TEST 1 Task Read the text below. For assignments (1-S) choose the correet answer (A, B,C, D). A MESSAGE TO THE STARS Our planct Earth is one of nine plants revolving around the Sun, a fail small and ordinary star, which Hes {in the outer areas ofthe Milky Way galaxy. There are about 250 bilion stars in ou galaxy and billion of galaniey in the universe. People have always rendered about the possibility of intelligent life forms on other planets, In recent yeas this has become serious scientific speculation. Some scientists believe that there must be large ‘numbers of stars with plancts which could suppor living intelligent beings. Perhaps we will never know. The nearest star is 43 light years away. A light year isthe distance covered by light travelling at about 186,000 res a second in one year, It would take the fstest Earth spacecraft about 40,000 years to reach the nearest star For number of years radio telescopes have been uy to pickup signals ftom outer space, so far without success. There are, however, millions of possible radio frequencies, and there is no reason why a completely alien civilization should not use « different type of communication, such as X-rays or even a type of wave Wwe have not yet discovered. Suppose contacts were made with beings 300 light years away. By the time we had seat our reply and received their response, the Earth would be 600 years older. It would be an interesting, bu rather slow-moving. 1. The nearest star is A43 light years away BLS light years away D 10 light years away in our galaxy. ‘A100 billion sars € 280 billion stars 3. A light year is the distance covered by light travelling at about .. in one year. ‘A 186,000 miles a second 100,000 miles a sscond {© 20,000 miles a second 10,000 mils a second 4. Suppose contacts were made with beings ‘A 100 light years away 'B 200 light years away C10 light years away 1D 300 light years away 5. It would take the fastest spacecraft about... to reach the nearest sta. ‘A.40,000 years B 10,000 years © 200,000 years 15,000 years Task? Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (6-10). There are three choices you do not need to use, AMERICANS: MYTHS, STEREOTYPES AND PARADOXES, ‘ § When We think of Americans, we usually associate them with colourful clothes, noisy behaviour ‘overweight. But what are they really like? What values do they have? It is not possible to answer this ‘explicitly but it seems that some American characteristics ara legacy of the Puritan ideology. 7 ‘The Puritans thought of themselves asa special people able to build ‘a city upon a hill’. They considered success and increasing prosperity a sign of God's grace and didnot respect those who filed. They promoted work, self-reliance and believed in man’s unlimited ability to make progress. Even today theit ideas are popular. The special significance of succeeding in life has come to characterize the Ameriean culture ever since, 8 Aineian children ae taught that dive, inative and activy are the essence of i, I is belived passivity warps the mind and hat is why it not acepe, Generally, American are chatertzel by Practical sense and optimism. They never give up and even if they have problems, they ae alvaye ting to some solution, Thee ei is simple: You have no money? No jab? Dont wait! Do sorseting! Be feo! 5 alvays a way ot! Take a coune in deing, cooking, cenmicn enbroideng, rigs, Pronste ‘Yeu find someway achieve suceeded ec Americ see their county a5 vas continent of unlimited pssiits, the Promised Land where hase chance to become perfect and sucessful, Success means money, ence Ammen are oewih he thought of wie oun fo mak oer, May of tamil elven te mh ‘oe Howe, mae pus @ good cay mags inthe richest country inthe world. The vast majority of Americans have their aan ment Ronee Tego: Paid job. The les forarate ones rent sleazy apartment and live on reardboard boxes, sleeping on the ee) S2°epted that in tha country of welfare there are some peopl living re i On the pavement and carrying thet belongings in plastic bags. se Americans put a + apart from money, is being fit and healthy. [linesses make life complicated, tes Americans pt lat of fe into prevention, They realy sx pei, take ons of iain, meals creretight people tt i see Jogging), and keep a healthy, low-fat diet. Paradoxically, there are more ‘calorific ‘junk food’ snacks, than anywhere else, It is not surprising since they are constantly temped by ‘snacks, fry-ups, hotdogs, hamburgers, piza, chocolate bars, chips, cookies and soon. ATMS americans ero people with « very practical sete and ABCDEFGH Sioa rcraetomine Became atest st i Fe Ansan are usally atsociated wih ich people and big Semana teeter Task3 Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two chotces you do not need to use. NEW YORK MUSEUMS AND ART CENTRES un ‘The Guggenheim Muscum is at Fifth Avenue and 89th Street It specializes in modern painting, sculpture and ‘graphic arts, The building itself sa place of modern art designed by the famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright. 2 ‘The Lincoln Centre forthe Performing Ars isthe official name of what is more commonly called Lincoln ‘conte, It is at Broadway and 64th Sect and includes the home ofthe New York Philharmonic Society, the New York State Theatr, a library and a school. B “The Metropolitan Muscum of Artis at 82nd Street and Fifth Avenue, It is one of the most important art ruseume wo the world and the largest in the Westom Hemisphere. It includes hundreds of world” famous Msterpiees: paintings, sculptures, fapestcs, musical instumens, decorative as and costumes. Its eoletion alee Scere han {wo milion works of art across the globe: from the fist cites of the ancient world to works being created today. 4 ‘The Radio City Music Hall Entertainment Centre isin the Rockefeller Cen tis located from 47th to S2nd sucen et ot ifs Avenue. It is a musterpice of art dco, special performances and spetaculr revues, is Camogie Hal i situated at 57h and Seventh Avenue Its a music cenre founded in 1891 by the capitals and picatplat Andrew Came is the place wher the word's greatest orchestas and soloists pay 16 16 Museum of Modem Artis situated at 11th W S3rd Stet, It exhibits modem paintings, sculpture, drawings, prints, and architecture, photography, film, industrial and graphic design dating from the 1880s to the present day.Which of the art centres and museums is associated with, 2 the works of art across the whole globe ABC Dkr FuGs W. ‘a masterpiece of art deco and spectacular revues: ‘modem painting, sculpture and graphic arts business and entertainment classical and popular music concerts playhouses, hotels and shops performing arts ‘extraordinary exhibitions and collection of modem and ‘contemporary art nommcOm> Task 4 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use. ‘TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA We were driving in a car from Switzerland toward the beautiful old lalian city of Verona, Just ouside the city we met two boys, who were selling strawberies, ‘My fiend spoke to the boys and found out that they were brothers. Nicolo, was 13, Jacopo, the smaller one, ‘was almost 12. We bought their strawberries and continued (17). “The next morning we saw the two boys again neat our hotel in Verona. They were shining the shoes ofthe men (18) “They were very busy, but they sid "ello" tous ina fiend way. “I thought you sold strawberries, I si. "We do many things, si,” Nicolo answered seriously In the week (19) we saw Nicolo and Jacopo several times. These two brothers worked all day ‘under the hot sun, shining shoes, selling fruit and newspapers. They always looked very busy. ‘One moming while Nicolo was shining my shoes 1 stid: “You and Jacopo work very hard Tell me, how do you spend your money?” "We have plans, si, the boys said. As we were soon leaving Verona we wanted todo (20) for the boys who were fendly tus. “Well I said, “can we do anything fr you before we go?” “Bvery Sunday we goto a village not fr from Verona," Nicolo began, ‘We usually go by bus; but tomorrow, sir, may be you will take us in your ear On Sunday I took the boys tothe village. I stopped my car where the boys asked. It was a lovely big house. ‘The boys promised not ro be long and entered the building. I waited afew minutes and then I followed the boys. “Excuse me, I sido a nurse who came tothe door, “just brought two small boys here.” “Ab, yes" she said witha smile ‘Nicolo and Jacopo came to vst their sister. They are alone inthe word, except for thst sister. Their mother and fuer ded before the war. When the fascists enme to Verona the boys began weary 21) to the mountains. When the war ended they found thei ister sick wit tuberculosis. They brought he to our hospital, And every week the boys come to pay fr their sister." | thanked the nurse and waited ouside. Soon the boys came back tothe car, They at (22) Jooking serious and proud, these two gentlemen of Verona, A which followed Bled after the war C who passed by D something pleasant secret messages in ther shoes Preside me G not fr from Switzerland H our way to Verona Task 5 Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B,CorD).. MR. SELLYER IS SELLING BOOKS (One day 1(23) oa bookshop to look through new books. Mr. Sellyer showed me to the back ofthe shop where I could find some interesting books, While I was looking (24) the books, I could watch Mr. Sellyerat work and see some of his methods, ‘A fashionably dressed woman was standing atthe comer and Mr. Sellyer was showing a book to her.