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LISTENING

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The listening section of the test (items 1 – 30) is divided into 4 parts. Instructions and examples are provided at the beginning of each part. All conversations and questions will be heard only once.

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In this part of the listening test (items 1 – 10), you will hear 10 questions or short statements. You will hear each question or statement only once. You must choose the correct answer from the 3 choices written in your test booklet and blacken the circle on your answer sheet.

Example: You hear: You read: A. With Susan. B. On Saturday and Sunday. C. To the movies.

The correct answer is C. ⒶⒷ●

Are there any questions?

Now we will start Part 1 of the listening test.

1. A. Hi, it’s Mary.B. No one you know.C. He isn’t here at the moment.

2. A. Yes, I do.B. Yes, I’d like to order.C. Yes, here’s the receipt.

3. A. I could.

B. Probably.C. Sure.

4. A. Which one?B. How much is it?C. Yes, I did.

5. A. Yes, you will.B. Here you are.C. No, I’d better not.

6. A. Only if it’s chocolate.B. I’d like to.C. Try a piece.

7. A. I have no idea.B. In an hour.C. At 3.00 pm.

8. A. Yes, that’s right.B. Great idea.C. Would you like some?

9. A. At the party.B. I told him.C. In two days.

10. A. There’s too much paper.B. I’ll get some.C. No, I didn’t leave any.

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In this part of the listening test (items 11 – 19), you will hear 9 short phone messages on an answering machine. After each message, you will hear a question. You must choose the correct answer to the question from the 3 answer choices written in your test booklet and blacken the circle on your answer sheet. You will hear each message only once.

Example: You hear: You read: a. Find a file. b. Watch a video. c. Call them. The correct answer is C. ⒶⒷ●


Now get ready to listen to the phone messages.

11. A. To return a book.B. To collect a book.C. To reserve a book.

12. A. To invite her to his brother’s school play. B. To cancel the weekend plan.C. To ask if he can go skiing with her.

13. A. To make a new appointment.B. To tell her whether she is still ill.C. To tell her she can come on Tuesday.

14. A. Someone in an advertising company.B. Someone in a travel company.C. Someone in a hotel.

15. A. Next Tuesday.B. Today.C. Next week.

16. A. Give it to Bob.B. Leave it at the office at 5:30.C. Take it to the office between 9 and 5.

17. A. To tell him that he’ll be late.B. To tell him that he won’t come.C. To tell him that he will be there at 9 instead of 7.

18. A. Drink.B. Eat.C. Watch TV.

19. A. To apologize.B. To wish her Happy Birthday.C. To invite her to a celebration.

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In this part of the listening test (items 20 – 25), you will hear a conversation in three parts. After each part, you will hear two comprehension questions, which are also written in your test booklet. You must choose the correct answer from the three choices, A, B or C on your test booklet, and blacken the circle on your answer sheet. You will hear each part only once.

You will hear a conversation between a passenger and an airport employee.

Example: You hear: You read: What does the man ask for? A. The information point B. His flight C. His luggage

The correct answer is A. ●ⒷⒸ

Are there any questions? Now get ready to listen to the conversation.

20. The flight was delayed because of a problem with…

A. the take off.B. the door of the plane.C. the pilot.

21. Where was the man’s flight from?A. Detroit.B. New York.C. London.

22. What time did the man’s plane arrive?A. 12.00.B. 12.05.C. 12.10.

23. Which plane will the man take?A. The one leaving at 2.10B. The one leaving at 7.30C. The one leaving at 11.20

24. Who will pay the extra money for the man’s ticket?

A. The man. B. The insurance company. C. The airline.

25. Where should the man collect his luggage?

A. In Rome.B. In Paris.C. In London.

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In this part of the listening test (items 26 – 30), you will hear a short talk. You will hear the talk only once. You may take notes as you listen. After the talk, you will hear 5 questions which are also written in your test booklet. You must choose the correct answer from the three choices in your test booklet, and blacken the circle on your answer sheet.

You are going to hear someone giving a talk to a group of employees at a company.

Example: You hear:

You read: What is the man going to talk about? A. Other cultures. B. How to speak on the telephone. C. Different countries

The correct answer is B. Ⓐ●Ⓒ


Now get ready to listen to the talk.

26. What’s the first piece of advice the speaker gives?A. Be polite.B. Be direct.C. Ask for information.

27. When should you ask someone to repeat what he or she said?A. When you are not sure of the time.B. When you are taking a message.C. When you want to be polite.

28. When do some people seem shy on the phone? A. When they are not prepared. B. When they have got the wrong idea about you. C. When they are speaking a foreign language.

29. What should you do after a business phone call?A. Send a fax or e-mail to the person you spoke to.B. Read a document.C. Ask someone to call you back.

30. What does the speaker say is the most important advice?A. Speak slowly and clearly. B. Listen carefully. C. Do not be nervous.

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END OF LISTENING TEST.

DO NOT TURN TO THE NEXT SECTION.


GR AMMAR

This section consists of 90 items. You have 90 minutes to complete the GVR section. All items are worth 1 point.

GRAMMAR: 30 questions in total.

PART 1: 10 items. Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the sentence. Example: A. How about B. Would you rather C. Do you wish D. Don’t you want

The correct answer is A. ●ⒷⒸⒹ

PART 2: 10 items. PART 3: 10 items.Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the dialogue. Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences. Example: Example:Tourist: Excuse me. Could you tell me A few years ago, a company called how I can get to the National Computer Experience (1) ______ Museum? offering computer camps for children Maria: It’s not (1) ______ far from here. between the ages of 8 and 16. You can go on foot. 1. A. enough 1. A. have begun B. too B. began C. little C. were beginning D. much D. had begun

The correct answer for number 1 is B. The correct answer for number 1 is B. Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ

VOCABULARY: 30 items. Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the blanks.

Example: A. You are late for class, Mary. B.I(1)______forbeinglate,buttherewasalotoftraffic. 1. A. explain B. apologize C. understand D. know

The correct answer for number 1 is B. Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ

READING: 30 items total.

PART 1: Paragraph Completion: 10 items. Complete the two sections of a text with the best title or topic sentence from A, B, C, D, E, F, G, or H. There are three extra answer choices for each text which you will not use.

Example: (1)_____ “In my West Indian culture,” she explains, “you know who you are because of who your mother is.” Kincaid believes this is characteristic of people without land, displaced people, such as her ancestors who were brought to America as slaves.

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A. She grew up reading books her mother bought for her. B. Jamaica Kincaid’s writing is often about mothers. C. Her mother didn’t want her to be an author. The correct answer is B. Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ��

PART 2: Readingformainideaandforspecificinformation:10items. Example: Choose A, B, C, or D to answer ten questions about four shops.

Question: Which shop is not normally open on Sunday? The correct answer is A. ●ⒷⒸⒹ

PART 3: Matching:Readingforspecificinformation:5items.Inthisexamplematcheachfamilywith the right answer choice (A - H). There are three extra answer choices for each section which you will not use. Example: 1. Which is the most suitable apartment for a married couple with three busy teenage children. A.Two-roomapartmentonthirdfloor.Noelevator.Lowrent.Walkingdistancefromtrainstation, business district, shopping malls, restaurants.B.Largeluxuryapartmentwithfireplace.Topfloor.Beautifulmountainviews.Fifteenkilometers from city center. C.Largeapartmentwithfireplace.Threebaths.Two-cargarage.Fiveblocksfromschooldistrict and sports center.

The correct answer is C. ⒶⒷ●Ⓓ��

PART 4: 5 items. Choose the appropriate answer choice for each question according to what you read. Example: Abigail May Alcott, who was born in 1800, dreamed of a better world. Her parents raisedhertobegood,toworkhardandtoputothersfirst.Famousforhernovels,Alcottbelievedin education, women’s rights, and helping the poor.

What was Ms. Alcott? A. A parent. B. A writer. C. A teacher. D. A poor person.

