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Question 1 of 5
1. Pregunta
Choose one word from the list for each gap. The first one is done for you.
Dear Tom,
I this morning at 7:30 a.m. (Example)
Sorry – I didn’t the washing-up.
Can you the bed?
And don’t to feed the dog.
I can go to the shop and buy something for dinner.
I you have a good day.
Love,
Jane
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Question 4 of 5
4. Pregunta
Put the sentences in the right order. The first sentence is given to you as an example.
When using your new library card, please follow these instructions. (Example)
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First, you will need to write your name and address on the library card.
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You must show this to a member of staff each time you want to borrow a book.
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If the book has a red sticker on it, you have one day to read it.
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You must return such books to the library on time to avoid a fine.
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You need to pay any such fines before you can borrow another book.
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Question 5 of 5
5. Pregunta
Put the sentences in the right order. The first sentence is given to you as an example.
The first settlers on the island built Stone Tower when they arrived a thousand years ago (Example)
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At that time, there were a lot of stones all over the island.
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The settlers used these stones to build the famous tower you see today on top of the hill
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The view from this high ground meant they could see boats far out to sea.
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This was a big advantage because nobody could make a surprise attack by ship.
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As a result, the island was safe for many hundreds of years.
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Question 6 of 5
6. Pregunta
Four people were interviewed by a local newspaper about where they prefer to go shopping. Read the texts and answer the questions.
Person A
‘I like to buy fresh food direct from the producers. Nothing beats the look and smell of fruit and vegetables carefully laid out on stall after stall. Browsing outdoors is a great way to spend Sunday morning. Prices are expensive there, but that’s not my priority. I very occasionally go to the big retail park on the outside of town when I need new clothes or shoes. I’d rather not though, so I don’t go unless I have to.’
Person B
‘Small and local are my key words when it comes to shopping. The convenience of largesupermarkets is undeniable, and I do visit them occasionally, but I don’t want to see our historical high street disappearing. I love chatting to the shopkeepers and the other villagers when I’m out and about. It’s a great way to find out about what’s happening in the area. Internet shopping is really taking off now too, but it isn’t really for me.’
Person C
‘Those markets where you can buy directly from the farmers are great, but they’re so expensive. The same can be said for the traditional small shops around my village. My priority is to get my shopping quickly and easily, so that rules out wandering around from shop to shop. I usually stop off at the new shopping centre on my way home from work. It’s huge, I can get everything I need there at once.’
Person D
‘It’s hard to avoid enormous retail parks and shopping centres these days, but they’re a fact of life. Usually, the larger the store, the cheaper things are. That’s a real consideration for me as I have a tight budget. I try to stick to large, impersonal stores or, even better, the web. I’m not a fan of talking with local shopkeepers actually – I find them nosy. I prefer to click a button and have things delivered to my door.
Who likes supporting traditional shops in their area?
Who prefers shopping at farmers’ markets?
Who tries to avoid large shopping complexes?
Who shops regularly in a large complex for convenience?
Who likes speaking with the locals to obtain information?
Who likes internet shopping better than other methods?
Who thinks price is the most important thing to consider?
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Question 5 of 5
5. Pregunta
Read the text below. Choose a heading for each paragraph.
The Kon-Tiki
0. In 1947, the strangest craft to set sail in 500 years crossed the South Pacific from Peru to Indonesia. A Norwegian scientist called Thor Heyerdahl built the boat, Kon-Tiki, named after the Indonesian Sun God, and made the massive journey across open seas with the aim of proving his theory about the origins of the Indonesian people. (Example)
1. Heyerdahl believed that the Indonesian people had come from Peru. He said stone heads found on Easter Island were so similar to those around Lake Titicaca in Peru that there had to be a connection. But other scientists claimed that it would have been impossible for the Peruvians to make the journey across open sea. They said the stone figures had been made by Indonesians to frighten a local enemy they were fighting. Heyerdahl thought these battles were really between Indonesian natives and Peruvian invaders, and that the Peruvians could have made the journey. It was this that he wanted to prove.
2. Kon-Tiki was designed by copying pre-Columbian illustrations and paintings. It was built in Peru using local materials like wood, reeds and rope made from plants. There was no metal used at all in the construction. The finished boat was 15 metres long and 5 metres wide. The six-man crew, and a parrot called Lorita, shared a small cabin of 5 metres long and 2 metres wide. They also had to carry enough supplies for the 100-day crossing. They carried with them 1,250 litres of water and 200 coconuts as well as fruits and roots. The US Army had also given them emergency rations and survival equipment. Their diet was supplemented with the wide variety of fish that they were able to catch while at sea.
3. The crew members – four Norwegians and a Swede who went with Heyerdahl included a steward, an engineer, a sociologist and translator, a guide and radio experts. The only modern equipment they carried was a compass and a radio, which was mainly used for giving weather reports and relaying their position to the Norwegian government.
4. They set out from the Peruvian sea port of Callao on April 28th, 1947. A navy boat pulled them 50 miles out to sea before releasing them. From there they sailed west, carried along by the Humbolt current. Their first sight of land, Puka-Puka island, was made 93 days later. Four days after that they saw Angatau Island and spoke to people from there but could not land. Finally, after 101 days at sea and sailing 6,980 kilometres, they touched dry land on the desert island of Raroia. However, people from nearby islands arrived in boats and took them to their village where they were welcomed with traditional dancing and parties.
5. Heyerdahl’s trip sparked a number of reactions in other scientists. They said that he and his team hadn’t sailed but drifted, and that it was chance that they reached their destination. They also claimed that there was more evidence that the people of the Indonesian islands had originally come from the West, and not from the East. However, as recently as 2011, genetic evidence has been found which supports Heyerdahl’s claims.
6. Since the Kon-Tiki’s ambitious crossing, there have been several similar expeditions. Not all of them were successful, but in 1970, the Spanish explorer, Vital Alsar, succeeded in crossing the Pacific Ocean in the longest recorded journey of its kind. Alsar was convinced that ancient sailors could read the ocean currents like road maps. He successfully proved the point in 1973 when he repeated the voyage. More recently still, a Norwegian team recreated the trip with a copy of Thor Heyerdahl’s craft and made an award-winning documentary of the experience.
7. Thor Heyerdahl’s impressive journey has captured the imagination of generations. His book, The Kon-Tiki expedition was published in 1948 and immediately became a best-seller. His documentary, made on 8mm film, taken during the journey and including interviews with the crew, won an Academy Award in 1951. The Kon-Tiki museum in Oslo is one of the most visited places in Norway. And as recently as 2012, Kon-Tiki, the most expensive Norwegian feature film of the journey, was nominated for an Oscar.
Correcto 7 / 7 PuntosIncorrecto / 7 Puntos