“You ae quite sue i's the (25) nia one a eee mo pil vas saying to Mr. Seller. ‘Oh, ye, snswered the manager. ‘This is Mr. Slus’stestbook. I's having a wonderfl sale Tiooked a tee, he mane cr ae Goiden Dreams. Another lady (26) __ the bookshop. She was in deep mourning and looked (27) _a widow. Se asked the manager io show fer some new books, something new in fiction. "Yes, Madam, heres & charming thing Golden Dreams. ‘The critics say that it’s one of the (28) things, written by this author’. ‘sts go boi ake te ay. Sassi P “A charming one’, sid the manager, "I's love story — ver simple and sweet and wonderfully charming ‘My wife was reading it loud only lastnight She was eying al he ine while sb was reading i The lady bought Golden Dreams and (39) the shop. “Have you (30) 30) __ good light reading for vacation time?” asked the next lady. *Yes', said Mr. Seller. °Golden Dreams is the most humorous book ofthe (31) Se was laughing all the time while she was reading, ‘The lady paid (32) __the book and went So every customer who entered the shop went away with Golden Dreams. To one lady the manager sold Golden Dreams as the reading for a holiday, to another as the book to read after the holiday, another bought it to read ona rainy day and the fourth a the right book fora fine day. ‘When I was leaving the bookshop, I went up to the manager and asked him, ‘Do you like the book yourself?” “Dear me!” said the manager. ‘ve no idea ofthe book. I've no time to read every book. I'm sling.” “And ia your wife elly lke the book? “I am not marred, Sir’, answered the manager smiling ‘My wife was reading it aloud only yesterday. 23 Acame Bvalked C went Dien 24 After B through C for Dover 25 A latest Biater Clate Diately 26 Awent Barrived Ceame Dentered Ass Bike Csvch Deo 28 Asswectest Boweet C sweeter D sweeten 2 Awent Bien moved D depared 30 Aevery Bsome Cay Dro 31 time B period Cinerval D season 32 Afor Bwo Cour DottTEST2 Task 1 ‘Read the text below. For assignments (1-S) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D) A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN | was on holiday in Scotland, and I was staying at Fernie Castle Hotel, which used to be just Femie Castle ‘when it was built about 600 years ago. I was staying in a small room up in the West Tower, and I went to bed afer « good meal. I was just falling asleep when I heard someone knocking atthe door. So I got up, put the light on and ‘went to the door, but there was no one there, So T went back to bed and decided it must have been a dream ot my ‘imagination. { was just falling asleep again when I heard someone knocking again —a very light tapping, not a Youd knock, I got up, put the light on, went to the door and there was nobody there. | wasn't scared but it’s abit ‘worrying when you're staying by yourself in a very old eastle, I locked the door and went back to bed but Flt the light on, and nothing else happened; I slept until moming. ‘The next night I went to bed and there was no knocking at the door, but in the middle ofthe night I woke up for some reason and saw a woman standing in the room. She was wearing a green dress with a high neck and she ‘was locking at me, but when I switched on the light she disappeared, she wasn't there. And by this time I was really very worried and I stayed awake for the rest of the night ‘When I went down to breakiast I said to the owner ofthe hotel that Lad seen a woman in my room the night before. He asked, *Was she wearing a high-necked green dress?” and I said, “Yes, she was.” ‘The man sad, ‘Many people saw this woman but [ never did. She was a bride of a man who was running ‘away with her to get married. Her father did not want her to marry this man, They escaped to Fernie Castle and hid in a tiny room at the top of the West Tower. Her father’s men eventually tracked them down and there was a terrible struggle, and somchow while she was trying to escape she fll ut ofthe window to her death on the stone courtyard below. And now her ghost haunts the West Tower and occasionally appears in people’s bedroom with a sad expression, never saying anything. And that’s probably what you saw. Either that or you had too much ‘champagne the night befor.” 1. Twas staying ina... up inthe West Tower, and I went to bed aftera good meal ‘A small kitchen 'B large room small room one-bedroom fat 2. Las just falling asleep when Theard someone ‘A knocking atthe door B singing € playing the violin Derying 3. I got up, put te light on, went to the door and there was. there. ‘Aavniter B nobody Ca young git Daghost 4. When T went down to breakfast said to the owner of the hotel that [had seen... in my room the night before, ‘Aa monkey child ‘Cawoman Daca ‘5. And by this time Iwas really very ... and I stayed awake for the rest of the night, ‘A worried B scared Chapry Dsad Task 2 Read the texts below. Mateh choices (A-H) to (6-10). There are three choices you do not need to use. ANEW GENERATION OF ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS 6 Insects entombed in fossilized amber for tens of millions of years have provided the key to creating @ new {generation of antibiotic drugs that could wage war on modem diseases. Scientists have isolated the antibiotics from microbes found either inside the intestines of the amber-encased insets or in sol particles tapped with them wiien they were caught by sticky tree resin up to 130 million years ago. Spores of the microbes have survived an ‘unprecedented period of suspended animation, enabling scientists to revive them in the laboratory, 7 Research over the past two years has uncovered atleast four antibiotics from the microbes and one has been able to kill modem drug-resistant bacteria that ean cause potentially deadly diseases in humans. Present-day antibiotics have nearly all been isolated from micro-organisms that use them as a form of defense against their 8| | | predators or competitors. But since the introduction of antibiotics into medicine 50 ‘years ago, an alarming number have become ineffective because many bacteria have developed resistance tothe drugs. The antibiotics that were inusemilions of years ago may prove more deadly agains rug-esitant modem srns of disease-causing Raul Cano, who has pioneered the research atthe California Pols research a fomia Polytechnic Sate University, said the ancient antibiotics had been successful in fighting drug-resistant strains of staphylococcus bacteria, a “superbug” that had ‘threate health of patients in hospitals across the globe. He now intends to establish whether the antibiotics ‘might have harmful side effects, The is how toxic they are to other cells and how ‘are to purify’, niet have problem is how toxic they are to other cells and how easy they are to purify 9 __A biotechnology company, Amibergene, has been setup to develop the antibiotics into drugs. If any ancient iicrobes are revived that resemble present-day diseases, they willbe destroyed incase they escape and cause new «epidemics. Drug companies willbe anxious fo study the chemical structures ofthe prehistoric antibiotics to see how they difer from modem drugs. They hope that one ancient molecule could be used as a basis to synthesize a range of dros Cano's findings have been hailed as a break-through by scientists. Edward Golenburg, an expert on exracting, DNA from fossilized life-forms at Wayne State University in Detot, said: “They appear to be ‘etifiable, ancient spores. They do seem to be rea.” Richard Lensli, professor of microbial ecology at Michigan State University, said the fight against antbioticresisant strains of bacteria such as tuberculosis and staphylococcus could be helped by the discovery. However, even the use of ancient antibiotics may not halt the rise of drug-resistant bacteria, Stuart Levy, « micro-biologist at Tufts University in Boston, wamed that the bacteria would eventually evolve to fightback agaist the new drugs. “There might also be an enzyme already out that can degrade it. So the only way to keep the life ofthat antibiotic going is to use it sensibly and not excessively’ he said, ‘4A sofirence th length of ime we have ben sing anioe ABRCDEFGH 8 1B The original source ofthe new drugs being developed ‘C The location ofthe studies into the new antibiotic drags D The antibiotics have harmful side effects. E Ancient microbes would be used to synthesize a new generation of moder drugs 1» F Examples of other studies similar to Cano G Two examples of bacteria that are no longer killed by modern antibiotic drugs. H The researchers could not verity ancient spores Task3- Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use, CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN TOURISM n Brenda Gordon is a receptionist in a five-star hotel. She says that what appeals to her most in her work isthe diversity of the challenges she faces every day. She first came to the hotel whea she was on a year's work experience from university and now she works parttime, which allows her to continue her education with her degree course in management. She advisers everyone not to pay much attention to low wages atthe start of the career, Having the right degree or diploma is no guarantee of promotion, but the right attitude and excellent communication skis wll get you a long way in profession. 