Saint George’s College

English Department
III Unit / 11th Grade
C. Geraghty

Name: ____KEY_____________ Class: 11 th

_____

Date: April 15th, 2016.

Instructions:
 Use a pen.
 You have 90 minutes to complete this test.

This test will assess the following abilities:

 Identify correct and incorrect uses of grammatical structures
 Transform words into different parts of speech
 Read for comprehension
Task 1: Multiple Choice Cloze1
Instructions: Read the text and then select the correct answer, A, B, C or D.

There is an example at the beginning:

(0) A situation B place C position D site

Environmental Concerns

Earth is the only (0) ... we know of in the universe that can support human
life. (1) ... human activities are making the planet less fit to live on. As the
western world (2) ... on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources
while half of the world's population do so (3) ... to stay alive we are rapidly
destroying the very resource we have by which all people can survive and
prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (4) ... built on or washed into the sea.
Renewable resources are exploited so much that they will never be able to
recover completely. We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere without
any thought of the consequences. As a (5) ... the planet's ability to support
people is being reduced at the very time when rising human numbers and
consumption are (6) ... increasingly heavy demands on it. The Earth's
natural resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air,
energy, medicines, warmth, shelter and minerals to (7) ... us fed,
comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the
resources they will (8) ... indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and
excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.

___1. A. Although B. Still C. Yet D. Despite

___2. A. continues B. repeats C. carries D. follows
___3. A. already B. just C. for D. entirely
___4. A. sooner B. neither C. either D. rather
___5. A. development B. result C. reaction D. product
___6. A. doing B. having C. taking D. making
___7. A. hold B. maintain C. stay D. keep
___8. A. last B. stand C. go D. remain

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Task 2: Open Cloze2 (Adapted from http://www.flo-joe.com/fce/students/tests/2_oclts3.htm)

Instructions: Read the following extract from a brochure giving advice on

taking an examination. For questions 1-8, write the word which best fits in
each space. Use only one word in each space.

There is an example at the beginning: (0) to

Exam Tips

When the day comes give yourself plenty of time (0) ... do everything:
have breakfast but don't drink (1) ... much; go to the toilet; arrive on time,
but not too early or you will find yourself getting more and more nervous
while you wait to start.

In the exam, calm (2) ... down by breathing deeply and thinking positively.
Read the exam questions carefully and underline all of the key instruction
words (3) ... indicate how the questions should be answered. If possible
start with the ones (4) ... can do easily to give you confidence. Remember
what you've learnt from practicing questions and doing mock exams
previously and plan your use of time. Don't panic (5) ... everyone around
you seems to start writing furiously straight away and don't be tempted to
follow their example.

Finally, after the exam, don't join in a discussion about (6) ... everyone else
did, (7) ... you want to frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for
the next exam. Above (8) ..., remember that exams are not designed to
catch you out, but to find out what you know, what you understand and
what you can do.

1. __too______________________ 5. ____if/when_______

2. _____yourself_________ 6. ________what________________

3. _______that/which______ 7. ___________unless___________

4. _______________you_________ 8. ___________all_____________

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Task 3: Word Formation3
Instructions: Read the text and then type the correct form of the word in
CAPITALS to complete the gaps.

There is an example at the beginning.

Food Production
In the not-too-distant past farm animals were able to
live (0) NATURAL lives in what we would now term NATURE
'free-range' conditions. Such farming methods however,
were not able to supply the rapidly growing (1) ... POPULATE
of the world and the increasing demands on food
(2) ... In order to cope with this rising demand, factory CONSUME
farming methods were introduced along with the (3) ... DEVELOP
of genetically engineered (4) ... hormones, which GROW
resulted in a massive increase in food production. PRODUCE
However, these developments in the use of factory
farming and drug (5) ... have led to a widespread TREAT
feeling that animals are being caused a lot of distress
and that the quality of the food itself suffers as a
consequence. Certainly, many people (6) ... with the idea AGREE
of keeping animals in one building for their entire (7) ... EXIST
and argue that more emphasis should be given to (8) ... ALTERNATE
farming methods.

