Part 2: Fill in each blank with a suitable word deriving from the word in the brackets. Number ONE has been done for you. (15 marks)

The stories (1. CALL) …….. The Thousand and One Nights are also known as the Arabian Nights, although many come from Iran and India. The Arab world has, however, made them (2. FAME) …….. and some of the (3. HEROICALLY) …….., such as Ali Baba and the Sultan Haroun Al Rashid, are (4. PURITY) …….. Arab figures. In the story of Ali Baba, forty thieves plan a surprise (5. ATTACKING) ……..    on Ali, by hiding in large jars inside a cave. They are (6. DISCOVERY) …….. by a slave, however, who saves Ali Baba by pouring (7. BOIL) …….. oil on the thieves in the jars. The tales (8. SPECIAL ) …….. describe clever or (9. UNLUCK)………… heroes like Ali Baba or Sinbad the Sailor managing to escape all the (10. ENDANGER) …….. which they have to (11. FACIAL) …….. while acquiring both the beautiful heroine and immense wealth.

Part 2:  Read the text below and choose the correct answer for each space. (10 points)

FAMILY BLUES

Do you have a good (1) …….. with your brothers and sisters or do they drive you crazy? Most brothers and sisters (2) …….. from time to time. There’s nothing (3) …….. with that - it’s a basic animal instinct. Baby kittens fight for the mother cat’s attention. And human brothers and sisters (4) …….. out for very similar reasons. They think they should have more attention, or more space, or more privacy. (5) …….., although a little jealousy is natural in families, constant fighting can make life a misery. You don’t need to be best buddies with your brother or sister but you should show them respect. Getting aggressive and (6) …….. your temper isn’t the best way to win an argument. In fact, it’s a complete (7) …….. of time. So next time your brother or sister annoys you or starts to (8) …….. you about, take a deep breath, stay calm, and make it clear you want to stop the fights. They probably don’t enjoy arguing all the time, (9) ……... If you sit down and discuss things, you may find you have a lot more (10) …….. common than you knew!

1.            A. relationship   B. friendship                       C. relations                         D. relative

2.            A. dispute                            B. discuss                             C. disagree                          D. disturb

3.            A. wrong                             B. bad                                   C. false                                 D. incorrect

4.            A. drop                 B. stand                               C. break                               D. fall

5.            A. And                  B. But                                    C. Also                  D. So

6.            A. throwing                        B. showing                          C. making                            D. losing

7.            A. mistake                           B. waste                               C. miss                  D. loss

8.            A. mess                                B. bully                                 C. nag                                   D. spoil

9.            A. too                                    B. also                                   C. either                               D. as well

10.          A. on                                     B. at                                       C. for                                     D. in

Part 2: For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it has the closest meaning to the first sentence, using the WORD given. DO NOT change the word given. Use between THREE AND SIX WORDS, including the word given. (5 points)

1. We’ve decided where we’re going on holiday.                                              UP

àWe’ve …………………………………..where we’re going on holiday.

2. We found it difficult to choose.                                                                                             WAS

àIt …………………………………..for us to make.

3. They’ve postponed the meeting until January to give the management team longer time to decide.                                                                                                                                   OFF

àThe meeting…………………………………..until January to give the give the management team longer time to decide.                                                                                                           

4. They haven’t decided whether to sack him or not.                                      COME

àThey haven’t …………………………………..about whether to sack him or not.

5. She thought she might want to buy some souvenirs so she took some extra money with her.                                                                                                                                                                CASE

àShe took some extra money with her…………………………………..some souvenirs.

Part 1:  For each question, complete the second sentence in such a way that it is as similar in meaning as possible to the one printed before it. (5 points)

1. They could easily win the game. 

They have...........................................................................................................

2. Bob needs to clean his car.

It’s  high...........................................................................................................

3. It’s impossible for me not to laugh when he starts singing.

I can’t...........................................................................................................

4. I just can’t wait for the Christmas holidays!

I am...........................................................................................................

5. People say swimming is good exercise for your back.

Swimming ...........................................................................................................

Part 2: Fill in each blank with a suitable word deriving from the word in the brackets. Number ONE has been done for you. (15 marks)

The stories (1. CALL) …….. The Thousand and One Nights are also known as the Arabian Nights, although many come from Iran and India. The Arab world has, however, made them (2. FAME) …….. and some of the (3. HEROICALLY) …….., such as Ali Baba and the Sultan Haroun Al Rashid, are (4. PURITY) …….. Arab figures. In the story of Ali Baba, forty thieves plan a surprise (5. ATTACKING) ……..    on Ali, by hiding in large jars inside a cave. They are (6. DISCOVERY) …….. by a slave, however, who saves Ali Baba by pouring (7. BOIL) …….. oil on the thieves in the jars. The tales (8. SPECIAL ) …….. describe clever or (9. UNLUCK)………… heroes like Ali Baba or Sinbad the Sailor managing to escape all the (10. ENDANGER) …….. which they have to (11. FACIAL) …….. while acquiring both the beautiful heroine and immense wealth.

Write an essay

Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary.

Some people say that schools should concentrate on teaching students academic subjects that will be useful for their future careers. Other people say that subjects such as music and sports are also necessary.