1 tour guide who accompanies groups of holidaymakers on package touts. She knows she plays a central role in ensuring that people enjoy their holiday by providing them with practical support and {formation throughout the trip. She allows people to do what they want, while at the same time everybody should return to the minibus by the agreed time, 1 ‘Red Ganon ax chet an Hain reaurn ha srt he risa whose haley is never complete without the opportunity to try out the latest dishes. He went straight into employment afer school, but that's not 9 2 tariypa 0, Avounene Anais noes Tero! ss.something he would recommend. If he had taken a fll-time college course as his parents wanted, he would have rade faster progress his profession, 4 Patrick O'Connor isan adventure travel guide. He leads tis to exotic places around the world, and he i quick to remind us that you need experience in a range of adventurous disciplines. People on holidays are doing Potentially dangerous activities, such as kayaking or diving. I's crucial to be able to exercise good judgement in Aitficlt situations and be resourceful when dealing withthe emergencies that are bound to aise. 1s Jennie Sullivan is a history student in the local college in Detoit. She prefers to find summer work to summer vacation. She knows that tours industry offers a range of jobs and eareer opportunities forthe students in summer. She knows the history of places where she leads tours feally well. Once she was embarrassed when a Iolidaymaker spotted some incorrect details in a commentary she was giving. Since then she had managed to tend regular local history classes make sue it didn't happen again. 16 Connie Chen i a tavel agent. She considers that the job outlook isnt good right now because ofthe Internet Ithas become much easier for people to make their own travel arangements, though many people stil need the advice ofa travel professional ‘Which person A regrets the decision made years ago? ABCDEFGH B gained promotion after impressing a senior colleague? C mentions the need to take the right decisions under pressure? D wams about the deereasing opportunities for jobs in one area? E stresses the need to provide the clients with a balance between freedom and control? F looks forward to developing a new career? G says people shouldn't feel discouraged if they do not earn much at frst? H has been able to combine studying with work? Task 4 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use. WANTED: A GOLDFISH A professor of physiology, whose name was Floyd, was out visiting one winter night, and the people atthe house showed him a goldfish that had died because the water that it was in (17) ___. The professor looked at the fish and said, ‘Let me take it home and [think that tomorrow I ean teat tin the Taboratory and (18) So when he started for home they wrapped the goldfish in a bit of paper and professor Floyd put in his overcoat pocket. It was 2 cold night, very late and with lots of deep snow along the street. On the way home Floyd put his hand into his coat pocket and accidentally flipped out the goldfish and it(19) Floyd knelt down to pick it up, but he couldn’t find it and stayed there on his knees Tooking for it. Just then @ policeman came along. He stopped and said, “What are you doing there?" Professors (20) Floyd just looked over his shoulder and said, “Iam trying to find a goldfish." ‘The policeman then underslood that he was dealing with a madman, and he said, *Now you just come along, ‘with me and I'll take you to a place where we've a whole lot of goldfish — all you want. ‘All right” Floyd said, “only just help me (21) $ To please him the policeman knelt down and began looking in the snow and out came a goldfish! He was ‘very much surprised. “Great heavens!” he said. ‘Are there any more?” ‘Maybe a whole lot,’ Floyd said. As the professor started off for home again, the policeman was (22)___ looking for goldfish, ‘teat iti te laboratory B had got frozen CC fell into the snow Don the way home E sill on his knces F hate to be questioned Grevive Hto get this one first 10Tasks Read and complete the text below For each ofthe empty space (23-32) choose the core anower Jazz ‘Jazz bas many homes. Kansas City, Chiao, New York, San Francisco — each (23) __ its own 24) ——— ste ofthis musical form. But jaz has only one birtiplace and that, indisputably, is New Orleans. Some musical scholars (25) its origins back to slave gatherings inthe city’s Congo Square, where shythmic dances were a (26) attraction before the Civil War. Others find its (27) in Storyville, the former red-light district, where Bock musicians performed before a mainly white clientele. There were the ‘spasm’ (28) _on the city streets, (29) a musical phrase fom the blues, another from the church, another ffom some old French or Spanish tune hat was (30) to anyone from New Orleans. Sometime around 1900 this new music started rolling out of the city’s black neighbourhoods. Legendary figures suchas Bunk Johnson and Fely Roll Moron and King Olver were playing tin the nightlubs and on the riverboat. Then in 1917 two local groups — The New Orleans Rhythm Kings and the Original Dixiland Jass Band —signed recording (31) andthe musie suddenly (32) tothe rest ofthe wold. Calling for a high dears of provisional skill within a structed framework, jaz demanded discipline ‘and creativity, genius in a mould. It changed from Dixie to swing to bop and swept the world as America’s most Aistnct sound. Bu it slmos died in the city that invented it By the Inte 1950s, adtional jazz musicians could not get work here and the music they had played in their youth was seldom beard. 23 Agives C demands D insists 24 A characteristic C distinctive D unordinary 25. Arecord € depict Diace 26 local small town D national 27 ‘Anucleus source D starting point 28 Acrows C bands companies 29 A borrowing C adopting D sealing 30 Aordinary Clnowledgeable D familiar 31 Atweatis Chargains D agreements 32. Aspilledon spilled out D spilled over uTEST3 Task 1 Read the text below, For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D). ‘THE BEATLES For many fans of pop music, the Beatles isa legendary group. Using songs written largely by J. Lennon and P. MeCartney, the Beatles dominated rock music and pop culture in the 1960s. In addition to experimenting with a wide range of musical styles, they greatly influenced subsequent bands, made films and toured extensively. Although they broke up many years ago, their influence is still enormous and their albums enjoy great popularity ‘The four boys from Liverpool made their name in the 1960s, Their music was considered a real revolution. After their first single Love Me Do was released, it became immediately clear thatthe styles of music and lyrics they produced were startlingly different from, anything else on the pop scene of that time. Their records were ‘consistently top of the pop music lists in the mid sixties, Their first hit was the song Please, Please Me, It was followed by She Loves You and 1 Wanna Hold Your Hand which sold over | million copies in a yer. In the beginning, the Beatles performed music which was influenced by American rock'n'roll and rhythm- and-blues. In the process of time, however, Lennon and McCartney's songs became more and more sophisticated ‘and experimental. They developed their own characteristic style, and their imaginative lyrics and memorable ‘melodies put them in a class of their own. One of the most successful and unique albums at that time was Sergeant Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band released in 1967. ‘Their hit songs include She loves you (1963), Can't buy my love (1964), Yesterday (1965). ‘The late sixties brought a slight change in the Beatles style, Their music, influenced by Indian mysticism and «drugs, became softer and more reflective. ‘The Beatles broke up in 1971. The strongest individual of the group, John Lennon, was murdered in New ‘York in 1980, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr sill record music and have their own groups but they are not so popular as they used to be in the 1960’s. Nevertheless they continued to have an impact on the ress, har, style of life and thought of young people even after they pursued separate careers. |. Why do you think the Beatles is called the legendary group? ‘A Because their influence is sill enormous, BB Because they broke up many years ago. ‘C Because they play simple music, 1D Because they ida’ ike experimental music. 2. Why was their music considered a real revolution? ‘A Because they sold over | milion copies in a year. B Because they produced many songs ofa revolutionary character, Because they produced such styles of music and lyrics which werg tarlingly different from anything else onthe top scene ofthat ime, Because their albums enjoy great popularity. 