Olvasott szöveg értése

In the following article about technology addiction, seven headings have been removed. Your task is to write the letters of the headings (A-I) next to the appropriate numbers (1-6). There are two extra headings that you do not need. Write the letters in the white boxes as in the example (0).

0. C

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Read this article about test anxiety, where sentences have been removed. Your task is to reconstruct the text by filling in the gaps (7-12) from the list (A-I) below. Write the letters in the white boxes next to the numbers as in the example (0). There are two extra letters that you do not need.

0. C

7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.

Read this article about life in space and then read the statements (13-20) following it. Your task is to decide whether the statements are true or not. Mark a statement A if it is true according to the article. Mark it B if it is false according to the article. Mark it C if there is not enough information in the text to decide if the sentence is true or not. An example has been given for you. A = TRUE B = FALSE C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

13) The vacuum of space does not immediately kill a person without any protection.

A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

14) Cleaning used water on the ISS requires a significant amount of energy.

A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

15) Without a supply of water, astronauts would not be able to eat.

A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

16) Typically, astronauts want stronger flavours in their food in space.

A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

17) Most astronauts lose weight during the period they spend in space.

A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

18) Due to weightlessness, regular exercise is less important in space than on Earth.

A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

19) Astronauts on the same mission often play music together.

A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

20) The wonders of space provide astronauts with better entertainment than regular free-time activities back on Earth.

Read this article about how people can sometimes help each other at difficult times. In the text, some parts of sentences have been left out. Your task is to reconstruct the text by filling in the gaps from the list. Write the letters (A-L) in the white boxes next to the numbers (21-27) as in the example (0). There are three extra letters you will not need.

0. C

21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27.

Nyelvhelyesség

You are going to read an article about a new rule on taking animals on planes. Some words are missing from the text. Use the words in brackets to form the words that fit in the gaps (1-9). Then write the appropriate form of these words on the lines after the text. There might be cases when you do not have to change the word in brackets. Use only one word for each gap. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

US airlines will no (0) ___longer___ (long) be required to transport emotional support animals after
passengers insisted on bringing on board their horses, pigs, peacocks and turkeys for
(1) (psychology) reasons. Wednesday’s rule change by the US Department of
Transportation now says only dogs (2) (qualify) as support or service animals. The
new rule defines such dogs as “individually trained to do work or perform tasks for the benefit
of a person with a disability”, and says other animals should be treated by airlines as pets that
can be placed in the cargo hold for a fee.
Previously, the federal government had no law (3) (regard) emotional support
animals. Due to state-level regulations, emotional support animals, (4) (like) pets,
were allowed to travel for free. Airlines were required to accommodate them in the cabin despite
(5) (complain) from passengers. There have been several incidents of misbehaving
animals causing (6) (injure) to passengers and flights crews. Some of those incidents
have led to lawsuits.
“The Department of Transportation’s final rule will protect the travelling public and airline
crewmembers from (7) (train) animals in the cabin,” Airlines for America President
Nicholas E. Calio said in a (8) (state). The long-awaited (9) (decide) was
applauded by airline industries and airline employee unions.

You are going to read an article about a special natural site. Some words are missing from the text. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (10-18) in the text. Write the letter of the appropriate answer in the white box.

10.

stay behind

don’t apply

appears strong

can’t count

11.

inspired

enormous

attracting

impressive

12.

too

although

however

either

13.

that

how

what

which

14.

ever after

after all

ever since

forever

15.

must

had

needs

16.

considered it

have been expected

once believed

think so

17.

Otherwise

Still

Therefore

Furthermore

18.

whether

how

Anyway

But

However

You are going to read an article about a mystery in a Welsh village. Some words are missing from the text. Your task is to write the missing words on the dotted lines (19-26) after the text. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

For 18 months, residents of a village in Wales have been mystified as to (0) ___why___ their
broadband internet crashed every morning.
Now engineers have finally identified the reason: a second-hand television that gave off a
signal (19) broke the connection. A team of engineers have become heroes in the
village of Aberhosan after finally finding the source of the problem, according to an
announcement from Openreach, the company that runs the UK's digital network.
Earlier, local experts (20) visited the village several times and found no fault with
the network. They even replaced cables in the area to try and solve the problem, but with
(21) success at all.
Then local engineer Michael Jones called in assistance from experts at the Openreach chief
engineer team. After (22) out numerous tests, engineers had a theory that the problem
could be caused by an episode called “single high-level impulse noise” (SHINE), in
(23) an appliance produces electrical interference that has an impact on broadband
connections. Engineers used a special device and walked up and down the village at 6 a.m. to
see (24) they could locate an electrical noise.
At 7 a.m. the device picked up a large burst of electrical noise coming from a property in the
village. It turned out that at 7 a.m. every morning the occupant switched on their old TV, which
(25) turn knocked out broadband for the entire village.
Since the old TV was retired, (26) have been no more problems with the
connection, said Openreach.

