TRAVINH UNIVERSITY

VICTORY INFORMATICS AND FOREIGN LANGUAGECENTER

READING AND WRITING – LEVEL B (A2)
Time allotted: 120 minutes

A. READING COMPREHENSION
PART 1: Read 8 notices (A-E) and 5 statements that explain the notices. Then write (A, B, ... or E)
on your answer sheet.
JULES FOURNIER PLAYS
1. You cannot come here tomorrow. A CLASSICAL GUITAR
Students half price

The ABC cinema closes for two

2. If you want to play music well, you can B weeks today for repairs
study here.
3. You will have to pay more if you come to
this place tomorrow. NEW THEATRE RESTAURANT
Meals half price today only
C

4. You can get cheaper tickets if you are at

college. Piano and guitar courses at City College
D Beginners welcome

5. You can get cheaper tickets if you are at

college. MUSIC STORE
E Low prices on latest CDs
Next two weeks only

Standing or climbing on the

H zoo walls is dangerous

PART 2: Read 5 sentences below and choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. Tick () A, B
or C on the answer sheet.

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1. Richard hates it when there’s a …………………., as he likes to arrive on time.
A. difference B. moment C. delay
2. Richard often watches films during the flights, or …………………. to the person next to him.
A. says B. tells C. talks
3. It’s Sharon’s birthday soon and she has ………………….. her parents for a new racket.
A. told B. asked C. spoken
4. Sharon’s friend has just started playing tennis and Sharon is helping her to ……………….. .
A. copy B. improve C. know
5. Joe and his friends often share a pizza, so the meal doesn’t …………………. too much.
A. cost B. spend C. pay

PART 3:
A. Complete the five conversations. Write A, B or C on the answer sheet.

A. Only the expensive kind.

1. Does the shop sell chocolate? B. No, I don’t think you can.
C. Yes, I’d like to very much.

A. Will he mind?
2. Do you know Raj? B. I’m sure he doesn’t.
C. Not very well.

A. How do you know about that?

3. Can you help me with my homework? B. How long is it going to take?
C. How often do you go there?

A. I don’t agree.
4. We have to turn left at the next traffic lights. B. Not very often.
C. It’s not much.

A. Shall I get it?

5. We’ve just missed the 3 p.m. train. B. In about an hour.
C. Then let’s get the next one.

B. Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Anita say to Ivan? For questions 6-
10, write the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet.

Example: Ivan: Hi Anita. How was your weekend?

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 Anita: …… E……

Ivan: OK, but I had a bit of a problem on Saturday. A She’ll love them.
Anita: (6) .................................
B Did you want to go anywhere special?
Ivan: In a way. I couldn’t find my keys.
Anita: (7) ................................. C How did they get there?
Ivan: Only to the shops. I needed a birthday present
for my mum. D Well, at least you’ve got them now.
Anita: (8) .................................
E Great, thanks. What about yours?
Ivan: I bought some chocolates from the local shop.
Do you think that’ll be OK? F Did you have trouble with your car again?
Anita: (9) .................................
Ivan: I hope so! I found my car keys this morning. G She’ll help you find them.
They were in the bathroom.
H So did you get her anything in the end?
Anita: (10) .................................
Ivan: Yes, so I can drive you home, if you like.

PART 4: Read the article about Indian films. Are sentences 1-5 “Right” (A) or “Wrong” (B)? If
there is not enough information to answer “Right” or “Wrong”, choose “Doesn’t say” (C). Tick ()
A, B or C on the answer sheet.

Bollywood

“Bollywood”, which is the name of the film industry in Mumbai, India, makes almost 1,000 films a
year. Since making its film in 1913, Bollywood has made over 29,000 films. This is a much higher
number than the USA and means it is the biggest film industry in the world. Most Indians like watching
films better than any other free-time activity and ten million of them go to the cinema every day.
Bollywood films tell romantic love stories, and singing and dancing are an important part of every film.
Indian films are also enjoyed outside India. Last year, Bollywood made over $500 million by selling its
films to other countries.
Indian actors make more films each year than American actors in Hollywood, but they are not paid as
much. This is why most Bollywood films only cost about $2 million to make. A Hollywood film is
never made for under $5 million.
Most Bollywood actors are young. They work hard but only for a few years. Amitabh Bachchan, who
some people say is India’s greatest actor, is different. He has been the star of more than 140 films
during an acting career of almost 40 years.

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1. A lot more films are made in India than in the USA.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
2. Going to the cinema is most Indians’ favorite hobby.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
3. Bollywood spends a lot of money on advertisements to sell its films.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
4. Films are cheaper to make in Hollywood than in Bollywood.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say
5. Most Bollywood actors work in films until they are quite old.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

PART 5: Complete this letter. Write ONE word for each space (1-10). Write the words on the answer
sheet.

Hi Monica,

I am writing to give you my new address - it’s 24 Clifton Road. We still live in the same city but we
have just moved .................. (1) a new house. We are not too .................. (2) from the old house so I
can still see a .................. (3) of my friends. And it’s easy to go to the shops .................. (4) bus.
The new house is bigger .................. (5) the old one and everyone likes .................. (6). There are three
bedrooms - mine is .................. (7) largest. From the window I can just .................. (8) the river.
.................. (9) you have time, please come and visit us. Everyone will .................. (10) happy to see
you.
Love,
Jan

B. WRITING:

You have to do both, part 1 and 2.

Part 1: A new shopping centre has opened in your town, and you are going there on Saturday.
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 Write an email to your friend. In your email, you should
 invite her to visit the shopping centre with you
 explain why you want to go there
 suggest a good place to meet.
Write about 60 words on your answer sheet.

Part 2: Write a short essay about 120 words on the given topic on your answer sheet.
Many students have to live with roommates while going to school or university. What are some
of the important characteristics of a good roommate? Use specific reasons and examples to
explain why these characteristics are important.

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