3. Why were their records consistently top of the pop music lists inthe middle sixties? ‘A Because ther albums consisted of many hits. B Because the group enjoyed great popularity ' ‘C Because the group was successesful in busines. ' 2 D Because the group performed music was influenced by American rock'n'roll 4. What was their own characteristic style in music? ‘A They developed their imaginative lyrics and memorable melodies. B They developed rock'n'roll (C They developed rhythm and-blues. D They developed diso, 5. How did they change ther style in the late sixties? ‘A Their music became more sophisticated and energsti. '8 Their music became softer and more reflective. (C Their musi became different. D Their music became unpleasant 12Task 2 Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (6-10). There are three choices you do not need to use. POPULAR CAMPING SITES 6 aie, Nesting atthe foot ofthe highest mountain in Wales it is one ofthe most picturesque campsites in the word ‘You can pith @ tent or bring your caravan as this ste caters for both. The charges fr staying here are very reasonable There isa shop which sells just about everything you might need and a good restaurant onsite, but be ‘wamed ~ the prices are very high, so make sue to take essential tems with you. There is a good play area for children, although it's not supervised. The site offers pony teks in the mountains on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. For an extra charg, you have the opportunity to goon a day excursion aod sce the spectacular Scenery of North Wales. All modem amenities are available, the cost of whichis included inthe ground charge. Its open {fom April t September and is very poplar so you'l definitely need to make a reservation if you want o stay lems, ts situated literally two minutes’ walk ftom the golden beach of Paignton on England’s south coast. I's a ‘adtionl family campsite and an ideal place to take the children, but it often attracts young people as wel. Spend the whole day atthe beach (provided the Bish weather doesat et you down), ora he amusement areade which is open until midnight Pubs, clubs and discos take care ofthe evenings, 0 there's always something 10 do Camping facilities include a wel-supervsed play area for young children, electricity and a modem shower block. This torent only. ts open al yea round but you must make reserton fr Jl and August. Setin he middle of the Lake District, itis th idea place to relax and enjoy the peace and quiet thatthe area 4s famous for. The site has strict rues about noise levels. The scenery makes it the perfect place to go for long walks. The sie is not, however, the place for people who need lots of facies. The amenities ofthis campsite are ‘very basic, which probably explains why this ste is fet inexpensive. Tens and caravans are both weleome. The sites closed from October to Marc, Reservations aren't necessary 9 This novel éampsite is perfect for both cildren and ther parents. The kids have 8 great time while thir paren stay at home and have a break. It is situated near the New Forest, and the variety of activities for youngsters is hard to beat. Games, sports of all kinds, walks in the forest and pony rides are just some of the activites lid on. The children ae all carcflly supervised by experienced adults. Teas, bedding, and meals reall provided and are included in the charge, which is quite high, but fr a week or two of peave at bome i's worth it! Itis only open from June to August. ‘This Ts a camping ground witha difference. I's place for sick or injured animals. The founders oft came ‘up withthe idea whe they stared to get so many animals that they needed extra help and money o feed and house them all. It consists of the house and farmyard and tree large fields. The owners have built some amenities in the largest field and opened it asa campsite. The ober two fells ae reserved for animals 1f you like animals and don't mind ard work, then this i he oliday for you. Days are spent helping eas, dogs, hares, donkeys, cows, pigs — in fact, just about every animal you can think of — recover fom their illnesses or injuries. The money Charged forthe holiday goes towards the sanctuary fund. The st is open all year round, but reservations mast be made. And by the way, no pets ar allowed! |AThe Windermere campsite is pert 1 go for long was ee eee 3 The Shimmering Sands St ope al year round. C client swim nth ver and play games in hs camps. D The Soowdon St offers pony excursions inthe mounts. The Sanctuary Camp campsite the lage eld. F The camps usually asoclated wih rich people and big sansion. 4 The campsite is for people who want to recover ffom ther ines or injures. : Radic Camping Ground is perfect to walk inthe forest and sports ofl kinds B‘Task3 Read the text below, Match cholees (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use. WHY NOT TO TRY SOMETHING YOU MIGHT ACTUALLY ENJOY? 11. Sylvia Armano was always interested in football, but it was only at the age of 18 when she lear that ‘women’s football existed. “In my first refereeing job, I knew that I was very well aware of every detail of the ‘game and that's why I coulda’t go wrong. I was sure I wouldn't make a wrong decision. 1 can say that | haven't had any bad experiences so fa’, she says ‘ 12. Guy Gordon had his first ice-limbing lesson at an indoor climbing centre which had an enormous artificial ice cave, He put on a heavy climbing boots and armed with two metal ice axes. He buried the axes on the ice, kicked one boot atthe wall, then the other, and started climbing. ‘But he had forgotten his first important lesson: don't bury the axes too deep. As his desire not to fall increased, so he hammered them decper until they got stuck. His arms were aching and he stopped, utterly disappointed with himself. 13. Gill Clarke got a unique achievement inher life: nti her no English woman had ever umpired a three Olympic Games. Sydney was actually her third Olympies. She arrived in Sydney early to get over the siesses and strains of the flight, ready for the pressures of the two weeks of the Olympic hockey ‘competition, knowing too that it would be her final tournament as she had decided to retire at what she hoped was the tp. 4 Grace Gavin was accepted as a referee for the Women’s Rugby World Cup. She combined her refereeing with a full-time job. Early in her refereeing career, somebody told her that she would always be handicapped by the perception that she was not fast enough to referee men’s rugby. ‘T have worked constantly to defeat this perception,’ she said, 15. ‘Ann Bridge took part in a freediving course organised by a leading subaqua website. This is surely the best place in the world to learn this skill. Her training took place in a 30-metre high and 6-metre wide cylindrical water tank. All her co-trainees were scuba divers. After a few lectures about safety, and suitably kitted with flippers and a diving mask, she was ready to get into the water, This sport is not only about adrenaline but about being calm too. 16. Debbie Stanton always wanted to try snowboarding. So she went for training day at an indoor snow slope near ber home — a 170-metre-long slope, all covered by 1500 tonnes of man-made snow which was surprisingly like the real thing. She knew she shouldn't use the techniques she had learnt in years of surfing and skiing, and she didn’t. Her instructor had said they were not applicable to snowboarding at all. She started riding slowly at first, and couldn't get the balance right. It took hours before she could pick up speed and successfully perform a neat tur, Which person ‘Avwas aware of making a mistake during taining? ApcpErcu B ‘intends to do something 30 that other women can reach her sition? (Cwalsappointed to doa jb which she knew would be her las? Divas warned not ory to se skills acquired in ote sports? E remembers het feeling of confidence when she started referecing? F felt the need to prove to others tat she was well suited to the job? 6 was confident of having the physical strength to succed? H believes the training venue used isthe best available? Tasks Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use. Movies Also known as movies, film, or cinema, the motion picture is one of the most popular forms of art and entertainment throughout the world. Is also a'major (17) 4Every week, milion of people goto the moves. Many millions more watch moves hat (18)_____or ae played back ona videotape piney 7 Bu ovis are mich ore dn jus ernment The man yee majo a fom, er example, panting “Arise express themselves by using paint and dramatists by using word Fimamakers express thir dens through (19) By wig he eaera in ferent way, the fluke can express diferent pont of view. Amma may fm scenes for a picture ina dser, on # moun, and in 3 ing ey We can cnjoy many fomns af at and entertinnent by ourselves. We ean enoy reading story o ooking a2 painting alone. Bot ims are intended to be viewed in theaes. Asa resale usally enjoy amon pte the Imost when We watch il ab prt ofa large andence. Although movies ae inseasagly watched at home on television or videocasste, mos fms have thet