The correct answer is B. Ⓐ●ⒸⒹ

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31. A. has been published B. had been published C. was published D. will have been published

32. A. We could have handed B. We should have handed C. We should hand D. We would hand

33. A. unless it rains. B. when it rains. C. while it rains. D. in case it rains.

34. A. Although it was interesting, B. However, it was interested, C. As it was interesting, D. Besides it was interested,

35. A. is difficult B. are difficult C. have difficulty D. has difficulty

36. A. when we stayed in B. where we stayed at C. which we stayed in D. while we stayed at

This book six months ago.

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37. A. are created to B. created to C. were created for D. will be created with

38. A. more difficult for B. more difficult than C. most difficult in D. most difficult of

39. A. The flight was canceled B. The cancelation of the flight C. The flight was canceling D. It was canceled, the flight

40. A. I saw him last. B. I have to see him. C. I haven’t seen him for. D. I saw him before.

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Ticket agent: Good morning. (41) _____ I

have your ticket, please?

Passenger: Sure.

Ticket agent: Do you have (42) _____

identification?

Passenger: Here you are.

Ticket agent: Thank you. (43) _____ an aisle

or window seat?

Passenger: A window seat please.

Ticket agent: (44) _____ any baggage?

Passenger: Yes, this briefcase and this

carry-on bag.

Ticket agent: Could you please (45) _____

your carry-on bag on the

weighing machine. Thank you.

Passenger: What seems to be (46) _____

problem?

Ticket agent: Unfortunately, it is (47) _____

heavy to take on board with

you. I will have to put it with the

(48) _____ baggage.

Passenger: Just a minute! I will have to

take out some things I need.

Ticket agent: Take your time. Put it over

there when you (49) _____.

Passenger: Thanks.

Ticket agent: Here’s your boarding pass.

Please be (50) _____ gate 18

at 12:45pm. Have a nice flight.

Passenger: Thank you.

41. A. Do B. May C. Should D. Will

42. A. no B. an C. any D. the

43. A. Are you like B. Do you like C. Will you like D. Would you like

44. A. Have you had B. Do you have C. Will you have D. Could you have

45. A. place B. placed C. placing D. to place

46. A. a B. any C. the D. some

47. A. so B. such C. very D. too

48. A. another B. another’s C. other D. other’s

49. A. finished B. finish C. will finish D. will be finished

50. A. at B. in C. on D. to

Choose A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences and blacken the circle on your answer sheet.

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Television viewing is a major activity and has an

influence (51) ______ children and adolescents.

Children in the United States watch an average

of three to four hours of television a day. By

(52) ______ time they finish high school, they

(53) ________ more time watching television

than they have in the classroom.

(54) ______ television can entertain, inform, and

keep children company, it may also influence

them in negative (55) ______. The time they

spend watching television could be spent on

important activities such as reading, school

work, playing, and social development. Children

who watch a (56) ______ television are likely

(57) ______ lower grades in school, read fewer

books, exercise less, and be overweight.

Children also learn information from television

that may be either inappropriate (58) ______

incorrect. They often cannot tell the difference

between the fantasy world presented on

television and the real one.

Parents can ensure (59) ______ their children

have a positive experience with television.

They can help by watching programs with their

children, and selecting appropriate shows. With

proper guidance, children can learn (60) ______

television in a healthy and positive way.

51. A. about B. in

C. on D. to

52. A. a B. this

C. then D. the

53. A. spend B. will be spending

C. will have spent D. will spend

54. A. Also B. But

C. However D. Although

55. A. a way B. the way

C. way D. ways

56. A. lot of B. lots of

C. much D. more

57. A. having B. to have

C. had D. have

58. A. and B. as well as

C. or D. nor

59. A. that B. which

C. whose D. why

60. A. to use B. the use

C. using D. use

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On the phone:A: Australian Embassy. How can I help you?B: I would like to (61) ______ for a student visa and I would like you to (62) ______ me about its requirements.A: Well, you need to have an offer from an Australian institution, and of course you need to complete a student visa application (63) ______ .B: Where can I get it from?A: You can either pick one up from the embassy or (64) ______ one from our website.B: Is that all?A: Do you have overseas health insurance coverage?B: I’m not sure, I’ll need to (65) ______ that.A: Make sure you do, otherwise a visa cannot be issued.

