INSTITUTO CULTURAL ARGENTINO DE LENGUAS VIVAS

SECOND TEST - DECEMBER 2023

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Course: Adults IV

Reading and comprehension

Not for the faint-hearted

New Zealand has become a popular

destination for people looking to
experience extreme emotions.
Whether it’s enjoying the stunning
views and breathtaking scenery or
trying one of the many extreme
sports, this country has become
famous for delighting the senses.
Our travel writer Andy Burgiss went
all the way to New Zealand to try
some of the amazing activities on o
er there. I’ve been bungee jumping all over Europe but nothing beats New Zealand for the
most amazing jump and biggest thrill. But seriously, it’s not for the faint-hearted! Taking the
cable car up to the jump platform is hair-raising enough as you look down the side of the
mountain, but then you reach the top and can see the town far down below you. But the
moment you jump, you’ll have the greatest buzz of adrenalin you’re ever likely to feel.
Whitewater rafting is a common sport all over the world, but nothing beats the rivers of New
Zealand. The course I took in the southern mountains was on one of the fastest rivers in the
world. It is over 20 kilometres long and is only for experienced rafters. Even I was a little
frightened at times when our raft seemed to almost tip over. However, because everyone in
the boat is working together, you quickly feel safe. And even better, you’ll make some good
friends by the end of the ride. I always said I would never do it, but I did and I felt exhilarated
afterwards! So, what did I do? I jumped from a plane, with a parachute of course! I was
strapped to an instructor, so I wasn’t alone and it wasn’t so frightening. It’s something I
would recommend, especially in the lovely hills around Wellington, the capital of New
Zealand.

1) Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? Correct the false
sentences. (__/10)

1 Bungee jumping is better in New Zealand than in Europe, according to Andy.

2 Andy walked up a mountain to go bungee jumping.
3 The whitewater rafting course is 20 kilometres long.
4 Whitewater rafting is a good way to meet people.
5 Andy wanted to parachute in the past. 6 Andy jumped solo from the plane.

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2) What unusual or extreme sports does it mention? (__/6)
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3) look for words and phrases that match the meaning of the following sentences 1–6.
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1 very beautiful _____________________________________________________________

2 connected securely ________________________________________________________
3 small light boat ___________________________________________________________
4 very excited and happy _____________________________________________________
5 frightened people _________________________________________________________
6 frightening _____________________________________________________________

Listening

4)Listen to an interview with Alex, who did a tightrope walk, and answer the questions.
(___/14)
1 Why did he do the walk?
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2 How much money did he raise?
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3 What activities did Alex do when he was a teenager?
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4 Where did he do the walk?
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5 How high up was the tightrope walk?
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6 How long was the tightrope walk?
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7 Was he nervous during the walk?
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5) The words and phrases in the box are from the recording. Complete the sentences with
the words/phrases in the box. (__/8)

Height - butterflies in my stomach – support – harness – crazy – roughly – publicity -

opposite

1 The ticket is ________________ the entrance to the park.

2 I think it is important to________________ local charities.
3 It’s important to wear a ________________ if you go climbing.
4 I had ________________ before the exam.
5 I think it’s ________________ to go swimming in the sea in winter.
6 It’s important to get ________________ if you want people to know about an event.
7 The programme is ________________ thirty minutes long.
8 The ________________ of the building is forty metres.

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Grammar

6) Underline the correct alternative in the conversation. Must, have to or should

(obligation) (__/8)

A: What’s your new boss like, Gail?

B: Well, I know I 1 should/shouldn’t say this, but she’s a bit strange.
A: Why’s that? 2 Do you have to/Must you work very hard?
B: Oh no, it’s just that she has some strange rules.
A: Like what?
B: Well, for example, we 3 don’t have to/mustn’t wear anything blue. It’s unlucky for
her.
A: Really? She 4 has to/shouldn’t tell you what to wear.
B: I know! But it’s not all bad. At least we 5 have to/ don’t have to work on Saturday
any more. She thinks the weekend 6 must/should be a time for rest.
A: True! Oh, that reminds me: I 7 must/mustn’t book my holiday this weekend.
B: Yes, you 8 don’t have to/have to do it soon or you won’t get the discount for
booking early.

7) Make question tags for the following sentences. (__/5)

1 You haven’t got the time, _______________________________________________

2 We’re going to lose, ___________________________________________________
3 James and Cathy don’t like Charlie, _______________________________________
4 I failed the exam, _____________________________________________________
5 You won’t tell her, ____________________________________________________

8) Underline the correct alternative. (__/5)

1 Vietnam is by far/far the most interesting country I’ve ever visited.
2 The film wasn’t as good/better as I expected it to be.
3 This is the smaller/smallest size we have.
4 This brand is exactly the same as/than that one, but half the price.
5 James is one of the tallest boy/boys in his year at school.
6 This dish is very similar to/than the one we had last week.
7 This TV is slightly more expensive as/than that one, but it’s much better.
8 The furthest/further I’ve ever travelled from home is the north of the country.
9 That soup was by far/far more delicious than I expected it to be.
10 That’s the tallest building of/in the world.

9) Complete the First and Second Conditional sentences by putting the verbs in
brackets in the correct form. (__/10)
1. Jim is single. He ………………………………… (be) happier if he
…………………………… (have) a girlfriend.
2. If he …………………………… (not pay) me back soon, I ……………………………
(ask) him for the money.
3. If cars …………………………………… (can) fly, there
…………………………………… (be) fewer traffic jams.

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4. Unless you …………………………… (study) harder, you
………………………………… (not / pass) the exam.
5. If I …………………………… (be) you, I …………………………………… (tell) the
police.

Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with the adjectives in the box. (-ing/-ed Adjectives) (__/8)
annoying/annoyed confusing/confused embarrassing/embarrassed
exhausting/exhausted frightening/frightened relaxing/relaxed satisfying/satisfied
worrying/worried

1 I enjoyed that run, but now I’m. _________________________________________

2 I hate horror films. They’re so. __________________________________________
3 Tom fell over at college yesterday. He didn’t hurt himself, but he was really_______.
4 I spent ages on that essay. It was so _______________________ to finally finish it.
5 This computer keeps crashing. It’s so. ____________________________________
6 What a lovely, quiet beach. It’s so calm and ____________________________here.
7 I’ve prepared for my driving test, but I still feel________________________ about it.
8 I think we’ve taken a wrong turn. Those traffic signs were really ________________.

Writing

Write a short story between 120-180 words. Remember to organize your text, to make
clear who, when and where if necessary. The story must begin with the following
sentence: “Robert checked his map and decided to go left” (__/20)

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