READING
A1
- Read the article and answer the questions (5x4=20p)
World
record 80 years of marriage
A
British couple has broken the world record for having the longest
marriage. Percy Arrowsmith, 105, and 100-year-old Florence celebrated
their eightieth wedding
anniversary on
June 1. They got married on June 1, 1925,
in Hereford, England.
Britain’s
Queen Elizabeth sent the
world record-breaking pair a congratulatory
card.
She said their marriage was a “splendid achievement” and sent
them “warm congratulations”. The record breakers celebrated their
anniversary with a party in their home, surrounded by family and a
few close friends.
The
couple’s daughter, Jane Woolley, said both her parents were “as
happy as Larry”. She
said they still have a very loving relationship. She also said they
have “stuck
together through thick and thin”. She
described their relationship as being very close, just like “two
peas in a pod”.
The
couple gave their secret to a lasting marriage – always apologize
after every argument and
never go to sleep without apologizing. They also recommended kissing
and holding hands before going to bed. Mrs. Arrowsmith told the BBC:
“I think we’re very blessed. We
still love one another, that’s the most important
part.” congratulatory
card:tebrik kartı
wedding anniversary:evlilik yıldönümü
as
happy as Larry: çok mutlu Stuck
together through thick and thin:iyi günde kötü günde birlikte
olmak
two
peas in a pod:elmanın iki yarısı olmak
blessed:şanslı argument:tartışma recommend:tavsiye
etmek,tembih etmek
the world record-breaking pair:dünya rekoru kıran çift
1.Who
have broken the record the having longest marriage?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
2.When
did Percy and Florence get
married?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
3.What
did they recommend couples? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………
4.What
did Queen send the couple? And what did she say?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
5.How
did the couple celebrate their wedding anniversary?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
A2-
TRUE / FALSE: Read
the article say the sentences are true (T) or false (F): (5x3=15p)
a. |
A
couple has two world records for having a long marriage. |
____ |
b. |
Britain’s
Queen sent the couple a congratulatory card. |
____ |
c. |
The
couple celebrated their anniversary at a top London hotel. |
____ |
d. |
They
said the key to a long marriage is to never apologize. |
____ |
e. |
The
husband and wife love peas. |
____ |
Circle
the correct one ( use causatives) (7x2=14p)
1.
She has to get her hair …… .a)
to do b) do c) done
d) did
2.
Our teacher is going to make us…… a tape. a)
listen to b) listened to c) to listen to d) listen
3.
They had to have him …….. their summer house.a)
painted b) paint c) to paint d)
painting
4.
Do you know where I can get my car ………….. ?a)
washed b) to wash c) wash d)
washes
5.
The comedian was not able to make us …… a)
laughing b) to laugh c) laugh d) laughed
6.
You can’t get that man ……. your radio. a)
fix b) to fix c) fixed
d) fixing
7.
I can never make her ………her mind. a)
change b) to change c) changed d) changing
Combine with sentences with given words in parenthesis (7x3=21p)
1.Johnny
was hungry. He didn’t eat anything for dinner. (although)
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2.Doctors
carried out every possible test. They want to diagnose her
disease.(in order to)
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3.My
father set the alarm clock. He could wake up in the morning. (so
that)
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4.My
sister caught a cold. She forgot the window open last night.(because)
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5.Doctor
delayed the surgery. They couldn’t find a suitable donor organ.
(since)
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6.Marilyn
has healthy teeth because she brushes her teeth regularly.(
therefore)
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7.I
was late. I
didn’t miss anything.(despite)
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Choose
the correct answer.
(4x3=12p)
1. Technology
has been ___________ very fast so it becomes harder to follow it.
a) enabling
b) inventing
c) developing
d) discovering
e) producing
2.
Computers help to ________ illnesses.
a) produce
b) lead
c) access
d) store
e) diagnose
3.
A period of 10 years is called _____________.
a) century
b) invention
c) decade
d) scientist
e) miracle
4.
I couldn’t go on holiday __________ the bad weather conditions.
a) due to
b) for
c) since
d) because
e) as
Tick
the correct answer.(6x3=18p)
Sam has
played tennis
with two different teams.
Is Sam playing tennis right now?
1. Yes - he's playing now.
2. No - he's not playing now.
Is Sam playing tennis right now?
1. Yes - he's playing now.
2. No - he's not playing now.
Jeff has
already finished his
homework.
Is Jeff doing his homework right now?
1. Yes, he is. (The action is continuing.)
2. No, he isn't. (The action is finished.)
Is Jeff doing his homework right now?
1. Yes, he is. (The action is continuing.)
2. No, he isn't. (The action is finished.)
Peter
and Paul have
already cleaned their
room.
Are they cleaning right now?
1. Yes (The action is continuing.)
2. No (The action is finished.)
Are they cleaning right now?
1. Yes (The action is continuing.)
2. No (The action is finished.)
Shaq has
been playing for
The Lakers since 1996.
Does Shaq still play for the Lakers?
1. Yes, he does. (The action is continuing.)
2. No, he doesn't. (The action is finished.)
Does Shaq still play for the Lakers?
1. Yes, he does. (The action is continuing.)
2. No, he doesn't. (The action is finished.)
Jeff has
been thinking about
changing his field of study.
Is he still considering changing it?
1. Yes, he is. (The action is continuing.)
2. No, he isn't. (The action is finished.)
Is he still considering changing it?
1. Yes, he is. (The action is continuing.)
2. No, he isn't. (The action is finished.)
They have
been practicing English
for many years.
Do they still practice English?
1. Yes, they do.
2. No, they don't.
Do they still practice English?
1. Yes, they do.
2. No, they don't.