Practice Tests for the Matura Exam in Bulgaria

Virginia Evans - Jenny Dooley - Chavdar Zdravchev

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Test A: Listening Comprehension

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Directions: You will hear part of a television programme report, twice. Before you listen to it, read thestatements below in about 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you can look at the statementsand the three choices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear the whole recording, youwill have 8 minutes to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C). Then, you will hear therecording again and will have 1 minute to check your answers.

PART 1: Task 1

1 It can be very frustrating for young people to find a job for the first time.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

2 Getting experience is easy.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

3 Some companies have agreements with universities.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

4 Knowing what field you want to work in is the first step.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

5 Knowing what company you want to work for is the second step.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

6 Part-time jobs are not very useful when you are looking for a real job.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

7 Employers only hire people who do volunteer work.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

8 Volunteering in hospitals provides good experience.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

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Directions: You will hear a telephone conversation, twice. Before you listen to it, read the questionsbelow in about 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you can look at the questions and the fourchoices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear the whole recording, you will have 7minutes to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Then, you will hear the recording againand will have 1 minute to check your answers.

PART 1: Task 2

9 The telephone conversation is about ...A a gathering of some former classmates.B a party on the occasion of Frank’s birthday.C Barbara and Jane’s graduation party.D Jane and Frank’s wedding reception.

10 According to the talk, Barbara and Lynn ...A used to live in New Jersey.B met each other two years ago.C attended the same dance school.D were colleagues at university.

11 The two women have not spoken to each other for ...A more than eighteen years.B exactly eighteen years.C almost three years.D about eight years.

12 Barbara is organising the party ...A with both Jane and Frank.B with Jane and Lynn’s help.C assisted by Frank only.D on her own.

13 Barbara did not contact everyone because ...A she did not have enough time to do so.B many people didn’t have mobile phones.C she didn’t have certain people’s phone numbersD some people had moved or changed phone numbers.

14 The party is ...A in about 21 days.B next Saturday.C on 17th August.D in about 3 days.

15 Lynn ... to the party.A is definitely goingB refuses to goC won’t be able to goD will probably go

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Test A: Reading Comprehension


HELPING TO SAVE THE ELEPHANTS

Once there were millions of elephants roaming our continents. Unfortunately, their numbers have been reduced somuch that they are now in danger of extinction. The two species of elephants left on earth today are the African and theAsian elephants. The African elephant is threatened and the Asian elephant is in serious danger.

Although some progress has been made over the past few years to protect the elephant, a lot more needs to bedone. A large number of male Asian elephants are being killed for their ivory tusks, but the biggest threat to thesurvival of the elephant is the loss of their habitat.

One fifth of the earth’s human population live in Asia and their activities are squeezing elephants out. Today, there areprobably fewer than 35,000 elephants living in the wild in Asia. That may sound like a big number but in fact the reality isthat their future is not guaranteed. One of the reasons is that they are split into small, vulnerable groups, another is that,as there are not enough males, reproduction rates are falling. In fact, Asian elephants are in so much danger that someexperts estimate that they could disappear in fewer than twenty years.

So what can be done to reverse this trend? Protecting the elephant will take a lot of work and determination from a lotof different sources and, fortunately, certain players have taken steps in this direction. In May 1989, due to pressure fromconservationists and animal protectionists, the United States, Canada, Australia, the European Community and a fewother countries banned the commercial import of ivory. From 1990 onwards ivory, body parts and live elephants(excluding zoo animals) cannot be imported or exported from or to these countries.

In another attempt to save the elephant, protectionists have started breeding elephants in captivity. Since 1990 forexample, Ringling Bros. Circus has bred 16 elephants and a total of 42 elephants have been bred in captivity in NorthAmerica. Circus elephants live longer than elephants in the wild; in captivity, they can live up to 60 or 70 years whilein the wild a female elephant lives to 50 years and a male elephant only to 30 years.

It is hoped that if more people see elephants in zoos and circuses, they will be more likely to protect them.

Directions: Read the text below. Then, read the questions that follow it and circle the letter of thecorrect answer (A, B, C or D).

PART 2: Task 1

16 There are ... today.A lots of elephants aliveB millions of elephants aliveC fewer elephants aroundD more than two species of elephants on earth

17 The biggest threat to elephants is ...A the loss of their tusks.B the destruction of their natural environment.C the loss of their ivory.D that male elephants are killing others.

18 35,000 elephants is not a lot because ...A they live in the wild.B they are not all found together.C the females don’t reproduce.D they are very vulnerable animals.

19 Reproduction is ... of male elephants.A declining because of a lackB difficult in big numbersC difficult in vulnerable groupsD guaranteed by the abundance

20 There ... elephants in twenty years.A may be fewer B may be more danger toC may no longer be any Asian D may be more Asian

21 Today, only ... can be exported or imported.A elephant tusksB wild elephantsC dead elephantsD zoo elephants

22 Since 1990 ... in North America.A elephant life expectancy has increasedB a number of elephants have been bornC male elephants have lived longer than femalesD elephants have not lived in captivity

23 By breeding elephants in North Americaprotectionists hope ...A that people will see more of them.B awareness of the elephant’s situation will

improve.C there will be more zoos and circuses.D elephants will live longer.


Directions: Read the text below. Then, read the statements that follow it and circle the letter of thecorrect answer (A, B or C).

PART 2: Task 2

24 Housecleaning services are limited.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

25 People do not work at more than one jobbecause they lead very busy lifestyles.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

26 Many adults are computer illiterate.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

27 A painting service would be a seasonal job.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

28 A delivery service could only work in a ruraltown.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

29 Only students who do well in all subjects couldstart a tutoring service.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

30 Teenagers do not have time to cook anymore.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

TEENAGE BUSINESSLooking for a job? Tired of babysitting? Here are some interesting ideas you and your friends should

consider if you’d like to earn some extra money:A cleaning service. Maybe you hate doing chores at home, but getting paid for doing them is

completely different! You can offer complete housecleaning services, or specialise in one or moreareas, such as attic, basement or garage cleanups.

A car-valeting business. With so many people having more than one job and leading such busylifestyles, very few people have the time to really take care of their cars. You could offer a weekly ormonthly service of washing, waxing, vacuuming, etc.

A pet-sitting service. Typically more of a summer business when people tend to go on holidays, butyou might be able to have a year-round business by offering pet walking, bathing or cleaning services.

A computer tutor/Web site development service. Are you a whiz with computers and the Web?Well, many adults are not, and you could make a good business helping people learn to use computersand develop Websites for their families, or for their businesses.

A catering service. Do you enjoy cooking or baking? In these busy times, if you can provide aservice that offers well-cooked meals, you could do quite well.

A painting service. If you have some experience, or there are a few of your friends that want to gointo business with you, you might consider a painting business. People are always renovating, and youcould paint exteriors in the nicer months and interiors during the colder months.

An errand, messenger, or delivery service. This idea works best in larger cities where there are morepeople and public transportation, and there are many busy people who need help with all sorts of errands.

An educational tutoring service. If you have expertise in one or more areas such as music, a foreignlanguage, maths and science, or others, you could offer tutoring sessions to children, teens, and adultsin your neighbourhood.

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Test A: Use of English


A Time and PlaceFiguring out a time and a place to do your homework is so important. Once you have decided when to

do your homework, the 31) ............ is where to do it.A good study area should have a desk or a table to spread out your books without 32) ............ being

piled up on top of each other. You don’t want to create a mess, but you want to have 33) ............ to work. You should 34) ............ have lots of light. Ideally, you should sit near a window with an overhead light

and perhaps even a small reading lamp. Most importantly, you need a place which is 35) ............ free from distractions. This means no TV on in

the room, no brothers or sisters running past you, no phone conversations to listen in on. 36) ............ ornot you listen to music while you are studying depends on your personal preference. You must ignore anyphone calls, and forget the urge to go and get a snack every fifteen minutes.

Depending on your home, you may be 37) ............ to find the kitchen, dining room table or yourbedroom the perfect place. If those areas don’t work out for you, maybe you can set aside a study spacein your basement. Some people 38) ............ their homes too busy, and prefer to study at their local library.

Wherever you choose to be, it is 39) ............ if you can study in the same place all the time. Your pensand pencils, paper, erasers, stapler, calculator, and anything 40) ............ you often use can be keptnearby, or you can keep them all in a bin or bag that can be pulled out whenever you need something.

Cloze Test

Directions: Read the text and the sentences below. For each gap circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of theword or phrase that best suits each space.

PART 3: Task 1

41 Would you please ... me a favour and help mewith my project in History?A do C createB make D produce

42 We were walking along a quiet country ...when it suddenly started to rain in torrents.A route C alleyB lane D way

43 Jason usually leaves home early so as to ...the heavy traffic jams in the morning.A pass C escapeB prevent D avoid

44 Our English teacher always wants us to guesswhat the new words ... in Bulgarian. A stand C meanB classify D define

45 Tony was ... of having broken into a neighbour’shouse to steal money and jewellery.A accused C chargedB blamed D convicted

31 A question B inquiry C point D subject32 A they B them C they’re D theirs33 A place B spot C room D site34 A too B as well C also D besides35 A relatively B approximately C roughly D moderately36 A Despite B Whether C But D Although37 A capable B knowledgeable C skilful D able38 A think B find C discover D suppose39 A comfortable B handy C cosy D best40 A more B another C else D other


Sentence Completion

Directions: For each of the sentences below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word or phrase whichbest completes its meaning.

PART 3: Task 2

Sentence Transformations

Directions: Complete the second sentence so that it is as close as possible in meaning to the first one.

PART 3: Task 3

56 We all enjoyed ourselves a lot at Jimmy’s birthdayparty last Saturday.We had ........................................................................................................................................ .

57 You don’t have to accompany me to the hospitalif you don’t have time.It ................................................................................................................................................... .

58 “I won’t give you any pudding until you haveeaten your supper,” said Brian’s mother.Brian’s mother told him ............................................................................................................... .

59 Ron and Vicky didn’t pass their final examsbecause they didn’t study hard.If Ron and Vicky ......................................................................................................................... .

60 People say that Angela and her brother arevery gifted children.Angela and her brother are ........................................................................................................ .

46 Ron and I ... every morning when we werestudents at the University of Michigan.A are used to going joggingB used to go joggingC used to going joggingD got used to go jogging

47 John and Mary will not come to the cinematomorrow evening since they ... this film.A saw C have seenB had seen D will have seen

48 My best friend’s parents almost always ... outlate on Friday and Saturday evenings.A let her to stay C let her stayB let her staying D let her stays

49 The lights in Judith’s room are on. She … fromschool earlier than she usually does.A must come backB must be comingC must have came backD must have come back

50 The newly-elected mayor has promised thatthere will be facilities for ... in our town.A such disabled C the disabledB a disabled D so disabled

51 Jake … his car in a busy street when a trafficwarden turned up unexpectedly.A parked C was parkingB has parked D was being parked

52 Daniel can’t play computer games or surf theInternet ... permission from his father.A unless he getsB if he getsC unless he doesn’t getD provided he doesn’t get

53 ... she apologised to Alex for having offendedhim, he refused to talk with her.A In spite of C SinceB Despite D Although

54 Helen and Bob spent three weeks ... on theirpresentation and they won the first prize.A to working C to be workingB working D to work

55 Our neighbours made ... noise last night thatwe couldn’t get a minute’s sleep.A so many C too muchB such a much D so much

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Test A: Writing


1 You are an advice columnist in a teenage fashion magazine. You receive the following letter from areader.

Write a reply, giving advice to the writer. Include the following points:

ñ size of family – expensiveñ importance of feeling good – but don’t be fashion victimñ 3 younger brothers – have to share clothes?

2 Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the use of mobile phones in certain places andsituations. You have been asked to write an article commenting on the following statement:

“The use of mobile phones in certain situations is not only rude, but can also be dangerous.”

Write an article in which you give your opinion. Include the following points:ñ cars/planesñ places of entertainmentñ schools/collegesñ work

Directions: Create a text of about 140-170 words on ONE of the following topics.

PART 4

Dear Abby,I am a 15-year-old schoolgirl. My parents still buy most of my clothes for me because I

don’t earn any money yet, but the problem is that I don’t like the choices they make.When I choose my own clothes, they complain that they cost too much money and that

they don’t last me long enough because I’m still growing. My three younger brothers getmuch nicer clothes.

How can I make my parents understand that I don’t feel good wearing the clothes that theybuy me? Please help.Yours truly,Linda

Test B: Listening Comprehension

Directions: You will hear a report on sounds and silence, twice. Before you listen to it, read thequestions below in about 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you can look at the statementsand the three choices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear the whole recording, youwill have 9 minutes to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C). Then, you will hear therecording again and will have 1 minute to check your answers.

PART 1: Task 1

1 Parents always tell children to settle down.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

2 Some scientists think we should all be quieter.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

3 Natural sounds are unhealthy for our planet.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

4 According to the text, animals do not utilise sounds.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

5 Noise pollution is mostly found in the world’s major cities.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

6 Animals are much more aware of noise pollution than humans.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

7 People cut down trees for major industries.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

8 Chris Shaver believes people should be able to go to noise-free areas.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

9 There are many people smoking in parks.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text


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Directions: You will hear an interview, twice. Before you listen to it, read the questions in about 2minutes. While listening for the first time, you can look at the questions and the four choices, but youare not allowed to take notes. When you hear the whole recording, you will have 6 minutes to circlethe letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Then, you will hear the recording again and will have 1minute to check your answers.

10 The first job Richard had was as ...A a writer.B a doctor.C a surgeon.D a teacher.

11 When he wasn’t writing, he used to ...A go to the cinema.B play cards.C spend time with his family.D go to eat with friends.

12 Richard was given encouragement by ...A his family.B his friends.C his colleagues.D no one.

13 He is most proud of ...A his book Mortal Lessons.B his book Letters to a Young Doctor.C teaching others through his work.D being a useful doctor.

14 How does Richard feel about his early books?A He is generally satisfied with them.B He is embarrassed by them.C He is confused by them.D He doesn’t remember them.

