B1 W–17 May, 2009 / MC
T.C.
MALTEPE ÜNİVERSİTESİ
READING I
Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Many doctors say today sleep can change our health. ______. If people don’t have enough sleep they can
suffer from depression as well as illnesses such as heart disease.
The most obvious effect of not having enough sleep is to make us weaker and it makes it harder to fight
illness; in other words, people who do not sleep enough are more likely to get sick or ill. _______. Studies
in the USA have found that 60 percent of adults have problems sleeping a lot of the time. More than 40
percent of adults say that they feel sleepy in the daytime and that this makes their lives difficult. 20 percent
say they sometimes have problems sleeping. At least 40 million people in the USA suffer from sleep
problems that need treatment – because they sleep too much or too little – but very few people actually go
to a doctor about their sleep problem.
So what are the things that affect sleep? Well, firstly, there is noise. If there are noises such as barking
dogs, dripping taps and loud music, you will probably find it difficult to sleep. What is interesting is that
women seem to notice noise more than men, while young children do not notice noise as much as adults.
If you are sitting in a chair, you will find it very difficult to sleep. But you will probably have no problem
falling asleep if you are lying down. ______. We need to be horizontal and we need to have enough
space.
A third thing affecting sleep is temperature. You may have noticed that you have difficulty sleeping if it is
very hot or cold. Studies have found that if the temperature is below 12 C or above 24 C, we will wake up.
Altitude too, can change the way we sleep. If you are at an altitude of over 4,000 m, you need to breathe
differently because you don’t have as much oxygen. _______.
So, if you want to sleep well:
 Do not do exercise before you go to bed.
 Do not drink alcohol or drinks like coffee that have caffeine in them.
 Do try to relax.
We hope this helps. Sleep well.
TASK A
Complete the following sentences with the best word or phrase, 1, 2 or 3.
1. Not having enough sleep
a. can cause illness.
b. does not change health.
c. makes us stronger.
2. The number of adults who say that they often have problems trying to fall asleep is
a. 40%.
b. 20%.
c. 60%.
3. The people who notice noise most are
a. men.
b. women.
c. babies.
4. At high altitudes we need to breathe
a. without oxygen.
b. less oxygen.
c. differently.
5. Before you go to bed, you should NOT
a. listen to relaxing music.
b. drink coffee without caffeine.
c. go for a two kilometre run.
TASK B
Put the sentences in to the correct place in the text. There is one EXTRA.
A. This is another thing that affects sleep – sleep surface.
B. Many people have sleeping problems.
C. Noise is the most serious sleep problem.
D. If we want our bodies to work well, we need sleep.
E. It will take you about two weeks to get used to this.
TASK C
Match the words in bold from the text with the definitions below.
a. completely flat, lying down.
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b. an illness which makes you feel very unhappy.
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c. to see, hear or feel something.
____________________
d. given to someone who is ill to make them get better.
____________________
e. how high you are above sea level.
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READING II
Read the following text about Kenya.
Welcome to Kenya, the land of discovery. Of all the countries in Africa, none can offer the amazing
different kinds of scenery found in Kenya. It also has lots of different kinds of wild animals and birds. This is
a country where big cats and large mammals like antelope, giraffes and hyenas still run free in their natural
habitat. You can even see the migration of wildebeest, zebras and gazelles, which starts around July each
year; I can strongly recommend this.
We are a family-owned safari tour operator and both of our directors were born and brought up here.
Working as a team with all our staff, we pay particular attention to detail and offer a personalised service.
Our objective is to work with each customer, family and group in an individual way. We want you to work
with us, discussing your interests, style of travel, questions related to time and money and any other things
that would influence your trip, so that we can prepare a programme that is ideal for you, your family or your
group. Travelling to Africa is expensive; but our tours offer the best value for your money.
Our vehicles are 7-seater safari minibuses with a slide-open roof that is perfect for watching wild animals
and sight-seeing. The buses are well-maintained to offer a high level of comfort and safety and are fully
equipped with first-aid kits, as well as guide books on the wildlife and birds of East Africa.
We know for a fact that the success of your safari will depend on your driver/guide. It is because of this that
we have a great team of carefully selected drivers and guides who are well-trained and experiences with a
great knowledge of wildlife and animal behaviour.
