Fce - Global Test 2

 READING COMPREHENSION (MULTIPLE CHOICE)
You are going to read an extract from a writer's journal. For Questions 1-6, choose the
correct answer A, B, C or D.
Extract
Six months ago, I made a rash promise. The leader of the youth club in our village rang me in March
saying, “We’re thinking of running a children’s playscheme for a day in October half-term. Would
you be prepared to help?” My response was “Sure, why not?” In truth I was a little flattered to be
asked, even though working as a care assistant with old people hardly qualified me for the role. Still,
I duly put the date in my diary and of course I forgot all about it. I don’t know if you’ve noticed this
but time has a habit of speeding along faster than a police car chasing a robber and, before I knew it,
the day was dawning.
I arrived at the youth centre that morning feeling full of trepidation. There was a gang of 12 helpers
including me and each pair had been allocated a particular age group. Mine was the 10 to 11 year
olds. Even with the planning meeting I had attended the week before, I worried about whether I was
up to the task. Why hadn’t I read through the copious lesson plans we were given beforehand? And
wasn’t the average 10-year-old more interested in the latest Play Station game than making things
with paper and glue?
All too quickly the children began arriving. The look of relief on parents’ faces as they handed their
offspring over to us was quite comical. A handful of the children were already members of the club
but the other forty five or so were from the local primary schools. Again I asked myself why I had
elected to spend a day with all these ‘little monsters’ especially when I have two all of my own to
contend with! I needn’t have worried of course as it turned out to be a marvellous day. We watched
entertaining dvd clips, learned ‘action’ songs, made clay pyramids, decorated biscuits, played
memory games and spent some time in quiet reflection. I say ‘we’ because I rediscovered my inner
child and joined in all the activities.
The particular highlight for me was the final rendition of “He’s got the whole world in his hands” in
the closing part of the day. The children knew the words and actions off by heart and sang so loudly
it was almost enough to bring the roof down. It’s difficult to explain those moments; only that the
body tingles with the pleasure of having witnessed something so magical.
Of course there were also moments of great poignancy. I found it difficult to stop thinking of one
little girl, who mentioned oh-so-casually that her mum was in hospital and would be there for a long
time. It’s easy for us adults to idealise childhood and forget that some children have their own
burden of anxieties and concerns. When I got home utterly exhausted, still with modelling clay
under my fingernails, I reflected on what a privilege it had been.
There was one disappointment for the children and that was that the playscheme was only running
for a day, and not the whole week. As I said farewell to my group, one of the children turned and
said “Can we do it again in the next holiday, Miss?” My response was, “Sure, why not?”
1 When the first day of the job arrived the writer was surprised
A. that the day had come round so quickly.

B. because she'd forgotten to write down the date.
C. because she witnessed a car chase on the way.
D. that she woke up at dawn.
2 When the writer arrived to start her job she
A. put the children into pairs.

B. realised she should have done more preparation.
C. felt confident she could deal with 10 and 11 year olds.
D. saw the children had brought their own electronic games to play with.
3 According to the writer, the parents were
A. happy to stay with their children all day.

B. worried about children from the other schools.
C. nervous that their children might not behave themselves.
D. glad to leave their children.
4 The writer's best moment
A. occurred in the middle of the day.

B. took her by surprise.
C. was hard to put into words.
D. was when the day was over.
5 According to the writer, adults
A. think that being a child is a privilege.

B. sometimes forget that children have worries too.
C. are usually exhausted by bringing up their children.
D. don't have a stressful life.
6 What is the writer's attitude by the end of the day?
A. She could imagine doing the job again next time.

B. She was sad to say good bye to the chidlren.
C. She was disappointed with the experience.
D. She hopes the playscheme will be longer in future.
 MULTIPLE-CHOICE
Read the text and decide which answer best fits each gap.
A band of thieves were captured last week in Glasgow. Police found (1)................... that they
are responsible for more than twenty crimes (2)........................ during last month. The boss
of the gang had already been (3).................... before.
But he had (4).................... to escape with the help of a jailer. Investigators are now looking
(5)................ this matter as well. Apparently another member of the group may also be
involved (6)............ several car accidents while trying to (7)................... the police. But it was
him that (8)................. the others and telephoned the police investigator to give in, hoping
that this way he would be pardoned. The police hate it when judges (9)................. criminals,
but this time it is believed that all members may be sent to jail (10)................ life.
1. up / it / out / at
2. made / done / committed / realised
3. imprisoned / run / threatened / robbed
4. arranged / succeeded / managed / gone
5. on / into / at / for
6. in / on / with / by
7. go / hide / evade / run
8. betrayed / denied / covered /called
9. let in / let off / let out / let down
10. in / with / for / on
 OPEN-CLOZE SENTENCES
Fill in with only one word
1. I'm very fond _______ chocolate.

