MOCK EXAM 4 BASIC ENGLISH 2 PART 1 Read the text. For questions 1−6 choose the correct answer a, b, or c. 0 is the example. Watch what you wear There is now more freedom than ever in today’s world to wear whatever you want, wherever you want. Many young people don’t have to wear a uniform to school, so you can see everything in the classroom from ripped jeans, badly-fitting T-shirts to designer tracksuits and trainers. However, it’s not only teenagers who are taking advantage of this freedom. According to public relations supervisor Andrea Roth, adults are not dressing as well at work or for job interviews as in the past. Although many companies are happy to accept a more liberal attitude to clothes at work, Ms. Roth suggests that some employees still make the mistake of interpreting casual as careless. So what should we wear to an interview? Even if the company image gives the impression of being relaxed and informal, it’s better to over-dress a little bit than to arrive in very casual clothes. Andrea Roth believes that most employers still want an interviewee to arrive in a suit because they expect the person to look smart, mature, and business-like. If a candidate for a job dresses in a less formal way, the interviewer might question whether the person really wants to get the job or not. And what about everyday clothes in the office? There are no strict universal rules for a dress code at work but it’s always a good idea to find out about any official guidelines or rules in your company handbook. ‘I think it’s a good idea to make an effort, the same as you would do with your actual work’, says Andrea Roth. ‘If a man or woman wears jeans to work, they should match them with a smart jacket, classic T-shirt and a good pair of shoes. Many people become lazy after working in the same place for a few years but don’t forget your appearance is a constant factor in how others understand your professional attitude at work’, she adds. 0 Students who don’t wear school uniform … ( example) a normally wear the same type of clothes. b wear a variety of clothes. c only wear designer clothes.

1 According to Andrea Roth some adults … a are dressing better than in the past. b have a liberal attitude to work. c don’t dress correctly for interviews. 2 She says … a employees are too careless at work. b some companies now have a relaxed attitude to clothes at work. c employees should all wear formal clothes to work. 3 She thinks … a it’s not a good idea to over-dress for an interview. b employers like interviewees to look well-dressed. c people who wear a suit usually get a job. 4 Some interviewers think … a casual clothes are OK in an interview. b mature candidates are more business-like. c the candidate might not want the job if they dress informally. 5 Andrea believes … a it’s a good idea to know if your company has a dress code. b there should be universal rules for what to wear. c employees never read the company handbook. 6 She says … a people who wear jeans to work are lazy. b women shouldn’t wear jeans to work. c people should combine casual clothes with smarter clothes.

PART 2- MIXED TENSE ACTIVITY .Fill in the gaps with the correct verb tense of the verbs in brackets. Number 1 is the example. It was a stormy night just before Christmas. The road 1. was (BE) empty and there were no street lamps, so it was very dark. She was driving home , when suddenly she 2............................(NOTICE)

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ran to the front of the door. The man in the other car shouted "Wait ! I

8............................ (TRY) to warn you. When you 9. ........................... (STOP) your car on the motorway someone 10. ...........................(GET) into the back of your car" . The woman looked around and saw a dark figure running away down the road. PART 3. Read the information about national parks in the USA and match the sentences A−G with paragraphs 1−5. There are two sentences you don’t need to use.

A There is a lot of water and different animals. B There is a trip which tells you about all the animals, trees, and plants. C The main attraction is a big volcano. D The accommodation is very basic. E There is an expensive tour but it includes a lot of things. F It costs less if you buy your tickets before you visit. G It’s very popular so you can’t escape all the tourists.

1. Shasta-Trinity National Forest California US President Teddy Roosevelt set up this beautiful two million acre national park in 1907 to protect the countryside. The Volcanic Mont Shasta is the dominant feature of the park and it’s the second highest volcano in the USA. If you want to stay in a cheap place then the Hirz Mountain Lookout is perfect at $35 a night, but there’s no running water or electricity!

2. Canyonlands, Utah This is the best place for mountain bikers and cyclists in general. It’s the largest and wildest national park in Utah and you can explore the mountains, red-rock canyons, and deserts. If you like adventure, join the six-day, 138-mile biking trip and stay at hostels and campsites along the way. This tour is organised by Escape Adventures. 3. Boundary Waters Canoe Area, Minnesota This wonderful park is one of the best places in the world to go canoeing with 1,500 miles of canoe routes and hundreds of crystal clear lakes. The wildlife is interesting too, with moose, bears, and beavers all living close by. You can camp in the park but you need to get a permit first. A seven day trip costs about $530 per person with equipment and food. 4. Grand Canyon, Arizona Get a new perspective on one of the most famous national parks in the world by doing an eight day rafting trip along the Colorado River. You’ll be amazed by the multicoloured canyon walls and may even see a golden eagle. This trip isn’t cheap and costs $1,350 but includes a transfer from Las Vegas, a rafting guide, all camping equipment, and meals. Camp along the river and escape from everything! 5. Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina This is the most visited park in the USA but you can easily get away from the crowds of tourists in the back country where there are 850 miles of walking routes. There is an incredible variety of flora and fauna with over 125 different species of trees and approximately 1,500 bears. You can do an all-day hike with the Smoky Mountain Field School and find out more about the natural environment of this magnificent area

PART 4-MULTIPLE CHOICE CLOZE. Read the following text and then decide which of the words ( A, B, C or D) bests fits each gap. The activity begins with an example(0). Family Helpline

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