Use of English Level 1 Name: ................................................. Mark: .........

Vocabulary and Grammar (50 points)

1 Choose the correct answer. (5 points)
1. A ball has got a round beat / pattern / shape.
2. Please talk louder – I can’t hear you when you whisper / yell / stare.
3. New coins are temporary / shiny / colourful.
4. My hand is bleeding because my cat just scratched / tickled / experienced me.
5. Jane’s new haircut has really improved her flavour / appearance / display.
6. The prayers / parades / fireworks lit up the sky during the New Year celebrations.
7. My family has strong beliefs / ways of life / atmospheres about keeping their religious traditions.
8. Brad is so meaningful / fluent / smooth in Spanish that people think he grew up in Spain.
9. The English club was started by British expats / lifestyles / foreign languages who live in Spain.
10. Reading about different cultures helps me to adapt / have in common / expand my horizons.

2 Match the definitions in A to the words in B. (4 points)

A B
1. the tempo of music ..... a. daily life
2. very beautiful ..... b. rough
3. opposite of loud ..... c. beat
4. everyday routine ..... d. scent
5. a design of lines, shapes and colours ..... e. gorgeous
6. a pleasant smell ..... f. pattern
7. making you feel worried ..... g. soft
8. opposite of smooth ..... h. stressful

3 Complete the mini-dialogues with the words below. (5 points)

parade ■ held ■ lonely ■ join the crowds ■ stink ■ take advantage of
backgrounds ■ get to know ■ have in common ■ rotten
1. A: Those eggs smell terrible. I think they’re ............................................... .
B: You’re right. They really ............................................... .
2. A: What do you and Tom ............................................... ?
B: Well, we both grew up on a farm, so our ............................................... are similar.
3. A: Is the Kaleidoscope Arts Festival ............................................... in your city every year?
B: Yes! It’s great. I always ............................................... all the wonderful activities.
4. A: Did you feel ............................................... when you first moved here from Denmark?
B: Yes, I did. It wasn’t easy to ............................................... people and make new friends.
5. A: The Independence Day ............................................... is starting soon in the centre of town.
B: Let’s go! It’ll be fun to ............................................... and be part of the celebrations.

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4 Complete the words in the sentences. (6 points)

1. Sorry to interrupt! I wasn’t a ..... a ..... ..... that you were having a meeting.
2. There’s a very relaxed a ..... m ..... ..... p h ..... r ..... in this beach hotel.
3. It helps to know a f ..... r ..... i g ..... l ..... ..... g u ..... g ..... when you travel abroad.
4. Kevin is looking for a t ..... m p ..... r a ..... y job before he starts university.
5. Jean says she’s much too young to get married and s ..... tt ..... ..... d ..... ..... n.
6. Please don’t st ..... ..... e at me like that! You’re making me nervous.
7. It’s important for students to be r ..... ..... p ..... c ..... f ..... l to their teachers.
8. The art students created a wonderful d ..... s ..... l ..... y of their paintings.
9. A healthy l ..... f ..... s ..... y ..... e includes regular exercise and plenty of fresh vegetables.
10. Thousands of refugees crossed the b ..... r ..... ..... r to escape the war in their country.
11. It’s not ..... pp ..... o ..... r ..... a ..... e to wear sleeveless clothes in some temples.
12. That photograph is m ..... ..... n ..... n ..... f ..... l to me because it reminds me of my childhood.

5 Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun to form defining relative clauses. (4 points)
1. Yang Li has never been back to the town ............................................... she was born.
2. Neuroscientists are scientists ............................................... study the brain.
3. I don’t like films ............................................... show a lot of violence.
4. My older brother helps me on days ............................................... I have difficulty with my homework.
5. A safari is an animal park ............................................... objective is to protect wild animals.
6. There’s a student ............................................... comes from Greece in my class.
7. There are a lot of things ............................................... science can’t explain.
8. Jake likes to go to clubs ............................................... they play jazz music.

6 Choose the correct answer. (4 points)

1. I think I saw anyone / somewhere / someone outside the window.
2. Does Matt know something / anything / nothing about graphic design?
3. Jessica is still looking for nowhere / anywhere / somewhere to stay in London.
4. Eric tried to speak, but something / anything / nothing came out.
5. I can’t find my wallet nowhere / anywhere / somewhere.
6. Claire has already bought something / anything / nothing for Billy’s birthday.
7. I’ve never met someone / no one / anyone from Uruguay.
8. I tried to call the school, but no one / someone / anyone answered the phone.

