1   The boys hurt ________ playing in the street.

 themself 

 theirselves 

 themselves 

 himself 

 

2 You need to study really ________ if you want to pass your exams.

 hardly 

 hard 

 hardfully 

 harder 

3 I don't think he __________ in time for dinner.

 is arriving 

 will arrive 

 will arriving 

 has arrived 

4. He's been living in San Francisco _______ ten years.

 for 

 already 

 in 

 since 

5. I need to get _________ before we go on vacation.

 my car fixed 

 fixed my car 

 my car fix 

 repair my car 

6   He ________ finished it today. I was with him all day and he was occupied on other projects.

 mustn't have 

 can't have 

 can have 

 might have 

7. Not much happened yesterday, ________ it?

 does 

 didn't 

 did 

 was 

8. We didn't ________ to wait long for the bus, only twenty minutes.

 got 

 have 

 must 

 ought 

9. Thailand, ________ is well-known for its beaches, is a popular tourist destination.

 which 

 that 

 who 

 where 

10. The apartment will ________ at an auction in Florida.

 be sell 

 sold 

 be sold 

 selling 

11. Can you tell me what time ________ leaving?

 is the bus 

 does the bus 

 the bus is 

 is bus 

12. You won't forget to buy the guidebook _______?

 can you 

 will you 

 won't you 

 did you 

13. Did you remember _________ to the shop for me?

 go 

 to go 

 going 

 to have gone 14. ________ was very tired last week.

 Anybody 

 Anyone 

 Somebody 

 Everybody 

15.  I can't find my book ________.

 everywhere 

 anywhere 

 anything 

 nowhere 

16. The boys hurt ________ playing in the street.

 themselves 

 themself 

 theirselves 

 himself 

17. I wouldn't be a doctor now if I __________ so hard when I was at college.

 didn't study 

 wouldn't have studied 

 hadn't studied 

 didn't have studied

18. Having ________ about your proposal for a long time, we've decided to reject it.

 thinking 

 think 

 considered 

 thought 

19. This cake is _________ delicious.

 really 

 completely 

 absolute 

 very 

20 Everything was destroyed. We have to start …………scratch

a. at b. from c. with d. in

21. It’s hard to get………………the exam period with so many things to study.

a. through b. along c. over d. across

22. Although I was under pressure, I refused to give…………….the truth.

a. Back b. off c. away d. in

23. This house ………………….redecorated immediately.

a. needs to be b. needn’t c. b. needs d. need

24. Jane…………………sick yesterday. That’s why she didn’t come to school.

a. ought to have been b. could be c. might have been d. may be

25. My sister……………….my birthday. She didn’t buy me a present.

a. is able to forget b. has been able to forget c. can’t have forgotten d. may have forgotten

26. Dad told …………late again.

a. to me not b. me do not c. me not d. me to not

27. I wish ……………. so I could buy this car.

a. I had been rich b. I were c. I would be d. I will be

28. I hate…………….at me like that.

a. he shouts b. that he shout c. he shouting d. his shouting

29. I’d love ………but I have to see the doctor

a. come b. coming c to come d. that I come

30. I was given a(n)…………………..watch.

a. Swiss, amazing, silver b. silver, amazing, Swiss c. amazing, silver Swiss d. silver, Swiss, amazing

31. I was made ……………….. the house after what I did.

a. to clean b. clean the c. cleaning d. to have cleaned

32. ………….an air-conditioner installed?

