Test 6

Task 1

Read the text below. Match choices (A—H) to (1—5). There are three choices you don't need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

TIPS ON BEING HAPPY

1 Free yourself from negative emotions such as, guilt, anger, doubt, fear, resentment, and worry. Your goal in this area should be to constantly examine, and then eliminate the negative emotions you find in your own life. This is, quite possibly, the largest part of finding true happiness.

2 Imagine yourself as perfectly healthy. Good health is another huge key to achieving true happiness. You become what you think and imagine. Imagine yourself eating the right things, exercising, and being happy whe n you look in the mirror.

3 You need to take the time to examine your past experiences in order to fully understand your current thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. You must learn to forgive others and embrace all the experiences, good and bad, that have shaped who you are today. Only then can you move forward to becoming the best you possible.

4 A true measure of your personality is the loving and intimate relationships you have. If you are involved in relationships you know are unhealthy, it's time to make a change. Strive to be around people who love you, build you up, and whom you look up to.

5 This is about living on purpose. You need a commitment to something greater than yourself if you want to find happiness. Start thinking about how you can use your talents, personality, and skills to make the world a better place.

A Spend more time going out

В Try to be physically fit

C Analyze what you have lived through

D Don't discuss your private life

E Develop harmony and peace of mind

F Improve other people's lives

G Read humorous books

H Review your contacts

1 -   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

2 -   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

3 -   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

4 -   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

5 -   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

TASK 2

Read the text below. For questions (6—10) choose the correct answer (А, В, C, or D). Write your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Halloween has its roots in Samhain (pronounced sow-in), an ancient harvest festival held at the end of the Celtic year. The festival marked the end of summe r and the beginning of the dark wintertime. It wa s believed the spirits of the dead returned on this eve to damage crops and play tricks on the living. It wa s also believed that the Celtic priests, or Druids, were able to mak e predictions about the future,, which they did during large bonfire celebrations where they wore animal skins and sacrificed crops and animals to the spirits. In early A.D., Romans came to the Celtic territories of moder n day England, Scotland and Northern France, and were the first people to influence the celebration of Samhain. They brought their own holidays: Feralia, the Roma n day to honor the dead in late October, as well as another holiday to honor Pomona, the Roma n goddess of fruit and trees. It is possible that this Roma n influence is the reason apples are given out and bobbed for on Halloween. By 800 A.D., Christianity spread to the Celtic Territories and brought with it another holiday, "All Saints Day." Pope Boniface IV, the designator of All Saints Day, wa s likely trying to replace Samhain with a similar but holier holiday meant to honor saints and martyrs. Later on, All Saints Day wa s renamed "All Hallows " and thus the day of Samhain (Oct. 31st) began to be called "All Hallows Eve," and eventually shortened to "Hallowe'en." All of the holidays that were melded together to create our modern version of Halloween involved dressing up in one way or another. The celebrators of Samhain wore animal skins at their bonfire celebrations and those that observed "All Saints Day " often dressed as saints or angels. Later on me n in Scotland would impersonate the dead on the day, explaining the ghoulish tradition we still observe. During the mid 1800's, Irish and English immigrants flooded the United States and brought Halloween with them. From these immigrants we received the Halloween traditions we recognize today, however skewed they are now. For instance, the.first trick-or-treaters were far from today's smiling children with commercialized costumes. They lived in Medieval England, and practiced "souling," in which poor people would beg for sweet breads, in return for praying for the families' souls. Later, the immigrants wh o brought Halloween to Americ a would develop their own version of trick-or-treating, but it didn't become popular here until the 1930s. Wha t used to be just a singular holiday with minima l things to purchase has turned into an entire "Halloween Season." Between decorative lights and lawn ornaments, elaborate costumes and loads of candy, the average American spends a pretty penny on this fall holiday. However popular Halloween has become , the recession has affected spending for this year's spooky night. Spending is down, according the National Retail Federation. Shoppers will spend an average of $56.31 on the holiday compared to $66.54 in 2008. Some ways people are cutting down include making homemad e costumes, using last year's decorations and buying less expensive candies. For the children's sake, let's hope everyone doesn't resort to giving out apples and pennies. Didn't you just hate that as a kid?

