PART 5 -1 QUESTIONS 28-35

Read the article about Dartmoor and its ponies.

For questions 28-35, choose the best word for each space.

DARTMOOR PONIES
Dartmoor ……(0)…. a wild place. Thousands of years ……(28)….. Stone Age people lived here.
They came because ……(29)….. was plenty of water and, of course, stone to build homes with.

Few people live here .…….(30)……., but there is life on the moor. All year round, in all weathers,
the well-known Dartmoor ponies can ….…(31)….. seen here.

They are not all wild. In ……(32)…..., most of them belong to farmers ..…(33)……... live
around Dartmoor. In the past, the ponies were working animals. They were strong and people used
them …..(34)……. carry heavy things, such ……(35)……. the metals they dug up from the moor.

Today they are left in peace and are free to go where they like over the moor.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0. A. has B. is C. be B

28. A. before B. since C. ago

29. A. there B. where C. it
30. A. before B. now C. then
31. A. be B. are C. have
32. A. time B. case C. fact
33. A. whose B. which C. who
34. A. for B. to C. and
35. A. like B. as C. are

Part 5 -2 QUESTIONS 28 - 35
Read the article about Thanksgiving.
For questions 28-35, choose the best word for each space.
Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the (0) ………………… holiday of the year in the United States. It
goes back to 1621, (23) ………………… a group of men and women sailed to
America from England, hoping for a better life. (29) ………………… the first year
that the group were in America, the people who were (30) living there showed them
(31) ………………… to grow vegetables and catch wild turkeys, birds
(32) ………………… large chickens, for food. At the end of that year, they had a
festival meal together.

Since then, Thanksgiving (33) ………………… become a time for Americans to

remember (34) ………………… history. On the last Thursday in November, almost
(35) ………………… travels by plane, train and car to be with family and enjoy a
dinner of roast turkey, sweet potatoes and pumpkin pie.
EXAMPLE:
0 А big B bigger C biggest Answer: C

28 А when B if C so
29 А At B During C On
30 А yet B just C already
31 А what B how C which
32 А as B about C like
33 А has B does C is
34 А his B their C its
35 А everyone B someone C anyone

PART 5 -3
QUESTIONS 28-35
Read the article about zoos.
For questions 28-35, choose the best word for each space.

GOING TO THE ZOO

The first zoo opened in China nearly a thousand years …………(0) ……… It had many different
kinds …………(28) ……… birds and unusual fish in it, but only …………(29) ……… richest
people in the country could visit it. The first zoo …………(30) ……… anyone could visit opened
in France in 1793. It was called 'The Plant Garden’. There …………(31) ……… wild animals, a
museum and beautiful gardens there too.

Today London Zoo has been open for nearly 150 years and more than 15,000
animals ………(32) ………… there. Zoos are important ………(33)………… visitors can see
wild animals there. Scientists can study wild animals in zoos too. …………(34) ……… work
helps us all …………(35) ……… understand animals and ourselves better.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0 A. to B. by C. ago C

28. А. from B. off C. of

29. А. any B. a C. the
30. А. which B. what C. who
31. А. were B. was C. is
32. А. living B. live C. lives
33. А. but B. or C. because
34. А. His B. Their C. Your
35. А. as B. for C. to

PART 5 - 4
QUESTIONS 28-35
Read the article about horse racing.
For questions 28-35, choose and circle the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
 The history of horse racing
From the first history books (0) …………….. written, it is clear that horse racing has always
(28) ………….. an important sport. It started in Central Asia about 4,500 years (29) ……………..
and was a favourite sport in both Greek and Roman times.
Modern horse racing began when Arab horses were brought to Europe (30) … …………….. the
12th century. At first, races were long and (31) ……………….. just two horses, but at the beginning
of the 18th century this changed. Races became (32) …………….. shorter and had several horses
running against (33) …………….. other.
Today, horse racing (34) ……………….. watched by more people than (35) ………………..
other sport in the USA, except baseball. It is also very popular in other parts of the world.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0 A. already B. ever C. then B

28. A. be B. being C. been

29. A. before B. yet C. ago
30. A. in B. on C. for
31. A. opposite B. through C. between
32. A. many B. much C. most
33. A. one B. each C. every
34. A. is B. are C. was
35. A. some B. any C. all

PART 5 - 5 QUESTIONS 28-35

Read the article about big cats.
For questions 28-35, choose the best word for each space.
BIG CATS
There are……(0)…. different kinds of cats. They are different in size and they do not look or
act the same.
Tigers are the biggest cats. …….(28)………...head to tail they can be 3.7m long. Most cats
don’t like water, ……(29)..…..tigers will often lie in a pool of water when ……(30)…….is hot!
Lions are the……….…(31)….cats that stay together in large family groups. Several lions
may work together to get food for the group. They usually…..……(32)…. in flat, open
countryside where they can see a long way and easily follow……..…(33)….animals.
……(34)………cats need good eyes because they catch smaller animals for their food.
They also need to be fast, and……(35)….…… strong.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0 A. many B. much C. more A

