22/4/2019 Task 3 - Comprehension Quiz (grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening)
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Task 3 - Comprehension Quiz (grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening)
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Question 1 Read the text "Class of 2000" and answer the following question:
Complete Do you ever wonder what will become of your classmates? Can you spot who’s going to
1.00 points out of become famous, travel the world or get a really interesting job? Colin Bacon decided to look
1.00 up some people he’d known at secondary school to find out just that.
The first person I found was Andrew. He’d always wanted to work in the music industry. He
reminded me, “As a student, I used to do DJ work at the weekends. The academic side of
university wasn’t my main priority. After graduation, I did temporary jobs before getting into
a record company as assistant to the marketing manager. I learned a lot from him and
progressed quickly. I’m now in charge of signing new bands. A typical week involves
meetings with artists and producers, and I have to stay abreast of what’s going on in the
music world. No two days are ever the same in this job and an average day can change in
an instant if you hear a new band and you realize you’re on to something big. The thrill of
that makes all the dull days worthwhile”.
Barbara was much more of a shock. She was always rather quiet at school. She explained,
“After school I got a place at Art College to do a four-year degree, but after a year I had a
change of heart and swapped to a Geography degree which I thought was more interesting.
On that course, I met up with some people who were thinking of joining the army. I suddenly
realized it was just the thing for me too. After graduation, I spent a year doing officer training
and then shadowed another officer for two months before getting my own first commission.”
She now has fifty-five soldiers under her command. “Promotion depends on performance
and time served, but I hope to have been promoted to the rank of captain in two years’
time.”
Carl was always a patient sort, so I wasn’t surprised to find him still in the classroom. He
told me, “In my last year at school, I considered teaching as a career, but I ended up doing
two years of a medical degree instead, because that was the advice I was given at the time.
I never really felt committed to it, however, and after two years switched to Biology and
returned to my original plan. I chose a very practical training course where I spent a lot of
time in schools rather than in a lecture theatre. The advantage is that you build up a
teaching style quite quickly, but you do miss out a bit on the education theory behind it. I
now work in an inner-city secondary school and the challenge is motivating the rather
troublesome pupils to learn.”
Biggest shock of all was Diane. She was quite scruffy at school and the last person I
expected to be working as a fashion model. As she explained, “Anyone who says you
become a model just because you’re pretty is totally wrong. To be successful you need
personality, drive, maturity as well as good looks. A model’s job involves getting up early,
performing miracles in front of the camera even when you feel awful, and then staying miles
away from home because you’ve got to do it all again tomorrow. It is often exhausting. It’s
glamorous enough if you make it to the top, but most don’t. Fortunately, I’m building up the
experience necessary to start my own agency because modelling is not something you can
do forever”.
And finally, I tracked down Eric. He works from home, but spends a lot of his time in the
great outdoors. As he told me, “I completed a degree in Zoology and because I’ve always
been interested in the sea, I started doing voluntary work with the Marine Conservation
Trust while I was looking for a job. It wasn’t long before I got taken on to the staff, however,
and I’m now their education officer. This involves responding to telephone enquiries from
the public and setting up courses for people who want to come and study the seashore. I
also have to do things like go round companies and try to get sponsorship for our schemes.”
Taken from: Fast Track to FCE Longman Pearson
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3 - Comprehension about
Quiz (grammar, his/herreading,
vocabulary, futurelistening)
career prospects?
Select one:
a. Barbara.
b. Diane.
c. Carl.
d. Andrew.
Question 2 Choose the correct option without spelling mistake:
Complete
Select one:
1.00 points out of
1.00 a. She has wanteed a cat, but received a fish.
b. She had wanted a cat, but received a fish.
c. She have wantd a cat, but received a fish.
d. She had wanted a cat, but receved a fish.
Question 3 Listen to the
Complete
1.00 points out of
1.00
and answer the following question:
What kind of bike does Helen has?
Select one:
a. A competition bike.
b. A race bike.
c. A normal mountain bike.
d. An electronic bike.
Question 4 Select true or false according to the
Complete
1.00 points out of
1.00 The interviewer still ride bike often?
Select one:
True
False
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Question 5 Complete the dialogue with past perfect tense:
Complete ________ visited Toronto before your trip last summer?
1.00 points out of
1.00 Select one:
a. Had you ever
b. Had ever you
c. You had
d. Have you ever
Question 6 Write the verb in the Past Perfect, affirmative or negative, according to the sentence:
Complete I _____(live) in Brazil for a year before I moved to New York.
1.00 points out of
1.00 Select one:
a. had lived
b. had live
c. had not live
d. has lived
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Question 7 According to the text "The Tattoos" the adjective that better describes what their
Complete families feel when they knew that the fishermen were alive is:
1.00 points out of For many years tattoos were associated with sailors and soldiers, then in the 60s and 70s
1.00 with bikers 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. Happiness.
b. Sadness.
c. Desperation.
d. Excitement.
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Question 8 Read the text "The Tattoos", select the correct answer:
Complete For many years tattoos were associated with sailors and soldiers, then in the 60s and 70s
1.00 points out of with bikers and heavy metal rock stars. But today more people from all social classes are
1.00 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. Tattoos are drawings made in clean skin.
b. None of the above.
c. Tattoos are in black and white and in colors.
d. Tattoos are in black and white.
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Question 9 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
1.00 points out of South Pacific. The men had disappeared for more than three months. They had left Taiwan
1.00 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. One long week.
b. Two weeks.
c. Three Months.
d. A month.
Question 10 Choose the answers that best complete the following paragraph:
Complete
When we arrived, we rented a car to drive up to Canada . I was really worried about it
1.00 points out of
because I (1)_______ never (2)________ in Ottawa before.
1.00
Select one:
a. had/driven
b. had/drive
c. have/driven
d. has/driven
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Question 11 Pick the correct definition of the underlined word in the sentence:
Complete I hope her plane is not late.
0.00 points out of
1.00 Select one:
a. Occurring near the beginning of a given series, period of time, or course of events.
b. Not moving or able to move quickly; proceeding at a low speed.
c. Coming, occurring, continuing, or remaining after the correct, usual, or expected
time; delay.
d. A nonspatial continuum in which events occur in apparently irreversible
succession from the past through the present to the future.
Question 12 This meaning corresponds to a word. Which one is it?
Complete I wish that I was free from a terrible disease; it means that I wish:
1.00 points out of
1.00 Select one:
a. Self esteem.
b. A car.
c. Health.
d. Friends.
Question 13 Complete the sentence with the correct word, using past perfect tense:
Complete I had _______ my lunch before she came.
1.00 points out of
1.00 Select one:
a. finished
b. finishing
c. finishes
d. was finished
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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
1.00 points out of think of their city?
1.00 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
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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 sees no reason to complain about his/her situation?
Select one:
a. Sherrin Bernstein.
b. Mr. and Mrs. Rochford.
c. Gerry Brown.
d. Mr. and Mrs. Miles.
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Question 15 Read the text "Are you in love?" and complete the following sentence:
Complete You think you are falling in love. You are really attracted to a certain person. But this
1.00 points out of happened before and it was just a “crush”. How can you tell if it’s real this time? Here is
1.00 what our readers said:
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 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. Talk about the other person all the time / call for no reason.
b. Can be honest about yourself / suddenly have new interests.
c. Can trust in the other / call for no reason.
d. Can be honest about yourself / can trust in the other.
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