I.  READING COMPREHENSION (20p.):
I.1. Read the following sentences and join them together to make sense of the whole text : a. from the ancient megaliths of Stonehenge to the space-age domes of the Eden Project.
b. from Hadrian’s Wall in the north to Canterbury Cathedral in the south, from high culture in the Tate galleries to high energy at Old Trafford, c. or just exploring your own backyard, a closer look reveals a feast of delights to make your head spin- d. Welcome to England, a 1000-year-old nation packed with history and right in the spotlight on the world stage today. e. The English people often take their own country for granted, but whether you’re from far-flung regions
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II.  WRITING SKILLS (50p.)
II.1. Underline the main highlights from the paragraph that you have made coherent (Ex. I) and make a short description or give some details about these famous tourist attractions (20p.):
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II.2. Write a General Factfile about England using the space below (30p.)
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III. GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY (30p.)
III.1. Give five examples of actions using Past Simple and Continuous and write their functions
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III. 2. Explain the following words and put them into appropriate contexts by means of different associations (20p.):
1. outstanding
2. lowland
3. moor lands
4. indented
5. features
6. heart-rending
7. steep
8. bay
9. awe-inspiring
10. shrine

Key:
I.  LISTENING COMPREHENSION
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READING COMPREHENSION: II. 1- d, e, c, b, a; II.2 – Different highlight:
Stonehenge Prehistoric stone circles of druidic influence enlisted on the World Heritage List.
Mysterious, they are the iconic symbol of prehistoric England.
Eden Project- a visitor attraction in Cornwall, 5 kilometres from St. Austell. It houses the world’s largest greenhouse in an innovative construction made of several domes that display different plants from all over the world in huge artificial biomes.
Hadrian’s Wall-
The former Roman frontier in Northern England separating it from Scotland.
Important site enlisted on the World Heritage List.
Canterbury Cathedral- One of the finest Cathedrals in Europe, enlisted on the World Heritage List.
Tate Gallery- Gallery of Modern Art at Bankside on the south bank of River Thames a stone’s throw from London Eye and Millennium Bridge.
Old Trafford- It is the home of Manchester United football club, the second stadium in the UK after
Wembley in London. The ground has been given the nickname “the theatre of dreams”.
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WRITING SKILLS.
England Factfile:
Geography : England is mainly a lowland country and it accounts of 57% of the area of Great Britain.
If Scotland has hills and mountains as an outstanding characteristic, England, generally lowland, has some upland regions too in the North (the Pennines, the Cumbrian mountains and the Yorkshire moor lands) but also in the South West (Cornwall, Devon and Somerset). England has deeply indented coasts on the East, West and South, many rivers (Tyne, Mersey, River Thames) and natural harbors and ports: the port of New castle on the Tyne River, Bristol Harbour upon the Bristol Channel and the
Severn River, Liverpool on the Mersey River. There are also some prominent harbours in the South of
England such as Dover (the closest point to mainland continental Europe), Portsmouth and Plymouth.
Climate, Nature, Environment and Countryside : Being a Northerly country, England is markedly influenced by the Gulf Stream which has a warming effect on the climate. Temperatures are generally mild and temperate and weather is frequently changeable. The east of the country is generally drier than the west and north. Anyway, rain showers can fall any time. Although there are wide variations over distance (southern England chilly while the north enjoys a heat wave), May to September is the best period to travel in England. Nature and Environment are preserved by the means of numerous
National Parks and Nature Reserves witch conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage. There are currently 10 National Parks (Lakes District National Park where one can climb England’s highest peaks, top notch for hiking with stunning views and picturesque lakes as the famous Windermere, poet Wordsworth’s place, Peak District National Park offering gentle countryside walks, Northumberland National park, North York Moors National Park where one can cycle patiently, Exmoor National Park to test one’s climbing skills) and 9 Forest Parks (Forest of
Dartmoor). England has many unspoilt rural and costal areas despite its high population density and widespread urbanisation. The unspoilt Heritage Coasts are specially protected to preserve their distinctive beauty (more than one thousand kilometres of Heritage Coastline). There are 37 designated
Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, 22 Environmentally Sensitive Areas, more than 200 country parks, and many sites of Special scientific Interest. There are National Trails for walking, cycling or horse riding through footpaths and bridleways to see the most stunning landscapes of England. The landscape of the entire English countryside is mapped as to be taken into account in all national and local decisions that have a bearing on it. The land of Englad is overwhelmingly countryside (88%) with only 12% built up. The Green Belt is a project to protect the unspoilt natural countryside by

