Part 1.

For questions 11-15, you will hear an interview in which two students
called Bella and Tom discussed an article they have read about a woman
astronaut. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what
you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.
(10 points)
11. The speakers agree that being an astronaut
A. requires a specific personality type.
B. is not a career that appeals to them.
C. is an unexpected job for a woman.
D. would be very challenging work.
12. Bella particularly admires the astronaut Ellen Ochoa because of
A. her ability to put her experiences into words.
B. her determination to fulfil a childhood dream.
C. her scientific and technical skills.
D. her attitude towards her colleagues.
13. Tom was surprised to learn that people who want to become astronauts
should
A. have experience as aeroplane pilots.
B. have more than one university degree.
C. be a specific height.
D. be good at sports.
14. What does Bella think is the most interesting part of Ellen's life?
A. spacewalking
B. working in mission control
C. coping with unexpected problems
D. working in conditions of weightlessness
15. Tom and Bella both now decide to
A. do a project on Ellen Ochoa as part of their coursework.
B. do a study of the first people in space.
C. find out more about the current state of space research.
D. go to some talks on space travel in films and literature.
Your answers:
11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
Part 2: You will listen to a recording about a famous canal. For questions 16-25,
complete the summary by writing NO MORE THAN FOUR WORDS in each gap.
Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided. (20 points)
In March 2021, powerful winds blew a container ship from its intended part.
While such an event might be considered insignificant in many locations, it turned
out to be a (16) ________________ in the Suez Canal.
To facilitate the transportation of goods from Asia to the Mediterranean
Basin, merchants had to (17) ____________________ the narrow isthmus
dividing the Red Sea and the Nile.
​ Making a (18) ______________________ connecting the Indian Ocean
and the Mediterranean Sea would eliminate the need for such a journey.
The whole Europe took notice when interest in (19) _________________
was rekindled in 1798.
The plan from the (20) _____________________________ French
diplomat, Ferdinand de Lesseps, was approved by Sa’id Pasha, who came to power
in 1854.
Signed in the same year and 1856, two agreements granted de Lesseps the
authority to form the Suez Canal Company and fund it by selling shares to (21)
___________________________.
In 1864, despite pressing forward with the construction of Suez Canal, Isma’il
Pasha, the new ruler put an end to the (22) _______________________.
Part 3. ​You will listen to a person present his idea about the best way to deal
with traffic congestion. For questions 16-25, complete the summary by writing
NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in each gap. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes provided. (20 points)
The primary issue isn't the vehicles but rather human drivers' coordination
problems due to (16) __________________ and (17)
__________________. Even synchronizing everyone to press the pedal
simultaneously is difficult, leading to limited throughput at intersections. This
lack of coordination results in (18) __________________.
The author comes to conclusion that (19) __________________ is the best
solution to city traffic jams. He exemplifies with the case of a chicken crossing a
one-lane highway triggers a chain reaction of braking, creating (20)
__________________ even after the chicken has moved on.
 A single car slowing down initiates a perpetual traffic loop (21)
__________________. Quick lane changes with closely following cars can
create enduring traffic snakes (22) __________________.
Accidents or traffic snakes are more likely to happen due to (23)
__________________.
The ability to keep proper distance and (24) __________________ of
self-driving cars can mitigate the risk of traffic congestion at intersections.
A traffic light, supposed to be a rudimentary tool for drivers on one road to
communicate, operates (25) __________________.

Part 4:
56. Her story about being chased away from school by wolves seems pretty
______. (FAR)
57. She complained ______ about his rudeness. (CEASE)
58. The rumors are completely ______ and I would urge everyone not to believe
them. (SUBSTANCE)
59. The sprawling factory compound, all grey dormitories and ______ warehouses,
blends seamlessly into the outskirts of the Shenzjen megalopolis. (WEATHER)
60. You can ask a ______ for advice on what kind of food you should eat to keep
you healthy. (DIET)
61. Everyone marveled at his ______ idea of organizing more field trips for
students. (OBJECT)
62. It was just ______ that I met my high school friend on my second day visiting
Paris. (HAPPEN)
63. People are increasingly becoming ______ to violence on television. (SENSE)
64. By pausing for a moment or two before speaking, you will simply be ______ a
nervous tendency to rush headlong into everything. (ACT)
65. In my opinon, this book is just ______ rubbish. (INTELLECT)