Wisdom

Institute
School of English
Name: ___________________________

Date: ___/___/2013

FINAL EXAMINATION 2013

Intermediate I
1. READING COMPREHENSION [ / 15 marks]

What is the most popular sport in the world? Most people would probably say football, because many millions
play it and there is a larger number of people who watch it on television. But there are some who say the correct
answer is basketball – not because of its TV audience, which is smaller than that for football, but because the
number of people who regularly play the game might be higher (at least 300 million according to most estimates).
In China, for example, which has a population of 1.3 billion, more people play basketball than football, and it is
becoming more popular all the time. Basketball has existed for less time than some of the world’s other major
sports. It was invented in the early 1890s by a Canadian working at a college in the United States. He wanted to
create a game that could be played indoors during the long winters but would also be active enough to keep
people fit, and he had the idea of two teams of players trying to throw a ball into a basket that was above their
heads. Early basketball looked different from the game today: for example the basket did not have a hole in the
bottom, so every time a player threw the ball in, someone had to go up to get it out again! One thing that has not
changed is the height of the baskets: James Naismith put the first one 10 feet (3.05 metres) off the floor, and that
is where they have stayed.

a) - TRUE OR FALSE

1. Everybody considers that football is the most popular sport in the world. ____
2. 300 million people play basketball regularly. ____
3. In China, football is much more popular than basketball. ____
4. Basketball is one of the oldest sports in the world. ____
5. Its creator did not give any importance to fitness. ____
6. Basketball was created to play outdoors in winter. ____
7. The height of the baskets has always been the same. ____

b) - MULTIPLE CHOICE

8. Modern basketball (is the same as old basketball – has changed – is a completely different sport).
9. This text is about (major sports – basketball – football).
10. This text is (an article – an anecdote – a story).

2. CROSS OUT WHAT IS WRONG [ / 20 marks]

I (was walking- have walked - walked) along the street when I met Richard, an old school friend
(which – whose - who) I loved when we were about ten years old. He was (most - as- more) good-
looking in our childhood but I thought “He’s with two little kids. They (have been – were - must
be) his children. We (haven’t met – don’t meet – didn’t meet) for a long time. (May – Will – Does)
he recognize me?” He did! He told me about his life. “I have been here (since – when – for) we
finished school. Do you remember my old house? I haven’t sold it (already – yet – still) because
it’s part of my childhood. I (have offered – was offering – was offered) a lot of money for it, but I
can’t sell it.” He invited me for a coffee and I accepted. He said something: “Please, don’t call me
Richie.” I was very happy and smiled. “Don´t worry, I won’t call you Richie if you (won´t call – don’t
call – aren’t calling) me Susie!”

3. WRITE ABOUT [ / 20 marks]

“A Complicated Day”
You overslept because your alarm clock didn´t go off. .... (late for work- no hot water for shower –
no coffee for breakfast - etc) What happened? How did you get to work? What was your boss
doing? What was your reaction? What happened next?
(Use: Simple Past- Past Continuous-at first-suddenly-when- just then-while-passive voice)
Write about 80 words.

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4. GRAMMAR [ / 15 marks]

a) –Passive Voice: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the Present
Simple passive or Past Simple passive.
1 The child’s life ________________ (save) by the operation.

2 When _________________ (vaccines / use) for the first time?

3 At present, the new drug ________________ (make) in Germany, not in the UK.
4 Unfortunately, his illness _________________ (not / cure) and he died a few months later.

5 A medical report __________________ (write) by a team of doctors every week.

b) –Choose the correct option:

1 When / If you get to school, give your homework to your teacher.

2 You won’t do well in the exams if / unless you study more.

3 My sister was annoyed / sad when our dog died and she cried.

4 The birds flew away / out when the cat went into the garden.

5 There were a lot of children in school uniforms on the bus. There must / could be a school near here.

6 Sue is old too /enough to be in the show.

5. LISTENING [ / 20 marks]

a) – Choose the best option:

1. Why are Barbara and Harry unhappy?

Because they are feeling really like fools.

Because their house has been robbed.

2. How did the thief get away with the silver?

He ran away with all the silver in a bag.

He drove away with it in Harry's new car.

3. Why doesn't Harry call the police?

Because the police would laugh at them.

Because he feels such an idiot.

b) – True or False:
1) – Barbara thinks that thieves are so clever to steal things from others. ____
2) - She thinks the police can do something about it. ____
3) – They feel like having breakfast. ____
4) – In her opinion it's as if there was a jinx on them. ____

6. SPEAKING [ / 10 marks]
 Talk about the following topics:

Music:
Inventions and discoveries:
Films:
Health:
Talent:
FINAL MARK:

Wisdom
Institute
School of English
FINAL EXAMINATION 2013
Intermediate I (Answer key)

1. READING COMPREHENSION

a) - TRUE OR FALSE: 1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. F 6. F 7. T

b) - MULTIPLE CHOICE: 8. has changed 9. basketball 10. an article

2. CROSS OUT WHAT IS WRONG

was walking – who – more - must be - haven’t met – Will – since – yet - was offered - don’t call

3. WRITE ABOUT

4. GRAMMAR

a) –Passive Voice: Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the Present
Simple passive or Past Simple passive.
1. was saved 2. Were vaccines used 3. Is made 4. Wasn’t cured 5. Is written

b) –Choose the correct option:

1. when 2. Unless 3. Sad 4. Away 5. Must 6. Enough

5. LISTENING

a) – Choose the best option: 1. B 2. B 3. A

http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/omlisten2/advanced/unit01a.htm Things always go wrong. Part I

b) – True or False: 1.T 2. F 3. F 4. T

http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/omlisten2/advanced/unit01b.htm Things always go wrong. Part II

6. SPEAKING

Talk about the following topics:

Music: Inventions and discoveries: Films:
Health: Talent: