Preparation for international exams

For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. Example: 0 for Sports and Health Regular exercise is essential for a healthy lifestyle. Yet, many people find it difficult to make time (0) ........ sport. Work, family responsibilities, and long commutes (1) ......... often leave little energy for training. Doctors recommend that everyone should do at (2) ......... 150 minutes of moderate activity each week. This does not necessarily mean joining a gym. Walking to school or work, using the stairs (3) ......... of the lift, and gardening are all activities that count. Of course, more intensive exercise brings (4) ......... benefits, such as stronger muscles and better endurance. Still, the most important thing is to choose an activity you enjoy. Otherwise, you may give (5) .......... after a few weeks. In the end, good health is not (6) ............ about exercise, but also about eating well and sleeping (7) .......... enough. 1.) can, least, instead, further, up, only, long. 2.) up, instead, time for sport, least, further, not just. 3.) often, least, instead, great, up, only, well.

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0 A closed B contained C surrounded D shut Correct answer: C Lighting a town The Norwegian town of Rjukan lies along the floor of a narrow valley, (0) surrounded by sheer mountains. Because of its location, the town, with its 3,400 (1) .......... has in the past lived in shadow for half the year. During the day, from late September to mid-March, the town gets no direct natural sunlight at all. Its residents all agreed this (2) ......... that the town was incredibly depressing during the winter months. However, that all changed in 2013 with the (3) .......... of a system of mirrors whose design Martin Anderson, an artist, had first (4) ......... up with some 12 years earlier. With financial (5) ......... from the local government and from several prominent business people, Anderson’s idea became a (6) ........... Today, high on the mountain opposite the town, (7) three large solar-powered, computer-controlled mirrors (8) ........ the precise movement of the sun across the winter sky, reflecting its rays onto the town’s market square and flooding it in bright sunlight. following, investment, completion, come, inhabitants, meant, sit, reality. inhabitants, meant, completion, come, investment, reality, sit, following. completion, come, following, investment, inhabitants, meant, sit, reality.

For questions 1-7, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0 expression Art and Culture Art is often seen as a form of (0) ........ (EXPRESS). Through painting, music, or dance, people express their feelings and (1) ...... 8IMAGINE). Museums play an important role in keeping culture alive. They allow us to appreciate the (2) ........ (CREATE) of artists from the past and to understand their societies. However, many institutions face (3) ........ (FINANCE) problems, as fewer visitors means less income. Some argue that art should receive more (4) ........ (GOVERN) support, since it is part of our heritage. Others believe it should survive without public money, relying instead on private (5) ....... (SPONSOR). Whatever the solution, there is no doubt that art has (6) .......... (LAST) value. It connects generations and inspires (7) ......... (CREATE). Financial, Creativity, Sponsor, Imaginative, Lasting, Ship, Create. Government, Imagination, Creations, Lasting, Financial, Sponsorship,. Imagination, Creations, Financial, Government, Sponsorship, Lasting, Creativity.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following text and choose the correct option for each gap. Moving to a new country can be both exciting and challenging. It often takes time to ........... to the new environment, especially if the language and customs are unfamiliar. Many people ........... the mistake of isolating themselves, thinking they will adapt naturally over time. However, research shows that those who actively ........ with the local community tend to adjust more quickly and feel less homesick. Another important aspect is maintaining realistic expectations. If you arrive with the belief that everything will be perfect, you may quickly feel disappointed when things don't ......... as expected. It's essential to be open-minded and willing to face obstacles. Emotional resilience plays a huge ......... or students, adapting to a new educational system is particularly demanding. Classes may be more interactive or require more independent work than they are used to. Those who ......... help when needed are often the ones who succeed. Support networks, whether formal or informal, can make a huge .......... In the end, the experience of living abroad teaches valuable life lessons. It may not always be easy, but the personal growth it brings is difficult to ........... adapt, make, engage, turn out, role, seek, difference, measure. turn out, seek, measure, engage, adapt, role, make, difference.

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following text and choose the correct option for each gap. Last week, I ........ a fascinating article about how technology has changed the way we work. I ........ it in the morning and then, later that day, I ......... some of the ideas from it in my meeting. I ........ the article because I thought it would be useful for my work, but I didn’t realize how much it would ......... my views on remote working. I ......... be a fan of working from home, but after reading the article, I think I ......... my mind. Before this week, I ........ to think that remote working was only a temporary solution, but now I believe it ........ a permanent change in the way we work. I ....... that many companies are adopting this model on a more permanent basis. used to, is, have realized, read, change, had read, have change, used, used to. read, had read, used, used, change, used to, have change, used to, is, have realized.

For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Travelling Abroad Travelling is one of the most rewarding (0) experiences a person can have. It allows us to (1) .......... new cultures, discover amazing landscapes, and meet people with different perspectives. Many travellers say that their most memorable moments happen when things don’t go as (2) ........... A missed train or a cancelled flight may seem like a disaster at first, but these situations often (3) ........... to unexpected adventures. Of course, travelling abroad is not without (4) ........... Tourists must be aware of health risks, unusual laws, and possible dangers in unfamiliar areas. Preparing properly can (5) ........ these problems. One way to reduce risks is to always (6) ......... copies of important documents and emergency numbers. Another is to (7) ........ local customs and traditions to avoid offending anyone. Above all, travel requires curiosity and a (8) ....... spirit. explore, planned, lead, challenges, reduce, keep, respect, adventurous. adventurous, lead, challenges, reduce, respect, explore, keep,. lead, challenges, reduce, adventurous, explore, respect,. challenges, reduce, respect, explore, planned, lead, respect, adventurous.