At the bank:A: How can I help you?B: I’d like to (66) ______ some money and to (67) ______ my balance.A: Certainly. Could you give me your (68) ______ numberandsomeidentification,please?B: Here you are.A: Here’s your balance. How much money would you like to take out sir?B: $300.A: Could you (69) ______ a little louder, sir? I can’t hear you very well.B: Sorry. $300. Could you also give me some ten dollar (70) ______ please?A: Certainly. There you are.B: Thank you very much.

61. A. apply B. demand C. require D. order

62. A. answer B. say C. speak D. inform

63. A. book B. form C. paper D. note

64. A. download B. instal C. scan D. type

65. A. check B. search C. look D. view

66. A. earn B. lend C. receive D. withdraw

67. A. know B. control C. look D. test

68. A. account B. bank C. bill D. receipt

69. A. say B. speak C. talk D. tell

70. A. cards B. cash C. money D. bills

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In the store:A: Can I help you?B: Yes, I’m looking for a leather jacket.A: What (71) ______ are you?B: I’m a medium.A: Well, our (72) ______ of medium leather jackets is over here.B: I’d like to (73) ______ this pink one.A: It really (74) ______ you.B: Yes, I think it looks good on me, too, but I’m not sure I can (75) ______ it. It’s very expensive.

At the library:A: Excuse me, I’m an overseas student and I’m(76)______.Couldyouhelpmefinda book?B: Sure! What’s the (77) ______ of the book?A: It’s Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. It’s not on any of these (78) ______. B:Youcan’tfinditbecauseyou’reinthewrongsection.You’llfindthenovelsdownstairs but only members can (79) ______ books from the library.A: How do I become a member? B: You need to (80) ______ me your student ID and I will give you your student library card.

71. A. length B.figure C. shape D. size

72. A. selection B. group C. pile D. type

73. A. sample D. taste C. try D. wear

74. A. shows B. does C. matches D. suits

75. A. admit B. afford C. offer D. provide

76. A. involved B. confused C. original D. strange

77. A. mark B. label C. cover D. title

78. A. spaces B. cupboards C. rows D. shelves

79. A. borrow B. exchange c. remove D. lend

80. A. loan B. show C. offer D. take

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In an international company:A: Well, Mary why do you want to change your job?B: It’s not that I don’t like it but I want to do something more (81) ______.A: Could you tell me what your (82) ______ are in your current employment?B: I (83) ______ the phone and deal with the mail. A:Whatareyourqualifications?B: I’m a university graduate, I (84) ______ a Masters degree in Economics and I’ve worked as an assistant accountant for three years.A: Thanks for all the information. My secretary will (85) ______ you within a few days.

At the university:A: Finally, it’s Christmas! We have a two-week (86) ______ .B: What are you planning on doing? Are you flyinghome?A:No.Myparentsandsisterareflyingover and we are all going to (87) ______ up in Miami. We have (88) ______ a nice hotel room. What about your plans?B: I’d like to go somewhere, but since my grades are low I need to (89) ______ some studying.A: I know. We’re (90) ______ exams when we come back. Have a great time! Bye!B: Thanks. And you too! Bye!

81. A. boring B. challenging C. disturbing D. trying

82. A. activities B. responsibilities C. tasks D. works

83. A. answer B. get C. receive D. take

84. A. have B. get C. keep D. touch

85. A. address B. contact C. speak D. write

86. A. break B. relax C. rest D. stop

87. A. come B. go C. meet D. stay

88. A. booked B. closed C. held D. kept

89. A. do B. repeat C. read D. make

90. A. having B. holding C. getting D. preparing


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He was only 2 years old and was called Keiko which means “Lucky One” in Japanese. He was soon sold to a marine park in Mexico, where he performed tricks for people. In 1993 he became famous when he starred in the movie “Free Willy” and won the hearts of millions of people around the world.

