B1 second session final test

LIVING ABOARD In many of the world’s cities, on canals and rivers or in

marinas, you can find people who have chosen to live on the water. The
Wilkinsons have lived aboard their boat for fifteen years. Much of that time they
have spent sailing around the world. Here’s what they had to say about living
aboard.
Mary Wilkinson
People sometimes ask me if I think it’s fair to the children. How could it not be
fair? They live in a less polluted, safer environment. They get to travel and
become comfortable with and able to deal with people of all ages and from
different cultures. This makes them confident and relaxed. Children who live
aboard are often better educated because instead of being taught in overcrowded
classrooms they learn with their brothers and sisters and with a parent as the
teacher.
Sunny Wilkinson
People usually don’t believe we live on a boat until I show them a photo. It
seems so different to the lifestyles they know. Of course living aboard has its
advantages and disadvantages. It’s fantastic living so close to nature and getting
to know other cultures and languages. It’s also really exciting to sail off
somewhere and know that you will see new places and meet new people, but
sometimes I have made new friends somewhere and then they move on or we
do. Saying goodbye to people is always hard.
Jeffrey Wilkinson
I’ve already decided that I’m going to get a boat when I’m older and go cruising
with my friends. I have had so many experiences and seen so many amazing
things: dolphins, whales, fantastic tropical fish and a lot of beautiful places on
land as well. My only worry is how I will get on with the kids in a normal
classroom and with the school system in general. I want 5 to go to university and
I don’t know how well I’ll do in the final exams. Mum and Dad both say I’m
ahead of other kids of my age, but I’m not sure.
Questions:
What does the writer of the article want to tell her readers
about? A One family’s experience of living on a boat.
B Why she thinks it’s a good idea to live on a boat.
C The disadvantages of living on a boat.
D Where you can see people living on boats.

How does Mary Wilkinson feel about other lifestyles?

A She thinks they are unfair to children.

B She thinks they do not offer the advantages of living aboard.
C She is not sure what she thinks about them.
D She thinks they are safer than living aboard.

What is the main disadvantage of living aboard according to Sunny Wilkinson?

A She has to learn foreign languages.

B She hasn’t made many friends.
C They stay in the same place for too long.
D She misses her friends.
Why is Jeffrey Wilkinson worried?

A He does not know as much as other

people his age. B His parents think he is
behind other people his age.
C He thinks he might not get good enough results to get into university.
D He wants to go to a normal school.

Which of the Wilkinsons have the same opinions about the advantages of
living aboard.

A Mary and Jeffrey agree that the children are better educated.
B Jeffrey and Sunny agree that meeting new people and getting to know
new cultures are important.
C Marry and Sunny agree that it is good to get away from pollution.
D Sunny and Jeffrey both think it is wonderful to be in close contact with nature.
 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each questions,
mark the letter next to the correct word A, B, C or D . The first (0) is done
for you.

The Threat to the Environment

Nowadays people are more aware that wildlife all over the world is in (0)
A . Many (21)......... of animals are threatened, and could easily become
(22) ......... if we do not make an effort to (23) ........... them. There are many
reasons for this. In some cases, animals are ….…. (24)for their fur or for
other valuable parts of their bodies. Some birds, …….(25)as parrots, are
caught (26)........., and sold as pets. For many animals and birds, the problem
is that their habitat – the (27)........ where they live- is disappearing. More
land is used for farms, for houses or industry, and there are fewer open
(28) ............ than there once were. Farmers use powerful chemicals to help
them grow better (29) ..........., but these chemicals pollute the environment.
The most successful animals on earth – human beings – will soon be the only
ones left, unless we can (30)……..this problem.

0. A danger B threat C problem D vanishing

21. A marks B more C species D forms
22. A disappeared B vanished C empty D extinct
23. A harm B safe C protect D serve
24. A hunted B chased C game D extinct
25. A like B such C or D where
26. A lively B alive C for life D for living
27. A spot B point C place D site
28. A spaces B air C up D parts
29. A products B fields C herbs D crops
30. A answer B calculate C solve D explain

Tense forms

Put the verbs in brackets into the correct form.

36. By the end of this century thousands of species of animals................................
(die) out.
37. Can you buy some wood because I.............................(put) up some
bookshelves this afternoon.
38. I’m sure that soon people................................................................(live)
under the sea.
39. Sam...................................................(think) of changing his job soon.
40. This time tomorrow we………………………… (lie) on a beach a
thousand kilometres away.
41. I.......................................(wait) for the bus when it started to pour with
rain.
42. Tom ………………………. (work) on the same book for five years
now.
43. When we met, I knew I …………………………. (see) John somewhere
before.
44. After waiting for half an hour, Sue ……………….(leave) a message and
went home.
45. I don’t think they ………………………….. (arrive) before 9 o’clock
because they didn’t leave until 6.
 1) WRITING
This is a part of a letter you receive from an English friend.

Now write a letter of between 120-150 words, answering your friend’s questions.
Do not write any addresses.

I was given some money for my birthday but I can’t

decide whether to save it or not. Are you good at saving
money or do spend it immediately? Which do you think is
best?

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