15 At the end of the interview, Richard says that ...A he is happy with his success.B he won’t write any more books.C he wants to be a very good doctor.D he is disappointed with his life.

PART 1: Task 2

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Test B: Reading Comprehension


SKYDIVE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

After arriving at Skydive Southwest Florida you will fill out some paperwork, watch a short video, receiveabout 20 minutes of instructions, and then go skydiving. It’s that easy.

Skydive Southwest Florida uses the tandem jump as your introduction to this great sport. A tandem jump iswhere you are physically attached to the instructor for the entire jump. This gives you the peace of mind tocompletely enjoy your jump without having to worry about a lot of mind-bending training. If you decideskydiving is for you after your first jump, we offer complete instruction up to and beyond certification. You willjump out of a plane from around 4,000 metres above ground and freefall for about a minute, and then descendfor 5 to 7 minutes under a large parachute designed for two. The landings will amaze you. Some are soft,some are stand-ups, some are slides, and yes, sorry to say some are harder than normal!

You can have your skydive videotaped by a highly skilled freefall camera operator. They will actually jumpwith you and capture the entire experience from training to landing. We can also mix your videotape to yourfavourite music. We have a large selection of perfect skydiving music, but if you prefer your own, bring the CDwith you. The video and photo package is optional, but highly recommended. After landing, you’ll receive yourFirst Jump Certificate.


PART 2: Task 1

16 Before skydiving, people are required to readthe instructions manual.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

17 In a tandem jump, the instructor is tied to thejumper.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

18 There is intensive training involved in a tandemjump.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

19 The plane used follows safety regulations.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

20 The height the jumper falls from is beyond thatrequired for certification.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

21 The freefall is about 5-7 minutes long.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

22 There are many different types of landings.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

23 You must use the large selection of musicprovided by the company.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

24 The tape and pictures are not required.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text



PART 2: Task 2

25 Buying fast food is ... has become a tradition.A so common that itB so expensive that making itC not so good for you, and avoiding itD mainly for teenagers, with whom it

26 The fast food industry started thirty years ago ... A in Hamburg.B on a street corner.C in a small way.D in many parts of the world.

27 Americans spend more on fast food than ...A on anything else.B on many forms of entertainment.C the rest of the world.D on health care.

28 People’s ... three things.A diets consist ofB over consumption of fast food is due toC taste in food has been changed by more thanD eating habits have always depended on a

mixture of

29 Fast food influences people’s lives ...A more than in the past.B whether they eat it or not.C more than the Romans did.D and musical taste.

30 The effects of fast food consumption ...A may be either direct or indirect.B are never good.C are far reaching.D become apparent later in life.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU EATPull open the glass door, feel the rush of cool air, walk in, get in line, study the colour photographs

above the counter, place your order and hand over a few Euros. Watch teenagers in uniforms pushingvarious buttons, and moments later take hold of a plastic tray full of food wrapped in coloured paperand cardboard. The whole experience of buying fast food has become so routine that it is now takenfor granted, like brushing your teeth or stopping at a red light. It has become a social custom.

Over the past three decades, an industry that began with no more than a handful or so of hot dogand hamburger stands in southern California has spread to almost every corner of the Earth. Fast foodis now served at restaurants, stadiums, airports, zoos, schools and universities, on cruise ships, trainsand aeroplanes, at supermarkets, petrol stations and even in hospital cafeterias. Americans now spendmore money on fast food than they do on higher education. They spend more on fast food than onmovies, books, magazines, newspapers, videos and recorded music – combined.

What people eat (or don’t eat) has always been determined by a complex mixture of social,economic and technological forces. The early Roman Republic was fed by its citizen-farmers; theRoman Empire, by its slaves. During a relatively brief period of time, the fast food industry has helpedtransform not only our diet, but also the landscape, economy, workforce and popular culture. Fastfood and its consequences have become inescapable, regardless of whether you eat it twice a day orhave never taken a single bite. In some cases the fast food industry has been the cause of larger socialand economic changes. In other cases, such as making people overweight, fast food has played acentral role.

Hundreds of millions of people buy fast food every day of the week without giving it much thought,unaware of the subtle and not so subtle consequences of their purchases. They rarely consider wherethis food came from, how it was made, and what it is doing to the community around them. I thinkpeople should know what lies behind the shiny, happy surface of every fast food sale. They shouldknow what really lies between those sesame-seed buns. As the old saying goes: You are what you eat.

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Test B: Use of English


She knew something was wrong the moment she 31) ............ the room. It wasn’t as if anything wasmissing or not in the usual 32) ............, but something was definitely not as it should be. She stopped andlooked 33) ............ again, this time more carefully. The cat was 34) ............ curled into a ball in front of thefire, gently sleeping. Nothing unusual about that. Puzzled, she sat in her 35) ............ chair by the fire andtook a small sip of the coffee she had brought from the kitchen, absentmindedly rubbing the cat with herfoot as she did so. Her action 36) ............ the animal up. It yawned, stretched, and then 37) ............ asleepagain. Suddenly, she froze, her coffee halfway to her mouth. She had 38) ............ something when the catyawned and stretched itself. Normally, when it woke and saw her in the room, the cat would 39) ............demanding to be fed. Her eyes went to the tank in the corner which had been 40) ............ to her threevaluable pet fish for the past five months. It was empty.

Cloze Test

Directions: Read the text and the sentences below and for each gap circle the letter (A, B, C or D) ofthe word or phrase that best suits each space.

PART 3: Task 1

41 Doctor Smith insists on ... my younger son,Tim, again next week. A checking C examiningB testing D inspecting

42 Jack’s parents always ... his decisions nomatter whether they like them or not.A support C keepB maintain D help

43 It is a long time since I last saw her so I’m notquite sure whether I will ... her.A acquaint C recogniseB distinguish D differentiate

44 This dress didn’t ... me last year but now that Ihave lost some weight it’s OK.A match C fitB suit D go with

45 If you leave now, you will miss the ... to meetmy boyfriend, Chris.A occasion C possibilityB circumstance D opportunity

31 A entered B went C walked D opened32 A post B area C place D site33 A around B over C to D down34 A laying B lying C placing D positioning35 A common B usual C standard D typical36 A brought B stirred C woke D called37 A fell B felt C went D dropped38 A comprehended B realised C revealed D appreciated39 A open B start C initiate D end40 A house B residence C home D address


Sentence Completion


PART 3: Task 2

46 Very ... students took part in the schoolfundraiser.A few C a littleB little D a few

47 You will never tell lies to your grandparentsagain, ...?A will you C do youB won’t you D don’t you

48 Bob and Steve go to basketball practice threetimes ... week.A any C aB during D the

49 I’d rather stay at home tonight than ... out withRose and her boyfriend.A go C goingB to go D to going

50 ... we have dinner out this evening as I don’tfeel like cooking at home?A Will C OughtB Shall D Would

51 John’s new flat is twice as ... as the one heused to live in up until last month.A big C biggestB bigger D more big

52 If you had put on your warm pullover yesterday,you ... ill in bed at the moment.A will not be lyingB would have not been lyingC are not lyingD would not be lying

53 Please stop ... to your mother and father likethat because they don’t deserve it.A to talk C to talkingB talking D talk

54 Take either your cardigan or jumper with youjust in case it ... cold in the evening. A will get C gotB would get D gets

55 I was enjoying a quiet evening on the balconywhen I saw a man ... into her house.A break C to breakB broke D to breaking



PART 3: Task 3

56 My father says that I am too young to drive ournew car. My father says that I am not ........................................................................................................ .

57 Sofia managed to finalise the project beforeshe went on a business trip.Sofia succeeded ......................................................................................................................... .

58 They haven’t mended my grandmother’s oldwashing machine yet.My grandmother’s ....................................................................................................................... .

59 There are only a few people who can afford togo on a two-week holiday nowadays.There aren’t ................................................................................................................................. .

60 Whenever I visit Pamporovo, I remember theday when I first met my girlfriend.Pamporovo .................................................................................................................................. .

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Test B: Writing


1 A waiter spilled sauce on your clothes while you were having dinner in a restaurant. Write to themanager to complain about what happened and to arrange a meeting. Mention the following:

ñ designer jeans – very expensiveñ washed jeans – sauce still thereñ professional cleaning – sauce gone but colour changedñ new jeans – who pays

Begin your letter like this:

Dear Sir/Madam,

2 The generation gap: myth or reality? Do you think it is very difficult for teenagers to get along with theirparents nowadays? Include the following points:

ñ music ñ education/getting a jobñ clothes ñ going out


PART 4

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Test C: Listening Comprehension


Directions: You will hear a restaurant review, twice. Before you listen to it, read the statements inabout 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you can look at the statements and the threechoices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear the whole text, you will have 5 minutesto circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C). Then, you will hear the recording again and willhave 1 minute to check your answers.

PART 1: Task 1

1 The restaurant is in a busy place.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

2 Rico’s is very noisy.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

3 The owners work in the restaurant.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

4 The staff are very friendly and polite.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

5 The prices are reasonable. A TrueB FalseC No information in the text


Directions: You will hear a text about Kensington Palace in London, twice. Before you listen to it, readthe statements in about 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you can look at the statementsand the three choices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear the whole text, you willhave 4 minutes to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C). Then, you will hear the recordingagain and will have 1 minute to check your answers.

PART 1: Task 2


PART 1: Task 3

10 Joe Matthews has been sailing ...A for less than twenty years.B for over twenty years.C for exactly twenty years.D since last year.

11 At first, Joe wanted to sail to ...A Calais.B La Hague.C Cherbourg.D Dover.

12 Joe had difficulties in the storm because ...A the weather changed so quickly.B he couldn’t phone the coast guard.C he had mechanical problems.D his radio had broken down.

13 Joe was saved because ...A he managed to make it to the shore.B it didn’t take long for help to reach him.C someone spotted him and sent help.D only half of his sails were damaged.

14 Joe’s brother told him ...A not to go sailing.B to pay more attention to him.C that there would be a storm.D to check the boat before leaving.

15 Joe says that in the future he will ...A be ready for anything.B no longer sail.A take his brother with him.D only sail in good weather.

6 There are eleven people in each group. A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

7 Each group must have at least two adults.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

8 Visitors can ask questions at any time.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

9 It is OK to take photographs inside the place.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

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Test C: Reading Comprehension


A Documentary with a Difference

Touching the Void is a remarkable and powerful film. It is a documentary, which tells the true story of whathappens to two young men who find themselves in a terrifying situation, facing possible death.

In 1985, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates became the first men to climb the west face of the Siula Grande in thePeruvian Andes. Their success was followed by a number of terrifying disasters, as the two were returning to theirbase camp. The film takes its title from the best-selling book that Simpson wrote about the experiences he andYates had on the mountain. Oscar-winning director, Kevin Macdonald, says that he was so moved by the story thathe wanted to make the film even before Simpson had finished the book.

The result is a brilliant cinema experience. It is a mixture of recent interviews with the climbers and dramaticreconstructions of what happened on the mountain nearly twenty years ago.

But the film is more than a suspense-filled account of the events. By using interviews instead of passages fromthe book to tell the story, Macdonald succeeds in helping us understand what went through the two men’s mindsat the time. Both men speak honestly about what happened and the difficult decisions Yates had to make afterSimpson fell and broke his leg – decisions which no man should ever have to make.


PART 2: Task 1

16 The film Touching the Void is based on facts. A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

17 Joe Simpson and Simon Yates were closefriends.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

18 No one had successfully climbed the mountainbefore Joe and Simon.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

19 An accident happened on the way down themountain.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

20 Simon Yates also put his experiences in writing.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

21 The film has won an Oscar.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

22 The director of the film was impressed by thebook.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

23 The film combines several types of directingtechniques.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

24 We don’t know what the climbers felt about thesituation.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

25 Simon Yates found it very difficult to makedecisions. A TrueB FalseC No information in the text



PART 2: Task 2

26 Claudia Schiffer was discovered …A in 1987.B in 1970.C in 1994.D in 1990.

27 When Claudia was young, she wanted to …A work as a model.B work with her father.C work in her home.D work in a nightclub.

28 Claudia’s first big career break was ...A taking part in the Guess? advertising

campaign.B playing a part in the film Black & White. C being a co-founder of Fashion Café. D posing for the famous Elle magazine.

29 According to the text, Claudia Schiffer ...A is not keen on sports.B knows several languages.C is no longer a renowned model.D has no plans to act in the future.

30 The text is about Claudia Schiffer’s …A success.B education.C fitness.D personal life.

Claudia Schiffer: SupermodelClaudia Schiffer is a famous supermodel. She first gained worldwide recognition by appearing in

advertisements in early 1989.Born on August 25th, 1970, Claudia was raised in Düsseldorf. Claudia’s mother was a homemaker

and her father was a lawyer. As a child, Claudia had no plans to be a model; in fact, she wanted to bea lawyer in her father’s law firm. Claudia’s ambition to become a lawyer changed one night when shewent to a nightclub in October 1987. A modelling agent, Michel Levaton, saw Claudia and wasimpressed with her. Claudia flew off to Paris for her first test shoot and a star was born.

Claudia’s first big success came from the popular cover shot for Elle magazine. After that,magazines all over Europe wanted Claudia on their front covers. Guess? Magazine made Claudia theirGuess? girl in a huge advertising campaign.

She has been on TV many times throughout her career on shows such as Larry King Live, The TonightShow and The Late Show. Besides her television appearances, Claudia has also starred in a number offeature films dating back to 1994. Her most recent role was in the film Black & White.

Claudia is also a businesswoman. She is one of the founders of the trendy restaurant chain,Fashion Café. She opened the restaurant with her fellow modeling friends in 1995. As for her hobbies,Claudia likes riding horses, painting, playing tennis, reading, skiing and dancing. Claudia speaks manylanguages including German, French and English.

Claudia is still one of the top supermodels in today’s modelling industry. She says that in thefuture she wants to do more acting and she would like to have a large family.

