Which person is responsible for the following tasks? Write the correct letter A, B or C next to
questions 26 – 30. (You may use any letter more than once)
A. Simon
B. Kelly
C. Fiona
(26) introduce and end the talk .....................
(27) talk about the historical perspective .....................
(28) talk about the contemporary situation .....................
(29) book the technical equipment .....................
(30) build the presentation .....................
26. London (change) __________a lot since we first (come) __________ to live here.
27. While we (talk) __________on the phone the children (start) __________fighting and (break) __________a window
28. He used to talk to us for hours about all the interesting things he (do) __________ in his life.
29. You know she (stand) __________looking at that picture for the last twenty minutes.
30. I (spend) __________ a lot of time travelling since I (get) __________this new job.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.
Thomas Edison was one of the greatest inventors of the world. He was responsible for more than one thousand inventions including the electric light bulb and the record player. He also created the world’s first industrial research laboratory. Edison was born in 1847 in Ohio, USA. When he was 10 years old, he set up a small laboratory after he had read a science book his mother showed him. In 1869, he borrowed some money and began to make inventions. In 1876 he built a new laboratory so that he could spend all his time inventing. He planned to turn out minor inventions every ten days and a ‘big trick’ every six months. He developed many devices that brought great benefits to people’s life. He once said that the value of an idea lay in the using of it. Edison died in 1931, after having a remarkably productive life.
Question 28. Who is Thomas Edison?
A.Thomas Edison was one of the greatest inventors of the world.
B.Thomas Edison didn’t one of the greatest inventors of the world.
C.Thomas Edison were one of the greatest inventors of the world.
D.Thomas Edison wasn’t one of the greatest inventors of the world.
Question 29. When and where was he born?
A.Edison was born in 1838 in Ohio, USA.
B.Edison was born in 1847 in Ohio, USA.
C.Edison was born in 1846 in Ohio, USA.
D.Edison was born in 1828 in Ohio, USA.
Question 30: What did he build in 1876?
A.In 1876 he built a new laboratory.
B.In 1876 he built a new house.
C.In 1876 he didn’t build a new laboratory.
D.In 1876 he built a new factory
Question 31.What did he develop?
A.He develops many devices that brought great benefits to people’s life.
B.He didn’t developed many devices that brought great benefits to people’s life.
C.He developed many devices that brought great benefits to people’s life.
D.He doesn’t develop many devices that brought great benefits to people’s life.
Question 32. How many inventions did he make?
A.He is more than one thousand inventions.
B.He may more than one thousand inventions.
C.He make more than one thousand inventions.
D.He made more than one thousand inventions.
SPEAKING: In about 2 minutes you:
Imagine that your best friend is going to have a birthday party next week, and talk about the options you are considering, then choose ONE present for her and explain why it is the best
III. You are going to read a magazine article about children performing in musical shows in theatres. For questions 1-15, choose from the people (A – D). The people may be chosen more than once. Write your answers in ‘Your answers’ part.
Which person mentions... children getting upset if they are not chosen for a show? the number of children performing in a show? children providing assistance during a show? the need for a child performer to be noticeable during a show? a desire to continue being involved in shows? a common opinion of child performers? the maximum amount of time children spend performing in a show? the range of abilities children acquire from performing in a show? a reason for not continuing to be involved in shows? a belief that it is not a good idea for children to be performers? | Your answers: 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________ 6. ________ 7. ________ 8. ________ 9. ________ 10. ________ 11. ________ 12. ________ 13. ________ 14. ________ 15. ________ |
Kids on stage
Children are performing in popular musicals in many London theatres. We talked to
various people about the phenomenon of children on stage.
