INTRODUCTION

ZNO - the Ukrainian External Independent Evaluation - is an exam which high school leavers take in order to go to
university. This resource helps you both enrich your language in the USE OF ENGLISH part and familiarise yourself with
the exam format in the ZNO PRACTICE part.

The English-language ZNO exam consists of four parts:

- Listening <<Poayuixxn MoBn Ha cnyx> - Tasks 1-3 (16 questions)
- Reading <<LlnraHre>> - Tasks 4-7 (22 questions)
- Use of English <<BrropncraHHF MoBr4)> - Tasks 8-9 (20 questions)
- Writing <<['lrcbMo>> - Task 10

The duration of the test is 2h 30 min, so while practising for the test remember to time yourself and make sure you
manage your time effectively.

Good luck!
Pearson and Dinternal Education teams

CONTENTS
Pages
Part 1: U5E OF ENGLISH
2-6 Multiple Choice
7-9 Mini-dialogues
10-12 Sentence Paraphrasing
13-15 Sentence Pairs

Part 2: ZNO PRACTICE

't6-20 Listening
21-27 Reading
28-31 Use of English
32 Writing
Read the text and choose the correct answers. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 1 TASK 3

IT'S AS EASY AS APP RUTH FLOWERS: AGE IS NO EXCUSE

What are the basic skills that 't_ child starting When you think of your grandparents'hobbies, gardening,
school should learn? For many centuries the obvious answer knitting or Nordic walking come to mind t_ Ruth
was: reading, writing and arilhmetic. Quite recently computer Flowers was not your average grandmother. When she was in
classes (lCT) have been made an obligatory part of national her late sixties, she became a world-famous DJ working under
curriculums to teach students how to use basic programmes. the name Mamy Rock.
These days, 2_- more and more countries are starting She was brought 2 in a very musical family and
to realise that to succeed in the 21st century puplls should be for many years worked as a singer and singing teacher. lt was
able to create their own software only when she got invited to her grandson's birthday party at
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and practically living in the world of social media, will soon she used her favourite artists like the Rolling Stones or
become the designers of the future Freddie Mercury together with electro music. As for clothes,
Education authorities have no problem convincing she loved colourful outfits and cool sunglasses. Ruth gave
students' parents that s_ skllls are important. A recent her first gig during the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, after which
survey shows lhat 940/o of them believe that computer skills she became internationally known. 5_ then she played
are 5_forthe job market. Examples of British teenagers in major clubs throughout the world and even had her own
who have managed to sell their apps to big corporations also reality show called "Rock lt Granny"
help make the decision easy. After all, who wouldn't want their 1 aYet b Although c In splte of
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TASK 2 WHERE ARE YOUR MANNERS?

While it is true that mobile devices are convenient and help
THE ZEBRA MYSTERY us slay better conrected, our social skills seem Lo be getting
For many years scientists have wondered t_ zebras worse and worse. According to a recent survey, the majority
have black and white stripes. Some believe that the stripes of people 1_ that smartphones, laptops, tablets and
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claims that each zebra has a unique pattern of stripes so or forget 3__ off their mobile in the theatre, at school or
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short hair makes ir easv for danperous African flies to bite and make people aware of the basic rules of polite behaviour. All
infect the animal with different 5 lt seems that flies of them come down to a simple fact: use your common sense
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TASK 5 TASK 7

SUPERMARKET MIND GAMES DoUhavajob4me?

We all know it too well, we go to a supermarket and we Believe it or not, but many employers nowadays do get
often end '! -_ buying more than we planned. Having letters of applicatron written in'text speak' And it is not the
a shopping lisr in your hand doesn't always helo because only reason why more and more employers 1 ---that the
supermarkets use all kinds of psychological tricks aimed at recruitment process is a nightmare
naking us 2_ . up our trolleys M a nyyou ng a pplica nts fa ilto u ndersta nd the req u irements
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it with low prices 3- some red labels will only be used to wear on forma occasions and lack basic social skills, e g
to confuse them. Then it's the usual: background music will they are unable to make eye-contact with the interviewer or
set shoooers in the rishtframe of mind and so willthe artificial explain why they want a given .1ob And that's not to mention
smell of 4__ baked bread. Shelves with basic products, their poor knowledge ofthe company they want to work for.
such as meat, bread and butter, are situated far away from It doesn't orevent vouns oeoole from 4 unrealistic
each other so that you have to walk through many aisles and, expectations of the job market. They are mostly inlerested in
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hunser. However, if US families manaeed to 2 lood and tells the story of Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey),
waste by 15 per cent, it would help feed 25 million people, a fictional Democratic congressman
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TASK 9 TASK 11

ARE CHEAP AIRLINES REALLY CHEAP? SMART HOUSE

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TASK 10
TASK 12
MOBILES AND HEALTH ISSUES
Forty years ago mobile phones did not even exist but soon READING BOOKS CAN BE COOL
more than 2 billion people will be using them on a daily basis At present many publishing houses are experlencing
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may have long term effects on our health. UNESCO started World Book Day, an annual event celebrated
2_ suggests that our favourite gadget, which we worldwide on 23 April 2 main aim is ro encourage
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TASK 13 TASK 15

'E We need to find a place where we can our tent You and your older brother used to fight a lot, ?

a break down 1
a don't you
b put up b aren't you
c blow out c didn't you

2 How long _ him? but I don't agree.

a oo you Know a I see your pornr
b did you know b That's what you think
c nave you Known < You might think that

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b One of the women c am having a party
c Either of the women - 4 Do you have any questions?
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b another
a Browns
c following
b The Browns
< The Browns' 5 The doctor says I should fast food and fizzy
d rinks.
s l'd like to your attention to this unusual painting.
a cut in with
a draw
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b catch
c cut out for
c pay

TASK 15
TASK 14

How does your brother

I went to a in London when I was 5.
a do for a living
a primary school
b earn a living
b middle school
c pay for a living
c state school

2 Do you really think I should apologise? Maybe

2 lt very hot here every summer.
a used to be
a you have the right
b tends to get
b you are right
c usually becomes
c you aSree
3 | know the person sculptures are on display in
3 Let's meet
the local park.
a for 15 minutes
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b by 15 minutes
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c in 15 minutes
c which
Do you think this scarf _ my black winter coat?
He wanted to know that French fllm.
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b matches
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lf he let me know, OK?
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a, b or-c.

TASK 17 TASK 19

my favourite vase? 1 Very people knew about the secret room

a Who did break a few
b Who broke b little
c Who was broken c small

l'd like to vou a favour. 2 Terrorists tried to _ the bridge.

a prease a Srve up
b request b set up
C ASK c blow up

lf he he would never get up before 8 o'clock Could you _ to her now?

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b mustn't b apologise
c hadn't ( regret
Have you ever Alaska?' phone number with her.
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b gone to b She may not have had
c Deen on c She needn't have
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three or four tjmes yesterday. Yes, I believe it's in the livins room
a I called you a I doubt it
b I was calling you b I don't think so
c I would call you c Let me think

TASK 18 TASK 20

You know very well that _ go there alone. You can join them tomorrow.
a you shouldn't a That's fine with me
b you're unable to b I haven't got any doubts about it
c you aren't allowed c l'm sure about that

I have two neighbours, but _ has a swimming 2 He lived there the beginning of 1990.
pool in their garden. a stnce
a not one ofthem b for
b none ofthem c from
c neither of them
3 Where is she? at half past one.
weatherl Let's go for a walk a She had to be here
a lt's such a beautiful b She was supposed to be here
b What beautiful c She should be here
c But for the beautiful
4 We are terribly sorry, but we _ help you at all.
last week that I couldn't study there a couldn't
a ltold b won't be able o '
b I was told < might not
c lt was told
5 What's the average in Ukraine?
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TASK 21 TASK 23

there-alone. 1 but I think you've dropped something.

a You had better not go a l'm sorry that I interrupt
b lf only you didn't go b Sorry to interrupt
c Suppose you don't go c May I interrupt
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a if it rained a srgnrnS
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c unless it rains c srSn

3 He told me that for thirty-three years before 3 At the end ofthe meeting everybody started shouting
he got divorced.
a he is married a at each other
b he was married b at themselves i
c he had been married c on their own
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4 lf | l'd sell it. Our flight to London was cancelled bad
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b lf only I didn't have night?
c lwish I had a article
b column
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TASK 22

l'm sorry about your jeans, TASK 24

a l'll get you new ones.

