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MINI TEST 2
I. GRAMMAR (0.2/answer)
Exercise 1: Choose the correct answer
1. At present Mary __________her clothes. She _____________the clothes on Sundays.
A. is washing/often washes B. was washing/has often washed
C. has washed/is often washing D. washes/often washed
2. A: I forgot my wallet. I don’t have any money.
B: Not to worry. I _______________you some.
A. am lending B. am going to C. have lent D. will lend
3. Do you think everything ___________when we _____________from the store?
A. will be finished/get back
B. is finished/will get back
C. is going to finish/are getting back
D. has been finished/will have got back
4. Look! There are a lot of clouds ! It ___________soon.
A. is going to rain B. has been raining C. will be raining D. will have rained
Exercise 2: Complete the following sentences using the words in the box

Where Which Who Whose

5. There’s a film on tonight ______________ I really want to see.

6. Do you know any restaurants _____________ they serve vegetarian dishes?
7. The film, __________________stars Tom Hanks, is based on a book by Dan Brown.
8. Lorenzo, __________________is from Spain originally, has lived here for about ten years.
9. Carla, ___________parents are from Mexico, was born in the UK.
10. Here’s a photo of the hotel ____________we stayed.
Exercise 3: Complete each second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
11. I think John has taken my jacket.
I think my jacket ___________________________________ John.
12. You should cook the chicken for at least an hour.
The chicken __________________________ for at least an hour.
13. They were using hot soapy water to wash all the cars.
All the cars ________________________hot soapy water.
14. They are showing that film at the cinema in town.
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That film ___________________at the cinema in town.
15. I have never seen such a mess in my life.
This is the ____________________________ in my life.
Exercise 4: Rewrite the sentences below without changing their original meaning
16. The chief engineer was instructing all the workers of the plant.
 All the workers___________________________________________________________
17. Somebody has taken some of my books away.
 Some of my books________________________________________________________
18. They will hold the meeting before May Day.
 The meeting_____________________________________________________________
19. They must repair the engine of the car.
 The engine______________________________________________________________
20. France is the country. The best wine is produced there.
 France__________________________________________________________________
21. 1945 was the year. The Second World War ended then.
 1945___________________________________________________________________
22. A waiter served us. He was impolite and impatient.
 The waiter______________________________________________________________
23. A building was destroyed in the fire. It has now been rebuilt.
 The building_____________________________________________________________
24. You met a friend. You hadn’t seen him for years.
 You ___________________________________________________________________
25. My sister loves wearing hats. Her hair is brown.
 My sister,_______________________________________________________________

II. VOCABULARY (0.2/answer)

Choose the correct answer
26. The children were lucky to __________ the fire which destroyed their home.
A. specialise B. survive C. grab D. catch
27. I didn't know what he was talking about. It didn't make ____________.
A. sense B. stuff C. rank D. feeling
28. Joe ________ her bedroom with ribbons and flowers to celebrate her birthday party.
A. marked B. remained C. caught D. decorated
29. With so many areas of forests being cut down, a lot of wildlife is losing its natural
___________.
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A. downtown B. habitat C. place D. environment
30. He was found _________ of robbing money from a restaurant.
A. guilty B. wrong C. incorrect D. brilliant
31. As Tet holiday gets closer, all the streets get more and more __________with shoppers.
A. ancient B. informed C. crowded D. enormous
32. Travelling by train is still one of the safest methods of ___________.
A. transport B. communication C. collection D. recreation

