ერთიანი ეროვნული გამოცდა 2014...

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TASK 1: LISTENING You are going to listen to eight texts. For each of them answer the question given. Mark the correct answer: A, B, C or D. You have twenty seconds to look through the tasks. You will hear each recording twice.

1. Where is the dialogue taking place? A. At the library C. At the Internet club B. At the restaurant D. At the bank

2. Where is the dialogue taking place?

A. At the fruit shop C. At the shoe shop B. At the vegetable shop D. At the bookshop

3. How much does one ticket cost now? A. 4 Laris C. 8 Laris B. 6 Laris D. 12 Laris

4. Why does the woman offer to walk the man to the museum? A. She is going to the museum herself. C. She works at the museum. B. She is going the same direction. D. She needs to cross the street.

5. What is the text about? A. Popular sportsmen C. The weather in Georgia

B. A new type of sport D. Snowboarding school

6. What does Nick like to watch on TV most of all? A. Films in general C. Reality shows B. Horror films D. Weather forecast

7. How many members does The Stamp Collection Club have in Georgia? A. 30 C. 300 B. 18 D. 3000

8. What is difficult for Nino? A. Going to a new school C. Making new friends

B. Living in Tbilisi D. Spending time in the park

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TASK 2: READING Read the statements (1-8). Then read the advertisements and find which statement corresponds to which advertisement. Next to each statement write a letter (A-F). Some advertisements correspond to more than one statement. 1. Kate has just appeared in a film directed by a young German director. It is her first role. She wants to take part in a festival which will help her start a successful acting career. ______ 2. You are an art critic. You will be visiting Italy in July and would like to have an opportunity to listen to world-class opera singers and see the best of contemporary dance. ______ 3. Your cousin is a talented young pianist who has just started composing his own music. He is looking for a music festival which promotes beginning musicians and performers. ______ 4. Your cousin who lives abroad is interested in birds, flowers and in nature in general. This year in July he is planning to celebrate his 15th birthday outdoors. ______ 5. Your sister studies at the Cinema College. She wants to attend a festival in June to learn more about film production and meet some of the biggest names in the film industry. ______ 6. You are planning an excursion for a group of 12th grade students in the first week of June. Your budget is very limited so you want to take them to an exhibition which they can see for free. ______ 7. Mike is a big music lover. He will be touring Italy in June. He would like to attend musical events which feature the best modern music. ______ 8. Your sister is interested in old Italian architecture. In July she wants to visit a place in Italy which is famous for its historic sites and old buildings as well as attend musical events. ______

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Summer Festivals and Exhibitions

A. The Warsaw International Film Festival opens in the Polish capital on June 12th. This key international film event is the main attraction for world-class actors directors, producers, and scriptwriters. The opening ceremony will be held outdoors in beautiful surroundings. B. The Florence Nature Park, which is home to a variety of rare species of birds, will hold its annual butterfly festival in July. Don’t miss an opportunity to see the air filled with hundreds of exotic birds and butterflies. This is an unforgettable experience in the open fields of the park for the young and old alike. C. The Cinema Museum in Tbilisi presents incredible bird and flower print designs by legendary Japanese costume designers. 100 costumes from over twenty recent films go on public exhibit on Wednesday, June 5th. Admission is free for college students and school children.

D. The Bologna Art Festival is a great chance to experience the world’s best opera performed by top singers in a historic outdoor area without paying a huge price. The festival also features modern ballet performances held in beautiful royal palaces. The opening ceremony is on 1st of July. E. The Music Festival of Milan opens its doors of opportunities to new musicians and enthusiasts of classical and present-day music. Besides the ticketed performances, there will be lots of music on the streets of Milan during the festival from 10th to 20th June. F. The Prague Summer Film Festival. Although the festival is only ten years old, it is regarded as one of the top film festivals in Europe. It promotes beginning actors and actresses, as well as the film production industry in general. It opens in July. Admission is free for students.

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TASK 3: READING

Read the text. Then read the statements below and decide whether they are True (T) or False (F). Dinosaurs Millions of years ago, long before there were any people, there were dinosaurs. In spite of the fact that nobody has ever seen a living dinosaur, most people think that they are fascinating animals. All that is known about them has been learned from their remains, because the last dinosaur became extinct or died out over 64 million years ago. The oldest dinosaur remains were mainly found in rocks, which are more than 220 million years old. We know that dinosaurs lived on Earth for about 160 million years. The first dinosaurs were small animals, which changed over time forming thousands of different species, including the largest animals that ever walked on Earth. Although the word dinosaur means ‘terrible lizard’, the name is misleading because dinosaurs were more closely related to the crocodiles and birds of today than to lizards. While many of them were very big - some were even larger than any other animal that has ever lived on dry land, some were as small as chickens. The small ones walked on their back legs, while others walked on all fours. Some dinosaurs had long necks and small heads. Others had huge horns or bodies covered with plates of bone. Some dinosaurs were meat-eaters, but most ate plants. We do not know what colour they were, but some scientists think that their bodies were probably brown and green like most living reptiles. In the time of the first dinosaurs, the dry land of the earth formed one continent. Animals were able to reach all parts of this huge area. As a result, when the continent slowly split up to form seven separate continents, dinosaurs lived on all of them. This means that their remains can be found on every continent even on Antarctica. For most of the time that dinosaurs lived on Earth the climate worldwide was quite warm. There were few high mountains. Dinosaurs lived near thick forests and slow-flowing rivers. Although people have been digging up dinosaur bones for all human history, dinosaurs were scientifically described only in the early nineteenth century. Since that time, scientists have identified nearly a thousand different dinosaur species from all continents. While some of them weighed a few kilogrammes, others’ weight reached tens of tons. There are many theories as to why the dinosaurs became extinct. The majority of scientists believe that an asteroid hit the earth and threw many tons of dust into the atmosphere, blocking the sun and creating a ‘long night’. Due to the lack of sunlight the plants died out and because almost 90 percent of dinosaurs were plant eaters, they all died too. Another theory states that the earth’s climate changed gradually over a long period of time and the dinosaurs were not able to adapt to the cooler and drier climate.

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1. The text gives information about living reptiles and lizards. ………………………..... T F

2. Dinosaurs lived on earth more than 64 million years ago. ………………………........ T F

3. Dinosaurs’ bones are, in most cases, found in rocks. ………………………...………. T F

4. All dinosaurs walked on their back legs and were small-headed. ..…..……….………. T F

5. Most dinosaurs were plant-eaters. ………….…………………………………………. T F

6. Scientists have information about the colour of dinosaur skin. ………………………... T F

7. Initially the earth was made of one continent. ……………...…………………………. T F

8. Dinosaur bones have been discovered on all seven continents. ……………………….. T F

9. Scientists began studying dinosaurs in the eighteenth century. ……………………….. T F

10. Scientists have different opinions about why dinosaurs died out. ….....……………… T F

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TASK 4: READING Read the questions (1-8) and try to find the answers to them in the text on the next page. Indicate the paragraph (A-F), in which you found the information, next to the question. Some paragraphs correspond to more than one statement.

