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Task 3 - Comprehension Quiz (grammar, vocabulary, reading, listening)

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Question 1 Read the text "Thanksgiving Dinner" and answer the question below:
Complete Last Thanksgiving my parents had a large family dinner at their house. Getting ready for
1.00 points out of Thanksgiving dinner takes a lot of work.
1.00 The day started well and by late afternoon we had completed most of the work. Everyone had
helped to make the meal a success. We had put the turkey in the oven earlier that day so the
house was starting to smell like roast turkey. The grandchildren had finished setting the table for
Thanksgiving dinner. My aunt had made two pies for dessert, a pumpkin pie and an apple pie. My
brother and I had peeled the carrots and the potatoes. We had just turned on the stove to start
cooking the vegetables when the power went out! The oven stopped working! We couldn’t cook
the vegetables! The turkey wouldn’t finish cooking! We waited. We talked. We went for a walk.
We had waited two hours by the time the power came back on. We had almost given up hope.
Dinner was late that night but it was a Thanksgiving dinner that we won’t forget.
Text taken from: http://www.readingesl.ca/grammar/past.htm
Had the food been served on time?

Select one:
a. No, because nobody had help to make the dinner.

b. Yes, because they had put the turkey in the oven earlier.

c. Yes, because everybody had help to make the dinner.

d. No, because they had waited two hours by the time the power came back on.

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Question 2 Complete the sentence according to the audio "Kevin and Maria"
Complete

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What will Kevin do if he wins the lottery?

Select one:
a. If he wins the lottery, he will travel to France with his girlfriend.

b. If he wins the lottery, he will buy a new car.

c. If he wins the lottery he will study in Oxford university.

d. If he wins the lottery, he will travel to France with his family.

Question 3 One word is wrong in the sentence. Find this word, then choose the correct answer according to
Complete the following options:

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Mr President, I wish to begin with some congrats remarks.
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Select one:
a. Wish.
b. President.

c. Congratulatory.
d. Remarks.

Question 4 Complete the next conversation using congratulatory vocabulary and expressions:
Complete I got promoted at my job today. Does it surprise you?
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1.00 Select one:
a. Not at all but congratulations on your promotion.
b. I am at my job today.

c. My boss promoted me.

d. Yes I do, the job is hard.

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Question 5 This meaning corresponds to a word. Which one is it?
Complete If you exercise regularly, you stay in shape:
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1.00 Select one:
a. Healthy candies.

b. Physical education.

c. Traveling.
d. Physical activity.

Question 6 According to the text "The Tattoos", the numbers of people with tattoo that have grown
Complete lately are?

1.00 points out of For many years tattoos were associated with sailors and soldiers, then in the 60s and 70s with
1.00 bikers and heavy metal rock stars. But today more people from all social classes are having
tattoos done and there has been a significant increase in the number of women who have them.
Many famous people have had tattoos done too. Footballer David Beckham, and his wife,
Victoria, both have tattoos of their first son's name Brooklyn. David has one on his back and
Victoria has one on her arm. Other famous people include singers, actors and actresses such as
Robbie Williams, Britney Spears, and Angelina Jolie among others.
Tattoos have existed for more than 5.000 years. The word tattoo comes from the Polynesian word
tatau, meaning ''symbol''. In Polynesia tattoos were a sign of social status and the transition from
childhood to adult life. They became known in the West when sailors on voyages of discovery to
the Polynesian islands had tattoos done because they wanted to be accepted by native people or
because they wanted a souvenir of their voyage.
The traditional method of tattooing is to make a drawing on the skin and then trace the lines of the
final tattoo by injecting ink under the skin, using a machine with a needle. Sounds painful? It is.
But not as painful (or expensive) as having a tattoo removed! Modern laser surgery has improved
the situation, but even with this method there is no guarantee that a tattoo can be completely
removed. So a lot of people have henna tattoos, which are not permanent. These are fine if the
pure henna dye is used, but sometimes artists use inferior dyes containing the chemical PPD,
which can cause permanent skin problems. There are also semi -permanent tattoos which can
last for up to five years
Taken from: http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=4242

Select one:
a. Bikers.

b. Punk rockers.

c. Man.
d. Woman.

