Exam preparation

1 For questions 1–7, read the text below and decide which answer (a, b, c or d) best fits each gap.

Notre Dame Cathedral

Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, also called Notre Dame de Paris (meaning ‘Our Lady of Paris’
in French) is a Gothic cathedral located in Paris, France.
Notre Dame Cathedral with its 1 sculptures and stained glass windows shows
the heavy influence of naturalism. It was one of the very first Gothic cathedrals; its building
work began way back in the 12th century and did not 2 until 200 years later. It is
3 one of the most prominent cathedrals in France and one of the oldest, too. The
4 of various styles of architechture in the building shows how long it took to
build. These different styles add to the beauty of this wonderful building.
Notre Dame Cathedral didn’t 5 have flying buttresses included in its design. But
after the construction of the cathedral began, the thinner walls grew higher and fractures
began to occur. The cathedral architects 6 that a solution to the problem was to
build supports around the outside walls, and later additions continued the pattern.
According to recent reports, Notre Dame has become one of the top most visited tourist
spots in Paris over the last few years. This is why there was immediate global support when it
was 7 damaged some years ago.

1 a) artificial b) depressed c) cosy d) dramatic

2 a) praise b) contrast c) cease d) match
3 a) basically b) dramatically c) automatically d) lively
4 a) praise b) criticism c) presence d) absence
5 a) considerably b) originally c) basically d) gradually
6 a) praised b) aimed c) pointed d) argued
7 a) considerably b) automatically c) gradually d) cheerfully

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 2  or questions 1–7, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap.
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Use only ONE word in each gap.

Is it OK to be a ‘night owl’?
With the rise of remote work, there’s been a noticeable change in people’s behaviour as many
say they feel more productive at night. ‘Night owls’ are not fans of getting up 1
the crack of dawn; they prefer to 2 a snooze in the afternoon (after they have had
lunch) and they can work late into the night. Sometimes they don’t even sleep 3
wink and they are perfectly fine with it. But the real question is: are night owls or morning
people more productive?
Contrary to popular belief, one group isn’t better than the other. In fact, numerous studies
on night owls and ‘early birds’ point 4 that the differences between them are
often related to other aspects of life. According to experts, comparing both groups is like
comparing two ice cream flavours – vanilla and chocolate. They’re both sweet, but people
will always choose one over the other. So, morning larks are just more 5 to waking
up early and doing their jobs first thing in the morning, while night owls prefer to stay up at
night and sleep 6 a log the next morning.
7 conclusion, both night owls and early birds are equally productive, just at
different times of the day. There’s nothing wrong with belonging to one group or the other.
It’s just how your brain is wired.

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 3 Complete the gaps with the correct form of the words.

TV series
The popularity of TV series is undeniable: several studies show that they are currently
having more success than films. Perhaps, the most 1 feature is how the shows 1 STRIKE
have entered popular culture. For instance, there are 2 catchphrases in many of 2 COMEDY
them that have adjusted informal language and slang. Furthermore, studies have proved
that there is a 3 improvement in the English skills of those international college 3 VISION
students who mainly learn the language through watching TV series. In the study, teachers
were asked to 4 such students, and they recognized that this activity seemed to 4 OBSERVATION
be a tool that helped them learn the English language.
There are, however, certain aspects of TV series that some people find 5 . They 5 ANNOY
claim that TV series are not great for teenagers because they often show toxic relationships
in a positive way. For example, in one popular show the guy never really understood why
his girlfriend put so much effort into her new career. His behaviour was really 6 6 IRRITATE
because he wanted her to focus on him instead of her job. They eventually ended up
together, but she gave up pursuing a career abroad for him. The series suggested that this
was romantic, but several reviews said this was 7 . 7 TASTE

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 4  omplete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the
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word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including
the word given.

1 They started watching TV immediately after their parents went out.

SOON
They started watching TV went out.
2 We should buy more drinks because more people might come.
CASE
We should buy more drinks come.
3 We won’t start the test if you don’t clear your desks.
UNTIL
We won’t start the test your desks.
4 I’m sorry, but I didn’t hear the last part.
CATCH
Sorry, but I that last bit.
5 Valery will go if you give her more money.
UNLESS
Valery won’t go her more money.

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