Winners for Bulgaria for the 7th Grade Extra End-Of-year Tests

Test One

Part OneListening Comprehension

Read the questions below. Then, listen to a conversation between Mary and a restaurant receptionist twice and circle the letter of the correct answer – A, B, C or D.

1. …… want(s) to eat more common food at the Chinese restaurant.A. MaryB. Mary’s daughterC. Mary’s husbandD. Mary’s parents

2. Mary’s daughter doesn’t eat ……A. dairy products.B. meat.C. fish.D. rice.

3. Mary Smith is not quite sure if ……A. her husband will eat beef or chicken.B. her daughter will go to the restaurant.C. Both A & B.D. Neither A nor B.

4. Listening to the conversation, we can conclude that ......A. the restaurant doesn’t serve seafood. B. Mary is a vegetarian. C. Mr Smith likes food. D. Mary’s daughter is keen on sports.

5. The Smiths are going out for dinner to ……A. introduce Mary’s parents to Chinese food.B. celebrate Mary’s daughter winning a basketball match.C. celebrate Mr Smith’s birthday.D. celebrate Mary’s birthday.

6. The receptionist tells Mary that she doesn’t need to bring ……A. a cake.B. a box.C. plates.D. candles.

7. Mr Smith is turning …… years of age.A. thirty

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B. thirty-fiveC. fifty-fiveD. fifty

8. Mary wants to reserve a table for …… people.A. fiveB. sevenC. eightD. ten

9. The Smiths should go to the restaurant ......A. before 7 o’clock.B. at 7 sharp.C. at 7:30.D. at 8:30.

10. The receptionist advises the Smiths to park ……A. in the supermarket car park. B. outside the restaurant on Main Street.C. on the top level of Main Street car park.D. at home.

Part TwoReading Comprehension

Read the text below and the questions that follow it and then circle the letter of the correct answer – A, B, C or D.

DublinDublin, the capital city of Ireland, is a very popular tourist destination. The city has a long history going back to Viking times and there are a lot of attractions for visitors, most of them conveniently located near the city centre.

Trinity CollegeFounded in 1592, Trinity College is Ireland’s oldest university, situated in the heart of the city. It has some impressive buildings including a huge library with many old books. The most famous book it holds is the Book of Kells, written by monks around 800 AD. Some of the most famous writers of the English language have studied at Trinity College including Oscar Wilde and Samuel Beckett. Trinity College also has the oldest football club in the world, although games are now played on the college’s sports fields outside the city.

Phoenix ParkPhoenix Park is Europe’s largest city park, open to the public all year round. It is where the Irish president lives and includes Dublin zoo and a number of fields for cricket and polo. On summer days, artists can be seen painting the park’s freely roaming deer.


Temple BarThe area called Temple Bar is the cultural centre of Dublin, where you can always see street musicians, jugglers and magicians. It is also the best place to go to for a night out with some excellent restaurants, cafes and the liveliest pubs in the city. It is also home to the Irish Film Centre and a number of galleries.

The Guinness StorehousePerhaps nothing is more Irish than a pint of Guinness. Therefore, no trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the Guinness Storehouse. A tour of the storehouse shows how Guinness is made and describes the history and advertising of the company. If you are old enough, they even offer you a free pint in the Gravity-Bar on the top floor, where you have a magnificent view over the entire city.

1. According to the text, Dublin ……A. is visited by a lot of tourists.B. does not have many places of interest.C. is one of the most modern cities in Ireland.D. is situated in the heart of Ireland.

2. Trinity College is famous for its graduates who have achieved success in …… A. Literature.B. Religion.C. Sport.D. Art.

3. Students at Trinity College ……A. are not allowed to play football.B. do not have access to the college library.C. like playing cricket and polo.D. None of the above.

4. You can learn about the history of Irish literature in ……A. Trinity College.B. Phoenix Park.C. Temple Bar.D. The Guinness Storehouse.

5. You can see live sport in ……A. Trinity College.B. Phoenix Park.C. Temple Bar.D. The Guinness Storehouse.

6. The artistic centre of Dublin city is …… A. Trinity College.B. Phoenix Park.C. Temple Bar.


D. the Guinness Storehouse.

7. The most exciting bars in the city are in ……A. Trinity College.B. Phoenix Park.C. Temple Bar.D. the Guinness Storehouse.

8. Temple Bar is the place where you ……A. can’t hear live music. B. can see various works of art.C. are able to visit a library. D. may see some wildlife.

9. You can enjoy a scenic view of all of Dublin city in ……A. Trinity College.B. Phoenix Park.C. Temple Bar.D. the Guinness Storehouse.

10. People who visit the Guinness Storehouse ……A. have to pay for everything they eat and drink there.B. can have a free drink if they are not too young.C. will never learn the secret of producing Guinness.D. must be interested in history and advertising.

Part ThreeUse of English

Multiple ChoiceRead the sentences below and circle the letter of the correct answer – A, B, C or D.

1. I don’t like peanuts because they are usually too …… .A. salty B. greasy C. spicy D. juicy

2. Global warming is causing the ice in …… regions to melt. A. wetland B. desert C. polar D savannah

3. Mary bought a …… of crisps at the newsagent’s. A. packet B. carton C. tin D. box

4. The weather was ……; it was neither too hot nor too cold. A. chilly B. freezing C. mild D. boiling

5. Edward …… jogging in the park every morning.A. does B. goes C. plays D. makes


6. I think I sprained my …… .A. tooth B. ankle C. muscle D. arm

7. This orange juice has too much …… in it.A. grain B. pulp C. calorie D. nutrition

8. I bought my friends some …… while I was on holiday.A. dishes B. figures C. souvenirs D. exhibits

9. Mike took his wife …… for a meal for their wedding anniversary. A. out B. off C. away D. back

10. It was such a warm day that I decided to …… a light jacket. A. carry B. wear C. put D. dress

Sentence Completion Circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word or phrase which best completes the meaning of each sentence.

