ANSWER KEY

A. READING COMPREHENSION (10 POINTS)

1. Based on the text, choose the most appropriate topic sentence. (2 points,
0.5 each)
a b c d

2. Read the underlined sentence and choose the best explanation

” But leaving vacation time on the table is taking its toll on employees” means:

a b c d

3. Choose the best explanation to the following sentence: “ Not taking

vacation time can lead to” means

a b c d

4. Choose the best option. The passage means that

a b c d

II. Answer the questions according to the information given in the text.
Use exact information. (3 points, 1 each)

1. 26% responded they have never taken a two-week vacation

2. More than 745.000 people died.

3 Taking vacation is essential.

III. Deduce vocabulary (5 points, 1 each)

Write the letter in front of the number. There is one which doesn`t match.

1 b 2 a 3 d 4 f 5 c
 B. LISTENING COMPREHENSION (10 POINTS

AUDIO 1. 8 TIPS TO GET RELAXED (5points)

I. Answer the following questions based on the information given in the

audio. (2,5 points, 1,25 points each)

1. Help you to relax

2. Read a book or a magazine. watch a film, play with your pet.

II. Listen to the audio and match each tip in Column A with one activity
in column B. Write the number in front of the letter (2.5 points, 0.5 each)

a. 5 b. 3 c. 6 d. 7 e. 2

AUDIO 2 - THE IMPORTANCE OF LAUGHING (2,5 points 1,25 each)

I. TRUE/ FALSE / DOESN´T SAY

Mark the statement as True (T) False (F) or Doesn´t say (DS) according to the
information given in the audio. Then write a concrete sentence to support
your answer.
1. The speaker likes the sound of laughing. (T) (F) (DS)

Yes, he does. He says that it is one of the most beautiful sounds in the world.

2. A good laugh makes you friendlier. (T) ( F) (DS)

The text does not say anything about it

II.VOCABULARY ( 2,5 points 0.5 each)

Use your own sentences; do not copy from translators or dictionaries.

Possible answers:

1.Find out : He investigates what is funny.

2.Infectious: Someone starts laughing other people do the same.
3.Amazing: It is surprising to see the different situations that makes babies laugh.
4.Belong: People who are includedin a group.
5.Stand around: Stay in a place laughing