You will read an article on the practical application of artificial intelligence (AI). Most lines have a word that shouldn’t be there. It's either grammatically incorrect or does not fit the meaning of the text. Read the text, and then copy the next word after each line. Some lines are correct. Mark these lines with OK. The task starts with two examples (0).

0. the
0. OK

27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35.

Hallott szöveg értése

In this section you will hear an interesting story about an engagement ring. Your task will be to write the letter of the correct answer in the boxes on the right. First, you will have some time to look at the task, and then we will play the whole recording in one piece. Then, after a short pause, you will hear the recording again, but this time we will play the text in shorter sections to give you enough time to write down your answers.

Task.No 1.

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John had decided to propose to Daniella … before they went to New York.

months

days

years

Task.No 1.

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John found Central Park the ideal place to propose because it was …

a beautiful day with young people all around.

a nice fall day with only a few people around.

leafy green with happy people.

Task.No 1.

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Daniella … John’s proposal.

was lost for words after

hesitated briefly before accepting

immediately accepted

Task.No 1.

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Daniella …

pretended the ring was the right size.

insisted on wearing the ring.

realized the ring was the wrong size.

Task.No 1.

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Daniella and John were … when the ring disappeared.

standing in Times Square

heading for their hotel

eating in a restaurant

Task.No 1.

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Daniella and John …

made sure the police recorded their names.

lifted the grate with a crow bar to find the ring.

decided to have a nice weekend anyway.

Task.No 1.

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After Daniella and John arrived back home, they …

were told about the social media campaign.

were phoned by the New York Police Deparment.

went to a jewellery store to buy another ring.

Task.No 1.

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The CCTV footage showed … searching for the ring.

Daniella and John

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helpful New Yorkers

In this section you will hear a museum guide describing a famous painting by Francisco Goya. Your task will be to decide whether the following statements are true, false or we do not know because the text does not say, and write the appropriate letter in the boxes on the right. Write A if the statement is true, write B if the statement is false, and write C if the text does not say. First, you will have some time to look at the task, and then we will play the recording twice. Then, after a short pause, you will hear the recording again, but this time we will play the text in shorter sections to give you enough time to make your decision about the answers. A = TRUE B = FALSE C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

. Napoleon’s brother became the king of Spain.

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

The French executed hundreds of Spanish people on the 3rd of May.

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

Goya had never sympathized with the French Revolution.

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

No painter had used light and dark before as powerfully as Goya did

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

Goya finished the painting in the second decade of the 19th century.

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

The light from the moon fell on the soldiers.

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

Goya’s portrayal of the French soldiers shows that they felt no pity for their victims.

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

According to the museum guide, Goya’s painting is as powerful now as it was in the past.

Task.No 2.

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A = TRUE
B = FALSE
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

The man in the white shirt was a well-known aristocrat

In this section, you will listen to some information about fighting off the common cold. Your task will be to write one word or number in each of the gaps below using the exact words that you hear in the recording. First, you will have some time to look at the task, and then we will play the recording twice. Then, after a short pause, you will hear the recording again, but this time we will play the text in shorter sections to give you enough time to write down your answers.

Task.No 3.

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The treatments this article focuses on are called …...home……. .......remedies.......... .

18. A virus which enters our bodies has to fight against systems.

19. The adaptive system creates specific so
that the body can remember the new viruses if they return.

20. The common cold virus confuses our adaptive system because it its .

21. and habits affect how strong our
immune systems are.

22. If we have a balanced diet, supplementing it with vitamins and minerals will make .

23. In a study, either a placebo or a daily garlic supplement were given to 146 .

24. In the placebo group, the 65 colds resulted in of sickness.

25. As far as orange juice is concerned, there is no that it prevents colds, makes symptoms less serious or reduces the length of a cold.

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