From www.askmen.com, Claudia Schiffer

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Test C: Use of English


Working StudentsDays are long for Elizabeth Meredith. As 31) ............ as studying for a medical degree, she works up to

20 hours a week as a waitress. “I wasn’t really expecting to have to work my 32) ............ through medicalschool, but after the first year I owed 33) ............ of money to my bank so I started working,” says thefourth-year student. “I don’t know how I would manage without the money I get from working. I could cut34) ............ on some of the activities I do, but I try to live cheaply, bearing in mind I live in London.”

35) ............ long summer holidays are very rare for medical students, Elizabeth spent last summerworking as a healthcare assistant. “It was really a good experience, spending time with patients anddeveloping better communication skills,” she says.

Elizabeth’s work 36) ............ is fairly typical of today’s student workforce, which puts in an average 14hours a week of paid 37) ............ during term-time.

Cloze Test

Directions: Read the text and the sentences below. For each gap circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of theword or phrase that best suits each space.

PART 3: Task 1

38 The lady promised to give a ... to anyone whocould help find her pet dog.A bribe C tipB loan D reward

39 Your parcel from the United Kingdom will be ...by UPS tomorrow morning. A serviced C providedB delivered D obtained

40 This year’s competition in English will take ...at the end of May in Shumen.A place C venueB part D site

41 Could you please call the airport and ask whattime the plane for London ...?A takes after C takes offB takes up D takes on

42 Grandma insists I eat vegetables and fruitsince they are ... in vitamins.A rich C fullB loaded D heavy

43 Foreigners buying property in Bulgaria prefer ...areas to big cities and towns.A urban C publicB municipal D rural

44 Joshua is planning to find a part-time job sothat he can ... some extra money. A earn C profitB win D return

45 Our new sofa in the living room is so ... that Iprefer it to the bed in my room.A convenient C suitableB comfortable D appropriate

31 A well B long C far D besides32 A route B way C itinerary D course33 A very B spot C a lot D much34 A off B as well C down D in35 A Despite B approximately C However D Although36 A example B pattern C sample D outline37 A job B knowledgeable C occupation D employment


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PART 3: Task 3

56 The meal was so tasty that he asked the hostessif he could have some more.It was ........................................................................................................................................... .

57 It’s a long time since my parents, my sister and Iwent to the seaside.My parents, my sister and I ......................................................................................................... .

58 Andrew is going to visit us tomorrow; he hasnot been here for weeks.Andrew, ....................................................................................................................................... .

59 The worst time to drive a car in big cities suchas Sofia is during the rush hour.There isn’t a ................................................................................................................................. .

60 It would be a good idea to talk with Jake’sparents before we punish him so severely.We had ....................................................................................................................................... .

46 I will get Jim ... me clean my computer from allthe viruses it has.A helping C to helpingB to help D help

47 My mother and father wish Alexander and I ...smoking as soon as possible.A give up C would give upB had given up D given up

48 Ron will not take part in the conference to beheld next Monday afternoon. ...A Neither will Mila. C So will Mila.B Neither Mila will. D So Mila will.

49 David and Peter ... the house by the time MrsStevenson comes back from work.A will tidy up C will have tidied upB will be tidying up D will be tidied up

50 Do you have any idea what’s wrong with Tina?She ... upset at the moment.A is looking C has lookedB looks D was being looked

51 You both must be hungry. Why don’t you help... to a sandwich?A yours C youB yourself D yourselves

52 It was the first time my cousin, Angela, and herboyfriend, Simon, ... a horse.A was riding C had riddenB were riding D would be riding

53 Daniel and Pamela ... when my wife and I toldthem we would visit them in Paris. A were surprised C were surprisinglyB were surprising D surprised

54 Tim has been living here for about ten yearsand now he speaks Bulgarian ... .A fluent. C more fluent.B fluently. D fluentlier.

55 I am disappointed with Alex as she neitherphoned me nor ... me a text message.A she sent C she was sentB did she send D was she sent

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Test C: Writing


1 A friend of yours is planning to move to your neighbourhood, but he/she needs some informationabout the place. Write a letter to your friend describing your neighbourhood and pointing out theadvantages and the disadvantages of living there. In your letter, include information about: things thatmake the place attractive and/or unattractive; different sorts of facilities to be found in yourneighbourhood; what the people are like; what one can do in their free time, etc.

2 You have decided to participate in a competition for the best short story entitled “A Disastrous Day ofMine”. Write your story explaining what made your day disastrous. In your story, include informationabout all or some of the following:

ñ how your day startedñ things you didñ people you metñ things other people didñ places you visitedñ places other people visitedñ how your day ended


PART 4

Test D: Listening Comprehension

Directions: You will hear an extract from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, twice. Beforeyou listen to it, read the statements in about 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you can lookat the statements and the three choices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear thewhole text, you will have 5 minutes to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C). Then, you willhear the recording again and will have 1 minute to check your answers.

PART 1: Task 1

1 Charlie works for Mr Willy Wonka.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

2 Charlie’s grandfather doesn’t respect Wonka.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

3 What Wonka produces is unusual. A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

4 Wonka invented more kinds of chocolates than any other factory.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

5 Everybody knows how Wonka makes his eggs. A TrueB FalseC No information in the text



Directions: You will hear a text about the Great Pyramid of Khufu, twice. Before you listen to it, readthe statements in about 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you can look at the statementsand the three choices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear the whole text, you willhave 4 minutes to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C). Then, you will hear the recordingagain and will have 1 minute to check your answers.

PART 1: Task 2


PART 1: Task 3

10 Susan did not go to Australia because she ...A was not interested in the food there.B did not have enough time.C spent too long in Antarctica.D could not really afford it.

11 Susan travelled by ...A ship.B car.C train.D plane.

12 Susan says she had to go to the countries shevisited because she ...A had been invited to stay in people’s homes.B could not find any useful information on the

Net.C wanted to eat food made from traditional

recipes.D wanted to go to different restaurants.

13 According to the presenter, Susan has ...A chosen a bad time to publish her book.B only recently become interested in the

world of cookery.C written a book which is different from her

other books.D never written a cookery book before.

14 Susan says that ...A she does not want to eat Mexican food again.B she does not like staying in international

hotels.C Mexican food is very similar to French food.D food is an important part of different cultures.

15 Rose omelette is ...A a dish Susan recommends for breakfast.B the most unusual dish Susan has ever eaten.C not described in Susan’s new book.D the strangest food in the world.

6 The Great Pyramid was built when PharaohKhufu died.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

7 The Great Pyramid took nearly half a centuryto construct.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

8 The Pyramid has become shorter over theyears.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

9 Scientists can prove why the Pyramids werebuilt.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

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Test D: Reading Comprehension


Are Our Schools Safe?

Parents believe that their children are safe at school. In reality, however, this is far from the truth. On 10 December last year, Paula Lewis was having a day off when a telephone call changed her life for ever.

Her son’s teachers wanted her to come to the school as soon as possible. There had been an accident. Harry,Paula’s third child, was in ‘a bit of a mess’.

When Paula got to the school and saw her son, he was sitting down. At first she thought he was OK but then heopened his mouth and blood poured out. She was shocked. Harry had fallen over in the playground and smashedhis teeth. She put Harry and his brother Dale into her car and set off on a nightmare journey through traffic.

Paula’s arrival at St Helier’s Hospital didn’t end her problems. They couldn’t do anything for Harry. Four of histeeth needed to be taken out and there was damage to the mouth and gums. He was transferred across London,ending up at St George’s Hospital, where he was operated on the next morning.

Like many parents, Paula thought nothing could happen to her kids when they were at school. But the fact is,school is where children are most likely to have accidents. Here, the most common injuries result from simple ‘slipand trip’ accidents, which are often seen as the injured child’s fault. So what is being done? Sadly, very little.Meanwhile, Harry Lewis still can’t talk properly. “Because it happened at school,” says his mother, “nobody seemsto care. Of course, everybody would want to know how a child lost so many teeth if it had happened at home.”

Adapted from education.guardian.co.uk,

All Fall Down, March 2000


PART 2: Task 1

16 Paula was at work when the school phonedabout Harry.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

17 Harry has brothers or sisters that are olderthan him.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

18 Harry had been hit by a classmate.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

19 One of Harry’s teeth was gone.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

20 Harry was operated on at St George’s Hospital.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

21 Paula knew her children were in danger atschool.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

22 Paula believes school accidents are notconsidered important.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

23 The text looks at Paula’s daily routine.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text



PART 2: Task 2

24 The dog, Buck, lived in ...A the wild.B a tiny house.C the city.D the countryside.

25 According to the text ...A Buck was older than the other two dogs.B the Judge owned too many dogs to count.C none of the dogs stayed for very long.D Buck had been raised at the Judge’s.

26 The fragment states that…A Ysabel hardly ever left the house.B the fox terriers attacked the maids.C the fox terriers lived in the house.D Toots, the pug, was totally bad.

27 The Judge ...A had two very young sons.B had at least four children.C often took Buck for walks.D loved to play with Buck.

28 Buck considered his role in the Judge’s familyto be that of ...A a working dog.B a child-minder.C a leader.D an organiser.

29 The word ‘for’ in the last paragraph means ...A as.B while.C though.D nevertheless.

30 The passage presents ...A the skills of hunting dogs.B a beautiful landscape.C the Judge’s children.D the life of a dog.

A Dog ’s LifeBuck lived in a big house in the Sunny Clara Valley, Judge Miller’s Place, it was called. It stood back

from the road, half hidden among trees. At the back, things were even more spacious than at thefront. There were large stables, rows of servants’ cottages, a neat line of outhouses, and wild fields.

And over this great area Buck lived. Here he was born, and here he had lived the four years of hislife. Of course, there were other dogs in such a big place, but they did not count. They came and went,lived outside in the kennels, or lived indoors.

Inside the house, was Toots, the Japanese pug, and Ysabel, the Mexican hairless dog, strangeanimals that rarely put their noses out of the doors. On the other hand, there were the fox terriers,twenty of them at least, who barked at Toots and Ysabel looking out of the windows at them,protected by the housemaids with their brooms and mops. But Buck wasn’t a house or a kennel dog.The whole place was his. He dived into the swimming tank or went hunting with the Judge’s sons; hewent with Mollie and Alice, the Judge’s daughters, on long evening or early morning walks; on winternights he lay at the Judge’s feet in front of the roaring library fire; he carried the Judge’s grandsons onhis back, or rolled them in the grass.

The other dogs he totally ignored, for he was king, king over all the creeping, crawling, flyingthings of the Judge Miller’s place, humans included.

Adapted from The Call of the Wild – www.bibliomania.com

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Test D: Use of English


Take a Study BreakHowever strange or unusual it might 31) ............, travel and study breaks are what can only be

described as life-changing experiences – and many people are trying them 32) ............ . It’s not just themouthwatering food and drink that 33) ............ people to Florence, the heart of the Italian Renaissance.People go there to study, too. And is there a better way to learn a language and 34) ............ the history ofa country than being there with people, experiencing the culture and life buzzing all around you? You aresure to meet and 35) ............ new friends almost immediately. After your first day you have an ‘instantfamily’ made 36) ............ of your fellow travellers and, of course, your fellow students. You study together,you take the wrong bus together, you laugh and dine together and together you make silly mistakes when37) ............ your meals. It really is a unique experience, getting hints and tips from the local people, notjust the travel guides. Schools and cultural institutes 38) ............ courses of study in Italian language, arthistory and Italian culture. There are courses throughout the year 39) ............ from some which are asshort as three days to year-long examination courses in both the Italian language and the history of the art.Accommodation is 40) ............ for you by the institutes’ accommodation advisers, and students can takepart in numerous social events such 41) ............ pizza evenings and conversation exchanges during theirstay. Florence is just a great place to be, to be seen, and to take in the culture and the language for just ashort time. Try it, if you are anything like me, then you won’t 42) ............ it.

Cloze Test

Directions: Read the text and the sentences below and for each gap circle the letter (A, B, C or D) ofthe word or phrase that best suits each space.

PART 3: Task 1

43 The meeting will be ... for half an hour as Victorand Pat will be a bit late.A postponed C terminatedB cancelled D suspended

44 Helen is not very happy that both her son anddaughter ... her husband. A take up C take afterB take down D take to

45 Do you have any ... where Mark and Harrycould be at this time of night?A opinion C thoughtB belief D idea

31 A seem B look C stare D glance32 A for B on C out D over33 A appeal B attract C catch D draw34 A invent B develop C devise D discover35 A do B make C create D build36 A out B away C up D over37 A placing B serving C asking D ordering38 A suggest B advise C offer D propose39 A continue B proceeding C ranging D carrying on40 A found B distributed C supplied D put up41 A like B as C similar to D alike42 A apologise B forgive C regret D disappoint


Sentence Completion


PART 3: Task 2



PART 3: Task 3

56 You are not allowed to use the office telephone tomake personal phone calls.You .............................................................................................................................................. .

57 Derek and Alice had never attended such apleasant house warming party before.This .............................................................................................................................................. .

58 “We are in a hurry as the performance starts inless than 15 minutes,” Cindy said.Cindy said that ............................................................................................................................ .

59 Both Sam and Andy dislike eating at Chineserestaurants.Neither Sam ................................................................................................................................ .

60 I’d rather you did not tell my girlfriend everythingI had shared with you.You .............................................................................................................................................. .

46 Whenever I am hesitant about something, Ialways ask my elder brother for … A an advice. C some advice.B the advice. D a few advice.

47 The less you think about what happened toyou the other day, … you will feel.A the more good C the bestB the more better D the better

48 “Will you come to the theatre with ustomorrow?” “I can’t because I … my sister.”A will look after C looking afterB going to look after D am looking after

49 Jeremy, his wife, son and daughter … Spain,Italy and France twice this year. A have already visitedB are already visitingC already visitedD were already visiting

50 Lily and Fred are used … a lie in on Saturdayand on Sunday morning.A to have C to havingB having D to be having

51 Rose and George bought this second handcar after they ... by a mechanic.A have consulted C had been consultedB had consulted D were being consulted

52 Sam and I will have dinner with our familybefore we … to Derek’s place.A will go C have goneB went D go

53 Stop it, Jason. I will have to phone your parentsbecause you … in my classes.A always talkB are always talkingC have always been talkingD had always been talking

54 Teachers and nurses in Bulgaria should ... morethan they get at the moment.A pay C be paidB be paying D to be paid

55 Do you happen to know when … back fromher business trip?A Nina will come C is Nina coming B will Nina come D Nina will came

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Test D: Writing


1 A magazine is holding a short story competition and you have made up your mind to participate. Yourstory must end with the following sentence: Maria and Peter decided never to go for a walk in the foreston their own again.

