Wojskowe Studium Nauczania Języków Obcych

TEST WERYFIKACYJNY

POZIOM 2

I. OGŁOSZENIA

A.Przeczytaj ogłoszenie/komunikat i wybierz miejsce gdzie można je zobaczyć:

You can see this announcement: …..

1. “We apologize for the delay of the 10.45 service from Glasgow”
a. In a museum	b. At the train station	c. In a library

2. „KEEP OFF THE GRASS”
a. in a zoo	b. in a park	c. in a school

3. „PLEASE, WAIT TO BE SEATED”
a. in a restaurant	b. at school	c. in a shop

4. „TICKETS SOLD OUT”
a. in a theatre	b. in a shop	c. in a restaurant

5. „OCCUPIED”
a. in a park	b. in a job agency	c. in a toilet

B. Przeczytaj informację i wybierz odpowiedź, która najlepiej oddaje jej znaczenie.

What does this announcement mean?

6. “Please, keep this entrance clear”
a. keep the door open	b. keep the entrance clean	c. don't block the entrance

7. “Machine out of order. Drinks available at the bar”
a. the machine is not working at the moment	b. There is a drinks-machine at the bar	c. Use this machine when the bar is closed

8. “Two coats cleaned at the price of one”
a. cleaning costs more	b. cleaning now is cheaper	c. cleaning costs are going up

9. “Mrs Bain's class is cancelled today as she is ill.”
a. do not come to the class if you are ill	b. there is an extra class for Mrs Bain's students today	c. there is no class today because the teacher is ill

10. “Fifteen percent off tickets booked today”
a. buy 15 tickets and get one free	b. tickets reserved today are 15% cheaper	c. there are only 15 tickets left

II. GRAMATYKA

Przeczytaj uważnie zdanie i wybierz poprawna odpowiedź.

Read the sentences and choose the correct answer.

Jane…………………………………….always ready to help.
a. are	b. is	c. were

Tom…………………………………….his CV this morning.
a. is write	writing	is writing

13. Sandra, ………………………………the window, please! It's too cold in here.
a. closes	b. will close	c. close

14. Joan enjoys……………………………….in the hills.
to hike	hiking	c. to hiking

15. The family………………….new household equipment last month.
a. bought	b. buyed	c. has bought

16. I can go with you……………………………I need to finish homework first
a. for	b. or	c. but

17. The Jacksons have bought paints and wallpapers. They………………………….. redecorate their house.
a. will	b. are going to	c. will be

18. The cake was ………………………………the one from Harrods
a. as good	b. good as	c. as good as

19. Did you ………………….anything strange at he party yesterday?
a. notice	b. noticed	c. could notice

20. ………………..I help you with that heavy bag?
b. won't	c. shall	d. do

21. You really ……………………eat so much junk-food. It's tasty but very unhealthy!
b. must	c. shouldn't	d. will

22. Betty is really nice, she is…………………….person of all my friends!
b. friendliest	c. the friendlier	d. the friendliest

23. In summer our family……………………..goes abroad.
a. next holiday	c. usually	d. more often

24. The two …………………who escaped from a local prison were both arrested last night.
a. peoples	b. mens	c. men

25. Look at the grapes here! ………………….grapes are much cheaper than those over there.
a. this	b. there	c. these

III.

SŁOWNICTWO

Przeczytaj uważnie zdanie i wybierz słowo które najlepiej uzupełnia zdanie.

Read the sentences and choose the most suitable word.

26. After the meal the customers asked the waiter for the………………….
a. equal	b. bill	c. prescription

27. John and Betty live…………the street. Their houses are on the opposite sides of the street.
a. along	b. across	c. between

28. We were ordered to ……………..the report immediately!
a. pretext	b. prepare	c. prefer

29. Sandra doesn't have many…………..in her purse. She prefers using her credit card.
a. money	b. change	c. notes

30. I ………..the letter to my granddad who forgot his glasses.
a. rid	b. red	c. read

31., The ……………….of our house has holes, When it rains water drips from the ceiling.
a. roof	b. chimney	c. floor

