Skripta 4. - NOVO

TEHNIČKA ŠKOLA RUĐERA BOŠKOVIĆA
GETALDIĆEVA 4, ZAGREB
Nastavni materijali za fakultativnu nastavu za 4. razred
Voditeljica SV stranih jezika: Razradila:
Ivana Šumanović Kljuić, prof. Ivana Šumanović Kljuić, prof.

PRIPREMA UČENIKA ZA ISPIT PISANJA (B LEVEL)
TASK 1, B LEVEL
Match the messages (1-5) and the statements (A-F). There is one letter you do not need
Example 1 (ljetni rok 2013./2014.)
0 When you come to London, there’s no need for you to book into a hotel. You can sleep at my place.
1 Why don’t we spend a quiet evening at home tonight? We can watch a movie or make some tea and relax.
2 I’ve bought a new desk. Can you come over and help me carry it up the stairs to my room?
3 Steve’s offered us to stay in his flat until we find a suitable place to live. He of all people! I can’t believe it!
4 The car looks amazing in the photo. But it’s a second-hand car, so be careful if you plan to buy it.
5 You didn’t hand in the report on time and yesterday you
left the office early. Can you give me an explanation?
A I’m amazed. B Tell me why. C Carry on.
D Let’s stay in.E Give me a hand.F Watch out G Stay with me.
Example 2 (ljetni rok 2012./2013)
1 I know Peter is the youngest in the family, but it’s only a two-day school trip. I’m sure he’ll be fine. 2 Develop some
effective strategies and stop improvising. Your friends can’t give you a hand all the time.
3 It’s an open-air concert and the weather forecast is not promising. You don’t want to get wet. 4 Enjoy your time at the
beach. Even if it rains a bit on Saturday, it will be fun. 5 Some friends are coming over. Please greet
them with a smile. I want them to like you.
A Plan your actions. B Be friendly. C Stop worrying.
D Take a raincoat. E Have a nice weekend. F Ask for help.
Example 3 (jesenski rok 2012./2013.)
1 You started it, not me, so it’s you who should apologise to me, not the other way round. 2 There’s no need to feel
sorry for me. It’s happened to me many times before, so it’s nothing new for me.3 I used to buy second-hand. Not any
more. Take my advice and buy the latest model.4 You mustn’t go there without me. I want to be with you when you get the
news.5 You can come with me if you like, but I can do it by myself and you can stay at home and do something useful.A You
don’t have to come. B Let’s go together. C Get a new one. D Don’t come round.
E I’m used to it. F I’m not sorry.
TASK 2, B LEVEL
Example 1(ljetni rok 2013./2014.)
1.I’m cancelling my birthday party. I went to a lot of trouble to organise everything and, particularly, to send my parents away
for the day. Then I got this coupon for a free weekend in London for two, which I couldn’t ignore. So my friend Sarah is
coming with me. Gail
Why isn’t Gail having a birthday party? A Because of her parents
B Because of a trip
C Because of a friend
2.Hi Boyd
Come over to my place on Wednesday. I know you didn’t want to study the day before the exam, but I think revising will make
us less anxious. Don’t forget the deadline for handing in the assignments is the Tuesday before the exam. They’ll correct and
mark them by Thursday. Luke
When do Boyd and Luke have their exam?A On Tuesday.
B On Wednesday.
C On Thursday.
3.Hi
I’m glad you got a dog. You’ll enjoy him so much, but it’s a great responsibility. My mom takes Mickey out every morning and I
take him out for long walks in the evenings. For several weeks during the exams, though, I was able to walk him only at
weekends. Nina
How often does Nina walk her dog? A Every day.
B Several times a week.
C At weekends.
4.Hi
I’ve fully recovered from my difficult final exams and am a business analyst now. It’s strange to sit in an office all day but it
feels good when you complete a report that makes your client happy. And a bit of fun at the pub after work helps too.
Harry
What does Harry say about his job? A It’s exhausting.
B It’s rewarding.
C It’s fun.
5.Claire
I think you can bring the report up-to-date fairly quickly. Let’s meet at school tomorrow. You have to come over with the
latest data. I’ll bring along the notes from our last meeting and we’ll be done in no time. Sarah
What does Sarah want Claire to bring to the meeting? A The report.B The data.C Her notes.
1. Hi Jamie! Thanks for offering to bring something. You’re welcome to bring something to eat, though I’ll prepare something.
My brother and his mates will take care of drinks, but you can bring your own. We’re counting on you for some good music,
though. Most importantly, bring yourself. Gracie
What should Jamie take to the party? A Music. B Food. C Drinks.
2. Hi What do you think of Will, the new boy in the class? He often looks bored in class. Perhaps it’s nothing new for him. It’s
difficult to decide about him because he doesn’t say much. But I’m sure he’ll fit in with time. Ella
What does Ella say Will is like? A Boring. B Quiet. C Fit.
3. Hi I’m not going to George’s party tonight. I can’t stand the guy. You’ll have to make an excuse for me. Don’t tell him I can’t
come because I’ve got homework to do. I don’t want to sound like a nerd. Tell him I’m sick. It’s the flu! Thanks. Josh
Why won’t Josh go to George’s party? A He is ill. B He is busy.C He doesn’t want to
4. Chloe! Aunt Rose is coming to visit us tomorrow afternoon. I don’t know what time exactly, but you mustn’t leave the flat
so there’s someone to welcome her. Why don’t you finish your homework while you’re waiting? And you could clean up your
room – it’s a mess!
What does Chloe have to do? AStay at home. B Finish her homework. C Clean her room.
5. Hi! Finally, my presentation is over. At least I didn’t bore my classmates and my teacher to death. In fact, I got lots of
questions. But it took me a long time to prepare it, and I was disappointed with the mark I got. Matilda
What does Matilda say about her presentation?AIt was interesting. B It was disappointing. C It was long.
1. Mason! I won’t see you next weekend because it’s the one when I like to get away to the coast, to a hotel as a rule. This
time, a friend who lives there is going away and he’s letting me use his place. He likes to have guests in his house while he’s
away. See you when I get back. Callum
Where will Callum stay over the weekend? A At a friend’s house. B In a guest house. C In a hotel.
2. Hi ! I’ll be in town an hour before the film starts and I don’t want to wait outside the cinema in the cold so I’ll go to the
library and read something – maybe I’ll find something for my history essay. So why don’t you meet me there on your way to
the cinema? Madison
Why will Madison go to the library? A To do some research. B To pass the time. C To meet a friend.
3.Hi! What do you think of Paige? She’s pretty easy to get on with. And you don’t have to worry about what to say, because
often you don’t get the chance – she fills in all the silences. But she likes to be the centre of attention, perhaps too much. Do
you agree? Matt
What does Matt think Paige is like? A Attentive. B Pretty. C Talkative.
4. Lilly! Do not bring too many things on our camping trip, especially clothes. A flashlight might be useful at night. Don’t
forget that there are a lot of mosquitoes around the lake and you won’t survive without a repellent. Anyway, you needn’t
take a gas cooker. We’ll use mine. Courtney
What must Courtney take on the trip? A A flashlight. B A gas cooker. C A repellent.
5. Hi! I am disappointed with our choice of restaurant last night. I’m not saying that we paid too much but the way they
treated us is pretty disappointing. Although the dishes we tried were not bad at all, you’ll never see me in that place again.
Stephen
What is Stephen complaining about? A The food. B The price. C The service.
Task 3, B Level
Example1 (ljetni rok 2013./2014.)
Read about a famous clown. For questions 11-15, complete the form with one or two words in each space.There is an
example at the beginning (0)
A Clown to Remember
After 60 years of entertaining people dressed as a clown, Eugene Skelton, or Quacky, as his audiences will remember him,
performed his last gig on NBC television last Saturday. The star of Smiling Faceended his long career by saying: “If I have said
or done some little thing that brought a smile to your face, my purpose as a clown has been fulfilled.”Eugene was born in the
USA into a family with five children and learned young that he could make people laugh. After two years at university, he quit
because he realised he didn’t want to be a lawyer. But before becoming a professional clown, he worked as a clerk for five
years because he had to provide for his family. His son, who is a comedian and goes by the name of Funnywinks, says:
“Everybody thinks that if your dad is a clown, you must be laughing all the time. But it wasn’t like that. My sister and I often
had to help dad blow the balloons for his acts. And believe me, that wasn’t great fun.”During his professional career Eugene’s
acts took the family across the country and into America for festivals during the summer. In the winter, with the family at
home in Canada, he travelled solo to perform at events and on TV.Eugene also appeared in several films. His first contact with
Hollywood came in the form of a failed screen test for Clown Family. In 1964 he made his film debut in Wonderful Timeand
became famous.
0Real name: Eugene
11 Stage name: __________________ 12 First job: ________________
13 First film: __________________ 14Country of residence: __________________
15 Number of children: __________________
Read about Don Carn. For questions 11-15, complete the form with oneword in each space. Write your answer onlyhere in
this exam booklet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
Travels in Asia
Travels in Asiaby Don Carn is a collection of articles about the people he met on his travels, from the very rich to the very
poor. It is the social focus that makes Carn’s work so interesting. “I guess it’s because I studied sociology,” he explains, “which
gave me a deep interest in how societies function.”After graduating, Carn travelled through Europe. “I needed to pay for my
travels, so I sent articles to my local paper in London. I started in France and went through to Turkey, but my first article was
from Italy. The editor asked for more, so I sent articles weekly. These were noticed by a national newspaper, and that’s how it
all started.“It wasn’t my plan to become a journalist, it just happened. But it was normal for me to travel; my parents moved
to London from Seaton in Devon when I was small, and we travelled back there for our summer holidays. And my father took
us to see his family in Ireland when I was a baby. My girlfriend says I like to travel because I’m a Sagittarius, but I don’t believe
in astrology and star signs. “People sometimes ask me if I would like a Star Trek Transporter so I could get from one place to
another in a nanosecond. But I love the journey. I would prefer a Translator, so I could understand everyone everywhere.“I’m
very grateful that I have a job that pays me to travel and write. And when I can no longer travel, I’ll just write.”
0 Name: Don Carn 11 Hometown: __________________ 12 Occupation: __________________
13 Star sign: __________________ 14 First country he visited: __________________
15 Dream Star Trek device: __________________
Read about Samuel Mennard. For questions 11-15, complete the form with one or two words in each space. Write your
answer onlyhere in this exam booklet.
Samuel Mennard’s tap-dancing
We talked to tap-dancer Samuel Mennard in his San Francisco home after his dance performance for the Oscar ceremony this
spring. The dance was called Gene-tic.It was his task to honour the memory of the great dancer Gene Kelly. While Gene Kelly
used to be presented as the Hollywood Smile, Samuel, known as Rap-Tapper, is a product of the rap culture: when he dances
his eyes are closed, his body moves like a puppet and his arms follow a different rhythm to that of his feet. He started taking
dancing lessons at the age of ten, after seeing his first musical, Funny Face, by his favourite composer Ira Graves. Twelve years
later, Samuel’s talent seems to be at its peak. He’s appearing this year on Broadway in his native New York in the show Start
Dancing, the first he has choreographed and created with Peter Willis. It’s the same stage that Fred Astaire, his all-time
favourite, used to glide on.The musical records the history of tap-dancing among black Americans. In the 18th century, drums
were forbidden on the boats carrying slaves from Africa, so they used their feet to give rhythm to the black rebellion. Not
many people know that he started out as a singer performing in clubs to support his family. Samuel says: “It’s been hard work
getting where I am now, but when I dance, when I feel the rhythm in my veins, I know it’s been worth it.”
11 Place of birth: ______________ 12 Age: ______________ 13 Nickname: ___________ 14 Dancing hero:
________________ 15 First job: __________________
Task 4, B Level
Read the text about improving your looks in a photo.For questions 16-20, choose from A-F to complete the sentences. There
is one letter you do not need. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There is an example at the beginning (0).
The Image of Me
How often are you satisfied with photos of yourself? You either look too big or too small, your eyes are closed or lips crooked.
Here are some tips on (0)____. First of all, find some time to practise your smile in front of the mirror. In no time you’ll know
(16) ____. By learning how to avoid fake smiles, you’ll be ready (17) ____. Also, smile through your eyes, not just your mouth.
It always looks strange when someone has an enthusiastic smile, but their eyes are bored. Ask your close friends to look at
pictures of you (18) ____. Right before the camera flashes, pretend that you saw something funny, (19)____. Finally, keep
your tongue behind your teeth and avoid saying “cheese” while you’re looking at the camera (20) ____. If you do all that,
you’ll look as great as you do in real life!
A to help you decide when you look best
B because it amuses them
C when someone grabs the camera to take your picture
D because it freezes your smile
E when it looks the most natural
F which will immediately relax your muscles
G how to improve your looks in a photo
Read the text about shopping. For questions 16-20, choose from A-Fto complete the sentences. There is one letter you do not
need. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There is an example at the beginning (0)
Shopping
Shopping in a supermarket can give you a headache. For almost every type of product on the shelves, there are many brands
to choose from. So how do you decide (0) ___? Are you the sort of person that always goes for quality? Or are you like my
husband, (16) ___? If you have a limited amount of money, the more you spend on product A, the less you have for product B.
The more you spend on food, the less you have for clothes. Therefore, you have to decide on your priorities. You have to
decide (17) ___. Is it a cheap, ordinary product or an expensive, special one(18) ___? If you make your decisions before you
enter the shop, you don’t waste time choosing among (19) ___. Then, when you see four types of the same product, you
know (20) ___. This way, you can do your shopping quickly and without a headache.
A that checks the prices first B that you need
C which one to put into your basket D who always buys the cheapest
E what is on the shelf F what you want at a particular time G which to buy
Read the information about taxis in China. For questions 16-20, choose from A-Fto complete the sentences. There is one letter
you do not need. Mark your answer on the answer sheet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
Taxis in China
The best way to get about in cities that don’t have a subway system is by taxi. Taxis are found in large numbers (0) ____.
When arriving at airports, avoid the drivers who immediately surround you and instead head for the taxi rank outside, where
you are less likely to be overcharged. Also, (16) ____, ask the reception desk to order a taxi for you. And always make sure the
driver uses the metre.Not many taxi drivers speak English, so it is wise (17) ____, which the staff at your hotel will gladly do.
Taxi fares vary slightly from city to city. In many cities, various models are available but (18) ____. Tipping the driver is not
necessary.Motorcycle taxis are a quick way to cover shorter distances, although they are really practical only (19) ____.In
smaller towns, bicycle rickshaws are a convenient way to get around town. In major cities, however, (20) ____. Don’t forget to
agree on the fare before climbing aboard.
A if you are staying at a hotel B they cost about the same as a taxi
C to bring along a Chinese dictionary D if you are travelling alone
E they usually have different rates F to have your destination written down in Chinese
G in all Chinese cities
Task 5, B level
Read the text about Eilean Donan Castle. For each gap (21-25), choose the correct answer, A, B or C. Mark your answer on the
answer sheet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
Eilean Donan
Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most recognised castles in Scotland. It probably appears on (0)_A__calendars than any other
castle.The castle is located on (21)___own little island and surrounded by the forested mountains. It dates back to the
13thcentury, but the castle that visitors enjoy today (22)___reconstructed as a family home between 1912 and 1932.Eilean
Donan is one of the most popular visitor attractions in the Highlands. There are numerous reasons (23) ___it enjoys such
romantic and iconic status in the hearts of many visitors. But to truly understand the appeal of this castle you (24) ___ to go
and discover it for yourself.In addition to guided tours provided by the castle stewards, there is an audio guide tour. It is
available (25) ___ eight languages. The audio tour takes the visitor on a tour around the castle, explains its architecture, and
tells its dramatic history.
0) A more B most C many 21) A his B it’s C its 22) A was B is C has been
23) A how B why C when 24) A have B should C must 25) A by B on C in
Read the text. For each gap (21-25), choose the correct answer, A, Bor C.Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
Hi
It’s great to hear (0) __B_you. I’m glad that you are going to have a free weekend at last and I’m really looking forward to your
visit (21) ___ Saturday. There are all sorts of things we can do. For example, you can help me (22) ___my homework (just
kidding!). Seriously though, why not sleep at my place? My parents won’t mind a bit. They will be happy to see you. We can
go out in the evening and come back late if you (23) ___the night. It’ll be fun. It’s best to take the train to get here. You can
take a bus, but it takes much longer and a lot depends on the traffic. So I’ll (24) ___ you at the railway station and take you to
my place. Please say hello to your parents. I hope they’re fine. See you (25) ___ a couple of days! Sandy
0) A for B from C of 21) A at B in C on 22) A do B make C write 23) A stay B stayed C will stay
24) A expect B meet C wait 25) A after B for C in

