Task 1: Listen to ten texts (1-10). For each of them answer the question given.

Mark the correct choice (A-D).

You have 20 seconds to look through the task. You will hear each recording twice.

1. Where is the dialogue taking place?

A. At the pharmacy
B. At the hospital
C. At the shop
D. At the bakers

2. Who is getting married?

A. The womans sister
B. The womans cousin
C. The womans brother
D. The womans niece

3. How long will the exhibition be open?

A. One month
B. Two weeks
C. Ten days
D. Six weeks

4. What does the man advise the woman to do?

A. To listen to the song Ghost story
B. To buy the CD in the music shop
C. To buy the singers photo in the shop
D. To buy the CD from Amazon

5. Why was it easy for the man to get to the theatre on time?
A. It was near the metro station.
B. He used the Internet.
C. He knew the way well.
D. The traffic wasnt heavy.

6. What is the text about?

A. Parks in Georgia
B. Mount Mtatsminda
C. The capital of Georgia
D. Mtatsminda Park in general

7. What is the text about?

A. A great inventor
B. Book printing
C. A useful invention
D. Different plants

8. From where was wood imported to Venice?

A. Lido Island
B. North-east part of Italy
C. Several islands
D. The European countries

9. How old was Kim when he started to write poetry?

A. Six
B. Seven
C. Eleven
D. Fifteen

10. Why does the teacher play classical music at the lesson?
A. The students become more concentrated.
B. The students are future musicians.
C. The teacher composes music.
D. The teacher loves listening to music.

Task 2: Read the statements (1-8). Then read the advertisements (A-F) on the next page and find which statement
corresponds to which advertisement. Some advertisements correspond to more than one statement.
1. You have just started to work as a reporter for an online newspaper. You would like to gain more skills and knowledge in this
field.
2. You are free in the summer and you would like to go to an educational institution where you will be able to do a short course in
European art.
3. Your elder brother is a student of the faculty of photography and wants to find out more about the works of photographers who
received training at that faculty.
4. You are finishing school this year. You want to study at a university where you can learn how to keep the sea and the
environment clean.
5. Your friend is looking for a short and intensive course in art history. You suggest a relevant website where she can find more
detailed information about this.
6. Your cousins special interest is contemporary Asian writers and she would love to spend some time in a relevant library
abroad.
7. Your best friend lives in Britain and wants to learn web design techniques. You recommend a relevant training institution to
him.
8. Your sister, who is taking the national exams next year, is interested in oriental art. You advise her to apply to a relevant
educational institution.
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A. Royal College of Photography

invites professional photographers
and students of photography, as well
as the general public, to a photo
exhibition by our graduates. If you
choose our college to study, you
might be given the same chance one
day. The exhibition will be open for
the first two weeks in December.

B. Oxford School of Western Arts is

located in the very centre of the city.
The summer school study programme
includes short and long term courses in
the history of modern art of Europe as
well as intensive English language
classes. For more information visit our
website: www.oxfordschoolofarts.uk

C. Imperial College based in the

heart of London invites students from
eastern European countries to a twoweek course in web design.
Registration deadline January 21.
Discounts are offered for early
registration. The course starts on
February 25. More details on our
website: www.imperialcollege.uk

D. The Institute of Culture has

recently opened in Anaklia. The
study programme includes courses in
oriental art and design. A special
course has also been designed for
those who are interested in marine
life and sea pollution. Discussions on
environmental issues are held for the
public every other weekend.

E. London Academy of Media is

offering a summer school on press and
television journalism. Students will
have access to a unique collection of
documentaries,
newspapers
and
journals. Georgian, British and Austrian
experts will hold practical workshops
and presentations.
For more
information please call (+995 32) 333
2222.

F. The University of Leeds was

founded in 1904 and is well-known
for its high quality classes in
European and world literature. The
University has an excellent library
with a rich collection of classical and
modern literature and a collection of
relevant documentaries about modern
Asian authors.
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Task 3:

Read the text. Then read the statements which follow and decide whether they are True (T) or False (F).
Sign language