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7 Combine the sentences with the relative pronouns in brackets to write non-defining relative clauses. Make any
necessary changes. (8 points)
1. My favourite teacher lives in Manchester. He teaches French. (who)
........................................................................................................................................................................
2. My sister is on holiday in Australia. I’m looking after her dog. (whose)
........................................................................................................................................................................
3. My bike is falling apart. I’ve had it for only half a year. (which)
........................................................................................................................................................................
4. The Centreville Botanical Garden is temporarily closed. We used to go there at weekends. (where)
........................................................................................................................................................................
5. Josh lives in this neighbourhood. We met him at the supermarket yesterday. (who)
........................................................................................................................................................................
6. These shoes cost £30. I bought them last month. (which)
........................................................................................................................................................................
7. Carnival is celebrated in February. It’s very hot in the Southern Hemisphere then. (when)
........................................................................................................................................................................
8. My brother’s birthday was last week. He’s 18 years old. (whose)
........................................................................................................................................................................

8 Correct the mistake in bold. (4 points)

1. This ring, who cost £5,000, was a wedding gift. ...............................................
2. My parents took me anywhere special for my birthday. ...............................................
3. Our neighbours, who’s son is in my class, sold their house last week. ...............................................
4. Autumn, where temperatures are lower, is my favourite season. ...............................................
5. They’re renovating a house who is 300 years old. ...............................................
6. The lesson starts soon. I wonder why someone has arrived yet. ...............................................
7. Van Gogh, which was a very famous painter, was born in the Netherlands. ...............................................
8. This is the hospital when I was born. ...............................................

9 Choose the correct answers to complete the text. (10 points)

Learning a new language is like entering a strange world we know 1. ..... about. We call 2. ..... who
can speak several languages a polyglot, a word 3. ..... meaning comes from the Greek words for
“many” and “tongues”. Polyglots have existed for centuries, and their ability to communicate in
several languages fascinates us, since they lived in times 4. ..... travelling was 5. ..... most people
couldn’t do. One example is Ancient Egypt, 6. ..... the famous ruler Cleopatra was a polyglot. 7. .....
knows exactly how many languages Cleopatra knew, but it is known that she spoke at least
nine. In modern times, celebrities like Natalie Portman and Shakira, 8. ..... both speak several
languages, have also impressed us with their language skills. Nowadays, it is not unusual to find
countries 9. ..... have got more than one official language. For example, in Luxembourg, 10. ..... has
got three official languages, most citizens speak all three languages fluently. Polyglots are
certainly inspiring!
1. a. something b. nothing c. anything
2. a. someone b. somewhere c. something
3. a. who b. whose c. which
4. a. which b. where c. when
5. a. something b. anything c. nothing
6. a. which b. where c. that
7. a. Someone b. Anyone c. No one
8. a. that b. which c. who
9. a. who b. that c. whose

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10. a. which b. that c. where

Written Comprehension (20 points)

understand essential information • understand relevant details

1 Read the advice column for parents. Then tick (✓) the sentences T (true), F (false) or
DS (doesn’t say). Correct the false sentences. (10 points)

Dear Dr How,
My partner and I are expats in Spain, where we have lived for the past
year. We are thinking of raising our daughter, who is three years old, in
two languages. I’m a native English speaker and my partner is fluent in
Spanish. We speak to her in both languages, but I’ve heard that this can
be very confusing for a child. Do you think it will be stressful for her?
John