Which paragraph

1. explains why mountain cycling became popular among women ? ______

2. says that mountain biking gives you a different feeling of freedom? ______

3. has information about the percentage of off-road women riders? ______

4. says that men and women cyclists are completely different? ______

5. suggests that beginning riders should not ride with experienced riders? ______

6. states that it is very difficult to choose a suitable bike? ______

7. could have the title: ‘A gift for myself’? ______

8. could have the title: ‘Riding for enjoyment is more important than competing’? ______

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Off-road riding

A. Off-road riding, or riding bicycles on rough bumpy roads, is becoming more and more popular among women in the UK these days. Almost 15 percent of female members of the cycling club ride off-road, and mountain bikes are widely used. Our magazine ‘Safe Ride’ decided to learn why off-road riding is gaining such popularity among ladies. So earlier this year our readers were invited to write about their experiences. B. Most of the readers mentioned that exploring the world by riding a mountain bike is a very different experience. You cannot go far by walking, and ordinary bikes will easily break on the rough surface of the mountains. Some female riders started riding as a hobby while on holiday. Others started because their husbands, or ‘mad friends’ were doing it. One woman claimed she would never see much of her husband if she hadn’t started riding a mountain bike!

C. Half of the readers of our magazine said that they had ridden with a group, which consisted of women only. They thought that women were more supportive, more cooperative, more patient and less competitive than men. Such groups got enjoyment simply from riding in the countryside and not from riding for competition. Men were considered to be too keen on taking risks, and demonstrating the capabilities of their bicycles. However, some women felt that mixed company of men and women encouraged them to try harder.

D. Buying the right bike isn’t an easy task. For most women, the first bike was most commonly either too large or too small; it was hard to get good advice from a shop assistant who doesn’t see mountain biking from your point of view and isn’t a good advisor when it comes to choosing a bike. Often, shop assistants think that women cannot enjoy riding heavy mountain bikes.

E. Most of the women complained that shop assistants were not helpful. They were more interested in selling products the buyer didn’t want or need. Some of them even made sarcastic comments. Some women didn’t feel they were treated as real customers should be treated. ‘Is the bike for your son?’ is not a good question to ask a woman who is ready to spend a lot of money on a special present for herself.

F. More than 50 percent of the women suggested that you should start riding bikes with someone at your own level. This way you can gain experience and confidence gradually. You should plan to cover fewer miles than you would if you were riding on a smooth surface. And remember that there are few places to eat and drink off-road. One reader of our magazine was particularly encouraging: ‘Once you start, you’ll probably want to ride more as you discover a new sense of freedom – and that’s priceless’.

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TASK 5: READING Read the text and the questions below. For each question mark the correct answer: A, B, C or D. I always had a feeling that I would study at Royal Holloway - one of the largest multi-faculty colleges of the University of London which has a well-known history and reputation. I had visited the campus a few times to see my brother and I decided to follow in his footsteps! Going to university was never a subject for debate in our house as I come from an educated family. I think my parents would have gone mad if I’d suggested not going, but fortunately I wanted to go!

One of the top universities in the UK, Royal Holloway, is quite expensive. However, I did manage financially without support from my parents as I received considerable support from the government. The third year was the most difficult financially, and I spent very little time going out with my friends. I think I spent too much on food; I did not want to eat only beans and noodles – usual food for a student. I had a proper oven and stove to cook good meals. I also needed to buy more books, though fortunately as my brother had been at Royal Holloway and had studied similar subjects, I was able to use his books.

To be admitted to Royal Holloway I needed high marks. I worked hard to get them and I succeeded. At first, I thought that university seems like a big challenge. I was not really sure how to write university essays, but soon got used to it. I think the most important thing in the first year is to develop the skills needed for the second and third years. I did not find it hard moving away from home. I was looking forward to being independent. After finishing university I moved back home and that was difficult to get used to! I was fortunate enough to have many friends in my first year, and, though I met new people in both my second and third years, a number of those from the first year are still my closest friends today.

I believe I made the right choice when I chose History. On the one hand, History was one of my favourite subjects. On the other hand, after finishing the Faculty of History, the doors are open to many different careers. History is generally well-respected in the employment world. I was offered a job as a reporter for the House of Commons in Parliament. For me it was a relatively simple process, and I’m sure the reference letters from two of my professors at Royal Holloway must have helped a lot!

1. The writer of the article is

A. a student at Royal Holloway. B. a Royal Holloway graduate. C. one of the staff at Royal Holloway. D. the head of Royal Holloway.

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2. The writer’s parents

A. expected her to go to college. B. did not care much about her education. C. paid for her university studies. D. did not have any formal education.

3. The writer studied at the university on the money from

A. her parents. B. the government. C. her brother. D. her savings.

4. The writer preferred to have

A. meals from a canteen. B. meals at cafés. C. home-made meals. D. fast-food meals.

5. In order to get into the university the writer needed

A. good reference letters. B. a lot of her parents’ money. C. high grades. D. good connections.

6. What did the writer find difficult?

A. Leaving home. B. Getting used to the university life. C. Making friends at the college. D. Moving back home.

7. Why did the writer choose to study history?

A. She wanted to become a historian. B. She wasn’t interested in anything else. C. Her parents were also historians. D. There were more opportunities for graduates.

8. Which of the following would be the best title for the article?

A. Memories of university life B. The best university of London C. How to get to Royal Holloway D. How to succeed at Royal Holloway

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TASK 6: VOCABULARY Read the text and fill the gaps with the words given below. Use each word only once. Two words are extra.

believe (A) keep (F) searching (K)

cases (B) police (G) times (L)

daughter (C) present (H) trust (M)

gifts (D) realised (I) woke (N)

idea (E) savings (J)

A mattress worth one million dollars

Many people like to keep small secret things, like letters, or things that remind them of good ………. (1),

inside or under their mattresses, but as one woman in Israel has recently found out, it isn’t always a good

………. (2). The woman used to ………. (3) a lot of money, which she had been saving for many years, in

her mattress. She is now regretting keeping her ………. (4) under her mattress, after her ………. (5) threw

it out, with one million dollars inside! The woman, who doesn’t want to be named, had kept all her money

inside her mattress because she didn’t ………. (6) banks. Her daughter didn’t know this and when she

bought her mum a new mattress as a birthday ………. (7), she threw the old one away without telling her

mum. Since then the family has been ………. (8) garbage bins in Tel Aviv, but haven’t been able to find the

mattress worth one million American dollars. This is what the woman said to TV, press and radio

journalists: ‘I ………. (9) up in the morning and started screaming, when I ………. (10) what had

happened. It was all my money in the world.’ The family asked the ………. (11) to investigate the loss of

the mattress as soon as possible. However, the police have other ………. (12) to look into first. The family

is very disappointed.