32. We are flying by Lufthansa from Warsaw and our ……………..is London
a. distinction	b. destination	c. accommodation

33. In winter our school was closed because of heavy…………….
a. fridge	b. frost	c. iceberg

34. Michael is a very …………person, almost everybody likes him.
a. friendly	b. likely	c. sympathy

35. Robert is my mother's brother, so he is my……………..
a. cousin	b. uncle	c. nephew

36. “Yes, I am interested in this house; but how much is the monthly …………….?”
a. change	b. rent	c. charge

37. I don't ……………..much money, but it's enough to live comfortably.
a. income	b. salary	c. earn

38. My football team …………….the match on Saturday. I am so happy!
a. won	b. lost	c. scored

39. I f you want a good job in the future, you must go to ………………..
a. primary school	b. secondary school	c. college

40. Let's have some tea. The water is ……………………
a. boiling	b. cooking	c. frying

IV. UZUPEŁNIANIE

W tym zadani są dwa teksty. Przeczytaj uważnie każdy tekst i wybierz słowo które najlepiej uzupełnia lukę. Zanim zaczniesz wybierać słowa przeczytaj uważnie tekst do końca.

There are to texts in this task. Read the test and choose the best answer. Remember to read the whole text before choosing your answers.

TEXT 1

1. CLIFF THREAT At Armchair Rock, Devon, a girl aged 14 was in hospital last night after jumping 30ft (41)……………a cliff onto rocks in a tomb-stoning act. She suffered spine injuries (42) ………………. broken legs. There (43)……………… a number of other similar (44) ………………… incidents at the same place before. Earlier this month Richard Dell, a father of two, died while leaping from on high into water. A coast guard spokesman said: “Anyone jumping into waters they do not (45)…………………..the nature of, always risk injury or death.”
41. a. to	b. over	c. from
42. a. of	b. but	c. and
43. a. are	b. was	c.. were
44. a. dangerous	b. danger	c. endangered
45. a. knowing	b. know	c. knew

TEXT 2

2. TODDLER'S HEART A toddler (46)……………needs a new heart was Britain's no.1 priority for a donor last night. Fatally ill Sandra Bills is (47)……………… for life but (48) …………………parents and doctors fear that time is running out. At present Sandra, 18 months, is being kept alive by a 100 000 pound artificial heart at Freeman hospital (49) ………………..Newcastle. She was born with a heart condition which prevents blood flowing. An appeal which could help her get a new heart was shown on TV all over Europe (50)…………………..time is now crucial and every more day of waiting more puts the baby's life in danger.
1. a. which	b. who	c. than
2. a. fight	b. fights	c.. fighting
3. a. his	b. her	c. its
4. a. between	b. near	c. over
5. a. opposite	b. because	c. although

V. CZYTANIE

Przeczytaj uważnie tekst i odpowiedz na pytanie/pytania:

Read the text and answer the question/questions:

51

A store worker in Virginia won $2.7m in damages after she injured her back opening a jar in 1997. Cheryl Vandervender claimed she was treated badly by her employers over a long period and was forced to lift heavy objects even after it was clear it was causing her medical problems. But a state Supreme Court judge called the reward an “outrageous sum” and had it reduced by half a million.
51. A worker in Virginia
a. was given $2.7m for her injuries.	b. was forced to work long hours.	c. was given $2.2m for her injuries.

52

A boy of nine died in a lake after losing a fishing float worth a few pence. Owen Day, who was angling with brother Callum, 11, and pal Brandon Allock, 13, is believed to have gone for a new float. Instead of walking back round the 10ft deep water, he swam across and got into trouble. Callum tried to save him and had to be helped out by Brandon. Owen's parents were said to be “in pieces”.
52. From the text we learn that
a. Owen slipped and fell into the water.	b. Owen went missing.	c. Owen's brother was saved by their friend.

53

*The world's largest available natural pearl, called Arco Valley, will be auctioned today in Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace and on the Internet, where it is hoped to raise up to $2m. The 575 carat pearl from the 12^th century Mongolia is nearly 8 cm wide and has been owned by Chinese emperors, Persian kings, Genghis Khan's grandson and Marco Polo.
53. From the text we learn that
a. the auction will take place on the Internet only.	b. e Emir of Dubai wants to buy the pearl.	c. the pearl belonged to some famous historical figures.

