SECTION III: READING (6.0 points)

Part 1. Questions 56 – 65 (2 points - 0.2/ each)

Read the passage below and choose the best answer to each question.

The ability to weep is a uniquely human form of emotional response. Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (56) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely. We cry from the moment we enter this world, for a number of reasons. Helpless babies cry to persuade their parents that they are ill, hungry or uncomfortable. As they (57) _____, they will also cry just to attract parental attention and will often stop when they get it.

The idea that having a good cry do you (58) _____ is a very old one and now it has scientific validity since recent research into tears has shown that they (59) _____ a natural painkiller called enkaphalin. By fighting sorrow and pain this chemical helps you feel better. Weeping can increase the quantities of enkaphalin you (60) _____.

Unfortunately, in our society we impose restrictions upon this naturally (61) _____ activity. Because some people still regard it as a (62) _____ of weakness in men, boys in particular are admonished when they cry. This kind of repression can only increase stress, both emotionally and physically.

Tears of emotion also help the body (63) _____ itself of toxic chemical waste, for there is more protein in them than in tears resulting from cold winds or other irritants. Crying comforts, calms and can be very enjoyable – (64) _____ the popularity of highly emotional films which are commonly (65) _____ “weepies”. It seems that people enjoy crying together almost as much as laughing together.

Some scientists have suggested that human tears are (56) _____ of an aquatic past – but this does not seem very likely.

SECTION I: LISTENING (3.0 points) (You will hear twice for each part)

Part 1. Listen to the recording twice. Choose the correct answer for each of following questions.

I promised him that the situation would not be repeated in the future. word

SECTION IV: WRITING (4.0 points)

Part 1: Questions from 86 to 95.(2 point- 0.2/ each)

Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

Robert and his wife _____ to my house for tea yesterday evening.

After a long hard journey, I cheered up when I saw my home again. sight

Part 2. Listen to the recording twice. Complete the form below. Write no more than two words or numbers for each answer.

Example      Answer

Purpose       placing an advertisement.

Laptop FOR Sale

                                        Condition:            Almost new

                                        Weight:                 (6) _{…………………………….}

                                        Make:                   Allegro

                                        Memory:               (7) _{…………………………….}GB

                                        Sceen:                   (8) _{…………………………….}cm

                                        Touch pad but with mouse

                                        Number of ports: Two

                                        Battery lasts:        (9) _{…………………………….}

                                        Latest programmes:      Not (10) _{…………………………….}

                                        Extras:

                                        Web cam

                                        Printer with:        (11) _{……………………….}and _{…………………………}

                                        Smart case:

                                        Price:                    (12) _{…………………………….}

                                        Contact details

                                        Name:                   David (13) _{…………………………….}

                                        E-mail address:    DIB_7791@hotmail.com

                                        Mobile number:   (14) _{…………………………….}

                                        Advert placed:     (15) _{…………………………….}

Part 1: Questions from 16 to 36. (3.0 points - 0.15/ each)

Choose the best answer to each question.