Read the text. For each gap (21-25), choose the correct answer, A, Bor C.Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
Hi Sienna
I was thinking about our friendship and (0) __C_ made it really important for me.It’s a great help having a friend (21) ___
going through the same things as me. You know, like quarrels with parents or boys who (22) ___fun of me. You want someone
who likes the same kinds of music and clothes, but not too much the same or it’s boring. Someone who’ll help me with my
homework if (23) ___ need it. Someone who I can talk to about the big decisions, like what to study or which party (24) ___ go
to. You know the sort of stuff. What I can’t stand, (25) ___, is someone who wants to live my life for me, like telling me what
to do all the time. I have enough of that from my grandma. No, a friend, a real friend is like me, I guess, but not too much like
me! Edie
0) A that B which C what 21) A whose B who’s C who was 22 ) A make B have C do
23) A I’ll B I’d C I 24) A should I B I should C could I 25) A even though B although C however
Task 6, B Level
Complete this text. For questions 26-30, write one word for each space. Write your answer only here in this exam booklet.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
Alphabet
It can come as a bit of a surprise to learn that the word alphabet arrived (0) _in__ English quite late – almost a thousand years
after the language was first written down.We are so used (26) ___ the idea of an alphabet nowadays that it’s difficult to
imagine a time (27) ___it was not a routine part of everyday life. Once we (28) ___ learned to read, we don’t think twice
about putting things into alphabetical order. We also expect words to be in alphabetical order when we look them (29) ___ in
a dictionary. When in 1604 the first English dictionary was written by English school teacher Robert Cawdrey, he felt it was
(30) ___a new idea that he had to explain how his “Table Alphabeticall” should be used.
Complete this text. For questions 26-30, write one word for each space.Write your answer only here in this exam
booklet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
Hi
Do you still want us to get (0) together today? I don’t really want to go anywhere. It’s (26) ___a cold day I just want to stay in
bed. But perhaps we can do something this evening. I’m certainly not going out this morning or this afternoon. I’ll be at home
(27) ___ at least 5 o’clock. We can meet after that. But I’m not interested (28) ___going to the cinema or spending money
somewhere. I’d (29) ___rather stay indoors. Let’s meet (30) ___ six at the usual place and then go to Eric’s and play one of his
video games. But don’t be late because it’s so cold outside. Let me know what you think.
Complete the text. For questions 26-30, write one word for each space.Write your answer onlyhere in this exam
booklet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
My Hero
My hero is my great aunt – my grandmother’s sister (0) _on__my mother’s side. People say I take after her, in both looks and
character. I like to think that that is true. She is a very adventurous woman. She travelled a lot in the Far East at a time (26)
___very few Europeans did, especially women. When she looked (27) ___my sisters and me, when we were very small, she
always let us do exciting things, but she also made sure we did not hurt (28) ___. She’s visiting us (29) ___a few days and she’ll
stay for the summer. I’m really looking forward to it. (30) ___will be great to see her again. She’s now over ninety, but I’m
sure we’ll have fun.
Task 7, B Level (writing paper)
Example 1
Read this message from Kerry. Write Kerry a reply. Answer Allher questions. Write 50-70 words.Write your reply on the
answer sheet.
Hi
I’m thinking about changing school because I’m not happy here. Are you happy with your school and why? What are your
classmates and teachers like? What would you like to change in your school? Write back soon.
Kerry
Example 2
Read the message from Amy. Write Amy a reply. Answer Allher questions.Write 50-70 words.Write your reply on the answer
sheet.
Hi
Tell me about your school day. How do you go to school? What’s your usual school day like? How much homework do you
have? Amy
Example 3
Read the message from Esme. Write Esme a reply. Answer Allher questions. Write 50-70 words. Write your reply on the
answer sheet.
Hi
I’m coming to visit your town next Saturday. What should I visit and why? Can you tell me where we can meet and how to get
there? Is there anything you’d like me to bring you or your family? Looking forward to seeing you. Esme
Zimski rok državne mature 2011./2012.

Task 1
Questions 1-5
Match the messages (1-5) and statements (A-F). There is one letter you do not need.Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
1 I know it’s a tough choice, but I can’t wait any longer for your decision.
2 You must think about the consequences of what you do. If you don’t, you might hurt someone.
3 Keep it to yourself. Nobody needs to know about it.
4 Think twice before you resign; you might feel different in the morning.
5 I’m really sorry, but this meeting is a must. No excuses this time.
A Be responsible. B You can’t avoid it. C Don’t wait for me. D Make up your mind.
E Don’t say anything. F Sleep on it. G Stay with me.
Task 2
Questions 6-10
You will read five emails. For each question (6-10), choose the correct answer, A, B or C.Mark your answer on the answer
sheet.
6) Lacey! If you’ve got a free afternoon in town, you mustn’t leave without visiting the Museum of Broken Relationships.
There’s also a Picasso exhibition at the art gallery, which they say you shouldn’t miss, if you like art. And the film that won all
those Oscars is on at the cinema. Enjoy! Erin
Where does Erin recommend that Lacey should go?
A To the cinema. B To the art gallery. C To the museum.
7) Hi! About the amusement park yesterday – it was all very exciting until we came to the rollercoaster. It was huge, and I
was too scared to go on it. The others made fun of me and I just wanted to disappear as I watched them enjoy the ride. Max
How did Max feel during the rollercoaster ride?
A Afraid.B Ashamed.C Excited.
8) Hi Jayden! Enjoy Tyler’s party on Saturday! I won’t be there! My parents won’t let me. They say my marks at school aren’t
good enough and I have to stay in and study. I feel sick about this. But what can I do? You’ll just have to go without me.
Riley
Why won’t Riley go to Tyler’s party?
A He isn’t allowed to go. B He is ill. C He doesn’t want to go.
9) Layla! What can I say about Liam? I guess he likes me. He’s willing to carry my books and lend me things, so he’s definitely
interested. But we’ve got nothing to say to each other. I can’t be with someone unless there’s some attraction. That’s what
I’m like, and that’s that. Alice
What does Alice say about Liam?
A She likes him. B He is helpful. C He is interesting.
10) Hi Lexi! I’d love to go out with you tonight. The thing is I’ve got some work to do and I can’t go out until I’ve done it. I’ll
do my best to finish it in time. Anyway, I’m sure you can have a good time this evening without me! Luke
Will Luke go out this evening?
A Yes. B No. C Maybe.
Task 3
Questions 11-15
Read about Marcos Demaría. For questions 11-15, complete the form with one or twowords in each space.Write your answer
onlyhere in this exam booklet. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Marcos Demaría
Marcos Demaría was 21 when he left his country, crossing the American border illegally into California. He spoke only Spanish,
and surviving in the States wasn’t easy for an illegal immigrant. He spent his first days in the streets of Los Angeles with only a
few dollars in his pocket, and the first job he took was as a limousine driver for a famous Hollywood actress. He did all sorts of
jobs to make ends meet and pay for an English teacher. He knew he had to learn the language to become a success in the
States. He was determined to succeed in the new country and promised himself to become independent before 30. And he
did. At 33, he’s the most popular dog trainer in the world and his TV programme on handling dogs has become globally
famous. It really was a long journey from a small restaurant back home in Mexico, where he earned his first salary cooking
local dishes.Demaría has received several awards. He is extremely proud to be the first Mexican to receive a Treasure Award.
At the ceremony, he gave a speech in English and Spanish, when dedicating the award to his parents. He has also received a
Special Honor for rehabilitating animals, which is the one he likes most since it was his first award. What’s more, he has
recently been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Reality Program.
0 Surname: Demaria___ 11 Age: __________________
12 Nationality: __________________ 13 Mother tongue: __________________
14 First job: __________________ 15 Favourite award: __________________
Task 4
Questions 16-20
Read the textGoing Away. For questions 16-20, choose from A-Fto complete the sentences. There is one letter you do not
need. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Going Away
The day my family goes on holiday, my house is a madhouse and my parents act crazy (0) _G__. My father plans in great
detail right (16) ___, and then panics, running round the house like a headless chicken. We always have to wait for my
mother. I can’t understand (17) ___. Perhaps it’s because she hates waiting for the rest of us to get ready. My sister is always
ready and waiting (18) ___. She then sits on her suitcase and quietly watches everyone run round in circles. I don’t know (19)
___. I could never be as organized as she is. I leave everything until the last moment. But I’m always ready on time. I always
pack my bag (20) ___. I’m never the last one in the car. And when we finally drive away, we usually have to go back because
someone has forgotten something.
A when it is time to leave B how she does it C until we have to go
D where she is. E before it’s too late F why she is like this G until we are all safely on our way
Task 5
Read the text about a wealthy businessman. For each gap (21-25), choose the correct answer, A,B orC.Mark your answer on
the answer sheet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
Ferrari loan
A businessman walks into a bank and asks (0) _B__ the loan officer. He says he is going to Europe (21) ___business for two
weeks and needs to borrow $7,000. The bank officer says the bank will need some kind of security for such a loan. So the
businessman hands over the keys to a Ferrari and the bank agrees to accept the car as a guarantee for (22) ___loan. An
employee parks the Ferrari in the bank’s garage. Two weeks later, the businessman returns, repays the $7,000 and the
interest, which (23) ___to $19.67. The loan officer says, “We are very happy to have your business, and this transaction (24)
___worked out very nicely, but we are a little confused. (25) ___ you were away, we found that you are a multimillionaire.
Why would you need a loan of $7,000?” The businessman replied, “Where else in San Francisco can I park my car for two
weeks for $20?”
0) A about B for C after 21) A for B on C with 22) A the B 0 C a
23) A goes B reaches C comes 24) A have B had C has 25) A Since B As C While
Task 6
Questions 26-30
Complete this text. For questions 26-30, write one word for each space. Write your answer onlyhere in this exam booklet.
Mensa
Mensa (0) was founded in England in 1946 by Roland Berrill, a barrister, and Dr. Lance Ware, a scientist and lawyer. The name
Mensa means “table” (26) ___Latin and so was chosen to demonstrate the round-table nature of the organization – the
coming together of equals. They had the idea of forming (27) ___ society for people with a high IQ. The aim (28) ___, as it is
today, to create a society that is non-political and free from all racial or religious prejudices. The society welcomes people
from every walk of life (29) ___IQ is in the top 2% of the population. Mensans vary in job and profession and are represented
among all age groups. The youngest member joined (30) ___ the age of two, while the oldest member joined when he was
107.
Task 7
Question 31
Read this message from Logan. Write Logan a reply. Answer all his questions.
Write 50-70 words. Write your reply on the answer sheet.
Hi! I’ve no idea what DVD to borrow on Saturday. Please tell me about a film you’ve seen. What sort of film was it? What
was it about? Did you like it and why (not)?Logan
Ljetni rok državne mature 2011./2012.

Task 1
Questions 1-5
Match the messages (1-5) and statements (A-F). There is one letter you do not need.Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
1 I know I promised I’d join you at the party, but I won’t be able to make it. I hope you understand.
2 I don’t want you to carry the furniture alone. I’ll be back by 5.
3 She must be out of reach, but I’m sure she’ll call soon.
4 I may sound strict, but you’re staying in and that’s final.
5 It’s been hard, I know. But it would be stupid to give up the project now that you’re almost done.
A Give up. B Carry on. C Sorry I can’t go. D Don’t worry.
E Wait for me. F You can’t go. G Stay with me.
Task 2
You will read five emails. For each question (6-10), choose the correct answer, A, Bor C.Mark your answer on the answer
sheet.
6) Hi! Peter is organising a sleepover at his home this weekend. We’ve got a lot of movies to watch there. But I’ll be
home for Sunday lunch. Perhaps we can get together in the afternoon? Michael
Where will Michael spend Saturday night?
A At home. B At the cinema. C At a friend’s house.

7) Hi! I start work on Monday as a receptionist at Sloane’s. It would be okay if it helped me become a better lawyer, or if I
needed to help my folks pay the bills. But my parents keep on telling me to get out of the house and get a job, and I’ve had
enough of that. Paul
Why is Paul taking the job?
A To get some experience. B Because of his parents. C To earn some money
8) Hey Mark! I begin my studies in London next week. We’ll spend the first month sketching in museums and galleries to
learn about the different historical periods and styles. I’ll have to take photos for documentation. It sounds much better than
burying yourself in books about English kings and queens. It should be fun. Emily
What is Emily going to study in London?
A Art. B History. C Photography.
9) Hi! I got a £25 gift voucher for the music shop for my birthday, and I went to get Deadly Tulips’ new CD for £12. But it’s
not out yet, so I got an old one for £8. I’ll get the new one next week and still have £5 to spend. Connor
How much did Connor spend at the music shop?
A £8. B £12. C £20.
10) Hi Dora! I’m leaving for Paris on Sunday and will spend two weeks there. My father is going on business and he’s taking
me with him to study French while we’re there. I promised myself I’d do something useful this summer. Still, it’ll be like going
on holiday after all the hard work I’ve done this term. Charlie
Why is Charlie going to Paris?
A On business. B On holiday. C On a course.
Task 3
Questions 11-15
Read about Michalis Karan. For questions 11-15, complete the form with one word in each space. Write your answer onlyhere
in this exam booklet. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Michalis Karan
Michalis Karan returned yesterday from a tour with the Washington Symphony Orchestra and gave an interview for Classical
Music Review(CMR). CMR: You seem happy to be back home. MK: Yeah, the tour was hugely successful but tiring . CMR:
Could you tell our readers about your beginnings? MK: When we came to Washington, I was lonely. I had no friends and I
hardly spoke any English. There was an old piano in the house we rented and I started playing around with it, pretending to be
a famous pianist. It sounded awful, but my parents hoped I would stop asking for a pet. CMR: Did you get a pet? MK: No
way. They got me a music teacher instead. Then I entered the Music Academy, where my friends struggled with my name and
shortened it to Mikey. CMR: Do you remember your first concert? MK: Oh, yes. I was preparing for my debut concert when
my grandpa died. Everyone said I should postpone it for the next year, but I played in grandpa’s honour. It was recorded and
released as a CD the following year, in 2007. CMR: How do you relax after an exhausting tour? MK: Well, my hobby used to
be fishing, but you can hardly go fishing here in Washington. So, I do photography. It’s a good excuse to get me out of my
apartment. Of course, there’s nothing like going back to my home town in Greece and spending time with my folks there.
0 Surname: ______Karan____________ 11 Nationality: __________________
12 Profession: __________________ 13Year of first concert: __________________
14 Nickname: __________________ 15Hobby: __________________
Task 4
Questions 16-20
Read the text about body language.For questions 16-20, choose from A-F to complete the sentences. There is one letter you
do not need. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Body language
We all know that body language is important for communication. But did you know (0) _G__? What is the other 93%?
Research says that about half of the 93% is (16) ___. Its tone can totally change the meaning of words. For example, it can
reflect confidence, strength or boredom. The other half of the 93% consists of the gestures (17) ___. You can try saying the
same thing several times (18) ___. This can change the meaning considerably. Tapping or drumming your fingers means you
are impatient, while touching your hair (19) ___. A person’s body language and voice tell you (20) ___. This is how you find
out about the feelings and thoughts of a person. So, learn to notice the signals that people send out with their body language
because it is a very useful social skill.
A how you can learn to read body language B can show you are insecure
C what you do with your voice D that your face, hands and body make
E whether he or she is attracted to you or notF while you do different things with your face, hands and body
G that only 7% of all communication is just the words
Task 5
Questions 21-25
Read the email from Kenneth. For each gap (21-25), choose the correct answer, A, B or C.Mark your answer on the answer
sheet. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Hi Patrick
Remember how you said I was moody and depressed? Well I do have problems. I’m sick of (0) _C__single. What can I do
about it? I am 26 and I (21) ___a girlfriend! And trust me, it’s not because I’m not trying. Most people think I’m good looking,
(22) ___can seem strange to you, I guess. But I have self-esteem issues as a result of being bullied at school.A friend gave me
hypnosis CDs to help me be more confident but they have (23) ___no difference. I probably feel worse, often thinking I am
not supposed to be with anyone. I read books (24) ___ confidence, dating and seduction but nothing seems to work.I’m never
sure if I’m trying too hard or not hard enough. I don’t get it. I dress (25) ___and can make most people laugh. Any
suggestions? Kenneth
0) A be B been C being 21) A never have had B have never had C had never had
22) A which Bthat C what 23) A had B done C made 24) A of B on C for
25) A fine B well C good
Task 6
Questions 26-30
Complete this text. For questions 26-30, write oneword for each space. Write your answer onlyhere in this exam booklet.
Why Cycling?
Now that spring is (0) ___the air, you feel a need for more exercise. But which sport should you take (26) ___? Cycling is
one of the most relaxing and (27) ___the same time energetic sports. Along with walking and swimming, it is one of the
top three aerobic exercises. What can it (28) ___for you? It can lower your blood pressure, burn your fat, increase your
blood flow. It’s (29) ___good for the body that you can exercise for long periods of time. You can pedal quickly (30)
___causing damage to your knees or other joints. The biggest risk is crashing, but if you wear a helmet, you should be
fine.
Task 7
Read this message from Jayden. Write Jayden a reply. Answer Allher questions. Write 50-70 words. Write your reply on the
answer sheet.Hi!
School’s almost over. Where will you go this summer? How long will you stay there? What will you do? Jayden
LJETNI ROK DRŽAVNE MATURE 2014./2015