1. All day yesterday, Jenny …… for an exam. A. studiedB. was studying C. studiesD. has studied

2. Linda …… at the party yet. A. didn’t arriveB. hasn’t arrivedC. will not arriveD. haven’t arrived

3. I’ve found one of my shoes, but I can’t find …… . A. anotherB. othersC. the otherD. one another

4. We will need …… luck to win this game.A. a bit ofB. bothC. severalD. all

5. …… Thames is a river in England. A. TheB. No word


C. A D. An

6. Why …… away from me?A. do you runningB. you runningC. you runD. are you running

7. “Your sister can drive us to the station, …… she?A. won’tB. can’tC. doesn’tD. aren’t

8. Millions of plastic water bottles …… every day. A. is soldB. are soldC. are sellingD. was sold

9. He lost …… of his hair when he got older. A. a numberB. severalC. allD. many

10. We rarely …… to the seaside these days because we’re too busy.A. are goingB. have goneC. goD. have been

Part FourWriting

Write an article for a school magazine about a friend or family member you admire. In your article, write about the person’s appearance, personal qualities and hobbies. (100-120 words)


Test Two


Read the questions below. Then, listen to a conversation between Bob and Jim twice and circle the letter of the correct answer – A, B, C or D.

1. The person that works for the camp is named ……A. Bob.B. Jim.C. Budd.D. Kent.

2. According to the conversation, the cycling course ……A. will start as soon as the course in rafting finishes.B. only started a few days ago.C. will most probably begin in a month’s time. D. is a lot better than the trekking course.

3. Jim decides to take a course in ……A. cycling.B. canyoning.C. trekking.D. rafting.

4. Jim lives ……A. near Manchester.B. very close to Edinburgh.C. in Newcastle.D. None of the above.

5. Jim must go to York to ……A. take the train.B. begin his course.C. meet his friends.D. pay for the course.

6. Bob offers to help Jim with ……A. the accommodation.B. the travel arrangements.C. some money.D. All of the above.

7. Jim wants a ……A. single, student ticket.B. return, regular ticket.


C. return, student ticket.D. single, regular ticket.

8. On Friday, Jim is planning to ……A. meet with Bob in Newcastle. B. meet his friends in Newcastle. C. travel to York by train. D. spend the day in Edinburgh.

9. On Sunday afternoon in Newcastle, Jim is going to ……A. meet Bob and go to York.B. arrive by train.C. begin his cycling course.D. depart for York by train.

10. Jim must pay a deposit for his course ……A. with cash.B. with a credit card.C. in the next three days.D. in person.


Read the text below and then mark the statements that follow it as true or false (T/F).

RHYTHMIC ART GYMNASTICS AND MARIA PETROVA

Art gymnastics is a display of physical exercises and movements performed to music. Gymnasts use their bodies and different objects to express themselves. It is one of the most popular sports for Bulgarian girls and women. The first competition took place in 1922, in Plovdiv, the second largest city in Bulgaria. It was a huge success and turned sport into an art. Nowadays, young gymnasts from all over Bulgaria train very hard to enter the national team. Most of them start their training at the age of five. They work hard to achieve a perfect performance and eat very healthy food to keep their bodies in good shape. As a gymnast gets older, the exercises become more difficult. From using a ball and a rope, the girls start using new equipment like the famous hoop. The hoop, which is a colourful plastic ring, was first included in the First World Championship in Budapest, in 1963. It can be thrown into the air or passed under the gymnast’s leg.

In Bulgaria, it is every gymnast’s dream to represent their country in the national team. There are about twenty-five art gymnastic clubs and a lot of strong competition between their young members. Everybody from these sports schools can take part in examinations for the national team. Those who are chosen, continue their training in the “Gerena Sports Complex” in the city of Sofia.


Today, Bulgarian women are recognised as being top gymnasts around the world. They perform in the USA, Western Europe and Japan. They regularly win gold medals and bring respect to their country.

One of the most talented Bulgarian rhythmic gymnasts of all time is Maria Petrova. She began her training at the age of five and seventeen years later came second in her first World Team Championship appearance. Throughout her career she won many European and world championships. Spectators were amazed at her incredible routines and her ability to make even her smallest movements look important. Her name is also in the Guinness Book of World Records as being one of the world’s most successful rhythmic gymnasts.

1. Art gymnasts dance and keep fit at the same time. ……… 2. The first art gymnastic event in Bulgaria was very popular. ……… 3. The gymnasts must learn how to use the hoop when they are five. ……… 4. Hungarian gymnasts have started using the hoop only recently. ………5. About twenty-five gymnasts compete to enter the national team. ……… 6. Exams to enter the national team are taken at the “Gerena Sports Complex”. ………7. Bulgarian gymnasts participate in competitions abroad. ………8. Maria Petrova has reached first place a lot of times for rhythmic gymnastics. ……… 9. Her performance includes marvellous exercises and dance routines. ………10. Maria Petrova is the only Bulgarian gymnast who has ever won a gold medal. ………


Cloze TestRead the text below and for each numbered gap circle the letter of the correct answer – A, B, C or D.

It is becoming clearer, year after year, that weather (1) …… are becoming worse because of the effects of global (2) …… . However, there are many things we can do to help this situation. Most people go along with the fact that recycling is an important (3) …… in saving our planet. However, many of us (4) …… to make up excuses for not recycling. Some people say they are (5) …… busy while others claim that recycling bins are not installed on their streets. These are not valid excuses. We have to (6) …… saving our environment seriously. We have to realise that often it is easy to (7) …… without plastic bags at the shopping market and if recycling bins are not on our streets it is up to us to (8) …… them from our local councils or politicians. It’s time to (9) …… a difference and do away with our old attitudes. It’s time to (10) …… our planet.

1) A. situations B. conditions C. states D. circumstances2) A. warmth B. heating C. warming D. heat3) A. step B. walk C. stride D. pace4) A. carry B. keep C. move D. continue 5) A. enough B. too C. way D. far 6) A. take B. make C. put D. do


7) A. do B. go C. use D. make 8) A. demand B. ask C. request D. invite9) A. take B. do C. be D. make

10) A. keep B. save C. rescue D. free

Sentence CompletionCircle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word or phrase which best completes the meaning of each sentence.

