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Some words ticle abou! + You are going to read an ar aus «Your task is to write the missing words — one word for each gap 42-21) after the text. : ere is an example (0) at the beginning. 2. FELADATSOR Reading Declining Dramatically led me recently to tell me about two books he’d stayed up all night to busy with the Internet search I (0) - conducting, “Oh, I forgot,” he said sharply. "You don’t read books anymore.” Those are fighting words. I have always thought of myself (12) _a reader. Being an arts editor, I spend every day absorbed in newspapers, magazines and Web sites. But after sandwiching in gym time, an hour for e-mails, and the occasional conversation, (13) has time to read novels? Apparently (14) many of us. A new survey (15) found that fiction reading is declining dramatically among my age group, My father call n finish, I responded apathetically, 25 to 34. I think my dad (16) a point, Novels have a rare capacity to immerse you in other people's stories; characters entirely unlike yourself (17) comprehensible. In years to come, (18) is not hard to imagine a nation of us sitting in our homes alone, compulsively Googling lost acquaintances and bargain-hunting on Ebay. If I’m ever to get to the books on my summer reading list, drastic measures may (19) required: I may have to tum (20) the cell phone, skip the gym, ignore the e- mails, and (21) the magazines pile up. I may even have to stay up late into the night, reading. Carly Berwick Senior Editor (0) was (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) 1)NYELVHELYESSEG joing to read an article about The Ri eee re 9 about The Rolling Ston : a es. Some words “Tom the text. {rol task is to choose the most appropria missing . 92-31) in the text. Write the letter of the a sThere are two extra words that you do not There Is an example (0) at the beginning. ite word from the Il Ist (A- Pproprlate word in Are for each gap t need to use, " WOSIVGVIEE “Z Fossils on Tour “most wrinkled r oi ‘ The “most x ‘A bed ockers” in music are back. The Rolling Stones last week — 'y were going on the road yet again. It’s amazing to think th: (22) fans, young and old, will be lining up to see a band of senior citi ns thrusting their hips and shaking their skinny little bums. eizens The Stones are the living (23) _ that "you don’t have to spend your geezer years being, well, a geezer. Suil, there’s (24) unsettling about sexagenarians who 25) on going this way. One wonders why these guys, millionaires many (26) over, with enough grandchildren to (27) a nursery, find it necessary to remain active in a field that devours most men by age 30. There’s not (28) mystery about it. Retirement and inactivity are out. Grandparents must now (29) second or third careers, or hike the Himalayas or jump out of aeroplanes. As people live longer and longer, society is demanding that the old remain physically and mentally fit, to (30) _____ burdening the young. In the case of Sir Mick, the "busy ethic” means prancing around in front of 75,000 people, singing "Jumpin’ Jack Flash” one (31) ____. time. But must it be this way? ; There’s something to be said for rocking away the afternoon in lazy contemplation of a life well lived.” i K screaming A D kee; G nothing i B ae E more H proof L something C fill F much IT put up M take up N timesNYELVHELYESSEG } L——, ut special dri See meee = You are going to read an article abot one word that should not be there. It Is either grammatically incorrect or does not fit in with the sense of the text. « Read the text and then copy the extra word in the right box. + Some lines are correct. Indicate these lines with a tick (Vv). « The task begins with two examples (0). x $ é a 3 = = a Speeders to Be Sent for Lessons in Safe Driving (0) Speeding motorists are to be sent back to driving school as for an (0) alternative to gaining points on their license. (32)A national team is used to be set up within weeks following the (33) success of six pilot courses were run by the police. (34) Its aim is how to improve the driving of those caught fractionally (35) over the speed limit who have relatively clean licenses. (36) They will have to pay a £60 fine and at the cost of the (37) specially-tailored speed awareness course. (38) Lessons will include the using driving simulators to improve (39) drivers’ ability to spot hazards and judge speed. Drivers will also be (40) forced not to confront the potentially fatal consequences of going too fast.ER Hallott sziveg értése in this section you are going to hear the Es Joseph Furcillo. Story of a man called John . Your task will be to circle the lett er 01 or answers. Please note that in this task both anaes pe However, there Is always at least one correct answer. Thu be correct. might have to circle one or two letters, ¥. This means you + First, you will have some time to stu y play the whole recording in one eed ee nana al . Then, after a short pause, you will hear n 7 the re ths time we will play the toxt In shorter sections to sie you enough time to write down your answers. eae « Atthe end, you will have some more time to check your work. MOSIVAVTEA *Z Jack Nicholson (0) John Joseph Furcillo ... Awas born in 1936. B is an imaginary person. (1) June was a ... B dancer. ‘A well-known person. (2) Don was ... A born in Italy. B a good-looking man. Se... (3) Their love affair was problematic becau B June had a contract. A Don was married. (4) When they got married ..- | A June was only 17. B Don was divorced. (5) Little John was eventually ..- : , A put up for adoptation. B raised by his grandmother. i believed that his ... eta ne B grandmother was his mother. ‘A mother was his older sister. (7) John Joseph Furcillo is the .