songet (20) intheaes In adon to their ante and enteanment ales, moze a lo Wiel use in cation especialy a (21) Teachers se such fms in lasses on Gropraph, Histon, Mathai, andthe Physical and Socal scenes, Movies use slow motion, animation, and ter sper techniques to demons proces that could not bpm ost Wel For eps im can sow he frmaton of sia at ft psd sl can 53 is proces, Television stations use mation pictures to inform as well st efersn their viewer. TV stations often present documentaries” A docunedlary tiesto present Information in a drama and. eteaining, Way Bertie da wih awry of es ssh ay svn plston and he Hoy of pane soon Millions of people enjoy tking own mation pits with small motion picture cameras or with video cameras, so know ss cancrden. Home novi bogan to develops hobby during the 1920s, following the invention of 22) "that ould be used sll eamors The popula of movies hs increased over the Yeas with the rapovement in cameras and projectors the inodection of colar and sound fm, and the evelopment of home video recorder that ply back on TV sts ‘A-amotion-picture camera B low-cost fs CC are presented in theatces impact on viewers E teaching aids F source of information G are broadcast on television Hacourse of action Tasks Read and complete the text below. For each ofthe emply space (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B,CorD). : Americans: Myths, Stereotypes and Paradoxes (Part) When we think of Americans, we usually associate them with colourful clothes, noisy (23) __ and overveinit, But what are thy realy lke? What values do they have? I snot possible wo answer this question 24) rr seoms that some American characteristics area legacy ofthe Pura ideology. Tae Portas thought of themselves asa special people able wo buili ‘a city upon all. They considered their success and ineeasing (25) —-— sign of God's grace and did not respect those who (26). They eccotedhaad work, self-reliance and beieved in man's 27)____ ability to make progress. Even today thet Pr opuer: The special significance of mceceing in fe has come to characterize the American culture over ‘American children are taught that (28) , initiative and activity are the essence of life. It is believed that ssiviy (29) — Taplin. They never 30) and eve i ey have problems, they are always tying 0 Fa ane onthe (32) _ sale: You have no money? No ob? Dont wat! Do something! Be fei! There afoys a way Oa Take a couse in gadenig, cooking, ceramics enboiig, ping. ye tind some way to achieve sucess If you dot, you ae a mul and a eroc Fromote yourself You omy apart fom mone being it and hel. esses make Ue complicate, a nto fot int prevention They ceglry se perils ake ton of ving, minerals ence Americans Pus (opal oeaig). and Kap hslhy, low-fat dit. Paradox, thee are more cae Prine Sats than anywhere el. knot surprising since they are constanllytemped by aera Pee mans, fy ups ht dogs, hamburgers pizza, chocolat bas, chips, cookies and 30 on 23° A manners B behaviour Cains Dinbis 24 Acexplicily B positively Saettealy D eatcpoily 25° A axury Brichness msn Divwm 26 Arneglected ~ Badeclined € disappoint ctn 2» 30 3 16 Atul ‘A action ‘A warps Alewe A recipe B unlimited B push B corrupts Babandon B solution B formula C great Carve Cechanges result C method D absolute D campaign D misshapes| Dgiveup D explanation D process‘TEST 4 : Task 1 Read the text below. For assignments (1-5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D). UNUSUAL SITUATION A fanny thing happened to me last Friday. I'd gone into Chicago to do some shopping. I wanted to find a book for my psych course. had goten to the eity early, so by early aftemoon I'd done everthing that I wanted Anyway I'm not crazy about downtown Chicago — all the noise, the traffic, strange people — and I'd made plans for tat evening. Lust wanted to get in my ar and drive home before the rush hou, bu flea ied. I desided that Ibad tine fora cup of coffee and a short rest. bought the “Tribune” and went oa smal cafeteria | gota cup of coflee and package of doughnuts — I'm erazy about cakes. There were plenty of empty tables, and I found one near the window. [sat down and started the crossword puzzle inthe paper. A few minutes later a woman sat down across ffom te at my table. Tat surprised me because there were several empty tables. There was nahin strange about her encep that she was very tl dida't say anything; [just kept doing the crossword. Suddenly she reached across the table, opened my package of cakes, took one Out, dunked it inher coffer, and began oct it Touldnt believe my eyes I was oo shocked to say anything. Anywey {didn’t want to make a scene, so I decided to ignore it just ook cake myself and went to my crossword. ‘When the woman took second cake I didn't make a sound. I pretended tobe very interested inthe puzzle. A few minutes later I casually put out my hand, took the lat ake, and glanced atthe woman. She was staring at me furiously. Inervousy started eating the eke and decided to leave. 1 was ready o getup and go when the woman suddenly pushed back her char, stood up and hurried out ofthe cafeteria. I fel relieved and decided to wait for two or three minates before going mysolt I inished my coffee, folded my newspaper and sood up. And there, on the table, where my papér had been, was my package of doughnuts 1, I'd gone into Chicago to do some shopping and find a book fr my A daughter B psych course C studying D work 2. felt really tired and was very hungry, So T went (to) Aacafé Ba restaurant Ca small cafeteria Dome 3, Tgot a cup of coffee and a package of A doughnuts B marzipan chips Deakes 4. Why was the gentleman surprised a few minutes later? ‘A Because a big dog appeared before him. B Because a woman sat down across him at his table but there were several empty tables. ‘C Because somebody had stolen his package with cakes D Because he dida’t like to be disturbed while eating. ‘5. Why was the gentleman too shocked to say anything? ‘A The woman took away his newspaper. 'B The woman wanted to speak to him without his desire. C The woman opened his package of cakes and began to cat them one by one. The woman ignored him completely. Task 2 Read the text below. Match choices (A-G) to (6-10). There are two choices you do not need to use. BLACK BEAUTY § arenes ceyhng south ne Ia very nl. Teme hig ld of gen gs, There were a few troes in it and on hot days my mother stood under a tree and I drank her mill. That was before I grew bigger and began to eat the gras. 1 ‘There were some other young horses in the field. As we grew bigger, we played and ran round and round the field. Wejur iors went down ooo backs onthe grass and kicked or eg apy nthe ai We wee gad io be eee ae oe king er mil, ny mther went 0 work evry dy. She came bck inthe evening, nd Tod er all about my day. 7 4+ saninpa 0, snemaenne R arnena mots, Tero saangd you re happy” she sid “Play as mach as you ca, But you ms remember that you re nt ike these ater young hors, They ral going be farm hone: hye god hor, ut nt Hike ws. Your ahr well own inthis prof the cout, and your grandfather my ater —~ was Lord Westand's best bore ‘When youre litle ler, youl leu to take peopl on your bck or 1 take hem fom place fo place in thei ‘carriages.’ I asked, ‘Is that what your work is, Mother? Is that what you do for Farmer Grey?’ "Yes, that's what fo. Famer Grey sometimes rides me nd somes drives me as his carriage hors. Here heis now : th h. Fier Grey ame into the fl. He was a good, kind man, an ied my me very "Well my dsr Dies esd er, ee ssoneing you He ev het sneing moe a “ANd how is your itso? He pated me and sve me some bea, which was very. We couldnt answer, bu my mic showed hn ta she loved i He pated er and went aay 10 “NES vey ind my mother sad and you mast ear please hi, Always do your wok lly, and never bite «Lick Thon beaks te nie oyu" ‘A Big Farm-Hlorse inthe Castle ApCDEFG {A Vist of Kind Farmer Grey tthe Farm Black Beauty's Childhood inthe Farm ‘A Wise Mother's Advice ther Son The Conversation of Black Beauty with his Mother The Life of Young Horses inthe Field Black Beauty’s Dreams in the Childhood a” oumsomD Task 3 Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use. FROM THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF CINEMA. n ‘The film of “The Philadelphia Story’ was based on a stage play which has been written especially for the ‘actress Katherine Hepbum. The story begins shortly before a high society weeding between the lively Tracy Lord ‘and her dull fiancé, George. Invitations have been sent out, gifs received, the reception organised and the family assembled. Indeed, everything seems perfect until Tracy's ex-husband and a reporter and photographer turned up. ‘The film was one ofthe best loved and most charming comedies of the 1940s and was later turned into suecessfal ‘musical ‘High Society’ 2 ‘A Month by the Lake" is based loosely on a romantic story by H.B. Bates, n the film Vanessa Redgrave plays Miss Bentley, an independent and impetuous middle-aged woman, who travels to a resort by Lake Como in laly following the death of her father in 1935. There she meets and falls in love with fellow holidaymaker Major Wilshore, an eccentric but likeable