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EXCI EXAM
Section 1 Listening This is the listening Section of the English Examination. This section is divided into two parts. For each part you will hear one text and you will answer the corresponding questions. You will hear each text twice. You may answer the questions while you are listening or in the time allowed after each text. You will be given time to read the questions quickly before you hear the text. The listening test stars now. Part One You are going to hear a radio announcer giving information about the morning´s programs on a local radio station – Radio Solent. As you listen, choose the best way to fill in the missing information in the following summary. Mark A, B, or C on your answer sheet. The morning´s radio 8:00 (1) The ………………… of local news A: analysis B: preview C: summary 8:10 Weather Forecast 8:15 Start the Day – with Rosy Strange talking about (2) …….. A: the environmental conference in japan B: his record C: His book on the Queen 9:20 Round the Centre- We´ll introduce you to people who (3) ……Bournemouth´s new Convention Centre A: contributed to B: own the C: bought the 10:00 Your Choice- with music, local news and comments. Calls are welcome (4).. A: after 9:30 B: at 9:30 C: before 9: 10:45 The Matthews family 11:15 Clive Sudgeons with information about local (5)…….. A: entertainment B: future events C: travel 12:00 National and Local News
Part Two A man is phoning about an advertisement for an apartment for him and his wife. He made a few notes of the questions he wants to ask. Listen to his conversation with the owner of the apartment and complete his notes. Choose the correct answer and mark A, B, or C on your answer sheet Apartment in Taylor Street Phone no: 245544 Rent: US $600 (6) ……… gas and electricity Deposit? (7)…………. Pets? No (8)………………………….. Heating? (9) ………………………………………………. Residents parking? How many cars? (10) …………… Section 2. Reading Comprehension. This section contains three texts. Read the three texts and follow the directions for each Text One Read the description about Panamá. Complete the missing line of each paragraph. Select A, B, C, D or E, to complete the paragraphs.
A: including A: one month A: pets because of the noise A: heating in all rooms A: no car B: included B: two months B: cats because they meow B: heating only in the living rooms B: two cars C: plus C: three months C: dogs because they bark C: heating only in the bedrooms C: one car
D) Here is a description of two of the provinces. E) An important touristic place is the Archipelago of Bocas del Toro, located at the entrance of Chiriqui Lake Text two Read text three on the Right then look at the following statements. Decide whether each statement is true or false. If it is true, mark A: True on your answer sheet. If you think it is false, mark B: False. If the information is not in the text, mark C: Doesn´t say_._
16. – The old generation of Chinese takes the Chinese New Year as an occasion for renovating family ties. A: True B: False C: Doesn´t say 17.- The traditional Chinese New Year celebrated family union as well as domestic and celestial gods. A: True B: False C: Doesn´t say 18.- The fish at the end of the meal is not supposed to be eaten by the members of the family as a sign of abundance. A: True B: False C: Doesn´t say 19.- The end of the Chinese New Year is marked by a full moon. A: True B: False C: Doesn´t say 20.-Firecrackers are set off only at the beginning of the New Year. A: True B: False C: Doesn´t say The Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival as its been called since the 20th century remains the most important social and economic holiday in China. Originally tied to the lunar – solar Chinese calendar, the holiday was a time to honor household and heavenly deities as well as ancestors. It was also a time to bring family together for feasting. With the popular adoption in China of the Western calendar in 1912, the Chinese joined in celebrating January 1 as New Years Day China, however, continues to celebrate the traditional Chinese New Year, although in a shorter version with a new name – the Spring Festival. Significantly younger generations of Chinese now observe the holiday in a very different manner from their ancestors. For some Young people, the holiday has evolved from an opportunity to renew family ties to a chance for relaxation from work. The traditional Chinese New Year The Chinese New Year period began in the middle of the 12th month and ended around
the middle of the first month with the waxing of the full moon. Observance of the New Year period was traditionally divided into New Year´s Eve and the first days of the new year. Traditionally for the Chinese, New Year was the most important festival on the calendar. The entire attention of the household was fixed on the celebration. During this time, business life came nearly to a stop. Home and family were the principal focuses. In preparation for the holiday, homes were thoroughly cleaned to rid them of “huiqi”, or inauspicious breaths, which might have collected during the old year. Cleaning was also meant to appease the gods who would be coming down from heaven to make inspections. Ritual sacrifices of food and paper icons were offered to gods and ancestors. People posted scrolls printed with lucky messages on household gates and set off firecrackers to frighten evil spirits. Elders gave out Money to children. In fact, many of the rites carried out during this period were meant to bring good luck to the household and long life to the family – particularly to the parents Most important was the feasting. On New Year´s Eve, the extended family would join around the table for a meal that included as the last course a fish that was symbolic of abundance and therefore not meant to be eaten. In the first five days of the New Year, people ate long noodles to symbolize long life. On the 15th and final day of the New Year, round dumplings shaped like the full moon were shared as a sign of the family unit and of perfection. Text three Pounded in the 12th^ century, Moscow is the capital of the Russian Federation and one of the most renowned and fascinating cities in the world. It is a dynamic 21st^ century metropolis showcasing home of the world’s best shopping, nightlife, restaurants and culture. Moscow welcomes over four million tourists each year. Home to over 130 nationalities and 12. 3 millions residents. Moscow is the served by the three international airports and the world’s second busiest underground system. Moscow is surrounded by satellite towns and neighborhoods that comprise Moscow Region. Visitors can travel by bus or train to the small Russian cities as old as Moscow, bursting with history and charm.
