KET PRACTICE 2 1ST BACCALAUREATE 1.

Read the ads and say if the following sentences are RIGHT (R) or WRONG (W): 1) This is a holiday brochure. 2) The flat in Rome is not far from the Coliseum. 3) The flat in Venice is on a high floor. 4) A big family can live in the villa in Tuscany. 5) The flat in Rome is for rent. 6) The villa is in a noisy and busy location. 7 In all the cases you can contact by mail. . . .... . ..

2. Which notice ( A to G) says this ( 1 to 5 )? There are two extra choices. Mark the correct letter A to G: 1- There is no meat in this. .

2- Next week these will be more expensive. .

3- You cannot eat this meal in the evening. . 4- Its cheaper to buy three of these. . 5- Do not leave this open. .

3. From which section of a newspaper do these headlines come from? Choose the correct possibility and fill the spaces on the table: HEALTH BUSINESS SPORTS POLITICS ENTERTAINMENT

1. Philippines hold elections on Sunday. 2. New York Community Bank buys Synergy Financial Group for $168 mln. 3- Spider-Man 3 remains a top box office. 4- Pregnant Indonesian woman dies of bird flu. 5- Tigers win 4-3 over Giants in the Western Hockey final league. 4. Read the sentences about going camping. Circle the best word for each space.

1)- Adrian and Martin .. to go camping for the summer holidays. a) decided b) thought c) felt 2)- They wanted . somewhere near the sea. a) to stand b) to stay c) staying 3)- It .. three hours to drive to the campsite. a) had b) took c) got 4)- They put their tent in a of the field. a) center b) corner c) back 5)- They sent .. postcards to their friends. a) any b) much c) some

5. Complete the conversations with the best option. Circle A, B or C. 1)- Im sorry we dont have your size. A - What a pity! B - I hope so. C - Ill take it. A - For another three weeks. B - For the last three weeks. C - It took three weeks. A - It doesnt matter. B - How about hot dogs ? C - Not at all. A - Too much. B - Not often. C - Like this. A - I prefer too. B - I do too. C - I am too.

2)- How long are you going to stay in Seoul?

3)- Lets have a pizza.

4)- How does the washing machine work?

5)- I prefer swimming to tennis.

6. Read the article about a woman called Jahan Begum. Choose the best word ( A, B or C) for each space: Jahan Begum was born on a farm in the hills. She lived there with her family (1) . thirteen years. The family grew their own food and kept animals. But then one year it didnt rain so they decided to move to (2) . country. The journey (3) the mountains was long and difficult. (4) first home in the new country was a tent. Then Jahans brother made a house with wood and stones so the family had a (5) . place to live. 1 2) 3) 4) A- for A- any A- between A- Its B- after B- that B- through B- His C- from C- another C- at C- Their

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A- worse

B- better

C- more good

Answer this letter. Thank your friend for inviting you but say that you cant go. Explain why you cant and give excuses. Be polite. Suggest an alternative plan. Follow the conventions for an informal letter. Write between 50 and 60 words.