TEST 11 READING TASK 1 Read the texts below. Match choices (A-H) to (1-5). There are three choices you don't need to use. Write your answers on the separate answer sheet. EASY WAYS TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND MEET PEOPLE Meeting people and making friends can be awkward and challenging. Try a few of these simple tips, and you'll be on your way in no time. 1 Other people like to know they're heard and that their ideas are appreciated. By being a good listener, you let others know that you value what they have to say and, by extension, who they are. If the conversation goes well, ask the person for his or her phone number or email, then make plans to hang out. 2 Noticing something you like about someone and sharing it with him or her is a great way to forge a connection and start a conversation. When giving a compliment, be honest and genuine. Even if you're complimenting something very small, it's likely to be appreciated. You might even receive a compliment in return! 3 Put away your cell phone from time to time and take a look around. Who seems funny or interesting? Which people in the room have you never talked to? Who pays attention to your ideas? Make a mental note and spend a little time getting to know these people face-to-face. 4 Having an interest in common with another person gives both of you something to talk about. No matter if that interest is reading, rugby or rock 'n' roll, pursuing it with other people is fun and gives you a sense of meaning and belonging. Form a band or a book club, or start an interest group online. You'll have a circle of friends before you know it. 5 Does your math teacher give super-hard exams? Is your history teacher always giving pop quizzes? Round up a few others from your class to gather together each week. Find out what your classmates like about the teacher and what they can't stand. Make flash cards together or quiz one another. Bring snacks and share what's going on in your life. You'll have new friends before you know it. A Show people that you can be trusted B Form a group of your fellow students C Don't forget to call up new friends D Share your hobby with the new friends E Demonstrate that you are interested in the person F Try to notice people beside you G Accept people the way they are H Speak highly of a person, but don't lie 108
TASK 2 Read the text below. For questions (6-10) choose the correct answer (A, B, C, or D). Write your answer on the separate answer sheet. WHAT ARE THE ORIGINS OF THE HAMBURGER? We will probably never know who first sold a beef inside a bun, but there are lots of contenders for having invented something similar. Genghis Khan and his army of Mongol horsemen used to snack