Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34. One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunities for on-the-job training and work experience. Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical elements. You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation. The rest of the time will be spent at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example by learning to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates and find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your training. This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job: by the time you have completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have hands-on experience in your job. There are around 350 officially recognized training programmes in Germany, so chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find out which one that might be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs which are organised in many German cities at different times in the year. Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans: around two thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme. The word “hands-on” in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to .

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word whose underlined part differs from the other three in pronunciation in each of the following questions.

A.

A. how

B.

B. town

C.

C. slow

D.

D. power

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word that differs from the other three in the position of primary stress in each of the following questions.

A.

A. successful

B.

B. arrangement

C.

C. attractive

D.

D. humorous

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions. Was it really necessary that I there watching you the entire time you were rehearsing for the play? It was really boring watching you repeat the scenes over and over again.

A.

A. am sitting

B.

B. being sitting

C.

C. sitting

D.

D. be sitting

Switching to eco light bulb is one way to protect the environment.

A.

A. energy-wasting

B.

B. energy-lacking

C.

C. energy-saving

D.

D. energy-expending

I went to a restaurant last night. I was the ten thousandth customer, so my dinner was on the .

A.

A. holiday

B.

B. house

C.

C. free

D.

D. decrease

There has been little rain in this region for several months, ?

A.

A. has there

B.

B. hasn’t there

C.

C. has it

D.

D. hasn’t it

It was not until the end of the nineteenth century .

A.

A. did plant breeding become a scientific discipline

B.

B. that plant breeding became a scientific discipline

C.

C. that a scientific discipline was plant breeding

D.

D. did a scientific discipline become plant breeding

“Did you have nice holiday?” - “Yes, it was best holiday I have ever had.”

A.

A. the – the

B.

B. the – a

C.

C. a – the

D.

D. a – a

I am so tired that I can’t what you are saying.

A.

A. take in

B.

B. give up

C.

C. carry out

D.

D. insist on

Snow is made more magical when with fairytale villages, charming cottages, and hallmark movie-ready downtowns.

A.

A. pairing

B.

B. paired

C.

C. is paired

D.

D. is pairing

When a European, we should stick to the last name unless he suggests that we use his first name.

A.

A. addressing

B.

B. speaking

C.

C. discussing

D.

D. talking

I educational courses for business and professional men and women in New York since I moved there.

A.

A. conducted

B.

B. am conducting

C.

C. will conduct

D.

D. have been conducting

If they hadn’t raised our awareness of the disease, we of it as seasonal flu.

A.

A. would probably think

B.

B. would have probably thought

C.

C. will probably think

D.

D. will probably be thinking

I’m sure you’ll have no the exam. difficulties to pass

A.

A. difficulties to pass

B.

B. difficulty to pass

C.

C. difficulties of passing

D.

D. difficulty passing

Of the two bridesmaids, Lisa turned out to be .

A.

A. more charming

B.

B. the least charming

C.

C. the more charming

D.

D. the most charming

they do not have much experience, their applications have been approved. Although

A.

A. Although

B.

B. Because

C.

C. So that

D.

D. As soon as

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Polish artist Pawel Kuzinsky created satirical paintings filled with thought-provoking messages about the world.

A.

A. provocative

B.

B. inspirational

C.

C. universal

D.

D. controversial

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions.Early poverty has taught Sam to stand on his own feet.

A.

A. resort to burglary

B.

B. be a good farmer

C.

C. be dependent on others

D.

D. be independent

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. Pure water of often a fairly rare commodity that requires significant energy to produce.

A.

A. Contaminated

B.

B. Clean

C.

C. Unadulterated

D.

D. Flawless

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions. In cities, two of the most pressing problems facing the world today also come together: poverty and environmental degradation.

A.

A. destruction

B.

B. poisoning

C.

C. pollution.

D.

D. progression

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the most suitable response for each of the following exchanges. Tim and Peter are talking about the conference which was taken place yesterday. Tim: “Didn’t you go to the conference?” Peter: “ .”