Task 1
1 It’s a government building and the guard will surely ask for some proof of who you are before he lets you in.
2 You’d love this place. I’m so sorry you couldn’t take a few days off and join us.
3 The castle is not far from our hotel. We can walk there. All you need are comfortable shoes.
4 All the expenses are covered, but we should either take some sandwiches or have lunch in a local pub.
5 Let’s go shopping this weekend. We can get some designer clothes at bargain prices.
A Sales start on Saturday. E See you tomorrow.
B You need to take your ID. F Wish you were here.
C Food is not included in the price. G Stay with me.D We can go there on foot.
Task 2
6 Hi Sally We need to change our plans. Today for some reason the shops don’t stay open until eight but close an hour earlier.
I suggest we meet at six in front of the shopping mall because I don’t want to do the shopping quickly.
Gina
What time do the shops close today?
A At 18:00. B At 19:00. C At 20:00.
7 Hi I presented my science project today. I was excited about it, because I wanted to show the class what I had done.
Unfortunately, I had left half of my drawings and photos at home. So it was very boring for my classmates. And I had such
great expectations. Mason
What was Mason’s school day like?

A Boring. B Exciting. C Disappointing
8 Hi I’ve joined a fitness club! There are lots of people there trying to lose weight. But there are some who just want to keep
in good condition, like me. Fortunately, it’s a good atmosphere there, and I’m making new friends. Sam
Why did Sam join the fitness club?

A To meet new people. B To lose weight. C To stay fit.
9 Hi I’ve got a tattoo on my shoulder now! My parents won’t like that. There’s a lot they don’t like. They don’t like loud music,
so I use ear-phones when they’re home. They don’t like my boyfriend – they say I’m crazy to be with him. Do they really like
ME? Lexi
What do Lexi’s parents have a problem with?

A Her tattoo. B Her music. C Her boyfriend.
10 Edward, Thanks for the CD. Great music. I’ll bring it to school tomorrow. Can you lend me the DVD you told me about? I’d
like to see it. And can you bring me back my maths book? I need it to prepare for a test. See you tomorrow. Isaac
What did Isaac borrow from Edward?
A A book. B A CD. C A DVD.
Task 3
Amber Searl – Skateboarder
When Amber Searl was 9 years old, she was watching The Simpsons and saw Bart Simpson riding his green
skateboard in the opening to the show. “That’s what inspired me to take up skateboarding,” she says.
She is a natural sportsperson. While growing up in the Garston area of Watford, she regularly played
football on boys’ teams. She also did gymnastics, and she credits her skateboarding skill and fast
progression to being good at it. Her skateboarding mates even called her ‘Jimmy’, short for ‘gymnastics’,
and her old friends still do.
Amber skates every evening and at weekends with her friend ‘Speedy’. As soon as she finishes her job as a
sales assistant in a local sports shop, she’s on her board and skating through the streets or in the skate park
on half-pipes. “I love skateboarding. It helps me to be me. It’s how I feel free.”
Amber has won regional competitions and is now going to the national championship. “But we’re not really
competing against each other. We’re just doing our own thing together.” At local competitions, she wears a
T-shirt with Morton, the name of the sports shop where she works, on it. “They give me free gear, like Croft
Boards, and time off before competitions,” she explains.
Will she turn professional? “I don’t know. But I don’t see skateboarding as a career. I must say I’d love to be
an astronaut and do space walks. But, until then, I might stay where I am.”
0 Name: __________________ 11 Nickname: __________________ 12 Hometown: __________________

13 Occupation: __________________ 14 Dream job: __________________ 15 Sponsor’s name:
__________________
Task 4
Family Holiday With Teenagers!

Planning a family holiday is often a nightmare, especially if you have teenage kids. You may easily spend
your entire holiday listening to (0) ___. So how can you keep everyone happy?
It’s always a good idea to organise a family meeting and ask everybody to suggest (16) ___. Teenagers
usually like to get as far away from home as possible. They are often attracted to deserted tropical islands
with sandy beaches, but make sure it’s the right place for everybody (17) ___. All you need is a comfortable
place to rest, while teenagers need (18) ___.
Evening entertainment is also very important. Watching TV every night might be good for you, but it’s not
an option (19) ___. They need to keep themselves busy. Remember what it was like (20) ___. Why not try
to be like one again.
A for a teenager bursting with endless energy

B before you make final arrangements
C where they would like to go
D when you were a teenager
E when you are on a family holiday
F to be involved in various daily activities
G how bored and unhappy they are
Task 5
Body Language
Would you like to know if someone likes you or not, even before they (0) ___ a word? If your answer is
“yes” to this question, you need to develop the ability to understand body language.
Human beings are social animals and nobody likes to be alone. We have the need to communicate (21) ___
each other. We speak, but we also communicate without using words. According to research, body
language makes (22) ___ more than 50% of face-to-face communication. We can often understand how
people feel even when they are not saying (23) ___.
Nowadays, teaching the basics of body language is big business. Hundreds of courses (24) ___ been
designed to teach people not only how to recognise and interpret the signs of affection, anger or honesty,
but also how to improve their own body language with just a
(25) ___ changes.
0)A speak B say C tell 21) A with B by C to 22) A out B for C up
23) A anything B nothing C something 24) A had B has C have 25) A little B few C some
Task 6
How to revise
It’s a bad idea to come to an exam unprepared. It’s essential to revise. However, there’s no “right” or
“wrong” way to do it. It’s a question of (0) ___ suits you best. There are many methods you can use. They
might include taking notes, writing summaries or learning facts (26) ___ heart. Switching methods can be
very helpful. If you find it difficult (27) ___ get started, begin with something easy. If (28) ___ are things you
don’t understand, ask somebody who knows the subject well. Don’t study for longer (29) ___ 45 to 60
minutes. Finally, after each revision, reward (30) ___ with something you like. A big piece of chocolate or a
visit to the cinema would be nice.
Task 7
Hi!
Thanks for your email. I would also like to know something
about your best friend.
How did you meet? What do you like most about your best
friend? What do you usually do when you are together?
Write back soon.
Love
Susan
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PRIPREMA UČENIKA ZA ISPIT PISANJA (A RAZINA)