Dear John,
Recently, many parents have contacted me with the exact same question –
and the answer is no. Little children are perfectly capable of learning to
speak and read more than one language at the same time. It’s never too
early to begin learning a foreign language. There is no evidence for the
belief that learning two languages at the same time will hurt them. In fact,
several academic studies have confirmed that the opposite is true:
Bilingual children grow up to be not only more creative but also smarter
than children who speak only one language.
Will your child mix up both languages in the process of acquiring two
languages? Yes. Will your child make mistakes while learning to read and
write in two languages? Yes. But so will monolingual kids, those who
speak only one language. Sometimes mistakes are caused by the
influence of the second language, but bilingual children quickly learn to
correct their errors.
It’s very common for expats to think their children should learn the local
language first as the family settle down and adapt to the new culture and
lifestyle. But while it’s true that getting to know a new language will
expand the children’s horizons and have a positive impact on their future
academic achievements, it is just as important to keep up the first
language.
The advantages of bilingualism are well known. Compared to
monolinguals, bilingual children have demonstrated improved reading,
writing and maths skills. In addition, they generally score higher on
standardised tests. Recent studies have also shown that bilingualism
improves memory, concentration and the ability to multitask, as well as
protecting the brain against diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s.
But here’s a professional tip: Make sure your bilingual interactions are fun.
Your daughter will learn faster if she has meaningful experiences and
positive feelings about both languages.
Good luck!

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T F DS
1. John wants to know how to teach his daughter a foreign language.. ..... ..... .....
........................................................................................................................................................
2. Young children can’t learn two languages at the same time. ..... ..... .....
........................................................................................................................................................
3. Bilingual children sometimes make mistakes because of the second language. ..... ..... .....
........................................................................................................................................................
4. Learning the local language is easier for younger children. ..... ..... .....
........................................................................................................................................................
5. Bilingualism improves brain health and function. ..... ..... .....
........................................................................................................................................................

2 Complete the sentences according to the text. (10 points)

1. There is no scientific proof that bilingualism ................................................................................ .
2. Both bilingual and monolingual kids make mistakes while ..................................................... .
3. While children are learning the local language, parents should continue
..................................................................................................................................................................... .
4. Bilingual children have better ........................................................ than monolingual children.
5. If kids have positive feelings about both languages, they ....................................................... .

Written Production (10 points)

Option 1: A Review
present main points in an organised manner • give information

Write a review of a cultural event, such as a festival,

parade or concert. It can be real or imaginary.
Include the following:
a. when it happened
b. who you were with
c. where it was
d. what you liked or didn’t like about it
e. whether or not you recommend it

Option 2: A Blog Post

describe experiences • give information

Write a blog post describing one of your family’s

favourite customs or traditions. Include the following:
• what you do
• when you do it
• why it’s meaningful
• why you enjoy it

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Oral Comprehension (10 points)

1
05

understand essential information • understand relevant details

1 Listen to a podcast about an organisation.

Tick (✓) the things the speaker mentions.
(5 points)
..... 1. the name of the organisation she works for
..... 2. when the organisation was started
..... 3. how many members the organisation has
..... 4. how many countries the organisation works in
..... 5. which countries the organisation works in
..... 6. who the organisation helps
..... 7. why she chose to work for this organisation
..... 8. why the job can be stressful

2 Listen again and tick (✓) the sentences T (true) or

F (false). (5 points)

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T F
Doctors Without Borders work mainly in Europe.
..... .....
The doctors choose in which countries they ..... .....
prefer to work.
Penny’s background prepared her for ..... .....
this job.
The areas she works in are usually safe. ..... .....
The work is challenging, but Penny ..... .....
loves it.

Oral Production (10 points)

extend an invitation • make suggestions

Student A
Student B
1 Invite your partner to join you at the event below.
Accept his / her alternative suggestion and finalise 1 Give a reason for refusing your partner’s invitation
plans. and suggest an alternative plan.
Event Alternative suggestion Event Alternative suggestion

What: What:
World Music Festival World Music Festival

Where: King’s Park Where: King’s Park

When: Friday, 9.00 pm When: Friday, 9.00 pm

Transport: train Transport: train

When and where to When and where to
meet: South Street meet: South Street
Station, 8.00 pm Station, 8.00 pm

2 Give a reason for refusing your partner’s invitation 2 Invite your partner to join you at the event below.
and suggest an alternative plan. Accept his / her alternative suggestion and finalise
plans.
Event Alternative suggestion
Event Alternative suggestion
What: Thai cooking class
What: Thai cooking class
Where: Thai Cultural
Centre Where: Thai Cultural
Centre
When: Saturday, 11.00
am When: Saturday, 11.00
am
Transport: bus
Transport: bus
When and where to
meet: Thai Cultural When and where to
Centre, 10.45 am meet: Thai Cultural
Centre, 10.45 am

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