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TASK 7: GRAMMAR Read the text and fill the gaps with one of the following: an article, a preposition, a conjunction or a relative pronoun. Note that in each space you should insert only ONE word. Do not copy the words from the text on the answer sheet.

The White House

1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC, USA is a very special address. It is ………. (1) address of the

White House, the official residence and workplace of the President of the United States. Originally the

White House was grey ………. (2) was called the Presidential Palace. It was built in the years from 1792 to

1800. At this time the city of Washington was also being built. A contest was held ………. (3) choose the

design for the President’s home. The contest was won ………. (4) an architect named James Hoban. The

construction of the house continued for more than eight years. The large house designed by James Hoban

was made ………. (5) grey stone. The original White House stood for fourteen years until 1812 when the

United States and Britain went on war. The British invaded Washington ………. (6) burned many

buildings, including the Presidential Palace. After the war James Hoban, the original architect, partially

rebuilt the President’s home. In order to cover the damage ………. (7) the fire, the building was painted

white. Eventually, it became known ………. (8) the White House. The White House, ………. (9) has six

floors, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United States. Every year, more than a million

visitors go through the five rooms ………. (10) are open to the public.

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TASK 8: GRAMMAR Read the text and put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. Do not copy the words from the text on the answer sheet. Hi Cynthia,

It’s Christmas Eve and the house is full of people and noise. I ………………………. (1. already/make)

the Christmas pudding for tomorrow’s dinner. It smells so nice! Your Dad ……………………….

(2. prepare) the turkey in the kitchen right now, so there isn’t much left to do for tomorrow morning. You

know how I hate when everything ………………………. (3. do) the very last minute. I’m going to church

in the morning, after we …………………………. (4. open) the presents. Your elder sister’s children, Dan

and Jenny, are very excited. Dan …………………………. (5. expect) an iPhone from Father Christmas and

Jenny wants a doll. I told them that Father Christmas …………………………. (6. not/come) till they were

asleep. They’re in bed now, but I’m sure they …………………………. (7. wake up) early tomorrow

morning. Dad will soon put the decoration on the Christmas tree. Tomorrow morning when kids wake up,

they will be surprised to learn that the tree …………………………. (8. decorate) by your Dad. Do you

remember what happened last Christmas? When your Dad …………………………. (9. put) the angel on

the top of the tree, it suddenly fell over on the cat who was lying nearby. Fortunately the tree was not

damaged and it ………………………. (10. look) lovely with the lights on it and the presents underneath

but the cat never came near the tree after that. This year your Dad …………………………. (11. decide) to

cheer up the New Year Tree with brand new toys. I got very angry when I learnt how much he

…………………………. (12. pay) for them. But he said the new toys …………………………. (13. give)

a special sparkle to the family gathering. We all wish you …………………………. (14. be) with us. It’s a

pity you are not able to join us this year.

All my love,

Mum

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TASK 9: WRITING The advertisement given below is taken from an online newspaper.

Read the advertisement and write an email to the English Summer School asking for more information about the details which are indicated. Write your reply here. The beginning is given. Do not write your name or surname. Use the space given.

Dear Sir/Madam,

I read your advertisement in the online newspaper.___________________________________

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Best regards,

Do you want to learn English? If so, read this advert carefully. Have a fantastic time at our English Summer School. Improve your English and enjoy our sightseeing tours to discover all the amazing things the UK has to offer.. Courses start in summer. Helpful teachers and small classes will make you feel at home. For more information please email us at: [email protected]

Where exactly?

When exactly? Number of students?

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TASK 10: WRITING

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TASK 1: LISTENING You are going to listen to eight texts. For each of them answer the question given. Mark the correct answer: A, B, C or D.

You have twenty seconds to look through the tasks. You will hear each recording twice.


A. At the toy shop C. At the post office B. At the car shop D. At the library


A. At the airport C. At the restaurant B. At the Internet club D. At the bank

3. How much has the woman paid for the sunglasses?

A. 20 Laris C. 30 Laris B. 28 Laris D. 18 Laris

4. Why does the woman have to pay extra for the skirt?

A. It’s an expensive skirt. C. It must be sent to her house. B. The skirt is too dirty. D. It must be cleaned quickly.

5. What is the text about?

A. Snowboarding school C. The weather in Georgia B. Popular sportsmen D. A new type of sport

6. What does Bob like to watch on TV most of all?

A. Weather forecast C. Films in general B. Horror films D. Reality shows

7. Why has Jane watched Titanic ten times?

A. She loves true stories. C. She likes Leonardo DiCaprio. B. She likes love stories. D. She loves the Canadian singer.

8. What helped Nino to fall asleep?

A. The quietness C. The book B. The light D. The darkness

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TASK 2: READING Read the statements (1-8). Then read the advertisements and find which statement corresponds to which advertisement. Next to each statement write a letter (A-F). Some advertisements correspond to more than one statement. 1. As part of your university course you have to write an essay on the history of fashion design. You would like to see some of the best works of the world’s greatest designers. ______ 2. You are planning a family trip to the countryside. You want your children to experience the true country lifestyle for a day and have fun away from the hot and polluted city. ______ 3. Peter is not a professional pianist but he loves playing and composing music in his free time. Now he wants to play some of his new compositions in an informal setting. ______ 4. Ann is reading a book on European royalty of the Middle Ages. She would like to learn more about the lifestyles of monarchs and their residences. ______ 5. You will be touring Europe in July. You would like to have an opportunity to visit historic sites and to attend free concerts of all styles of music. ______ 6. Your cousin has received an invitation to the opening ceremony of a festival. He is excited because the festival features children’s films - his favourite genre. ______ 7. Jim is going to write a book about the life and work of the ten most famous women in the world. He wants to attend an exhibition to learn more about the clothing style of one of them. ______ 8. Your 12-year-old nephew enjoys listening to music and you often take him to concerts. This time you want to take him to a musical event held outdoors. ______

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A. The 2014 London Film Festival, the true home of innovative and exciting cinema, will be held from July 25th to August 10th. The festival will offer a wide range of films, including horror, science fiction and the best children’s films. Admission is free for students and children under 10. B. The Prague Music Festival will present a dynamic mix of world-class performers featuring orchestral and classical virtuosos, jazz giants, and folk bands. There will be over 70 free indoor performances at historic monuments of the city during the festival. It opens on July 26th . C. The Riga Music Festival will be welcoming the International Touring Exhibition of Musical Instruments, which is bringing 11 pianos to the streets of Riga in July. The pianos will be located all around the city and anyone - from beginners to experts - can enjoy playing piano compositions.

D. Arts and Royalty. A special exhibition of ten dresses that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, will be on display at the Fashion Museum of Cambridge. The exhibits include dresses worn during the Royal tours and little black cocktail dresses by famous designers from the mid-1990s.

