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TRAVINH UNIVERSITY VICTORY INFORMATICS AND FOREIGN LANGUAGECENTER READING AND WRITING – LEVEL B (A2) Time allotted: 120 minutes A. READING COMPREHENSION PART 1: Read 8 notices (A-E) and 5 statements that explain the notices. Then write (A, B, ... or E) on your answer sheet. 1. You cannot come here tomorrow.

A

JULES FOURNIER PLAYS CLASSICAL GUITAR Students half price

2. If you want to play music well, you can study here. 3. You will have to pay more if you come to this place tomorrow.

B

The ABC cinema closes for two weeks today for repairs

C 4. You can get cheaper tickets if you are at college. 5. You can get cheaper tickets if you are at college.

D

E

H

NEW THEATRE RESTAURANT Meals half price today only

Piano and guitar courses at City College Beginners welcome MUSIC STORE Low prices on latest CDs Next two weeks only Standing or climbing on the zoo walls is dangerous

PART 2: Read 5 sentences below and choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. Tick () A, B or C on the answer sheet.

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1. Richard hates it when there’s a …………………., as he likes to arrive on time. A. difference

B. moment

C. delay

2. Richard often watches films during the flights, or …………………. to the person next to him. A. says

B. tells

C. talks

3. It’s Sharon’s birthday soon and she has ………………….. her parents for a new racket. A. told

B. asked

C. spoken

4. Sharon’s friend has just started playing tennis and Sharon is helping her to ……………….. . A. copy

B. improve

C. know

5. Joe and his friends often share a pizza, so the meal doesn’t …………………. too much. A. cost

B. spend

C. pay

PART 3: A. Complete the five conversations. Write A, B or C on the answer sheet.

1. Does the shop sell chocolate?

A. Only the expensive kind. B. No, I don’t think you can. C. Yes, I’d like to very much.

2. Do you know Raj?

A. Will he mind? B. I’m sure he doesn’t. C. Not very well.

3. Can you help me with my homework?

A. How do you know about that? B. How long is it going to take? C. How often do you go there?

4. We have to turn left at the next traffic lights.

A. I don’t agree. B. Not very often. C. It’s not much.

5. We’ve just missed the 3 p.m. train.

A. Shall I get it? B. In about an hour. C. Then let’s get the next one.

B. Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Anita say to Ivan? For questions 610, write the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet. Example: Ivan:

Hi Anita. How was your weekend?

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Anita:

…… E……

Ivan: OK, but I had a bit of a problem on Saturday. Anita: (6) ................................. Ivan: In a way. I couldn’t find my keys. Anita: (7) ................................. Ivan: Only to the shops. I needed a birthday present for my mum. Anita: (8) ................................. Ivan: I bought some chocolates from the local shop. Do you think that’ll be OK? Anita: (9) ................................. Ivan: I hope so! I found my car keys this morning. They were in the bathroom. Anita: (10) ................................. Ivan: Yes, so I can drive you home, if you like.

A

She’ll love them.

B

Did you want to go anywhere special?

C

How did they get there?

D

Well, at least you’ve got them now.

E

Great, thanks. What about yours?

F

Did you have trouble with your car again?

G

She’ll help you find them.

H

So did you get her anything in the end?

PART 4: Read the article about Indian films. Are sentences 1-5 “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B)? If there is not enough information to answer “Right” or “Wrong”, choose “Doesn’t say” (C). Tick () A, B or C on the answer sheet. Bollywood “Bollywood”, which is the name of the film industry in Mumbai, India, makes almost 1,000 films a year. Since making its film in 1913, Bollywood has made over 29,000 films. This is a much higher number than the USA and means it is the biggest film industry in the world. Most Indians like watching films better than any other free-time activity and ten million of them go to the cinema every day. Bollywood films tell romantic love stories, and singing and dancing are an important part of every film. Indian films are also enjoyed outside India. Last year, Bollywood made over $500 million by selling its films to other countries. Indian actors make more films each year than American actors in Hollywood, but they are not paid as much. This is why most Bollywood films only cost about $2 million to make. A Hollywood film is never made for under $5 million. Most Bollywood actors are young. They work hard but only for a few years. Amitabh Bachchan, who some people say is India’s greatest actor, is different. He has been the star of more than 140 films during an acting career of almost 40 years.

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1. A lot more films are made in India than in the USA. A. Right

B. Wrong

C. Doesn’t say

2. Going to the cinema is most Indians’ favorite hobby. A. Right

B. Wrong

C. Doesn’t say

3. Bollywood spends a lot of money on advertisements to sell its films. A. Right

B. Wrong

C. Doesn’t say

4. Films are cheaper to make in Hollywood than in Bollywood. A. Right

B. Wrong

C. Doesn’t say

5. Most Bollywood actors work in films until they are quite old. A. Right

B. Wrong

C. Doesn’t say

PART 5: Complete this letter. Write ONE word for each space (1-10). Write the words on the answer sheet.

Hi Monica, I am writing to give you my new address - it’s 24 Clifton Road. We still live in the same city but we have just moved .................. (1) a new house. We are not too .................. (2) from the old house so I can still see a .................. (3) of my friends. And it’s easy to go to the shops .................. (4) bus. The new house is bigger .................. (5) the old one and everyone likes .................. (6). There are three bedrooms - mine is .................. (7) largest. From the window I can just .................. (8) the river. .................. (9) you have time, please come and visit us. Everyone will .................. (10) happy to see you. Love, Jan

B. WRITING: You have to do both, part 1 and 2. Part 1: A new shopping centre has opened in your town, and you are going there on Saturday.

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Write an email to your friend. In your email, you should  invite her to visit the shopping centre with you  explain why you want to go there  suggest a good place to meet. Write about 60 words on your answer sheet. Part 2: Write a short essay about 120 words on the given topic on your answer sheet. Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some of the important characteristics of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to explain why these characteristics are important.

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