Task 1, A level
Task 1 (ljetni rok 2013./2014.)
Questions 1-12
You are going to read an article in which people talk about holidays they had. For questions 1-12,
choose from the people A-F. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
Example 1
A Alf B Bela
I wouldn’t have gone there if I’d known, and It was the first time I was in a foreign city all
I only did because a friend said I should. by myself, where I didn’t speak the language.
Basically, it was a hotel complex on the I printed out maps of the city and set out
coast and a long way from anywhere. The exploring the maze of streets. It wasn’t as hot
hotel arranged some excursions to ‘ancient as I’d expected, so I was able to walk around
monuments’, but these were only ruins and without having to stop to buy water. It’s a
not worth going to. That left sitting outside fascinating city and should be on everyone’s
or going for walks. I wish I’d taken a book to list of places to visit and the experience
occupy my mind and it was generally cloudy of being alone in a strange city and coping
so Ididn’t get back with the tan I’d been makes me think I’ll be able to deal with
hoping for. I don’t know what my friend was challenges better.
on about.
C Cameron D Dawn
I don’t like sitting by the sea for hours. I find I went on a group tour but I didn’t know the
it boring so I focused on seeing the local other people and I had nothing in common
sights armed with a city map, I felt confident with them so ifelt quite left out, which was
I could find my way around. I loved the no fun ican tell you. and there were far too
market, and trying the local produce. I even many places to see and igot quite sick of
climbed a minaret, but when I got out at the getting in and out of buses for just a glimpse
top, I was so high that I couldn’t open my eyes of an important sight. so isought solace
and missed the view. The prices in the shops in shopping – iwent quite over budget, but
were more than Ihad bargained for and I had never mind. and in eating – ihave to get rid of
to be careful to keep within budget, but I made a couple of kilos to get ready for the beach in
sure I came back with some souvenirs. the summer. never again.
E Eddie F Faye
I’m afraid of flying so Iwent by car. I’d It wasn’t what Iexpected, I’m afraid. I was
forgotten how dirty the place was. After the familiar with the sights, having seen them on
first night, I avoided the hostels and the bed Google images, but the tour itself was well
bugs and cockroaches that inhabit them and below standard. The accommodation was not
slept in my car. To be safe, I didn’t touch the the quality advertised, and I had to force the
local dishes but only cooked rice on my meals down me so as not to go hungry – I’m
camping stove. Even so, I came down with so glad to be back to home cooking. I know
something that took me a couple of days to it wasn’t meant to be a luxury holiday but I’d
recover from. But it gave me a slimline look I have expected more for the price ipaid. Still,
was quite proud of while it lasted. The first it was an experience to remember.
thing I did when I got back was to have a long
bath.
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Which person…
0 visited historical remains? A 7 gained confidence?
1 had visited the place before? 8 felt they didn’t get their money’s worth?
2 lost some weight? 9 felt lonely?
3 would recommend the place? 10 fell ill?
4 didn’t like the local food? 11 got bored?
5 was disappointed by the weather? 12 spent more than they intended?
6 was scared?
Student Accommodation
We asked some people to tell us about the accommodation they had when they were students.
A Alec B Bella
The flat was in a great position, on a hill, The good thing about my student flat was that
overlooking the town. It was a large, elegant it was cheap. That’s not surprising, since it was
flat, and I had a deal with the owner where I in a terrible condition. No-one had invested in it
paid a lower rent and he sometimes slept there for years. In fact, when I visited the place again
when he was in town. Even so, I didn’t have a couple of years ago, it was no longer there!
enough money for the rent and tuition and food There was a block of flats in its place, of course.
and everything, so I had to take on a part-time But, despite everything, I loved living there. I
job. But imanaged to get a lot of work done felt completely free there, alone in a place of my
there, including my dissertation, and I have fond own, with no-one to tell me what to do. Ah, the
memories of the place, and the view. good old days.
C Caleb D Doris
I shared a fabulous apartment; everything was It was easy to find the block of flats where I lived
new, the bathroom, the kitchen, the lighting. – it was the only one in the street! The rest of
And it was in a beautiful building; they had the street consisted of old houses waiting to be
kept the look of the outside walls intact during knocked down to make way for hi-tech flats like
the renovation. And it was close to my faculty mine. My flat belonged to a friend of my father’s,
building, so I didn’t lose time travelling to and he let me stay there to look after it until he
lectures. But my course of studies was much moved in. There were more students in the flat
harder than I expected, and when the person next door, and they seemed to spend all their
I was sharing with decided to move, there was time partying, but since they said I was free to
no way I could keep paying the rent so I left join them, I couldn’t complain.
both the apartment and university.
E Edgar F Fiona
I shared a flat with some other students. It My first flat was tiny – one room, which was also
was a big flat but the others had loads of my kitchen and bedroom. It was cheap but was
friends who kept on visiting and before long not in a good part of town. I felt miserable there
it was like living in the central railway station. and needed company, so I’d spend the day in
things often got out of control, and the the faculty building and only go back in order
neighbours, a retired couple, kept banging on to sleep, which wasn’t easy, considering the
the walls to complain. One time there was a passing trains and the gangs hanging around
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party in the flat where people got drunk and outside, with their ghetto blasters blaring rap
wrecked the place. The flat generally got so and hip-hop. I didn’t stay there long. The area
crowded I felt closed in, like I couldn’t breathe, went from bad to worse, and the house where I
and I desperately needed somewhere where was is now empty, its windows broken.
I could have some space of my own and get
some work done, so I moved out.
Which person says that they lived in a house/flat…
0 where they did not pay the full rent?A 7 where they felt almost claustrophobic?
1 where they felt lonely? 8 which was new?
2 which they could not afford? 9 which has been demolished?
3 which was near a railway line? 10 which required a lot of work?
4 for free? 11 with old neighbours?
5 in a convenient location? 12 where it was difficult to study?
6 in a noisy neighbourhood?
Trips to London
A Alisha B Bailey
I flew to London to interview for a place at the I just needed time for myself, so I went to
university. I was so nervous. I spent the flight London, where nobody knew me, or would even
worrying about what I was going to say. My notice me. I needed to get a sense of direction
hotel was okay, but I kept waking up during the again in my life. I wandered round the streets,
night. The interview went horribly, I thought. aimlessly, until I found myself in Green park.
I left the interview feeling good for nothing, I sat on a bench next to an old woman, and
sure that I hadn’t been good enough. I thought we started to talk. We talked and talked, and I
it would have been better if I had stayed at told her everything. It was like we were friends,
home. But the following week, I heard that I had despite the age difference. When I left, I felt
been accepted, and suddenly the world was a better about myself and ready to resume my
beautiful place. life.
C Chris D Daniela
I had an awful weekend. On the way from the I was in an area where i hadn’t been for years,
station to the hotel, someone knocked into but I was confident I would find my way around.
my taxi and I ended up wheeling my suitcase Things had changed, though, and soon I had
through the crowded streets. At the hotel, the no idea where I was. Then a passer-by seemed
traffic noise was far too loud, so I had to find to recognise me. It was someone I hadn’t seen
a different one. Then I spent the day walking since secondary school. We’d been mates
round shops, but didn’t find anything I wanted back then but had lost contact over the years.
and could afford. The bed in the new hotel was I could hardly recognise her, she had changed
so uncomfortable I thought I’d never sleep. so much.If I hadn’t, quite by accident, gone
Fortunately, I was too exhausted to care. And down that street at that time, we would probably
the next day it poured with rain. so it was not a never have got into contact again.
successful visit.
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E Evelyn F Frederick
I wasn’t looking forward to it at all. First, I had It had always been my dream to watch a match
to fly there, which is quite a challenge for at Wembley, and now I had a ticket. I booked a
someone who’s dead scared of flying, like me, room not too far from the stadium, and Ifound
and the turbulence on the way there didn’t help. myself surrounded by fans staying in the same
And I didn’t know the people I’d be staying with. hotel. They stayed up drinking and singing until
in fact, I didn’t really want to go there, but my well into the night. I kept in my room, feeling
parents insisted, these people were old friends sad I had no one to share this experience with.
of theirs. But they turned out to be really nice, next morning, refreshed, I had a big breakfast
not what I had expected. They were all I could and made my way to the stadium. The rest of
have wished for, and I ended up having a the day gave me the happiest of memories
fantastic time.
During their trip to London, which person…
0 watched a football match? F7 stayed in a noisy hotel?
1 was happily surprised? 8 got lost?
2 experienced flight anxiety? 9 slept badly?
3 realised a wish? 10 felt lonely?
4 was involved in an accident? 11 wished they had not gone?
5 met an old friend? 12 gained in confidence?
6 felt they had failed?
Task 2, A level
Example 1 (2013./2014.)
Task 2
Questions 13-18
Read the article about Bradley Wiele. For questions 13-18, choose the correct answer (A, B, Cor D).
Mark your answer on the answer sheet.
Bradley Wiele – champion cyclist
Bradley Wiele says he was born to be a cyclist. Even before he could walk, he was sitting on a bike
with his dad, who was a cycling enthusiast. He hung out with friends who had bikes and got rides on
their handlebars. then he secretly borrowed his brother’s bike when he was away at school and, after
a few crashes, he was on his way and could ride alongside his brother. soon after, he was given a bike
of his own. From then on, there was no stopping him. On two wheels, Bradley felt he could go
anywhere he wanted. He was no longer restricted to the street where he lived. He soon knew every
street in his Manchester neighbourhood and even dared to cross the busy main road to neighbouring
parts of the city. He was cycling the streets practically all his free time, pedalling as fast as the city
traffic would allow. His parents became so worried about him that they enrolled him in the Dynamo
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Cycling Club at Manchester Velodrome. The head coach at Dynamo remembers when he first saw
Bradley on the track. “iknew he’d be good as soon as isaw him cycling round the track. He had the
perfect build for a long-distance cyclist and you could tell straightaway that this enthusiastic young
lad was special. He proved to have a great work ethic and the strong commitment to get to the
top.”At age 12, Bradley won his age group at the London Youth Games. He won the national junior
pursuit title aged 17. When he was 20, he met cycling coach Will Broad, who convinced him to give
up his job in a telecom warehouse and join his professional road cycling team. “I was being paid for
what ilove doing,” he said. The change to being in a professional team meant being on the road or in
the gym full-time. It was tough and demanding to prepare for the Flèche du sud event. But he had
opted to learn from Broad, one of the best coaches in the country, and improve his technique. “It
was a great decision,” said Bradley. “Who could have imagined I’d end up on the podium of the tour
de France and on the front pages?” But the 2011 tour was a disaster for Bradley. While among the
leaders, he crashed out of the tour on stage 7 with a broken collarbone. “It happened in a flash,” he
said. “aspectator just appeared out of nowhere by the roadside and ioverreacted and veered away
from him and the rider behind me crashed into me. I’ve only got myself to blame. It was my fourth
attempt at the tour and I felt I was destined never to win it.”Coach Broad said that the injury was
“obviously devastating” for the team. “I had failed at the attempt to win the tour,” said Bradley, “and
I had been going well up to that point. When I found myself lying on the road unable to move my
arm, I got really angry and I was determined to come back next year and win the tour. It’s important
not to let it get you down.” Bradley went on to come third in the 2011 Vuelta a España, win the 2012
tour de Romandie and stand on the winner’s podium wearing the yellow jersey of the 2012 tour de
France.
13) Bradley learned how to cycle
A with his dad. B with his brother. C with friends. D on his own.
14) As a kid, Bradley loved cycling because
A it gave him a sense of freedom. B he could explore his neighbourhood.
C it was the most practical way to get around. D he was thrilled at the speed he could go
15) The Cycling Club head coach noticed Bradley because of his
A body. B enthusiasm. C capacity for work. D dedication.
16) Bradley joined the professional cycling team
A to earn money. B to have more time for cycling.
C to have top quality coaching. D to become famous.
17) Bradley says his accident in the 2011 tour de France was
A caused by a spectator. B caused by another cyclist. C his fault. D destiny.
18) How did he react to being forced out of the 2011 tour?
A He felt depressed. B He saw it as a challenge. C He felt a failure. D He ignored it.
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Example2 Jimmy Stuart – Former Prisoner (ljetni rok 2012./2013.)
I often wonder why it was that I ended up in prison. It took me a considerable amount of time to face
up to what I had done. Was everything predetermined? I never knew my Dad, but my Mum did her
best. There was always food on the table and she impressed upon me the difference between right
and wrong from an early age. The neighbourhood where I grew up is one of the most deprived in
Western Europe; when I was a teenager, we had the highest unemployment rate in the UK. Mum still
blames this for everything that happened to her only child. still, I managed to get a job in a factory
even though I did poorly at school. However, I wanted more. The problem was that I didn’t want to
work for it and there was nothing Mum could do about it.I quickly fell in with a bad crowd. From
small misdemeanours, I graduated to more serious offences. When I look back, sometimes I just
break down and weep. The shame is almost too much to bear. Back then I was just a petrified kid
totally out of his depth. It seemed like I was this cool young man full of rage against those who had
more. Never could appearances have been more deceiving. We thought we were so clever, but we
were dumb. I got caught and received ten years in prison. Prison is simultaneously frightening and
boring. I was locked up twenty-three hours a day. On my first day, one of my cellmates tried to
convert me to islam. In fact, many prisoners turn to religion, while others do stuff like painting. I
eventually found my salvation in studying, but it took me ages before I was prepared to pick up a
book. Initially, I obsessively worked out. I was able to do hundreds of sit-ups. Critics say that prison
doesn’t work and that it is a school for crime. To a certain extent, that’s true. Nevertheless, it gave
me a second chance. Seven years in prison allowed me to get the schooling I’d never had as a kid.
When I came out, I was able to pursue a successful academic career in psychology. I even got offered
a position at a university in the states. I couldn’t take it up because my record prevented me from
obtaining a visa, which was a bitter disappointment, even more so than remaining single and having
no kids.I work a lot with young offenders these days. It provides me with the opportunity to pay my
debt to the society that I wronged. It’s interesting that a lot of the kids I work with remind me of
myself at their age: arrogant and ignorant, but beneath everything, vulnerable. I don’t deceive myself
that I can help everyone. The sad truth is that not everyone can be saved or even wants to be. It can
sometimes get you down seeing young lives go to ruin, but if I’ve learnt anything in life, it’s that you
should never give up on anyone.
13) Jimmy’s mother believes he became a criminal because he
A lived in an extremely poor area. B was raised in a single-parent family.
C made the decision to live such a life. D was unsuccessful at school.
14) Which word best describes jimmy’s emotional state when he was a criminal?
A afraid. B angry.C Calm.D ashamed.
15) When Jimmy first went to prison he
A became religious. B took up art. C read a lot of novels. D did a lot of exercise.
16) What does Jimmy regret most about his criminal past?
A Wasting seven years of his life. B the limitations on his professional development.
C Being unable to travel abroad freely. D not having a successful relationship.
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17) Jimmy feels his work
A is depressing. B can be fascinating. C lets him give something back. D teaches him a lot.
18) What would Jimmy say about the prison system?
A “it’s an education. " B “it doesn’t work.”
C “it’s what you make of it.” D “it damages you psychologically.”
The Face of the Games
At just 1.5m, Sandra Williams seemed too small to me to be an Olympic champion, but it was her
single-minded pursuit of victory that brought her gold. Bullied at primary school for being ‘such a
scraggy little thing’, she started training not to be pushed around and in her teens, when other kids
were looking for part-time jobs to get much-needed pocket money, she was on the track, six days a
week, her dad urging her on in the pursuit of excellence. But all the determination and hard work
paid off at the Games. Sandra wasn’t just carrying her own hopes and dreams to the Games but ours,
too, because the media decided that she was the face of the Games. A giant portrait of her greeted
people arriving at Heathrow. She would pass massive posters of herself on her way to training. “I
would look the other way, only to see myself on the other side of the road. You’re obviously doing
something right if you have got pressure on you, but it was hard.” The amazing thing about Sandra is
that it didn’t appear to affect her. She was an inspiration to us all. The highlight of the Games for
most British people was when Sandra won gold. “It’s an amazing feeling when you win, like a massive
adrenalin rush beyond your imagination. And then I sank to the ground, my legs unable to support
me. It still hasn’t quite sunk in what I achieved. Every time my dad comes around, he’s, like: “You’re
an Olympic champion!”. I don’t yet know what to make of it all. But I do know that it has justified the
many years of hard training I’d put in for that moment. “I was so proud to run round the track with
the Union jack around my shoulders. I had proved to myself that I was the best in the world. It made
all the years of self-sacrifice worthwhile. It was fantastic to see my parents at the side of the track, so
happy. It hadn’t been easy for them either, and I should dedicate my success to them. And my trainer
hugged me as if he had won gold himself. I couldn’t have given him a better reward for his
commitment to me.” But it has not been an easy road to victory. “It was hard for my parents to find
the money for track suits and running shoes. isuppose iwas very selfish, because my training took
priority over everything. I was a real problem for them. and I had constant arguments with my trainer
and we ended up having couples counselling – it was the closest I got to walking out on everything.
But I’ve been seriously lucky. My greatest fear was always that of getting injured, but, thankfully, this
hasn’t happened. Sandra had much to overcome. “You had to be tough to survive in the community I
grew up in: high unemployment and kids basically living on the streets and my father being Nigerian,
I stood out a mile from the all-white kids around me. And my trainer always pushed me to my limits,
so I’d crash through the pain barrier on almost a daily basis. Fortunately, I’ve a sort of grim
determination that I’ve inherited from my father, a determination to be on top of that podium.”And
on top of the podium she was, with a gold medal around her neck.
13) What motivated Sandra to take up sport?
A Her size. B Her father’s ambition. C Her will to win. D Her financial situation.
14) How did she feel about being the face of the Games?
