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112-ll3

A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box.

kick off turn in show off check out go on wrap uP

1. I don't like his attitude. He is always his big house and expensrve car.

) What's all that noise? Would you mind teiling me what's here?

3. Manchester United u'ill the new season against Newcastle.

4. Iulie, come and this amazing diamond ring!

5. He his speech by thanking everyone for their love and support.

6. Don't forget that all the applications must be by Monday.

B. Comptete the text with the correct word. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.

annual parade fake residents proceeds lip-syncing pageant alike amateur charity

The Music Festival is a(n) (1) event which

takes place in our town. The (2) of the town are

all very excited about the festival this year because we are having a

special guest of honour. A world famous performer who grew up here

is coming to present the award in the competition for the best

(3) singer. The festival is held to celebrate

music and culture and all the (4) will be given

to a local children's (5) . My favourite part of

the festival is the (6) which takes place in the

morning; it's fun and everyone designs their own costume. There are always many bright and beautiful colours and

no two costumes are (7) . The person with the best costume wins 11000. There is also

a (8) competition which I'm planning on entering this year. Overall, the festival is a great

opportunity for people to get together and have some fun'

C. Circle the correct answer.

l. The town offers all sorts of accommodation / transportation: hotels, rented rooms, etc.

2. It's too late to fincl a ticket for that concert. You should have bought one two months at least / in advance.

3. Caroline's dog is so white and leashed / fluffy.

4. The fireworks display last night was really frisky / spectacular.

5. A1l the participants for the festival please gather / collect at the main entrance.

6. I've asked Sandra to give me the recipe / fee for that Mexican dish.

7. The opening ceremony was much anticipated / simulated by everyone.

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 A. Choose the best answer a, b, c or d.

l. Bill avoids eating food with _.- colouring.

a. artificial b. fake c. false d. imitation
2. There was a long of cars in the street but I don't know why.
a. contest b. parade c. processron d. march
3' After winning first -__--- in a song competition, she became famous overnight.
a.prne b. award c. trophy d. reward
4. George is turning 40 this year, so there'll be a big at his house on saturdav.
a. celebration b. ceremonv c. fair d. festival
5. Children and adults will enjoy rhis thrilling film.
a.like b. unlike c. likely d. alike
6. het found a job
-- he's happy with.
a. Lastlv b. Last but not least c. At last d. At least
7. Do you think this top _ that skirt?
a. goes on b. goes off c. goes with d. goes over
8. Before I sign, I'd like to the details of the agreement one more time,
--
a. go over b. go ahead with c, go on d. go off

B. Form nouns from the verbs in the box to complete the sentences.

..,;""i.Sjryd ,,
.y,.
cotrqu'lt: .. ',, nhalit,. .,,,,, compete,,:, :1.limrnig serve'.:.'::,.4ssiSt..,,,r:' 6
--lv

1. Over 300 entered the race, many of whom were first-timers.

) The manager will interview at least 50 for the job.
J. Peter is a(n) =_____-- for an investment company based in Jersey.
4. My grandparents were to the US. They came in 1950.
5. ... and now to our sports in Beijing.
6. The shop who I spoke to on the phone was really helpful.
7. The ofthe village helped the firefighters put out the fire.
8. Get up and get a glass of water yourself. I'm not your
, you knowl

C. Circle the correct word/phrase.

l. The recipe thought / was thought up by my grandmother.

2. Elaine is repairing / is being repaired the fence now.
3. Colin had been seen / had seen running in the street.
4. They will be made / will make to tell the truth about what has happened.
5. Paula has been typed I has typed five letters so far.
6. The children aren't let I arentallowed to go out late at night.
7. Who has been painted / has painted this painting?

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 D. Expand the notes into sentences usingtheActive or Passivevoice.

