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Unit 2 - Task 3 - Comprehension Quiz

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Question 1 Read the text "Are you in love?" and complete the following sentence:
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You think you are falling in love. You are really attracted to a certain person. But this happened before
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If you are in love…
You will find yourself talking to or telephoning the person for no reason. (You might pretend there’s a
reason but often there is not).
You will find yourself bringing this person into every conversation. (“When I was in Mexico -, “a friend
begins. You interrupt with, “my boyfriend made a great Mexican dinner last week”).
You might suddenly be interested in things you used to avoid. (“When a woman asks me to tell her all
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about football, I know she is fallen in love,”) said a TV sports announcer.
Ok, so you’ve fallen in love. But falling in love is one thing, and staying in love is another thing. How 
can you tell, as time passes, that you are still in love? If you stay in love, your relationship will change.
You might not talk as much about the person you are in love with. You might not always call him or 
her so often. But this person will nevertheless become more and more important in your life.
You’ll find that you can be yourself with this person. When you first fell in love, you were probably
afraid to admit certain things about yourself. But now you can be totally honest. You can trust him or
her to accept you as you are. Falling in love is great – staying in love is even better!
Taken from: Richards, J. Proctor, S. & Hull, J. (1997) New interchange 3rd edition, (P. 59) Cambridge
university press.
You are staying in love if you…

Select one:
a. Can be honest about yourself / suddenly have new interests.

b. Can be honest about yourself / can trust in the other.

c. Can trust in the other / call for no reason.

d. Talk about the other person all the time / call for no reason.

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Question 2 Choose the correct option without spelling mistake:
Complete
If Ana doesn’t study ___
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Select one:
a. she will be latte.

b. she will fail the exam.

c. she won’t studies.

d. she will failed the exam.

Question 3 Choose the best option to complete the sentence:

Complete
We are not sure that he will be able to_______ the shock of going bankrupt.
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Select one:
a. rely on

b. get over

c. take up

d. put through

Question 4 Choose the right answer of the question according to the reading "My Life":
Complete
What did he use to drink in Romania?
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I used to live in Romania but now I live in Barcelona, Spain. I have lived here for seven years now, so
I am used to the lifestyle. Life is more hectic here than in Romania. I had to get used to eating lots of
seafood. In Romania I used to eat fish only once or twice a year. It took me a while to get used to
having lunch late - the first months in Barcelona I used to be hungry all the time! I also had to get
used to a different mentality. People in Barcelona are more laid-back and spend time outdoors with
their friends. 
Now I am used to meeting up with friends after dinner, which often happens after 10 o'clock at night.
The thing I can't get used to is the coffee. In Romania I used to drink a lot of coffee but it was much 
less strong. Now I always add extra water to my coffee to be able to drink it.
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Taken from: http://www.ejerciciodeingles.com/ejercicios-distinguir-used-to-be-used-toget-used-to/D 

Select one:
a. He used to drink beer.

b. He used to drink strong coffee.

c. He used to drink a lot of coffee.

d. He used to drink milk everyday.

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Question 5 Read the text "Gateway to the Global Village" and answer the following question:
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Britain’s capital is a treasure trove of foreign culture. People from all over the world live in London and
Mark 0.0 out of 1.0 the result is a thrilling multiculturalism: cafés, restaurants, shops and markets offer you the world on
your doorstep. Come and meet people who are…
A. Indian
After the Irish, the Indian community is the second largest in London. The first Indians arrived in 1597
and more came after the founding of the East India trading company in the seventeenth century.
Numbers increased when India became independent in 1947 but the community really took off in the
1950s and 1960s with employment opportunities around Heathrow airport. Although “Little Indians”
exist all over London, the most striking is the district of Southhall in West London, not far from the
airport. Here Indian foodstalls and video shops are everywhere, spicy aromas fill the air, and women
stroll around wearing the typical colourful sari, just as in India. In McDonald’s, the piped music is
refreshingly Indian.
B. Portuguese
The supermarkets and shops in Lambeth and Stockwell Roads are the most obvious indication that
you are in “Little Portugal”, but there is much more to this community than that. Over 20,000
Portuguese live south of the River Thames. The majority have come from the island of Madeira rather
than from the mainland of Portugal. This close-knit community is mad about football and folk-dancing
and holds its own carnival every February. It’s a community that is determined to hold on to its
traditions and it’s a great place to experience Madeiran culture.
C. Caribbean
When the ship Emperor Windrush docked in 1948 with its 500 immigrants, it marked the start of the
main period of Caribbean immigration, stimulated by British economic expansion. Since then, over
300,000 have established vibrant communities all around London. The greatest Caribbean
celebration is the Notting Hill Carnival, now Europe’s largest street party, which takes place every
August. However, Brixton, in South London, is the hub of the community. As you step out of the
Underground station into Brixton Market, your senses are stimulated by the noise, the bright colors
and the rhythmic sound of Caribbean music. This is one of the best places to shop for food in London.
However, the area has become a very popular place to live and prices are rising.

