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Task 1

You are going to read an article about the man voted best-dressed on
the internet. For statements 1 to 6, decide if they are True (A) or False
(B)

THE BEST-DRESSED MAN

A man who has been voted best-dressed for two years by one of the
web’s biggest fashion communities has revealed he only spends $40
(£31.70) on clothes each week. Joseph Knowles is a student from
Vancouver and has taken the crown of best-dressed man for the
second year. Knowles, in his early 20s, regularly uploads images of his
outfits in a thread called “What are you wearing today?. He’s
undoubtedly a photogenic man with a physique that wears clothes
well, and his photos are good quality and well-composed, but it’s not
just his skill at putting together outfits that has impressed other users
- Knowles has a real ability for creating stylish looks on a budget. His
secret? Charity shops. “I buy almost exclusively used clothing from no-
name brands and tailor my own stuff”. He shops at least twice a week
and takes the time to look through every item in each shop, including
the women’s sections and he believes the prints, patterns and fabrics
are more interesting than men’s clothing. Knowles has become an
expert charity store shopper and can now find the pieces worth
considering simply by running his hand over the rail. But it’s not only
buying second-hand clothes that leaves Knowles looking so stylish - he
makes everything himself. After buying a sewing machine (at a charity
shop, naturally), Knowles turned to YouTube to learn how to use it,
destroying “at least ten to 15 pairs” of trousers before successfully

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creating anything wearable. Currently applying to do a Masters in
Physiotherapy, Knowles spends his free time writing, styling and doing
photography. For a while, he followed the Reddit thread without
posting anything, and it was only before going on a date one evening
that he decided to upload a snap of his outfit. It was “just to see if I
was doing something right, if I was doing something wrong,” he says.
“The community in general was great at giving feedback. It was a
great learning point.” And it appears the student has become the
master.

1. Joseph Knowles won once a prize because of his clothes.

T/f
2. Joseph Knowles wears only designer clothes.
T/F
3. He finds women’s clothes quickly in charity shops.
T/F
4. His sewing machine was bought on the Internet.
T/F
5. He is now following his interests.
T/F
6. His success on the Internet was purely accidental.
T/F

Task 2
Choose the correct options to complete the text.

The end of cash?

A lot of people carry (1) any / a little cash to pay for small, everyday
items. But in (2) some / the countries – Iceland and Sweden, for example - cash
is disappearing. Card payments are becoming a lot more common, and Apple,
Samsung and a (3) few / much other companies want to replace coins and
paper money with (4) the / - mobile payment systems, which (5) - / a little
shoppers can use to pay for things with (6) a/ - mobile phone.
However, in '(7) much / many parts of the world, (8) the /many public isn’t
ready for the change. According to research in the UK, (9) a few / a lot of British
shoppers -
more than 70% - are worried about mobile payments.

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There’s one other possible problem with cashless payments. According to
research by the American Psychological Association, with cash, we can easily
see how (10) much / a few money we have. So when we use it to pay, we feel
(11) a little / many pain - it hurts to spend money. With card payments,
however, we don’t have (12) some / any way to see that our money is
disappearing, and so it’s easier to spend more.

Task 3
You are going to read an extract from a story by Louisa May Alcott. For
questions 1-6, choose the sentence from the list (A-I) that best fits
each gap in the text. There are TW0 extra sentences that you do not
need to use.

Little Women

As we came down to breakfast that morning, with very shiny faces and
clean aprons, (0) E. "Happy New Year, papa! Where is mother?" we cried. "A
little boy came begging and said they were starving at home, so your mother
went to see. Here she is." As papa spoke, in came mamma, looking very cold,
rather sad, and very much excited. “(1) ________________ ," she cried; and we sat
staring at her, with the breakfast untouched before us. "Not far away from here,
lies a poor woman with a little new-born baby. Six children are huddled into one
bed to keep from freezing, because they have no fire. (2) ________________, and
the oldest boy came here totell me they were starving on this really cold day.
My little girls, will you give them your breakfast, as a New Year's gift?" (3)
________________, and looked at the nice, hot porridge, creamy milk, and good
bread and butter; for we were brought up like English children, and never drank
tea or coffee, or ate anything but porridge for our breakfast. "I wish we'd eaten
it up," thought I, (4) ________________, and very hungry."I'm so glad you came
before we began," said Nan, cheerfully. "May I go and help carry it to the poor,
little children?" asked Beth, who had the kindest heart that everbeat under a
pinafore. "I can carry the lassy pot," said little May, proudly giving the thing she
loved best."And I shall take all the porridge," I burst in, really ashamed of my
first feeling. "You shall put on your things and help me, and (5)
________________," said mother, beginning to pile thebread and butter into a big
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basket. We were soon ready, and the procession set out. (6) ________________
and coal on the other; mamma next,with a bundle of warm things and the
teapot; Nan and I carried a pail of hot porridge between us, and each a pitcher
of milk; Beth brought some cold meat; May the "lassy pot," and her old hood
and boots; and Betsey, the girl, behind with a bag of potatoes and some meal.
Fortunately, it was early, and we went along back streets, so few people saw
us, and no one laughed at the funny party.