54

Older computer users rely on email more than youngsters, a survey revealed yesterday. Nearly half of 35 to 44-year-old say it is vital to them - compared with 41 per cent of teenagers. Software firm Nasstar, which carried out the poll, said it showed not all technology was monopolized by youngsters. Boss Charles Black said: “While teenagers are passionate about texting, older folk rely on email.”
54. From the text we learn that
a. teenagers prefer emails.	b. middle-aged people prefer emails.	c. both teenagers and middle-aged people prefer e-mails.

55

Brave Bret Sims tacked a knife-wielding store robber by using a shopping basket. Bret,30, was in his local supermarket when he saw hooded thief Kirsty Lacey holding a blade to a shop-assistant's throat. He ran towards them, using the basket, for protection. Lacey, 27, lunged at Bret with the knife, narrowly missing him. He then wrestled her to the ground despite being kneed in the groin. Bret restrained her until police arrived. Lacey, of Norwich, admitted robbery at the city's crown court and will be sentenced next month.
55. The store robber
a. used a knife to threaten the shop-assistant.	b. hit Bret with a basket.	c. will be set free next month.

56.

In Wales Gardener Bryan Harris was shocked to discover an 18ins iguana sitting on his garden hedge. He alerted RSPCA inspectors who believe the green lizard was a pet dumped by its owner when it got too big. Bryan, 64, found the reptile - which can grow to about 5 ft - in Mumbles, near Swansea. An RSPCA inspector said: “ An iguana outdoors couldn't survive in our cold climate around October or November when the temperatures drop.”
56. From the text we learn that:
a. the iguana's owner threw it out.	b. the iguana was 5 ft long.	c. the iguana could live without any help.

57

In Mogadishu, Somali, a bomb exploded near the mayor's convoy, killing at least two civilians. The mayor -Mohammed Dhreere - was not hurt but several people were wounded and taken to hospital. His bodyguards shot dead a suspect seen nearby.
57. From the text we learn that
a. the mayor was wounded by the attacker.	b. the bomber killed himself.	c. the mayor's bodyguard killed the probable attacker.

58

One of the world's biggest private yachts ran aground neat the Cannes Film Festival yesterday. A fuel leak from the Lady Moura, which belongs to the Saudi billionaire Nasser al-Rachid, caused two beaches to be closed.
53. From the text we learn that
a. a fuel leak caused the crash.	b. a Saudi billionaire rents the yacht.	c. the yacht crashed against the beach near Cannes.

59

A teenager who died of a stab wound shortly after admitting himself to a South London hospital has been named as Dwaine Douglas, 18. Police are treating the death as murder. A 16-year-old boy, who was also admitted with minor wounds, and two other youths aged 16 and 19 were arrested and released on bail.
59. From the text we learn that
a. Dwaine Douglas came to hospital himself.	b. the police brought Dwaine to hospital.	c. two other youths brought Dwaine to hospital.

60.

In Brampton a grieving man saved two anglers from drowning-on the day that his mother died. Ex-soldier Ian McNobb, 41, and his pal jumped into a lake to rescue the pair after their boat capsized. He was at the lake with his friend to think about his mum Hilda who died hours earlier after a stroke. The two anglers nearly drowned but recovered after treatment. Ian said: “I lost one life but saved two.”
Ian saved the anglers:
a. whose boat overturned	b. after the funeral	c. when he was off-duty

ODPOWIEDZI

TEST WERYFIKACYJNY

POZIOM 2 A

2. B

3. B

4. A

5. A

6. C

7. C

8. A

9. B

10. C

11. B

12. B

13. C

14. C

15. B

16. A

17. C

18. B

19. C

20. A

21. B

22. C

23. C

24. B

25. C

26. C

27. B

28. B

29. B

30. C

31. C

32. A

33. B

34. B

35. A

36. B

37. B

38. C

39. A

40. C

41. A

42. C

43. C

44. A

45. B

46. B

47. B

48. C

49. B

50. B

51. A

52. C

53. C

54. C

55. B

56. A

57. C

58. A

59. C

60. A

61. A

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