Task 1

Read the text about The Museum of Youth Culture in London.

Fill in the gaps using the words in brackets in the correct form.

Do not change the text. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

The Museum of Youth Culture in London (0) supports (SUPPORT) young people through creative workshops and training sessions. The museum wants to give visitors the skill and the (1) _______________________________________ (CONFIDENT) to think and dream big. Its special programme for schools demonstrates why youth culture matters and it motivates young people with interesting workshops and career advice. Since the museum opened, it (2) _______________________________________ (VISIT) by hundreds of school groups. Workshops can be (3) _______________________________________ (HOLD) either at an East London studio or in schools. These workshops are run on a (4) _______________________________________ (DAY) basis. The museum staff is able (5) _______________________________________ (ADJUST) the workshops to fit the needs and preferences of the pupils.

In a new project launched last month, (6) _______________________________________ (PARTICIPATE) were introduced to the world of photography. In some modules, students got a better

(7) _______________________________________ (UNDERSTAND) of photography as a form of artistic expression. In other modules people focused on different aspects of photography and creative expression.

Recently, pupils (8) _______________________________________ (HAVE) the opportunity to improve their skills by being involved in the preparation for an exhibition due to open next week. Currently, the museum and its partners (9) _______________________________________ (PLAN) to

continue offering such workshops. The creativity and skills learned in these workshops can be an important aspect of people’s personal (10) _______________________________________ (GROW).

Task 2

Read the text about “The speedy sport of Roundnet”. Complete the text using the correct word or words from the box. Do not change the text. There are some extra words in the box. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

become • by • competitively • competed • face • faces • has grown • hits • in • look • motivated • motivating • of • off • on • plays • positively • return • returning • shorter • shortly • small • smaller • the shortest • through • until • with • which • what • who • will become • would become

In the last few years Roundnet (0) has grown in popularity among young people. It is a (1) _______________________________________ outdoor activity that can be played nearly everywhere. This game is a dynamic, exciting and fast-moving sport (2) _______________________________________ involves two teams competing against each other. Here’s a brief overview: To play Roundnet you need a ball, similar to a volleyball but (3) _______________________________________ . You also need a trampoline-like net positioned at ankle level between the two teams. Each team consists of two players. The teams (4) _______________________________________ each other on opposite sides of the net. The game begins with one team serving the ball to the opposing team (5) _______________________________________ bouncing it off the net. The rival team has to work together to (6) _______________________________________ the ball to the other team across the net in the same way. The aim in Roundnet is to score points. The team gets a point when one of the following happens:

• The ball bounces off the net and (7) _______________________________________ the ground.

• The receiving team fails to play the ball back within three moves.

The game is typically played to the score (8) _______________________________________ fifteen. The team that reaches that total first wins.

The size of the net is a critical factor. If the teams used a smaller net than the standard size, the game (9) _______________________________________ more challenging and probably less fun. Overall, Roundnet is a sport to be recommended; it is an enjoyable activity that can (10) _______________________________________ influence a player’s physical development.

Task 1

The Museum of Youth Culture in London (0) supports (SUPPORT) young people through creative workshops and training sessions. The museum wants to give visitors the skill and the (1) confidence (CONFIDENT) to think and dream big. Its special programme for schools demonstrates why youth culture matters and it motivates young people with interesting workshops and career advice. Since the museum opened, it (2) has been visited (VISIT) by hundreds of school groups. Workshops can be (3) held (HOLD) either at an East London studio or in schools. These workshops are run on a (4) daily (DAY) basis. The museum staff is able (5) to adjust (ADJUST) the workshops to fit the needs and preferences of the pupils.

In a new project launched last month, (6) participants (PARTICIPATE) were introduced to the world of photography. In some modules, students got a better (7) understanding (UNDERSTAND) of photography as a form of artistic expression. In other modules people focused on different aspects of photography and creative expression.

Recently, pupils (8) have had/had (HAVE) the opportunity to improve their skills by being involved in the preparation for an exhibition due to open next week. Currently, the museum and its partners (9) are planning (PLAN) to continue offering such workshops. The creativity and skills learned in these workshops can be an important aspect of people’s personal (10) growth/growing (GROW).

Task 2

In the last few years Roundnet (0) has grown in popularity among young people. It is a (1) motivating outdoor activity that can be played nearly everywhere. This game is a dynamic, exciting and fast-moving sport (2) which involves two teams competing against each other. Here’s a brief overview: To play Roundnet you need a ball, similar to a volleyball but (3) smaller. You also need a trampoline-like net positioned at ankle level between the two teams. Each team consists of two players. The teams (4) face each other on opposite sides of the net. The game begins with one team serving the ball to the opposing team (5) by bouncing it off the net. The rival team has to work together to (6) return the ball to the other team across the net in the same way. The aim in Roundnet is to score points. The team gets a point when one of the

following happens:

• The ball bounces off the net and (7) hits the ground.

• The receiving team fails to play the ball back within three moves.

The game is typically played to the score (8) of fifteen. The team that reaches that total first wins.

The size of the net is a critical factor. If the teams used a smaller net than the standard size, the game (9) would become more challenging and probably less fun. Overall, Roundnet is a sport to be recommended; it is an enjoyable activity that can (10) positively influence a player’s physical development.