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Name: ..................................................... Mark: ....................Reading 20 points 1 Read the text and tick (✓) the sentences T (true) or F (false). Then copy the sentences that helped you decide. (10 points) Eton is one of a group of expensive and exclusive private boarding schools in the UK. These schools have got a long history as well as a long list of very successful former students. Yet, despite their reputation, in the 1980s and 1990s, the popularity of these boarding schools began to decline. In fact, the number of students attending these schools fell so much during these years that many people believed that the schools would vanish completely. Then, along came Harry Potter. People all over the world began reading books and watching films about a boy who attended a traditional British boarding school and their perception of boarding schools began to change. Suddenly, parents were reminded that students who are sent away from home at the age of 13 are not necessarily miserable. Since 2000, the number of students attending British boarding schools has remained stable and there is no indication that this is likely to change any time soon. Interestingly, although many of the students at these schools are either British or British-born students whose parents work overseas, there is also a large number of overseas students. Many of these students come from European countries, but there are also significant numbers from China and Singapore. Ambitious parents around the world believe that the standard of education in the UK is higher than that offered in their native countries. They also feel that their children are more likely to speak fluent English if they study at a British school and will have a better chance of being accepted to a top British university. In the past, boarding schools were associated with very basic living conditions. However, many modern boarding schools have invested in IT facilities and individual bedrooms rather than dormitories shared by a large number of boarders. School administrators understand that if they wish to attract wealthy students from abroad, they must cater to their needs. Twenty years ago, no one thought these schools would be so popular. Today, with people from all over the world fighting to get their children accepted to them, it appears that they are here to stay. T F 1. In the 1980s, the popularity of traditional British boarding schools decreased. ...... ...... ......................................................................................................................... 2. The number of people attending British boarding schools is continuing to rise. ...... ...... ......................................................................................................................... 3. British boarding schools have not changed at all over the years. ...... ...... ......................................................................................................................... 4. British boarding schools are eager to attract students from abroad. ...... ...... ......................................................................................................................... 5. British boarding schools are not likely to disappear. ...... ...... ......................................................................................................................... New English in Use ESO 4 Photocopiable © Burlington Books 1 ............... (10 points) 1........................ ............ The anxious / inspiring / humble / daring parents waited outside the hospital.. ......................... 3 Complete the sentences with the words below......... Giving your bus seat to the old lady was very …………………… ...... ....... 2.... 2................ 4........... When did you make up your mind / reach a compromise / convey a message / take advantage of to study? 5.. Both tea and coffee contain …………………… ........ There are laws to keep factories from …………………… the environment......... 3.............. They may encourage / endanger / rule / reveal their lives if they climb the mountain.................. 6......... Eve has got many friends because she’s a moody / chilly / charming / dizzy person... Harry Potter helped to ................................... .... New English in Use ESO 4 Photocopiable © Burlington Books 2 ... The programmes on the science channel always …………………… me.. Many people thought that traditional British boarding schools would disappear because.... The King only wears his …………………… at important ceremonies..... (5 points) 1...... Some non-British parents believe that the level of education in their home country is.... assassination  corpse  kill  guarantee 5........... 4... 5.............. elbow  ankle  rash  wrist 2.... 2..... Vocabulary 20 points 1 Circle the word that doesn’t belong.. wildlife  advisor  cashier  relative 3........ . it is surprising that....................... Our travel agent is …………………… cheap flights to Greece..... brave  bland  determined  fearless 4..... (7 points) 1..... My body felt …………………… after working out at the sports centre.... (8 points) cardboard  caffeine  amaze  looking into  sore  considerate  crown  polluting 1. Scientists are revealing / researching / attracting / tempting this disease.......... The …………………… box got wet and fell apart............... 5........2 Complete the sentences.................. 8........ 7.... I bury / touch / support / lend your opinion.... 6........ ......................... 3....... suburb  slum  landfill  residential area 2 Choose the correct answer.... According to the writer... 4.... 7........ Non-British parents send their children to British boarding schools because they want them ..... 3............ The car windows were made of dark smoke / glass / leather / wood............ who / where / which millions of children live in poverty....... they wouldn’t have made / wouldn’t make / hadn’t made any mistakes............ However................. are / were / will be hungry................................ Use the reporting verbs in brackets.......... 2........ ... I can’t stand to listen to your complaints....” the students said..... they are taking / will take / will be taking their last exam... 3 Correct the mistakes........... ............... who / when / which provided the children with meals....... (wondered) . 3................. You are able to / may / need to eat the biscuits on the table...... We will belong / were belonged / have belonged to the cycling club for two years...... We would answer your question if we know what to say.............. However.......................... (6 points) 1... How many money did you lend her? ................. Today........... This time tomorrow.................................................. 2.............. “Lets go to the lake......................... Inderjit Khurana died in 2010. Grammar 30 points 1 Choose the correct answer........ 4............... “There won’t be time to do it tomorrow................. 4 Choose the correct answer... The platform schools 8.................. 2 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech..... the volunteers 9........ New English in Use ESO 4 Photocopiable © Burlington Books 3 ..... so she started an organisation 6.. couldn’t / shouldn’t / might not go to ordinary schools...... “Are Mike and Sue waiting at the church now?” I asked..... (8 points) 1................. open / to open / opening a school on the station platform.................................. but her programmes 10................................................... Dylan will come unless he doesn’t have to stay with his little sister.. that / which / whose help run the schools insist that it’s the children that make the schools special... there is hope for some of them thanks to people like Inderjit Khurana....... Why did you leave while I had given / gave / was giving my speech? 3... were helped / are helped / will be helped through the organisation......................... it would be hard for them to study.... Inderjit understood that if the children 5.............. The birthday presents hid / were hidden / are hiding before Dad came home.... If they had listened.................... 2............ She knew these children 3.. 6............ saw children asking train passengers for money every day on her way to work.. Inderjit 2.................. will still give / have still given / are still giving many children a chance of a better life...... have won / won / are winning many awards since Inderjit opened the first school in 1985...........................................” Mark said...... 5............. ...... 3..... (complained) ... thousands of poor children and their families 7............. so she decided to help them by 4..... 4. (suggested) ....... (10 points) India is a country 1..... that / who / whose was a teacher working near Kolkata.. (6 points) 1...... Writing 10 points The Golden Age Home is looking for teens to teach computer skills to elderly people. Address the e-mail to LeAnne Smith at LeAnne@GoldenAge. Include appropriate formal language. New English in Use ESO 4 Photocopiable © Burlington Books 4 .org. Write an e-mail of application.