A. CHILDREN, DON'T BEGIN TILL YOU HEAR WHAT I HAVE TO SAY

B. FIRST, PAPA, WITHA BASKET OF WOOD ON ONE ARM
C. PAPA MADE A SPLENDID FIRE IN THE OLD FIREPLACE
D. THERE IS NOTHING TO EAT OVER THERE
E. WE FOUND FATHER ALONE IN THE DINING ROOM
F. WE SAT SILENT A MINUTE
G. WHAT A POOR, BARE, MISERABLE PLACE IT WAS
H. WHEN WE COME BACK, WE'LL GET SOMETHING TO EAT
I. BECAUSE I WAS RATHER A SELFISH CHILD

Task 4
You are going to read an article about learning English. There are
eight gaps. For questions 1-8, choose the option (a, b or c) which best
fits in each statement, as in the example (0 – C)

How can I improve my English listening skill?

At many universities, for example, teachers talk for long (0) _____ of time
in English. You also may listen to recordings in English. Here are some things
you can (1) _____ before, during and after this kind of intensive listening.
Imagine that you will hear a lecture about rainforests. (2) _____ you listen, think
of what you already know. What kind of plants, animals or people live in
rainforests? Are they in danger? Are there any related English words that you
know? These (3) _____ can help you get ready to listen. As you listen, keep your
brain active by asking yourself other questions like: “Am I following the main
points? What do I need to remember?” Be sure to take (4) _____ or record the
lecture so you can listen later. You will probably hear new words you do not
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understand. Write them down. Then listen more (5) _____, does the speaker
explain them? Is there a picture in the classroom or in your textbook that shows
their meanings? If not, use the other words around them to (6) _____. You can
find the definitions later. Afterward, think about how much you understood. If
you can, ask your teacher a question (7) _____ whatever you did not
understand. React to the lecture with your own (8) _____, even if you only do
this in your notes or with a classmate. Your reaction could be: “I think people
should work harder to protect rainforests.”

0. A. FRAGMENTS B. HOURS C. PERIODS

1. A. GUESS B. THINK C. TRY
2. A. AFTER B. AS SOON AS C. BEFORE
3. A. FACTS B. QUESTIONS C. SKILLS
4. A. INFORMATION B. NOTES C. OPINIONS
5. A. CAREFULLY B. HARDLY C. QUIETLY
6. A. FIND B. GUESS C. LOOK
7. A. ABOUT B. FOR C. OF
8. A. EMOTIONS B. IDEAS C. WORDS

Task 5
Match each question with the best response (a-f).
1 Do you have any coins for the parking meter?
2 Are there any customers waiting to be served?
3 Is there a spare laptop I can use?
4 Do you mind if I make a few phone calls?
5 How much traffic is there today?
6 Do you have a few minutes, so we can talk?

a No problem.
b Sorry, I don’t have a lot of time right now.
c I have a few. What do you need?
d No, there aren’t,
e There isn’t much,
f No, sorry, there isn’t.
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task 6
Match the get expressions in bold with the correct
definitions (a-h).

1. I've lost my car keys and I can’t get into my car!

2. The test is hard, so don't be surprised if you get a few answers wrong.
3. The thieves were very quiet and didn’t get caught.
4. I will get in touch with Pilar later this week.
5. Where can I get rid of my old computer?
6. When you get to know the building, you won’t have any problems
finding your way.
7. Where should I get off the bus if I want to go to the art museum?
8. I’m getting plenty of sleep because I don’t want to get ill before my
exams.

a. be discovered
b. enter
c. become sick
d. learn about
e. be incorrect
f. leave, exit from
g. throw away
h. contact

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Answers

Task1
1. F
2. F
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. t

task 2
Here are the correct answers:

1. a little
2. some
3. a few
4. - (no article)
5. -(no article)
6. a
7. many
8. the
9. a lot of
10. much
11. a little
12. any
task 3

0 E. WE FOUND FATHER ALONE IN THE DINING ROOM

1 A. CHILDREN, DON'T BEGIN TILL YOU HEAR WHAT I HAVE TO SAY
2 D. THERE IS NOTHING TO EAT OVER THERE
3 F. WE SAT SILENT A MINUTE
4 I. BECAUSE I WAS RATHER A SELFISH CHILD
5 H. WHEN WE COME BACK, WE'LL GET SOMETHING TO EAT
6 B. FIRST, PAPA, WITH A BASKET OF WOOD ON ONE ARM

Task 4
0 C. PERIODS
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1 C. TRY
2 C. BEFORE
3 B. QUESTIONS
4 B. NOTES
5 A. CAREFULLY
6 B. GUESS
7 A. ABOUT
8 B. IDEAS

Task 5
1. c
2. d
3. f
4. a
5. e
6. b

task 6
1. b
2. e
3. a
4. h
5. g
6. d
7. f
8. c