1. I missed the bus and had to wait half an hour for the next ...... .A. otherB. oneC. onesD. another

2. Ben …… his snowboarding while Adam was climbing the mountain.A. practisesB. was practisingC. practising D. were practising

3. I think eating too much …… mayonnaise is not healthy.A. –B. a C. theD. an

4. My parrot is sick. I …… him to the local vet.A. am going to takeB. will takeC. am takingD. take

5. Tom has worked here …… last June.A. alreadyB. yetC. sinceD. so far

6. I asked for …… cup of hot tea.A. anotherB. otherC. the othersD. others

7. You …… smoke on the train, but only in the front carriage.A. should


B. mayC. ought toD. may to

8. We must hurry up because the train …… at 10:00.A. is leavingB. is going to leaveC. will leaveD. leaves

9. You need two …… in order to make a sandwich.A. breadB. breads C. slices of breadD. loaves of bread

10. I think I will go inside. It’s …… for me to sit outside. A. too hotB. hot enoughC. very hotD. a few hot

Part FourWriting

You have just celebrated your sister’s 18th birthday with a party that you organised. Write an e-mail to a friend of yours describing the party. In your e-mail tell your friend how you prepared for the party and write a description of the actual event. (100-120 words)


Test Three


Read the statements below. Then, listen to a conversation between Ellen and Joe twice and mark the following statements as true or false (T/F).

1. Mr Adams didn’t believe his daughter was sick the night before. ………2. Sara was complaining to her dad about a stomach ache. ………3. Sara’s classroom teacher gave her something for her headache. ………4. The school nurse told Mr Adams to take Sara to the hospital. ………5. Sara must go home and relax for a few days. ………6. People always get a sore back and ear aches with the flu. ………7. Sara’s mother does not seem to be at home at the moment. ………8. Sara’s sister Jane is going to pick her up. ………9. Flu symptoms normally last a few days. ………10. The nurse will call Mr Adams with more information. ………



A male student from a senior high school in Sofia was injured while participating in an annual school sponsored downhill ski trip. A group of students from the school travelled to Borovets Ski Resort last Wednesday, 18th January, for a day of ski instruction. Ivan Dobrev, a 15-year-old student, suffered injuries when he lost control and crashed into a tree.

At the time of the accident, Ivan was taking part in a beginners learn-to-ski programme with eight other students. The experienced instructor, who was a former professional skier, had just finished the lesson with the skiers and was allowing them to go a short distance one behind the other with him. Witnesses say that Ivan waited for the rest of the group to go ahead and deliberately headed down the hill by himself. By the time the instructor realized what had happened, Ivan had lost control and crashed into a tree. The instructor told the other skiers to take off their skis and wait at the side of the hill to prevent any other accidents. He immediately contacted the ski patrol for help and waited with Ivan.

Within minutes the ski patrol arrived and determined that Ivan had broken his left leg. They carefully took him down the ski hill to a waiting ambulance. Ivan was taken to the nearest hospital which was two hours away. He was treated and released that evening. The doctor said that it would take Ivan about six weeks to fully recover. The incident was called an accident and neither the instructor nor the ski resort was held responsible, as Ivan did not do what his instructor told him to do.


1. The text is a(n) ……A. diary entry.B. news article.C. biography.D. informal email.

2. The school plans a downhill ski trip ……A. every year.B. in the month of January.C. only on Wednesdays.D. when they can afford it.

3. The students visited a ……A. seaside resort.B. mountain resort.C. historical resort.D. destination resort.

4. The injured student was a(an) ……A. experienced skier.B. professional skier.C. inexperienced skier.D. ski instructor.

5. …… saw the accident. A. No oneB. At least two peopleC. One professional skier D. All the other students

6. Certain people claimed that Ivan headed down the hill ……A. by mistake.B. on purpose.C. ahead of the others. D. None of the above.

7. When the accident occurred, the ski instructor ……A. continued skiing.B. took the other skiers’ equipment away.C. took Ivan to the bottom. D. called for help from the professionals.

8. Ivan waited for the rescue team to take him down the ski hill …A. for several hours.B. just a short time.C. until late that evening.D. until a doctor came.


9. According to the text, Ivan ……A. wasn’t kept in hospital.B. spent six weeks in hospital. C. will get better in several months. D. didn’t need any special medical help.

10. In the end, the accident was blamed on ……A. a bad instructor.B. the other skiers in the group.C. Ivan not following directions.D. the ski resort having trees on the hill.



1. I would like to …… a place at your summer camp, please.A. take B. reserve C. make D. order

2. Colin loves the thrill of jumping off the …… into the water.A. canal B. cliff C. tunnel D. railway

3. As there may be a drought this summer, communities should …… water.A. control B. discover C. prevent D. save

4. I can’t …… that actor, I think he’s terrible. A. stand B. make C. take D. get

5. The tour guide yesterday afternoon was very interesting as well as …… .A. informative B. imaginative C. protective D. creative

6. Peter …… a tooth when he fell while running to catch a train.A. pulled B. ripped C. twisted D. chipped

7. I think I will have a small green salad for my …… .A. main course B. dessert C. dish D. starter

8. A …… is a drama, usually about family matters.A. soap opera B. chat show C. sitcom D. documentary

9. It took him a long time, but …… he finished his homework in Physics. A. suddenly B. eventually C. lastly D. quickly

10. Often, I can’t make …… my teacher’s writing on the blackboard. A. up B. off C. for D. out



1. Eight people …… in the plane crash yesterday afternoon.A. are injuredB. were injuredC. have injuredD. were injuring

2. “I like all three pairs of boots? Which …… do you think I should buy?”A. oneB. otherC. anotherD. ones

3. …… you reserve a table at that new Italian restaurant?A. MustB. ShallC. May D. Can

4. Bradley gave his new skateboard …… to a boy at school.A. back B. awayC. inD. up

5. She looks …… she enjoys their company very much.A. as ifB. whereverC. as far asD. the moment

6. I am pretty sure …… him as soon as she sees the picture.A. whether she will recognise B. that she will recogniseC. to recognise she D. she recognises

7. Do you happen to know what kind of poetry ……?A. does Zac writeB. is Zac writeC. writes Zac D. Zac writes


8. My mother, father and brother aren’t at home. …… have just gone out.A. They bothB. Several of themC. All of themD. All they

9. Jane was cooking while her mother …… the table. A. laidB. was laying C. was laid D. has laid

10. David speaks Spanish very well because he …… to Spain many times.A. has been B. has goneC. wentD. was

Part FourWriting

Write a composition describing a festival or carnival in Bulgaria. Explain why people celebrate it, what kind of activities take place, where and when the celebration happens and how people usually feel. Add any other details that you think are interesting. (100 – 120 words)


Test Four


Read the questions below. Then, listen to a conversation between a couple and a waiter twice and circle the letter of the correct answer – A, B, C or D.

