I. Read the text and answer the questions.

Sixteen - What now?

You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re probably sick of teachers, desks, tests and exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think carefully
about what to do next.
If you want a professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high school for another two years. But you
needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the district of Northacre.
St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide range of subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of
course, a private school, so may be too expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to follow the academic route. Knowle Grammar
School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational.
But it is selective, so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River Academy. This school specialises in
subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork,
art, textiles and much more.
Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can do a 1-year certificate or a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing
and hairdressing. If you’d prefer to work outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management, Animal Management and
much more.
A final option is to get an apprenticeship with a local or national company. You will get on-the-job training, gain certificates or diplomas and start earning straight
away. But be warned - places are limited! Find out more at the Jobs Fair on 26th May at Northacre College.
1 The aim of the article is to… 6 Anna wants to work with horses. Where is the best place for her to study?
A. advise young people about how to get to university. A.Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College
B. tell young people about the options available. 7 Harry wants to be a builder. Where is the best place for him to study?
C. advise young people to stay in education. A.Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College
2 The article advises readers who want a professional career to… 8 Kevin wants to be a fashion designer. Where is the best place for him to study?
A. go to university immediately. A.Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College
B. stay at the same school for two more years. 9 Caroline wants to run her own company. Where is the best place for her to
C. go to high school for two more years, then get a degree. study?
3 St Leopold’s is the best school for… A.Wyle River Academy B. Northacre College C. Milldown College
A. good exam results. B. humanities and sciences. C. facilities. 10 What is the problem with apprenticeships?
4 You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you… There are few available.
A. pay tuition fees. B. pass an exam. C. study both humanities and sciences. They are expensive.
5 You can only attend Knowle Grammar School if you… They don’t give you any qualifications.
A. pass an exam. B. are a boy. C. can afford the tuition fees.
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III. READ THE FOLLOWING PASSAGE AND DECIDE WHETHER THE
STATEMENTS ARE TRUE OR FALSE?
Explore the Villages around Hartbridge
Many visitors come to Hartbridge to see the wonderful art galleries and
museums, the beautiful buildings and the fantastic parks. Few people go
outside the city, and so they miss out on experiencing the scenery and the
fascinating history of this beautiful area. This brochure will tell you what you
can see if you take a short bus ride out of the city.
Camberwell
The historic village of Camberwell was once the home of the wealthy Hugo
family. They lived in a huge country house, Camberwell Court, and owned all
the land in the area. The family sold their house in the 1940s, and it is now
open to the public. You can spend a whole day walking around the house and
gardens. There is a small exhibition about the family, a children’s play area, a
gift shop and a restaurant. But the village of Camberwell is also worth a visit.
There are some beautiful cottages with well kept gardens, and there is a small
church which dates back to the eleventh century. To get to Camberwell, take
Bus 46 from the Bus station. Buses leave every two hours.
Hidcot
Hidcot is an attractive village situated on the River Owell. Wildlife lovers
should visit the Nature Park to the south of the village, where there are large
numbers of rare birds and flowers. However, you will probably see plenty of
wildlife from the bridge in the village centre! In Hidcot, you can take a two-
hour river cruise - a great way to see the countryside and learn about the local
wildlife from a guide. If you prefer to explore the river by yourself, it’s well
worth walking one and a half miles along the river to the pub ‘The Boat’ which
cannot be reached by road. Here, you can hire small boats and explore the
river at your leisure. To get to Hidcot, take Bus 7A to Reeford. Hidcot is half
way between Hartbridge and Reeford.
Tatterbridge
The beautiful village of Tatterbridge was home to the children’s writer Jane
Potter, whose stories of Benjamin Bear are loved by adults and children
around the world. Jane Potter’s home is now a museum and tea shop, and is
well worth a visit just for its wonderful gardens. It also has a gift shop where
you can buy souvenirs and books. Tatterbridge has a number of interesting
shops including an excellent cake shop, and ‘Wendy’s Giftshop’ where you can
find lots of unusual gifts made by hand by local artists. Lovers of Jane Potter’s
books should also walk to the Green Valley woods, which have not changed
since Jane Potter wrote her stories there one hundred years ago.
To get to Tatterbridge, take Bus 4 from outside the cinema. It takes about 40
minutes to get there.
Moordale
This old industrial village is the highest village in the area. Here in the hills,
coal was found in the late eighteenth century, and people came here in great
numbers to take it out of the ground and transport it to the nearby towns.
Many industries grew up in the area, including a paper factory and a cotton
factory. The industries all closed down in the nineteenth century, and since
then Moordale has gone back to being a quiet farming village. However, if you
walk from the village centre up the steep hill to the north, you can still see the
paths where horses used to carry the coal. There is a four mile walk around
the village which has some amazing views, but walkers are must be careful as
the path is steep in places and they could slip. To get to Moordale, take Bus
7A to Reeford, and then take the number 38 bus to Moordale.
1. It is unusual for visitors to visit the villages near Hartbridge.
2. The Hugo family allows people to visit their current home.
3. The leaflet advises visitors not to spend all day at Camberwell Court.
4. You can hire small boats from the bridge in Hidcot.
5. You can take the bus directly to ‘The Boat’ pub near Hidcot.
6. The leaflet says that the gardens are the best part of Jane Potter’s home.
7. Jane Potter wrote her books in the Green Valley woods.
8. You can visit the paper factory and the cotton factory in Moordale.
9. You will see horses on farms as you walk around Moordale.
10. You can get to all four villages directly from Hartbridge.
IV. MULTIPLE CHOICE CLOZE EXERCISE
1. It was in the 19th Century that scientists began to realise that monkeys and
apes were __________ relatives of man.
a. remote b. distant c. far d. vague
2. Overall, six universities have accepted my application but I __________ to
go to Chicago because my aunt and uncle live there.
a. select b. prefer c. like d. enjoy
3. The __________ of the coastal areas in these parts were called "Myami"
but the tribes died out around 600 years ago as European explorers moved
into the area.
a. tenants b. inhabitants c. constituents d. citizens
4. He's taken my bag! Just when you need a policeman, there isn't a single
one in __________!
a. vision b. sight c. reach d. existence
5. Christmas Day __________ on a Sunday this year. 17. This house is so old now. When it rains, the windows leak and the roof
a. comes b. becomes c. falls d. places needs to be replaced soon. __________, we love it and would never move to
another.
6. My original __________ was not to cut jobs but only to reduce expenditure a. nevertheless b. although c. though d. despite
in the company.
a. direction b. view c. aim d. destination 18. You can't ignore this problem any longer. You have to __________
with it so we can go on with the plan.
7. Why are you blaming your sister? In my opinion, you are __________ a. deal b. do c. solve d. beat
to blame for this accident!
a. strongly b. dominantly c. entirely d. freely 19. I don't like watching soap operas and films on TV. I prefer documentaries
with __________ people talking about their lives.
8. You should __________ advantage of our special offer while we have it, a. reality b. real c. authentic d. genuine
Mrs. Foulkes.
a. get b. take c. hold d. have 20. Has someone moved the drinks __________ the table while I was gone?
I'm sure that glass in front of Peter was mine.
9. Don't wash that sweater in hot water, __________ it will shrink. a. off b. along c. around d. on
a. unless b. if c. moreover d. otherwise
21. We couldn't find the hotel and it was getting dark __________ we got out
10. __________ the vacation, we had the most wonderful weather a map and studied it carefully.
imaginable. Sunshine all the way! a. so b. and c. but d. if
a. along b. throughout c. moreover d. all in all
22. Well, according to the timetable, a bus should be along in __________
11. Police arrested a man late last night in connection with the murder. Police two minutes. But I wouldn't be surprised if we had to wait another half an
expect to charge the __________ later this morning. hour!
a. guilty b. suspect c. condemned d. arrested a. less b. below c. about d. round

