LISTENING: Listen to Jason. Choose True (T) or False (F).
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| 1. Fernando and Jason are related.
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True
False
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| 2. Fernando is a pop star.
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True
False
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| 3. Fernando is in his twenties.
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True
False
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| 4. Fernando is younger than Jason.
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True
False
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| 5. Fernando sometimes gets nervous before a big race.
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True
False
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READING: Read the article and choose A, B, or C.
We all know that men and women have their differences. But do they really think differently? Some people might argue that they don’t, but I disagree. In my opinion, men and women still behave in the same way that they were designed to centuries ago. We have different interests, different ways of speaking, of showing how we feel, and of coping with stressful situations.
In today’s society, where the sexes are considered to be equal, we sometimes forget how different we are. This can have a negative effect on our relationships. We often become angry or frustrated with the opposite sex because we expect them to behave and communicate like we do.
So why does a man behave as he does? There is evidence to suggest that men were programmed with the instinct to hunt silently for animals. They had to be able to focus their attention on one thing. This might explain why it’s so difficult to have a conversation with a man when he’s watching TV! And also why he’s so good at reading maps and giving directions.
Why does a woman act the way she does? Women are usually very good at multi-tasking (doing more than one job at once), but often find it harder than men to concentrate fully on one thing. In the past, women would have worked in groups, which required a lot of communication, so they’re generally more talkative and sensitive to other people’s feelings. A woman can return from a party knowing everything about everyone, but a man will probably have discussed less personal topics like football.
Research has shown that men and women use different parts of their brains for language. Women usually score higher in writing tests. Men are seven times more likely to score in the top 5% in scientific exams. They’re often talented at problem-solving and making quick decisions, whilst women are good at organization, comforting, and giving advice.
Of course, women still do dangerous sports, and men can multi-task without any problem after a strong cup of coffee! I’m not saying that women and men are not equal; it’s just that there are some natural differences – and that’s fantastic! We should appreciate and accept them as being what makes us special.
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| 6. The writer disagrees that men and women think differently.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 7. The writer thinks that men and women haven’t changed the way they behave over time.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 8. Men and women don’t always remember how different they are.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 9. Men are better at reading because they can concentrate on one thing.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 10. The writer thinks it’s easy to communicate with men when they’re watching television.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 11. Men are naturally more aggressive than women.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 12. Women are generally good at doing one thing at a time.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 13. Men usually talk less at parties than women.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 14. Women are usually good at making people feel better if they’re upset.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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| 15. The writer doesn’t agree that men and women are equal.
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(A) True
(B) False
(C) Doesn’t say
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USE OF ENGLISH: Choose the correct words (s).
Example: There’s no / not enough time to get the project finished today.
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| 16. Very few / little people turned up at the meeting last week.
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(A) few
(B) little
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| 17. She wouldn’t / won’t get the job if she doesn’t apply for it!
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(A) wouldn’t
(B) won’t
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| 18. Please talk more quieter / quietly. You might wake up the baby.
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(A) quietly
(B) quieter
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| 19. I’m so tired. I won’t be able to drive unless / if I have a break and some coffee.
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(A) if
(B) unless
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| 20. We’ll see you the next / next Saturday.
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(A) the next
(B) next
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| 21. I think banning / ban cars from the city centre is a good idea.
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(A) ban
(B) banning
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| 22. The boss said / told me not to tell anyone about the promotion.
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(A) said
(B) told
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| 23. If you went to visit him, he’ll / he’d be so happy.
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(A) he’ll
(B) he’d
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| 24. They usually / used to watch TV in the evenings, but now they go to the sports centre.
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(A) usually
(B) used to
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| 25. You mustn’t / shouldn’t ride without your helmet. It is illegal.
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(A) mustn’t
(B) shouldn’t
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| 26. I would have said “hello” if I would have seen / had seen you!
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(A) had seen
(B) would have seen
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| 27. She told me she wanted / wants to meet me the next day.
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(A) wanted
(B) wants
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| 28. Between 1984 and 1986 Patricia Comwell written / wrote three novels.
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(A) wrote
(B) written
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| 29. I’ll wait until she gets / will get here and then we’ll come over together.
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(A) gets
(B) will get
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| 30. I’m so tired. I am really looking forward for / to my holiday next week.
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(A) to
(B) for
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LISTENING: Listen to the radio programme. Choose A, B or C.
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| 31. What role did Jack White play in Space Idiots?
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(A) A tennis star
(B) An astronaut
(C) An artist
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| 32. What sort of film is Amazing Weekend?
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(A) A romantic comedy
(B) An action film
(C) A thriller
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| 33. At the start of the film, how do the two main characters in Amazing Weekend feel about each other?
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(A) They’re in love
(B) They have things in common
(C) They don’t like each other
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| 34. What nationality is the actress who stars in Amazing Weekend?
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(A) Canadian
(B) America
(C) British
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| 35. Where was the film made?
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(A) Hollywood
(B) Toronto
(C) New York
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USE OF ENGLISH: Choose the correct word (s) to complete the sentences.
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| 36. She’s so ________. Her feelings are easily hurt.
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(A) reliable
(B) sensible
(C) sensitive
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| 37. The teachers give us extra homework when some students ________ badly.
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(A) behave
(B) revise
(C) cheat
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| 38. I’ve finally thrown ________ my old leather jacket.
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(A) up
(B) away
(C) in
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| 39. When I was in Turkey, I couldn’t understand anything anyone was saying. It was so ________.
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(A) frustrating
(B) terrifyng
(C) exciting
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| 40. Go away and don’t come ________!
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(A) back
(B) here
(C) away
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LISTENING: Listen to five conversations. Choose A, B, or C.
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| 41. Colin hurt himself while he was playing _____.
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(A) rugby
(B) football
(C) handball
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| 42. Jo often reads _____.
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(A) The Star
(B) Music World
(C) The Sunday News
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| 43. Jenny is _____.
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(A) Tall and a bit fat
(B) Short with short hair
(C) Tall with long hair
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| 44. If she’s offered the job, Sophie _____.
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(A) may turn it down
(B) will accept it
(C) might think about it
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| 45. Jane started learning Spanish _____.
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(A) less than ten years ago
(B) about twelve years ago
(C) when she was fifteen
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