1. The waiter ……A. doesn’t know that the couple have already ordered.B. forgot to bring Alfred and Pamela a menu.C. needs some more time before he serves Alfred and Pamela.D. None of the above.

2. The couple have been waiting 15 minutes …… A. to order.B. to pay the bill.C. for some food to arrive.D. for a female friend to arrive.

3. Alfred is sorry for……A. being rude to his wife.B. choosing this restaurant.C. his wife’s behaviour.D. All of the above.

4. The couple are celebrating …… A. Alfred’s 25th birthday.B. Pamela’s 25th birthday.C. their 25th anniversary.D. the first day of their holiday in Italy.

5. The waitress went home because ……A. she made a mistake and was fired. B. she was ill. C. she had to leave before it started raining.D. she forgot to bring something to the restaurant.

6. Alfred will have the salmon instead of the lamb because …… A. Pamela didn’t allow him to eat lamb. B. all of the lamb has been stolen.C. the restaurant doesn’t have any lamb left.D someone got food poisoning from eating the lamb.

7. For main course, Pamela will eat ……A. pasta.B. vegetable soup.


C. salmon.D. nothing.

8. During their meal, the couple will drink ……A. beer.B. water.C. wine.D. nothing.

9. Alfred expects to get the meal ……A. at half price.B. at a lower price.C. for free. D. at full price.

10. According to the conversation, the restaurant ……A. is very expensive. B. doesn’t have many guests. C. serves excellent food. D. is fully booked at the moment. Part TwoReading Comprehension

Read the text below and then mark the statements that follow it as true or false (T/F).

The Water Crisis

Water makes up around 70% of our bodies and 71% of the earth’s surface. We all need 6-7 glasses of water a day to stay healthy, and could not survive without any water for more than 3-4 days. But water is not only used for drinking. Cleaning our bodies and our surroundings with water is essential to stop the spread of diseases. Also, 70% of the water used in the world is used for agriculture. A 2006 UN report claimed that there is enough water for everyone in the world. However, the fact remains that currently two-fifths of the world’s people are not getting enough.

90% of the severe water shortages in the world are in developing countries. Some water shortages are due to these countries getting very little rain. However, this is not always the case. For example, Japan and Cambodia (a developing country in Asia) have the same amount of rainfall, about 160cm per year. However, whereas the average Japanese person can use 400 liters of water per day, the average Cambodian can only use 40 liters. The problem is mismanagement. Some richer sections of society use too much water for agriculture and industry and do not leave enough water for poorer people to drink, cook and clean.

With the world population due to increase by another 2.5 billion by 2050, the problem of water shortages could get worse and could affect more countries around the world. Some countries are starting to introduce ways to avoid water shortages.


For example, many countries have begun charging people for their water. Some countries, especially in the Middle East, have built factories to take the salt out of ocean water to make it drinkable.

Unlike fossil fuels like oil and coal, water is not running out. However, every day there are more of us to share it. We can all make a difference in our own homes to not waste water. Generally, however, it is up to governments around the world to make sure that enough water is available to all people, both rich and poor.

1. Humans cannot survive with less than 6-7 glasses of water a day. .........2. Around the world, water is mostly used for drinking. .........3. The writer believes that a UN report has given incorrect information. .........4. Water shortages in developing countries are sometimes caused by their climates. .........5. Both Japan and Cambodia suffer from water shortages. .........6. The problem with water in Cambodia is due to misuse. .........7. In 2050, 2.5 billion people will suffer from water shortages. .........8. People all over the world pay for the water they use. .........9. Middle Eastern countries are using a way to supply water that does not rely on rainfall. .........10. The writer believes that politicians have a responsibility to do something to stop water shortages. .........


Cloze TestRead the text below and for each numbered gap circle the letter of the correct answer – A, B, C or D.

Playing sports is a great way to (1) …… fit and meet new people. However, sometimes sports can be dangerous. Here are (2) …… tips to help you stay injury-free on the sports field.

(3) …… sure to have the right sports equipment. For example, playing football with boots that are too small can (4) …… your feet. If you need a helmet to play a sport, make sure it (5) …… your head comfortably, and don’t take it off!

Don’t continue playing a sport if you pick up an injury. For example, if you (6) …… your ankle, you might not feel a lot of pain, but playing on could cause a major injury.

Don’t (7) …… warm up exercises before you start playing a sport. Warming up gets your body ready for action and lessens the risk of you (8) …… a muscle.

(9) …… attention to your coaches and instructors. In some sports, if you do not learn the correct way to do something, you can put yourself and others at risk.

(10) …… the rules of the sport you are playing, especially regarding dangerous play.

1) A. continue B. keep C. hold D. carry 2) A. several B. all C. few D. couple


3) A. Take B. Be C. Do D. Make 4) A. pain B. hurt C. suffer D. ache 5) A. matches B. sizes C. fits D. suits 6) A. sprain B. pull C. burn D. chip 7) A. skip B. jump C. miss D. lose 8) A. chipping B. spraining C. burning D. pulling

9) A. Do B. Make C. Be D. Pay 10) A. Chase B. Hunt C. Follow D. Run


1. Mary …… meat since she was 12 years of age. A. didn’t eatB. won’t eatC. hasn’t eatenD. isn’t eating

2. The two recent Batman films …… by Christopher Nolan.A. directedB. have directedC. were directedD. are directed

3. Jack just needs …… encouragement and his marks will improve.A. a bit of B. bothC. severalD. all

4. Mark …… his dinner when George entered the room. A. ateB. was eatingC. eatsD. has eaten

5. …… I have some more soup, please?A. MustB. OughtC. ShallD. Might

6. Is there …… to fit three people in the car? A. a roomB. a space of room


C. roomsD. room

7. …… Internet is used by millions of people every day. A. –B. TheC. AD. An

8. There is …… milk left in the carton. A. fewB. a littleC. a few D. lot of

9. Pamela has been to France, ……?A. has sheB. hasn’t sheC. doesn’t sheD. didn’t she

10. Would you like …… tennis with me this Saturday?A. playingB. we playC. playD. to play

Part FourWriting

Your friend has just moved to a new town and has written to you asking for your advice on how to make new friends. Write an e-mail to your friend giving him/her advice. Give justifications for each piece of advice you suggest. (100-120 words)


