ENGLISH- IESE LEVEL III Mock exam

Grammar 1
Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verb in brackets.
e.g. I __’ve known___ (know) Samuel since I __was_______ (be) twelve.
Peter and Maria in their lovely home with baby Emilia – A People Magazine exclusive!
Maria Bertolucci and Peter Simone are this year’s golden couple. They (1) ________________________ (meet) two years ago when Peter (2) ________________________ (appear) as Jone Jose in the film Conquistador, and Maria (3) ________________________ (be) a singer and dancer in the same movie. They (4) ________________________ (be married) for eighteen months now.
Yesterday I (5) ________________________ (visit) them in their new home in Tuscany, Italy. They (6) ________________________ (live) in their house for only two months but already it (7) ________________________ (feel like) a family home. And Maria (8) ________________________ (just / have) her first baby, Emilia, who (9) ________________________ (be born) only one month ago.
‘I’m the happiest woman alive,’ says twenty-three-year old Maria. ‘I (10) ________________________ (have) a wonderful husband, a beautiful baby and now this fantastic house. Peter (11) ________________________ (be married) twice before meeting Maria. Is he worried about the future?‘No. This is the real thing. I (12) ________________________ (want) to stay with Maria for the rest of our lives and we (13) ________________________ (plan) to have a big family. Next month we (14) ________________________ (make) a new bedroom for Emilia and next year we (15) ________________________ (look forward) to working together in another film.
Choose the correct answer.
e.g. _c___ swimming?
a) Would you like b) Are you like c) Do you like
1 In the UK you _____ drive on the left.
a) should b) have to c) don’t have to
2 We _____ in a hotel in Beirut this week.
a) live b) are living c) staying
3 _____ a beard?
a) Has he got b) Has he c) Does he wear
4 I saw Mr. Lennard _____
a) ten minutes b) already c) ten minutes ago
5 A: What _____ ? B: He’s very kind.
a) does he like? b) ’s he like? c) does he look like?
6 Angela _____ get up at 7 because her work starts at 8.
a) has to b) should c) doesn’t have to
7 _____ see the menu?
a) Do you like to b) Would you like c) Would you like to
8 I _____ that film.
a) already saw b) saw already c) ‘ve already seen
9 Children under 5 _____ pay. They can visit the museum for free.
a) don’t have to b) mustn’t c) shouldn’t
10 _____ hot in July?
a) The weather will be b) Will it be c) Does it

Vocabulary 3
Write the correct word.
e.g. I don’t colour my hair. This is my n_atural______ colour.
1 When he was only 16 he started his own b__________________.
2 He hasn’t got a beard. He’s c_________________-sh__________________.
3 My brother’s much b________________ than me. I’m afraid of everything!
4 When did you first a________________ on television?
5 I was d________________ because I didn’t get an A grade for my exam.
6 You needn’t wear a suit. We’re all very c________________ in this office.
7 The best of l________________ for your operation. When is it?
8 Last night I d__________ that I lost all my teeth!
9 Emma gets very b________________ because her lessons are too easy for her.
10 Don’t be so i________________ . We’ve only waited for 5 minutes so far.
Vocabulary 4 Write the correct preposition from the box in 1 – 10
for / to / up / round / at / for / on / up / off / from / in

e.g. What’s __for_____ dinner?

1 We usually stay __________________ late on Saturdays.
2 Your watch is very similar __________________ mine.
3 I asked my boss for a day __________________ next week.
4 We took the exam __________________ June.
5 You’re very different __________________ your brother.
6 What did you do __________________ the weekend?
7 My birthday’s __________________ 24th February.
8 Look __________________ ‘sophisticated’ in the dictionary.
9 Let’s look __________________ the cathedral.
10 Hurry up! You’ll be late __________________ work! Listening 7

Reading 8
Read the advertisements for holidays and answer questions 1 – 4.
1 Which is the longest holiday? A B C
2 Which is the shortest holiday? A B C
3 Which holiday is on a boat? A B C
4 Which holiday flight goes from Stansted Airport? A B C
A
10 Day Tour of Traditional China
Come on a fantastic journey through China from the capital city of Beijing to the town of Shangri-La, in the south, high in the mountains. In this fast-changing country, you will see the modern and traditional sides of China.

Day 1 Flight from London, Gatwick to Beijing.
Day 2-3 Beijing. Travel around China’s capital, visiting the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and Tianamen Square.
Day 5 – 5 Jinshangling. Visit the Great Wall.
Day 6 – 8 Lijiang. Visit the old wooden shop houses, canals and the Black Dragon Pool with views of Jade Dragon Snowy Mountain.
Day 9 – 10 Shangri-La. Visit this ancient town, famous in books and films.
Day 11 Beijing.
Day 12 Flight from Beijing to London

From £1200
Departure Date:
15 May £1200
19 July £1340
26 Sep £1280
25 Dec £1200
Price includes flights, hotels, all meals, UK airport taxes
Not included: Chinese visa, airport taxes in China
Call 0870 4928 504


B
Looking for Winter Sun? Come South for a month’s cruise round Africa

28 days from £2000

Are you tired of the cold British weather? Leave it behind and come with us on the 5 star ship Madagascar.
We make ten stops and visit Madeira, the Canary Islands, Senegal and the Gambia and Cape Verde Islands.

The cabins have double-beds, air-conditioning, and bathrooms.
There are three restaurants serving a variety of food including Italian, Greek and Indian.
On board we have a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a cinema, a play centre for children, and full internet facilities.
In the evening we have a range of entertainment including dancing, theatre and jazz and classical music.

Dates:
20 Apr £2000
14 July £2500
8 Aug £2500
Call 0870 930 5820


C
A Weekend in Marrakesh
Just a few hours flight away, Marrakesh in Morocco offers a completely different experience

Day 1: Fly from London Stansted to Marrakesh.
Day 2: Visit the historic sights including the Koutoubia Minaret, the Bahia Palace and the Dar Si Said Palace museum of ceramics, jewellery and clothes. Spend time in the markets and buy lamps, rugs and tables to take home.
Day 3: Spend the day exploring by yourself or if you want, you can visit the historic Menara and Majorelle Gardens.
Day 4: Return to the UK.

Stay in the 4 star Hotel Morocco situated in a quiet area of the city with its own large gardens. Two restaurants – tennis courts – swimming pool – 200 air-conditioned rooms – satellite TV.
3 nights from £420 The second and fourth weekend of each month.

0845 492 9938

Read the texts again and answer the questions (5 – 12) asked of a travel agent.
5 I want to be in China on 28th September. How much will it cost me? __________________
6 Do I have to pay for evening meals when I’m in China? __________________
7 Will I be able to see the Terracotta Warriors when I’m in China? __________________
8 What is the accommodation like on the African cruise? __________________
9 Can I send emails during the cruise? __________________
10 Do I have to go on the excursion to the Majorelle Gardens? __________________
11 Is the Hotel Morocco is in a peaceful part of the city? __________________
12 I want to go to Marrakesh at the beginning of May. Is this possible? __________________

Writing 9
EITHER:
Write about a holiday with a lot of problems. It can be true or imaginary.
You could write about: the travelling, the accommodation, the weather, the nightlife, the people or any other problems. (70 – 100 words)
OR:
Describe someone you know well. This person could be a friend or a relative or someone you work with.
You could write about: their appearance, their personality, their job, their interests etc. (70 – 100 words)