a. Having you b. Do you have? C. Are you having d. Have you

33. My sister ……………… her my car.

a. got me to lend b. made me to lend c. had me to lend d. is making lend

34. I ………………….. to work. It was a national holiday so I had a relaxing day.

a. didn’t need to go b. needn’t have gone c. shouldn’t have gone d. can’t go

35. John is believed …………………………the robbery.

a. to have organised b. that he organised c. organising d. having organised

VOCABULARY

1. Solar power is a type of ………………….energy

a. recyclable b. reusable c. renewable d. rechargeable

2. This ice cream has the most……………….taste I’ve ever savored

a. mouth-watering b. appreciating c. hair-rising d. tongue-tied

3. After you have mixed the ingrediends …………….the dough for a while.

a. twist b. rise c. knad divide

4. I’ m ……………for some pudding at the moment

a. savoring b. tasting c. craving d. sampling

5. This is to ………………that you have an adequate knowledge of computers.

a. assure b. certify c. encourage d. claim

6. Contemporary medicine has managed to ……………..human lives.

a. extend b. outlive c. spread d. prolong

7. Unless you follow the ………………..of the excursion, you’ll miss the most important sights.

a. schedule b. customs c. departure d. itinerary

8. I sought medical …………………when I was bitten by a wasp.

a. warning b. prescription c. precautions d. treatment

9. Our hotel turned out to be ……………………., so we were transferred to a nearby one.

a. overcharged b. overbooked c. overrated d. overpaid

10. We were guided to the palaces………………….

a. valuables b. treasures c. wealth d. rich

11. The hotel had all the modern…………………one could ask for.

a. conveniences b. luxury c. hospitality d. comfort

12. John ……………………the meeting as he had an unexpected visitor.. We’ll see each other in the afternoon.

a. postponed b. cancelled c. left d. experienced

13. They live in a ………….area, far away from the city.

a. remote b. breathtaking c. endless d. vast

14. Professor Jones …………..the audience about air pollution

a. attended b. retained c. approached d. addressed

15. People ………………..over generations. That’s why they change characteristics.

a. evade b. evolve c. expand d. release

16. They …………………………….the old building only to build a new one.

a. decreased b. defeated c. demolished d. decayed

Everybody loves to play board games sometimes, but it is surprising to know how long this pastime has

been in existence. Some of the earliest board games are over five thousand years old. The oldest is

probably Senet, an Ancient Egyptian game which has been found in burials from before 3000BC.  The

game involves an element of luck, and so it was thought by the Ancient Egyptians that those who won the

game were protected by the Gods. For this reason, games of Senet were often buried alongside the body in

the grave, to be used on the dangerous journey to the afterlife. The game can also be seen on a number of

paintings in tombs. The game board is set out as a grid of three by ten rows, and uses two sets of at least

five pawns. The actual rules are unknown, although some historians have proposed rules which are used in

the Senet sets available today.

The Royal Game of Ur, also known as the Game of Twenty Squares, is another ancient game which dates

back to the First Dynasty of Ur, in 2600 BC Mesopotamia. It was played with two sets of seven markers,

one black and one white, and three four-sided dice.  Although the ancient rules are unknown, a stone tablet

has been found which depicts a reliable record of how the game was played in 177-176 BC.

Both Senet and The Royal Game of Ur are probably predecessors to the game

backgammon, which itself has a long history.  The game of Nard, which existed in Iran in around 3000BC,

used two sets of fifteen counters, four dice and same board as the one used in backgammon today,

although the initial starting positions and rules are different.  Similar games were played in Ancient Rome

and India.

1  Which of these would be the best title for this passage?

 a) The history of board games 

 b) The most popular board games 

 c) The earliest board games 

 d) How board games have changed over time 

2  Which of the following is true about the game of Senet?

 a) It was thought that the game was played by the Gods 

 b) The board had thirty squares 

 c) The original rules are still played today 

 d) The game is three thousand years old 

3  Why is that fact that Senet involves an ‘element of luck’ described in the passage?

 a) To explain why it was popular for a long time 

 b) To explain the link between the game and the Gods 

 c) To explain why the game was painted in tombs 

 d) To explain the rules of the game 

4  What happened in 177-176 BC?

 a) The rules for the Royal Game of Ur were discovered. 

 b) The Royal Game of Ur was invented. 

 c) The rules for the Royal Game of Ur were finalised. 

 d) An account of a game of the Royal Game of Ur was written down. 

5  How was the Royal game of Ur similar to modern backgammon?

 a) It used two sets of counters 

 b) It used the same sort of dice 

 c) The players started the game in the same positions 

 d) It used the same board 

6  In the first sentence of the last paragraph, what does the word itself refer to?

 a) Senet 

 b) The Royal Game of Ur 

 c) Backgammon 

 d) Nard 

1 2Cranesbridge House

Safari Park and Attractions

as featured on Zoology Planet’s

African Cats’ series

House and Gardens: $13.00

adults, $6.00 children

Gardens only: $6.00 adults,

$3.00 children

House, Gardens and Safari:

$20.00 adults, $12.00 children

Maze, Pirate Ship, Park Train,

Butterfly House and Steamboat

extra

Special All-inclusive Day Ticket

Available

House, garden and attractions

open all year round, Tues – Sun,

closed Mondays. 10.00-5.00

Safari open March-October

Kingsmarsh Wetlands

A 300 hectare conservation

area.

An astounding array of wildlife

including swans, flamingos and

ducks.

Feed the rarest goose in the

world!

Get muddy in the Bog Zone!

View our feathered friends

in our 20 hides!

Take a guided walk with our

experts

Try a Land Rover safari or

Canoe expedition!*

$10 adults and $5 children

Or why not...

Become a member and enjoy

unlimited days out and wetland

Call 05778 0945783 to find out

about: School visits Up-coming events

centres throughout the state,

and receive our bi-monthly

Waterworld magazine?

