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Variation B
Part I

SECTION 1. GRAMMAR (10 minutes)

Read the following sentences. Choose the best answer for each gap. /12x1=12 points/

1. _________ summer, I play tennis __________ Sundays.

A. In / in B. At / on C. In / at D. At / in E. In / on
2. Most days the shop _________ at 10 p.m.
A. closes B. is closing C. have been closed D. has closed E. close
3. He _________ some new shoes last month.
A. were bought B. is buying C. buys D. buy E. bought
4. She is only 14 years old, but she ___________ many tournaments in her life.
A. already won B. already win C. has already won D. have already won E. have been winning
5. “I ____________ out now, Mum. Bye!” – “OK. Have a good time! What time ____________ home?”
A. went / did you come C. am going / do you come E. going / will you come
B. am going / are you coming D. go / will you come
6. That’s the dictionary __________ Bill gave me for my birthday.
A. which B. who C. where D. when E. whose
7. I phoned you yesterday, but I ___________ get an answer. Where were you?
A. need to B. can C. should D. could E. couldn’t
8. Claire likes ______________. She says it’s very exciting.
A. climbed B. climbing C. climb D. have climbed E. have been climbing
9. He ate everything that _______________ on the table.
A. was left B. is leaving C. were left D. is left E. are left
10. “Did you enjoy the play?” “Oh, yes. It was ______________ play I’ve ever seen.”
A. better B. best C. well D. the best E. good
11. If you ________________ Oxford, you _______________ some interesting old buildings.
A. visit / see C. visits / see E. visit / will see
B. will visit / will see D. visited / will see
12. “Do you go in for sports?” he asked. He asked _________________ in for sports.
A. if I’ll go C. if I went E. if I had gone
B. he went D. I should go

SECTION 2. VOCABULARY (15 minutes)

Task 1. Read the sentences and choose the best one for each blank. /6x2=12 points/

13. You must write your name, age and _________________ on the application form.
A. career B. occupation C. job D. profession E. work
14. Joe seems ________________ at times; he never changes his mind, and he always does what he wants to.
A. generous B. persistent C. patient D. stubborn E. reliable
15. The _________________ to the South Pole was delayed because of the dangerous weather conditions.
A. walk B. excursion C. sightseeing D. exploration E. expedition
16. I don’t know. I’m rather _________________ of what to do.
A. secure B. unsure C. hesitate D. wonder E. sure
17. If there is a _________________ the crops will die from lack of water.
A. drought B. flood C. famine D. storm E. earthquake
18. I don’t _______________ her for feeling fed up. She’s expected to do so much work.
A. chat B. accuse C. blame D. apologize E. forgive
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Task 2. Choose the one that has the similar meaning to the underlined word. /3x2=6 points/
19. Most children enjoy listening to anecdotes of great men’s childhoods.
A. catastrophes B. disasters C. accidents D. failures E. tales
20. Fingerprints are the best clues for the investigation.
A. observations B. chucks C. cliques D. hints E. witnesses
21. Two writers collaborated with Japanese researchers on the study.
A. collated B. cooperated C. divorced D. coincided E. separated

Task 3. Phrasal verbs. Choose the correct particles.

22. The couple broke _____________ for a while, but then got back together.
A. out B. in C. up D. into E. down
23. He put _____________ his dentist’s appointment due to much work yesterday.
A. off B. on C. out D. up E. up with
24. Water turns _______________ ice when it freezes.
A. off B. down C. up D. into E. on
25. The plane took ______________ after a one-hour delay.
A. in B. up C. over D. after E. off

Task 4. Choose the best answer.

26. _______________ is someone who studies the stars and planets.
A. An engineer C. An astronomer E. An astrologer
B. A pilot D. A meteorologist
27. _______________ works on beaches or in swimming pools and saves people from drowning.
A. A bodyguard C. A security E. A fishmonger
B. A lifeguard D. A fisherman

SECTION 3. COMMUNICATION (5 minutes)

Choose the correct question that goes with the answers.