1. three masked men /rob / bank / yesterday

2. the damage I pay for / the company / next week

3. the vase / break / children / while I they I play

4. we I renovate / the house / recently

5. burglar / arrest / at this very moment

6. milk / should/ add / mixture I aftet I eggs / beat

7. flood I trap lfamily I altic lnine hours

E. Choose the word that most appropriatety completes the sentence.

1. I feel a hero after rescuing that boy from the river last night.
a. alike b.likely c. unlike d.like

Z. must remind everyone that the national bus strike continues tomorrow.
,I
a. Last but not least b. At last c. At least d. In advance

3. The championship winning cricket team is holding a this Saturday night'

a. festival b. ceremony c. celebration d. procession

4. Opponents to the building of a new airport are holding a protest starting at midday'

a. parade b. march c. pageant -dinner

d.maze

5. The football captain held the high above his head and danced around the fieid.
a. trophy b. contest c. proceeds d. reward

6. Is that a natural or lake next to the village in the valley?

a. fake b. unreal c. false d. artificial
---
F. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammaticalty correct sentence'

l. A perform ance of Midsummer's Night Dream in the Palace Gardens every year'
a. is held b. has been holding c. holds d. will hold

2. Gerry to doctor after complaining of pains in his stomach'

see a

a. advises b. advised c. has been advised d. having been advised

3. When I was a student, I two books a week.

a. was making to read b. made to read c. was made reading d. wps made to read

4. How much more time to finish the new bus station?

a. needs b. needed c. will need d. is needed

5. Aaron a train to London.

a. was seen boarding b. was boarded c. was seeing to board d. was seen to boarding

6. A $500 reward anyone who finds the missing puppy'

a. will give b. will be given to c. will be giving to d. will be given

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turn out
l.
.,
What an exhausting dayl was in the film.
I am going to have to
3. The investigation
early.
has been
to the FBi.
4. How many Harry potter
noro"** **--- films so far?
5. Karen had to
the invitation because she
will be in Canada at that time.
6. I would be very surprised
if Tom
before midnight.

t' correct form of the words/phrases

ffiflf,ll"rH;:fir"iltfi"*,i::jn" in rhe box. There are two
extra words/phrases
wtndmill bizarre engage ri,hdnd. out
___ waterway:, carve, i ,
siice d,aiiry,, , y.rdge
t. Ray certainly has some
,)
ideas about UFOs.
Is that old
on the cliffby the sea still
being used?
J. Can I have a
ofthat cake please?
4. The company has increased
its range of
products to include yoghurt
5. He was drinks.
in a discussion with his colleagues.
6. Shall we
the presents before wr
or 4rrsr
after we nave
7. volunteers are
di
have dtnner:
spending the weekend getting
wet as they crean up a, the
town,s

c' Rewrite the sentences in

the passive voice starting
with the words given.
l. Many people believe Marion
is a successful businesswoman.
Marion

2. They will bring him everyrhing

he has asked for.
Everything

3. Everybody thinks that

Cindy is moving abroad.
It
4. The children are going to organise a
surprise party.
A

5. No one said anything about

the incident.
Nothing

6. Scientists consider
that virus dangerous.
That

7. They are holding discussions

next week.
Discussions

8. People think Henry made his money

in the stock market.
Henry

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A. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use.

beneficial exchange tolerance mature downside sensation feasible exDose Dromlsr nq Venue

l. The ofbeing a celebrity is that it is not always easy to know who your real friends are.
1 Sardines and other oily fish are said to be to one's health.
J. Travelling through Europe will you to other cultures.
4. A: Did you have an argument with David?
B: Not really, I prefer to say we had a(n) of opinions about football!
5. The Olympic Stadium will be the for the three-day music festival.
6. Although he hasn't won any championships so far, Chris is a very athlete.
7. It would be nice to have a new school, but the local authorities insist that it's just not to build one at the
moment.
8. After her poor exam results, Beth has made a decision to concentrate on her studies this summer.

