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English Preparation for the National Exam: Senior High School (SMA) Test 3

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English Preparation for the National Exam: Senior High School (SMA) Test 3
The following text is for question 1.
Glynis Wilson is sad to report the death of her husband, Robert Wilson, who died in September after a two-year battle with cancer. He was 52 years old and worked for Leicester City Council. A keen footballer, he was deeply involved with youth community programmes. He will be greatly missed by family, colleagues and his many friends. 1. The announcement tells us that Mr Wilson A. played football for Leicester City. B. had been ill for two years. C. fought a lot with his wife. D. organized football games for his colleagues. E. didnt have many friends.

The following text is for questions 2 and 3.

Dear Sir or Madam, I could hardly believe my eyes when I read in your paper that the Association of British Drivers (ABD) was encouraging more people to cycle (Letters, October 20th). This comes from an organisation which campaigns against speed limits. Speed limits are meant to make the roads safer and discourage the kind of reckless driving that puts many people off using a bicycle in the rst place. Yours faithfully, Richie Culverton Bristol

2. The main aim of the letter is to A. point out the advantages of travelling by bicycle. B. support the ABDs campaign against speed limits. C. criticize the ABD. D. discourage reckless driving. E. put people off using bicycles.
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3. that are meant to discourage the kind of reckless driving The underlined word means: A. careful B. careless C. fast D. responsible E. defensive

The following text is for questions 4 and 5. Binkleys


Binkleys plc. Head Office 11 Banks Lane Bridgwater TA7 8PS 23 May 2012 Dear Ms Patel, We are delighted to welcome you as a new Binkleys current-account customer. Your application has been successful and your account is now open. Your new account details: Account: Current Plus Account number: 339505123 Sort code: 54321 Home branch: Richmond, Yorks You will need these details when making transfers. The details should also be given to your employer if you wish your salary to be paid into this account. Your PIN number and debit card will be sent to you separately in the next few days. If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to contact your local branch. They will be happy to help. Yours sincerely, Michael Norris (Manager, Head Office)

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The letter A. is from a customer to a bank. B. rejects Ms Patels application. C. gives club membership details. D. is from a bank to a customer. E. is from the manager of a shop to a customer.
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5. Which of the following is correct? A. The letter is from the home branch. B. The PIN number and debit card have been sent with the letter. C. Ms Patel should contact the head oce if she has any questions. D. Michael Norris works in Richmond, Yorks. E. Ms Patels employer will need the details given.

The following text is for questions 6 and 7.

LIFE IN A DAY
Directed by: Kevin Macdonald Produced by: Ridley Scott Music by: Harry Gregson-Williams, Matthew Herbert Release date: 24 July 2011 (US) YouTube, Ridley Scott Associates and LG electronics collaborated to produce Life in a Day, a documentary that shows one single day as experienced by people around the world. 80,000 YouTube videos made by 332 ordinary people from 192 countries were edited in seven months into a 90-minute film, which explores the many aspects of a single day of life on this Earth, seen through the eyes of people living it. The videos were shot in the centre of cities as well in some of the remotest places on Earth. Life in a Day shows what it is like to be alive on Earth today. And it shows us how much we have in common despite all the differences. First shown at the Sundance Film Festival on 27 January, 2011 in Utah, USA, the film was streamed live on YouTube. National Geographic Films have acquired the rights to distribute the film worldwide.

6. The main aim of the text is to A. review a video. B. describe a YouTube project. C. review a film. D. advertise a film festival. E. describe different ways of living on Earth today. 7. The text tells us that Life in a Day A. was made by National Geographic Films. B. shows that people are similar as well as different. C. was filmed by professionals from 192 countries. D. was mainly filmed in city centres. E. took years to make.

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The following text is for question 8.

Visitors are requested to dispose of their refuse in the containers provided. Thank you for your cooperation.
8. The notice A. forbids visitors to put anything in the containers. B. requests visitors to take their refuse with them. C. requires visitors to register. D. expects visitors to refuse to cooperate. E. asks visitors to put their rubbish in a certain place.

The following text is for questions 9 and 10.

Great teaching opportunities in Indonesia starting next spring.