1. __population_______ 5. _treatment(s)_______

2. consumption______________ 6. _disagree_________

3. __________development____ 7. _existence_________________

4. _growth_____ 8. __alternative__

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Task 4: Key Word Transformation4
Instructions: For questions 1-6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
between two and five words, including the word given.

1. "Have you been on holiday recently, Jane?" asked Tony.

BEEN
Tony asked Jane ... if she had been
whether she had been
if she'd been
whether she'd been.......... on holiday recently.

2. I was too tired to go to the party.

THAT
I was ... so tired that
so exhausted that..... I couldn't go to the party.

3. There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.

WASTE
It's ..... a waste of time........ asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.

4. I'm sure it was Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.

MUST
It ..... must have been...... Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.

5. We demanded to see the hotel manager to make our complaint.

SEEING
We ..... insisted on seeing
insisted upon seeing.... the hotel manager to make our complaint.

6. The boss wouldn't object to you going early today.

OBJECTION
The boss would not .. have any objection to.... you going early today.

Task Five: Multiple Choice

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Instructions: You are going to read a magazine article about crime prevention. For
Questions 1-6, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D and write it on the line next to the
question number.

BE WEB WISE
Protect your computer, by all means, but don't forget to protect yourself, advises web
safety expert, Amanda Knox.

We're always being urged to stay safe online. But in an era where the internet is part of
our everyday lives - for work, fun, study, shopping, even managing finances - it's not
always easy to spot the dangers. Web safety expert, Amanda Knox, explores some of the
issues lurking in cyberspace.

Her first piece of advice is to install software and a firewall to protect your computer from
viruses, hackers and criminals who want to steal your data or financial information. "Think
of these as your first line of defence," says Amanda.

So much for protecting yourself against intruders, but what about other problems? Say
you've accidentally deleted an important file or you've been at the mercy of a natural
disaster. Katy Marsh runs an online photography business from home and when a fire
destroyed part of her house it could easily have spelled ruin for her business too. "Luckily I
keep a regular back-up of my data so it wasn't a catastrophe." Amanda advises that while
back-ups are good to have we must ensure we protect our computers to start with.

Whilst most of us are aware of the need to protect our computers, it seems we're more lax
when it comes to looking out for ourselves, at least according to a recent web awareness
survey. Web safety specialists say better personal awareness is needed and this is due in
part to the rise of 'Social Networking' sites like 'Facebook' or 'Twitter', which allow us to
connect with people around the world with similar interests and professional
backgrounds. Chris Simpson, a computer programmer, learnt the hard way. "I joined a free
online networking group in the hope of making some professional contacts to help me find
a new job. After a month, one of my online contacts invited me to take out a subscription
to a club that promised access to a network of job recruiters. It turned out to be a waste of
money. I ended up a laughing stock with my mates - they couldn't believe that someone in
my job could get taken in so easily." No wonder then that Amanda warns, "It's easy to get
complacent and let our guard down when we meet someone with the same interests
online."

This brings us to other potential pitfalls. Are the people you meet online who they really
claim to be? Can you be sure the person you're chatting with is in fact a 22-year-old Maths
undergraduate from London and not someone merely masquerading as a student to win
your trust? Khaled, a postgrad from Manchester University, quickly realised that it was
unwise of him to post his phone number and email address in the public forum of an
online academic discussion group. He was soon bombarded with unwanted emails and
nuisance phone calls. Yet, it's astonishing how many highly educated people do this
without considering the consequences that anyone in the world could use the information
to make (unwanted) contact.
When networking and joining online communities it's better to be cautious about the
amount of personal information you share. For example, it isn't always necessary to use
your real name as a username when registering for a service. You could instead use a
pseudonym, or a name that doesn't give away your real identity to other users. And is it
really important to tell the world details about your school, college or any local clubs
you're a member of? Sometimes it pays to be a little vague and simply say something like
'I'm studying at college in Madrid at the moment and I'm a member of a local tennis club'.

If you do experience problems from another user be prepared to report them for misusing
the service. You'll be doing other users a favour too. And if all else fails, check to see if it is
easy to delete your account and leave the service if you choose to and that you have the
option to delete all your details. A general rule of thumb is not to post any information
about yourself that you would not be happy for the world to know - not just now but in
years to come. This includes photographs of yourself, particularly embarrassing shots of
you at that party which you may later regret! It's not always easy to remove information
after it's been posted so you - not to mention your future employer - may have an
unpleasant surprise a few years down the line.

