atts DIAGNOSTIC TEST Listening Task1 = ‘Track1 Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-6 choose the correct answer A, 8 or C You will hear each recording twice. 4. What will Nick have to do today? A 3 Which of them is Bob?Exam Tutor 4 What does the speaker complain about? A The teachers are too strict towards students, B The teachers give students very low grades. C The teachers are unable to call students to order. 5 What would the speaker like to change about school? A the way of teaching B_ the number of subjects C_ the duration of classes 6 What would the speaker like to change about school? A the school uniform B educational activities lunch hours Task2 = Track2 Listen to the text. For statements 7-11 choose T if the statement is true according to the text or F if it is false. You will hear the recording twice. 7 The exhibition of the bear's works has been open for a month. 8 Juuso paints with brushes made of bear fur. 9 The bear's painting depends on the season. 410 The process of painting is safe for the bear. 11 Juuso's pictures were sold for $19,000.Exam Tutor Task3— Track3 Listen to the speakers. For statements 12-16 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording twice. 12 How does Jerry feel about going to karaoke? A displeased B_ uncertain C happy 43. Why is it difficult for Jerry to sing in karaoke? A He dislikes strange people. B_ He doesn't know what to sing. C He doesn't feel confident about his singing ability. 14 Where is the karaoke? A. ina separate room B inabar C inarestaurant 15. Which song is Jerry supposed to sing first? A ‘Hotel California’ B ‘Just do it!’ C ‘Good luck, Jerry 16 What might Jerry's words at the end of the karaoke party mean? A He wanted to sing another twenty songs. B_ He decided to stay out overnight. He had had fun singing karaoke.Task 4 Reading Exam Tutor you do not need to use. Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 17-21. There are three choices 17 18 19 THE BOOK OF MORMON! AL EES! Authentic New Orleans Style Grocery & Delicatessen Including bard to find items from Couisianal (CLASSIC SIGNATURE Grocery 6 Deli “Sear 437-255-3256 ‘THE LOS ANGELES FILM ‘AND RECORDING SCHOOL. ah oat —_ aaa 265th erty De, By HC Settee olny on pe av Rental Shopping Employment Entertainment Health Care Dining Out Travelling Education ranmonwpy \VIORAL RESEAI SPECIALIST, LCC Paid Participation Available rein ey Bl-Shei-Pae ibe dae ht Dabs ea ‘te DMD -hpeenon Hee Intent 1 ores PD Reg 888-255-5798 Ext.1 230N MaryLand Ave Sulle 207 Glendale, CA91206,Exam Tutor Task 5 Read the text below. For questions 22-26 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Stray dog follows adventure race team for 430 miles The Adventure Racing World Series might be the most challenging sports event in the world. It usually involves teams of four navigating through a vast wilderness area while using adventure skills from a range of disciplines including hiking, adventure running, mountain biking, paddling and climbing. During the 2014 competition, for the first time ever, an exception was made so that ‘one team could finish the race with five members instead of four. That fifth member? Astray dog, named Arthur by his companions, who decided to follow one team for 430 tiring miles through the Amazon jungle. According to the Daily Mail, if this story doesn’t warm your heart, you don't have one. Team Peak Performance from Sweden came across Arthur while sharing a meal before a 20-mile race stage through a mountainous area in Ecuador. Mikael Lindnord, cone of the team's members, felt sorry for the miserable, lonely stray, and decided to share a meatball with him. It was an innocent gesture - Lindnord had no intention but to lift the poor dog's spirits - but it was a gesture that would earn him a friend for life. As the team got up to continue their race, Arthur went along with them. The team suspected he would eventually turn back around, but Arthur kept following them. He trailed them through muddy jungle, across vast distances of the Amazon river, all the way to the finish line. The sport of adventure racing is not for the faint of heart - no more for dogs than for humans. During the most challenging stages of the race, the team tried to get rid of their companion because they were concerned for his safety, but Arthur refused to leave. He was determined to stay with his companions. For instance, one of the most important stages of the race requires the team to kayak along the coast for 36 miles. Understandably, the team wanted to leave Arthur behind on the shore. But as they paddled away, Arthur broke free, jumped into the water and began swimming after the team. Realising that the dog was willing to drown in order to stay with his friends, the team lifted Arthur onto the kayak so the dog could complete the race with them, to loud clapping from people watching from the shore. Arthur's loyalty paid off in the end; Lindnord was able to adopt him and bring him back to his home in Sweden, where the dog is currently living, healthy and happy. "| almost cried in front of the computer, when | got the decision from Jordbruksverket (Board of Agriculture) in Sweden!" reported Lindnord after hearing that his request to adopt Arthur had been granted, "I came to Ecuador to win the World Championship. Instead, | got a new friend."22 What is NOT TRUE about the Adventure Racing World Series? A The competition involves five sports activities. B Asarule, the participants race in groups of five, © The competition takes place in various landscapes. D The participants race across unpopulated land. 23 What did the dog look like when it ran into the racers? A innocent B spirited friendly D unhappy 24 Why did the team try to leave Arthur behind? A Arthur caused the team too much trouble. B The race was too dangerous for Arthur. C The team lacked special equipment for Arthur. D Arthur was slowing the team down. 25 Why did the team lift Arthur onto the kayak? A They were encouraged to do so by the people watching the race. B They realised he could finish the race with them. They had to do it because of the race rules. D They saw that he was a true friend. 26 What made Lindnord almost cry in front of the computer? A a letter from a friend in Ecuador B permission to take the dog home C sad news from the Board of Agriculture D_anaward in the World ChampionshipExam Tutor Task 6 Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 27-32. There are two choices you do not need to use. Extraordinary museums 27. The Travelling Museum of the Paranormal & Occult A paranormal museum that comes to your front door? Scary. The Travelling Museum of the Paranormal & Occult brings the only mobile collection of haunted objects to your town. We're told that among its exhibits are a crying mirror that shows terrifying visions and a creepy-looking doll called Ruby who can make people feel ill, Unlike most museums, you're actually allowed to handle the strange things... if that seems like a good idea to you. Troll Museum Fans of kitsch, meet your perfect place: the Troll Museum, home to the most impressive troll doll collection, well, anywhere. The curator is the legendary Lower East Side performance artist and "trollologist" Reverend Jen, who's worn a pair of elf ears since 2006. The museum's official ‘Mona Lisa’ is a tw« headed ‘60s era troll doll. By day, the museum is Rev Jen’s apartment, so call in advance to make an appointment: 212-560-7235. 29 World of Accordions Museum This Superior museum celebrates the "squeezebox" of instruments: the accordion! The World of Accordions Museum is home to some of the oldest and rarest European musical instruments in the country. The museum also hosts concerts and events throughout the year for accordion enthusiasts. 