Because deaf people cannot hear, they have special ways of communicating. One way is lip-reading. By looking at the mouth
of the speaker one can learn to understand what a person is saying. Speaking is possible but difficult for deaf people. Because they
cannot hear their own voices, it takes a lot of training to be able to make the correct sounds and not all deaf people can acquire this
skill. But deaf people all around the world think that a sign language is the most practical way of communicating.
One of the earliest written records of a sign language dates back to the 5th century BC and is found in the Greek philosopher
Platos writings. In the writings it is said: If we didnt have a voice and wanted to express things, wouldnt we try to make signs
by moving our hands, head and the rest of our body? So it seems that groups of deaf people have used sign languages throughout
history. In many ways, a sign language is similar to a spoken language.
The signs are formed with movements of the hands, face and body. Just like words, each sign has a different meaning. Signs
are combined to form sentences. The alphabet of a sign language is made of hand signs. Each hand sign means a letter. These
hand signs make spelling possible. The signs can express everything a spoken language does - thoughts, feelings and intentions.
And just as different countries usually speak different languages, most countries have their own variation of sign language.
In fact, there are hundreds of sign languages around the world. The use of these languages has enabled deaf people to be
recognised as intelligent, educated people who can live a life as fully as anyone else. On the whole, sign languages are
independent of oral languages and they develop on their own, even in those situations where there may be a common spoken
language. For example, although the people in Britain and America speak the same oral language, their sign languages are quite
different. American sign language has certain similarities to French sign language, due to its early influences. When people using
different sign languages meet, however, communication is easier than when people of different spoken languages meet. This is not
because sign languages are universal, but because deaf people may be more patient when communicating and they use gestures
and mime more.
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It is also very interesting to know what gestures deaf people use while communicating. Hand waving or hitting a table or the
floor to get someones attention is accepted. Also, lots of eye contact is necessary. Deaf people are very informal in greetings and
goodbyes which are full of touching and joking. Lastly, it is good to remember that most deaf people do not think of themselves as
different from other people and you dont have to, either!
True (T) or False (F)?
1. The only way deaf people communicate with one another is lip-reading.
2. Deaf people prefer a sign language to any other form of communication.
3. A sign language and a spoken language have many similarities.
4. Each hand sign means a separate sentence.
5. A sign language, like a spoken one, expresses emotions.
6. Every deaf person in the world uses the same sign language.
7. Sign languages help deaf people to lead an active life like anyone else does.
8. Countries which speak the same language may have different sign languages.
9. Deaf people of different nationalities find it difficult to understand each other.
10. This is a text about the life of deaf people.
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Task 4:
Read the questions (1-8) and find the answers to them in the paragraphs (A-F) of the text. Some paragraphs
correspond to more than one question.
Which paragraph
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

explains how the island got its name?

has the names of the couple who lost the connection with dispatchers?
gives information about the disappearance of the reefs?
gives information about the location of the island?
says how a group of people lost the whole day?
describes the wildlife of the island?
could have the title In search of a missing yacht?
could have the title The competitor of Bermuda?
Palmyra a mysterious island

A. There are many mysterious places on Earth and many people think that the most mysterious place is the Bermuda Triangle.
However, there is a small island in the Pacific Ocean, called Palmyra, which can compete with Bermuda for this title. The
mysterious island is situated about 1,000 miles from Hawaii. On the one hand, the island looks like a paradise with beautiful
lagoons and reefs. However, in the atmosphere of Palmyra there is a sense of trouble.

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B. The island received its name from the American ship Palmyra, whose Captain landed there on November 7, 1802. But before
that in the history of the island of Palmyra, there was a whole chain of tragic events. In 1798, the American ship Betsy, which
travelled from America to Asia, crashed into the reefs of the island. Most of the people who tried to swim to the island drowned or
were eaten by sharks. The survivors said that they would never agree to return to that terrible land. During the two months they
were there, only three out of ten people survived.
C. In 1816, the Spanish ship Esperanto hit a reef near Palmyra island and started to sink. The crew was rescued by the passing
ship Brazilian. The Captain of the Esperanto put the location of all reefs on the map carefully, but a year later sailing in the same
place, much to his surprise, he did not find them. In 1870, an American ship Angel was lost near the coast of the same mysterious
island. The bodies of the team members were then found near Palmyra. According to reports, they all were killed, but who did it is
unknown. Sailors believe that this island is an unlucky place.
D. A famous scientist Mershan Marin agrees with the sailors idea. According to the scientist, Palmyra attracts unfortunate
happenings like a magnet. For example, weather there changes unexpectedly. The nature is beautiful with rare plants and animals.
But in the beautiful lagoons there is a huge number of sharks and the fish which are dangerous to eat because of toxic water
plants. There are a lot of insects, including mosquitoes; there are also huge and poisonous lizards and crabs.
E. In 1974, a famous scientist Graham Hughes and his wife Martha went to Palmyra on their own yacht. First, Hughes kept in
touch with dispatchers by radio, but suddenly the connection dropped. The USA authorities sent a boat to search for the missing
yacht. Soon it was discovered off the island of Palmyra. But people were not there. A few days later bodies were found by
travellers on the beach of the island. They were placed in a special way. The motives of this wild crime and the killers remain
unknown.
F. In early 1990, the mysterious island was visited by a famous explorer Norman Sanders and his team. Devices on the
mysterious island stopped working altogether. After returning from the voyage, all members of the crew found that they were
behind the time. In reality, they returned on April 24, although according to their calculations, it should have been April 25. The
clocks in the expedition were completely normal and did not stop. What happened to the whole day remains a mystery.
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Task 5:

Read the text and the questions which follow. For each question mark the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

This is a story told by a big fan of the Beatles.

There were four of us, all fans of The Beatles Avril, Julia, Maureen and me. We were 16 in that autumn of 1962 and had met up at
the station to catch a bus to Birmingham to the BBC television studios. We were going to be part of the audience of Thank Your Lucky
Stars a hugely popular music TV programme at the time. For us, this was a big adventure because, although wed been a number of
times to the local theatre to see rising pop stars, to travel as far as Birmingham was new and more exciting. We were so thrilled that we
talked without stopping as we waited for the bus. We were dressed up in our best clothes, each trying hard to look fashionable. I wore a
floral skirt and a jacket that my mother had made. It was quite elegant but somehow, I didnt feel it was stylish enough for the big
occasion. The journey passed quickly and soon we were in the brightly-lit interior of the studio. Once seated, we were directed by the host
of the TV show. He made it clear that when the key performers came on he would give us a sign and we should scream. We heard that
Petula Clerk, the best female pop singer of the 1960s, had been pre-recorded and she wouldnt sing live in the studio. But we werent
disappointed because it wasnt her we had come for.
I dont remember the earlier performers, but I remember the growing excitement of the audience when the group which we had come
to see was about to appear. Suddenly there they were, right in front of us The Beatles! All dressed in dark suits, their long hair shining
under the studio lights. And what was the song they performed? I confess, I cant remember. But I remember the amazed audience and
seeing John Lennon with his head slightly raised and Paul McCartney looking down at his guitar. They were much greater than I could
ever have imagined. Then suddenly it was all over. We were back outside the studios. A small crowd had gathered, but it was not that
massive. These were the early days of The Beatles career and although already popular, the phenomenal popularity that they would soon
achieve was not yet clear. We could have stayed and seen them leave the studio, but we had a bus to catch so we headed home. I was one
of the 1960s generation who celebrated all the major achievements of that decade. Years later, when I heard on the radio that John Lennon
had been killed, I cried, but I think my tears were not just for him but also for my lost youth.

1,2

3,4

5,6

7,8
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1. What is the text about?

A. The first concert of the Beatles
B. The writers impressions about the Beatles
C. The host of the TV show
D. Disappointed music fans

2. The girls travelling to Birmingham felt

A. bored.
B. nervous.
C. excited.
D. proud.

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3. The writer thought

A. her jacket was not fashionable enough.
B. her friends clothes looked more informal.
C. her skirt did not match her jacket.
D. she was dressed too formally.

4. What did the girls learn about Petula Clerk?

A. She would host the show.
B. She would sing live.
C. She was the first to perform.
D. She was recorded before the show.

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5. The four girls came to the show to

A. listen to their favourite group.
B. meet excited fans.
C. applaud for Petula Clerk.
D. sing their own song.

6. How did the audience feel when the Beatles appeared on the stage?
A. Discouraged
B. Confused
C. Amazed
D. Relaxed

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7. Which period of the Beatles career is described in the text?