___1. In the second paragraph the phrase 'first line of defence' suggests something
a) is the only option.
b) offers protection.
c) is an instruction.
d) shows weakness.
___2. The effect of the fire was
a) worse for Katy's business than her home.
b) to ruin Katy's business.
c) not as serious for Katy's business as it could have been.
d) to make Katy start to back up her data.
___3. According to the web awareness survey, our attitude to our personal safety is
a) relaxed.
b) concerned.
c) positive.
d) uncertain.
___4. Regarding Khaled's experience, the writer is surprised that
a) people telephone complete strangers.
b) people don't think of the results of their actions online.
c) university students take part in online discussions.
d) people sent emails to Khaled without asking permission.
___5. What tip does the writer give for joining an online community?
a) Always use a false name.
b) Make sure you are properly registered.
c) Limit the information you give to others.
d) Tell other users where you're studying.
___6. In the final paragraph, the writer advises people
a) not to put photos online.
b) to apply for a job online.
c) not to have any personal information online.
d) to consider what may cause problems in the future.
Task Six: Gapped Text

Instructions: You are going to read a magazine article about Sarah Bryant, an
acupuncturist. Six sentences have been removed from the article on the left. Choose
the most suitable sentence from the list A-G on the right for each part (1-6) of the
article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

This month in lifestyles we feature Sarah a practising acupuncturist.

I’ve done a lot of travelling in Europe and Asia throughout my adult life and it was
whilst I was teaching in China that I became interested in acupuncture. It is common
for people there to have acupuncture treatment, not only if they’re ill but also to
prevent the onset of diseases. It was after returning from China and witnessing how
successful it had been that I reached the decision to become an acupuncturist myself. I
was lucky to discover that the town where I lived had a famous and well-reputed
college of traditional acupuncture.

Alternative medicine is particularly important for me because I firmly believe that it

works on the level of body, mind and spirit. ___1___

Of course this medicine is very powerful and can consequently have powerful side
effects. Alternative medicine like acupuncture on the other hand is aimed at treating
the person as a whole. When a person’s ill, there’s something in their life which is
putting their energy levels out of balance. What alternative therapies try to do is help
to gradually push that energy back into balance. The result is that any disease present
might naturally disappear as it cannot survive when energies are balanced.

The treatments consist largely of balancing the energy between the different
meridians of a person’s body. ___2__. Treatment aims to free blocks of energy in these
meridians which may be causing ill health and which may have been there for many
years.

It would be an odd state of affairs if a practising alternative therapist had not had
treatment themselves and this is certainly not the case for myself. ___3___. I’ve never
suffered particularly from physical problems but treatment for my mental and spiritual
wellbeing has been very successful.

I’ve treated a wide range of people for various conditions, for example people
suffering from stress and anxiety and helped them to cope with stressful situations in
their lives. ___4___.

There’s another woman who suffers from arthritis of the hip and at the moment I’m
treating an old lady who has several health problems, one of them being Parkinson’s
Disease. All these people have found that acupuncture has made them feel more
balanced in themselves and they have certainly benefited from the treatment.
To date I currently own the Licentiate in Acupuncture. This course lasted three years
and I had to go to the college about one weekend in three. ___5___.

I had a large amount of homework to do and practical work, which I did two or three
evenings a week. This entailed locating points on different people. As you can imagine,
this isn’t straightforward as people are different sizes and have different shaped
bodies.

In the future I hope to set up an alternative health clinic which will involve myself as an
acupuncturist but perhaps other people as well. ___6___. I’d like to set this up
somewhere in a rural setting, where people could enjoy coming not only for the
treatment but where they would be able to sit and enjoy the scenery, go for walks and
basically feel free from the stresses of life.

Options:

A These are twelve acupuncture channels along which energy travels in the human
body.
B Also on a physical level I’ve treated a woman for problems with eczema.

C I'd like to work with practitioners of homeopathy, reflexology, aromatherapy and

perhaps counselling.

D There was a lot more to it than that though.

E Contrary to popular belief, having the needles placed in your body is quite painless.

