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Instructions Match each statement (1 - 8), with the correct notice (A - K). For each number, mark the correct letter on your answer sheet with an X. There are TWO extra notices.

EXAMPLE CORRECT ANSWER

0. You would see this at a hotel. K

1. You will have to use the stairs! A

2. People from the USA should not go here.

B

3. You are never allowed to park here. C

4. You may find this on a drink carton. D

5. This is from a doctor's prescription. E

Aliens and non-US residents

6. Be careful! This burns easily. F

7. This place closes one day a week. G

8. Buy tickets for a show here. H

I

J

K

Part One Numbers 1 - 8

Elevator out of order. Sorry for the inconvenience

Shake paint well before opening can

Keep away from fire!

Take one teaspoonful 3 times a day with meals

Theater Box Office Open

Hospital entrance.

Keep clear at all times

Ken’s restaurant No service on Mondays

Leave your key at Reception

Refrigerate juice after opening

No parking 4-6 pm Mon - Fri

Leave your key at Reception

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Instructions: Read the conversation. For numbers 9 – 16, select the correct option to complete the conversation. Mark the correct letter on your answer sheet with an X.

Dialogue One: Mary and Angela meet at the market.

EXAMPLE CORRECT ANSWER

0. Mary: Angela! What are you doing here at the Saturday market? 0. B

Angela: Hi, Mary. ________________________

A I'm doing fine, thanks. B Just a little shopping. C You always shop here.

9. Mary: Me too. I love this place. Don't you? Angela: ____________________.

A Don’t mention it B Not at all C Yes, it’s great

10. Mary: So... How have you been? Angela: ____________________.

A Things are just fine B I haven't been anywhere C Pleased to meet you

11. Mary: Did John get that promotion he was hoping for? Angela: ____________________.

A He sure did! B He sure is! C He sure can!

12. Mary: He’s worked at that company for a long time now. Angela: Yes, ____________________.

A twenty minutes ago B about five hours C almost ten years

Mary: Well, great to see you. Angela: You too. Take care, now.

Dialogue Two: David is visiting Veracruz for the first time.

13. David: Excuse me. Is there a bank around here? Man: Yes, ____________________!

A you’re quite right B first on the right C that’s quite alright

14. David: Thanks. Are you from this town? Man: Yes, ____________________?

A I've never been there B I was born here, actually C I've been there before

15. David: I'm from Boston. Have you ever been there? Man: ____________________.

A No, never B Yes, I do C Yes, you were

16. David: This seems like a really good place to live.

Man: _____________________.

A Thanks for the tip! B Glad to help you. C You will love it!

David: Thanks a lot for your help. Bye. Man: You're welcome.

Part Two Numbers 9-16

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Instructions: Read the article carefully. Then, for numbers 17 – 24, read each statement and select the correct option according to the information in the text. On your answer sheet, mark the appropriate letter with an X.

The Biblical Pistachio

The Pistachio nut has, since ancient times, been a popular type of nut.

In fact, pistachios and almonds are the only varieties of nut mentioned

in the bible!

Pistachio trees are hard to grow; growers do not expect nuts

soon after planting; the first nuts usually appear after seven to ten years. After that, the tree

produces nuts every other year. Pistachios are very sensitive and need a lot of sun and not too

much water. So if there are frequent rains and little sun, the water often completely ruins the

nuts. It takes about 25 years for a pistachio tree to mature, though some are mature at 20

years of age. In the Middle East, a tree has been known to live for 500 years. Iran is the largest

pistachio-producing country in the world, followed by the USA and Mexico.

When they are collected, pistachios are usually very damp and so they must be dried

quickly, to keep them good. They are dried in their shells for 12 hours, within 24 hours of coming

off the tree, but it’s hard to completely dry them. Even after the drying process, they still

contain about 7 % of their water. If the pistachio nut does not open by itself, it is almost

impossible to eat it!

EXAMPLE CORRECT ANSWER

0. The pistachio nut ______________. B

A has recently become popular B has been popular for many years C is not liked by many people

17. You can read about ________________________ type(s) of nut in the Bible.

A 0 B 1 C 2

18. Pistachio trees produce their first nuts ___________________________.

A a year after planting B after at least 7 years C after at least a decade

19. After the first time, nuts will grow again ____________________.

A every year B every two years C every three years

20. A good climate for growing pistachios is one which is ___________________.

A not too wet B not too dry C not too sunny

21. Pistachio trees live for _______________.

A less than 20 years B up to 25 years C up to 500 years

22. The country that produces the most pistachios is ____________.

A Mexico B Iran C USA

23. Pistachios are dried ______________.

A for twenty-four hours B so they do not go bad C without the shell

24. It is __________ to take out all the water from pistachios.

A quite easy B quite usual C quite difficult

Part Three Numbers 17 - 24

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Instructions: Read the text below carefully. Then, for numbers 25 – 32, select the correct option for each space, and mark the appropriate letter on your answer sheet with an X.

Pet Travel Becomes Possible

by Heidi Kotansky

Do you want to take your pet with you on a trip? Most airlines permit one (0) _____ two pets

in the main cabin area for an extra payment. Your pet should, however, be at (25) _____ 8

weeks old, not weigh more than 7 kilos and its box must fit under the seat in front of you.

A second option is (26) _____ your pet in the category of passenger baggage. But extreme

summer heat (27) _____ make traveling in the baggage area unsafe for your pet, so some

airlines do not permit pets (28) _________ baggage from May 15 through September 15.

Travel with pets is always best during morning and evening hours throughout summer, and

during the middle of the day (29) __________ winter.

Travelling as cargo is another way (30) ___________ your pet. Snakes and most similar

animals, must be (31) _______ this way. The airline calculates the price you pay in relation

to the destination, and weight (32) ________ the animal. So now your pet can go with you.

EXAMPLE CORRECT ANSWER

0. A and B but C or 0. C

25. A least B less C few

26. A send B sent C sending

27. A must B can C is

28. A than B like C as

29. A on B at C in

30. A transport B to transport C transporting

31. A carried B carry C carrying

32. A from B for C of

Part Four Numbers 25 - 32

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Instructions: Read the letter below carefully and complete it. USE ONE WORD ONLY for each space. For numbers 33-40 write the correct word beside the corresponding number on your answer sheet

EXAMPLE CORRECT ANSWER

Thanks (0) ______ your message. (0) _____for______

Dear Paul,

Thanks (0) _____ your message. Yes, we (33) ________ love to come to

your party on Friday. It sounds like a lot of fun. (34) _____ you know

whether Gemma is coming? I haven't seen her (35) __________ about a

year and I want to see her and find out what she is doing (36) _____

days.

I don't really have much news to tell you and I guess we'll be able to talk

a little (37) ______ the party. Can we bring the kids? (38) ______ me know

if that's OK. If not, we can ask my parents (39) _________ babysit so it

won't be (40) __________ problem.

Anyway, looking forward to seeing you on Friday at 8.

Jenny

Part Five Numbers 33 - 40