ENGLISH SECONDINTERMEDIATE Page 1 o9 [NOTICE Tas can consis of Dm Ta 30 marks) A. You will hear an question (1-6) choose the best answer (A, B or C). 1. Steve's homes have A.lots of windows, B lots of rooms. C.bright colours. 2. Steve feels people are surprised to learn that A.he is so passionate about architecture, B.his favourite architecture is from the 50s and 60s. Che never went to architecture school. 3. The Glass Pavilion is unique because of A.its great views of Los Angeles, B.the scenes of nature. its glass walls. 4, Steve first sold A. $3 million. B. $5 million, C. $8 million, is house in 2003 for 5. Steve buys old ears because ‘Auhe likes driving them. B.he enjoys the way they look. Che makes money from them 6. Steve advises the listeners to A follow their dreams. Bread architecture books. C.be careful about choosing their dreams. (6x2,5=15 marks)ENGLISH SECOND INTERMEDIATE Page 20f9 NOTICE: Tis cam cnsss of 9 pgs B- Listen to a conversation between Harry and Kelly about studying ‘abroad. Fill in the missing information in the numbered space with one word only. You will hear the conversation twice. Studying (1) ...scccsssssesee is hard for Kelly. Kelly (2) .ss..s.ssem the clubs because they used to meet a lot .. club would be Harry’s choice at university Harry will take a year off because he needs a (4) . For Hay, studying languages can be a(S)... Harry doesn’t like the idea of studying in (6) ....... (6x2.5=15 marks)ENGLISH SECONDINTERMEDIATE —Page3019 Tinea nso Oss ‘A- Read the text below and choose the correct word. For each space circle the correct letter a, b, or c- Number (0) is done for you as an example. Cam] ARS Chopsticks are small, thin sticks that ...(0) _.. foreating in countries such as China, Japan and Vietnam. They are usually made ...(1) ...wood or plastic. The food in ...(2) is brought to the table in countries is usually chopped up into small pieces, then ... (3). ‘small bowls. This (4) ...using chopsticks easier, ‘Chopsticks were first used ...(5).... people in China about 5,000 years ago. Its thought that the use of chopsticks was encouraged by ...(6)... great Chinese philosopher Confucius. He ‘was a very peaceful man ...(7)... believed that knives are like weapons and that chopsticks suggest gentleness. . (8) ... you visit China, you don't have to eat with chopsticks, but it is a good idea. You should only ask for a fork if you really ...(9) ... manage to use chopsticks. But remember, it's much more fun if you can use ...(10)... and practice makes perfect! ° A beused B are used C isused 1 A of B with Cc a 2 A. this B that C these 3 A its Bit c its 4 A. keeps B takes makes 5 A by B from © on 6 Aa Ban © the vu A. who B_ whose © which 8 A. While B If Cc As 9 A can't B_ shouldn't Cmustn't 10 A they B them C their (10x1=10 marks)