Task 1. For items 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
The Goulburn Valley
The Goulburn Valley is situated in the south-east corner of the Australian continent, in the state of Victoria. Because (1)… the introduction of irrigation over a century ago, primary industry flourished, resulting (2)… a multitude of orchards and market gardens. After World War II, migrants flocked to the area in search of work on the farms, and in many cases, establishing a property of their own. Unfortunately, the region has (3) … a turn for the worse over the past decade. The irrigation water that was (4)… plentiful has now been rationed, and many farmers have been forced (5) …the land. The main source of water is from the Goulburn River, with several reservoirs located along its stretch to the mighty Murray River. Dam capacities have fallen to dangerous levels, resulting in some farmers having (6)… inadequate supply of irrigation water. Despite the recent hardships, some farmers (7)… continued to eke an existence out of the land. Many have become (8)…ingenious, devising new ways to utilize water plus finding special niches to service the ever-changing urban needs. Perhaps the Goulburn Valley can return to its prosperous times again.
Task 2. For items 9-20, read the text below and decide which option (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
A Love of Travelling
For Nigel Portman, a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British teenagers, he chose to take a year out before (9) ….. to study for his degree. After doing various jobs to (10) ….. some money, he left home to gain some experience of life in different cultures, visiting America and Asia. The more adventurous the young person, the (11) ….. the challenge they are likely to (12) ….. themselves for the gap year, and for some, like Nigel, it can (13) ….. in a thirst for adventure.
Now that his university course has (14) ….. to an end, Nigel is just about to leave on a three-year trip that will take him (15) ….. around the world. What’s more, he plans to make the whole journey using only means of transport which are (16) ….. by natural energy. In other words, he’ll be (17) ….. mostly on bicycles and his own legs; and when there’s an ocean to cross, he won’t be taking a (18) ….. cut by climbing aboard a plane, he’ll be joining the crew of a sailing ship (19)….
As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to (20) ….. on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea.
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| 9. | A settling down | B getting up | C taking over | D holding back |
| 10. | A achieve | B raise | C advance | D win |
| 11. | A stronger | B wider | C greater | D deeper |
| 12. | A put | B set | C aim | D place |
| 13. | A result | B lead | C cause | D create |
| 14. | A come | B turned | C reached | D brought |
| 15. | A just | B complete | C whole | D right |
| 16. | A pulled | B charged | C forced | D powered |
| 17. | A relying | B using | C attempting | D trying |
| 18. | A quick | B short | C brief | D swift |
| 19. | A anyway | B alike | C instead | D otherwise |
| 20. | A leave | B keep | C pass | D give |
Transfer your answers to the answer sheet.
WRITING
Time: 30 minutes
You recently saw this notice in an English-language magazine called Theatre World.
Reviews needed!
Have you seen any plays by William Shakespeare in the theatre recently? If so, could you write us a review of the play you saw? Include information on the characters, costumes and story and say whether you would recommend the play to other people.
The best reviews will be published next month.
Write your review. Use 100-140 words.
Transfer your review to the answer sheet.
Listening
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