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1. Read and label the parts of the story.

The Mother Goat and the Seven Little Kids

a. When the wolf woke up he was feeling thirsty, so he went to the river to drink. The heavy stones
pulled him in, and he drowned. That was the end of the wolf.
[Solution / Conclusion / Setting / Problem]

b. Soon there was a knock at the door. "Open the door, children dear, your mother is here with the
food," said a soft voice. But the little kids knew from the black paws that it was the wolf. "We will not
open the door," they cried out. "You are not our mother. You have black paws. You are the wolf." So the
wolf ran to a baker who he had frightened before and told him to sprinkle white flour on his paws. He
went back to the house and knocked on the door once more. The kids saw the white paws and thinking it
was their mother they opened the door. The wolf came in and ate six of the seven kids. However, he
could not find the seventh so he went to sleep in the fields.
[Solution / Conclusion / Setting / Problem]

c. Once upon a time there was an old goat with seven little kids. One day she told her children she was
going into the woods to get some food. "Be on your guard for the wolf. If he gets in, he will eat you all."
[Solution / Conclusion / Setting / Problem]

d. When mother came home, the seventh little goat ran to her and explained what had happened. They
went to the fields and found the wolf asleep. The mother cut open his stomach and out jumped the six
little kids. Six large stones were placed in the wolf’s stomach before the mother closed it again.
[Solution / Conclusion / Setting / Problem]

2. Read the story again and decide if the sentences are True or False.

a. The main characters in the story are the mother goat, the seventh little goat and the wolf. [True /
False]
b. The baker gave the wolf flour for his paws because they were dirty. [True / False]
c. The kids opened the door because they thought it was their mom. [True / False]
d. The kids were freed from the wolf by their mother. [True / False]
e. The wolf starved to death at the end of the story. [True / False]
3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

a. If I [won / win] the lottery, I [will / would buy] a car.

b. If I [was / were] taller, I [would play / will play] basketball.
c. If I [could / can] fly, I [would not take / will not take] the bus.
d. If you [were not / are not] here, I [would be / will be] bored.
e. If I [study / studied] harder, I [would get / will get] better grades.

4. Complete the sentences with the correct words.

a. The clothes were not new; they were _________.

[hand-made / second-hand / organically-grown / old-fashioned / brand-name / high-quality]

b. What is the _________ of your jeans?

[hand-made / second-hand / organically-grown / old-fashioned / brand-name / high-quality]

c. I like food that is _________.

[hand-made / second-hand / organically-grown / old-fashioned / brand-name / high-quality]

d. She pays a lot of money for _________ goods.

[hand-made / second-hand / organically-grown / old-fashioned / brand-name / high-quality]

e. It is not modern; it is _________.

[hand-made / second-hand / organically-grown / old-fashioned / brand-name / high-quality]

f. Is this _________ or made by machine?

[hand-made / second-hand / organically-grown / old-fashioned / brand-name / high-quality]

5. Match the meanings to the words.

a. To continue asking for something. [Ask / Insist / Critical / Desirable / Suggest / Important]
b. Worth having or wanting. [Ask / Insist / Critical / Desirable / Suggest / Important]
c. Of great significance. [Ask / Insist / Critical / Desirable / Suggest / Important]
d. To request information. [Ask / Insist / Critical / Desirable / Suggest / Important]
e. Inclined to criticize. [Ask / Insist / Critical / Desirable / Suggest / Important]
f. To recommend something. [Ask / Insist / Critical / Desirable / Suggest / Important]

