ACADEMY OF JOURNALISM AND COMMUNICATION

END-OF-TEST TERM ENGLISH TEST – GE2

(Reading, Writing, Listening) Test code: GE2.203
Classes: K……… Term ……. Date of testing: ………….
Time allowed: 120 mins
(Students are NOT allowed to use any material and dictionaries)
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PAPER 1: READING AND WRITING (60 points)
I. Reading 1 – Questions 1-20 (10 points)
There are 20 questions. Choose the best answer for each one. WRITE the corresponding letter A, B, C,
or D on your answer sheet.
1. If I were you, I ___________ the university entrance exam.
A. will sit B. would sit C. will have sat D. would have passed
2. I find cooking really ________. This is why I often do it after a hard day at work.
A. relax B. relaxed C. relaxing D. relaxation
3. Jim doesn’t enjoy-------------- sport.
A. to do B. do C. done D. doing
4. It’s impossible ----------- Chinese and get through two levels in a year.
A. learned B. learning C. to learn D. learn
5. Their rooms were on the top floor so they __________ the lift.
A. went B. took C. drove D. made
6. Did you ________ be a very disciplined student? How about now?
A. use to B. use C. used to D. used
7. He _______ surfing but he isn’t happy with the result.
A. tries B. has tried C. try D. is trying
8. She and I......... each other since we were at secondary school.
A. knew B. know C. have known D. has known
9. You must be responsible ............. your studies.
A. to B. for C. in D. on
10. It’s time for you .............. a new TV. Yours is out of date.
A. buying B. bought C. buy D. to buy
11. If he’d worked harder, he ..............
A. will promote B. will be promoted C. had promoted D. would’ve been promoted
12. “New headway” is ......textbook I’ve ever learned.
A. more interesting B. as more interesting C. as interesting as D. the most interesting
13. He used to ...... with his friends on the field when he was small.
A. play B. playing C. played D. plays
14. The woman who.... next door is often willing to help us whenever we are in difficulty.
A. live B. lives C. living D. lived
15. He is so proud of his academic ..........
A. succeed B. success C. successful D. successfully
16. The World War II ...... in 1939 and ...... in 1945.
A. begins/ ends B. has begun/ ended C. began/ended D. was beginning/ end
17. Sally sat next to a girl with blonde __________ called Amy.
A. eyes B. hair C. teeth D. dress
18. He would understand it if you ________ it to him more slowly.
A. explained B. had explained C. explains D. would explain
19. This two-bedroom bungalow _____ in a delightful location close to a farm.
A. set B. sets C. setting D. is set
20. How long ___it _____?
A. does/ rain B. has/ been raining C. has/ rained D. had/ rained

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II. Reading 2 – Questions 21-25 (05 points)
There are 5 text types. What does each one say? WRITE the corresponding letter A, B, C, (or D) on your
answer sheet.
21.
° PARKING ° A. It costs at least £50 to park here for two hours
2 hours maximum B. There are no parking charges after 2.00pm.
£4 per hour C. You have to pay a fine if you park here for three hours.
The value of a parking penalty charge
notice is £50
22.
Keep Silence! A. You mustn't speak during the examination..
Exams B. Please respect others and remain quiet during the
examination..
In Progress
C. Do not talk to the teacher.
23.
Reserved Parking A. Nobody is allowed to park in front of the bank

For Bank B. Employees of the bank can park their cars here.

Customers only! C. People using the bank are allowed to park here.

24.
Please remember to take all Passengers are asked to make sure
Your personal belongings with A. They stand near the door ready to get off the train.
you when you leave the train B. they have all of their belongings before leaving the
train..
C. they leave their belongings behind them.
25.
A. We prefer you to pay with a credit card or in cash.
We accept cash,
cheques and B. You must have a credit card and a cheque as well as cash.
all major credit cards! C. You may pay with a credit card, cheque or in cash.