12. Right, Mrs. Jones. Take these pills twice a day and if the problem 23. Martin Jones, __________ as the Gentle Bank Robber during his three-
__________ more serious, come back and pay me a visit. year reign, was jailed for 25 years today at the Central Court.
a. goes b. becomes c. turns d. develops a. named b. reputed c. called d. known

13. When each group of tourists have paid the entrance fee, __________ 24. I was born about 30km _____ Rome but have always lived in Great
them with a picnic hamper and two parasols. Britain.
a. provide b. give c. lend d. give out a. from b. to c. far d. near
25. By studying fossils, many things can be learnt including even the events
14. You are the only person in this company who __________ access to both that __________ to the animal's death.
the staff phone list and the bank information of every employee. a. caused b. went c. led d. influenced
a. has b. takes c. opens d. sees 26. To __________ up, what we would like to see is a more aggressive
policing in the area and more attention given to the victims of crime.
15. We all just looked at the bill and then realised that __________ a. add b. sum c. total d. figure
wasn't even included! So we had to pay another 15% on top of that! I am
never going back to that restaurant. 27. Though many eminent scientists have travelled to Loch Ness in Scotland,
a. services b. serving c. serves d. service the famous monster has never been __________ by any of them.
a. seen b. witnessed c. viewed d. watched
16. We got home to find the children __________ down the marble hallway
in their socks. 28. If you need to speak to me, I _________ that my attorney is present.
a. sliding b. skidding c. falling d. crashing a. insist b. must c. force d. make