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Question 7 Choose the right answer of the question according to the reading "My Life":
Complete What did he use to drink in Romania?
1.00 points out of I used to live in Romania but now I live in Barcelona, Spain. I have lived here for seven years
1.00 now, so I am used to the lifestyle. Life is more hectic here than in Romania. I had to get used to
eating lots of seafood. In Romania I used to eat fish only once or twice a year. It took me a while
to get used to having lunch late - the first months in Barcelona I used to be hungry all the time! I
also had to get used to a different mentality. People in Barcelona are more laid-back and spend
time outdoors with their friends.
Now I am used to meeting up with friends after dinner, which often happens after 10 o'clock at
night. The thing I can't get used to is the coffee. In Romania I used to drink a lot of coffee but it
was much less strong. Now I always add extra water to my coffee to be able to drink it.
Taken from: http://www.ejerciciodeingles.com/ejercicios-distinguir-used-to-be-used-toget-used-
to/D

Select one:
a. He used to drink a lot of coffee.

b. He used to drink beer.

c. He used to drink milk everyday.

d. He used to drink strong coffee.

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Question 8 Read the text "Living in the Big Apple" and answer the following question:
Complete To most people, New York seems an incredibly exciting place to live. What do New Yorkers think
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1.00 A. THE SINGLE GIRL-Sherrin Bernstein
Living in Manhattan is one big financial struggle for Sherrin Bernstein, a trainee beauty therapist.
She earns enough to pay the bills, but there is little left for luxuries. “I can’t afford to do expensive
things”, she says. But she can have a lot of fun in New York on a Budget. A good meal in a
restaurant costs little, and her favorite hobby is rollerblading in Central Park, which costs nothing.
Apart from a short break in Spain last year, Sherrin has not had a holiday in ten years. I wish I
could go to Italy. It is a fantastic place to go on vacations. She is paying her way through college
and earns money by working as a skating instructor. Despite the financial drawbacks, she loves
New York. “The energy in this city is incredible”. The worst aspect, according to Sherrin, is
pollution and noise. I wish the alarms would not go off through the night. It’s hard to get a good
night’s sleep. The aggressive nature of New Yorkers also makes her uncomfortable. “People push
you out of the way on the subway or in the street. Sometimes I long for a more peaceful way of
life”.
B. THE FAMILY- Mr. and Mrs. Miles and their daughters
Seymour Miles, his wife, Jan, and their two daughters live in a three-bedroom apartment, which is
large by New York standards. Mr. Miles runs his own business and Jan is vice-president at a
bank. The Miles say they are fortunate they can afford to send their daughters to a private school.
“The school has an excellent academic reputation, every child has a computer. Things like that
influenced our decision to invest so much in their education”. Bringing children up in New York
has its benefits and drawbacks. A big advantage is access to New York’s rich cultural life. The
girls go regularly to museums and art galleries and see all the latest films. “In New York they are
exposed to the diversity of people, they see other cultures and are enriched by that” says Mr.
Miles. The disadvantages is they do not have the freedom to go out in the street and play. “We
wish they could play safely in the streets. Everything has to be supervised.” The Miles say New
York is becoming more expensive and dangerous to live in, so many people are leaving and
moving out to the suburbs.
C. THE COUPLE- Mr and Mrs Rochford
A few years ago, Jeff Rochford considered moving out of New York, “where he’s lived in all his
life. “Crime was out of control, the economy was in mess. It was becoming a dangerous place to
live. But the clampdown on crime has improved the city tremendously”. Mr. Rochford and his wife,
Verda, live in a tiny one-bedroom apartment. Although it is expensive to live in Manhattan, Mr.
Rochford says he feeds off the city’s energy and would not live anywhere else. “Here we’ve got
everything at our fingertips. Anything you want is available 24 hours a day. “Mrs. Rochford,
however, who grew up on a farm in the country, says she has a “love-hate” relationship with New
York. “I hate that feeling of being closed in. We wish we could buy a bigger house”, she says.
“We’re trying to save up for a bigger home”.
D. THE HOMELESS PERSON- Gerry Brown
Begging for coins on Fifth Avenue, Gerry Brown doesn’t display an ounce of self-pity. “A lot of
wealthy people live here and good luck to them. I know a lot of them and they give me money
because they like me”. Gerry, 44, has been unemployed for five years. He stays at a friend’s
house and comes into the city center every day. “I do odd jobs”. He gets financial support and
food stamps each month from the State. The rest of the time he earns money by going through
rubbish bins and picking out cans and bottles for recycling. “I find stuff, like televisions and radios

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 and sell them”, he says. He is experienced enough to know to look after himself. “I know where to
get a free shower. I know where to get food – the supermarkets, the restaurants – they all give it
away.”
Taken from: Fast Track to FCE Longman Pearson Education Limited 2001
Who is able to get things without paying?