Teaching opportunities for native-speaking English teachers with a teaching diploma and at least one years experience. For more details, please visit: www.bsjakarta. com. Please send your full CV, a recent photograph and two professional referees to: Linda (Secretary BS-Swara Group), email: bsswara@pacific.net.id

The British School, First Swara Group

9. 10.

You will not be considered for the job if A. you have a teaching diploma. B. you have two professional referees. C. English is your mother tongue. D. you have only six months experience. E. you want more details. and two professional referees The underlined word means: A. people who will give you a reference B. people who you know in Indonesia C. people who will give you accommodation D. certificates and documents E. job descriptions
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The following text is for questions 11 and 12.

A birthday wish that changed my life


I wasnt proud of myself I was addicted to nicotine and thought I could never stop smoking. Until my daughters 14th birthday. When I asked her what she wanted for her birthday she said: Dad, theres nothing that would make me happier than if you stopped smoking. Im always afraid that youll get really ill, and that would be terrible for all of us. I realised that my smoking wasnt just my problem it was the whole familys problem, and so I fulfilled my daughters birthday wish and gave up. Im not saying it was easy, but it was worth it. And my daughters pride is a return gift for me.

11. What is the text mainly about? A. how the writer gave up smoking B. why the writer gave up smoking C. the writers daughter D. a 14th birthday celebration E. birthday gifts 12. I was addicted to smoking The underlined words mean: A. opposed to B. keen on C. accustomed to D. dependent on E. enthusiastic about

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The following text is for questions 13 to 15.

How the butteries came to be


In the creation stories of the Papago people of North America, Earth-Maker created the world and Elder Brother created people. Elder Brother is the spirit of goodness. He watches over the Papago from the top of a cloud-covered mountain.
A long time ago, Elder Brother was out walking. It was a lovely summer day. The sky was blue, the trees were green and the owers were all the colours that owers can be. Elder Brother came to a village where men and women were working and children were playing. The world is beautiful, he thought, but suddenly he was sad. It will be autumn soon. The leaves will turn brown and the owers will fade. The beautiful colours will be gone. As he watched the children playing, he decided the summer colours should somehow be kept longer so that he and everyone else could enjoy them for a few more months. He decided to make something to hold them. Elder Brother always had a special bag with him, his creation bag. He opened it up, looked around and began to collect colours from things: gold from a ray of sunlight, blue from the sky, shiny black from a beetle, white from the cornmeal, green from the leaves, and purple, red and orange from the owers. All the colours went into the bag. Then Elder Brother called to the children. Come here. I have something for you. Several of the children ran over, and he held out his large bag to them. Take this and open it, he said. The children took the bag and opened it. Hundreds of coloured butteries uttered out. The children laughed with joy. The men and women stopped working. Everyone watched the butteries and stretched out their hands for them to land on. They had never seen such beautiful colours.

13. Elder Brother created butterflies A. so that the children could play with them. B. to stop the autumn coming. C. because they are his favourite creatures. D. so that he and others could enjoy their colours. E. because he wanted everyone to stop working. 14. Which colour is not mentioned in the text? A. yellow B. blue C. green D. brown E. red

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15. the flowers will fade. The underlined word means: A. die B. lose colour C. grow D. darken E. disappear

The following text is for questions 16 and 17.

Seven dead, ve missing as ferry sinks in Indonesia


Seven people died and at least 95 were rescued after a ferry sank in bad weather off Indonesias Sulawesi Island on Saturday, an official said. The accident happened as a lot of people were on their way to family gatherings to mark the end of the month-long Ramadan fast. Indonesian search and rescue teams have pulled at least 95 crew and passengers from the water, and five remain missing, said a spokesman at the Transport Ministry. But the total number of passengers on the ferry has not been confirmed yet. The public ferry, Windu Karsa, was sailing from Bajoe to Kolaka in southeast Sulawesi when it ran into bad weather. Indonesias ferry service is very important, as it connects the many islands in the sprawling archipelago. But accidents are common, largely as a result of years of under-investment in adequate infrastructure and repairs, as well as a tendency to overload boats.

