The general advice the author’s gives in the last paragraph is … 1) “take quick decisions when applying for a job”. 2) “include the list of your soft skills in your résumé”. 3) “t…

The question that arises when it comes to children playing video games is … 1) whether they all should be accessible. 2) how far kids’ play should be limited. 3) if research suppo…

Fine in paragraph 2 (fine motor skills – which constitute the ability to make tiny movements, and memory) most probably means … 1) quick. 2) perfect. 3) technical. 4) precise. Fin…

This in paragraph 3 (This led the researchers to conclude) refers to the fact that … 1) people restored physical abilities. 2) playing games led to brain changes. 3) life of the d…

According to the text, world construction video games allow one to resolve issues … 1) absent in real life. 2) using creative thinking. 3) unimaginable in reality. 4) on a grander…

Which statement about video games is FALSE, according to the text? 1) Different games can be beneficial. 2) The skills gained are useless in life. 3) Playing games prompts mental …

Which benefit of playing video games for adults is NOT mentioned in the text? 1) Reducing emotional tension. 2) Improving organisational skills. 3) Restoring physical abilities. 4…

The author concludes by saying that though video games have benefits, … 1) some people still oppose them. 2) kids should not be allowed to play. 3) playing time should be controll…

The author thinks that knowing your shopper type will help you … 1) shop more quickly. 2) control your spending. 3) choose things carefully. 4) avoid going shopping. The author th…

The author compares a bargain shopper with a racoon (paragraph 2) to illustrate this type’s … 1) passion for sales. 2) good intuition. 3) rare carelessness. 4) intense curiosity. …

According to the article, the researcher type finds most pleasure in … 1) taking final decisions. 2) comparing products. 3) reading magazines. 4) making a purchase. According to t…

The author defines the impulse buyer as a person who … 1) loves buying beautiful things. 2) gives good advice on shopping. 3) is eager to spend a lot of money. 4) often shops unco…

The expression set in stone in “no price is set in stone” (paragraph 5) is closest in meaning to … 1) fixed. 2) changeable. 3) affordable. 4) right. The expressionset in stonein “…

Which shopper type is focused on buying one particular thing? 1) The negotiator. 2) The loyalist. 3) The man on a mission. 4) The impulse buyer. Which shopper type is focused on b…

In the last paragraph the author is trying to … 1) explain how you can change your shopper type. 2) show how some shopper types are better than others. 3) persuade the readers to …

According to the author, visiting museums in Europe is considered to … 1) become more and more popular. 2) be an integral part of any journey. 3) show the level of one’s education…

What does the author think about museums? 1) The European museums are the best. 2) He finds most of them to be boring. 3) There should be only science museums. 4) He thinks they a…

Which of the following does NOT explain the author’s love for science museums? 1) He loves history of gadgets. 2) There is a chance to see how mechanisms work. 3) It’s possible to…

According to the author, the Conservatory is popular with the … 1) local people. 2) fans of a famous book. 3) English guides. 4) scholars. According to the author, the Conservator…

The reason the archaeological excavations started was the need to … 1) find Merovingian treasures. 2) solve some construction problems. 3) strengthen the basement. 4) prove the st…

“A satellite facility” in phrase “… they opened a satellite facility” (paragraph 6) refers to … 1) a minor educational site. 2) a research area. 3) a place for additional exhibits…

Visiting the museum the author is impressed by … 1) its size, history and facilities. 2) the number of technological exhibits. 3) the mixture of material and immaterial in its env…

The author’s travel experience is … 1) mostly in China. 2) rather limited. 3) strange in a way. 4) quite extensive. The author’s travel experience is …; mostly in China.; rather l…

According to the article, tours may be less expensive … 1) because of an agency’s massive orders. 2) if you book them for a group. 3) because of individual discounts. 4) if you ch…

It is implied that tour travel decreases your … 1) ability to speak with locals. 2) chances of being cheated. 3) culture - related activities. 4) language - learning experience. I…

It in Paragraph 5 (“… even if it did happen.”) most probably refers to … 1) booking accommodation. 2) looking for a new place. 3) security in a hotel. 4) problem with accommodatio…

