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UNIVERSITÀ DEGLI STUDI DI PARMA Prova di lingua inglese
SETTORE ABILITA’ LINGUISTICHE
SECTION 1: USE OF ENGLISH Questions 1-
A) Grammar and Vocabulary- Questions 1-
Read the text below and choose the correct word A,B,C or D for each space. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark the letter that corresponds to the answer you have chosen.
THE FIRST WOMAN SCIENTIST
Hypatia was (1) …………. in Alexandria, in Egypt, in 370 A.D. For many centuries she was (2)
………...only woman scientist to have a place in the history books.
Hypatia’s father was director of Alexandria University, and he (3) ………… sure his daughter had
the best education available. This was unusual, as most women then had few (4) ………….. to
study. After studying in Athens and Rome, Hypatia returned to Alexandria (5) …………… she
began teaching mathematics. She soon became famous (6) …………. her knowledge of new ideas.
We have no copies of her books, (7) …………….. we know that she wrote several important
mathematical works. Hypatia was also interested in technology and
(8) ……………. several scientific tools to help with the work.
At the (9) ………….. many rulers were afraid of science, and (10) ……………connected with it
was in danger. One day in March 415, Hypatia (11) …………….attacked in the street and killed.
- A born B begun C developed D grown
- A one B the C a D an
- A could B made C said D put
- A classes B customs C opportunities D teachers
- A where B how C there D which
- A from B by C for D in
- A because B but C or D as
- A did B experimented C invented D learnt
- A day B period C year D time
- A anyone B nobody C all D something
- A was B had C has D is
B) Error Identification – Questions 12-
Each sentence contains four underlined words or phrases, marked A, B, C, D. One of these is incorrect. Identify the underlined part that is wrong, then, on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark the letter that corresponds to the answer you have chosen.
Example People in the USA have recently taken to travelling to work on bicycle to an increasing extent. A B C D The answer is D
- The hotel receptionist asked us what would we like for breakfast, and what time ( A ) ( B ) to bring it to our room. ( C ) ( D )
- After ten years of study in the department of Biology at the University, Tom became ( A ) ( B ) ( C ) interested to do research in genetics. ( D )
- If Mary and Clare didn’t both have children they wouldn’t be such a patient teacher. ( A ) ( B ) ( C ) ( D )
- Ever since she was a young girl, Anne has always enjoyed playing tennis, roller- ( A ) ( B ) ( C ) skating and to go horse-riding. ( D )
- The company down the road, which products we have always bought willingly, ( A ) ( B ) has raised its prices so much, we have had to look for another supplier. ( C ) ( D )
- It’s strange that out of the whole family, only Sandra’s cousin is really interested to talk to. ( A ) ( B ) ( C ) ( D)
- When Andrew saw what we had done to his new car he began to get very furiously. ( A ) ( B ) ( C ) ( D )
- When Tommy and Sally come over from the States this summer, we must take them ( A ) ( B ) to sea and visit that restaurant you like so much. ( C ) ( D )
D) The Odd One Out - Questions 27-
Read the following sentences. Of the three alternatives given, find the sentence which is NOT the same in meaning as the original. Then on your answer sheet, find the number of the question and mark the letter that corresponds to the answer you have chosen.
Example Skiing is a more popular sport than playing squash A Playing squash is not as popular as skiing B Skiing is the most popular sport C More people like skiing than playing squash The answer is B
Travelling
- Don’t forget to take your house keys with you! A. Remember to take your house keys with you! B. Remember not to leave your house keys at home! C. You could take your house keys with you!
- Our holiday this year was more expensive than last year’s. A. Last year’s holiday was cheaper than this year’s. B. We spent as much on our holiday last year as this year. C. We spent more on our holiday this year than last year.
- What about travelling by air? A. Shall we travel by air? B. How about travelling by air? C. Must we travel by air?
- You should go camping. A. How about going camping with me? B. If I were you, I would go camping. C. It would be a good idea for you to go camping.
- My brother likes going windsurfing on holiday. A. My brother is fond of windsurfing when he is on holiday. B. My brother prefers to go windsurfing going on holiday. C. My brother enjoys going windsurfing when he is on holiday.
SECTION 2: READING COMPREHENSION Questions 32-
TEXT 1 – Questions 32-
Look at the sign below and decide which sentence explains what each sign means. Choose A,B, C or D then mark the answer on your sheet****.
32. SMOKING IS PERMITTED IF ALL AGREE
A You may smoke only if everybody agrees. B Everyone has agreed not to smoke. C Go outside if you want to smoke. D Nobody minds if you smoke.
