TEST 1.

Reading Comprehension
Part 1.
First read the ten headlines a-j. Then read the five texts 1-5 and decide which text goes best with
which headline. Mark your answers on the answer sheet in the boxes 1-5.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

New Space Shuttle at NASA

Alcohol Company Web Sites with Limited Access
New Drug to Help Smokers
King Tut Liked Red Wine
Alcohol Web Sites Attract Kids
Youd Be Better off Letting Someone Else Do It
New Drug Campaign by Government Officials
Do It Yourself Change Your Own Oil
New Analysis Proves the Importance of Wine
SOFTWARE IMPROVES LANDING SIMULATION

1. A new pill in the final stages of testing shows promise in attacking two of humanitys biggest
killers by helping people stop smoking and lose weight at the same time. As government officials
launched a campaign against fatness on Tuesday, doctors at a medical conference described the
new drug as thought-provoking and perhaps ideal for some people.
2. Alcohol company Web sites are offering a cyber playground for under-age youths despite
promises from the companies to limit their access. A study by Georgetown University estimated
that alcohol company Web sites received nearly 700,000 visits by under-age people from July
through December. Many played video games and downloaded music and icons all about the
marketing of beer and liquor.
3. Even after each pilot astronaut makes 500 practice landings with a training aircraft that
simulates the Space Shuttle, landing the actual Shuttle for the first time is a challenging task. To
assist future Shuttle pilots, NASA is installing new, intelligent software in the training aircraft to
make its approach and landing feel even more like a Shuttle landing.
4. Ancient Egyptians believed in properly supplying a body for the afterlife, and not just through
mummification. A new study reveals that King Tutankhamen eased his final journey with red
wine. Wine in ancient Egypt was a drink of great importance, consumed by the upper classes
and the kings, says a researcher of food science after analysing samples of ancient Egyptian jars
belonging to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the British Museum in London.
5. Its great to save money by changing your own oil and performing other minor services that
dont require much in the way of special skills, tools, or knowledge. Oil changes are still easy
enough to do even on a $90,000 Mercedes. But as cars have become more complex, things that
used to be considered basic repairs are, increasingly, better left to the professionals even if
theres a strong temptation to save some money by doing them yourself.

TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 1

Reading Comprehension
Part 2.
Read the following text, and then choose the answers to questions 6-10.
A group of scientists warned last week that Western governments are seriously underestimating
how long their citizens are likely to live. This could cause problems for the health, welfare and
pensions systems of the developed world. Until recently only a few specialist demographers
knew that governments were underestimating life expectancy. But the latest report on increasing
average life spans will be difficult to ignore.
For many years scientists have been advising governments that the increase in life expectancy
over the past century, which saw typical British male life spans rise from 48 years in 1901 to 75
years in 2000, and those of females from 49 to 80 years, will not continue. In the journal Science
last week, however, two scientists state that life expectancy will probably go on increasing.
By comparing differences in life expectancy between the worlds wealthier countries, they
conclude that as early as 2070 female life expectancy in the United States could be as high as
101 years. The official US forecast for 2070 is only 83.9 years. Scientists now believe that a
typical female baby born this year in France or Japan the two countries with the greatest life
expectancy already has a 50/50 chance of living to be 100. The Science paper gives no
forecasts for Britain, but using the same methodology, female life expectancy in Japan would
reach 100 in 2060, and would reach 100 in Britain in 2085.
If this is true, the study has conclusions not just for pensions but for healthcare and social
services, since there is no guarantee that average health span the time people are free of chronic
illness will also rise together with average lifespan.
Government figures show that for men, life expectancy went up from 70.9 to 74.6 between
1981 and 1997, but healthy life expectancy went up from 64.4 to 66.9. A British MP has called
for increased retirement ages. If you look at life expectancy in 1948 when the state pension was
introduced, and take that as a reasonable length of time to receive a pension, you would have a
retirement age of 74 today instead of 65, he said.
Now decide which is the correct answer a, b, or c to the items 6-10 and mark your answers
on the answer sheet.
6. According to a scientific team western citizens
a) like to live longer.
b) have longer life expectancy now.
c) are warned by scientists.
7. Life expectancy
a) was estimated by the scientists for the past century.
b) in Britain will not continue to increase.
c) increased a lot in the twentieth century in Britain.
8. Two scientists in the journal Science said that female life expectancy
a) increases faster in Japan than in Britain.
b) is forecast to be the greatest in Britain.
c) for babies born this year have a 50/50 chance of reaching 100.
TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 2

9. The study writes that the health span

a) will also rise together with average lifespan.
b) means the time people are free of chronic illness.
c) has no impact on retirement ages.
10. The life expectancy
a) now has made a British MP call for lower retirement ages.
b) was taken as a reasonable length of time to receive a pension in 1948 when the state
pension was introduced.
c) decreased more than health expectancy between 1981 and 1997.

