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ENGLISH TEST
1. Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: Petra Petrovic has a job in advertising. Its a good job, and she (1) is earning (earn) over 30,000 euros a year. She (2) studied (study) marketing at college, and then (3) found (find) a job with a small advertising agency in Belgrade. Since then she (4) had changed (change) her job several times. Now she (5) works (work) for K&J, which is a big company with offices all over the world. She (6) has been (be) with the company for three years. The company has clients in America, and she (7) had been (be) there several times on business. Last year she (8) spent (spend) six months there. 2. Choose the correct alternative:

(a) We have studied Russian for three years. (b) You have to book in advance if you want to go in that restaurant. (c) I have never been to Spain, but Id like to go. (d) Theres something wrong with this laptop. (e) If we all reduced our trash, it would have a positive effect on our environment. (f) You must be Marko. Ive heard such a lot about you. (g) Im not sure what well do this weekend. It depends on the weather. (h) Id rather take just hand luggage on the plane than a large suitcase. (i) I carry on using reward cards at the same supermarket. (j) I love looking at the moon at night. (k) Shed been living in zero article Novi Sad since the 1990s. (l) On arriving at the airport the tourist groups were met by the travel agent. (m) Having seen the film myself, I wouldnt recommend it. (n) Their new car was so expensive. (o) I really didnt understand what she was saying. (p) If you took more exercise, youd be fitter. (q) Id help you if I had more time.
3.Complete the email with an appropriate active or passive form of the verbs in brackets: Hi Marija, Just a quick message to tell you about an auction I was_ taken _(take) to in Novi Sad last week. I was (1) persuaded (persuade) to go by some friends of mine and although I wasnt very keen at first, I ended up having a great time. When we first got there we (2) were given (give) a list of all the items in the auction and then we (3) had (have) some time to look at everything. Most of it was music memorabilia and there were some old records and things. I was a bit nervous about bidding for things at first, but soon got into it. Anyway, to cut a long story short, I (4) bought (buy) a large gramophone. Its really fantastic and a real bargain I think. It (5) will be delivered (deliver) next week. But can I ask you a huge favor? You see, they said it (6) could not be sent (could/not/send) out of town to my house so I (7) gave (give) them your address in Novi Sad. I hope thats OK! I (8) will arrange (arrange) for my uncle to pick it up from your place very soon, I promise. Then hell look after it until Im in Novi Sad again in the spring vacation. Dont worry, when it arrives, you (9) will be asked (ask) to sign something but you wont have to pay anything. All the payment (10) were sorted (sort) out already. Ill phone soon to let you know the exact time of delivery. All the best

Kristina. 4. Add the most appropriate words to the article. it(x2) one (x2) they (x2) them (x2) what (x2) this so does

Are you overweight, worried about your health, or fighting a losing battle with different illnesses? In the past you would have visited your doctor, now chances are you will hot-foot it to the high street. In our days self-medication is a huge trend but is (1) it a good (2) one? Yes, unsurprisingly, say the chemists, because it means that we are becoming more aware of (3) what might go wrong before it (4) does and taking preventative measures. People also like the fact that (5) they can just pitch up, no need for an appointment, says one of the most known senior chemist specialists . The list of drugs licensed for sale in pharmacies grows all the time, which some doctors are wary of. There are some downsides, some doctors agree. (6)One_____________is that a pharmacist makes their profit selling over-the-counter drugs whereas your GP has no pecuniary benefit in giving you medicine. And the next problem is that many of the things available over the counter dont work most vitamins and cold remedies, for example, are a complete waste of time but they are still things that make lots of profit for the pharmacist. (7)So_______ it would be far better for your health if you invested your money in fruit, but if you go to the pharmacist he or she is unlikely to suggest (8) them_________, and youre likely to come away with ajar of pills that wont do any good. When it comes to buying drugs over the counter you can almost hear the cheers from the government. Like face-to-face time with doctors, prescriptions, even when (9) they_________ are paid for, cost the state money. As we learn more about (10) this_______, through mass use, were more likely to make (11) ________ widely available. A final problem, however, with the self-medicating model is that it is harder to control their use and treatment can be fragmented. If youve got a recurrent problem a doctor or practice nurse will be able to check your medical history, and if there are any patterns emerging, urge you to have (12) it_______ investigated. In the self-medicating model, you can continue to treat the symptoms and ignore the underlying cause. The most important thing is seeing an evaluation of (13) what________ were spending our money on, asking what the knock-on effect is. 5. Look at the words in bold. Which words in the box could replace them? Choose two for each sentence. trigger distinct conjure up happy bring back clear revive treasured 1. Certain smells can stir different memories for me. (_trigger_ / bring back 2. I have very fond memories of my excursion in Italy. (happy /treasured) 3. The trip left me with vivid memories of that ancient temple.(distinct/clear) 4. Music can recall memories immediately. (conjure up /revive)