E. The Kvareli Festival is a celebration of our agricultural heritage. Join us in August for our open air family events! The festival includes agricultural exhibits and offers its guests a free taste of watermelon, best local dishes and wine. Don’t miss a chance to take part in our traditional winemaking! F. Spanish Art Festival. This event displays 1000 photographs of Spain and its culture as well as several 12th-16th-century items and paintings. Visitors will also see a film on the oldest royal palaces and gardens in Spain and royal wedding clothes and furniture. Open every day until the end of July except the weekends.

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TASK 3: READING Read the text. Then read the statements below and decide whether they are True (T) or False (F).

A father and a son

One of the strongest relationships is that between a father and a child. While we turn to our mothers for love and support, we often need our fathers for approval and praise. Many famous men and women have talked about the importance of their fathers to them. Lee Iacocca, the president of The Chrysler Corporation, says he learned a great deal from his father – Nicola Iacocca. His father came to the United States from southern Italy at the age of twelve. He believed in America and its values. He felt that in America you had the freedom to become anything you wanted to be if you were willing to work hard and he did just that. When Nicola was twenty, he opened a car rental business. Later, he started several other businesses. It took him quite long to become a millionaire. Like his father, Lee Iacocca was interested in cars. After graduating from Princeton University in 1946, he got a job with the Ford Motor Company selling cars in Chester, Pennsylvania. Lee phoned his father every day for advice until his death in 1973. His father always said – be prepared to take risks, but always save for difficult times. As a result, Lee Iacocca has always been very careful with money. Lee Iacocca became the president in 1978 and the chairman in 1979 of The Chrysler Corporation, an American automobile manufacturer. He completely transformed the unsuccessful company into one of America’s most successful and profitable businesses. To do so he needed to take out a loan from the bank. Lee’s father was always warning him when he was a small boy not to get into debt, and if he ever borrowed anything, even 20 cents, his father advised him to write it down so as not to forget to pay it back. Iacocca wrote in his autobiography: ‘I often wondered how my father would have reacted if he’d lived long enough to see me go into debt in 1981 to keep The Chrysler Corporation in business. This was a lot more than 20 cents – the total came to 1.2 billion dollars. Although I remembered my father’s advice, I had a funny feeling that this was the loan I’d remember even without writing it down.’ Lee Iacocca also learned another important lesson from his father: aim for excellence in everything. Iacocca has always tried to follow this advice and be the best at everything. ‘People say to me, You are a great success. How did you do it? I go back to what my parents taught me. Try hard, get all the education you can, but then, do something. Don’t just stand there. Make something happen.’

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1. Fathers play a big role in many well-known people’s lives. …………………..…..…… T F

2. Lee Iacocca’s father was an Italian immigrant. ……………………………….……….. T F

3. Lee Iacocca’s father became a millionaire soon after he arrived in America. …….…… T F

4. Lee Iacocca and his father shared the same interest in cars. …………………………… T F

5. His father encouraged him to put all his money in risky businesses. ...….……………... T F

6. Chrysler was not a successful corporation before Lee Iacocca started to run it. ………. T F

7. Lee Iacocca’s father advised him never to pay a small debt back. ……………..……… T F

8. Lee Iacocca borrowed a small amount of money for his company. ……………………. T F

9. Lee Iacocca’s father taught him to aim high and be the best. ………………………….. T F

10. The text is about The Chrysler Corporation. ………………………….…….………… T F

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TASK 4: READING Read the questions (1-8) and try to find the answers to them in the text on the next page. Indicate the paragraph (A-F), in which you found the information, next to the question. Some paragraphs correspond to more than one statement.

Which paragraph

1. has information about changes brought by the invention of the electric tattoo machine? ______

2. names the musicians who were the first to demonstrate tattoos on their bodies? ______

3. names the country where the oldest wall paintings showing tattoos were found? ______

4. gives information about the origins of the word tattoo? ______

5. explains how long it took tattooing to spread around the world? ______

6. explains what tattoos are in general? ______

7. could have the title: ‘Connections between tattoo and religion’? ______

8. could have the title: ‘Technology affects tattoos’? ______

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The history of tattoos

A. Once considered anti-social activity common only among drunkards and sailors, tattooing is now recognised as a well-established art form. Nowadays, having a tattoo is as normal as pierced ears. According to America’s main cultural journals and newspapers, tattooing is body art that uses, special ink to permanently colour the skin. Despite its current acceptance, it was not until the early 1970s that singers and musicians such as Janis Joplin and The Rolling Stones started to openly show the tattoos on their bodies. In 1981 The Rolling Stones showed their dedication to tattooing by releasing the 16th British album Tattoo You. B. The art of tattooing has been practised for a very long time in civilized human history. The history of tattoos is ancient and seems to date thousands of years before the birth of Christ. The first records of tattoos were found in ancient Egypt. Wall paintings as old as 2000 BC are evidence of the use of tattoos in ancient Egyptian society. Today tattooing is officially recognized as an art form and many museums, galleries and educational institutions around the world organise tattoo art shows. C. Because the term ‘tattoo’ has almost the same pronunciation and the meaning throughout the world, scientists have found it difficult to determine the place of its origin. Some scientists think that the term ‘tattoo’ comes from the Polynesian word ‘tatao’, which means ‘to tap’. However, other scientists believe that the modern word ‘tattoo’ comes from a Tahitian word ‘tatu’, which means to mark something. It should be noted though that the Georgian term sviringi has no resemblance to the English pronunciation. D. People of many different civilisations in the past coloured their body parts for different reasons. In a few groups and religions, tattoos are an integral part of their beliefs. Those who belong to these religions are obliged to have a tattoo on their body. While for some groups tattooing is a ritual, for others it’s simply a joyous way to show their beliefs to the world. In some countries, tattoo marks help to demonstrate that a person has a high rank. Today, many musicians feel that it is their duty to have a tattoo of their group’s name on their shoulders. E. The first electric tattoo machine was invented in 1890 by an American tattoo artist named Samuel O’Reilly. The electric tattoo machine gave birth to a new era of tattooing in which people started to put different kinds of tattoos on various parts of their bodies. More and more people put different marks and figures on their bodies. Though tattoo machines are becoming more complex as the years go by, the mechanical principle behind them remains the same whether it is electric or digital. F. Tattooing took centuries to become so widely accepted. Today one can find tattoos as a fashion symbol rather than a simple mark. Tattooing indeed has spread across oceans. Even people in less developed countries have tattoos. The tattoo art that seemed like nonsense to previous generations has truly become an integral part of the fashion of the new generation.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Rolling_Stones

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TASK 5: READING Read the text and the questions below. For each question mark the correct answer: A, B, C or D.

