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USE OF ENGLISH - PART 1 - ANSWER KEY SAMPLE # 1

Answer key  - SAMPLE # 1

Use of English      Part 1

1   A  wondered     B  doubted    C  imagined    D   realize 

2   A  take              B  gain          C  serve          D  make

Make use of something / Take advantage of

3   A  consist         B contain      C  include        D  conclude

Consist of

4   A  appropriate   B adequate   C convenient   D  capable

An before a vowel, so appropriate and adequate are NOT correct.

5   A  lead              B reach         C  ride             D  join

Lead into / Lead out of / Lead to     reach/join + noun

6   A  knowledge    B  belief        C  experience   D  viewpoint

From a viewpoint

7   A  contrast        B difference   C opposite        D  exception

8   A into                B  in               C  up                D  out

turn into = become    turn in = go to bed   turn up = arrive   turn out = result

9   A  arrange        B  inviting       C  paying         D  give

Insist on + verb in gerund   paying me is NOT correct in this context

10  A  asked          B  ordered      C  demanded   D  fixed

Ask + for    order a drink or food    demand is too strong     fixed = repaired or prepared

11  A  hoped          B  sent           C  wished         D  expected

Wish + object + verb infinitive    hope + object + verb (I hope you enjoy your holiday)

12  A  put               B  pass          C  stay              D  keep

Put someone up = give s.o. a place to stay    stay up = not go to sleep

pass up = miss an opportunity    keep up = continue

USE OF ENGLISH - PART 1- Multiple Choice- Cloze Test - SAMPLE # 1

Part  1  Multiple-choice cloze test  

SAMPLE  #1

For questions 1-12 read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Example:

0        A   take              B   sail            C   take off            D   pick

0	A        B        C        D

My Dutch holiday

It was the first time I had ever been to Holland before and when I set off to (0) …..the ferry in early September, I never (1) …..  what adventures lay ahead of me.

In order to (2) …… the most of my time, I had carefully planned a route to (3) ….. a number of small islands as well as some pretty countryside. I reached Wijkam See, a (4) ….. starting point for cyclists where a local tourist office gave out information. I headed off along one of Holland’s many cycle tracks which (5) ….. out of town and made my way to Holtheim, where I had planned to spend my first night.

From personal (6) ….., when you are travelling on your own unexpected and often pleasant surprises tend to crop up and this trip was no (7) ….. . I popped into a local bar in the outskirts of Amsterdam for a coffee and ended up chatting with a really friendly man who turned (8)…..  to be the owner of the only restaurant in the village. He insisted on (9)….. me for lunch. Not only that, but he (10)….. two enormous glasses of beer to celebrate!

After a delicious lunch, Johann (11) …..  me luck on the rest of my cycling trip and gave me the address of a friend in Amsterdam who would (12) ….. me up for the night. Not a bad start to my first day in the Netherlands.

1   A  wondered     B  doubted    C  imagined    D   realized

2   A  take              B  gain          C  serve          D  make

3   A  consist         B contain      C  include        D  conclude

4   A  appropriate   B adequate   C convenient   D  capable

5   A  lead              B reach         C  ride             D  join

6   A  knowledge    B  belief        C  experience   D  viewpoint

7   A  contrast        B difference   C opposite        D  exception

8   A into                B  in               C  up                D  out

9   A  arrange        B  inviting       C  paying         D  give

10  A  asked          B  ordered      C  demanded   D  fixed

11  A  hoped          B  sent           C  wished         D  expected

12  A  put               B  pass          C  stay              D  keep

INFORMAL LETTER or e -mail - SAMPLE # 1

Your English friend, Steve, is thinking of visiting you next month with his girlfriend. Read his email and the notes you have made. Then, use all your notes to write a letter to Steve (Notes are included in the text in bold)

Email

From:  Steve

Sent:  16th April

Subject:  Visit

I’ll be coming to visit you in May with Linda, my girlfriend, and it’s the first time I’ve ever been to your town, so it would be great if we could meet again. (brilliant!)

 I was hoping you could suggest a few nice places to visit (give details) and you’ll be able to show us around if you’ve got time.

