This freedom in Paragraph 7 (“This freedom ended up being one of the most enjoyable aspects of my trip …”) refers to … 1) not recognizing anyone. 2) going out. 3) eating what you …

Which statement about the author’s restaurant experience is FALSE? 1) The thought of dining alone was uncomfortable. 2) The author had a substantial meal. 3) Everyone in the resta…

The author was not sure her idea to travel alone was good because… 1) no one she knew ever travelled alone. 2) it is difficult to take photos when you are alone. 3) there was evid…

It often seems to foreigners that British food … 1) hasn’t been cooked long enough. 2) doesn’t include raw vegetables. 3) often tastes too hot and spicy. 4) is lacking in variety …

According to Pete Phrase, the British haven’t invented complex recipes because they … 1) prefer to use mainly basic ingredients. 2) appreciate the original taste of the products. …

Which statement is NOT true according to Pete Phrase? 1) Foreigners know few English dishes. 2) The English prefer home cooked dishes. 3) Prices in English restaurants are low. 4)…

The word this in Paragraph 4 (“... this is because we have no “cuisine” ourselves...”) refers to the fact that … 1) there are a lot of immigrants in Britain. 2) all the best food …

American journalist Bill Marsano implies that … 1) the British initially conquered lands to get better food. 2) the creation of the British empire was a long process. 3) the life …

The word substantial (“Dinner is always the most substantial meal...”) in Paragraph 7 is synonymous to … 1) fattening. 2) nourishing. 3) delicious. 4) balanced. The wordsubstantia…

The main aim of the text is to … 1) give food for thought. 2) disprove stereotypes. 3) advertise British food. 4) criticise foreign cuisines. The main aim of the text is to…; give…

The author thinks using a bike now is easier because of … 1) prices for bikes. 2) improved weather. 3) environmental laws. 4) roads free of cars. The author thinksusing a bike now…

What does the author most probably refer to calling parking a bit of a hassle in “…parking in our city can be a bit of a hassle” (paragraph 2)? 1) High costs of parking. 2) Paying…

According to the text, the prices for gas in the author’s region … 1) are higher than in other regions. 2) are lower than last year. 3) are almost the same as for parking. 4) have…

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the article as a benefit of cycling for health? 1) Keeping in shape. 2) Feeling happier. 3) Training your muscles. 4) Curing mental dise…

It is implied that the author’s city … 1) needs more places to bike. 2) is well - equipped for cyclists. 3) has a lot of extra signs. 4) is building new cycle lanes. It is implied…

What does the author say about bike theft? 1) It is police officers’ job to protect bikes from being stolen. 2) Complex measures should be taken to protect bikes. 3) Protection of…

The main goal of the article is to … 1) encourage readers to rent a bike. 2) discuss the drawbacks of cycling. 3) get people to choose cycling over driving. 4) advise on how to av…

The author claims that parkour … 1) represents an elite sport. 2) requires a lot of effort. 3) is very affordable. 4) has been popularized by the media. The author claims that par…

The origins of parkour moves could be found in … 1) a military training programme. 2) European art. 3) the games of Paris teenagers. 4) the Vietnamese culture. The origins of park…

According to the author, the rules of parkour are … 1) very complicated. 2) difficult to follow. 3) not defined. 4) limited to one only. According to the author, the rules of park…

According to the author, a parkour participant begins with … 1) buying a pair of shoes. 2) acquiring protection gear. 3) learning how to fall safely. 4) taking choreography lesson…

According to the author, for some participants parkour expresses … 1) the power of creativity. 2) an effortless life. 3) the beauty of movement. 4) unity with nature. According to…

According to the text, the introduction of free - running … 1) is widely supported by enthusiasts. 2) will ultimately replace parkour. 3) has had little impact on traditional park…

Comparing parkour and free - running, the author claims that … 1) free - running is more showy. 2) parkour is more popular. 3) their rules don’t differ. 4) free - running is more …

How does the author feel about his graduation? 1) Regretful. 2) Doubtful. 3) Worried. 4) Satisfied. How does the author feel about his graduation?; Regretful.; Doubtful.; Worried.…