The author’s backpack was stolen because … 1) his luggage was unwatched. 2) he had to buy some medicine. 3) it was left at the train station. 4) he was on a tour. The author’s bac…

The author believes that a sightseeing programme on organised tours is … 1) more packed 2) less strained 3) overrated 4) undervalued The author believes that a sightseeing program…

What does the author try to achieve in the article? 1) Compare various tour providers. 2) Persuade the reader to choose tours. 3) Describe the benefits of organised travel. 4) War…

What kind of work had the author been doing before she started teaching? 1) Exciting. 2) Skilled. 3) Routine. 4) Unusual. What kind of work had the author been doing before she st…

Counterintuitive in Paragraph 2 most probably means … 1) illogical. 2) worrying. 3) unproductive. 4) easy. Counterintuitivein Paragraph 2 most probably means …; illogical.; worryi…

Ellen Rothnie was surprised by how … 1) fast she became part of Spanish culture. 2) deep her experience was. 3) many classes she had to teach. 4) far she progressed in learning Sp…

Which habit of less successful students is NOT mentioned in the text? 1) They do not monitor their speech. 2) They are too dependent on what they write down. 3) They refuse to spe…

This knowledge in Paragraph 4 (“This knowledge allows you to become more fluent in a language”) refers to the knowledge of … 1) Spanish equivalents of English verbs. 2) translatio…

Which proverb summarises the main idea of Paragraph 5? 1) Where there is a will, there is a way. 2) Actions speak louder than words. 3) Better late than never. 4) Don’t put off un…

Which idea is expressed in Paragraph 6? 1) Teaching is not effective without motivation. 2) The teacher should have a learning experience similar to their students’. 3) One unders…

The word pedigree (“... the extent of Agatha Chistie’s pedigree”) in Paragraph 1 is synonymous to … 1) education. 2) background. 3) discovery. 4) development. The wordpedigree(“..…

What do we learn about Agatha Christie from the second paragraph? 1) She was responsible for the excavation work. 2) Her husband’s work put her off writing novels. 3) Her husband …

The word it in Paragraph 3 (“... I don’t think it has done …”) refers to using … 1) her moisturiser. 2) her good idea. 3) discovered artifacts. 4) a special tool. The worditin Par…

According to Henrietta McCall, Agatha Christie found similarity between archaeology and crime detection because … 1) archaeologists turn out to be criminals. 2) people enjoy disco…

Which statement is TRUE according to the archaeologist Charlotte Trumpler? Agatha Christie … 1) loved solving jigsaw puzzles. 2) could make a whole from parts. 3) used to be a ver…

Why does Charlotte Trumpler admire Christie’s role in archaeology? 1) Her money helped her husband’s expeditions. 2) She promoted Mallowan archaeological research. 3) Her modesty …

What is the main idea of the last paragraph? 1) Little do we know about Agatha Christie’s life. 2) Miss Marple is similar in character to her creator. 3) The famous writer had ver…

According to the text, mental health can be improved if people... 1) avoid hurtful emotions. 2) accept unpleasant feelings. 3) hide difficult emotions. 4) believe in the good. Acc…

The author defines toxic positivity as a way of behaviour that... 1) rejects difficult emotions. 2) encourages positive thoughts. 3) is very similar to optimism. 4) influences oth…

Which consequence of toxic positivity is NOT mentioned in the text? 1) Discouraging people from sharing emotions. 2) Ignoring other people’s negative feelings. 3) Putting the blam…

How does the author explain the reason for toxic positivity? 1) Being jealous. 2) Being proud. 3) Lack of knowledge. 4) Bad habits. How does the author explain the reason for toxi…

It in “It tells people that the emotions...” (paragraph 7) most probably refers to... 1) a feeling of shame. 2) a negative answer. 3) staying optimistic. 4) suffering emotionally.…

How is toxic positivity connected with guilt, according to the author? 1) People feel guilty when they’re happier than others. 2) Toxic positivity makes emotions less valid. 3) It…

What is the main idea of the text? 1) Staying positive will eventually help you out. 2) People having traumatic experiences need special help. 3) It’s ok to experience negative em…