USE OF ENGLISH
Time: 15 minutes
Decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each gap (8-14). Circle the number of the answer you have chosen.
THE POWER OF TORNADOES
You must have seen one of these disaster movies where a whole city is destroyed by a tornado. However, the truth about tornadoes is a bit different. It is true that tornadoes (8)__________ terrible damage, but the area that they cover at any one time is actually quite small. (9)__________ fact, this area is often not more than 100 m wide. So a tornado can destroy a house on one side of a street, while a house opposite remains undamaged. What actually is a tornado? Well, it is much more than a (10)________ wind. It is a rotating column of air, typically travelling at about 160 kilometres per hour. The tornado usually travels a few kilometers before it disappears. While the effect on the ground is devastating, people (11)_________ by might not even notice the tornado because of the dust and rain that often comes with it. If the weatherman (12)_________ that a tornado is coming, you should definitely listen. The best way to (13)_________yourself and your family is to get underground. Houses in danger areas often have special cellars for this purpose. Otherwise, you might find yourself almost literally in the (14)________ of a storm.
8 A. make B. cause C. result D. lead
9 A. In B. By C. As D. For
10 A. hard B. strong C. heavy D. large
11 A. moving B. making C. getting D. passing
12 A. admits B. recommends C. warns D. orders
13 A. protect B. aid C. survive D. defend
14 A. neck B. heart C. eye D. tail
Transfer your answers to the answer sheet!
WRITING
Time: 15 minutes
Write a letter to your friend who lives in another country and in your letter:
* invite him/her to a public event in your country
* describe the public event
* explain other plans you have for your friend.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet
KEYS
| 8 | B |
| 9 | A |
| 10 | B |
| 11 | D |
| 12 | C |
| 13 | A |
| 14 | C |
