1.1.   Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D

Did you know that on average we forget about 80% of the medical information a doctor might give us? This fascinating information came to light as a result of a study carried out by Utrecht University. What is even more interesting is that almost half of what we think we remember is wrong.

Why do you think this is? Well, it‘s not as complicated as you may think. You see, going to the doctor fills most people with anxiety and when we are really nervous and stressed we are more likely to focus on the diagnosis rather than the treatment. Therefore, we know what is wrong with as but have no idea what to do about it.

Here are some good tips to keep in mind when seeing a doctor. Always write down any important information. What would be even better is, if your doctor agreed, to record your consultation. This way, you can replay the advice at home, where you are more likely to absorb it. If you believe the situation is serious or you‘re really worried, seek the help of a family member. Just ask them to accompany you to listen in. This way you can be absolutely sure about what the doctor has told you and avoid falling into the same trap that most people do. (Source: Traveler 6)

1.   According to the passage, the information doctors give us                   .

A.  is about 50% wrong                   B. is only 80% correct

C. is mostly forgotten                     D. is usually not enough

2.   The word “complicated” in the passage is opposite in meaning to .

A.  good                   B. quick                      C. short                       D. simple

3.   The author says that when people consult a doctor,                   .

A.   they always believe that their situation is serious         B. they are interested in knowing what they should do

C. they only want to know what is wrong with them        D. they usually have a family member with

4.   The word “absorb” in the passage is closest in meaning to .

A.  digest                 B. inhale                     C. swallow                  D. take in

5.   The author suggests recording the consultant in order to                   .

A.   play it to your family members to get their opinions    B. refer to it later to better understand your condition

C. replay it to write down any important information       D. use it as evidence against your doctor if necessary

1.1.   Read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D fits each space.

Do you want to be fitter and healthier? Would you like to look younger? Do you want to feel (1) relaxed? Then try a few days at a health farm. Health farms are becoming of the most  popular places (3)  _ a short break. I went to Henley Manor for a weekend. It’s (4) largest health farm in the country but it isn’t the most expensive. After two days of exercise and massage  I (5) ten times better. But the best thing for me was the food. It was all very healthy of (6) , but it was expensive too!

If you’re looking for something a (7) cheaper, try a winter break. Winter is the darkest and the coldest (8 ) of the year, and it can also be the (9) time for your body. We all eat too (10) and we don‘t take enough exercise. A lot of health farms offer lower prices from Monday to Friday from November to March.

1.  A. like                 B. more                       C. less             D. similar

2.  A. once               B. first                         C. one              D. none

3.  A. with                B. of                            C. to                D. for

4.  A. the                  B. an                            C. a                  D. x

5.  A. feel                 B. felt                          C. fell              D. fall

6.  A. all                   B. out                          C. course         D. them

7.  A. little               B. few                         C. a little         D. a few

8.  A. period            B. moment                  C. time            D. part

9.  A. worst              B. good                       C. best             D. great

10.A. many             B. a lot                        C. lot of           D. much

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Question 21-24: Read the description of some words. Write the correct words in the boxes.

Question 21:  This is the place which you should go to if you want to send letters. (10 letters)

Question 22:  If you write this on the envelope, your letter goes to the right place (7 letters)

Question 23: You should go to this place if you like history and you want to look at old things (6 letters)

Question 24: Fill in the missing word to complete the English proverb “Behind every great man there‘s a great ________.” (5 letters)

Question 17-20: Read the following passage and circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the answer to each of the following questions.

It is five o‘clock in the evening when Rene Wagner comes home from work. She walks into the living room and looks at her three children. They are 14,13 and 9 years old. They are watching TV. The living room is a mess. There are dirty socks on the floor and cookies on the sofa. Games and toys are everywhere. Rene is angry, “This place is a mess” she tells her children, “I can‘t work all day and then do housework all evenings. I’m not going to do housework!” Rene doesn‘t do housework. She doesn‘t clean or wash dishes. She doesn‘t wash clothes, either. Every evening she sits on the sofa and watches TV.

After two weeks, every plate, fork and glass in the house is dirty. All the children‘s clothes are dirty.

Every garbage basket is full. The house is a mess.

Then, one day Rene comes home from work and gets a big surprise. The kitchen is clean. The children clean the kitchen ! The next day, the living room is clean, and the children are washing their clothes. Rene tells the

children “OK, I‘ll do the housework again. But you have to help me.”  

Now Rene and her three children do the housework together. Then they all sit on the sofa and watch TV !

17. When Rene came home from work, she found the house ……………. .

A. clean and dirty       B. dirty and tidy          C. dirty and untidy             D. clean but untidy

18. Rene told her children ………………….. .

A. to do the housework                       B. she couldn‘t do housework

C. not to do housework                       D. she wouldn‘t do housework

19. Two weeks later, the house was ……………… .

A. very clean               B. a mess                     C. tidy                         D. rather dirty

20. Now Rene does housework again because …………………. .

A. her children help her.                                 B. they can watch TV together.

C. her children wash their clothes.                 D. her children don‘t do it.

Question 14-16: Circle the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the most suitable response to complete each of the following exchanges.

Question 14: Susan accidentally stepped on Denise‘s foot. – Susan: “Oops! I‘m sorry, Denise.”

– Denise: “______”

A. You shouldn’t do that.       B. It’s alright.             C. You are welcome.      D. It’s nonsense.

Question 15: Hana and Jenifer are talking about a book they have just read. – Hana: “The book is really interesting and educational.”  – Jenifer: “______”

A. I’d love it.                                      B. That’s nice of you to say so.

C. I couldn’t agree more.                    D. Don’t mention it.

Question 16: -“Please, lock the door carefully before you leave the room.” “_________________________.”

A.I’m sorry. I did it last night.                        B.I won’t tell you when I do it.

C.That’s for sure.                                            D.I’m thinking of selling the house.