Prototipo della prova scritta per l`anno accademico 2004

Prototipo della prova scritta per l’anno accademico 2004-2005
PART A
Underline the one correct answer in each sentence.
1. They are sure they paid the bill. They remember __________to the bank.
/ to go / going / go /
2. The police __________ a group of young boys.
/ look for / are looking for / is looking for /
3. She looked __________ the word in the dictionary.
/ after / through / up /
4. Excuse me. __________ the way to the nearest post office?
/ Are you knowing / Do you know / You know /
5. Who __________ this book?
/ did write / wrote / has wrote /
6. She __________ her watch for two years.
/ has / has bought / has had /
7. As soon as he saw the play, he realised he __________ it before.
/ saw / had seen / has seen /
8. It says "No Photographs"! You __________ take photographs in here!
/ don't have to / needn't to / mustn't /
9. I can't think of __________ European city beginning with the letter "H".
/ an / a / the /
10. The room __________ . Don't go in there now!
/ is painted / is painting / is being painted /
11. I'm really tired. I __________ to that party last night.
/ shouldn't go / didn't go / shouldn't have gone /
12. When he lived in the country, he __________ to play in the fields all day.
/ should / used / would /
13. He'll phone you as soon as he __________ to the office.
/ will get / is getting / gets /
14. She wishes she __________ get up so early tomorrow.
/ doesn't have to / didn't have to / hasn't to /
15. He phoned the director __________ about the article.
/ for complain / for complaining / to complain /
16. She asked me __________.
/ what the time was / what time was / what was the time /
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17. Not only __________ the window, they also refused to apologise.
/ the children broke / the children have broken / did the children break /
18. When I was young my parents let me __________ until nine o'clock on Saturdays.
/ to stay out / staying out / stay out /
19. What __________ terrible film!
/ -- / a / very /
20. This time next year you __________ drive a car.
/ can / are able to / will be able to /
21. There __________ be a terrible mistake. She didn't do it!
/ can / must / should /
22. He needs your help. Do you have __________ time for him?
/ a few / a little / many /
23. Someone has __________ stolen his car!
/ still / yet / just /
24. He's really hungry, __________?
/ hasn't he / is he / isn't he /
25. __________ is someone looking for the boss.
/ It / There / This /
PART B
Underline the one correct alternative.
Tips for travelling
1. ________ (Before / After / As) you set out, you will probably want to go to a travel
agency and look through their range of brochures to get some ideas. 2. ________
(Besides / Though / In addition ) you can also go to a bookshop and get hold of a
guidebook for more details about the places 3. ________ (what / who / that) interest you.
4. ________ (Or / Either / Thus) your travel agent can give you advice about fares and
package tours. The agent can also arrange your 5. ________ (travels / trip /
transportation) and accommodation, 6. ________ (as soon / when / as ) you’ve made up
your mind about where to go
If you 7. ________ (were / are / will be) travelling across a border, you will probably
need a passport and a visa. You’ll also need to think about money. It’s wise 8. ________
(to not carry / not carrying / not to carry ) too much cash as it can be lost or stolen. Smart
travellers use a credit card or traveller’s cheques, which can 9. ________ ( be replaced /
be replacing / replace ). If you’re travelling abroad, you’ll also want to get some foreign
currency before 10. ________ ( you will leave / to leave / leaving ).
Prototipo della prova scritta per l’anno accademico 2004-2005
PART C
Underline the correct translation of each sentence.
1. Sono due anni che non facciamo una vacanza.
a) They are two years we don’t have a holiday.
b) We haven’t had a holiday for two years.
c) We don’t have a holiday for two years.
2. Ai turisti piace lo zoo.
a) Tourists like the zoo.
b) The zoo likes the tourists.
c) The zoo likes to the tourists.
3. Siamo andati in America a Natale.
a) We went in America at Christmas.
b) We went to America in Christmas.
c) We went to America at Christmas.
4. Se fossi più ricco, viaggerei.
a) If I would be richer, I would travel.
b) If I were richer, I would travel.
c) If I was richer, I travelled.
5. Ho studiato molto per superare l’esame.
a) I studied a lot for passing the exam.
b) I studied a lot, passing the exam.
c) I studied a lot to pass the exam.
PART D
Reading comprehension
English Heritage is delighted to reveal the results of a year-long series of
archaeological investigations undertaken at Orford Castle in Suffolk. The mystery of the
castle defences, in particular the exact position of the now vanished curtain wall and
associated mural towers, has been resolved and a reconstruction painting unveiled.
The painting, by Frank Gardiner, shows how the castle would have looked around 1300
AD. It accurately reflects the results of the recent investigations, and also takes into
account the excellent drawings and views of the castle carried out by cartographer and
surveyor John Norden between 1600 and 1602.
John Ette, English Heritage’s East of England Historic Properties Inspector, said: "We
are delighted with the results of the investigations. The vital data has not only enabled us
to produce a new guidebook for the Castle [available shortly] but has also assisted with the
future management of the site. The painting will provide visitors with a much clearer
understanding of how this Royal castle once looked, which at the time of construction was
probably the strongest and most modern in the country"
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The castle was built by King Henry II between 1163-75 as a statement of his power. It
was strategically placed to uphold royal authority in a region thickly planted with castles
belonging to the great magnates who held land and honours here, in particular, the Bigod
family, Earls of Norfolk. It is the earliest castle for which documentary evidence of its
construction survives, and is noteworthy for the unique design of its polygonal Keep, as
well as for being one of the earliest castles to use mural or flanking towers along the
curtain wall.
Comprehension
Read the article then answer the questions below.
1. Underline the most appropriate summary for this article.
a) Murder mystery at Orford Castle resolved.
b) John Norden paints new painting o f Orford Castle
c) Original guided tour around Orford Castle now available.
d) Pictorial reconstruction of Orford Castle reveals new details.
