ČTENÍ A JAZYKOVÁ KOMPETENCE

1. ČÁST ÚLOHY 1–5 5 bodů/1 bod

Přečtěte si pět krátkých textů. Na základě informací v textech vyberte k úlohám 1–5 vždy
jednu správnou odpověď A–D.

For several weeks Spanish police were looking for many valuable things that had
mysteriously disappeared from bags and suitcases locked inside the luggage
compartment of a bus travelling between Girona Airport and Barcelona. After one journey,
when some things were missing once again, one of the passengers noticed a rather large
suitcase among the others. Police opened it and found a man hidden inside. The man’s
friend had bought a bus ticket and put the suitcase into the luggage hold. After the bus left
the airport, the man got out of the suitcase and opened the other luggage looking for
valuables. Before the bus arrived in Barcelona, he zipped himself back into his hiding
place.
(www.bbc.co.uk, upraveno)

1 Which would be the best title for this article?

A) Police Find Thief Hiding Inside Luggage
B) Airport Bus Loses Passengers’ Luggage
C) Policeman Hides in Luggage to Catch Thief
D) Man Hides in Luggage to Avoid Buying Ticket
An Unusual Request
It's common during Chile’s extremely hot summers to see men wearing suits and ties.
Now the government has decided to ask men to take off their ties, unfasten their top shirt
buttons and turn down the air conditioning. The government hopes that doing so can save
the country around $10 million on energy during the summer. Energy conservation is a
key problem in Chile, a country that produces almost no oil and gas. Instead, the country
strongly depends on hydro-electric power, but that is often very limited during the long, hot
months of summer.
(www.bbc.co.uk, upraveno)

2 What does this article say about Chile?

A) The country uses too much energy producing suits and ties.
B) Wearing suits and ties in summer brings higher energy costs.
C) Chilean men spend millions of dollars a year on suits and ties.
D) The government has forbidden using air conditioning in summer.
1. ČÁST ÚLOHY 1–5

Dear Hotel Guests,

The hotel restaurant will be closed from Monday for renovation. However, room service is
still available and our hotel bar will remain open on weekdays from 7 p.m. and Saturdays
from 6 p.m. The renovation will finish on Wednesday, and after one day of cleaning, the
restaurant will return to normal opening hours from Friday at 11 a.m. Thank you for your
understanding.
(CERMAT)

3 When will the restaurant open again?

A) on Friday
B) on Monday
C) on Saturday
D) on Wednesday
M3nsa
M3nsa, an artist from Ghana, has become well-known for his combination of hip-hop, soul,
afro and beat music. The talented rapper was born in Ghana into a family of musicians.
Although his father, a famous solo singer, regularly took M3nsa to concerts and his
mother taught him to play the guitar, they never wanted their son to choose the same
career, as a musician. But M3nsa has made his name as a part of the pidgin-rap duo FUN
BOIS together with his compatriot Wanlov. Last month, however, they greatly surprised
many of their fans when they decided to change their provocative rapping rhymes and
include romantic ballads like “Fanti Love Song” in their recent album, No.1 Mango Street.

(www.bbc.co.uk, upraveno)

4 What does the text say about M3nsa?

A) His career has always been individual.
B) His fame has been based on romantic songs.
C) His newest CD is a different style from the previous CDs.
D) His parents always wanted M3nsa to become a musician.
What Calvin Did for Love
It was in 1972 when Calvin Trillin was in Great Britain organising an international art
exhibition. His wife, Alice, was coming to meet him in London for some much-needed
relaxation because she had been taking care of her ill parents in New York for some time.
Calvin wanted to cheer her up a little and because he knew she liked jazz music very
much, he brought her beloved jazz band to the airport. When Alice’s flight landed, she
stepped right into the beautiful melody of an exciting performance of “Hello, Dolly!” She
laughed and walked arm in arm with her husband towards the baggage area, followed by
their personal musicians and singing passengers.
(www.rd.com, upraveno)

5 What did Calvin do for his wife?

A) He took her to an art exhibition.
B) He invited her to a jazz concert.
C) He prepared a musical welcome at the airport.
D) He asked the people at the airport to sing “Hello Dolly!” for his wife.
 2. ČÁST ÚLOHY 6–15 20 bodů/2 body

Přečtěte si tvrzení v úlohách 6–15 a leták s informacemi o Carlisle. Na základě informací v

textu rozhodněte, zda jsou tvrzení pravdivá (P), nebo nepravdivá (N).