30 The Neue Galerie It is a gorgeous, elegant, and understated museum of early twentieth century German and Austrian art. Though its collection is well-known, it's a Museum Mile gem that can be overlooked by the crowds of tourists on their way from the Met to the Guggenheim, With that extra space you can linger in front of Klimt’s famous ‘Woman in Gold’ painting, or, until June 13, Munch's ‘The Scream’. The museum is free on the first Friday of the month from 6pm to 8pm.31 Exam Tutor 32 Ripley's Believe It or Not! Explore the weird and wonderful at Ripley's Believe It or Not! in the heart of London's West End. Ripley's contains more than 700 artifacts that celebrate the beautiful and the bizarre. The London museum features a life-sized knitted Ferrari, an 8ft (2.4m) Transformer, a mirror maze and the Impossible Laser Race. If you want to save money, cheaper prices are only available online. The Bayshore Discovery Project Museum Part of the Bayshore Discovery Project, guests can enjoy this 115-foot oyster schooner first hand while learning about the natural, historic and cultural resources of the Delaware Estuary. An interactive learning experience, visitors are able to assist the crew with various tasks, What makes it weird? Where else can you search for oysters, sample plankton and take water quality tests too? Which place 2 Tannmoangwp offers some practical training activities gives a chance to take hold of exhibits isn't open on the first Friday of every month has a system for getting discounted tickets also serves as a dwelling place displays wax figures of celebrities doesn't charge for admission on a certain day holds live performancesExam Tutor Task7 Read the text below. Fill in gaps 33-38 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use. British men change careers More and more British men are getting out of office jobs and retraining as teachers. According to a study by the Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA), many of these men have female partners (33). , which makes it easier for men to change careers. The TDA reports (34), , followed by science research, engineering, retail, social work and the police. The agency said (35). , while 31 percent did not enjoy sitting at a desk. Men also said that turning 30 or becoming a father had influenced their decisions. Mike Watkins, director of teacher recruitment at the TDA, told The Guardian (36) "where teachers are needed. "It's easy to see why teaching is the top choice for a career change,” Watkins said. He also added that (37), working with children creates a dynamic, vibrant environment (38). that many new teachers choose mathematics and science ‘as well as demanding jobs of their female colleagues that 41 percent of men questioned were tired of office politics in which no two days are the same in which teaching had never been easy who earn as much as or more than they do as well as providing attractive financial and lifestyle benefits raAanmoeaw Dy that teaching is the most popular profession for retrainingExam Tutor Use of English Task 8 Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D Just like us? Elephants comfort each other when they are stressed out Elephants have long had a reputation for good memories. Now, (39) anew study from Emory University and Think Elephants International, the giant animals are also pretty good when it (40) to empathy. The researchers observed 26 elephants held in an elephant camp in northern Thailand for over a year. They did not try (41) to stress out the elephants but rather waited for something stressful to naturally occur (a surprising sound, for example) and then (42) what happened next. In short, the elephants were more likely to sympathise during stressful times than during other periods. Researchers found that elephants are able to sense when other elephants are stressed and will often (43) them with a vocal response or physical contact such as a trunk touch. Lead researcher Joshua Plotnik of Emory University (44) Discovery News that the physical gestures "may be sending a signal of ‘’m here to help you, not hurt you.” As for the vocal calls, Plotnik told Discovery, "I've never heard that vocalization wh elephants are (45) ." He continued, "It may be a signal like, 'Sshhhh, it's OK,’ the sort of sounds a human adult might (46) to console a baby." Co-author Frans de Waal said, "With their strong social (47) , it's not surprising that elephants show concern for others. This study demonstrates that elephants get distressed when they see others in distress, reaching out to calm them (48) the same way as chimpanzees or humans embrace someone who is upset.” 39 A according to B despite of C due to D [because of 40 A goes B_ comes C walks D_ moves | 41 A firm B_ tough © hard D strong 42 A watched B looked C noticed D saw 43. A soften B enjoy C defend D |comfort 44 A spoke B said C told _D talked 45 A alone B separate C_lonely D single 46 A do | B_ make [C have ss D get 47 A feelings B friendships | C bonds D attachments 48 A around B out Lc off D idown |Exam Tutor Task9 Read the texts below. For gaps 49-58 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Brave house cat chases black bear in New Jersey (49)___ June of 2006, Jack, a (50) ____ cat, protected his territory from a black bear by chasing it up a tree when the bear wandered into his yard. After about 15 minutes, the bear came down and tried to escape only (51) once again by a hissing and spitting mad Jack who (52) the bear up the tree once again. Finally, the owner took pity on the poor bear and called her cat indoors (53) __ the bear could escape. 49 A On B At Cc In D Since 50 A 15 pound B 15pounds’ € 15pound's D 15 pounds 51 A bechased B beingchased C tobechased D_ beenchased 52 A had forced B forces C_ has forced D forced 53 A after B sothat C as though D because You and your handwriting According to research, the way someone (54) and the size of their handwriting can (55) you several things about the person. The study, which (56) by the National Pen Company, shows that people with small handwriting tend to be shy and hardworking, (57)______ people who are more outgoing try to gain attention with larger handwriting. (58) who take things seriously put more pressure on the pen, and light-handed writers are typically empathetic and sensitive. 54 A writes B write C is writing D writing 55 A betold B totell C tell D betelling ‘ ; had been was has Be) 8 Eodudig | 8 conducted £ conducted p conducted 57 A as B while C because D until 58 A They B That C Those D These59 Exam Tutor Writing Your schoo! staff have announced that they will get some funding to develop the school area. They are inviting teenagers to write letters suggesting how the money should be spent. Write a letter to the editor of the school newspaper in which you explain + why this funding is important. + what changes should be made + what might happen if improvements are not made Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not use your real name or any other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.Exam Tutor SECTION 1: LISTENING Task 1: Multiple choice, short audio extracts Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-6 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear each recording twice. Questions 1-3 are with picture-based options HERE IS HOW TO DO IT 1 What is the girl going to do? Step 1. Before listening Read question 1 to understand what information to look for while listening. Have a close look at the pictures. Try to find one or two words to describe what the girl in each of the pictures is doing. PROMPT The girl in picture A is cooking The girl in picture B is Cleaning/tidying up. The girl in picture C is reading. Step 2. Listen to the recording Track 4 You will hear the recording twice. Step 3. After listening Match one of your descriptions of the girl's actions with her plan for tonight. Pay attention to the time of the actions the speakers are talking about. In answer to the question if she is going to cook, the girl says that she is too tired after cleaning the apartment and she would rather read. So the correct answer is C - the girl is going to read.Exam Tutor Gr [EXAM TIP HMIpoqnenniounce nutaHHA AO 3aBgaHb 3 ayallosaHHa, aseptaliTe ysary Ha Taki Mapkepu uacy Ak today / yesterday / tomorrow a6o inwi dpa3u ana: BY3HAYeHHA Yacy NoAil, TaKi AK to be going to. ipragaiire Kinbka CMHOHIMiB AO KNiOY4OBUX cniB y NVTAaHHAX, HanpuKnaa, :genki CAHOHIMM CnoBa like - enjoy, prefer, be fond of. Mo>knv1B0, BaM BAaCTECS JaBiTb nepegsauuty AeAki Cnowa, Aki 3ABNATECA Mia Yac MPocnyxoByBaHHA. Wy vers trv: Track 5 2 Where is the girl going tomorrow? B c THEATRE A 17Exam Tutor Questions 4-6 are with text-based options HERE IS HOW TO DO IT 4. What does the speaker like about the family restaurant? A