Part 1
GRAMMAR
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1 Where ___________________ last night?
A did you go
B do you go
C you go
D does she go
2 ___________________ tennis with us tomorrow?
A Are they playing
B Do we play
C You are doing D Does he do
3 She’s more ___________________ than her sisters.
A big B taller C oldest D intelligent
4 Visitors are warned that much of the climb up the ___________________ tower is via ladders.
A church’s B churchs’ C church D churches’
5 ___________________ in England last summer?
A Were she
B Were he
C Be he D Were you
6 The Smiths ___________________ a cabin at the seaside.
A don’t have
B doesn’t have C don’t have got D hasn’t got
7 They spent a lot of time ___________________ at the pictures in the museum.
A to look
B for looking
C looking
D to looking
8 She asked me ___________________ to play tennis the next day.
A do I want
B if I wanted
C do you want D if I want
9 The teacher ___________________ do the test again.
A make us
B made us
C makes
D made us to
10 You were there so you ___________________.
A could see the thief B had to see the thief C must see the thief D must have seen the thief
Part 2
VOCABULARY
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1 The music is very loud, Bob. ___________________ it down, please.
A Put B Switch
C Turn D Rev
2 She was ___________________ dark glasses because she didn’t want to be recognised.
A carrying B holding C bearing D wearing
3 I’d like to take ___________________ of this opportunity to thank you for your help.
A profit B benefit
C advantage
D occasion
4 He has some very ___________________ habits. He has a bath with his clothes on!
A odd B decayed
C rare D wicked
5 Very few people make this journey for the ___________________ of pleasure.
A reason
B cause C desire D sake
6 He’s been ___________________ from the company because he wasn’t doing his job.
A rejected
B retired
C resigned
D sacked
7 She ___________________ her neighbour’s children for the broken window.
A accused
B complained C blamed
D denied
8 Whether she’s a good actress or not is a ___________________ of opinion.
A matter
B subject
C point D case
9 Although our opinions on many things ___________________, we’re good friends.
A differ
B oppose
C disagree
D divide
10 James was not sure exactly where his best interests ___________________ .
A stood B rested
C lay D centred
11 It can be a good idea for people who lead an active life to increase their ___________________ of vitamins.
A upturn
B input C upkeep
D intake
12 Well, I ___________________ go and get some rest now. Tomorrow, we’re visiting the city, so we have to get up early.
A would solicit to
B had better
C could never D should not
13 A great number of people are said to use the Internet every day not only for professional reasons but also to keep in
touch with friends and relatives. ___________________, the majority of the people who were interviewed do not believe that
books will eventually be by the net.
A Despite B However
C Although
D In spite
14 It is the same with the major biological rhythm of the body: our heart ___________________ quickens when we’re happy, but
slows when we’re sad.
A pulse
B speed C pace D rate
15 By far the most ___________________ phobia and potentially the most disruptive is agoraphobia.
A standard
B average
C normal
D common
Part 3
READING
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1
Palmistry is the practice of foretelling the future by examining the lines and marks of the human hand. Palmistry
probably began in ancient India. It was once considered a science. Today, most people regard palmistry as a false science.
But people in many parts of the world practise palmistry.
A Palmistry is a science and many people still practice this craft. B Even though palmistry is no more seen as a proper
science, a number of people practise it. C Definitely, the first people practising palmistry appeared in India.
D
Palmistry is a useful science and this is why many people still practise it.
2
There was a fellow, Jim Smiley by name. He was very fond of betting. If there was a dog-fight, he bet on it; if there
was a chicken-fight, he bet on it; if there were two birds sitting on a fence, he bet on them. One day he caught a frog and
called it Daniel Webster. Daniel was a gifted frog, and Smiley taught him to jump so high that he out jumped any other frog.
But Jim was modest and natural. One day a stranger saw Smiley with his frog and asked him: “What have you in that box?”
“It's only a frog”, Smiley answered. The fellow took Daniel, examined him carefully, turned him from one side and from
other and asked again: “What is it good for?”
Jim Smiley was a keen ___________________.
A game-keeper
B grudger
C boaster
D gambler
3
J. Cousteau was an ecologist, conservationist, explorer, filmmaker and inventor. He was a man, who spent
practically his whole life underwater investigating the hidden depths of the ocean and who did more to educate the world
about the mysteries of the deep than any other person before or since. He was born in June, 1910 in a small town in
France. He was a sickly child and spent much of his time in bed, reading and dreaming about a life at sea. In 1920, Jacques'
family moved to America and he was encouraged to start swimming to built up his strength. This was the start of his
fascination with water and the more he learned through his own experiences, the more passionate he became about
"looking through nature's keyhole". However, his career in underwater exploration came about by accident.