2. English Heritage is pleased with the results of excavations of Orford Castle because
they ...
a) will facilitate organization of the building and its surroundings.
b) have revealed new data regarding the Castle’s original inhabitants.
c) prove the Castle was situated in a strategic defence position.
d) will attract many more visitors in the future.
3. Orford castle was famous …
a) because it was situated in an area full of castles.
b) because it was built by the powerful Bigod family.
c) as a symbol of kingly authority.
d) for its unique defence system.
4. What does the phrase ‘between 1600 and 1602’ refer to? (para. 2)
a) The years when the castle was built.
b) The amount of money spent on restoring the castle.
c) The period when the castle was charted and sketched.
d) The time of the castle’s greatest power.
5. What does the term ‘curtain wall’ refer to? (para. 1)
a) The outer walls of the castle.
b) The wall running between two towers.
c) The main tower of the castle.
d) The bridge across the castle moat.
Vocabulary
Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from the text.
1. A __________ designs and draws maps.
2. Another word for ‘research’ is __________.
3. A synonym of ‘declaration’ is __________.
Prototipo della prova scritta per l’anno accademico 2004-2005
4. A publication that shows you around is called a __________.
5. If you have knowledge, you have __________.
Morphology Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. ________________ (modern) was an art movement that started in the 1880s.
2. I felt quite ________________ (power) in that frightening situation, and ran away.
3. La Gioconda is the most famous ________________ (to paint) in the world.
4. We drove slowly through the green spring ________________ (country).
5. They taught us new ________________ (strategically) for learning vocabulary.
PART E
infinitive
Complete the table with the correct verb form.
past tense
to run
to rise
to fall
felt
rose
hung
past participle
run
felt
fallen
hung
Prototipo della prova scritta per l’anno accademico 2004-2005
PART A
Underline the one correct answer in each sentence.
1. They are sure they paid the bill. They remember going to the bank.
2. The police are looking for a group of young boys.
3. She looked up the word in the dictionary.
4. Excuse me. Do you know the way to the nearest post office?
5. Who wrote this book?
6. She has had her watch for two years.
7. As soon as he saw the play, he realised he had seen it before.
8. It says "No Photographs"! You mustn’t take photographs in here!
9. I can't think of a European city beginning with the letter "H".
10. The room is being painted. Don't go in there now!
11. I'm really tired. I shouldn't have gone to that party last night.
12. When he lived in the country, he used to play in the fields all day.
13. He'll phone you as soon as he gets to the office.
14. She wishes she didn't have to get up so early tomorrow.
15. He phoned the director to complain about the article.
16. She asked me what the time was.
17. Not only did the children break the window, they also refused to apologise.
18. When I was young my parents let me stay out until nine o'clock on Saturdays.
19. What a terrible film!
20. This time next year you will be able to drive a car.
21. There must be a terrible mistake. She didn't do it!
22. He needs your help. Do you have a little time for him?
23. Someone has just stolen his car!
24. He's really hungry, isn't he?
25. There is someone looking for the boss.
Prototipo della prova scritta per l’anno accademico 2004-2005
PART B
Underline the one correct alternative.
Tips for travelling
1. Before you set out, you will probably want to go to a travel agency and look through
their range of brochures to get some ideas. 2. In addition you can also go to a bookshop
and get hold of a guidebook for more details about the places 3. that interest you. 4. Or
your travel agent can give you advice about fares and package tours. The agent can also
arrange your 5. transportation and accommodation, 6. when you’ve made up your mind
about where to go
If you 7. are travelling across a border, you will probably need a passport and a visa.
You’ll also need to think about money. It’s wise 8. not to carry too much cash as it can be
lost or stolen. Smart travellers use a credit card or traveller’s cheques, which can 9. be
replaced. If you’re travelling abroad, you’ll also want to get some foreign currency before
10. leaving .
PART C
Underline the correct translation of each sentence.
1. Sono due anni che non facciamo una vacanza.
b) We haven’t had a holiday for two years.
2. Ai turisti piace lo zoo.
a) Tourists like the zoo.
3. Siamo andati in America a Natale.
c) We went to America at Christmas.
4. Se fossi più ricco, viaggerei.
b) If I were richer, I would travel.
5. Ho studiato molto per superare l’esame.
c) I studied a lot to pass the exam.
PART D
Reading comprehension
1. Underline the most appropriate summary for this article.
d) Pictorial reconstruction of Orford Castle reveals new details.
2. English Heritage is pleased with the results of excavations of Orford Castle because
they ...
a) will facilitate organization of the building and its surroundings.
3. Orford castle was famous …
c) as a symbol of kingly authority.
4. What does the phrase ‘between 1600 and 1602’ refer to? (para. 2)
c) The period when the castle was charted and sketched.
Prototipo della prova scritta per l’anno accademico 2004-2005
5. What does the term ‘curtain wall’ refer to? (para. 1)
b) The wall running between two towers.
Vocabulary
Complete each sentence with the appropriate word from the text.
1. A cartographer designs and draws maps.
2. Another word for ‘research’ is investigations.
3. A synonym of ‘declaration’ is statement.
4. A publication that shows you around is called a guidebook.
5. If you have knowledge, you have understanding .
Morphology Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.
1. Modernism was an art movement that started in the 1880s.
2. I felt quite powerless in that frightening situation, and ran away.
3. La Gioconda is the most famous painting in the world.
4. We drove slowly through the green spring countryside.
5. They taught us new strategies for learning vocabulary.
PART E
Complete the table with the correct verb form.
infinitive
past tense
past participle
to run
to feel
to rise
to fall
to hang
ran
felt
rose
fell
hung
run
felt
risen
fallen
hung