INSTITUTO SUPERIOR CULTURAL BRITÁNICO

Name: …………………………………………………………., December 2018

FOURTH INTENSIVE – FINAL EXAM
1. A. Read the article about helpers.
We hear from people who do voluntary work in their free time.

JACOB

My main job is acting. However, it’s not a regular nine to five job; in fact
it’s not really a regular job at all! So, I have quite a lot of spare time and a
couple of years ago I decided to find some voluntary work in my area. The only problem was that because my
hours aren’t regular I couldn’t guarantee when and how long I would be available. Then a mate of mine suggested
recording stories for the blind. I could do that when and if I had time, which was ideal really. Also it was
something I felt confident about doing, because of my acting background. I started doing the recording stories
and it was brilliant. I also record newspapers sometimes. That’s fun too and I really feel like I’m helping people.
TESS

There are always children at any school who have trouble with maths and the students at my school are no
exception. I’m a maths teacher by the way! I know it’s a difficult
subject for a lot of people and if students fall behind it’s very difficult
to catch up. Things can quickly go from bad to worse. So, I run an
extra maths class once a week on Tuesdays for students who need
additional work, practice and advice. It’s on my own time so I don’t
get paid for it. But it’s only an hour and a half a week and I definitely
feel that it’s worth it as it really helps those students who are having
problems. I had a supportive teacher who helped me out at school-
that was with French- and it definitely gave me confidence and got
me through exams and I’ll always be grateful.
DOMINIC

I live and work in a big city and you’d be surprised how many homeless people there
are- sometimes right in the city centre. Some people are homeless because they’ve
lost their jobs, some have run away from home, some have health problems. It makes
me understand how lucky I am to have a job, home and family. So, I like to help out if
I can in my own small way. I work at a shelter for homeless people at the weekend.
That’s a place where they can get a hot meal and a bed for the night. I help with the
cooking. I also chat to people and try to give them some advice about getting work,
and generally just cheer them up. It isn’t very much but I believe that even a little
helps. It also makes me feel better about myself.

1. B. Read the article again and mark these statements true (T) or false (F). …/7
1. Jacob decided to do voluntary work because he was unemployed. ______
2. Jacob couldn’t get completely involved in helping because of his job. _____
3. Tess wishes she was paid for her extra work. _____
4. Tess feels satisfied with the results of her extra work. ______
5. There are many reasons why people might become homeless. _____
6. Dominic says that helping others makes him feel fine with his own life. _____
7. All people in the shelter have health problems. _____
1. C. Would you like to be a helper? Why/Why not? …/7
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2. Read the following situations and rewrite the sentences using the words given.
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1. Jacob has a lot of free time. That’s why he decided to do voluntary work.
If Jacob didn’t have so much free time, ……………………….…………………………………………..
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2. Tess studied hard at the teacher training college. She’s a Maths teacher now.
If Tess …………………………………………………………………………………………..………………….
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3. Dominic has a wonderful family and a good job. That’s why he feels lucky.
If Dominic …………………………………………………………………………
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4. The more you help people, the happier you’ll feel.
If you ………………………………………………………………………………
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5. Tom is homeless. He met Dominic in the shelter last month.
If Tom …………………………………………………………………………………
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3. Read Tess’s conversation with Matthew, one of her students. Report what they said
using the verbs in the box. You don’t need to use them all! …/14

ACCUSE – ADMIT – ADVISE – ASK - BEG – DENY - INSIST – PROMISE –

REMIND – REFUSE – SAY – TELL - THREATEN - WARN

1.Matthew said: “I know Maths is really difficult for me, miss”.

Matthew …….……………………………………………………………………………….………..…………
2.Tess said: “I think that you should relax and have a positive attitude”.
Tess ……………………………………………………………………………………………………....……….
3.Matthew said: “Yes miss, sometimes I feel frustrated.”
Matthew …………………………………………………………………………………………………….……..
4. Matthew said: “What do you think I should do to improve, miss?”
Matthew ……………………………………………………..…………………………………………….………
5. Tess said: “Don’t forget to work on your exercises at least one hour a day”
Tess ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….………..
6. Tess said: “And again Matthew, take your time and enjoy learning!”
Tess ...............................................................................................................................................
7. Matthew said: “Yes miss, I will work harder!”
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4. Somebody is writing about “Helpers” in a blog. These sentences will appear in the
article. Make them more formal. Use the words given. …/15

1. People say that Tess is a sympathetic teacher.

It ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…..
Tess ………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….….
6. People believe that Jacob will develop his acting skills at the University of Arts in London.
It ……………………………………………………………………… at the University of Arts in London.
Jacob …………………………………………………………………at the University of Arts in London.
7. People think that Jacob learnt his acting skills at secondary school.
It …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……….
Jacob …………………………………………………………………………………………………..………….

5.. Rewrite the sentences using the words given. Do not change the meaning. …/18

1. Jacob wanted to help people so he decided to start recording stories. IN ORDER

Jacob ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Dominic was so charming. Everybody in the shelter loved him. SUCH
Dominic ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Jacob decided to do voluntary work because he didn’t want to feel worthless. SO AS NOT
Jacob ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
4. If you help the poor, our world will be a good place. THE MORE
The …………………..…………………………………………………………………… our world will be.
5. It’s possible that Tess was inspired by her supportive teacher. HAVE
Tess ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. I’m certain that Dominic feels comfortable with his life now. FEEL
Dominic ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7. Jacob said: ‘I wish I had started with the recordings earlier.’ SHOULD
Jacob said: ‘I ……………………………………………………………….. with the recordings earlier.
8. ‘Many people are unemployed. This social problem makes me angry!’ WISH
‘I …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…
9. ‘It’s a pity I can help them only at the weekend.’ WISH
‘I ……………………………………………..………………………………………………………………………
6. WRITING SECTION …/24
Choose ONE option and write 160-190 words.
1. THE FIRM - Imagine you’re De Vasher. Write a secret email to another member of the Mafia
telling them about Mitch and the FBI’s operation.
2. THE GREAT GATSBY - Imagine you’re George Wilson. Write a letter to Michaelis, your
neighbour, telling him what you’ve decided to do after Myrtle’s death.
3. REBECCA – You’re Maxim de Winter. Time has passed by, and you’re an old man now. You’ve
decided to write a letter to your sister Beatrice and tell her the truth.
4. FOR-AGAINST ESSAY – Advantages and disadvantages of using whatsapp
5. SHORT STORY – Include the following sentence in your story: ‘That’s why I decided to help
people.’
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