Test Five


Read the statements below. Then, listen to a conversation between Ricky and Mel twice and mark the following statements as true or false (T/F). 1. The interview is taking place in a radio studio. ………2. The public want to know if Ricky is married. ………3. Ricky would like to be the president. ………4. Ricky has not directed all the films that he’s acted in. ………5. Ricky doesn’t care if some people think he is arrogant. ………6. Ricky plans to use some new directing ideas in his next film. ………7. ‘This Side of Truth’ is set in a world where everyone tells the truth. ………8. Karl Stephens wrote and directed ‘This Side of Truth’. ………9. Currently Ricky is working on several new projects. ………10. Ricky Merchant seems to have a good sense of humour. ………



Parkour is an activity that involves moving from one place to another as quickly and as easily as possible. It originated from a system of physical education taught by Georges Hebert, a naval officer, who made obstacle courses for the French army before World War 1. In the late 1990s, another Frenchman, David Belle, read about Hebert. He used Hebert’s techniques, as well as techniques he had learned from gymnastics and martial arts, to create Parkour. Belle started teaching Parkour to young people in the Paris suburbs. It soon became popular throughout France and television documentaries spread Parkour’s message worldwide. Also, Belle, once a fireman, became an actor in action films.

In Parkour students learn how to escape from difficult situations and reach a place of safety. Parkour techniques include different ways to jump, land, climb and balance, to avoid and overcome obstacles, from rails and walls to benches and rocks. Parkour can be practiced by anyone, anytime, anywhere; although it is most often practiced in urban areas such as city parks, playgrounds and abandoned buildings. No equipment is needed, although most students prefer to wear light casual clothing with comfortable athletic shoes and fingerless gloves.

Parkour is not an extreme sport or a performance art; it does not have any rules or competitions. Also, Parkour is not a martial art because it does not teach any form of fighting. Some people claim that Parkour is a way of life centred on non-violence and physical exercise. Indeed, Belle claims that Parkour develops both the body and the mind; if you learn how to overcome physical obstacles, you will also


learn how to overcome obstacles in your daily life, like issues at work or difficulties in your relationships.

In recent years, Freerunning has become more popular than Parkour in the English speaking world. Whereas Parkour focuses on the easiest and the safest way to overcome an obstacle, Freerunning focuses on the most impressive way. It is a performance art that concentrates on amazing displays of athleticism. Regardless, both Parkour and Freerunning have given many people around the world a great deal of enjoyment and exercise, and a new way of looking at their everyday surroundings. For students of Parkour and Freerunning, the whole world becomes a playground.

1. Georges Hebert was a ……A. soldier in World War 1. B. PE teacher in a French school. C. military training course designer. D. martial arts expert.

2. According to the text, David Belle ……A. once lived in the Paris suburbs.B. was one of Herbert’s closest friends. C. was a fireman in an action film.D. None of the above.

3. Before creating Parkour, David Belle was a(n) …….A. fire fighter. B. actor. C. stunt man. D. gymnastics instructor.

4. The main aim of Parkour is to learn how to …….A. defend yourself against danger. B. run away from danger. C. fight attackers.D. perform entertaining athletic displays.

5. Most students practice Parkour in ……A. suburban areas. B. cities or towns. C. the countryside. D. playgrounds.

6. Most students of Parkour wear ……A. warm clothes. B. sports runners.C. knee pads. D. woollen gloves.


7. Parkour is best described as a(n) ……A. performance art. B. martial art. C. manner of living. D. extreme sport.

8. As well as physical techniques, Parkour teaches students how to …… A. work harder. B. make more friends. C. become more intelligent. D. solve problems in everyday life.

9. The word obstacle in the last paragraph is similar in meaning to ……A. simplicity. B. difficulty. C. disease. D. crisis.

10. Parkour and Freerunning ……A. do not appeal to people around the world. B. have influenced people’s way of looking at things. C. help students do their school exercises more easily. D. All of the above.



1. Hannah hated the …… streets and the hustle and bustle of city life.A. crowded B. extended C. isolated D. damaged

2. We bought a lot of books so they offered us a(n) …… . A. sale B. discount C. amount D. price

3. We all felt relaxed as soon as the problem was …… out. A. sorted B. solved C. settled D. determined

4. There was a gentle summer …… in the garden that day.A. air B. storm C. breeze D. chill

5. Jason finally …… from the flu and took part in the game.A. recorded B. reported C. rescued D. recovered

6. Harry doesn’t like …… food like chips and sausages.A. greasy B. spicy C. sweet D. bitter


7. Julia was a responsible and determined woman, but she often felt …… .A. insecure B. trustworthy C. successful D. helpful

8. Catherine is a real couch ……; she sometimes sits and watches TV all day.A. potato B. cucumber C. pie D. cake

9. Weather …… will continue to worsen throughout the weekend.A. conditions B. levels C. forecasts D. positions

10. Environmentalists are worried that people will continue …… the planet.A. invading B. defeating C. destroying D. surviving


1. Rachel …… to Rome at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning.A. was flying B. has flown C. is flying D. will fly

2. At 7:30 yesterday evening Tony …… computer games. A. playedB. has playedC. was playingD. is going to play

3. The Smiths …… in that house since 1990.A. have livedB. livedC. are livingD. live

4. …… in the jungle.A. The lions liveB. An lion livesC. Lions liveD. A lions live

5. It was …… that I decided to go for a walk. A. so a beautiful dayB. such a beautiful dayC. a really beautiful dayD. quite a beautiful day


6. There is …… on the top shelf next to the white sugar.A. a few honeyB. little honeyC. much honeyD. some honey

7. John’s not home yet, so he …… late at the office.A. needs to workB. must be workingC. can workD. shall to work

8. Laura didn’t have …… to write all her answers in the test. A. too timeB. enough timeC. very time D. all time

9. Victor has lived in Kardzhali ...... five years.A. since nearlyB. already nearlyC. for nearlyD. yet nearly

10. Child ……, a famous Bulgarian artist.A. was painted from Zlatyu BoyadzhievB. was painting by Zlatyu BoyadzhievC. was painted of Zlatyu BoyadzhievD. was painted by Zlatyu Boyadzhiev

Part FourWriting

Write a news article about an accident you witnessed yesterday. Give details of what and where it happened, as well as any injuries that occurred. (100-120 words)


Extra Practice

Word FormationComplete the sentences with words derived from the words in brackets.

