Read the text about Independence Day celebrations in America and decide if each

sentence (1-6) is correct or incorrect

YOU’LL SIMPLY LOVE NEW YORK
Are you planning a trip to New York City? If you’re interested in festivals and
celebrations, a good time to go is around 4th July.This is Independence Day in American.
It’s a national holiday celebrating the day in 1776 when the USA became independence
from Britain. During this holiday period there are traditional parades, barbeques, carnivals,
picnics, concerts and baseball games everywhere. The streets are decorated with red, white
and blue balloons and streamers, political figures give important speeches and there are
firework displays.
If you’re interested in seeing a parade, try going to Travis, which is an area located on the
West Shore of Staten Island. If you don’t already know, Staten Island is a borough in New
York City.It’s separated from the city by a stretch of water called New York Bay, so
remember you’ll need to get the ferry across! The Travis parade consists of marching
bands, people dancing, colourful costumes and of course lots of flag waving. The parade
starts at 12.30, whatever the weather, but roads are closed on hour before.

America’s most exciting 4th July firework display also takes place in New York City and is
organised by Macy’s, the famous department store. The display starts at around 9pm with
fireworks being released from boats along the Hudson River. There is also live music by
well-known bands. If you’re driving, you need to be careful because some parts of the city
are closed to traffic during the day. Check local tourist offices or the websites to find out
exactly where to get the best view of the fireworks. You can also go on a cruise on a water
taxi to view the fireworks. Prices vary depending on whether you’re planning to have a
meal and whether you want live entertainment-again check the websites.
1/ The 4th July celebrations involve music and sport. T
2/ You can travel to the Travis parade by boat. T
3/ The Travis parade only takes place in good weather. F
4/ Macy’s firework display begins on the streets of the city. F
5/ You can drive around some parts of New York on 4th July. T
6/ All boat trips on 4th July cost the same. F
Read the text below and for 1-10 choose A, B, C or D
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO MY JOB INTERVIEW ?
Wearing the right thing to an interview is important (1) …..order to create the right
impression. Think about what you’re going to wear at least a week before your interview
so (2) ….. you can relax. If you’re going for a job interview, you can stand outside the
office or shop (3) ….. what the people who work there are wearing. If you’re going for an
interview at a college or a university, you can talk to your friend (4) …. find out what
they’re wearing to their interviews.
If you can’t afford something new, don’t worry. Wear what you have, or borrow
something from a friend. But make sure you (5) …..it cleaned in time. It should be ready to
wear in order (6) …..to cause problems on the day. Generally, it’s best to wear smart,
formal clothes for a job interview. However, it’s also important to wear comfortable
clothes (7) …..that you feel relaxed. If you’re going for a less formal job, or an exam
interview, it may be ok to wear jeans, but make sure they’re smart in (8) ….. not to seem
too casual. The day before your intervew, go to the hairdresser’s and have your hair (9)
….. Some people like to (10) ….. their nails done too. These little things make you look
and feel better.
1/ A on B at C in D so
2/ A this B these C that D those
3/ A see B to see C seeing D saw
4/ A of B for C at D to

5/ A make B do C have D go
6/ A no B not C nothing D none
7/ A since B so C because D as
8/ A line B turn C time D order
9/ A cut B to cut C cutting D cuts
10/ A paint B do C get D cut

Read the text below and for 1-10 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D
HEALTHY EATING
People have been interested in good food (1) …for … hundreds of years, but eating
healthy food in the modern world is becoming difficult. This is because many of our foods
contain artificial flavours and colours which are bad for us. So what can we do ? first, look
in your cupboards and throw (2) …away… anything that isn’t healthy! Then, try to choose
the food you buy more carefully. It’s (3) …healthier …to eat organic fruit and vegetables.
However , these can be more expensive (4) …than …other products and not everybody
can afford them. If you can’t buy organic products, the (5)…best…thing you can do is to
read food lables and check what ingredients are in the food. It’s (6) …impossible …to
avoid artificial products all the time, but there are other things you can do. You (7) …
should …drink plenty of water and eat lots of fruits and vegetables. Cut (8) …down…on
fried and rich foods that contains lots of fats, sugar and white flour. (9) …Avoid…buying
ready-made food and fast food and you should feel great and look (10) …amazing… too!
1/ A since B yet C for D just
2/ A up B on C away D across
3/ A healthier B healthily C more healthier D most healthiest
4/ A as B than C with D to
5/ A good B well C best D better
6/ A uncomfortable B imperfect C incorrect
D impossible
7/ A would B should C may D ought
8/ A down B out C up D across
9/ A avoided B Avoid C to avoid D Avoiding
10/ A amusing B pleasant C amazing D convenient

