Pre Test November Intermediate 1 Writing Omsk

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Questions 1 – 5 Here are some sentences about a well-known painting, La Gioconda (or Mona Lisa).For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.Use no more than three words.Write only the missing words. Example: 0 It was 1503 when Leonardo da Vinci started to paint La Gioconda.Leonardo da Vinci started to paint La Gioconda .............. 1503. Answer: 0 in
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You arranged to meet your English friend Sally next Tuesday, but you have to change the time. Write an email to Sally. In your email you should
- suggest a new time to meet on Tuesday
- explain why you need to change the time
- remind Sally where you arranged to meet.
Write 35-45 words.
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Question 6
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Write the answer to ONE of the questions (7 or 8) in this part. Write your answer in about 100 words.
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Question 7 Your Scottish penfriend has written to you for advice.Next month , I'm moving with my family to a different area. I have to choose between going to a small school in the countryside or a large school in the centre of town. What should I do?Now write a letter to your penfriend , giving your advice. Write your letter in about 100 words.
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Question 8 Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence:As the man left the cafe, Maria saw that his phone was still on the table.Write your story in about 100 words.
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Probably, no other painting is as famous as La Gioconda.La Gioconda is probably ............... painting in the world.

Explanation
La Gioconda, also known as the Mona Lisa, is renowned worldwide for its enigmatic smile and artistic mastery. Its fame surpasses that of any other painting, making it the most famous and best-known artwork in the world. Its iconic status has been solidified through centuries of admiration and recognition, making it a symbol of artistic excellence and cultural significance.

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Nobody is sure of the identity of the woman in the painting.Nobody is sure ............... the woman in the painting is.

Explanation
The correct answer is "about who, who". In the original sentence, it is stated that nobody is sure of the identity of the woman in the painting. The given answer correctly rephrases this by saying that nobody is sure about who the woman in the painting is. The repetition of "who" emphasizes the uncertainty regarding the woman's identity.

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People find the smile of the woman in the painting interesting.People are .............. in the smile of the woman in the painting.

Explanation
The answer is "interested" because it is the verb form that matches the subject "people" and conveys the idea that they have a curiosity or fascination with the smile of the woman in the painting.

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It took Leonardo a long time to paint this picture.Leonardo spent a long time .............. this picture.

Explanation
The correct answer is "on, over, working on, painting, finishing, doing, completing, producing, creating." These options all represent different ways to describe the action of Leonardo spending a long time on this picture. They all convey the idea that he dedicated a significant amount of time and effort to the process of creating the painting.

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Does anyone know what this picture is worth today?Does anyone know how ............... this picture is worth today?

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The question is asking for the value of the picture in terms of currency. The correct answer options "much money, many pounds, many dollars, many euros" all refer to different currencies, indicating that the value of the picture can be expressed in any of these currencies.

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Pre Test November Intermediate 1 Writing Omsk

You arranged to meet your English friend Sally next Tuesday, but you have to change the time. Write an email to Sally. In your email you should
suggest a new time to meet on Tuesday
explain why you need to change the time
remind Sally where you arranged to meet.
Write 35-45 words.

Question 6

Write the answer to ONE of the questions (7 or 8) in this part. Write your answer in about 100 words.

Question 8 Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence:As the man left the cafe, Maria saw that his phone was still on the table.Write your story in about 100 words.

Probably, no other painting is as famous as La Gioconda.La Gioconda is probably ............... painting in the world.

Nobody is sure of the identity of the woman in the painting.Nobody is sure ............... the woman in the painting is.

People find the smile of the woman in the painting interesting.People are .............. in the smile of the woman in the painting.

It took Leonardo a long time to paint this picture.Leonardo spent a long time .............. this picture.

Does anyone know what this picture is worth today?Does anyone know how ............... this picture is worth today?

Pre Test November Intermediate 1 Writing Omsk

You arranged to meet your English friend Sally next Tuesday, but you have to change the time. Write an email to Sally. In your email you shouldsuggest a new time to meet on Tuesdayexplain why you need to change the timeremind Sally where you arranged to meet. Write 35-45 words.

Question 6

Write the answer to ONE of the questions (7 or 8) in this part. Write your answer in about 100 words.

Question 8 Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence:As the man left the cafe, Maria saw that his phone was still on the table.Write your story in about 100 words.

Probably, no other painting is as famous as La Gioconda.La Gioconda is probably ............... painting in the world.

Nobody is sure of the identity of the woman in the painting.Nobody is sure ............... the woman in the painting is.

People find the smile of the woman in the painting interesting.People are .............. in the smile of the woman in the painting.

It took Leonardo a long time to paint this picture.Leonardo spent a long time .............. this picture.

Does anyone know what this picture is worth today?Does anyone know how ............... this picture is worth today?

You arranged to meet your English friend Sally next Tuesday, but you have to change the time. Write an email to Sally. In your email you should
suggest a new time to meet on Tuesday
explain why you need to change the time
remind Sally where you arranged to meet.
Write 35-45 words.