B. Read the text and decide which answer a, b, c or d best fits each gap.

Cetebrating the London Undergfound

The London Underground was opened in first of this type of transportation system in the world' On the
1863 and was the
(r) hand, it carries millions of Londoners and (2) to and from some of the most famous
landmarks in the world, such as Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and Madame Tussaud's. On the other hand, though many may
not realise it, its users (3) another wonderful experience as they go up and down its countless escalators.
This is because of 'Poems on the Underground', (4) is one of Britain's most successful public art projects.
'Poems on The Underground' (5) in its 21st anniversary with a number of poetry
1986 and ceiebrated

readings by both famous celebrities (6) ordinary users of the underground. In its attempt to bring culture
to the people, it follows in the (7) of poets such as William Blake, W.H. Auden and Louis MacNeice.
Poetry readings and poster displays of poems are in fact not the only celebrations (8) by London
Underground, Arts Council England and the British Council. Art and music have also been (9) in recent
years, as commuters have been exposed (10) original paintings and live music performances on the
platforms. Some stations have even been turned into temporary (11) for concerts. So, ifyou find yourseif
in London, (12) some research and then check out what is happening underground'

1. a. first b.left c. right d. one

2. a. visitors b. spectators c. inhabitants d. residents

3. a. divide b. distribute c. share d. participate

4. a. where b. which c. what d. who

5. a. had been started b. starts c. was started d. must have started

6. a. or b. and c. between d. together with

7. a. exhibition b. tradition c. past d. history

8. a. sponsored b. anticipated c. simulated d. maintained

9. a. featured b. approved c. engaged d. established

10. a. with b.bv c. near d. to

11. a. committees b. ceremonies c. venues d. stadiums

t2. a.go b. do c. make d. take

 A.

l. Why don't we
-____- at pete's house for dinner?
) We're going to watch the display on Independence Day.
3. Is it necessary to for William's dinner party? I hate wearing formal clothes!
4. There will be a big celebration to mark the King and
eueen's 50th wedding
5. All the women at the wedding were dressed in expensive dresses.
6. The operation longer than the doctors had expected.
7. Tension has been between the two countries and it seems that war is inevitable.
8. After the beautiful wedding ceremony' the couple, along
with some of their closest friends, went to a nice restaurant for a
quiet

9. We're having a get-together after work at Bob's Grill House.Would you like to join
us?

t' word siven. Do not chanse

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l. People believe that a neighbour is involved in the crime.

A neighbour
in the crime. BB
2. The teacher didn't let us leave before finishing the test.
\\e before finishing the test. AILOWEI)
J. Don't :ake photoeraphs in the museum.
Photosaph-.
in the museum. .t[usT
4- Scienrjss .;-. rLa: humans will one day live on Mars.
It one day live on Mars. IS
5. He's hi.r':=::: ::e students about the trip right now.
The n:.ie-:i
the trip right now ARE
6. \\-hr ci,c'-31-r:;l: doqn-n our invitation, paula?
\\-hr-
, Paula? TURN.ED

A pre:e::
by the company.
xlas
8. I kno.* ::e-ii:,ei:r: l:
:::-r-. but the,v shouldn't have touched anything until the police arrived.
I kno'*-::s. -'-t-: :,t -j--=. t-l
BEEN
until the n:rte a:=.u-

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 words which you do not need to use'
A. Comptete the sentences with the words in the box. There are three extra

corrvince: . ,i complicxed curiosity downlo-ad"

rr:nggi5f,:'ri :.....,-
:,.,,:,.attitudg:', , , . . at!errlp!', : ,,,1.,;,,
de.sti;tati-o'1t,

1. I don't know how to use this machine' It's rather

for the time being.
2. Paul hasn't taken either side yet. He wants to remaln

3. Although the bag did not belong to me' I opened it out of

4. Our holida for this summer is Crete.

try to Mr Roberts. It's important I see him'

5. Please

Janet that quitting her job now would

be a big mistake?
6. Were you able to

Can you show me how to songs from the Internet?

7.