6. Read and label the parts of the story.

a. Hundreds of years ago, in the time of the Roman Empire, outside the city of Cyrene there was a large,
dark cave. In this cave lived a ferocious dragon with eyes like two red coals and a mouth that breathed
fire.
[Solution / Setting / Problem / Conclusion]

b. One day, St. George was traveling through the city and an old man offered him water and a place to
stay. That night, the old man told St. George that the village was in great distress and that all the women
had been sacrificed to the dragon. “Only the King’s daughter remains, she will be sacrificed tomorrow,”
said the old man.
[Solution / Setting / Problem / Conclusion]
 c. After hearing the story, St. George was determined to save the princess. He rode to the valley where
the dragon lived. There he saw Princess Sabra. The dragon was watching her from its cave. Suddenly, the
dragon saw St. George and it rushed out, roaring with a sound louder than thunder. But St. George was
not afraid. He struck the monster with his spear, but the dragon’s scales were so hard that the spear
broke into a thousand pieces.
[Solution / Setting / Problem / Conclusion]

d. The dragon breathed fire at him, splitting his armor into two. St George quickly pulled out his sword,
and struck the beast under its wing. The dragon fell dead at his feet. The King rejoiced that his daughter
had been saved and that the village was finally at peace.
[Solution / Setting / Problem / Conclusion]

7. Read the story again and decide if the sentences are True or False.

a. The legend is set in the Achaemenid Empire. [True / False]

b. The main character in the story is the old man. [True / False]
c. All the women in the village had been sacrificed to the dragon. [True / False]
d. The Princess was the only woman left in the village. [True / False]
e. St. George wants to save the Princess Sabra. [True / False]
f. The dragon won the battle. [True / False]

8. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

a. If people [had] (have) clean water to drink, there [would be] (be) a lot less disease.
b. What [would] you [do] (do) if you [were] (be) in my position?
c. If I [went] (go) to Japan, I [would] (eat) sushi.
d. If I [were] (be) you, I [would study] (study) harder for the exams.
e. If I [found] (find) a wallet in the street, I [would hand] (hand) it in to the police.

9. Complete the sentences with the correct words.

a. In Morocco, it’s traditional to _________ over the price of things in the market.
[bustling / well-known / haggle / brightly colored / browse / brand new]

b. The watch was still in its wrapping and case. It was _________.
[bustling / well-known / haggle / brightly colored / browse / brand new]

c. Times Square is a very famous and _________ place among tourists.

[bustling / well-known / haggle / brightly colored / browse / brand new]

d. I like going to markets which are full of energy and _________ with activity.
[bustling / well-known / haggle / brightly colored / browse / brand new]

e. When I go shopping, I like to take my time and _________ through the items on sale.
[bustling / well-known / haggle / brightly colored / browse / brand new]

f. Asian markets sell a lot of _________ food spices and dyes for clothes.
[bustling / well-known / haggle / brightly colored / browse / brand new]
10. Match the meanings to the words.

a. Strongly tell someone to do something. [Vital / Advise / Recommend / Essential / Urge / Request]
b. Great necessity. [Vital / Advise / Recommend / Essential / Urge / Request]
c. Extremely important. [Vital / Advise / Recommend / Essential / Urge / Request]
d. Suggest that something should be done. [Vital / Advise / Recommend / Essential / Urge / Request]
e. Opine on the best thing to do. [Vital / Advise / Recommend / Essential / Urge / Request]
f. Ask for something politely. [Vital / Advise / Recommend / Essential / Urge / Request]

11. Read the text and decide if the sentences are True or False.

A New Hope is the first chapter in the Star Wars trilogy. It is about a farm boy named Luke Skywalker.
Luke discovers that a used robot recently purchased by his family plays back a message from one
Princess Leia begging for help from Obi-Wan Kenobi. Luke asks his father’s friend Ben Kenobi about this,
and he discovers that Ben and Obi-Wan are the same person. Kenobi tells Luke of the battle of the rebels
against the ruling Empire and the spiritual energy called “The Force.” Soon, Luke, Kenobi, and a
mercenary named Han Solo join forces to rescue Princess Leia from the Empire’s mammoth warship, the
Death Star, controlled by evil genius Darth Vader.

a. The main character in the first part of the trilogy is called Luke Skystalker. [True / False]

b. The spiritual energy is called “The Force.” [True / False]

c. The Death Star is a planet. [True / False]

d. Luke, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Han Solo try to rescue Princess Leia. [True / False]

e. The Death Star is controlled by Darth Vader. [True / False]

12. Complete the sentences using which, who, or where.

a. Billy Borlaug’s father, _________ [who] played on Mexico’s first baseball team, received a Nobel Peace
Prize.

b. Norman Borlaug received news of his prize in Mexico, _________ [where] he was working at the time.

c. Borlaug’s work on genetically engineered food, _________ [which] is condemned by some

organizations, may have saved as many as a billion lives.

d. He met Elvin Stalkman, _________ [who] persuaded him to study plant pathology.

e. Norman went to Minnesota, _________ [where] he became an accomplished wrestler.

