USE OF ENGLISH & READING

I. USE THE WORDS GIVEN IN BRACKETS TO FORM A WORD THAT FITS IN THE SPACE.

This new concept of emotional intelligence is defined as the capacity for __________________________
(MANAGE) both our _________________________ (FEEL) and others, motivating ourselves and
___________________________ (DEAL) with emotions in general, not only ours but others, too.
_____________________________ (SCIENCE) have identified four main ______________________
(COMPETENT) when talking about emotional ________________________ (INTELLIGENT). the first one is
the capacity for understanding our own __________________________ (STRONG) and weaknesses, the
capacity for being aware of them. That is why it is called Self- __________________ (AWARE). Then they
talk about the capacity for managing them because it is not enough to know yourself, it is also crucial to be able
to use these _____________________ (CONCLUDE) that you have come to effectively. This capacity is
known as Self- ________________________ (MANAGE). The third competence refers to comprehending what
others are saying and feeling and understanding their reasons for acting in a certain way as well. It is called
Social-Awareness. The last competence, Relationship Management is “in charge” with
______________________ (REACH) one’s goals and getting what they want from the others. Once we acquire
these competences at a high level, we can say that we possess emotional intelligence, which
_____________________ (SHORT) our way to success.

II. READ THE TEXT BELOW AND LOOK CAREFULLY AT EACH LINE. SOME OF THE LINES ARE
CORRECT, AND SOME HAVE A WORD WHICH SHOULDN’T BE THERE. IF A LINE IS CORRECT,
PUT A (√) BY THE NUMBER. IF A LINE HAS A WORD WHICH SHOULD NOT BE THERE, WRITE
THE WORD IN THE SPACE.

Many of people consider that the pyramids were made or at least 1.

influenced by the non-earthly beings. One reason to believe it 2.
would be that this kind of structure it is not typical for any country 3.
or continent. The second thing is that the Pyramids’ relationship to 4.
Pi and the triangular shape seem to prove it that their builders were 5.
been helped in terms of guidance by extraterrestrial beings. It is 6.
important to mention the fact that the ancient Egyptians were not 7.
familiar with the notion of Pi. Still, at a closer by look we notice 8.
that the Egyptians used to a wheel as a measuring device, so it 9.
wasn’t not necessary for them to know about Pi, all they needed 10.
to know was how to use a wheel to measure.

III. COMPLETE THE SECOND SENTENCE SO THAT IT HAS A SIMILAR MEANING TO THE FIRST
SENTENCE USING THE WORD GIVEN. USE BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS.
1. She couldn’t watch the film because it was too violent. SO
The film ________________________________________ she couldn’t watch it.
2. A visa is not required when you travel within Europe. NEED
You _____________________________________________ when you travel within Europe.
3. Booking online means it isn’t necessary to actually have plane tickets anymore. WORRY
Booking online means you ________________________________________ about actually having plane
tickets anymore.
4. I’m sure they didn’t see me. HAVE
They __________________________________ me.
 5. Taking the bikes without asking them would not be right. OF
I think it _____________________________________ to take the bikes.
6. Programming a video recorder is more difficult than I thought. EASY
Programming a video recorder is _____________________________________ I thought.
7. An air hostess is obliged to check a number of things before take-off. HAS
An air hostess _______________________________ a number of things before take-off.
8. The last time they contacted us was over a year ago. HEARD
We _______________________________ for over a year.
9. She feels tired as it gets late. THE
The later it gets, __________________________________ feels.
10. The price of air conditioning has almost doubled in the past few years. TWICE
Air conditioning costs almost ________________________________ it did a few years ago.

IV. READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS EACH SPACE. USE
ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH SPACE.

Christmas is primarily a religious holiday, the celebration of Christ’s birth. The practice (1) ……….. putting
trees in the house, candles and many decorations indicate (2) …………. the pagan origins are still alive and
well. Today Christmas offers people (3) ………… opportunity to give and receive presents, to help (4)
………… who are (5) ………….. need. The Christmas spirit of giving, of peace and understanding, of
tolerance is personalized (6) ………….. Santa Claus, Father Christmas. According (7) ………… the legend,
Nicholas, (8) ………… benevolent man, was born in Turkey and died on 6th December, 343. He comes every
year, under different names. In Austria Nikolaus is accompanied by Krampus (9) …………. scares naughty
children. In the Netherlands, Sinterklaas, accompanied by one or more black slaves, gives presents to children
on December 5th. St. Nicholas was the model for the Hollywood Santa, who was first stylized into a jollier
fellow (10) ……… Coca Cola ads.