FINAL EXAM 1  Name: Mark: .

Written Comprehension (20 points)

Instructions
1 Read the text. Then tick (✓) the sentences that follow T (true), F (false)
or DS (the text doesn’t say). (5 points)

A Walk in the Lake District

Every year, many people visit the
Lake District in northwest England.
The area is famous for its beautiful
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lakes, forests and mountains. The
highest mountains in England and
also the deepest bodies of water in
the country are in the Lake District.
With all this natural beauty, it isn’t surprising the Lake
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District became a national park in 1951. A national park is
a place to protect carefully. There are rules so people can’t
destroy nature there. In 2017, UNESCO named the Lake
District National Park a World Heritage Site. In fact, it is the
most popular national park in the United Kingdom with
over 15 million visitors a year. Visitors often go walking up
mountains like Scafell Pike. At 978 metres, Scafell Pike is
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the highest mountain in England. Are you looking for a nice
hike? Try this one.
1. Leave your car at Seathwaite Farm.

20 2. Follow the path for about 1.3 km to Stockley Bridge.

Before there were cars, people transported products
through the valleys on horses. In 1540, people built this bridge,
making it possible for the horses to cross the
narrow river. In 1969, floods nearly destroyed it, but it’s
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still standing.
3. On the other side, you should go right to see a 31-metre-
high waterfall called Taylor Gill Force.
4. After making a short video of the waterfall, continue for
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30 minutes up the hill to Sty Head. At the top, there is a
mountain lake called Styhead Tarn. You can go into the
water there.
5. Walk about 54 minutes through some narrow valleys to
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Lingmell Col.
6. From Lingmell Col, the path turns left and you can see
Scafell Pike. You will probably reach the top in half an hour.
Take a jacket, because even on the warmest days of the
year it gets cool and windy.
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7. Here, good boots are really important because going
down isn’t easy. First, go east and walk for 2.3 km, and then
the path turns left. Walk another 1.1 km. It takes one hour to
Sprinkling Tarn, home to the rarest fish in Britain – the
Vendace.
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8. Finally, walk about 50 minutes back to Stockley Bridge.
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T F DS
1. People first built a way to get across the river in the 20th century.
2. After you see Taylor Gill Force, you should climb a hill for half an hour.
3. You can see Scafell Pike from Sty Head.
4. In the summer months, it’s quite warm on Scafell Pike.
5. You can find a unique animal at Sprinkling Tarn.

2 Answer the questions. (10 points)

1. Why did the Lake District become a national park?

2. How did people transport things through the Lake District in the past?

3. Why does the writer mention floods?

4. Why is it a good idea to bring a swimsuit?

5. How long does it take to walk from Scafell Pike to Sprinkling Tarn?

3 Find words in the text to match the following definitions. (5 points)

1. longest distance down (lines 1-8)
2. a long walk (lines 9-17)
3. a structure connecting two places, roads or things (18-24)
4. arrive at (lines 31-36)
5. most uncommon (lines 37-42)

Written Production (10 points)

Task 1: An E-mail
Read Sophie’s e-mail. Then write a reply and answer
her questions.
New Message
Hi!
I’m coming to the Lake District this summer. When can I see
you? Can you recommend any places to visit? I really like
hiking. What clothes should I bring?
Hope to see you soon.
Sophie
SEND

Task 2: Instructions
Write instructions for a hike to somewhere near you. Explain
how to get there, where to go and the best time of the year to
go there.

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Oral Comprehension (10 points)
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Announcements
1 Listen to the announcements. Then answer the questions. (5 points)
1. What time is the zoo going to close today?
2. Can people visit the snake house at 3.00?
3. Who is going to teach the Zumba class?
4. When is Sports Day?
5. How many sports does the teacher mention?

2 Listen again and complete the sentences. (5 points)

1. The school meeting point is opposite the .
2. At the zoo, a mini-train pass for a 14-year-old costs .
3. Next week, the Zumba class will finish at .
4. Elinor and are in the swimming team.
5. Johnny is captain of the team.

Oral Production (10 points)

A Conversation
Ask your partner questions to complete the chart.
My Partner’s Answers
1. weekly activities
2. something he / she can’t do and wants to learn
3. a good experience last year
4. plans for the summer holiday
5. predictions for next year

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