A. The peak
B. The beginning
C. The mid period
D. The end

8. Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
A. The birth of the Beatles
B. The achievements of the 1960s
C. The secret of the Beatles success
D. Unforgettable memories

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Task 6: Read the text and fill the gaps with the words given (A-N). Use each word only once. Two words are extra. Do
not copy the extra words from the text on the answer sheet.

alone (A)

causes (B)

fun (H)

cheque (C)

lonely (I)

cheap (D)

museum (J)

choose (E)

prefer (K)

same (L)

everybody (F)
tastes (M)

friendship (G)
trip (N)

Going on holiday
There are very few people in the world who do not like going on holiday. Almost .. (1) likes to relax, to visit new places
and see new things. Before booking a .. (2), we all have to decide with whom to travel with family, with friends, or .. (3)?
Holidays with family can be hard. Not everybody in the family wants to do the .. (4) things. In my own family, Dad always
wants to go to a .. (5), Mum and sister want to shop and I want to go to a coffee shop. Travelling with family can be very ..
(6) or even free, if parents pay. Holidays with friends are usually more expensive.
It is normal for friends to have different .. (7) and different budgets. And you have to make a lot of compromise, from
where you stay, to where you eat. This often .. (8) problems. Still, travelling with friends can be .. (9). When you are on
holiday with friends you learn more about them. Even though we spend a lot of time with our friends, travelling with them
strengthens the .. (10). As for travelling alone, it has advantages over travelling with other people. For example, you do not
have to compromise on money issues. You can .. (11) what you want to do and it can also be a good opportunity to meet new
people. But travelling alone is not always good. It can be lonely and, sometimes, dull with no one to talk to. Personally, I .. (12)
travelling alone because there are fewer arguments.
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Task 7: Read the text and fill the gaps with one of the following: article, preposition, conjunction or relative pronoun.
Insert only ONE word. Do not copy the extra words from the text on the answer sheet.
Handwriting
Jane is my younger sister. At school she was good at almost all subjects. But Jane was one of those students .. (1) had
problems with writing. Her handwriting was so bad that many teachers couldnt read anything she wrote and were often
disappointed with her work. The letters .. (2) Jane wrote were unfinished, very small and had such irregular shapes that the
words were impossible to read. Jane tried to improve her handwriting, .. (3), unfortunately, she couldnt do anything about it.
Besides, she made so many mistakes in spelling and punctuation that her work always gave .. (4) bad impression. Students ..
(5) better handwriting regularly received better marks regardless the content.
Jane was scared that she couldnt build a career as a journalist .. (6) her handwriting was so bad. Jane was dreaming of a
successful career in journalism and she needed good marks in all subjects. She was so worried, that one day she decided to take a
course .. (7) writing in order to learn how to be an effective writer. In addition to working hard on improving her handwriting,
during .. (8) course, Jane was also taught how to organise her ideas. She found it difficult .. (9) first, but her great wish and
the teachers encouragement helped her to make progress and achieve success. Jane learned to revise her writing so as to improve
it. She started to read so much that her spelling improved .. (10) her handwriting became clearer too. Now Janes handwriting is
much better than mine.

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Task 8: Read the text and put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. Do not copy the extra words from the text on
the answer sheet.
Dear David,
I know you are going to learn English and I want to tell you about my experience of learning this language, which might be
useful for you. I .. (1. learn) English for seven years now. But last year I .. (2. not/work) hard enough in English class, thats
why my marks were not really that good then. If I .. (3. want) to pass my English exam successfully next year, Ill have to study
harder this term. During my last summer holidays, I .. (4. send) to a language course in London by my university. It was great.
Before I went to London, I .. (5. not/enjoy) learning English. But while I was doing the language course in London, I met lots of
young people from all over the world. There I noticed how important it .. (6. be) to speak foreign languages nowadays.
I have much more fun learning English now than I .. (7. have) before the course. At the moment I .. (8. revise) English
grammar. And I .. (9. already/begin) to read the texts in my English textbooks again. I think I will do one unit every week. My
exam is on 15 July, so I have no time to waste. It was good that all the classes .. (10. conduct) by English-speaking professors. I
really want to succeed because I .. (11. dream) of going back to London and working there for a while. As you can see, I ..
(12. become) a real London fan already.
If you have any questions or need some more advice from me, please write or call.
Best wishes,
Nick
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Task 9: The advertisement given below is taken from an online newspaper. Read the advertisement and write an email
to the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia asking for more information about the details which are indicated.
The beginning is given on the answer sheet. Do not write your or anybody elses name or surname in the letter.

Do you like writing? Do you want to share your ideas with others?
If so, join the contest.
The Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia announces the
Young Writers Essay Competition. The essays must be submitted by
the end of this week. They should be on protecting nature.
Applications should include information about the author. The first
prize winner will be sent to a foreign country for one month.

When exactly?
What kind?
Which country?

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Task 10:

Read the essay task and write between 120-150 words.

Some people think that only the government should take care of old people. Do you agree or disagree with this
opinion. State your opinion and support it with reasons and examples.

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