A. THE DIRECTOR
Andrew Tyler chooses children to appear in stage musicals
I’m not only looking for children who can sing, dance and act, they also have to have lively
personalities and a lot of confidence - it’s essential that they grab the audience’s attention and if they can’t do that, I don’t choose them. When I’m working on a show, I start by contacting agents and telling them what I need, and then I hold auditions for as many children as I can. When the children have been chosen, I draw up the contracts for them and the schedule for performances - there are usually three teams of children for each show and they perform according to a rota system. No child is in a show for more than six months. Being in a show is tiring for the children because they have to combine it with going to school, but they have a great time and they learn an enormous amount about discipline, teamwork and concentration, as well as special skills such as choreography and singing.
B. THE YOUNG PERFORMER
Emily Gould is currently appearing in a popular London show
I love musicals and I’m thrilled to be in this one. I’ve got quite a big part and have to sing a song all by myself in one scene. I’m always pretty nervous during each performance because I’m worried that I might make a mistake. But at the same time I’m excited about doing it and I feel quite proud of myself when I’m on the stage. I’m one of the youngest children in the show - the age range is five to thirteen. The older children are good to me - they remind me about what I have to do next and encourage me a lot. I don’t have time to be in any of the sports teams at school, which is a shame because I’d like to do that too, but acting and singing are great. I want to keep on performing in musicals for the next few years at least, though I’m not sure I want it to be my career.
C. THE STAGE MOTHER
Anita Benfield’s son Tom is currently appearing in a popular musical in London
Tom started going to a local drama school when he was five. Last year, the head of the school suggested that he was good enough to audition for this musical. I took him to a series of four auditions and he got the part. We’d had no experience of the audition process and although he got the part, I thought it was horrible. The vast majority of the children get rejected. At the end of each audition, dozens of children burst into tears when they were told that they hadn’t been successful - they were absolutely devastated. When Tom got chosen, we were given the schedule for the ten weeks of rehearsals - I hadn’t realized how much time would be taken up. It’s all rather exhausting - for the parents as much as the children. When the performances start, you get a timetable of the performances the child will be appearing in. But he also has to be available at short notice to replace a child who is ill, and this makes it hard to plan anything. Because of that, we can't book a holiday and recently we weren’t able to attend a family wedding.
D. THE EX-CHILD STAR
Ian Miller was a child star in the 1980s
My parents were very keen for me to be on the stage and I showed a lot of talent for it when I was a child. By the time I was ten, I’d been in a number of stage musicals and also appeared in various TV series. When I went to secondary school, I stopped performing because I developed other interests and lost my enthusiasm for it - I didn’t want to give up so much time to do it, I wanted to do what my friends were doing. I enjoyed my time as a child performer but I didn’t miss it when I stopped. Lots of child performers don’t go on to become successful adult performers even if they want to. People in the business tend to think that they aren’t capable of developing into good adult performers and they aren’t taken seriously when they’re older. I don’t want my own children to do it - I think performing can be very stressful for children and I think it’s much better for children to concentrate on getting a good education and then train to be a performer when they’re older, if they want to.
25)This terrorist has kept 3 hostages for a week.
26)He hasn't seen you for years.
27- The examiner will read the passage 3 times.
28- An earthquake destroyed the town.
29)He didn't type the letter last night.
30)He gave me a knife to cut this bread.
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Use the correct form of the word given in each sentence.
25. She's always worried about the (safe) ______ of her family.
26. Don't leave the light on. It wastes (electric) ______.
27. This river is very (danger) ______ for swimmers.
28. You must put all medicines in (lock) ______ cupboards.
talk about you topic talk about the cause and effect of the pollution
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imagine that your best friend is going to have a birthday party next week, and talk about the options you are considering, then choose one present for her and explain why it is the best
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Mark the letter A, B, C, D to indicate the underlined part that needs correction in each of the following questions.
32. It’s dangerous to explore the depth of the ocean, doesn’t it?
A. to explore B. the C. of D. doesn’t it
33. I just want to talk about what my friends and I spend our free time.
A. to talk B. about C. what D. our
34. I’d rather making crafts than listen to music.
A. making B. than C. listen D. to
