Semester (Science, English, Maths) 9-10 2018

A New Band A famous European record company recently held auditions across some countries to find five singers to form a new international band. The five people chosen are now superstars. But can you work out each guy's previous job, his age (18, 19, 20,21,22) and home town? Name Country Profession Age Denis ________ ________ ________ Phillip ________  accountant 22 Gregory ________ ________ ________ Peter Russia ________ 20 Alexander ________ ________ 18 1.    Phillip is the oldest in the band. 2.    Gregory is a year younger than the boy who used to be a waiter. 3.    Peter is exactly 2 years younger than the accountant and two years older than the photographer. 4.    Alexander is 2 years younger than the guy from Russia. 5.    The 19-year-old boy is from Poland. 6.    Neither Gregory nor Phillip can drive a car. 7.    The youngest guy in the band used to be a photographer. 8.      The former lorry driver is from Serbia. 9.     The guy from Russia isn't a hairdresser. 10.    The guy from France is younger than the guy from Spain

What is Damien McLeod’s job? He is a tailor and ________.

Which of the following is an example of an exclave?

• A.

  Kaliningrad

• B.

  Lesotho

• C.

  Maine

• D.

  Kosovo

Task 1. Read the article about Flamenco and mark the sentences as True, False or Not Given. 

In this part answer 20 questions and show your knowledge of History and European Studies.

Flamenco dancing is traditional for all the regions of Spain.

• A.

  TRUE

• B.

  FALSE

• C.

  NOT GIVEN

In this part you will show your knowledge in Algebra, Geometry, Probability and ability to solve the problems.

In this part you will show your Reading and Listening skills and knowledge of English vocabulary and grammar.

Flamenco artists of a ________ used  jazz, pop and South American melodies alongside with traditional music.

Task 2. Read the text about the Medical Revolution. Use the word given in capitals to form a word or a proper tense of a verb that fits in the sentence.

You are going to hear a text about Scottish kilts.  While listening, answer the questions in a maximum of FOUR words. 

You are going to hear a text about Scottish kilts.  While listening, answer the questions in a maximum of FOUR words. 

MEDICAL REVOLUTION (19TH–20TH CENTURY) The work of Louis Pasteur ________(LEAD) to a wide acceptance of the germ theory of disease, which allowed for cures for many ________ (INFECT) diseases to be developed in the 19th century.

When you hear or read the word ‘Spain’, what comes first to your head? Well, for a great many people Spain means bullfights, toreadors, Don Quixote and the pas­sionate, fiery rhythms of flamenco. For Spanish people flamenco is part of the culture of Andalusia, not of Spain in general. Gypsy music, traditional Andalusian folk songs and Arab melodies from Spain’s Moorish past have all played a part in creating this unique sound. Although there are many theories promising to explain the meaning of the word flamenco, there is not enough evidence to prove them. One theory is that the Spanish word flamenco could have been a derivative of the Spanish word flama, meaning "fire" or "flame". Another commonly accepted version translates flamenco as Spanish for the Flemish soldiers. These soldiers were renowned for their self-confidence and flamboyant pride, all qualities that reflect the gypsy character. Early flamenco was purely Cante Flamenco, a vocal accompanied only by rhythmic clapping of hands.  After a time, the dancing movements and the guitar became other core com­ponents. Flamenco guitar was quite similar to a usual guitar except for the fact that materials for it were chosen carefully to enhance volume and sound quality. Castanets became other musical instruments used in Flamenco performances. They produced clicking and rattling noises that added to the overall sound. So this tripartite - the sound of the guitar, the improvisa­tion of the singer and the dramatic movements of the dancers - combined together  makes an unforgettable show. The major movements involved in Flamenco dance are those of the arms and feet. The arms have to be moved gracefully and calmly. On the other hand, the movements of feet involve high intensity creating a wonderful combination of the lightly moving arms and the powerful movements of the feet. Dressing is another important component of any Flamenco dance. According to tradition, women wear red, black or deep blue dresses while men wear tuxedo shirts of black or red colour with dark bottoms. However, modern day dancers often deviate from this pattern and many other colours can also be observed in Flamenco dance performances nowadays. Flamenco doesn’t need a stage. People dance it when they have something to celebrate, wherever they are - at home, in a cafe, in the street... Surprisingly enough, there is no standard Flamenco dance! There are certain patterns of rhythms the dancer must follow, but most of the performance depends on the mood and the music available. Furthermore, innovation from the dancer’s side is an essential part of Flamenco dance as it is meant to depict passion and zest of the performer that's why the dance requires skill and understanding. Since Flamenco show became a must for every tourist vis­iting Spain, its passion has gone, it has been often imitated and stereotyped, and true flamenco has become something rare and difficult to come by. Nevertheless in the 1980s flamenco reinvented itself and a new style. New Flamenco was created by a younger generation of flamenco artists, who used not only traditional music, but jazz, pop and South American melodies. One of the artists who helped to revive flamen­co is Joaquin Cortes, the Spanish icon and the most popular flamen­co dancer. Nowadays flamenco is popular all over the world and in 2010 UNESCO declared it one of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.