16. According to the report, how many people were on the ferry? A. 102 B. 107 C. 95 D. fewer than 95 E. not known 17. What does the report not mention as a possible reason for the accident? A. bad weather B. badly trained crew C. inadequate repairs D. inadequate infrastructure E. overloading

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The following text is for question 18.

IE Hockey Club
Practice games will take place in the Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 10 pm and are open to members only. New members welcome, beginners included. Equipment can be purchased here or borrowed, and special shoes are advisable.

18. The main aim of the announcement is to A. advertise for new members. B. encourage beginners to join the club. C. give some information about practice games. D. advertise special equipment. E. advise members what kind of shoes to wear.

The following text is for questions 19 to 21.

The music of Indonesia


Nearly two thousand Indonesian islands have their own cultural and artistic history and character, and this cultural diversity is reected in the music of Indonesia. There are hundreds of different forms of music, dance and theatre, and although the styles of music from Java, Sumatra, Bali and Flores have been closely studied, research is still ongoing. Indonesias music predates historical records. Various native Indonesian tribes often accompanied the chants and songs of their rituals with musical instruments, especially drums and gongs, which still feature strongly in traditional Indonesian music. Subsequent foreign inuences mean that contemporary Indonesian folk pop music embraces pop, rock, jazz and hip hop as well as distinct Indonesian forms. Thanks to a common culture and intelligible languages, Indonesian music became very popular in neighbouring countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. However, the Malaysian music industry felt threatened by the popularity of Indonesian music, and in 2008 demanded a restriction on the number of Indonesian songs on Malaysian radio. 19. The text tells us that A. drums and gongs are still used a lot in traditional Indonesian music. B. research into the different styles of Indonesian music is no longer necessary. C. the hundreds of different forms of Indonesian music have certain things in common. D. records of Indonesian music have been kept since music first began. E. Indonesian music has never been open to foreign influences.

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20. Which of the following statements is not correct? A. Native tribes celebrated their rituals with music and song. B. The many different types of Indonesian music reflect the countrys cultural diversity. C. The people from Indonesias neighbouring countries can understand each others language. D. Indonesian music is popular in other countries in the region. E. The Malaysian music industry has banned Indonesian music on the radio. 21. the Malaysian music industry felt threatened by the popularity of Indonesian music The underlined word means: A. excited B. encouraged C. endangered D. impressed E. irritated

The following text is for questions 22 to 24.


The babirusa is a wild pig found only on the islands of Sulawesi, Toga and Molucca in the Indonesian archipelago. It is a very strange looking member of the pig family and is only distantly related to other pigs. The name babirusa in Malay means pig deer. It got this name from its strange upper tusks which look like the antlers of a deer. These tusks cannot be used for finding food or as weapons because they are very fragile. Females have shorter tusks or none at all. The babirusa is about one metre in length and about 2/3 metre tall. It can weigh from 50 to 110 kilos. Its skin is grey to brown. Its legs are thin and longer than on most pigs. Babirusa reach sexual maturity at 1 to 2 years. Pregnancy lasts 150 to 157 days. The babirusa only gives birth to 1 to 3 young at a time, unlike other pigs who usually have 7 to 9 piglets. The babirusa has a life span of about 24 years. Its diet consists of fruits, nuts, mangos, mushrooms, leaves and insects found in rotting wood. It doesnt root around the dirt for food with its snout as other pigs do. It is a fast runner and a good swimmer. Like most other pigs it loves to take mud baths to rid itself of parasites. Unfortunately, the future doesnt look good for this amazing creature. It has always been scarce, but today is an endangered species. There are only 4,0005,000 of them living in the wild today.

22. The text tells us that the babirusa A. got its name from the shape of its tusks. B. uses its top tusks as a weapon. C. is about 2/3 metre long. D. can be found on many Indonesian islands. E. is a protected species.
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23. In what way is the babirusa like other pigs? A. It has a similar appearance to other pigs. B. It has long, thin legs. C. It gives birth to 13 young at a time. D. It likes mud baths. E. It roots around in the dirt for food. 24. because they are very fragile. The underlined word means: A. very strong B. stable C. easily broken D. thin E. tough

The following text is for questions 25 and 26.