They speak English, Spanish, and French so the choice is yours. The accommodation that you choose will
depend on your budget and there are several types available, ranging from five star hotels and luxury tentcamps to basic camping for those who want to ‘rough it’. In case of emergency we provide free
membership with the Flying Doctors’ Society of Africa to all our customers who are on safari with us. This
means that you can use the Flying Doctors’ Service including evacuation to a good hospital with one
telephone call.
If you are interested in taking a holiday with us, the best source of information is someone who has been
there recently. Many of our past customers have allowed us to pass their email contacts to others in order
to share their experiences and give them an opportunity to hear the inside story. One last thing, if you feel
that what we offer does not match what you want to do, and you are worried about wasting your money,
please send us an email telling us your ideas and we will work together to design your dream safari.
TASK A
Are the sentences True or False?
1. The scenery in Kenya is very nice but also very similar all over the country.
2. Wild animals are not put in zoos here.
3. The directors of the company are Kenyan.
4. The safari tours offered are interesting but not very flexible.
5. Travelling to Africa is not expensive.
6. It is possible to open the roof of the minibuses.
7. Only expensive luxury accommodation is available.
8. Customers have to pay extra for medical services while on safari.
9. It is a good idea to get information from people who have been on safari before.
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TASK B
Answer the questions.
1. Which three things does the writer say are different in Kenya?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
2. What does the writer recommend us to watch?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
3. What does this safari tour company particularly concentrate on to keep its clients happy?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
4. What things should the tourist speak about with the company before agreeing on a travel plan?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
5. What can be used in an immediate medical emergency before any doctor can arrive?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
6. What does the writer mean exactly by the expression to ‘rough it’?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
7. Which qualities should a good safari driver/guide have?
_____________________________________________________________________________________
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USE OF ENGLISH
A. Rewrite the sentences so that the meaning stays the same, using the words in brackets.
1. She can’t play an instrument now and she couldn’t play an instrument when she was young. (ABLE)
She has ______________________________________________ play an instrument.
2. It is certain that the criminal will be punished severely. (DEFINITELY)
The criminal ________________________________________________ severely.
3. It is a good idea for you to take an umbrella with you. (TO)
You ______________________________________________ an umbrella with you.
4. It’s possible that she will forget to buy what she needs. (MIGHT)
She _____________________________________________ what she needs.
5. It is necessary for me to buy a new pair of shoes. (MUST)
I __________________________________________________ a new pair of shoes.
6. Is it OK if I borrow your calculator? (IF)
Do ____________________________________________ your calculator?
7. I cleaned the house before the guests came. (ALREADY)
By the time the guests came ________________________________________ the house.
8. When I was young I would never smoke. (TO)
I _______________________________________________ when I was young.
9. Is it necessary for me to write her phone number in my diary; I have a mind for numbers? (TO)
Do___________________________________ her phone number in my diary?
10. The chances are that unemployment will increase because of economic crisis. (PROBABLY)
Unemployment ___________________________________________ because of economic crisis.
11. I will forgive you if you tell the truth. (AS LONG AS)
I ________________________________________________________ the truth.
12. There is no air so the wood doesn’t burn. (IF)
The wood _______________________________________________________ air.
13. It’s unlikely that your grandmother will learn how to use a computer. (PROBABLY)
Your grandmother ___________________________________________ how to use a computer.
14. He won’t lose weight because he doesn’t stop eating too much. (UNLESS)
He ____________________________________________________ eating too much.
15. I can afford to have a holiday after I earn fifty pounds a day. (PROVIDED)
I can afford to have a holiday____________________________________________ fifty pounds a day.
16. I will prepare dinner immediately after I arrive home. (AS SOON AS)
I will______________________________________________________________ arrive home.
17. She didn’t have more money so she couldn’t buy a new car. (WOULD)
If she ____________________________________________________________ a new car.
18. It’s a pity that I didn’t go to her wedding ceremony. (WISH)
I ______________________________________________ her wedding ceremony.
19. If only you bought a present for your mother. (WOULD)
It __________________________________________ a present for your mother.
20. I ran to the bus stop and I could catch the bus. (NOT)
If I ___________________________________________________________ the bus.
21. The committee will hold the meeting in the conference hall. (BY)
The meeting _________________________________________________ in the conference hall.
