Practice Test 2 Module 1

ACTIVITY 4
4.1 Read the text below and choose the best answers (A, B, or C) for items 17-18.
17. In this text, the author describes
A. a friend’s visit Marrakech. B. her past visit to Marrakech. C. the history of Marrakech.
18. What is the author’s opinion of Marrakech?
A. It’s got many places to see. B. It is only worth a short visit. C. It is very expensive.

A weekend in Marrakech
The most popular city in Morocco built in an
oasis which, once upon a time, offered shelter to
the caravans of the desert...

Day One Day Two

Arriving at the international airport of
Marrakech, I enter an unknown world where
even the cost of a taxi fare is not fixed. I stay in
a traditional
house in the old
city. There are
hundreds of
these very
popular old
houses, called
riyads, that
have been turned into charming guesthouses.
A few visitors may prefer the luxury of a hotel
like the La Mamounia; this famous hotel, once
described by Winston Churchill as ‘the most
beautiful place on earth’, has recently re-
opened its doors, after being closed for
repairs. At night, all streets lead to Djemaa El
Fna, the main square that, once the sun sets,
becomes a huge restaurant.
Explore the old city, the famous Medina. The
old suuqs -or narrow alleyways - are perfect for
shopping. Necessary equipment: a good map,
comfy shoes and strong bargaining ability.
Marrakech reveals its secrets through the
aroma of spices and the voices of merchants
selling herbs, pottery, leather garments and, of
course, carpets. Nearby, there are all kinds of
shows: acrobats, musicians, fortune-tellers,
snake-charmers and exotic dancers. People say
Koutoubia Mosque, the city’s trademark, is
impressive. However, entrance to it is only
allowed to Muslims, so I cheer myself up in Dar
Moha, Medina’s most famous restaurant.

4.2 Read the text again and choose the best answers (A, B, or C) for items 19-21.
19. Most visitors stay in
A. expensive hotels. B. old houses. C. caravans.
20. The La Mamounia Hotel is
A. new. B. popular. C. expensive.
21. One thing you cannot buy in the Marakkech market is
A. food. B. ceramics. C. clothes.

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4.3 Read the text again and decide if the following statements (22-25) are True (A) False (B) or Not
Stated (C).

STATEMENTS A: TRUE B: FALSE C: NOT STATED

22. A ‘riyad’ is a hotel that local people used to live in.

23. There are not a lot of places to eat in the square.

24. It is easy to find your way around the suuqs.

25. The author enjoyed her visit to the famous Mosque.

ACTIVITY 5
5.1 Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, or C) for items 26-29.
26. This extract is probably taken from a novel about
A. war in an African village. B. the life of a great warrior. C. everyday life in a small city.
27. The action takes place
A. in a small town. B. in several locations. C. in neighbouring villages.
28. From this extract we get the impression that life for these people is
A. a constant struggle. B. often harmonious. C. tragic but amusing.
29. What is the main point of this extract?
A. To introduce the characters of B. To describe the setting of the C. To provide historical
the story. story. background to the story.

by Chinua Achebe

Okonkwo was well known throughout the nine villages and even beyond. His fame
rested on solid personal achievements. As a young man of eighteen he had
brought honour to his village by throwing Amalinze the Cat. Amalinze was the
great wrestler who for seven years was unbeaten, from Umuofia to Mbaino. He
was called the Cat because his back would never touch the earth. It was this man
that Okonkwo threw in a fight which the old men agreed was one of the fiercest
since the founder of their town engaged a spirit of the wild for seven days and
seven nights. The drums beat and the flutes sang and the spectators held their
breath. Amalinze was a wily craftsman, but Okonkwo was as slippery as a fish in
water. Every nerve and every muscle stood out on their arms, on their backs and
their thighs, and one almost heard them stretching to breaking point. In the end
Okonkwo threw the Cat. That was many years ago, twenty years or more, and
during this time Okonkwo's fame had grown like a bush-fire in the harmattan. He

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