ECL TEST 3

Reading Comprehension (Part 1)

Read the following text and complete it with the missing parts given below. The first one has
been done for you as an example.
Menza - A Taste from Tourist Central
On entering it is immediately clear that the name Menza must be meant tongue-in-cheek since the
restaurant has nothing in common 0.__________. Guests are welcomed at the door by a friendly
waiter and led to a table. The brown leather benches, orange-striped tablecloths and large-patterned
wallpaper are in a trendy retro style. Happily there is no sign of uncomfortable plastic seats, trays or
long queues at the lunch counter, 1.__________.
For those who favour Hungarian cuisine, 2.__________, sometimes with a slight twist: there is
goulash soup for HUF 890, lecs with eggs for HUF 1,390 as a starter, egg dumplings with lettuce
(HUF 1,290) or mangalica pork medallions with lecs and pearl barley. Diners who want a reminder
of the summer atmosphere on Lake Balaton should order 3. __________ (HUF 1,790). Menza
comes up with innovative combinations and 4.__________ , one example is the chicken breast E d
in `lngos' dough, served with a light, fresh salad.
In addition to the regular menu, it also has seasonal offerings on its weekly menu, and
5.__________. Guests should be warned that although the porcini soup tastes delicious, I still felt
6.__________.
A much better option is the grilled camembert with pears in a red wine sauce.
The portion is just the right size, the camembert is sort but does not run onto the plate and is
delicious with the sweet red pears. Diners can choose a Hungarian wine to complement the meal,
7.__________, which is also supplemented with weekly specials.
The dessert choices of waffles, sour cream dumplings and poppy seed noodles bear a greater
resemblance to cafeterias, 8._________. The waffles for example are almost outdone by the
chocolate, vanilla or strawberry cream which accompanies them. 9.__________ should take a look
at the seasonal menu, which includes fruit flans.
All in all Menza is worth a visit. Since it is one of the most popular and busiest restaurants of the
dozens on Liszt Ferenc tr, 10.__________. Guests should be clear, ~however, that the prices also
bear very little resemblance to those of a student refectory.
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reserving a table in advance is a good idea

from the restaurant's extensive list
with the Hungarian term for a student canteen
proves that Hungarian-style cooking doesnt have to be too heavy
its heavy effect on the stomach hours later
all the classic dishes are on the menu
where the quality is often poor
which is often a characteristic feature of student canteens
the fish with chips and pickled gherkins
it is very popular with tourist visiting the capital
currently it features autumnal dishes with mushrooms and grapes
tips are not customary in this kind of food outlets
those looking for a slightly lighter dessert

Reading Comprehension (Part 2)

You are going to read a text about football. First look at the chart below and read the
statements. As you read, decide if the following statements 1-10 are true, false, or not stated in
the text. Put an X in the appropriate column. The first one has been done for you as an example.
You have half a minute to read the statements, N.B. This task is meant to serve as practice, but
this kind of task cannot be found in the real exam.
Wolves Dominate in Budapest's Derby
Two months ago the Cowboys and the Wolves fought an exciting battle for the Hungarian
championship. ln the rematch the Wolves won confidently, leaving no doubt that they are in the race
for the final again in the Central-European Football League (CEFL). Budapest Cowboys - Budapest
Wolves 22:61.
The Wolves started impressively as they blocked a punt on the Cowboys' first drive, setting up Obi
Mbagwu's easy score from 9 yards out. The answer was almost immediate by the opponent. After
Gbor Kalovits' big catch, Andre Byno brought his team to the one-yard line, and then into the end
zone. Two drives later Krisztin Piros returned a shor punt 35 yards for a touchdown. This was the
standout receiver's third punt return touch-down in CEFL this season. The first quarter ended with a
score of 13-7.
California native Obi Mbagwu once again found his way to the end zone in the second, this time
from 40 yards out. The Cowboys had to put some points on the board to keep them m the game. n
a long drive the Canadian Byno scored his second rushing touchdown with only a minute lelt on
the clock. Not knowing the rivalry going on between the two top teams m Hungary, one would have
expected the Wolves to just run the clock down, but they thought otherwise. Quarterback Attila
Lendvai engineered a perfect drive highlighted by two spectacular passes. The first one to Csand
Kirly in a small opening between three defenders and the second to Mbagwu from 16 yards for the
touchdown with only 2 seconds lelt.
Although the Cowboys kickoff team started the third quarter with a touchdown from a fumble, the
Wolves were unstoppable from that point on. After a 40-yard kick return by Csand Kirly, Lendvai
connected with the receiver from 50 yards for six. n their next possession the Wolves quarterback
once again found Kirly for a touchdown, and this made it 20-41 after the successful extra.
In the fourth quarter backup Norbert Erdlyi found the endzone once, and spring season's starter
Lszl Csizmazia - returning from a summer job from the States this week - ran in rn-o more to seal
the victory. The Cowboys were able to score on a blocked extra as Mihly Bnfi returned the ball
for 9 yards for 2 points, butit was too little too late for them.
The game showed Hungarian fans that the Wolves are still well ahead of the pack in Hungary. It also
serves as a nice confidence booster for the red-and-black team, since they are playing a solid CNC
Gladiators team this Saturday. The Austrians beat the Wolves for he first time in five meetings this
spring, sending the Hungarian boys on a 1-3 streak.

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1

It was dubious that the Wolves would win.

The Cowboys are sure to play in the final of the CentralEuropean Football League.
2 The Cowboys worked hard to keep themselves in the game.
3 The rivalry between the two teams has been going on for a long
time.
4 The Wolves were expected to just run the clock down and wait
for the match to end.
5 The Wolves did not meet expectations.
6 The Wolves could not be stopped from the second quarter.
7 They scored more in the last quarter than in the third one.
8 Csizmazia returned from the States not long before the match.
9 The Wolves are considered much better than the rest of
Hungarian teams.
10 The Wolves have lost against the Gladiators on several
occasions.

True

False
X

Not in
the text

Writing (Part 1)
You have heard some alarming stories about bullying in your country. You decide to share them
with a foreign friend of yours. In your essay focus on the following aspects of the topic:
explain why you think it is important to raise awareness about the issue of violent acts in
schools;
mention a case/cases that have attracted your attention in particular;
try to find some reasons why the number of such cases has risen;
give suggestions what could be done to improve the situation;
ask your friend whether he/she has encountered similar cases in his/her country.
Write your letter in 200 words.
Begin your letter in the following way.
Dear Jane,
I am worried to hear that there has been another violent act in a nearby school.
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Writing (Part 2)
Globalisation is an issue that comes up more and more often these days. You decide to discuss
the topic with a friend of yours. In your letter focus on the following ideas:
explain in what contexts the term globalisation has arisen;
discuss how it can affect the everyday life of ordinary people in your country and mention
some of its advantages and disadvantages;
give your personal opinion on the issue;
ask for your friend's opinion.
Write your letter in 200 words.
Begin your letter in the following way.
Dear Paul,
I have just seen a programme on globalisation on TV and...
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