B. Comptete the text with the correct form of the words

in the box.

suiface ,' worth' extrater,iestrial: , ' ,.:claim

launtlil ..: :"'' ::.!enefit decaderr ,. , transriiission

be the best-seller of the year, perhaps even the

Richard T. Walker's iatest novel Ozr The way Home wlllundoubtedly
(2)
(l) . The story begins with a scientist who picks up a strange
a large and curious man-made looking object on the
com ing from outer sPace. Later, an amateur astronomer discovers
the moon' However' critics
(3) of the moon. The government considers sending a mission to
government ts
believe it isn't (4) the huge amount of money it would cost and, therefore' the
(5) that the mission will be a huge
faced with a tough decisron. In the end, the government

success and will (6) all of humankind. Without giving too much away) a rocket is
(8)
(7) with five astronauts on board, but returns to Earth with five
from a distant Planet, and the fate ofthe Earth is in great danger.

C. Circte the correct answer.

problems'
l. This project began with a view to / with the benefit of increasing children's awareness of environmental

2. Do you know when the SETI Institute was published / founded?

probe of stars hoping to get some kind of indication
3. Astronomers have turned their attention to one particular cluster /

of li fe.

artificial intelligence'
4. I came across / indicated some interesting information regarding
than 60 countries'
5. The concert was transmitted / initiated live by satellite to more
'Top Secret''
6. A note was attached / featured to the letter which said
gather information on our solar
7. A team of scientists will send a very unmanned / sophisticated satellite into space to

system.

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A. complete the sentences with the correct form

of the words in the box.

l. The telephone company charges more for making calls

at times during the day.
) Are you coming with us to
the eclipse of the moon?
J. Has your husband on your new hairstyle yet?
4. Our company has decided to
its European headquarters to Brussels.
5. Some diseases can be
by mosquitoes.
6. Have you changed the
of the sofa? The lounge seems different today.
7. Tim has been suspended from school for making a rude to his teacher.
8. The valley is my favourite
for summer picnics.
9. The building is protected by closed circuit television cameras.
10. The wind has blown down the .No
fishing' in the marina.

B. Circle the correct answer.

l' Nathan came round / cameinto a rot of money when his grandfather died.
2. fasmine didn't study enough and as a resurt / in relation she didn't pass the test.
3' It's annoying when you come about / come up with silly
excuses for the things you,ve done.
4. The residents of the town weren't in / on favour of pulring
down the old theatre.
5' with the exception I regard' ofAlfred, everyone else is coming on the excursion at the weekend.
6. Their family has come up with / up against many difficulties
lately.
7. I couldn't possibly talk in / on behalf of rhe president.

C. Choose the correct answer o, b or c.

l. It rsas cold outside that the lake froze. 5. He walked quietly

a.
____.- nobody could hear his
Srr b. such c. such a lot footsteps.
2. The liio: *:a!asi to land the plane safely
a. not to b. in case c. so that
the hear-, :a::
6. Theywere nice people that everyone
a b;: b. in spite c. despite enjoyed their company.
3. :o :he neetinC a. such a b. such c. so
-__-- the weather
7. Myteam didn't win the match playing
b. eren though c. in spite of well.
4- a. although b. even though c. despite
b. .c' lhat c. for 8. This shirt isn't large =-- for me to wear.
a. enough b. too c. verv

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D. Rewrite the sentences using the words given.

1. There were a lot of people at the concert but Ralph managed to find |enny' DESPITE

2. It was so hot that night that he couldn't sleep at all. SUCH

3. I put the ice cream in the freezer because I didn't want it to melt. SO

4. These are the glasses I wear when I work in ihe garden. FOR

5. Neither of them was old enough to have a driving licence. TOO

6. Karen was very tired but she still did all the housework. ATTHOUGH

7. Malt spoke quietly because he didn't want to wake the baby. SO

E. Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately comptetes the sentence.

