PART 1 Read the text. Fill in each gap with ONE word. You must use a word which is somewhere in the rest of the text. Looking for a new Earth For thousands of years, humans have explored the Earth. Nowadays, we are exploring space.
Astronomers are the modern-day explorers. Currently, many (1) _________________ are looking for
new planets and new places for humans to live in the future. But where do astronomers start looking?
First of all, astronomers look for a star. That’s because our own Earth orbits a star (the Sun). More
importantly, it is the correct distance from the Sun for heat and light. So when astronomers have found
the (2) _________________, they look at the planets around it. In recent years, astronomers have found
nearly 400 new planets with stars. Unfortunately, many of these (3) _________________ are either too
near to the star or too far away.
However, if the planet is in a good position, astronomers (4) _________________ for three key things:
water, air and rock. Water is important because all life needs water. Humans can drink it and they can
also grow plants with water. And (5) _________________ produce air for humans to breathe and food
to eat. So all life on other planets will need water and air. (6) _________________ on a planet is also
important. That’s because there is often water under the rocks.
PART 2 Read the texts 7-14 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation described in the statements. Each statement can be used ONCE only. There are TWO extra statements which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the answer sheet. A) You need to learn the language for your job.
B) You would like to continue your studies in another country.
C) You want to learn the language and do interesting things in your free time.
D) You want to learn the language in London.
E) You want to have a higher education in England.
F) You want to learn the language next summer.
G) You need a free place to stay while studying.
H) You would like to learn more than one language.
I)
You need to take an exam, finishing the course.
J)
You want to meet people from local companies during the course.