man. After various unsuccessful dates, it seems unlikely thatthe romance will ver realy get going until a couple of other people bepin to show more than a passing inerest in the pair Ifthe {film is unremarkable in its content, it makes good use of its beautiful Italian decorations, 1B “Denise Calls Up’ is a funny and thoroughly modem story about a group of young Americans whose lives are based totally on work. Ther days consist of talking on mile phones, answering faxes and watching computer screens. Lunch dates are made and missed, partis are organized but never attended, and the friends even ful to tur up at the faneral of one of their pals (killed in a car acident while king on her car phone). Then along comes Denis, an outsider to the group. She hasan urgent personal problem, but will she be able to find enough time in her busy schedule to deal with i? 4 “Dead Man’ is a cowboy film with « difference, breathtaking shot in black and white, In the film William Blake, an honourable account, has come to the west to take up aj he finds himself slone and without money, and so begins a chain of encounters which lead this law-abiding, into crime. The central theme of the film is that life is unpredictable and that unexpected circumsiocce can ‘completely change the course ofa person's life. 15 18“Stealing Beauty’ isa moving and oflen very amusing film, which owes is charm to an inteligent script and magnificent performance by Liv Tyler. In the film 19-year-old Lucy, played by Tyler, moves from the USA, following the death of her mother, to stay with family fends ina farmbouse in aly. The house is ovmed by lan Grayson, an artist, who isto pain her portrait. Lucy, however, has a hidden agenda: she wants to see the boy she fell in love with four years earlier and to lea the identity of her real father, clues to which ie in one ofthe poems ‘writen by her mothe. 5 16 “August is sot in a country house in North Wales during the late 19th century when a group of people gather at the home of the Davis family. The visitors are the tyrannical Professor Alexander Blathwait, the absentee owner of the estate, and his second wife, the much younger American, called Helen. They waste litle time in imposing their London ways on the rural inhabitants, including the brother of Blathwaite's frst wife, and the professor's plain daughter, Sian. The wife's brother falls passionately in love with Helen although she shows no Interest in him. Sian conceals a secret love forthe lacal doctor who is aso in love with Helen, All relatives are involved ina series of tragic-comic episodes and the ordered calm of household begins o disintegrate. Whieh fm ‘Ais about @ person who moves fo anaifer part of the country for ApcpeEFGH work? Bconcems people for whom work isthe only thing that matters? C shows how a new situation can change person's character? might be rather dull if it were not for the Scenery in it? involves a person going abroad after a death? Fis successful largely because ofa young actress? has people bringing diferent values to another community H began life as a play inthe theatre? ‘Task Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (1 choices you do not need to use. 1-22). There are two (ON PARROTS Parrots are becoming one of the most popular pets in America — and for good reason. The parrot is (17) that can be taught to talk, can be easily cared for, and can (18) ‘anywhere. With the help of an ‘energetic parrot owner, a parrot can develop (19) ‘addition, a parrot can be trained to say ‘pretty boy’ or “Polly wants a cracker,” and it also can learn to whistle of even to imitate human singing. 20) ‘what an owner decides to teach a bird, training a parrot (21) ‘but the reward isa stream of chatter, Another reason forthe part's popularity is tht this pet does not require much care. For example, even ® spoiled parrot does not need a housesitter forthe purpose of daily walks and dsily feeding. In fact, a parrot owner may leave his or her pet with enough food for five days and have no fea that the parrot will overeat. Still another vantage of owning a parot is its inexpensive diet, which consists of an assortment of seeds, nus, com, and ‘grain — along with an epple, banana or carrot. Perhaps the most likely reason the parrot is becoming such a well-liked pet i tat it isa combination of tamenees ond wildness, Because the parotcan live (22), it makes a fine, tame companion for many people. Tnadditiom because it can be easly trained, itis a delightful performer. At the same time its colourful feathers thet an aieaf he mystery of he parr’ mative ome, he jungle. Thus the prot once hl valued i resented to kings an families, is now appreciated by a growing number of peop Presented to kngs and noble families, is ow appreciated bya groin ane eee Be oe Piatra 19 — z — ———————Task S Read and complete the text below, For each of the empty space (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B,CorD). ‘MAESTRO MYROSLAV SKORYK: ‘AT TIMES IT SEEMED TO ME THAT MOSES WOULD BE MY SWAN SONG” Lyiv's Krushelaytska Opera and Ballet Theatre staged the international (23) _of Myroslav Skoryk's ‘opera, Moses. The author and composer (24) that the opera dealt with an international subject, and addressed all nations and peoples, especially those struggling for (25) ‘and building their nation states. Like the characters of Ivan Franko's poem (the (26) ‘writicn by Bohdan Stelmakh, is based on it), Ukraine is also trying to find its way in the stormy sea of life's problems. The poem was written in 1905, yet it seems to reflect (27), realities. “had the idea of Moses long ago,” said the composer. ‘It was (28) by my father. He was a historian. It took me two years. I wrote the opera on three continents. I staried in Lviv and then continued in ‘America, and later in (29) ‘Australia. Moses is about a leader and a people and their relationships. Ivan Franko’s poem is first ofall philovophical. My task was to convey Franko’s poetic (30) in music, 250 ‘persons worked on the project, almost the whole company actors, and about 2,000 people. In Moses my task was G1)__and difficult atthe same time. I wanted this opera to be (32) kept its style modem but close to classical canons. Composing music is avery individual process; every composer does it in his own way. A melody can come suddenly, at any moment, even in your sleep. I think that being able to compose music end use ‘one's talent is what you call happiness." 2 B debut first night D matinee 24 B accepted C guessed D inusted 2 Bautonomy C independence 26 Boutline C libretto n B presentday C medioere 28 1B prompted C inspired 29 Bdismaat C absent D faraway 30 B nuances traces D distinctions 31 Asimple B intricate elementary Daatunl 32 A popular B grea exclusive D fashionable 20TESTS Task 1 Read the text below. For assignments (1-S) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D). JWANITA’S FAMILY PROBLEMS Iewas a three-block walk ffom the bus to the nusery schoo! where Juanita had lft her litle daughter this snoring on her way to work. Juanita huried, knowing she was late. The lite gil ran toward her a she entered the seal playroom in the basement of a private house. Though the house, like other in the area, was old and in disreptir, the school rooms were clean and cheerful — the reason Juanita had chosen the school in preference 10 others, though the cost was higher and it was hard for her to pay. I was obvious from the stillness around that the orher children were all gone. Miss Feros, who owned and ran the school, came in and looked pointedly at er watch, “Mrs Nunez, as a special favour agreed that Estella could sty afer the others, ut this is too late... Other parens observe the school's losing time" “It won't happen again, I promise, said Juanita, “Very well. But since you are here, Mrs. Nunez, may 1 remind you tat last month's bill for Estella had not been paid’ relly am sory, Miss Feroe. It wll be paid on Friday T'l have my paycheck then,” The school fes, Juanita decided, would have to come out of her pay this ‘eek, as she had said, and somehow she must manage ntl the payday alter that. She wasn't sure how. Her wage asa feller atthe bank was $83. Out of that there was food to buy forthe two of them, Estlla’s school fes, ps rent ofthe tiny fa they lived in; aso the Gnance company would demand a payment since she bad missed the last. Before Carlos, he husband, left her, simply walking out and disappearing a year ago, Juanita, ha been naive enough to sign finance papers together with her husband. He had bought suit, a used ca, a colour TV on credit all of which he took with him. Juanita, however, was still paying and the installments seemed to stich on int imidess Fate 1. Juanita’s daughter studied in... A infant school secondary school B nursery school D high school 2. The building of school was ‘A old and in disrepair Cclean and cheerful Brmodem D renovated 3. The small playroom of the nursery school was in (on). ofa private house. ‘A the basement Bihe irs floor C the second floor Dithe attic 4. Juanita worked at A the school C the bank B the hospital D the market 5, Juanita’s wage was AST Bs e103 D303 ‘Task 2 Read the text below. Match choices (A-G) to (6-10). There are two choices you do not need to use. ‘ALIMITLESS DAY 6 Iwas @ three-block walk from the bus to the nursery school where Ella had left her litle daughter this ‘morning on her way to work. Ella hurried, knowing she was late, The litle girl ran toward her as she entered the small playroom in the basement of a private house. Though the house, like others in the eree, was old and in istepair, the school rooms were clean and cheerful — the reason Ella had chosen the school in preference to others, though the cost was higher and it was hard for her to pay. 7 [t-vas obvious from the stillness around thatthe other children were all gone. Miss Cortesio, who owned and ‘ao the school, came in and looked pointedly at her watch, ‘Mrs Ferguson, as special favour I agreed that Estella ‘ould stay after the others, but thi is too late... ther parents observe the school’s closing time.” 8 ‘twon't fappen again, 1 promise,” said Ella “Very well. But since you are here, Mrs. Ferguson, may 1 remind you that last month’s bill for Estella had not been paid’ ‘I really am sorry, Miss Cortesio. It will be paid on Friday. Pll have my pay check then.” The school fes, Ella decided, would have to come out of her pay 18 she had said, and somehow she must manage until the payday after that. She wasn’t sure how.9 Hier wage asa teller atthe bank was $83. Out of that there was food to buy forthe two of them, Estella's school fees, plus rent of the tiny fat they lived in; also the Finance company would demand a payment since she hhad missed the last 10 Before Charles, her husband, left her, simply walking out and disappearing a yea ago, Ella had been naive ‘enough to sign finance papers together with er husband, He had bought suits, a used car, a colour TV on credit, All of which took wih him. Ela, however, was stil paying and the instalments semed @ ttc on into a limitiess future, Estella’s School Fees ABCD EES Ellas Late for Schoo! Miss Cortesio Reminds Ella of Paying the Ella's Financial Troubles Ella at Work. Family Relations between Ella and Charles Ella Hurres tothe Nursery School ” QumoaEy Task3 Read the text below, Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use. PLACES WHERE PEOPLE CAN SPEND HOLIDAYS n Seaview Guest House is just a five-minute walk from the beach. There are five lage family bedrooms and ‘wo bathrooms on each of the two floors. We give a warm welcome to everyone, but particularly enjoy having families with young children, Unfortunately, we can't accept pets. Our terms include breakfast anda three-course ‘evening meal. Price for accommodation, breakfast and evening meal is 1O0E per adult and per children under 20£ per week. 2 Butlers Holiday Camp is designed fr fun-loving young people. The camp is on the south coast and enjoys an ccaviable climate, Even if it docs ran, ther i plenty going on. Throughout the day you ean swim in the pool, the organised games or take an excursion. In the evening there is always a mass of things to do — discos, talent concerts, karaoke, ete. There is no age limit fortis holiday but tis mast likely to appeal to people aged between 20 and 35. Price per person per week for fll board and entertainment programm is S00E. 8B For the dedicated walker, Rangers Mountain Lodge offers the perfect holiday. Situated 1,000 metres above sea-level, the ladge offers wonderful views over the mountains with unsurpassed possibilities for hiking and rock climbing. The lodge is not luxurious but it offers clean and comfortable accommodation, plentiful meals and, most important of all, bracing mountain air, Price is OE per night (breakfast included). 4 Sheldon House is a hotel which caters for people who expect quality and are not prepared to put up with second best. The hotel dominates the own and guests can enjoy beatiful views out to sea from our sun lounge. ‘The hotel has a fitness centre and bolh outdoor and indoor swimming pools for the exclusive use of residents, We provide a full English breakfast and 2 magnificent five-course evening meal with wine inclided. Every evening fice dinner there is dancing to our resident thre-piece band. Gentlemen are requested to wear ties in the dining room. Cost for accommodation, breakfast and evening meal are from 400 per person daily. 15 ‘The Walton Club welcomes people who want an active holiday in the countryside. Situated inthe middle of rolling hills 30 kilometres from the city the club welcomes anyone from the age of 21. Every day we organise a wide variety of ‘ctivties including golf, hang gliding, horse riding, canoeing, dancing and walking. ‘Accommodation is in twin-bedded rooms, all with shower and WC. Cost is 350E per week covering accommodation and fll board (activites extra). 16 Swallow Cottage provides a self-catering holiday, perfect for anyone wanting to getaway fom tall and have « peaceful break inthe heart ofthe English countryside. The cottage is ina valley surrounded by gentle hills. The area is perfect for anyone who wants to do a litle gentle walking orto go fishing inthe nearby river, For those who prefer to stay in their ears, there are many possibilities for delightful journeys around the country lanes and 2 =surrounding villages, The eotage consists ofa dining area, kitchen, two bedrooms, and bathroom. Reali 4008 per week Which holiday would you recommend for ‘A.two couples who enjoy country walks and touring in their ears? ABCDEFGH B plana give ke organised activites, preferably in the Ca single man with plenty of money who enjoys going to plays? D a couple with two children aged 4 and 8? E a couple who like comfortable surrounding and enjoy dancing? Fa man without much money who gets bored on normal holidays? aman who likes mild climate Ha strong independent-minded girl who enjoys hard walking? Task Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two cholees you do not need to use. ‘VEGETARIANS The word ‘vegetarian’ was coined in about 1840 to mean people who lived (17) , ether for moral ‘or health reasons, or both. But the practice is (18) ‘Greek philosophers recommended vegetarianism and famous people who have practised it inthe past include Leonardo da Vinci, Tolstoy and Voltaire, Milton, Newton. ‘and Bemard Shaw. Surely this proves that mental activity does not depend on (19) ___. What are the ‘arguments that might stop us from eating meat? ‘Man's body is more like those of (20) (such as our ‘cousins” the apes) than like those of flesh eating animals. For millions of years man ust have lived on ffuit, nuts and leaves and so developed a (21) . Pethaps the more we move away from this diet wowards meat-eting, the less likely we are to be Treaty. Cancer, tuberculosis and heart disease are certainly more common in meat-ating communities. Man may bhave started eating the flesh of animals during the Iee Age wien most of the vegetation was destroyed. ‘A diet of vegetables, fruit, grains and nus together with a few dairy products can give us all the vitamins and. minerals we need, By eating meat we are getting (2) ‘after they have been digested by the animal. [tis ‘worth considering how wasteful meat-eaters are with land. A meateater needs about thee times as much land to support himself and his animals as a vegetarian does. For every 45 kilos of dry food eaten by cattle only 1,8 ~ 7,3 kilos come back as food for us humans — an expensive method of producing food. A frut-ating animals B flesh products C without killing for food 1D much older than that E the asic food elements secondhand F digestive system G flesh foods H vegetable-eating animals Tasks : Read and complete the text below. For each of the empty space (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B,Cor D). JUAN IN BRITAIN “Juan wanted to go to Britain to speak English with (23) English people. His sister's husband was an English doctor and when Juan wrote to he, hs sister, whose name was Ros, invited him to stay with her. She met him atthe airport in her English car and (24) spoke Spanish all the time. ‘Never mind’, he thought, ‘tbe hhsband speaks English’. But this Englishman spoke Spanish and he liked Spanish food anda Spanish (25) ‘whes he fame home in the evening. Juan’s sister had only Spanish fiends and Juan did not speak a word of English. 