b l'll buyyou a new one. many people at the party when Dorothy
c l'll have the new ones a rrived.
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a I used to get up c There weren't
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all year.
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b you go c however -
c you could go
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She looked absolutely in her new dress. a he won't come
a thrilled b he doesn't come
b amazing c ne comes
c bored
yesterday in the city centre.
I will give him the invitation I see him. a lt's impossible to see him
A UNIESS b You mustn't see him
b supposing c You can't have seen him
c provided
Do you know
a how much it is
b how expensive is it
c how much does it cost
 OF ENGLIS : Mini-dialogues
Complete the mini-dialogues by choosing the correct option. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 1 TASK 3

1 X: Listen, I really _ De gorng now. 1 X: Let's use dad's computer for this
Y: OK, let's keep , tor.h' Y: But what if he finds out?
a coulo X:
b might a l'm afraid he will.
c must b He won't, trust me.
2X: Could I have my keys back, please? c I think so, too.
Y: 2Xz What time should we ?
X: Thanks. Y: The plane leaves at midnight, so we have to be at the
a Don't mention it. airport at about 10 pm.
b Go ahead, l'll wait. a check in
c Here you are. b move out
3X: All the tickets have been sold. c srSn up
Y: Let's go to the park 3 X: Would you like to come to our wedding?
X: Good idea. Let me change into something more Y:
comfortable. a All the bestl
a though b lt doesn't sound very good.
b instead c l'd love to.
c either
4 X: Why did you take his toys? You should be ashamed of
4X: Who does this car belong to? yourself!
Y:
X: Well, whose is it, then?
Y: I really regret _.
X: So apologise to your brother nowl
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b lt's the latest model. btodoit
< She's had it for less than a year. c doing it
5X: What's on TV tonight? 5X:
Y: Y: Gladly.
a Have you got any interesting news for me? a Where are your manners?
b lt's an amazing story. I heard it on the news. b Can you give this package to him?
c Nothing interesting. Let's just watch the news c What will you say to their proposal?

TASK 2 TASK 4

1 X: You look great! 1 X: l'll be back tomorrow at five.

Y: Thanks. l_twice a week, Y: Shail l__from the airport?
a eat out X: That would be nice
b work out a drop you off
c hang out b ask you out
2 X: How about visiting her together? ( ptck you up
Y:
2 X: l'm afraid my mobile phone is faulty Could you please
a Sounds fantastic! replace it?
b Of course, what is it?
c Thanks, l'm OK.
Y: Could I see the please?
a recrpe
3 X: How long have you known her? b receipt
Y: < reception
a I knew her for a long time. 3X: It's the third time about our mother,s.birthday!
b Since December, lthink. Y: Don't get angry! l'm so absent-minded.
c Until recently if you ask me. a I will remind you
4X: What's the point in telling the boss about it? b I remind you
Y: We'li be in trouble c I have reminded you
X: OK. Do what you have to do.
a if we don't
4 X: Why do you keep biting your fingernails?
Y:
b if we aren't a I can't stand it.
< if we won't
b I can't help it.
5X: I wonder if you could help me. c I can't do it.
Y:
5X: Do you want another sandwich?
a What wouldsyou like me to do? Y:
b The same to you. a No, thanks. l'm on a diet
< You're welcome.
b Please do.
c Help yourself.
Complete the mini-dialogues by choosing the correct option. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 5 TASK 7

1x Would you like to join us? IX Whose house is it?

Y Y
x Be ready tomorrow at 7 then a My cousin
a How come? b My cousins
b Why not? c My cousin's
c Wouldn't l? 2x It's very kind of you.
2 x: What's her phone number? Y Don't =- it.
Y: Let me check in mY mobile. a prove
a nang up b mention
b Hold on c predict
c Look out 3X: Could I speak to Mark, please?
3 -.
X: How long have you known each other? Y:
Y: Let me think. We've been friends since the momenf we a Put him on the phone.
introd uced. b l'lljust see if he's in.
a are c l'd be glad to.
b have been 4X: Do you need my help?
C WCTC Y:
4x I hope it's not too much trouble for you X: OK, l'll be in my office in case you need me.
Y a No thanks, I think I can manage.
a I apologise for all the trouble. b Are you sure it's not too much trouble?
b Not at all. c That's very kind. l'll pass it on
c That's a good point. 5X Happy Easter!
sx Excuse me, have you got change for 5 pounds? Y
a I beg your pardon!
Y
x Thanks, I need it for the parking meter b Thanks, me too!
a Certainly, here you are. c The same to you!
b l'm afraid not.
<Sorry to trouble you. TASK 8

TASK 6 1 X: l'd like to book a single room for next weekend, please
Y:
1X Which one do you prefer: the blue one orthe red one? X: Oh dear, let me think about it then.
Y a There are only double rooms available.
x Let me check. b Certainly, single rooms overlook the sea.
a I don't like either of them. c I don't think you need to book it
b Neither, actually. 2X Stoo me!
c Have you got any green ones? Y l'm sorry. Please carry on.
2X l've got a sore throat and a fever. a Inlerrupr
Y b lnterrupting
a What's the matter? c to interrupt
b How long have you been like this? 3X ls a window seat OK with you?
c What do you think I should do? Y
3x Who's the behaved student in your class? a I don't mind sharing.
Y Unfortunately it's me. My parents are not happy about b l'd rather take a seat.
rt. c By the aisle would be better.
a teasr 4x l'd like to make for tomorrow, please
b best Y Certainly, would 10 o'clock be convenient?
c worst x That would suit me fine.
4x Do you sugar in Your tea? a an appointment
-
Y Just one spoonful, please. b a complalnt
a take C AN CXCUSC
b drink 5X Do you mind if I open the window?
c avoid Y
5x What do you think of our new Maths teacher? x Well, it is rather hot in here, isn't it?
Y a lt's my pleasure.
a l'd rather he didn't. b Thanks a lot.
b I believe he's very strict. c OK, if you insist.
c Not very well.
Complete the mini-dialogues by choosing the correct option. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 9 TASK 11

1X Thank your mum from me, OK? IX: Would you like more coffee?
Y lwill, _ lget home. Y:
a provided that a You're right.
b until b lVe too.
c as soon as c l'm OK, thanks
2X: My girlfriend and I were born on the same day 2X:
Y: What a I Y: I haven't got a clue.
a difference a Do you speak English?
b coincidence b Could you give me a hand?
c disturbance c Where was this photo taken?
Can I take a photo ofyou? 3X Can I help you, madam?
Y Thanks, but someone
a Sure, where do you want me to stand? a will serve me
b OK, take it easy, won't you? b is already serving me
c Of course, what is it? c hasn't served me yet
4X: Could you hold the door for me, please? 4X Could you copy it for me?
Y: Y
a lt's hard to tell. x Thanks, you're very kind.
b No problem. a With pleasure.
c lt doesn't matter b That's a pity.
5X Are you into sports? c I could have done that.
Y X: Why don't we till tomorrow?
a Not really. Y: l'm all for it
b l'd love to. a put it aside
c Yes, I agree b put it off
c put it out
TASK TO
TASK 12
How about a short break?
I couldn't agree more. 1X: Willyou and Mark join me tomorrow?
a Srvrng Y: Unfortunately we won't. We _ yesterday
b making X: Sorry to hear that.
c taking a broke up
2X: l'm not sure I understand. b went out
Y: c broke down
X: Why don't you explain it to me again? 2X didn't do well, l'm afraic-r
a How can I help? Y
b I see what you mean a What a shame!
c OK, why not? b You're right!
3X: I used to fight with my brother a lot. c Actually, I do.
Y: Could you show me the way to the city centre, please?
a Nor did I

b But I did. a You can always use the lift.

c So did l. b lt's quite easy, you can't miss it.
4X You look great jn that pullover cJust go straight on for about 5 minutes
Y Really? | only paid f4for it. 4X How old is he?
x Y
a What a pityl x Well, you used to date him, didn't you?
b That's incrediblel a Why should I tell you that?
c Shame on you! b What makes you think so?
5X: Ithink the best idea would be to stay here. c l'm not sure. Why?
Y: _The teacher won't like jt. 5X: What his children like?
a I couldn't agree more. Y: -'- and cartoons, lthink.
Comedies
b I wonder if you could teil me something. ado
c Are you sure it's the right thing to do? b are
c we[e
Choose the options that can best replace the words in bold. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 1 TASK 3

