Correction of the English test - My gap year

Teste A

1.
a) False. She interrupted her studies that school year because she didn't like the course she was taking.
b) False. She changed jobs before working in a call centre because she didn't like them.
c) Not stated
d) True

2.
a) ultimately
b)managed
c) to strive
d)to solve the ills

3.
a) The pay was excellent for a student, the atmosphere was good and there were lots of chances to win prizes such as mountain bikes, hi-fis and CDs as a bonus for achieving targets.

b) Those students who are able to afford to take a year out can go trekking, backpacking or go on a round-the world trip. However, most students can no longer afford to take a year out just for fun and so they have to find paid work to pay for their studies.

c) In her case, it made her realize that she had to put all her effort into her studies so that she could get a career and not just a job. She also used her gap year to further her studies, read more widely, write and develop other interests, which helped her to develop as a person.
However, she also recognizes that for some people taking a year out can set them back and they may not be prepared to face the situation.

Activity B
1. Employer
2. Salary
3 Rise (USA: Raise)
4. Promotion
5. workforce
6. staff
7. benefit

2. Passive
1. My watch has been stolen
2. I remember I was bought a bicycle for my eight bithday
3. Anna was given a present for her birthday by her friends.

3. Insert the verbs...
a) to explain
b) waiting
c)travelling
d) leave
e) taking
f) to bring
g) sing
h) repeat

Teste B

1.
a)False. Emma began the course in September at Nottingham University
b) True
c) Not stated
d) False. Her work experience made her look forward to going back to University and doing the course she wanted to do.

2.
a) deadline
b) excellent
c) look forward to
d) to further

3. (igual Teste A)

Activity B
1. Reference
2. bonus
3. employee
4. training
5. workmate/colleague
6. qualification
7. wage

2. Passive
1. She will be given plenty of time to take a decision
2. He was forced (by the police) to answer a lot of questions
4. I think he should be offered the job.

3. Insert the verbs...
a) doing
b) reading
c)living
d) to see
e) to learn
f) do
g) to speak
h) spending