D. Japanese
Finchley and Hendon in North London are the principal centers for Japanese people. The national 
affection for golf has had a noticeable effect on these areas – if you drive up Finchley Road, you have
an almost unlimited choice of golf shops and courses. Other than this, there is little evidence of a 
community. Although there are restaurants and food stores here, most socializing takes place at
home. It isn’t as permanent as other communities, either – many Japanese arrive on five-year 
contracts in the banking and technology sectors and then return home afterwards. The best
restaurants tend to be in central London, where most of the community works.
E. Polish
The Polish community isn’t as distinct as some other ethnic communities in London. Andrzej
Morawicz, President of a well-known Polish club, puts this down to integration. “When you are a large
enough community, it’s easy to hold on to your culture and customs. In comparison, the Polish
community has become part of British society to a large extent, so keeping up traditions isn’t so
easy”. All the same, you can hear Polish conversations along King Street in Hammmersmith, West
London, where newsagents’ windows are full of advertisements in Polish for the benefit of the local
community. There are also plenty of clubs, restaurants and food shops that help to keep traditions
alive. There is even a daily Polish-language newspaper, Dziennik Polski.
Taken from: Fast Track to FCE Longman Pearson Education Limited 2001
Which community lives and works in a different area?

Select one:
a. Indian.

b. Portuguese.

c. Polish.

d. Japanese.
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Question 6 Complete the paragraph with the correct word, using past tense:
Complete
At 7:30, Jane's alarm clock rang and she woke up. She opened the shutters and let the sunshine in.
Mark 1.0 out of 1.0 She ______ (feel) ready for her Saturday morning jogging.

Select one:
a. feel

b. was feeling

c. felt

d. feeling

Question 7 According to the text "The Fishermen", the fishermen were lost for about:
Complete
Three Taiwanese fishermen were rescued yesterday from a small uninhabited island in the South
Mark 1.0 out of 1.0 Pacific. The men had disappeared for more than three months. They had left Taiwan in a small fishing
boat and had planned a week-long trip. On their fifth day, however, they encountered a typhoon, and
it badly damaged their boat. Fortunately, no one was hurt. After the storm had passed, they
discovered that the engine wouldn ́t start, so their boat just drifted at sea for over a month.
During this time, the fishermen caught fish to eat and drank rain water to stay alive. Finally, the boat
drifted toward a small island. When it got close enough, the men jumped out and swam to shore. On
the island, they found fresh fruit and vegetables, and they continued to catch fish to eat. The
fishermen had lived on the island for two months when a passing ship rescued them. Although the
three men had lost a lot of weight, they were still in fairly good shape. Their families feared that the
fishermen had died during the typhoon. They were surprised and happy that the ship had found them
and that they were safe and sound.
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Select one:
a. Three Months. 
b. One long week.
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c. Two weeks.

d. A month.

Question 8 Read the following definition and according to it, select the correct word that best fits the definition:
Complete
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard, typically in a person’s character, a plan, or a system.
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Select one:
a. Strong point.

b. Weak.

c. Shortcomings.

d. Advantage.

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Question 9 Choose the best option to complete the sentence:
Complete
The teacher is going to give a quiz _______
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Select one:
a. when the other students are arriving.

b. when the other students arrive.

c. when the other students are going to arrive.

d. when the other students arrived.

Question 10 Complete the conversation with the appropriate answer:

Complete
John: Carlos, if our team scores another goal, what will happen?
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Select one:
a. Carlos: They are going to win the game.

b. Carlos: They would win the game.

c. Carlos: They will win the game.

d. Carlos: They won the game.

Question 11 According to the text "The Tattoos", PPD is?

Complete
For many years tattoos were associated with sailors and soldiers, then in the 60s and 70s with bikers
Mark 1.0 out of 1.0 and heavy metal rock stars. But today more people from all social classes are having tattoos done
and there has been a significant increase in the number of women who have them.
Many famous people have had tattoos done too. Footballer David Beckham, and his wife, Victoria,
both have tattoos of their first son's name Brooklyn. David has one on his back and Victoria has one
on her arm. Other famous people include singers, actors and actresses such as Robbie Williams,
Britney Spears, and Angelina Jolie among others. 
Tattoos have existed for more than 5.000 years. The word tattoo comes from the Polynesian word
tatau, meaning ''symbol''. In Polynesia tattoos were a sign of social status and the transition from 
childhood to adult life. They became known in the West when sailors on voyages of discovery to the
Polynesian islands had tattoos done because they wanted to be accepted by native people or 
because they wanted a souvenir of their voyage.
The traditional method of tattooing is to make a drawing on the skin and then trace the lines of the
final tattoo by injecting ink under the skin, using a machine with a needle. Sounds painful? It is. But
not as painful (or expensive) as having a tattoo removed! Modern laser surgery has improved the
situation, but even with this method there is no guarantee that a tattoo can be completely removed.
So a lot of people have henna tattoos, which are not permanent. These are fine if the pure henna dye
is used, but sometimes artists use inferior dyes containing the chemical PPD, which can cause
permanent skin problems. There are also semi -permanent tattoos which can last for up to five years
Taken from: http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=4242

Select one:
a. The ink used in permanent tattoos.

b. None of the aboveyes that is correct.

c. A substance that cause health problems.

d. The mark that tattoos leave in the body.