Read the text about an artist. For questions 1-4 choose the correct answer A, B, C or
D
A Different Kind Of Art
Artist Adrian Gray ia an unusual kind of artist. He makes shapes by balancing stones. He
first discovered stone balancing when he was making sculptures out of stone on a beach
one day. He accidentally balanced one stone on another in what seemed an impossible
way.
Adrian has always been interested in stones. He was born in Bristol in the south of
England. He studied geology and spent a long time travelling, studying and photographing
stones in places like the Himalayas and round the Pacific. A tropical illness caused him to
stop travelling and to settle back in Britain. He chose to live in a small seaside town and
began to develop his art of stone balancing.
Adrian displays his art for local people and visitors to see. Most of the people who see
Adrian’s work are amazed. They can not believe that it’s possible to balance rocks on such
a small point of contact. They often believe that he’s using glue or magnets of some kind.
So, how do the stones balance? It seems that it’s all to do with physics. Gravity anf friction
cause the stones to stay in place.
Adrian’s works of art take different lengths of time to complete. Some can take a few
seconds or minutes while others take days. Of course Adrian’s works do not last long. A
gust of wind, a wave or a downfall of rain can cause the stones to suddenly fall. That’s
why he has a camera set up at all times so that he can take photos of his work before it
disappears. Adrian sells these photos to make a living.He also works as a stonemason and
a roofer, and makes bird tables and chests out of driftwood.
1/ What is the writer’s main aim in writing the text ?
A to describe the changing career of an artist
B to show how to make different types of sculpture.
C to talk about the benefits of being an artist by the sea
D to explain the secrets of an artist’s work
2/ What would a reader learn about Adrian Gray from the text ?
A He has many different skills
B He prefers working with wood
C He has always worked artistically with stones
D He brought back many stones from the Himalayas
3/ What does the writer say about Adrian’s works of art?
A They always take hours to create
B They are often destroyed by the weather
C They are sometimes fixed with glue
D They are unpopular with tourists
4/ Which of the following could also be a title for the text?
A The tricks and secrets of stone balancing
B Using natural resources for art
C Taking photos of people and stones
D Different ways to make money from art

Read the following passage about Coca Cola and then mark A, B or C on the Answer Sheet.
Coca Cola is enjoyed all over the world. 1.6 billion gallons are sold every year, in over one
hundred and sixty countries. The drink was invented by Dr. John Pemberton in Atlanta, on 8
May 1886, but it was given the name Coca-Cola by his partner, Frank Robinson. In the first
year, only nine drinks a day were sold.
The business was bought by a man called Asa Candler in 1888, and the first factory was
opened in Dallas, Texas, in 1895. Coca-Cola is still made there. Billions of bottles and cans
have been produced since 1895.
58. The one who invented Coca Cola was ……………………
A. Dr. John Pemberton B. Frank Robinson C. Asa Candler D. Dallas
59. The italic word ‘it’ refers to ………………………………
A. the world B. gallon C. country D. the drink
60. The first Coca Cola company was open ………………….
A. in 1886 B. in 1888 C. in 1895 D. since 1895
61. Nowadays, Coca Cola is sold …………………………….
A. all over the world B. in more than 160 countries
C. everywhere D. all are correct

Section 4 (Questions 62-69): Read the article about two Canadian boys. Are sentences 62-
69 RIGHT (A) or WRONG (B)? If there is not enough information to the answer RIGHT (A) or
WRONG (B), choose DOESN’T SAY (C). For each question, circle A, B or C on the Answer
Sheet.

A great idea!
 Frazer and Peter are two 14-year-old boys who grew up in the same small Canadian
town. They have always been friends and classmates. Like all their other friends, they enjoy
going fishing or swimming at weekends. But for the last few months, they’ve spent every
weekend in Peter’s room working on his laptop. This isn’t because they have a lot of
homework. They have made a new computer word game.
The idea for the game came from Frazer’s little brother, Kevin, who had problems with
his reading. Kevin learns words more easily by seeing pictures and hearing information than
he does by reading. His brother wanted to help. Frazer and Peter worked together for over
200 hours to make a computer game and now it’s ready to use. It’s a speaking and picture
game. For example, if you look at the word “hat”, there’s a drawing of a hat next to it and
you can hear Peter saying “Hat! Hat!” at the same time.
The two boys have won a lot of prizes for their computer game and it will soon be on
sale around the world. Many schools are interested in buying it.
62. Peter and Frazer are both teenagers.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
63. Peter and Frazer go to the same school in Canada.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
64. Peter and Frazer like doing different sports to their friends.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
65. For the past few months, the boys have spent most of their time outside.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
66. Peter and Frazer prefer playing computer games to doing their homework.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
67. It took less than 200 hours to finish the new computer game.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
68. In the computer game, you see a picture of a word and hear it spoken.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
69. Students in other countries have said they would like to use the computer game.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
Section 5(Questions 70-80): Read the article about postcards. Choose the best word (A, B
or C) for each space. For each question, circle A, B or C on the Answer Sheet.

POSTCARDS
Today, people like to send postcards (70)………… their friends and family. These postcards
often (71)……………. pictures of beaches, mountains or castles on them and you (72)…………….
write a message (73)………. the back. Many people send postcards (74)………….. they are on
holiday because postcards (75)……….. cheap and the pictures on them are often (76)
…………….. than people’s own photos.
Somebody sent the first postcard (77)………… the end of the nineteenth century. It had a
picture of a town by the sea on it. Later on, postcards had pictures showing something in the
news last week, perhaps an accident (78)……… an important person’s visit. People liked to
(79)…………… them because they did (80) …… have pictures in their newspapers then.
70. A. to B. by C. from
71. A. had B. has C. have
72. A. can B. shall C. do
73. A. in B. at C. on
74. A. until B. when C. during
75. A. are B. is C. were
76. A. best B. better C. good
77. A. at B. in C. on
78. A. also B. too C. or
79. A. see B. saw C. seen
80. A. never B. not C. no