READING

Part 1: Write the missing words in the correct places in the text (1-7).
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The competition will start on 1 January 2001 and run until 31 December 2001. Ten (4) ___ (five
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Answer the questions
8. How many competitions are there in 2001?
9. What do you have to write?
10. How many winners are there in the Junior Category each month?
11. What is given as prizes?
12. Can you send entries by email?
Part 2: Read the film reviews (a-d) then decide which film is best for which person. Match 1-4 with ad.
The Review
a The Love Thing is the latest vehicle for Grant Twiss, recently voted most attractive man in the world by Girl
Alive magazine. The story is minimal. Twiss's character, lovable Simon, is the only one of his friends who is
not married. Twiss goes to all the weddings until he eventually finds love. Will you like it? Yes, of course you
will.
b Cameraman Pete Olnay won an award for some of the stunning shots of the Rocky Mountains in
Ben, Gin and Tilly. Ben and Gin are dogs and Tilly is a cat. When a family leave home and leave their
animals behind, Ben, Gin and Tilly travel a thousand miles across the Rockies to find them. All three
animals can talk and their pet's-eye view of life is a treat.
c Wyatt Earp was born in Pella, Iowa. He was just old enough to fight on the Union side in the Civil
War- he was fifteen. His family went to California in 1864 as part of a wagon train. He arrived in
Tombstone, Arizona, in 1879 and the famous gunfight at the OK Corral between the Earp Brothers and
Doc Holliday was two years later. Only Wyatt was alive after the gunfight. It's a great story and it is
well told in Wyatt, veteran director Bob Santana's first film for ten years.
d As a couple they are just too good to be true. He is an award winning scientist. She is a brilliant
concert pianist, but she gave it up to look after the kids. This is America, so they are both beautiful.
And their house is beautiful, even if it is haunted. But what the spirit tells Petronella (Carrie Langtry)

about her husband (Barney Grable) makes her see their marriage in a new light. For one thing he tries
to kill her. And I can still hear her scream. You really must see The House on the Hill.
Geoff
My hobby is the American West. I read about the American Civil War, the Indian Wars and cowboys ah
the time. I love westerns. They're my favourite films.
Melissa
My idea of heaven is to go to a good film and then a meal with about six girlfriends. Ideally, the film
should be romantic without being too silly. And a few good-looking male film stars always helps!
Sandra
I go to the cinema to be scared. I don't like stories about everyday life. I can get everyday life at home,
thank you. I want to be terrified, I want to scream. I like horror films, ghost films, murder, mystery. I
don't care as long as I'm frightened!
Reg
Since I started watching films with my children, I quite like kids' films. I've always been an animal
lover and if the him has animals in it, so much the better.
Part 3: Read through the text below, answer the questions that follow.
Paul Robeson
Paul Robeson was born in New Jersey 1) __________ 1898. After school, he went to Rutgers
University, then took a law degree and worked as 2) __________ lawyer for a few years.
He then became a famous actor and singer, starring 3) __________ a number of British films after he
went to live there. 4) __________ he returned to the United States, he spoke against the conditions
African Americans faced.
After he 5) __________ to communist Russia, 6) __________ passport was taken away and he could
not leave the country. He got 7) __________ back, but it was hard to see his films or 8) __________ his
recordings for many years.
1. A. in
B. on
C. at
5. A. went
B. visited
C. gone
2. A. the
B. for
C. a
6. A. the
B. him
C. his
3. A. in
B. on
C. at
7. A. passportB. them
C. it
4. A. where B. when
C. afterwards
8. A. listen
B. hear
C. see
Part 4: Choose the underlined part that needs correcting.
1. A five-thousand-dollars reward was offered for the capture of the escaped criminals.
A
B
C
D
2. Dietitians urge people to eat a banana a day to get potassium enough in their diet.
A
B
C
D
3. A largely percentage of Canadian export business is with the United States
A
B
C D
4. Id like to see him in my office the moment he will arrive.
A
B
C
D
5. Professor Jones said that a good way to improve your language are learning to practise it frequently.
A
B
C
D
Part 5: Choose the best answer among A, B, C or D to complete each sentence.
1. He got wet_______ he forgot his umbrella.
A. because of
B. because
C. but
D. and
2. He stops working _______ heavy raining.
A. in spite of
B. although
C. despite
D. because of
3. Tom has a computer, _____ he doesnt use it.
A. or
B. as
C. because
D. but

