HS1 2019 unit6 p102

Read the text below. For questions (1—5) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D).

The wallet is a tiny, often pocket sized tool for storing cash, and other small articles such as credit cards, bank cards, drivers licenses, identification cards, and other valuables such as these. Usually it is made from fabrics such as leather, or synthetic plastics. Typically, wallets are associated with men, as most women carry a similar object known as a purse. However, in modern day society, many women now also carry wallets as they are smaller and often, more convenient. Some women carry purses with wallets tucked inside of them.

Wallets were invented in the late 1600's, almost immediately after paper currency wa s introduced. Paper currency was invented in Massachusetts in 1690. Prior to this, simple purses were used to carry around metal coins. The first wallets were generally made from cow or horse leather, and had one small pouch for where people would place their identification cards (known then as calling cards).

Today's modern wallet, which has many different slots for our many cards, was invented in the 1950's, because of the invention of the first credit card. Wallets virtually remained the same throughout the 20th century, with the exception of the Velcro wallet which was introduced in the 1970's. Late in the 20th century, in 1996, what is known as the All-ett billfold wallet was invented. This type of wallet reduced the bulkiness of the original wallet by nearly half. In the 21st century, wallets have evolved in many ways including numerous shapes, sizes and color, all mostly for stylistic purposes rather than function.

Wallets are a huge hit among pick-pockets, who target people carrying wallets in the pockets of their pants. To avoid this, some wallet owners have chains connecting their wallets to their pants. Other wallet owners have inside pockets on their coats, so that they can not be pick-pocketed without noticing.

Although the wallet was originally designed to carry around cash, in modern society they are more often used for carrying credit cards. With the advanced systems of banks and other money institutes, people feel that carrying around cash is often unnecessary and a hassle. Some people still like to carry around change purses, which can be convenient for small purchases where using a credit card or bank card would be silly and wasteful.

1) According to paragraph 1 wallets                                         [A. have a great value for their owners, В. are an object of men's outfit, C. contain important belongings, D. are seldom used by women]

2) According to paragraph 2   [A, B, C, D]

A wallets were introduced in Massachusetts
В people used the first wallets for small change
C at first wallets looked like tiny leather purses
D the first wallets served for carrying documents

3) It is stated in the passage that   [A, B, C, D]

A the purpose of the wallet has changed overtime
В people prefer paying for small things in cash
C the purse is usually smaller than the wallet
D the ideal shape of the wallet has been found

4) It is NOT mentioned in the passage that wallets are                                    [A. made of various materials, В. often stolen from their owners, C. over three hundred years old, D. used for virtual money]

5) The author states that   [A, B, C, D]
A the wallet wasn't changed for 200 years
В square wallets are multifunctional
C there have been two types of wallets
D modern wallets have become thinner

Read the texts below. For each of the empty spaces (1-5) choose the correct answer.
THOMAS COOK

The father of modern mass tourism was Thomas Cook who organized the first package tour in history. He arranged for the rail company              [would charge, to charge, charging, had charged] one shilling per person for a group of campaigners from Leicester to a rally in Loughborough, eleven miles away.

Cook was paid a share of the fares actually charged to the passengers, as the railway tickets                    [couldn't be issued, couldn’t issue, can’t be issued, can’t issue] at his own price.

There           [has been, have been, were, had been]railway excursions before, but this one included entrance to an entertainment held in private grounds, rail tickets and food for the train journey.

Cook immediately saw the potential of a convenient 'off the peg ' holiday product in       [whose, that, which, whose] everything was included in one cost. Afterwards he pioneered package holidays in both Britain and on the European continent (where Paris and the Alps were                  [most popular, the most popular, far popular, the more popular] destinations).

Part 1. Questions 1-7. There are seven questions in this part. For each question, there are three pictures and a short recording. Choose the correct picture and variant in the box.

1. When and where are they meeting?   [A, B, C]

2. What will Chris get for his birthday?   [A, B, C]

3. What does Mr Jones look like?   [A, B, C]

4. Where is he going to plant the tree?   [A, B, C]

5. What is the man going to buy?   [A, B, C]

6. Which is Gary’s room?   [A, B, C]

7. Which is the best vehicle for the man?   [A, B, C]

   Part 2. Questions 8-13. You will hear a recorded message about an arts festival. For each question, choose the correct variant in the box.

8. The festival takes place from              [12 to 18 May, 12 to 20 May, 12 to 28 May]

9. What is on at the Theatre Royal on 19 May?                 [jazz, opera, classical music]

10. During lunchtime jazz concerts at the Corn Exchange they sell                             [soft drinks and sandwiches, wine and sandwiches, soft drinks and light meals]

11. What is on at the cathedral?        [music, poetry, films]

12. What does the festival programme offer at lckworth?                           [a walk and a book reading, a concert and a meal, a walk and a concert]

13. You can't use a credit card if you book              [by post, by fax, by telephone]

    Part 4. Questions 20-25. Look at six sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Kate, and a boy, George. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.

    20. Kate stopped taking her medicine.     [yes, no]

    21. George thinks Kate should stay away from class.     [yes, no]

    22. Kate had an accident on her bike last week.     [yes, no]

    23. George thinks Mr Gray is a lazy lecturer.     [yes, no]

    24. Kate will miss three lectures.     [yes, no]

    25. Kate wants to stay at home at the weekend.     [yes, no]

Match the picture with the right name of the house.