Task 1

1. He felt ………………………… the first time he tried to drive a car. (secure)2. Some extreme sports can be …………………………. . (danger)3. The ………………………… of TV reality programmes seems to be rising. (popular)4. It is possible to spread an ………………………… by hand from one person to another. (infect)5. We didn’t have any ………………………… finding the meeting point. (difficult)

Task 2

1. I don’t trust her. She is ………………………… and often tells lies. (honest)2. The old opera house is the most ………………………… building in our city. (history)3. The new student is very ………………………… . He never speaks to anyone. (mystery)4. Travelling by bicycle is not as ………………………… as travelling by car. (comfort)5. The travel agency in my ………………………… has the best prices in town. (neighbour)

Task 3

1. All students reached a high level of ………………………… on their exams. (achieve)2. You can recycle any of your old ………………………… books here. (want)3. This oil spill is an …………………………. disaster! We must do something. (environment)4. It is important for teens to have ………………………… at home. (responsible)5. Music can have a ………………………… impact on people. (remark)

Task 4

1. I like travel books because they are helpful and …………………………. . (educate)2. What TV programmes do you watch for …………………………? (entertain)3. I am going to help raise money for the …………………………. of wildlife. (conserve)4. Do you know how many species of animals have ………………………… over the last 10 years? (appear)5. He left nothing ………………………… while he was on holiday. He tried everything. (attempt)

Task 5

1. My brother and I are competing in the same tennis ………………………… . (tour)2. That story is ………………………… . Did that really happen? (believe)3. Many species of animals are at risk of ………………………… . (extinct)4. If you don’t know the ………………………… of this word, look it up in a dictionary. (mean)5. I will never forget it! It was the most ………………………… moment of my life. (memory)


Sentence TransformationsComplete the second sentence so that it is similar in meaning to the first one.

Task 1

1. Amy is more sensitive than Rebecca.Rebecca isn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. She hasn’t done her homework yet.She’s …………………………………………………………………………………...........................................

3. The package was so heavy that he could not carry it.It ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. Peter is too slow to win the race.Peter is not fast …………………………………………………………………….......................................

5. The police have arrested two burglars. Two burglars ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Task 2

1. He painted our room yesterday.Our room ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. An elderly man arrived at our home during our dinner.We ……………………………………………………………………………………...........................................

3. How about going on a picnic at the weekend, Kate?Would ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. She exercises four times a day so that she can lose weight. She exercises four times a day in ………………………………………………………………………..........

5. The last time we went to the circus was three months ago.We ……………………………………………………………………………………...........................................

Task 3

1. Increasing global temperatures cause rising water levels. Rising water levels ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. Visitors to the nature reserve are not allowed to feed the wildlife.The wildlife ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. Let’s go skiing at the weekend.


Why ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. In my opinion, this painting is the most beautiful of all.In my opinion, this painting ………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. Deborah has not seen her cousins Beth and Mark since January. The …………………………………………......................................................................................

Task 4

1. Mark is faster than all of the other athletes. Mark is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. Laura is too young, so she can’t see the film.Laura isn’t …………………………………………………………………...................................................

3. Frank and Jim are equally intelligent. Frank is ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...4. I have never heard such a funny story before. This is the first ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5. She is still watering the flowers.She ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… yet.

Task 5 1. Do you think Robert is a good cook?Robert is a good cook, …………………………………………………………….....................................

2. The mayor will open the new school tomorrow afternoon.The new school ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. There is no orange juice in the carton. There isn’t ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4. Our car is being repaired at the moment by a mechanic. A mechanic ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. It is ages since we last had grilled fish on the menu.We ……………………………………………………………………………………...........................................