28. I like playing tennis and football.

A. How well do you play tennis? D. What do you look like?
B. What do you do? E. What do you like doing in your free time?
C. Where are you playing football?
29. Six foot one, maybe six foot two.
A. How much do you weigh? D. How are you?
B. How tall are you? E. How much does it cost?
C. What’s your size?
30. It’s in the centre of town.
A. What is your school like? D. What school do you go to?
B. How far is your school from here? E. What does it look like?
C. Where is your school located?
31. I’d like some brown bread, please.
A. Would you like some tea? D. What time do you have breakfast?
B. What do you eat in the evening? E. What sort of bread would you like?
C. Where did you buy this bread?
32. Japan.
A. What kind of car is it? D. Where is this car from?
B. What is this car like? E. How much petrol does it use?
C. What is this car made of?
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SECTION 4. READING (20 minutes)

Read the article and choose the best answer for the questions. (8x2=16 points)
Nature’s fury
Mount St. Helens, a volcano in Clark County, Washington State, erupted on Monday morning. The disaster has caused at least
ten deaths as well as massive destruction in that region of the state.
The mountain was hit by two earthquakes just before half past eight. Then, at eight thirty-two, the top of the mountain was
blown off by an explosion that was heard two hundred miles away. Huge blocks of ice and rock fell onto the surrounding area and the
mountain was left 1300 feet shorter. Then the tremendous heat inside was released. Hot ash and gas came out of the mountain,
causing a lightning storm as it rose into the air. White ash, along with steam and thick mud, continue to pour from the giant crater left
by the explosion.
At each stage of this dramatic eruption people have been killed. The explosion caused the first casualties; several people were
injured or died due to the force and heat of it. Then the hot ash started fires which have burned vast areas of forest, causing more
deaths. Fortunately, fire-fighters have managed to put most of them out. The volcanic cloud was so large and dark that it was said to
have turned day to night, forcing airports to close temporarily. One more life was lost as a pilot flew his airplane into the cloud and hit
electricity cables. Mud from the volcano is running down the mountainside and filling rivers, causing flooding. People living nearby
have been forced to leave their homes as the water continues to rise.
Rescue workers have picked up casualties and survivors by helicopter, and are moving them away from the dangerous areas.
More victims are expected to be found during the next few days. One witness said that it had been like the end of the world. “I really
thought we were all going to die,” Jerry Irvine said. “I’ve never been so terrified in my life.”
Scientists say that the top of the mountain had been growing by five feet per day for several weeks before the explosion. They
say that ash and mud could continue to pour out of St. Helens for up to fifteen years. Meanwhile the people of Clark County are
learning to cope with nature’s fury.
It will be quite some time before things get back to normal for the residents of the area. At present, no public services are
working apart from the emergency services. Rescue efforts are continuing today in an attempt to find any more survivors. Despite
extreme difficulties and dangerous conditions, it is hoped that the rescue operation will be carried out successfully. “Hope has not
been lost. We’ll all do our best.” a member of a rescue team reported.
A statement estimating the cost of the damage is expected to be issued later this week.

33. When the volcano erupted, the top of the mountain ….

A. was broken into pieces. D. hadn’t changed.
B. grew taller. E. turned into mud.
C. landed two hundred miles away.
34. The first people to die were killed by ….
A. the thick mud. D. the hot ash.
B. the forest fires. E. he lightning storm.
C. the explosion.
35. The volcanic cloud ….
A. made everything very dark. D. damaged the forest.
B. damaged many airplanes. E. damaged houses.
C. wasn’t very big.
36. People had to leave their homes as …
A. they had no electricity. D. there was flooding in the area.
B. their houses were burnt. E. their houses were replaced
C. the mountain fell on their homes.
37. Before the eruption …
A. the people of Clark County had learnt how to cope with a volcano.
B. scientists had been making the mountain bigger.
C. the mountain had been getting taller.
D. ash and mud had been pouring out of St. Helens for fifteen years.
E. they did nothing.
38. Recently, ….
A. only hospitals have been in service. D. emergency hospitals have been destroyed.
B. a service centre has been opened. E. no services have be run.
C. rescue workers have moved to other places.
39. The word “casualties” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to :
A. inhabitants B. creatures C. survivors D. witnesses E. victims
40. A member of the rescue team reported, …
A. “Belief hasn’t been lost. We’ll all do our best.”
B. “There is nothing to do. All things around here are damaged.”
C. “Much work needed to be done. We’ll do our best.”
D. “The cost of the damage is expected to be issued later this week.”
E. “Hope has been lost. We can do nothing to support.”
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PART II. (20 minutes)

2.1 Match the beginnings of the sentences (a-e) with the appropriate endings (1-6)
There is one extra ending in column 2. /5x1= 5 points/

a. If you wash woolen clothes in hot water … 1. … it sinks.

b. If you throw a pebble in the sea … 2. … we will give you the job.
c. If you agree to enroll in the diploma course … 3. … it widens.
d. As the guests came in Peter told them … 4. … they shrink.
e. Anna was new in the office and I had to keep 5. … where to put their coats.
reminding her … 6. … who everyone was.