A it inspired her. B she felt it a strain. C she ignored it. D it didn’t bother her.
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15) How does she feel about winning Olympic gold?
A Elated. B Exhausted. C Confused. D justified.
16) She says she won gold for
A her country. B her parents. C her trainer. D herself.
17) Her main problem earlier in her career concerned
A finances. B her parents. C injury. D her trainer.
18) She attributes her mental strength to
A her father. B her trainer. C her socio-economic background. D her skin colour.
Task 3, A level
Task 3
Questions 19-24
Read the article about a family of philanthropists. For questions 19-24, choose from the sentences A-
H the one which best fits the gap. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There are two letters
which you do not need. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Department of Philanthropy
Fourteen-year-olds frequently accuse their parents of moral dereliction; parents do not frequently
respond by selling their house and donating half the proceeds to villagers in Ghana. (0)_I__Kevin and
Hannah went on to write a book, “the power of Half,” in which they encourage other families to do
something similar. (19) ___the salwens stood in the school chapel. They wore jeans; the school girls
wore kilts. They told their story. One day in 2006, Kevin and Hannah had pulled up at a stoplight. To
their left was a homeless man, to their right a guy in a Mercedes coupé. Hannah said, “Dad, if that
man didn’t have such a nice car, then that homeless man could have a meal.” Kevin said, “Yes, but if
we didn’t have such a nice car that man could have a meal.” (20)___By dinnertime, Hannah was all
worked up. She didn’t want to be a family that just talked about doing good, she said. She wanted to
be a family that actually did something. Kevin and Joan explained that they did a lot: they
volunteered at the food bank; they wrote big checks to charities; after Hurricane Katrina, they let a
family of refugees stay in their basement. (21)___ That was annoying, so joan said, “What do you
want to do, sell the house?” and Hannah said, “Yeah! that is exactly what I want to do.” “We don’t
expect anyone else to sell their house,” Hannah assured the Marymount girls, whose parents might
not have appreciated a demand by their offspring to donate eight hundred thousand dollars (half the
value of the salwens’ house) to charity. “Your contribution can be different. (22)___ If you watch six
hours of TV a week, maybe you could cut that down to three hours and spend three with your family
volunteering at a homeless shelter.”A girl with a ponytail raised her hand. “Have you ever regretted
selling your house?” she asked. “There are some things that I miss,” Hannah said. “But it really
doesn’t matter.” A woman in a red sweater asked how their friends had reacted. (23)___Friends had
been baffled, or worse. For a while, tired of feeling like freaks, the salwens kept the whole thing
secret. Then they appeared on television, and the whole thing went public. “Most people are
supportive,” Kevin told the audience, “and a few are very uncomfortable.” “When I tell people, I try
so hard not to come off as boasty,” Hannah said. “I want people to feel, like, ‘that’s actually cool. I
want to do something like that in my family’.”
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Soon afterward, Hannah and Kevin received an email from a student that, to them, made it all
worthwhile. “I have dreamed of living in a huge mansion and marrying a millionaire,” she wrote. “But
now, I see that the world is a largely connected community. (24)___ Today, I took out clothes from
my closets that were too small or that I didn’t wear... You’re making a difference!”
A And everyone has something they can spare.
B I owe that to you.
C And some families have taken up the challenge.
D They had even organized a fund-raiser for the local shelter.
E This had been a problem.
F And recently they carried this message to the teenagers of Marymount, a Catholic girls’school
on Fifth avenue.
G Hannah rolled her eyes.
H This sank in rather more deeply than he’d intended.
I But such was the response of Kevin and Joan Salwen, of Atlanta, to their daughter, Hannah.
You are going to read an article about overcoming a fear of alligators.Seven sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits each gap (19-24).
Mark your answer on the answer sheet. there are two letters which you do not need. There is an
example at the beginning (0).
Overcoming my fear of alligators
During our exploration of the rainforests, we had to camp in places inhabited by alligators. I knew I
had to overcome my fear of them, so I flew to the Brazilian pantanal in order to learn how the local
people live with these creatures. (0) ___. With my guide Paulo, I learned how to catch them, an
experience that deepened my understanding and, perhaps most importantly, boosted my
confidence.My guide explained that although the pantanal is a nature reserve, it is cattle farming
land. The elders come from a generation that hunted alligators, armadillos, deer and wild pigs for
their meat. Sons of hunters have become the eco-tour guides of the reserve. (19) ___. He explained
that in the pantanal people know nature well and can catch most animals by hand. Paulo took me for
walks to observe the alligators, but I was never able to come close enough for the photos I wanted to
take. Paulo informed me that they have only one highly developed sense on land, amazing vision.
(20) ___. I wondered how we could come close enough to ever catch any. Paulo looked at me and
said with great confidence, “Don’t worry, we are going to catch alligators.”One morning, we sighted a
large alligator on a river bank. (21) ___. With a long stick, Paulo started to poke around in the water.
suddenly, a giant jaw broke the surface of the water. Paulo turned his lasso in the air and threw it
around the alligator’s head and pulled it tight. “Take it, it’s yours!” he said. But I couldn’t bring myself
to do that. I was impressed by Paulo, who walked barefoot through the floating vegetation in the
murky water full of alligators and piranhas. For him it was natural, but I couldn’t forget all my
preconceived ideas. (22) ___.One day, we stopped our truck in front of a large pool of water where
there were sure to be alligators. (23) ___. Barefoot, he stepped into the mixture of floating
vegetation and murky water. Suddenly, he jumped forward, his hands plunging toward the floating
vegetation, and lifted out a five-foot-long alligator. “Do you want to hold it?” “Yes,” I answered. I
wrapped my hands around the neck of the alligator and held it up with anxiety. My purpose,
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however, was to fight my fear.(24) ___. After a few seconds it looked so harmless I felt ashamed of
my exaggerated fear. My week in the pantanal with Paulo was enlightening. I learned a lot about
alligators. I realized that they fear people much more than we fear them. I was now ready to paddle
the jungle rivers with confidence. The biggest danger isn’t alligators, but mosquitoes, humans and
our own minds.
A But each time they saw me coming they were quickly in the water and out of sight.
B Before attempting to cross it, Paulo went to check its depth.
C As a result, they are extremely sensitive to movement.
D Today the only animals hunted are the wild boars, because they destroy all the agriculture.
E So I continued to hold it in my hands.
F It would take a few more encounters for me to lose my fear.
G they catch the most unique animals for the pleasure of tourists and, after a few photos, release them
unharmed back into the wilderness.
H As usual, it dived instantly at our approach, and disappeared in the depths of the green muddy pool.
I In the Pantanal, there are so many alligators one can never swim without being in the same water with
them.
Read the article about a modern school. For questions 19-24, choose from the sentences A-H the one
which best fits the gap. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There are two letters which you do
not need. There is an example at the beginning (0).
The Online School
Computers have brought new ways of working into schools, and not only in the form of the subject
information technology, which teaches students how to use and programme computers. Peter
Walters visitedTtrenton Community school. (0) _I__.In a classroom, Philip and his mates are making
paper aeroplanes like schoolboys down the ages. (19) ___. And they’re not fooling around. They’re
studying physics and aeronautics in a pleasant way. During the school break, however, they head
towards the learning resource centre. (20) ___. They find Jane hunting through back issues of The
Timeson the internet in preparation for her paper about the social Charter. Benjamin is at work
composing his personal statement that will be included in his university entrance form. Next to him,
Victoria is adding the finishing touches to her latest computer-generated painting for art class. Ian is
using Wikipedia to find out about the environmental impact of oil-tanker disasters. But he was also
able to go a step further. He used email to get the latest from campaigners at Greenpeace and
Friends of the Earth. (21) ___. Computers are permanently online and are an invaluable addition to
the school’s resources. Back in class, the teachers often tell students to look up a word during
lessons, watch a clip from Youtube for discussion, or make an impressive graph. Peter says: “We’re
doing a project on Japan’s economic performance. When we come to study its climate, we’ll send
emails to exchange weather data with friends from Tokyo.” The students, however, do not find any
of this in the least remarkable. For them, there is nothing new about new technology. (22) ___. They
have used them in primary school and at home. And although parents seem to think so, they are not
used only for playing games or wasting time on Facebook. Charles, for instance, says: “Basically I
learned to read using a computer.If I wanted to play a game, I had to read what was on the screen.
But the game improved my multitasking and motor skills hugely.” Jonathan relies on his computer for
designing artwork like his family’s birthday cards. (23) ___. “Sometimes, there are things in algebra or
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biology that teachers go over only once, and I don’t understand them. But I can use a programme I’ve
got at home which can explain it again and again until I do,” says Sarah. the computer pronounces
words so students can say them in French without everybody laughing, teaches them to spell
through games, puts clips in stories if they’re hopeless at drawing and of course takes some of the
chore out of homework assignments. (24) ___. “You can’t really ask a computer questions,” Pia says,
“it just asks you them.” Her view seems to be universally shared. “it would get totally boring,” says
Chris. “You’d switch the machine off, or yourself.”
A Others say that their computer is an invaluable home tutor that can offer that extra little bit of help.
B However, most students do not think that computers will ever replace teachers.
C There have been computers around for as long as they can remember.
D Nevertheless, students appreciate things the computer can help them do.
E Here they can borrow books, do last-minute homework or sit at the computers.
F There’s no other way they could have got such up-to-date information.
G The only difference is that these boys are being given design tips by a computer.
H Each of the various departments undertakes to teach students particular skills.
I There, the educational potential of computers is exploited to the full.
Task 4, A level
Task 4
Questions 25-32. Read the text about the weather in Britain. For questions 25-32, choose the answer
(A, B, Cor D) that best fits each space. Mark your answer on the answer sheet.There is an example at
the beginning (0).
Rainy Days
Contrary to popular belief, it does not rain every day in England or in the rest of the UK! However, it
is always advisable to bring some type of waterproof clothing and (0) _D__ yourself psychologically
prepared! Britain is an island country and the surrounding sea gives England a (25) ___ climate. You
never know what the weather will be like from one day to the other. It can be sunny one day and
rainy the next. But (26) ___its ever-changing weather, the climate in Britain is mostly mild and
temperate. (27) ___ influence on the climate is the warming of the waters around the land by the
Gulf stream (a warm current of the northern atlantic Ocean). It helps (28) ___ winters less cold
compared with other landlocked nations with a similar latitude. In general, British summers are
cooler than (29) ___ on the continent, and the winters are milder. Actually, the temperature is
subject to (30) ___ extremes – it is rarely above 32oC or below -10oC. As far as rain is concerned, it is
fairly well distributed throughout the year, but, (31) ___average, March to june are the driest months
and september to january the wettest. If you (32) ___the mountainous areas of the west and north,
you can expect more rainfall than in central parts of Britain. The Lake District is England’s wettest
region, receiving an average of 330 centimetres of precipitation each year.
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0) A do B have C make D keep 25) A variety B various C varied D variant
26) A despite B in spite C regardless D with regard to
27) A Main B A main C One main D the main 28) A in keeping B keeping C keep D to have kept
29) A these B those C thisD that 30) A few B little C someD less
31)A in B by C at D on 32)A will visit B visit C have visited D will have visited
You are going to read a text about self-confidence. For questions 25-32, choose the answer (A, B, C or
D) that best fits each space. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
How To Become Self-Confident
According to Arthur Ashe, (0) ___ was the first African American winner of a Grand slam men’s
singles championship and a social activist, “One important (25) ___to success is self-confidence”. self-
confidence means (26) ___confident in oneself or one’s own abilities; we usually define it in relation
to what we want to do, but feel too anxious, nervous or worried about. How can one become self-
confident? Naturally, there are things (27) ___your control, but, according to tips on websites about
building self-confidence, you can do a lot on your own. For example, they suggest that you free
yourself from dependence on (28) ___people’s opinions. And you shouldn’t be afraid (29) ___saying
something stupid – everybody does this. Also, you should make an effort to (30) ___up when talking
to people and to make eye contact. It’s important to identify your successes; everyone is good at
something, so discover the things at which you excel, then focus on your talents. For most people, it
is not easy to become self-confident and it may take some (31) ___. However, according to the self-
help websites, anyone can become self-confident, (32) ___low their level of belief in themselves
might be at the start.
0)A that B 0 C who D which 25) A secret B key C idea D way
26) A to be B be C being D been 27) A out B above C beyond D over
28) A other B another C others D the other 29) A about B of C to D for
30) A talk B say C tell D speak 31) A period B time C term D duration
32) A whatever B whichever C however D wherever
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Read the text Slimmers need to eat less .For questions 25-32, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that
best fits each space. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There is an example at the beginning
(0).
Slimmers need to eat less
As every slimmer knows, when the diet ends, the hard (0) _A__really begins. (25) ___the best of
intentions, only a few manage to avoid piling the pounds straight back on – and it has nothing to (26)
___with a lack of willpower. When a diet comes to (27) ___, a long-term cut in calories is needed to
keep the weight off. To stay at their new weight, slimmers need to eat less than someone of the
same weight who has not dieted. (28) ___, they need to eat at least 300 fewer calories a day. And
over the (29) ___of a week, it amounts to 17 slices of buttered toast. So why do slimmers need to eat
less? In slimmers, a muscle uses fewer calories to do its work than in someone (30) ___of a similar
weight who has not dieted. Changes in hormones, metabolism and appetite also play (31) ___role. In
addition, studies show that after dieting, the areas of the brain that perceive food as rewarding are
more active, (32) ___those that generate feelings of restraint are less so. as a result, former dieters
have to eat more to feel satisfied, but think they have eaten less.
0) A work B job C occupation D attempt
25)A Although B Unlike C As much asD Despite 26) A have B do C be D make
27) A a termination B an end C a stop D a conclusion
28) A On the other hand B To be precise C Similarly D Furthermore
29) A length B term C time D course 30) A else B opposite C another D different
31) A a B the C one D 0 32) A when B like C while D as
Task 5, Alevel
Read and complete the text below.Fill each space (33-40) with one word.
Language Death
The rapid endangerment and death (0) ___many minority languages across the world is a matter of
widespread concern, not only among linguists and anthropologists (33) ___ among all interested in
the issue of cultural identity in an increasingly globalized culture. A leading commentator and popular
writer dealing (34) ___language issues, David Crystal, asks the fundamental question, “Why is
language death so important?”, reviews the reason for the current crisis, and investigates what is
(35) ___done to reduce its impact. By some counts, only 600 of the 6,000 or (36) ___languages in the
world are “safe” from the threat of extinction. By some reckonings, the world will, by the end of the
twenty-first century, (37) ___dominated by a small number of major languages. Language
Deathprovides a stimulating and accessible account of this alarming trend, (38) ___, like the large-
scale destruction of the environment, is both peculiarly modern and increasingly global. Language
Deathincludes intelligent argument and moving descriptions of the decline and death of particular
languages, as well as practical advice for anyone interested in pursuing the subject (39) ___. David
Crystal is a leading authority (40) ___language, and author of many books, including most recently
Language and the Internet(Cambridge, 2001). He is author or editor of several other books with
Cambridge.
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Read and complete the text below.Fill each space (33-40) with one word. Write your answer only
here in this exam booklet. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Dropping great poets for ‘easy’ verse
The English are not very good (0) _at__studying foreign languages. No wonder, when (33) ___speaks
English nowadays. But what about their own language, their literature, poetry? Classical English
poetry is being lost in schools today. Great poets such as Milton and Pope are being dropped (34)
___favour of modern, more “accessible” authors. Ann Byrd, who puts (35) ___poetry anthologies,
said that most teachers were not taught anything before the period of Romanticism. So, is it
surprising that they don’t dare teach it, (36) ___learned very little about it themselves? As a result,
everything before 1800 will soon disappear (37) ___the classroom. Even Shakespeare himself is being
neglected! However, a reform of the national curriculum is (38) ___way, in which the methods of
teaching poetry will be taken into consideration. The reform recommends more teaching that
includes learning poems by performing them in class. (39) ___seems that students prefer learning
their favourite passages in class to studying the theory of literature or poetry. Experts say that poetry
is not just about education, but about life. And without the opportunity to at least sample some of
the old 17th and 18th century greats, students will be missing (40) ___on an important experience.
Teen employment
It’s a tough job market for teens. Take the (0) ___of jason Borovits, 19. Last year, he was working for
retailer Best Buy but (33) ___his hours cut. Then he lost his job altogether. For months now, he has
been trying to find a daytime job or one with evening hours (34) ___he can go back to school, but he
hasn’t been (35) ___to find either. The retail, manufacturing and construction sectors, which are
usually key (36) ___of young workers, have been hit hard by the economic downturn. In addition,
older workers are settling for jobs that used to go to teens. For example, as recently as 10 years ago,
nearly 60% of all newspaper carriers in the Us were teens; these days, that figure is less than 20%.
The result of this trend: the teen unemployment (37) ___was near 28% in October. Teens now make
(38) ___just 3.2% of the nation’s working population, down from a high of nearly 9% in the mid-
1970s. Overall employment in the Usrose (39) ___about 7% between 2000 and early 2008; teen
employment, in (40) ___, headed in the other direction. today, 4.5 million teens have some form of
employment, about half the 8.2 million who were employed three decades ago. This trend is sure to
have a negative effect on the economy long-term.
Essay
Write an essay of 200-250words.Your essay must have an introduction, body and conclusion.
1) Young drivers are a threat to road safety.

