QUESTION 1 (5 points)
1.1 Read the text A and answer the three
questions below: (2.5 points)
1.1.1. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false (T/F) according to
the text. Copy that part (and ONLY that part) of the text which justifies your answer.
(1.5 points; 0.25 each).
1. According to some authors, a habit can be created in 21 days.
2. Distress has nothing to do with our alarm system.
3. Taking off the masks in closed spaces will be the same for everybody.
4. If we continue trapped by fear, we won’t enjoy life.
1.1.2 Find a word or pharase that means the same in text A (1 point)
1. Saying hello:
2: Anxiety agony:
3: Continue:
4: Afitions, dysfunations:
1.2.1. Complete the second sentence of each pair so that it has the same
meaning as the first one. You must use the word or expression in italics.
1. Extrovert people in UK may like Ed Sheeran’s songs as much as those in
Argentina.
2. In the study they discovered that the links between music and personality
repeated around the world.
3. Neurotic listeners preferred intense music as it reflects their good mood.
4. People who live in countries with hot weather are more likely to enjoy, danceable music.
1.2.2 Pronunciation:
1. How is the “ed” pronounced in “covered”? /t/, /d/, or / ܼd/?
2. What vowel sound can you find in “world”? /ܧ, / ܮ/or ԥ?
3. How is the final “s” pronounced in “participants”? /s/, /z/ or /ܼz/?
4. How is the “i” pronounced in “likely”? Dܼ/, /i:/ or /ܼ/?
2.1 Read the text B and answer the questions
below:
2.1.1. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false (T/F) according to
the text. Copy that part (and ONLY that part) of the text which justifies your answer.
1. According to some authors, a habit can be created in 21 days.
2. Distress has nothing to do with our alarm system.
Taking off the masks in closed spaces will be the same for everybody.
4. If we continue trapped by fear, we won’t enjoy life.
2.1.2. Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words
and definitions given here:
1. Characteristics:
2. Attract:
3. Confusing:
3. Confusing:
2.2 WRITE A COMPOSITION ANSWERING THIS QUESTION:
How do you think we as individuals should change our everyday behaviour in order to
make a better world? (Approximately 120 words)
1.Despite working in a Spanish company, John doesn’t speak Spanish.
Although
2.The town council has rebuilt a park. I used to play there.
The town council
3.s you didn’t pay attention, you made a lot of mistakes.
If
4.A lot of people watched the film.
The film
5.“I have met many interesting people in this course”, Mary said.
Mary said
3.1.2. Pronunciation:
1. How is the “ed” pronounced in “covered”? /t/, /d/, or / ܼd/?
2. What vowel sound can you find in “world”? /ܧ, / ܮ/or ԥ?
3. How is the final “s” pronounced in “participants”? /s/, /z/ or /ܼz/?
4. How is the “i” pronounced in “likely”? Dܼ/, /i:/ or /ܼ/?
3.2 WRITE A COMPOSITION ANSWERING THIS QUESTION:
The advantages and disadvantages of working as a doctor.
