11th grade External Testing (try this test)

Reading Task 1 Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to (1-6). There are two choices you don’t need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet. 1. “Just touch that lamp once again and you’ll get a smack.” “If you don’t spit that gum out this minute, I’m going to open your mouth and take it out.” “If you are not finished dressing by the time I count three, I’m leaving without you.”

2. “Your dirty fingers are on the door again. Why do you always do that? What’s the matter with you anyway? Can’t you do anything right? How many times do I have to tell you to use the doorknob? The trouble with you is that you never listen.”

3. “Why can’t you be more like your brother? He always gets his work done ahead of time” “Lisa has such beautiful table manners. You’d never catch her eating with her fingers.”

4. “You knew you would have a test tomorrow and left your book in school? Oh smart! That was a brilliant thing to do.” “Is this the homework you’re taking to school tomorrow? Well, maybe your teacher can read Chinese; I can’t.”

5. “Watch out, you’ll burn yourself.” “Careful, you’ll get hit by a car!” “Don’t climb there! Do you want to fall?”

6. “ Do you think that was a nice thing to do – to grab that book from me? I can see you don’t realize how important good manners are. What you have to understand is that if you expect people to be polite to us, then we must be polite to them in return. We should treat others as we would have others treat us.”

A. Blaming and accusing B. Threats C. Commands D. Lecturing and moralizing E. Warnings F. Martyrdom statements G. Comparisons H. Sarcasm

Task 2

Read the text below. For questions (7-11) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D).Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

In recent years there has been an increasing awareness of the inadequacies of the judicial system in the United States. Costs are staggering both for the taxpayers and the litigants – and the litigants, or parties, have to wait sometimes for many years before having their day in court. Many suggestions have been made concerning methods of ameliorating the situation, but as in most branches of government, changes come slowly. One suggestion that has been made in order to maximize the efficiency of the system is to allow districts that have an overabundance of pending cases to borrow judges from other districts that do not have such a backlog. Another suggestion is to use pretrial conferences, in which the judge meets in his chambers with the litigants and their attorneys in order to narrow the issues, limit the witnesses and provide for a more orderly trial. The theory behind pretrial conferences is that judges will spend less time on each case and parties will more readily settle before trial when they realize the adequacy of their claims and their opponents’ evidence. Unfortunately, at least one study has shown that pretrial conferences actually use more judicial time than they save, rarely result in pretrial settlements, and actually results in higher damage settlements. Many states have now established another method, small-claim courts, in which cases over small sums of money can be disposed of with considerable dispatch. Such proceedings cost the litigants almost nothing. In California, for example, the parties must appear before the judge without the assistance of counsel. The proceedings are quite informal and there is no pleading – the litigants need to make only a one-sentence statement of their claim. By going to this type of court, we plaintiff waives any right to a jury trial and right to appeal the decision. In coming years, we can expect to see more and more innovations in the continuing effort to remedy a situation which must be remedied if the citizens who have valid claims are going to be able to have their day in court.

7. The pretrial conference, in theory, is supposed to do all of these except A. narrow the issue B. cause early settlements C. save judicial time D. increase settlement costs

8. What is the main topic of the passage? A. All states should follow California’s example in using small-claims court in order to free judges for other work. B. The legislature needs to formulate fewer laws so that the judiciary can catch up upon its older cases. C. Nobody seems to care enough to attempt to find methods for making the judicial system more efficient. D. While there are many problems with the court system, there are viable suggestions for improvement.

9. The word ‘litigants’ means most nearly A. jury members B. commentators C. parties in a lawsuit D. taxpayers

10. Which of the following is true about small-claims courts? A. It is possible to have one’s case heard by a jury if he or she is dissatisfied with the court’s decision. B. The litigants must plead accurately and according to a strict form. C. The decision may be not appealed to a higher court. D. The parties may not present their cases without attorney’s help.