I We'd better get going. r Theirson wastoo shortto go on some ofthe rides atthe
a can funfair.
b should a wasn't tall enough
c may b wasn't so tall
c wasn't too tall
2 Can I buy this magazine in Ukraine?
a ls this magazine sold 2 How can I get in touch with your cousin?
b Do you buy this magazine a remind
c Who can sell this magazine b contact
c appreciate
3 They turned down his application.
a didn't reject 3 Having realised he was late, Michael texted his girlfriend.
b didn't fill in a After realising
z rlirln'f a..anf b Before realising
c While realising
4 The last time I spoke to Alexandra was two months
ago. 4 My mum took up yoga last year.
a We haven't spoken for two months. a started doing
b We didn't speak for two months. b preferred doing
c We hadn't spoken for two months. c enjoyed doing

5 | wish I could dance well. s Shall I get you something to drink?

a lf only I danced a Will you order something to drink?
b I regret not dancing b Let's prepare something to drink, shall we?
c lmagine I could dance c Would you like something to drink?

TASK 2 TASK 4

1 Why are you wearing smart clothes? 1 Are you in favour of capital punishment?
a in casual clothes a corporal punishment
b dressed up b a suspended sentence
c wearing designer clothes c the death penalty

2 Let me know as soon as you see him. 2 | hardly know you.

a provided that a I know a lot about you.
b as long as b I know very little about you.
c the moment c I know nothing about you.

3 My uncleJack doesn't smoke and his wife doesn't smoke 3 As far as l'm concerned you should do it.
either. a To my mind,
a so does his wife b To start with,
b nor does his wife c To be honest,
c also his wife
4 | knOw the man 1ryilfr ol:<<o< hr rt I dnn't rorgg;1i59 the reSt
4 For the past three weeks George has been off work of the people.
because ofthe flu. a the otner
a unemproyeO b another
b on sick leave c the others
c looking for a job
5 Her car has been repaired by a mechanic.
5 lt isn't necessary to wear a tie. a She has her car repaired
a You don't have to b She has had her car repalred
b You had better not c She had her car repaired
c You ought not to
Choose the options that can best replace the words in bold. Circle the letter a,

TASK 5 TASK 7

X Jake is almost as tall as his sister. 1 'l know you did it,' he said to me.
a is about the same height a He persuaded me to do it
b isn't quite as short b He warned me against doing it.
c is taller than c He accused me of doing it.

2 Could you say that again, please? 2 She'll fire him unless he apologises to her.
a Sorry? a on condition that he apologises
b Repeat! b lf he doesn't apologise
c Againl c by the time he apologises

3 They say he hijacked a plane
a He is said to hijacn
b He is said to be hijacking
c He is said to have hijacked
4 The trip was so amazing that we recommended it to all
our friends.
a lt was a very amazing trip
b lt was such an amazing trip
c The trip was amazing enough
3 We can go to Greece or we can go to Croatia for our
summer holiday.
a either go to Greece or to Croatia
b neither go to Greece nor to Croatia
c go to both Greece and Croatia
4 We have never visited this place before.
a We've already been to this place.
b lt's the first time we have visited this place.
c We've just vlsited this place.

5 May I open the window? 5 Unfortunately the film was rather dull.
a Do you mind if a disappointing
b Are you in favour of b boring
c Do you approve of c awful

TASK 6 TASK 8

'l I need to go through my notes again before the Biology I She asked me Are you OK?'.
exam. awaslOK
a register blamOK
b resit c whether I was OK
c levtse
2 They set up the company in 2010.
2 Even though he likes me, he doesn't respect me. a ctoseo
a Desplte b started
b Although ( SOIO
c Nevertheless
3 lt's high time you talked to him.
3 lf you ask me, I think he's honest. a l'd rather you talked
a You should ask me b Suppose you talk
b lf I may add something c You'd better talk
c lf you want to know my opinion
4 The film is about to begin.
4 She can't have done it alone. -:- rs gorng
a ^^i^^ r^ -+^-+ -t
ro sra[r snorUy
a She must have done it on her own b ought to start soon
b lt's impossible that she did it alone. c must have just started
< She might do it with somebody else.
s Actually, I disagree
5 In our Chemistry lessons we often carry out interesting a All ln all
experments. b In fact
a conduct c Also
b analyse
c discuss
Choose the options that can best replace the words in bold. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 9

t Philip is really shy, but on the other hand, he's vely 1 l'd rather eat vegetables than meat.
frien d ly. a I prefer eating vegetables to
a in the meantime b I like eating vegetables as much as
b however c Eating vegetables is better than eating
c unfortunately
z She had twins at the age of 25.
2 She admitted stealing the moneY. a raised twins
a confessed to b gave birth to twins
b was charged with c brought up twins
c [eoo[teo
3 Eventually, they won the race.
3 | started collecting paintings 20 years ago. a Suddenly
a I collected paintings for 20 years. b Finally
b l've been collecting paintings for 20 years. c Actually I

< l'd collected paintings for 20 years.

4 Could you complete this survey for me?
4 We always set off early to avoid traffic jams. a recerpt
a leave b questionnaire
b finish c prescription
c return
s l'd go for the second oPtion.
5 Do you fancy going for a swim? a I find the second option better.
a Perhaps we could b I should choose the second option.
b Why don't we c I appreciate the second opti€n.
e How about
TASK 12
TASK 1O
They showed me the new swimming pool.
1 He goes to a school where students live and study. a lwas showing
a vocational school b lwas shown
b comorehensive school c I showed
< boarding school
Can you help me do up my room?
2 lt looks like it's going to rain. a renovate
a how b tidy up
basif C VACUUM
c likely
ls she used to working in a team?
3 | have three pen-friends but they're not British. a Did she use to work
a neither of them is b ls she getting used to working
b any of them is c ls she accustomed to working
c none ofthem are
'Are you leaving tomorrow?' she asked.
4 She stopped to talk to her neighbour. a She asked me why I was leaving the following day.
a met her neighbour and started talking to him. b She wanted to know if I was leaving the next day. I
b got angry with her neighbour and decided not to talk to c She wondered whether I was leaving that day.
him.
< will never talk to her neighbour again.
I can't stand it.
a I quite like it.
5 His wife has died recentlY. b I really hate it.
a He's become a foster parent not long ago. c I recommend it.
b He's become a widower not long ago.
c He's become an orPhan not long ago.
Choose the word that correctly completes the gaps in both sentences. Circle the letter a,

TASK 1 TASK 3
'l I must stop eating sweets, l've put too much I l've _this exam three times but failed each time.
weight recently. I don't recognise the place. Where was this photo
I think that, average, girls are better at academic a taken
subjects than boys, b passed
aln c maoe
b off Don't worry, son! You have to keep _ trying.
con Th^ l-'^-+ ,^,a\ / +^ +r-',^l -
| | rs uE)L vvdy LU rr avcr dt'OUld this city iS _ foot
2 We're rid of our old clothes aat
Unfortunately, his parents are __ _ a divorce. bon
a becoming (by
b taking Excuse me, sirl I think you've somethingl
e getti ng The temperature -- suddenly this morning.
3 They live in a terraced in Green Street A CUt
Could you tell us when you are moving __? b dropped
a house c lost
h flat 4 The man was quite tall and of __ build.
c home l'll have a _ rare steak, please.
4 To get this 1ob, you must have a in Economics. a middle
Last night the temperature was one ___ Celsius below b mild
zero e medium
a title 5 My favourite band _ in my city /ast week
b degree The surgeon an emergency operation on the
e grade accident victim
5 When you _the end of the street, turn left a ptayeo
The jury couldn't a verdict for two days b performed
a reach ( made
b get
c ar|ve TASK 4