Several years ago, a British TV company decided to carry out an experiment and find out if a student’s success and behaviour depended on the quality of his school. For this purpose, the TV company selected a student from a poor family, Ryan Bell. At his school, which was not considered the best, Ryan regularly caused problems and was in conflict with his teachers and other students. He was not a good student and his grades in every subject were below average. The experiment was a stroke of luck for the 14-year-old boy. The TV company sent Ryan to an expensive private school where he had every opportunity to study well. When he was asked if he might have trouble adjusting to the new school, Ryan simply responded, ‘Don’t worry, all 14-year-old guys are the same – we like cars and girls!’

In many ways Ryan’s first year at his new school was a success. He was brilliant at Latin and joined the rugby team where he was one of the best players. His mother was very proud. She hoped her son would get a good education, earn money and even support her. Ryan had never dreamt of going to university before. Now, he started talking of becoming a TV journalist. At his new school Ryan got on well with the other students. There were a few problems but they were not serious at first. The first incident was when Ryan was caught drawing graffiti on the wall. The school didn’t pay attention to that, but when Ryan took another boy’s mobile phone without asking, the school authorities did not allow him to attend classes for a week.

A week after that, Ryan and his school friends went to the nearest town and bought some beer. Ryan drank so much that he got sick and was taken to hospital. The school sent him away and did not allow him to return to school because he had already been in trouble twice before. Many people thought it was unfair because he was due to take his exams a month later. The school insisted that the rules were the same for everyone. After Ryan left his second school, the public started to criticize the experiment. Some argued that Ryan had been under too much pressure and that it was unfair not to allow him to attend classes. Everyone seems to agree that Ryan should be given a chance to continue his studies at the university.

1. A TV company is mentioned in the text to tell us that A. the school has its own TV station. B. this TV company decided to do an experiment. C. TV affects students. D. TV programmes are good for students.

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2. At his old school Ryan A. led an interesting life. B. was one of the best students. C. had problems with his friends. D. got on well with his teachers.

3. Ryan was sure he would not have problems at his new school because he A. knew all the students at that school. B. was sure he would succeed in his studies. C. knew most of the teachers there. D. thought teenagers had the same interests.

4. What does the writer say about Ryan’s achievements at his new school? A. He did well. B. He was a lazy student. C. He argued with his teachers. D. He missed classes.

5. Ryan’s mother thought A. Ryan would have problems. B. her son would be the best student. C. her son would have a good future. D. Ryan would not stay in the new school.

6. At first in his new school Ryan had

A. serious problems. B. minor problems. C. problems with his teachers. D. a conflict with the school authorities.

7. Ryan was taken to hospital because he

A. drank too much. B. had a fight. C. became ill. D. fell down.

8. Which of the following would be the best title for the article?

A. A lucky student B. An unsuccessful experiment C. A new school D. Passing exams successfully

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afford (A) enough (F) solve (K)

cause (B) increase (G) space (L)

cost (C) limit (H) test (M)

decides (D) pollution (I) traffic (N)

encourages (E) reducing (J)

Cars driving us crazy

Technology has given us plenty of things that improve our lives. One example of this is cheaper and faster

cars that most people in western countries can ………. (1). Cars improve our lives in many ways but they

also cause problems. Lots of teenagers dream of the day when they will be old ………. (2) to learn to

drive and have their own cars. Having a car allows them to go out where and when they like and give their

friends a lift. Passing their driving ………. (3) is very important in every teenager’s life. While that’s true,

cars also ………. (4) a lot of problems. For example:

• The roads are too busy. People driving in cities often have to sit in ………. (5) jams.

• Modern cars can go very fast. However, why have a car that can travel 240 km per hour when the

speed ………. (6) in many European countries is 110 km an hour on the motorway? This just ……….

(7) people to break the law.

• Finding a parking ………. (8) in cities and towns is often almost impossible.

• Air ………. (9) is getting worse because more and more people own cars.

Nowadays, many people and organisations are working on ………. (10) traffic. Different countries have

different ways to ………. (11) their problems. For example, in Paris, when pollution is really bad,

travelling by public transport does not ………. (12) anything. But these problems are still very difficult to

solve.

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The first woman scientist

Hypatia, the daughter of the mathematician and philosopher Theon, was born in Alexandria, Egypt in 370

AD. For many centuries Hypatia was ………. (1) only woman scientist to have a place in history books.

Hypatia’s father was the director ………. (2) Alexandria University and he made sure his daughter had

the best education available. This was unusual as most women in those days had few opportunities to

study. After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria, the place ………. (3) she

began teaching mathematics. She became the head of the Platonist school at Alexandria and soon became

very famous ………. (4) her scientific ideas. We have no copies of her books ………. (5) we know that

she wrote several important mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested ………. (6) technology and

invented several scientific tools to help with her work. At that time many rulers were afraid of science,

and anyone connected ………. (7) it was in danger. One day, in March of 415 AD, Hypatia was attacked

in the street ………. (8) was killed. The name of the man ………. (9) attacked her is not known. It is

believed that her death was the starting point of ………. (10) downfall of Alexandrian intellectual life.

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TASK 8: GRAMMAR Read the text and put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. Do not copy the words from the text on the answer sheet.

Dear Sophia,

It has been quite some time since I wrote to you last. That’s because I quit my job a month ago and I was

so depressed that I ………..........……….. (1. not/want) to see or talk to anybody. Now after some time

……….............…… (2. pass) I can tell you what happened. About a month ago I ………..........………..

(3.feel) really fed up with my job: nothing was going right, and I hated going to work. I

………..........……….. (4. give) all sorts of boring tasks and in addition my boss didn’t like anything that I

………........................ (5. do). I started to hate the work that I used to like so much. I ……….....................

(6. get) no enjoyment out of it any more.

Then one day my boss ………..........……….. (7. complain) to me that I was late for work all the time. I

couldn’t believe it! I ………..........…….. (8. be) late only once that month, while he

………..........……….. (9. always/arrive) quite late. I asked him who told him that I was regularly late for

work and he said that one of the secretaries ………..........……….. (10. tell) him about it. I said that it

wasn’t true. Anyway, I got really annoyed and stormed out, slamming the door behind me. And now I still

………..........……….. (11. not/regret) it. I wake up whenever I want, walk a lot in the nearby park and

write sketches. I met an interesting person. He is a publisher. When he read my sketches, he said ‘If I were

you, I ………..........……….. (12. do) nothing but write sketches’. And to my surprise he offered to

publish some of my sketches. Most probably they ………..........……….. (13. publish) next month.

I ………..........……….. (14. send) you a copy of my sketches as soon as they are published.

Take care,

Pamela

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TASK 9: WRITING The advertisement given below is taken from an online newspaper. Read the advertisement and write an email to the International Summer Camp asking for more information about the details which are indicated. Write your reply here. The beginning is given. Do not write your name or surname. Use the space given.

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Are you interested in meeting young people of your age from all around Europe? If so, the International Summer Camp is just for you. Our Camp offers summer programmes, a variety of sports and outdoor activities. Most importantly, our Camp helps young people to make new and lasting friendships and develop an understanding of different cultures. The camp starts next Sunday. We assure you, you will never forget the days spent with us. Contact us at: [email protected]

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TASK 1: LISTENING You are going to listen to eight texts. For each of them answer the question given. Mark the correct answer: A, B, C or D.

