I. Reading

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

LITTLE BOXES

In recent years there have been many predictions about what our houses will be in the future. Some experts think we will all live in boxes; others think we may actually live on the moon or another planet! Two things are clear. We will use power from sun, wind or sea and computers will control everything in our lives and especially in our homes.

Every house will have devices to change energy from natural sources into power, we'll build houses that can use this power efficiently. Computers will open and close doors to allow people to come in and out and they will make sure the house and people in it are safe. They will switch on the lights when we go into different rooms switch on gadgets when we ask them to. They will know when the fridge is empty order food automatically. They will even tell us who has visited the house while were out and at what times!

Rooms will be smaller than today but furniture like beds, tables and chairs will come out of the floors and walls when we want to use them. Again, the computer will do this for us.

Some experts predict that computers will control the entire world in the future, so perhaps they might decide to shut us in our little boxes for ever! There's a thought.

1. We may live on the moon in the future.

2. Our energy will come from oil.

____3. Our houses will have no doors.

4. We will order our shopping on the computer.

5. We will sleep on the floors.

II. Writing

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the underlined verbs.

1. I don't feel very well. I wish I ______________________better.

2. I haven't got much money. I wish I________________more. 3. I only speak my language. I wish I_______________English. 4. It's, very hot. I wish it_________cooler.

5. I can't swim very well. I wish I___________faster.

6. Mike is very sad today. I wish he _____________happier.

7. Maths is a really difficult subject. I wish it________________so hard.

8. My sister can't cook. I wish he____________a simple meal.

9. The teacher always gives us a lot of homework. I wish she ________________us so much.

10. Dave is in Spain. I wish I ______________with him.

III. You have just had a wonderful holiday staying with your friends in the country Write an e-mail to your friends. Include this information:

- thank them for your stay;

- what you enjoyed about the countryside;

- suggest where you could meet next time.

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

Examination Card Ns 25

I. Reading

Read the text and answer the questions (1-5).

SO, YOU WANT TO BE ON TELEVISION?

So, you want to be on television? Read about three different ways you can make you dream come true!

A Who Knows?

Have you ever wanted to be on a TV game show? If you think you've got good general knowledge and you're confident enough to appear on TV in front of millions of people, just fill in our application form. You could be a winner on Channel 7's new game show Who Knows? There will be twelve weekly shows and the winner of each show will go on to play a final competition to win two million pounds!

B Watching You!

The producers of the reality show Watching You! are looking for ten new people live in the famous house for ten weeks. Are you funny and talkative? Are you interested in other people? Would you like to become a big star? Send in your application before 7 November, and you could be invited to the auditions in London and Manchester!

C Children's Hour

As viewers know, Dani Byers has left Channel 7's Children's Hour to make a film Hollywood. So, we need someone to take her place as a presenter on the show. We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, intelligent and who loves children. Is that you? Apply now and come for a voice test!

Which show...

1. …will be shorter than three months?

can 22. …can make people very famous?

3. …only needs one person?

4. … offers a lot of money?

5. …wants someone who likes talking?