I's a good place for a family lunch. B Younger kids can cycle in the back yard. C Customers are allowed to bring their pets. Step 1. Before listening Read question 4. Now you know that you are going to hear about a family restaurant. Look through the suggested answers to determine the key words and related ideas: family lunch; cycling for kids; pets allowed. Step 2. Listen to the recording Track 6 Listen for similar ideas. You will hear the sentence You can also take your dog which is a paraphrase of pets allowed. Step 3. After listening Go back to the answers to choose the correct option. Ais not correct as the restaurant is a good place for weekend breakfasts, not lunches. Cycling is a good activity for older kids (not younger), and we don't know whether they do it in the back yard, so B is not correct either. In C we are told that, customers are allowed to bring their pets, which is a paraphrase of the sentence You can also take your dog. So Cis the correct answer. EXAM TIP. Edextiso Bvkopucronyiire nay3v nepeg KoxHuM ayaioTpeKoM. YBaxH Npouvraiire 3anuranHs, He seepraioun yearn Ha BapiaHTn Bianosigel. | BanuraHHa MicTATS Knio4oB! CnoBa/ppaan, HeO6xiaHi ANA BY3HAYEHH NpasvnbHoi sipnosigi. Poseiealte SenuKy noMi¥aTn Taki K”HO4OBI } Bmpaau Ta nigxpecaioaatn ix, KoNM 4MTacTe 3anMTAHHA. ters trv: Track7 5 What does the speaker like about the restaurant Golden River Spur? A They have a lot of things on the menu. B They hold special events. € They offer live music.Exam Tutor 6 What does the speaker like about the pizza restaurant best of all? A the fantastic food B the entertainment for kids C the restaurant staff DO IT YOURSELF! Track 8 Listen to the speakers. For questions 1-6 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear each recording twice. 1. What would Malcolm prefer to watch? AExam Tutor 4 Why didn't Ben do well in his final exams? A The exams were too hard for him. B He felt too tired during the exams. C He hadn't prepared for the exams. 5 What is the boys’ problem? A The air-conditioner needs repairing, B The electric fan has not been fixed yet. C The roof has been damaged by heat. 6 Whyis Bob late today? A He was held up ina traffic jam. B_ He got injured while riding a bike. C He had a bad pain while walking. Task 2: True/false Listen to the text. For statements 1-5 choose T if the statement is true according to the text or F if it is false. You will hear the recording twice. A longer audio to decide if the statements are true or false HERE IS HOW TO DO IT 4 Cammy Holmes took part in the coastal cleanup with all her family. Step 1. Before listening > Read the given statements (p. 21) carefully to get a general idea of the audio text you are going to hear. Now you can guess that the text is about a girl who participated in the coastal cleanup, her feelings about the cleanup itself and about environmental protection in general, and what changes should be made. Read statement 1 again to know what information to look for while listening, You have to find out whether all the members of Cammy’s family took part in the coastal cleanup. Step 2. Listen to the first paragraph of the text to answer question 1 Track 9 Listen for the information the statement is about. You will hear that Cammy took part in the coastal cleanup with her big sister and a friend.Exam Tutor Step 3. After listening Analyse statement 1 to decide whether the information given in it corresponds with the text. It is FALSE, as Cammy took part in the coastal cleanup with her big sister and a friend, but not all her family. XAM TIP ckinbKu ayAio3zanuc Ha ek3aMeHi aBy4aTuime ABi4i, FOTyOUNC Ao icnuTy, npoGylite HactynHy CTparerito: 1, 3BepHite yBary Ha KntouoBi BUpa3u Ta MigKpecnite ix; 2. Mig 4ac nepwioro npocnyxopysaHHA He uuTaliTe TeepwKeEHHA NOBTOPHO, a CKOHLeHTPY/ATeCb Ha ayalodparmeHTi: 3. Mepeg apyrum npocnyxosysaHHam o6epits npasunbHi, Ha Bay aymy, Bignosiai; . Mpocnyxaiie ayaiozanuc Bapyre Ta nepesipre CBoi noi Ai WY) ters try: Task2 Track 10 T F Cammy Holmes took part in the coastal cleanup with all her family. x The International Coastal Cleanup is held every year. Coastal Cleanup participants get paid for picking up rubbish. Cammy thinks the coastal cleanup is interesting. wewnea The Ocean Conservancy provides schools with rubbish bins to help protect the ocean environment. Yy DO IT YOURSELF! Task2 = Track 11 Listen to the text. For statements 1-5 choose T if the statement is true according to the text or F if it is false. You will hear the recording twice. 1 London schools gave the world's largest history lesson. 2 The record lesson lasted for one hour. 3. Michael Morpurgo feels very proud of his connection with the record. 4 Some pupils of a primary school got a chance to go to the theatre for free. 5 The record for the largest reading lesson was encouraged by the local press.Exam Tutor Task 3: Multiple choice, long audio extract Listen to the speaker. For statements 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording twice. You have 45 seconds to read the questions before the audio starts HERE IS HOW TO DO IT 1 Why did teacher Adam Randall start his ‘Kindness Project’? A He wanted to put his students’ ideas into practice. B He liked giving his students difficult assignments. C He intended to teach his students to be generous. Step 1. Before listening > Read questions 1-5 (p. 23) and the possible answers to them. While reading, try to determine the topic of the text you will hear. Now you can guess that the text is about students’ participation in a project for pet lovers. You can guess this because of the following clues: kindness project, students’ ideas, to be generous, the amount of money raised by the kids, made equipment, tidied up the ‘Kitty City’ cat homes, to donate, ways to support, child animal helpers. Read question 1 and the possible answers to it again. Look for the key words and related ideas to help you decide why the teacher started the project. Step 2. Listen to the first paragraph of the text to answer question 1 Track 12 Listen for the information that can help you answer the question. Step 3. After listening Go back to the answers again to choose the right one. Analyse the answers. At the beginning of the text it is said that kindness can go a long way and that's the lesson teacher Adam Randall had in mind. From the text we can't figure out whether ‘Adam Randall's assignments were difficult (B), or guess whether the students had their own ideas which should be put into practice (A). Therefore, answer C is the best answer to the question. Besides, the word kindness which you hear in the recording is close in its meaning to generous (generosity) in option C.Wy ers Try! Task3 = Track 13 41. Why did teacher Adam Randall start his Kindness Project’? ‘A. He wanted to put his students’ ideas into practice. B He liked giving his students difficult assignments. ©)tHe intended to teach his students to be generous. 2. What was Randall especially surprised about? A the number of project participants B the amount of money raised by the kids C the extent of the children’s activities 3 What did Grace do to help homeless animals in Pleasonton? A exercised with the ‘Kitty City cats B_made equipment for the ‘Kitty City’ € tidied up the ‘Kitty City’ cat homes 4 What did Dexter do within the ‘Kindness Project? A He bought things from his neighbours to donate to Valley Humane Society. B He asked the community to help Valley Humane Society via newspapers. © He found several ways to support Valley Humane Society financially. 5 How were Grace and Dexter distinguished for their work? A They were awarded a 2,000-dollar grant by the Pleasonton community. B They were presented with 300 pounds of the world's best cat food. © They were listed among the nation’s best child animal helpers. 23&y vorryoursetr! Task3 = Track 14 Listen to the speaker. For statements 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording twice. 1 How many Ikinari Steak restaurants are there in the US? Al B 20 c 100 2 What does the speaker say about the meat at Ikinari Steak? A. Customers cut meat themselves. B Meat comes from a Japanese company. © The restaurant offers one sort of meat. 3 What's the main idea behind ikinari Steak restaurants? A to provide a fast meal at a reasonable price B to introduce Japanese recipes in the USA € to promote healthy foods and seasonings 4 Who are Ikinari Steak restaurants most popular with? A office workers B Japanese shoppers C New York students. 