Choose the correct answer.

 _1____ people worry that the Earth may not survive forever and humans will have to go _2____ else.

       But is life possible anywhere else? People _3____ talk about Mars, one of the nearest planets to Earth. There are, however, too many problems with Mars. First of all, _4____ at least 34 million miles from Earth to Mars and it takes eight months to get there. Secondly, there is _5____ oxygen and there’s too much carbon dioxide. _6____ can survive on Mars without special equipment.

       The biggest problem, however, is water. There isn’t _7____ water on Mars. Without it, life isn’t possible.

       People dream about life on Mars but it probably won’t happen.

 

1	A -	B Someone	C Any	D Some
2	A anywhere	B somewhere	C nowhere	D where
3	A at a time	B any time	C sometimes	D finally
4	A it is	B these are	C they are	D there are
5	A a few	B enough	C a little	D not enough
6	A Anyone	B No one	C Nobody	D Someone
7	A any	B no	C some	D few

 

Writing

Write the rules you should obey in a library (not less than 35 words). Use the plan below and your own ideas:

 • what library you go to;

 • what you should do there;

 • what you shouldn’t do there.

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Examination card N 30

Reading

Read the text and choose the best answer (A-D) to complete the sentences (1-7).

       Many people know about the Hindu festival Diwali, as it is probably the most famous one, but have you ever heard of Holi? This is a spring celebration, connected with the moon and — in western India only — with the wheat harvest. It is celebrated on the day of the full moon, either in February or March.

       As with most Indian festivals, there are regional custom variations throughout India. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many Holi is more a time for fun than religious observance. Holi is a colourful festival, with dancing, singing, and throwing of powder paint and coloured water. Bonfires are lit and roasting grains, pop corn, coconut and chick peas are thrown on by Hindu families.

       Where my family and I live, we always build a bonfire. We sort out all the objects associated with what is not wanted from the previous year so that they can be thrown onto the fire. You see your New Year begins immediately after Holi. Of course, despite its joyful character, the has a more serious side too. The burning of objects in the bonfire symbolizes getting yourself clean and ready for the New Year. That’s why people pay or forgive debts, become friends and forgive each other and generally try to forget and leave behind any fights or anything negative from the old year. Holi is a festival which ends the year on a happy note and begins the Ney Year on a fresh, hopeful one. It makes us all feel better for having celebrated it.

1. According to the writer, Holi is …

A not a Hindu Festival.        B the most famous Hindu Festival.

C very similar to Diwali.       D less famous than Diwali.

2. Holi is usually celebrated…

A whenever there is a full moon. B in February or March.

C at the same time as Diwali.   D in Western India.

3. Holi…

A is celebrated in different ways in India.

B is not similar to other Indian Festivals.

C is only celebrated when the winter leaves.

D is not popular where the winter leaves.

4. Coloured water…

A is thrown onto the bonfire by people. B is used to colour people’s clothes.

C is thrown by people at each other. D explodes from paint factories.

5. Holi is described as …

A a festival which is fun but has a serious aspect too.

B a typical New Year’s Day Festival.

C a very serious occasion.

D a really funny celebration without any particular meaning.

6. During Holi people usually DON’T …

A pay or forgive debts.            B fight.

C become friends.                D forgive each other.

7. People burn objects in the bonfire…

A to celebrate the god Krishna.     B to have good luck in the new year.

C only for fun.                  D as a symbol of leaving bad things.

 

Use of English

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