



SECTION 2

On your answer sheet , mark: A if it is TRUEВ if it is FALSE.

7. 70% of school or college students in the UK have experienced

bullying.

8. According to the text, the physical signs of bullying are easy to hide.

9. Some victims of bullying might not talk about what is happening

to them.

10. A change in eating habits may show that someone is being bullied.

11. During Anti-Bullying Week , victims can receive professional

advice for a small charge.

12. People can help the fight against bullying by giving money to

anti-bullying organisations.



SECTION 3

Read the text below about young people and travel and choose the correctletter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

One bold step at a timeBeing a teenager, among other things, (13) ……. the desire to become

independent. In the search for your independence you may, at some point,

want to go on holiday alone or in the (14) ……. of friends. Although travel

broadens the mind, you must take certain things into consideration. First,

(15) ……. on an adventure without informing anyone of your (16) …….

whereabouts is dangerous. Your parents, who are, after all, probably paying

for your travel (17) ……. , must know where you are going and who you are

going with. Many parents have travelled themselves, so it is actually worth

(18) ……. them involved, as they can give you valuable advice. In addition, if

you (19) ……. alone before, consider going on a package holiday instead of

travelling independently. Besides being (20) ……. , it is also safer. Remember:

growing up is a long process, so don’t rush; take it one step at a time.

13. A. is involving B. involves C. has been involving14. A. group B. team C. company15. A. setting off B. putting off C. turning off16. A. right B. exact C. suitable17. A. expenses B. amounts C. money18. A. get B. to get C. getting

19. A. had never been B. have never C. were nevertravelling travelled travelling20. A. more economical B. hardly economical C. too economical



TEST 6

PART 2 WRITING

WRITING TASK

You want to thank your friend for helping you with a school assignment.

Write a message of 50-80 words to your friend in which you:

- thank him/her for their help

- say whether your teacher was pleased with the assignment

- suggest treating your friend to pizza to celebrate.

Write your message on your answer sheet .



TEST 7



Mark your answers on your answer sheet.

1. Hope's KitchenOpen 07.30-15.00

Make your own sandwiches and salads from ourrange of fresh ingredients. Hot soup is available every

morning till 12 - a different flavour every week!

At Hope's Kitchen … A. soup can only be ordered after 12.00.B. you can choose your own soup ingredients.C. there is a different kind of soup every week.

2. NOTICE

FOUND BRACELETIF YOU LOST A BRACELET, ONE HAS BEEN FOUND NEAR JAMES PARK. COME TO THE LOST PROPERTYOFFICE IN THE PARK, NEAR THE PLAY AREA.YOU MUST BE ABLE TO DESCRIBE IT.

A. The bracelet was found in the play area.B. The lost property office is inside James Park.C. Someone from the lost property office will describe the bracelet.

3. John, we're meeting at the cinema complex at 7, because wewant to grab a bite to eat before the film.Text me if you're interested so I can get you a ticket.

Mary

A. The film starts sometime before 7.B. Mary won’t go to the cinema unless John does.C. John does not have a ticket yet.



4.

A. Tom is interested in the music festival.B. The boys have not made plans for Tom's visit yet.C. Mark invited Tom to stay for a month.

5. VOLLEYBALL TEAMLooking for playersFirst training session Saturday, 1 October, 16.00Arrive 30 minutes early to sign up.

A. The new players will need to train for half an hour before the session.B. The training session on Saturday will last thirty minutes.C. Anyone interested in joining the team should arrive half an hour before

the session.

6. WARNINGALL PASSENGERS MUST HAVE TICKETS.Tickets are available for £1.50 from the machinesat the bus stops or from the driver.If buying on the bus, please have exact amount.Drivers cannot give change.

A. If passengers do not have tickets, they cannot board the bus.B. Only the machines give change.C. You can only get tickets at the bus stop.

FROM : MarkTO : Tom

Hi Tom,Just realised that a nice music festival will be taking place intown when you visit next month. Do you want to go?What do you want to do for the week you will be here?



SECTION 2

Read the text below about floating houses and decide if the statements7 - 12 are true or false.


GETTING OUR HOUSES IN ORDER

Nowadays, because of population growth and lack of buildable land, more andmore countries are facing a housing problem. Increases in sea level have nothelped matters, and some countries are actually fighting hard to hold on tobuilt-up areas which are next to the sea.