28. A. From B. At C. By
29. A. so B. if C. but
30. A. he B. they C. it
31. A. only B. just C. once
32. A. living B. live C. lives
33. A. another B. any C. other
34. A. All B. Every C. Each
35. A. too B. very C. even
PART 5 - 6
QUESTIONS 28-35
Read the article about buildings.
For questions 28-35, choose the best word for each space.
BUILDINGS
People (0) ........... always made buildings. We need houses to keep us warm and dry and we
build stadiums (28) ........... we can watch football matches and pop concerts. We use (29) ...........
buildings like museums, to keep beautiful things in.
(30) ........... people work together in a building. The architect decides how the building is
going to look and draws pictures that show people his or her ideas. Engineers make sure the
building will (31) ........... strong and safe. Then, the workers carefully build (32) ............
The Sydney Opera House is a famous modern building with a lovely roof. But the building is
beautiful from (33) ........... side, not only from the top. There is also a famous group on the
Olympic Stadium (34) ........... Munich. This interesting building looks like a tent that is
(35) ........... of glass.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0 A. having B. has C. have C

28. A. or B. but C. so
29. A. other B. each C. another
30. A. Much B. More C. Many
31. A. be B. was C. been
32. A. them B. it C. her
33. A. some B. every C. both
34. A. in B. on C. from
35. A. made B. make C. making

PART 6 -1
QUESTIONS 36-40
Read the descriptions (36-40) of some things you can find in a kitchen.
What is the word for each one?
Type the correct word in the box. The first letter is already there.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all examples of this. meal

36. This keeps food and drink cold. f__ __ __ __ __

37. You use this to cut things. k__ __ __ __
38. You do this to water to make it hot enough for a cup of b__ __ __
coffee.
39. Some people put this in their drinks to make them sweet. s__ __ __ __
40. You can make chips with this vegetable. p__ __ __ __ __
PART 6 - 2 QUESTIONS 36 - 40
Read the descriptions (36-40) of some words about shopping. What is the
word for each description? Write the correct word in the box. The first
letter is already there.

EXAMPLE: Answer:
0 You look at this when you comb your hair. mirror
36. These are in front of the window and you usually close them c_______
at night.
37. You can put this big paper picture on the wall. p_____
38. This is often made of wood and is a good place for your s____
books.
39. This comfortable seat is big enough for two or three people. s___
40. You can put your head on this when you go to sleep. p_____

PART 6 - 3
QUESTIONS 36 – 40
Read the descriptions (36-40) of some things made of paper. What is the
word for each description? Write the correct word in the box. The first
letter is already there.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0 You write this to give someone information. message

36. You can buy this every day to find out what is happening in the n_______
world. _
37. You can put a birthday card in this to send it. e_______
38. A book has lots of these in it. p____
39. You usually have to fill this in to get a new job. f___

40. You might send this to a pen-friend instead of an email. l_____

PART 6 - 4
QUESTIONS 36 – 40
Read the descriptions (36-40) of some buildings in your town. What is the word
for each one?
Write the correct word in the box. The first letter is already there.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0 This is where a company makes the things that it sells. factory

41. People can study different things here. c __ __ __ __ __ __

42. You can look at very old things here. m __ __ __ __ __
43. You may need to buy a ticket before you go on the platform here. s __ __ __ __ __ __
44. In this place, a waiter will bring you a meal. r __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
45. You can go here to watch a big match. s __ __ __ __ __ __
PART 6 - 5 QUESTIONS 36 – 40
Read the descriptions (36-40) of some words for jobs. What is the word for each
one? Type the correct word in the box. The first letter is already there.

EXAMPLE ANSWER
0 You go to see this person if you are ill. doctor

46. This person lives in the countryside where he grows food and f __ __ __ __ __
keep animals.
47. If you have a problem with your car, this person can repair it. m __ __ __ __ __ __ __
48. This person writes for a newspaper. j __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
49. You speak to this person when you ask for a meal in a w __ __ __ __ __
restaurant.
50. This person uses a camera in this work. p __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

PART 6 - 6
QUESTIONS 36 – 40
Read the descriptions (36-40) of some things you need to enjoy different hobbies.
What is the word for each one?
Write the correct word in the box. The first letter is already there.
EXAMPLE ANSWER
0 If you enjoy taking pictures, you’ll need one of these. camera

51. If you enjoy camping, you’ll need this to sleep in. t__ __ __
52. People can learn to play music on it. g __ __ __ __ __
53. If you like reading stories about pop stars, you may need to buy m __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
these every week.
54. People who like walking in the forest need these to keep their b __ __ __ __
feet dry.
55. If you enjoy watching films at home, you may need to rent this. v __ __ __ __

PART 7 -1
QUESTIONS 41-50
Complete this letter with ONE word for each space (41-50). Write the correct
word in each box (41-50).