P N
6 You can rent a car at Carlisle Tourist Information Centre.

7 Carlisle Tourist Information Centre is closed in December.

8 Disabled people cannot use all of Carlisle’s walking routes.

9 Cycling routes in Carlisle are recommended only for experienced

bikers.
10 You can go bird watching in The Solway Estuary area any time of
year.
11 You can have a swim in Talking Tarn Country Park.

12 None of the hotels include breakfast in the price.

13 Willowbeck Lodge is the most modern building of all the

accommodation options.
14 All the hotels are more expensive than the guest houses.

15 The hotels offer the option of take-away breakfast bags to visitors

leaving early in the morning.
 2. ČÁST ÚLOHY 6–15

The friendly, helpful staff at Carlisle Tourist Information Centre is happy to advise
on interesting places to visit, where to hire a car or bike, the best walking routes, bus and train
timetables, shopping facilities, as well as where to stay.
Carlisle Open:
The Visitor Centre, Old Town Hall, Carlisle March to April Mon–Sat 10:30am–4pm
Tel: (01228) 625 600 Fax: (01228) 625 604 May to June & Sept. to Oct. Mon–Sat 9:30am–5pm
July to Aug. Mon–Sat 9:30am–5:30pm
Nov. to Feb. Mon–Sat 10am–4pm

ACTIVITIES ACCOMMODATION IN CARLISLE

Angus Hotel
The city of Carlisle and its surrounding An old Victorian town house built on Hadrian’s
countryside offer a wide choice of ways to get Wall.
active! 14 Scotland Road : 01228 523546
Walking–There are several footpaths and tracks Price from £27.50 to £32.50
that are open to the public. Half of the trails have Prices do not include breakfast. You can book
been made suitable for wheelchair access. Many breakfast at the same time as your room(s) on:
of the most popular walking areas can be www.angus-hotel.co.uk
reached by public transport. Carlisle itself also Aldingham Guest House
offers many guided and self-guided city walks– A warm welcome awaits at our historic town
just pick up our City Walks leaflet for details. house. Spacious luxury bedrooms and
bathrooms.
Cycling–Carlisle is the centre where the
1 Eden Mount Road : 01228 577214
Inverness to Dover route crosses the River Cycle
Price from £37.50 to £57.50
Way. The Eden Valley Circular Cycle Way is
A generous and healthy breakfast is included in
perfect for all abilities. For full cycling
our price and take-away breakfast bags are
information, please call 01228 625600.
available for those who have early departures.
1 www.aldingham-lodge.com
Bird watching–The Solway Estuary area is a
nice place to go bird watching. It is worth a visit Ibis Hotel
throughout the year. In winter, huge flocks of This ancient hotel in the centre of Carlisle is
geese can be seen at the Wildfowl Nature ideally located for nearby shopping and eating
Reserve over the Scottish border. To the east ofout as well as exploring the numerous attractions
Carlisle, the Geltsdale area has an exciting forest
in the area. Excellent value for your money and a
and a huge wild area. warm welcome await you!
Water sports–Talking Tarn Country Park is a 45 Botchergate Avenue : 01228 518000
great location for sailing, windsurfing and Price from £54.85 to £59.85
canoeing. You can also hire rowing boats or go Ibis room prices do not include breakfast.
for a leisurely walk in the park’s woodland. Breakfasts need to be booked at the hotel.
Concerning swimming, it is only possible in the www.ibishotel.com
pools in Carlisle, which has 3 heated swimming Willowbeck Lodge Guest House
pools, a waterslide and a magnificent Victorian 38 Lambley Street  : 01228 577214
Health suite. Price from £40 to £50
www.willowbeck-lodge.com
The highest grade guest house in the Carlisle
area, architect designed and built in 2004, offers
contemporary accommodation of an
exceptionally high standard. A wide choice of
_____________ breakfast and evening meals is available.
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estuary: ústí řeky
 3. ČÁST ÚLOHY 16–20 5 bodů/1 bod

Přečtěte si článek o krádeži DaVinciho obrazu Mona Lisa. Na základě informací v textu
vyberte k úlohám 16–20 vždy jednu správnou odpověď A–D.

