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TEST OF ENGLISH Test No. 0803

Time allowed: 60 minutes
PART A LISTENING
I. Listen to the tape and fill in the blank with a word that you hear in order. Write
the words on the Answer Sheet.
barman (1). (2).. (3)..
continue (4)..... (5).. (6)..
(7).. London (8). (9)..
(10) (11). America (12)
(13). (14).. policeman (15).

II. Listen to the talk and answer the questions. Write your answer on the Answer
Sheet.
1. Where did Steve go last week?............................
2. When did the thief take his trousers?............................................
3. Why did the woman know about Steve accident?.......................................
4. Who was Mr.Daley?.............................
5. How could the thief get into Steves house?................................................

PART B - USE OF ENGLISH.

I. Choose the correct form of the verbs to fill the numbered blanks in the
following letter. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) on the answer sheet.
Archie Macfarlane is an unusual person. Although he (1) ................. an old man, he is
(2) ..................... in very tough sporting activities like parachuting, mountaineering,
and water-skiing. He started (3) ......................... when he was 62 (although he (4)
................... he was younger), and he (5) .................. 18 parachute jumps over the last
six years. In fact, he (6) ....................... much older than that, and he is really (7)
...................... too old to take part in outdoor sporting activities. Recently he (8)
............................ the place of honour a a parachutists meeting. His wife and daughter
(9) ............................ about him and they wish that he (10) .............................. doing
such things.

1. A was B is C has been D wasnt

2. A interest B interesting C being interested D interested
3. A parachuting B to parachute C parachute D parachuted
4. A said B says C say D have said
5. A did B is doing C has done D does
6. A was B is C has been D isnt
7. A to become B become C has become D becoming
8. A is given B was given C is giving D has given
9. A worried B had worried C are worrying D are worried
10. A will will B stop C would stop D were stopped

II. Choose the right word/phrase to fill the blank in the following sentences.
Write your choice (A, B, C or D) in the answer sheet.
1. Hello, _____________ I speak to Tom, please.

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A. can B. could C. may D. (all A,B,C are correct)
2. Its getting cold. Youd better not _____________ without a coat.
A. go out B. to go out C. going out D. have gone out
3. He says hes sorry _____________ what he did, so you need not get angry.
A. for B. at C. of D. up
4. The teacher _____________ we studied last year no longer teaches in our school.
A. who B. with whom C. whose D. from whom
5. You shouldnt study here. Theres _____________ noise in this room.
A. too many B. too much C. a lot D. too
6. If this animal escapes from the cage, it _____________ people.
A. will kill B. kills C. would kill D. would have killed
7. After paying a bill, you are given a _____________ to show that you have paid.
A. receiver B. receipt C. reception D. receptionist
8. Do you know _______?
A. what wrong was it with C. what wrong was with it
B. what's wrong with it D. what wrong is it with
9. I look forward to _____________ John this summer.
A. see B. have seen C. seeing D. seen
10. How about a beafsteak? - No thanks, Im _____________ vegetarian.
A. a B. an C. the D. (nothing)

PART C READING

I. Read the following passage and choose the right option to answer the
question or to finish the sentences. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the
answer sheet.
Although Paris is often considered the city of romance, there are about a million of single
adults living there. Many of them say that Frances capital is one of the most difficult
places to meet people. This complaints has suggested a phenomenon known as
supermarket dating.
At Galerie Lafayette Gourmet, singles can shop for more than just the items on their
grocery list. They can look for someone who has blue eyes, brown hair, and is 1.8 meter
tall, or whatever may be on their romantic shopping list. At this location, single people of
all ages can schedule their shopping for Thursday nights between 6:30 and 9:00 P.M.
When they walk through the door, they pick up a purple basket to advertise that they are
looking for love. They try to arrive early because the baskets disappear quickly, and then
they have to wait in line for their turn to wander the store aisles. With purple baskets in
hand, shoppers can consider their romantic options while they pick out their groceries.
When they are ready to pay, they can go to the checkout line that is especially for singles
to chat.
Most of the people who look for love in the supermarket do not trust Internet dating. They
know that it is easy to lie about ones appearance or age over the Internet. In addition,
things in peoples grocery baskets can say something about their character or intentions.
Buying pet food can be a man with sensitive sides. Women who fill their baskets with
low-fat food show their healthy style of living. These days its possible to find much more
than food at a grocery store.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. Grocery shopping. B. The best store in Paris.
C. The disadvantage of Internet dating. A place to meet potential dates.

