Dipartimento di Lingue e Letterature Straniere e Culture Moderne
2nd Year Lettorato Exam January 12th 2015
Turismo
Section I
1.
Choose a, b, c or d to fill in the blanks in the most appropriate way.
The children ran …… the street.
a) by
b) passed
c) down
d) at
2.
Marine biologists have noted that many fish …… high levels of dangerous metals.
a) now contain
b) are now containing
c) contain now
d) have now contained
3.
By the time the fire engines ……, we …….. the fire and …… furniture out of the blackened building.
a) had arrived / have put out / had been carrying
b) arrived / had put out / were carrying
c) had been arriving / have put out / carried
d) had arrived / were putting out / had carried
4.
You ……. with this kind of problem before, I expect, so I’ll leave you to handle it.
a) ‘ll have dealt
b) are going to deal
c) had dealt
d) are dealing
5.
Before the advent of cable TV, viewers …… such a wide variety of channels.
a) haven’t had
b) weren’t used to have c) wouldn’t have
d) didn’t use to have
The opposition have asked for income tax ……
a) being reduced b) to reduce
c) to be reduced
d) in reduction
6.
7.
A few weeks ago, while we were out at the cinema, we ……
a) had someone broken into our house
b) had our house broken into
c) have got our house broken into
d) got someone break into our house
8.
Luckily I checked my diary. If I ….. that, I …… her birthday.
a) didn’t do / would completely forget
b) hadn’t done / will have forgotten completely
c) hadn’t done / would have completely forgotten
d) don’t do / will completely forget
9.
Some of the people interviewed in the survey said they ….. if everyone left them alone.
a) would rather
b) would prefer it
c) would like better
d) feel as though
10. Some people believe that the government …… genetically modified crops to be grown on a large scale, as they
could spread out of control.
a) doesn’t have to allow
b) mustn’t have let
c) shouldn’t allow
d) may not have let
11. “What can I get my mum for her birthday?” “Well you …… her flowers again!”
a) couldn’t send
b) might send
c) shouldn’t send
d) don’t have to send
12. The customers complained that they …… for more than three hours.
a) were waiting
b) are waiting
c) have been waiting
d) had been waiting
13. That’s a really nice dress she’s wearing, ……?
a) isn’t she
b) doesn’t she
d) do you think
c) isn’t it
14. My husband is at ….. work at ….. moment. He is ….. school teacher.
a) ---/ the / a
b) his / this / a
c) --- / this / the
d) his / the / ---
15. It’s a wonderful car, but it cost him …… money.
a) too many
b) rather a lot of
d) a large number of
c) rather lots of
COMPITO C
Section II Choose the option which is correct and has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
16. There is more than enough food in the fridge.
a) There is too much food in the fridge.
b) There is plenty of food in the fridge.
c) There is a little food in the fridge.
d) There is some food in the fridge.
17. Good news! The plumber has turned up to fix the shower, at last.
a) The plumber has finally come to fix the shower.
b) The plumber has agreed to fix the shower.
c) The plumber will fix the shower sooner or later.
d) We have finally found the right plumber to fix our shower.
18. You needn’t have spent so much money.
a) You are spending too much money.
b) It is not necessary to spend so much.
c) You spent more than was necessary.
d) You could have spent a lot more money.
19. What’s the price of this model?
a) ‘How much does cost this model?’
b) ‘What costs this model?’
c) ‘Could you tell me what is the price of this model, please?’
d) ‘What does this model cost?’
20. “Stop what you are doing!”
a) He said I would stop what I was doing.
b) He asked me to stop doing it.
c) He told me to stop what I was doing.
d) He told me to stop to do it.
21. This house is worth twice as much as when I bought it.
a) When I bought this house, I paid twice its current price.
b) The value of this house is double since I have bought it.
c) I could have bought two houses for the price of this one.
d) The value of this house has doubled since I bought it.
22. I don’t usually eat such big meals; I’m full up.
a) I didn’t use to eat such large meals. I can’t eat any more.
b) I ‘m not used to eat such a lot. I can’t eat any more.
c) Normally I’m not eating such a lot. I can’t eat any more.
d) I can’t eat any more. I’m not used to such large meals.
