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I. USE OF ENGLISH
READ THE TEXT BELOW AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT WORD FOR EACH
SPACE. FOR EACH QUESTION, MARK THE CORRECT LETTER A, B, C OR D.
WEATHER
Weather influences the lives (0)ofeveryone. The climate of every country
depends on its position on Earth, its (1)from the sea and how high it is. In
countries which have sea all (2)them, like Britain and New Zeeland, winters
are mild and summers are cool. There is not a huge change from one season to
(3). .
Countries near the Equator have hot weather all year with some (4) rain,
except in deserts where it rains (5) little. Above the desert there are no
clouds in the sky, so the (6) of the sun can easily warm the ground during
the day, but it gets very cold at night.
People are always (7). in unusual weather, and pictures of tornadoes, for
example, are shown on television. Strong winds and rain can (8). A lot of
damage to buildings, and in spite of modern (9). Of weather forecasting they
can (10). surprise us.
0. A. of B. from C. by D. to
1. A. distance B. space C. depth D. length
2. A. through B. beside C. around D. near
3. A. next B. another C. later D. other
4. A. thick B. large C. heavy D. great
5. A. not B. quite C. more D. very
6. A. heat B. fire C. light D. temperature
7. A attracted B. interested C. keen D. excited
8. A. make B. happen C. have D. cause
9. A. jobs B. tools C. methods D. plans
10. A. yet B. still C. already D. ever


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Barem: 1- A, 2- C, 3- B, 4- C, 5- D, 6-A, 7-B, 8-D, 9- C, 10- B
A BOOK I RECOMMEND
I found Escape From Time by Andy Treen very exciting and I really (0)enjoyed
reading it. Its a story (1) a boy called Troy who goes on a journey to
(2).for his friend Zyra. It wasnt what I expected, although I am interested
(3)..science fiction. I thought this story would be like films I had seen, but I
(4)..after a few pages that it was (5)..interesting than a film.
Troy goes to many place and times. He (6)..his knowledge with different (7)
of people and learns new skills from them. Then he moves on. The last part of the
book (8).the meeting between Troy and Zyra when they are both caught by
some space criminals from the future. But thats enough information from me
(9). I dont want to spoil it for you. Its really quite (10).., too, with some
excellent jokes about time travel in it.

0. A. enjoyed B. pleased C. amused D. delighted
1. A. from B. about C. on D. with
2. A. ask B. follow C. look D. find
3. A. by B. with C. of D. in
4. A. explained B. realized C. showed D. believed
5. A. even B. more C. much D. too
6. A. divides B. joins C. shares D. adds
7. A. kinds B. variety C. range D. qualities
8. A. shows B. discovers C. describes D. says
9. A. when B. because C. if D. unless
10. A. funny B. sad C. shocking D. frighening

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The airport man

Yesterday Ahmed (0)left.his home for the first time in eleven years. But his
home is a very unusual one- he has (1)..the last eleven years living in an
international airport. Ahmed had no family in his own country, so seven years ago
he set off to search (2)..his sister who lived in Scotland. He hadnt heard from
her for (3).. but he had an old address. He never (4). Scotland, however,
because while he was (5)for a connecting flight, all his documents
(6).stolen and he had to ask for new ones. (7)..he had nowhere to go, he
stayed in the airport. After a (8)..weeks, he was still there. He became
(9)..as Sir George and all the airport staff liked hi. Eleven years (10)..his
documents arrived and he was free to go. But he no longer wanted to!

0. A. left B. went C. removed D. departed
1. A. taken B. passed C. spent D. used
2. A. to B. for C. from D. at
3. A. years B. times C. long D. ever
4. A. got B. arrived C. travelled D. reached
5. A. waiting B. thinking C. booking D. sitting
6. A. had B. were C. are D. have
7. A. Although B. Even C. As D. it
8. A. several B. many C. lot D. how
9. A. called B. known C. told D. said
10. A. following B. since C. later D. next

