MODULE 2 – Final test

Name _______________________________________________ No. _______ Class _________ Date _________________

Part I
Listening (50 points)
A. Listen and complete the text with the missing words. (10 x 2 p)
Bilingualism enables the 1)__________ to communicate with all members of the close and
extended 2)____________ as well as with friends. This helps developing a 3)______________ family
cohesion and building relationships. Bilingualism allows greater flexibility to choose a place to live
and 4)________________.
5 But among these advantages one can find many others, for instance:
As language is part of 5)___________, bilingualism develops a broader cultural understanding and
multicultural sensitivity, greater tolerance and 6)_______________ harmony. Furthermore, research
shows that 7)_______________ and use of more than one language enhances problem solving and
analytical skills, allows better formation of concepts, increases visual-social abilities, furthers logical
10 reasoning and supports cognitive flexibility.
But we 8)______________ forget the personal advantages and thus bilingualism also
9)____________ to: stimulate creativity, raise self-esteem, increase flexibility and adaptability,
enhance interpersonal and social skills and 10)___________ greater social sensitivity.

B. Listen to 6 speakers answering the question: “What is the importance of the English language in
the world today?”. Write ONE word in each space. (10 x 3 p)
 English is the language of 1)______________________________.
SPEAKER 1
 With English you can be part of the 2)______________ society.

 English is essential for airline 3) ______________ and air traffic

SPEAKER 2
4) ______________.

 It will be easier to travel, 5) ______________ and 6) ______________ abroad and

SPEAKER 3
also to adopt new 7) ______________.

SPEAKER 4  English can be used to influence world 8)________________________.

SPEAKER 5  Speaking English can improve your career 9)______________________.

SPEAKER 6  English is an asset to master scientific 10)_________________________.

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 Part II
Reading and Writing (80 points)
1. READING (40 points)
Read the text.

Erasmus benefits – Why go?

Students take part in the Erasmus Programme for many different reasons; for some it is a
required part of their degree, for others it is an ideal opportunity to live in another city in Europe
for a few exciting months. We have put together some of the main reasons that employers and
students tell us are the key benefits of taking part.
5 Some reasons to take part:
• Stand out in the job market – a great addition to your CV;
• Return more motivated, independent and confident;
• Improve your language skills;
• Gain an international network of friends and meet your lifelong partner.

10 Erasmus students achieve better degrees and earn higher salaries according to the report
produced by the Higher Education Funding Council for England. The Council for Industry and
Higher Education has recently released a new report which urges graduates seeking work to
develop ‘global employability skills’ to help them succeed in an increasingly competitive
international marketplace. Multinational employers are looking for graduates who can bring
15 something ‘over and above’ core graduate skills.
There is considerable current interest in the employability of graduates with language skills.
Staff who can speak more than one language will have significant competitive advantage and will
be an asset for their employers. Students with language skills are seen by businesses as being
more flexible and adaptable, more likely to appreciate the need for intercultural communication
20 skills and more able to build relationships with counterparts or clients in other countries.
So, discover a different culture, make new friends from all over Europe, learn a foreign language
and do something that will look great on your CV. Experience Erasmus for yourself.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/erasmus-benefits.htm
(accessed in February 2018)

A. Say who or what the following words from the text refer to. (3 x 4 p)
1. it (line 1) ______________________________________________
2. them (line 13) ______________________________________________
3. their (line 18) ______________________________________________

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B. Find antonyms in the text (lines 1-9) for the following words. (4 x 3 p)
1. similar _______________________________
2. optional _______________________________
3. unsure _______________________________
4. temporary _______________________________

C. Find in the text (lines 10-22): (4 x 4 p)

1. Two things Erasmus students seem to be able to achieve after the experience.
________________________________________________________________________________
2. The words used to describe today’s marketplace.
________________________________________________________________________________
3. A specific skill considered a competitive advantage nowadays.
________________________________________________________________________________
4. The characteristics that students with language skills are believed to have.
________________________________________________________________________________

2. VOCABULARY (10 points)

Choose a word from the box to complete the text below. (10 x 1 p)

foreign rich options many life

done gives search new helping

Volunteer abroad
It is considered a major boost to a CV if a young person has 1)_________ voluntary work
abroad, and there are 2)___________ opportunities that are available. Volunteering abroad
3)________ young people a chance to gain more experience, and with 4)__________ languages
ever more important there is much to be said for adding voluntary experience to your CV.
Many volunteer schemes involve 5)___________ those who are less privileged and this gives a
6)____________ outlook on the future working life of those involved. It is a 7)_________
experience that can only add to 8)______________.
Find overseas volunteering opportunities by running an internet 9)____________ for
opportunities and you will find many possible 10)____________ that give you a wide choice.
http://www.erasmusprogramme.com/volunteer_abroad.php
(accessed in February 2018)

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3. WRITING (30 points)
Choose ONE of the topics and write the required text. (about 80-100 words)
A. You have recently taken part in an Erasmus programme with your class. Write a letter to your
parents telling them about your first impressions. Don’t forget to use the structure of an
informal letter.
B. People want to learn English for many different reasons. Write a short text about the different
ways to learn this language and say which one you consider the most effective. You can use the
prompts below to help you:
• go to an English speaking country;
• start a course at a language school;
• interact with English speakers on social networks;
• read books in English;
• watch films with the subtitles in English.