The most awful experience I have ever had in my life was when I was on a cycling holiday in Italy. About lunchtime one day it was really hot, and so I stopped at a small, deserted beach. There was no one in sight, so I took o all my clothes and swam out to sea. It was wonderful. I lay on my back, closed my eyes and relaxed in the cool water. After a while I heard some voices. I opened my eyes and looked back at the beach. While I had been swimming, a coach load of tourists had arrived, and they were sitting on the beach having a picnic! I could hardly stay out at sea all afternoon, so I was forced to cover myself as best I could and return to my clothes on the beach. My face was very, very red!

25. Which is the best word to describe how the writer felt? A. delighted B. embarrassed C. disgusted D. angry E. disappointed 26. I stopped at a small, deserted beach. The underlined word means: A. attractive B. far away C. alone D. empty E. individual

The following text is for questions 27 and 28.

Should any article fail to meet with your full satisfaction, the purchase price will be immediately refunded.
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27. Where would you see this notice? A. at the station B. at the theatre C. in a shop D. at the doctors E. in a museum 28. What does the notice mean? A. If you dont like what you bought, you can exchange it. B. If you are not satisfied with what you bought, you cant return it. C. You can have any article that is not in order for a lower price. D. You can buy three articles for the price of two. E. If you are not happy with what you bought, you can get your money back.

The following text is for questions 29 to 31.

Bollywood
Bollywood is the nickname given to the Indian film industry. The name comes from Bombay (now known as Mumbai) and Hollywood, the centre of the US film industry. Today Bollywood makes about 800 films a year nearly twice as many as Hollywood. Bollywood films are very colourful, full of singing and dancing and lots of costume changes. The plots are usually melodramatic a favourite being a love triangle with a hero and heroine and another woman who is after the hero. Romance is important, but there is no kissing on the screen! Bollywoods biggest audience outside India is in the UK. Since the 1950s many Indians have gone to live and work in Britain and have taken their culture with them. In 2002 England played India in a big cricket tournament, and Indian clothes and culture became popular throughout the UK. One of Bollywoods biggest problems is piracy, with people copying the films to sell or show them for free. The plots are predictable, and young people are getting bored with them and turning to more Western story lines. Financing is also a problem. Some films cost more than they make. Now some big US film companies are setting up in India, and this may have a negative effect on Bollywoods development. Bollywood film-makers, however, believe they can find solutions to their problems and that the industry has a rosy future.

29. The text tell us that A. Bollywoods best years are over. B. Hollywood makes about 400 films a year. C. Bollywood has been popular in the UK since the 1950s. D. Hollywood is Bollywoods major competitor. E. it is usually young people who copy Bollywood films.
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30. Which of Bollywoods problems is not mentioned in the text? A. censorship B. piracy C. financial problems D. young people are losing interest E. competition from US film companies 31. The plots are predictable The underlined word means: A. respectable B. unrealistic C. unsurprising D. exciting E. traditional

The following text is for questions 32 to 34. Primary schools in UK put morals and good manners on the timetable
Children as young as five are to have lessons on morals and good manners in a new drive to create a nation of better citizens. In future they will be taught the difference between right and wrong through stories, games and role-play. They will learn to respect other peoples property and feelings and to accept racial differences. They will also be taught good manners including table manners. The government will launch the programme in the new school year with the aim of teaching children to have a sense of community and personal responsibility. The initiative is a reaction to the recently published crime figures for young criminals, which indicate that juvenile crime is one of the countrys most serious problems.

32. 33.

The main topic of the text is: A. young criminals B. primary schools in the UK C. morals and manners D. a new teaching programme E. good table manners Which of the following learning aims is not mentioned in the text? A. acceptance of racial differences B. respect for authority C. good table manners D. respect for other peoples property E. a sense of responsibility

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that juvenile crime is one of the countrys most serious problems. The underlined words mean: A. violent crime B. increasing crime C. crimes committed by young people D. crimes committed by primary school children E. unsolved crimes

The following text is for questions 35 to 37.