You have twenty seconds to look through the tasks. You will hear each recording twice.


A. At the shoe shop C. At school B. At the gym D. In the park


A. At the bus stop C. In the street B. At the sports club D. At the hotel

3. How much does one ticket cost now? A. 4 Laris C. 6 Laris B. 8 Laris D. 10 Laris 4. Why does the woman offer to walk the man to the museum?

A. She needs to cross the street. C. She works at the museum. B. She is going to the museum herself. D. She is going the same direction.

5. What is the text about? A. Andro’s friends C. Andro’s house B. Andro’s family D. Andro’s school

6. Why is Natia going to the shopping center tomorrow? A. To buy a dress. C. To buy a present for her friend. B. To buy a shopping bag. D. To buy something for her house.

7. How many members does The Stamp Collection Club have in Georgia?

A. 300 C. 30 B. 3000 D. 18

8. What is difficult for Keti?

A. Going to a new school C. Living in Tbilisi B. Spending time in the park D. Making new friends

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TASK 2: READING Read the statements (1-8). Then read the advertisements and find which statement corresponds to which advertisement. Next to each statement write a letter (A-F). Some advertisements correspond to more than one statement. 1. You are planning a memorable holiday from mid-July to the end of August. You would like to spend your evenings outdoors and see some interesting English theatre productions.______ 2. Mary is an art teacher interested in travelling and exploring new places. She wants to visit a beautiful city with an opportunity to attend dance events for free. ______ 3. Mike and Ann just got married and would like to spend their honeymoon in a romantic place. They are looking for an opportunity to attend some outdoor musical performances. ______ 4. George is an art critic who is looking for new musical talents. He is planning to travel around Europe and discover promising young musicians and composers. ______ 5. As part of your university course you have to write an essay on ancient architectural ruins. You would like to visit a historic site in Britain. ______ 6. Your sister is a dance lover. She will be touring Europe in June. She would like to attend cultural events featuring the best of the classical dance. _____ 7. You are a young artist who wants to keep up-to-date with modern art. You are particularly interested in seeing some of the best works by modern artists. ______ 8. Helen is a beginning opera singer. She wants to attend a festival which will help her start a successful singing career and is going to book a ticket online. ______

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D. The Roman Festival in Bath, UK. As darkness falls, the ruins of the Roman Baths lit by flickering torches provide an amazing sight for visitors. This is the place to explore Roman artifacts, walk on 2000-year-old paved roads and sense the spirit of the ancient world. It opens in mid-July. E. ArtFestMilan is a top international festival of contemporary art held for two weeks in August. Exhibitions take place at several of Milan’s historic monuments and royal palaces to highlight contrast between old and new art work. See schedule and ticket information on www.artfestmilan.org F. The Cambridge Shakespeare Festival is the UK’s best-loved open-air theatre festival. It will be held in the timeless and magical atmosphere of the Cambridge University Gardens from the 15th July to the 28th August. It promotes promising actors and directors. The application deadline June 2nd.

A. The Vienna June Festival is one of Europe’s largest dancing events, attracting top performers from around the world. In addition to the performances in famous dance halls, the streets in Vienna will be full of free modern and classical dancing shows. Read more at viennafest.com B. The Amsterdam Youth Festival is a non-stop party of amazing music, food, drinks and crafts. Music fans will have a chance to hear everything from jazz and blues to rock and pop and even modern opera. It promotes young singers and composers. Tickets can be booked online. C. The Verona Opera Festival is one of the most popular summer opera events. Operas are performed open-air in the stunning Roman amphitheatre. This is a great opportunity to explore this delightful walled city forever associated with romance and Romeo and Juliet. The opening ceremony is on July 1st.

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TASK 3: READING Read the text. Then read the statements below and decide whether they are True (T) or False (F).

Atlantis – an everlasting mystery

The legend of Atlantis is one of the oldest and most fascinating of all the world’s mysteries. It has confused both skeptics and believers. Where exactly was Atlantis and where is it now? What caused its disappearance? Exactly how advanced were the Atlanteans? Many international archaeological teams have set off to find answers to these questions, but with no success. The legendary continent of Atlantis has caught the imagination of scholars for centuries. The earliest known records of this mythical land appear in the Greek philosopher Plato’s dialogue Critias. Plato wrote about Atlantis’ architecture, engineering and ceremonies in detail. Many people, even Plato’s own students, thought this place was imaginary, but Plato argued that Atlantis was real and filled with more wonders than anyone could imagine. Plato believed that this great continent was technologically advanced but had been destroyed by a tsunami and had sunk in the sea. Plato believed that Atlantis was located somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean. In fact, the ocean got its name from Atlantis. Plato claimed that Atlantis was an underwater continent approximately the size of Libya and Asia put together. Modern scientific surveys of the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean show no sign of this continent. However, modern satellite photos of southern Spain reveal rectangular forms on the ground appearing to match descriptions made by Plato. ‘Today’s scientific discoveries may change attitudes about Atlantis and prove that it was not a myth, but a true story, as Plato always claimed,’ says Georgeos Diaz-Montexano, a Cuban archaeologist who has spent the last 15 years searching for the underwater continent. The Cuban archaeologist believes the rectangular features could be the remains of a ‘silver’ temple devoted to the sea god Poseidon and a ‘golden’ temple devoted to goddess Cleito - all described in Plato’s work. The Cuban archaeologist claims that the war between Atlantis and the eastern Mediterranean described in Plato’s writings closely resembles accounts of attacks on Egypt, Syria, Lebanon and Israel during the 12th century BC by mysterious invaders known as the Sea People. Georgeos Diaz-Montexano proposes that the Atlanteans and the Sea People were in fact one and the same. After seeing a satellite photo of the supposed underwater continent the Cuban archaeologist tried to attract other archaeologists to excavate the site. But this was impossible as the features in the satellite photo are located in Donana National Park in Spain. Eventually in 2009 and 2010, the team of archaeologists and geologists studied the site using a combination of deep-ground radar, digital mapping, and underwater technology without digging the park up. Experts believe that further study will allow them to come to a final conclusion.

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1. The legends about Atlantis have been known since ancient times. ………………….. T F

2. Not many archaeologists expressed interest in the mysterious continent. ..…………. T F

3. Plato believed that this lost continent once existed. …………….………………..….. T F

4. Plato did not have any theories about why the continent disappeared. .……………… T F

5. The name of one of the oceans originates from Atlantis. ………..……..……………. T F

6. A Cuban archaeologist hopes to prove Plato’s theory. …….……………..………….. T F

7. Plato’s descriptions and the satellite photos are very similar.……..………………..... T F

8. The Cuban archaeologist believes that the Sea People and the Atlanteans were different people. ……..………………….………….………………….………….….. T F

9. Excavations were conducted in Donana National Park. ……………….………….…. T F

10. Special technology was used to study the area without damaging it. ………………. T F

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TASK 4: READING

Read the questions (1-8) and try to find the answers to them in the text on the next page. Indicate the paragraph (A-F), in which you found the information, next to the question. Some paragraphs correspond to more than one statement.

