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TEST PAPER: READING – WRITING B1

Reading – [_________________]
Notes: Materials and dictionaries of all kinds are NOT allowed.
Students write their answers on the answer sheet.

PART 1 VOCABULARY (2 points)

Choose the lettered word or phrase that best completes each of the following sentences.
1. Research _________that the drug can be harmful to pregnant women.
A. occupies B. indicates C. motivates D. advertises
2. The band appeared on Larry King's show, which was good _________ for their US tour.
A. publicity B. gravity C. variety D. necessity
3. The Red Cross is _________ for donations of food and clothing following the earthquake.
A. attacking B. attaching C. adopting D. appealing
4. They now have a good chance of winning the_________ against violence and drugs in the community.
A. battle B. aspect C. symbol D. conquer
5. Hughes' music is ____ from blues and jazz.
A. influenced B. integrated C. derived D. created
6. It was a _________ that three earthquakes happened across the world in one week.
A. consequence B. coincidence C. ceremony D. contribution
7. The committee is due to _________its report on Gingrich by the end of this year.
A. respect B. reward C. record D. release
8. It is reasonable to expect help in _________for further financial assistance.
A. exchange B. standard C. budget D. export
9. It's a disease that _________ and then destroys the bones.
A. arranges B. murders C. gathers D. softens
10. He led the first major British scientific _________ to the Amazon.
A. exploration B. journey C. adventure D. expedition
Choose the lettered word or phrase that is closest in meaning to the underlined part in each of the
following sentences. (1 point)
11. The sweet trolley in particular is very tempting, with a choice of five or six home-made sweets.
A. beautiful B. effective C. attractive D. dangerous
12. Most people need to read something more than once to absorb all the ideas.
A. consider B. understand C. discuss D. suggest
13. Every car was stopped and searched, which caused intense annoyance to the drivers.
A. great B. clear C. hard D. good
14. Insects emerge in the spring and start multiplying rapidly.
A. appear B. allow C. attack D. affect
15. It is difficult to design a program that will meet the diverse needs of all our users.
A. increasing B. serious C. special D. different
16. The roof frames were constructed from thick, heavy timbers.
A. cleaned B. bought C. searched D. built
17. Cameras are essential for those who like to preserve their memories in photographs.
A. search B. hold C. share D. block
18. Over the past three years he has evolved into one of America's most successful restaurant owners.
A. explored B. followed C. developed D. emphasizes
19. He eventually panicked and ran off as the boy screamed for help.

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 A. at the moment B. in the end C. on the whole D. from the top
20. He is one of those happy people who derive pleasure from helping others.
A. buy B. learn C. link D. get

PART 2 READING COMPREHENSION (8 points)

Read each passage and answer the questions below it.
PASSAGE 1 (2 points): For each question, choose the correct answer.
The people below all want to visit a city market. Decide which market would be the most suitable for the
people below.
A. BECKFIELD MARKET. This market’s world-famous for second-hand camera equipment and books on
photography. As well as an amazing range of cameras, we have old pictures of local places of interest for you
to buy, and of course the stall owners are happy to give you advice for free! Don’t miss our hot soup stall in
cold weather.
B. ROSEWELL HILL. Our market’s in an amazing building that’s hundreds of years old. Visitors find our
late-night opening hours convenient, and there are always performers entertaining the crowds. We've recently
opened more stalls specializing in pictures both from well-known artists and also those beginning their careers.
C. CAMBERWALL MARKET. There’s lots to see in this interesting indoor market, so it’s open from
morning until late, in a fantastic modern setting. Find everything from rare gold and silver jewelry to designer
clothes – although the prices aren’t cheap, the quality’s excellent. After shopping, enjoy a meal in a nearby
restaurant.
D. COBBLEDOWN ROAD. A small market that’s open in all weathers. Come and find something fantastic
– treat yourself or someone special! We have a wide selection of jewelry and musical instruments produced
locally by highly skilled people, and homemade cakes to enjoy.
E. OLDFORD LANE. Situated in the historic city center, you’ll find a wide range of jewelry and clothes.
Arrive early to avoid disappointment – bargains are found in the morning, and the stalls pack up after lunch.
If the weather’s good, enjoy watching the world go by, although it gets very busy in the tourist season.
F. PURFORD MARKET. Close to museums and art galleries, this is the place to buy something for lunch,
as well as fresh fruit and special breads. Try the region’s famous cheese – the producers are there with advice
on different types. Eat on the seats situated around the market watching the colorful scene and enjoying music
from local bands.
G. TEDDINGLEY MARKET. Situated under historic city walls, in this busy market you’ll find a huge
selection of great-value new and second-hand clothes. There are also stalls offering unusual albums by
international singers, often hard to find in shops. Our world food area allows you to taste food from abroad,
cooked in front of you by international chefs.
H. FROME PLACE. Stalls open during normal daytime shopping hours so, depending on the weather, there’s
plenty to entertain you the whole day. Try our sandwich bar if you’re hungry and look for an old copy of
something by a favorite author. We also have gifts from all over the world.