Reading Comprehension
TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 3

Part 3.
First read the ten situations 11-20 and then read the 12 texts a-l. Decide which text goes best
with which situation. Each text can be used only once. Mark your answers on the answer sheet
11-20. In some cases there may not be a suitable text. Then mark it with an X.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

You are organising a surprise party for your friends birthday to a restaurant on a Sunday.
Your carpet needs cleaning.
You are looking for a restaurant where you can have some entertainment, too.
You want to hire some cleaning assistance for your company.
You are looking for experts to help your companys finances.
You would like to buy a dining table with chairs for your new home.
You want to extend your house and need some money to start.
You like special kinds of beer.
You would like to sell an old family cupboard.
You are looking for a bank where you dont even have to get out of your car.

a,

b,
Equity Loans

Wanted
Silver Coins
Dated 1884 and before

Home Improvement Loans

Farmers

Prices Subject to Market Changes

Also Buying Antique Furniture

Building
& Savings Bank

YOUNGS TREASURY
181 Brighton Avenue, Rochester

c,

290 W. Park
(on the park),
Rochester

d,
COMMONCLEAN
Spots and stains?
We offer steam,
Dry foam,
Shampoo,
Low moisture
Cleaning process for your carpets and
rugs.
Free delivery in 3 days.
426 Adams Street
Rochester, PA 15074
TELC-TEST 1.

Beaver Valley
Home Furnishings
Where Your Furniture Dollars Make Sense
239 Adams Street & 225 Brighton Avenue
Rochester
Hours: Tu & Th 10-8
W F Sat 10-5
Sun & Mon by appt.

oldal 4

e,

Rochester Borough Bank

f,

- Accounts and savings

- Loans for individuals and enterprises
- Certified Public Accountants and
Consultants

Our friendly family restaurant

Welcomes your celebrations
With special care
Private room available
Menu and entertainment as
agreed
626 Pennsylvania Ave.,
Rochester

Located Inside Boro Building

300 West Park

g,

UNION BUILDING & LOAN

SAVINGS BANK

h,

Convenient parking

Corner of Route 31 c Leopold

Lane, Bridgewater

SNODGRASS

Large Selection of Domestic,

Imports & Specialty Spirits
and Wines at Great Prices!

j,

Towns favourite beer restaurant

Nobody lights you better

At 65 Junction Street
New Brighton

110 Central Square Drive

Beaver Falls

Gregs Rivertowne Restaurant

Business Meetings
Office Parties
Banquets up to 80
Catering on site at your company
Innovative menus, full bar, extensive
beers and wines.

TELC-TEST 1.

FREE beers for every 50th customer

at our 50th anniversary of
ELLIOTT ELECTRIC SUPPLY

The largest selection of import beers

Combined with the best domestic dishes

k,

Shewak Drinks
Distributor Inc.
529 Virginia Ave.,
Rochester, PA 15074

Drive-in banking

i,

Jims Kitchen

Hours: Mon., Wed. & Fri. 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

Sat. 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

l,

PRESTIGE CLEANING
You make money,
We clean your offices
Professional cleaning services
- daily
- weekly
- occasionally
Dial 1 800 PRESTIGE

oldal 5

Open only on weekdays

416 Delaware Ave., Rochester

for more details

Language elements
Part 1.
Read the following article and decide which word or phrase a, b, or c, is missing in items 21-30.
Mark your answers on your answer sheet.
Wild at heart
Its 5 a.m. A cold wind blows from the River Cauvery and stirs -21- the edges of the tent, set
-22- a -23- in the forest, -24- the running waters.
I quietly go out of the tent. The sky is an abstraction of orange and red with golden edges.
Sixty metres away, on the bank of the mighty river that -25- drinking water to the -26- city of
Banglamore, India, I spot a leopard: Two metres from head to tail, head bowed as it -27-.
It looks up, turns round slowly and sees me. I am -28- to the ground, wondering. I think the
leopard smiled before he ran away -29- into the forest.
I saw a leopard. I saw a leopard, I shout, opening the tent. My teenage son asked -30-, Are
you sure it wasnt a tiger?