One city that has decided to deal with the problem is Amsterdam. The Dutchcity has decided to build a floating suburb called IJburg, located to the east ofthe city centre. IJburg consists of three man-made islands in IJssel lake. Thefirst stage of the plan is for one hundred floating houses to be built, but otherswill follow as long as there is enough interest from people looking to move to

the area.Anyone interested in staying in the suburb can rent an area of water for fiftyyears at a price of around €120,000. They then order their floating house andstate any preferences they may have, such as the number of rooms or how therooms are organised inside. The house is built in a factory and, when it iscomplete, it is placed on the area of the river that the owner has rented.

Owners of the floating homes need never worry about floods or rising watersagain. The buildings are fixed at the side of the lake, but are free to moveupwards or downwards depending on the level of the water.

A number of families have already started living in the floating homes and, sofar, their opinions have been very positive. Rik Bos, who is a resident ofIJburg, enjoys admiring the beautiful view from his new house. ‘It was alwaysan ambition of mine to live next to a lake, and now I’m actually living on alake!’ he says. ‘It really is a dream come true.’



SECTION 2

On your answer sheet, mark: A if it is TRUE

В if it is FALSE.

7. The housing problem faced by many countries refers to

seaside areas only.

8. IJburg is located in IJssel lake.

9. People can rent a floating house for fifty years for around €120.000.

10. Not all the floating houses are organised the same way on the inside.

11. Floating houses are existing homes which are transferred to the sea.

12. The floating houses are not yet available to the public.



TEST 7 PART 1 READING AND ENGLISH IN USE

SECTION 3

Read the text below about a free newspaper and choose the correct letterA, В or C for each space 13-20.Mark your answers on your answer sheet .

FREE TO SPEAK

Bradford citizens can now read the news without having to pay a(n)(13) ……. penny thanks to Polar Press , the first Bradford newspaperavailable (14) ……. free. Sanjay Ray, one of the writers, who used to be(15) ……. by Bradford Evening News , explains, ‘We wanted Polar Press tobe free, so that everyone (16) ……. read it. The money we make comes fromadvertisements, not our readers.’

Polar Press is (17) ……. by a team of journalists and graphic designers withfresh ideas and a lot of imagination. The stories are about (18) ……. inart, culture and fashion while also focusing on Bradford locals, such as

the hairdresser who turns his shop into a cafe after he stops (19) ….…. hair.Annie Lee, one of the photographers, said: "It's very satisfying to makea living doing something you like. I actually look forward (20) ……… to goto work’.

13. A. single B. only C. unique14. A. in B. of C. for15. A. attended B. employed C. interviewed16. A. should B. has C. could17. A. made B. worked C. run18. A. later B. the latest C. late

19. A. to cut B. cutting C. cut20. А. wake up B. to wake up C. to waking up



TEST 7

PART 2 WRITING

WRITING TASK

You received a message from your friend asking you to go clothes

shopping with him/her at the weekend.

Write a message of 50-80 words to your friend in which you:

- tell your friend you are excited to go shopping with him/her

- agree to go

- suggest something to do after shopping.

Write your message on the answer sheet .



TEST 8



Mark your answers on your answer sheet . 1. Laura,

There’s a sandwich in the fridge for you when you get back from school. We're having meat with vegetables for dinner today, sodon’t eat the carrots I’ve prepared.

And please do something about that mess on your bedroom floor. Love, Mum

What should Laura do? A. make a sandwich after schoolB. prepare the carrots for dinnerC. clean up her bedroom

2.ORCHARD MALLThe six-floor Orchard Mall has 65 shops, including the fashionableFab Department Store, and the largest food court in town with over20 cafes and restaurants on the top floor. Orchard Mall offers aconvenient bus service which runs directly from the city centre.If you choose to drive, free parking is available for all shoppers -

just show your receipt at the exit.

A. People have to buy something to be able to park for free.В. The Orchard Mall restaurants are on the fifth floor.

C. The Orchard Mall is located in the city centre.

3. ROWAN TREE - Open till late in the evening.Winter Special menu: £11 (12.00-17.00)Salad from the salad bar □ Fish and chips □ Winter soupIncludes a small bottle of water

Group reservations on weekdays only.

A. You cannot order the Winter Special menu after 18.00.B. You can book a table for a group on Saturdays.C. If you order the £11 menu, you get any drink you want for free.



