
- •I. Reading 1
- •1. Which of the following sentences from the passage best expresses the main idea?
- •III. You’ve lost your dog and decided to write a notice. Include the following:
- •I. Reading 2
- •1. Cézanne was dissatisfied with his work because…
- •1. Dorian Gray was angry with Sibyl Vane because…
- •II. Writing
- •1. What made Wells become displeased in later life?
- •II. Writing
II. Writing
For questions 1–6, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
Do you often feel tired? You may be blaming it on age or stress, or perhaps you are (1) ..... putting it down to a low level of fitness. If so, then (2) ..... realising it, you are ignoring important signs. Your health could actually be better.
A varied diet with (3) ..... of fresh fruit and vegetables is the basis of healthy eating. But how many of us have the time and energy to plan nourishing menus every mealtime? If you lead a busy life, you may not give health top (4) ..... . Running (5) ..... of nutrients is dangerous, because you may be (6) ..... of anything being wrong.
1. |
A mostly |
B easy |
C barely |
D simply |
2. |
A without |
B except |
C unless |
D neither |
3. |
A all |
B plenty |
C many |
D lot |
4. |
A importance |
B preference |
C priority |
D choice |
5. |
A short |
B less |
C shortage |
D insufficient |
6. |
A unconscious |
B unknown |
C unfamiliar |
D unaware |
III. Your friend asked you for advice where to go on holiday. Write him / her an email (50–60 words) suggesting two types of holidays. Taking into consideration these suggestions your friend can choose one of them:
to go to the seaside for swimming, sunbathing and watersports (water-skiing, windsurfing, beach volleyball etc.);
to go to the mountains for the peace and quiet to be found there (mountaineering, bird-watching, picnics etc.).