III. Reading 3 – Questions 26 – 30 (05 points)

Read the passage and answer the questions. WRITE the corresponding letter A, B, C, (or D) on your
answer sheet.
You’re 16 and finally you can leave school! By now, you’re probably sick of teachers, desks, tests and
exams. But don’t just run for the exit. You need to think carefully about what to do next. If you want a
professional career, you will need to go to university and get a degree. To do that, you need to stay at high
school for another two years. But you needn’t stay at the same place. There are several options in the
district of Northacre.
St. Leopold’s School has the best pass rate of all the high schools in the district. It offers a wide range of
subjects in the humanities and sciences. St Leopold’s is, of course, a private school, so may be too
expensive for you. But don’t worry, there are several other options if you want to follow the academic
route. Knowle Grammar School is a state school, so there are no fees, and it has excellent tuition and
facilities. It is a boys’ school from the ages of 11-16, but from 16-18 it is co-educational. But it is selective,
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so you’ll have to pass an exam to get in. If you’re interested in going into Business, check out Wyle River
Academy. This school specialises in subjects like Business Studies, Management and Economics. If you
prefer the arts, look at the courses on offer at Northacre College. Here you can study woodwork, art,
textiles and much more.
Northacre College also offers a wide range of vocational qualifications. You can do a 1-year certificate or
a 2-year diploma in subjects like electrics, plumbing, roofing and hairdressing. If you’d prefer to work
outdoors, look at Milldown College, where there are courses in Farm Mechanics, Land Management,
Animal Management and much more.
26. The aim of the article is to…
A. advise people about how to get to university C. advise people to stay in education
B. tell people about the options available D. advertise the courses available
27. The article advises reader who want a professional career to…
A. go to university immediately C. study high school for two more years then get degree
B. stay at the same school for two more years D. study high school for one year and then get the degree
28 You can only attend St Leopold’s school if you…
A. are a boy C. study both humanities and sciences
B. pass an exam. D. pay tuition fees
29. You can only attend Knowledge Grammar School if you…...
A. pass an exam C. can afford the tuition fees
B. are a boy D. study sciences
30. Harry wants to be a builder. Where is the best place for him to study?
A. Wyle River Academy C. Milldown College
B. Northacre College D. St. Leopold’s School
IV. Reading 4 – Questions 31- 35 (05 points)
Read the passage and decide if the statement is true (T), false (F), or doesn’t say (DS). WRITE the
corresponding letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.

Nick Barlow loves his work. He's a British actor and he travels around the world making TV programs.
'People welcome me everywhere I go and when I get home I remember all the wonderful things that
happened in each country.' Nick has travelled to many places but there are a few trips that he would still
like to make. 'I'd love to visit South America and go back to Australia one day,' he says.
On each trip, Nick travels with a team of people. They bring the cameras and other filming equipment
needed to make the program. Nick doesn't take a lot of things for himself, just a few shirts and trousers, but
he always makes sure he has some books in his suitcase.
Nick's wife, Helen, doesn't mind him travelling for his work. She has a lot of friends and keeps busy. When
he gets back, she likes to listen to all his travel stories. But sometimes there are problems. When he was in
the Malaysian rain forest, Nick heard that his wife was ill in hospital. 'I felt terrible because I couldn't help,
but she didn't want me to come home. I was so happy when I heard she was better.'
31. Nick says that people in the places he visits are very friendly
A. True B. False C. Doesn’t say
32. Nick buys something to take home from every country he visits.
A. True B. False C. Doesn’t say
33. On some trips, Nick travels alone
A. True B. False C. Doesn’t say
34. There are often problems with the television cameras
A. True B. False C. Doesn’t say
35. Every time Nick goes away, he packs something to read.
A. True B. False C. Doesn’t say
V. Reading 5 – Questions 36 – 45 (10 points)
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Read the passage with numbered spaces and complete it with the options given. WRITE the
corresponding letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet.
Miss Daisy - the Yorkie
Daisy is a Teacup Yorkie. She has her hair combed twice a day and she (36) ....... to the dog's hairdresser
every month. She wears ribbons and a woollen sweater (37) ...... cold days. She gets bets quality fillet steak
and a bowl of milk twice (38) ....... day. If she shows any (39)......... of a cold or fever, she is immediately
taken to a vet. She always takes part in (40) ........ family celebrations: she sits in her mistress' lap and is fed
with a spoon. She is loved, adored and pampered. An average of £300 is spent (41)........ her every month.
Some animal lovers go as far as burying their pets in animal cemeteries. (42) ........ buy them jewellery and
treat them as their own children, if not better. At the same time there are thousands of animals (43) .........
have nothing to eat and nowhere to go. Very often (44) ....... animals have once also had their own homes
and masters, (45) ....... they were thrown away.
36. A. go B. goes C. going D. went
37. A. on B. in C. at D. for
38. A. a B. the C. an D. X
39. A. mark B. feature C. characteristic D. sign
40. A. each B. every C. all D. lots
41. A. to B. in C. for D. on
42. A. They B. It C. She D. He
43. A. that B. where C. why D. whose
44. A. this B. these C. that D. those
45. A. if B. so C. but D. and
VI. Writing 1: Questions 46 – 50 (10 points)
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed
before it. Write your answer on the answer sheet
46. It was raining heavily. At the same time, the phone was ringing.
While it ..................................……………………………………………………………
47. I was woken up by the noise.
It was so ………………………………………………………………………………….
48.This coat is too expensive for students like me.
I can’t.....…………………………………………………………………………………..
49. My lawyer said I shouldn’t say anything to the police
My lawyer advised..………………………………………………………………………
50. Yesterday, I had dinner, phoned my friend, and then, chilled out on the sofa.
Yesterday, I chilled.………………………………………………………………