4. Sofa bed for sale It can seat two comfortably. It was bought three years ago for £300and is in perfect condition. We’re looking for no less than £ 150.The sofa folds out into a single bed.For more information call 020 7946 0999 after 5 p.m.

A. Three people can sit on the sofa bed comfortably.B. The owner wants at least £150 for the sofa bed.C. You will need to repair a part of the sofa bed.

5. Two teachers of English needed to start immediatelyat a language school in Porto, Portugal.You will teach business English to groups of adults.

Free accommodation with shared kitchen and bathroom.We offer Portuguese lessons to all our teachers (Beginners-Intermediate). Please call 0151 496 0111 during afternoon hours.

The candidates selected ….. A. will not have to find a place to live.B. must speak basic Portuguese.C. will have to teach young children.

6. 12:56 pmDanielle, I think I left my jacket at your place,have you seen it? Ellie said I was wearing it onSaturday when we came to see you. Anyway,if you find it, please bring it with you.See you at school later.

A. Danielle has forgotten something important.B. Ellie went to Danielle’s house on Saturday. C. The writer wrote the message the day she lost her jacket.



SECTION 2

Read the text below about the Eiffel Tower and decide if the statements7 - 12 are true or false.


THE EIFFEL TOWER

It is not possible to go to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower. Even if youdon’t go out of your way to visit it, from almost anywhere you look in thecity, the tower is simply part of the view.

Interestingly, this now-famous tower was initially intended to be only atemporary part of France's capital city. It was completed in 1889 and tookonly two years, two months and five days to build. Given the technology backthen, this was an unbelievably short amount of time. It was supposed to standfor only twenty years, but people soon found that it was useful as well asbeautiful; its great height (at almost 1,000 feet, it was the tallest building in

the world for over forty years) made it perfect as a radio tower. Moreimportantly, it was so popular with the public, both at home and abroad, thatany ideas about removing it soon disappeared.

Today, millions of people visit the Eiffel Tower every year. It has three floors,at 57 m, 115 m and 275 m off the ground, and each offers amazing views ofthe city. The first floor was redesigned at one point, and now has a glassbottom so that visitors can see straight down to the street below. The first andsecond levels can be reached on foot; however, visitors need to take a lift toreach the top floor. The view from the top floor is popular with visitors at anytime of day, but many also choose to visit the tower after the sun goes downso that they can see the lights of Paris below. Although the great height can bescary, regular work is done on the tower to make sure that it stays safe enough

for people to visit, and the view from the top makes it well worth it.



SECTION 2

Read the text about the Eiffel Tower and decide if the statements 7 - 12are true or false.


7. It is difficult to locate the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

8. The original plan was to take down the Eiffel Tower after twenty

years.

9. Although the Eiffel Tower attracted many foreign visitors,

the French public disliked it in the beginning.

10. The original design for the first level did not include the glass floor.

11. Only two floors can be accessed without a lift.

12. Visitors can only travel up to the top floor when it is dark.



TEST 8 READING AND ENGLISH IN USE

SECTION 3

Read the text below about a famous department store and choose thecorrect letter A, В or C for each space 13 - 20.


Harrods of LondonHarrods is one of the most famous department stores in the world. (13) …….1849, Harrods has been a successful London business; it began life as a small

shop (14) ……. mostly tea and coffee, and now sells everything from clothesand furniture to jewellery and teddy bears - it (15) ……. offers personalhelicopter trips! Especially famous for its quality mood , Harrods has a wide(16) ……. of restaurants and cafes where customers can take a (17) …….from their shopping, and its many food halls sell food from around the world.

There is more to Harrods (18) ……. simply shopping. A trip there can be a

family event or even a chance to see and meet famous people. Well-knownwriters can often (19) ……. signing copies of their latest books in the HarrodsBookshop, and the store runs a variety of events, (20) ……. family cookingshows to make-up and fashion lessons.

13. А. After B. Since C. Once14. A. to sell B. sold C. selling15. А. however B. even C. instead16. А. range B. number C. type17. А. rest B. change C. stop18. A. then B. that C. than19. A. founding B. be found C. find20. A. such as B. not only C. from



TEST 8

PART 2 WRITING

WRITING TASK

You have received an email from an English friend who has just moved to

a new town and is feeling very lonely.

Write an e-mail of 50-80 words to your friend in which you:

- apologise for not writing sooner

- say that you understand how your friend feels

- give advice on what your friend can do to feel less lonely.