2. That kid is always getting _______ trouble.
3. Please take care _______ your belongings.
4. I promise I will work harder _______ now on.
5. _______ case of emergency, call 911.
6. It was very kind _______ you to lend me that money.
7. Please go away. I want to be_______ myself.
8. We meet at the restaurant_______ chance.
9. Aren't you ashamed_______ your behaviour?
10. She's very keen_______ classical literature.
 PARAPHRASING
1. You must wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. (all)

Helmets must be worn.............................................................. when riding a
motorbike.
2. You should buy a new computer. (Were)
If.................................................................... , I would buy a new computer.
3. Are these books yours? (Own)
Do .......................................................................these books?
4. There are no empty seats at the front.(All)
......................................................................... the front are taken.
5. Bill is not as good at English as Lisa is. (Better)
Bill ........................................................................ Lisa is.
6. That actress is only 20. I thought she was older. (As)
That actress is not ...................................................................... I thought.
7. Can't you type faster than that? (Fastest)
Is ......................................................................... can type?
8. Mary wasn't allowed to go on holiday with her boyfriend. (Let)
Mary's parents didn't........................................................... on holiday with her
boyfriend.
9. The film started before I could get to the cinema. (Had)
The film....................................................................... when I got to the cinema.
10. We ought to start studying now. (Started)
It's......................................................................... studying.
11. You can't swim in this area. (Permitted)
Swimming is...................................................................... in this area.
12. Paul hasn't had a job for three years. (Out)
Paul has......................................................................... for three years.
13. Our fiftieth wedding anniversary is in April next year. (For)
By April next year..................................................................... for fifty years.
14. Our meeting is next week. (a)
We..................................................................... next week.
15. The police were following the thieves. (Were)
The thieves..................................................................... police.
 WORD-BUILDING
1. During the last years, there was a great (improve) ............................. in science and medicine.
2. When Mark entered the house, his mother looked at him in (astonish) .................................
3. The teacher fell on the floor and the kids roared with (laugh) ................................ .
4. There was a feeling of (sad) ................................ in her eyes.
5. Tim has always shown a lot of (interesting) ................................ on stamps.
6. Do you have (permit) ................................ to go out?
7. I need an (enlarge) ................................ of this photograph.
8. Due to the fog, all flights had a delayed (arrive) ................................ .
9. Attention, please! I have an important (announce) ................................ to make.
10. The central bank has promised a (reduce) ................................ in interest rates.
KEY
READING COMPREHENSION
1. A
2. B
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. A
PARAPHRASING
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. OUT
2. COMMITTED
3. IMPRISONED
4. MANAGED
5. INTO
6. IN
7. EVADE
8. BETRAYED
9. LET OFF
10. FOR
OPEN-CLOZE SENTENCES
1. OF
2. IN
3. OF
4. FROM
5. IN
6. OF
7. BY
8. BY
9. OF
10. ON
WORD-BUILDING
1. IMPROVEMENT
2. Astonishment
3. Laughter
4. Sadness
5. Interest
6. Permission
7. Enlargement
8. Arrival
9. Announcement
10. Reduction

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 READING COMPREHENSION (MULTIPLE CHOICE)

A. that the day had come round so quickly.

2 When the writer arrived to start her job she

A. put the children into pairs.

3 According to the writer, the parents were

A. happy to stay with their children all day.

4 The writer's best moment

A. occurred in the middle of the day.

5 According to the writer, adults

A. think that being a child is a privilege.

6 What is the writer's attitude by the end of the day?

A. She could imagine doing the job again next time.

Fill in with only one word

1. I'm very fond _______ chocolate.

1. You must wear a helmet when riding a motorbike. (all)

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