TASK 2
1 She played the leading in our school play.
Teenagers need positive ____ models that they can
1 what do you do to __ fit? look up to,
Your son finds it hard to up with the rest of the a role
cl ass. b part
a keep c example
b stay 2 lt is commonly known that World War ll _ out jn
c get 1939.
2 We're jn our final year so we don't have much Somebody into our flat when we were on holiday
ttme. d LoI tc
You should always carry a _tyre in your car in case b burgled
you have a puncture ( o[oKe
a free 3 Are you _ any sharp objects with you, sir?
b leisure They're out the experiment in the school lab
c spare a taking
We're planning to -- this hotel for three more years. b carrying
I don't think this softwa re will _ on my old computer. c hiding
a operate 4 In Brjtish schools, parents pay a fine if their children
b run classes.
c80 l've been away for so long that l'm beginning to
We were brought by our grandmother. my country.
The r' '' of oetrol has
'''- orice gone recentlv a skip
aup b miss
bin c leave
con 5 He tends to spend most of his free time _ the
Next summer I want to a Spanish course in I ntern et.
Alica nte They've just bought a house the outskirts of
I promise you l'll try_to _ my best. London.
a take aln
b make bby
cdo con
Choose the word that correctly fills the gaps in both sentences. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 5 TASK 7

1 Just onl l'll be back in a second. 1 Unfortunately, I did not manage to _ the bills today
Where shall we the still life? Below your portrait? - the bank was closed
a hang Could you stop talking? You must attention in class.
b put a pay
c take b draw
2 l'm going in your direction, so I'll you home € DOOK
This noise from the street is beginning to me mad 2 What's that actor's name? lt's on the __ of my tongue.
a take We gave the wailer a big __ for his excellent service
b drop a tip
c drive b end
3 lgot up, bed and took a shower. c top
The customer was dissatisfied so he _ a complaint. 3 When will you make up your _ ?
a laid To my th s plan won't succeed.
b made-the --
a oprnron
c tidied b belief
4 l'm not interested _ anything you have to say. e mind
When does the next train get _? a All the aaoarazzi knew the actress had in at the
a about Ritz Hotel
bby Have vou that all the doors are locked?
cln a checked
5 | know her phone number by _. b stayed
We found a oerfect house in the of New York. c ensured
a memory 5 Ukralne is trying to _ uo " '' the bissest
"r with EU
b centre cou ntnes.
c nearl He didn't the >u L^
7.15 bus ^^ lc L^f,
rdu l^LU +^1,^
LdKc a^ +-.,
rall tO
work.
TASK 6 a put
b catch
1 Can you give me a ELPE lU - O- --^Ai+ - --
!rqUrLUrrO BritisA na ^ c take
?

Eight students from my class have signed up for an evening

TASK 8
Historv
a course 1 There isn't enoush in the wardrobe for thls
b meal SU ItCASC.
c dish The changing is at the back ofthe shop.
The music's too loud. Can you _ the volume down a a place
little bit? b room
Don't _ aroundl Your ex-girlfriend is sitting behind c space
you in the corne[. 2 She works as a personal at the local gym.
a put Mum, have you seen my other red ? | can't find it
b turn In my room.
c maKe a coach
l'm really fed _ with this weather. lt's been raining b assistant
for two weeks. c trainer
Peter, can you tidy your room today? 3 His latest album goes on next week.
aat l've heard that our neighbours' house is for
b out a offer
cup b rent
Could I borrow your phone? lvine's got a _ battery. c sale
The countryside was completely There were no 4 We'd like to start the meeting so could you please
mnrrnt:inc in <ioht your seats?
a oeao How long does it you to get to school?
b flat a have
c clean b take
You can use that bottle _to get rid of empty bottles. c get
Let's have a picnic by the river on Saturday! 5 How are you on with your new classmates?
a bin ''. My brother and his fianc6e are _ married soon.
b coast a gerunS
c 0anK b becoming
c doing
Choose the word that correctly fills the gaps in both sentences. Circle the letter a, b or c.

TASK 9 TASK 11

1 | think you're overreacting. l'm not laughing _you 1 How did you come up _ this solution?
Thanks for telling me all this. Now I know that ls hip hop stillpopular_young people?
least you're honest with me. q a for
a for b about
bat c with
c from 2 Josh, could you _the table before dinner, please?
2 The lift is out of _. We need to take the stairs. How many eggs do sea turtles normally?
All the books in the library are in alphabetical _. a set
a function b lay
b operation C NAVC
c orOer 3 promised my parents that l'd do the _after
| dinner.
3 Why are you trying to change the Tho raef rrrrrnf ^nhosite OUf hOUSe SefVeS deliCiOUS ltalian
Maths is not mv favourite school
a toptc a meats
b subject b plates
c theme c dishes
4 l've on a diet many times in my life 4 Thefe Were abOUt 6O or ro<tc :t m\/ qister'S Wedding
The company has __ bankrupt after three months.
a gone Ask the man at what time we should leave the
b been room tomorrow.
c put a ceremony
5 The from the balcony was amazing b party
His point of _ is quire inLeresting. c reception
a sight 5 He's been _ with shoptifting three times so far.
b view I think the plumber us too much for the repairs.
c tooK a cnarSeo
b accused
TASK 1O c released

1 | desperately need a job Where can I get information on TASK 12

job
-
l'm sorry, we have no __ at the moment. We're fully 1 l'm afraid the meat has gone lt smells horrible.
booked for the weekend. It's really hot in here. You can take _your jacket.
a adverts a out
b vacancies b over
e offers c off
2 The party was a disaster because nobody showed 2 | _
think l'll another glass of orange juice, please.
It's _ to you what subjects you want to study in the You look really tired. Why don't you _ a rest?
futu re. a order
a over b take
bup c have
cln Unfortunately the situation soon got out of _ and
3 This puzzle is too difficult for me. I can't _ out the we had to call the police.
answer. Could you give me a _ here? | can't do it on mV own.
We need to get rid of that old printer. lt doesn't a control
anymore. b hand
a think c help
b make
c work
They've just bought a lovely house the suburbs.
One _ three people think that he will be the next
4 lt is commonly believed that nurses are _ paid. president.
My grandfather was injured in the war. aln
a poofly bon
b slightly c over
c badly He'll _ his A-level exams in May.
5 |should get an alarm in my car. l've never managed to _ through that film.
There was a nice _ carpet on the floor in her room. a sit
a fitted b pass
b installed I < take
c fixed
Listen to the speakers.
sp For questions 1-3 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will listen to each recording twice.

TASK 1

1 What is the picture Anna Posted?

What present do the friends choose?

3 How does Anna want to spend her weekend?

TASK 2

1 What must Mr StePhenson avoid?

Who is Andrew?

3 How will Tom travel to Bulgaria?

tb
 Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-3 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will listen to each recording twice.

TASK 3

1 What does Ann decide to have for dinner?

Where is the man's phone?

3 How does Andrew look now?

TASK 4

1 What does the man order?

What is forbidden by the new rules?

I
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Where is Tim's flat?

A Qo
::;.:
!t
A-; ''

1'**'
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Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-3 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will listen to each

TASK 5 TASK 7

What does Mom want Den to buY? What do Andy and Ann decide to do about the picnic?
A apples, onions, rice, chicken A cancel it
B milk, cream, rice, tomatoes B have it anyway
C apples, milk, bananas, Potatoes C change the day

What does Anna want to take with her? What advice does Dave getT
A T-shirts A to copy the homework from Paul
B medicine B to say he is sorry
C warm clothes C not to go to the training

What can the participant of the contest choose? What does Ann want to vlog about?
A hotel A nail polish
B landmarks B college problems
C the day ofthe trip C cooking

TASK 6 TASK 8

1 Who is the "twelfth man"?

1 When does Tom want to work?
A a reserve player
A in the summer B a football player
B in the morning C the captain
C in the evening
How much time does Ben sPend online?
2 What book is NOT mentioned?
A all day
A Flowers for Algernon B 7 hours
B The Minds of BillY Milligan C 3-4 hours
C Of Mice and Men
Why can'tJosh go out with Kevin toniSht?
3 What does Peter say about choosing a career?
A He is in the office.
ATom needs to be an engineer. B He is working.
B Tom should make a choice as soon as possible. C He's going out with someone else.
C Tom can take some time to think.

Listen to For statements 1-5 choose T if the statement is true according to the text, F if it is false. You will listen
to the te

TASK 9

T F

1 School or work influence when breakfast starts in Brazil.

2 Breakfast includes a lot of different food and it takes about an hour.

3 Brazilians eat the same food for breakfast during the weekdays and at the weekends

4 Brazilians always eat papaya for breakfast

5 Only children can drink milk with chocolate for breakfastl

Listen to the text. For statements 1-5 choose T if the statement is true according to the text, F if it is false. You will listen
to the text twice.