A 12 year old boy, Jesse, gets in trouble with the law because he writes graffiti around the marine park. Jesse is given the job of cleaning up the mess. He becomes friends with Willy and helps him to jump over the marine park wall to freedom.

At first he was forgotten until someone found him living in awful conditions. He was underweight and the pool he swam in was too small for a whale, and the water too warm. An international campaign was started to raise money to save him.

They began the search for a place where Keiko could be brought back to health and trained for possible release to the wild. The Free Willy Foundation was started in November with a $4 million donation from the producers of the movie.

His new pool had cold, natural sea water. The trainers fed him live fish to try to teach him to hunt for food. He gained weight and his health improved. He caught his first live fish a year later.

You are going to read a text about Keiko in two sections. Each section has answer choices from A - H. Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraphs and blacken the circle on your answer sheet. There are three answer choices for each section you will not use.

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A. Captured in 1979 Keiko ended up in a marine park in Mexico.

B. Two years later Keiko was flown from Mexico to the Oregon Coast Aquarium in the US.

C. A killer whale was caught near Iceland in 1979.

D. The movie “Free Willy” is about a killer whale that lives in a marine park.

E. In 1994 Earth Island Institute, an environmental group for marine wildlife, became interested.

F. After the movie, Keiko returned to the marine park in Mexico.

G. The people who owned Keiko said he was healthy.

H. Keiko did not seem ready.

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He was flown to his native Iceland and was put in a sea tank. The new trainers wanted to get him interested in the natural ocean environment and not to depend on humans for survival.

Killer whales canonly survive in groups. The trainers put a microchip on him and let him swim in the sea by himself. He spent as many as four days at sea playing with other whales and competing with them for food. This was a good sign, but he liked to return to his sea tank and the company of humans.

He quickly joined a group of killer whales off the coast of Iceland. He was on his own for nearly two months without food from humans and was in excellent physical condition. He swam 1400 kilometers to Norway, but then separated from the other whales.

The unexpected visitor thrilled Norwegians who petted him, swam with him, and even rode on his back. It seemed that Keiko missed the company of humans. He quickly became a tourist attraction.

Organizations in some countries felt the winter in Norway would be too cold for him, while others disagreed. Finally, it was decided that he would stay in Norway to be looked after by whale keepers. Sadly, 18 months after his release Keiko died of pneumonia at the age of 27. Killer whales usually live more than 35 years in the wild.

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A. After a couple of years, a medical team decided that Keiko was ready to go back to the ocean.

B. Finally in July 2002 Keiko was released into the wild.

C. Keiko, the killer whale that starred in the film Free Willy has died in Norway.

D. Many locals wanted him to stay on because he would help tourism.

E. Six weeks after his release, he followed a fishing boat to the Norwegian village of Halsa.

F. Some people thought that Keiko could not be set free.

G. There was international disagreement over what to do with Keiko.

H. The trainers tried to get him interested in groups of other whales.

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You and your friends are planning a vacation. Choose A, B, C, or D to answer the questions about the four vacations and blacken the circle on your answer sheet.

ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND

Spend your vacation skiing in St. Moritz, famous for its jet set visitors! There are 350 kilometers of ski trails in nine different areas. All of them can easily be reached by cable car. Stay in a cozy private chalet with a fireplace. Have a romantic meal in one of the many fine restaurants. After dinner you can visit the casino. There is also some of the best shopping in Europe with the most famous brands for sale.

Rate: $350 per day, accommodation only.

December - March

A IBIZA, SPAIN

Take it easy by day and visit the famous bars and clubs by night on the island of Ibiza. The summer is perfect for lazy beach days, and there are plenty of watersports, too! Enjoy the tastiest Spanish and International food in the traditional outdoor restaurants of the Old Town. If it’s nightlife you’re after, you’ve come to the right place. Ibiza has the best clubs and DJs in the world. This is the summer party capital of the world.

Rate: $50 - 200 per day, accommodation only.

