SECTION I: LISTENING

A. Listen to a radio program and select the correct options to complete the sentences.
4. Many people change their names when they move to
1.The program is about people who change their _____. a new country, especially in _____.

a) job a) Europe
b) nationality b) the USA and England
c) name c) Germany
d) religion d) films

2. Susan explains that Muhammad Ali's _____. 5. The program mentions Angelina Jolie's _____.

a) original name was Cassius Clay a) childhood

b) was Christian b) husband
c) success in boxing made him famous c) children
d) name is Arabic d) father

3. The program mentions several famous _____. 6. Oprah Winfrey’s real name is _____.

a) sports people a) Orpha

b) writers b) Orpah
c) singers c) Orrpa
d) immigrants d) Orppha

B. You will hear a woman talking on the radio about children and the internet. For each question, choose the correct
answer. You will hear the talk twice. For each question, choose the correct answer.

7. One 9-year old-boy writes a blog because _____ 9. Joanne, mum of a 10-year-old who blogs, thinks it’s
good that her daughter _____
a) he thinks it is fun.
b) people give him free stuff. a) writes about fashion.
c) he can make a lot of money. b) loves writing a blog.
d) he is talented at it. c) has friends who post their comments.
d) checks her writing.
8. An 11-year old girl has decided to write her own blog
as _____ 10. What is Joanne’s daughter writing?

a) it was free to start. a) an article

b) she wants to seem older. b) a story
c) she enjoys sharing her opinions. c) opinions
d) adults often don’t understand children. d) advice

11. Teachers think that _____

a) it’s better to stop children from writing blogs.

b) children enjoy writing articles.
c) it’s good that children are writing more.
d) children need practice in how to write well.
SECTION II: LANGUAGE

Choose the correct option.

12. I want to buy a present for my ________, I think 24. I have been suffering from digestion problems
she will like it. for a couple of days, and my dietician told me to
a) father b) uncle __________ all kinds of dairy products.
c) nephew d) niece a) cut out b) cut down on
c) cut up d) cut across
13. I take showers in my ________.
a) kitchen b) bedroom 25. We ate out in a fancy restaurant for our wedding
c) bathroom d) living room anniversary last Monday. The ambiance was nice,
the food was delicious but a bit expensive. They
14. Everything is silent now and everybody is sleeping ______ us $200 for a three-course dinner.
because it is ________. a) costed b) worth
a) noon b) afternoon c) afforded d) charged
c) evening d) night
26. It makes me crazy to drive from one point to
15. Mark is very sick, and he wants to buy some
another in Istanbul. There are always traffic ____ at
medicine, he should go to a ________.
any time.
a) bookshop b) bank
a) jams b) lights
c) pharmacy d) restaurant
c) lanes d) ranks
16. Most ________ are white and they have long
27. Jeff is planning to go fishing with the kids for the
ears. I think they are very cute.
weekend, but it basically depends _____ the weather.
a) rabbits b) zebras
a) with b) at
c) lions d) elephants
c) on d) in
17. I can’t ________ you. Please talk slowly.
28. Formula One can be held in different _______
a) try b) talk
around the world such as roads, streets and race.
c) tell d) understand
a) circuits b) pitches
c) slopes d) lanes
18. When it is very cold, everything ________.
a) rains b) freezes
29. Tim is a shopaholic, and he has had some serious
c) blows d) snows
financial problems due to his _____ to buy whatever
he likes.
19. It is a huge department store. They have
a) glamour b) impulse
everything you ________ for your house.
c) envy d) compassion
a) need b) repair
c) cover d) move
30. There has been a heated argument about the
increasing number of apartment sales but obviously,
20. Jason is sleeping in his bedroom ________.
___________ are happy about the overall profit.
a) quick b) quickly
a) stationers b) deli owners
c) quiet d) quietly
c) off-licenser d) estate agents
21. We give the money to the ________ in the
31. My company is relocating so I must move to New
market.
Jersey, but I cannot take all the stuff I own with me.
a) cashier b) manager
Could you help me ____ them away to someone in
c) customer d) queue
need?
a) fry b) throw
22. He is a ________ of Cambridge University. He is
c) give d) get
working at NASA now.
a) finisher b) pupil
c) graduate d) student

23. This machine is not working now, it is broken. It

is out of ________.
a) work b) order
c) place d) condition

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Circle the correct answer to complete the text. c) wardrobe d) kitchen

Finally, I am now on holiday. I (32)_____ a great time

here, in Istanbul. It is a great city. I think it is one of 42.Jason: I need an aspirin because I have a
(33) _____ cities in the world. I have been here before, headache. Where’s the nearest ___?
but I think this one is my best trip. I (34)_____ to the Justin:On Eve’s Street.
Blue Mosque to take some photos yesterday. I can’t a) bakery b) library
wait to show these great photos to my friends. I have c) chemist’s d) doctor
some plans for tomorrow also. I (35)_____ Pierre Loti
and famous palaces. I’ve heard that they’re wonderful
places. I (36)_____ to the Grand Bazaar at the weekend 43. A: Does your sister have any chance tovisit your
because I want to buy some souvenirs for my family and parents on weekdays?
friends. But I’m not sure. I bought my plane ticket B: No, she _______goes on Saturdays.
yesterday. I (37)_____ home next Monday, but I need a) never b) rarely
many more days to explore Istanbul fully. Time passes c) occasionally d) always
too (38)____ here. I want to come here again next
summer. Istanbul is my dream city! 44. Albert _____ this Opel Astra since 2010.
a) having b) had
32. a) having b) ’m having c) had d) has c) has had d) have