2 The editor of the magazine you work for has asked you to write a review of a book you have readrecently. In your review, give a summary of the plot and say why in your opinion this book is worthreading.


PART 4

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Test E: Listening Comprehension


Directions: You will hear part of a radio programme, twice. Before you listen to it, read the questionsbelow in about 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you can look at the questions and the fourchoices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear the whole recording, you will have 6minutes to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Then, you will hear the recording againand will have 1 minute to check your answers.

PART 1: Task 1

1 The earthquake happened ...A in the summer.B after 4 pm.C at the weekend.D before 10 am.

2 While Todd was on his way home, he ...A lost control of his car.B went to pick up his wife.C stopped to eat something.D got stuck in a traffic jam.

3 Todd was sure there had been an earthquake when ...A he saw cracks in the road.B he noticed all the cars were out of control.C his car began moving from side to side.D his car fell into a crack in the road.

4 Todd’s wife ...A called him because she was terrified.B was knocked down by the earthquake.C took the children to a safe place.D told the children to come to the kitchen.

5 Todd thinks he was fortunate because ...A his wife acted wisely.B his family wasn’t upset by the experience.C he managed to get over the bridge in time.D his house had little damage.

6 The earthquake has made Todd ...A start to worry about his family.B panic about problems at work.C worry about natural disasters.D take little problems much less seriously.


Directions: You will hear a text on how to cure insomnia (the inability to fall asleep), twice. Before youlisten to it, read the statements below in about 2 minutes. While listening for the first time, you canlook at the statements and the three choices, but you are not allowed to take notes. When you hear thewhole recording, you will have 9 minutes to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C). Then,you will hear the recording again and will have 1 minute to check your answers.

7 Inadequate sleep is more common in adolescents.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

8 People with insomnia often feel exhausted and find it difficult to focus.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

9 Insomnia can cause arthritis.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

10 Getting fired from your job can cause insomnia.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

11 Drinking coffee before going to bed can disrupt your sleep.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

12 One should avoid watching television in order to overcome insomnia.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

13 Working out in the daytime can help promote a good night’s sleep.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

14 Yoga tends to worsen sleep disorders.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

15 Many doctors prescribe herbal medicines to cure insomnia.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

PART 1: Task 2

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Test E: Reading Comprehension



PART 2: Task 1

16 One of the highest mountains in the world isMount Kilimanjaro.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

17 Mount Kilimanjaro is a place where ice andsnow can be seen from the Equator.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

18 Scientists feel that melting ice caps are notproof of global warming.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

19 In recent years, all the ice on Kilimanjaro hasvanished.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

20 At one time, thick clouds covered Kilimanjaroall year round.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

21 A lot of money is being spent to prevent globalwarming.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

22 People in Africa will face many droughts andfloods.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

23 In the near future, there will be no glaciers inVenezuela.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

24 The text describes some effects of globalwarming.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

25 The scientists from the text have a number ofsolutions to fight global warming.A TrueB FalseC No information in the text

Disappearing snowCan you imagine the world’s highest mountains without snow? Well, according to scientists, global

warming is changing the appearance of Africa’s most famous landmarks. The ice cap on Mount Kilimanjaro,Africa’s highest mountain, is expected to disappear in the next twelve years.

Scientists have been saying for a long time that the first signs of global warming would appear in the highaltitude ice caps and glaciers of the world. The disappearance of the ice cap on Mount Kilimanjaro is the mostserious evidence of this. At least one third of the ice on Kilimanjaro has melted in the last twelve years.

Fifteen years ago, the mountain’s twin peaks, Kibo and Mawenzi, wore shiny ice caps but now Mawenzi iscompletely bare, without any snow or ice on it at all. One local, who lives at the foot of Kilimanjaro, says that manychanges have taken place since he was a young boy. “When I was a child, the whole mountain was covered insnow and the ice cap was very thick. The mountain used to be hidden in clouds for months”, he says.

“It’s gone, it’s all melted away,” says Joris Thiijseen, who works for Greenpeace. “This is the price we paybecause nothing is being done about global warming. Here in Africa, we will lose the ice caps and glaciers.”

Other researchers have seen similar ice losses around the world. The ice cap on Mount Kenya, for example, hasgot much smaller since 1963. Two glaciers on top of the mountains in New Guinea are also disappearing. InVenezuela there were six glaciers in 1972, now there are only two and scientists say that they will melt in the next tenyears.

Perhaps Dr Guy Midgley of the National Botanical Institute sums up the problem best, “Ignoring globalwarming will not make it go away!”



PART 2: Task 2

26 Pollyanna was familiar with ...A Mr John Pendleton.B the dog.C Mr John Pendleton and the dog.D neither of them.

27 The dog was looking for Pollyanna to ...A play with him.B take him home with her.C make her follow him.D show her the way home.

28 Mr Pendleton was ...A taking a nap in the sunshine.B looking for his pet dog in the park.C was playing a joke on Pollyanna.D needed Pollyanna to help him.

29 The text is about ...A a dog that can do tricks.B giving instructions to someone.C a young girl acting maturely.D Pollyanna’s relationship with her aunt.

30 From the text we can see that Pollyanna is ...A an only child.B a kind, sensitive girl.C easily frightened.D afraid of animals.

Pollyanna lifted her head and listened. A dog had barked some distance ahead. A moment later hecame running towards her, still barking.

“Hullo, doggie – hullo!” She had seen the dog once before, she was sure. He had been with Mr JohnPendleton. She was looking now, hoping to see him, but he did not appear, so she returned her attentiontoward the dog.

The dog was acting strangely. He continued barking – only now, they were short, erratic barks, as if hewas nervous. He was running backwards and forwards, too, in the side path ahead.

“That isn’t the way home,” laughed Pollyanna, keeping to the main path. The little dog seemed in apanic now. Backwards and forwards, backwards and forwards between Pollyanna and the side path heran barking. At last Pollyanna understood and turned to follow him.

The little dog raced ahead madly, and it was not long before Pollyanna came upon the reason for it all:there was a man lying on the ground a few metres from the side path.

The man turned his head. With a cry Pollyanna ran to his side.“Mr Pendleton! Oh, are you hurt?”“Hurt? Oh, no! I’m just taking a sleep in the sunshine,” said the man crossly. “See here, what can you

do? Have you got any sense?”“Why, Mr Pendleton, I – I can’t do many things; but my aunt says I have real good sense. I heard her

say so one day – she didn’t know I heard, though.”The man smiled a little.“There, there, child. Now listen. Straight down the path there, about five minutes’ walk, is my house.

This key will open the side door. When you get into the house, go straight through the hall to the room atthe end. On the big desk in the middle of the room you’ll find a telephone. Do you know how to use atelephone?”

“Oh, yes, sir!”“Call Dr Chilton and tell him that John Pendleton is in Pendleton Woods with a broken leg, and to

come at once.”“A broken leg? Oh, Mr Pendleton, how perfectly awful!” cried Pollyanna.

Adapted from Pollyanna by Eleanor H Porter

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Test E: Use of English


Cloze Test

Directions: Read the text below and for each numbered gap circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the wordor phrase that best suits each space.

PART 3: Task 1

31 A suppose B assume C pretend D presume32 A turn B fact C addition D order33 A official B lawful C enforced D real34 A impressed B obliged C required D imposed35 A moreover B or C or else D otherwise36 A field B section C sector D area37 A that B which C who D what38 A parts B portions C divides D shares39 A different B assorted C diverse D varied40 A debated B agreed C believed D persuaded41 A speak B talk C say D chat 42 A trust B believe C confide D convince43 A announced B used C considered D read44 A also B too C besides D as well45 A ignored B promoted C advertised D forgotten

Spanish LanguageMany people 31) ............ that Spanish is the only language spoken in Spain but this is not true. In

32) ............, there are four recognised languages in this country, and these are: Castilian, Euskera(more commonly known as Basque), Catalan and Galician.

The 33) ............ language of Spain is the Latin based Castilian, which used to be the language ofthe royal court and was 34) ............ on the Spanish people in 1714 by King Felipe V. Today everySpaniard knows, 35) ............ is supposed to know, the Castilian language.

The second most spoken language in Spain is Euskera. About 600,000 people speak this languageand they live mainly in the central 36) ............ of the country. This region is sometimes referred to asthe Basque country, the capital of 37) ............ is Bilbao. The region has its own culture, which it38) ............ with a further 100,000 people just across the border in southwest France. This languageis very 39) ............ to other European languages and experts have long 40) ............ its origins. Somemaintain that it is an ancient form of an old Iberian language while others 41) ............ that it is aSemitic language and many 42) ............ that it is related to languages of the Caucasus.

Catalan, which is spoken in the eastern part of Spain, in parts of Andorra, France and Sardinia, isalso Latin-based. It is 43) ............ as a first language by around 5 million people, and is understoodby most Castilian speakers.

Galician is in some ways similar to Portuguese and was traditionally the language of poetry. It isspoken in northwest Spain which borders with Portugal. Three million Galician speakers live in Spainbut there are 44) ............ some living in Portugal and South America. In South America, Spaniards areknown as ‘Gallegos’ and their language and culture are widely 45) ............ by Casa de Galicia(Gallicia Houses), which nurture the language and culture of this region.


Sentence Completion


PART 3: Task 2

46 “This bunch of tulips is for you.” “Thanks, ...are my favourite flowers.”A tulips C a tulipsB the tulips D the flowers tulips

47 Neither John nor Mary go ... at the weekends.They always stay at home.A somewhere C everywhereB nowhere D anywhere

48 If flats were cheaper nowadays, we ... one formy son who is a student there.A buy C would buyB will buy D would have bought

49 Your membership card has expired. It needs ...so that you can use the gym.A to renew C be renewedB renewing D to be renewing

50 A knife is something people usually use ...bread.A for slicing C to be slicedB in order to slicing D so as to slicing

51 Some students were having a rest in the yard;... were in the classrooms.A other C the otherB others D another

52 Grandpa ... the gardening since 9 o’clock andnow he is very tired.A was doing C didB has been doing D been doing

53 There aren’t ... for everyone so fetch somefrom the kitchen, please.A glasses enough C some glassesB enough glasses D no glasses

54 Mike and I will never forget ... week we spentin Athens two years ago. A a C whichB the D some

55 There are a lot of people I know who like ... atthe end of the winter season.A having their overcoats dry-cleanB to have their overcoats dry-cleaningC having their overcoats be dry-cleanedD having their overcoats dry-cleaned



PART 3: Task 3

56 The moment I got to her house I remembered Ihad forgotten to turn off the cooker.It was when ................................................................................................................................. .

57 Mona regrets not consulting anyone beforebuying a new DVD player.Mona wishes ............................................................................................................................... .

58 “How long has Dane been working for Billy’scompany?” he asked me.He asked me ............................................................................................................................... .

59 The school director is accusing Philip ofhaving offended his Biology teacher.Philip ............................................................................................................................................ .

60 Mike will probably try to find a well-paid jobbefore he gets married to Kylie.Mike is ......................................................................................................................................... .

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Test E: Writing


1 Write an article with a title ‘Life in Big Cities’. In your article, suggest ways in which people can makebig cities better places to live in. List the problems that big cities face nowadays and provide solutionsto the problems you have mentioned.

2 You saw this advertisement in a holiday magazine. You are interested in this holiday and decide to findout more information.

Write a letter to John Smith and tell him why you are interested in the holiday. In your letter, ask forinformation about the following:

ñ cost ñ dates ñ English speaking guidesñ food/accommodation ñ what to bring ñ type of tours


PART 4

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Further Matura Practice



1 She is too impatient to be a primary teacher.She isn’t .......................................................................................................................................

2 They prefer drinking tea to coffee.They’d ..........................................................................................................................................

3 ‘If you don’t tidy your room, I will not let you goout,’ Wendy said to Tim.Wendy told Tim ...........................................................................................................................

4 You can have a glass of wine and somecheese for nothing.It doesn’t ...........................................................

...........................................................................5 Mike’s new iPod is exactly the same as mine.

There’s .........................................................................................................................................

6 Ron was the only one in the office who didn’tcongratulate me on my birthday.Everyone ......................................................................................................................................

7 We have always had a good relationship withour neighbours.We have always got ....................................................................................................................

8 Bob’s friends do not like his new haircut.Bob’s friends do not approve ......................................................................................................

9 Peter hadn’t called me for over two weeks.It was more ..................................................................................................................................

10 ‘We will miss the train if we do not makehaste,’ said Catherine. Catherine said that unless they ...................................................................................................

11 Many prices are not the same as they werelast year.Many prices have ........................................................................................................................

12 Only homegrown vegetables were used inmaking these salads.These salads were .......................................................................................................................

13 ‘I am sorry I was not able to attend your party,’Vicky said.Vicky ............................................................................................................................................

14 It’s unlikely that the plane will take off on time.The plane is not ...........................................................................................................................

15 I wouldn’t bother to water the plants today as itis going to rain tomorrow.It’s not ..........................................................................................................................................

16 You must fill in this application form so as tobe able to participate in the event.You are ........................................................................................................................................

17 ‘It doesn’t matter what you do since I won’tforgive you.’‘It makes ......................................................................................................................................

18 I advise you to take some days off work.You ...............................................................................................................................................

19 There is no doubt she did not mean to offendyou.There is no doubt she had ..........................................................................................................

20 Joshua asked me if he might borrow my bike.Joshua asked me if I could .........................................................................................................

21 Rick does not usually get up early in themornings.Rick isn’t ......................................................................................................................................


22 Paul bought the least expensive watch sincehe did not have more money on him.Paul wouldn’t ...............................................................................................................................