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2. What is Galerie Lafayette Gourmet
A. A grocery store. B beauty salon.
C. A single club. D dating service.
3. What do shoppers at Galerie Lafayette Gourmet use purple baskets to do?
A. To show that they want a date. B. To hold a lot of groceries.
C. To look fashionable. D. To advertise for the shop.
4. Which of the following statements is NOT true?
A. Galerie Lafayette Gourmet support supermarket dating.
B. The shop opens between 6 :30 and 9 :00 P.M.
C. There is a special checkout line for the singles at Galerie Lafayette
Gourmet.
D. The shoppers can get to know something about the others looking at things
in their basket.
5. What should you do if you want to look for a date at Galery Lafayette Gourmet?
A. Buy pet food C. Carry a shopping list
B. Go shopping on Thursday evening D. Shop with a friend
6. According to the passage, why do people look for love in supermarket?
A. Because it is safer than Internet dating
B. Because many shoppers are good-looking
C. Because dating services are expensive D. Because it is very convenient
7. In line 7, what does this location refer to?
A. The shopping list B. Galery Lafayette Gourmet
C. Paris D. A supermarket
8. What can best replace the word turn in line 11?
A. Place B. opportunity C. bend D. change
9. According to the passage, what would happen to the late shoppers?
A. They cant get into the shop. B. They have to wait for their date.
C. They cant get the purple shopping basket.
D. They cant advertise for themselves.
10. What does the word their in line 17 refer to?
A. People B. Baskets
C. Both of them D. None of them

PART D WRITING
I. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same
as the sentence printed above it. Write the sentences in the answer sheet
1. We want to buy a new car, so we ask Jim to lend us some money.
If Jim lends .....................................................................................
2. Where do they grow that special flower?
Where is .....................................................................................?
3. He studies harder than his brother does.
His brother doesn't.
4. Despit being poor, he wasnt always unhappy.
Although.
5. Please do not open the door!
Would you mind ?

II. Write a letter of 10-12 sentences to your pen friend, telling about the time you
have spent learning English.

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TEST OF ENGLISH - ANSWER SHEET Test No. 0803

Students full name.Total Mark: ..

PART A LISTENING

I. Words
1 6 11
2 7 12
3 8 13

4 9 14

5 10 15

II. Answers
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2
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PART B - USE OF ENGLISH.

I. II.
A/B/C/D A/B/C/D
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
9 9
10 10

PART C READING
I.
A/B/C/D A/B/C/D A/B/C/D A/B/C/D A/B/C/D

1 3 5 7 9

2 4 6 8 10

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PART D WRITING
I. Answers
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II. Letter
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TEST OF ENGLISH - ANSWER KEY
Students full name... Test No0803

PART A LISTENING (20 points)

I. Words (1 pt each)

1 autumn 6 England 11 Excellent

2 Breakfast 7 Foreign 12 Accountant
3 Compare 8 Tomato 13 Agreement
4 Concert 9 Usually 14 Dangerous
5 Britain 10 photograph 15 photographer
II. Answer (1 pts each)
1 To the department store
2 When he was in the changing room/when he was trying new
trousers.
3 Because Steve/he phoned her.
4 The thief.
5 He used/By using Steves keys

PART B - USE OF ENGLISH. (20 pts)

I. (1 pt each) II. (1 pt each)
A/B/C/D A/B/C/D
1 B 1 D
2 D 2 A
3 A 3 A
4 A 4 B
5 C 5 B
6 B 6 A
7 D 7 B
8 B 8 B
9 D 9 C
10 C 10 A

PART C READING (30 pts)

I. (3 pts each)
A/B/C/D A/B/C/D A/B/C/D A/B/C/D A/B/C/D

1 D 3 A 5 B 7 B 9 C
2 A 4 B 6 A 8 B 10 A

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PART D WRITING (30 pts)

I. Complete the second sentence in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed above it. (10 pts, 2 pts each)
1. If Jim lends us some money, we will/can buy a new car.
2. Where is that special flower grown?
3. His brother doesnt study as hard as he does.
4. Id better get back to work.
5. Although he was poor, he wasnt always unhappy.

II. Letter (20 pts)

The letter will be marked for 10 points over the following criteria:
Format: with date, greeting, ending and good-bye. (5 points)
Content: ideas in good cohesion and coherence (10 points)
Grammar, spelling, punctuation (5 points)