Test 3
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes)
Part 1
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Example:
0 A inviting B attracting C involving D appealing
A B C D
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New words for a dictionary
The editors of a new online dictionary are (0)......... the public to submit words that they would like
to see in the dictionary. People are already sending in words, some of which they have (1)
themselves - these will almost certainly not (2) ......... in the dictionary!
When a new word is submitted, editors check newspapers, radio, television and social networks to
see how (3)......... the word is used. They also (4)......... whether the word is likely to remain in
use for more than one or two years. The evidence they collect will help them decide whether or not
to put it in the dictionary.
Editors will (5) ......... feedback on any words submitted by the public. Even words not accepted will
(6)......... to be monitored over the following year. Editors need to be (7)......... of new words which
emerge from areas such as popular culture and technology, so that their dictionary is a genuine
(8) ......... of the current language.
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Reading and Use of English
28 You are welcome to contact me if you need more information.
TOUCH
Please feel free
me if you need more information.
29 Tickets for the concert cannot be bought before 12th May.
SALE
Tickets for the concert will not 12th May.
30 I didn't buy the camera because it was so expensive.
BEEN
I would have bought the camera so expensive.
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Test 3
WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes)
Part 1
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style on the
separate answer sheet.
1 In your English class you have been talking about work. Now, your English teacher has asked
you to write an essay.
Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
Is it better to earn a lot of money or to enjoy your job?
Notes
Write about:
1. how much time is spent at work
2. the type of work which is done
3.... (your own idea)
Write your essay. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and
punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation.
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Listening
29 What problem did Chelsea herself have in keeping up with her studies?
A She was away sick for some of her classes.
B She had to study one subject under difficult conditions.
C She was expected to commit herself to extra training for away games.
30 In conclusion, what does Chelsea say about being a student athlete?
A It has taught her the importance of aiming high.
B It has helped her decide what her future career should be.
C It has changed her perception of the value of friendship.
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