Reading

I. Choose the correct word for each space. Write the correct letter A, B, C or D in spaces 1-10 on
your answer sheet. (10 points)
1. Gold_____ in California in the nineteenth century.
A. was discovered B. has been discovered C. was discover D. they discovered
2. I’d ______ the local food. Could you recommend a restaurant?
A. like for taste B. like to taste C. like taste D. like tasting
3. Jenny: ‘Hi Tom, I’m _________ there’s a problem with the washing machine.’
Tom: ‘OK, just bring it over and we’ll look into it right away.’
A. frightened B. scared C. afraid D. upset
4. A: Excuse me, I’m afraid I _____ a complaint. – B: Oh really. What’s the matter?
A. have B. make C. agree D. include
5. What is the most ________ thing you have ever done?
A. dangerousest B. dangerous C. dangerouser D. endangerous
6. If I ______ a princess, I __________ children in need around the world.
A. was/ would help B. am/ will help C. will be/ help D. would be/ would help
7. He _______ that he was leaving way that afternoon.
A. told me B. told to me C. said me D. says to me
8. If we ________ the water, we ________ no fresh water to use.
A. had polluted/ would have B. pollute/ will have C. pollutes/ have D. will pollute/ have
9. Would you be _______ arrange dinner?
A. able for B. able to C. able D. able with
10. "What a beautiful dress you're wearing!"
"Thank you. It_____ especially for me by a Vietnamese tailor".
A. is made B. has made C. made D. was made
II. Read the text to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A in your
answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet. (10 points)
ANTARCTICA SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS WEBSITE
Next flight 31 December!
Welcome to the website. Here is all you need to know before booking a flight GALLERY>
During the brief Antarctic summer, Antarctica Sightseeing Flights takes tourists in FLIGHT
a full-size passenger plan (Boeing 747) from Sydney, Australia, over the continent FACTS>
of Antarctica and back.
Flight dates for next year are not definite yet, but if you make a booking now, your FLIGHT
deposit is transferable if you need to change the day. DATES>
Questions
There are answers to the most frequently asked questions about Antarctica PRICES>
Sightseeing Flights
How long is the flight?
The average flight is 12 hours. About four hours into the flight, we usually see the
first sea ice and icebergs. We spend four hours over Antartica and the remaining
time travelling home. On the way to and from the continent, Antarctica experts
who have lived on scientific research stations there give talks on the environment BOOK NOW>
and history, and answer questions. A camera next to the pilot, which is linked to
the video system on board, gives you a pilot’s eye view throughout, from take-off
to landing.
 Will I get a seat next to a window?
All passengers are given two boarding passes. At the halfway point of the flight,
passengers are asked to move to the seat shown on their second boarding pass.
Business and first class passengers will have a window seat for half of the flight
and a next-to-window seat for the other half. Economy passengers will have a
window seat or the seat next to a window seat for half of the flight and an end of
row seat for the other half of the flight. While over Antarctica, we encourage
passengers to get up from their seats and move about the plane, allowing everyone
to share the sightseeing opportunities. The pilot flies in long “figure 8s” over
various points of interest to allow these amazing sights to be seen equally well
from both sides of the plane.
What happens if the weather is bad?
We have 17 different approved flight plans. Our captain looks at the satellite cloud
picture on the morning of the flight and selects the direction which promises the
clearest views.
Will I see penguins and other wildlife?
As most Antarctic wildlife lives at sea level, over 3,000 metres below the plane, we
can’t see them in any detail. We do not land on Antarctica, primarily for
environmental reasons. To experience Antarctica wildlife, you would need to join a
boat tour.
Can I take photographs?
Definitely! All cameras are welcome. We even provide a few fun onboard photo
opportunities where you can experience what it is like to wear Antarctic cold
weather clothes.
11. Sightseeing flights to Antarctica are available for a limited period each year.
12. You may have to book a flight without being certain when it will happen.
13. Passengers have views of Antarctic scenery for more than half their flight.
14. Passengers can speak to people who have experience of working in Antarctica.
15. Special video equipment operates during the whole flight.
16. People are asked to stay sitting down so that everybody can see better.
17. There is an advantage in sitting on one particular side of the plane.
18. Before departure, the pilot chooses between a number of possible routes.
19. A special attraction of the trip is having clear views of Antarctic wildlife.
20. Passengers have the chance to put on clothes designed for travel in Antarctica.
III. Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space and write your answers on
the answer sheet from number 21 to 30. (10 points)
San Francisco
San Francisco lies on the coast of northern California. The earliest Europeans to discover the 21 ______ were
led by a Spanish explorer 22 _______ name was Gaspar de Portolá.
He first saw it in 1769. Surprisingly, 23 _________ San Francisco Bay is a wonderful natural harbor, it was
discovered by land 24 _________ than by sea.
In 1849, people 25 _________ in San Francisco in their thousands 26 __________ to find gold. However, it was
not the men looking for the gold that got rich. The richest people 27 _______ their money from owning banks
and law firms and they built themselves large houses on one of the hills. This was 28 ________ as Nob Hill.
Nowadays, tourists are 29 __________ to San Francisco because there they can see famous places like
Chinatown and the Golden Gate Bridge. Many even 30 _________ this short boat trip to the island of Alcatraz
to see the former prison.
21. A. area B. part C. space D. position
22. A. who B. whose C. what D. which
23. A. if B. unless C. although D. despite
24. A. except B. instead C. apart D. rather
25. A. reached B. arrived C. entered D. approached
26. A. wondering B. hoping C. considering D. depending
27. A. did B. became C. made D. brought
28. A. told B. called C. named D. known
29. A. interested B. attracted C. pleased D. excited
30. A. take B. spend C. go D. travel
Writing: (15 points)
Write about your childhood ambition. In your paragraph, you should include:
 What were your childhood ambitions?
 What do you do now?
 What do you hope to become in the future?
Write 100-120 words on your answer sheet.
Listening
Part 1 Questions 1-5 (5 points)
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct picture and
write A, B or C on the answer sheet.
Part 2: Questions 6 – 10 (5 points)
You will hear a woman phoning for information about a boat trip. Listen and complete
questions 6 – 10. You will hear the conversation twice. Write your answer on your answer
sheet.
Boat trip on the River Dee
Days of boat trip: Friday and Sunday
Get on boat at the: 6 ___________
Time boat leaves: 7 ___________ pm
Boat goes to: 8 ___________
On boat, you can buy: 9 drinks and ___________
Cost of adult ticket: 10 £___________
Part 3: Questions 11 – 15 (5 points)
You will hear a man on the radio giving information about an art class. Listen and
complete questions 11 – 15. You will hear the conversation twice. For each question, write
your answer on your answer sheet.
 Art class for families
Place Hadley College
Date 11 9th________
Start time: 12 ________ am
Name of special guest: 13 J.P ________
Price of family ticket: 14 £ ________
To book a place, call: 15 ________

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