May - October

B

GOA, INDIA

Take a one week yoga workshop at our retreat in Goa, India. There are 3 sessions of yoga practice every day. It is set in a tropical garden with areas for eating and relaxing as a group. Rooms are for two with a shared toilet. All meals at the center are vegetarian. There are also restaurants nearby if you prefer. You can take hikes in the nearby hills. There are Indian cooking and massage classes at an extra charge.

Rate: $25 per day including 2 large meals. Year-round

C KENYA

See Kenya on safari! On this 10 day photographic tour you will travel by Jeep to Kenya‘s best known national parks. You are guaranteed to see lions, zebras, and elephants. There is a cultural visit to the Masai tribe to learn more about their culture. You will camp out each night. Wake up to the sound of wildlife and have a hearty breakfast. Homemade local food will be served around the fire at night.

Rate: $150 per day person, all included. March - September

D

READING PART 2

Where would you go if you…101. are interested in tribal cultures?102. can go any time of year?103. don’t eat meat?104. like nightlife and clubbing?

105. like to gamble?106. like to go shopping?107. like to sleep in a tent?108. want a romantic holiday?109. want to learn to cook?110. want to water ski?


You are a teacher at a language school. Some of your students have asked you to recommend a language school in the United Kingdom for their summer holiday. You are readingtheinformationpamphletoftheSummerSchoolsAssociationtofindasuitableschool for your students. Match each student with a summer school (A-H) that fits them best and blacken the circle on your answer sheet. There are three answer choices that you will not use. There is only one answer for each question.

STUDENTS:

111. Jane is a 16-year-old student who is already familiar with computers and wants to develop her English as well as her computer skills. She is also interested in modern art.

112. Peter is a 14-year-old student who would like to travel with his younger brother aged 10. Their parents would like them to go to a school that is in the countryside. They would also like the children to stay at the school.

113. Mary is a young university student who wants to improve her speaking skills. She wants tostayinacity,butdoesnotliketobeinthecentrebecauseshefindsittoostressful.She is also concerned about the cost.

114. Tom, a12-year-old student, will be travelling with his mother. His mother has been to London a number of times and would like to visit a different city. The mother is a businesswoman and she would like to take a course to improve her English for work reasons.

115. Ann is a bank employee who wants to have more contact with the culture of the country and its people. She wants to be able to reach London easily but she would prefer to spend her summer in a town on the coast where life is more relaxed.

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ANSWER CHOICES: Summer schools in the United Kingdom.There are three answer choices that you will not use.

A. LN English Language School: Our school is located in London. We offer intensive English language and computer courses at all levels. We arrange accommodation and offer an attractive program of museum and gallery visits.

B. Manchester English Language Centre: We are a small, friendly school near Manchester. We have small classes in beautiful surroundings. Separate courses for children and teenagers: juniors ages 7-11 and seniors ages 12-17 years. We offer a complete ‘package’ of teaching, accommodation and all meals at a competitive price.

C. The Castle Language Centre: Our school is located in the beautiful English countryside in central England. We offer a variety of programs for adults, both academic and business courses. Rooms with kitchen available on campus.

D. The English Language School: Our school has a maximum of only 6 adult students per class so you can improve your speaking skills fast, in a relaxed environment. We are situated in a green, residential area outside London. We have very reasonable prices.

E. English Summer School: Located very near to central London, we are a family-run, residential English summer school for young international students, ages 12 -16. We offer well-structured English language courses as well as a recreational activities program for students.

F. Edinburgh Language School: Our school is in a very central location in Edinburgh, Scotland. We offer Intensive English courses, and Business English courses, for adults. In the summer we offer English courses for both parents and children. Our Study Centre offers free e-mail and Internet access.

G. BR Language Training Centre: Friendly school on England’s south coast, 55 minutes from London by train. We offer a full range of General, and Business courses in English for adults. You will stay with an English family. This gives you a chance to learn about the local way of life.

H. The Oxford Language Centre: The school is situated in the beautiful countryside of Oxford and is open all year for adolescents. It offers academic courses lasting from 2 weeks to 2 years. Students stay with a host family in town.

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Choose the correct answer choice for the questions below and blacken the circle on your answer sheet.