13. Number the conversation in the correct order.

A: I prefer to go to the cinema! [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]

B: I don’t know, what do you think? [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]
A: Well, we could go to the movie theater or rent a movie. [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]
B: Oh… OK, let’s do that then. [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]
A: What do you want to do tonight? [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]
B: I’d rather rent a movie. What about you? [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]

14. Match the words or phrases to their meanings.

a. A type of gas. [Global Warming / Pollution / Carbon Dioxide / Climate Change / Waste]

b. A long term change in the weather. [Global Warming / Pollution / Carbon Dioxide / Climate Change /
Waste]

c. An increase in the Earth’s temperature. [Global Warming / Pollution / Carbon Dioxide / Climate Change
/ Waste]

d. Garbage or trash. [Global Warming / Pollution / Carbon Dioxide / Climate Change / Waste]

e. Harmful substances introduced into the environment. [Global Warming / Pollution / Carbon Dioxide /
Climate Change / Waste]

15. Read the text and decide if the sentences are True or False.

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

An ancient Ring that was lost for centuries has been found. In a strange twist of fate it has been
given to a small Hobbit named Frodo. When Gandalf the wizard discovers that the Ring is in fact the
One Ring of the Dark Lord Sauron, he warns Frodo that Sauron’s forces will come for him, and
advises him to leave the Shire and destroy the ring. Joined by Gandalf, Legolas the Elf, Gimli the
Dwarf, Aragorn, Boromir, and three Hobbits: Merry, Pippin, and Samwise, Frodo makes an epic
quest to the Cracks of Doom, facing evil and danger at every corner. The Fellowship of the Ring’s
quest to destroy the One Ring is the only hope for the end of the Dark Lord’s reign!

a. The main character is a Hobbit called Frodo. [True / False]

b. The ring originally belonged to Gandalf. [True / False]

c. The Fellowship of the Ring’s quest is to destroy the One Ring and end the Dark Lord’s reign. [True /
False]

d. There is evil and danger in the Cracks of Doom. [True / False]

e. Gandalf warns Frodo that Sauron’s forces will come for him if he keeps the ring. [True / False]
16. Complete the sentences using who, which, where or that.

a. Al Gore, [who] was previously vice president under Bill Clinton, received a Nobel Prize in 2007.

b. Al Gore strongly pushed for the approval of the Kyoto Protocol [that] called for a reduction in
greenhouse gas emissions.

c. In the 1980s, Al Gore was known as one of the Democrats’ Greens politicians, [which] raised issues like
global warming as key elements.

d. “We, the human race, are confronting a planetary emergency,” said Gore at the gala ceremony in
Oslo, [where] he collected his Nobel Prize.

e. Gore stated that he was going to donate the $1.6 million prize money to a non-profit alliance [that] are
devoted to educating people about climate change.

17. Number the conversation in the correct order.

B: Nothing. What about you? [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]

B: Yes, sure. We could have lunch at the new Italian restaurant. [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]
A: I’m going to a book fair. Do you want to come? [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]
A: What are you doing this weekend? [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]
B: Oh…ok. Let’s do that then. [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]
A: Hmm, it’s quite expensive. I’d rather go somewhere cheaper, if that’s ok? [1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6]

18. Match the words or phrases to their meanings.

a. To gradually diminish or destroy. [Mild / Blame / Insulate / Erode / Fuel]

b. To place in a detached situation. [Mild / Blame / Insulate / Erode / Fuel]

c. A source of heat or power when burned. [Mild / Blame / Insulate / Erode / Fuel]

d. Moderate in action or effect. [Mild / Blame / Insulate / Erode / Fuel]

e. To hold responsible. [Mild / Blame / Insulate / Erode / Fuel]