21. a) up
b) down
c) over

25. a) provides
b) provide
c) providing

29. a) gracefully
b) grace
c) graced

22. a) on
b) up
c) in

26. a) growing
b) grown
c) grow

30. a) suspicious
b) suspiciously
c) suspicion

23. a) cleared
b) having cleared
c) clearing

27. a) drank
b) has been drinking
c) was drinking

24. a) next
b) beside
c) from

28. a) root
b) route
c) rooted

TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 6

Language elements
Part 2.
Read the following text and decide which of the words or phrases a,-o, is missing in items 31-40.
Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Jimmy Chin is a world-class climber and is perfect -31- the camera a combination of skills that
has moved the 30-year-old young man around the world to capture images of the remote and
extreme. Chin was born in Minnesota in 1973. His -32- to the climbing lifestyle began when he
was an undergraduate -33- Asian studies at Carleton College in Minnesota.
-34- breaks he and his friends would pile into the car and head for famous places like
Californias Joshua Tree National Park. The freedom of the open -35- combined with the mental
and physical challenges of climbing got me -36- hooked, he said.
After college Chin moved to Jackson, Wyoming, where he made a -37- from odd jobs as he
skied, climbed, and travelled the world. Four and a half years ago, he picked up a camera to -38his adventures.
After returning from a trip to Pakistan, Chin -39- a few of his photos and realised he had a
career. I didnt make a lot, but at the time I thought it was a ton of money, he said.
Obviously, I -40- my lifestyle, and I really loved taking pictures, too.
a) during

b) document

c) behind

d) have

e) road

f) to

g) living

h) enjoyed

i) taking

j) life

k) attraction

l) sold

m) after

n) totally

o) in

TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 7

Listening comprehension
Part 1.
You are going to hear five people talking about travelling to foreign countries. You will hear
each item twice. Decide which statement a-f goes with each item.
Now you will have half a minute to read the items.
41.
42.
43.
44.
45.
a) Dark side of travelling
b) Language is a must
c) European cities for all seasons
d) Dream destinations everywhere
e) Trips not only for the rich
f) Travel to a better world

TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 8

Listening comprehension
Part 2.
You are going to hear an article. First you will have one minute to read the introduction and the
items. Then you will hear the article. You will hear it only once.
Then you will have time to answer the questions.
Decide if the statement for each of the items is true (+) or not true (-) and mark your answers on
the answer sheet.
Now you will have one minute to read the items.
46. The sea-level rise might cover most of Bangladesh with water.
47. The Industrial Revolution made atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide increase 30
per cent.
48. Fuel for cars is the primary source for this increase in carbon dioxide levels.
49. The United States has strict emission control policies.
50. The global surface temperature increased less than one degree Celsius in the last century.
51. At the present temperatures about half of the ice on Greenland melts and runs off as water.
52. One study suggests temperatures will rise by eight degree Celsius by the year 2050.
53. There is no evidence that even the worst scenario will change the world map.
54. Sea level rise might affect millions of people living on the coasts.
55. Scientists agree that the melting of Greenlands ice can be changed back.

TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 9

Listening comprehension
Part 3.
You are going to hear five short texts. You will hear the texts only once.
Then you will have time to answer the question for each text.
Decide if the correct answer is a, b or c and mark your answers on the answer sheet.
56. After hearing the weather report you know
a) you will be able to go to the open-air concert tonight.
b) you have to take an umbrella with you.
c) you need not put on warm clothes.
57. At the railway station the loud speaker says
a) you have to change train for Stamford.
b) that passengers travelling to Stamford should go to platform one.
c) that platform three is not open.
58. You want to record the episode of the evening soap opera
a) but there is a change in the programme.
b) you have to wait until the sports programme is over.
c) but then you change your mind.
59. The call centre of the museum informs you that
a) the museum is also open on bank holidays.
b) you can have a tour guide in other languages than English.
c) you can rent a discman at the exhibitions.
60. You want to see a famous musical tonight but
a) it is cancelled because of the bad weather.
b) the programme has been changed.
c) you cannot go there because of an illness.

TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 10

Letter writing
You have two different tasks to choose from. Decide quickly which letter you are going to write
as you only have a total of 30 minutes to complete the task.
1. An application for a job in response to an advertisement
or
2. A letter asking for more information
Situation 1.
Childrens Fashion Buyer Required
A major international company requires a buyer for childrens fashions. Based in our Italian
office, the buyer will be responsible for estimating trends in childrens fashions, finding and
visiting producers and advising both the local and the head offices of the opportunities.
The ideal candidate will have some buying experience in the fashion trade and will be looking
for a challenge and career advancement with a developing company. Good English and Italian
essential; other languages would be an advantage.
If you are the right person for this position, write for details to
Mrs. Enid Archer
Interfashion Corporation
London House
Roybourne, Hants
FA82 1ES
United Kingdom
Write a letter of application to the firm above. At least two of the following points should be
mentioned in your letter plus one other aspect:
Give three items of information about yourself
Mention the reason for your letter
Ask for more details (e.g. salary, accommodation, etc.)
Say why you are interested in the job
You decide to write for more information. Write the letter using a suitable greeting and closing
formula.
Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be
included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address
of the company, also the reference line, date, salutation and closing formula.
You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter.
Please write 150-200 words.
TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 11