Being a child, Cousteau had ___________________
A bright mind B poor health C strong will
D heart attacks
4
The most common place to see a Ragga Girl is South London. Their attitude to clothing is sexy and classy. It should
be tight. Scruffy is not acceptable. Even more important than clothing is accessories — rings, chains and bracelets are
essential, not just for the girls but the boys too. Raggas like to look their best and demand that anyone they go out with
looks as good as they do but without showing off. "I can't stand boys who walk around with their motorbike helmet or car
keys to impress people."
Raggas do NOT normally wear ___________________ clothes.
A tight fitting B shabby and untidy
C elegant
D smart
5
Scientists have found three basic shapes among bacteria cells. They may be rod-like, round and spiral. Because
there are only three shapes, other characteristics are used to group bacteria. Many bacteria live in clusters called colonies.
The shape and colour of these colonies, the types of food they eat, and the wastes they secrete are all used to classify
bacteria.
Bacteria are NOT classified according to ___________________.
A the duration of their life
B the kind of their hue C the type nourishment they use D the wastes they produce
6
Social networks connect people at low cost; this can be beneficial for entrepreneurs and small businesses looking
to expand their contact base. These networks often act as a customer relationship management tool for companies selling
products and services. Companies can also use social networks for advertising in the form of banners and text ads. Since
businesses operate globally, social networks can make it easier to keep in touch with contacts around the world.
Why do advertisers like social network sites?
A They are cost-effective to advertise on. B Most users have high disposable income.
user allows targeted ads. D They can influence consumer behaviour.
C Detailed information on each
7
Six months ago I made a rash promise. The leader of the youth club in our village rang me in March saying, “We’re
thinking of running a children’s play scheme for a day in October half-term. Would you be prepared to help?” My response
was “Sure, why not?” In truth I was a little flattered to be asked, even though working as a care assistant with old people
hardly qualified me for the role. Still, I duly put the date in my diary and of course I forgot all about it. I don’t know if
you’ve noticed this but time has a habit of speeding along faster than a police car chasing a robber and, before I knew it,
the day was dawning.
When the offer of the job was made the writer ___________________
A felt she had made a mistake to agree. B thought she had appropriate experience for the job.
shouldn't have been asked.
D gave the impression she wasn't sure about accepting the job.
C believed she
8
When networking and joining online communities it’s better to be cautious about the amount of personal
information you share. For example, it isn't always necessary to use your real name as a username when registering for a
service. You could instead use a pseudonym, or a name that doesn't give away your real identity to other users. And is it
really important to tell the world details about your school, college or any local clubs you're a member of? Sometimes it
pays to be a little vague and simply say something like 'I'm studying at college in Madrid at the moment and I'm a member
of a local tennis club'.
What tip does the writer give for joining an online community?
A Always use a false name.
B Make sure you are properly registered. C Limit the information you give to others.
D Tell other users where you're studying.
9
There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that
your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave
any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.
According to the writer, we should ___________________
A avoid leaving our house empty for a long time. B only go out when we really have to.
C give the impression that our
house is occupied when we go out.
D always keep the curtains closed and music on.
10
Iford Manor has been described as one of the most stunning concert venues in the West Country. Throughout high
summer, Iford Arts stages an internationally renowned festival in a breathtakingly beautiful pastoral setting. Operatic
performances are staged in-the-round in the intimate surroundings of the Italianate Cloister, which could not be more
perfect in terms of scale and style. While the classical backdrop could hardly be more fitting, the real delight for our
audiences is that, as the sky turns purple overhead, the first stars appear and the first heady notes resound across the
countryside, no-one is seated less than twenty feet from the performers. The opportunity for a relaxing pre-show picnic in
our tranquil gardens overlooking the meandering River Frome will complete an already magical experience.
What aspect of Iford Manor is emphasized in the above paragraph?
A the Italian-style architecture
music
B the countryside location
C the seating arrangements
D the quality of the
11
YOUNG ENVIRONMENTAL JOURNALIST COMPETITION
HOW TO ENTER:
If you’re aged 16-25, we’re looking for original articles of 1,000 words (or less) with an environmental or conservation
theme. The closing date for entries is 30 December 2006.
Your article should show proof of investigative research, rather than relying solely on information from the Internet and
phone interviews. You don’t have to go far; a report on pollution in a local stream would be as valid as a piece about the
remotest rainforest.