Barem: 1- C, 2- B, 3- A, 4- D, 5-A, 6-B, 7-C, 8- D, 9- B, 10- C


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Counterfeits
The art of the counterfeiting is an (0)old.one. Nowadays it is a million dollar
business, especially in France. Seventy percent of products (1)..throughout
the world are produced in France. The problem has (2).so serious that a
French organization which was (3).in 1872 to protect the rights of
manufacturers, has just opened the museum to draw (4).to this industry. It is
hoped that the museum will also show (5)..buyers what harm they can
(6)..by purchasing imitation products. Counterfeiting is not confined to
forged money and watches. The museum has more than 300 exhibits (7).from
luxury items through to toys, food, computers, electrical appliances, cutlery and
even flowers. While luxury bargain-hunters may enjoy the thrill of snapping up a
fake Gucci handbag at the market, imitations are not (8)to such extravagant
products. For (9)..a Cartier watch may be (10)..a luxury, while a
(11)..of Nike basketball shoes is not; nevertheless, counterfeit versions of both
can be found. Counterfeiting causes more problems than just the (12)..of
revenue and jobs. Some products such as medicines, food and toys can be
dangerous, and all are illegal. So the (13).time you are tempted to go on
shopping trip to Paris, (14)..that under French law anyone knowingly
purchasing a counterfeit product is (15).a crime.
0. A. antique B. archaic C. old D. antiquated
1. A. followed B. copied C. repeated D. reproduced
2. A. developed B. turned C. become D. changed
3. A. formed B. made C. consisted D. installed
4. A. warning B. notice C. interest D. attention
5. A. potential B. probable C. evident D. supposed
6. A. make B. cause C. create D. offer
7. A. prolonged B. ranging C. extending D. varied
8. A. fixed B. set C. limited D. bounded
9. A. example B. once C. long D. short
10. A. held B. recognized C. seen D. considered
11. A. twin B. couple C. set D. pair

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12. A. missing B. lack C. loss D. failure
13. A. after B. following C. future D. next
14. A. retain B. remember C. keep D. remind
15. A. committing B. doing C. causing D. having

Barem :
0. C 8. C
1. B 9. A
2. C 10. D
3. A 11. D
4. D 12. C
5. A 13. D
6. B 14. B
7. B 15. A


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Living a Healthier Life
Keeping fit and healthy may (0)seem.difficult, but there are a few easy-to
follow (1). . Firstly, a balanced diet is absolutely essential. This (2).selecting
food that is (3).in salt and sugar. Experts recommend (4).the amount of fat in
our diet, as too much can lead to heart problems. They also suggest increasing the
(5).of high fiber food we eat. This comes in the (6).of fresh fruit, vegetables,
wholemeal bread and pasta. As well as being packed (7).vitamins and minerals,
they are delicious too. Secondly, its important to fit exercise into your daily (8).
. This can be done by simply walking as much as (9).and climbing stairs instead
of (10).the lift. Exercise is necessary to (11).a healthy body, as well as
increasing energy levels and (12).you feel generally fitter and happier. Finally,
staying relaxed is important for good health. Too much stress can (13).to a
variety of illnesses, from headaches to high blood pressure. (14).possible, do
things you enjoy and treat yourself occasionally. So the message is (15).enjoy
yourself but learn to respect your body too. Its all a question of getting the
balance right.
0. A. have B. seem C. find D. happen
1. A. laws B. guides C. orders D. guidelines
2. A. contains B. points C. means D. suggests
3. A. poor B. short C. small D. low
4. A. declining B. dropping C. cutting D. reducing
5. A. bulk B. amount C. number D. mass
6. A. form B. way C. look D. means
7. A. by B. with C. of D. in
8. A. routine B. custom C. time D. practice
9. A. possible B. probable C. able D. capable
10. A. catching B. having C. taking D. going
11. A. keep B. maintain C. support D. manage
12. A. providing B. doing C. assisting D. making
13. A. bring B. direct C. guide D. lead
14. A. Whichever B. Whenever C. However D. How

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15. A. ordinary B. natural C. simple D. casual

Barem :
0. B 8. A
1. D 9. A
2. C 10. C
3. D 11. B
4. D 12. D
5. B 13. D
6. A 14. B
7. B 15. C


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Saving Europes Woodlands
Hidden in almost every European country there are ancient and untouched
forests. These forests are often (0)..rich.in wildlife and are (1).to many
endangered species. One example is a small patch of Scottish forest which (2).a
variety of coniferous trees (3).for a wide range of birds and insects. Although
many of the ancient (4).of Europe worshipped trees, there is (5).respect for
them today. The World Wildlife Fund has decided to (6).attention to the
importance of Europes ancient woodlands. They are asking for the remaining
forests to be protected by controlling the trade in wood. (7).governments are
being asked to regenerate forests where (8).and manage them in a more
nature- friendly way. At present almost a third of Western Europe is (9).by trees.
Unfortunately, many of these were only (10)..recently. This means they cant
support such a(n)(11).variety of plant and animal life. If we destroy the ancient
forests, we will cause many species to (12).extinct. The decline of ancient
forests began thousands of years ago. Yet, with the growing awareness of the
(13).of ancient woodlands, it is hoped those remaining will be (14). . By the
year 2000 the W.W.F. hopes to have (15).many forest reserves for our ancient
trees.
0. A. full B. wealthy C. prosperous D. rich
1. A. house B. place C. home D. shelter
2. A. contains B. includes C. embraces D. holds
3. A. capable B. suitable C. able D. plenty
4. A. humans B. peoples C. beings D. persons
5. A. small B. tiny C. little D. few
6. A. draw B. bring C. carry D. move
7. A. As well as B. In addition C. Too D. Plus
8. A. necessary B. important C. urgent D. vital
9. A. loaded B. packed C. full D. covered
10. A. placed B. put C. plotted D. planted
11. A. deep B. wide C. excessive D. extreme