33. a) the most beautiful b) more beautiful 45.A: How are things with the play?
c) beautifully d) much beautiful B: I___________my lines during the week. Our
rehearsals will start next week.
34. a) go b) ’m going c) went d) ’ll go a) practised b) practising
c) has been practising d) has practised
35. a) visited b) visit
c) visits d) ’m going to visit 46.I met a man _________house had burned down
during the fire in Manavgat last year.
36. a) will probably go b) will certainly go a) who b) whose
c) won’t definitely go d) won’t certainly go c) which d) when

37. a) returned b) ’m returning 47.By the time I am 65, I hope I _____________

c) returns d) return enough money to retire.
a) will have earned b) will be earning
38. a) quickest b) very quick c) earned d) earning
c) quickly d) quick

Choose the correct option. 48. We had _______great time _______ we will never
forget that day.
39.Amy: “___ cheese do we need for tiramisu?” a) such/this b) so/this
Bob: “Only 250 grams.” c) such a/that d) so/-
a) How much b) How long
c) How many d) How often 49.The mayor no longer had support from his
40. She ___ to school yesterday because she ___ ill. family. He, ________, resigned right after he had
a) doesn’t come / is b) didn’t come / is been accused of laundering.
c) doesn’t come / was d) didn’t come / was a) however b) whereas c) although d) therefore

41.I can never use the ___ in the morning because 50. I would like ____________ Warsaw while I was
my sister has a shower for about an hour! in Poland, unfortunately, I ran out of money.
a) fridge b) bathroom a) visit b) visited
c) to visit d) to have visited

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SECTION III: READING

Read the texts and answer the following questions.

Reading Text I
Ostriches are birds. They have small wings. They cannot fly, but they can run faster than any other birds. They can run with a
speed of about 65 kilometres per hour. They only live in grasslands and deserts of Africa. They weigh 100 to 150 kilograms.
They are the largest birds on earth and their eggs are the largest eggs of all living birds. Their eggs are about 1,5 kilograms
each. They have the biggest eyes of all land animals. They have a long neck, long powerful legs and flexible feet, but they
have a small head. Ostriches eat plants, leaves and roots. They also eat insects, lizards and other small animals. Female
ostriches have grey and brown feathers. Male ostriches have black feathers. Both females and males have white feathers on
their wings and tails. Male ostriches can be 1,8 to 2,7 meters tall. Female ostriches are 1,7 to 2 meters tall.

51. The text does NOT tell us about the _____ of ostriches.
a) habitat b) weight c) diet d) life span

52. Which of the following is true?

a) Ostriches have two large wings and they fly fast. b) They live on only one continent.
c) They are herbivorous; they only eat plants. d) Male ostriches have brown feathers.

53. Which of the following is NOT true?

a) Ostriches are fast runners. b) Male ostriches are usually taller than females.
c) Ostriches have strong legs. d) Their eggs are as big as chicken eggs.

54. Ostriches _____.

a) are members of bird family b) have white feathers on their neck
c) mostly live in water d) have huge heads

55. What can be the title of the text?

a) Ocean Animals b) People’s Best Friends
c) World’s Largest Bird d) Tiny Insects

Reading Text II
Donald: I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years
ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a lawyer in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I
travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to
travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.
Jessica: Nine months ago I retired from my job as a surgeon, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s
incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I
never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow
vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are
really friendly.
Heather: Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a waitress, I still need to lose
a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to
learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I
can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often.

56.Which of the following describes what Donald did until he was 60?
a) to collect and write news stories for newspapers, magazines, radio, television or online news sites
b) to advise people about the law and to represent them in court, and to write legal documents
c) to perform medical operations that involve cutting open a person’s body
d) to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant, café, etc.
57.Jessica _____.
a) is alone because she lost her husband five years ago b) wants to learn a new language to be able to speak with Africans
c) left the city centre and moved to the countryside d) needs technology and internet to communicate with her relatives
58.Heather intends to _____.
a) gain more weight b) learn to play a new sport c) live in Dubai some day d) visit her grandchildren
59.What can be the title of the text?
a) New adventures abroad b) A quiet life in a village c) Transportation in London d) Making the most of retirement
60. Which of the following questions does NOT have an answer in the text?
a) Why did Donald go to Morocco last year? b) What plans does Jessica make for the future?
c) Which countries has Donald visited so far? d) How much time did Heather spend working as a waitress?

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SECTION IV: WRITING

Write an essay about ONE of the following topics. Your essay must include:
 correct use of grammar, vocabulary, punctuation, spelling,
 a proper introduction with a thesis statement,
 multiple body paragraphs with topic and supporting sentences,
 conclusion.

Topics
1.What do you think is a more effective way of communication: face-to-face or making calls? Compare with examples.
2.Do you think the developments in technology is a threat for privacy issues? Explain with examples.
3.Why do people choose to move to another city or country? What causes people to move their homes to different places?

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