USE OF ENGLISH & READING

I. USE THE WORDS GIVEN IN BRACKETS TO FORM A WORD THAT FITS IN THE SPACE.

This new concept of emotional intelligence is defined as the capacity for __________________________
(MANAGE) both our _________________________ (FEEL) and others, motivating ourselves and
___________________________ (DEAL) with emotions in general, not only ours but others, too.
_____________________________ (SCIENCE) have identified four main ______________________
(COMPETENT) when talking about emotional ________________________ (INTELLIGENT). the first one is the
capacity for understanding our own __________________________ (STRONG) and weaknesses, the capacity for
being aware of them. That is why it is called Self- __________________ (AWARE). Then they talk about the
capacity for managing them because it is not enough to know yourself, it is also crucial to be able to use these
_____________________ (CONCLUDE) that you have come to effectively. This capacity is known as Self-
________________________ (MANAGE). The third competence refers to comprehending what others are saying
and feeling and understanding their reasons for acting in a certain way as well. It is called Social-Awareness. The last
competence, Relationship Management is “in charge” with ______________________ (REACH) one’s goals and
getting what they want from the others. Once we acquire these competences at a high level, we can say that we
possess emotional intelligence, which _____________________ (SHORT) our way to success.

II. READ THE TEXT BELOW AND LOOK CAREFULLY AT EACH LINE. SOME OF THE LINES ARE
CORRECT, AND SOME HAVE A WORD WHICH SHOULDN’T BE THERE. IF A LINE IS CORRECT, PUT A
(√) BY THE NUMBER. IF A LINE HAS A WORD WHICH SHOULD NOT BE THERE, WRITE THE WORD IN
THE SPACE.

Many of people consider that the pyramids were made or at least 1.

influenced by the non-earthly beings. One reason to believe it 2.
would be that this kind of structure it is not typical for any country 3.
or continent. The second thing is that the Pyramids’ relationship to 4.
Pi and the triangular shape seem to prove it that their builders were 5.
been helped in terms of guidance by extraterrestrial beings. It is 6.
important to mention the fact that the ancient Egyptians were not 7.
familiar with the notion of Pi. Still, at a closer by look we notice 8.
that the Egyptians used to a wheel as a measuring device, so it 9.
wasn’t not necessary for them to know about Pi, all they needed 10.
to know was how to use a wheel to measure.

III. COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO THE FIRST
SENTENCE USING THE WORD GIVEN. USE BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS.
1. She couldn’t watch the film because it was too violent. SO
The film ________________________________________ she couldn’t watch it.
2. A visa is not required when you travel within Europe. NEED
You _____________________________________________ when you travel within Europe.
3. Booking online means it isn’t necessary to actually have plane tickets anymore. WORRY
Booking online means you ________________________________________ about actually having plane tickets
anymore.
4. I’m sure they didn’t see me. HAVE
They __________________________________ me.
5. Taking the bikes without asking them would not be right. OF
 I think it _____________________________________ to take the bikes.
6. Programming a video recorder is more difficult than I thought. EASY
Programming a video recorder is _____________________________________ I thought.
7. An air hostess is obliged to check a number of things before take-off. HAS
An air hostess _______________________________ a number of things before take-off.
8. The last time they contacted us was over a year ago. HEARD
We _______________________________ for over a year.
9. She feels tired as it gets late. THE
The later it gets, __________________________________ feels.
10. The price of air conditioning has almost doubled in the past few years. TWICE
Air conditioning costs almost ________________________________ it did a few years ago.

IV. READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH SPACE. USE ONLY
ONE WORD IN EACH SPACE.

Christmas is primarily a religious holiday, the celebration of Christ’s birth. The practice (1) ……….. putting trees in
the house, candles and many decorations indicate (2) …………. the pagan origins are still alive and well. Today
Christmas offers people (3) ………… opportunity to give and receive presents, to help (4) ………… who are (5)
………….. need. The Christmas spirit of giving, of peace and understanding, of tolerance is personalized (6)
………….. Santa Claus, Father Christmas. According (7) ………… the legend, Nicholas, (8) ………… benevolent
man, was born in Turkey and died on 6th December, 343. He comes every year, under different names. In Austria
Nikolaus is accompanied by Krampus (9) …………. scares naughty children. In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas,
accompanied by one or more black slaves, gives presents to children on December 5th. St. Nicholas was the model
for the Hollywood Santa, who was first stylized into a jollier fellow (10) ……… Coca Cola ads.

V. YOU ARE GOING TO READ A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ABOUT THE SPORT OF INLINE SKATING. FOR
QUESTIONS 1-8, CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER A, B, C OR D.

