Underline and correct ten mistakes in the following passage. Write the corrections in the space given below.
Starting Over Again
Ever since I can remember, I always love to draw. When I was very young, I scribbled all them over my bedroom walls until I mastered paper and pencil. Later, an enlightened schoolteacher made sure of I went on to art school and it was there did I draw my first life model, which was a wonderful experience. My tutors encouraged me to take in drawing seriously, but I ignored their advice. I wanted to do something more exciting like a career and I chose graphic design. After college, I worked for a number of years as Art Director at a small publishing company. I loved the sociability of office life, but gradually became more and more frustrated. I found myself long to draw properly again, but what meant having time to draw those things which interested me. Then, out of the black, it was announced that the firm was being reorganized and I was offered voluntary redundancy with quite a large number of cash payment. I leapt at the chance. With enough money in the bank to support me for two years, I went back to art college, determined to get my drawing skills backed up to scratch so that I could embark on a career as an illustrator.
(adapted from CAE Practice Tests Plus 2)
For example: 0. always love → have always loved
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Ever since I can remember, I °always love to draw. When I was very young, I scribbled 26all them over my bedroom walls until I mastered paper and pencil. Later, an enlightened schoolteacher made sure 27of I went on to art school and it was there 28did I draw my first life model, which was a wonderful experience. My tutors encouraged me to take 29in drawing seriously, but I ignored their advice. I wanted to do something more exciting 30like a career and I chose graphic design. After college, I worked for a number of years as Art Director at a small publishing company. I loved the sociability of office life, but gradually became more and more frustrated. I found myself 31long to draw properly again, but 32what meant having time to draw those things which interested me. Then, out of the 33black, it was announced that the firm was being reorganized and I was offered voluntary redundancy with quite a large 34number of cash payment. I leapt at the chance. With enough money in the bank to support me for two years, I went back to art college, determined to get my drawing skills 35backed up to scratch so that I could embark on a career as an illustrator.
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26. all them → |
them all/ them/ all/ all of them |
27. of→ that/ Ø |
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28. did I draw |
→ that I drew |
29. in → up |
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30. like → as |
31. long → longing |
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32. what → that |
33. black → blue |
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34. number→ |
amount |
35.backed → back |
If we hadn't…………..on food and water, we wouldn't have survived a single day in the cave. (ECONOMY)
I knew nothing about the rebellion that they were planning. (DARK)
The practical component lasts six months,………….trainees will be able to demonstrate what they have learnt.
The board proposes that the majority of this year’s profits………….in new product development.
Michael works overtime because he wants to pay off his debts. (VIEW)
Anthony claimed that the other man caused the collision. (ACCUSED)
The first thing for all of you to remember is that………….your duties may result in an instant dismissal.
It wasn't possible to…………..test how effective this technology is. (EXHAUST)
PART D. WRITING (15 POINTS)
Rewrite the second sentence using the given word so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
I don’t usually sleep after work. (HABIT)
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The prize he has won is simple…………... I can't think what he’s going to do with such a lot of money. (IMAGINE)
