INGLS B1 READING COMPREHENSION PART 1: Read the following text and choose the option (a, b or c) that best

matches the information you have read. Item 0 has been already completed as an example. SIOUX TRIBE The word Sioux is not the true name of this tribe: it comes from the name that another tribe, the Ojibway, used to refer to this tribe, which means little snakes. The real name that this tribe gives to themselves is Lakota or Dakota, depending on the dialect. Many Lakotas and Dakotas use the word Sioux to refer to themselves when they are speaking English, however. Nearly all Lakota and Dakota people speak Spanish. Despite pronunciation differences, Lakota and Dakota speakers can understand each other easily, just like people who speak American English and Canadian English can. The original Lakota/Dakota homelands were in what is now Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North and South Dakota. The Sioux travelled freely, however, and there was also significant Sioux presence in the modern US states of Iowa, Nebraska, Montana and Southern Illinois, and in south-central Canada. Today, most Sioux people live in the Dakotas, Minnesota, Nebraska and Saskatchewan. There are 13 Sioux political subdivisions, combined into seven major tribes. However, today these divisions have more cultural significance than political. Each Dakota/Lakota band is politically autonomous which mean it has its own land and leadership and makes indecisions independently of other Sioux bands. The Seven Fires Council is the top governing group and it makes decisions for the entire Sioux nation. It is composed of all seven tribal chiefs, one from each of the seven tribes. Like most Native American tribes, each Lakota/Dakota community lives on its own reservation (reserve, in Canada), which belongs to them and stands legally under their control. However, the US and Canadian governments still consider the Sioux American or Canadian citizens. Each Lakota/Dakota band has its own government, laws, police, and other services, just like a small country. The political leader of a band is called chief. The chief used to be a man chosen by tribal council members, but today Sioux tribal leaders can be of either gender and are popularly elected in most bands, just as mayors and governors are. In the past, Sioux women were in charge of the home. Besides cooking and cleaning, a Dakota/Lakota woman built her familys house and dragged the heavy posts with her whenever the tribe moved. Houses belonged to the women in the Sioux tribes. Men were hunters and warriors, responsible for feeding and defending their families. Usually only men became Sioux chiefs, but both genders took part in storytelling artwork and music along with traditional medicine.

0. According to the text, a) Ojibway is this tribes true name b) Lakota and Dakota are this tribes true names. c) Sioux is this tribes true name 1. The Lakota and Dakota a) do not understand English very well b) prefer to speak in English c) understand each others dialects quite well 2. This tribes ancestral areas were located a) in Canada b) in the Northern part of the United States c) in the United States and Canada 3. Important decisions can be made by a) each Sioux band b) the main chief c) the Seven Fires Council 4. According to the text, a) only the Lakota/Dakota have control over their reservations b) the Lakota/Dakota own their reservations c) the reservations belong to the US government 5. As for the household tasks, a) Both men and women were responsible for the family b) Men always helped women build up the houses c) Men sometimes were in charge of household chores

PART 2: CLOZE TEST: Fill in the blanks by using the words given below. There are five extra words you do not need to use. ANOTHER BEING CUT DO DOING FOR FUN FUNNY HAVE HIDEOUS IN JOIN KEEP LOOKS MAKE MAY MOODY MUSTNT ON RAISING RISING SHOULD STOP TO UP

HOBBIES FOR A HEALTHIER LIFE Most of us underestimate the value of a hobby, we think hobbies are just-------------(1). But there is much more to them: hobbies protect our health. In most developed countries rates of obesity, diabetes and depression are steadily---------------(2) , with experts saying that these diseases are connected to our modern eating habits. When we are bored or ---------------(3) we tend to use food to overcome these negative emotions. The problem is the food we crave, such as carbs, sugar and caffeine----------(4) cause obesity, high blood pressure and depression when consumed regularly. We need to ----------------------(5) down on unhealthy snacks, sodas or junk food. It is a better idea to -----------------(6) exercise or take---------------(7) a hobby, which can be food for our body and mind- mens sana in corpora sano- and will improve our moods. --------------(8) problem is, of course, our obsession with ----------------(9). People spend a fortune-----------------(10) hairstyles, clothes, diets and makeup. First of all, you dont ----------------(11) to look like a supermodel. ---------------(12) buying fashion magazines and comparing yourself to them- many of them would look not just ugly but absolutely ----------------(13) without computer-generated photography and personal hairstylists. Once again, a suitable hobby can help you much more---------------(14) become a confident person. When you participate in sports, or simply enjoy-----------------(15) something creative, you feel good about yourself, -------------(16) fit and look better. Finally, technology can also put our health at risk. Computers, i-pods and mobile phones take us away from face-to-face contact. When people---------------(17) a club or class, they develop their social skills and -------------------(18) friends. Do you hate not ---------------(19) able to dance? Dou you find it frustrating that you cant speak a foreign language? Choose something you are interested in and remember that you ---------------(20) be realistic about your progress.

WRITING PART 1: Write about 150 words following the instructions: You are going on holiday with Peter, an English friend and you have received a wassap from him: Hey! Im so busy at work I cant organize the trip. Can you arrange everything? Biggest hug! Write an email telling him about your final plans. Mention the following: Destination and length of stay How to get there Things to do in the area Things you might need

PART 2: Write about 90 words following the instructions: As you need to rent your house during the summer, you have decided to post an advert in Homelidays.com. Write a description of your house/flat (real or imaginary) for the website. Include: A description of the house and its location A description of the neighbourhood Say who the house/flat is suitable for and if there are any restrictions (e.g. no pets allowed).