Open every day except national

holidays

*additional charges apply

3Kirby Wildlife Park

Set in 200 acres of parks

and gardens.

Home to a huge collection

of mammals, reptiles and

birds

Visit our website to:

-watch our live webcams

-adopt an animal

-book an educational visit

Adults $12.00, children and

senior citizens $8.00

* charges apply

Discounts available for

groups of 10 people and

over.

 

Why not get involved? Experience work as an animal keeper

for a day (ages 18 and over)* Get hands-on experience with the

animals (ages 6 and over)

(choose from: penguins, lemurs,

giant tortoises or tapirs)*

Summer opening:

Every day except Wednesdays

(March-September) 

Winter opening:

Thursdays to Sundays (October  -

February)

10.00 – 5.00pm

4 5Elvenwood Country Park

A 500 acre Woodland

Conservation area

Feed the farm animals in the

Petting Zoo

Adventure Playground (under

16s only)

Caravan and Campsite

Cafeteria with Local Produce

Miniature woodland railway

Seasonal Events

Meet Santa! - Winter Craft

Market! - Ice Skating!

Lulworth Lakes

A beautiful and tranquil nature

reserve situated on the River

Wylde.

Comprehensive visitors

centre with information of

the insects and flowers of

the area.

Bird Hides

Toilet facilities available.

Open all year round, free of

charge.

Ask us about our Children’s

Party package

Entry: Adults $6, Children $3.

Attractions extra. 

Open Wed - Sun, 9am-5pm

excluding national holidays.

Coarse Fishing available.  Please

call 0478 488377 for permit

prices.

1  Which location does not physically tend the animals?

 a) 2 

b) 3 

c) 4 

d) 5 

2  Which location does not feature mammals?

 a) 1 

 b) 2 

 c) 3 

 d) 4 

3  Where can you arrange an event to celebrate your child’s birthday?

 a) 1 

 b) 2 

 c) 3 

 d) 4 

4  Where can you stay overnight?

 a) 1 

 b) 3 

 c) 4 

 d) 5 

5  Where can you buy a ticket which pays for all the attractions at the site?

 a) 1 

 b) 2 

 c) 3 

 d) 4 

6  Where can someone experience what it is like to work at the site?

 a) 1 

 b) 2 

 c) 3 

 d) 4 

7  Where can visitors take part in water sports?

 a) 2 and 3 

 b) 2 and 4 

 c) 4 and 5 

 d) 2 and 5 

8  Where can a teacher take a group of school children?

 a) 1 and 2 

 b) 1 and 3 

 c) 3 and 4 

 d) 1 and 4 

9  In which two locations are there age restrictions for some activities?

 a) 1 and 3 

 b) 2 and 3 

 c) 3 and 4 

 d) 4 and 5 

10  Where can you ride on a train?

 a) 1 and 2 

 b) 1 and 3 

 c) 1 and 4 

 d) 1 and 5 

11  Which locations have the same opening hours all year round?

 a) 1, 3 and 5 

 b) 2, 3 and 5 

 c) 2, 3, and 4 

 d) 2, 4 and 5 

Kirby Wildlife Park - Keeper Experience - Information Pack

Due to the large number of

inquiries sent to the park from

young people interested in

working with animals, Kirby

Wildlife Park has set up the

unique ‘Keeper Experience’

package.  This unique

experience is only available at a

handful of zoos and wildlife parks

in the country.

The fantastic experience is

available to anyone over the age

of 18 who is reasonably fit.  We

regret that for health and safety

reasons, participants who are

pregnant, in a wheelchair or

suffering from immune

suppressant illnesses cannot

take part.  It is also essential that

all participants have a current

tetanus vaccination.

The participant will work with

one of our full-time keepers on a

one-to-one basis, not as part of a

large group. This enables you to

get a real hands-on experience,

ask as many questions as you

like, and get a day that is really

tailored to your interests. 

Activities will include feeding,

mucking out and preparing food. 

More importantly, you will learn

about the different techniques

used at our site to ensure the

happiness and well-being of our

animals.

Participants will receive a

complimentary entrance ticket

for one family or friend to enter

the park. Other guests

accompanying the participant

A typical day

9.15         Arrival

9.30         Health and safety

briefing

10.00       Apes and

Monkeys

While cleaning out the

enclosure you will find out

about how enclosures are

enriched with novel items and

new smells to stimulate the

animals’ senses and mimic

their natural environment.

11.30       Small Mammals

Meet the lemurs and meerkats

and find out how the social

groups of the captive species

are managed.