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For assignments (1-5) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D). “ ‘THE WORLD OF PUPPET THEATRE Watching wooden dols come to life may not be one ofthe most popular forms of entertainment today, but with over twenty yeas? experience, talented puppeteer Peter Rober has eared himself the tile “master Puppeteer’ dc to his extraoedinary ability to transform poppet nto believable, almost living characters. “People sxe quite often surprised to hear what Ido fora living and have litte appreciation of puppet as a form of entertainment. But While the exact origins of puppet theatre are unknown, it hasbeen popular in many cures and may ave been the very ist kindof theatre, he explains. [AS Roberts wries his own scripts and musical scores, his shows are highly original. “A puppet show ean involve anything fom clowning to sorytling,” he expeins. Equally diverse isthe audience he performs for. “Some come, to be entranced withthe puppets themselves, while others enjoy the catchy tunes and wity dialogue Roberts believes tat this form of entrainment eroses interational boundaries and canbe appreciated by people ofall ages and cultures. Roberts fascination for puppets started when he received some beautiful glove puppets one Christmas, He stared puting on shows with these for family and fiends and then moved onto handmade Chinese sirng puppets Learning mostly ftom books and personal experience, he continued with is hobby" while studying fora degree in archtectre. “By the time {eft university he explains, Twas already spending, most of my ffs time carving puppets and puting on shows in the community, so I hardly noticed the transition fom student to fullsime frofessional puppeter. I ealised Thad lon since abandoned all thoughts of pursuing any other case!" “The puppets are designed specifically for each show, which extremely ine-consuming. Each one i carved out of English imewood and then pint. According to Roberts: “Sometimes what you anticipate and what you actully cesteinthe end are two very diferent things, but I've made some of my best poppet accidentally’, ait trere! Some ofhis “characters” then appear in exibition; others are used for puppeteeting workshops ‘When most peopl hear the word puppet’, they more than ily think of The Muppet Show or the Punch and Judy show al the English seaside, ora way of Keeping children entrained at birthday partes, Cerny the “Sbjct matter willbe expected to be light-hearted rather than serious. However, Roberts is keen to point out hat puppet theage can often be used as an effective educational toa. “Through the meuths of puppets come serous fnesages sometimes; he Say. 1. What do we lea about puppet theatre inthe fist paragraph? ‘A It snot filly recognised. Bis gaining popularity C itishighly valued as an artform. It is u popular form of entertainment 2. Roberts has earned himself the tile ‘master puppeteer’ because ‘A he loves puppets B he has a great experience of work with puppets Cit isan origmal form of entertainment D he can tur his puppets into living beings 3. Roberts believes that his shows .. ‘Aare suitable only foreilen B offer someting for everyone C sppeal 1 igceartd people Dre mnly specie for hi ogiality 4. Roberts started working sa profesional puppeteer ‘afer doing a pppety couse Baer eving university C wile be wal sent D hen be realised be dat want to bean arcitet ‘5. The puppets that Roberts designs... ‘A are made using a variety of techniques. B aren't made to last. (C tum out better than expected D usually appear in several different shows, Task 2 Read the text below. Match choices (A-G) to (6-10). There are two choices you do not need to use. GETTING A JOB 6 ‘hre you tired of not making enough money? Do you want to find the fastest way to get ahead? Become a commissioned representative for Direct Sales Incorporation! Highly attractive salary and car provided. 1 ‘A professional couple move to Mandanga for work and need a child care specialisvmursemaid for two young childs "A applicant must like dogs and a curent driving license is essential. Only for mature non-smokers Salary is dependent upon age and experience. 258 Expending data-processing department needs a mature operator with five years of AS400 experience to handle daily operations. 9 We need a denial receptionist for a parttime work. An applicant must speak German and English and be ‘matured and bright. Please respond with qualifications and salary requirements. 10 ‘A Continental Computer Company needs a Customer Service Representative Trainee who enjoys speaking to People. It is necessary for the applicants to be experienced with different computer systems and computerized ‘order processing. ‘What personality traits correspond to what job in the advertisement? Acalm and shy ABCDEFG B experienced and matured. C.communicative and sociable D ambitious and self-starter E wise and bossy F bilingual and experienced Gan animal-lover and non-smoker a ‘Task 3 Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (11-16). There are two choices you do not need to use. MUSEUMS, GALLERIES AND LIBRARIES IN GREAT BRITAIN Ns ane Briain is world famous for its outstanding libraries and muscums, most of which are located in London. The British Muscum, one of the most famous museums in the world, is renowned for its extensive and diverse collections from Egyptian mummies to important historical documents. The Museum of Mankind, part of the British Museum, has fascinating displays of anthropological artefacts 2 The National Gallery houses a vast collection of British and European paintings dating fom the 13th century ‘to modem times, Next door to the National Gallery is the National Portrait Gallery with about 10,000 portraits of famous figures frm British history; some dating fom the 14th century B ‘The Victoria and Albert Museum features one ofthe world’s largest collections of fine and applied ats, from Jewellery, clocks and pottery to fabrics, furniture and musical instruments. The Tate Gallery houses a vast collection of British art, as well as European works from the past two centuries. 14 ‘The National Museum of Science and Industry contains five floors of exhibits on medicine, photography, cengincering, transportation and communications. Plan, animal and mineral specimens from all over the world are part of the collection at the Natural History Museum, London. Is ‘The Imperial War Museum features exhibits on the wars of the 20th century, and the modem Museum of London illustrates the history of th capital from its earliest times. Particularly popular with tourists is Madame ‘Tussaud’s Waxworks, a unique collection of lifelike wax figures of famous people, both living and dead. 16 Britain's premier library, the British Library in London, contains a copy of nearly all significant works published in English. It was housed inthe British Museum until 1997, when it moved to a new building, Which of the museums, galleries and libraries is assoclated with 2 world’s largest collections of fine and applied arts ABCDEFGH medicine, photography, engineering and transportation, anthropological artefacts ‘business and entertainment the history of London from its earliest times playhouses, hotels and shops 1 vast collection of British and European paintings nearly al significant works published in English mosmoae>Task 4 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one which best fits each space (17-22). There are two choices you do not need to use. : PENICILLIN Inthe carly 1929s, the scientist Alexander Fleming reported that a product in human tears could make bacterial cells dissolve. But Fleming's finding, which he called lysozyme, would prove to be © dead end (17) ‘m efficacious antbioi, since it typically destroyed non-pathogenic bacterial cells as well as harrful Fleming's second discovery, though, would be one of medicine's (18) {In 1928, he discovered another antibacterial agent, quite (19) Returning fiom a weekend away, Fleming looked through ase of plates on which he had been growing bacteria cultures. On one of them, he found that colonies of the Staphylococcus bacteria had dissolved. He noticed that bacterial cells had disintegrated in an area next to the mould growing on the plate and hypothesized that a product of the mould had caused it. That product was iin, 20), of most antibiotics, now the standard treatment fr infections. ‘While Fleming generally (21) or discovering penicillin, he infact merely rediscovered it. n 1896, the French medical student Emest Dachesne had discovered the antibiotic propertics of Peniciium, but failed 10 report a connection between the fungus and a substance that ad antibacterial properties, and Penicillium (22) in the scientific community unl Fleming’s rediscovery. ‘A greatest breakthroughs B the fundamental ingredient C in the search for D something pleasant Eby chance Fbeside me G receives credit was forgotton ‘Task $ Read the text below. For questions (23-32) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D). PAMELA’S SCHOOL, ‘When Pamela Jarrett lft university to become a primary school teacher, it was by no (23) easy to find a job. She therefore decided to go abroad as a voluntecr teacher fora year. When she realised she would be teaching deaf and blind children, she was a (24) taken aback. But after a month's training she felt more confident that she would be able to (25) [Wilh ihe situation, ‘The basic living conditions also (26) ‘as something of a shock. Pamela's school was situated in a remote Ethiopian village, where her accommodation (27) ‘of one room and a shared bathroom. Not only ‘was the space cramped, (28) there was no electilly, Internet or telephone access, so she felt totally cut 29) from the ouside world. ‘Now back home in Britain, Pamela has used her (30) specialised help she offers tothe deaf and blind has made a huge (31) to dozens of children who would @), find themselves strugsling to learn. 23. A means Bway Dextent 24 A somewhat Bauite Dilitle 25 Abandle Bmanage 26 A appeared Bproved 27 Aconsisted Becontained 28 Aand Balso 29 Aout Bdown 30° Appriceless B valuable 31 Achange Beifference 32 Aotherwise B besides 27