Dear Suzanne,
I am writing (Example: …to....) thank you …41……. the wonderful CDs you gave me
for ……42…. birthday last Saturday.
As you know, I love all music, but I especially like classical music …..43…… opera. I must say
that Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony played ….44…… the London Symphony Orchestra
was ……45…. excellent choice!
I particularly enjoy Kiri Te Kanawa’s CD with its collection ......46….. classical songs. I think
she..……47…. an amazing voice. She is probably one of …….48……. best opera singers
I’ve …..49….. heard.
Anyway, thanks again and I hope ……50...… see you soon!
Best wishes,
Andrew
41…………… 42. ………… 43. ………… 44. ………… 45. ………

46. …………… 47. …………… 48. …………… 49. …………… 50. ………

PART 7 -2
QUESTIONS 41 - 50
Complete the email.
Write ONE word for each space.
Write the correct word in each box (41-50).

EXAMPLE: 0. tell

Hi Susie!

I must (Example (0)….tell…) you about last week. (41) ……………… best friend
Remi and I visited the radio station in our town.
It was such (42) ……………… exciting day. We met Henry Olu, (43) ………………
has his own radio show. First, we had a chat (44) ……………… our hobbies. Then
Henry let (45) ……………… play our favourite song. (46) ……………… the visit,
Henry sent us each a T-shirt (47) ……………… the name of the radio station on the
front. (48) ……………… you ever been on the radio? I (49) ……………… love to
have a job in radio or television.
See (50) ……………… soon.
Harriet

41…………… 42. ………… 43. ………… 44. ………… 45. ………

46. …………… 47. …………… 48. …………… 49. …………… 50. ………

PART 7 - 3
QUESTIONS 41-50
Complete the emails with ONE word for each space (41-50). Write the correct
word in each box (41-50).
Example: 0. a

Hi Alicia,
I'm working on (Example: …0…a..) new project at school. My teacher says
I've ………(41)…… to find out as much ………(42)…… I can about the
history ………(43)…… my town. It sounds interesting, doesn't ………(44)……? But I don’t
know where ………(45) …… start!
Can you help me?
Hope to hear from you,
Eric
 Hello Eric,
Have you been to ………(46)…… town library yet? It usually has books on local history.
Also ……(47)……………don't you try talking to your neighbours? ………(48)………… will
41…………… 42. ………… 43. ………… 44. ………… 45. ………
certainly remember a ………(49)………… of things about the area. …………(50)………
you
46. want, I'll come
…………… 47.and help you - just
…………… ask!
48. …………… 49. …………… 50. ………
Alicia

41…………… 42. ………… 43. ………… 44. ………… 45. ………

46. …………… 47. …………… 48. …………… 49. …………… 50. ………

PART 7 - 4
QUESTIONS 41-50
Complete this letter with ONE word for each space (41-50). Write the correct
word in each box (41-50).

Anna,
I have (Example: ……a….... ) problem and I need your help. Can you come shopping
(41)…….................. me tomorrow? My grandmother is going to (42)…...................80 next
month and she is having a party (43).........…………Saturday.
The problem is I don’t have anything to wear. I (44) ...........……..…grown so much that all my
trousers (45) ..................…. too short for me now! I want (46)...............……... buy some new
ones and maybe a pair (47)...............……... boots. I haven’t got a (48)...............…….. of
money to spend but I think it will be enough.
(49)...............……... you like to meet me in the morning (50)...............……... the afternoon?
Let me know.
Kate

41…………… 42. ………… 43. ………… 44. ………… 45. ………

46. …………… 47. …………… 48. …………… 49. …………… 50. ………
PART 7 - 5 QUESTIONS 41-50
Complete this letter with ONE word for each space (41-50). Type the correct
word in each box (41-50).

Dear Maria,
Thank you (Example: ……for….... ) your letter. I had my first day …41…… my new school
today. A girl ……42….Nicole looked after me and showed me …..43…………my classrooms
were. She is very nice and I ….44……..…going to visit her this weekend.
My favourite lesson today was Maths and I was happy because I knew more……45….the other
girls. I also played hockey for ….46……... first time. I really enjoyed it.
Most of the teachers seem friendly but I’m afraid ……47…. the head teacher. No one
likes.….48………... because he shouts…..49…..lot.
I must go now because I have ……50…do my homework.
Keira

41…………… 42. ………… 43. ………… 44. ………… 45. ………

46. …………… 47. …………… 48. …………… 49. …………… 50. ………

PART 7 – 6 QUESTIONS 41-50

Complete the memos.
Write ONE word for each space (41-50). Type the correct word in each box (41-
50).
Memo
To: All staff From: D. Brown
Subject: Holidays Date: 22.2.02

I (Example: am) planning the holidays for next year. Please (41)............ me when you would
like (42) .......... take your holiday. If possible, (43)....... you give two dates? Please give me
(44)......... answer by the end (45)......... the month.

Thank you.
D. Brown

Memo
To: D Brown From: J Green
Subject: Holidays Date: 23.2.02

Could I take two weeks’ holiday (46)............ July? I’d (47) .......... to take the first two weeks,
but if (48)....... is not possible, the last two weeks will (49)......... OK. Also can (50)......... take
three extra days in the first week of December?

John

41…………… 42. ………… 43. ………… 44. ………… 45. ………

46. …………… 47. …………… 48. …………… 49. …………… 50. ………