I. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of the main stress in each of the following questions. ⇱
II. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions. ⇱
III. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. ⇱
IV. Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions. ⇱
V. Write the correct forms of the words in brackets. ⇱
VI. Read the following prediction and choose the correct option to fill in each blank. ⇱
I know that we can’t really predict what will happen in the future, but I still think it is ___(21)___ to try! I think that schools will be very different from what they are now. I think that there will be robot teachers in every classroom and for every subject. There will even be robot students, but the real human students won’t be able to tell who is a robot and who isn’t. The robot students will act as spies to make sure that the human students are studying in class, and not playing around. If a human student tries to ___(22)___ in a test, the robot student will sound an alarm! Okay, maybe it won’t be that extreme. Actually, I don’t think that schooling in the future ___(23)___ that different. I do think that there is going to be lots of technology used in schools, though. We already have an ___(24)___ in our classroom, which is basically just a big touch screen attached to the teacher’s computer. I think that there will be more online classes so that schools don’t have to spend money on physical classrooms. That would be great! Then I could wear my pajamas to class every day. Then again, I do like seeing my friends at school… and ___(25)___ could get quite boring. Thinking about it, I suppose I am happy with the way school is right now!
VII. Read the following passage. For each of the questions, tick TRUE, FALSE or NO INFORMATION on it. ⇱
GIVING BACK TO YOUR COMMUNITY
Although you may have busy lives, helping the community is something that you should always make time for. Giving back not only helps you feel good, but it also brings many benefits to those around you. By participating in those meaningful voluntary activities, you can also make new friends, connect with the community, learn new skills, and even develop your career. There are many ways to give back to the community. Cleaning up your neighborhood is helpful to both the community and the environment. By picking up trash and doing some yard work, you can make your area a more pleasant place to live. Neighborhood cleanup is proof that even small acts of kindness can make a huge difference. Another way is to care about your neighbors and the people around you. By taking some time to get to know your neighbors, you can find out more about the challenges they face and develop ways to help them. Whether the solution is planning a budget, doing some grocery shopping, or even having a brief chat, a little effort can make a real change in their lives. If you have some extra money on hand, then consider donating a small amount to a local charity. Before you do, however, make sure that your charity of choice is a real one. Even by donating your unwanted possessions, you can help someone in need. You may also consider donating unwanted items to charity shops, or contributing unused food to a food bank.
VIII. Listen to a radio show about advice on How You Can Become an Inventor and complete the notes with suitable information. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR NUMBER. ⇱
TIPS ON HOW TO BECOME AN INVENTOR
Never quit! Around (31) percent of people fail on their first try.
Find a (32) or a mentor. Learning from someone else who has done it is very important!
Always try (33) your ideas. This will help you find success.
The final tip – be (34) . (creative)
If you find it difficult, take a shower. (35) percent of new ideas happen in the shower.