22. I can’t take you to the airport because I don’t have a car. (COULD)
If I ______________________________________________________ to the airport.
23. They have reviewed all the applications. (BEEN)
All the applications __________________________________________________.
24. The students are reading a book in the classroom. (IS)
A book ____________________________________________________________in the classroom.
25. It was necessary for me to apologize to him for being late. (HAD)
I _______________________________________________________________ for being late.
26. It’s forbidden to bring into examination mobile phones. (NOT)
You _______________________________________________________ mobile phones.
27. I’m sorry but I forgot your birthday, otherwise I would call you. (FORGOTTEN)
If I ______________________________________________________________ you.
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B. Complete the gaps with ONE WORD only.
I.
Jim Springer and Jim Lewis were reunited after forty years _________ Dr Thomas Bouchard, Professor of
psychology at the University of Minnesota. He was investigating how __________ of our personality
depends ________ genes. Dr Bouchard was amazed by how___________ things the twins had in
common. He had expected them to look identical and to __________ similar medical histories. However,
he and his team __________ very surprised to find the enormous similarities in the two Jims’ personalities,
their lifestyle, their hobbies, their religion, even their political beliefs.
Some of the similarities ___________ incredible: Jim Springer’s son is called James Allen, and Jim Lewis’s
is called James Alan. They both have dogs named Toy. They like and hate the same sports and they voted
__________ the same President. And both Jims have the same romantic habit _______ leaving little love
letters for their wives around the house. Dr Bouchard is convinced that genes are probably ________
more important in determining our personality and preferences __________ people thought before.
II.
Leroy James, _________ was killed in a motorway crash last week, was ________ famous rock star. He
was buried __________ St. Alban’s Church in London. The funeral __________ attended by more than
2000 people ________ liked him very much. He completed _________ last record 5 months ago. The
numbers ________the music community chose James _________ best singer of the year. He ________
chosen also the best composer. The prize will be ________ to his mother next week. His fans say that
James will __________ remembered in the future, too. No one ___________ forget him.
III.
In London, a rich man _________ shot while he was sitting in _______ cafe two days ago. Two men came
near the cafe _________5 pm. One of the men got off the bike and run towards the man, ________ was
drinking his coffee and ____________ his newspaper. He then fired at the men _________wounded him
seriously. After ________, they got on their bikes and rode away _________ the heavy traffic. The rich
man was __________ to hospital immediately. His life was saved __________ experienced doctors.
C. Complete the sentences with the correct conditional type and wish clause.
1. Terry never catches anything when he goes fishing. And if he ______________ (catch) a fish, he
___________ (throw) it back.
2. I don’t know how to use a computer. If you __________________ (help) me, I ________________
(write) an e-mail to my friend.
3. It’s a pity you missed the party! If you ____________________ (come), you ___________________
(meet) my friends from Hungary.
4. Why didn’t you tell me? If you _________________ (tell) me, I _____________________ (help) you.
5. If you __________________ (heat) ice, it ________________ (melt).
6. He’s taking make-up exam now. He _______________ (not sit) for the make up if his marks
______________ (be) good.
7. Oh, sir, I’m terribly sorry about the situation. I ________________________ (do) my homework if my
grandparents ______________________ (not come) to visit us.
8. I don’t have any money. I wish I ____________________ (have) some money.
9. I’ve got a stomach ache, I wish I ___________________________ (eat) so much for dinner.
10. She wishes she ______________________ (be) beautiful enough to be in the movies.
D. Complete the following sentences in your own words.
1. If he had been careful, _______________________________________________________________.
2. I wish ____________________________________________________________ when I was younger.
3. It is certain that _____________________________________________________________________.
4. We ought ____________________________________________________________ the environment.
5. I would have never __________________________________________________________________.
6. As long as _______________________________________________________ you can come with us.
7. You ___________________________________________________________ because it is forbidden.
8. We have never been able to __________________________________________________________.
9. As soon as _________________________________________________________ he will start crying.
10. My sister never _________________________________ unless _____________________________.
11. Provided that my parents ___________________________________, I ________________________.
12. It’s a good idea ____________________________________________________ when you are angry.
13. You had better __________________________________________________if you have a headache.
14. It’s worth _____________________________________________________ when you are in Istanbul.
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