UNIVERSIT DEGLI STUDI DI ROMA TRE

LINGUE E CULTURE STRANIERE

PROVA SCRITTA DI INGLESE A2
LCS. All curricula

ANSWER ALL PARTS OF THE EXAMINATION in 1 hour

Part 1 Reading Comprehension

Where can you see these notices?
Choose the correct answer and write A, B, or C on your answer sheet
A
B
C

at a bus stop
on the road
on the door of a public toilet

A
B
C

In a restaurant
on a medicine bottle
in a canteen

A
B
C

in a theatre
on a shop window
on a train

A
B
C

on food
on clothes
on a car

Serve chilled. Ideal with fish dishes

A
B
C

in a restaurant
on a dish
on a bottle of wine

Sale ends Saturday 1 August.

A
B
C

in a cafe
in a cinema
in a shop

Do not feed

A
B
C

in a hotel
in a classroom
in the zoo

A
B
C

In a pub
in a school
in a shop

A
B
C

in a post office
on an escalator
in a park

A
B
C

in a park
in a theatre
in a shop

1
No entry
2

Two tablets daily after meals

3
Do not lean out of the window.
4

Remove packaging before putting into microwave.

Thieves will be prosecuted

Keep to the right

10

Late arrivals will not be allowed to enter

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Part 2

Reading Comprehension

Read the article about Tea and look at the questions below
Write the correct answer A, B or C on your answer sheet
Tea best drink of the day!
Although tea is considered quintessentially English it did not really become part of English daily
life until the 18th century. The Chinese have been drinking it since second century BC. Tea was
introduced to Europe from Asia by Portuguese traders in the seventeenth century. It is probably
the most popular drink in Britain, though tourists might think beer is! According to the Macmillan
English dictionary it is a hot brown drink made by boiling hot water onto the dried leaves of a
tea bush. Doesnt sound very inviting does it? Nowadays of course, most people prefer to use
tea bags small paper bags containing tea leaves.

Tea Customs.
The first man to sell tea was Thomas Garway in 1657 in his coffee House in London. It soon
became fashionable all over London. In 1662, Catherine of Braganza sailed to England from
Portugal to become Charles IIs wife, taking chests of tea with her. They say she was the first to
introduce tea drinking in the home. The custom of afternoon tea probably originated with one
person: Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford. In the early 1800's she launched the idea of having tea
in the late afternoon to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner, which in fashionable circles
was not served until 8 o'clock at night. Tea drinking became popular among the lower classes
too, but they ate their evening meals much earlier! Nowadays British homes serve tea at all
times of the day. If you visit British homes in the daytime they are likely to offer you a cup of
tea. If a neighbour comes round to visit or if a friend comes by with a problem they will probably
be offered a cup of tea. If it is after six this will probably be something stronger like beer or
wine. Some families drink tea with breakfast, lunch, and dinner!

Tea shops/Tea rooms

Tea shops originated in the 1800s and you can still find them today all over England especially
in villages and small towns. You can choose from a wide variety of teas as well as herbal teas
and coffees. Most tea rooms expect you to seat yourself. The waiter/waitress brings you a
menu (or there is a menu already on the table) and then takes your order. Your tea comes in a
pot, with a small jug of milk or a slice of lemon and you drink it out of delicate china tea cups.
Tea rooms usually serve a selection of fresh sandwiches and cakes as well as ice cream. Most
tea shops expect you to go over to the cash register when you have finished and pay your bill
there . They are usually open from 9:00am-10:00am to around 5:00pm. Some are open seven
days a week, others close mid-week as weekends are usually the busiest time.

Tea and your health

Tea was originally sold in coffee shops and was advertised as a drink with medicinal properties
which made you strong and gave you energy, as well as "preserving perfect health until extreme
old age". This may not be true, but it is true that drinking tea can be refreshing and stimulating.
Tea breaks, or a short break from work to drink a cup of tea, is still very popular in the UK.
Apparently tea contains antioxidants called flavonoids, which protect the heart. However, too
much tea, like too much coffee, can also lead to sleeplessness and palpitations. This is why
today some people prefer to buy herbal teas which do not contain caffeine or decaffeinated
coffee.

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PART 2

READING COMPREHENSION QUESTIONS

According to the text ,

1.

a. The English were the first to drink tea.

b. The English were not the first to drink tea.
c. The English only recently started drinking tea.

2.

a. Beer is the most popular drink in Britain.

b. Tea is the most popular drink in Britain.
c. Tourists prefer beer.

3.

a. Everybody buys tea bags.

b. A lot of people buy tea bags.
c. Not many people buy tea bags

4.

a. Thomas Garway began the custom of tea drinking at home.

b. Catherine of Braganza began the custom of tea drinking at
home.
c. Anna, 7th Duchess of Bedford began the custom of tea drinking
at home.

5.

a. In the 18th century tea was only popular with the aristocracy.
b. In the 18th century tea was also popular with ordinary people.
c. In the 18th century tea was only popular with ordinary people.

6.

a. English people only drink tea at breakfast.

b. English people only drink tea before 6pm.
c. English people drink tea at all times of the day.

7.

a. You can only find tea rooms in small villages.

b. You can only find tea rooms in large towns.
c. You can find tea rooms in many parts of the country.

8.

a. You must wait to be seated.

b. You usually find your own table.
c. You must book in advance in tea rooms.

9.

a. You usually pay at your table.

b. You usually pay when the waiter brings your tea.
c. You usually pay on your way out.

10.

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a. Tea is bad for your health.

b. Tea is good for your job.
c. Tea may be good for your heart.

Part 3
Complete the letters by writing ONE word for each space
Write the words on your answer sheet
Dear Ms Kennedy
I am coming to 1 English at the University of London on the pre-sessional
summer course. I am worried 2.. a few things and hope you can help. I will need a
room for three months. Could you tell me if there are any free rooms 3 the
university? The Students handbook says you have some student accommodation on
campus. How4.. is the rent? Does it include bills? Is it far from the English
Department? I have never been to London before!
Im looking forward 5. hearing from you
Roberto Simonetti
Dear Roberto
Thank you for 6letter. We are looking forward to having you on this years summer
course. I am happy to tell you that 7... is one room still available in Wentworth Hall, Block C
from June 1- August 30. It is 8 very nice, single room with an en-suite shower. Wentworth
Hall is a five minute walk from 9.. English department so you cannot get lost! The rent is 100
a week and includes electricity and heating. Please let me know by the end of the week if you
would 10... me to book this room for you.
All the best ,
Philippa Kennedy.

Part 4 WRITING
This is the end of a letter from your pen friend Chris, who is living in Florence for a year
studying Art.
..The other students are really nice. They come from all over the world. We
often cook together in the evenings and drink together too! How are you? Good
news about the job? Do you like working in the hotel? What do you have to do?
It must be hard studying and working at the same time. When do you go out?
How many exams have you got this semester? When do you finish? What are
your plans for the summer? Anyway, as I said I have a nice room in college so I
hope you can come and visit me after your exams.
All the best

Write a short letter to him answering his questions

Write about 50 words
Write the letter on the answer sheet
Use a pen

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