I. Choose the word, phrase, or sentence that best fits the space in each sentence or best answers the question. (3.5 pts). ⇱
II. Look at the sign or the notice. Choose the best answer for questions 15 and 16. (0.5 pt) ⇱
III. Choose the word that best fits the blank space in the following passage. (1.5 pts) ⇱
London Parks
London is famous (17) ___________ its parks and gardens. Some of them belong to the Crown but they are all open to the public and the entrance is free of charge. In St James’s Park you can watch and (18) ___________ swans, ducks, geese and other water birds. Hyde Park (19) ___________ to be hunting ground and is still popular with horse riders.
Those who like a good argument should go to the Speakers’ Corner to listen to individuals giving their speeches on (20) ___________ subjects. Regent’s Park now houses London Zoo and an open-air theatre where Shakespeare’s plays are staged in summer. Not (21) ___________ the parks are in the city centre. Greenwich and Richmond are located in the suburbs. All these areas of green give the city dwellers an excellent (22) ___________ to enjoy some peace and quiet away from traffic and crowded streets.
(https://www.englishreavealed.co.uk/PET/Reading_Part_5/pet_multiple_choice_cloze_1.php)
IV. Read the following passage. Decide if the statements from 23 to 26 are True or False. Choose the correct answer for questions 27 and 28. (1.5 pts) ⇱
The best way to travel in Alaska
During the winter months the state of Alaska becomes one of the coldest parts of the world. Temperatures fall as low as -50oC. Car engines can freeze and even if your car starts, the snow and ice on the road can make travel impossible. When the weather is like this, the best way to travel is with a team of huskies pulling you. That’s according to people like Geoff Roland who prefer travelling by dog sledge. “Huskies might not be as fast as a modern snowmobile, but they are better for the environment. The journey is also much quieter than by snowmobile. It’s what makes travel through the wilderness so enjoyable.”
When Geoff was younger, he took part in the Iditarod. The word Iditarod originally comes from an old native American word meaning “a faraway place” but nowadays it’s the name of the world’s longest dog sledge race which takes place in Alaska each spring. The 1,600-kilometre route follows the old roads which the original Indians once used. As years passed, aeroplanes and snowmobiles became more common, and people started to forget about the old trails. But in 1973 a group of people started the race in order to maintain Alaska’s history and its traditional form of transport. Some people criticise the Iditarod because they think it is cruel for the dogs but Geoff disagrees: “Huskies are natural racers. I think they’re much happier when they’re in front of the sledge.”
Adapted From “Life” of National Geographic learning – Pre-intermediate Reading Texts
V. Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence. (1.5 pts) ⇱
VI. Look at the entry of the word “suggestion” in a dictionary. Use what you can get from the entry to complete the sentences with two or three words. (0.5 pt) ⇱