19. Complete the article with the correct titles.

Getting to Know Kanye West

American Rapper, Record Producer and Singer…

a. Have you ever heard of Kanye West? He is one of the world’s most successful rappers and a ten-time
Grammy Award winner. His first three albums have received numerous awards, and West has also
achieved success with his own record label—GOOD Music.
[Life and Career / World Success / Philanthropy]

b. West’s parents divorced when he was three years old, and he and his mother moved to Chicago,
Illinois. He enrolled at Chicago State University, but later dropped out to continue with his musical
 career. He later became famous by producing hit singles for musical artists, including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys,
and Janet Jackson.
[Life and Career / World Success / Philanthropy]

c. Kanye West has used his success to promote the Kanye West Foundation. The foundation has focused
on helping Latino and African-American children stay in school and get an education. Kanye West has
appeared and participated in many fundraisers, benefit concerts, and community work projects and has
contributed over 500,000 dollars to his foundation.
[Life and Career / World Success / Philanthropy]

20. Read the article again and decide if the sentences are True or False.

a. Kanye West famous for pop music. [True / False]

b. Kanye has won more than ten Grammy Awards. [True / False]

c. Kanye moved to Chicago when he was 3 years old. [True / False]

d. Kanye graduated from Chicago State University. [True / False]

e. Kanye’s foundation helps Latino and African-American children stay in school and get an education.
[True / False]

f. Kanye has donated more than 500,000 dollars to his foundation. [True / False]

21. Match the questions to the answers.

a. How many albums has he recorded?

[A long time ago. / Only three, I think. / Yes, I have. It’s really cool. / No, unfortunately I didn’t. / To
pursue his music career. / He plays basketball.]

b. When did he move to Chicago?

[A long time ago. / Only three, I think. / Yes, I have. It’s really cool. / No, unfortunately I didn’t. / To
pursue his music career. / He plays basketball.]

c. Why did he drop out of school?

[A long time ago. / Only three, I think. / Yes, I have. It’s really cool. / No, unfortunately I didn’t. / To
pursue his music career. / He plays basketball.]

d. What does he do in his free time?

[A long time ago. / Only three, I think. / Yes, I have. It’s really cool. / No, unfortunately I didn’t. / To
pursue his music career. / He plays basketball.]

e. Have you heard his latest single?

[A long time ago. / Only three, I think. / Yes, I have. It’s really cool. / No, unfortunately I didn’t. / To
pursue his music career. / He plays basketball.]
 f. Did you buy his latest album?
[A long time ago. / Only three, I think. / Yes, I have. It’s really cool. / No, unfortunately I didn’t. / To
pursue his music career. / He plays basketball.]

22. Match the emotions to the correct situations.

a. You are waiting for your exam results. [Joy / Anger / Hope / Frustration]

b. You passed all your exams. [Joy / Anger / Hope / Frustration]

c. You find it difficult to understand anything in English. [Joy / Anger / Hope / Frustration]

d. You are not allowed to see your favorite band in concert. [Joy / Anger / Hope / Frustration]

23. Complete the article with the correct titles.

Getting to Know Eminem

American Rapper, Producer, and Singer…

a. Marshall Bruce Mathers, better known by his stage name Eminem is an American rapper, record
producer, songwriter, and actor. His first three albums won Grammy Awards, making Eminem the first
artist to win Best Rap Album for three consecutive LPs.
[World Success / New Ventures / Early Years]

b. As a child, he and his mother moved constantly, before finally settling on the east side of Detroit when
Mathers was 12. Switching schools every two to three months made it difficult to make friends,
graduate, and to stay out of trouble. At the age of just 14 he became a battle rapper competing in local
clubs.
[World Success / New Ventures / Early Years]

c. As Eminem succeeded in multi-platinum record sales, Interscope granted him his own record label, and
together with his manager created Shady Records in late 1999. They signed various artists to the label,
including 50 Cent. Despite his cartoonish image and his pale skin (something strange in hip hop), he has
since established himself as one of the most important artists of his time.
[World Success / New Ventures / Early Years]