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12. A. come B. end C. become D. get
13. A. value B. advantage C. gravity D. seriousness
14. A. released B. endured C. survived D. saved
15. A. done up B. set up C. brought on D. made out

Barem :
0. D 8. A
1. C 9. D
2. A 10. D
3. B 11. B
4. B 12. C
5. C 13. A
6. A 14. D
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Olympic Hopes
Yesterday Eleanor Preston (0)won.an international swimming competition for
girls (1).under sixteen. She swam faster (2).girls from ten other countries.
This (3).even better when you learn that Eleanor is only thirteen. She had to
have special (4)to enter, because normally competitors are fourteen or
older.
Eleanor has been (5).on swimming for a long time- (6)she was three in
fact. I wonder whether she found it hard to (7) several hours a day training.
She (8) me that sometimes she has problems finding time for homework, but
thats all. My parents have given up so (9).time driving me to local
competitions, I think its been harder for them, actually. Her aim is to swim at the
Olympics.
After yesterdays performance, I think she may (10)..there.
0. A. won B. took C. beat D. held
1. A. age B. aged C. ages D. ageing
2. A. that B. from C. than D. of
3. A. suggests B. means C. sounds D. shows
4. A. permission B. attention C. opportunity D. accommodation
5. A. happy B. good C. pleased D. keen
6. A. until B. since C. when D. ever
7. A. take B. use C. spend D. pass
8. A. told B. explained C. said D. agreed
9. A. often B. much C. long D. many
10. A. reach B. find C. get D. make

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II. WRITING:
1. You have agreed to take part in an exchange programme organized by
your school. An English- speaking student is going to spend a month
with you. Write a letter to that student.
Describe your home
Describe what there is to do in your town
Write about 100-120 words
2. It was your birthday last week and you went out with some friends to
celebrate. Now you are writing to an English =speaking pen friend.
Tell your friend where you went
Say something about the people who were with you
Describe how you felt.
Write about 100-120 words.
3. You are on a holiday at a place you have never been to before. Write a
letter to a friend.
Tell him/her about two new friends you have made
Describe one thing you didnt like
Describe the things you liked.
Write about 100- 120 words.
4. This is a part from a letter you receive from your friend John:

Write a letter answering your friends questions.
Write about 100-120words.

Im reading a great novel. Do you read books or magazines? Tell me
about something you have read recently.

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III. WRITING NARRATIVE
1. Narrate a moment of failure or success in your life. Mention the
people involved, what happened, refer to the place and the
timing, how you felt in that moment. Write about 250 words.

2. Narrate an encounter that changed your life. Mention the people
involved, what happened, refer to the place and the timing, how
you felt in that moment. Write about 250 words.

3. Narrate an experience that left you disillusioned. Mention the

4. Narrate a frightening experience. Mention the people involved,
what happened, refer to the place and the timing, how you felt
in that moment. Write about 250 words.

5. Narrate a memorable journey. Mention the people involved,
what happened, refer to the place and the timing, how you felt
in that moment. Write about 250 words.

6. Narrate an experience that showed how we should be careful of
what we wish for. Mention the people involved, what happened,
refer to the place and the timing, how you felt in that moment.
Write about 250 words.

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8. Narrate a trip that you would like to take. Mention the people

9. Narrate a vacation trip from your childhood. Mention the people

10. Narrate your first time away from home. Mention the people

11. Narrate an experience that taught you a lesson. Mention the

12. Movies and books often talk about the importance of loyalty
and friendship. Tell about a time in your life when friendship
proved to be of great importance to you. Mention the people

13. It is often said that animals are humans best friends.
Describe a time in your life when this saying proved to be true.
Mention the people involved, what happened, refer to the place
and the timing, how you felt in that moment. Write about 250
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14. People often say Dont judge a book by its cover. Describe
a time when you misjudged someone based on his or her
appearance or when someone misjudged you. Mention the

