Matrix - Upper-Intermediate Tests [antikvár]

Reading1 Choose from sentences a-h the one which fits each gap 1-7. There is one sentence you do not need.a In many cases, however, explorers were lucky to survivetheir expeditions, b There, every object larger than 60 metres has been located.c Until recently, all maps were two-dimensional, d The oldest known examples date back over 4000 years,but the idea may be far older, e And we still have better maps of other planets than we do of our own.f Even now, cartographers are still busy mapping the world, g More recently, there was a near disaster during theApollo 11 space mission, h For it's almost impossible to look at a map without wondering what is happening in the places upon it.Images of the world - the history of mapsNo one knows who invented maps, or when or even where.1__These earliest maps are 4300-year-oldclay tablets showing various regions of Persia (now Iran). It is not surprising that maps have inspired so many to greatachievement.2__Countless explorers havebeen inspired by maps, to test the truth of what they describe and explore their frontiers.3__The lack of accurate maps almost led toa murderous mutiny aboard Columbus' ship in 1492.4--Astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin camefrighteningly close to crashing into a huge crater that lunar cartographers had somehow failed to chart.5--Some jungle-covered areas of South andCentral America and the polar regions have yet to bemapped in full detail. 6__For example, itwill be many years before we have an atlas of the Earth asgood as the one we have for the Moon.7__To produce a world map with that much detail would be a huge challenge even with modern-day technology.Vocabulary2 Choose the best answer, a, b, c, or d, to complete the sentences.1 Most young people today are very interested in theira look b expressionc appearance d attitudeThe bank robber managed to several weeks.a avoidc hideb conceald mask. from the police forof many wild animals.3Hunters are a threat to the _ a survivalc protection b endurance d subsistence4The actress wore a dress covered in diamonds so she would_at the party.a stand downc stand inb stand outd stand up5 The octopus. itself from larger fish by surroundingto her parents'itself in a cloud of black ink. a securesc sheltersb harboursd protects6Lara found it difficult to live_expectations.a upc downb ind out7The TV programme gave viewers a very bad . life in the city.a feelingc reactionb notiond impression. their feelings inSome people find it easier to . writing rather than on the telephone, a pronouncec expressb proposed expose3 Complete the text with the correct form of these phrasalverbs.stand for get aheadfall behind fall overdrop out ofI had so much work last week that I_with the arrangements for my party.Jean_on the first day of her skiingholiday, and broke her leg. If you want_need a good agent. My uncle__in the pop world, you will_ college after six months, now he wishes he had finished the course. According to the travel agency, the images in their currentadvertisement__adventure and change,as well as environmental responsibility.