24. Read the article again and decide if the sentences are True or False.

a. Eminem is an American Pop artist. [True / False]

b. His first three albums won Grammy awards. [True / False]

c. Eminem was 14 when he began to rap. [True / False]

d. Eminem changed schools every three to four months. [True / False]

e. Eminem’s record label is called Shady Records. [True / False]

f. Eminem is one of the least important artists of his time. [True / False]
25. Match the questions to the answers.

a. When did he move to Detroit? [Because he was always switching schools. / In 1999. / When he was
12. / Marshall Bruce Mathers. / Multi-platinum record sales. / Eminem did.]

b. What is his real name? [Because he was always switching schools. / In 1999. / When he was 12. /
Marshall Bruce Mathers. / Multi-platinum record sales. / Eminem did.]

c. Why was it not possible to make good friends? [Because he was always switching schools. / In 1999. /
When he was 12. / Marshall Bruce Mathers. / Multi-platinum record sales. / Eminem did.]

d. When did he create his own record label? [Because he was always switching schools. / In 1999. /
When he was 12. / Marshall Bruce Mathers. / Multi-platinum record sales. / Eminem did.]

e. What record sales does he have? [Because he was always switching schools. / In 1999. / When he was
12. / Marshall Bruce Mathers. / Multi-platinum record sales. / Eminem did.]

f. Who signed 50 Cent? [Because he was always switching schools. / In 1999. / When he was 12. /
Marshall Bruce Mathers. / Multi-platinum record sales. / Eminem did.]

26. Complete the sentences using easily, faster, further, efficiently, recent and cheaper.

a. Standing tickets are [cheaper] than seated tickets at a concert.

b. I live quite far away, but my friend lives even [further] away.

c. I used a pair of binoculars to see the dancers more [easily].

d. Traveling by car is a lot [faster] than going on foot.

e. Rihanna’s most [recent] album is called “Unapologetic.”

f. Web sites allow me to book concert tickets more [efficiently].

27. Match the emotions to the correct situations.

a. You won tickets to go and see your favorite band in concert. [joy / anger / hope / frustration]

b. There is a lot of traffic on the way to the concert and you arrive really late. [joy / anger / hope /
frustration]

c. Your mom accidently throws your concert tickets away. [joy / anger / hope / frustration]

d. You took part in a singing contest and are waiting for the results. [joy / anger / hope / frustration]
28. Read the leaflet and match the topics to the paragraphs.

a. Tourism is a phenomenon which has grown immensely in the past three decades. It concerns us all, be
it by allowing us to travel long distances as tourists or by forcing upon us a mass of visitors to our part of
the world. In the past, people did not travel half as much. Financial obstacles and responsibilities to land
and animals stopped them from doing so. Only in 1845 did Thomas Cook of Leicester, England, organize
the first package tour, making this experience available to people outside of the privileged classes by
reducing expenses.
[Growth of Tourism / A Possible Solution / Tourism in the Past]

b. By 1939, an estimated one million people were traveling abroad each year. Nowadays, the population
of the Mediterranean swells to double over the summer, from 130 million resident inhabitants during
the winter to 260 million in high season. There were about 698 million international tourist arrivals
worldwide in 2000. All regions in the world grew, and the fastest developing region continued to be East
Asia and the Pacific. Tourism has become the largest industry in the world. And just like all thriving
industries, though it has a lot to give, it also takes a lot in return. Unfortunately, the toll that we pay for
global tourism has been steadily rising.
[Growth of Tourism / A Possible Solution / Tourism in the Past]

c. While the prospect of people traveling less in the future seems improbable, to say the least, a new
idea has already sprung up: If we cannot stop tourism, let us at least travel sensibly.
[Growth of Tourism / A Possible Solution / Tourism in the Past]

29. Complete the article with the correct form of the verbs.

The new pop sensation, Delirious [were honoured / honoured] at the Grammy awards last night as they
[were performing / performed] their latest song, “Love Me Not.” The ceremony [was broadcasted /
broadcasted] live on television throughout the performances. Today, the group [was signing / signed]
autographs at a local music store while their music [was listened / listened] to by fans. The group
members, who (have) some personal problems, now (sue) by their manager.

30. Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words.

BECKY: I don’t think this party is so good!

AARON: Why not?
BECKY: I [I’ve waited / I’ve been waiting] for my soda for 30 minutes now!
AARON: Really! How long [have you been / are you] here?
BECKY: About 35 minutes.
AARON: That’s a long time. [Have you seen / Did you see] Fred yet?
BECKY: Yeah, he [was dancing / has been dancing] in the kitchen for an hour.
AARON: Well, I’m going to find him. See you later and good luck with that drink!
BECKY: Thanks, bye.
31. Put the adverbs of frequency under their correct percentages.

a. 0%
[Usually / Never / Occasionally / Always / Rarely]
b. 10%
[Usually / Never / Occasionally / Always / Rarely]
c. 40%
[Usually / Never / Occasionally / Always / Rarely]
d. 80%
[Usually / Never / Occasionally / Always / Rarely]
e. 100%
[Usually / Never / Occasionally / Always / Rarely]

32. Match the words to their meanings.

a. Not the same. [Punctual / Close / Different / Polite / Reserved / Long]

b. Showing good manners towards others. [Punctual / Close / Different / Polite / Reserved / Long]

c. To be on time. [Punctual / Close / Different / Polite / Reserved / Long]

d. To avoid intimacy with others. [Punctual / Close / Different / Polite / Reserved / Long]

e. To obstruct an entrance with something. [Punctual / Close / Different / Polite / Reserved / Long]

f. Being of considerable duration. [Punctual / Close / Different / Polite / Reserved / Long]

33. Read the leaflet and match the topics to the paragraphs.

a. The arrival of the Spanish to Mexico in 1492 changed many local traditions: some of them were
completely lost, others changed, and just a few were fully respected. Today, the marketing of products
and entertainment in the mass media have brought changes to Mexican traditions. Thus, many unique
characteristics of Mexican culture are being lost.
[Pre-Columbian Times / Change and Adaptation / Effects of Mass Media]

b. Let’s take a look at one of the traditional rituals from Pre-Columbian times: Día de los Muertos or Day
of the Dead. Once a pagan celebration of ancient people to honor the spirits of those who had died
remains today a holiday honoring the memory of the dead.
[Pre-Columbian Times / Change and Adaptation / Effects of Mass Media]
 c. Since the conquest, this ritual has been adapted and changed. For example, the period of celebration
(originally celebrated in August) changed to coincide with the date of a Christian holiday, All Saints Day,
celebrated on November 1st. Today, American Halloween is gradually taking over this celebration.
Halloween has been celebrated in Mexico for the last 40 years and it is gaining popularity especially
among children. This raises many questions and controversies over Mexican identity, heritage, religion,
and trade.
[Pre-Columbian Times / Change and Adaptation / Effects of Mass Media]

34. Read the leaflet again and decide if the sentences are True or False.

a. Some local traditions in Mexico were completely lost when the Spanish arrived in Mexico.
[True / False]

b. Day of the Dead was originally celebrated in April. [True / False]

c. Halloween has been celebrated in Mexico for the last 30 years. [True / False]

d. Halloween is gaining popularity among adolescents in Mexico. [True / False]

e. Many unique characteristics of Mexican culture are being lost. [True / False]

35. Complete the article with the correct form of the verbs.

Many bonfires [were lit / were lighted] last night by Britons across the UK in a festival known as Guy
Fawkes Night. This festival [was celebrated / is celebrated] on November 5th to honor the survival of
King James 1. In 1605, many English Catholics were angry at how they [were treated / are treated] by
their King. A group of men [were deciding / decided] to blow up the Houses of Parliament on the day the
King [is due / was due] to open the building. But while they [were waiting / waited] for the King to arrive,
they [are discovered / were discovered] by the police and arrested.