23. I wish you’d told me about the cheap flights to Italy.
a) Unless you’d told me about the cheap flights to Italy, I’d buy one.
b) I’d have bought a cheap flight to Italy if you had told me about them.
c) If only you’d told me about cheap flights to Italy; otherwise I’ll get one.
d) As long as you had told me about cheap flights to Italy, I would buy one.
24. I think it’s so much more fun to watch tennis than golf.
a) Golf isn’t nearly as interesting to watch than tennis.
b) Between to watch tennis and golf, I watch tennis.
c) Tennis is more interesting to watch than golf.
d) Tennis is far away more interesting than golf.
25. It looks like rain.
a) It looks as if it is going to rain.
b) It appears to have been raining.
c) Everything appears to be wet.
d) It appears to be raining.
COMPITO C
Section III Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the text.
Cuba’s extraordinary global medical record shames the US blockade
Four months…(26)… the internationally declared Ebola emergency that …(27)…
…(28)… the world in direct medical support…(29)…
west Africa, Cuba
the epidemic. The US and Britain …(30)…
thousands of troops and, …(31)… other countries, promised aid – …(32)… of which has …(33)… to
materialise. But, as the World Health Organisation has insisted, what’s …(34)… are health workers. The
Caribbean island, with a population of just 11m and official per capita income of $6,000, answered that call
before it …(35)… . It was first on the Ebola frontline and has sent the largest contingent of doctors and
nurses –256 are …(36)… in the field, with another 200 volunteers …(37)… . The need …(38)… . More
than 6,000 people have already died. So shaming has the Cuban operation been that British and US
politicians …(39)… to offer congratulations. John Kerry described the contribution of the state the US has
been …(40)… for half a century “impressive”. The first Cuban doctor to contract Ebola has been treated by
British medics, and US officials promised they would “collaborate” with Cuba to fight Ebola.
26. a) into
b) of
c) past
d) within
27. b) is ruined
b) has devastated
c) has been demolished
d) was distressing
28. a) conducts
b) was dominant
c) is influenced by
d) leads
29. a) for struggling
b) for combating at
c) to beating
d) to fight
30. a) have sent
b) will be sent
c) had been sending
d) were sending
31. a) in addition
b) in collaboration
c) along with
d) together
32. a) majority
b) the biggest bit
c) most
d) the least
33. a) just
b) already
c) yet
d) not
34. a) most urgently needed
b) most desperately requested c) the biggest need
d) the more urgent
35. a) has materialized
b) had been registered c) was made
d) arisen
36. a) still
b) already
c) yet
d) not
37. a) that arrive
b) who had come
c) on their way
d) in their way
38. a) was greater than ever
b) could not be greater c) is pressed
39.
40. a) hating
d) is high
a) have felt obliged
b) have found each other forced
c) have felt their need
d) have been constraining
b) fighting at
c) engaged on
d) trying to overthrow
COMPITO C
Section IV Choose the most appropriate word or phrase to complete the text.
Ang Thong National Marine Park
The park comprises about 40 islands northwest of Koh Samui, a 45–minute …(41)… from Bangkok. It
covers a total area of 250 …(42)… kilometres. The limestone mountains …(43)… up to 400 meters above
sea level. Along the coast there are many strange-looking caves and …(44)… cliffs, dreamy sandy beaches
and …(45)… bays, perfect for relaxation, snorkelling, kayaking and…(46)… through the rainforest.
Relax on Koh Samui in a five-star …(47)… hotel on the southeast coast …(48)… three gorgeous sandy
beaches and …(49)… tropical gardens, and offering complete seclusion and relaxation. In the afternoon,
explore the interior with our guide and enjoy the…(50)… views. Koh Samui has some of the best nightlife
in Thailand, including classical …(51)… dancing, full moon parties and cabaret shows
Getting married in Koh Samui is a dream come true. This …(52)… destination, where the white sandy
beaches …(53)… with coconut palms and …(54)… hotels offering comfort and hospitality that are
…(55)… , is a perfect place for you and your loved one to celebrate your …(56)… . Swim in the …(57)…
lagoons, …(58)… in the tropical gardens and …(59)… out to the cascading …(60)… of Na Muang, and
enjoy the views and scenic walks.
