Test 1

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I- OPEN CLOZE – Read the following extract from BBC website talking about Michael Jackson’s concert documentary. For questions 1-12, write the word which best fits in each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning: (0) by

Michael Jackson`s concert documentary, This Is It, has been warmly received (0) by the late singer`s fans after its worldwide premiere.
The movie was pieced together from 100 hours (1) ______ footage shot at rehearsals for the star`s ill-fated comeback shows.
Fan Darryn Wade, in Los Angeles, said: "Judging by that film, it would have been (2) ______ best show of all time."
But Kasian Daley, 17, at the London premiere, said: "It`s an easy way for them to (3) ______ money off his name."
And Mustapha Duggash, 18, from Nigeria, also at the London screening, said: "I believe it`s (4) ______ nice tribute but (5) ______ main motivation is the money."
Jackson`s brothers attended the screening (6) ______ Los Angeles and simultaneous premieres were held (7) ______ 18 other cities.
At that premiere, fan Ed Rahmen (8) ______ the movie proved the concerts at London`s O2 Arena would have been "the best thing he had ever done". It was like a film on stage. It was better (9) ______ any of his early stuff. It was Jackson brought to this time and age."
Neda Allin added: "You can see he was a bit ill, or he didn`t look right, (10) ______ the movie was brilliant."
David Montalvo, (11) ______ saw the film in New York, said: "I loved seeing him in action again. It`s like you were able to see Michael again for the last time, so it was a good chance to say goodbye to him."
Marilyn Morrison, also in New York, said the footage was "excellent". She added: "Just seeing all the moves, his original moves, just seeing him doing them again. Just wonderful."
The Jackson brothers were joined at the screening by stars including Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Katy Perry, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr.
Jermaine Jackson said he thought the film was "very positive, very entertaining" and (12) ______ had made him feel "really, really proud".
Jackie Jackson, meanwhile, said: "It`s amazing to see him up there doing his thing. To see him up there doing his performance like that has brought a lot (13) ______ tears to my eyes, sitting there watching him because I love him so much."
Marlon Jackson said seeing the film had given him "closure". He added: "It was a moment where I just felt his spirit inside of me. And that made me feel good."
II- KEY WORD TRANSFORMATION - For questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.
1. Simão wants to go to Europe this year.
INTERESTED Simão ....................................................................to university this year.

2. "Have you done all the exercises, Patrícia?" asked Simão.
DONE Simão asked Patrícia ..................................................... all the exercises.

3. Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed.
DUE The motorway is closed ................................................ that there was heavy snow the night before.

4. The test we did at Welcome was so easy.
SUCH It ........................................................................ at Welcome.

5. Do you and your brother have the same looks?
LIKE Does .................................................................... you?

6. That’s the garage where I left my car last week.
REPAIRED That’s where I went ............................................................... last week.

7. You can`t bring food into this room.
SUPPOSED You ......................................................................... food into this room.

8.The police are interviewing the suspects.
INTERVIEWED The suspects .................................................................... by the police.

9. Although the weather was terrible we had a good time.
SPITE
We had a good time ......................................................... the terrible weather.

10. Being rude is inexcusable.
EXCUSE There is ..................................................................... rude
SOURCES:
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/fce
http://dictionary.cambridge.org
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8329103.stm

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