Situation 2.
You see the following advertisement in a newspaper.
Oceans Edge
Edge is a stunning development of apartments, cottages and individual villas spread around a
superb hilltop location directly fronting the Atlantic Ocean at Frigate Bay in St. Kitts. The resort
is within walking distance of the Royal St. Kitts Golf Course and sets new standards in design
and construction on this beautiful, understated Caribbean island. 64 one bedroom apartments, 60
two bedroom hillside apartments and 48 two bedroom garden cottages are available.
Approximate dimensions are as follows:

1 bedroom apartments: 632 square feet plus terraces

2 bedroom apartments: 980 square feet plus terraces
2 bedroom cottages: 1400 square feet plus terraces
2 bedroom villas: 2000 square feet plus terraces

If youd like to enjoy the open air, please visit us.

For more information about our rates:
E-mail: infoVoceansedge.com
Fax: 517-577-7777
Or Mail:
Oceans edge
7770 Beach Dr. S.
St. Kitts, PEI, P7A 7I7
You are interested in renting a villa with your friend at Oceans Edge. You would like to get more
details first and decide to write to the resort.
Write a letter to the resort and express your interest about spending 2 weeks there. Your letter
should contain at least two of the following points and one other aspect:

Ask about costs involved for you

Ask for more details about the resort
Explain what you expect from the resort
Say what sights you would like to visit

Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be
included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address
of the resort, also the date, salutation and closing formula.
You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words.
TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 12

ORAL EXAMINATION
Introduction Social contacts
CANDIDATES A/B/(C)
Introduce yourself to your partner if you do not already know each other. You can talk about, for
example, why you are learning English, what your hobbies and leisure interests are or how you
prepared for this examination.
This part of the examination will not be marked.
Part 1.
Presentation
CANDIDATES A/B/(C)
You are expected to give a short presentation to your partner(s) on a certain topic. (Prompts in
brackets may help you.) your presentation should take about 90 seconds and you should answer
your partners questions afterwards.
While your partner is giving his/her presentation, listen and think of the questions you would like
to ask.
You should not interrupt your partner during his/her presentation.
Some possible topics:
A book that you have read (topic or plot, author, style, your opinion, etc.)
or
A sporting event you have attended (which sport, where, people involved, result, etc.)

TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 13

Part 2.
Discussion
CANDIDATES A/B/(C)
Read the following text from a magazine. Discuss the content of the text with your partner. Tell
him/her your opinion; give reasons and personal examples to support your ideas. Talk about
your own experience with the problems mentioned and possible solutions.
Want your Children to Lose Weight? Send them to Bed
Hitting the hay may be just as good as
hitting the gym in the fight against
childhood obesity, a new study suggests.
The risk of becoming overweight is 3.5
times higher in children who get less sleep
than in those who sleep a lot, according to
the research. Researchers from the
Universit Lavals Faculty of Medicine
measured the weight, height, and waist size
of 442 children aged 5 to 10. after taking
body mass index readings, they found that
those children who slept less than 10 hours
a night were 3.5 times more at risk of
being overweight than those who slept for
more than 12 hours.
The researchers speculate that hormones
produced during sleep, or those produced

TELC-TEST 1.

when the children are deprived of it, are

responsible for the differences in weight.
Researchers speculate that the relationship
between a general loss of sleep and
increased rates of obesity in society have
broader implications than in just young
children. Between 1960 and 2000, the
prevalence of obesity doubled in the
population while the average night of sleep
lost one to two hours. During the same
period, the percentage of young adults who
slept less than seven hours went from 16 per
cent to 37 per cent, according to the report.
The best prescription against obesity in
children would be to encourage them to
move more and to make sure they get
enough sleep.

oldal 14

Part 3.
Task
CANDIDATES A/B/(C)
You and your partner want to organise a care team for your friend Emilio, who is coming home
from the hospital after his eye was operated on.
You will have to try to come to an agreement on the following questions:
what tasks should be carried out
how these tasks can be shared
how long and how often you can stay with Emilio
who you can count on
when and how to contact these people
First decide what you should do and why.
Tell your partner your ideas and try to agree on something that you and Emilio would all be
satisfied with, convince each other.

(Forrs: Kiscelli Piroska: telc Angol nyelvvizsga gyakorlfeladatok)

TELC-TEST 1.

oldal 15