TEST PAPER 4 ENGLISH FOR THE MATURA EXAM (predolska vzgoja)

New Headway Intermediate (4th edition): unit 10, Movers and shakers + writing an essay

Name and surname: _________________________________________________________ Class: 4. J (PV)

Date: _____________________________________________ Points: _______/45p Grade: __________
1. Complete the gaps using a, an, the or zero article. (15p)
I just received a postcard from ______ Robinsons, a family I met last year. It made me start
thinking: When was ______ last time I actually sent ______ letter or ______ postcard to
someone? It's strange, ______ postal service has been part of ______ daily life for ______
centuries. And suddenly, within ______ single generation, ______ postal system is on its way
to becoming ______ thing of ______ past. These days, ______ few people send ______ letters.
Today, ______ email is ______ far more common way to communicate with ______ friends
and ______ family. It's also ______ faster and cheaper way to communicate. When I
send ______ email to ______ friend in ______ distant country, ______ friend will receive ______
email almost immediately. What's more, I have the ability to attach ______
photograph, ______ video, or ______ MP3. And I don't even have to buy ______ expensive
stamp. But ______ world is changing quickly. In ______ decade or two, we might all be
using ______ totally different kind of technology to communicate.

2. Read the definitions and name the words described. (5p)

not having the necessary ability, qualification, or strength to perform some specified act
or function I_______________________
an assertion that something said, believed, alleged, etc., is false D____________________
incapable of being solved or explained I_________________________
any process of formation or growth; development E______________________
evidence that establishes or confirms the accuracy or truth of something
V________________________
something from which anything arises or is derived; source; fountainhead
O________________________
a thought or reflection; an opinion based upon reflection C__________________________
of only ordinary or moderate quality; neither good nor bad; barely adequate
M_________________________
to compel by fascination M_____________________________
to see, watch, perceive, or notice O____________________________
 3. Make sentences using words given. You have to explain the words. (5p)
HERETICAL

APPROACH

OPPOSE

HATRED

PROPOSITION
4. Write an essay. Use about 150-200 words. (20p)