Which paragraph

1. has information about the connection between hairstyle and religion? ______

2. states that people do not have completely free choice of hairstyle? ______

3. states that hairdressing has been similarly important for men and women? ______

4. says that people grew or cut their hair to show their sadness? ______

5. suggests that it’s a usual thing to follow famous people’s style? ______

6. suggests that a hairstyle can help women to show their personal freedom? ______

7. could have the title: ‘Art with different functions’? ______

8. could have the title: ‘Hairstyle and age’? ______

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History of a hairstyle

A. Hairdressing is the art of arranging hair or, in other words, modifying its natural state. Hairdressing has been an important part for both men and women’s appearance since ancient times and, like clothing, has a number of functions. In almost all societies, people have found it necessary to have their hair cut in order to keep it out of the faces. Another extremely important function of hair styling, especially in traditional pre-industrial societies, was to frighten enemies. For this purpose some men fastened bones, feathers, and other objects into their hair to look more violent. B. Christian and Buddhist monks shave their heads to indicate “renunciation”, which is the act of rejecting the physical pleasures of the world. Monks shave off their hair to symbolise simplicity and their separation from materialism. The symbolism of a particular hairstyle is also seen in the single long lock on the shaved heads of Muslim men by which, they believe, Allah will pull them up to heaven. C. Hair arrangement can also clearly show how old a person is and whether a person is married or not. Boys in ancient Greece cut their hair and Hindu boys shaved their heads at the age of sixteen. In medieval Europe unmarried women wore long, elegant hair uncovered, while married ones kept their hair covered with scarves. When a member of their family died, the ancient Egyptians usually grew their hair long, while Hindu women usually cut their hair off. D. From the late Middle Ages, hairstyles in the West have been greatly influenced by changing fashion. In the 17th century, for example, courtiers who followed Louis XIV, the king of France, wore wigs, that is artificial hair, because Louis XIV did not have hair and wore a wig. In the 20th century women of all classes followed the example of film stars with styles such as the silver blond hair of Jean Harlow, a famous American actress. This trend continues in the 21st century too. E. In the 20th century with the growth of the economy and improvements in mass communication, both men and women started to use various styles, cuts and colours of hair. Many hairstyles were connected to historical events. Some young women wore short, sleek bobs. By smoking cigarettes, wearing heavy makeup and styling their hair, women demonstrated their independence and protested against traditional social norms and customs. F. Today women and men can choose from a broad range of hairstyles, but they still are not totally free in their choice, as they are still expected to wear hair in accordance to their gender. For example, in most countries, men with long hair and women with very short and untidy hair may surprise people. This is somewhat less true for African-American men, who wear their hair in a variety of styles that may be exactly the same for men and women.

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TASK 5: READING Read the text and the questions below. For each question mark the correct answer: A, B, C or D.

At the age of 29 I had everything: my own company, two houses – one in London, one in Paris – and a husband. One year later I was homeless and penniless.

My parents were rich and I grew up in a large house in London. I went to a private school and at the weekends I spent most of the time with my pony. My mother left when I was eight and I lived with my father. I had several French nannies whose job was to look after me at home. This was good for my French, which I spoke fluently by the time I left school. I was never really close to my father. He was too busy looking after his business and was happy with me as long as I produced good school reports.

After school I got a degree in business, as I thought this would be good training for the future. In some way it was, but the most useful skill I had was my ability to deal with people well and make good social contacts. Soon with my father’s help, I started my own company. I had a lot of money and an interesting social life. When your life’s like this, you never think what it’s like to have problems. You don’t know what it’s like not to have money.

One evening I met Richard. He was so charming, and seemed so full of original ideas. I wanted to marry him immediately, but my father was against our marriage. I couldn’t understand why. It was true that Richard didn’t have a job, but he was very educated and talented, and was full of really promising ideas. I helped Richard borrow money from the bank and put my company and houses as a guarantee. In the end, we got married, but without my father’s permission.

One morning I woke up and Richard wasn’t there. I had two months to sell my houses in London and Paris. My company had already been taken away by the bank. I didn’t have any money left. My father refused to help me, and I had to look for a room in a house where homeless people lived. None of my ‘friends’ wanted to see me, and no one would help. I wonder if I will ever get out of this situation. I feel horrible. I realize I made too many mistakes – I just looked at people’s appearances and never looked at what was beneath the surface. Looking back, I can see how stupid I was.

1. This is the story of a woman who

A. has lost everything. B. is very proud of herself. C. could find true friends. D. has achieved all her goals.

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2. The writer learned French A. at the university. B. at school. C. at home. D. in France.

3. The writer thinks her biggest strength was A. her business degree. B. her ability to get along with people. C. the knowledge of foreign languages. D. her money and experience.

4. What do we learn about the writer’s father? A. He was loving and caring. B. He always supported his daughter. C. He was indifferent to his daughter. D. He helped his daughter set up her company.

5. The writer fell in love with Richard because he A. had a good job. B. was hardworking. C. had interesting ideas. D. had a good sense of humour.

6. The writer borrowed money from the bank because A. she wanted to get a new job. B. she wanted to assist Richard. C. she and Richard wanted to start a company. D. she and Richard wanted to buy a house.

7. The writer says it was a mistake to A. marry without her father’s permission. B. rely on her friends’ help. C. pay attention only to people’s character. D. pay attention only to how people looked.

8. Which of the following would be the best title for the story? A. An unlucky woman B. Learning from others’ mistakes C. A self-made businesswoman D. How to live without money

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among (A) families (F) name (K)

called (B) happened (G) never (L)

celebration (C) important (H) translated (M)

competes (D) lamps (I) wear (N)

days (E) light (J)

Diwali - Indian festival Diwali is one of the biggest Hindu festivals, celebrated in India between mid-October and mid-

November. Diwali is the short form of Deepavali, which is ………. (1) into English as ‘a row of lamps’.

Diwali involves the lighting of small ………. (2) filled with oil to show the triumph of good over evil.

For Hindus, Diwali is one of the most important festivals of the year and it is celebrated by ………. (3)

performing traditional activities together in their homes. For some Indian religious groups, Diwali is a

………. (4) of freedom. All the participants of the festival ………. (5) new clothes and share sweets and

snacks with family members and friends. The festival is celebrated for five continuous ………. (6). The

third day is the main day for Diwali festival and is ………. (7) ‘Festival of lights’. Different colourful

kinds of fireworks are always associated with this festival. On this day, people ………. (8) candles all

around their houses and sisters invite their brothers to their homes. The festival of Diwali ………. (9)

ends without exchange of gifts. People present Diwali gifts to loved ones. Giving gifts has always been an

………. (10) ritual of the festival. Diwali gifts are signs of love and affection to loved ones. Before

lighting the lamps, gifts are exchanged ………. (11) friends, acquaintances and family. Everyone ……….