-- / A original aa of the film star we now know as Jack Nicholson. B hero of a new film starring Jack Nicholson.HALLOTT SZOVEG ERTESE } tin'this section you are going to hear an interview about fatness in the U.S. + Your task is to complete the answers: to the questions below. + First, you will have some time to study the task, and then we will play the whole recording in one piece. « Then, after a short pause, you will hear the recording again, but this time we will play the text in shorter sections to give you enough time to write down your answers. + At the end, you will have some more time to check your work. 2. FELADATSOR Obesity (0) How has the number of overweight Americans changed in the past decade? There are 50% more obese people today than there were a decade ago. (8) What is wrong with 44 million people in the U.S.? They are over the healthy weight for their height. (9) What is the annual cost of all this? It is more than every year. (10) Who is Dr Richard Carmona? He is the of the U.S.A. (11) What statistical figures does Dr Carmona provide to illustrate that American society has become more sedentary? The average child is watching TV or playing video games a day. (12) In what respect does he hold schools responsible for the present situation? A lot of schools have eliminated from their curriculum. (13) How many kids are considered to be overweight in the U.S. today? children. (14) Who does he say might be in a position to “break the cycle”? (Name any four of these circles.) (15) What kind of substances have been used by some food manufacturers "to give us a taste for unhealthy diets” according to some critics? They have added »_____and to their products. (16) What is the aim of the "goodwill campaign” initiated by Dr Carmona? The main aim is to reduce the in foodstuffs. (17) In what areas have fast food companies shown signs of improvement recently? They have revised their and put healthier foods on theirHALLOTT sz6vEG ERTESE : ‘section you are going to hearin Intl fee short ne\ ‘Your task Is to fill in the gaps In WS reports. one or two words. PS In the sentences below with «First, you will have some time to stud: we will play the whole recording in one an and then «Then, after a short pause, you will hear the recordi again, but this time we wil lay the text in shorter "3 sections to give you enough time t sections 0 write down your atthe end, you will have some more time to check your work Penalty / Mobile / McCartney New research suggests that penalty shoot-outs in crucial football matches can seriously (0) endanger the health of fans. The study claims that the number of as) rose by 25% when England lost to Argentina in a penalty competition in the World Cup of 1998. The findings back up the theory that such fatalities can be triggered by (19) . The authors believe that these exciting games generate considerable stress amongst fans, which can make their blood thicken and become more sticky and their (20) increase, which can be fatal in some cases. Researchers recommend that people at risk should be told how to (21) during matches, and they even suggest that the “lottery” of penalty shoot-out should perhaps be (22) on the grounds of public health. The second report tells us that that mobile telephone companies have been deluged by enquiries from the police about calls by (23) __—______ —______ As many as half a million requests are made each year, because mobile phone (24) has played a key role ina number of recent (25) as it did in the case of a man who was convicted of murder yesterday. ade by a suspect can be used by police to link — 0 Information on where and when a call is mi by | them to a crime scene or a (26) . The number of enquiries has risen so sharply that mobile phone companies have begun charging a(27)__—— for eve ery request. over Sir Paul The thi i itter (28) ¢ third report is about a bitter ( ) “Fae Gnier is Tsting 19 old Lennon- McCartney’s latest (29) ______-_—~" imi McCartney pene hey Ze waitten by Paul McCartney and John Lennon, claiming that these songs were, in effect, written non’s widow, Yoko Ono is furious and has called in the (30) __—" by him. John Leni OSLVAVTEA *ZERETTSEGI FELADATSOROK ANGOL NYELVBOL — EMELT SZINT raskészség You are staying in England taking part ‘month language course. You would like to take a job in order to earn some money and Improve your English. You have found the following advertisement on the Internet: Find a Part Time Job at The Picture People Do you love making a child smile? Are you passionate about achieving results? If you answered yes to the above questions, then apply today at The Picture People. We have over 300 portrait studios located throughout the country and are seeking dedicated, motivated and enthusiasti individuals for part-time opportunities! No Photography experience?! No Problem! We offer excellent photography training so that you can gain a skill that can be used for years to come. Contact Lucy Wilson: Iwilson@picturepeople.com You are interested in the job so you write an email of 120 words to Ms Wilson in which you include the following points: ¢ introduce yourself ¢ ask what exactly the job involves © enquire about the training Begin your email like this: Dear Ms Wilson,iRAsKEszskc¢ 7 British friend, Sean, has always been very adventuroue Nem he Is considering taking ui Yorn an expedition. He wants your opinion about It, pat WIND SAND & STARS Tel: 020 7359 7551 Website: www.windsandstars.co.uk Wind Sand & Stars are specialists in the Sinai Desert & Mountains and in tribal environments. We run an annual Sinai summer Expedition open to students aged 16 - 24. Participants trek in the central high mountain ranges travelling with the Bedu and sleeping out under the stars. They will also work on community-based projects for the nomadic Bedouin tribes including medical work, garden regeneration and irrigation. Write a letter of 220 words to Sean in which you give your opinion. Include the following points: ; « possible benefits of such an experience « dangers of such a trip ; « practical advice in case he decides to go Begin your letter like this: Dear Sean,