Exam Lettori Roma Tre

UNIVERSIT DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA TRE LINGUE E CULTURE STRANIERE PROVA SCRITTA DI INGLESE A2

LCS. All curricula ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE EXAMINATION in 1 hour

Part 1 Reading Comprehension Where can you see these notices? Choose the correct answer and write A, B, or C on your answer sheet 1

No entry A B C

at a bus stop on the road on the door of a public toilet

2 Two tablets daily after meals

A B C

In a restaurant on a medicine bottle in a canteen

3 Do not lean out of the window.

A B C

in a theatre on a shop window on a train

4 Remove packaging before putting into microwave.

A B C

on food on clothes on a car

5 Serve chilled. Ideal with fish dishes

A B C

in a restaurant on a dish on a bottle of wine

6 Sale ends Saturday 1 August.

A B C

in a cafe in a cinema in a shop

7 Do not feed

A B C

in a hotel in a classroom in the zoo

8 Thieves will be prosecuted

A B C

In a pub in a school in a shop

9 Keep to the right

A B C

in a post office on an escalator in a park

10 Late arrivals will not be allowed to enter

A B C

in a park in a theatre in a shop

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Part 2 Reading Comprehension Read the article about Tea and look at the questions below Write the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet

Tea best drink of the day! Although tea is considered quintessentially English it did not really become part of English daily life until the 18th century. The Chinese have been drinking it since second century BC. Tea was introduced to Europe from Asia by Portuguese traders in the seventeenth century. It is probably the most popular drink in Britain, though tourists might think beer is! According to the Macmillan English dictionary it is a hot brown drink made by boiling hot water onto the dried leaves of a tea bush. Doesnt sound very inviting does it? Nowadays of course, most people prefer to use tea bags small paper bags containing tea leaves.

Tea Customs.

The first man to sell tea was Thomas Garway in 1657 in his coffee House in London. It soon became fashionable all over London. In 1662, Catherine of Braganza sailed to England from Portugal to become Charles IIs wife, taking chests of tea with her. They say she was the first to introduce tea drinking in the home. The custom of afternoon tea probably originated with one person: Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford. In the early 1800's she launched the idea of having tea in the late afternoon to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, which in fashionable circles was not served until 8 o'clock at night. Tea drinking became popular among the lower classes too, but they ate their evening meals much earlier! Nowadays British homes serve tea at all times of the day. If you visit British homes in the daytime they are likely to offer you a cup of tea. If a neighbour comes round to visit or if a friend comes by with a problem they will probably be offered a cup of tea. If it is after six this will probably be something stronger like beer or wine. Some families drink tea with breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Tea shops/Tea rooms

Tea shops originated in the 1800s and you can still find them today all over England especially in villages and small towns. You can choose from a wide variety of teas as well as herbal teas and coffees. Most tea rooms expect you to seat yourself. The waiter/waitress brings you a menu (or there is a menu already on the table) and then takes your order. Your tea comes in a pot, with a small jug of milk or a slice of lemon and you drink it out of delicate china tea cups. Tea rooms usually serve a selection of fresh sandwiches and cakes as well as ice cream. Most tea shops expect you to go over to the cash register when you have finished and pay your bill there . They are usually open from 9:00am-10:00am to around 5:00pm. Some are open seven days a week, others close mid-week as weekends are usually the busiest time.

Tea and your health

Tea was originally sold in coffee shops and was advertised as a drink with medicinal properties which made you strong and gave you energy, as well as "preserving perfect health until extreme old age". This may not be true, but it is true that drinking tea can be refreshing and stimulating. Tea breaks, or a short break from work to drink a cup of tea, is still very popular in the UK. Apparently tea contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which protect the heart. However, too much tea, like too much coffee, can also lead to sleeplessness and palpitations. This is why today some people prefer to buy herbal teas which do not contain caffeine or decaffeinated coffee.

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PART 2 READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

According to the text ,

1. a. The English were the first to drink tea.

b. The English were not the first to drink tea. c. The English only recently started drinking tea.

2. a. Beer is the most popular drink in Britain. b. Tea is the most popular drink in Britain. c. Tourists prefer beer.

3. a. Everybody buys tea bags. b. A lot of people buy tea bags. c. Not many people buy tea bags

4. a. Thomas Garway began the custom of tea drinking at home. b. Catherine of Braganza began the custom of tea drinking at

home. c. Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford began the custom of tea drinking

at home.

5. a. In the 18th century tea was only popular with the aristocracy. b. In the 18th century tea was also popular with ordinary people. c. In the 18th century tea was only popular with ordinary people.

6. a. English people only drink tea at breakfast. b. English people only drink tea before 6pm. c. English people drink tea at all times of the day.

7. a. You can only find tea rooms in small villages.

b. You can only find tea rooms in large towns. c. You can find tea rooms in many parts of the country.

8. a. You must wait to be seated. b. You usually find your own table. c. You must book in advance in tea rooms.

9. a. You usually pay at your table. b. You usually pay when the waiter brings your tea. c. You usually pay on your way out.

10. a. Tea is bad for your health. b. Tea is good for your job. c. Tea may be good for your heart.

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Part 3

Complete the letters by writing ONE word for each space Write the words on your answer sheet

Part 4 WRITING

This is the end of a letter from your pen friend Chris, who is living in Florence for a year studying Art.

Write a short letter to him answering his questions Write about 50 words Write the letter on the answer sheet Use a pen

Dear Ms Kennedy I am coming to 1 English at the University of London on the pre-sessional summer course. I am worried 2.. a few things and hope you can help. I will need a room for three months. Could you tell me if there are any free rooms 3 the university? The Students handbook says you have some student accommodation on campus. How4.. is the rent? Does it include bills? Is it far from the English Department? I have never been to London before! Im looking forward 5. hearing from you

Roberto Simonetti

Dear Roberto Thank you for 6letter. We are looking forward to having you on this years summer course. I am happy to tell you that 7... is one room still available in Wentworth Hall, Block C from June 1- August 30. It is 8 very nice, single room with an en-suite shower. Wentworth Hall is a five minute walk from 9.. English department so you cannot get lost! The rent is 100 a week and includes electricity and heating. Please let me know by the end of the week if you would 10... me to book this room for you.

All the best ,

Philippa Kennedy.

..The other students are really nice. They come from all over the world. We often cook together in the evenings and drink together too! How are you? Good news about the job? Do you like working in the hotel? What do you have to do? It must be hard studying and working at the same time. When do you go out? How many exams have you got this semester? When do you finish? What are your plans for the summer? Anyway, as I said I have a nice room in college so I hope you can come and visit me after your exams.

All the best