VII. Writing 2: A Letter/ Composition (15 points)

Write a short essay about the topic:

Some people think that e-learning is the best form of education for all students. Do
you agree or disagree?

You should write about 180 words. Write your answer on the Answer sheet.

PAPER 2: LISTENING (20 points)

VIII. Listening 1 – Questions 51 – 55 (10 points)
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You will hear 5 short recordings. There is one question for each recording. For questions 51-55
(situations 1-5), choose the best picture for each one. You will listen to each situation TWICE. WRITE
the corresponding letter A, B, or C, on your answer sheet.
Before we start, here is an example.

Example: Where is girl’s hat?

51. Question 1: Where will the friends meet?

A B C

52. Question 2: What has the girl forgotten to bring?

A B C

53. Question 3: What is the man’s job now?

A B C

54. Question 4: Which calendar will the boy buy?

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 A B C

55. Question 5: What is grandmother’s job now?

A B C

IX. Listening 2 – Questions 56 – 65 (10 points)

Listen to the recording and fill in each numbered space with the missing information. You will listen to
the recording TWICE. WRITE your answers on the Answer sheet.
People always ask me why I only travel the hard way! A lot of television travel programmes are about
relaxing holidays on the beach, but I’ve only ever made documentaries about really (56).............. The last
trip I did was a 50,000-mile journey around the Pacific Ocean, and it took 12 months. But then my very
first trip was a ‘round the world’ journey, and the most (57) .............one was probably a car journey from
the North to the South Pole!
As you can imagine, I’ve seen a lot of the world! I’m lucky to be in really excellent health, but life is very
short and I’ve done so much travelling that I want a change. Travelling long distances makes you
(58)..........., and although it’s still a great pleasure for me, I want to do something more relaxing now.
I think my next television series might be made nearer England. There’s some really interesting work going
on in Wales, where they’ve just found what remains of a 2,000-year-old town. Or I might do something
about farms in France, or even (59)................ in Holland. There’s always something to film if you look
hard enough!
But I hope the programmes I’ve made about the really long trips (60) ................ other people to get on a
plane and have some adventures. Some people seems to be afraid of going to a strange country and perhaps
being ill there, but maybe they (61) ............ now that if I can do these trips, so they can. I’m only a very
ordinary person. And obviously, you don’t have to travel on your own as I always have.
I must say that until recently I hadn’t ever worried about being so far from home even when ( 62) ...........
were very small. But while I was filming in Borneo last year my wife had to have an emergency operation,
and it really frightened me because I wouldn’t want to be so far away if anything like that (63) ............. to
my family again.

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Perhaps if I spend more time at home I can do (64)............... I’ve done two books so far. I write about
places I’ve seen and my feelings about them. I don’t think I’ll ever write fiction or poetry, but I’d be
(65)............... writing newspaper articles. My family says I’m very difficult to live with when I’m writing
at home… perhaps that’s why they’ve never complained about me travelling!

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