Olvasott szövegértés
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Pairing
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Pairing
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True or false
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Short word
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Nyelvhelyesség
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Missing words
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Qiuz
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Missing words
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Hallott szöveg értése
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Short answer
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True or false
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Quiz
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Olvasott szövegértés
In the following interview with a sign language interpreter the questions have been removed. Your task is to write the letters of the questions (A-L) next to the appropriate numbers (1-8).  There are two extra questions that you do not need.  Write the letters in the white boxes as in the example (0). 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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In this article about public speaking, some parts of sentences have been left out. Your task is to reconstruct the text by filling in the gaps (9-16) from the list (A-L) below.  Remember that there are two extra phrases that you will not need.  Write the letters in the white boxes next to the numbers as in the example (0).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



 
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Read this article about a meeting for Santas and then read the sentences (17-23) following it. Mark a sentence 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. 
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY 

The congress has three main aims. 



B
C
A
Read this article about a meeting for Santas and then read the sentences (17-23) following it. Mark a sentence 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. 
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY 

His or her clothes are also an important part of Santa’s success. 



A
C
B
Read this article about a meeting for Santas and then read the sentences (17-23) following it. Mark a sentence 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. 
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY 

According to Santa Cherry, you can still be a good Santa without being kind and loving. 



C
B
A
Read this article about a meeting for Santas and then read the sentences (17-23) following it. Mark a sentence 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. 
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY 

The Bakken amusement park is very popular among Santas. 



A
C
B
Read this article about a meeting for Santas and then read the sentences (17-23) following it. Mark a sentence 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. 
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

  Santas have debates about questions such as how much they should spend on the presents.



B
C
A
Read this article about a meeting for Santas and then read the sentences (17-23) following it. Mark a sentence 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. 
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

Santas are in general agreement about when Santa should arrive with the presents. 



B
C
A
Read this article about a meeting for Santas and then read the sentences (17-23) following it. Mark a sentence 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. 
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

 Santas take part in a competition during the congress. 



C
B
A
Read this article about two lucky sailors and then read the gapped sentences (24-29) following the article.  Your task is to complete the sentences with one or two words only based on the information in the text.  The exact word(s) you need may or may not be in the article.  Write the words on the lines as in the example (0).  


0) The two sailors and their dogs spent ____five months_____ lost in the ocean. 
24) Their   stopped because of bad weather. 
25) The yachtswomen got lucky when a(n)    fisherman    noticed them. 
26) At first, the sailors hoped they would be able to arrive at their
destination   the engine. 
27) The sailors’ only hope was to send out     every day. 
28) The sailors were saved just one   after they were found on
the 24th of October. 
29) The sailors had enough food to last for     in the boat. 

Nyelvhelyesség
You are going to read an article about the origins of Columbus Day, a public holiday in the United States. Some words are missing from the text.  Use the words in brackets to form the words that fit in the gaps (1-7).  Then write the appropriate form of these words on the dotted 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


On Columbus Day, people in the U.S. remember and celebrate the day – October 12,
1492 – when Christopher Columbus landed in the Americas. It became a (0) ___national___ (nation)
holiday in 1937, however, (1)   (celebrate) were held in a number of cities and states on
October 12 as early as the 18th century.
Columbus left Spain for Asia in August 1492. The (2)   (Spain) monarchs, King
Ferdinand and Queen Isabella supported his voyage. Columbus wanted to find a
(3)   (west) sea route to China, India and the famous gold and spice islands of Asia. Most
educated Europeans in Columbus' day understood that the world was round, but they did not
yet know that the Pacific Ocean existed. They thought that only the Atlantic Ocean lay between
Europe and Asia. So two months after his (4)   (depart), instead of Asia, Columbus
landed in the Bahamas.
Columbus crossed the Atlantic several more times before his (5)   (die) in 1506.
However, it wasn’t until his third journey that the great (6)   (explore) finally realized
he hadn't reached Asia but he had found a continent previously (7)   (know) to most
Europeans.
Columbus Day was originally celebrated every October 12, but was changed to the
second Monday in October in 1971. 
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
8) 


carrying
is carrying
who carries
to carry
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
9) 


with
in
from
by
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
10) 


stole
was stealing
have stolen
were stolen
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
11)


than
when
then
after
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
12)


holds
makes
takes
gets
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
13)


reminded
refused
respected
required
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
14)


may
must
might
can
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
15)


what is worn
is worn
wearing
worn
You are going to read an article about a strange sport called ‘wife carrying’. Some words are missing from the text.  Choose the most appropriate answer from the options (A-D) for each gap (8-16) in the text. 
16)


will drop
have dropped
is dropped
drops
You are going to read an article about sleeping cars designed by George Pullman, whose company manufactured and operated railroad cars. Some words are missing from the text.  Your task is to write the missing words on the dotted lines (17-25) after the text.  Use only one word in each gap.  There is an example (0) at the beginning.  


Sleeping cars (0) __were__ introduced in 1838 in the US to provide "hotel" sleeping
accommodation on overnight passenger trains. However, they were (17)   commonly used
until the late 1850s. George Pullman began manufacturing and operating sleeping cars in 1859.
Pullman believed that if he wanted his sleeping cars to (18)   successful, he
needed to provide a wide variety of services to travelers. He hired porters (19)   provided
polite and efficient service to passengers. The porters greeted the passengers, and helped them
settle into their rooms. They (20)   care of the passengers’ needs while they were on
board. They were responsible (21)   the air conditioning and heating systems, making
the beds (22)   evening, cleaning the rooms, shining shoes, mailing letters and telegrams,
and bringing meals into rooms on request.
Soon, Pullman’s sleeping car became the public favourite, and sleeping cars were called
Pullman cars. Pullman porters were referred to as "George" (the name of the company's
founder) (23)   travelers.
The company employed African-American ex-slaves (24)   Pullman porters.
Since Pullman offered better pay and security (25)   most other jobs open to African
Americans at the time, it was a respected job in black communities. 

