ExitTest Spotlight 10

EXIT TEST

VARIANT А

A Choose the correct answer

1 The Portobello Festival differs from festivals in Cannes and Venice as it

1) is not so fashionable and well-known.

2) does not attract celebrities.

3) is running its second season only.

2 The festival was initially founded to

1) help different filmmakers earn money.

2) let independent filmmakers demonstrate their work.

3) advertise video equipment but not to show films.

3 According to the festival’s director they made the festival free because

1) sponsors and funds provide good financial support.

2) they get enough money for placing advertisements.

3) there are no expensive prizes and launch parties.

4 One characteristic feature of the Portobello Festival is that

1) student films are shown together with professionals’ works.

2) 700 films are shown each festival season.

3) only short films are chosen for the festival annually.

5 The festival’s director believes that their films are

1) worthy to be shown on TV.

2) of better quality than TV films.

3) the world’s top hits.

6 The famous filmmaker whose first film was shown at the festival is

1) John Malkovich.

2) Jonathan Barnett.

3) Guy Ritchie.

7 Speaking about future plans, the festival’s director

1) sounds optimistic about the festival extension.

2) thinks the festival will be united with Glastonbury or Edinburgh events.

3) believes the festival should turn to other arts mostly.

B Match the headings to the texts

A. Belgium has always had a lot more than the faceless administrative buildings that you can see in the outskirts of its capital, Brussels. A number of beautiful historic cities and Brussels itself offer impressive architecture, lively nightlife, first-rate restaurants and numerous other attractions for visitors. Today, the old-fashioned idea of ‘boring Belgium’ has been well and truly forgotten, as more and more people discover its very individual charms for themselves.

B. Nature in Belgium is varied. The rivers and hills of the Ardennes in the southeast contrast sharply with the rolling plains which make up much of the northern and western countryside. The most notable features are the great forest near the frontier with Germany and Luxembourg and the wide, sandy beaches of the northern coast.

C. It is easy both to enter and to travel around pocket- sized Belgium which is divided into the Dutchspeaking north and the French-speaking south. Officially the Belgians speak Dutch, French and German. Dutch is slightly more widely spoken than French, and German is spoken the least. The Belgians, living in the north, will often prefer to answer visitors in English rather than French, even if the visitor’s French is good.

D. Belgium has a wide range of hotels from 5-star luxury to small family pensions and inns. In some regions of the country, farm holidays are available. There visitors can (for a small cost) participate in the daily work of the farm. There are plenty of opportunities to rent furnished villas, flats, rooms, or bungalows for a holiday period. These holiday houses and flats are comfortable and well-equipped.

E. The Belgian style of cooking is similar to French, based on meat and seafood. Each region in Belgium has its own special dish. Butter, cream, beer and wine are generously used in cooking. The Belgians are keen on their food, and the country is very well supplied with excellent restaurants to suit all budgets. The perfect evening out here involves a delicious meal, and the restaurants and cafes are busy at all times of the week.

F. As well as being one of the best cities in the world for eating out (both for its high quality and range), Brussels has a very active and varied nightlife. It has 10 theatres which produce plays in both Dutch and French. There are also dozens of cinemas, numerous discos and many night-time cafes in Brussels. Elsewhere, the nightlife choices depend on the size of the town, but there is no shortage of fun to be had in any of the major cities.

C Choose the correct answer

1 Chris ___ chocolate when he is nervous.

A had eaten B eated C eats

2 Paul ___ this week; he’s on holiday leave.

A isn’t working B hadn’t worked C work

3 What is Anna cooking? She ___ in the kitchen for hours!

A been B has been C is

4 Do you ___ clean the house every day or every week?

A must B have to C should

5 Jessica ___ in the sun for hours and her skin was starting to go red.

A had been lying B had lain C lied

6 Edna ___ her favourite soap opera at 6:00 pm yesterday.

A was watching B watched C is watching

7 The mystery of the moving stones in Death Valley ___ yet.

A hasn’t been discovered B won’t be discovered C isn’t discovered

8 Peter was ice skating when he slipped and ___ his arm.

A was breaking B broken C broke

9 I ___ go to Paris next week because there is a very big exhibition there.

A may B ought to C mustn’t

10 The details for the trip to the Cryptozoology Museum ___ right now.

A are being discussed B were discussed C were being discussed

D Choose the correct preposition

1 It’s easy for tourists to get around/on the city by train.

2 Tom gets on with/by his sister.

3 I must get by/off or I’ll miss my bus.

4 You should give away/ back this book to Diana, it’s hers.

5 This potato is giving off/up a terrible smell.

E Derive the words in the brackets

1 I like movies about ___ (heroes).

2 She is good and singing, but the teacher ___ (estimate) her.

3 I made a lot of mistakes, I have to ___ (write) my essay.

4 Before you leave the house ___ (sure) you’ve switched off the light.

5 Managers need to ___ (tight) the security system.

EXIT TEST

VARIANT B

A Choose the correct answer

1 The Portobello Festival differs from festivals in Cannes and Venice as it

1) is running its second season only.

