LANGUAGES INSTITUTE

ENGLISH LEVEL III REVIEW I - 2015-03

Students name: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Teachers name: ______________________________________ Group: __________________
I. LANGUAGE USE. GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY
1. Write the questions or answers, use complete sentences.
a. Where are you going to go on your next vacation?
________________________________________________________________________________________.
b.___________________________________________________________? In my opinion, Cali is larger than
Barranquilla.
c. Which movie was the best of 2015, Fast and Furious 7 or Jurassic Park?
________________________________________________________________________________________.
d.________________________________________________________? No, in Syria you cant walk without
covering your head.
e. will public transportation be faster in 2020?
__________________________________________________________________________________________.
2. Complete the paragraph using the comparative or superlative form of the adjective
in parenthesis.
Prague is one of the______________________ (attractive) touristic destinations in Europe. After all the
political
changes of the early 1990's, the capital of the Czech Republic has taken advantage of its beautiful
cultural
and architectural heritage to attract hundreds of tourists, much ______________ (fast) than you would
imagine,
because if you want to go sightseeing you can do it by car, but it could be__________________ (easy)
to move
around this wonderful city on foot. Besides, public transport can be another option for going around,
since
it is __________________ (comfortable) in Prague than in other European cities. However it is
often

______________ (good)

to walk, as you are able to appreciate marvelous buildings you might miss if you decide to sit on a
bus or
a tram feeling _________________ (relaxed) though. When people leave Prague, they just comment
on the _________________ (good) food and drinks they have eaten, and it happens to be here. Eating
out

in Prague isnt the _____________ (cheap), but for sure its one of the _______________ (delicious) you
have ever tried. One more detail, if you dont want to spend too much money in food, you can take
your time
to look around for a while, you can still find a three course meal for around $15 dollars without any
problem.
Im sure, its your next destination.

3. Complete the following passage with words from the box. There is one extra.
And

shouldn`
t

crowde
d

very

finest

can

however

extremely

should

Paris is one of the most popular holiday destinations, in summer it is _________________ expensive,
__________________. If you dont like ___________________ places, you ________________ avoid going there
during late june and mid-august. There are many different attractions you _______________ visit: the
Eiffel Tower, the Sacred Heart or the Louvre Museum. In this last place, you will find some of the
__________________ pieces of art in history. One thing you __________________ miss while you are in this
city is walking around the city at night, the landscape is ___________________ romantic.
III. READING COMPREHENSION.
Read the following text and answer the questions.
sentences.

Remember to use complete

Lebanon New Hampshire

Population: 13,367
Though its the smallest city in the state, Lebanon offers residents natural landscape and lovely life
experiences that you just cant find in big cities. Lebanon is simply beautiful, strong economy and
educational system, cheap housing, and civic traditions make it the top small town in the country. This
is the second time in a row that Lebanon appears on our best small towns list. The town is located in a
valley along the Connecticut River, Lebanon is home to Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and
several high-tech companies, including Timken Aerospace and GPS maker TomTom. During the year,
residents gather in Colburn Park for festivals and concerts, while the places like Salt Hill Pub offer live
music. The Mascoma River flows through downtown Lebanon, creating an interesting place. The
many things to do in Lebanon keep residents active and entertained.
Los Alamos New Mexico
Population: 12,068
Its easy to see why Los Alamos is one of the fastest growing cities in the state. A deeper look shows
why its the second best small town in the country. Situated upon the Pajarito Plateau, between the
Valles Caldera National Preserve and the Santa Fe National Forest, the citys location confirms its warm
and vibrant appearance. Residents enjoy many things to do in Los Alamos, from cultural attractions to
outdoor adventures. Home to the Los Alamos National Laboratory, the city is filled with scientists,
engineers and creative types who enjoy ample sunshine, cultural activities, and unique western
architecture.

1. What makes Lost Alamos the fastest growing city?

________________________
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2. What does the word this in line 3 refers to?
_____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Which town is better to visit? Why
4. Why should an ecologist go to Los Alamos?

__________________

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_________________

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5. Describe Lebanons location. _________________________________________________________________
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