TASK 10

T F

1 The area covered by forests has become smaller since Jane was a child

2 Jane thinks we don't need money to live.

Modern kids never clean up rubbish or try to stop pollution.

Professors taughtJane that animals have personalities and feelings.

Jane has worked on environmental problems for 56 years.

TASK 11

T F

1 As a LifeBook project manager Tom guides people who write autobiographies.

2 Tom's grandfather took part in World War ll with the British.

3 After the war, Tom's grandfather worked in a shoe shop.

4 Tom always won at Battleships, when he played with his grandfather.

5 Tom encourages his clients to include the smallest details they can remember.

TASK 12

T F

1 Christmas is a public holiday inJapan.

2 More than 3 million families visit KFC on December 25.

3 InJapan the tradition of going to KFC at Christmas goes back to the 1970s.

4 Takeshi Okawara worked in the first restaurant ever in.Japan.

5 T. Okawara became the president of KFCJapan thanks to his marketing skills.

Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will listen to the recording twice.

TASK 13 TASK 15

What is mentioned about food in chain caf6s? Why do most people wear masks in Japan now ?

A The food is too expensive there. A They are sick.

B They help us to save money. B They want to stop the spread of germs.
C They are environmentally-friendly. C They have allergies.

What is YumNow?
A an online restaurant
B a platform where you can sell home-made food
C an application where you can buy food at a lower price
How much food is wasted per year in the UK?
A '13 billion kg
B 7,3 mlllion tones
C3476kg
What kind of food can you buy on YumNow?
A new products that restaurants want to make popular
E all types of sandwiches
C products that have to be sold now or thrown away
When did the idea of creating YumNow come to
Hendrick?
A when he was studying at the University of Bristol
B when he was travelling outside the country
C when he saw people throw away their food
What was special about the face masks that appeared in
2003?
A They were the first ones on the Japanese market.
B They were made specifically for people with allergies.
C They were really expensive.
What reasons for using masks are NOT mentioned?
A keep your face warm
B save money spent on medicine
C cover your face when you don't want to show it
How does a mask help you avoid communicating with
oth e rs?
A People cannot recognize you
B People find it harder ro come up to you.
C You can't talk when you're wearing a mask.
Why are more masks sold during cold and flu outbreaks?
A People spend more time with the sick.
B People want more protection from illnesses
C People move to big cities.

TASK 14 TASK 15

How many jobs willthe machines have taken from people Jacob Brown, the award winning chel _.
in 4 years?
A collects money for environmental issues
A 133 million B cooks traditional meals
B 75 million C runs a restaurant with his better half
C 4 million
Why did J. Brown decide to add jellyfish to his menu?
What fields will the machines create new jobs in?
A There was no tuna on sale.
A sales and marketlng B People wanted more different protein dishes.
B flnance CJellyfish became rare on New Zealand's shores
C banking
What doesJ. Brown serve jellyfish with?
What will be one of the bissest challenses of the 'Fourth
A meat
Industrial Revolution'? B tuna
A retraining people who work now C grains
B training the machine workers
C focusing on highly-skilled employees Where doesJ. Brown get jellyfish for his dishes?
A He buys it from New Zealand's Ministry.
What is Klaus Schwab famous for?
B He collects it at the shore.
A He is the person who started the World Economic Forum. C He orders it from abroad.
B He is one of the businessmen who use robots.
C He is a former worker at the World Economic Forum What does j. Brown hope to change in people's eating
habits?
What topic do people often concentrate on, when talking
A They will consume more cows.
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B They wlll consume more seafood.
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A the fear of being displaced by machines C They will eat less protein
B the fear of continuous retraining
C the reality of the creation of newlobs
Read the text below. Fill in gaps 1-6 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use.

TASK T TASK 2

Shoelaces as a weaPon! A great pirate

It comes as no surprise that, throughout history, spies all over Born in with his brother,
1780, Jean Lafitte, together
the world have used all sorts of secret skills, tools, and training 1 The Lafitte brothers earned a reputatlon
And though the most famous secret agent ofthem for piracy because they sometimes attacked
all -James Bond - might have been a fictional character, his Spanish ships in the Gull but it was smuggling
preferred methods and devices aren't all totally flctional. 2 -. The local Governor Claiborne of Loulsiana had been
trying to imprison the heads of illegal smuggling operations,
2,--
One trick that in their arsenal during the Cold War, which included Lafitte, before the start of the war.
however, might surprise even Bond himself. ln order to pass
messages to one another in the most secret way possible, During the War of '1812, which saw the English fight against the
they 3 _. United States, Lafitte was approached by the English. They
planned to capture New Orleans and offered to 3--and
Even during the Cold War, CIA agents who 4 had
pay him $30 000 for his services
to tie their shoes in the mornlng just like everyone else
--
Only, when they did it, they would often tie them in specific
ways 5 to other agents. For example, if an agent Pretending to think about taking the offer, Lafitte waited for
the English to leave and then 4 He offered to help
were to approach another and glance down at his shoes to nr^fart I nrrici:n: -=-.
see a certain pattern, he would immediately know that the
shoelaces signaled "l have information.", "Follow me." or "l
brought someone with me." Claiborne, 5 ignored the offer. Sometime after, an
American warship attacked and destroyed Lafitte's base and
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commissioned from magician John Mulholland in 6-- Claiborne offered a $500 reward 6-. When Lafitte saw
They wanted him to teach them easy to perform tricks so this he made similar posters calling for the governor's capture
they could communicate more secretively in the field. Thus, and offering a bigger sum of $5.000
shoelaces became secret messages

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Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 1-5. There are three choices you do not need to use.

TASK 3

5 tips for taking the perfect selfie on your travels

one of the kev thinss to think about when you're taking a travel selfle is to remember what's behind you. lf you're taking a selfie
with the Eiffel Tower, you don't want to place yourself where the tower looks like it's growing out of your head. Be mindful ln a
busy environment of other people in your shot. just make sure you don't have anyone making any nasty hand gestures or pulling
:nrr fr'"' rnnrr f:rcc Trr rqt me, you think you have the perfect shot then up pops a random tourist with their tongue out and ruins
-"f
your picture - not a good look.

2
lf you want all of the Eiffel Tower or the Leaning Tower of Pisa in your shot, you may have to think about holding the camera
lower down so that the angle faces up. lt's something to be aware of when looking at taking portrait selfies with tall monuments
or buildings. Be crearive; trytilting the camera slightlyto fit everything in and to ensure you capture the best image of you and
the best background

3
There is nothing worse than taking a great selfie and then looking back at it and it's blurred and unclear. lt can be difficult to keep
the phone still and push the button on the screen at the same time. lf it's possible, use your external button (depending on what
phone you have). That way, you are not trying to do hand yoga with your camera while trying to take the image.

4
Too many times I see pouting or over-posed selfies. In a travel selfie, we are trying to capture a memory. You might never get
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pouting or pulling a funny face. Relax, smile naturally, and remember where you are. Take in the wonder of that special location
and enjoy who and where you are at that time. The picture will reilect you, if you are truly natural and yourself.

5
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exposure, then these are the only things lwould edit, along with a little cropping.

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Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 1-5. There are three choices you do not need to use.

TASK 4

Rules to follow if you go to Denmark

1

Riding a bike can cost you 231 dollars if you do it while drunk There isn't a legal limit for alcohol intake, but if a policeman
believes a rider cannot ride a bike properly, that person will not only get a fine but will also have to leave their bicycle and walk
home as well

2
At the entrance of Freetown Christiania, visitors will see a sign with the district's rules. Sometimes foreigners don't notice it or
just ignore it However, the sign clearly stresses that running and taking photos on Pusher Street isn't allowed because running
causes panic and Christianites prefer not to have pictures taken of them.

3
Many have felt the need to stroke someone else's dog that is just too cute to ignore and pass by In most cases, the owner
waits patiently and smiles before gettinS on their way. That's not the case in Denmark. Danes prefer to be left alone. Strangely
pnnr roh thoir dno< <hare the same look of disapproval when a Stranger approaches them, so it's better to jUst admire them
from afar.