The earliest inhabitants of the Indonesian archipelago were probably of Indian or Burmese origin. Later migrants known as Malays came from Southern China and Indochina in around 3000 BC. By the end of 7th century powerful groups such as the Buddhist Srivijaya Empire and the Hindu Mataram Kingdom had developed in Java and Sumatra. In the 13th century the Hindu Majapahit Empire became established in East Java and united the whole of what is now modern-day Indonesia and parts of the Malay Peninsula. After the spread of Islam in the 14th century the Majapahits retreated to Bali. By this time a strong Muslim empire had developed with its centre at Malacca on the Malay Peninsula. Its influence lasted only until the Catholic Portuguese arrived in 1511. Then, in the middle of 16th century, the Dutch drove the Portuguese out. The Dutch East India Company, based in Jakarta, dominated the spice trade, and the Dutch took over the occupation of Indonesia for about 350 years. The Dutch East Indies, as Indonesia was known at that time, was under British rule for a short period from1811-1816. The Japanese invasion and occupation of Indonesia during World War II ended Dutch rule. The new Indonesian republic was established in 1949. Achmed Sukarno became the first President of Indonesia.

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The best title for the text is: A. Religion in Indonesia B. Indonesias First President C. The Dutch East Indies D. The History of Indonesia E. How Indonesia Became a Republic The text tells us that A. the first inhabitants of Indonesia were Malays. B. the Portuguese arrived at the beginning of the 16th century. C. the Majapahits retreated to Bali in the 13th century. D. the British ruled the Dutch East Indies for a decade. E. Indonesia became independent during World War II.
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37. Which religious group is not mentioned in the text? A. Protestants B. Catholics C. Hindus D. Muslims E. Buddhists

The following text is for questions 38 to 40. NEWSLIFE INTERNATIONAL


Centre Tower, 20 Hudson Street, New York 10013 Tel 212-219-0066

Jan 20th Dear Sir or Madam, We are offering you a one-off opportunity to try NEWSLIFE for eight weeks at a special introductory price of $2 per copy 50 per cent of the regular kiosk price! If you choose to continue your subscription after eight weeks, we offer you our special subscriber price of $156 for a years subscription only $3 per copy. Dont delay. Ring today! Or email us on nli@google.com. Yours faithfully, David Skinner (Subscriptions Manager)

38. What is the main purpose of the letter? A. to advertise a daily newspaper B. to persuade the reader to buy magazines at a kiosk C. to inform the reader about a special offer D. to invite the reader to take part in a competition E. to inform the reader about a new subscriptions manager 39. What do we learn about Newslife from the letter? A. It is cheaper to buy it at a kiosk. B. It is new on the market. C. You can give a subscription of it as a gift. D. A copy bought at a kiosk usually costs $4. E. A lot of people read it.
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40. We are offering you a one-off opportunity The underlined words mean: A. special B. different C. regular D. personal E. unique

The following text is for questions 41 to 43.

Legend of Desa Sungai Jernih


ONCE upon a time in West Sumatra, a young widow took her two children, a boy and a girl, to a party. The children were very happy. They wore beautiful clothes, had delicious food and saw many guests. A few metres from the house there was a traditional music show that had attracted a crowd of people. The children asked their mother if they could go and watch the music show. Yes, you two may go there. But please dont go too far, said the mother. The children ran to the stage where the music show was being performed. At first they enjoyed the music, but then they lost interest in it and wandered off. They forgot their mothers instructions not to go too far. Suddenly they saw a pond. The water was clear and fresh. Because the sun was so very hot, they took off their clothes, jumped into the water and swam happily together. Meanwhile, the party was almost over and the mother looked for her children. She felt desperate when she couldnt find them. Day turned into night and the children were still missing. The mother wept and finally went home without her children. She fell asleep after long hours of weeping. She had a dream about her children. In her dream, she met an old woman who told her: Your children are in the pond near the party house. If you want to see them, throw a handful of rice into the pond. Your children will appear. As soon as she woke up, the widow ran quickly to the pond, taking with her a handful of rice. When she reached the pond, she threw the rice into it and called her childrens names. Two big, beautifully coloured fish appeared in the pond. The mother cried when she saw them. Her children had turned into fish because they had disobeyed their mothers instructions. The village where the pond was located is now called Desa Sungai Jernih. It is called that because the water in the pond is very clear.

