0 ENGLISH FILE ‘Upperintermediote End of Course Test Listening, and Speaking TOTAL: 1100 MARK: GRAMMAR 1 Complete the sentences with one word. Example: A Hoved the film. B SodidL 1 Andy scored a really good goal, he? 2. Iwish you tap your pen on the table al the time, it’s very annoying. 3. Can you hear the people next door? It sounds as they're fighting again. 4 Do you feel istening to some music? 5 Itwas ‘a Surprise when Pete told us we were going to the coast! 6 Neither Sara Michael wanted to join the choir. 7 Ididn't 1 like olives but I really love them now. 8 Does anyone know this seat is taken? 9 You can’t ‘other people for your problems ~ you have to take responsibility yourself 10 Tdon’t go to the theatre very often, but my brother I We're the fence repaired next week — it got blown over in the storm. 12. There's food in the house! We need to go to the supermarket _— have been stupid to buy that car for £4,000! I's worth much less used to your new hairstyle ~ it's so different! call a doctor if your temperature is still high. 2 Choose the correct word(s). Example: ho made this cake? ‘Who made Who did make Who make 1 the long train journey, it was a good holiday. a Although b. In spite c. Despite 2. I quite like the dogs my brother has, but on the whole I prefer cats, a.() b.some c. the 3 __ of our class did very well inthe test, so we have to take it again Neither b. None ¢. Some 4 Do you have any idea where a. lives Petra, does Petra live ¢. Petra lives My brother is at university. He’s studying History. athe ba c() 6 are increasing in number, and more jobs need to be found, ‘. Unemployed b. The unemployed . The unemployed people 7 Whata cchair— how much does it cost? a. lovely litle wooden . little lovely wooden. ¢. lovely wooden litle 8 Tur the TV down wake the baby. ‘to not b.not to €.s0 as not to 9 really like in Rachel and David's house. 4a furniture the furnitures. ¢. the furniturePAN ENGLISH FILE ‘Upper-intermediate End of Course Test Listening, and Speaking TOTAL: 1100 MARK: 10. Our children ‘when they're studying ~ I'm sure it's nota good idea, a. play often music. play music often c. often play musi OO 3 Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verb in brackets. Example: I've lived (Live) near Nathan since I was a child. 1 We (practise) for tonight's concert for three months, soit should be good. 2. You would never have found the house if you (not ask) for directions. 3 Do you think you (learn) enough Russian by the time you go to Moscow? 4. [think you'll regret (end) that text to Maria, The tourist guide said we couldn’t go in the palace because it (redevorate). 6 We'll give you the results as soon as we. __(diseuss) them with your doctor. 7. Ididn’t see Jack at the barbecue because he (already leave) by the time I got there. 8 We wish we (not buy) this house. The neighbours are so noisy. 9 Quick! Someone phone an ambulance! That man’s (run over) by a cat! 101 (writing) the report for an hour when Jo told me it wasn’t needed any more. 1 We (not sit) on this beach now if we hadn’t entered that competition. 12 A priceless painting (report) to have been taken by the thieves 13. Take some warm clothes in case you (get) cold later. 14 We (still work) on this project at 5.00. It won't be finished till 8.00 or 9.00, 15 We shouldn't (spend) so much time shopping ~ we're going to be home late 5 VOCABULARY 4 Complete the sentences with one word made from the word in brackets. Example: I mispronounced the word so nobody understood me. (pronounce) 1 There are too many __ people on the streets of our big cities. (home) 2 Do you really never suffer from 27 You spend so much time alone. (lonely) 3. Stop being so ‘you're too old to be acting like a child. (mature) 4. The weather in this country is so ~ you never know what to wear! (change) 5 The during the storm was amazing ~ it lit up the countryside. (light) 6 Were you ____when Dan said he'd heard you singing in the shower? (embarrass) 7 you're tomilk, I can make your cofive with rice milk. (allergy) 8 Ithink these glasses are | dropped one on the floor and it was fine. (break) 9 isa problem in many big cities, especially graffiti. (vandal) 10 We love waiching TV dramas, __ especially murder mysteries. (special) 40PAN ENGLISH FILE ‘Upper-intermediate End of Course Test Listening, and Speaking TOTAL: 1100 MARK: 5 Complete the sentences with the correct word. Example: It’s quite chilly today and I’ve heard it’s going to get even colder. warm chilly damp 1 Have you finished reading that newspaper? Can I have it when you have? yet nearly 2. Newspapers in my country don’t tell you the real situation — they're all objective censored accurate 3. Twas so ‘when the doctor told me I wouldn't need an operation, disappointed relieved bewildered 4 Both of the teenagers have been charged shoplifting. of with for 5 You'll need to remind Simon to lock the door — he’s very minded. arrow open absent 6 This café is part ofa — Tofien go to the one in my home town, chain branch company 7. Scientists studying climate change have an important discovery. done carried out-made 8 Please don’t ‘your voice, there's no need to get angry. rise raise put up 9 We'te ‘nd tied of hearing the same song on the radio. fed up sick bored 10. We must take into that Robin was very ill before the exam. place care account 11. The choir came back and gave two before the audience were ready to leave, encores choruses performances 12 Pve still got ‘on my feet from all that walking we did last week. bruises blisters rashes 13 [think this jumper really ‘me. It goes well with my hair. fits matches suits 14 I don’t think Anna slept well lat night ~ she's asleep on the sofa now. full fast deep 15. Don’t you find it when Americans say the date differently? confused confusion confusing 6 Write the words after the definitions, furious another word for luggage ‘you put your head on this when you sleep = ‘a group of people who sing togeths ‘unsure how to react to something because your emotions are so strong = {you use these to breathe = ‘when you open your mouth very wide because you are tire the opposite of tight (trousers) = _ the thing which planes take off from and land on Example: very are ENGLISH FILE ‘Upperintermediate End of Course Test Listening, and Speaking TOTAL: 1100 MARI 9 the person who controls how an orchestra plays: 10 someone who tries to avoid spending money = tight- 11 the person in charge of a newspaper who decides what will go in it= 12 not allowing water to go through it = 13 aperson who sees a crime 14a person who works with you in a company = 15 a snow storm with very strong winds 5 READING 1 Read the article. For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer (A, B,C, or D). A Step In The Right Direction twas once famously said that some things in life - like paying taxes and death — are inevitable. And leaving {education trying to find employment is something that young people everywhere have to face. But despite the large amount of research that has been undertaken on young people in the job market, relatively litle is known ‘about what happens once young people start their fst job. A team of researchers from Leeds Metropolitan University looked into this aspect. The survey focused on 30 people and 39 employers, and addressed a range of issues in relation to recruitment, employment, and particularly young people into the workplace, Its clear from the interviews with young people that, for the vast majority, the idea of a ‘jb for Ife’ ne longer exists. While some had clear career ambitions, the majority appeared to be unclear on what they wanted to do, One consequence of this is that many young people saw their early work experiences as temporary ~ @ ‘slop gap’ until their ideas on what they wanted to do had developed, or simply a way of earning money to pursue other ambitions such as travel This tendency has also been noted by many employers, and is particularly disappointing to smaller businesses looking for long-term loyalty in their staff. However, some employers — for example in areas such as financial services and call centres — had adjusted to the new situation, and appeared to accept that they cannot expect young people to be loyal and see a long-term future with one employer. Like @ number of other studies, the findings confirm that employers tend to focus on ‘softer’ skils and behavioural qualities in the recruitment process, with a less prominent role played by formal qualifications. The opinions of this sample of young people were remarkably consistent with those of the employers. Most of the young people seemed to have understood the message that formal qualifications are often a necessary but ‘ot sufficient condition for obtaining the types of jobs which they hope to do in the future. They recognized that skills like communication, team-working, organization, and customer service are all important, There was evidence that many young people had clearly worked on developing such skis. Where there does appear to be a significant difference of opinion between the views of young people and ‘employers related to the extent to which young people actually possess the necessary ‘employability’ skils. By ‘and large, the young people interviewed were confident in their ability to demonstrate these skils and qualties. Employers, on the whole, were much less positive about this, often feeling that educational institutions were focusing too strongly on academic skills and qualifications, at the expense of employabilty Another area where employers’ and young peoples! views differed is in relation to Information Technology (IT) skils. When asked about the things they value most about young recruits, many employers mentioned their0 ENGLISH FILE ‘Upperintermadiote End of Course Test Listening, and Speaking TOTAL: 1100 MARI ability with computers. On the other hand, few young people mentioned this explictly. The probable explanation is that young people simply take their IT skils for granted, often not realizing how valuable they might be to some employers. Encouraging young people to be more positive about this aspect might help ‘some to improve the way they are viewed by potential employers. In terms of the inductions provided for their young recruits, the results of this study confirmed both expectations and the findings of earlier research — that employers vary widely in the nature ofthe training they provide. Differences included the length of ime the inductions ran, how formal the training was, what topics ‘were covered, and how often training occurred. The reaction of most young people to the induction they had experienced was positive, or at least neutral. There is clearly a tension between the need for new recruits to become good at their jobs, and their understandable desire to get involved as quickly as possible. From the point of view of the employer, much depended upon the nature of the job, the type of employer (particularly size and sector), and the frequency with which they recruit young people. In general, the more regularly young people were recruited and the larger the employer, the more formal the induction process. In uncertain economic times, it seems that young people more than ever are having to do all they can to find employment. The survey revealed that, in general, young people ... A place little value on their early work experience. B_ would rather take a year off before going to university. feel they will change jobs throughout their working lives D are unclear about what they want to do when they finish their education, ‘What do employers think about behavioural qualities? Tey re les important than formal qualifications. ‘They are more important than formal qualifications. They are just as important a formal qualifications. ‘They are not important at all when recruiting employees. pomee ‘What can we learn from the survey about young people and IT skills? Young people need to let employers know that they have these skills B_ Employers feel their own skills are inferior to those of young people they employ. ‘They are something that young people need to work on before starting job. Not all employers assume that young people have adequate knowledge in this area. > go ‘The survey suggests that young people themselves value skills such as being able to fit in easily at work. being able to set higher standards than others. being able to work more quickly than colleagues. being able to bring in more customers for the business. come Induction processes vary in terms of. why they are implemented, ‘who they are managed by. when they are carried out hhow they are evaluated. comere LISH FILE Upperintermadite End of Course Test Listening, and Speaking TOTAL: M00. MARK: (Reading total | [0 LISTENING 1 Listen to five teenagers talk about trips they have made with their families. Choose from the list (A-F) what each speaker says they have learned as a result of going on the trip. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter you do not need to use. A. Be reasonable about how long it takes to get ready before you go. B Visiting countries which are dissimilar to your own is good for you. Being well prepared in advance pays off. D You can learn things from family members E_ You realize the benefits ofthe comforts of home more when you travel. F It’snice to have a cheerful, optimistic approach, Speaker 1 [] Speaker 2[ ] Speaker 3 [] Speaker 4 [] Speaker 5 [ ]