1. Is there a restaurant at the ofthe Eiffel Tower?

a. peak --- b. height c. advent d. top

2. You have been given permission to but not participate in this investigation'
a. notrce b. observe c. remark d. regard

3. Can you remember when Iris was to the Marketing Department?

a. transferred b. transmitted c. transported d. reflected

4. The delendant refused to say anything in to the lawyer's questions.

a. account b. rePlY c' contact d. relation

5. At the of the summer there is a lot of humidity in New York'

-
a. structure b. height c. position d. cluster

6. The where the couple is spending their honeymoon is being kept secret from the paparazzi.
a. spot b. site c. location d. position

7. The captain told the soldiers to wait for his before attacking'
a. svmbol b. gesture c. slgn d. signal

8. James always comes lots of interesting ways to spend the weekend.

- c. up against d. up with
a. about b. into

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 A. Complete the sentences with the correct idiom. There are two idioms which you do not need to use.

.:.:.,.,;:f,.t,i;t:iriifi:/1{{!Athe|ri(&1if ttir.r}:i..]:: ..]:l

l. A: I've got some good news.

B: Go on then, I'm
2. I was about to dive off the cliff into the water, but the closer I got to the edge, the more frightened I became and in the
endl_.
3. Jackie looks really I wonder if something is bothering her.
;
4. Penny to her son's bad behaviour and now he's in trouble with the police.
5. My new car cost me ; I had to get a big loan to buy it.
6. James is when it comes to fixing things around the house.
7. A: I have my audition tonight. I'm really nervous.
B:-!
8. I can't believe Peter; after leaving the lights on all night, he to tell me we have to
start using less electricity.
9. I had my when I asked the doctor if Jenny would be alright,
10. Although she's my I am often ashamed of the way she behaves.

B. Expand the notes into sentences usingthe causative.

1. Roman / his car I clean / every week

2. Rita / her nails I do lbeauty salon / yesterday

3. Susan I should / her arm / operate on

4. Brenda 'her flat / redecorate / recentlv

5. Dadd his computer / upgrade / soon

6. Hden :lffr*rers plant / garden / now

C- Rnrfu Bil se!iltence in two ways using have something done and get somebody to do something.

1. Tbe hairdresss is snihg mvhair tomorrow afternoon.

2. The serdl&:"L re*aired mv car vesterda,v.

3. Imt it tttre eJgtreotBe painted r-our flat?

4. I need a mlm to shor*.en m1- trousrs.

5. A technicial ls conir-s lo i-csrall a_n air conditioner on Friday.

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A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases in the box. There are two extra wordsi
phrases which you do not need to use.

competition health hazard convenient promote advanced subconsctous

influence land line flYer outdated reliable litter

1. We were driving around for ages before we found a parking space.

) Air pollution is a to the people living in the city.

J. I found a part-time job handing out for a gym that's opened in the neighbourhood.

4. Robert is not a very person; he always disappoints me.

5. Many clothing shops have to face from the cheaper factory outlets that are opening all
over the country.

6. Let me give you my new number.

7. The singer is going on a world tour to her new album.

8. The volunteers helped to clear the from the beach.

9. The scientists are using technology to do their research.

10. Good advertising is able to how people think and make them believe that they need
a product.

B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Do not change
the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

l. I wrote down his telephone number because I didn't want to forget it. THAT
I wrote down his telephone number forget it.

2. There wasn't much snow and we couldn't go skiing. SO

There was that we couldn't go skiing.

3. Tommy is too short to reach the top shelfofthe bookcase. ENOUGH

Tommy reach the top shelf of the bookcase.

4. Someone has stolen my bag and now I'm very upset' STOLEN
and now I'm very upset

5. The children hid the cake they had made because they wanted to surprise their mother. ORDER
The children hid the cake they had made their mother"

6. The trip was cheap but Karen didn't go. EVEN

Karen didn't go on the trip cheap.

7. A technician upgraded my computer last week. UPGRADE

I my computer last week.

8. Please arrange for these parcels to be posted as soon as possible. HAVE

Please as soon as possibie.
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A' complete the sentences with the correct form of the words/phrases
in the box. There are two extra words/
phrases which you do not need to use.

selfish cope with questionnaire factor superficial approximately

exposure illustrate region confiscate research instant messaging

l. has shown that doing exercise helps to relieve stress.