15. When we reect upon our childhood, we often come back to
a few key events that had a major impact on us. Tell about one
of those dening events from your childhood. Mention the

16. Sometimes lies can have serious consequences. Describe a
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Open ending narrative
1. This is the beginning of a story. Finish the story, mentioning
what happened and the characters involved. Write about 230-
250 words.
Oscar Hudnut was really excited! He was driving to his new job. He
is supposed to watch all of the sheep on Arnolds Sheep Ranch. Wow!
he thought, I cant believe I am going to be watching all the sheep at
Arnolds ranch. What an easy job this will be. There are 6,779,002 sheep
at the ranch, but all they do is eat all day. How could any of them get
into trouble just doing that?
He drove up to the ranch and got out of his car. Look at all the sheep,
he said out loud. This is going to be fun!
250 words.

Lulu Werble delivers all the mail in town. She has worked for the
post office for 10 years. She is also a deputy sheriff, a member of the
volunteer fire department, a private investigator for the Open Eyes
Detective Agency, and a former trapeze performer for Zlinger Brothers
Circus. She was on her mail route, walking down East Clinker Street,
when she noticed a strange truck parked about two houses down. Sids
Socks, are the Very Best! Put Your Feet in Our Socks! was written in
big red letters along the back and on both sides of the truck. Thats
strange, thought Lulu, Sids Sock Shop is closed for two weeks. Sid
asked me to hold all his mail because hes going to visit his Uncle
Chester in Freezing Hands, North Dakota. I better have a closer look at
that truck!


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250 words.

Lulu Werble is a member of the Walrus Falls Volunteer Fire
Department. She also delivers all the mail, works as a private
investigator, and is a former trapeze performer for the Zlinger Brothers
Traveling Circus. Lulu was at the fire station inspecting all the fire hoses
when a call came to the station. .Its for you, Lulu!. a voice called out.
Its your boss at the Open Eyes Detective Agency. He wants you to
come over right away. There is something strange going on at the Lazy
B Cattle Ranch. All of the cattle are missing!


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17. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING THE WORDS IN BOLD.
USE TWO TO FIVE WORDS. DO NOT CHANGE THE FORM OF
THE GIVEN WORD.

1. Paul lived in Brazil when he was young.
live Paulin Brazil when he was young.
2. When he was in the army, he used to wake up at 5 oclock
in the morning.
would When he was in the army ...at 5 oclock in
the morning.
3. She started taking French lessons two weeks ago.
been She. French lessons for two weeks.
4. The holiday was too expensive for me to book.
that The holiday...I didnt book it.
5. I found his account of the accident very confusing.
confused I...of the accident.
6. She regrets inviting him to the party.
wishes She..him to her party.
7. There wasnt anything he could do to improve the
situation.
nothing There...to improve the situation.

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8. This is her landlady; she came back from Mexico last week.
who This is her landlady..last week.
9. I havent seen her for two months.
time The last.two months ago.
10. Despite being hungry, he didnt have anything to eat.
was He didnt have anything to eat..
hungry.
11. John fixed the leaking tap for me yesterday.
had I ..by John yesterday.
12. Jim and Brian went to the same school.
as Jim went to .. Brian.
13. It wasnt necessary for her to ask my permission to do
that.
asked She my permission to do that.
14. I will take a towel because we might go for a swim.
case Ill take a towel..for a swim.
15. All the members agreed with the changes.
disagreed None.the changes.

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16. A girl from the beauty salon does my nails every
week.
done Ievery week.
17. Why dont you stay for dinner, Ann? said Martin.
suggested Martin.for dinner
18. She had never been so offended.
before Never..so offended.
19. This is Pauls problem. He should deal with it himself.
whose Paul.....should deal with it himself.
20. The crossword is very easy, but I cant complete it.
though Easy..I cant complete it.
21. Dont forget to buy some milk, Cathy! asked Angela.
reminded Angela. some milk.
22. Bella is saving up her money because she wants to
buy a car.
view Bella is saving up her money.a car.
23. It would be better for you to come with me
tomorrow.
rather I.with me tomorrow.

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24. Michael is not so unreliable that he cant be trusted
to deliver important messages.
too Michael is ...to deliver important
messages.
25. It wasnt me who broke the vase said Mary.
broken Mary...the vase.
26. It is likely that she will be home late tonight.
to She late tonight.
27. I dont like rock music so I am not going to the Rolling
Stones concert.
liked If.I would go to the Rolling Stones
concert.
28. He discovered that someone had gone through his
files while he was out.
been He discovered that his.while he was out.
29. He prefers relaxing to going out at the weekends.
to He prefersout at the weekends.
30. I have never met such a rude person before.
ever He is the....met.
31. They give information at the front desk.