We haven’t decided where to stay yet, so maybe you could find somewhere cheap, but comfortable for 2 nights. (no problem)

One more thing. Can you tell me how to get from the railway station to your house? I haven’t got a GPS and we might get lost!(will meet you there)

See you next month,

Steve

 SAMPLE ANSWER -

Dear Steve,

How’s it going in Liverpool? I’m really glad you’re coming to visit me and I’m looking forward to meeting Linda.

You said you were thinking of staying for a couple of days, so I’ve made a little plan of places to visit when you get here. If you’re going to stay for two nights it might be better to book a room at the youth hostel.

Do you fancy going for lunch at Mario’s pizzeria? The pizzas are absolutely delicious, the desserts are brilliant and the waiters are friendly. We could spend the first morning visiting the market and maybe some second-hand bookshops as well. There are loads in the town!

Anyway Steve, It’ll be great to see you again. I’m sure you’ll enjoy yourselves. Keep in touch and don’t worry- I’ll pick you up at the station when you arrive.

See you soon,

Pete

FORMAL Letter or e-mail SAMPLE #2

Some American people are coming to your area and you have been asked to help organize the group’s visit. Read the email you have received from Mrs Lucas, the group leader, and the notes you have made (your notes are included in the text in bold letters). 

Email from: Melanie Lucas

Sent: 15 May

Subject: American visitors

Dear Peter,

The group will arrive on 3 August and will leave August 8. Do you think these dates are suitable? (Perfect. Coincides with local festival) There will be 10 teenagers and 6 adults in the group. Somebody recommended the Swan hotel. Could you give me some more information about it? (Give info to Mrs Lucas)

The adults would like to go shopping. Could you suggest some interesting shops to visit? (Suggest some shops). The teenagers are keen on sports. Are there any good sports facilities in the area? (Give some sports info)

Everybody is looking forward to visiting your town. Thank you for all your help.

Melanie Lucas

SAMPLE ANSWER

Dear Mrs Lucas,

I am delighted you are coming to visit  our country in August and I can confirm that this is the ideal time to come as the town is holding its yearly festival and I am sure you will enjoy it.

As for the hotel, I would definitely recommend the Swan. It is comfortable, the staff are friendly and the price is very reasonable. I will send you some more information in my next email if required.

There is a busy shopping mall in the town centre with a wide variety of shops. There is something for everyone, ranging from video games and fashionable clothes stores to second-hand book shops.

Finally, as regards the sports fans, there is a leisure centre. I think that it might be fun for your group to take part in the sports events in the festival.

I look forward to hearing from you soon,

Sincerely

Peter Lawson

ESSAY - SAMPLE #3

Every country in the world has problems with pollution and damage to the environment. Do you think these problems can be solved?

Notes
Write about:

1. transport
2. rivers and seas
3.........................(your own ideas)

What follows is an example layout of the Essay in 4 paragraphs. I only included the starting sentences ...

Introduction: (General statement)

Pollution and damage to the environment are worldwide issues that are very difficult to solve. 

Paragraph 1: 

For example, if we take a look at transport we will see that it mainly relies on very polutting fossil fuel..

Paragraph 2

Something similar happens with the rivers and the seas. .

Paragraph 3: (your own idea)

I would say that it is possible to slowly reduce the amounts of gases released to the environment...

Conclusion:

In my opinion if governments and industries do not get more involved...

FORMAL LETTER - SAMPLE #1

Formal email/letter - Model #1

You see this advertisement in a student newspaper.

Lifeguard assistants wanted 

We are looking for someone in August to assist our lifeguards, provide supervision during beach activities and observe swimmers.

Write to the Lifeguard Manager, saying what your experience and qualifications are and stating the reasons why you are suitable for the job.

Write your email in 140-190 words in an appropriate style.

Formal email/letter  - Sample Answer  #1 Dear Sir or Madam,

I am looking for outdoor work during the summer holidays and I would like to apply for the position of lifeguard assistant, which I saw advertised in my university's student newspaper.

I am 20 years old and at present I am studying Physical Education. I am a strong swimmer and have recently had first aid training. I very much enjoy working with people and for the last two summers I have benn working as an assitant ranger in a National Park, where I had to provide information to the public about using the park and provide emergency assistance to park users. Now I am looking for something different.

I think I would be a suitable candidate for the position because I have been described as calm in a crisis and someone who works well with others.

I am available for the whole of August and would be happy to attend an interview at any time. I look forward to hearing from you at any time in the near future.

Yours faithfully,

Ivan Ivienen