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Paper 2 “L”
SENIOR SIX FINAL EXAM Time allowed: 2h

SECTION A: Reading Comprehension

Read the text and decide if the sentences are true or false. Circle T (true) or F (false).

Living in a time Machine

Life in the 21st century is fast-paced and ruled by mobile phones, the internet and gadgets, so
it´s easy to understand why some people desire to go back to the simpler times of the past. Meet
Joanne Massey who is living in a 1950s time machine!
The 1950s were an era of colourful homes, clothes and accessories, black and white TVs, rock
and roll music and traditional values. Joanne Massey, from Birmingham, England, not only adores
these times, but has also chosen to live as people did back then! Her home is just like a 1950s time
capsule with retro decoration and second-hand vintage appliances. Her cooler, which she bought from
a farmer for £32, her radio, bright pink telephone, and metal kitchen units are all authentic 1950s
appliances. Joanne also loves 1950s fashion and never leaves the house without her 50´s-style bright
lipstick on. “I only wear 1950s clothing, such as tight skirts, with a white blouse and a wide belt,” she
says. While Joanne´s husband Kevin (whom she met at a convention for 50s fans) has to wear modern
clothes for work, he too likes to relax in a stylish suit and hat at the weekends. Joanne and Kevin can
also be seen driving around in a 45-year-old Ford Anglia! But why do Joanne and Kevin live this way?
“I feel I was born in the wrong time,” says Joanne. “When I was young I´d watch all the old
singing stars in the cinema and dream that I could be like that one day. Everything modern just seems
boring in comparison.” Joanne says that she also really respects the values of the 50s, the “make do
and mend” attitude that is so different from our age of “throwaway” fashion and “ever-changing”
technology.
“I do think the 50s were happier times,” she says. “Everyone knew everyone else and they all
took care of each other.” Joanne tries hard to bring this spirit into the 21st century; she bakes cakes for
friends and does shopping and collects pensions for elderly neighbours. Joanne also can´t stand
shopping in supermarkets and she doesn´t read newspapers as she finds them too tragic.
While Joanne says she´s happy to be a traditional 50s housewife, she doesn´t spend all day at
home baking biscuits. She has a successful singing career touring the UK as a 1940s-style singer
called Lola Lamour and she writes a blog giving 40s and 50s style shopping and cleaning tips!
She confesses owning some 21st century useful equipment, too, though. Joanne and Kevin
have a laptop, a microwave and a washing machine, although Joanne tries to keep all these things
hidden so that they don´t spoil the 1950s feel. Even the modern TV is hidden inside a 1950s cabinet
and they only watch things like Agatha Christie´s Miss Marple and Poirot!
“I admit I am running away from the 21st century,” Joanne says, “When I look at the reality of
the world today, with all the violence, excessive ambition and materialism, I shake in disgust. I don´t
want to live in that world. Living like this makes me happier.”
Adapted from: Prime Time

1. The writer thinks that people living a 1950s lifestyle is worrying. T F

2. According to the text, Joanne´s husband shares her love for the 50s. T F
3. Joanne and her husband only wear 1950s fashion. T F
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5. One thing Joanne admires about people in the 50s is that they didn´t waste things. T F 1st
6. Joanne tries to imitate the 1950s spirit of solidarity by repairing and reusing things. T F
7. Lola Lamour is the nickname Joanna uses for her blog. T F 2nd

8. Regarding modern technology, Joanne refuses it all together. T F

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9. Joanne and her husband keep their modern home appliances in secret to avoid embarrassment. T F
10.The quote from Joanne in the final paragraph expresses her belief that there is almost nothing good T F
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SECTION B: Language in Use
I. Read the passage below. Choose the correct option for each gap and write it in the box.
The African Venice
Many people dream of a life by the sea, but how about (1) ___ in the middle of a lake? This is precisely
the way of life for the 30,000 residents of Ganvie in Africa! Sometimes known as the African Venice,
the entire town (2) ___ upon stilts. It is the only settlement in the world to be constructed in this way,
and is accessible only (3) ___ boat. But how did this unique (4) ___ come to live like this? Well,
centuries ago, the Tofinu tribe actually inhabited dry land; (5) ___ in order to escape the oppressive
Dom Homey tribe (6) ___ threatened to enslave them, the Tofinu people relocated to a nearby lake!
Since the Dom Homey people believed that a (7) ___ monster was hidden in the waters, they refused
to set foot in the lake. The Tofinu were completely safe from their enemy, and so the floating town of
Ganvie was formed. Over the years, the villagers have become (8)___ their unconventional way of life.
So, (9) ___ the threat of slavery no longer exists, they have no intention of (10) ___ returning to solid
ground.
Adapted from PRIME TIME