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given Information.at the front desk.
32. Somebody set the museum on fire last night.
was The museum....last night.
33. Henry regretted not asking for some help with the
job.
wishes Henrysome help with the job.
34. The brown bag is more expensive than the blue one.
much The blue bag doesnt...the brown one.
35. She will not have the baby unattended on any
account.
no On..the baby unattended.
36. James was late for work because his car broke down.
have James.for work if his car hadnt broken
down.
37. You havent done your homework, Jim! said Sandra.
accused Sandra...his homework.
38. The authorities are investigating conditions in the
prison.
investigated Conditions in the prison..by the
authorities.

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39. She didnt go out until after Philip had called.
before She waited until Philip...her.
40. She started taking ballet lessons ten years ago.
been She.for ten years.
41. How long ago did she move to Canada?
moved How longto Canada?
42. I have never driven such a fast car!
ever Its the ..driven.
43. We havent been abroad for two years.
time The last...two years ago.
44. He hasnt turned up yet.
still He...up.
45. Im sure it wasnt Jim who did it.
have It...Jim who did it.
46. The First World War began in 1914.
broke The First World War.in 1914.
47. When did she decide to apply for the post?
since How long.to apply for the post?

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48. She could hardly absorb all the new information.
difficulty She...all the new information.
49. Is he expected to return soon?
back Is.soon?
50. I have never spoken to him before.
first Its the...spoken to him
51. It was her intention to call you, but she forgot.
going She. but she forgot.
52. They began interviewing candidates two weeks ago.
for They.two weeks.
53. He managed to break the world record after trying
twice.
breaking Hethe world record after
trying twice.
54. You have spoilt my party.she said to him.
spoiling She.party.
55. They havent decided on the date yet.
still They.a date.
56. They found the long journey boring.

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were They..the long journey.
57. I am sure Mr. Jones is in the meeting.
be Mr. Jones.in the meeting.
58. The teacher let the children play for an extra hour.
were The children...for an extra hour by the
teacher.
59. Your father is the nicest man I have ever met.
never I...a nice man as your father.
60. I havent seen my brother for two years.
last The...my brother was two years
ago.
61. It was difficult for me to understand the man, he
spoke so fast.
found I..the man, he spoke so
fast.
62. Nick is the most selfish person I have ever met.
more Nick..I have ever met.
63. Sarah finds waking up early difficult.
used Sarah...up early.

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64. He is likely to be at home now.
will It isat home now.
65. He hasnt received a reply to his letter yet.
still He..a reply to his letter.

Barem:
1. .. used to live..
2. he would wake up ..
3. ..has been taking..
4. ..was so expensive that..
5. ..was confused by his account..
6. ..wishes she has not invited..
7. ..was nothing we could do..
8. ..who came back from Mexico.
9. ..time I saw her was.
10. ..although he was..
11. ..had the leaking tap fixed.
12. ..to the same school as.
13. need not have asked.
14. in case we go.
15. ..of the members disagreed with.
16. ..have my nails done.
17. ..suggested that Ann (should )stay/ Anns staying..
18. ..(before) had she been.

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19. .whose problem this is.
20. ..though this crossword is.
21. reminded Cathy to buy
22. ..with a view to buying..
23. ..would rather you came
24. too unreliable to be trusted
25. ..denied having broken..
26. ..is likely to be home..
27. ..I liked rock music..
28.. ..files had been gone through..
29. to relax rather than go..
30. rudest person I have ever..
31. ..is given
32. was set on fire..
33. wishes he had asked for..
34. .cost as much as.
35. .no account will she leave.
36. .would not have been late.
37. .accused Jim of not doing.
38. ..are being investigated.
39.. had called before she went..
40. ..has been taking ballet lessons.
41. ..is it since he moved.
42. fastest car I have ever.
43. time we went abroad was.

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44. ..still has not turned.
45. cant have seen.
46. broke out.
47. is it since she decided.
48. .had difficulty in absorbing..
49. ..he expected to be/get back..
50first time I have (ever).
51. .was going to call you ..
52. ..have been interviewing candidates for ..
53. succeeded in breaking ..
54. .accused him of spoiling her/ blamed him for
spoiling her..
55. still havent decided on .
56were bored by ..
57must be
58..were allowed to play.
59have never met such .
60..last time I saw.
61found it difficult to understand.
62.is more selfish than anyone.
63.isnt used to waking..
64.likely that he will be..
65. ..still hasnt received.

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