23 They are going to renovate the old theatre nextyear.The old theatre ............................................................................................................................

24 They need to find a solution to the problem assoon as possible.They need to come .....................................................................................................................

25 Ian and Tina helped me carry all of my luggage.Ian and Tina gave me ..................................................................................................................

26 It is a pity I did not visit Cambridge.If only ...........................................................................................................................................

27 Jim’s parents don’t allow him to stay out lateon weekdays.Jim’s parents don’t let .................................................................................................................

28 Jessica regrets going to the disco on Saturday.Jessica wishes she ......................................................................................................................

29 Mike spent about four hours doing thetranslation.It ...................................................................................................................................................

30 Helen will contact me as soon as she comesback from the trip.Helen will get ...............................................................................................................................

31 Gus is not capable of managing such a bigcompany.Gus doesn’t .................................................................................................................................

32 Brian doesn’t have the energy to keep onwalking.Brian is .........................................................................................................................................

33 No one blamed you for the fact that she didnot get the position.No one said it ..............................................................................................................................

34 Nowadays parking spaces are rarely found inthe centre of Sofia.Nowadays it .................................................................................................................................

35 Mr Horace is looking into the case at present.The case ...................................... investigated ......................................................................................................................................................

36 He locked the gate to prevent his dog fromgetting out.He locked the gate so .................................................................................................................

37 ‘What’s the depth of this lake?’ she asked.She wanted to know how ............................................................................................................

38 I expect you are pleased with your final examresults.I expect you must ........................................................................................................................

39 It goes without saying that studying hardbefore your exam is a must.It goes without saying that it .......................................................................................................

40 It was a mistake for you to tell off your brother.You ...............................................................................................................................................

41 They say the singer was discovered whiletaking part in a music show.The singer is ................................................................................................................................

42 There was no minced meat left at thebutcher’s.The butcher’s had run .................................................................................................................

43 The school performance was not attended bymany of the students’ parents. Only a ..........................................................................................................................................

44 There is no chance of organising the seminarwithin the next two weeks.It won’t .........................................................................................................................................

45 ‘Why don’t we go on a picnic at the weekend,Pete?’ said Rita.Rita suggested to Pete that they .................................................................................................


46 Rather than go out last night, we stayed athome.Instead .........................................................................................................................................

47 I’d prefer not to talk to her right now.I don’t feel ....................................................................................................................................

48 Everyone expects that Philip and Sophia willget married soon.Philip and Sophia are ..................................................................................................................

49 Derek advised me to go jogging regularly.‘If .............................................................................................................................,’ said Derek.

50 Ron did not spill the coffee.It ...................................................................................................................................................

51 There might be enough snow for skiing sotake your skis with you. Take your skis with you in ...........................................................................................................

52 Do you happen to know why he shouted atJulia?Do you happen to know what .....................................................................................................

53 I have been here only once before.This ..............................................................................................................................................

54 The price of the DVD-ROM does not includethe cost of delivery.The cost of delivery .....................................................................................................................

55 ‘Have you ever seen this film?’ she asked me.She wanted to know ....................................................................................................................

56 Lily hasn’t seen her grandparents for a month.It has ............................................................................................................................................

57 My aunt can’t cook traditional Bulgarian dishesvery well.My aunt isn’t ................................................................................................................................

58 The venue of the event isn’t close enough forus to walk.The venue of the event is ............................................................................................................

59 They are extending the restaurant into thegarden.The restaurant .............................................................................................................................

60 This box is so heavy that I can’t even lift it.This is ...........................................................................................................................................

61 Despite her being cold, she did not want me togive her something to put on.Although ......................................................................................................................................

62 I always have difficulty in convincing her thatshe is wrong.I always find .................................................................................................................................

63 There were very few students at school onFriday.Hardly ..........................................................................................................................................

64 My parents made me become a doctor.My parents insisted .....................................................................................................................

65 She once worked as a waitress.She used ......................................................................................................................................

66 You really don’t need to worry about him thatmuch.There is no ...................................................................................................................................

67 Would you mind not playing the music soloud?I’d .................................................................................................................................................

68 The security guards didn’t let us speak to thechampion.The security guards stopped us .................................................................................................

69 Could you tell me how much the red shirtcosts?I’d .................................................................................................................................................


70 You can do this without asking anyone forhelp.You don’t .....................................................................................................................................

71 Patrick has got the same number of DVDs asme.I have got .....................................................................................................................................

72 You need to stop eating sweets.You should cut ............................................................................................................................

73 The woman we met last night proved to beJack’s mother.The woman we met last night turned ..........................................................................................

74 Jim lost his mobile so he had to buy anotherone.Jim lost his mobile and as ...........................................................................................................

75 Do you have any idea when they are leavingfor Berlin?Do you happen ............................................................................................................................

76 I am sure they have visited Greece before.They must ....................................................................................................................................

77 The tea is too sweet for me to drink.The tea is so ................................................................................................................................

78 I have never worked with such intelligent people.These are .....................................................................................................................................

79 How long is it since you finished yoursecondary education?How long ago ..............................................................................................................................

80 Jenny is unaccustomed to going to work at 9in the morning.Jenny isn’t ...................................................................................................................................

81 You won’t be allowed to enter the buildingbecause you need a special pass.Unless ..........................................................................................................................................

82 They have never seen an interactive devicebefore.It’s the ..........................................................................................................................................

83 You should use this exit in case of anemergency.This exit ........................................................................................................................................

84 Cathy is on the verge of telling him the truth socall her immediately.Cathy is just about .......................................................................................................................

85 Maria’s sister has been going to basketballpractice for five years.Maria’s sister started ...................................................................................................................

86 The film we saw yesterday wasn’t as boring aswe had expected.The film we saw yesterday was more .........................................................................................

87 Do you feel like going to the theatre tonight?Are you ........................................................................................................................................

88 Although he is young, he always gives mewise advice.Despite .........................................................................................................................................

89 You had better start doing the gardening now.It’s about time ..............................................................................................................................

90 The last time I went to the cinema was a yearago.I have ...........................................................................................................................................

91 Tell Alex to come to my office should you seehim.If ...................................................................................................................................................

92 It’s a pity Jane can’t join us tonight.I wish ............................................................................................................................................

93 It’s possible that he has missed the bus.He may ........................................................................................................................................


94 Mrs Brown is our new team leader; she’s avery capable woman.Mrs Brown, ..................................................................................................................................

95 George wants to study in London, but hisparents won’t let him.If George’s ...................................................................................................................................

96 Maria can’t use the Internet. Dave can’t usethe Internet, either.Neither Maria ...............................................................................................................................

97 I called her name four times before she heardme.She couldn’t hear me until ..........................................................................................................

98 Nick repaired my car two days ago.I had Nick ..........................................................

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99 Riding a bike is easier than riding a horse.Riding a horse isn’t as .................................................................................................................

100 ‘Don’t touch the paint; it’s still wet,’ she said.She told me .................................................................................................................................


Multiple Choice

Directions: Circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

1 Participants are required to pay a registration… .A price C fee B cost D value

2 The … in the manual say that you need torestart the computer.A instructions C rulesB orders D tips

3 Mum will be … with your new position at thecompany.A gratified C fulfilledB pleased D thankful

4 At weddings, people usually dance … dances.A traditional C habitualB conventional D customary

5 She can’t join us as her lunch … is only 30minutes.A rest C breakB crack D pause

6 While in Africa, he was … on the leg by a snake.A chewed C tastedB nibbled D bitten

7 You will be given your boarding … when youcheck in.A receipt C acceptanceB pass D slip

8 All sales people present will receive free … ofour new product.A samples C testersB models D examples

9 Bring me the cookery book to check what …we need.A features C ingredientsB components D constituents

10 My laptop battery needs to be … every day.A renovated C refreshedB renewed D recharged

11 I took a lot of pictures in Los Angeles but Ihaven’t … the film yet.A developed C processedB practised D extended

12 I need to have a … with both Mike and Phil.A word C dialogueB gossip D exchange

13 He is planning to make a … about her attitude.A protest C disapprovalB dissatisfaction D complaint

14 I don’t trust her since she is always … stories.A making out C making offB making up D making over

15 Whenever we go clubbing, we spend a great… of money.A deal C amountB quantity D total

16 They all l iked the party and Jim was …pleased.A especially C mainlyB primarily D chiefly

17 I couldn’t understand what to do so I askedthe teacher for … .A assistance C cooperationB support D collaboration

18 No one … she will fire John and Mike.A waits C considersB expects D guesses

19 Helen has decided to … to our company forthe vacant position.A enrol C joinB register D apply

20 We were … the village when it started rainingin torrents.A reaching C approachingB advancing D arriving

21 I promise I will … the matter as soon aspossible.A look for C look upB look in D look into

22 Victoria is … to be one of the best universityprofessors.A regarded C consideredB viewed D noticed


23 People sometimes … her for your sister.A confuse C bewilderB mistake D err

24 Our f l ight was … due to bad weatherconditions.A stopped C cancelledB interrupted D suspended

25 The number of the … of the vil lage isdecreasing.A occupants C inhabitantsB dwellers D lodgers

26 The cabin … consists of two pilots and threeflight attendants.A staff C crewB team D personnel

27 It was a terrible accident, but he had only a …on his cheek.A spot C bruiseB damage D stain

28 We can’t afford to have interpreters as their …are very expensive.A salaries C wagesB fees D allowances

29 You must … the food before you put it intoyour rucksack.A pack C wrapB envelop D fold

30 Is it true that girls usually … after their fathers?A take C emergeB capture D appear

31 How much money do teachers in your country…?A profit C takeB earn D win

32 Ben was … of writing graffiti on the school wall.A excused C accusedB charged D blamed

33 The meeting has been … for Monday morning.A programmed C appointedB scheduled D timed

34 They really can’t … to travel by plane.A afford C allowB provide D spare

35 We would … appreciate all your feedback andcomments.A greatly C highlyB hugely D largely

36 She is considered to be the most … candidatefor the position.A proper C correctB suitable D accurate

37 He’s a difficult person; it’s difficult to … to anagreement with him.A reach C comeB arrive D achieve

38 The plane to Warsaw is about to … anyminute. A take up C take afterB take off D take down

39 Do you happen to have a … for a traditionalBulgarian dish?A description C prescriptionB recipe D method

40 … your warm pullover because it is coldoutside.A Put on C DressB Take off D Place

41 I don’t like your …; I suggest going for a walkinstead.A opinion C viewB outlook D idea

42 … the heavy snow, we wil l continue ourjourney.A Besides C In spite ofB Although D Even though

43 They are planning to … a new office nextmonth.A recruit C borrowB hire D rent

44 If you buy at least 10 books, you will get a 15%... .A discount C refundB tip D bargain

45 Alan sustained a very serious … in the planecrash last week.A pain C injuryB damage D harm


46 My landlady … while she was sleeping lastnight.A passed away C passed outB passed by D passed through

47 Doing yoga doesn’t … to me.A attract C appealB like D please

48 The publishing house … excellent after salesservices to its customers.A provides C contributesB presents D delivers

49 In order to see the Managing Director, oneneeds to … an appointment.A fix C takeB give D make

50 He hopes that one day he will … his dream ofbecoming a lawyer. A fulfil C succeedB perform D complete

51 My cousin … his driving test when he was 19years old.A took C receivedB obtained D went

52 It was her eloquence that really … myattention.A gripped C caughtB snatched D seized

53 They are planning to … house next year.A move C shiftB transfer D displace

54 Hundreds of people took … in the festival lastmonth.A up C afterB part D place

55 Athena would like to go on a … of the USA. A journey C tripB tour D travel

56 The students are setting … the bake sale tablesat 7 o’clock tomorrow morning.A off C upB in D on

57 I think we must get … at the third bus stop, butI am not quite sure.A up C onB in D off

58 None of my classmates … in the play at theend of the school year.A staged C directedB performed D produced

59 The newly-built school in our neighbourhoodhas a lot of sports … .A facilities C conveniencesB resources D appliances

60 Onions are a common ingredient in Bulgarian… .A menu C consumptionB cuisine D kitchen

61 Nowadays, more and more people are gettinga flu … .A immunisation C preparationB vaccination D intoxication

62 Getting enough exercise is an important partof a … lifestyle.A healthy C balancedB good D fit

63 It is … that we eat a lot of fruit and vegetables.A urged C orderedB recommended D insisted

64 Whenever I travel to a foreign country, I alwaysvisit … monuments.A historical C authenticB out-of-date D older

65 She … money and property after he fatherdied.A inherited C wonB received D gained

66 My brother has put on weight as he eats foodthat is … in fat.A tall C fullB high D strong

67 The Town Hall was … down last year by a verystrong hurricane.A destroyed C burntB knocked D ruined

68 They … a lot of leaflets during theirpromotional campaign.A gave away C gave inB gave off D gave up


69 In the …, my father was a heavy smoker butnow he hates cigarettes.A period C historyB background D past

70 The first … I met Anna, I did not find herfriendly at all.A opportunity C timeB occasion D moment

71 Jessica is … on windsurfing.A pleased C eagerB fond D keen

72 Carol couldn’t utter a(n) … word the momentshe saw Dave.A only C singleB particular D peculiar

73 He tried really hard and he finally … to fit hisclothes into a small suitcase.A managed C succeededB resulted D achieved