While in college, the author expected that … 1) his diploma wouldn’t help him find a well - paid job. 2) the university clubs would be beneficial for job search. 3) he would work …

The expression set you apart in “the most helpful things to set you apart from others” (paragraph 5) is closest in meaning to “make somebody sound …” 1) different. 2) suitable. 3)…

Which of the following is NOT offered by the author's university as a support in seeking internships? 1) Online tips for finding internships. 2) Meetings with prospective employer…

What is the author’s overall attitude to internships? 1) They should be available for students to apply. 2) It is too difficult to combine studies and work. 3) It is important to …

Why do companies want people with work experience, according to the text? 1) They mistrust college degrees. 2) They lack personnel for teaching. 3) They can save efforts teaching …

What is the main goal of the article? 1) To share the author's experience of internships. 2) To help students find an internship. 3) To warn students against wrong career choices.…

In the author’s opinion, an ideal occupation is the one that... 1) makes you enjoy every moment of your working life. 2) brings you satisfaction most of the time. 3) does not requ…

Which aspect of a satisfactory occupation is NOT mentioned in Paragraph 3? 1) It suits your individuality. 2) The pay is adequate. 3) What you do is easy. 4) Job prospects are bri…

One in Paragraph 4 (“… if you can’t afford to hire one …”) most probably refers to … 1) a business counselor. 2) a career advisor. 3) a tutor. 4) a librarian. Onein Paragraph 4 (“…

Alumnus in Paragraph 5 (“As an alumnus, you may be able to access them.”) most probably means … 1) a job applicant. 2) a library user. 3) a member of society. 4) a college graduat…

According to the text, to choose a career it is necessary to... 1) ignore all the advice you get. 2) take into account your parents’ advice. 3) try working in different places. 4)…

Which statement about the choice of occupation is FALSE, according to the text? 1) It is necessary to choose university according to job requirements. 2) You may need to talk to p…

The purpose of this text is to … 1) persuade. 2) criticise. 3) advise. 4) entertain. The purpose of this text is to …; persuade.; criticise.; advise.; entertain.

Which is the recent trend in taking a gap year, according to the article? 1) More Europeans than Americans now take a gap year. 2) Famous people start taking a gap year more regul…

It is implied that continuing into graduate school without a break may … 1) bring positive results for some. 2) help students achieve their goals. 3) result in feeling ill and exh…

What is meant by a conveyor - belt mindset in “I call it the ‘conveyor belt mindset’” (paragraph 3) in the article? 1) Choosing what you need to do carefully. 2) Having a variety …

Which makes a gap year especially meaningful, according to Julia Fires’ opinion? 1) Travelling to other countries. 2) Developing some new abilities. 3) Having a volunteer experien…

Which is NOT true about official information on gap years? 1) After - college gappers’ motives differ from those before college. 2) Having a gap year is becoming more wide - sprea…

According to the survey of gap - year takers, the majority of them wanted to … 1) visit other countries. 2) get work experience. 3) improve their skills. 4) have a rest from studi…

Which is the author’s overall view on taking a gap year expressed in the last paragraph? 1) You need to develop your gap - year program yourself. 2) Gappers should do something us…

The author describes the meeting with the woman as … 1) the funniest event in his life. 2) a challenge to his open - mindedness. 3) a source of his knowledge of edible gold. 4) a …

The phrase “… make an attempt to distil” in “… make an attempt to distil the essence of some of these claims” (paragraph 3) means to … 1) try to explain. 2) stress. 3) find the or…

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason why restaurants use culinary gold? 1) It can be used on various dishes. 2) It appears to be an exotic decoration. 3) It adds a …

The author tends to trust the information about gold colloid because … 1) the number of atoms in particles is known. 2) it helped with his rheumatoid arthritis. 3) he’s a speciali…

The author refers to the substance found by David Hudson as “mysterious” because … 1) it has unusual properties. 2) its health benefits are magnificent. 3) it was discovered by ch…