Gymnázium, Pankúchova 6, 851 04 Bratislava Sample test

Part 1
Questions 1-10

Complete an email.
Write ONE word for each space.

For questions 1 – 10, write the words on your answer sheet.

Example: (0) are

Hi Sandra

How (0) _____ you? I am writing this email on a computer (1) _____ the
hotel room. We´re near the beach, but the weather is terrible. It started
raining on (2) _____ day we arrived, and it looks like it isn´t going (3)
_____ stop.

Dad thinks it doesn´t (4) _____. He likes walking and he isn´t worried (5)
_____ getting wet. But mum isn´t happy. (6) _____ wants to go home,
and I agree (7) ______ her. This isn´t fun!

I can´t believe I missed Abbie´s party for this! (8) _____ you go to it?
(9) _____ Simon there? Please write soon and tell (10) _____ all about
it. I can´t wait to get back!
Love

Carol

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Part 2
Questions 11-15

Complete the five conversations. For questions 11-15, mark A,B or C on your answer sheet.
Example: 0 Where do you live? A In London. Answer: A
B At home.
C At school

11 Are you going to come home soon? A In five minutes.

B Not far.
C I agree.

12 I´ll wait for you outside the cinema. A I´m afraid not.
B Can we meet somewhere else?
C When did you go there?

13 I´m sorry I forgot to call you last night. A That´a shame.

B My name´s Susan.
C Never mind.

14 That was a really bad film. A No, sorry.

B I agree.
C I think you´ll like it.

15 Let´s go for a walk in the forest. A It´s going to rain.

B It´s on the beach.
C I think so, too.

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Part 3
Questions 16-20

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer – A,B, C or D – on your
answer sheet.

Winter Driving

Winter is dangerous because it´s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents
take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding
beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may
suddenly slide across the road.

Rule Number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can
make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch
the brakes or increase your speeed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine
you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you won´t
spill it.

Rule Number Two is to pay attention to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further
down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember
that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal
stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on
ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you will avoid trouble.

16 What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A complain about bad winter driving
B give information about winter weather
C warn people against driving in winter
D advise people about safe driving in winter

17 Why should somebody read this text?

A to find out about weather
B for information on driving lessons
C to learn about better driving
D to decide when to travel

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18 What does the writer think?

A People should avoid driving in the snow.
B Drivers should expect problems in winter.
C People drive too fast in winter.
D Winter drivers should use their brakes less.

19 Why does a writer talk about a cup of coffee?

A to explain the importance of smooth movements
B because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers
C because he wants drivers to be more relaxed
D to show how it can be spilled

20 Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?

A DRIVE CAREFULLY
ICE ON ROAD
AHEAD

B
REDUCE SPEED
FOG AHEAD

C
DRIVE CAREFULLY
ROAD REPAIRS
AHEAD

SLOW DOWN

ACCIDENT AHEAD

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Part 4
Questions 21-25

The people below all want to go to the cinema.

On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight films.
Decide which film (letters A-H) would be the most suitable for each person or people
(numbers 21– 25).
For each of these numbers mark the correct letter on your answer sheet.

21 Jo is studying art at university. She usually goes to the cinema on Friday evenings.
She enjoys films that are based on real life and from which she can learn something.

22 Sheila has decided to take her mother to the cinema for her birthday. They both love
stories that have happy endings.

23 Brian is a hard-working medical student. He doesn´t have very much free time, but he
likes going to the cinema to relax, and enjoys a good laugh.

24 Adam wants to take his 8-year-old son Mark to the cinema at the weekend. They
want to see a film with plenty of excitement.

25 Harry and Joyce go to the cinema about twice a month. They particularly like
detective stories and do not pay much attention to which actors are in the film.

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A The Delivery
Jim Treace stars in this well-known comedy about two workmen who have to deliver
a long piece of wood to a house. But unfortunately the performances are poor, and
the film is too long for such a simple joke.

B And Tomorrow We Find You

A fast-moving adult story about a San Francisco policeman in danger. Based on
a real-life happening, it keeps you guessing right until the last minute. Although there
are no big stars, there are some fine performances.

C The Ends of the Earth

A story based on a real-life journey to the South Pole. This film contains some quite
wonderful wildlife photography – make sure you see it while you have the chance, or
you´ll be sorry.

D Island of Fire
You get spectacular scenery and lots of thrills in this action-packed story, in which
a young sea-captain rescues terrified villagers from a vocanic island in the South
Seas.

E Out of School
Here we live through a day in the life of an American teenager who has problems not
only with his parents and their boring friends but also with his first girlfriend who just
doesn´t seem to understand him.

F A Time of Silence
Don´t forget a handkerchief for this story of a young college boy and girl who manage
to survive all the pressures of modern life. And what an unforgettable wedding scene!

G A Private Party
A wonderfully funny comedy, which takes place in the 1940s. A reporter and his very
worried wife try to save a sheep from the local butcher. The actors really make the
most of this clever script.

H Who Shot Malone?

It´s a surprise to see so many famous names wasting their time in this dull detective
story. In the end you find yourself asking,“Who cares?“

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Part 5
Questions 26-28

Here are some questions about visiting a hospital. For each question complete the second
sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words.
Write only the missing words on your answer sheet.

Example: The nurses´ home is behind the hospital.

The hospital is in front of the nurses´ home.

26 My appointment with Dr Gibson is at ten o´clock.

At ten o´clock I am ________________ an appointment with Dr Gibson.
27 The office is Dr. Gibson´s.
This office ________________ to Dr Gibson.
28 I was given some information about a local gym.
The hospital ________________ some information about the local gym.

Part 5
Questions 29-30
Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Choose the correct explanation – A, B or
C.

29
Staff are requested not to boil water
in kettles, but use the hot drinks
machine provided.

A A kettle is provided for making hot drinks.

B You can get a hot drink from the machine or boil a kettle.
C Use the hot drinks machine rather than boiling a kettle.

30
Remain seated while the exam
papers are collected at the
end of the exam.

A Stay in your chair after the exam finishes while someone collects the papers.
B Collect your exam papers and leave them on your seat after the exam.
C After the exam leave your seat and give your papers in.