5 Why does head manager Tsuchiyama believe the new restaurant will be successful? A because the company tests their projects scientifically B because Americans are famous for their love of steaks C because he expects young customers to say good things about itExam Tutor SECTION 2: READING Task 4: Matching Read the texts below, Match choices A-H to the texts 1-5. There are three choices you do not need to use. 5 short texts with 3 extra options HERE IS HOW TO DO IT How to improve your communication skills 1 You tell your partner you're ready for discussion but your arms are crossed in front of your chest. Our non-verbal and non-written cues often reveal more than we think they do. Don't forget that you're constantly communicating with your poses, gestures and movements even when you're not saying a word. Step 1. Read the heading, guess the content > Read the heading How to improve your communication skills. Now you can guess what the texts you are going to read are about. Step 2. Work with the choices > Read the choices to see what main ideas to look for in the texts. > Determine the key words in the choices: Express your ideas clearly. Put away the distractions. Get rid of unnecessary conversation fillers. Have a script for small talk for all occasions. Be brief yet specific. Shape your message to your audience. Learn to be an attentive listener. Watch your body language. xraTmmoNwD> Step 3. Work with the texts Read the first line of text 1: You tell your partner you're ready for discussion but your arms are crossed in front of your chest. Look for a similar idea in the choices. Perhaps the text is about body language. Skim the rest of the text to check that you have correctly identified the main idea. Go back to the choices to choose the best one. The correct answer is H.Exam Tutor : EXAM TIP : 3pepHite yBary Ha nepuui pAAKM KOXxHOTO TeKCTy, TOMY LUO 3a3BM4ar y Mepwomy peyeHHi 3HAaxXOAMTbCA Tema BCbOro ab3auy. MoTiIM WBMAKO WB) ters try: f — |Ums and ahs don't do much to improve your speech or everyday conversations. Cut them out to be more persuasive and to feel or appear more confident. One way is to start counting how often you say words like “um” or “like.” You could also try simply relaxing and pausing before you speak. Believe us, those silences seem more uncomfortable to you than they do to others. 3 For the inevitable, uncomfortable silences with people you hardly know, it helps to have a plan. The FORD (family, occupation, recreation, dreams) method might help you think of topics to discuss, and you can also turn such talk into conversation by sharing information that could help you and the other person find things you have in common. 4 It's pretty rude to use your phone while someone's talking to you or you're supposed to be spending time with them. Maybe we can't get rid of all our gadgets or put away technology completely, but just taking the time to look up from your screen could really improve our communication with each other. 5. ‘The best communicators change how they talk based on the person theyre speaking to; you'd probably use a different style of communication with co- workers or your boss compared to when you're speaking with your friend, kids or older people. Always try to think of the other person's position when you're communicating with them. Express your ideas clearly. Try to put away the distractions. Get rid of unnecessary conversation fillers. Have a script for small talk for all occasions. Be brief yet specific. Shape your message to your audience. Learn to be an attentive listener. Watch your body language. ranmonwp,Exam Tutor GY DOT YOURSELF! Task 4 Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 1-5. There are three choices you do not need to use. How to get closer to happiness 1 If you struggle to get out of bed every day, it may be because there is no positive future on the horizon. Sure, everyone has frustrations or small anxieties about specific projects or issues, but if you know what you want to do and really want to get there, you can work through any challenge. In fact, the bigger the challenges you happily deal with, the greater your future will appear. You can see where you want to go, and confidently expect that you can get there. | 2 ‘Are the people around you boring, mean and driving you crazy? Do they seem lost and frustrated with their own lives? Your colleagues, friends, and loved ones should stimulate and support you. If the people in your life are inspiring and dynamic, you will be more likely to push for a brighter future. You might have one | or two irritating encounters each week, but if the people you deal with usually seem like good company, you are on the right path. If they don't, start over and get some new friends. 3. If you already know everything, you are heading for a life of cynicism and boredom. Nobody has learned everything; plus, the act of learning itself creates a sense of joy and accomplishment. Go and learn something - maybe a small, interesting fact, or a piece of a huge educational project - but do it every day. Research shows that people who keep learning also live longer happier lives, and remain in good mental condition. 27Exam Tutor 4 You have probably met stubborn people who live a negative, harmful existence. People who can’t change their opinions or ideas end up unhappy, frustrated, and defensive. They have just as much ability to open up and change their point of view to one that works, but they choose not to. Being open doesn’t mean you have to agree with everything that other people say. But if you are willing to consider other possibilities, you can assess, learn, and adopt creative solutions that can shorten your path to happiness and success. 5. Life is much more complex than many people tell you. To successfully navigate business and society requires thousands of decisions, lots of energy, and an enormous amount of resilience. The greatest rewards generally result from overcoming the biggest challenges. To reach that peak of success, you need to intentionally find ways to handle whatever happens to you in life, whether it is a roadblock or an opportunity. Learn to say to yourself, "| can find a way to work with this" and then do it. Follow Winston Churchill's advice to "Never, never, never give up." 28 Learn to be flexible. Be productive in professional life. Have clear and achievable goals. Don't get upset about your failures. Try to gain knowledge daily. Don't forget to reward yourself, Be ready to solve any problem. Look for people who encourage you. TanmmonwpDExam Tutor Task 5: Multiple choice Read the text below. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. A longer text with 5 questions and 4 options for eack EXAM TIP B AaHowy Tecrosomy 2aegaHHi € Aba THN UTAH’ - Ha 3HaxoAKeHHA gaxrie (a factual detailed question) i Ha ev3HaueHHA BiscyTHbOi Hopmauil (a negative detailed question). NuTaHia Ha 3HaxOmKEHHA akTU4HO! iH opMaLiil cTOCyiOTbCA OKPEMMX $akris 3 Tekcry, a He TeKCTY 3aranom. YacTo npaswnbHa BignoBiqb Burargae AK Napadpas YactMHn TekcTy. Lle O3Ha4ae, LO NPaBMNbHa BiAnOBiAb BUCNOBNWE Taky CaMy get, AKA 3HAXOAVTLCA B TeKCTi, ane Nepeqaerbca HWM ChoBaMn, TuraHa Ha BusHaueHHa BigcyTHbol iMopmauii CrocyloTeca NoWyKy : imopmauii, aka BiacyTHA = Texcti, He 3ragqaHa a6o He Bignosigae : ailtcHocti. JaHuii Tun 3anuTatb osHayae, Wo Tp BapiaH™n signoBigent } (3 YOTMpbOx), Wo 3ragaHi B TeKCTi, BiANOBIgaioTe AiiCHOCTi, B TOM Hac, AK oaHa Bignosias - Hi. TtaHHa Ha 3Haxo@KeHHA dakTiB MOXyTb ByrARAaTH HacTynHVM uHoM: According to the paragraph / according to the author... It is stated in paragraph one that... What is said about... in paragraph two? Which of the following is TRUE... ? TvTaHia Ha BYSHAYeHHA BiacyTHbol iHopmayii MoxyTs surnagaTA Tak: Which of the following is NOT TRUE about ... All of the following are true EXCEPT... Npouuraiire nutans 1 (crop. 29) ta nutaHHim 2-5 (crop. 31). Tenep Bu 3HaeTe, WYO MIMTaHHA 1-4 Uboro 3aBAaHHA BIAHOCATECA AO NUTaH’ Ha BHaXOAKEHHA daktis, a 5 - JO NvTaHb Ha BUSHAYEHHA BIgcyTHOT indopmauii. 