4
While packing for a summer trip, travellers usually include T shirts, flipflops, sunglasses, and sunscreen lotion. When traveling to
Denmark, make sure to add an extra sweater, a raincoat, and winter shoes no matter the time of year. Summer doesn't always
reach Denmark and even if it does, it may only be for a couple of days or even hours. lt's better to be prepared than to have to
deal with the harsh-Scandinavian temperatures wearing summer clothes.

5
It's an unspoken rule among Danes that privacy is to be respected at all times. That is probably why they rarely bother to close
their windows or even to hang curtains While walking around the streets of a Danish city, you're likely to see buildings and
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view inside a ground-level bedroom or a living room. Most foreigners are tempted to peak inside to see
what a typical-Danish house looks like. To avoid any misunderstandings, try not to stare.

i Don't interact with Danes' doss

i Don't drink and bike-ride

I Don't ride a bike if you do not know the rules

E i Pack carefully
F i Do not try out your Danish skills
G i Resistthe desire to oeeD
 Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 1-6. There are two choices you do not need to use.

TASK 5

Old-fashioned ways of keeping time

l Sundial
As the sun moves across the sky, shadows change direction and leng a simple sundial can measure the length of
a day lt
was quickly noticed that the length of the day varies at differe rt times the year. Another discovery was that s"undials
had to
be specially made for different latitudes because the Sun's altitude in the sky decreases at higher ljtitudes, producrng tonger
shadows than at lower latitudes

2 Obelisk
Obelisks aren't just impressive monuments, they also have long shadows that are perfect for timekeeping. In paris, you can still
see an obelisk being used as a sundiai: The Luxor Obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde aligns its shadowwith points
on the pavement to show pedestrians the time

3 Water clock
A sundial becomes rather useless after sunset, so another ancjent timekeeping device appeared. The water
clock dates back to
at least 1500 BC, basically it's a device that uses the reliable flow
water to represent the passing of time. Water clocks appear
throughout the ancient world, from Egypt to Greece to the Ar ic world, and became quite incredible in their complicated
designs.

4 Church bells
ryhouseholdhadaclock,comm keeptrackoftimebylisteningforthelocalchurchbells.Theword lock
mes from clocca - Latin for bell the church clocks ihat began to be built in the 14th century inv lved
lls. If you live near a church that bell every hour, you're getting the time like a medieval person.
5 Hour glasses or sandglasses
As the glass-blowing developed, in the 14th ame possible to make sanograsses.
original were used as a measure f time, but t s were adjusted to measurelpecific
periods decide the correct duratio ty lectures a s of torture.
6 Candle clocks
Marked candles were used for telling the time in China from the 6th century. There is a popular story that King Alfred the Great
inventedthecandleclock,butweknowtheywereinuseinEngland romthelOthcentury.However,thespeedoiburni.goepencs
on air blowing, and the quality of the wax. This is why candles wer used to markthe pjssage of time from one eventto another,
rather than to tell the time of day.

Which time-tracking device

:A i depended on the quality of the material and on the wind

i B i had to be specially made for a specific area

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Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 1-6. There are two choices you do not need to use.

TASK 6

Wedding traditions.around the world

l Germany
Guests at traditional German weddings bring the happy couple different porcelain plates, and then smash them in the belief
that this will scare off evil spirits. The couple are then expected to clean up the mess together, learning that married life will not
be easy, but that by working together, they can overcome any challenge.

2 lreland
In lreland, the bride's feet must stay on the floor at all times when she and the groom are dancing. This is due to the belief that
if they don't, evilfairies will come and sweep her away.

3 Mauritania
In Mauritania, girls aged between five and fifteen are sent to "fat farms" before their wedding to put on the pounds. lf a bride
has stomach rolls, stretch marks and overlapping thighs, it signals that her husband is wealthy enough to keep her satisfled.

4 Guatemala
After the wedding, everyone typically goes to the groom's house. Hanging over the doorway is a white ceramic bell filled with
rice, flour, and other different types of grain - all of which represent wealth. As the couple arrives, the mother of tl'1e groom
welcomes them and ceremonially breaks the bell, bringing the couple wealth and good luck.

s lndia
When the groom takes off his shoes on the way to the mandap (altar), the bride's famlly promptly tries to steal and hide his
footwear. The groom's family musttry and protectthe shoes at all costs - and so the battle of the families begins! lf the bride's
family gets away with the shoes, the groom must pay a ransom to get them back.

6 Spain
After the wedding, usually during the reception, the groom will be surrounded by his groomsmen and closest friends, who will
cut the tie from around his neckl The tie will then be cut into small pieces and auctioned off to the wedding guests, bringing
good luck to everyone who manages to get a piece.

In which country

A should a bride be fat

B is a part of the groom's clothing cut into pieces
c is it good luck to break plates at a wedding

D should a couple eat together from one bowl

E can bad creatures steal a bride
F must a bride pay to get her family back
G is a bell broken to bring money
H might the groom have to pay for his shoes
Read the text below. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

TASK 7

What is the official language of the US?

Do you know what the official language of the United States is? lf you answered English, guess again Although, at rhe moment
English is the most widely spoken language in the nation, Spanish is catching up with over forty million Hispanics speaking their
native language at home, at work, and in their daily lives.

This brings us to another point: Why does the US, which is considered an English speaking country, feel obliged to offer services
for Spanish speakers and those speaking many other languages, some of which you might not even know about?
\A/oll lot'<nntfnroatth:l 5ip691776theUShasbeen-andcontinueStobe-amultilingual nation.Backthen,itWaSn,tunCommon
to hear up to 20 different languages spoken in daily life.
Today 322 languages are spoken in the country. So having one official language would limit the rights of individuals who cannot
communicate in English, individuals who are paying taxes and who should have the same rights as those who speak English.
Nlovariholeqc in '1 7eo lohn Adams proposed to the Continental Congress that English should be declared the officiai language
of the United States. Debate over the official language has been going on foryears, with people on both sides of the fence, but
so far a decision has not been made. This doesn't mean that the individual states have not declared an official language because
many already have. Twenty-seven states, to be exact, have declared English as their official language.

But, to protect the rights of those speaking any other languages, there is something called Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of '1964
Although twenty-seven states have declared English as their official language, in order to receive federal financial assistance
these states still have to follow Title Vl, which requires that important materials be available in the language the person speaks
if they want to be subsidised by the Federal Government.

Title vl of the civil Rights Act of 1964 and the 2000 Executive order No. 13166 require that public organizations receiving federal
funds must have all vital documents available in every language that their clients speak; every language, not just Spanish. Why?
Because the US has never declared an official language and because of this, the Title Vl of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 still applies.

What is NOT true about the Spanish language in the US?

A over 40 million people use it
B Spanish is spoken at home and at work
C the number of people who speak it is growrng
D it is the most widely spoken language

Why isn't there an oflicial language in the US?

A because of the immigrants that might come to the country
B because every citizen speaks many languages
C to encourage people to pay taxes
D to protect the rights of those whose English is limited

What language was suggested to be made the official language of the US in the"l Sth c.?
A English
B Spanish
c German
D none

Where in the US is English the official language?

A in 27 states
B everywhere but for 27 states
C it is not
D everywhere with few exceptions
What language must all important documents be in?
A English
B any language, just not Spanish
C any language the person speaks
D any official language
 ZNO PRACTICE: Reading
Read the text below. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

TASK 8

Why is a baker's dozen not 12?

Ront tpct : r'lnzan ooo< f;91.11 a farmer, a dozen steaks from a butcher, or a dozen pencils from a travelling office supplies saleSman,
''bo''
and you will almost certainly receive 12 of your chosen item (although counting errors do happen). But a baker's dozen is
commonly understood to mean 13. Are bakers just bad at counting? Not quite.

There are a few theories as to why a baker's dozen became 13, but most think it has its origins in the fact that many societies
throughout hlstory have had extremely strict laws concerning bakers' products. This is due to the fact that it is fairly easy for
bakers to cheat customers and sell them less than what they think they are getting.

