INSTITUTO CAMBRIDGE – Exams 2024

NAME: SUPERIOR

1 TIME: 2 hours

A B FINAL MARK SET

PART A

WRITE THE WORDS USING THESE CLUES 4 x 0.25 = 1 mark

1 H 1) .Want something to happen..

2 E 2) A person who is in charge of a newspaper or magazine.
3 E 3) You do this with your teeth when you eat.
4 L 4) Something that’s not successful.

COMPLETE THE TEXT ABOUT A PHOTOGRAPHER WITH THE

CORRECT TENSE, VOICE OR FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS. Use
the Present Simple or Continuous, the Past Simple or Continuous, the Present 10 x 0.30 = 3 marks
Perfect Simple or Continuous, the Past Perfect, the ‘Going to’, Simple Future, Future
Continuous, Future Perfect or Future Perfect Continuous.

Yesterday, I went to the library 1) (borrow)___________ some books. I saw a lot of people there who 2) (study)

_________ for their exams. I found the books I wanted and checked them out. Then, I met my friend who 3) (wait)

___________ for me outside. We decided to go to a café and chat for a while. After that, we rushed to the campus and

arrived just in time for our class. Our teacher said that he had an important announcement to make. He told us that he 4)

(plan) __________ a field trip for next week. He asked us if we were interested in going. We all agreed to go and thanked

him for the opportunity. He gave us some details and said that he 5) (send) ________ us an email with more information

later. I thought that it sounded like a fun trip and I was looking forward to it. I 6) (never visit) ______________the place

where we were going. The trip was organized by our teacher and sponsored by the school. The tickets 7) (book) _________

by him and he would send them to us by email the following day. He told us to pack our bags and be ready for Friday

morning. The bus 8) (wait) _____________ for us at the school gate. We were excited to start our journey and we were

looking forward to 9) (see) ___________ new things. We were sure that we 10) (have)______________ a great time.

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CIRCLE THE CORRECT OPTION a, b or c TO COMPLETE THE BLANKS 6 x 0.25 = 1.5 marks

1- The wine wasn’t cheap ________tasty. a) nor b) or c) either

2- Visitors can’t enter _______ museum after 7 p.m. a) a b) the c) -

3- Your house needs _____. a) to paint b) painting c) paint

4- He apologized to her for ________late. a) be b) to be c) being

5- A substitute teacher will _______ the course next week. a) launch b) set up c) take over

6- It doesn’t _____ if you arrive ten minutes late. a) mind b) care c) matter

REWRITE THESE SENTENCES. Use the words in brackets without changing

7 x 0.50 = 3.5 marks
them.

1- Peter continued to play the piano even though he had severe backaches. (DESPITE)

2- The lady asked to speak to the manager several times. (INSISTED)

3- We are going to hire a plumber to check the pipes in the bathroom. (HAVE)

4- I regret not telling the truth to her earlier. (SHOULD)

5- I’m certain Jack has gone home. His office is locked. (MUST)

6- It is expected that the man will be arrested. (TO)

7- I left early. I didn’t want to be held up in the rush-hour traffic (SO AS)

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READING: Read this article and do Tasks A and B. 5 x 0.2 = 1 mark

Volunteering Abroad

Have you ever wanted to make a difference in the world, meet new people, and learn new skills? No matter
where you live, you can volunteer in a community project in India, teach English in Thailand, or help wildlife
conservation in Costa Rica. How? You could join a volunteer programme where you work with a local
organization in a foreign country. Short-term and long-term programmes allow you to contribute to a
meaningful cause, learn about the culture and challenges of the host country, and have fun at the same time.
Besides the satisfaction of helping others, you will experience new ways of living, eating, communicating,
and working. A _____. This is because you will be immersed in the local culture and interact with the people
on a daily basis. Another benefit of volunteering abroad is that you will develop your personal and
professional skills.

Maria, who volunteered in an orphanage in Kenya, says that she learned how to be more compassionate,
patient, and creative. B _______. In addition, living abroad can also help you discover your passions and
interests, and inspire you to pursue your goals. David says when he came back from volunteering in Peru, he
was more motivated and confident to apply for his dream job. Although many volunteer programmes abroad
have age and health requirements, you do not necessarily have to have any specific qualifications or
experience to join. And most do not require you to speak the local language.

What matters is your attitude and motivation. C _______. If you really dislike uncertainty and do not enjoy
the challenge of adapting to new situations, then volunteering abroad may not be for you. It’s important to be
realistic and flexible about what you can offer and expect. You could end up having a frustrating time if you
don’t.

Task A: Complete gaps A, B, C with the corresponding phrase from 1 to 5. There are two extra
phrases.

1-You will also broaden your horizons and gain a global perspective on the issues that affect our world.

2-Volunteer programmes abroad look for people who are enthusiastic, responsible, open-minded, and willing
to learn.

3 -She also gained valuable experience in working with children and managing a team of volunteers.

4 -They will also make new friends from different countries and backgrounds who share a passion for
volunteering.

5-He also improved his Spanish skills and learned about the history and culture of Peru.

Task B: Find words in the text which mean:

1) A country that holds and arranges a special event.

2) Completely involved in something.

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 PART B

WRITING 10 marks

Write one composition using 140 to 190 words. Choose either option A or option B and circle the letter
corresponding to your choice.
A - Write an ESSAY expressing your opinion about the following: ‘The impact of social media on
our lives.’
B - You are a travel agent and have been asked to write a REPORT describing one particular place
in your town and giving your reasons why you would recommend it to visitors.

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