2) Some people say that social media like Facebook are replacing proper
social life. Others say they enrich social communication.
3) Some people say that a parent’s responsibility for his/her child ends
when the child reaches the age of eighteen. Others say that this
responsibility never ends.
4) For some people success means money and status. For others it means
personal happiness
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5) Some people say the more we use our smartphones the less we use our
brains.
Zimski rok državne mature 2011./2012.

Task 1
Questions 1-12
You are going to read an article in which people talk about their time at school. For questions 1-12,
choose from the people A-F. Mark your answer on the answer sheet. There is an example at the
beginning (0).
Schooltime! Did you enjoy your schooldays?
We asked some people to tell us about their time at school.
A Alexander B Bethany
I hated school. I didn’t fit in and wasn’t I didn’t enjoy school. The teachers were very
accepted by the others. My French teacher strict. My Chemistry teacher in particular was
called me stupid, so I couldn’t even listen very mean, and I’m sure she didn’t like me,
to the language after that. And because my and if it hadn’t been for having extra lessons
parents were poor, I didn’t have much choice at home I probably wouldn’t have passed the
as to what to wear, so I went to school in the final exam. And I knew that my parents would
same clothes most days. The only person be very disappointed in me if I didn’t have
who understood me was my physics teacher; excellent result, so I often cheated in tests
he was my favourite teacher and it was to get a better mark. I wish I could have that
because of him that I studied physics and got time again, because, knowing what I do now,
into university. I would do things very differently.
C Callum D Daisy
They say your schooldays are the best time I wasn’t expected to stay on at school after
in your life. Myself, I couldn’t wait to move the minimum school-leaving age. For my
on to university. I lived for the breaks, when mum, the best thing about school was that
I’d be out in the schoolyard, kicking a ball it gave me a hot meal every day. I never
around. The best was the lunch break, when told her I couldn’t stand the food and took
we had an hour to run around after lunch, sandwiches to school. I wasn’t a good
though this meant that my mother didn’t student, and for me the best was when we
cook me anything when I got home because had physical education. My English teacher
I’d had a cooked meal, which I didn’t like. for some reason treated me better than the
My final results weren’t bad, but though my others and wanted me to stay at school,
parents never said it, I’m sure they felt I which I probably would have if I hadn’t had to
could have done better. look for work.
E Edward F Freya
I remember school as this place society We were a crazy bunch at my school. We
made me go to until I was sixteen, to keep had all sorts of restrictions on how we could
me off the streets. It’s ironic that none of my behave and what we should wear, so we
classmates lived near me, and I had no one were like rebels. We wore special bracelets
to play with in the streets anyway. The best or funky socks, or anything to show we had
thing I remember was being in the school some individuality. And we cheated massively
play – rehearsing for that was much better in class. Everyone did. And then the time came
than being in class. And I enjoyed travelling when it was all over and we’d all go in our
on Saturdays to play football for the school different directions. Crazy as it was, I didn’t want
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against other schools in the city. Otherwise, it to end. We’re going to have a reunion next
there was nothing for me there, and once my summer, and I am looking forward to seeing
sixteenth birthday arrived, I was off. how they’re all getting on.
Which person…
0 had parents who were not rich?A 7) enjoyed playtime most?
1) was good at sport? 8) went to a school with a strict dress code?
2) felt he/she disappointed his/her parents? 9) wanted to leave school as soon as he/she could?
3) disliked school meals? 10) did not have friends at school?
4) disliked a subject because of the teacher? 11) would like to go to school again?
5) was sorry to leave school? 12) was a teacher’s favourite?
6) felt under pressure to cheat?
Task 2
Questions 13-18
Read the article about swimming. For questions 13-18, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D). Mark
your answer on the answer sheet.
Going for a swim
It is always something of a surprise to people who know me that I didn’t learn to swim until Iwas
eleven. Not only was my father a police diver, but I was born and raised on the coast. Of course, the
English Channel is not the best sea for bathing in with its strong currents, though plenty of people do
actually swim in it. Neither can I say that water held any particular terror for me. My parents just
didn’t see learning as a priority, despite the fact that, besides the sea, there was hardly a lack of
swimming facilities in our town. When I was eleven, the school started organising swimming classes.
We were divided into groups according to our ability. Of course, I was among the non-swimmers. I
can’t say I felt any embarrassment about it, unlike some of the other kids, who seemed to feel less
sure of themselves as a result. To be honest, although I wanted to succeed, I wasn’t all that bothered.
I showed my determination at school in other areas. As it turned out, I actually learnt pretty easily
and started to reasonably enjoy swimming classes. I even started going to the local pool in my free
time. I was soon able to swim considerable distances, though my overall progress was limited by my
poor diving skills. When we moved and istarted at another school, ithought i’d be able to maintain
my interest, but it was not to be, as I changed and fell in with a different crowd who were into other
things and thought that swimming was as dull as it was uncool. Years would pass before I swam
again. In fact, it was when I was on holiday in Greece. I was content to read in the shade until the
constant pleading of my fiancée forced me to give in and try the water. The sea was a beautiful blue
and clear as daylight. I also discovered that it provided welcome relief from the scorching heat of a
Greek summer, as well as helping me avoid putting on too many extra kilos as a result of all those
kebabs I was eating.When we had children, I was keen for them to learn. I hadn’t expected that it
wouldn’t be part of the physical education curriculum, so we invested in a course. The speed with
which they succeeded justified what, in my opinion, were rather high prices. What’s more, they had a
thoroughly good time and my son, who could be a bit of a loner, made a couple of good
friends.Funnily enough, my son has now started swimming competitively. After overcoming a pulled
muscle sustained at the beginning of the year, which his coach was a bit worried about, he went on
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to have quite a successful first season. For now, he seems to be coping with the stress of competitive
sport, though for how long this will continue remains to be seen. My only doubt is the possible
impact on his academic progress, as training can be time-consuming and his marks are borderline.
His friends, on the other hand, say that he’s missing out on going out, though there’ll doubtless be
plenty of time for that kind of thing later on in life.
13) the author believes he didn’t learn to swim at an early age because
A) the sea where he lived was too rough. B) he was too afraid of getting into water.
C) there were no local swimming pools. D) his parents were not interested in him learning.
14) How did the author feel about being in the group for those unable to swim?
A) He was ashamed. B) He did not care.
C) He felt unconfident. D) He became more determined.
15) Why did the author give up swimming?
A) He thought it was boring. B) He had stopped making progress.
C) He went to live in another town.D) He gave into peer pressure.
16) What made the author take up swimming again?
A) the beautiful Greek sea. B) pressure from his girlfriend.
C)the unbearable heat on holiday. D) aneed to lose weight.
17) What surprised the author when he wanted his children to learn to swim?
A) the fact that there were no swimming lessons at school. B) How quickly they were able to learn how to swim.
C) the price he had to pay for the swimming lessons. D) How much they enjoyed themselves when swimming.
18) In the final paragraph, the author expresses concern about his son’s
A) social development. B) ability to deal with pressure.
C)school grades. D) swimming injuries.
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Task 3
Questions 19-24
You are going to read an article about citizenship education. Seven sentences have been removed
from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits each gap (19-24). Mark your
answer on the answer sheet. There are two letters which you do not need. There is an example at
the beginning (0).
Don’t get rid of citizenship education
Why are we talking about getting rid of citizenship education? Few subjects have been so laughed at
by so many. When the last government introduced “citizenship” as a subject in secondary schools in
2002, it was sneered at by politicians, teachers, students, parents and the public. (0) _I__. For many
head teachers it was simply an extra timetabling and staffing headache. Too many teachers of the
subject were not specialists and had not received sufficient training. (19) ___. And this year,
education secretary Michael Gove indicated that the subject may no longer be compulsory. Its
removal would once again leave Britain as the only developed country in the world that fails to teach
its young people about the workings of its political system.Most adults didn’t study any form of
citizenship themselves, and there is a general feeling that “if I didn’t do it at school, it can’t be
important”. (20) ___. Voter turnout is low, dislike for those who dedicate their lives to politics is high,
while people who are members of political parties or trade unions are an oddity.Democracies need
active, informed and responsible citizens; citizens who are willing and able to take responsibility for
themselves and their communities and contribute to the political process. (21) ___. They do not
develop unaided. They have to be learnt. The prime Minister is speaking of the need for young
people to understand their responsibilities. The government is talking of the need for a society in
which everybody works to improve their communities. (22) ___. These are hardly joke or non-
academic areas of learning, nor areas that can be squeezed into other curriculum subjects, such as
history.While a certain amount may be picked up through ordinary experience in the home or at
work, it can never in itself be sufficient to equip citizens for the sort of active role required of them in
today’s complex and diverse society. (23) ___. Primary schools should teach the basics of voting or
other areas of citizenship as part of personal, social and health education. If we catch children while
they are still keen, ensuring that they are all involved and that their ideas are at least sometimes
acted upon, they can grow up with a sense of community and the belief that they can make a
positive difference. (24) ___. Thus they would make a more active and responsible citizenry, willing
to participate in the life of the nation and to play their part in the democratic process.
A) However, citizenship education should not be limited to schools.
B) The removal of citizenship education from our education system takes away one of the few ways the state
can encourage such forms of behaviour.
C)In this way, they are more likely to make a positive contribution to their communities and in society at large.
D) Meanwhile, the handful of enthusiastic citizenship teachers that existed found their subject given little
status by their colleagues.
E)The teaching methods encourage students to form their own opinions on current affairs and teach them how
to have their say.
F) These are strong arguments against abandoning citizenship education, which teaches about the way
democracy, politics, education and the law work.
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G) Yet too many British adults struggle to understand this country’s politics, and far fewer know how to
contribute to it or make their voice heard.
H) Instead of doing away with citizenship education, we should be starting it earlier and making it compulsory
for all.
I) It was said to be a waste of money and a waste of schools’ precious time.
Task 4
Questions 25-32
You are going to read a text about protection from the sun.For questions 25-32, choose the answer
(A, B, Cor D) that best fits each space. Mark your answer on the answer sheet.There is an example at
the beginning (0).
Protection from the sun
It is a well-known fact that the ozone layer is being damaged (0) _D__CFCs and other chlorine-based
gases in the atmosphere. CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) are chemical compounds used in refrigerators
and aerosol cans and have a lifetime of about 20-100 years and can therefore continue to (25)
___the ozone layer for a long period. Normally, the ozone layer should act as a barrier for solar
radiation, but it is thin and its effectiveness is (26) ___. UV rays penetrate (27) ___ this protective
layer, causing great harm to our skin and eyes. as a result, a huge rise in cases of skin cancer (28) ___
reported recently, especially in areas such as australia or the Mediterranean, where people tend to
spend a lot of time outdoors. Experts say that this trend could easily be reversed if people (29)
___sensible enough not to expose themselves too much to the sun. It all of course depends on the
time of day and how hot (30) ___. It is considered dangerous, for example, to spread yourself (31)
___ on the sand for 2 hours in the middle of the day. Instead, you should stay in the shade whenever
possible and wear (32) ___protection like a t-shirt and hat together with sunscreen and sunglasses.
0) A from B with C of D by
25) A affectB effectC infect D reflect
26) A descending B decreasing C destroying D deteriorating
27) A down B to C across D0
28) A is B were C has been D had been
29) A were B are C will be D should be
30) A is it B it is C it would be D would it be
31) A over B along C out D up
32) A a B one C the D some
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Task 5
Questions 33-40
Read and complete the text below. Fill each space (33-40) with oneword. Write your answer only
here in this exam booklet.There is an example at the beginning (0).
Saving daylight
The idea of daylight saving was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin (0) ___ serving as US
ambassador to France in 1784. One morning, he woke up at 6 am, much earlier than he usually
(33) ___, and realized, (34) ___ his surprise, that the sun had already risen. He was allegedly the
first person (35) ___ suggest the concept of daylight savings, realizing it would be beneficial to
society to (36) ___ better use of daylight. However, he didn’t really know how to implement it.
More thana century later, William Willett, a builder from London, became obsessed with the idea
that everybody (37) ___ to get up earlier in summertime. He argued that summer evenings were
not long (38) ___ for outdoor recreation. His proposal was to advance the clocks by eighty
minutes in April and to reverse them by the same amount in September. A Daylight saving Bill
was introduced in 1909 in Britain but it didn’t become law. Two years after World War I (39) ___
out, Daylight saving time was introduced as a wartime measure of economy in Germany and,
within a week or so, in nearly all countries. sadly, William had died the previous year so (40)
___saw his idea put into effect.
Ljetni rok 2014./2015.

Task 1
Banning proms
Ashton Ben
There are definitely two different ways of The principal at my son’s school decided that
looking at it. On the positive side, a prom they would no longer have proms! And
is something to be remembered – you here’s why: alcohol and drugs swamp the
may feel like you’ve missed out on a part event. In addition, there are exaggerated
of life if you don’t go. On the negative expenses. It all starts with fancy clothes,
side, there are a lot of things that go on at continues with limousines and goes on to all
proms you should not be involved in, kinds of questionable forms of
alcohol being just one of them. Personally, entertainment. “Financial decadence and
I don’t know. Isn’t it better to advise vanity,” he said. At first, we were furious, of
teenagers to be safe and make smart course. But then we organized a teacher-
decisions? Give them a chance to choose. parent-student meeting and discussed all
And hide your check books! the pros and cons. In the end we all saw he
was right. No more proms! And the kids all
survived!
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Carlie Deanne
There is a lot of negative media hype about Simply outlawing something never works
proms. However, is there any truth there? with teenagers. Telling them to “just say no
Alcohol, for example. The idea that students to the prom” would inevitably lead to secret
drink more during the prom than on any “illegal dances” and renting tuxedos from
other weekend is just wishful thinking. unlicensed suppliers. Is that what we want
Teenagers drink every weekend, don’t they? for our teenagers? It’s important to keep on
Then, there’s the excessive expenditure organizing the proms. Why? Because a lot of
connected to it. It’s okay if girls want to teenagers seem increasingly alienated,
dress up because proms are a reflection of a distant and even depressed. They also seem
generation’s current “fashions and dance” – to be paralyzed with self-esteem and self-
in the same way that it is a reflection of our importance. A prom is a great way to help
larger culture. No, don’t take away students’ them learn to deal with these issues
proms. They need them, as much as they
need any aspect of their future adult life.
Ethan Faith
Society and the media have contributed to In my opinion, the prom could use a
the idea that proms have to be outrageous. makeover. It is the Goliath of school dances,
It’s not just about celebrating a ritual that exposes those awful (or
accomplishments anymore. Apparently, it’s wonderful) and intense themes of high
about glamour, not merits. What is school: popularity, glamorous beauty,
unfortunate is that there are students who wealth or lack of it. It has always been part
just want to celebrate the end of their high of our culture, a big deal, whether or not you
school lives and enjoy a night out with their want it to be. The prom is a ritual in need of
classmates, but cannot afford it. So what to transformation. I would advocate a big non-
do then? I think schools should set limits and prom party instead, unburdened by
say what is acceptable and make it excessive expectation. I’d lose the gowns,
affordable for all, right? Because the prom is the up-dos and the limos and celebrate how
an unforgettable event as they all begin a awesome it is to be almost finished with
new chapter in their young adult lives. high school.
Which person…
0 talks about personal experience? B
1 finds the prom a regular feature of social life?
2 agrees the prom equals unacceptable behaviour?
3 believes alcohol is not a problem only at proms?
4 thinks proms have little to do with achievement?
5 mentions teenagers’ mental health?
6 proposes a new kind of celebration?
7 raises the question of social inequality?
8 thinks the choice should be left to teenagers?
9 thinks banning proms could lead to unlawful activities?
10 sees no problem in the costs of a prom?
11 puts the responsibility on educational institutions?
12 thinks a prom mirrors social trends?
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Task 2
Armenia makes chess compulsory in schools

Tiny Armenia, tucked away in a corner between Turkey and Iran, is an obsessive chess-playing country and
a big player in world chess. Their first laureate was Tigran Petrosian, who won the world championship in
1963 and successfully defended his title three years later. In 2011 a six-person national squad came first at
the World Team Chess Championship in Russia. That group included up-and-coming player Levon Aronian,
28, currently third in the World Chess Federation’s rankings. These contemporary exploits have fostered a
recent craze for this mind-training board game. Indeed, a new move could make it even bigger: mandatory
chess in school. The educational authorities of this former Soviet republic have made the game part of the
primary school curriculum, along with such standards as maths and history, for children between the ages
of seven and nine.
Armenian authorities say teaching chess in school is about building character, not breeding chess
champions. The education minister says taking the pastime into the classroom will help nurture a sense of
organisation among schoolchildren and will teach them the importance of taking care of their duties. “We
hope that the Armenian teaching model might become among the best in the world,” said Rehan
Ashotyan. Half a million dollars were allocated to the national chess academy to draw up a course, create
textbooks, train instructors and buy equipment. A further $1 million was paid for furniture for chess
classrooms.
Continuing the line of successful chess players, Armenia now has an eight-year-old champion, David
Ayrapetyan. His parents are hoping that the programme will give him an opponent worthy of his skills. The
chess whiz finds the local retirees and fellow children to be pushovers. Only his classmate Aren can give
him a run for his money. David’s parents say chess is good for him, no matter what the future holds. Their
assumption is that, even if he doesn’t become a grandmaster or doesn’t join the national chess team, chess
will certainly teach him to think logically and improvise, as those are indispensable qualities in life.
Wendi Fischer, executive director of the US Foundation for Chess, has campaigned for the game to be
taken up in American classrooms and labels Armenia’s programme as undoubtedly positive. “By playing
chess in class, the children think they’re playing, while they are actually doing some serious thinking all the
time,” she said. “So it is a great way to cross over between having a true hard-core curriculum that’s
mandatory and giving young children the chance to play and explore and have fun.”
Unlike so many addictive computer games with hardly any upsides, chess is said to teach problem-solving
skills, self-discipline and the sheer pleasure of competition. Some classroom observations in primary
schools proved that the children do love playing it, though there are some objections to outbursts of bad
temper when they lose, and sometimes tears. Adults have acquired the ability to cope with such strong
emotions or at least to conceal them, which children have yet to master. They ought to be taught that
being gracious in defeat is an important part of the game.
The newly introduced chess curriculum might even help the children beat the odds against artificial
intelligence. A £30 chess program can now beat the world champion. But for the ordinary mortal, trying to
fathom the best move in each situation, to arrive at what grandmasters call the “truth” of a position, is
endlessly demanding. There lies the real joy of winning a game of chess. The Armenians believe that they
are giving their children a useful tool with which to approach life.
13 The Armenians are very much into chess in modern times because
A chess has always been a national obsession.
B they wish to beat other former Soviet states.
C it is an obligatory part of the primary school curriculum.
D their chess players have been successful.
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14 Why did the Armenians decide to introduce chess in primary school?