These societies took this very seriously as bread was a primary food source for many people. So in Britain from the mid-13th
.ontr rr\/rrntntholath69nlLlt'ytherewastheAssizeof BreadandAlelaw. Thislawsetthepriceofaleandwhatweightaloafof
breadshouldbe. Sobasically,intermsof bread,itsettledtherelationshipbetweenthepriceandqualityofwheatandwhatthe
price and quality of a loaf of bread from a certain quantity of wheat should be.

Even though this law appeared at the request of bakers, it still caused a problem for them. lf they happened to accidentally
cheat a customer by giving them less than what they were supposed to according to the law, the punishment and fines were
<c\/cro l.)ononrlino where the lawbreaker lived, it could inClude for example losing a hand.
^.
ln those times it wasn't that hard to accidentally cheat a customer Making a loaf of bread with an exact weight was nearly
impossible by hand without modern daytools. So, bakers began giving morethan whatthe statute outlined to make sure they
wentoverandneverunder. Specifically,intermsofthe"baker'sdozen",ifavendororothercustomerweretoorderadozenor
several dozenloavesofbreadfromabaker,thebakerwouldgivethem'l3foreverydozentheyordered Likewise,whenselling
quantities of anything, they'd give 13 measures when only'1 2 were purchased

This practlce eventually made its way into the Worshipful Company of Bakers (London)guild code. Thls guild was actually started
in the 12th century and had a large part in putting together the conditions of the Assize of Bread and Ale law.

Why did many societies have strict laws about bread products?
A Customers wanted more bread than bakers could produce.
B Bakers were not very good at counting.
c lt was not very difficult for bakers to give customers less than they paid for.
D lt was easy for bakers to sell more bread.

What did the Assize of Bread and Ale law resulate?

A the weight of a loaf
B the price of bread
C the quality of bread
D all ofthe above

Why was the Assize of Bread and Ale statute a problem for bakers?
A They did not want it to appear.
BThey had to pay money or recieve another punishment lf caught cheating.
C They had to take less money for products.
D They all Iost a hand if they made a mistake.

Why wasn't it hard to accidentally cheat a customer?

A All the loaves were underweight.
B No one knew how blg a loaf should be.
C lt was hard to make loaves which were all the same weieht.
D They did not use any tools
How did the bakers make sure they did not cheat customers?
A They gave one extra loaf if anyone bought 12 loaves.
B They always sold 13 loaves.
C They did not sell bread to vendors.
D They always gave the exact amount of bread the law ordered.
Read the text below. For questions'l-10 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

TASK 1 TASK 2

Cinderella's story How potatoes became popular in Greece

We all know Cinderella She's a princess She 1 beautiful Count John Kapodistrias was elected as the first head of
dress with a shiny tiara, glass shoes, and long white gloves. state of independent Greece (1827 -33) after a long 1
-a who treat
She lives with a wicked stepmother and stepslsters, in European politics and diplomacy. He is considered the
her as their maid. With some help she meets and dances with founder of the 2 __ Greek State, and the founder of -Greek
a very 2 prince, then hurries home before the clock independence. Among other things, in an effort to raise the
3 _ midnight and her 4 a pumpkin agaln. living 3 _ of the population he introduced the cultivation
- of lhe nolato inro Greece.
But that's not the real Cinderella. That's the Disney Cinderella,
-becomes
the one from the 1950 animated film and the new 5 in 4 _to legend, Kapodistrias ordered that potatoes should
cinemas right now The real Cinderella isn't so easy to describe. be 5 to anyone who was interested. However the
She is a 6 who mixes together centuries of storytelling
- population was unwilling at first to accept the offer. The legend
from many different cultures. In total, more than 500 versions - that he then ordered that the vrhole shipment of
continues,
-
of the Cinderella story have been found in Europe alone, and potatoes was unloaded on public display on the docks of
the Cinderella we know best comes from there. Nafplion, and placed it under guard to make the people 6
_ that they were valuable, Soon, people would 7 to
However, the first recorded story with a Cinderella-like figure look at the guarded potatoes and some started to steal them
7 _back to the sixth century BC in Greece. In that ancient The guards had been ordered ln advance to turn a- blind I
story, a Greek woman named Rhodopis has one of her _. to such behaviour, and soon the potatoes had all been
shoes stolen by an eagle, who flies it all the way across the "stolen" and Kapodistrias' plan to 9 to Greece had
Mediterranean and drops it in the I of an Egyptian king succeeded. And now some of the most famous Greek dishes,
like moussaka, use potatoes as a basic 10 _
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Taking the shoe drop as a 9 from the heavens (both
literally and metaphorically), the king
- goes on a mission to find
the 1G _ of the shoe. When- he finds Rhodopis, he marries
her, lifting her from her low status to the throne.

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Read the text below. For questions 1-10 choose the correct answer A, B. C or D.

TASK 3 TASK 4

Captain returned to prison to escape The history of money

On 24 August 1914, during World War '1, Captain Robert Frnm rha o:rlioct d:vc nf hrrm:n heino< nn F:rth h:rtorinq
Campbell of the British Army's 1st Battalion East Surrey was the way people exchanged goods and services. lf you
Regiment was captured while serving on the front line. grew rice, for example, you could trade 1 _ of rice for the
nther onnd<:nd qorrrir
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He was taken to a 1 _ for prisoners-of-war in Magdeburg,
Germany During his time there, he 2 _a letter saying that Orior time thnroh h:rrerinq rni:cn't :lur:rrq nnccihlo
his mother was dying of cancer. Wishing to see his mother one Somerimes oeoole couldn't 2 on what qoods were
last time before she died, Campbell wrote a touchlng 3 _ worth in exchanges. In other situations, people simply might
to the German Kaiser. not want to trade for what you had available. These situations
led to the 3 _ of commodity money
Surprisingly, the Kaiser 4 _ his request - as long as Robert
Campbell returned. Campbell gave his 5 _ and returned to Commodities are basic items used by almost everyone. In
the UK- likelythrough the Netherlands. There he 5_time the past, popular commodities included sah, lea, cattle, and
with his dying mother, who died in February 1917. seeds and usins these items of 'monev' 4 some of the
problems of bartering However, commodities weren't always
After her death, he kept his 7 _ and came back. Most easy to transport and often they were difficult to store.
surorisinslv, however, is that Camobell then tried to 8
soon after his return. These 5 _ with commodities led people to create coins
out of 6 _ metals to use as money. No one knows for sure
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gold. Instead, roday's money is known as fiat money. Fiat is a
4 A aoopteo B liked L wetcomeo D zr e onfod, Latin word that means "let it be done". Money has a certain
value today because it was given that value by government
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f legal currency in favour of some other form of payment.
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TASK 5 TASKT :

A mathematician's life work reduced to 40 seconds Lord Byron and a pet bear
Schoolmaster and amateur mathematician William Shanks
(1812-82) spent the greater part of his life working out 1 _
George Gordon Byron is one of 1 _
British poets of all
times, well known for his love of anlmals. During his life, Byron
value of Pi (the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter)
ra -7lt-7 elarim:l nl:ro< pl61p than 60 vears aftef hiS death,
kept a countless number of animals. When Byron 2 at _
Trinitv Collepe. Camhridse. from
'"o-, " 1805 to'1 808. he even had a
mathematician DF Ferguson,2 a mechanical calculator, bear. At this time, according to the statutes of the college, dogs
pointed out that William 3 _ the last 180 of these decimal 3 _ Lord Byron was angry with the college rules, so he
places wrong. - l-,-^,,^l-,+
orouSnr a^ +-"-^
rame L-^-- -- a pet.
oear as
ln the late "1940s an ENIAC computer took 70 hours 4 The college authorities had an argument with the poet, but
2037 digits of Pi In 1958 an IBM computer 5 _ in 40 since there was no mention of oet bears in the statutes of
seconds what William Shanks had done in a lifetime.- The the college, they had no legal right to expel 4 bear or its
millionth digit of Pi was found tn 1973 and the billionth in 1995. owner. Byron walked the bear on a chain and treated it like a
dog. When Byron left Cambridge, in 1808, he -5 _ the bear
with him to his house in London.

