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Reading 20 points 1
Read the text. Then explain what the numbers below refer to. (10 points) On 29th April, 2011, there was a very special event – the wedding of Prince William and Catherine “Kate” Middleton. The streets of London were crowded with over a million people. In addition, hundreds of millions of people around the world were in front of their TVs and computers. They were all ready to watch the exciting celebrations. The wedding planner for the big day was Lady Elizabeth Anson. Lady Elizabeth often plans parties for celebrities, so the results weren’t surprising. It was a huge success! The wedding was at Westminster Abbey in London and there were many important people from all over the world. Kate, in a long white dress, was beautiful. After the wedding, there was a lunch at Buckingham Palace. In the evening, there was a party for the family and friends. First, there was a dinner with traditional British food and delicious desserts including ice cream and tiny cakes. There were also two types of wedding cake – fruit and chocolate. After the tasty meal, there was music with the popular English singer, Ellie Goulding, and there was dancing until 3.00 in the morning. Weddings of kings, queens, princes and princesses sometimes start new wedding traditions. White wedding dresses are popular today because Queen Victoria’s wedding dress in 1840 was white. Now, many people want a wedding like William and Kate’s and wedding planners are trying to copy the event. 1. one million .................................................................................. 2. hundreds of millions ................................................................... 3. two .............................................................................................. 4. 3.00 ............................................................................................. 5. 1840 ............................................................................................
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Answer the questions. (10 points) 1. Why were London streets crowded on 29th April, 2011? ..................................................................................................... 2. Why does the text mention computers? ..................................................................................................... 3. Who is Lady Elizabeth Anson? ..................................................................................................... 4. What was the wedding dinner like? ..................................................................................................... 5. Why do many women wear white at their weddings? .....................................................................................................
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Vocabulary 20 points 1
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Circle the word that doesn’t belong in each category. Then add a food item to each category. (10 points) Fruit
From the ocean
From animals
noodles cherries grapes ……………………
soup shrimp salmon ……………………
eggs juice turkey ……………………
With milk
Desserts
butter cheese olives ……………………
ice cream rolls cake ……………………
The words in bold are in the wrong sentences. Write them next to the correct sentences. (5 points) 1. Please wash the dishes after lunch. Mum likes a boring kitchen. …………………… 2. I can’t hear you. The music is very surprising! …………………… 3. The pizza wasn’t clean but the hamburgers were great. …………………… 4. This TV programme is noisy. I don’t want to watch it. …………………… 5. The film is very interesting and it has got a tasty end. ……………………
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Complete the sentences with appropriate adjectives. There can be more than one correct answer. (5 points) 1. I love the food at this restaurant. My steak is …………………… ! 2. Lisa’s party was very …………………… . There were 50 people in her small flat. 3. Many people in the world eat insects but I think they’re …………………… ! 4. Jane usually gets 100 on her exams. She’s an …………………… student. 5. What are those …………………… noises? Is Dad washing the dog?
Grammar 30 points 1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of there was or there were. (8 points) 1. …………………… a cake in the fridge. Where is it now? 2. …………………… any hot dogs for the children? 3. …………………… any noodles with the salmon. 4. …………………… a singer at the celebration? 5. …………………… some delicious desserts. 6. …………………… any music at the event? 7. …………………… any butter for the rolls. 8. …………………… many people at the wedding?
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Complete the sentences with the correct form of there was / there were or was / were. (8 points) 1. …………………… a big salad with the meal. There were rolls, too. 2. The hamburgers …………………… hot. Cold hamburgers – disgusting! 3. …………………… any clean tables in the café. 4. In my opinion, the tomato juice …………………… tasty because I don’t like tomatoes. 5. We love the food in that restaurant. The fruit pie …………………… delicious yesterday. 6. …………………… soup before the chicken and rice? 7. …………………… any fizzy drinks on the table. 8. …………………… bananas in the fruit salad?
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Complete the questions and answers with the correct form of there was / there were or was / were. (14 points) Food in ancient Egypt Question: 1.……………………. fish a popular meal in ancient Egypt? Answer: Yes, it 2.……………………. . Many Egyptian towns 3. ……………………. near the River Nile and 4.……………………. many types of fish to catch. Question: 5.……………………. many pigs in ancient Egypt? Answer: No, 6.……………………. . They 7.……………………. popular animals. According to some ancient Egyptians, it 8.……………………. bad luck to eat pigs. Of course, ham 9.……………………. popular in ancient Egypt. Question: 10.……………………. any steak in ancient Egypt? Answer: Yes, 11.……………………. but it 12.……………………. only for pharaohs or special events. 13.……………………. usually any steak at an ordinary meal. But 14.…………………… some tasty milk products from cow’s milk, such as cheese.
Writing 10 points Imagine you were at a celebrity’s birthday party. Describe the event. Include when and where it was, the people there and the food.
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