41. Why did the children leave the music show? A. They were very hot. B. It was too crowded. C. They saw the pond. D. They wanted to go swimming. E. They got bored.
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42. She felt desperate when she couldnt find them. The underlined word means: A. very angry B. annoyed C. furious D. very worried E. calm 43. What does the story teach us? A. It is dangerous to swim in ponds. B. You can rely on your dreams. C. Children should obey their parents. D. Music shows are not good for children. E. Parents shouldnt take their children to parties.

The following text is for questions 44 and 45.

Parents spy on their children


Some parents in the United States are using classical spying techniques on their own children in the fight against drugs and alcohol. They are bugging their childrens phones, installing secret cameras in clock radios and sending strands of hair for analysis at drug laboratories. Telephone bugs cost only $20; radio shops sell home-surveillance equipment, and you can buy a chemical analysis kit on the internet for only $50 if you want to analyse the hair from your sons comb to see if he is taking drugs. Parents run a great risk of losing their childrens trust, but many feel that they have a right to do this to protect their children. And the trend is growing. Some parents have even gone to the extreme of hiring companies to bring in sniffer dogs to track down any traces of dope in their home!

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The main aim of the text is to A. warn children that their parents are spying on them. B. report on measures some parents are taking to protect their children. C. warn parents that they will lose their childrens trust. D. inform readers about the drug-taking habits of US youth. E. advertise for equipment to help people spy on their kids.

45. to track down any traces of dope in their home! The underlined word means: A. proof B. pieces C. hiding places D. large quantities E. very small amounts
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The following text is for question 46

ARE YOU FOND OF CHILDREN?


Live-in nanny wanted for British family living in Jakarta. Three children aged between 1 and 5. Must have driving licence. Own room/bathroom. No household chores. Four weeks holiday a year. Salary negotiable. Contact: mhgm@yahoo.id

46. The advert tells us that the family is looking for A. a British nanny. B. a nanny from Jakarta. C. a nanny who will help with the cleaning. D. a nanny who will live with the family. E. a nanny who will drive the children to school.

The following text is for questions 47 to 49


Dear Sir/Madam, I had a really annoying experience in Millers Department Store in Oxford ten days ago. I had been a loyal customer there for many years and was really disappointed with their service. I went there to buy a digital camera. Not only were the assistants impolite and unhelpful, they were also badly informed and unable to answer my questions about the camera. Then I heard one of them make a rude comment to his colleague about my lack of technical know-how. I left the shop immediately, went home and wrote to the shop to complain. I told them that if I didnt get an apology, I would write to the editor of the Oxford Daily Messenger. I have heard nothing from the shop since then. Therefore I am writing to you in the hope that I can save others from a similarly humiliating experience. Yours faithfully, Marianne Crombe

47. The main purpose of the letter is to A. complain to an Oxford shop about their bad service. B. complain about the bad quality of a digital camera. C. warn people about the bad service in an Oxford shop. D. explain why Ms Crombe was disappointed with her shopping experience. E. apologize for her lack of technical know-how.
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48. Which word does not describe how the writer feels? A. satisfied B. angry C. disappointed D. offended E. annoyed 49. that I can save others from a similarly humiliating experience. The underlined word means: A. annoying B. silly C. depressing D. embarrassing E. ridiculous

The following text is for question 50.

School meals supervisor


Upperstone Comprehensive School requires a canteen supervisor starting in September. Hours: 11 am 2.30 pm during term-time. Apply to: The Headmaster, Upperstone Comprehensive School, London Rd., Upperstone

50.

The person chosen will not be required to do the job A. during school holidays. B. at lunch time. C. for three and a half hours a day. D. during term-time. E. in the canteen.

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KEY 1. B 2. C 3. B 4. D 5. E 6. C 7. B 8. E 9. D 10. A 11. B 12. D 13. D 14. A 15. B 16. E 17. B 18. C 19. A 20. E 21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. E 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. D 36. B 37. A 38. C 39. D 40. E 41. E 42. D 43. C 44. B 45. E 46. D 47. C 48. A 49. D 50. A

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