Write your e-mail on your answer sheet .



TEST 9




1. Tully’s Fish Place We serve fresher than fresh,superior seafood from our own fishermen.Choose from over 30 types of seafood.Make it a family affair!

No reservationsOpen: Tuesday to Sunday, 11.00-23.00Tel: 01632 960 625

A. This place offers the best frozen seafood in the area.B. You can’t book a table. C. Tully's Fish Place is open every day.

2. Can't make band practice on Tuesday. Have to help Lee move house.Can we meet Thursday instead?

Joe

A. Joe is moving house.B. Joe can't make band practice this week.

C. Joe wants to change the band practice to a different day.

3. Volunteers Needed at Sea Turtle Centre, Zante Do you love sea turtles? Got a few hours to spare?Please drop by and talk to Manos, or email us:[email protected]

No experience needed

A. Volunteers will be protecting sea turtles.B. Volunteers will have to work all day.C. Manos will email the volunteers.



4. LOST DOGFriendly white Jack Russell terrierwearing a blue collar

Name: MurphyLast seen in Rochdale Park

on 5 OctoberPlease call: 0121490 0367REWARD £100

The person who placed this ad … A. will pay £100 to buy a terrier. B. was lost in Rochdale Park.

C. is looking for their pet.

5. ATTENTION• Please shower before entering the pool.• Do not dive into the pool.• Children under 12 can only enter with an adult.

A. You mustn't leave children alone in the pool.B. You must take a shower after swimming in the pool.C. You can dive into the pool if you are over 12.

6. Dear Fiona, I'm in Brighton with Martin for a long weekend.We’re having a great time here.

Right now we’re on a boat trip and the weather is fantastic! Love, Lucy

Why has Lucy written this postcard?A. to ask how Fiona isB. to invite Fiona to join her and MartinC. to tell Fiona how she’s spending her time away



SECTION 2

Read the text below about visiting the doctor and decide if the statements7 - 12 are TRUE or FALSE.

DOCTOR, DOCTOR...

Did you know that we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctormight give us? This interesting finding came to light as a result of a studycarried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almosthalf of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this happens? Well, going to the doctor can make mostpeople nervous, and when we are stressed we are more likely to concentrateon the diagnosis rather than on the treatment. Therefore, we know what iswrong with us but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always bring

along a notepad to write down important pieces of Information, such as howto take prescribed medication or how to prepare for any medical tests youmight need.

What would be even better is if your doctor agreed to let you record him. Inthis way, you could replay his advice at home, where you are more likely tobe able to understand it. If you believe the situation is serious or you're reallyworried, get a family member or a close friend to come with you to listen In.

Regardless of what you choose to do, there is one golden rule which you needto take into account. To communicate effectively, you need to ask the rightquestions. The Partnership for Clear Health Communication (PCHC)recommends you ask three questions every time you talk to a medical

professional: ‘What is my main problem?’, ‘What do I need to do?’ and ‘Whyis it important for me to do this?’ These will help you identify the probl emand deal with it in a rational way.



SECTION 2

7. Patients remember most of the medical information a doctor gives them.

A. TrueB. False

8. If patients feel nervous, it is likely they will forget the diagnosis.A. TrueB. False

9. Patients should give the doctor a notepad so he can note down what hesays.

A. TrueB. False

10. It may be easier for patients to make sense of a doctor’s advice if theylisten to it at home.

A. TrueB. False

11. Friends or relatives should always accompany patients to the doctor.A. TrueB. False

12. The PCHC suggests asking specific questions when visiting a doctor.A. TrueB. False



SECTION 3

Read the text below about pizza and choose the correct letter A, В or Cfor each space 13 - 20.

Making a meal of pizza

It's hard to say when pizza, one of the most (13) ……. dishes in the world,was invented. There is some evidence that ancient Greeks baked a flat breadto (14) ……. they added herbs, onions and garlic but the term 'pizza' firstappeared in AD 997 in Gaeta, in southern Italy. Modern pizza, however,

probably sta rted (15) ……. the Pizza Margherita, made by baker RaffaeleEsposito of Naples in 1889 (16) ……. for the visit of Queen Margherita.

Every year, over five billion pizzas (17) ……. worldwide and each countryhas its favourite toppings. Italians (18) ……. love t he classic PizzaMargherita and also Quattro Stagioni (four seasons), a pizza with olives,mushrooms, ham, mozzarella cheese and tomato. Americans are crazy(19).……. pepperoni, Brazilians prefer green peas, the Dutch like lots ofcheese and meat, while other nationalities (20) ……. for fishy pizzas.

