7th form Mock Unit 11

7TH FORM PRACTICE TEST I READING 1- Read the text and questions below. For each question, circle the correct answer A, B or C.

The Feast of St Lucia The Feast of St Lucia, which is celebrated in Sweden on 13th December, is one of the most popular Swedish festivals. St Lucia is the saint of light and this celebration on one of the longest and coldest nights of the dark Swedish winter symbolises the return of light in darkness. According to tradition, in many homes a young girl wakes up early in the morning, puts on a long white dress with a red sash at the waist and a crown decorated with candles, and serves her family saffron buns and coffee. The boys in the family wear long white shirts and pointed hats and help to serve the buns and the coffee. Children often go to school dressed in these costumes and serve the buns to their teachers. Every village and every town in Sweden has its own St Lucia. However, the most famous one in Sweden is the national Lucia who is selected from among thousands of girls in a competition. The winner is announced on TV on St Lucia’s day and the winner is then driven around town in a horse carriage to spread her light in factories, hospitals, old people’s homes and food stores. Almost every Swede knows the St Lucia song by heart. There are many St Lucia songs but the most popular one goes like this:

The night treads heavily Around yards and dwellings, In places not reached by the sun, The shadows brood. Into our dark house she comes Bearing lighted candles, Saint Lucia, Saint Lucia.

1 What is the main purpose in writing the text? A to tell the story of St Lucia. B to talk about the St Lucia festival in Sweden. C To explain why the St Lucia festival is so popular in Sweden.

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7th form Mock Unit 11 2 What does a reader learn about the Feast of St Lucia from the text? A It is a widely celebrated day in Sweden. B It is only celebrated in big cities. C It is not as popular as other festivals in Sweden.

3 What is true according to the text? A Children give buns and coffee to their family and friends. B Boys and girls dress in special costumes. C The girls wear white dresses and carry one lit candle.

4 What does St Lucia symbolise? A The saint of winter. B Light and darkness. C The return of light in the darkness of winter.

5 What does the writer tell us about 13th December? A It is the longest day of the year. B Children don’t go to school. C It is a day when people celebrate the return of light in the darkness of winter.

II GRAMMAR

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2- Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verbs from the box. Use the passive form of the Present Simple or Past Simple.

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e.g. Scotch whisky is made in Scotland. The car was repaired last week. 1- The Olympic Games __________________every four years. 2- English __________________ in many countries. 3- “Yesterday” __________________ by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. 4- Car speeds __________________ by radar. 5- The Channel Tunnel __________________ to connect Britain with Europe. 6- Souvenirs __________________ at all popular tourist places. 7- The first Volkswagen Beetles __________________ in 1937.

8- The Times newspaper __________________ in 1785.

3- Change the active sentences into passive sentences. Use the words in brackets (). e.g. We sell tickets for all shows at the box office. (Tickets for all shows/ sell/ at the box office) Tickets for all shows are sold at the box office.

1- Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb. (The electric light bulb/ invent/ by Thomas Edison) ________________________________________________________. 2- Someone painted the office last week. (The office/ paint/ last week) ________________________________________________________.

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7th form Mock Unit 11 3- Several people saw the accident. (The accident/ see/ by several people) ________________________________________________________. 4- Where do they make these video recorders? (Where/ these video recorders/ make) ________________________________________________________. 5- Six countries signed the agreement. (The agreement/ sign/ by six countries) ________________________________________________________. 6- A stranger helped me. (I/ help/ by a stranger) ________________________________________________________. 7- They don’t deliver the post on Sundays. (The post/ not/ deliver/ on Sundays) ________________________________________________________.

4- Choose the correct active or passive form in each case.

Fiat started/ was started by a group of Italian businessmen in 1899. In 1903, Fiat 1produced/ was produced 132 cars. Some of these cars 2- exported/ were exported by the company to the United States and Britain. In 1920, Fiat 3- started/ was started making cars at a new factory at Lingotto, near Turin. There was a track on the roof where the cars 4- tested/ were tested by technicians. In 1936, Fiat launched the Fiat 500. This car 5- called/ was called the Topolino- the Italian name for Mickey Mouse. The company grew, and in 1963 Fiat 6- exported/ was exported more than 300,000 vehicles. Today, Fiat is based in Turin, and its cars 7- sold/ are sold all over the world.

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5- Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first one. Use no more than three words in each case.

1 ‘I can’t wait to see her!!!’ my mother said to me. My mother is looking ___________________ her.

2 He is interested in politics. He is keen ______________________ politics.

3 Now, it rains heavily. In the past it didn’t use to rain so heavily. Now, it rains ____________________ than in the past.

4 In the garden, for example, it is advisable to water the plants later in the day. For ____________________, in the garden, it is advisable to water the plants later in the day.

5 We were able to collect many things for charity, say, toys, clothes, books, etc. We managed to collect many things for charity, such ____________________ toys, clothes, books.