74 Tim is very young so it won’t be difficult for himto get … his illness.A on C outB over D up

75 Did Sue and Beatrice … you about theiramusing experience last week.A say C explainB spoke D tell

76 Anyone can get a … for this ELT newspaper.A contribution C subscriptionB donation D payment

77 She can’t see the board well which … her tosquint and have headaches.A brings C fetchesB causes D makes

78 Catherine put a lot of … into her presentationand it was very successful.A effort C labourB attempt D sweat

79 Both of them felt very … and empty after theylost their dog. A sad C angryB weak D tired

80 The owner of the shop always gives a discountto her … customers.A normal C regularB standard D common

81 Teachers have to … a good example for theirstudents.A give C putB set D place

82 If I were you, I would stop … about the examsso much.A bothering C worryingB disturbing D annoying

83 This train crosses the … between Bulgaria andTurkey.A boundary C borderB line D edge

84 After struggling with his homework, he … allthe tasks successfully.A completed C achievedB ended D settled

85 Victor’s parents don’t … him go clubbing onweekdays.A allow C letB permit D consent

86 They have decided to … their wedding untilnext year.A postpone C cancelB suspend D interrupt

87 Ben’s Biology teacher makes students learn alltheir lessons by … .A chance C sightB heart D luck

88 People who want to work abroad need a … .A license C permitB certificate D diploma

89 All our experts are working hard to find a wayto … with the problem.A grasp C tackleB deal D do

90 Many teachers have a strong … on theirstudents’ lives.A influence C effectB guidance D persuasion


91 You should buy the latest … of this bilingualdictionary.A volume C copyB issue D edition

92 We … Plovdiv at about 9 o’clock in the evening.A arrived C gotB reached D came

93 The school-leaving ceremony will take … on22nd May.A site C placeB scene D venue

94 It’s not a good idea to cook … food.A frozen C freezingB icy D chilled

95 Val has never been very … on skiing or diving.A keen C willingB determined D enthusiastic

96 You need to … your application forms to ourhead office.A present C proposeB offer D submit

97 I have been in such a situation and I know …how you feel.A exactly C correctlyB essentially D distinctly

98 How many years is your identity card … for?A due C validB worthy D valued

99 The school director liked the way I … with thenaughty students.A dealt C metB faced D cared

100 Does your son … believe that Santa Clausexists?A frankly C actuallyB positively D fairly


Sentence Completion

Directions: Circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

1 ‘What time … to bed last night?’ ‘Around 11o’clock.’ A did you go C you went B have you gone D were you going

2 Dad is keen on reading … Observer newspaperevery evening.A an C aB - D the

3 ‘What … when you got home today?’ ‘Theywere playing in the garden.’A the children were doingB the children didC were the children doingD did the children do

4 ‘Is Oscar in the office?’ ‘Yes, he … from abusiness trip.A comes backB has just come backC is coming backD just has come back

5 Mum is very tired now because she … thehousework all day long.A has done C is doingB had done D has been doing

6 ‘Can I have … coffee, please?’ ‘Yes, sure.’A any C littleB some D a few

7 Lesley sent me a text message after the plane… at the airport in Slovenia.A lands C will landB has landed D had landed

8 It’s time for her to get up. She … since 2o’clock.A is sleeping C has been sleepingB was sleeping D had been sleeping

9 They … in the forest for two hours when itstarted raining.A had been walkingB would be walkingC walkedD would have been walking

10 There were … people in the room that wecould hardly breathe.A so many C such manyB such D so a lot of

11 It was … seminar that many people left beforeit was over.A so boring C so a boringB such boring D such a boring

12 Molly and Brian … cartoons when they werechildren.A are used to watchingB get used to watchingC used to watchD are used to watch

13 They … in Varna for seven years before theymoved to Sofia.A have lived C have been livingB would live D had been living

14 Valerie was watching TV when George … her aring.A gave C was givingB had given D is giving

15 You … smoke in here. You had better find asmoking area.A must C don’t have toB needn’t D can’t

16 I think your car is in much better shape …mine.A from C ofB than D the

17 Mark was sweeping the floor while Kim … thefurniture.A has been dusting C had dustedB had been dusting D was dusting

18 Richard isn’t as … at English as Bob andVicky.A better C goodB the best D better than

19 Maria … to her favourite CD very often.A is listening C listensB will have listened D don’t listen


20 Alexander didn’t phone me … he didn’t want tobother me.A while C asB so D neither

21 You … water the plants. I watered themyesterday evening.A needn’t C mustn’tB can’t D shan’t

22 The film … by the time we got to the cinema.A started C was startingB had been starting D had started

23 Boris never … attend lectures when he was atuniversity.A didn’t use to C used toB uses to D was using to

24 I hope Jenny and Joan … tomorrow morning.A won’t oversleepB won’t have oversleptC won’t be oversleepingD are oversleeping

25 If he … home early, I will tell him to phone you.A came C had comeB comes D will come

26 Tracey will join us … she finishes work.A as soon as C byB while D and

27 They … to spend their summer vacation abroad.A will C will be goingB will be D are going

28 If you keep your promise, I … you that newcomputer game.A am buying C buyB am going and buy D will buy

29 You may … my laptop if you promise to handleit carefully.A to use C useB be use D used

30 Lucy … her accountant on Friday afternoon.A is seen C is seeingB sees D has been seeing

31 Let’s make a decision before she … back.A will come C comesB is coming D will comes

32 ‘Has she ever worked in an office before?’ ‘No,but she is … to it.’A used C getting used B using D got used

33 If I had finished work earlier, I … to the cinemawith you.A will come C would comeB would have come D had come

34 By the time he gets to the railway station, thetrain … .A will be left C will be leavingB will have left D will leave

35 This time next Monday they … their final examin English.A will sit C will sittingB will be sitting D will have been sitting

36 She said she … some days off to visit hergrandparents.A will take C tookB would take D has taken

37 The mechanic … my car by next Wednesday.A will have repaired C will be repairingB has repaired D is repairing

38 Alison refused … me when Dan was leaving forAmsterdam.A to tell C tellingB to have told D to be telling

39 Amanda did not meet the requirements. …, theystill offered her the position of editor-in-chief.A But C MoreoverB Though D However

40 More and more people … the Internet in thenear future.A are using C used to useB will be using D have been using

41 Susie suggested … on a picnic at the weekend.A go C to goB going D went

42 Georgia denied … Mr Simmons before.A having met C to have metB to be meeting D having been met

43 He said that he … thirsty and was going to buyhimself a large Coke.A is C wasB had been D will be


44 My DVD player … by next Friday.A will not repairB won’t have been repairedC will not be repairingD won’t be repair

45 Their teachers advised them … more grammarexercises.A to do C doingB to doing D to have done

46 Where did these flowers come …?A with C fromB by D of

47 Tim accused us of … all our classmates hissecret.A telling C having been toldB to tell D having to tell

48 The guide asked us … a lot of time shopping.A to not spend C not spendingB not to spend D not to be spent

49 My parents didn’t let me … up till midnight lastSaturday.A to stay C stayB staying D to be stay

50 The curtains in the living room need … .A to wash C to have washingB be washed D washing

51 Lori looks exactly … her mother.A like C asB after D for

52 Louisa works … an ELT consultant for apublishing company.A as C likeB for D since

53 The older she gets, the … unfriendly shebecomes.A most C leastB more D –

54 I saw Rob … the library fifteen minutes ago.A enter C entersB to enter D entered

55 … going swimming after school, Roy?A How about C Let’sB Why don’t we D Shall we

56 … the weather was bad, we decided to go fora walk.A In spite of C DespiteB As a result D Although

57 Looking after a pet is not an easy thing. …,pets are great company for people living ontheir own.A While C On the other handB As well as D On that hand

58 My twin brother has blue eyes … I have browneyes.A despite C althoughB whereas D nevertheless

59 It was … beautiful cathedral that we all tookpictures of it.A so C such aB such D so a

60 Jessica studied really hard. …, she didn’t passall of her final exams.A However C DespiteB Although D Even though

61 It snowed all day long. …, the outdoor eventswere cancelled.A As a result C NeverthelessB Moreover D In addition

62 My aunt Sheryl … paid for my trip to England,but also gave me some pocket money.A as well C not onlyB in addition D as well as

63 “Why have you brought that manycatalogues?” “… that there will be a lot ofattendees at the seminar and we might runout.”A Because C For fearB Since D In case

64 Mrs Connor has just cancelled herappointment with you … the fact that there wasno one to look after her baby.A due to C becauseB as D for the reason that

65 ‘I don’t like staying at home on Saturdayevenings.’ ‘…’A So do I. C Neither I do.B Nor do I. D I don’t, too.


66 My son always has trouble … up early in themorning and he’s always late for school.A to get C gettingB get D to be getting

67 Her new book is expected … in two weeks’time.A to have come out C come outB comes out D to come out

68 I think you should try … a glass of milk withhoney before going to sleep. It will help you.A to be drinking C drinkB drinking D to drinking

69 Don’t be angry with her. I am sure she did notmean … you.A to offend C offendingB offend D to have offended

70 ‘They spent their summer holidays at theseaside last year.’ ‘…’A So did we. C We did, either.B So we did. D Nor did we.

71 ‘What’s that noise coming from the Browns’flat?’ ‘Jill must … her birthday.’A have celebratedB celebrateC be celebratingD have been celebrating

72 Take off your shoes before entering the room,…?A will you C do youB don’t you D shall you

73 Someone is calling my name, …?A isn’t he C aren’t theyB are they D isn’t someone

74 How often do you … your hair cut?A do C getsB have D did

75 Sheila prefers travelling by bus … travelling bytrain.A than C rather B to D rather to

76 When I was a student I learnt how to dance …tango.A a C –B an D the

77 I should … Jenny out last night. She felt solonely at home.A ask C askedB have asked D had asked

78 … dictionaries can be used while the exam isin progress.A None C NoB None of D Not

79 When did you last …?A have your teeth checkedB have your teeth checkC check your teethD got your teeth checked

80 ‘These cakes taste really delicious.’ ‘They weremade … strawberries.’A with the C byB by the D with

81 … you need more information, do not hesitateto contact me.A Would C ShouldB Will D Had

82 If you had kept a stiff upper lip yesterday, you… now.A wouldn’t be sorryB wouldn’t sorryC wouldn’t have been sorryD won’t be sorry

83 Victor said that he was going to deliver a talkthe … month.A last C followingB that D previous

84 You can borrow my laptop … you bring it backtomorrow afternoon.A unless C if notB suppose D as long as

85 The teacher told us that the Earth … aroundthe Sun.A is revolving C revolveB revolves D revolved

86 If you go for a walk, … some vegetables fromthe greengrocer’s.A will buy C buyB bought D will buy you


87 Is the water in the swimming pool … for us toswim in?A warm enough C too warmB very warm D enough warm

88 Is that the boy … took your bike without askingyou?A which C whomB who D whose

89 The stew … delicious. Who cooked it?A tastes C is tastedB is tasting D is being tasted

90 Are you OK, Marie? You … pale at the moment.A are looking C lookingB looked D looks

91 These green dungarees … Ned perfectly.A fit C fittingB are fitting D are fitted

92 Due to global warming the climate … hotterand hotter.A gets C gettingB is getting D get

93 I have a lot of shirts, none of … will fit you.A whom C theyB all D which

94 Tommy …, Mum. I am fed up with him.A is always yelling C yells alwaysB always yelling D always is yelling

95 Although Bob and Maria … to Thessalonicatwice this year, they are going again next week.A are going C have goneB did go D have been

96 The board of directors … a meeting at themoment.A has just had C is havingB had had D are to have

97 These velvet jeans … very soft.A feel C feelsB are feeling D is feeling

98 This salad was made … tomatoes, cucumbersand onions.A of C byB with D via

99 Marie asked me … anybody her secret.A to not tell C tell notB not tell to D not to tell

100 He denied that he … the vase.A breaking C having brokenB was broken D had broken

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Test A

Part OneListening Comprehension

Task 11 A 3 C 5 C 7 B2 B 4 A 6 B 8 C

Task 29 A 11 D 13 D 15 D

10 C 12 A 14 A

Part TwoReading Comprehension

Task 116 C 18 B 20 C 22 B17 B 19 A 21 D 23 B

Task 224 C 26 A 28 B 30 C 25 B 27 B 29 B

Part ThreeUse of English

Task 1: Cloze Test31 A 34 C 37 D 40 C 43 D32 B 35 A 38 B 41 A 44 C33 C 36 B 39 D 42 B 45 A

Task 2: Sentence Completion46 B 48 C 50 C 52 A 54 B47 C 49 D 51 C 53 D 55 D

Task 3 Three: Sentence Transformations56 We had a wonderful time at Jimmy’s birthday

party last Saturday. 57 It is not necessary for you to accompany me to

the hospital if you don’t have time. 58 Brian’s mother told him she wouldn’t give him any

pudding until he had eaten his supper. 59 If Ron and Vicky had studied hard, they would

have passed their final exams. 60 Angela and her brother are said to be very gifted

children.

Test B


Task 11 B 3 B 5 C 7 C 9 C2 A 4 B 6 C 8 A

Task 210 B 12 A 14 A11 C 13 C 15 A


Task 116 C 18 B 20 C 22 A 24 A17 A 19 C 21 B 23 B

Task 225 A 27 B 29 B 26 C 28 D 30 A


Task 1: Cloze Test31 A 34 B 37 A 40 C 43 C32 C 35 B 38 B 41 C 44 C33 A 36 C 39 B 42 A 45 D

Task 2: Sentence Completion46 A 48 C 50 B 52 D 54 D47 A 49 A 51 A 53 B 55 A

Task 3 Three: Sentence Transformations56 My father says that I am not old enough to drive

our new car.57 Sofia succeeded in finalising the project before

she went on a business trip.58 My grandmother’s old washing machine hasn’t

been mended yet.59 There aren’t many people who can afford to go on

a two-week holiday nowadays.60 Pamporovo reminds me of the day when I first met

my girlfriend.


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Task 11 A 3 A 5 A2 B 4 C

Task 26 B 8 B7 C 9 A

Task 310 B 12 C 14 D11 A 13 B 15 A


Task 116 A 18 A 20 C 22 B 24 B17 C 19 A 21 C 23 A 25 C

Task 226 A 27 B 28 D 29 B 30 A


Task 1: Cloze Test31 A 34 C 37 D 40 A 43 A32 B 35 D 38 D 41 C 44 A33 C 36 B 39 B 42 A 45 B

Task 2: Sentence Completion46 B 48 A 50 B 52 C 54 B47 C 49 C 51 D 53 A 55 B

Task 3 Three: Sentence Transformations56 It was such a tasty meal that he asked the hostess

if he could have some more.57 My parents, my sister and I haven’t been to the

seaside for a long time.58 Andrew, who hasn’t been here for weeks, is going

to visit us tomorrow.59 There isn’t a worse time to drive a car in big cities

such as Sofia, than during the rush hour.60 We had better talk with Jake’s parents before we

punish him so severely.