Manchester Belle Vue Stadium Dog Race. In a race of five greyhounds, red jacket, blue, black, purple and white, in how many different ways is it possible for the five dogs to pass the winning post? For example: black, red, white, purple, blue would be one way. Answer: ________ different ways.

Flamenco is a  mixture of Gypsy music, folk songs and Arab melodies.

• A.

  TRUE

• B.

  FALSE

• C.

  NOT GIVEN

A lot of people don’t think their cities or countries can achieve 100% renewable energy. Still, renewable energy use in the EU has grown strongly in recent years. Figure 2 shows the results EU countries achieved by 2015. Figure 2. Study the Figure 2 and say, which member state of the EU hasn’t achieved the 2020 target share of energy from renewable resources.

• A.

  Italy

• B.

  Sweden

• C.

  France

• D.

  Denmark

• E.

  All of them have achieved the target level

• F.

  None of them have achieved the target level

There is no common vision of where the word "flamenco" originated from.

• A.

  TRUE

• B.

  FALSE

• C.

  NOT GIVEN

Flamenco tripartite includes costumes, music and dance.

• A.

  TRUE

• B.

  FALSE

• C.

  NOT GIVEN

Flamenco requires neither skill nor stage.

• A.

  TRUE

• B.

  FALSE

• C.

  NOT GIVEN

Originally flamenco was not set to music; it was accompanied by ________.

Task 2. Complete the sentences below.Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer.

There is no standard Flamenco dance, the dancer must follow only conventional ________.

Traditionally, dancing men wear black or red ________, women wear red, black or deep blue dresses.

The ________ (INVENT) of vaccines eliminated ________(HORRIFY) diseases like smallpox from the face of the earth and immunized children against polio and rabies.

Task 1. Read the text about the Renaissance. Use the word given in capitals to form a word or a proper tense of a verb that fits in the sentence.

Say names like Leonardo Da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael, and you ________ (GET) an idea of how much the Renaissance contributed to the world. One of the most culturally and architecturally rich periods of world his­tory, it marked the final transition from the European Middle Ages to the modern period.

Books ________ (PRINT) for the first time, giving the com­mon man the ________ (ABLE) to read at will (previously the domain of priests and monks).

The Renaissance triggered the re-birth of civilization after the Black Death, pushing ________ (IGNORANT) aside and giving birth to the ________ (DEVELOP) of mathemat­ics and astronomy.

TEARING DOWN OF BERLIN WALL Tearing down a wall might not seem like much, but when you realize what all ________ came down with that wall, you will begin to see it in a ________ new light. At the end of World War II, there was relief at the downfall of a disturbed Hitler who wanted to ________ the earth. However, there was ________ a suspicion between countries and a desire to control as much land as possible. The nations ________ defeated Hitler and his friends began to quarrel amongst themselves. Should the defeated lands be democratic in nature or communist? The end result was a lesson ________ King Solomon: split the spoils ________ the middle. Germany was the embodiment of the war, and therefore, it became the most disputed ________ . In the end, it was split in half with one part under a communist government and the other under a more democratic style. Through the middle of Berlin, a large wall was built to separate the capital city and ________ the wall that separated the communist world from everyone else. When the wall came down in 1989, it ________ the end of communist rule and birth of the voice of the people.  