2. David is a really personi he is only concerned about himself.
J. The woman asked me to fill in a(n) about my shopping habits
4. When I won the lottery and became a millionaire, gained
I many friends.
5. Teresa found it really difficult to working full-time while raising three young children.
6. My best friend moved to Australia but we use
to talk to each other every day.
7. The teacher the boyt mobiie phone because it started ringing during
the test.
8. To his point, the speaker referred to many historical facts.
9. The company spent
4,000,000 on its advertising campaign.
10. We considered a number of different before proceeding with this project.

B. Read the text below and complete the gaps. use

only one word in each gap.

board game that many people use to try to communjcate

rf
':' :the spirit world. A Ouija board is just one of
,,.talkingboards' that (2) been used throughout
to convy messages between the living and the dead. To use the
board, a
;',1.i1irituai comrnunicator, called a medium, (3) the board
ions on the behalf of the 'sitters' who want to speak to the
dead. The medium
flltses a small wooden heart-shaped tool called a planchette to move around the
board, carry out the questions and interpret the answers. The board
has letters and
f;numlers
written on it (4) that the .spirit, can spell out
@ry8i,.Y

:::t::Ti T,t*t (5)

yes' or'no'. Talking boards were used
order to reach the beyo-nd,,a5,r
1200 BC in china' In our modern world, popularity of the ouija board came about in lgg6 in the
-
state ofoJri". ,.
rn a newspaper article printed early in that year, a local ohioan -'^'"
recalls seeing a 'mysterious i"*al
had 'disturbed' Iots of people in many towns in northern
il"l , --- ohio. A "rr.irrg
few years later in lg90,,two:i
businessmen tried to obtain a patent on the .talking board game, as a (7) of its grow_inltpqp!{
rvur rLYLrar
across states' An dPPrcrrlrcc .:ir,,: ,' .. --
several rL4Ls)' apprentice oI
of tnelrs'
theirs, William
Wrliram fuld,
Fuld, continued their work after their deathS
^l deaths and and
,r ,:.:, ..ir,r,.,',::,
- a new design patented for the board. He coined the name'Ouija' as well. Fuld,sldegj$q.fo;1'!
me was used (9) the early 1900s until 1999, when the Parker Brothers game qompq4'..{Wffi
,thet
that timp n-.'-oj tL'-
time, owned rights +^
the -i-L+^ to aL^
the game) r, : 1 r
-^--- ^\ decided .
to update the board. The parker Brothers.hoi u rr.*ei,.d'..rj$
rd' which (10) smaller and even glowed in the dark. Today, Ouija boards are,.qtjlllqs
riee fnr parties'
ce for narfiec and
.-J people l^-.^ (11)
^^^*1^ love /.r r\
together, turning down the rights and,h.v!!g:qi
fun while asking the ouija all kinds of questions. After all, itls onlya,ggm'dxisiiti
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A. Read the text below and answer the questions 1-15 on page 73. Write A-E in the boxes.

Alo According to legend, birthday parties came about as a way of keeping evil spirits away from people on the anniversary
,( olh.ir birth. On this day, people were considered to be vulnerable because it marked a change in their life. When
surrounded by family and friends, however, the person was safe. Lighted candles were associated with
prayer, a way of asking the gods for goodwill. Now it is common in many countries to have a birthday
cake with candles on it. The birthday child makes a silent wish and then blows out all the candles
at once. Parties are an excuse to have a good time and get presents. Guests may also sing'Happy
Birthday,' a song that was written by two teachers from the United States in 1893 and has now been
translated into dozens of languages.