Jenny wants to buy locally-produced food traditional to the area. She needs somewhere
1. _____ convenient to eat, and as she’s sightseeing in the city, the market shouldn’t be far from local
attractions.
2. _____ Matt wants a market where he can get something to wear at reasonable prices, and something
hot to eat. He’s also keen on music, and likes finding rare recordings by different bands.
3. _____ Sammie wants to visit a market after spending the day in the city. He would like to photograph
a historic place, and buy a painting by someone unknown.
4. _____ Alexia is looking for a really special necklace for her grandmother’s birthday. She’d like to
spend the whole day at the market, and wants to avoid the cold by staying inside.
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 5. _____ Ella is looking for objects from other countries for her friends. She’d like to choose a second-
hand book to read on the journey home, and wants a snack at the market, too.

PASSAGE 2 (3.6 points): For each question, choose the correct answer.

KING TUT’S FAMILY SECRETS

King Tutankhamun was just nineteen when he died in 1322 BC. He was the last king of a powerful family
that had ruled Egypt for centuries. When he died, Tut (as Tutankhamun is often known today) was placed in
a luxurious, gold-filled tomb. There he lay forgotten until the tomb’s eventual discovery by archaeologist
Howard Carter in 1922. Although much was learnt about his life, two things remained a mystery: the reason
for his early death, and the identity of his family members. Recently, however, improved X-ray technology
and DNA analysis have given new clues into Tut’s life and death.
In 1968, Tut’s mummy was X-rayed in the hope that some light could be shed on the mystery of how he died.
It was discovered that some of the bones in Tut’s chest were missing, and that he had a serious fracture above
his left knee. As Tut was a trained fighter and hunter, the researchers saw these things as evidence of war
injuries or that he had hurt himself in a hunting accident. Some thought that the leg injury may have led to an
infection which killed him. The researchers also discovered something very interesting: there were pieces of
bone inside the skull, causing many to believe that Tut had been hit on the head with such force that it had
killed him.
In 2005, however, scientists disproved the murder theory: under the direction of Zahi Hawass, head of Egypt’s
Supreme Council of Antiquities, a CT scan was carried out. This showed that the damage to Tut’s skull
occurred when he was being made into a mummy. Hawass’ team also discovered that Tut was about 1.7 metres
tall with a slim build. His teeth were in good condition, and he appeared to be well fed and free of disease.
But if he was a healthy young man, then how did he die?
Looking for answers, Hawass reexamined the mummy in 2010. A new CT scan revealed that Tut had been
born with a serious foot condition that made him unable to walk without a stick. Furthermore, they found
DNA evidence that he had been suffering from the most severe form of malaria. Could Tut, weakened by
years of disease, have finally died following an infection caused by the leg injury discovered in 2005?
Further analysis led to another possibility. Scientists knew of two genetic problems that Tut suffered from:
the foot condition and another possible problem with the roof of his mouth. This led to the theory that Tut
may have been born with other more serious genetic problems that may ultimately have contributed to his
death.
In addition to Tut’s cause of death, Hawass was also interested in discovering the identity of his family
members. Miraculously, DNA analysis on several mummies enabled the scientists to fill in many names on
the family tree, bringing to light information lost for thousands of years. They showed that a mummy
called Akhenhaten was his father, while a mummy known only as The Younger Female from tomb KV35 was
his mother. They also discovered that one of the mummies in tomb KV21 was probably his wife
Ankhesenamun, while the two babies found in Tut’s tomb were probably children of theirs. Furthermore, they
were able to identify his grandparents, Amenhotep III and the beautiful queen Tiye, and even his
greatgrandparents, Yuya and Tuya.
Today we know much more about the boy-king than ever before. We know who his family were, and that he
suffered from health problems that would have been painful and uncomfortable, one or more of which must
have killed him. But we also know from depictions of the royal couple found in his tomb that his life was not
all suffering: they are shown happily in love. With the investigations into the lives of Tut and his family, as
Hawass says, the researchers ‘seek to honour them and keep their memories alive’.
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6. Which statement about Tut is NOT true?
A. He lived till the age of nineteen
B. His family ruled for centuries after his death
C. His tomb was discovered in 1922
D. New evidence about him has recently come to light
7. The word “fracture” in Paragraph 2 is closest in meaning to _________.
A. repair B. join C. break D. disease
8. In 1968, it was discovered that _________.
A. bones in Tut's chest were fractured B. Tut fought in many wars
C. Some bones in Tut's chest were missing D. Tut wasn't murdered
9. What was NOT first discovered in 2005?
A. Tut's height. B. That he appeared to be disease-free
C. The condition of his teeth D. The damage to Tut's skull
10. How many times has a CT scan been carried out on Tut's mummy?
A. Four times B. Once
C. Twice D. Three times
11. What relation was queen Tiye to Tut?
A. His daughter B. His grandmother
C. His great-grandmother D. His wife
12. What does the word “which” in the last paragraph refer to?
A. depictions of the couple B. Tut’s tomb
C. problems in Tut’s health D. our knowledge of Tut