6 She told us to be there on time. We were __________________ be there on time.

7 They cut the grass last April. The grass _________________last April.

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8 They didn’t deliver the goods yesterday. The goods _________________ yesterday.

9 They usually catch a lot of fish in this area. A lot of fish ________________ in this area.

10 The moon was hidden by a big cloud. A big cloud __________________________.

III LISTENING 6- You will hear a woman talking on the radio about a competition. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

This month’s competition. Prize: a computer + a (1) ___________ printer Write a story ♦ Length: fewer than (2) ____________ words. ♦ Subject: a short (3) ______________ story which takes place in (4) ___________ Write your name, address, telephone number and (5) ___________… at the end. Story must arrive on or before (6) ___________

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7- In about 100 words, write a letter to a friend telling him how aware of environmental problems you have become after a school project you got involved in.

__________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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7TH FORM PRACTICE TEST KEY (RESPUESTAS)

Exercise 1

The Feast of St Lucia 1 What is the main purpose in writing the text? A to tell the story of St Lucia. B to talk about the St Lucia festival in Sweden. C To explain why the St Lucia festival is so popular in Sweden.

2 What does a reader learn about the Feast of St Lucia from the text? A It is a widely celebrated day in Sweden. B It is only celebrated in big cities. C It is not as popular as other festivals in Sweden.

3 What is true according to the text? A Children give buns and coffee to their family and friends. B Boys and girls dress in special costumes. C The girls wear white dresses and carry one lit candle.

4 What does St Lucia symbolise? A The saint of winter. B Light and darkness. C The return of light in the darkness of winter.

5 What does the writer tell us about 13th December? A It is the longest day of the year. B Children don’t go to school. C It is a day when people celebrate the return of light in the darkness of winter.

Exercise 2 1. The Olympic Games are held every four years. 2. English is spoken in many countries. 3. “Yesterday” was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. 4. Car speeds are checked by radar. 5. The Channel Tunnel was built to connect Britain with Europe. 6. Souvenirs are sold at all popular tourist places.

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7th form Mock Unit 11 7. The first Volkswagen Beetles were produced in 1937.

8. The Times newspaper was founded in 1785.

Exercise 3

1- Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb. (The electric light bulb/ invent/ by Thomas Edison) The electric light bulb was intented by Thomas Edison. 2- Someone painted the office last week. (The office/ paint/ last week) The office was painted last week. 3- Several people saw the accident. (The accident/ see/ by several people) The accident was seen by several people. 4- Where do they make these video recorders? (Where/ these video recorders/ make) Where are these video recorders made? 5- Six countries signed the agreement. (The agreement/ sign/ by six countries) The agreement was signed by six countries. 6- A stranger helped me. (I/ help/ by a stranger) I was helped by a stranger. 7- They don’t deliver the post on Sundays. (The post/ not/ deliver/ on Sundays) The post isn’t delivered on Sundays.

Exercise 4 Fiat started/ was started by a group of Italian businessmen in 1899. In 1903, Fiat 1produced/ was produced 132 cars. Some of these cars 2- exported/ were exported by the company to the United States and Britain. In 1920, Fiat 3- started/ was started making cars at a new factory at Lingotto, near Turin. There was a track on the roof where the cars 4- tested/ were tested by technicians. In 1936, Fiat launched the Fiat 500. This car 5- called/ was called the Topolino- the Italian name for Mickey Mouse. The company grew, and in 1963 Fiat 6- exported/ was exported more than 300,000 vehicles. Today, Fiat is based in Turin, and its cars 7- sold/ are sold all over the world.

Exercise 5

1 I can’t wait to see her!!!’ my mother said to me. My mother is looking forward to seeing her.

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7th form Mock Unit 11 2 He is interested in politics. He is keen on politics.

3 Now, it rains heavily. In the past it didn’t use to rain so heavily. Now, it rains more heavily than in the past.

4 In the garden, for example, it is advisable to water the plants later in the day. For instance, in the garden, it is advisable to water the plants later in the day.

5 We were able to collect many things for charity, say, toys, clothes, books, etc. We managed to collect many things for charity, such as toys, clothes, books.

6 She told us to be there on time. We were told to be there on time.

7 They cut the grass last April. The grass was cut last April.

8 They didn’t deliver the goods yesterday. The goods weren’t delivered yesterday.

9 They usually catch a lot of fish in this area. A lot of fish is usually caught in this area.

10 The moon was hidden by a big cloud. A big cloud hid the moon.

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7th form Mock Unit 11 Exercise 6

This month’s competition. Prize: a computer + a (1) colour printer Write a story ♦ Length: fewer than (2) 1,500 words. ♦ Subject: a short (3) crime story which takes place in (4) the future Write your name, address, telephone number and (5) age at the end. Story must arrive on or before (6) 8th March

Exercise 7 Open answer

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