Mona Lisa Stolen 100 Years Ago

On August 21, 1911, the most famous work of art in the world, the Mona Lisa, was stolen
from the Louvre Museum in Paris. A visiting artist, Louis Béroud, was the first to notice the
blank space on the wall, where the DaVinci masterpiece had hung for the previous five years,
and nervously asked the guards about it. The guards were initially uninterested, thinking that
the painting had been removed for photographs. It was late in the afternoon before the
museum realised the Mona Lisa had been stolen.

The French police did their best to catch the thief. They questioned lots of people–
among them the poet Guillaume Apollinaire, who once said the Louvre should be burnt down.
However, the radical poet strongly denied the crime and said it was done by his friend, a
young artist named Pablo Picasso. Soon the investigation came to a dead end though. The
police closed the case without arresting anybody, believing that the painting was lost forever.

It was two years later when the Mona Lisa appeared again and the world finally learned
what had happened. A Louvre employee called Vincenzo Peruggia, originally from Italy, took
the painting off the wall, hid it in a cupboard until closing time, and then just walked out with it
under his coat. He kept it in his flat for two years and then decided to try to sell it–not to a
private collector, but to the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy. Of course the gallery had already
been informed of the missing painting and Peruggia was finally arrested by the Italian police.

Peruggia’s motive was clearly patriotic. He loved learning about the rich history of his
country and felt the French had no right to keep this piece of Italian art treasure in the Louvre
Museum forever. The Italian courts apparently agreed because Peruggia was sent to prison
for the robbery for only six months. The painting was eventually returned undamaged to the
Louvre, after it had made an unauthorised exhibition tour in museums all over Italy. Today
the Mona Lisa is again well-guarded in the Louvre, where it gets the attention of 6 million
people every year.
(www.onestopenglish.com, upraveno)
 3. ČÁST ÚLOHY 16–20

16 According to the first paragraph, what did the Louvre Museum guards do?
A) They questioned Louis Béroud.
B) They saw the empty space first.
C) They ignored Béroud’s report at first.
D) They took the painting down for photographing.

17 What does the second paragraph say about the French police?
A) They interviewed Pablo Picasso.
B) They saved the museum from a fire.
C) They arrested Guillaume Apollinaire.
D) They stopped the investigation without success.

18 What did Vincenzo Peruggia do two years after the robbery?

A) He gave himself up to the police.
B) He hid the painting in a cupboard.
C) He sold the painting to a private collector.
D) He offered the painting to the Uffizi Gallery.

19 Why did Vincenzo Peruggia steal the painting?

Because he wanted to:
A) study it.
B) get public attention.
C) return it to its country of origin.
D) keep it in his private collection.

20 What was the Italian authorities’ reaction when they found the painting?
A) They punished Vincenzo Peruggia very hard.
B) They showed the painting in Italian museums.
C) They returned the painting to France immediately.
D) They officially borrowed the painting from France for six months.
 4. ČÁST ÚLOHY 21–25 10 bodů/2 body

Přečtěte si informace o pěti lidech, kteří hledají bydlení, a inzeráty realitní kanceláře. Na
základě informací v textech přiřaďte k úlohám 21–25 vždy jeden inzerát A–G. Dvě nabídky
jsou navíc a nebudou použity.

21 Elisabeth _____
She would like to buy a beautiful house in the countryside. She likes having big parties
and inviting a lot of friends. To do that, she needs a really large place. Money is not a
problem for her.

22 Danny _____
He has to move to a big city for work and find a small flat to rent. He has lived in the
countryside since he was a child, and therefore he would prefer a quiet place in a green
city area where he could do sport. He likes running and swimming.

