Examination Card Ns 1

I. Reading

Read the text and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

BODIAM CASTLE

If you go sightseeing in the south of England, you must not miss one of the most beautiful medieval castles ever built - Bodiam Castle. Bodiam is everyone's fairytale castle. Although time and man's hand have ruined the inside, its outer walls and towers stand as they did when completed in 1388. Like many medieval castles, Bodiam was both the fortress and the residence of a lord - in this case Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a knight.

Sir Edward's castle was designed in the most up-to-date style. Its layout was simple but effective. It had a rectangular shape and there was a tower at each of the four corners. It was surrounded by a moat, a deep pool filled with water protecting the castle from attack­ers. The trees around the moat had to be cut up to avoid giving cover to an attacker. The only way leading inside the castle was through a wooden bridge over the moat.

Bodiam Castle looked splendid. Its size was impressive. It was probably one of the largest buildings in Sussex in the late fourteenth century. Perhaps as many as one thou­sand men worked on its construction and they came from all over England. They de­signed and built Bodiam's rooms, halls, chapels and many kitchens which are now open to the public.

Bodiam was home to many residents over the years. Although built for war, life there was usually peaceful because Bodiam was never attacked. It was captured twice without resistance, in both cases by other Englishmen. In 1916, it was purchased by Lord Curzon, who took good care of its ruins, carrying out the most necessary repairs. In 1925, he asked the National Trust to look after the castle and its beautiful coun­tryside.

1. Bodiam Castle was built in the late fourteenth century.

2. Bodiam Castle's first owner was a knight.

3. There was water around the castle.

4. There was one large kitchen in the castle.

5. Although the castle was a lord's residence, it was never peaceful.

6. Lord Curzon gave Bodiam Castle to the National Trust.

II. Writing

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets: Present Simple or Present Continuous.

1. He (not I to play) the drums regularly.

2. No, I don't like that band now. I (to listen) to Muse

these days. Do you know them?

3. He's so boring! He usually (to talk) about his favou­rite sports team and I'm not interested in it!

4. My girlfriend (not I to understand) why I like heavy

metal.

3. Look, he__________________ (to fall) asleep again! I can’t believe it!

4. _________________________ (he/to read) anything at the moment?

5. His father ______________________ (to prefer) detective stories.

8. _________________________ (her husband/to come) from Wales?

III. Write greeting Christmas card

Examination Card Ns 2

I. Reading

Read an article and match the headings (A-G) to the paragraphs (1-6). There is one extra heading which you do not need to use.

A Be Careful What You Buy

B Dangerous Diets

C Life in the Fast Lane

D Can You Give up Chocolate?

E New Diet - New Life!

F Some Healthy Advice

G You Know What's Good for You

EAT YOUR WAY TO GOOD HEALTH

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We all know that a varied diet with the right combination of protein, carbohydrates and fresh fruit and vegetables is necessary for good health.

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However, modern living and a busy lifestyle often mean that many of us don't have time to eat proper well-balanced meals. We seem to be relying too much on 'fast foods' to match our fast lives. The problem with these foods though is that they are high in bad things like fat and calories, but low in the good things like vitamins and minerals. If you are only eating this sort of 'junk' food, then you've got a poor diet.

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A poor diet can lead to lots of health problems. These include allergies and tiredness or much more serious illnesses such as cancer and heart disease. The additives which are put in processed foods can also cause illness. Additives are used to add colour, fla­vour and long life to foods, but they can be quite harmful if you eat too many of them.

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If you eat raw and organic foods, you will be much healthier. Therefore, it makes sense to eat organically grown fruit and vegetables whenever you can. Try to stop drink­ing coffee and stop using sugar, too. Also, it is good idea to take vitamin and mineral tablets if you know your diet is not as healthy as it should be.

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A good time to think about healthy eating is when you are shopping, read the list of ingredients on food packets to find out if there are a lot of additives so you can avoid them. Foods that contain a lot of additives include: processed meats, soft drinks, tinned fruit, margarine and biscuits.

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All in all, a few simple changes to your diet can make a big difference to your health. Eat the right things and you can eat your way to good health.

II. Writing

Complete the sentences with the correct question tags.

1. He doesn't like you, ?

2. You went there yesterday, ?

3. She won't be late for our meeting, ?

4. They haven't done it yet,_______________________________?

5. You can come at 5 pm,________________________________?

6. He has already finished his project,_______________________?

7. It isn't very expensive,_________________________________?

8. You will be able to come,_______________________________?

9. They told us the truth, ,___________________?

10. You don't really believe it, _________________________?

III. Your English flatmate had organised a surprise party before you left the country. Write a note to him/her. Include this information:

thank your friend for the party;

say what you liked best;

invite him/her to come to your country.

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

Examination Card Ns 3