6 It is stated in paragraph 1 that .

A the Celtic priests could foresee further events

В the Druids wore skins of the sacrificed animals

C Halloween used to be celebrated at the end of the summer

D the Druids' animal skins put off the spirits of the dead   [A, B, C, D]

7 According to paragraph 2 .

A Romans influenced the early Celtic religion

В Romans turned Samhain into Halloween

C people in France didn't celebrate Halloween till early A.D.

D the origins of some Halloween traditions are uncertain   [A, B, C, D]

8 The name of the holiday .

A has nothing to do with harvest or crops

В appeared on the Celtic Territories

C has been in use since 800 A.D.

D was introduced by a pope   [A, B, C, D]

9 It can be inferred from the passage that .

A different cultures have the same traditions of keeping Halloween

В immigrants in the U S had no money to buy their children sweets

C Halloween has become a commercialized holiday

D Halloween traditions have changed a lot since the 1930s    [A, B, C, D]

10 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage?

A The holiday arrangements now last a long while.

В Americans set decorations outside their homes.

C Kids prefer getting sweets to getting apples or other fruit.

D People now have to reduce the amount of Halloween expenses.   [A, B, C, D]

TASK З

Read the texts below. Match choices (A—H) to (11—16). There are two choices you don't need to use. Mar k your answers on the separate answer sheet.

11 Broadland Cycle Hir e Explore the countryside around the Norfolk Broads by bike. Adults' and children's bikes for hire with tagalongs, baby seats and trailers. Tandems available. Helmets, locks, pumps available. Free route maps. Located in the car park at BeWILDerwood on A 1062. Adult cycles from $10 per day. Children's from $7 per day. Open daily in School Holidays. Other times by appointment. Phone: 07887 480331 www. broadlandcyclehire.co.uk

12 Riverside Rentals Stunning self-catering riverside, waterside and countryside holiday cottages on the Norfolk Broads and surrounding idyllic village locations, most with own mooring. Pets & families welcome. Sleep from 2 to 11 people. We're here to make your holiday dreams come true, call us now or visit our website. Web: www.riverside-rentals.co.uk 17 Lowe r Street, Horning, Norfolk NR128A A

13 Fairhaven Unique woodland garden with private broad.- Dogs on leads welcome. ~ Children's nature trail. ~ Wheelchair accessible. ~ Programme of events. ~ Woodland activity centre. ~ Tearooms and cafes that use the best, great-tasting local and seasonal ingredients, locally produced food and drink. ~ Plant sales. ~ Open daily from 10 am. For your free copy contact Aylsham Tourist Information Centre 01263 733903 or download www.visitbroadland.co.uk

14 Lathams A great family day out! Pottering about on the broads? Then pop into Potter Heigham! Clothing. Gifts. Gardening. Groceries. Fishing Tackle Shop. Coffee Shop. Plus much, much more at amazing low prices every day. Open 7 days a week. Bridge Street, Potter Heigham, Norfolk NR29 5 JE. Tel.: 01692 670080 www.lathams-potter-heigham.co.uk

15 Canoeing Many of the most beautiful parts of the Broads can only be seen by boat and Canadian canoes are a great way to discover the delights of this fragile wetland. Canoeing allows exploration of all but the smallest of the waterways of the Broads - it's ideal for exploring the headwaters (less tidal waters). We don't recommend canoeing in the lower reaches. If you do, you need to be extremely experienced, fit and able. Canoe hire from over 10 locations throughout the Broads. The Canoe Man. Tel.: 01603 499177 www.thecanoeman.com

16 Burgh Castle Please check opening times Remains of the 3d century Roma n fort built to defend the coast from Saxon raiders. Situated on the edge of the River Waveney with views over Breydon Water and Halvergate Marshes. tel 01223 582700 www. englisgheritage. org. uk

Which of the advertisements informs about

A the necessity to have special skills?

В a possibility to buy souvenirs?

C an opportunity to visit a historic place?

D a place to get the necessary equipment?

E a quiet holiday in a beautiful place?

F a good place for hunting and fishing?

G the necessity to book a holiday beforehand?

H a possibility for the disabled to use the place?

11   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

12   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

13   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

14   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

15   [A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H]

16   [A, B, C, D, F, G, H]