A.

A. Don’t worry. I’ll go there

B.

B. I did, but I didn’t stay long

C.

C. That sounds nice, but I can’t

D.

D. No, I went there with my friends

Two friends Jane and Thomas are talking about their final term test. Jane: “I’ve been half ready for the final term test.” Thomas: “ ”

A.

A. Thank you so much

B.

B. You are welcome!

C.

C. Then, I’d call it a day

D.

D. Incredible! I haven’t even started

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (26) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it (27) and how it spread. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hand or using alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spread primarily through (28) of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (29) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

A.

A. infection

B.

B. infectiously

C.

C. infectious

D.

D. infect

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (26) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it (27) and how it spread. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hand or using alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spread primarily through (28) of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (29) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (26) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.

A.

A. who

B.

B. which

C.

C. whose

D.

D. whom

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (26) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it (27) and how it spread. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hand or using alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spread primarily through (28) of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (29) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it (27) and how it spread.

A.

A. makes

B.

B. contracts

C.

C. creates

D.

D. causes

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (26) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it (27) and how it spread. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hand or using alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spread primarily through (28) of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (29) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus spread primarily through (28) of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes,

A.

A. spoons

B.

B. glands

C.

C. samples

D.

D. droplets

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks from 25 to 29. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people (26) are infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it (27) and how it spread. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hand or using alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spread primarily through (28) of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. (29) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an (25) disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. (29) , there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.

A.

A. For instance

B.

B. Therefore

C.

C. However

D.

D. Moreover

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34. One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunities for on-the-job training and work experience. Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical elements. You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation. The rest of the time will be spent at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example by learning to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates and find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your training. This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job: by the time you have completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have hands-on experience in your job. There are around 350 officially recognized training programmes in Germany, so chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find out which one that might be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs which are organised in many German cities at different times in the year. Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans: around two thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme. How many German school leavers choose this vocational training programme?

A.

A. around one out of five

B.

B. less than a third

C.

C. about 70%

D.

D. well over 75%

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34. One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunities for on-the-job training and work experience. Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical elements. You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation. The rest of the time will be spent at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example by learning to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates and find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your training. This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job: by the time you have completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have hands-on experience in your job. There are around 350 officially recognized training programmes in Germany, so chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find out which one that might be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs which are organised in many German cities at different times in the year. Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans: around two thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme. The word “it” in the first paragraph refers to .

A.

A. organization

B.

B. machinery

C.

C. knowledge

D.

D. company

Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions from 30 to 34. One way of training for your future occupation in Germany is by pursuing a dual vocational training programme. Such programmes offer plenty of opportunities for on-the-job training and work experience. Programmes usually last between two and three and a half years and comprise theoretical as well as practical elements. You will spend one or two days a week, or several weeks at once, at a vocational school where you will acquire the theoretical knowledge that you will need in your future occupation. The rest of the time will be spent at a company. There you get to apply your newly acquired knowledge in practice, for example by learning to operate machinery. You will get to know what your company does, learn how it operates and find out if you can see yourself working there after completing your training. This combination of theory and practice gives you a real head start into your job: by the time you have completed your training, you will not only have the required technical knowledge, but you will also have hands-on experience in your job. There are around 350 officially recognized training programmes in Germany, so chances are good that one of them will suit your interests and talents. You can find out which one that might be by visiting one of the jobs and vocational training fairs which are organised in many German cities at different times in the year. Employment prospects for students who have completed a dual vocational training programme are very good. This is one of the reasons why this kind of training is very popular with young Germans: around two thirds of all students leaving school go on to start a vocational training programme. Which of the following statements best describes the dual vocational training programmes?

A.

A.These programmes provide you with both theoretical knowledge and practical working experience

B.

B.These programmes consist of an intensive theoretical course of two and a half years at a vocational school

C.

C.These programmes require you to have only practical working time at a certain company

D.

D.These programmes offer you some necessary skills to do your future job