1 ___ A. live B. living C. to live D. lived

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2 ___ A. is build B. is building C. is built D. build only

3 ___ A. on B. of C. by D. off
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4 ___ A. committee B. communal C. communicate D. community
5 ___ A. unless B. but C. provided D. providing 2nd

6 ___ A. who B. how C. whose D. where

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7 ___ A. endangered B. dangerous C. danger D. dangerously
8 ___ A. use to B. accustomed C. used to D. accustom
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9 ___ A. however B. unless C. in spite of D. although
10 ___ A. never B. ever C. seldom D. rarely

II. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form. Use modals if necessary.

Lost passport

Last year I won some money in a TV competition. It wasn´t enough to cross the Atlantic, but the prize
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was sufficient for me and my boyfriend, Adrian, to go on a cruise. We both hoped that the 10-day
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cruise in the Baltic Sea (1)_______________ (be) a memorable experience.

Everything was perfect until the fourth day. We (2)_______________ (return) from a walk around 2nd

Malmö, when Adrian realized his passport was missing. He (3)_______________ (carry) it with him at
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all times, so it was a bit strange. “I´m sure I (4)_______________ (leave) it in the cabin,” Adrian said
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convinced. “Next time you (5)_______________ (leave) it in the safe and carry a photocopy instead” I

strongly suggested. Unfortunately when we got to the cruise and (6)_______________ (check), the

passport wasn´t there.

We phoned the embassy (7)_______________ (enquire) if it was possible to continue the cruise. “I´m

afraid I (8)_______________ (not have) good news: without a passport, you cannot go on with your

trip and it (9)_______________ (take) at least three days to have another one issued,” said a woman

on the other side of the line. We collected our belongings, got off the cruise and looked for a place to

stay. “We are lucky we (10)_______________ (bring) our credit cards. Fancy us in the middle of

Mälmo with no passport and no local currency.”

Adapted from FOCUS

III. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using
the word given. You mustn’t change the word given.
1. “I´ll fix your TV for you tomorrow,” OFFERED

My neighbour _________________________________________________________________________ day.

2 “It´s a pity you didn´t fill the gas tank before you set off”. HAVE

Before you set off, ________________________________________________________________the gas tank.

3. Technology will extend everyone´s lifespan. SUPPOSED

Technology _______________________________________________________________everyone´s lifespan.

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In January they _____________________________________________________________________ 50 years.
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5. We are lost. We didn´t bring a map. NOT

If we___________________________________________________________________________________lost. 2nd

6. My teacher gives me a test every week and I find it irritating WISH

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I _______________________________________________________________________________every week.
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7. As you get older, your eyesight deteriorates WORSE

The ___________________________________________________________________your eyesight becomes.

8. Anna will be angry if you are late. BETTER

You ____________________________________________________________________ or Anna will be angry.

9. You can only use this money if there is an emergency. UNLESS

You___________________________________________________________________________an emergency.

10 The air pollution is worse in the city centre than here. AS

The air pollution here __________________________________________________________ in the city centre.

SECTION C: Writing

Choose ONE of the following options. You must write between 180 and 230 words.

Option A: You have decided to enter a short story competition. The rules say that the narrative must
begin or end with the following words:
My first German class couldn´t have gone any worse.
Write your narrative.

Option B: Your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinion on the following:
Many students, especially those at university level, take the decision to pursue their studies abroad.
What are the main advantages and disadvantages of young people studying in a foreign country?
Write your essay

Option C: You have received this email from your English-speaking friend, Jane.

My parents are thinking of visiting your country. Which places would you recommend? What is special
about them? What is the best time of the year to visit them? How should they get there, by car or
plane? What food would you suggest they try?
Looking forward to your reply.
Jane

Write your email.

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