13. A. favourite B. suitable C. popular

14. A. where B. that C. which15. A. with B. for C. at

16. A. immediately B. especially C. completely

17. A. sell B. sold C. are sold

18. A. still B. yet C. never

19. A. of B. about C. on

20. A. are going B. have gone C. go



TEST 9

PART 2 WRITING

WRITING TASK

You have decided to join an online penfriend club.

Write an email of 50-80 words to the club in which you

• describe yourself

• write about your personal interests• explain why you want to join.




B1 ANSWER SHEET

TEST


SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 31 A B C 7 A B 13 A B C 17 A B C2 A B C 8 A B 14 A B C 18 A B C3 A B C 9 A B 15 A B C 19 A B C4 A B C 10 A B 16 A B C 20 A B C5 A B C 11 A B6 A B C 12 A B

PART 2 WRITING



ANSWERS

TEST 01


SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3

1 A B C 7 A B 13 A B C 17 A B C2 A B C 8 A B 14 A B C 18 A B C3 A B C 9 A B 15 A B C 19 A B C4 A B C 10 A B 16 A B C 20 A B C5 A B C 11 A B6 A B C 12 A B

TEST 02


SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 31 A B C 7 A B 13 A B C 17 A B C

2 A B C 8 A B 14 A B C 18 A B C3 A B C 9 A B 15 A B C 19 A B C4 A B C 10 A B 16 A B C 20 A B C 5 A B C 11 A B6 A B C 12 A B

TEST 03


SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 31 A B C 7 A B 13 A B C 17 A B C 2 A B C 8 A B 14 A B C 18 A B C3 A B C 9 A B 15 A B C 19 A B C4 A B C 10 A B 16 A B C 20 A B C5 A B C 11 A B6 A B C 12 A B



ANSWERS

TEST 04




TEST 05



2 A B C 8 A B 14 A B C 18 A B C3 A B C 9 A B 15 A B C 19 A B C4 A B C 10 A B 16 A B C 20 A B C5 A B C 11 A B6 A B C 12 A B

TEST 06


SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 31 A B C 7 A B 13 A B C 17 A B C2 A B C 8 A B 14 A B C 18 A B C

3 A B C 9 A B 15 A B C 19 A B C4 A B C 10 A B 16 A B C 20 A B C5 A B C 11 A B6 A B C 12 A B



ANSWERS

TEST 07




TEST 08



2 A B C 8 A B 14 A B C 18 A B C3 A B C 9 A B 15 A B C 19 A B C4 A B C 10 A B 16 A B C 20 A B C5 A B C 11 A B6 A B C 12 A B

TEST 09


SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 31 A B C 7 A B 13 A B C 17 A B C2 A B C 8 A B 14 A B C 18 A B C

3 A B C 9 A B 15 A B C 19 A B C4 A B C 10 A B 16 A B C 20 A B C5 A B C 11 A B6 A B C 12 A B



APPENDIX 1



APPENDIX 2

PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES

ATat + addressat a glanceat a lossat all costsat easeat firstat first sight

at heartat ... km/miles per hourat lastat leastat nightat noonat once

at randomat schoolat short noticeat the age ofat the back ofat the beginning (of)at the corner

at the crossroadsat the doorat the end (of)at the expense ofat the frontat the hospitalat the latest

at the momentat the sight ofat the top ofat the bottom ofat the weekendat universityat work

BYby accidentby all means by all accounts by car / bus

by chanceby cheque / cardby day/nightby far

by forceby handby heartby means of

by mistakeby nowby oneselfby one's side

by phone/by post/airmailby profession(take) by surprise

FOR for agesfor for

for certain / surefor examplefor fear of

for grantedfor hire/rentfor instance

for lifefor one's sakefor the sake of

for sale

INin connection within contact within courtin debtin detailin difficultyin painin pairsin particularin personin practicein/out of fashionin/out of hand

in exchange forin factin favour ofin fullin generalin halfin honour ofin hospitalin/out of actionin/out of businessin/out of controlin/out of dangerin the end

in/out of orderin/out of placein/out of seasonin/out of shapein/out of sightin/out of stockin/out of touchin/out of usein one’s opinionin other wordsin the first placein prisonin private

in progressin publicin realityin relation toin reply toin returnin secretin shockin shortin support ofin the beginningin the city / country

in the futurein the meantimein the middle (of)in the mood forin the mountainsin the North/ Southin the streetsin the suburbsin touch within townin trouble (with)in memoryin need of