2.2 Choose an appropriate answer for each question. There is one extra answer in column 2. /5x1 = 5 points/

a. ‘How do you like your new job?’ 1. ‘I’ve just won the lottery.’
b. ‘How was your camping trip?’ 2. ‘He was called out.’
c. ‘What’s your boss called?’ 3. ‘It’s very interesting.’
d. ‘What do you mean, ‘Smart clothes’?’ 4. ‘It was great.’
e. ‘Why are you thrilled?’ 5. ‘I mean you’ve got to wear a suit.’
6. ‘Janet Gibbs.’

2.3 Read the text and fill in the gaps (a-f) with the appropriate adjectives (1-6).
There is one extra adjective. /5x1 = 5 points/
1. generous 3. reserved 5. careful
2. determined 4. intelligent 6. mean

People with thin lips are a)_____________; they know what they want and they do all they can to get it. They are
b) _________________________ people who do their work with a lot of attention and thought. However, they tend to be
c) ______________; they don’t like to show their feelings or express their opinions. They can also be d)_______________;
they don’t like sharing things or spending money.
People who have lips with down-turning corners are very e)____________________. They love giving things to
other people and helping them.

2.4 Read the following projections about the future population of Australia. Then choose the correct ending for each
sentence. There is one extra ending in column 2. /5x1 = 5 points/
Population Projections
According to the latest available projections (which are based on several combinations of assumptions reflecting
past trends in births, deaths and migration), the total population of Australia is likely to have increased to between 22.3
and 23.3 million by 2021.
The projected population will increase at a declining rate. The average annual growth rate is predicted to be
between 0.5 and 0.8 during 2011-2021. Without overseas migration, the projected total population should peak at about
23.3 million in 2041, and then start to decline marginally.
Age distribution
The projected population will age progressively due to the increasing proportion of the elderly (aged 65 years or
more) and the decreasing population of children (aged under 15 years). In brief, the number of persons aged under 15 is
projected to be between 3.7 and 4.1 million in 2031; the population of working age (15-64 years) is projected to increase to
between 14.4 and 15.0 million in 2031; and the number of persons aged 65 years or more is projected to increase to
between 2.94 and 2.98 million in 2031. The projections also show significant increases in the number of persons aged 80
years or more.

a. By the year 2031 the number of people of working 1. … combinations of assumptions reflecting past
age in Australia will have grown … trends in births, deaths and migration.
b. The total population of Australia … 2. … will have fluctuated between 22.3 and 23.3 million.
c. By 2031 the number of people aged 65 and over 3. … to almost 2.98 million.
will have gone up …. 4. … is likely to have decreased by 2021.
d. Latest available projections are based on … 5. … significantly.
e. By the year 2031 the number of people aged over 6. … to around 15 million.
80 will have increased …
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PART III
(LISTENING) (10 minutes)
You are going to listen to a dialogue between a radio presenter and a women who are talking about airplanes
and pilots. For questions 41-46 decide which of the choices A, B, C, D or E is the correct answer. You have 45 seconds to
look through the questions before you listen. You will listen twice only, so listen carefully.
/6x2 = 12 points/
41. In the United Airlines crash …
A. less than 100 people died. D. more than 100 people died.
B. over 90 people were saved. E. about 90 people were injured
C. exactly 100 people died.
42. Nicole trains pilots to …
A. think clearly in everyday situations.. D. stay in their places.
B. stay calm in an emergency. E. fly airplanes.
C. go flying in other countries..
43. The black box …
A. plays taped instructions to the crew. D. plays music for the crew.
B. can’t give information about the cause of a crash. E. is not always useful.
C. can give information about the cause of a crash.
44. Where did the number two engine fail?
A. over the western United States. D. over the northern United States.
B. over the eastern United States. E. over the mountains of the eastern United States.
C. over the southern United States.
45. The plane’s captain …
A. did nothing during the crash. D. tried to land the plane safely.
B. panicked when the plane’s engine wouldn’t work. E. was sleepy.
C. decided to go on a CMR course after the crash.
46. Many people on the flight survived because …
A. the pilot stayed calm and did nothing. D. the plane landed on the top of the rocky mountain.
B. the pilot behaved correctly. E. a trainee pilot landed the plane.
C. the plane landed in the sea.