PASSAGE 3 (2.4 points):

THE MAN WHO TRIED TO DESTROY PARIS
Le Corbusier was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. But many may wish he had never
built anything.
Born Charles-Edouard Jeanneret in Switzerland in 1887, the architect Le Corbusier used his grandfather's
name when he went to Paris at the age of 29. As Jeanneret, he had been a fairly successful small-town architect;
as Le Corbusier, he had bigger ideas. He disliked the architectural styles that were popular at the time, and
considered them to be out of date in an industrial age. He believed that the 20th century deserved a brand-new
style of architecture. "We must start again from zero," he said.
The new style of architecture was called the International Style, and it attracted many followers in the
architectural world. However, nobody was as enthusiastic about it as Le Corbusier at the beginning. He worked
hard to promote his ideas at exhibitions, at talks, in books and in his own magazine. He loved machines, and
believed that, like a machine, a building should have a function. He is famous for saying: "A house is a
machine for living in."
The machines he admired the most were ships, and his early buildings tried to capture the spirit of the sea with
their white walls, exposed rooms, shining glass and flat roofs. He called this style of architecture 'purism'. The
first building to embrace this style was the Villa Savoye in France. Le Corbusier believed that it was one of
the best, most functional houses ever built. Unfortunately, this turned out to be an exaggeration. The flat roof
was a particular problem, as water poured in every time it rained, and it needed constant repairs. Nevertheless,
its design was revolutionary, and it should be considered a significant piece of early 20th-century architecture.
In 1935, Le Corbusier visited New York City. He loved the city, and especially its tall buildings. He had only
one reservation, which he explained to a journalist for the Herald Tribune newspaper. American skyscrapers
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big, and as far as he was concerned, they were "just too small". Le Corbusier had always admired tall buildings.
Now, inspired by his visit, he abandoned purism. It is doubtful that he could have created anything as grand
as the skyscrapers he had seen in the city, but from now on Le Corbusier started designing buildings that sent
out a more powerful message.
He first started using bright colours, and then experimented with concrete. Le Corbusier loved the look and
flexibility of concrete, and found it hard to hide it behind brick or paint, preferring to leave it on full view. At
a time when concrete was seen as modern and exciting, his designs made him world famous, and he was asked
to design several important buildings around the world. Altogether, he designed about 60 major buildings
worldwide, in a style that became known as 'modernism'.
However, while many admired and copied his new style of architecture, many more hated it. They turned
against him, and tried to block his plans. Buildings should inspire people and make them feel good, they said,
and Le Corbusier's ugly, depressing buildings often had the opposite effect. In this respect, the people of Paris
had a lucky escape. Early in his career, Le Corbusier had wanted to knock down the centre of Paris and replace
the old buildings with huge towers. Fortunately, his plan was rejected. Justifiably, in view of his plans to
transform one of the world's most beautiful cities into a hideous concrete jungle, Le Corbusier is still known
as 'the man who tried to destroy Paris'.
Despite the criticism, he had an enormous effect on the world of architecture, and attracted a large number of
followers. As a result, many places were subjected to his style. In the Paris suburbs of Bobigny, for example,
huge towers were built to house some of the city's poorer inhabitants. Other European cities such as London,
Berlin and Dublin also felt his influence.
Apart from the buildings that were directly influenced by Le Corbusier, something else happened that the
architect never planned: there was a return to older styles of architecture. Today, many people live in modern
houses that look like they are much older. This look may represent a return to traditional tastes and values.
More likely, however, it represents a reaction against modernist architecture.

Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in the Reading Passage?

TRUE if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer

FALSE if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

13. At first, people were not as enthusiastic about the International Style as Le Corbusier was.
14. The Villa Savoye is an important building.
15. Le Corbusier could have designed buildings that were as big and as impressive as those in New York.
16. After his visit to the States, Le Corbusier ceased adhering to purism.
17. Le Corbusier found concrete a difficult material to work with.
18. Le Corbusier's plans for Paris would have ruined the city.
19. Many people show they reject Le Corbusier's style of architecture by living in old houses.
20. He created 60 significant buildings worldwide, combining "modernism" and "purism" in his style.
21. Despite criticism, he greatly influenced architecture and gained many followers.

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