Part III
Grammar and language Practice (70 points)

A. Choose the correct option in the following sentences. (4 x 5 p)

1. My friend Tina is attending / attends an English course now.
2. The Erasmus students are talking / talk about their unforgettable moments with the class
teacher at the moment.
4. Everyone is knowing / knows that Mandarin is a difficult language.
5. Most of my friends aren’t travelling / don’t travel abroad very often.

B. Fill in the gaps with the verbs in the Past Simple. (4 x 5 p)

1. I ______________ (do) the Erasmus Mundus Masters Course between 2008 and 2010.
2. When I ______________ (be) in London I ______________ (not spend) too much on
accommodation.
3. Where ______________ (you / learn) to speak English with such native-like accent?
4. The students ______________ (not know) which countries have English as an official language.

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C. The table below has information about 3 well-known singers who use the English language in
their songs. Look at the table and complete the sentences with the comparative or the
superlative. (6 x 5 p)

Career YouTube
Age Height Weight Tours
Start subscribers

19 2013 188 cm 83 kg 3 2 013 953

Shawn Mendes

24 2011 153 cm 48 kg 3 3 170 859

Ariana Grande

26 2004 173 cm 72 kg 3 20 695 637

Ed Sheeran

1. Shawn Mendes is ____________________ (young) Ariana Grande. He is just 19.

2. Ed Sheeran has ____________________ (long) career of all.
3. Ariana Grande is obviously ____________________ (slim) of them all.
4. Shawn Mendes is ____________________ (heavy) Ed Sheeran.
5. Shawn Mendes is ____________________ (tall) Ariana.
6. Ed Sheeran is ____________________ (popular) singer on YouTube with more
than 20 million subscribers.

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 Audioscript
Exercise A

Bilingualism enables the child to communicate with all members of the close and extended family as well as with friends. This
helps developing a good family cohesion and building relationships. Bilingualism allows greater flexibility to choose a place to
live and work.
But among these advantages one can find many others, for instance:
As language is part of culture, bilingualism develops a broader cultural understanding and multicultural sensitivity, greater
tolerance and social harmony. Furthermore, research shows that learning and use of more than one language enhances
problem solving and analytical skills, allows better formation of concepts, increases visual-social abilities, furthers logical
reasoning and supports cognitive flexibility.
But we cannot forget the personal advantages and thus bilingualism also helps to: stimulate creativity, raise self-esteem,
increase flexibility and adaptability, enh ance interpersonal and social skills and develop greater social sensitivity.

http://www.bangor.ac.uk/bilingualism-summerschool/about.php.en?menu=1&catid=9827&subid=
(accessed in February 2018)

Exercise B

Speaker 1
There is no doubt that English is the language of computers that help to communicate with the people around the world
through internet technology and e-mail. Only people who know English can deal with the internet and be part of the digital
society we live in.

Speaker 2
All airline pilots and air traffic controllers have to speak English. If pilots and controllers would speak different languages,
international air travel would be very dangerous, if not impossible.

Speaker 3
The young who speak English will be able to travel, study and work abroad more easily and it will be easier for them to adopt
new technologies, as well as to get the technologies that they develop exported around the world.

Speaker 4
Many groups of people want to influence world politics. They want to ask for help, explain their situation, or state their position.
If they use a language that is not understood by people around the world, they will not have a possibility of getting what they
want.

Speaker 5
Many companies and big corporations set up branches in other countries, so if you’re working in such a company, you should be
able to speak English well so that you can improve your career prospects.

Speaker 6
One of the main reasons why the English is dominant in the present time is its use in the field of education by universities and
institutes. It has become an asset to the mastery of scientific knowledge.

http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/editing-writing-topics/66523-importance-english-language.html
(accessed in February 2018)

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 Answer key

PART I - LISTENING 2. VOCABULARY

A.
1) done
1. child
2) many
2. family
3) gives
3. good
4) foreign
4. work
5) helping
5. culture
6) new
6. social
7) rich
7. learning
8) life
8. cannot
9) search
9. helps
10) options
10. develop

PART III – GRAMMAR AND LANGUAGE PRACTICE

B.
A.
1. computers
1. is attending
2. digital
2. are talking
3. pilots
3. knows
4. controllers
4. don’t travel
5. study
6. work
B.
7. technologies
1. did
8. politics
2. was / didn’t spend
9. prospects
3. did you learn
10. knowledge
4. didn’t know
C.
PART II – 1. READING
1. younger than
A.
2. the longest
1. taking part in the Erasmus programme
3. the slimmest
2. graduates
4. heavier than
3. staff who can speak more than one language
5. taller than
6. the most popular
B.
1. different (line 1)
2. required (line 2)
3. confident (line 7)
4. lifelong (line 9)

C.
1. better degrees and higher salaries
2. increasingly competitive; international
3. speaking more than one language
4. They are more flexible and adaptable, they
appreciate the need for intercultural communication
skills and are more able to build relationships with
counterparts or clients in other countries.

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