36. Complete the conversation with the correct form of the words.

ANGELICA: I’m really tired! I [wrote / have been writing] invitations to my party all morning.
SUSANA: Right! Your 15th birthday is this weekend, isn’t it?
ANGELICA: Yes. My mom and I [are planning / have been planning] the party all week.
SUSANA: Excellent. Who [are / did] you [invite / invitation]?
ANGELICA: Everyone. But I [finished / haven’t finished] decorating the house yet.
SUSANA: I can help you!

37. Match the words to their meanings.

 a. To look after, influence and educate a child. [Eye-opening / Greet / Hug / Rush / Bring up / Distant]
b. A distantly related relative.[Eye-opening / Greet / Hug / Rush / Bring up / Distant]
c. To say hello or welcome someone. [Eye-opening / Greet / Hug / Rush / Bring up / Distant]
d. Surprising, instructive, or enlightening. [Eye-opening / Greet / Hug / Rush / Bring up / Distant]
e. To act speedily or with haste. [Eye-opening / Greet / Hug / Rush / Bring up / Distant]
f. To press tightly in the arms. [Eye-opening / Greet / Hug / Rush / Bring up / Distant]

38. Read the article and number the paragraphs in the correct order.

Water
a. Unfortunately, there is a limited supply of this unique substance. In the very near future we will need
to develop fair and cost-effective water systems which will encourage environmentally responsible
behavior. Water meters are needed in every home in order to protect people with lower resources and
ensure that everyone has access to clean drinking water.
[1 / 2 / 3]

b. Water is a universal solvent because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. This means
that wherever water goes, either through the ground or through our bodies, it takes along valuable
chemicals, minerals, and nutrients.
[1 / 2 / 3]

c. What are the physical and chemical properties of water that make it so unique and necessary for living
things? When you look at, taste, and smell water it looks relatively uninteresting. It is virtually colorless
and odorless. However, the hidden qualities of water are an interesting subject.
[1 / 2 / 3]

39. Read the article again and mark the sentences True or False.

a. You can find the chemical properties of water in other liquids. [True / False]
b. Water has a strong taste and smell. [True / False]
c. Water dissolves more substances than oil. [True / False]
d. Water carries valuable minerals through the Earth and our bodies. [True / False]
e. There is an endless supply of fresh water. [True / False]
f. Today there are effective ecological systems for water preservation. [True / False]

40. Choose the correct options according to the article.

a. Water looks…
bright.
interesting.
colorless.

b. Water has a lot of…

surprising qualities.
obvious qualities.
harmful qualities.
c. Water contains…
unimportant minerals.
important minerals.
dangerous chemicals.

d. In the future, everybody should have…

the same access to limited clean water.
access to unlimited amounts of water.
no access to clean water.

41. Complete the sentences with the correct form of will or be going to.

a. Look at those grey clouds in the sky. It [is going to] rain.

b. There [will] probably be a water crisis in the future.

c. It is likely that we [will] have to change our attitudes and habits.

d. It hasn’t stopped raining for three days. There [is going to] be a flood.

e. I think we [will] need to save more water this summer.

f. Surveys suggest the population [is going to] increase by another fifty percent by 2060.

42. Complete the paragraph with the correct words.

As the world’s [population / sanitation / crisis / agriculture / excessive] increases, so do the demands on
resources. [Population / Sanitation / Crisis / Agriculture / Excessive] amounts of wasted water are leading
to a [population / sanitation / crisis / agriculture / excessive]. There will be problems with hygiene and
[population / sanitation / crisis / agriculture / excessive], and a lack of water for [population / sanitation /
crisis / agriculture / excessive] will cause food shortages and problems of malnutrition.

43. Choose the best options to complete the sentences.

a. It was a great party. [Everybody / Nobody / Anybody / Somebody] regretted coming.

b. I was so embarrassed. [Anywhere / Everywhere / Somewhere / Nowhere] I looked, there were people
laughing.

c. [Every / Each / Some / Any] day is children’s day.

d. I’m afraid there is [a little / little / a few / few] hope of a recovery.