Your article should show you are passionate and knowledgeable about environmental issues. It should also be objective
and accurate, while being creative enough to hold the reader’s interest. We are not looking for ‘think pieces’ or opinion
columns.
Your aim should be to advance understanding and awareness of environmental issues. You should be able to convey
complex ideas to readers of this general interest magazine in an engaging and authoritative manner.
Facts or information contained in shortlisted articles will be checked.
Read the rules carefully.
Before entering for the competition, young people must have ___________________
A gained a qualification in environmental research.
B conducted some relevant research in their local area. C
uncovered some of the evidence in their research themselves.
D consulted a number of specialists on the subject
under research.
12
An eccentric is by definition someone whose behaviour is abnormal, someone who refuses to conform to the
accepted norms of his society. This, of course, immediately begs the question, "What is normal?" Most of us, after all, have
our quirks and oddities. It may be a passion for entering newspaper competitions, a compulsion for collecting beer mats, a
tendency to write indignant letters to the press on every conceivable subject. Eccentricity is the assertion of our
individuality. Within most of us that urge is constantly in conflict with the contrary force. It is as though in the depths of
our psyche we have two locomotives head-to-head on the same track, pushing against each other. One is called
individualism and the other conformity and in most of us it is conformity that is the more powerful. The desire to be
accepted, loved, appreciated, to feel at one with our fellows, is stronger than the desire to stand out in the crowd, to be our
own man, to do our own thing. Notice, for example, how people who have unusual hobbies, strong opinions, or
unconventional behaviour, tend to congregate. They form clubs, hold meetings, and organise rallies where they can get
together and discuss their common enthusiasms or problems. The important word is 'common'. They look for other people
with whom they can share what in the normal run of events is regarded by relatives, friends and neighbours as an oddity.
A crowd, even a small crowd, is reassuring.
According to the writer, eccentric people ___________________
A want to show that they are different. B try to do what is expected of them.
D pretend to be something they are not.
C express their own views in public.
13
During the summer, UK sales of the main brands of bottled water fell by 3.4 per cent, and 8.1 per cent for own
brands, although these figures were attributed to a terrible summer rather than environmental consciousness. It is too
early to proclaim the demise of the £2bn British water industry, but the industry that was born when, as an ex-chief
executive of Perrier once put it, 'all you have to do is take the water out of the ground and then sell it for more than the
price of wine, milk or oil,' would appear to be losing its charms.
What is the suspected reason for the drop in sales of bottled water?
A Weather conditions in the summer.
B An increase in peoples environmental awareness.
more expensive than wine. D The British water industry is in financial trouble.
C Bottled water is
14
For many centuries, the question of how our minds work was left to theologians and philosophers. But at the
beginning of the twentieth century, a new science, experimental psychology emerged, in which the speculative theories of
the past were confirmed or disproved by the scientific method. At the forefront of this research was J B Watson. His area of
interest was the origin of human emotions. Do we learn them, or do we have them when we are born? In particular,
Watson wanted to study fear, and was prepared to go to whatever lengths to study his theory.
Watson’s subject was a 9 month old infant, Albert. During the experiment, Watson presented the child with things
which are often considered frightening – a rat, fire, a clown mask. At first, Albert was unafraid of these things. But then
Watson tormented the child with loud, unexpected noises as he was playing with them. Sure enough, Albert learnt to
associate these things with the unpleasant experience. Even when the noises were stopped, Albert withdrew his body and
puckered his face when presented once more with the rat and mask.
What did Watson set out to prove?
A Children are unafraid of potentially dangerous things. B Humans are born with all their emotions.
be conditioned to fear anything. D Children are more afraid of loud noises than rats and masks
C Humans can
15
From the point of view of an immunologist, the body can be considered as a large community of cells all working
together to keep the system functioning. Some cells have jobs that keep them in the same place all the time; nerve cells, for
instance. Other cells, such as blood cells, are constantly on the move, carrying nutrients, and taking away waste. Some cells,
such as brain cells, are very long-lived, while other cells, such as skin cells, have a relatively short life.
How does the passage describe blood cells?
A They are fundamental for the immune system B They are somehow related to skin cells. C They tend to remain in one
spot only.
D They are functionally wandering in the body.
Klucz do testu
P1
1a, 2a, 3d, 4a, 5d, 6a, 7c, 8b, 9b, 10d
P2
1c, 2d, 3c, 4a, 5d, 6d, 7c, 8a, 9a, 10c, 11d, 12b, 13b, 14d, 15d
P3
1b, 2b, 3b, 4b, 5a, 6a, 7a, 8c, 9c, 10c, 11b, 12a, 13a, 14c, 15d