Key

Test One


1. D, 2. B, 3. B, 4. D, 5. C, 6. D, 7. C, 8. A, 9. D, 10. A


1. A, 2. A, 3. D, 4. A, 5. B, 6. B, 7. C, 8. B, 9. D, 10. B


Multiple Choice

1. A, 2. C, 3. A, 4. C, 5. B, 6. B, 7. B, 8. C, 9. A, 10. B

Sentence Completion

1. B, 2. B, 3. C, 4. A, 5. A, 6. D, 7. B, 8. B, 9. C, 10. C

Test Two


1. A, 2. A, 3. A, 4. D, 5. B, 6. B, 7. C, 8. B, 9. A, 10. C


1. T, 2. T, 3. F, 4. F, 5. F, 6. F, 7. T, 8. T, 9. T, 10. F

Cloze Test

1. B, 2. C, 3. A, 4. D, 5. B, 6. A, 7. A, 8. A, 9. D, 10. B

Sentence Completion

1. B, 2. B, 3. A, 4. A, 5. C, 6. A, 7. B, 8. D, 9. C, 10. A


Test Three


1. T, 2. T, 3. F, 4. F, 5. T, 6. F, 7. T, 8. F, 9. T, 10. F


1. B. 2. A, 3. B, 4. C, 5. B, 6. B, 7. D, 8. B, 9. A, 10. C


Multiple Choice

1. B, 2. B, 3. D, 4. A, 5. A, 6. D, 7. D, 8. A, 9. B, 10. D

Sentence Completion

1. B, 2. A, 3. D, 4. B, 5. A, 6. B, 7. D, 8. C, 9. B, 10. A

Test Four


1. A, 2. C, 3. B, 4. C, 5. B, 6. C, 7. A, 8. B, 9. C, 10. B


1. F, 2. F, 3. T, 4. T, 5. F, 6. T, 7. F, 8. F, 9. T, 10. T


Cloze Test

1. B, 2. A, 3. D, 4. B, 5. C, 6. A, 7. A, 8. D, 9. D, 10. C

Sentence Completion

1. C, 2. C, 3. A, 4. B, 5. D, 6. D, 7. B, 8. B, 9. B, 10. D


Test Five


1. T, 2. F, 3. F, 4. T, 5. T, 6. T, 7. T, 8. F, 9. F, 10. T


1. C, 2. D, 3. A, 4. B, 5. B, 6. B, 7. C, 8. D, 9. B, 10. B


Multiple Choice

1. A, 2. B, 3. A, 4. C, 5. D, 6. A, 7. A, 8. A, 9. A, 10. C

Sentence Completion

1. C, 2. C, 3. A, 4. C, 5. B, 6. D, 7. B, 8. B, 9. C, 10. D

Extra Practice

Word Formation

Task 1

1. insecure, 2. dangerous, 3. popularity, 4. infection, 5. difficulty

Task 2

1. dishonest, 2. historical, 3. mysterious, 4. comfortable, 5. neighbourhood

Task 3

1. achievement, 2. unwanted, 3. environmental, 4. responsibilities, 5. remarkable

Task 4

1. educational, 2. entertainment, 3. conservation, 4. disappeared, 5. unattempted

Task 5

1. tournament, 2. unbelievable, 3. extinction, 4. meaning, 5. memorable


Sentence Transformations

Task 11. …… as/so sensitive as Amy. 2. …… still doing her homework. 3. …… was such a heavy package that he could not carry it. 4. …… enough to win the race. 5. …… have been arrested (by the police).

Task 2

1. …… was painted yesterday (by him). 2. …… were having dinner when an elderly man arrived at our home. 3. …… you like to go on a picnic at the weekend, Kate? 4. …… order to lose weight. 5. …… haven’t been to the circus for three months.

Task 3

1. …… are caused by increasing global temperatures. 2. …… mustn’t be fed by visitors to the nature reserve. 3. …… don’t we go skiing at the weekend? 4. …… is more beautiful than the others. 5. …… last time Deborah saw her cousins Beth and Mark was in January.

Task 4

1. ...... the fastest athlete of all. 2. ...... old enough to see the film. 3. …… as intelligent as Jim. 4. …… time I have heard such a funny story. 5. …… hasn’t watered the flowers ……

Task 5

1. …… isn’t he? 2. …… will be opened tomorrow morning (by the mayor)? 3. …… any orange juice in the carton. 4. …… is repairing our car at the moment. 5. …… haven’t had grilled fish on the menu for ages!


Tapescripts

Test One

Receptionist: Good afternoon, Shanghai Duck Chinese restaurant. How can I help you?Mary: Hello. My name is Mary Smith. I’d like to reserve a table at your restaurant for tonight. Could I ask you some questions first? Receptionist: Certainly. What would you like to know?Mary: Well, my husband loves Chinese food, but not everyone in my family does. You see, my parents are quite traditional, so I was wondering if you serve anything more ordinary. Receptionist: I understand. Yes, we serve western dishes. For example, we serve beef and chicken with vegetables and potatoes. Mary: That would be perfect for them. Also, my daughter, Jane, is a vegetarian. I’m not sure if she will come because she has a basketball match tonight, but if she does, is there anything on the menu that she could eat?Receptionist: Does she eat fish?Mary: Yes, she does, and dairy products. Receptionist: We have a wide variety of seafood, so I don’t think there will be a problem.Mary: Great. Now, one more thing; it’s my husband’s birthday and the last time we had a party for him was when he turned fifty, so we want to make this one special. We were thinking of bringing a birthday cake to your restaurant and eating it after we finish our meal. Is that OK?Receptionist: No problem. Give us the cake in its box when you arrive and we will serve it on plates. We have candles here, too, so you don’t need to bring your own. Mary: Fifty-five of them!? I’m just joking. That’s very kind of you. So, we need a table for five please, at around 7 or 8.Receptionist: OK, let me check for one moment. The best we can do is half past eight. Is that OK?Mary: That would be fine. Receptionist: And your name again, please?Mary: Smith. Mary Smith. Oh, and another thing, is there a parking lot outside the restaurant? Receptionist: I’m afraid not. We are in Main Street, so it’s forbidden to park right outside. We advise our customers to use the supermarket car park at the top of Main Street and walk down. It’s only a two minute walk.Mary: I see. Thanks for all your help.Receptionist: My pleasure. See you this evening.

Test Two

Bob: Hello, Camp Kent. This is Bob speaking. May I help you?Jim: Yes, hello. Sorry, what was your name again?Bob: Bob.Jim: Oh OK. My name is Jim and I would like to register for one of your courses.


Bob: All right Jim. Can you give me your last name, please?Jim: Sure, it’s Budd.Bob: Do you have an email address so I can send you information?Jim: Yes, it’s [email protected]: Thank you. OK then, this week we started a course in rafting and in two weeks, when that is done, we are going to begin a cycling course.Jim: I was thinking about taking a trekking course.Bob: Sorry, we don’t offer any trekking courses. We do have a canyoning course next month, if that interests you.Jim: I would like something right away. I think I’ll do the cycling course in two weeks.Bob: Good decision. We offer two different locations for the start of that course. Are you closer to Manchester or York?Jim: Neither actually. I am from Edinburgh.Bob: No problem. You can take the train to Newcastle and I will pick you up there and bring you to York.Jim: That sounds great. Bob: I can make the reservation for your train ticket if you like?Jim: That would be very helpful, thanks.Bob: Would you prefer a single ticket or a return?Jim: I would like a return trip. I think it is cheaper that way.Bob: Yes, it is. Are you a student or should I book a regular ticket? Jim: Yes, I am a student. Reserve me a return ticket with a student rate, please.Bob: All right then. Now, the course begins early Monday morning, so I will pick you up in Newcastle on Sunday afternoon. Would you like to travel on Saturday or Sunday?Jim: I have friends in Newcastle, so I would like to travel down on Friday.Bob: Fine then. I will make the arrangements and send you the information by email. Jim: I am looking forward to it. How do I pay for all of this? Can I pay you in person when I get there?Bob: You will need to send a deposit to our office in York in order to hold your reservation. Please, don’t send cash in the mail though. Do you have a credit card? Jim: No I don’t, but I have a bank account that I could transfer the money from. Bob: OK, I will send you the information you need by email and you will have to transfer the deposit in the next three days.Jim: Thanks again.Bob: If you have any more questions, please call again. Bye.Jim: OK, bye.