11. What can we assume from the passage? A. Most people who feel they have been wronged have a ready remedy in courts of law. B. Many people would like to bring a case to court, but are unable to because of the cost and time required. C. The judicial system in the United States is highly acclaimed for its efficiency. D. pretrial conferences will someday probably have replaced trials completely.

Task 3 Read the text below. Match choices (A-H) to the corresponding family problems (12-16). There are three choices you don’t need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

12. …I’ve spoken to her about having children for a hundred times, but she says she won’t even think of that until she’s promoted to the position of Personnel Manager.

13. …I know both of us weren’t really well-off when we married, but I work really hard to support the family and he says the only thing you have to do is to buy a lottery ticket and wait for your lucky chance.

14. …it’s a real war – each of my daughters insists on my living with her, spending time with her, going on holiday with her, each claims she loves me more than the other.

15. … I wouldn’t mind him spending an occasional Sunday with his daughter, or inviting her to our place for a dinner once a week, but his leaving me to babysit five evenings a week plus taking her out every weekend is something I can’t really stand any more.

16. I’ve never caught him red-handed; I’ve never seen him with anyone. But I still feel he’s having affairs from time to time, and it’s killing me.

A. having no shared interests B. different opinions about money C. jealousy D. mutual misunderstanding E. disagreement about having children F. rivalry between siblings G. not doing one’s share of the housework H. career addiction

Task 4 Read the text below. Choose from (A-H) the one that best fits each of (17 – 22). There are two choices you don’t need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Colin Capon works as a ‘props chef’. He is responsible for preparing all the food that appears on a set during the making of a TV drama series or a film. Colin has worked on many films and TV series. ‘Some films require a great deal of research,’ says Colin. ‘It’s important that the food is as authentic as possible. A hundred years ago you would never get a bowl of perfect fruit, for instance. (17) ____’. His latest project, a drama set in the 12th century, was more difficult, as history rarely records what was eaten then. ‘I had to think around it and consider how people lived. (18) _____. In addition, they ate lots of grains, vegetables and birds such as cranes, swans (we used a stuffed one on set once) and peacocks. These would be served with a head and legs intact. ‘As well as being historically correct, the food must also be able to withstand hot studio lights. (19) ______. I certainly wouldn’t be popular with the director if I poisoned the leading lady! The food which is going to be eaten can stay on set for only a few hours, after which it must be replaced by fresh.’ Although concerned about realism, Colin sometimes finds it difficult to find the right ingredients. ‘(20) ______. For example, in medieval times beetroot and parsnips were eaten with their tops growing. I have to buy parsnips, then bury them in sand until they are green!’ Quantities and appearance can often be as big a headache as ingredients. ‘ I often have to prepare vast quantities so that plates can be refilled. (21) _____ ‘Working on location means that I get to visit some beautiful places, which I enjoy, but it also means having to rely on cooking in unfamiliar kitchens, which can be a bit of a nightmare, particularly if I’m cooking difficult dishes. (22) _____ During filming I have to work long hours and it can be sometimes boring when you have long waits between shots.’

A. With a wedding cake or something like that, if it is cut before the director is satisfied I have to do and make it look untouched.

B. Supermarkets stock most things all year around, but not always in the form I need them.

C. I never really paid much attention to history lessons at school and now this is one of the aspects of the work that I enjoy the most.