There are endless variations on the birthday party.
In Egypt, many people attend birthday parties, so
there are often two cakes, one with candles and one
without! Other kinds of food include sesame sticks
and sandwiches. In Australia, the weather is usually
warm so parties are held outside. Children eat a
: sweit talled 'fairy breidi a'piede of buttered bread
,, covered with tiny sprinkles. Russian children might
get a bi rthday pie instead of a cake, with a greeti ng
o carved into the crust.
Birthday presents are another theme with many
variations. In many cultures, the birthday child
is given the key to the house at a certain age. This
,yi",bolir., their right to come and go as they please.
Sometimes it is a real key, and sometimes it might
be made out of pastry. At parties in Russia, gifts are
hung from a clothesline and guests get to pick which
one they want. In Denmark, however, presents are
placed around the children's beds, so that they see
them when they wake up on their birthday.

T\ Cultures differ in which birthdays they treat as most important. In the

I-lr United States and other countries, children's birthdays are celebrated more
than adults'birthdays. Exceptions are milestone birthdays such as 18, 30,
or 40 years, which mark when people are old enough to vote and marry or
reach a new level of maturity. In China, a child's one-year birthday is very
important. The baby is surrounded by different objects, such as a doll, a
coin or a book. The baby's future is predicted depending on which object it
picks up. However, the Chinese do not celebrate birthdays much until they
reach 60 years old, when a big celebration is held.

Not surprisingly, birthdays often rnark when a child comes of age, though what that age is varies grgatly. Girls from
several counJries in I.atin America look forward to their 'quinceanera', a ball that is held when a girl turns fifteen.
The girl wears a beautiful formal dress, usually pink or white. Her family may spend a lot of money on a lavish party
and invite many guests. During the celebration, she changes her shoes from flat heels to high heels, symbolising the
transition ftom adolesdent to woman. Other birthday traditions are more humorous. If a German man turns 30 and
is not married, his friends sprinkle rice on the steps of the city hall. He has to sweep the steps untii he is kissed by a
' single woman. The task can be made harder by giving him only a toothbrush to sweep with.
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talks about a culture that celebrates birthdays more in later life? ffi,
explains the reason why cakes have candles on them?
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talks about a place where birthday parties don't necessarily have a cake with candles? AD
describes a peculiar way to distribute gifts? go
taiks about how a change ofwhat one is wearing can represent the transition into adulthood? Eu
reveals an amusing custom which is supposed to help someone find a wife? m
reveals the composers of a very popular song?

reveals how children in one country enjoy a pleasant surprise on the morning of their birthday?
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explains why birthdays are celebrated more at particular ages?
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reveals the origins ofbirthday celebrations?
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mentions an unusual gift that symbolises entering maturity?
describes an extravagant birthday celebration for teenagers?
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describes various alternatives for birthday cakes?

explains how the future of a child can be predicted on its birthday?

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B. Choose the word or phrase that produces a grammatically correct sentence.

1. Two new schools in our area because of the growth in population.

a. will build b. are building c. will be built d. have built
2. _not feeling well, she came to work.
a. In spite b. However c. Even though d. Despite
3. We have fun going on camping trips that we go at least twice a year.
a. so b. such a lot of c. so little d. such mirch
4. |onathan one of the richest men in the country.
a. is thought that he is b. thinks to be c. is thought being d. is thought to be
5.Thoughshecouldnotbeseen,Kel1ywasheard-forhe1p.
a. to calling out b. calling out c. call out d. to be called out
6. The tickets for the concert could earlier.
a. have been bought b. buv c. to be bought d. be buying
7.Susanrarelyexercises-shehasplentyoftime'
a. in spite of b. however c. despite d. although
8. Take some warm clothes with you it gets coider.
a. so that b. in order c. in case d. so as not
9. I _ my little brother to tidy up my room.
a. made b. had c. got d. did
10.I-mydishwasherrepairedbyatechnicianwhenyoucalled'
a. was having b. had c. have had d. would have

C. Here is part of a letter you have received from an English-speaking D. You have had a class discussion on
friend. advertising. Your teacher has asked
you to write an essay, giving your
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Do advertisements inform the public
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^aLLOwaL about products available or influence
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shoppers to buy products they don't need?

Write your tetter (120-180 words). Write your essay (120-180 words).