increasing the proportion of houses being built on previously developed land with the dual advantage of protecting the countryside and regeneration urban areas but with the disadvantages of making life unbearably crowded. Recreation and tourism is a significant source of income and a pleasant way to spend free time. Building of special architectural or historical value and interest are also protected through a system of listing safeguarded by the National Trust. England has 11 sites on the World
Heritage List such as Canterbury Cathedral, Durham Cathedral and Castle, a site of truly stunning scale and position, Ironbridge Gorge with the world’s first iron bridge in Shropshire, the prehistoric stone circles at Stonehenge, the City of Bath, stylish and lively, with superb Georgian crescents and famous Roman ruins, Hadrian’s Wall, the former Roman frontier in northern England, the Tower of
London, the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St. Margaret’s, Maritime Greenwich,
London. England has therefore a unique national asset.
Other places to see and to put on a hit list along with London, the capital city:
Devon and Cornwall - wild moors, lush farmland, picturesque villages, beautiful bays and surfpounded beaches. Don’t miss the coastal paths and open spaces of Cornwall and check out the picturepostcard views in Devon
Oxford and Cambridge - Gorgeous and ancient university towns, manicured colleges, evocative architecture all reeking of history, towers and spires rising above.
Salisbury - Well-to-do city, with the feel of a country market town, dominated by England’s most beautiful cathedral.
Brighton - Fondly tagged “London-by-the –Sea”, the Southeast Coast’s outrageously vibrant resort, go and mix with the hip crowd in happening Brighton.
Warwick Castle - England’s finest medieval castle. Preserved enough to be impressive, ruined enough to be romantic.
Manchester - England’s second city, renowned for fine arts, modern architecture and unstoppable night-time activities. Feel the youth and energy of this city.
Liverpool - Still famous for Beatles connections, now with a rugged cultural identity and up-to-themoment music scene. You can experience Liverpool’s vibrant drinking and entertainment scene, which is undoubtedly the best and see the Yellow Submarine.
York - Viking heritage, medieval city walls, spectacular Minster and the country’s best railway museum.
Yorkshire Dales - Rolling hills, scenic valley, sturdy villages, rural northern England at its reet best.
Derbyshire - for a more gentle landscape, go to the limestone dales this region.
Bristol- a hotbed of musical innovation with nightlife to match.
Birmingham- for big-name clubs, groundbreaking arts venues, top theatre and classical music.
Leeds- with its sleek entertainment and shopping to die for– “Knightsbridge of the North” is no idle claim.
The Channel Tunnel, an extraordinary engineering feat linking England and France, over 50 kilometres long of which nearly 38 kilometres actually under water. There are lots of wonders to see in this compact country since you’re never far from the next town, the next national park, the next pub or the next impressive castle on your hit list of highlights.
IV. GRAMMAR and VOCABULARY (2p.)
IV.1 Present Simple and Continuous (Four Functions each: a daily routine, a general truth, a habitual action, a description - Present Simple/ an ongoing action, a temporary action, a personal future action, sth annoying/pleasant .
1. I get up at 7 every morning to go to university. (a daily routine )
I am going there right now. (an ongoing action)
2. I like studying Geography of Tourism (a general truth)
I am working hard on this project this week. (a temporary action)
3. I go to English classes every week. (a habitual action)
I am going to London next month. (a personal future action)
4. The English classes are useful if we take them more seriously. (a description)

My students are always being late and talkative. (sth annoying)
IV. 2.
1. outstanding: remarkable, significant- There are sites of outstanding universal value in England.
2. lowland: a flat area, Much of England is lowland , but you can still have some upland regions in the
North, the Pennines and Cumbrian Mountains as well as in the South West, in Cornwall, Devon and
Somerset.
3. moor lands: uncultivated field, rough grassland- You can have a walk on the Yorkshire moor lands , it is worth seeing!
4. indented: uneven, with parts missing or cut- England has got deeply indented coasts on the East,
West and South.
5. features: characteristics, specificity- Mountains and hill are an outstanding feature in Scotland’s geography.