I. Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D).

ANISH KAPOOR

As a sculptor, I need a large studio space and four assistants to help me, so I can't really work from home. When I get to my studio, I change into some old work clothes. None of them are very clean because of the job I do. The studio even has a washing ma­chine because our clothes smell so bad a lot of the time. I usually prefer the studio to be quiet, but I sometimes listen to extremely loud opera music. That's when my assistants think I'm being most creative.

I'm doing some work in Naples at the moment so I have to travel to Italy or some other country at least once a week. Back in England, lunch in the studio is very simple and at 1:30 I always stop for 45 minutes to read. I particularly enjoy philosophy and poetry. My family and I only go out once a week. I don't really have time to cook during the week, but at the weekend or when I'm on holiday, I take whatever's in the fridge and create something interesting.

At the end of the day I turn on the TV and watch a news programme or documen­tary until 11 pm. As soon as I get into bed, I fall asleep. At the side of my bed I have a notebook and sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night and write things down. A sculptor needs ideas and I never know when they'll come to me so I need to be ready.

1. In this text Anish is describing__________________________________.

A the clothes he likes to wear B the things he does every day C his favourite TV programme D his choice of music

2. What does Anish say about his work?____________________________.

A It is very tiring.

B It is very dirty.

C It is very healthy.

D It is very interesting.

3. What would a reader learn about Anish from the text? _______________.

A He is a very good musician.

B He cooks twice a week.

C He has trouble sleeping.

D He regularly travels abroad.

4. What does Anish say about his working day? ______________________.

A He listens to music all the time.

B He takes at least one break. C His family visit regularly.

D He never eats in the studio.

5.What might Anish say about his work?_______________.

A I can be creative even when I’m not working

B I look forward for leaving the studio at the end of the day

C I get all my best ideas when I’m in the studio.

D My assistants are far too noisy when I want to be creative.

II. Writing

Complete the sentences with a, an, the or no article (-).

1. How many aunts have you got?

2. Have you seen latest James Bond film?

3. I'm collecting money for Susan's leaving present.

4.1 hope you have happy birthday.

5. A hairdresser is a person who cuts hair.

6. Can I have apple, please?

7. Did you see news on TV last night?

8. The fastest animal in the world is cheetah.

9. Can you speak Russian?

10. Would you like cup of tea?

III. Write an e-mail to your friend who wants to know more about a famous city in your country. Include this information:

- write about interesting things to see or do there;

- an interesting fact about it.

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.

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