Science, art and literature advanced to new ________ (HIGH). World maps ________ (DRAW) up and new civiliza­tions discovered, as the idea that the earth was the center of the universe was finally rejected.

Public health measures ________ (PASS) as the growing  ________ (POPULATE) of cities made systematic sanitation necessary.

When was there a change in the tradition of wearing kilt?  ________ years ago

What does Jerry wear under the kilt? ________

Since when has the Alex Scott Company been in the kilt business?  Since the beginning ________ .

Why are kilts so expensive? They are ​________.

Between 75 and 110 guests attended a banquet at the Town Hall and paid a total of £3895. Each person paid the same amount, which was an exact number of pounds. How many guests attended the banquet and how much did each of them pay? Answer: ________ guests paid £ ________ each.

Out of 100 ladies surveyed 85 had a white handbag 75 had black shoes 60 carried an umbrella 90 wore a ring How many ladies at least must have had all four items? Answer: ________

THE VERY SWEETEST SWISS TEMPTATION Chocolate has an intriguing history that goes way back in time to the Mayas of Central America, who first discovered the secret of the cocoa tree. The Mayas educated the Aztecs, who in turn revealed all to the Europeans (thanks to Christopher Columbus, who ‘discovered’ chocolate and Cortes, who _______ cocoa beans and chocolate making equipment to Spain in 1528).

• A.

  Received

• B.

  Transported

• C.

  Travelled

Zoey read 15 travel guides, one at a time. The first travel guide about Russia took her 1 day to read, the second guide about Germany took her 2 days to read, the third travel guide about Croatia took her 3 days to read, and so on, with each travel brochure taking her 1 more day to read than the previous one. Zoey finished the first book on a Monday, and the second on a  Wednesday. On what day the week did she finish her 15th travel brochure about Great Britain?

• A.

  Sunday

• B.

  Monday

• C.

  Wednesday

• D.

  Friday

• E.

  Saturday

While walking in the Trafalgar square, Julia and Sasha wanted to go from the southwest corner of a square field to the northeast corner. Julia walked due east and then due north to reach the goal, but Sasha headed northeast and reached the goal walking in a straight line. Which of the following is closest to how much shorter Sasha's trip was, compared to Jerry's trip?  

• A.

  30%

• B.

  40%

• C.

  50%

• D.

  60%

• E.

  70%

Pablo buys tickets to National Gallery for his friends. The store sells single ticket for £1 each, 3-ticket offer for £2, and 5-ticket offer for £3. What is the greatest number of tickets that Pablo can buy with £8?

• A.

  8

• B.

  11

• C.

  12

• D.

  13

• E.

  15

Which of the following is an NGO?

• A.

  EU

• B.

  UNO

• C.

  BRICS

• D.

  OPEC

• E.

  All of them are NGOs

• F.

  None of them

Study Figure 2 and say, what was the approximate share of energy from renewable resources in Bulgaria in 2004.

• A.

  10%

• B.

  20%

• C.

  30%

• D.

  40%

Which Korean chaebol company is in charge of Renault brand?

• A.

  Nissan

• B.

  Samsung

• C.

  Lotte

• D.

  Hyundai

Study Figure 1 which shows a location where electricity is being produced.  Figure 1. Name the energy which is being converted into electricity.

• A.

  Geothermal heat

• B.

  Wind

• C.

  Solar radiation

• D.

  Nuclear

Which European conflict that changed the face of the modern world celebrated its hundred years’ anniversary on November 7th, 2017?

• A.

  Thirty years’ War

• B.

  Russian Revolution

• C.

  World War I

• D.

  World War II

Task 4. Read the text about Chocolate and choose the word that best fits the gap.

At a gathering of 30 people, there are 20 people who all know each other and 10 people who know no one. People who know each other a hug, and people who do not know each other shake hands. How many handshakes occur?  

• A.

  240

• B.

  245

• C.

  280

• D.

  480

• E.

  490

Name the city where world Great Powers often sign up international treaties and where the International Court of Justice is located.

• A.

  Hague

• B.

  Locarno

• C.

  New York

• D.

  Versailles

• E.

  There is no correct answer