2) does not attract celebrities.

3) is not so fashionable and well-known.

2 The festival was initially founded to

1) help different filmmakers earn money.

2) advertise video equipment but not to show films.

3) let independent filmmakers demonstrate their work.

3 According to the festival’s director they made the festival free because

1) they get enough money for placing advertisements.

2) sponsors and funds provide good financial support.

3) there are no expensive prizes and launch parties.

4 One characteristic feature of the Portobello Festival is that

1) 700 films are shown each festival season.

2) student films are shown together with professionals’ works.

3) only short films are chosen for the festival annually.

5 The festival’s director believes that their films are

1) of better quality than TV films.

2) worthy to be shown on TV.

3) the world’s top hits.

6 The famous filmmaker whose first film was shown at the festival is

1) John Malkovich.

2) Guy Ritchie.

3) Jonathan Barnett.

7 Speaking about future plans, the festival’s director

1) thinks the festival will be united with Glastonbury or Edinburgh events.

2) sounds optimistic about the festival extension.

3) believes the festival should turn to other arts mostly

B Match the headings to the texts

A. Nature in Belgium is varied. The rivers and hills of the Ardennes in the southeast contrast sharply with the rolling plains which make up much of the northern and western countryside. The most notable features are the great forest near the frontier with Germany and Luxembourg and the wide, sandy beaches of the northern coast.

B. Belgium has always had a lot more than the faceless administrative buildings that you can see in the outskirts of its capital, Brussels. A number of beautiful historic cities and Brussels itself offer impressive architecture, lively nightlife, first-rate restaurants and numerous other attractions for visitors. Today, the old-fashioned idea of ‘boring Belgium’ has been well and truly forgotten, as more and more people discover its very individual charms for themselves.

C. It is easy both to enter and to travel around pocket- sized Belgium which is divided into the Dutchspeaking north and the French-speaking south. Officially the Belgians speak Dutch, French and German. Dutch is slightly more widely spoken than French, and German is spoken the least. The Belgians, living in the north, will often prefer to answer visitors in English rather than French, even if the visitor’s French is good.

D. Belgium has a wide range of hotels from 5-star luxury to small family pensions and inns. In some regions of the country, farm holidays are available. There visitors can (for a small cost) participate in the daily work of the farm. There are plenty of opportunities to rent furnished villas, flats, rooms, or bungalows for a holiday period. These holiday houses and flats are comfortable and well-equipped.

E. As well as being one of the best cities in the world for eating out (both for its high quality and range), Brussels has a very active and varied nightlife. It has 10 theatres which produce plays in both Dutch and French. There are also dozens of cinemas, numerous discos and many night-time cafes in Brussels. Elsewhere, the nightlife choices depend on the size of the town, but there is no shortage of fun to be had in any of the major cities.

F. The Belgian style of cooking is similar to French, based on meat and seafood. Each region in Belgium has its own special dish. Butter, cream, beer and wine are generously used in cooking. The Belgians are keen on their food, and the country is very well supplied with excellent restaurants to suit all budgets. The perfect evening out here involves a delicious meal, and the restaurants and cafes are busy at all times of the week.

C Choose the correct answer

1 A terrible explosion ___ last Monday at noon causing a lot of damage.

A will happen B is happening C happened

2 Paul ___ in Amsterdam for just two days, so he hasn’t done much sightseeing yet.

A has been B was C was being

3 Gabriel ___ the 8 o’clock news every evening.

A watch B watches C is watching

4 Experts ___ in later today to assess the extent of the damage.

A are flying B flew C fly

5 You ___ have been really angry when your boss tried to embarrass you in front of your co-workers.

A can’t B ought to C must

6 John ___ a beard and looked really different.

A will grow B grows C had grown

7 The film is about a scientist who believes that in the future, Earth ___ by aliens.

A was taken B will be taken C has been taken

Her phone ___ for a few minutes before she finally answered it.

8 A are ringing B had been ringing C rings

___ you come over for dinner on Friday night? I really want to hang out with you, so I hope you can come.

A can’t B can C may

9 James was waiting patiently while his takeaway meal ___.

A was being prepared B is being prepared C has been prepared

10 The details for the trip to the Cryptozoology Museum ___ right now.

A are being discussed B were discussed C were being discussed

D Choose the correct preposition

1 We have to give up/away all these books, we don’t need them anymore.

2 Did she give up/off smoking?

3 Turn the radio up/over, I like this song.

4 He was waiting for her, but she didn’t turn down/on.

5 More and more people prefer bringing their children up/back in the countryside.

E Derive the words in the brackets

1 I made a lot of mistakes, I have to ___ (write) my essay.

2 Before you leave the house ___ (sure) you’ve switched off the light.

3 Managers need to ___ (tight) the security system.

4 All the information is ___ (computer) nowadays.

5 Motivation ___ (able) students to study harder.