1 What is TRUE about dolphins, according to the first paragraph? A Dolphins are extremely dangerous when disturbed. B_ Dolphins have a lot of brain capacity. C Dolphins protect their species from distant cousins. D_ Dolphins’ friendliness to humans helps them survive.Exam Tutor HERE IS HOW TO DO IT Step 1. > Read the heading to see that the text you are going to read is about dolphins speaking a common language. > Skim questions 1-5 and the options A-D to get more information about the text. > Read question 1. Question 1 asks what /s TRUE about dolphins. Step 2. > Read options A-D and underline the key words, e.g. dangerous and disturbed (A), a lot of brain capacity (B). Step 3. > Scan the paragraph for the sentences connected with these ideas. For example, disturbed links to ‘faced with problems’, brain capacity is connected to ‘extremely smart’ Step 4. > Make sure the information in the text matches the key words in the options. Do dolphins have a lot of brain capacity? According to the text, they are extremely smart. Dolphins speak a common language with each other Dolphins havea reputation as the smiling diplomats of the sea, often shown as happy, hyper-intelligent friends to people in feel-good films and more. In truth, dolphins are extremely smart and often really do react in diplomatic clicks and whistles when faced with problems. Now, the BBC reports that new evidence shows dolphins are good at not just speaking with their own immediate family members, but also with distantly-related cousins. University of Puerto Rico biologist Laura May-Collado noticed this while studying the dolphins of the Costa Rica's Gandoca-Manzanillo Wildlife Refuge. The refuge is home to Bottlenose and Guyana dolphins, and May-Collado discovered that the two distant species often communicated with each other. It seems that the two species of dolphins - which both use their own distinct language - pick a language they can both understand when they meet up. As May-Collado told the BBC, "I was surprised by these findings, as | was expecting both species to emphasize, perhaps exaggerate, signals specific to their own species. Instead, the signals recorded during these encounters became more alike. This was a very exciting discovery." At present, it is still unclear if one species is changing its signals for the other, or if both species are attempting to communicate with each other. As May-Collado points out, all dolphins are known to communicate through squeaks, whistles, blowing, and slapping the sea with their bodies.Exam Tutor. Dolphins are already known to change their language when they talk to each other. According to May-Collado, "| wouldn't be surprised if they can change their signals to copy, and even possibly communicate with other species. Particularly when their home ranges force them to communicate every day, which is what happened in this situation." But some people say that this situation may not necessarily be one of friendly interaction or diplomacy. Bottlenose dolphins are much bigger than their Guyana cousins and have been known to bully the smaller species. Dr. May-Collado points out that the Guyana dolphins could even have been transmitting distress calls to make the Bottlenose dolphins go away. Bottlenose dolphin group together in pods usually consisting of 10 to 30 members. Some pods have been known to even include a thousand dolphins! They are an impressive presence in the sea and can measure up to 3.8m long. The Guyana dolphins look a lot like a smaller Bottlenose, measuring around 2.1m long. vers trv: 2. What discovery did May-Collado make? A Dolphins identify each other from a big distance. B The two species of dolphins develop a common language. C Each of the two species of dolphins speaks its own language. D The two species use exaggerated signals for communication 3. According to May-Collado, it is still unclear if. A the two species produce sounds in the same range of frequencies. B one dolphin species does more work to communicate with the other. C dolphins can vary their signals when they talk to each other. D dolphins learn squeaks and whistles while interacting with each other. 4 What is said about Bottlenose dolphins? A They swim in larger groups than Guyana dolphins. B They behave more diplomatically than their cousins. C They group together to scare the smaller species away. D They are different from their distant relatives in size. 5 What is NOT TRUE about dolphins, according to the text? A. Dolphins have different types of communication. B Dolphins’ language skills have attracted the attention of scientists. C Dolphins move in and out of various groups. D_ Dolphins’ size varies depending on the species.Exam Tutor Sy DONT YOURSELF! Task 5 Read the text below. For questions 1-5 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Meet Chico the capybara, an outsized pet in every sense of the word “Anybody can have a cat or a dog," says Jackie Coleman Wren. "But | wanted a pet that would fit my personality." So, what's her choice? Chico, a hog-sized capybara. Capybaras are the world's largest rodents and resemble giant guinea pigs. In the wild, these water-loving South American natives spend days feeding on aquatic plants in lakes and rivers, and roaming the savannas to graze on grasses and fruit. But not Chico. Chico loves to wear hats, swimming and diving in the family pool with Wren's grandchildren, sleeping in bed with Wren and her husband, and he adores weekly barbecues where he likes to relax on a chair in the middle of everything. Oh, and his best friend is Darla, a mini-pig, who also lives at home with the Wrens, along with a possum, a pet Chihuahua and occasional rescued animals. Not only is Chico a much loved family member who keeps everyone laughing, he's also extremely adorable. "He thinks he's a lapdog,” Wren says. "If you're sitting on the couch or someone comes over to visit, the first thing Chico does is climb up and start giving kisses." Apparently, he's also highly intelligent and expressive with a wide range of sounds, from whistles to clicking his teeth as a warning. In fact, Chico's extreme people-friendliness (unusual for a capybara) has made him a star, both in his community and around the world. Chico has appeared on Animal Planet and the BBC. He even has his own Facebook page. Chico is also part of several research and charitable projects. He receives specialised veterinary care at Texas A&M University, which keeps track of his growth and health in an effort to better understand capybaras’ medical needs and help train vets to care for them. Wren also supplies regular updates on Chico's diet and any health issues to the ROUS (Rodents of Unusual Size) Foundation. The group has a research program to "improve the quality and duration of life’ for pet capybaras and those living in zoos. The information eventually may also be used to help wild capybaras, which are getting smaller in number in some areas where they are heavily hunted. One of Chico's (and Wren’s) favourite outreach activities is touring schools and visiting kids with special needs. Chico loves the attention, teachers use the hands-on lesson to teach kids about South America, and students get to see and touch a creature they're not likely to meet anywhere else. Wren views it as an opportunity to teachExam Tutor tolerance with Chico serving as an ambassador. “I want kids to see that even though an animal looks different, it’s just like with human beings. Everybody is different, but everybody has his or her role. We should embrace each other for our differences. Children are more likely to listen to this message than adults.” 