Select one:
a. Gerry Brown.

b. Mr. and Mrs. Miles.

c. Mr. and Mrs. Rochford.

d. Sherrin Bernstein.

Question 9 Read the following definition and according to it, select the correct word that best fits the
Complete definition:

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A person who works compulsively at the expense of other pursuits.
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Select one:
a. A driver.

b. Alcoholic.

c. Workaholic.
d. Worker.

Question 10 Read the following definition and according to it, select the correct word that best fits the
Complete definition:

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It is an act, often a crime, involving unjustified threats to reveal a secret about someone, unless
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they give you money.

Select one:
a. Cyber-bullying.

b. Blackmail.

c. Phishing.

d. Catfish.

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Question 11 Where does Hellen used to live, before she moved to her new place?
Complete Answer this according to the
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:

Select one:
a. New Jersey.

b. In Jersey.
c. Yarsy.

Question 12 According to the

Complete

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where was Hellen, when she learnt how to ride a bike?
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Select one:
a. At her grand parents place.

b. At her sister place.

c. At her parents place.

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Question 13 Read the text "The Simple Life" and answer the following question:
Complete Five people talk about how they have cleared the clutter from their lives and are now living in style
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1.00 A. Toby Thomson
I’m a perfectionist and this is reflected in my apartment. I used to live in a small flat that was quite
cluttered with lots of possessions scattered all over the place. By contrast, my present place is
wonderfully empty and spacious. The rooms are all painted white and when you’re inside them,
you feel great because you get maximum use of the natural daylight. I have no pictures on the
walls. As an architect, I work with drawings all day and I don’t want to look at them in the evening.
Everything in the apartment has to be just right. I take ages choosing each piece of furniture or
lamp because I think it through carefully and know exactly what I’m after.
B. Melanie Martin
Having a simple orderly wardrobe makes life less complicated. These days I am much more
careful about clothes that I used to be. I buy one well-made piece of clothing that I’m going to love
and cherish, rather than several inexpensive items which will son wear out. I’ve refined my
wardrobe down to a couple of well-known labels and I take a lot of care whenever I buy
something to make sure it’s right for me. A few years ago, I would just take clothes off the rails
without really thinking about whether they’d suit me. Inevitably, some of them would get thrown
away unworn. Having fewer clothes means you know exactly what goes with what. When I get
dressed in the morning I don’t spend half an hour rummaging through stuff trying to figure out
what will look right.
C. Annabella Bevan
My flat is uncluttered, I have wooden floors and only a few pieces of furniture, but I have chosen
what I own with care. But If I go off something, I won’t hesitate to throw it out because, for me,
things have to be right. I work from home and I’m setting up my own company to sell things on the
Internet, but I’d like to work in a soothing, relaxing environment. Having an orderly home and
wardrobe helps me to cope with the frantic lifestyle people around me lead in London. It sounds
strange, but when I switch on my computer here, I feel a lot calmer than I would in an office. Of
course, the look of things does come into it too, but I think if you keep your clothes and
possessions tidy, it can improve your mood.
D. Graham Knight
The design of my flat is not a fashion statement. It’s meant to be modern and contemporary, but I
did it because I like it, not because it’s the current trend. It’s very much my space because I
designed the interior myself. It’s very sparse, but very homely. It’s also very functional. I love
cooking and the focal point of the flat is the Steel worktop in the kitchen area. There’s no dining
table, so I both cook and eat on the worktop. I’m always having people round for dinner and they
seem to like the informality of it. In the living room, there are two cream sofas and a black side
table. I don’t feel the need for anything else because I’m not a very materialistic person really.
Who has a home now which is quite unlike a previous one?

Select one:
a. Graham Knight.

b. Annabella Bevan.
c. Melanie Martin.
d. Toby Thomson.

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Question 14 Complete the conversation with the appropriate answer:
Complete Ann: Did your mum use to be slim when she was at the university?
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Select one:
a. Helen: No, she didn´t.

b. Helen: No she didn´t used to.

c. Helen: No, she used to.

d. Helen: No she didn´t use to.

Question 15 Choose the correct answer without the spelling mistake:

Complete
Select one:
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1.00 a. Congratulations for being the best English teacher.
b. Congratulations for being the best English theacher.

c. Congratulations for beiing the best English theacher.

d. Congratulations for beiing the best English theacher.