D. Without the use of chemicals they probably looked a bit marked and oddly shaped.

E. Few of them would have had an oven, so most meat would be cooked over a fire.

F. The work is obviously good fun, otherwise I wouldn’t do it, but it’s perhaps not as glamorous as people imagine.

G. And, if it is actually going to be eaten, hygiene must be considered.

H. The film was set a hundred years ago and my job was to prepare the food for a dinner-party scene.

Task 5 Read the text below. For questions (23-34) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D).Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Henry had been serving at the border to examine smuggled goods. (23) ____ evening except on weekends, he would see a factory worker coming up the hill towards the borderline, pushing his bike with a big load of straw on it. When he reached the borderline, Henry (24) ____ to stop him and (25) ___ him take the straw off. Then he would examine the straw carefully (26) ____ if he could find anything. After that he would look into worker’s pockets before he let him (27) ____ the straw again. The worker would then put the straw on his bike and go down the hill with it. Though Henry was always (28) ____ to find gold or jewelry or other (29) ____ things in the straw, he (30) _____ found anything. He was sure the man was smuggling something, but he was not able to imagine what it was and where it was (31) _____ .

Then one evening, (32) _____ he had examined the straw and pockets as usual, he said, ‘I know you are smuggling things (33) ____ the border. Won’t you tell me what it is that you’ve been bringing into the country so (34) _____? I’m an old man, and today’s my last day on the job. Tomorrow I’m going to retire. I promise that I won’t tell anyone if you tell me the truth’. The man kept silent for a moment, and then he smiled and said, ‘Bikes’.

23 A one B most C every D that

24 A used B ought C would like D has

25 A get B forced C made D make

26 A finding B to see C to hope D even

27 A tie B tear C burn D take off

28 A lucky B used C expecting D required

29 A secret B stolen C valuable D cheap

30 A seldom B always C sometimes D never

31 A hidden B stolen C carried D found

32 A before B after C unless D though

33 A on B into C across D by

34 A longer B many C successfully D clever

Task 6

Read the text below. For questions (35-46) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D). Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

When (35) ___ a house, you must be sure to have it (36) ____ for termites. A termite is much like an ant in its communal habits, although physically the two insects (37) ___ distinct. Like those of ants, termite colonies consist of different classes, each with its own particular job. The most perfectly (38) _____ termites, both male and female, make up the reproductive class. They have eyes, hard body walls, and fully developed wings. A pair of reproductive termites founds the colony. When new reproductive termites (39) ____ , they leave (40) ____ another colony.

35 A to buy B buying C bought D has bought

36 A checked B to check C would check D checking

37 A are B is C being D were

38 A being formed B to form C forming D formed

39 A develops B developed C develop D is developing

40 A have been forming B to form C having formed D were forming

Last weekend, Mark (41) _____ through the countryside when he heard a strange noise and the car engine stopped. He tried again and again, but it (42) ____ start, so he decided to look for help. As he was walking it began to rain. Mark was getting wetter and wetter; suddenly he saw what he had been looking far. It was a small house, and he could see light (43) ___ out from one of its windows. When he reached the door, he rang the bell. A man answered the door and Mark explained the problem to him. The man suggested (44) ____ Mark back to his car. Mark asked if the man could take him home instead, and that he (45) ____ and collect his car (46) ____.

41 A drove B was driving C had driven D was driven

42 A wouldn’t B couldn’t C wasn’t able to D shouldn’t

43 A shine B shining C to shine D be shining

44 A being driven B to drive C drive D driving

45 A will go back B would go back C went back D was going back

46 A tomorrow B next morning C the next morning D previous day

WRITING Read the advertisement for the job and write your letter to Jan, explaining why it was fun last year, what the advantages of this work are, and try to persuade him to join you this year.

HELP NEEDED THIS SUMMER Every summer we run an international camp for 8 to 12-year-old children.

Will you help with: • Outdoor activities • Entertainment • Sport competitions • Children’s games Free accommodation Free food Only 5 hours’ work a day!

Write a letter of between 120 and 180 words in an appropriate style on the opposite side. Please, not write any postal address.

1. 11. 21. 31. 41. 2. 12. 22. 32. 42. 3. 13. 23. 33. 43. 4. 14. 24. 34. 44. 5. 15. 25. 35. 45. 6. 16. 26. 36. 46. 7. 17. 27. 37. 8. 18. 28. 38. 9. 19. 29. 39. 10. 20. 30. 40.

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