In her skates there is no stopping Tracy Winters.
She spends most of her time teaching, consulting,
examining or campaigning on behalf of this country's
ever-growing number of inline skaters.
Busy as she is, Tracy did manage to spare an hour
early one Saturday morning to give me a lesson in the
local park. The slight unease I felt at never having used
inline skates before was not helped, however, by her
emphatic disapproval as I pulled a pair of brand-new
skates from my bag.
'Oh dear,' she said with a frown. ‘You've been sold
what we call 'aggressive' skates, which are no good for
the sort of skating that you want to do. They're too heavy
for twists and turns and the wheels are too small. And
you've no brake.’
'But I was told that all I need to do to stop was drag
my leg behind me,' I protested. 'No, no, no,' said Tracy.
She explained how she was currently helping a girl who
has been off work for a year with a damaged leg after
following similar advice. Tracy is drawing up a list of
guidelines for selling inline skates based on ability,
budget and type of use, which she wants to see all
retailers use. She has seen the purchase of inappropriate
'Hands out,' Tracy told me repeatedly. This was not 34
just to help break a fall, but to prevent my tumbling
altogether. Ice skaters, Tracy pointed out, keep their arms
in front not only to look elegant: it actually keeps them
balanced.
To help get rid of my fear, Tracy insisted that a fall
would be good for me, but that I would need to relax for
this to reduce the chances of injury. I was not so keen,
but obeyed each time she reminded me to keep my back
straight and chin up. 'You don't look at the ground when
you're riding a bike,' she said.
Apart from ice-skating and bicycle riding, inline
skating has similarities with ballet and skiing, which
makes it attractive to a wide range of people. An
estimated sixty percent of inline skate owners use them
every week and more than half are recreational skaters. In
this country the sport is regarded as something for the
young and as potentially dangerous. Tracy, together with
the National Inline Skating Association, is trying to
change this impression, in the first instance by
emphasising the importance of insurance and the wearing
of protective clothing in case of accidents. She would
also like to see the sport more widely catered for in sports
skates all too often before. 'What you should have been
sold is recreational skates,' she told me.
Ordinarily, those who turn up with the wrong skates
suffer the added annoyance of missing out on a lesson
because Tracy will not teach them. I was more fortunate
and, after a small ticking off or not having knee pads, 29
my lesson began.
Away from the critical eyes of more experienced
skaters, she started me off gently, simple skating up and
down a track on the edge of the park.
centres and health clubs, possibly through the building of
indoor skating arenas.
Having been on wheels almost every day of her life
since the age of five, Tracy is well-versed in the virtues
of skating and, she claims, she never tires of the sport. 'It
is the feeling of moving, of gliding, I can't quite pin it
down, but it makes me feel good,' she says. Like the
hundreds who start skating every week, I now know what
she means.

1. How did the writer feel before her inline skating lesson?

A a little nervous B quite confident C very frightened D extremely excited

2. What was wrong with the skates which the writer bought?

A They were of poor quality, B They were not suitable, C They did not fit her well. D They didn't work properly.

3. Why is Tracy writing a set of guidelines?

A to help people who have been injured B to advise people who are buying skates
C to provide information to sales stall in shops D to tell her students what to bring to lessons

4. 'ticking off' in line 29 means

A checking something, B waiting for something, C giving someone a reward. D telling someone they're wrong.

5. What does 'this' in line 34 refer to?

A simple skating B repeated instructions C use of the hands D avoiding falls

6. Tracy compares skating and cycling in terms of

A the fear people feel at first. B the need to learn how to fall.
C the need to relax to keep balanced, D the correct body position to adopt.

7. How would Tracy like to change the idea people have of inline skating?

A by encouraging older people to do it B by discouraging recreational skating

C by stressing the need for safety D by forming a national association

8. Alter the lesson, the writer agrees with Tracy that inline skating

A is easy to learn. B is rather tiring. C is hard to teach. D is very satisfying.

 KEY

I. Managing, feelings, dealing, scientists, competences, intelligence, strengths, awareness, conclusions,

management, reaching, shortens
II. 1. of, 2. the, 3. it, 4. √, 5. it, 6. been, 7. √, 8. by, 9. to, 10. Not

III.
1. was so violent that
2. don’t need a visa
3. don’t need to worry
4. cannot have seen
5. would be wrong of us
6. not as easy as
7. has to check
8. haven’t heard from them
9. the more tired she
10. twice as much as

IV. 1. Of, 2. that, 3. the, 4. those, 5. in, 6. by, 7. to, 8. a, 9. who, 10. For

V 1A, 2B, 3C, 4D, 5C, 6D, 7C, 8D