4. Why did Wren decide to have a capybara as a pet? A She had already had a cat and a dog. B She was looking for a pet like a guinea pig. C She had always wanted to have a unique pet. D She chose a pet similar to her in nature, N Which of the following is TRUE about Chico? A He does not cover his head. B He does not bathe with kids. C He does not party outdoors. D He does not chase the mini-pig. 3 How is Chico different from other capybaras? A He is more intelligent. B He is more sociable. C He makes more sounds. D He is bigger. x What is the purpose of the research projects involving Chico? A to investigate the behaviour of wild capybaras B to keep Chico healthy C to ensure better living conditions for capybaras D to improve Chico's diet wo What is the aim of Wren and Chico's visits to schools? A to help kids get to know the animals of South America B to participate in hands-on craft lessons © tomake kids accept and respect various people D to show kids an extremely clever pet 33Exam Tutor Task 6: Matching Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 1-6, There are two choices you do not need to use. 6 short texts with 2 extra options HERE IS HOW TO DO IT Step 1. Read the heading, guess the content » Read the heading (p. 35) Current public events, So now you can guess what the series of texts you are going to read is about. Step 2. Work with the question and choices > Read the question and the choices. » Look for the key words (clues). A invite pet owners to participate B guarantee a lot of prizes C don’t charge for using beach accessories D_ ask you not to forget about the people who need help E don’t allow smoking on the beach F givea chance to listen to ive music G provide an opportunity to win a car H_ require people to sign up for the event Paraphrase the key words: A pet owners - cats, dogs, fish, parrots B prizes - bonus, trophies, award C don't charge - no money, free D help - aid, assistance, hand E smoking - cigarettes, smoke F live music - dance, sing, song show G towina car - lottery, get a car, success H_ to sign up — join, register, enlist Or EXAM TIP Mamaraiire, wo npasunbHa Bignosige Bigo6paxae TaKy CaMy iqeto, aka } aHaxoguTeca 8 TekcTi, ane 3a3BMuai nepepaerbca iMWMM CnoBaMn | (napadpas),Exam Tutor Current public events q North Beach programme From dusk to 10.30pm North Beach (the specific location depends on surf and wine conditions). Bring your own beach chairs and blankets to North Beach on Monday nights for our family-friendly Bonfire on the Beach. While the fire burns, sit back and enjoy the performances of local singers and songwriters. We start as the sun goes down and keep the fire burning until approximately 10.30pm. Step 3. Work with text 1 and match the specific information you are looking for with the right choice Read text 1 to understand what it is about. Go back to the choices and look through your paraphrased words (clues). Look for the sentence in the text that contains one of the clues. The words in the text enjoy the performances of local singers and songwriters match your paraphrased words for choice F - sing, song show (2 synonym of performance) and also the words live music from choice F. So F is the best choice. ster try: 2. Free beach and Boardwalk wheelchair programme Weare pleased to be able to make visits to Seaside Heights more enjoyable for those with disabilities by providing FREE use of surf chairs and wheelchairs. Surf chairs are available at the Webster Avenue Lifeguard Headquarters on the Boardwalk. Wheelchairs are available at the Visitor Centre located on the Boardwalk at Blaine Avenue. 3 Boyd memorial swim Aone-mile open ocean swim to honour the memory of former Captain John J. Boyd, former Assistant Captain Hugh J. Boyd, and former Lieutenant Joe J. Boyd. Hosted by The Lifeguard Association of Seaside Heights. Registration begins at 4pm at Hiering Avenue. The swim starts at 6.30pm at Lincoln Avenue Beach. 4 Boardwalk parade On Sunday from noon to Spm on the Boardwalk. FREE admission and fun for everyone with events including: pumpkin decorating, dog parade and kids’ costume parade, trick or treating, and pumpkin chunkin’ competition organised by local business. |Bay Boulevard show On Sunday from 9am to 3pm on Bay Boulevard. Any car aged at least 25 years old is eligible to be Judged for one of the over 80 trophies to be awarded. Proceeds benefit various local organizations sponsored by the Vintage Automobile Club of [Ocean County. Free admission for spectators! 6. Seaside Heights Santacon On Saturday at noon (meeting point at Hooks Bar). Join Seaside Heights Santa Claus convention for your chance to spread holiday cheer in the most magical way possible. Santa loves creativity so be sure to dress from head to toe in costume and don't forget to bring an unwrapped toy and two non-perishable food items to be donated to local charities! Which public event organisers 2 A___ invite pet owners to participate guarantee a lot of prizes don't charge for using beach accessories ask you not to forget about the people who need help don't allow smoking on the beach give a chance to listen to live music provide an opportunity to win a car H require people to sign up for the event anmon®e &y — DOITYOURSELF! Task 6 Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 1-6. There are two choices you do not need to use. Suffolk water attractions 1 Needham Lake Needham Lake is a popular countryside attraction. The Lake is home to a variety of wildlife including numerous well-fed ducks around the car park. A walk around the | surfaced lakeside path takes around 20 minutes. There are picnic and play areas with picnic tables and plenty of grass. Play equipment for young children is sited close to the free car parks whilst slightly older children can enjoy a climbing boulder and the informal play equipment located around the Lake. Dogs are welcome but must be kept under control.Exam Tutor 2. Seal watching We offer seal watching trips from Harwich to Hamford Water National Nature Reserve. On some days there are as many as 70 seals on the mud waiting for you! The trip takes between 90-110 minutes, depending on tides and other vessels. We take up to 12 passengers at a time. The seals enjoy resting on the mudbanks, and prefer areas where rivers flow into the sea, such as backwaters, because these waters are permanently ice-free. 3. Harwich Harbour Foot & Bicycle Ferry The only ferry service connecting Essex and Suffolk, the Harwich Harbour Ferry begins a new chapter in its 104-year history. Formerly a lifeboat from the luxury cruise liner SS Canberra, the boat now hasan MCA licence to transport 58 passengers from and to Shotley, Harwich and Felixstowe. We also have a 65 passenger life raft with life jackets. The new timetable will allow passengers to enjoy a 55-minute round trip of Harwich Harbour for just £10. 4 River Stour Trips Our four boats operate between Sudbury, Great Cornard and Great Henny. Rosette can accommodate up to 8 passengers, the Francis J can carry up to 5 passengers (including a wheelchair), whilst the Edwardian Lady and the restored John Constable Lighter can each carry up to 12 passengers, Rosette, the Francis J and the Edwardian Lady are available for scheduled trips and private charters from spring until the end of October. The John Constable is available for private charters; visit the website to find out more. 5 Bungay Loop - Canoeing Canoes can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They also have the advantage of being totally silent, allowing you to get closer to wildlife while enjoying the beautiful landscape of the Waveney Valley. Swans, herons and kingfishers can be seen on the river and, in the summer, beautiful butterflies and dragonflies gather there too. Although otters often live in the river, they are unfortunately not easily seen. Canoe hire is available at Bungay from the Outney Meadow Caravan Park. Children accompanied by adults are welcome. As safety on the water is always very important, please be aware of the safety rules.Exam Tutor Havergate Island This small island in the River Ore is famous for its breeding avocets and terns, which can usually be seen during spring and summer. In autumn and winter, the island provides a safe place for large numbers of ducks and wading birds. Havergate is also a great place to see brown hares close up. Access is by boat only. The boat trip to the island really helps you feel like you're getting away from it all. Pre-booking is essential, Organisers of which public attraction ? A serve clients with special needs do not give a fixed duration of the excursion do not allow clients with pets recommend reserving tickets In advance provide gaming facilities for different ages offer a system of discounts invite young visitors supervised by grown-ups run a more than a century-old business ranmonew Task 7: Gap fill Read the text below. Fill in gaps 1-6 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use. 6 gaps to be filled with parts