44. Match the words to their meanings.

a. Becoming less or fewer. [Unhealthy / Active / Insufficient / Decreasing / Simple]

b. Lacking what is necessary. [Unhealthy / Active / Insufficient / Decreasing / Simple]
c. Easy to understand. [Unhealthy / Active / Insufficient / Decreasing / Simple]
d. Not fit. [Unhealthy / Active / Insufficient / Decreasing / Simple]
e. In progress or motion. [Unhealthy / Active / Insufficient / Decreasing / Simple]

45. Read the article and number the paragraphs in the correct order.

Exercise and Diet

a. Just as importantly, we need to eat a balanced diet in order to have good health. The key is not to omit
any food groups, but to balance what we eat by consuming a variety of foods. [1 / 2 / 3]

b. But, in order to process and use the nutrients from a balanced diet, it is essential to drink water.
Water is necessary for the digestion of food and the transportation of nutrients and oxygen around the
body. Water also helps eliminate waste through urine and feces. If the water in our body is reduced by
5% it causes decreased muscle strength, but if we get to a 20% reduction, this could lead to death.
[1 / 2 / 3]

c. There are many reasons why we find it hard to exercise – our everyday lives require less physical
activity than in our grandparents’ day. We rely on cars and spend hours sitting in front of computers.
However, being physically active boosts good mental health. It also helps control weight and combats
health problems. [1 / 2 / 3]

46. Read the article again and mark the sentences True or False.

a. We don’t exercise as much now that we have cars. [True / False]

b. Doing exercise makes you feel unhappy. [True / False]

c. It is important to eat a variety of different foods. [True / False]

d. You don’t have to remove any food groups from your diet. [True / False]

e. Water helps get rid of waste products in the body. [True / False]

f. Water is not essential for digesting nutrients. [True / False]

47. Choose the correct options according to the article.

a. Water…
helps digestion.
makes you ill.
makes you unhappy.
b. Eating a healthy diet is … doing exercise.
more important than
just as important as
less important than

c. People find it hard to start exercising because…

we are lazy.
it’s too difficult.
we require less physical activity.

d. If the percentage of water in our body is reduced by 5%…

we will die.
we will feel thirsty.
we will lose muscle strength.

48. Complete the sentences with the correct form of will or be going to.

a. If you don’t exercise, you [will] probably gain weight.

b. If you don’t fix that leak, you [will] waste a lot of water.
c. It is likely that there [is going to] be a food shortage this year.
d. If you eat expired food, you [will] get sick.
e. If you don’t leave now, you [are going to] be late!
f. Surveys suggest that obesity [will] be more common in years to come.

49. Complete the paragraph with the correct words.

About a third of the world’s population lives where water supply is [burden / disposed of / at stake /
lack / dangerously] low. For many families, a [burden / disposed of / at stake / lack / dangerously] of safe
drinking water is an added [burden / disposed of / at stake / lack / dangerously]. Every year, thousands
of lives are [burden / disposed of / at stake / lack / dangerously] as millions of tons of waste are
[burden / disposed of / at stake / lack / dangerously] into freshwater sources.

50. Choose the best options to complete the sentences.

a. I went shopping yesterday, but I didn’t spend [much / many / some / few] money.
b. Soda drinks contain [much / a lot of / any / little] sugar and calories.
c. I called them, but I don’t think [nobody / somebody / anybody / everybody] was home.
d. I’m very busy these days. I have very [few / much / many / little] free time.
e. Did you take [some / much / any / few] photographs when you went on vacation?

51. Match the words to their meanings.

a. Feeling extremely unhappy. [Enact / Inadequate / Snack / Struggle / Depression]

b. To make an effort in the face of difficulty. [Enact / Inadequate / Snack / Struggle / Depression]
c. Food eaten between meals. [Enact / Inadequate / Snack / Struggle / Depression]
d. To put something into action. [Enact / Inadequate / Snack / Struggle / Depression]
e. Insufficient or incapable. [Enact / Inadequate / Snack / Struggle / Depression]