Екзаменаційний білет № 1

I. Reading

Read the text and give a short summary.

II. Writing

1. Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

1. She (look) for a job as a nanny in Madrid.

2. Tom always (cause) trouble at work.

3. He (think) of opening a branch in Denmark.

4. He usually (leave) his office at 6.00 p.m.

5. We (attend) a seminar on Monday.

2. Choose the correct answers.

a) The perks/bonuses of this job include a company car and a mobile phone.

b) If you want to appoint/apply for the job you should write to

the company.

c) I was fired/redundant when the company closed down.

d) She is a(n) experienced/trained lawyer; she has worked for several law firms since she left university.

e) I am a full-time/part-time teacher – I only work twelve hours a week.

III. Speaking

Dangerous occupations.

Екзаменаційний білет № 2

I. Reading

Read the text and give a short summary.

II. Writing

1. Put the verbs in brackets into Past Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect.

1. Peter (go) to a book exhibition yesterday and (buy) an interesting book on antiques.

2. The children (be) sad because they (lose) their dog.

3. Mary (wash) the dishes when a glass (break) and (cut) her finger.

4. They (realise) they (lose) their way and (start) to panic.

5. They (make) sandwiches for the picnic when I (phone) to tell them that we were going to be late.

2. Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets.

a) Matthew is not a (decide) person; he can’t make up his mind about anything.

b) Mr Smith’s presentation was so (impress) that the company bought his product.

c) She wore an (attract) outfit; everyone said she looked very smart.

d) An artist needs to be very (create) in order to be successful.

e) Teachers should be (object) when it comes to marking their students’ work.

III. Speaking

The clothes we wear.

Екзаменаційний білет № 3

I. Reading

Read the text and give a short summary.

II. Writing

1. Choose the correct answer.

1. At noon yesterday, the staff were having/are having their monthly meeting.

2. I walked/was walking on the beach in Bali this time last week.

3. Billy had/was having a fantastic time at the party on Saturday night.

4. Two hundred years ago, people travelled/had travelled abroad by ship.

5. Amy was sitting/sat on the park bench while the children played/were playing.

2. Fill in the correct preposition.

a) John is serious … starting his own business.

b) Having a barbecue is a great way to socialize … our new neighbours.

c) Many people are worried … the reports they saw on television.

d) We’re thinking …buying a new car.

e) There is a limit … the account you can spend with your credit card.

III. Speaking

My favourite film star.

Екзаменаційний білет № 4

I. Reading

Read the text and give a short summary.