41. a. transfer
b. voyage
c. driving
d. sightseeing
42. a. squared
b. square
c. quad
d. doubled
43. a. raise
b. highten
c. stick
d. rise
44. a. extinct
b. dramatic
c. active
d. dormant
45. a. luxury
b. lush
c. secluded
d. winding
46. a. striding
b. hiking
c. stepping
d. cascading
47. a. grotty
b. economic
c. resort
d. touristic
48. a. owing
b. having
c. ranging
d. boasting
49. a. drought
b. steep
c. luxury
d. lush
50. a
b. spectacular
c. mundane
d. pale
51. a. Thailandic
b. stranded
c. steep
d. Thai
52. a. clear
b. sparkling
c. exotic
d. dear
53. a. fringed
b. mixed
c. fraught
d. winding
54. a. luscious
b. high
c. welcome
d. luxury
55. a. nice
b. second to none
c. over the top
d. wishy washy
56. a. wedding
b. marriage
c. honeymoon
d. licence
57. a. narrow
b. sparkling
c. salted
d. depth
58. a. march
b. stroll
c. creep
d. stride
59. a. trek
b. trip
c. quest
d. limp
60. a. waterflows
b. puddles
c. tides
d. Waterfalls
sightseeing
COMPITO C
C - TOURISM
Section 1
1. c
2. a
3 b
4 a
5 d
6 c
7 b
8 c
9 b
10 c
11 c
12 d
13 c
14 a
15 b
Section 2
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
b
a
c
d
c
d
d
b
c
a
Section 3
26 a 27 b 28 d 29 d 30 a 31 c 32 c 33 c 34 a 35 c 36 b 37 c 38 b
39 a 40 d
Section 4
41 a 42 b 43 d 44 b 45 c 46 b 47 c 48 d 49 d 50 b
54 d 55 b 56 a 57 b 58 b 59 a 60 d
51 d 52 c 53 a
COMPITO C
Turismo
Please note that you must do both tasks. Time: 75 minutes
Part 1 – Long Task (write between 150-250 words)
You work for the UK representatives of the Aosta Valley Tourist Agency. British tourists coming
back to Italy for another skiing holiday prefer to go to Trentino rather than return to the Valley.
Your boss Angela Keller, asked you to do research to find out why. A sample of the results of a
survey you carried out on ski tourists on their return to Britain is given below.
Write a report for your boss covering each different aspect of the ski holiday experience,
comparing the two ski areas, and indicate in your conclusion what changes you think the Aosta
Valley should make in the short and in the long term.
You must reorganise and reword the notes.
Aosta Valley
1. “So expensive to take children skiing here, and family packages are not discounted very
much.”
2. “Food at the hotel was really very ordinary, especially breakfast. Restaurants outside
were expensive, except for pizza.”
3. “We were near Monte Rosa and wanted to ski near Mont Blanc, but there’s no
connection. You’d have to drive.”
4. “You always have to pay for things separately, the shuttle bus, the lifts, and people aren’t
friendly or helpful”
5. More queuing than skiing. Some lifts are slow and outdated.”
6. Rating of hospitality of people in Aosta Valley: 5/10
Trentino
1. You can ski for hundreds of kms, from valley to valley, never taking your skis off.”
2. You really feel welcome. Everything is included in your package: ski pass, bus, even
discounts in cafés on the ski slopes. Very cheap holiday package for our family of 5 (3
kids)”
3. We never seemed to wait for lifts. So modern and fast, even 8-seater chair lifts.
4. “Hotel was a super comfortable chalet. Fantastic breakfast buffet. Dinner was a great
range of Italian and Tyrolean food. And so cheap. We never ate out”.
5. Rating of hospitality of people in Trentino: 9/10
Part 2 – Short Task (40 words max.)
Write an email to Angela Keller to fix a time and a place for a meeting to discuss your
report. You have meetings all day on Thursday and Friday Ask if there has been any reaction
from your colleagues in Italy.
COMPITO C