12.30       Lunch

1.30         Wetland Animals

As well as feeding the water

birds and mammals, you will

find out about our successful

breeding and incubation

programme. Learn about why

and when a keeper will decide

to incubate eggs away from

the parent and how they

monitor the eggs’ progress to

prepare for the hatching of

chicks. 

3.00         Big Cats

The highlight of most

volunteers’ day, you will feed

the cats and learn about their

nutritional needs. Your keeper

will give you an introduction to

how cat behaviour can be read

to get an idea of their welfare

and health.

4.30         Meet the Team

will need to purchase their own

tickets at the normal price. 

Guests will have access to the

park at the usual park opening

time of 10am and will not be

able to take part in any Keeper

Experience activities.

Volunteers will receive a gift

pack and certificate as a

souvenir of the day.  A packed

lunch is also provided. 

Volunteers also receive a 20%

discount from our animal

adoption scheme and any

purchases made at the gift shop

and on-site restaurant on the

same day.

What to bring

Since most of the work you will

do will be outside, make sure

you bring warm clothes, and

bring waterproofs in case of

rainy weather. Since many of the

animal pens are muddy and

therefore slippery, it’s important

to wear sturdy boots with good

grips on the soles.  Other

protective clothing will be

provided on the day. 

Meet more of the staff and

learn how you can get further

involved with work at the park.

Learn about our animal

adoption scheme, what it takes

to be a good keeper and where

to obtain the right

qualifications for a career in

animal welfare.

We reserve the right to make

changes to this itinerary

Booking and cancellation

The Keeper Experience is available on Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays throughout the year, except during school vacations at

Easter, Christmas and summer, and must be booked at least two

weeks in advance. 

Full payment must be made at the time of booking.  

Cancellations made less than fourteen days before the event will

incur a 60% cancellation fee. All other cancellations will receive a

full refund.

1  Which of the following people is allowed to participate in the Keeper Experience?

 a) A 16-year-old interested in working with animals in future 

 b) A woman who is expecting a baby 

 c) A man with no experience of working with animals 

 d) A wheelchair-bound 18-year-old 

2  What does the Keeper Experience provide in terms of lunch?

 a) The Wildlife Park will provide lunch in the on-site restaurant 

 b) The volunteer receives a packed lunch 

 c) The volunteer and one friend or family member receive a packed lunch 

 d) Lunch is available at the on-site restaurant at the volunteer’s cost. 

3  Why should a specific type of boot be worn?

 a) Because it may rain 

 b) Because much of the work is done outdoors 

 c) Because the volunteer may otherwise slip and fall 

 d) Because it protects the volunteer from animals 

4  What is the best part of the experience, for most volunteers?

 a) Feeding the big cats 

 b) Having on-to-one attention 

 c) Seeing the monkeys and ape 

 d) Learning about animal well-being 

5  What happens if you cancel 3 weeks before the event?

 a) You do not get any money back 

 b) You get less than half of your money back 

 c) You get more than half of your money back 

 d) You get all your money back. 

6  What will the guest with the complimentary ticket do between 9.15 and 10.00?

 a) Attend the health and safety briefing 

 b) Look around the Wildlife Park 

 c) Wait outside the Wildlife Park 

 d) Visit the on-site restaurant and gift shop 

7  Which of the following will the volunteer do during the day?

 a) Prepare animal food 

 b) Watch eggs hatching 

 c) Feed the apes and monkeys 

 d) Obtain a keeper’s qualification 

8  How many people will be present during the Keeper experience?

 a) One volunteer and one keeper 

 b) A group of volunteers and one keeper 

 c) one volunteer, the volunteer’s friend and the keeper 

 d) a group of volunteers and a group of keepers 

9  What is NOT given to the volunteer as part of the day?

 a) a certificate 

 b) a free item from the gift shop 

 c) advice about getting a career in zookeeping 

 d) a discount for the animal adoption scheme 

10  On which of these days can you be a volunteer?

 a) The Monday after Easter Day 

 b) Next Wednesday 

 c) A Friday between Christmas and New Year 

 d) A Monday in September 

11  Which of the following DOES NOT happen at the Wildlife Park?

 a) eggs are taken away from bird parents 

 b) monkeys spend time outside their enclosures 

 c) keepers choose which small mammals will live together 

 d) the timetable for the Keeper Experience is altered 

12  At what time of day will volunteers learn about the design of animal habitats?

 a) 10 

 b) 11.30 

 c) 1.30 

 d) 3.00 

13  When do volunteers pay for the event?

 a) when they book the event 

 b) two weeks before the event 

 c) on the day of the event 

 d) either when they book or on the day of the event