1 A tne B c 2 D an
2 A being used B had used c usrnS D was used tne more the most
1 A B aroAlor c qreater D
sreatest gfeat
3 A WAS POI B Oeen qol c sot D had sot
nao WAS WAS
WAS 2 A studyed B c D
4 A to calculat€ B ca lcu late c LdILUIdLCL D studied studvine studied
calculated
drd not were not was not had not been
5 A had done B oo c nas 00ne D has been done 3 A B c D
ailow allowed allowed allowed
4 A 2 B Ine c an D
TASK 5 had been
5 A B was taken c had taken D took
taken
How the Austrian army defeated itself
The Battle of Karansebes in 1788 was caused 1 friendly
fire. The Austrian Army at that time 2 _ of Austrians, TASK 8
- Poles. This
Czechs, Germans, Frenchmen, Serbs, Croats, and
Napoleon and the battle of the rabbits
made communication difficult and resulted in an army that
was poorly organized. This battle happened in July 1807, after Napoleon signed
1_ Treaties of Tilsit. To celebrate the occasion, he
During the night some soldiers 8ot into an algumenl over
alcohol and a shot was flred Suddenly the main camp was orooosed a rabbit hunt with his men and asked Alexandre
Berthier 2 it.
shouting "Turks, Turks!" and chaos followed Austrian offlcers
were shouting "Halt, Halt!" in German, 3 _ to reestablish Berthier collected somewhere 3 several hundred and
order but the majority of the soldlers did not speak German 3.000 rabbits. On the day of the hunt the cages with rabbits
and believed they were hearing the Turks screaming'Allah were placed all along the edges of a massive fleld When
Allah" as they attacked. Suddenly everyone 4 _ anything Napoleon and his guests arrived, the animals 4 _ and the
that moved in the darkness. A commander, believing the hunt began. However, instead of running away the rabbits
Ottoman cavalry was attacking the camp, decided 5 _ his
bombarded Napoleon and his men There were so many of
own men with artillery fire! This ls what led to 10.000 dead them that Napoleon had to escape in his carriage. Why were
Austrian soldiers. the rahhits so corirapeous? The answer is simnle' Berrhier
:--' '' "-'
The Turkish Army? Well, they did not arrive until 2 days later
did not trap wild rabbits, he simply took tame rabbits raised
5_ farmers in nearby towns. And these were not afraid of
and took control ofthe town of Karansebes.
humans.

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was maoe had been to be
2 A made up B c D is made up 2 A B organrzrng L otSantze D l^ iro)nt7a
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Read the text below. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

TASK 9 TASK 11

How Charlie Chaplin failed The SO-Star American flag got a B as a school project
Charlie Chaplin will always be regarded as one of 'l _
comedians of all time and a pioneer of film comedy 2 _1915
The flag we know today a nd it's a rra ngemen I of sta rs 1 _ by
a high schooler - before Alaska and Hawaii were even states.
and 1921 there was a popular rumour that Chaplin entered
It was 1958, and America only contained 48 United States
3_ Chaplin look-alike contest and lost. This was not an
The flag at that time 2 -_ six rows of eight stars. Heft's
unbelievable story and in fact, if Chaplin ever entered such a hiSiOrv fe:rher;qq.isnc: - -l^-- --l,ine
contest he probably made sure that he didn't win just so that
...-,-, J ---.o,,,-u o Llo)) PIUJtrLL, o)nlr16 tn roelecion
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rhe flap Heft decided to use rhe flap he had at home and
he could 4 _the absurdity of the situation.
added some changes to his 3 _ 48-star flag. His teacher,
however, was not impressed and gave the project a B minus.
5 _ August of 1920 The Straits Times from Singapore was
But Heft protested the low grade. His teacher told him 4 _
the first newspaper to publish the story of Chaplin entering a
contest and trying to impersonate himsell but we will probably it accepted into Washington if he wanted a better grade.
never know how true it was.
Heft spent the next two years maklng calls and writing letters
to the White House. After Alaska and Hawaii gained statehood,
the most mo[e Ine Heft sot rhe rell he'd hecn honins for President Eisenhower
1 A B c tcontcer D told him that his flag design 5 _ out of over a thousand.
tcontc tcontc rcontcest
And, yes, his teacher did update his grade to an A
2 A Between B From c Since D with
A B the L an D a
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WOUIO have WAS ttd) WAS DECN
4 A enJoyed B c D enJoy 1 A designed B c D
entov enioved desisned designed designed
E A On B ln c At D From has
2 A featured B f^^+,,-^-
tcdLUtc> c featuring D
featured
3 A parent B pa rent's c Darents D oarents'

TASK 1O 4 A ro 8er B qct c got D to have sot

WAS nao had been
5 A chose B c D
The biggest human migration on Earth chosen cnosen chosen

Chunyun (The Lunar New Year), or spring migration, is the

world's largest annual human migration. The migration lasts
1_ 40 days. The Lunar New Year, or Spring Festival, is
the most important holiday in the Chinese cultural calendar.
It 2 _ as a time of family reunions and reconnection,
prompting separated members to travel long distances
and sit tosefher at one table No matter how far Darenfs or
their offspring have to travel in China, they are always willing
3 he journey home during The Chinese New Year. College
students and migrant workers are the main travellers during
the holiday. These workers usually come from the rural parts of
China 4 _ long distances to find work opportunities, they
move to big cities far from home. For many, the Chinese New
Year is their only holiday, and a rare chance to spend time with
family including their children, who are normally 5 _ in
the care of grandparents.

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2 A has seen B WAS SCCN c ts seen D SECS
navr ng
3 A make B to make c making D
made
4 A Travelline B Travel c Travelled D Willtravel
5 A been left B being left c leave D eft
TASK 1 TASK 4

Your friend wants to start working as a courier in his dream You have seen an announcement about a competition in your
company and then try to build a career there. His parents school magazine
'''"o"_ .' The task is to write a short article about
think thaL he should get higher education first and then apply sport in your school Write an article in which you
ioh Wrire a lel-rer to vorlr friend where
for a more nrcstipiolis J"""'
you - say which sport is popular with the students and what
sports teams you can join at school
- compare the advantages of gerting work experience with
those ronnected ro peftinp a hisher edrrcafion
'o-'"b' - taik aho|lt :n\/ receni snorts evenls in voUr area
- give your friend some advice about what might be better for - conclude with what you think can be done to promote sport
him and why in your school
- tell him about your plans for after you graduate from school
Write an article of at least 100 words Start and finish in an
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own appropriate way
na me. anv da tes. add r essps or a nv olher oersonal information.
St:rt:nd finich, vorrr
/ __, lot
,,,re[ In an approp|are way.

TASK 5

TASK 2
The mavor of rrorrr town Wants to make School uniform
oblisatorv) for
"' everv
' school in the area Write him a letter in
Ynr rr crhool masazinc haS annOunced a COnteSt fOr the best
which you
reorganization idea for the gym area which will then be
:dnnrad \A/rito: lottor tn :n odifnr rnrhpre
vvr rLr g rrnrr
yvs - state what types of clothes students can wear at your school
- briefly outline how the gym area looks now - explain why you rhink it is a good or a bad idea to have a
school uniform
- sive vortr idea on reorsanization and exnlain how it will
imnrnrra <rhnnl lifa
,,,,Y,-'. Srve examples to support your opinion

- qlppeqt hovv the lor:l rommrnitv /ctr rdontc n:rontq Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not include your own
ta:rharq\ r:n haln I ror
i-+^- -;:'^-sesoranvother
rs/ or ry uoLg), ouur g-_ nersonal informat,on.

Write a letter of at least "l 00 words Do not use your real name
or any other personal information. Start and finish your letter
in an appropriate way.
TASK 6

Yott'rre seen; comnetition annOUncement for the beSt revieW

TASK 3 of your favourite book. Write a review in which you

You are helping to organise a school-leaving event for rhis - give the name of the author, the book title and a brief
year's graduates. You asked the headmaster of your school docrrintinn , nf f ha <f n
-,..,- -.-ry.
for help and he asked you to send him an email with what you
need Write an email where you - analyse and evaluate the book, and give examples to support
your oprnron
hrief lv dp<rrihp lhc tvnes nf :rtivitioc rrorr nl:n rn nrs:nico
- say why you recommend reading it
say which school facilities are necessary to hold the activities
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Write a review of at least 100 words. Start and finish it in an
Prorrrqu
appropriate way.
- assure him that everything will be cleaned afterwards and
explain how you plan to do that

Write an email of at least 100 words, Do not write your

own name, any dates, addresses, or any other personal .
information Start and finish your letter in an appropriate way.

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