Practice Test 2 Module 1

ACTIVITY 4
4.1 Read the text below and choose the best answers (A, B, or C) for items 17-18.
17. In this text, the author describes
A. a friend’s visit Marrakech. B. her past visit to Marrakech. C. the history of Marrakech.
18. What is the author’s opinion of Marrakech?
A. It’s got many places to see. B. It is only worth a short visit. C. It is very expensive.

A weekend in Marrakech
The most popular city in Morocco built in an
oasis which, once upon a time, offered shelter to
the caravans of the desert...

Day One Day Two

Arriving at the international airport of Explore the old city, the famous Medina. The
Marrakech, I enter an unknown world where old suuqs -or narrow alleyways - are perfect for
even the cost of a taxi fare is not fixed. I stay in shopping. Necessary equipment: a good map,
a traditional comfy shoes and strong bargaining ability.
house in the old
city. There are Marrakech reveals its secrets through the
hundreds of aroma of spices and the voices of merchants
these very selling herbs, pottery, leather garments and, of
popular old course, carpets. Nearby, there are all kinds of
houses, called shows: acrobats, musicians, fortune-tellers,
riyads, that snake-charmers and exotic dancers. People say
have been turned into charming guesthouses. Koutoubia Mosque, the city’s trademark, is
A few visitors may prefer the luxury of a hotel impressive. However, entrance to it is only
like the La Mamounia; this famous hotel, once allowed to Muslims, so I cheer myself up in Dar
described by Winston Churchill as ‘the most Moha, Medina’s most famous restaurant.
beautiful place on earth’, has recently re-
opened its doors, after being closed for
repairs. At night, all streets lead to Djemaa El
Fna, the main square that, once the sun sets,
becomes a huge restaurant.

4.2 Read the text again and choose the best answers (A, B, or C) for items 19-21.
19. Most visitors stay in
A. expensive hotels. B. old houses. C. caravans.
20. The La Mamounia Hotel is
A. new. B. popular. C. expensive.
21. One thing you cannot buy in the Marakkech market is
A. food. B. ceramics. C. clothes.

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4.3 Read the text again and decide if the following statements (22-25) are True (A) False (B) or Not
Stated (C).

STATEMENTS A: TRUE B: FALSE C: NOT STATED

22. A ‘riyad’ is a hotel that local people used to live in.

23. There are not a lot of places to eat in the square.

24. It is easy to find your way around the suuqs.

25. The author enjoyed her visit to the famous Mosque.

ACTIVITY 5
5.1 Read the text below and choose the best answer (A, B, or C) for items 26-29.
26. This extract is probably taken from a novel about
A. war in an African village. B. the life of a great warrior. C. everyday life in a small city.
27. The action takes place
A. in a small town. B. in several locations. C. in neighbouring villages.
28. From this extract we get the impression that life for these people is
A. a constant struggle. B. often harmonious. C. tragic but amusing.
29. What is the main point of this extract?
A. To introduce the characters of B. To describe the setting of the C. To provide historical
the story. story. background to the story.

by Chinua Achebe

Okonkwo was well known throughout the nine villages and even beyond. His fame
rested on solid personal achievements. As a young man of eighteen he had
brought honour to his village by throwing Amalinze the Cat. Amalinze was the
great wrestler who for seven years was unbeaten, from Umuofia to Mbaino. He
was called the Cat because his back would never touch the earth. It was this man
that Okonkwo threw in a fight which the old men agreed was one of the fiercest
since the founder of their town engaged a spirit of the wild for seven days and
seven nights. The drums beat and the flutes sang and the spectators held their
breath. Amalinze was a wily craftsman, but Okonkwo was as slippery as a fish in
water. Every nerve and every muscle stood out on their arms, on their backs and
their thighs, and one almost heard them stretching to breaking point. In the end
Okonkwo threw the Cat. That was many years ago, twenty years or more, and
during this time Okonkwo's fame had grown like a bush-fire in the harmattan. He

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was tall and huge, and his bushy eyebrows and wide nose gave him a very severe
look. He breathed heavily, and it was said that, when he slept, his wives and
children in their out-houses could hear him breathe. When he walked, his heels
hardly touched the ground and he seemed to walk on springs, as if he was going
to pounce on somebody. And he did pounce on people quite often. He had a slight
stammer and whenever he was angry and could not get his words out quickly
enough, he would use his fists. He had no patience with unsuccessful men. He had
had no patience with his father.
Unoka, for that was his father's name, had died ten years ago. In his day he
was lazy and improvident and was quite incapable of thinking about tomorrow. If
any money came his way, and it seldom did, he immediately bought gourds of
palm-wine, called round his neighbours and made merry. He always said that
whenever he saw a dead man's mouth he saw the folly of not eating what one had
in one's lifetime. Unoka was, of course, a debtor and he owed every neighbour
some money, from a few cowries to quite substantial amounts.
He was tall but very thin and had a slight stoop. He wore a haggard
and mournful look except when he was drinking and playing on his
flute. He was very good on his flute and his happiest moments were
the two or three moons after the harvest when the village musicians
brought down their instruments, hung above the fireplace. Unoka
would play with them his face beaming with blessedness and peace.
Sometimes another village would ask Unoka's band and their dancing
egwugwu to come and stay with them and teach them their tunes.
They would go to such hosts for as long as three or four markets,
making music and feasting. Unoka loved the good fare and the good
fellowship, and he loved this season of the year, when the rains had
stopped and the sun rose every morning with dazzling beauty.

5.2 Read the text again carefully and mark the best response (A, B, or C) for items 30-35.
30. How did his fellow-villagers feel about Okonkwo?
A. They were proud of him. B. They envied his feats. C. They were afraid of him.

31. The founder of the town

A. struggled with a great wrestler. B. was a greater fighter than C. fought with a mysterious
Okonkwo. spirit.
32. Okonkwo is described as
A. equally matched with his B. more cunning than his C. too clever for his opponent.
opponent. opponent.
33. When Okonkwo couldn't express himself
A. he used gestures. B. he became aggressive. C. he felt impatient.

34. Which saying sums up Unoka's attitude to life?

A. Good fences make good B. Keep your friends close; keep C. Eat and drink, for tomorrow
neighbours. your enemies closer. we die.
35. What did Unoka like about visiting other villages?
A. The food and friendship. B. Playing music in the market. C. The good food and weather.

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