Listening test

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_____________ by tracking the vibrations. 
Sight 
– Snakes are able to search for food by detecting 
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_____________ from the mouths of 
their prey. 

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READING TEST 
 
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. 
Touring New York City and visiting its attractions can be a costly affair, especially if you visit 
the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, or attend special events and dine in fancy 
restaurants. However, this does not indicate that you have to empty your pockets to 
experience the New York life and its 
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_______________. The city offers a fair share of 
landmark attractions and activities that are absolutely free and may actually present a more 
local insight of the city than paid attractions. Mentioned below is a list of free things to do 
in the city that never sleeps. 
Belvedere Castle 
The heart of Central Park holds one of New York’s most treasured attractions – the 
Belvedere Castle. Built in 1869, this Victorian castle has many exhibit rooms and an 
observation deck. Admission to the castle is free of charge. You can visit the site’s Henry 
Luce Nature Observatory, which 
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_______________ diverse displays of plants and animals. 
If you step up the 
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_______________ tower, you can get spectacular views of Central Park. 
Brooklyn Bridge 
Many tourists click postcard-worth pictures of the Brooklyn Bridge. But, you can also take a 
walk on the bridge as car whizz past you. Brooklyn Bridge has a pedestrian walkway right in 
the middle of its six lanes. The 
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_______________ keeps you safe from the traffic and it is 
absolutely free to cross the Brooklyn Bridge on foot. It will take you approximately 30 
minutes to cross the bridge and you can get to see stunning 
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_______________ of 
downtown Manhattan. 
Grand Central Terminal 
Built in 1913, the Grand Central Terminal is a major hub the city’s public transportation. It 
serves more than 575,000 commuters every day. You can stroll in the station for 
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_______________ and check out the shopping spots and places to eat. The grand building 
also exhibits beautiful artwork and sculpture. You may also chance upon special exhibitions 
or seasonal vendors. 
Staten Island Ferry 
The Staten Island Ferry ride is one of the most fun and free things to do in New York City. It 
is a 25-minute boat ride that sails between Manhattan and St. George on Staten Island. You 
can also get a close view of the Statue of Liberty. Once you disembark on Staten Island, 
then you can spend hours on the island to discover the interesting sights and attractions. 

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