EXAMINATION CARDS 1 YEAR UPPER-INTERMEDIATE 2013

CARD 1

1. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word.

1. Capitalism is an economic system in which money is invested in the_production of goods and services which are then sold for profit.

2. Capitalism leads to an unfair destribution of wealth.

3. Manufactures make much more money than workers who actually produce goods.

4. Many economists point out that capitalist countries have a higher average income and life expectancy.

5. After I left the company I had a party for all my colleagues.

  2) Use the verbs in the right tense and form. 1. I wish I had started photography earlier.  2. Could you stop making that noise?  3. I have been sorting out my tax all day. I should finish it tomorrow.  4. This time next year we’ ll be living in the Netherlands.  5. I wonder if he will invite us to come to tea. 

CARD 2

1) Fill in the blanks with a suitable word.

1. I enjoy making new friends in Internet chat rooms

2. Get some antivires software or you may lose everything on your computer.

3. He started writing a blog about his daily life and work.

4. Google is a very popular search engine .

5. He has a laptop with a wireless connection so he can go online on the train.

2) Use the verbs in the right tense and form.

a)  I remember taking my driving test.  b)  I wish I had more time to spend with my family.  c) Jim has read five James Bond books.   d) The first modern Olympics took place in Athens more than a hundred years ago.  e) This time tomorrow we’ll be swimming in the sea in the south of France! 

CARD 3

1) Write the words or phrases related with the Internet 1. A website where a person regularly writes his or her ideas and thoughts so other people can read and comment on them: blog 2.   A computer programme that finds information on the Internet by looking for words you have typed in : search engine 3. A part of the Internet where you can use email to chat with other people about any topic you choose: chat room

4.  Software that protects your computer from viruses: antivires software

5. A type of camera that records sound and moving pictures which are then broadcast live on the Internet: webcam

2) Use the verbs in the right tense and form. 1. If they don’t offer me full medical insurance, I will not take the job.  2. I encouraged him to learn Italian.  3. Julie finished doing her homework.  4. Since Robert retired his life has become much more interesting. 

5. I am not sure if this dress will be appropriate for a formal dinner. 

CARD 4

1) Fill in the blanks with a suitable word.

1. I think that Office Romance was a very memorable film.

2. Horror films are far too scary for me. I can’t get to sleep if I watch one.

3. I found the book absolutely gripping. I just couldn’t put it down.

4. I don’t like slow-moving plots. I like stories that develop quickly.

5. The new comedy programme on TV is hilarious. We couldn’t stop laughing.

2) Use the verbs in the right tense and form. 1. If I get there and I do not like it, I will come straight home.    2. Perhaps I will see Mia when I’m in London next week.

3. Did you remember to buy some milk?  4. We do not wish the sum of money to be disclosed. 5. They have been cutting down trees all day. They must be tired. 

CARD 5