4. The girl bought the shoes _____ they are very expensive.
A. but
B. if
C. so
D. although
5. Jim can speak English _____ French fluently.
A. also
B. but also
C. and
D. so
6. This boy lied to you. ________you dont trust him anymore
A. so
B. but
C. and
D. however.
7. That boy wasnt busy. _______, he refused to help his mother.
A. so
B. but
C. and
D. however.
8. _________ I came to see her yesterday, she was reading a magazine.
A. When
B. While
C. Before
D. After
9. My mother is washing the dishes ________ my father is watching television.
A. when
B. while
C. as
D. since
10. I have earned my own living _______ I was seven.
A. since
B. when
C. while
D. as soon as
11. Go back ______ you came from.
A. until
B. where
C. which
D. when
12. She went on crying, with her head sunk into a pillow, and cried and cried _____ the pillow was wet through.
A. before
B. after
C. until
D. while
13.You'll miss the train _______ you hurry up.
A. unless
B. as
C. if
D. until
14. It looks ____ it's going to rain.
A. that
B. as
C. as if
D. like that
15. We arrived at the station ________ the train had left.
A. after
B. before
C. since
D. when
16. We should pay attention ________ to industry ________ to agriculture.
A. either, or
B. neither, nor
C. not, but
D. both, and
17. ________ you told me, I had heard nothing of what happened.
A. Till
B. Until
C. After
D. Since
18. Where have you been _______ you left home?
A. before
B. as
C. since
D. when
19. You must work hard,________ you will not learn English well.
A. if
B. whether
C. otherwise
D. unless
20. It rained heavily,________ the basketball match had to be put off.
A. so that
B. when
C. otherwise
D. therefore
Part 6: Give the correct prepositions
1. She is famous
her beautiful face and sweet voice.
2. We are all aware
the importance of the environment protection.
3. His opinion is different
mine.
4. If you dont pay attention
the teacher, you wont understand the lesson.
5. Im not familiar
his name, but his face seems familiar
me.
6. We were very grateful
our friends for all of their assistance.
7. No one knew precisely what would happen a human being in space.
8. How would the mind deal
the psychological tension?
9. Im good
English, but Im bad Mathematics.
10. Mrs. Brown is often worried
money.
11. Her parents are very pleased
her French.
12. Im not interested
politics.
13. Im bit short
money. Can you lend me some?

14. She was sad because he was very rude

her.
15. She was very angry
Tom.
16. Fred is capable
doing better work than he is doing at present.
17. You get bored
doing the same thing every day.
18. Mr. Green is responsible
hiring employees.
19. Theres really no need for you to be afraid_
the examination.
20. Pierre said he had become quite fond
American hamburgers.
Part 7: Fill in the blanks with the most suitable words or phrases (NO MORE THAN 3 WORDS)
1. This is the fastest way to get to the city center.
> There is no_______________________________________________________________________
2. If anyone succeeds in solving the problems, it will probably be him.
> He is the most ____________________________________________________________________
3. We arrived too late to see the first film.
> We didnt _______________________________________________________________________
4. He wrote the letter in two hours.
> It took __________________________________________________________________________
5. Why dont we go out for a walk?
> My father suggested _______________________________________________________________
6. I dont play tennis as well as you do.
> You ____________________________________________________________________________
7. I havent been to the dentists for two years.
> Its _____________________________________________________________________________
8. Whenever she went to Paris she bought a new dress.
> She never _______________________________________________________________________
9. Its my opinion that you should take more exersise.
> If I_____________________________________________________________________________
10. This is the most delicious cake I have ever tasted.
> I have __________________________________________________________________________