TEXT 1: How to learn to live without a face mask. QUESTIONS — READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer). Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. No marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE. No marks are given for T or F.
1. According to some authors, a habit can be created in 21 days.
2. Distress has nothing to do with our alarm system.
3. Taking off the masks in closed spaces will be the same for everybody.
4. If we continue trapped by fear, we won't enjoy life.

TEXT 1 — LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer). Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given.
1. Saying hello:
2. Anxiety, agony:
3. Continue:
4. Afflictions, dysfunctions:

TEXT 1 — PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer).
1. How is the “u” pronounced in “hug”? /uː/, /ʊ/ or /ʌ/?
2. How is the “s” pronounced in “lips”? /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/?
3. How is the “ed” pronounced in “complicated”? /t/, /d/, or /ɪd/?
4. Write a word from the text that includes the sound /iː/.

TEXT 2: Music tastes and personality. QUESTIONS — READING COMPREHENSION. (2 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer). Add TRUE or FALSE and copy the evidence from the text to support your answer. No marks are given for only TRUE or FALSE. No marks are given for T or F.
1. Extrovert people in UK may like Ed Sheeran's songs as much as those in Argentina.
2. In the study they discovered that the links between music and personality repeated around the world.
3. Neurotic listeners preferred intense music as it reflects their good mood.
4. People who live in countries with hot weather are more likely to enjoy danceable music.

TEXT 2 — LEXICON. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer). Find words or phrases in the text that mean the same as these given.
1. Characteristics:
2. Attract:
3. Confusing:
4. Optimistic:

TEXT 2 — PHONETICS. (1 POINT) (0.25 points for each correct answer).
1. How is the “ed” pronounced in “covered”? /t/, /d/, or /ɪd/?
2. What vowel sound can you find in “world”? /ɜː/, /ɔː/ or /ə/?
3. How is the final “s” pronounced in “participants”? /s/, /z/ or /ɪz/?
4. How is the “i” pronounced in “likely”? /aɪ/, /iː/ or /ɪ/?

PART II. USE OF ENGLISH. (3 POINTS) (0.5 points for each correct answer). Choose SIX of these sentences and rewrite them starting with the words given. Only the first six will be corrected. No points will be given for the extra ones. Clearly identify the sentences you choose using the numbers here.
1. It's possible they will take part in the competition. — They
2. "When did Susan finish her degree?" he asked. — He asked
3. I regret not telling the truth. — I wish
4. Despite working in a Spanish company, John doesn't speak Spanish. — Although
5. The town council has rebuilt a park. I used to play there. — The town council
6. As you didn't pay attention, you made a lot of mistakes. — If
7. A lot of people watched the film. — The film
8. "I have met many interesting people in this course", Mary said. — Mary said
9. Mark won't get the job if he doesn't speak politely to customers. — Unless
10. George hasn't eaten meat for five years. — George stopped
11. It's a pity I don't go home more often. — I wish
12. That boy is Tom Smith. He plays basketball in the local team. — That boy is

PART III. WRITING. Write ONE of these two compositions (3 POINTS). If you write two, no points will be given to the second one. Your composition must have at least 125 words.
OPTION 1: Face masks have helped shy or insecure people. Give your opinion.
OPTION 2: The advantages and disadvantages of working as a doctor.