PART 1. Option 1 [7 POINTS] Written understanding. Read the text 'Electric cars: the good, the bad and the costly' (The Guardian, 23 Oct 2.019).
Question 1: [2 POINTS] Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE and write down the sentence or the part of the text that justifies your answer.
a) The piece of research mentioned in the text is the first to suggest that poor air quality is bad for people.
b) Nobody is thought to have died because of poor air quality.
c) More roads for cars are not needed according to Rachel White.
d) Driverless cars will be a possibility within the next decade.

Question 2: [2 POINTS] Choose and answer only TWO of the following questions in your own words according to the text.
a) Why is a reduction in pollution from cars advantageous according to the text?
b) What major pros and cons of electric cars are mentioned in the text?
c) Can you explain two of the different things the government should do according to the text?

Question 3: [1,5 POINTS] Find words or phrases in the text that correspond to the words and definitions given. You only need to have five correct answers to get 1.5 points.
a) Procedures, actions (paragraph 1)
b) To put into effect (paragraph 2)
c) Financial help (paragraph 2)
d) To depend (paragraph 3)
e) People on foot, walkers (paragraph 3)
f) To emphasize (paragraph 4)

Question 4: [1,5 POINTS] Choose the correct option for each question and COPY both the letter and the sentence that follows onto your answer sheet.
1. The text says that London...
a) has already done enough by reducing pollution from car gases.
b) has done too much with the reduction of pollution from car gases.
c) may have to reduce pollution from car gases further.
d) still needs to do more than just reducing pollution from car gases.
2. Rachel White…
a) feels the government is not promoting electric cars among the population.
b) feels the government is too limited in its attempts to reduce carbon emissions.
c) feels the government needs to build a better network of roads for motor vehicles.
d) feels the government is doing too much for people who wish to use their bicycles more.
3. Stephen Smith thinks the government…
a) should allow new houses to be built with a charging point installed.
b) should pay for new houses to be built with a charging point installed.
c) should make it obligatory to build new houses with a charging point installed.
d) should prevent new houses from being built with a charging point installed.

PART 1. Option 2 [7 POINTS] Written understanding. Read the text 'Is a Four-Day Working Week the Secret of Happiness?' (The Guardian, 6 Jan 2.020).
Question 1: [2 POINTS] Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE and write down the sentence or the part of the text that justifies your answer.
a) Finland has already implemented the four-day working week.
b) One of the surveys mentioned said that less than half of those asked would like to make this change.
c) The average number of hours worked weekly in Britain increased in 1.919.
d) Kellogg's changed their policy so as not to be different from other companies.

Question 2: [2 POINTS] Choose and answer only TWO of the following questions in your own words according to the text.
a) What are the advantages to a shorter working week according to the text?
b) Why have some companies and organisations rejected or changed their minds about this issue?
c) What different information does the text give about working habits in the UK?

Question 3: [1,5 POINTS] Find words or phrases in the text. You only need to have five correct answers to get 1.5 points.
a) Wonderful (Paragraph 1)
b) Workers (Paragraph 1)
c) Less in number (Paragraph 2)
d) Employers (Paragraph 3)
e) In fact, actually (Paragraph 4)
f) Completely (Paragraph 4)
Question 4: [1,5 POINTS] Choose the correct option for each question and COPY both the letter and the sentence.
1. Thanks to the changes made in Gothenburg, nurses said…
a) they felt better both physically and emotionally.
b) they felt better physically but not emotionally.
c) they did not feel better either physically or emotionally.
d) they felt better emotionally but worse physically.
2. The text says that people who work fewer hours per week…
a) are likely to buy more prepared food.
b) are unlikely to buy more prepared food.
c) are unlikely to do more cooking at home.
d) are unlikely to change their eating habits at all.
3. The Gothenburg project did not continue…
a) because it was difficult to implement.
b) because it proved more expensive.
c) because customers complained about the service they received.
d) because the workers became lazier.

PART 2. [3 POINTS] Written production. Choose ONE of the two options below and write a short essay (120-150 words). Essays up to 200 words won't be penalized.
Option 1: What are the advantages and disadvantages to owning a car?
Option 2: What different things should be taken into account when choosing your profession? Give reasons to support your opinion.