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Question 12 Complete the following conversation with correct answer:
Complete
Had you visited England?
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Select one:
a. All right.

b. Yes, please.

c. Not at all.

d. Yes, of course, many times.

Question 13 Choose the right verb to complete the sentence:

Complete
He _________ twice in his life before the accident.
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Select one:
a. had driven

b. had drive

c. has driven

d. had not drove

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Question 14 Read the text "Living in the Big Apple" and answer the following question:
Complete
To most people, New York seems an incredibly exciting place to live. What do New Yorkers think of
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A. THE SINGLE GIRL-Sherrin Bernstein
Living in Manhattan is one big financial struggle for Sherrin Bernstein, a trainee beauty therapist. She
earns enough to pay the bills, but there is little left for luxuries. “I can’t afford to do expensive things”,
she says. But she can have a lot of fun in New York on a Budget. A good meal in a restaurant costs
little, and her favorite hobby is rollerblading in Central Park, which costs nothing. Apart from a short
break in Spain last year, Sherrin has not had a holiday in ten years. I wish I could go to Italy. It is a
fantastic place to go on vacations. She is paying her way through college and earns money by
working as a skating instructor. Despite the financial drawbacks, she loves New York. “The energy in
this city is incredible”. The worst aspect, according to Sherrin, is pollution and noise. I wish the alarms
would not go off through the night. It’s hard to get a good night’s sleep. The aggressive nature of New
Yorkers also makes her uncomfortable. “People push you out of the way on the subway or in the
street. Sometimes I long for a more peaceful way of life”.
B. THE FAMILY- Mr. and Mrs. Miles and their daughters
Seymour Miles, his wife, Jan, and their two daughters live in a three-bedroom apartment, which is
large by New York standards. Mr. Miles runs his own business and Jan is vice-president at a bank.
The Miles say they are fortunate they can afford to send their daughters to a private school. “The
school has an excellent academic reputation, every child has a computer. Things like that influenced
our decision to invest so much in their education”. Bringing children up in New York has its benefits
and drawbacks. A big advantage is access to New York’s rich cultural life. The girls go regularly to
museums and art galleries and see all the latest films. “In New York they are exposed to the diversity
of people, they see other cultures and are enriched by that” says Mr. Miles. The disadvantages is they
do not have the freedom to go out in the street and play. “We wish they could play safely in the
streets. Everything has to be supervised.” The Miles say New York is becoming more expensive and
dangerous to live in, so many people are leaving and moving out to the suburbs.
C. THE COUPLE- Mr and Mrs Rochford
A few years ago, Jeff Rochford considered moving out of New York, “where he’s lived in all his life.
“Crime was out of control, the economy was in mess. It was becoming a dangerous place to live. But
the clampdown on crime has improved the city tremendously”. Mr. Rochford and his wife, Verda, live
in a tiny one-bedroom apartment. Although it is expensive to live in Manhattan, Mr. Rochford says he 
feeds off the city’s energy and would not live anywhere else. “Here we’ve got everything at our
fingertips. Anything you want is available 24 hours a day. “Mrs. Rochford, however, who grew up on a 
farm in the country, says she has a “love-hate” relationship with New York. “I hate that feeling of being
closed in. We wish we could buy a bigger house”, she says. “We’re trying to save up for a bigger 
home”.
D. THE HOMELESS PERSON- Gerry Brown
Begging for coins on Fifth Avenue, Gerry Brown doesn’t display an ounce of self-pity. “A lot of wealthy
people live here and good luck to them. I know a lot of them and they give me money because they
like me”. Gerry, 44, has been unemployed for five years. He stays at a friend’s house and comes into
the city center every day. “I do odd jobs”. He gets financial support and food stamps each month from
the State. The rest of the time he earns money by going through rubbish bins and picking out cans
and bottles for recycling. “I find stuff, like televisions and radios and sell them”, he says. He is
experienced enough to know to look after himself. “I know where to get a free shower. I know where
to get food – the supermarkets, the restaurants – they all give it away.”
Taken from: Fast Track to FCE Longman Pearson Education Limited 2001
Who is able to get things without paying?

Select one:
a. Mr. and Mrs. Miles.

b. Gerry Brown.

c. Mr. and Mrs. Rochford.

d. Sherrin Bernstein.

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Question 15 This meaning corresponds to a word. Which one is it?
Complete
If I decide something that is good for me I will have better results:
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Select one:
a. Result.

b. Choice.

c. Option.

d. Opinion.

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