23.- According to the text, Moscow’s subway is the second…of the world. a) Largest b) Busiest c) Fastest
- According to the text, Saint Basil’s Cathedral is a… a) Cultural landmark. b) UNESCO World Heritage site. c) Symbol of the Russian orthodox church.
- The restoration of Luzhniki stadium will…façade a) Redesign b) Preserve c) Reform Section 3 Grammar and vocabulary. This section consists of three parts. Part One Select A, B, C, or D to complete the sentences below.
- I knocked on the door and waited a long time, but nobody answered so I... A) Went around B) went away C)went off D) went out
- I would like______ to watch TV or to play Risk tonight. A) Either B) Non C) Neither D) Both
- I didn’t______ play with dolls when I was ten A) Use to B) uses to C) used to D) use
- Your father works in Ireland,__________ he? A) don’t B) doesn’t C) Did D) didn’t’s
- I ________________ for the bus when it started to rain.
A) Have been waiting B) was waiting C) had waited D) waited
- I wouldn’t mind waiting 20 minutes, If I______________ sure that she will receive me. A) Am B) was C)wasn’t D) were
- By the time we got to school, the exam____________ yet. A) hasn’t’ started B) Has started C) Had started D) Hadn’t started.
- If Dan studies hard, he________________ fail the test A) Won’ t B) Will C) Wouldn’t D) Would
- The first dinosaurs skeleton_______________ in Africa. A) Discovered B) was discovered C) were discovered D) Have been discovered.
- I’m so angry, I just have_________ coke in my glass! I wonder who drank it all A) A little B) little C) A few D) few Part two. Select A, B, C or D to complete the sentences below
- A woman the day of her wedding is called a_____________________ A) Flancée B) Bride C) Bridegroom D) Wife
- The next paper must be___________ on Wednesday the 24th A) Turned in B) accepted C)offered D) handed
- Our new apartment is nice, but it is on a busy street, and I can’t__________ the noisy. A) Get out of B) get along with C) get away with D)get around with
- A number of animals are____________ by extinction. A) In danger B) exposed C) threatened D) Endanger
- Please, call me as soon as you________the plane A) Go off B) get out C) get off D) get down
2.-I wasn’t paying any attention, so____________________________ when the teacher asked my opinion 3.-It’s rather unlikely that it will rain tomorrow. So you can________________________. 4.-If you don’t eat healthy and exercise half an hour a day, you _______________________. 5.-My father used to drive me to school when I was in college but now I______________________________ go everywhere Part Two Rewrite the first sentences without changing their meaning or tense, using the word(s) in brackets. 6.- She gets very excited when she travels (exciting)
7.- She was afraid to wake up late and miss her class (fear)
8.-The hotel is far from the beach (near)
9.- You should be more careful when you drive at night. (careless)
10.- She didn´t give up despite the bad conditions. (persist)
Part three Use some of the concepts listed below to write a for-and- against text about studying and having a part time have at the same time. Earn money Stress Out Get good grades Get tired Responsibility Write one paragraph to state the topic. In the next two paragraphs, give at least two advantages and their corresponding examples and two disadvantages and their corresponding examples of studying and having a part time job. In the closing paragraph state your opinion.
Write a minimum of 150 words.