Hallott szöveg értése
In this section, you will hear some information about a strange house.  Your task is to complete the sentences with one word or number in each gap. Use the exact word that you hear in the recording.  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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0) Simon Dale is a self-employed photographer.
1. Simon’s house cost him only £   to build. 
2. Besides a saw, he only used a(n)   and a few nails to build his home. 
3. Simon’s father-in-law is a(n)   . 
 
4. To make the roof waterproof, Simon covered it with sheets of   .
5. Finally, the house was covered with a layer of   so that it would blend
into its surroundings. 
6. In the house,   is produced by a wood-burner. 
7. There is a spring close-by, which provides   for the house. 
8. Simon’s wife is a writer and a(n)   .
9. Two of Simon’s most important   to build the house were self-belief
and readiness to work hard. 
In this section you will hear about a strange incident involving a bear in Colorado Springs, the United States.  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 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 make your decision about the answers.
Task No. 2. 
 
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

Danielle’s husband made a video of the strange incident. 




A
C
B
In this section you will hear about a strange incident involving a bear in Colorado Springs, the United States.  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 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 make your decision about the answers.
Task No. 2. 
 
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

The bear went straight to the fridge without looking into the car. 



B
C
A
In this section you will hear about a strange incident involving a bear in Colorado Springs, the United States.  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 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 make your decision about the answers.
Task No. 2. 
 
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

The door of the refrigerator and freezer was open. 



C
B
A
In this section you will hear about a strange incident involving a bear in Colorado Springs, the United States.  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 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 make your decision about the answers.
Task No. 2. 
 
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

Danielle used the car horn to frighten away the bear. 



A
B
C
In this section you will hear about a strange incident involving a bear in Colorado Springs, the United States.  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 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 make your decision about the answers.
Task No. 2. 
 
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
A = TRUE
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

After leaving the garage, the bear immediately ran away.



B
C
A
In this section you will hear about a strange incident involving a bear in Colorado Springs, the United States.  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 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 make your decision about the answers.
Task No. 2. 
 
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

 
Colorado Wildlife Agency believe that the bear had stolen ice-cream from another garage.



A
B
C
In this section you will hear about a strange incident involving a bear in Colorado Springs, the United States.  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 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 make your decision about the answers.
Task No. 2. 
 
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

The bear is seriously underweight for his age. 



B
C
A
In this section you will hear about a strange incident involving a bear in Colorado Springs, the United States.  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 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 make your decision about the answers.
Task No. 2. 
 
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
A = TRUE 
B = FALSE 
C = THE TEXT DOES NOT SAY

The bear will have to be killed because it might be dangerous for children. 



A
C
B
In this section, you are going to hear a radio interview with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football superstar, talking about his childhood.  Your task is to circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the right. Please note that in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at least one correct answer. This means you will have to circle one or two letters.  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 make your decision about your answers. 
Task No. 3.  
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
Rosengard … 


was considered a bad area.
has changed for the better.
In this section, you are going to hear a radio interview with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football superstar, talking about his childhood.  Your task is to circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the right. Please note that in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at least one correct answer. This means you will have to circle one or two letters.  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 make your decision about your answers. 
Task No. 3.  
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Zlatan thinks that the area he came from made him …  


tough.
self-confident.
In this section, you are going to hear a radio interview with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football superstar, talking about his childhood.  Your task is to circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the right. Please note that in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at least one correct answer. This means you will have to circle one or two letters.  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 make your decision about your answers. 
Task No. 3.  
  (Click on the link above to hear the text!)
Zlatan … 


thinks that his example can be followed.
feels bad about the place where he came from.
In this section, you are going to hear a radio interview with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football superstar, talking about his childhood.  Your task is to circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the right. Please note that in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at least one correct answer. This means you will have to circle one or two letters.  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 make your decision about your answers. 
Task No. 3.  
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After Zlatan’s parents got divorced, he … 


lost a lot of weight.
accepted his stepfather quite easily.
In this section, you are going to hear a radio interview with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football superstar, talking about his childhood.  Your task is to circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the right. Please note that in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at least one correct answer. This means you will have to circle one or two letters.  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 make your decision about your answers. 
Task No. 3.  
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Zlatan ... 


used the postman’s bike for a long time.
stole bikes to get to football trainings.
In this section, you are going to hear a radio interview with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football superstar, talking about his childhood.  Your task is to circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the right. Please note that in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at least one correct answer. This means you will have to circle one or two letters.  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 make your decision about your answers. 
Task No. 3.  
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Zlatan … 


understands why his friends still steal.
bought a shop for his old friends.
In this section, you are going to hear a radio interview with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football superstar, talking about his childhood.  Your task is to circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the right. Please note that in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at least one correct answer. This means you will have to circle one or two letters.  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 make your decision about your answers. 
Task No. 3.  
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Zlatan’s headmistress … 


) thought Zlatan would get into serious trouble one day.
said Zlatan was among the worst pupils she had ever had.
In this section, you are going to hear a radio interview with Zlatan Ibrahimović, the Swedish football superstar, talking about his childhood.  Your task is to circle the letter(s) of the correct answer(s) in the boxes on the right. Please note that in this task both answers may be correct. However, there is always at least one correct answer. This means you will have to circle one or two letters.  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 make your decision about your answers. 
Task No. 3.  
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Zlatan admits that he …  


sometimes only went to school to eat.
was a noisy and violent pupil.
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