[mock test] be Better Vocabulary and phraseology 1 [.............../10 ] Write words in the spaces which belong to these word groups. A. Water sports: 1. ................ 2. ................ 3. ................ 4. ................ 5. ................ B. In the mountains: 6. ................ 7. ................ 8. ................ 9. ................ 10. ................ 2 Write the words or phrases corresponding to these definitions. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. You wear it to protect your head and face from cold weather in the mountains. An item of equipment which allows you to swim faster. The person who teaches you how to ski. You use it to dry your body after you have taken a dip in the sea. You should keep to this track if you want to be safe when you ride your bike. [.............../10 ] ................ ................ ................ ................ ................ Contents 3 Write a 10-line passage about New York city and its main attractions. 4 Complete the passage about New Zealand. There are two extra. [.............../10 ] [ .............../8 ] biodiversity extinct head landmarks monarchy native numerous peaks remoteness situation New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean. It comprises North Island, South Island and 1. ................ smaller islands. Because of its geographical 2. ................ , the country offers an interesting example of well-preserved 3. ................ and the landscape features several sharp mountain 4. ................, such as the Southern Alps, due to its volcanic origins. Politically speaking, New Zealand is a constitutional 5. ................ and a member of the Commonwealth of Nations: Queen Elizabeth II is the 6. ................ of state. Wellington is its capital city; Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, but the largest city in the whole country is Auckland. Its 7. ................ are the Sky Tower and the Harbour Bridge. Auckland Domain, the city s oldest park, is situated on top of an 8. ................ volcano and is site of the Museum. 5 Match the places with the definitions. There are two extra. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Argentina Arizona Bejing Colorado Petra Rio de Janeiro Sydney Its president lives in Casa Rosada and it s the home country of tango. The Ming dynasty lived in its imperial palace for hundred of years. One of its world-known landmarks is the sail-like Opera House. Its Grand Canyon was carved by the Colorado river. It s known as the Red-Rose city. Its most popular beaches are Copacabana and Ipanema. 6 Read and decide if the sentences are true or false, then correct the false ones. [.............../8] [ .............../6 ] Tokyo .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... .......... 1. Before writing a tour description, it is important to bear in mind the target audience, so that the tour activities meet the potential customers needs. 2. A FAQ page in a company s website is made to deal with Financial Aids Queries. 3. The ancient city of Carthage used to be in Tunisia. 4. Los Angeles and San Francisco are both situated in California. 7 .......... . a. Indonesian islands b. ex-French colonies 2. The capital of Madagascar is ........... a. Johannesburg b. Fes 310 .......... .......... .......... [ .............../8 ] Choose the most appropriate option. 1. Singapore and Hong Kong are .......... c. two cities d. the capital and the largest city in Thailand c. Lima d. Antananarivo