23 Catherine _____
She is a modern woman who works a lot but who also likes enjoying life. She wants to
buy a flat in the city centre so that she will be close to everything. She would like to
have a little terrace and a garden where she can relax at weekends.

24 Caroline _____
She is retired. She wants to rent a house close to the sea shore where she can spend
the holidays with her friends or grandchildren. She lives in a noisy city, and that is why
she is looking for something quiet and traditional.

25 Matthew _____
Matthew and his wife are looking for a big house to rent. They want to live close to a
school because their daughter will soon be 6 years old. They would prefer to live in the
countryside rather than in the city. They like things that are nature-friendly.
4. ČÁST ÚLOHY 21–25
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D)
We offer you a one-room flat on the
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is very nice and it is located in a peaceful
area of the city. There are two swimming
pools nearby and a park where you can
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E)
next to the River Thames. Public transport
isn’t far from here; the area is safe and
green, and good for families with children,
an active lifestyle. Are you afraid of being
bored? The train to London leaves the
station every 5 minutes!
F)
Perfect accommodation for rent for those
who love the countryside. A villa for 8
people, with a garden, located 10 minutes
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G)
A flat for rent in a mountainous area of the
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beautiful villages can be found! A quiet
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place to spend your free time and
holidays. For 2 to 4 people, with a big
garden in which your children can play.
(CERMAT)
 5. ČÁST ÚLOHY 26–40 15 bodů/1 bod

Přečtěte si článek o ženě, která přežila pád do Niagarských vodopádů. Na základě textu
vyberte k úlohám 26–40 vždy jednu správnou odpověď A–C.

A Miracle at Niagara
An exchange student from Japan has become the only person ever to survive a horrifying fall
into Niagara Falls without wearing a life (26) ________ or any protective clothes. What is
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more, she miraculously escaped with only hypothermia and minor injuries.
(27) ________ Tuesday evening, the 20-year-old Japanese woman, who is studying in
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Toronto, decided (28) ________ over a security wall. She planned to get on a pillar
overlooking the Canadian side of the falls to (29) ________ an extraordinary photograph.
Witnesses say she suddenly lost her balance and fell 165 feet into the Niagara River.
Niagara police described (30) ________ incident as really hair-raising, and experts agree
that the chance of surviving such a fall is (31) ________ low as surviving a plane crash.
At the moment, the young woman is in a stable condition and (32) ________ quickly
from numerous bruises in Toronto General Hospital. She remembers (33) ________ the fall,
nor hitting the water. “All I remember is that suddenly everything was (34) ________ than
before,” she explains. Officials say they are working with the Japanese consulate to
(35) ________ in touch with her family, who live (36) ________ the north of Japan.
Niagara Park Police always warn visitors that climbing over the security wall is very
dangerous and strictly forbidden. The Japanese girl will probably have to pay a $10,000 fine
when she leaves hospital (37) ________ she broke the rules and risked the lives of her
rescuers. "Millions of visitors (38) ________ the scenic Niagara Falls up to now without any
incident while respecting the safety wall," the police chief commented.
Niagara Park Police also say that accidents of this kind do not happen very often and
people (39) ________ be afraid of coming to see the magnificent Niagara Falls. They all
hope the place (40) ________ a big attraction for tourists from all over the world forever. For
all visitors respecting the rules, Niagara Falls are absolutely safe.

(www.bbc.co.uk, upraveno)

_____________
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hypothermia: podchlazení
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pillar: sloup
5. ČÁST ÚLOHY 26–40

26 A) coat B) jacket C) suit

27 A) in B) at C) on

28 A) climb B) climbing C) to climb

29 A) make B) take C) do

30 A) a B) the C) ---

31 A) as B) so C) that

32 A) is recovering B) recovers C) is recovered

33 A) either B) both C) neither

34 A) much darker B) the darkest C) too dark

35 A) get B) come C) take

36 A) on B) in C) at

37 A) so B) because C) although

38 A) saw B) have seen C) had seen

39 A) cannot B) may not C) should not

40 A) will stay B) is staying C) stayed