A To maintain Armenia’s status as one of the strongest chess-playing countries.
B To honour their long chess-playing tradition.
C To develop schoolchildren’s awareness of responsibility.
D To make the Armenian school system the best in the world
15 What does David’s family expect from their son’s chess playing?
A To bring him and his family more money in the future.
B To make him part of the national chess team.
C To enable him to beat the local chess whiz kid.
D To help him make rational choices and be resourceful.
16 What does the US chess expert think about Armenia’s primary school curriculum?
A It is well balanced.
B It is very difficult.
C It has a good campaign.
D It puts focus on children’s fun.
17 A drawback of children playing chess at an early age is that it can

A teach children to hide their emotions.
B lead to children developing an obsessive addiction.
C lead to children behaving poorly when defeated.
D result in children playing like adults.
18 According to the last paragraph, computers nowadays

A bring joy into chess.
B are the best chess players.
C help the grandmasters.
D are pretty demanding.
Task 3
Why email no longer rules

When the CD-ROM arrived, people predicted the death of the printed book. (0) _I_. If not communication, then at
least the end of grammar, spelling and punctuation. And so on, until we reach the current prediction that an
explosion of tweets, status updates and messaging on social networking sites heralds the death of email – and this
time it might be for real.
Email has had a good run as king of communications. But its reign is obviously over. In its place, a new generation of
services is starting to take hold. (19) ___. Just as email did more than a decade ago, this shift promises to profoundly
rewrite the way we communicate – in ways we can only begin to imagine.
We still use email, of course. But email was better suited to the way we used to use the internet – logging off and on,
checking our messages in bursts. (20) ___. Being online all the time has created a host of new ways to communicate
that are faster than email, and more fun.
Why wait for a response to an email when you get a quicker answer with instant messaging? Thanks to social
networks, some questions can be answered without even asking them. (21) ___. Email, stuck in the era of
attachments, seems boring compared to services which allow users to share photos plus other information and to
enter comments in near real-time.
So how will these new tools change the way we communicate? Let’s start with the most obvious: they make our
interactions that much faster. Years ago, we were frustrated if it took a few days for a letter to arrive. A couple of
years ago, we’d complain about a half-hour delay in getting an email. (22) ___. In a few months, we may be
complaining that our cell phones aren’t automatically able to send messages to friends within a certain distance,
letting them know we’re nearby.
These new services also make communicating more frequent and informal – more like a blog comment or a
throwaway aside, rather than a crafted email sent to one person. There is no need to spend time writing a long email
to your half-dozen closest friends about how your vacation went. (23) ___. Instead of sending a few emails a week to
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a handful of friends, you can send dozens of messages a day to hundreds of people who know you, or just barely do.
Meanwhile, one big question remains: will the new services save time, or eat up even more of it? You can argue that,
because we have more ways to send more messages, we spend more time doing it. (24) ___. We get lured into
wasting time, telling our bosses we are looking into something, instead of just doing it, for example. And we will no
doubt waste time communicating stuff that isn’t meaningful, maybe at the expense of more meaningful
communication ‒such as, say, talking to somebody in person.
A If you want to know the latest news about your friends, just check their latest status update.
B This hardly makes us more productive.
C Now it enables you to communicate with anybody at any given moment.
D Today, we fuss about it taking an extra few seconds for a text message to go through.
E Having this in mind, your boss does not have to be concerned about you wasting time at work.
F Whether we are sitting at a desk or talking on a mobile phone, whether working or travelling to work, now we are
always connected.
G If they’re interested, they can watch it unfold in real time online.
H Countless social networks and messaging services are fighting for a piece of the new world.
I A few years later, the explosive growth in text messaging was thought to herald the End of Communication As We
Know It.
Task 4
Get stuffed in Hong Kong

Among its numerous attractions, China has always boasted a long culinary tradition. There are (0) ___ many cuisines
in China as there are regions, which gives a huge variety of colours and tastes, (25) ___ of which are considered
extremely exotic by visiting tourists.
Due to its rich history, Hong Kong has always been particularly food conscious. It is hard to have a conversation in
Hong Kong (26) ___ mentioning food, especially when many still greet each other by asking, “Have you eaten yet?”
Cantonese is by far the most popular Chinese cuisine in Hong Kong, but Chiu Chow, Shanghainese, Sichuanese and
Northern Chinese are also widely available.
Cantonese cuisine is famously fresh: there is an emphasis on (27) ___ fresh meat. Simple techniques such as steaming
and stir-frying (28) ___ the ingredients to retain their delicate and well-balanced flavours. The cuisine is famous (29)
___ goose and seafood dishes. Shanghainese cooking, (30) ___, uses a lot of salted and preserved foods. It relies on
stewing, braising and frying. Sichuanese is the most fiery, (31) ___ great use of chillies and pungent peppercorns.
Northern Chinese food uses a lot of oils (e.g. sesame and chilli) coupled with ingredients such as vinegar, garlic, spring
onions, bean paste and dark soy sauce. Steamed bread, dumplings and noodles are (32) ___ to rice, and lamb and
mutton, seldom seen on other Chinese menus, are also popular.
0) A as B so C very D much25)A few B lot C some D more
26)A on B by C during D without 27)A a B / C the D any
28) A allow B make C take D let 29)A after B with C for D by
30) A moreover B on the other hand C furthermore D in contrast to
31)A taking B putting C making D giving32) A preference B to prefer C preferring D preferred
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Task 5
Midnight ban on gamers

In its effort to control game addiction among adolescents, South Korea pulled the plug this weekend on young gamers
after midnight, putting a hotly debated law (0) ___ practice.
The new system, called the “Shutdown Law”, also referred (33) ___ as the “Cinderella Law”, blocks those under the
age of 16 from accessing gaming websites after midnight. This has fuelled heated anger (34) ___ younger gamers.
As South Korea, (35) ___ has one of the world’s richest online gaming cultures, tries to battle gaming addiction that
has led to serious consequences, it struggles to find effective means to selectively help those in need. (36) ___
government is heavily involved in treating people for gaming addiction (37) ___ holding workshops on prevention and
offering counselling.
However, internet users have flooded the government’s website with postings, calling the new measure “a waste of
money”, “idiotic” and “useless”, and questioning (38) ___ it will prevent young gamers from playing into the late
hours.
The controversial shutdown system already faces a petition in court. “The bottom line is that,
(39) ___ the parents’ point of view, it violates their right to educate their children”, said Lee Byung-chan, the lawyer
who filed the petition (40) ___ behalf of a group of parents. The fate of the petition is to be decided upon next
Monday.
LJETNI ROK 2015/2016 A RAZINA

EXTREME SPORTS
TASK 1
A Adam I was B Benjamin
ignored as a child, but an advantage is that you can do My parents were always very protective of me, always
things that other children whose parents worry about telling me to ‘be careful’ and not to take risks. And
them cannot. For example, I’d go out and climb empty that’s probably why I decided to try bungee jumping.
buildings, or climb tall chimneys to see the view. So it was What attracted me was the thought of the danger of
natural that I decided to try rock climbing. I must admit I free-falling. But I had to wait until I was 18, when I no
felt uneasy at first, especially when dealing with things longer needed my parents’ consent. It looks easy to do
like an overhang, but I learned to love the adrenaline rush. – you just jump from a building, bridge or crane while
I now particularly enjoy solo climbing. It’s great to connected to a large elastic cord – but when I tried it, it
compete with yourself – and win. I think I’ll never stop. was just too much excitement for me. Once and never
again.
C Connor D Daniel
I got my first bike for my 4th birthday and I fell in love Skating half-pipes is definitely an extreme sport. My
with it. I remember how proud my parents were when friends used to spend hours at the skate park. They
they saw me ride it. But it was a different story later when were so cool, skating halfpipes, riding rails and jumping
I wanted a BMX. They generally disapproved of spending steps. Totally extreme! The girls were crazy about them.
money on extreme sports. Thank goodness for my I used to watch them performing tricks, but it was the
Grandpa, who came to the rescue. I’m glad he was there end of our friendship. They never asked me to join in –
to watch me compete for the club cup last year. It now they thought I wouldn’t dare. So I stopped going to the
stands proudly on the bookshelf in our living room skate park. But I’m sure I would have been able to do it
if only they had given me the chance.
E Ethan F Finnley
I started surfing on longboards as they are easier for My brother and I are two different people, as if we
beginners, but very soon I was riding Nu-skool and I was weren’t brothers at all. He’s a mountain bike addict and
able to cut across the front, face the wave and do tricks. does downhill racing, which is seriously fast. After only a
All that catching and riding waves makes me feel free and year, he started winning competitions because he’s
in sync with nature. Unfortunately, however careful I am seriously crazy. I always go to watch him, but I spend
as a person, it nearly cost me a broken neck. So now I’m the time praying he will finish the course safe and
having to watch it on TV until I recover. It’s great to see sound. When he suggested I took it up, I told him it was
them ride the surf, but I can’t wait to jump into the sea quite enough for me to ride an ordinary bike. No broken
again and enjoy the elements. bones, thank you. My parents would never have
allowed it, anyway. They know me too well.
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Which person… 0 likes fighting gravity? 1 was quick to make progress? 2 couldn’t cope with the adrenaline
rush? 3 was afraid at the beginning? 4 was too frightened to try the sport? 5 did not have his parents’
permission? 6 felt ignored by his friends? 7 could not afford the equipment? 8 enjoys watching the sport? 9
won a competition? 10 enjoys the danger? 11 wishes he had done the sport? 12 has to take a break from
the sport?
TASK 2
I’ve been travelling on the metro or, as I prefer to call it, the underground for as long as I
can remember. Although I passed my driving test, living and working in a crowded city of ten
million people, I could never see the point in owning a car. Nevertheless, I often ask myself
why I only travel by underground. My weekly ticket, which is hardly cheap, also allows me to
use the bus, but I never do. Neither would I mind occasionally getting wet walking through the
streets in the rain if I could be bothered. I suppose it’s just that I’ve got used to it after all this
time. There are probably tens of thousands of people like me.
Despite the fact that I often feel like a nap, I try to avoid falling asleep on the underground.
Once, many years ago, I missed my stop and was an hour late for work after failing to wake
up in time. Others seem to manage it though.
I notice that, unlike me, many passengers use their daily trips as an opportunity to catch
up with their unfinished business from the office. There are always commuters with their
laptops on their knees or going over reports with a red pen. On the other hand, some simply
like to watch the capital’s inhabitants as they make their way to and from work, while others
have their heads in novels. I’m definitely one of the former.
It’s not all good news, though. Users of the capital’s underground railway system have
plenty of annoying habits. The gentleman unfolding his morning paper in your face is slightly
irritating, as are the young couples in the evening who can’t keep their hands off each other.
Nevertheless, I’m convinced that the majority of commuters, including yours truly, would
consider the consumption of snacks such as burgers to be the most anti-social practice on
our journeys. Loud music on iPods or phones, especially rap and heavy metal, probably
wouldn’t be far behind. Nevertheless, things are improving.
Of course, one could write a whole book about etiquette on the underground. For instance,
knowing when to offer your seat to someone can be a tricky business. As a rule, I give up my
place to people who obviously need it, such as pregnant women, parents with very young
children or the very old. However, you can never jump to conclusions. I recall a
proud-looking old man getting upset when a young woman got up and vacated her seat for
him. “Young lady. Do you think I’m too weak to stand on my own two feet?” he roared at the
rather shocked woman. She was only trying to help and I would probably have done the same
as her. The poor girl was horrified, and you could hear the sound of laughter from one or two
cruel people.
Then there are all the things that make the underground such an interesting experience.
One of these is the musicians, or buskers, who play for money in the stations. They’ve always
been there as far as I can recall, and I’ve seen a few good ones over the years. Some of my
fellow passengers would like to see a change. They think buskers do little more than beg for
money. It is true that they can block the way sometimes and there are one or two of them that
aren’t particularly talented, but they are a distinguishing characteristic of our transport system.
It’d be a shame if busking was made illegal.
13 Why does the author use the underground railway?

A It’s cheaper than other means of transport.
B It allows her to escape the bad weather.
C It’s something she does out of habit.
D She has never learnt how to drive
14 The author likes to spend her time on the underground

A getting some work done.
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B observing other people.

C reading a good book.
D having a short nap.
15 Which behaviour does the author dislike most on the underground?

A Reading newspapers.
B Playing music.
C Kissing.
D Eating.
16 Why did the author tell the little story in the fifth paragraph?
A To show that you should be careful not to offend people.
B To show that funny things happen on the underground.
C To show that people can be rude on public transport.
D To show that old people can be very independent.
17 What’s the author’s opinion of the musicians who play in underground stations?
A They are a special feature of the underground system.
B They create a negative impression of the city.
C There should be a law passed against them.
D They are not as good as they used to be.
18 What was the author’s aim in writing the article?

A To propose improvements to the underground.
B To offer a personal view of the underground.
C To give advice on using the underground.
D To criticise the underground system.
TASK 3
Trekking to the North Pole
Life is all about overcoming challenges and it would be extremely boring without them. As
a young girl, I would read about all the amazing achievements of the great explorers. (0) I .
That’s when I decided that I wanted to be an explorer too. I’ve been on several expeditions,
but leading a team of women to the North Pole is probably the highlight of my career so far.
One of the main reasons for putting together such a team is to show that women can do
exactly the same things as men. (19) ___. We’ve been very lucky in this respect, as many
companies have been willing to sponsor us.
Clearly, you need to be physically prepared for such a trip, as the Arctic puts a lot of
demands on the body. (20) ___. We need to pull heavy loads and have to be good skiers
too. As a rower, I’m used to working in a team, which is another important aspect of the
expedition. In such extreme conditions team work guards your life.
We need to be fit to be able to stand up to the severe polar environment. (21) ___. First of
all, there are the freezing temperatures. When we’re there, it’ll be around minus forty degrees
Celsius most of the time. But it’s not just the cold. Storms and blizzards with fierce winds
are not uncommon. We also have to remember that the Arctic is not a landmass. The ocean
below is constantly moving and can cause the ice to break up.
The Arctic cold is extreme. When pulling heavy loads, you might start to sweat. And if you
think this is going to happen, it’s important you undo your snowsuit a bit as soon as possible
to let some air in, because if you sweat, it might freeze. (22) ___. There’s the risk of frostbite,
particularly on your fingers and toes, not to mention hypothermia. This is when your body
temperature falls below a safe level.
It’s vital that we take the right supplies with us. Due to the weather conditions and all the
physical effort, we’ll be burning up a lot of calories so we need to make sure we have enough
of the right kind of food. (23) ___. We get over this by dehydrating it. Then we just add water,
which we get from ice, when we need to prepare it. We’ll be eating high-fat foods like pork,
chocolate and cheese. Normally, such a diet might seem unhealthy, but the Arctic’s a special
case.
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Going to the North pole is extremely dangerous. Consequently, it’s crucial that we are in
contact with the outside world all the time in case a problem arises. (24) ___. One call and we
can be airlifted out. Nevertheless, don’t think for one minute that such technology gives you
an advantage over the Arctic. It is vital to respect Mother Nature at all times. If you don’t, it
may show you its dark side in a matter of seconds.
A Fortunately, we’re all good athletes and have been training for a long time.
B However, we also have another aim, and that’s raising money for charity.
C In fact, drinking enough liquid will be one of the greatest difficulties.
D The effects of climate change also need to be kept in mind.
E Undoubtedly, it is one of the most challenging in the world.
F If we’re in serious trouble, then we can obviously get help.
G But that’s not the only physical danger you’re exposed to.
H The problem is how we are going to carry it all.
I Then one day I realised that they were practically all men.
TASK 4
Hay Fever More and more people are experiencing symptoms such as sneezing, runny noses or itchy and
watery eyes in the spring. What they are suffering from is, in fact, hay fever, which is caused by breathing
in pollen (0) D and by pollen getting into the eyes. Pollen is the name given to the fine powder produced by
plants or flowers to fertilise (25) ___ plants or flowers. The term is also used for allergies caused by tree
pollens such as birch, oak or plane. Hay fever is a very common allergic condition. National Health Service
statistics show that it (26) ___ up to one in five people in the United Kingdom at some point in their life. It’s
the fifth most common chronic disease and often first develops (27) ___ the teenage years. You are more
likely to develop hay fever if you (28) ___ have asthma. The symptoms vary from person to person. They
may be mild, but sometimes they are so bad that they (29) ___ with school or work. Runny nose, watery
eyes and (30) ___ of concentration are particularly unpleasant. It is almost impossible to avoid pollen, but
the symptoms tend to be less severe if you stay inside as (31) ___ as possible. (32) ___, avoid places like
parks or fields especially early in the morning or evening and change into clean clothes when you return
home.
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A the other B another C others D other 26 A influences B impacts C affects D effects
27 A during B when C while D over 28 A already B before C ever D yet
29 A interfere B meddle C intrude D mingle30 A shortage B absence C losing D loss
31 A many B much C more D most 32 A Therefore B Moreover C However D Likewise
TASK 5
What Is the Origin of the 7-Day Week?
Digging (0) ___ the history of the 7-day week is a very complicated matter. Authorities have very
different opinions about the history of the week, and they frequently present their speculations
(33) ___ if they were indisputable facts. The only thing we seem to know (34) ___ certain about the
origin of the 7-day week is that we know very little.
The common explanation is that the seven-day week was established in the late Roman Empire
and furthered by the Christian church (35) ___ historical reasons. The first pages of the Bible explain
how God created the world in six days and rested (36) ___ the seventh. This seventh day became
the Jewish day of rest, the Sabbath or Saturday. Another theory correlates the 7-day week to the
seven “astrological planets” well (37) ___ to the ancient inhabitants of Earth. Those were the Sun,
the Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn. There are some practical geometrical theories
as (38) ___.
There is no record of the 7-day week cycle ever (39) ___ been broken despite calendar changes
and reforms throughout the ages. It is very likely that the week cycles have run uninterrupted at
(40) ___ since the days of Moses (around 1400 B.C.), possibly even longer.
LJETNI ROK 2016./2017. A RAZINA
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TASK 1
High school reunion

