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Read the text and the instructions to the questions very
carefully. Answer all the questions in English.
The average Briton has seven major regrets, with taking up
smoking topping the list, according to a survey. Researchers
foundthat most people believe bad decisions made when they were
young helped to shape their personality and influence thedecisions
they have made afterwards.
A study of 2,000 adults revealed that starting to smoke was the
most common regret, with 88 per cent of smokers wishing theyhad
never taken it up. Putting on weight and not saving enough money
were also high on the list of regrets with others wishingthey had
got better exam results at school. Losing touch with friends,
drinking too much, marrying too young and getting atattoo were also
on the list.
According to the research 80 per cent of people say their
regrets have influenced their decisions.
Adrian Everett, chief executive of e-cigarette brand E-Lites,
said: 'Almost everyone has at least one thing they wish they
hadn'tdone, especially from their younger years. While some regrets
are small, some of the mistakes from your past can have a
realeffect on your health, bank account and on your entire future.
What's more, some regrettable decisions or actions can alsohave an
effect on others around you. Luckily many things on the list are
rectifiable and actions can be taken to ease the feelingof
regret.'
Smokers say the effect it has had on their health and the cost
of the habit are the biggest reasons they wish they had
neverstarted. Others said concerns about how addictive it is, the
effect it had on other people's health and possibly dying at
ayounger age also made them regret taking up smoking.
Mr Everett said: 'I'm not surprised smoking tops the list. We
speak to people every day who regret taking up smoking.'
1.-Write a summary of the text in English, including the most
important points, using your own words whenever
it is possible (maximum 50 words; 1.5 points)
2. Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning
to the words and definitions given here (15 points: 05
pointseach)
a) to decide or influence the form of a belief or idea = ..
b) an action or decision that produces an unwanted or
unintentional result =
c) whole or complete with nothing missing = ...
3. Rewrite the following sentences in such a way that the second
sentence has the same meaning as the first one using the wordsgiven
to you appropriately. (2 points: 05 points each)
a) Ill see you here tomorrow. He said.
He said _______________________________
_______________________________
b) We live in the same street. We hardly ever see each other.
(Use despite)
______________________________________________________________________
c) I went to see that violent film
I wish
___________________________________________________________________
d) The book was so interesting that she couldnt put it down.
(Use such)
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