ONon averageon a farmon a journey / tripon a touron an excursionon an islandon arrival

on boardon businesson a dieton displayon dutyon fireon holiday

on one’s birthdayon one's own onpurposeon saleon scheduleon strikeon television

on timeon top ofon the back ofon the contraryon the corneron the flooron the left

on the one handon the other handon the outskirtson the phoneon the radioon the roadon the right

OUTout of breathout of date

out of the ordinaryout of practice

out of the questionout of reach

out of work

TO to one’s amazement to one’s astonishment to one's surprise to some extent to this dayUNDERunder age

under arrest

under control

under the impression

under pressure

under repair

under the circumstances

under the weatherWITH with regard to with respect to with a view to with the exception ofWITHOUT without (a) doubt without delay without fail without warning



APPENDIX 3

VERBS, ADJECTIVES AND NOUNS WITH PREPOSITIONS

AVERBS

ADJECTIVES

NOUNS

BVERBS

ADJECTIVES

NOUNS

C VERBScare about sb/sthcare for sb/sthchoose from/betweencollaborate withcombine withcomment oncommunicate withcompare with/tocompete with sb for sthcomplain to sb about/ of sth

concentrate on sthconfess sth to sbcongratulate sb on sthconnect to/withconsist ofcontrast withcontribute tocooperate with sbcope with

cover sb/sth in/with sthcriticise sb/sth for

ADJECTIVES(in)capable ofcareful of/aboutcareless about/ofcertain about/ofclose toconcerned about/forconfident of/aboutconscious ofcrazy aboutcrowded withcruel tocurious about

NOUNSa comparison betweena complaint abouta connection between/ with

DVERBSdeal withdecide ondepart fromdepend ondescribe sth to sbdiffer fromdiscourage fromdistinguish betweendivide sth between/ amongdivide sth into

divide by (Maths)dream about/of ADJECTIVESdelighted withdependent ondifferent from/todisgusted by/atNOUNSdamage to

a decrease ina delay ina demand fora description ofa difference between/in/of

EVERBSescape fromexchange sth for sth elseexcuse sb for/fromexplain sth to sb

ADJECTIVESengaged to sbenthusiastic aboutenvious ofequal toexcellent atexcited about

experienced inNOUNSan example ofan exception toan expert at/in/on sth



FVERBSfight withfill sth with sth elseforget aboutADJECTIVESfaithful tofamiliar to sbfamiliar with sb/sthfamous forfed up withfond offree from/of sthfriendly with/tofrightened offull of

NOUNSa failure in

GVERBSglance atADJECTIVESgenerous to sbgood at sth good for sb/sth

good to sbgrateful to sb for sthguilty of/about

HVERBShead for/towardshear about/of sb/sthhope forADJECTIVEShappy about/with sth/sbhappy for sbharmful toNOUNShope for

IVERBSinclude ininsist onintroduce sb to sb/sthinvite toinvolve in

ADJECTIVESidentical toimpressed by/withindependent ofinterested inNOUNSan increase ininfluence onan/no intention of (doing sth)

JVERBS

join in ADJECTIVES jealous of

KVERBSknow about sth

ADJECTIVESkeen on (doing) sthknown asNOUNSknowledge of

LVERBSlean on/againstlie to sb about sthlisten to

ADJECTIVESlate forNOUNSa lack of

MVERBS(be) made of/frommean bymention tomistake sb/sth for sb/sth else

ADJECTIVESmad about sb/sthmad at/with sbmarried tomean to sb

NVERBSnervous aboutNOUNSa need for

OVERBSobject to sb/sthoccur toNOUNSan opinion of/aboutan opportunity forthe opposite of

PVERBSpay forpoint at/topraise sb for sthpray for sb/sthprefer toprepare forprevent from

protect sb fromprotest about/against/ atprovide sb with sthprovide sth for sbpunish sb forput the blame for sth on sb

ADJECTIVESpatient withpleased withpolite topopular withproud ofNOUNSprotection from(take) pride in

QVERBSquarrel with sb about sthNOUNSa question about



RVERBSreceive sth from sbrecover

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