HAPPY EASTER TO EVERYONE – SEE YOU WED THE 15TH AT THE CLASSES STARTING AT 10,30.
If you missed the practice exam session, email me for a copy of the exam.
This was the 2 hr portion of the exam dealing with READING and GRAMMAR.
Here is the key-
Part I Reading
o. too expensive – D- he says the license is PRICEY — look for words which mean the same thing (expensive = pricey)
- has to conform..C..”to meet modern safety laws”
- used to be associated with…A..”generally imagine suntanned 20-yr olds”
- produces different results..B..”you end up with sth different depending on the methods used”
- fits in well with other commitments (impegni) — D–”I have time to combine it with my real passion”
- has become easier thanks to recent improvements — A–”In the early days…but improved technology has changed all that”
- involves learning by watching experts –B–”observe Andy and his team of highly-qualified chefs”
- is associated with a certain type of clothing –C–1920s outfits, helmet, overalls are all clothing
- sometimes provokes negative reaction–D–”people sometimes complain”
- has not always interested him/her –C– “I used to spend hours, bored stiff”
- has advantages over another similar hobby – A- “With (a boat) you always need people to help you, you’re not allowed to take it on some lakes..”
- requires the clever combination of materials –B– “the herbs, spice, etc. are combined by experts”
- also provides some of his income –D– “which give us a bit of extra pocket money”
- requires participants to have formal qualifications –C–”I had to pass written and oral tests”
- grew out of a family tradition –B–”a tradition in our household, I make curry every Monday”
- is a thrilling experience– A– “the feeling of excitement you get” READING PART II– multiple choice
- D (she wanted t ostimulate her mind, she didn’t need to relax
- B (she took art history, then asked the teacher what to do next)
- A (make up your mind = decide)
- C (they are “enthusiasts”)
- B (she’s a nurse)
- A (she can’t just drop everything on a nice day)
- C (it’s working well, she feels alive……….she’s NOT worried about the garden, “that’s the least of her worries”) LEXICAL CLOSE A FAMOUS TRAVELLER
- B -share- share your love for sth
- D – only Interested works with IN (enthus.about, fascinated by, etc)
- A (only bring works with up)
- C
- A – you gather info. You search FOR info.
- C – come across = meet unexpectedly
- D – best with nomadic people
- B – you accompany sn ON a trip, you go ON a trip
- A – vast works with absolutely
- C gave
- A while travelling (throughout his travels, not travelling)
- C – we say corners of the earth
- B – ON foot (by camel, by bike)
- C- caught – it’s true sth can strike you, but to grab you and hold you is “catch”
- B appreciate- the only one that can have an object. COMPUTER BLUNDERS – REMEMBER, ONLY MAX 5 WILL BE OK.
- OWN
- OK
- HIMSELF
- THE
- BY
- BEEN
- OK
- IT
- ONE
- OK
- FOR
- OK
- HIM
- EITHER
- TO STEVIE WONDER
- artistic
- singer
- impressive
- extraordinary
- recording
- extremely
- diasappointing
- uninterrupted(ly)
- freedom
- politics KEY WORD FORMATION
- apart from
- a better swimmer than
- turned it down (turn down = refuse)
- less popular than
- is more difficult to study
- always borrowing my things without
- been good at
- hasn’t seen Jane for
- little more slowly (just a little more slowly)
- c – must be (strong modal)
- b – did you say- (not tell – tell me)
- a – gerund after keep
- a – DO a favor
- c- in all my life, I’ve never heard of him
- b (rain isn’t countable)
- c – followed by noun phrase.
