3. Complete the following text with the correct word derived from the words in brackets.

The Masai people of 1. _____________ (centre) Africa are one of the few ancient tribes that remain almost untouched by 2. ____________ (civilise) as we know it today. They are a very close-knit people and live in clans, with the eldest members of the tribe acting as 3. _____________ (lead). The food they eat consists 4. ______________ (sole) of produce that they have grown and meat that their warriors have caught while hunting. Only Masai men are allowed to hunt while the women are responsible for the 5.____________ (cultivate) of grains and vegetables.

4. Find the odd word out.

1. reveal – conceal – uncover – expose

2. gather – pick – deal – collect

3. recommend – attend – suggest – propose

4. trailers – inhabitants – residents – population

5. Choose the correct item.

1. Sam was so tired that he caught the wrong train by … .

a) error b) fault c) mistake d) oversight

2. Are there any … reasons why you don’t like him?

a) specific b) chief c) main d) characteristic

3. Her … towards her mother was rude and unacceptable.

a) handling b) treatment c) behaviour d) position

4. There was a huge firework … to celebrate the royal wedding.

a) display b) exhibition c) show d) performance

5. She … the identity of the murderer to the police.

a) demonstrated b) uncovered c) revealed d) exposed

6. People have an endless … with Hollywood film stars.

a) attraction b) appeal c) charm d) fascination

6. Fill in the blanks with a suitable word.

A) culture; custom; tradition; civilization

1. The Incas were an ancient South American _____________. 2. Music is an important part of __________. 3. The Japanese have a __________ of bowing to each other when they meet. 4. It is a Christmas __________ to hang out a stocking on Christmas Eve.

B) race; match; game; contest

1. The runners were extremely tired after the _________. 2. The football ________ was called off because of the rain. 3. The children played a ___________ of football. 4. My sister entered a beauty ___________ and came second.

C) occasion; incident; episode; event

1. In the ________ of fire, raise the alarm. 2. A nasty _________ took place outside that bar last night: two men were stabbed. 3. On that __________, she was lost for words. 4. This is the second _________ of the TV series.

D) fair, festival; bazaar; gala

1. The children enjoyed the rides at the fun __________. 2. A __________ performance took place to mark the Queen’s birthday. 3. The Cannes film ____________ is a big event for the film industry. 4. I bought a jar of home-made jam at the church ____________.

7. For questions 1-15,read the text below. Some of the lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there. If the line is correct, put a tick (V) by the number in the answer boxes provided. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the answer boxes provided.

Toys

0	Toys are tools that they help children to	they
00	enjoy that vital activity, play. Play is the	V
1	means of by which children learn about the
2	world and how to be use their bodies Toys
3	also help children develop the ability
4	to use up their imagination. It is not always
5	the most expensive a toy that they find most
6	fascinating. The most best toys for young
7	children include jigsaw and pull-along toys
8	on a string. Balls and climbing frames help children
9	to develop movement skills. The children really
10	like to playing in paddling pools or sandpits.
11	They also like to copy after their parents,
12	so they enjoy small versions of kitchen and
13	garage equipment. In the fact, almost anything
14	can be turned into a play. Children love
15	playing and will use whatever is at their hand.

7. Read the text and decide which word A. B, C or D best fits each space.