33. THIS CAR PARK IS LOCKED AFTER BUSINESS HOURS EACH DAY
A Users must lock the car park after leaving. B People can park here while they are at work. C This car park is for employees only. D Business visitors may leave their cars for the evening.
34. JAZZ ON A SUMMER EVENING NO TICKETS LEFT FOR SUNDAY’S
PERFORMANCE
A You can buy tickets here for any evening. B All Sunday evening tickets are already sold. C You must book tickets for Sunday in advance. D A ticket is not necessary for Sunday evening.
35. NOTHING OF VALUE IS LEFT IN YHIS VAN AT NIGHT
A This van is not valuable. B Valuables should not be left in the van. C This van is locked at night. D Valuable objects are removed at night.
36. FIRE DOOR – KEEP SHUT!
A Close this door if there is a fire. B This door will not close easily. C This fire door should not be used. D Always keep this door closed.
TEXT 3 - Questions 47-
Read the following text then read the questions. Choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D, and mark it on your answer sheet.
WINTER DRIVING
Winter is dangerous because it’s so difficult to know what is going to happen and accidents take place so easily. Fog can be waiting to meet you over the top of a hill. Ice might be hiding beneath the melting snow, waiting to send you off the road. The car coming towards you may suddenly slide across the road. Rule number One for driving on icy roads is to drive smoothly. Uneven movements can make a car suddenly very difficult to control. So every time you either turn the wheel, touch the brakes or increase your speed, you must be as gentle and slow as possible. Imagine you are driving with a full cup of hot coffee on the seat next to you. Drive so that you wouldn’t spill it. Rule number Two is to pay attent5ion to what might happen. The more ice there is, the further down the road you have to look. Test how long it takes to stop by gently braking. Remember that you may be driving more quickly than you think. In general, allow double your normal stopping distance when the road is wet, three times this distance on snow, and even more on ice. Try to stay in control of your car at all times and you’ll avoid trouble.
- What is the writer trying to do in this text? A complain about bad winter driving B give information about winter weather C warm people against driving in winter D advise people about safe driving in winter
- Why would somebody read this text? A to find out about the weather B for information on driving lessons C to learn about better driving D to decide when to travel
- What does the writer think? A People should avoid driving in the snow B Drivers should expect problems in winter C People drive too fast in winter D Winter drivers should use their brakes less
- Why does the writer talk about a cup of coffee? A to explain the importance of smooth movements B because he thinks refreshments are important for drivers C because he wants drivers to be more relaxed D to show how it can be spilled
- Which traffic sign shows the main idea of the text? A DRIVE CAREFULLY - ICE ON ROAD AHEAD - B REDUCE SPEED NOW - FOG AHEAD - C DRIVE CAREFULLY - ROAD REPAIRS AHEAD - D SLOW DOWN – ACCIDENT AHEAD -
SECTION 3. Questions 52-
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
Part 1 – Conversations – Questions 52-
There are seven questions in this part. For each question there are three pictures and a short recording. You will hear each recording twice. For each question, look at the pictures and listen to the recording. Choose the correct picture, A, B, or C. Before we start, here is an example
Example: What will the boy take back to the shop?
Listen to the recording here
- Which job does the woman do now?
- Where will they meet?
Part 2 – Short talk - Questions 59-
You will hear a radio interview with a teenage boy called Matthew who has invented a game. For each question, choose the correct answer.
Listen to the recording here
- How old was Matthew when his game was first sold? A) ten B) thirteen C) fourteen
- When Matthew tried to sell his idea to companies, A) he had no replies. B) some companies asked to see the game. C) none of them was interested.
- Matthew borrowed money from A) a bank. B) some relatives. C) a businessman.
- How did Matthew get his idea for a second product? A) An American company made a suggestion. B) Some other children told him about it. C) He watched his sisters playing.
- According to Matthew, most ten-year-olds are interested in A) games which test what they know. B) games which are about their everyday lives. C) games which use their imagination.
- When Matthew leaves school, he wants to A) run his own business. B) do a course in business studies. C) continue inventing games.
Part 3 – Short dialogue - Questions 65- 70
Read the following statements and listen to the conversation between a girl, Alice, and a boy, Sam, about a play their school is doing called Romeo and Juliet. Decide if each statement is correct or incorrect. If the statement is correct, mark A on your sheet. If it is incorrect, mark B.
Listen to the recording here
TRUE FALSE
- They are going to have the practice outdoors today. A B
- Sam has decided he no longer wants to be Romeo. A B
- Alice agrees with Miss Hayes about Sam's voice. A B
- Sam agrees that Alice should speak to Miss Hayes about the problem. A B
- Alice persuades Sam to take a smaller part in the play. A B
- Someone is needed to produce the scenery. A B