of the sentences real HERE IS HOW TO DO IT Step 1. Work with the gapped text > Read the heading (p. 39) to understand that the text is about a person who untangles Christmas lights. Step 2. Work with the sentence fragment to fill the gaps » Look through the sentence fragment with gap 1. Identify the grammatical function of the gapped fragment. > Itis an object clause. So, grammatically gap 1 can be filled in by options A, ¢, and E, as all of them are subordinate clauses of the same type, but only E makes sense, especially if you pay attention to the words a job advert, a Christmas light untangler, and the unknotting expert, all of which refer to a certain job.Exam Tutor Christmas light untangler If you haven't decided (1), , take a look at this. Tesco has posted a job advert for a Christmas light untangler, and they (2) to be ready for the festive season. The basic idea is (3). which they can’t untangle themselves and the expert will get them back to their unraveled original state in store, The main criteria for this modern day festive elf is that they should be able to "successfully untangle customers’ three metres of Christmas lights in 3 minutes neatly, quickly and efficiently.” The responsibilities are quite clearly defined. You must (4) , “taking time to listen and help out wherever you can". Once you have the lights, you have to check all the bulbs for signs of breakage and (5). . The full requirements also involve proudly serving customers and being "passionate and knowledgeable about the service you are offering.” If you are good at puzzles, Rubix cubes and things like that (6) that customers bring in their Christmas lights then you could be the ideal candidate that Christmas lights are used for decoration manage the Christmas Lights Untangling stand what your true role in this world is yet handle them all carefully to keep everything in perfect condition what have they done to the world ranmono>D want the unknotting expert to start work as soon as possible : EXAM TIP } BuKOHyloun 3agqaHHA Ha 3anoBHeHHA nponyckie B TekcTi, npounTaliTe i Tekct nepwui pa3, He 38epTaioun yearn Ha BapiaHTu Bignosizel Ue facts 3mory 3po3ymitu TemaTiKy Tekcty Ta MOxKANBY NponyueHy = inopmauivo. : : Mig vac akanisy Tekxcty yBaxkHO UuTaiiTe YaCTVHY pedeHs Ao Ta nicna : mponywyeHoro dparmeuty, Hamaraiirecb 3HaiiTH rpamaTn4Hi nigKasky. : Apucnisyuk yet (pparment E), aku YacTo aCOMiIOETECA 3 BAKOPMCTaHHAM: E aiecnia y qoxoHaHomy uaci (Perfect tense), Aos0quUTb, LO BM 3po6Mnn } npasunbHuii Bnbip. TExam Tutor GY DOIT YOURSELF! Task7 Read the text below. Fill in gaps 1-6 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use. Crocodilian climbers Crocodiles are usually considered ground-dwellers, but a few anecdotes suggest they climb at least occasionally. Local reports from places such as Mexico, Colombia, Indonesia and Botswana described crocs lying in trees. University of Tennessee zoologist Vladimir Dinets and his colleagues decided (1). While they were conducting their crocodile research, the scientists recorded their observations of climbing crocs. In Australia, they observed freshwater crocodiles (2), . When approached by boats, the crocs splashed into the water below to escape. Climbing Aussie crocodiles were more likely to be small or juvenile; such crocs are sometimes able (3), ; The champion climbers of the crocodilians seem to be Central Africa’s slender- snouted species, which regularly lie up high, the researchers found. There is no evidence (4), , but they are still capable of climbing high, Dinets and his colleagues concluded. The most common spots for climbing (5). ; suggesting that crocodilians use trees to get up out of the shade and into the sun. However, the existence of night-climbing suggests the behaviour has another function - perhaps the ability to see danger coming. Trees, the researchers wrote, (6) are places that lack rocks or other warm places to lie that crocodiles have evolved to climb trees to climb along brickwork and escape from crocodile farms found no crocs in the process of climbing provide a safe hiding place lying on low-hanging branches day and night to find out the reason for these strange events ranmoOn o> snapping shots of crocs jumping into the waterExam Tutor SECTION 3: USE OF ENGLISH Task 8: Gap fill (vocabulary) Read the text below. For gaps 1-10 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. HERE IS HOW TO DO IT Step 1. Work with the text as a whole > Read the heading of the gapped text (p. 42) Travelling makes us far happier than any material wealth ever does. » Read the whole of the gapped text to get a general idea of what it's about. Step 2. Work with the sentences that have gaps Let's analyse the sentence with gap 2. Read the sentence with gap 2 and try to work out its meaning, The sentence means that people have to search again for satisfaction after new things become ordinary. Guess the meaning of the gapped words from the context. So the gapped word relates to something you have to do. Look through the choices to decide which best suits the lexical context. Choice A required is not correct because it would mean that a rule or authority makes you do this. Look through the choices to decide which best suits the grammatical context. Choices C and D are not possible because the verbs cause and demand cannot be used in the passive form in this context. So the best choice is B - forced. : EXAM TIP © Plponyujexi y Texcti cnoBa 3a3auyait € YaCTUHOIO NEBHOI CTANO! KOHCTPyKUll. ? Hanpuknaa, 6 nuraHHi 4 out BuKOpcToByeTeca 3 carried (C) ak YacTuHe (ppazeonoriunoro piecnoBa; B mutaHHi 6 happiness cknagae cTane cnosocnony4eHHa 3. amount, Tomy eaMHNi npasviAbHViA Bapialit € D th amount of happiness; 8 nvtaHni 9 nponywleHe COBO € YaCTMHOIO CTaNO’ : £ pasn on the other hand, Tomy eauva npaBunbHa BiANoBiAb € C hand. ! Hamaraiirec 3aHoToByBa™ 7a 3anaMATOByBa™ cTani BvpasM, AKI BAM : 3ycTpivaioteca. REMEMBER The gapped words can be a part of basically two types of linguistic units: set constructions - phrasal verbs (4), collocations (6), set expressions (9) or free combinations.ers trv Read the text below. For gaps 1-10 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Travelling makes us far happier than any material wealth ever does Why do we head for the shops with such determination as soon as we have money to spend? With every new purchase we feel a little happier, but a few days later that satisfaction is often gone completely. It(1)____ that the main obstacle to happiness is adaptation, As soon as something we've bought becomes ordinary and unexciting, the level of life satisfaction we feel falls, and we're (2). to search around for the next purchase. This process is 8). again and again. However, research (4). out at Cornell University has found a (5). to break this damaging cycle. Psychology professor Thomas Gilovich has shown that we experience the same increase in happiness when we buy something we want and when we go travelling. But - and here's the most important point - the (6). of happiness we get from our purchase falls over time, while the memories of our travelling experience continue to supply us with happiness hormones for much MWH_. Going to various kinds of unusual events, going on trips, (8) new skills, even an extreme sport - all of these are an ideal source of happiness for each and every one of us. A new device or even a new car will eventually become just another ordinary object we own, or will otherwise become old and outdated. Every new memory, on the other (9)___, becomes a real source of joy that (10). with us for our whole lives. 