(12) for the best or the highest number of gifts.

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Stolen paintings found in Zurich

Swiss police have confirmed that two paintings which were stolen a week ago have been discovered in an

abandoned car. The pictures ………. (1) well-known painters Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet, were

among four paintings worth 160 million dollars stolen ………. (2) a private museum collection. They

were discovered on the back seat of a white Mercedes outside a hospital in Zurich. Three masked, armed

men stole ………. (3) paintings from the museum last week. The police say that the three robbers entered

the museum at the end of ………. (4) day on Friday. One of the men used a gun to force the ten

remaining visitors to the floor. The other two men took the four paintings from a ground-floor hall.

Witnesses say the robbers put the pictures into a white car ………. (5) was parked in front of the museum

and drove off. It was over in three minutes. The two paintings found by the police were in good condition

………. (6) they were immediately returned to the museum. The two other stolen paintings are still

missing. After the robbery, the director said the paintings were so well-known ………. (7) it would be

impossible to try and sell them ………. (8) the open market. The three thieves ………. (9) stole the

paintings are still unknown, ………. (10) the police promised not to give up their efforts to find them.

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TASK 8: GRAMMAR Read the text and put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. Do not copy the words from the text on the answer sheet.

Hi Nick,

Do you remember me? We ……………………. (1. meet) last year when you were on holiday in

Brighton. I’m sorry I ..……………………. (2. not/write) to you since then, but I have been very busy

lately. I ……………………. (3. work) abroad for a year and I have just returned to England. Next week I

……………………. (4. plan) to be in London, and I ……………………. (5. think) that we can meet.

You will be surprised to hear that I am engaged to Sharon, the girl we met in Brighton. We are getting

married next month, and we ……………………. (6. want) you to come to our wedding. I have your

phone number and I ……………………. (7. call) you when I am in London and we can meet. It

..………………………. (8. be) great to see you again. I remember how much we ……………………. (9.

enjoy) ourselves last year. Sharon and I got engaged a month ago. At the engagement party we

……………………..…. (10. offer) to live with Sharon’s grandparents who have a big house with a

garden. But I don’t like the idea. I would accept the offer if I ………………………. (11. not/have) a

good job, but luckily I have a good salary and can easily support my family myself. In addition Sharon

………….……………. (12. not/want) to live in a house. She’d rather live in a nice apartment. We’d like

to rent one before our wedding. So currently we …………….………. (13. look) for an apartment. We

have a real estate agent who is helping us. We .……………………. (14. already/take) to a couple of

places, but we didn’t like the location of the houses very much. Well, I have to run now. Looking forward

to seeing you.

Best wishes,

Paul

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TASK 9: WRITING The advertisement given below is taken from an online newspaper. Read the advertisement and write an email to the music shop asking for more information about the details which are indicated. Write your reply here. The beginning is given. Do not write your name or surname. Use the space given.

Dear Sir/Madam, I read your advertisement in the online newspaper._________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________

Best regards,

Are you looking for a part-time job? If so, read this advert carefully. A newly-opened music shop “Dream Music” is looking for a person who has several years of experience in working with advanced music technology. The person will assist the manager and will have several responsibilities. The working hours are flexible. The salary is good. For more information please contact us at [email protected]

What kind? How many exactly? How much?

mailto:[email protected]

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TASK 10: WRITING

Read the essay task and write between 120-150 words. Some people think that it is better to study at a private school than at a state school. Do you agree or disagree with this opinion? State your opinion and support it with reasons and examples.

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Version 1

Task 1: 1.B 2.D 3.C 4.B 5.B 6.D 7.A 8.C

Task 2: 1.F 2.D 3.E 4.B 5.A 6.C 7.E 8.D

Task3: 1.F 2.T 3.T 4.F 5.T 6.F 7.T 8.T 9.F 10.T

Task 4: 1. B 2.F 3.A 4.C 5.F 6.D 7.E 8.C

Task 5: 1.B 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.C 6.D 7.D 8.A

Task 6: 1.L 2.E 3.F 4.J 5.C 6.M 7.H 8.K 9.N 10.I 11.G 12.B

Task 7: 1.the 2.and 3.to 4.by 5.of/from 6.and 7.from/of 8.as 9.which/that

10.that/which

Task 8: 1. have (already) made 2 .is preparing 3. is done/is being done 4. have opened/open

5.expects/is expecting/has been expecting 6. would not come 7. will wake up

8. is decorated/was decorated/has been decorated 9. was putting/put 10. looked 11. has

decided/decided 12. had paid/paid 13. gave/would give/were giving 14. was/were

Version 2

Task 1: 1. A 2. C 3.B 4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B 8. C

Task 2: 1.D 2.E 3.C 4.F 5.B 6.A 7.D 8.C

Task 3: 1. T 2. T 3.F 4.T 5.F 6.T 7.F 8.F 9.T 10.F

Task 4: 1.E 2.A 3.B 4.C 5.F 6.A 7.D 8.E

Task 5: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.A 5.C 6.B 7.A 8.B

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Task 6: 1.A 2.F 3.M 4.B 5.N 6.H 7.E 8.L 9.I 10.J 11.K 12.C

Task 7: 1.the 2.of 3.where 4. for 5. but 6. in 7. with/to 8. and 9.who/that 10.the

Task 8: 1. did not want 2. has passed 3.was feeling/felt 4. was given 5.did

6. was getting/got 7.complained 8. had been/was 9. was always arriving/always arrived

10. told/had told 11. do not regret 12.would do 13. will be published 14.will (shall)

send

Version 3

Task 1: 1. A 2. D 3. B 4. D 5. C 6. A 7. C 8. D

Task 2: 1.F 2.A 3.C 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.E 8.B

Task 3: 1.T 2.F 3.T 4.F 5.T 6.T 7.T 8.F 9.F 10.T

Task 4: 1.B 2.F 3.A 4.C 5.D 6.E 7.A 8.C

Task 5: 1.A 2.C 3.B 4.D 5.C 6.B 7.D 8.A

Task 6: 1.M 2. I 3.F 4.C 5.N 6. E 7. B 8.J 9.L 10.H 11. A 12. D

Task 7: 1. by/of 2.from 3. the 4.the 5.which/that 6.and/so 7.that 8.in/on/at 9.who /that 10. but

Task 8: 1. met 2. haven’t written 3. have been working/was working/have worked/worked

4. am planning/plan 5. was thinking/thought/think 6. want 7. will (shall) call 8. will be/would

be 9. enjoyed 10. were offered 11. didn’t have 12. doesn’t want 13. are looking 14. have

(already) been taken/were (already) taken

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