Name: ________________________ Class: ___________________ Date: __________ ID: A

EASE 2 - ENGLISH GRADE 11 B2 LISTENING AND WRITING

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Students must write their names and classes in the test questionnaire.
2. Students must submit the question booklet to the proctor.
3. Students may use available spaces of this booklet for scratch work.
4. Using cell phones, calculators, rulers etc. are not allowed during the exam.
5. If you have any questions, raise your hand and wait for the proctor to respond.
6. Exam Organizer of the school will distribute the answer keys immediately after the exam.
7. No parts of the test will be updated. Questions with any type of fault will be canceled.

Multiple Choice

PART 1
Questions 1-7
You will hear people talking in different
situations and for each recording, you are
given a set of questions which correspond to
each situation. For each question, choose the
best answer. You will hear each recording
TWICE.
3)
You overhear a young couple talking
about moving to the country.
Why does the man object to the idea?
A) He wouldn't be able to work there.
B) He'd miss the facilities of the city.

C ) He wouldn't be near to his friends.

1)
You overhear a woman recommending a D) He was able to make a new job.
campsite.
Why does she recommend it?

A) It's close to tourist attractions. 4)

B) It's in an area of natural beauty.
C ) It has a wide range of facilities.
D) It has public transportation.
You hear a man talking about a ceramics
course he attended.
What aspect of the course did he find
unsatisfactory?
A) the level of support from the staff

B) the quality of the materials

2)
You overhear two friends talking about C ) the cost for students
global warming.
D) the cost for teachers
How does the girl feel about it?

A) pessimistic about the future

B) surprised at the effects it's having

C ) unconvinced that there's a problem

D) comfortable with the environment

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Name: ________________________
5)
On a radio programme, you hear some
information about a future guest.
What will he be talking about?
A) organising a mountain holiday
B) learning mountain climbing skills
C ) preparing holiday on the beach
D) buying mountaineering equipment
6)
You overhear two college students talking
about applying for a weekend job.
What do they agree about?
A) It will be easy to pass the entrance exam.
B) It would be an enjoyble thing to do.
C ) It would help them with their college
expenses.
D) It would be a useful experience for the future.
7)
You overhear two people talking about
transport.
Why has the woman decided to use a bike
instead of a car?
8) .....
A) She could achieve her goal.
B) She is concerned about the environment.
C ) She can no longer afford the cost.
D) She hopes the exercise will improve her
health.
9) .....
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ID: A
PART 2
Question 8-15
You will hear a radio programme about a boy
called Michael who crossed the Atlantic
in a sailing boat. Complete the sentences. You
will hear recording TWICE.
Sailing Solo Across the Atlantic
To achieve his record, Michael had to sail a
total of (8)_______ kilometres without any
help. Michael helped to design his boat which
was called Cheeky monkey . Michael and his
father were concerned in case any (9)_______
ships came too close to them. All the food that
Michael took on his voyage was in
(10)_______ bought at the supermarket.
The type of food which Michael missed most
on the trip was (11)_______. Michael enjoyed
using his (12)_______ to keep track of what
his father was doing. Michael's favourite
pastimes on the boat were using his sister's
(13)_______ and reading. Michael got a fright
when a flying fish landed on him. A
(14)_______ thing about the trip is that he
also raised thousands of pounds for the charity
known as 'Children in Need'. When Michael
sails round the world, he plans to take
(15)_______ with him in case he feels
homesick.
A) 5656
B) 5600
C ) 6565
D) 6500
A) wide
B) large
C ) huge
D) small
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10) ..... 15) .....

A) team A) novels
B) thin B) photographs

C ) thing C ) food

D) tins D) diary

11) ..... PART 3

A) spaghetti Question 16-20
B) burger You are going to hear three people, Eva, Nick
and Jean, talk about living in different places.
C ) hot toast
For each question, choose the best answer.
D) crisps
16) What did Eva do in Toronto?
A) She worked for a company.
B) She joined a student exchange program.
12) ..... C ) She went for a holiday.
A) guitar D) She visited a friend.
B) ipod

C ) binoculars 17) Here are the difficulties Eva had while she
D) phone was in Canada, except ....
A) The weather was too cold in winter.
B) It was hard for her to make friends.
C ) It was hard to socialize with people.
D) She felt lonely all the time.
13) .....
A) book
B) ipod
18) What did Nick think about the people in
C ) phone Katowice?
A) They understood what he felt as a tourist.
D) speaker B) They were very friendly.
C ) There was nothing special about them.
D) They learned English very quickly.

14) .....
A) debatable
19) How long did Nick stay in Poland?
B) adorable
A) three months
C ) arguable B) six months
C ) a year
D) remarkable D) three years

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20) Here are what Jean enjoyed being in 23)

Oman, except .... According to Pamela, successful designers
A) Having a good salary need to be able to
B) Going diving and swimming
A) predict future fashions.
C ) Going to expensive restaurants
D) Going on trips to the deserts B) recognise all past styles.
C ) get their designs published.
PART 4 D) get to know the current style.
Question 21-25
You will hearan interview with Pamela Grinn.
Choose the best answer for each question.
24)
21) What advice does Pamela have for people
What helped Pamela decide to become a who want a career in fashion?
fashion designer?
A) Accept all questions.
A) being an assisstant in jewelry shop
B) Don't be afraid of sudden fame.
B) working as an assistant in a fashion shop
C ) Learn from your own errors.
C ) attending a course on fashion design
D) Be aware of the options available.
D) doing research into the fashion industry

25) What does Pamela say about having a

22)
Where does Pamela usually find
inspiration for her fashion designs?
A) in the work of other designers
B) in the styles of other countries
C ) in the clothes her friends wear
D) in the drawer of other workers
degree in fashion?
A) It's an evidence of your ability.
B) It's essential for promotion.
C ) It makes you become more confident.
D) It guarantees you a better income.

Essay

26) Write an essay in about 200-250 words. Choose one of the topics below.

- Should air fares be increased to discourage people from travelling by plane?

- Does recycling household rubbish really make any difference to the planet?
- Is building nuclear power stations the best way to provide 'clean' energy?