4 A turns up B turns in C turns out D turns on 2 A required B forced € caused Demanded 3 A revised B repeated — € copied D represented 4 A done B given C carried D conducted 5 A way B path € road D route 6 A sum B number volume D_ amount 7 A farther B deeper C stronger D longer 8 A knowing B learning —€_finding D taking 9 A word B side © hand D thing 10 A rests B ‘stands C stays D lasts&Y vorrvourseLr! Task 8 Read the text below. For gaps 1-10 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. French tourist who gave food to ‘Hobo’ Richard Gere: ‘| Don't Believe This’ One French tourist's kind gesture got the world’s (1). for avery unique reason. "| gave some food to a homeless person, and the homeless person is Richard Gere,” Karine Gombeau, the woman whose action (2), headlines, told ABC News. Gombeau, a Paris native, says she was visiting New Yorks famous Little Italy neighbourhood last week when she saw a man (3), through the garbage. Thinking he was homeless, she gave him her leftover pizza. She had no idea that he was (4). Hollywood megastar Richard Gere. It (5). Gombeau had walked on to the set of Gere’s new movie, Time Out of Mind, in which Gere, 64, plays a homeless man. Gombeau told ABC News that Gere (6), her what she was offering him. When. she replied it was barbecue chicken pizza, she says he thanked her and told her, «God bless you,» never revealing his A-list identity. In (7) , she says she had no idea who he was until she saw the picture of their meeting in the media the following morning while eating breakfast. "suddenly, | (8) to see the news and | recognised myself,” she recalled. " thought ‘What did | do? | don't believe this.” Gombeau, who says she is a fan of Gere’s 2002 movie, ‘Chicago’, believes her encounter with the undercover leading man proves he's obviously in the right business. “He is a good actor," she said. “It was an amazing experience.” As for her first trip to New York City, Gombreau explained, "It’s a (9), of New York | will keep for a very long time. For my first time in New York, | could not have (10). for better." 4 A importance B interest C thought D attention 2 A made B did C got D_ brought 3 A inspecting B checking C searching D picking 4. A certainly B_ naturally C potentially _D_ actually 5 A turned on B turnedout C tumedup —D_turnedin 6 A asked B told C said D addressed 7 A reality B fact C truth D life 8 A looked after B looked ahead C looked up D looked for 9 A image B view C story D memory 10 A planned B_ wanted C aimed D_ wishedTask 9: Gap fill (grammar) | Read the texts below. For gaps 1-10 choose the correct answer A, B, Cor D. HERE IS HOW TO DO IT ‘Step 1. Work with the text as a whole > Read the heading of the gapped text Larks and owls to get a general idea of what the text is about. » Read the whole of the gapped text to get more details about the ideas of the text, Step 2. Work with the sentence with gap 1 > Read the sentence to identify its structure and guess the grammatical form of the gapped word. In this example, the use of the indefinite article a tells us that the noun-subject is singular. Look after the gap 2. We are looking for a word or a phrase that relates to body temperature. » Look through the choices to decide which one best suits the grammatical context. The use of a before the gap means options C and D are incorrect, as the noun /arks is used in the plural, not singular. The correct option is B because it is singular and in the possessive form (a lark's body temperature). EXAM TIP 3BepHite yeary Ha YacoBMi acneKT iccniBHnx opm, Aki BUKOPUCTOByIOTBCA Y TeKCTi, UWOG NMOEAHATH ONKCAHy cHTyauiro : 3 MMHyNMM, TenepiWHim a60 mai6ytHim 4acom. Lie gonomoxe : Bam y Bu6opi npaBunbHo! BignoBigi. MicaA 3anoBHeHHA nponyckis ; Mepeuuraiire TeKcT MOBHICTIO, LO NepeKOHATHCA, LO BIH Mae CHC Ta 38y4UTe Nori4HO.Exam Tutor Larks and owls The ups and downs of your body temperature determine whether you will be @ lark or an owl. A (1) body temperature rises sharply in the morning, reaching peak (2), late afternoon and early evening. This is when larks are (3), productive. But as body temperature decreases, so (4) energy level. By nine O'clock, larks are getting sleepy. Owls work on a different schedule. Their body temperature rises more gradually and peaks later in the day. This allows them (5)____ going while larks are getting ready for bed 1 A lark B larks larks D larks’ 2 A between B among € since D from 3 A alot B_ much the most D the more 4 A do B did C does D doing 5 A keep B kept C tokeep D keeping EXAM TIP HapiTb AKWO BU He BNeBHeHi Ha CTO BiAcoTKis, RKa ONLIA € NPABMNNLHOIO, He 3anuwiaiire nuraHHa 6e3 Bignosigi. BiakuHbTe cnouaTKy oAHOSHAYHO Henpasunbui, Ha BaLy AyMky, SapiaHT” Ta 3po6iTb norivHe NpunylWeHHA/ } 3goragky (make an educated guess). Wolf mayor Shunka, a wolf (6). at the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, won the 201€ election to be mayor. The election is organized (7), the Regional Animal Shelter. (8) animal mayor is elected to a two- (9). term. This is the fourth electior the organization has held, but the first time a wolf has won. Avote costs $1, and the money (10). to help the shelter with their daily expenses. 6 A lives B lived C isliving D living 7 Ato B by € from D of 8 A Anyof B Each of C Each D_ Someone 9 A years’ B year C year’s D years 10 A go B goes C have gone D_aregoneExam Tutor &Y DOITYOURSELF! Task 9 Read the texts below. For gaps 1-10 choose the correct answer A, Treasure tree Students at Beijing's Yucai High School (1). to be very careful when playing football on the school's field. That’s because it has a 100-(2), in the middle of it. Building a football field around a tree sounds (3), , but the Chinese school had no choice as it (4). by various historical buildings, and this was the only available space for a football field. 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Participants (10). to follow strict rules, including a handbag weight of one kilo for women and two for men. 6 A battled B have battled = _ are battling D_ had battled 7 A awarding B to award C awards D awarded 8 A years B year's C year D years’ 9 A because B although Cc so D when 10 A must B_ should C could D had 46Exam Tutor SECTION 4: WRITING Yactuna «MucbMom nepeaba4ac CTs0peHHA BAacHOro BUCAOBNeHHA BignosiqHo Ao 3anponoHoBaHoi KomyHikaTVBHO! cuTyali 3rigHo snmor Mporpamm 3HO 3 aHfailicbkol Mos BUNyCKHUKN NOBAHHI NpogeMonctpysatu HacTyNHi MiHHA, BHaHHA | HABMUKH: - CTBOpIOBATH BAlacHe BUCHOBNeHHA, Ake BignoBigae BUMOraM KOMyHikaTUBHO! cuTyauil; - 36epiratv nocnigoBHictb i nori4HicTb BAACHOTO BUCNOBNEHHA; = BUKOPUCTOByBaTM NEKCUYHI OAVHMUi BIANOBIAHO Ao 3agaHo! TEM; - AeMOHCTpyeaTv 3HaHHA PisHOMAHITHUX TPaMaTMYHUX CTPYKTYP. Baxnuso nam’aTaTv, Wo Ha Ye 3aBA4aHHA 6axKaHO BuTpa4aTH He Ginbwe 20-25 XBAI. 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AKUJO YYOCHUK 206HiLUHLOZ0 OYiHIosaHHA ompunye O Ganie 3a Koumepitl a. 3uicmose HanoeHeHHA, mo eco poGomy oyiHWoIOMe y 0 Ganie. AKuJO yuacHUK 306HiWHbOzO ouiHioeaHHA ompumye 0 6anie 30 Kpumepill c. Bukopucmanna neKcuKu a6o Kpumepiii d. BuxopucmaHHA z2pamamuku, mo ech po6omy oyiHiowme y 0 Ganie. AKuyo Y4ACHUK 306HiWHbOZO OYIHIOBGHHA He Npucmynae Bo eUKOHAHHA 30e0QHHs, enacHe @UCTORNeHHR eeaxKaIOMs HEHONUCAHUM i acio poomy oyiHioKMe y 0 ania.Exam Tutor Informal letter (Oco6ucTuiA nucT) EXAM TIP Oco6uctuii nuct mae cKMagaTHCh 3 TAKMX YACTUH: 1 Mpusitanns (e.g. Hello Mike,) 2 Bctynua yactuna (e.g. Thank you for the letter. I’m writing you because... Qi) 3 Nepwni nyxkr saBgaHHa (e.g. To begin with...) 4 Apyrvit nynkt sagqanna (e.g, Also, I'd like to tell you that. 5 Tperit nynkt saeqanus (e.g. So, /’m sure that...) 6 Bakmouna uactuna sucra (e.g. Sorry, I have no time to write more...) 7 Apyxe npouaua (e.g. Best wishes, Ann) AeranbHo onpatbosyiire eci tpn nyHKTH KoMyHiKaTMBHOrO 3aBqaHHA. | } 3a KOXH/M AYHKTOM BA MaeTe HanMMcaTH OKpeMMMlt a63au, 3 ABOX a60 : Tpbox peuen. B oco6ucromy sucri BuKopuctosyiire ckopouenns (e.g. he's got, Il) npami sanuraHHs (e.g. What do you think? Do you agree?) okanuni peuenta (e.g. Thatll be great!) HERE IS HOW TO DO IT Step 1. Read the task You have received a letter from your English pen-friend in which he/she tells you how he/she is preparing for the celebration of Mother's Day. Write a letter to your pen- friend in which you say: + whether you know anything about this holiday + what holidays are widely celebrated in Ukraine + which holiday you like the most and why Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal information. Start your letter in an appropriate way. Step 2. Try to write notes to this writing task > whether you know anything about this holiday (know a lot, we also have this holiday, widely celebrated, concerts, TV shows, presents) > what holidays are widely celebrated in Ukraine (Easter, Christmas, Independence Day) > which holiday you like most and why (St. Nicholas Day, birthday party, fun and lots of presents, friends and family gather together) 48