If he ................... the lottery, he'll go on a round-the-world trip.
The door was locked so I ..... go inside.
George is ................ than Nick.
We ..... at the sports centre every Wednesday afternoon.
What time ..... Calais tomorrow afternoon?
I like walking in the park ............. hot days.
My friend ..................... lives in Australia is a nurse.
She often ......................... to music when she does the housework.
Centuries ago, people .......... animals for food.
John has to get ... early in the morning.
That's the man ..... son is a famous actor.
......... is a dairy product.
Greg .... down, opened the book and began to read.
Levi Strauss was the man ................. invented blue jeans.
You have been to Spain, ...............?
If you study hard, you ....... your exams this time.
This is the park ...... I take my dog every afternoon.
.................. do you like playing during long winter evenings?
Use this bowl. It's ..................... than the other one.
They ........... to Disneyland last week.
SECTION II: Reading Comprehension
Reading task 1
Read and answer the questions below.
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3. If you want to connect to the Internet with “COMEWITHUS.COM” you have to
4. Calling “COMEWITHUS.COM” on the phone will cost you
5. What do “COMEWITHUS.COM” give you for £25 per month?
Reading Task 2
Read the article and mark the sentences below: "True" or "False".
Hello, People of Thailand!
Whatever country we come from, whatever colour our skin is, we all have one thing in common: we are all people of the world.
Thailand is a beautiful country with a rich culture, just south of China. People call it the jewel of south-east Asia for a good reason. Its tropical climate, white sandy beaches and ancient temples make it a perfect holiday destination. What makes it really special, though, is its people.
Thai people are good-looking. They are short with delicate features. They have got black hair, dark eyes and light brown skin. The Thais are friendly people who are well known for being generous and kind. „We are happy people who have strong wills and are especially proud of our history,“ says Kasem from Bangkok.
Most people in Thailand live in villages. A typical Thai village consists of wooden houses, a school and a Buddhist temple. Most of the people in the villages are farmers and fishermen. The men usually work in the fields or catch fish in the rivers, and the women plant the crops.
Family life is very important in Thailand, and families often eat together. Thai food is very spicy and includes curries, fish, seafood, soups and noodles. „We eat rice with our meals and use a lot of strong spices in our cooking,“ explains Kasem.
Thai people love to enjoy themselves. Popular free-time activities include Thai boxing and watching traditional dance shows. Thais also celebrate many festivals throughout the year. „My favourite holiday is Surin, in November, when we always have elephant football matches,“ says Kasem.
Thailand is a wonderful country. Its fascinating sights, rich cultural history and warm-hearted people make it unique.
Reading Task 3
Read the notice and mark the sentences below: "True" or "False".
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Reading Task 4
Read the letter, then answer the questions below.
Dear Terry,
Greetings from Cairo! The weather is very hot here and I’m having a wonderful time. I’m staying with my friend, Abdullah. He lives in the centre of Cairo.
I’ve been here since Monday and I’ve already done lots of things! I’ve already visited the Khan al-Khalili bazaar. We visited it on Tuesday. You can’t imagine how noisy and crowded it was! I bought some lovely handmade souvenirs there. I have also seen the Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza. I saw them yesterday. They were amazing. I even rode a camel. It was fun! I’ve been to a traditional restaurant. Abudllah took me there last night. I tried couscous and falafel. The place was fantastic and the food was just delicious.
There are a lot of things I haven’t done yet. I haven’t been on a boat trip down the River Nile yet, and I haven’t visited the Egyptian Museum. We are going on a boat trip tomorrow and we are going to visit the museum one of these days to see the exhibits. We are also going to visit Luxor. The place is famous for its huge temples and statues.
Cairo is a fascinating city – you must visit it one day! Anyway, I’m returning to England on Sunday next week, so I’ll call you then.
Best wishes, Jack
1. What is the weather like there?
2. Who is Jack staying with?
4. What did he do yesterday?
5. What hasn’t he done yet?
Reading Task 5
Read the report and mark the sentences below: "True" or "False".
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to assess the new Blue Moon restaurant in Abbington’s city centre, which I visited on 14th May.
Food and Prices
The menu at the Blue Moon is rather boring for vegetarians as there are only a few salad and pasta
dishes to choose from. However, there are plenty of delicious dishes for those who eat meat. I ordered the grilled chicken with Basmati rice. The chicken was very tasty, but the rice was rather cold. I also thought that the Blue Moon was rather expensive.
Service
The staff at the Blue Moon was friendly and helpful. Even though my guest and I asked a lot of questions, our waiter remained polite and patiently explained many dishes to us. Although it was very busy on the night I visited the Blue Moon, the service was still fast.
Atmosphere
The comfortable seating, lovely furnishings and live piano music helped to give the Blue Moon a relaxing atmosphere. The excellent food and service definitely made our evening pleasurable.
Conclusion
The new Blue Moon restaurant in Abbington’s city centre is, on the whole, a wonderful place to dine. However, I think the manager should make a few changes. Firstly, she should have a wider selection of vegetarian dishes, so that all customers are satisfied. Also she should make sure that all hot dishes are served hot.
Finally, she should lower the prices to give everyone a chance to visit this fabulous new restaurant.