F I’ve had a lot of acupuncture treatment and found it particularly useful.

G This is very different from Western medicine which is supposed to work solely on the
body.

Answers:
1. ______G_____________ 4. __________B_________
2. _______A____________ 5. ___________D________
3. ______F_____________ 6. ____________C_______

Part Seven: Multiple Matching

Instructions: Read a selection of letters from a driving magazine. For questions 1-10,
choose from the people (A-E). The people may be chosen more than once.

Your Letters
This month we feature your early driving experiences:
A: Terry
I'd been taking lessons for a year before I passed my driving test at the age of eighteen,
but my dad never gave me any help. Even after I'd passed he never let me use the car.
So I used to take my dad's keys before leaving the apartment block where we lived and
would run round to the car park at the back where my father left the car at night. He
hardly ever used the car after getting in from work. I used to go and see my girlfriend
or just drive around and then come back and leave the car in exactly the same place.
One night though, I got back at around ten thirty only to find there were no parking
spaces left. I suppose because I went in and told my dad the truth straight away he was
quite good about it. Although he did stop my allowance for four weeks.

B: Carl
My most unfortunate driving experience happened ages ago, before I'd actually passed
my driving test. My girlfriend's father used to let her borrow his car whenever we were
going to the cinema or something. Anyway, I'd been thinking about learning to drive
and I persuaded her to let me have a go. We took the car down to the beach on the
sand where no one could see us and she let me take the wheel. We were having such
fun that we didn't notice the tide was coming in until the car was actually swimming in
the water. We had to leave the car where it was and catch the bus back to tell her dad.
By the time the three of us returned, the car was almost covered in water. Needless to
say, her father wasn't too pleased. The funny thing is her dad ended up selling me the
car after I passed my test.

C: Sarah
I was teaching my mum to drive and we were coming down a rather narrow road
which had cars parked on both sides. Suddenly, from nowhere there was a young man
on a bike coming towards us. Mum slammed the brakes on but he crashed into us,
landed on the car and then rolled off. My mother and I both jumped out of the car to
see if he was all right. Fortunately, he stood up and said he was OK, just a little shaken.
My mum offered to give him some money for the repair of the bike, and then an old
lady came along. When she saw what had happened, she began shouting at my
mother, saying she must have been driving too fast and that it was a bad example to
set her young daughter. Poor old mum didn't say a word and I had to explain that she
was still learning to drive.
D: Karen
My advice about learning to drive would be to have proper lessons from a qualified
instructor and never to let a friend or family member try to teach you. It's a
guaranteed way to spoil a good relationship. Every Sunday, when the traffic was
quieter, my father would pick me up and take me for a drive along the streets of our
hometown and give me a lecture on how to drive, explaining everything he was doing
and why. Eventually it was my turn to have a go. My dad was so nervous that he
panicked before I'd even started up the engine. He used to shout at the slightest
mistake, and when the lesson was finally over he'd come home and have a large glass
of whisky to calm down.
E: Mike
I didn't start learning to drive until I was twenty one. I'd spent lots of money on lessons
but I was a terrible driver, I must admit. The first time I took my driving test nobody
expected me to pass. But after failing another four times the pressure was really on. I
took my test for a sixth time and failed yet again, but I was too embarrassed to admit it
to my family, so I just pretended that I'd passed after all. My family were delighted and
my father went out and bought me a car the next day. I didn't know what to do so I
just got in and drove. I continued to drive - illegally - for three months. Fortunately I
was never stopped by the police and the next time I took my driving test I passed.

Answers:
A. Terry Which person('s)
B. Carl C. Sarah D. Karen E. Mike

__C____ 1) mother was accused of driving dangerously?

__B____2) bought a car?

__B____3) drove his girlfriend’s dad’s car?

 __E____4) drove alone without a license?

__C____5) had to defend one of their parents?

__A____6) drove their father’s car without permission?

__D____7) used to make their father nervous?

__E____8) paid for driving lessons?

__A____9) had no driving instruction from their father?

__D____10) was given driving lessons by their father?

Self Assessment
How did I prepare for this
exam?

On a scale of 1 (not
confident at all) to 10
(extrememly confident),
how are you feeling about
taking the FCE?
What can Connor do to
improve class?