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Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English
Port 1 Multiple choice Test]
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each
gap. In the separate answer sheet, mark the appropriate answer (A, B, C or D).
The world’s happiest country
For the past three years, Norway hes been (1) number one in the
UN's World Happiness Report — the list of the happiest countries in the world
In 2017, Norway (2) ___ Denmark because of its sense of community,
education system, work-life balance and the personal freedoms its citizens enjoy.
@)__ some parts of the country not getting any sunlight for a large part
of the year, the Norwegians suggest that their ‘hygge' lifestyle - a feeling of
‘contentment and well-being through the simple things in life ~ is one of the reasons.
for their success. Their generous parental leave and flexibility at work gives them
time to (a) their personal interests, and the country Is also
©) considered one of the best in the world in which to be a mother
and a working woman. There is (6)_____no gender pay gap, and there ere
free childoare places for all chikiren over the age of one.
So, what other countries made the Top 10? Denmark, Norway and Finland were
Next, followed by The Netherlands and Switzerland. Further (7). , New
Zealand, Canada and Australia took spots 8, 9 and 10. In fact, each of these
countries has something in common, and analysts believe this might have
something to do with the level of happiness displayed among their citizens. Each
country has a relatively small population compared to its size, and lots of tranquil,
almost untouched outdoor spaces that provide enough room for people to
(8). and find their own corner of paradise.
1 A ranked 8 numbered placed D put
2 A kicked out B knocked displaced D removed
3 A Although B However CG But D Despite
4 A pursue B_chase C undertake D_ follow
5 A highy B_ widely slightly D nearly
6 A only B almost Cc sstill D yet
7 A ahead B distance © ashore D afield
8 A stockup B makeroom spread out D layoutCambridge C1 Advanced Use of English
Port 2 Open cloze Test 1
For questions 9-16, read the text below and decide which word best fits each
gap. Use only one word for each gap. In the separate answer sheet, write your
answers in capital letters, using one box per letter.
Las Fallas
Las Fallas is the one of the biggest street festivals in Europe and is held annually in
Valencia, Spain's thirc-largest city
The festivities occur throughout the month of March and include daily firework
displays known (9) La Mascleta, and traditional Valencian costumes
(10), display, worn by local jalleras (females) and falleros (males). One
of the best things about the festival is the unvelling of the cartoon-like installations,
ay every barrio, or area, has designed and made. Some depict
satirical scenes, political figures or even romantic stories, On March 19" each year,
(12)______ installation is set on tire, except one — the 14-metre- high Virgin
Mary statue in one of Valencia's main squares. Here, flowers are offered to her
(13), what is called La Ofrenda. This flowery figure remains in one
piece for two-three weeks after Las Fallas ends.
The origins of the festival are uncertain, but it's thought to (14)__ come
from the ancient tradition of starting fires to celebrate the change of seasons. The
first written record to mention Fallas is from the second half of the 18" century,
(15)___the Valencian government made laws governing where fires could
be set.
By the moming after La Crema, the final night of the Las Fallas celebration,
everything will have (16). meticulously cleaned up, leaving no trace of
the festival ever happening ... until the next year.Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English
Part 3 Word formation
Test 1
For questions 17-24, use the stem word on the right to form the correct word
that fills each gap. In the separate answer sheet, write your answers in capital
letters, using one box per letter,
Mudlarking
An unusual hobby for some, mudlarking ~ looking for
rate objects next to a tidal river — is becoming
(17)__ popular. The number of
people requesting (18) from
the Port Authority of London to do this reached new
highs last year. A recent survey has shown that
(19) are seeing their hobby as
a way to (20)_ 7 and recycle old
treasures, but, recenily, many mudiarkers have seen a
(21) ___ number of plastic bottles,
wet wipes, and plastic bags on the river banks; the
(22)__ 7 signature of today's
throwaway society.
When the tide goes out, the top layer of shingle
appears through a patch of mud. Olten, a variety of
washed-up artefacts are revealed. Some may be of
historical (23) 0 =, but most are
simply bits of unused, old junk. However, some of the
more valuable items recently discovered on the banks
of the River Thames include Victorian china, 16°-
century clay pipe bowls, Medieval pots and Roman root
tiles. From these items, mudiarkers believe they can
find out more about thelr city and raise
(2a)___ of the Issues that many of
our rivers are facing - waste and plastic pollution
INCREASE
PERMIT
ENTHUSE
USE
WORRY
MISTAKE,
SIGNIFY
AWARECambridge C1 Advanced Use of English
Part 4 Key word transformation Test]
For questions 25~30, complete the second sentence, using the word given, so
that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Do not change the word
provided and use between three and six words in total. In the separate answer
sheet, write your answers in capital letters, using one box per letter.
25 The letter said we didn’t have to reply.
OBLIGATION
We were —_ reply to the letter,
26 My house in London is much smaller than my house in Paris.
NEARLY
My house in London is my house in Paris.
27° They'll blame the failure of the experiment on the lack of research
DOWN
The failure of the experiment the lack of
research.
28 if Lhadn’t had your help, | would've failed my driving test.
FOR
Had it , | would've failed my driving test.
29 It's impossible you saw Max ast night, because he was with me!
HAVE
You last night, because he was with me!
30 | tried so hard to stop him interfering in our lives, but | couldn't.
PREVENT
couldn't _____ inour lives.