Test Three

Ellen: Hello, may I speak to Mr Adams?Joe: This is Joe Adams. Who is this?Ellen: My name is Ellen and I am the school nurse at Lakeview School.Joe: Is there a problem?Ellen: Well yes. Sara came to me this morning feeling poorly.Joe: Oh right, well she did mention a sore stomach last night, but I thought she was trying to get out of going to school today because she had a Maths exam.


Ellen: I see. Well this morning she told me she had a headache and she was coughing so I gave her some medicine and sent her back to class. However, her teacher has sent her back to me and she has a fever now.Joe: Will she need to see a doctor or go to the hospital?Ellen: I don’t think that is necessary at the moment. I do recommend that Sara goes home though as she has the flu. She will need to drink lots of fluids and get plenty of rest. Joe: Are there any other symptoms I should worry about?Ellen: You should continue taking her temperature and if it goes too high, then you should take her to a doctor. You should also take her to a doctor if she develops a sore back or an ear ache. These could be signs of something more serious.Joe: I can’t leave my work at the moment. I will have to see if my wife is home.Ellen: Well, I don’t believe she is there. I did ring your home first and there was no answer.Joe: I will call my sister then and get her to pick Sara up. I know she is home.Ellen: Fine, I will tell the front office that Sara’s aunt will be picking her up. What is your sister’s name? She will have to sign Sara out of the school before she leaves. Joe: Her name is Jane Adams. How many days do you recommend we keep Sara at home?Ellen: It usually takes three or four days for children to feel better, but you should not send her back to school until her fever is gone for one full day.Joe: OK. I will call my sister right away and she will be there in about 20 minutes.Ellen: Excellent. Feel free to call me if you have any further questions or concerns.Joe: Thank you for your help. Ellen: No problem. Goodbye Mr Adams.Joe: Bye.

Test Four

Waiter: Good evening sir, madam. My name is Philippe and I’ll be your waiter. Are you ready to order? Or perhaps you’d like some more time to look over the menu. Alfred: I beg your pardon? We’re waiting for our starters. Actually, we’ve been waiting 15 minutes already. Waiter: I’m terribly sorry, sir, but there are no orders in the kitchen from this table. Alfred: What on earth do you mean? Are you saying that I imagined it!Pamela: Alfred, stop! I’m sorry about my husband’s behaviour, but it’s true. We’ve already ordered. A young lady came to our table. Can you do something about this, please?Waiter: Yes, certainly, madam. I’ll be back in a moment. Alfred: I’m so sorry about this, Pamela. Imagine! We’ve been married 25 years today. I hoped this restaurant would be better, so we could celebrate in style. Pamela: Don’t worry. It’ll be your birthday soon. We can go somewhere better then, maybe an Italian place. Oh, here comes the waiter. Waiter: I’m awfully sorry about this. It seems that the waitress who took your order has gone home. She was feeling a bit under the weather. She must have forgotten to bring your order to the kitchen before she left. It was a terrible mistake.


Alfred: Well, I hope it wasn’t from food poisoning! Alright then, let’s just order again. I’m having an egg salad for a starter and lamb for the main course. Waiter: I’m afraid the lamb is off, sir.Alfred: But the waitress didn’t say it was off fifteen minutes ago. Did the lamb suddenly jump up and run off down the road?!Waiter: We ran out, sir. Pamela: Alfred, stop it! He’ll have salmon. And I’ll just have pasta, please. I was going to have vegetable soup but I don’t feel like having a starter now. Waiter: And anything to drink? A glass of beer, perhaps?Alfred: Well, we ordered some wine before but … forget about it; water will be fine. Waiter: Once again, I apologise. Perhaps the manager will reduce your bill for your trouble. Alfred: Actually, I think we shouldn’t have to pay at all. Your restaurant is only half full at the moment and if you continue like this, you’ll get even fewer customers. Send the manager over, please; I’d like to have a word with him.

Test Five

Mel: Good afternoon. My name’s Mel Smith and you’re listening to the Film Show on Today FM 104.9. It’s just past two o’clock and in the studio today we are delighted to welcome film maker Ricky Merchant. Ricky stars in ‘This Side of Truth’ which opens in cinemas around the country today. Ricky, thanks for coming in.Ricky: Pleasure to be here, Mel. Mel: Let me start by asking you about the rumour on everybody’s lips these days. Is it true that wedding bells are on the horizon?Ricky: I’m not saying a word Mel. The tabloid newspapers can come up with whatever stories they like about me. Last week I read that I have plans to enter politics and run for election as the next president. It was news to me!Mel: I see. So, let’s move on to the movie. Is this the first film that you’ve starred in that you haven’t written and directed also?Ricky: Yes, that’s right. I’m a film maker that likes total creative control. Of course, some people call this arrogance, but I don’t mind. I’ve always preferred films that show one person’s vision as much as possible. Mel: And what was it like working under Karl Stephens?Ricky: It was wonderful. Firstly, it was far less stressful! All I had to worry about was learning my lines. Secondly, it was a great learning experience. Karl has some great ideas about directing that I think I’ll steal when making my next movie!Mel: So, what’s ‘This Side of Truth’ about?Ricky: It’s basically a fantasy film set in a world where nobody has ever lied. Nobody even knows that lying exists! But I play a man who discovers lying. As you can imagine there are some very funny moments. Suzanne Jones’ script is wonderful. Mel: And what’s next for Ricky Merchant? Are you working on any projects at the moment?Ricky: I’m taking a break at the moment Mel … although I’ve started working on my presidential acceptance speech, of course! Mel: Haha! Thanks for joining us Ricky. I’m sure the film will be a great success.


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