Timeline 2: You take the role of a ruler of a civilization in this computer game and you have a chance to build, explore, discover and conquer new civilizations. You play against people who have been important in history. In order to win, you have to think faster and better than them. The game begins in ancient times and you try to develop your empire until the present day.

This year’s new improved version offers some amazing features. You’ll find new pathways to explore and strategies to employ, greatly expanded opportunities for diplomacy, more powerful weapons, a new trade system, new technologies, more powerful tools to build and manage your empire, and the most detailed and beautiful art, animations and sound ever found in a computer game. Help is one click away. When you get stuck, the help button will help you make decisions. There is improved control over the characters if war is a choice.

You can begin by choosing one of 16 different nations, each with its own special military unit and unique strength. Some nations have a very strong army, others have a strong economy and others have advanced technology. The nation you choose will affect the way you play the game as you can use its unique strengths. It is important that you spend some time exploring the different possibilities and planning your strategy before you begin. Select the New Game option from the main menu to start the game.

Click on the civilization you choose on the main screen, and you will see historic references and events unchanged and accurate. To change history, click on the star at the bottom of the screen. Changing the events of history will have realistic consequences. While you are building, your civilization you may be attacked by another nation. If this happens, click on the stop button. A list of choices will be presented and the attack will stop for 30 seconds so that you can think about your next step. You can win the game easily through diplomacy and careful thinking. Fighting can be difficult and there is tremendous loss of people and money, as well as damage to the environment, just like in real life.

116. What is the objective of this game?A. The players create and manage a

new civilization.B. The players meet some very

important people.C. The players build better civilizations

for the future.D. The players plan for success.

117. Why is the new version better?A. Because it makes decisions for the

players.B. Because it has more choices for

the players.C. Because players can control the

characters to avoid war.D. Because it is a very powerful game.

118. What is the most important thing one should do before beginning the game?

A. Read and understand the different advantages each nation has.

B. Choose the best nation and begin immediately.

C. Decide whether to make war.D. Learn the history of the nation

you are going to build.

119. What is characteristic of this game?A. It stops every 30 seconds if there is an attack.B. It presents events in history wrongly/incorrectly.C. It makes players think about their moves.D. It is a game of war and its consequences.

120. How is war presented in this game?A. As necessary, despite its results.B. As a chance to win the game.C. As a choice to avoid.D. As negative as it is in real life.

READING PART 4

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This part of the test consists of two tasks. You have to do both tasks. You have 1 hour (60 minutes) for both tasks.

TASK A: INVITATION LETTER

You have found an exciting new job as an assistant to a famous TV reporter that interviews celebrities. You work as part of a team of reporters. Your task is to carry out research on celebrities’ careers and private lives and prepare the material for the interviews, but you also get involved in the actual interview. Your team needs a new member —who must be a native speaker of English— to help you interview celebrities. Write a letter to your Greek-Canadian cousin, Tom Stamos, who now lives in Canada but would like to move back to Greece, giving him information about the job and encouraging him to apply.

In your letter, you should refer to the following points:• fun working conditions• opportunity to meet well-known people• things you learn about celebrities• the experience he’ll get• how this experience can be useful to him in the future

Start your letter with Dear Tom. Your letter should be approximately 80 - 100 words.

TASK B: EMAIL

You have just seen this advertisement on the Internet. You are planning to spend your summer vacations in Florida, and you want to learn how to scuba dive. Write an email to the Scuba Diving School in Key West. In your email you should state your interest in scuba diving lessons and request information on the following points:

● sharks in Key West● the dangers of scuba diving● learners’ average age● instructors’ training● discounts for daily lessons● size of school and condition of facilities

You should also give the dates when you plan to be there.Your email should be approximately 70 words.

SCUBA DIVING SCHOOL

7786 Beach Boulevard, Key West

Summer Courses/LessonsDaily 10 AM - 6 PMPrice: $ 30 per hourSpecial group rates

Accommodation offered on requestGroup excursions also available

Phone: 320 9865786 or fax: 320 9866686

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