Test D


Task 11 C 3 A 5 B2 B 4 C

Task 26 C 8 A7 B 9 A

Task 310 B 12 C 14 D11 D 13 C 15 B


Task 116 B 18 B 20 A 22 A17 A 19 C 21 B 23 B

Task 224 D 26 A 28 C 30 D25 D 27 B 29 A


Task 1: Cloze Test31 A 34 D 37 D 40 A 43 A32 C 35 B 38 C 41 B 44 C33 B 36 C 39 C 42 C 45 D

Task 2: Sentence Completion46 C 48 D 50 C 52 D 54 C47 D 49 A 51 C 53 B 55 A

Task 3 Three: Sentence Transformations56 You can’t (mustn’t) use the office phone to make

personal calls.57 This was the first time Derek and Alice had

attended such a pleasant house warming party.(This was the most pleasant house warming partyDerek and Alice had ever attended).

58 Cindy said that they were in a hurry since theperformance started in less than 15 minutes.

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59 Neither Sam nor Andy likes eating at Chineserestaurants.

60 You shouldn’t have told my girlfriend everything Ihad shared with you.

Test E


Task 11 B 3 A 5 C2 A 4 C 6 D

Task 27 B 9 B 11 A 13 A 15 C8 A 10 A 12 C 14 B


Task 116 A 18 B 20 B 22 C 24 A17 C 19 B 21 C 23 A 25 C

Task 226 C 27 C 28 D 29 C 30 B


Task 1: Cloze Test31 D 34 D 37 B 40 A 43 B32 B 35 B 38 D 41 C 44 A33 A 36 D 39 A 42 B 45 B

Task 2: Sentence Completion46 A 48 C 50 A 52 B 54 B47 D 49 B 51 B 53 B 55 D

Task 3 Three: Sentence Transformations56 It was when I got to her house that I remembered I

had forgotten to turn off the cooker.57 Mona wishes she had consulted someone before

buying a new DVD player. 58 He asked me how long Dane has been working

for Billy’s company. 59 Philip is being accused by the school director of

having offended his Biology teacher.

60 Mike is likely to try to find a well-paid job before hegets married to Kylie

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1 She isn’t patient enough to be a primary teacher.2 They’d rather drink tea than coffee.3 Wendy told Tim that if he didn’t tidy his room, she

would not let him go out.4 It doesn’t cost anything to have a glass of wine

and some cheese. 5 There’s no difference between Mike’s new iPod

and mine.6 Everyone in the office congratulated me on my

birthday apart from (except for) Ron.7 We have always got on well with our neighbours. 8 Bob’s friends do not approve of his new haircut.9 It was more than two weeks since Peter (last)

called me.10 Catherine said that unless they made haste, they

would miss the train.11 Many prices have changed since last year. 12 These salads were made using only homegrown

vegetables.13 Vicky apologised for not being able (for having not

been able)/for being unable (for having beenunable) to attend my party.

14 The plane is not likely to take off on time. 15 It’s not worth watering the plants today as it is

going to rain tomorrow.16 You are required to fill in this application form so

as to be able to participate in the event.17 ‘It makes no difference what you do since I won’t

forgive you.’18 You had better take some days off work.19 There is no doubt she had no intention of

offending you.20 Joshua asked me if I could lend him my bike.21 Rick isn’t used to getting up early in the mornings.22 Paul wouldn’t have bought the least expensive

watch if he had had more money on him.23 The old theatre is going to be renovated next year.24 They need to come up with a solution to the

problem as soon as possible.25 Ian and Tina gave me a (helping) hand with all of

my luggage.

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26 If only I had visited Cambridge.27 Jim’s parents don’t let him stay out late on

weekdays.28 Jessica wishes she hadn’t gone to the disco on

Saturday.29 It took Mike four hours to do the translation.30 Helen will get in touch with me as soon as she

comes back from the trip.31 Gus doesn’t have the ability to manage such a big

company.32 Brian is too tired to keep on walking.33 No one said it was your fault that she didn’t get

the position.34 Nowadays it is rare to find parking spaces in the

centre of Sofia.35 The case is being investigated by Mr Horace at

present. 36 He locked the gate so that his dog couldn’t

(wouldn’t) get out.37 She wanted to know how deep that lake was.38 I expect you must be pleased with your final exam

results. 39 It goes without saying that it is necessary (for you)

to study hard before your exam.40 You should not have told off your brother. 41 The singer is said to have been discovered while

taking part in a music show.42 The butcher’s had run out of minced meat.43 Only a few of the students’ parents attended the

school performance.44 It won’t be possible to organise the seminar within

the next two weeks.45 Rita suggested to Pete that they go on a picnic at

the weekend.46 Instead of going out last night, we stayed at home.47 I don’t feel like talking to her right now.48 Philip and Sophia are expected to get married soon.49 ‘If I were you, I would go jogging regularly,’ Derek

said.50 It wasn’t Ron that (who) spilt the coffee. 51 Take your skis with you in case there is enough

snow for skiing.52 Do you happen to know what made him shout at

Julia?53 This is the second time I have been here.54 The cost of delivery is not included in the price of

the DVD-ROM.

55 She wanted to know if I had ever seen that film.56 It has been a month since Lily last saw her

granparents.57 My aunt isn’t very good at cooking traditional

Bulgarian dishes.58 The venue of the event is too far away for us to walk. 59 The restaurant is being extended into the garden. 60 This is such a heavy box that I can’t even lift it.61 Although she was cold, she did not want me to

give her something to put on.62 I always find it difficult to convince her that she is

wrong.63 Hardly anyone was/any students were at school

on Friday.64 My parents insisted on my becoming a doctor.65 She used to work as a waitress. 66 There is no point in worrying/no need to worry about

him that much. 67 I’d rather you didn’t play the music so loud.68 The security guards stopped us from speaking to

the champion.69 I’d like to know how much the red shirt costs.70 You don’t need to ask anyone for help to do this. 71 I have got as many DVDs as Patrick.72 You should cut down on (eating) sweets.73 The woman we met last night turned out to be

Jack’s mother.74 Jim lost his mobile and as a result he bought

another one.75 Do you happen to know when they are leaving for

Berlin?76 They must have visited Greece before.77 The tea is so sweet that I can’t drink it.78 These are the most intelligent people I have ever

worked with.79 How long ago did you finish your secondary

education?80 Jenny isn’t used to going to work at 9 in the

morning.81 Unless you have a special pass, you won’t be

allowed to enter the building.82 It’s the first time they have seen an interactive

device.83 This exit should be used in case of an emergency.84 Cathy is just about to tell him the truth, so call her

immediately.

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85 Maria’s sister started going to basketball practicefive years ago.

86 The film we saw yesterday was more interestingthan we had expected.

87 Are you in the mood for going to the theatre tonight?88 Despite being young (the fact that he is young),

he always gives me wise advice.89 It’s about time you started doing the gardening.90 I have not been to the cinema for a year.91 If you see Alex, tell him to come to my office.92 I wish Jane could join us tonight.93 He may have missed the bus.94 Mrs Brown, who is a very capable woman, is our

new team leader.95 If George’s parents let him, he will/would study in

London.96 Neither Maria nor Dave can use the Internet.97 She couldn’t hear me until I had called her name

four times.98 I had Nick repair my car two days ago.99 Riding a horse isn’t as easy as riding a bike.100 She told me not to touch the paint because it was

still wet.

Multiple Choice

Sentence Completion

1 A2 D3 C4 B5 D6 B7 D8 C9 A

10 A11 D12 C13 D14 A15 D16 B17 D18 C19 C20 C

21 A22 D23 C24 A25 B26 A27 D28 D29 C30 C31 C32 C33 B34 B35 B36 B37 A38 A39 D40 B

41 B42 A43 C44 B45 A46 C47 A48 B49 C50 D51 A52 A53 B54 A55 A56 D57 C58 B59 C60 A

61 A62 C63 C64 A65 B66 C67 D68 B69 A70 A71 C72 A73 C74 B75 B76 D77 B78 C79 A80 D

81 C82 A83 C84 D85 B86 C87 A88 B89 A90 A91 A92 B93 D94 A95 D96 C97 A98 B99 D100 D

1 C2 A3 B4 A5 C6 D7 B8 A9 C

10 D11 A12 A13 D14 B15 A16 A17 A18 B19 D20 C

21 D22 C23 B24 C25 C26 C27 C28 B29 C30 A31 B32 C33 B34 A35 C36 B37 C38 B39 B40 A

41 D42 C43 D44 A45 C46 A47 C48 A49 D50 A51 A52 C53 A54 B55 B56 C57 D58 B59 A60 B

61 B62 A63 B64 A65 A66 B67 B68 A69 D70 C71 D72 C73 A74 B75 D76 C77 B78 A79 A80 C

81 B82 C83 C84 A85 C86 A87 B88 C89 B90 A91 D92 B93 C94 A95 A96 D97 A98 C99 A100 C

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Test A

Part OneTask 1 Hey, all you young people out there! If you’re between21 and 28, you’ve probably just got out of school oryou’re still in University. Chances are, you’ve neverhad a full-time job and even if you’re working andgoing to school right now, your job has nothing to dowith what you’d like to do in the future! Right?Well, finding your first job can be quite frustrating.People don’t want to hire you because you’ve got noexperience, but you can’t get experience without a job!Sometimes you just feel there are no opportunities forpeople like you looking to enter the work force. Butdon’t give up! Many companies hire recent universitygraduates with no experience. The first step to take if you’re looking for a job for thefirst time is to decide what field you want to work inand what you need to learn to do so. You can do thisby reading about the f ield, talking to careercounsellors, or simply asking someone in the field. Askthem which skills you need, how they started in theircareer, and if they have any advice for you. Don’t forget about your part-time jobs! Manyemployers know that working part time, especiallywhen attending school, is a big commitment andresponsibility. Most companies look for candidateswho have some kind of part-time experience. Employers also look for candidates who have beeninvolved in community organisations, clubs or volunteeractivities. Don’t think that an experience is not worthmentioning just because you didn’t get paid for it.

Part OneTask 2

Lynn: Hello?Barbara: Hi Lynn! It’s Barbara.

Lynn: Barbara ... I’m sorry, Barbara who?Barbara: Don’t you remember? It’s me, Barbara from

New York City Ballet. We went to balletschool together for two years!

Lynn: Oh my gosh! Barbara Taylor! Taylor, right?Barbara: Yeah, that’s it! How are you?

Lynn: I’m fine, thanks. How are you?Barbara: Oh fine, thank you! I know it’s been a long

time since we spoke!Lynn: My gosh, it’s been at least eight years!

Barbara: Wow, that long, huh? Time flies! Well, thereason why I am calling you after 8 years isbecause I’m organising a reunion … It’sbeen so long since we all graduated fromballet school and I thought it’s such ashame that most of us haven’t kept intouch. So Jane, Frank and I are organisinga barbecue at Frank’s house, and I think itwould be great if you came!

Lynn: Wow! That’s wonderful! I haven’t seenanyone for such a long time! It would begreat to catch up on old times. How manypeople are coming to this barbecue?

Barbara: Well, we’ve got about 25 people so far. Wecouldn’t reach everyone. I guess a lot ofpeople may have moved or changed theirphone numbers.

Lynn: Yeah, that’s probably it. When’s the reunion?Barbara: It’s on Saturday, 7 August. That’s in about

three weeks from today. Lynn: Perfect! I don’t think I’ve got anything planned

… Count me in for now, and if anythinghappens, I’ll ring you and let you know.

Barbara: That’s great! Here’s my phone number. Doyou have a pen and paper?

Lynn: Yeah, just give me a second … OK, go ahead.Barbara: It’s 555-7231.

Lynn: 555-7231, got it!Barbara: Well, I’ll be looking forward to seeing you at

the party!Lynn: Me too! And thank you so much for the

invitation, Barbara!Barbara: Oh, it’s my pleasure! Have a good evening,

Lynn.Lynn: Likewise. Bye!

Test B

Part OneTask 1 You already have to deal with teachers telling you tosettle down, your parents asking you to be quiet, andyour big brothers and sisters telling you to go away. Now, some scientists are trying to get us all to besilent. They say that we may be surprised by what wehear when we stop and listen. Paying attention tonatural sounds could also help us do a better job ofkeeping our planet healthy.


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Chris Shaver of the National Park Service in Denver,Colorado, says that natural sounds are important. Animalsuse sounds to communicate with one another, and, justas cutting down trees threatens the wilderness, so doesinterrupting the natural sounds of the environment. Protecting the sounds of nature is a big part of whatChris Shaver does. As chief of the Air Resources Divisionof the National Park Service, she is leading a major effortto study and preserve natural sounds. She believes thatthere ought to be a place in every park where peoplecan go and hear natural sounds. Just like there are ‘nosmoking’ zones, there should be ‘no noise’ zones.

Part OneTask 2 Interviewer: Today we are talking to Dr Richard Selzer,

the writer. He is a retired doctor and teacherand has written ten books and receivedmany awards. So Richard, how did you findenough hours in a day to be a doctor,teacher, writer, husband and father?

Richard: I was a doctor but I always thought Iwanted to be a surgeon and was studyingfor this but when I was 40 I gave up andbegan to write. Then my life changed. Igave up almost everything except mywork as a doctor, my family and mywriting. I didn’t play cards, go to themovies or to dinner parties. I would finishmy work at the hospital, go home, talk tomy wife and kids, have dinner and thenimmediately go to bed around 7.30 or8.00. At 1 am, I would get up, make sometea and, while the rest of the world wasasleep, I wrote. After three or four years,people began to publish my articles.

Interviewer: Did anyone encourage you?Richard: Well, none of my friends tried to encourage

me as they didn’t know I was trying tomake it as a writer. Friends and colleaguesjust thought I was busy working andsimply wanted to stay at home in my freetime as I wasn’t very sociable. But, ofcourse, my wife and children supportedand helped me a lot.

Interviewer: Are there any books or articles you areproud of?