III. READING (0.2/answer)

Polar Bear Makes the List
In spring 2008, the polar bear was placed on the endangered species list. According to the USA's
Endangered Species Act, an endangered species is an animal, plant or any other kind of wildlife that is
likely to face extinction in its natural habitat. Polar bears had already been categorized as a
"threatened" species which the ESA defines as one that is likely to become "endangered" in the
foreseeable future.
The polar bear is the first animal that has been classified as endangered due primarily to global
warming. Global warming is a form of climate change caused by increased levels of carbon dioxide
and other greenhouse gases that become trapped in the atmosphere. Oil and gas heaters, engines using
oil or petrol (or gasoline) and coal-powered electricity plants all require fossil fuels that lead to global
warming. Renewable energy sources or renewables that don't cause global warming include solar,
wind and hydro-electricity power. These alternative forms of power, as well as the science of climate
change, have been strongly attacked by many of the world's biggest companies in order to protect the
huge profits they make from fossil fuels. They do this even though they're fully aware of how much
fossil fuels are damaging our planet and endangering many of the species we share it with.
The polar bear's habitat is more vulnerable to global warming than many other species. Polar bears
live mainly on the sea ice in the Arctic. This is where they hunt for fish and build up fat reserves.
When the ice melts many polar bears move to land and live off their stored fat. In the Arctic, global
warming is causing the ice to melt slightly earlier and form slightly later. This results in a shorter
feeding season for the polar bear. Some risk their lives to find ice. If they have to swim too far they
will drown from exhaustion and hunger. The World Wildlife Fund estimates that over 25% of Arctic
sea ice has disappeared in the past 30 years.
It is not only the polar bear that is at risk in the Arctic. Every species of plant, animal, and insect there
is threatened by global warming. Nevertheless, groups of concerned scientists and environmentalists
such as the World Wildlife Fund often study large carnivores in order to assess the health of an
ecosystem. The Arctic food chain relies on the polar bear. In addition, donations are more commonly
offered for the protection of large animals such as bears or elephants. People in general are less
interested in conservation efforts that protect small wildlife, such as plants or insects. However, by
using donor money to protect the habitats of larger animals through reforestation and similar
programs, entire ecosystems with many threatened or endangered species can be saved.
It is important that animals such as the polar bear make it onto the endangered species list. Once they
are on the list there are laws that protect these animals from being hunted for food or sport. Agencies
also receive money and tools to protect the habitat and recover the species. The goal of removing the
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animal from the list is often achievable. Since the Endangered Species Act was introduced in the US
in 1973, many species have been taken off the list due to increased populations. In fact, it is rare for a
species to go extinct after they make the list. Sadly, many species do go extinct while waiting for
consideration.
Choose the correct answer
33. Which poses the greatest threat to polar bears today?
A. wildlife hunting
B. climate change
C. water pollution
34. What major change has occurred in the polar bear's natural habitat?
A. colder air temperatures
B. less hunger and exhaustion
C. disappearing sea ice
35. Which type of energy contributes to global warming?
A. hydro-electricity
B. coal-generated electricity
C. wind-generated electricity
36. Certain companies use money and political influence to attack climate science and renewables in
order to protect____
A. endangered species
B. natural habitats
C. their future profits
37. The World Wildlife Fund estimates that _______ of Arctic sea ice has disappeared in the past 30
years.
A. over 25%
B. over 20%
C. about 10%
38. What type of conservation efforts are people generally interested in?
A. saving insects and spiders
B. protecting large animals
C. reforestation projects
39. Many threatened or endangered species can be saved by a large___
A. reforestation project
B. food chain
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C. coal mine
40. Thanks to laws that protect them, species that make it onto the endangered species list _______
become extinct.
A. always
B. often
C. rarely
IV. LISTENING (0.2/answer)
ACCOMODATION FORM: RENTAL PROPERTIES

Example

Name: Jane Ryder

Contact phone number: 41 (0044) …………………..

Email address: 42 richard@………………….. co.uk

Occupation: a local 43 …………………..

Type of accommodation:

 a 2-bedroom apartment wanted (must have its own 44…………………..)

 no 45 …………………..required (family bringing theirs)
 a 46 …………………..in the kitchen is preferable

Preferred location: near a 47 …………………..

Maximum rent: 48 …………………..per month

Other requests: the accommodation has to be 49 …………………..in the daytime

How did you first hear about us: through a 50 …………………..