Transcript PART 1 (Reading comprehension) Read the text and questions

PART 1 (Reading comprehension)
Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the letter next to the correct
answer (A, B, C or D).
WINTER DRIVING
Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents
take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be
hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards
you may suddenly slide across the road.
Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make
a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the
brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are
driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill
it.
Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the
further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking.
Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double
your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and
even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.
1. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A
complain about bad winter driving
B
give information about winter weather
C
warn people against driving in winter
D
advise people about safe driving in winter
2. Why would somebody read this text?
A
to find out about the weather
B
for information on driving lessons
C
to learn about better driving
D
to decide when to travel
3. What does the writer think?
A
People should avoid driving in the snow
B
Drivers should expect problems in winter
C
People drive too fast in winter
D
Winter drivers should use their brakes less
4. Why does
A
B
C
D
the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
to explain the importance of smooth movements
because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers
because he wants drivers to be more relaxed
to show how it can be spilled
5. Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?
A
B
DRIVE CAREFULLY
ICE ON ROAD
AHEAD
REDUCE SPEED
NOW
FOG AHEAD
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C
D
DRIVE CAREFULLY
SLOW DOWN
ROAD REPAIRS
AHEAD
ACCIDENT
AHEAD
PART 2 (Use of English)
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question,
mark the letter next to the correct word (A, B, C or D).
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was born in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was
(1) .............. only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he (2) .............. sure his
daughter had the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had
few (3) .............. to study.
After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (4) .............. she
began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (5) .............. her knowledge of
new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, (6) .............. we know that she wrote several
important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and
(7) .............. several scientific tools to help with her work.
At the (8) .............. many rulers were afraid of science, and (9) .............. connected
with it was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (10) .............. attacked in the
street and killed.
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A one
B the
C a
D an
2
A could
B made
C said
D put
3
A classes
B customs
C opportunities
D teachers
4
A where
B how
C there
D which
5
A from
B by
C for
D in
6
A because
B but
C or
D as
7
A did
B experimented
C invented
D learnt
8
A day
B period
C year
D time
9
A anyone
B nobody
C all
D something
10
A was
B had
C has
D is
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Part 3 (Grammar & vocabulary)
(Questions 1-5) Put the words in the correct order to make questions:
1.
you parents live do with your ? _______________________________________?
2.
bank there near here is a ?
3.
attend many how the students university ? _____________________________?
4.
live Rome you don't in you ?
5.
tell name your could me you please ? __________________________________?
_______________________________________?
_______________________ , ______________?
(Questions 6-8) Complete the following conditional sentences:
6.
If the temperature falls below 0°C, water ____________.
7.
If I miss the last bus, I ____________ get a taxi.
8.
If you didn't go to bed so late, you ____________ be so tired in the mornings.
(Questions 9-10) Rewrite the sentences in the passive:
9.
Sarah Mather invented the submarine telescope in 1945.
The submarine telescope _____________________________________ in 1945.
10.
They produce Champagne in France.
Champagne _____________________________________ in France.
(Questions 11-20) Underline the correct word(s):
11.
This is the best / better coffee I've ever tasted.
12.
You don't do enough / too housework. I have to do it all!
13.
We had a boring holiday. We didn't have anything / nothing to do.
14.
We don't have to / mustn't book the restaurant, but it might be busy.
15.
He said / told me he was a policeman.
16.
We drove through / under / across a tunnel.
17.
The new academic year begins in / on / at the 5th of September.
18.
He does / gets / makes on really well with his sister.
19.
I'm not bit / quite / very good at maths. I find it difficult.
20.
I went to Rome to / because / for learn Italian.
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Part 4 (Writing)
Answer ONE of the following questions (1 or 2)
1.
You have to write a story for your English homework.
Your story must have this title: An exciting adventure
Write your story in about 100 words.
2.
This is part of a letter you receive from an English friend.
I know you often go to the cinema. Tell me about
the last film you saw and whether you enjoyed it.
Now write a letter to your friend. Write your letter in about 100 words.
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Please tick (☑) your chosen title and write in the space provided:
1. Story (An exciting adventure)
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2. Letter to your friend
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