A Adam B Benjamin
I’ve seen all the photographs from the reunion. Betty When I entered the hall, it was packed with plump,
is as gorgeous as when we dated. The others also bald men and middle-aged women. At that moment it
don’t seem to have changed much. Maybe a gray hair dawned upon me that I was no longer a young man
here and a pound there, but that’s about it. I wish I’d either. I distinctly remembered all my classmates’
been there. I’m sure I would have had a great time names, but I couldn’t put the faces and the names
remembering the pranks we played on our teachers. together. I wanted to leave straightaway. It was Linda,
I’ll certainly try to stay in touch with my ex- my wife, who stopped me, of course. Even during our
classmates, especially now that I have moved to school days she was more reasonable than me. At the
Australia. The job shortage at home simply forced me time nobody believed we would last a month
to make drastic changes in my life. together. And now we have two sons and we run a
family business.
C Conrad D Danielle
That day I was in Stockholm at a meeting and My husband and I almost didn’t come at all because
managed to negotiate the takeover of a large the babysitter was available only until 10. People were
pharmaceutical company. My flight was delayed, so I amazed to see us together as we had hardly ever
didn’t even have time to change my clothes and I spoken in high school. I couldn’t believe my eyes
nearly missed the reunion. If only I had. I had been when I saw my best school friend, Jessica, since I
looking forward to it so much, but once I was there, I didn’t expect to see her. I knew she spent a lot of time
had a feeling I was among strangers. We had nothing travelling around the world. Our paths had gone
to say to each other. That’s sad considering how close different ways after school, but she was as likeable as
we used to be. I should have left immediately. One she had been 20 years ago and it was great talking to
thing is sure, I’ll never go to a reunion again. her. It was a shame we were the first to go.
E Ethan F Francesca
In high school I was considered a nerd. Maybe it’s I was in two minds whether to go or not to go as I
because of the thick glasses and knitted pullovers I hadn’t been in touch with any of my ex-classmates
used to wear. So, I wondered what it would be like to since school. When I finally made up my mind, it took
meet again the people who had so often teased me. me two weeks to decide what I would wear for the
The way they behaved was surprisingly immature. As occasion. Being without work, I rarely buy fancy
if there hadn’t been a 15-year gap. I wouldn’t mind clothes these days and I wanted to wear something
seeing them again, though I doubt they will ever be that would hide those 10 extra kilos. At the reunion, I
any different. I don’t bear any grudges. I am a felt uncomfortable and wanted to leave early, but I
successful and happy person now, but I wonder if they thought that would be impolite so I endured it.
are.
Which person...
0 was an excellent student?
1 is unemployed?
2 is a successful businessman?
3 thinks nothing has changed?
4 left early?
5 wouldn’t like to see their classmates again?
6 lives abroad?
7 didn’t feel good about their appearance?
8 married their high school sweetheart?
9 did not recognise almost anybody?
10 was disappointed?
11 was pleasantly surprised?
12 wasn’t at the reunion?
TASK 2
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The Hunted
In the early nineteen-seventies, Mark Owens and Delia Jones, two fresh graduates in
biology with promising career prospects, were seized by the idea of resettling in remotest
Africa. Although people told them they were not realistic, the two persisted with their plan.
Newly wed, the Owenses organized an auction, sold their possessions, and used the modest
proceeds to buy camping equipment and a pair of one-way plane tickets to Johannesburg.
When they arrived, in January 1974, Delia, the daughter of farmers from Toledo, Ohio, was
twenty-four years old. Mark was twenty-nine, the divorced father of a four-year-old boy named
Christopher.
Mark and Delia had scoured the map of Africa, searching for a site so isolated that its
wildlife would have no knowledge, and no fear, of humans. They eventually found their way to
a place called Deception Valley, in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana. The Owenses thought
it was a perfect spot for them to make camp since the wildlife there had not been reduced in
number by poaching, as it had been in other parts of Africa. Though the valley was in many
ways an unforgiving place – temperatures can climb above a hundred and twenty degrees in
summer – it was distant enough from the capital, Gaborone, to ensure that they would be left
alone to do their work. The Kalahari is virtually empty of people: the Owenses later wrote of
living with only “a few bands of Stone Age Bushmen in an area larger than Ireland.”
In their book Cry of the Kalahari, the Owenses described their dreadful living conditions:
“Our major concern was having to ration ourselves to seven gallons of water each per week,
for bathing, cooking, and drinking. The water from the drums tasted like hot metallic tea,
and to cool it for drinking, we filled tin dinner plates and set them in the shade of the acacia.
But if we didn’t watch it closely, the water would quickly evaporate or collect bees, twigs,
and soil. After washing the dishes, we took sponge baths in the dishwater, then strained the
coffee-colored liquid through a cloth into the truck’s radiator.”
Despite poverty, loneliness, and drought, they established a functional research station,
and gained the trust of several prides of lions and clans of brown hyenas. Early on, Mark
Owens went to South Africa to learn how to pilot small airplanes, and the Frankfurt Zoological
Society, which became the Owenses’ most important sponsor, gave him money for
a single-engine Cessna. He used the plane to survey the Kalahari’s wildlife, and he and Delia
spent thousands of hours conducting close observation of the social life of hyenas, learning
about their surprisingly communal behavior. By writing about the exploits of these predators
in vivid and accessible prose, they attracted popular attention and funding for their work.
They welcomed reporters who came to Deception Valley, and told their story not as one
simply of research but of young love in a hard land.
In “Kalahari Romance”, an article Mark Owens published in International Wildlife,
he described his ideal day: “I land in the grass, most likely in a place never visited by
modern man, and we sleep in the open under the wing. Now and then we wake to watch
the gentle sweep of the Southern Cross constellation through the sky. Knowing that no
one on Earth knows where we are, we feel special, as if we are the only two people in the
universe. It’s like living a dream.”
13 When they moved to Africa, Mark and Delia
A already had children.
B were already divorced.
C already had jobs.
D were already married.
14 In the first paragraph the author states that Mark and Delia
A were not realistic in what they expected from Africa.
B went to Africa to study.
C got the money for moving to Africa from selling what they owned.
D had experience in running a farm.
15 The decisive factor why Mark and Delia chose Deception Valley for their campsite
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was that
A there were no people there.
B it was remote.
C they could be alone.
D wildlife was abundant there.
16 Mark and Delia were worried about the water they used primarily because of
A its impurity.
B its quantity.
C its taste.
D its temperature.
17 Mark and Delia got the money for their research from
A selling stories to sponsors.
B giving accommodation to reporters.
C writing about hyenas.
D writing about their romance
18 According to Mark’s description, his ideal day includes
A flying an airplane.
B sleeping in a tent.
C feeling lost.
D bird-watching.
TASK 3
Live Your Life
We often ask ourselves: Whose life are we living? Are we pursuing the things that really
matter to us, and that give our lives personal meaning, or are we living according to other
people’s wishes?
In their work, psychologists observe many people’s struggles to become who they were
meant to be. (0) ___. It requires considerable courage and dedication. As E. E. Cummings
said: “To be nobody-but-yourself – in a world that is doing its best, night and day, to make
you everybody else – means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight; and
never stop fighting.”
Our personalities are under attack from several sources: primarily from pain and rejection
throughout childhood and adolescence, but also due to struggles in personal relationships,
the damaging forces of society, and existential realities that affect all people. (19) ___.
And this involves hard work.
First, we need to eliminate the negative thoughts and attitudes towards ourselves and
others that we adopted earlier in life. (20) ___. One involves identifying those critical inner
voices through voice therapy, which is the process of putting into words the thoughts that
are responsible for a person’s behaviour. Another turns them into constructive thoughts and
actions. (21) ___. Only then can we start expressing our own point of view, and challenge
the power of the voices of our parents or peers.
Secondly, we need to change our personality traits that are a reflection of the negative
traits of our parents and relatives. For example, in his therapy sessions a man was troubled
when he heard the same words of criticism coming out of his mouth when talking to his
son that his father had used when speaking to him. (22) ___. They were absolutely sure
they never would. Changing unpleasant personality characteristics such as vanity, selfcentredness,
superiority, contempt... is a healthy way of saying goodbye to our past.
Third, to get rid of the more childish aspects of our personality, we need to give up the
patterns of behaviour we developed while growing up, such as jealousy, envy, selfishness. It is
interesting that the shields we formed to protect ourselves in the past now limit us in our adult
lives. Many people cling to this out-dated way of responding to others and remain emotionally
trapped in a kind of time warp. (23) ___. We also need to give up the hope of ever finding,
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in a new relationship, the love and security we missed as children. We are, actually, saying
goodbye to childhood and trying to live as adults.
Lastly, we need to develop our own values, ideals, and beliefs rather than automatically
accept those that we grew up with or those of our culture. (24) ___. This is the only way to
resist the pressures of society and create a meaningful existence.
A This proves that both factors could be taken into consideration by parents.
B They often react to their partner from this defensive or childlike point of view.
C If we don’t, we won’t be able to live a life of integrity, according to our own personal criteria.
D It is crucial to become one’s own person and separate oneself from these negative influences,
both internal and external.
E On the contrary, this makes us even more paranoid and suspicious towards others.
F To accomplish this task, there are several methods that can be used.
G Many people are surprised that they are acting in the very same way their parents did.
H This technique also includes identifying the sources of one’s destructive thoughts.
I However, this struggle is not limited to clients in psychotherapy – it is a lifelong
endeavour for everyone.
TASK 4
Clock change leaves teenagers more sleepy
Researchers at Surrey University have studied the effects of the move to British Summer
Time (0) ___ teenage schoolchildren. They found that the amount they sleep decreases
following the clock change and they can suffer (25) ___ sleep deprivation. They also found
that (26) ___ before the change, the teenagers were getting less than the recommended
hours of sleep.
The need for more sleep is something teenagers are (27) ___ with. Sleep researcher
Joanne Bower said: “If we don’t get enough sleep, we can find problems with performance,
concentration, and mood. We’re lucky we are quite (28) ___ in that we generally do have an
amazing ability to bounce back.”
The students were studied using wristwatches. These were (29) ___ constantly over a
10-day period before and after the clock change. The watches reliably indicated when the
teenagers were awake and asleep. The researchers found that in the days following the clock
change, the teenagers had on average less than six hours of sleep (30) ___ night.
Mrs Bower said: “The body clock, which makes sure the same things happen in the body
(31) ___ the same time every day, undergoes a shift during adolescence. The shift includes a
delay in the production of the sleep-promoting hormone, melatonin. This (32) ___ teenagers
are awake later in the evening and find it difficult to rise early in the morning. Add this to the
clock change, and teenagers may suffer more than most.”
25 A hard B heavy C severe D strict26 A even B only C still D yet
27 A engaged B experienced C familiar D used28 A concentrated B easy C optimistic D resilient
29 A carried B carried out C observed D worn30 A a B during C in D on
31 A at B for C in D on32 A causes B claims C means D signifies
TASK 5
Fireballs over Chelyabinsk
Small pieces (0) ___ space debris (usually parts of comets or asteroids) that are (33) ___
a collision course with the Earth are called meteoroids. When meteoroids enter the Earth’s
atmosphere, they are called meteors. Most meteors burn up in the atmosphere, but if they survive
the frictional heating and strike the surface of the Earth, they are called meteorites. Most of them
do very (34) ___ damage.
However, the meteorite that exploded over central Russia in 2013 shot fireballs over a vast area
causing a shock wave that smashed windows, damaged buildings and injured 1,200 people.
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People heading to work in Chelyabinsk, a city 1,500 km east of Moscow, heard (35) ___
sounded like an explosion, saw a bright light and then felt the sonic boom, (36) ___ to a Reuters
correspondent.
The fireball, travelling (37) ___ a speed of 30 km per second, had blazed across the horizon.
It left a long white trail that (38) ___ be seen as far as 200 km away. Car alarms went (39) ___,
thousands of windows shattered and mobile phone networks were disrupted.
In the geologically (40) ___ so distant past, 49,000 years ago, the Earth was struck by
a 50 meter nickel/iron meteorite that formed the Barringer Crater in Arizona, which is 1.2 kilometres
across and 200 meters deep.
SADRŽAJ
B LEVEL
1) TASK 1
a) Ljetni rok 2013./2014.
b) Ljetni rok 2012./2013.
c) Jesenski rok 2012./2013.
2) Task 2

3) Task 3

4) Task 4

5) Task 5

6) Task 6

7) Task 7 (writing paper)

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8)Listening paper

9) Zimski rok 2011./2012.
10) Ljetni rok 2011./2012.
11) Ljetni rok 2014./2015.
A Level
1) Task 1

2) Task 2

3) Task 3

4) Task 4

5) Task 5

6) Writing paper
7) Listening

8) Zimski rok DM 2011./2012.
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9) Ljetni rok 2014./2015.
10) Ljetni rok 2015./ 2016.
11) Ljetni rok 2016./2017.
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TEHNIČKA ŠKOLA RUĐERA BOŠKOVIĆA

Nastavni materijali za fakultativnu nastavu za 4. razred

Voditeljica SV stranih jezika: Razradila:

Ivana Šumanović Kljuić, prof. Ivana Šumanović Kljuić, prof.

Example 1 (ljetni rok 2013./2014.)

A I’m amazed. B Tell me why. C Carry on.

Example 2 (ljetni rok 2012./2013)

A Plan your actions. B Be friendly. C Stop worrying.

D Take a raincoat. E Have a nice weekend. F Ask for help.

Example 3 (jesenski rok 2012./2013.)

When do Boyd and Luke have their exam?A On Tuesday.

How often does Nina walk her dog? A Every day.

B Several times a week.

What does Harry say about his job? A It’s exhausting.

Example 2 (ljetni rok 2012./2013.)

What should Jamie take to the party? A Music. B Food. C Drinks.

What does Ella say Will is like? A Boring. B Quiet. C Fit.

Example 3 (jesenski rok 2012./2013.)

What does Matt think Paige is like? A Attentive. B Pretty. C Talkative.

0Real name: Eugene

11 Stage name: __________________ 12 First job: ________________

13 First film: __________________ 14Country of residence: __________________

15 Number of children: __________________

Example 2 (ljetni rok 2012./2013.)

0 Name: Don Carn 11 Hometown: __________________ 12 Occupation: __________________

13 Star sign: __________________ 14 First country he visited: __________________

15 Dream Star Trek device: __________________

Example 3 (jesenski rok 2012./2013.)

Samuel Mennard’s tap-dancing

A to help you decide when you look best

B because it amuses them

C when someone grabs the camera to take your picture

D because it freezes your smile

E when it looks the most natural

F which will immediately relax your muscles

G how to improve your looks in a photo

Example2 (ljetni rok 2012./2013.)

A that checks the prices first B that you need

Example 3 (jesenski rok 2012./2013.)

C to bring along a Chinese dictionary D if you are travelling alone

G in all Chinese cities

23) A how B why C when 24) A have B should C must 25) A by B on C in

Example 2 (ljetni rok 2012./2013.)

24) A expect B meet C wait 25) A after B for C in

Example2 (ljetni rok 2012./2013.)

Example 3 (jesenski rok 2012./2013.)

Zimski rok državne mature 2011./2012.

3 Keep it to yourself. Nobody needs to know about it.

Where does Erin recommend that Lacey should go?

A To the cinema. B To the art gallery. C To the museum.

How did Max feel during the rollercoaster ride?

A Afraid.B Ashamed.C Excited.

Why won’t Riley go to Tyler’s party?

A He isn’t allowed to go. B He is ill. C He doesn’t want to go.

What does Alice say about Liam?

A She likes him. B He is helpful. C He is interesting.

Will Luke go out this evening?

A Yes. B No. C Maybe.

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13 Star sign: 14 First country he visited:

0 Surname: Demaria_ 11 Age: ________________

12 Nationality: 13 Mother tongue:

14 First job: 15 Favourite award:

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