Richard: Yes, I’m proud of the first three chapters ofMortal Lessons. They are on reading listsin every medical school in the country,and so is my book Letters to a YoungDoctor. I’m proud of those, but what is thegreatest reward is the fact that otherpeople are learning from my work. Thatmakes me feel useful to society.

Interviewer: How do you feel when you look back onyour earlier works?

Richard: Sometimes I think, ‘Did that come out ofme?’. Sometimes I’m embarrassed, butmore often I’m pleased with the work. Ican turn to a page and read part of anarticle and think, ‘You know, that’s notbad – I wonder if I could still do that?’.

Interviewer: Do you feel people will read your booksin the future?

Richard: People still read the books that I wrote 25years ago. I think that, in all honesty,some of my work will last. It has lasted for25 years, and I’m sure my next works willlast another 25. This pleases me a lot.

Interviewer: Do you have any advice for people whowant to write about medicine?

Richard: Yes, become a doctor first because awriter can’t make a living – you have tosupport yourself and your family. Butwriting is a very personal thing. It’s likeyour fingerprint – no one else has exactlyyour style. A lucky writer will find his ownstyle but an unlucky one will always haveto make himself write in an unnaturalwriting style. When this happens, it’suncomfortable: writing is painful.

Abridged from Teen Ink, Interview with Doctor/Writer:Richard Selzer by Sylvia K. – E. Setauket, NY

Test C

Part OneTask 1 Host: Welcome to “Where to Eat”. This week we

sent our restaurant reviewer, Russ Barker, toRico’s Restaurant on New Street. So, Russ,how was it?

Russ: Excellent. This little restaurant is a real find. Itseems like it should be on a quiet side street

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in Rome rather than on a crowded high streetin the middle of an English city. The décor isvery traditional with small wooden tables andchairs and beautiful pictures of the Italiancountryside on the walls. The atmosphere isgreat, too, so calm and peaceful with lowlighting and soft music. It is a family runrestaurant and the owners greet everyonepersonally. As for the food, it is fantastic. It’sall home made from traditional recipes andtastes delicious. I especially recommend theminestrone soup and lasagna. It is notexpensive either; a three-course meal withwine will cost about í20 per person. Overall,great food, great atmosphere and great value.

Part OneTask 2 Welcome to Kensington Palace. We hope that you willenjoy your visit and that it will be as interesting andinformative as we can make it.In order to do this, visitors will be divided into groupsof ten and a qualified guide will take them on their tour.Please stay with your guide at all times. He will explainthe palace history and discuss the paintings *that youwill see. Your guide will be delighted to answer anyquestions you may have at the end of each stage ofthe tour. Highlights of your tour wil l include the StateApartments, the Cupola Room and the King’s Gallerywith its fine collection of 17th century paintings. Weask that you not touch any of the exhibits and to makesure that children do not shout or run about. Feel freeto take photographs, but please be careful not todisturb other visitors while doing so.There is a gift shop where a wide range of gifts andsouvenirs are available, next to the Orangeryrestaurant, which is open for morning coffee, lightlunches and afternoon tea. This is the only area wherefood is allowed, so please do not eat or drink anythingelse in the palace.

From a leaflet on Kensington Palace

Part OneTask 3 Interviewer: With me today is Joe Matthews, an

experienced yachtsman. Welcome, Joe.JM: Thank you.

Interviewer: Now … Joe we know that you’ve been asailor for about twenty-five years now,and yet last year you had an experiencethat nearly cost you your life. Whatexactly happened?

JM: Well, I was sailing across the Channelfrom Dover to Calais, which is a veryshort distance, when I decided to changecourse and cross to Cherbourg, instead.It is near La Hague, which is furthersouthwest on the French coast. It was ajourney I had made several times before,so I felt comfortable making the changeat the last moment. I’d checked theweather forecast that morning, so I didn’tbother to check again on my radio. Andthat was my big mistake.

Interviewer: Why?JM: Because there was a storm coming. I had

sailed in storms before, but unfortunately,this time the weather got worse very fast.When I tried to start the engine on myboat, nothing happened because thebattery was dead.

Interviewer: So what did you do?JM: Luckily, my radio was still working so I

called for help. I told the coast guard thatmy engine had failed and that I couldn’tcontrol the boat. Thankfully, I was alreadyclose to the French coast so the rescueteam arrived very quickly.

Interviewer: And there was no way you could fightyour way through the storm?

JM: Normally I could have, but the strongwind tore one of the sails.

Interviewer: Goodness, you were very unlucky!JM: To be honest, I think I was very careless.

My brother had told me to check the sailsand the engine the day before I left. Hehad also warned me that the weather atthat time of the year could change veryquickly. I should have listened to hisadvice. From now on I will certainly paymore attention to him and be more careful.

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JM: No, never. It reminded me I shouldalways check everything before I sail andalways listen to my brother. You can’tcontrol the sea but you can be preparedfor problems. I never want to experienceanything like that again.

Interviewer: I can certainly understand that, Joe!

Test D

Part OneTask 1 One evening, when Charlie went in to see hisgrandparents, he said to them, “Is it really true thatWonka’s Chocolate Factory is the biggest in the world?”“True?” cried all four of them at once. “Of course it’strue! Good heavens, didn’t you know that? It’s aboutfifty times as big as any other!”“And is Mr Willy Wonka really the cleverest chocolatemaker in the world?” asked Charlie.“Oh, what a man he is, this Mr Willy Wonka!” criedGrandpa Joe. “Did you know, for example, that he hashimself invented more than two hundred new kinds ofchocolate bars, each with a different centre, each farsweeter and creamier and more delicious thananything the other chocolate factories make?”Grandpa Joe continued, “Mr Willy Wonka has createdmarshmallows that taste of violets, and rich caramels thatchange colour every ten seconds as you suck them, andlittle feathery delights that melt away deliciously themoment you put them between your lips. He haschewing gum that never loses its taste, and sugarballoons that you can blow up to enormous sizes beforeyou pop them with a pin and chew them up. And by amost secret method, he has invented lovely blue birds’eggs with black spots on them, and when you put one ofthese in your mouth, it gradually gets smaller and smalleruntil suddenly there is nothing left except a tiny little pinksugary baby bird sitting on the tip of your tongue.”

Adapted from Roald Dahl’s Charlie and

the Chocolate Factory, www. bookworm.com

Part OneTask 2 The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza is the one and only‘Wonder of the Ancient World’ that people can visit.This is because, of all of the original Seven AncientWonders, the Great Pyramid is the only that still exists.

People believe that the pyramid took over twenty years tobuild. First the site had to be prepared and then blocks ofstone were brought from far away. The pyramid is madeof more than two million blocks of stone, each weighingmore than two tons. Although we do not really know howthe blocks were put in place, there are many theories.One theory suggests that the blocks were placed usinglong levers. When it was first built, the Great Pyramid wasnearly 146m high, but over the years, it has lost 10m offits top. However, it was still the tallest structure on earthfor more than forty-three centuries. Of course nowadays,with our huge skyscrapers, this is no longer true.Today, the Great Pyramid, together with other pyramidsand The Great Sphinx of Giza, combine to createimportant tourist attractions. Also in the area is themuseum where you can see the mysterious Sun Boat,discovered in 1954 near the south side of the GreatPyramid. People believe that the Sun Boat was used tocarry the body of Pharaoh Khufu on his last journeybefore he was placed inside the Great Pyramid.People are always coming up with new ideas about whythe Pyramids were built: that aliens built them, forexample. But scientific and historic evidence still supportsthe belief that the Pyramids were built by the great AncientEgyptian civilisation as tombs for their magnificent kings.

From ceieng.usf.edu/pharos/wonders

Part OneTask 3

Presenter: And now it’s time to introduce SusanParker who has just returned from a ratherlong journey collecting material for her newcookery book. Susan, I understand youtravelled all around the world, is that right?

Susan: Not quite, Brian! I only managed threecontinents in all. Let’s face it. There are notmany traditional foods to be found inAntarctica, and I had to miss out Australiaand New Zealand, I’m afraid. I just couldn’tfit them into my schedule, unfortunately. Itwas very hectic all the way.

Presenter: And you say that it was absolutelynecessary for you to visit al l thesecountries to get the information youwanted? Are you sure it wasn’t just anexcuse to get away and enjoy yourself?

Susan: I would be the last one to say I didn’t enjoymyself! But it wasn’t a pleasure trip, youknow. All that flying is actually very tiring,

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making sure you get to the airport on timeand so on – I wasn’t sunbathing on thedeck of a luxury cruise ship, you know!

Presenter: But surely, in these days of the Internet,you don’t actually need to visit countriesto collect recipes – just log on and thereyou are. There must be thousands ofsites on the Net where you could havegot the information you needed.

Susan: That may be so, but you can’t actuallytaste food on the Internet! And you haveno way of knowing how real the recipesare and so on. No, the only way to findout whether a recipe will work is to go toa country and eat the same food as thenative people. Let’s face it, there are a lotof Chinese and Indian restaurants in thiscountry, but the food they serve is verydifferent from what is actually served inChinese and Indian homes. Here, therecipes have been changed to make thefood more suited to our tastes, which is ashame, I think.

Presenter: Susan, I know you’ve been interested infoods from different countries for quitesome time, but why do you think this isthe right time to write a book on thesubject? It’s not like your other cookerybooks, is it?

Susan: No, it isn’t. And there are several reasons,actually. First of all, I am horrified by theway fast food – burgers, fried chicken, thatsort of thing – seems to be taking over theplanet. Food is an essential part of acountry’s culture ... It would be terrible ifwe all ate exactly the same things ... I hatestaying in hotels where they have whatthey call an ‘International’ menu ... I don’twant to eat the same food in Mexico as Ido in France ... it makes me so angry tosee cultures being destroyed in this way. Ithink a lot of people agree with me on thisand that is why I think people want toexperiment with – try out – different dishesfrom around the world. And it’s gettingeasier to find the ingredients you need,too, so we can all enjoy the best dishesthe world has to offer.

Presenter: What was the most unusual dish youever ate?

Susan: That’s a very difficult question, Brian!People eat the strangest things – strangeto you and me, anyway. But roseomelette is just one unusual recipe Ihave included in my book. It makes amarvellous difference to breakfast!

Presenter: And if you want to find out how to makea rose omelette and other exotic foods,Susan Parker’s new book, A World of

Cooking, is available at … (fade)

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Part OneTask 1 Interviewer: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. In

our studio today is Todd Ford to talkabout the earthquake in San Francisco in1989, the biggest earthquake since 1906.Tell us Todd, what exactly happened onTuesday 17th October 1989?

Todd: Well, I would have to say that that eveningwas the most terrifying time of my life. Iwas actually on my way home from workwhen it happened and my wife andchildren were at home waiting for me tohave supper. Suddenly, as I was drivingalong I discovered that I couldn’t steer mycar. The roads weren’t slippery but it feltas if my car was sliding from one side ofthe road to the other. When I got over theshock, I realised that the cars around mewere all doing the same thing.

Interviewer: Did it cross your mind that it was anearthquake?

Todd: Not at f irst. I thought there wassomething wrong with my car, but when Isaw the other cars on the road movingthe same way, I thought it might be anearthquake. Then, I saw the road actuallyopening up in spots and that confirmedeverything! There were great gaps in thehighway and pieces of asphalt wereflying over the place. To this day I can’tunderstand how none of them hit my car.

Interviewer: What about your family, Todd?


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Todd: I was thinking about them the entire time.I knew my wife was alone with our threechildren. When I finally got home shetold me that she had been in the kitchencooking when she felt the floor shaking.She said that bottles and tins had fallenoff the kitchen shelves, and the childrenhad run into the kitchen crying.

Interviewer: Did anyone get hurt?Todd: No, thankfully. My wife was wise enough

to pick up the children and run to theroof. Even then, though, she was veryworried about me because she knew Ihad to cross over the bridge to get home.

Interviewer: You are a very lucky man, Todd. Manypeople lost their lives on that bridge.

Todd: I know. The bridge collapsed about tenminutes after I passed over it. Theearthquake was a traumatic episode formy family. It was a miracle that we allsurvived and that our house wasn’tdamaged. You know almost 4,000 peoplewere injured that day and over 12,000people were left homeless.

Interviewer: How has this experience affected you?Todd: Well, I appreciate what I have and no

longer worry about unimportant matters.If I have a problem at work, then I keepcool and deal with it. But now I am evenmore concerned than I was about myfamily. I’m sure another earthquakecould happen again soon but I can’t doanything to stop it, can I? We just have tolive our lives from one day to the next.

Part OneTask 2 Insomnia is the inability to fall asleep or to stay asleep,and is the most common sleep disorder. Millions ofpeople are affected each year and, even though poorsleep is more common in the elderly, anyone cansuffer from it. Insomnia can cause serious problemswith a person’s daily routine, such as diff icultyconcentrating, lack of energy, fatigue and irritability.Various psychological, social and environmentalfactors can cause insomnia. Anxiety and stress; certainillnesses like arthritis, heart and lung disease; the loss

of a job or a loved one; environmental noise ordrinking things with caffeine and nicotine can alldisrupt one’s sleep. One of the most common causesof chronic insomnia, however, is depression. When diagnosed with insomnia, you must first treat themedical or psychological problems that are causing it.You then must identify behaviours that may worseninsomnia and stop or reduce them.Simple measures can be taken to overcome insomniaand encourage a good night’s sleep. First, stick to aconsistent sleep routine. Try going to bed at the sametime each night and getting up at the same time eachday. Don’t consume caffeine, alcohol or smokecigarettes close to bedtime. Exercise during the dayand avoid daytime naps. End the day with a calmingpre-bed routine like reading a book, listening tosoothing music or doing a relaxation exercise such asyoga. Avoid eating a large late-night meal sinceindigestion can keep you up at night.Finally, sleeping pills can be helpful for short-terminsomnia, but are not helpful in curing long-term sleepproblems. They are also known to have negative sideeffects and can be dangerous for people with certainillnesses. Sleeping pills should therefore only be usedwhen all else fails. If insomnia is a serious problem foryou, however, please consult a doctor.

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